The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-08-21
Births, Deaths, Marriages.
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IMARRIAGE LICENsEs.

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censes issued by the clerk since our
last report:
NO. NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE.
coo, + A. A. Leatherman, Taintor. 81
o0oA Hettie a. Miller, Taintor... ID
PHILLIPS Born. to Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. j. Phillips, Friday, Aug. s, fine
10 pound son. All doing nicely.
BRUBAKER. y Died, of anemia,
at his home in Harrison Tp., a o.
clock, P. NJ, Friday, August 10, 1902,
VALENTINE BRUBAKER, aged ga yrs.
Funeral from the late residence at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, Sunday, August IL,
and interment at Eddyville.
The deceased leaves widow, five
sons and three daughters. He was
one of the most prosperous and pro-
! gressive farmers OF the township and
has been aresident OF the tfate for
the past As years.
AHRWEILER.- Died of Appendix
cltis at the Methodist hospital in
Des Moines at 10000 O'Clock Saturday,
August 2, 1902, MISS GERTRUDE Jo-
HANNA AHRwEILER, aged 81 years, 2
months and II days.
The body was brought to this city,
arriving over the Rock Island at $3.50
p. m. Wednesday. The funeral was
held at the home of Mrs. John Gee-
ner, the residence place of Henry
Ahrweiler and wife at 300 O'Clock
Thursday, aud interment was made
in 40
came to her death quite suddenly.
Through mistake in the address of
the parents the message of her death
was sent to several places before
reaching relatives. She leaves father,
mother, sister and four brothers to
mourn her loss. The family has the
sympathy of many friends.
The Late Mrs. horner.
On Sunday morning, Aug. 10, 1902,
at 10 a. m, while the church bells were
ringing for regular service at New
Sharon, the beautiful life of Mrs. Ele-
amor Coffin Horner went out, and an
other saint of God was gathered home
Eleanor Votaw, daughter of Jonathan
and Elizabeth Hampton Votaw, was
born near Richmond, Indiana, Sept. II,
1920. From early childhood she was
devout Christian. She ana her par
ents even to several generations back
were members of the society of
Friends. She cared not for the vanity
of praise, but like Dorcas Of old, she
understood FULLY the value of good
deeds, and was recognized at once as
the child of the living God, always do
ing little llindnesses, fulfilling the
scriptures that reads, I'm honor prefer
ing one another" She did not muir
muir or complain during her continued
illness, but exemplified the life of her
master. whom she loved and trusted.
Although her Affections were very
great, many a poor family have been
blessed by her quiet presence, little
gifts and kindly words, who will now
pause and brush away a tear and
thank God that he gave to the world
these quiet preachers. She believed
that to be a soul winner, was better
than to have the grand applause of a
great nation.
The Bible was the king of books,
other familiar books in early life, were
the life of Fox, Chalkly, Wheeler, and
later the life OF Quincy.
She displayed ripened Judgment and
was able to discuss intelligently on
many lines of modern life, and this
was plainly manifested by a lovely
floral tribute from the Epworth Lea
que, who frequently enjoyed her COM
partnership.
The deceased was united in mar
riage with John w. Coffin, OF Indiana,
Aug. Is, 1888. To this union six chill
dren were born, Dayton H., Celestia
Cruzen, Elizabeth Shoemake, Priscilla
Prime, Jonathan I. and John W. The
The father and two sons hao preceded
her to the throne of glory. She was
left a widow IN 1852, having settled
here in 1S45, and knew we'll the hard
ships of frontier life. With deep in
terest at heart for the future welfare
of her little family, she didn't care to
return to her native state, but strug-
gled on and succeeded well, both finan-
cially and spiritually, by unerring faith
having led her children to Christ. She
was married 10 Rev. j. F. Horner, now
of New Sharon, April II, 1867 She
performed well the duties of minis
ter's wife.
The funeral was held at Madison
church. Aug. ~, 1902, conducted by
Rev. Perdue, of the NJ. E. church OF
New Sharon.
Swing open wide, oh pearly gates,
Ye heavenly friends who watch and
wait;
A. beloved saint of Goo has come.
Ye angels that excel in jubilant praise
And sweetly sing welcome home.
Swing open wide, o We gates of gold,
Eye hath not seen the bliss foretold,
kindly displayed to mortal sight,
Another precious wife has been re-
moved,
Gone to dwell with Jesus, whom she
loved,
And wear jeweled crown of light.
Swing open wide, o We gates of glory
To one who taught redemption's story,
And whose wise counsel all shall miss;
Many cheeks now are bathed in tears
or one who guided in early years
And so often impaired parents kiss.
Open we the gates, that the good en-
ter in,
On whom the Lord viii not impart sin;
| To those pure hearts are given,
High above Jehovah's brilliant bar,
Bright angels from the home afar
Softl whisper mother is in heaven.
AS she slowly entered the gates of
death
To thus resign the mortal breath,
Clothed with humility were the words,
Nearer, yes nearer to Jesus would
be-"
Through the endless ages of eternity,
With a mack imDlicit tr,Iat in Cod