Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-31
CROSSED THE RIVER.
Mrs. W. s. Hodge Passed Peacefully
Into Her Rest.

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fell peacefully asleep in death Satur-
day evening, leaving deep sorrow in
the hearts OF the bereaved husband
and daughters, as we'll as OF wide
circle Of loving friends. Her intimate
association with Abilene's life for .
third Of century made her death q
personal loss to many and the mem.
ory OF her life will be cherished by all
through coming years.
Mrs. Hodges maiden name was
Laura Theresa Adams and she was
born in Canal Dover, Ohio, Dec. Is,
1S4l. Later her home was Mendoza,
Ills,, where she was married to Will.
lam S. Hodge Jan. 25, 1866. ln the
spring Of 1870 they came to Abilene
and this has since been her home.
Her two daughters, Mrs. G. D. Keiffer
and Mrs. A. P. Herman, Of. Ohio,
we're with her during her last illness,
Mrs. Hodge was identified with
many things that make the commun.
ity better. She was . member Of the
Presbyterian church and was euthu.
siastic in club work. She was q char
ter member Of the Ladies' Literary
League and the Columbian club (the
president Of both) and the goth Cen
tury club, being the organizer Of the
last. She was also vice.president Of
the Fifth district federation. She was
widely known in Kansas club circles
and her devotion to the uplifting OF
womanhood left its impress on the
higher life Of the city.
This beautiful tribute to her sweet
memory written BY near and dear
friend titly voices her life history;
A FRIENDS TRIBUTE.
death is the gate Of liie," through
which passed our loved one and
friend, Mrs. Laura Adams Hodge,
wife OF William s, Hodge, last Satur-
day night at 1880 o'clock
To speak Of this life, so sweetly
and closely interviewer into the lives
Of so many, and especially Of the
women Of our little city, is a sad,
yet sweet, privilege. To express the
deep sorrow and regret, the taking
from our lives Of such a life, is be-
yond words, and we can only measure
the grief OF Others by our own heart
throbs. A life that was so broad, so
thoughtful, SO kind, so courteous, so
ambitious to put forth untring effort
for the uplifting Of all that was for
life's betterment, has radiated too far
to ever be forgotten.
In life's soft twilight she was sitting
surrounded by loving hearts, finding
so much worth living for, never
dreaming her sunset so near, yet so
ripe and ready had she made her life
it was full Of beautiful coloring, and
we know to her
Death is delightful death Is dawn
The awaking from weary night
OF fevers into truth and light"
Where can we 20 where she will
not be missedP In church life we
met her; In social life we enjoyed
her; in club life we learned OF her
indeed she was the mother and
strength Of all club life and work in
our midst.
To US she is not lost, but gone be-
fore, and our memories OF her will
live as q rich heritage, full OF graft
tude that we knew her.
In the lives Of her lovely daughters,
Mrs. Kieffer and Mrs. Herman, her
fine nature is reflected.
So in the earthly parting with our
loved one and dear friend we can say
"Grlef Is tattered tent
Where through Gods light doth shine"
Blessed be her memory.
FUNERAL SERVICES
At 4 p. m. last Tuesday, we're
held the funeral services Of the late
Mrs. W. 5. Hodge. A large number
Of friends gathered at the home where
Rev. DR.. T. 5. Blayney, assisted by
Rev. 4. N. Evans, conducted i'm
pressively the sorrowful service.
Beautiful floral tributes including
handsome designs from the literary
clubs to which she belonged, told
their message Of sympathy. The
burial was in Abilene cemetery where
the still form was lovingly laid to
rest.