Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1902-01-30

DEATHS.
SEFTON-At her home in Clinton twp.
Jan. %, 1902. Mrs w II. Seton, nee
Prudence Thorne, aged 66 years
ERWIN-At his home in Zelienople,
Jan. 23 1902, James Bard Erwin, for
merly of Sharpsburg, in his 10th
year
SIMPSON-At his home in Chicora.
Jan. "a, 1902, E. o., son of A. II.
Simpson, aged 20 years.
ZIMMERMAN-At the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Linberger. near Pc
trolIa, Jan. "A, 1902, Mrs. Martha Zim-
norman, mother of Theo. thinner
man OF Butler
HAZLETT-In Baltimore, Md. Jan
26. 1902, 1902, Linn, youngest son of
Thomas Hazlett of Mercer ST., aged
a years.
Linn was a student in the Baltimore
Dental College and would have gradu-
ated in the spring. Last Thursday he
was operated on appendicitis. His pa
rents had not been informed of his i'll
ness and it was not until his condition
became serious that word was sent
them. He was young man of excel
lent qualities and character and was de-
seryedly popular among his associates.
His remains arrived home Tuesday
and were inferred Wednesday after
noon in the north cemetery.
McKINNEY-At the County Home,
Jan %, 1902. Mrs. Rebecca Mckinney
of Concord twp, aged Sc years.
YOUNKINS- Worthington, Jan. 26,
1902, William Younkins, aged so
years, and father of the Younkins
brothers of Butler.
WHITE-At her home in Butler, Jan.
26, 1902, Miss Mary Whit, sister of
Rev. VIM. White, decd, aged 50
years.
ZIEGLER- her home in Harmony,
Jan. %, 1902, Mrs Levi Ziegler
THOMPSON-At his home in Gran
berry twp, Jan. %, 1902, Jas. Thomp-
son, aged about 60 years.
Mr.. Thompson was found dead in bed
Tuesday morning. He was a promi-
nent resident of his township and leaves
a large family.
PERKINS-At his home in Butler, Jan
80, 1902, Joseph Perkins, aged II
years.
w ShO-<Ab ulS iiOlllG Ill Jan.
30, 1902, Donald Ward, aged about 90
years
Mr.. Ward was veteran of the Civil
ward, being a member of the old
Roundhead regiment.
WAGNER-At her home in Pittsburg,
Jan. p, 1902, Lavina NJ, daughter Of
Albert Wagner, formerly of Butler.
Obituary.
Mrs. MARY J. RILEY.
Mary J. Riley was born August 22nd,
1916, and died January IA, 1902 The
deceased was a daughter of John and
Hettie Thompson of Middlesex town
ship, and was married to Samuel Riley
IN 1870. Mrs. Riley leaves behind
husband and nine children John L..
and Harry of Pittsburg, L. S. of Glade
Mills, Mrs. John Nicklas of Allegheny
City, VIM. F., Robt. W.. Maggie H.,
Chas r. and Lizzie r. at home,
Mrs. Riley was member of the Mid
dlesex Presbyterian church and her
pastor, Rev McNees, assisted by Rev.
Grimes. conducted the, funeral service
il the Brownsville u. p. church on Jan
10th, at 2 p. M The funeral was ole of
the largest ever witnessed in this COM
munity, the church was filed to over
flowing with friends and neighbors who
came to pay their last respect to her
they had learned to love SO well, and
many were the tear stained faces that
passed the bier on that day, all of which
attests the love and esteem of this entire
vicinity. Mrs. Riley lived very com
mendable life, in which were many
beautiful traits and characteristics
Among the many we might mention
first her charitableness. No woman
ever lived in this community who was
quicker to see and supply the necessities
of the needy than Mrs. Riley. and this
will be tender memory that she will
leave behind TO linger in hearts of many
helped by her. Another strong feature
of this life was her upceasing fidelity to
her home and family. She stood by the
duties Of her home till the very Last
with fortItude and willingness rarely
found No task in the home was too
hard for her to do. No member Of the
family but what she served with the
very best and when the stricken hus-
band could say that the family could
have spared him better than her it
spoke volumes for her faithfulness in
her home.
This mother will be greatly missed IN
nEf nome IB OUc Vi Jue HOIlS sdlu W btiC
writer, Mother will not be at the gate
TO meet me every time ! come home
Sad thought this may be, yet she by her
faithfulness in her home has left a
precious memory which shall be cherish
ed and ever treasured in the hearts OF
each member.
Another strong feature of her life was
her kindly disposition Mrs. Riley al
ways had smile for every one. AL
way cheerful and pleasant no differ
ence what the crosses or burdens of life
were she always bore them with cheer
fulness end pleasure, and it can be
truthfully said, her life was one full Of
sunshine and happiness toward all with
whom she came in contact. The use
fitness and good that such life leaves
behind cannot be measured by words.
Her unselhshness was very marked, she
always seemed hest pleased when she
was doing most for others No one ever
came within her door or reach that she
was not wiling to help, in fact willing
to deny herself and make sacrifice that
others might receive good. What "a
noble life TO live. What noble ex
ample to leave. For our blessed Master
said If we were disciples Of his we
would deny ourselves and take up our
cross and follow Him.
We could write long and much Of this
noble mother and friend, but suffice it
to say that she was most worthy ex
am ole of noble womanhood, and the
M mory Of her beautiful life and un-
ceaslug love win linger like n holy
fragrance in the aorrowing home. and
will be comfort and stay to the
mourning friends in all the lonely
future while the blessed hope of meet
ing her in the heavenly home will be an
inspiration 10 hold their hearts loyal TO
Christ and their feet steadily in the
narrow way.
A more devoted and attentive family
to this mother could not have been
found. They did everything they could
that her life might be spared. The de-
voted husband stayed by her bedside
night and day All through her sickness
refusing to be relieved and when death
came could scarcely realize that his
loving partner was gone such atten-
ton and snch devotion on the part OF
th.s family sill be great satisfaction
to them now.
Would that we were able 10 say some
words that would bring cheer and com
fort 10 the hearts OF thee our sorrowing
friends. but we can only quote: Earth
has no sorrows that heaven cannot
heal The entire community joins in
extending 10 this stricken family their
sncerest sympathy in this their dark
hour, and We commend them to Him
who is able 10 keep and 10 present them
with out fapib before His throne in
heaven
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