The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-09
Culinary.

Agnes Hannah walker, WIDOW Vi VIC
late Alexander Walker, ID. d., Tor
years pastor of the First Presby te-
rian church OF this city. Mrs. Walker
was born in Northampton, En-
gland, in August. 1889. In 1868 she
was married to Mr.. Walker in Liver
pool, England.
Mr.. Walker was then engaged in
business. Later be became convinc-
ed that God had called him to the
ministry OF the Gospel. He disposed
of his business, studied for the min
istry and began preaching, having
charge of a church. In 1869 his
health failed; and, with his family, he
came to Missouri and began farming
with the expectation OF returning to
the old country as soon as his health
would permit. But he was so capti-
waited BY the new country that he
undertook work here, and finished
hisearthy ministry as Synodical Mis-
sionary OF his church. In 1869 be
took charge Of the work at Otter
vile, and worked there for two years.
Hence he removed to Upton, where
he remained until 1882, when he
came to Butler His family came
here in March, 1883. He remained a
resident OF our city until his death.
Mrs. Walker made her home here un-
til last Thursday night, when she en-
tered into her everlasting home.
During all these changes, from bust
ness to the ministry, from England
and Scotland to Missouri, whether
surrounded by the ancient civilisa-
ton Of the home land, or by that OF
the newer land which seemed to her
almost pioneer, Mrs. Walker was a
model wife.
Ten children were born into this
family; eight of whom survive. These
are David ", Of Wichita, Kan; Alex
ander B., of Columbus, Ohio; Daniel
X. S. and Cyrus NJ, Of Butler; Har-
rison g., of Ponca City, Okla; John
B., of Auburn, N. Y; Mrs. Anna C.
Pyle and Miss Mary S., OF Butler.
What was true OF her as a wife was
equally true Other as a mother
When her children married, she took
the new members of the family with
her heart and loved them as il they
we're her own children. As neigh.
Dor her bright sunny face, her cheer.
fulness, hopefulness and kindly SYM
pathy made her beloved indeed. AS
a christian, she adorned the doctrine
OF God her Saviour by life which
was known and read Of large circle
of friends and neighbors.
Her translation WAS fitting Last
Thursday she spent in visiting in the
homes OF her sons, Cyrus and Daniel
She devoted herself during much OF
the day to making hergrandchildren
happy. A little before nine O'Clock
p. m, warned by the approaching
storm, she left the house OF her son,
Daniel, and went home alone, refus
ing the offers OF various members oil
the family to accompany her. Not
more than fifteen minutes later her
body was found on the floor OF the
dining room, with nothing to indi
cate that she had suffered a single
pang. Thus by single step, she
passed from the Joy OF service here tC
the Joy OF her Lord. And the world il
poorer. Modest, unassuming, retir.
ing of the highest principles of the
purest life, cheerful, happy, devoted
to the service of her Lord, she was a
centre OF good influence as long as
she lived. And her name and charac
ter will be perpetuated wherever bel
children are known. Mrs. Walker
thought emblems of mourning out o.
place when a christian enters into
rest. Respecting her wishes nothing
was placed near the body which ever
suggested mourning. The hymni
sung at her funeral breathed hope
victory rather than sorrow an(
bereavements. Loving hearts haC
directed skillful hands in making tn
platform from which her husband haC
preached the Gospeliorso many years
beautiful with plants and cut flowers
Friends from a distance and thos'
near at hand joined in sending beau
tiful flowers to give some expression
OF their love to her. Asleep in Jesus
she lies waiting the coming OF hel
Lord.