Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-01-28
DEATHS DOiNGS.
WALKER.


passed to the friends of the family, last
Monday morning. Many hoped other
wise. While the shock to the many
friends was sad, the family of this es-
teemed lady were Frustrated with grief
inconsolable
Mrs AMANDA F. (Ingalsby) WALKER,
wife of Hon. George A. Walker, Presi-
dent of The First National Bank, of
Emporium, the last of family of six
children, was born at Sheffield, War
rem county, Pa, in 1885, being at time
of her death SO years, nine months and
one day ofage. Coming to Emporium
with her family, in 1874, from ST.
Marys, they have ever since been held
in the highest esteem by our citizens,
and occupied prominent place both
socially and religiously. Two years
ago last October, Mrs. Walker was
stricken with apoplexy but continued
to improve until the 18th of Nov. last,
when she suffered another stroke, at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs w.
L. Sykes, at Galeton, while visiting
there. The family fastened to her
bedside and summoned the best medi-
cal aid from Buffalo. She rallied suffi-
clently to be brought to her home at
this place on Dec. 22nd, but gradully
failed, passing away peacefully last
Sunday night, Jan. oath, 1904, at II
O'Clock, surrounded by her devoted
husband and family, who We'd one
with the other in making her last days
as pleasant as possible. All that love
and money could bring were cheerfully
bestowed upon the dear wife and kind
mother. God willed it otherwise and
she is happy, we know.
We might enlarge at this time and
make many truthful statements to the
credit of the departed, but shall, more
appropriate, undoubtedly, quote from
the able remarks of her Pastor, else
where in this obituary.
Deceased was married to Mr.. Walker
at Bradford, Pa, Jan. 18th, 1853. AS
a result of this union, seven children
were born to them, one son died in in
fancy, viz: VIM S. Walker, Austin
j. M. Walker, Scranton; Mrs. Stella
Sykes, Galeton; Mrs Gertrude Egbert,
Ithica, N. Y, now with her husband in
Paris; Miss Grace and Geo. A. Jr., at
home. All were present, except Mrs.
Egbert.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral, which took place on
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock,
from the family residence, corner Of
Fourth and Maple streets, was very
largely attended by our citizens. The
arrangements were carefully and or
derly directed by Mr.. LaBar and his
assistant, MIR. Rishell. Promptly at
the appointed hour the large residence
was crowded with the friends and
neighbors of the afflicted family, who,
with bowed heads, bestowed that last
mark of respect to one greatly beloved
! by scores of relatives and friends
The services, conducted by the de-
ceased's Paster, Rev. o. S. Metzler,
of First Methodist Episcopal Church,
assisted by Rev. j. NJ. Robertson, Rec
! tor of Emmanuel Episcopal Church,
and Rev. Robt. McCaslin, of Presby-
terian Church, were very impressive,
appropriate and considerate. a mix
ed Quartet, composed of Rev. J. NJ.
Robertson, Mr.. Chas. T. Logan, Miss
Grace Lloyd, Miss Byrde Taggart, with
Mrs. Beers at the organ, furnished the
singing, consiting of the following Sc
lections: "Come Unto Me When
Shadows Darkly Gather" Gathering
Home" (favorite of the deceased) and
Crock of Ages"
From the highly appropriate re.
marks of Rev. o. S. Metzler upon this
sad occasion, we take the liberty
OF quoting a portion, it being so well
adopted and expressive of the opinion
of ourselves as we'll as our citizens
generally:
Though not unanticipated, still it was with Pc
Monday morning: MRS. Walker is dead!, It
is sad always when death invades the domestic
domain, but sadder still is it when a husband is
bereaved OF q true and loving hepmate, who for
one year past the half century mark had by
sharing his Joys doubled them and sharing his
sorrows divided them. Hence the reason for
saying It was with peculiar sadness the news was
receved-"Mrs. Walker is dead,' Fittingly to
tell the story of her long and useful life would
require pages rather than words. OF her record
as wife and mother, much might be said, but
permit me to put into single word or two, a
great ere % deal I'll that might be detailed namely; Her
terized by Fidelity, unselfshuess. Apply these
words to the various rela onships of her life and
children was she faithful. These words are not
hard to utter, but believe me all that they inn
| part can be understood only by those who have
confronted like duties and groaned beneath
the burdens of like responsibilities. AS wife,
identity OF interests with husband, anxiety and
affection alike expressed in devising and exc
cutting plans for mutual well being. AS mother
what perplexities incident to motherhood what
arduous duties attendant on house keepinp and
, home making How strong the desire to make
the home in some measure approximate the
idea of Eden's life. How bitter the tears and in
expressible the anguish when in spite of all
; thorns, briars and thistleS would grow where
roses, lilies and hearts ease were intended how
e&actlnS ana unylelulnB the demands time
| and attention. In health she was faithful in sict
ness, though not long protracted, at times sorelv
severe, she was patient cheerful resigned Con-
scious of the near approach of the end she
betrayed no fear, nor taltering. I said her life
was nncaring of SELF; How low like the flower that
drinks in the sunlight, dew and rain and emits
home was the nucleus around which gathered
her fondest affections; the place where they
found their widest ex pansion and deepest import.
Though not member of my church, yet upon
me she always looked as her pastor. Her atilia-
ton was with the church as a frequent and de-
vout attendant upon its services; her financial
support was cheerfully given to it, her pleasure
in its prosperity as genuine many of its most
ardent adherents. Her has set, but let us
humby hope and confidently believe IL has
arisen upon another and brighter world. May
we meet ther."
AT the close of the services, many
friends filed through the parlor and
viewed the remains for the last time.
as they peacefully rested upon hand
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