The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-15
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burn, on, the morning Of Monday, July
18th, 1904 aftersa lingering illness. For
many years the deceased has been q
sufferer from pulmonary tuberculosis
and its ravages the lastIsix months have
caused a rapid decline. Death came as
a. reliefto ,he Hrsd. bod ahichS Mas been
pain rackedy. About two
months ago she NJ taken Is The home
OF her mother where tlie love hid tender
nursing Of hqsband lhother. sister and
brother was sisvishsd upon her, but the
grim reaper's hand codtd not be. stayed
and the slender cord 81 lie was finally
severed.
Margaret Jennet Cockburn was born
at Pushlincb, Ont, March 18th, 1870.
Her early life was spent in her native
township, and in November of 1882 she
removed with her family to St. Thomas
to- join the, father who had preceded
them'in the spring of that year. She at
tended the school at her old home and
completed hel education in thisscity. To
those who have known her so long and
intimately for the past % years there is
little use for eulogy. Her life was pure
and noble. her disposition sunny and
courageous and her purposes, lofty.
During the many years that she has
faced certain death from consumption
she has been cheerful and bright. AL
ways active in good works she was ever
ready to comfort and sympathize with
those in grief. She Joined the Presbyter-
IAN church early in*life und has ever
been staunch supporter of its doctrines.
She was member of the choir OF the 10.
cal church for years, and only gave up
this labor of love when its duties became
to great tax upon her strength. In the
Sunday School she was faithful worker
and it is here she will probably be miss
ed more than any other place save the
family circle. On the 18th of March,
1903, she was married to Frank A.
Douglas, ofithis city. She is survived by
her husband; mother, sister and two
4"
brothers. N@
The funeral occurred from the home
of her girlhood Tuesday afternoon and
was attended by a. large concourse of
sorrowing friends and acquaintance.
U. Richmond, assisted by Rev. S. H.
Dewart, had charge of the services,
which were beautifully impressive. Flow
ers, which she loved, covered the cas-.
ket. The pail bearers were John R.
Gibson, Joseph Childerhose, A. L. and
T. A. Miller. F. L. Wedge and Grant S.
Hager. The interment was in the ci v
cemetery. Thus ends the lite of truly
good woman who's influence in the COM
munity will be felt for years to come.
The following appropriate verses were
composed bv Rev. T. U. Richmond as
tribute to the memory of the departed:
"Beloved by all those who knew her.
So clever, SO brave and so meek,
Just passing her thirty fifth summer,
Youths roseatc gliding her cheek.
Like Zephers that play IN the nlght-fall,
NStouSAy S".St was ASh VoASSl
Her heart to her Savior was loyal,
His cross was her happiest choice.
She gave ne'er a fflurmur at dying,
Beyond it she saw Heavens rest;
Fen now while our sad hearts are signing.
She sings with the myriads made best
Well miss her for long, our dear sister,
Her place, few among us can fill,
But ruurmur we will not, dear Master.
Thou dldst tive bow to Thy will"
St. Thomas Times.