Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-04-10
DEATH ENDS A NOBLE LIFE.

With the simple trust of child, iS
confidence that sleep but pre- - s
the waking, with no great warning 8 t
the death angel lowered near, Is.
Nellie Horton Mutch in the early : o.
bath hours on April z, closed her. y es
in physical sleep. Before the me :, ng
light they had opened on the gr; q ur
and beauty of country of which - las
been said: Eye hath not seem nor
ear heard, neither hath it entered into
heart of man the things that God hath
prepared for those who love him" She
had but few days previously walked
with unsandled feet along the shadowy
ways that lead to motherhood, clasping
with faith that was born of love the
hand that was guiding and leading her.
With the longing of the mother heart
and during the preparation of those
fluffy bits of wearing apparel in which
every stitch is a prayer and Joy, she
was sustained by the mighty arm of
God. She was not only patient but joy
ous in earthly companionship. Her de-
voted husband and loving mother We're
by her side to sustain her in the day of
suffering and weakness. God gave the
flower on Thursday, April 4. For few
days it seemed as though the child was
to have the tender love and sustaining
care of the mother, but God had pre-
pared another home for her, and to it
escorted by angel hosts he took her.
Nellie F. Horton. second daughter of Daniel and
Mary V. Horton, was born in Harmony township.
near the village Of Newton, September "A, 1865
Her early education was obtained IN the home
schools. Graduating from them. she finished her
education ia the Viroqua high school and the
Plattsville normal. For several years after this
she taught in the schools in Vernon county. Her
last teaching was four year period in the Eighth
grade of Viroqua schools where her success
especially marked. Al this time the family had
left the farm and purchased the present home in
Niroqua- There. on August %. 1886, she was mar
ried to Mr.. Frank Z. Mutch by Rev. Dixon. whose
comment at the time was that she was the most
beautiful bride It had ever been his privilege 10
perform the ceremony for. Their married life
was spent eight years IN Hilisboro and three years
in Newton. To them was born four children all
living as follows. Esther, Kenneth, Keith aod
Eugene Frank. the baby.
Nature was very generous in her endowment OF
Mrs Mutch, giving her strong. intelligent face
a commanding and queenly presence. and these
gifts together with the graces Of o cultured mind
q refined manner and devout spirit among
the striking features Of her personality Her love
for Cod and her interest in church work. gave her
an enyiabe Christian character, Even from q
child she was anxious for the advancement of
righteousness and when but girl she kept up
unaided a Sunday school in her home locality.
Her membership had been in Viroquas M. g.
church, and going to HilIsboro. in the Congrega-
tional church there The near relatives left TO
mourn are the husband and four chsi1ren before
mentioned. the aged parents. two sisters. Mrs.
May Heron of North Dakota. and Mrs Grace
Tucker of Montfort-
Her pastor at Newton. Rev. ]. s. Braddock,
held short services there. Monday after which the
mortal remains were brought to Viroqua. The
funeral conducted by Rev c. F. Buffers. assisted
by other pastors OF the city. will he held at the
home on Thursday. April III. and the nterment In