The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Obituary.

Myrtilla e. Milburn, daughter of
Daniel and Esther A. Milburn, was
born near Belfast, Ohio, January 3lst,
lS4S, and departed this life at her
home in Centerfeld, Ohio, November
1st, 1908, aged so years, months, 2
days
She was married to Jacob Butler,
August 18th, 1866 To this union were
born three children and four grand
children. Besides the children there
are live sisters and one brother to
mourn their loss
She united with the NJ. h. church at
Belfast when about twelve ye lrs of
age, and remained a IA thful and
consistent member until her death.
Hers was a varied life. With the
frequent removals there was the
severing of old ties, the breaking
away from familiar associations and
surroundings, Yet in these things
she did not become discouraged or
complain, but with new friendships
and surroundings came renewed
purpose to do the best for herself,
her family, and the church. She
loved her children and when left
alone to provide for them she took
up the burden with resolute courage,
untirlng zeal and unfaltering trust.
And In the wise counsel, tender so.
licitude and prudent example, she
has left a heritage greater than
earthly goods and her children rise
up to call her blessed. She was called
upon to endure hardships, privation,
and distress, both in material and
spiritual things, but patiently she
endured and nobly she conquered un-
til she saw her children upright In
morals, industrious In habits, provided
with homes of their own, respected
by those around them and returning
with affection and hearty service the
care that mother had bestowed upon
them. Her christian life was marked
by calm temperament that pro-
duced faithful service, consistent
practice, and hopeful anticipation.
She came into the church in period
of time when It seemed there was
more careful observance of the rules,
a more ardent devotion In service,
and a definite experience in things
divine. To her, christian service was
more than every day duties and the
church service an essential part of
the earthly life. To her the church
was above social ties and the service
of Christ more than earthly cares.
In 1895 a change of location was
contemplated and she received an
impression that ahe should move to
Centerheld. She came TO this place
to find service neglected and no
preaching services we're held in the
little chapel. She began to plan at
once for services; a Sunday School
was organized, a minister was found,
and regular services were held. She
gave faithful work to the cause of
Christ at this place and here she fell
asleep in death ON the evening of
Sunday, November 1st, o o'clock.
The weary wheels of life stood
still, the body ceased from suffering
and the freed spirit leaving the tener-
ment of clay fled away to the man
sions above. Her sufferings are o er,
tolls forgotten, and with the redeem
ed she stands by the side of her re-
deemer who saith, NJ am the resur-
rection and the life" Her death
was not unexpected For months
friends and neighbors watched by her
bedside and several times was sum-
moned to see her die but finally on
the 1st day of November without a
struggle she fell asleep In Jesus to
wait the resurrection morn.