The Forrest City times., 1909-04-02
Mrs. M. A. Hunter.

In New Orleans on Thursday. March 24 at 12:30 am, Mrs. NJ. \. Hunter. aged so years, one ot the early settlers Of Arkansas and a former resident oi Forrest City. widow of the late James A. Hunter. of Crowley Ridge, after painful and protracted illness oi many weeks, passed into eternal rest. and the enjoyment of that perfect peace which God giyeth to those who love and serve Him.
 Mrs. Hunter was born in Claysyille, Alabama. on August 3rd, 1s2s and was the daughter Of NIT. and Mrs. |. C. Johnson, formerly of South Carolina. She was married in 1Sj6 to MT. James A. Hunter. of St. Francis county, Arkansas. whom she survived q quar- ter of q century.
 In lS96 Mrs. Hunter removed with her family to New Orleans, al which place she resided to the day of her de mise at the ripe age Of four score years.
 During her residence in and near Forrest City, Mrs. Hunter endeared herself to large circle of friends and acquaintances by her gentleneSs and helpfulnesS Of spirit. and the exhibi- ton in her quiet and unOstentatious way of those Christian virtues which are the crown and ornament of the true woman's life.
 To the poor and needy she cheer fully extended a helping hand. fhOw the Lord loyeth cheerful giyer.l To the sick she was q ministering angel. and to those who were in sorrow she gave the balm Of her boundless sym- pathies, as well as her tenderest min- istrations.
 She was consistent and exemplary member of the Methodist church. and throughout her long and useful ca reer, adorned the doctrine and walk ed in the faith.
 Mrs Hunter left to mourn her loss, and to cherish the remembrance of a life well spent, four daughters. one granddaughter, four grandsons and four great grandchildren. Her daugh- ters, all of whom reside in New Or leans, are Mrs. W. H. Wills, Mrs. W l.. Seaborn, Mrs. ] II. Noble and Miss Pop Hunter.
 To them we extend our deepest sym- pathy. May they have grace to trust God in the dark, and find in Him that comfort and strength which the world cannot give nor take away.
 =. . mains were taken from her late resi- dence, l29 University Place, New Or leans, funeral services were held in friends and those of her family.
 Many beautiful flowers and appro. priate floral offerings of exquisite de. sign testified to the esteem in which Mrs. Hunter was held: they also ex- pressed sweetly and tenderly the deer love and sympathy that is felt in all hearts for the sorrowiDg ones bereft Of their treasure.
 A Friend in New Orleans
 The above beautiful tribute 10 8 most worthy subject. is specially written for The Times. her dear ole home paper. We publish il witt much satisfaction, being glad that W, are able to add these to the man, kind and deserved eneomiums paid th deceased, who was our friend
 The remains of Mrs Hunter arrive, here Saturday at l2:30 pm. A larg number of old friends were at the ds pot 10 pay their last respects to th departed Messrs. Ed Bonner. T. Casteel, A. D. Boyle, L E. Davenport B. b. Hatcher and E. F. McCrar were the pail bearers and the beauti ful casket with it's precious burdel was tenderly conveyed 10 the Metho dist church, where Rev. Boone L Milford, the pastor, conducted tn funeral services and preached splen did sermon. The remains were thel conveyed to the Forrest City ceme tery where they were tenderly laid L rest, a large number of sympathizin friends and acquaintances following:
 MT. and Mrs. Noble and Miss Poll Hunter and their friend, Mrs. Smitl and daughter Ruth, came with th remains. MT Noble returned Mon day and the ladies left "Wednesday bearing with them the kindly syn pathy of the entire community.