The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-05

edition Of Science and Health your teach
er and guide.
Although these lines were written
years ago they are true to-day and viii
continue 10 be true. But it has become
my duty to announce that Mrs. EDDY
passed from our sight last night at l0;45
O'Clock al her home on Chestnut Hin"
Weep as They Depart.
Judge Smith read without q trace Of
emotion in his voice or demeanor. and
when he came 10 the last paragraph, say
ing that Mrs. Eddy had died, there were
but few Indications IN the congregation
OF any unusual feeling over the announce
ment. but here and there. as the Wor-
Slippers left the edifce. tears were visi-
ble. and groups. OF a few people each.
stood around the exits discussing quietly
the momentous news they had heard. The
usual service was held in the church this
evening and again Judge Smith read the
announcement. but few In the cOngrega-
ton had not heard OF their beloved lead
er's demise during the afternoon.
The quotation from Mrs. Eddy's mis-
cellaneous writings wherein she said:
"Rumors are rumors, nothing more
am still with you. on the~feld OF battle
was probably her answer 10 the reports
scattered broadcast some years ago that
she had passed away and that she was
being impersOnated.
Mr. FarlOw, after telephoning the news
papers that Mrs Eddy had died. made
an appointment 70 meet the reporters at
80 p. m at his Office, in BOyleston street,
TO give out details. A half dozen men
were on hand.
Official Statement Made.
Ir. Farlow first passed around an off,
cial statement. which read thus;
Rev Mary Baker Eddy, discoverer and
founder OF Christian Science. author OF
all the Christian Science text books.
passed away at 1o:45 p m in her home, in
Beacon street. Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Mrs. Eddy has been indisposed for
nine days. but had been up and dressed
a greater part OF that time, and as late
as Thursday transacted some business
with one OF the officials OF the Christian
Science Church.
She took her daily afternoon drive un-
til two days before her going. Saturday
night she quietly fell asleep and those
around her could at first hardly realize
that she had gone.
Her thought was clear until the last,
and she left no final message.
mo physician has been in attendance.
She had the assistance OF the students
who compose her household.
with her at the time OF her departure
were Albert A. Frye. Mrs. Laura Sar-
geant, Miss Ella Rathborn, and the Rev. L
Irwin Tomlinson, her corresponding sec
retary; William r. RathbOrn, and her
secretary. Adam H. Dickey.
No Plans for Funeral.
NO arrangements regarding the time
or the place OF her burial have been de-
cided upon.
Services will be simple. probably con-
sisting of her prayer and readings from
the Bible and brief selections from the
Christian Science textbook. Only rela-
tives. her household, and the officials Of
her church are expected TO be in at
tendance
There having been no physician in
attendance. DR.. Jewett L. West, Of New
ton Center. the medical examiner OF the
district. was called early this morning.
''Dr. West. after an investigation, pro-
nounced death due 10 natural causes and
issued the customary certificate A tele-
gram was sent to her son. Jewett ".
Glover, OF Lead, S. Oak, apprislng him
of his mothers departure and requesting
information from him as TO his attend
anee at the services and that OF his
family.
Mrs Eddy was born in Bow. n. H,
July 1e. 1921. and was therefore IN her
ninetieth year
i Message 10 Her Son.
MIR. Farlow also gave out this copy Of
dispatch sent 10 Mrs Eddy's son:
George W. Glover, Lead s. Dak:
I regret TO inform you that your mother passed
quietly away late Saturday night. after few days
Illness Funeral arrangements viii Be delayed until
We are advised whether you any Of your family
viii be present and Whea We may expect you.
CALVIN A. FRYE
For two hours after this the reporters
piled Mr. Farlows with questions. some
Of which be answered frankly. some OF
which he parried, and 10 the others he re-
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