Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
OF VARY
Mas MELVIN D. CHASE

Few deaths have brought more feeling sorrow
TO Virooua than that which casts cloud over the,
home and family of Melvin ID. Chase in the loss
Of wife and mother: a woman in the very prime "a
life and field Of usefulness: woman whose heart
beat reso onsively with compassion FOR those less
fortunate in life; wife and mother whose tender
ness snd love was always manifest; neighbor and
friend whose glad and kindly word and cheer
brought hope and sunshine. Sad indeed is II
that her god influence and helpful deeds are SO
early cut short just in the days when her ennob-
ling work would have been most effective for
church. society and home. Her womanlv virtues
viii be emuated by those who survive The hus-
band, who now most needs and has long had her
tenderest love and watchful care. and the daugh-
large circle of friends.
Mrs. Chase's taking off was a shock TO the COM
munity, few being aware of her serious condition.
For many months she had been failing. but the
end WAS peaceful and resigned. Funeral services
were conducted from the family home on We'd
netday afternoon by Reverends Barber and But
tiers. simple and touching. tpfying the life Of hex
whose mortal remains there lay covered with
blossoms the perfume from which represented
the love OF friends who. with her family win long
cherish her memory. WIZ
Rev. Barber read the following tribute TO tLa
memory of the deceased.
Mary Belle Rohinssn was born near viroqua.
May 10 1896. where .ier whole life has been spent
Her parents came here from Prairie du Chen but
before they could live in Viroo ia home had 10 Be-
built SO the family waited at Liberty Pole. Her
father. Hamden A. Robinson was the pioneer
blacksmith and one of the charter members of the
Viroaua Lodge Of Odd Fellows. He was man
.oJ1A W Ais AdinAtJ anu MS nelEhpOFS ana VINO was
held in high esteem by them. His death came a.
n result OF getting out of sick bed to HELM n
neighbor save his home from fire in midVif-
ter. Her mother was Of a sturdy Norwegian FAM
lily. the mother OF II being widow and poor. so
the children started out early for themselves.
Mrs. Robinson came as a child. IL to II years DID,
to America. alone. and found a home with an AM
ericaI family to take daughters place who had
lately died and where she lived until she married.
She, too was a atrong character and by her real
worth made her place in the hearts OF her ac-
ouaintaneea. She was left a widow. with four
children TO support and but little means except
the humble home and 81 600 life insurance money.
She raised the famiy.supporting them with her
needle. She was the pioneer dressmaker. To this
union was born three daughters. Harriet Puiser
OF Kansas. Belle Chase and Frances Metcalf Of
California. The one died shortiy after his
father.
On March Is 1877. Melvin D. Chase and Belle
Robinson were married by Rev. E. l.. Seamans,s
then pastor of the NJ. E. church Of viroaua Their
home life of within one week of IS years, was q
beautiful one where one tried to defer 10 the
wishes Of the other and where both tried to do
their part to each other, their children their
friends. their church and their God. The record
is with those who know them and each will Judge
for himself how well they succeeded. TO them
were born three children. Charles, Mabel and VIII
lard who are all present today to do reverence 70
the mother they loved so we'll The father who Is
left has faith in them and in God TO believe that
In His own good time and way there may be 10
them a great grand reunion at which each will be
present
We wish TO extend our heartfelt thanks 10 our
friends and neighbors who kindly sought to
tighten the burden Of our great loss. The word
friends has 10 US now added and a sweeter
meaning. M. d. CHASE AND FAMILY.