The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-14
CONCERNING THE TRAGIC
DEATH CT MRS. FREEMAN.

Our whole community was shocked
on May 2 by the sudden death Of
Mrs. H. Freeman. Marietta Crosby
was born April 26, 1887; married
July 81, 1906, to Mr. Allen H. Free
man. Her sudden death was caused
by bullet from an old pistol, not
knowing it was loaded, she and her
husband and mother-in-law were
playing with it. While in the hands
Of Mr.. Freeman it went off suddenly
entering his wife's abdomen. The
pistol was supposed to be worthless
as they had played with Il a few
days previous while out on the lake
and had been laid aside as worth
less. Mrs. Freeman lived about
thirty-six hours when the dark
shadow of death crossed her sweet
life. Her mind was always clear;
she never murmured nor complained
OF her accident; she always thought
it was as much her fault as his. She
was not satisfied il he left her side,
which be never did only for a few
moments. She would plead SO hard,
ALLEN, oh, Allen, stay with me:
come to me; don't leave me; God is
your Judge, not man; love you; !
don't blame you; don't grieve. 1t
hurts me to see you cry: can't cry,
] am going home to rest. l will soon
be with our baby" She knew from
the beginning she could not recover,
but death had no terror for her. Ev-
erything that her faithful usband.
parents, physicians and numerous,
but newly-made friends could do was
done to restore her but to no avail.
They had been in Lakeland only
o short time. and during that Short
time they had been called upon to
give up precious little baby; bit
mysterious are the dealings of an al
wise and loving Providence to per-
NIT such sore Affections to come into
such a Christian home 1t is Sc
we're shock and they have the sincere
sympathy of tho entire community.
1t would be some comfort If they
could only realize that perhaps at
no other time would she have been
prepared to go as at that moment.
And as He who never makes mis-
take, had need for another jewel,
took her to Himself to dwell forever
more, there to await the coming OF
loved ones; for where our treasures
are our heart will be also.
Mrs. Freeman being deprived of
fathers and mothers love was drawn
nearer and nearer to her husband'
parents. She always said, papa" and
mamma to his parents.
They lived together as one fam
lily; they were a devoted family and
loved loved each other dearly, al
ways consulting each other in all
their family affairs. They were
hardly ever separated only for a
time. She was always gentle and
kind; devoted mother and wife,
always looking in the bright side of
life; the heart of her husband trust
ed safely in her. She tried to do
good and not evil all the time in her
life. She made friends with every
body she came in contact with; non
knew her but to live her; none
named her. but to praise. Prayer af-
ter prayer was offered to restore her,
but to no avail. The sweetest prayer
came from her lips ever heard Of
fered. She spoke as if
There is no shadow DER the portals
Leading to nv heavenly home;
Christ has promised life immortal,
And tits He that bids me come
1t was the most impressive scene
that l ever witnessed She called all
the family one by one and kissed
them goodbye and said: 1T is SO
hard to part; don't cry; can't, and
It hurts me to see you cry; you must
all come; l am going home to be
with our baby: take care of the chill
dren.
Tell them often OF their mother;