The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-04-29
MOURNS
DEPARTED FOUR
SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR
MRS. LI1lSEL, STOWELL, NOLT
AND KINTIGH.

Memorial services were held Sun
day by Ransom Woman's Relief Corps
In honor of four of the members of
the order who have recently been
called beyond. Mrs. Martha Litsey,
Mrs. Huldah Stowell. Mrs. Julia Mott
and Mrs. Orpha Kintigh. The meeting
was conducted by the corps president,
Mrs. Frank Weller.
The. services opened with devo-
tional led by the chaplain, Mrs w.
Abbey. who was accompanied to the
altar by the four flag Bearers. A solo
entitled Beyond the Open Gates.
by II. w. Petrie. was given by Miss
Anna Bruce. and then followed the
words of tribute by various members
of the corps.
Mrs. Mamma Moore and Mrs. A. FL.
Daniels gave written tributes, which
will be placed on record by the corps
Mrs. Clara Lukens, Mrs. Geo. A.
Silsby. Miss Lilly Patterson and Miss
Hattie Boice all voiced the feeling of
the corps in their words of apprecia-
ton and their loss. The president
added a few words and gave in reci-
tation the little poem, only A Riv-
err"
L.. A. Williams and Miss Brice
sang The Lord is My Light by w.
Butt. They were accompanied on
the piano by Mrs. Henry Snyder. Fol-
lowing this, the members OF the corps
sang America
During the month of April, 1915"
said the written tribute by Mrs.
Moore, "the eternal gates have open
ed wide and through its portals have
passed four loyal and devoted mem
bers of Ransom Woman's Relief
Corps. Each have exemplified the
motto of the Grand Army of the Re-
public and the corps in everyday life
ALI were earnest Christian women
, whom we loved to honor.
First to answer the call was Mrs.
Martha Litsey. who had long been a
member of, u order. During the
past few years she resided with her
daughter, Mrs. Shurtleff, our depart
ment press correspondent, at Park
er, S. d. She made frequent visits to
| Mitchell and eve failed to attend
our corps meetings and bring with
her words of cheer. Her. life was fra
grant with good deeds.
INNS. Huldah Stowell next answer
ed the and in a few short
hours Mrs. Julia Nolt followed her.
They seemed destined to soon clasp
hands across the border. Our heads
We're bowed in sorrow. A pause for
serious thought came to us all. In
times past, when Il steps have been
faltering and emergencies have arisen
on every hand, these last two named
workers were always ready to guide
and direct us. Their fraternity was
never questioned. their charity was
as the scripture teaches. their loyal
ty to our flag and the union veterans
was unbounded. They stood as a unit
all these years for the cause they
loved.
Last, but not least. when the news
came that Mrs. Orpha Kintigh has
fallen asleep in earthly life to awak-
en- In the spiritual, 1t was a shock.
The writer of this tribute and Mrs.
kintigh have claimed a friendship
of long standing, tried and true. This
dear friend took no active part in
public work. She loved the soldiers
cause; and her burdens of life were
carried cheerfully throughout her
life. She was the same unostenta-
tious, sincere and lovable friend, ask
ing no honors but to serve those near
and dear to her.
"These grand women We're all
home makers. the truest and best.
May their mantle fall upon those
who will faithfully carry out the
work they have laid down. They have
entered into rest. These beautiful
lines express the thought l hold for
them: There is no death. The stars
go down to rise upon some fairer
shore, and thine in heavens jewelled
crown o evermore.'"
Mrs. Daniels read the following