The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1919-11-11
MAR>HNIi.LE SHOCKED At THE
DEATH OF MRS. BASCOM MARSH
Body oi One of Most Beloved Women
Laid To Rest sunday - Funeral
Preached by Rev. ID. VI. Austin of
Charlotte.
Correspondence of The Journal

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Marshville. Nov. 10.-Neyer in the
history Of Marshville has there oc-
fcurred a tragedy which so shocked
ana srleved the community as did
the death of Mrs. Bascom Marsh ON
the morning of Nov. Sth. She had
not been well for some time. but the
evening before her death she was ap-
parently feeling better and was very
cheerful, Saturday morning she arose
and prepared breakfast for her hus-
Dand and son who afterwards went
10 their work. Her daughter. Miss
Mary Marsh, had not gotten up as she
mad taken ether few days ago to
nave some teeth removed. and had
not FULLY recovered from the effects.
She was in her room upstairs when
she heard her mother making a pc
eullar noise. She fastened down and
found Mrs. Marsh lying on the floor
on her face with bottle of carbolic
acid beside her. Help was summon
ed instantly but Mrs. Marsh was be-
yond help when she was discovered,
and died few hours later. She new
er tesalned consciousness nor spoke
In spite nj the terrible suffering at
lrSt, she was free of pain as the end
approached. and her passing was
without struggle. 1t is thought she
mad sudden attack of illness. and in
her haste to take her usual medicine
she got the poison by mistake.
There has never lived in Marsh
a II. T..
than Mrs. Annie Marsh She had
been member OF the Baptist church
since early girlhood and had devoted
her life to to the interests OF her
church. She exercised remarkable
influence over her fellow workers.
her beautiful life and unceasing de-
yotion to things higher and better
were constant inspiration TO all who
knew her. She was devoted To her
family and was an excellent wife ana
mother, She had everything to make
her life full and happy. and her UNI
timely end is a sorrow unspeakable
to her family and the community in
general
Before her marriage twenty-five
years ago Mrs. Marsh was Miss Ann
JudsOn Ashcraft and was born IN
Lanes Greek township about forty
five years ago, Since her marriage
to Mr.. Marsh she has made Marsh
vile her home. She had two chill
dren, Miss Mary Marsh, who has
been student at Queens College this
fall, and Mr. Henry Marsh. who is as
ISOLATED with his father in the mer-
camille business here. Her husband
and one sister, Mrs Sandy Redfearn
and three brothers. Messrs Fred and
Henry Ashcraft of Marshyille. and
DR. J. +. Ashcraft OF Monroe. survive
The body was laid to rest Sunday
afternoon in the cemetery here. Rev
ID. NJ. Austin of Charlotte. Rev. ]. a.
Bivens of Marshville, and Rev. A. c.
Sherwood OF Wingate conducted the
services, the funeral being preached
at the house by Rev. Mr.. Austin.
host of friends and relatives from
Charlotte and Monroe were present.
several people in all coming to pay
last tribute TO a noble woman a
profusion of handsome floral designs
completely covered the grave
Rev j. J Edwards, the new Meth
odlst pastor, and his family arrived
Saturday. Rev Mr. Edwards preach
ed his first sermon here Sunday even
ing TO a large congregation. all de-
nominations uniting to give him a
warm welcome His service was very
pleasing to the Marshville people
who are anticipating a pleasant and
profitable year under his leadership.
Mr.. and Mrs Il H. Cunningham o.
Monroe are the guests of Mr. aud
Mrs. j. B. Bailey.
Miss Johnsie Long spent the week
end in Polkton.
Mrs. j. f. Bailey has moved back
10 her home here after spending the
summer i'm Charlotte.