The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1922-01-05
Mrs. Hattie Stubs
Died on Saturday

Our little city was bowed in sor-
row as the old year faded and died.
for with it's passing there was taken
from among us one of Bamberg S
most charitable, lovable and public
spirited residents, Mrs. Hattie Marion
stubbs, daughter of the late and la
mented Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg
who died on the 18th day of April,
1905. Mrs. Stubbs's husband, Fran
els Marion Stubs, predeceased her
some years ago. Mrs. Stubbs had
been a long and patient sufferer, the
dread disease which aided death in
its final triumph having seized her
many years ago.
The deceased would have been "a
wears of age had she lived until the
coming May. For the past year the
condition of Mrs. Stubs had been
much more serious than previously,
and it had been realized by those IN
position to know that life could not
withstand the strain much longer;
everything possible was done for her
comfort and welfare, and a trained
nurse was kept in constant attend
ance for several months past. Christ
mas day she became worse, gradual
ly growing weaker and a few days
later lapsed into inconsistencies un-
TIL about II O'Clock Saturday morning
she breathed her last.
In early girlhood Mrs. Stubbs
adopted the faith of the Methodist
Episcopal church and became mem
ber of Trinity church of this city. She
remained steadfast to its doctrines
and was at all times keenly interest
ed in everything pertaining to the
welfare of her church and its great
work. She was also a member OF
the ladies Bible class Of the church
which includes the Sunday school,
member of the ladies' missionary So
ciety and of the Francis Marion Bam-
berg chapter OF the U. D. c., the To-
cal chapter of which was appropriate
ly named for her honored and reVer-
ed father, a gallant military officer
and Confederate hero. In all phases
of church work and religious life,
Mrs. Stubbs was always interested
and as active as her health would per-
nit. Ever anxious and on the alert
to relieve or appease suffering human-
>aty or those in need, no worthy char
ity appeal for aid ever failed to meet
with a ready response from her. Pub
lie spirited from her great heart, en-
bodying the splendid principles and
noble ideals of really worth while
citizen, Mrs. Stubs invariably con-
tributed largely from her means to
everything and every enterprise tend
ing towards the uplifting, progress
and development of her people, her
town and her community.
Twice during 1921 the angel of
death laid his cold hand upon this
.bereaved family, for on March last
her beloved sister; Mrs. Elise Bam-
berg Walker, passed from our midst.
The funeral was held Sunday aft
ernoon, new years day, at three O.
clock; the interment took place in
the family lot ait Southend cemetery
in this city. Though the weather was
unusually disagreeable, a very large
concourse of sorrowing relatives and
friends was present at the last sad
rites in testimonial of the love and es-
teem in which she was held by all who
knew her, and there were scores of
people from out of town who braved
the inclement weather for the occa-
sion. The services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. S. o. Cantey, OF
Trinity church, himself indisposed, as
sisted by former beloved pastor,
Presiding Elder Peter Stokes, of the
Orangeburg district. Her consecrateo
Christian life was beautifully pictur-
ed by these ministers as an example
for others to follow, and glowing trl-
:butes were paid to her character.
Nearer my God to Thee" was sweetly
sung by chorus of voices and as the
casket was lowered to it's eternal rest
ing place the same sweet voices very
tenderly rendered, 'In the Hour OF
Trial" The floral offerings were
many and lovely, the Bible class, the
Sunday, school, the missionary society
and many others sending handsome
designs and the mound was entirely
covered with blossoms and ferns.
The deceased was the eldest child
of Mrs. Mary Ann Bamberg, of this
city, and is survived by her mother,
and the following named brothers
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