Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1887 — IN MEMORIAM. [ARTICLE]

IN MEMORIAM.

Whereas, Death has invaded our ranks and taken from our midst our beloved sister, Mrs. Augusta Porter, who departed this life December 6th, 1887; and Whereas, In the death of Sister Porter the W. R. C. has lost one of its most efficient members; Therefore, be it Resolved, That we, th:-. members of Rensselaer Relief Corps No 39, do sincerely mourn the lo»s of our beloved Sister, and in her death we recognize that the Corps has lost a faithful member, her husland a loving wife, her sons an affectionate mother, her parents a dutiful daughter, and society a valued member. Resolved, That the sympathies of this Corps be extended to the friends of the deceased in this their sad bereavement, and that while we mingle our sorrow with theirs, we would also join them in keeping bright her many virtues. Resolved, That the chartei be d aped in mour ing for thirty days, and that the members wear the usual badge of mourning for the same period. Resolved, Tha, a copy of these resolutions be presented the family of 'our deceased Sister, and that they be placed upon the records of this Corps, and that they be published in the Ren selaer Republican and Democratic Sentinel. Mm;tie Z. Clark, Lydie E. Baylou, Nancy Yeoman, Committee.