Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1911 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

I)fifth of Mrs. Dexter Jones. ■ /' ■ ; v ' iniiimiQV ’ ■ '' ■ " Alelissa Bellows was born in Troy, X. H„ July 30, 1,541, and passed away March 19, 1911, ff aged €9 years ; 8 months and 20 days. At the age of 11 years, she with tier parents, nipved to Ilubbhrdston, ATsjSBTT und four years later the family moved near Momene-e, * 111., and three years later her father died. In 1864 she was married to D. -R, Jones, and lived near-Ahtweno. HL, until 1870. From there they moved the farm near Remington where they lived until about two years ago, moving to Remington at-shat time. Four children were born to tiie f,nnTly, Alice. Howard," Fanny Kay- and Bear’ Green, all living. . . At 1 1:o ace of If years:g?w wan'-con—-rA > ertctFmnayuiß'-ll , rFhici7COh.gi'C|j:utlunal •church- at lltibbardston, Mass., and after coming west lists ;dways b;»eV. connected with the Presbyterian thurch.-nud her Christian life has been best known whore she .lived. This is the first death that has occurred in the family. ■ • —— -o - —» H - Aid the ki drld is better a That suc’i as t .- have lived and died." ringing- for Sunday sciiool the soul of Airs. Dexter Jones was .qilkd to. its Ticaveiirnioin'C, arp rmany wpftsr vt ■mortal weakness. patiently endured, . uctaiiied always by the hope of , future life in Christ Jesus. Surrounded by every comfort, tenderly nursed by husband, daughter and son, she was able to the last to make known to tfifepi her. loving apprecialion and to give to them counsel and words of cheer and'thoughts of the soul life upon the threshold of whk:a she hovered so song, -making Heaven seem very near. .1

“For death the pure lilt- saves, Arid life all pure is love; and love can reach ■ , From -Heaven to earth, and nobler lessons teach Than those by mortals read. WelTbTest iKteirto-li^adrartiTre dead^ —A friend he has. -Whose face will . never' cbnngiwA dear communion that will not grow stfange; The anchor of p love is dealTiM Frail in body, but strong always in her grasp of things, mental and spiritual. site has been a power for good. Her last work' in the church was . teacher of a class of youths to whom her memory-will be an inspiration! She counseled always for advancement in the church work, the Missionary Circle, the Study Club, and kept in touch with the world wide topics of the day. The funeral service was held Monthly afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. Bull. A mixed choir .sang, “Abide with Ale" and “Lead. Kindly Light.” Miss O'Dell rendered, "Ok Love, That Will Not Let Me Go.” Airs. Beal gave the song, "Peace, Wonderful. Peace." . - - The pastor in his eulogy said, “l have never seen a mortal a more striking- embodiment of thmeharaetevistics which faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ bestows. My first impression of the face of that patient invalid, was of that sweetness and peace which nothing but Jesus can give. ‘My peace I give unto you.’ It was a benediction to be in her presence and her example of patience, -peace and hope abides as a constant inspiration." Many beautiful flowers surrounded the sleeper—given in love by those who knew her love for the flowers and beauties of earth. Her body was carried to the cemetery Hind amidst the words of prayer, the bright sunshine and the happy carol of birds, left till the resurrection morn. ——o Mr. and Mrs. Fred Berger were Chicago visitors last week. Rev. Bull was a Chicago visitor this week. Rev. Ashley and family, are at homo in the Thompson property. The Study Club meets with. Miss Besse next Monday evening. The Xorthside Sew Club is meeting with Mrs. Homer Lambert this week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnston's babv has been dangerously sick for a week, The Sew and Sew Club meets with Miss Callie Bonner Friday afternoon. Mrs. Lucy Bartlett has been ill for the past ten days at her home. Adrian Foster is making rapid recovery from his recent severe illness. Lloyd Ford returned from Chicago Sunday evening. Mrs. Minier and daughter Dorothy are visiting C. B. Johnston and family. Aliss Esther Barnes was a week end guest of the family of Supt. Wheeler, of Wolcott. The Methodist and Presbyterian Christian Endeavor markets held last Saturday were a success financially. Mrs. Chas. Hensler and Miss Lillian returned from Chicugo Friday evening and Lloyd Ford and Airs. Jake Hensler went to the city Saturday to be with Airs. .Myrtle Ford, who is making rapid progress toward recovery, and whose greatest sickness now is homesickness.

Wm. Rich, continues to improve and" is able to be out doors much of the tiinl. ' Esau Hart Hast week in Wfllcott, the .guest bf his son Frank and family. Dr. Ora and baby are suffering with diptheria at their home in Chicago. *" j . Mrs. Jordan, Miss Hrint and their niece, Miss Williams, spent Friday in Logansport. Mrs. Win! Beal left for Indianapolis -and—ether points last Wednesday, to be gone two weeks. Air, and Mrs. George Hart, of Earl Bark, were Monday afternoon guests Of Mrs. /Walter Guram. A daughter was born -March 17th to AK. and Airs. Ernest Rawlings, at their -home in Wolcott. Mr. and Mrs,* Edgar Tribby and sou Oscar_came from Ltftmnspoi t Friday: for a short vfoit with friends. Mr.' and Airs. James Gilbert went Sunday morning to Piper City, 111., to visit an old friend, returning Alonday [evening. There* ure rumors of scarlet fever! |in bur town and an unusual number j of children are afflicted with colds and ! sore threats, - ■ Wm. Hawking is seriously ill at .hie | home on Illinois street. His sickness t " * V a very weakened condition, Bernard Hargreaves visited the rtffln broilers in Alont icelio from Wednesday evening to Friday mornin Wednesday evening to Friday. Air. Elmore has disposed of three New Richmond touring cars to be delivered on or before Aiay Ist to C. H. Peck, “A. E. Kyle and Henry Beaks. Airs. George Chappell was a Logansport shopper last Friday morning, stopping in Wolcott on her return to visit with her sister, Airs. Frank Hart, lor a half day. The sons of the mothers of the Fortnightly Club under the supervision of the town marshal had,a spring cleaning and bonfire in the town park Monday, after school hours. The ladies of the Presbyterian church gathered last Thursday at the home of Airs. Chas. Beal in a body visited the manse, surprising the pastor and Iris wife, who, were looking for a neighborly call from Airs. Frank Peck. Further surprise was occasioned when Chas. Beal drew up to the curb stone with his auto loaded with bundles of curious shape ami size. Airs. Bull was made to unwrap each parcel and name it. The result j was a miscellaneous shower of fruit, butters, jams and jelly.