Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 152, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1913 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Sarah Ellen Nash Alter was born in Pulaski county, Ind., December 16, 1859, died at her home in Carpenter township, June 21, 1913, age 53 years, 6 months and 5 days. When about 10 years oid her parents moved over the county line in Gillam township, Jasper county. Feb. 17, 1897, she was married to Lewis S. Alter, to which union ten children were born, one dying in infancy. The rest are left with the husband, Lewis S. Alter, to mourn the loss of a true wife and faithful mother. In her younger days she was noted for her strength and activity, and was a stranger to fear. Soon after marriage she United with the Methodist church and tried to live in accordance with the Golden Rule. For about 20 years she was a member of the Daughters of Rebekah, and lived its teachings. Want or suffering never appealed to her in vain. Her life ,was devoted to the welfare of her family and friends. Her friends were many and her enemies few. -