Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 162, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1914 — Obituary of Mrs. Sarah Watson. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Mrs. Sarah Watson.

Mrs. Sarah E. (Porter) Watson, born In Orange county, Ind.; April 3, 1831, departed this life July 7, 1914. She was the’daughter of Mr. 'gnd-.Mrs. Asa Porter and she came to Jasper county with, her parents in 1848, where she has continued to reside. She was born again in 1852 and became a member of the Baptist church here, where she has continued to serve her Master in that quiet, unassuming way. She was united in marriage to Charles■ M. Watson. in 1869. Bro. Wafson departed this life 32 years ago. There were no children from this union.Mrs. Watson has made her home with her sister, Mrs. John Kresler, for the last five years. -She! eaves to mourn their loss a brother, R. B. Porter, of Mt. Vernon, S. Dak.; :hree sisters, .Mrs. Mary Mayhew, of Eled Bluff, Calif., and Mrs. Jennie Wtehard end tMrs. Johh Kresler, of ;his city, and a host of other rela:lves and friends. The church has lost a true friend, hut what is our loss is her .gain. She has gape to try the realities of Heaven.