People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1894 — At Rest. [ARTICLE]

At Rest.

Little River (Kans.) Monitor. Mary L. Lamson, daughter- of Eleazer and Amanda Lamson, was born May 20, 1854, in Jasper county, Indiana, and departed this life March 5, 1894. She was married to Alfred J. Snodgrass April 18, 1872. Nine children were born of this union, six of whom preceded her to the other world, the last one just a few days ago, and for whom she gave her life. Mrs. Snodgrass was a kind, gentle Christian woman and beloved by all, as the large procession which followed her remains to the cemetery would indicate. She was a kind mother and effectionate wife a good neighbor and to know her was but to love her. A few years ago she was converted and joined the M. E. church of which she lived and died a devoted member. Her death was a victory. She testified just before leaving that she was happy in her savior’s love. She leaves a husband, three children, a large numbex- of relatives and a multitude of friends to mourn her departure. The funeral was conducted from the M. E. church in this city Tuesday morning by Rev. Dadisman. The funeral was taken in charge by the Pythian Sisters, of which she was an active member, and. a large number of the brothers and sisters of the Pythian orders of the city took part n rendering to their beloved isister the sad but beautiful burial rites of the order. May she rest in peace.