Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1883 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

For the Minerva J. Kirk was born Nov. 20th 1828 in Wayne Co., Ind., near Richmond. Her Maiden name was Kersey. Her parents, one of whom still lives, together with brothers and three sisters, were quakers; and all her early associations-were among that sect She was a student at their educational institution know as Spiceland Academy, and afterwards became a teacher there. At the age of seventeen she removed with her parents to Porter county where for five years she engaged in teaching, and many of her earlier pupils have risen to distinction. She was married at the age of 22, about which time she united with the M. E. Church.“ She was the devoted and tender mother of nine children, two of whom died in early life. Her devotion to her children was one of her strongest characteristics, being only equalled by her dependence on Christ for her strength. Her life,,to ,ihe Christian observer, was a complete and grand success. She dies mourned by all who knew her, and her children, at least, will cherish her virtues and example and make every effort to meet her in “that home where the wicked do not trouble and her weary soul finds r&&” Sleep on, dearest Mother, sleep.

Died. —The venerable Jonathan Potts of Union tp., aged about 80 years, died Monday Feb 26th, of old age and general prostration. The Camp Fire: —The bills are out for the long looked for entertainment under the auspices of Rensselaer Post, G. A. B. The time and place are next Saturday evening at the Opera House, and no further postponement. The programme prepared for the oc casion furnishes a very attractive list of exercises.