Herald of Truth , Vol. XXV, Number 21, November 1, 1888 - Page 333

LINES --- On the death of Elizabeth, daughter of Manasses and Margaret Heatwole, who died in Rockingham county, Virginia, August 9th, 1888, aged 19 years, 8 months and 30 days.

Our dear young friend is called from earth,
Her voice forever stilled;
A place is vacant in her home,
That never can be filled.

Those rosy cheeks so fresh and fair
Grew quickly pale and cold;
Those sparkling eyes, that silken hair
Death's icy arms enfold.

No more in church and Sabbath-school
Is heard her voice in song
But, Lizzie dear, by faith we hear
Amid the angel throng.

Then, parents, dry your flowing tears
Since God has whispered "come";
For now she rests free from all fears
In her eternal home.

She bade her friends of earth adieu,
To one so young and fair
To sing with others dear and true,
God's praise on harps of gold.

Now dear young friends who bade farewell
To one so young and fair
Think of her hope in heaven to dwell-
Prepare to meet her there
Sister

DIED.

HARTMAN. ­ On the 11th of October, in Rockingham county, Va., of paralysis, Elizabeth, widow of David Hartman, deceased, aged 73 years (died on her birthday). Sister Hartman was a daughter of Bishop Peter Burkholder whose writings are familiar to all who are acquainted with modern Mennonite literature, and who was one of the first Mennonites who emigrated from Pennsylvania to Virginia and organized a church in the Shenandoah Valley. She was also a sister to Bishop Martin Burkholder who succeeded his father in the care of the church, and who died in 1861 yet a comparatively young, and highly useful man. She was an earnest and truly devoted sister in the church from her youth.

YODER. ­ On the 6th of October, in Hatfield Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., of spasms, Catharine, daughter of John Yoder, aged 8 months and 12 days. She was buried on the 10th at the Franconia Meeting house. Funeral services by Chr. Allebach and Josiah Clemmer, text Ps. 16:6.

FUNK. ­ On the 25th of September, in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sister Catharine Funk, aged 67 years, 2 months and 20 days. She was buried on the 26th at the Pleasant Hill Mennonite Meeting-house. Services by Jacob Good and Benjamin Huber.

LANDES. ­ On the __ of October, in Lansdale, Montgomery Co., Pa., of typhoid fever, Emma, daughter of Abraham Landes, aged 11 years, 1 month and 9 days. Buried at Franconia Meeting-house on the 11th. Services by Josiah Clemmer and Michael Moyer from Ps. 103:15-17.

ZIMMERMAN. ­ On the 29th of September, near Williamson, Pa., of consumption, Sarah, wife of John Zimmerman, aged 51 years, 2 months and 16 days. She leaves a husband and nine children to mourn their loss. She was a faithful child of God in the Dunkard Church. She bore her affliction patiently until she fell asleep in Jesus. She was buried on the 1st of October at the Upton Church, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Funeral services by J. Lennered, from 2 Cor. 5:1.
"Farewell my husband and children dear,
From you a mother Christ doth call;
Mourn not for me, it is in vain
To call me to your sight again.

"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we heard is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled."

EASH. ­ On Friday, the 5th of October, near Honeyville, Eden Twp., La Grange county, Ind.; of Cholera Infantum, William, son of Isaac and _____ Eash, aged 1 year, 11 months and 29 days. Funeral services on (Sunday) the 7th, at the Town Line Amish Meeting-house, by Henry A. Miller, assisted by A. S. Cripe, from John 5:24, 25. Buried in the Isaiah Hostetler burying ground.
"Dear parents, don't think of me as in the tomb,
For I shall not fear its dark shadows and gloom,
I'm going to live with the angels so fair,
I'll look for you, parents, and wait for you there;
Where tears do not flow, and where death cannot come,
Together we'll dwell in that beautiful home."

McELVEY. ­ On the 2d of October, in Conemaugh Twp, Somerset Co., Pa., infant child of Joseph and Mary McElvey, aged 9 days. Funderal services by Cyrus Hershberger, text, Mark 10:14.
"Little children gatherest thou
Faithful Shepherd to thy rest;
Far from sorrow, far from woe,
They with thee are ever blest."

GISH. ­ On the 5th of October, in Rittman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, of consumption, Anna, daughter of Jacob (deceased) and Anna Gish, aged about 41 years. She leaves a deeply bereaved mother, who is blind, and five brothers but they need not weep as those that have no hope. Buried at Shrinersburg on the 6th. Services by Pre. Smith and Pre. Elliott.

GISH. ­ On the 13th of October, in Rittman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, of typhoid fever, Sarah Anne, wife of John Gish, aged 46 years, 6 months and 28 days. Buried on the 15th at Shrinersburg. Services by Pre. Goss and Pre. Elliott.

KEIL. ­ September 28th, near Lititz, Lancaster Co., Pa., Sadie, infant daughter of George Keil, aged 7 months and 18 days. Buried on the 30th at Hernley's Meeting House. Text: Mark 10:15.

NISSLEY. ­ October the 11th in Donegal, Lancaster Co., Pa., of Consumption, Sister Rebecca H., wife of Henry B. Nissley, aged 39 years, 11 months and 7 days. Buried on the 13th at Kraybill's Meeting House. Text: Heb. 13:14. A large congregation assembled to sympathize with the bereft family. Sister Nissley bore her sufferings patiently.

FOLTZ. ­ October 12th in Petersburg, Lancaster Co., Pa., suddenly, Mrs. Maria Foltz, aged 51 years, 1 month and 1 day. Funeral on the 15th. Text: Isaiah 38:1. Buried at Petersburg M. H. A solemn call of warning to all.

KAUFFMAN. ­ On the 6th of September, near Middlebury, Elkhart Co., Ind., of Diptheria, Elmo Leroy, son of Jonathan M. and Leah Kauffman, aged 8 years, 4 months and 4 days. Buried on the 8th at the Forest Grove burying ground. Services by D. P. Johns and E. S. Miller, from Matt 19:14.

KRABILL. ­ On the 12th of Oct. near Freeburg, Stark county, Ohio, Jacob Krabill, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 13 days. Father Krabill was a consistent member of the Amish Mennonite Church, and his home was with his son-in-law, Jacob Krabill. A few days before his death, feeling well and in good spirits, he walked the distance of nearly four miles to his son, Christian Krabill, who lives on the old homestead where deceased's wife died some years ago. He also visited a few of his old neighbors. On the evening of the 10th he took sick and suffered severely until the 12th, when he departed in peace. He bore his sufferings very patiently. We trust his spirit has landed on the sunny banks of everlasting deliverance. He was buried on the 14th in the family graveyard. The funeral was very largely attended. Services by David Hostetler of Wayne Co., and Simon Stucky. Text: Rom. 5:1.

Transcribed by Beverly Telfer, Indiana

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LINES
On the death of John W., son of Tobias and Lydia Hershey, who died October 26th, 1888, aged 3 years, 11 months and 2 days.

Once we had a fragrant blossom,
Full of sweetness, full of love,
But the angels came and plucked it
For the beauteous realms above.

Tearfully we lowly laid him
'Neath the grass that grows so green,
And the form of little Johnny
In our home no more is seen.

Time will pass, but still we'll miss him,
And our hearts ne'er throb with glee
When we think of lively Johnny
Whom on earth no more we'll see.

He is sleeping, calmly sleeping,
In his new-made grave to-day;
We are weeping, sadly weeping,
For our loved one gone away.

Johnny dear, how oft we miss thee,
From your once accustomed seat;
And the hymns you used to sing us
Never more our ears shall greet.

But if God gives resignation
We can bear more grief than this;
For this life can never give you
Friends and joys like heavenly bliss.

LINES
On the death of Elizabeth, daughter of Manasses and Margaret Heatwole, who died in Rockingham county, Virginia, August 9th, 1888, aged 19 years, 8 months and 30 days.

Our dear young friend is called from earth,
Her voice forever stilled;
A place is vacant in her home,
That never can be filled.

Those rosy cheeks so fresh and fair
Grew quickly pale and cold;
Those sparkling eyes, that silken hair
Death's icy arms enfold.

No more in church and Sabbath-school
Is heard her voice in song
But, Lizzie dear, by faith we hear
Amid the angel throng.

Then, parents, dry your flowing tears
Since God has whispered "come";
For now she rests free from all fears
In her eternal home.

She bade her friends of earth adieu,
Dear friends, both young and old,
To sing with others dear and true,
God's praise on harps of gold.

Now dear young friends who bade farewell
To one so young and fair
Think of her hope in heaven to dwell-
Prepare to meet her there
Sister

OBITUARY.

Barbara (Gingerich) Folk was born on the 12th of March, 1815, in Mengeringhausen, principality of Waldeck, Germany; emigrated to America in 1834, was married on the 10th of March 1839 to Jacob G. Folk, who died Dec. 1, 1872. Seven children blessed this union, four of whom survive her. She died Oct. 7th 1888, in Somerset Co., Pa., having lived in matrimony over 34 years, and in widowhood nearly 16 years, and attained the age of 73 years, 6 months and 25 days. Sister Folk united with the Amish branch of the church at the age of 16 years, her father being a minister in the church. She was a faithful sister, and as long as health permitted, her seat was seldom vacant at services in the house of worship. She suffered much for two years, and often had to sit up the greater part of the night on account of asthma. She had been able to attend church but once during the last year, and one week prior to her death. Communion services were held at her home by Bish. Keim. She bore her sufferings with much patience and Christian fortitude and we trust that she is now resting sweetly with Jesus; for she had put all her trust in her Savior and longed to be with Him at home. She was much beloved by her neighbors and friends, who with two brothers and one sister, four children, twenty-two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren mourn her death, yet they mourn not without hope. Her humble and devoted life remains a lesson for all her sorrowing posterity. On the 9th, her body was interred at the Keim Mennonite M. H. followed by many relatives and friends. Funeral services by H. H. Blauch and Pre. Evans from Rev. 14:13. Peace to her ashes!

DIED.

STALTER. ­ On the 22d of October, near Arrowsmith, McLean Co., Ill., of the infirmities of old age Joseph Stalter aged 81 years, 1 month and 7 days. He was buried on the 23d followed by his children and grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Service by Joseph Stucky and Pre. Hadfealt from Heb. 7 and Psa. 90. Peace to his ashes!

FRANK. ­ On the 16th of October, near Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pa., in the family of Bro. And Sister Jacob and Martha Horst, of typhoid fever, Sister Maria Frank, aged 42 years, 8 months and 27 days. She was buried on the 19th at Hess meeting House. Services by John R. Hess, Elias Nold and Chr. Risser from Rev. 7:16,17. As is always the case with sickness, that the sufferer is afflicted with great heat when the fever is at its hight, this may have been the reason why this text was chosen. The deceased sister was not very healthy bodily, but the Lord blessed her with a strong mind. She was always deeply concerned for the welfare of her soul, and she was very sympathetic and benevolent to all. When contributions were called for she was always ready to give liberally of that with which the Lord had blessed her. Even in times when she was delirious from fever, she spoke only of spiritual things. Surely out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. She rests in the Lord.

HOELSCHER. ­ On the 29th of September in Waterloo Co., Ontario, of Inflammation in the bowels, Henry Edward, son of Edward and Mary Hoelscher, aged 2 years, 5 months and 12 days. Services by Jacob Woolner and Jacob B. Gingrich from Psalm 18:6 and John 14:4.

MILLER. ­ On the 31st of October, in La Grange Co., Ind., Veronica, widow of Yost Miller and J. M. Miller, aged 71 years, 1 month and 20 days. Of her nine surviving children 8 were present at her burial which took place on the 2d of November in Yost Miller's graveyard. Funeral services by A. Troyer and David Miller of Newton Co., Ind. From 1 Cor. 15; and Rev. 20:12-15. at the house of her son J. Y. Miller. Many friends met to show their respect for the deceased sister and sympathize with the bereft family. Her death was quite sudden. She had taken dinner as usual and did not complain, but soon after she was taken and sank rapidly, and at two o'clock she was a corpse. She was a beloved sister in the Old Amish Church.

YODER. ­ On the 18th of Oct., in Knox Co., Tenn., of consumption, Levi, son of Solomon and Anna Yoder, aged 22 years, 2 months and 10 days. On the 20th his body was conveyed to the tomb in the presence of many sympathizing friends. We believe that Levi was prepared for the solemn change. About one month before his death he made a public confession, was received into the church and was much devoted and on the morning before his death he told his mother that he thought that day he would die and then appealed to his only brother that he should meet him in heaven. It made our hearts rejoice when the young brother confessed his faults and promised faithfully that he should meet his brother in heaven and requested of us our prayers. May every child of God that reads these lines raise an earnest prayer to God that this young brother may in deed carry out his resolution and hold out faithfully unto the end and then hear the welcome voice "Come in ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world," and there be made happy with Levi in the presence of our Elder Brother in whom we find redemption and salvation.

How sweet to reflect on those joys that await me,
In you blissful regions, the haven of rest.
There glorified spirits with welcome shall greet me,
And lead me to mansions prepared for the blest.

HERSHEY. ­ On the 26th of October, near Mechanics Grove, Lancaster Co., Pa., of croup, John W. son of Tobias K. and Lydia Hersey, aged 3 years, 11 months and 2 days. Services by Isaac Eby from Thess. 4:13, 14.

RUFF. ­ On the 27th of October, in Shiremanstown, Cumberland Co., Pa., of Apoplexy and old age, Pre. George Rupp, aged 90 years and 27 days. He was buried on the 30th at the Slate Hill, M. H. followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Funeral services from Luke 2:29,30. Bro. Rupp was in the ministry 54 years and was a faithful and devoted laborer. He seemed a true pillar and might well have been called "a cedar tree." He was deservedly called "Grandfather Rupp" by all who met him in his daily walks. Peace to his ashes.

BRANDT. ­ On the 4th of November, in Maytown, Lancaster Co., Pa., of apoplexy, Sister Nancy Brandt, widow, aged 89 years, 5 months and 16 days. She was buried on the 7th at Bassler's M. H. Text; Phil 1:21. A large congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect for the deceased.

BUCHWALTER. ­ On the 3d of November, in Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., of consumption, Bro. David M., only son of Martin and Magdalena Buchwalter, aged 30 years, 10 months and 26 days. He was buried on the 6th a Stauffer's M. H. Funeral Services by Joseph Brubacher, and Moses and Samuel Weber. From Phil. 1:21. He leaves a wife and five children, besides his parents, to mourn his early death.

CONRAD. ­ Lydia Conrad died at her home near Montevallo, Vernon Co., Mo., of pneumonia, on the 26th of October, aged 59 years, 9 months and 16 days. She was born in Wayne Co., on the 10th of Jan., 1829. Her maiden name was Stutzman. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in 1847 and was a faithful member until death. In 1850 she was married to C. Conrad, and moved to Elkhart Co., Ind. On the 24th of Oct. 1871 they moved to Vernon Co., Mo. She was the mother of 8 children 7 of whom survive her. She was a faithful wife and a kind mother, and was beloved by all who knew her. She was fully prepared to die. Buried on the 27th in the Virgil burying ground, funeral services by Pre. Alton.
"Death hath borne from us another
And we take the last farewell,
Of a dear and loving mother ­
Why it is we cannot tell.

Sweetly sleep then, dearest mother,
Since our Savior thought it best,
Earthly life to change for heaven ­
Cares and toils for sweetest rest.

Sad will be our hearts, dear mother,
When we see your vacant room;
But we will not murmur, mother,
For our Savior called you home.

SNYDER. ­ On the 13th of September in Richfield, Juniata county, Pa., of cancer, Annie Snyder, aged 70 years 1 month and 8 days. Sister Snyder was a consistent member of the Mennonite Church for many years. Her place in the house of God was seldom vacant till the last nine months. She was buried in Graybill's graveyard. The funeral was largely attended, and appropriate remarks were made by Wm. Graybill, Wm. Auker, Elias Landis and J. Kurtz, from 2 Tim. 4:7,8.

MARTIN. ­ Elizabeth (Hoffman) Martin was born in Franklin county, Pa., January 27th, 1835. In 1842 she removed to Franklin Co., Ohio, with her parents and three sisters, all of whom have preceded her to the spirit land. She was united in marriage to David Martin, October 3d, 1854. From this union eight children were born. Seven survive her, one having died in infancy. She united with the Mennonite church in 1857, and died October 25th 1888. Aged 53 years, 8 months and 28 days. She also leaves a husband, and many friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services on the 26th by Noah Brenneman and John M. Greider from 1 Tim. 6i:12 ­ 14 and 2 Tim. 4:7,8.

BRENNEMAN. ­ On the 3d of October in Orrville, Ohio, of Typhoid fever, Abraham Brenneman, aged 64 years, 3 months and 5 days. Funeral on the 5th at the Mennonite church, where many friends and neighbors were assembled to sympathize with the mourning friends, but who need not mourn without a hope. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite church for 15 years. He was peaceful and quiet, gentle and loving to all around him, and had won the respect of all who knew him. Services by Michael Rohrer and D. M. Irvin, from Mark 4:26,29.

DUHMAN. ­ On the 22d of October, in Richland township, Cambria county, Pa., of consumption, Amanda Jane, wife of George Duhman, aged 21 years, 7 months and 13 days. She was buried on the 24th in David Yoder's family graveyard. Two days before her death she gave her heart to Jesus and she was received into membership by water baptism. We have the blessed hope that it is well with her. Funeral services by Jonas Blauch, Cyrus Hershberger and Jacob Holsapple from 1 Peter 1:24, 25.

MATTS. ­ On the 8th of November, in Elkhart County, Ind., of consumption, Mary Ann, wife of J. Matts, and daughter of Jacob Crater, aged 43 years, 2 months and 14 days. During the last few weeks of her life, as she felt herself approaching the time of her departure, she became deeply concerned for her salvation and desired to make a covenant with God and seal it in baptism. She made a good confession, giving all into the hands of her dear Savior, and had the assurance that she was accepted of God, and that it was well with her. She leaves a sorrowing husband and four children to mourn their loss. She was buried on the 10th. Services by John F. Funk and Henry Shaum ­ from Matt. 24:44: "Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."

Transcribed by: Beverly Telfer, Indiana