Philemon & Marietta Hurd Kent
DEATH OF MRS. S. PRATT.
Eleven years ago last May occurred the first of a series of attacks of paralysis, the last one of which came on at 5 clock yesterday afternoon and at 6 o'clock the angel of death came and released the spirit from its abode, allowing it to soar to the heavens to its maker. Mrs. Spencer Pratt has been a patient sufferer all pf these years and has born all with wonderful Christian fortitude. She was 63 years old last October. The deceased leaves a husband and four children to feel the loss of a beloved wife and mother: Mrs. Henry Trabert of Otsego, William K. of Detroit and Katherine and Anna who lived at home. Semi-Weekly Argus Sept 10, 1901 page 1
MRS. ANN AUGTSTA KENT PRATT • The funeral of Mrs. Pratt was held at the family residence on Grove street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 P. M. Mrs. Jessie Dewey sang "He Leadeth Me,” and “Abide With Me." Rev. S. Pearson officiated taking for his text several a marked passages in the 13th chapter of Hebrews as found in Mrs. Pratt's Bible, dwelling chiefly on the 14 verse. At the close Rev. Pearson read the following sketch of her life. Interment took place at Oak Grove cemetery. A large number attended the services and their presence and gifts of flowers bore silent tribute to the affection the deceased entertained. Mrs. Pratt was born October 28, 1838 in Fayetteville, Onondaga county, New York. In early life she moved to Michigan and on April the 8th.,1863, was married in Barry county, to Spencer H. Pratt. of Kalamazoo, also a native of New York State. These thirty-eight years of married life have been spent in Galesburg and vicinity, where the associations and friendships; peculiar to these fruitful years were treasured and enjoyed by the deceased as a necessity of her life. I want to mention some of the things in which Mrs. Pratt took increasing delight. There is an entry in the record book al of the Congregational church dated November 3th, [sic] 1878; opposite her name and under the column “Confession of Faith." This does not mean that she first confessed Faith in her Savior nearly twenty-three years ago—for the tendency of her whole life seems to have been Christward. But it does mean that during these years her loyalty to her church home and frank public avowal of her Savior have been her chief characteristics outside the best loved circle of her home. Owing to the frequent changes of residence and locality, incident to circumstances, the rearing and education of her family, ill health. painful and continuous it has not been possible for sister Pratt to enjoy the public means of Grace without frequent intervals. But it speaks much when we can truthfully say that though she felt keenly the intervals of absence from the public means of Grace, her absence was felt more by those who did attend and knew her best. She was one of the few among us of whom everybody spoke kindly. And now I think it we were to ask all who have known her one by one we should receive the same reply from each and all, and it would be, Mrs. Pratt was it good woman. Since returning to make her home with us in this house. which for the second time, and last, has been residence, it has been my privilege to enjoy her Christian fellowship. Her constant attendance at morning worship as a prayerful and intelligent believer. Her regular presence at the prayer meeting whenever possible and earnest pleading for the progress of the gospel in our community. Her studious and conscientious work as a Bible class teacher in two Sunday schools, often Performed in extreme physical weakness. Her consistent interest in our Home and Foreign Mission society, where her voice and presence were always welcome, doubly so, because her heart was in her voice and hand. These and kindred other services rendered by sister Pratt will cause us to share very keenly in the sudden bereavement which has come to this household. The deceased was not only a devout and decided Christian. but manifested an interest in every institution which had some worthy object in view. She possessed a strong and discriminating literary appetite and enjoyed the best things in literature and art. This sense was developed by a good education and the influence Olivet College where she was for a while, a student. Her passion for reading never ceased even in failing health. Mrs. Pratt did not believe that it was woman's lot to become slave to the dust pan, the wash tub and the dining-table. When her duty was done in these particulars it was never neglected she found time for mental and spiritual culture. Her memory was stored with some of the choicest gems of our literature. Her tongue was as the pen of a ready writer, in speech, and as a writer of papers and poetry, she wielded a facile pen. It was natural for her to seek congenial souls in the Woman's M. I. club of Galesburg and for her to become an active, contributing member whose absence was always felt and whose place now cannot well be filled. The library, public schools and Christian education found an intelligent advocate in her and loyal support also. In her younger years she taught school with acceptance and success. Now she. found time for these things. and in spite of years of physical disability and suffering. Time to comfort and counsel with others, time to speak a word for her master and time to prepare for eternity. Had Mrs. Pratt been blessed with health and ample means to indulge her talents and tastes, she would have become a leader and worker of more than local renown. But for years her health has been affected. Last Tuesday evening the teachers' meeting was held in this room with her. Last Thursday evening she was at the prayer-meeting and on Monday was about as usual, but complaining of ill-health. Late in the afternoon she was stricken with death and peacefully fell asleep about six o'clock. As quaint old Mathew Henry says of Mr. Aye of Scotland, “He breakfasted with his family in the Morning and took supper with the Lord Jesus." It is because of the things above mentioned and other services of a like-import that we share with this house, hold in their sudden bereavement. What the departed was to this home, in the capacity of a wife, Mother, counselor and controlling present* is best told in the enduring language and privacy of the home. Her well-thumbed and marked Bible adds eloquent testimony to our united verdict. Her children arise and call her blessed: her husband also praises her in the gates. The beautiful hymn of Fanny Crosby's -Saved by Grace" expressed her longing well. And now, according to our interpretation, sister Pratt is enjoying the beautic sight and telling the story. Four children survive: viz: Theodora, William K., Catherine Louise: Anna F.: beside her husband and all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. Semi-Weekly Argus 1901
DEATH OF MRS. S. PRATT.
Eleven years ago last May occurred the first of a series of attacks of paralysis, the last one of which came on at 5 clock yesterday afternoon and at 6 o'clock the angel of death came and released the spirit from its abode, allowing it to soar to the heavens to its maker. Mrs. Spencer Pratt has been a patient sufferer all pf these years and has born all with wonderful Christian fortitude. She was 63 years old last October. The deceased leaves a husband and four children to feel the loss of a beloved wife and mother: Mrs. Henry Trabert of Otsego, William K. of Detroit and Katherine and Anna who lived at home. Semi-Weekly Argus Sept 10, 1901 page 1
MRS. ANN AUGTSTA KENT PRATT • The funeral of Mrs. Pratt was held at the family residence on Grove street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 P. M. Mrs. Jessie Dewey sang "He Leadeth Me,” and “Abide With Me." Rev. S. Pearson officiated taking for his text several a marked passages in the 13th chapter of Hebrews as found in Mrs. Pratt's Bible, dwelling chiefly on the 14 verse. At the close Rev. Pearson read the following sketch of her life. Interment took place at Oak Grove cemetery. A large number attended the services and their presence and gifts of flowers bore silent tribute to the affection the deceased entertained. Mrs. Pratt was born October 28, 1838 in Fayetteville, Onondaga county, New York. In early life she moved to Michigan and on April the 8th.,1863, was married in Barry county, to Spencer H. Pratt. of Kalamazoo, also a native of New York State. These thirty-eight years of married life have been spent in Galesburg and vicinity, where the associations and friendships; peculiar to these fruitful years were treasured and enjoyed by the deceased as a necessity of her life. I want to mention some of the things in which Mrs. Pratt took increasing delight. There is an entry in the record book al of the Congregational church dated November 3th, [sic] 1878; opposite her name and under the column “Confession of Faith." This does not mean that she first confessed Faith in her Savior nearly twenty-three years ago—for the tendency of her whole life seems to have been Christward. But it does mean that during these years her loyalty to her church home and frank public avowal of her Savior have been her chief characteristics outside the best loved circle of her home. Owing to the frequent changes of residence and locality, incident to circumstances, the rearing and education of her family, ill health. painful and continuous it has not been possible for sister Pratt to enjoy the public means of Grace without frequent intervals. But it speaks much when we can truthfully say that though she felt keenly the intervals of absence from the public means of Grace, her absence was felt more by those who did attend and knew her best. She was one of the few among us of whom everybody spoke kindly. And now I think it we were to ask all who have known her one by one we should receive the same reply from each and all, and it would be, Mrs. Pratt was it good woman. Since returning to make her home with us in this house. which for the second time, and last, has been residence, it has been my privilege to enjoy her Christian fellowship. Her constant attendance at morning worship as a prayerful and intelligent believer. Her regular presence at the prayer meeting whenever possible and earnest pleading for the progress of the gospel in our community. Her studious and conscientious work as a Bible class teacher in two Sunday schools, often Performed in extreme physical weakness. Her consistent interest in our Home and Foreign Mission society, where her voice and presence were always welcome, doubly so, because her heart was in her voice and hand. These and kindred other services rendered by sister Pratt will cause us to share very keenly in the sudden bereavement which has come to this household. The deceased was not only a devout and decided Christian. but manifested an interest in every institution which had some worthy object in view. She possessed a strong and discriminating literary appetite and enjoyed the best things in literature and art. This sense was developed by a good education and the influence Olivet College where she was for a while, a student. Her passion for reading never ceased even in failing health. Mrs. Pratt did not believe that it was woman's lot to become slave to the dust pan, the wash tub and the dining-table. When her duty was done in these particulars it was never neglected she found time for mental and spiritual culture. Her memory was stored with some of the choicest gems of our literature. Her tongue was as the pen of a ready writer, in speech, and as a writer of papers and poetry, she wielded a facile pen. It was natural for her to seek congenial souls in the Woman's M. I. club of Galesburg and for her to become an active, contributing member whose absence was always felt and whose place now cannot well be filled. The library, public schools and Christian education found an intelligent advocate in her and loyal support also. In her younger years she taught school with acceptance and success. Now she. found time for these things. and in spite of years of physical disability and suffering. Time to comfort and counsel with others, time to speak a word for her master and time to prepare for eternity. Had Mrs. Pratt been blessed with health and ample means to indulge her talents and tastes, she would have become a leader and worker of more than local renown. But for years her health has been affected. Last Tuesday evening the teachers' meeting was held in this room with her. Last Thursday evening she was at the prayer-meeting and on Monday was about as usual, but complaining of ill-health. Late in the afternoon she was stricken with death and peacefully fell asleep about six o'clock. As quaint old Mathew Henry says of Mr. Aye of Scotland, “He breakfasted with his family in the Morning and took supper with the Lord Jesus." It is because of the things above mentioned and other services of a like-import that we share with this house, hold in their sudden bereavement. What the departed was to this home, in the capacity of a wife, Mother, counselor and controlling present* is best told in the enduring language and privacy of the home. Her well-thumbed and marked Bible adds eloquent testimony to our united verdict. Her children arise and call her blessed: her husband also praises her in the gates. The beautiful hymn of Fanny Crosby's -Saved by Grace" expressed her longing well. And now, according to our interpretation, sister Pratt is enjoying the beautic sight and telling the story. Four children survive: viz: Theodora, William K., Catherine Louise: Anna F.: beside her husband and all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. Semi-Weekly Argus 1901
Philemon & Marietta Hurd Kent
DEATH OF MRS. S. PRATT.
Eleven years ago last May occurred the first of a series of attacks of paralysis, the last one of which came on at 5 clock yesterday afternoon and at 6 o'clock the angel of death came and released the spirit from its abode, allowing it to soar to the heavens to its maker. Mrs. Spencer Pratt has been a patient sufferer all pf these years and has born all with wonderful Christian fortitude. She was 63 years old last October. The deceased leaves a husband and four children to feel the loss of a beloved wife and mother: Mrs. Henry Trabert of Otsego, William K. of Detroit and Katherine and Anna who lived at home. Semi-Weekly Argus Sept 10, 1901 page 1
MRS. ANN AUGTSTA KENT PRATT • The funeral of Mrs. Pratt was held at the family residence on Grove street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 P. M. Mrs. Jessie Dewey sang "He Leadeth Me,” and “Abide With Me." Rev. S. Pearson officiated taking for his text several a marked passages in the 13th chapter of Hebrews as found in Mrs. Pratt's Bible, dwelling chiefly on the 14 verse. At the close Rev. Pearson read the following sketch of her life. Interment took place at Oak Grove cemetery. A large number attended the services and their presence and gifts of flowers bore silent tribute to the affection the deceased entertained. Mrs. Pratt was born October 28, 1838 in Fayetteville, Onondaga county, New York. In early life she moved to Michigan and on April the 8th.,1863, was married in Barry county, to Spencer H. Pratt. of Kalamazoo, also a native of New York State. These thirty-eight years of married life have been spent in Galesburg and vicinity, where the associations and friendships; peculiar to these fruitful years were treasured and enjoyed by the deceased as a necessity of her life. I want to mention some of the things in which Mrs. Pratt took increasing delight. There is an entry in the record book al of the Congregational church dated November 3th, [sic] 1878; opposite her name and under the column “Confession of Faith." This does not mean that she first confessed Faith in her Savior nearly twenty-three years ago—for the tendency of her whole life seems to have been Christward. But it does mean that during these years her loyalty to her church home and frank public avowal of her Savior have been her chief characteristics outside the best loved circle of her home. Owing to the frequent changes of residence and locality, incident to circumstances, the rearing and education of her family, ill health. painful and continuous it has not been possible for sister Pratt to enjoy the public means of Grace without frequent intervals. But it speaks much when we can truthfully say that though she felt keenly the intervals of absence from the public means of Grace, her absence was felt more by those who did attend and knew her best. She was one of the few among us of whom everybody spoke kindly. And now I think it we were to ask all who have known her one by one we should receive the same reply from each and all, and it would be, Mrs. Pratt was it good woman. Since returning to make her home with us in this house. which for the second time, and last, has been residence, it has been my privilege to enjoy her Christian fellowship. Her constant attendance at morning worship as a prayerful and intelligent believer. Her regular presence at the prayer meeting whenever possible and earnest pleading for the progress of the gospel in our community. Her studious and conscientious work as a Bible class teacher in two Sunday schools, often Performed in extreme physical weakness. Her consistent interest in our Home and Foreign Mission society, where her voice and presence were always welcome, doubly so, because her heart was in her voice and hand. These and kindred other services rendered by sister Pratt will cause us to share very keenly in the sudden bereavement which has come to this household. The deceased was not only a devout and decided Christian. but manifested an interest in every institution which had some worthy object in view. She possessed a strong and discriminating literary appetite and enjoyed the best things in literature and art. This sense was developed by a good education and the influence Olivet College where she was for a while, a student. Her passion for reading never ceased even in failing health. Mrs. Pratt did not believe that it was woman's lot to become slave to the dust pan, the wash tub and the dining-table. When her duty was done in these particulars it was never neglected she found time for mental and spiritual culture. Her memory was stored with some of the choicest gems of our literature. Her tongue was as the pen of a ready writer, in speech, and as a writer of papers and poetry, she wielded a facile pen. It was natural for her to seek congenial souls in the Woman's M. I. club of Galesburg and for her to become an active, contributing member whose absence was always felt and whose place now cannot well be filled. The library, public schools and Christian education found an intelligent advocate in her and loyal support also. In her younger years she taught school with acceptance and success. Now she. found time for these things. and in spite of years of physical disability and suffering. Time to comfort and counsel with others, time to speak a word for her master and time to prepare for eternity. Had Mrs. Pratt been blessed with health and ample means to indulge her talents and tastes, she would have become a leader and worker of more than local renown. But for years her health has been affected. Last Tuesday evening the teachers' meeting was held in this room with her. Last Thursday evening she was at the prayer-meeting and on Monday was about as usual, but complaining of ill-health. Late in the afternoon she was stricken with death and peacefully fell asleep about six o'clock. As quaint old Mathew Henry says of Mr. Aye of Scotland, “He breakfasted with his family in the Morning and took supper with the Lord Jesus." It is because of the things above mentioned and other services of a like-import that we share with this house, hold in their sudden bereavement. What the departed was to this home, in the capacity of a wife, Mother, counselor and controlling present* is best told in the enduring language and privacy of the home. Her well-thumbed and marked Bible adds eloquent testimony to our united verdict. Her children arise and call her blessed: her husband also praises her in the gates. The beautiful hymn of Fanny Crosby's -Saved by Grace" expressed her longing well. And now, according to our interpretation, sister Pratt is enjoying the beautic sight and telling the story. Four children survive: viz: Theodora, William K., Catherine Louise: Anna F.: beside her husband and all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. Semi-Weekly Argus 1901
DEATH OF MRS. S. PRATT.
Eleven years ago last May occurred the first of a series of attacks of paralysis, the last one of which came on at 5 clock yesterday afternoon and at 6 o'clock the angel of death came and released the spirit from its abode, allowing it to soar to the heavens to its maker. Mrs. Spencer Pratt has been a patient sufferer all pf these years and has born all with wonderful Christian fortitude. She was 63 years old last October. The deceased leaves a husband and four children to feel the loss of a beloved wife and mother: Mrs. Henry Trabert of Otsego, William K. of Detroit and Katherine and Anna who lived at home. Semi-Weekly Argus Sept 10, 1901 page 1
MRS. ANN AUGTSTA KENT PRATT • The funeral of Mrs. Pratt was held at the family residence on Grove street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 P. M. Mrs. Jessie Dewey sang "He Leadeth Me,” and “Abide With Me." Rev. S. Pearson officiated taking for his text several a marked passages in the 13th chapter of Hebrews as found in Mrs. Pratt's Bible, dwelling chiefly on the 14 verse. At the close Rev. Pearson read the following sketch of her life. Interment took place at Oak Grove cemetery. A large number attended the services and their presence and gifts of flowers bore silent tribute to the affection the deceased entertained. Mrs. Pratt was born October 28, 1838 in Fayetteville, Onondaga county, New York. In early life she moved to Michigan and on April the 8th.,1863, was married in Barry county, to Spencer H. Pratt. of Kalamazoo, also a native of New York State. These thirty-eight years of married life have been spent in Galesburg and vicinity, where the associations and friendships; peculiar to these fruitful years were treasured and enjoyed by the deceased as a necessity of her life. I want to mention some of the things in which Mrs. Pratt took increasing delight. There is an entry in the record book al of the Congregational church dated November 3th, [sic] 1878; opposite her name and under the column “Confession of Faith." This does not mean that she first confessed Faith in her Savior nearly twenty-three years ago—for the tendency of her whole life seems to have been Christward. But it does mean that during these years her loyalty to her church home and frank public avowal of her Savior have been her chief characteristics outside the best loved circle of her home. Owing to the frequent changes of residence and locality, incident to circumstances, the rearing and education of her family, ill health. painful and continuous it has not been possible for sister Pratt to enjoy the public means of Grace without frequent intervals. But it speaks much when we can truthfully say that though she felt keenly the intervals of absence from the public means of Grace, her absence was felt more by those who did attend and knew her best. She was one of the few among us of whom everybody spoke kindly. And now I think it we were to ask all who have known her one by one we should receive the same reply from each and all, and it would be, Mrs. Pratt was it good woman. Since returning to make her home with us in this house. which for the second time, and last, has been residence, it has been my privilege to enjoy her Christian fellowship. Her constant attendance at morning worship as a prayerful and intelligent believer. Her regular presence at the prayer meeting whenever possible and earnest pleading for the progress of the gospel in our community. Her studious and conscientious work as a Bible class teacher in two Sunday schools, often Performed in extreme physical weakness. Her consistent interest in our Home and Foreign Mission society, where her voice and presence were always welcome, doubly so, because her heart was in her voice and hand. These and kindred other services rendered by sister Pratt will cause us to share very keenly in the sudden bereavement which has come to this household. The deceased was not only a devout and decided Christian. but manifested an interest in every institution which had some worthy object in view. She possessed a strong and discriminating literary appetite and enjoyed the best things in literature and art. This sense was developed by a good education and the influence Olivet College where she was for a while, a student. Her passion for reading never ceased even in failing health. Mrs. Pratt did not believe that it was woman's lot to become slave to the dust pan, the wash tub and the dining-table. When her duty was done in these particulars it was never neglected she found time for mental and spiritual culture. Her memory was stored with some of the choicest gems of our literature. Her tongue was as the pen of a ready writer, in speech, and as a writer of papers and poetry, she wielded a facile pen. It was natural for her to seek congenial souls in the Woman's M. I. club of Galesburg and for her to become an active, contributing member whose absence was always felt and whose place now cannot well be filled. The library, public schools and Christian education found an intelligent advocate in her and loyal support also. In her younger years she taught school with acceptance and success. Now she. found time for these things. and in spite of years of physical disability and suffering. Time to comfort and counsel with others, time to speak a word for her master and time to prepare for eternity. Had Mrs. Pratt been blessed with health and ample means to indulge her talents and tastes, she would have become a leader and worker of more than local renown. But for years her health has been affected. Last Tuesday evening the teachers' meeting was held in this room with her. Last Thursday evening she was at the prayer-meeting and on Monday was about as usual, but complaining of ill-health. Late in the afternoon she was stricken with death and peacefully fell asleep about six o'clock. As quaint old Mathew Henry says of Mr. Aye of Scotland, “He breakfasted with his family in the Morning and took supper with the Lord Jesus." It is because of the things above mentioned and other services of a like-import that we share with this house, hold in their sudden bereavement. What the departed was to this home, in the capacity of a wife, Mother, counselor and controlling present* is best told in the enduring language and privacy of the home. Her well-thumbed and marked Bible adds eloquent testimony to our united verdict. Her children arise and call her blessed: her husband also praises her in the gates. The beautiful hymn of Fanny Crosby's -Saved by Grace" expressed her longing well. And now, according to our interpretation, sister Pratt is enjoying the beautic sight and telling the story. Four children survive: viz: Theodora, William K., Catherine Louise: Anna F.: beside her husband and all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. Semi-Weekly Argus 1901
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