The Death of Mrs. Edward Barr.
In referring to the death of Mrs. Millia Barr, widow of the late Rev. Edward Barr, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in Ligonier, the Elkhart Review says: Mrs. Barr was found dead in apartments occupied by her and her daughter, Miss Ruth Barr, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Herrick, No. 115 North Fifth street, about 11 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, Sept 20. Mrs. Herrick made the discovery when she went to the room to ascertain how Mrs. Barr, who had been in failing health was faring. The deceased was lying on the bed, with her arms crossed over her breast. It was the same position that Mrs. Herrick had noted when, an hour before, she had visited the room and supposed Mrs. Barr was sleeping. The fact that her position had not changed startled Mrs. Herrick’s fears, and a hasty examination revealed tha the vital spark had fled. Mrs. Herrick then called neighbors, notified Miss Barr, who was at the office of the Angldile. Computing Scale Co., and summoned a physician. The last named stated that he believed death had been due to neuralgia of the heart. Earlier in the forenoon, about 9 o’clock, Mrs. Herrick had visited Mrs. Barr’s room and talked with her. She knew that Mrs. Barr had meat cooking, and when an hour later she noticed the odor of scorching meat she hurried to the room, but noting Mrs. Barr lying in what appears to be natural sleep, she did not speak to her, but quietly attended to the cooking meat and then tip-toed out of the room. Later the dread discovery was made as above described. Mrs. Barr had been in ill-health for some time and Miss Barr remained home with her Monday but decided it would be safe to resume work Tuesday. The aged woman had complained of severe pains in the side, and though patient in her sufferings remarked to Mrs. Herrick Monday that she hoped her physical trials would soon be ended by call to the eternal life. The remains were taken to the home of another daughter, Mrs. W. H. Mann, No 406 Jefferson street.
Mrs. Barr was known and revered in a number of Indiana cities, in which she had resided while her husband, the late Rev. Edward Barr, served as Presbyterian minister in the respective communities. After his ordination in his native town, Wooster, Ohio, in 1857, Mr. Barr and his wife lived there two years, then at Bedford, Ind., Lafayette, Frankfort, Muncie, Madison and Elkhart, besides one year in Wisconsin, to which state they moved in hope of benefitting her health. Rev. Mr. Barr retired from active work in 1806, and died in Elkhart February 8, 1904.
Mrs. Barr, whose maiden name was Millia Webb, was born and reared at Orleans, Ind., and her marriage took place May 15, 1852. Eight children were born to her, and the survivors are: Mrs. (Rev.) Jacob Wolf of Tioga, Pa; Rev. Walter Barr of Elkton, Colo.; Rev. Thomas Barr of Milwaukee; Mrs. (Dr.) George Horn of Haverhill, Mass.; Mrs. Martha Griffen of Chicago; Mrs. W. H. Mann and Miss Ruth of Elkhart. Rev. Thomas Barr, who spent his two weeks’ vacation with his mother here, returned home last Tuesday.
Mrs. Barr and Miss Ruth Barr spent a number of months in Massachusetts, returning here last July. It was partly in the hope improving Mrs. Barr’s health that she made the eastern visit. The venerable woman whose earthly career ending Sept. 20, was accustomed to suffering, for she was an invalid for twelve years as the result of a fall until some six or more years ago, when she received great help. Later the infirmities of age made themselves apparent.
Ligonier Leader, Ligonier, Indiana, September 29, 1910.
In referring to the death of Mrs. Millia Barr, widow of the late Rev. Edward Barr, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in Ligonier, the Elkhart Review says: Mrs. Barr was found dead in apartments occupied by her and her daughter, Miss Ruth Barr, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Herrick, No. 115 North Fifth street, about 11 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, Sept 20. Mrs. Herrick made the discovery when she went to the room to ascertain how Mrs. Barr, who had been in failing health was faring. The deceased was lying on the bed, with her arms crossed over her breast. It was the same position that Mrs. Herrick had noted when, an hour before, she had visited the room and supposed Mrs. Barr was sleeping. The fact that her position had not changed startled Mrs. Herrick’s fears, and a hasty examination revealed tha the vital spark had fled. Mrs. Herrick then called neighbors, notified Miss Barr, who was at the office of the Angldile. Computing Scale Co., and summoned a physician. The last named stated that he believed death had been due to neuralgia of the heart. Earlier in the forenoon, about 9 o’clock, Mrs. Herrick had visited Mrs. Barr’s room and talked with her. She knew that Mrs. Barr had meat cooking, and when an hour later she noticed the odor of scorching meat she hurried to the room, but noting Mrs. Barr lying in what appears to be natural sleep, she did not speak to her, but quietly attended to the cooking meat and then tip-toed out of the room. Later the dread discovery was made as above described. Mrs. Barr had been in ill-health for some time and Miss Barr remained home with her Monday but decided it would be safe to resume work Tuesday. The aged woman had complained of severe pains in the side, and though patient in her sufferings remarked to Mrs. Herrick Monday that she hoped her physical trials would soon be ended by call to the eternal life. The remains were taken to the home of another daughter, Mrs. W. H. Mann, No 406 Jefferson street.
Mrs. Barr was known and revered in a number of Indiana cities, in which she had resided while her husband, the late Rev. Edward Barr, served as Presbyterian minister in the respective communities. After his ordination in his native town, Wooster, Ohio, in 1857, Mr. Barr and his wife lived there two years, then at Bedford, Ind., Lafayette, Frankfort, Muncie, Madison and Elkhart, besides one year in Wisconsin, to which state they moved in hope of benefitting her health. Rev. Mr. Barr retired from active work in 1806, and died in Elkhart February 8, 1904.
Mrs. Barr, whose maiden name was Millia Webb, was born and reared at Orleans, Ind., and her marriage took place May 15, 1852. Eight children were born to her, and the survivors are: Mrs. (Rev.) Jacob Wolf of Tioga, Pa; Rev. Walter Barr of Elkton, Colo.; Rev. Thomas Barr of Milwaukee; Mrs. (Dr.) George Horn of Haverhill, Mass.; Mrs. Martha Griffen of Chicago; Mrs. W. H. Mann and Miss Ruth of Elkhart. Rev. Thomas Barr, who spent his two weeks’ vacation with his mother here, returned home last Tuesday.
Mrs. Barr and Miss Ruth Barr spent a number of months in Massachusetts, returning here last July. It was partly in the hope improving Mrs. Barr’s health that she made the eastern visit. The venerable woman whose earthly career ending Sept. 20, was accustomed to suffering, for she was an invalid for twelve years as the result of a fall until some six or more years ago, when she received great help. Later the infirmities of age made themselves apparent.
Ligonier Leader, Ligonier, Indiana, September 29, 1910.
The Death of Mrs. Edward Barr.
In referring to the death of Mrs. Millia Barr, widow of the late Rev. Edward Barr, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in Ligonier, the Elkhart Review says: Mrs. Barr was found dead in apartments occupied by her and her daughter, Miss Ruth Barr, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Herrick, No. 115 North Fifth street, about 11 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, Sept 20. Mrs. Herrick made the discovery when she went to the room to ascertain how Mrs. Barr, who had been in failing health was faring. The deceased was lying on the bed, with her arms crossed over her breast. It was the same position that Mrs. Herrick had noted when, an hour before, she had visited the room and supposed Mrs. Barr was sleeping. The fact that her position had not changed startled Mrs. Herrick’s fears, and a hasty examination revealed tha the vital spark had fled. Mrs. Herrick then called neighbors, notified Miss Barr, who was at the office of the Angldile. Computing Scale Co., and summoned a physician. The last named stated that he believed death had been due to neuralgia of the heart. Earlier in the forenoon, about 9 o’clock, Mrs. Herrick had visited Mrs. Barr’s room and talked with her. She knew that Mrs. Barr had meat cooking, and when an hour later she noticed the odor of scorching meat she hurried to the room, but noting Mrs. Barr lying in what appears to be natural sleep, she did not speak to her, but quietly attended to the cooking meat and then tip-toed out of the room. Later the dread discovery was made as above described. Mrs. Barr had been in ill-health for some time and Miss Barr remained home with her Monday but decided it would be safe to resume work Tuesday. The aged woman had complained of severe pains in the side, and though patient in her sufferings remarked to Mrs. Herrick Monday that she hoped her physical trials would soon be ended by call to the eternal life. The remains were taken to the home of another daughter, Mrs. W. H. Mann, No 406 Jefferson street.
Mrs. Barr was known and revered in a number of Indiana cities, in which she had resided while her husband, the late Rev. Edward Barr, served as Presbyterian minister in the respective communities. After his ordination in his native town, Wooster, Ohio, in 1857, Mr. Barr and his wife lived there two years, then at Bedford, Ind., Lafayette, Frankfort, Muncie, Madison and Elkhart, besides one year in Wisconsin, to which state they moved in hope of benefitting her health. Rev. Mr. Barr retired from active work in 1806, and died in Elkhart February 8, 1904.
Mrs. Barr, whose maiden name was Millia Webb, was born and reared at Orleans, Ind., and her marriage took place May 15, 1852. Eight children were born to her, and the survivors are: Mrs. (Rev.) Jacob Wolf of Tioga, Pa; Rev. Walter Barr of Elkton, Colo.; Rev. Thomas Barr of Milwaukee; Mrs. (Dr.) George Horn of Haverhill, Mass.; Mrs. Martha Griffen of Chicago; Mrs. W. H. Mann and Miss Ruth of Elkhart. Rev. Thomas Barr, who spent his two weeks’ vacation with his mother here, returned home last Tuesday.
Mrs. Barr and Miss Ruth Barr spent a number of months in Massachusetts, returning here last July. It was partly in the hope improving Mrs. Barr’s health that she made the eastern visit. The venerable woman whose earthly career ending Sept. 20, was accustomed to suffering, for she was an invalid for twelve years as the result of a fall until some six or more years ago, when she received great help. Later the infirmities of age made themselves apparent.
Ligonier Leader, Ligonier, Indiana, September 29, 1910.
In referring to the death of Mrs. Millia Barr, widow of the late Rev. Edward Barr, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church in Ligonier, the Elkhart Review says: Mrs. Barr was found dead in apartments occupied by her and her daughter, Miss Ruth Barr, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Herrick, No. 115 North Fifth street, about 11 o’clock a.m., Tuesday, Sept 20. Mrs. Herrick made the discovery when she went to the room to ascertain how Mrs. Barr, who had been in failing health was faring. The deceased was lying on the bed, with her arms crossed over her breast. It was the same position that Mrs. Herrick had noted when, an hour before, she had visited the room and supposed Mrs. Barr was sleeping. The fact that her position had not changed startled Mrs. Herrick’s fears, and a hasty examination revealed tha the vital spark had fled. Mrs. Herrick then called neighbors, notified Miss Barr, who was at the office of the Angldile. Computing Scale Co., and summoned a physician. The last named stated that he believed death had been due to neuralgia of the heart. Earlier in the forenoon, about 9 o’clock, Mrs. Herrick had visited Mrs. Barr’s room and talked with her. She knew that Mrs. Barr had meat cooking, and when an hour later she noticed the odor of scorching meat she hurried to the room, but noting Mrs. Barr lying in what appears to be natural sleep, she did not speak to her, but quietly attended to the cooking meat and then tip-toed out of the room. Later the dread discovery was made as above described. Mrs. Barr had been in ill-health for some time and Miss Barr remained home with her Monday but decided it would be safe to resume work Tuesday. The aged woman had complained of severe pains in the side, and though patient in her sufferings remarked to Mrs. Herrick Monday that she hoped her physical trials would soon be ended by call to the eternal life. The remains were taken to the home of another daughter, Mrs. W. H. Mann, No 406 Jefferson street.
Mrs. Barr was known and revered in a number of Indiana cities, in which she had resided while her husband, the late Rev. Edward Barr, served as Presbyterian minister in the respective communities. After his ordination in his native town, Wooster, Ohio, in 1857, Mr. Barr and his wife lived there two years, then at Bedford, Ind., Lafayette, Frankfort, Muncie, Madison and Elkhart, besides one year in Wisconsin, to which state they moved in hope of benefitting her health. Rev. Mr. Barr retired from active work in 1806, and died in Elkhart February 8, 1904.
Mrs. Barr, whose maiden name was Millia Webb, was born and reared at Orleans, Ind., and her marriage took place May 15, 1852. Eight children were born to her, and the survivors are: Mrs. (Rev.) Jacob Wolf of Tioga, Pa; Rev. Walter Barr of Elkton, Colo.; Rev. Thomas Barr of Milwaukee; Mrs. (Dr.) George Horn of Haverhill, Mass.; Mrs. Martha Griffen of Chicago; Mrs. W. H. Mann and Miss Ruth of Elkhart. Rev. Thomas Barr, who spent his two weeks’ vacation with his mother here, returned home last Tuesday.
Mrs. Barr and Miss Ruth Barr spent a number of months in Massachusetts, returning here last July. It was partly in the hope improving Mrs. Barr’s health that she made the eastern visit. The venerable woman whose earthly career ending Sept. 20, was accustomed to suffering, for she was an invalid for twelve years as the result of a fall until some six or more years ago, when she received great help. Later the infirmities of age made themselves apparent.
Ligonier Leader, Ligonier, Indiana, September 29, 1910.
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age 79. Died in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Concord Twp., Indiana. Undertaker, Stephens and Baker, Elkhart, In. Wife of Rev. Edward Barr.
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