We had a call this morning from that old and well known former citizen of this county, Mr. Ham. Scott, now of St. Joseph, where he has a fine fruit farm. His wife has been in attendance upon her sister, Mrs. T. M. Robe of Cooper, who has been ill for some time, and whose sufferings ended Monday in death. The funeral was held yesterday and Mr. and Mrs. Scott returned to their home. The late Mrs. Robe was a daughter of Reuben Sweet of this place and was much esteemed. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph August 24, 1882 page 3
The Death of Mrs. T. M. Robe.
DIED—Of cancer Aug. 20 1882, at her home in East Cooper, Mrs. Mary E. Robe, wife of Theodore M. Robe.
Mrs. Robe was born in Wilson, Niagara county, N. Y., June 22, 1841. Removed to Kalamazoo with her father's family when three years of age, so that nearly her whole life has been spent in this vicinity. She was married to her now bereaved husband on the 5th of May, 1861. Mrs. Robe has always been very active in her home, social and church life. Though not strong physically, ye t she accomplished much in each of these spheres. Full of life and vivacity she always gave pleasure to those associated with her. Many will drop the silent tear when they know that she that was the lively little Mary Sweet is gone. She was converted ad joined the Methodist church when 17 years of age and always continued to love and labor for its prosperity until laid aside by her last illness. She was an accomplished musician, but her greatest delight was in sacred music. She entered the choir at 9 years of age and was nearly always connected with some choir as a singer or organist during the rest of her life She was also a very efficient teacher in Sunday school nearly all her life. She was a remarkable woman in many respects. She was heroic and "true as steel" and the true story of her life would verify the truth of the expression that truth is stranger than fiction. She bore severe trials patiently and all through her long and painful illness was more cheerful than it was possible for her friends about her to be. The closing scene was very fitting to such a life. All was peace. She arranged for her departure with deliberation. She desired that both her pastor, Rev. Tanner, whom she dearly loved, and Rev. Day of Cadillac, who has known her all her married life, should conduct the religious exercises at her funeral. She selected the pieces to be sung and then waited patiently. Un that Sunday morning there came a change and it was evident her time of departure was come. She addressed each one affectionately and sent messages of love to those not present. She said I love you all so much. A little later her husband asked her if all was well. Oh yes, she said, all is well! "Jesus is precious to me" now." This is the religion to die by, the old fashioned religion, she repeated again, the old fashioned Methodist religion. She lingered a little time, then saying, " I am so tired. Lord Jesus pray thee take me now." She then embraced her husband with both arms about his neck, then resting upon his arm passed quietly away and was gone without moving a muscle. " He giveth his beloved sleep. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph August 29, 1882 page 3
The Death of Mrs. T. M. Robe.
DIED—Of cancer Aug. 20 1882, at her home in East Cooper, Mrs. Mary E. Robe, wife of Theodore M. Robe.
Mrs. Robe was born in Wilson, Niagara county, N. Y., June 22, 1841. Removed to Kalamazoo with her father's family when three years of age, so that nearly her whole life has been spent in this vicinity. She was married to her now bereaved husband on the 5th of May, 1861. Mrs. Robe has always been very active in her home, social and church life. Though not strong physically, ye t she accomplished much in each of these spheres. Full of life and vivacity she always gave pleasure to those associated with her. Many will drop the silent tear when they know that she that was the lively little Mary Sweet is gone. She was converted ad joined the Methodist church when 17 years of age and always continued to love and labor for its prosperity until laid aside by her last illness. She was an accomplished musician, but her greatest delight was in sacred music. She entered the choir at 9 years of age and was nearly always connected with some choir as a singer or organist during the rest of her life She was also a very efficient teacher in Sunday school nearly all her life. She was a remarkable woman in many respects. She was heroic and "true as steel" and the true story of her life would verify the truth of the expression that truth is stranger than fiction. She bore severe trials patiently and all through her long and painful illness was more cheerful than it was possible for her friends about her to be. The closing scene was very fitting to such a life. All was peace. She arranged for her departure with deliberation. She desired that both her pastor, Rev. Tanner, whom she dearly loved, and Rev. Day of Cadillac, who has known her all her married life, should conduct the religious exercises at her funeral. She selected the pieces to be sung and then waited patiently. Un that Sunday morning there came a change and it was evident her time of departure was come. She addressed each one affectionately and sent messages of love to those not present. She said I love you all so much. A little later her husband asked her if all was well. Oh yes, she said, all is well! "Jesus is precious to me" now." This is the religion to die by, the old fashioned religion, she repeated again, the old fashioned Methodist religion. She lingered a little time, then saying, " I am so tired. Lord Jesus pray thee take me now." She then embraced her husband with both arms about his neck, then resting upon his arm passed quietly away and was gone without moving a muscle. " He giveth his beloved sleep. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph August 29, 1882 page 3
We had a call this morning from that old and well known former citizen of this county, Mr. Ham. Scott, now of St. Joseph, where he has a fine fruit farm. His wife has been in attendance upon her sister, Mrs. T. M. Robe of Cooper, who has been ill for some time, and whose sufferings ended Monday in death. The funeral was held yesterday and Mr. and Mrs. Scott returned to their home. The late Mrs. Robe was a daughter of Reuben Sweet of this place and was much esteemed. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph August 24, 1882 page 3
The Death of Mrs. T. M. Robe.
DIED—Of cancer Aug. 20 1882, at her home in East Cooper, Mrs. Mary E. Robe, wife of Theodore M. Robe.
Mrs. Robe was born in Wilson, Niagara county, N. Y., June 22, 1841. Removed to Kalamazoo with her father's family when three years of age, so that nearly her whole life has been spent in this vicinity. She was married to her now bereaved husband on the 5th of May, 1861. Mrs. Robe has always been very active in her home, social and church life. Though not strong physically, ye t she accomplished much in each of these spheres. Full of life and vivacity she always gave pleasure to those associated with her. Many will drop the silent tear when they know that she that was the lively little Mary Sweet is gone. She was converted ad joined the Methodist church when 17 years of age and always continued to love and labor for its prosperity until laid aside by her last illness. She was an accomplished musician, but her greatest delight was in sacred music. She entered the choir at 9 years of age and was nearly always connected with some choir as a singer or organist during the rest of her life She was also a very efficient teacher in Sunday school nearly all her life. She was a remarkable woman in many respects. She was heroic and "true as steel" and the true story of her life would verify the truth of the expression that truth is stranger than fiction. She bore severe trials patiently and all through her long and painful illness was more cheerful than it was possible for her friends about her to be. The closing scene was very fitting to such a life. All was peace. She arranged for her departure with deliberation. She desired that both her pastor, Rev. Tanner, whom she dearly loved, and Rev. Day of Cadillac, who has known her all her married life, should conduct the religious exercises at her funeral. She selected the pieces to be sung and then waited patiently. Un that Sunday morning there came a change and it was evident her time of departure was come. She addressed each one affectionately and sent messages of love to those not present. She said I love you all so much. A little later her husband asked her if all was well. Oh yes, she said, all is well! "Jesus is precious to me" now." This is the religion to die by, the old fashioned religion, she repeated again, the old fashioned Methodist religion. She lingered a little time, then saying, " I am so tired. Lord Jesus pray thee take me now." She then embraced her husband with both arms about his neck, then resting upon his arm passed quietly away and was gone without moving a muscle. " He giveth his beloved sleep. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph August 29, 1882 page 3
The Death of Mrs. T. M. Robe.
DIED—Of cancer Aug. 20 1882, at her home in East Cooper, Mrs. Mary E. Robe, wife of Theodore M. Robe.
Mrs. Robe was born in Wilson, Niagara county, N. Y., June 22, 1841. Removed to Kalamazoo with her father's family when three years of age, so that nearly her whole life has been spent in this vicinity. She was married to her now bereaved husband on the 5th of May, 1861. Mrs. Robe has always been very active in her home, social and church life. Though not strong physically, ye t she accomplished much in each of these spheres. Full of life and vivacity she always gave pleasure to those associated with her. Many will drop the silent tear when they know that she that was the lively little Mary Sweet is gone. She was converted ad joined the Methodist church when 17 years of age and always continued to love and labor for its prosperity until laid aside by her last illness. She was an accomplished musician, but her greatest delight was in sacred music. She entered the choir at 9 years of age and was nearly always connected with some choir as a singer or organist during the rest of her life She was also a very efficient teacher in Sunday school nearly all her life. She was a remarkable woman in many respects. She was heroic and "true as steel" and the true story of her life would verify the truth of the expression that truth is stranger than fiction. She bore severe trials patiently and all through her long and painful illness was more cheerful than it was possible for her friends about her to be. The closing scene was very fitting to such a life. All was peace. She arranged for her departure with deliberation. She desired that both her pastor, Rev. Tanner, whom she dearly loved, and Rev. Day of Cadillac, who has known her all her married life, should conduct the religious exercises at her funeral. She selected the pieces to be sung and then waited patiently. Un that Sunday morning there came a change and it was evident her time of departure was come. She addressed each one affectionately and sent messages of love to those not present. She said I love you all so much. A little later her husband asked her if all was well. Oh yes, she said, all is well! "Jesus is precious to me" now." This is the religion to die by, the old fashioned religion, she repeated again, the old fashioned Methodist religion. She lingered a little time, then saying, " I am so tired. Lord Jesus pray thee take me now." She then embraced her husband with both arms about his neck, then resting upon his arm passed quietly away and was gone without moving a muscle. " He giveth his beloved sleep. Kalamazoo Daily Telegraph August 29, 1882 page 3
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