At her home in Afton, at 1:15 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 1901, Angeline, wife of H.C. Miller, died after a brief illness, aged 65 years, 11 months, and 17 days. The funeral service took place from the Evangelical church to the Afton cemetery at 3 p.m., Sunday. The sad rites being conducted by the Rev. J. Peery. The following gentlemen served as pall bearers: G.W. Kelly, A. Almstead, A.E. Lee, J.A. Grant, J.A. Anderson, G.W. Cunningham.
Deceased was born in Ohio, Oct. 28, 1836, and when three years of age removed with her family to Indiana. Here she grew into young womanhood, enjoying such advantages as the country offered in the early days of its development. When the flush of youth mantled her cheek, and her eyes sparkled with expectancy, she was led to the alter by Mr. H.C. Miller on June 11, 1857, and at the home of her parents took the marriage vows that bound her for life to the man whom she had chosen for a companion. Mr. Miller being an Indianan, having been born in Henry County near Middletown.
To this union 13 children were born, 4 of whom preceded their mother to the other shore. Those living are, in order of their age: Joseph, of Nebraska; Samuel, of Dodge township, this county; David, of Delaware County, Indiana; Casmon D., of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Mary L.A. Lecocq, of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Isabella G.W. Darnell, of Sand Creek township, this county; James T., of Afton; Mrs. Laura O.E. Showers, of Dunlop, Grundy County, Mo; Mrs. Cora F.M. Kingery, of Lincoln township, this county.
The family located in this county, March 13, 1877, on an eighty acre farm near Thayer. The active life of a farmers wife formed the life work of the deceased, and that she was a helpmate worthy of the name is attested by the stricken husband, whose declining years will feel the lack of that devotion and thoughtfulness which marked their long and happy journey together, ending at the grave side last Sunday as the shadows of the afternoon were lengthening into evening.
About three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Miller retired from farming and located in Lorimor, where they resided a couple of years, coming to Afton last March.
Some thirty years ago the deceased professed the new life and united herself with the Christian church, in which she was a devout member for many years. Her spiritual life was renewed during the Sunday revival here and she connected herself with the Evangelical church in which she was an earnest worker for the advancement of the kingdom of the Master.
As wife and mother her life was exemplary, the memory of her many thoughtful acts and indulgent sacrifices being the richest gem stored in the minds and hearts of those near and dear to her. As a neighbor, she was obliging to a fault, the esteem in which she was held by all being attested by the large attendance at the church and the cortege of sorrowing friends which followed the remains to the tomb.
Deceased had been ailing for the past six months, but with characteristic perseverance, she kept about her duties, complaining but little. A week ago last Sunday she attended church, and appeared in usual health. On Tuesday afternoon she took sick and was compelled to take to her bed On Wednesday morning she passed into unconsciousness, from which condition she never fully recovered. Rays of returning reason were noticeable Thursday, when, with a smile on her face, and a tear in her eye, she bade her husband and children good-by. Realizing that the end was near, the family gathered at the bed side and awaited the summons. The silent messenger approached still nearer, the gathering dews of death grew denser, when finally with finger soft as down the white robed messenger closed the eyes and sealed the lips in the beautiful sleep that will be broken only when the Master bids the graves to give up their dead.
The services at the church were peculiarly sad and impressive, the discourse of the Rev. J. Peery being an eloquent and touching appeal to all to seek the better life. The great congregation was toughed by the earnestness of the speaker, and many eyes were dimmed with tears as the truth and importance of the message was being delivered to them sank into their hearts.
Deceased was born in Ohio, Oct. 28, 1836, and when three years of age removed with her family to Indiana. Here she grew into young womanhood, enjoying such advantages as the country offered in the early days of its development. When the flush of youth mantled her cheek, and her eyes sparkled with expectancy, she was led to the alter by Mr. H.C. Miller on June 11, 1857, and at the home of her parents took the marriage vows that bound her for life to the man whom she had chosen for a companion. Mr. Miller being an Indianan, having been born in Henry County near Middletown.
To this union 13 children were born, 4 of whom preceded their mother to the other shore. Those living are, in order of their age: Joseph, of Nebraska; Samuel, of Dodge township, this county; David, of Delaware County, Indiana; Casmon D., of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Mary L.A. Lecocq, of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Isabella G.W. Darnell, of Sand Creek township, this county; James T., of Afton; Mrs. Laura O.E. Showers, of Dunlop, Grundy County, Mo; Mrs. Cora F.M. Kingery, of Lincoln township, this county.
The family located in this county, March 13, 1877, on an eighty acre farm near Thayer. The active life of a farmers wife formed the life work of the deceased, and that she was a helpmate worthy of the name is attested by the stricken husband, whose declining years will feel the lack of that devotion and thoughtfulness which marked their long and happy journey together, ending at the grave side last Sunday as the shadows of the afternoon were lengthening into evening.
About three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Miller retired from farming and located in Lorimor, where they resided a couple of years, coming to Afton last March.
Some thirty years ago the deceased professed the new life and united herself with the Christian church, in which she was a devout member for many years. Her spiritual life was renewed during the Sunday revival here and she connected herself with the Evangelical church in which she was an earnest worker for the advancement of the kingdom of the Master.
As wife and mother her life was exemplary, the memory of her many thoughtful acts and indulgent sacrifices being the richest gem stored in the minds and hearts of those near and dear to her. As a neighbor, she was obliging to a fault, the esteem in which she was held by all being attested by the large attendance at the church and the cortege of sorrowing friends which followed the remains to the tomb.
Deceased had been ailing for the past six months, but with characteristic perseverance, she kept about her duties, complaining but little. A week ago last Sunday she attended church, and appeared in usual health. On Tuesday afternoon she took sick and was compelled to take to her bed On Wednesday morning she passed into unconsciousness, from which condition she never fully recovered. Rays of returning reason were noticeable Thursday, when, with a smile on her face, and a tear in her eye, she bade her husband and children good-by. Realizing that the end was near, the family gathered at the bed side and awaited the summons. The silent messenger approached still nearer, the gathering dews of death grew denser, when finally with finger soft as down the white robed messenger closed the eyes and sealed the lips in the beautiful sleep that will be broken only when the Master bids the graves to give up their dead.
The services at the church were peculiarly sad and impressive, the discourse of the Rev. J. Peery being an eloquent and touching appeal to all to seek the better life. The great congregation was toughed by the earnestness of the speaker, and many eyes were dimmed with tears as the truth and importance of the message was being delivered to them sank into their hearts.
At her home in Afton, at 1:15 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 1901, Angeline, wife of H.C. Miller, died after a brief illness, aged 65 years, 11 months, and 17 days. The funeral service took place from the Evangelical church to the Afton cemetery at 3 p.m., Sunday. The sad rites being conducted by the Rev. J. Peery. The following gentlemen served as pall bearers: G.W. Kelly, A. Almstead, A.E. Lee, J.A. Grant, J.A. Anderson, G.W. Cunningham.
Deceased was born in Ohio, Oct. 28, 1836, and when three years of age removed with her family to Indiana. Here she grew into young womanhood, enjoying such advantages as the country offered in the early days of its development. When the flush of youth mantled her cheek, and her eyes sparkled with expectancy, she was led to the alter by Mr. H.C. Miller on June 11, 1857, and at the home of her parents took the marriage vows that bound her for life to the man whom she had chosen for a companion. Mr. Miller being an Indianan, having been born in Henry County near Middletown.
To this union 13 children were born, 4 of whom preceded their mother to the other shore. Those living are, in order of their age: Joseph, of Nebraska; Samuel, of Dodge township, this county; David, of Delaware County, Indiana; Casmon D., of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Mary L.A. Lecocq, of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Isabella G.W. Darnell, of Sand Creek township, this county; James T., of Afton; Mrs. Laura O.E. Showers, of Dunlop, Grundy County, Mo; Mrs. Cora F.M. Kingery, of Lincoln township, this county.
The family located in this county, March 13, 1877, on an eighty acre farm near Thayer. The active life of a farmers wife formed the life work of the deceased, and that she was a helpmate worthy of the name is attested by the stricken husband, whose declining years will feel the lack of that devotion and thoughtfulness which marked their long and happy journey together, ending at the grave side last Sunday as the shadows of the afternoon were lengthening into evening.
About three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Miller retired from farming and located in Lorimor, where they resided a couple of years, coming to Afton last March.
Some thirty years ago the deceased professed the new life and united herself with the Christian church, in which she was a devout member for many years. Her spiritual life was renewed during the Sunday revival here and she connected herself with the Evangelical church in which she was an earnest worker for the advancement of the kingdom of the Master.
As wife and mother her life was exemplary, the memory of her many thoughtful acts and indulgent sacrifices being the richest gem stored in the minds and hearts of those near and dear to her. As a neighbor, she was obliging to a fault, the esteem in which she was held by all being attested by the large attendance at the church and the cortege of sorrowing friends which followed the remains to the tomb.
Deceased had been ailing for the past six months, but with characteristic perseverance, she kept about her duties, complaining but little. A week ago last Sunday she attended church, and appeared in usual health. On Tuesday afternoon she took sick and was compelled to take to her bed On Wednesday morning she passed into unconsciousness, from which condition she never fully recovered. Rays of returning reason were noticeable Thursday, when, with a smile on her face, and a tear in her eye, she bade her husband and children good-by. Realizing that the end was near, the family gathered at the bed side and awaited the summons. The silent messenger approached still nearer, the gathering dews of death grew denser, when finally with finger soft as down the white robed messenger closed the eyes and sealed the lips in the beautiful sleep that will be broken only when the Master bids the graves to give up their dead.
The services at the church were peculiarly sad and impressive, the discourse of the Rev. J. Peery being an eloquent and touching appeal to all to seek the better life. The great congregation was toughed by the earnestness of the speaker, and many eyes were dimmed with tears as the truth and importance of the message was being delivered to them sank into their hearts.
Deceased was born in Ohio, Oct. 28, 1836, and when three years of age removed with her family to Indiana. Here she grew into young womanhood, enjoying such advantages as the country offered in the early days of its development. When the flush of youth mantled her cheek, and her eyes sparkled with expectancy, she was led to the alter by Mr. H.C. Miller on June 11, 1857, and at the home of her parents took the marriage vows that bound her for life to the man whom she had chosen for a companion. Mr. Miller being an Indianan, having been born in Henry County near Middletown.
To this union 13 children were born, 4 of whom preceded their mother to the other shore. Those living are, in order of their age: Joseph, of Nebraska; Samuel, of Dodge township, this county; David, of Delaware County, Indiana; Casmon D., of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Mary L.A. Lecocq, of Dodge township, this county; Mrs. Isabella G.W. Darnell, of Sand Creek township, this county; James T., of Afton; Mrs. Laura O.E. Showers, of Dunlop, Grundy County, Mo; Mrs. Cora F.M. Kingery, of Lincoln township, this county.
The family located in this county, March 13, 1877, on an eighty acre farm near Thayer. The active life of a farmers wife formed the life work of the deceased, and that she was a helpmate worthy of the name is attested by the stricken husband, whose declining years will feel the lack of that devotion and thoughtfulness which marked their long and happy journey together, ending at the grave side last Sunday as the shadows of the afternoon were lengthening into evening.
About three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Miller retired from farming and located in Lorimor, where they resided a couple of years, coming to Afton last March.
Some thirty years ago the deceased professed the new life and united herself with the Christian church, in which she was a devout member for many years. Her spiritual life was renewed during the Sunday revival here and she connected herself with the Evangelical church in which she was an earnest worker for the advancement of the kingdom of the Master.
As wife and mother her life was exemplary, the memory of her many thoughtful acts and indulgent sacrifices being the richest gem stored in the minds and hearts of those near and dear to her. As a neighbor, she was obliging to a fault, the esteem in which she was held by all being attested by the large attendance at the church and the cortege of sorrowing friends which followed the remains to the tomb.
Deceased had been ailing for the past six months, but with characteristic perseverance, she kept about her duties, complaining but little. A week ago last Sunday she attended church, and appeared in usual health. On Tuesday afternoon she took sick and was compelled to take to her bed On Wednesday morning she passed into unconsciousness, from which condition she never fully recovered. Rays of returning reason were noticeable Thursday, when, with a smile on her face, and a tear in her eye, she bade her husband and children good-by. Realizing that the end was near, the family gathered at the bed side and awaited the summons. The silent messenger approached still nearer, the gathering dews of death grew denser, when finally with finger soft as down the white robed messenger closed the eyes and sealed the lips in the beautiful sleep that will be broken only when the Master bids the graves to give up their dead.
The services at the church were peculiarly sad and impressive, the discourse of the Rev. J. Peery being an eloquent and touching appeal to all to seek the better life. The great congregation was toughed by the earnestness of the speaker, and many eyes were dimmed with tears as the truth and importance of the message was being delivered to them sank into their hearts.
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