HAND OF DEATH
BEYERS
Martha Emmeline Ashton, the third
daughter of Joseph and Eusebia Ashton,
was born Jan. 32, 1869, and died at
her home in Prairie City March 5, 1911.
The funeral services were held in the
Methodist church at Peoria, Monday,
March 6th, and the body laid to rest in
the Peoria cemetery, Rev. Mercer of
Prairie City conducting the service.
She was married to John J. Byers
Sept. 26, 1895. To this union five
children were born; Ethel A., George M.,
Arvo J., Blanche E. and Lowell J.
It need not be said to those who know
her that she lived a simple unobtrusive
life, a life that spoke more by deeds and
kind acts than by words—"An innocent
girl to the last," as a friend remarked
the other day.
Throughout her sickness, Emma was
aware that she could not get well. Still
her whole thought was for the welfare
of her husband and children. Though
conscious that she must soon meet her
Savior, Emma was ready and willing to
go. She often spoke of it, and only regretted
that she could not care longer
for her family.
We will miss her from the home,
And our hearts in sorrow lie;,.
Yet we know that she is blessed '
In her home beyond the sky.
We would not recall her now
From the crown that she has won;
Though we cannot understand.
Still we say, "Thy will be done."
A.F.
(From the Pella Chronicle, March 9, 1911)
HAND OF DEATH
BEYERS
Martha Emmeline Ashton, the third
daughter of Joseph and Eusebia Ashton,
was born Jan. 32, 1869, and died at
her home in Prairie City March 5, 1911.
The funeral services were held in the
Methodist church at Peoria, Monday,
March 6th, and the body laid to rest in
the Peoria cemetery, Rev. Mercer of
Prairie City conducting the service.
She was married to John J. Byers
Sept. 26, 1895. To this union five
children were born; Ethel A., George M.,
Arvo J., Blanche E. and Lowell J.
It need not be said to those who know
her that she lived a simple unobtrusive
life, a life that spoke more by deeds and
kind acts than by words—"An innocent
girl to the last," as a friend remarked
the other day.
Throughout her sickness, Emma was
aware that she could not get well. Still
her whole thought was for the welfare
of her husband and children. Though
conscious that she must soon meet her
Savior, Emma was ready and willing to
go. She often spoke of it, and only regretted
that she could not care longer
for her family.
We will miss her from the home,
And our hearts in sorrow lie;,.
Yet we know that she is blessed '
In her home beyond the sky.
We would not recall her now
From the crown that she has won;
Though we cannot understand.
Still we say, "Thy will be done."
A.F.
(From the Pella Chronicle, March 9, 1911)
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