McCracken Enterprise - April 30, 1909.
"As the day gives up to the night, as the midnight gives up to the dawn of day, it seemed a fitting hour for a body to give up it's soul to the light of a better world and to it's Creator. Mrs. Lavina Chenoweth passed from this earthly life to a better one at her residence in this city at 1 oclock, Tuesday morning, leaving five children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Chenoweth was one of the early settlers in McCracken, coming here when the city was first started and has been a resident since. She had been a patient sufferer for several weeks but at last disease broke her great vitality and her spirit fled to take abode with those of the blest. She was one of the very few people whose every characteristic was loved. Always patient, kind and loving, thoughtful for those around her and away from her, she has been a faithful mother, one who, though she has departed from this life, leaves an influence that will always remain. She needed no preperation to meet her God, for her life was lived with Him for guidance.
Short funeral services were held at the family residence at 4 oclock Tuesday afternoon at which old time friends called and paid their last tribute to the deceased. Deeply sympathetic prayers were made by Rev. Courtner and Rev. Baker and songs were sung while friends filed by and looked for the last time into the kindly face of the deceased.
In her death her children lose a kind and affectionate mother and the neighbors a friend who was always ready to help share their pain and sorrow. None ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of a genuine hospitality. Disease did not destroy the charm of a kind indulgent disposition nor age diminish her unselfish solicitude for her friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Chenoweth was born in Preble county, Ohio, February 15, 1828, and at the age of four years moved to Warren county, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. In the year 1845 she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Chenoweth, and to this union seven children were born, five boys and two girls, five of whom are living: E. S. Chenoweth, J. W. Chenoweth, W. G. Chenoweth, Kansas City, Sarah L. Holland, Seward, Neb., and Mrs. Nancy Spencer of Kahului, H. I.
In the year 1871 she with her husband and family moved from Warren county, Ind., to Henry county, Iowa. In the year 1887 they became residents of Lyons, Rice county, Kansas, and in 1892 moved to McCracken where she has continued to make her residence.
At the age of 12 years she was converted to the faith of the United Brethren church and was a faithful member of this church until 1871, when she moved to Henry county, Iowa, and there united with the Methodist church and has lived a devoted Christian life to the last moment. She was prepared to meet her Saviour and expressed a desire to be with Him. She was a loyal member of the church and her memory will always be held sacred by the church here. She was a woman of bright intellect, charitable, thoughtful and kind to all, and her personality was an inspiration and help not only to those of her own family, but to all with whom she came in contact. She will be greatly missed in this city for she was beloved by all.
Her husband preceded her several years, dying August 12, 1890, and was laid to rest in the Lyons cemetery. On Wednesday all that was earthly of this good woman was placed beside her husband in the family lot at that place. She peacefully gave up her soul, surrounded by the members of her family, who reside here, when the end came. W. G. Chenoweth, a son, is confined at his home in Kansas City, with pneumonia, Mrs. Holland was kept at home by illness in her family, Mrs. Spencer is at present sailing for San Francisco and is expected here in a few days. She is not aware of her mother's death.
The remains were taken from this place on the early train Wednesday morning accompanied by her children and friends. The services at Lyons were conducted by Rev. Baker, pastor of the M. E. church of McCracken, assisted by Rev. Hall of the Methodist church of that city.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, handsome pieces being contributed by McCracken Lodge A. F. & A. M., and the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church.
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"As the day gives up to the night, as the midnight gives up to the dawn of day, it seemed a fitting hour for a body to give up it's soul to the light of a better world and to it's Creator. Mrs. Lavina Chenoweth passed from this earthly life to a better one at her residence in this city at 1 oclock, Tuesday morning, leaving five children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Chenoweth was one of the early settlers in McCracken, coming here when the city was first started and has been a resident since. She had been a patient sufferer for several weeks but at last disease broke her great vitality and her spirit fled to take abode with those of the blest. She was one of the very few people whose every characteristic was loved. Always patient, kind and loving, thoughtful for those around her and away from her, she has been a faithful mother, one who, though she has departed from this life, leaves an influence that will always remain. She needed no preperation to meet her God, for her life was lived with Him for guidance.
Short funeral services were held at the family residence at 4 oclock Tuesday afternoon at which old time friends called and paid their last tribute to the deceased. Deeply sympathetic prayers were made by Rev. Courtner and Rev. Baker and songs were sung while friends filed by and looked for the last time into the kindly face of the deceased.
In her death her children lose a kind and affectionate mother and the neighbors a friend who was always ready to help share their pain and sorrow. None ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of a genuine hospitality. Disease did not destroy the charm of a kind indulgent disposition nor age diminish her unselfish solicitude for her friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Chenoweth was born in Preble county, Ohio, February 15, 1828, and at the age of four years moved to Warren county, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. In the year 1845 she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Chenoweth, and to this union seven children were born, five boys and two girls, five of whom are living: E. S. Chenoweth, J. W. Chenoweth, W. G. Chenoweth, Kansas City, Sarah L. Holland, Seward, Neb., and Mrs. Nancy Spencer of Kahului, H. I.
In the year 1871 she with her husband and family moved from Warren county, Ind., to Henry county, Iowa. In the year 1887 they became residents of Lyons, Rice county, Kansas, and in 1892 moved to McCracken where she has continued to make her residence.
At the age of 12 years she was converted to the faith of the United Brethren church and was a faithful member of this church until 1871, when she moved to Henry county, Iowa, and there united with the Methodist church and has lived a devoted Christian life to the last moment. She was prepared to meet her Saviour and expressed a desire to be with Him. She was a loyal member of the church and her memory will always be held sacred by the church here. She was a woman of bright intellect, charitable, thoughtful and kind to all, and her personality was an inspiration and help not only to those of her own family, but to all with whom she came in contact. She will be greatly missed in this city for she was beloved by all.
Her husband preceded her several years, dying August 12, 1890, and was laid to rest in the Lyons cemetery. On Wednesday all that was earthly of this good woman was placed beside her husband in the family lot at that place. She peacefully gave up her soul, surrounded by the members of her family, who reside here, when the end came. W. G. Chenoweth, a son, is confined at his home in Kansas City, with pneumonia, Mrs. Holland was kept at home by illness in her family, Mrs. Spencer is at present sailing for San Francisco and is expected here in a few days. She is not aware of her mother's death.
The remains were taken from this place on the early train Wednesday morning accompanied by her children and friends. The services at Lyons were conducted by Rev. Baker, pastor of the M. E. church of McCracken, assisted by Rev. Hall of the Methodist church of that city.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, handsome pieces being contributed by McCracken Lodge A. F. & A. M., and the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church.
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McCracken Enterprise - April 30, 1909.
"As the day gives up to the night, as the midnight gives up to the dawn of day, it seemed a fitting hour for a body to give up it's soul to the light of a better world and to it's Creator. Mrs. Lavina Chenoweth passed from this earthly life to a better one at her residence in this city at 1 oclock, Tuesday morning, leaving five children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Chenoweth was one of the early settlers in McCracken, coming here when the city was first started and has been a resident since. She had been a patient sufferer for several weeks but at last disease broke her great vitality and her spirit fled to take abode with those of the blest. She was one of the very few people whose every characteristic was loved. Always patient, kind and loving, thoughtful for those around her and away from her, she has been a faithful mother, one who, though she has departed from this life, leaves an influence that will always remain. She needed no preperation to meet her God, for her life was lived with Him for guidance.
Short funeral services were held at the family residence at 4 oclock Tuesday afternoon at which old time friends called and paid their last tribute to the deceased. Deeply sympathetic prayers were made by Rev. Courtner and Rev. Baker and songs were sung while friends filed by and looked for the last time into the kindly face of the deceased.
In her death her children lose a kind and affectionate mother and the neighbors a friend who was always ready to help share their pain and sorrow. None ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of a genuine hospitality. Disease did not destroy the charm of a kind indulgent disposition nor age diminish her unselfish solicitude for her friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Chenoweth was born in Preble county, Ohio, February 15, 1828, and at the age of four years moved to Warren county, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. In the year 1845 she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Chenoweth, and to this union seven children were born, five boys and two girls, five of whom are living: E. S. Chenoweth, J. W. Chenoweth, W. G. Chenoweth, Kansas City, Sarah L. Holland, Seward, Neb., and Mrs. Nancy Spencer of Kahului, H. I.
In the year 1871 she with her husband and family moved from Warren county, Ind., to Henry county, Iowa. In the year 1887 they became residents of Lyons, Rice county, Kansas, and in 1892 moved to McCracken where she has continued to make her residence.
At the age of 12 years she was converted to the faith of the United Brethren church and was a faithful member of this church until 1871, when she moved to Henry county, Iowa, and there united with the Methodist church and has lived a devoted Christian life to the last moment. She was prepared to meet her Saviour and expressed a desire to be with Him. She was a loyal member of the church and her memory will always be held sacred by the church here. She was a woman of bright intellect, charitable, thoughtful and kind to all, and her personality was an inspiration and help not only to those of her own family, but to all with whom she came in contact. She will be greatly missed in this city for she was beloved by all.
Her husband preceded her several years, dying August 12, 1890, and was laid to rest in the Lyons cemetery. On Wednesday all that was earthly of this good woman was placed beside her husband in the family lot at that place. She peacefully gave up her soul, surrounded by the members of her family, who reside here, when the end came. W. G. Chenoweth, a son, is confined at his home in Kansas City, with pneumonia, Mrs. Holland was kept at home by illness in her family, Mrs. Spencer is at present sailing for San Francisco and is expected here in a few days. She is not aware of her mother's death.
The remains were taken from this place on the early train Wednesday morning accompanied by her children and friends. The services at Lyons were conducted by Rev. Baker, pastor of the M. E. church of McCracken, assisted by Rev. Hall of the Methodist church of that city.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, handsome pieces being contributed by McCracken Lodge A. F. & A. M., and the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church.
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"As the day gives up to the night, as the midnight gives up to the dawn of day, it seemed a fitting hour for a body to give up it's soul to the light of a better world and to it's Creator. Mrs. Lavina Chenoweth passed from this earthly life to a better one at her residence in this city at 1 oclock, Tuesday morning, leaving five children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Chenoweth was one of the early settlers in McCracken, coming here when the city was first started and has been a resident since. She had been a patient sufferer for several weeks but at last disease broke her great vitality and her spirit fled to take abode with those of the blest. She was one of the very few people whose every characteristic was loved. Always patient, kind and loving, thoughtful for those around her and away from her, she has been a faithful mother, one who, though she has departed from this life, leaves an influence that will always remain. She needed no preperation to meet her God, for her life was lived with Him for guidance.
Short funeral services were held at the family residence at 4 oclock Tuesday afternoon at which old time friends called and paid their last tribute to the deceased. Deeply sympathetic prayers were made by Rev. Courtner and Rev. Baker and songs were sung while friends filed by and looked for the last time into the kindly face of the deceased.
In her death her children lose a kind and affectionate mother and the neighbors a friend who was always ready to help share their pain and sorrow. None ever entered her home without a warm welcome nor left without feeling the warmth of a genuine hospitality. Disease did not destroy the charm of a kind indulgent disposition nor age diminish her unselfish solicitude for her friends and loved ones.
Mrs. Chenoweth was born in Preble county, Ohio, February 15, 1828, and at the age of four years moved to Warren county, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. In the year 1845 she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Chenoweth, and to this union seven children were born, five boys and two girls, five of whom are living: E. S. Chenoweth, J. W. Chenoweth, W. G. Chenoweth, Kansas City, Sarah L. Holland, Seward, Neb., and Mrs. Nancy Spencer of Kahului, H. I.
In the year 1871 she with her husband and family moved from Warren county, Ind., to Henry county, Iowa. In the year 1887 they became residents of Lyons, Rice county, Kansas, and in 1892 moved to McCracken where she has continued to make her residence.
At the age of 12 years she was converted to the faith of the United Brethren church and was a faithful member of this church until 1871, when she moved to Henry county, Iowa, and there united with the Methodist church and has lived a devoted Christian life to the last moment. She was prepared to meet her Saviour and expressed a desire to be with Him. She was a loyal member of the church and her memory will always be held sacred by the church here. She was a woman of bright intellect, charitable, thoughtful and kind to all, and her personality was an inspiration and help not only to those of her own family, but to all with whom she came in contact. She will be greatly missed in this city for she was beloved by all.
Her husband preceded her several years, dying August 12, 1890, and was laid to rest in the Lyons cemetery. On Wednesday all that was earthly of this good woman was placed beside her husband in the family lot at that place. She peacefully gave up her soul, surrounded by the members of her family, who reside here, when the end came. W. G. Chenoweth, a son, is confined at his home in Kansas City, with pneumonia, Mrs. Holland was kept at home by illness in her family, Mrs. Spencer is at present sailing for San Francisco and is expected here in a few days. She is not aware of her mother's death.
The remains were taken from this place on the early train Wednesday morning accompanied by her children and friends. The services at Lyons were conducted by Rev. Baker, pastor of the M. E. church of McCracken, assisted by Rev. Hall of the Methodist church of that city.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, handsome pieces being contributed by McCracken Lodge A. F. & A. M., and the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church.
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