Penfield Press
10 Feb 1905
Funeral of May Bird
Three weeks ago we noted that Miss May Bird had gone to a hospital for treatment. On Saturday, Jan. 27th an operation was performed and the most encouraging news received until Thursday of last week, when a change took place. At 2 p.m. a message came saying she was very weak and sinking. At 3 o'clock her death was announced. The body was brought home Friday evening.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, and long before the hour announced for services the seating capacity of the Presbyterian church was taxed with sympathizing friends who came from miles around, and the 2:20 p.m. train from DuBois brought many more.
The M.E. choir had charge of the music, and Revs. J.R. Ebner and J.G. Kelly of this place, and Rev. J.V. Bell of DuBois, assisted the pastor, Rev. Robert Morrison, who paid loving tribute to the deceased, and pleaded through her for the living.
The pall bearers were C.A. Hammond, Fred and Henry Lixfield, M.J. Johnson, W.S. Brown and A. Wilhelm. Her Sunday school class of fifteen young men were honorary bearers, and the remains were tenderly borne to the church, then to the cemetery where she sweetly sleeps.
The floral tributes were beautiful and came from the ladies of the Round Table and class in music from DuBois; the Alumni Association, the Culinary Club, ex-pupils of the public school, and many individual friends. They were left in the church until after services Sunday evening, when nearly every man, woman and child in the congregation secured a blossom.
Deceased was a teacher in the public schools for a number of years, and later gave music lessons.
She was born at Brookland, Potter county, May 4, 1866. Uniting the church at the age of 9 years she continued a pillar in the same, and was faithful to every duty. She will be sadly missed in the home, the church and in society. Hers was a beautiful character such as is rarely (unreadable word) in any community.
In whatever she took part she was a leader, and the life of social gatherings yet always looking after the comfort and happiness of others. We have not language to fittingly eulogize the dear girl. We knew her only a short time, but long enough to have grown very fond of her and, in our heart, as in the hearts of those who have known her for years, there is a place that no one else can fill - a place that will always be kept sacred to her memory.
May was weak physically, but her strength of character and purpose were such as swayed all with whom she came in contact, and her influence for good will go on longer after we have all fallen into that dreamless sleep.
Words cannot express the sense of loss felt by this community, or its deep sympathy for the sorrowing family who have shown such Christian fortitude under this heavy blow.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA DEATH RECORD 1893 - 1905
PAGE: b-66-1 & b-66-2
NO: 8
FULL NAME OF DECEASED: May Bird
COLOR (W/C): W
SEX (M/F): F
AGE (YEAR/MO/DAYS): 39 yrs
CONDITION (MAR./SING.): Single
PLACE OF BIRTH: Penfield
OCCUPATION: _ _ _
DATE OF DEATH (MON,/DAY/YEAR): Feb 23, 1905
PLACE OF DEATH: Buffalo N Y
(WITH STREET AND NUMBER IF POSSIBLE)
CAUSE OF DEATH: Acute Protinta (??)
DURATION OF LAST ILLNESS: 9 days
PLACE AND DATE OF INTERMENT: Penfield
(PLACE/MON./DAY/YEAR) Feb 4, 1905
WHEN A MINOR
NAME OF FATHER: L Bird
NAME OF MOTHER: E J Bird
RECORDED: May 12, 1895
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10 Feb 1905
Funeral of May Bird
Three weeks ago we noted that Miss May Bird had gone to a hospital for treatment. On Saturday, Jan. 27th an operation was performed and the most encouraging news received until Thursday of last week, when a change took place. At 2 p.m. a message came saying she was very weak and sinking. At 3 o'clock her death was announced. The body was brought home Friday evening.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, and long before the hour announced for services the seating capacity of the Presbyterian church was taxed with sympathizing friends who came from miles around, and the 2:20 p.m. train from DuBois brought many more.
The M.E. choir had charge of the music, and Revs. J.R. Ebner and J.G. Kelly of this place, and Rev. J.V. Bell of DuBois, assisted the pastor, Rev. Robert Morrison, who paid loving tribute to the deceased, and pleaded through her for the living.
The pall bearers were C.A. Hammond, Fred and Henry Lixfield, M.J. Johnson, W.S. Brown and A. Wilhelm. Her Sunday school class of fifteen young men were honorary bearers, and the remains were tenderly borne to the church, then to the cemetery where she sweetly sleeps.
The floral tributes were beautiful and came from the ladies of the Round Table and class in music from DuBois; the Alumni Association, the Culinary Club, ex-pupils of the public school, and many individual friends. They were left in the church until after services Sunday evening, when nearly every man, woman and child in the congregation secured a blossom.
Deceased was a teacher in the public schools for a number of years, and later gave music lessons.
She was born at Brookland, Potter county, May 4, 1866. Uniting the church at the age of 9 years she continued a pillar in the same, and was faithful to every duty. She will be sadly missed in the home, the church and in society. Hers was a beautiful character such as is rarely (unreadable word) in any community.
In whatever she took part she was a leader, and the life of social gatherings yet always looking after the comfort and happiness of others. We have not language to fittingly eulogize the dear girl. We knew her only a short time, but long enough to have grown very fond of her and, in our heart, as in the hearts of those who have known her for years, there is a place that no one else can fill - a place that will always be kept sacred to her memory.
May was weak physically, but her strength of character and purpose were such as swayed all with whom she came in contact, and her influence for good will go on longer after we have all fallen into that dreamless sleep.
Words cannot express the sense of loss felt by this community, or its deep sympathy for the sorrowing family who have shown such Christian fortitude under this heavy blow.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA DEATH RECORD 1893 - 1905
PAGE: b-66-1 & b-66-2
NO: 8
FULL NAME OF DECEASED: May Bird
COLOR (W/C): W
SEX (M/F): F
AGE (YEAR/MO/DAYS): 39 yrs
CONDITION (MAR./SING.): Single
PLACE OF BIRTH: Penfield
OCCUPATION: _ _ _
DATE OF DEATH (MON,/DAY/YEAR): Feb 23, 1905
PLACE OF DEATH: Buffalo N Y
(WITH STREET AND NUMBER IF POSSIBLE)
CAUSE OF DEATH: Acute Protinta (??)
DURATION OF LAST ILLNESS: 9 days
PLACE AND DATE OF INTERMENT: Penfield
(PLACE/MON./DAY/YEAR) Feb 4, 1905
WHEN A MINOR
NAME OF FATHER: L Bird
NAME OF MOTHER: E J Bird
RECORDED: May 12, 1895
http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa
/clearfield/vitals/deaths/bird-may.txt
Penfield Press
10 Feb 1905
Funeral of May Bird
Three weeks ago we noted that Miss May Bird had gone to a hospital for treatment. On Saturday, Jan. 27th an operation was performed and the most encouraging news received until Thursday of last week, when a change took place. At 2 p.m. a message came saying she was very weak and sinking. At 3 o'clock her death was announced. The body was brought home Friday evening.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, and long before the hour announced for services the seating capacity of the Presbyterian church was taxed with sympathizing friends who came from miles around, and the 2:20 p.m. train from DuBois brought many more.
The M.E. choir had charge of the music, and Revs. J.R. Ebner and J.G. Kelly of this place, and Rev. J.V. Bell of DuBois, assisted the pastor, Rev. Robert Morrison, who paid loving tribute to the deceased, and pleaded through her for the living.
The pall bearers were C.A. Hammond, Fred and Henry Lixfield, M.J. Johnson, W.S. Brown and A. Wilhelm. Her Sunday school class of fifteen young men were honorary bearers, and the remains were tenderly borne to the church, then to the cemetery where she sweetly sleeps.
The floral tributes were beautiful and came from the ladies of the Round Table and class in music from DuBois; the Alumni Association, the Culinary Club, ex-pupils of the public school, and many individual friends. They were left in the church until after services Sunday evening, when nearly every man, woman and child in the congregation secured a blossom.
Deceased was a teacher in the public schools for a number of years, and later gave music lessons.
She was born at Brookland, Potter county, May 4, 1866. Uniting the church at the age of 9 years she continued a pillar in the same, and was faithful to every duty. She will be sadly missed in the home, the church and in society. Hers was a beautiful character such as is rarely (unreadable word) in any community.
In whatever she took part she was a leader, and the life of social gatherings yet always looking after the comfort and happiness of others. We have not language to fittingly eulogize the dear girl. We knew her only a short time, but long enough to have grown very fond of her and, in our heart, as in the hearts of those who have known her for years, there is a place that no one else can fill - a place that will always be kept sacred to her memory.
May was weak physically, but her strength of character and purpose were such as swayed all with whom she came in contact, and her influence for good will go on longer after we have all fallen into that dreamless sleep.
Words cannot express the sense of loss felt by this community, or its deep sympathy for the sorrowing family who have shown such Christian fortitude under this heavy blow.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA DEATH RECORD 1893 - 1905
PAGE: b-66-1 & b-66-2
NO: 8
FULL NAME OF DECEASED: May Bird
COLOR (W/C): W
SEX (M/F): F
AGE (YEAR/MO/DAYS): 39 yrs
CONDITION (MAR./SING.): Single
PLACE OF BIRTH: Penfield
OCCUPATION: _ _ _
DATE OF DEATH (MON,/DAY/YEAR): Feb 23, 1905
PLACE OF DEATH: Buffalo N Y
(WITH STREET AND NUMBER IF POSSIBLE)
CAUSE OF DEATH: Acute Protinta (??)
DURATION OF LAST ILLNESS: 9 days
PLACE AND DATE OF INTERMENT: Penfield
(PLACE/MON./DAY/YEAR) Feb 4, 1905
WHEN A MINOR
NAME OF FATHER: L Bird
NAME OF MOTHER: E J Bird
RECORDED: May 12, 1895
http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa
/clearfield/vitals/deaths/bird-may.txt
10 Feb 1905
Funeral of May Bird
Three weeks ago we noted that Miss May Bird had gone to a hospital for treatment. On Saturday, Jan. 27th an operation was performed and the most encouraging news received until Thursday of last week, when a change took place. At 2 p.m. a message came saying she was very weak and sinking. At 3 o'clock her death was announced. The body was brought home Friday evening.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon, and long before the hour announced for services the seating capacity of the Presbyterian church was taxed with sympathizing friends who came from miles around, and the 2:20 p.m. train from DuBois brought many more.
The M.E. choir had charge of the music, and Revs. J.R. Ebner and J.G. Kelly of this place, and Rev. J.V. Bell of DuBois, assisted the pastor, Rev. Robert Morrison, who paid loving tribute to the deceased, and pleaded through her for the living.
The pall bearers were C.A. Hammond, Fred and Henry Lixfield, M.J. Johnson, W.S. Brown and A. Wilhelm. Her Sunday school class of fifteen young men were honorary bearers, and the remains were tenderly borne to the church, then to the cemetery where she sweetly sleeps.
The floral tributes were beautiful and came from the ladies of the Round Table and class in music from DuBois; the Alumni Association, the Culinary Club, ex-pupils of the public school, and many individual friends. They were left in the church until after services Sunday evening, when nearly every man, woman and child in the congregation secured a blossom.
Deceased was a teacher in the public schools for a number of years, and later gave music lessons.
She was born at Brookland, Potter county, May 4, 1866. Uniting the church at the age of 9 years she continued a pillar in the same, and was faithful to every duty. She will be sadly missed in the home, the church and in society. Hers was a beautiful character such as is rarely (unreadable word) in any community.
In whatever she took part she was a leader, and the life of social gatherings yet always looking after the comfort and happiness of others. We have not language to fittingly eulogize the dear girl. We knew her only a short time, but long enough to have grown very fond of her and, in our heart, as in the hearts of those who have known her for years, there is a place that no one else can fill - a place that will always be kept sacred to her memory.
May was weak physically, but her strength of character and purpose were such as swayed all with whom she came in contact, and her influence for good will go on longer after we have all fallen into that dreamless sleep.
Words cannot express the sense of loss felt by this community, or its deep sympathy for the sorrowing family who have shown such Christian fortitude under this heavy blow.
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA DEATH RECORD 1893 - 1905
PAGE: b-66-1 & b-66-2
NO: 8
FULL NAME OF DECEASED: May Bird
COLOR (W/C): W
SEX (M/F): F
AGE (YEAR/MO/DAYS): 39 yrs
CONDITION (MAR./SING.): Single
PLACE OF BIRTH: Penfield
OCCUPATION: _ _ _
DATE OF DEATH (MON,/DAY/YEAR): Feb 23, 1905
PLACE OF DEATH: Buffalo N Y
(WITH STREET AND NUMBER IF POSSIBLE)
CAUSE OF DEATH: Acute Protinta (??)
DURATION OF LAST ILLNESS: 9 days
PLACE AND DATE OF INTERMENT: Penfield
(PLACE/MON./DAY/YEAR) Feb 4, 1905
WHEN A MINOR
NAME OF FATHER: L Bird
NAME OF MOTHER: E J Bird
RECORDED: May 12, 1895
http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa
/clearfield/vitals/deaths/bird-may.txt
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