Josephine M. Walker, wife of Charles E. Walker, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gage, passed away Jan. 9, at the age of 43 years and 3 months.
Mrs. Walker had a long and lingering illness. At times she would rally and would seem better, which gave her friends encouragement that she would recover. Everything was done that that a fond and loving husband, parents and sister could do to alleviate her sufferings and restore her health. But slowly and surely she faded from their view. Josie was born in Wilton, N.H., Oct. 28, 1850. She came with her parents to this town when a small child where the most of her life has been spent. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Walker of East Washington by Rev. Mr. Hooper of Goshen, April 12, 1881, at her father's home. Mr. Walker took his bride to his home at East Washington, where the first two years of their life were spent. From there business called them to Somerville, Mass. While living there Josie united with the Free Will Baptist church, of which her husband was a member. Josie possessed many talents, which served to make a true lady. Never from her lips escaped a slanderous word. Quiet and unassuming, generous and kind to all, she easily made friends wherever she went, and consequently had a large circle of them. While quite young she took the position of organist in the Congregational church, a position which she always filled when in town till ill health caused her absence. She had a sweet voice, which added much to the interest of the exercises, not only in church but at all our social gatherings. Josie was the one we could not spare and the place which is made vacant by her death cannot easily be filled in the church and hearts of the people. She loved her Sunday school and enjoyed instructing the scholars. She was a kind, affectionate wife, a devoted daughter and loving sister and to her little niece, Bessie, she was greatly attached. And while they mourn her loss they may rejoice in the thought that she has only gone to that blessed home where sorrow never comes and the dear Savior sits enthroned in light and love and will welcome them when they too reach the Better Land.
The funeral occurred Friday. The services at her home commenced by singing, "Gathering Home," by a male quartet, the Fransworth brothers and F.P. Newman, which was finely rendered. Rev. Mr. Dowden offered prayer, spoke words of consolation and read a beautiful poem, a song, "In the Hollow of His Hand," which was one of Josie's favorite pieces, and concluded the services here. John L. Safford was conductor. The bearers were relatives, Oscar H. Wiley, Dr. Geo. N. Gage, Hiram J. Gage and John Wood. The deceased rested in her beautiful casket so peacefully, the words came to us as we saw her for the last time "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." The floral offerings were costly and beautiful, and consisted in part of cut flowers from husband, parent, sister and niece. A purse of money was raised through the efforts of Mrs. John L. Safford, by friends in the village, and flowers were purchased as a token of love for her. There were many other floral offerings. The funeral cortege went from here to East Washington, where services were held at the Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Cooksley spoke from words to be found in John 17, 28. Rev. Mr. Dowden assisted in the services. The hymns sung by the choir were "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and to close, Since Thy Father's Arm Sustains Thee." G. W. Carr was conductor. More flowers were given at East Washington and acts of kindness and sympathy were bestowed on the mourning friends. Interment took place in the new part of the cemetery at East Washington.
Mrs. Walker had a long and lingering illness. At times she would rally and would seem better, which gave her friends encouragement that she would recover. Everything was done that that a fond and loving husband, parents and sister could do to alleviate her sufferings and restore her health. But slowly and surely she faded from their view. Josie was born in Wilton, N.H., Oct. 28, 1850. She came with her parents to this town when a small child where the most of her life has been spent. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Walker of East Washington by Rev. Mr. Hooper of Goshen, April 12, 1881, at her father's home. Mr. Walker took his bride to his home at East Washington, where the first two years of their life were spent. From there business called them to Somerville, Mass. While living there Josie united with the Free Will Baptist church, of which her husband was a member. Josie possessed many talents, which served to make a true lady. Never from her lips escaped a slanderous word. Quiet and unassuming, generous and kind to all, she easily made friends wherever she went, and consequently had a large circle of them. While quite young she took the position of organist in the Congregational church, a position which she always filled when in town till ill health caused her absence. She had a sweet voice, which added much to the interest of the exercises, not only in church but at all our social gatherings. Josie was the one we could not spare and the place which is made vacant by her death cannot easily be filled in the church and hearts of the people. She loved her Sunday school and enjoyed instructing the scholars. She was a kind, affectionate wife, a devoted daughter and loving sister and to her little niece, Bessie, she was greatly attached. And while they mourn her loss they may rejoice in the thought that she has only gone to that blessed home where sorrow never comes and the dear Savior sits enthroned in light and love and will welcome them when they too reach the Better Land.
The funeral occurred Friday. The services at her home commenced by singing, "Gathering Home," by a male quartet, the Fransworth brothers and F.P. Newman, which was finely rendered. Rev. Mr. Dowden offered prayer, spoke words of consolation and read a beautiful poem, a song, "In the Hollow of His Hand," which was one of Josie's favorite pieces, and concluded the services here. John L. Safford was conductor. The bearers were relatives, Oscar H. Wiley, Dr. Geo. N. Gage, Hiram J. Gage and John Wood. The deceased rested in her beautiful casket so peacefully, the words came to us as we saw her for the last time "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." The floral offerings were costly and beautiful, and consisted in part of cut flowers from husband, parent, sister and niece. A purse of money was raised through the efforts of Mrs. John L. Safford, by friends in the village, and flowers were purchased as a token of love for her. There were many other floral offerings. The funeral cortege went from here to East Washington, where services were held at the Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Cooksley spoke from words to be found in John 17, 28. Rev. Mr. Dowden assisted in the services. The hymns sung by the choir were "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and to close, Since Thy Father's Arm Sustains Thee." G. W. Carr was conductor. More flowers were given at East Washington and acts of kindness and sympathy were bestowed on the mourning friends. Interment took place in the new part of the cemetery at East Washington.
Josephine M. Walker, wife of Charles E. Walker, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gage, passed away Jan. 9, at the age of 43 years and 3 months.
Mrs. Walker had a long and lingering illness. At times she would rally and would seem better, which gave her friends encouragement that she would recover. Everything was done that that a fond and loving husband, parents and sister could do to alleviate her sufferings and restore her health. But slowly and surely she faded from their view. Josie was born in Wilton, N.H., Oct. 28, 1850. She came with her parents to this town when a small child where the most of her life has been spent. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Walker of East Washington by Rev. Mr. Hooper of Goshen, April 12, 1881, at her father's home. Mr. Walker took his bride to his home at East Washington, where the first two years of their life were spent. From there business called them to Somerville, Mass. While living there Josie united with the Free Will Baptist church, of which her husband was a member. Josie possessed many talents, which served to make a true lady. Never from her lips escaped a slanderous word. Quiet and unassuming, generous and kind to all, she easily made friends wherever she went, and consequently had a large circle of them. While quite young she took the position of organist in the Congregational church, a position which she always filled when in town till ill health caused her absence. She had a sweet voice, which added much to the interest of the exercises, not only in church but at all our social gatherings. Josie was the one we could not spare and the place which is made vacant by her death cannot easily be filled in the church and hearts of the people. She loved her Sunday school and enjoyed instructing the scholars. She was a kind, affectionate wife, a devoted daughter and loving sister and to her little niece, Bessie, she was greatly attached. And while they mourn her loss they may rejoice in the thought that she has only gone to that blessed home where sorrow never comes and the dear Savior sits enthroned in light and love and will welcome them when they too reach the Better Land.
The funeral occurred Friday. The services at her home commenced by singing, "Gathering Home," by a male quartet, the Fransworth brothers and F.P. Newman, which was finely rendered. Rev. Mr. Dowden offered prayer, spoke words of consolation and read a beautiful poem, a song, "In the Hollow of His Hand," which was one of Josie's favorite pieces, and concluded the services here. John L. Safford was conductor. The bearers were relatives, Oscar H. Wiley, Dr. Geo. N. Gage, Hiram J. Gage and John Wood. The deceased rested in her beautiful casket so peacefully, the words came to us as we saw her for the last time "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." The floral offerings were costly and beautiful, and consisted in part of cut flowers from husband, parent, sister and niece. A purse of money was raised through the efforts of Mrs. John L. Safford, by friends in the village, and flowers were purchased as a token of love for her. There were many other floral offerings. The funeral cortege went from here to East Washington, where services were held at the Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Cooksley spoke from words to be found in John 17, 28. Rev. Mr. Dowden assisted in the services. The hymns sung by the choir were "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and to close, Since Thy Father's Arm Sustains Thee." G. W. Carr was conductor. More flowers were given at East Washington and acts of kindness and sympathy were bestowed on the mourning friends. Interment took place in the new part of the cemetery at East Washington.
Mrs. Walker had a long and lingering illness. At times she would rally and would seem better, which gave her friends encouragement that she would recover. Everything was done that that a fond and loving husband, parents and sister could do to alleviate her sufferings and restore her health. But slowly and surely she faded from their view. Josie was born in Wilton, N.H., Oct. 28, 1850. She came with her parents to this town when a small child where the most of her life has been spent. She was united in marriage to Charles E. Walker of East Washington by Rev. Mr. Hooper of Goshen, April 12, 1881, at her father's home. Mr. Walker took his bride to his home at East Washington, where the first two years of their life were spent. From there business called them to Somerville, Mass. While living there Josie united with the Free Will Baptist church, of which her husband was a member. Josie possessed many talents, which served to make a true lady. Never from her lips escaped a slanderous word. Quiet and unassuming, generous and kind to all, she easily made friends wherever she went, and consequently had a large circle of them. While quite young she took the position of organist in the Congregational church, a position which she always filled when in town till ill health caused her absence. She had a sweet voice, which added much to the interest of the exercises, not only in church but at all our social gatherings. Josie was the one we could not spare and the place which is made vacant by her death cannot easily be filled in the church and hearts of the people. She loved her Sunday school and enjoyed instructing the scholars. She was a kind, affectionate wife, a devoted daughter and loving sister and to her little niece, Bessie, she was greatly attached. And while they mourn her loss they may rejoice in the thought that she has only gone to that blessed home where sorrow never comes and the dear Savior sits enthroned in light and love and will welcome them when they too reach the Better Land.
The funeral occurred Friday. The services at her home commenced by singing, "Gathering Home," by a male quartet, the Fransworth brothers and F.P. Newman, which was finely rendered. Rev. Mr. Dowden offered prayer, spoke words of consolation and read a beautiful poem, a song, "In the Hollow of His Hand," which was one of Josie's favorite pieces, and concluded the services here. John L. Safford was conductor. The bearers were relatives, Oscar H. Wiley, Dr. Geo. N. Gage, Hiram J. Gage and John Wood. The deceased rested in her beautiful casket so peacefully, the words came to us as we saw her for the last time "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." The floral offerings were costly and beautiful, and consisted in part of cut flowers from husband, parent, sister and niece. A purse of money was raised through the efforts of Mrs. John L. Safford, by friends in the village, and flowers were purchased as a token of love for her. There were many other floral offerings. The funeral cortege went from here to East Washington, where services were held at the Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Cooksley spoke from words to be found in John 17, 28. Rev. Mr. Dowden assisted in the services. The hymns sung by the choir were "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and to close, Since Thy Father's Arm Sustains Thee." G. W. Carr was conductor. More flowers were given at East Washington and acts of kindness and sympathy were bestowed on the mourning friends. Interment took place in the new part of the cemetery at East Washington.
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