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TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE
August 26, 1909.
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STONE.—At his home, one and one-
half miles from Wylie, Texas, July 4,
1909, as the shadows of evening had
, lengthened until darkness was cast
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notices. Parties desiring such notices to appear son of Josiah and Emma L. Stone. Born
in full as written should remit money to cover Nov. 30, 1856, near Burks Station, Va.;
excess of space, to-wit: At the rate of One Cent married to Mollie E. McCarty Oct. 16,
PerWord. Money should accompany all orders. 1879., To them were born four sons, all
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stances, but if paid for will be inserted in an- just ice.to the, memory of one so noble
other column. andustrong of character He had full
. promise of a long, useful and happy
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~UEEC J_______ were sought and given, but proved of no
avail. For weeks at times he suffered
JAMES VERNON FOSTER. intensely, but his patience and fortitude
I , , , , never failed him. He realized the end
« It was Ruskin who said that was slowly approaching. There was
. a gentleman’s first characteristic no alarm, as he knew in whom he be-
is that of fineness of structure in the lieved, and all was well Life was
body which renders it capable of the sweet to him, and he would have been
most delicate sensations, and of struct- glad to have remained longer with his
ure,in the mind which renders it ca- family and friends (the latter he could
pable of the most delicate sympathies— number by the score), but as God
one may say, fineness of nature.” And willed differently he was prepared and
such was the nature of James Foster, ready to go. “He had no fears ” and
the subject of this sketch. Who that fell asleep quietly and peacefully. God
saw his manly form and knew its sen- said, “It is enough; come up higher.”
sitive nature, who that felt the gener- Mr. Stone was a good, true man He
ous warmth of his friendship, his uni- was a man of strong convictions." The
form courtesy, the strength of his men- guiding star of his life was “What is __
tai make-up and his tender sympathies, rishti" a man of tenacious views as to her death a faithful husband two Tavlor Sent 19 20
can fail to appreciate in his memory what he believed to be right. God blessed daughters, an infant son, a father and Granger at Grander Sent ge
the man and Christian gentleman that him greatly with worldly belongings, mother, two brothers and two sisters Bartlett Sent 26 27 Sept 25, 26.
he.was? He was born November 16, and his heart turned ever to those in Sister Hinds professed religion and BetosteiSert 26,27, c
1861, in North Carolina. He with his need and many received aid at his joined the M. E. Church Souh at atne Holland0 ire ujt,.at.C edar Creek, Oct. 2, 3.
parents moved to Texas in 1869, and was hands. The sum total of his generosi- age of 11 years and lived a devoted FHouane ’ a t Holland, Oct. 9, 10.
married to Miss Ida Morehead, Novem- ty to his Church and its different pas- consistent Christian life to the day of Salado ’ a eventh Street,. 10, 11.
ber 27, 1884. He was converted and tors was far beyond the ordinary, and her death. She was at her death a Ma.ado,3atSalado Oet. 16, 17. . ,, „
joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, his memory will abide with them as member of both the M E Church Roeers at Heidenheimer, Oct. 23, 24.
South, in 1899. Three children, his the. years go by. Many, many times South, and of the W H M Sat Gradv Noger S,Ot.24 25. ..
wife, his father, eleven brothers and will he be missed by those who were and in both these she provedt herself North.deorsetewn, at Weir, Oct. 30, 31.
sisters of the family survive him. No used to.seeing him in his accustomed an efficient and worthy member She 8 etown Station, Oct, 31.
better man walked among us than Jim place at Church and Sunday-school, was a model wife and mother ’ never W. H. VAUGHAN, P. E.
Foster; as it was said of Enoch, “He But our loss is his gain. He loved and during her twentv-two veTrs of wedded----‘--
walked with God and was not, for God respected his tenants, and they him life having given her companion one Abilene District_Fourth Ra
took him.” Like Stephen of old, “He Asevidence of same they, at his re- cross wor. We spent man# Peasant MeXi TT Round,
was a good man, full of Holy Ghost Guest, carried and followed his re- hours with her and her beloved sant Merkel, Sept. 4, 5.
and of faith.” For a great while he mains to their last resting place, one panion in their home and we sdaom, Trent, at C. R. Sept. 5, 6.
was a sufferer, but never murmured of the largest funeral processions ever ever visited them but what we were Dudley, at D., Sept. 11, 12.
nor complained. For one to sit by his in Wylie. To the bereaved wife, sons, called to prayer before we I^ft RM Lawn, at Ovalo, Sept. 12, 13.
bedside and note his patience would re- parents and other relatives I will say, she has gone from us and the But Sabbano, at Cooks, Sept. 18, 19.
mind him of the apostle’s statement, "Took uP and press on," ever remem- happy home is broke# up It was sad Putnam, at Pisgah, Sept. 19 20.
“Think it not strange concerning the bering,that He doeth all things well, indeed to have to s#v -ood.#T# h#t Raird, Sept. 25, 26.
fiery trial which is to try you? but and who alone giveth true comfort to our loss was her gainaY 8010 e.but Clyde, at Clyde, Sept. 26, 27.
EFmazarejaiahgnasmnuth.“unee 1 Sgasoriehestapesgewnastotpon"a? E4mwomorsWdavs “G 2,3.
a- is ? a ms “as ~ an,,.
those who know him best—those among are the dead who die in the Lord • P ' ’ Cross Plains, at B. B., Oct. 16, 17.
whom he was born and grew up to A FRIEND. m — SHHHT-PN Escota, at Newman, Oct. 23, 24.
manhood, those among whom and with : * - * Truby, at Hodges, Oct. 30, 31.
whom he spent his whole life—loved MADDOX.—John T Maddox was VAUGHN.— David Vaughn was born Anson, Oct. 31, Nov. 1.
him, honored him and believed him born in Warren County Georgia in Dec. 12, 1828; died Aug. 7, 1909. He was Nugent, at Nugent, Nov. 1, 2.
worthy of every confidence and trust. 1835 and died June 11 1909 He unit- married to Amanda Norwood, Nov. 15, Abilene, Nov. 3.
And this was emphatically the case ed with the Methodist Episcopal I853- In 1875 he united with the Meth- Nubia, at White Church, Nov. 4. 5
with him whose memory we commemo- Church, South, when very young Mar- odist Episcopal Church, South, and re- GUS RARNES p E
rate today. He fell on sleep August 9, ried to Miss Julia T Davis in Febru- mained in it until the day of his death.__BARNES, P. E.
1909 and we laid him to rest in the ary, 1863; removed to Texas in 1865 He was a good and humble man, faith- ci.a. . ..
Ben Franklin cemetery amid the great and settled in Rusk County south of ful to his wife and home. A while be- arendon District—Fourth Round,
throng who with streaming eyes said Henderson; in 1879 he removed to Hen- fore he went away I asked him if he Memphis Station, Aug. 28, 29
I will see you again. We love his mem- derson, where he resided the remain- thought he would make the landing, Hedley Mission, at Hedley, Sept 1
ory because as a father he was like der of his life. He was a member of and with all the simplicity of a child- • Claude Station, Sept. 4, 5.
Abraham, looking carefully after the the Second Georgia Regiment during like faith he answered back, “I hope Groom Mission, at Conway Sept 10
higher interests of his family. As a the Civil War. He returned home from so." He leaves behind an aged wife, Canyon City Station, Sept. 11, 12
husband, tender and devoted; as a the conflict with his right sleeve empty who will soon join him on that death- Clarendon Station. Sept. 18, 19.
neighbor, one to be missed; as a Chris-®and thus maimed he, with cheerful less shore. He also leaves one child, a Lakeview Circuit, Sept. 22
tian, consistent and useful whether su- heart and unflagging hope, began life daughter, the wife of William Ladd, Panhandle Mission, Sept. 25, 26
perintending the Sunday-school of in over. For thirty years he had been and several grandchildren, to mourn Miami Circuit, at Mobeetie, Sept. 27 28
his daily avocation—like a sunbeam true to his Church, and during his their loss. Many friends were at the Wheeler Mission, at W., Sept. 28, 2′9
quietly of doing its work while often- long illness he was ever anxious to funeral, weeping over his departure. Shamrock Circuit, at Shamrock,’ Sept
times silent yet a living force for good, discuss matters that pertained to her The Lord's blessing on all who mourn 30 and Oct. 1.
He is gone, but we sing “ ’Tis so sweet welfare. He was one of the old-fash- his death. E. A. MANESS. McLean Circuit, at McLean, Oct. 2, 3
to trust in Jesus.” We shall see him ioned Southern gentlemen who had the ♦ Channing Station, Oct. 9, 10.
again where no shadow ever falls. meekness and humility of his Lord in- Dumas Circuit, at Middlewell, Oct. 11.
. T. M. KIRK. terwoven in all his character Bro WILKINSON.—Mrs. Lillian Wilkinson Hansford Mission, at Hansford, Oct 13
----•____ Maddox had his share of trials and sor- (nee Martin) was born April 18, 1888, Ochiltree Mission, at Ochiltree, Oct’ 14.
. TT rows, but I never heard him utter one and died a very triumphant death Au- Higgins Station, Oct. 16, 17.
EMENHEISER—With noiseless tread word of complaint, for he believed that gust 14, 1909. She was converted in Amarillo Station, Oct. 23, 24.
the death angel enters our homes and “God whose I am and whom I serve” August, 1902, and immediately united Canadian Station, Oct. 25.
ofttimes takes from us our fairest flow- would clear it up. During his last ill- with the Methodist Episcopal Church, Glazier Mission, at Glazier, Oct 26
er, and so it was on the night of Aug. ness he received a letter from his old South, of which she remained a true Stratford Station, Oct. 30, 31.
13, 1909, when little Ruby Way, daugh- home Church in Buena Vista, Ga. in- and faithful member. She was mar- Dalhart Station, Nov. 1.
ter of Mrs. Will Emenheiser, was taken viting him to a home-coming and re- ried November 9, 1907, to Cliff Wilkin- Texline Mission, Nov. 2.
from the loving care of a fond mother, union of the old members July 21, 1909. son. She has been for many months t q MTT.T ER p L.
She was born February 26, 1902; was This invitation was extended by the the victim of that dread disease, con- -----------------' ______’ ~ ’ _
sick only two days with congestion, pastor and Board of Stewards, but be- sumption. She left her testimony that Gatesville District__FovrI Roa
But let the bleeding hearts be com- fore the date of the reunion arrived all was well. She died in sight of cj1415 C.11. C . . r
forted, for the Savior said, “Suffer the he had accepted an invitation from the heaven, and requested all her loved Muton station, Sept. 4, 5.
little children to come unto me, for of pastor of the heavenly Church and had ones to meet her there. She leaves a erzaian station, Sept. 5, 8:30 p. m.
such is the kingdom of God.” And embarked. In the letter of invitation mother and father, a husband, five wEusiness meeting, Sept. 6, 9 a. m.
King David said when his darling boy to the home-coming was this: “If you brothers and four sisters, together with Merman,.Sept. 8, at ’. ■
was taken from him, “He can not come can not attend write the old Church at many other loved ones and friends to vaey Mills, at Mosheim, Sept. 9, 11
back to me, but I can go to him.” Your Buena Vista a letter giving us your mourn their loss. Let me say to you: a m. „
little angel has escaped the sorrows religious experience since you first be- Weep not as those who have nohope, X8esDYr.at°81eSby,.Sept..11,.12.,.
and disappointments of this world, came a member of this Church.” In for we know where to find Lillie. Death McGregor, at 8:30P. m-> Sept. 12; busi-
dear parents; and let this thought con- reply to this request I will state that has freed her from her suffering here. ness meeting 8:30 a. m., Monday, Sept,
sole you, that she is now “safe in the through all the turmoil and strife of She will be waiting at the gate to wel- A 13. ...
arms of Jesus.” the years intervening he was a man of come her loved ones and friends home. Moianvine, at N., Sept. 18, 19.
MRS. W. A. PARKER. faith and Christian integrity. Breth- Let us be faithful and meet her in the Killeen, Sept. 19, at 8.30 p. m., and 20,
----♦---- ren, he fought a good fight; he kept sweet by and by. Her funeral was con- 9 a. m-
WOODARD.—Mrs. Lula Mize Wood- the faith and passed peacefully away, ducted by the writer in the Couts’ Me- copperas Cove, Sept. 20, 8:30 p. m.,
ard was called to "her reward on the His wife and six children are left morial Church, of, which she was a T 21, 11 a. m. c ,. c.2.
7th day of April, 1909. She was born in behind. May this good man’s life help member. Thank God for the resurrect- Jonesboro, at Sardis, Sept, 25, 26.
Shelby County, Texas, Aug. 26 1876, to lead his bereaved ones to that heav- ed life beyond the reach of the sick- Crawford, at Crawford, 8:30 p. m., Oct.
and was the daughter of Z. F. and enly country, ness and sorrows of this world. Her 1; preaching and business meeting
Georgia Mize. At the age of 12 years LAWRENCE B. ELROD, P. C. pastor. . LEONARD REA. 11 a. m., Oct..2. c
she joined the M. E. Church, South, and --•--- _ China Springs, at Coon Creek, 8:30 p.
lived a consecrated life, ever zealous c , cm Oct. 3, and Sunday.
in the cause of her Master. She was .SWILLING.Onthe morning of July NORTHWEST TEX CONFERENCE Fairy and Lanham, at F., Oct. • 6, 11
happily married to Prof. S. M. Woodard, 31, 1909, the death ansel called to his -Ar--ium-w-F a m.
of Winnsboro, Texas, on June 8, 1904: eternal reward one of our most faith- --------—--------------------- Hamilton, Oct. 7, at 8:30 p. m.
She wassick over a year with the MrgAuhrexaSwitlins Georgetown District—Fourth Rouna. Selsv He al T O« 9 17
drep drurgdiese, consumpton.she was life ulbrey tad befn a mostruseful Teapie First Church Sept. 4. 5. penr, a ilerpoe! 20,61′2: m.
work to be done for ’the Master The member of the Methodist Church for Belton Station, Sept. 5, 6. Gatesville Station, Oct. 23, 24.
last meeting she’attended’was held bv more than five years. There are many Troy, at Troy, Sept. 11, 12. Gatesville Cir., at Winfield’s Ch., Oct.
Bro Evan8 Durin# these 7ervi#^ things which give us grounds for hope Bruceville and Eddy, at B„ Sept. 12, 13. . 30, 31.
entertained th# preachers a#d h#d and consolation. First, he had made Hutto, at Hutto, Sept. 18. 19.
charge of the organ until her strength that preparation which enabled him to
was exhausted. May we be as earnest die.at peace.withGod and ready for his
in our Christian work as was sweet callrgSecpnhtwas active inthedis,
Lula, so that when the death summons the Churcli of ChHst f He took Ms
comes we can as peacefully lay down m#ce amon# the workers for the nur
our armor and go home to be with God. pose f extending thes gingaom of
"F v.) J. M. S- h. righteousness. As a member of -the
----♦---- League and the Sunday-school he was
MOORE.—Bro. S C. Moore was born always at his place of duty and took
in South Carolina,- April 27, 1844, and an active part in all their undertak-
died at his home near Ben Wheeler, mgs. He had been a constant sufferer
Texas, May 17, 1909. He was married to for some months, and for the last week
Miss Julia C. Cole Jan. 26, 1875. To was forced to sit up in a chair in order
them were born seven children, four that he might live at all; still he was
boys and three girls. He was convert- ever hopeful and cheerful. He did not
ed early in life and united with the M. manifest any fears, but rather waq
E. Church, South, in which he lived a ready for the summons. So to father
devoted member. He was a steward and mother and sister, I would remind
for many years, and was faithful, and you of that promise of our Father: “He
never allowed his pastor to go to con- that is faithful unto the end shall re-
ference without his salary being paid, ceive the crown of life.” His pastor,
He was a liberal supporter of the NEAT. W TURNER
Church. He loved God, and found much t
pleasure in entertaining God’s minis- c
ters. As a husband and father he was cHINDS—Mrs. Mary A. Hinds (nee
kind and affectienate, and as a citizen Gilbreath) was born near Guntersville,
he was true and always found on the Clay County, Ala., January 18, 1870, and
right side of all moral questions, died at her home, near Grady, Curry
Death came without a moment’s warn- County, New Mexico, August 13. 1909.
ing, being caused from heart failure, She was united in marriage to Mr. J.
but he was ready to go. May God’s C. Hinds, September 22, 1887. To this
grace sustain and comfort his sorrow- union were born two daughters and
ing companion and children who are three sons; the two older sons pre-
left to mourn his going. ceded her some years ago to the great
J. R. RITCHIE. beyond. She leaves behind to mourn
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