32 “But as it required another to compile the story of Moses in the Pentateuch so a different pen must finish the record of that noble life which so quietly slipped thru the vail into the Father’s mansion Tuesday morning Aug. 12, 1913. “Tuesday evening after Mary and the children left Mother began to complain of a severe pain in her side. The doctor was called and gave her some relief from the pain, but she began to vomit. “Wed. the 6th No improvement; vomiting still continued but without any strain. “Thursday the 7th was but a repetition of Wednesdays experience. Miss Tyson wrote to Clara informing her of her Mothers condition but for some reason she did not get the letter till Saturday morning. “Friday the 8th While the vomiting continued Mother was still cheerful and hopeful. She took light nourishment every day. “Sat. the 9th The day passed much the same as the previous ones. In the evening Clara came. The first proposal was to have another physician but Mother objected on the ground she had made so much improvement already. She felt it was best to continue on as she was doing. “Sab the 10th The vomiting ceased and all were encouraged. The feeling was that vomiting relieved the system of so much poison her recovery would be hastened. Clara felt obliged to return to Columbus that evening. “Mon. the 11th She continued to take here nourishment regularly, and everything seemed hopeful. However in the evening she became restless which continued till about 1 o’clock. From that hour till 4 she slept, apparently comfortably. When she awoke she took her nourishment and expressed herself us enjoy it. “But not long after Miss Benline observed a change in her countenance and called Miss Tyson. The doctor was called immediately and a message sent to Clara. Other physicians were summoned, but all were too late. About 8 o’clock and before Clara arrived according to His promise the Savior came and received her to Himself. Neighbors and friends were thoughtful and kind. The doctor was unabated in her attentions, but her hour had come and no human power could retain her. “Preparations were begun at once for the removal of the body to Cedarville. “A message was sent to Fred and thru him to the other members of the family. “The anxious and sorrowing group awaiting it’s arrival at the old homestead were Clayton Edith, Homer’s Mary and children and Aunt Mary. The train was expected at 10.45. When it failed to appear at that hour every other passing one was carefully inspected until the one in which all our interests for the time were centered came into sight. The moments passed slowly until 12.30 when the precious body was once more brought into the home for a short stay. James Little, Walter and Ralph Murdock assisted J. W. McMillan the undertaker. Clara Miss Tyson and Miss Berline came from Kenton. “Fred arrived Wednesday morning. Thursday morning Harlan Isabel Donald & Malcolm came. In the afternoon Mr. MacKenzie Fannie and Homer came. In the evening Charles Baskin came from S. C. The first message having failed to reach Jason he did not arrive till Friday morning. “Wednesday Thursday and Friday a number of relatives and friends called. “Rev. Taylor having gone to his new charge at Monmouth we were without a pastor. A telegram was sent to Prof. McChesney who was completing his summer’s work at Wooster. He replied in the affirmative.
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