The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, August 6, 1908 Page 2
Mrs. Joseph Collier
On Thursday, Aug. 3rd, the sad news that "Mrs. Collier is dead" was flashed over the wires from Atlanta, and many hearts are left sorrowing.
Her passing is unutterably deplorable. A young woman, in the very prime and charm of life, possessing a happy home, devoted husband, two lovely little girls and sweet, helpful sisters --life held so much for her. But, Gods ways are not our ways, and in His infinite mercy he gave his "beloved sleep", after weary weeks of pain and suffering.
One mid-summer day, there came to the home of Capt. and Mrs. Thos. H. McDowell at Belleview, Ga., a brown-eyed baby girl. The third daughter, and she was named in loving affection of a noble aunt, Elizabeth Kate. This little girl grew into a vigorous and attractive girlhood, believing with Van Dyke that it is best to spend as much as you can in body and spirit in Gods out-of-doors, she knew every hill and dale of that country so appropriately named "beautiful view"; and every neighbor, for many miles, knew and loved the bright face and pleasant greeting of the young maiden on her favorite horse, "Dexter." She was her fathers comrade, and many and oft the time they were seen riding together - talking, no doubt of the glories of nature, and finding in them the "little guide posts on the footpath to peace."
As the years passed, a new interest came into her life, and one day she walked out of the home nest, hand in hand with a strong and noble lover. And as she passed from the old rooftree (sic), the brightness and gladness seem to echo the refrain:
Today you take with joyous heart your first steps on the way,
Gods sunshine on this happy day, His blessings light you on your way."
The promise and prophecy were fulfilled, life was bright, prosperity smiled, and the home they made together was the mecca of friends and loved ones.
Eight years, health and happiness beamed in gentle radiance, and then care brooded ominously -- sickness came, yet, hope whispered gently of the "bright after darkness, peace after pain." As hope reined the drooping spirits, that old yearning for the rugged hill and mountain scenes, came with an unconquerable desire, days and nights the longing for Chalybeate and its fresh air and pure water seemed to lure her spirit, and her loved ones bore her to the spot for which she longed. On that first afternoon, with the sunsets radiant glow encircling the tree-girt (sic) mountains, her weary soul seemed to drink in great draughts of natures elixir, and she seemed contented, but, the after days were full of weariness and patient resignation. Her thoughts dwelt much on the comfort of others, and she was ever trying to bear with fortitude for the sake of the sympathizing loved ones.
Every attention every ministry that could be given was lavished by the family, friends and physicians.
Sunday she was carried to Atlanta and the tired form could endure no more, the spirit of enthusiasm and energy yielded to the Death Angel and she passed from earth to heaven.
Today, all that was mortal of Mrs. Joseph Collier will rest beside her parents near the Presbyterian Church at Woodland, where she joined, when only 13 years of age. The last words will be spoken in a tender eulogy by her former pastor, Rev. Chandler.
Mrs. Collier was bright, original, sincere and true. She had a great human heart that went out to the troubled and suffering.
The sympathy and prayers of many friends go out to the bereaved family.
Linda Lee Bryan
Thursday, August 6, 1908 Page 2
Mrs. Joseph Collier
On Thursday, Aug. 3rd, the sad news that "Mrs. Collier is dead" was flashed over the wires from Atlanta, and many hearts are left sorrowing.
Her passing is unutterably deplorable. A young woman, in the very prime and charm of life, possessing a happy home, devoted husband, two lovely little girls and sweet, helpful sisters --life held so much for her. But, Gods ways are not our ways, and in His infinite mercy he gave his "beloved sleep", after weary weeks of pain and suffering.
One mid-summer day, there came to the home of Capt. and Mrs. Thos. H. McDowell at Belleview, Ga., a brown-eyed baby girl. The third daughter, and she was named in loving affection of a noble aunt, Elizabeth Kate. This little girl grew into a vigorous and attractive girlhood, believing with Van Dyke that it is best to spend as much as you can in body and spirit in Gods out-of-doors, she knew every hill and dale of that country so appropriately named "beautiful view"; and every neighbor, for many miles, knew and loved the bright face and pleasant greeting of the young maiden on her favorite horse, "Dexter." She was her fathers comrade, and many and oft the time they were seen riding together - talking, no doubt of the glories of nature, and finding in them the "little guide posts on the footpath to peace."
As the years passed, a new interest came into her life, and one day she walked out of the home nest, hand in hand with a strong and noble lover. And as she passed from the old rooftree (sic), the brightness and gladness seem to echo the refrain:
Today you take with joyous heart your first steps on the way,
Gods sunshine on this happy day, His blessings light you on your way."
The promise and prophecy were fulfilled, life was bright, prosperity smiled, and the home they made together was the mecca of friends and loved ones.
Eight years, health and happiness beamed in gentle radiance, and then care brooded ominously -- sickness came, yet, hope whispered gently of the "bright after darkness, peace after pain." As hope reined the drooping spirits, that old yearning for the rugged hill and mountain scenes, came with an unconquerable desire, days and nights the longing for Chalybeate and its fresh air and pure water seemed to lure her spirit, and her loved ones bore her to the spot for which she longed. On that first afternoon, with the sunsets radiant glow encircling the tree-girt (sic) mountains, her weary soul seemed to drink in great draughts of natures elixir, and she seemed contented, but, the after days were full of weariness and patient resignation. Her thoughts dwelt much on the comfort of others, and she was ever trying to bear with fortitude for the sake of the sympathizing loved ones.
Every attention every ministry that could be given was lavished by the family, friends and physicians.
Sunday she was carried to Atlanta and the tired form could endure no more, the spirit of enthusiasm and energy yielded to the Death Angel and she passed from earth to heaven.
Today, all that was mortal of Mrs. Joseph Collier will rest beside her parents near the Presbyterian Church at Woodland, where she joined, when only 13 years of age. The last words will be spoken in a tender eulogy by her former pastor, Rev. Chandler.
Mrs. Collier was bright, original, sincere and true. She had a great human heart that went out to the troubled and suffering.
The sympathy and prayers of many friends go out to the bereaved family.
Linda Lee Bryan
The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, August 6, 1908 Page 2
Mrs. Joseph Collier
On Thursday, Aug. 3rd, the sad news that "Mrs. Collier is dead" was flashed over the wires from Atlanta, and many hearts are left sorrowing.
Her passing is unutterably deplorable. A young woman, in the very prime and charm of life, possessing a happy home, devoted husband, two lovely little girls and sweet, helpful sisters --life held so much for her. But, Gods ways are not our ways, and in His infinite mercy he gave his "beloved sleep", after weary weeks of pain and suffering.
One mid-summer day, there came to the home of Capt. and Mrs. Thos. H. McDowell at Belleview, Ga., a brown-eyed baby girl. The third daughter, and she was named in loving affection of a noble aunt, Elizabeth Kate. This little girl grew into a vigorous and attractive girlhood, believing with Van Dyke that it is best to spend as much as you can in body and spirit in Gods out-of-doors, she knew every hill and dale of that country so appropriately named "beautiful view"; and every neighbor, for many miles, knew and loved the bright face and pleasant greeting of the young maiden on her favorite horse, "Dexter." She was her fathers comrade, and many and oft the time they were seen riding together - talking, no doubt of the glories of nature, and finding in them the "little guide posts on the footpath to peace."
As the years passed, a new interest came into her life, and one day she walked out of the home nest, hand in hand with a strong and noble lover. And as she passed from the old rooftree (sic), the brightness and gladness seem to echo the refrain:
Today you take with joyous heart your first steps on the way,
Gods sunshine on this happy day, His blessings light you on your way."
The promise and prophecy were fulfilled, life was bright, prosperity smiled, and the home they made together was the mecca of friends and loved ones.
Eight years, health and happiness beamed in gentle radiance, and then care brooded ominously -- sickness came, yet, hope whispered gently of the "bright after darkness, peace after pain." As hope reined the drooping spirits, that old yearning for the rugged hill and mountain scenes, came with an unconquerable desire, days and nights the longing for Chalybeate and its fresh air and pure water seemed to lure her spirit, and her loved ones bore her to the spot for which she longed. On that first afternoon, with the sunsets radiant glow encircling the tree-girt (sic) mountains, her weary soul seemed to drink in great draughts of natures elixir, and she seemed contented, but, the after days were full of weariness and patient resignation. Her thoughts dwelt much on the comfort of others, and she was ever trying to bear with fortitude for the sake of the sympathizing loved ones.
Every attention every ministry that could be given was lavished by the family, friends and physicians.
Sunday she was carried to Atlanta and the tired form could endure no more, the spirit of enthusiasm and energy yielded to the Death Angel and she passed from earth to heaven.
Today, all that was mortal of Mrs. Joseph Collier will rest beside her parents near the Presbyterian Church at Woodland, where she joined, when only 13 years of age. The last words will be spoken in a tender eulogy by her former pastor, Rev. Chandler.
Mrs. Collier was bright, original, sincere and true. She had a great human heart that went out to the troubled and suffering.
The sympathy and prayers of many friends go out to the bereaved family.
Linda Lee Bryan
Thursday, August 6, 1908 Page 2
Mrs. Joseph Collier
On Thursday, Aug. 3rd, the sad news that "Mrs. Collier is dead" was flashed over the wires from Atlanta, and many hearts are left sorrowing.
Her passing is unutterably deplorable. A young woman, in the very prime and charm of life, possessing a happy home, devoted husband, two lovely little girls and sweet, helpful sisters --life held so much for her. But, Gods ways are not our ways, and in His infinite mercy he gave his "beloved sleep", after weary weeks of pain and suffering.
One mid-summer day, there came to the home of Capt. and Mrs. Thos. H. McDowell at Belleview, Ga., a brown-eyed baby girl. The third daughter, and she was named in loving affection of a noble aunt, Elizabeth Kate. This little girl grew into a vigorous and attractive girlhood, believing with Van Dyke that it is best to spend as much as you can in body and spirit in Gods out-of-doors, she knew every hill and dale of that country so appropriately named "beautiful view"; and every neighbor, for many miles, knew and loved the bright face and pleasant greeting of the young maiden on her favorite horse, "Dexter." She was her fathers comrade, and many and oft the time they were seen riding together - talking, no doubt of the glories of nature, and finding in them the "little guide posts on the footpath to peace."
As the years passed, a new interest came into her life, and one day she walked out of the home nest, hand in hand with a strong and noble lover. And as she passed from the old rooftree (sic), the brightness and gladness seem to echo the refrain:
Today you take with joyous heart your first steps on the way,
Gods sunshine on this happy day, His blessings light you on your way."
The promise and prophecy were fulfilled, life was bright, prosperity smiled, and the home they made together was the mecca of friends and loved ones.
Eight years, health and happiness beamed in gentle radiance, and then care brooded ominously -- sickness came, yet, hope whispered gently of the "bright after darkness, peace after pain." As hope reined the drooping spirits, that old yearning for the rugged hill and mountain scenes, came with an unconquerable desire, days and nights the longing for Chalybeate and its fresh air and pure water seemed to lure her spirit, and her loved ones bore her to the spot for which she longed. On that first afternoon, with the sunsets radiant glow encircling the tree-girt (sic) mountains, her weary soul seemed to drink in great draughts of natures elixir, and she seemed contented, but, the after days were full of weariness and patient resignation. Her thoughts dwelt much on the comfort of others, and she was ever trying to bear with fortitude for the sake of the sympathizing loved ones.
Every attention every ministry that could be given was lavished by the family, friends and physicians.
Sunday she was carried to Atlanta and the tired form could endure no more, the spirit of enthusiasm and energy yielded to the Death Angel and she passed from earth to heaven.
Today, all that was mortal of Mrs. Joseph Collier will rest beside her parents near the Presbyterian Church at Woodland, where she joined, when only 13 years of age. The last words will be spoken in a tender eulogy by her former pastor, Rev. Chandler.
Mrs. Collier was bright, original, sincere and true. She had a great human heart that went out to the troubled and suffering.
The sympathy and prayers of many friends go out to the bereaved family.
Linda Lee Bryan
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
