Morning Star (Rockford, IL)
August 16, 1900
SAD DEATH AT DURAND
Mrs. Phebe Alden Dies Suddenly
Durand, Aug. 15 -- The death of Mrs. James M Alden at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rienzi Webster at an early hour Monday morning called forth the sincere sympathy of every heart. Death with all its sombre shades has again entered one of the happy homes of our little city, and taken one of its loved ones to a better world. Just as the stars were fading into the dawn of another day, the young spirit passed away. So swift and sudden did the sommons come, that relatives and friends were alike wholly unprepared for it. Mrs. Alden came from her home in Byron about two weeks abo, and after the birth of a little daughter about one week ago who only came to brighten their lives for a short time, the young mother gradually sank until her death Monday morning. Phebe Webster Alden was born at Durand twenty-nine years ago, being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster. Almost her entire life has been spient in her native town, where she has endeared herself to everyone. She was a member of the "class of 90" of the high school, being the valedictorian of the class. Four years ago last November she was married to James M. Alden, editor of the "Clipper." Trained and guided from earliest infancy, by the best of mothers and the kindest of fathers, surrounded always by those she lvoed best, her life to others, seemed all sunshine.
Oer Life's pathway fleams the light
Of Hope's soft, genial ray.
Love beams bright, unclouded
Life seemed, one long summer day.
Possessed of those traits of character which ever distinguish the real lady, kind, and sympathetic to those less favorer then herself, hers is a life that will ever serve as a beautiful memory to others as years pass away.
She leaves her parents, one sister, Miss Mae Webster, and her husband, James M. Alden, editor of the Byron Express. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. C.A. Gage, officiating.
It is hard to part when friends dear,
Perhaps it will cause a sigh, a tear,
Then Steal away, give little warning,
Choose thine own time,
Say not "good night" but in some brighter chime,
Bid me good morning.
August 16, 1900
SAD DEATH AT DURAND
Mrs. Phebe Alden Dies Suddenly
Durand, Aug. 15 -- The death of Mrs. James M Alden at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rienzi Webster at an early hour Monday morning called forth the sincere sympathy of every heart. Death with all its sombre shades has again entered one of the happy homes of our little city, and taken one of its loved ones to a better world. Just as the stars were fading into the dawn of another day, the young spirit passed away. So swift and sudden did the sommons come, that relatives and friends were alike wholly unprepared for it. Mrs. Alden came from her home in Byron about two weeks abo, and after the birth of a little daughter about one week ago who only came to brighten their lives for a short time, the young mother gradually sank until her death Monday morning. Phebe Webster Alden was born at Durand twenty-nine years ago, being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster. Almost her entire life has been spient in her native town, where she has endeared herself to everyone. She was a member of the "class of 90" of the high school, being the valedictorian of the class. Four years ago last November she was married to James M. Alden, editor of the "Clipper." Trained and guided from earliest infancy, by the best of mothers and the kindest of fathers, surrounded always by those she lvoed best, her life to others, seemed all sunshine.
Oer Life's pathway fleams the light
Of Hope's soft, genial ray.
Love beams bright, unclouded
Life seemed, one long summer day.
Possessed of those traits of character which ever distinguish the real lady, kind, and sympathetic to those less favorer then herself, hers is a life that will ever serve as a beautiful memory to others as years pass away.
She leaves her parents, one sister, Miss Mae Webster, and her husband, James M. Alden, editor of the Byron Express. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. C.A. Gage, officiating.
It is hard to part when friends dear,
Perhaps it will cause a sigh, a tear,
Then Steal away, give little warning,
Choose thine own time,
Say not "good night" but in some brighter chime,
Bid me good morning.
Morning Star (Rockford, IL)
August 16, 1900
SAD DEATH AT DURAND
Mrs. Phebe Alden Dies Suddenly
Durand, Aug. 15 -- The death of Mrs. James M Alden at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rienzi Webster at an early hour Monday morning called forth the sincere sympathy of every heart. Death with all its sombre shades has again entered one of the happy homes of our little city, and taken one of its loved ones to a better world. Just as the stars were fading into the dawn of another day, the young spirit passed away. So swift and sudden did the sommons come, that relatives and friends were alike wholly unprepared for it. Mrs. Alden came from her home in Byron about two weeks abo, and after the birth of a little daughter about one week ago who only came to brighten their lives for a short time, the young mother gradually sank until her death Monday morning. Phebe Webster Alden was born at Durand twenty-nine years ago, being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster. Almost her entire life has been spient in her native town, where she has endeared herself to everyone. She was a member of the "class of 90" of the high school, being the valedictorian of the class. Four years ago last November she was married to James M. Alden, editor of the "Clipper." Trained and guided from earliest infancy, by the best of mothers and the kindest of fathers, surrounded always by those she lvoed best, her life to others, seemed all sunshine.
Oer Life's pathway fleams the light
Of Hope's soft, genial ray.
Love beams bright, unclouded
Life seemed, one long summer day.
Possessed of those traits of character which ever distinguish the real lady, kind, and sympathetic to those less favorer then herself, hers is a life that will ever serve as a beautiful memory to others as years pass away.
She leaves her parents, one sister, Miss Mae Webster, and her husband, James M. Alden, editor of the Byron Express. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. C.A. Gage, officiating.
It is hard to part when friends dear,
Perhaps it will cause a sigh, a tear,
Then Steal away, give little warning,
Choose thine own time,
Say not "good night" but in some brighter chime,
Bid me good morning.
August 16, 1900
SAD DEATH AT DURAND
Mrs. Phebe Alden Dies Suddenly
Durand, Aug. 15 -- The death of Mrs. James M Alden at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rienzi Webster at an early hour Monday morning called forth the sincere sympathy of every heart. Death with all its sombre shades has again entered one of the happy homes of our little city, and taken one of its loved ones to a better world. Just as the stars were fading into the dawn of another day, the young spirit passed away. So swift and sudden did the sommons come, that relatives and friends were alike wholly unprepared for it. Mrs. Alden came from her home in Byron about two weeks abo, and after the birth of a little daughter about one week ago who only came to brighten their lives for a short time, the young mother gradually sank until her death Monday morning. Phebe Webster Alden was born at Durand twenty-nine years ago, being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Webster. Almost her entire life has been spient in her native town, where she has endeared herself to everyone. She was a member of the "class of 90" of the high school, being the valedictorian of the class. Four years ago last November she was married to James M. Alden, editor of the "Clipper." Trained and guided from earliest infancy, by the best of mothers and the kindest of fathers, surrounded always by those she lvoed best, her life to others, seemed all sunshine.
Oer Life's pathway fleams the light
Of Hope's soft, genial ray.
Love beams bright, unclouded
Life seemed, one long summer day.
Possessed of those traits of character which ever distinguish the real lady, kind, and sympathetic to those less favorer then herself, hers is a life that will ever serve as a beautiful memory to others as years pass away.
She leaves her parents, one sister, Miss Mae Webster, and her husband, James M. Alden, editor of the Byron Express. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. C.A. Gage, officiating.
It is hard to part when friends dear,
Perhaps it will cause a sigh, a tear,
Then Steal away, give little warning,
Choose thine own time,
Say not "good night" but in some brighter chime,
Bid me good morning.
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