The Tunkhannock Republican, 14 May, 1897, Friday
IN MEMORIAM
Harriet Frink France was born in Auburn, Feb 7, 1852, and died at Miss Armstrong's, in Montrose, Saturday morning, April 24, 1897, aged forty-five years.
Amid flowing tears for the departed, we plant a flower sacred in memory in honor of one who was a true daughter and helpmate along the years of earlier life. The subject of this memoir became my daughter by marriage in 1861, and for twenty two years, yea, still later, it could be truthfully said of "our Hattie," as King Lemuel recorded in his object lesson of chastity and temperance, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excelleth them all."
Accompanied by her eldest sister Mary, long since gone to a final rest, Hattie became a follower of the Lord Jesus under the pastorial labors of Rev. J.H. Weston, of Auburn charge, in Susquehanna County, in Sec 1886, and was baptised and received in full memberhsip at the old Dunmore school house, near Rush Corners, June 1867. As the years solemnly rolled on one by one, Hattie was faithful to the obligations assumed then, and fulfilled the sacred trust of a daughter until her last parent was called away, and the homestead passed into a stranger's hands.
During the past winter, being threatened with total blindness, the loss was averted by losing one eye through an operation performed by A.D. Tewksbury, M.D., of Tunkhannock. After her recovery, she visited among friends, and while at Franklin Forks, contracted a severe cold which developed into a malignant type of pneumonia. Hastening to kind friends in Montrose, who as good samaritans ministered lovingly through all her fatal illness, still every effort proved futile, and every hope was vain. Perfectly conscious, she welcomed friends and pastors alike in their ministrations, and conversed calmly and triumphantly of the approaching changed, as only a "Child of the King" can. During the night before she died, she sang in a clear, musical voice, a favorite chorus:
"I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
Trusting only Thee!
Trusting Thee for full salvation.
Great and free."
One sister, Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, could be with Hattie the past few days of her life, and assist in caring for her, which proved a mutual comfort.
The funeral was attended at Jersey Hill, April 26, 1897, by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends; the beautiful casket and its frail occupant was embellished with the floral offerings of loving hands, and Rev. I.S. Jenkins, of Auburn charge, gave an eulogy from St. John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled."
One brother, Thomas R. France, of Auburn Centre, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Youngs, of Auburn 4 Corners and Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, remain to mourn the sudden departure of one whom they loved and respected, and in reviewing this beloved character, and our loss in her great gain, we pray with the inspired prophet of the Most High, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."
"If such the sweetness of the stream,
What must the Fountain be,
Where saints and angels draw their bliss,
Immediately, O' Lord, from Thee!"
Mary H. Rice
IN MEMORIAM
Harriet Frink France was born in Auburn, Feb 7, 1852, and died at Miss Armstrong's, in Montrose, Saturday morning, April 24, 1897, aged forty-five years.
Amid flowing tears for the departed, we plant a flower sacred in memory in honor of one who was a true daughter and helpmate along the years of earlier life. The subject of this memoir became my daughter by marriage in 1861, and for twenty two years, yea, still later, it could be truthfully said of "our Hattie," as King Lemuel recorded in his object lesson of chastity and temperance, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excelleth them all."
Accompanied by her eldest sister Mary, long since gone to a final rest, Hattie became a follower of the Lord Jesus under the pastorial labors of Rev. J.H. Weston, of Auburn charge, in Susquehanna County, in Sec 1886, and was baptised and received in full memberhsip at the old Dunmore school house, near Rush Corners, June 1867. As the years solemnly rolled on one by one, Hattie was faithful to the obligations assumed then, and fulfilled the sacred trust of a daughter until her last parent was called away, and the homestead passed into a stranger's hands.
During the past winter, being threatened with total blindness, the loss was averted by losing one eye through an operation performed by A.D. Tewksbury, M.D., of Tunkhannock. After her recovery, she visited among friends, and while at Franklin Forks, contracted a severe cold which developed into a malignant type of pneumonia. Hastening to kind friends in Montrose, who as good samaritans ministered lovingly through all her fatal illness, still every effort proved futile, and every hope was vain. Perfectly conscious, she welcomed friends and pastors alike in their ministrations, and conversed calmly and triumphantly of the approaching changed, as only a "Child of the King" can. During the night before she died, she sang in a clear, musical voice, a favorite chorus:
"I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
Trusting only Thee!
Trusting Thee for full salvation.
Great and free."
One sister, Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, could be with Hattie the past few days of her life, and assist in caring for her, which proved a mutual comfort.
The funeral was attended at Jersey Hill, April 26, 1897, by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends; the beautiful casket and its frail occupant was embellished with the floral offerings of loving hands, and Rev. I.S. Jenkins, of Auburn charge, gave an eulogy from St. John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled."
One brother, Thomas R. France, of Auburn Centre, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Youngs, of Auburn 4 Corners and Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, remain to mourn the sudden departure of one whom they loved and respected, and in reviewing this beloved character, and our loss in her great gain, we pray with the inspired prophet of the Most High, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."
"If such the sweetness of the stream,
What must the Fountain be,
Where saints and angels draw their bliss,
Immediately, O' Lord, from Thee!"
Mary H. Rice
The Tunkhannock Republican, 14 May, 1897, Friday
IN MEMORIAM
Harriet Frink France was born in Auburn, Feb 7, 1852, and died at Miss Armstrong's, in Montrose, Saturday morning, April 24, 1897, aged forty-five years.
Amid flowing tears for the departed, we plant a flower sacred in memory in honor of one who was a true daughter and helpmate along the years of earlier life. The subject of this memoir became my daughter by marriage in 1861, and for twenty two years, yea, still later, it could be truthfully said of "our Hattie," as King Lemuel recorded in his object lesson of chastity and temperance, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excelleth them all."
Accompanied by her eldest sister Mary, long since gone to a final rest, Hattie became a follower of the Lord Jesus under the pastorial labors of Rev. J.H. Weston, of Auburn charge, in Susquehanna County, in Sec 1886, and was baptised and received in full memberhsip at the old Dunmore school house, near Rush Corners, June 1867. As the years solemnly rolled on one by one, Hattie was faithful to the obligations assumed then, and fulfilled the sacred trust of a daughter until her last parent was called away, and the homestead passed into a stranger's hands.
During the past winter, being threatened with total blindness, the loss was averted by losing one eye through an operation performed by A.D. Tewksbury, M.D., of Tunkhannock. After her recovery, she visited among friends, and while at Franklin Forks, contracted a severe cold which developed into a malignant type of pneumonia. Hastening to kind friends in Montrose, who as good samaritans ministered lovingly through all her fatal illness, still every effort proved futile, and every hope was vain. Perfectly conscious, she welcomed friends and pastors alike in their ministrations, and conversed calmly and triumphantly of the approaching changed, as only a "Child of the King" can. During the night before she died, she sang in a clear, musical voice, a favorite chorus:
"I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
Trusting only Thee!
Trusting Thee for full salvation.
Great and free."
One sister, Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, could be with Hattie the past few days of her life, and assist in caring for her, which proved a mutual comfort.
The funeral was attended at Jersey Hill, April 26, 1897, by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends; the beautiful casket and its frail occupant was embellished with the floral offerings of loving hands, and Rev. I.S. Jenkins, of Auburn charge, gave an eulogy from St. John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled."
One brother, Thomas R. France, of Auburn Centre, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Youngs, of Auburn 4 Corners and Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, remain to mourn the sudden departure of one whom they loved and respected, and in reviewing this beloved character, and our loss in her great gain, we pray with the inspired prophet of the Most High, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."
"If such the sweetness of the stream,
What must the Fountain be,
Where saints and angels draw their bliss,
Immediately, O' Lord, from Thee!"
Mary H. Rice
IN MEMORIAM
Harriet Frink France was born in Auburn, Feb 7, 1852, and died at Miss Armstrong's, in Montrose, Saturday morning, April 24, 1897, aged forty-five years.
Amid flowing tears for the departed, we plant a flower sacred in memory in honor of one who was a true daughter and helpmate along the years of earlier life. The subject of this memoir became my daughter by marriage in 1861, and for twenty two years, yea, still later, it could be truthfully said of "our Hattie," as King Lemuel recorded in his object lesson of chastity and temperance, "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excelleth them all."
Accompanied by her eldest sister Mary, long since gone to a final rest, Hattie became a follower of the Lord Jesus under the pastorial labors of Rev. J.H. Weston, of Auburn charge, in Susquehanna County, in Sec 1886, and was baptised and received in full memberhsip at the old Dunmore school house, near Rush Corners, June 1867. As the years solemnly rolled on one by one, Hattie was faithful to the obligations assumed then, and fulfilled the sacred trust of a daughter until her last parent was called away, and the homestead passed into a stranger's hands.
During the past winter, being threatened with total blindness, the loss was averted by losing one eye through an operation performed by A.D. Tewksbury, M.D., of Tunkhannock. After her recovery, she visited among friends, and while at Franklin Forks, contracted a severe cold which developed into a malignant type of pneumonia. Hastening to kind friends in Montrose, who as good samaritans ministered lovingly through all her fatal illness, still every effort proved futile, and every hope was vain. Perfectly conscious, she welcomed friends and pastors alike in their ministrations, and conversed calmly and triumphantly of the approaching changed, as only a "Child of the King" can. During the night before she died, she sang in a clear, musical voice, a favorite chorus:
"I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
Trusting only Thee!
Trusting Thee for full salvation.
Great and free."
One sister, Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, could be with Hattie the past few days of her life, and assist in caring for her, which proved a mutual comfort.
The funeral was attended at Jersey Hill, April 26, 1897, by a large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends; the beautiful casket and its frail occupant was embellished with the floral offerings of loving hands, and Rev. I.S. Jenkins, of Auburn charge, gave an eulogy from St. John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled."
One brother, Thomas R. France, of Auburn Centre, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Youngs, of Auburn 4 Corners and Mrs. Henry R. Decker, of South Montrose, remain to mourn the sudden departure of one whom they loved and respected, and in reviewing this beloved character, and our loss in her great gain, we pray with the inspired prophet of the Most High, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."
"If such the sweetness of the stream,
What must the Fountain be,
Where saints and angels draw their bliss,
Immediately, O' Lord, from Thee!"
Mary H. Rice
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