Friends of Mrs. Olive R. Barker were
notified by telegraph Monday of her
death at Dever, Colorado, on that day,
death resulting from hemorrhage in-
duced by tuberculosis from which she
had suffered for a long time. Mrs.
Barker had made her home at Greeley.
Colorado, since leaving Princeton but
was stopping at the home of Moses Jes-
mer in Denver at the time of her death.
Death must have come rather unexpected,
as Mrs. Barker had written to
relatives in Cambridge, and to friends
in Princeton, but a few days prior to
her death.
The body was prepared for shipment to
Princeton, and will arrive here this
afternoon. Senator Barker and wife
drove over from Cambridge Tuesday
and made preparations for the funeral
which will be held at the Congrega-
tional church tomorrow (Friday) at
10 A. M.. and the internment will be at
Oak Knoll cemetery. The pastor of the
Union church at Elk River will officiate
at the funeral and the services at the
grave will consist of the burial ritual
order the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Barker being the first worthy matron
of Kedron chapter.
Olive R. Barker was born in Wisconsin
Aug. 12, 1846. She was the daughter
of Mr and Mrs Samuel Ross, who were
among, the first settlers to locate
in Princeton Mr. Ross being one of
the original incorporators of the
townsite of Princeton. When her
parents located m Princeton she was a
small girl, and she grew to young lady-
hood in Princeton She received her
education at Sioux City, Iowa, and after
graduating returned home and took up
her educational work, which lasted
many long years She taught in the
Princeton school several years and in
1884 was elected county superintendent
of schools of Mille Lacs county, having
the distinction cf being the first lady
superintendent ever elected in the
State. She served as superintendent
of school- for twelve years, and she al-
ways took a great interest in all work
of an educational nature. She was
loved and respected by all as she had a
kind and most agreeable nature and
disposition Mrs Barker was well read
and was a woman of much
character. She was a member of the
Congregational church of Princeton, to
which church she was much attached
because of the fact that her father was
one of the organizers and builders of
the church. During her residence in
Princeton she always took a deep interest
in church work and in all educational
and social doings. For twenty-five
years she was a member of the
church choir, and there was hardly
ever an entertainment but what Mrs.
Barker could be relied on to take some
part if occasion required her to do so.
Mrs. Barker was married to Almon
P. Barker, brother of Senator Barker,
July 13th. 1870, and it was on her twenty -
seventh wedding anniversary that she
passed away. Her husband who in
early days taught school and practiced
law in Princeton, died twenty years
ago in March. He left considerable
property in Princeton at the time of
his death, and Mrs. Barker's share of
the property included Rossmere addition
and other property in Princeton
which during the last few years has
greatly enhanced in value. Mrs. Barker
came back from Colorado and visited
friends in Princeton last fall.
Princeton UNION July 16, 1903
_________________________
The Funeral of OLIVE K Barker
Body Laid to Rest in Oak Knoll Last
Friday.
The funeral of Mrs. Olive Ross Barker was held at the Congregational church last Friday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock. The body arrived from Denver. Thursday evening in charge of E. G. Coulter, of Greeley, Colorado, and the remains were taken to the home of Mrs. J. C. Borden until the hour of the funeral. There was a large concourse of people assembled at the church to witness the funeral services and paid their last honors to one who in life was so closely identified with the community where she had grown up from a child. It was fitting that the funeral rites should be enacted here amid the scenes of which she had been so active a figure since childhood, under the roof erected through the efforts of her revered father, and where she had never failed to worship save when prevented by the illness of some one to who she felt it a duty and a pleasure to minister. Her own bodily infirmities seemed rarely, indeed, so great to cause her absence.
To many during the impressive service, was the memory
of her unfailing presence so vivid that the voice which had for long years blended with the choir could almost be heard in its accustomed cadence.
The floral tributes, profuse and very beautiful, were arranged by loving friends, and the church, decorated by
the hands of those who had been former members of her Sunday school class, seemed fitted for the nuptials of a
bride,—the bride of Heaven.
Dr. Hindley's remarks were touching and most impressive. His text from 17th Psalm, latter clause of verse 15: "I shall be satisfied when I awake and see thy likeness." was the basis of a discourse upon what perfect satisfaction may mean—how the briefest instant of an approximate, full and perfect satisfaction is all that this world may ever give. It can be attained only "When I awake and see thy likeness."
We are too apt to question the happiness of our celestial home. "How can I be happy if—if—? Ah, these ‘ifs' that come crowding upon us! 'I shall be satisfied.' This is sufficient, and you who best know the life and character of the one who has left us, feel that she has attained this bliss." The speaker quoted from tender eulogies pronounced by those who had known her longest and most intimately:
I doubt if in the entire community could be found one who has done so much for humanity, was the tribute of an acquaintance of forty years.
"Lead Kindly Light," was sung by the choir, and the solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Mrs. Claire A. Caley, were feeling and beautifully rendered, and at the grave, "Asleep in Jesus." and "Nearer My God to Thee," were sung by the ladies of the Eastern Star, who conducted the services at the cemetery. Clustered about the fern strewn grave prepared by one who had absented himself from the church to
perform this loving office, these sisters offered their tributes of flowers and tender sentiments to the one who had
been the first worthy matron of the order in Princeton.
Relatives of Mrs. Barker who were present at the funeral were. E. A. Vaughn, an uncle of Marion, Iowa, E. G. Coulter, husband of Mrs. Barker's aunt's granddaughter, Hon. H. F. Barker and wife and daughters, the Misses
Minerva, Ethel and Ruth, and son Blaine, of Cambridge, and Dr. G. A. Barker of Menomonie, Wis.
An unusual but fitting innovation was the presence of six ladies who acted as honorary pall-bearers. These were chosen from among the intimate friends of the deceased and, next the usual bearers, were given the precedence in the long procession which accompanied the body to its resting place in Oak Knoll cemetery,
There where birds chant sweetest Requiems, by the side of the loved companion who was waiting to welcome her "Beyond the Gates." we left her"Asleep in Jesus."
Princeton Union July 23, 1903
notified by telegraph Monday of her
death at Dever, Colorado, on that day,
death resulting from hemorrhage in-
duced by tuberculosis from which she
had suffered for a long time. Mrs.
Barker had made her home at Greeley.
Colorado, since leaving Princeton but
was stopping at the home of Moses Jes-
mer in Denver at the time of her death.
Death must have come rather unexpected,
as Mrs. Barker had written to
relatives in Cambridge, and to friends
in Princeton, but a few days prior to
her death.
The body was prepared for shipment to
Princeton, and will arrive here this
afternoon. Senator Barker and wife
drove over from Cambridge Tuesday
and made preparations for the funeral
which will be held at the Congrega-
tional church tomorrow (Friday) at
10 A. M.. and the internment will be at
Oak Knoll cemetery. The pastor of the
Union church at Elk River will officiate
at the funeral and the services at the
grave will consist of the burial ritual
order the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Barker being the first worthy matron
of Kedron chapter.
Olive R. Barker was born in Wisconsin
Aug. 12, 1846. She was the daughter
of Mr and Mrs Samuel Ross, who were
among, the first settlers to locate
in Princeton Mr. Ross being one of
the original incorporators of the
townsite of Princeton. When her
parents located m Princeton she was a
small girl, and she grew to young lady-
hood in Princeton She received her
education at Sioux City, Iowa, and after
graduating returned home and took up
her educational work, which lasted
many long years She taught in the
Princeton school several years and in
1884 was elected county superintendent
of schools of Mille Lacs county, having
the distinction cf being the first lady
superintendent ever elected in the
State. She served as superintendent
of school- for twelve years, and she al-
ways took a great interest in all work
of an educational nature. She was
loved and respected by all as she had a
kind and most agreeable nature and
disposition Mrs Barker was well read
and was a woman of much
character. She was a member of the
Congregational church of Princeton, to
which church she was much attached
because of the fact that her father was
one of the organizers and builders of
the church. During her residence in
Princeton she always took a deep interest
in church work and in all educational
and social doings. For twenty-five
years she was a member of the
church choir, and there was hardly
ever an entertainment but what Mrs.
Barker could be relied on to take some
part if occasion required her to do so.
Mrs. Barker was married to Almon
P. Barker, brother of Senator Barker,
July 13th. 1870, and it was on her twenty -
seventh wedding anniversary that she
passed away. Her husband who in
early days taught school and practiced
law in Princeton, died twenty years
ago in March. He left considerable
property in Princeton at the time of
his death, and Mrs. Barker's share of
the property included Rossmere addition
and other property in Princeton
which during the last few years has
greatly enhanced in value. Mrs. Barker
came back from Colorado and visited
friends in Princeton last fall.
Princeton UNION July 16, 1903
_________________________
The Funeral of OLIVE K Barker
Body Laid to Rest in Oak Knoll Last
Friday.
The funeral of Mrs. Olive Ross Barker was held at the Congregational church last Friday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock. The body arrived from Denver. Thursday evening in charge of E. G. Coulter, of Greeley, Colorado, and the remains were taken to the home of Mrs. J. C. Borden until the hour of the funeral. There was a large concourse of people assembled at the church to witness the funeral services and paid their last honors to one who in life was so closely identified with the community where she had grown up from a child. It was fitting that the funeral rites should be enacted here amid the scenes of which she had been so active a figure since childhood, under the roof erected through the efforts of her revered father, and where she had never failed to worship save when prevented by the illness of some one to who she felt it a duty and a pleasure to minister. Her own bodily infirmities seemed rarely, indeed, so great to cause her absence.
To many during the impressive service, was the memory
of her unfailing presence so vivid that the voice which had for long years blended with the choir could almost be heard in its accustomed cadence.
The floral tributes, profuse and very beautiful, were arranged by loving friends, and the church, decorated by
the hands of those who had been former members of her Sunday school class, seemed fitted for the nuptials of a
bride,—the bride of Heaven.
Dr. Hindley's remarks were touching and most impressive. His text from 17th Psalm, latter clause of verse 15: "I shall be satisfied when I awake and see thy likeness." was the basis of a discourse upon what perfect satisfaction may mean—how the briefest instant of an approximate, full and perfect satisfaction is all that this world may ever give. It can be attained only "When I awake and see thy likeness."
We are too apt to question the happiness of our celestial home. "How can I be happy if—if—? Ah, these ‘ifs' that come crowding upon us! 'I shall be satisfied.' This is sufficient, and you who best know the life and character of the one who has left us, feel that she has attained this bliss." The speaker quoted from tender eulogies pronounced by those who had known her longest and most intimately:
I doubt if in the entire community could be found one who has done so much for humanity, was the tribute of an acquaintance of forty years.
"Lead Kindly Light," was sung by the choir, and the solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Mrs. Claire A. Caley, were feeling and beautifully rendered, and at the grave, "Asleep in Jesus." and "Nearer My God to Thee," were sung by the ladies of the Eastern Star, who conducted the services at the cemetery. Clustered about the fern strewn grave prepared by one who had absented himself from the church to
perform this loving office, these sisters offered their tributes of flowers and tender sentiments to the one who had
been the first worthy matron of the order in Princeton.
Relatives of Mrs. Barker who were present at the funeral were. E. A. Vaughn, an uncle of Marion, Iowa, E. G. Coulter, husband of Mrs. Barker's aunt's granddaughter, Hon. H. F. Barker and wife and daughters, the Misses
Minerva, Ethel and Ruth, and son Blaine, of Cambridge, and Dr. G. A. Barker of Menomonie, Wis.
An unusual but fitting innovation was the presence of six ladies who acted as honorary pall-bearers. These were chosen from among the intimate friends of the deceased and, next the usual bearers, were given the precedence in the long procession which accompanied the body to its resting place in Oak Knoll cemetery,
There where birds chant sweetest Requiems, by the side of the loved companion who was waiting to welcome her "Beyond the Gates." we left her"Asleep in Jesus."
Princeton Union July 23, 1903
Friends of Mrs. Olive R. Barker were
notified by telegraph Monday of her
death at Dever, Colorado, on that day,
death resulting from hemorrhage in-
duced by tuberculosis from which she
had suffered for a long time. Mrs.
Barker had made her home at Greeley.
Colorado, since leaving Princeton but
was stopping at the home of Moses Jes-
mer in Denver at the time of her death.
Death must have come rather unexpected,
as Mrs. Barker had written to
relatives in Cambridge, and to friends
in Princeton, but a few days prior to
her death.
The body was prepared for shipment to
Princeton, and will arrive here this
afternoon. Senator Barker and wife
drove over from Cambridge Tuesday
and made preparations for the funeral
which will be held at the Congrega-
tional church tomorrow (Friday) at
10 A. M.. and the internment will be at
Oak Knoll cemetery. The pastor of the
Union church at Elk River will officiate
at the funeral and the services at the
grave will consist of the burial ritual
order the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Barker being the first worthy matron
of Kedron chapter.
Olive R. Barker was born in Wisconsin
Aug. 12, 1846. She was the daughter
of Mr and Mrs Samuel Ross, who were
among, the first settlers to locate
in Princeton Mr. Ross being one of
the original incorporators of the
townsite of Princeton. When her
parents located m Princeton she was a
small girl, and she grew to young lady-
hood in Princeton She received her
education at Sioux City, Iowa, and after
graduating returned home and took up
her educational work, which lasted
many long years She taught in the
Princeton school several years and in
1884 was elected county superintendent
of schools of Mille Lacs county, having
the distinction cf being the first lady
superintendent ever elected in the
State. She served as superintendent
of school- for twelve years, and she al-
ways took a great interest in all work
of an educational nature. She was
loved and respected by all as she had a
kind and most agreeable nature and
disposition Mrs Barker was well read
and was a woman of much
character. She was a member of the
Congregational church of Princeton, to
which church she was much attached
because of the fact that her father was
one of the organizers and builders of
the church. During her residence in
Princeton she always took a deep interest
in church work and in all educational
and social doings. For twenty-five
years she was a member of the
church choir, and there was hardly
ever an entertainment but what Mrs.
Barker could be relied on to take some
part if occasion required her to do so.
Mrs. Barker was married to Almon
P. Barker, brother of Senator Barker,
July 13th. 1870, and it was on her twenty -
seventh wedding anniversary that she
passed away. Her husband who in
early days taught school and practiced
law in Princeton, died twenty years
ago in March. He left considerable
property in Princeton at the time of
his death, and Mrs. Barker's share of
the property included Rossmere addition
and other property in Princeton
which during the last few years has
greatly enhanced in value. Mrs. Barker
came back from Colorado and visited
friends in Princeton last fall.
Princeton UNION July 16, 1903
_________________________
The Funeral of OLIVE K Barker
Body Laid to Rest in Oak Knoll Last
Friday.
The funeral of Mrs. Olive Ross Barker was held at the Congregational church last Friday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock. The body arrived from Denver. Thursday evening in charge of E. G. Coulter, of Greeley, Colorado, and the remains were taken to the home of Mrs. J. C. Borden until the hour of the funeral. There was a large concourse of people assembled at the church to witness the funeral services and paid their last honors to one who in life was so closely identified with the community where she had grown up from a child. It was fitting that the funeral rites should be enacted here amid the scenes of which she had been so active a figure since childhood, under the roof erected through the efforts of her revered father, and where she had never failed to worship save when prevented by the illness of some one to who she felt it a duty and a pleasure to minister. Her own bodily infirmities seemed rarely, indeed, so great to cause her absence.
To many during the impressive service, was the memory
of her unfailing presence so vivid that the voice which had for long years blended with the choir could almost be heard in its accustomed cadence.
The floral tributes, profuse and very beautiful, were arranged by loving friends, and the church, decorated by
the hands of those who had been former members of her Sunday school class, seemed fitted for the nuptials of a
bride,—the bride of Heaven.
Dr. Hindley's remarks were touching and most impressive. His text from 17th Psalm, latter clause of verse 15: "I shall be satisfied when I awake and see thy likeness." was the basis of a discourse upon what perfect satisfaction may mean—how the briefest instant of an approximate, full and perfect satisfaction is all that this world may ever give. It can be attained only "When I awake and see thy likeness."
We are too apt to question the happiness of our celestial home. "How can I be happy if—if—? Ah, these ‘ifs' that come crowding upon us! 'I shall be satisfied.' This is sufficient, and you who best know the life and character of the one who has left us, feel that she has attained this bliss." The speaker quoted from tender eulogies pronounced by those who had known her longest and most intimately:
I doubt if in the entire community could be found one who has done so much for humanity, was the tribute of an acquaintance of forty years.
"Lead Kindly Light," was sung by the choir, and the solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Mrs. Claire A. Caley, were feeling and beautifully rendered, and at the grave, "Asleep in Jesus." and "Nearer My God to Thee," were sung by the ladies of the Eastern Star, who conducted the services at the cemetery. Clustered about the fern strewn grave prepared by one who had absented himself from the church to
perform this loving office, these sisters offered their tributes of flowers and tender sentiments to the one who had
been the first worthy matron of the order in Princeton.
Relatives of Mrs. Barker who were present at the funeral were. E. A. Vaughn, an uncle of Marion, Iowa, E. G. Coulter, husband of Mrs. Barker's aunt's granddaughter, Hon. H. F. Barker and wife and daughters, the Misses
Minerva, Ethel and Ruth, and son Blaine, of Cambridge, and Dr. G. A. Barker of Menomonie, Wis.
An unusual but fitting innovation was the presence of six ladies who acted as honorary pall-bearers. These were chosen from among the intimate friends of the deceased and, next the usual bearers, were given the precedence in the long procession which accompanied the body to its resting place in Oak Knoll cemetery,
There where birds chant sweetest Requiems, by the side of the loved companion who was waiting to welcome her "Beyond the Gates." we left her"Asleep in Jesus."
Princeton Union July 23, 1903
notified by telegraph Monday of her
death at Dever, Colorado, on that day,
death resulting from hemorrhage in-
duced by tuberculosis from which she
had suffered for a long time. Mrs.
Barker had made her home at Greeley.
Colorado, since leaving Princeton but
was stopping at the home of Moses Jes-
mer in Denver at the time of her death.
Death must have come rather unexpected,
as Mrs. Barker had written to
relatives in Cambridge, and to friends
in Princeton, but a few days prior to
her death.
The body was prepared for shipment to
Princeton, and will arrive here this
afternoon. Senator Barker and wife
drove over from Cambridge Tuesday
and made preparations for the funeral
which will be held at the Congrega-
tional church tomorrow (Friday) at
10 A. M.. and the internment will be at
Oak Knoll cemetery. The pastor of the
Union church at Elk River will officiate
at the funeral and the services at the
grave will consist of the burial ritual
order the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Barker being the first worthy matron
of Kedron chapter.
Olive R. Barker was born in Wisconsin
Aug. 12, 1846. She was the daughter
of Mr and Mrs Samuel Ross, who were
among, the first settlers to locate
in Princeton Mr. Ross being one of
the original incorporators of the
townsite of Princeton. When her
parents located m Princeton she was a
small girl, and she grew to young lady-
hood in Princeton She received her
education at Sioux City, Iowa, and after
graduating returned home and took up
her educational work, which lasted
many long years She taught in the
Princeton school several years and in
1884 was elected county superintendent
of schools of Mille Lacs county, having
the distinction cf being the first lady
superintendent ever elected in the
State. She served as superintendent
of school- for twelve years, and she al-
ways took a great interest in all work
of an educational nature. She was
loved and respected by all as she had a
kind and most agreeable nature and
disposition Mrs Barker was well read
and was a woman of much
character. She was a member of the
Congregational church of Princeton, to
which church she was much attached
because of the fact that her father was
one of the organizers and builders of
the church. During her residence in
Princeton she always took a deep interest
in church work and in all educational
and social doings. For twenty-five
years she was a member of the
church choir, and there was hardly
ever an entertainment but what Mrs.
Barker could be relied on to take some
part if occasion required her to do so.
Mrs. Barker was married to Almon
P. Barker, brother of Senator Barker,
July 13th. 1870, and it was on her twenty -
seventh wedding anniversary that she
passed away. Her husband who in
early days taught school and practiced
law in Princeton, died twenty years
ago in March. He left considerable
property in Princeton at the time of
his death, and Mrs. Barker's share of
the property included Rossmere addition
and other property in Princeton
which during the last few years has
greatly enhanced in value. Mrs. Barker
came back from Colorado and visited
friends in Princeton last fall.
Princeton UNION July 16, 1903
_________________________
The Funeral of OLIVE K Barker
Body Laid to Rest in Oak Knoll Last
Friday.
The funeral of Mrs. Olive Ross Barker was held at the Congregational church last Friday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock. The body arrived from Denver. Thursday evening in charge of E. G. Coulter, of Greeley, Colorado, and the remains were taken to the home of Mrs. J. C. Borden until the hour of the funeral. There was a large concourse of people assembled at the church to witness the funeral services and paid their last honors to one who in life was so closely identified with the community where she had grown up from a child. It was fitting that the funeral rites should be enacted here amid the scenes of which she had been so active a figure since childhood, under the roof erected through the efforts of her revered father, and where she had never failed to worship save when prevented by the illness of some one to who she felt it a duty and a pleasure to minister. Her own bodily infirmities seemed rarely, indeed, so great to cause her absence.
To many during the impressive service, was the memory
of her unfailing presence so vivid that the voice which had for long years blended with the choir could almost be heard in its accustomed cadence.
The floral tributes, profuse and very beautiful, were arranged by loving friends, and the church, decorated by
the hands of those who had been former members of her Sunday school class, seemed fitted for the nuptials of a
bride,—the bride of Heaven.
Dr. Hindley's remarks were touching and most impressive. His text from 17th Psalm, latter clause of verse 15: "I shall be satisfied when I awake and see thy likeness." was the basis of a discourse upon what perfect satisfaction may mean—how the briefest instant of an approximate, full and perfect satisfaction is all that this world may ever give. It can be attained only "When I awake and see thy likeness."
We are too apt to question the happiness of our celestial home. "How can I be happy if—if—? Ah, these ‘ifs' that come crowding upon us! 'I shall be satisfied.' This is sufficient, and you who best know the life and character of the one who has left us, feel that she has attained this bliss." The speaker quoted from tender eulogies pronounced by those who had known her longest and most intimately:
I doubt if in the entire community could be found one who has done so much for humanity, was the tribute of an acquaintance of forty years.
"Lead Kindly Light," was sung by the choir, and the solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Mrs. Claire A. Caley, were feeling and beautifully rendered, and at the grave, "Asleep in Jesus." and "Nearer My God to Thee," were sung by the ladies of the Eastern Star, who conducted the services at the cemetery. Clustered about the fern strewn grave prepared by one who had absented himself from the church to
perform this loving office, these sisters offered their tributes of flowers and tender sentiments to the one who had
been the first worthy matron of the order in Princeton.
Relatives of Mrs. Barker who were present at the funeral were. E. A. Vaughn, an uncle of Marion, Iowa, E. G. Coulter, husband of Mrs. Barker's aunt's granddaughter, Hon. H. F. Barker and wife and daughters, the Misses
Minerva, Ethel and Ruth, and son Blaine, of Cambridge, and Dr. G. A. Barker of Menomonie, Wis.
An unusual but fitting innovation was the presence of six ladies who acted as honorary pall-bearers. These were chosen from among the intimate friends of the deceased and, next the usual bearers, were given the precedence in the long procession which accompanied the body to its resting place in Oak Knoll cemetery,
There where birds chant sweetest Requiems, by the side of the loved companion who was waiting to welcome her "Beyond the Gates." we left her"Asleep in Jesus."
Princeton Union July 23, 1903
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Ollive R. wife of A. P. Barker died July 12, 1903 aged 57 years
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