Robinson,
Rosa 1861-1886
Death
of Miss Robinson
Buffalo,
Iowa, Feb. 24, 1886.
One
of the saddest deaths that ever occurred in Muscatine county took
place Friday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Robinson,
Montpelier. Their daughter Rosa, who had been suffering from lung
trouble for some three weeks, closed her eyes in death.
Sunday the remains were taken to the Methodist church in
Blue Grass, where the Rev. Pugh delivered a most appropriate and
touching sermon, his text being Job, 24th chap. 15 and
16th verses:
“All flesh shall perish together and man shall turn
again to dust; if thou hast understanding hear this; harken to the
voice of my words: The church which is a very large one, was
crowded, for Miss Rosa was born near Blue Grass, Aug. 21, 1861, and
attended school in the neighborhood till her 16th year
when her parents moved to the Captain Morehouse farm on the river.
At
the conclusion of his address, Rev. Pugh gave a brief synopsis of
this noble lady's life and few eyes there were, that were not filled
with tears and fewer hearts that did not beat responsive to the grief
of those who knew her best. It was heartrending to witness the
father, sister and brother take the last glance at Rosa's sweet face.
Poor Mrs. Robinson was unable to accompany the remains, and it was
like tearing her heart out to give her affectionate daughter a last
kiss and say good bye Rosa.
The
writer of this was her teacher for several years, and knew her to be
a pure, noble minded, and an industrious lady, loving and living in
noble things. Her culture and sweet christian spirit redeemed from
all selfishness made the dear girl a most promising and christian
lady.
She
connected with the Baptist church, at Blue Grass, in 1873 and was
always a devout member, never, omitting the daily reading of her
Bible no matter how wearied she was at the end of her day's labor.
She
was surrounded by all that makes life pleasant, for her parents are
in good circumstances and took a pride in making home “the dearest
place on earth.”
The
pall bearers were: Samuel Morehead, Leslie Wagner, Jno. Nugent, Ed.
Smurr, Rob. Nugent and C. Myers.
Mr.
and Mrs. extend their thanks to all the kind friends and lent their
assistance in this sore affection.
ONE OF HER MANY
FRIENDS.
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