The Knightstown (IN) Banner, Friday, January 23, 1920
"The mysterious curtain which separates life from death has once more fallen in our midst.
Mary A.,, daughter of Rev. Hugh and Louisa Sturgeon, was born in Darlington, Pa., April 8, 1869, and departed this life Jan.11, 1920, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Her early life was spent in Darlington, Pa., where she attended the public school. Later she entered and graduated from the Washington female Seminary at Washington, Pa. On January 13, 1892, or twenty-eight years ago today, she s united in marriage to Dr. William F. Johnston. Two years later they came to Charlottesville, Ind., to reside. To this union was born one son, Ross, Jr., whom they were permitted to keep just eighteen months.
In the death of Mrs. Johnston Charlottesville loses one of its most excellent characters. She was a great lover of home, but was also very much interested in things outside, which were of a high order, being a member of the United Presbyterian church, the Eastern Star, besides the local literary club. She was an untiring worker in the Red Cross work although a great sufferer at time.
She united with the church when quite young, only twelve years old, under the pastorate of her father and still clung to her father's faith. She was never happier than when doing something for others, and in her very last hours, although suffering intensely, was thinking of the welfare of others more than self.
Everything was done for her that kind and loving hands could do, but all to no avail.
We certainly can say with the psalmist that she is 'Free among the dead.'
Free from all suffering and pain,
Hers was a spirit that to all thy poor
Was a kind as slumber after pain
Why ope so soon thy heaven deep quiets door,
And call her home again?
Yet thou hast called her
Nor art Thou unkind
O, Love Divine, for 'tis thy will
That gracious natures leave their love behind
To work for others still."
"The mysterious curtain which separates life from death has once more fallen in our midst.
Mary A.,, daughter of Rev. Hugh and Louisa Sturgeon, was born in Darlington, Pa., April 8, 1869, and departed this life Jan.11, 1920, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Her early life was spent in Darlington, Pa., where she attended the public school. Later she entered and graduated from the Washington female Seminary at Washington, Pa. On January 13, 1892, or twenty-eight years ago today, she s united in marriage to Dr. William F. Johnston. Two years later they came to Charlottesville, Ind., to reside. To this union was born one son, Ross, Jr., whom they were permitted to keep just eighteen months.
In the death of Mrs. Johnston Charlottesville loses one of its most excellent characters. She was a great lover of home, but was also very much interested in things outside, which were of a high order, being a member of the United Presbyterian church, the Eastern Star, besides the local literary club. She was an untiring worker in the Red Cross work although a great sufferer at time.
She united with the church when quite young, only twelve years old, under the pastorate of her father and still clung to her father's faith. She was never happier than when doing something for others, and in her very last hours, although suffering intensely, was thinking of the welfare of others more than self.
Everything was done for her that kind and loving hands could do, but all to no avail.
We certainly can say with the psalmist that she is 'Free among the dead.'
Free from all suffering and pain,
Hers was a spirit that to all thy poor
Was a kind as slumber after pain
Why ope so soon thy heaven deep quiets door,
And call her home again?
Yet thou hast called her
Nor art Thou unkind
O, Love Divine, for 'tis thy will
That gracious natures leave their love behind
To work for others still."
The Knightstown (IN) Banner, Friday, January 23, 1920
"The mysterious curtain which separates life from death has once more fallen in our midst.
Mary A.,, daughter of Rev. Hugh and Louisa Sturgeon, was born in Darlington, Pa., April 8, 1869, and departed this life Jan.11, 1920, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Her early life was spent in Darlington, Pa., where she attended the public school. Later she entered and graduated from the Washington female Seminary at Washington, Pa. On January 13, 1892, or twenty-eight years ago today, she s united in marriage to Dr. William F. Johnston. Two years later they came to Charlottesville, Ind., to reside. To this union was born one son, Ross, Jr., whom they were permitted to keep just eighteen months.
In the death of Mrs. Johnston Charlottesville loses one of its most excellent characters. She was a great lover of home, but was also very much interested in things outside, which were of a high order, being a member of the United Presbyterian church, the Eastern Star, besides the local literary club. She was an untiring worker in the Red Cross work although a great sufferer at time.
She united with the church when quite young, only twelve years old, under the pastorate of her father and still clung to her father's faith. She was never happier than when doing something for others, and in her very last hours, although suffering intensely, was thinking of the welfare of others more than self.
Everything was done for her that kind and loving hands could do, but all to no avail.
We certainly can say with the psalmist that she is 'Free among the dead.'
Free from all suffering and pain,
Hers was a spirit that to all thy poor
Was a kind as slumber after pain
Why ope so soon thy heaven deep quiets door,
And call her home again?
Yet thou hast called her
Nor art Thou unkind
O, Love Divine, for 'tis thy will
That gracious natures leave their love behind
To work for others still."
"The mysterious curtain which separates life from death has once more fallen in our midst.
Mary A.,, daughter of Rev. Hugh and Louisa Sturgeon, was born in Darlington, Pa., April 8, 1869, and departed this life Jan.11, 1920, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Her early life was spent in Darlington, Pa., where she attended the public school. Later she entered and graduated from the Washington female Seminary at Washington, Pa. On January 13, 1892, or twenty-eight years ago today, she s united in marriage to Dr. William F. Johnston. Two years later they came to Charlottesville, Ind., to reside. To this union was born one son, Ross, Jr., whom they were permitted to keep just eighteen months.
In the death of Mrs. Johnston Charlottesville loses one of its most excellent characters. She was a great lover of home, but was also very much interested in things outside, which were of a high order, being a member of the United Presbyterian church, the Eastern Star, besides the local literary club. She was an untiring worker in the Red Cross work although a great sufferer at time.
She united with the church when quite young, only twelve years old, under the pastorate of her father and still clung to her father's faith. She was never happier than when doing something for others, and in her very last hours, although suffering intensely, was thinking of the welfare of others more than self.
Everything was done for her that kind and loving hands could do, but all to no avail.
We certainly can say with the psalmist that she is 'Free among the dead.'
Free from all suffering and pain,
Hers was a spirit that to all thy poor
Was a kind as slumber after pain
Why ope so soon thy heaven deep quiets door,
And call her home again?
Yet thou hast called her
Nor art Thou unkind
O, Love Divine, for 'tis thy will
That gracious natures leave their love behind
To work for others still."
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