From page 1 of the Skidmore, Missouri New Era newspaper, July 26, 1906:
In Memoriam
Born, November 14, 1861
Died, July 23, 1906
Departed this life in Skidmore, Mo., at half past one o'clock A. M., July 23, 1906, Mrs. Bertha Pinkston, relict of Mr. Adrian Pinkston, who died in Skidmore, May 23, 1905.
This was one of the happy homes in Skidmore until the death of the father cast a gloom over it. The family consisted of the father, mother and one son, Louie, a noble youth of sixteen years of age. The death of Mr. Pinkston weighed heavily upon the wife, who from that time felt the burden of a double responsibility. The mother bore up bravely, aided by her noble son. such a son is a strong staff upon which any other might lean with great confidence. But time began to show that mother's strength was giving away. The best medical advice was had, but with slight success. Then a trip was taken to Chicago with the hope that a change might bring relief; but as her strength grew less, she returned to her home the 17th of July. Kind friends greeted her on her return and did all they could for her relief, but the pale messenger asked the return of her soul to God who gave it, and on the 23 inst, the weary wheels of her life stood still, and Bertha Pinkston was not, for God took her to himself.
She was gifted in the art of music and rendered great service to the people of Skidmore, and especially to the M. E. church South, of which she and her family were members. Her home was almost a model of order and neatness. By her trueness and friendship, she had gathered around her a large circle of friends, many of whom were very devoted to her. She was a great lover and grower of flowers, and cultivated a fine taste for them.
Perhaps no woman would be more missed in Skidmore than she will be. The father and mother being taken away in such close succession, the home is very desolate. But the surviving son is left with a competence, and a number of true friends who will do an excellent part by him.
Mrs. Pinkston leaves one brother, Mr. Louie Burgess, who is an active business man in St. Joseph, Mo. He is with the Nave & McCord grocery house. She also leaves two sisters, who reside at Forest City, Mo., Miss Nettie Burgess and Mrs. Emma Crowe.
There was a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends who attended the funeral on the afternoon of the 24th, and after impressive services, consisting of reading John xvi 1-18 by Rev. Mr. Rice, prayer by Rev. Mr. Welton and a short address by the writer, and singing of "Abide With Me" by four voices, a solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," by Mr. A. C. Dodds, and another piece by four voices, "Sometime We Will Understand."
Then a large number went to the Masonic cemetery and deposited the remains by the side of her husband. The interment was in good style, and after singing "Rock of Ages" and a short prayer, the audience was dismissed.
- D. R. S.
In Memoriam
Born, November 14, 1861
Died, July 23, 1906
Departed this life in Skidmore, Mo., at half past one o'clock A. M., July 23, 1906, Mrs. Bertha Pinkston, relict of Mr. Adrian Pinkston, who died in Skidmore, May 23, 1905.
This was one of the happy homes in Skidmore until the death of the father cast a gloom over it. The family consisted of the father, mother and one son, Louie, a noble youth of sixteen years of age. The death of Mr. Pinkston weighed heavily upon the wife, who from that time felt the burden of a double responsibility. The mother bore up bravely, aided by her noble son. such a son is a strong staff upon which any other might lean with great confidence. But time began to show that mother's strength was giving away. The best medical advice was had, but with slight success. Then a trip was taken to Chicago with the hope that a change might bring relief; but as her strength grew less, she returned to her home the 17th of July. Kind friends greeted her on her return and did all they could for her relief, but the pale messenger asked the return of her soul to God who gave it, and on the 23 inst, the weary wheels of her life stood still, and Bertha Pinkston was not, for God took her to himself.
She was gifted in the art of music and rendered great service to the people of Skidmore, and especially to the M. E. church South, of which she and her family were members. Her home was almost a model of order and neatness. By her trueness and friendship, she had gathered around her a large circle of friends, many of whom were very devoted to her. She was a great lover and grower of flowers, and cultivated a fine taste for them.
Perhaps no woman would be more missed in Skidmore than she will be. The father and mother being taken away in such close succession, the home is very desolate. But the surviving son is left with a competence, and a number of true friends who will do an excellent part by him.
Mrs. Pinkston leaves one brother, Mr. Louie Burgess, who is an active business man in St. Joseph, Mo. He is with the Nave & McCord grocery house. She also leaves two sisters, who reside at Forest City, Mo., Miss Nettie Burgess and Mrs. Emma Crowe.
There was a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends who attended the funeral on the afternoon of the 24th, and after impressive services, consisting of reading John xvi 1-18 by Rev. Mr. Rice, prayer by Rev. Mr. Welton and a short address by the writer, and singing of "Abide With Me" by four voices, a solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," by Mr. A. C. Dodds, and another piece by four voices, "Sometime We Will Understand."
Then a large number went to the Masonic cemetery and deposited the remains by the side of her husband. The interment was in good style, and after singing "Rock of Ages" and a short prayer, the audience was dismissed.
- D. R. S.
From page 1 of the Skidmore, Missouri New Era newspaper, July 26, 1906:
In Memoriam
Born, November 14, 1861
Died, July 23, 1906
Departed this life in Skidmore, Mo., at half past one o'clock A. M., July 23, 1906, Mrs. Bertha Pinkston, relict of Mr. Adrian Pinkston, who died in Skidmore, May 23, 1905.
This was one of the happy homes in Skidmore until the death of the father cast a gloom over it. The family consisted of the father, mother and one son, Louie, a noble youth of sixteen years of age. The death of Mr. Pinkston weighed heavily upon the wife, who from that time felt the burden of a double responsibility. The mother bore up bravely, aided by her noble son. such a son is a strong staff upon which any other might lean with great confidence. But time began to show that mother's strength was giving away. The best medical advice was had, but with slight success. Then a trip was taken to Chicago with the hope that a change might bring relief; but as her strength grew less, she returned to her home the 17th of July. Kind friends greeted her on her return and did all they could for her relief, but the pale messenger asked the return of her soul to God who gave it, and on the 23 inst, the weary wheels of her life stood still, and Bertha Pinkston was not, for God took her to himself.
She was gifted in the art of music and rendered great service to the people of Skidmore, and especially to the M. E. church South, of which she and her family were members. Her home was almost a model of order and neatness. By her trueness and friendship, she had gathered around her a large circle of friends, many of whom were very devoted to her. She was a great lover and grower of flowers, and cultivated a fine taste for them.
Perhaps no woman would be more missed in Skidmore than she will be. The father and mother being taken away in such close succession, the home is very desolate. But the surviving son is left with a competence, and a number of true friends who will do an excellent part by him.
Mrs. Pinkston leaves one brother, Mr. Louie Burgess, who is an active business man in St. Joseph, Mo. He is with the Nave & McCord grocery house. She also leaves two sisters, who reside at Forest City, Mo., Miss Nettie Burgess and Mrs. Emma Crowe.
There was a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends who attended the funeral on the afternoon of the 24th, and after impressive services, consisting of reading John xvi 1-18 by Rev. Mr. Rice, prayer by Rev. Mr. Welton and a short address by the writer, and singing of "Abide With Me" by four voices, a solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," by Mr. A. C. Dodds, and another piece by four voices, "Sometime We Will Understand."
Then a large number went to the Masonic cemetery and deposited the remains by the side of her husband. The interment was in good style, and after singing "Rock of Ages" and a short prayer, the audience was dismissed.
- D. R. S.
In Memoriam
Born, November 14, 1861
Died, July 23, 1906
Departed this life in Skidmore, Mo., at half past one o'clock A. M., July 23, 1906, Mrs. Bertha Pinkston, relict of Mr. Adrian Pinkston, who died in Skidmore, May 23, 1905.
This was one of the happy homes in Skidmore until the death of the father cast a gloom over it. The family consisted of the father, mother and one son, Louie, a noble youth of sixteen years of age. The death of Mr. Pinkston weighed heavily upon the wife, who from that time felt the burden of a double responsibility. The mother bore up bravely, aided by her noble son. such a son is a strong staff upon which any other might lean with great confidence. But time began to show that mother's strength was giving away. The best medical advice was had, but with slight success. Then a trip was taken to Chicago with the hope that a change might bring relief; but as her strength grew less, she returned to her home the 17th of July. Kind friends greeted her on her return and did all they could for her relief, but the pale messenger asked the return of her soul to God who gave it, and on the 23 inst, the weary wheels of her life stood still, and Bertha Pinkston was not, for God took her to himself.
She was gifted in the art of music and rendered great service to the people of Skidmore, and especially to the M. E. church South, of which she and her family were members. Her home was almost a model of order and neatness. By her trueness and friendship, she had gathered around her a large circle of friends, many of whom were very devoted to her. She was a great lover and grower of flowers, and cultivated a fine taste for them.
Perhaps no woman would be more missed in Skidmore than she will be. The father and mother being taken away in such close succession, the home is very desolate. But the surviving son is left with a competence, and a number of true friends who will do an excellent part by him.
Mrs. Pinkston leaves one brother, Mr. Louie Burgess, who is an active business man in St. Joseph, Mo. He is with the Nave & McCord grocery house. She also leaves two sisters, who reside at Forest City, Mo., Miss Nettie Burgess and Mrs. Emma Crowe.
There was a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends who attended the funeral on the afternoon of the 24th, and after impressive services, consisting of reading John xvi 1-18 by Rev. Mr. Rice, prayer by Rev. Mr. Welton and a short address by the writer, and singing of "Abide With Me" by four voices, a solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," by Mr. A. C. Dodds, and another piece by four voices, "Sometime We Will Understand."
Then a large number went to the Masonic cemetery and deposited the remains by the side of her husband. The interment was in good style, and after singing "Rock of Ages" and a short prayer, the audience was dismissed.
- D. R. S.
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