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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ************************************************************************ STRICKLAND, John Ocean Grove Record, Feb. 18, 1882 The severe illness of Mr. John Strickland, one of the most valuable of the Ocean Grove employees, has occasioned very deep concern for several days past. Prayer was offered at several of the meetings for his recovery, of which no human hope was entertained last Sabbath. He is at this writing, we are glad to say, slightly better. Ocean Grove Record, February 25. 1882 In our allusion last week to the severe illness of Mr. Strickland, on of the most faithful and useful employees of the Association, we entertained some hope of his recovery, but the paper has hardly been printed before intelligence reached us that he had died. His two children had been sick, and his devotion to them brought on a degree of prostration from which it was found impossible to rally. He died on Thursday of last week, and his funeral was largely attended on Saturday, the interment taking place in Mt. Prospect Cemetery. Memorial services were held in St. Paul's Church on Sabbath morning. Rev. S. Jaquett preached on the occasion from Heb. 4:9 - "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God." Revs. H. B. Beegle and G. W. Evans referred to the deceased as a man of reliable, pure Christian character. In principle he was upright and pure, and respected by all who knew him. We subjoin the following. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT At a regular meting of Monmouth Lodge, No 107, K. of P., held in White's Hall, Asbury Park, N.J. February 17, 1882, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has been the will of our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst, brother John C. Strickland, therefore be it RESOLVED, That while we bow submissively to the mysterious and all wise dispensations of God, we do most sincerely mourn the death of our beloved brother. RESOLVED, That we hold in remembrance his genial qualities as a man, as a citizen, and as a brother. RESOLVED, That our warmest sympathy be expressed, and is hereby tendered to his mourning friends, and we trust that in this, their hour of bereavement they may be sustained by the tender care of our Heavenly Father, who is ever ready. (Remainder is unreadable.) WILEY, William E. Ocean Grove Record, Sept 23, 1882 Sad Occurrence The accidental death of William E. Wiley, son of Bishop Wiley, in Cincinati, on Friday afternoon of last week, as the news flashed over the wires to all parts of the country, created a thrill of pain. "Willie," as he was called, was the only son left, his brother having died some time back. He had just about reached his majority, and was still a student at Ohio Wesleyan University, but during vacation made himself useful as a clerk in the oil warehouse of his brother-in-law, Charles E. Coffin. The establishment had been visited by a fire the previous day, and in repairing damages, this young man, with an employee, were at work among the oil casks in the cellar, when by contact with a light, there occurred a fearful explosion, enveloping him in flame. He was taken out immediately, but expired on reaching the sidewalk. His father, who was presiding at a Conference in Iowa, was notified by telegraph, and hurried to his stricken home, where preparations were in progress for the burial. The sympathies and prayers of the whole Church go out to the bereaved family. Prayer was offered at the Auditorium service on Sabbath morning, that the divine arm may sustain them in this deep affliction. MESSLER, Richard D. Ocean Grove Record, March 18, 1882 Sad Occurrence. On Friday of last week one of our estimable citizens, Mr. Richard D. Messler, a carpenter and builder, while at work on the new McBride Cottage, accidentally fell from his scaffold near the top of the building, and striking heavily on his head and neck received such a shock as to paralyze his system, and cause death in the course of a few hours. He died about 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, being conscious of his condition and able to adjust all his business affairs before the end came. He was a member of St Paul's Church, and happily knew by experience, the power of Christ to save. Rev. Mr. Ballagh, of the Reformed Church, visited him in his extremity, and found him calm and joyful as a firm believer. The remains after brief religious services at his dwelling, were taken to Perineville, Monmouth County, accompanied by his mourning widow and friends. Rev. G. W. Evans, also attended and preached a funeral sermon in the Presbyterian Church at the above place, from the passage of scripture, "There is but a step between me and death." Richard was a brother to Mr. C. W. Messler, the extensive builder of Asbury Park. Their father is a venerable local elder in the M. E. Church. A very large congregation attended the funeral services, which were held on Tuesday, March 14. Ocean Grove Record, date not readable, 1882 Tenbrook THOMPSON This well-known resident of Ocean Grove, and most faithful workman for many years past in carrying forward the improvements of our grounds, quietly closed his labors and his life on last Saturday evening about 7 o'clock. His health had been running down for three years past, bur his delight was to be usefully employed, and always in his place at religious meetings. He was known as a shouting Methodist, as always walking with God, and always looking up towards the "land that is fairer than day." He was beloved by all who knew him, and leaves to his surviving family the legacy of a good name. Memory of the just is blessed. Ocean Grove Record February 4, 1882 Death of Mrs. Dr. KINMONTH After a heroic struggle against disease, and despite the affectionate solilitude of a very large circle of friends, Mrs. Dr. H.S. Kinmonth of Asbury Park, died about 10 A.M. on Tuesday, Jan 31. She was the youngest daughter of the late Rev. Edward J. Kenney, of Philadelphia, and a sister of Mrs. D. Homer Bates, and Miss Lizzie Kenney, well known as summer residents of Ocean Grove, and a lady of rare excellence of character. Her health has been failing for more than a year past, yet with buoyant resolution, and cheerful hope, she used every available means to prolong an existence which was fraught with happiness to herself, and the society in which she moved, and of which she was an ornament. Of late her religious experience was of the triumphant type. Her mind and soul appeared to be filled with an extraordinary illumination of faith in Christ the Saviour. Her funeral took place on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1:30 P.M., in St. Paul's M.E. Church, Ocean Grove, and was very largely attended, Rev. Dr. Stokes and other ministers taking part in the mournful services. The interment followed at the new Mt. Prospect Cemetery. Ocean Grove Record Jan. 28, 1882 Our friend Rev. Wm. B. EVANS, of Washington D.C., who, with his interesting family, has spent several seasons at Ocean Grove, has recently been bereaved of his oldest son, a young man greatly endeared not only to his own immediate relatives, but to all who enjoyed the happiness of his acquaintance, especially his associates in the Sabbath-school and congregation of Metropolitan M.E. Church, of which he has been a consistent and greatly beloved member. Samuel was born in 1855, and converted when 11 years of age. That a change of climate might benefit his health, he entered the U.S. military service and spent two years in Montana, being connected with the 5th Infantry under Gen. Miles. But he failed to ward off a contracted tendency to pulmonary consumption, and for him the path of glory led but to the grave. He was never know to taste intoxicating drink, was upright in deportment, conscientious in character, and devoutly loved and served his father's and mothers God and Saviour. He was barely permitted to see the opening of the new year. On the second day of January, after a lingering illness, he exchanged a happy home on earth for a brighter one beyond the vail. To his mother the death of her firstborn was a dark dispensation, but even this sad event is not without strong and sweet consolation to her sorrowing heart. She can rejoice in the fact that she now has seven children translated to the mansions of light. Five remain, but of all the others she can say, "Saved, saved forever!" The funeral of the young Christian soldier was largely attended. Rev. R. N. Bear, pastor of Metropolitan, and a very dear friend of the deceased, officiated, paying an eloquent tribute to his godly life and amiable character. Samuel early learned how to live, and passing through the valley, he had no doubt or fear. He sleeps in Jesus. Ocean Grove Record, March 11, 1882 Rev. M. E. ELLISON Rev. M. E. Ellison, presiding elder of the Jersey City District, Newark Conference, died at his residence in Jersey City on Monday morning, March 6, at 2.40, in the sixty-fifth year of his age. For some weeks he had been suffering with an affection of the heart, but he indulged the hope that he might be able to attend the approaching session of his Conference and represent his district. That hope has failed of realization, and now he sleeps the sleep of the just. Bro. Ellison had for many years been prominent in his Conference- first the New Jersey, and afterward the Newark. The leading pastorates in the Conference had been filled by him. He was twice presiding elder, was a delegate to the General Conference, and for a number of years was Conference Secretary. He leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter. His departure will be deeply mourned by large numbers of friends who found in him a true man and a noble Christian minister. Our deceased brother shortly before he breathed his last said to Rev. W. C. Barnes, "I have tested all the doctrines of the Bible as formulated by the Methodist Episcopal Church, except that of the resurrection of the dead; I have found them all true; I am now about to test the last without a doubt or a tremor." Mr. Barnes said: "You know, Brother Ellison, that the scientists have been throwing some doubt upon the resurrection." "All their doubts," responded the dying minister, "have no more effect upon my faith in the Lord Jesus than an snowflake on a mountain." Later, when Rev. D.R. Lowrie said to him, "You are nearing home- precious home," he responded, "Precious! Yes, it is perfection, intensified a thousand times. Do you know what the perfection of God is? That is heaven as it seems to me now. O the glory that beams on the pathway home!" And then he added, "He saves to the uttermost; it is an uttermost salvation, and it is mine." Ocean Grove Record April 22, 1882 Mrs. Mary E. DEY. It seems but yesterday, in time's rapid march, since the lady whose name stands at the head of this notice, as the bride of our young friend, Randolph Dey, became a resident of Asbury Park. Who could have then forseen the sad change which has beclouded a sky so bright and a life so full of hope and promise; but death claims all seasons and all persons as his own, and in this instance has found another "shining mark." Mrs. Dey, after severe illness which the best medical skill in Monmouth county could not alleviate, died on Wednesday, April 19, and her funeral, attended by her pastor, Rev. R.C. Lippincott, First Chuch, Asbury Park, will take place on Friday, 21st instant, in St. Paul's M.E. Church, Ocean Grove. It will be a mournful scene, and yet not devoid of such consulation as the faith of Christ's blessed gospel lends in all human bereavement. For the family in sorrow we feel more than ordinary sympathy. Ocean Grove Record, April 1, 1882 Mrs. Ruth BOWER Died at home in Trenton, N.J., on Sbbath morning last, March 26th, in the 66th year of her age. In the death of this estimable lady a numerous family, the Church, and the community at large sustain a great and irreparable loss. In her family she was the moulding, directing, and controlling power. To her the hearts of her husband and children turned as by divine attraction, while, like the sun, she diffused her light among them and scattered smiles on every hand. She had been a member of Greene St. M.E. Church, in Trenton, and also of the pastor's class, for over 50 years. In all these relationships she was humble and faithful, and the pastor had no truer friend. In the community she was unsparing in her efforts to do good, and contracted the disease which terminated he useful life while misistering to the wants of others. Her whole life was most unselfish. She lived for others, extracting thorns from human pathways, and plating flowers instead; parting the clouds from sorrow's sky and letting the blessed sunlight in. She was the owner of the Bower Cottage, northeast corner of Main and Central avenues, which she intended to conduct this year herself, and was all ready to move down next week. We here, who knew her best, will mourn for most and longest. To the writer, who knew her for twenty years, her life was a benediction. E.H.S. Ocean Grove Record,. April 1, 1882, recorded twice in paper. Mrs. D.R. BOWER, of Trenton, N.J. was already packed up to move to her Bower Cottage, Ocean Grove, when taken ill last week. She died on Monday and was buried on Wednesday. Dr. Stokes and Capt. Rainear were at the funeral. Ocean Grove Record, April 22, 1882 Obituary Bro. T.A. GEIGG, formerly of New Brunswick, N.J. died suddenly of heart disease in Brooklyn, N.Y., April 3d, 1882. He had just kissed his sick wife, and bidden her good bye, before going to his daily duties, remarking to a friend as he left, "Oh, what will I do, if she is taken from me?" then passed out of the house, closed the door, walked one block in the direction of his business, fell upon the sidewalk and instantly expired. They bore him sadly back to the home he had just left, and the wife he had kissed so tenderly, to speak to he no more. They had buried all their children, and this new affliction, coming upon her in her great illness, and with all so suddenly, almost overwhelmed her. She sobbed out, at length, "My last earthly prop is gone." A friend said, "But God will be with you." "I know He will," she responded, "and He is my only hope." He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over Thirty years, was given to hospitality, and greatly delighted in entertaining the ministers of the gospel, with others, who loved our common Lord. He was a great lover of Ocean Grove, and in the earlier part of our history spent much of his time with us here. His funeral services were held at his late residence, No. 641 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, N.Y., and his remains laid to rest at Hempsted, L.I. May we meet him in the better land. E.H.S. Ocean Grove Record, March 18, 1882 Rev. John S. BEEGLE Of the New Jersey Conference, an elder brother of Rev. Henry B. Beegle, the present Postmaster at Ocean Grove, died at the residence of Mrs. Annie Mulford, Millville, N.J., where he was entertained while in attendance at the late session at the New Jersey Conference, on Monday night last, March 20, aged 71 years. He went to the Conference, though not rugged, yet in usual health. He attended the protracted memorial service on Thursday afternoon, and at the close went to his lodgings. Soon after he was taken ill. At 11 o'clock his brother Henry, stopping in another part of the city, was called to his side. He became more comfortable, and his brother returned to rest. At 4 A.M. he was called again, as fears were entertained of the results. His wife and family were sent for, who remained with him to the last. Bro. Beegle entered the New Jersey Conference in 1837, and served the Church faithfully in various appointments for many years. Fifteen or twenty years ago, owing to failing health, and settled in Trenton. Here he remained until the close of his life. Part of this time his strength was such as to enable him to engage in mercantile pursuits. For two or three Summers he assisted us at Ocean Grove as accountant and collector. In all the relations of life he was trusted and true. A wife and four interesting daughters are left, by this sudden bereavement, desolate and sad. Our Conference death roll last year was unusually large, and having barely crossed the threshold of this, we commence to make up another. "Friend after friend departs." May we who linger, when called to be ready. E.H.S. Ocean Grove Record Aug 26, 1882 Death of Mrs. BANGS It was on Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, while the great congregation were assembled for worship in the Auditorium, and songs of praise were going up to the throne, that the saintly spirit of Mrs. Bangs, widow of the late Rev. W. H. Bangs, ascended to God. Her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. S. H Platt, had just come to visit her and minister in their loving sympathy at her dying bed. She was a lady of gentle manner, deep devotion, and in the relation of a minister's wife for so many years, varied experience. She has resided in her little cottage at Ocean Grove since her venerable husband here ceased to work and live, cheered by the companionship of her granddaughter, Miss Josephine Platt, whose bereavement is very deep. In the midst of life - the buoyant and active life of the great camp-meeting - we are in death. Ocean Grove Record, April 29, 1882 Rev. J. C. SUMMERILL Whereas, In the providence of God, our beloved brother, Joseph C. Summerill, has been removed from our fellowship. The Class of 1844, assembled at their regular anniversary meeting, at the house of Bro. W. G. Wiggins, in the city of Paterson, April 20, 1882. Resolved. That in the death of Bro. Summerill, the Class has lost a beloved brother whose fellowship was highly prized by the entire Class. Resolved, That in their knowledge of the deep Christian experience which preceded the close of a laborious and useful life, they are encouraged to press on in the work to which God has called them, even as He called him. Resolved, That we rejoice in the prospect, after a few more years are passed, of being reunited to him with Jesus Christ in the world to come. Resolved, That we tender to his bereaved family our earnest and prayerful sympathies in the great trial through which they have been called to pass. Another spot on the pag, Ocean Grove Record, April 29, 1882 : Rev. S. VANSANT Whereas, It has pleased the Lord, the wise and beneficent Sovereign of the universe, to transfer our beloved fellow laborer, Bro. Samuel Vansant, from scenes of earthly toil to his heavenly reward and Whereas, This providential behest has made an important vacancy in our Class circle and fellowship, and removed from our Conference ranks a star of no ordinary magnitude, therefore be it Resolved, That this voice of Divine providence teaches us anew, and with peculiar impressiveness, that we are mortal, and that ere long we shall each and all be summoned from time into eternity. Resolved, That we will ever cherish in lively and affectionate remembrance the beautiful graces of personal character, and the abounding evidences of ministerial success of our dear departed brother, endeavoring, God helping us, to emulate his bright example. Resolved, That the autobiographic sketch presented at this meeting, be preserved among the papers of the Class. Resolved, That we tender to his sorrow stricken widow and children our heartfelt condolence in their heavy bereavement, and we will ever remember them in our prayers, that God will grant them all grave and mercy in Jesus Christ in this life and ultimately, a joyful reunion with their loved one in a brighter and better world. Ocean Grove Record, May 6, 1882 Mrs. CHAMBERS On Monday morning, May 1, at an early hour, Mrs. Chambers, mother of C.C. Clayton, Esq., after protracted illness, passed over the dividing line between time and eternity. After appropriate funeral services, conducted by Dr. Stokes, the remains were conveyed to Tennent Church burying ground, near Freehold, for interment. Ocean Grove Record, May 6, 1882 Joseph JOHNSON On the same day Joseph Johnson, formerly a prominent citizen of Hightstown, who had been long an invalid, died at the house of his brother, Mr. John Johnson, in Ocean Grove. The funeral took place at Hightstown M.E. Church, where he was buried on Wednesday. We are without particulars in either case. Ocean Grove Record, July 8, 1882 LAWRENCE, Ruliff V. & Rachel P. Monument Unveiling At eleven o'clock, on last Saturday morning, July 2, a little company assembled in the new cemetery, near Farmindale, N.J. for the purpose of unveiling a monument which had just been erected to the memory of the late Rev. Ruliff V. Lawrence, and Mrs. Rachel P. Lawrence, his wife. This monument, the result of the contributions of a few interested friends, is of Italian Marble, with granite base, the workmanship of Mr. Thos. H. Lee, of Bordentown, N.J., and stands 12 feet, two inches high, and is very chaste and beautiful. On the front of the sub-base. The name "Lawrence" stands out in large, raised letters. On the north face of the die, is the following inscription: "Rev. Ruliff V. Lawrence, born July 8, 1825, died July 1, 1872. Sixteen years a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Earnest, faithful, successful." On the east face: "Mrs. Rachel P., wife of Rev. R. V. Lawrence. Born January 21, 1827, died December 13. 1881. An affectionate wife, tender mother, and a devoted Christian." It stands in the centre of the lot, while the two graves, a few feet east, have small head and foot stones, with simply the names of each. At the house named above, two verses of the sweet hymn, "I will sing you a song of that beautiful land" were sung, and an appropriate prayer offered by Rev. Mr. Gifford, pastor of the church at Farmindale. Rev. E. H. Stokes recited the facts connected with MR. Lawrence's death, just ten years ago that day. Rev. A. E. Ballad read selctions of Scripture, accompanied with remarks. Rev. Geo. Hughes, Rev. S. Jaquett, and Rev. H. B. Beegle made short addresses. Rev. E. H. Stokes gave utterance to the feelings of his heart by reading an original poem, which will be found on the first page of this issue of our paper. The veil was then removed, the doxology sung, and the benediction pronounced by Rev. Geo. Hughes. The services were brief, simple, touching and tender, and many tears were shed. All the children, with other relatives of the departed were present, and the monument, which, with a few accompaniments, cost about $200, was much admired, and all paid for at the time of the unveiling. FROM PAGE ONE Rev. R. V. Lawrence Read at the unveiling of his monument Farmingdale, N.J., July 1,1882 "O, Lawrence, we have missed thee, These long and weary years; Thou, on the hills of gladness, We, in the vale of tears. Thou in the land of triumph, Where conquest follows strife; We still among the dying And struggling up for life. "O, we have missed thee sadly, Thy own familiar voice, Which 'round the family hearthstone Made children's hearts rejoice; Which all along the pathways, In sunshine and in gloom, Brought buds out into blossoms, And barrenness to bloom. "And so, among the churches, In pulpit, altar, aisle, Thy words, though sharp, like Peter's, Were uttered with a smile; Sometimes they broke like thunder Untouched with tones of love, Then fell like silent sunbeams, Or dew-drops from above. "But still thy work goes forward, The seed has taken root, And broader, deeper, stronger, Spring up, and bears its fruit; The words thy pen recorded Flash on the loom of night, And quickened by their power Souls gladden into light. "But still we miss thee, brother, Thy earnest toil for men; Toil, like the weary workers, On mountains and in glen. Yet not for gems of splendor. Not for the golden ore; But toil for human spirits Which live forevermore. "O, yes, we miss thee, brother, Where saints resort to pray; We miss thee in the forests, Through the long Summer day; We miss thee in the truimph, Where storms exulting roll; We miss thee where the Gospel Brings freedom to the soul. "We mourn, but do murmur; We bow beneath the rod; Though ours the cup of sorrow, Thine is the bliss of God; We still endure our crosses, Thine laid forever down, Our brows with thorns are bleeding While thine sustains a crown. "Ah, well! We glow with gladness, For we shall greet thee soon; Where shadows of the evening Are lost in glory's moon; Where severed ties are blended In the divine employ And hearts in God united Throb with eternal joy. "We rear to thee this marble, Lawrence, the good and true; For thee it is not needed, For us so well to do. Not needed, for thy sowing Was life's immortal seeds And thy whole life of labor A monument of deeds. "So may our lives all noble, Be spent in doing good; And may our graves be moistened With tears of gratitude; In doing we are building, Through all this human strife, That which will last forever- Our monument, our life." Ocean Grove Record, Oct 7, 1882 La FORGE, Amelia In Memoriam Died, On Sept. 24, at Inskip Cottage, Ocean Grove, Miss Amelia La Forge, only child of Catherine Hunter Bennett and John B. La Forge, of Port Ewen, N.Y. In reference to this event the Kingstown Freeman (note: another newspaper) says: "The death of Amelia La Forge, at Ocean Grove, is a most distressing loss. Cut off in the bloom of life by an untimely frost, she withered and fell away, filled with the fragrance of affection and kindness. She will be mourned not only by her immediate circle of relatives and friends, but by many who know her only through her stories and poems; for she was singularly gifted, and the work she left is not only rich in promise, but discovers clear perception and a highly cultivated mind. There was a delightful grace and simplicity about all that she wrote which showed that the deep experiences of life as yet remained unsounded, that she only knew them from afar, and had not Ö..(unreadable) ,Ö.joyful and bitter depths. Those interested in her literary career were expectantly waiting to see what would be the effect of maturer years and deeper experience upon a nature at once so pure, so bright, so exalted. There could have been but one result - the production of works filled with beauty, hope and help for others caught in similar tangles of affairs - works which would have challenged admiration everywhere. Miss La Forge was a contributor to Bret Harte's Overland Monthly at the time he was its editor. She published several stories in the Galaxy, and has since contributed to Scribner's and St. Nicholas. Her earthly death falls like a blight upon her relatives and friends. It was not long ago that there was no one of whom could be predicted a more brilliant future. She was the picture of health and her talents were of the highest order. She liked society of good books, and though of a quiet and retiring disposition, she was no recluse; but gladly gave much time to her friends. They admired and loved her alike for her gentleness and for her social qualities. No one ever did he a kindness, no matter how slight, but that she made the person feel it was appreciated. It was a charming quality, and drew many almost insensibly toward her. Her neighbors speak of her praises in the highest terms, and each has some special kindness of hers to remember. Her death is as sad as that of Tennyson's 'Elaine;' but here is no black-draped barge, steered by a mule to bear her safely down the river; yet who can doubt that when she died, there by the sea, her spirit was borne out over it to that peaceful shore. 'Where falls not any rain nor any snow, Nor heavy wind blows loudly.'" Miss La Forge was the affianced of the lamented Lieutenant Chipp, of the late Arctic expedition. She was a faithful and devout member of the Reformed Church of Port Ewen. Ocean Grove Record, Nov. 1882 Mrs. Maria THORNLEY. Awaiting a suitable obituary notice of he elect lady whose name stands above, we simply announce the fact of her peaceful death, which occurred Thursday, Oct 26. This event was not unexpected. Her health has been feeble for several years, but hr presence at Ocean Grove, with the interests of which she was so prominently identified from the beginning, in connection with her husband, Rev. Joseph Thornley, was as regular as the season rolled round, until last summer. She has been entirely prostrated by severe illness for about a year. How frequently her name was affectionately mentioned in prayer, those in attendance at the last anniversary, and other exercises, will remember. But she is well, for God hath called her to that land where the inhabitants shall never say, "I am sick." Her funeral was largely attended at her sorrowing husband's residence on Green Street, Philadelphia, on Monday last, President Stokes, Rev. Dr. Todd, and others, officiating. The internment was in a beautiful site in West Laurel Hill. Ocean Grove Record, Dec. 23, 1882 Mrs. Martha VanCOURT. Death came to this dear friend at her home, Haddonfield, N.J., a little after the midnight hour, Dec. 15, and the messenger was not robed as "King of terrors," but in Christian submission and joyful hope waited for and welcomed as the termination of a life greatly varied and greatly blessed, although its closing years were accompanied by "pain and weariness extreme." She was the wife of our friend, John VanCourt, Esq., formerly a prominent printer and publisher in Philadelphia, and still devoted to that profession. In the social and religious circles of that city Mrs. VanCourt was widely known, and her great worth acknowledged. Although residing at Haddonfield, she retained her connection with Fifth Street M.E. Church, and has now ascended to the home where so many of its illustrious members have ascended before her. She was in the 76th year of her age. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 19th , and the interment took place at Laurel Hill.