OBITUARY: Elgie Wolcott; Hermitage, Wyoming co., New York

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Obit from unknown newspaper of:

                         ELGIE WOLCOTT

Died, in her home in Hermitage, Saturday, Oct. 14, {1893} after a long and
painful illness. Elgie, only daughter of Chester and Laura Wolcott, aged 19
years, 5 months and 1 day. Although we were prepared at any time to hear of
her death, yet the sorrow throughout the place was just as great as though the
shock was unexpected. Great sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents, thus
left desolate and alone.

On the 8th of February last, Elgie came home sick, from Geneseo, where she had
been attending school, and since that time has been slowly declining in
health, in spite of the most loving care, and skill of the best physicians.
Although stricken down in the morning of life with the brightest prospects of
the future before her, yet she was willing to die, if it was the will of God.
She bore her suffering with the utmost patience, being always kind and
affectionate to those caring for her. A year ago last August, she united with
the Baptist Church and has been a member of the Christian Endeavor society
since it was first formed here in 1888. She will be greatly missed in these
societies, and also in the Sunday school of which she had long been a faithful
member.

She was always bright and cheerful, ready to do an act of kindness, and to
speak a loving word. Her life was a beautiful example of Christian courtesy.
She was also an honored member of the Lodge of Good Templers, who showed their
love and appreciation of her by attending the funeral in a body and presenting
a beautiful floral tribute, in the shape of an anchor, composed of white and
delicately tinted tea rose buds, carnations, calla and smilax, with the
letters L. O. G. T., in purple immortelles. The beautiful floral tributes
presented by the relatives are a testimony of the love and esteem in which she
was held by family. Surely "God's ways are not our ways", but we will bow in
humble submission to the Divine will, and put our trust in Him who has said:
"Let not your heart be troubled." The funeral services were held at the home
on Tuesday, Oct. 17th, the Rev. Alfred Wells officiating. A large number of
relatives and friends attended the funeral and followed the body to its final
resting place, at the Wethersfield Springs' cemetery.