MOTHER AND DAUGHTER PASS AWAY

    Mrs. Ellen Blackburn and daughter, Miss Jewell Blackburn; died within three days. Miss Jewell Blackburn, who died early Sunday morning, was born April 25, 1903, died Dec 1, 1918. Her death was not a surprise to the family and friends since she has been ill for more than one year, gradually giving away to a leaking heart. Jewell expressed her willingness to go, was not afraid to die. While she never joined the church, she had professed faith in Christ, she was a sweet child, and all who knew her loved her, the funeral was preached Monday, Dec 2 at 2 p.m. in Union Baptist church by Rev. P. L. Tomlinson, assisted by Rev. Phillips of the First Baptist church of this city, after which the remains were layed to rest in the Perry cemetery. She did not have long to wait until her mother was laid by her side, for in three days she departed this life, and went to spend eternity with four of her children.
    Mrs. Ellen Blackburn was born July 7, 1872, was married to Dr. R. L. Blackburn, June 3, 1891, to this union seven children was born, three living and four dead. Sister Blackburn professed faith in Jesus Christ our Lord at the age of 14 years and joined the Cemetery Hill Baptist church.  She has lived a consistent Christian life, and the church loses a true and faithful member, her faith in Christ was strong and powerful, she was one of the best women of the town and will be missed by every one. Never did a mother love her family more than she did.
    In all of her sickness she was composed and seemed to know that she could not live long. Every thing that could be done was done, but in spite of all the Lord called for her to come up higher Wednesday morning at an early hour. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Union Baptist church conducted by her pastor, Rev. P. L. Tomlinson.
    Mrs Blackburn is survived by her husband, Dr. R. L. Blackburn and three children, Mrs. W. L. Morris of Dallas, Joe Blackburn of Carrollton and Luke Blackburn, who is in the United States Army and all were at home to attend the funeral.
    This loss has brought a great sorrow upon this family, but God in his wisdom knoweth best. Let us bow in submission to his will and look forward to a better day and better world. I commend the family to Gods words and grace for comfort in this hour of darkness as we consign these bodies to mother earth. Let us wait and study these beautiful lines from the poet.
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb;
    Take this new treasure to thy trust;
And give these sacred relics room
   To slumber in the silent dust.
Nor pain for grief nor anxious fear
   Invades thy bonds; no mortal woes.
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
   While angles watch the soft response.
So Jesus slept; God's dying Son
Passed through the grave and blessed the bed
Rest here blest saint, till from his throne
   The morning break and pierce the shade.
Break from his throne, illustrious morn;
    Attend, O earth, his sovereign
    Word;
Restore thy trust; a glorious form
   Shall then arise to meet the Lord.
   Why do we mourn departed friends,
    Or shake at death's alarms ?
Tis but the voice that Jesus send
   To Call them to his arms.
               Rev. P. L. Thmlins <?>

Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams