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BIXBY
Anson P. Bixby
Near Shellsburg, on Saturday morning Aug. 6, 1881, Anson P., only son of Albert and Sarah A. Bixby, aged 8 years 6 months and 17 days
Anson was a bright little boy, and was the pride and joy of the household. He was taken away very suddenly, and at a time when his fond parents seemed least prepared to part with him. Their grief seems almost more than they can endure, but they have as a consolation the cheering faith that their little son has gone to a better, brighter world, where they can again be with him in the "sweet bye and bye." The "Record" extends to the grief- stricken parents the sincere sympathy of this entire community
The funeral exercises took place at the Baptist church in Shellsburg on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, when the church was filled to its utmost capacity with sympathizing friends
The following lines were written by Rev. J.W. Thompson:
Our darling one his race has run,
And reached the goal in heaven's portals,
But while he's glad our hearts are sad,
At this, the common lot of mortals
Oh, how we miss his good night kiss,
And then again the morning greetings;
And yet it seems that in our dreams,
We have again those happy meetings
His little voice makes us rejoice,
And home's again a bright elysian;
But when we wake-ah, sad mistake;
Our joy has only been a vision
O, darling pet, we'll ne'er forget
The sadness of our daily story;
Yet in our grief there is relief,
That by and by we'll meet in glory.
{Submitter comment: This is from an original newspaper clipping. The name of the newspaper and date of publication are unknown. }
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