GLASS, Maggie 1881-1901

GLASS, CHRISTIANSON, MCCAUGHEY GRIMSHAW

Posted By: Bruce Kuennen (email)
Date: 10/26/2018 at 10:22:10

The following obituary is taken from the Edgerton, Minn., Enterprise of March 24, 1901.

Maggie Glass, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Glass, died of consumption at the home of nor parents in this village, Friday, March 15 at 4:30 a. m , aged 19 years, 3 months and 19 days. She leaves a father, mother and four sisters, viz Mrs. Christianson, of Lake Crystal, Mrs. Rose McCaughey of this place, Grimshaw of Letcher, S. D., and Ida Glass, the youngest of the family, and other near and dear friends to mourn her departure.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Sunday, March 17, at 10 a. m. Conducted by our pastor, Rev E. Houck assisted by Rev C. B. Fellows of Minneapolis. The church way beautifully decorated with choice plants and flowers. The casket was covered with beautiful floral emblems. The attendance was very large, many people failing to get even standing room in the church — all indications of the loving regard in which the deceased was held.

The deceased was born Nov. 26, 1881, at New Hampton, Iowa, where she lived with her parents until they moved to Edgerton about three years ago, hoping that the invigorating climate of Minnesota would prove beneficial to their daughter's health which has always been rather delicate. About a year ago last December, Miss Glass contracted a severe cold which settled upon her lungs, when she began slowly but surely to decline. Three months ago she was taken seriously ill and confined to her bed most of the time; and but for her indomitable ambition and determination not to give up would not have left her bed at all, from that time. Three days before she died she sat up in bed and crocheted. About three weeks ago she began to fail rapidly and her death was expected almost any day. All that medical aid and tender ministrations of loved ones could do were powerless to stay the onward march of the dread disease, and the "pale messenger" came at Christ's command to call her to himself. She died with faith in Christ, having surrendered her heart fully to Him, conscious that he was her personal Savior and she longed and prayed to go. She suffered much at times yet was patient with all and when asked how she felt, only said "I'm so tired, I long for rest." She was conscious to the last moment. She called her loved ones about her, made some personal requests and bade them all good bye. She was free from suffering at the last, and
passed away quietly and peacefully — she has secured the longed for rest. God said, come, you have toiled long enough, suffered long enough, your warfare is accomplished. Enter into the rest which your Lord has prepared for you.

Source: New Hampton Tribune, March 26, 1901, accessed at New Hampton Public Library Digital Archives

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