Gertrude Campbell

CAMPBELL

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/18/2001 at 18:10:34

After an illness of comparatively short duration, Miss Gertrude Campbell died at the temporary home in the city last Wednesday, at 4 o'clock, surrounded by friends who up to the end did all in their power to alleviate the suffering of the one, who, while almost a stranger, yet had fastened so securely on their hearts. It had been ordained that her life's work would end early, and that is probably the reason why her friendship was so easily gained and so highly prized by her associates. God intended that the happiness of a lifetime should be crowded into a few years and it seems that much of her pleasure was gained through sharing her happiness with others. Deceased had been a resident of our city only since the beginning of the school year, yet in that time she had impressed our citizens that she was worthy their respect, and this was freely given her.

A few weeks back she was granted leave to return to her home, for a short rest, and had come back to the city to resume her duties on the preceding Sunday, when she was taken violently ill. A diagnosis of the case convinced the attending physician that there was no chance for recovery and such was the intelligence that reach the parents at Milton. They hasten to the bedside and were there to sooth [sic] the dying child and received her benediction.

Miss Campbell was born near Milton 21 years ago and the school life was also spent there. After graduating from the Milton school she attended the Wesleyan College, preparing herself for teaching.

Since leaving college she has taught several terms, and had just fairly entered on her first term in charge of the grammar Department of our school.

The schools were closed as an act of respect and the teachers in a body accompanied the remains to the home in Milton, where on Thursday at 10 o'clock the funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church. The body found its final resting place at Troy beside two brothers, who have preceded her to the land of God.

Miss Campbell was the only daughter and the pride and joy of a loving father and mother. W. S. Campbell, the parent, called on us Wednesday and gave us the facts, herein contained, relating to the life of the young lady. The grief of the father as he talked was pitiful and words seemed inadequate to sooth [sic] his sorrow. He asked us to earnestly extend to the public a heartfelt thanks of himself as well was the mother and family and to assure the people of Bonaparte that the kindness that had been proferred the child was deeply appreciated. He also wished to thank, especially, Miss Una Chapman for solicitude during the illness.
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I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.