Death of Mrs. Bixby
after lingering illness. Jennie Lamkin, daughter of Benjamin W. Lamkin and his wife, was born near Stoney Creek, June 25, 1876, and died in Milan September 26, 1907, after an illness of considerable length caused by cunsumption. She was married July 3, 1896, to Ed. Bixby and they made their home at Saline, continuing their residence there until within a few months, when they came to this place. To this union were born three children. The eldest died in infancy. Thelma, aged nine, and Lincoln, aged seven, are left. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Bixby was for three years a resident of Milan, and by her sweet spirit and gentle manner won many friends. Her fortitude and patience during her years of suffering never ceased to be a marvel to those in attendance upon her. Her trustful living, day by day, resignedly waiting for the great change for which she was so prepared, made lasting impression upon all who were priveleged to visit her."We will not say that she is dead. With a loving smile and a wave of the hand, She has only gone to a better land."Besides the devoted husband, children and parents, are left to mourn, one sister,Mrs. Mable Trueblood,of Granite City, Mo.;one half sister, Mrs. Maria Hill of Detroit, and a half brother, W. P. Lamkin of this place. The funeral was very largely attened, being held in Saline at the First Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. H. A. Huey preached the sermon from the text selected by Mrs. Bixby. The O.E.S. gave their beautiful and impressive service over the casket of their beloves sister. The interment was in Saline Cemetery. Young in years, but rich in the inheritance from her Father's house, her gracios and trustful life has gone from us. Fragrance of it will long remain, and "Some sweet day by and by," we'll understand the mysteries o'er which we question here.
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Cards of Thanks,
We desire to express thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement, also the pastor,choir, O.S.E., and others for the beautiful floral tributes.
Edward Bixby,
Mr. and Mrs B.W. Lamkin
Mr.&Mrs. W. P. Lamkin
Mrs. Mable Trueblood
Mrs. Maria Hill
