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In Memoriam.Mrs. Emma E. Steinwinder, the subject of this sketch, was born in Choctaw county, Alabama, in April 7, 1851, and died at her home m East Laurel on Feb. 18, 1907. On Nov. 1, 1869 she was married to Eld. J. E. Steinwinder who survives her at* the advanced age of 81 years. Mrs. Steinwinder joined the Baptist church 28 years before her death and during the intervening years till the end of her life made her walk to conform to the teaching of the Savior. She was the mother of five boys and two girls, all of whom survive her except one who has preceded her mother over the silent river.The author of this sketch, by reason of an intimate neighborly relationship, extending through a number of years, has enjoyed the opportunity of observing the life of this Christian woman in its three most important phases: Womanhood, wifehood and motherhood, and can truthfully and most cordially testify that , she performed well her part in faithfully disc harging the several * functions ot these departments of life.As a woman, in which capacity she come m contact with the outside world, she endeared herself with her associates, always manifesting a spirit of sympathy, deep cdncern'and helpfulness for for those m distress. The writer knew Mrs. Steinwinder as a kindly, helpful neighbor, and as lias already been said, the sphere in which she moved has lost a kind and ministering spirit.As a wife, she ‘faithfully and steadfastly maintained the integrity of this high office, performing well all its duties, never losing sight of Or ignoring the sacred vows of the altar. As the support and solace of her aged companion in his declining years,she watched with a zealous sol-***icitude the encroachments of age and faithfully stood at her post of duty, regardless of self or the character of the burden the dutyimposed.As a mother, the functions of which office she regarded as God-given, she was ever anxious for the welfare of her childi en, carefully guiding their i feet as best she could, in the paths of rectitude from the cradle to manhood. She stood as a bulwark between those of her own household and the evil temptations and evils of the word. The impress made upon her home and upon tho community by the consistent life she has given, will prove as lasting as time and will I bear a rich function in heaven. Just why the grim reapershould so often seem to single out for his harvest those^whoso lives are so necessary to tlie welfare of others, we as finite creatures will never be able to understand till the great seal of I the book ,o£ eternity is opened .to us. It is sufficient however for us to know, as in this instance that our friends are not afraid todie.The world, has been made better by the coming of this Christian mother. Heaven is the richer by her passing.STRAYED—1 red cow with motley face, druped horns, unmarked, and one red speckled yearling. Left 2 1-2 miles above Soso, abojal three weeks ago. Finder will please informIV!. C. Craven, Myrick, Miss.t
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Laurel Ledger
Laurel, Mississippi, US
Fri, Mar 08, 1907
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