The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
June 6, 1923
Page 1
Column 1DEATH OF MRS. EVALINE PATTERSON
Mrs. Evaline Patterson died at the home of her son, W. B. Patterson, near Webster, June 5th, aged 85 years, 8 months and 13 days.
The funeral will held at the above residence Thursday afternoon, June 7th, at 2 o'clock, Rev. William Harberts to officiate. Interment in McKay cemetery.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
June 13, 1923
Page 7
Column 3MRS. EVALINE PATTERSON
"Gently came the pale faced rider,
Calling sweetly from afar,
Bearing home your spirit, mother,
Through the pearly gates a jar.Evaline Wilson, daughter of W. B. and Nancy Wilson, was born in Hamilton county, Illinois, Sept. 22, 1837; departed from this world at the home of her son, W. B. Patterson, near La Crosse, June 5, 1923 at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 13 days. She was one of a family of 12 children all of whom except one sister, Mrs. Nancy Lucas, of La Plata, Mo., preceded her in death. This sister is past the fourscore year mark hence was unable to attend the funeral.
The deceased came with her parents to this county in the early forties, where she grew into womanhood and in 1858 was married to Eason Patterson and settled in Pilot Grove township near Burnside.
Here a family of three children, two sons and one daughter were born. The latter dying at the age of 13 years.
The two sons are, W. B. Patterson, of La Crosse and Albert, of Carthage. The husband and father was a veteran of the Civil war and gave his life for the cause while in camp near Quincy, Ill. Hence there remains of her immediate family, the two sons, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren to mourn her loss. When we consider her age we reflect upon the many changes this good pioneer and mother has witnessed in the growth and prosperity of our country. The old-fashioned mother, those of her type are few and far between in these modern days. Think of the inventions! Think of the horrors of several wars, this good woman has lived to pass thru! Then, think of all the good and noble deeds with which her life was filled.
Many are those who can testify of her charity, and her thoughtfulness in times of sickness and sorrow.
For the past twenty years she was a resident of Carthage, where ill-health coupled with the usual infirmities of old age, caused her of late years to live a very quiet retired life, being cared for by her children and such help as could be secured.
For the past two months she has made her home with her son, W. B. Patterson and his good wife, who gave her the utmost care and devotion. No wish of hers was left ungranted, and all that was possible, was done to restore her health. It was not to be so. The master, who has been her guide and comfort for many years, had need of "up there." She was converted during the revival meeting held by Rev. Wm. Sunday at this place some years ago, and has since been an ever faithful servant of the "meek and lowly".One. She always found comfort in the words who wrote the beautiful song "There's Not A Friend, Like the Lowly Jesus." It was a special favorite of hers.
Yes, we miss her and there will be an aching void in the hearts of her loved ones, yet they weep not, as as those without hope, and the words of the poet find a responsible chord in the hearts of her loved ones.
"Then with loving hearts, dear moth-
er,
We will try to follow you.
Hoping when we meet in heaven,
All our pleasures to renew.
Rest dear mother, Jesus keep you,
With a kind and loving hand,
In that bright and better land.Funeral services were held at the home of her son W. B. Patterson, at two p. m. Thursday, conducted by Rev. Wm. Harberts of the Presbyterian church at Carthage. A choir from the La Crosse church, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Merriweather, Mrs. Edw. Rich, Mr. Lowden and Hugh E. Alton, of Fountain Green, assisted by Miss Martha Walker at the organ, sang "Asleep in Jesus", "It is Well With My Soul," and Mr. Alton sang "Looking this Way," The pall bearers were: R. W. Oldham, D. I. Miller, J. A. Robinson, A. E. Trout, J. N. Hobart and Mr. Weatherington. The floral offerings were beautiful in the extreme, filling every nook in the front parlor, surrounding the casket and making it resemble a bower of blooms.
The remains were laid to rest in the McKay cemetery near Burnside.
Card of Thanks
We greatly appreciate all kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our loved one, and truly thank the singers, pallbearers and all those who gave their lovely floral gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patterson
