The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
September 9, 1914
Page 5
Column 3Double Silver Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McVay celebrated their double silver wedding anniversary last Saturday evening at the latter’s home southeast of Carthage by entertaining fifty of their relatives and friends.
The evening was very delightfully spent in a social way. The instrumental music, songs and recitations were especially enjoyed. Refreshments were served and all departed at a late hour leaving many valuable tokens of their esteem with best wishes for many more anniversaries.
The following families attended: P. W. Cutler, J. C. Cutler, N. B. Cutler, E. L. Yetter, C. W. Boston, Gay Boston, Doug Long and T. C. Lewis; also Arthur Wright and son Harry, Mrs. Mahala Austin, Leslie Kimmell and sister Eleanor, Mrs. F. G. Cutler and daughter Helen, Hazel Jenkins and Alex Langford, also Leonard Kelley and wife of Hamilton and Chester McVay and sister, Mrs. Jess Sherman, of Gregory, Mo.
The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
August 1, 1934
Page 6
Column 1Held Last Rites For
Mrs. Lee Wright At
Carthage MondayMrs. Lee Wright, well-known and much-beloved resident of the East Union community, southeast of Carthage, passed away at St. Joseph hospital, Keokuk, Ia., Friday evening, July 27, after a long illness.
Amanda Josephine Boston, daughter of Reuben J. and Sarah Jane (Dale) Boston, was born at the family home southeast of Carthage, November 1, 1870.
She received her education at East Union school, near her home, and was one of the few who spent a lifetime in that community. She was always one of those most interested in the annual homecoming and in the improvement of the school.
She was married to Lee Wright, a neighbor boy, at the home of her parents, September 5, 1889. At the same time and place occurred the marriage of her sister, Ella, to William McVay. The devotion of these sisters to each other through the years has been most beautiful.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright were the parents of five children, two dying in infancy. Those who survive are Lena, wife of Leonard Kelley, of Hamilton, Ill.; Bessie, wife of Merlin Gibson, living near the old home and Vernon of Carthage, the little grandson, Maurice Lee Wright, has been a joy to all the family and a great comfort to his grandmother. The husbands of the daughters and the wife of the son deserve especial mention for the place they have taken in the family so helpful and loyal.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright have lived at the present home ever since their marriage. The happy home life of this couple has been noted by all who knew them, especially by those who have known them through almost 45 years of wedded life. They planned and worked together as real partners and when ill health came to both in later years, each one was always thinking of the other. The hospitality of this home was unusual. It was a place where everyone loved to go and was made welcome and a place where the needy always found help. She was a real neighbor, a sincere Christian and a true friend.
The devotion of this mother to her children and the children's love for her was known by all; never was she so happy as when the children came home and the children left nothing undone to make her happy and comfortable. The family will mourn, but there will be no remorse, for husband and children have done their best.
Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Wright is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Wesley, of Ellensburg, Wash., Mrs. Lillie David, of Selkirk, Kansas; Mrs. Mahala Austin and Charles at the old homestead; Mrs. Clara Newberry, of Citronelle, Alabama, and Mrs. Ella McVay southeast of Carthage. Those deceased are Henry, Louis, Mrs. Jane Lewis, Sylvester and Richard and a little sister who died in infancy.
Mrs. Wright has been a member of the Carthage Baptist church since girlhood, having been converted during revival meetings at East Union. She lived her religion every day in her home and community. Her first interest was always in her home. What her life has meant to her neighbors and the community cannot be told in words. Only those whose hearts have been cheered and bodies nourished by her do know. Wherever there was sickness, death, discouragement or want, she went, in her quiet way, doing good. Every child she knew loved her and wanted to visit often in her home. Her kindness and thoughtfulness for others was shown in her patience and unselfishness during her long illness.
Mrs. Wright was a great lover of animals, of flowers and all nature. She enjoyed working among these things she loved so well and caring for any living creature.
Thus closes the life story of one who lived a beautiful and unselfish life and whose memory will be cherished by all.
"It seems such a little way to me
Across to that strange country the
beyond;
And yet not strange for it has grown
to be
The home of those of whom I am so
fond.
It makes it seem familiar and most
dear.
As journeying friends bring distant
regions near.
I never stand about the bier and see
The seal of death set on some loved
one's face,
But that I think One more to wel-
come me.
When I shall cross the intervening
space,
Between this one and that one over
there--
One more to make the strange beyond
seem fair."Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Carthage Monday afternoon, July 30, following a short service at the home. Rev. Morgan L. Webb, a neighbor preached the sermon, assisted by Dr. J. W. Crouch, pastor of the church. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cutler sang several numbers accompanied by Miss Jessie Duffy. The pall-bearers were Gay Boston, Chester McVay, Ernest Boston, Fred Wright, Harry Wright and Blake Robertson. Interment was in Moss Ridge cemetery.
