Bucklin Banner, July 12, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Nettie Sprague (Bridgewater) on the 30th was attended by a
very large number of friends and sympathizers. Rev. Patterson preached the
sermon by a request made by the deceased sometime before she died, from the text
chosen by herself. The church was over crowded; the pall bearers were ladies
dressed in black. The procession to the grave was one of the largest that
entered the cemetery gates when the last token of respect was paid in mournful
sympathy to one of Ford's most estimable ladies loved by all who knew her as a
Christian, friend and companion and heartfelt sympathy is extended to the sadly
afflicted husband, father, mother and brother who are now feeling the loss of
one so loved, especially to the husband who is now left to tread the gloom of
life's shadow alone.
Contributed by ~Shirley Brier~ October 7, 2005.