Show beloved woman I 1 passes away it Is with feelings ot of mingled regret and expression of thankfulness that we chronicle the passing of 0 one who might rightfully claim the distinction of being our oldest inhabitant of park city mrs christina watson after eleven years spent in bed at 11 her er h home 0 me on park avenue has i peacefully passe passed d into her eternal sleep find and those who watched the spark of life grow dim until its flickering ended all were reverently thankful that pain was now unknown to mother and the joy th that enter entered e d their hearts can only be understood by those who have shared somewhat in long vigils such as has been the distressing experience of the one of f whom we write wednesday may ath about 1000 a m the messenger of death gently knocked anoka at the family portal and announce announced d all in readiness lor for the journey to where 0 others had proceeded her in death and in this her hopes desires and prayers were graciously bestowed having in mind that in that city would be a happy greeting with those who formerly numbered in the living family group until stricken with a rheumatic condition which compelled her to remain in bed throughout the years she was a very active woman and juring during the long illness a noteworthy factor was the unusual happy smile and greeting that met all who approached the sick chamber uncomplainingly she watched the sunrise and the settings the cloudy days and the brightness of 0 the better days but the happiness within her exceeded in greatness all things that to most folks are disappointing and seemingly served the purpose of making her glad for the small blessings that came her way most respectfully do we speak of the departed she worked out her lifes work nobly and when the time came that others were to shoulder the responsibilities of home and minister and soothe the tired body we speak with a full knowledge of the wonderful care unceasingly cea singly bestowed by son and daughter truly they merit the praise of all who have known of the constant watchful loving unselfish sacrifices cheerfully bestowed in the dally daily round of duty what a glor glorious lous satisfaction comes to them no now that never lor for a moment has mother been alone in her suffering never was she neglected or denied anything that was war thought might tend to temper with mercy the bodily ailments and their attendant suffering wonderful I 1 Is the only word that expresses the untiring devotion given by them to their mother whose story ends on the day I 1 w when mothers throughout ut the nation will have homage paid them by those imbued with the spirit of love gratitude and reverence t i chrisina Chrls lna cooper watson was born at the ewe tree north bridge england in 1846 came to america when fourteen years of age and in crossing the plains rode a pony the greater part of the way she was married to james 0 watson in 1671 1871 and lived in reber heber unell 2878 when with her husband and two children the they y moved to park city and lived on a ranch north of town until 1890 when the family moved to the present home on I 1 park avenue mr jas C watson and mrs ellza bowman survive in addition to two grandchildren mr bert hays and mrs R D wright of butte montana I 1 funeral services will be held in the community church sunday may at 2 p m interment in the family plot 1 city cemetery under direction of mortician archer J 1 D |