MRS. MARY J. HAMILTON

   Mrs. Mary J. Hamilton, widow of the late Cyrus W. Hamilton, entered into rest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James W. Hunter in Camden, New Jersey.

   A week ago she suffered a shock of paralysis which was followed by acute Bright's disease.

   Deceased was born in New York in 1835 and with her parents removed to Smithville, New York.  For more than 30 years she was a resident of this city, but for the past three years, she has resided with her daughter in Camden, New Jersey.

   Mrs. Hamilton was of a very retiring disposition and her great delight was in making her home a most attractive and happy place for her husband and children and for whoever happened to share its hospitality.

   Her unselfish nature and kind heart were ready to respond to the call of the oppressed and needy. Her consecrated loyalty to her home and loved ones leave many tender associations and memories to those who knew her best.

   The gentleness and sweetness of her character endeared her to all.  She has left behind a wealth of golden deeds and the influence of such a life for good can scarcely be estimated.  In her youth she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has ever since been a consistent member.  She has always lived in the sunlight of that faith and hope of a blessed, immortality and passed away triumphantly in the faith of her Redeemer.

   Three children have preceded her to the great beyond, Charles, William and Frances, and four are left to mourn her loss, Mrs. James W. Hunter of Camden, New Jersey, Howard Hamilton of Springfield, Mass., Homer Hamilton of Norwich and Mrs. Richard Tillotson of Oxford.

   Rev. E. B. Olmstead former pastor of the M. E. church, will conduct the funeral services Sunday at 1:30 o'clock.