The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday July 23, 1899 "God's will be done." Into a home of peace and quiet He sent the Angel of Death who has taken away a most affectionate and loving mother to that promised home, where care and sorrow is unknown. ' Tis sad to have her leave us, but we can not wish her back to this world or trails and troubles. Mrs. Manda JOHNSTON's illness began about seven years ago with la grippe, form which she never fully recovered. Two years ago she was again very sick but slightly recovered, only to gradually declilne until consumption brought her to death. her sufferings were very great and for weeks it seemed as though she could not live another day. Sunday, July 11th, she called her family and relatives to her bedside and bade them good bye. Monday she appeared a little better went to slepp and in the evening when she awoke only to pass into a deep sleep from which her spirit soared heaven ward at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. Mrs. JOHNSTON was born in Kentucky, June 1, 1852. She came to Kansas when quite young having lived near the Kansas and Missouri line during the war. The raid of Price's devastating army passed over her father's farm depriving them of everything they possessed. After her marriage she lived near Jingo which was still her home when she died. The funeral took place at the house and the remains were interred in the Jingo cemetery. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist church, and a devoted wife and a loving mother. She leaves a husband, three children, four sisters, and one brother, besides many friends to mourn their loss. Our only comfort is to meet her in heaven.