The following all come from the above-named book, my treasure trove from a yard sale. "Sad and Sorrowful. It was given to us, with others, to witness one of the saddest scenes of earth, on last Saturday afternoon, March 5, 1898. "It was the interment of the wife of brother Arthur Harper, the 4th son of Eld. V. M. Harper, and her twin babies. We have seen two lain in one grave but never before have witnessed 3 dead bodies lain to rest in one casket. It was a sight calculated to melt the hardest heart. "Brother Arthur has not been married quite a year, and now to have his early hopes cut down by the cruel tyrant, death, is sad beyond what words can express. Deceased was the daughter of brother Cordon Hart, of Gilman City, and a man of God to whom great sorrows have come. Brother V. M. Harper was at Darlington when notified of the death and was compelled to wait 17 hours for a train to bring him home. We know how to sympathize with him under such circumstances. The deceased had accepted Christ as her Savior and died a triumphant death. A short service was held at the Zoar cemetery and we tried to comfort as best we could the grief sticken husband and other relatives. May God comfort them and give grace and guidance during the dark hours, is my prayer for Jesus sake. J. H. Burrows" The next item is a marriage. "MARRIED. Married by the undersigned at the Zion Baptist church on Jan. 25 1891, in the presence of a large congregation, Mr. Isaiah Woodward and Miss Allie Bain. Mr. Woodward is the son of Rev. J. M. Woodward and a member of the Cainsville Baptist church and one of whom the church has reason to be proud, as we believe him to be an exemplary christian. Miss Bain is the eldest daughter of Mr. W. R. Bain and a member of the Zion Baptist church and loved for her noble christian character by all who know her. We are sorry we could not accompany them to their home at Bro. J. M. Woodward's where dinner was prepared and we learn there was every thing that was necessary to satisfy the appetite of a hungry preacher or editor. Oh, how we wish we had been there! And Isaiah and Allie, here are the best wishes of your friend and brother and my prayer is that your pathway through life may be pleasant and happy. V. M. Harper" The next item is a "Card of Thanks" by Isaiah Woodward regarding his wife's death. "I wish, through the colums of THE NEWS, to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their loving kindness to us through our dear wife's sickness, and so gently laying her to rest until the resurrection morn. Our thanks are also due to those benevolent societies which sent their guests as a token of their love. We say to all, God bless you. Our heart is heavy with grief for the loved one gone on before, and again we extend our gratitude to one and all. May God's richest blessing rest upon one and all, is the prayer of ISAIAH WOODWARD." (From the 1986 cemetery book by Joe Dale Linn, the following is under the Oaklawn Cemetery listings--"Allie, wife of Isaiah Woodward died Feb. 17, 1893 aged 23 y 2 m 29 d"--JV) I could find no cemetery listing in Mercer County for the next person, but Madison Twp. is in Mercer County. "Fatal Flames. A fire occurred at the residence of Andy King and wife, in Madison township, Friday evening last. Mr. King was left alone at the house, he being quite feeble, while his wife went out to do the evening chores. Before she returned the house caught fire, everything burning, but saddest of all Mr. King was consumed in the flames. Mr. King was about 80 years of age and the aged couple lived alone at some distance from neighbors. A coroners inquest was held Saturday, but as far as we can learn nothing was definitely ascertained in relation to the cause of the fire." At the end of the article, I'll explain why I think this man is buried in an unmarked grave. "Wm. H. Bush, an old and respected citizen of Madison township, departed this life at the residence of his brother-in-law, Wm. Walters, at Modena, Thursday night last, after being confined to the house for about a month. The immediate cause of his death we understand, was a cancer of the stomach, no doubt brought about by a disease contracted in the U. S. Service in the late civil war, and from which he had been a great sufferer. His remains were interred in the Princeton cemetery, by the side of his wife, who preceded him only a few years, being followed to the grave by quite a few of his old time friends and relatives. The writer became acquainted with Mr. Bush eighteen years ago, and the least he can say is that he was the better for having known him. His children have our deepest sympathy in their bereavement." (In the 1986 cemetery book by Joe Dale Linn are listings for "C! ynthia A., wife of W. H. Bush, born at Parishrihe, N. Y., May 1, 1840 died July 26, 1888; Alice Irene, dau of W. H. and C. Bush, Aug. 23, 1871 Oct. 23, 1871." There is no listing for Mr. Bush, but this appears to be his wife and an infant daughter.--JV)