Death of Mrs. J. F. McIlwain

Artesia, Miss., Nov. 14 (1914) -- Mrs. J. F. McIlwain,
wife of J. F. McIlwain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D.
Butts, deceased, died at her home in Artesia Nov. 10th,
after an illness of three weeks.  She leaves a sad husband,
a little three weeks' old babe, two brothers, many relatives
and friends to mourn her death.

Mrs. McIlwain's parents died about seven years ago, after
which she made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. A. N. Butts, who according to her dying testimony did
all in their power to take the place of father and mother.

A little over two years ago she became the wife of our
fellow townsman, J.F. McIlwain, and she shared with him
equally in the task of making an ideal home.  Great plans 
were made by this young, hopeful couple and apparently a
bright, happy future was before them, but God in His infinite
wisdom saw fit to interpose.  We know not why but some
day we will understand.

Her life seemed all to short, being only twenty-four years of
age but yet it was a life full of rich experiences and laden with
many kind deeds.  At the beginning of her married life, when
a home was established, Christ was made a welcome guest:
"there was room for him in the inn."

In every sense of the word, she was a child of God, a devoted
daughter, an obedient, appreciative neice, a loyal sister, a sweet,
gentle companionable wife and help-mate.  True always to her
God, her church, loved ones, and friends.

Her dying testimony was most (rest of obit was torn and missing).