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From: "Lisa Perry" <>
Subject: [MOMONROE] NBC: Lightner
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:54:55 -0500


Undated articles; probably from The Madison Times. A pencil sketch of
Lightner is included with the article. Extracted from the newspaper
article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison,
Missouri.





IN MEMORIAM.



"Claude Holliday Lightner was born three miles west of Madison on the
22d day of August, 1871. He professed in Christ and united with the
Cumberland Presbyterian church of Madison on the (1)st day of September,
1895. He was elected and ordained a ruling (enter) Feb. 27, 1897. He
was also a member of the building committee that was appointed to erect
the present house of worship, recently dedicated. His last public
service was rendered as usher on the day of dedication, Oct. 24 last.
In fact he was a sick man that day, but the inspiration and joy of the
occasion kept him on his feet. But typohoid fever in a malignant form
was preying upon him, and he gradually sank until the 26th of November,
when at high noon his noble spirit crossed the silent river and went
home to God. His funeral was preached last Sunday, Nov. 28, in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church in Madison. The services were conducted
by the (.unknown.) the Masonic fraternity took charge of the remains and
laid his dust to rest in the cemetery at Holliday, according to the
beautiful and ancient ceremony of that order.

Claude Lightner was a pure hearted, noble-minded, Christian gentleman;
honest, sober, industrious and frugal in his habits of life. He was
admired by all who knew him; he is therefore mourned by all. Indeed,
the life he lived speaks so loud that no word of praise that may be
spoken can be heard. Let us emulate his example, cherish his memory,
and comfort his relatives, and as we have opportunity do good unto all
men. He leaves an aged mother, four brothers and a sister, who mourn as
nont others can his untimely departure.

May the God of all Grace comfort, guide and protect, by his providential
care, each one, and finally gather all into that (haven) of rest
prepared for those (that) love and serve him." J. H. MORPHIS





CARD OF THANKS.



"We desire through the TIMES to extend our grateful and heartfelt thanks
to the people of Madison, our neighbors and friends, for the many
kindnesses, careful attention and devoted care, given our beloved son
and brother, during his last illness and final death. May Heaven ever
watch over and provide as noble and true friends to minister to each and
every one of you in your hour of sorrow and bereavement, is our
heartfelt prayer."

Mrs. S.J. Lightner and Sons







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