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In Memory of Effie Maud Crippen
I was impressed by two things about this marker. One, there were relatively fresh flowers laid about it. I wonder if some of Effie's relations still live in the Valley -- especially because of the second interesting thing, which is its condition. Made of steel and wood, it is in remarkably good condition considering it's presumably almost 130 years old. It's sheltered by an oak, so that has probably helped. But I wonder if it has been refreshed over the years.
The inscription and the young age of Effie make this marker so poignant I looked her up on the Internet and found this (courtesy of www.mariposaresearch.net/ObitsC-D.html):
CRIPPEN, Effie
Sept. 3, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)
Death of Effie CRIPPEN.- The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mrs. J. K. BARNARD of Yo Semite Valley. She was the daughter of Joshua D. CRIPPEN deceased, and former Sheriff of this county. Her illness has been a protracted one, and her death was not wholly unexpected by her parents and friends. Effie was a lovely child, and her death is a sad bereavement to her parents and sisters. Many a heart will be saddened at the tidings of her untimely departure from earth. The grim monster, Death' holds a impartial respect for persons: blooming youth, as well as the aged, must yield to the sickle, and fall into the swath, which is to be gathered into the fold and garnered with others who have preceded, and those who are soon to follow. At this writing, Friday 11 A.M., there are two conflicting reports about the disposition of the remains of the deceased. One is, that she was temporarily laid away in Yo Semite Valley: another that she was to be brought and laid besides her father in the Masonic cemetery of this place. Since the above was in type, we learn from Alex. COULTER that the corpse will arrive here this afternoon, Friday.
CRIPPEN, Effie
Sept. 10, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)
In Memorium
I have frequently written communications for your paper, but never with such feelings of sadness as now fill my heart, whilst chronicling the death of Miss Effie Maud CRIPPEN, which occurred at three o'clock, Wednesday morning, Aug. 31st. She had been ill for a long time, and when at last the summons came for her to bid farewell to earth, she obeyed without a struggle, although it must have been hard for anyone loving this beautiful earth, and her many friends as warmly as she did, to leave all without a murmuring. But he, "who doeth all things well" chose our darling, and though our hearts are bruised and aching, we try to bend submissive to His will. She left us on the last day of the beautiful summer, and when her sorrow stricken parents and sisters awoke to the chill winds of Autumn morning, it was to realize that darling Effie's spirit was ready to take flight to that peaceful clime where reigns perpetual summer. Death came so calmly to her that we scarcely knew when earthly sleep changed into eternal slumber. The funeral took place from the family residence, at three o'clock on Thursday, and the remains were followed by all residents of the Valley. The school children formed a procession and attended their beloved companion to her last resting place. The services were conducted by Colonel J. M. HUTCHINGS, the old pioneer and Guardian of the Valley, and were solemn and impressive. Little Effie now sleeps under the shade of the old oak tree near the Yo Semite Falls, and we who are left behind to mourn her loss, almost envy her the peaceful repose, not broken, but lulled by the unceasing murmur of the beautiful river.
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Well, they sure don't write obituaries like they used to.
In Memory of Effie Maud Crippen
I was impressed by two things about this marker. One, there were relatively fresh flowers laid about it. I wonder if some of Effie's relations still live in the Valley -- especially because of the second interesting thing, which is its condition. Made of steel and wood, it is in remarkably good condition considering it's presumably almost 130 years old. It's sheltered by an oak, so that has probably helped. But I wonder if it has been refreshed over the years.
The inscription and the young age of Effie make this marker so poignant I looked her up on the Internet and found this (courtesy of www.mariposaresearch.net/ObitsC-D.html):
CRIPPEN, Effie
Sept. 3, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)
Death of Effie CRIPPEN.- The deceased was the youngest daughter of Mrs. J. K. BARNARD of Yo Semite Valley. She was the daughter of Joshua D. CRIPPEN deceased, and former Sheriff of this county. Her illness has been a protracted one, and her death was not wholly unexpected by her parents and friends. Effie was a lovely child, and her death is a sad bereavement to her parents and sisters. Many a heart will be saddened at the tidings of her untimely departure from earth. The grim monster, Death' holds a impartial respect for persons: blooming youth, as well as the aged, must yield to the sickle, and fall into the swath, which is to be gathered into the fold and garnered with others who have preceded, and those who are soon to follow. At this writing, Friday 11 A.M., there are two conflicting reports about the disposition of the remains of the deceased. One is, that she was temporarily laid away in Yo Semite Valley: another that she was to be brought and laid besides her father in the Masonic cemetery of this place. Since the above was in type, we learn from Alex. COULTER that the corpse will arrive here this afternoon, Friday.
CRIPPEN, Effie
Sept. 10, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)
In Memorium
I have frequently written communications for your paper, but never with such feelings of sadness as now fill my heart, whilst chronicling the death of Miss Effie Maud CRIPPEN, which occurred at three o'clock, Wednesday morning, Aug. 31st. She had been ill for a long time, and when at last the summons came for her to bid farewell to earth, she obeyed without a struggle, although it must have been hard for anyone loving this beautiful earth, and her many friends as warmly as she did, to leave all without a murmuring. But he, "who doeth all things well" chose our darling, and though our hearts are bruised and aching, we try to bend submissive to His will. She left us on the last day of the beautiful summer, and when her sorrow stricken parents and sisters awoke to the chill winds of Autumn morning, it was to realize that darling Effie's spirit was ready to take flight to that peaceful clime where reigns perpetual summer. Death came so calmly to her that we scarcely knew when earthly sleep changed into eternal slumber. The funeral took place from the family residence, at three o'clock on Thursday, and the remains were followed by all residents of the Valley. The school children formed a procession and attended their beloved companion to her last resting place. The services were conducted by Colonel J. M. HUTCHINGS, the old pioneer and Guardian of the Valley, and were solemn and impressive. Little Effie now sleeps under the shade of the old oak tree near the Yo Semite Falls, and we who are left behind to mourn her loss, almost envy her the peaceful repose, not broken, but lulled by the unceasing murmur of the beautiful river.
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Well, they sure don't write obituaries like they used to.