Went to Heaven on the 4th of September, 1865, James Walter, one of the twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. AVENT. Little Walter endured almost incredible suffering for nearly three months, until wasted to a mere shadow he sank to rest. oh how loth were the fond parents to give him up, but they should moderate their grief, for God ‘doeth all things well.’ Little Walter knew none of the heart-sorrows of earth – he now enjoys all of the sweets of Heaven.
Another cherub has joined the celestial choir – another harp is tuned to the song of redemption, another sweet voice joins in the sympathies of Heaven. Not two years have fled since the first born or our friends (their sweet little Arthur) was consigned to the tomb, and now little Walter sleeps by his side. Be submissive, dear friends, you shall see your angel children again. Be true to Him who took such as these in his arms and blessed them, and you shall meet them where you will part from them no more forever.
Source: Bolivar Bulletin, January 13, 1866, pg. 3. Available online at ChroniclingAmerica.loc.gov.
