Campbell - Caroline Hottle
This obituary was written by the Reverend Frank O. Fraley, son-in-law of Mrs. Caroline Hottel Campbell and delivered by him at her funeral service held near Darlington, Indiana in October, 1907. He was then the pastor of the Maple Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church at Terre Haute, Indiana. Burial was at the IOOF Cemetery in Darlington, Indiana.
Died 8 August 1907. Caroline Hottel was the ninth child in a family of ten children. Her parents, Samuel and Catherine Hottel lived in Eastern Ohio where she was born October 16, 1836. Her mother died when she was two years old. About three years later her father moved to a farm near greenfield, Ind where she grew to womanhood. Her marriage occurred Dec 25, 1864 to Alexander Campbell. From this time on till life’s close she resided near Darlington, Ind. Her home was blessed with the birth of three children, all of whom survive her. These are Mrs. Fannie A. Moore, Charles W. Campbell and Mrs. Ettie E. Fraley. Together with these she assumed the care of three children of her husband by a former marriage to whom she gave a mother’s faithful devotion. These were George Campbell who died in Wellington, Kansas 1880; Mrs. May Peterson who died in Cleveland, Ohio 1883 and FW Campbell who lives in Darlington. She began the Christian life in her early years and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of which she continued till death a faithful member. Her home was always frequented as a stopping place by her pastors and other ministers who found there a cordial welcome. She was thoughtful of the interests of everyone about her. The highest welfare of her family was always upon her heart. For her loved ones no labor was too arduous. Among all her neighbors no heart was kinder. She gave careful attention to the details of others’ lives only that she might be useful and helpful toward them. During more than half of the last year of her life she bore much suffering yet with great patience. On January 4, 1907 while at her work she slipped and a broken limb resulted. Notwithstanding careful medical attention and nursing, the limb refused to health. After months of waiting and suffering and gradually declining health on the afternoon of the 8th of August 1907 her spirit took its flight. Her husband survives her at the age of 80 but only in the utmost feebleness. The ways of this world are made far richer by such as she, who bless others with kindness and love. The common expressions of human life, as mother, neighbor, home, friend, are crowded with full rich meaning by her way of living. She taught her children to pray as early as she taught them anything. Her faith in God was strong to the last. A good woman will be missed from earth. A Christian has gone to her rest. Another believer has triumphed through grace. Precious memory abides with many. Her children rise up and call her blessed! – kbz