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Died August 11th, at Chariton, Sarah Forrest Temple, widow of George Temple, in the 77th year of her age. The deceased was one of the pioneer women of our state, having come with her husband to Burlington in 1837, where they remained till 1860, removing to Ottumwa. Mr. Temple was one of the earliest merchants of this city, and was postmaster from 1840 to 1844appointed by Martin Van Buren and serving during the administration of President Tyler. Mrs. Temple was one of those rare women whose wealth of character and nobility of nature were developed under the pressing demands of early pioneer life, fulfilling the duties of wife and mother with a sweet grace which lingers after her like the perfume of fragrant flowers. Her five sons and only daughter brought her remains from Chariton last night to rest beside those of her honored husband, in Aspen Grove cemetery. It was a loving tribute to a noble mother when its casket was borne to its last resting place by her sons, George D., Cyrus F., Edward A. Jones D and Augustus D. No better tribute could be paid to the memory of this most excellent woman and mother than to refer to the character and standing of her sons, who are all well known and prominent citizens of Fairfield, Chariton, Lewiston and our own city. George D. Temple has for years been cashier of the First National Bank of Fairfield, Cyrus F. Temple, a prominent merchant and now mayor of Chariton, Edward A. Temple for many years vice-president of the First National Bank of Chariton, and now president of the Bankers Life Insurance company, Joe D. Temple is cashier of the Narrow Guage railroad at Lewistown, Illinois, while A.D. Temple was for many years cashier of the First National Bank of Creston, and later secretary of the Home Life association, of this city. Hers was a quiet life, which found its greatest scope and enjoyment in perfectly fulfilling the duties of wife and mother, and no greater tribute could be offered to her memory than that simple fact.