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BATTLE CREEK BY A. D. P. VAN BUREN
It was here that the bright qualities of her character were brought out in such perfection as to render her life beautiful ever after. It was admirable to see this loving, patient, resolute mother, teaching by example, her children how to suffer and be strong. The best, noblest, and most effectual teachers the world has, are the examples of such mothers or such persons. Society is suffering from a lack of this kind of instruction. We want more people like cur lamented friend, whose lives and not merely their creed attest their religion. Highly intelligent and social, she was valuable to her young friends for the excellent counsel she gave, and the interest she took in their plans for the
future, and the influence for good she exerted over their lives. Many of the young ladies and young men who, during her life had formed her acquaintance, can attest the truth of this statement. By all who knew her, both old and young, her acquaintance and friendship were greatly esteemed, and her society w^s highly valued. And among the memories of the pioneer women of Battle Creek township, that of Mrs. Dr. John Beach will ever remain bright. It is about time the historian began to tell the whole story, and give to woman full credit for the part she performs in this life. Man fills most of the space in history, when very often more than half of that space belongs to woman. Mrs. Dr. John Beach, with hundreds of her brave sisters, has done her full part in making Calhoun county what it is to-day.
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