In Westerly, R. I., April 8, 1893, suddenly, of heart failure, Mrs. Harriet L. Bliven, widow of the late Joseph L. Bliven, in the 73d year of her age.
Mrs. Bliven was born in Westerly, R. I., Dec. 26, 1820, and was the daughter of Maxson Chase. Early in life she was converted and united with the Pawcatuck Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which she remained a member till her death. She was married in 1839, and in 1848 was left a widow with five children, whom she brought up amid many difficulties. For the last 30 years she has been in delicate health, but till the last two or three years has been a regular attendant and communicant at the First Westerly Church, near which she lived. She leaves two sister, one daughter, and three sons. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Funeral services were held from the First Westerly church, April 10th, conducted by her pastor. Interment at Westerly.
W. C. D.
