Sunday, February 18, 2024

Wabash, IN Obituary Lesson: Just Out For A Ride [1918]

To day if ye will hear his voice,
harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.
Q: For what is your life? 
A: It is even a vapor, 
that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. 
Hebrews 3:15/James 4:14

"MILDRED BAILEY
DOUBLE FUNERAL
WABASH, Ind,
May 10 Mildred Bailey, aged 12 years. died at
Duke's hospital, in Peru. Wednesday afternoon, following an accident Tuesday morning, at Rich Valley, In which the father of the child was killed.
The couple was riding in a machine, which was hit by train No. 9 on the
Wabash railroad A double funeral was held from the Rich Valley United Brethren Church, Friday morning, for the father and child. Six persons have lost their lives at this crossing during the last two years.
Date:
1918-05-10; Paper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel."

BIRTH 7 Oct 1905
DEATH 8 May 1918 (aged 12)
Peru, Miami County, Indiana
BURIAL
Friends Cemetery
Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
*The poor child lies near my great grandfather