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From: "James Laird" <>
Subject: [KSJEFFER] Obituary: Esther, infant daughter of Henry and Stella THOMPSON..
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 13:04:36 -0500


The Perry Mirror
Thursday
February 3, 1910

Obituary.

Esther, infant daughter of Henry and Stella THOMPSON, was born in Lecompton, June 3, 1909, and died January 21. Baby Esther was a sufferer for several months, but she will suffer no longer as she has gond to be with Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the residence of William GRAY, the grandfather of the baby, on Saturday forenoon, after which the baby was taken to the Buster cemetery, eight miles northeast of Perry, where it was laid to rest. The writer, when a boy, was acquainted with the great-great grandfather and the great-great grandmother of baby Esther. In this their time of grief we will join the entire community in expressions of sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. THOMPSON and the grandparents and all other relatives. May the all father comfort their sorrowing hearts.

Such a little break in the sod,
So tiny be a grave!
Oh! how can I render so soon to God
The beautiful gift He gave?

Must I put away, my pet,
My tender bud unblown,
WIth the dew of the morning upon you yet,
And your blossom all unshown?

My heart is near to break
For the voice I shall not hear,
For the clinging arms around my neck,
And the footsteps drawing near.

' Tis a weary world, at best,
This world that you will not know,
Would I waken you out of such perfect rest,
For its sorrow and strife? ah, no.

Escaped all its thorns and harms;
The only path she has trod
Is that which leads from the mother's arms
Into the arms of God.

Frank P. Reno.

Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses and for their sympathy during the sickness and death of our baby.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.

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