Graham - Mary K.
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 24 May 1901
Saturday evening at seven o'clock Miss Mary K. Graham died of the measles at the home of her father, James Graham, west of Yountsville. The funeral occurred Monday at Wesley chapel. Miss Graham was a popular young lady in the county and her death was a painful surprise to her friends. Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, 31 May 1901 Mr. and Mrs Graham wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their assistance during the time of the sickness and death of their daughter, Katie, A wave of sadness passed over the neighborhood last Saturday evening with the death of Miss Katie Graham was announced. It is always, sad to note the death of a youth, and it is especially so in the death of our dear Katie, because in her life of 20 years and 24 days she had made friends with all who knew her. She never possessed a strong constitution, and for some months her health had been quite poorly. In this condition she contracted the measles which resulted in her death. She united with the church on probation Feb. 12, 1898, under the ministry of Rev. J. M. Williams, and was by him received into full fellowship Aug. 21, 1898. She loved to attend divine services. She was interested in the Sabbath school. Her name is found on the roll of the Epworth League. The young people of the church and community feel that they have lost one truly worthy from their number. While the church and community feel their loss, yet nowhere is the loss so keenly felt as in her own home. Who can fathom the depth of sorrow of the father and mother? Who can estimate the grief of the two brothers as they mourn the death of their only sister? The aching hearts of her dear young associates, as they gathered around her dear white casket for the last time. The beautiful flowers, lilies, carnations, and roses around her spread, all showing the love and esteem in which she was held. - thanks to Kim H
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 24 May 1901
The people of this vicinity were sadly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Miss Kittie Graham. -s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 31 May 1901
A wave of sadness passed over the neighborhood last Saturday evening when the death of Miss Katie Graham was announced. It is always sad to note the death of a youth, and it is especially so in the death of our dear Katie, because in her life of 20 years and 24 days she had made friends with all who knew her. She never possessed a strong constitution, and for some months her health had been quite poorly. In this condition she contracted the measles which resulted in her death. She united with the church on probation Feb. 12, 1898. She loved to attend divine services. She was interested in the Sabbath school. Her name is found on the roll of the Epworth League. The young people of the church and community feel that they have lost one truly worthy of their number. While the church and community feel their loss, yet nowhere is the loss so keenly felt as in her own home. Who can fathom the depth of sorrow of the father and mother? Who can estimate the grief of the two brothers as they mourn the death of their only sister? The aching hearts of her dear young associates, as they gathered around her dear white casket for the last time. The beautiful flowers, lilies, carnations, and roses around her spread all showing the love and esteem in which she was held. The sorrowing family has the sympathy of all. The funeral services were held at the Wesley Church Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. F. K. Daugherty preached the funeral sermon. The pall bearers were Misses Lizzie Hopping, Carrie and Edna Harp, Mayme Swearingen, Carrie Fink and Grace Sweeney. The body was laid to rest in the Wesley Cemetery. - s
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 7 June 1901
Once more the Angel of Death has laid its cold, icy hands on another loved one. Katie Graham was born near Yountsville, Ind., in 1881; died at her home May 18, 1901, aged 20 years. In 1898 she made a public consecration of her life to God and has ever since been an active, earnest worker in the church. Her last hours on earth were hours of trust in God. There was a beckoning for her to come, for the pearly gates were open and the angels said, “Come.” She answered and her spirit took its flight and has gone back to God who gave it. She bore her sufferings without a murmur. One by one the sickle of time clips the flowers of life, some in bud, some in full bloom, some withered by age. This was a blooming flower that was taken. Her sweet life faded away as quietly and with grandeur of a glorious sunset, grand because of its assurance of rising again, for those that die in the Lord shall live again. Dear father and mother and brothers, grieve not, let God’s love seal and soothe your wounded hearts and think of the grand reunion and then wipe away your tears. The span is short between now and eternity, when the broken links will be joined with golden bands of happiness. ‘Tis hard to give up one we loved so well. While Katie will be greatly missed in the community, her many kind acts will be remembered by a wide circle of friends.
The funeral was held at Wesley, conducted by Rev. Daugherty, and all that was mortal of our dear friends was laid to rest in the Wesley Cemetery. - thanks muchyes to "S" for these