Harding - Edith Bryant - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

On Sunday morning at 7 o'clock occurred the death of one of the city's most prominent women, Mrs. Edith B. Harding, wife of Chase Harding, among the foremost attorneys in this section of the state. Mrs. Harding was stricken with paralysis on Thursday and death followed Sun. morning. She had been in declining health, however, for the past 4 or 5 days. Mrs. Harding was born in Crawfordsville, July 24, 1875 and was the daughter of Capt. R.E. Bryant and his wife, Susan. Early in her life she was known to all the city as "the lovable Edith Bryant," because of her wholesome womanliness and kindly disposition. She attended the schools of the city and Coat's College at Terre Haute. She was married to Chase Harding June 8, 1904. The deceased was a member of the Center Presbyterian Church. Until 5 years ago, at which time her health began to fail, she was conspicuous as a leader of society. She was also well known at that time for her interest in literary work, dramatics being the form of literature for which she showed a particular fondness. She is survived by her husband, a young son, Robert Bryant Harding, her mother, Mrs. Susan H. Bryant, a brother, Frank R. Bryant. The funeral services will be held at the home at 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Chester Wharton of the Center Presbyterian Church in charge. -- typed by kbz