Miller - Della
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana. Friday, Nov 3, 1899
Miss Della MILLER died at her home on W. Main St. last Saturday after a long illness of consumption. She was born near Covington IN May 1, 1879 the daughter of Ohio J. and Matilda Miller. Always a Christian in spirit, she united with the Presbyterian Church in Feb 1897, and had been a faithful and consistent follower of the Savior. She possessed a sweetness of character and a modesty and gentleness of disposition which made her loved by all who knew her. Always bright and cheerful a dutiful daughter, loving sister and faithful friend, ever ready to lend a helping hand. She bore her lingering sickness uncomplainingly and her departure was in peace. She will be missed in Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society, in both of which she was an active worker. She will be missed by her friends and associates, and most of all by the widowed mother and younger sister. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church on Monday conducted by Rev. SV McKee. Six of her girl classmates of the HS class of '99 acted as pallbearers and the floral offerings were numeral and beautiful. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 3 November 1899
Miss Della Miller died at her home on West Main Street Saturday at noon, of consumption, aged 20 years, four months and twenty eight days. She had been a constant sufferer for quite a long time. She was a lovable girl and one who will be long remembered by those who knew her. The funeral services were by Rev. E. V. McKee, on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. Interment was in Presbyterian Cemetery. -s