GIBSON, Bert - Putnam

“Morton News item” – Bert, son of Wallace Gibson died Monday Aug 26; he had been an invalid for several years and a great sufferer. Funeral and burial at Union Chapel on Tuesday. The sympathy of the entire community is with Mr. Gibson and his family, especially with the mother, who on account of her health is absent from her dear ones at this time of trouble. – kbz

Source: Greencastle (Putnam County, Indiana) Star Press 31 August 1895 p 8

There is a reaper whose name is Death and with his sickle keen he reaps the bearded grain at a breath and the flowers that grow between. This was on our mind and little Bert Gibson, afflicted for a long time, fell before this sickle on Aug 26, 1895, aged about 21 years. He leaves father, mother, two brothers, a sister and a host of friends to mourn his death. Deceased was a loving son and a brother, a kind friend, and during his sickness of many years was patient and uncomplaining. The loss to the parents is a sad one – he was bright and his sweet disposition made home pleasant – but let them remember in their sorrow that all must cross to the beyond, and that the Savior has only called him to his beautiful home over there. - kbz