Gracie Lehman, 1891-1896

LEHMAN

Posted By: C. Diamond, IAGenWeb Volunteer
Date: 8/15/2014 at 14:53:33

The Elgin Echo
Elgin, Fayette Co., Iowa
February 27, 1896
Page 5, column four

GRACIE LEHMAN.

The death of Gracie Lehman occurred at the home of her parents in Elgin, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1896. Funeral was held at the German Baptist church in Elgin, Wednesday, Feb. 27 conducted by Rev. Hack.

Deceased was the daughter of Rudolph and Mary Lehman and was born in Elgin, Nov. 24, 1891 and was therefore four years, two months and twenty-eight days old at the time of her death.

Gracie was one of those sweet, lovable little girls whom it seems are too innocent and angelic to ever grow to womanhood and endure all the pain, sorrow and heartaches of the this world of disappointment and stern reality. She was taken away while her little mind was full of sunshine unbroken by a cloud or dark shadow. The memory of her will always be that of a beautiful flower seen and enjoyed while it is in the bud and most pleasing to look upon; or a fault less day dawn with the sun is just rising above the horizon and giving all nature a tint of celestial color and blending all in one harmony. Many says will the mother miss and long for the childish talk and cunning ways of the little maid. Oh! For one more opportunity to clasp her sweet, dear, wee form in her arms and lull her to peaceful sleep or dispel the tiny woes and gilefs that to her baby heart were mighty. All that were then cares to, mother would now be joys. And the father; returning home after a day of toil and anxiety will think of and yearn for the baby girl who came toddling up the street to meet him and cheer his weary and careworn life. Memory will paint the picture oft seen in reality, of the neighbors, in jest, telling the little girl “that is not her papa, its another man,” but she never was mistaken her papa. Gracie you were bonnie, winsome lassie, all sweetness and love and the memory of your will be like a ray of God’s own bright sun in the room where but one such ray is known.

CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to return our heartfelt thanks to those who assisted us during the late illness and after the death of our little Gracie.

Rudolph Lehman and Family