Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, February 27, l902

EDWIN PEARL CAVE, son of MR. and MRS. ED CAVE, died at the home of his parents, north of Decatur City, February 2l, l902, aged l5 years, l0 months and 22 days. He was born in Dallas County, Iowa, March 30, l886. He was a kind and obedient son and a loving and affectionate brother.

The funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Decatur City on Sunday last, conducted by Rev. O.E. Hamilton, interment being in the Decatur Cemetery. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters, two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.

'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard so hard to speak the words,
Must we forever part?

Dearest one we've laid thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace,
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy Heavenly face.

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February 4, 2003