Decatur County Journal

July 20, l905

MRS. LINNA PIPER, wife of HARRY PIPER, died at her home in Davis City,

July l3, l905. The funeral services were held in the Union Church on

the following Friday, Rev. Bingaman officiating. Interment occurred in

the new city cemetery. The deceased was followed to her last resting

place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

MRS. PIPER was a daughter of JOHN HAMILTON and was born in l88l near

Davis City. She was married to HARRY PIPER in December, l900. She had

been sick for several months with the dread disease, consumption, but

ever bore her sufferings with patience and fortitude that showed with

her all was well. She leaves a husband, parents, several brothers and

sisters and a large circle of sorrowing friends to mourn the loss of one

who was ever bright and cheerful, kind and loving; ever ready at any

time to lighten the cares of others.

Oh, weep not for the loved one,

So rudely from thee driven;

'Tis but a flower too good for earth

Transplanted into Heaven.

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