The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-04-27
Memorial.

Memorial.
Miss Mamie Smith, who departed this
life on Wednesday evening at seven
O'clock, was the daughter of Mrs Marga,
ret Smith, and beloved nece of Mr.. Daniel
Hartman, of this city. Mamie was born in
Cumberland, Md, September Goth, 1866.
Her father died the following year or so;
the widow then removed with her little
family to Cairo, Mamie being but eighteen
months old. She has since grown up among
US, and was we'll known as an amlable and
sweet girl Last spring she was quite ill
for some time with malarial fever, but APP
parently recovered her usual health. In
September, she went to Cape Grardeau to
attend st. Vincents Academy, she was
progressing rapidly with her studies and
won the affections of the Sisters and pupils.
Her family were looking forward to her re-
turn home in June, and to a bright future ;
their hopes seemed to be conferred on this
idol Of their affections, but "man proposes,
but God disposes,' and the star gem in the
family casket has been called away, only
to be reset in our Heavenly Fathers King
dom.
A short time ago Mamie vas taken very
i'll at school with Typho- Malaral fever;
two weeks ago, her mother brought her
home, and since then she has been gradual
ly sinking until she fell asleep in Jesus
A few days previous to her death, she re.
Quested Rev. Mr. Scarritt, of the Methodist
Church to sing and pray with her. The
last night of her stay on earth was spent in
prayer and praise, she requesting friend
to tell her of Jesus, also to sing "Nearer
Ny God to Thee" When the l4th chapter
of John was repeated to her, she clasped
her hands, murmuring "a Mansion for
Me-" Her entire illness was characterized
by sweet, patient spirit, and that beauti
full smile of hers. Shall we ever forget itf
The funeral services were held in
the Methodist Church, Rev. Mr..
Scarrit delivered very i'm
pressive and touching sermon from John,
NJ chap, 2Sth verse, THE Master is come,
and calleth for thee" His remarks were
listened to with close attention; there WAS
not one in the house who was not visibly
affected. The church was crowded to over
flowing with friends, great many being the
young companions OF the deceased, who
came to pay the last tribute of affection to
our beloved Mamie.
Her room. mate arrived in time for the
services, bringing with her floral tribute
of love from the pupils Of St. Vincents
Academy.
The casket with its precious burden,
covered with floral emblems of esteem, was
borne to Beech Grove Cemetery, and laid
10 its last resting place, to wait with our
loved ones, for the resurrection morn.
But know, that darling hopes were hid,
Beneath that cruel coffin lid
"Beautiiul sleeper, In vain we have called thee,
Again and again to waken once more,
Then angels have borne thee over the river
Beautiful sleeper! thy life work lie DER.
A daughter so pure, so gentle, ard lovely
All how thy mother will miss thee each day,
Thy brother will grieve; oh faith beyond doubt
ing
They know that angels have borne thee away
Thy sister will listen -perchance forgetting
viii listen thy musical tones to hear,
Vii! feel thy soft fingers her hand caressing,
Dreaming the form OF her lov'd one is near;
And dreaming alas, will 'waken to 'adness,
And dreaming percnance, may 'waken to weep,
For her darling whose life-thread soon was broken
The sister who lies in q dresmless sleep.