The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-06-19
Miss Fletcher's Funeral.

The funeral of the late Miss Lucina
E.. Fletcher occurred Sunday after
noon at o'clock at the residence of
her parents, and seldom if ever in this
city have so many people gathered for
a last sad farewell to departed
friend. The old and young who had
met her so often in church and Sun
day school; her associates in school;
the wide circle of friends and acquint-
ances in the city; all came to pay
the tribute of their presence and their
tears. During the children's concert
and Sunday school in the morning at
the Presbyterian church, Of which she
was devoted member and regular
attendant, heavy cloud seemed to-
hang over the congregation, and as
they dispersed every one seemed to
think only of the great sorrow that
had fallen upon them. At the funeral
the many fearful eyes told more plain
ly than words the large place she held
in the hearts of those who knew her.,
The pallbearers were Messrs. Aaron
Schmidt, VIM. Osborne, James Chap.
man, Louis Kruger, Chas. Willard and
Paul Barney, all members of the High.
school graduating class of 81.
The singing was conducted by the
Misses Anna Jones and Lizzie Spar
row, and Messrs. Brett and Thomas.
with Miss Chesire as organist.
Rev. 1. L. Cory conducted the SER
vice. He spoke with deep feeling of
the noble character and beautiful life
of the deceased, of the words Of deep
regard and high esteem that came
from every side, especially from those.
who knew her best; and read a touch.
ing note from Prof. Bechdolt recount.
ing her peculiar graces of mind and
heart as he had learned them from
her school life. She graduated from
the High school only few days ago,
and was just stepping forth into life
that was full of hope and promise.
Her bright intellect, untiring indus
try, indomitable will and sunny dis
position always made her a leader.
Her commencement thesis, which her
last sickness prevented her from de-
livering, was about Historic Girls"
and it was Of especial significance
now for surely hers was nature that
makes heroines. Mr.. Corey spoke
briefly and earnestly Of the ''hope be-
yond' and of the comforting assurance
that the loved one departed had en-
tered into her eternal rest.
The procession from the house to
the cemetery was perhaps the longest
ever seen in Mankato. At the grave,
and at the house, floral offerings were
strewu by many loving hands. The
interior of the grave was covered with
a wall of flowers and flowers covered
the surface. Very rarely indeed has
| the grief of heart broken parents and
an afflicted family been so largely
shared by the whole community: new
er has the death of one so young
brought such deep sorrow to so many
hearts, or called forth more tender
words of sympathy for those be-
reaved.
The following resolutions were
adopted by her associates in the High
School:
WHEREAS, On the loss of our class
mate, Schoolmate and companion, Luz
Gina T.. Fletcher, sunlight has gone
from among us, and her smile and
cheer can no longer comfort us, nor
her association urge us on; and
WHEREAS, In the loosening of the
silver cord it has become our privilege
to mingle our tears with those of her
parents, brothers and sisters; there
fore be it
RESOLVED, That we convey to the
father, mother, brothers and sisters
the expression of our deep sympathy
and the pledge of loving remembrance
for all time, of the one who has gone
before, whose hand will beckon and
whose voice will welcome us to a home
not made of hands and to eternal
peace. We kneel in worship before
the mystery. We cannot grasp and
kiss the hand that smites, knowing
that in His own time all tears will be
wiped away and life eternal reign; be
it further
Resolued, That in behalf of the
teachers, classmates and schoolmates
copy of these resolutions be sent to
the parents, brothers and sisters of
our beloved schoolmate and compan-
ion, land that copy be published in the
DAILY FREE PRESS and the RevieaU.
LOUIS KRUGER
CARRIE A. BREWSTER,
CHAs. X. WILLARD,
Glass of '91.
FREDERICK r. BECHDoLT,
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