The Goodland republic., 1896-03-27
HESS STELLA SHABTS DEAD.
Tns Talented Young Daughter Of Mr. and
aSz. {. z. swaris Victim Of Tuberculosis.
TAs Funeral Held Sunday from the
Methodist cEnrch-The Floral Of
feFings Very Beautiful.

The death Of Miss Stella swaFts Fri
day Of tuberculosis cast a gloom over
sll who had witnessed her transition
from winning childhood into the first
blush Of beautiful young womanhood,
and plunged in grief her youthful
companions aud intimate associates
who bsst knew the value of the jewel
Of which the grim reaper had despoiled
them. The grief Of the family over the
loss Of daughter and sister was terrible.
and could be assuaged only by the
thought that their loved one was but
transplanted to fairer and more joy
fui home on high
Stella was born in Ford county, H.,
April %, 1879, but spent the majority
Of her brief years beneath the sunny
skies Of Sherman county. She early
developed taste for music which was
gratifed by her parents granting her a
liberal education in that line in which
she showed ability of great merit. Her
life was always sunshine, a happy
dream, and even unto the presence of
death itself she carried the smile that
made her companionship in life a joy
to everyone.
The funeral Sunday afternoon was
attended by large concourse Of peo-.
pie Who assembled to pay the last re-
spects to the departed. The services
we're held at the Methodist church
Rev. Willis, assisted by Rev. Plat, con-
Quoting them. It is difficult to write
Of an occasion of this kind and keep
within the bounds of acceptable and
reasonable language and yet do justice
to it. To express the honest feelings
and yet refrain from extravagant ut
terances is almost impossible; to de.
scribe the excellent character and
beautiful nature Of one SO generous
and affeetionate as Stella without har-
rowing up the feelings of relatives and
intimate friends requires the most
delicate care and handling. Rev. Willis,
appreciating this, substituted for the
regular sermon an addressfull of poeti-
cal beauty and harmony.
The pall-bearers we're six young men
who had travelled the pathway of youth
in company with stalla. The floral de-
c0rations mounted upon the snow-white
easket we're many and beautiful.
Among them was a large pillow COM
posed of Gala lilies, mignonette and
smilax, with the word AT Rest, !" in the
center; a harp of lovely flowers; a
beautifui floral piece, "Gates Ajar;"
also several wreaths with the letter IS"
in each. The brief, but impressive,
services at the grave we're witnessed
by many anxious to show the respect
and esteem ia which the departed was
held as we'll as to give expression to
their sympathy for the bereaved family.
Words fail in attempting to give ex-
preston to the heart when one of the
fairest of our kind is taken, and when
the object our sorrow combines the
brilliant promise of talented youth
with the generous impulses of affec-
tionate regard for fellOw-creatures the
heart swells with insupportable grief.
The death of Miss Swarts will leave a
painful void not only in the hearts
Of relatives and intimate associates,
but her cheerful presence and sweet
voice will be missed and mourned by
sil who knew her and her beautiful life
viii ever be an inspiration to her
loving companions and friends.