The Forrest City times., 1906-01-12

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 She was chairman of the Cosmos i Club committee, that on New Year < | night gave such brilliant musical entertainment, and 1t was direct shock to her many friends To learn the next day that she had pneumonia. Such, however, was the case. With the strength of will and straight forwardness of purpose, which charac- terized all her acts. she put aside physical discomfort and performed | her manifold duties that evening, with grace and success. Then when every duty was discharged, succumb- ed to the fell disease that had already laid its wasting hand upon her. From the tirsr the symptoms were very serious. tet there were tiuctua- tions of better. and worSe. until q short tine before dissolution
 llaa-l the entire time her miud was c.ear, and she bravels and un- complainingly fought the battle with disease in which she was to ue van ! jquished All her immediate family were with her The devoted hus- band and two bright children, Bard and Helen, together with her be- loved mother and only brother, W D. Bard, of Little Rock.
 On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock the funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, by the pastor, the Rev. r. II. Hensley. The solemn, yet hopeful words of Divine assur- ance were spoken to the sorrowful ones, and Divine comfort was asked for the bereaved family, then the casket, heaped with flowers the offering of loving hesrts-was borne 10 the train bound for Little Rock.
 The interment was at Little Rock, on the same day, in the family lot, besides the grave of her father.
 The family were accompanied by the pallbearers, Messrs. x. W. Nor. ton, s. II. Mann. Robert Benson. F. Hurley. Edward Roleson, John Cat. ling, also, Mesdames Norton, Graham, Robson and Gatling
 Adelaide Bard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Bard. was born in Louisville, Kentucky. in 1885. Her school life vas passed In that city, she WAS twice graduated from the Female High School. In early life she united with the Presbyteran church, ard remained consistent untimember until dath.
 Owing to irregular services ut the chuich Of her choice. She orteu wofShipped wkh the Episcopal ians ASslstin' in the choir, though she was ever ready 10 give of her hes, to any religions organizations that needed her. She was d resident oi Forrest City, about seventeen years In 1890 she ~aS married 10 MT. .lohr Merritt Nichols. of thls place, aul two children. blessed their unioh.
 She was one of the best members o the Nineteenth Century Club, anc when 1t vas abandoned, became |. char1er member of the Cosmos Club 10 which she gave of her kindly culture and strong. bright, intellect in Instrumental measure. In thL, body she has filled many responsible positions, aJld has represented then In the Federation meetings in differ ent cities Of the State, always witt credit aI,d honot.
 In summing up Der ctlsrac,eftStt.s he< accomplishments, and hey virtues ooe ts al loss just where to besin Just how to state the eniIre truth and yet ayald 'vlson praise. Of oule, and unosient atious napuef, she wa, ue1eEthe.ess h woman Of great force oF character, Of quick tnteuectua powers, aud keep perception o hunoY
 Possessing all t1re scquisernen nt $ tl,ai nuke fof social s-IcceSS, SlIe wsS with al a devoted daughter. wHe suc mother; kind nelgf,hor; ttue friend. In the htellectUal life Of tl1 town she wss sn integral part. o, sincere nst1re and firm opinions, s,,e was ye, too liberal, and too gentle, t1 wound, Intentionally, oee of opposite views.
 Her mentai grasp was above t4,. sy er9se, and on all subjects which make for the betterInent of the moral ol mental status, she was interested anc alert.
 From love Of intellectual pursuits she was for several years associated with Judge N. W. Norton in his law office. In the discharge of her dutie. she took keen delight in the study ol difficult legal propositions, while hel "omanly munitions often carried he, quickly to correct conclusions. Taker l a lIfnuat hoy i'm, al, ,.,