The Forrest City times., 1914-07-31
GONE TO REST
Miss Elise G0rman, Talented Daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Walter Cor
 man, of This City, is Dead

Death loves shining mark, and in the death of Miss Elise German, which sad event occurred at the family resi- dence in this city Sunday evening about 5:30 o'clock, took from her de- voted parents and other relatives, and a host of loving friends. one of the pureSt, sweetest and most talented girls ever reared in ;his county.
 She had been i'll for some time, and only few months ago returned from San Antonio where she had gone with her mother in hope of benedtting her health. and lately had seemed much improved. She visited relatives and friends in Tennessee recently. and had written a letter just short time previous to her death. She was alone with her mother and grandmother. Mrs. Petticolas, at the time of her death, and it was so sudden and such an awful shock that her fond and de- voted mother was overcome and faint ed Mrs Petticolas, with wonderful foftttude, called for help. and MT. James fondren hearing her and notic- ing her distress, ran to her assistance and summoned help. Her father was ill his office and her brother, Walter r. German, was at the depot to take train to Memphis on business. An automobile was dispatched for them, and medical assistance hurriedly sum- moned, but the dear girl had passed to her reward
 The precious remains lay in state during the day Monday, and in the evening at , o'clock were conveyed to the Church of the Good Shepherd. of which she was devout communicant. and the beautiful funeral service of the Church was read by the rector, Rev. Q. NJ. Yerger, after which large number of friends followed to the Forrest City Cemetery, where in- terment was made.
 The pail bearers were MesSrs. H. A Knight, J. $ Shields, James F. Wolfe, F. E. Smith, James NJ. Gillian and Charles W Norton.
 The floral offerings were perfectly exquisit, rare and pr0fuse, the newly made grave being entirely hidden by these sweet tokens of love and esteem from friends to whom she was nearand dear.
 Miss Elise German was born in La Grange, Tenn, on June l9, 1874. She was loved and admired by all who Knew her for her wonderfully sweet, pure and quiet character. She wa7 an artist of rare ability, her brush trac- ing the lines of dainty and classic pie lures with skill and talent seldom found in communities like this. Her works of art are treasured by many friends, to whom she has presented them upon rare occasions, and are most beautiful, eYidencing a wonder full talent Her work was always so dainty and true to life, principally of flowers, of which she was so fond Her quiet dignity and sweet comp,n ionship has been sustaining pillar in the life of her devoted mother, to whom she was always a sweet com pauion, and to Whom the sudden death comes as the most terrible and sad be reayement. Her father and brothers were devoted to her and their hearts are sOrely bereayed. We wish wecould write something that WOuld soften the terrible pa"gs of grief, sbut words seem SD meaningless and cold in such an hour, we cannot. God alone can comfort the dear one, left behind May He bless them and give them peace K our prayer We mourn with them the loss of a dear friend, and one whom we esteemed and admired very much for her beautiful char acter.