La Junta tribune., 1916-10-28
DEATHS SAD TOLL
One of the Most Popular and Low
able Women of La Junta, Is
Called to Great Beyond

A cloud of sorrow hung heavily
ing when the news of the sudden
death of Mrs John Harding reached
the ears of her many friends In
this city.
Mrs. Harding had been enjoying
her usual good health until Wednes-
day OF last week. when she was
taken Ill. As her condition contin-
ued to grow worse 1t became ap-
parent that she was in serious
condition. As a last resort she sub
mitted to an operation. DR.. II. II.
Martin, of Denver. an old friend of
the family, and DR.. Philpott, also OF
Denver, were summoned to her bed
side. She was removed to the City
Hospital Sunday afternoon and
following an operation for adhesion
of the bowels. passed away about
$40 o'clock the same evening.
Mrs. Harding was born in Mem
phis. Tenn, October l3. 1872. and
died in La Junta. Colo, October 22.
1916. at the age of ~ years and
. days. On March IL. 1914. she
was united in Marriage to John
Harding. OF this city. Mr.. Harding
bringing her as his bride to La
Junta. where they have since made
their home.
Perhaps no woman has ever In so
short a time gained the love. respect
and admiration OF so many people
as did Mrs. Harding. She was in
deed an amiable woman. and a
Christian. and to know her was to
love her. She was always happy and
cheerful. and her delightful and cor
dial attitude toward everyone at all
times made her friends by the score.
who are indeed grieved on account
OF her death.
She was a life long member OF the
Presbyterian church. and Immediate
ly on coming to La Jun,a affiliated
herself with the local organization,
and has been one of it's most faith
full and valuable members. She was
in attendance at all services. unless
hindered on account of sickness and
never failed to respond to anything
she was asked TO do for her church.
She was president OF the Ladies'
Aid Society OF the church. and al
though she had held the office only
a few months. had the organization
In an excellent condition. both
spiritually and financially. She was
also a member of the La Junta
Woman's Club and one OF its most
active members.
Mrs. Harding was a most devoted
and loving wife and placed her hus-
band and her home above all things
else. II was only about two months
ago that Mr.. and Mrs Harding
moved into their handsome new
bungalow on Colorado avenue.
which had Just been completed at
that time. She took unusual pride
In her home and the same sweet
manner In which she always greeted
her friends, was at all times mani.
Tested In her home and TO her hus-
band. who now mourns her loss.
During her Illness and Intense
suffering she bore II all bravcly and
patiently. and as she felt her condi-
lion growing serious, thought that
she would not be able TO stand the
ordeal, and 80 on Sunday morning
talked calmly with her husband
planning for his future. and making
Arrangements for her funeral and
many other requests. which are be
Ing carried out as nearly AS possible
as she desired. She stated TO
friends that she did not dread death.
and her only desire TO live longer
was 10 be with her husband, whom
she loved better than all else In the
world.
Tho funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon n, 2 o'clock from
the Presbyterian church DR.. y. A..
Allen. pastor Of the church. con
Quoting the services. being assisted
by Rev. Emanuel Payne. Of the
Baptist church The choir loft and
pulpit were hung with draporIcs and
the many beautiful floral tributes
fairly covered the beautiful oaaket
and the rostrum around the pulpit.
The Ladies' Aid Society attended In
n body. each one carrying oarna-
ton which they placed on the casket
as they passed by. 'fhe La Junta
woman's Club also attended in n
body. Many other sorrowing friends
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