Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-04

and your children. This picture Is
very little in comparison to what
you have sent us. 1t was through our
great devotion that we had this pic
ture taken to send you. 1t will be a
great consolation for you to know
where he is buried, ard that he has
departed from this world to better
one where there is no mourning. no
sorrow May your hopes of seeing
him one day in Heaven comfort your
sorrow.
With our regrets except the ey-
preston Of our sentiments and the
assurance of our sincere sympathy,
LIE DlRECTEUR REGIONAL
&. DE GRUCK
Mary, you dear child:
We've just come back from the
cemetery, one Of the most beautiful
l have ever seen, on a high hill look
ing on to the mountains and this
beautiful town. 1t was a wonder.
fully fine service. An escort of SOL
diers came first, a French and an
American marching together, then
came about % Y. NJ. c. A. Foyer men
and then about so of I1than's friends
including a large number of the
pupils of the college he has taught
The flowers were beautiful, eight or
ten large wreaths and a crown Of
pansies, which mean Thoughts
from the Foyer directors Of the dis
trict. The director of the region
spoke and the sub-directors in
French, then the Chaplain of the
regiment spoke in English. Taps
were sounded. An airplane flew over
US while we were = there and 1t
seemed as though the gus that
passed theme were sending US their |
salute.
For good old Ethan, 1 rejoice. He
has died a magnificent death. He
gave himself utterly and it was too .
mu1h for him. He had the finest and
the tenderest care. He came back
from Paris week ago "Wednesday 4
and had evidently contracted the
grippe. ] left word after seeing him
to have him taken to the military I
hospital. This was done but he had i
a quick and severe run and Thurs
day night at s o'clock he passed on.
/ was with him in his dying hours
and held his hand in mine when his
last breath came. His last words
were about you, even when his nina
wns clouded about other things. the
affection for him here was touching
and everybody certainly did try
help. He stopped before he went 70
the hospital at the home Of the Keen
Inns. whom he has written to you
about. These are the facts. Mary
dear. I.put that fine picture OF you
that he carried, in the case with Ms
and placed it in the pocket over me-
heart. / realize that you can't ge'
right off the wonderful side OF thi''
but little by little, as you coah.
yourself among the million women o.
all nationalities who have given tne'
dearest to make this q better wofiu'
I enclose piece Of American anu
French flags which were on Ethah'
grave. Tell the children their Cnc'e
Bob loves them and will stand p'.
Ethan said. Il wish Mary could know
how much l appreciate all the sacr''
flee she has made" n
Mary. I must close. ! will at'en.
to Ethan's affairs here. Don't woff'
about anything, and if you need M
formation from me at once. caps
Paris IL Rue D'Aguesseau. Wv
bless you. Mary. I know youli nav
the strength to weather this. II
Everybody here desires me to sen.
their love and sympathy to you. az.
their congratulations en- Etha"
wonderful life, Always. always
ROBERT
Love to Aunt Martha. Uh'"
Charlie and Carrie and Bob.