BENNER. - Mabel, youngest daughter of David R. and Sarah Benner of near Intercourse, Pa., was born Jan. 30, 1906; died Dec. 26, 1917; aged 11y. 10m. 26d. She was sick for almost one week, when she was taken to the Lancaster hospital where an operation for appendicitis was performed. She then lingered for two weeks longer when she calmly fell asleep in Jesus. Mabel was a bright and intelligent girl. Though young in years she was very patient, her suffering being great. She never murmured nor complained, realizing a better place was awaiting her. We believe she is "not dead but sleepeth." She leaves to mourn her early departure parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and a number of friends. Funeral services at the house by Bro. Abram martin and at Hershey's Church by Bros. John Senger and C.M. Brackbill. Text, Matt. 9:24. Remains were laid in the cemetery adjoining.
GOSPEL HERALD - Volume X, Number 42 - January 17, 1918 - Page 775
GOSPEL HERALD - Volume X, Number 42 - January 17, 1918 - Page 775
BENNER. - Mabel, youngest daughter of David R. and Sarah Benner of near Intercourse, Pa., was born Jan. 30, 1906; died Dec. 26, 1917; aged 11y. 10m. 26d. She was sick for almost one week, when she was taken to the Lancaster hospital where an operation for appendicitis was performed. She then lingered for two weeks longer when she calmly fell asleep in Jesus. Mabel was a bright and intelligent girl. Though young in years she was very patient, her suffering being great. She never murmured nor complained, realizing a better place was awaiting her. We believe she is "not dead but sleepeth." She leaves to mourn her early departure parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and a number of friends. Funeral services at the house by Bro. Abram martin and at Hershey's Church by Bros. John Senger and C.M. Brackbill. Text, Matt. 9:24. Remains were laid in the cemetery adjoining.
GOSPEL HERALD - Volume X, Number 42 - January 17, 1918 - Page 775
GOSPEL HERALD - Volume X, Number 42 - January 17, 1918 - Page 775
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