Across the Dark River
The Spirit of Mrs. D. Bannerman is wafted on the wings of Death.
The early bells which pealed forth in joyous chimes in Crystal Falls to proclaim the advent of a merry Christmas morn also rang the death knell of one of the city's most dearly beloved ladies, for at ten minutes before seven on that morning the spirit of Mrs. Elsie Bannerman was wafted into the great, eternal unknown beyond on the broad wings of the Grim Destroyer. Her sad demise caused a shadow of grief to drape the community for Mrs. Bannerman's kind, gentle, amiable nature had made her friends to be numbered only the the population of Crystal Falls; truly, she was beloved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Bannerman had been ill during the past two months, although only during the past two weeks prior to her death was her condition considered dangerous. The malady which resulted in her death was a complication of bronchial troubles with bilious fever. She suffered no great pain, but gradually wasted away until Death came to claim her spirit.
After her death messages of condolence, verbal and written, were poured in upon her heartbroken husband and sister and continued to do so up to the hour of her funeral, which occurred from the Fifth street Methodist church at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. A long cortege of people followed her remains to the "silent city of the dead" to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
Mrs. Elsie Watson Bannerman was born in London, England, in 1838, being the second eldest daughter of Prof. Watson, of the Royal College, London, whose works on surgery were in their time rated among the standard scientific works of the day. She was one of a large family, all of whom are dead save one sister, Miss Maria Watson, who had always been her companion __ to death and who now resides at the Bannerman house. With her sister Mrs. Bannerman came to America when quite young and lived with relatives at Montreal __ subsequently at Quebec. In 1872 she was married to Daniel Bannerman in the city of Chicago, and early in the eighties she came with her husband to Crystal Falls, they being among the pioneers of this locality. Mrs. Bannerman was always very reserved and loved her home more than the ways of society, but she has, nevertheless, gained the esteem and admiration of everyone by her kindly words and ways, her gentle nature and her amiable disposition. She was a living sister, a diligent helpmeet, and adorable and adoring wife. She lived the life of a Christian and died the death of a Christian--peacefully entering upon the "sleep that knows no waking.
The Diamond Drill, January 2, 1892.
The Spirit of Mrs. D. Bannerman is wafted on the wings of Death.
The early bells which pealed forth in joyous chimes in Crystal Falls to proclaim the advent of a merry Christmas morn also rang the death knell of one of the city's most dearly beloved ladies, for at ten minutes before seven on that morning the spirit of Mrs. Elsie Bannerman was wafted into the great, eternal unknown beyond on the broad wings of the Grim Destroyer. Her sad demise caused a shadow of grief to drape the community for Mrs. Bannerman's kind, gentle, amiable nature had made her friends to be numbered only the the population of Crystal Falls; truly, she was beloved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Bannerman had been ill during the past two months, although only during the past two weeks prior to her death was her condition considered dangerous. The malady which resulted in her death was a complication of bronchial troubles with bilious fever. She suffered no great pain, but gradually wasted away until Death came to claim her spirit.
After her death messages of condolence, verbal and written, were poured in upon her heartbroken husband and sister and continued to do so up to the hour of her funeral, which occurred from the Fifth street Methodist church at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. A long cortege of people followed her remains to the "silent city of the dead" to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
Mrs. Elsie Watson Bannerman was born in London, England, in 1838, being the second eldest daughter of Prof. Watson, of the Royal College, London, whose works on surgery were in their time rated among the standard scientific works of the day. She was one of a large family, all of whom are dead save one sister, Miss Maria Watson, who had always been her companion __ to death and who now resides at the Bannerman house. With her sister Mrs. Bannerman came to America when quite young and lived with relatives at Montreal __ subsequently at Quebec. In 1872 she was married to Daniel Bannerman in the city of Chicago, and early in the eighties she came with her husband to Crystal Falls, they being among the pioneers of this locality. Mrs. Bannerman was always very reserved and loved her home more than the ways of society, but she has, nevertheless, gained the esteem and admiration of everyone by her kindly words and ways, her gentle nature and her amiable disposition. She was a living sister, a diligent helpmeet, and adorable and adoring wife. She lived the life of a Christian and died the death of a Christian--peacefully entering upon the "sleep that knows no waking.
The Diamond Drill, January 2, 1892.
Across the Dark River
The Spirit of Mrs. D. Bannerman is wafted on the wings of Death.
The early bells which pealed forth in joyous chimes in Crystal Falls to proclaim the advent of a merry Christmas morn also rang the death knell of one of the city's most dearly beloved ladies, for at ten minutes before seven on that morning the spirit of Mrs. Elsie Bannerman was wafted into the great, eternal unknown beyond on the broad wings of the Grim Destroyer. Her sad demise caused a shadow of grief to drape the community for Mrs. Bannerman's kind, gentle, amiable nature had made her friends to be numbered only the the population of Crystal Falls; truly, she was beloved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Bannerman had been ill during the past two months, although only during the past two weeks prior to her death was her condition considered dangerous. The malady which resulted in her death was a complication of bronchial troubles with bilious fever. She suffered no great pain, but gradually wasted away until Death came to claim her spirit.
After her death messages of condolence, verbal and written, were poured in upon her heartbroken husband and sister and continued to do so up to the hour of her funeral, which occurred from the Fifth street Methodist church at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. A long cortege of people followed her remains to the "silent city of the dead" to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
Mrs. Elsie Watson Bannerman was born in London, England, in 1838, being the second eldest daughter of Prof. Watson, of the Royal College, London, whose works on surgery were in their time rated among the standard scientific works of the day. She was one of a large family, all of whom are dead save one sister, Miss Maria Watson, who had always been her companion __ to death and who now resides at the Bannerman house. With her sister Mrs. Bannerman came to America when quite young and lived with relatives at Montreal __ subsequently at Quebec. In 1872 she was married to Daniel Bannerman in the city of Chicago, and early in the eighties she came with her husband to Crystal Falls, they being among the pioneers of this locality. Mrs. Bannerman was always very reserved and loved her home more than the ways of society, but she has, nevertheless, gained the esteem and admiration of everyone by her kindly words and ways, her gentle nature and her amiable disposition. She was a living sister, a diligent helpmeet, and adorable and adoring wife. She lived the life of a Christian and died the death of a Christian--peacefully entering upon the "sleep that knows no waking.
The Diamond Drill, January 2, 1892.
The Spirit of Mrs. D. Bannerman is wafted on the wings of Death.
The early bells which pealed forth in joyous chimes in Crystal Falls to proclaim the advent of a merry Christmas morn also rang the death knell of one of the city's most dearly beloved ladies, for at ten minutes before seven on that morning the spirit of Mrs. Elsie Bannerman was wafted into the great, eternal unknown beyond on the broad wings of the Grim Destroyer. Her sad demise caused a shadow of grief to drape the community for Mrs. Bannerman's kind, gentle, amiable nature had made her friends to be numbered only the the population of Crystal Falls; truly, she was beloved by all who knew her.
Mrs. Bannerman had been ill during the past two months, although only during the past two weeks prior to her death was her condition considered dangerous. The malady which resulted in her death was a complication of bronchial troubles with bilious fever. She suffered no great pain, but gradually wasted away until Death came to claim her spirit.
After her death messages of condolence, verbal and written, were poured in upon her heartbroken husband and sister and continued to do so up to the hour of her funeral, which occurred from the Fifth street Methodist church at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. A long cortege of people followed her remains to the "silent city of the dead" to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
Mrs. Elsie Watson Bannerman was born in London, England, in 1838, being the second eldest daughter of Prof. Watson, of the Royal College, London, whose works on surgery were in their time rated among the standard scientific works of the day. She was one of a large family, all of whom are dead save one sister, Miss Maria Watson, who had always been her companion __ to death and who now resides at the Bannerman house. With her sister Mrs. Bannerman came to America when quite young and lived with relatives at Montreal __ subsequently at Quebec. In 1872 she was married to Daniel Bannerman in the city of Chicago, and early in the eighties she came with her husband to Crystal Falls, they being among the pioneers of this locality. Mrs. Bannerman was always very reserved and loved her home more than the ways of society, but she has, nevertheless, gained the esteem and admiration of everyone by her kindly words and ways, her gentle nature and her amiable disposition. She was a living sister, a diligent helpmeet, and adorable and adoring wife. She lived the life of a Christian and died the death of a Christian--peacefully entering upon the "sleep that knows no waking.
The Diamond Drill, January 2, 1892.
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