Death of Miss Zada Dow

 Miss Zada Dow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dow, died Sunday morning, March 8, at 8:30 after a lingering illness with diphtheria and its consequences for about two weeks, aged 15 years on March 4.

 All was done that seemed possible for Miss Zada, even eminent physicians from Kansas City being employed in her case soon after she was first taken down, and for a time there were great hopes that she would recover. However, It was impossible for her to swallow food, and her death seemed only a question of time.

On account of the nature of the trouble the funeral services not held at the residence but Rev. A. V. Stout conducted brief services at Olathe cemetery at 2 o''clock p. m. on Tuesday, the hour of interment, and many friends of the family were present. Rev. Stout''s remarks were impressive and consoling. The family have the sympathy of all in their great affliction.

 Resolutions by Her Schoolmates..

 The following resolutions were adopted by the schoolmates of Miss Dow at a meeting held Monday, March 9:

Whereas it has pleased the Heavenly Father to take from our midst our beloved friend and classmate, "Zada," to dwell with him in that better land:

Resolved, By us, her classmates, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow for the loved one

Resolved, That in losing Zada we miss one of our brightest pupils and one of the gentlest of natures.

 Resolved, That in memory of our departed friend and as a mark of respect and mourning, each of as wears a bit of crepe for a period of thirty days.

Resolved, That we send a copy of these resolutions to Mr, and Mrs. Dow, and send copies to the weekly papers for publication.

Olathe Mirror
March 12, 1896
Page 5, Col 1
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