North Lake

Mrs. Luella May Mapes, daughter of Mr. andMrs. W.H. Glenn, died ( n Monday, Dec. 7, at the home of her parents with consumption, induced by la grippe. Deceased was 25 years of age, having spent several years as a teacher until her marriage to Samuel A. Mapes, Nov. 5, 1890. Immediately after their marriage they went to Marrietta, Ga.,where ' they spent last winter hoping that some relief might come, but with no .avail. Last May they were advised by their physician to return to Michigan, and since that time Mrs. 1 Mapes has been slowly failing until her death, which was peacefully and ] .anxiously awaited. At the age of 1 1 years she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist ; copal church of this place. Her life was that of a consistent : tian, aadjjher influence falls like a benediction on those who knew her best. In her last hours she prayed aloud for all her friends, and tried to pray for all the world, but failed for want of breath. The last few weeks of her life she was enabled by Grace to say "It is all right. It i; all for the best. Won't it be nice to join all the dear ones who have gone before?" Then she prayed that all the living might meet, never to part, never to say good bye. Luella had a loving heart, and was loved by a large circle of friends. The funeral service was held fiom the M. E. church on Thursday at 12 m., Rev. C. England officiating, assisted by Revs. Forbes and North. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to tender our heartfelt gratitude to the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in the sickness and burial of our dear wife and daughter; also to those who brought her so many flowers 'and delicacies, which did much to alleviate her suffreing during her long illness.