A Bright Light Gone Out

At the very door of life stands death ready to embrace in his cold, icy grasp every human being. Some are allowed to bask in the sunshine and shade of this world until man's allotted years are nuinbered, while otliers are taken in the sweet heyday of their youth - when all is bright, and to live is a delight. On Saturday night last, as the clock was striking the hour of 12, the iinmortal spirit of Jennie May, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Davison, of this city, took its departure froni earth, calmly and peacefully like the going to sleep of a child. She had been ill but a short time, having; been taken the urday previous, with a severe cold thut had settled upon her lungs and which finally developed into pneumonía. Being a member of the Sophomore class of the University, she attended recitations on Friday before vacation in apparent usual health. On the very next day she was strieken with disease, and within a week the dread foe had done its work. The life of this young lady was a constant gleam of sunsliine in her home, and will ahvays reinain a blessed mernory to her f rienda. Her heart and mind were fllled with the love that our Saviour taught when He was upon eartli. She never had an ill word to say of any one ; her heart was fllled with charity, her mind with purity, and the words of her lips, and the deeds of her hands endeared her to those who came into her life. Her memory is sweet incensé, and she is a fit companion for the company of angels with whom she has gone to dweil. Miss Davison was born in Ann Arbor, January 5, 1871, and had always lived in the city. She was an excellent musician and displayed considerable genius with the palette and brush. She had been the organist for the M. E. Sunday School for a number of years, was a member of the Epworth League, also a member of the Choral Union and University Musical Society, a member of the Ann Arbor Art Club, and of Miss Hunt's class in painting. She was never idle for a moment, and had her life been spared she certainly could have done much good in the world. To thia father, mother and sister, what words can be written that will bring consolation ? Time alone can quench their grief; and He who suffered on Calvary will bring peace to theii souls. Funeral services were held yesterday p. ni., at 2 o'clock, from the family residence, No. 45 ïST. Main st., Rev. Camden M. Cobern conducting the same, and the remains were followed to Forest Hill Cemetery by a large concourse of f riends. The sympathy of friends was expressed in the abundance of flowers at the funeral. There were many beautiful pieces, the Gates Ajar from Fraternity Lodge, a Harp with broken strings from the Sunday School clioir, a Maltese Cross from the Epworth League, and many other designs from organizations and friends. Probably no finer display of flowers was ever seen upon an occasion of the kind in the city. pDr.' Joseph Clark, superintendent, wishes to thank Cousins & Hall for the elegant roses sent to the new hospital. Such a gift is appreciated. Mayor Doty has issued stringent orders to the pólice in reference to the enforcement of the liquor law, particularly in regard to closing upon Sunday. Elmira E. Winslow, inother of George Winslow, died this Wednesday a. m., aged 67 years, 6 months and 14 days. Funeral services will be held Thursday p. m., at 2 o'clock from the residence. The Courier acknowledges a serenade from that fine organization, the Chelsea cornet band. This organization is one of the hustling bands of the county, and probably no better exists in this part of the state. The Ann Arbor Milling Co. is the title of the new firm that is to run the business of the Swift's mili hereafter. It is composed of Henry S. Dean who invests $6,000, Sedgwick Dean, $6,000; Wm. C. Stevens, $12,000; G. Frank Allmendinger, $6,000, and Gottlob Schneider, $6,000, making a capital stock of $36,000, all paid in. The new companv will be a hustler. The funeral of Mr. J. H. Stark was held last Wednesday, at 4o'clock p. ui., frorn the residence in the court house, and quite well attended by friends, the G. A. R. post, and the Masonic fraternity, the latter having charge of the services. The remains were taken to Forest Hill Cemetery that evening and placed in a vault, and the next day Mrs. Stark and f amily accompanied thein to Clinton where the family burying ground is. An item in the Detroit ïvews infers that Manager A. J. Sawyer, of the Grand opera house, of thiscity,is to be rnadedefendant in a suit to be brought by the Frank I. Frayne Co. for something or other. Well, if the rnembers of that compauy want a good square up and up flght in the courts they have chosen the right man. Mr. Sawyer is perfectly at home there and it will take a mighty good man and a just cause to down him.