Oldshue - Vera Belle
Source: Waveland Independent, Feb 3, 1899
On last Saturday the reaper whose name is Death, entered the home of Mr. & Mrs. John L. Oldshue, and transplanted from earth to heaven the one wee flower that brightened their home. Vera Belle Oldshue was born Aug 24, 1894 and died Jan 28,1899 after one week of illness, marked by intense suffering. The cause of death was scarlet fever, with a diphtheretic complication the last day. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence on Sunday by Rev. WT Cuppy. Interment at Union Cemetery
Dear little Vera: "Go to thy rest, fair child, go to thy dreamless bed, while yet so gentle, undefiled, with blessings on thy head." A friend - transcribed by kbz
Source:
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday 3 Feb 1899
John Oldshue’s little girl
died last Saturday. The doctor from Terre
Haute Union Cemetery
Note: I don't usually just nab things but Chris Canine added a photo of little Vera Belle on FindAGrave and I couldn't resist - she is sooo adorable. Bless you little lady
