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Obituary.Gilbert F. Constable, sun of Kpbrum Constable and wife, was born Nov. 28, 1895, died Jan. 29, 1908. Gilbert was a bright httle boy. His father and mother doted on him. All his school mates loved him. His teachers had no trouble with him.He bid fair to make a useful man. But alas! typhoid lever laidseige to the dear little angel. Withthis fever he wrestled and bore the same patiently lor seven weeks.His doctor, Dr. Pressley, said he was tne cleverest kind of a patient all through his sickness. But now sweet little Gilbert is no more.On January 30, 1903, a great many neighbors and friends met at his father's residence, where the brethren and sisters sang some sweet songs and Kid. W. H. Krutsinger read, prayed and talked, all to relieve the grief-strbken parents and relatives. Then we repaired to the Maple Grove cemetery where we laid him in a neat grave to wait till Jesus comes.Dear parents weep not as those who have no hope. Your angel boy was fit for heaven.All is well with Gilbert. Thethanks of our brother and sister,the parents of the little boy that died are extended to the neighbors and friends who assisted in Gilbert’s sickness and funeral,God have mercy on his little living brother and sisters.Farewell dear child; ail is over.May God prepare his parents for sweet rest in heaven. * *
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Ellettsville Farm
Ellettsville, Indiana, US
Sat, Feb 14, 1903
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