Our citizens were shocked and the town clouded with sorrow Tuesday morning when the news was spread of the death of Mrs. Doering. She was taken to the General hospital at Elkhart Sun day and died early Tuesday mor ning leaving a daughter one day old her only child. The child died Tuesday evening. Blanche Doering had spent her entire life in Wakarusa and her genial disposition had endeared her to all. For a number of years she was employed in the A. C. Lehman store and her friends reached far into the country. She was a member of the Methodist church, the Dozen and Searchlight clubs and no meetings of these orders seemed complete without Blanche being present. Mrs. Doering is survived by her mother, Mrs. Irene Smeltzer who has been living in Chicago for several years, the husband and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:00 o’clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Smith of the Methodist church. The burial will take place at Goshen. Friends may view the remains Thursday forenoon.