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Chase County Kansas Obituaries
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Winters, Mae
DEATH OF MAE WINTERS
Mae Essie Winters was born in Warren, Trumbol county, Ohio, Sep 7, 1876. With her parents she came to Solomon City, Kansas, Aug 7, 1878. Two years later the family moved in
Strong City, and two years ago the family moved to the farm at Birley, where Mae passed peacefully away at 7:00 pm, Sunday, Aug. 20 1899. aged 22 years, 11 months, and one day.
The funeral services were held in this city, Tuesday, at the Presbyterian church and were conducted by Rev. Harry E Mills of Ft. Scott, assisted by Rev. Anderson of Strong City and Rev. Cullison of this city. Interment took place at Prairie Grove cemetery west of this city. The pall bearers were Len Scroggins, Ed Brandley, Ed King, Charley Davis, "Ted" Smith and Seward Baker -- all friends of the deceased.
The death of Miss Mae was expected, yet when it came it was a great shock to the people of these two towns especially. Coming, as she did to Strong when a mere child, she grew up to womanhood in the two towns, and all the young people were her friends and the older people loved her. She was ever faithful to them.
She attended the schools of Strong and the churches of both towns. At social gatherings she was a queen. Her even temperment, sweet disposition and resigning nature made her character a shining mark among her friends. Never angry, always cheerful, she carried a halo of sunshine and cast the rays on all who surrounded her.
Even the attack of the dreaded Comsumption about six months ago did not affect these gracious qualities. All that human skill could do was done. She never complained. When deth came, she was heard to murmur the gladsome words, "It's all right." She was a member of the Congreational church.
Complying with her requests, she was dressed in white, the service was short, lovely flowers covered her last dwelling place, refreshened by the tears of friends and relatives. She was the first to leave in a family of nine children. With her parents, J G Winters and wife, she left six brothers and two sisters, Will, George, Fred, John, Ernest, Frank, Mrs. Ella Hayden and Mrs. Ridgel Scribner.
We append the following verses, which were among her favorite ones.
There is never a thought that enters the mind,
But it leaves some trace behind it.
But, the thought that is good, will fashion a road,
So that none but its kind may find it.
There is never a word that's spoken with love,
But somebody's glad to hear it.
But words, when unjust, become sword thrusts
As they wound some gentle spirit..
There is never an act, committed for good,
But people will stop to praise it.
But the act that is wrong, will journey along,
'Till its wickedness betrays it.
There is never a night, so long and so dark,
But the morning's dawn will end it.
Then, through darkness and rain, or sickness and pain,
Be Happy, If not--pretend it.
For, 'tis better to laught, then utter a groan,
and scatter the seeds of sorrow.
So, laugh ye away; 'twill brighten to-day,
Then groan, if you must --tomorrow.
Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Aug 20 1899.
DIED
Sunday, August 20, at 7 p. m., Mae Essie Winters, age 22 years, 11 months and 1 day, of quick consumption, the result of an attack of grip about six months ago.
The deceased was loved by a large circle of friends for her many good qualities, and her death leaves a vacancy in church and social circles not easily filled.
She was born in Warren, 0hio., September 19, 1876, and came with her parents to Solomon City, Kansas, Aug. 7, 1878. Two years later the family moved to Strong City, where Mae grew to womanhood. Two years ago the family moved to a farm, southwest of this city, where she died.
The funeral service were conducted by Rev. H. E. Mills, of Fort Scott. at 2:30 p. m., the 22d, at the Presbyterian church, this city. The interment took place in Prairie Grove cemetery.
Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Aug 20 1899.
by Lorna Marvin
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