DEATH OF MISS LORA HARDIE.
"Tread lightly; There's crepe on the door."
There has been scarcely a greater shock in this community nor more universal sorrow than when on last Thursday at noon it was announced that Miss Lora Hardie was dead. She had been sick for about two weeks, and was thought to be on the way to speedy recovery, but she took a decided turn for the worse, and soon passed away. Lora Emma Hardie was the third daughter of John and Emma Hardie; was born in Carroll County, Iowa, March 18, 1882; came to Norman with her parents in September, 1903. She was converted at 17 years of age, and joined the M.E. Church, remaining a firm believer in the Christian religion, and maintaining a beautiful, consistent Christian life to the day of her death, which occurred in West Norman, August 29, 1907. She was 26 years, 5 months and 11 days old. Her life was short truly. "Her sun has gone down while it is yet day." We are sometimes puzzled to understand the wisdom and providence of God in removing one from our midst who was so bright and cheerful and so beloved. But when the curtains are drawn aside and the clouds have lifted, then shall we know and understand.

Miss Lora was devoted to her hone. She never tired of her unselfish service to others. She was greatly beloved by everyone who knew her. She had a bright smile and kind word for all, and an unselfish service for everyone in need.

"She is not dead, but liveth." Her beautiful life and her Christian influence survives this mortality. Her life was truly short, but a busy one, truly devoted to any good word and work.

A father and mother, three sisters and two brothers mourn her departure, and this entire community joins the sorrowing ones in their bereavement.

She was buried from the family residence in West Norman on Sunday afternoon. One of the largest concourses every assembled in this community was present to pay their last tribute of respect and to show their appreciation of her beautiful life and character. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.J. Moore, assisted by Rev. R.L. Grant. To the bereaved ones we extend our deepest sympathy in this sad hour, and pray that some bright day you may join the loved one gone in "that land of pure delight, where saints immortal reign."