Fairfield Recorder - 19 April 1918 edition

Death of an infant

The death messenger visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Beene on April 6 and
carried away their loving infant daughter. The dear little one had only been
with them about 5 months. The death resulted from a bronchial trouble. Weep not
dear parents and loved ones for our loss has been her heavenly gain. The little
remains were laid to rest Sun. evening in Salem cemetery four and one half
miles south of Teague in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives
and friends. In that little coffin lay the one we loved so dear. It is hard to
give up the little darling but the dear lord knew best and took the little one
home where it will suffer no more pain but it will rest in the arms of the
blessed lord to await the coming of the loved ones. She is not dead but merely
sleeping with Jesus where all may dwell some day if they will. We will all have
to pay the debt this little one has so let us all be prepared for when the
flower has wilted the lord will open the
gate to all who knock. Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God called you
home, he thought it best.

A Friend