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Shelbyville Democrat, 14 Jan 1904; page 6, col. 3 Marguerite Peifer Another
home in Ridge township has been invaded by the grim monster of death,
and the most precious jewel of that once happy home has been taken
away. She was the youngest daughter, the light and comfort of a loving
father, mother and kind grandmother. Marguerite Peifer, the youngest
daughter of Chas. and Jennie Peifer, died Sunday evening about five
o'clock, age five years, eleven months, twenty-six days, after a few
days' illness with congestion of the bowels. Her sufferings during the
last hours were very severe, but she bore it bravely, being conscious
until death. Although at the hands of an untiring mother, father and
grandmother, and also the skill of the physician, nothing could be done
to keep death's hand from seizing her. It seemed that the angels of
heaven had call for this one.
The funeral services were held at their sad home Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. Reeder speaking words of consolation to the friends and
relatives. The remains were interred in the Washington cemetery.
Only a few days before little Marguerite viewed the remains of her
loving playmate, little Olive Weakly. She, too, was called so suddenly,
was the pride of another home. These two precious jewels will be long
remembered by playmates and friends. Little Marguerite leaves a father,
mother, grandmother and two older sisters to mourn her departure.
The smiles of two will now be missed
By us who know their seat.
The prattling tongues were always kind
Of Olive and Marguerite.
Two vacant seats in school are found,
Two vacant seats at home,
Two little playmates are at rest,
And with the angels roam.
