From the Hamilton County Ledger, Friday, January 3, 1890:
Death of Dora Eller.
Last night, a few minutes after the old year went out and the new year came in, the immortal soul of Dora Eller took its flight for the home prepared beyond the "Dark River." Her long illness had been borne with the patience of a martyr. Consumption had long fed at her vitals, but when Death called, the Grim Angel found her prepared to go. Only about twenty-one years was she allowed to abide on this earth. A few months ago she united with the M. E. Church, thus preparing for the change that she felt must come. Her grief-stricken father and other relatives have the fullest sympathy of every one in this hour of sorrow.
In the 19th century, there was no cure for tuberculosis, also known as consumption or TB, so people mainly relied on preventative measures to avoid contracting the disease. Dora's family must have been careful around her since no other family members seem to have had it. Dora may have had the disease for as much as a year prior to succumbing to it.
Other records show the following facts about her short life:
In April, 1879, eleven-year-old Dora participated in an entertainment program by the Christian Sunday School along with thirteen-year-old Katie Booth; admittance was 10¢ with proceeds going to the Sunday School library. Katie, like Dora died at a young age. It is likely on February 1, 1886, Dora attended Katie's funeral. In April 1879, the Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora maintained a high scholastic average. The Hamilton County Ledger made a similar report on March 23, 1881. On Friday, January 26, 1882, she celebrated her 14th birthday. The Republican Ledger reported, "Quite a large number of young people were present and the evening passed in gay and innocent amusement." In November 1886, Dora visited Rachel McInstry. Also that month Dora, Rachel and Ed Harrison visited the J. Wellers family. On June 24, 1887 The Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora had returned home after visiting friends near Fishers for several weeks. In December 1887, Dora attended the Neal-Durfee wedding and gave the bride and groom a hand-painted crumb-brush and pan.
Dora's parents, Joseph W. Eller and Eliza Jane Lacy were married October 8, 1862.
Death of Dora Eller.
Last night, a few minutes after the old year went out and the new year came in, the immortal soul of Dora Eller took its flight for the home prepared beyond the "Dark River." Her long illness had been borne with the patience of a martyr. Consumption had long fed at her vitals, but when Death called, the Grim Angel found her prepared to go. Only about twenty-one years was she allowed to abide on this earth. A few months ago she united with the M. E. Church, thus preparing for the change that she felt must come. Her grief-stricken father and other relatives have the fullest sympathy of every one in this hour of sorrow.
In the 19th century, there was no cure for tuberculosis, also known as consumption or TB, so people mainly relied on preventative measures to avoid contracting the disease. Dora's family must have been careful around her since no other family members seem to have had it. Dora may have had the disease for as much as a year prior to succumbing to it.
Other records show the following facts about her short life:
In April, 1879, eleven-year-old Dora participated in an entertainment program by the Christian Sunday School along with thirteen-year-old Katie Booth; admittance was 10¢ with proceeds going to the Sunday School library. Katie, like Dora died at a young age. It is likely on February 1, 1886, Dora attended Katie's funeral. In April 1879, the Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora maintained a high scholastic average. The Hamilton County Ledger made a similar report on March 23, 1881. On Friday, January 26, 1882, she celebrated her 14th birthday. The Republican Ledger reported, "Quite a large number of young people were present and the evening passed in gay and innocent amusement." In November 1886, Dora visited Rachel McInstry. Also that month Dora, Rachel and Ed Harrison visited the J. Wellers family. On June 24, 1887 The Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora had returned home after visiting friends near Fishers for several weeks. In December 1887, Dora attended the Neal-Durfee wedding and gave the bride and groom a hand-painted crumb-brush and pan.
Dora's parents, Joseph W. Eller and Eliza Jane Lacy were married October 8, 1862.
From the Hamilton County Ledger, Friday, January 3, 1890:
Death of Dora Eller.
Last night, a few minutes after the old year went out and the new year came in, the immortal soul of Dora Eller took its flight for the home prepared beyond the "Dark River." Her long illness had been borne with the patience of a martyr. Consumption had long fed at her vitals, but when Death called, the Grim Angel found her prepared to go. Only about twenty-one years was she allowed to abide on this earth. A few months ago she united with the M. E. Church, thus preparing for the change that she felt must come. Her grief-stricken father and other relatives have the fullest sympathy of every one in this hour of sorrow.
In the 19th century, there was no cure for tuberculosis, also known as consumption or TB, so people mainly relied on preventative measures to avoid contracting the disease. Dora's family must have been careful around her since no other family members seem to have had it. Dora may have had the disease for as much as a year prior to succumbing to it.
Other records show the following facts about her short life:
In April, 1879, eleven-year-old Dora participated in an entertainment program by the Christian Sunday School along with thirteen-year-old Katie Booth; admittance was 10¢ with proceeds going to the Sunday School library. Katie, like Dora died at a young age. It is likely on February 1, 1886, Dora attended Katie's funeral. In April 1879, the Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora maintained a high scholastic average. The Hamilton County Ledger made a similar report on March 23, 1881. On Friday, January 26, 1882, she celebrated her 14th birthday. The Republican Ledger reported, "Quite a large number of young people were present and the evening passed in gay and innocent amusement." In November 1886, Dora visited Rachel McInstry. Also that month Dora, Rachel and Ed Harrison visited the J. Wellers family. On June 24, 1887 The Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora had returned home after visiting friends near Fishers for several weeks. In December 1887, Dora attended the Neal-Durfee wedding and gave the bride and groom a hand-painted crumb-brush and pan.
Dora's parents, Joseph W. Eller and Eliza Jane Lacy were married October 8, 1862.
Death of Dora Eller.
Last night, a few minutes after the old year went out and the new year came in, the immortal soul of Dora Eller took its flight for the home prepared beyond the "Dark River." Her long illness had been borne with the patience of a martyr. Consumption had long fed at her vitals, but when Death called, the Grim Angel found her prepared to go. Only about twenty-one years was she allowed to abide on this earth. A few months ago she united with the M. E. Church, thus preparing for the change that she felt must come. Her grief-stricken father and other relatives have the fullest sympathy of every one in this hour of sorrow.
In the 19th century, there was no cure for tuberculosis, also known as consumption or TB, so people mainly relied on preventative measures to avoid contracting the disease. Dora's family must have been careful around her since no other family members seem to have had it. Dora may have had the disease for as much as a year prior to succumbing to it.
Other records show the following facts about her short life:
In April, 1879, eleven-year-old Dora participated in an entertainment program by the Christian Sunday School along with thirteen-year-old Katie Booth; admittance was 10¢ with proceeds going to the Sunday School library. Katie, like Dora died at a young age. It is likely on February 1, 1886, Dora attended Katie's funeral. In April 1879, the Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora maintained a high scholastic average. The Hamilton County Ledger made a similar report on March 23, 1881. On Friday, January 26, 1882, she celebrated her 14th birthday. The Republican Ledger reported, "Quite a large number of young people were present and the evening passed in gay and innocent amusement." In November 1886, Dora visited Rachel McInstry. Also that month Dora, Rachel and Ed Harrison visited the J. Wellers family. On June 24, 1887 The Hamilton County Democrat reported Dora had returned home after visiting friends near Fishers for several weeks. In December 1887, Dora attended the Neal-Durfee wedding and gave the bride and groom a hand-painted crumb-brush and pan.
Dora's parents, Joseph W. Eller and Eliza Jane Lacy were married October 8, 1862.
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