Laura Bell Manuel
"Laura Bell Manuel, daughter of Thos. A. Manuel and J.A. Manuel is no 
more! Born April 11, 1872, died Aug. 15th, 1873. Sixteen short months 
this little bud of promise, so full of life and so beautiful in its 
innocence, gladdened the hearts of fond parents--then Azrael, the Angel 
of Death called her home. An only daughter, the light of their eye, the 
pet of their love, the second great sorrow within a few months that has 
darkened their household and their hearts.
Although the merry prattle is hushed, and the tiny footfall is heard no 
more, yet there is comfort. She is a lamb of the upper fold. She has 
passed the jasper walls, entered the pearly gates, and rests in the 
Eternal City of souls. "God gave, He took. He took, He will 
restore-he doeth all things well."
"So fades the lovely blooming flowers,
Frail smiling solace of an hour
So soon our transient comforts fly
And pleasures only bloom to die.
Farewell! We meet no more.
On this side heaven;
The parting scene is o'er
The last sad look is given."
Source: Source: Paris Mercury, Tuesday, Oct 28, 1873 transcription by Debra Branigan.
Moses C. Overfelt
"God in his all-wise providence, removed from our midst, On August 21, 
1873, Moses C. Overfelt, youngest son of David and Eveline G. Overfelt, 
age 19 years, 3 months, 13 days, Yes, Moses has been called from the 
home and association of doting parents, a loving sister, and brothers, 
and gone to try the realities unknown to us, yet his oft-spoken, "I 
trust in Jesus", should cheer their sorrowful hearts, they are 
remembering that "blessed are the dead who die in the Lord". His 
sufferings here were great, but borne without a murmur. "To die and be 
at rest" was his only desire. He was much loved and esteemed by all 
who knew him, and Truth, as a bright ornament, ever adorned his 
character."
"You fond parents forbear to complain
That he has now gone from your sight!
You soon shall behold him again
With new and redoubled delight."
Source: Paris Mercury, Tuesday, Oct 28, 1873 transcription by Debra Branigan.