BERTHA YARNELL MIRES

Bertha Yarnell Mires was born in Freedom township, Henry Co., Ohio, March 2, 1881, and died at the home of her parents in Napoleon Saturday evening, February 21, 1912, aged 30 years, 11 months ; and 22 days. Funeral services were held at the Reformed church in Liberty Center, Tuesday, conducted by Rev. W. A. Alspach, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Interment In Young’s cemetery.

Bertha was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Yarnell. She was married to Eugene P. Mires October 21, 1899. She leaves to mourn, a husband, father and mother, one sister, one brother, her husband’s mother, brothers, and aunt, who all loved her as an own daughter, sister and niece, many other relatives on both sides, and many, many loving and devoted friends.

Small use is there for us, through tear-dimmed eyes, and a heart bowed down, to try to pen a fitting tribute to the loved and loving spirit that has flown straight from this vale of tears to the Glory Land, there to be welcomed home by Him who called her hence in the still forenoon of life, and when she had so much to live for. But He who called her must know best, and while there seemed much to live for, there was doubtless more to die for.

The best evidence of the love and esteem in which Bertha was held by all who knew her is the deep interest shown in her condition since she began to fail, several months ago, and the beautiful cut flowers with which her room was plentifully supplied at all times. The flowers gave her great pleasure, and she looked forward to the day when she could write and fittingly thank the donors.

From the time it was discovered that Bertha was suffering from tuberculosis of the lungs all that love could do for her comfort and possible recovery, wag done. But recovery was impossible. Five weeks before she died she was taken from her home to the home of her parents in Napoleon, that her mother might personally watch over her and supply her every need.

Bertha was a member of the Reformed church, having united under tho pastorate of Rev. W. A. Aispach. She took an active part in church work, the Sunday school and the church society, and she will be greatly missed in this field.

She was a member of the Flinch Club, members of which served as pall bearers. The club also had charge of the floral arrangement, and at the house arranged for the sad homecoming. They were indeed kind and especial thanks are tendered each individual member.

On behalf of the husband and all the relatives we want to thank you all for your great kindness and sympathy.