Coral Irene Ebert Brown (1893-1911)
(Mrs. N. Brown)

Coral Irene Ebert was born at Orchard Grove Dec. 21st, 1893, and died at the home of her mother in ___ June 9th, 1911, aged 18 years, 5 months and 18 days being the youngest child of Conrad and Josephine Ebert. She was united in marriage with N____ Brown Nov. 9th, 1910.

Coral was the family pet and _____ and mother's comforter in every ____ of distress. Possessing that l____ of nature that furnished instant ____ relief whenever she met trouble, she was always a peacemaker and ____ upon life as worth living well. Her companions and associated knew only to love and admire her for her true worth. She became much interested in her soul salvation at ____ of the revival meetings under the direction of Rev. Phelps but m________ public confession at that time _________ her mother she confined her t_____ of mind and heart. Many ______ hours have been spent by t_____ sweet communion one with th_____ on eternal things.

She received her education in the public schools of Orchard Grove _____ Lowell and evidenced a p______ most remarkable. Her light has gone out and in the darkness of sorrow she leaves a young husband, a _______ mother, four sisters, Grace, M______ Nadine, Orpha. Five brothers, Henry, Fred, Ed, Melvin and Arthur to mourn their loss. Her father and two sisters, Etta and Maggie, having preceded her across the river.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Elder John Bruce officiating. Mesdames Ida Hayhurst and Maud Belshaw sang several sacred hymns in a beautiful manner. Miss Chipman acted as organist. It was one of the largest attended funerals ever witnessed to Lowell for some time. Mr. Weaver had charge of the burial service. The casket was white and of the couch design. It was covered with beautiful floral pieces. Elder Bruce spoke in a reverent impressive manner that had a telling effect. At the conclusion of the service the casket was wheeled to the vestibule and opened that the people might view the remains as they passed out. The body reclined on the billowy couch attired in a white satin robe with a cluster of flowers at her head. She presented the appearance of a bride fallen asleep and had a peaceful countenance. The pall bearers were composed of young married men while their wives acted as honorary pall bearers as follows: Orla Alyea, Wells Ainsworth, Harvey Hildebrandt, Reno Rouse, Chas Lambert and Mel Griessel. The services throughout were very beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in the mausoleum in the cemetery. The heart felt sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones in their sad hour of affliction.