Ethel Canter

Miss Ethel Canter was born in Smith County Sept. 3, 1901 and departed this life April 6, 1916, age 14 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Canter. When the gentle spirit of Ethel Canter took its flight to dwell in realms eternal in a temple not made by hands, but whose builder is God, their (sic) ended the earthly life of one of the most lovable characters this community has ever known. And yet she lives in glory. She is not dead, but sleepeth. ’Tis sad, oh sad, to give her up, but each shall drink from this bitter cup.

Dear friends, there will come a day when all this sorrow shall pass away. We miss you, Ethel, we miss you; we miss your smiling face. Our home is sad without you when we see your vacant place. In the graveyard softly sleeping, where the flowers gently wave, lies the one we love so dearly, in her lone, silent grave. Your memory shall never fade; our lonely hearts shall always linger where our dear loved one is laid. Rest in peace, your cares are ended; rest in peace, your life is done. You are gone where those who love you soon are coming.

By a friend,

Bessie Martin

CALLIE ETHEL CANTER

Miss Callie Ethel Canter, daughter of Brother Levy and Sister Hetty Canter, was born Sept. 3, 1901 and died April 6, 1916, aged 14 years, 7 months and 3 days. She was one of the choice girls of the community. The whole neighborhood was heartbroken. She was in the prime of girlhood, beautiful, nice and good-natured. To know her was to love her. She was the choice of the family, and was especially fond of her father. She was pleased always to mind her parents. She loved to hear preaching, although she did not make a profession of religion in her health, but those of her people who talked with me feel sure that she made a change during her illness. She said many things during her sickness that caused her folks to believe that she was saved. The funeral was conducted by the writer of this article in the home. The day was rainy and cool, but there was a goodly number at the funeral, anyway. She leaves a father, mother, four brothers, four sisters, two great-grandfathers, one great-grandmother, a grandfather, a grandmother, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Dear Ethel, we miss you in home; your seat is empty, your pretty songs we hear no more in our home. We see your toys, your dresses and dolls, but your presence is with us no more, but we hope to meet you some day where parting will be no more. Children, seek the Lord in early youth; prepare to meet thy God, God bless the father and mother and all the bereaved.

C. B. MASSEY

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