Died at the residence of her cousin, Mrs. P. H. Swift, Wednesday noon July 22, 1885 in the twenty-first year of her age, Miss Florence M. Coon of Albion, Dane County, Wisconsin.

The deceased had been ill for a long time and her physicians having decided that there was no hope for her recovery, Mrs. Swift in May last, actuated by love for the deceased to whom she was greatly attached and in accordance with her wishes and those of her mother, went to her home and on her return brought Florence with her, hoping, that a change of air, surroundings and treatment might be efficacious in prolonging her life.

After she came, she improved rapidly. Her appetite returned and she gained in strength and flesh, which led those interested in her recovery to hope that she would be spared to her friends and relatives. The day preceding her demise she complained of not feeling well as usual but was cheerful until the afternoon when she had a sinking spell of short duration, from which she rallied and was buoyant of spirit as she had been during her protracted illness. The next morning, she experienced another sinking spell and gradually grew worse until her spirit raised above its mortal beliefs and all that was left of her, that was what mortal, sight beheld.

The body was taken the night of her demise to her home, being accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Swift, who thought as much of her as they could, had she been their own child. They were met at Milton Junction by relatives with a hearse and carriages and conveyed to Albion where the funeral services were held Saturday forenoon, and which were very solumn and impressive.

Florence was lovely in disposition and soul; mild, gentle, yet noble in thought, expression, and manner. She was loved by all that knew her. Though dead, she yet liveth.