Published as it appeared on March 5, 1910, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 2, Column 3.
DEATH CLAIMS
LITTLE GIRL
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Gladys C., little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Newton, died Friday evening at 7:30, following a three days’ illness of scarlet fever. The little child had whooping cough for a time, but had recovered and was going to school. Three days after being taken from school she had passed away. Gladys was 6 years, 11 months and 18 days old. She was a very bright little girl, in love with school and Sunday school, and only the day before she was taken ill asked her mother to read to her about Jesus. She was dearly beloved by the family and many friends who were attracted by her sweet disposition and brightness. Mr. and Mrs. Newton have the warm sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their deep sorrow.
The funeral cortege will leave the family home at Seventh and Washington, Sunday at 1:30 p.m., and burial will be made in the Union or Newton cemetery.
Published as it appeared on March 8, 1910, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 2, Column 5.
OBITUARY
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Gladys C. Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery J. Newton, was born near Corvallis March 16, 1903, and departed this life March 4, 1910, aged 6 years, 11 months and 16 days. This dear little Gladys had been confined to her home for about four weeks with whooping cough and she lamented very much during her affliction that she was deprived of attending school in which she was much interested, and the way she advanced in her studies was quite satisfactory to her friends and parents; for a child of her age she was exceptionally bright.
For Sunday school she had a special fondness, and was much interested in the lessons. The Sunday before she departed this life she was present at Sunday school and remained for preaching service and after returning home she said to her parents, “I want to join the church.” Which was a surprise to them, but it revealed the trend of her mind, and demonstrated where her affections were being placed. Tender in years her ability to comprehend had not been given due credit even by her parents. Also the evening she was taken ill she picked up the Bible and asked her parents to read to her. On being asked what she wanted them to read about, she said: “Read me something about Jesus,” and after reading a portion of scripture to her, she was not satisfied but wanted them to read more about Jesus. Just before going to bed she said: “Mamma I want to kiss you.” After kissing her mamma she retired to her place of rest only to awake a few hours later with the malady that removed her from her earthly to her Heavenly home, after 72 hours of suffering.
Gladys was a kind and loving child and admired by all who knew her. In that brief little life the force of the Divine injunction is so beautifully revealed: “Bring up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” That little plant only budded in time to bloom in Eternity.
The body was layed to rest in the Newton cemetery. Funeral service by Rev. S.M. Wood, of Corvallis. Singing by members of the Evangelical choir. The display of flowers was one of the most generous and beautiful ever seen at a funeral in this county, these being tokens of love and appreciation of the little girl and the sorrowing relatives.