FORTNEY. On the 20th of August, 1887, near McClure, O., Artha E., only daughter of Frank and Alta M. Fortney, aged 1 year. 9 months and 11 days.

Then parents wait the brighter morn
In yonder clime so fair,
When those so early from yon torn
Shall bloom forever there,
O, quickly dry the falling tear,
Religion points on high,
And those we loved so dearly here
We'll meet them by and by.