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Arenac County Independent, February 19, 1885
Transcriber, date unknown
Contributor James LaLone

Obit: "Died: - at Standish, on Sunday, Feb. 15 of inflammation of the bowels, Mrs. Joanna Harris, aged 30 years, 1 mo., and 18 days. Also, on Tuesday, the 17th of typhoid pneumonia, Nelson M. Harris at 33 years. Once more our community has been visited by "the monster Death," who are satisfied with gathering one into his fold, has taken two of our nearest and dearest friends "across the river to that bourne whence no traveller returns." Two persons, who for years have travelled together the journey of life, as loving husband and wife, are after an illness of only a very few days, taken from our midst. For several years Nelson Harris has been known in this vicinity as an upright, industrious and law abiding citizen, respected by all and held in esteem by his companions and co-workers. Mrs. Harris, daughter of Mrs. Major of Arenac, was born in Canada in Dec. 1854, but has been living in this country for the past 22 years or more, and has ever been in the best esteem by all who have had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Her beauty of character, her amiability and her uniform pleasant nature won for her a place in the hearts and affections of all who knew her. Sadness prevails in the entire community, because of the sudden demise of those whom they so universally respected. Their funeral was held at Arenac, and was attended by an immense concourse of friends and relatives."