Another soul has entered the Gate that stands ajar.  This time it is is little Loulie, the daughter of Mrs. E. AYERS, age 4 years, who died Sunday night the 6th inst.  Grieve not fond parent for it is Gods work.  He says: “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”  The burial services were held at the Baptist burial grounds on Tuesday by Rev. C.W. ROBINSON, of the M.E. Church.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 12 July 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.