"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Saturday, December 9, 1911 DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY. Death came the day after the birthday anniversary of Marie Louise CHARTIER, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. CHARTIER, at the home, 2021 Kensington Avenue, at 8:15 o'clock yesterday morning. She was a student at the Ashland School until two weeks ago, when she was forced to withdraw on account of diphtheria. On Friday, before she became seriously ill, she knew that her throat was in a bad condition. On the following Monday she was to try for what is called a "head mark," which is awarded to the pupil making the best mark in spelling. She did everything possible to be able to enter the contest, but when Monday came she was in bed with diphtheria. The children at the school missed her. She played the piano for them to march, and they weren't accustomed to the substitute. When death came, the parents received a letter from Miss Gertrude EDMONDSON, principal of the school, who was also a teacher to both the parents of the girl, in which she said that the pupils of the school had asked her to write and ask to send flowers. Besides the parents, one sister, Bessie, and three brothers, Edward, John and Joseph CHARTIER, survive. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================