Eleanor Mary Thackara

Marriage

The wedding of Miss Mary Eleanor Sherman, third daughter of Gen William Tecumseh Sherman, to Lieutenant Alexander Montgomery Thackara, of the United States Navy, took place on Wednesday at seven o'clock, at the residence of General Sherman, of Fifteenth Street, Washington, DC. Father ln the presence of only the the bride and groom, and a few intimate friends, including the President, the Judges of the Supreme Court and Cabinet officers.

Death

According to "The Bennington Evening Banner" of Bennington, Vermont:

She had been working hard for six months, especially at Serbian relief. Until she was taken ill three months ago. During her illness she received a letter of appreciation from the King of Serbia in which he thanked her deeply for her efforts.

According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch of Richmond, Virginia:

Her funeral was held in the Church of St. Honore d'Eylau. The French government city of Paris and all the foreign consulates were represented, while ambassador Sharp, with the embassy staff, and all the foremost members of the American Colony attended.

The body will remain in the Church Crypt until the consul-general has selected a suitable burial ground in the outskirts of Paris.