Anna Belle Fisher (nee Monroe) (1863-1893). From the Harper Sentinel. Anna Belle, wife of Edward J. Fisher and daughter of James Monroe, died at her home in the city of Harper, Kansas, Wednesday morning, June 14, 1893, at 6 o'clock. She had been in poor health for some time but was not thought to be dangerously ill until a few hours before her death. The subject of this sketch was born in Peoria, Illinois, August 2, 1863 where she resided until the happy union in marriage with the now bereaved husband, February 17, 1887. Immediately after which she came with him to this city and has lived since then in the beautiful and well arranged home where she died surrounded by loving hearts and willing hands. What seems saddest of all is the fact that two boys, Albert, aged 4 years and Theodore E. aged 20 months, are left motherless. While they are too young to fully realize their loss, and will receive all the kind attention possible still no one can supply a mother's love and guidance. Mrs. Fisher was a consistent member of and worker in the Methodist Church and Sunday schools at her former home and since her marriage she has devoted herself to her family and her home as a faithful wife and mother. The funeral occurred Saturday, June 17, at 3 o'clock P.M., having been delayed so that her aged father, Mr. James Monroe of Peoria, Illinois and her brothers John and Frank Monroe, of Wilsey, Kansas could get here, all of who were present. The funeral was from the Methodist Church where a large audience listened to feeling and appropriate discourse by the Rev. Wharton. The scene was impressive, the casket and decorations lovely, and the vacant chair beautifully draped was suggestive that we are passing away one by one. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of sympathizing friends where the burial service was read and the last sad rite was performed. In conclusion will say that Mrs. Fisher's friends were a legion. She was endeared to the people of Harper as few are. She possesses the faculty of making friends and keeping them. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and children. The motto on the casket "At Rest."