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Mrs. Agnes Rae, died at the home of her son, W. B. Rae, in this city, at 2 o’clock, Thursday morning, Dec. 15, 1927, following an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held at the home at 3:30 Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, and remains interred in the Palacios Cemetery. Palacios Beacon, December 15, 1927 Mrs. Agnes Bennett Rae Obituary Agnes Bennett Rae was born in Brigend, Scotland, May 7, 1842, died in Palacios, Texas, Dec. 15, 1927. She was married to James Rae in 1860 and to this union two sons were born. The family came to the United States in 1881. Mrs. Rae came to Palacios in December 1923 to make her home with her son. Being a semi-invalid during this time very few people of our city became acquainted with her. She was very patient and gentle always fearing she would cause others trouble and it was only those who were near her and with her, who knew her best and by them she will be greatly missed. She is survived by the one son, W. B. Rae of this city, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grand child. Mrs. Rae united with the Presbyterian church in early girlhood and lived a consistent Christian life until her spirit was wafted back to its maker. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, after which remains were laid to rest in the Palacios cemetery.
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William Bennett Rae was born Dec. 7, 1861, on the Banks of the Clyde in Bonnie, Scotland. He came to America when a young man of 19 years. He lived first in Pennsylvania and was married there to Jane Gardiner, who bore him five children, two sons and three daughters. The sons are both dead, but the three daughters still live, Mrs. Agnes Rollins, in Lyman, Wyo.; Mrs. Robert Daniels, in Rock Springs, Wyo., and Mrs. Edna Noble, in Wharton, Tex. He moved to Rick Springs, Wyo., in the late 80’s, and there in 1900 he married Mary Rhodes, with whom he came to Texas in June 1912. When he came to America he belonged to the Baptist Church, but he later became a Latter-Day Saint and two Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints preached his funeral sermon. It was said of him that “His last days would be his best days” and in many ways the saying came true. He died August 29th, 1929 at 11:10 P. M., after having been ailing several months. His wife and daughter, Edna, were the only ones of his family with him at the last.
Palacios Beacon,
September 5, 1929 |
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Jim Henry Randles, 76, of Van Vleck,
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John E. Randon, age 22 years, passed away Saturday night at the home of B. R. Vella in Palacios. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Mexican Presbyterian Church with Rev. Maldarnado officiating. Burial was in the Palacios cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
July 2, 1942 |
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On July 25, 1861, in Clarinda, Iowa, Alexander Martin Rector was born and on January 12, 1943, at his home 3 miles north of Palacios he passed away, at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 17 days. He had been ill for many weeks and death was not unexpected. His early life was spent in Kansas where he married and reared his family. He moved here from Kansas 22 years ago and shortly after was bereft of his wife. A few years later he was married to Mrs. Sarah Harvey, who was his devoted companion through his declining years, and with six children, six step-children and seventeen grandchildren survive. The surviving children are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Patterson, Lincoln, Ark., Mrs. Jim Colvin, Pueblo, Colo., four sons, Clarence Rector, Pueblo, Colo., L. A. Rector, Patton, Mo., Clyde Rector, Ineda, Iowa, and Harvey P. Rector, Elmonte, Calif. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Palacios Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Fred Conner. Burial was in the city cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
January 21, 1943 |
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Mrs. Sarah B. Rector was born on November 27, 1876 in San Augustine County, Texas, and passed away on August 16, 1949 at Palacios at the age of 72 years. She united with the Church of Christ at an early age. She was married to Gabriel Harvey on January 19, 1892, who preceded her in death 22 years ago. To this union were born seven children, six of whom are living. On March 30, 1930, she was married to A. M. Rector of Palacios who passed away in 1943. Surviving are her children: Mrs. Hilda Runnels of Broaddus; Mrs. Rutha Porter of Lufkin; Mrs. Lillie Coleman of Broaddus; Elvin Harvey of Broaddus; Mrs. Rosena Maberry of Palacios; and Cleddie Harvey of Palacios; two brothers, Mr. Graham Wood, and Mr. W. T. Wood, both of Broaddus; one sister, Mrs. Laura Harvey of Zavalla; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Palacios Funeral Home with Brother Herman Sargent, pastor of the Bay City Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery with the Palacios Funeral home in charge.
Palacios Beacon,
August 18, 1949 |
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Mary Elmina Hillmon, daughter of Harriet Louthan Hillmon and John McLain Hillmon, was born April 11, 1875, in Hiawatha Kans. She attended school in Holton, Kans, and taught school at Neuchatel, Kans., until her marriage on January 2, 1895, to William W. Reed of Bancroft, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Reed made their first home near Bancroft. To this union were born two children: Percy Hillmon and Willa Grace. In the spring of 1909 the family moved to their farm near Blessing. Mr. and Mrs. Reed continued to live near Blessing until 1947 when they moved to Palacios. Mrs. Reed passed away in the Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, shortly after midnight on the morning of December 6, 1950. Services were conducted by the Rev. R. Earl Price in the First Presbyterian Church of Palacios at three o’clock on the afternoon of December 7. The beautiful organ music was arranged and played by Mrs. Carlton Crawford, who included by request “Sunset and Evening Star.” Pall bearers were John Richards Jr., G. G. Hope, John White, R. B. Trull, Crawford Cunningham and C. B. Viets. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Taylor Brothers with interment in Palacios Cemetery. One who loved life and loved people, Mrs. Reed was active in religious, civic and social groups during her 41 years residence in Matagorda County. At the time of her passing she was an active member of the Palacios Chapter No. 125, Order of the Eastern Star, and of the Women’s Group of the Presbyterian Church. She took much interest in the work of her Women of the Church Circle, and was currently serving on the Council of Church Women. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reed were members of the Christian Church of Bancroft, Kansas, but, there being no church of that denomination in their community, they have made the Presbyterian Church their church home since coming to Texas. For many years Mrs. Reed belonged to the Lend-A-Hand Club of Dunbar. She was a charter member of the Blessing Public Library Association and did not spare herself in helping to make the library bigger and better thru the years. She derived much pleasure and profit from her long association with the Matagorda County Federation of Women’s Clubs. During the first months of World War I she completed a course for Volunteer Red Cross Instructors, and drove a horse and buggy regularly to Dunbar, where she led a group of volunteers for the duration. During all of her active years on the farm, neighbors on all sides sent for Mrs. Reed in times of distress. She was never too ill or too busy to hurry to anyone in trouble of any kind. She galloped across the fields on horseback when that was the quickest way. In later years, when she had more time for outside activities, she became an active member of the Tres-Palacios Garden Club, the Wayside Club, and the Home Demonstration Club. Tiny and frail though she was, she happily carried her share of the load in these organizations, and held minor offices from time to time. Mrs. Reed was possessed of manual dexterity to an unusual degree. Many exquisite things, which she has made and given to those she loved, remain as silent testimony to her love and to her skill. She very much wanted “the world to be a better and a happier and a prettier place” because she was in it. And surely it was. Surviving Mrs. Reed are her husband, William W. Reed, and her son, P. H. Reed, both of Palacios; her daughter, Mrs. David G. Wynne of Houston; five grandchildren, William Walter Reed II of Tampa, Florida, Miss Mary Louise Reed of Dallas, Robert Louthan Wynne and Kenneth Reed Wynne of Houston, and Alice Fern Reed of Palacios; two sisters, Mrs. E. J. Cummings of New Plymouth, Idaho, and Mrs. W. R. Gaumer of Denver, Colorado; and one brother, T. B. Hillmon of Manhattan, Kansas.
Palacios Beacon,
December 14, 1950 |
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The whole community was shocked Sunday night to hear of the tragic killing of Mr. L. F. Reed, by Mr. J. A. Martin, both being farmers in this vicinity, the tragedy occurring Sunday afternoon. The funeral of Mr. Reed was conducted Sunday at 5 o’clock, the remains being interred in the Midfield cemetery. Rev. Alkire conducted the services. The families of both Mr. Reed and Mr. Martin have the deep sympathy of all.
Palacios Beacon,
June 19, 1914 |
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Robert Lee Reeves a resident of Palacios, Texas for the past several years dropped dead yesterday morning while at work on the F. C. Cornelius Ranch. Mr. Reeves was 61 years of age. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Reeves and two daughters, Mrs. Roberta Watkins of Bay City and Mrs. Lula Mae Oliver of Newgulf. Funeral services were conducted in Midfield this morning, Friday, with Rev. A. J. McCary officiating. Funeral services were under the direction of Walker-Matchett Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, October 13, 1933 MIDFIELD The death of Mr. R. L. Reeves occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Cornelius last Thursday morning. Mr. Reeves was doing some painting for Mr. Cornelius and his body was found in the yard early in the morning, he evidently having died very suddenly from heart disease from which he had suffered for some time. The body was taken in charge by Walker-Matchett Funeral directors at Bay City and the funeral took place at the cemetery here Friday morning, attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the family. The deceased left his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Reeves of Bay City and two daughters, Mrs. Roberta Watkins and Mrs. Lula Mae Oliver and one little granddaughter, Betty Jean Watkins.
Matagorda County Tribune,
October 19, 1933 |
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Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock in the Palacios Funeral Home for Mrs. Beatrice Stulting Register, who died in Houston, Tuesday, June 11, 1946. Rev. L. W. Crouch will officiate, assisted by Rev. George F. Gillespie and burial will be made in the Palacios Cemetery. The deceased was born November 15, 1899. She is survived by her husband, Everett Register, of Houston, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stulting, Palacios, sisters, Mrs. Peggy Martin, Palacios, Mrs. W. M. Kimbell, Troup; brothers, Morgan C. Stulting, Big Spring, Guy W. Stulting, Palacios. The citizens of this entire community extend deepest sympathy to the aged parents and other relatives. All business houses will be closed during the hour of service. Palacios Beacon, June 13, 1946 Beatrice Register A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the Palacios Funeral Home last Thursday morning at 10 o’clock for the funeral rites of Mrs. Beatrice Register. Rev. L. W. Crouch officiated with Rev. George F. Gillespie assisting. Active pallbearers were Messrs. L. S. Appleton, Dennis Clardy, John Bowden, Gordon Starr, L. L. Chiles, Calvin Sexton, Tom Slone and E. B. Foisy. Beatrice Stulting, daughter of Mrs. J. C. Stulting was born November 15, 1899 and died in Houston, June 11, 1946. She was married to Everett Register, September 21, 1935, who with her aged parents survive. Much of her life was spent in Palacios and she had a large circle of friends with whom we join in extending sympathy to the bereaved. Out of town people who were here for the funeral included: Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Kimball, Mrs. Stewart Powers, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Boettcher, Mrs. Leslie Stulting, Mrs. Ray Collins, Mr. Bud Nelms, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Van Ostrand, Houston; Mrs. George Clark, Aransas Pass; Mrs. F. C. Reid, sister of J. C. Stulting, Tilman Reid, Gonzales; Mrs. Bill Waterman, Taylor; Mr. Harris Milner, Mr. P. P. Terry, Bay City.
Palacios Beacon,
June 20, 1946 |
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Janice Louise, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ressler died Wednesday November 2, 1949. Born on January 4, 1947, her stay on earth had been of short duration and afflicted since birth she had won a place in the hearts of all who knew her and by whom she will be sadly missed. Funeral services were held Friday, November 4, at 2 o’clock p. m. in the First Baptist Church with Rev. L. W. Crouch officiating. Burial was made in the Palacios cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. We join the many friends of the family in extending sympathy to the sorrowful parents.
Palacios Beacon,
November 10, 1949 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Ann Richman, 95, a long time resident here, are scheduled today at the Palacios Funeral Home at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Richman, who was born February 19, 1855, died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Rayford B. Harris and the Rev. L. W. Crouch. Survivors in the immediate family are two sons, Pat Richman of Palacios and Sidney Richman of Angleton; one daughter, Mrs. Ella Deall of San Antonio; one sister, Mrs. A. S. Johnson of Louise, and a number of grandchildren. Burial will be in Palacios Cemetery.
Palacios Beacon,
December 21, 1950 |
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Funeral services for Emmie Irene Richardson, 90, of Midfield will be held at 3 p. m. Sunday at Sixth Street Church of Christ with the Rev. Kenneth Olsen officiating and District Judge Jack Salyer and Sheriff Sam Hurta assisting. Burial will be in Midfield Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson was born Dec. 25, 1895, in Gober, Texas, and died May 1, 1986, in El Campo Memorial Hospital, El Campo. A resident of Matagorda County since 1913, she was a member of the Midfield Community Church. Survivors include there sons, W. E. “Bill” and A. T. Richardson of Midfield and Alton W. Richardson of Bay City; three daughters, Violet Talafuse of Midfield, Edith Hurta of Midfield and Betty Mott of Bay City; a brother, Lolar Martin of Gober; three sisters, Margaret Martin of Waco, Mable Martin of Bay City and Agnes Lions of Clifton; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers include Marshall T. Richardson, Mark Earl Richardson, James Sliva, Frank Joe Hurta, Bill Hurta, Mike Richardson, Lee Richardson and Sam Hurta. Honorary pallbearers include Gene Woodson and Frank Rickaway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Richardson and a son, Lee Richardson. Services are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins, Bay City Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, May 4, 1986
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Samuel Reuben Richardson, 86, a resident of Midfield, passed away at 8:30 a. m. Saturday in Matagorda General Hospital. He had been a resident of Matagorda County for 51 years. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. today from Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev. Claude Cagle of the Markham Methodist Church and Rev. Preston Dumas of the St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Bay City officiating. Interment followed in Midfield Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emmie Irene Richardson, three daughters, Mrs. Violete Marie Talafuse of Hobbs, N. M., Mrs. Edith Unez Hurta of Midfield and Mrs. Betty Jean Mott of Bay City; four sons, William E. and Lolar L. of Midfield, and Alton W. and Alvin T. of Bay City.
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Mr. Patrick Alfred Richman was born at Des Moines, Iowa, March 19, 1856, and passed away at his home, near Palacios, on April 26, 1936, aged 80 years. He and his wife came to Texas 43 years ago, settling at Louise, Jackson County, where he farmed extensively for some years. The family afterwards moved to Collegeport, Matagorda County, and engaged in rice farming, etc. Mr. Richman in his later years, purchased the Mary Baldwin place, and it was here that the end came. He was a good neighbor and a loyal friend and did much good during his lifetime without any ostentation. The funeral service was held in the Palacios Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 28th, and was in charge of Rev. George F. Gillespie. The attendance at the funeral was one of the largest seen for some time, thus testifying to the esteem in which the late Mr. Richman was held. The sympathy of a large circle of neighbors and friends is extended to his wife, Mrs. P. A. Richman, three children, Mrs. Vaughan, Port Arthur, the two sons, Pat and Sydney, and other relatives.
Palacios Beacon,
April 30, 1936 |
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Death, striking early Wednesday morning, took one of the few remaining pioneers of Palacios when Daniel David Rittenhouse, 82, died of a heart attack while sitting in his chair at his home on Commerce street. Born in Wayne County, Ohio, October 29, 1860, Mr. Rittenhouse married Miss Mary Ann Fludder in Warsaw, Indiana, April 14, 1886, and soon after moved to southern Missouri where he became interested in the undertaking business. In 1903 he moved with his family to Palacios where he continued in the same line of business until ill health forced him to retire a few years ago. During the 39 years he lived in this community he was always extremely active in civic affairs. He was a charter member of the Baptist church and took a keen interest in all church and school activities. One of the first 30 people to come to the then new town of Palacios, he aided materially in its growth and development throughout the years until the infirmities of age and ill health forced his gradual retirement from practically all activities. In 1936 he and Mrs. Rittenhouse celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and two years later, in 1938, she preceded him in death. During the 39 years he lived in Palacios Mr. Rittenhouse was associated with many of the more important business ventures of the community. He was a liberal contributor of both time and money to all worthwhile causes and his name usually headed the lists of those projects. He is survived by two sons, Orta A. Rittenhouse, of Houston and Wilbur B. Rittenhouse, of Huntsville, an adopted daughter Mrs. Alva Britt, of San Diego, Calif., two grand children, Lorry Rittenhouse, of Houston, and Mrs. Raymond W. Allen, of Pasadena, Texas, two great-grand children, Jackie Ann and Carolyn Buller, of Palacios, a sister in Ohio, a brothers in Washington and another sister in Missouri. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. from the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. George F. Gillespie and Rev. L. W. Crouch officiating. Active pallbearers were Duncan Ruthven, O. C. Arnold, Hugh J. Dismukes, W. H. Clement, Sr. J. L. Pybus ad Jesse Robinson. Interment was in the Palacios cemetery next to his wife who preceded him four years ago, under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
April 16, 1942 |
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Mary Ann Fludder was born in Carrolton, Missouri on October 16, 1859 and died Jan. 2, 1938, at the age of 78 years, two months and 17 days. She was married to D. D. Rittenhouse on April 14, 1886 at Warsaw, Indiana. To this union were born two sons, Orta Alvin and Wilber B. Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse moved to Houston in 1902 and came to Palacios the following year, making this their home since that time. Mrs. Rittenhouse united with the Baptist Church at an early age. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios, which was organized soon after the family moved to this city. She was a devout wife, kind and loving mother, true and loyal friend. Her utmost joy was in her home and the service she could render her loved ones. She is survived by her husband, D. D. Rittenhouse, two sons, Orta Alvin and Wilbur B., three grandchildren, Mrs. Alva Dismukes, Lorry Rittenhouse, and Mrs. Sylvia Allen, and two great grand-children, Jackie Ann and Carolyn Buller. Funeral services were held from Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home Monday at 2:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. L. M. Chapman assisted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie with special music by the mixed quartet from the First Baptist Church. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery, under the direction of the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home, with Messrs. O. C. Arnold, J. L. Pybus, Duncan Ruthven, T. R. Brandon, J. E. Robinson and R. J. Sisson as pall bearers. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Rittenhouse, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse, of Huntsville and Mrs. Raymond Allen of Pasadena, were here for the services.
Palacios Beacon,
January 6, 1938 |
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John Henry Rockenbaugh was born in Arkansas, May 8, 1854, and died August 10, 1938, in Corsicana, while visiting relatives. He had reached the age of 84 years, and was in fairly good health when death came so unexpectedly. When a young man he came to Texas, where he married Miss Mary Parks. Just one year later she died leaving him alone as before. On January 18, 1891 he was married to Martha E. Pierce, who made him a faithful companion for over fifty years. In 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Rockenbaugh came to Palacios to make their home and were numbered among our very best citizens. Eight children survive, four sons, J. J. of Edgewood; R. H. of Wills Point; J. K., of Palacios; and J. R. of Freeport, and four daughters, Mrs. M. L. Blasingame, Wills Point; Mrs. J. M. Perkins, Mrs. T. C. Tabor, San Antonio and Mrs. F. E. Stallard, Palacios. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. N. B. Hayes and Mrs. J. C. Clark of Corsicana, and 12 grand children. Funeral services were held at the grave in the Palacios Cemetery at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon, August 11, with Rev. Geo. F. Gillespie officiating, and the remains interred beside those of his wife, who had preceded him to their eternal home five years ago.
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August 18, 1938 |
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Martha Elizabeth Pierce was born in Tennessee, Sept. 3, 1870, and departed this life early in the morning, Jan. 17, 1933. When a young girl she came to Texas with her parents, who located at Abilene, and here she met and was married to John Henry Rockenbaugh on Jan. 18, 1891. They spent a great part of their married life in that part of the state, moving to Palacios with their family, Nov. 25, 1917, and have since made this their home. Eight children were born to this union, four sons and four daughters, all of whom survive and were here with their mother during her last illness and death. Mr. Rockenbaugh was a woman who loved her home and home duties, and for several years, many Palacios people enjoyed eating their meals at her home, she being an excellent cook and delighted in serving tasty food. She was a faithful wife, devoted mother and friend to all with whom she came in contact. Her last illness was of a long duration, and her suffering intense, yet she bore it all with patience and fortitude and through it all was ever mindful of the needs of the home and the service she was to give others. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Eld. C. F. Conner, and interment made in the Palacios cemetery, under the direction of the Duffy-Rittenhouse Undertaking Co. To the bereaved husband, children and grand-children, we, with their many friends, extend deepest sympathy.
Palacios Beacon,
January 19, 1933 |
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Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon for Miss Nancy Delle Rogers, conducted by Rev. Smith of Red Bluff, assisted by Rev. L. W. Crouch. Miss Rogers died Saturday morning in the Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City as a result of injuries she received in a fall a few days previous at the home of her brother, M. E. Rogers. She is survived by a number of relatives who have the sympathy of a host of friends.
Palacios Beacon,
October 30, 1941 |
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