Death Notices
and Obituaries
in the
Solomon Valley Pioneer, Ottawa
County, Kansas
1870-1873
Compiled by K.A. Jacques, PhD
April, 2004
The SOLOMON VALLEY PIONEER was the first newspaper in
Ottawa County, and was published weekly, mostly on
Saturdays, in Lindsey. It began September 17th, 1870, was
owned and published by William Goddard, cost its
subscribers $2.00 per year and carried county, state and
national news as well as ads for businesses in area towns.
The PIONEER’S last issue was March 29, 1873, by which
time the MINNEAPOLIS INDEPENDENT had begun
publication. The notices and obits in the following pages
were transcribed from microfilm in the collection of the
Kansas State Historical Society.
Kate A. Jacques
April, 2004
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Ausman, Elias* 1
Ayres
Josephena* 1
Margaretta 1
Seymour 1
Best
Francis W.* 1
Mary 1
Blake
Sarah Jane* 1
W.H. 1
Boynton
Charles Ira*
I.A. 1
Maggie 1
Brooks, Angaline* 1
Carmicle (Carmichael?) 2
Cleveland, Lucy* 2
Compton
infant* 2
Jackson 2
Cruthers* 3
Dalyrmple, David* 2
Glaspy
David* 2
Theodore 2
Goodall
Alex.* 3
Mr.* 3
Haley
John* 3
Henry, John 6
Hocker, Josiah, 5
Hubbard
Ezra* 3
Huckle
Mary 1
William 1
Hudson, Joel 2, 6
Ingersoll
Andrew James* 3
S. 3
Jones, John H*.
Kelley, Frank* 3
Knight, John 2, 3
Lambert
Frederick* 4
Sarah* 4
Lee 4
Lewis 2
Markley
Israel 4
Mrs.* 4
McClintock, John* 4
McDowell, Wm.* 4
Miller, Mr.* 5
Osborn
Dr.
Ezra* 5
Judge 5
Packard
I.A. 5
infant* 5
Pattee, 5
Patric, child* 5
Payne, Dr.* 5
Probert, 6
Rhodes, Phillip*
Richards, Elijah* 5
Smith* 5
Templin, Richard* 6
Thompson Jr.* 6
Tilley
E.J., 6
infant* 6
W.L., 6
Wallace, Abner* 6
Wealth* 6
Wiedler, Charles* 6
Wisemore, Susan* 6
Wooden, H.S. 2
Yockey
E. 6
Elizabeth* 6
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Index of names
Asterisks indicate death notice/obituary
Ausman, Elias
August 19, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE
On Sunday last, August 13th, little Elias Ausman, aged
nine years, came to an untimely death by being
sunstricken. He was engaged in driving the cattle out of
the cornfield, and so terrible were the rays of the sun that
he fell unconscious; and lived until about eight o'clock in
the evening when he died. The bereaved mother, who
resides about eight miles above Delphos, is a widow and
will feel the heavy loss of her son, as one of the
supporters of the family.
Ayres, Josephena
April 27, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- On Wednesday, April 17th, 1872, Josephena,
daughter of Seymour and Margaretta Ayres; aged five
years, eleven months and three days.
Afflicted parents do not mourn,
Your Jose is not lost;
She's only gone before you
To join the heavenly Host.
The Saviour spoke so kindly,
His words were love and truth,
I want this little flower,
She is too pure for earth.
Best, Francis W.
July 29, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
We regret to record the death of our townsman Francis
William Best, proprietor of the Hotel here, who died of
pulmonary consumption on Tuesday last; with which
disease he had been afflicted for many years. Dr. Osborn
attended him, but the fatal malady had made such as
inroads on the constitution as to defy all medicinal
remedies.
Mr. Best was born in Leiligh County, Pa. Nov 27th,
1827, where his parents were also born, and are now
living in the neighboring county of Cleveland. In 1854
he married Miss Mary Huckle, daugher of Wm. & Mary
Huckle, farmers, of Sullivan County, Pa. in which
county Mr. Best subsequently took up his residence. The
issue of the marriage was five daughters and three sons.
In the spring of 1870 he came with his family to Kansas
and settled at Cawker City, but finding that the toils and
difficulties of a frontier life would be greater than his
impaired health would enable him to endure; he soon
decided on returning, having during his short stay at
Cawker City lost his eldest son who was buried there. In
September last he purchased the Hotel here from Mr.
Seymour Ayres and together with his wife and family
has conducted its business ever since.
Mrs. Best, who is a most active industrious and
estimable lady, in running the Hotel in which arduous
task she has our best wishes for her success and our
sincere condolence for her bereavement.
Blake, Sarah Jane
February 17, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- At her residence on Sand Creek, on the 11th
instant, after a short illness of winter fever, Sarah Jane,
wife of W.H. Blake, aged 28 years, 6 months and 15
days. She was an affectionate wife, a good mother and
highly esteemed by her neighbors. She leaves a husband
and five small children to deplore her loss.
Boynton, Charles Ira
May 11, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- On Wednesday last, May 8th of congestion of the
brain, Charles Ira, only son of I.A. and Maggie S.
Boynton.
Brooks, Angaline
March 25, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
STATE OF KANSAS, OTTAWA COUNTY.
IN THE PROBATE COURT, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGALINE BROOKS,
DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration
have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of
Angaline Brooks, late of said county, deceased, by the
Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State
aforesaid dated the 4th day of January AD 1871. Now all
persons having claims against the said Estate, are hereby
notified that they must present the same to the
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undersigned for allowance within one year from the date
of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit
of said Estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited
within three years after the date of said letters, they shall
be forever barred.
Joel Hudson, Administrator of the Estate of Angaline
Brooks, deceased.
January 4th, 1871
Cleveland, Lucy
September 17, 1870, Solomon Valley Pioneer
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
STATE OF KANSAS, OTTAWA COUNTY.
IN THE PROBATE COURT, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCY CLEVELAND,
DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration
have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of
Lucy Cleveland, late of said county, deceased, by the
Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State
aforesaid dated the 17th day of August AD 1870. Now
all persons having claims against the said Estate, are
hereby notified that they must present the same to the
undersigned for allowance within one year from the date
of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit
of said Estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited
within three years after the date of said letters, they shall
be forever barred.
John Knight
Administrator of the Estate of Lucy Cleveland, deceased.
Compton, infant
March 8, 1873, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Jackson Compton of Pipe Creek lost a child a few days
ago, by death.
Dalyrmple, David
March 16, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
A terrible tragedy occurred at our neighboring town,
Glasco, on Thursday afternoon, March 7th in which five
men were shot, one of whom was killed on the spot, one
mortally wounded, and the three dangerously wounded.
As near as we can gather, the particulars of the affair are
as follows: It seems that Mr. David Dalrymple and brother
had a lot of hay, which a herd of cattle belonging to a Mr.
Carmicle of Abilene had destroyed. The Messrs.
Dalrymple went to a Mr. Lewis, the boss herder of the
cattle, asked pay for damages of the hay, which was
refused, whereupon the Dalrymples instituted a suit.
Lewis sent to Abilene for Carmicle, who came, but on
account of some minor cause the trial was postponed. The
parties lingered about talking, until words became angry,
when revolvers were drawn and used quite vigorously.
Mr. H.S. Wooden of Minneapolis, who was passing
through the place on his way up the valley, and was in no
way engaged in the affair, received an accidental shot
which broke his right arm. Mr. David Dalrymple, who
fired the first shot, was killed instantly; his brother
received a shot in the leg; Mr. Lewis was shot through the
collarbone, and Mr. Carmicle was shot through the lungs,
and at last accounts was in a dying condition.
In another column:
We understand that Mr. Carmichael is still in a very
dangerous condition at Glasco, he was thought to be a
little easier on Thursday, but the prospect of his recovery
is very doubtful. Mr. Wooden has the small bone of his
arm very badly shattered, and is considered in a
somewhat precarious condition. The surviving Mr.
Dalrymple was shot in the leg, and we are glad to learn
is not in a dangerous condition; Mr. Lewis, the boss
herder, received only a flesh wound, which is
progressing favorably.
Glaspy, David
October 21, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DELPHOS ITEMS (BY G.S. STRICKLER)
A shocking and fatal accident occurred three miles north
of Delphos on the 24th ultimo, by which a lad known as
little David, living with the family of Theodore Glaspy,
came to an untimely death. On the above day about
noon, as usual he took a span of mules to the well to give
them some water, and in order to secure them whilst he
drew the water, he fastened the halter strap of one of
them round his body; something frightened the animal,
and it dashed away at a terrible speed, dragging the
unfortunate boy and kicking him at the same time; it ran
to a house some eighty rods distant, the inmates of
which, securing the mule, and released the lifeless
corpse of the poor boy.
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Goodall, Alex.
Goodall, Mr.
Cruthers
June 10, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
A sad accident occurred a few days ago, by which three
persons lost their lives. Alex. Goodall, his father, and a
man named Cruthers were fishing in the Saline when the
latter desiring to get on to the opposite bank, jumped into
the river to swim across, when he was about twenty feet
from the shore he was heard to exclaim "Oh!" the other
two immediately jumped into the water to assist him,
when it is presumed they were all seized with cramp as
they all three sank. The elder Goodall never rose again,
the other two came to the surface once, and then sank to
rise no more. After dragging the river for over two hours
the bodies were recovered. The elder Goodall has left a
wife and five children; his son a wife and one child, and
Mr. Cruthers a wife and seven children.
Haley, John;
Hubbard, Ezra
February 17, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
A frightful affair occurred last week in Lincoln County.
On Tuesday, Ezra Hubbard and John Haley became
engaged in a quarrel about some saw logs, which resulted
in Hubbard killing Haley by shooting him through the
heart. Hubbard gave himself up to the Sheriff. While
under guard in a house at Abram City, the county seat, a
mob fired at him through a window, two shots taking
effect, but fearing they would not prove fatal the mob
rushed in and beat his brains out. After receiving two
shots from the mob, Hubbard managed to get into a hall
in the second story of the building, where the guard
followed. Late in the night the mob succeeded in gaining
access to the building, and having overpowered the
guard, rushed upon Hubbard and beat him to death with
a mallet. Eight persons have been arrested and are now in
custody for the murder of Hubbard.
Ingersoll, Andrew James
December 7, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
IN MEMORIAM
It is our painful duty to have to record the death of
Andrew James Ingersoll, late county attorney for this
county, who died at the Lindsey House on Wednesday
afternoon last. He was first laid up by the measles, and
was getting the better of that disease, when typhoid fever
supervened, which proved too much for his system,
which had been so much debilitated by the first malady.
The deceased gentleman was born at McHenry County,
Ill., in 1840, and read law at Woodstock in that state for
three years previous to coming to Kansas, which he did
in 1861. In the following year he took up his residence
at Coal Creek, in the Solomon Valley, where he has lived
since on his farm of 320 acres. He was elected County
Attorney here in 1870, by an almost unanimous vote.
His father, S. Ingersoll, is still living, hale and healthy,
he has also two brothers and four sisters living who will
share his property. At his funeral on Thursday, there was
the largest attendance of citizens to pay the last tribute of
respect to the deceased that has ever been witnessed in
this county.
Jones, John H.
September 17, 1870, Solomon Valley Pioneer
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
STATE OF KANSAS, OTTAWA COUNTY.
IN THE PROBATE COURT, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN H. JONES,
DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration
have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of
John H. Jones, late of said county, deceased, by the
Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State
aforesaid dated the 13th day of August AD 1870. Now
all persons having claims against the said Estate, are
hereby notified that they must present the same to the
undersigned for allowance within one year from the date
of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit
of said Estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited
within three years after the date of said letters, they shall
be forever barred.
John Knight, Administrator of the Estate of John H.
Jones, deceased.
September 15th 1870
Kelley, Frank
November 25, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
FATAL ACCIDENT.- Mr. Frank Kelley, the principal owner
of the herd which has been pasturing on the east side of
Lindsey Creek during the summer, was killed on Friday
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week last, the 17th about 10 o'clock at night, by a freight
train near Solomon City. He attempted to walk over the
top of the cars from the locomotive to the caboose, when
he slipped and fell under the train. His body was terribly
mangled. He had recently insured his life for ten
thousand dollars.
Lambert, Frederick;
Lambert, Sarah
May 11, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Below will be found the records of the death of both the
father and the mother of our deservedly respected
townsman W.W. Lambert Esq. as will be seen from the
following accounts, which we clip from the FRIENDSHIP
(N.Y.) REGISTER, that they both attained a ripe old age and
were highly esteemed and respected by all who knew them:
DIED at Friendship (N.Y.) April 9th after a painful illness
of six weeks, Frederick Lambert, aged 78 years. Another
of the pioneers of this county gone. Not quite two
months ago his wife died after a short illness, closing a
life full of vigor and industry, at the ripe age of 72 years.
Father Lambert was known hereabouts as a man of
great industry, simple, straightforward character, and
honest in every fibre of his nature. For fifty years he has
been a resident of Friendship, with only short intervals,
during which he tried his fortune in the West. During all
this time his probity has been conspicuous, and the
writer has yet to learn that Mr. Lambert was not
universally esteemed as a good, upright man. He has
been a faithful member of the Methodist Church, for the
benefit of which he made liberal mention in his will.
Thus passed away the aged sire, the virtuous citizen,
the honest man, in whom there was no offence or guile.
DIED.- in Friendship, Sunday February 18th, Mrs. Sarah
Lambert, aged 72 years.
Mrs. L., with her husband, came to this region fifty
years ago, and ranked among the oldest inhabitants. She
belonged to the pioneer band now rapidly passing away,
who found Southwestern New York a wilderness, and
left it a smiling, populous country. Having extraordinary
ambition, united to great strength of will, which seemed
at times to rise to the stoicism of the ancients, she bore
her share of the toil and sacrifice attending a farmer's life
in a new country with heroic endurance, and illustrated
nobly the virtues of industry and independence, which
could grant favors but receive none. While on her
deathbed her chief concern was that she was a care to
others, while totally unmindful of her own great
sufferings. Mrs. L., notwithstanding her asperity towards
wrongdoers, the spontaneous expression of great
conscientiousness, was a true friend to the poor, for
whom she was concerned even while she was aware that
her kindness was not appreciated - surely the highest test
of benevolence. An omnivorous reader, she was
thoroughly conversant with the politics of the day, and
indeed her ideas on all subjects of newspaper discourse
were unusually intelligent and pronounced. An intimate
acquaintance of years induces the writer to bear
testimony of the extraordinary endowments of her
character, a list of which would be out of place here. It
remains for him to cite those which made her popularly
known as a woman of great strength of purpose, unusual
intelligence, great detestation of wrong, and love of
doing good by stealth. When such a woman drops out of
the circle of home and village society, a gap is made
which years cannot repair.
Markley, Mrs.
Mar 29, 1873, Solomon Valley Pioneer
The funeral of Mrs. Markley senior, mother of Israel
Markley, took place from the residence of Mr. Lee, near
Minneapolis, on Monday March 31st at 2 o'clock. Her
funeral sermon will be preached in Minneapolis
Schoolhouse at 11 o'clock a.m. on Sunday April 13th.
McClintock, John
September 14, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- Mr. John McClintock at his residence, two miles
southeast of town, last Saturday night, after an illness of
one week. Mr. McClintock was near seventy, but was
able to do hard work up to the time of his last illness. He
was an industrious German; he leaves a wife and four
small children to mourn his death; he was taken to
Minneapolis today to be buried.
McDowell, Wm.
January 20, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DELPHOS ITEMS
The news reached town a few days since, that Wm.
McDowell, who has a claim near town and lived upon
the same until a few months ago, when he went down to
the Indian Territory, was dead; having died in November
with that dreadful disease consumption. Billy had many
friends who will deplore his untimely death. His mother
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resides in Illinois.
Miller, Mr.
June 15, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DELPHOS COLUMN
A man by the name of Mr. Miller, a German, was
drowned in attempting to cross the Solomon on
horseback last Sunday when the water was too high. He
appeared about 30 years old, said he was formerly from
Pottawatomie County Kansas, but had recently taken a
claim on Bow Creek, 40 miles above Cawker City. He
had come down the valley hunting for his horses, both of
which he had found, one he had left at Dr. Payne's whilst
he went for the other, and was recrossing the river to go
to Dr. Paynes's for his horse when he met with his
untimely end. A large number of citizens turned out and
used every exertion to recover the body, which they did
not succeed in doing till Thursday, about a quarter of a
mile below where he attempted to cross, it was in a state
of rapid decomposition. Coroner Cleaver impaneled a
jury who returned a verdict that the deceased came to his
death by drowning.
Osborn, Ezra
July 22, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
We regret to have to announce the sudden demise of Dr.
Osborn's father, Ezra Osborn, who was born November
1st, 1801 in the state of Maine. He emigrated into Ohio
in 1816, and settled in Morgan County, where he has
resided ever since. He visited Kansas in 1867 and again
in 1868, he liked the country, and concluded to come
here and settle.
After making all necessary arrangements he finally left
his home in Ohio on the 25th of June last, and started for
Kansas in company with his wife, daughter, and her
husband (Mr. Pattee of Saline County, Kansas.) For some
years past Mr. Osborn had been subject to heart disease.
On his arrival in St. Louis on June ___ he was in good
spirits and stated that he felt better than he had for several
days past, although he was considerable fatigued. He and
his wife retired to rest about 8 o'clock; at 3 o'clock next
morning she awoke and found him quite dead, and cold,
lying in the same position as when he got into bed. It was
evident that he had passed away without a pang or a
struggle. The insidious disease of which he died carried
him off in the midst of his slumbers.
Mr. Osborn was a man of great industry, integrity, and
good nature, which won for him the good will and
esteem of all who knew him during his long active life.
Agreeable to his known wish he was buried at
Wanersburg, Missouri. He has left two sons and a
daughter , viz. Doctor Osborn of Lindsey, Judge Osborn
and Mrs. Pattee, both residing in Saline County.
Packard, infant
September 28, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DELPHOS COLUMN (GEO. S. STRICKLER)
….I.A. Packard, the "sorghum man" had a newcomer at
his house recently, which died soon after.
Patric, child
August 5, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Mrs. Patric of Mortimer Creek, was riding in a wagon
drawn by two mules; the animals ran away and she
threw out of the wagon her two children, one was killed
on the spot, the other was seriously injured, but is likely
to recover; she then jumped out herself, and was not
much hurt.The mules came to a stop soon afterwards
________further injury.
Rhodes, Phillip
October 18, 1870, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested in the
Estate of Phillip Rhodes, deceased, that I will on the 9th
day of October AD 1870 make a final settlement with
the Court and close all business of said estate.
Josiah Hocker, Administrator
Richards, Elijah
February 17, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- On the 13th instant, Elijah Richards of Salt
Creek, leaving a family of six young children destitute,
their mother having died last summer.
Smith, Mr.
November 8, 1870, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Mr. Chief, Chief of Police at Abilene, has been killed on
Chapman Creek, by a man whom he went to arrest for
murder. As Smith entered a 'dugout' for that purpose, the
murderer struck him with an axe, and then cut off his
head and made good his escape.
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Templin, Richard
November 25, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- At his residence on Salt Creek, on the 4th instant,
after one week's illness of typhoid fever, Richard
Templin, son-in-law of Mr. John Henry; leaving a wife
and three children to mourn his loss. He was a most
honest, upright, and industrious man; and was highly
respected by all who knew him.
Thompson, Mr.
March 16, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
A terrible tragedy occurred at Salina on Tuesday last, by
which one, if not two persons lost their lives. A
gentleman residing in Salina recently got married and on
his return to Salina from his wedding tour his bachelor
friends serenaded him, we understand somewhat
boisterously; however he took it as well meant, and
invited them in to supper, of which they all partook, and
enjoyed themselves. In due course they all departed,
except two, Mr. Thompson Jr., son of the hotel keeper at
Salina, and a young man who was filling a situation as
clerk to a chemist in Salina, we believe in Mr. Probert's
establishment. These two persisted in remaining,
somewhat to the annoyance of their host, and ultimately
their conduct became to unbearable to him that he took
his revolver and shot both of them, killing Thompson on
the spot, our informant was not certain whether the other
guest was dead, but there was no doubt that he was
dangerously wounded.
Tilley, infant
January 13, 1872, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.- At Grover, Ottawa Co., Kansas, at the residence
of her parents, the infant daughter of W.L. and E.J.
Tilley, on January 6th.
Wallace, Abner
May 13, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Mr. Abner Wallace of Pipe Creek died of typhoid fever
on Saturday last, May 6th. Mr. Wallace was highly
respected by all who knew him, he has resided here for
four years.
Wealth
August 5, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Aman by the name of Wealth, who was engaged digging
a well near Beloit, whilst he was being drawn up, his
foot slipped from its resting place, and he was
precipitated to the bottom and killed.
Wiedler, Charles
November 8, 1870, Solomon Valley Pioneer
Charles Wiedler, a lad 6 years old, son of Mr. Wiedler of
Pipe Creek near Minneapolis died of malarious fever a
day or two ago. His mother and sister both died of the
same disease within this last month. Their residence is
built in a most unhealthy situation.
Wisemore, Susan
December 17, 1870, Solomon Valley Pioneer
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
STATE OF KANSAS, OTTAWA COUNTY.
IN THE PROBATE COURT, IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY IN THE
MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN WISEMORE, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration
have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of
Susan Wisemore, late of said county, deceased, by the
Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State
aforesaid dated the 24th day of November AD 1870.
Now all persons having claims against the said Estate,
are hereby notified that they must present the same to the
undersigned for allowance within one year from the date
of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit
of said Estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited
within three years after the date of said letters, they shall
be forever barred.
Joel Hudson, Administrator of the Estate of Susan
Wisemore, deceased.
November 24th 1870
Yockey, Elizabeth
December 2, 1871, Solomon Valley Pioneer
DIED.-Near this place, on Nov 23rd, 1871, Mrs.
Elizabeth Yockey, wife of Mr. E. Yockey, after a
lingering illness of that terrible disease consumption.
She leaves a husband, one child, and a large circle of
friends to mourn her loss.
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