Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-11-09
OBITUARY
DAVIS:

Adellia Lloyd Davis, the oldest
living daughter Of Prosper and
Amanda Lloyd, was born July II,
1856, at Vernon Springs, Howard
County, Iowa, where she spent the
greater share OF her life. She moved
with her family, three years ago to
Lardo, Idaho, where she passed away
at 6:l5 a. M, Oct. 25, 1906.
Adellia Lloyd was married to e.
w. Davis, Nov. IL, 1880, and leaves to
mourn her loss her husband and six
children: Mrs. Murrel d. Ahlborn,
Edwin j., Roy Gilbert, Flora A.,
Joseph E and Ruth M; all of whom
were present but Gilbert who is at
Cresco, La.
Aug. 18th, Flora was taken sick
with severe attack OF typhoid fever,
three weeks later Ruth and Joe took
the same disease, then Edwin and his
father, and last OF all, on Sept. 2S5h,
the mother, who had SO faithfully
cared for er children, contracted the
dread disease and gave up her life.
After her fever had subsidized, comph-
cations set in from which she was un.
able to rally and she sank into uncon-
seriousness Oct. 23rd, passing peace
fully away on the morning of the
18th.
Mrs. Davis was member of the
Methodist Episcopal church, always
living quiet, Christian life Ia her
home. She was buried at Roseberry,
Saturday, Oct. 27tn; Rev. Warner, Of
Roseberry, officiating. y
Deceased was a member of one of
the pioneer families of this county,
and in their sad affection, the sorrow
ing family have the heartfelt sym-
pathy OF all their friends and acquaint-
ances In this locality.
~ MUMMY:
iss. Mrs. Charles MUMMY died at the
hospital In Sioux Falls, S. D, where
she had been patient sufferer for
some time, on Saturday, Nov 3, 1906,
at O'Clock, aged SO years, months
aud 8 days, as the result Of an illness
which has extended over period OF
about two years. Mrs. Mumby has
been long, patient sufferer, aud her
struggle for better health was worthy
of q happier termination for her
family and friends, albeit she has
found relief from uninterrupted affilc-
ton.
The cause OF death was an internal
cancerous growth, which was partial
ly removed in the operation of few
days ago. The operation revealed the
hopelessness of the case, however, aud
there no further anticipation OF her
recovery.
Deceased was born in Malone, N. Y,
June 80, 1856. She came to Sioux
Falls with her family in 1881, and
with other pioneer women contributed
all that she could in the doing OF
good and living pure, Christian life
to build up the moral tone and better
institutions of Sioux Falls.
She was member OF the Episcopal
church and until illness compelled
her to give up active work for the
advancement of the interests Of that
and all other Christian institutions in
Sioux Falls, was devoted to church
and home.
Mrs. MUMMY is survived by a
husband and two children upon whom
her death falls with particular force.
She had made the home over which
she presided one of the most blessed
in Sioux Falls. To her loved ones,
the sympathy of the community is
extended.
The funeral will occur from Calvary
Cathedral at 8 O'Clock this afternoon
Sioux Falls Is. D. Daily Press, Nov
A, 1905.
Mrs. MUMMY will be remembered al
q daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs
John Jackson Of this city, where She
had a large number Of friends and &C