Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-05-17
SUDDEN DEATH OF
MRa e = nRnHsns

MH5. r. Z. PGHNlNo
The angel of death entered the
home of F. c. Perkins this morning
and brought sorrow, not only to .
loving husband and family. but
great many Durangoltes. 1t was
$3.50 when Mrs. Perkins breathed her
last.
week ago Sunday Mrs Perkins
was taken with severe pains which
continued for some days when she
was conveyed to Mercy hospital pre-.
paratory TO an operation for appen.
dicitis in case physicians deemed It
advisable After consultation 1t was
decided that the only hope Of saving
life was by operating and that this
chance was slight. Accordingly the
operation was performed yesterday
morning when 1t was discovered her
condition was much worse than an
ticipated. However. after tina oper-
alton the patient rested easy and
hopes were entertained for recovery.
But about midnight last night .
change for She worse set In and It
was hoping against hope on the part
of the attendants and family. Mrs..
Perkins realized that death was near
and passed into unconsciousness an
| hour or so before death In perfect
peace of mind.
| Deceased was born In Washington.
| ILL.,, Sept. 6. 1866. growing to woman
hood in Peoria. She came to Duran
| go as the wife OF Hon. F. G. Perkins
in October. 1900. During her resi-.
dence in this city she endearsd her
self to all with whom shs came In
contact by her lovely Christian char.
acter and sweet disposition. A. .
member OF the Presbyterian church
| she took an active Interest In the vel
fare of the church and its members.
good work. Possessing rare vocal
accomplishments she has been In
charge OF the choir most Of the tfms
training the younger voices and pre-
pairing special musical festivals on
stated occasions. Not only was she
interested in church work. but her
hand was ever ready to assist In rs-
lief work. AZ so many will testify.
She Will be sorely missed by the
church society. as well as the LAdlss'
Aid. To such person the great b.
yond holds out pleasant prospect
as she was prepared to meet Hin
who doeth all things well.
In addition to the bereaved hus-
band. step-sons and daughter, de-
ceased Is survived by her mother.
Mrs. Deborah Hornish Of Los An
geles, Cal, two brothers and one sis
ter. To all these the Western Un-
Ion wires have conveyed the rad
news.
A son was born In 1902. but In ak
months death claimed Rupert. How
ever, ner position as mother was
splendidly exemplifed by the loving
and tender care she exercised for her
two step-sons and daughter. Nc
citous for their well-being and they
loved and trusted her In every way,
; In this sad death The Herald ID
joined by the entire community in ex-
pressing Its greatest sympathy to Mr..
Perkins and the immediate family
realizing that her death Is not only
their loss but that of the people oi
Durango.
The residence OF Mr.. Perkins haa
, been undergoing repairs for some
weeks and Is torn up. consequently
the remains have been conveyed 4
the home OF Mr.. Perkins cousin. Mr.
! Clayton C. Perkins on Third avenue
, where friends caring to review TN
remains can do SO Thursday morninG
between 10 and IL O'Clock.
3 The funeral will take place At tn
y Presbyterian church Thursday an
, ernoon at 2 D. m.