Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-20
MAS FOUND DEAD
Mrs. Mary ]. TrOtt Died Sometime
During Thursday Night.
DISCOVERED FRIDAY MORNING.
End Came Peacefully Sunday After
nOOn-BuriaI at Franklin, Oakland, Co.

Mrs. Trott is dead was the start
ling message that flashed over the
telephone FRIDAY morning summoning,
the neigbbors to the home of Mrs.
Mary j. Trott at the corner of Wood
worth avenue and Downie street. DR..
N. F. McClinton was summoned and
hurried to the Trott home After
making an examination he announced
she had been dead some time. Mrs. j.
G. Foster was the first to learn of Mrs.
Trott's death. Bv an arrangement
made between Mrs Trott and Mrs.
Foster. who resides just across the
street from the home of the former.
Mrs. Foster was to 60 to the home OF
Mrs Trott any morning in case the
window shades remained down after
certain hour Friday morning. soon
after seven o'clock. noticing the
window shades were still down. Mrs.
Foster went to keep her promise. En-
tering the Trott home bv the front
door she called but received no
answer. She then went to the bedroom
occupied bv Mrs Trott and was
horror to find her lying in
bed. cold in death. Judging from all
appearances the final summons came
TO Mrs. Trott in calm and peaceful
manner there being no indications of
any struggle or suffering
Justice of the Peace Chadwick was
notified and at the request of the
neighbors conducted an inquest to
establish. if possible. the cause of
death.
Under Sheriff Convis mpsneled a
jury composed of Messrs. l.. L. Conn,
j. G. Foster, George Bahlke, d.
F. Struble. Benz Mccullough and E.
E. Brown. After viewing the re-
mains the inquest was adjourned to
Justice Chadwick's Office. After
listening to the testimony of Dr. l. n.
Brainerd, who had been Mrs Trott's
physician for manv years. and the
testimony offered by Mrs. Foster re-
garding the finding. of the body, the
jury rendered verdict that death was
caused from natural causes.
Mrs Trott S son, William, was notified
of his mothers death ana kind friends
took charge of affairs until his arrival
in the CITY FRIDAY night.
Mrs. Trott had seemed particularly
well and active since her return from
Grand Rapids few weeks ago and had
given a great deal of time and effort
TO cleaning up her yard and directing
the arranging of her garden. Thurs
day she appeared as well as usual, ex-
cept in the evening she complained
of being very tired. thinking she had
over-taxed her strength
The news of Mrs. Trott's sudden
and unexpected death was received
with deep regret by her many friends
in this CITY, who had learned to love
her for her MANY excellent traits of
character.
The deceased was born in Canada in
1s4l and her parents moved to Michi
gan three years later, settling in
Southfeld, Oakland county. The SUBJ
ject of this sketch grew TO woman
hood in that community and in the
year 1866 was united in marriage to
James j. Trott. The union was blessed
with two sons, one of them dying in
infancy. leaving William ]. Trott the
only surviving member of the family.
From Southfield Mr.. an5 Mrs Trott
moved TO st. Charles and after resi-
dence there covering period of two
years, they came to Alma to make their
home. settling here in 1882. About
nine years ago MIR. Trott passed away
and his remains were taken to Frank
lin. Oakland county for burial.
For many years Mrs. Trott had been
q member of the Presbyterian church
and she endeavored by her daily life
to exemplify the teachings of her
Master. She was a devoted mother
and an obliging and considerate neigh
Dor and friend. Funeral services were
held at the house Sunday afternoon AT
two o'clock. being in charge of Rev.
II. L Grain. who read numerous
passages of scripture and spoke words OF
comfort TO the bereaved ones. There
we're numerous floral tributes. attestine
TO the esteem in which the deceased was
held bv her neighbors and friends.
The remains were taken to Franklis
Monday morning for burial beside
those of Mr.. Trotr. ana were &C.
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. W. ].
Trott.