The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-05
MRS. zEwADsKI-MRs. TAYLOR

MRS. ZEWADSKI-MRS. TAYLOR
A shadow was cast over our city
this morning by the news of the pass
ing of Mrs. W. X. Zewadski and Mrs.
w. ID. Taylor-the former a matron
loved and honored for years by hus-
band and children and hundreds of
friends, the latter lovely young lady,
a bride of less than two years, beloved
by all who knew her. They had been
friends since the younger was child,
and doubtless their gentle spirits,
saddcned despite the dawning glory Of
the everlasting life they had just en-
tered, as they thought of the sore
grief of those left on earth, found
sweet consolation in each others pres
ence as they passed hand in hand thru
the gates of glory.
Mrs. Zewadski had been i'll for
weeks, but her friends had believed
she was better and had no idea but
that she would yet be with them many
years. To Mrs. Taylor the end came
with suddenness that is stunning to
her friends. But day before yester--
day she was bright and happy, and
apparently well, and all who knew
her rejoiced at the long and happy
life that seemed to be her assured
future.
Mrs. w. X. Zewadski
Mrs. w. X. Zewadski died about 4
o'clock this morning. She had been
sick for six or seven weeks, and her
death followed an operation. Her
health had not been good for about
ten years.
Mrs. Zewadski was the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Barco, pioneer settlers of Cotton
Plant, in this county. Mrs. Zewadski
was born at Cotton Plant Aug. 27,
1861. She spent most of her life in
this county. AS Miss Amanda Barco,
she was married at Cotton Plant
church to Mr.. w. X. Zewadski,
young lawyer, who was later to be-
come member of the state legisla-
ture, and who now survives her. She
is survived, too, by two sisters, Mrs.
Walter Hood, of Ocala and Mrs. A. J.
Turner of Dunnellon, and brother,
Mr.. B. B. Barco of Clearwater, and
four sons, W. X. Jr. and Guy ZewadsH
of Tampa, Clarence ZewadsH of this
city, and Olaf Zewadski of Jackson
vile. A brother, Mr.. James Barco,
died about year ago. At the time of
her death, Mrs. Zewadslki, always in
terested in charitable and civic mat
tiers, was president of the Woman's
Club, and the members of that organ
ization will attend the funeral in
body.
Mrs. Zewadski had many friends
throughout the city and county, who
are saddened by her death, and who
have the deepest sympathy for the
members of her family.
The funeral will take place tomor-
row morning. Services will be held at
the Methodist church at 10 o'clock.
The interment will take place at
Greenwood cemetery. DR.. J. M. Gross,
pastor of the Methodist church, will
conduct the services.
Mrs. w. ID. Taylor
Mrs. Taylor died very suddenly at
an early hour this morning, having
become seriously i'll but a few hours
before. She was but rs years of age,
and had been married only about a
year and half. She was married in
May of last year to Mr.. w. d. Taylor,
in the Presbyterian church in this city.
Before her marriage she was Miss
Bessie MacKay, the eldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George MacKay. She
was born in Ocala, and received her
early education here in private
schools, and was afterwards gradual
ed from the Washington Seminary,
Atlanta. AS member of the congre-
cation of the Presbyterian church she
was an earnest and devoted worker.
She sang in the church choir, and her
loss will be deeply felt. She was one
of the city's most lovable and admir-
able young women, and she had many
friends.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by Mr.. Tay-
lor, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
MacKay, five brothers, George Mac
Kay Jr., of Massachusetts,, Robert and
Alfred MacKay, students at the Geor-
gia School of Technology, Kenneth
and Reginald MacKay, of this city,
and younger sister, Miss Annie Mac
Kay. The most heartfelt sympathy
goes out to them all. Mr.. George
MacKay Jr., win not be able to reach
here for the funeral.
Mr.. w. ID. Taylor, the widower, is
one of the city's most estimable men,
and a member of the firm of Taylor
Brothers. His friends deeply sympa-
thize with him in his loss, the great
est that can come to any man.
A proclamation from Mayor Robert