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    1. SUSAN RATTS DAVIS - 1902
    2. Diana S Flynn
    3. BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1902 DEATH OF MRS. ED. DAVIS Mrs. Susan Davis, wife of Ed. Davis, of West 18th street, died at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, of stomach trouble. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the First Christian church. Services conducted by Elder Franklin. Burial at Green Hill. Mrs. Davis had been sick about 8 months and leaves a husband and son. ********************** Ernest Hubbard, of Campbellsburg, was in the city, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ed. Davis. *********************** Mrs. Charles Hubbard and Lem Rhetts came up from Campbellsburg Monday a.m., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ed. Davis. ********************* FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902 OBITUARY. Susan A. Davis was born Feb. 18th, 1859, in the northeastern part of Washington county, Ind., where she resided with her parent until her marriage. Her maiden name was Ratts, and her father was a minister in the Christian church. She was married to E. A. Davis Sept. 21, 1882. One son, the only child, was born to them, and is now a young man and fully able to realize the loss of his mother. They came to Bedford about four years ago, and since that time have made this city their home. Eight months ago Mrs. Davis became seriously afflicted with what proved to be a cancer, enveloping stomach and liver. She had suffered very severely ever since, until relieved by death, which occurred on Sunday evening, March 9th, 1902. She became a Christian about twenty-four years ago and joined the Blue River Christian church, in Washington county. Here, she attached herself to the First Christian church. She was true to her religion, and was an example of faith and patience to her family and to all who knew her through her long afflictions. The funeral services were held in the Christian church and were attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by Elder Franklin of the First Christian church, and Rev. Hyde of the M. E. church. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery. ****** CARD OF THANKS. We with to thank our neighbors and friends for their help and kindness during the sickness and death of our dear beloved wife and mother. ED. DAVIS FRED DAVIS.

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