Obit., Unterrified Democrat, Issue Nov. 5. 1975, Freeburg: " Mr. Frank James and niece, Mrs. Serene Sale of Paydown, received the sad news Tuesday of the accidental death of their niece and cousin, Miss Janet Beers. She was killed when the horse she was riding struck a trailer and was killed instantly. Janet was 20 years old. She attended college in Springfield. The horse was a gift from her uncle. Her mother and family lived in St. Louis. Her father preceded her in death several years ago. Her mother was the former Camille James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch James of here (Freeburg). She was married to the late Jack Beers. Our deepest sympathy to the family."