Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1891 — MRS. MAY HAWKINS, [ARTICLE]

MRS. MAY HAWKINS,

Oldest daughter of Dr. I. I. B. Washbum, of this place, had a savere surgical oweration performed Wednesday of last waek, at the Woman’s Hospital, Chioago, and died the following Friday. Tha announcement of her death on Saturday was a complete surprise to our people who supposed she was enjoying goodhealth. To ner husband, parents and friends it was a terrible shock, and they have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. About nine years ago May went to California with a view to improvement of health, and was there married to James E. Hawkins, in 1885. She united with the M. E church in 1882. Rev, T. F. Drake conducted the funeral services at the residence of her parents, Sunday afternoon. Interment in Weston cemetery. Her age waß 26 years and 6 days.