Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 123, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1911 — OPERATION FOLLOWED BY DEATH AT HOSPITAL. [ARTICLE]

OPERATION FOLLOWED BY DEATH AT HOSPITAL.

Mrs. B. Forsythe Succumbs at Early Hour Tuesday Morning—Burial at New Philadelphia, Ohio. Mrs. Benjamin Forsythe died Tuesday morning at 2:30 o’clock at the Hahneman hospital in Chicago, following an operation. News of her death did not reach Rensselaer until late in the afternoon and then it seemed to be only a rumor that might not be true. On the milk train the Republican received a brief note from Mr. Forsythe, confirming the sad rumor. It stated the hour of her death and that death followed a surgical operation. Also that the body would be taken to New Philadelphia, Ohio, for burial, that being the home of her brother and sister, Frank and Emma Smith. Mrs Forsythe was born in that city July 1, 1855, and was therefore in her 56th year. She was married to Mr. Forsythe Jan. 19th, 1889. No children were born to them.

Mrs. Forsythe had been in falling health for some time. Almost three years ago she underwent a slight operation at the Hahneman hospital. She improved and seemed to be getting along very well until last August. At that time Mr. Forsythe was running his store at Brook. She was taken to the hospital again and underwent a second operation. Two tumors, one fibroid and one cist, were removed. After some weeks she was brough* home and it was a long time before she was able to be out of the house. She seemed to have almost recovered however, but a few weeks ago she began to fail and her decline was rapid. She was taken to the hospital and Dr. Peter S. Clark operated on her at 9 o’clock Monday morning. He found a very large and malignant tumor in the abdominal cavity. This was removed in the hope of saving her life but her vitality was not sufficient to withstand the shock and she died at the Jjour stated. Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe located here some twenty-two years ago and she was always deeply interested with him in the management of their business. A few years ago they built a beautiful home at the corner of Washington and Division streets, and two years ago they planned to get out of business .so they could enjoy their home. They also expected to travel quite extensively. Failure to satisfactorily dispose of their stock prevented them from getting out of business and for some time they have been located at Winamac, where Mrs. Forsythe spent part of her time with her husband in the store. She was taken to the hospital from that place. Mrs. Forsythe had many close friends here and there is the greatest general sorrow at her sad death.