Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 June 1917 — ANOTHER GOOD LADY CALLED [ARTICLE]

ANOTHER GOOD LADY CALLED

MRS. MARY C. CHESNUT PASSED AWAY AT LANSING, MICH., WEDNESDAY EVENING. Mrs. Mary C. Chesnut, until two years ago a resident of this city, passed away at the home of her son, Earl, in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday evening, according to a telegram received in this city today. About a year ago Mrs. Chesnut suffered a paralytic stroke and her decline since that time has been rapid. At the time of her death she was 74 years of age. Deceased was the widow of Thomas A. Chesnut, a civil war veteran, who passed away in this city about four years ago. Mrs. Chesnut became a member of the Baptist church a great .many years ago andwas always a faithful member and firm believer in the doctrines of the church. Deceased leaxes to mourn their loss, two sons, Earl, of Lansing, and Scott, of Rensselaer, and two stepsons, Charles and Halley. The body will arrive in Rensselaer Friday evening and the funeral services will be held Saturday morning at the Baptist church and will be conducted by Rev. Beard. Burial will be made in Weston cemetery.