Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1919 — MRS. WILLIAM POWERS DIED SUNDAY AT WOLCOTT [ARTICLE]

MRS. WILLIAM POWERS DIED SUNDAY AT WOLCOTT

The community in general was grieved today to learn of the death of Mrs. William Powers at the home of her sister, Mrs. Graham, at Wolcott, Sunday, following a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Powers had been failing rapidly in health for several months prior to her death and some time ago was removed from her home in this city to that of her sister in Wolcott. 'Shortly after being removed to Wolcott she suffered a slight stroke of paralysis which was followed by a second on February 22. Mrs. Powers was a kind, benevolent lady, a faithful church mtember, and a woman who took a keen and active interest in every worthy enterprise. The characteristics she exhibited made all who knew her love her, and her death removes a beautiful character. Deceased was a resident of Rensselaer for a great many years, residing on Park avenue: Her husband, William Powers, preceded her to the grave a few years ago. • Tfye body was brought to Rensselaer this afternoon, but the funeral arrangements have not been made yet and will be announced in a later issue. „