Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1911 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Elisie Ritchey Hurd, daughter of Mr. and "Mrs. O. K. Ritchey, died in a hospital in Witchita, Kan., on Saturday morning, June 3, 1911, following an operation. Her age was 22 years, 9 months and 12 days. In January, 1910, she went to Oklahoma City to visit her sister, Mrs. Albert Farmer, and her brother, Chase Ritchey. While there she met and was married to Mr. W. C. Hurd in November of the same year. She united with the Christian church while attending school in Rensselaer about nine years ago, while Bro. Hall was pastor, and at the time of the Shear revival. Mrs. Hurd will be remembered by those who knew her as a lovable Christian girl. She was conscientious, genial and happy. She loved God and all things he had created. She epjoyed music and found delight in attending religious services. Her constitution was never very rugged and her health was generally poor, but her genial disposition served to hide her infirmities. She leaves to mourn her departure a father and mother, a husband, five brothers, one halfbrother, four sisters and many friends. The remains were brought tb Rensselaer Monday evening and the funeral services iield in the Christian church, conducted by Rev. G. H. Clarke. Interment was made in Weston "cemetery. xx