Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 December 1916 — BROTHER OF MRS. BEAM DEAD [ARTICLE]

BROTHER OF MRS. BEAM DEAD

Died Saturday and Was Buried Christmas Day. Mrs. W. H. Beam of this city and sister, Mrs. Myrtle Duffy, who had been visiting here, were called to Detroit Friday by the serious illness of their brother, William Wright, whose condition was such that little hope was held out for his recovery. Mr. Wright’s ailment was Bright’s disease and early Saturday morning his condition took a sudden turn for the worse, and he passed away. Mr. Wright was 49 years old and is survived by the widow and his two sisters, Mrs. Beam and Mrs. Duffy. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Christmas day and burial made at Detroit Mrs. Beam returned home Monday evening and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Duffy, who will spend several days here.