Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1909 — Lady Weighing More Than 500 Pounds Vislts Rensselaer. [ARTICLE]

Lady Weighing More Than 500 Pounds Vislts Rensselaer.

The body of John Burk, which was brought here from DeKalb, 111., Monday for burial,• was accompanied by about fourteen relatives and friends. The only living child of the deceased is his daughter, Lizzie, who Is now married. She Is now about 35 or 36 years of age and weighs something in excess of 500 pounds. She is a refined woman and has declined several offers to go Into museums or to accompany circuses. Her girlhood days were spent In this city and she has many friends here. Her sister Katie died some years ago, as also did her other sister, Mrs. John Minicus.