Death of Mrs. Mary A. Elmes on 9/9/1901; burial in Mt. Joy on 9/12/1901.
Haynes.
Sept. 17, 1901.
Mrs. Jas. Elmes.
Mrs. Mary A. Elemes, born in St. Johns N. B., May 20th, 1841. For more than 20 years a resident of Alcona County, departed this life Sept. 9th at 8 o'clock p. m. after a long illness. She was a patient sufferer and felt resigned to the will of Him who doeth all things well. A husband, one son and five daughters survive her all of whom are residents of the county except Mrs. J. Hastings of Knife River, Minn.
Deceased has been a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for several years and died firmly in the hope of a glorious resurrection. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church by Elder David Smith of Standish. Remains were interred in Mr. Joy cemetery where they were followed by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.