Orphans

Nevada, Missouri, Saturday, February 13, 1897.

Mrs. John R. Peterson died last night on East Sycamore Street.  Her husband died Thursday morning.  Three small children—the oldest 5 years of age and the youngest six weeks, are left utterly destitute.  The family came here from Arkansas and have relatives in McDonald County this state.  The bodies will be buried in the Potter’s field by Wainscott & Gammon next week.

Mary Thompson's family was living in or near Thompson, Madison County, Arkansas.  John's family was living in Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri.

Source:

• Nevada Daily Mail (Nevada, Missouri)