Obituary:
Death Claims Lewis Slawson
Dies Wednesday Morning At 8:30 - Death Due To Consumption
Lewis Slawson died Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Slawson of Bedford, having reached the age of 33 years. Mr. Slawson had been in failing health for some time being afflicted with consumption. He had been confined to his bed for the past six weeks.
Lewis Lavern Slawson was born in Taylor county and lived here all his life with the exception of four years which he spent in Kansas City. He professed faith in July 1898 and offered himself for membership in the local church. He leaves besides his parents a sister, Mrs. Delia Wilkins off Redfield and a brother, Harvey N. Slawson who is a dentist in Kansas City to mourn his loss. Both were present at the time of their brother's death. The family have the condolence and sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church, Rev. C.C. Hatcher and Rev. Levi P. Goodwin officiating.
(Source: Bedford (IA) Times Republican, Thursday 23 Aug 1917, page 8)
Obituary:
Death Claims Lewis Slawson
Dies Wednesday Morning At 8:30 - Death Due To Consumption
Lewis Slawson died Wednesday at 3:30 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Slawson of Bedford, having reached the age of 33 years. Mr. Slawson had been in failing health for some time being afflicted with consumption. He had been confined to his bed for the past six weeks.
Lewis Lavern Slawson was born in Taylor county and lived here all his life with the exception of four years which he spent in Kansas City. He professed faith in July 1898 and offered himself for membership in the local church. He leaves besides his parents a sister, Mrs. Delia Wilkins off Redfield and a brother, Harvey N. Slawson who is a dentist in Kansas City to mourn his loss. Both were present at the time of their brother's death. The family have the condolence and sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church, Rev. C.C. Hatcher and Rev. Levi P. Goodwin officiating.
(Source: Bedford (IA) Times Republican, Thursday 23 Aug 1917, page 8)
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