January 6, 1908
On Saturday morning at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Elvira Wentworth, widow of Edward Wentworth, an esteemed resident of this place. Mrs. Wentworth had been an invalid for many years, but her last illness dates from December 23, from which time she suffered great agony until the end came. Elvira Cleveland was born in Massacusetts Sept. 26, 1824, and was united in marriage with Edward Wentworth April 11, 1844. He died Nov. 27, 1897. Mrs. Wentworth is survivied by two children, Mrs. Lillie M. Burk, who resided with her mother, and Lewis F. Wentworth of Lee Center; also one sister living at Windsor, Mass. The following sisters recently died: Lucinda A. Cleveland who passed away May 23, 1907, aged 95 years, and Melvina E. Hurlbert, who died Sep. 1, 1907, aged 86 years. Mrs. Wentworth was most kindly cared for by the above named daughter, and William Burk, a beloved grandson. She was loved and respected by a large circle of friends who extend to the relatives sincere sympathy. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on Tuesday at one o'clock.
January 6, 1908
On Saturday morning at 7 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Elvira Wentworth, widow of Edward Wentworth, an esteemed resident of this place. Mrs. Wentworth had been an invalid for many years, but her last illness dates from December 23, from which time she suffered great agony until the end came. Elvira Cleveland was born in Massacusetts Sept. 26, 1824, and was united in marriage with Edward Wentworth April 11, 1844. He died Nov. 27, 1897. Mrs. Wentworth is survivied by two children, Mrs. Lillie M. Burk, who resided with her mother, and Lewis F. Wentworth of Lee Center; also one sister living at Windsor, Mass. The following sisters recently died: Lucinda A. Cleveland who passed away May 23, 1907, aged 95 years, and Melvina E. Hurlbert, who died Sep. 1, 1907, aged 86 years. Mrs. Wentworth was most kindly cared for by the above named daughter, and William Burk, a beloved grandson. She was loved and respected by a large circle of friends who extend to the relatives sincere sympathy. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on Tuesday at one o'clock.
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