Mrs. Vernie Lawson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Wilkerson of this city, died on a hospital in Sapulpa, Okla., on last Sunday, October 27, after a 4 days illness. The body was brought to this city on Wednesday and burial was made yesterday afternoon.

Deceased was born in Chariton-co., Mo., 22 years ago on the 30th of last September. She came with her parents to this city several years ago and continued to live here until soon after her marriage in June, 1913, to Arthur Lawson. Mr. Lawson worked as a railroader, running out of Newton, Kans., and later out of Joplin, Mo., and Sapulpa, Okla.

Mrs. Lawson was a devoted wife and mother and the news of her untimely death brings a keen sense of sadness to all. The husband and the two children, Doris, aged 5, and Donald, aged 2, have the sincere sympathy of all in their sad affliction.

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