Mrs. Richard Taylor, who before her marriage on September 3, 1924, was Miss Nadine McElhiney, died at 3:30 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday of this week in Wesley Hospital in Wichita, where she had been for about five weeks. The body was brought to this city on Thursday for burial. The funeral will be conducted from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. W. T. Walker.

Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. James Booth of this city and was well known, having lived here during most of her lifetime. She attended the Coldwater schools, graduating with the class of 1924. Among all who knew her she was esteemed for he kind disposition and thoughtfulness for those about her. For some time past, she had been employed as a clerk and was a very popular and efficient clerk. Her untimely death caused a deep sense of sorrow throughout our entire community.

Deceased is survived by her husband, her mother and step-father Mr. and Mrs. James Booth, also by a sister, Miss Bonita McElhiney, of this city. Her aunt, Mrs. Ebie Edwards, and two cousins live in Wichita. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved relatives. At the time of her death, Mrs. Taylor was 19 years and 19 days of age.

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