Clark County Clipper, October 21, 1898
Mrs. F. M. Arnold has received the information that Lillian, the seven year
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Epsey, died at their home in Virgil, O. T.
(Oklahoma Territory) last Saturday.
Later, Mrs. Arnold received word this (Thursday) morning that one of the little
boys died Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and the other at 12 o'clock, There have
been six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Espey and they are now all laid to rest.
The people of Ashland who were acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Espey will learn
with much regret of that sad bereavement and sympathize with them deeply.
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Clark County Clipper, November 25, 1898.
The Alva Courier, Alva, O. T. Nov. 11, 1898.
OBITUARY.
Died of Diphtheria, Lillian Westfall Espey, October 15, 1898, only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Espey, of Virgil, Okla. Lillian was od a
lovable disposition and by her beautiful character displayed a peculiar
knowledge of this life and of the Spiritual life. She was much beloved by all
who knew her, and she was the sunshine of those around her.
Frank P. Espey died October 18, 1898, at his late home, Virgil, Okla., of
diphtheria, aged 5 years.
H. B. Flynn Espey, died October 17, 1898, Virgil, Okla., at his late home, of
diphtheria.
Frank and Hal as they were commonly known, were two bright boys, of cheerful,
obedient dispositions and were soon called to follow their sister whom they
grieved so for. The above mentioned bereavement is a great blow to their
sorrowing parents who are joined in their hour of grief by a large circle of
friends and neighbors. -A Friend.
Contributed by ~Shirley Brier~ October 3, 2005.
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