Wife of George Abair
Married June 1905
Parents H. B. Smith & Nellie Skackleton
She died from infectious bulbar paralysis in Battle Creek Sanitarium.
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That little print in the newspaper article...way too hard to read.
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Saturday morning the message came announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Geo. Abair at the Sanitarium in Battle Creek, where she had gone in search of better health. The sad news was a great shock for all, though many knew that her illness was severe, yet they had not realized that it might prove fatal. Especially hard was the shock to the young husband, who was not only deprived of being at her bedside when she passed away, but the last news he has received had been very encouraging stating that she had gained in flesh, when like a bolt in a bright sky came the news of her death.
Mrs. H.B. Smith was with her daughter when she passed away; Mr. Smith who had also gone down to Battle Creek the week before, was in Chicago when death came. Mr. Abair had intended going down to spend Sunday with is wife as has been his custom since her removal to Battle Creek. His duties as manager of the Anchor Salt Co. required his presence in this city at this time and prevented his constant attendance at her bedside. The grief stricken husband was accompanied by A.F. Keseberg to Battle Creek Saturday afternoon. The remains of the deceased were taken to the home of Mrs. Hill, a cousin of the family, where on Sunday afternoon a short but beautiful prayer service was held; the ladies of the Eastern Star and members of the Masonic orders were especially kind and thoughtful at the time of this great sorrow. Monday noon the remains were brought to Ludington accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Abair, Mr. Keseberg and Miss Bessie Smith, who came from college at Oberlin and joined the sad party at Baldwin. The funeral services at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs Smith were simple and impressive. Rev. B. H. Burtt spoke the words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends. As a special tribute to the musical abilities of the departed, a short song service was rendered. The Misses Dowland, H. Haskell and C.F. Keeler sang two of her favorite hymns.
The profusion of floral tributes both from individuals and some fraternal orders of which Mr. and Mrs. Abair were members, bore eloquent testimony to the esteem in which she was held. The floral pieces sent by A.F. Metcalf Lodge 219 F. and A.M. and of Bryant Chapter No.193 O.E.S. a of Battle Creek were especially beautiful. Other designs were sent by the K. of P., Apollo Commandry and Elks and Eastern Star in Ludington. Born in this city on Jan. 1, 1891, and residing here from childhood to womanhood, Mable Smith may justly be called one of Ludington's own daughters. She received her education in the pubic schools, graduating in 1898 from the High school where her remarkably bright intellect readily placed her at the head of all classes and among the promoters of all movements for study, and pleasure. Always kind and gentle her thoughtfulness to those less fortunate and favored, warmed many a heart. In society she was always a favorite, and in musical circles, was she particularly popular. After completing the school course, she assisted her father for a couple of years in the office of the Ludington Woodenware Co. A siege of typhoid fever later left her very weak and also left her with the germs of nervousness and spinal trouble which now has caused her death. In April 1904 she went to Oberlin to complete her musical education but was obligated on account of ill health to return in the course of a month. Since then her health has been very poor though she fought against disease with all her strength.
Her marriage to Mr. Geo. Adair last June was one of the society events of the season. A trip to the west was an enjoyment to the bride but soon after her return the old trouble manifested itself and she was obliged to seek rest and quite[sic] for a time. She went to the Battle Creek Sanitarium early in January hoping that the change and good care would be beneficial, but in spite of the best of care and medical attention disease conquered. Two sisters, Miss Bessie Smith and Mrs. Geo. Tripp, a brother, Howard Smith, besides the husband and parents survive her. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family in their bereavement and especially to the grief stricken husband whose tender care and thoughfulness during all the long illness has never ceased.
--The Ludington Chronicle (Ludington, MI) Feb. 21, 1906
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Married June 1905
Parents H. B. Smith & Nellie Skackleton
She died from infectious bulbar paralysis in Battle Creek Sanitarium.
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That little print in the newspaper article...way too hard to read.
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Saturday morning the message came announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Geo. Abair at the Sanitarium in Battle Creek, where she had gone in search of better health. The sad news was a great shock for all, though many knew that her illness was severe, yet they had not realized that it might prove fatal. Especially hard was the shock to the young husband, who was not only deprived of being at her bedside when she passed away, but the last news he has received had been very encouraging stating that she had gained in flesh, when like a bolt in a bright sky came the news of her death.
Mrs. H.B. Smith was with her daughter when she passed away; Mr. Smith who had also gone down to Battle Creek the week before, was in Chicago when death came. Mr. Abair had intended going down to spend Sunday with is wife as has been his custom since her removal to Battle Creek. His duties as manager of the Anchor Salt Co. required his presence in this city at this time and prevented his constant attendance at her bedside. The grief stricken husband was accompanied by A.F. Keseberg to Battle Creek Saturday afternoon. The remains of the deceased were taken to the home of Mrs. Hill, a cousin of the family, where on Sunday afternoon a short but beautiful prayer service was held; the ladies of the Eastern Star and members of the Masonic orders were especially kind and thoughtful at the time of this great sorrow. Monday noon the remains were brought to Ludington accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Abair, Mr. Keseberg and Miss Bessie Smith, who came from college at Oberlin and joined the sad party at Baldwin. The funeral services at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs Smith were simple and impressive. Rev. B. H. Burtt spoke the words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends. As a special tribute to the musical abilities of the departed, a short song service was rendered. The Misses Dowland, H. Haskell and C.F. Keeler sang two of her favorite hymns.
The profusion of floral tributes both from individuals and some fraternal orders of which Mr. and Mrs. Abair were members, bore eloquent testimony to the esteem in which she was held. The floral pieces sent by A.F. Metcalf Lodge 219 F. and A.M. and of Bryant Chapter No.193 O.E.S. a of Battle Creek were especially beautiful. Other designs were sent by the K. of P., Apollo Commandry and Elks and Eastern Star in Ludington. Born in this city on Jan. 1, 1891, and residing here from childhood to womanhood, Mable Smith may justly be called one of Ludington's own daughters. She received her education in the pubic schools, graduating in 1898 from the High school where her remarkably bright intellect readily placed her at the head of all classes and among the promoters of all movements for study, and pleasure. Always kind and gentle her thoughtfulness to those less fortunate and favored, warmed many a heart. In society she was always a favorite, and in musical circles, was she particularly popular. After completing the school course, she assisted her father for a couple of years in the office of the Ludington Woodenware Co. A siege of typhoid fever later left her very weak and also left her with the germs of nervousness and spinal trouble which now has caused her death. In April 1904 she went to Oberlin to complete her musical education but was obligated on account of ill health to return in the course of a month. Since then her health has been very poor though she fought against disease with all her strength.
Her marriage to Mr. Geo. Adair last June was one of the society events of the season. A trip to the west was an enjoyment to the bride but soon after her return the old trouble manifested itself and she was obliged to seek rest and quite[sic] for a time. She went to the Battle Creek Sanitarium early in January hoping that the change and good care would be beneficial, but in spite of the best of care and medical attention disease conquered. Two sisters, Miss Bessie Smith and Mrs. Geo. Tripp, a brother, Howard Smith, besides the husband and parents survive her. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family in their bereavement and especially to the grief stricken husband whose tender care and thoughfulness during all the long illness has never ceased.
--The Ludington Chronicle (Ludington, MI) Feb. 21, 1906
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Wife of George Abair
Married June 1905
Parents H. B. Smith & Nellie Skackleton
She died from infectious bulbar paralysis in Battle Creek Sanitarium.
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That little print in the newspaper article...way too hard to read.
============================
Saturday morning the message came announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Geo. Abair at the Sanitarium in Battle Creek, where she had gone in search of better health. The sad news was a great shock for all, though many knew that her illness was severe, yet they had not realized that it might prove fatal. Especially hard was the shock to the young husband, who was not only deprived of being at her bedside when she passed away, but the last news he has received had been very encouraging stating that she had gained in flesh, when like a bolt in a bright sky came the news of her death.
Mrs. H.B. Smith was with her daughter when she passed away; Mr. Smith who had also gone down to Battle Creek the week before, was in Chicago when death came. Mr. Abair had intended going down to spend Sunday with is wife as has been his custom since her removal to Battle Creek. His duties as manager of the Anchor Salt Co. required his presence in this city at this time and prevented his constant attendance at her bedside. The grief stricken husband was accompanied by A.F. Keseberg to Battle Creek Saturday afternoon. The remains of the deceased were taken to the home of Mrs. Hill, a cousin of the family, where on Sunday afternoon a short but beautiful prayer service was held; the ladies of the Eastern Star and members of the Masonic orders were especially kind and thoughtful at the time of this great sorrow. Monday noon the remains were brought to Ludington accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Abair, Mr. Keseberg and Miss Bessie Smith, who came from college at Oberlin and joined the sad party at Baldwin. The funeral services at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs Smith were simple and impressive. Rev. B. H. Burtt spoke the words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends. As a special tribute to the musical abilities of the departed, a short song service was rendered. The Misses Dowland, H. Haskell and C.F. Keeler sang two of her favorite hymns.
The profusion of floral tributes both from individuals and some fraternal orders of which Mr. and Mrs. Abair were members, bore eloquent testimony to the esteem in which she was held. The floral pieces sent by A.F. Metcalf Lodge 219 F. and A.M. and of Bryant Chapter No.193 O.E.S. a of Battle Creek were especially beautiful. Other designs were sent by the K. of P., Apollo Commandry and Elks and Eastern Star in Ludington. Born in this city on Jan. 1, 1891, and residing here from childhood to womanhood, Mable Smith may justly be called one of Ludington's own daughters. She received her education in the pubic schools, graduating in 1898 from the High school where her remarkably bright intellect readily placed her at the head of all classes and among the promoters of all movements for study, and pleasure. Always kind and gentle her thoughtfulness to those less fortunate and favored, warmed many a heart. In society she was always a favorite, and in musical circles, was she particularly popular. After completing the school course, she assisted her father for a couple of years in the office of the Ludington Woodenware Co. A siege of typhoid fever later left her very weak and also left her with the germs of nervousness and spinal trouble which now has caused her death. In April 1904 she went to Oberlin to complete her musical education but was obligated on account of ill health to return in the course of a month. Since then her health has been very poor though she fought against disease with all her strength.
Her marriage to Mr. Geo. Adair last June was one of the society events of the season. A trip to the west was an enjoyment to the bride but soon after her return the old trouble manifested itself and she was obliged to seek rest and quite[sic] for a time. She went to the Battle Creek Sanitarium early in January hoping that the change and good care would be beneficial, but in spite of the best of care and medical attention disease conquered. Two sisters, Miss Bessie Smith and Mrs. Geo. Tripp, a brother, Howard Smith, besides the husband and parents survive her. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family in their bereavement and especially to the grief stricken husband whose tender care and thoughfulness during all the long illness has never ceased.
--The Ludington Chronicle (Ludington, MI) Feb. 21, 1906
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Married June 1905
Parents H. B. Smith & Nellie Skackleton
She died from infectious bulbar paralysis in Battle Creek Sanitarium.
============================
That little print in the newspaper article...way too hard to read.
============================
Saturday morning the message came announcing the sudden death of Mrs. Geo. Abair at the Sanitarium in Battle Creek, where she had gone in search of better health. The sad news was a great shock for all, though many knew that her illness was severe, yet they had not realized that it might prove fatal. Especially hard was the shock to the young husband, who was not only deprived of being at her bedside when she passed away, but the last news he has received had been very encouraging stating that she had gained in flesh, when like a bolt in a bright sky came the news of her death.
Mrs. H.B. Smith was with her daughter when she passed away; Mr. Smith who had also gone down to Battle Creek the week before, was in Chicago when death came. Mr. Abair had intended going down to spend Sunday with is wife as has been his custom since her removal to Battle Creek. His duties as manager of the Anchor Salt Co. required his presence in this city at this time and prevented his constant attendance at her bedside. The grief stricken husband was accompanied by A.F. Keseberg to Battle Creek Saturday afternoon. The remains of the deceased were taken to the home of Mrs. Hill, a cousin of the family, where on Sunday afternoon a short but beautiful prayer service was held; the ladies of the Eastern Star and members of the Masonic orders were especially kind and thoughtful at the time of this great sorrow. Monday noon the remains were brought to Ludington accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Abair, Mr. Keseberg and Miss Bessie Smith, who came from college at Oberlin and joined the sad party at Baldwin. The funeral services at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs Smith were simple and impressive. Rev. B. H. Burtt spoke the words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends. As a special tribute to the musical abilities of the departed, a short song service was rendered. The Misses Dowland, H. Haskell and C.F. Keeler sang two of her favorite hymns.
The profusion of floral tributes both from individuals and some fraternal orders of which Mr. and Mrs. Abair were members, bore eloquent testimony to the esteem in which she was held. The floral pieces sent by A.F. Metcalf Lodge 219 F. and A.M. and of Bryant Chapter No.193 O.E.S. a of Battle Creek were especially beautiful. Other designs were sent by the K. of P., Apollo Commandry and Elks and Eastern Star in Ludington. Born in this city on Jan. 1, 1891, and residing here from childhood to womanhood, Mable Smith may justly be called one of Ludington's own daughters. She received her education in the pubic schools, graduating in 1898 from the High school where her remarkably bright intellect readily placed her at the head of all classes and among the promoters of all movements for study, and pleasure. Always kind and gentle her thoughtfulness to those less fortunate and favored, warmed many a heart. In society she was always a favorite, and in musical circles, was she particularly popular. After completing the school course, she assisted her father for a couple of years in the office of the Ludington Woodenware Co. A siege of typhoid fever later left her very weak and also left her with the germs of nervousness and spinal trouble which now has caused her death. In April 1904 she went to Oberlin to complete her musical education but was obligated on account of ill health to return in the course of a month. Since then her health has been very poor though she fought against disease with all her strength.
Her marriage to Mr. Geo. Adair last June was one of the society events of the season. A trip to the west was an enjoyment to the bride but soon after her return the old trouble manifested itself and she was obliged to seek rest and quite[sic] for a time. She went to the Battle Creek Sanitarium early in January hoping that the change and good care would be beneficial, but in spite of the best of care and medical attention disease conquered. Two sisters, Miss Bessie Smith and Mrs. Geo. Tripp, a brother, Howard Smith, besides the husband and parents survive her. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family in their bereavement and especially to the grief stricken husband whose tender care and thoughfulness during all the long illness has never ceased.
--The Ludington Chronicle (Ludington, MI) Feb. 21, 1906
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