MO d/c 11283
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Broughton.
Mrs. Ann W. Broughton died at her home in Paris at a few minutes past 12 o'clock last Friday night. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a week previous from which she never rallied. The funeral occurred on Sunday following, funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Aspy, assisted by the pastors of the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Paris. Mrs. Broughton was born in Monroe County Christmas day 1840 [sic] and most of her life was spent in Monroe and Ralls Counties. She was the widow of the late B. B. Broughton who died several years ago. She leaves one child, Mrs. W. H. Blackford, of Paris. Mrs. Broughton was one of the pioneer club women of Monroe County. She was prominent in W. C. T. U. circles and many charitable movements. It can truthfully be said that the needy was never turned from her door. She was a zealous church worker and had taught the the primary class in the Baptist Sunday School at Paris for over 45 years. She was a leading temperance worker in this part of the state and she will be sadly missed among temperance workers.
Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 06 Apr 1911, Thu • Page 4, Column 4
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
MO d/c 11283
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
Broughton.
Mrs. Ann W. Broughton died at her home in Paris at a few minutes past 12 o'clock last Friday night. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a week previous from which she never rallied. The funeral occurred on Sunday following, funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Aspy, assisted by the pastors of the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Paris. Mrs. Broughton was born in Monroe County Christmas day 1840 [sic] and most of her life was spent in Monroe and Ralls Counties. She was the widow of the late B. B. Broughton who died several years ago. She leaves one child, Mrs. W. H. Blackford, of Paris. Mrs. Broughton was one of the pioneer club women of Monroe County. She was prominent in W. C. T. U. circles and many charitable movements. It can truthfully be said that the needy was never turned from her door. She was a zealous church worker and had taught the the primary class in the Baptist Sunday School at Paris for over 45 years. She was a leading temperance worker in this part of the state and she will be sadly missed among temperance workers.
Monroe City Democrat, Monroe City, Missouri, 06 Apr 1911, Thu • Page 4, Column 4
(Contributor: Pam Witherow)
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