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CALHOUN COUNTY MICHIGAN CALHOUN COUNTY
From the heart of every one who knew him will arise the plaudit. 'Faithful laborer, enter into thy rest. '"
DEATH OF MRS. -. ELIJAH CLAPP
Our citizens are apprised of the death of a well known lady, whose long residence among us has made her face familiar to all, and whose many acts of charity and Christian love have endeared her to not a few.
Mrs. Elijah Clapp died at the family residence, No. 28, North avenue, Sunday, after a long illness, the last two months of which she was confined to her bed. Her complaint was an affection of the liver, and it has been painfully apparent to the relatives and friends for some time, that the end was. fast approaching.
Susan Elenor Carr was born in Fayetteville, New York, May 26, 1826, and moved to Battle Creek in 1843, since which time she has been a resident of this city continuously.
Deceased was married to Elijah Clapp March 16, 1848, by whom she has had four children, three of whom, William C, Julia V., and Florence L., together with their father, survive her.
DR. EDWARD COX
From the Battle Creek Journal
The death of Dr. Edward Cox was announced in our yesterday's issue as having occurred at half past nine o'clock in the morning of that day, Sept. 19, 1882.
As for nearly half a century, the deceased has been a conspicuous member of our community, having been prominently identified with, our city during the far greater share of its history, and long recognized as one of the leading physicians of the State, it is fitting that his career should receive especial attention in our columns.
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