SPILMAN, Mrs. Mary BALL 1850 - 1881

SPILMAN, BALL, LEWIS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/30/2006 at 20:30:06

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, March 9, 1881
Page 3, Columns 6 & 7

Death's Work.

The sad announcement came to us last week of the death of Mrs. Mary BALL SPILMAN, wife of Dr. S. A. SPILMAN of Ottumwa, which occurred in that city Wednesday last. Mrs. SPILMAN was well known in this city as Mary BALL, and had made her home here since childhood, being but a mere babe when her father, Hon. Joseph BALL, removed here from Virginia. Since her father's death she had made Ottumwa her home, residing with her sister, Mrs. Dr. LEWIS, and was there married, it seems but a few months ago, to Dr. SPILMAN. In the different stages of her life, under all circumstances, she was a general favorite, both in the home circle and among an extended acquaintance. Always bright and sunny and cheerful, she made friends wherever she went, and her death will be deeply felt in both cities. She had been in good health until a few months ago, when she was taken with the disease which caused her death - one that baffled the skill of her physicians. From the time disease fastened upon her there has been a gradual decline, and she passed away peacefully and calmly. The remains were brought to this city for interment, the funeral occurring Friday from the residence of her brother, W. C. BALL.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, March 10, 1881
Page 3, Column 3

The death of Mrs. Mary BALL SPILMAN, of Ottumwa, occurred Wednesday, March 2nd, and the remains were brought here for interment on the 4th. Mrs. SPILMAN was the sister of Mr. W. C. BALL, this city, and it was at his residence that the funeral took place.

[Also posted to the Wapello County Obituaries board]

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