Phillips, Mrs. J. D. (Pauline) 1871-1935

PHILLIPS, LOWE

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Date: 7/23/2012 at 16:51:58

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 22, 1935

WIFE OF HOTEL KEEPER PASSES AWAY AT HOME
Mrs. J. D. Phillips Was Well Known In Church and Lodge Circles

Mrs. Phillips, 64, wife of J. D. Phillips, proprietor of the Hotel LeMar on
First Street NW, died Sunday morning following a lingering illness. Mrs.
Phillips had made her residence in LeMars for the past three years, coming
here with her husband from Lyons, Neb.

Mrs. Phillips was born at Sigourney, Iowa, May 31, 1871. Her maiden name
was Pauline Lowe. She was united in marriage with Mr. Phillips January 1,
1895. They lived in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska before making their home in
LeMars.

She is survived by her husband, J. D. Phillips, of this place, and three
sons, Harry A. Phillips, of Sioux City; Harlan D. Phillips, of Topeka,
Kansas; and Paul J. Phillips, of Konawa, Oklahoma; a sister, Mrs. W. T.
Baker and a brother, J. L. Lowe, of What Cheer, Iowa.

Mrs. Phillips was a member of the Baptist church and active in religious and
community life. She was a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star, and was a
member of the Royal Neighbors, and at times held national and state offices
in the organizations. While living in Kansas, she was state president of
the American Legion Auxiliary.

For a number of years she was a leading Bible teacher in an undenominational
association.

The funeral will be held this Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church,
Rev. T. P. Potter, pastor, officiating, and interment will be made in the
City Cemetery.