Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, November 22, l900

The many friends of MISS MATTIE L. MCKIBBEN, who went as missionary to Mexico City, Mexico, last April, will be pained to learn of her sudden death which occurred in that city yesterday morning, caused by pneumonia. On Monday, MR. JOHN MCKIBBEN, father of deceased, received a telegram stating that his daughter was dangerously ill and before arrangements could be made to start for that city, the sad news came that she had passed away at nine o'clock yesterday morning, and that she would be buried in the cemetery there today.

Relatives in this city state that the remains are to be brought back to Garden Grove and buried beside her mother who preceded her to that better land only a few years ago. MISS MCKIBBEN was a true Christian woman, who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, and her sudden demise causes universal regret among her many friends here, who extend to her father, sisters and brothers, their heartfelt sympathy.

--HUMESTON ERA.

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January 11, 2003