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The Blackwell Times Record
Blackwell, Oklahoma
June 11, 1908


Blackwell Sun

Submitted by
Loyd Bishop


DEATH OF MRS F. M. ZINK

The announcement of the death of Mrs. F.M. Zink, last Friday morning came as a great shock to the many friends and acquaintances of that most estimable lady. Mrs. Zink became the mother of a boy baby Thursday afternoon, and immediately following uraemic convulsions set in and despite the incessant work and heroic efforts of the attending physicians death came early Friday morning. The baby survives, and with the heartbroken husband and father is entitled to the fullest sympathy of the community. The funeral services were held at the family residance Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G.W. McQuiddy of the Christian church, and interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery south of the city.


ZINK-Died, at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 1908, at her home at the corner of Fifth street and Santa Fe Avenue. Mrs. Mert Zink, from convulsions following the birth of a son on June 4. Her husband and baby are left to mourn. As well as many friends who were shocked at the news of the sudden death. Her maiden name was Mabel Speers. And for a time before her marriage about a year ago she was employed at the New York Racket. Funeral services at the residence on Sunday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. G.W. McQuiddy of the Christian church. Interment in the Blackwell cemetery.