Miss Ruth LYNCH, daughter of Alderman and Mrs. Finis LYNCH, died of scarlet fever, at the family residence at 413 East Broadway at 10:22 p.m. last night after an illness of several days duration.

Deceased was five years old and was familiarly known as "Sister" among her friends and associates, and was a favorite among all who knew her.

Funeral tomorrow morning. Interment at Oakwood.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: March 28, 1899
Submitted by: Sharlet Bigham LaBarbera