Mr. and Mrs. Sam YEARWOOD, living on Main street, just east of Lus HUTCHINSON'S store, have two little girls, 5 and 8 years of age respectively, lying very low with malarial fever, and little hopes are entertained for their recovery.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: July 13, 1899

Mary YEARWOOD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam YEARWOOD, died at the family home last night of measles after an illness of several days duration. Deceased was 6 years of age.

The funeral occured at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. BROWDER officiating. The interment was at SURSA cemetery.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: July 18, 1899
Submitted by: Sharlet Bigham LaBarbera - Nov 2, 1997