The  Shelby  Democrat
Thursday October 31, 1918
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FOUND  DEAD  IN  BED
THIS  MORNING
Aged Resident Of Waldron Succumbs
To Heart Attack Suffered During Night
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(From Monday’s Daily)
          Mrs. Fanny [Hubbard] Gossett, a highly respected and well known aged lady of Waldron, was found dead in bed at 9 o’clock this morning, her death being caused from heart trouble as she slept.  From all indications, she died some time early Sunday evening.
          Mrs. Gossett, who is 79 years of age, came to Shelby county when a young girl and resided in Boggstown and London, before removing to Waldron about eight years ago.  He husband passed away about fifteen years ago and their daughter died about twelve years ago.  She leaves a number of nieces and nephews, among whom are  George W. Ensminger, of this city;  Mrs. Belle McCain, of Waldron, and  Mrs. Vina Poland, of Fairland.
          The death of Mrs. Gossett, is a great shock to her many friends, as she had not been ill at any time lately.
Funeral services will be announced later by Stewart & Fix, undertakers in charge.
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The  Shelbyville  Republican
Tuesday October 29, 1918
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FUNERAL  OF  FANNIE  GOSSET
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          The funeral of  Mrs. Fannie Gossett, who died at Waldron Monday, will be held at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at her late home, the services to be conducted under the forms of the Adventist Church.  The interment will be made in the London Cemetery.
Contributed by Barb Huff

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