"The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Copple were held from the Methodist
Church at 10 o'clock last Thursday morning, the sermon being delivered by
her Pastor, Rev. C.W. Caseley. The Benton Standard publishes the following
reference to Mrs. Copple's sudden demise:

Mrs. Mary A. Copple, wife of A.L. Copple, died suddenly at the Hudson
House on Tuesday the 26th inst. She had been suffering with trouble in her
stomach for some days, but was not thought to be in a dangerous condition.
It is supposed she was suddenly seized with heart trouble. Her husband was
with her. Her son, Wm. Hooey, left on the morning train for Du Quoin,
thinking his mother was better. Mrs. Copple was about 50 years old. The body
was taken to Du Quoin and the funeral occurred there Thursday morning. The
bereaved husband and family have the deep sympathy of the community in their
sudden affliction."