Mrs. MARY ELLEN MATHERLY, aged 77 years, wife of Silas Matherly, died Tuesday night at the residence, 2807 Avenue J, after an illness of twelve years. She was born in Ohio and had lived here for twelve years.

She is survived by her husband, two sons, George and William of this city; one brother, Lenox Fullerton of grant City, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. S. Khuntz of Riverton, and two grandchildren.