Died - Near Shambaugh Wednesday morning, May 30th, 1883, Josie, wife of D.L. Claytor, and daughter of Mr and Mrs D.P. Baker, aged 33 years, 5 months, 15 days.

Deceased was converted at the age of 13, and joined the M.E. Church, where she has ever since been a consistent member. She died in the full truimphs of a living faith, and her last words were "I am nearing the golden gate." She will be greatly missed in the community. She has fought the fight and gained the crown. She leaves a bereaved companion and two little girls and a host of friends to mourn her loss.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.F. Campbell assisted by Rev. J.W. Linthicun.

The remains were interred in the Davis Cemetery (Page county, Iowa)