MRS. HERTHA D. PRIEST DEATH

The Church Point Democrat Mar 7, 1908

One of our most popular and well-to-do townsmen and business men has suffered much lately, and we all have a sympathetic feeling for him and his. Notwithstanding that Mr. R. B. Boettcher has some very sick relatives at Rayne and his wife has been there for a number of weeks passed nursing and being nursed. The sad news of the death of his sister-in-law at East Bernard was received with much regret and consternation. The following was taken from the The Mercury at Weiman, Tex:

Our little city and people were inexpressibly shocked and grieved last Sunday night to learn of the death of Mrs. Hertha Priest, wife of Mr. Wallace D. Priest, which occurred that night at 9 oclock at the residence of her brother, Mr. Clem Boettcher, at East Bernard, after a weeks illness of pneumonia. This death was made doubly sad through the fact that a few short weeks ago the little __________ ________ ___________could be buried here. After __________ the babe, the mother left East Bernard, where she was spending a few days with her brother. She was taken ill Monday preceding her death , and from the first she realized that death was near at hand and talked to loved ones around her about the fact, giving such directions as to the funeral as she wished carried out. Everything possible was done to prolong the life so dear to husband, mother, brothers and sisters, but it was not to be, and late Sunday evening the spirit winged its flight to that heavenly home above where sorrow, pain an suffering are unknown. The remains were prepared for interment, and Monday afternoon were brought here and laid to rest by the side of her darling babe in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Rev. Worrell, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the funeral services. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. J. Boettcher, and four and a half years ago met Mr. Priest to whom she was united in marriage some few months afterward. It was such an ideal match, and until death entered the circle no cloud marred their happiness. She was of an affectionate disposition, bright and winning in her ways, so that friendships circle was to her a large one. Truly it may be said of her, that none knew her but to love her. Our deepest, most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones in their loss.

While Mr. Boettcher has our profound sympathy in the loss of his sister, we are glad to learn that his relatives at Rayne are convalescent.