Our community was very much shocked at the death of Miss Iva Hale which occurred at one o'clock Thursday afternoon, after an illness of about a week, from appendicitis. Deceased was a very bright and lovable young lady much admired by her acquaintances and was only sixteen years of age. The funeral services were conducted in the church here by Rev. Yockey, at four o'clock Friday afternoon, after which the body was laid to rest in the Midfield cemetery, just north of town. The bereaved relatives have our deepest sympathy.

The Palacios Beacon, July 25, 1913