TELFORD, Minnie Anna (Beu) - b. February 5, 1877 - d. June 8, 1920

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(from THE MOLINE ADVANCE   June 17, 1920)

Mrs. George Telford

On Tuesday, June 8th, Mr. George Telford took his wife to Newton, Kansas, that she might submit to a surgical operation.  The sad news came that she had passed away and that the family of which she was a member would no longer have the beloved wife and mother to gladden and cheer their home.

Minnie Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beu, was born in Elk County, Kansas, February 5, 1877, and was consecrated to God by her parents in childhood, grew up in a christian home, and was brought up in the Lutheran faith.  In 1891 she was married to Mr. George Telford.  To this home six daughters and four sons have been given; all of whom with their father mourn her departure.  These children are Mrs. W. S. Bailey of Moline, Kansas; Mrs. Robert Smith of Coffeyville, Kansas; Carl Telford of Elk Falls, Kansas; Hazel, Ruby, Georgie, Fern, Frankie, Geo. Kenneth and Merle of Elk Falls Township, where the family home is located.  One sister, Mrs. Oscar Oliver of Syracuse, Kansas; three brothers, John C. Beu of Moline, Frank Beu of Delaware, Oklahoma, and Clarence Beu of Kansas City, Missouri, are bereaved in the death of their sister.  A large circle of relatives and friends are grieved that one of their number has been removed from their association.

Mrs. Telford was faithful in all of the relations she sustained to those about her as a sister, a wife, a mother, a friend and neighbor, respected by everyone.  The memory of her life will always be cherished by those who know her best.

The funeral services took place in the Christain Church of Moline Sunday, June 13, conducted by the pastor, Elder H. A. Kerr.  The address was given by Newton Hill of Elk Falls.  The music was very appropriate and comforting.  The floral tributes many and fragrant.  There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who manifested deep sympathy for the stricken family.  Interment in Moline cemete