ROYAL, Verna Meeker
Source: Attica Daily Tribune 10 Oct 1918 p 1
Mrs. Walter Royal died at her home in Richland Township on Wednesday of ptomaine poisoning after five days’ illness. She was formerly Verna Meeker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meeker and a sister of Mrs. IA Jones of Attica. She leaves a husband and five children. One son, Carl is in army service and stationed at Bellaire, GA while another son Halbert is stationed at Allentown, Pa. The former will arrive home on Friday but Halbert is quarantined and it is probable that he will not be able to come. One daughter, Mrs. Roy Guy lives in Richland and two younger daughters, Wreath and Hazel are living at the home. Mrs. Royal was an exemplary mother an excellent wife and a kind neighbor. Many friends who know of her splendid qualities will mourn with the family in their bereavement. - kbz
Source: Findagrave entry
Verna Meeker Royal 1870-1918
Union Christian Cemetery, Newtown
Source: Attica Daily Tribune 11 Oct 1918 p 4
The funeral of Mrs. Walter Royal will be held at the residence in Richland township at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. It will be conducted according to the rules of the health board.