Beebee - Millet Jett - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Source: Weekly Argus News, Crawfordsville, Indiana July 1, 1899 p 4

Brief announcement was made yesterday of the death of Mrs. Millie Jett Beebee at her home at Lizton. The remains were brought to Crawfordsville on Friday morning's train and taken directly to the First ME Church where at 9:30 the funeral was conductged by Dr. Cleect?. The interment took place at Oak Hill. Millie Jett was born in Lafayette 29 years ago last January and resided there until about 10 years ago when she came to Crawfordsville to reside with her sister, Mrs. Sam Beach. After the latter's death she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McClure until her marriage to Rev. Charles Beebee June 19, 1897. Mrs. Beebee was an active member of the First ME Church and was at one time president of the Epworth League. She was connected for several years with the Bischof Store and her pleasant disposition and lady-like manner won her many friends. She was universally held in the highest esteem. The bereaved husband and an infant son but ten weeks old have the deepest sympathy of all. Resolving some days ago that death was near the deceased made all arrangements for her funeral and they will be carried out accordingly - typed by kbz

The remains of Mrs. Rev. Charles E. Beebee were brought to this city this morning from Lizton and taken at once to the church. Mrs. Beebee died at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at her home and it was her request that her body be brought here for interment, she having made all the funeral arrangements. She had been ill with tuberculosis for several months and her death was not unexpected. The funeral occurred at the First Methodist Church this morning at 10 o’clock conducted by J. H. Cissel. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery.  Millicent Jett Beebee was born at Lafayette in January, 1870, and was the last one of her family, her father having died some fifteen years ago and her sister, Mrs. Samuel Beach, several years ago. She came to this city about twelve years ago and lived with her sister until she died and then made her home with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McClure until her marriage to Rev. C. E. Beebee June 19, 1897. A son ten weeks old and her husband survive. Mrs. Beebee was a prominent member of the M. E. Church during her residence in this city and was also one of the most faithful and efficient members of the Epworth League, having been its president for several terms. She was a modest and unassuming Christian lady and her sincerity and earnestness in all work that tended to the betterment of humanity formed one of the chief charms of her life. Her sorrowing husband and orphaned babe have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in this city. – thanks so much to S for typing this one