BROWNING, Mary Hays
Source: Greencastle Banner-Times, 4 January 1895 p3
On Saturday night at 8 o’clock at the family residence on Chestnut Street, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary O. Browning, wife of Mr. John C. Browning. Mrs. Browning had been a sufferer for six or seven years of cancer, which incurable malady finally terminated in death at the above named hour. Deceased was 40 years of age on October 3rd, last and was a sister of Messrs. FA and SA Hays of this city and Mr. Will A. Hays of Worthington. Mr. Browning has the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in his bereavement. Mrs. Browning was a member of Locust Street Church and her old pastor, Rev. Albert Hurlstone, was telegraphed Sunday night to conduct the funeral services. The funeral occurred from the family residence on Chestnut Street Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock; services conducted by Dr. A. Hurlstone, assisted by Rev. RR Bryan. – kbz
Source; Greencastle Star Press 5 Jan 1895 p 1
On last Sunday night, after many years of intense suffering from cancer, Mrs. Mary O. Browning, wife of John C. Browning entered into rest in the 41st year of her age. Deceased was a sister of Messrs. F. A., Silas A, and Wilbur A. Hays and was loved and respected by a large circle of friends; the funeral took place from the family residence on Chestnut Street Tuesday afternoon Jan 1, 1895, Dr. A. Hurlestone, assisted by Rev. Bryan conducting the funeral services. – kbz