Aberdeen Daily News Wednesday, Aug 25, 1897
DEATH OF BESSIE ADAMS
Is Claimed by the Reaper Death at 3 This Afternoon
The sufferings of little Bessie, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Adams, terminated at about 3 o’clock this afternoon, when the pure spirit of the child-life was wafted to that brighter and better world. She was a month or so under three years of age and had been ill for over a fortnight.
The case was considered a desperate one from the second day, and but for heroic and persistent effort the little one would have no doubt expired several days ago. The funeral services are to be held some time on Friday, due announcement of which will be made. The afflicted parents will have the sympathy of many friends.
~Transcribed by volunteer researcher, Kathy Smith