The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
March 15, 1906
page 5

A Pioneer Gone To Rest

After suffering more or less for the last five years with dropsy Mrs. Mary L. Dodson, wife of John E. Dodson of 523 Lathrop street, passed away at 11 am March 14, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson have lived on their farm, four and a half miles southeast of the city, since the opening of the territory, April 22, 1889, until one year ago, when they moved to the city, where they have resided to the time of her demise. She was a true, considerate mother, a friend to the poor, sick and needy, one that will be missed by many friends and neighbors. 

Mrs. Dodson is survived by her husband and only one child, Mrs. Eva Stinnett; one grand-daughter, Mrs. Homer Hisel; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Long of Rochester, Ia., Mrs. Jennette Belgrado of Tipton, Ia. Mrs. Ritchey has been with her sister the past five weeks. She died in all the glory of a good, true christian could be blessed with, praying and singing, "How Long, Blessed Savior, Must I Wait Before You Call for Me." Age 60 years, 4 months, and 14 days.

The funeral will be held from the home, 523 Lathroup street, Friday, March 16, at 2 o'clock pm. All friends of the family invited. Des Moines paper please copy.