#1 Printed in the 20 Nov., 1924 - The Tribune

Mrs. Ed Pyles died at her home in Blair last Thursday and was buried Sunday from the Methodist church, Rev. McProud having charge of the services, Mrs. Pyles had been a sufferer from cancer for a number of months, and leaves a husband and one daughter to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Leah Slayback was born near Kennard, May 23, 1884, and was married to Ed Pyles on September 30, 1903.

#2 Printed in the Nov. 20, 1924 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska

MRS. ED PYLES

Funeral services for Mrs. Ed Pyles who died last Thursday afternoon, Nov. 13, at her home, were held on Sunday, Nov. 16, from the Methodist church in this city, Rev. O.U. McProud officiating.

Leah Slayback was born May 22, 1884 at Kennard, Nebr. She was married to Mr. Ed Pyles on Sept. 30, 1903 in her home town.

Three children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. One daughter, Vilma, fourteen years of age and the husband remain to mourn her loss.

She had been ill for many months and a patient sufferer until the end.

A large number of friends attended the services. Burial was made in the Blair cemetery.

#3 Printed in the Nov. 19, 1924 Pilot, Blair, Nebraska

Mrs. Edward Pyles died at their home on east Colfax street last Thursday, November 13th, and the funeral was held at the Methodist church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. O.U. McProud officiating. Mrs. Pyles was severely burned some time ago, and she never fully recovered from her injuries. She had been keeping house on the Peter Tyson farm, where her husband also worked, but had to give up the position and they moved to this city. Leah Slayback was born near Kennard May 22nd, 1884, so was just past 40 years of age. She was married to Edward Pyles on Sept. 30th, 1903, and three children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. So there is only the husband and an only daughter, aged 14, left in the home. They have the sincere sympathy of many friends, in the loss of wife and mother at the early age of 40 years.

~~~ Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~

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