Mexico Weekly Ledger Thurs, 5 Mar. 1908, pg. 3, col. 5
Mrs. Sumner Dead
Mrs. Elizabeth Sumner, aged 91 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Stuart on South Jefferson St. Monday afternoon, of general disablility.
Mrs. Sumner's maiden name was Elizabeth H. Chowning, originally of Tennessee. She was married to Judge Sumner on the 19th of August, 1844, and the following year they removed to Monroe County, and later to Audrain County.
Mrs. Sumner was one of the oldest and most earnest workers of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three children, Joseph C., and James R, and Mrs William Stuart of this city.
The Ledger joins other friends in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Funeral of Mrs. Summer.
The funeral over the remains of Mrs. Summer who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Stewart, Monday afternoon, will be held from the residence at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Aker.

Mexico Weekly Intelligencer, Thurs, 5 Mar. 1908, Pg. 1, col. 1
MRS. ELIZABETH SUMNER DEAD.
PIONEER RESIDENT OF AUDRAIN AND MONROE COUNTY PASSED AWAY MONDAY
Mrs. Elizabeth Sumner died here today at the home of her Daughter, Mrs. W. Stewart in the South Jefferson Street after an illness of several months. Deceased was 91 years of age and was one of the pioneer residents of Audrain and Monroe counties. She is survived by three children, who are Mrs. Wm. Stewart of Mexico, Robinson Sumner of Arkansas, and J. C. Sumner of Texas. The funeral arrangements have not yet been definitely made. The remains, however, will be interred in Mexico.