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Waupaca Post

January 30, 1908

Mrs. Taylor Alexander died at her home in Wausau at 5 o’clock Sunday morning, the end being simply a passing from a restless to an eternal sleep. For several days she had remained ina comatose state, reviving to consciousness at times, but quickly relapsing. Her affliction was congestion of the brain and she suffered much. While her condition gave those about her little hope for recovery, they were encouraged at times with slight rallies of strength and did not relinquish their faith until the last.

Mrs. Alexander was a woman who took an active part in club circles and was a member of the Wausau Ladies’ Literary Club, being an active member of the Department of Study and Philanthropy. She was beloved by all and her place will be hard to fill in that sphere in which she moved.

Mrs. Alexander’s maiden name was Effie Anita Pipe. She was born here March 11, 1863. June 15, 1887, she was married to Mr. Alexander at the home of her parents in Portage county, and they went to Wausau at once, where they have since resided. Four children were born to them, Florence, Mack, Jennings and Neil, all of whom survive her. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Pipe, of Sheridan; three brothers, William Pipe of Sheridan, J.S. Pipe of Stevens Point, Tom Pipe of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Woodnorth, also of this city. The funeral was conducted at the family residence in Wausau, at 2:30 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Francis H. Brigham, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating.

Waupaca Record

January 30, 1908

Mrs. Taylor Alexander died at her home at 625 Warren Street in Wausau at 5 o’clock Sunday morning, after a short illness with congestion of the brain. She lay in a comatose state for several days prior to the end.

Effie Anita Pipe was born at Waupaca on March 11, 1863, and spent her childhood on a farm near Sheridan. On June 15, 1887, she was married to Taylor Alexander and immediately afterward they left for Wausau to make their future home. They have had four children, all of whom survive. She also leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Pipe of Sheridan and three brothers and a sister, William of Sheridan, John S. of Stevens Point, Tom and Mrs. Frank S. Woodnorth of this city. The funeral was held at the family home in Wausau Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Pine Grove cemetery.

Mrs. Woodnorth was called there several days ago by the serious condition of Mrs. Alexander and Tom Pipe and daughter, Mrs. Chas. M. Hall attended the funeral.