Wife and Mother Taken

One of the saddest occurrences in Bishop was the death of Mrs. Hattie Bell, wife of 
Henry J. Bell, at the family home at 11 O'clock last Thursday night.  Her health has 
been poor for a long time, and some time since she made a trip to Los Angeles for 
special advice.  Physicians consulted there gave no hope, and said that death might 
come close upon apparent fair health.  That proved to be the case, for she was 
feeling quite well on the day of her death.  Medical aid was called in, but nothing 
could be done to avert the end.

Mrs. Bell was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Vagt, whose home during the latter 
part of their lives was at Camp Independence.  She was a lady held in high esteem by 
many friends, and her loss is the deepest of bereavements to her husband and the 
three children who survive her.  She has a sister residing in Big Pine and a brother 
in San Francisco, both of whom were here.  To those who are afflicted by this blow 
the sympathy of many is extended.

The Inyo Register
Bishop, Inyo County, California
Thursday, May 4, 1911

Transcribed by Pat Houser for Inyo County GenWeb, August 10, 2004