Mrs. Slaunt, who resided near Varco, passed away last Sunday morning. She had been ailing for several months and had been confined to the house during almost the entire summer.

The deceased was 72 years of age last July. She has been a resident of Mower county for the past 27 years. She leaves four children to mourn her loss. They were W. J. Slaunt, and Miss Lena, at home, Charley of Montana and a married daughter living near Myrtle.

The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Lutz of Austin officiating. Interment was made in the Enterprise cemetery.