(From the Fort Scott Tribune, April 8, 1905)

Mrs. Mettie J. Hamilton, wife of Robert Hamilton, a farmer who resided 
four miles southeast of the city in the Catt neighborhood, died last
evening at 6 o'clock of childbirth. Mrs. Hamilton delivered a child last
Thursday after which she was thrown into convulsions from which she
never recovered. Her death is a sad blow to the family and the
community. The child is apparently in good health and with the proper
attention will live. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
P. Scott who are also well known in that community. The deceased was 29
years of age. The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted
by Rev. Newlin. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetary.