FRANCE, Leona L.

Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, April 8, 1915, page 3.5 Father To Take Care Of His Children Arrives Here Following Death Of The Mother At County Hospital Tuesday After a 36-hour wait from the time of the death of their mother to the time of arrival of their father whom it was thought had deserted them, and during which period their future lives were left to the mercy of fate, five small children, three boys and two girls ranging from age 3 to 14, are assured that their father will support and rear them. The father, Frank L. France, who has a business in Jerome, upon receiving word that his wife had died in the county hospital her Tuesday rushed to Prescott yesterday and on arriving here declared that he would pay all funeral expenses and take care of the children. After the death of the mother, the children were left to the mercy of charity, being taken care of by president of the local associated charities, Mrs. Nathan Levy at her home, assisted by other charitable people, who responded to her appeal for assistance by donating clothing, provisions and money. If nothing had been heard from the father or other relatives, who live in Kentucky, it had been intended to turn the children over to the care of the State Industrial School. Mrs. Leona France, the dead mother of the children, comes from Poplar Bluff, Arkansas. About a year ago, the husband filed suit for divorce which was denied, he being ordered by the court to contribute $50 per month towards the support of the wife and children, which he has done. Transcriber's note: Mrs. France is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.