Miami Union

March 10, 1910 

CIRCLE, MATILDA HAINLINE - Ludlow Falls--Matilda Hainline Circle died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Swartz, Monday evening.  She had been an invalid for 15 years, but her last illness was of only two weeks duration.  She was born at Mercer, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1850, and was the daughter of George and Christina Hainline.  Jan. 15, 1870 she was united in marriage with David Circle, who together with five children, and eight grandchildren, survive her.  The children are Mrs. Martha L. Swartz and Rufus R. and Tansy G. Circle of this place, Mrs. Lillian M. Myers of Covington and Mrs. Effie S. Mote of West Milton.  Mrs. Circle was a very devout member of the church joining in early life.  During her many years of suffering she showed much patience and fortitude. Her death is the first that has ever occurred in the family.  The funeral was held from the Christian church here Thursday forenoon, being conducted by the Rev. O. P. Furnas.  Interment at West Milton.