(Death from natural causes)
A verdict of death by natural causes was given on May 27. in the [United States Court for China at the Inquest of Mr. Ernest B. Filsinger conducted by Mr. William 'T. Collins, American Coroner. Mr. Filsinger died at his residence at 180 Tifeng Road on May 25 at the age of 87. The body will be cremated.
The deceased has no relatives and was a widower, his wife, the well known "American poetess. Sarah 'Teasdale, having died in St, Louis. six years ago. A sister, Mrs. Ernst F. Welteroth, is living in Clayton, Mis-soul, U.S.A. During the service Dr. 'Luccock read a poem, "Leaves", com: posed by the late wife. The' ashes of the deceased will be sent to the Sister in the United States for Interment.
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