Beilharz: Emma Calista Hales was born to Joseph and Tina Hales near Liberty Center, Ohio, August 15, 1859, and passed away at Liberty Center, Ohio, on November 18, 1940 at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 3 days.

On June 4, 1873, she was united in marriage to Frank Edmond Beilharz, who preceded her in death, passing away In April, 1918. To this union was born three sons, Herbert and Louis, both of Liberty Center, and Roy, deceased.

She leaves to mourn, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Clifton, of Liberty Center, and two brothers, Frank Hales, of Toledo, and Fred Hales of Liberty Center. Ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also grieve the passing of this loved one.

Sister Beilharz was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Adventist church for more than twenty-five years, and her faith and courage in Christ remained unshaken to the end. Even though she was confined to her bed for nine weeks before her death, she was ever a patient sufferer.