Olney Daily Mail - October 1, 1968
Bertha Elston Dies In Denver
Mrs. Bertha Elston, wife of Rev. Howard Elston, passed away at Denver, Colorado on September 23 according to word received in Jasper County. Rev. and Mrs. Elston, who have numerous relatives in Richland and Jasper coutnies, left Jasper County in 1913 and have lived in the western states. He is now a retired minister of the United Methodist church.