[Obituary] "Austin, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. McKinley, died at the family residence in this city Thursday evening from a combined attack of pneumonia and congestion. The remains were carried to their final resting place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Manly conducting the service. The Banner-Leader is sincere in its sympathy for the grief-stricken parents and relatives." (SOURCE: The Ballinger 'Leader' Volume 19 # 14, page 5. Ballinger, Texas: 12 Jan 1901.)

"We take this method of thanking our neighbors and friends for kindness and help shown and rendered during our late afflication. The Lord's blessing upon every hand that ministered to our darling sufferer. W.W. and Mollie McKinley." (SOURCE: Ballinger 'Leader' Vol 19 # 15, page 1. Ballinger, Texas: 19 Jan 1901.)