PIONEER WOMAN EXPIRES SUDDENLY
MRS. ELLA RIGGS DIES AFTER THREE DAY ILLNESS; FUNERAL ON TUESDAY
Another one of Brown county's pioneers started the long, long journey last Saturday when Mrs. Ella Riggs, who came to this section in 1883, died at the home of her son, George, living southwest of Groton. Mrs. Riggs' death came as a great surprise to her many friends, not only among the old-timers, but the younger generation as well, since she had been ill only three days. Consequently it was a great shock to all who knew her.
Mrs. Riggs was born at Owatonna, Minn., February 19, 1864, and she came to South Dakota in 1883, settling on her brothers's farm near the home of her son, George. She was married in the fall of 1884 to Miles L. Riggs, the ceremony taking place in Aberdeen, and to this union two children were born, one of whom, George, is still living. Other relatives left to mourn her loss are Wm. H. Putney, of Minot, N. D.; Edward Putney, of Cazenovia, Minn., and Moses Putney, of Stanley, N. D., besides a large number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held from the home of her son, George, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Luther C. Benson of the Methodist church, Mrs. Riggs being a life-long member of this faith. The remains were laid to rest in Groton cemetery.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to chronicle the death of our early pioneers. They have been with us a long time and each occupies a place in our hearts and thoughts that cannot be easily filled. This is true of Mrs. Riggs, and the only solacing thought connected with their passing is that they have left behind an influence as lasting as the broad prairies they developed.
MRS. ELLA RIGGS DIES AFTER THREE DAY ILLNESS; FUNERAL ON TUESDAY
Another one of Brown county's pioneers started the long, long journey last Saturday when Mrs. Ella Riggs, who came to this section in 1883, died at the home of her son, George, living southwest of Groton. Mrs. Riggs' death came as a great surprise to her many friends, not only among the old-timers, but the younger generation as well, since she had been ill only three days. Consequently it was a great shock to all who knew her.
Mrs. Riggs was born at Owatonna, Minn., February 19, 1864, and she came to South Dakota in 1883, settling on her brothers's farm near the home of her son, George. She was married in the fall of 1884 to Miles L. Riggs, the ceremony taking place in Aberdeen, and to this union two children were born, one of whom, George, is still living. Other relatives left to mourn her loss are Wm. H. Putney, of Minot, N. D.; Edward Putney, of Cazenovia, Minn., and Moses Putney, of Stanley, N. D., besides a large number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held from the home of her son, George, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Luther C. Benson of the Methodist church, Mrs. Riggs being a life-long member of this faith. The remains were laid to rest in Groton cemetery.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to chronicle the death of our early pioneers. They have been with us a long time and each occupies a place in our hearts and thoughts that cannot be easily filled. This is true of Mrs. Riggs, and the only solacing thought connected with their passing is that they have left behind an influence as lasting as the broad prairies they developed.
PIONEER WOMAN EXPIRES SUDDENLY
MRS. ELLA RIGGS DIES AFTER THREE DAY ILLNESS; FUNERAL ON TUESDAY
Another one of Brown county's pioneers started the long, long journey last Saturday when Mrs. Ella Riggs, who came to this section in 1883, died at the home of her son, George, living southwest of Groton. Mrs. Riggs' death came as a great surprise to her many friends, not only among the old-timers, but the younger generation as well, since she had been ill only three days. Consequently it was a great shock to all who knew her.
Mrs. Riggs was born at Owatonna, Minn., February 19, 1864, and she came to South Dakota in 1883, settling on her brothers's farm near the home of her son, George. She was married in the fall of 1884 to Miles L. Riggs, the ceremony taking place in Aberdeen, and to this union two children were born, one of whom, George, is still living. Other relatives left to mourn her loss are Wm. H. Putney, of Minot, N. D.; Edward Putney, of Cazenovia, Minn., and Moses Putney, of Stanley, N. D., besides a large number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held from the home of her son, George, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Luther C. Benson of the Methodist church, Mrs. Riggs being a life-long member of this faith. The remains were laid to rest in Groton cemetery.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to chronicle the death of our early pioneers. They have been with us a long time and each occupies a place in our hearts and thoughts that cannot be easily filled. This is true of Mrs. Riggs, and the only solacing thought connected with their passing is that they have left behind an influence as lasting as the broad prairies they developed.
MRS. ELLA RIGGS DIES AFTER THREE DAY ILLNESS; FUNERAL ON TUESDAY
Another one of Brown county's pioneers started the long, long journey last Saturday when Mrs. Ella Riggs, who came to this section in 1883, died at the home of her son, George, living southwest of Groton. Mrs. Riggs' death came as a great surprise to her many friends, not only among the old-timers, but the younger generation as well, since she had been ill only three days. Consequently it was a great shock to all who knew her.
Mrs. Riggs was born at Owatonna, Minn., February 19, 1864, and she came to South Dakota in 1883, settling on her brothers's farm near the home of her son, George. She was married in the fall of 1884 to Miles L. Riggs, the ceremony taking place in Aberdeen, and to this union two children were born, one of whom, George, is still living. Other relatives left to mourn her loss are Wm. H. Putney, of Minot, N. D.; Edward Putney, of Cazenovia, Minn., and Moses Putney, of Stanley, N. D., besides a large number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held from the home of her son, George, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Luther C. Benson of the Methodist church, Mrs. Riggs being a life-long member of this faith. The remains were laid to rest in Groton cemetery.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to chronicle the death of our early pioneers. They have been with us a long time and each occupies a place in our hearts and thoughts that cannot be easily filled. This is true of Mrs. Riggs, and the only solacing thought connected with their passing is that they have left behind an influence as lasting as the broad prairies they developed.
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