Mrs. Sarah M. Olson, widow of the late John N. Olson, a well known pioneer of Adams county, was called to the heavenly home Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Olson suffered a stroke of apoplexy about four years ago from which she never fully recovered. However, she was able to be about until Thanksgiving time. Since then she has been confined to her bed most of the time. She failed in health and Monday evening commenced to sink. She pass away quietly Tuesday morning. The funeral service will be held at the Methodist church, Friday afternoon at two o'clock. There will be a brief sermon at the late home north of town at one o'clock. Interment will take place in the Ritzville cemetery beside the grave of her husband, John N. Nelson, who passed away March 16, 1914.

Sarah Maria Nelson was born April 16, at Christenham. Wermland, Sweden and died Feb. 24, 1925, at the farm home north of Ritzville. She came with her parents to American in 1868, locating near College Springs, Page county, Iowa. There she married November 30, 1876 to John N. olson. To this union were born four children, one of whom died in infancy. Three sons survive; Carl M., Abner A., and John E. L. Olson, all of Ritzville. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Emma C. Olson, Mrs. C. H. B Carlson and Mrs. C. D. Olson of Ritzville; and one brother, A. F. Essex, Iowa.

The family moved to Ritzville May 16, 1884, locating on a farm north of town. The Olsons have been prominent in the development of the county. Mrs. Olson experienced hardships of pioneer days. She was honored by her sons, all of who are capable and upright farmers and citizens of this community. Mrs. Olson was raised in the Lutheran church, bur for many years has been a faithful member of the Methodist church. She was also a member of the Woman' Relief Corps.

The Journal Times Feb. 16, 1925 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90