Mrs. William Thompson Passes.
After an illness of several weeks the spirit of Mrs. Emma A. Thompson, beloved wife of William Thompson, departed from its earthly tenent Saturday afternoon. At her bedside during her last moments were all of her children, summoned several days before because of the critical illness of their mother. It was a peaceful close of an active, useful and beautiful life.
Emma A. Wood was born at Perry, Ohio, 79 years ago. Her birthplace was within a stone's throw of the shores of Lake Erie and was historic because of its nearness to the scene of the famous naval engagement under Commodore Perry in the War of 1812. In her girlhood she knew persons who had personal recollections of that famous battle. Here she grew to young womanhood, meanwhile attending and graduating from Hiram Institute, and during her stay at this school she was a member of classes taught by James A. Garfield, destined later to be president of the United States. It was her privilege to know Mr. Garfield intimately. At her home in Perry, also, occurred her marriage, in 1863, to William Thompson, whose devoted wife and companion she remained during the more than half a century that was to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved from Ohio shortly after their marriage, settling in Illinois, remaining in that state for a score of years. Thence they moved to Humboldt county, Iowa, settling on a homestead. Here they continued to live for over 20 years, thence changing their residence to the neighborhood of Shakopee, this state, where they remained three years, coming to Madelia about five years ago.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Thompson is survived by two sons, Wiley and Charles Thompson of Humboldt, Iowa, and three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Olmstead [sic] of Foxborough, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lydia Cragg of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and Miss Laura Thompson of Madelia.
Since coming to Madelia Mrs. Thompson has been identified with the Methodist church, although she was a member, previously, of the Christian denomination. She was a woman of most consistent Christian principles and of a beautiful, spiritual temperament. Devotion to her home and family were her most marked characteristics, and she was most highly esteemed, by those whose privilege it has been to know her well, as a friend and neighbor.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. I.N. Goodell at the family home Monday afternoon and interment was at beautiful Riverside cemetery.
After an illness of several weeks the spirit of Mrs. Emma A. Thompson, beloved wife of William Thompson, departed from its earthly tenent Saturday afternoon. At her bedside during her last moments were all of her children, summoned several days before because of the critical illness of their mother. It was a peaceful close of an active, useful and beautiful life.
Emma A. Wood was born at Perry, Ohio, 79 years ago. Her birthplace was within a stone's throw of the shores of Lake Erie and was historic because of its nearness to the scene of the famous naval engagement under Commodore Perry in the War of 1812. In her girlhood she knew persons who had personal recollections of that famous battle. Here she grew to young womanhood, meanwhile attending and graduating from Hiram Institute, and during her stay at this school she was a member of classes taught by James A. Garfield, destined later to be president of the United States. It was her privilege to know Mr. Garfield intimately. At her home in Perry, also, occurred her marriage, in 1863, to William Thompson, whose devoted wife and companion she remained during the more than half a century that was to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved from Ohio shortly after their marriage, settling in Illinois, remaining in that state for a score of years. Thence they moved to Humboldt county, Iowa, settling on a homestead. Here they continued to live for over 20 years, thence changing their residence to the neighborhood of Shakopee, this state, where they remained three years, coming to Madelia about five years ago.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Thompson is survived by two sons, Wiley and Charles Thompson of Humboldt, Iowa, and three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Olmstead [sic] of Foxborough, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lydia Cragg of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and Miss Laura Thompson of Madelia.
Since coming to Madelia Mrs. Thompson has been identified with the Methodist church, although she was a member, previously, of the Christian denomination. She was a woman of most consistent Christian principles and of a beautiful, spiritual temperament. Devotion to her home and family were her most marked characteristics, and she was most highly esteemed, by those whose privilege it has been to know her well, as a friend and neighbor.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. I.N. Goodell at the family home Monday afternoon and interment was at beautiful Riverside cemetery.
Mrs. William Thompson Passes.
After an illness of several weeks the spirit of Mrs. Emma A. Thompson, beloved wife of William Thompson, departed from its earthly tenent Saturday afternoon. At her bedside during her last moments were all of her children, summoned several days before because of the critical illness of their mother. It was a peaceful close of an active, useful and beautiful life.
Emma A. Wood was born at Perry, Ohio, 79 years ago. Her birthplace was within a stone's throw of the shores of Lake Erie and was historic because of its nearness to the scene of the famous naval engagement under Commodore Perry in the War of 1812. In her girlhood she knew persons who had personal recollections of that famous battle. Here she grew to young womanhood, meanwhile attending and graduating from Hiram Institute, and during her stay at this school she was a member of classes taught by James A. Garfield, destined later to be president of the United States. It was her privilege to know Mr. Garfield intimately. At her home in Perry, also, occurred her marriage, in 1863, to William Thompson, whose devoted wife and companion she remained during the more than half a century that was to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved from Ohio shortly after their marriage, settling in Illinois, remaining in that state for a score of years. Thence they moved to Humboldt county, Iowa, settling on a homestead. Here they continued to live for over 20 years, thence changing their residence to the neighborhood of Shakopee, this state, where they remained three years, coming to Madelia about five years ago.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Thompson is survived by two sons, Wiley and Charles Thompson of Humboldt, Iowa, and three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Olmstead [sic] of Foxborough, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lydia Cragg of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and Miss Laura Thompson of Madelia.
Since coming to Madelia Mrs. Thompson has been identified with the Methodist church, although she was a member, previously, of the Christian denomination. She was a woman of most consistent Christian principles and of a beautiful, spiritual temperament. Devotion to her home and family were her most marked characteristics, and she was most highly esteemed, by those whose privilege it has been to know her well, as a friend and neighbor.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. I.N. Goodell at the family home Monday afternoon and interment was at beautiful Riverside cemetery.
After an illness of several weeks the spirit of Mrs. Emma A. Thompson, beloved wife of William Thompson, departed from its earthly tenent Saturday afternoon. At her bedside during her last moments were all of her children, summoned several days before because of the critical illness of their mother. It was a peaceful close of an active, useful and beautiful life.
Emma A. Wood was born at Perry, Ohio, 79 years ago. Her birthplace was within a stone's throw of the shores of Lake Erie and was historic because of its nearness to the scene of the famous naval engagement under Commodore Perry in the War of 1812. In her girlhood she knew persons who had personal recollections of that famous battle. Here she grew to young womanhood, meanwhile attending and graduating from Hiram Institute, and during her stay at this school she was a member of classes taught by James A. Garfield, destined later to be president of the United States. It was her privilege to know Mr. Garfield intimately. At her home in Perry, also, occurred her marriage, in 1863, to William Thompson, whose devoted wife and companion she remained during the more than half a century that was to follow. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson moved from Ohio shortly after their marriage, settling in Illinois, remaining in that state for a score of years. Thence they moved to Humboldt county, Iowa, settling on a homestead. Here they continued to live for over 20 years, thence changing their residence to the neighborhood of Shakopee, this state, where they remained three years, coming to Madelia about five years ago.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Thompson is survived by two sons, Wiley and Charles Thompson of Humboldt, Iowa, and three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Olmstead [sic] of Foxborough, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lydia Cragg of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, and Miss Laura Thompson of Madelia.
Since coming to Madelia Mrs. Thompson has been identified with the Methodist church, although she was a member, previously, of the Christian denomination. She was a woman of most consistent Christian principles and of a beautiful, spiritual temperament. Devotion to her home and family were her most marked characteristics, and she was most highly esteemed, by those whose privilege it has been to know her well, as a friend and neighbor.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. I.N. Goodell at the family home Monday afternoon and interment was at beautiful Riverside cemetery.
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