The independent-reporter., 1909-11-04
OBITU
MRS. IDA NJ. WILLIAMS.

MRS. IDA NJ. WILLIAMS.
Mrs. Ida NJ Williams. wife of Jonah
S. Williams, died at her home at
Jackman on October 16, 1909, at the
age of 81 years. Mrs. Williams had
not been in the best of health for the
past year, however, was well enough
to spend a short vacation at the Spir-
itualist camp meeting at Hayden lake
On her return home she was imme-
diately taken with pluerisy pains
which turned to pneumonia. She was
attended by Dr. J. NJ. Boothby of this
place and DR.. E. NJ Wing of North
Anson. Mrs. Williams was the oldest
daughter of Jonathan and Mary A.
Bean having been born at Pleasant
Ridge near Bingham, Me
In 1863 she married Jonah S. Will
liams of The Forks, Me-, where they
lived until coming to Jackman in
1894 with the exception of few
years in Wisconsin. She became a
member of the Congregational church
at The Forks, II years ago, and when
the family moved here she was re-
ceived into the membership of this
church by letter She was a woman
of a very pleasant disposition and en-
deared herself to a large circle of
friends by her many amable and
loving qualities, always having a
ready and willing hand to help in the
time of trouble. and especially in
sickness and many weary ones have
been comforted by her loving words
and untiring attentions. She will be
sadly missed from the home circle
and from the Ladies' Auxiliary meet
ings as she was always a faithful and
ready worker. But we must feel that
what has been a loss and grief to us
is her eternal gain. She has crossed
the river and is free from all earth
ly ills and receiving just reward for
well spent life.
The funeral services were held at
the Congregational church and were
attended by large gathering of sor-
rowing friends. Rev. T. B. HIATT of
Bingham, oficiated. assisted by Rev.
d. c. Hershey of Jackman, MIR. HIATT
being the one who baptized her at
The Forks II years before. His
words were tender and comforting to
the afflicted family. She leaves to
mourn her loss her husband. J. S.
Williams, one son, +. H. Williams
who was her constant attendant dur
ing her Illness, two daughters. Mrs
Leepha Moore and Mrs. Flossie Burke,
also two little granddaughters. Erma
Williams and Ida l.. Moore, all who
reside here, also on aged mother and
four brothers of The Forks, one
brother and two sisters in Boston.
Mass.
The floral offerings were many. A
pillow of roses and pinks from the
family. q broken circle of autumn
leaves and a standing piece of pinks
and roses from the Ladies' Auxiliary
of which she was a member. "a pinks
representing her age from her grand
children, besides several bouquets of
pnks from G.. S. Adams and wife,
Rev. and Mrs W. f. Slade and the
Misses G. p. and A. G. Newton, two
dozen roses by Mr. and Mrs. d. Han
cox, besides many potted plants and
pansies from friends and neighbors
which showed the high esteem and
love that she held in the hearts of
her friends.
The pail bearers were S. Newton,
Edward Craft, w J. Henderson and
d. Hancox Music was rendered by
the quartet singing ADlde with Me
and Nearer My God to Thee also
a solo by Rev HIATT, God Will Take
Care of You" this hymn being sung
by the deacesed during the last fare
we'll to her family as comforting
words. The interment WAS in the
Whipple cemetery in the adjoining lot
to her daughter, Ivy Nj. Holden, who
died nine years ago.