Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-08-25
JOHN WILLIAMS
Born at Savannah, New York. May 80, 1870.
Died at St. Paul, Mimi, August 20, 1910.
Buried at Clyde, New York, August %, 1910.

out John Webster in july 1884, and has since made
his home been identified with movement for the
upbudng of the city and county On January lst 1872 ne
was made the cashier of the Farmers and Merchants
State Bank which position held until the time of its
zaon into and Merchants National Bank in Feb
ruar 1907 when he became the vcepresdent of the new
institution which position he held until the time of his death
In June 1885, returned to Clyde, New York. where he
was united marriage Miss Kittie A. Brockmyer After
short wedding trip brought bride this city where they
have made their residence Two children John Norman
and Mercedes L., came to bless this union.
Williams sought after political honor but he
was honored fellow citizens by being elected the city
council long he would accept that position and has been
repeatedly city and school treasurer occupying the
position the time of his death In position of
trust every confidence reposd him. and had he been
willing would have received much greater recognition from his
friends.
Mr.. Williams taken i'll the Goth of June He did not
pay very much attention first thinking it just
slight ament AS he continued to the best of
secured The disease developed into
very condition of the liver with many other compiled
TONS On July 9th it deemed advisable to take him to ST.
Paul. where he placed in hospital and the best of med
cal experts called. At first he showed signs of
improvement and Mrs. Williams and the children, who had
accompanied him to ST. Paul. returned to be at home in Web
About two weeks his condition became serious
and his brother David summoned from Duluth Uponh
arrival Mr. David Williams at sent for Johns family and
they down Tuesday evening His mother and
also sent for, and all with him when the dissolution
with the exception of his sister, she being compelled
because OF her health He reaned
before he died and relieved of his suffering by death
$50 o'clock Saturday morning After his death the doctors
made norton examination and discovered that his
much than they had believed when they
held out little hope. They found diseased condition of the
liver which absolutely beyond human aid The remains
were taken the former home of his wife Clyde New York.
night and the funeral held there Tuesday
ust g. 1870 and the remains laid the cemetery
that place. The deceased is survived by his wife and two
children his mother, Mrs. Ann Williams of Chicago; his
brother David Williams of Duluth Minn and his sister, Mrs.
Theron Logan, of Chicago Ill., all of whom accompanied the
remains to Clyde and were present at the funeral
Upon the receipt of the of the death here many priv
kilograms of coincidence and sympathy Mrs
Williams and David and Mayor L. Harris behalf of all of
citizens sent the following:
Mrs. John Williams,
ST. Paul, MINI. gi
Accept of sympathy the of your husband
our fellow citizen and friend
j. L. Harris, Mayor of the City of Webster, S. d.
On Monday evening response request from several
of the citizens Mayor Harris issued the following
Proclamation
To the Citizens of Webster Day County, South Dakota:
1.-THE funeral of the late John Williams will be held
Clyde, New York. Tuesday August g. 1870 at 1890
and mark of respect earnestly all business places
in Webster to close between the hours of 1870 and 1900
Dated at Webster, South Dakota, August o. 1910.
j. B. Egeland, Mayor
City Auditor.
In compliance with the above proclamation nearly all of the
business places closed The banks lumber yards and elevators
remaining closed until 2:3O o'clock.
Mrs. Williams has yet settled her plans for the future
but for the the she will the home of her
ens-who both alive-at Clyde, New York. and will not
return to Webster until some time next summer