The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-31
MRS. S. ". BOND IS
CALLED BEYOND


PASSES TO HER REWARD ON
TUESDAY - HEART FAILURE
CAUSES SUDDEN DEATH.
The many friends Of Mrs. Silas w
Bond were greatly shocked to learn
that she had suddenly passed away al
her home on East 5th street Thursday
evening at about $3.50 o'clock. Death
was due to heart failure. Mrs. BOND
had become seriously i'll the night be-
fore and for time it was feared she
could not recover, but she rallied and
the following morning appeared much
better. She spent Thursday in 8
pleasant manner, chatting with
friends and in the afternoon her son
Walter and daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth
Cox of Surrey were with her. She
seemed in unusually fine spirits. In
the evening, however, she complained
of having difficulty to breathe and her
son came to her bedside. Mrs. Bond
stated that she would feel better in q
moment and these were the last
words spoken. She became uncon-
scious almost Immediately. Her fam
lily physician happened to call and
realizing that her condition was pre-
carious called another physician, but
all efforts to revive the patient were
futile.
Funeral services were held from
the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, Mrs. Bonds rector, Rev. w. L.
Baker in charge. The impressive
Episcopal services were heard by a
large number Of the friends of the de-
ceased. The beautiful casket was
banked with floral tributes from num-
erous friends. The choir sang "Near-
er My God to Thee" and Crock Of
Ages" favorite hymns of the deceas-
ed. The pail bearers were ]. J. Coyle,
S. N. Swenson, D. ]. Lloyd, Geo. w.
Kemper, J. H. Nelson and G. D. Col
cord.
The remains were taken to the
Great Northern depot and sent to Ink
ster, N. D., the old home, where they
We're inferred the following day. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Bond, Mr.. and Mrs.
&c. N. Cox and Mr.. and Mrs. w. S.
Young of Surrey, Mrs. G. L. Bickford
of Bowbells and Rev. Mr.. Baker &C
companied them.
s: w. Bond, who was visiting at his
old home, Mayville, N. Y, hurried
west as soon as he learned Of the
death of Mrs. Bond, but owing to a
delay of his train, it was impossible
for him to reach Minot in time for
the funeral. Mr.. Bond was accompan-
led to North Dakota by his niece, Mrs.
Hattie Hunt, of Buffalo, N. Y, and
met the remains at Grand Forks Sun
day night.
Services were held at the grave at
Inkster Monday. Many old friends
met the relatives upon their arrival
at Inkster, after seeing that every
arrangement for the burial services
had been carefully attended to. The
remains were laid at rest in one of
the most beautiful cemeteries in the
state.
Mrs. Relphia Baldwin and Mrs. Cor
nelia Copp of Neville, N. D., cousins
|of Mrs. Bond, attended the services
at Inkster.
Frances R. Bond was born at May
vile, N. Y, Septs II, 1916. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bond were united in marriage
at that place March II, 1869, and same
to Grand Forks county, N. D. in 1881
residing near Inkster. There they re.
sided until they came to Minot in
1904. /.
Mrs. Bond is survived by her hus.
band and son, Senator Walter Bond
of this city, and daughter, Mrs. G
N. Cox, of Surrey, N. D.
We find it hard indeed to express
our sorrow over the death of this
good woman. She was home maker
in every sense Of the word and wa.
never so happy as when surrounded
by her children and friends. Away!
of a cheerful disposition she VOL
friends among the old and young. Sh'
will be missed not only in the famil!
circle, but in the entire community
The Independent joins host Q:
friends of the family in expressing
profound sympathy.