The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-05
POPULAR MINOT GIRL PASSES
INTO THE GREAT BEYOND.

Shortly after midnight at St. JOS
epA's hospital on last Saturday morn
ing one of Minot's most beautiful and
accomplished young ladies passed
frsn this life. About five weeks ago
wlsle attending the court at Bowbells
Mass Sena Thompson was taken i'll
and returned to Minot, where she re-
NAMED at the home of Mrs. Laura
Leighton for about week when her
condition became such as to be deem
ed serious and she was removed to St.
Joseph's hospital, where she finally
succumbed to the ravages Of the d.
sease, after noble struggle for life.
The passing of this beautiful young
life to the Great Beyond has cast an
impenetrable shadow Of gloom, not
only in the home where she was fond
ly loved, but upon everyone who had
the pleasure Of her acquaintance. The
sweet cheer, thetender smile, the gen
tie comradeship, always known when
she was near, will ever be one of life's
sweetest memories. Her life was full
Of sunshine and happiness and she
was ever ready to speak kind word
and do kindly act.
Miss Sena Thompson was born Jan.
20, 1890, in New Rockford, N. D. She
attended the public schools there and
graduated from the Academy. She
was employed in states attorneys
Office there for a time. She came to
Ninot four years ago and has been
employed as assistant court reporter
BY John C. Lowe until her recent ILL
ness. Last year she acted as chief
stenographer at the legislature. Cap
able, faithful, industrious was she in
her work, as we'll as in every line to
which her efforts had been directed.
She is survived by father and moth
er, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Thompson of New
Rockford, a brother, Guy Thompson
Of Aberdeen, sister, May, Of New
Rockford, and sister, Lulu, Of Shey-
enne, who has been with her during
her illness and was at her bedside at
the time of her death.
Everything that medical skill and
loving friends could do was done for
the sufferer, but it was the will of
the Master Maker that she should re-
,,a>;n with nc M longer
The remains were placed in Van
Fleets undertaking parlors where
many friends paid their last tribute
to their truly beloved friend. The body
was shipped to New Rockford and the
fuaeral was held there Monday after.
noon. The bereaved parents and rela.
tives have the sincerest sympathy Of
the entire community in this theih
hour Of greatest sorrow.
Miss Thompson was member Of
the Congregational church, having
united with that church in childhood
{ Hers was indeed a Christian spirit
and all who knew her knew she wai
llVluS Ill LllS i,USAASA IiaI hAAU NeAEIs
are more than coronets, and simple
faith than Norman blood"
At the opening Of Court at 1880 o.
clock P. NJ, on Saturday, memorial
on her death was presented by thu
Bar as follows: "A faithful servan,
Il Of this county and district has passed
from life since the adjournment o.
this Court yesterday. Miss Sen,
Thompson was for many years assis
tant reporter in this Court. Her worl
was always performed willingly, ant
very often at great sacrifice Of per
sonal convenience and comfort
Whether in the heat Of summer, o,
the storms Of winter, whenever sh,
was called to service in any part o,
the district, she served willingly, an,
\ esdured, without complaint, hardshipI
tAat would have called forth protest,