The Dickinson press., 1916-11-25
PROMINENT CLUB
WOMAN ANSWERS
CALL OF DEATH

The news of the death of Mrs. T.
D. Casey at her home on Third Ave-
nue. East on Tuesday afternoon came
as a sad surprise to her many friends
in this city. 1t was known for sew
eral years that Mrs. Casey was in
poor health, but due to her courage
and stole endurance very few realized
to what extent she suffered. On Sat-
.lrAay, she was a guest at, an after
noon party and on Sunday attended
church and enjoyed an auto ride
later, but in the evening did not feel
dition grew worse and doctor was
summoned. 1t was ascertained later
that the immediate cause was leakage
of lung, and on Monday evening a
slight hope for temporary relief was
extended by the physicians, but this
was soon dispelled and only a few
hours of life predicted for the pa
tient. She fought for life, however,
and lived until 2:3O o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. She was conscious until
the last, excepting when under the
influence of drugs administered to
still the agony and was able to think
clearly and recognized her husband to
the very end.
Mary A. Guertin was the eldest
child of Samuel S. Guertin, and was
born in La Crosse, Wis, 46 years
ago. Her father was an old settler,
born in Vermont and came across
country in the early days. She was
graduate of the La Crosse high
school and later took up special work
in private schools. AS children, she
and Mr.. Casey were playmates and
later went to school together: This
friendship grew stronger and in 1891
eliminated in their marriage.
twenty-five years ago Mr.. and Mrs.
Casey came to North Dakota, living
at Bismarck for a time and later at
Grafton. 1t is five years since they
came to Dickinson, where they have
won the highest respect and esteem
Four years ago this fall Mrs. Casey
underwent an operation for a tumo1
of the breast but had a recurrence in
three months and she was hurried to
Rochester, where her case was pro-
nounced malignant cancer, and the
best specialists to be obtained oper-
ated on her.
For several months Of late she had
been ailing, but thought her case only
an attack of rheumatism, and since
coming back from an extended visit
at her old home, several weeks ago
had been feeling quite indisposed
But it is now the opinion that it was
the old incurable disease, which was
l.perforating her lung and which finally
caused the hemorrhage.
The funeral service held in St.
Patrick's church at 1000 o'clock on
Wednesday was one of the largest and
saddest ever held in the city. Father
John Dignam said the regular re-
ouiem mass and also preached a short
eloquent sermon. J. w. Reed and J
W. Berns sang "Nearer, My God to
Thee" Mrs. A. P. Nachtwey rend-
cred Gave Maria" and Mrs John Lish
40 Salutaris." Toward the end OF
the service a quartet, consisting OF
those who had already sung, rendered
"Lead Kindly Light" Floral tributes
from the many friends of the de-
ceased covered the communion rail
The members of the Dickinson Bal
acted as pail bearers. ,
Mrs. Casey was a whole souled
noble minded woman, a loving ane
thoughtful wife as well as leader ir
social and civic circles, not only ir
the city, but also throughout the
state. She was a devoted member .o1
the Catholic church. Until her health
prevented she was an active member
of the Dorcas society and of the Mon
day, Suffrage and Civic Clubs of thu
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