Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-09-21
PULLMAN WOMAN
DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. George Z. Libby Succumbs to
Heart Failure-WaS Held in
High Esteem by Hundreds
of Friends

Pullman citizens were shocked and
deeply grieved Tuesday morning
when the news was spread that Mrs
Anna Gwinn Libby, wife of George
p. Libby had succumbed to heart
failure during the previous night
The sudden end came without warn
ing and the demise of the well-known
matron was not discovered until
the husband arose the following
morning.
While she had not been in the best
of health for several weeks, Mrs.
Libby was in good spirits and APP
parently in good health Monday
evening. She came down town early
in the evening and later went home.
where she wrote some letters. Mr..
Libby retired at about 900 o'clock
and Mrs. Libby followed a few min
utes later AS she entered the bed
chamber Mrs. Libby called the at
tention of her husband to a slight
pain in her chest, but nothing was
thought of the matter.
The following morning, about
$50, Mr. Libby was awakened by
some chickens on the back porch and
went out to drive them Off AS he
returned he noticed that his wife's
arm was protruding from under the
bed covers. He noticed that the
arm was cold and spoke to Mrs. Lib
by. Failing to get a response, and
believing she was only sleeping
soundly, Mr.. Libby brushed the hair
from his wife's eyes and noticed that
her forehead also was cold. He then
tried to arouse her and discovered
that life was extinct.
Indications point to the fact that
Mrs. Libby had been dead for several
hours, probably having expired a few
minutes after retiring. The end
came without suffering, the esteemed
woman sleeping herself into the
world beyond.
Anna Mildred Gwinn was born at
Stockton, MINI, III 1867. On Janu-
airy II, 1897, at the same place, she
was united in marriage to George P,
Libby, who had established himself
in business at Johnson, eight miles
east of Pullman. In 1903 the family
removed from Johnson to Pullman
and two years later went to Spokane,
where they resided seven years, re-
turning to Pullman in 1912. - She
taught school for 10 years previous
to her marriage.
Active in her home affairs and
displaying a keen interest in mat
tiers of fraternal and social import
ance, Mrs, Libby made hosts of warm
friends, who cherished her friend
ship and respected her for her many
sterling qualities. She was a charter
member of Johnson camp, Women Of
Woodcraft, and while residing in
spokane was elected Guardian Neigh
Dor of the Spokane camp Of that or
ganization. She was also closely
connected with the affairs of the
local order of Women of Mooseheart
Legion, the women's auxiliary to the
l.. 0. o. NJ, and was secretary OF
that organization.
Mrs. Libby is survived by her hus-
oand and three sons. The sons are
Harry Gwinn Libby, aged 10 years;
Walter Roy Libby, aged Is years,
and George Libby, Jr., aged IA years.
Her mother, two brothers and one
sister also survive, all residing in
Minnesota. The sister will be pres
ent for the funeral services.
Services will be held this (Friday)
morning at 1000 at the United
Presbyterian church, with the Rev.
Z. Fl. Harrison of the Federated
churches officiating.