Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-10-31
MISS LARSEN
SUCCUMBS
NELLIE Nj. LARSON PASSED
AWAY FRIDAY AFTER BRIEF
STRUGGLE WITH PNEU-
MONA. \
Was Tireless Worker in Helping to
Nurse Sick 1T Outbreak of
Epidemic, Funeral j
Yesterday.

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Yesterday.
All Williston mourns the loss OF
Nellie NJ. Larsen, who answered the
call to the Great Beyond Friday
morning, October 25th, after a heroic
struggle with pneumonia which caus-
ed her death after an illness of but
six days. :.
A week before her death, Miss Lar
sen was apparently in the best OF
health. although worn in mind and
body through her efforts to help and
relieve the suffering caused by the
influenza in Williston. In the week
preceding her illness, she had labored
with the sick, answering calls at all
hours of the night, and uncomplain-
ingly entering sick rooms where ex-
posure meant almost certain contalg-.
on. But her thoughts were never Of
herself, and her greatest happiness;
was to see others made happy
through her efforts. =
The strain from the long night vi
gils at the bedside of influenza pa
tients, and her tireless efforts to re-
lieve their suffering, resulted in the
breakdown of her own health, and
when on Saturday, October 10Th, she
was taken ill, her natural strength
had waned, and she was unable to
cope on even terms with the dread
disease which claimed he,'.
After ministering to lie leeds OF
the sick in Williston, she went on Fri
dav. October 18, to the home Of her
parents, IL miles northwest of town,
to nurse and assist them during the
epidemic. But the strain of the work
she had been doing was too much for
even her strong body, and on Satur-
day she was stricken, and six days
later she passed away.
Nothing was left undone by those
to whom She was dear to see that she
had every care and attention, and
everything was done that was poss-
sible to save her life, but withOut
avail. She made heroic struggle
to remain on this side of the Divide,
but the Grim Reaper was the victor,
and she died at a. m. Friday morn
ing.
The funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon from the Hamre
Undertaking Parlors, and the remains
were laid to rest in Bethlehem ceme-
terry northwest Of the city. Rev:
Ferster conducted the services, and
because of the decree of the health
officials the funeral was private, only
the closest friends and some OF the
family attending.
Although only entering upon the
threshold Of life when she was called
Beyond, Nellie Larsen had accom-
plished much for the good OF the
community and those among whom
she lived. Born at Springfield, Mimi
nesota, July 2, 1893, she came to
North Dakota with her parents IN
1906 and lived with them on their
farm near Williston. Even when a
young girl she was tireless worker
and no task on the farm seemed too
great for her to accomplish. Natural
" bright and intelligent, she finished
the eighth grade at the rural school
in Wildrose school district No. "a.
In 1900 she enrolled as student
in the Williston High School, and al:
though handicapped by having to
work her way, she completed the
course in three years, and as valedlc-
torian of her class. This record is
unique in the history Of the local
school and will stand as tribute to
her efforts and ability.
After the completion of her high
school work, Miss Larsen taught
at school house No. 2 in Wildrose
district No. "a and made an excep-
tional record. Then she came to Will
liston' and accepted a position with
the Bruegger Mercantile Co., as book
keeper and this she held for several
years. resigning to take a position
with E. r. Brownson:
In the spring of 1916 she entered
the employ Of The Herald. and for
year and a half had charge OF the
bookkeeping department.. Then at
the resignation Of Glenn Townsend,
to enter the military. service, she step
ned into the City Editors position,
which she flied with great credit to
herse1f and the paper she served until
her death.
Larsen. and twelve brothers and Sis
ters survive her. She was the sec
ond child in the family, and the first
to pass away. All her family are.
here except her elder brother, Will
liam. who is with the American Ex-
peditionary forces in France and
Younger brother, Victor, who is with
the U, S. Army at Nogales, Arizona:
AS a member of the Congregational
church, she was a tireless worker for
ali that was good. At one time she
served as Secretary Of the Sunday
school.
Her position as city editor Of The
Herald brought her in contact with
hundreds Of people, and not one but
speaks of her as kind and true
friend. The entire city receives with
profound sorrow the tidings Of her
death, and her loss will be keenly felt.
Her going reminds those who were
fortunate enouoh to know her OF the
worth of her friendship and the Joy
Of her comuanionship, which again,
with renewed consciousness OF loss'
they lose. ....
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