Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-10-31
MRS. GRANT
C0NLEY DIES
WIFE OF PROMINENT G. N. EN-
GINEER PASSED AWAY
FRIDAY, OCT. 25.
Was Writer of Marked Ability and
Published Book of Poems. Her
Loss keenly Felt.

With the death of Mrs. Grant Con
ley, Williston lost one of her finest
citizens, and the family faithful and
devoted wife and kind and loving
mother.
That new life might enter the
World, she passed away Friday, Octo-
ber 25th, death being caused by an
internal hemorrhage as result of
childbirth. On Sunday, October
Goth, she gave birth to a baby daugh-
ter, and following this event, her con-
ditiOn was very serious.
although seemingly aware of the
fact that her time In this sphere was
limited, she never complained, and hdf
greatest joy seemed to be in planning
for the future of her children. Not a
tear did she shed, and until the end
she was the most cheerful one in the
household. When those about her
would show signs of tears or distress,
she would reproach them for it, al
ways saying that there was nothing
to worry about, and few hours be-
fore her death she sang in strong
clear voice, Beautiful Isle of Some
where"
Goldie Brown was born at Osceola,
Wis, on May II, 1884, and here she
received her early. education. After
completing her high school course,
she attended the State Normal School
at Bellingham, Washington, and fin
ished with high honors.
On December %, 1909, she became
the wife of Grant Conley of this city,
the marriage taking place at Blaine,
Washington. Since then they have
made their home in Williston, where
the presence of Mrs. Conley was an
inspiration to all those around her.
Although naturally gifted as a'writ-
er and with singular ability as poet
ess, she neither aspired .nor sought
any laurels other than the love and
devotion of her family. Her home was
her palace, and she devoted her life
to her husband and children.
To mourn her loss she leaves her
husband, Grant Conley, and four chill
dren, Edra Elizabeth, aged 5, Enid
Grant, aged 4, Alan David, age IA
months and the baby Margaret which
arrived a week ago. Her foster bro
ther, Bert Ford of Osceola, Wis.,, and
her sister, Mrs. f. c. Hamblet of
Minneapolis, and Luella Conley and
Paul Conley, her step children also
mourn her loss. All of the above
were summoned when Mrs. ,Conley's
condition became critical, although
Miss Luella Conley did not arrive un-
til after the funeral from The Dalles,
WASH, where she had been teaching
school.
During her illness no effort was spar
ed to save her life, and in addition to
her family and relatives, the Misses
Margaret and Bessie Notman assisted
in the sick-room.
The funeral was held on Monday
afternoon, with interment in River
view cemetery, Rev. Ellsworth con-
ducting the services at the grave.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Con-
ley was "a years of age. She has
always been power for good in the
community, and was member of the
local Eastern Star lodge, and served
at one time as president of the Civic
League.
AS a writer of short stories, and
poetess she was especially gifted. Un-
der the nom de plume Of "Wreston
Conley" her stories and poems ap-
peared in many of the current maga-
zines. "Heart Songs" book of
poems was published a few years ago,
end it is literary gem Of exceptional
worth. This volume was dedicated to
her foster mother.
The entire city mourns her loss, but
her memory will be cherished by all
who know her. Loved and respected
bv all, her loss will be keenly felt.
The profound sympathy. of the COM
munity goes out to the family in their
great loss.