Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-11-03
SPLENDID WOMAN IS
CALLED BY DEATH
PROMINENT IN CHURCH AND So
CIAL AFFAIRS AND ABSENCE
WILL BE LARGELY FELT

| The people of Audubon were sur
| prised beyond words of expression
last Thursday evening when the
news reached here announcing the
death of Mrs. John Weighton.
Only close friends of the family
knew she had been in poor health
the past few months. When she was
taken to the hospital for an opera
ton 1t was news to many friends,
but all lived in the hope that her
condition was not critical. Much
concern was felt for her and the
daily reports from Mercy hospital in
Council Bluffs, while not encourag-
ing, did not seem to indicate that
there was any immediate danger.
Mrs. Weighton had been promi-
nent in church, club and social af-
fairs OF the CITY for many years, and
by her kind and pleasing PERSONAL
ty surrounded herself with many
close personal friends.
In the death OF Mrs. Weighton
.he community fully and keeniy re-
alize her departure. She was . true
friend, and her devotion to those
she loved was a remarkable charac-
teristic. 1t is sad, indeed, to see ONE
SO we'll equipped for life taken so
Unexpectedly Her bright counte-
nance made sunshine In . shady
place. II strangers felt the charm
Of her rare courtesy and joyous,
sunny temperament, how much more
so the members of her own house
hold upon which she lavished all the
earnestness and careful culture OF
her mind and nature.
Mrs. Weighton was a faithful
member of the Presbyterian church.
She was not only faithful to her
church, but Just as faithful In be-
lieving that IT was her duty as Q
Christian to do the win of her MAG
ter at all times. She was always
ready to lend helping hand in
time of need, both in acts of kind
ness aid in words. At the last.
while surrounded by husband and
children, being unable to speak. she
opened her eyes and with a pleasant
smile on her face, gave them look
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The order of the Eastern Star and
the Woman's Relief Corps attended
the funeral in body. The business
houses of the city were closed dur
ing the hour of the funeral, ~ .
tribute OF respect to her memory.
The floral offerings surpassed In
profusion and beauty anything ever
seen here before. A floral pail COM
posed of white flowers was q gift
from close personal friends.
Annis Lucetta Weighton was born
in Clarion equity, Pennsylvania, ON
September 23rd, 1868, and came
west with her parents in 1866 when
they settled at Tama, Iowa. Her
mother died in 1857 and then the
father moved, to Audubon, whore
he resided until his death. She was
married to w. G. Stuart In March.
1882, and two children were born
| to them: Charles r.. Stuart and Mrn-
Lois Ashby. Her marriage to John
Weighton took place Dec. II, 1881,
and they have made their home In
Audubon from that time. For some
weeks Mrs. Weighton had been I'm
Mercy hospital at Council Bluffs, for
treatment, but 1t was impossible to
effect a cure. Death occurred ON
Thursday evening, October 37th,
being caused by a cancerous obatruc-
ton of the bowel.
Mrs. Weighton IL survived BY har
husband. three daughters, Mrs. Lois
Ashby, Thelma and Lenore. and ono
son, Charles r. Stuart: one grand
daughter, Annis Ashby; two broth
ers, d. w. Randolph and John B.
Randolph, besides many other rela-
tives.
A good wife, mother and friend.
A willing helper in all times Of dis
tress, and her disease has removed
from our midst great friend or
humanity
For many years a faithful mem
Der of the Presbyterian church who
helped in every way to further the
interests thereof. She was also .
member of the Eastern Star, White
Shrine, Pythian Sisters, and the w.
r. C.
Funeral services were conducted
from the. Presbyterian church Mon
day afternoon by the Rev. William
Mack. Burial was In Arlington
Heights cemetery.
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