Her Mother was Almira Hatch, 1st wife of William Everett.
MRS. LILLIAN CURTIS DIES
Many hearts in Waseca were saddened last Friday morning by a message announcing the death of Mrs. Lillian Curtiss, at Sussex, N. J. Mrs. Curtiss went to Sussex a few years ago to care for an aunt who was an invalid, and was stricken with paralysis last year while at her bedside. Her brothers, E. A. And G. W. Everett, visited her several times and hoped she would become strong enough to return to Waseca but Providence ruled otherwise. Deceased, who was 67 years old, was an eye witness of the horrible Sioux massacre in this state in 1862 while her family was living on a farm near Lake Shetec in Murray county. Her father, the late William Everett, was severely wounded, her mother and two little brothers were killed and she was carried away by the Indians and held captive several months, although only six years old. She and her father then went to Wisconsin and in 1867 they came to the new town of Waseca, Mr. Everett opening the first store building here. She assisted her father in the store and later in the milling business in which she had an interest. She married D. M. Curtiss, a prominent mining engineer. His death occurred a few years after their marriage and the widow returned to Waseca and made her home with her brother, E. A. Everett until she went east to care for her aunt. During her long residence in Waseca Mrs. Curtiss endeared herself to all who knew her by her kindly disposition and her readiness to help those in need. She continued her good work in Sussex and won the affection of the people there. When E. A. Everett returned to Waseca from his first visit to Sussex after Mrs. Curtiss' illness, he reported encountering the most remarkable interest on the part of everyone in Sussex regarding her condition. From the hotel to the hospital he was stopped innumerable times by men, women and children, even including negroes, who expressed their interest and sympathy and invariably said "She has been awfully good to us," or "She has done a great deal for my family," or "She has done wonderful things for me." Their attitude and spontaneous expressions were the rarest tribute to Mrs. Curtiss' character and to the service she had tendered to neighbors and to everyone in need. On the death of Mrs. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Everett who had gone to Florida, went to New Jersey and took charge of the remains. They arrive here this morning. The funeral will take place at 1:30 tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from the E. A. Everett residence.
Waseca Herald 3-15-1923
Contributed by S. R. Allen
MRS. LILLIAN CURTIS DIES
Many hearts in Waseca were saddened last Friday morning by a message announcing the death of Mrs. Lillian Curtiss, at Sussex, N. J. Mrs. Curtiss went to Sussex a few years ago to care for an aunt who was an invalid, and was stricken with paralysis last year while at her bedside. Her brothers, E. A. And G. W. Everett, visited her several times and hoped she would become strong enough to return to Waseca but Providence ruled otherwise. Deceased, who was 67 years old, was an eye witness of the horrible Sioux massacre in this state in 1862 while her family was living on a farm near Lake Shetec in Murray county. Her father, the late William Everett, was severely wounded, her mother and two little brothers were killed and she was carried away by the Indians and held captive several months, although only six years old. She and her father then went to Wisconsin and in 1867 they came to the new town of Waseca, Mr. Everett opening the first store building here. She assisted her father in the store and later in the milling business in which she had an interest. She married D. M. Curtiss, a prominent mining engineer. His death occurred a few years after their marriage and the widow returned to Waseca and made her home with her brother, E. A. Everett until she went east to care for her aunt. During her long residence in Waseca Mrs. Curtiss endeared herself to all who knew her by her kindly disposition and her readiness to help those in need. She continued her good work in Sussex and won the affection of the people there. When E. A. Everett returned to Waseca from his first visit to Sussex after Mrs. Curtiss' illness, he reported encountering the most remarkable interest on the part of everyone in Sussex regarding her condition. From the hotel to the hospital he was stopped innumerable times by men, women and children, even including negroes, who expressed their interest and sympathy and invariably said "She has been awfully good to us," or "She has done a great deal for my family," or "She has done wonderful things for me." Their attitude and spontaneous expressions were the rarest tribute to Mrs. Curtiss' character and to the service she had tendered to neighbors and to everyone in need. On the death of Mrs. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Everett who had gone to Florida, went to New Jersey and took charge of the remains. They arrive here this morning. The funeral will take place at 1:30 tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from the E. A. Everett residence.
Waseca Herald 3-15-1923
Contributed by S. R. Allen
Her Mother was Almira Hatch, 1st wife of William Everett.
MRS. LILLIAN CURTIS DIES
Many hearts in Waseca were saddened last Friday morning by a message announcing the death of Mrs. Lillian Curtiss, at Sussex, N. J. Mrs. Curtiss went to Sussex a few years ago to care for an aunt who was an invalid, and was stricken with paralysis last year while at her bedside. Her brothers, E. A. And G. W. Everett, visited her several times and hoped she would become strong enough to return to Waseca but Providence ruled otherwise. Deceased, who was 67 years old, was an eye witness of the horrible Sioux massacre in this state in 1862 while her family was living on a farm near Lake Shetec in Murray county. Her father, the late William Everett, was severely wounded, her mother and two little brothers were killed and she was carried away by the Indians and held captive several months, although only six years old. She and her father then went to Wisconsin and in 1867 they came to the new town of Waseca, Mr. Everett opening the first store building here. She assisted her father in the store and later in the milling business in which she had an interest. She married D. M. Curtiss, a prominent mining engineer. His death occurred a few years after their marriage and the widow returned to Waseca and made her home with her brother, E. A. Everett until she went east to care for her aunt. During her long residence in Waseca Mrs. Curtiss endeared herself to all who knew her by her kindly disposition and her readiness to help those in need. She continued her good work in Sussex and won the affection of the people there. When E. A. Everett returned to Waseca from his first visit to Sussex after Mrs. Curtiss' illness, he reported encountering the most remarkable interest on the part of everyone in Sussex regarding her condition. From the hotel to the hospital he was stopped innumerable times by men, women and children, even including negroes, who expressed their interest and sympathy and invariably said "She has been awfully good to us," or "She has done a great deal for my family," or "She has done wonderful things for me." Their attitude and spontaneous expressions were the rarest tribute to Mrs. Curtiss' character and to the service she had tendered to neighbors and to everyone in need. On the death of Mrs. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Everett who had gone to Florida, went to New Jersey and took charge of the remains. They arrive here this morning. The funeral will take place at 1:30 tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from the E. A. Everett residence.
Waseca Herald 3-15-1923
Contributed by S. R. Allen
MRS. LILLIAN CURTIS DIES
Many hearts in Waseca were saddened last Friday morning by a message announcing the death of Mrs. Lillian Curtiss, at Sussex, N. J. Mrs. Curtiss went to Sussex a few years ago to care for an aunt who was an invalid, and was stricken with paralysis last year while at her bedside. Her brothers, E. A. And G. W. Everett, visited her several times and hoped she would become strong enough to return to Waseca but Providence ruled otherwise. Deceased, who was 67 years old, was an eye witness of the horrible Sioux massacre in this state in 1862 while her family was living on a farm near Lake Shetec in Murray county. Her father, the late William Everett, was severely wounded, her mother and two little brothers were killed and she was carried away by the Indians and held captive several months, although only six years old. She and her father then went to Wisconsin and in 1867 they came to the new town of Waseca, Mr. Everett opening the first store building here. She assisted her father in the store and later in the milling business in which she had an interest. She married D. M. Curtiss, a prominent mining engineer. His death occurred a few years after their marriage and the widow returned to Waseca and made her home with her brother, E. A. Everett until she went east to care for her aunt. During her long residence in Waseca Mrs. Curtiss endeared herself to all who knew her by her kindly disposition and her readiness to help those in need. She continued her good work in Sussex and won the affection of the people there. When E. A. Everett returned to Waseca from his first visit to Sussex after Mrs. Curtiss' illness, he reported encountering the most remarkable interest on the part of everyone in Sussex regarding her condition. From the hotel to the hospital he was stopped innumerable times by men, women and children, even including negroes, who expressed their interest and sympathy and invariably said "She has been awfully good to us," or "She has done a great deal for my family," or "She has done wonderful things for me." Their attitude and spontaneous expressions were the rarest tribute to Mrs. Curtiss' character and to the service she had tendered to neighbors and to everyone in need. On the death of Mrs. Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Everett who had gone to Florida, went to New Jersey and took charge of the remains. They arrive here this morning. The funeral will take place at 1:30 tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from the E. A. Everett residence.
Waseca Herald 3-15-1923
Contributed by S. R. Allen
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