TALENTED WOMAN DEAD AT 42
Occasionally a newspaper is called upon to chronicle the death of one who has been an outstanding figure in community affairs, and who although forced to relinquish life's struggle at an early age, has nevertheless in that short period made a name that will long be remembered, Mrs. Arthur Duffield, who passed away on Wednesday morning was without a doubt the most brilliant and broadly speaking talented woman, that has resided in our midst for many years.
In her activities locally she was recognized as a leader and organizer in almost every venture that had been put forward in Arthur township and many in Browns Valley. Her friends had learned to rely on her for untiring efforts and her opinion was always of the sort that inspired her helpers to greater work. In fact, her activities were so tireless, that overwork contributed to her untimely end.
Mrs. Duffield was born in Abingdon, Illinois on July 4, 1884, her parents being Dr. and Mrs. Livy Hatchitt of that city. Her maiden name was Nina Hatchitt. In her early life she took up teaching, and later secured a position at secretarial work in the agricultural department at Washington, where she achieved considerable notoriety as a writer. In spite of promising success at a writing career, and a following in business lines, she forsook that life and on January 19, 1910 was united in marriage to Arthur Duffield, and came to Browns Valley to make her home. In the past sixteen years, besides looking after her home, and taking an active part in the many club activities which was sponsored in her community, she has found considerable time to do an abundance of writing on a varied chain of topics. Her ability was recognized and has been a potential force in the fine community spirit that now prevails among the residents of Arthur township. For many years she was president of the L.L. Club, which has been a greater factor in community activities.
Besides her literary work and her other social activities, Mrs. Duffield has also found ample time to look after her home, and raise a family of six children, five boys and one girl, who with her husband, are left without her guiding hand. They are Ward, Lee, Clare, Stanley, Keith and Florence.
Several years ago, Mrs. Duffield began to feel the effects of heart trouble. Complications slowly but surely developed, which forced her to cease her strenuous work and confine herself solely to her home work. She had just recently returned from a visit with her sister and mother in Illinois, and had been improved in health, but within the last few weeks her condition had grown gradually worse, and with a weakened heart the end came.
Funeral services will be held from the M.E. church this afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Leadbeater, her favorite pastor, of Coleraine, Minn., officiating. Interment will be made in the Lakeview cemetery east of town.
Thus ends the mortal life of a woman, who in a short span of years accomplished as much or more than many do in lives twice as lengthy. Her friends are numbered by the hundreds, and her acquaintanceship is wide. Her influence will be felt for many years to come.
Besides her family, she is also survived by her mother in Illinois, and a sister living at home, a sister in Newton, Iowa and a brother in New York City.
Occasionally a newspaper is called upon to chronicle the death of one who has been an outstanding figure in community affairs, and who although forced to relinquish life's struggle at an early age, has nevertheless in that short period made a name that will long be remembered, Mrs. Arthur Duffield, who passed away on Wednesday morning was without a doubt the most brilliant and broadly speaking talented woman, that has resided in our midst for many years.
In her activities locally she was recognized as a leader and organizer in almost every venture that had been put forward in Arthur township and many in Browns Valley. Her friends had learned to rely on her for untiring efforts and her opinion was always of the sort that inspired her helpers to greater work. In fact, her activities were so tireless, that overwork contributed to her untimely end.
Mrs. Duffield was born in Abingdon, Illinois on July 4, 1884, her parents being Dr. and Mrs. Livy Hatchitt of that city. Her maiden name was Nina Hatchitt. In her early life she took up teaching, and later secured a position at secretarial work in the agricultural department at Washington, where she achieved considerable notoriety as a writer. In spite of promising success at a writing career, and a following in business lines, she forsook that life and on January 19, 1910 was united in marriage to Arthur Duffield, and came to Browns Valley to make her home. In the past sixteen years, besides looking after her home, and taking an active part in the many club activities which was sponsored in her community, she has found considerable time to do an abundance of writing on a varied chain of topics. Her ability was recognized and has been a potential force in the fine community spirit that now prevails among the residents of Arthur township. For many years she was president of the L.L. Club, which has been a greater factor in community activities.
Besides her literary work and her other social activities, Mrs. Duffield has also found ample time to look after her home, and raise a family of six children, five boys and one girl, who with her husband, are left without her guiding hand. They are Ward, Lee, Clare, Stanley, Keith and Florence.
Several years ago, Mrs. Duffield began to feel the effects of heart trouble. Complications slowly but surely developed, which forced her to cease her strenuous work and confine herself solely to her home work. She had just recently returned from a visit with her sister and mother in Illinois, and had been improved in health, but within the last few weeks her condition had grown gradually worse, and with a weakened heart the end came.
Funeral services will be held from the M.E. church this afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Leadbeater, her favorite pastor, of Coleraine, Minn., officiating. Interment will be made in the Lakeview cemetery east of town.
Thus ends the mortal life of a woman, who in a short span of years accomplished as much or more than many do in lives twice as lengthy. Her friends are numbered by the hundreds, and her acquaintanceship is wide. Her influence will be felt for many years to come.
Besides her family, she is also survived by her mother in Illinois, and a sister living at home, a sister in Newton, Iowa and a brother in New York City.
TALENTED WOMAN DEAD AT 42
Occasionally a newspaper is called upon to chronicle the death of one who has been an outstanding figure in community affairs, and who although forced to relinquish life's struggle at an early age, has nevertheless in that short period made a name that will long be remembered, Mrs. Arthur Duffield, who passed away on Wednesday morning was without a doubt the most brilliant and broadly speaking talented woman, that has resided in our midst for many years.
In her activities locally she was recognized as a leader and organizer in almost every venture that had been put forward in Arthur township and many in Browns Valley. Her friends had learned to rely on her for untiring efforts and her opinion was always of the sort that inspired her helpers to greater work. In fact, her activities were so tireless, that overwork contributed to her untimely end.
Mrs. Duffield was born in Abingdon, Illinois on July 4, 1884, her parents being Dr. and Mrs. Livy Hatchitt of that city. Her maiden name was Nina Hatchitt. In her early life she took up teaching, and later secured a position at secretarial work in the agricultural department at Washington, where she achieved considerable notoriety as a writer. In spite of promising success at a writing career, and a following in business lines, she forsook that life and on January 19, 1910 was united in marriage to Arthur Duffield, and came to Browns Valley to make her home. In the past sixteen years, besides looking after her home, and taking an active part in the many club activities which was sponsored in her community, she has found considerable time to do an abundance of writing on a varied chain of topics. Her ability was recognized and has been a potential force in the fine community spirit that now prevails among the residents of Arthur township. For many years she was president of the L.L. Club, which has been a greater factor in community activities.
Besides her literary work and her other social activities, Mrs. Duffield has also found ample time to look after her home, and raise a family of six children, five boys and one girl, who with her husband, are left without her guiding hand. They are Ward, Lee, Clare, Stanley, Keith and Florence.
Several years ago, Mrs. Duffield began to feel the effects of heart trouble. Complications slowly but surely developed, which forced her to cease her strenuous work and confine herself solely to her home work. She had just recently returned from a visit with her sister and mother in Illinois, and had been improved in health, but within the last few weeks her condition had grown gradually worse, and with a weakened heart the end came.
Funeral services will be held from the M.E. church this afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Leadbeater, her favorite pastor, of Coleraine, Minn., officiating. Interment will be made in the Lakeview cemetery east of town.
Thus ends the mortal life of a woman, who in a short span of years accomplished as much or more than many do in lives twice as lengthy. Her friends are numbered by the hundreds, and her acquaintanceship is wide. Her influence will be felt for many years to come.
Besides her family, she is also survived by her mother in Illinois, and a sister living at home, a sister in Newton, Iowa and a brother in New York City.
Occasionally a newspaper is called upon to chronicle the death of one who has been an outstanding figure in community affairs, and who although forced to relinquish life's struggle at an early age, has nevertheless in that short period made a name that will long be remembered, Mrs. Arthur Duffield, who passed away on Wednesday morning was without a doubt the most brilliant and broadly speaking talented woman, that has resided in our midst for many years.
In her activities locally she was recognized as a leader and organizer in almost every venture that had been put forward in Arthur township and many in Browns Valley. Her friends had learned to rely on her for untiring efforts and her opinion was always of the sort that inspired her helpers to greater work. In fact, her activities were so tireless, that overwork contributed to her untimely end.
Mrs. Duffield was born in Abingdon, Illinois on July 4, 1884, her parents being Dr. and Mrs. Livy Hatchitt of that city. Her maiden name was Nina Hatchitt. In her early life she took up teaching, and later secured a position at secretarial work in the agricultural department at Washington, where she achieved considerable notoriety as a writer. In spite of promising success at a writing career, and a following in business lines, she forsook that life and on January 19, 1910 was united in marriage to Arthur Duffield, and came to Browns Valley to make her home. In the past sixteen years, besides looking after her home, and taking an active part in the many club activities which was sponsored in her community, she has found considerable time to do an abundance of writing on a varied chain of topics. Her ability was recognized and has been a potential force in the fine community spirit that now prevails among the residents of Arthur township. For many years she was president of the L.L. Club, which has been a greater factor in community activities.
Besides her literary work and her other social activities, Mrs. Duffield has also found ample time to look after her home, and raise a family of six children, five boys and one girl, who with her husband, are left without her guiding hand. They are Ward, Lee, Clare, Stanley, Keith and Florence.
Several years ago, Mrs. Duffield began to feel the effects of heart trouble. Complications slowly but surely developed, which forced her to cease her strenuous work and confine herself solely to her home work. She had just recently returned from a visit with her sister and mother in Illinois, and had been improved in health, but within the last few weeks her condition had grown gradually worse, and with a weakened heart the end came.
Funeral services will be held from the M.E. church this afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Leadbeater, her favorite pastor, of Coleraine, Minn., officiating. Interment will be made in the Lakeview cemetery east of town.
Thus ends the mortal life of a woman, who in a short span of years accomplished as much or more than many do in lives twice as lengthy. Her friends are numbered by the hundreds, and her acquaintanceship is wide. Her influence will be felt for many years to come.
Besides her family, she is also survived by her mother in Illinois, and a sister living at home, a sister in Newton, Iowa and a brother in New York City.
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