Lindquist, Johannah (b. 17 DEC 1862, d. 28 JUL 1907)

Note: The following are letters written by Johanna Lindquist and saved by her daughter Bertha Crane O'Harro:

Riley, Kansas July 5, 1907

Dear Bertha we received your walcom letter this morning we were gladi to see that you arrived safe in Seattle. I can amagen how long those fourteen ours must have been to you waiting and looking for the folks. I am glad I did not know any thing about it until it was all over with my Dear Bertha.

I do hope you will keep well and happy. I am glad to see you found the folks well. It does make me feel real sad when I think about my Dear Sister not being able to speak. Does she seem to bear her misforshen patiently?

Bertha Dear I have been feeling real poorley since you went. This morning I was so bad I thought I would break down completely but this afternoon I am good deal better agan.

Bertha I never thought until after you was gone it would be so hard to have you leave me so far. Bertha Dear I would like to write you a long letter but I will have to give it up.

Kindness love and well wishes from your loving mother and all.

Tell Sister Carie I am not able to write her a letter this time. I send my love and well wishes Dear Sister now that you have one of my Dear once with you I hope she will be a comfort to you like she always has been to me. Your Sister Hannah

This letter was undated, but was presumably written after the July 5th letter.

Dear Bertha you dont know how glade we were to hear from you once more. It seems so strange you did not get our letter, next time you write us be sure and write us a long letter and tell us about everything. I want you to tell me about Aunt Christine and all of her children. How they are getting along and if they knew you when they saw you. Well Bertha did you find your Uncle Swan anything like your Uncle Ned?

Papa forgot to tell you Mrs. Will Pierce had her arm badly hurt. The bone below her elbo cracked and her wrist badly sprained. It was her right arm.

My Dear Bertha be sure ans write us wright away.

Your Loving Mother

My dear girl I think it is very kind in you to think about my ??? carnet be sure and write a few lines to Mr. Harris. Mabey we can get the money sometime.

My Dear Sister

I see in Bertha's letter that you your and part of my folks was out in the woods eating your dinner. I am glad to see you are able to bee out and enjoy your self with the rest.

I wonder more than once if time seems long and dreary to you. I wish you had strength to write me a letter.

My Dear Sister I do hope you enjoy having my Bertha with you she allways has been such a good girl.

Now I must quit my scribling and get supper. I am going to Church this evening I wish I could take you along. Just a few lines from your Loving Sister Hannah Crane

The following Western Union Telegrams were sent by Julian Albert Crane:

Riley, Kansas, July 28, 1907

S. P. Swanson, Post Office, Seattle, Washington

Hanna sick no hopes tell Bertha to come at once.

J. A. Crane 7:54 PM

Riley, Kansas, July 31, 1907

S. P. Swanson, Care Mitchell Lewis and Stover County Seattle

Hannah dead buried yesterday tell Bertha to come home soon.

9:57 am J. A. Crane

This obituary from the Riley Regent - August 1, 1907 (Copied, verbatim, by her granddaughter, Shirley Jane Lindsey Tift.) "Mrs. Crane Deceased. Our people were started Sunday evening to hear of Mrs. Crane's death. Although not being well for some time, she was not serious enough to call a doctor, until the last few hours which proved to be too late. Her sudden death cast a gloom over the town and entire vicinity, everyone, everyone expressing sympathy.

Mrs. Crane was a very submissive Christian lady bearing the care of her care to her family cheerfully and always wished to identify herself with Christians and only on Sunday night before her death she attended church. She leaves a husband and nine children, the oldest son in the army located at the Philipine Islands. Miss Bertha who recently went to live with her aunt in Seattle, Washington, leaving seven children to follow their dear mama to her last resting place. The youngest being less than two years old.

Funeral conducted by her minister, Rev. McCarger at the M. E. church, Tuesday afternoon. The songs selected by the family were, Rock of Ages, Jesus Lover of My Soul, Nearer My God to Thee and saved to the uttermost beautiful old songs what would heaven be with out them. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers.

The Text selected by the family, Come unto me all ye that Labor are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Thus the last tribute of respect for Mrs. Crane another lesson that life is uncertain. Are we living ready for the call?"

The following was copied from the Clifton News (Clifton is near Vining): "August 8, 1907 - Vining Column - "Mr. and Mrs. Crane returned home from Milford being called there by the death of his son's wife."

Julian Albert Crane purchased Lot 255 (Johanna's burial space) in Riley Cemetery on May 8, 1908.

Note: Franklin Walter RANDLES was a graduate of a medical school in St. Louis, Missouri, and he practiced medicine for 40 years.

Note: [Strahan Family Reunion .FTW]

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Virgie married and divorced Richard Lee Teague twice.[MosesSr.FTW]

Virgie married and divorced Richard Lee Teague twice.

Note: They had no children of their own; however, they took Johree Stockstill, child of their niece, Beatrice Spiers and Guy Stockstill, into their home and raised her.[Strahan Family Reunion .FTW]

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Obit lists l foster daughter, Mrs. Johnee Saint[MosesSr.FTW]

Obit lists l foster daughter, Mrs. Johnee Saint

Note: In the 1920 census Eliza was listed as a 38 yr old widow, having a son Fred age 12, living in beat 5 on the McNeill to Ceasar Road with her brother in law Leonard Spiers age 44.

Note: In the 1910 census, Cleve was listed as a 23 yr old farmer, working out, living in beat 5 with wife Fannie age 23, married 3 yrs, having a daughter age 1 yr 9 mo.

Note: In the 1920 Pearl River County, Ms. census Cairy was listed as a 31 yr old railroad section foreman living in beat 3 near his brothers Mack and Josh with his wife Birdie age 27 and their 4 children.

Occupation: Place: Railroad Section foreman
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Note: In the 1920 Pearl River County, Ms. census Mack was listed as a 27 yr old railroad section foreman living in beat 3 with wife Floy age 14. Staying with them at the time were Mack's widowed mother, Lournda V. Lee Spiers age 61 and his younger brother Josh age 17.

Note: In the 1910 census of Pearl River County, Joel was listed as a 39 yr old farmer, owning his own farm, having his post office at Mc Neill, Ms., living with wife Eliza age 28 and son Fred age 2. Staying with them at the time was his 35 yr old brother Leonard who worked on the farm.

Cause: logging accident
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Note: Cause of death: Logging accident