This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barbdale_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northdakota.counties.wells/200.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GRAND FORKS HERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 1913 PAGE 4 ALL FESSENDEN MOURNS DEATH Funeral of Mrs. J.K. Swan largely attended; Beautiful Floral Tributes. (Herald Special Service) Fessenden, N.D. Oct. 7- Every business house in this city was closed Tuesday forenoon for the funeral of Mrs. J.K. Swan, one of the best know woman of the city and beloved by everybody. This was indicated by the immense crowd gathered at St. Augustine Church at 10:30 A.M. when the funeral mass was read by Rev. Father Hart of Carrington. The funeral procession was greated with the sacred song "Lead Kindly Light", rendered by a mixed quartet. Miss Congdon sang two solos, "Face to Face" and "Oh Eyes that are Weary." The ceremony was followed by a brief sermon by Father Hart, who told what his audience already knew, of the beautiful life of the deceased, and reminded his hearers how near death is to all. The quartet sang "While Our Hearts are Bound with Woe" and again "My God, My Father" as the procession left the church where the earthly remains of Mrs. Swan were laid to rest. The pallbearers were: Peter Fahey, Patrick O'Neil, U.F. Hunt, W.W. Biness, T.L. Bleseker, E.F. Volkmann. The esteem in which the deceased was held was emphasized by the elaborate floral offerings from friends far and near from those of her home city and former homes at Grand Forks and St. Paul. Among the out-of-town floral tributes a beautiful piece from the Elks Lodge, Grand Forks, in the orders colors, a floral harp and wreath sent by Capt. M.L. McCormack, and Alex McKenzie, St. Paul, the Masonic Lodge of Harvey, Newell & Co.,St. Paul, besides tributes from numerous friends in Grand Forks, St. Paul, and local people. Besides almost the entire citizenship of Fessenden, there were many people from outside who attended the services, among whom were Mrs. Mary Maloney, Miss Sue Maloney, William F. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. John McIrney, Miss Kate Ryan and Mrs. M. White, all of Grand Forks; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Darcy of Virgnia, Minn.; Mrs. Lynn H. Cowell of Borden, Sask.; James S. Darcy of Veum, Sask.; Chas. Wing and Joe Doyle of Carrington; N.J. Lloyd of Minot; Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson and Frank Bowers of Manfred; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garvin of Cathay, and others. The death of Mrs. Swan being so sudden and unexpected, many who would have attended did not learn the sad news until too late. Her death was mourned by the entire community as she was beloved by all and did not have an enemy. Her noble character; enriched by a life of devotion to others and companionship to a man who possessed beneath the rugged exterior of a pioneer, the qualities of a gentleman. They were devoted to each other and both posessed, in a liberal degree, the greatest of virtues, charity. In it's dispensation, there was no ostentation, but quietly, and surely they always rendered aid, in kindly and goodly acts to those deserving and unfortunate. Besides her husband, Mrs. Swan leaves a daughter, Mrs. H.H. Parsons, of this city; and the Darcy brothers and sisters who received the foster care of the deceased as a Mother. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.