Obit of Miss Alida WOOLSEY Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives March 16, 2001 by Jacklyn Cairns < jacksonvt@yahoo.com > ******************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain written consent of the contributor or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ******************************************************** Surnames: WOOLSEY, THOMAS, NILES, ALLEN Taken from Geneva Lakes Herald - Lake Geneva, Walworth county, WI, 05 Jun 1903 Obituary Miss Alida Woolsey Died in Chicago-Was Buried Here Alida L. Woolsey wasborn in Easton, Adams County, Wis., October 14, 1874 and died in Chicago from the effects of an operation for appendicitis, May 30, 1903. In company with her sister came to Lake Geneva for employment in 1893 and has since made this place her home although much of her time has been spent in Chicago following her occupation, that of a seamstress. Five years ago she became a member of the Congregational church in which place of her choice the funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Miss Woolsey was of a bright, hopeful, sunny disposition a loyal friend and loved by all who knew her. She was always ready to sacrifice her own wishes and feelings for those she loved and the sunshine of her presence will be sadly missed in her home circle and in others where she was so often found. Several weeks ago she was found to be suffering from appendicitis and later decided to undergo an operation which at first appeared to be successful, but on Friday night she was found to be sinking. Her aunt, Mrs. W.I. Thomas who had been her constant attendant during the operation, was summoned who sent telegrams hastily to her other friends. Her mother and sister, Mrs. R.J. Niles, succeeded in catching a train that bore them to her side two hours before she passed away. As she approached the end her only anxiety seemed to be the grief of those about her. An especially sad feature was that she was to be married to Mr. J. Martin Allen as soon as she recovered. Mr. Allen was in New York city when he received the telegram she was dying. He took the first train to get to her, but was too late. A number of relatives and friends came from Chicago and other places to attend the funeral. Many floral tributes were sent by friends as tokens of respect and sympathy, respect for one who was held in highest esteem by all who knew her and sympathy for those who had suffered so great a loss. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey and the large circle of brothers, sisters and friends who are left to mourn their loss.