In Dodge Centre, Minn., June 3, 1903, of complication of diseases, Elnora J. Sanford, wife of Deacon E. A. Sanford, in the 55th year of her age.
Sister Sanford was the eldest daughter of Samuel T. and Sarah Mills, deceased. With her parents she came to this state in 1863. In January, 1868, she was married to Thompson B. Severance, who died Nov. 25, 1872. Feb. 6, 1875, she was married to E. A. Sanford. From her youth she has been an active and faithful worker in the church and in the community. Being of a generous and sympathetic disposition, guests in her home found a hearty welcome. But her life has suddenly closed, to be “Remembered by what she has done.” When about eleven years of age she was converted and joined the Seventh-day Baptist church, of Dakota, Wis. On moving to Minnesota she became one of the early members of the Wasioja and Ashland church, now called the Dodge Centre church. She leaves to mourn her loss the sorrowing husband and seven children and four sisters and three brothers - Rev. N. M. Mills, Rev. O. S. Mills, and R. J. Mills. Services were conducted at the house, June 7, by the pastor, assisted by Rev. H. D. Clarke. G. W. L.
