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Note: her daughter Bertha Crane O'Harro:
Riley, Kansas July 5, 1907
Dear Bertha we received your walcom letter this morning we were gladito see that you arrived safe in Seattle. I can amagen how long thosefourteen 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 overwith my Dear Bertha.
I do hope you will keep well and happy. I am glad to see you foundthe folks well. It does make me feel real sad when I think about myDear Sister not being able to speak. Does she seem to bear hermisforshen patiently?
Bertha Dear I have been feeling real poorley since you went. Thismorning I was so bad I thought I would break down completely but thisafternoon I am good deal better agan.
Bertha I never thought until after you was gone it would be so hard tohave you leave me so far. Bertha Dear I would like to write you along 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. Isend my love and well wishes Dear Sister now that you have one of myDear once with you I hope she will be a comfort to you like she alwayshas been to me.
Your Sister Hannah ******* This letter was undated, but was presumably written after the July 5thletter.
Dear Bertha you dont know how glade we were to hear from you oncemore. It seems so strange you did not get our letter, next time youwrite us be sure and write us a long letter and tell us abouteverything. I want you to tell me about Aunt Christine and all of herchildren. How they are getting along and if they knew you when theysaw you. Well Bertha did you find your Uncle Swan anything like yourUncle Ned?
Papa forgot to tell you Mrs. Will Pierce had her arm badly hurt. Thebone below her elbo cracked and her wrist badly sprained. It was herright 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 getthe money sometime.
My Dear Sister
I see in Bertha's letter that you your and part of my folks was out inthe woods eating your dinner. I am glad to see you are able to beeout and enjoy your self with the rest.
I wonder more than once if time seems long and dreary to you. I wishyou had strength to write me a letter.
My Dear Sister I do hope you enjoy having my Bertha with you sheallways has been such a good girl.
Now I must quit my scribling and get supper. I am going to Churchthis 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 AlbertCrane:
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 Co. Seattle
Hannah dead buried yesterday tell Bertha to come home soon.
9:57 am J. A. Crane **** Obituary from the Riley Regent - August 1, 1907 (Copied, verbatim, byher 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 tocall 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 ofher care to her family cheerfully and always wished to identifyherself with Christians and only on Sunday night before her death sheattended church. She leaves a husband and nine children, the oldestson in the army located at the Philipine Islands. Miss Bertha whorecently went to live with her aunt in Seattle, Washington, leavingseven 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 ofAges, Jesus Lover of My Soul, Nearer My God to Thee and saved to theuttermost beautiful old songs what would heaven be with out them. The casket was covered with beautifulflowers.
The Text selected by the family, Come unto me all ye that Labor areheavy laden and I will give you rest. Thus the last tribute ofrespect for Mrs. Crane another lesson that life is uncertain. Are weliving ready for the call?"
The following was copied from the Clifton News (Clifton is nearVining): "August 8, 1907 - Vining Column - "Mr. and Mrs. Cranereturned home from Milford being called there by the death of hisson's wife." ****** Julian Albert Crane purchased Lot 255 (Johanna's burial space) inRiley Cemetery on May 8, 1908.
Note: The following are letters written by Johanna Lindquist and saved by
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