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Note: N198 Laura Maud Edwards never married.
1888 - June 12 - Minneapolis Tribune - “In the municipal court yesterday Fannie Smith, Maud Edwards, and Minnie Smith were fined $15 each for visiting a house of ill fame, and John Carroll was sent to the work house for 15 days for a similar offense.” (note : This may not be our Maude. She would have been 18 at this time.There was another “Maud Edwards” in Minneapolis at this time, who was reported in another newspaper article to have run off and married.)
1889 Passport app: living in Chicago Ill, student. Description: 5 ft 5 in tall, medium forehead, nose- common, mouth-ordinary, chin-round, hair-dark brown, complexion-fair, face-oval. Witness: Otis Jones.
Laura Maude went to Leipzig Germany in 1889 with her brother, Charles Lincoln, and his wife, Jessie Safford, and was there when Charles’ and Jessie’s first child was born in 1890.
1890- Sept 24- St. Paul Daily Globe: “Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards and infant son, with Miss Laura Maud Edwards have returned from a year’s stay abroad and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Junius Edwards at 500 Eighth Street south.”
1892 - Nov 22 - Minneapolis Tribune - "TWO GAY EVENTS - The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin Calhoun, on Eighth street and Fifth avenue south, was the scene of a large and elaborate young people's party last evening, given in honor of Miss Maud Edwards, who has just returned from a visit in Chicago. The house is admirably arranged for such a gathering as filled the parlors and halls and later throughout the ball room on the third floor. Four hundred invitations had been issued for the event, and of this number fully 300 met with a personal resume. The guests included a large number of married couples, but the majority were from the younger set. Nothing had been spared to make the occasion unusual beauty, and the elaborateness of appointments extended through every apartment. The receiving party formed a circle from the doorway to the large window opposite, and included Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, Miss Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bartleson, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Tenney, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Townsend, Miss Mabel Keit and Miss Annie Dennis. Among the guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, who have returned from Chicago to spend the winter at their old home, and Mr. and Mrs. E. Junius Edwards, also of Chicago. Mrs. Calhoun received in a gown of light green ????? over silk, with duchesse lace and diamonds. Miss Edwards was attired in white crepe de chine with garniture of silk lace. Miss Keith wore pink silk; Miss Denniss was dressed in black and yellow, and Mrs. John Edwards had on a handsone dress of gray hongaline (?) with panels embroiderd in velvet and steel. The corasage was inbued (?) with embroidered gray chiffon and point lace.
1894 - Jan 21 - Minneapolis Tribune - “Miss Maud Edwards entertained the Kaffe Klatsch yesterday afternoon at her home, 500 Eight street south.”
1897 - Oct 07; St. Paul Globe: "YEAR OF GOOD WORK
Passed by the Ladles' Social Circle—Officers Elected.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Church of the Redeemer passed another milestone in its career yesterday in holding its annual meeting for the presentation of reports of the last year, and the election of new officers. The circle has been an integral part of the work of the church, almost since the inception of the church society, and has been an effective element in promoting sociability among the members for more than thirty years. The object of the circle is mainly social, with the care of the needy and destitute within the church membership, as an added incentive to activity. The newly organized social settlement In North Minneapolis will be the object of its special care this year and it was voted to contribute a certain sum each month toward the support of that work. Social Circle has a membership of seventy-five. Miss Holmes, as the retiring president, occupied the chair until the installation of the new president. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. H. H. Kimball, president; Mrs. Thomas Lowry, Mrs. Robert Stratton, vice presidents; Miss O. P. Briggs, secretary; Mrs. T. E. Mercer, treasurer.
A special committee was appointed for the social settlement work, which in cludes a kindergarten, to consist of Mrs. C. T. Allen, Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. L. C. Lawrence, Mrs. J. S. Kearney, Miss Maude Edwards. Committees were also appointed for relief social, entertainment."
1898 - Jan 9 Minneapolis Tribune “Miss Maud Edwards of 500 Eighth street south, entertained informally Wednesday evening for the members of the Young People’s class of the Church of the Redeemer. Dancing was the amusement provided. Frappe was dispensed and light refreshments served the guests of whom there were 50.”
1900 - Feb 25 Minneapolis Tribune -”Miss Maud Edwards entertained informally Thursday evening at her home in Eighth street south, for Miss Ada Burtis, receiving 30 of her friends. Flags and patriotic decorations were reminders of the day, and a cherry tree was planted in the swelling bow window as an incentive to truthfulness. Miss Florence Burtis played several piano numbers and after the program there was dancing. Frappe was served.”
1900 Census-Laura Maud (30) is living with Nancy Edwards (age 72) at 500 8th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. Edward Junius and his family are living next door. Adelia Wickersham (age 74) living there, too.
1901 - March 03; St Paul Globe: “Mrs. John Edwards and Miss Maude Edwards are at present in Chicago. Next week they will go to Kansas City to remain until the end of March.”
1902 - Oct 1 -Minneapolis Tribune: “ The Helen B. Salisbury Y. W. C. T. U. will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Miss Maud Edwards, 2700 Nicollet avenue.
1905 - Minn census - Laura Maud is living at 2321 Blaisdell Ave., Minneapolis, MN with Nancy Edwards (age 77), a cook, and a coachman.
1906 Minneapolis Journal - May 28 - LOST - SATURDAY NOON IN OR NEAR Glass Block, string of gold beads. Return to 2321 Blaisdell av for reward. ( I am assuming this was Laura Maud’s ad as she seems to be still living at 2321 Blaisdell at this time)
1907 - Aug 20 - Minneapolis Tribune- “”in honor of Miss Mabelle Thompson, a charming bride of September, a number of pretty affairs have been planned. Mrs. Seavey Bailey and Miss Maud Edwards will entertain in her honor at their home on Blaisdell avenue. Thursday afternoon Mrs. F. F. Murray will be hostess at a miscellaneous shower for Miss Thompson and Friday evening Miss Grace Gerrish will entertain at her home at Lake Harriet for the prospective bride. The coming Saturday Mrs. Roy ALderson Cooley will preside at a charming breakfast for the wedding party.”
1908 - Oct 14 - Minneapolis Tribune - Mrs. Arthur Jordan Edwards was the honor guest at bridge yesterday afternoon given by Mrs. Laura M Edwards at her home, 2321 Blaisdell avenue. A buffet luncheon wa served in the diningroom where a mound of pink roses formed a center piede on the table. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. E. J. Edwards, and Mrs. E. P. De Haven. Bridge was played at six tables.
1909 - Minneapolis, Minnesota City Directory - Edwards, Laura M stenographer C F Blanke Tea & Coffee Co. b 1420 Chicago Ave
Edwards, Mrs (?) Laura M r 2321 Blaisdell av
1909 - Mar 18 - Minneapolis Morning Tribune - "Members of Colonial chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, were entertained yesterday afternoon, at the home of Miss Maud Edwards, 2321 Blaisdell avenue. The hostesses were Miss Edwards and Mmes E. J. Edwards and C. E Brewster. Professor Snyder of the School of Agriculture gave a talk on "Pure Food," and piano solos were rendered by Robert Behrens. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. Backus.
St. Patrick colors were suggested in the dining room, where green and white carnations were used, while American flags adorned the other rooms. Presiding at the tea table were Mmes. Frank Knoblauch, Ehrle Nunnally and Venning P. Hollis. They were assisted by the Misses Winifred Westlake, Blanch Wells, and Marjorie Edwards."
1909 - Aug 10 - Minneapolis Morning Tribune “Miss Maude Edwards of Blaisdell avenue has as her guests her cousins, Mrs. L. F. Taliafero and Mrs. J. P. Bliss (granddaughter of Edwin Stockton) and children of Denver, Col. Miss Edwards’ guests will remain until the latter part of the week , when they leave for Chicago. Miss Edwards, with Mrs. Eugene P. DeHaven, wil be among the Minneapolitans wo will leave in the fall for Europe. They will sail on the Haverford, Oct.9, Miss Edwards to remain a year and Mrs. DeHaven for a shorter time.”
1910 - Nov 9 - Minneapolis Tribune - “Miss Maude Edwards returned yesterday from a year’s trip to Europe. She is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Brewster, 717 Kenwood parkway and is planning to visit Minneapolis relatives until after the holidays when she expects to go to California.”
1914 - Jan 23 - Minneapolis Morning Tribune “Miss Maude Edwards, 2321 Blaisdell avenue south, left yesterday for Los Angeles where she expects to be for the remainder of the winter.”
1914 - Sept 30 -Minneapolis Tribune: “ Mrs. Virginia Chapin of Queen avenue south entertained Monday at a dinner party in honor of Miss Florence Louise McCray and Mr. William E. Brewster, whose marriage is to take place Saturday at the home of the bride on Essex street southeast.
Miss Laura Maud Edwards also shared the honors with the young people. Miss Edwards will leave this evening to make her home in Los Angeles with her sister, Mrs. Flora Fargo. The table appointments were in pink and white, with a bowl of pink roses as a centerpiece.” Sept 30 1914
1915 - Dec 9 - Minneapolis Morning Tribune - “Miss Laura Maude Edwards, formerly of Minneapolis, arrived yesterday morning from Eaton, MD., to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles E. Brewster, 717 Kenwood boulevard, until after Christmas. She visited a cousin in Chicago on her way West.”
1916 - Jan 11 - “Minneapolis Morning Tribune - “Miss Laura Maude Edwards, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles E. Brewster of Kenwood boulevard, left last Thursday for Los Angeles where she now makes her home.”
1917 - Nov 18 - Minneapolis Morning Tribune - "Mr. and Mrs. John F. Calhoun of Easton, MD., formerly of Minneapolis, are the guests of their son and Daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards Calhoun, 1708 James avenue south, while on their way to spend the winter with their sister, Miss Maude Edwards."
1920 Census-Laura Maud is living with her sister, Flora Fargo, in Los Angeles, CA. No occupation.
1930 Census-Laura Maud (60) is living with a nurse in Los Angeles, CA.
1931 - Obit - Sept 21 - Los Angeles Times
“Edwards, at 2635 Monmouth avenue, Miss Laura Maud Edwards, beloved sister of Dr. Charles L Edwards of this city, and Mrs. Clara E Calhoun of San Francisco, Cal; sister-in-law of Charles E. Brewster of Minneapolis, Minn.
Funeral services Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the residence, 2835 Monmouth Avenue. W. A. Brown, funeral director.”
1933 - Aug 6, 1933
In the fourth sale, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Savage acquired a ten- room residence at 2635 Monmouth avenue from the estate of Laura Maud Edwards
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41172 - California death file no.
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LAURA MAUD EDWARDS
Birth:
Oct. 8, 1870
Death:
Sep. 20, 1931
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Family links:
Parents:
John Edwards (1814 - 1896)
Nancy Stockton Edwards (1828 - 1906)
Burial:
Lakewood Cemetery
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota, USA
Plot: SECTION 10 LOT 148 GRAVE 6
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Created by: Karen Frederickson
Record added: Sep 01, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 57991597
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California Death Index - Death Certificate no. 10451; Date of Death 20 Sept 1931; Date of birth recorded as 8 Oct 1976; age 60 y, 11 mo, 12 da; cause of death, chronic myocarditis, mitral regurgitation; duration 20 years. address 2635 Monmouth Av, Los Angeles; length of residence at place of death - 20 yrs; in California 20 years; informant Dr. Chas L. Edwards, addr 2635 Monmouth Av. Rosdale Crematory;
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