Mrs. R. R. Williams,
Pioneer Citizen, Buried Thursday

The death of Mrs. Robert R. Williams, a resident of Manning throughout her entire married life, occurred on Tuesday, August 11th, 1931, at the Wyatt Memorial hospital after an illness of fully a year. Although not bedfast during all this time, she suffered a great deal at times, especially during the last few months. The nature of her illness was beyond help though surgical skill, and the members of her family gave her the best of care during the time of illness.

It was quite a blow to Mrs. Williams when the Doctor passed this life on Monday, June 8th, 1931. Not being in good health at the time, to see her true life's companion taken from her, hastened the termination of her life, no doubt. She passed this life at the age of 72 years 6 months and 16 days.

Mrs. Emma Williams, nee Branson was born near Morrison, Illinois, January 26th, 1859. When 10 years of age she moved with her parents to Lamoille, Marshall county, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. She attended college at the State Normal School at Cedar Falls, for two years. Teaching school in Marshall County, also in Carroll County which brought her in the direction of Manning before the town was started and also taught school in the Manning schools afterwards.

She was united in marriage to Dr. R.R. Williams (2nd wife) on August 12th, in 1885. She was the member of a family of ten children. One sister, Mrs. Fred Bennett of Arnolds Park and a number of nieces and nephews surviving her.
She also leaves a host of friends in Manning and vicinity; was a member of the Eastern Star of Manning and a member of the Woman's Club of Manning. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, August the 13th, at two o'clock from the Presbyterian Church, the Reverend A.L. Howland officiating. The ladies quartette from the Manning Woman's club rendering the music. The organization of the Eastern Star conducted the services at the grave.
Interment was made at the Manning Cemetery.

Relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennett of Arnolds Park, Iowa; Miss Hazel Hockett, Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Mildred Anderson, Sioux City, Iowa; Mr. Fred Hockett, Sioux City, Iowa; Mr. Edwin Davis, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mrs. Lila Fronerie, Ames, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Moser, Ames, Iowa; and Miss Dorothy Moser, Ames, Iowa.