Laura Ethel Hoffman was born near Liberty Center, O., February 26, 1890, and died at her home in Liberty Center March 11, 1912 at the age of 22 years and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Floyd S. Crum September 25, 1907, and to them were born two children, one son, Darrel Stadden, and one daughter, Meredith Louise, the little girl being but about five months old. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, the two children, father and mother, grandfather and grandmother, many other relatives and friends.

Laura was a member of Union Lodge No. 273 D. of R., and Blanche Olive Temple No. 258 Pythian Sisters, and these orders attended the funeral in a body. She was a great favorite with all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed, not only by her relatives and intimate friends, but by the community in general.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, in Liberty Center, Thursday, March 14th, conducted by Rev. W. H. Baker, of McClure, assisted by Rev. C. S. Barron. Interment in Young’s cemetery.