Thompson - Alice Lee
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 19 Nov 1915
Funeral services of an impressive nature conducted for Mrs. Alice Lee Thompson from her late residence, Sherwood Place, East Pike Street this afternoon were attended by a large number. Tribute to the worthy life of the widow of the famed author, Maurice Thompson was paid in the brief sermon delivered by Dr. GL Mackintosh, president of Wabash College and in prayer given by Dr. Walter Johnston, pastor of Center Presbyterian Church. Though words of comfort were extended to the relatives by Dr. Mackintosh and Dr. Johnston, an air of sadness pervaded the stately residence as the fact that a woman of Mrs. Thompson's character and attainments had departed was impressed on the host of her friends attending the service. Dr. Mackintosh spoke briefly. He called attention to the beautiful life of Mrs. Thompson and declared that to her was due much of the credit for the works of her late husband, her companionship having served as an inspiration for him in his writings. The casket was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery following the impressive ceremony at the residence. The pallbearers were HH Ristine; Prof DD Hains; Gaylord S. McCluer, Alex Crawford; Prof RA King and Walter M. Curtis. - kbz
Source: Indianapolis Star 17 Nov 1915
Crawfordsville - Nov 16 - The funeral of Mrs. Alice Lee Thompson, widow of Maurice Thompson, famous Indiana poet and novelist who died at her home here today will be held Friday afternoon. Services will be conducted at the late home in Sherwood Place at 3:30 o'clock. Dr. G.L. MacKintosh, president of Wabash College and Rev. Walter Johnston pastor of the Center Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in this city. Mrs. Thompson was stricken with apoplexy during the night and died in a few hours. She was 65 years old and the daughter of John Lee, a pioneer of Crawfordsville who superintended the construction of the Vandalia & Monon Railroads through this city. Her entire life was spent here. Her husband, who was the author of Alice of Old Vincennes and other novels died in 1991. She was prominent in the DAR and literary clubs of this city. Mrs. Thompson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Ballard of Tampa, Fl and Mrs. Austin H. Long of Chicago; her mother, Mrs. John Lee of Portland, Ore and two brothers, Henry Lee of Portland and Stephen E. Lee of Crawfordsville. A son, Claude E. Thompson who was a lawyer, died two years ago - kbz