VanHook - Laura - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Miss Laura Van Hook, formerly of this city, died March 3 at Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born here, went to Kansas with her parents as a child, and later returned to Crawfordsville for a twelve years’ residence. She had many friends here and was a member of the Baptist Church. The Hiawatha World says of her death: “Although she had been sick for some weeks the end came as a severe shock to her many friends. For several years she had lived on Shawnee Street with her mother and sister who will feel sorely the loss of the one whose happy disposition has made their home bright. She was 49 years of age. She was an active member of the Baptist Church. All departments of the work felt her earnest presence. Her cheering smile and pleasant words drew to her the love of the young and old. Her presence was an inspiration in the church service, the prayer meeting and the young people’s society. While in the Sunday school she was superintendent of the primary department. Without irreverence one could say ‘she was like her Master for she went about doing good.’ Her good deeds were quietly done, but many a needy one has been helped.  

The funeral was at her home at two p.m. conducted by Rev. A. J. Haggett. A memorial service will be held in the Baptist Church Sunday morning.” -s