Obituary

It was with deep sadness that the community learned of the death of Mrs. Walter Larson, which occurred Thursday afternoon at St. Catherine hospital, in Omaha, following an operation for gallstones. Funeral services were held Monday morning, at 10:00 o'clock, at St. Patrick's Catholic church, conducted by Rev. Father O'Brien. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery.
  Catherine E. Ford was born December 29, 1869, and died September 8, 1927, at the age of 57 years, 8 months and 9 days. She was born in LaSalle, Ill., and came to Adams county, Iowa with her parents, when a small child and has since resided here. In 1895 she was married to Walter Larson. For a very short time they live in Iveyville, and have since resided in Corning. The husband and four children survive. The children are: Ralph, of Detroit, Mich.; Edward, who lives at home; Alfred, of Omaha, and Miss Mary, who is a senior at Iowa City this year. The aged mother, Mrs. Mary Ford, still lives at Creston, and one grandchild also survives Mrs. Larson. She also has a number of living brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Donnelly, of Conception Junction, Mo.; John Ford and Joe Ford, of Creston; Mrs. William Gentle, St. Paul,; E. J. Ford, of Nodaway, and T. W. Ford, of Lenox.
  Mrs. Larson had gone to Omaha on Friday, before her death in the best of spirits believing that a short period would result in her restoration to health, and so her death came with an added shock to her family and friends.
  Mrs. Larson was a member of the Catholic church, the Daughters of America, Royal Neighbors lodge, the Better Community club, American Legion and Bay View club. She was devoted to her home and loved ones and was happiest when serving those she loved. The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing family.
(Adams County Union-Republican, Wednesday, September 14, 1927)

Silver Wedding Anniversary

Surprise Celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larson

  Walter Larson and wife, of this city, had a silver wedding anniversary celebration at their home last Sunday that they will never forget. They weren't looking for any such a party, for the relatives and friends completely surprised them. While Mrs. Larson was at church the ladies in the plot slipped into her home and prepared all of the decorations and the big dinner-and it was a big one too. Mrs. Mary Ford of Creston, mother of Mrs. Larson, had had a friend prepare the wedding cake, on which were pink letters reading "Twenty-fifth anniversary." In the centre of the cake was a bouquet of pink roses. All of the relatives brought good things to eat. Alfred Larson was in Omaha, and he innocently suggested to his father that they drive home for Sunday, and so Wallie didn't have any inkling of what was going on. One of the features of the occasion was the presenting of a purse to the bride and groom of a quarter of a century. They will use the money for a dining room set, we understand. Rev. Father Dollard made the presentation speech, on behalf of the guests.
  Walter Larson and Miss Catherine Ford were married 25 years ago last Saturday, by Rev. Father Sheridan, pastor of the Catholic church in Corning. They have resided in this community ever since. To them were born four children-Ralph Walter, Edward James, Alfred John and Mary Catherine, all of whom, except Ralph, were present at the anniversary celebration. Two sisters of Mrs. Larson were present, Mrs. Donnelly, of Conception, Mo., and Mrs. William Gentle, of St. Paul. The latter was accompanied by a friend, Mrs. Lyons.
  Mrs. Ed Ford, of Iveyville, was the instigator of the surprise. She and Mr. Ford, brother of Mrs. Larson, were present. The guests from Creston were: Mrs. Mary Ford and John Ford, mother and brother of Mrs. Larson; Mat Conway and wife, D. Conway and wife, Mrs. Agnes White, and Miss Lizzie Conway, from Lenox; George Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ford and daughter, Miss Marguerite. Corning guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sam McConkay, Mr. And Mrs. Jacob Peterson, Mrs. Leo Shinn and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Dom Conway, Tom Conway. Mrs. Mary Larson, mother of Mr. Larson, was ill and could not be present at the happy affair.
(Adams County Free Press, Wednesday, November 24, 1920)