Letter from Ella Weaver to Hazel F. Shipman, June 14, 1924

Georgetown, Colorado.

June 14th 1924.

My dear Hazel:–

When I took Kathryns letter out of the office and saw it was mailed at Salem Va. I thought Ernests mother was dead or very ill, you can imagine my surprise when I found it was William.

Mr. Weaver and I feel very

sad over his death for we had known him for many many years and never received any thing but kindness from him.

He was so young to die and you needed him so much to help bring up your four children. Elizabeth is old enough now, to be not only a companion but a comfort to you in your

sorrow. - We send our sympathy to you all. I wish I might say something to comfort you. No one can do that. I am glad Faye was with you.

As soon as we read Kathryns letter Mr. Weaver went down to tell Mr. Block who has always been Williams close friend here. he could hardly believe his old friend was gone. and felt as

we did very sad over the news.

May every thing good come to you Hazel, and those dear little ones - Mr. Weaver joins me in sending love to you all.

Affectionately yours

Ella Weaver.