The community was shocked Tuesday afternoon when the word was given out that Chris Maurer had died suddenly. Mr. Maurer had been down town in the morning, and was apparently in his usual state of good health. He began feeling bad about noon, but was not thought to be in a serious condition. About 1:45 he suddenly passed away, without warning.

Mr. Maurer has been a resident of this community since 1903, with the exception of a short time when he lived in Colorado.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon, in the Baptist church.

The Farnam Echo 43(24):1 Thursday, April 17, 1930

Chris Maurer was born in New York on April 5, 1854 and was called to his reward April 15, 1930. At the age of 76 years and 10 days.

He was united in marriage to Lenora Salnave of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska on December 13, 1877.

After their marriage they moved to Lexington, Nebraska, where they resided until 1903 when they moved to a farm near Farnam.

Later they moved from the farm to their home in town.

Mr. Maurer was the father of eleven children, four of whom have gone before. The living are Oscar, of Savanna, Ill.; Mrs. Florence Lyons; Roy; Mrs. Ella Hilton; Louis and Lila of Farnam; and Earl of Los Angeles, California.

He leaves to mourn his going the seven children, eleven grandchildren, one great granddaughter, two sisters, two brothers, also other relatives besides hosts of friends.

Funeral services were held from the Baptist church at 2:30 Friday afternoon with Rev. C. R. Tanner in charge.

Interment was made in the Farnam cemetery.

The heart felt sympathy of the people of Farnam and vicinity go out to the family in their sorrow and bereavement.

Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O’er the spoils that death has won,
May we at this solemn meeting
Calmly say, Thy will be done.

We desire to thank our dear friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and words of sympathy during our sad bereavement, also for the beautiful floral offerings.

Oscar Maurer and family
Mrs. Florence Lyons and family
Roy Maurer
Mrs. Ella Hilton and family
Lila Maurer
Louis Maurer and family
Earl Maurer

The Farnam Echo 43(25):1 Thursday, April 24, 1930