Obituary, Ernest Lyman Claflin, son of Lyman J and Marcia Smith Claflin was born October 13, 1879 in Gilmanton Wisconsin. He was the youngest of six children, five of whom preceded him in death, namely: Alice (Mrs F. J. Seyforth), Carl, Bert, Fred and Percy. At the age of three he moved with his widowed mother to Mondovi where he later attended the local schools.

As a young man he went into the harness making business in partnership with his brother Bert. He operated his own shop at various locations in the city until 1930. During this time he also carried on a painting business until his health prevented his continuing this.

He was united in marriage May 5 1909 to Daisy O'Dell (sic) of Modena, Wis. Two children were born to them. Dorothy and Ernest Dale.

Mr. Claflin was a kind and patient man having displayed these qualities in abundance in his family life and in his contacts with all others. He was a faithful and active member of the Knights of Pythias until his death.

His health had failed rapidly in the past year and on Friday, December 12 he passed away.

Mr Claflin leaves to mourn his death his son E. Dale of Albuquerque, New Mexico and his daughter Dorothy (Mrs. E. J. Smith) of Minneapolis, grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Colby Funeral Home Monday, December 15th at 2 p.m., Rev Raymond Robinson officiating. Graveside services were conducted by the Mirror Lake Lodge Nov 163, Knights of Pythias. Mrs Edwin Putzier was soloist, with Elmer Putzier as organist.

The pallbearers were six nephews, Rex Knowlton, Robert Foster, and Merle Claflin and Ralph Seyforth.

AN EXPRESSION OF THANKS

This is to express our sincere gratitude to our many friends and relatives who helped in so many ways during our bereavement. We wish to thank Rev. R. Robinson for his kindness and words of comfort. We also thank the organist, singer, pallbearers, the Knights of Pythias and others who so kindly and ably assisted us.