Miss Cora Ellen Northrop died at her home on Second street in Geneseo last Friday morning, following an illness of several weeks.
She was a graduate of the Geneseo Normal and had taught school for a number of years at different places. At one time she was a member of the Normal faculty.
In early life she joined the Episcopal church in Boston. She was a lady of a high noble character and leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn her demise. She was a lady of a friendly disposition and had a kindly feeling for all mankind.
She was born in Hemlock, and leaves several cousins and one aunt. For the past twenty-six years she and her cousin, E. J. Lindsley, had made their homes together.
The funeral was held at her late residence, Monday afternoon at 2:30 and the remains taken to Livonia for burial in the family lot.
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