Failing
health led to the employment of the best medical advice, and in November,
1894, she went to New Mexico to escape the rigors of the climate of
Nebraska, where it seemed impossible that she could live through the
winter. But in spite of all that could be done, Mrs. Riggs passed away
March 12, 1895. She was admirably fitted for her work and full of
enthusiasm for it. It seemed as if her usefulness had just begun, but God
had prepared her for another and more glorious field.
The funeral service of Mrs. Riggs was held on Sunday afternoon, March 24,
at Santee, Neb. The simple exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr. Dwin,
Superintendent of the Government School, and Pastor Ehnamani. The latter
is the venerable Indian pastor of the church at Santee. He referred
feelingly to Mrs. Riggs giving her life to the work among his people and
of her desire to be buried among those whom she loved.
AN INDIAN HELPING NEEDY WHITES.
The Indians have shown themselves full of sympathy, giving what they could
spare of their annual issue of flannel, cloth, etc., from the Government.
One of the native pastors, Mr. Francis Frazier, told that on his way here
from his home at the Rosebud Reservation, he found at the homes of all the
white families great need of food. He started with a good supply for the
trip, but he left some at each white man's home that he passed on the way.
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