----Source: Greenwood Library Scrapbook Collection

MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD 2/ /1946

MRS. H. H. HARTSON

Greenwood--Mrs. H. H. Hartson, 78, a resident of Greenwood, Clark County until about two years ago, died Friday, Feb. 1, 1946 at New Virginia, Iowa. She had been ill since suffering a stroke New Year's Day.

Mrs. Hartson, the former Hilda Wellen, was born in Oslo, Norway, April 18, 1867, then came to Whitehall at the age of five. She was married there May 15, 1887, to Henry Hartson.

The Hartsons came to Clark County, where he had lived since 1872, and operated the stage line between Neillsville and Withee, living near Greenwood. Mrs. Hartson made her home there until after his death Jan. 4, 1944. Since then she lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Jardine at New Virginia.

Mrs. Hartson was a member of the Order of Eastern Star since 1904 and was its worthy matron for five years. She also took part in Presbyterian and Grace Methodist Church activities during the 57 years she lived at Greenwood.