Martha Sanford

The spirit of self sacrifice is indeed exemplified in the life and death 
of Martha Sanford.  Stricken with the deadly influenza while caring for 
those who were ill, she gave her life in humble service to the Master 
she loved.

Born in Earl township, La Salle county, Illinois, June 21, 1895, she came 
here with her family about nine years ago and won the affections of a 
host of friends through her kindly Christian character.  She was a girl 
with high ideals, who believed that life held much that was worth while, 
and her one aim in life was to so equip herself that she might be able to 
help suffering humanity.

Many friends mourn her loss, and sympathize with her people in the sudden 
ending of a life so young and useful.  Two of her brothers, Albert and 
Stephen, are in the army; two younger brothers remain at home with the 
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sanford, while a sister, Mrs. Will 
Dixon is teaching at Barstow.

The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Thursday, November 7, 1918 – Front Page

Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn