The death occurred on Friday last at 153, High-street, Rushden, of Mrs Helen Sanders, aged 75, widow of the late Mr Thomas Sanders who was senior partner of the firm Sanders and Sanders (Mr W B Sanders, brother, being the other partner). Founded nearly 45 years ago, the firm was then Sanders, Perkins, and Sanders. Mr Perkins later on left the brothers Sanders and started as a manufacturer on his own account in the boot factory in North-street, Rushden, built for him by his father. About ten years after the original firm started, Mr Thomas Sanders occupied the house 153, High-street, as soon as it was built, and the deceased lady spent the remainder of her days there.

Mrs Sanders, a daughter of the late Mr Jesse Cox, of Higham Ferrers, had long been associated with the Succoth Baptist cause at Rushden. She continued to be a devoted member up to the time of her death, though she had been unable to attend during the past few months owing to injuries from a fall. There were no children of the marriage, her relatives and friends looking after her.

The funeral took place on Monday, Pastor H Newton, of Wellingborough Tabernacle, officiating. The mourners were Mr and Mrs W B Sanders (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mr J W Radburne, Mrs J Bennett, Mr Walter Lack, Mrs F White, Mr Herbert lack, Mrs A Desborough (nephews and nieces), Mrs J Newell, of Rushden (cousin), Mrs Harris, of Wellingborough, and Mrs Manning, of Kettering (friends). Others present representing the Succoth Baptists were Mr Z Newell, Mrs E Brown, Mr J Bennett, Miss K Cox, Mrs Murdin, etc. Mrs E L Brightwell and Miss Lack also attended.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Arthur Sanders. Deceased was interred in the double-bricked grave, where her husband was buried.

Rushden Cemetery Grave B.1040

Rushden Echo & Argus, 7th July 1922, transcribed by Kay Collins 153 High Street, Rushden Valuable Household Furniture and Effects To be sold by Auction by John S Mason On Thursday, 13th July, 1922, by order of the representatives of the late Mrs H Sanders, including:- Inlaid ebonised French Cabinet with glazed ends, painted medallions and ormolu mounts, mahogany sideboard with cupboards, cellarets and large plate glass back, mahogany roll top desk with 6 drawers under, oval walnut loo table, massive 8-day marble timepiece, 30-hours grandfather clock with white enamel dial, in oak case, 2 mahogany hall tables with drop leaves, 2 walnut coal vases with brass shovels, mahogany frame couch, 2 easy and 4 small chairs in horsehair, brass bound walnut writing desk, oak frame table with deal top, mahogany hat and umbrella stand, large pier glass in ebonised and oak frame, 3 pier glasses in rosewood and walnut frames, pictures, ornaments, jardiniers, brass rail and iron kerbs, Brussels carpet square, tapestry, hearthrug, large mahogany chest of 5 drawers, mahogany duchesse washstand with marble top, mahogany dressing table with 2 drawers, half tester iron bedstead with brass foot, 2 brass rail iron bedsteads, feather bed, bolster and 2 pillows, 2 wool beds, box spring mattress, wool mattress, 2 pairs straw palliasses, bedding, Kidder carpeting, oak chest of 5 drawers, mahogany and birch frames swing toilet glasses, 6 cane seated chairs, chamber ware, trinket set, 2 mahogany commodes, mahogany cornice poles and rings, 3 deal washstands, deal drop leaf table, painted corner cupboard, 8 chairs in leather seats, American clock in mahogany case, japanned coal vase, cane seated arm chair, sundry dinner, tea and glass ware, culinary requisites, and miscellaneous effects. Sale to commence at 12.30 prompt. Auctioneer’s Offices: 30 High-street, Rushden.