Death Notices Jan - Dec 1894
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Death Notices Jan - Dec 1894
January 6, 1894 Page 1
He May Own Up.
.... The preliminary examination of
Retia Paccaloni, charged with the murder of his wife on the night of Dec. 5, was
begun before Justice Warner Tuesday afternoon.
January 6, 1894 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Anthony Wortman committed suicide by
taking strychnine at Quinlan's boarding house, Manistique.
January 6, 1894 Page 7
Detour. (Special Correspondence.)
The funeral of Mrs. Andrew Trimm, who
with Pedannoquet Smith, lost their life in the treacherous waters of St. Mary's
river, Dec. 24, was held in the M. E. church at Detour on Thursday Dec 28, at 1
o'clock. The bereaved husband and Ettie, the only daughter have the sympathy of
the people in their [paper torn].
January 13, 1894 Page 1
Geo. W. Brown.
His Funeral Will Occur Tomorrow Morning
at 9:30 O'clock
The funeral of the late Geo. W. Brown
will occur at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the family residence. The Rev. Thos. R.
Easterday will officiate and the remains will be laid to rest at Riverside under
the auspicies of the Odd Fellow's faternity. The funeral was postponed from
9:30 a.m. yesterday on account of the blockade of the roads by Thursday's severe
storm.
The death of Mr. Brown occurred at 1:30
o'clock Tuesday morning, after a short illness, though he had been in a feeble
condition for a long time. Acute peritonitis was the immediate cause of death.
He suffered much, but at the last passed away like one dropping into a natural
sleep. Everything possible was done for Mr. Brown by friends and Dr. Taylor,
though the latter himself was suffering with pnemonia.
Geo. W. Brown was born in Cornwall,
Conn., April 5, 1825. When a young man he removed with his parents to Coldwater,
Mich. At that place he studied law, was admitted to the bar and practised for
several years. In 1858, he was elected a member of the state legislature. Soon
after the expiration of his term he was appointed superintendent of the St.
Mary's Falls canal at the Soo. He held this position for 4 years. He then
returned to Calhoun county, where he practised his profession and served as
prosecuting attorney. In 1868 he returned to the Soo, where he resided
continuously until his death..... Mr. Brown was married in 1847. His life
partner preceded him to the other world about 2 years ago. From their union
resulted three children, all of whom survive. The are: Mrs. Dr. Nellie Beadle,
Capt. Geo. LeRoy Brown and Mrs. F. M. Taylor. The latter with her husband reside
here. Mrs. Dr. Beadle has arrived to attend the funeral, but Capt. Brown cannot
reach here in time and is not expected to come.....
January 13, 1894 Page 2
J. T. Moore was called to Mohawkville,
O., Monday by the death of his mother.
January 13, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Daniel McRae, engineer on the transfer
steamer St. Ignace, committed suicide on the boat Sunday night, near Mackinaw
City. He shot himself with a rifle. He was a heavry drinker and it is supposed
he was temporarily deranged. He leaves a wife and children.
January 13, 1894 Page 7
The Canada Sault.
A Finn named Nankian was killed by a
falling stone at the ship canal Tuesday. The stone struck him on the head,
crushing at to a shapeless mass.
January 20, 1894 Page 1
Laid to Rest.
Geo. W. Brown [nothing that wasn't in the previous announcement]
January 20, 1894 Page 1
Another Loved One Gone.
Death Again Visits the Family of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Newton.
Florence, the bright 15-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Newton, died at her home on Court street, at 2
o'clock last Saturday afternoon. She had been an invalid for a year, but the
immediate cause of death was typhoid fever. She was a lovable child and her
demise will be greatly felt, not only by her family, but by her schoolmates,
Sunday school associates and all who knew her. A year ago she was received with
the realization of awakening in a new and better world. The funeral occurred
from the Central Methodist church Monday afternoon. The Rev. C. M. Thompson,
officiated. It is only a few weeks since Blanche, a loved member of Newton
family, was called away by death. Mr. and Mrs. Newton and family have the
sympathy of the community in their double bereavement.
January 20, 1894 Page 1
Death of Mrs. J. S. Allport.
Mrs. J. S. Allport died at Bay Mills
Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of many years. Mrs. Allport was a
noble Christian lady and her demise is a severe blow to her husband and family
of five children. The funeral was held from her late residence Wednesday
afternoon and the remains were temporaily interred at Bay Miss. They will be
removed to Hamilton next spring. The bereaved family have the sympathy of
friends.
January 20, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior
August Carlson, a young Swede, was
killed last week by a falling tree in the woods near Pembine.
January 20, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Bigelow was run over and literally
cut to pieces by a C., M. & St. P. Freight train at Sagola last week.
January 27, 1894 Page 1
Herbert Trempe, the only child of Mrs.
McCabe, Ridge street west, died last Sunday of inflammation of the brain.
January 27, 1894 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Belva Brown.
Mrs. Belva A. Brown died at her home
on Elizabeth street at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs. Brown had been
afflicted for a year with cancer. Her case was hopeless from the start. Last
Monday she decided to undergo a surgical operation, which was successfully
performed Tuesday afternoon by Drs. Lang, McDonald and Floyd. She knew her
dissolution was only a question of a few weeks at best but with the cancer
removed, might have prolonged life. This was not to be, and death claimed her.
Mrs. Brown was 51 years of age and had resided in the city for several years.
One son, E. E. Brown, survives her. Her remains were taken to Waterford, Pa.
Thursday for interment.
January 27, 1894 Page 2
J. T. Moore returned early in the week
from Ohio, where he was called by the death of his mother.
January 27, 1894 Page 8
Young Boy Killed.
Aberdeen, S.D. Jan, 15 - The
14-year-old son of William Spencer, living near Detroit postoffice, this county,
was accidently killed by the discharge of a shotgun, the contents of which
entered below his hip and penatrated to the back of his head.
February 3, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Jerry Le Duc was killed by a falling
tree at Pleasant Grove, near Escanaba, last week.
February 3, 1894 Page 7
Canada Sault.
W. Bakka, a Finn, was killed at the
ship canal last Saturday. He was engaged in excavating in the pit, when a large
rock fell, stricking him on the left leg and cutting it off at the ankle. Death
was caused by excessive hemorhage.
February 10, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Mrs. Peter Anderson, of Marquette, who
had been mentally unbalanced for 10 years, was drowned last week in the lake in
3 feet of water and only about 500 feet away from her home.
February 10, 1894 Page 4
The Mackinac region is mourning the
demise of Constance Fennimore Woolson, which occurred Jan 28, in Italy. She was
a grandniece of the Americn novelist, James Fennimore Cooper, and the author of
several brilliant novels, ....
February 10, 1894 Page 8
A young lady named Charlotte Grant,
going to Canada, died on the train of consumption near Hermansville,
Thursday.
February 10, 1894 Page 8
Arthur Fogarty, the 12-year-old grand
child of W. H. Stribling died last Sunday morning of typhoid fever. The funeral
occurred Monday.
February 17, 1894 Page 1
Mrs. G. E. C. Seaman was called to St.
Clair Sunday by the death of her brother-in-law, Dr. W. R. Moore. Dr. Moore was
one of St. Clairs energetic and well-to-do citizens. His death is a severe blow
to the city in which he had been living for many years.
February 17, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Charles Archer was killed last week
while unloading logs at Thayer's Lake, Keweenaw county.
February 17, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Onoffer, of Menominee, was killed
last week by a rolling log in one of the camps near there.
February 17, 1894 Page 8
A 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
P. Collins died of pnemonia Saturday.
February 17, 1894 Page 8
James Meehan, a prominent resident of
Bruce township died early in the week.
February 17, 1894 Page 8
Hugh Hogan, aged 23 years, died of
consumption at the American house Monday morning. The remains were interred in
the Catholic cemetery Wednesday.
February 24, 1894 Page 8
Alex Darrow, aged 38 years, died at his
rooms, corner of Spruce avenue and Ashmun street, Wednesday, of inflammation of
the lungs. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church yesterday
morning.
February 24, 1894 Page 8
Mrs. R. G. McKay died of consumption
Feb. 5, 1894, at her residence, 1613 Tower avenue, West Superior, Wis. Mrs.
McKay was a niece of William Mackie, of Bruce township and was held in high
esteem by all who knew her.
March 3, 1894 Page 1
Met An Untimely Death.
Joseph King, a well known farmer
residing near Dafter, met an untimely death at the Alpena House, this city,
Wednesday afternoon, by falling down stairs and breaking his neck. Mr. King
leaves a wife and son. His remains were taken charge of by Undertaker
Vanderhook. The funeral was held yesterday at St. Mary's church and the remains
were interred at the Catholic cemetery.
March 3, 1894 Page 7
Iroquois. (Special Correspondence.)
We feel sorry to chronicle this week
the death of little Johnny Teeple, of this place. The little fellow had been
sick for some time and last Monday morning passed to his eternal home. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of the whole neighbourhood.
March 3, 1894 Page 7
Canada Sault.
Mrs. Andrew Webb, the wife of the
founder of Webbwood, passed away on Saturday night, aged 58.
March 3, 1894 Page 8
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laramie died Sunday.
March 10, 1894 Page 1
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T.
Eagle died Tuesday morning after a lingering illness. The little one was buried
at Riverside Wednesday.
March 10, 1894 Page 2
Accident at the Ophir.
A Fall of Ground Killed 3 Men and Injures Others.
Three men were killed and several
injured Monday at the Ophir mine, in which Abe Mitchell, of the Soo, is
interested. The names of those killed are: Frank Pacey, James Hoath and Anthony
Savage. The fatality was caused by a fall of ground in the 31 level, where most
of the miners were at work. Coroner McCort, of Thessalon, assisted by Inspector
of Mines Slaight, of St. Thomas, and J. J. Kehoe, crown attorney, will hold an
inquest next week.
March 10, 1894 Page 2
Pine Rest. (Special Correspondence)
Mr. William Makie recently received the
sad intelligence of the death of her nephew, W. VanIderstan, at
Marquette.
March 10, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior
The 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Garvin, of Ewen, fell into a barrel of water which was sunk in the ground and
not covered, last week, and was drowned.
March 10, 1894 Page 9
Canada Sault
Isak Maki, a Finn, died of typhoid fever last Sunday. He was buried Monday.
March 17, 1894 Page 1
Death of Wm. H. Redfern.
Wm. H. Redfern, son of James Redfern,
died at his home at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, aged 14 years, 9 months and
12 days. The deceased had been ill for 6 weeks, and hemorrhage from the nose
caused his death. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church at 10
o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Redfern have the sympathy of the
community in their bereavement.
March 17, 1894 Page 1
Funeral of the late Wm. Sharpe, who
died last Friday, was held at St. James' church Monday morning. Services were
conducted by Rev. E. A. Vesey, of the Canadian Soo. A large concourse of
friends were in attendance. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside
cemetery.
March 17, 1894 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Martha Shobbrook.
Mrs. Martha Shobbrook died at
Stirlingville Thursday, aged 52 years. The deceased was the mother of Miss
Minnie Shobbrook, who was recently employed in Peck's cafe. Undertaker
Vanderhook has charge of the funeral, which will take place today. Mrs.
Shobbrook was a woman highly respected by all who knew her.
March 17, 1894 Page 1
Wm. E. Sharpe, a former Soo boy is in
the city. He was called here by the death of his father, the late Wm. Sharpe.
Mr. Sharpe has been located in Johnstown, N.Y. for some time.
March 17, 1894 Page 2
Pickford Pointers
The wife of George Blair died Sunday
last. The funeral took place Thursday, having been delayed to await the arrival
of friends from Goderich, Ont. Mrs. Blair's death was caused by cardiac
dilatation, wich was brought on by worry and anxiety caused by the sickness and
death in the family during the winter. She leaves a loving husband and 2
children to mourn her loss. Mr. Blair is held in high esteem in this community
and the heartfelt sympathy of many friends and acquaintances is extended to him
in his severe hour of trial.
March 17, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Larson committed suicide near
Menominee last week. He took the pistol route.
March 17, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Hanberg, living near Escanaba,
committed suicide last week by shooting himself through the head.
March 17, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Mrs. Uriana, a Finn woman, of Hancock,
recently wandered into the woods near there and was frozen to death. She was
insane.
March 17, 1894 Page 6
John Palmer, the inventor of the
railroad check system, died a few days ago in a little town in Michigan. He was
a fiddler years ago and took charge of the hats and wraps of those who came to
dancing parties. He gave numbered checks, for them and some railroad men who
attended one of his dances appropriated the idea and in a little while the
system was adopted all over the country.
March 17, 1894 Page 8
Neaseville. (Special Correspondence.)
Last Saturday night the infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ford quietly passed away after a lingering illness.
March 24, 1894 Page 1
He Was Scalped.
Jno. Donohue Killed by Jumping from a Window.
He Suicided While Crazy
Was a "Jumper" and Tried it Once Before
The Dead Man Leaves a Wife and 1 Child
Without Means of Support at Allendale, Ont.
(Special to THE NEWS)
Detour, March 20, 1894, - A distressing
case of self-murder occurred here last Monday evening at 8 o'clock. It caused
great excitement. John Donahue had been occupying a {room}? On the 3d floor of
the Park hotel. On Monday evening, with no warning whatever, he smashed the
window of his room and jumped out. In the fall of 40 feet he turned over twice
and then alighted on his head on the sidewalk. Donahue was hastily picked up
and was given medical attention at once. It was found that over half of his
skull had been bared by the blow and the sight was a sickening one. The
unfortunate man, who must have been temporarily deranged, died at 6 o'clock
Tuesday morning, without gaining consciousness. Donahue has a wife and child at
Allendale, Ont. Dr. W. B. House, who is the coroner held an inquest Tuesday,
and a verdict in accordance with the foregoing facts were rendered. The corpse
was interred by Corner House. Our bright little town is being shocked by
tragedies altogether too often.
Donahue worked in 1 of the camps of
the Island Cedar Co. during the winter, and last summer worked for Hughes Bros.
& Bangs on Drummond Island. He boarded at O'Briens boarding house, and
jumped out of a second story window there. He was 31 years old.
March 24, 1894 Page 1
Geo. Dawson's Funeral Today.
The funeral of the late Geo. W. Dawson
will occur at 10:30 o'clock this morning, instead of tomorrow, as announced in
the account of his death.
March 24, 1894 Page 2
Killed a Clergyman.
Whittier, Cal., March 17, - A burglar
entered the residence of Rev. Andrew Carson, a Methodist Clergyman, and Mr.
Carson attacked the burglar with a poker. During the fight which ensued the
clergyman received three bullet wounds from the burglar's pistol, one of which
penetrated the minister's lung and will prove fatal.
March 24, 1894 Page 3
Kossuth is Dead.
The Once Noted Hungarian Patriot Dies at Turin in Exile and Poverty
Turin, March 22, Louis Kossuth died at
10:55 p.m. His end was extremely painful. He showed signs of consciousness to
the last. He expired in the arms of his son, and died pressing the hand of the
Hungarian deputy, Karoyli. The members of his family and a few intimate friends
stood around the bedside of the expiring patriot. Nothing has yet been settled
in regard to the details of the funeral. The municipal authorities of this city
offered the family to allow the remains to be buried in the pantheon here.
March 24, 1894 Page 3
Mrs. John W. Noble Dead.
St. Louis, March 19. - Mrs. John W.
Noble, wife of ex-President Harrison's secretary of the interior, died suddenly
at her home this city.
The end of life came to her while
standing in her dining room chatting with friends and waiting for General Noble,
who had stepped from the room to call a carriage for a drive. The cause of her
death was organic heart disease.
March 24, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Louis Curry, a former resident of
Thompson, near Manistique, was found dead on the ice near Iron Mountain,
recently.
March 24, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph Zulleoch fell from a tramway at
Manistique Monday of last week and killed instantly. He had only arrived there
one day previously from Germany.
March 24, 1894 Page 5
Rev. Charles Mackin died at Chicago.
He was 84 years old and for 60 years had been a clergyman.
March 24, 1894 Page 5
Rev. Alanson T. Wood, a pioneer
Presbyterian minister of Nebraska, dropped dead in an Omaha church Sunday.
March 24, 1894 Page 5
Emma Mangers, aged 19, a prominent
young lady of Raymond, Ills. suicided Sunday by taking strychnine. No cause
known.
March 24, 1894 Page 7
Fort Brady.
George M. Candu, son of Paymaster
Candu, died last Saturday at the home of his father at Evanston, Ill. He was
buried at Milwaukee.
March 31, 1894 Page 2
Elwood Moore, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. David Moore, died this week and was interred at the city cemetery
Thursday.
March 31, 1894 Page 3
[Supplement]
Bay Mills.
Mary Melinda, the beloved daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Atkinson, died Monday of heart failure, at the age of 18. The
funeral was held at the family residence and the remains were taken to the Soo
and interred in the Riverside cemetery. The Rev. W. E. Brown officiated. A
memorial service will be held at the church in the near future. Miss Atkinson
was a beautiful young lady and possessed a true Christian character. Her
untimely death is a great blow to the sorrowing family. The bereaved relatives
desire to extend thanks to friends for the kind assistance rendered.
March 31, 1894 Page 5
The State of Superior.
James E. Dalliba, circuit court
commissioner and one of the oldest attorneys of the Marquette bar, died at
Marquette last week.
March 31, 1894 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Ed. Hyland, 22 years old, an oiler in
the grand republic Mill at West Superior, fell into the converyor and was
instantly killed. He was literally torn to pieces.
March 31, 1894 Page 6
Colonel Allen Sells, one of the
original Sills Bros., of circus fame, died at his home in Topeka, aged 56.
March 31, 1894 Page 6
Frank Crittenden, nephew of ex-Governor
Thomas T. Crittenden of Missouri, was accidently killed at Duarte, Cal.
March 31, 1894 Page 11
Mike's Spicy Missive.
At Neaseville early Monday morning the
infant son of John Bennett died. It was buried from St. Mary's church.
March 31, 1894 Page 12
Jennie the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Marks, died Tuesday afternoon and was buried Wednesday.
April 7, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joe Burns, a boy who has lived at
Florence for the past 12 years, was instantly killed in a Commonwealth butcher
shop last week. He was fooling with a 250 pound meat cutter and accidently
stepped into a cellar way. When falling he clutched the cutter, bringing it
with him as he fell. The cutter was supplied with 6 sharp knives and he was
literally cut in pieces.
April 7, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
Mr. Wemyss McKenzie Simpson of Sault
Ste. Marie, Ont., who died at Old Point Comfort, Va., on the 31st of March, was,
besides being one of the oldest residents in the Algoma district a
representative man of a generation fast passing away. Mr. Simpson was born in
London, Eng., on the 30th of March, 1824, and after a course of education at
Eton he came to Canada early in 1841 as an apprentice to the Hudson Bay Company,
in which his brother-in-law, Sir George Simpson, held a distinguished position.
On his arrival Mr. Simpson was attached to the Hudson Bay offices at Lachine,
whence he was afterwards drafted, in the spring of 1846, by way of the Ottawa
river, Lakes Huron and Nipissing and of the St. Mary's river and Lake Superior,
to Fort Garry. Here and at posts between the Red River and York factory,
notably at Cumberland House, Norway House and Edmonton, he spent many years. It
was during this period that trouble ensued when the Sixth British regiment and
detachments of artillery and engineers occupied the territory. He was
subsequently appointed to the charge of the Lake Huron district, with
headquarters at La Cloch. It was during the later period that he married a
daughter of the late Captain Ironside, at that time superintendent of the
Northern Indian agency at Manitowaning. A year or two later he took charge of
the old Hudson Bay fort at Sault Ste. Marie and remained there until, in 1864,
he finally retired from the service. This fort was abandoned in 1869. Mr.
Simpson, on retirement, acquired the land and built the house east of the town
in which he resided for over a quarter of a century. It should be mentioned
that on the creation of the Anglican missionery diocese of Algoma, with Bishop
Fauquier as its first incumbent, Mr. Simpson gave a portion of the land so
acquired for the See house and grounds where Bishophurst now stands. Mr.
Simpson, on settling down at "Upton," a name given to his domicile from old
country associations, became, of course, intimately connected not only with
Sault society but also with its interests and needs. In 1866, after a sharp
contest, he became, by a narrow majority, the first member for Algoma in the
Dominion parliaments. Sir John Macdonald facetiously after the interests of his
constituents during his tenure of office, and when he retired it was with
respect and good wishes of political friends and opponents. He was never a very
pronounced politician, and towards the end of his life, through travel and
enlarged associations, his opinions underwent considerable, if not radical
change. Mr. Simpson raised a very large family, 14 in all, of which 11 remain,
some at the Sault and others in varius parts of the Dominon - one, we believe in
the states. Two girls died young, and one in infancy. A son, Frederick Stanley
a splended specimen of manhood, was drowned at the Saskatchewan falls in 1892 in
attempting to rescue a Hudson Bay officer who was unable to swim and who, with
his would be savior, was immersed by the upsetting of a canoe. Two other sons,
Gerald and Scott, are in the Hudson Bay Company's service; two daughters, Mrs.
James and Mrs. Garney, reside at Portage LaPrairie, Mr. Frank Simpson, the
eldest son, holds a responsible position in connection with the great Ogilvie
milling firm at Winnipeg. A daughter is married to Mr. Henry Plummer, collector
of customs at the Sault, and another to Mr. Jos. Cozens, P.L.S. The youngest of
the family, twins, residing at home, are Miss Edith and Mr. Algoma Simpson. The
late Mr. Simpson was twice married, first in 1853 to Miss Annie Symington
Ironside and the second time in 1888 to Miss Eliza Ironside, his deceased wife's
sister. Mr. Simpson survived nearly all his immediate relatives in the old
country. His brother, General S. Simpson, long a distinguished officer in the
old East India Company's service died in 1889; 4 sisters pre-deceased him within
the last 7 years, and only 2 relatives remain, both living in England. Another
brother, John, also in the Hudson Bay service, died at Fort Coulonge on the
Upper Ottawa, sometime in the sixties. Mr. Simpson, besides being the first
members of parliament for Algoma, was appointed a colonel of milita in 1872, and
in that capacity and as a commissioner he assisted the late Hon. Alex. Morris in
negotiating a treaty with the Indian in the north - west for a surrender of
their land. He was also for many years identified with the agricultural
interests of the district as president of the Algoma Agricultural society. He
was also a colonel in the Reserve Melitia of Algoma. Mr. Simpson was one of the
last survivors of the old school of Hudson Bay officers which will soon be
extinct. Confederation and the Canadian Pacific railway have changed the
conditions and minimized the profits of the fur trade and a few if any of the
company's officers can now hope to retire as Mr. Simpson did in 1864 with a
handsome competency.
The Indians find cash purchasers for
furs all along the line who trust them as the old company did of yore and the
reign of the company except in very remote regions may be said to be extinct.
For the rest it may be said that the late Mr. Simpson was the soul of geniality,
and until stricken down by illness, the soul of hospitality. He was full of
ancedotes, good at repartee, was well up in current and old time literature; so
well up indeed, that it was difficult to make a quotation with which he was not
throughly familiar, and at all times and under any circumstances it could be
seen that he had never forgotten the traditions of an English gentleman. He
had reached his 70th year on the day he died. For more than a quarter of a
century his had been a daily familiar figure on our streets, and up to his last
illness "Upton" had been renowned for over 20 years as the one really hospitable
spot where residents and visitors might depend on really disenterested social
intercourses. By his death a void will be created here which it may be
difficult to fill within our generation.
The remains of the late Mr. Simpson
did not arrive as expected, on Thursday and the funeral is deferred until
Saturday, April 7. His remains were shipped by express from Old Comfort, Va.,
Saturday. The body did not arrive until last night and for 2 days it was lost.
Those concerned did not know where it was. The funeral was postponed twice.
The will bequeathed all money and property to his wife. The estate amounts to
about $100,000.
April 7, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
The town got a genuine surprise on
Tuesday when the intelligence was received that Capt. Skewes, the well known
mining man of Echo Bay, had died in Mexico of an attack of pnemonia. Capt.
Skewes had gone thither as an expert to report on a newly-discovered mine. The
body was embalmed and is now on its way to the Sault for interment. Mrs.
Skewes, who has for sometime been in a very delicate state of health, is almost
heart broken over the unexpected calamity, and the hearts of a host of friends
go out to her sore affliction. A later account says the body of Capt Skewes
will not be permitted at present to leave Mexico.
April 7, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
Jakob Jakison, a Finn, died of typhoid
fever at Slabtown last Saturday. He was buried Sunday.
April 7, 1894 Page 10
The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. R. G.
Trimble died Tuesday and wes buried Wednesday.
April 14, 1894 Page 2
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Mott died Wednesday. The funeral was held Thursday. Mr. and mrs. Mott have the
sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
George Duval, a colored waiter, was
struck by an electric car at Minneapolis Thursday and died an hour later.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Clark who
reside near Blade Springs, Va., were burned to death during the temporary
absence of their parents.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
James Stevens, incarcerated in the New
Hampton, La. Jail for stealing a watch, committed suicide by drinking carbolic
acid.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
Arthur Laverle, 28 years of age, son of
a wealth Chicago liguier dealer, shot and killed his finance, Miss Emma Allen.
He then turned the revolver on himself, inflicting a wound that may prove fatal.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
From Washington.
Ex-United States Senator Cattel of New Jersey is dead, aged 79.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
Ira Mayhew, well known business college
educator and text book author, dropped dead at Detroit. He was 80 years old.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
Dr. Edward Cone Bissell, a professor in
the McCormick Theological seminary Chicago, died from pnemonia. Interment will
take place at the professor's home in West Hampton, Mass.
April 14, 1894 Page 3
Captain James Hughes, aged 84, dropped
dead of heart disease at Uankton. He came to Yankton from Chicago in 1869,
where he was a Lake Michigan captain for 30 years.
April 14, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
A very old citizen, Peter Denomee, died
at his house 3 miles north of this town last Saturday, aged 103 years.
April 14, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
Thos. LeMay, a Frenchman, who hails
from Ottawa, was killed at the new ship canal Tuesday. He was struck by a
falling stone, which broke his back and leg and crushed his skull. He was taken
to Tremblay's boarding huse and only lived a short time.
April 14, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
Andrew Trugo, a Finn, aged 38, was
killed on the new ship canal work Monday. His death was the result of the
breaking of a cable attached to a derrick. The cable tore off the top of his
head and exposed his brain. He died a short time later.
April 14, 1894 Page 10
Col. Niles G. Parker, who at one time
resided in the Soo, died at Escanaba this week.
April 21, 1894 Page 1
C. Y. Dixon was called to Niles this week by the death of his mother.
April 21, 1894 Page 2
A son of Mrs. Stibbins, of Bay Mills
was killed at Nassay, N. H., last week. He was working for the Canadian Pacific
railway at the time.
April 21, 1894 Page 3
A Happy Home Blighted.
The Angel of Death Calls Away Mrs. Samuel G. Carlton.
Jessie Webster Carlton, accountant for
the Edison-Sault Electric Co., died at her home on Nolte street at 6 o'clock
last Sunday morning of puerpal mania. She had been ill for about 10 days. She
gave birth to a girl baby about 2 weeks ago. Mrs. Carlton was born at Guelph,
Ont., 23 years ago and came to this city in 1877, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Webster. She was married Feb. 10, 1891. Two little girls, the oldest
aged 2½ years, survive her, besides her loving husband. Mrs. Carlton was
a lady of a great many good qualities, with sweet disposition and charming
manners and was a general favorite with all who knew her. She was an active
member of Arbutus Temple, No. 5, Pythian Sisters, and was about to join the
Ladies of the Maccabees.
The funeral of Mrs. Carlton was held
from the St. James church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Red Cross Lodge, No.
51, Knights of Pythias, of which Mr. Carlton is past chancellor, was present in
a body, with the Uniformed Rank K. Of P., T. Rove, M.A., rector of St. James',
assisted by the Rev. W. A. Mulligan. The choir, composed of Mrs. L.H. Conley,
Miss Florida Lyon and Messrs. Fleming and Johnston sang "Nearer, My God, to
Thee."....
Mrs. Carlton was a sister of William,
John, Andrew, Jennie and Sarah Webster.
April 21, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Alfred Pirphey, a Marquette fisherman,
was drowned while fishing through the ice in L'Anse bay this week.
April 21, 1894 Page 6
The father of Jas. and Miss Lydia Johnson, died at Meaford last week.
April 21, 1894 Page 10
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Gordon died Tuesday night. The funeral occurred Thursday morning.
April 21, 1894 Page 10
Little Helen Johnson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E. D. Johnson, was seriously ill this week with inflammation of the
lungs.
April 28, 1894 Page 1
A Case of Diphtheria.
Donald McCallum Dies of the Dread Disease Last Monday
Donald McCallum died of diphtheria
Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. Walker, on Ashmun alley. Mr.
McCallum was a member of life saving station No. 10. About two weeks ago he
came to the Soo after spending the winter with his parents near Montreal. He
remained here for several days and then departed for his station. Soon after he
reached his distination he complained of having a sore throat. He came to the
Soo Saturday for medical treatment, but the disease was too far advanced and
carried him off as stated. The remains were interred in the city cemetery. Mr.
McCallum was an important witness in the Paccoloni murder trial here last
winter. He was thought by some persons at that time to have had some knowledge
of the murder of Mrs. Paccaloni, but no evidence was produced to show this.
Such persons claim he has been pursued by the hand of fate. Mr. McCallum was a
steady young man and held in high esteem by his associates. His untimely death
emphasized the urgent need here of a hospital or pest house in which to care for
such cases as this.
April 28, 1894 Page 1
Death of Fisherman Geo. Crain.
George Crain died at the Marine
hospital Wednesday as the result of exposure caused by the capsizing of his
fishing boat. He had been employed by Ainsworth & Ganley for several years.
His remains were sent to Collingwood Thursday for interment.
April 28, 1894 Page 2
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bonno died Monday.
April 28, 1894 Page 4
Mrs. Wm. Doyle, of Menekaune, near
Menominee, poured kerosene oil in the kitchen stove from a can, last week, and
an explosion occurred which scattered the blazing oil on her clothing. Mrs.
Cleary, a widowed sister went to her assistance, only to share her fate, as both
women were burned to death.
April 28, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Robert Dory, conductor of a South Shore
freight tram, met with a fatal accident at Nestoria last Friday afternoon. He
was knocked down and horribly mangled by "shuntin" cars. He died Saturday at
Marquette.
April 28, 1894 Page 8
The Death Record.
Ex-Governor James W. Thorkmorton of
Texas is dead.
Ex-Judge Nelson Waterbury died at his
home in New York Sunday.
George S. Harwood, a wealty
manufacturer of Newton, Mass., died in Rome, Italy, aged 64 years.
Michael Boland, one of the celebrated
triangle of the Clan-na-Gael, died at his home in Kansas City.
William McGarrahan, whose mining claim
has been before congress so many years, died in Washington Tuesday.
Edward E. S. Eagle, a prominent
business man and Catholic philanthropist, died after a protracted illness. He
was born in Detroit in 1852.
April 28, 1894 Page 8
Foreign News.
Peter Price, the well known horse trainer of Newmarket, is dead.
The death is announced in London of
William Todd, the widely known cotton spinner.
April 28, 1894 Page 11
Alfred Thurlby was called to his home
in Iowa last Sunday by the death of his mother. He is expected to return
today.
April 28, 1894 Page 11
Mrs. Robert Manning died last Saturday
and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Riverside. Mrs. Manning was a highly
respected lady.
April 28, 1894 Page 11
Frank Lalonde, of Cedar street, died
Tuesday of consumption, and was buried on Thursday. Young Seraphine Lalonde, of
the same family, is not expected to live.
May 5, 1894 Page 1
Sent A Shock.
The Sudden Death of Senator Stockbridge at Chicago.
Sooites as well as citizens throughout
the state were shocked at the news that Senator Francis B. Stockbridge, of
Michigan had died suddenly at the residence of his hephew, J. S. Houghteling at
Chicago, Monday evening. Some weeks ago Senator and Mrs. Stockbridge went to
Chicago from their home in Kalamazoo, Mich., intending to visit the California
Mid-Winter Fair after spending a couple of days at the home of their nephew.
The senator, however, was attacked by stomach and heart trouble and the trip was
postponed. He was on the point of returning home when death called him hence.
The remains were taken to his home at Kalamazoo for interment. The funeral
occurred Thursday afternoon.
Francis Brown Stockbridge was born at Bath, Me., April 9, 1826....
May 5, 1894 Page 1
Death of Charles Hutchinson.
Chas. Hutchinson, aged 23 years, died
yesterday afternoon of consumption. He had been sick since early in December
last, and was a patient sufferer. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Hutchinson, and at 1 time held a position in the Sault club rooms. He was a
well known young man and had an army of friends who ministered tenderly to him
during his last days. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at 7
o'clock tomorrow morning.
May 5, 1894 Page 1
The infant child of Mr.and Mrs. Fred M.
Sill died at Cheboygan on Friday of last week.
May 5, 1894 Page 1
The infant child of W. D. Athinson died
at the residence of it's parents on Myra street, April 26.
May 5, 1894 Page 1
Hon C. H. Waterloo, father of Mrs. E.
H. Conway and Mrs. F. V. Flower, died at his home in Port Huron Thursday. Mrs.
Conway left yesterday for Port Huron to attend the funeral. Mrs. Flower was
with her father at the time of his death.
May 5, 1894 Page 2
Criminal News.
John P. Flanagan of Thiel's Detective
agency killed at Indian Valley, Ida., by a man he was attempting to arrest.
Rev. C. E. Butler, Episcopal Clergyman,
was found hanging to the bedpost in his room at the Lockner House, Fort Maeade,
Fla., where he boarded.
At Kiel, Wis., Mrs. Fred Billings
hanged herself to a tree near her house. She was 50 years old. Her brother, John Otto, committed suicide in a similar manner a week ago.
May 5, 1894 Page 2
The Death Record.
Frank Halton, editor of the Washington
Post, died from paralysis, Monday.
William Torrens McCullogh Torrins, the
well known author and for a long time member of the house of commons is dead.
Ex-Judge William W. Farewell, on the
superior court beach of Chicago for nine years, died of pnemonia. He was 77
years old.
Dr. Albert Day, famous for his
successful treatment of inebriates, and who for the past 35 years has been
identified with the Washington Home in Boston is dead, aged 73.
May 5, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A distressing accident occurred at the
corby location near Bessemer, last week. John Guest, a miner, had been cleaning
a revolver at home and it wouldn't work well. His wife picked it up and in
working it a cartridge discharged and the bullet penetrated her husband's head,
killing him instantly. Mrs. Guest went violently insane inside of 10 minutes,
and died soon after. Both husband and wife were buried in the same grave.
They were young and had a child 10 months old.
May 5, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
Jane Augustine Shingwauk, widow of the
late Chief Shingwauk, of the Garden River reserve, died on Tuesday and was
buried yesterday. She was 86 years of age.
May 12, 1894 Page 1
Mrs. Isabel Douslin, of Rosedale, died
Thursday and will be buried today by Undertaker Vanderhook at the city cemetery.
She was 75 years of age and a highly respected lady.
May 12, 1894 Page 1
Accidently Shot Himself.
Wm. Gates Dies From a Wound Received While Hunting.
Wm. Gates, of Sugar Island, keeper of
the Nebish and Canadian range lights, accidently shot himself Tuesday while
hunting ducks. The unfortunate man died while being brought to the Soo on the
barge Kimball. Coroner Bacon was called and from the evidence decided that the
cause of death was accidental. The remains were taken charge of by Undertaker
Vanderhook and were buried at Garden River Thursday. Mr. Gates was a German,
about 45 years of age and was kighly respected. His wife is the daughter of
Edward Perreault, a well known resident of Sugar Island.
May 12, 1894 Page 2
Victim of Consumption.
Death of G. L. Trempe Wednesday After a Lingering Illness.
Gustave L. Trempe died at his residence
on Ridge street west, at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning of consumption, at the age
ot 43 years and 7 months. For years Mr. Trempe had been more or less a sick
man. He suffered from stomach troubles, which finally developed into
consumption, and had not been for his great will power and staying qualities, he
would have been dead two years ago. On last New Year's day he went to bed and
from that day never left it. He was a most patient sufferer and was always
found to be cheerful and entertaining when friends called upon him. Gustave L.
Trempe was a son of the late Louis P. Trempe.... Mr. Trempe leaves a wife to
whom he was wedded eight years ago. The funeral of Mr. Trempe took place at 9
o'clock yesterday morning from St. Mary's church, the Rev. Fr. Donovan
officiating, and the remains were placed in the catholic cemetery....
May 12, 1894 Page 2
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.
J. O'Donnell died Sunday of pneumonia. The little one was buried
Tuesday.
May 12, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Harry Smith, of Menominee, was drowned
in the Brule river last week.
May 12, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Elijah Sutton, committed suicide last
week at Marquette by shooting himself through the head.
May 19, 1894 Page 1
Joseph Walker Drowned Tuesday.
Joseph Walker was drowned at the head
of the rapids Tuesday morning. He was employed by Dunbar & Sullivan and was
in charge of one of the dump scows. While unloading the scow it began to sink
and he was washed overboard and drowned before he could be rescued. Mr.
Walker's relatives live at Yale, Mich. He had been at work on the scow only a
few days. The body of the unfortunate man has not yet been recovered.
Mary 19, 1894 Page 1
Dies at Ripe Old Age.
The Venerable W. B. Quigley Passes Away
at Sedalla, Mo.
Capt. A. B. Roach received a telegram
from John Quigley, at St. Louis, Mo., at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mr.
Quigley had been ailing for some years and the intelligence of his death was not
unexpected. W. B. Quigley was well known in this city and county. He first came
to this country in 1847, sailed up the river and also up St. Mary's rapids that
year and was known as the southern adventurer. He spent the summer of 1849 at
Whitefish Point. He left in the fall and returned again in 1865 and from that
year he has spent every summer here and at Whitefish Point. At Whitefish Point
he was interested with John Clark, his brother-in-law, in a big cranberry farm.
Mr. Quigley was a remarkable man for his age. He was 83 at the time of his
death and was an able and interesting conversationalist. Mr. Quigley left a big
fortune. Only a few days before his death he sold his farm near St. Louis for
$90,000. He was married twice and his second wife, whom he married 6 years ago,
and who still lives, is the mother of Wm. Clark, of Whitefish Point. Mr.
Quigley and Captain Roach were warm friends and the death of the venerable
gentleman is not only a shock to the captain but to Mr. Quigley's relatives and
host of friends.
May 19, 1894 Page 2
C. R. Smith died at Cheboygan last
Saturday of consumption, at the age of 43 years. Mr. Smith was associated with
his brother, W. S. Smith proprietors of the Park Hotel and Hotel Iroquois of
this city. W. S. Smith attended the funeral which occurred in Cheboygan
Monday.
May 19, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Walter Wilson, a 15-year-old Manistique
boy, was drowned last week.
May 19, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior
Wm. Extrom, an Ishpeming miner, was
killed by a cave-in at the Lake Angeline mine last week.
May 19, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Zaide Vizina, a homesteader, living
four miles from Baraga, was shot and killed by an assassin last week. He was
sitting alone in his house when the act was committed the shot being fired
through the window. Smaule Masten, the supposed murderer, is under
arrest.
May 19, 1894 Page 7
Unfortunate Events.
Edward and Charles Malloy, aged 17 and
14 respectively, were killed by an Erie engine near Hancock, N. Y.
Barney N. Curran, an old soldier, was
run over and killed by a switch engine on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
crossing, at La Crosse.
Albert Boroweizik was found dead four
miles east of Antigo Depot, Wis., with a Winchester rife under his body and a
wound in his forehead, supposed to be accidental. He had been hunting.
May 19, 1894 Page 7
The Death Record.
J. Hadfield the Waukesha, Wis.,
millionaire and politician is dead.
Baron Vay de Vaja president of the
Hungarian house of magnates,
The lord high sheriff of London died at
San Antonio, Tex., of paralysis of the brain. He was en route to
California.
Colonel Robert P. Dechert, ex-city
comptroller and commander of the First brigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania,
died at Philadelphia. He was 53 years of age.
May 19, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
A sad case of drowning occurred at the
govenment dock shortly after noon Thursday. Wm. Daley, a man about 28 years of
age, fell off the dock, and although he was fished out within a few minutes,
could not be resusitated. It was learned from Richard Shaw that the man was an
Irishman and hailed form Kingston, where his aunt, Mrs. Owen Kennedy, keeps the
O.K. hotel. He was evidently a sailor. He was removed to the morgue and unless
his relatives are heard from will be buried here at the town's expense.
May 19, 1894 Page 9
In Memorian.
Lines written on the death of Maggie,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lordson, who died May 4, 1894, at the age of 9
months and 22 days.... Stalwart, Mich. May 12, 1894.
May 19, 1894 Page 10
The infant child of W. Callahan died
Wednesday morning.
June 2, 1894 Page 1
Saw a Spook.
It Plays Pranks at Point aux Pins Light
House....
The finding of the remains last week of
the late Henry Woods, the Point aux Pins light house keeper who had been
mysteriously missing for more than a year, an account of which was published in
THE NEWS last week. Revives more queer stories that were current subsequent to
his desappearance. On the 5th of May last year Mr. Woods left his home in the
Canadian Soo to go to Point aux Pins to take charge of his light there. He
never reached his distination....
The finding of Mr. Wood's skeleton
last week has partly cleared up the mystery, except as to the manner of his
death. The remains were found near the mouth of Carp river, three miles from
the Point aux Pins lighthous. It is now the generally accepted theory that he
got lost and died of exposure and hunger.....
The funeral of Mr. Woods occurred at
the Canadian Soo on Monday.....
June 2, 1894 Page 1
Sudden Death of First
Engineer Robt. Winkler, of the Robert Holland-Marine Notes. ....
The steambarge Robert Holland, towing
the schooners S. M. Stephenson and Fanny Neil, arrived in port at 9 o'clock
yesterday morning from Ashland, bound for Chicago. The fleet's colors were
flying at half mast, in respect to First Engineer Robert Winkler, of the
Holland, who died on Lake Superior at 9 o'clock Thursday night, of hemorrhage of
the lungs. Mr. Winkler was not well when the boat left Ashland. He stood his
watch as usual until 8:30 o'clock Thursday night; when he was taken ill and
before the second engineer could relieve him he breathed his last. The deceased
was 41 years of age. He resided in Manistee, where a wife and daughter survive
him. He was a member of the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association and had been
on the Holland for three seasons. Mr. Winkler was a genial, jovial man and had
many acquantances here. Undertaker Blake prepared the remains for
transportation to Manistee, where they were taken yesterday afternoon by rail,
by the second mate of the Holland. Coroner Bacon examined the remains and said
there was no need of holding an inquest.
June 2, 1894 Page 3
The Death Record.
John Dooley died of smallpox at
Dubuque, Ia.
Sir Francis Johnson, chief justice of
the Canadian supreme court, is dead.
Valentine Blatz, the millionare
Milwaukee brewer, died suddenly in St. Paul Saturday night.
Richard F. Briggs, on(e) of the
foremost carriage manufacturers in New England, is dead, aged 58 years.
Hon. John Ambrose Graham, one of the
best and most widely known men in Northern Indiana, is dead, aged 78.
Rev. Edward H. Gray, a Baptist
clergyman, who was chaplin of the United States senate during Lincoln's
administration died at Oakland, Cal. He was 80 years old.
June 2, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Richard Garland, a miner, fell down a
shaft in the Quincy mine last week and was killed.
June 2, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John G. Johnson, one oth the pioneers
of the Upper Peninsula, died at his home at Marquette last week.
June 2, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Svetish was drowned at Manistique
last week while engaged in taking poles from the water and loading them on a
raft.
June 9, 1984 Page 2
Death of Little Edith Everett.
Edith, The sweet 6-year-old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. D. Everett, died Sunday morning. Of inflammation, of the
bowels, at Elmwood,, the country home of her parents, near Rudyard. The little
one was attached by the malady Saturday night and died before medical aid could
be obtained. The funeral occurred in this city Tuesday at the Everett residence
on Chandler Heights, now occupied by Mr. and Mrms. E. C. Davidson. The Rev. C.
M. Thompson officiated, and the remains were laid to rest in the lot near the
residence. Mr. and Mrs. Everett have the sympathy of their friends in their
bereavement.
June 9, 1984 Page 3
Found Dead.
Last evening a person giving the name
G. R. Thompson registered at Hunt's Hotel, and desired to be called in season to
take the 12 o'clock p.m. train for Chicago. Being unable to awaken him, the
room was entered by means of the ventilater over the door, when the gentleman was found to be dead. He was an advertising agent for Sulphur Bitters, which has an extensive sale. The coroner returned a verdict of death from heart disease. His body will be sent east immediately,-Cin, Commercial.
June 9, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A man named John Riley committed
suicide at St. Ignace by taking morphine.
June 16, 1894 Page 4
The Death Record.
Emil Huberkorl, once husband of actress
Margaret Mather, died at Los Angeles, Cal., from consumption.
Mr. Allen Stanton, aged 87 years, died
at St. Louis Friday. He was a cousin of the late Edwin M. Stanton, Lincoln's
secretary of war.
Ex-Govenor Redman H. Price, of New
Jersey, died at Haqelwood-on-Ramapo aged 78 years. He raised the stars and
stripes on California soil.
June 16, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Parker was drowned on the Sturgeon
River Lumber Co's drive at Chassell last week.
June 16, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
Great sympathy is felt for the family
of Peter Falconer in the loss of their two children by congestion of the lungs.
The funeral which took place on Monday was very largely attended.
June 23, 1894 Page 1
POOR OLD MAN.
Nearly a Centenarian and Then Shot
Down
Took Him For A Burglar....
John Corrigan, an old and infirm man,
93 years of age, was shot above the heart shortly after 2 o'clock Friday
morning, at the home of his daughter, Lizzie C. Corrigan, who resides on Ashmn,
street, opposite W. J. Armstrong's grocery. The who fired the shot was Wesley
D. Micks, a carpenter, aged about 38 years, who has boarded with the Corrigans
for about five years. THE NEWS visited the scene of the shooting shortly after
the old man died ....The Corrigans came from Barrie, Ont., eight years ago....
June 23, 1894 Page 2
John McIntyre, aged 67 years, died
suddenly at the county poor house Wednesday of heart disease. He was buried in
Riverside cemetery Thursday evening.
June 23, 1894 Page 2
Death of Elizabeth Tate LeSage.
Mrs. Elizabeth Tate LeSage, wife of
Louis LeSage, of Sugar Island, died of lingering consumption, Friday of last
week, at the age of 40 years. The funeral occurred Sunday from the M. E. church
at Garden River. The Rev. T. R. Easterday officiated. At the close of the
sermon it was repeated in the Ojibway language by interpreter Pines.
June 23, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Howard Squire, aged 27 years, was
struck by an engine near Pembine and killed.
June 23, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Donald Sinclair, a mason who was
engaged in making repairs on the exterior of the federal building at Marquette,
last week, was precipitated to the ground b the breaking of a scaffold rope and
received injuries which caused his death before he could be taken to the
hospital. A fellow workman seized another rope as the structure fell and
escaped unscathed.
June 23, 1894 Page 5
Mangled in a Mill.
Eau Claire, Wis., June 30.- In the
Empire Lumber company's mill the foreman, John Wight, while soaping a belt under
the mill, was caught by the arm and hurled to instant death. His body was
horribly mangled.
June 23, 1894 Page 5
Criminal News.
Louis Callier of Ainsboro, Ills., was
stabbed and fatally wounded by a boy named Trailer. Collier was fighting with
Trailer's father.
At Arcola, Ills., Barney Van Dearen,
agd 86 years, drank a pint of coal oil Wednesday night, from the effects of
which he died Monday.
June 23, 1894 Page 9
Mrs. J. R. Miller, wife of a leading
merchant of Leadville, Colo., and her two children were thrown down an
embankment by a runaway while driving to Evergreen lakes. All three were
fatally injured.
June 30, 1894 Page 2
Mrs. James Good, of Hancock, is
visiting her sister, Mr. Martin Schacht, of this city. Mrs. Good was married in
the Soo in 1855, but in 1856 moved to Lake Superior. Her first husband, Matin
Effinger, enlisted in the Second Michigan Infantry in 1861, and was killed in
the battle of Malvern Hill, Va., Jul 1, 1862
June 30, 1894 Page 3
Charles A. McCarthy Dead.
He Expires Suddenly at His Home in
Detroit Last Sunday.
Charles A. McCarthy, a former resident
of this city, and who removed to Detroit four years ago, died suddenly in that
city last Sunday. Mr. McCarthy was one of the engineers on the St. Mary's Fall
canal, and also occupied the position of assistant superintendent for three
years, when he resigned and was succeeded by J. M. Hogarth four years ago.
After leaving the Soo he accepted a position as engineer in the Detroit water
works. He was well and favorably known here and the news of his sudden demise
was a shock to his friends.
June 30, 1894 Page 3
Fort Brady Budget.
Daisy Brownson Clendenin, wife of Capt.
Paul Clendenin, post surgeon of the U. S. army died suddenly at her home at Fort
Brady, at 4 o'clock Wednesday, aged 22 years. Mrs. Clendenin was taken ill
about a month ago. She lingered between life and death for several days, but
for a week before her death was steadily improving and was considered as having
passed the critical point when she was siezed with convulsions Wednesday
afternoon and death soon resulted. Mrs. Clendenin was the daughter of Col.
Henry Brownson, of Omaha, Neb., who was prominent in western railway circles
before his death. She was married to Capt. Clendenin, at Los Angeles, Cal.,
five years ago and had resided in thi city since 1890. One daughter, a sweet
child of four years old, survivies her, besides her bereaved husband. Mrs.
Clendenin was popular in society and was loved and cherished in her home,
especially by her two step daughters, who received a mother's tender care from
her. Her death was a shock to all who knew her and her sorrowing relatives have
the sympathy of the conmunity. The remains were prepared for shipment by
Undertaker Blake and were taken to Omaha, for burial, Thursday.
June 30, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Edward Spry, a South Shore brakeman,
was instantly killed last week at Nestova by falling under the cars while
engaged in making a coupling.
June 30, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Milo Gibbs, a well-to-do farmer living
at Cooks, Schoolcraft Co., committed suicide last week by shooting himself
through the head with a rifle. No cause has been assigned for the rash act.
June 30, 1894 Page 5
Unfortunate Events.
A 3-year-old son of John Eberline, of
Shawano, Wis., fell into the river and was drowned
June 30, 1894 Page 5
Unfortunate Events.
John Klunp, a farmer of Hudson, Ills.,
and his wife were killed at Normas, their wagon being struck by an Alton train.
June 30, 1894 Page 5
Unfortunate Events.
Mrs. William Edwards of Fairmont,
Ills., tried to start a fire with kerosene. She is dead, her husband fatally
burned and their home is in ashes.
June 30, 1894 Page 5
Unfortunate Events.
John Niepoaski and an unknown man were
killed and two others injured by the falling of a hoisting bucket while at work
on the drainage canal at Chicago.
July 7, 1894 Page 1
Death of Ex- Gov Winans.
Ex- Governor E. B. Winans, died at his
home at Hamburg, Wednesday afternoon after an illness of one week, of pneumonia.
He was governor of Michigan from 1890 to 1892. He was a good man.
July 7, 1894 Page 2
Mrs. May E. Chamberlain, widow of Dr.
C. P. Chamberlain, of Canister, N. Y., and sister of Capt. W. P. Spaldng, of
this city, died June 28. She was a well known resident here in former years.
July 7, 1894 Page 3
AN OLD RESIDENT GONE.
Chauncey Montgomery Called Away Monday by Grim Death
Chauncey Montgomery died at the
residence of Mrs. G. L. Trempe, on Ridge Street, at 1:30 o'clock Monday
afternoon, of heart and stomach trouble. He had been an invalid for several
years, and for the last year was confined to the house. In the death of Chauncey
Montgomery another old Sooite has been removed from the circle of the very few
old inhabitants, which is fast growing smaller in Chippewa county. Mr.
Montgomery was 67 years old He was unmarried. A brother Jas. A. Montgomery, who
is superintendent of the Sandusky, O., Tool Co., and a sister, who resides in
Providence, R. I. survive him. Chauncey Montgomery was as man who made many
friends. He was a fluent and pleasant conversationalist and was well versed on
all current events. He came here from Sandusky, O., in 1875, and purchased the
Club House on Water street from Samuel Scott and conducted it until the fall of
1885. Then he sold out to Ford Hursley and retired from active business. He
afterwards repurchased the Club House and owned it at the time of his death. He
was elected presedent of the first Soo village councils and has held other
public offices. The remains of Mr. Montgomery were sent to Sandusky on the
Empire State Tuesday morning for interment Jas. Montgomery arrived from Sandusky
Monday and accompained the remains to Ohio.
July 7, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Chas. Shugland fell into Portage Lake
and was drowned last week.
July 7, 1894 Page 8
Unfortunate Events.
Miss Kate Jennisch was killed by
lightning while crossing the street at Decorah, Is.
At San Franciso, Leon Smith, 13
years, was burned to death by the explosion of a kerosene lamp in his father's
house.
July 14, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Fish, of Negaunee, committed
suicide last week by sooting himself through the neck with a shot gun.
July 14,1894 Page 8
Drowned in the Canal.
T. J. Holland was drowned at an early
hour Wednesday morning at the head of the canal. He was coming to the city from
Ainsworth & Alexander's mill, where he had been employed for two months as
bookkeeper. While almost opposite Light House Keeper Sweet's house he stumbled
and fell foremost into the canal basin. He immediately sank. Several men were
in the vicinity of the accident, but before assistance could arrive the man had
drowned..... Mr. Holland was 26 years old. He came to this city a year ago
from Calumet and was employed as bill clerk in the freight depot for six months.
He has several relatives living in Dollar Bay, where his remains were sent for
burial The drowning is believed to have been purely accidental.
July 14, 1894 Page 8
George Pond, a negro, charged with attempting to criminally assault a white woman, was hanged by a mob at Fulton, Miss.
July 14, 1894 Page 8
The Death Record.
Philip Crosby Tucker, a grand commander
of the Scottish Pite of the Southern jourisdiction, died suddenly at
Washington.
The once famous court violinist, Enrico
Mast, has died in Rome. He was at one time a member of the well-known
"Florentine Quartet."
July 14, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
A dispatch from Algoma Mills states
that on the evening of July 7, a somewhat mysterious drowning accident occurred
here. A little boy while crossing the river bridge near the C. P. R. station
observed a man named Thomas Haggarty struggling in the water below, but before
assistance could be rendered the man sank. Haggerty was about 35 years of age
and leaves a widow. An inquest has been ordered.
July 14, 1894 Page 9
Canadian Sault.
R. Gillespie, a boarding house keeper
at the new ship canal works, was drowned Tuesday. He went down to the bay to
get a pail of water, took a fit, to which he was subject, fell into the river
and drowned. He was buried Thursday.
July 21, 1894 Page 1
Andrew Parkinson Drowned.
Andrew Parkinson, of Richard's Landing,
was drowned while crossing from Smith's wharf to Scarf's Point, on Bear Lake,
last night. His body was recovered Wednesday and he was buried Thursday.
July 21, 1894 Page 1
TRIO OF FATALITIES.
Death of C. Preslan, W. A. Carlisle and
Mr. S. Butterfield.
ALL THREE WERE DROWNED.
First Two Were Thrown Into The Canal
From Their Wheels.
Their Sad Fate a Warning to Bicyclists
who Recklessly Invite Similar Accidents.
The canal is swallowing up bicycle
riders with a vengenance. The second victim this week is Clifford Prestan, who
run off the pier at 6:40 o'clock yesterday morning and was drowned only a few
hundred feet east of where W. A. Carlisle met a similar fate Wednesday.
Clifford Preslan, a bright lad of 19 years, was on his way to work yesterday
morning when the fatality occurred. He boarded at Mrs. Wm. McKay's, on Emeline
street. At 6 o'clock he arose, had breakfast and left the house at 6:30 o'clock
for his work in Dunbar & Sullivan's machine shop, where he had been empolyed
for 18 months as firemen, under Foreman L. E. O'Mara. He was running along the
north pier on his wheel. When at a point about 600 feet east of the draw bridge
he went into the canal with the wheel. Nobody saw the accident but George
Irwin, an employe of Dunbar & Sullivan, who arrive just in time to see the
tips of his fingers disappear as he went to the bottom. A general alarm was
given and Dunbar & Sullivan's entire force turned out. The work of dragging
for the body, with grappling hooks, was kept up for several hours, during which
time the bicycle and man's hat were recovered. Finally Diver Robert Kett was
sent down of the unfortunate young man near where it sank. The deceased was a
brother of George and Samuel Preslan, who are well Hay Lake. He was married
and was popular with all the Dunbar & Sullivan forces and all who knew him.
He was more familiarly known as "Roscoe," a nick name gaven him by the boy. He
was a steady and industrious young man and his death is a terrible shock to his
brothers, who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident.
Coroner Bacon viewed the body after it
had been removed to Vanderhook's undertaking establishment. The remains were
turned over to the brothers of the unfortunate young man. The funeral will be
held from the residence of Wm. Albon, 61 Bingham avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon.
July 21, 1894 Page 1
A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
The Drowning of W. A. Carlisle in the
Canal Wednesday Morning.
One of the saddest cases of sudden
death that ever occurred in the city was that of William A. Carlisle by drowning
at the head of the ship canal at a few minutes before 11 o'clock Wednesday
morning. Mr. Carlisle for two years had been employed as accountant for Dunbar
& Sullivan, the dredge contractors. He was a brother in-law of H. T.
Dunbar, of the above firm. Wednesday morning Mr. Carlisle left the firm's
office, in THE NEWS building, to visit the dredges and shops of the firm to take
the time of the several employes, as was his usual morning custom. After
crossing the lock gates at the canal he mounted his bicycle and rode along the
edge of the crib work next to the canal. All went well until a point near the
International draw bridge was reached, when he struck some obstruction, which
caused his wheel to take a sheer and without any warning he was thrown into the
canal with his wheel. Mr. Carlisle could not swim. He came to the surface
once. R. S. Carr and son, of St. Louis, Mo., who were near the spot fishing,
ran to the drowning man's assistance, passed him a fish pole, which he grabbed
and held onto, but despite the warning of Mr. Carr, who cautioned him to be
still and await the arrival of assistance he attempted to climb up the frail
rod, of which Mr. Carr was forced to let go. Mr. Carlisle then made an
unsuccesful attempt to climb the pier, lost his hold and fell back into the
water and sank to the bottom, where he remained for eight minutes before he was
finally brought to the surface by grappling hooks and taken out by Sidney Kneff,
an employee of Dunbar & Sulllivan, assisted by Sidney Knox and Joseph
Crushier. Medical aid was summoned at once and in a very short time Drs. Lang,
McDonald, Bacon and Taylor responded. All that medical aid and hard work by many willing friends could do was done, but the unfortunate man could not be
resuscitated. The remains were turned over to Undertaker Blue, who prepared
them for shipment to St. Catherines, Ont., where the were accompanied Thursday
morning by H. T. Dunbar, Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. Carlisle, wife of the deceased. W.
A. Carlisle was born in St. Catherines 32 years ago. He had been married for
several years, but had no children. His heart-broken wife and sorrowing
relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Carlisle was a genial,
jovial gentlemen and commanded the respect of all who knew him.
July 21, 1894 Page 1
DROWNED AT DETOUR.
Montford S. Butterfield Meets a Watery
Grave While Bathing.
A gloom has overcast the thriving
village of Detour since Thursday night, when one of its most promising young
men, Montford S. Butterfield, was drowned in the river while in bathing in
company with A. F. Carroll bookkeeper for the Island Cedar Co. Just after supper
the two men went down to the river to go in bathing. They walked out on the
boom where they left their clothing. The water at that point is 20 feet deep.
They had only been in the water for a short time, when Carroll heard Butterfield
call for help. Not being a very good swimmer Mr. Carroll asked him what he
wanted. The reply came from Butterfield, "For God's sake come to me; I am
drowning." Carroll swam to the boom and although very weak himself, called
loudly for help. His cries were heard by Alex McCullough, who ran to the place,
took off his coat and shoes, jumped into the river and made for the drowning
man. But before McCullough could be reached, he sank for the last time. A
searching party, which numbered almost all of the male residents of Detour,
turned out and recovered the body in about an hour. Montford S. Butterfield was
22 years old, unmarried, and three sisters and his aged father Samuel
Butterfield who is ex supervisor of Detour township, survive him ....
July 21, 1894 Page 2
Neaseville. (Special Correspondence.)
Wm. Rowan, of Dafter, died at the
residence of Hugh Harper, near there, on Tuesday. His sister had just arrived
from Canada with the intention of taking him home with her. [kife]?? came to
late. Mr. and Mrs. Harper deserve great praise for the care they have taen of
the sick man.
July 21, 1894 Page 8
Miscellaneous News Items.
John Bilni, a farmer of Boyd, Wis.,
died of starvation. He was 56 years old, a miser and worth thousands of
dollars.
July 21, 1894 Page 8
Miscellaneous News Items.
George Rox Graham, the veteran
publisher and journalist, died at 3:30 p.m. of disease of the heart at the
Orange, N. J. Memorial hospital.
July 21, 1894 Page 10
Death deprived Mr. and Mrs. John Cairns
of their 13 months old daughter early in the week. She was a bright little
child and her death is a terrible blow to her parents.
July 28, 1894 Page 1
Death of Jacob C. Schrader.
Jacob C. Schrader, age 33, of Olean,
N.Y., died at the Lake View House Saturday last. The deceased was a blacksmith
by trade and the eldest of ten children, only three of whom, one sister and two
brothers remain. The sister Mrs. Henry Schame., arrived Sunday morning. The
mother Mrs. Michael Smith, and all the family, were, and those yet left now are
members of St. John's German Lutheran chuch of Olean. The deceased was buried
from the Lake View House Monday at 3 o'clock. Rev. T. R. Easterday officiated,
and used the Lutheran church service.
July 28, 1894 Page 1
Dropped Dead at Point aux Pins.
Mrs. Brown, wife of Customs Inspector
Brown, of the Canadian Soo, suddenly dropped dead at Point aux Pins yesterday
about noon. She was spending the day at the Point on the Episcopal Sunday
school excursion. Her body was broght down on the Telegram and taken to her
late home.
July 28, 1894 Page 1
A PIONEER GONE.
Frank Denoiyer Called to His Final
Reward Sunday.
Death at a Ripe Old Age.
Over Three Score Years of His Life
Spent in the Soo.
He was an Early Day Voyageur and One of
the Oldest Residents of Chippewa.
Frank Denoiyer, who was one of the
oldest citizens in Chippewa county, died at the residence of Jos. Campbell, on
Portage avenue, east, last Sunday night at the age of 89 years. For several ears
he had been a sufferor from asthma and throat trouble. This affliction, coupled
with declining years, brought death on the day above mentioned. Mr. Denoiyer
came to the Soo 63 years ago from Montreal, and was one of the early voyageurs
who made the trip from Montreal over the great lakes in open sail boat, which
was portaged around Niagara Falls, and requiring almost two months to make the
journey. He was for years employed here as trapper for the Old American and
Hudson Bay fur companies. The log house in which he lived here for 40 years,
was built by him and one of the first ever put up in Chippewa county. This
house was torn down last summer. It was located on what is now the Endress
property on the north side of Portage avenue, east, of Sova street. The
property was given by Mr. Denoiyer to his children years ago. He was twice
married. His first wife was Harriet Bingaush, by whom several children were
born. Only two of these are living at present- Mrs. Hudson, of this city, and a
son, Baptiste, who resides in Duluth. Shortly after the death of his first wife
Mr. Denoiyer married Mrs. Jennie Ermatinger, mother of Thomas, Charles, John,
James, Alex. And Isabel Ermatinger. The latter is now the wife of Joseph
Campbell. No children were born from his second wife. He owned 160 acres of
farm land on Sugar Island. This on Mr. Denoiuers death was left to Chas.
Ermatinger. Everything else was given to Mrs. Hudson, Mr. Denoiyer's daughter
by his first wife. Mr. Denoiyer was cared for during the last eight years by
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell, Sr. who showed him every attention. The funeral
was held from St. Mary's church Tuesday morning and the remains were laid to
rest in the Catholic cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, especially by
the older residents. The old settlers of Chippewa county are fast dying off. As one of these, an old man with one foot in the grave, said to THE NEWS this week, when speaking of Denoiyer, "Who will be next:?"
July 28, 1894 Page 2
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. F. O.
Carroll of Detour, died Wednesday.
July 28, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Ed. Conley, of Watersmeet, suicided
last week. He took the pistol route.
July 28, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Lius, 16 years old, was drowned in
the bay at Escanaba while in bathing last week.
July 28, 1894 Page 4
Killed by Her Corset.
Cincinatti, July 23, - A Commercial
Gazette special from New Castle, Ind., says: Mrs. George Lewis and Mrs. Frank
Sheets were driving when their horse ran away, Mrs. Lewis jumped and broke her
arm. Mrs. Sheets was thrown from the buggy, her corset broke and the stays were
driven into her stomach, killing her.
July 28, 1894 Page 6
Detour. (Special Correspondence.)
The funeral of the late Monfford S.
Butterfield, who was so suddenly taken from earth by drowning on Thursday
evening of last week, took place on Saturday, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. It
is safe to say that this was the largest funeral ever witnessed in the history
of Detour. The esteem in which the deceased was held was clearly demonstrated.
Business was suspended from 2 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The Islands Cedar
Co's mill was also shut down during the afternoon. The funeral was in good
management. It was in charge of E. J. Swartz. Service was held in the
Presbyterian chuch.... The deceased was born on Drummond Island, in the year
1872. His three sisters, brother, mother and father, Samuel Butterfields,
ex-supervisor of Detour township survive him.....
July 28, 1894 Page 6
Death of Frank Bettes.
He Expires Suddenly Last Saturday From
Heart Disease.
Frank bettes dropped dead in J. A.
Francis's yard, at the corner of Sova and Maple streets, about 7 o'clock last
Saturday evening, of heart failure. Mr. Bettes left his home at 7 o'clock that
evening in search of one of his pigs, which had strayed away. He found it in
the Barbeau grove between Cedar street and Spruce avenue. Mr. Bettes started to
drive the pig to his house on Spruce avenue. The animal became unruly, began to
run, and after a hard chase was finally cornered by Mr. Bettes in Mr. France's
yard. Just at this point, however, Mr. Bettes fell backward to the ground, and
died within a few minutes. Coroner Bacon, who was summoned and viewed the body,
did not consider an inquest necessary. He says death was the result of heart
trouble. Frank Bettes was 48 years old. He had lived in the Soo for 15 years,
and was well known and highly respected. A wife, two sons and two daughters
survive him. The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday afternoon. The
services were conducted by the Rev. T. R. Easterday, and the body was taken to
Riverside cemetery for interment.
Among the relatives called here by the
sad death of Mr. Bettes, were his brother, A. Bettes, of Newberry, his mother,
Mrs. Wm. Bettes, and his niece, Miss Hellen Bettes, of Yale, Mich.
July 28, 1894 Page 7
Criminal News.
Denton J. Callahan, suicided at St.
Paul by shooting himself through the heart. No cause for the deed is known.
Peter Davis, Dan Washington and Charles
Ezell, all colored, were hanged on the same scaffold at the county jail at
Montgomery, Ala.
C. L. Moore and wife, an aged couple
living near Tiff City, Mo., were found dead in their house, both having been
shot through the head. The object was probably robbery.
July 28, 1894 Page 7
The Death Record.
John A. Patterson, one of the best
known Democrats and most prominent lawyers in Southwestern Iowa, is dead at his
home in Creston.
Thomas H. Gorman, editor of the Ottawa
(Ont.) Free Press. and widely known as a contributor to American magazines, is
dead, aged 38.
July 28, 1894 Page 7
Unfortunate Events.
Duncan McTavish of Masonvill, Wis., aged
74, was kicked in the face by a horse, breaking his nose and frontal bone. His
recovery is doubtful.
By the premature explosion of a blast
in the Sally Waters mine, near Lead mine, Wis., John McKenno was killed and John
McCuirk was fatally injured.
Edward Murphy, errand boy for a job
printer at Duluth, Minn. Was found at the bottom of the elevtor shaft at the
Spalding House in an unconscious condition. He was frightfully hurt and
afterwards died of his injuries.
August 4, 1894 Page 2
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Osler died Sunday of cholera infanum. The funeral occurred Tuesday.
August 4, 1894 Page 10
The Death Record.
Chauncey W. Wisner, a celebrated orator
of Michigan, and for three terms state senator, died at Saginaw.
Captain Snyder, superintendent of poor
for the city of Minneapolis, died Friday of consumption of the bowels.
Captain Allen Tindolph, president of the
Second National bank of Vincennes, Ind., is dead. He was 52 years of age.
Mrs. James Pugh, a pioneer of Racine,
Wis., and the first woman married in that city, is dead, aged 74 years.
Judge Moss, who for years was one of
the most successful lawyer in central Indiana, died at Noblesville, aged 70
years.
Thomas S. Wright, attorney of the
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific railway, died in New York, from a stroke of
heat.
Gustavus S. Colton, a well known Kansas
pioneer, one of the framers of the Leavenworth constitution, and a noted free
soiler, is dead.
Ex- Congressman Thomas R. Horton of
Fultonville, N. Y., is dead, aged 72. He served in congress, from the
Eighteenth district of New York from 1855 to 1857
August 4, 1894 Page 10
Killed Three Men.
Ashland, Pa. Aug 1.- One of a nest of
six boilers at Lehigh Valley colliery No. 4 exploded during the night, instantly
killing one man and severely injuring three others, two of whom have since died.
The dead are: John Miller, aged 45, of Girardville: John Lauback, aged 25, of
Shenandoah: Darby Shields, aged 45, of Shenandoah.
August 4, 1894 Page 10
Criminal News.
Wallace Burt, a halfbreed Indian, who
murdered an aged couple for whom he worked, was hanged at Doyleston, Pa.
Harrison Duncan, colored, who murdered
a policeman in St. Louis Oct. 6, 1890, was hanged for the crime at Clayton, Mo.
Joe Craig, an ex-policeman at Los
Angeles, killed his divorced wife and her father, mother and brother. He shot at himself, but only a flesh wound resulted.
August 4, 1894 Page 11
Canadian Sault.
The eldest son, nearly 13 years of
age, of Symington Ironside, of the customs department, went down the C.P.R.
track on Monday last in company with a son of Mr. Young, of Plummer & Young,
fo the purpose of picking berries. Young Ironside was cautioned by his other
before starting not to go near the water, but the day being oppresive, the boys,
when in the vincinity of Topsail Island, decided on having a bath. Ironside, who was full of impulsiveness, got in ahead, speedily went out of his depth, and not being able to swim sunk in 10 feet of water, failing to reach a plank which his companion, who was unable to swim, pushed out to him. An alarm was soon given and the body recovered, but to late for resuscitation. Dr. Hunter, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Champion and others, rendered every possible assistance and all was done that could be done to restore animation but without avail. The body was brought to town by Allen Templeton and the funeral took place on Wednesday from St. Luke's....
August 4, 1894 Page 11
Canadian Sault.
The remains of Mrs. Brown, wife of
William Brown, of the customs department, who, as stated in THE NEWS last week,
died at Point aux Pins, while with an excursion party in connection with the St.
Luke Episcopal church Sunday school, were interred on Sunday last at the
Protestant cemetery. A service was held in the church and an impressive
discourse was delivered by the Rev. Walter to a very large audience
representative of every congregation in town.
August 4, 1894 Page 11
Death of Miss Justine Ojibway.
Miss Justine Ojibway died Sunday
morning at 8:30 o'clock at the residence of Mr. Baptiste Lalonde, on Ridge
street, of fever. She had been ill for several weeks. Miss Ojibway was the
only daughter of the late chief Ojibway. She was 52 years of age and had been a
seamstress all her life. She was employed at times as a nurse and considered an
excellant hand around a sick room. She acquired some property during her life
and owned a valuable piece of land on Ridge street west, which adjoins that
owned by John McNaughton. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Wednesday
morning and the remains were interred at the Catholic cemetery. Two brothers,
Joseph and John, survive her.
August 4, 1894 Page 11
Death of Mrs. John Fennessy.
Mrs. Fennessy, wife of Capt. John
Fennessy, died last Saturday mornng, at Whitefish Point, after a short illness.
Drs. Lang and Dawson were sent for, but arrived too late to be of any service.
The remains were brought down on the International and taken to the Canadian Soo
and from there to Douglas, Ont., for interment. Mrs. Fennessy was a cousin of
James Breen, of the Canadian Soo, an estimable lady. She had been married only
a few months.
August 4, 1894 Page 11
Aggie Conway, the 4-year-old daughter
of James Conway, of Loretto, Ont. Died at Lieut. W. O. Johnson's quarters, Fort
Brady, yesterday afternoon.
August 4, 1894 Page 11
Herman F. Trede, of Detroit, secretary
of the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co., died suddenly at Atlantic City, N.J.,
Tuesday. The deceased was a nephew of John Doench, of this city. Mr. Trede was
prominent in the A.O.U.W., was a thirty second degree Mason, a Kinghts Templar
and a Mystic Shriner.
August 18, 1894 Page 1
The father of Drs. J.F. and J.I.
Deadman, died at Alpena this week. The doctors attend his funeral.
August 18, 1894 Page 2
Dafter. (Special Correspondence.)
On Friday of last week Mr. and Mrs.
David McKiddle were called to mourn the death of their infant child. The
funeral servics were conducted Sunday by the Rev. J.B. Wilson. The remains were
interred in the Donaldson cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of
the entire community.
August 25, 1894 Page 1
Death of Mrs. John Hickler.
Mrs. John Hickler, wife of Capt. Jno.
Hickler, and mother of Alderman Henry Hickler and Thos. And John Hickler, Jr.,
died at her home in Buffalo, last Saturday. The sorrowing husband and sons,
Henry and John, left at once for their home. Thos. F. Hickler, who was on his
way to North Dakota to hunt prairie chickens, was notified by telegram and
reached home in time to attend the funeral.
August 25, 1894 Page 11
Canadian Sault.
An old Cornishman named John Tregenza
died at the Bruce last week, possessed of considerable property which he had
acqired since the collapse of the copper mine. He made, it is said, a will,
which is regarded as unjust to certain individuals, particularly to one relative
who is employed on the Sault canal. The oldman developed in his latter days a
very parsimonius spirit and to such an extent was this carried that, three days
before his death, he went into the village to price coffins, so that he might be
buried in the cheapest.
August 25, 1894 Page 11
Canadian Sault.
George Scott, an employee of Contractor
Kennedy, who is putting in the hydralic piping at the new ship canal, was
instantly killed on the work at noon Monday. He was at work on the top of the
wall, pulling on a block and tackle, when he missed his hold and fell off
backwards to the ground, 45 feet below. He landed in seven feet of water.
Coroner Schirck examined the remains and pronounced death caused by drowning.
Mr. Scott was 34 years old and had a wife and child in Owen Sound, where his
remains were sent Tuesday for burial.
September 1, 1894 Page 2
S. G. Carlton on Monday received a
telegram announcing the death of his little daughter, aged 5 months, at
Creemore, Ont., where she had been in care of Mr. Carleton's mother, Mrs. M. A.
Carlton, during the past month.
September 1, 1894 Page 2
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin
Audette, of Cisco, died at the Fletcher house, Ashmun street, Tuesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Audette were in the city on a visit, and the death of their loved
one is a severe blow to them. The fuenral occurred from St. Mary's church
Wednesday afternoon and the Catholic cemetery was the place of interment.
September 1, 1894 Page 3
Rosedale. (Special Correspondence.)
Mr. and Mrs. George Christy were called
to mourn the loss of their six months old child, Thursday.
September 1, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Five-year-old Johnnie Sterbenz, of Red
Jacket, was run over by a delivery wagon and killed last week.
September 1, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph A. Marx, a cigarmaker of
Menominee, was married on his death-bed last Sunday and died on Tuesday.
September 1, 1894 Page 11
Canadian Sault.
A man named Kelly was instantly killed
while at work in the pit at the ship canal Monday. A large derrick bucket
struck him on the head and crushed it to a jelly. He was unmarried and was
about 26 years old. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Tuesday, and
the remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery.
September 8, 1894 Page 7
Bay Mills. (Special Correspondence.)
Maud Nestle, little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George Smith, died Friday of last week at the age of two years, one month
and twelve days. Her death was caused by organic disease of the heart. She had
been sick for five months. The remains were buried last Sunday at Lakeview
cemetery, the Rev, W. E. Brown officiating. The funeral sermon will be preached
at a later date.
September 8, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
Died at Elmbrook, in the township of
Korah, on September 3, Ernest Wilson, only son of A. W. And Jennie Penhorwood,
and grandson of Major Jos. Wilson, aged five weeks. Interment at Korah cemetery
on Wednesday.
September 15, 1894 Page 1
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Mother of C. H. Spalding, of the Soo
Expires Thursday at Ishpeming
Mrs. Achsah Spalding, widow of Capt.
John Spalding, and mother of Chas. Spalding, of this city, died suddenly at
Ishpeming, Thursday night. The remains will arrive here at 10:15 tomorrow
morning. Funeral services will be held at St. James'church at 11 o'clock,
following the morning service. The Rev. P. T. Rowe, M.A., will officiate, and
the remains of Mrs. Spalding will be laid to rest at Riverside, beside those of
her husband. Mrs. Geo. W. Hayden, Mrs. Chas. Fairbairn, Mrs. Dr. Geo. D. Beech,
of Ishpeming and John L. Spalding, of Minnesota, children of Mrs. Spalding, are
expected to arrive here in time to attend the funeral.
September 15, 1894 Page 3
Stirlingville. (Special Correspondence.)
John Arthur, infant son of James
Murphy, of this place, died very suddenly Sept. 4. The remains were taken to
the Soo for burial. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the
community.
September 15, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
James Cook, an employee of Kirby,
Carpenter Co.'s brick mill at Menominee, was struck by a tent stake, which was
thrown out of the mill by the carriage, last week, and was killed.
September 15, 1894 Page 8
FORT BRADY BUDGET.
Ray, the 6 months' old son of Corporal
and Mrs. Ray VanAlstein, died Sunday morning of cholera infantum, after a brief
illness. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon from the family residence on Fort
street, the remains were interred in the city cemetery.
September 15, 1894 Page 10
CANADIAN SAULT.
The remains of Mrs. Caroline Louisa
Wilson, who died in Toronto Saturday last after a lingering illness, arrived
here by train Wednesday evening and were deposited of the family. Mrs. Wilson,
who was the wife, and it may be said, until within the last few years, the life
companion of Major Joseph Wilson, was known not only in the two Saults, but
throughout the whole of Algoma. She was one of the most whole souled and
charitable of women and a most enthusiastic church worker. Her funeral on
Thursday was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased lady and her
family. The pallbearers were William V. Abbott, Capt. George Burden,
T.A.P.Towers, C. F.Farwell, Penhorwood, Sr., and Edward Biggings. Mrs. Wilson
reposes in the beautiful cemetery in Korah, where two of her grandchildren are
interred. It is understood to by the intention to remove the remains of Miss
March, the aged aunt of Major Wilson, who died four years ago, from the cemetery
below town to the Korah cemetery.
September 15, 1894 Page 10
Neasevill News.
We are sorry to have to mention the
death of John H. Stewart, the man who was so seriously injured at Torrent's mill
last week. He died last Saturday. His funeral was attended to by J. Vanderhook
and the remains were at Riverside cemetery. Mr. Torrent came up from Muskegon
and was at the funeral. Mr. Stewart came from Wyvale, Ont., was a steady,
honest, industrious man and a general favorite with his fellow workmen. He
leaves a widow and four young children to mourn his untimely death. He was about
37 years of age. His two brothers David and James, work at Ainsworth &
Alexander's mill. Mr. Torrent will no doubt do the right thing with Mrs.
Stewart and children.
September 22, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
Gassaway Ross a colored man, died
Wednesday night a 6 o'clock, at the age of 84. Ross was a slave in the southern
states before the war. He had lived in this town for 34 years. He was a cook by
occupation and was an interesting old character. He leaves several children.
The funeral was held from his late home yesterday afternoon.
September 22, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
William C. Noble, the 19-years-old son
of Charles Noble, of Killarney, accidently shot himself while hunting near
Little Current a few days ago. He only lived a few minutes.
September 22, 1894 Page 9
EAST MILLVILLE. (Special Correspondence.)
Editor News - Mike made a mistake last
week which he would like to rectify. J. H. Stewart's remains were buried at the
cemetery on Ryan's hill and not at Riverside, as stated. Also, Mr. Torrent was
not at the funeral. I had been misinformed. The widow has received a very kind
note from Mr Torrent, in which he expressed regret that the unfortunate accident
had occurred at his mill and that he would be up in a few days and would call
and see her.
September 29, 1894 Page 1
Joseph Houser, aged 45 years, employed
as deckhand on the steambarge Continental, was instantly killed by falling into
the steamer's hold, at Detour, early Wednesday morning. His body was brought
here and turned over to Undertaker Blue, who shipped it to Houser's late home at
Oak Harbour, O.
September 29, 1894 Page 2
BAY MILLS. (Special Correspondence.)
Mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Oren Scribner, aged 7 months and 25 days, died very suddenly at her home at
4 o'clock Monday morning last. The funeral took place Wednesday, afternoon at
the Methodist church. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. W. E. Brown.
A large number of sympathizing friends accompanied the sorrowing parents to
Lake View cemetery, where the remains of the little one were gently laid to rest
beneath a covering of flowers.
September 29, 1894 Page2
BAY MILLS. (Special Correspondence.)
Samuel, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Foster, aged 1 year, died at his home Sunday night last. The funeral took
place on Wednesday at 10 o'clock. The funeral, sermon was preached in the
church and the remains were interred in the Mission cemetery, Rev. W. E. Brown
officiating.
September 29, 1894 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Frank Jacobs an old settler of
Marquette, died last Saturday. He had lived in Marquette 35 years.
September 29, 1894 Page 8
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith, of the Park,
were called to Cheboygan Monday by the death of Mr. Smith's mother, Mrs. H. R.
Smith. They accompanied her remains to Westfield, N. Y., for interment.
September 29, 1894 Page 8
Fort Brady Budget.
Private Herman May, formerly a member
of Co. F, died in the hospital at Fort Sheridan of typhoid fever, Set. 18th.
Private May was well liked by everybody and his death so unexpectedly is more
than a blow to his friends.
September 29, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
The death recently of C. A. Dickson,
editor and proprietor of the Thessalon Advocate has occassioned wide spread
regret. Mr. Dickson, who belongs to and was married in Hamilton, had a varied
journalistic experience, both as a practical printer and editor. He was never
very strong and passed some time in Colorado, mainly for health's sake. He came
to Thessalon about four years ago and for the past two years had wrestled with
the dire malady, consumption, which finally caarried him off. He leaves a wife
and one child. It is understood the Advocate, will be continued under local
supervision.
September 29, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M.
McFadden died Tuesday night and was buried Thursday afternoon.
October 6, 1894 Page 1
Deid Among Strangers.
A Pathetic Incident That Occurred in
the Soo Fish Week.
A sad case of death among strangers
occurred in the Soo this week. Sunday morning just before train time, Dr. H. R.
Floyd received a telagram to meet a sick woman at the train, with a hack, and
take her to some house for medical attention. He obeyed the summons. With
commendable kindness, Mrs. Floyd consented to care for the sick woman. Dr. Floyd
found her in an unconcious condition. Everything possible was done for the
unfortunate woman, but without avail. She died at 9:30 o'clock Sunday night
regaining consciousness. The lady's name was Mrs. G. W. Pierson. She was on
her way from her home at Elkham, Mont., to visit relatives at McBain, near
Cadillac, Mich. She had been in poor health for several months. On the train
her condition grew so bad that the trainmen thought best to bring her here for
medical attention. With her was her infant, aged about 16 months. She had no
baggage with her. It had been left at Duluth in her hurry to get on her way.
The only way Dr. Floyd got trace of her home was by means of a box of pills
which she possessed. Her husband, who was a civil engineer of Elkhart, Mont.,
was notified. He arrived yesterday. Mrs. Pierson's sister, Mrs. McBain,
accompanied by her husband also arrived yesterday. The trio of sorrowing
relatives took the remains of Mrs. Pierson to McBain for interment. Dr. Floyd
says Mrs. Pierman's death was caused by uraema, from which she had been
suffering for several months. The infant was tenderly cared for by Mrs. J. W.
McMahon until it was taken away yesterday by relaties. The death of Mrs. Pierson
was a pathetic and touching incident. The body was prepared for shipment by
Undertaker Vanderhook.
October 6, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
Mrs. Wm. Dunseath, wife of C.P.R.
employee here, was drowned in the river at Meaford last week. It was reported
that she was in a state of despondency through ill health and that she made away
with herself, but her friends here who knew her well and who knew how she
interested herself in church and charitable work, deny this report. A coroner's
inquest has been ordered and it is hoped the mystery will be elucidated. She
leaves a sorrowing husband and one child. The remains will be interred in the
family burying ground near Meaford. Mrs. Dunseath was a cousin of Mrs. J. W.
McTavish and Miss Mina Clarke, of the Michigan, Soo.
October 6, 1894 Page 9
CANADIAN SAULT.
Mrs. Butterfield, wife of G. S.
Butterfield, jeweler, who was prematurily confined at the close of last week,
died on Monday from pyemia, to the great regret of all her numerous friends.
Mrs. Butterfield was a most talented and accomplished lady lived by her husband
and respected by the whole community.
October 13, 1894 P 2
Soo Line Accient.
Several Persons Killed and Injured in a
Wreck on the West End.
A bad railway accident occurred near
Heafford Junction, on the Soo line Sunday. Some villain sawed the railroad
bridge so that the engine, baggage car and sleeper fell through in a heap.
Fireman Cottrall, of Minneapolis, who has a wife and two children, was
killed.....
October 13, 1894 P 2
Mrs. Michael Grave, who was formerly
Miss Phoebe Sylvester, died at her home near Payment on Monday. The funeral
occurred Tuesday. The mother and a new born babe were interred in the same
coffin.
October 13, 1894 P 3
Mr. and Mrs. Fleming's Loss
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Fleming died of cholera infantum Monday morning, at the age of three and a half
months. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. C.M.Thompson
and the reamins of the little one were interred in the city cemetery.....
October 13, 1894 P 4
The State of Superior.
John Ravell, a farmer near Ironwood,
attempted to thaw out a stick of dynamite in an oven in his home Monday. It
exploded, instantly killing him and a five-year-old son. His wife and a
six-year-old daughter received injuries from which they will die. One other
member of the family was unhurt. The house was wrecked.
October 20, 1894 P 1
A Former Sooite Kills a Man.
Andrew White, who formerly lived at the
Soo, but who has been running a house of ill repute at Rapid River, near
Gladstone, shot and instantly killed Jesse Mercer at Rapid River Monday night.
White was captured while attempting to escape. He is said to be a brother of
Clarence White of the Soo.
October 20, 1894 P 6
The State of Superior.
Fred Sherman, of Menominee, fell from a
tall telephone pole last Friday and died shortly after. He struck a nail which
was sticking up in the sidewalk, and it penetrated his skull.
October 20, 1894 P- 11
Demise of Miss Nellie Healey.
Nellie, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Healey, died at the home of her parents on Ridge street, Sunday
evening 10 o'clock, after a long illness. The funeral occurred Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's church and was largely attended. The
bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
October 20, 1894 P- 12
John Miller died Tuesday as a result of
a fall he sustained a week ago while at work on the new lock.
October 20, 1894 P- 12
The nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W.I.Scribner, of Superior, died Thursday night. Her death is a sad blow to
her parents. [large write up on Oct 27 page 5]
October 20, 1894 P- 12
Miss Jennie Curnoe, adopted daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shaw, died early Thurday morning. The remains will be interred
this morning, at 9 o'clock. The Children of Mary Society, of which she was a
much loved member, will conduct the funeral from St. Mary's church. Miss Gurnoe
was 19 years of age and was born in the Soo.
October 22, 1894 P-27
Death of Wm. Gilray's Aunt.
Mrs. Robert Gilray died at her home
Euphrasia, Ont., Oct 10, at the age of 78 years. The deceased was an aunt of
Wm. Gilray, of this city, and had a circle of acquaintances here. The Markdale
Standard of Oct. 18 published an extended notice of the deceased lady who was
known as a ministering angel and never happier than when attending to the wants
of the poor and needy in her neighbourhood.....
October 27, 1894 P- 11
Mrs. John H. Lascelles, sister of James
Moran of this city, died at her home in Buffalo, Oct 5. The deceased was the
wife of Assistant Cashier Lascelles, of the Marine Bank, of Buffalo, and was a
most estimable lady.
October 27, 1894 P- 11
The dead body of Joseph Londry, a
French woodsman, who was out with the Scranton party near Marquette recently,
and got lost on his way home and died of hunger and exposure, was found in the
wooods near Baraga Tuesday.
October 27, 1894 P- 12
Death of Chas. Haugh.
Chas. Haugh died at his home in
Donaldson Monday evening from cancer of the stomach. Mr. Haugh was one of the
oldest and most respected farmers in the county. The funeral was held Wednesday
under the auspices of Donaldson Orange Lodge, No. 192.
November ??? 1894 P- 5
Superior. (Special Correspondence.)
Last Sabbath was a mournfull day for
our neighbourhood. It was one on which the heavens opened its floodgates and
earth succumbed to its falling torrents. Although the weather was so inclimate
people were too sad to ----- its threatinings and in our Congregational church
was assembled a large concours of people to pay their last tribute to little
Georgie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L.Scribner, who was taken ill two weeks
ago, and who on Friday morning of last week was released from her excruciating
pains. Georgie was but 9 years old, but she was an exceptionally active worker
in the interesting affairs of our place..... The funeral arragements were
placed in the hands of J.M.Carter, her teacher. The pallbearers were six of her
school mates.....
November 3, 1894 P- 6
The State of Superior.
T. Jacques, of Iron Mountain, was
killed by a falling tree in a lumber camp at Ewen last week.
November 3, 1894 P- 6
The State of Superior.
Charles Ungstrum, of Negqunee, fell
from an elevated track near the Millie mine last Friday and was killed.
November 3, 1894 P- 6
The State of Superior.
Ray Brotherton, of Escanaba, 11 years
old, accidently discharged a small pistol last week and the bullet entered the
breast of his younger brother, Lee, inflicting a wound, which proved fatal in a
few minutes.
November 3, 1894 P- 7
Stevensburg. (Special Correspondence)
It is with regret that we record the
death of Neil Currie, which took place at his home at Stevensburg on the morning
of Oct. 19, in the 72d year of his age. Mr. Currie had been ailing for some
time, but his family entertained hopes of his recovery until about two weeks
before his death. About that time he gegan to gradually sink. Although all tht
care and medical skill could do was done for him, it was all in vain. Mr.
Currie was a native of Scotland. He was born on the Island of Islay, in the
year 1822, when 10 years old he emigrated to Canada with his parents. In 1879
he came to Chippewa county, where he continued to reside until the time of his
death. Mr. Currie was known to his neighbours and acquaintances as a man of
integrety and -- character. He manifested - patience during his entire illness.
His death has cast a gloom over this neighbourhood as he was beloved and
respected by all who knew him. Mr. Currie leaves a family of three sons and
three daughters, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad
bereavement. The funeral took place on Sunday and his remains were followed to
the Soo cemetery by a large concourse of friends, who assembled to do honor to
all that was mortal of a kind friend and neighbour.
November 3, 1894 P- 8
CANADIAN SAULT.
P. C.Campbell was called to Mt.
Pleasant last Sunday by the sudden death of his brother, D.J.Campbell. The
deceased was an extensive lumberman and was a popular gentleman. Mr. Campbell
returned Wednesday.
November 3, 1894 P- 11
Antoine Riehl Drowned.
He met his death in the Canal Monday
Night.
Antoine Riehl, a Goulais Bay halfbreed,
fell into the canal Monday night and was drowned. Riehl left some friends down
town to go to his boat, which was moored at the head of the canal. Just how he
happened to fall into the water is unknown. He was 43 years old and leaves a
wife and eight children. Lighthouse Keeper Sweet grabbled for and recovered the
body Tuesday morning. Undertaker Blue took charge of the remains which were
sent to Goulais Bay Tuesday night.
November 10, 1894 P- 2
Joel W. McMahon.
The Community Shocked by His Unexpected Death.
Victory Turned To Gloom.
His Heart Failed Just as All Thought He Was Nearly Well.
One of Michigan's Best Citizens, a
Devoted Husband, Loving Father, Noble Friend, Brilliant Lawyer and Good Man Goes
Early to His Last Reward
"Mac" is dead.
The funeral ceremony will be held at the house at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Hon Joel W. McMahon died at his
residence in this city on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Although he had been
sick for three weeks his death was entirely unexpected. The announcement of his
death plunged the entire community into the deepest gloom. It came close on the
heels of a glorious victory. Repulicans who were saturated with elation and
triumph lost all their joy at once and mourned from the heart "Mac", as he was
lovingly called by all his friends, was chairman of the republican county
committee....
The beginning of the illness which
resulted in Mr. McMahon's death dates back four weeks ago, when he made several
campaign speeches in Sanilac county where he lived all his life until he came to
the Soo in February, 1887....
On July 27, 1871, Mr. McMahon and Miss
Minerva Wheeler were married. They would have celebrated their silver wedding
soon. To them have been born 12 children. A devoted wife and eight loving
children survive. Of the children, the Misses Emma, Cora and Carrie have reached
womanhood. Miss Emma is a valued teacher in the city schools. To his family Mr.
McMahon was a perfect-father-loved and loving. His unexpected death is to them a
bitter blow.
Joel W. McMahon was born in Sanilac
county June 29, 1848..... His father was a brave soldier in the Mexican war.
When little Joel was five years old his father was killed by a tree, under which
he was camping in the woods, burning down and falling on him. The boy worked
hard on a farm in the wilderness until he was 17 years old.....
The various orders will attend the
funeral in a body, while the ceremony will be conducted by the Masonic blue
lodge. The Rev. T.R.Easterday and the Rev. J.E.Whalen will officiate. The
remains will be interred at Riverside cemetery.....
November 10, 1894 P- 2
Two Lives Lost.
Firemen Billings and Whiffen Burned to Death in the Crusader.
At 3 o'clock Tuesday morning the tug
Crusader, which was tied up at Spry's dock at the Soo, was burned to the water's
edge. Henry Billings, of this city, and Charles Whiffen, of Port Huron, firemen,
were caught like rats in a trap, and perished in the flames. They were sleeping
on the vessel. When the flames broke out they spread so rapidly that the
unfortunate men were unable to escape from their sleeping quarters. Other
members of the crew had narrow escapes from a similar fate. When the bodies of
the unfortunate men were recovered they presented a sickening sight. The bodies
were burned to a crisp, and the arms and legs had fallen off.....
The funeral of Henry Billings, one of
the unfortunate firemen, was held at St. James church Wednesday afternoon. His
remains were laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery. His untimely death is a
great blow to his sorrowing relatives. The remains of Charles Whiffen, the
other unfortunate, were shipped on Wednesday to Detroit, where his relatives
reside. Undertaker Blake prepared the remains of both men for burial.
November 10, 1894 P- 5
The Angel of Death.
It Visits the Home of Thos. Hoynes and Removes a Loved One
Mrs. Thos. Hoynes died Wednesday
morning at 9:45 o'clock, of dropsy, after a short illness. Her death is a great
blow to the sorrowing husband and relatives. Mrs. Hoynes was 31 years of age.
She possessed a pleasant, cheerful disposition, and was much loved by a large
circle of friends. She was an active, earnest member of St. Mary's church. By
her death Mr. Hoynes loses a devoted and loving wife. Mrs. Hoynes had resided
here for five years. Her sisters, Mrs. C.W. Corner, of Pullman, Ill., and Miss
Ella Thigh, of Montreal, arrived yesterday to attend the funeral. Another
sister, Miss Emma Tighe, who has made her home with Mrs. Hoynes during the past
year, is also present. The funeral will occur at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock
this morning and the remains will be laid to rest in the catholic cemetery. The
heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives.
November 10, 1894 P- 11
Mrs. H. D. Johnston and little daughter
Frances left for Montagne, Mich. On Thursday. She was called there to attend
the funeral of her brother, W.H.Baker, who died at Kansas City.
November 10, 1894 P- 11
The Death of Little Claudie Bernier.
Claudie Rose, the 6-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Calixte Bernier, died Thursday evening of scarlet fever. The
funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and the
remains will be interred in the Catholic cemetery. She was a bright little child
and her death is a sad blow to her loving relatives.
November 17, 1894 P- 2
Died Among Strangers.
Jennie Lee, a poor working girl, died
at the residence of Dr. A.J.Campbell Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. On Nov. 1 she
applied to Dr. Campbell for aid. She was ill and had no money or friends. He
took her into his house and secured a nurse who constantly attended her. She was
afflicted with severe cataleptic fits, which lasted three or four hours at a
time. Dr. Rogers was called into consultation. Alex. Ross, chairman of the
superintendent of the poor communicated with relatives of Miss Lee in Pembroke,
Ont., and they sent money for the shipment of the body to that place. This was
done Tuesday by Mr. Ross.
November 17, 1894 P- 7
The State of Superior.
The home of Alfred Lindstrum, of
Chassell, was destroyed by fire last week, and two children aged one and three
years were cremated.
November 17, 1894 P- 9
Canadian Sault.
It is with sorrow that THE NEWS is
called upon to chronicle the death of one of this town's most estimable ladies.
Mrs. W.H. Carney, the beloved wife of Sheriff Carney, of Algoma, which occurred
Tuesday night. The deceased had been an invalid for some months, and her demise
was not unexpected. She suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday, from which she
never regained consciousness. The sheriff and his family have the sympathy of
their many friends in both Saults.
November 17, 1894 P- 9
Peter Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
Ford, died at St. Mary's hospital, Marquette Tuesday night. The remains were
brought here for burial.
November 17, 1894 P- 10
James Craig, well known in the Soo,
died at Detroit Sunday.
November 17, 1894 P- 10
Intelligence was received here this
week of the death at Alliance, Neb., of James Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E.
Kennedy, who formerly lived here. He died of consumption.
November 24, 1894 P- 2
Demise of Miss Mary McGinn.
Miss Mary McGinn, of Kinross, died last
Saturday afternoon. The remains were brought here for interment. Funeral
services were held at the St. Mary's church Tuesday morning, and the remains
were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. Miss McGinn was an estimable young
lady.
November 24, 1894 P- 10
Mrs. J. E. Lamentagne, Mrs. A.
Corriveau and Fred Poliquin were called to St. Claire, Quebec, this week, by the
death of their aged father.
December 1, 1894 P- 1
A Sad Affair.
Suicide of Stuart F. Howie at Little Rock, Ont.
That Through the Heard.
His Family Prostrated With Grief Over His Death.
Cause of Act Unknown.
He is believed to Have been Laboring
Under Mental Aberration as who Result of Unsuccesful Business Plans
A great shock was given the community
yesterday by the report that Stuart F. Howie, of this city, had committed
suicide at Little Rock, Ark., yesterday morning Mrs. Howie received a telegram
from one of the coroners of Little Rock yesterday afternoon announcing the
suicide of her husband, and asking what to do with the body. Mrs. Howie was so
grief stricken by the terrible news that it was feared for a time that it would
drive her crazy. The telegram gave no details as to the manner of death. It
stated, however, that Mr.Howie had left a written request to be buried at Little
Rock. On October 21 R.S Gregg and Mrs. Howie left the Soo for Little Rock to
figure, in the interest of Lipsett & Gregg, on a new fort which is to be
built there this winter ....
A devoted wife and three bright
children, a son and husband and father. The sympathy of the entire community is
with them in their hour of trouble Mr. Howie's remains will probably arrive here
next Monday. The funeral will probably be held Tuesday or Wednesday of next
week. Announcements of the exact date will be made in the several churches
tomorrow.
Mr. Howie was 46 years of age. He was born in Canada.....
December 1, 1894 P- 2
E.J. Penny was called to London, Ont
early this week by the death of his father.
December 1, 1894 P- 6
The State of Superior.
John Wodega, of L'Anse, was crushed to
death by a log rolling on him in the woods last week.
December 1, 1894 P- 8
Canadian Sault.
Miss Annie McLean died at the home of
her father, Constable A.B.McLean, last Saturday afternoon, of consumption, aged
17 years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev.
W.A.Duncan, of the Presbyterian church officiated.
December 8, 1894 P- 2
Thomas Howie and wife, of Marquette,
were in the city this week in attendance upon the funeral of Mr. Howie's
brother, the late S.F.Howie.
December 8, 1894 P- 6
The State of Superior.
Paul Hohner, who was an inmate in the
county jail at Red Jacket, charged with criminal relations with his daughter,
committed suicide last Monday.
December 8, 1894 P- 6
The State of Superior.
John Tregloin shot and instantly killed
Samuel Daniels at Iron Mountain Thandsgiving day.
December 8, 1894 P- 8
Canadian Sault.
Intelligence was received here this
week of the death of W.O.Luscombe, which occurred last week in a Chicago hotel.
It is said that his demise was occassioned by suffocation from escaping gas.
Mr. Luscombe was one of the poineer settlers of the Sault and was widely known
here. He had been a resident of Chicago for nearly three years.
December 8, 1894 P- 8
Canadian Sault.
Miss Annie McLean, who died last week
was aged 21 years, 4 months and 11 days.
December 15, 1894 P- 1
Death of Clintie Sutton.
Judge and Mrs. E.S.B.Sutton were called
to Davisburg, Mich., Wednesday by a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of
the Judge's nephew Clintie Sutton, who died on Thursday. Clintie Sutton had
visited his uncle here during the summer season for many years and was well
known here. He was about 18 years of age. The cause of death was consumption.
His many friends here will be grieved at the news of his untimely demise.
December 15, 1894 P- 1
Death of Mrs. Wm. Robinson.
Mrs. Wm. Robinson died at her home on
Ashmun street last Sunday afternoon, of child birth. Mrs. Robinson was 30 years
of age, was a member of the Congregational church, and an active worker in the
Ladies Aid society of that church. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from
the Congregational church. The Rev. F.Bagnall conducted the services. The
interment was at the city cemetery.
December 15, 1894 P- 1
Died of Heart Disease.
Philip Papson, an Old Resident, Suddenly Expires Saturday Evening.
Philip Rapson, a well Known milk man,
and one of the oldest residents of the county, died suddenly last Saturday
evening while engaged in milking his cows, at his residence near Ryan's
brickyard. Disease of the heart was the cause of his sudden demise. The funeral
occurred Monday afternoon at the M.E. church. The Rev. C.M.Thompson officiated
and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Philip Rapson was born
May 24, 1824, near London, Eng. He came to America when 5 years old and settled
in Wawanosh, Huron county, Ont., and lived there many years. He came to the Soo
15 years ago and had resided here ever since that time. He was the father of 14
children, eight boys and six girls. Nine of the children are still living. Mr.
Rapson was formerly a member of the Methodist church of Canada. He united with
the Central M.E. church of this city about one year ago. He was a quiet, sober,
industrious man, and greatly beloved by his family, to whom his death is a
severe blow.
December 15, 1894 P- 2
George Shimmel and Amos. F. Robinson,
of Mancelona, brother-in-law and brother of the late Mrs. Wm. Robinson, attended
Mrs. Robinson's funeral Tuesday.
December 15, 1894 P- 5
The State of Superior.
Two children named Mitchell were burned
to death at Manistique last week. The children were in the house alone when the
fire broke out and no assistance could reach them.
December 15, 1894 P- 7
Intelligence was received here late
Wednesday afternoon of the death of Sir John Thompson, premier of the Dominon of
Canada, who died suddenly at Windsor Castle, England, early that afternoon. He
had been in poor health for some time previously, but had not been confined to
his bed....
John Sparrow David Thompson was born in
Halifax, N.S., Nov. 10, 1814. His father was a native of Watford, Ireland, for
some time queen's printer, and subsequently superintendent of the money order
system of Nova Scotia....
December 15, 1894 P- 11
Bay Mills.
The Rev. W. E. Brown last Sunday
preached the memorial service of Mr. and Mrs.Warren's little girl, who was
buried a week ago. It was an able effort.
December 22, 1894 P- 1
Are Doubly Bereaved.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chandonnais lost two
of their children one a two-year-old girl and the other a boy a few hours old,
last Sunday. The funeral occurred at St. Mary's church on Tuesday, and the
remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
December 22, 1894 P- 2
A Bright Little One Gone.
The bright six-year-old daughter of the
Rev. and Mrs. W.E.Brown, of Bay Mills, died Monday morning. The little one had
been sick since Friday with membraneous croup. The funeral services were
conducted at the parsonage Bay Mills, by the Reb. C.M. Thompson on Wednesday.
The remains were brought here and interred in Riverside cemetery. Mr. and Mrs.
Brown have the sincere sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.
December 29, 1894 P- 3
Rosedale. (Special Correspondence.)
Mrs. Robert Farney passed from us
Christmas Day to join that happy throng who are singing praises unto Him, who
was born into this sinful world a Prince of Peace. She leaves a husband and four
children. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Congregational church Rosedale. Mr.Farney and family have the heartfelt
sympathy of the whole cummunity.
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