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Death Notices Jan - Dec 1898

Saturday 1, January 1898 Page 1
Called To The Great Beyound
Mrs. E. E. Winget Released From Her Sufferings by Death
Mrs. E. E. Winget was called to the great beyond Sunday afternoon after a long illness of paralysis and a compilation of diseases. Mrs. Wingett was the wife of E. E. Wingett who was connected with the Troy laundery and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Scriber, formerly of Brimley, but for the last several years residing in Spokane, Wash. It is expected that Mrs. Scriber will arrive today to attend the funeral which will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Congregational church.

Saturday January 8, 1898 Page 7
Brimley (Special Correspondence)
Robert Wynn, son of James Wynn, passed away Monday morning of this week. He had been feeble for a long time, and he knew he could never get well, yet his end came suddenly and unexpectedly. The funeral was held on Wednesday at his late home. —

Saturday January 8, 1898 Page 7
Brimley (Special Correspondence)
Relatives and friends of Mrs. Ethel Winget, who reside in this place, went to the Soo on Monday to attend her funeral. Her home had been in Brimley from a little child until her married life and she had formed close friendships here. —

Saturday January 8, 1898 Page 8
William, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lowe, of Spruce street died Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday from St. Mary's church and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Saturday January 8, 1898 Page 8
The funeral of the late Mrs. E. E. Winget took place Monday afternoon at the Congregational church. The Rev. F. Bagnall assisted by Rev. J. E. Bitting, conducted the services. A large concourse of friends and relatives was in attendance.

Saturday January 15, 1898 Page 6
Fort Brady
Private Edmund S. Myers, company H, died during the drill exercises Monday morning, from angina pectoris or heart stroke. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The battalion turned out in full and a firing squad, consisting of eight men, escorted the remains to Riverside cemetery. ----

Saturday January 22, 1898 Page 1
A Fatal Fall
Wm. J. Oliver Walks into the Lock Pit
He Was Instantly Killed
The Unfortunate Man Was En Route to His Home at the Canadian Soo via the International Bridge When Death Overtook Him.
William J. Oliver fof the Canadian Soo fell from the wall of the westend lock at about 11 o'clock Thurday night and was instantly killed. He struck head foremost on the ice, 25 feet below - - - The body will be taken to Carleton Place, Ont. where the wife and family of the deceased reside. Three of his sons are employed on the Canadian Pacific railway.

Saturday January 22, 1898 Page 1
Death Angel Calls
Dr and Mrs. J. F. Deadman mourn the loss of Russel Alger, one of their triplet boys, aged 6 months. The little one was called away Saturday. The funeral was held at the family residence on Court street, Monday. Rev. A. W. Stalker officiated and the remains were interred at Riverside.

Saturday January 22, 1898 Page 8
Called to the Beyond
Mrs. Margaret Reid Dies at Ripe Old Age of 84
Mrs. Margaret Reid and aged resident of Barbeau settlement succumbed to death last Monday at the ripe old age of 84. She was born in Ireland, county of Caven, and came to Canada in 1833. Her parents settling in Derby township Grey county, Ont. She was married twice, first to Thomas Holton, in 1849, by whom she had two sons, Francis and Nathaniel. The former moved to Little Rock, Ark., many years ago, and the latter is a farmer in Barbeau. Some years after Mr. Holden's death she married to Wm. Reid, whom she survived 13 years. By this latter union four children were born to her, three whom survive, William John, Mrs. B. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. John Trickey. The Ried family moved here in — Mrs. Reid lived with her son William John, until her death. The funeral took place last Wednesday and was largely attended, the Rev. J. K. MacGillvray conducted service at the home and at the grave at Rosedale cemetery.

Saturday January 29, 1898 Page 5
Death of Mrs. E. E. Ferguson's Father
Mrs. E. E. Ferguson received the sad intelligency Saturday of the death of her father, Nathan Van Norman, who died the night before. His home was in Brockway, near Port Huron. Mr. Van Norman's fatal illness was brought on by close confinement while serving as a juror. Mrs. Ferguson departed Monday morning to attend the obsequies. She is expected home to-day.

Saturday January 29, 1898 Page 6
W. H. Paul an old resident of the Soo, died at Grace Hospital, Detroit of pnemonia, Jan 14.

Saturday February 5, 1898 Page 3
Brimley (Sprecial Correspondence)
Amy Mason, aged 13, daughter of Silas Mason, passed away Thursday morning Feb. 3. She had been ill with pneumonia for four weeks. It has been just six weeks since. Mr. Mason lost his only son, Clarence.

Saturday February 5, 1898 Page 5
Miss Annie McCauley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCauley of Ashmund street, died Saturday of plummonary phthisis, at the age of 22 years. The funeral was held at the family residence Monday afternoon and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Saturday February 5, 1898 Page 5
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Thoenen were called to Ithaca, Mich., Monday by the death of Mr. Thoenen's father. Mr. Thoenen was with his father a week ago Monday and at that time he was in apparently good health. His death which came suddenly and unexpectedly is a severe shock to the sorrowing relatives.

Saturday February 12^th 1898 Page 1
Lost For Ten Days
Terrible Experience of Two Men on the Ice
Geo. Avos Dies Thursday
Patrick Barry, His Companion Not Expected to Survive
They Lost Their Way in a Blizzard While Crossing to Cockburn Island Jan 20
George Avis and Patrick Barry had a terrible experience which lasted 10 days and during which they suffered all the imaginable pains of cold and hunger, on a small island eight miles from Thessalon and as a result of the hardships they endured. George Avis died Thursday and his companion may not recover.
Mr Avis formerly resided here and is well known. He was a brother-in-law of Owen Daily and a son -in-law of Mrs. Barney Doyle.-----------Mr. and Mrs. Owen Dailey and Mrs. B. Doyle returned home yesterday from Thessalon, where they attended the funeral of Mr. Avis.

Saturday February 19^th 1898 Page 1
Killed at Corinne
Brother of Mrs. J. Fleming Met Death there Yesterday
Mrs. Jeremiah Fleming received the sad intelligence by wire yesterday that her brother James Webb, had been accidently killed in the employ of Boyce Robinson & Co. and in the last letter received from him by Mrs. Fleming a few days ago, he stated that he was then engaged in loading lumber. No details of the accident were known yesterday. – He was 24 years of age. Mr Webb's body will be brought here this morning and taken to his home in Tuscola for burial.

Saturday February 19^th 1898 Page 1
Death of Whalen Jennings Deadman
Whalen Jennnings infant son of Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Deadman, died Wednesday afternoon. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon and the remains were interred at Riverside. The deceased was one of triplets born less than a year ago and is the second one that has been called away by death.

Saturday February 19^th 1898 Page 1
Brimley (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Betsey Brown of Whitefish Point, dropped dead Monday morning of heart failure, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James Smith, of this place. The remains were interred in the Mission cemetery Wednesday.

Saturday February 19^th 1898 Page 1
A. S. Case received a telegram from London, Ont, Wednesday announcing the death of his sister Mrs. John Glenn.

Saturday February 26^th 1898 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. John Carmeron, aged 58 years, died Thursday Feb. 12, after a long illness of cancer of the stomach. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday. Rev. Maltas of Stalwart and Rev. Clarke, officiated. Many friends sympathze with the family.

Saturday February 26^th 1898 Page 5
Mr. and Mrs. L. McLean, who reside on Easterday avenue received telegraphic intelligence yesterday that their daughter Mrs. Geo. Preston, had died that morning at Cleveland where she resided with her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Preston formerly lived here. The remains will be sent here for interment.

Saturday March 12^th 1898 Page 1
Gone to Her Reward
Death of Almira Jennie Newcomb on Thursday
Almira Jennie Newcomb passed to her eternal rest Thursday noon, at her home on the Hay Lake road, after a lingering illness from dreaded consumption. Jennie as she was best known to her friends had been an uncomplaining sufferer for many weary months and death came as a sweet release. She was the daughter of Mrs. Dora Newcomb and was born in the Soo Dec 14, 1876. Jennie was therefore a trifle over 22 years of age.– – – more poignant because of the death, but a few months ago another daughter Dora.
The funeral was held from the house yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the interment being at Riverside cemetery. The Rev. C. P. Bates assisted by the Revs. T. R. Easterday and J. E. Bitting, conducted the services. – — —

Saturday March 12^th 1898 Page 2
Henry Hanburg, a brother of Mrs. John F. Moloney and a former resident of this city, died at Marquette last week.

Saturday March 12^th 1898 Page 2
Zelner the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lines, died Friday of pneumonia and was buried Saturday at Riverside.

Saturday March 12^th 1898 Page 2
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
The funeral of B. Thompson took place Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m. From the M. E. church and the remains were interred at the Mission cemetery.

Saturday March 19^th 1898 Page 1
Death of Robert McAleer
Robert McAleer died of consumption yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock, at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. M. Cameron, 307 Spruce avenue, west. The decesed was 19 years of age and well known here, He had been employed for some time at the Leader, and lately W. F. Ferguson & Co. The funeral will occur from the Baptist Tabernacle tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Saturday March 19^th 1898 Page 1
A TRIPLE TRAGEDY
Wm. Lathwell Shoots Wife, Paramour and Himself
Former Sooite Crime
Mrs. Lathwell Dies From Her Wounds
A Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Piquette and Had Lived Here Until Two Months Ago
A terrible tragedy was enacted at Niagara Falls last Monday, in which people well known here were the participants. Wm. Lathwell, in a moment of insane rage, shot and fatally wounded his wife and a woman named Mrs. Toomey, who was his paramour, and himself. Mrs. Lathwell is dead, and her body will reachthe Soo today for burial. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mars. Antoine Piquette, old residents of the Soo, and has three sisters and two brothers in the city. The ill fated woman married Lathwell two years ago this winter, when he was the proprietor of a barber shop at the Canadian Soo. The following summer Lathwell worked in a barber shop under Condolon's shoe store, and is remembered by many here - - - - - [quite a story] continues.

Saturday March 26^th 1898 Page 2
The remains of Mrs. Wm. Lathwell who was murdered by her husband at Niagara Falls, arrived here Saturday. The funeral was held at St. Mary's church Sunday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery

Saturday March 26^th 1898 Page 8
Died at a ripe old age
Mrs. Mary A. Kimball, ages 73, died Sunday at Whitefish Point and was buried Tuesday. The deceased was the mother of Capt. Chas. Kimball, keeper of Whitefish Point light.

Saturday April 2^nd 1898 Page 6
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
An Indian by the name of Jacko or David Thomas was found dead Wednesday morning near the road through the old Boyle & Roach quarry. He was known to have been drinking the day before, but it is believed to have died of heart failure.

Saturday April 2^nd 1898 Page 6
Miss Etta Potter was called to Goderich, Ont., Sunday, by a telegram announcng the death of her sister.

Saturday April 2^nd 1898 Page 8
Death of Mrs. Flora McKay
Mrs. Flora McKay died at her home on Hay Lke, last Saturday morning, after a brief illness, aged 45 years. The deceased left a family of seven children to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted mother. The relatives and family of the deceased desire to extend sincere thanks, to the many kind friends who so willingly rendered services to them in their sad bereavement.

Saturday April 9^th 1898 Page 1
Death of Robert Durnion
He Expired Monday Evening After a Lingering Illness
Robert B. Durnion, who has been the popular landlord of the Arlington, is no more, having died last Monday afternoon, of cirrhosis of the liver. Mr. Durnion had been confined to his room for several weeks and his death was not expected. The remains were taken to his former home in Kincardine, Ont., Tuesday morning. Members of the Masonic and Loyal Orance lodges, headed by the Soo City brass band, escorted the remains to the depot from the Arlington Hotel, where a brief funeral service was conducted by the Rev. C. P. Bates. Mr. Durnion had been a resident of this city for about three years and was held in the highest respect. He leaves a father, Robert D. Durnion, sr., a wife, and four sons, Richard E. Robert G, William and John, all of whom reside here,- - - Mrs. Durion, Mrs. D. M. Mackenzie and J. N. Priester accompanied the body.

Saturday April 9^th 1898 Page 4
Emil Mercier Cornell, an adopted infant of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bellair, died early yesterday morning, aged eleven months.

Saturday April 9^th 1898 Page 8
Death of Mrs. Joseph Lowe
Mrs. Joseph Lowe died last night at her home on Spruce avenue, west. Four months ago Mrs. Lowe suffered an attack of pneumonia which developed into consumption and death had been expected for some time. The deceased was 22 years of age and leaves a husband, to whom she was a loving and devoted wife for eight years. A sister, Mrs. Crossley of Flesherton, Ont., was with her during her illness and death. The funeral services will take place at St. Mary's church Monday morning.

Saturday April 16^th 1898 Page 8
Met Death in the Canal
Peter Johnson, a Swede, employed as a machinist by the Algoma Iron Works, Canadian Soo, was drowned in St. Mary's Falls canal, near the International bridge Saturday night. - - - -. The remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Saturday April 16^th 1898 Page 8
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Howe, of William street, mourn the loss of an infant child by death Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Saturday April 23^rd 1898 Page 6
Antoine LaFrenier, aged 58, died Saturday at his home at Neaseville. The funeral was held Monday at St. Mary's church and the remains were interred in the catholic cemetery.

Saturday April 23^rd 1898 Page 6
Miss Nellie Ingleheart, aged 17, died of consumption at her home on Ridge street, Tuesday. The funeral was held at St. Mary's church yesterday morning and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Saturday April 30^th 1898 Page 3
Iroquois (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Jane Haynes, the beloved wife of Robert Haynes, died April 17, at the age of 53 years, 8 months and 28 days. Mrs. Haynes was and estimable woman and her death is a severe blow to her sorrowing relatives, to whom the sympathy of the community are extended.

Saturday April 30^th 1898 Page 6
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
The three weeks old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith died last week. The funeral was held Friday.

Saturday May 7^th 1898 Page 4
Alex Trudo died Saturday morning of consumption. He was 40 years of age and an old resident of the city. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Mary's church.

Saturday May 7^th 1898 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
John Cody's infant daughter, Marguerite, 7 months old, died Thursday night, to the great grief of her parents and sympathetic friends. She was buried at Sunnyside, Canada, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Father Gagnieu, s. j. officiating.

Saturday May 7^th 1898 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
The sympathy of this community is extended to the family of John Robinson, from the after effects of a bad case of measels. Kenny died last Thursday.

Saturday May 14^th 1898 Page 3
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Fisher died Sunday, and was buried Tuesday. The funeral was from St. Mary's church.

Saturday May 14^th 1898 Page 3
Gur D. Welton, was called to Detroit Thursday by the sad news that his father, E. B. Welton, had suddenly died there that morning.

Saturday May 14^th 1898 Page 8
Death of Mrs. J. J. Gardner
It Occurred Yesterday Morning at Detroit
Mayor P. C.Kelliher received the sad intelligence yesterday morning, from his wife the Mrs. John J. Gardner her mother, had died early in the morning in Detroit. Mrs. Gardner had been a resident of the Soo for 20 years prior to 1896, since which she had make Detroit her home. Mr. Gardner was about 56 years of age. The deceased had benn ill for several months, and a short time before her demise had been a patient in Grace hospital in which a daughter, Miss Maggie is a trained nurse. Mrs. Gardner was an earnest Christian and an active member of St. Mary's church during her residence here. Besides her husband, who was with her at the time of her death Mrs. Gardner leaves four daughters, Mrs. P. C. Keliher, of this city and the Misses Maggie, Sarah and Dollie, and a son John, jr. All of the family except the last named were at the bedside of their mother when the angel of death called.
The remains will arrive here on the 12:20 train Monday and will be taken direct to St Mary's church, where the service will be held. the interment will be in the Catholic cemetery on the hill.

Saturday May 21^st 1898 Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of Pickford, were recently bereaved by the death of their beloved son, Nelson.

Saturday May 21^st 1898 Page 5
A Babe Smothered to Death
The four-day old boy baby of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cameron, who reside near the corner of Portage avenue and Sara street was found dead in bed by the babe's mother, when she awoke Thursday morning. Death was caused by suffocation. It is supposed the child was smothered by the bed clothes sometime during the night.

Saturday June 4^th 1898 Page 1
TWO MEN DROWNED
Thos. Drew and Robt. Madden Fill Watery Graves at Batchewaung
Thos. Drew of Novar, Ont., and Robt. Madden, whose place of residence is unknown were drowned in Batchewaung bay during the heavy sqaull Wednesday. The men were crossing from Batchewaung Island to the dock in a canoe, which was upset by the wind. The accident was witnessed by Capt. Thos. Ganley of the tug Sawyer, which went to rescue, but the men were not reached in time. The bodies have not been recovered. Both of the unfortunates were employees of the Niagara Falls Paper Co. Mr. Drew being the clerk.- - -.

Saturday June 4^th 1898 Page 4
Lulu, the 14-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Eagle, of Hay Lake, died Sunday night. The funeral took place Tuesday and the remains were interred in the Riverside cemetery.

Saturday June 11^th 1898 Page 6
An infant son of Sergt. and Mrs. E. Anderson died Monday and was buried Tuesday.

Saturday June 25^th 1898 Page 1
Death of Eddie Prenzlauer
It Occurred at Detroit, Sunday After a Surgical Operation
Edwin Joseph, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Prenzlauer died at St. Mary's hospital, Detroit, Monday and was buried there Wednesday. Mrs. Prenzlauer were visiting relatives at Detroit, and Edwin was taken ill. His complaint was diagnosed as appendicitus

Saturday June 25^th 1898 Page 5
The 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Daly, Spruce street, west, died Wednesday.

Saturday June 25^th 1898 Page 5
Raber (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Jane Carey died at the home of her son, Joseph Carey, after a brief illness saturday morning June 17 in her 75^th year. She was a native of Ireland and moved with her husband to Raber township in 1892. She leaves a aged husband and seven children. Mrs. T. C. Spence, Mrs. Owen Crisp, Joseph and John all of Raber township. The funeral occurred from the home Sunday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Lytle cemetery. The funeral sermon will be preached by Rev. Maltas in the Gatesville Presbyterian church, Sunday, June 26. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in its affliction.

Saturday June 25^th 1898 Page 6
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tate are mourning the loss of their 2-year-old daughter who died of convulsions Sunday. The funeral occurred Tuesday.

Saturday June 25^th 1898 Page 6
John Vaughan, of Emmetsburgh,La., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vaughan, of this city, arrived here Tuesday from Flint, where he had taken his young wife for burial, Mrs. Vaughan, died on the 15^th. Mr. Vaughan has the sympathy of many friends here in his bereavement.

Saturday July 2^nd 1898 Page 6
Raber (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. Geo Leach died at her home June 23, of dropsy after an illness of sixteen months, in her 59^th year. She was a native of Liverpool, Eng., and moved with her husband and family to Raber township in 1886. She leaves a large family, the youngest thirteen years of age. The funeral was from the Stalwart Presbyterian church, Saturday and the remains were interred in Stalwart.

Saturday July 2^nd 1898 Page 6
The funeral services of the late Mrs. Carey were held in the Gatesville Presbyterian church Sunday.

Saturday July 7^th 1898 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
We are sorry to announce the death of Timothy Flynn, who died July 2 after a long and painful illness, which he bore with patient resignation. His malady was dyspepsia. The remains were buried at St. Joseph's Island on July 3. Rev. Father Gagnier officiated at the services. There was quite a large attendance at the funeral. Mr. Flynn leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter to mourn his loss.

Saturday July 7^th 1898 Page 5
Manilla, the four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Brown, died Thursday noon of cholera infantum. The funeral occurred at 1 p.m. yesterday from the family residence and the remains were interred in the Riverside cemetery. Mr. Brown is with the Soo-Yukon company en route to Alaska.

Saturday July 16^th 1898 Page 1
Death of Miss Anna Varcoe
Miss Anna Varcoe died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the residence of her cousin, John Elliott, after a lingering illness. She was 17 years of age. A brother and two sisters reside here. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Saturday July 16^th 1898 Page 1
Death of J. P. McConnell
John P. McConnell, for many years a resident of the Soo died Sunday at his residence on Brown street, aged 53 years. He leaves a wife and family. The funeral was from St. Mary's church, Tuesday.

Saturday July 16^th 1898 Page 6
Mrs. B. Desenberg and Mrs. A. Prenzlauer were called to Cleveland Sunday by the serious illness of their father, M. Joseph. Mr. Joseph died Tuesday.

Saturday July 23^rd 1898 Page 1
Death of Samuel Bailey
Samuel Bailey, a brother of Thos. Bailey, of the Hall & Munson Co. died at Bay Mills Thursday, of paralysis, at the age of 46. Mr. Bailey came from his home at Montreal to Bay Mills, several months ago, for the benefit of his health. The remains will be brought to the Soo this morning and the funeral will be held from St. James' church at 12:30. Mrs. Bailey, widow of the deceased and child, are expected to arrive from Montreal in time for the funeral.

Saturday July 23^rd 1898 Page 8
Capt. John Drum Killed
Among the regular army officers whose death before
SANTIAGO has been confirmed is Capt. John Drum of the Tenth U.S. Infantry. Capt. Drum was stationed at Old Fort Brady at one time, serving five years as post commissary and quartermaster and had many friends here.

Saturday July 30^th 1898 Page 1
Little Bessie Eagle Called Away
Bessie, the bright three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eagle, of 924 Ashmun street, died Wednesday morning of typhoid pneumonia. The funeral was held, from the family residence Thursday afternoon by the Rev. A. W. Stalker, and the remains were interred in the city cemetery. - - -

Saturday July 30^th 1898 Page 8
James Luckhurst Expires Suddenly Wednesday Evening
James Luckhurst died suddenly Wednesday evening, on the steps of J. C. Manning's residence on Bingham avenue, where he sat down to rest. He had arrived here that evening from Sarnia, in company with his 14-year-old son. The coroner and undertaker were summoned. The body was prepared for shipment and was sent to Sarnia for interment. The son was heart broken at the death of his father and manifested his grief by pitiful cries of "my poor dad, my great dad". Mr. Luckhurst was well known in the Soo, where he spent the summer for many years. He was generally called "Teapot Jimmie" from the fact that in an orchestra of which he was the manage he played an instrument that resemble a teapot.

Saturday July 30^th 1898 Page 8
Drowned Near Point Aux Pins
A man by the name of Wilson and his daughter, of the Canadian Soo, were drowned Wednesday near Point aux Pins. The little girl fell overboard from the boat in which they were sailing. The father jumped out to rescue her and both perished before assistance arrived.

Saturday August 13^th 1898 Page 3
Raber (Special Correspondence)
Thomas an invalid son of Arthur and the late Jane Carey, died at the home of Josey Carey, Aug 4. The remains were interred Friday beside those of his mother in the Lyttle cemetery.

Saturday August 27^th 1898 Page 2
Grace the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Parker, died Tuesday of cholera infantum.

Saturday August 27^th 1898 Page 7
G. L. Armstrong this week received the sad intelligence of the death of his mother Mrs. Charles Armstrong, at Durham, Eng, Aug 1, in her 68^th year.

Saturday August 27^th 1898 Page 8
Death of Richar Common
He Expired at Harper Hospital, Detroit last Tuesday. Soo relatives and friends of Richard Common were greatly shocked upon receiving the news of his death, which occurred Tuesday morning in Harper's Hospital, Detroit. Mr. Common had been a sufferer from a compilation of diseases for several years, but since two years ago, when he submitted to an operation he had enjoyed the best of health. - - - The funeral will occurred this afternoon and will be attended by Mrs. William Ruehle, sr. mother-in-law of the deceased and his brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Morrish and Jos. Ripley, of this city. - - - -

Saturday September 3^rd 1898 Page 4
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Nicholson died yesterday.

Saturday September 3^rd 1898 Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. Dan McCoy, of Payment had the misfortune last week to lose their twin boys by death.

Saturday September 3^rd 1898 Page 4
Death of John Bottrell
John Bottrell, driver for P. C. Kelther, after a short illness, died yesterday morning, of inflammation of the bowels. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the M. E.church. Interment in the Riverside cemetery. Mr. Bottrell leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

Saturday September 3^rd 1898 Page 5
Hazel, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belanger died Sunday of pnemonia. The funeral was held yesterday from St. Mary's church.

Saturday September 3^rd 1898 Page 7
Frank, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lalonde, died Monday. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon from St. Mary's church.

Saturday September 10^th 1898 Page 1
Military Funeral of the Late Archie T. Trempe
Sketch of the First Brave Soo Soldier Boy to Sacrifice His Life
The funeral of the late Archie Trempe a private in Co. G Thirty-fourth Michigan Volunteers and the Soo's first martyr in the service of Uncle Sam, was held at the armoury at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon - - - The sermon was preached by Rev. C. P. Bates, assisted by Rev. T. R. Easterday. - - - - - -

Saturday September 3^rd 1898 Page 5
An 11-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Hall of Maple street died last night. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 1
A Fatal Accident
Gibson Pratt, the bright 2½-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, of the Canadian Soo, fell headfootmost onto a pointed nail Monday. The nail was sticking up in a walk and perforated the unfortunate child's forehead, inflicting a wound that resulted fatally Wednesday. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 2
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
The death recently of Mrs. Alexander Seymour of Detour, daughter of Norrise LaPoint, of Pentagahissing is greatly regretted by her many friends and relativs on Drummond. - - - She leaves a large family to mourn her.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 2
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Earl's infant daughter died last week of cholera infantum.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 2
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
Jospeh Jacko died last Saturday at the Petagannissing. As the family was very poor he was buried at public expense.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 3
Chas. Noble, father of Alfred Noble, the well known civil engineer, died at Northville yesterday.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 5
Miss Ellen Fletcher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Fletcher of Donaldson died of gastric fever, aged 22 years. The funeral was held from the residence yesterday morning. The Donaldson cemetery received the remains.

Saturday September 17^th 1898 Page 5
Mrs. Emery Clarke, a sister-in-law of C. G. Clarke, of this city, died suddenly of paralysis at her home in Trenton, Ont., yesterday.

Saturday September 24^th 1898 Page 5
Death of Capt. Jos. Tebo
Capt. Joseph Tebo of the tug Cheney, died suddenly and unexpectedly on that boat about 6 o'clock Monday morning. Going on board the tug during the night Capt. Tebo slipped and fell into the river. He was rescued by Wm. Moss, also an employee on the Cheney and placed on board, a physician was summoned. About 5 o'clock the captain asked to be taken home but before a carriage could be obtained for that purpose he expired. He leaves a wife, a mother, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held at St. Mary's church Wednesday morning, an the remains were interred in the hill cemetery.

Saturday October 1^st 1898 Page 3
The fifteen-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lessard died Tuesday. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from St. Mary's church.

Saturday October 1^st 1898 Page 3
Jos. McDonald died at Marquette House, Wednesday afternoon of consumption, at the age of 22 years. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. McDonald, of Trout Lake, were with him when he died.

Saturday October 1^st 1898 Page 3
Mrs. Gordon Wilson, of Chebogan, Miss Corbiere, of Chicago, and Mr. Corbiere, of Toronto, arrived in the city Wednesday to attend the funeral of their brother Wm. Corbiere, who was drowned on the Monifor.

Saturday October 15^th 1898 Page 5
The adopted infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil O'Donnell died Tuesday. The funeral occurred Wednesday from St. Mary's church.

Saturday October 15^th 1898 Page 5
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mitchell died Monday. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Wednesday afternoon.

Saturday October 22^nd 1898 Page 1
Alex. McDougall Dead
Was Taken Ill On the Way to the Alaskan Gold Fields
News was received this week of the death of Angus McDougall by A. B. McDonald of the Franklin House, who received a letter without date written by Thos. Laundry detailing the circumstances. Mr. McDougall had been ill for three weeks, and died on Old Indian Trail, about 120 miles from Graham Post, in Northwestern Canada. He was buried by his companions, Thos. Laundry and Thos. Hopkins, with whom he left the Soo for the Alaskan gold region last April. Mr. McDougall's death must have taken place about a month ago.
Alex McDougall was 35 years of age and had been a resident of the Soo for 12 years. He was a popular gentleman and many friends here will sincerely mourn his death. He was a brother of Mrs. A. B. McDonald and John McDougall, both of this city.

Saturday October 22^nd 1898 Page 1
Death of Hugh Morrison
A Respected Settler of the County Gone to his Reward
Hugh Morrison, one of the old settlers of the county, died Tuesday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Geo. Christie, at Rosedale. He was 75 years of age. Mr. Morrison was born in Ireland and when a young man located near Gorrie, Ont. He came to this county 20 years ago, and has been a well known and highly respected citizen. He leaves three daughters and a son to mourn his demise. Mrs. John Turner and Lindsay Morrison, of the Soo: Mrs. George Christie, Rosedale, and Mrs. James Turner, Harriston, Ont. The funeral was from the Rosedale Congregational church Thursday. The Rev. Wm. Johnston, St. James' Episcopal church, conducted the services.

Saturday October 22^nd 1898 Page 1
Death of Frederick Lake
Frederick Lake died Tuesday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lake, on Bingham avenue, of hemorrhage. The deceased was 25 years of age, was the junior member of James Lake & Son, who conduct a grocery on Bingham avenue, and was an exemplary young man. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. C. P. Bates at the family residence Thursday afternoon and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Saturday October 22^nd 1898 Page 6
Raber (Special Correspondence)
Mrs Susan Lytle, wife of William Lytle, died Oct 9, at her home at the age of 83 years. Mrs. Lylte was born in Ireland in 1815 and moved to Canada shortly after her marriage. She came to Chippewa about 18 years ago. She leaves a family of four sons and three daughtesr, Mrs. T. H. Spence, Mrs. Wm. Formen, Mrs. Richardson, Thomas and Lyle, both of Canada, and William and John Lytle both of this place. The remains were laid to rest in the Rosmont Cemetery. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of their many friends. The Rev. Mr. Stillwell preached the funeral sermon.

Saturday October 22^nd 1898 Page 6
Raber (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Crawford lost one of their twins, aged 3 months. The remains were laid to rest in the Stalwart cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Clark preached the funeral service.

Saturday October 29^th 1898 Page 1
Death of Harry Nicoll
Harry Nicoll died suddenly Wednesday morning, while being removed from the Union Hotel to the Marine hospital. He had been ill since his arrival, Sunday from Grand Marais, where he had been employed by the U. S. Fish Commission. Mr. Nicoll was a brother of Capt. Frank Nicoll of the tug Annie Clark and was formerly employed by Ainsworth & Ganley. The body was taken to Collingwood Thursday for burial.

Saturday October 29^th 1898 Page 5
Miss Bridget Mansfield aged 28 died at the house of her parents near Dafter, Monday afternoon, after a long illness. The funeral occurred Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Saturday October 29^th 1898 Page 5
James McKierman, of Court street, mourns the death of his venerable father, James McKierman, sr., who passed away recently, at the ripe old age of 81 years, at his home near Eganville, Ont. The deceased was one of the most highly respected residents in that section of Ontario.

Saturday October 29^th 1898 Page 8
Prominent Marquette Citizen Dies
Judge Thomas Woods, one of the pioneers of Marquette and city recorder for 12 years, died yesterday morning.

Saturday November 5^th 1898 Page 4
Death of Miss Maria L. Orchard
Miss Maria L. Orchard, who has for 19 years been housekeeper in the family of Rev. and Mrs. T. R. Easterday, died Tuesday afternoon, at the Easterday residence, on Kimball street. The funeral was held Thursday morning from the Easterday home. The Rev. A. W. Stalker conducted services. Miss Orchard was born in Ontario, but had resided in the Soo for over 20 years. She had been in poor health since early spring.

Saturday November 5^th 1898 Page 5
Death of Eli Gurnoe
Eli Gurnoe, another of Chippewa county's pioneers, passed away Thursday night at 11 o'clock, after a lingering illness, at the residence of his brother-in-law, W. S. Shaw, on Ridge street. Mr. Gurnoe was 64 years old and was born in this city. He was a brother of John Gurnoe and Mrs. Wm. Shaw, of this ciy, and Mrs. Wm. Myron of Bay Mills. The funeral was held this morning at 8 o'clock from St. Mary's church, and the remains were laid to rest at the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Gurnoe was twice married both of his wives preceding him to the vast beyond.

Saturday November 5^th 1898 Page 9
Death of a Pioneer
Mrs. Margaret Cadotte Boucher, wife of John Boucher, died Tuesday morning at her home on Maple street. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Thursday morning. Mr. Boucher was one of the Soo's pioneers having resided here for 65 years.

Saturday November 5^th 1898 Page 9
DeLisle Elbert, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Fanjoy, died of membranous croup Saturday night. The funeral occured Monday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Sowerby, officiating.

Saturday November 5^th 1898 Page 9
W. C. Sutherland was called to Glencoe, Ont, Saturday by the death of his father, Rev. W. R. Sutherland.

Saturday November 12^th 1898 Page 8
Water Power Canal Employee Run Over By a Train
Harvey Stewart, a brakemon on one of the water power excavation trains, was fatally injured Monday evening about 8 o'clock. He was signaling the engineer of his train when the train backed and he was thrown across to the adjoining track. A train coming from the opposite direction passed over him, crushing him under the firebox, bruising him considerably. He was taken to the Harison-Townsend hospital, where he died at midnight in great agony from internal injuries. The remains were taken to Vanderhook's undertaking rooms and shipped Wednesday to his former home at Windham Centre, Ont.

Saturday November 19^th 1898 Page 3
Mrs. James Pattenger died at the home of Mrs. J. Steinaway, Bingham avenue, Sunday afternoon, after a short illness. The remains were sent to Grindstone City, Mich., for interment.

Saturday November 19^th 1898 Page 5
Death of Philip Smith
Philip Smith, aged 63, died Saturday night at the American House, after a long illness with dropsy. Mr. Smith had been in the employ of John Hickler, and later of Bros. The body was shipped Monday afternoon to friends in Binghampton, N. Y. for interment.

Saturday November 19^th 1898 Page 5
Mrs. Angeline Lataur, daughter of the late Joseph St. Germain, died Friday, the 11^th inst. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been sick for a very long time. Her husband, two sons and a little daughter mourn her loss.

Saturday December 17^th 1898 Page 1
Tug Swain Destroyed by Fire and W. J. Sylvester Lost His Life
The death by burning of Wm. John Sylvester a brother of Clement Sylvester, of this city and the sinking of the tug Swain, marked the closing chapter of accidents on St. Mary's river for the season at 4 o'clock this morning. - - -

Saturday December 17^th 1898 Page 1
Almost a Centenarian
Mrs. Rachel Clegg, mother of Mrs. C. W. Pickford, died at the Pickford home on Court street Wednesday morning, at the age of 93 years. Mrs. Clegg had suffered an extended illness and death had been momentarily expected for some time. Mrs. Clegg had resided here for two years, and prior thereto had lived in Gorrie, Ont. for 35 years. She was born in Ireland. Three daughters and four sons survive Mrs. Clegg. Those residing in this county are Mrs. C. W. Pickford of this city, Mrs. Alex Crawford, of this city and W.H.Clegg, of this city. The other daughter Mrs. J. Mooney of Hamilton, Ont. was here to attend the obsequies. The funeral was from the Central M. E. church Thursday afternoon, and was largely attended. The interment was at the Riverside cemetery.

Saturday December 17^th 1898 Page 6
The three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Armstrong died Tuesday morning. The funeral was held from St. James church Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in the Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday December 31^st 1898 Page 1
Mrs. Frank B. Atwood at Rest
Well Known Soo Lady Died Thursday After a Brief Illness.
Mrs. Effie Wade Atwood, wife of Frank B. Atwood, died Thursday morning at 3 o'clock at the family residence on Bingham avenue. News of the death of Mrs. Atwood came as a shock to the community. Last week she gave birth to a boy baby and death resulted from an extremely weak physical condition. Mrs. Atwood was born near Brookville, Pa., Aug 31, 1861, and had been a resident of the Soo for many years. She was a member of the Methodist church.- - - She was married in August 1895, to Frank B. Atwood, who with an infant son survives her. Mrs. Atwood was a sister of Mrs. Geo. Kemp, the Misses Lina and Anna Heichchold and Harry W. Heichhold, all of whom reside here. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of George Kemp, west Portage avenue. The interment will be at Riverside.

Saturday December 31^st 1898 Page 2
JAMES CALBECK KILLED
Fell From the Bay Mills Railway Trestle Christmas Eve
James Calbeck, a lumberman employed by the Hall & Munson Co., died at his home in Bay Mills, 12 o'clock Saturday night as a result of a fall from the railroad trestle across Waiskai Bay. Calbeck had been working in one of the company's camps and with Alex Alford, was on his way home to spend Christmas. The shortest route between Brimley and Bay Mills is over the trestle and the two men started across this about 8 o'clock. - - - They were less than half way across when they lost their footing an fell to the ice below. Alford sustained no serious injuries but Calbeck chilled by the water and stunned by the fall, was helpless. - - - the injured man was taken to his home in Bay Mills where he died without regaining consciousness. He leaves a wife and child. The funeral occurred Tuesday from the Church of Ephiphany, Bay Mills, under the auspices of the I.O.F. of which he was a member. The remains were brought to this city and interred in the Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday December 31^st 1898 Page 3
Gatesville (Special Correspondence)
Wm. Patterson and family left hastily for Pickford, Monday after learning of the death of their niece Rosie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Kirkbride, formerly of this place. - - -

Saturday December 31^st 1898 Page 7
Pickford (Special Correspondence)
The people of Pickford were shocked to learn of the death of Rosa A. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Kirkbride which occurred Sunday night at 12 o'clock, resulting from an attack of appendicitus. The deceased was seventeen years of age. The funeral services were held Wednesday from the Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member and were conducted by Rev. S. L. Clark, assisted by Rev. H. Magahey.

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