Death Notices Jan - May 1900
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Death Notices Jan - May 1900
Saturday January 6th 1900
Page 1
Died From Overdrink
Joseph Degrozea, an Italian, died
Monday of congestion of the brain, caused by imbibing a large quantity of
liquor. Degrozea it is said, in celebrating the advent of the new year, made a
bet with a companion as to the quantity of liquor each could drink, and in
endeavoring to prove his claim of superiority, it is alleged, drank 20 glasses
of whiskey and followed this up with nearly a pint more of the liquid, shortly
afterward he fell into a stupor from which he could not be awakened, and died
without recovering conscouisness. The funeral services were held Tuesday at St.
Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday January 6th 1900 Page 1
Death of Mrs. J. McDermid
Mrs. John McDermid, wife of County
Drain Commissioner McDermid of Stirlingville, died Thursday night at the family
home in that place. Mrs. McDermid was 36 years of age. She was the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stanley, also of Sterlingville, who are old and respected
residents of the county. - - - Her death is all the more distressing because she
leaves an infant daughter aand four others, none over 13 years, of age, to mourn
the loss of a mother. - - - The funeral will be at Riverside, alongside the
remains of her brother, the late Corporal Geo. Stanley, of Co. C.
Saturday January 13th 1900
Page 1
Death of Abraham McDonald
Abraham McDonald, who was injured
recently while decking logs, in a camp near Rosedale, died early Wednesday
morning as a result of his injuries. Mr. McDonald was loading logs on a skidway
Thursday of last week, when one slipped and rolled upon him, breaking his right
hip. - - - James H. McDonald, the furniture dealer of Ashmund street, and broter
of the deceased, left this city Wednesday morning with two physicians for the
camp, but on reaching Rosedale learned of his brother's death. The remains were
brought to the home of the deceased at Rosedale. Mr. McDonald was 55 years of
age and leaves a wife, a daughter, Miss Mabel, and two sons, Frank and Charles
McDonald. to mourn his loss. Charles McDonald, another brother, who is a teacher
in the Mt. Pleasant Indian school, arrived here yesterday, and left at once for
Rosedale to attend the funeral. The services were held yesterday and the
internment was in the village cemetery.
Saturday January 13th 1900
Page 1
Death of Miss Ellen A. Whitney
J. T. Moore received a letter yesterday
from L. W. Whitney, of Detroit, informing him of the death of his sister, Miss
Ellen A. Whitney, in St. Joseph's Retreat, at Dearborn, Mich., Dec 9. Miss
Whitney was a teacher in the primary grades of the Soo public schools from 1856
to 1896, - - - - Rev. Guy W. Whitney, pastor of the Central M. E. church, of
this city from 1886 to 1888, was a brother of the deceased.
Saturday January 13th 1900
Page 1
Death of Mrs. John Povey
Mrs. John Povey, of the Hay Lake road,
died early Thursday morning in Toronto, as the result of an operation for
cancerous tumor, performed in a hospital in that city three months ago. - - -
John Povey, her husband, was notified Thursday by telegraph of her death and
left the same day, accompanied by his only daughter, Miss Lottie Povey to attend
the funeral. Mrs. Povey will be buried in Toronto.
Saturday January 20th 1900
Page 1
James F. McKee, only son of John McKee,
of Douglass street, died early Thursday morning at the West Side hospital in
Chicago. Mr. McKee left this city about two weeks ago for medical treatment for
a liver complaint which had been troubling him for the past three years. The
malady was too serious and of too long standing, however, and he died before
relief could be obtained. Mr. McKee was 29 years of age and leaves a wife and
one child to mourn his loss. The remains were brought back, to this city last
night and taken to the residence of his father-in-law Robert Johnston, of 313
Nolte street. The funeral services will be held tomorrow with a short service
at the house, followed by the Masonic services at Riverside. - - - - -
Saturday January 20th 1900
Page 2
Mrs. Annie Warner, aged 76 years, and
one of the Soo's earliest residents, died Monday morning at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. E. Tremblay of East Portage avenue. The deceased had been an
invalid for years. She leaves to mourn her death three daughters, Mrs. E.
Tremblay, a wife of Alderman Tremblay, Mrs. John N. Burke, also of this city:
Miss Alice Warner, of Toledo, and one son, Ebenezer Warner, who is at present in
Alaska. The funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday from St. Mary's
church, and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 1
Funeral of James F. McKee
The last sad rites over the remains of
James F. McKee, wo died Thursday of last week, in Chicago, was held Sunday,
under Masonic auspices. Rev. T.R. Easterday delivered the address.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 5
Death of Geo. H. Rogers
Geo. H. Rogers, an aged resident and a
pioneer of the county, died Saturday of pneumonia, at his home on the Shunk
road. A wife and one child are left to mourn his loss. The funeral service was
held Monday from the house and the interment was in Riverside cemetery.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 6
West Neebish
A number of people attended the burial
of Mr.and Mrs. John Trombley's infant son last Wednesday, at St. Joseph's Island
in the Catholic cemetery.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 8
Death of Patrick Collins
He Passed Away Thursday in St. Alex's
Hospital,Cleveland
Patrick Collins, of this city, died
Thursday evening in St. Alex's hospital, Cleveland, after a four month's illness
of paralysis. ----- Mr. Collins was 42 years of age, and is survived by a wife
and five children. He was born in Thorold, Ont., April 16, 185-, and came to
this city 18 years ago. - - - The funeral services will be held Monday from St.
Mary's church, and the interment will be in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 8
Died of Pneumonia
John Fordyce, an Employee at the E. D.
Smith Co. Expries Sun.
John Fordyce, track foreman for the E.
D. Smith Co., died Sunday morning, at his residence on Court street of
pneumonia. The deceased was 41 years of age, and is survived by a wife and
three children. He was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and came to this country
about 20 years ago. For several years he was section foreman on the D.S.S.
& A. Ry. Mr. Fordyce had been a resident of this city for over a year,
coming here from Calumet to accept a position with the company, which he held
until the time of his demise. The funeral services were held Tuesday from the
Central M.E. church and the interment was in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Fordyce
was a brother-in-law of Jacob Bainbridge of this city.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 8
Death of Mrs. Hogan
She Expires Yesterday Morning After an
Illness of Consumption
Mrs. Edward Hogan, of Nolte street,
died yesterday morning after a 6 months illness of consumption. Mrs. Hogan was
29 years of age and is a half sister of Miss Mabel Rellis both of this city.
The deceased came to this city from Saginaw about 2 years ago to attend the
funeral of a sister, Miss Nellie Inglehart and has made the Soo here home ever
since. Mr. Hogan was called here about 10 days ago by his wife's illness. Mrs
Hogan has several relatives in Saginaw, all of whom have been notified and
several relatives here to attend the funeral arrangements for which are not as
yet completed.
Saturday January 27th 1900
Page 8
Lost Their Little Son
James William, the one-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Follis, of East Portage avenue, died Thursday evening after a
brief illness. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the house and the
interment was in Riverside cemetery.
Saturday February 3rd 1900
Page 1
Two Deaths in One Family
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher
McDonald, of Gros Cap avenue, was twice visited by the angel of death this week.
The first occurred Tuesday, when their six-year-old son, Melvin, died after a
short illness of bronchitis. Thursday night their youngest son, Ray Francis,
aged 3 years, also died of membraneous croup.
Saturday February 3rd 1900
Page 1
Lost Their Little Child
Clifford Nelson, the one-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Howell, of Lizzie street, died Thursday night of
bronchitis. The funeral services will be held this, afternoon at 1:30 o'clock,
from the house, and the interment will be in Riverside cemetery.
Saturday February 3rd 1900
Page 5
The one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robt J. Ermatinger died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday in Maple Ridge
cemetery.
Saturday February 3rd 1900
Page 8
Funeral of Patrick Collins
The remains of the late Patrick Collins
were brought to the city Monday from Cleveland, where his demise took place.
The funeral services were held Tuesday morning from St. Mary's church. - - - -
The interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday February 10th 1900
Page 1
Mildred the 3-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. R.S. Lahey died Thursday morning after a brief illness. - - - The
remains were taken to Philadelphia the same afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. Lahey,
accompanied by Miss Mina Hool.
Saturday February 10th 1900
Page 2
Death In The Flames
Too Children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Kowalski Burned to a Crisp
One of the saddest fatalities that has
occurred in the Soo in years happened on Maple Street, Monday Morning, when the
two little children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kowalskie, a girl of six and a boy of
three years, met death in the flames that distroyed their parents residence. - -
- - - – The funeral services over the bodies of the unfortunate children
were held Thursday afternoon from St. Mary's church and the interment was in
Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday February 10th 1900
Page 5
Joseph Jollineau aged 32, died
Wednesday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Lessard, of the
Canadian Soo. A wife and one child are left to mourn his death. - - - The
funeral services were held this morning from the Sacred Heart, Canadian
Soo.
Saturday February 10th 1900
Page 5
Death of Alex Humes
Alex. Humes, aged 93 years, died
Thursday at his home on Ashmun street, of old age. The funeral services were
held yesterday from the house and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Rev. C.P. Bates, officiating.
Saturday February 10th 1900
Page 6
Drummond
Mrs. Angus Parish, who had been ill for
so long a time, died Saturday, Jan 27. The funeral was held from the M. E.
church the next Tuesday. Rev. G. D. Strickland conducted services.
Saturday February 17th 1900
Page 1
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Laramie
Bereaved
Mary the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Laramie, of Cedar street, died Monday after a brief illness of
pneumonia. The funeral services were held Wednesday from St. Mary's church and
the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday February 17th 1900
Page 1
Died At 105 Years of Age
Mrs. Picquette, of East Portage avenue,
undoubtedly the oldest resident of the city or county, died yesterday afternoon,
at the home of her son, Antoine Picquette, from the infirmities of old age.
Mrs. Picquette's age is said to be 105 years. She has seen the end of one
century, the completion of a second and the dawning of a third. Mrs. Picquette
was the mother of a large family, all of whom, however, are dead with the
exception of two sons, Charles and Antoine Picquette. The funeral arrangements
are not as yet completion.
Saturday February 17th 1900
Page 1
Death of Miss Barbara Fisher
Miss Barbara Fisher, aged 23 years,
died Tuesday morning at the home of her brother, Louis Fisher, of Bingham
avenue, after a brief illness, of enteric fever. The deceased was an ardent
member of St. Mary's church. The funeral services were held Thursday from St.
Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday February 17th 1900
Page 1
Death of Mrs. James Crowley, aged 70
years, died Monday night, at her residence on Maple street. A husband and five
children are left to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held Wednesday
from St. Mary's church and in internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday February 17th 1900
Page 2
Chas. Squires, aged 63 years, died
Sunday at the Pacific Hotel, of catarrh of the stomach. The internment was in
Maple Ridge cemetery Monday afternoon.
Saturday February 17th 1900
Page 3
DeTour
Ed. Clark, brother-in-law of John
Goetz, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, after a protracted illness.
Saturday February 24th 1900
Page 3
Pickford
The child of Mrs. J. W. Smith fell into
a tub of boiling water Saturday from effects of which it died on Sunday.
Saturday February 24th 1900
Page 4
The 2 week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Watson, of Easterday avenue, died yesterday. The funeral services will be
held this afternoon and the interment will be in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday February 24th 1900
Page 8
Death of Edward J. Ryan
Edward J. Ryan, aged 25 years, died
Saturday of consumption, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Ryan,
of 709 Ashmun street. The deceased had been in ill health for years, so that his
demise was not unexpected. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning from
St. Mary's church and were conducted by Rev. Fr. Devlin. The internment was in
Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 3rd 1900
Page 1
Irene, the 1-year-old, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Forrest, of East Portage avenue, died Thursday evening. The
funeral services will be held today from St. Mary's church and the internment
will be in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 3rd 1900
Page 1
Mrs. Wilhelmina, wife of Chs. Brown of
Water street, died shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday morning of consumption.
The deceased had been in ill health for years, but a sudden relapse came about
two week ago, and she failed rapidly. Mrs. Brown was born in Prussia, January 1,
1839, and came to this country in 1865. Thirty years ago she married Mr. Brown,
in Milwaukee, and in 1876 they came to the Soo, where they have since made their
home. Besides her husband, one daughter, Miss Emily, is left to mourn her loss.
The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Presbyterian church, and the interment will be in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 3rd 1900
Page 3
Richard S. Lahey has returned from
Philadelphia where he accompanied the remains of his little child for
burial.
Saturday March 10th
1900 Page 5
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Dean died Saturday and was buried Sunday in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 10th
1900 Page 5
Mrs. Chas. Ham, mother of Mrs. F. M.
Sackrider, formerly of this city, but now of Houghton, died Sunday at her home
in Ishpeming.
Saturday March 10th
1900 Page 5
Almo, the one-year-old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Como, of Sugar Island, died Thursday and was buried yesterday in Maple
Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 17th
1900 Page 1
Death of Joseph Rivers
Joseph Rivers, of East Portage avenue
died Saturday, of pneumonia at the age of 55 years. The funeral services were
held Monday, from St. Mary's church and the internment was in Maple Ridge
cemetery.
Saturday March 17th
1900 Page 1
Death of Edgar Como
Edgar, the six year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Como, of Sugar Island, died Monday of croup. The internment was on Tuesday
in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 17th
1900 Page 5
Soo relatives of Mrs. H. W. Heichhold
this week received the sad intelligence of the death of her mother, Mrs.
Zartman, at Shawnee, Ohio.
Saturday March 17th
1900 Page 5
Ed and Henry McGrory left Thursday for
their home in Peck, Mich., in response to a telegram announcing the sudden death
of their father.
Saturday March 17th
1900 Page 5
Death of Harriet Cravens
Harriet, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Cravens, died Wednesday of convulsions. The funeral services were
held yesterday at St. Mary's church and the internment was in Maple Ridge
cemetery.
Saturday March 24th
1900 Page 2
Death of Capt. Jos. Nicholson
Captain Joe Nicholson, who died in
Detroit Sunday at the age of seventy-four is well remembered by most of the old
Lake Superior pioneers, as he saild the great lakes for twenty-years.
Saturday March 24th
1900 Page 2
Death of Wm. J. Haley
William J. Haley died Tuesday morning
at his home at 642 Court street, of peritonitis, from injuries received on the
water power canal over two weeks ago. Mr. Haley was a brakesaman in the employ
of the E. D. Smith Co. On Tuesday, March 6, he was caught between two cars, and
suffered severe intenal injuries - - - Mr. Haley was 28 years of age and leaves
a wife of a few months to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church. - - - -The internment was in
Maple Ridge cemetery. Mr. Haley is a brother of the late Frank Haley, who was
killed on the canal about three months ago.
Saturday March 24th
1900 Page 6
M'Ville
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDonald have the
sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their little baby which died very
suddenly on Tuesday morning and was buried Wednesday in the Rudyard
cemetery.
Saturday March 24th
1900 Page 8
Barnet Varcoe, deliveryman for A. S.
Brown dropped dead about 6 o'clock Monday evening in the hallway of the
Arlington hotel. The deceased was on his usual rounds delivering laundry at the
time of his demise. Mr. Varcoe stumbled and the noise attracted the attention
of Mrs. John Murray, wife of the proprietor, who came out of her room to
ascertain the cause of the commotion, Varcoe laughingly replied that he had
"only stubbed his toe" and proceeded on his way up the stairs. A few minutes
later the sound of a heavy fall was heard. A roomer nearby rushed to the scene
and discovered Varcoe lying on the floor. - - - He was 34 years of age and had
been a resident of the city for the last four years. A wife, one brother and a
sister are left to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held Thursday from
the First Baptist church, and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday March 31st 1900
Page 2
Death of Mrs. Sarah Kane
Mrs. Sarah Kane died, Monday night at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Pare, on Greenough street. The deceased
was 72 years of age. The funeral services were held Thursday morning from St.
Mary's church and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday April 7th
1900 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Josephine
Frichette
Mrs. Frichette, wife of Felix
Frichette, died Monday, aged 38 years. The funeral services were held Thursday
from St. Mary's church and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday April 7th
1900 Page 1
Death of Mrs. John Roberts
Mrs. Victoria, wife of John Roberts, of
East Portage avenue, died Thursday, of pneumonia. The deceased was 42 years of
age. A husband and two children are left to mourn her loss. The funeral
services will be held today from, St. Mary's church and the internment will by
in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday April 7th
1900 Page 2
Mrs. John Gurnoe Dies
Mrs. Sophia, wife of John Gurnoe died
Sunday evening, aged 76 years of acute bronchitis.
In the death of Mrs. Gurnoe the Soo
loses another old resident and familiar character one whose life is indelibly
associated with the history of the Soo and during which the city has developed
from a mere handful of huts to its present size. Mrs. Gurnoe was born March 2,
1824, at Rainy Lake, N.W.T. Her father John Bouck, was one of the rebillious
Germans in the Canadian riots of 1837. He was captured at Montreal in 1838, by
Lieut. Chas. Ermatinger, of the English army and after a trial transported to
Sydney, Australia, for life. After an exile of seven years however he was
pardoned by the Queen and returned to Canada, where he died within a few months.
Mrs. Gurnoe came to the Soo in 1847. In 1849 she was united in marriage with
John Gurnoe by Rev. Fr. Minnie, s.j. Mr. and Mrs. Gurnoe have occupied their
present residence, at the corner of Ridge and Douglas streets, ever since their
marriage. Besides a husband and five children, Mrs. Henry Thorne, and Mrs. M.
J. Johnson, of this city, Mrs. J. C. Abel and Fremont Gurnoe and one adopted
son, Archie Gurnoe, are left to mourn her loss. On April 10, 1899, Mr. and Mrs.
Gurnoe celebrated their golden wedding.
The funeral services of Mrs. Gurnoe
were held Wednesday, morning form St. Mary's church. Rev. Fr. Rottot officiated
and the funeral address was preached by Rev. Fr. Cotte. The internment was in
Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday April 7th
1900 Page 4
Death of Alfred Bedard
Alfred Bedard die Wednesday at his home
residence, corner of Swinton and Tyson streets, aged 38 years. The funeral
services were held yesterday from St. Mary's church and the internment was in
Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday April 14th
1900 Page 1
THE GRIM REAPER
Angel of Death Visits a Number of Soo
Homes This Week
[] Morris O'Brien, an old resident of
this city died Tuesday afternoon at his home on Ridge street, of heart failure.
The deceased was 66 years of age and a widower. Eleven children are left to
mourn his loss, five of whom are resident's of this city. The funeral services
were held Wednesday from St. Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge
cemetery
[] Mary Electa, the bright 4-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duncan, of Hart avenue, died Wednesday, after a
brief illness of 15 hours, of brain fever. The funeral services were held
yesterday from the house and internment was in the hill cemetery.
[] William Coe died Tuesday morning, at
Mrs. Dear's boarding house, on East Portage avenue, of Typhoid pnemonia. The
deceased was 18 years of age and had been employed previous to his illness by
the Mason & Hoys Co. The funeral services were held Thursday morning from
St. James' church and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
[] Zeno Preston, a brakeman in the
employ of the Mason & Hoge Co. died Saturday as the result of injuries
received three weeks ago on Tuesday, March 20. Preston was caught beneath a
derailed car and suffered severe internal injuries. The remains were sent to
the deceased's former home in Holt, Mich, Tuesday for internment.
[] Mrs. Ann Brownlee died Sunday, at
her home on Maple street, of acute bronchitis. The deceased was 71 years of age
and is survived by 12 children. The remains were taken to St. Joseph's
Island,On, Tuesday for internment.
[] A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs.
John A. Gowan Wednesday morning. The little one was short lived, however and
died in the evening. The internment was made Thursday in Riverside
cemetery.
[] The two-months old child of Mr. and
Mrs. John Van Dusen of Brown street died Wednesday and was buried Thursday in
the hill cemetery.
Saturday April 14th
1900 Page 5
Drummond
Samuel Broady, a well-known character
and a professional cook, who has been employed in the camps and boarding houses
of this vicinity for a number of years, died very suddenly Thursday of last
week, at 5:30 p.m. at the residence of C.E. Fairchild, where he had stayed
overnight on his way from Polagannissing to DeTour. Mr. Broady was a widower and
a native of England, where he leaves two daughters, nearly grown to womanhood to
mourn his loss.
Saturday April 21st
1900 Page 1
Death of Miss Mary Campbell
Mary, the 15-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Campbell, of West Ridge street, died Thursday after a brief illness
of diphtheria. The funeral services were held yesterday morning from the house
and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.
Saturday April 21st
1900 Page 1
Dr. Augustus E. Bacon died suddenly
shortly after 3 o'clock Sunday morning, at his residence, corner of Court and
Spruce streets.
August E. Bacon was born in Medina, O.,
May 7, 1841. In 1850 he came with his parents to Michigan, the family locating
at Kay, Macomb county. - - –
He was united in marriage March 17,
1868, at Disco, Mich. with Josephine A. Moe, and one child, William R. Bacon,
has blessed their union.
Saturday April 21st
1900 Page 5
Drummond
Mrs. John Goad died on Saturday morning
at 2 a.m. She leaves a husband to mourn her loss. Mr. and Mrs. John Goad came
to Drummond from West Virginia with the large colony of colored people brought
into the country to work the quarry for Messrs. Boyle and Roache, at the time of
the building of the Wertzel lock, and have lived on Drummond ever since. - - - -
The funeral was the largest ever occurred on the island, with the exception of
the funeral of Gramma Seaman, a little over two years ago.
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 1
Death of Wm. Eagle
Wm. Eagle, one of the oldest residents
of Soo township died Monday afternoon at his residence on the Hay Lake road.
The deceased was 69 years of age. He is survived by a wife and six children.
Mrs. Wm. Reich, Mrs. Sam Preslan, Mrs. Louis McDonald, A. K. Eagle, Clark Eagle
and David Eagle. The funeral services were held Wednesday at the house, by Rev.
T. R. Easterday. The internment was in the Rosedale cemetery. - - - -
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 4
Sophia, the infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Hatch of Sugar Island, died Sunday and was interred Tuesday on the
island.
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 5
Died in Duluth
Joseph Trempe, Formerly of the Soo,
Expires in that City.
The body of Joseph Trempe, who died
Thursday of last week, in Duluth, was brought to the Soo Monday, for internment.
Mr. Trempe's death was due to heart failure. The remains were accompanied here
by his wife and four children, Glen, Henry and Fred Trempe and Mrs. K. McLay,
the only dauhter. - - - - The funeral services were held Wednesday from St.
Mary's church, and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery. - - - Mrs. John
Schrieber and daughters, Mrs. Charles Bouton and Mrs. Vina McLaughlin, all of
Duluth, mother and sisters of the deceased, arrived Tuesday, to attend the
funeral. Mr. Trempe was a brother of Theophile and Gilbert Tremp, and a nephew
of Capt. Fred Trempe all of this city - - -.
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 6
Mrs. John Gillespie, of 310 Ridge
street, died Tuesday, afternoon in the Canadian Soo, General hospital of stomach
trouble. The deceased was 49 years of age and had been a resident of the Soo
for four years. The funeral services were held Thursday at the residence of
Mrs. Gillespies's daughter, Mrs. Wm. Bergin, of Spruce street. The internment
was in the Hill cemetery.
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 4
Chas DeHate, formerly of this city, but
now residing in Mt. Clemens was united in marriage Tuesday, with Miss Maud
Brehler, of that city. - -.
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 6
Mrs. Maria Bottrell died suddenly
Tuesday morning at her home in the Lalande block, Ashmun street, from the
effects of a parlytic stroke. The deceased was 60 years of age and is survived
by five children. The remains were taken to Hanover, Ont., Thursday, by Samuel
Bottrell, her son, for internment.
Saturday April 28th
1900 Page 8
Mrs. Alice C. Steinlein, wife of S. R.
Steinhein died Wednesday afternoon at her residence, No 5 Fort Brady terrace of
heart failure. The deceased had been an invalid for years and since 1898 had
been almost helpless, so that her demise was not unexpected. Mrs. Steinlein is
survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. B.H. Waterbury, and one son John A.
Steinlein, prosecuting attorney. Mrs. was born in Ireland 78 years ago and
came to Detroit when 14 years of age. - -. The funeral services were held
yesterday morning from St. Mary's church and the internment from was in Maple
Ridge cemetery. - - -.
Saturday May 5th
1900 Page 1
Mrs. C. W. Pickford died shortly before
12 o'clock last night at her residence on Court street, of consumption. The
deceased had been ailing with lung trouble for over a year, but it was only a
few weeks ago that she was compelled to take to her bed. - - - - Mrs. Pickford's
death was peaceful and quiet and a fitting end to a happy life. - - -
Mrs. Pickford was born in Markham,
Ont., Dec 4, 1842. Her maiden name was Miss Sarah Jane Clegg. She was united in
marriage to Mr. Pickford at Howie, Canada 27 years ago, and three years after
moved with Mr. Pickford to this country, settling upon a farm near what is now
the thriving village of Pickford. Mr. Pickford shortly afterwards embarked in
business in this city and the family moved to the Soo. Four children have
blessed their union, Alfred F., Frank G., and Misses Gertie and Myrtle Pickford,
all of whom are living. Misses C. R., S.W., and F.H. Pickford,, of Washington,
D.C., W. E.Pickford of Detroit, all step sons of the deceased, have been
notified - - Mrs. James Pascoe, of Hancock, a step daughter, has been in
attendance at her mother's bedside since last week..
Messrs. Francis Clegg, of Howie, John
Clegg, of Toronto, Robt. Clegg of Clanel, Ont, John Clegg, of this city, Mrs.
Mary Crawford, of Pickford and Mrs. Anna Mooney, of Hamilton, Ont., brothers and
sisters of the deceased, will probably also be present to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Mooney has been in attendance all week.
Mrs. Pickford was a devout member of
the Central M. E. church and an active worker in the W.C.T.O., Ladies Aid and
Women's Home missionary societies of the church. The funeral services will be
held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Central M.E.church.
Saturday May 5th
1900 Page 5
Tragedy At Brimley
John A. McLean Instantly Killed by
James Thompson, Saturday.
John A. McLean was shot and instantly
killed at Brimley, Saturday evening, by James Thompson, a meat dealer, of that
village.
Thompson was arrested shortly
afterwards by Constable Edward Curley and brought to the Soo the same evening.
{ensued a fight over purchase of property] - - - -The remains were brought to
the Soo Monday and taken to the home of his parents on Amanda street. A wife
and one son survive him. The funeral services were held Monday a from the house
and the internment was in Riverside cemetery. - - - -
Saturday May 19th
1900 Page 8
THE GRIM REAPER
[] The four weeks old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. M. Snell, died Tuesday morning. The funeral services were held
Wednesday at the house, corner of Cedar streets, and the internment, was in
Riverside cemetery.
[] Mark T. Grandy, jr, died
Tuesday of last week at the Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane at Newbury, of a
complication of spinal and mental troubles. The deceased had been an inmate of
the hospital for the past four years. Mr. Grandy was the eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. M. T. Grandy of this city. Besides his parents, Mr. Grandy is survived by
his sister Miss Maud Grandy and one brother, James Grandy. The remains were
brought to the city Monday. The funeral services were held Tuesday form the
Central M. E. church and the internment was in Riverside cemetery.
[] The remains of the late Mrs. Augusta
Brown-Burgess arrived in the city Monday from San Diego, Cal., accompanied by
Mr. Burgess and were taken to Mrs. Burgess' former home on West Ridge street. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, from St. James church, and the
internment was in Riverside cemetery.
[] Mrs. Eleanor Rohnert, mother of
Benno Rohnert, of this city, died suddenly Saturday morning at her home in
Detroit of apoplexy. The deceased was 70 years of age and had been for the past
half a century a resident of Detroit.
[] Mrs. James Walker, of this city,
died Saturday in Moravia, Cal., where she has been since last fall in search of
her health. During the last hours Mrs. Walker was attended by Mr. Walker who
left about three weeks ago to join her. The internment was in California.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Walker is survived by two sons., John W. Walker, who
accompanied her to California, and William Walker of this city.
[] The remains of Albert Otto, who died
last Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo McMasters of Brown street,
were taken to Spring Lake, Mich., Monday for, internment.
Saturday May 26th
1900 Page 1
THE GRIM REAPER
A Number of Homes Stricken by Angel of
Death
[] Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke McNaughton,
wife of Capt. William Wilkes mcNaughton of West Ridge street, died shortly
before 3 o'clock Sunday mornng of a complication of liver and kidney trouble. -
- - - - Mrs. McNaughton's maiden name was Miss Mary Elizabeth Clarke. She was
born in London, Eng., July 36, 1835. Her mother died at her bith and her father
after a brief time followed his wife. Left an orphan almost at infancy, Mrs.
McNaughton took up residence with an uncle and aunt, and with them came to
America shortly after her father's demise. She resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. for
three years after arriving in this country and then moved to Chicago and North
Western Union station. On Nov 13, 1850 she was united in marriage with Mr.
McNaughton who survives her. - - - - The union of Mr. and Mrs. McNaughton were
blessed with eight children. They are: Mrs. George Masters of Cleveland, Ohio,
Mrs. Clarence Morton Ayres of Tuscoloosa, Ala., Mrs. Jos. O. Ripley, Mrs. Albert
L. Ferguson and Miss Mary McNaughon all of this city, and Messrs: John
McNaughton ex sheriff of Chippewa county: Harry Clarke McNaughton, of the
government force of engineers at the place, and Geo. D. McNaughton, at present
empolyed on the state survey work on the St. Clair fleet.- - - -
Funeral services were Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. Wm. Johnson reclu of St. James church officiated. The internment
was in Riverside cemetery.
[] The 18 months old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Herb Rosevear, of Carrie street, died Wednesday night of bronchitis.
The funeral was held yesterday, afternoon and the remains were interred at
Riverside Cemetery.
[] Albert Biggings, the youngest son of
Editor Biggings of the Algoma Pioneer, died last Sunday evening at the residence
of his father, in the Canadian Soo. - - - The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon and was well attended. The News extends its sympathy to its worthy
confrere of the Pioneer.
Saturday May 26th
1900 Page 1
Found A Floater
The headless body of John Devine, of
the Canadian Soo who met death on December 24th of last year, by
drowning after jumping from a train that was about to collide with a transfer
yard engine on the International bridge, was found Thursday on the Sugar Island
side of St. Mary's river, before 9 mile point. A lady's watch containing within
the case a picture of Mrs. Devine, widow of the unfortunate man, and a C.P.R.
switch key, were the only tangible means of identification. - - - The deceased
is survived by Mrs. Devine and an infant child that was born since the
unfortunate accident.
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