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January 4, 1890 Page 1
Death of John Roussain, of Sugar Island
Ex-Supervisor John Roussain died at his home on Sugar Island, last Saturday night at 11 o'clock, aged 64 years. Mr. Roussain was one of Chippewa county's oldest settlers and for eight years represented Sugar Island township in the board of supervisors. He was a member of the G. A. R. post, of this city, under the auspices of which the burial took place Tuesday. Two sons, James and Robert, survive him. In many respects Mr. Roussain was a character. For a long time he controlled the political situation on Sugar Island and came to be known as the "boss" of the Island. Many will be found to remark "Old John had a big heart and always meant well."

January 4, 1890 Page 1
A Sudden Death
Nicholas Victor Gabriel Dies at Mt. Clemens
He was a well man a week ago.
A useful life cut short in its very prime.
One of the Soo's Best Known Citizen is Removed from Earth
Without a Particle of Warning
Nicholas Victor Gabriel is dead of complications of brain and typhoid fever. He breathed his last on Tuesday afternoon at the Kendrick House, Mt. Clemens. The funeral was announced to occur at 8:30 o'clock this morning, from St. Mary's church, the remains to be interred at the Catholic cemetery, under the auspices of the Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association, of which he was a much-loved member.... He was on a train to meet his children at Windsor.... N. V. Gabriel was one of the Soo's most solid and most popular business men. Sauer's illustrated atlas of this city contains the following highly complimentary allusion to him: "Since the early settlements in Canada, France has sent but few of her sons to this side of the world and of those few one of the most genial and enterprising is N. V. Gabriel." He was born August 24, 1853, at Petit Unquin, Department of the Moselle, Lorraine. He reached Detroit in 1872, but soon gravitated to this place, reaching here in 1874, at first manufacturing carriages and wagons. Nine years ago he commenced dealing in furniture and by his thrift and enterprise he has kept his establishment at the front. He added to this undertaking, of which he is an expert.....
In 1874 Mr. Gabriel married Miss Kate Sobraro, daughter of Frank Sobraro. Mrs. Gabriel and five bright children, three girls and two boys survive him.....

January 4, 1890 Page 1
A Family Nearly Wiped Out
The Clark family is indeed sorely afflicted, or at least what is left of it, as the father and two brothers met with accidental deaths in 1889. They lived on St. Joseph Island and during the summer Mr. Clark and a son were drowned. Last fall Mrs. Clark and son Henry, upon whom she depended entirely for support, moved to the Soo. The young man went to work in the woods near Newberry, and had only been in a short time, when he was killed by a falling tree. The poor mother is almost crazed with grief. ....

January 4, 1890 Page 10
The Good Mother of Twenty-nine Dead
On Thursday Mrs. J. D. LeBlanc, of the Lake View hotel, received the sad intelligence of the death of her mother. Madame Pilon, of Montreal, aged 81 years. Madame Pilon was the mother of twenty-nine children, of which Mrs. Le Blanc is the youngest. The bereaved daughter left yesterday to attend the obsequies....

January 11, 1890 Page 6
Mrs. W. H. Peck returned from Capac, Mich., on Monday where she was called by the death of a sister.

January 11, 1890 Page 6
Alex Vanyer Killed at Reid's Camp
Alex. Vanyer, of Cheboygan, was instantly killed at William Reid's camp, on Pine River, Tuesday. While falling a tree it struck the butt of another, glanced and hit him in the abdomen, causing instant death. He leaves a wife and four children, the oldest a son of seventeen, who is employed in the same camp. His remains were taken to Cheboygan on Wednesday for interment.

January 11, 1890 Page
Mary Charlotte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Black, died of brain fever on Monday last, aged three years. She was a bright child. The sympathy of their friends is extended to the bereaved parents.

January 18, 1890 Page 8
Mrs. E. Bennett Dead
On going to press it is learned the death of Frances Maria, wife of E. Bennett, at their home on Ashmun Street, at 4 o'clock this morning, aged 41 years. Besides a loving husband she leaves seven children. The funeral will take place on Monday, at 2:30 p.m. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

January 18, 1890 Page 8
Myra Mabel Montgomery, the little step-daughter of Donald McFarlane, a teacher on Sugar Island, died last Sunday night, at 9 o'clock, of lung trouble, aged eight years and four months. Her remains were interred Tuesday on the Island.

January 18, 1890 Page 8
Death of Wm. Lane
After a Week's Agonizing Illness He Passes Away
Wednesday night.
After an illness of only a week, during which he suffered great agony, Wm. Lane died at his residence on Water street, Wednesday night at 10 o'clock of complications of pneumonia and disease of the liver, aged 42 years. He was born at Renfrew, Ont., May 7, 1847. He was married to Julia Navin in the fall of 1873. Shortly after his marriage he came to the Soo, where he was very successful in business, but unfortunately lost everything he acquired in the fire of 1886. After the fire he went into the hotel business, where he made many friends, who are grieved at his sudden death. Mr. Lane was a man of good habits and a friend to all. He was a member of both the C.M.B.A. and A.O.H. from which Mrs. Lane, who is childless, will receive an insurance of $3,000. The deceased had scarcely been sick a day until his last illness and his sudden death is made all the more hard to bear for the widow and many sympathizing friends. The remains will be taken to Douglas, Ont., this afternoon, for burial.

January 18, 1890 Page 8
Death of Robert Condlon, Sr.
On Tuesday Will Condlon received a telegram announcing the death of his father Robt. Condlon, Sr., at Stayner, Ont., and left for there at once. Mr. Condlon was a resident of this city for about ten years, and had gone to Canada to spend the winter with a married daughter. He was 79 years of age and leaves a wife and eight children, three of whom reside in the Soo.

January 25, 1890 Page 2
Mrs. Daniel McDonald, whose home was on Hart street, died Tuesday. Her remains and those of her new-born infant were taken for burial to Goderich, Ont., via the Canadian Pacific on Wednesday. Rev. H. P. Cory officiated at the funeral services, which were at the residence.

January 25, 1890 Page 7
Death Of A Chief
O-Jib-Wa, a Character of Long Standing, Carried Away by the Grippe Chief Joseph O-Jib-Wa, the only remaining Chippewa chief here and one of the last of the full-bloods, died Thursday night of La Grippe. O-Jib-Wa's age is not known to a certainty, but he is reputed to have been a centenarian. He lived on Lake Superior all his life and was an American citizen. The old chief had a kindly disposition and although he saw troublesome in his youth, he was always a staunch friend of the whites and of the Americans. He was sick eight days. Joseph, John and Justine are the chidren who survive him. His wife still lives at an advanced age.

January 25, 1890 Page 8
Addie Bellmere, one of the wards of the Bellmere estate, of which C. H. Chapman is executor, died at the Marquette convent school last Sunday. Both of the girls are now dead. Two boys remain living.

January 25, 1890 Page 8
Thos. Lane, of Sudbury, Ont., is in the city. Mr. Lane received the telegram too late to attend the funeral of his brother, the late Wm. Lane.

February 1, 1890 Page 1
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John McKee, who reside on Peck street, died last Monday of diphtheria. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon.

February 1, 1890 Page 1
Will Condlon returned from Stayner, Ont., Friday of last week, where he was called by the sudden death of his father.

February 1, 1890 Page 1
The Catholic Mutual Benefit Association beats the record for paying death losses. The late N. V. Gabriel died Dec. 31 and on Thursday, within thirty days, .... paid Mrs. Gabriel $2000 ....

February 1, 1890 Page 4
George Duel, aged 27, sentenced from Schoolcraft county, for three years, for larceny, was killed by a fall of frozen clay, while working outside the walls at the Marquette prison last week.

February 1, 1890 Page 4
Alonzo Cheeseman, a Mackinaw county farmer aged 78, fell and broke his neck last week, says the St. Ignace News. He was a King Strong Morman, once had six wives and had two when he met his death. Notwithstanding this he was an honest, frugal and respected man.

February 8, 1890 Page 8
The bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Newton died on Wednesday and was buried yesterday.....

February 8, 1890 Page 8
Belle Gurnoe lies at the point of death with heart disease.

February 15, 1890 Page 8
Thos Watchorn received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of his sister Mrs. W. Brandon of Thessalon, Ont. Mr. Watchorn and daughter Ellan left at once to attend the funeral which occurred on Tuesday.

February 22, 1890 Page 1
Gave His Life for a Hand Car
Last Wednesday John Nelson, a Soo Line section foreman, at Cook's Mills, was struck by an extra west-bound freight. He received injuries of the spine and lived but three hours after the accident. Mr. Nelson, in company with one of his men, was repairing some tracks on a curve. They tried to save the hand car and Nelson was struck. He leaves a wife, who resides in Algoma Mills, Ont., where the remains were taken for burial. Nelson was 35 years of age and had been employed by the company about a year.

February 22, 1890 Page 1
A Fatal Gash
Yacob Ysakson Mortally Stabbed by one Shoemaker
Murderous Cutting Affray in the Finnish Quarters Last Night
A murder occurred at a Scandinavian boarding house on the west side of Ferris street, between Ridge and Portage, at about 9 o'clock last night. A Finlander named Shoemaker stabbed another Finn with a Norwegian knife, a wicked general purpose weapon, and Dr. Bacon, who was called, says the wounded man will die .... None of the parties speaks English and particulars were hard to obtain. The man who was stabbed is Yacob Ysakson, a laborer for Collins & Farwell, on the government contract. He is about 28 years old and unmarried.....

February 22, 1890 Page 3
Stevensburgh
Rev. Dr. Campbell preached the funeral sermon of Miss Alice Coulter, on last Sunday to a large assembly.

February 22, 1890 Page 8
Died. Osborn—Lillian Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chase S. Osborn, at 2:30 o'clock on the afternoon of Saturday, February 15, 1890, aged 4 years, 1 month and 19 days.

February 22, 1890 Page 8
Death of Mrs. Lawrence Ermatinger
Mrs. Lawrence Ermatinger died at her home on Cary street, early Thursday morning, of intermittent fever. She was 24 years old. A loving husband and four small children, the youngest being only five weeks old, survive her. The funeral was announced for 8 o'clock this morning from St. Mary's church.....

March 1, 1890 Page 1
Death of Martha Willoughby
Martha Willoughby died at the Soo General Hospital Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, of typhoid fever. She was 22 years of age, single, and had been under the doctors care two weeks. Her parents live on Drummond Island. They were notified of her death, but as no reply was received, the remains were taken charge of by Superintendent of the Poor Gurnoe. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church Thursday morning.

March 1, 1890 Page 2
Patrick Malone died at the residence of Francis Payment last Tuesday night of heart failure, after an illness of three weeks, aged 23 years. He was taken sick in one of Hall & Buell's camps near Bay Mills. The deceased had no friends in this country and Mr. Payment buried him, bearing all expenses.

March 1, 1890 Page 4
John Jacob Astor, grandson of the original John Jacob, died last Saturday in New York, of heart failure, at the age of 69 ....

March 1, 1890 Page 8
Shoemaker is a Murderer Yacob Ysakson, the Finn stabbed by "Shoemaker", on Friday night of last week, died last night. This makes his assailant a murderer....

March 8, 1890 Page 1
Gone To The Beyond
Charles R. Stuart Dies Suddenly in Detroit on Monday Last
Charles R. Stuart is no more. He passed from earth, on Monday night last, in Detroit, where he was engaged in editorial work. His sickness was of so short duration that his demise could not but surprise his friends here; where he had been known so long and well.
Mr. Stuart was born Detroit in 1835, and belonged to one of the first families of that city.... His fortunes and tastes led him to editorial chairs in other localities until in 1883 he came to the Soo and founded the Democrat, which he carried on until he sold it to its present owners.... In 1886 he became deputy collector of this port, which office he held for two years. He was a prominent member and officer of our local G. A. R. post and an enthusiastic Odd Fellow.... The funeral and interment took place in Detroit.

March 8, 1890 Page 1
Death of John F. Seymour
John F. Seymour, of Utica, N. Y., who was interested in the building of the first lock at the Soo, has passed away. Mr. Seymour was a lawyer of the old school, a stirring man of affairs, and deeply interested in the development of the country.....

March 8, 1890 Page 8
Martha Willoughby who died at the hospital last week was buried by the county.

March 8, 1890 Page 8
Philip Weybrant, who settled in Chippewa county sixteen years ago died at his home in Stalwart on Tuesday last at the age of 72.

March 22, 1890 Page 1
Coulter Would Shoot
At Least He Prevents the Service of an Execution by Threatening To
John E. Connors, the blacksmith, secured a judgement of $236.75 and $10.00 costs and execution therefor, against Geo. Coulter, who lives out some twelve miles on the Meridan road, for care, doctor's bill and funeral expenses incurred in behalf of Coulter's daughter who died at Conner's home....

March 22, 1890 Page 3
PICKFORD
Wm. Aldrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Aldrich, died on the morning of March the 17th, of acute phthysis. Deceased was a promising young man of about 20 years of age, who was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. C. Hicks, the Methodist minister of Pickford.....

March 22, 1890 Page 6
Notes About Old Folks
Mrs. Susan Saunders, of Sonora township, Illinois, died recently at the age of 91 years....

March 22, 1890 Page 8
The last one of David Povey's little twin boys died yesterday morning from the effects of measles. Little Freddie was nine months and eleven days old. The funeral will occur at 2 o'clock this afternoon.....

March 29, 1890 Page 1
Dropped Dead
John Crawford dropped dead while at work on the new lock last Thursday morning. He was born in Scotland and was twenty nine years of age. He came to this city two years ago and worked on the water power canal some time. He was also employed by the Edison company and had worked for Collins & Farwell since last fall. He was a good workman and was well liked by all who knew him. His remains were sent to Ottawa for burial.

March 29, 1890 Page 1
Death of Matthew Beattie Late Wednesday afternoon Matthew Beattie was found dead in his bed at Holts boarding house on Water street. Coroner Lang was notified, and on examination found that Beattie came to his death by taking an over dose of laudanum. A two oz. bottle labeled laudanum was found by his bedside, and it is supposed that he took the entire contents. Beattie was 55 years of age and a native of Ireland, and had been in this country about thirty-seven years. He was an old soldier having been in the service twenty-seven years. He was discharged from Fort Brady in January 1889, on account of disability, and was employed by John Maloney as bartender, but gave up the job about a month ago. He was buried with his comrades in the Fort cemetery on Thursday, with military honours.

March 29, 1890 Page 3
Mrs. Victoria Schilling, the millionaire Morisini's child who eloped with her father's coachman, some years ago, is dying of consumption at her father's home in New York.

March 29, 1890 Page 6
The flag at Fort Brady was at half-mast this week in deference to the memory of General Crooke the old Indian fighter who died a few days ago.

April 5, 1890 Page 2
SUPERIOR Mrs. Joseph Dollar was buried in the Mission cemetery on Monday last. She died at Bay Mills March 28th. Mrs. Dollar leaves a large family of children. The only son, Manly and the two youngest girls are not married and were at home with her when she died. Manly was sick at the time of his mother's death and is still very ill. There has been much doubt of his recovery. Mrs. Dollar's excellent character procured her many friends.....

April 5, 1890 Page 2
SUPERIOR
Mrs. Frank Smith died Sunday morning last, and was buried from the Catholic church at Sault Ste. Marie. She leaves a bereaved husband and three little children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Smith's infant was buried a few days previous to her death. Mr. Smith has the heartfelt sympathy of all who know him and his excellent late companion. Mrs. Smith was born in England, where she received an excellent education. She finished her musical education in Germany, was married to Frank Smith in England, and a few years later they moved to Canada and from there to the United States where they have lived for some years. They have no relatives in this country, but many friends.

April 5, 1890 Page 3
Napoleon Trudeau, of Houghton, who is charged with poisoning his step-child, has been held for murder by the verdict of the coroner's jury. The habitual abuse of the child was proven by witnesses, and that the stomach contained poison was established by the analysis of Prof. Packard, of the Mining school.

April 12, 1890 Page 3
Superior
Manly Dollar was buried from Bay Mills, April fourth, just four days after his mother's burial.

April 19, 1890 Page 4
John Johnson, a Swede, who lived at Trombley, a settlement six miles south of Lathrop, on the C. & N. W. Ry., was so weary of existence that he cut off his life with a drawing knife.

April 19, 1890 Page 8
William Hannah, Deceased Died, in Pickford, suddenly on Wednesday morning, April 16, William Hannah, aged about 40 years Mr. Hannah was of Scotch descent and inherited many of the sterling traits of character of that race. He settled in Pickford some ten years ago and rapidly won for himself a prominent place in the community where he was a conscientous republican. He took his full part in church matters, and it was in Sunday school about a month since, that he was stricken down with the fatal malady, inflammation of the outer membrane of the heart. He was regarded as a good man and had the highest respect of his neighbors who will sadly miss him. He leaves a wife and a number of children to grieve over his early demise.

April 19, 1890 Page 8
Body of Hugh McKenzie Found at Detour
Detour April 14, 1890.—The body of Hugh McKenzie, of St. Ignace, drowned here last fall while he was attempting to board the tug Sea Gull, on which he was firemen, was found yesterday lying on the bottom near where he fell in. He was buried today.

April 26, 1890 Page 2
SUPERIOR
Henry Elliott, of Sault Ste. Marie, was drowned about 10 o'clock, a.m. Tuesday morning in the Waiski River. Mr. Elliott came up on the morning train with other men to go up the river to raft or drive pulp wood for Donald McLelen. They walked from Bay Mills station to G. Bertrand's place through the woods, where they procured a boat to go down to Mr. McLelen's place. Seven of the party got into the boat, but on starting out found it leaking so badly that they returned to the shore, where five of them got out, and two, young James O'Brien and Henry Elliott got into a small log canoe and started out with it. The canoe was very "cranky" and upset not far from the shore. O'Brien turned the canoe over but finding it would not hold them as it was full of water, he struck out for the shore, and as he passed Elliott he asked him if he could swim. Henry said he could, so James swam to the shore as soon as possible. The water was very cold and as he caught hold of a hanging alder he was taken with cramps and would probably have drowned if he had not reached the shore just as he did. As soon as he reached shore he looked around to see how Henry was getting on, as he supposed he was close behind.... His hat was floating on the water near where the canoe had upset. Henry had evidently sunk very soon after the accident occurred. The men were soon at the place making every effort to recover the body but up to the present time 10 o'clock a.m., Thursday, no news has come down of success from the searching party. George Elliott, a brother of the deceased will be up today with grapples and other arrangements to make a thorough search, .... Three years ago this coming summer Silas Mason, of Iroquois had a son drowned almost in the same place.....

April 26, 1890 Page 8
Thomas Kennedy Dead
Thomas Kennedy died at his home at the Superior house in this city, on Tuesday April 22, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, aged 23 years, 1 month and 5 days. Thirteen months ago Mr. Kennedy was stricken with pneumonia which finally turned into comsumption which caused his death. Mr. Kennedy was born at Port Austin, Huron County, Mich., and came to this city with his father, H. C. Kennedy, who is propietor of the Superior House, in May 1887. He was a gentleman of quiet tastes and highly thought of by all those who were favored with his acquaintance. The his immediate family and friends his taking away is a serious blow, in which they have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church on Thursday morning.

April 26, 1890 Page 10
Elliott's Body Found
The body of Henry Elliott who was drowned in Waiskai river on Wednesday was found on Thursday and was brought to this city. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence of John Martin, who resides at 277 Ashmun street.....

April 26, 1890 Page 5
Calvin Hollinger, clerk at Conway's drug store received a telegram on Thursday announcing the death of his youngest sister, Hattie, who resided in Hanover, Ont.

May 3, 1890 Page 6
Biography of The Late William Hannah of Pickford
William Hannah late of Pickford, was born Dec. 28, 1840, in Harwick, a manufacturing town in Roxburyshire, in the southern part of Scotland, situated at the confluence of the Poviot and the Slitrig, and about fifty miles from Edinburgh. Here he spent his childhood, in the vicinity of ancient fortresses and other conspicuous memorials of the old border life, surrounded by the inspiring, influences of the many legends and traditional stories of the early history of Scotland. His father's name was William Hannah, and his mother's maiden name was Katie McMorine, both natives of Scotland. The family consisted of three brothers and one sister; one brother and the sister are still living, the mother died in Canada about twelve years ago, and the father who is about eighty years of age, is living with his only daughter, Mrs. Hogg, in Seaforth, Ontario. The brother, Walter Hannah resides in Pickford. The parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada when deceased was about seven years of age, and there he received a liberal education in the public schools of Canada. The family first located at Windsor Mills in the Province of Quebec in 1847, then moved to Clinton, Huron Co., Ont., and from there to McKillop township next to Hullett, where he married Janet Neilans daughter of Thos. Neilans, a well to do farmer of the same place, Oct. 13, 1876. In 1878, Mr. Hannah moved with his wife to Michigan, and located on a farm in the township of Pickford, near to what is now known as the village of Stirlingville. There he remained about five years proving himself an active and preserving pioneer and idenifying himself with every movement for the welfare and advancement of the community in which he resided. In 1883 he came to the village of Pickford, where he started a boarding house, and continued at the business, sometimes working at the carpenter trade, up to the sickness which ended his life.
Mr. Hannah was a genuinely religious man, and an active Presbyterian and held important offices in both the church and Sunday school. In politics he was a staunch republican, firm in his convictions, and a useful supporter of the party. He held the office of township clerk, and has been director of district # 15 for a number of years. He was a member in good stading in both the Odd Fellows and Orange societies, both of which rendered valuable services in his sickness and at his death.
His last illness was inflamation of the outer membrane of the heart. For six weeks he was in a very low condition when he seemed to gain strength, and his friends, as well as himself, entertained hopes of his recovery. The day before his death he sat up, walked about, and talked quite freely with the neighbors who called to see him. On Wednesday morning April 16, he awoke without feeling any worse, but about six o'clock he took a sudden change, and in a few minutes with scarcely a struggle, his soul had left the earthly tenement and entered upon the eternal rest.
The funeral took place on Saturday the 19th inst. The services at the house were conducted by the Orange brethren of Pickford, who afterwards marched in procession preceeding the casket to the Presbyterian church, where further services were held by Rev. Mr. Holt, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hicks. Mr. Holt spoke very feelingly from the 12th verse of the 90th Psalm: "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The building was densely packed, and a large procession followed the remains to the cemetery where they were interred with the honors and rites of the Orange society. A bereaved wife and a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters, are left to mourn the loss of a true and loving parent, the church an earnest adherent, and the community one of its most valued citizens; and a large circle of friends to mourn with the bereaved ones.

May 10. 1890 Page 1
Max Lenhoff
The death of Max Lenhoff, which was announced in this city on Sunday last, as having occurred in Detroit the day previous, caused many expression of regret at the early demise of a gentleman of more than ordinary business ability, and social tact. Max Lenhoff was of foreign birth, and forty years of age. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in early life, and for some years has carried on the clothing business in a number of localities simultaneously. He opened his doors in the Soo some five years ago, and leaves not only his store here, but also one in Saginaw, Romeo, Oxford and St. Louis, Mich.. The fatal malady which carried him off had pursued him sharply for the last six months, but he bore up under the strain of sickness with a manly fortitude. He was a member in prominent standing of the fraternal orders of Masons, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Maccabees. Mr. Lenhoff leaves a wife and three children to mourn his early removal. He was laid to rest with the ceremonial of the Jewish faith in one of the Detroit Cemeteries.
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.May 10, 1890 Page 8
Mrs. Maltis who resided on Ashmun Street, died on Thursday evening os psoasabcess, aged 40 years. She leaves a husband and four small children.

May 17, 1890 Page 4
The home of Mrs. Chris Kahn, a homesteader in Mastodon township, Iron County, near Stager, was totally destroyed by fire, together with contents, Friday afternoon of last week. Forest fires raged in that locality all last week and with great suddeness came down upon the home of the lady, who lived there alone. This is the second time within a few months that misfortune has fell to the lot of the poor woman. During the winter her husand while returning from town late one night, was caught in a blinding snow storm, became bewildered and lost his way. His dead body was found the next morning, a short distance from him home. [Diamond Drill]

May 10, 1890 Page 2
Miss Lizzie Kennedy, the subject of the frightful burning accident mentioned in The News last week, died on Friday morning, the 2nd inst. just one week after the unfortunate occurrence. The funeral took place on Saturday, services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Hicks and the remains were interred in Graham's cemetery. The parents have, many sumpathizing friends in the vicinity. Mr. Kennedy's hands were so badly burned that it will probably be some weeks before he will be able to do his usual work.

May 24, 1890 Page 3
Mrs. Abram Mitchell, Sr., Mrs. D. W. Powell and Arthur Mitchell, of Marquette, were in the city on Monday attending the funeral of little Charley Mitchell.

May 17, 1890 Page 5
Passed To The Majority
Thomas Nester, the Great Lumberman Dies Suddenly
While walking on his lumber dock at Baraga on Saturday last, Thomas Nester was stricken with apoplexy, and died at an early hour on Monday morning. His remains were taken to Detroit for burial.
Thomas Nester was born in the west of Ireland about fifty-five years ago and when a well grown boy came to this country with his family. After some stay in Canada the Nesters finally settled in Sanilac county. From a logger Thomas Nester began to take small contracts for lumbering, increased the size of his operations and became a purchaser of pine lands. He became interested with A. W. Wright, Charles Wells and F. C. Stone in large tracts of lands in Gladwin and Roscommon counties. In 1881 he became interested in the upper peninsula. In company with the gentlemen named above and with Thomas Merrill he had bought the Ward tract in Ontonagon county and a tract on Sturgeon river of R. K. Hawley. When in 1881–82 Mr. Nester sold out of the Well-Stone combination he received $510,000 as his share, most of which he took in the upper peninsula lands owned by the concern. The big mill at Baraga was set going in 1882 and quite a town has grown up about it. Other purchases of pine were from the Lake Superior Ship Canal company about Keweenaw Point and from the Michigan Land and Iron company on Sturgeon river. The business was a flourishing one and the Baraga plant became noted in the annals of pine lumber. To Mr. Nester belongs the credit of building the first vessel of modern dimensions on Lake Superior, and his venture in that direction was a successful one....

May 17, 1890 Page 8
David, a bright young son of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, of the Central hotel, died early Thursday morning of inflammation of the bowels, aged 11 years. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. P. T. Rowe officiating. Shortly before his death the little fellow made the request that four of his school mates lay him to rest, and they were his pall bearers. The bereaved parents and relatives have the sympathy of their friends and community in the loss of their boy.

May 17, 1890 Page 5
A Sad Drowning
Jeremiah Dorgan whose parents reside at Bay Mills and whose sister is the wife of John McMahon of the canal office, while driving logs in a small creek near Escanaba on Friday of last week slipped into the water, but after a hard struggle succeeded in grasping a pike pole which had been reached to him by his fellows, who dragged him ashore. The rescue came too late, for he expired almost immediately on being lifted from the stream, presumably from the sharp chill sustained by being in the cold water. His remains were brought to tis city and the interment took place from St. Mary's church on Monday last. Deceased was a bright young man 18 years of age, and held in high estimation by all who knew him.

May 24, 1890 Page 3
Supervisor W. K. Parsille of Bay Mills, was in the city on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Abe Mitchell's child.

May 24, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
George H. Hombach, of the St. Ignace Watchman, after a long sickness, has passed to the majority.

May 24, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
The murder of Lottie Morgan still remains a mystery. The latest reports are that she was summoned as a witness in the Perrin case, but left town to avoid being called.... —Ironwood Times

May 24, 1890 Page 7
Burned to Death
Little Charley Mitchell, the child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mitchell, was so badly burned on Saturday last as to cause death in six hours after the accident. Shortly after dinner he took from the match box in the kitchen several matches and went out into the backyard, where he, child-like, proceeded to build a bon-fire. On account of the high wind that prevailed that day, the blaze ignited his clothing and in an instant his entire body was enveloped in flames.
.... The unfortunate child died shortly before 7 o'clock Saturday evening. He was conscious until nearly the last, while opiates deadened the pain and he slept peacefully away at the end. He told his father how he caught fire and inquired for his grandma and other relatives and was exceedingly bright for a child only 4 years old. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. P. T. Rowe, officiating.....

May 31, 1890 Page 1
If there are any survivors in Chippewa county of vicinity, of the late John E. Ward, member of Co. I, eighth regiment Connecticut infantry, they will confer a favor and may learn something to their benefit by calling The News office at once....

May 31, 1890 Page 6
Death of Mrs. Gilpin, of Bay Mills
Mrs. Thomas Gilpin died at her home at Bay Mills on Sunday morning last, of a complication of diseases, aged forty years. The remains were brought to this city for burial and were interred in the city cemetery on Monday, Rev. P. T. Rowe, officiating. Besides a bereaved husband, who is employed by Hall & Buell, as foreman two children survive her.....

June 7, 1890 Page 1
He Had a Nest Egg
Shortly after Jerry Sullivan's death on Monday it was found in looking over his clothing and an old trunk of his, that he had concealed about $840. The discovery was made by Joseph Fletcher, proprietor of the Tremont House, where Sullivan had been boarding for sometime previous to his death. The bulk of the money will probably go to Mr. Fletcher for board and the balance for doctor's bill and other incidental expenses. Sullivan was thought to be in needy circumstances and was buried by the fraternities to which he belonged. The lodges also paid the expenses of his sickness. The finding of the hoarded money, was a great surprise.

June 7, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
Mrs. Tom Reynolds and her two children were crossing a tressel sixty-feet high on M& N railroad when a train came along. Mrs. Reynolds jumped off with the girl. The boy threw himself on the ties and escaped. The girl is dead and Mrs. Reynolds cannot live.

June 7, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
Hiram Ross, a painter of Florence, Wis., was found dead in a barn at that place last Saturday

June 7, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
Northern Wisconsin and Michigan were shocked on Tuesday to read of the tragic ending of the life of A. C. Brown, of Marinette, Wis, by his own hand. Mr. Brown was wealthy and had a happy family, but could not purchase the health that only leads to a contented mind. He was a factor in the development of the Menominee iron range and did a great deal of good during his life. The sudden and awful ending of his career is a lesson to others who neglect health in their perpetual pursuit of wealth.

June 7, 1890 Page 7
Death of Jerry Sullivan
Ex-Policeman Jerry Sullivan died at the Fletcher House, Spruce avenue, late last Sunday night, of consumption, after an illness of nine months, aged forty-seven years. The remains were taken charge of by the Odd Fellows and Masons, of which he was a member. Both lodges were represented at the funeral which took place on Monday afternoon, Rev. P. T. Rowe officiating. Mr. Sullivan was well known in the city and had many friends.

June 7, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
The Chicago & North-Western railway will build a monument in memory of Lieut. Gov. McDonald who was accidentally killed on that road.

June 14, 1890 Page 8
Gatesville Happenings
Wilbert Mitchell, aged one year and eleven days fell into a pot of boiling lye on the fifth inst., and lived in excruciating pain for fourteen hours and then died. The large concourse of people from near and afar, who, followed the remains to their resting place, gave evidence of the high esteem in which the invalid father is held by the settlers of Raber, and adjacent settlements.... Mr. Mitchell was able to attend the burial leaning on crutches. This was an only child.

June 7, 1890 Page 8
Trout Lake Catches
Mrs. J. C. Cline, of the Union House, received a telegram this week, announcing that her youngest sister was dead. She took the first train to Canada to attend the funeral.

June 21, 1890 Page 10
James Kelley, who had been working in one of Reidy's lumber camps on the Soo Line, near Trout Lake, for some time past, dropped dead last Saturday. Kelley was a Canadian and having no friends in this country he was buried by Mr. Reidy, who paid all expenses.

June 14, 1890 Page 1
Said Result of a Girl's Ruin
Annie Smith, a Canadian dressmaker, aged 23 years, from Wiartown, Ont, died of uraemic convulsions, at the home of J. S. Heaney, on Court Street, Monday, surrounded by misery and squalor and without friends. She was enciente and had been ruined by a man named Richard McIntosh, of Cape Rich, Ont., so says Henry Smith, the girl's father, who arrived here after her death. An attempt was made to sensationalize the matter and cast unjust reflections on Drs. Lang and Ennis, who attended the girl, by having an inquest. Dr. Harcison made a post mortem examination and found, as above stated, that uraemic convulsions produced death. The coroner's jury rendered a verdict, after careful testimony, of "death from uraemic poisoning, caused by Bright's Disease of the kidneys.

June 28, 1890 Page 10
Death of Julian M. Case
Julian M. Case, of Marquette, burst a blood vessel and died in London, England, on Wednesday. Mr. Case was a cousin of Mayor J. M. Longyear, of Marquette, and Hon. J. M. Turner, of Lansing. He was one of the Upper Peninsula's brightest and best men and his loss is a great one. Mrs. Case and children will have the sympathy of friends in Sault Ste. Marie and all who knew of Mr. Case's excellent qualities.

June 21, 1890 Page 1
William Corrigan, a deck hand on the Northwest Transportation steamer United Empire, fell overboard and was drowned in Mud Lake last Sunday morning. His body has not yet been found.

July 5, 1890 Page 1
In Early Day
Transactions of One Hundred Years ago Gone Over
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week were taken up in the Circuit court in determining the legal heirs of Louis Gurnoe, who died some twenty-five years ago. It was claimed by the petitioner, John Gurnoe, son of Louis, and the representative of the children of Louis Gurnoe by Archange Cadotte, that his branch of the family are the only legitimate children and heirs at law of Louis Gurnoe. This was disputed by Isabelle Cota, and her descendants who contend that previous to the marriage of Louis Gurnoe and Archange Cadotte in 1820, Gurnoe had taken unto himself a lawful wife in the person of Angelique Defoe and that his children by her, to-wit: Isabella Cota, Frank, Louis and Joseph Gurnoe are his legal heirs. Many interesting features arose during the progress of the trial, as, in attempting to prove the marriage of Gurnoe and Angelique Defoe 1809, the marriage ceremonies as performed by the Indians, and by contract with witnesses in the early days of the Sault were pretty thoroughly described by witnesses, some of them so far removed from youth that their own ages had been long since forgotten. The Gurnoe family was represented by E. S. B. Sutton, C. C. Yerkes and M. J. Doyle and the Cotal branch by J. W. McMahon. Decision reserved.

July 5, 1890 Page 9
City Brevities
A cannon was fired every thirty minutes on Monday, at Fort Brady, in honor of the memory of General George W. McCrary, ex-secretary of war under Hayes, who died at St. Louis, June 23.

July 5, 1890 Page 10
S. W. Hollister of Garden River, returned this week from Oshkosh, where he went to attend the funeral of his father, who died at the age of seventy-four. Mr. Hollister sr., was one of the pioneers of Oshkosh and came to Wisconsin at an early day. The venerable man was highly respected.

July 12, 1890 Page 1
Col L. A. Harris Dead
He Expires Suddenly at Cincinatti Last Saturday
Col L. A. Harris of Cincinatti, who is well known here and who also has large real estate interests here, among which is the Superior House, died suddenly at Cincinatti last Saturday morning, of heart disease, aged 64 years. Col. Harris was a member of the board of managers of National soldier's homes. He served with distinction during the war of the rebellion, was an ex-mayor of Cincinnati, and was at one time collector of internal revenue for that district.....

July 12, 1890 Page 1
A Frenchman named Frank Gingrass, hailing from Lower Canada, was instantly killed at Reidy's camp, near Gilchrist, on Tuesday. He was at work on the train road and was struck on the head with a large stick of timber, causing instant death. Gingrass was unmarried and thirty-two years of age. He had been with Mr. Reidy for some time and was considered a good and attentive man.....

July 12, 1890 Page 2
PICKFORD PARAGRAPHS
Last week a two-year-old child of John Donlan's, a lumberman residing at McKay's Bay, while playing, accidently fell into a tub of boiling water and was frightfully scalded. Dr. Webster was called, but found the case hopeless. The child died about an hour after his arrival.

July 12, 1890 Page 4
THE STATE OF SUPERIOR
Matt Mattson a Finlander, was run over and killed by a switch engine at Newberry July 2nd.

July 19, 1890 Page 4
Death Of General Fremont
General John C. Fremont, the Pathfinder, has gone to his final rest. He died Sunday at his home on Staten Island.... He was born in Savannah, Ga., January 24, 1813, and graduated from Charleston college in 1830. General Fremont next formed the acquaintance of Jessie Benton, the daughter of "Old Bullion", the great Missouri senator, and ran away with her when she was only 15.... His wife is now a white-haired lady of 65, engaged in writing reminiscences of the past 40 years ....

July 19, 1890 Page 1
Death of Dick Boore
He Expires Suddenly as a Result of Continued Alcholic Excesses Richard Boore, proprieter of the Elk saloon was found dead in his bed about 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, by his bartender. Mr. Boore had been on a spree for some time previous to his death. Dr. Ennis was called to see him Tuesday night and was with him until 1 o'clock Wednesday morning, at which time he was sleeping. Coroner Lang did not consider an inquest necessary, death having resulted from excessive drinking. Richard Boore was about thirty-seven years of age and had resided in this city for three years, coming from Winnipeg shortly after the boom in that city and is said to have been worth $25,000. Mrs. Boore, who has been visiting relatives in Toronto, was notified of her husbands's death and arrived in the city yesterday morning. The remains were taken to Toronto yesterday for burial. Boore was a bright young man and there is a lesson to be found in his death.

July 26, 1890 Page 1
Mrs. J. D. McKenzie, better known as Mrs. Churchill, who has been in the restaurant business in this city for several years, died at 10 o'clock Thursday night, of Bright's disease, after an illness of some duration. She was sixty years of age. The county will bury her. The woman led an erring life.

July 19, 1890 Page 1
Death of Captain Stille He Expires Rather Suddenly In Texas Where he Went Recently
A dispatch was received here Wednesday announcing the death, at San Antonio, Tex; of Capt. Stille, of Co. A. Twenty- third infantry, recently stationed here. Capt. Stille was one of the finest appearing officers in the army and had been in the army since 1862, participating in most of the battles of the army of the Potomac and was breveted for conspicuous gallantry at Hatcher's Run. He was a brother-in-law of Capt. Vernon, of the Nineteenth, now stationed at Fort Wayne, and had many friends throughout the state. His family reside in Philadelphia. While stationed at Fort Brady those who became acquainted with Capt. Stille, learned to love and admire him. His wife is an invalid and her sufferings were shared by him and marked his daily life. His face wore a sad, but kindly expression.....

July 26, 1890 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Ryan
She Passes Away Monday Morning After a Life of Patient Suffering
Mrs. Thos. Ryan, who had been an invalid for many years, died last Monday morning at 8 o'clock, at the age of 53 years. Mrs. Ryan had long suffered from an ovarian tumor. She was a patient lady of many Christain qualities and was warmly beloved by her large circle of relatives and acquaintaces. She had been married thirty-four years. Mrs. Ryan leaves a sorrowing husband and three children Mrs. W. S. Royce, Mrs. L. O'Mara and Alderman J. R. Ryan. The funeral occurred Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church and was one of the largest ever witnessed in the city. The impressive and elaborate ceremonies at the church were attended universally, without regard to denominational belief. The remains were interred in a vault at the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Ryan spent many years of her life in this city. Now she has only gone to meet friends who went before and await loved ones who are certain to join her.....

July 26, 1890 Page 2
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burk died suddenly Sunday. The funeral took place Tuesday morning.

August 2, 1890 Page 5
A little son of Contractor Robert Whiteman, of the Fourth ward, died suddenly in a convulsion, Wednesday. Friends extend profound sympathy.

August 2, 1890 Page 5
Mary Margaret McMahon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McMahon, died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, aged fourteen months. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. McMahon have the sympathy of their friends and the community in the loss of their little one.

July 26, 1890 Page 3
Died Of Heart Disease
Sam Ewart's Sudden Demise at the Hotel Arundle Monday
Samuel L. Ewart, of Detroit, who represented John A. Scott & Co. of Findlay, Ohio, died suddenly of heart disease at the Arundel House at 8 o'clock Monday evening. Mr. Ewart arrived in the city Wednesday of last week in good health, went fishing with some of his friends Friday and Saturday and was on the street attending to business Monday morning. He was taken sick about 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Drs. Ennis, Rundle and Lang were called, but too late. Mr. Ewart was 40 years of age and has made trips every sixty days to this city for six years past and had many warm friends. He was a member of Lodge 34, of Detroit Elks, and also of the A.O. U. W. Forresters, and Knights of Pythias. The body was taken to Detroit Tuesday by Undertaker Harry Blake. Many local members of the lodges to which the deceased belonged accompanied the remains to the depot and Sergt. W. F. Granlee, Otto Supe, L. Cornwell and L. H. Conley acted as pallbearers. Mr. Ewart was married.

August 9, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
J. M. Taylor, and Miss Minnie Gorgan, going from Hallston to Munising on a railroad tricycle were struck by a train. The latter was instantly killed but the former escaped with slight injuries.

August 9, 1890 Page 5
Drowned At Superior
Thomas Ellis Tries to Cross the Waiskai on Logs and Fails
Thomas Ellis was drowned here in Waiskai river about 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. He attempted to cross the river on the logs, which was made somewhat difficult to do on account of pulp wood being mixed with the logs. Another man was crossing the river at the same time, but some little distance from Ellis. He saw Ellis, when near the shore, fall onto his knees on the logs. He called to him, when Ellis recovered and got on his feet again. The other man reached the shore and turned around only to see Ellis in the water struggling with the pulp wood. He reached a log and attempted to climb onto it but before the other man could reach him or render any assistance Ellis disappeared under the logs and wood and was not seen again until his body was recovered about an half hour later.
The coroner was telegraphed for, but as he could not reach the place until next day noon, the body was given in charge of Ellis' brother who came on the evening train from Dollarville and took the remains to the Soo. Ellis was a single man. His home was in Canada. He had been working here only a half-day.

August 9, 1890 Page 8
A greatly beloved little son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rundle, of the Hotel Arundel, died last Tuesday evening after long suffering. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of the community.

August 9, 1890 Page 7
Death of Mrs. L. A. Launderville
The sad news has been received by telegram to Fabian Launderville, of the death of his daughter-in-law, wife of Louis A. Launderville, at Murphysboro, Ill., of consumption. Mrs. Launderville was a lovable, patient lady, who, although she saw plainly the inevitable, never murmured. Her husband did all that could be done for her on earth. The news will be painfully received by her many warm friends here. Besides her husband Mrs. Launderville left a little daughter, two years old. The following lines are gladly published in this connection, at the request of Mr. Launderville.
She has gone from us forever,
No! She has only passed from sight
We shall meet beyond the River
Where there is no Death nor Night.

August 16, 1890 Page 2
News From Gatesville
The birth of a posthumous daughter to Mrs. Jacob Huffman, whose husband died on the 15th of July ultimo, confined the doubly stricken mother to her bed so she could not attend her mother's [Mrs. Fountain] funeral. The little girl was born five hours before the death of her grandmother and three weeks after her father's death.

August 16, 1890 Page 2
News From Gatesville
Sudden Death of Mrs. Fountain and Other Recent Occurrences
The people of Gatesville were startled by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Fountain, on the morning of the 7th inst. in her seventieth year. For twenty hours she complained of a pain in her breast, but did not seem to think seriously about it, for she attended to her house hold duties most of the time. Before sunrise she was up and about, but feeling very weak she called to her son for a drink of water which he was prompt in bringing to her, but of which she did not taste, for as her son approached her with the water he beheld her swaying towards him, and dropping the cup and water he sprang and caught her in his arms and bore her to a lounge, where he laid her in cold grim death, the lifeless form of a beloved mother. The large concourse of people who followed her remains to their last resting place in Montrose cemetery, on the 9th inst., was a testimonial to the esteem with which she was regarded by neighbors. Her sorrowing sons Andrew and George, gave evidence of such grief as is rarely noticeable in men of their calm demeanor. The only daughter (Mrs. Wall) who was able to attend her funeral, was so overcome with sorrow we were not disposed to intrude upon her thoughts. The numerous grandchildren old and young alike, showed great reverence for the fond grandmother. Mrs. Fountain was born in Nova Scotia, from where she emigrated thirty years ago to Ontario and again ten years ago to Michigan, settling in Gatesville in company with three other families, who were the first four settlers in the wild forests of Detour township....

August 16, 1890 Page 1
John Silk, a laborer in the Canadian ship canal, was instantly killed last Saturday by a falling derrick.

August 16, 1890 Page 4
Eliza Cook, the poetess, died lately at Wimbleton, Eng., where she had been living in seclusion for many years, subsisting chiefly upon the literary pension of £100 per annum which she obtained in 1864. She was seventy-one years of age.

August 16, 1890 Page 5
Fine Flour Mill, etc. Pickford
James Rutledge, son of Wm. Rutledge, of Blair's settlement, who went to Canada in the spring for the good of his health died in that place on Sunday, the 10th inst. His father was on his way to see him, when the information was received here. James Rutledge was well known and esteemed here, and his relatives have many sympathizing friends.

August 23, 1890 Page 1
Identified a Dead Man
H. W. Heichhold, of The News, returned from an eastern trip Wednesday. While in Detroit he had occasion to visit the telegraph office and there overheard a description given of a man who had been found dead in his bed at the Griffin House last Saturday morning. Mr. Heichhold identified the man as an old acquaintance named J. Louis Linn, of Erie, Pa., private secretary of Senator Chas. M. Reed. It was the first information the Detroit coroner had obtained as to the identity of the man and Harry thinks he has partly earned the title of "morgue reporter."

August 23, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
John Cassidy, was caught in the belting of a sawmill at Menominee, last week, and injured so severely that he died soon afterward.

August 23, 1890 Page 6
Bay Mill Mites
The youngest daughter of A. Laronsie died Monday, aged fourteen months. Funeral to Mission Hill cemetery on Tuesday.

August 30, 1890 Page 2
Bay Mills Mites
The youngest daughter of Silas T. Mason died on Sunday last, aged fourteen months. It was buried in Mission Hill cemetery on Tuesday, Mr. McGregor of Superior conducting the service.

August 30, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
A desperate attempt to escape was made by three prisoners confined in the Florence county, Wis., jail last week, but owing to the bravery of Deputy Sheriff Keyes, the effort proved only partially successful. Thos. Gallagher was shot and killed by the officer, while Frank Burke and Joseph Wylie managed to get away....

August 30, 1890 Page 5
John E. Daniels, a laborer employed on Anthony's dock, and who resided at Coleman's boarding house on Tyson street, died at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon of perforation of the bowels, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Daniels was thirty-five years of age and formerly resided at Mount Forest, Ont.

August 30, 1890 Page 7
Death of Peter Renner
Typhoid fever claimed its second victim early Thursday morning in Peter Renner, who, up to the time he was taken sick, was chief cook at the Hotel Iroquois. He was sick a little over a week. Mr. Renner was about 30 years of age, and a wife and one child survive him. He had been at the hotel three years previous to his death and was a general favorite with all who knew him. His parents, who live on a farm near Point aux Pins, were notified of his death and arrived in the city Thursday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery, at the Canadian Soo, yesterday afternoon.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
The Grim Reaper
End of the Life of George F. Grand - Other Victims of the Fever
On Tuesday afternoon, at 5:45, was announced the sad intelligence of the death of George F. Grand, at his residence, on the corner of Sova street and Portage avenue. The deceased had been sick for several weeks with typhoid fever, but seemed to be improving until Tuesday morning, when several hemorrhages occurred, and he gradually grew weaker, and finally his sufferings ended at the time stated. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence, and was conducted by Rev. Bartlett Foskett, who accompanied the sorrowing relatives to Fort Wayne, Ind., where the remains were shipped for interment. The members of the Y.M.C.A. escorted the sad procession to the depot in a body. George F. Grand was born in Norwich, England, and came to this country about six years ago. He was nearly twenty-six years old. He was a member of the Baptist church and was actively engaged in Y.M.C.A. work during the time he has spent in the United States. He was assistant secretary of the association at New York city, and later was secretary of the railrad branch association at Fort Wayne, Ind. He took charge of the association here, as secretary, about a year ago, and has done excellent work in the cause, and has been chief the actor in bringing the association up to its present high condition of prosperity and excellance.....
He was married September 13, 1888, at Fort Wayne, Ind. to Miss Clara E. Doty, who, with a little one year old daughter, survives to mourn his loss. Mrs. Grand will reside, hereafter, with her mother, at Fort Wayne, Ind.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
The funeral of the late Mrs. Cadott, who died Sunday, after an illness of three years, of disease of the spine, took place from St. Mary's church, Wednesday morning.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
William Trempe, of this city, mate of tug Sarah Smith, was drowned in Epoufette Bay, twenty-five miles west of St. Ignace, Thursday afternoon. His body was found yesterday afternoon and will be brought to this city for burial. Mr. Trempe was twenty-two years old and is well known here.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
Daniel Munn, who has for the past three years been baker for Robert Prosser, died Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, of typhoid fever, aged 29 years. Mr. Munn was from Paisley, Ont., where his remains were taken Thursday for burial. He was unmarried, was an active member in the Presbyterian church and had a wide circle of friends, who will be grieved to learn of his death.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
Conrad Rudell, an old and respected citizen, died at his residence twenty-nine Peck Street, early Thursday morning, of heart disease. Mr. Rudell was about sixty-four years of age. The funeral will occur on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Two of his children are on their way home from California.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
Miss Jennie Cameron, a dining-room girl at the Exchange, died at 8 o'clock, Wednesday morning, of fever. She was 26 years of age, and came from Owen Sound, Ont., about three months ago. Her remains were taken to that place for interment, on the C.P.R. boat, Wednesday afternoon.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
Mrs. Carr died at her residence, on Bingham avenue, Sunday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, of typhoid fever, after a week's illness. She was 19 years of age, and had been married but a short time. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church Tuesday morning. Mr. Carr, who is employed by Keith & Co., as engineer on the steam roadroller, has the sympathy of his friends in his bereavement.

September 6, 1890 Page 1
Mrs. Hannah Meehan, died at her home at the Marine Hospital, early yesterday morning, of general debility, aged 74 years. She was the mother of Mrs. Martin Lynch, Mrs. M.J. McNeely and Wm. Meehan, all of this city. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church this morning.

September 6, 1890 Page 8
J. W. Burgess, of the popular and enterprising livery firm of Lennon & Burgess, received a telegram Sunday morning notifying him of the sudden death of his brother at Klineburg, Ont. He departed at once by steamer for that place and will be gone several weeks. He will visit Detroit before he returns.

September 13, 1890 Page 1
Theodore Sechter, an eight-months old child of John Sechter, died of inflammation early Thursday morning. The remains were deposited at Riverside Thursday afternoon.

September 13, 1890 Page 1
The funeral of the late Conard Rudell took place from his residence on Peck street Thursday afternoon. The city brass band was in attendance. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

September 13, 1890 Page 1
Harry Chambers, a butcher by trade, died at the residence of John Noble, on Division street, early Tuesday morning of fever. The deceased was about thirty-five years of age and unmarried. His remains were interred at Riverside cemetery Tuesday morning.

September 13, 1890 Page 1
William Trempe, who lost his life by drowning near St. Ignace Sept. 4, was brought to this city Thursday for burial. It was found on examination of the body that his neck had been broken while he was at work trying to free the wheel from a tow line that had become entangled in it. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church yesterday morning.

September 13, 1890 Page 1
James McDougal died of consumption at the Franklin house, at 12 o'clock Thursday night, aged thirty-six years. Mr. McDougal had been in this city for three years previous to his death, and filled responsible positions with McArthur Bros. and Collins & Farwell. He was unmarried and a cousin of Mrs. A. B. McDonald, of the Franklin house. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church this morning at 8:30 o'clock.

September 13, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior
Dr. J. M. Mead, a pioneer physician of Iron Mountain, died last week.

September 13, 1890 Page 8
Margaret A., daughter of John Noble, Division street, died at noon yesterday, at the age of 12, of fever. Funeral will occur Sunday at 2 p.m. at the residence and body will be interred at Riverside Cemetery.

September 20, 1890 Page 8
Marine
The steamer Columbia, Captain Gunderson, arrived in port early Wednesday morning and reported her consort, the schooner Comrade, missing.... Captain Peterson, of the Comrade, is well known here. He leaves a family who reside in Cleveland.

September 27, 1890 Page 1
Little Grace McLaren, died Sunday, of fever. The funeral was held Tuesday at two p.m.

September 27, 1890 Page 8
Emilio Carmelino, an Italian, residing at 46 Magazine street died Wednesday night from a hemorrhage of the stomach, aged 27 years.

September 27, 1890 Page 1
Cut Off In His Prime
Demise of Thomas J. Martin After an Illness of Two Weeks.
At 11:25 last Saturday night, Thomas J. Martin, one of the ablest and most promising young lawyers of the city, received the command to "come up higher," and the sad intelligence of his death cast a gloom over the entire community. He had been suffering for two weeks with fever, and though attended by the best medical skill, and ministered unto by loving relatives and friends, he finally succumbed to the inevitable and his spirit took its flight. His demise occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. B. Sutton, near the court house, where everything possible was done to make him comfortable and cause his last hours to be peaceful. At the end there were present the loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Martin, of Albion, Miss Eva Turner, his fiance, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, and many other anxious friends. The funeral took place at the Sutton residence at 10:30 Monday morning, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Rev. P. T. Rowe, officiated.....The Masonic fraternity both from the Canada Soo and this city, the members of the Chippewa bar and the Algoma Bar and numerous friends, accompanied the sad procession to the depot, where the remains were placed upon the 11:30 train and sent to Albion, where they were interred Tuesday with Masonic honours.... Thomas J. Martin was born at Harrisburg, Pa., and was twenty-four years and about six months of age at the time of his death. ....

September 27, 1890 Page 1
Death Of Walter J. Peffers
Another Popular Young Man Called to His Last Repose
The death of Walter J. Peffers occurred at about 10 o'clock Monday night at the residence of Thomas Gowan, on Ashmun street, and as he was a general favorite the sad news was soon told throughout the city with genuine sorrow. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and his constitution could not long with stand the ravages of the fever with which he was seized about two weeks ago. The funeral occurred on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias Lodges, and the large concourse of friends who attended testified to the high esteem in which he was held. The firm of Prenzlauer Bros. closed their establishment, and with their employees were present in a body. The remains were interred in the Rivers de cemetery.
Walter J.Peffers was born in Mornington, county of North Perth, Ont., and was 23 years old last June. He came here about six years ago and was employed for a time in the store of C. A. Loughin. He soon accepted a position with Prenzlauer Bros., with whom he remained until taken sick, and was always a faithful and efficient employee: .... He was a member of the Episcopalian church..... He was engaged to Miss Rachie Gowan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gowan,....
Mr. and Mrs. Peffers, the bereaved parents, who reside near Pickford, were present at the bedside and funeral of their beloved son,....

October 4, 1890 Page 1
Robert Burns' Death
An Account Copied From the Columns of a Contemporary Newspaper Here is an account of the death and funeral of Robert Burns taken from a newspaper of the time: "On the 21st (July, 1796) died at Dumphries, after a lingering illness, the celebrated Robert Burns...."

October 11, 1890 Page 5
The State of Superior
Chas. Olson, a brakeman on the C. & N. W. railway was fatally injured at Iron Mountain last week by coupling cars. He got under the wheels and was mangled horribly. Death put an end to his sufferings a few hours after the accident.

October 18, 1890 Page 1
Death of Frank W. Phillips
Frank W. Phillips, who it will be remembered was associated during the spring of 1887 with C. H. Chapman in the publication of The News, died at his home in Westfield, Wis., last week. He had been in poor health for two years and consumption developed rapidly. Mr. Phillips was a well-known newspaper writer in this state. After leaving the Soo he took the position of editor of the Eau Claire, Wis. Daily Leader, going from there to Detroit two years ago, and was connected with the editorial staff of the Sunday News until his health became so poor that he was forced to quit work.....

October 18, 1890 Page 11
The State of Superior
Nicholas Thompson, a Swede mason, committed suicide at Iron Mountain Oct. 10.

October 18, 1890 Page 11
H. Beauregard, a man who has been engaged in selling hospital tickets near Iron Mountain, was shot by a hunter in the woods adjacent to Metropolitan and killed, last week. He was mistaken for a bear.

October 25, 1890 Page 5
The State of Superior
A man named George Barry was run into and probably fatally injured, Friday, Oct. 17, by the east bound limited express on the D.S.S. & A. Ry., Eest of Dollarville. His skull was badly fractured.

October 25, 1890 Page 5
The State of Superior
The founder of Marquette, Amos R. Harlow, who recently died, has left as part of his legacy, a diary of incalculable historic value. Therein are recorded minute details of the discovery and development of the Lake Superior iron interests and the early history of Marquette city.

October 25, 1890 Page 1
An Afflicted Family
On Thursday, October 16, occurred the death of Joseph R. Kent, at his home, on the Hay Lake road, eight miles from the Soo. Mr. Kent was in his 58th year of his age; he followed the occupation of farming and was highly respected by all who knew him. The remains were interred on St. Joseph's Island on the following Sunday. His death was preceded only a few weeks by that of a little daughter.....

November 8, 1890 Page 1
A Fatal Accident
Chas. Morrison is Killed by a Falling Derrick on the Government Dock. A fatal accident occurred Tuesday morning, at 10:30, on the government work on the new canal, resulting in the death of Chas. Morrison, one of Collins & Farwells's employees. One of the supports of a derrick used for the hoisting of stone and other material gave way, and it fell, striking Chas Morrison, Mat. Ramsey and a Finlander. Morrison was felled to the ground by a heavy piece of timber which struck him on the forhead, and his skull was crushed on the sharp rocks. The other men were not seriously injured. The men were attended by Drs. Ennis and Rundle. Mr. Morrison was taken to his home in the Easterday grove, and received the best of medical attention, but all efforts proved unavailing and he died Wednesday morning. He was an industrious hard- working man, and leaves a wife and two sons, one of whom was working with his father at the time of the sad accident. This is the first serious casualty that has occurred since the commencement of the work,....

November 8, 1890 Page 8
Obituary
Died-At his residence in Easterday's Grove, this city, Thursday morning, Nov. 6, at 7 o'clock, A. M., Hugh McIntosh Morrison, aged 47 years.
At about eleven o'clock Tuesday, the 4th inst., an accident occurred in the new lock, Collins & Farwell, contractors, resulting in the fatal injury of the deceased. Mr. Morrison was conveyed to his home and Drs. Ennis and Rundle performed two surgical operations and all was done for the patient that was possible to do, but to no other purpose than to alleviate his sufferings. Mr. Morrison came to this country from Drumnaquix, Kiniochberrie, Lairg, Scotland, eighteen years ago and has lived in this city two years. He was married sixteen years ago, and leaves a wife and two children, Willie fifteen years old, who had just begun to work along with his father, and Marion, eight years of age. The deceased was one of the most trusty and faithful laborers in the community. He was buried from his home yesterday forenoon with appropriate services, conducted by Rev. T. R. Easterday, assisted by Rev. G. W. Luther, pastor of the Presbyterian church, a large attendance of friends and neighbors being present.

November 15, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior.
William Valier, of St. Ignace, was drowned last week off the tug Maud Simmons, between that place and Mackinac Island.

November 8, 1890 Page 4
THE STATE OF SUPERIOR.
John J. Gearley, a farmer living near West Superior, recently set a gun trap for deer near his home, and in the gloom of an early morning accidently ran into it with fatal results. He was found dead several hours after. He was seventy-six years old.

November 15, 1890 Page 1
A. J. McClung, of the First National bank returned Saturday from Canandaigue, Mich., where he was called some time ago by the sickness of his father, who expired a few days after the arrival of his son. Mr. McClung's friends extend their sympathy in his bereavement.

November 15, 1890 Page 1
Paid the Penalty.
Birchall, the murderer of Benwell, was hanged at Woodstock, Ont., at 9 o'clock yesterday. He died without a word, and was nervy to the last minute.

November 15, 1890 Page 4
The State of Superior.
An Italian miner named Pavonan got one of his legs crushed to a jelly last week, at the Huron mine, near Houghton. He may die from the effects of the injury.

November 22, 1890 Page 1
A Sad Accident.
Little Ray Cory Burned So Badly That He Dies....
The news of the sad accident that resulted in the death of Ray, the bright little son of Rev. and Mrs. H. P. Cory, at Greencastle, Ind. was received here this week. A letter from the bereaved father gives the full particulars of the affair. On Thursday of last week the unfortunate child, in company with a brother, was playing in front of a neighbor's house, where some leaves and twigs from trees had been burning, and by some means he stumbled and fell into the smouldering embers. His clothes caught fire and before any one could get to him he was so badly burned that five hours later he breathed his last. As soon as his screams were heard Mrs. Cory rushed out, enveloped him in a blanket and smothered the flames. The child was not burned deeply, but over a large surface of his body, arms neck and under the chin, while his face was disfigured but little. It is thought he must have inhaled the flames, or his injuries would not have been fatal. To use the language of the letter, "the funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, under a gray November sky, with the kind administration of loving friends, smoothing out and hiding under flowers and evergreens, so far as possible, the repulsive features of burial, we laid his little body to rest in the beautiful cemetery on the hill." The bereaved parents are sustained in their poignant grief by the divine grace that they have so often commended to others. Rev. and Mrs. Cory resided here for several years, the former being pastor of the Presbyterian church. Their many friends extend heartfelt sympathy in the sad affliction with which they have been visited.

November 22, 1890 Page 4 The State of Superior
As August Beck, a respected citizen of Negaunee, was returning to his home from business, Monday evening, Nov. 10, he was met by a crowd of fiendish Finlanders, a number of which held him, while the balance drew knives and carved him, inflicting dangerous wounds in his breast and frightfully cutting his arms in numerous places. The murderous fiends left their victim in an unconscious state, and he was picked up by friends, who at once took him to a hospital where he received medical attention. He will probably die. Hanging is too good for the inhuman perpetrators of the outrage.

November 22, 1890 Page 4 The State of Superior
John Byestrom, of Ishpeming, fell through the ice last week while skating, and was drowned.

November 29, 1890 Page 4 The State of Superior
Harry Rickard, a well known man of Hancock, suicided last week at the Douglas House, where he was stopping. He took the pistol route.

November 29, 1890 Page 4 The State of Superior.
Clarence Smythe, a young unmarried man, employed in the Hamilton mine, near Iron Mountain, was instantly killed last week, while being raised a short distance toward the top of the shift house. He stepped on top of the bucket, the signal was given to hoist, but it was not stopped at the desired place, and his head was caught between the edge of the bucket and the heavy timber above.

November 29, 1890 Page 4 The State of Superior.
Daniel Boyle, a railway laborer, was killed at St. Ignace. He was struck on the back of his head by a flat car, which left the track and rolled down an embankment, to where he was standing.

November 29, 1890 Page 8 Nebish Island Nuggets.
'Tis with much sorrow we announce the death of Mrs. Charles Wier, who departed this life at Nebish, Nov. 21, 1890. She leaves behind a sorrowing husband and three small children to mourn her loss. ....

December 6, 1890 Page 10
James Farling, an old resident of the Soo, died Tuesday night. The funeral was held yesterday.

December 6, 1890 Page 10
Ebeneezer Perry, of Saginaw, died at that place Monday, after a short illness. He was a brother of R. D. and Frank Perry, of this city, who attended the funeral and returned yesterday. The deceased was a wealthy and highly respected lumberman and leaves a wife and family.

December 13, 1890 Page 1 Attorney Horace M. Oren received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of his grandmother Mrs. Jane Oren, aged 85 years, at Wilmington, Ohio. Mrs. Oren was also the grandmother of Mrs. William Chandler. She was a pioneer of Ohio and a most estimable lady in every respect whose life was full of good work and kindly deeds.

December 13, 1890 Page 8 Half hour guns were fired at the Fort yesterday in memory of the late surgeon General Baxter who died at Washington about ten days ago. General Baxter was appointed about three months ago after a life-long struggle for the office. He was 53 years of age.

December 13, 1890 Page 8
Death of Mason Howlett
Mason Howlett, of Newberry, died at the home of his father, William Howlett, in Soo township, Monday morning last, of dropsy, aged 27 years. Mr. Howlett who had resided in Newberry for some time, came to his father's house on Friday of last week, suffering from dropsy, to be treated by physicians in this city, but on Saturday other complications set in which caused his death. Mr. Howlett was a married man and leaves a wife. The funeral, which was conducted by Rev. P. T. Rowe, occurred Tuesday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery.

December 13, 1890 Page 8
Suicide Near Newberry
Victor Keithen, an old man residing about twelve miles from Newberry, committed suicide Tuesday morning by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. Mr. Keithen had been in poor health for some time, and it is supposed he was temporarily insane.

December 20, 1890 Page 1
Mrs. H. A. Harrison, W. F. and J. L. Lipsett were called to Meaford, Canada, last Sunday by a telegram which announced the death of their father. The funeral occurred Tuesday and the Messrs Lipsett and Mrs. Harrison returned home yesterday.

December 20, 1890 Page 1
Andrew Perie, a French sailor, died at the marine hospital early Tuesday morning, of typhoid fever. He was about 26 years of age and unmarried, Piere was taken to the hospital from a vessel some two months ago. He was laid to rest in St. Mary's cemetery Tuesday afternoon, services being held at St. Mary's church.

December 20, 1890 Page 1
Miss Elizabeth Hoornstra, daughter of Ex-Supervisor Dirk Hoornstra, of Soo township, died at the residence of John Pigeon on Wednesday of last week, of heart trouble, aged 16 years. The funeral took place on Saturday and the remains were buried in Pine Grove cemetery. Mr. Hoornstra has the sympathy of the community in his bereavemet.

December 20, 1890 Page10
A Boy's Skull Crushed
On Monday, shortly afternoon, George Wilins, a boy about 12 years of age, received what may prove a fatal injury. Young Wilkins was endeavoring to get a ride on a hay sled which was driven by a farmer named Thos. White. The boy, in trying to get out of the way of another sled, was caught by one of the horses which sunk the cork of one of its fore shoes clear through the skull, into his brain. He was taken to Dr. Rundles's office, where an examination was made by the Doctor and a cut an inch in length and one-half an inch in depth was found.Two pieces of skull were removed and they were almost a half inch square. The boy retained consciousness through the operation, after which he was removed to his home in a small house in the rear of the McEvoy hotel. The boy has had several convulsions since Tuesday and if he recovers it will certainly be unusual.

December 27, 1890 Page 1
Death of Mrs. P. T. Rowe's Father
Mrs. P. T. Rowe received a telegram Monday which announced the sudden death of her father, the Rev. Dr. J. Carry, who resided at Port Perry, Ont. Rev. Carry was 72 years of age and was one of the oldest Episcopalian ministers in Canada .... Besides Mrs. Rowe, a wife and three children survive him. The funeral occurred Wednesday. Mrs. Rowe was unable to attend the funeral.

December 27, 1890 Page 1
Death of George Wintle.
George Wintle, a pauper, died at the poor house Monday afternoon of diabetes, from which he had been a sufferer for two years. He had been an inmate of the county house ever since he was taken ill. Wintle was 30 years of age and came from England about four years ago. Previous to going to the poor house he was employed by B. McEvoy and others and was said to be a good accountant. He was buried in the city cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

December 27, 1890 Page 2
Called Home By Illness
Congressman Stephenson was called home to Menominee last week by the death of his grandson and the serious illness of his daughter. He has the sincere sympathy of his constituents.

December 27, 1890 Page 8
Bennett Smith, brother of H. P. Smith died at his home in Toledo, Monday night, aged 86 years. The telegram announcing his brother's death sent to H. P. Smith did not reach this city until late Tuesday which made it impossible for him to attend the funeral.

December 27, 1890 Page 8
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Hornstra wish to thank their friends in the city and country for the kindess shown them during the sickness and death of their daughter Elizabeth.

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