Death Notices Jan - Dec 1892
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Death Notices Jan - Dec 1892
January 2, 1892 Page 1
Death of Alderman Rains' Mother.
Mrs.Fannie Rains, aged 84, of St.
Joseph's Island, died Dec. 24. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. Ford Hursley
and of Alderman Hoel D. Rains, of this city.
January 2, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior
August Johnson, a miner, fell into a
tank of boiling water near Iron Mountain and was scalded to death.
January 2, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. Hatch, wife of W. L. Hatch, who
was once secretary of the Y.M.C.A, at this palace, but now secretary of the
Y.M.C.A., at Greenvile, N.C. died at her home at Fredericksburgh, Va. at one
o'clock Thursday.
January 2, 1892 Page 8
Sexton W. T.Burton on Tuesday removed
from the city cemetery to Riverside the remains of the father and mother of
Chas. H. Spalding. The remains of his mother were interred in the old burial
ground, now known as the city hall site in 1852, and were removed in 1887, at
the time of the burial of her husband, to the city cemetery.
January 9, 1892 Page 1
Death of Louis P. Trempe
An Old and Respected Citzen Takes That
Last Mysterious Journey.
(.... a verse). So lived and so
died Louis P. Trempe .... After a year or more of gradually approaching
dissolution in obedience to that inevitable law that Shakespeare in Hamlet, so
emphasizes' "All that lives must die; passing through nature to eternity," all
that was mortal of L. P. Trempe completed that last mysterious transition, at a
little after 7 o'clock, last Sunday morning....
Mr. Trempe was 62 years, ten months and
nine days old and was born at St. Ambroise, Quebec. In the very spring of
youth, when 18 years old, he came to Sault Ste. Marie with his father and helped
to improve a homestead where the residence of Andrew Blank now stands. His
father opened a store in 1848 where the First National Bank in now located and
before very long the son succeeded to the business ....
Left to mourn their great affliction
are five sons and four daughters. They ministered to his last wants lovingly.
Death came like a peaceful calm and the remains suggested those lines of
Shelley, in Queen Mab: ....
The funeral cortege, Thursday, was the
largest ever beheld in the city. It moved from the residence to St Mary's
church where, at 9 o'clock, the remains were received at the door by the
director Rev. Father L. T. Garceau, who consoled the deceased during his
departing hours.... At 10 o'clock the solemn service was concluded and the
funeral procession wended its way to the City of the Dead....
January 9, 1892 Page 2
Gatesville.
Rev. W. Hall did not make his
appointment here Sabbath on account of attending the funeral services of a young
son of Joseph Kelly, a few miles east of Pickford.
January 9, 1892 Page 2
A Noble Woman Gone
Particulars of the Death of Mrs.
W.L.Hatch ....(Fredericksburgh, Va., Star.)
Thursday evening at 1:30 o'clock, Mrs.
Mary Wellford Hatch, wife of Mr. Walter Livingston Hatch, and only daughter of
Mr. J. Willard Adams, died at her father's residence, in this city. For many
years prior to her death she was a consistent and active member of the
Presbyterian Church.... She left an infant two days old. Her husband and
other relatives have the deepest sympathy of the entire community....
January 9, 1892 Page 4
A man named Patrick Carey was murdered
and robbed last week near Iron Mountain.
January 9, 1892 Page 8
A Dastardly Murder at Ishpeming.
John Gleason, paymaster of the
Cleveland Iron Mining Co. was brutally murdered by an unknown man Monday night,
at Ishpeming while in the money vault. He was robbed of a gold watch and chain
and $300 cash and $10,000 worth of bortz were taken from the vault. [bort- imperfect or inferior diamonds used for polishing other stones.]
January 16, 1892 Page 1
Good Old Peter McFarland Dead.
Peter McFarland, one of the Sault's
oldest citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Miss Charlotte McFarland on
Kimball street, last Saturday and was buried from St. Mary's church Monday
morning. Mr. McFarland was in his ninety third year.
January 16, 1892 Page 1
E. J. Martyn was called to St. Thomas,
Ont., Monday by telegrams which announced the death of his sister and the
serious illness of his father. His friends here extend heartfelt
sympathy.
January 16, 1892 Page 1
Whiskey Did It.
Archie McArthur Killed at Corinne in a
Drunken Row
Body Brought Here Yesterday.
Charles Strung the Murderer Said to be
a Whilom Sooite
Conflicting accounts ....
The corpse of Archie or Dan McArthur
who was murdered at Corinne, 80 miles west of here on the Soo Line early
Thursday morning, passed through the Soo yesterday on its way to Owen Sound.
McArthurs's brother was in charge. He claimed to know nothing of the affair.
....
January 16, 1892 Page 2
Strongville.
The many friends of J. D. Smith, our
enterprizing farmer and dairyman extend their sympathy in the loss of his wife by death, which occurred Dec. 6, at Elkhart Ind., where she was on a visit to her brother.
January 16, 1892 Page 7
Not Without Friends.
Henry Miller died of consumption at the
McEvoy House Monday night. He was in destitute circumstances, with no relatives
near. Messrs. A. S. Case and A. Agnew circulated a subscription paper to raise
funds to defray expenses of his sickness and burial and met with generous
responses. The funeral occurred Tuesday morning at St. Mary's church and the
body was interred in the Catholic cemetery.
January 16, 1892 Page 8
Died: Thursday morning, Bertie Louisa,
the infant daughter of Ira E. Allen. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, from the Tabernacle, Rev. C. F. Bronson, officiating.
January 16, 1892 Page 8
Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson have
received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Richardson's mother, Mrs.
Peter Valleau, at Carson City, Mich. The deceased who has visited here and is
well known, was a most estimable lady. Mrs. Richardson returned yesterday from
her sad journey to Carson City.
January 16, 1892 Page 8
Relatives in this city have been
notified of the death of Mrs. Lemon, the mother of Mrs. Alex. Danskin, who has
visited her at various times.
January 16, 1892 Page 8
Friends here of Mrs. H. P. Cory, of
Worthington, Minn., have just learned of the death of her beloved mother, who
was known by many in the Soo.
January 23, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. Michael Jarden Magee was saddened
this week by receiving the intelligence of the death of her grandmother.
January 30, 1892 Page 1
Accidental Death of Jacob
Ufland.
David Ufland received yesterday the sad
news of the death of his brother Jacob, who was foreman of the coal dock at
Gladstone, and who was crushed to death by a fall of coal. Mr. Ufland will
leave this morning to take the remains to Meaford, Ont. This is a sad occurrence
to Mr. and Mrs. Ufland, particularly as they have a little child that is
momentarily expected to die.
January 30, 1892 Page 8
Willie, an 11-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Ranson, who died last Saturday, was buried Sunday in the Catholic
cemetery.
January 30, 1892 Page 8
Miss Nellie Sanford, stenographer for
P. M. Church and Co.is in Detroit, where she was called by the death of her
mother.
January 30, 1892 Page 8
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McMahon, on Sunday,
lost by death their 15-year-old daughter Maud, who had been an invalid from
infancy Her infirmity required loving care and attention which was freely
bestowed by parents and relatives, who have the sympathy of many friends in
their loss.
February 6, 1892 Page 1
Col. C. Y. Osburn Dead
The News Received Here With Feelings of
Sincere Regret by All who Knew Him.
The flag at the custom house is at
half-mast. Col. Charles Y. Osburn, collector of the customs district of
Superior, of which the Soo is by far the most important port, died at Marquette,
Thursday noon, of heart failure. His health had been precarious all winter and
for a week he had been alarmingly ill. Col. Osburn was born in Meadville, Pa.,
in 1842 and came to Owosso, Mich. in 1857....He was a member of Jackson Post
No. 300. G.A.R., of Marquette, under whose auspices the funeral occurred. The
remains were taken to Owosso. The wife of the deceased died ten years ago and
he left no family.
February 6, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Spung and Beatin have been bound over
for trial for the murder of Donald McArthur at Corinne.
February 6, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Register Geo. S. Royce, of the land
office at Marquette, who recently lost his aged mother by death, has the
sympathy of his host of friends.
February 6, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Anna Sophia Anderson, a Finnish girl,
has been sent to the Marquette prison to serve five years for causing the death
of her infant child, at Escanaba.
February 6, 1892 Page 8
George Clark, of the firm of Clark
Bros, died at Collingwood, Ont., Monday.
February 13, 1892 Page 1
Louis Lessard, aged 76 and a long time
resident here, died Sunday.
February 13, 1892 Page 1
A brakeman named McGraw was killed in a
wreck on the Soo line near Gladstone Friday of last week. Fifteen cars were
wrecked.
February 13, 1892 Page 1
Death of Hon. Ezra L. Koon.
A telegram from Hillsdale to Otto Fowle
received Wednesday announced the sudden death there Tuesday of Hon. Ezra L.
Koon, who is well known in this city, and county, where he has considerable
realty interest....
February 13, 1892 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Newcomb.
Another Very Old Resident Crosses to
That Mysterious Bourne Beyond.
Mrs. Mary Newcomb, one of the Soo's old
residents and mother of Customs Inspector Wm. Newcomb and Mrs. R. I. Mitchell,
died at the residence of the latter Saturday morning at the age of nearly 72
years. Funeral services were held at the Mitchell residence Sunday afternoon.
Rev. J. E. Bitting officiated and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside
cemetery. Mrs. Newcomb was born in Bloomingdale, Erie county, ---- and came
here in 1824 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Johnson. They were among the
first white people who lived outside the old fort stockade in those early days.
The deceased united in marriage here with Frank Newcomb, who, with another named
Peck in 1849 located land in claim No. 3 near the head of the canal, which land
is now owned by M. W. & G. G. Scranton, the city & others. Mrs. Newcomb
was a lady of remarkable memory and related many interesting events in the early
history of this place.
February 13, 1892 Page 2
Wm. Ferris of Buffalo was called to
this city this week by the death of his father.
February 13, 1892 Page 2
Mrs. John B. Johnson of Marquette, came
here to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Newcomb. She was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Mitchell.
February 13, 1892 Page 4
State of Superior.
Edward Lipping, a boy of 14, was
drowned at St. Ignace Monday by breaking throught the ice while
skating.
February 13, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Frank Fleckenstein, who murdered
Patrick Carey, near Sagola, Dickinson county, six weeks ago has been arrested at
Chicago and has confessed to the crime.
February 13, 1892 Page 7
Death of John G. Ferris
John G. Ferris, the well known farmer,
died Saturday afternoon at the age of 64 years, at his home on the McKnight
Road, four miles from this city. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at
the residenc near which the remains were interred. Memorial services will be
held to-morrow evening at the M.E. church by Rev. J. E. Whalen. The deceased had
been a resident of the county since 1880 and was highly respected. Among his
surving children are Mrs. Geo. Blank and Mrs. Wm. Ruchle, of this city and
Charles and Maud Ferris.
February 20, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of Edward Tipping, who was
drowned at St. Ignace, was recovered by Diver Dodd.
February 20, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior
James C. Rice, a well known post trader
of the upper country, died at Chicago last week at the age of 74 years.
February 20, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. Fabian Launderville, who lived
here for many years, but who moved to Cleveland a year ago with her family, died
at that place Monday. Soo friends extend sympathy to the sorrowing
relatives.
February 20, 1892 Page 8
Dr. George McCullough, of the Canada
Soo, died suddenly from heart failure Wednesday. Dr. Ennis was called to join
him in a consultation, but found him dead when he called for him. Dr. McCullough
was only 37 years old and was a leading physician.
February 20, 1892 Page 8
Samuel W. Hitt, father of Mrs J. E.
Burchard, and who is known to many here, died at the age of 72 years, at Urbana,
O, last Saturday. Mrs. Burchard left for her father's bedside Thursday of last
week and was greatly shocked at the unexpected death. She will probably not
return for several weeks.
February 27, 1892 Page 1
Cut To Pieces.
Edward Kennedy Killed by Cars at Trout
Lake
The local freight train, east bound,
was switching at Trout Lake.
Another name was added to the long list
of victims of fatal railway accidents at an early hour Thursday night, when
Edward Kennedy was ground to pieces beneath the cruel wheels at Trout Lake, at
10:30 p.m. Thursday, when Brakeman Edward Kennedy, of Montgomery, Minn., fell
from the top of a box car and was ground to pieces beneath the wheels. The
unfortunate man was not missed for several minutes, and when found he was in an
unconscious condition, both legs and one arm being severed from his body. He
was picked up tenderly by his brother employees and taken to Trout Lake depot.
Dr. B. D. Harison the company's surgeon and Rev. Father L. T. Garceau, were
summoned, but the sufferer died in an hour after the accident and before medical
aid could arrive. All day yesterday the dead man lay in Trout Lake depot
awaiting word from his parents, who had been notified. Late yesterday afternoon
word was received to bury the man where he had been killed. But as Trout Lake
has no cemetery, the body was sent to this city and is now at Undertaker
Vanderhook's establishment, where Coroner Bacon will hold an inquest this
morning. Mr. Kennedy, the unfortunate victim of the accident, was about 22
years old and unmarried. He had been employed on the Soo Line only a short
time, but had made many friends who are sadly grieved to learn of his terrible
death. The remains will be buried at Riverside cemetery at the expense of the
Soo Line company.
February 27, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Marshall Mayotte, of Houghton, will be
examined for killing Alexander Perala while attempting his arrest.
February 27, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior
Albert, Marie and Charles DeLonscamp,
aged 7, 6, and 2 years respectively, were burned to death last Saturday at
Ironwood. Several citizens were also badly burned while attempting to rescue
the unfortunate children.
March 5, 1892 Page 7
The funeral of Mrs. J. Arnold was held
at the M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She leaves, besides a
husband, a daughter Marian, aged 14 years, and a baby boy three months old.
March 5, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. Dennis Gleason was called to St.
Ignace last Saturday by the death of her father Peter Paquin. Mr. Paquin was
one of St. Ignace's most prominent citizens and was highly respected by all who
knew him.
March 5, 1892 Page 8
H. H. Taylor yesterday morning received
the sad news of the death of his sister, Mrs. Clark Murdock, at Cavalier, N. D.
The news came too late to allow him to attend the funeral.
March 5, 1892 Page 8
The twin boys of Joseph Griffis, of
Neaseville, died this week of heart failure and were buried at the Riverside
cemetery. It was a severe blow to the parents and they are sincerely
sympathized with.
March 12, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Chas. Erickson, was killed at the
Commonwealth mine last week.
March 12, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Ogeno Genonino, an Italian miner, was
fatally injured at Crystal Falls last week.
March 12, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Gus Peterson, of Ashland, suicided last
Saturday by throwing himself under a train.
March 12, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Daniel Kloeckner, a well known resident
of Hancock, killed himself last week while in a fit of despondency.
March 12, 1892 Page 6
Gatesville. (Special Correspondence.)
The many friends of Garbet Tour will be
saddened to hear of his recent death. His trouble was caused by dropsy of the
heart. He had only been off work for about three weeks, although he had been
complaining more or less for the last six months. He passed peacefully away on
Saturday, the 27th ult. He was taken to St. Joseph's Island at 2 o'clock
Sunday, the 28th, for burial. Mr. Sims, of Stalwart, officiated at the burial
services. Mr. Tour leaves a sorrowing wife and two children.
March 12, 1892 Page 8
Little John Blue's Death.
After a brief illness, John Blue, aged
nearly 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Blue, died Tuesday morning. Short
funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday by Rev. P. T. Rowe A.M.
and the remains were interred in the city cemetery Mr. Blue and son George E.,
who were in Chicago, were called here by telegram Monday. Skilled physicians
were in attendance and everything was done to save the life of the little
sufferer, but in vain. The sudden death of the bright boy is a great blow to
the sorrowing relatives, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
March 19, 1892 Page 2
Contractor C. H. Crane has returned
from his sad errand to Leamington, Ont., where he was called by the death of his
aged and respected father.
March 19, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
George Goff, a 6-year old boy, was
killed by the street cars at Marinette Monday.
March 19, 1892 Page 7
End of a Useful Life.
Death of Leroy L. Gilson, an Evangelist
in This
City Last Sunday. Leroy L. Gilson, an
evangelist of the King's Sons and Daughters of New York, died Sunday morning at
the residence of Dr. Floyd. He had been in the city only a short time. Last
week he had a tumor revoved from his back, and as his system was run down by
exposure and arduous labor, the place failed to heal and finally caused his
death from exhaustion. Mr. Gilson's remains were placed in charge of Undertaker
Vanderhook to await the orders of his friends for their disposal....
March 26, 1892 Page 8
Miss Bertha Cameron, aged twenty, and
daughter of Thomas Cameron of Rosedale died at the Alpena House, Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. C. F. Bronson preached the sermon Thursday, at the Tabernacle,
and the remains were interred by Undertaker Vanderhook at Rosedale
cemetery.
The funeral services of Miss Bertha
Cameron, who died so suddenly on Tuesday last, were held at the Tabernacle this
morning. Rev. C. F. Bronson, officiating. Miss Cameron was of a quiet, retiring
demeanor, but was highly esteemed by all who knew her and the family have the
sympathy of the community. The burial was in the Rosedale cemtery.
April 2, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Daniel Stephenson and Louis Nelson were
cremated, near Crystal Falls, last week, when in a drunken stupor, by the
burning of the house they occupied.
April 2, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Solomon Anderson, of Ford River,
committed suicide last week by taking strychnine.
April 2, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Fieckenstein, the murderer of Pat
Carey, in jail at Menominee, cut a hole through the floor and was just ready to
skip when he was nabbed by the jailor.
April 9, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Frank Hunt, a cedar inspector of
Menominee, committed suicide last week by stabbing himself to the heart.
April 9, 1892 Page 7
The Convict's Baby.
Early yesterday morning a knock was
heard at the big door of the Fulton county jail .... It was Jim Wesson, the
moonshiner, who escaped from the Fulton county jail a week ago to go home to see
his sick baby. "I'm sorry, Mr. Miller,".... "I heard the baby was sick,
.... They done buried the baby, an I come back, an I hope you ain't mad.....
Altanta Constitution.
April 9, 1892 Page 8
Drowned at Garden River.
James Tate and Young Sylvester were
drowned at Garden River at a late hour yesterday afternoon.
April 16, 1892 Page 2
Death of an Old Soo Boy.
Henry C. Carleton was called to
Redwood, Minn., last Saturday by the death of his son, Guy H. Carleton, from
typhoid fever, on the 7th inst. Guy H. Carleton was an old Soo boy and attended
school here in early days with Fred W. Roach, G. G. Scranton, George Blank, Will
and John Rueble. After receiving his education he went west and took up
railroad work, and at the time of his death was agent for the Minneapolis &
St. Louis railroad at Redwood. He was 30 years of age and leaves a wife and
three children, who have the sympathy of Soo friends in their
bereavement.
April 16, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The four year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Anson Caswell of Rapid River, was burned to death last week. Her mother
left her alone in the house and her clothing caught fire.
April 16, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Jacob Kraemer one of the pioneers of
Marquette died last week.
April 16, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Charles Waldon, an engineer of
Houghton, committed suicide last week by cutting his throat. He was
intoxicated.
April 16, 1892 Page 8
W. C. Clark returned Wednesday from
Collingwood, where he was called by the death of his brother George.
April 16, 1892 Page 9
The remains of a little child of Mr.
and Mrs. L. L. Metzger, who died four years ago, were removed from the city
cemetery and shipped to Milwaukee in an airtight casket yesterday by Undertaker
Harry Blake.
April 16, 1892 Page 10 Undertaker
Harry Blake supplied a casket for the body of Mr. Sylvester, who was drowned
near Garden River last week and whose body was recovered Wednesday.
April 23, 1892 Page
1
The Women's Reading Club adopted
appropriate resolutions on the death of the late president, Mrs. Geo. W.
Brown.
April 23, 1892 Page 1
E. S. Wheeler was called to Detroit by
a telegram from Mrs. Wheeler, which announced the death of her sister, Mrs. J.
A. Jones. Mrs. Jones visited here last winter and made many friends. Mr. and
Mrs. Wheeler have the sympathy of their many friends.
April 23, 1892 Page 3 The many Soo
friends of W. M. Snell will be pained to learn of the death of his mother, which
sad event occurred last week. She was an exemplary and Christian lady and all
that fine womanhood means.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Alex. Morrison slipped while coupling
cars at South of Manistique last week and the cars passed over his leg and foot.
He died from his injuries.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Chas. Hess, of Mastodon, was run over
and killed by a locomotive last week.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Greb committed suicide at his home
near Hancock, last week, by swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Chandor, a miner, was killed by a
cave-in at the Ludington mine last week. He leaves a wife and four
children.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Frank Stein, who murdered Patrick Carey
near Sagola last December, has been sentenced to Marquette prison for twenty-
five years.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
A Finlander named Wateglen was found
dead in the road, four miles west of Hancock. The man drank a quantity of
whiskey and pure alcohol, then laid down on the frozen ground and perished from
the exposure.
April 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
For the second time within a year the
Iron River jail has been destroyed by fire, a helpless prisoner in each case
being cremated. Tuesday evening, April 12, flames were seen issuing from the
jail in which was confined Mrs. Guertine, who had been arrested during the
afternoon for indecent conduct in the street. Before help could arrive the
entire building was enveloped and her rescue was impossible. On the former
occasion a man named O'Rourke was burned to death in a similar manner.
April 23, 1892 Page 7
Clement Sylvester desires to thank his
friends for there kindness, manifested at the time of the recent death of his
father, Louis Sylvester, by drowning. He and other relatives greatly appreciate
the services rendered.
April 30, 1892 Page 1
Another Old Citizen Gone.
Irwin Follis, aged 62, and a wellknown
resident, died yesterday morning after a long illness. Rev. P. T. Rowe will
preach the funeral service tomorrow and the remains will be interred in
Riverside cemetery by Undertaker Vanderhook.
April 30, 1892 Page 2
Appropriate and touching resolutions on
the death of the late Mrs. C. W. Brown were adopted by the council Monday
night.
April 30, 1892 Page 1
Captain George Granger, of the schooner
G. M. Stephenson, died at the Arundel House, Portage avenue at midnight Tuesday,
aged 49 years and 9 months. The unfortunate Captain was taken from his boat
late Sunday night, suffering from a violent attack of pneumonia and he grew
rapidly worse until death relieved his sufferings at the hour above stated. His
wife was with him at the time of his death. Captain Granger was a resident of
Detroit, and was a Mason in high standing. His remains were embalmed by
Undertaker Blake and were sent to Detroit for interment Wednesday night. Local
Masons showed the Captain every attention.
April 30, 1892 Page 1
The cook of the schooner S. M.
Stephenson fell overboard and was drowned in the canal just after dark Sunday
night. The canal watchmen heard him call for help, but before he could be
reached he had sunk. He shipped at Chicago, was only known as Jack and was
about 20 years of age. The body has not been recovered.
April 30, 1892 Page 2
DONALDSON.
Fred Cummings has returned home from
Charlevoix where he was called by the death of his father, George Cummings an
old resident of this place.
May 7, 1892 Page 1
Yesterday's Southeast Blow.
James C. Ford, aged 26, a sailor on the
steambarge, Passadena, was literally cut in two at 6 o'clock last Saturday
night.... he was caught between the boat and pier and was crushed to death;
the upper portion of his body falling on the pier and the lower portion from the
waist down, dropping into the canal. Death was instantaneous. Coroner Bacon was
notified and the remains were gathered up and turned over to Undertaker
Vanderhook. Ford was unmarried and resided near Sarnia, Ont., where his remains
were sent last Sunday. This was his first trip. He had taught school before,
was well connected and was the only support of his parents, it is said.
May 7, 1892 Page 1
Death of Wade G. Footte.
A Pioneer of the Two Soos Passes Away
In a Detroit Hospital Last Week
Wade G. Footte, one of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens of the Canadian Soo, died at Detroit last week.
Mr. Footte was customs officer at the time of his death, and was well known on
this side of the river. Two daughters survive him, who have the sympathy of
their friends in this city. Mr. Footte was a brother of Mrs. Beatty, of Detroit
and for years was located at Point Aux Pins, when that was a busy place. He
made warm friendship, and was always thought of as a genial, kindly big-hearted
man. The old folks of both towns have lost a good friend.
May 7, 1892 Page 2
The infant son of Daniel Martin died on
Tuesday. It is a sad blow to the loving parents and they are the recipients of
deep sympathy.
May 7, 1892 Page 2
The Rev. M. L. Weakly, uncle of Mrs.
George Kemp and of the Misses Heichhold, died in Pennsylvania this week at the
age of 95. He was the oldest Methodist minister in the United States and
preached at Pittsburgh for many years.
May 7, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John McGuire, a brakeman, was killed by
the cars at Menominee last week.
May 7, 1892 Page 8
News of the death of Mrs. J. W. Goss,
wife of the junior partner of the firm of Johnson and Goss was received by E. D.
Johnson Thursday. She died at Genesco, Ill., Monday. It is a great blow to Mr.
Goss.
May 7, 1892 Page 8
N. L. Martin, of The News received a
telegram Thursday announcing the death of his aged and respected mother, at
Roodhouse, Ill. It was received too late to admit of his attending the
funeral.
May 14, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Chas. H. Kirkwood, of Ishpeming, was
run over and instantly killed by the electric cars last Saturday
night.
May 14, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. P. Bonno died suddenly Thursday
night.
May 14, 1892 Page 8
Hulbert. (Special
Correspondence)
Mrs. Geo. W. Dyer, of Hulbert, Chippewa
county, Mich., who has been steadily failing for some time, quietly passed away
at an early hour Monday, May 9th, 1892. The sympathizing friends gathered at the
house 4 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday. Where a short but very appropriate service was
held. The bereaved husband and son started on the evening train,
with the remains for interment at Tecumseh, Mich. The deceased was born at
Saline, Washtena county, Mich. Oct. 2nd, 1840 and was married to Geo. W. Dyer
Aug 29, 1862. During her six months residence at Hulbert she had won the love
and respect of all and will be greatly missed. Mr Dyer desires to thank his
kind friends for their service in his hour of trouble. Adrian papers please
copy.
May 21, 1892 Page 1
Death of Wm. G. Phillips.
Wm. G. Phillips, an old and respected
resident, died yesterday morning, after an illness of eight weeks, at the age of
74 years. Brief services will be conducted Rev. C. F. Bronson at the residence,
Cedar and Barbeau streets, at 9 this morning, and the remains will be taken to
Freeport, Ill., for interment. Mr. Phillips was a brother of Mrs. E. C.
Johnson.
May 21, 1892 Page 1
Mrs. A. P. Swineford, and daughter, of
West Superior, were called here by the death of Mrs. Alf Richards. Mrs Swineford
is the wife of Ex-Gov. Swineford of Alaska and is an intimate friend of the
Hursleys.
May 21, 1892 Page 1
Gone To Her Rest.
Demise of Mrs. Alf. Richards, a Highly
Esteemed Lady, Sunday Morning.
Mrs. Gertrude E. Richards, the beloved
wife of Alf Richards, and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Capt. Wayne Hursley,
died Sunday morning after a lingering illness, at the age of 22 years and 8
months. The funeral was held at the residence of the parents, Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. J. E. Whalen officiated, with appropriate music by the choir of the M. E.
church. Among the floral offerings were a shield with the initials U.R.K. of P.,
from the Knights of Pythias members, a cross from the employes of Prenzlauer
Bros., and an anchor from Mr. and Mrs. George Kemp. The pall bearers were: S. G.
Carleton, T. R. Harvey, H. J. LaLonde, F. W. Roach, Geo. Blank, N. A. Burdick,
L. H. Conley, and Will Reuhle, Jr. A large procession followed the remains to
Riverside Cemetery, where they were interred by Undertaker Blake. Mrs. Richards
was a lady of many excellent qualities and was admired by all who knew her. Her
death, though not unexpected, is a sad blow to her loving husband and idolizing
parents. Mrs. Hursley is prostrated by illness and almost broken-hearted in
consequence of the loss of her only child. The sorrowing relatives have the
heart felt sympathy of their many friends.
May 21, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Bertie Coyler, a 14-year-old deaf and
dumb boy was burned to death at Bessemer last week.
May 21, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Edward Dodd, a member of the life
saving station near Ontonagon was drowned last week.
May 21, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Mrs. Michael Bengson, of Crystal Falls,
who was destitute and too proud to beg, died of starvation last week.
May 21, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. A. G. Schrafield, a sister of John
Sayers, an employee of the Boston Clothing House, was murdered at Duluth last
week by her husband, who afterwards killed himself.
May 28, 1892 Page 1
Found His Bones.
William Ruehle Identifies Geredot Who
was Drowned Here in 1869.
Last Saturday, while a couple of men
were digging in a sewer trench near the opera house they unearthed a box which
contained the bones of a man. William Ruehle, who is an old resident of the
Soo, identified the remains as that of Henry Geredot, who kept a saloon on Water
street in 1869 and says the man was drowned in the river in April of that year.
Mr. Ruehle was at that time custom inspector at this port,and Corporal Cloit, a
lieutant, and two privates from Fort Brady and Geredot engaged a boat from Mr.
Rueble to go to Canada and while returning the boat was capsized in some manner
and Geredot and Corporal Clore were drowned. Geredot was buried in the old
grave yard which was located where the city hall now stands. Mr. Ruehle was
present at the funeral and knew just where the grave was located. To make the
identification doubly sure there were hanging to the feet of the corpse, which
was moved to the city cemetery Saturday, sewed boots which Mr. Reuhle had made
for the man a few weeks previous to his untimely end. It is thought that many
more graves were neglected when the transfer was made from the old to the new
burying grounds.
May 28, 1892 Page 1
Died Far From Home.
Edward Lindsey died at a boarding house
at the corner of Court and Ann streets Thursday night of pneumonia. He was on
his way from the West to Nova Scotia and was beyond relief when he stopped here.
Word is being waited for from his relatives for the disposition of his
remains.
May 28, 1892 Page 1
Poor Ford's Leg Found Floating.
The leg of George Ford, who was killed
by the steamer Pasadena three weeks ago at the canal, was found floating just
above the lock Thursday afternoon. It was buried by the canal
authorities.
May 28, 1892 Page 2
Rosedale Items.
We regret to announce the death of
Joseph, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph House. The child was eighteen
months old and was interred in the Rosedale cemetery Sunday. Miss Cusick
conducted the funeral. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the
community.
May 28, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Mrs. Catharine McMahon whose husband
while drunk was killed by the cars, has just received $1,100 from a Menominee
saloonkeeper who furnished the liquor.
May 28, 1892 Page 7
Mrs. Leo Bonno.
A Friend Contributes an Interesting
Sketch of a Late Resident.
ED, NEWS: Mrs. Leo Bonno, who dropped
dead, the other day, at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Giest, on Canal street, was
an old and respected resident. Mrs. Bonno was feeling quite well and walked to
the depot to see a friend go away on the train. Shortly after the train left
she had a fainting spell and thought she would go to Mrs. Giest, her niece, who
lives near the depot, but before she got to Mrs. Giest's she beckoned to them
to come to her. She was seen and helped to the house and died shortly after.
The only words she spoke being, "Oh, My children." Mrs. Bonno was a good mother
and a hard working woman, always pleasant and pleasing to converse with. The
writer had many a pleasant chat with her. Mrs. Bonno was the widow, of the late
Leo Bonno, who died here quite suddenly twelve years ago. Mrs. Leo Bonno was
born at Red River, Minn., February 24th, 1821, and came to the Soo when but a
mere child in 1830, in company with her parents coming from Red River to the Soo
in a birch bark canoe. Steamboats in those days were very scarce on Lake
Superior. Mrs. Bonno had three brothers and one sister, two brothers enlisted
in the late rebellion and both were killed on the battlefield. Her sister is
still living and it is supposed she has a brother still living at red River.
She was married at Sault Ste. Marie in the year 1841 to the late Leo Bonno. She
was the mother of fourteen children, nine of whom grew up to manhood and
womanhood. Seven of them who live in this city, and are well known, are: Mrs.
Antoine Piquette, Mrs. Joseph Lecoy, Mrs. Adolph Pigeon, Miss Josephine, Joseph,
Leo and Peter Bonno. Mrs. L. D. Jenne, who died at Cheboygan two year ago, was
another daughter and Mrs. Bonno's oldest son, Johnnie Bonno, was killed many
years ago at Negaunee. Mrs. Bonno was a grandmother to a great many children
and also a great grandmother. Her death was similar to her late husband, quite
sudden. She died at Sault Ste. Marie, May 12th, 1892, of heart trouble at the
age of seventy-one years and three months. She was very smart and active for
one of her years. Her death is a sad blow to her children, who have the
sympathy of the entire community. AN OLD FRIEND.
May 31, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Lucas Billingwa and Anton Marencish,
were run over and killed by the cars on the Hecla & Torch Lake railroad last
week.
May 31, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of Joseph Seidl, an old
resident of Menominee, who has been missing for weeks, was found floating in the
water at that place last week.
June 4, 1892 Page 1
Mrs. Benjamin Van Luven Died
Monday.
Mrs. Benjamin Van Luven, an account of
whose fatal burning at Iroquois, while heroically rescuing her children from a
flaming building, appeared exclusively in THE NEWS, was released from her agony
by death last Monday. It is a pitiful case.
June 4, 1892 Page 2
A Pioneer Resident's Death.
The Freeport (Ill) Journal thus speaks
of Wm. W. Phillips, who recently died in this city.
William W. Phillips, an old settler of
Stephenson county died Friday morning at 2:30, at Sault Ste. Marie, aged 74
years. The remains reached here Sunday afternoon accompanied by his son George,
and were interred in the city cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Phillips
was a native of Albany county, New York, and came west about forty years ago. He
settled on a farm in Lancaster Township, this county, which he operated until
about five years ago. He then sold his farm and went to Kansas where he
remained two years. He then went to Northern Michigan where he remained until
his death. During his residence in this county Mr. Phillips made many friends
who sincerely mourn his death. He was a member of the Methodist church and
contributed liberally of his means to the cause of Christianity. Three children
survive him. They are Wesley of Kansas, and George and Verne, of Sault Ste.
Marie.
June 4, 1892 Page 6
A Treasured One Gone.
Lines on the death of Leslie Violet,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph House, who died Friday, May 20, 1892, aged one
year and six months....
June 4, 1892 Page 7
Engineer J. Nasky, of the C.P.R., was
run over and killed by the cars Saturday near Chalmsford.
June 4, 1892 Page 8
Miss Laura Grandy was called to Yale,
Mich., Thursday by the severe illness of her father who died just after her
arrival.
June 11, 1892 Page. 2
Drowned In Little Rapids.
James Mitchell Loses his Life in the
Treacherous Waters.
James Mitchell, engineer on Dunbar's
tug Phil Sheridan, met his death by drowning in Little Rapids at 8 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Mr. Mitchell had purchased a horse on Sugar Island and was in
the act of bringing it to this side when the accident occurred. He was on the
horse's back and the horse was swimming across the swift current when suddenly
Mitchell fell off and was swept away. He sank in an instant. The drowned man
lived with his wife and one child on Cary street and had been married but a
little over a year.... The body was found by the party of faithful searchers
at 6 o'clock Monday night, thirty feet below where the accident occurred. It was
then taken to Undertaker Harry Blake's establishment and after being prepared
for burial was removed to the late home on Cary street. The funeral was held in
St. James church at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mulligan officiating, Rev. Rowe
being absent from the city. The remains were interred in the city
cemetery.
June 11, 1892 Page 2
Death of James Murray.
James Murray, a well known engineer,
died at the American House, at noon last Saturday, of consumption, aged about 50
years. The deceased had lived in the city for fifteen years and was master
mechanic on the lock for Boyle and Roach. After the completion of the lock he
went to work for C. S. Barker and remained with him until Mr. Barker went to
Duluth. Mr. Murray was employed by Collins & Farwell and Hughes Bros, &
Bangs and was always found at his post of duty. The remains were sent to his
former home at Forester, Mich., on Sunday morning's train and a large number of
Maccabees and Masons followed the remains to the depot. Undertaker Harry Blake
had charge of the funeral.
June 11, 1892 Page 2
Relieved from Suffering by Death.
Mrs. St. Pierre, the wife of Paul St.
Pierre, and daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Wm. Greenough died Monday morning of
consumption. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church and the
remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. A notable fact is that the
burial occurred on the third anniversay of Mr. and Mrs. St. Pierre's wedding.
Two little children, the youngest only a few weeks old, are left motherless by
the untimely death of the young mother whose relatives have the heartfelt
sympathy of all.
June 11, 1892 Page 2
His Sufferings Ended.
Death of Frank Kennedy of Consumption
Tuesday Morning.
Frank Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.
C. Kennedy, died at his home on Maple street, at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning of
consumption, aged 17 years and 9 months. For sometime the young man, had been a
sufferer from that dread disease, but was only confined to his bed a little over
two weeks. He will be remembered as an employee in E. M. Lacy's drugstore, where
he went to learn the business, but on account of close confinement was obliged
to give it up. Last summer he sailed on the Minnie M. thinking it would be
beneficial to his health, but as the disease advanced he was compelled to throw
up his position on the boat. He was a young man of good habits and his
gentlemanly conduct made him a general favorite. The funeral took place from
St. Mary's church Thursday morning, and his remains were laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in
their affliction. H. C. Kennedy who has been in Minnesota for several months,
was summoned, but did not arrive until Wednesday afternoon.
June 11, 1892 Page 3
Detour.
.... Late in the morning of May 31st,
a Coburn Island negro commonly known as "Pompey," came from Bruce Mines with
whiskey and potatoes and anchored off the east end of Drummond Island, ....
Early next morning his boat was found to have no occupant, and on investigation
Pompey was found lying near the boat in six feet of water with a whiskey bottle
by his side.... brought to Detour and placed in charge of Coroner House, who
buried him on 2d inst.... Deceased is not known to have any relatives and
your correspondent has been unable to learn his real name. He was perhaps forty
years or more....
June 11, 1892 Page 3
Death of Old Time Sooite.
Mrs. Charlotte Bendry, wife of Capt.
James Bendry, who died at Baraga last week of la grippe, was at one time a well
known resident of this city. She was born here July 4, 1829, and was married to
Capt. Bendry in 1849, removing to her late home shortly after. Her death will
be mourned by her large circle of olden time Soo friends.
June 11, 1892 Page 3
Death of Old-Time Sooites.
Rev. Peter Marksman, who was
interpreter at the Indian Mission in this city over 50 years ago, died at L'Anse
last Saturday. The deceased was 74 years of age and had many acquaintances in
Chippewa county.
June 11, 1892 Page 9
Mary Ida, the infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick O'Brien, died at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, of croup. The
funeral was held from St. Mary's church Thursday, and the remains were interred
in the Catholic cemetery.
June 18, 1892 Page 1
Another Tidal Wave.
John Evans, a sailor aged 60 years,
died at the marine hospital here at 5 o'clock Wednesday afteroon, from injuries
received in a riot at Toledo about a month ago. He had been in the hospital here
three weeks. His body was removed to Blake's Undertaking establishment and will
be sent to Milwaukee this morning, where his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Pierson,
resides.
June 18, 1892 Page 1
Theo. Holsizer Drowned in Hay Lake.
Thoe. Holsizer, scowman for Carkin,
Stickney and Cram's dredge No. 15, was drowned in Hay Lake Wednesday night. He
was winding up the pocket when the bar slipped and he fell off the scow.
Although a good swimmer he drowned at once. He was probably stunned by the
fall. Holsizer was about 22 years old, unmarried and lived at Saginaw. The
body has not been recovered.
June 18, 1892 Page 1
Death of John Vanderheyden.
John Vanderheyden, superintendent of
the Ryan brick yard, died Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Sandy Ross, as
the result of being caught by a belt and thrown twenty feet at the yard last
week. The remains of the unfortunate man were taken to Ann Arbor Thursday for
interment. Mr. Vanderheyden was about 60 years of age and a highly respected
citizen. His son Frank, and his brother William and wife, were called here from
Iowa by the accident and were here at the time of the sad death. Mr.
Vanderheyden's sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all.
June 18, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Borchetti, an Italian, murdered
his wife at Iron Mountain Monday. The murderer escaped and was still at large
at last account.
June 18, 1892 Page 9
Pickford Items.
William, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
McGill, was drowned at Chassel. His body will be brought here for interment. The
parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad affliction.
June 18, 1892 Page 10
John McDonald of Chatsworth, Ont., was
killed at Mr. Kimmel's mill and he came here to meet his father.
June 18, 1892 Page 10
Miss Laura Grandy has returned from
Southern Michigan, where she was called by the death of her father.
June 18, 1892 Page 10
Sudden Death of Mrs. John Moher.
Mrs. John Moher, aged 35 years, died at
her home on the Seymour road Tuesday morning of heart failure. She was only
sick two days. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's at 8 o'clock Thursday
morning and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. The A. O. H. of
which Mr. Moher is a member, attended the funeral in a body.
June 18, 1892 Page 10
Death of the Aged Mrs. Miniclier.
Mrs. Mary Ann Miniclier died at the
residence of her son, Capt. Wm. Greenough Monday night, at the advanced age of
81 years. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Wednesday morning and
the remains were placed in a vault at the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Miniclier was
an old and well known resident, having lived here ever since she was 13 years
old.
June 25, 1892 Page 1
Gone to His Rest.
Death of Wm. Ruehle Sr., an Old and
Well Known Citizen.
Wm. Ruehle, Sr., an old and respected
citizen, died at 1:35 yesterday morning of pneumonia, at the age of 60 years, 1
month and 24 days. Mr. Ruehle was born in Baden, Germany, April 30, 1832. He
first arrived in the Soo in 1856. He afterwards went to Detroit, where he was
married Nov 8, 1857, and then returned here, where he has resided ever snce. He
was one of the Soo's most highly-respected citizens. The sorrowing relatives
speak in the highest praise of the attention of Drs. Lang and Harison, the
attending physicians. The funeral will occur tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the
Presbyterian church, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and Revs. T. R.
Easterday and C. W. Luther will officiate. The remains will be laid to rest in
Riverside cemetery, under direction of Undertaker Vanderhook....
June 25, 1892 Page 1
Another Victim of the River.
Robert Miller, aged 22 and unmarried,
who has been living with Levi Mix, at Echo Bay, was drowned opposite Luckes'
mill, Garden River, Friday night of last week. He was swinging a sledge on a
scow, missed what he was striking at and fell overboard. As he was an expert
swimmer, but never came up, it is presumed he clutched the sledge handle and the
heavy hammer held him down until he was drowned.
June 25, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Emil Brasier was killed last week at
L.'Anse by being thrown from a buggy in a runaway.
July 2, 1892 Page 1
Judge McCrea Dead.
Judge McCrea, an old and highly
respected citizen of the Canadian Soo, died Thursday night. His funeral will
occur today and Judge Steere and the bar of this county expect to attend in a
body.
July 2, 1892 Page 1
Death of James Curtis at Traverse
City.
Word has been received here of the
death of James Curtis, a former Soo boy, who died at Traverse City last week.
Mr. Curtis was well and favorably known by all the old residents of the Soo as a
bright and promising young man. He was a trusted employee of W. C. Given and
later of Pease and Sevald, until seven years ago, when owing to ill health and
over work, his mind became slightly deranged and his friends took him to
Traverse City for treatment. Lately the reports received from him were
favorable and the news of his death, which was caused by heart disease, was a
painful surprise to his friends and relatives here.
July 2, 1892 Page 1
Mrs. David Jackson of Bruce Mines, and
William Roach, of Thessalon, arrived in the city Thursday to attend the funeral
of John P. Roach.
July 2, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Winegar, of Escanaba, was run over
by a train of cars and killed.
July 2, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A young man named Thos. Waters was
killed at the Lake Angeline mine last week by the discharge of a blast which
hung fire.
July 2, 1892 Page 8
The infant child of Paul St. Pierre
died at noon Thursday. It was buried yesterday.
July 2, 1892 Page 8
Capt. Granger, who died here a short
time ago, was a member of Detroit Lodge No. 6, A.O.U.W. His beneficiaries
received $2,000 insurance June 11th.
July 2, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. G. M. Mulford, of Detroit, sister
of John H. Ruehle, arrived in the city last Saturday, to attend the funeral of
her uncle, the late Wm. Ruehle, Sr. Mrs. Mulford will return home
tomorrow.
July 2, 1892 Page 8
Mrs. C. A. Watson, wife of Chairman
Watson, of the county board of supervisors, died Tuesday night at
Detroit.
July 9, 1892 Page 1
Mrs. Elizabeth Carr, mother of Mrs. B.
D. Henley, died Tuesday morning. The remains were taken to Negaunee, Thursday,
accompanied by the sorrowing relatives, for interment.
July 9, 1892 Page 1
The bright and beautiful infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Kemp died Wednesday afternoon after a short illness of
cholera infantum. The remains of the little fellow were interred at Riverside.
Mr. and Mrs. Kemp have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their
sorrow.
July 9, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Wm. James was drowned at Iron Mountain
last week.
July 9, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Paul Lavoi, a brakeman was instantly
killed in a railroad collision at Norway last week.
July 9, 1892 Page 6
C. A. Watson's Great Loss.
Detroit Evening News.
On the 16th inst. Mrs C. A. Watson, of
Detour, Mich. registered at the International Hotel, Windsor, and had with her a
two-year-old boy, whom she had brought for the purpose of having an operation
performed on him. The operation was successfully performed by Dr. Wyman and
Carney of Detroit. Mrs. Watson was in a delicate condition and the shock was so
great to her that she died on Tuesday. Her funeral took place from the
International this morning. She leaves a husband and three small
children.
July 9, 1892 Page 7
N. J. Gibbs, a well known architect,
who figured quite prominently in the Soo building boom four years ago, died
suddenly at Mount Clemens last Saturday.
July 9, 1892 Page 7
Rosedale Items.
Miss Maggie Boddy, teacher of Rosedale
school, received word of her father's death on Tuesday. Miss Boddy has the
sympathy of her many friends here.
July 9, 1892 Page 8
Resolutions of Condolence.
Resolutions of condolences adopted by
Sault Ste. Marie Lodge No. 123, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in memory of
Wm. Ruehle, deceased June 24th, 1892....
July 23, 1892 Page 2
Duncan Smith, 21 years old, was killed
Thursday of last week at Bradley and Hurst's camp, on the Sucker river.
July 23, 1892 Page 2
Wm. S. Philips, sergeant in the 23rd,
infantry, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, died of pneumonia, July 6th. The
deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his loss. He was well known
here, having resided at Fort Brady for six years previous to his departure for
Texas, three years ago.
July 23, 1892 Page 2
The respected and venerable father of
John Q. Look, cashier of the Savings bank, died at Lowell, Mich., Sunday, at the
advanced age of 91 years.
July 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Richard Hulbert, aged 72 and a pioneer
of the Upper Peninsula, died at St. Ignace last week.
July 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Ed. C. Loomis, engineer at Ashland
mine, near Ironwood, was crushed to death in the crank pit last week.
July 23, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Peter Peterson, aged 50, living near
Marinette, committed suicide last week by cutting his throat with a
razor.
July 30, 1892 Page 2
An infant daughter of Joel Potter, died
Monday and was buried at the city cemetery. The little child was a niece of
Mrs. Clarence White, who had taken care of her since her mother's death several
months ago. The funeral was conducted by Revs. C. F. Bronson and J. E.
Whalen.
July 30, 1892 Page 2
Mrs. E. H.Conway returned home this
week, only to be summoned to St. Clair again by a telegram announcing the death
of her aged mother, Mrs. Waterloo.
July 30, 1892 Page 3
Mrs. E. H.Conway and Mrs. F. V. Flower
were called to St. Clair Wednesday by the death of their mother, Mrs. C. H.
Waterloo.
July 30, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Fred Bohlman, of Marinette, was drowned
last week while bathing in the abandoned pit of the Grand Central mine.
July 30, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph A. Hemsteger, the Negaunee
representative of the Ishpeming Daily Press, committed suicide at
Negaunee last week by taking arsenic.
July 30, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Ed C. Loomis, who had charge of the
Cornish pumps and the dynamos of the electric light plant at the Ashland mines
at Ironwood, was crushed to death in the crank pit of the pump around which he
had evidently been working when the ponderous arm came upon him. Death was
instantaneous.
August 6, 1892 Page 1
Marine.
John Bray, aged 30, seaman on the
schooner John W. Hanaford, was knocked overboard and drowned, near the Spry
dock, this city, shortly after noon on Monday. Bray was engaged in hauling in
the tow line and was standing near one of the forward timber heads, when, by a
sudden jerk, he was pulled overboard. He did not come up after sinking the
first time. The unfortunate man shipped at Toledo, and it was not known by the
captain whether the man had a family or not The body has not been
recovered.
August 6, 1892 Page 1
Death of Pioneer Frank Gurnoe.
Frank Gurnoe, brother of John Gurnoe
and Mrs. W. S. Shaw, died at Marquette Thursday night. Mr. Gurnoe was one of
the Soo's pioneers, having been born here about 76 years ago, and homesteaded
the lot now occupied by the Iroquois Hotel. He has not been a resident of the
Soo for 20 years. He leaves many relatives here. During his residence here he
made many friends, and was an ardent republican and at an early date was the
leader of the republican party in this country.
August 6, 1892 Page 1
Fell from a Scaffold.
John N. Murray, a carpenter employed at
new Fort Brady by Contractors Forster and Smith, fell from a scaffold Wednesday
morning and received fatal internal injuries. Dr. Rundle, the attending
physician, says the unfortunate man cannot recover.
August 6, 1892 Page 1
Fred Perkins, of Hulburt, died in this
city Thursday. He leaves a wife and two chldren in needy circumstances. The
remains will be taken to Fife Lake, Mich., today.
August 6, 1892 Page 1
Joseph Talbot, first cook on the
Canadian Pacific Steamship Manitoba, dropped dead at Port Arthur Monday night.
His remains were taken to Owen Sound for burial.
August 6, 1892 Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. R. Common, Jr., returned
from Detroit last Sunday, where they had been called by the death of Mr.
Common's youngest brother.
August 6, 1892 Page 3
The 9-year-old son of Benj. Holley, of
Hulburt, who was crushed by a log Friday of last week, died the next
morning.
August 6, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Eddie Koch, aged nineteen years, was
drowned at Crystal Falls last week while bathing.
August 6, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Chas. Sharon was instantly killed at
Menominee while operating an edger in a sawmill last week.
August 6, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of Maggie Erickson, of
Escanaba, who mysteriously disappeared three weeks ago, was found floating in
the bay last week.
August 13, 1892 Page 1
Still It Grows.
The body of sailor John Bray, who was
drowned off the schooner Hannaford last week was recovered Monday. An inquest
was held by Coroner Bacon and a verdict of accidental drowning was rendered. The
remains were buried at Riverside.
August 13, 1892 Page 1
Death of C. H. Reutinger.
He Expires Suddenly at the Perry
Tuesday Morning.
Conrad H. Reutinger, aged 61, of
Chillicothe, O., died at the Perry Hotel at 1:45 o'clock Tuesday morning, of
uræmic convulsions, brought on by acute Bright's disease. Mr. Reutinger
came to the Perry from his home Wednesday August 3, just having partially
recovered from a violent attack of rheumatism. The first few days he seemed to
gain in strength, but on the fourth day after his arrival he was stricken with a
convulsion, from which he rallied, but on Monday last two more convulsions
followed and caused his death at the above hour stated. Mr. Reutinger had made
fifteen annual visits to the Soo. Being a sufferer from hay fever, he usually
came here about August 1, remaining for two months. Shortly after the boom he
purchased a tract of 160 acres of land down Hay lake road, which he owned at the
time of his death..... With his sons, Conrad, Jr., and Otto, he was engaged in
the wholesale and retail grocery business in Chillicothe. Besides his wife,
nine children survive him. Mrs. Reutinger and son Otto arrived in the city
Wednesday afternoon, and left with the remains the same evening for
home.....
August 13, 1892 Page 2
Mrs. W. H. Peck returned Wednesday
from, Capac where she was called by the death of her mother, Mrs. Eva Proctor,
aged 68.
August 13, 1892 Page 4
The State Of Superior.
Freddie Gilbertson was drowned at
Menominee last week while in bathing.
August 13, 1892 Page 4
The State Of Superior.
Andrew Johnson, of Escanaba, fell from
a moving railway car last week and the wheels passed over both his legs.
Amputation was necessary and the man died during the operation.
August 13, 1892 Page 4
The State Of Superior.
Henry Laird, a homesteader near Red
Jacket was found dead in the woods last week. He had left Baraga to go on his
homestead alone and it is supposed he was taken suddenly ill.
August 13, 1892 Page 9
Soo friends of Commander Heyerman were
grieved this week to learn of the death of his son Stirling.
August 13, 1892 Page 9
The body of John Bray, a sailor on the
John W. Hannaford, who was drowned last week at Spry's dock, was recovered on
Monday.
August 13, 1892 Page 10
Nebish Nuggets. (Special
Correspondence.)
Alfred, the two year old son of Mr.
James O'Grady, died about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had been suffering
from an attack of inflamation of the lungs. He appeared to be getting better,
but had a relapse Tuesday evening. The mill shut down for the funeral, which was
held Wednesday evening at the little church at Sunny Side, St. Joe. Mr. and Mrs.
O'Grady have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in their sad
bereavement.
August 27, 1892 Page 1
Death of Mrs. J. H. Veysey.
Mrs. Veysey, the beloved wife of J. H.
Veysey, did Sunday at 4 a.m., after four months illness, of consumption. The
funeral occurred Sunday at St. Mary's church and the remains were interred at
the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Veysey was aged 22 years and 5 months, had been
married two years, and leaves one child 15 months old. She was an estimable and
highly respected lady. The sorrowing husband greatly appreciates the kindness
of his neighbors in his affliction.
August 27, 1892 Page 1
Death of an Aged Resident.
Robert VanWyck, aged about 66 years,
died at noon last Saturday. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church the
following day and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery. Mr. VanWyck
was the father of Gilbert VanWyck, of the firm of McDonald & VanWyck, and a
well known and highly respected citizen.
August 27, 1892 Page 3
Raber. (Special Correspondence.)
Died on the 16th inst., Charles, infant
son of A. Goetz. The remains were interred in the Wayside Mound cemetery
Thursday. The many friends of the bereaved parents extend their warmest
sympathy. Alex. Goetz, of Sault Ste.Marie, was present at the funeral.
August 27, 1892 Page 3
Raber.
We are sorry to announce the death of
Anthony Goetz's baby. They awoke Wednesday morning about 4 o'clock and found it
dead in the bed.
August 27, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Patrick Sullivan, a switchman employed
in the A. N. W. Yards at Ishpeming, was killed while uncoupling cars last
Saturday.
August 27, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior. (1st & 2nd
pages of this paper are missing.)
John Kinnear, a young brakeman on the
C.&N.W. Ry., was crushed to death between two cars at Florence last
week.
Saturday, September 3, 1892 Page 8
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this paper}}
Died-Oren Chandler, infant son of Chase
S. and Lillian G. Osborn, Friday morning, September 2, 1892, at ten o'clock,
aged eight months and eleven days, of cholera infantum. Funeral at residence at
3 o'clock this afternoon. Interment at Riverside.
Saturday, September 3, 1892 Page 8
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this paper}}
The body of Albert J. Kelly, who was
drowned at the Nebish, was recovered late last week and buried in Riverside
cemetery.
Saturday, September 3, 1892 Page 8
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this paper}}
A baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Whiteman,
died Monday and was buried Tuesday, at the city cemetery by Undertaker
Gardner.
Saturday, September 3, 1892 Page 8
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this paper}}
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lalonde
died early Tuesday morning and was buried the same day at the Catholic
cemetery.
September 10, 1892 Page 2
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Chapenski died of cholera infantum last Saturday and was interred in the
Catholic cemetery Monday.
September 10, 1892 Page 2
On the body of Captain P. G. Minch,
owner of the Western Reserve, over $700 in cash was found by Captain J. H.
Frahm, of Life Saving Station No. 12, who turned the money over to the late
captain's son, Phillip Minch, of Cleveland.
September 10, 1892 Page 7
The State of Superior.
Jeremiah Leary, of the Atlantic mine,
Houghton, committed suicide Sunday by hanging. He was mentally unsound.
September 10, 1892 Page 7
The State of Superior.
Riley H. Fuller, one of the pioneers of
Luce county, died August 28th aged 72 years.
September 10, 1892 Page 7
The State Of Superior.
James Kirkpatrick, a commission agent
at Escanaba, committed suicide last Saturday by shooting himself. He leaves a
wife and child.
September 10, 1892 Page 9
Nebish Nuggets. (Special Correspondence.)
The friends of Alex McFadden were
shocked to hear of his horrible death. It would be hard to find a more exemplary
young man in this community, or any other, than he was.
September 17, 1892 Page 1
A Strange Killing.
Mrs. Dalton Shoots James Wice Dead at Her Doorway
Saturday Night.
Another killing affray was added to
Chippewa county's annals of tragedies shortly after 8 o'clock last Saturday
evening, when Mrs. Mary Dalton shot down James Wice, at the door of her home, in
the western part of the city. Wice was shot in the left eye, with a revolver
bullet, the ball passing clear through the head, causing instant death. One
story runs about as follows: James Wice, a hard working man who lived with his
wife at Raber and who was employed in the mill of Feltus & Treadwell, came
to this city on the Faxton last Saturday evening in search of a woman to
accompany him home to take care of his sick wife. Mrs. Harriet McIntyre was
recommended and he started out to find her. Shortly after 7 o'clock he called
at M. Reidy's grocery store, corner Magazine and Spruce Sts. and asked Mr. Reidy
to direct him to Mrs. McIntyre's house, which is located in that part of the
city. He was shown the way, but the night was very dark and a dreary rain was
falling at the time Wice made a mistake and knocked at the door of the Dalton
house, and was shot by Mrs. Dalton. This occurred about 8 o'clock, Abram
Dalton, the husband, said to The News that he was down town at the time and
returned home shortly before 9 o'clock. He was told by his wife that she had
shot at some one three times, but did not know whether she hit him or not.
Dalton said he than retired, and did not see the dead man until 6 o'clock Sunday
morning. At 7 o'clock Sunday morning Dalton went to the home of Officer David
Ellis and informed him of the affair, and requested Mr. Ellis to remove the
body, as he did not care to have it so close to his house. The dead body laid
with upturned face and outstretched arms all night long and until almost noon
next day in a torrent of rain when, by order of Coroner Bacon, it was removed to
Blake's morgue.
Mrs. Dalton was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Lessard. She was taken before Justice Warner Wednesday morning,....
The murdered man was 30 years of age, and is said to have been a quiet, sober
and industrious man. He married a daughter of Andrew J. Smith two years ago,
who with one child, survives him.
September 17, 1892 Page 3
Messrs. Randolph and Charles Bishop
received the sad intelligence Saturday by wire that their father was dead. They
left for Woodstock, Ont., immediately.
September 17, 1892 Page 3
Raber. (Special Correspondence.)
Died, on the 1st. instant, George Muir,
the 19 year old son of Wm. Muir. The deceased had been ailing for some time
past, but had only been bedfast a few days when he was called away at about
eleven o'clock Wednesday night. The friends extend sympathy to the bereaved
parents.
September 17, 1892 Page 8
Six More Bodies Found.
Western Reserve Victims Float
Ashore-Other Waftings of the Waves.
Six more bodies from the Western
Reserve wreck came ashore twelve miles north of life saving station No. 12
Thusday morning. They were the remains of Capt. Albert Meyers, the Reserve's
commander, the little son of Capt. Peter G. Minch, the owner, and four unknowns.
They were in a bad state of decomposition and had to be buried on the shore by
the life saving crew at station 12. One of the four is thought to be that of
Martin Klausen, the look out, but Capt. Frahm said he was not sure. The bodies
of Capt. Meyers and the Minch child will be exhumed and taken to Cleveland. This
makes a total of twelve found so out far of the twenty-six lost.
September 24, 1892 Page 2
R. S. Hart was called to Detroit
Wednesday by the death of his brother.
September 24, 1892 Page 2
F. E. Ketchum returned Thursday from
West Superior, where he went to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, A. J.
Owen. Mrs. Ketchum remained in West Superior.
September 24, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
By the death of his father, Luther
Beecher, of Detroit, Geo. W. Beecher, who has been a resident of Negaunee for
fifteen years, becomes a seven-time millionaire.
September 24, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Anton Wylzeck, a pumpman at the Aurora
mine, near Ironwood, was killed by a blast last week.
September 24, 1892 Page 7
Rosedale Items. (Special
Correspondence.)
Mrs. Jas. Wyce has the sympathy of the
neighborhood in her sad bereavement. What imagination can picture, what pen can
indite the pang that stung that poor woman's heart when she realized her
husband's untimely end. There is one consolation, which is that her husband was
a gentleman and respected by all who knew him, for his past history gives him a
spotless reputation.
September 24, 1892 Page 7
Iroquois. (Special
Correspondence.)
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ranson
Van Luven died last Saturday.
September 24, 1892 Page 8
Herman Klasen, of Huron, O., Horace
Fisher and Captain Frank Coles, of Cleveland, arrived in the city yesterday on
the steamer LaSalle. They expect to leave tomorrow in company with Undertaker
Jacob Vanderhook for Lite Saving Station number 12 to exhume the bodies of Mrs.
Captain Minch, her two children, Captain Albert Meyers and Marten Klasen, and
take them to Cleveland for burial. Mr. Klasen is a brother of Martin Klasen, the
lookout who was drowned in the wreck of the Western Reserve. Mr. Fisher is a
stepson of Captain Meyers, and Captain Coles came up to look after the removal
of the Minch's. Other friends and relatives of the others buried at Station 12
are expected to arrive today from Chicago on the same mission. All the bodies,
excepting the six that were in the metalic life boat and that of the Egglesby
child have been recovered. The six unfortunates who were in the metalic boat
will probably never be found, as they went down twenty miles from shore in deep
water, and it is a rare occurrence when old Superior gives up its dead.
October 1, 1892 Page 1
Death of Reuben Montgomery.
The Coulter Murder Revived by a Set of
Peculiar Circumstances.
The Coulter murder is fresh in the
memory of every one in Chippewa county. A few days ago Reuben Montgomery,
brother-in-law of William Coulter, the murderer, and who was the only person who
saw the fatal shot fired, died at his home in the country. Reports from the
branch prison at Marquette are to the effect that Coulter, who is serving a
sentence there, is slowly dying of consumption.... The death of Montgomery
and the serious illness of Coulter are peculiar coincidences.
October 1, 1892 Page 1
Marine.
Undertaker Vanderhook this week brought
down from Deer Park the remains of Capt. Meyers, Florence and Charles Minch,
Martin Klausen and an unknown man, all victims of the Western Reserve. The
bodies will be sent to Cleveland for burial.
October 1, 1892 Page 1
Marine.
James Wiseman, first cook on the City
of London, fell over board near Spanish River Sunday afternoon and was drowned.
Mrs. Wiseman, second cook on the boat, and who witnessed the accident, was
almost crazed with grief.
October 1, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Three-year-old Frankie Frederickson
fell into an unused pit of the Cleveland Iron Company at Ishpeming, Friday and
was drowned.
October 1, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Adolph Thibodeau, a lumber contractor,
died suddenly while on his way from Lake Linden to his camps on Huron bay. His
death was caused by a piece of beefsteak lodging in his throat while
eating.
October 1, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Freddie Kraemer, of Menominee, six
years old, was run over by a team last week and killed.
October 1, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Wm. Walton, an old and well known
resident of Ishpeming, dropped dead suddenly on the street Tuesday of last
week.
October 1, 1892 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Early Tuesday morning, at Marquette a
row boat, containing Levi Frazer and George Cromiller was struck by a fish tug
and wrecked outside the breakwater. Frazer succeeded in reaching the pier and
saved himself, but Cromiller less fortunate was drowned.
October 1, 1892 Page 7
Bay Mills. (Special
Correspondence.)
Catherine St. Leger, infant daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. Armitage, died last Saturday evening, of cholera infantum. We
extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents.
October 8, 1892 Page 2
The bodies of Mrs. P. G. Minch,
Florence and Charles were taken to Cleveland on the steamer Wawatam, and the
funeral services were held at the Black & Wright's undertaking parlors
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The bodies were taken to Woodland cemetery for
interment.
October 8, 1892 Page 2
Bay Mills.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
McDonald died last Sunday of cholera infantum. We sympathize with the bereaved
parents. The little one had been a great sufferer for eight weeks and
everything that could be done for it had been done. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald feel
very grateful to their friends and neighbors who helped them in their
affliction.
October 8, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Thomas Spellman, a 13-year-old
youngster of Ontonagon, was accidently shot last week by a companion who was
carelessly handling a shot gun. He died the next morning. He is the fifth boy
that has been shot there this season.
October 8, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Philo M. Everett, the oldest resident
of Marquette and the pioneer of Marquette county, died at Marquette Sept. 28,
aged 85 years.
Octobet 8, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of Jerry Sullivan, of
Hurontown, who has been missing for the past month, was found in Portage Lake
last week.
October 8, 1892 Page 10
Mrs. B. M. Morris was shocked yesterday
by receiving a telegram from Saginaw announcing the sudden death of her only
brother, Maunie Lenhoff, a bright young man, 24 years of age. Mr. and Mrs.
Morris will leave for Saginaw this evening.
October 15, 1892 Page 10
Marine.
Messrs. L. C. Davis and Edward Simpson,
of Cleveland returned Thursday on the City of Green Bay, the former having
recovered the body of his son, the latter that of his brother, washed ashore
near Lonesome Point, L.S.... The bodies were fully identified and were
shipped to Cleveland by steamer Colonial.
October 22, 1892 Page 1
Death of Lester McKnight.
Capt. A. B. Roach informed The
News last evening of the death of one of his oldest and dearest friends,
Lester McKnight at Vineland, Cal., October 11. Mr. McKnight had consumption,
but heart failure was the direct cause of death. He was born in the Soo, where
he had many friends. His father was a pioneer of this locality, owned the old
Portage railroad around the rapids, valuable dock property and other interests.
McKnight road was named in his honor. Many Sooites will be saddened by the news
of Lester McKnight's death, and all his old friends here extend deep sympathy to
his widow. He was 45 years of age and a good man in every way. Mrs. McKnight and
three children survive him.
October 22, 1892 Page 1
A Fatal Accident.
Alex. Watson Meets Death by a Bullet
From an Unknown Source.
A sad and fatal accident occurred near
Stirlingville last Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of Alex. Watson, a
most estimable young man. David Hill jr. and Alex. Watson, bosum friends,
living in the vicinity of Stirlingville, were returning home from a hunt. Mr.
Watson was walking behind Mr. Hill, who was carrying a rifle over his shoulder.
Following the report of a gun, Mr. Watson cried "I am shot," and would have
fallen had he not been caught by his friend. Mr. Hill called his brother Henry
Hill who was working near. Dr. Webster was summoned, the injured man taken to
the residence of the Hills and everything possible done to relieve, his
sufferings. But his wound was so severe that he died within a few hours. From
whence came the bullet that cut off the life of Mr. Watson is a mystery. The
wound was in the left side, just above the hip bone, and two low to have been
caused by a shot from a rifle carried in the ordinary manner by a man of Mr.
Hill's height. This, with the fact that Mr. Hill had as many cartridges on his
return home as he did when he started out, and the additional fact that other
rifle reports were heard at the time of the accident, leads to the belief that
the wound was caused by a shot fired by some unknown person. David Hill Jr. was
almost crazed with grief over the tragic affair and Dr. Webster had to
administer opiates before he could be calmed. He is exonerated from all blame
in the terrible affair by the Watsons. The remains of Mr. Watson were interred
Tuesday at Graham's cemetery. His death has cast a gloom over the entire
community.
October 22, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
August Johnson, of Crystal Falls, was
crushed to jelly by a C & N. W railroad train at Mastodon last week. Liquor
was to blame for it.
October 22, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A 2-year-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Reiner
Hoch was accidently drowned in an unused shaft of the Pendill mine, Negaunee,
last Saturday morning. Mr. Hoch was the nominee for senator from the 31st
district on the democratic ticket, and in consequence of the sad accident he has
withdrawn from the contest.
October 22, 1892 Page 8
Milton Peterman, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Peterman, died at his home at 6 o'clock last Sunday morning of stomach
trouble. The remains were buried at Riverside Tuesday. The family have the
sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
October 22, 1892 Page 8
J. W. Meyers, of Niagara Falls, arrived
in the city Tuesday night for a visit with his brother-in-law, Charles
Hoffmaster, at the Linsley farm. Mr. Meyers brought the news that Mr. Hoffmaster
inherited $3,000 by the death of his father in New York state a few weeks
ago.
October 29, 1892 Page 2
Hon. N. W. McMahon was called to Mariet
last evening by a telegram announcing that John H. Becket, his brother-in-law
was dying.
October 29, 1892 Page 11
Marine.
W. Lloyd, of Cleveland, arrived at the
Perry Tuesday and left Thursday for Deer Park to secure the body of Engineer
William Seaman, who was engineer of the ill-fated Western Reserve. Mr. Lloyd was
delegated by the Masonic Lodge of Cleveland to exhume Mr. Seaman's remains,
which are buried on the beach near station No. 12. A wife and five children
survive the unfortunate engineer.
October 29, 1892 Page 12
Death of Mrs. W. J. LaLonde.
The remains of Mrs. Millie LaLonde,
wife of William J. LaLonde, who died at Carondelet, Mo., arrived in the city
Tuesday and were interred Wednesday. The death of Mrs. LaLonde was sudden and
unexpected. She leaves a husband and three children. Mrs. Lalonde possessed a
kind and lovable disposition and made friends of all who knew her. Relatives
have the sympathy of all their friends.
October 29, 1892 Page
12
A Noble Woman.
Sad Death of the wife of Pres. Harrison
Tuesday Morning ....
Mrs. Caroline Scott Harrison, the
beloved wife of President Harrison, died at the White House at 1:40 o'clock
Tuesday morning, of quick consumption, ....
Mrs. Harrison, who was 60 years of age
at the time of her death, was the daughter of Dr. John W. Scott, who was
president of an academy for young ladies in Oxford, O....
(Harrison) - A little more than a year
afterwards he returned to Oxford and was married to Miss Scott Oct 20, 1853. He
was then but little over 20 years of age and his wife was still younger.
November 5, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
George Craig, another of the pioneers
of the Upper Peninsula, died at Marquette last week at the ripe age of 73
years.
November 5, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
While out hunting last week John
Corbett, of Ishpeming accidently discharged his gun and was shot through the
heart. He leaves a wife and six children.
November 5, 1892 Page 8
John F. Moloney was called to Cheboygan
this week by the death of his aged father, John Moloney, one of Cheboygan's
oldest and most respected citizens. Mr. Moloney returned Wednesday from his sad
journey.
November 5, 1892 Page 12
Edward Emery, aged 17 years, son of Mr.
and Mrs. E. Emery, died at his home Wednesday evening, of typhoid fever. The
funeral occurred yesterday. Edward was a bright and promising young man, and his
death is severe blow to his parents who have the sympathy of the community in
their bereavement.
November 12, 1892 Page 9
Rosedale Items. (Special
Correspondence.)
John Allen, born at Belfast, Ireland,
Dec. 5th, 1821, departed this life at his home in Rosedale, Nov 5th, 1892. He
was happily converted to God, only about five days before he died and being
questioned closely in regard to his soul he said "I am saved." .... A wife and
six children survive. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Chas. Harger at the
Congregational church, after which the remains were placed in the cemetery here
to wait the resurrection morn.
November 12, 1892 Page
10
A little child of Mr. and Mrs. John
McPherson died yesterday morning of inflamtion of the lungs.
November 19, 1892 Page 2
Rosedale Items.
We are sorry to state that John Allen,
of this place, passed away Friday evening at 4 o'clock. The Congregational
minister preached the funeral sermon, which was very interesting. The funeral
was largely attended, there being twent-nine rigs. The remains were interred
Sunday in the Rosedale burying ground. His widow and family have the hearfelt
sympathy of this community in their sad bereavement.
November 26, 1892 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Henry Lahti, a skip tender in the
Buffalo mine near Negaunee, had his head caught between the cage and timbers in
the shaft and it was torn off as clean as though guillotined. It was the result
of his own carelessness.
December 3, 1892 Page 1
On The Wane.
The body of Chas Lebeau, second mate of
the steamer Western Reserve, which was lost on Lake Superior, August 31st, was
brought down on the steamer City of Green Bay Sunday, and shipped Monday to his
late home at Sand Beach. Lebeau's body was one of the first to be discovered
after the wreck. It was buried near Deer Park, but through some
misunderstanding his relatives were not notified until recently.
December 10, 1892 Page 1
An Afflicted Family.
A Destitute Widow and Children Given
Relief by Kind Neighbours
One of the saddest sights that has
been witnessed in the city for many years was that observed at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Abram Beacock, on East Portage avenue, Thursday. At 3:15 a.m. that day
Mr. Beacock, who had been sick with typhoid fever for many weeks died. At about
the noon hour James Harvey entered the house and found the father dead, Mrs.
Beacock almost sick from overwork and six children, ranging in age from one to
twelve years old, suffering with hunger and shivering with cold, there being no
fuel in the house and but little, if anything to eat. Mr. Harvey at once
notified the neighbors, and with the assistance of E. J. Penny, R. J. Stuart and
others, soon ministered to the wants of the unfortunates. Willing hands soon
arrived and the good women of the neighbourhood did everything in human power to
lighten the grief of the heart-broken Mrs. Beacock and children. The deceased
came here from Bay Mills two months ago, and opened up a meat market in the
Ireland's building, just below Johnstone street, on Portage avenue. When he
arrived here he had about $500, but in opening up his business spent most of it,
and was just beginning to realize some profit when he was stricken down a month
ago. He was 40 years old and before coming to this country lived at Wyevale,
Ont. The funeral will occur today. The widow is deeply grateful to R. J.
Stuart, E. J. Penny, James Harvey proprietor of the Wilbur House, and the ladies
of the various church societies for their kind attentions. Mrs. Parker, mother
of Mrs. Beacock, arrived here yesterday.
December 10, 1892 Page 1
Died of Diphtheria.
Mr. and Mrs. P. McEvoy Lose Two
Children by the Dread Disease.
Rose, the bright 3-year-old daughter,
and Willie, aged 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. McEvoy, died at the Arundel House
Thursday of diphtheria. The little ones had only been ill for a week and their
death is a severe blow to their parents. It was necessary to close the hotel
when the children were taken down. The property has been thoroughly disinfected
and necessary steps have been taken to keep the malady from spreading. Mr. and
Mrs. McEvoy have the sympathy of the community in their double bereavement. The
funeral occurred yesterday and the bodies were interred in the Catholic
cemetery.
December 10, 1892 Page 10
Bay Mills. (Special
Correspondence.)
A sad event, which occurred here last
week, was the death of Mrs. Wm. Johnson, who died last Friday noon, after a
short illness. The deceased was a young woman, of refined and amiable
disposition, and beloved by all who knew her, for her kindness of heart and
womanly qualities. The funeral services were held at the church by Rev. A.
Brown, last Sunday morning. The remains were interred in the Mission Hill
cemetery. She leaves a devoted husband, and two young children, to mourn her
loss. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the husband, parents and
relatives.
December 17, 1892 Page 1
Killed While Switching Cars.
Frank Condon, who formerly ran into the
Soo as a brakesman, was killed last week while switching cars in the yards at
Gladstone. His remains were taken through here last Saturday, on their way to
Ottawa, Ont., for interment.
December 17, 1892 Page 1
Death of Capt. Burr Hursley.
Capt. Burr Hursley, of Marquette, a
brother of Wayne, Jay and Ford Hursley, of this city, and well known here, died
at Ann Arbor Monday. He had been a great sufferer for quite a long time and
death came almost as a welcome relief. Capt. Burr Hursley was a good man and
possessed the same sterling qualities that make his brothers so popular here.
Capt. Jay Hursley was with him when he died. He was a member of Marquette Lodge
No. 101, F & A.M. The remains were interred at Riverside.
December 17, 1892 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Thos. Bargh.
Mrs. Orpah Bargh, wife of Capt. Thos.
Bargh, and sister of Mesdames J. A. Colwell, H. J. LaLonde and F. R. Price of
this city, died at her home in Ishpeming on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward A.
Trelease, Mrs. Thomas Trelease, Mrs. H. J. Lalonde, Judge Colwell and Fred R.
Price left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Trelease are
still at Ishpeming, but the others returned Thursday. The death of Mrs. Bargh
is a great blow to her husband and to her relatives.
December 17, 1892 Page 1
A Sad Death From Scarlet Fever.
Katherine, the baby daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry S. Euans, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning of scarlet fever. The
child had been sick for several weeks. The funeral will occur at 10 'clock this
morning, and the little one will be laid to rest in Riverside. The bereaved
parents have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their baby.
December 3, 1892 Page 2
Bay Mills. (Special
Correspondence.)
Mrs. D. Barclay received the sad
intelligence that two of her sister's children had died of diphtheria on
Thanksgiving day in Williamsport, Pa.
December 17, 1892 Page 1
From Gay to Grave.
Oscar Massbacher's Grandfather Dies at
a Banquet Board.
Oscar Massbacher returned Monday from
Toledo, where he went to attend the golden wedding of his grand parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Roemer, but instead of which he attended a funeral. An elaborate banquet
was in progress. Every living relative of the aged celebrants, to the number of
forty, were seated around the outer edge of a table shaped like a horse shoe.
There were prattling babes and gray-haired men. Grandpa Roemer, seemingly hale
and hearty, had just finished making a model speech. He said that next to the
day he took his wife it was the happiest moment of his life. "I am ready to
die," the old man said, and sat down and immediately expired. A sensational
scene from gay to grave followed. The banquet hall was turned into a room of
mourning. It was a most unusual circumstance and the Toledo papers published
columns about it.
December 17, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
Edward Pugh, a dissipated young
Englishman, committed suicide at Iron Mountain. He took the pistol route.
December 17, 1892 Page 5
Superior. (Special
Correspondence.)
Died, on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the
residence of Rev. J. McGregor, Mrs. P. McNiven, mother of Mrs. McGregor, at the
age of 81 years and 4 months. Her death was very sudden and unexpected, being
in her usual health when the summons came. The community, as well as her
family, will miss Grandma, as she was lovingly called by neighbours and
children. On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock a memorial service was held in
the Congregational church, conducted by Rev. C. F. VanAuken, assisted by Rev. J.
Crane, after which the remains were taken to Sault Ste. Marie, thence to
Hamilton, Ont., for burial. Her son, J. C. Niven, accompanied the body
there.
December 17, 1892 Page 5
Rosedale Items. (Special
Correspondence.)
The little four-year-old boy of John
Wear, died last Saturday afternoon of whooping cough. Rev. DeLong preached the
funeral sermon Monday.
December 17, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
Freddie Frederickson, of Gladstone,
broke through the ice while skating and was drowned.
December 17, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
Frank Derouin, of Escanaba, was killed
by a train last spring and the courts have just awarded the widow $2,300
damages.
December 17, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
Geo. May, 21 years old, of Crystal
Falls, fell 480 feet down the shaft of the Great Western mine to an untimely
death last week. The young man was highly respected.
December 17, 1892 Page
12
J. W. Grady, who died Friday the 9th
inst., at the home of his son-in-law, Jos. Hembroff, of Bruce, was 83 years of
age and the oldest member of the Soo Baptist church. A large number of friends
were present at the burial service, in which Rev. C. F. Bronson, Rev. Casper, of
Donaldson and Rev. Rogers, of the Canadian Soo, participated.
December 24, 1892 Page 1
Sudden Death of Miss Emma
Schultz.
Miss Emma Schultz, daughter of Mrs. Wm.
Stribling, died Monday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held at
St. James church Wednesday, Rev. P. T. Rowe's sermon being a most touching one,
and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. By the death of Miss
Schultz, which was unexpected, the city loses a most popular and charming young
lady. She was a member of St. James church and of the King's Daughters and her
good work will not soon be forgotten. A host of friends sympathize with
sorrowing relatives in their bereavement. Mrs. Stribling desires to thank all
the kind friends for their services in connection with Miss Schultz's sickness
and death.
December 24, 1892 Page 2
Death of John C. Hope.
John C. Hope died last Saturday of
fever. Funeral Services were held Monday, Rev. J. E. Whalen officiating. The
remains were interred in the city cemetery under the auspices of the K. O. T.
M., of which order the deceased was a member. A wife and eight children
are left to mourn his loss. Mrs. Hope desires through THE NEWS to extend thanks
to the many friends for their kind services rendered in her bereavement.
December 24, 1892 Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Trelease, old residents of
this city, came to the county on Tuesday to attend the funeral of their daughter
Mrs. Thomas Bargh, which occurred at Ishpeming Wednesday.
Negaunee Herald.
December 24, 1892 Page 4
Death of Mrs. Bargh.
Two Comments of Home Papers Upon the
Sad Occurrence
(Ishpemings Iron Ore)
The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Thomas H. Bargh was announced in Ishpeming last Monday morning. Death occurred
at Stoneville, where the family resided, and where Mr. Bargh is superintendent
of the Saginaw mine. Mrs. Bargh had been considered as improving since the
birth of twin boys November 29th, although the attending physician feared
complications that might result from acute Bright's disease, which had
developed. Saturday last a change for the worse was noticed and the patient
grew rapidly worse till death ensued Monday morning. Mrs. Bargh was thirty-one
years of age and is survived by Mr. Bargh and five children, all boys, a
daughter having died a few years ago. The eldest is nine years of age. Her
death is a crushing blow to Mr. Bargh, and he has received the sympathy of the
entire community. Mrs. Bargh, whose maiden name was Trelease, formerly lived at
Sault Ste. Marie, where her parents and other relatives still live. In 1881 she
was married at Ishpeming and has resided here continually, where she has made
many friends. The funeral held Wednesday afternoon at Grace church, of which
Mrs. Bargh, was a member, and was conducted by Rev. Wm. Galpin. Mr. ad Mrs.
Trelease, of the Soo, Mrs. Bargh's parents, attended the funeral and also Mrs.
H. J. LaLonde, J. A. Colwell and Fred Price, of the same place. Mrs. L. A.
Marcell, of Tower, Minn., and Mrs. W. N. Morse, of Minneapolis, sisters of Mrs.
Bargh, and both formerly of Negaunee, were present. Other relatives from
outside points were Miss Sedgwick, who is attending school at Kenosha, Wis.,
Joseph Bargh, of Ironwood, brother of T. H. Bargh, and Arthur Whiteley, of
Wakefield.
(Death of Mrs. Bargh
Negaunee Herald.)
The death of Mrs. Thomas Bargh,
which occurred at her residence in Stoneville, at an early hour Monday morning,
was an event that brought sorrow to many hearts in our place. Mrs. Bargh, nee
Orpha Trelease, spent much of her childhood in our city, and was known by those
who followed her to womanhood as one of the most charming of women. Her death
was sudden and proved a shock to the wide circle of her acquaintances. The
funeral occurred at Ishpeming Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a large
concourse of people. Deceased leaves a family of five boys, the oldest of whom
is but nine years.
December 24, 1892 Page
12
Miss Matilda Gurnoe's Demise.
See also Dec. 17 P. 12
On Wednesday Miss Matilda Gurnoe,
eldest daughter of John Gurnoe, died of neuralgia of the heart, with other
complications. Miss Gurnoe was a well known lady, devoted to her family and to
her church, St. Mary's of which she was the organist. Her death is mourned not
only by relatives, but by a host of friends and acquaintances. The funeral
occurred yesterday morning at St. Mary's church and the remains were escorted to
their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery by a large concourse.
December 24, 1892 Page
12
See also Dec 17 p.12
Bay Mills. (Special
Correspondence.)
Death has once more visited our town
and taken away a loving mother. Last Tuesday evening Mrs McMahon expired, after
a lingering illness, borne with the utmost resignation. The deceased had been
suffering with a cancer for over a year and the best physicians of the Soo were
consulted, but to no purpose. She was also sent to Ann Arbor for treatment and
was there pronounced incurable. She leaves a loving husband and five children
to mourn her loss. Her remains were taken to Alpena for interment on Thursday.
We extend our sympathy to the mourners in their affliction.
December 31, 1892 Page 1
Death of an Old Resident.
George Merkley, of Hay Lake, aged 74 ,
and an old and respected resident, died Monday. The remains were interred in
the Rosedale cemetery.
December 31, 1892 Page 1
Death of Little Fred Cady.
Freddie, aged nine months and two
weeks, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Cady, died Christmas morning at nine
o'clock, of a complication of lung and bronchial troubles and general debility.
The little one had been a great sufferer from birth and the angel of Yuletide
brought him happiness in death. It was a sad Christmastide for the sorrowing
parents and they have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends and
acquaintances. The remains were interred at Riverside Tuesday afternoon.
December 31, 1892 Page 3
Detour. (Special
Correspondence.)
Humphrey Jones, an old and respected
citizen of Detour, passed quietly away on Monday Dec. 26, with a disease, of the
throat. Mr. Jones was born in County Termanoh, Ireland. Leaving there when 19
years old he came to the county of Victoria, Canada, from where he removed to
Bruce county, settling at Ellengouan, where he leaves two brothers. He arrived
in the United States in 1881, and settled in Detour, where he leaves a large
circle of friends. In politics he was a republican and had been a member of the
Orange order for over forty years.
December 31, 1892 Page 6
The State of Superior.
James Redfern, of Hermansville, fell
from the top of a freight car and broke his neck.
December 31, 1892 Page 12
James Mackin, whose leg was broken a
couple of weeks ago, died Wednesday night at the Arundle House, where he was
being cared for by P. McEvoy.
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