Death Notices Jan - Dec 1893
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Death Notices Jan - Dec 1893
January 7, 1893 Page 1
Albert Belrose, aged 12 years, living
with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Belrose, at the west end, died on Saturday last and
was buried Monday from the Tabernacle. The attending physicians, Drs. Harrison
& Ross, were untiring in their attention, but the disease, inflammation and
abscesses, proved fatal. The mother desires to express her gratitude for the
many kindnesses shown in her hour of affliction.
January 7, 1893 Page 2
Death of Ex. Gov. Baldwin.
At 1 o'clock last Saturday afternoon,
Henry P. Baldwin, ex-governor of Michigan and ex-senator fo the United States,
died at his home in Detroit. His death was not unexpected by his friends, as he
had been in poor health for a number of years. Senator Baldwin was nearly 79
years old at the time of his death. He was born in Massachasetts and came to
Michigan in 1837, locating in Detroit, where he went into business. Entering
state polictics in 1860, Mr. Baldwin soon became a prominent figure. He was
state senator in 1861 and 1862 and during his term was chairman of the committe
which had charge of the improvement of the St. Mary's Falls ship canal, then the
principal public work of the state, and held other important positions during
his term. He was elected govenor in 1868 and 1870 and by his energy and
capability state affairs were splendidly advanced.
January 7, 1893 Page 2
Accidental Drowning of Wake
Hubbell.
Wake Hubbell, of Wenton Place, Ohio, a
travelling salesman well known to many Soo people, and the owner of considerable
property in this city, was drowned Dec. 28th, near Vienna, Ala., while crossing
the Tombigbee river. Mr. Hubbell had been travelling in the South for the firm
of Robert Howe, Cincinnati, O., and was on his way from Mobile to Vienna with
horses and buggy, accompanied by a negro driver. An attempt was made to ford
the river, which was swollen by heavy rains, and the horses, buggy and contents
were swept down the stream by the current and Mr. Hubbell met his death. The
negro escaped. Mr. Hubbell's untime demise is deeply regretted by many here.
January 7, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of Daniel McKay, of
Whitedale, near Manistique, was found last week burned to a crisp in the charred
remains of what had once been his home. Threats had been made against his life
and foul play is suspected.
January 14, 1893 Page 2
Little Idwal Francis Roberts, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts, who died last Saturday morning, of congestion of
the brain, was buried at Garden River Thursday.
January 14, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Lemuet Sherman, of Negaumee, fatally
shot himself, while carelessly handling a revolver.
January 21, 1893 Page 1
Death of Ex President Hayes.
Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes died
at his home at Fremont, O., Tuesday night at 11 o'clock after a short illness.
His funeral occurred at Fremont Thursday afternoon. The colors at the forts
here hung at half-mast and the national salute was fired.
January 21, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John C. Swanson, of Menominee, was
crushed to death last week by a falling cornice.
January 21, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Peter Norquoist, of Menominee,
committed suicide at Ironwood last week. He shot himself through the
head.
Janurary 21, 1893 Page 4
Alfred Lawson, of St. Ignace, was
frozen to death last week while crossing the straits between Mackinac Island and
Mackinac City.
January 21, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
E. C. Preston and H. H. Beaudry,
Marquette trainmen, lost their lives in the Hotel St. Louis, Duluth, which was
destroyed by fire last Friday.
January 21, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Dr. Melosche, resident physician of the
Portage Entry stone quarries, was shot and killed by Erick Kangas, a Finlander.
The murder was atrocious and entirely unprovoked.
January 21, 1893 Page 6
Drummond.(Special Correspondence.)
There is a great deal of sickness on
the island. The grip is quite prevalent. Mrs. Parish and an infant child of Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Fairchild recently died from the effects of this malady.
January 28, 1893 Page 1
Blaine Is Dead.
He Passed Away at Washington
....
Hon. James Gillespie Blaine, one of the
greatest men ever produced by America or any other land, died at his Washington
home yesterday forenoon at 11 o'clock.....
James Gillespie Blaine was born in
Washington county, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1830 and would have been 63 years
old next Tuesday. He came of good revolutionary stock. His father was an
educated gentleman and his grandfather was a colonel under Washington.
....
January 28, 1893 Page 2
Stevensburgh.(Special Correspondence.)
Owing to the negligence the
correspondent failed to chronicle the death and sketch the life of John W.
Grady, who died after a brief illness of a week at the residence of Jos.
Hembroff, on December 10, at the ripe old age of 83. Mr. Grady was born in the
province of Nova Scotia, Nov. 25, 1809. While in that country he followed the
occupation of fishing and sailing which he carried on quite successfully. From
there he went to Grey Co. Ont., near Leith, where he purchsed a farm and
followed rural pursuits for thirty years. Getting old and infirm he bequeathed
his farm to his son James and in 1885 came to the Soo, and lived with his
daughter Mrs. Jos. Hembruff up to the time of his death. Mr. Grady
intellectually was a very bright man and could converse on almost any topic
fluently and was well informed on current events. He had been an earnest and
devout christian for about thirty years. He leaves a family of twelve,
scattered our different parts of North America, to mourn his loss. His remains
were interred in Sand Hill cemetery, and many friends attended the funeral,
showing him the last respect that is possible for man to show the death on this
earth.
January 28, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Fred Peterson died from starvation in
the Menominee county poor house last week. He refused to eat anything and
fasted for sixteen days. Disappointment in love was the cause.
January 28, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
W. A. Burt, of Hurley, a former
resident of St. Ignace, died at Hurley last week. Mr. Burt was a well known
banker and was cashier of the First National bank of Hurley at the time of his
death.
January 28, 1893 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Esta Lundborg, a domestic employed at
the residence of Express Agent A. Neil, at Marquette, was so badly burned last
week that she only lived a few hours. Her clothing was ignited from a lamp
which was broken by the unfortunate girl falling down stairs.
January 28, 1893 Page 6
Stirlingville.(Special Correspondence.)
Our school has been closed by order of
Health Officer Webster on account of an out break of deptheria at the residence
of Joseph Everleigh. Three of the family have been carried off by the dreadful
disease and another bright little girl is not expected to survive. The
remainder of the family are all up and doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Everleigh
have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.
January 28, 1893 Page 8
Death of Fireman Maurice Crowe.
Maurice Crowe, aged 24, a fireman on
the South Shore line residing in this city died last Saturday of pneumonia after
a short illness. The remains were taken to Marquette, where they were interred
under the auspices of the B. of L. F. Mr. Crowe was an estimable young man.
He had been married only a few months and his death is a sad blow to his young
wife. Mrs. Crowe desires to express her heartfelt gretitude to the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen, the Duluth, South Shore & Alantic railway officials
and to the many friends for aid and sympathy during her late affliction. The
South Shore passenger engines are draped in mouning in memory of the late
fireman Crowe.
Janauary 28, 1893 Page 8
Killed by the Cars.
Mark Bigger, son of George Biggar, of
Sugar Island, was killed by the cars at Cisco last week. The unfortunated man
was known by many in the city. The remains were interred in the Riverside
cemetery Saturday.
February 4, 1893 Page 1
Death of Mr. J. S. Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gilray received a
dispatch Wednesday announcing the death of Mrs. J. S. Edwards, of West Superior,
who resided in this city about seven years ago. She was a sister of Mrs. Wm.
Gilray, R. B. Burchill, J. S. Burchill and A. S. Burchill, of this city.
February 4, 1893 Page 8
A little child of Peter Rivers died
Monday of croup and was laid to rest in the city cemetery Tuesday.
February 4, 1893 Page 8
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David
Ross died last Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon at Riverdale.
February 4, 1893 Page 8
Charlie, the three-year-old child of
Mr. and Mrs. William Machelle died Sunday last and was buried at Riverdale
Monday afternoon.
February 11, 1893 Page 1
Death of a Lake Superior
Pioneer.
Joseph V. Brown, who was many years ago
editor of the Lake Superior Journal (now the Mining Journal of Marquette) at the
Soo, died at his home in Conneaut, Ohio, last week at the ripe age of 76 years.
Deceased was a graduate of Yale and was an unassuming man who had the credit of
fine ability in the community in which he lived most of his life.
February 18, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Frank Novak, shot and killed Steve
Gabriel at Ishpeming last week. The shooting was done in self defense.
February 18, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Miss Agnes Primo, of Menominee, was
struck by a runaway horse last week and received injuries which resulted in her
death.
February 18, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
William Galbraith sr. an old resident
of Crystall Falls, fell from the roof of a house Monday while shoveling snow and
broke his neck. He died instantly.
February 18, 1893 Page 8
Death of William McKay.
William McKay, aged 48 years, died at
his home at Hay Lake, Friday Feb. 10, after a linguering illness of two years,
of consumption. The remains were interred in Rosedale cemetery Sunday
afternoon. The widow and family and his brother, Donald McKay and family extend
thanks to the many friends who so kindly offered their services in the sickness
and death of their beloved one.
February 25, 1893 Page 1
The Grim Reaper.
Death of Nelson Ostrom, a Faithful Old
Lock Employee.
The sufferings of Nelson Ostrom, the
faithful old lock employee, who has been sick for so long, were ended by death
Wednesday night at the Stewart boarding house, on River street. His remains
were interred yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery, all the members of the
lock force turning out in a body to pay their respect to the memory of their
late comrade. An inventory of the effects of the deceased showed that he
possessed $93.86 in cash, five watches- four silver and one gold- in addition to
clothing etc. These articles will be taken care of until such time as they can
be turned over to relatives, of whom not much is known, except that the deceased
had two sisters in the old country. Nelson Ostrom, whose age is unknown, but who
was thought to have been 65 to 70 years old, was of a very peculiar disposition.
One of his eccentricities was a lack of confidence in the banks. It is related
of him that several years ago he hid a sum of money, said to be $650, in the
woods across the river, and on account of his failure to properly mark the spot
was unable afterwards to find the money, which, so far as known, remains in its
hiding place to this day.
February 25, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Patrick O'Connell, a prominent citizen
of Iron Mountain, died last week of heart disease.
February 25, 1893 Page 8
The remains of Mrs. Allan Rains, wife
of Supervisor Allen Rains, were laid to rest Monday in the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Rains was well known and highly respected lady. The Rains family returned
Thursday to their home at Nebish.
March 4, 1893 Page 2
Bay Mills. (Special Correspondence.)
Mrs. Videon, of Dollar Settlement, died
while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Teeple, at Bay Mills. The remains were
interred in the Mission Cemetery Feb. 22nd.....
March 4, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph Hocking, a miner working in the
Republic mine, was crushed by a fall of earth last week and instantly
killed.
March 4, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Anthony Fassbender, for many years a
brakeman on the D., S.S. & A., railway, fell under his train at Michigamme
and was killed. He had been married but seventeen days.
March 11, 1893 Page 1
Funeral of the Late Mrs. N. L.
Martin.
The funeral of the late Mrs. N. L.
Martin occurred at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A
large concourse of friends and acquaintances was in attendance. Members of K.
O. T. M., of which order the bereaved husband was a member, attended in a body.
The sermon was preached by Rev. G. W. Luther, the pastor, and the remains were
laid to rest temporarily in the city cemetery by Undertaker Vanderhook.
March 11, 1893 Page 1
Strange and Sudden Death.
On Tuesday, shortly after dinner,
Martha, aged 13 years, daughter of Mr. Grimmell, a farmer near Dafter, was
suddenly seized with symptoms of choking, foamed at the mouth, and died in a few
moments. She was in excellent health at the time and ate a hearty dinner. She
was a lovely girl. Mr. Grimmell came to the city Wednesday for the coffin, and
took back with him an older daughter who resides here.
March 11, 1893 Page 1
J. T. Williams Killed in
Montana.
J. T. Williams, formerly of this city,
who has for the past few years been working on a railroad near Bozeman, Mont.,
was accidently killed on Feb. 20, by falling from his engine. Every person who
was acquainted with Mr. Williams will regret the sad fate which has befallen him
and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and children. Mr.
Williams worked for a number of years in the round house at this place and was
highly reapected by all who knew him.
March 11, 1893 Page 1
Mrs. J. M. Saxton, of Harvey, Ill., and
Geo. W. Martin, of Stevens Point, Wis., who were called here by the death of
Mrs. N. L. Martin, will depart for their homes today. The two little motherless
children have been placed in good hands. Mr. Martin will take home with him his
baby niece Edith. The older child Lillian will find a home, temporarily at
least, where the father can often see her, with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sutton, who
have generously offered to care for her a year in the hope of being allowed to
adopt her at that time, as their own.
March 11, 1893 Page 2
Mrs. N. L. Martin.
Comments of the Florence (Wis) Mining
News on Her Demise.
Lizzie, beloved wife of N. Leslie
Martin, associate editer of the Sault Ste. Marie News, died at her home in that
city at 3 o'clock Thursday morning, of double pneumonia, after an comparitively
brief illness. Deceased was 25 -years of age, and leaves two beautiful little
children aged 13 months and 2 ½ years, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Martin
formerly resided in Florence. Leslie having been foreman of the Mining News
office for a number of years. Mrs. Martin was formerly Lizzie Moore and was a
member of the Florence Presbyterian chuch choir in 1887-8. She was the niece of
Mrs. John M. Saxton, who lived here several years ago. The couple were married
by Rev. H. P. Cory, at Sault Ste. Marie, May 2, 1888, and have resided there
ever since their happy union. Mrs. Martin was a charming lady and a most
devoted wife and mother. A large circle of warm friends in Florence extend
their heartfelt sympathy and condolescence to the grief stricken husband in this
hour of his great bereavement.
March 11, 1893 Page 3
Nebish Nuggets. (Special Correspondence)
John Brownlee, one of the pioneers of
St. Joseph's Island, died Monday night.
March 11, 1893 Page 8
Gertie Fieldman, aged four years, died
of scarlet fever Sunday and was buried in the city cemetery Wednesday. The
funeral was public and a number of friends attended.
March 18, 1893 Page 2
Sugar Island (Special Correspondence)
Mr. Moffat, an old and respected
resident of Sugar Island, died at the residence of her son, Thos. Moffat,
Saturday last, at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 6 days. The funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. T. R. Easterday and the remains were interred in the island
cemetery Monday.
March 18, 1893 Page 7
Mrs. Charles Ripley received a telegram
this week, that announced the death of her brother Egie Ashmun, in California.
Mr. Ashmun was an old Soo boy, but had resided in the far west for several
years.
March 18, 1893 Page 8
An adopted child of Louis Sabin died
yesterday morning.
March 25, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior
A Finn named Kangas was found dead on
the railway tracks near the Blue mine. He had been decapitated by a passing
train.
March 25, 1893 Page 6
Suicide at Cedarville. (Special Correspondence)
A strange case of suicide happened here
last Monday.
A young swede named Frank Peterson
arrived at his brother's place here two weeks ago, being in ill health. In a fit
of despondency he took about two feet of rope and went into the woods a short
distance from the house. He tied the line to a small cedar tree four feet above
the snow, made a good loop in which he thrust his head and with his hands in his
pockets knelt down and strangled himself to death. He was found a few hours
after by his brother. An unbalanced mind undoubtedly caused him to commit the
rash act.
April 8, 1893 Page 9
Attorney E. S. B. Sutton was called to
Romeo early in the week by the death of his mother, who has been sick for a long
time. Mr. Sutton has the sympathy of his many friends.
April 8, 1893 Page 9
William Chandler was called to Battle
Creek Thursday by a telegram announcing the death of Charles Merritt, a favorite
uncle.
April 8, 1893 Page 9
Mrs. Martin Schacht was called to
Hancock Wednesday by the death of her mother, Mrs. Wybert.
April 8, 1893 Page 10
R. B. Smith died Thursday night after a
short attack of inflammation of the bowels. The remains will probably be
interred Sunday at Riverside. Mr. Smith was a brother-in-law of the Campbell
brothers. A wife and five young children are left to mourn his loss.
April 15, 1893 Page 1
Death of Philanthropist George I.
Seney.
George I. Seney, of New York, died
last Saturday. Mr. Seney was a millionaire several times. He was largely
interested in Chippewa county and was the chief owner of the big Chippewa county
farm managed by E. C. Davidson. Seney, the well known town on the D.S.S. &
A. was named after the noted New York philanthropist. Mr. Seney was about 70 at
the time of his death.
April 15, 1893 Page 1
Mrs. Louisa St. Pierre, the aged mother
of Paul and Napoleon St. Pierre, of this city, died Wednesday at her home near
Montreal.
April 15, 1893 Page 2
Edward G. Ashmun.
A Brief Obituary From the Pen of an Old
Friend of the Family.
An old friend of the Ashmund family
has furnished THE NEWS the following sketch of Edward G. Ashmund, who died March
15, 1893 at Fresno, Cal.
Edward G. Ashmun, son of Judge Edward
Ashmun, formerly of this city, was born in Sault Ste. Marie, March 31st, 1858
and was at the time of his death, sixteen days less than thirty-five years of
age. Mr. Ashmun was brought up in this city, and the family, originally from
New York state, were both there and here affiliated with the Presbyterian church
Judge Samuel Ashmaun, E. G.'s grandfather and Jehudi Ashmun famous to
colonization of Laberia, and first govenor of that county, were brothers. Edward
G. Ashmun was educated in the common school of this city, and in his day, school
district No. 1 not only embraced the whole village, but the whole township as
well. Much of the time while he was a pupil the school was taught by Rev. T. R.
Easterday, who for several years was the only protestant minister in the county
of Chippewa. His instructions in the church, the Sunday school and the day
school were received from that clergyman, by whom he was baptized. In a period
of nearly thirty years the funerals of the grandfsther, father, mother, sister,
nieces, nephews, and nearly all the marriages were conducted or solemnized by
the one pastor who, on the 17th, at the hour Edward E. was buried in San
Francisco, held memorial services with the relatives and friends in the old
Ashmun homestead on Ridge street.
The family here knew of Egie's
illness, but were ignorant of its serious character until the message of Charles
Harris was received, announcing his death. Mr. Ashmun went west about ten years
ago. He was for almost all the time since in the employ of one firm, by whom he
was held in the highest esteem. Some two years ago he married Miss Anna
Shultzberg of whom he was the most devoted of husbands. Mrs. Ashmun, with an
infant daughter twelve days old at the fatheris death, are left in their
loneliness.....
April 15, 1893 Page 2
Death of William White.
Wm. White died of pneumonia at his
residence, near Portage avenue, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. White was born
in England 43 years ago. He leaves a wife and one child, 4 years old. He has
lived in this city for six years and was well liked by all who knew him. He
joined the A. W. U. W., in March 1892. Consequently the family will receive from
that organization $2000, the amount of insurance carried by every member of that
order. The funeral will be held at the Tabernacle tomorrow at 1:30 p. M. And
the remains will be interred under the auspices of the A. O. U. W.
April 15, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Julius Anderson, a Manistique
Norwegian, suicided last week by partaking liberally of arsenic.
April 15, 1893 Page 9
H. M. Oren received a telegram
Thursday, from Port Austin announcing the death of Mrs. Oren's brother's wife
Mrs. W. H. Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Oren left for Port Austin on Thursday evening
train. Mrs. Wallace leaves a husband and five small children. Her death is a
particularly sad one.
April 15, 1893 Page 10
Death of George Grose in
California.
The Escondido, Cal. Times has this
mention of the death of a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Grose, formerly of the Soo.
George Grose, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Grose, died at the family residence
northwest of town, Wednesday, March 23, 1893, aged nine years. The funeral
services were held at the Catholic church Friday and a large procession of
friends of the family followed the remains to the grave, in the Catholic
cemetery.
April 15, 1893 Page 10
Death of James H. McGrory.
James H. McGrory died at St. Louis last
week. He left the Soo for Hot Springs several months ago. On his way back he
caught a cold and died at St. Louis. His brother John went after his
remains.
April 22, 1893 Page 2
One Dago Stabs Another.
Another stabbing affray occurred in the
Swede saloon, on Water street, Monday afternoon. Matti Toffoft, and Italian,
ran the blade of a large pocket knife into the back of Miki Bornti, a fellow
country man, inflicting a dangerous wound. They were engaged in a row with
others. Bornti is in a precarious condition and may not recover. Officer
McIntyre arrested Toffoti and the stabber is now in jail.
April 22, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Mrs. Stephen VanPatten, of Menominee,
was instantly killed by being thrown headforemost from a wagon by a runaway
team.
April 22, 1893 Page 6
Donaldson. (Special Correspondence)
Died.- On April 11th, the infant child
of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Londry. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all who
know them....
April 22, 1893 Page 9
Killed By A Corn Cure.
Death of Mechanical Superintendent
Preston of the Canada Pacific Railway.
David Preston, the mechanical
superintendent of the Canadian Pacific railway, died last week. The cause of
his death is an unusual one. Some time ago he bought a solution for the purpose
of curing his corns. He placed some of it on a bad corn. Soon after this,
blood poisoning ensued and to save his life for the time being, it was necessary
to amputate his foot. This, however, did not much improve his condition and
after a few days it was found that his leg would also have to come off. The
exhaustion from these operations caused his death. He was sixty-five years old
and was one of the best known railway men in the country.
April 29, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A homesteader near Marquette, known as
Paddy Pigeon, blew out the gas the other night in a room in the Bay View hotel,
Marquette, and "He's up with the angels now."
April 29, 1893 Page 9
Death of Miss Ida Allen.
Miss Ida Allen, aged 21, daughter of
Mrs. J. M. Adams, died suddenly of heart disease at 7 o'clock Saturday morning.
The funeral occurred at the M. E. Church Monday afternoon, the Rev. J. E.
Whalen, of this city, and the Rev. Duncan, of the Canadian Soo, officiating.
The remains were interred at Riverside by Undertaker Vanderhook. Miss Allen was
an accomplished young lady and beloved by all who knew her.
May 6, 1893 Page 1
Death of Mrs. H. D. Rains.
After a lingering illness from the
dread disease consumption, Mrs. Howell D. Rains, wife of Alderman Rains, of the
Fourth ward, quietly passed away at 11 o'clock last night. Mrs. Rains was born
in the Soo and was the oldest daughter of Capt. Wm. Greenough. She was a
loveable Christain and in her death a husband and four children sustain an
inestimable loss. They have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their
bereavement.
May 6, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Richard Varcoe, a miner and old
resident of Ishpeming, fell down a shaft of the Lake Superior mine and was
killed, last week.
May 6, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Darlington and James Cruley were
drowned last Saturday while crossing the Manistique river on logs two miles
north of Manistique.
May 6, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
George Lemmon, a baggageman on the Lake
Superior limited train of the Sout Shore railway, got squeezed between a coach
and a sleeper Sunday night while making a coupling, and died soon after from the
injuries received.
May 6, 1893 Page 9
Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming last a bright
child last Saturday. The interment was at Riverside Sunday.
May 6, 1893 Page 10
The death of Charles Rogers, a
dredgeman for Carkin & Stickney, occurred Wednesday.
May 6, 1893 Page 10
D. J. Ranson received a letter from
John c. Spry yesterday announcing the death of Fred Biel, lumber buyer for the
Spry lumber Co. Mr. Biel often visited the Soo and was known as a genial warm
hearted, sincere gentleman. He was an intimate friend of Mr. Ranson.
May 13, 1893 Page 1
Death of Jerry Ryan.
Jerry Ryan, a well known young man, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ryan, died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock. He was taken ill
with pneumonia last December, which developed into consumption, from which he
never recovered. The deceased was 21 years, 5 months and 10 days old. The
funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at 8 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
May 13, 1893 Page 9
The funeral of John Mansfield, an old
Chippewa county farmer, occurred Thursday.
May 13, 1893 Page 9
The father of Mrs. C. J. Johnson and
Mrs. M. J. Magee, who was in the navy, dropped dead this week.
May 13, 1893 Page 10
Pine Grove Items.(Special Correspondence)
John Mansfield an old and respectable
citizen of this place, died Tuesday the 9th, after a short illness. Mr.
Mansfield was one of the pioneers of this county, coming here fourteen years ago
and has helped to build this county to its present conditon.
May 13, 1893 Page 10
Thomas Roy Bye, the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. Bye, died on Tuesday evening. The remains were interred at
Riverside cemetery Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bye wish to thank their friends and
nieghbours for helpful kindness extended.
May 20, 189 Page 3
Raber Ripples.(Special Correspondence)
Died on Friday last, in her eleventh
year, Miss Sophia Oberle, eldest child and only daughter of Joseph Oberle, it is
thought her trouble was typhoid pneumonia, but no doctor was in attendance on
account of broken telephone lines. The sorrowning family have the hearfelt
sympathy of the whole community.
May 20, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph Murphy, a Negaunee boy, fell
from an ore car and was crushed to death under the wheels.
May 20, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Isaac B. Christie was drowned last week
in the Metropolitan Lumber Co's mill pond at Stockville.
May 20, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
William Golden, brakesman, fell over
the end of a box car at Houghton last Saturday and was instantly killed.
May 20, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Jos. A. Vannier, one of Marquette's
most prominent French-Canadian citizens, died last week of pnemonia. He was
prominent in politics and was highly esteemed for many good qualities.
May 20, 1893 Page 9
Mr. and Mrs. Albert King, of Bay Mills,
arrived in the city Thursday to attend the funeral of Mr. King's brother-in-law,
Peter Bedard.
May 27, 1893 Page 1
Killed The Fireman.
Frank Niles Loses His Life in An
Accident on the Soo Line
A serious accident occurred Tuesday on
the Soo Line at Whitefish Hill, a short distance east of Rapid River, resulting
in the death of Frank Niles, a fireman, of Gladstone. A freight was running in
onto a siding, when the weight of the engine caused the roadbed, which was of
sand, to give away, toppled the engine and several cars over and buried the
fireman in the wreck.
May 27, 1893 Page 3
Nebish Nuggests. (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. McCarty are lamenting the
loss of their infant son who died on the 15th inst. The remains were interred
in the cemetery on St. Joseph's Island.
May 27, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Dan Murphy and George Smith were
drowned in Portage Lake Saturday, owing to their reckless conduct while out
boating.
May 27, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Little Frankie Ties, of Escanaba, was
run over by a locomotive last week and instantly killed. He was crossing the
track when the fatality occurred.
May 27, 1893 Page 10
Geo. Young, who lives in the country
died Thursday, and was buried yesterday.
May 27, 1893 Page 10
Walter J., the little son of Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. E. Berier, died Satureday morning, of congestion of the brain, at the
age of 2 years and 29 days. The funeral occurred Monday at St. Mary's church and
the remains were interred in the city cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bernier desire to
thank their friends for their kind acts performed in their hour of trial.
June 3, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A. W. Graves, a dissolute character of
Crystal Falls, shot and killed Schblaske, a local saloon keeper. Enmity had
existed between the two men for some time.
June 3, 1893 Page 10
The infant son of Captain and Mrs.
George Hursley died Thursday afternoon. The funeral occurred yesterday. Mr.
and Mrs. Hursley have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.
June 17, 1893 Page 1
DROWNED IN FORD RIVER.
Oscar Lerou Leaves Bay Mills To go On A
Drive And Loses His Life.
Moses Lerou, of LaFontaine, Simcoe
county, Ontario, a brother of Jos. Lerou, of Bay Mills, and of Mrs. Fred
Dufresne, of the Soo, was in the city this week attending to matters growning
out of the drowning of his son Oscar, about two weeks ago, near Escanaba. Oscar
Lerou was 19 years and five days old when he drowned. He came to the Soo a
little over a year ago and went to work soon afterwards for the Hull &
Munson Co., at Bay Mills. That he was frugal is proven by the fact that his
father found $110, to his credit in the Soo Savings Bank; $21 at the Hall &
Munson office; #15 and a trunk full of good clothes and a gold watch at an
Escanaba hotel. Young Lerou left here to go on a Gord river drive. On the last
day of May he was riding on a log with another driver and fell off. Coming up
once, his companion could not rescue him and his body has not been recovered.
The drowning took place 35 miles from the mouth of the stream and three miles
above the Ford river dam. The father of the drowned man is a hard working
farmer and was deeply affected by the sudden loss of his favorite son. He left
for home Thursday after having secured all of his son's effects.
June 17, 1893 Page 1
Miss Ida Bloch, who was a trained nurse
and was well known here, recently died at a sanitarium, at Palmyra, Wis,
June 17, 1893 Page 2
Sugar Island.(Special Correspondence.)
Ellen Illa, the five-year-old daughter
of Mrs. Thomas S. Parr and grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Perry, of Sugar
Island, died Thursday. The little one was born on Sugar Island June 17, five
years ago, and will be buried there today, which is also June 17.
June 24, 1893 Page 1
Death of J. T. Whiting.
Found dead Thursday in a Tumble-Down
Detroit Shanty J.
Tallman Whiting, the aged and well
known vessel man, was found dead Thursday noon in a small shanty near the coal
shed at the Detroit waterworks, Detroit, which he had entered to escape a rain
shower. The discovery was made by a brick-mason, who entered the shed about
12:30 o'clock.
Mr. Whiting was over 70 years of age,
and is supposed to have died of heart disease or apoplexy. He was general agent
of the Lake Superior Transit Co., and agent of the Western Transit Co. and
Anchor Line. Mr. Whiting once reseded at the Soo and is remembered by all the
older citizens.
June 24, 1893 Page 1
The two months old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Herington died on Tuesday and was interred in the city
cemetery.
June 24, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Abraham Brami, of Ironwood, took a jay
cure treatment there, and died last week.
June 24, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Chas. Thorsen, of Ishpeming, succumbed
to the heat last week. He died a few hours after.
June 24, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A. W. Graves, the slayer of Frank
Scholbraske at Crystal Falls, will serve 15 years in prison for his
crime.
June 24, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
George Argall, a 13-year-old las of
Ispheming, was drowned last Saturday morning while bathing in the Pent
pond.
June 24, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph Wertin, sr., father of Bishop
Vertin, of the Catholic diosese, died at his home in Hancock on the 11th inst.,
aged 75 years. Mr. Wertin was a pioneer merchant of the Upper Peninsula.
June 24, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Julius Cherrick, of Menminee, while out
hunting Sunday, was accidently shot through the head. He was prostrated by the
heat and in falling to the ground his gun was discharged. His injury is
fatal.
July 1, 1893 Page 1
Christopher the infant child of Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Quillian, died last Monday.
July 1, 1893 Page 1
Mrs. Joseph Pigeon, who resided in the
east end, died Tuesday of pneumonia. Her remains were interred in the Catholic
cemetery.
July 1, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Emil Prittimaa, of Hancock, was drowned
while bathing in the lake last week.
July 1, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Two Swedish miners named John Larson
and Gust Johnston were killed by a cave-in at the Chapin mine last week.
July 1, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Zadra Vitore and August Hendrickson,
two miners, fell 350 feet down a shaft of the Mansfield mine, near Crystal
Falls, and were instantly killed.
July 1, 1893 Page 10
J. R. Ryan left yesterday for Cheboygan
to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Moloney, who died Thursday. Mrs. Moloney
was a sister-in-law of Alderman Moloney, of this city, who with his wife, will
attend the funeral.
July 8, 1893 Page 2
His Fall Prove Fatal
Wm. Ritter, who was terribly injured
Friday of last week, by falling into the new lock pit, died Wednesday. An
inquest was held by Coroner Bacon and it was decided that no one was to blame
for the accident. The unfortunate man's relatives at Toronto were notified by
Hughes Bros. & Bangs and in compliance with their instructions the body was
shipped to that place yesterday.
July 8, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Jacob Miller, a cigar maker, suicided
at Ontonagan last week by shooting himself through the head with a revolver.
Domestic trouble caused the deed.
July 8, 1893 Page 9
Harry Archibald, the one month-old
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simons, died Monday of inflammation of the
lungs.
July 15, 1893 Page 1
TIRED OF LIFE.
Joseph McGirr Commits Suicide by
Drowning
Driven to the Act by Trouble
Terrible Casualty Near Pickford
Thursday Morning.
Two Men Killed By Lightning.
Sleeping in a tent near a Giant Tree,
Which is Struck by the Fiery Bolt, They were Ushered into Eternity in an
instant
Joseph McGirr, a well known resident of
this city, committed suicide by drowning himself in the river at the Canadian
Soo Thursday evening about 5 o'clock, while it is supposed in a fit of
despondencey, brought about by business and private troubles. Mr. McGirr went
across the river Thursday, sought the middle dock, took off his coat and vest,
jumped into the water and was drowned. A resident on the other side, who
witnessed the act, vainly attempted a rescue. He reported the matter. The body
was soon recovered, brought to this side and taken to the Pacific House, near
the depot, which is conducted by John McGirr, a brother of the deceased. In the
pocket of the dead man was found a note saying in effect that his troubles had
driven him crazy; that he was tired of life and had drowned himself. The deceased
for a time, recently, was associated with Joseph Walker in the restaurant
business, but lost money in enterprise, and this with other troubles, is
supposed to have led him to end his life.... Mr. Girr was a brother-in-law of
Gilbert Van Wyck. He leaves two sons, aged about 10 and 12 years. His wife
died some years ago. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. P. T. Rowe,
M.A., at 2 o'clock to-day, at the Pacific Huse, and the remains will be interred
at Riverside cemetery by Undertaker Vanderhook.
July 15, 1893 Page 1
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Two men Killed Near Pickford During a
Terrible Storm.
Two men named Currie and Adams were
instantly killed by lightning early Thursday morning near Pickford, during the
violent storm which visited this country at that time....
July 15, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Gray, of Iron Mountain, was
drowned last week while in swimming.
July 15, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Mascel Barchene, a homesteader, was run
over and killed by the cars at Ewen last week. He was under the influence of
liquor.
July 15, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Nelson, aged 50 years, was found
dead in his bed at Carney, near Menominee, last week, with his skull crushed and
marks of violence on his body. The supposed murderer is under arrest.
July 15, 1893 Page 8
An Old Resident Gone
Death of Mrs. W. C. Knox at Her Home in
Soo Township.
Mrs. W. C. Knox, the estimable wife of
W. C. Knox, died Friday of last week at the Knox residence, in Soo township, at
the age of 57 years. Mrs. Knox was born near Toronto, Ont. She was left an
orphan when quite young; married, [what did I leave out]??? her surviving over
thirty-nine years ago and leaves ten children to mourn her loss. Five of the
children are married, the eldest to W. H. Sweet, lighthouse keeper; others are
Mrs. Gleason, Mrs. Haddow, and two sons, John and Sidney. The family moved to
the Soo about twent-three years ago, and after prospecting around for some time,
settled on their farm in Soo township over eighteen years ago..... She had
been ailing for a long time and was conscious that only death would end her
suffering which were very great, but she was resigned to the Master's will,
knowing that to go and be with him would be far better. The funeral sermon was
preached Sunday afternoon at the residence by the Rev. P. T. Rowe, M.A., and the
remains were interred by Undertaker Vanderhook.....
July 15, 1893 Page 8
Death of Mrs. Jas. F. Moloney.
(Cheboygan News)
Mrs. James F. Moloney died at her home
last Thursday, after an illness of only eight days. Mrs. Moloney was 48 years
of age, and for the past 17 years has been a resident of Cheboygan. She was
married to James F. Moloney 20 years ago and leaves to mourn her, besides her
husband, five children: Mary, Frank, Sylvester Joseph and James. The funeral
took place Saturday morning from St. Mary's Church and was one of the biggest
ever held in Cheboygan. Several relatives from Detroit and Sault Ste. Marie
were in attendance.
July 22, 1893 Page 1
Ruined and Dead.
Lillian Saulter, of Mackinac Island,
the Victim of a Brutal Soldier.
Lillian Saulter committed suicide at Mackinac Island Tuesday.
She left a letter stating she had been
forcibly ruined by a private soldier named Wm. Badgley. The verdict of the
coroner's jury was as folllows: "Suicide by poison, indirectly caused by one
William Badgley, who as the evidence seemed to disclose, had committed a
criminal assault upon her, the disgrace of which caused the said Lillian Saulter
to take her own life." Badgley was given an examination before Justice Preston
Thursday and was bound over. The penalty for criminal assault, with which he is
charged is from fifteen years to life imprisonment. He ought to get the latter
"and then have his head cut off."
July 22, 1893 Page 1
Mrs. Edward Bernier died Sunday morning
of consumption. The funeral was held at St. Mary's Tuesday. Mrs. Bernier was
an estimable lady.
July 29, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A Swedish farmer named Errickson was
drowned in Gulliver Lake, near Manistique, last week.
July 29, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Martin Dunn, of Escanaba, fell beneath
the wheels of on ore train on the dock and was killed, last week.
July 29, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Peter Tieson accidently shot his
brother in the woods 29 miles from Ontonagon, last week, and the injured man
died from the effects of blood poisoning before he was removed to a place where
medical attention could be secured.
August 5, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John Hayes, an ex-convict of the
Marquette prison, was run over by an electric street car at Marquette Saturday
night and killed.
August 5, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Thomas Hines, a young man 22 years of
age, fell 70 feet down a shaft of the Salisbury mine, Ispheming, last Saturday
night and killed.
August 5, 1893 Page 10
A child of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bird, of
Grand Marais, died there this week of scarlet fever and another is seriously ill
with the same malady. Mr. and Mrs. Bird are well known in this city, and many
friends sympathize with them in their sad bereavement.
August 12, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Bernard Reynolds fell off an engine in
the Milwakee & Northern railway yards at Iron Mountain, Monday, and had both
leys cut off. He died soon after.
August 12, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joe Vedeau, one of the pioneer settlers
on the Menominee river, well known through the Upper Peninsula and northern
Wisconsin as an expert woodsman and cruiser, recently died ar his home near
Marinette. He was a character and one of the few remaining early French
voyageurs.
August 12, 1893 Page 10
E. L. Stanley was called to Adrian
early in the week by the dangerous sickness of his father. He telegraphed Mrs.
Stanley Thursday the sad news that his father had died that day. Mr. Stanley is
expected home Monday.
August 12, 1893 Page 10
Overton, the little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Speck, died Friday of last week and was buried at Riverside Sunday.
August 19, 1893 Page 1
A SOO ROMANCE.
Death of J. Logan Chipman Revives His
Career Here.
MARRIED AN INDIAN PRINCESS.
Then He Civilized and Educated Her and was Happy.
The late Detroit Congressman Dedicated
the Chippewa County court Hosue and was a Factor Here in the Early Days
Congressman J. Logan Chipman of
Detroit, a brother-in-law of Edward and Louis Shawano, of this city, and John
Roussain, of Sugar Island, died in Detroit at 7 o'clock Thursday morning, of
hypostatic pnemonia. While Judge Chipman had been ailing for some time his
death was not expected....
In 1851 he became engaged to a charming
young lady in the Soo, a member of one of the first and best-to-do-families.
They fell out in some way and the young lady bestowed her smiles on an officer
at Fort Brady. This enraged Chipman and he almost at once sought the hand of
Lizzie Shawano, the full blooded Indian daughter of the head chief of the
Chippewa. The wooing was swift and they were wed. Lizzie is spoken of as a
beautiful Indian girl. She left here with her gay young husband to go to
Detroit attired in her Indian garb, with her hair hanging in a glossy plait down
her back and her head covered with a government blanket. At first Chipman's
refined mother and sisters were greatly shocked, but they sensibly made the best
of the occasion and at once proceeded to civilize and educate the young
princess, ala Pocahontas. When she came to the Soo in later years the Indian
wife is spoken of as having been as fine a lady as the land afforded. Four
children were born to this union and the marriage was a happy one. Then the
Chippewa princess died. Of her children who still live Harry Chipman, the
Detroit Lawyer, is the "John Randolph, of Roanoke." Another child, and the only
daughter, married into the family of Buhl, the wealthy Detroit furrier. J.
Logan Chipman mourned his wife for a time and then married again- a white
woman.....
John Logan Chipman was born at
Detroit, June 5, 1830, and was educated in the schools of that city and in the
University of Michigan. He comes from a celebrated family, being the son of
Judge Henry Chipman, a well-known and honoured name in Detroit history and a
grandson of United States Judge and Senator Nathaniel Chipman, of Vermont. His
mother was a South Carolinian, from whom he takes his middle name....
August 19, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Dr. George F. Perrin, an old and
respected citizen of Escanaba, died last week.
August 19, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Bernie Reynolds, a fourteen-year-old
boy of Iron Mountain, fell under the wheels of a train in the C., M. & St.
P., railroad yards and received injuries from which he died soon after.
August 19, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
A cold-blooded murder occurred at
Carney, near Menominee, last week. The victim is supposed to be a printer named
Arthur Jones. He was shot through the head and his assailant is unknown.
August 19, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Joseph B. Drake, an inmate of the
Ontonagon county poor house, locked himself up in the poor farm barn and set
fire to it for the purpose of destroying himself. This he did afectually, as
his charged remains were discovered after the fire.
August 19, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
August Hessel, aged nine years, of the
Chapin location, near Iron Mountain, was accidently burned to death last week.
He set a tool house on fire with powder, which he was playing with and the
structure being soaked with oil was rapidly consumed. The boy had crawled in
through a window and was overcome by the heat before he could escape.
August 26, 1893 Page 1
STURGIS FOUND.
Body of the Missing Man Discovered in
Hay Lake and Fully Identified.
Early Wednesday morning Coroner Bacon
received a telephone message from Supt. French, of the Carkin & Stickney
co's ship yard, that a floater had been found by Malcolm Smith, one of the
company's dredgemen....The condition of the body was not bad as might be
expected, considering that it had tossed about in the water for eight
days..... The remains were taken to Undertaker Vanderhook's parlors and
prepared for shipment to the home of the unfortunate young man at Sturge, where
it was taken by Wm. Sturgis, father of the deceased Thursday night. The boat
was found Thursday of last week three miles below where the body was discovered.
.... The deceased was only 20 years old and was an Ann Arbor student and a
member of the 1895 class.
August 26, 1893 Page 1
Sudden Death of a Young Lady.
A fifteen-year-old daughter of Frank
Brown died suddenly Wednesday morning. She was as well as usual at breakfast
time, but a few minutes before 9 o'clock she was taken sick and died in a short
time. The funeral was held from St. Mary's cathedral Thursday morning.
August 26, 1893 Page 1
A Terrible Accident.
One man Killed and Three Others Injured
at the New Methodist Church.
On Monday morning at 7:15, at the new
Central Methodist church building, occurred an accident which resulted in the
death of one man, the serious injury of another and the severe bruising of two
others. Eight men were carrying a heavy stone wieghing 600 or 700 pounds, up an
inclined scaffold. Through making a misstep or for some other unknown reason,
Amos Healey, one of the rear men, suddenly fell to the floor, a distance of five
or six feet. This caused the other men to drop the stone. Then three other men
fell, all landing in a heap alongside of Healey. The stone was broken into
three pieces by striking the scaffold through which it crashed onto the men
below. The largest struck Healey across the back and crushed him....Healey
died with the hour.
August 26, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Ole Anderson, of Ispheming, was drowned
last week while bathing in Deek Lake.
August 26, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Georgie Chaput, an idiotic young woman
of 25, living near Gauthier's Spur, near Negaunee, attempted to light a kitchen
fire last week and in doing so set fire to her clothes. Before the fire could
be extinguished she was so badly burned that death resulted soon after.
August 26, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
St. Ignace was the scene of two
accidents last week, one causing the death of a little girl and the depriving a
young man of one of his legs. Little Maudie Barrett, in running down a hill
toward a moving train was unable to stop in time and in the collision was
injured so badly that death resulted in a few hours....
August 26, 1893 Page 10
Death of Miss Margaret Doench.
Margaret Elizabeth, the 16-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Doench, died Thursday morning, after a years
illness. The funeral will occur at the Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Rev. T. R. Easterday will officiate. The remains will be
interred at Riverside, by Undertaker Vanderhook. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Doench
arrived yesterday from Detroit to attend the funeral.
September 2, 1893 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Wm. Bishop.
Mrs. Wm. Bishop, mother of Charles and
Randolph Bishop, died at the later's residence Wednesday morning, at the advanced
age of 72 years, after a short illness. Mrs. Bishop was a sincere Christian and
was held in high esteem by all. She leaves a family of nine children. The
funeral occurred Thursday and the remains were taken to Woodstock, Ont., for
interment.
September 2, 1893 Page 10
On Tuesday last Alex Leavens found a
body on the beach one mile above Sweet's Island. Coroner W. B. House on
Wednesday swore in a jury and held an inquest. The jury found that the body was
that of Isaac Gillard who drowned on or about July 24 by falling overboard from
the schooner Ontario near Lime Island. The remains were buried at Detour. The
unfortunate man's father Frank Gillard, lives at west Bay City.
September 9, 1893 Page 1
Fell Overboard and Was Drowned.
John Nelson, of Chicago, was drowned
off Keweenaw Point Thursday by falling overboard from the barge Parana.
September 9, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Henay McGilbon of Menominee, fell from
a raft of sawlogs in the Menominee river and was drowned last week.
September 16, 1893 Page 1
N. C. Morgan has received the sad news
of the death of his father who resided in North Dokota.
September 16, 1893 Page 1
Willet Holt Killed.
The Bright son of Rev. Jos. Holt
Accidently Shot
A distressing shooting accident
Wednesday caused the death of Willie, the bright ten-year-old son of the Rev. J.
W. Holt who resides 11 miles down the Hay Lake road. Willie and his brother
started to go hunting. While crossing a brush fence the gun was discharged, the
contents entering the unfortunate little fellow's brain. The boy was taken to
the house and a message was hurriedly dispatched to the Soo for a physician.
Drs. Bacon and Rundie hastened to respond, but death claimed its victim before
their arrival. Mr. Holt was at Escanaba attending a meeting of the presbytery
at the time of the accident. Rev. T. R. Easterday apprised him by telegraph of
the awful affair. No blame whatever is attached to any one, as the elder
brother was in the habit of using the gun. It was simply one of those
unfortunate accidents that happen when least expected.
September 16, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Rudolph Kauth, aged 16 years, of
Hancock, was drowned last week in Portage Lake, while bathing.
September 16, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
John N. Hosking, employed in the
Tamarack mine, Red Jacket, had his head blown off by a blast last week.
September 16, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of John Yungluth, a Marquette
printer, was recently found near Morrellville, Pa. Indications are that he was
murdered, as two bullet holes were found in his skull.
September 16, 1893 Page 7
A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Waterburry died Monday.
September 16, 1893 Page 7
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. T.
Mitchll died Tuesday.
September 16, 1893 Page 7
Wm. O'Leary, a sailor, died this week
at the Marine hospital of heart disease.
September 23, 1893 Page 1
Untimely Demise of Mrs. V. H.
Paradis.
Mrs. V. H. Paradis, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Moran, and a most estimable lady, died last Saturday. The funeral
was held at St. James church Monday afternoon and the remains were interred at
Riverside. A few days before her untimely demise Mrs. Paradis gave birth to an
infant which only lived a short time. She was an acomplished and charming lady
and a favorite with all who knew her. Her departure is a terrible blow to her
loving husband, parents and other relatives, who have the sympathy of all in
their bereavement.
September 23, 1893 Page 2
Death of Mr. and Mrs. Managhan's
Babe
(Special Correspondence)
the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.
Managhan of Schlesser, died Sept. 16th, aged one week. The remains were interred
at Montrise cemetery Sept. 18, at 1:30 o'clock p.m. The bereaved parents have
the hearfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sudden sorrow. The Rev.
T. R. Easterday, of Sault Ste. Marie, preached the funeral sermon.
September 23, 1893 Page 2
William, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
F. Hursley, died last Saturday and was buried Tuesday at Riverside.
September 23, 1893 Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cochran mourn the
loss of one of their bright twin babies which died Tuesday of cholera infantum.
The funeral occurred Wednesday. Their many friends sympatize with them in their
bereavement.
September 23, 1893 Page 8
Death of Mrs. John J. Moore.
Mrs. John J. Moore died yesterday about
noon of typhoid fever. The funeral will occur at St. James' church tomorrow at
1:30 p.m. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ellis, and a most
estimable lady.
September 30, 1893 Page 1
Laid to Rest at Riverside.
The funeral of Mrs. John J. Moore, who
died Friday of last week, occurred last Sunday, Rev. P. T. Rowe officiated and
the remains were interred at Riverside. A sorrowing husband and two bright
little children are left desolate by the untimely death of Mrs. Moore, in
addition to her sorrowing parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ellix, and her sister,
Mrs. Otto Supe, and one brother. Mrs. Moore was a most estimable lady and beloved
by all who knew her.
September 30, 1893 Page 5
The State of Superior.
Henry Hoffenbecker and John McMahon, engineer and fireman respectively on the South Shore road, were drowned in the bay
at Marquette Sunday moring while duck shooting. They were in a leaky skiff
which filled with water, the men jumped into the water and before assistance
could be rendered both perished.
September 30, 1893 Page 7
Michael Mahoney, a laborer who roomed
in the Miller block, had a hemmorhage of the lungs Sunday night and died before
medical aid could arrive. The remanis were interred at the expense of the
county by Undertaker Vanderhook.
September 30, 1893 Page 8
DEATH of JOS. PAYMENT.
After a Relapse Typoid fever Carried
Him Off
Yesterday Forenoon.
Joseph Payment, aged 28 years, died at
the residence of his brother-in-law, E. J. Pink, yesterday morning at 10:15
o'clock. He had typhoid fever and suffered a relapse. The funeral will be held
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, at St. Marys' church, and the remains will be
interred in the Catholic cemetery at Payment, on Sugar Island, opposite Garden
River. Jos. Paymetn was a steady young man and was employed on the locks. He
belonged to the numerous Payment family, was a brother of Frank X. Payment, of
the Fourth ward, a ste-son of Edward Lambert and a brother-in-law of Jos.
Crushier. During his sickness of six weeks he received every attention at the
residence of his brother-in-law E. J. Pink. His companions knew him to be a
jolly good fellow and they will all mourn him and miss him.
September 30, 1893 Page 8
Thomas Tate, an old resident of Sugar
Island, died Sunday afternoon last of heart disease. He was buried at Garden
River cemetery Tuesday. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. T. R. Easterday.
Members of the bereaved family desire to thank neighbours for kind services
rendered in their affliction.
September 30, 1893 Page 8
P. J. Moore, late partner of J. B.
Blain, of the Fashion saloon, who went to Denver, Col., a few weeks ago to
regain health returned to his home in Barrie, Ont., Friday, Sept. 22, and died
the same day. He was well known here and had many friends.
October 7, 1893 Page 1
Struck by a Soo Line Train.
Joseph Summerville and Ralph razer, of
Cisco, on Tuesday filled up with whiskey, laid down on the railway soon after
and the former is in a precarious condition.
October 7, 1893 Page 1
Susie, the loving daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Scott, died Thursday morning of typhoid fever. She had any number of
friends, all of whom tender sympathy to those who sorrow. The funeral will
occur this morning from St. Mary's church.
October 7, 1893 Page 1
Two Fisherman Drowned.
On Sunday the news reached the Soo,
through a letter to Ainsworth & Ganley, of the drowning of two of their
employees. George Johnson and Henry Shurtcliffe, at the firm's fishing grounds
at Dog River.
October 14, 1893 Page 1
Excessive Drinking Caused His Death.
Chas. Mackie, a Finn, died at the Star
saloon on Water street, Tuesday, under peculiar conditions. Coroner Bacon held
an examination over his remains and the evidence produced led to the belief that
excessive drinking had caused the man's death. He was buried at the expense of
the county. The reports sent out to the daily papers that the man had been
sandbagged were untrue.
October 14, 1893 Page 1
Two Fisherman Drowned.
Willard Carpenter and his
brother-in-law, Edward Carpenter, fishermen, were drowned in last Saturday's
gale, while going from Whitefish Point to Au Train. Their capsized boat was
recovered by Capt. Frahm, of Life Saving Station No. 12 Sunday. The body of
Willard Carpent was washed ashore at Deek Park Monday.
October 14, 1893 Page 4
Picford.
Rev. Mr. Elford, from Donalds, was in
town the early part of the wee and conducted the burial service of the infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, on Wednesday.
Few there are in this county who have
had to undergo as much trouble and afliction as Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, of
this neighbourhood. Monday morning they were brought to look upon the dead body
of their eight weeks old child. Mr. Smith has been laid up the past few weeks
with a fractured leg, and it seems that he has no end of trouble. Their infant
was buried on Wednesdy. We extend them our heatfelt sympathy in their
bereavement.
October 21, 1893 Page 1
His leg torn off and He Died.
George Marvin, a deck hand on the City
of Duluth, who had one of his legs torn off by getting fouled in a line Tuesday,
at the locks, died at the Marine hospital Thursday night at 7 o'clock.
October 21, 1893 Page 1
Were They Murdered:
Some Think the Carpenter Brother Were
Not Drowned at All.
Last week it was reported that Edward
and Willard Carpenter, Whitefish Point fisherman, were caught off Deer Park in
the storm, their boat upset and both drowned. Although there is a widespread
belief that Lake Superior never gives up its dead, because of the coldness of
its waters, both have since been found on the sands of the shore. It is said
that Willard had about $600 in his pockets but when his clothing was searched
only $8 was found. Edward is said to have had about $100 and a gold watch, but
neither money nor watch was found upon his person when searched.....
October 21, 1893 Page 9
The State of Superior.
Fred Parro, a well known Crystal Falls
man was asphyxiated in the Security Hotel, Chicago last week. It is supposed he
blew out the gas.
October 21, 1893 Page 9
The State of Superior.
Alfred Moore, 17 years of age, of
Marquette, was drowned Saturday, during the terrific gale. With companions he
was standing on the rocks west of the cove, watching the waves roll in. In calm
weather he would have been twenty-five feet above the water. A monster wave
swept over the place where the young man was standing and when it receded it
carried him with it. A futile attempt to save his life was made by his companion who were a short distance from him on higher ground but he perished before their eyes.
October 21, 1893 Page 12
Mrs. John Bulley died of consumption at
Sailer's Encampment Wednesday morning. She was well known in the Soo.
October 21, 1893 Page 12
Wm. Hamilton, who died rather suddenly
here last week, left some property in New York. His only known relative is a
sister in or near Rochester, England.
October 21, 1893 Page 12
Miss Kate Gaynor died at Fayetteville,
N. Y., last week of typhoid fever. She was a sister of Mrs. A. M. Bangs, once
visited in the Soo and was well known here.
October 21, 1893 Page 12
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.A.
Abbott died Thursday afternoon of inflammation of the bowels. The funeral
occurred from their residence yesterday afternoon. The parents have the
sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement.
October 21, 1893 Page 12
George Boehnlein, who was burned to
death in the Harmonia Hall fire, Detroit, last Saturday night, was well known to
the Soo drug trade. He was in the city only a week or so ago. Boehnlein was
popular here and news of his death was received with deep regret.
October 28, 1893 Page 1
Mrs. Robert Hewell died at the Navin House Friday and was buried Sunday.
October 28, 1893 Page 3
Nebish Nuggets. (Special Correspondence)
It is with much sorrow that we announce
the death of Mrs. John Bulley, who departed this life at the Nebish, Oct. 18th
1893. She leaves a sorrowing husband and one small boy to mourn her loss.
October 28, 1893 Page 12
On Tuesday Mrs. F. V. Flower and Mrs.
E. H. Conway received by telegram the sad news of the death of their sister,
Mrs. Jerome Campbell, at Smith's Creek, near Port Huron.
November 4, 1893 Page 1
Col. G. S. Jennings, a retired army
officer, died at his residence at Detroit Wednesday under peculiar
circumstances. Col. Jennings was quartermaster at Fort Brady for several years
after the war and is well known to old residents at the Soo.
November 4, 1893 Page 4
Assassination of Harrison
The savage brutal and insane
assination of Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago, on Saturday evening last, was a
shock to the nation.....
November 4, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior
Editor B. H. Smyth, of the Cheboygan
News, died at his residence last week. He was highly esteemed by all.
November 4, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Henry Bangeman was caught on a shaft in
Ludington, Wells, Van Schaicky co's sawmill, Menominee, last week, and one of
his arms was torn from his body. He was otherwise injured and died soon
after.
November 11, 1893 Page 1
Death of Malcolm McKerchie.
Malcolm McKerchie died at his home at
Church's Landing, Sugar Island, at noon Wednesday. The deceased was 91 years
old and came to the Soo 60 years ago. He was born in Scotland, and was in the
employ of the Hudson Bay company for many years. On lived on Sugar Island since
1857. His remains were buried there yesterday. His son Benjamin is in the
employ of P. M. Church & Co., of this city.
November 11, 1893 Page 1
Death of One of the Soo's Oldest Citizens
Mrs. Margaret Bodie, mother of Mrs.
Frank Sobraro and Mrs. Amelia Hassell, died last evening. The deceased was 91
years of age and was one of the oldest soo residents, having lived here for 45
years. Mrs. Bodie was a good motherly old lady and her death well be a source
of regret to all who knew her. She was buried in the Catholic cemetery Tuesday.
The services were held at St. Mary's Cathedreal and the Rev. Father D. Donovan
officiated.
November 11, 1893 Page 1
Kicked to Death.
John Nimi Receives Injuries that Prove
Fatal
Assailed By An Unknown Man.
....
A fracas, which has since resulted in
the death of one of the participants, occurred near the corner of Ridge and
Magazine streets last Sunday morning. John Nimi, a Finn, aged 26 years, was so
brutally kicked by unknown person or persons in the melee that he died at 8
o'clock Wednesday night, at Carlson's boarding house, at the corner of Magazine
and Ridge streets..... The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker
Vanderhook and Coroner Bacon was notified. A post morten examination of the
body was made Thursday by Drs. Lang, McDonald and Bacon. It was found that a
rupture of the bladder, as a result of the severe kicking received, was the
cause of death....The unfortunate man was buried in the city cemetery
Thursday. Nimi has a wife and four children living in Finland. He had been in
this country two years.
November 11, 1893 Page 2
Pickford. (Special Correspondence).
Reuben Steele, who had been ill for the
past year, the last two months being confined to his bed, quietly passed to his
reward Nov. 3rd. He was a very great sufferer, but amidst all his conscious
peace and hope of a blessed immortality and eternal live. The funeral service
was held on Sunday. Rev. Wm. Maltas officiated and delivered a very able address
which was full of hope and comfort. The aged mother, sisters and brothers of
the departed have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The pall-bearers
were G. P. Taylor, Bert Cox, Fred Taylor, George and James Smith, Albert Rye.
November 11, 1893 Page 2
Pickford.
On Monday morning at 5 o'clock, death
entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith, and took from them their youngest
son. Although he was sickly, his death was entirely unexpected. Mr. and Mrs.
Smith have the sympathy of the entire neighbourhood in their bereavement.
November 11, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
The body of a unknown man was recently
found hanging to a tree near Bear Lake Creek near the shore of Lake Superior, in
Ontonagon county. Is is supposed to be the remains of Thos. Flans, a miner, and
the coroner's jury rendered a verdict of suicide.
November 18, 1893 Page 2
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE.
Death of James Rutherford Last Sunday Afternoon.
James Rutherford died at his residence
on Kimball street at 2 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, of stomach trouble, at the
age of 58 years. Up to a couple of months ago Mr. Rutherford was in the best of
health, but in September had a severe sick spell from which he never recovered.
Mr. Rutherford was one of the Soo's oldest and best known citizens. He held
many offices of trust, such as village trustee, and was a member of the school
board for several years. He preceded John cota as custodian of the city hall.
He wasa member of th Masonic, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Knights of
Labor orders. He carried $3000 insurance in the Masonic association. Three
children survive him. The funeral occurred from the residence Wednesday
afternoon and was in charge of the Masonic society which was present in a body.
The deceased was born in Scotland in 1835 and came to Michigan in 1860. He has
lived on the Upper Peninsula for 33 years. THE NEWS extends its sympathy to the
bereaved children.
November 18, 1893 Page 8
William, the five year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Jones, died on Tuesday last, at Pine Grove, after more than three
week's sickness. The remains were laid to rest in the Pine Grove cemetery on
Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jones wish to thank their friends and
neighbours who so kindly assisted them in their hour of trial.
November 25, 1893 Page 1
Sad Death of Mrs. C. J. Johnson.
On November 20th, at 8:30 o'clock a.m.
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Magee, Chandler Heights, occurred the sad
death, from nervous prostration, of Mrs. Adelaide M., beloved wife of Clarence
J. Johnson, at the age of 21 years. The remains were taken to Media, Pa., where
the funeral was held Thursday afternoon. The heart-broken husband and relatives
have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.
November 25, 1893 Page 2
Chas. Andrews, proprietor of the
Andrews Opera Co., which recently appeared at the Soo, was run over by a train
at Morrison, Ill., and instantly killed, on Friday of last week.
November 25, 1893 Page 2
Detour. (Special Correspondence.)
We regret having to chronicle the
sudden death of little Bertie, the only son of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. House, aged
nearly three years,who "fell asleep" at 1:30 a.m., Nov. 20th,. At midnight the
little dear was so tired that he could not find rest on earth.....
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Nov
21st, Services were conducted by Rev. Jno. Murdock.....
November 25, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Ora W. Doolittle, a pioneer of
Marquette county, died at Ishpeming, aged 62 years, Wednesday, Nov. 14.
November 25, 1893 Page 4
One by one the great men of the nation
are passing away. One of the latest to cross the dark river is Jeremiah M.
Rush, ex-secretary of agriculture, ex-governor of Wisconsin and ex-member of
congress, who died at 8:45 Tuesday morning at his country residence near
Viroqua, Wis., after a severe illness, at the age of 63. Uncle Jerry rush, as
he was familiarly called, was a jovial, good-hearted man and his death causes
much sorrow throughout the nation.
November 25, 1893 Page 4
William McCarthy, aged 50 years, who
had been an employee of the Quincy mine, Houghton, for 30 years, fell down a
shaft of the mine last week and was killed.
December 2, 1893 Page 1
A Warrior Gone.
Sudden Death of Bluff, Brave, Big-Hearted Bill Newcomb Followed to Grave Wednesday
The Coffin Drawn on a Sleigh by a Favorite Driving Horse.
Funeral Conducted by Marcalus Post, G. A. R.
A shock was given the entire community
last Saturday evening by the announcements of the sudden death of Wm. J.
Newcomb, one of the county's oldest and best known residents, at his country
home six miles from the city on the Hay Lake road. The surprise was all the
greater because Mr. Newcomb, apparently in much improved health, had spent the
day in the city, accompanied by Mrs. Newcomb. They called on a number of old
friends and among others Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blunk, with whom they took dinner.
On their return home Mr. Newcomb ate a hearty supper arose from the table, and
stepped into another room. Soon after this other member of the family heard him
fall. They rushed in and found him to their horrow prostrate on the floor with
life extin- A rupture of the heat, as the result of lung trouble, was the
immediate cause of death, which must have been a trace of suffering, but a
natural, peacful expression, which continued even until he was buried.
The funeral of Wm. J. Newcomb occurred
from his Hay Lake farm house at 1 o'clcok Wednesday afternoon..... Wm. J.
Newcomb had not long passed the fifty-first mile stone of life when so suddenly
called hence. He was born, grew up and lived in Chippewa county all his
life..... Mr. Newcomb was the father of fifteen children, all but five of whom
survive. They are Frank, Charles, George, William, Frederick, Otto, emeline,
Jennie, Lucy and Dora. George and Fred hold responsible positions on the
steamer Pontiac. Mrs. Newcomb is a sister of Andrew Blank. The only surviving
member, of the family from which Mrs. Newcomb descende is Mrs. R. L. Mitchell, a
sister of the departed veteran.....
December 2, 1893 Page 1
Across the Dark River.
Arthur Crawford Enters That Bourne From Whence No One Returns.
The earthly career of Arthur Crawford,
one of the city's bright and popular young men, ended Monday morning when he
died from the effect of typhois fever.....The funeral occurred at the
residence of Frank Perry, Wednesday at 10 o'clock. The Rev. P. T. Rowe, M.A.,
rector of St. James Church, of which the deceased was amember, officiated. A
large concourse of friends was in attendance. The remains were laid to rest at
Riverside with Masonic honors. Mr. Crawford was a cousin of Frank and R. O.
Perry. Of near relatives he leaves a widowed mother, a brother and sisrter. His
mother arrived Tuesday only to find her loving son is the cold embrace of death,
which caused her to become heart-broken. Mr. Crawford was 32 years of age. He
had lived in the Soo and vicinity for fifteen years.....
December 2, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Judge William D. Williams, of
Marquette, died Wednesday evening at his residence. He was an able juurist, and
well known throughout the Upper Peninsula.
December 2, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Relatives of Amabel Curott, Sr., who
died at Muskegon last week, desire to hear from his sons, Daniel and Amabel
Curott, Jr., who are supposed to reside some where in the Upper
Peninsula.
December 2, 1893 Page 4
The State of Superior.
Alexander Tnos shot and instantly
killed Deputy Sheriff Davidson Nov. 21, at Trout Creek....
December 9, 1893 Page 1
Demise of Mrs. Geo. Hill.
Mrs. Hill, wife of Yardmaster Geo.
Hill, died Wednesday, afternoon of consumption, at the age of 22. She had been
afflicted with the disease for some time. At the time of her marriage some few
months ago, she was beyond medical aid.....
December 16, 1893 Page 1
Death of Little Roy Fleming.
Roy Fleming, the bright 7-year-old son
of John Fleming, died last Saturday evening and was interred at the city
cemetery Monday. The Rev. T. R. Easterday conducted the funeral service at the
house. This is the third of five five children that Mr. and Mrs. Fleming have
lost and they are deeply afflicted. They have the sympathy of the entire
community.
December 16, 1893 Page 1
N. L. Martin received word this week of
the death of his venerable father at Roadhouse, Ill. He was aged 81. Owing to
the distance and delay in receiving the telegram, Mr. Martin could not reach
Roodhouse in time for the funeral, so he did not go.
December 23, 1893 Page 1
Death of an Aged Resident.
Mrs. Ann McAleen, a resident of
Rosedale, died suddenly Thursday at the age of 78 years. Mrs. McAleer was an
old resident of this county. The funeral will be held at Rosedale today.
December 23, 1893 Page 2
Mrs. Partick Needham, died Sunday
night from the effects of typhoid fever. A husband and four children are left
to mourn her demise. The funeral occurred Tuesday from St. Mary's church.
December 30, 1893 Page 1
Death of Rev. W. T. Hicks.
Rev. W. H. Hicks, pastor of the
Methodist church in the Canadian Soo, died at his home in that city Thursday of
last week of heart failure. Rev. Hichs had saveral friends in this city who
will be sorry to hear of his demise.
December 30, 1893 Page 1
Mrs. Trimm and a Son of Peter Smith
Drowned Sunday Fatality Occurred at Detour.
Bodies Recouvered Tuesday By George Church and Tom Rice.
Detour Mich., Dec 25, 1893 Msr. Andrew
Trimm, who was well known to many in the Soo, and who left there for Detour last
spring that she might be with her husband who is in the employ of the Island
Cedar Co., was drowned yesterday afternoon with an unknown man she had employed
to take her from Drummond to Detour with a team of dogs.....
December 30, 1893
Charles E. Spencer, of Marquette who
came frequently to the Soo and has many friends here, died of typhoid fever.
Christmas night. He was in the prime of his life.
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