Death Notices Jan - Dec 1895
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Death Notices Jan - Dec 1895
January 5, 1895 Page 4
Casper Kahn, for the past 19 years
keeper of the range lights on Grand Island died at Marquette last Sunday.
January 5, 1895 Page 5
Detour (Special Correspondence)
A fine-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Goetz died last week of scarlet fever.
January 5, 1895 Page 5
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGuire lost a
little daughter last week by death.
January 5, 1895 Page 2
Death of Little Ignatius Roll
Ignatius, the 6-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. F. M. Roll, died Sunday night of Bright's disease. The funeral occurred
Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church and the remains were interred in the
Catholic cemetery. Little Ignatius had always been apparently healthy and his
death is a severe blow to the sorrowing relatives.
January 5, 1895 Page 7
Mrs. T. Arnold received word this week
of the death of her mother at Orangeville, Ont.
January 12, 1895 Page 1
Death of Mrs. McMenemy
Mrs. McMenemy, aged about 65 years,
died at her residence at the corner of Gros Cap avenue and Magazine street, last
Saturday, of catarrh of the stomach. The deceased was a well known lady. She had
conducted small fruit and candy stores about town for several years. She came
here from St. Joseph's Island, where she has a husband and an adopted son. A
sergeant at the fort by the name of Hubbard has taken possession of Mrs.
McMenemy's store, claiming that he had married her some months ago. He will
probably sell it out. The funeral of Mrs. McMenemy occurred from St. James
church Monday.
January 12, 1895 Page 2
One of the Miamis
The Death of One of the Last of a Once
Powerful Indian Family
Mrs. Jese Richards, a Miami Indian,
daughter of Wa-ca-co-nah, one of the most conspicuous members of the tribe, died
Thursday night in a miserable hovel on the Indian reservation in the southern
part of this country, near Somerset. She was the last surviving member of the
Wa-ca-co-nah family, influential in the Miami tribe back in the seventies.
Wa-ca-co- nah, who was nearly 80 when he died, was of a religious turn, and as
he was quite wealthy, having received large grants of lands from the government,
he built a church at his own expense, conducting services himself for the
benefit of the Miamis and the "poor whites' who hover about the Indian land.
Sometime before his death the old man contracted debts and lost much of his
property. His six children, each of whom received 100 acres of land from the
government, attained their majority and took their real estate into their own
hands, squandering it for gaudy clothing and articles for which they had no use
and buying liquor in wholesale quantities. In 1880 Wa-ca-co-nah piled on the
last straw when he undertook to build a gravel road from Treaty situation to his
farm, four miles distant. The project was a failure, and the land, heavily
mortgaged to Wabash capitalist, was sold, and the old brave died in 1881 of a
broken heart. One by one the six children had mortgaged their farms to Wabash
business men, who had sold them goods readily as long as their land was
unencumbered, and who at each annual settlement secured the bills by taking a lien on the fertile farms.
Two year ago Mahala, who married Jesse
Richards, was the remnant of the once powerful family. Both drank heavily of the
worst whiskey money would buy, and when her property was dissipated Jesse
deserted the woman, who sunk lower and lower in depravity until, in a little
cabin in Waltz township. Thursday night, with scarcely enough clothing to keep
her comfortable, the last of the Wa-ca-co-nahs perished miserably. At one time
the Wa-ca-co-nahs held 1,000 acres of the most fertile lands in Wabash county.
All of this has fallen into the hands of white men, and indeed there is very
little of the magnificent farms with which the government endowed the Miamis
remaining on the lands of the Indians, mortgage after mortgage having been
foreclosed in the last ten years and the homes sold over the heads of the
Indians. Comparitively few of the full bloods are left, and the children born of
intermarriages are more degenerate than their ancestors - Wabach (Ind.) Dispatch.
January 12, 1895 Page 3
Miss Jessie Maynard, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. M.M. Maynard, who lived in the Soo until a year or so ago, died at
her home at 278 Bridge street, Cleveland, Tuesday, of scarlet fever.
January 12, 1895 Page 5
Stalwart
Died, at Stalwart, on Dec. 29, the
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barton also on New Year's day. Hazel, the
little 8- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Johnson. She died of
scarletina. Two other children of Mr. Johnson are sick, but are
recovering.
January 12, 1895 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
We regret to chronicle the death, after
three months illness, of Miss Dia Miller, a highly respected young lady of our
settlement, at the age of 17 years.
January 12, 1895 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
Last Wednesday week, Mrs. Robt. Gay
died very suddenly being only ill for 12 hours. She was 43 years old.
January 19, 1895 Page 1
Death of Henry Myers
Henry Myers, aged 60 years, died at his
home, corner of Hart and Easterday avenues, Thursday afternoon of bronchitis.
Mr. Meyers came to the Soo eight years ago from Manistee and managed a sawmill
at Cisco for several years. A wife and one daughter, Mrs. W.F. Lipsett, survive
him. The funeral will be held from his late home at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
January 19, 1895 Page 7
CANADIAN SAULT
Mr. Alexander Findlay, of Echo Bay,
died suddenly on Sunday evening last. It seems that he was in his ordinary
health when his son left for church on Sunday night, and on his return was much
surprised to find his father had expired. The deceased gentleman was an old
settler and very highly respected by all who knew him.
January 19, 1895 Page 8
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Jim McDonald's little boy died Monday
from scarlet fever. Jim doesn't care. He says he wishes it was the oldest girl
Mollie. On Tuesday, when Dr. House called at his wretched dwelling, Jim fired
him out of the place. Jim is a man and a quarter, the man went away and left the
quarter. He says he'll presently kick them all out. It is an awful case. The man
ought to be regulated with a large R.
January 26, 1895 Page 1
Irene, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Hempstead, died Wednesday, of fever. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon.
January 26, 1895 Page 4
Wolverine Waif
John Anderson, a Swede carpenter, was
killed instantly at the Chapin Mine, Iron Mountain, Tuesday morning. He was
doing some repairing and accidently fell down a shaft a distance of 900
feet.
February 2, 1895 Page 1
Scarlet Fever in Raben and Detour
Townships
Several deaths Have Already Occurred in
That Vicinity .... The sympathy of the community at Detour have been
especially moved in behalf of the family of James Whalen, in whose home two of
the little ones, a brother and sister, aged respectively 9 and 11 years, died
Jan 18, in the same bed, leaving four others sick with the same disease, one of
them dangerously so....
February 2, 1895 Page
2
Death of Mrs. G. W. Hayden
Was a daughter of Capt. John Spalding
and Formerly Lived Here
Mrs. George W. Hayden, nee Ida
Spalding, died at her home in Ishpeming Monday night, of pneumonia, aged 38
years. Mrs. Hayden was ill for a week, and her death was not unexpected. The
deceased was born in this city and was the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. John
Spalding and a half-sister of Chas. H. Spalding. In 1875 she married Attorney
Geo. W. Hayden, who then resided in Marquette, but afterwards moved to Ispeming.
Besides her bereaved husband, three children, a girl and two boys survive her.
Mrs. Hayden was a lady of happy disposition, charming presence and a social
star. The funeral was held at Ispeming Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Spalding and
the Rev. P. T. Rowe of this city ware in attendance.
February 2, 1895 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Died, of scarlet fever at Detour, Jan
14, 1895, James, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald, aged 5 years. At
Cameron settlement, Detour township, Jan 18, 1895, Gertrude, aged 11, and Rueben
aged 9 children of Mr. and Mrs. James Whalen.
At Gatesville, Jan 21, 1895, Louie, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller, aged 5 years.
February 2, 1895 Page 5
Thos. White, of Deep River, was killed
by a train last Saturday. Mr. White at one time represented the Sulphte Fiber
Co. At the Canadian Soo, and was well known here. Mr. White was also some years
ago U.S. Consul to Cairo, Egypt. He was the father of Miss Olive White, the
actress who visited the Soo with the Van Cortland Co. A few years ago, and who
is now winning laurels in the east.
February 2, 1895 Page 8
A 14-year-old son of James Sawyer, who
resides on the Meridian road, died suddenly Thursday night. The funeral will be
held this morning, and Sand Hill cemetery will be the place of interment.
February 9, 1895 Page 1
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Arnott died Thursday morning of inflammation of the stomach.
February 9, 1895 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Dalton at Detroit
Mrs. Mary Ann Dalton, wife of Abram
Dalton, died in the Detroit house of correction early Wednesday morning, of
consumption. Mrs. Dalton was sentenced to the above institution in February
1893, for six years, on a charge of murder. She shot and killed James Wice, who
she claimed tried to force an entrance to her home which was located near the
street railway car shed in the western part of the city. Mrs. Dalton's remains
were brought here Thursday and the funeral occurred from St. Mary's church
yesterday morning. The deceased was 61 years old.
February 9, 1895 Page 5
Demise of Senator J. W. Watts
Senator J. W. Watts, of Jackson, died
Feb. 1, of pneumonia which was the result of a cold contracted while in the Soo
recently with the committees on fisheries of the senate house ....
February 9, 1895 Page 5
Ransonville (Special Correspondence)
In memoriam of Edgar Sawyers son of
James Sawyers, of Rosedale, who diec Feb. 1, 1895....(Poem)
February 16, 1895 Page 1
A Pioneer Gone
John M. Johnston Died on Thursday
Morning
Lived To A Ripe Old Age
He Was Born in the Soo 79 Years
Ago
Played a Prominent Part in the Early
History of Chippewa County
John M. Johnston, died Thursday morning
at 2 o'clock, at his home on Maple street, after an illness of three months.
While the news of his death sent a shock to most every one it was not unexpected
by his relatives. For three months he had ben a very sick man, as a result from
rheumatism and a paralytic stroke, which occurred last Saturday. At his advanced
age the family knew his only relief would come by death.
By the passing away of Mr. Johnston
another of the old guard of pioneers of Chippewa county has gone to his great
reward. He had resided in the Soo for almost 79 years, having been born in the
house where E. S. Wheeler now resides, on the 12th day of October 1816. Mr.
Johnston was one of the most popular Indian interpreters away back in the early
days. He acted in that capacity for all of the Indian agents, and was the means
of making several traties long before the old state lock was built. He had a
wonderful memory, and had a faculty fof entertaining friends with stories of his
early life. During the almost four score years of his life his reputation was
spotless, and his memory will remain pure and sacred in the hearts and minds of
many Sooites. He knew no enemies and acknowledged all as his friends. To mourn
his loss are left a devoted wife and eight children, Spencer N., Anna M.,
Charlotte J., Mrs. T. C., Anthony, James L., Howard L., Henry G., and William M.
The children were all present at his death bed with the exception of Spencer N.,
who is in Oregon, James L. who lives at Grand Rapid, Wis. And Mrs. T. C. Anthony
and William, who are now at Detour. Owing to sickness Mrs. T. C. Anthony could
not stand the journey to the Soo, before her father's death, but will arrive
here tonight. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 1:30 o'clock p.m. Services
will be held at the home and at Riverside cemetery, and will be conducted by the
Rev. Frederick Bagnall, pastor of the Congregational church. The procession will
leave the house at 2 o'clock p.m. A memorial service will be held Sunday evening
at 7 o'clock at the Congregational church. The Rev. T. R. Easterday will speak
of him as a citizen, Norman C. Morgan as a friend, and the Rev.Frederick Bagnall
as a christian. Special selections of music will be given by the choir.
The family have the sumpathy of the
entire community in their bereavement.
February 16, 1895 Page 1
John Grier, aged 24, died Thursday of
pneumonia.
February 16, 1895 Page 1
Death of Harry McGregor
Hary, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Duncan McGregor, died Thursday night of membraneous croup. The little
fellow had only been ill a day or so. Harry was their only child and the
sorrying parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavements. The
funeral will he held from the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 2 o'clock
p.m.
February 16, 1895 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
The little child of Fred and Mrs.
Enghoffer died on Monday, the 11th inst. The sympathy of the people are with the
bereaved one, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Watson in their recent sorrow.
February 16, 1895 Page 3
Granny LaPoint, aged 97 years, passed
to her long home and was buried on Sunday, the 10th inst.
February 16, 1895 Page 7
Mrs. John Olser, aged 79 years died
suddenly Wednesday noon. The remains were taken to Barrie, Ont., Thursday for
burial.
February 23, 1895 Page 2
Mrs. John Sutherland died at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kirvan Tuesday noon, of heart disease, after an
illness of a month. Undertaker Blue prepared the remains for shipment, and they
were taken to Watertown, N.Y., for burial by her husband.
February 23, 1895 Page 2
The funeral of John Grier, who died at
Sand Hill Thursday of last week, occurred last Saturday. He was the only son of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grier who are will known in the county. The sorrowing
parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
February 23, 1895 Page 4
Death of Emma McDonald
Emma, the bright five-year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, died at 9:30 o'clock last Saturday morning of
inflammation. The funeral was held Monday at which Rev. T. R. Easterday
officiated. The little one was laid to rest at Riverside cemetery. Mr. and Mrs.
McDonald have the sumpathy of the community in their bereavement.
February 23, 1895 Page 7
.... John McDouall Johnston, who held
in his own youngest child of John Johnston, who held in his own right the estate
of Craig near Giants Causeway, county of Antrim, Ireland, and
Osh-bo-gush-Ko-da-we-qua, only daughter of Chief Wau-bo- gieg. This Irish
gentleman married at the old Mission, Apostle Island, and after living one or
more years at LaPointe or Bayfield, he took up his residence at Sault Ste.
Marie, more than a hundred years ago. The ancestor residence slide stands and is
occupied by its present owner E. S. Wheeler and his family. The data at hand may
not be entirely corredt but the writer believes that part of this residence was
built in 1792 and that it is therefore the oldest house in the city.
....
February 23, 1895 Page 7
Frederick A. Douglass Dead
Frederick A. Douglass, the noted
freedman and orator, dropped dead at his home in Washington Tuesday evening. His
death which was due to heart failure, was entirely unexpected. As he had been
enjoying the best of health. He was born in Turckabooe Tallson county, Maryland,
in February, 1817. His mother was a negro slave and his father a white man. Mr.
Douglass leave two sons and a daughter, the children of his first wife. His
second wife was a white woman, survive him. His wealth is estimated at
$200,000.
February 23, 1895 Page 8
Detour's Scarlet Fever Epidemic
Robert, the 2½-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Bawson, of Detour, died at his home Tuesday of scarlet
fever.
February 23, 1895 Page 8
Additional Canadian Sault
It is with deep regret that we
chronicle the sudden death of Mrs. John Sutherland, wife of the master mechanic
of the ship canal. The deceased lady had been ailing for some time with heart
failure; and two weeks ago removed to the American Sault for treatment. On
Tuesday morning Mr. Sutherland was summoned acros, the situation of his wife's
health being considered critical, and shortly after his arrival Mrs. Sutherland
expired. The remains were taken to Watertown N.Y., on Wednesday by C.P.R. train
via Ottawa.
February 23, 1895 Page 8
Jacob Brown, one of the pioneers of the
Upper Peninsula, died at Marquette last week. Mr. Brown was a resident of the
Soo from 1849 until 1855.
March 2, 1895 Page 6
Death of Greg B. Dougall
New was received here by L.O.O.F.
Lodge No. 123, of the death of Greg B. Dougall at West Superior, Thursday. He
was a member of the local lodge. Mr. Dougall was with Frank Perry a number of
years ago in the capacity of land looker. A brother of Mr. Dougall at
Belleville, Ont., was notified of the sad event. Mr. Dougall was well known in
the Soo.
March 2, 1895 Page 6
A Brilliant Newspaper Man Gone
Burke Waterloo, a brother of Mrs. E. H.
Conway dropped dead in his room in the Southern Hotel, Chicago, last Sunday
night. He had been ill for a week with la grippe, and was thought to be able to
resume his work on the Chicago Herald, on which paper he had filled the position
of assistant city editor for three years. He was one of the best newspaper men
in Chicago, and had filled responsible positions on all the big dailies in that
city. The deceased was 35 years old and leaves a wife. His remains were taken to
Port Huron for burial.
March 2, 1895 Page 8
Joseph Walter Day, aged 13 months, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Day died last Sunday of membraneous croup.
March 2, 1895 Page 8
Albert Prenzlauer received the sad
intelligence last Saturday, of the death of his mother, which occurred in
Berlin, Germany, February 10. Mrs. Prenzlauer was nearly 84 years of age and had
been a sufferer for a number of years.
March 9, 1895 Page 1
U. S. Persch, received a telegram
yesterday announcing that his brother had been killed in Petoskey.
March 9, 1895 Page 1
Colonel Clendennin Dead
Colonel Clendennin U.S.A., of
Galesburg, Ill., who served with distinction during the civil war, and was
released from active service April 20, 1891, died Tuesday, aged 65 years. At the
time of his retirement he was Colonel of the second U.S. Cavalry. He was one of
the military commissions that tried conspirators who planned the assassination
of Abraham Lincoln. Colonel Clendennin was the father of Captain and assistant
Surgeon Paul Clendennin, late of Fort Brady.
March 16, 1895 Page 1
Demise of Mrs. F. V. Flower
Mrs. F. V. Flower died at Port Huron
last Saturday, after a long illness. Mrs. Flower was a sister of Mrs. E.H.
Conway, and the latter left Monday to attend the obsequies. The deceased lived
in the Soo for a number of years and a wide circle of friends regrets her death.
She was an estimable Christian woman. A husband and daughter are left to mourn
the loss of a loving wife and mother.
March 16, 1895 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
L-- in memory of little Jimmie McDonald
who died Jan 14, 1895, aged 5 years.....
March 16, 1895 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
John Behoe, of Menominee was killed
last Saturday while loading logs. A number of logs rolled on him.
March 16, 1895 Page 9
Wm. Cota found the missing will of
Justine O'Jibway in an old trunk belonging to him, last Saturday. Miss O'Jibway
died last summer. The will was drawn by C.S. Cushman in 1881, and at the time of
Miss O'Jibway's death could not be found.
March 16, 1895 Page 10
The News received a letter yesterday
from U.S. Peisch, who is in Petoskey, where he was called by the death of his
brother, Wm. E. Peisch, who was killed last week while engaged in hauling logs.
The deceased was unmarried and a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Peisch
will return tomorrow.
March 23, 1895 Page 7
Fort Brady Budget
It is our sad duty to announce the
death of Musician Albert Davis, late of Co. F., 19th infantry, on March 16, at 4
o'clock a.m. Musician Davis was on of the few old members of the 19th infantry
who came with the command from Texas. Of a jovial, lively disposition, his
presence will be greatly missed.
March 23, 1895 Page 9
Now at Rest
Robt. J. Kirk, a stone mason, died at
his home on Minneapolis street Monday morning of Bright's disease. The deceased
was 48 years old and a wife and two little sons survive him. The funeral was
held from the Central M.E. church, Wednesday afternoon, at which Rev. C.M.
Thompson officiated. The members of the Loyal Orange Lodge, under Master Joseph
Black, attended in a body. As Mr. Kirk was an Orangeman, the family has had
every want ministered to them in a true brotherly manner by the Orangemen of the
city during their trouble. Mr. Kirk had been ill for many months previous to his
demise. The remains were interred in the city cemetery.
March 23, 1895 Page 10
West Holt, superintendent of the dining
and sleeping car service of the Soo Line, died suddenly in Milwakee Wednesday
night. Mr. Holt had a number of warm personal friends in this city.
March 23, 1895 Page 10
Wm. Quonce, a watchman on John
Hickler's dredge No. 7 at Sailor's encampment, died Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock of consumption.
March 23, 1895 Page 10
Death of William Crane
He Succumbs to Dread Pnemonia After a
Short Illness
The friends of Wm Crane received a
shock when the News of his death was announced yesterday morning. He died at 3
o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Dumond. Mr. Crane had been ill a
little over a week with pnemonia. William Crane was 23 years of age. During a
two years residence in the city, he made many friends. He was a machinest and
was employed by Hickler Bros. He was an exemplary young man and died a
Christain. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and had the best care during his
sickness. Mrs. Pheobe Crane, his mother, arrived in the city Wednesday
afternoon. The remains were prepared for shipment by Undertaker Vanderhook, and
after a service at the house were taken to the depot and forewarded to Owen
Sound for burial. Members of the I.O.O.F. of this city accompanied the remains
to the station.
March 23, 1895 Page 19
Wm. Sparling, who had been ill for
several months at the Franklin house, died at 11 o'clock last night.
March 30, 1895 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
It is with much sorrow that we announce
the death of John Zunce, who died March 3d, after an illness of six months with
consumption. He leaves a young widow and one child to mourn his loss. Mr. Zunce
was taking care of Contractor Hickler's dredges here this winter and had a host
of friends here.
April 6, 1895 Page 1
Death of Edgar Morris
Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Morris Lose Theif
Only Son
The angel of death crossed the
threshold of the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Morris Tuesday night and folded in
his col embrace Edgar, their bright three-year-old son. Little Edgar was taken
sick with pneumonia a week ago Tuesday, and despite all that skill, care and
constant attention coul do, he succumbed to the malady. The funeral occurred
from the house Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and a large number of friends
followed the remains to their earthly resting place in Riverside cemetery. Many
floral offerings were make by sympathetic friends. The Rev. P. T. Rowe conducted
the services. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have the sympathy of their many friends and
acquaintances here and elsewhere in their breavement.
April 6, 1895 Page 8
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
Wm. Quonce died March 20, 1895, of
consumption, aged 30 years, 1 month and 12 days. The funeral sermon was preached
at Sailor's Encampment by the Rev. James Steele, pastor of the Ferguson
Presbyterian church, on Friday, March 22, at 11 o'clock, after which his body
was followed to its last resting place in Richard's Landing cemetery by his
mourning wife Alice and little son Willie, attended by her brother and sister
Mr. George and Miss Ada Vincent; both of Oscoda, Mich., and a large number of
friends and neighbours. Mr. Quonce was a young man of exemplary habits,
temperate and true, a loving husband and king father and firm friend and was
honored and respected by all who knew him.
Mrs. Wm. Quonce desires to thank her
friends and neighbours at Sailors Encampment, Mich., for their kindness to her
in her most recent bereavement.
April 6, 1895 Page 9
John Baptiste McCoy
A Well Known Resident of Sugar Island
Died Wednesday
John Baptiste McCoy, aged 73 years,
died at Payment, Sugar Island, Wednesday, of dropsy of the heart. His remains
were interred in the Sugar Island cemetery. He had lived on Sugar Island for 25
years. In his younger days he acted as mail carrier for the Hudson Bay Co. His
route was from Hudson Bay to Puget Sound and he made one trip one way the year
and back the next. In the death of Mr. McCoy Chippewa county loses one of its
noted characters.
April 13, 1895 Page 1
A Tragic End
Capt. A. Ford Hursley Shoots Himself Through the Head
Shortly after 7 o'clock last Saturday
night, Capt. A. Ford Hursley committed suicide in a room in the rear of the
billiard parlor of the Park Hotel, by shooting himself through the head with a
38-calibre revolver....
Capt. A.F. Hursley waw 43 years of age
at the time of his death. He was born in Jefferson Co., New York, and came to
the Soo with his parents when he was 13 years old.... Mayor Jay Hursley, and
Capt. Wayne Horsley, of the customs force are brothers of the deceased, who also
leaves a wife and child and aged mother to lament the distressing termination of
his life. His family are left in comfortable circumstances.
The funeral service were concluded by
the Rev. P.T. Rowe, Monday afternoon, at the residence of Mayor Hursley, and
were largely attended. Mr. Hursley was a mason in high standing, and members of
that organization attended the obsequies in a body. His remains were laid to
rest in Riverside cemetery. The flags were placed at half most on the court
house, city hall and yacht Goodenough, in honour of the late Mr. Hursley.
April 13, 1895 Page 1
The funeral of the late George H. Old
was held from the Central M.E.church Sunday afternoon. A large number of friends
were in attendance. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.
April 13, 1895 Page 7
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Fenwick died Sunday of croup. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church
Tuesday afternoon.
April 13, 1895 Page 10
Mrs. A. Cadotte was called away to
Marquette to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. St. Louis, who died
Thursday.
April 20, 1895 Page 6
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Abe
Mitchell died suddenly on Monday. The funeral was held on Wednesday. The
bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.
April 27, 1895 Page 1
Called to Her Reward
Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Anthony Last Saturday
By the death of Mary Ann Anthony,
which occurred last Saturday evening, the city loses one of its oldest and most
highly respected residents. Mrs. Anthony had been ill for some time with heat
trouble, which was the immediately cause of her death. Mrs. Anthony was well
known by all of the older residents of the city. She was a sterling Christian
woman and possessed a warm place in the hearts of all with whom she was
acquainted and her passing away is sincerely deplored by all. The funeral
service were held in the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
Rev. T. R. Easterday delivered the funeral sermon and was assisted in conducting
the services by the Rev. J. C. Carman. A large number followed the remains to
Riverside cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Ann Anthony was born in
Devonshire, England, August 15, 1826, and was consequently nearly 69 years of
age at the time of her demise. She came to the Soo in 1857, with two children.
Thomas and Archie, and joined her husband, who came over four years previously,
and has resided in the city continuously since that time. Her husband Thomas C.
Anthony, sr. Died here 13 years ago. The deceased leaves a son. Thomas C.
Anthony, who is engaged in the merchandise and coal business at Detour, and a
daughter, Mrs. R. D. Ashmun, of this city. Ex-Mayor E.C. Anthony, of Negaunee,
who accompanied Mrs. Anthony when she came to this country, is her
brother-in-law.
April 27, 1895 Page 2
James Burke is Dead
James Burke, the well known chimney
sweep, constable and general hustler, is dead. He had been very ill for several
weeks and death relieved his suffering Tuesday morning. He was an old Soo
resident and was known by almost everybody. A wife and six children survive him.
The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Thursday morning, and the remains
were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
April 27, 1895 Page 2
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
John Calbeck received telegram on the
25th stating that his mother had died very suddenly at her home in Staynor,
Canada.
April 27, 1895 Page 9
Gone to Her Rest
Death of Mrs. Jane Waiskai, an Old
Resident of the County
Mrs. Jane Waiskai died at her home at
the Mission, Bay Mills, April 18, after a short illness, of lagrippe, aged 72
years. For 50 years the deceased had lived at the Mission and came there from
Lac la Flambeau, Minnesota, where she was born. She was well known by the older
residents of the country and was an interesting character. Several children and relatives survive
her, who live in this county and elsewhere, among whom are sons and daughters,
consisting of Peter, John, Edward, Andrew, Charles and Louis Waiskai, Mrs. Elize
LeBranch and Mrs. Jane Cameron, of Bay Mills, and her brother and sisters,
consisting of John, Simon and Eli Gurnoe, and Mrs. Wm. Shaw and Mrs. Wm. Meron,
of this city and also a brother Lawrence, who resides near Edmonton, Northwest
Territory. The funeral was held last Saturday, at which the Rev. Fr. Richards.
S.J., officiated.
April 27, 1895 Page 10
Dafter (Special Correspondence)
The announcement of the death of Mrs.
Crawn, on Monday morning, spread a veil of gloom over the community. Mrs. Crawn
came to this county 10 years ago. All who knew her were friends. She had been
afflicted for over a year and succeeded to the recent attack. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev. McCalmont. The remains were interred in the
Sand Hill cemetery on Tuesday. Mrs. Crawn leaves a husband and one daughter to
mourn her loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community.
May 4, 1895 Page 1
Dropped To Death
Mr. and Mrs. R.P.Foley Lose Their
Little Daughter
Fell Over the Banisters
Was Precipitated a Distance of 23 Feet to the Office Floor
Terrible accident at the Park Hotel
Thursday Morning, Which Resulted Fatally
One of the saddest accidents that has
occurred in the city, for some time was that to sweet little Mary Margaret,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R..Foley, at the Park Hotel, at 11:2- o'clock Thursday
morning. The child dashed to death by falling 22 feet, from the third story to
the office floor. She only lived two hours, when death came, and calmly she
passed to the great beyond. The fall caused concussion of the brain. Just how
the accident happened is a mystery, as no one saw her fall. At 11 o'clock she
was with her mother, in the family apartments on the third floor of the
building.
She asked and was given permission by
her mother to go to the office to see her papa. Only a few minutes after she
fell head-foremost to the office floor within two feet of where, her father
stood. She was picked up by Mr. Foley in an unconcious condition, in which state
she remained until death came. Dr. B.D. Harison was summoned, but the little one
was beyond medical aid. Little Margaret, as she was more familiarly known, was
three years and 11 months old, was of a sweet disposition and bright and lively.
....
The funeral will be held from St.
James church this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. P.T. Rowe will officiate.
The remains will be taken on the afternoon train to St. Ignace for interment.
Hon. And Mrs. E. Sherwood and Miss Sherwood, parents and sister of Mrs. Foley,
arrived by special train from St. Ignace Thursday night.
April 27, 1895 Page 9
Death of Guy H. Carleton
Another of the County's Pioneers Called
to His Reward
One by the one the old settlers of
Chippewa county are being called to their final rest..... About 3 o'clock
Wednesday morning Mr. Carleton was awakened by his daughter, Miss Grace, and
asked to go with her to the fire which was raging on Water street. Mr. Carleton,
who was in his usual health, arose and dressed, and with Miss Grace went out of
their house. Just west of the main Water street entrance of Chippewa House they
were standing, looking at the fire when Miss Grace was startled by a fall
beside her. Turning she saw the prostrate body of her father. With the aid of
others near by, Mr. Carleton was helped to a standing posture.....
The funeral was held from the
Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was largely attended.
The Rev. T. R. Easterday, assisted by the Rev. J. E. Bitting,
officiated....
Guy E. Carleton was born in Bath, N. H.
The Granite, state,, Nov 1, 1820, and was therefore 74 years and 6 months old to
a day at the time of his death. With his parents, Mr. Carleton came to Michigan
in 1830, and located at St. Clair.... Mr. Carleton's home life has been
pleasant. Early in the 40's he was married to Miss Francis Hogue at st. Clair,
who died a number of years afterwards. One son, from this marriage, R. H.
Carleton, lives in Neosho, Mo. December 1, 1861, the deceased was united in
marriage here to Miss Catherine Kemp, a sister of George and L.D.Kemp, of this
city, who survives her husband. As a result of this marriage there were four
children: a son, Louis, who was accidently killed 12 years ago, and three
daughters, Miss Grace, Mrs. F. W. Rundle and Mrs. C.W.Given, all of whom reside
here. A brother, H. C. Carleton also lives in the city. Two sisters, Mrs. Eliza
Eldridge, of Cresco, Ia., and Mrs. Mary Cop, of Vernon, Mich., also survive
their brother. His family are left in comfortable circumstances.
May 4, 1895 Page 2
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
Louis Bird, of Munising, well known
here, where he formerly lived, died April 1, 1895, at the ate of 20 years. He
was converted when 8 years of age and was as modest diligent young
Christian.... The pastor conducted the funeral services and preached from
these workes. 'Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty they shall behold the
land that is very far off.'
May 4, 1895 Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. H. vonSchon desire to
express their deep gratitude for the kind expressions of sympathy and aid
tendered them by many friends during the illness and death of their little son
Conrad.
May 4, 1895 Page 4
The four months old baby boy of Mr and
Mrs. Frank Ruehle died Monday afternoon of pneumonia, after a short illness. The
funeral occurred Tuesday. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their
bereavement.
Mary 4, 1895 Page 9
Demise of Conrad vonSchon
Conrad, the little son of Mr. and Mrs
H. vonSchon, died Sunday night, aged one year one year and 1 days, from
inflammation. The little fellow had been ill but three days. The funeral
occurred Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. P. T. Rowe
conducted the services. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many
friends in the sorrow that has come to them.
May 4, 1895 Page 10
Little Bessie LeClear, the bright four
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis LeClear, died Wednesday morning. The
funeral was held from St. James church Thursday afternoon.
Mary 4, 1895 Page 10
Mrs. Nelson Newhouse, died at her home
in Donaldson Tuesday of pnuemonia. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Newhouse was a cousin of R. G. and A. L Ferguson, of this city.
May 11, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
John Derricks was killed last week
while engaged in breaking a log jam in one of the tributaries of the Minominee
river.
May 11, 1895 Page 10
Canadian Sault
On Saturday morning a man observed a
body drifting past the government dock. He acquainted Mr. Templeton, custom
house officer, of the occurrence. Both proceeded to have the body taken from the
water, and it proved to be a man named Duffy, who had been working in Dunn's
lumber camp during the winter. It is surmised that Duffy broke through the ice
this spring. The body was buried shortly afterwards. The coroner Dr. Scherk, did
not deem it necessary that any inquest should by held.
May 11, 1895 Page 11
Death of Edward C. Benson
Edward C. Benson, aged 30 years, died
at Scott's boarding house Sunday afternoon, of pneumonia. The deceased had been
ill for two weeks. He was employed as riveter by the Detroit Bridge and Iron
Works on the gates of the new lock, and had been a faithful employee of the
company for 15 years. The funeral was held Thursday. His remains were sent to
his home in Detroit, where his parents reside. Mr.Benson was unmarried, short
services were held at the place of his death, at which the Rev. Father Donovan
officiated.
May 18, 1895 Page 1
Suicide of Sergt. Schmidt
He Shot Himself With a Rifle at Fort Brady Monday Morning
Early Monday morning First Sergeant
Frederick Schmidt, of Co. D. Committed suicide at Ford Brady by shooting himself
through the head with a rifle. The sergeant, who had been drinking for two days
previously, received a reprimand from one of the officers, and was confined to
his quarters Sunday. No other reason is known why he committed the fatal act, as
he left no papers. Sergeant Schmidt was a native of Germany, and had served
twelve and a half years in the United States army. He became a distinguished
marksman in 1885. He was one of the best non commissioned officers in the fort,
and had the good will of the officers and enlisted men. He was of a somewhat
exciteable temperment. The funeral took place at noon Monday under the auspices
of the Army and Navy Union, of which he was a member. The Soo city brass band
was secured, and with the Fort Brady troops, acompanied the remains to Riverside
cemetery.
May 18, 1895 Page 1
Has a Watery Grave
Drowning of Dennis Garvey at the
Encampment Monday
Dennis Garvey, of Lindsey, Ont.
employed on John Hickler's dredge at Sailor's Encampment, slipped off a mud scow
Monday night and was drowned. He could not save himself on account of the strong
current. The river was dragged all day Tuesday without success. Several members
of the A.O.H., of which organization Garvey was a member, left, on the tug
sprite Tuesday afternoon with a diver to make further search, which also proved
unsuccessful.
May 18, 1895 Page 1
Death of Miss Matilda McMoran
Miss Matilda McMoran died Tuesday at
her home on Superior street of consumption. The deceased had been ill for
several months. She was a christian lady and lived by all who knew her. The
funeral was held Thursday afternoon, the Rev. J. C. Carmain officiating.
May 18, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Gus Engstrom, aged 70, committed
suicide at Skanee, last week.
May 18, 1895 Page 10
Canadian Sault
It is with much regret we chronicle the
death of Helen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spence, which occurred at the
residence of her grandparents on Bay street. The deceased child by her amiable
disposition endeared herself to everyone who became acquainted with her. She
bore a lingering illness with remarkable patience and passed away on Saturday
morning last. The funeral was held on Monday, the remains being taken from Capt.
Burden's to St. Luke's church, where a very pathetic service was held, thence to
the cemetery. The community extend to the parents their heartfelt sympathy in
their bereavement .... {a poem}
May 25, 1895 Page 1
Death of Chas. C. Poe
Charles Carroll Poe. Son of Col. O. M.
Poe, of Detroit, died suddenly in New York early last Saturday morning. The
deceased was well known in the Soo. He held a position here in 1885 under the
government ans inspector of dredge work, and hs united the city on numerous
occasions since that time.
He was the possessor of marked ability
and was held in the highest esteem by those who knew him. He was 31 years of
age.
May 25, 1895 Page 1
Demise of F. R. Price's Father
Fred R. Price was called to Goderich,
Ont., last Saturday by the serious illness of his father, Reese Price. Word was
received Tuesday that Mr. Price had died at 5:30 o'clock on the morning of that
day of stomach trouble. The funeral occurred Thursday. The deceased was 63 years
of age and was one of the best known and most successful business men in
Goderich.
May 25, 1895 Page 1
Death of Albert Weller
Albert Weller died Wednesday at West
Superior, of appendicitis. The deceased was 34 years of age, and a wife and a
three-weeks-old baby survive him. Mr. Weller was a member of Vermillion Tent,
K.O.T.M., of Two Harbors, Minnesota, and the Maccabees will attend his funeral
in a body. The funeral will be held from the residence of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C.W. Weller, Dawson street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The deceased was
well known in the city.
May 25, 1895 Page 9
Rosedale (Special Correspondence)
the announcement of the death of Mrs.
David Grier Sunday morning spread a veil of gloom over the community. Mrs. Grier
and been afflicted with heart trouble for some time and succumbed to the recent
attack of that disease after only a few days illness. Mrs. Grier came here with
her husband 14 years ago, and all who knew her were here friends.
June 1, 1895 Page 1
Death of Walter Q. Gresham
Secretary of Slate Passed Peacefully
Away Tuesday Morning
News was received here early Tuesday
morning of the death of Walter Q. Gresham, secretary of slate, which occurred in
Washington at 1"15 o'clock that morning..... Walter Quinton Gresham's
life was a useful one. He was born in Harrison county, Indiana, March 17, 1832,
....
June 1, 1895 Page 2
Fort Brady Budget
Hardly two weeks had passed since the
tragic death of First Sergt. Schmidt, Co. D. 19th infantry, till the post was
thrown in a state of solemnity over the death of Private John Conlin, of Co. D.
Private Conlin met his death by drowning Tuesday afternoon in a small lake at
Camp Baldwin, near Rexford, Michigan. He procured a dug-out or canoe, had made
a sail boat of it and was out toward the center of the lake when it capsized.
He attempted to swim ashore but took a cramp and sank..... Wednesday morning
at an early hour Capt. Guard accompanied be Sergt. Murphy and Private Mercia,
went by train to Camp Baldwin and dragged the lake from a raft which they built
and soon found the body. The funeral took place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
and his remains were interred with full military honours in Riverside cemetery.
Services were held in St. Mary's church.....
June 1, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Abram Williams, aged 28, committed
suicide lost week at AuTrain, by blowing out his brains with a rifle.
June 6, 1895 Page 8
Pickford (Special Correspondence)
We are sorry to report the death of the
infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John McDermid.
June 1, 1895 Page 12
The remains of S. Wells, who died at
Pickford were taken to Wingham, Ont on Friday for burial.
June 8, 1895 Page 1
D. J. Garvey's Body Found
The body of D. J. Garvey, who was
drowned from one of Hickler's scows at the Encampment three weeks ago, was
recovered Thursday and brought to this city on the Sprite yesterday morning. The
remains were taken to Undertaker Blakes's parlours and prepared for burial. The
deceased was a promising young man of only 21 years. He was a member of the
A.O.H. and popular with all who knew him. The funeral will be held from St.
Mary's church at 9 o'clock this morning. The A.O.H. will attend in a body. M.
Garvey, a brother of the deceased of Lindsay, Ont., is in the city.
June 8, 1895 Page 4
Demise of Mary Penfold
Miss Mary Penfold, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Penfold, who live on Division street, died Sunday evening at 6
o'clock, after a short illness, aged 18 years and six months. Miss Penfold was
to have been married on Wednesday to John Henderson, and had prepared all her
wedding clothes. The funeral servies were held Tuesday afternoon, in the Central
M. E. church, under the auspices of the Salvation Army, and were largely
attended. Her remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
June 8, 1895 Page 6
Samuel P. Schuckers died recently at
Wooster, O. He was a brother of J. W. Schuckers, private secretary of Salmon P.
Chase, and brother -in-law of John H. Oberly, ex-civil service commissioner.
....
June 8, 1895 Page 11
Death of Mrs. Zoe Miniclier
Mrs. Zoe Miniclier died at her home on
Ridge street Tuesday afternoon of paralysis of the brain, aged 63 years, after a
short illness. For over 30 years she had been a resident of the Soo, and was one
of the leading spirits in St. Mary's church of which she was a member. She was
also an honoured member of St. Anne society. Eight children, Mrs. Ellen McHugh,
St. Ignace; Louis, Charles, Napoleon, Oliver and Edward Miniclier and the Misses
Jennie, Mamie and Zoe Miniclier, all of whom reside in the city, survive her.
The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Thursday morning and the remains
were interred in the Catholic cemetery/
June 15, 1895 Page 1
Death of Archa E. Pease
Archa E. Pease, aged 14 years, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Pease, died of brain fever, with other complications, at
6:30 o'clock Thursday morning, at her home on Spruce avenue est. She had been
ill for three weeks and no serious results were looked for until just before her
death. Archa was a bright young lady of sweet and amiable disposition. At school
she ws loved by all and was one of the brightest pupils in Miss Swartout's room.
The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock this morning., and
the interment will be at the Catholic cemetery on the hill. The bereaved parents
and family have the sympathy of the community.
June 15, 1895 Page 2
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Howlett died this week of cholera infantum.
June 15, 1895 Page 2
Miss Minnie Smith, who had been the
guest of Miss Bessie Seaman for ten days, received a telegram from Houghton
yesterday which announced the death of her uncle, John Harris. Miss Smith and
Mrs. Seaman left for Houghton last night. Mr. Harris was a well known commercial
traveller and a warm personal friend of R.W. Peppard and P.T. McKinney.
June 15, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Louis DeMyer, a log drover, was drowned
in the Paint river, near Crystal Falls, last week.
June 15, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Andrew Lind, jr., aged 18 years, was
killed at the Quincy mine Saturday of last week by falling down a winze. The
accident happened during his first day's work in the mine.
June 15, 1895 Page 12
She Dropped Dead
Sudden Demise of Mrs. Millie Elliott
Tuesday Night
Mrs. Millie Elliot died suddenly in
N.D. Morrish's drug store at 8 o'clock Tuesday night of congestion of the lungs.
Mrs. Elliott was over 50 years of age, and was a well-known character here. For
years she was engaged as a washerwoman and was a conspicuous figure about the
business houses as scrub woman. She was laid to rest in the city cemetery
Wednesday aftenoon.
Miss Emma Nason, of the Mission, cared
for the remains. At Undertakers Vanderhook & Blake's establishment she
washed and dressed the body, clothed it and paid all the funeral expenses. The
Mission had charge of the funeral services. The work of Miss Nason is
commendable.
June 15, 1895 Page 12
Death of Capt. Louis Tallion
Capt. Louis Tallion, master of the
ferry Beckwith, died at 2 o'clock this morning, of typhoid pneumonia. Capt
Tallion was born and raised in the Soo and was one of the best known masters on
the river. A wife and four children survive him.
June 22, 1895 Page 5
Wolverine Waifs
George Ferguson of Saginaw, was killed
by the cars last week.
June 22, 1895 Page 5
Wolverine Waifs
Charles Soderstrom, of Florence, Wis.,
was drowned in the Minominee river last week.
June 22, 1895 Page 9
The funeral of the late Captain Louis
Tallion, of the ferry Beckwith, was held from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock
Monday morning. The interment was at the Catholic cemetery and a large concourse
of friends were in attendance.
June 22, 1895 Page 9
Pine Grove (Special Correnspondence)
James Hazzard was buried on Wednesday.
A large number followed the remains to their last resting place.
June 22, 1895 Page 11
Death of James Hazzard
James Hazzard, aged 70 years, died at
his home on the Mackinaw road Monday afternoon of Paralysis. The deceased was
one of the best known farmers in Chippewa county. He was the father of Mrs.
Frand Reid of the U.S. Engineers' office and besides Mrs. Reid seven children
survive him. The funeral was held from his late residence Wednesday afternoon.
The rev. T. R. Easterday officated.
June 29, 1895 Page 6
the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B.
Henley, residents of the Soo several years ago, was drowned in the Paint River,
at Atkinson, recently.
June 29, 1895 Page 9
Death of Mrs. Bertie Carpenter
Mrs. Bertie Carpenter, wife of A. D.
Carpenter, died suddenly at her home on Ashmun street at 12:30 o'clock Monday
afternoon, aged 26 years. The deceased had been ill for two weeks with
rheumatism and the morning of her death was thought to have been greatly
improved. The end came quickly, as the dread disease affected the heart. Mrs.
Carpenter had lived in the Soo only a year. She was a hard working woman and had
conducted the restaurant adjoining her husband's business place on Ashmun
street. The remains were taken to her birthplace at Lansin on Tuesday afternoon
for burial
July 6, 1895 Page 1
Delicate Surgical Operation
It Was Performed on Maurice Kylie Who
died Thursday
Maurice Kylie, who fell some fifty feet
into the new lock a week ago Thursday and sustained terrible injuries, died at
the Commercial House at eight o'clock on the evening of the 4th. Dr. Ennis was
fiest called to attend him and afterwards Drs. Harison & Wesbster. On Monday
the latter performed the operation known as laparotomy which is opening and
exploring the abdomen. They found an intestinal obstruction in the upper bowel
due to an intussuception and extensive lacerations of the lower bowel, which had
been terribly injured in the fall..... The remains were taken to Orillia,
Ont. where his parents reside, for interment.
July 6, 1895 Page 11
Pine Grove (Special Correspondence)
James Parker, sr., died last Saturday
and was buried Monday in the new Pine Grove cemetery. There was a lage
funeral.
July 6, 1895 Page 12
Mrs. Edward Command died Tuesday of
Comsumption.
July 6, 1895 Page 12
Mrs. S. Dumond was called to Toronto
early in the week by the death of her mother.
July 13, 1895 Page 1
Death of Lieut.-Col. Jas. Henton
Word was received Sunday by W.B. Cady,
announcing the death of his father-in-law, Lieut.-Col James Henton, at Fort
Ringfold, Texas, on Saturday of last week. Col. Henton is well known at the Soo
and was commanding officer at old Fort Brady five years ago. While here he
ranked as captain. In 1891 he was made a major and in 1894 was promoted to
lieutenant colonel. Two children, Mrs. W. B. Cady and J. Stanhope Henton,
besides a loving and devoted wife survive him....
July 13, 1895 Page 2
Called To Her Reward
Unexpected Death of Mrs. Catherine
Gabriel Sunday Afternoon
Mrs. Catherine Gabriel, widow of the
late N. V. Gabriel, died at her resident on Court street last Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, after but a short illness. The immediate cause of her death was
cholera morbus. Mrs. Gabriel had been in poor health for some time, suffering
from heart trouble. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sobraro, and
was born here in March 1855, and consequently was a little over 40 years old at
the time of her demise. The deceased was a prominent member of St. Mary's church
and here death is universally regretted. She has always lived at the Soo. The
funeral, which occurred Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from that church, was
largely attended. The Rev. Frs Donovan and Baxter conduct services, after which
the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on the hill. Undertaker
Blake had charge of the funeral. The pallbearers were Seraphim LaLonde, Capt.
Fred. Trempe, Capt., Wm. Greenough, John F. Moloney, Thos. Ryan and Capt. Thor.
Ermatinger.
By the death of Mrs. Gabriel five
children are rendered orphans three boys, George, Joseph and Victor, and two
girls, Maggie and Agnes. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire,
community in their sad affliction.
July 13, 1895 Page 2
The bright baby girl of Mr. and mrs.
Robt. McGilvery died Wednesday. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church
yesterday.
July 13, 1895 Page 2
The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Neveau died Tuesday. The funeral occurred Wednesday from St. Mary's
church.
July 13, 1895 Page 2
Mrs. O. M. Stafford departed Sunday for
Ashland on the sad duty of attending the obsequies of her brother, who was
drowned last week.
July 13, 1895 Page 2
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lesway
died Tuesday after a short illness. The funeral occurred from their residence
Thursday afternoon. The Rev. C. M. Thompson officiated. The bereaved parents
have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
July 13, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Wm. Arnott, a log driver, was drowned
last week in the Manistique river near Manistique.
July 13, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Joseph Mercier, a Frenchman, committed
suicide by drowning himself at Manistique.
July 13, 1895 Page 12
Raber (Special Correspondence)
Died at Raber, July 3, little Annie,
only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Feighener. Little Annie was only sick four
days. Her death was a terrible blow to her parents. Her age was 5 years and
nine months and twenty-days. Mr. and Mrs. Feighener have the sympathy of the
entire community in their sad bereavement.
July 20, 1895 Page 4
Canadian Sault
We regret to chronicle this week the
death of the beloved wife of Wm. Dashney, who died on Monday after a few days
sickness. The funeral, which took place on Thursday morning was a large one. The
Catholic Order of Forresters turned out in a body as a token of respect for
their bereaved brother.
July 20, 1895 Page 4
Canadian Sault
A German named Stabach was killed at
the water power canal on Tuesday by being struck with a piece of casting, which
was being unloaded for the machine shop of the Water Power Co.
July 20, 1895 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Sylvester Kinney, for many years
publisher of the L'Anse Sentinel, was drowned in Green Bay, while with an
excursion party, on Friday evening of last week. He was 42 years old. Mr. Kinney
recently sold the L'Anse Sentinel and purchased the Green Bay Journal. He was
well known in the western part of the Upper Peninsula.
July 20, 1895 Page 12
Rachel, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James Clegg, of Pickford, died Wednesday of consumption, aged 18 years. The
funeral occurred Wednesday. Mrs. C. W. Pickford, of this city attended the
obsequies.
July 27, 1895 Page 1
J. P. O'Brien Passes Away
Death of an Old Soo Resident Yesterday
Morning
Jeremiah P. O'Brien, one of the best
known business men in the city, died at 8:50 o'clock yesterday morning at his
home on Water street, of acute gastritis, after a short illness. He was taken
ill last Saturday night and from the start Drs. Ennis and Rundle gave little
hope of his recovery. Everyone knew the genial Mr. O'Brien and his death was a
shock to the community. Jeremiah P. O'Brien was born in county Clare, Ireland,
March 24, 1840. At the age of 17 he came to this country and first settled in
New York, after which he lived in Chicago and came to the Soo in 1872....
Besides a wife, three children survive him. They are Mrs. Chas. Ahearn, Miss
Anna and John O'Brien. The funeral will be held frm St. Mary's church at 9:30
o'clock Monday morning.
July 27, 1895 Page 1
Demise of Mrs. A. L. Barbeau
Mrs. Archange L. Barbeau, widow of the
late Hon. P. B. Barbeau, died at her residence on Water street Monday morning at
6 o'clock. The deceased was 85 years of age. Mrs. Barbeau was one of the oldest
residents in the city and had lived for 55 years in the house wherein she died.
Two daughters, Mrs. J. P. Pendil, of Marquette, and Mrs. M. W. Scranton, of this
city, besides nine grand children and six great grandchildren, survive her. She
left consderable property.
July 27, 1895 Page 2
John Ley, who has been an inmate of the
poor house for some time, died Monday His remains were buried in the city
cemetery Wednesday.
July 27, 1895 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
August Peterson was killed by a fall of
ore at the Badger mine, Commonwealth, Wis., last week.
July 27, 1895 Page 7
The infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.
F. Deadman died Monday of cholera infantum. The funeral occurred Tuesday. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of their friends in the sorrow which has come
to them.
July 27, 1895 Page 9
Canadian Sault
Death has been active to our midst
again this week, Miss Agnes Allcock, eldest daughter of Lambert Allcock died on
Monday after a few months illness. The other death was that of a promising young
man, Denis J. O'Connor, brother-in-law of M. Christopher, the well known
railroad conductor. He had been complaining for some time, but his illness only
assumed a serious aspect a week ago. He died Tuesday evening. His remains were
sent by train to Packenham for interment on Wednesday. Mr. O'Connor was a member
of the cricket club. To the respective families. The News offers its sympathies
in their deep bereavement.
July 27, 1895 Page 10
Death of Mrs. Robt. Sawyer
Another Esteemed Resident of Chipewa
County Now at Rest.
Sarah, wife of Robert Sawyer, died at
the family home near Sand Hill July 19, at 5 a.m., in her 78th year of her age.
The deceased and her family are well known in this county, having resided here
more than 16 years. Robert Sawyer and Miss Sarah Grier were married at Tyrone,
Ireland, where they were born and reared, 55 years ago. They came to Canada as
bride and groom and to Michigan 16 years ago. Eleven children, the youngest of
whom is now 35 years of age, were born to them all of whom yet survive. Three
live in Canada and eight in Chippewa county. Mrs. Sawyer was in the enjoyment of
good health until July 4, when she was taken ill and the attending physician
from the first gave no hope of recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer were members of the
Presbyterian church at time of their marriage and this has been their continuous
religious faith. The funeral occurred at 10 o'clock a.m. last Sunday from the
residence. The Rev. T. R. Easterday, of this city, who was pastor of the
Presbyterian church when they came to this country preached the funeral sermon.
The churches of the entire community suspended their morning services and all
the people attended. The Rev. McCalmont, resident pastor, took part in the
service. The burial took place at Sand Hill cemetery.
July 27, 1895 Page 10
Mrs. Wm. Baggett, an elderly lady
living at Pickford, walked 25 miles, between Hessel and Pickford, early in the
week. She died the day after.
August 3, 1895 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
The three-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Hill of Norway, fell into a crock of boiling milk last week and was
scalded so badly that she died soon after.
August 3, 1895 Page 4
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Quite a sad circumstance was that which
occurred last Tuesday night. In a few sentences here is the story. A boy of 19,
Andrew Hill, left his home in Finland recently. He came to Detour, where he
boarded with Alex. Forsberg and worked in the mill. He was a grand worker and a
good boy. He piled ties on the dock Tuesday. One fell from the top of the pile
and struck him on the head and knocked him into the river. He sank the third
time before help arrived. The boy was taken out and cared for by the physician
who took charge of him. He was laid on a board in a wood shed dead uncared for
half naked. Coffen made-should have been hiding the body of the poor boy from
the sight of callers. The funeral was announced and the body was still out of
coffin. What then? Oh! He's nothing, those people have no soul. Give the credit
to the right parties.
August 3, 1895 Page 11
Obsequies of Mrs. A. L Barbeau
The funeral of the late Mr. A. L.
Barbeau was held from the St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock last Saturday
morning..... The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
August 3, 1895 Page 11
Death of Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan, aged 20 years, died
Sunday at Drummond Island, of consumption. His remains wre brought to this city
Monday night and taken to the residence of P. Lawless. The funeral occurred from
St. Mary's church Tuesday mornng and the remains were interred in the Catholic
cemetery.
August 3, 1895 Page 12
J. P. O'Brien's funeral was hld Monday
morning from St. Mary's church. It was one of the largest ever witnessed in the
city. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
August 10, 1895 Page 1
The two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Corrigan died early Thursday morning.
August 10, 1895 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
John Ritter, of Florence, Wis.,
committed suicide last week. He blew out his brains with a rife.
August 17, 1895 Page 9
Pickford
Mr. Kelly, aged 94 years, died at the
residence of Isaac Watson last Sunday. The funeral occurred Tuesday at 2
o'clock.
August 17, 1895 Page 9
A Loved One
In memory of Cleveland Roe, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roe, who departed this life Aug 7, 1895, at 5 o'clock p.m.
.... poem.
August 17, 1895 Page 9
Rosedale (Special Correspondence)
Our friends Mr. and Mrs. Mackie have
had a severe trial in the sudden death of their son John. Tidings of his illness
came Friday, Aug 2, followed the next day by the startling intelligence that he
had died that morning, and that his body would be at the Soo on Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock. At the time appointed Mr. and Mrs. Mackie went to the station and
met their eldest son Thomas, with their daughter Maggie and her husband, who
accompanied the remains. The Rev. T. R. Easterday preached the funeral sermon in
the Presbyterian church, assisted ,in the service by the Rev. C.P. Bates. A
crowded congregation of neighbours and friends showed sympathy with the
bereaved, and a long procession followed to the cemetery on the hill. Mr. and
Mrs. Mackie wish to express their thanks to their friends for help and kindness
during this trying time.
The following notice regarding Mr.
Mackie's death appeared in the Duluth Evening Herald Aug 1 "John Mackie died at
St. Luke's hospital at 10 o'clock this morning. He was one of Daugherty &
Upham's engineers and a brother to George and Tom Mackie. The latter is
superintendent for Daugherty & Upham. The body of the deceased will be taken
to the home of his parents at Sault Ste. Marie, this evening from Patterson
& Co's undertaking room.
August 17, 1895 Page 11
Killed by a Fall
Antonio Rose, age 27 years, fell from
a ladder on the mitre sill in the new lock to the bottom of the pit Tuesday, a
distance of 25 feet and was so badly injured internally that he died Thursday at
his boarding house, at 179 Ashmun street. The deceased leaves a widow and one
child in Italy. The funeral was held yesterday from St. Mary's church.
August 24, 1895 Page 1
Death of J. T. Moore's Father
J. T. Moore received the sad
intelligence by wire Thursday morning of the death of his father, Robert Moore,
which occurred the previous night at Mohawk village, Ohio. He was in his 80th
year and had been hale and hearty until six months ago, since which time his
health steadily declined. He visited his son here a short time ago. Mr Moore was
unable to attend the obsequies owing to stress of school matters which demanded
his immediate attention.
August 31, 1895
Page 2
Jumped From the Bridge
Sad Fatality at Superior Early Thursday
Morning
Lloyd Quick, a section hand at
Superior, aged 19 years, was almost instantly killed Thursday morning at 8
o'clock by falling from the railway bridge, across Waiskai river to the bed a
distance of 70 feet. The train was backing on the bridge preparatory to going
into Bay Mills, and crossing the bridge. The heavy fog made it impossible to
see the train, and doubtless thinking that they were in immediate danger of
being run over by the train which could be plainly heard, the unfortunate man
jumped from the head car and went over the bridge. His back was broken by the
fall and he expired before medical attendance reached him. He had been working
on the railroad but a short time.
August 31, 1895
Page 8
Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of
Allenville, received a telegram from the Soo last Sunday, announcing the death
of their little grand-daughter Nellie Hassett, who died Sunday morning at 8
o'clock. They left on the early train Monday to attend the funeral. Little
Nellie was one year and ten days old. St.Ignace News.
September 7, 1895 Page
2
The infant girl of Mr. and Mrs. James
T. Simonean died Thursday afternoon of cholera infantum. The funeral will occur
from the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
September 7, 1895 Page
2
Mrs. Agnes Lavine, aged 85 years mother
of Mrs. John McDonald died Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the residence of her
daughter on Portage avenue. The funeral was held Tuesday.
September 7, 1895 Page
8
Death of Richard Benson
Aged father of Mrs. S. F. Howie (Fall,
Crystall, N.D. Aug 28)
The subject of this sketch met with an
accident at Minneapolis on the 13th of this month, which resulted in
his death on the 23rd. Richard Benson was 85 years of age, and was
on his way from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Crystal when he met with the
accident which cost him his life. Deceased was walking on the pavement and as
he was in the act of stepping down some stone steps to a lower level, missed his
footing and fell, striking his right temple on the curb below. He remained
unconscious from that moment until his death, 11 days after. Mr. Benson was a
native of Ireland having emigrated to Bruce County, Ont, in 1840. From there he
came to Pembina County, North Dakota, in 1885, remained there four years and
went to Ft. Saskatchewan in 1889. About a year ago Mrs. Benson died at their
home. He leaves a family of four sons and two daughters living, the youngest
daughter being dead. Those who survive him are James L. and John Benson, of
Crystal, Richard jr. of Washington and Alex. of South Edmonton. The daughters
are Mrs. Mary A. Howie of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Mrs. Ralph Hulbert, of
Ft. Saskatchewan. The family have the sympathy of many friends in this
vicinity.
September 21, 1895 Page
2
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Andrews died Monday of cholera infantum. The funeral was held Tuesday from St.
Mary's Church.
September 21, 1895 Page
9
Canadian Sault
Mrs. W. H. Plummer and Mrs. Pt. Reid
went to Bruce Mines last week to attend the funeral of the late Geo. Marks, Mrs.
Reid's father.
September 21, 1895 Page
9
Canadian Sault
Mr. & Mrs. Charles McCall have the
sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement, having lost their six month
old child.
September 28, 1895 Page
1
The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
Lowe died yesterday morning.
September 28, 1895 Page
7
Six members of the local fire
department, headed by chief Van Wyck, attended the funeral in a body of the late
Walter Towers at the Canadian Soo Tuesday. Mr. Towers was a member of the
Canadian Soo fire brigade.
September 28, 1895 Page
7
Bay Mill's (Special Correspondence)
The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. George
Shearsmith's little boy took place Wednesday and was attended by many of our
citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Shearsmith have our sympathy in their hour of
trouble.
September 28, 1895 Page
7
Died in Australia
Mrs. Arthur Christie, who resided in
the Soo 12 years ago died July 29, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.
Paternoster, Berwick, Australia. She was 47 years of age. Her husband Arthur
Christie, who is M. Berwick, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Christie, of
Rosedale, this county.
September 28, 1895 Page
9
Canadian Sault
Walter son of Capt. T.A.P. Towers died
at his home Sunday afternoon of lung trouble. The deceased contracted a cold
early last spring which never left him. He was a young man of marked ability
and his death will be mourned by all who knew him. The sorrowing relatives have
the sympathy of the community. The funeral was held Tuesday, and his Lordship,
the bishop of Algoma, preached the funeral sermon. The fire brigade, of which
he was a member, attended in a body.
September 28, 1895 Page
10
Death of An Old Resident
John Lines died at his home on Carrie
Street shortly after 11 o'clock Wednesday night, of typhoid pneumonia. He had
been ill for 17 days and his end cam peacefully. Last spring Mr. Lines
contracted a severe cold which developed into typhoid fever and he never fully
recovered from the attack. The was nearly 49 years old and was born at Woolage,
Ont. He came to the Soo in 1885 and was first employed by George Kemp on the
dock. In 1893 he entered the employ of the two railroads as car repairer, which
position he held until his death. -------A wife and two children survive him,
besides three brothers, Nathan and William, who reside in the city, and Edward, a resident of Hanover, Ont, who arrived yesterday for the funeral. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the St. James church, and the
Rev. P. T. Howe will officiate. The Orangeman will have charge of the funeral
and the Odd Fellows will attend in a body.
October 5, 1895
Page 4
Wolverine Wiafs
Fred Miller, an 8 year-old boy, was
killed by the cars at Marinette last week.
October 5, 1895
Page 10
Death of J. M. Ross
The Well Known Encampment Landlord is
no More
John M. Ross who has kept Ross' hotel
at the Encampment for many years, died Wednesday afternoon at the Franklin
House, after an illness of three weeks. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon
from the Presbyterian church. Three children survive him. They are Mrs.
Proctor, of Hersey and Miss Nellie and William, all of whom were with him at the
time of his death. The deceased was well known in this city. John M. Ross came
to this country in 1879, and bought out the store of J. B. Eddy on St. Joseph
Island. Later he moved to the Encampment on the Canadian side. He was quite a
character, having travelled during his early life in nearly every country on the
globe. It was only occasionally that he would speak of his experiences. He was
about 80 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Ross amassed a comfortable
fortune and has left his family well provided for.
October 19, 1895 Page
4
Wolverine Waifs
John Saladin, a brakeman on the St.
Paul railway was run over by a switch-engine and instantly killed at Ontonagan
last week.
October 19, 1895 Page
4
Wolverine Waifs
Prompted by jealousy William Smith of
Houghton, aged sixty, one of the oldest citizens of the copper country, fatally
shot his wife last week and then blew his own brains out with a revolver.
October 26, 1895 Page
10
Entered Into Rest
Death of Mrs. Chas. Van Horn at Bay Mills
Entered into the rest of paradise at
Bay Mills, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 1895, at 1 o'clock a.m. Elizabeth, the
beloved wife of Charles Van Horn. The announcement of the death of Mrs. Van
Horn has brought sadness to many heart and cast gloom over the entire community.
Typhoid fever set in five weeks before her death, and her constitution already
enfeebled, and which at not time was rugged, proved unequal in the long struggle
with the disease.------A resident of Bay Mills for 12 years or more. [ a long
story of her religious life ] [It mention five children left but no names.]
November 2, 1895 Page
2
Death of E. M. Lacy
It was announced in The News last week
that E.M.Lacy had been stricken with paralysis at his home at Mt. Clemens on
Saturday word was received by Dr. C.J. Ennis that Mr. Lacy had died early that
morning. Mr. Lacy was engaged in the drug business here for many years and his
death is regretted by his many friends.
November 2, 1895 Page
3
Death of E. M. Sewell
E. M. Sewell, aged 18 years, die at his
home on Ridge Street Monday afternoon of typhoid fever, after an illness of two
weeks. He was taken sick at Goulais Bay and was brought here on Thursday of
last week. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. The deceased was a son of
Mrs. J. R. Sewell and was an exemplary young man.
November 9, 1895 Page
1
Death of Lewis N. Herrington
Lewis N. Harrington died at his home on
Spruce avenue west, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, from a stroke of paralysis
which he suffered 10 days previously. For 10 years he had been saddler in the
harness shop of George Ryan and he Johnston Harness Company on Ashmun street.
The deceased was 47 years of age, and a wife and three children survive him. The
funeral services will be held at the Baptist Tabernacle tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. The friends and family will leave the house at 1:30 o'clock. The
public is invited to the service at the church.
November 9, 1895 Page
1
Death of Mrs. Frank Shafer
Mrs. Frank Shafer, of Superior, who has
been ill several weeks at 92 Court Street, of a complication of disease, died at
5 o'clock Wednesday morning, aged 35 years. The funeral was held from the
residence of Harry Blake, at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Shafer was a
patient sufferer. She was a most estimable lady and was highly respected in the
community, in which she loved. Her husband, who is one of the county road
commissioners, has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in his
bereavement.
November 9, 1895 Page
9
CANADIAN SAULT
John McLean, a prosperous farmer and
lumber jobber, of Goulais Bay, left his home several days ago for Goulais Bay
Mission to get some drift timber. As he was running a lumber camp in the
vicinity of Batchewana, there was no uneasiness felt at his home when he didn't
return, as he was supposed to have gone to the camp. A few days afterwards his
boat was found bottom side up on an island. They are looking for the body.
November 9, 1895 Page
9
Another supposed case of suicide
occurred this week. The wife of Mr. Woods a paper maker, working for Mr.
Clergue, and boarding at the Algonquin hotel, committed suicide by taking liquid
poison, about 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Three doctors were in attendance,
but were too late to save her life. An inquest was held yesterday. Mrs. Woods was a middle-aged lady and they were expected to move into their own house in a few days.
November 16, 1895 Page
1
Met Sudden Death
George Crowe Accidentlly Killed at Detour
Result of Carelessness
Was Stowing Railway Ties in a Vessel's Hold
The Mate Allowed a Tie to Pass in a Chute Without Warning the Workmen.
A fatality occurred at Detour Tuesday
When George Crowe, who was stowing railway ties in the hold of the schooner
Granger, was struck on the left temple by a small tie. He died at a late hour
that night from concussion to the brain. It was claimed that the accident was
the result of the carelessness of Fred Jackson, mate of the Granger.---- The
deceased was 34 years old and came to Detour with his wife two months ago from
Wingham, Ont. Mrs. Jas. McDonald, who lives at Detour is a sister of Mr. Crowe.
John Crowe a brother arrived here Wednesday from Wingham. Fred Jackson was
charged with manslaughter.
November 16, 1895 Page
1
May Be Drowned
Capt. Guy B. Gillet of the Manitou, is Missing
Was last Seen Monday It is supposed that his body lie in the Canal.
November 16, 1895 Page 8
Is He Drowned
Thos. A. Ryan Mysteriously Disappears from the Steamer Colorado.
It is supposed that Thos. A. Ryan,
better known as "Tommy" Ryan, of the firm of Ryan & Martin, liquor dealers,
has been drowned in Lake Superior. Mr. Ryan was returning from a trip to Duluth
on the steamer Colorado, and on Friday night of last week he mysteriously
disappeared from the vessel. He is supposed to have either accidently jumped
overboard or to have intentionally jumped into the icy waters of the lake in
order to end his life, Mr. Ryan was well known and had many friends in the Soo.
He leaves a wife and three children.
November 16, 1895 Page
10
One of the twin baby girls of Mr. and
Mrs. Jos. Hembruff, of Dafter, died yesterday morning, of spinal
meningitis.
November 16, 1895 Page
10
Mrs. John Lee died of consumption
Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness of nearly three years. She was in
destitute circumstances and by her death four small children are rendered
orphans. Kind ladies of the Presbyterian Church and others, did all in there
power to make her last hours on earth peaceful. The funeral occurred from the
Presbyterian Church, Thursday.
November 23, 1895 Page
1
Burned to Death
Terrible Fate of the infant Child of a
Neaseville Family
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, at
Torrent's Mill, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. A
one-year-old child was burned to death. Mrs. Cole was visiting a neighbour at
the time and had left the baby at home.
November 23, 1895 Page
19
Death of Mary Olive Adelaide Lalonde From Consumption
The angel of death lightly passed his
hands over the fair brow of Olive Lalonde Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock and her
spirit winged its flight to that bourne form whence no traveller e'er return.
Mary Olive Adelaide Lalonde was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seraphim
Lalonde, who are among the oldest and most highly respected resident of Sault
Ste. Marie. Fourteen months ago Miss Olive was taken ill, but it was only a
short time since that her disease, dreaded consumption, manifested
itself----------was born here March 26, 1870, and was therefore nearly 26 years
of age. At the time of her death, father and mother, her sisters, Mesdames C.
H.Pease and Godfrey Deziel, and her brother H. J. and Wm. Lalonde were at her
side.
The funeral obseques took place from
St. Mary's Church Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock the Fr. D. Donovan
officiating------J. E. Lalonde a brother of the deceased living in Ishpeming
arrived in the city Tuesday morning to attend the funeral.
November 30, 1895
Page 3
Mr. and Mr. H. H. Taylor were robbed of
their three-year-old daughter, Florence, Tuesday, by death from scarlet
fever.
November 30, 1895
Page 9
Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald mourn the
loss of an eight months-old child, which died Monday of scarlet fever.
November 30, 1895
Page 10
Death of Alex. N. Blair
Alex N. Blair, of Johnstone Creek, died
Sunday night of liver trouble. The funeral occurred Tuesday form the Baptist
Tabernacle, and the remains were interred in the city cemetery. The deceased
was 53 years old and had resided in the Soo for 18 years.
December 7, 1895
Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. McGillis were
terribly burned last week at Memominee by the explosion of a lamp. Mrs.
McGillis' injuries proved fatal.
December 7, 1895
Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
A stabbing affray occurred at Bessemer
last week in which Matt Palandor, a Finlander, was slashed to death. Three
suspects were under arrest.
December 7, 1895
Page 5
Death of H. E. Leland's Brother
H. E. Leland, of the Arlington Hotel,
received intelligence last week of the death of his brother, W. H. Leland, at
San Francisco. His death was the result of a surgical operation. He was a
suffer of cancer at the base of the tongue. An Oakland paper of recent date
says: W. H. Leland was born in Chester, Maine, August 18, 18(3)7, where he
resided on a farm until he was 18, and then went into the mercantile business.
In 1867 he went to Minnesota, where he was in business until he came west in
1881. Like all the Leland family he was the builder and proprietor of several
hotels in various sections, which bear the family name. He served two terms as
county commissioner in Minnesota and held other minor offices.
December 14, 1895
Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
John A. Anderson, a miner, employed by
the Cleveland Cliffs Co. at Ishpeming received fatal injuries at that mine last
week.
December 14, 1895
Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Thomas Dunstan, a miner, employed at
the Lake Angeline Mines, Ishpeming, was instantly killed last week by a fall of
ground.
December 14, 1895
Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Three boys broke through the ice in the
river at Menominee Saturday while skating and one of them, Elmer Thorill, was
drowned.
December 14, 1895
Page 10
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. William [correction on Dec 21
stating it was George not Wm] Jones departed this life on the night of the
7th inst. and was buried on the 10th instant, in the
mission cemetery. Mrs. Jones took typhoid fever about two weeks ago. Being 66
years of age, the strain was more than a week constitution could bear. Mr.
& Mrs. Jones came here 11 years ago from Canada. Mrs. Jones was a very
industrious woman, a dutiful wife, a kind mother and a very obliging neighbour.
Mr. Jones and family have the sympathy of the entire neighbourhood.
December 14, 1895 Page 12
Thomas Orchard died suddenly at his
home in McDonald township, near Echo Bay, Ont., Sunday night. Three of his
daughters, the Misses Maria L., Emily and Tillie, are well known in the city and
have the sympathy of many friends. The first named was the only one able to go
to the bereaved home, the others being convalescent from serious illness.
December 28, 1895
Page 11
Dafter (Special Correspondence)
It is our painful duty to chronicle the
death of the other twin baby of Jos. Hembroff. It died last Sunday morning and
was buried last Tuesday at Donaldson. The parents have the sympathy of the
whole community.
December 28, 1895
Page 11
Mrs. James Burke died on Monday night.
She leaves several small children in destitute circumstances.
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