Death Notices Jan

Death Notices Jan - Dec 1896

Death Notices Jan - Dec 1896

Sat January 4, 1896 Page 1
Met Sudden Death
John Freedom Went Under the Ice at Detour
The Party was Crossing from Drummond to St. Joseph's Island to Spend Christmas.
John Freedom a man who has been in the employ of the Island Cedar Cr., on Drummond Island, was drowned on Tuesday morning of last week, when crossing on the ice with two companions to St. Joseph's Island, where they expected to spend Christmas.
The three men John Freedom, George and Samuel Bolt, left Drummond Island for St. Joseph's Island, where the two Bolt's lived and where Freedom had relatives. They started to cross on the ice, a distance of about 10 miles, and after going some distance found the ice very poor. About noon the ice was so treacherous that they feared to return over the same ice that would scarcely hold them-----
Mr. Freedom was about 21 years of age and his home was in Coleman, Mich.

Sat January 4, 1896 Page 2
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Benjamin Robinson, an old settler of this section, died at his residence near Gatesville, Sunday morning. The deceased by hard work had made himself a comfortable home. The funeral rites were conducted from his late residence on Monday. Elder Clark officiated.

Sat January 11, 1896 Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bell left Thursday morning for Mitchell, Ont, on a telegraphic summons which announced the death of Mrs. Bell's mother, Mrs. Copper, who died suddenly there early Thursday morning. Mrs. Copper visited this city last summer and has many acquaintances who will be pained to learn of her death.

Sat January 11, 1896 Page 10
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Blair lost an 18 months' old child by death from fever, Sunday.

Sat January 18, 1896 Page2
The three children of Mr. and Mrs. D. Beacam of Pickford were stricken down with diptheria last week, and one of them died. The other are recovering.

Sat January 18, 1896 Page 9
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Castle L. Newell, one of Detour's oldest and best known business men, died suddenly at his home Saturday morning. The cause of death was hemorrhage of the lungs. The funeral took place Monday at 2 p.m. the service being conducted by Rev. Clark at the Presbyterian church. The deceased was buried with G.A.R. honours. The funeral was largely attended, Mr. C.L. Newell, and family of Detour, deserve through rendered during their bereavement.

Sat January 18, 1896 Page 10
John A. Miller returned yesterday from Detour where he was called by the death of his brother-in-law, C.L. Newell.

Sat January 25, 1896 Page 7
George A. Metzger, father of Victor E. Metzger, died at his home in Lacrosse, Wis., Sunday. Mr. Metzger attended the funeral. The deceased was one of the pioneers in Lacrosse.

Sat January 25, 1896 Page 8
E. J. Penny returned Wednesday from London, Ont, where he was called by the death of his mother last week.

Sat January 25, 1896 Page 10
Drank Cold Water and Died
Moyees Mannedo Bawkawk, an Indian living at the Pe-ah-be-tas-sing settlement on Sugar Island, died last week aged 50 years. His death was caused by drinking a large quantity of cold water, while he was in a heated condition from work. Bawaka was an interesting character. He accidentally shot himself 15 years ago, and a round was afflicted from which but few men could recover, as a charge shot and the ramrod of a gun penetrated his breast. About five months after the accident a piece of the rod, five inches long, was extracted from his back. His recovery was almost miraculous, but he was hale and hearty up to the time of his death.

Sat February 1, 1896 Page 1
Angel of Death
It again blights the Home of Mr. and Mrs,. C. H. Pease
Death again entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Pease yesterday, and took from them their loving and beloved daughter, Mayme A., aged 19 years. Only last June, Archia, another daughter, was taken from them by fever, and since her death, the elder sister who had consumption failed rapidly, until the end came at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning. For over four months she was confined to her bed, and was a most patient sufferer. She was conscious to the last, and was fully resigned to her fate. Mayme was a member of the high school graduating class and was to have graduated next summer. She had a sweet disposition and her death will be deeply deplored by her wide circle of friends. To the family who are called upon within a year to bear the loss of two of its members, who were just blossoming into sweet womanhood, the blow is most severe. They have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. The funeral will be held next Monday morning;, at the Pease residence on Spruce avenue east, at 9 o'clock. The Catholic cemetery will be the place of interment.

Feb 1 1896 Page 1
Miss Mary Garbe died at Pickford, Tuesday. The funeral occurred there Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

Feb 1, 1896 Page 3
Pine Grove (Special Correspondence)
Thomas Fagan, one of the Groves's oldest and best known citizens, died after a long illness on Monday morning. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 o'clock p. m. The services being conducted by the Rev. Snellgrove at the Congregational church. The funeral was largely attended. Mrs. Thos. Fagan and family. of the Grove, desire through The News to extend thanks to the many friends for kind services rendered during their late sorrow.

Feb 1, 1896 Page 9
Thomas Moffatt, aged 85 years, died at the county house last Saturday. He had been an inmate of the house for 9 years, and during that period became totally blind. The funeral was held from St. James' church Monday and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Feb 8, 1896 Page 1
Funeral of Mayme A. Pease
The funeral of the late Mayme A. Pease was held from St, Mary's church at 9 o'clock Monday morning. The pallbearers were A. D.Trempe, Gilbert F. Moore, Chas. DeHate, J. Ematinger, James Moran Jr. and L. P. Cook. Every seat in the church was filled and the services were solemn and impressive. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.

Feb 8, 1896 Page 7
THOMAS FAGAN
He Died January 27 at the Ripe Old Age of 86
Thomas Fagin was born in Down county, Ireland, where he was married and his oldest child was born,. In 1848 he came to America, settled in Boomingville, Canada, where he, in that new country struggled through life peculiar to the early settlers of that day. There he raised a large family, all of whom still live in. In 1879 he moved to Pine Grove, Chippewa county, Michigan, at which place he resided until his death, which took place Jan. 27, 1896. Father Fagin had been an invalid for the past 15 years and a great sufferer. We have visited his home frequently for the past year. We gave often prayed with the family and always found him very quiet and much pleased to meet us. In him was always found an excellent spirit.-----He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn the loss of a most excellent father and a kind husband, who for 86 years has lived and we trust made the very best of life's battle. The writer preached the funeral sermon to a large audience from the words found in Amos 4:12m after which we marched to the new Pine Grove cemetery, where we laid his body to await the final resurrection at the last day.
A. H. Snelgrove, Congregational Pastor

Feb 8, 1896 Page 8
Miss Bessie Hadrick died at her home in Nagaunee on Friday of last week of consumption. The deceased was a sister of Miss Mary F. Hadrick, who is stenographer in the office of State Game Warden Osborn., but who has for several weeks been attending her sister. The funeral was held in Marquette, Monday,.

Feb 8, 1896 Page 9
Detour (Special Correspondence )
One of Mr. and Mrs. Angus McLeod's twins, a child nearly two years old, was buried on Tuesday.

Feb 15, 1896 Page 1
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plant mourn the loss of their daughter Barbara, who died Sunday of pleurisy.

Feb 15, 1896 Page 2
Suicide by Poison
Poor Unfortunate Christine Nelson Ends Her Life of Shame
"Death by her own hand" was the verdict of Coroner Bacon after examing into the matter of the death of Christine Nelson-Davis, who expired shortly after 2 o'clock Sunday morning, in a house at the west end. Christine Nelson, as she was more widely known, was one of those "poor unfortunates" who had seen better days, but through a disappointment in love had allowed herself to drift into the depths of shame. Two years or so ago she married a soldier at Fort Brady whose name was Davis. One child was born to them. Davis died last summer, and since his death she allowed herself to sink into even deeper degradation than before. Last Saturday night she attended a bowery dance on Water street, and while there it is said she became somewhat intoxicated. On her way home she bought a quantity of morphine, which she took.--------
She left a note "Well, Scully, dear, this is my last word to you. I will die for you, dear. You have quit me for good. I hope you will better yourself. Good-bye, love."
Just who "Scully, dear" is, is not known. The funeral was held from Vanderhook's undertaking establishment Tuesday aftgernoon. The Rev. Geo. Shorter, of the mission, officiated, and the remains of the unfortunate woman were intered in the city cemetery.

Feb 15, 1896 Page 7
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gordon died last Saturday of croup. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.

February 22, 1896 Page 9
A nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goldman died Tuesday morning of scarlet fever. Three other members of the family are also sick with the same disease. The family is in destitute circumstances.

February 22, 1896 Page 9
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
On Saturday, Feb. 15, occurred the death of Clarence Charles Wilfred, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Losie, aged 11 months and 2 weeks. He had been ailing for some weeks past, yet his sudden death was a surprise to many. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Henry J. Purdue, from the church of the Epiphany on Monday last and the remains were interred in Mission Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Losie have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

February 22, 1896 Page 10
Mrs. James Scanlon, aged 19 years, died at her home at Bay Mills, Tuesday morning, after a three week's illness. The deceased was the daughter of M. Brazel, of Superior. The husband has the sympathy of many friends in his bereavement.

February 29, 1896 Page 1
Was Seven Years Old.
and Frederick Stradley Gave a Birthday Party Tuesday
Frederic, the bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stradley was seven years old. Tuesday.

February 29, 1896 Page 1
Met an Untimely Fate
Death of James Heaney from Exposure and Suffocation
James Heaney, of Pickford, met with sudden death near Donaldson Tuesday, morning.

February 29, 1896 Page 7
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
Hattie the beloved wife of James Scanlon, departed the life on Tuesday morning of last week, after a brief illness.

February 29, 1896 Page 8
Death of Wm. M. Miller
Wm. A. Miller died at Pasadena, Cal., on Friday of last week of quick consumption. The deceased was the son of W. H. Miller of Bay City, and at one time was employed as an accountant for the Ferguson Hardware C. in the city. The funeral was held in Bay City, Tuesday. Mr. Miller was an exemplary young man and had bright prospects for the future.

February 29, 1806 Page 9
Christopher Clarke an Aged Meaford Man Whose Death is widely Mourned.
Last week Mrs. J. W. McTavish and Mrs. N. L. Martin received the sad intelligence of the death of their aged uncle, Christopher Clarke, near Meaford, Ont. Feb. 12, Other relatives of Mr. Clarke are Sarah A. Rae, bookkeeper for Thomas Hopkins, of this city and Wm. Dunseath, of the Canadian, Soo. Concerning the deceased, who was a highly respected and prosperous farmer, the Meaford monitor of Feb 12 says:
Mr. Christopher Clarke, of Eupharsia, died at his residence there on Wednesday morning, after a very distressing and painful illness of some months, at the age of 70 years. About a year ago Mr. Clarke moved with his wife and daughter to Meaford, taking up his residence on Nelson street top of Layton's Hill, having purchased the home there from his son-in-law, Mr. Wm. Dunseath. Mr. Clarke had been in rather poor health since the fall of 1894. The sad death of Mrs. Dunseath, his daughter, was a severe blow from which it appears he never fully recovered. Latterly his mind became unhinged, which was a source of extreme anxiety to his family. Deceased was an honest, kindly citizen and neighbour: social and obliging in disposition. He leaves a wife and six children–four sons and two daughter's–two daughters having predeceased their father. Mr. Clarke came from Ireland to Canada in 1842. He, with the rest of his father's family resided some time in Toronto. They moved to Euphrasia 47 years ago. Two years later Christopher was married to Mary Grier, who survives him and who has been to him a faithful partner in life. Deceased belonged to the English church. He was conservative in politics. He was a successful farmer and leaves his family in good circumstances. The funeral took place today—Friday—to St. James' cemetery, Euphrasia, where the remains will be interred in the family plot.

Saturday, February 29, 1896 Page 10
Mr. and Mrs. J.P.Lauchlan, of Spruce avenue, west, are the parents of a little girl, which arrived Saturday.

February 29, 1896 Page 10
Miss Mary Payment died at her home on Sugar Island Wednesday, of consumption, at the age of 19. Jas. Payment, brother of the deceased, was in the city Wednesday on his way to the Island to attend the obsequies.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 1
Canadian Soo Suicide
Frank W. Brown Shoots Himself Through the Heart.
F. W. Brown, town and township collector of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart, shortly after 6 o'clock Wednesday night, in his office on Queen street. The post- mortem developed the fact that two bullets had pierced the heart, and that one bullet had gone astray, making three shots in all. The body was not found until almost 8 o'clock. It was decided not to hold any inquest and the body was taken to the home of the deceased. Just what caused Mr. Brown to commit the rash act is a mystery to his friends, as he seemed in his usual happy mood all day Wednesday. He was a sober and industrious man, Mr. Brown's honesty was never questioned. He had lived in the Canadian Soo for many years and was 33 years old. He was the son of Customs Inspector Brown and leaves a widow and three children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 2
Nellie Carr, a notorious character gave birth to a male child at the county jail Wednesday. The baby only lived a few hours.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 3
He Was a Soo Pioneer
John B. Parault, Who Died At Dayton, Minn., Feb 22.
John B. Parault, of Dayton, Minn., died Feb 22 at the age of about 90. Mr. Parault was a pioneer of the Soo. He located here in 1848 and remained until 1856, when he moved to Dayton. Mr. Parault was an uncle of the Bernier brothers of this city. He was employed as a carpenter on the old state lock when it was being built. One of his sons is A. F. Parault, professor in Stanford university of California, who lived in the Soo for nearly a year in 1887. Last year the deceased celebrated the 50^th anniversary of his marriage. He was one of those who "stayed home" when the vote on the location of the capital of Minnesota was taken. Mr. Parault leaves a wife, three sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
At Escanaba last week Alex Morrison, working on a ore dock, fell 52 feet and was killed.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 4
At Ironwood last week Mike Savant was convicted of manslaughter for killing Matt Bellanden Nov. 25, 1895.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 4
A carriage containing Alderman Louis Johnson, of Menominee, Mich., his 12 year-old son and five friends of Mr. Johnson, was struck by a Chicago & Northwestern train Sunday at a grade crossing. The boy was killed and the five men were seriously injured.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 7
Dotour (Special Correspondence)
It was with sadness that the news of James Heaney's death was received last Wednesday. Mr. Heaney made Detour his home before he moved to Pickford.

Saturday, March 7, 1896 Page 9
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McDonald mourn the loss of their infant child, which died Monday and was buried on the following day.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 2
A number of people from this side attended the funeral of Mrs. Alex. McKinnon at the Canadian Soo, Friday of last week.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 2
Edward Myers, formerly a passenger conductor on the Soo Line, with headquarters here, was accidently killed at Hudson, Wis. recently.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 3
The-eighth-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Godfrey, died last Saturday and was buried Wednesday.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 3
Dennis Healey died of pneumonia at Campbell's boarding house Sunday. The funeral took place from St. Mary's church, Tuesday.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 3
Mrs. R. B. Holmes on Wednesday received a telegram announcing the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Smith of Tara, Ont.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 7
Superior (Special Correspondence)
Freddie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen, of Superior, died after a few days illness. The funeral service were held in the home, conducted by the Rev. H. Brotherton, assisted by the Rev. J.McGregor, the former pastor. Freddie was a bright little boy 18 months old. One more little child has gone before to be with Jesus: broken upon earth: one more link in heaven.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 8
Fort Brady Budget
An infant child of Private Bradford, of Company B, and wife, died at their home, on Spruce Street last Tuesday. The funeral was held from the home on Wednesday. Friends extend their sympathies to the bereaved parents.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 8
Died from Effects of Burns
Dora, the little daughter of James Gordon, died yesterday from being badly burned Wednesday at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Fagan, seven miles out on the Bay Mills road. Her clothes caught fire from the stove. In trying to save the child Mrs. Fagan was also severely burned.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 8
Mrs. Betsey Seaman
Death of an Aged and Beloved Resident of Drummond Island.
At the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Fairchild, on Monday, March 2, 1896, at 3 o'Clock p.m. Betsey Seaman departed this life at the age of 15 years. "Grandma Seaman" as she was familiarly called, has crossed the dark river from which there is no return---- We say Grandma Seaman, because she was called grandma by grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends and seemed like one to all children. The funeral was held at the M. E. church on Thursday, March 5, and was conducted by Revs. G.D. Strickland, of Drummond and T. R. Easterday, of the Soo. The remains were followed to the grave by many friends and relatives. Even the Indians came with tears to take a last look at her whom they had known and loved so long. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband Murray Seaman, in a lovely spot selected by him before his death, 33 years ago. Grandma Seaman was not a christian in the later years of her life, but she did not die in great agony of mind, being a great lover of life and it's joys, she had a dread of entering the dark unknown. Even when she was a christian and church member she did not believe in the endless punishment taught, but thought there would be a heaven for all, so why should she fear. She leaves 10 children to mourn her loss-five sons and five daughters. All were present at the funeral except two daughters, Mrs. Ludow Hill, of Wonecoe, Wis., and Mrs. J. D. Hill, of Chicago.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 8
Death of Will McElroy
Will McElroy, who was chief clerk of the Park Hotel, here last summer, died at the home of his parents, in St. Ignace on Friday of last week. The cause of death was consumption. Mr. McElroy made many friends during his residence in the Soo who will regret to learn of his untimely death. He was 23 years of age.

Saturday, March 14, 1896 Page 10
Post Mortem Held on the Body of F. W. Brown
Frank W. Brown, who was found dead in his office in the Canadian Soo, on Wednesday night of last week, may have been murdered. ----------------

Thursday, March 21, 1896 Part 2 Page 12
Stalwart (Special Correspondence)
Again has the hand of death withdrawn from amongst us one of our esteemed and beloved neighbours, Mrs. Wm. Clark, who departed this life on Thursday morning of last week, having been ill only about 30 hours. She leaves a husband and five children. The case is a sad one because Mr. Clark has been unable to work for two months or more and it is feared that he will soon follow his beloved wife whose untimely death, is a great blow to him.

Thursday, March 21, 1896 Part 2 Page 12
Mrs. Kelly, who has been living with her son, Jos. Kelly, of Fairview, died on Friday morning. She was buried in the cemetery near Pickford. Rev. Gadingham, of that place, preached the funeral sermon.

Thursday, March 28, 1896 Page 2
John McArthur, an old and respected resident, died at his home on Ashmun street Wednesday morning.

Thursday, March 28, 1896 Page 2
Angel of Death's Third Visit
For the third time within a year, the angel of death has entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Peace. On Monday afternoon, Olive, their bright 7 year-old daughter, died of measles, after a short illness. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from St. Mary's Church. The Rev. fr. Connolly officiated. The pall bearers were: Harry and Guy Kemp, Ed Lacy and Henry Gowan. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in its affliction.

Thursday, March 28, 1896 Page 5
Pickford (Special Correspondence)
Mary Ann, wife of the late Sergeant Kelley, of Goderich, Ont, died at Fairview, Pickford township, March 12, at the ripe old age of 88 years and five months. Mrs. Kelly, who survived her husband six years and four months, leaves one daughter and two sons to mourn her loss, Mrs. Robert Campbell, Sr., of Pickford township, Michigan; Jacob Miles Kelley of Manitoba, Northwest territory, and Joseph W. Kelley of Pickford, Michigan. The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland and spent her early life in the store of her father, who was a merchant in her native town. She was there wedded to Sergeant Kelley, of the Third Light Dragoons and emigrated to Canada about 43 years ago. She spent the last six years of her long life in Chippewa County and died at the residence of her youngest son, Joseph W. Kelley. A large circle of acquaintances mourn her loss.

Thursday, March 28, 1896 Page 6
Wolverine Waifs
Mrs. Frank Bray was burned to death in her home, which was destroyed by fire, at Baraga, last week.

Saturday April 4, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Daniel McDonald, brother of Dr. A. McDonald died near Toronto last week. Dr. McDonald was on his way to see his brother when death occurred.

Saturday April 4, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Neeseville, (Special Correspondence)
Robert Grey, of Sterlingville, lost a little child on Saturday by diptheria.

Saturday April 4, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Called to His Reward
Death of Capt. Thos. M. Ermatinger, a Soo Pioneer
Capt. Thos. M. Ermatinger died at this home at 66 Carrie Street shortly after 9 o'clock Sunday morning. Another familiar figure has disappeared. Another home has been saddened by the death of it's head, and the community has lost one of its oldest residents and an upright man. Year after year, one or more of the pioneers of Sault Ste. Marie pass from this live to that dark bourne from whence no travelor ever returns ---- Capt. Thomas McKee Ermatinger was born in this city January 19^th 1831, and was therefore 65 years of age----- In 1853 he married Miss Mary Cook ------ An aged wife and four sons, Lawrence, William, Henry and Joseph survive him.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Mary's Church.----- The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Saturday April 4, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Are Doubly Bereaved:
Angel of Death Blight the Home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Haller
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Haller were doubly bereaved this week. First their only daughter, Lucille, 4 years old, was carried away Tuesday afternoon by the angel of death. On Wednesday evening the unwelcome visitor appeared again and took their baby boy Gerald. Measles of a virulent type was the cause of the death. The little ones were sick only a short time. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The remains of the two little ones, in separate caskets, were conveyed to the cemetery in the same hearse. Mr. and Mrs. Haller have the sympathy of the community in their double bereavement.

Saturday, April 4, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Detour(Special Correspondence)
On Monday, the 22^nd inst. W. D. Newll, an uncle of Miner Newell, died at his home in Flushing, Mich., of cancer. From 1870 to 1882 Mr. Newell lived here and on the island. Deceased leaves a wife and five children.

Saturday April 11 1896 Part 1 Page 6
Death of James Taylor
Another Old Resident of the Soo Goes th His Reward
James Taylor died at his home on Cedar Street on Easter morning, in his eightieth year. The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland and was the son of Richard Taylor, who, with his wife, died while Mr. Taylor was a youth. Their orphaned children were cared for and educated by their uncle and guardian, Frank Taylor, who lived in Liverpool, England. There were seven of them, four brothers, Edmund, Robert, William and James, and three sisters, Anna, Gertrude and Mary. James was educated in the city of his birth, graduating from Trinity college at the early age of twenty. Shortly after this he came to America and began a successful seafaring life, rising quickly to the command of a merchant ship. He sailed for 20 years, making voyages to most every southern port of the old and new world. At the same time his older brother Edmund was master of an East India merchant ship. When the roving disposition was satisfied he came to this village and having accumulated some money he engaged in business, building what was for many years the best store on Water street. About three years thereafter he quietly settled down on a farm by the riverside not far from Garden River, but on the Amercian side. Here he married a wife and reared a family and lived happily for several years.----
There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor five children, three daughters all of whom are living, and two sons, who did not survive their infancy. One daughter is married and there are five grandchildren living and one with the angels. -----
The funeral was conducted at the Presbyterian Church by the pastor Rev. C. P. Bates at 2p.m. Tuesday----- Many friends followed the remains to Riverside. —

Saturday April 11 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Demise of Mrs. James Goulding
Mrs. James Goulding, aged 52, died Wednesday afternoon, at her home on Brown street, after a brief illness. Her sudden death is a sad blow to the sorrowing members of the family, who are: Mr. Goulding, two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Armstrong and Mrs. F. Jones, and a son Wm. Goulding. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from St. James' Church. The Rev. C. M. Westlake officiated.

Saturday April 18 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Drowned in the Canal
Victor Hendrickson, a Stranger, Met Death There Yesterday
Another case of drowning occurred at the upper entrance to the new lock, at the canal, shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday morning. David Thomas and John Brown who were in that vicinity when the accident occurred heard the man's cries for help, but were unable to reach him in time----- he was identified as a Finn named Victor Hendrickson, aged 34 years.—Jacob Johnson, one of the dean mans friends called at Vanderhook's shortly after the arrival of the body, and said he wanted to get $2.50 which he had loaned the dead man Thursday night. He was told by one of the attendants that death released a man from all monetary obligations, and he left.

Saturday April 25 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Death of Mrs. D. Ellis
A Malignant Cancer Cuts Short the Life of an Old Resident
Mrs. David Ellis died at her home on Ferris street at 3 o'Clock yesterday afternoon after an illness of 8 months. The cause of death was a cancer. She had been a patient sufferer from the ailment and was fully resigned to her fate. Mrs. Ellis was born in the county of Peel, Ontario, on the 12^th of April, 1841, and came to this city 23 years ago. Besides her husband, who is a faithful member of the police force and truant officer, a daughter Mrs. Otto Supe, and a son, Albert survive her. Mrs. Ellis is a member of the Methodist Church, ---- The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2:30 o'clock from the Central M. E. church. The place of interment will be at Riverside. A brother James Wiggins is expected to arrive from Inglewood today to attend the obseques.

Saturday April 25 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Robert C., the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Martin died last Sunday of scarlet fever and was buried in the city cemetery on Sunday.

Saturday April 25 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Rosedale
It is our solemn duty this week to chronicle the death of Frank Roberts, who died at St. Thomas, Mo. on Monday last, where he was undergoing treatment for lung trouble. His remains were brought home for burial. The funeral took place Friday at 11 o'clock from Mount Zion church and was largely attended. Mr. Roberts was highly esteemed young man and a former school teacher of Chippewa county.----

Saturday April 25 1896 Part 2 Page 12
Wm. Chandler returned Sunday from Miami, Ind. where he attended the funeral obsequies of Wesley Haynes, step- father of Mrs. Chandler and H. M. Oren. The demise of Mr. Haynes is deeply regretted by numerous Soo friends.

Saturday May 2, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Death of John Pringle's Father
The Teeswater News and Bruce Recorder, of April 2, contained an extended notice of the death of William Pringle, father of John Pringle a prosperous farmer of this county, which occurred March 25. Mr. Pringle died at his home in Culross, county of Bruce, Ont., and was one of the most highly respected residents of that place, and one of the oldest magistrates in the county.

Saturday May 2, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Died at a Ripe Old Age
The Rev. John Hartford, known to everybody as "John the Baptist", died Wednesday, at the residence of his son, Wm. Hartford, at the ripe old age of 85. The funeral took place at the Central M. E. church on Thursday and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Saturday May 2, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Funeral of Mrs. D. Ellis
The funeral of the late Mrs. David Ellis occurred from the Central M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. A large number of friends were present, and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The Rev. C. M. Thompson officiated. The remains were interred at Riverside.

Saturday May 9, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverines Waifs
George Hoffman and August Erickson, employed at the Pabst mine, Ironwood, were blown to pieces by a premature blast of grand powder, Tuesday of last week.

Saturday May 2, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Death of John Pringle's Father
The Teeswater News and Bruce Recorder, of April 2, contained an extended notice of the death of William Pringle, father of John Pringle a prosperous farmer of this county, which occurred March 25. Mr. Pringle died at his home in Culross, county of Bruce, Ont., and was one of the most highly respected residents of that place, and one of the oldest magistrates in the county.

Saturday May 2, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Died at a Ripe Old Age
The Rev. John Hartford, known to everybody as "John the Baptist", died Wednesday, at the residence of his son, Wm. Hartford, at the ripe old age of 85. The funeral took place at the Central M. E. church on Thursday and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Saturday May 2, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Funeral of Mrs. D. Ellis
The funeral of the late Mrs. David Ellis occurred from the Central M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. A large number of friends were present, and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The Rev. C. M. Thompson officiated. The remains were interred at Riverside.

Saturday May 9, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverines Waifs
George Hoffman and August Erickson, employed at the Pabst mine, Ironwood, were blown to pieces by a premature blast of grand powder, Tuesday of last week.

Saturday May 9, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverines Waifs
Capt. Thos. Ball, who was serving his second term as sheriff of Iron county, died of heart trouble at Crystal Falls on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Ball had been a resident of the Upper Peninsula for the past twenty-six years and had long been a prominent figure in mining and republican political circles of that section.----

Saturday May 9, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Full of Years
Death of Mrs. Isabel Burchell Wednesday Afternoon
Mrs. Isabel Burchell, aged 84 years, died at the home of her son, Abram Burchell, at 3 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of only a few days. For many years she resided with her son, and had been a resident of this county for 20 years. The deceased was an active member of the M. E. church and was a sincere Christian. Four daughters and three sons survive her. They are Mesdames J. Agar, Hay Lake, Fannie McAleer, Thessalon: Wm. Gilray, of this city; Maggie Bowerman, Meaford; Messers Robt. H. of Rosedale, Abram of this city, and Jospeh Burchell of Virginia, Minn. Mrs. Bowereman and Joseph Burchell arrived in the city yesterday to attend the funeral, which was held from the Central M. E. church yesterday afternoon

Saturday May 16, 1896 Part 1 Page 6
Canadian Sault
Alex. Boyd, one of the carpenters employed by the Pulp and Paper Co., was accidentally drowned on Saturday afternoon last by falling into the river from the tug Jessie, upon which he was working at the time. ------ The deceased was a nephew of W. Boyd, of the Queen's hotel.
The funeral to the late Alex Boyd took place Tuesday morning and was largely attended. The deceased was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.

Saturday May 16, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Neaseville (Special Correspondence)
It is the sad duty of your correspondent to chronicle the death of Miss Elsie Peterman, the 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Peterman, of Neaseville. She had been slightly indisposed for the last week, but her illness was not considered serious until Saturday evening, when medical aid was called in. Death put an end to her sufferings at 5 o'clock Sunday morning. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the whole community in their trouble.

Saturday May 16, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Soo friends of C. W. Caley, of Bay Mills, were pained this week, to learn of the death of John Caley, his father, at Bay Mills, Tuesday morning. Mr. Caley was ?1 years of age. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Saturday May 16, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Peter Megnonup, an Indian of Bark River, near Escanaba, was shot and killed by Charles Anderson, last week.

Saturday May 16, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Sad Death of Mrs. Pickett
Victim of Saturday Morning's Fire Expired That Noon
Mrs. Arthur Pickett, who was burned so badly in last Saturday's fire, died at the residence of Geo. Comb at noon the same day. She did not regain consciousness after being taken to Mr. Comb's house. The unfortunate woman was literally cooked and suffered untold agony. Mrs. Pickett was preparing her breakfast over a small oil stove which was on a table, when she was undoubtedly seized by epileptic convulsions, to which she was subject. In falling to the floor the presumption is that she grasped the stove, the oil flowing out when it struck the floor and started the fire. The death of Mrs. Pickett was terrible and deplorable. Her husband, who was 16 miles out in the country, arrived home a few minutes after her death. The deceased was 33 years old and was a lady of refinement and education. She was a member of St. James church, from which place the funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

Saturday May 30, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
A young Finn girl named Sophia Dahl was killed in Gladstone on Sunday while going through under a train of cars. She has a sister living on Ridge street west.

Saturday May 30, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Vear Irene, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Halloche, of Arlington street, died Thursday morning.

Saturday June 6, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Demise of Mrs. Lourena Martin
N. L. Martin of The News, this week received the sad announcement of the death on Monday of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lourena Martin, wife of John W. Martin, at her home in Roodhouse, Ill., after a lingering illness. Mrs. Martin was a noble Christian woman and died at the age of 53 years, after a useful well spent life.

Saturday June 6, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Mrs. Jos. Taylor jr died Monday at Escanaba. Her husband, who is first mate on the City of Grand Rapids was summoned to her death bed from Marquette.

Saturday June 6, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cappucilli died Tuesday of inflammation. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Mary's church.

Saturday June 13, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Mrs. Samuel Stafford died early Wednesday morning, from a cancer. She had been an invalid for years. The funeral took place from the Catholic church yesterday morning.

Saturday June 13, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Miss Eliza McNamara, of Menominee, committed suicide last week by taking strychine.

Saturday June 13, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Jeanne, infant son, of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Jones died Tuesday of scarlet fever. The funeral occurred at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Saturday June 13, 1896 Part 1 Page 6
Died While Eating
Frank Ernest, aged 31 years, mate of the schooner Nelson, died suddenly at 6:10 o'clock Thursday evening, while his boat was near Detour. He was eating supper at the time. The body was put ashore at Detour and coroner House found that death was the result of appoplexy. The deceased was a member of Shebogan, Wis. lodge I.O.O.F. The remains were sent to Detroit for interment, where a wife survives him.

Saturday June 20, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Across The Dark River.
Death of Mrs. Chas. J. Linke Last Monday Evening
Mrs. Chas. J. Linke was a most estimable woman. Her death is a sudden blow to her husband and children–Joseph A. Linke, Charles Linke, Mrs. Adam Haller, Mrs. Gus Supe, and two unmarried daughters. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church, Wednesday, the Rev. Fr. Torangeau officiating. At the earnest request of Mrs. Linke, her remains were conveyed in a sail boat to Garden River, Ont., and laid to rest beside those of her parents, brothers and sisters. The following acted as pallbearers. At the Soo- Frank Lessard, Francis Sobraro, Wm. Shaw, John Gurnoe, S. LaLonde, Antoine Fisher: at Garden River- Frank Clark, John Pine, Peter Ashwaigwan, J. Carodass, John Cadette, J. R. Tegash.

Saturday June 20, 1896 Part 2 Page 10
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
A report has reached here that Mr. Thomas Jones an aged and respected resident of St. Joseph's Island, near Tenby Bay, committed suicide by taking poison on the 11^th inst. No cause is assigned for the act, but it is believed that poverty is the reason. He leaves an aged widow and a daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Fuller. Mr. Jones was quite a character. He came directly to St. Joe from England many years ago, having been a ship carpenter and at one time a building inspector for the Cunard line. He was nearly 80 years old.

Saturday June 27, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Gabriel Mattson, a Swede, was run over Monday morning at Escanaba, by a train on the Chicago & Northwestern railroads and his head cut off.

Saturday June 27, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Joseph Bowman, of Cleveland, mate on the tur C. D. Benham, died suddenly in his bed at 3 o'clock yesterday morning, of heart disease, aged 52 years. The body was removed to Vanderhook's and will be sent to Cleveland tomorrow.

Saturday June 27, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Death of J. W. Crippen
Jared W. Crippen died at the residence of his daughter in Duluth last Saturday, aged 75 years. He left the Soo about a month ago, and for the past two years had been employed as a clerk in the Perry and Arlington hotels. Mr. Crippen was one of the oldest railroad conductors in the northwest and was employed for years on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul road. The remains were taken to Milwaukee where the funeral was held Tuesday under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member in high standing.

Saturday July 4, 1896 Page 1 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
On Monday last W. J. Mitchell, bookkeeper for the Detour Lumber and Cedar Co. was taken suddenly ill with neuralgia in the head and died at 8 o'clock the same evening. The funeral was held from the M. E. church at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Saturday July 4, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Miss Lottie Stevenson died at Lime Island June 20 after a long illness. The funeral took place from her father's residence at Raber. Robert Crichton conducted the services and Thos. Mitchell, Geo. A. Watson, Henry P. Hossack and Anthony Burke acted as pallbearers.

Saturday July 11, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Death of Mrs. A. Guililard
Mrs. Antony Guililiard, wife of Soo Township's treasurer, died at her home on Ferris road, at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning of puerperal [of or to do with childbirth] convulsions, aged 35 years. The deceased was highly respected and loved by everyone who knew her. She was a Christian and will be greatly missed. Besides her husband, a son 9 years old survives her. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Monday morning and in the funeral procession were 150 conveyances.

Saturday July 11, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Stalwart (Special Correspondence)
We feel sad to have to chronicle the death of Andrew Sims, sr. who die July 3. He was one of the oldest settlers in Stalwart. Mr. Sims was a good christian man and will be greatly missed here. Rev. Walker, of Pickford preached the funeral sermon. There were two hundred people at the funeral to pay their respects to the friend that had gone, and to comfort those who were called upon to mourn. Ed. Sims was in Stalwart from Milwaukie to attend the burial of his father. He returned home on Monday.

Saturday July 11, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Miss Lena George, a sister of Mrs. McComb, of this city died at her home at Port Elgin, Ont., July 4. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Comb, she was unable to attend the funeral. Her mother, Mrs. Wm. George, will arrive here next week.

Saturday July 11, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Mrs. T. E. Goodbourne was called to Port Sanilac, Mich., last week by the death of her father, Dr. G. W. Hawke.

Saturday July 11, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Welmer, died suddenly Monday morning. The sorrowing parents, have the sympathy of many friends.

Saturday July 18, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
On Sunday the body of John McMurray, of St. Joseph's Island, was found in the water at the government dock in the Canadian Soo. It is supposed Mr. McMurray, who had been missing since the night of July 3, accidently fell off the dock and was drowned.

Saturday July 18, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Thomas Arthur, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown died Tuesday morning of scarlet fever.

Saturday July 18, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Fort Brady Budget
An infant daughter of Corporal and Mrs. O'Brien, of F. Company was buried a few days since. Friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents.

Saturday July 18, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Mrs. Jessie Sutherland dropped dead of heart disease at her home, at 11 o'clock Monday morning.

Saturday July 25, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Died Among Strangers
A sad death occurred in the waiting room at the Union depot Sunday night, when Florence Sullivan, aged 18 months, died of pneumonia. The mother was on her way from New York to Butte, Montana with three children. Mrs. Sullivan said the child was ill when they left New York, and grew steadily worse. The mother had no money and the body was turned over to the superintendent of the poor, who had it buried in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Sullivan was grief stricken, and when told that the corpse could not be taken with her she almost went frantic.

Saturday July 25, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Wolverine Waifs
John Barnett, of Negaunee, and Henry Belloumeur, of Manistique, were burned so badly by molten slag at the Gladstone furnace last week that they died shortly afterward.

Saturday August 1, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Alice McDonald, age 5 years, died of diphtheria Tuesday. This is the second death in Mr. McDonald's family, from diptheria, inside of a week. He has the sympathy of the whole town in his sudden bereavements.

Saturday August 1, 1896 Part 1 Page 9
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
The death of another of Norman McDonald's little daughter's with diphtheria at Detour is reported.

Saturday August 8, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Olive, the 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Osborn, of the Mackinac road, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, of appendicitus, after an illness of two weeks. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock at the Pine Grove Congregational church. The Rev. T. F. Easterday officiated and the interment was made in the Pine Grove cemetery. The deceased was a bright young lady and the oldest child.

Saturday August 8, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
The boy twin born at the Mission Home on Geo. Washington's birthday died Thursday of cholera infantum and will be buried this afternoon. The child had been adopted by Miss Nason.

Saturday August 8, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Death of Chas. H. Crane
Injuries Sustained by a Fall Last Week Prove Fatal
Chas. H. Crane died at his rooms in the Newton block at 6:45 o'clock yesterday morning, of internal injuries which he received by falling from the arch at the corner of Ashmun street and Spruce avenue, shortly after 6 o'clock on Thursday evening of last week, --------- Chas. H. Crane was born at Scotland, Ont., 53 years ago. He was unmarried and came to the Soo 12 years ago. -------- His remains will be taken to Leamington, Ont. Three sisters survive the deceased, two of whom, Mesdames McCuban and Marten, of Leamington, were at his death-bed. His uncle H. S. Crane, was also present during hs illness and death.

Saturday August 8, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Martin died Thursday morning of inflammation of the bowels, and was buried yesterday in the city cemetery.

Saturday August 15, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Drowned At Agawa
Sad Fate of E. S. Enoch, a Bright Young Man of Bay Mills
A sad case of drowning occurred at the Agawa river, on the north shore of Lake Superior at 5:25 o'clock Sunday afternoon last, when Edwin S. Enoch, of Bay Mills, lost his life. ------------ The body was recovered Tuesday and brought here on the Telegram Thursday and taken to Blue's undertaking parlors.------ He had been employed as bill clerk in the office of the Hall & Munson Co., at Bay Mills, since October last.

Saturday August 15, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
John Vallie Drowned
John Vallie, second engineer on Hickler's dredge No. 7, met death by drowning at the Emcampment shortly after 8 o'clock Sunday night. The body was recovered Monday morning by a diver, and brought to the undertaking parlou of M. Blue, in this city. Mr. Vallie was 41 years of age and had resided in the Soo for 10 years. The funeral was held from St. James church Wednesday afternoon and the remains wee interred in Riverside cemetery. A widow and adopted son survive him.

Saturday August 15, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Thankful to Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Quack desire to express through The News their heartfelt appreciation to the kind friends and neighbours who did everything possible for them during the illness and death of their son, Richard, who died at Pine Grove, this county, July 25, of consumption, aged 21.

Saturday August 15, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Mrs. John Norton sr. received telegraphic intelligence last night of the death of her brother, Thos. Fisher, at Calumet by sunstroke.

Saturday August 22, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilding died on Wednesday after a lingering illness, and was buried from St. James church yesterday.

Saturday August 29, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Miss Lea Roberts, whose home was near Toledo, O., died yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Reynolds, on Court street. Miss Roberts who has been spending the summer in the city for her health was accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts, who were with her at the time of her death. The stricken parents left yesterday with the remains for their home in Ohio.

Saturday August 29, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Mrs. H. G. Waite, formerly a resident of the Soo, died at her home in Grand Rapids, August 15^th.

Saturday September 5, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Killed By Dynamite
Sad Death of George Jones at Thurlow, Pa. Monday
A charge of dynamite exploded prematurely on one of Dunbar & Sullivan's dredges at Thurlow, Pa. instantly killing George Jones, and seriously injuring Sidney Neff, who however will recover.------
Mrs. Jones lives in this city and received intelligence of her bereavement Tuesday.
The deceased was considered an expert in preparing dynamite charges, and it had been his occupation for years with Dunbar & Sullivan. -----

Saturday September 5, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Death of John Cotta
Another Pioneer of the Soo Joins the Silent Majority
Jno. Cotta, one of the Soo's pioneers, died Sunday afternoon at his home on Ashmun street, of consumption, after an illness of four months. The deceased was 64 years of age and was well and favourably known. In his youth he entered the employ of A. Gayer and was with him for 33 years. Mr. Cotta was last engaged as janitor of the city jail, which position he occupied for 3 years. A wife and three grown children survive him. The funeral was held Thursday morning from St. Mary's church.

Saturday September 5, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
An Old Resident Gone
Death of Simon P. Gurnoe, For 71 Years a Resident of the Soo.
Simon P. Gurnoe died Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shaw, Ridge street west. Since early spring he had been sick, and last Saturday was stricken with inflammation of the bowels, which caused his death at the hour above stated. Simon P. Gurnoe was born in this city Sept. 15^th, 1825 and would have been 71 years old this month. He had never been any farther away from the county then the Canadian Soo, and was one of its oldest residents. He was single and was of a quiet and retiring disposition. His life was an exemplary one. Two sisters, Mesdames Wm. Shaw and Wm. Miron, and one brother, John Gurnoe, survive him. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's church.

Saturday September 12, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Ethel, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Fleming, died at Pickford last Saturday of inflamation

Saturday September 12, 1896 Part 1 Page 6
Stalwart (Special Correspondence)
It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Watchorn, who was buried Wednesday Sept. 2 at Stalwart cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Magahay. The deceased was aged 13 years, 10 months and 7 days and during her short sojourn in this world made many friends and few enemies.

Saturday September 12, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Geo. M. Danskon, brother of Mrs. Dr. H. R. Floyd, died early in the week in California. Mrs. Floyd left to attend the funeral in Morengo, La.

Saturday September 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hall died on Wednesday and was buried Thursday. A second son is also quite sick.

Saturday September 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Capt. Hoyt is Dead
Capt. Geo. S. Hoyt died Thursday morning at Helena, Mont.. He ownd the Democrat block in this city. He also had charge of the construction of near Fort Brady.

Saturday September 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McCarron died Saturday.

Saturday September 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Death of Mrs. Mary Dwyer
James Strachan received word yesterday of the death of Mrs. Strachan's mother, Mrs. Mary Dwyer, at Ypsilanti, Thursday. Mrs. Strachan was at her mother's bedside when she passed away.

Saturday October 3, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
James Harris, a miner, was killed at the Millie mine, Iron Mountain, last week, by the premature discharge of a blast.

Saturday October 10, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Suicide by Drowning
Track Biron of the Canadian Soo, committed suicide Saturday night by jumping into the canal near Magazine street. The body was recovered by Sam Stafford Sunday morning. An inquest was held and the jury decided that it was a case of suicide.

Saturday October 10, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Henry Riske was burned to death in a fire at the Allonez mine, near Hancock, last week.

Saturday October 10, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Geo. C. Shelden of Houghton, who was shot Thursday of last week, by Felix Delmonte, a discharged coachman, died the following day. A few days before the tragedy Mr. Sheldon and Delmonte was discharged and afterwards arrested. Pending a trial, the enemies met and Mr. Sheldon was killed in the encounter. Delmonte immediately afterwards jumped off a bridge and was drowned. The funeral of Mr. Sheldon was largely attended. The deceased was a veteran of the civil war, and a brother of Hon. Carlos D. Sheldon, republican candidate for congress. -----

Saturday October 10, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Death of Mrs. Ellen McCracken
Mrs. Ellen McCracken died at the residence of her son, William McCrachen on Ashmun street, last Friday, at the ripe age of 76 years. She was born in England, and emigrated to Canada with her parents when six years old. She came to this city 11 years ago, and most of the time since has made her home with her son, at whose home she died. -----She was the mother of a large family, a woman of good disposition and a noble character. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, and was conducted, at the Central M. E. church.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Robert Lowe
Mrs. Robert Lowe died at her home on Maple street last night at 8 o'clock. She had been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Lowe came to the Soo 17 years ago with her husband, who still survives her. Mrs. Lowe was a Christian, had a kindly disposition which endeared her to all who knew her, and her death is deeply deplored by many. Besides her husband, she leaves a family of nine children, the youngest 27 years old, all of whom reside here except two. Deceased was 67 years of age. The funeral will occur from St. Mary's church 9 o'clock Monday morning.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
He Dropped Dead
F. O. Squire suddenly, expired at the Alpena House shortly after 6 o'clock last night. The cause of death was appoplexy. Squire was 40 years old and was a draughtsman by trade. He had lived in the city for two years and came originally from Alpena. On the body was found a letter from Mrs. Annie Frechette, of Munising, $8.83 in cash, and other small articles. The body is now at Blue's undertaking establishment. Coroner Bacon viewed the body, and decided that he came to his death from natural causes.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Mrs. Wm. Ames, who resided on the Seymour road, near the Knox, schoolhouse, died Tuesday night of inflammation of the lungs, after a brief illness.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Geo.Irwin, who was so badly gored by a bull about two weeks ago, died Tuesday night as the result of his injuries. Mr. Irwin had been a respected resident of Chippewa county for many years.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Maud the 13-year old daughter of the late Robert Lindsay, died at the residence of her brother Robert Lindsay on Augusta street last Sunday morning, after a brief illness of scarlet fever. The interment took place Sunday afternoon at the city cemetery.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Death of Wm. Ireland, an Old and Respected Resident, Wednesday.
On Wednesday afternoon Wm. Ireland, proprietor of the Marquette House, passed across the Dark River, after an illness of only a week with typhoid pneumonia. The funeral took place from the Congregational church yesterday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Riverside cemetery. Mr. Ireland was a native of Cornwall, Eng. and was 48 years old. He had resided in the Soo for 17 years, and had acquired a large amount of property. A wife and four daughters are left to mourn his loss. Mr. Ireland's death is deeply mourned by not only his family, but by a large circle of friends.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Demise of J. D. LeBlanc
J. D. LeBlanc, proprietor of the Lake View House, died at 9 o'clock, Monday night, at the age of 48, after a long illness. The funeral occurred from St. Mary's church Thursday morning. The C. M. B. A. of which society Mr. LeBlanc was a member, attended in a body. A large cortege followed the remains to the Catholic cemetery for interment. The death of Mr. LeBlanc is a great shock to his sorrowing wife, and his daughter Mrs. James Simoneau and his large circle of friends. Mr. Leblanc had resided in the Soo for about 8 years and was well known and popular.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Canadian Sault
The cashier of the bank at Sherbourne, Minnesota, who was shot in cold blood the other day by two robbers who escaped on bicycles, was a son of Alex. Thorburn, who lives on his farm near Gore Bay, on the Manitoulin Island, where other relatives reside. Deceased went to Minnesota three years ago, accompanied by his sister and being a well-educated, upright and enterprising young man, soon found himself rising in the esteem and confidence of his employers. Before leaving Canada he graduated from the Collegiate Institute at Owen Sound, and spent a year or two teaching school at Thessalon. He was about 28 years of age when he lost his life at the hands of the bank robbers. A later dispatch states that both of the robbers were afterwards captured and one shot.

Saturday October 17, 1896 Part 2 Page 9
Canadian Sault
The mother of Joachim and Charles Biron is dead. She was 105 years of age and was born at Lonque Pointe near Duluth, in Lake Superior in 1791. For the last ten years deceased, who had lived alternately with her two sons, has been totally blind. Her funeral took place on Sunday last to the Roman Catholic cemetery, and was very largely attended.

Saturday October 24, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Willie Butterfield, aged 8 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Butterfield, died at his home in Detour yesterday after several week's illness. Undertaker Blue has charge of the funeral.

Saturday October 31, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Willie Butterfield, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Butterfield, died last Friday morning of Bright's disease. All earthly assistance was rendered without avail. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Clark officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community.

Saturday October 31, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Gone To Her Reward
Untimely Demise of Mrs. E. H. Conway at Detroit Thursday.
On Thursday morning the sad intelligence reached Soo friends that Mrs. E. H. Conway had died at 4:20 that morning at Harper hospital, Detroit, whether she had been taken last week by Dr. Conway to undergo an operation in the hope of saving her life. She had been sick so long, however, that her vitality was too low to withstand the operation, and death came.---- Joe the only son of Dr. Conway and the late Mrs. Conway, was summoned by telegraph Wednesday to Detroit, but arrived too late to see his mother alive. Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Conway departed Thursday for Port Huron to join the bereaved husband and son and to attend the last sad obsequies over the departed. The funeral will take place at 7 o'clock this afternoon at Port Huron and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of relatives, who have gone before.
Mrs. Conway was 42 years of age. She had resided in the Soo for about 10 years. -----

Saturday October 31, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Jno. Wood, aged 80 years, died at his home in Donaldson last Wednesday. Mr. Wood was one of the pioneer's of Chippewa county and was of its most respected citizens. The funeral occurred Thursday, and was well attended.

Saturday November 14, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
The death of Robert Osow-o-mick last week at his brother's home, near Pine river, north of Mackinaw Island, of consumption, removes from Drummond one of our best citzens, and one of the best of that fast fading race, the Otchippewa Indians.

Saturday November 14, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
Attorney M. F. McDonald was called to Brockport, N.Y., Tuesday, by the death of his sister, Miss Belle McDonald, of typhoid fever. Miss McDonald resided in the Soo in 1895 and was well known here.

Saturday November 21, 1896 Part 1 Page 1
Demise of Mrs. Ellen Campbell
Mrs. Ellen Campbell mother of A. M. Campbell, died from heart failure Saturday morning, at the residence of her son on Bingham avenue. The deceased was 74 years old, and arrived here there weeks ago from Collingwood, Ont, to visit her son. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from St. Jame's church, and the remains were interred at Riverside. Chas. Campbell, another son of the deceased arrived Monday from Collingwood to be present at the obseques.

Saturday November 21, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Murray, of Easterday avenue, died Tuesday morning from croup. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon.

Saturday November 21, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Death of F. R. Hulburt
F. R. Hulburt, the well known lumberman, who had been engaged in the lumber business at Hulbert, six miles east of Soo Junction, this county, for several years, died last Saturday, aged 61 years. He had been a sufferer from Bright's disease, but appendicitus was the immediate cause of death. Mr. Hulbert was a gentleman of rare business ability, an able writer, and a highly entertaining conversationalist. The funeral was held on Mackinac Island Tuesday and the Rev. F. Baynall, pastor of the Congregational Church of this city, and an old friend of the family conducted the services. Mr. Hulburt had many friends in the Soo.

Saturday November 21, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Cappucilli
Mrs. Frank Cappucilli, wife of the well known Ashman street merchant died Monday night of typhoid fever. She had been ill for one week. The deceased was 42 years old. Besides her husband, one child survives her. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church Wednesday morning and the remains were interred in the catholic cemetery.

Saturday November 21, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Death of W. H. Fodey
W. H. Fodey, aged 42 years, died at his home at Dafter, Wednesday afternoon, of typhoid fever. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock this morning.

Saturday November 21, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Wolverine Waifs
Nelo Sundean, a swede, met a peculiar death at the mill of the Sturgeon River Company at Chassel, Monday. While assisting in skidding a log on a chain carriage he fell in an epileptic fit across the log. He was carried to the circular saw and his body cut in two. He was unmarried.

Saturday November 28, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Lewis Morrison, a young man of Ironwood, committed suicide last week by shooting himself.

Saturday November 28, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mesnard died Monday night. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. Mary's church.

Saturday December 5, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Died of Heart Disease
C. B. Petrie Expires Suddenly Last Monday Morning
Monday morning, C. B. Petrie, proprietor of the Eureka billard parlors, dropped dead on the steps of the residence of Mrs. Grace Trempe, Ridge street, where he roomed. Coroner Bacon, after as investigation, decided that death was caused by organic heart trouble. Mr. Petrie was 43 years old. Early last summer he came to the Soo from Brainard, Minn. Shortly after his arrival here he discovered that he possessed hypnotic powers. He gained considerably notoriety through his amuteur performances. He was to have given an entertainment at Bay Mills on the evening of the day on which he died. After the inquest the body was taken to Vanderhook's undertaking parlour and according to a request, of the deceased made some time before his death it was kept until there was no doubt of his death. Mrs. Julia A. Pardee, sister of the deceased and her daughter, arrived Wednesday night to attend the funeral.

Saturday December 5, 1896 Part 1 Page 3
Pickford (Special Correspondence)
Mr. Martin, a respected citizens of Stirlingville, died last Saturday Nov. 28.

Saturday December 12, 1896 Part 1 Page 2
Died in Jerusalem
Father of Mrs. B. Blumrosen Passed Away Nov. 27
Mrs. B. Blumrosen received the sad intelligence Sunday by cable from Jerusalem, Palestine, that her father, R. Wolf Goldstein, had died in that far off land Nov. 27. Mr. Goldstein was 72 years of age and one of the oldest business man in London, England, being actively engaged as a jeweller and silversmith until six years ago when his wife died. Broken hearted over the loss of his beloved help-meet Mr. Goldstein closed out his business and started for the Holy Land, in which country he remained until called away. Moses a son, was his companion the last few years, and was at his death bed. Five children survive: and they are widely scattered on the glove. One of them, S. A. Goldstein is chief rabbi in at Auckland, New Zealand, two daughters are in Sydney, Australia, and another: Mrs. H. Blumrosen, resides in this city.

Saturday December 12, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Death of an Old Resident
Eusebe LaRocque, aged 43 years, died at his home on Ridge street at midnight Wednesday, of pneumonia. The deceased had been ill for 10 days. For 15 years he had been employed as head painter at St. Mary's Falls canal. A wife and two children survive him. The funeral was held at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, from St. Mary's church.

Saturday December 12, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
Russell, the twenty-two month's old child of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, died of acute bronchitis, on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the family residence on Ridge street. The remains were taken to Bruce Mines, Ontario for burial on Monday.

Saturday December 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 4
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sutton died at Brimley, Wednesday.

Saturday December 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
Death of John W. Ross
Passed to Eternal Rest After a Prolonged Illness
John W. Ross died at his home at the corner of Court and Ann streets, shortly after 6 o'clock Sunday morning, aged 28 years. For several months he had been a sufferer from liver and kidney trouble, and his demise was not unexpected. A year ago "Jack" Ross was the finest speciman of physical manhood in the soo. He was an athlete of considerable reputation. He came to the Soo in 1883. He was a member of the first city police force and made an exemplary officer. He was associated with his brother, Alex., in the management of the Chippewa House for three years, until the time of the fire in August, which destroyed the hotel. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the First Presbyterian church at 9 o'clock. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. B. Bates and prayer offered by the Rev. T. R. Easterday. --------- The body was taken to Chatsworth, Ont. for interment. Mrs. Christine Ross, his mother, and Miss Anna and Alex., sister and brother of the deceased, accompanied, the remains to Chatsworth. Undertaker Blue had charge of the funeral.

Saturday December 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
The funeral of the late R. Krienbring was held from the Central M. E. church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Odd Fellows attended in a body as did also a delegation of 10 of the working men of Dunbar & Sullivan, by which firm the deceased was employed for the past seven years.

Saturday December 19, 1896 Part 1 Page 5
The 18-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O'Brien died Thursday morning after an illness of only 24 hours. The funeral was held from St. Mary's church yesterday afternoon.

Saturday December 26, 1896 Part 1 Page 7
Canadian Soo
Mrs. David Rouleau, nee Miron, who had been ill for a long while, died on Monday evening of last week. The funeral took place on Thursday morning. --------

Saturday December 26, 1896 Part 1 Page 8
The infant child of Mrs. Stanaway died Friday night of last week of a bronchial infection.

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