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Death Notices Jan - Dec 1899

Saturday, January 7^th 1899 Page 8
Funeral of Mrs. F. B. Atwood
The funeral of the late Mrs. Frank B. Atwood was held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of George Kemp, Portage avenue west. The services were conducted by the Rev. Arthur W. Stalker, of the Central M. E. church - - - - Riverside cemetery was the place of interment. Undertaker Ryan had charge of the funeral.

Saturday, January 14^th 1899 Page 1
B. BLUMROSEN'S FATHER
He Died Wednesday Afternoon at His Home at Detroit
On Thursday afternoon B. Blumrosen received a telegram informing of the dangerous illness of his father at Detroit. The news came to late for Mr. Blumrosen to catch the afternoon train. Accordingly he chartered an engine to take him to Soo Junction, where he joined his brother, M. Blumrosen, and together they journeyed to Detroit, arriving there two hours after their father's death. - - -
The deceased, Samuel Blumrosen, passed away at his home 157 East Montcalm street, Detroit, Wednesday, at 4 o'clock p.m. He was well known in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Mr. Blumrosen was born in the city of Suwaliki, Russia, in 1840, and came to Alpena in this state when he was a young man. From there he removed to Detroit, where he has made his home eversince. He leaves a widow, and four children, Moses Blumrosen, of Manistique, B. Blumrosen of Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. L. Rosenthal, of Manistique and Miss Hattie Blumrosen, of Detroit.

Saturday, January 14^th 1899 Page 3
Robert B. Durnion, father of the late R. B. Durnion, of the Arlington Hotel, died Tuesday morning, aged 76 years. Mr. Durnion had been in failing health for som time.

Saturday, January 14^th 1899 Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Carney had the misfortune to lose their 6-months old daughter last Saturday, after a brief illness. The funeral occurred Monday, from St. Mary;'s church.

Saturday, January 14^th 1899 Page 5
Mrs. Margaret Thibault died Saturday of inflammatory rheumatism, aged 84 years. She had lived in the Soo nearly all her life.

Saturday, January 14^th 1899 Page 5
Joseph Cole, whose home was at Ironmountain, died at the Bay City House, Monday, after an illness of four weeks of typhoid refer. Mr. Cole had been an engineer in the canal contract. The remains were taken Tuesday afternoon to Iron Mountain for burial.

Saturday, January 14^th 1899 Page 7
Pickford (Special Correspondence)
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Campbell died Saturday morning.

Saturday, January 21^st 1899 Page 2
Died of Heart Disease
Neil McDougall died suddenly of heart disease at the Hotel Belvidere, Monday afternoon. The funeral which took place Tuesday afternoon, from the residence of his brother D. McDougall, on Seymour street, was conducted by the Rev. C.P.Bates. The deceased was 51 years old. For some time past he had resided with his brother in this city. He leaves no family.

Saturday, January 21^st 1899 Page 3
Alf. Richards was called to Hebron, Neb., early in the week by the death of his father, Capt. J. W. Richards.

Saturday, January 21^st 1899 Page 3
A cablegram received by relatives here announced the death of Fred Mitchell, brother of W. F. Mitchell of this city, at Johannesburgh, South Africa, last Thursday. Deceased had been a resident of Marquette, and went to Africa with his brother Abe about two years ago.

Saturday, January 21^st 1899 Page 8
Death of Lillian Beatrice Mitchell
Lillian Beatrice, the sweet 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mitchell, of East Portage avenue, died Monday noon after nearly three weeks suffering. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. C. P. Bates, at the family residence, Wednesday, afternoon.

Saturday, February 4^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Dr. W. L. Williams' Father
Dr. W. L. Williams arrived home yesterday, from Orillia, Ont. He was called to that place last Sunday by a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of his father, Rev. Thomas Williams, who lived only a couple of days after the arrival of his son. The deceased was a prominent minister of the Methodist church and his life was one of goodness and usefulness.

Saturday, February 4^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Woodhall
Mrs. Alfred Woodhall died at her home on Dawson street at 4:30 o'clock, yeaterday afternoon from the effects of a cold. Mrs. Woodhall is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. McDougall, and leaves a husband and two children, the youngest a little over two weeks old.

Saturday, February 4^th 1899 Page 1
Demise of J. M. Lenhoff
B. M. Morris, who returned Saturday from a business trip to Detroit, Bay City and Saginaw, was called to the latter place Monday by the death of his father-in-law, J. M. Lenhoff. Mrs. Morries was in attendance at her father's bedside for sometime previous to his death. Mr. Lenhoff was 60 years of age. He was in business at Saginaw for many years until about 1885, when he retired - - -.

Saturday, February 4^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Jacob Silberman
Mrs. Abe Prenzlauer was called to Detroit, Monday by the death of her father, Jacob Silberman, who expired that day at the age of 79 years. - - -

Saturday, February 11^th 1899 Page 1
Thos. Dougan, a woodsman, was struck by a falling tree near Hulbert crossing on the South Shore road, Thursday morning and received injuries from which he died within two hours after the accident - - -. The remains were brought to this city yesterday, taken to Ryan & Co's undertaking rooms and prepared for shipment to his home in Stayner, Ont., where he has a family. He was 40 years of age.

Saturday, February 18^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Frank White
Mrs. Frank White, whose husband is the proprietor of the Alpena House, died yesterday morning at 4 0'clock, of pneumonia. Mrs. White was seized with the dread malady Monday. -------- was in her 36^th year and was born in Hamilton, Ont., ------- two ? children — are rendered motherless by her death - –. The funeral will be from the Central M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and the interment at Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, February 18^th 1899 Page 8
Mr. Frank Lalonde died last evening at 8 o'clock.

Saturday, February 25^th 1899 Page 1
Drank Medicine and Died
Jos. Gingrass, of Brimley, died suddenly Tuesday, as the result of taking an overdose of medicine. The preparation had been put up for another who had been suffering from excessive drinking. A teaspoonful was the dose, but Gingrass took the entire bottle at once. Coroner Bacon held an inquest and found death due to the carelessness of the deceased.

Saturday, February 25^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Hugh Ryan
Hugh Ryan, the well known contractor who built the Canadian Soo ship canal, died Feb. 13 at his home at Toronto, Ont., at the age of 67. In addition to building hundreds of miles of railway throughout Canada, he also did much work of this kind in Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and Maine.

Saturday, February 25^th 1899 Page 1
Another Pioneer Gone
Mrs. Deborah Hursley Called Away Monday by Angel of Death
Mrs. Deborah Hursley, aged 89, and a pioneer of the Soo, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Bitting, on Kimball street. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the Billing residence. The Revs. T. R. Easterday and C. P. Bates conducted the service and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside. - - Mrs. Hursley leaves, besides other relatives three sons and one daughter to mourn her loss: Merrill Hursley of New York, Wayne Hursley of this city, Jay Hursley, now in Rampart City, Alaska and Mrs. J. E. Bitting, of this city. The late Ford Hursley was also her son.

Saturday, February 25^th 1899 Page 2
Iroquois (Special Correspondence)
John Erixson's five year old daughter died Monday. The remains were interred at VanLuven's cemetery.

Saturday, February 25^th 1899 Page 6
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
Late Tuesday evening Napoleon Forrest while out driving in Brimley found Joe Shangraw, overcome by drink lying on the road between the county bridge and the railroad. He picked him up but before he could get any medical assistance he died. He had been living in Brimley for several years.

Saturday, March 4^th 1899 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Rt. Rev. John Vertin, bishop of the Catholic diocese of Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie, died Monday at Marquette, at the age of 55 years. The funeral was held at Marquette yesterday and was largely attended. Bishop Vertin was placed in charge of this diocese in 1878. - - - -.

Saturday, March 4^th 1899 Page 6
Rosedale (Special Correspondence)
Miss Anna Christie, aged 39 died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Christie, Feb 24, after a long illness. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. L. D. Blandford, in the Congregational church at 2 o'clock Sunday and the remains were interred in the Rosedale cemetery.

Saturday, March 11^th 1899 Page 4
THE DEATH ANGEL
It Calls a Number of People Across the Dark River
Simon C. Temple, one of the oldests residents of this county died Monday, at his home in Iroquois, from a complication of diseases. The deceased was 81 years of age and had been for the greatest part of that time a resident of that place. A large family is left to mourn his loss. The funeral occurred Wednesday and the remains were interred at Iroquois.
[] Mrs. Elizabeth Cummins, aged 21, wife of E.T.Cummins died Saturday after a short illness, of the grip. A husband and infant child are left to mourn her loss. The funeral occurred at Riverside cemetery.
[] Mrs. Mary Ann LaChapple aged 31, wife of Chas. LaChapple, died Sunday at her residence, corner of Pine and Peck streets, of pneumonia. The remains were taken Monday to Barrie, Ont., her former home for interment.
[] The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bishop, of Iroquois died yesterday morning. The funeral will take place today from the Catholic church at Bay Mills and the remains will be interred in Mission Ridge cemetery. Undertaker Jas. R. Ryan left yesterday for Iroquois to direct the funeral arrangement.
[] A young man by the name of Carry, aged 21 years, died yesterday morning at Bay Mills, after a lingering illness of consumption. The remains will be interred tomorrow in Mission Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, March 11^th 1899 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Dr. Geo. J. Northrup, of Marquette, died Wednesday, at Boston, of pneumonia, after a brief illness. Dr. Northrup departed last week for the east and on the journey contracted the fatal malady. The remains are enroute to Marquette for internment. Dr. Northrup was one of Upper Peninsula's best known and popular citzens. He was 60 years of age. He was a surgeon of the 19^th infantry during the civil war. - -

Saturday, March 11^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Dr. A. J. Campbell
A dispatch from Victoria states that Dr. A. J. Campbell, died at Skagway. Dr. Campbell left the Soo almost three years ago to act as assistant to Rt. Rev. P. T. Rowe, bishop of Alaska. Some months ago he gave up that position and entered upon the practice of his profession at Skagway. - - - -.

Saturday, March 11^th 1899 Page 6
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
The venerable Simon C. Teeple, a resident of Dollar Settlement for many years, departed this life, near the midnight hour of last Monday night. He had been in failing health since last fall. Mr. Teeple was 81 years of age. He was born in Northern Ohio, on the Old Western Reserve, and left home for this northern country when still in his teens. For some reason all communication with his relatives was early broken off and they had lost all trace of him until a few years ago, when by mere chance, some of his friends learned of his whereabouts and correspondence ensued. Which was soon followed by a visit from several of his father's family - - - - He was the father of eight children; Mrs. Wm. Waiskai and Geo. Teeple, of Bay Mills, Jno. Teeple, Joe Teeple and Mrs. Parish, living in Dollar Settlement, Mrs. Ritzen, on the Canadian side, Mrs. Silas Mason, of Brimley, Thomas Teeple, who died at L'Anse last August, and Sophie Teeple, who died many years ago. The burial took place in the Mission Ridge cemetery. Rev. John McGregor, of Brimley conducted the services.

Saturday, March 18^th 1899 Page 4
Mrs. Thos. Dynes died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon at her home on Hursley street.

Saturday, March 18^th 1899 Page 5
Death of J. E. Lamontagne
A Progressive Citizen Gone to His Last Resting Place
Joseph Eustache Lamontagne, one of the Soo's enterprising and public spirited citizens died Sunday morning after a brief illness of more than a year of consumption. Mr. Lamontagne was born at Ste. Claire, Dorchester county, Quebec, Sept 20, 1857. For five years previous to his coming to the Soo, he was deputy register of deeds in his native county. He came here 14 years ago and accepted a position in the general store of Sevald & Pease, on Water street. - - - Besides his wife, Mr. Lamontagne leaves a sister, Mrs. Archille Couveau, and a brother J. A. Lomontagne, to mourn hhis loss. The funeral occurred Wednesday morning from St. Mary Church - - -. The remains were escorted to their resting place at Maple Ridge cemetery. - - -.

Saturday, March 18^th 1899 Page 7
Burned to Death
Agnes Meehan, of Donaldson, Meets a Horrible Death
Agnes, the 8-year-old daughter of John Meehan, of Donaldson, died Saturday after fifteen hours of terrible suffering from burns received the night before. Her clothing caught fire from a flickering flame of a lamp which she was carrying and which had no chimney. - - - The funeral occurred Tuesday at Donaldson where the remains were interred.

Saturday, March 18^th 1899 Page 7
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
George Cary, a brother of Mrs. Geo. Ballinger, died of consumption at the later's residence in this place, on Friday of last week. He was 21 years of age and came from Buffalo last fall. Funeral service was held in the Mission church on last Sunday afternoon Rev. Frank B. Stafford preached a fitting sermon for the occasion. The burial took place in Mission Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, March 18^th 1899 Page 7
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
The infant child of Jas. Lawlessness of Brimley died on Wednesday.

Saturday, March 25^th 1899 Page 1
THE GRIM REAPER
Several Death in the Soo and Vicinity This Week
[] Mrs. Eleanor Tate, aged 75, a resident of Sugar Island, died Saturday morning from a complication of diseases. Six children, Mrs. David Armstron, and Sarah Tate and Messrs John, David, Will and George Tate all of this city, are left to mourn her loss. The funeral occurred Sunday from the home, and the remains were interred in Garden River.
[] Mrs. Thomas Russell, of 335 Lyons street, died Thursday morning of inflammatory rheumatism after a three weeks illness, at the age of 31 years. A husband and four children are left to mourn her loss. Mr. Russell is engineer on the tug Peter Gorman. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The procession will leave the house at 2 o'clock for the church. All friends are invited.
[] Mrs. Mary Jane McKay, wife of Andrew C. McKay, of Dafter, died Sunday after a short illness, of typhoid fever. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday and transferred to Soo, Ont. for interment in the family burying ground.
[] The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kelly, of Minneapolis street died Sunday. The funeral occurred Monday from the Catholic church and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, March 25^th 1899 Page 3
Detour (Special Correspondence)
Miss Sarah Hartley, daughter of our veteran, Robert Hartly, died of consumption at her home on Saturday. This is the third death from consumption at this place within two weeks.

Saturday, March 25^th 1899 Page 5
A telegram was received yesterday from Robert Jacobs of Ruhling, Texas, a brother of Louis Jacobs of this city announcing the death, in Poland Wednesday, of their mother, Mrs. Jacobs.

Saturday, April 1^st 1899 Page 2
Bay Mills (Special Correspondence)
Amelia Labranch, aged 23, died at the resident of her parents in Bay Mills, on Monday morning of a complication of heart and lung troubles. Her sickness dates from a visit to Grand Marais, last New Year's holidays, where she was taken down with pneumonia. After she recovered sufficently she came home but was soon taken down again and gradually grew worse. She knew that she must go for a day or two before she died, and urged her friends not to feel, saying that she was going to rest. Burial took place in the Brimley cemetery on Wednesday morning. Father Rottol came up from the Soo to conduct the services.

Saturday, April 1^st 1899 Page 4
Met an Untimely Death
Mrs. Martin McNeeley Convinced That Her Husband is No More
Mrs. Martin McNeeley of 213 Ferris street, this city is convinced that the unknown man who was reported in THE NEWS last week as having been frozen to death in the Laird river region, is her husband - - - - [a long writeup]

Saturday, April 1^st 1899 Page 4
Death of Mrs. Samuel L. Perry
Mrs. Perry, the beloved wife of Samuel Louis Perry, died at the home of H.H.Perry, on Sugar Island, Tuesday, after a brief illness at the age of 19 years. A husband and infant daughter are left to mourn her loss. Mrs. Perry was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gay, formerly of Neebish Island. Mrs. Perry was a faithful member of the Roman catholic church.

Saturday, April 1^st 1899 Page 4
Death of Mrs. Vanderburg
Mrs. Marion Vanderburg, aged 67 years, died Sunday, at her residence on Hart avenue, after a lingering illness of consumption. The funeral occurred Wednesday from the Free Methodist church and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, April 1^st 1899 Page 5
Died of Heart Failure
Jas. Morris, a boarder at the Hotel Belvidere, died suddenly Thursday night in the hotel of heart failure. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Vanderhook, and were interred yesterday afternoon in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 1^st 1899 Page 8
Demis of Miss Laura Cameron
Miss Laura Cameron aged 22 years, died Monday at the house of her mother, Mrs. Thos. Cameron, after a brief illness of consumption. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon from the First Baptist church and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, April 8^th 1899Page 1
Death of John Ernest
John Ernest, aged 49, died yesterday morning at his home on Hart avenue, after a three months illness. A wife and seven children are left to mourn his loss. The funeral was held this morning from St. Mary's church, under the auspices of the St. Jean Baptiste Society, assisted by friends of the deceased. The remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Louisa Johnson
Mrs. Louisa Johnson, aged 29, wife of Andrew Johnson, of Neaseville, died Saturday, after a lingering illness, of pneumonia. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon from the Congregational church and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 1
Funeral of Mrs. S. L. Perry
The funeral of Mrs. Samuel L. Perry, of Sugar Island, took place on Friday of last week, the interment being at Garden River. The funeral was one of the largely attended of any heretofore occurring there. None of Mrs. Perry's sisters were present.

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 1
A Pioneer Passes Away
Mrs. A. B. Roach Now at Rest After a Long Illness
Fanny Ellen Roach, wife of Capt. Ashbell B. Roach, and one of the pioneers of Sault Ste. Marie, died early Monday morning at the family residence on Peck street, aged 57 years. The demise of Mrs. Roach was not unexpected as she had been quite ill for several months and an invalid for years. The cause of death was a complication of stomach troubles, culminating in heart failure. - - - - Mrs. Roach was born in England Dec. 17, 1841, and came to the Soo with her husband 34 years ago. - - - Mrs. Roach was a member of the Episcopal church and had been a factor in the church work of the Soo from the time it was a nere hamlet. Her death is deeply mourned by all of the older residents of the Soo. Mrs. Roache is survived by a husband and five children, Mrs. Frank L. Higgins, Miss Louise Roach, Fred W., Frank H. and Floyd Roach.
The funeral was from St. James' church Wednesday afternoon, and was largely attended. The interment was at Riverside - - - -

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Jas. McFadden
Passed Away Sunday Morning After a Short Illness
Mrs. Mary J. McFadden, wife of James McFadden, one of the city, prominent lumberman, died Sunday morning at her home on Maple street, after a short illness. During her illness Mrs. McFadden was attended by her mother, Mrs. Seymour of Ottawa, and her two sisters, Mrs. McLane of Ottawa, and Mrs. Gravell, of Renfrew, Ont., who arrived here last Thursday. The deceased leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss. The remains were taken Monday to Renfrew, Ont., her former home, for interment. Mrs. McFadden had been a resident of this city for the past two years. - - - -

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 3
Laura, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McPhee, died Tuesday. The funeral occurred the some day from the Central M. E. church and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 4
Louis Smith of Gaylord, a member of Co. G. Thirty-fourth Michigan, was in the city Thursday to attend the funeral of the late Fred J. Turner.

Saturday, April 8^th 1899 Page 6
Frederick J. Turner, of Co. G. Gone to His Last Resting Place
Frederick J. Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Turner of Williams street died Tuesday noon at the home of his parents, after a short illness with diabetes - - - Mr. Turner was a but a boy 18 years of age in his country's service - - The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from St. James' church, - - The remains were escorted to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery by the members of Co. G. - - - -

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Samuel Chinaut
Expired Monday Night From Effects of a Paralytic Stroke
Samuel Chinault died about 9 o'clock Monday night form the effects of a paralytic stroke received Saturday morning. Paralysis attacked the lower portion of his body first, but rapidly spread to all parts soon rendering action and speech impossible. The deceased was 40 years of age and had been a resident of this city for the past 13 years. He was a sergeant in Co. B. Nineteenth Infantry, but resigned his position on the expiration of his term of enlistment. A wife and two little girls are left to mourn his loss. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon from the First Baptist church, under the auspices of the Knights of the Maccabees, and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Mrs. Anna Williams
Mrs. Anna William, the beloved wife of Jabez Williams factor of the Hudson's Bay Co's post at Michipicoten, died on Saturday, April 8, at Michipicoten. The many friends of Mr. Williams extend their sincere sympathy in his bereavement.

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 4
Sterling Citizen Gone
Arthur B. Cracknell Expires Suddenly Thursday Morning
Arthur B. Cracknell one of the city's most representative businsess men, died suddenly about 9 o'clock Thursday morning, at the family residence in the Cracknell block on East Portage avenue. The deceased had been in ill health for the past two years. - - - [a long write up]
He died in her arms 'wife's'
Mr. Cracknell was born in Warwickshire, Eng, May 4, 1860. In 1879, attracted by many advantages offered by this country to one of his energetic nature, he crossed the Atlantic and for two years took up his abode in Canada. Two years later he determined to try his fortune in the northern land, and came to this city May 6, 1881. - - - -
Mr. Cracknell was married Sept 29, 1881 to Miss Sarah J. Hickenbottom, of Manitoulin Island. One child, a daughter, May, of 14 years, has blessed their union. - - Miss Kate Cracknell, a sister lives at Boston Neck, R. I., T J. Cracknell a brother, lives in this city.. C. H. Cracknell lives in the Canadian Soo, and G. F. Cracknell, the third brother is at present residing in St. Paul. - - -
The funeral will occurr Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. The remains will be interred in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 4
J. H. Bang At Rest
Old and Well Known Citizen of the Soo Died Sunday
Sault Ste. Marie has lost another old and highly esteemed citizen in the death of J. H. Bange, who expired at an early hour Sunday morning. Mr. Bange was 72 years of age, and had been more of less an invalid nearly a year. Mr. Bange was born in Germany and came to this country in 1858. He located in the Soo with his family 12 years ago. - - - Mr. Bange is survived by his wife, two daughters, the Misses Vera and Ella, of this city, and son Carl of Detroit, who arrived Monday with his wife. - - - The last rites took place Tuesday - - - The remains were taken to the family plot in Riverside for interment.

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 4
Death of W. C. Frederick
Another Company G. hero Answered the Final Call Sunday
Corporal William Cyrus Frederick, the sixth member of C. G. to answer the last call, died Sunday afternoon at the family residence, at 247 West Ridge street. - - - The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church, Rev. J. E. Bitting and Rev. F. Bagnall of the Congregational church officiating. - - - Mr. Frederick was 21 years of age. - - -

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 4
Death of Mrs. Wm. Hamilton
Died of Heart Disease Wednesday Morning after a short Illness
Mrs. Sarah R. Hamilton, wife of Wm. Hamilton of Pine street, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning from heart trouble - - - - The deceased was 63 years of age and leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Episcopal church and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 15^th 1899 Page 4
Miss Lizzie Robinson of this city died at White Lake, Ont., Monday. She was a sister of Mrs. D. McGregor, and an aunt of Mrs. Geo. Larke, of the Soo. Mrs. Larke and Mr. McGregor departed for White Lake Tuesday.

Saturday, April 22^nd 1899 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
A sad suicide was committed Tuesday Morning at Menominie
Mrs. Chas. Peterson, a woman about 30 years of age, the wife of a kind husband and mother of two small children cut her throat from, ear to ear with a bread knife, severing the windpipe and esophagus. Three doctors worked on her nearly four hours but could not save her life. The woman had been in a diseased state of mind ever since the birth of a babe last fall.

Saturday, April 22^nd 1899 Page 7
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
The writer learns with regret of the death of Mrs. A. Roach
Mr. and Mrs. Roach are old time friends

Saturday, April 22^nd 1899 Page 1
Sault Ste. Marie News Supplement Number 16
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Demise of David Miller Last Sunday Evening
Another Soo Pioneer passed away Sunday evening when David Miller, a well known and prosperous citizen, was called to the great beyond by the angel of death. Mr. Miller had reached the ripe old age of 77 years. Up to two years ago, when he had always enjoyed splendid health. With his wife he had spent the winter at Los Angeles, Cal., with Mrs. Miller's daughter, Mrs. L. G. Jackson. They returned home about a month ago. About two weeks aftr their return Mr. Miller was compelled to take to his bed, from which he never rose again. He peacefully passed away Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, at his residence on Ashmun street. General decline was the cause of his demise. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the Central M. E. church. It was conducted by J. Vanderhook and was under the auspices of Sault Ste. Marie L. O. O. No 174, of the which order the diseased was a member. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. A. W. Stalker, assisted by Rev. T. R. Easterday. The remains were placed in the Miller vault of this city.
Mr. Miller was born at Armagh, Ireland, in 1822, moved to Meaford, Ont, with his parents, when a boy. He was first married at that place in 1844. In 1882 he moved with his family to the Soo, where he has since resided. Two years after his location here his first wife died. He was afterwards united in marriage with Mrs. Isma Sermon, who survives him. - - -
Of the children born by Mr. Miller's first wife, six survive as follow's Mrs. R. A. Johnson, Mrs. Geo. Webster, and Mrs. Mary Stinson, of the Soo, James Miller of the Canadian Soo, Joseph of Rat Portage, Ont., and John of Maquette.
Mr. Miller left no will.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Margaret Stevenson
Mrs. Margaret Stevenson, mother of Miss Lillie Stevenson of this city, and a sister of Mrs. Adam Ferguson, died Thursday at her home in Baraga. Miss Stevenson was at Baraga at the time of her mother's death. Mrs. Ferguson departed yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Stephen Jelleneau
Stephen Jelleneau, father of Mrs. Wm. Myers, of this city, died last Friday evening at his residence in the Canadian Soo, from neuraligia and kindred diseases. Mrs. Myers attended the funeral which occurred Monday from the Catholic church.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 3
Elmer, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones of West Ridge street died Thursday of pneumonia. The remains were interred yesterday in the city cemetery.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 3
A new born child of Mr. and Mrs. Dolor Montpetit died Thursday and was buried Friday in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 3
The infant boy of Mrs. John F. Bottrell, of South Ashmun street, died Wednesday night. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon from the Central M. E. church and the remains were interred in the Hill cemetery.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 4
At A Ripe Old Age
Passing Away of Edward Alford Trelease, a Soo Pioneer
Edward Alfrod Trelease, for more than 35 years a resident of Sault Ste. Marie, died at the family home on Douglas street Thursday morning at 2 o'clock. In his death Chippewa county loses one of the oldest and most highly respected of its pioneers, a man who came here when the whites numbered a mere handful among the aborgines. The immediate cause of death was paralysis, with which Mr. Trelease was stricken Monday. - - - - his wife survives him. - - -
The surviving children, Mrs. John A. Colwell, Mrs. Henry J. Lalonde and Mrs. Fred R. Price, of the Soo, Mrs. L. A. Marsell, of Hancock, and Mrs. W. M. Morse, of Minniapolis, wee all at his bedside when he passed away.
The deceased was born in Botingy, Cornwalll, England, Sept. 13, 1825, and was therefore in his 74^th year. He came to America in July 1848, landing at Quebec with his brothers Thomas and William. From Quebec, he went to Bruce Mines and there in Sept. 28, 1849, was joined in wedlock, to Naomi Osborne. In June 1851, Mr. and Mrs. Trelease came to Sault Ste. Marie and here, with his brother Thomas, Mr. Trelease engaged in the hotel business. - - -
The funeral will be held from St. James' church at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and the remains taken to Riverside for interment. - - -

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 4
Death of Mrs. Shunk
Expired of Heart Disease Sunday Morning After a Week's Illness
Mrs. Sarah Ann Shunk, one of the county's oldest pioneers, died Sunday morning, at the family residence on the Hay Lake road. Heart disease was the immediate cause of her death. The deceased was 58 years of age, and leaves the following children to mourn her lass, Mrs. John Shephered, Mrs. Thos. Lackey, and Miss Tillie Shunk and Messrs. Simon, Robert, Jacob, William and Abe Shunk. Rev. C. L. Lamberston conducted the funeral services Monday afternoon and the remains wee interred in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 4
Death of Wm. Chandler's Mother
Friends of Representitive Wm. Chandler, of the Soo, will pe pained to hear of the demise of his mother, Mrs. Jane N. Chandler, whose death is announced in the Cheboygan Tribune, as follows:
Mrs. Jane N. Chandler, mother of Merritt and William, died at the home of her son Merritt, at Onaway, at 1- p.m. Tuesday, aged 85 or 86 years. The deceased and her husband, who died some years ago, resided in our city some time with Merrill and is kindly remembered by many, all of whom will sympathize with the bereaved relatives. The remains left Onawaaay Thursday on the D. & M. railroad for Lenawee county, to be laid to rest beside those of her late husband.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 4
Died of Consumption
J. E. Burnas, a inmate of the Marine hospital, in Ridge street, died Saturday afternoon, after a lingering illness, of consumption. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon from the hospital and the remains wre interred in Maple Ridge cemetery. Rev. C. P. Bates preached the funeral sermon.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 4
The infant child of Joseph Tesstalia of Water street, died Wednesday. The funeral occurred the same day and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 4
John Micheau, one of the oldest Indians of the county, died at his home on East Portage avenue Thursday night after a lingering illness.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Mrs. John McKee
Passed Away Wednesday Morning After A Short Illness
Mrs. Eleanor McKee, wife of John McKee, died shortly after 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, at the family residence on Douglas street. Spinal trouble is given as the cause of her death. Mrs. McKee was 50 years of age, and leaves a husband and three children, the Misses Maud and Nora McKee and son Frank to mourn her loss. The deceased had been in ill health for some time, but her sudden death came as an unexpected shock to her sorrowing family. Mrs. McKee had been a resident of this city for over 19 years, coming here with her husband from Rosedale, in 1880. During her residence here she had been an active member of the Congregational church, and was recognized as one of her church's staunchest advocates.
The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon from the house. The remains were interred in Riverside cemetery. - - - Mrs. Neil McKinnop, wife of Supervisor McKennon, of Rosedal and a sister of the deceased, was in the city this week to attend the funeral.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Patrick Quinian
Patrick Quinian an aged resident of Bruce township died Wednesday, of Bright's disease. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, at Donaldson, and the remains were interred in the village cemetery.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
Thos. Johnson, of Richard's Landing, St. Joseph Island, died at his home Sunday morning, April 23. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Methodist church, and was conducted by the I.O.F. of which society the deceased was a member. He leaves a wife and seven children.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 7
Schlesser (Special Correspondence)
Chippewa county lost an old, an highly respected resident in the death of Mrs. Catherine Baker, which occurred at her home here, April 13. Her death is mourned by many friends. Mrs. Baker was born in Shcwartzenbor, Germany, Nov 12, 1820, and was therefore in her 79^th year. She survived three husbands, the first of whom she wedded in Germany, as a widow she came to Ontario in 1853, and there married George Schiesser, who subsequently died, and in 1868 became the wife of Leonard Baker, who also passed away. Five children mourn her loss, Mrs. George Hart, Mrs. Hugh Managham, Schiesser: Mrs. Alex Flood, Neaseville: Miss Elizabeth Schlesser, Traverse City, and John Schlesser, of the Soo. Mrs. Baker had been a resident of Chippewa county since 1883. The funeral occurred April 16, the remains being interred in Mount Rose cemetery, Schiesser.

Saturday, April 29^th 1899 Page 9
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Saboo buried their infant child in the Mission church cemetery last Sunday morning.

Saturday, May 6^th 1899 Page 1
Body of Peter Goetz was Found Wednesday
Had Been Missing Since Monday When He Went Fishing
The body of Peter Goetz, proprietor of the Clifton House on West Spruce avenue, was found Wednesday afternoon, floating in the river near Bell's Point on the Canadian side, by George Belleau, one of the residents of that vicinity. Mr. Goetz had been reported missing since Monday but no serious fears concerning his safety were entertained by his wife or family although Mrs. Goetz was perturbed over his absence. Wednesday afternoon Gustave Mueller, an intimate friend of Mr. Goetz, learned that a body was found down the river and that it had not been identified. In view of the unwonted absence of Mr. Goetz, he thought it likely that it might be that of his friend.
Thursday morning Mr. Mueller and Joseph Goetz, a brother of the deceased, left for Bell's Point in a sailboat to make an investigation. On arriving there in the afternoon they found the remains had already been interred in an old cemetery in that vicinity. The gentleman insisted on the body being disinterred and in spite of the remonstrances of Belleau and a constable, there wishes were complied with: When the body was brought to the survace it was readily identified as that of Mr. Goetz. The remains were brought to the Soo, the same day and taken to Ryan's morgue for an examination, and afterwards transferred to the family home, where they now lay. - - - - [a long story]
Mr. Goetz was born at Little Germany, Canada, Nov 16, 1867. About 22 years ago he moved with his family to Gatesville, and after a short residence he decided to move to DeTour and embarked in business for himself. In 1886 he came to this city and opened a hotel in West Portage avenue - - - Mr. Goetz was married in 1887 to Miss Catherine Renner, of the Canadian Soo. Four children have blessed this union. Besides a wife and family, a father and mother living in DeTour and several brothers & sisters living in different parts of the states, are left to mourn his loss.
The funeral services will be held Monday, and the remains will be interred in Maple Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Goetz, mother of the deceased, accompanined by her son George, arrived yesterday to attend the funeral, Mrs. John Stratton, of Baragua and Mrs. Ed. Clarke, of West Branch two sisters of the deceased, together with a brother Matthew, of Walkerton, Ont., are expected to arrive in the city today to attend the obsequies. - - - -

Saturday, May 6^th 1899 Page 8
Death of William Lee
William Lee, a fisherman of the Tahquamenon Bay district, died Sunday morning at the American House, after a short illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 55 years old and well known to Sooites. The funeral service was held Monday at St. Mary's church and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

Saturday, May 13^th 1899 Page 1
Died of Heart Failure
F. H. Marks, a prominent lumberman and mine owner of Thessalon and well known in this city was found dead in his bed at a Sudbury hotel, Tuesday morning. Death was due to heart failure. His untimely demise is sincerely mourned by many Soo friends. Mr. Marks was a brother of Miss M. L. Marks, who was employed by THE NEWS several years ago. Mr. Marks remains were interred in Marksville Thursday.
Saturday, May 13^th 1899 Page 1
Died of Pneumonia
The 1-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell died Thursday of pnemonia. The funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at the house and the remains were interred at Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, May 13^th 1899 Page 4
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee's little boy, who was taken to DeTour for treatment, died, of pneumonia soon after his arrival there.

Saturday, May 20^th 1899 Page 1
A SUDDEN DEATH
Hugh McMillan, a Guest at the hotel Superior, Expires Wednesday Night.
Hugh McMillan a guest of the Hotel Superior died about 7 o'clock Wednesday night, after a week's illness, of inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. McMillan arrived here May 7, from Penetanguishene, Ont., to accept a position with L.E.O'Mara, but was taken sick shortly after his arrival, with erysipelas, the latter disease finally developed into acute inflammatory rheumatism. The remains were shipped Thursday morning to Penetanguishene the former home of the deceased, for interment.

Saturday, May 20^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Lindsay Stoddard
Lindsay Stoddard, aged 32 years, died Thursday morning at his residence on Minneapolis street. The deceased was a painter by trade and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The remains were shipped yesterday morning to Woodville, Ont., the former home of the deceased, for interment.

Saturday, May 20^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Capt. Lundy
Capt. Lundy, of the tug Constitution, died Monday afternoon, at James Pullar's residence on the Hay Lake road, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received last Wednesday morning. The remains were taken to Cleveland for interment, Tuesday afternoon, by Miss Nellie Lundy, sister of the deceased.

Saturday, May 20^th 1899 Page 2
They are Thankful
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell, of 533 East Spruce street, desire through THE NEWS to extend heartfelt thanks to the many friends for sympathy and assistance extended to them during the sickness and death of their infant daughter.

Saturday, May 20^th 1899 Page 4
Mrs. J. A. Hubbell, wife of Judge Hubbell, of Houghton, died Saturday, of Bright's disease.

Saturday, May 20^th 1899 Page 6
Neebish (Special Correspondence)
George Still died at his home, St. Joseph Island, last week. The remains were transferred to DeTour Thursday, on the Elva.

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 1
KILLED BY THE CARS
P. Connelly the Victim
Patrick Connelly, a brakeman on one of the E.D. Smith Co's water power dump trains, fell underneath his train Thursday night, and had his head crushed to pieces, death coming instantly. How the accident occurred cannot be learned.

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 1
Matin McNeely's Death
The following is an extract from a letter published in the Toronto Globe of May 25, from Laird River, P.O., B.C. , and gives the first authentic account of the death of Martin McNeely of this city, who died last winter, while attempting to reach the Klondike. The excerpt says:
A man by the name of Macnealey (or McNealy) from Sault Ste. Marie, was found dead in a tent on the bank of the Laird river, about 100 miles below here. He had met death in this way. Both his feet had been frozen travelling up the river last winter. His partner had left him to die.

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 1
ANGEL OF DEATH
Mrs. Samuel Peel died Saturday evening, at the family residence on Elizabeth street, after a short illness, of typhoid fever. The deceased was 29 years of age and leaves a husband and two children aged 3 and 5, to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday morning by Rev. J. H. Sowerby, after which the remains were taken to Gorrie, Ont., Mrs. Peel's former home, for intement. Mr. Peel's many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy in his bereavement.

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Orval Clegg
Orval Clegg, the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Clegg, of Pickford died Thursday evening, after a lingering illness, of pnemonia. The funeral services will be held today from the Methodist church at Pickford, and the internment will be made in the village cemetery.- - -

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Honora Hayden
Mrs. Honora Heyden, of Rudyard, died Sunday after a short illness, of consumption. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning from St. Mary's church, in the city and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 3
Bay Mills
George Smith was fatally injured while unloading logs from the log train, near the pulp mill, early Tuesday morning and died an hour after being taken to his home in town. - - - - a wife and three children survive him- - - The interment took place in Mission Hill cemetery Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Maccabees, Rev. F. J. Bate had charge of the services.

Saturday, May 27^th 1899 Page 3
Neebish (Speical Correspondence)
Mrs. George Lawrence last week received the sad intelligence of the death of her sister Miss Belle Pringle at Rochester N.Y.. Mrs. Lawrence was unable to attend the funeral on account of ill health.

Saturday, June 3^rd 1899 Page 1
A Young Life Gone
Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williams died Sunday
Charles the 11-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C.Williams died early Sunday morning at the family residence on East Portage avenue, after three months illness. Typhoid fever was the immediate cause of death. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the house and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, June 3^rd 1899 Page 2
The Hart-Statton Wedding
Wm. H. Hart, of Schlesser, and Miss Lily A. Stratton, of Raber were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Schlesser, on Dawson street, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. S. L. Clarke of Pickford, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell was the bridesmaid and T.M.Crichton officiated as best man. The newly wedded couple are well known - - - They will reside at Schlesser.

Saturday, June 3^rd 1899 Page 3
A child of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Scott was buried at Mission Hill cemeter on Tuesday.

Saturday, June 3^rd 1899 Page 4
The remains of the late Patrick Connelly were interred here Wednesday in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, June 10^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Chas. Bailey
Word Received Her Announcing His Demise in Houghton Yesterday
Chief of Police Neslon A. Burdick received a telegram yesterday afternoon from E. E. Bailey of Decorah, Ia., announcing the death in Houghton that morning of his brother, Chas. Bailey - - - Mr. Bailey had been a resident of the Soo for several years.

Saturday, June 10^th 1899 Page 7
The two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barnes of Rudyard died Sunday at the home of Mrs. Barnes' parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Johnson, of Nolte street. The funeral services were held Monday from the house, and the interment was made in the Hill cemetery.

Saturday, June 10^th 1899 Page 7
Drummond (Special Correspondence)
Edwin Seaman, died very suddenly of heart trouble Friday night Mr. Seaman was 55 years of age. Born in St. Lawrence county, New York, he came to Drummond with his parents when about 8 years old and it has been his home since then. He was one of our most progressive citizens. Sturdy, honest, upright and a good neighbour he will be greatly missed. He carried a considerable insurance in the knight of the Maccabees, of which order he was a member in good standing and one of the original on Drummond. There was a very large attendance at the funeral service which was conducted by the Rev. John Drumm.

Saturday, June 17^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Frank Frichette
Frank Frichette the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frichette of West Portage avenue died early Thursday morning, after a lingering illness of consumption. The funeral service will be held this morning from the catholic church and the remains will be interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, June 17^th 1899 Page 5
Pickford (Special Correspondence)
Mrs. F. H. Taylor received a telegram, Wednesday that her sister, Mrs. John Sowerby, was dead at Grand Rapids.

Saturday, June 17^th 1899 Page 8
Death of Little Jennie LaLonde
Jennie, the three-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaLonde, died early Thursday morning. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from St. Mary's church and the interment was made in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, June 24^th 1899 Page 4
The Grim Reaper
A number of People Called Hence By Angel of Death
[] Wm. Smith of Pickford died Monday at the home of his brother-in-law, James Penfold, of Hursley avenue. Mr. Smith had his right arm injured a few weeks ago at a barn raising in Pickford and gangerine set in. He was brought to this city last week for medical treatment, but the progress of the disease had been too rapid, and death ensued. The remains were taken to Pickford and interred in the village cemetery Thursday.
[] John Harrington, an aged resident of Brimley, died Tuesday, in that village, of a complication of liver and kidney trouble. The remains were taken Thursday to Lindsay, Ont., for interment at his former home. Mr. Harrington was at one time a resident of this city having been employed here for years in the capacity, of a laborer.
[] George Coulter, aged 27 years, died Monday morning at the residence of Patrolman Henry Coulter 208 Douglas street, after a lingering illness of consumption. The remains were taken to Babcaygeon, Ont., Tuesday, for interment at his former home.
[] Fred Hess, an assistant to the second steward of the steamship North Land, died Sunday morning on the boat, from heart failure. The remains were taken to Vanderhook's morgue and from there shipped Wednesday morning to his home in New York city.
[] Ignatius, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. A'Hearn, died Tuesday morning of consumption. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from St. Mary's church and the remains were interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.
[] The 6-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Quack, of the Mackinac road, died Tuesday. The remains were interred Wednesday in Pine Grove cemetery.

Saturday, June 24^th 1899 Page 5
Tone (Special Correspondence)
The funeral of the late Wm. Smith took place Wednesday. It was one of the largest ever held here. Interment was made in Bethel cemetery.

Saturday, June 24^th 1899 Page 5
Neebish Special Correspondence)
Last Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Owen Rains, of Sailor's Encampment received the sad intelligence of the death of their son, Walter, at Peace River Landing, May 22, 1889?? Being the first time the Angel of Death has visited their family. The blow was a severe one. The deceased started in April 1898, for the gold fields in the Peace River district, via the Edmonton trail. He was accompanied by Capt. George W. Pontine, and subsequently joined a party of three miners travelling in the same direction. The five reached the Findlay River safely, and built their camp on Clear Water Creek, where they passed the winter. In April scurvy broke out among them. Capt. Pontine died, and the rest were two weak to bury him. Eight days after this engineer Dibble and party found them, buried Pontine and brought the remainder with them toward Edmonton. When within 600 miles of that place, Walter Rains, also expired and was buried in the Roman Catholic cemetery, at Peace River Landing. Much sympathy, is felt for the bereaved family. Walter Rains was a very fine young man.- - - -

Saturday, July 1^st 1899 Page 7
Death of Thomas Wynn
Thomas Wynn died Sunday afternoon, at his residence on Minneapolis street, of pneumonia. The deceased was 59 years of age, and leaves a wife and 10 children to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held Wednesday, from St. Mary's Catholic church, and the interment was made in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, July 8th 1899 Page 1
Carelessness the Cause
The Young mas Was Making Repairs on the Boiler and Had Shut Off the Safety Valve He was Blown through the Roof of the Boiler Room and Horribly mangled
Rudyard was the scene of a most shocking accident Wednesday noon, when Kinney Bance, only son of J. D. Bance, one of the proprietors of the Rudyard brickyard, was instantly killed by the explosion of a factory boiler - - - - -
The deceased was 22 years of age and unmarried. He had been a member of the engineer corps of a Minnesota regiment and returned from Cuba about six weeks ago to accept a position with his father. The remains were shipped Thursday to Sheldon, Ia., his former home for internment.

Saturday, July 8th 1899 Page 1
Death of Hon. Andrew Jackson Wednesday
Funeral This Morning
Hon. Andrew Jackson a pioneer resident and highly respected citizen was called hence by the angel of death at 12 o'clock Wednesday night. Heart failure was the immediate cause of death, though he had been in ill health for many years. The funeral which will be under the auspices of Bethel Lodge - - - will take place at 10 o'clock this morning at the family residence and the remains will be interred at Riverside. - - - - Andrew Jackson was born Oct. 29, 1844 in Ohio, and has had a varied and eventful career. - - -
Mr. Jackson's mother and brother, Daniel, of Cleveland and his daughter Miss Bessie, arrived here yesterday to attend the funeral.

Saturday, July 8th 1899 Page 2
Death of Park E. Chapel
Park E. Chapel, a section foreman, in the railroad yard, died Saturday evening at his residence on West Ridge street. Mr. Chapel was struck by an engine some weeks ago and severly injured, dropsy, the immediate cause of his death soon setting in.
A wife and several children are left to mourn his loss. The funeral services wre held Monday from the Central M.E. church and the internment was made in the Hill cemetery. The deceased carried $2,000 insurance in the A.O.U.W. lodge.

Saturday, July 8th 1899 Page 8
John C. Shaw's Sister Dies
Capt. John C. Shaw arrived here Sunday on his fine yacht, the mini. Major Atkinson of Detroit and G.G. Scranton, accompanied him from Detroit. A telegram sent here from Bay City to Mr. Shaw announced the serious illness of his sister Mrs. James Watrous, and Monday Mr. Shaw together with Mrs. Shaw and children who were here left for Bay City. Mrs. Watrous died Monday evening.

Saturday, July 15th 1899 Page 1
Death of Miss L. Ripley
Miss Lilla Ripley, daughter of Mrs. Maria Ripley, died early Thursday morning at the family residence on Kimball street, after a lingering illness of consumption. The deceased had been an invalid for years, and had spent the greater part the past five winters in search of health, at resorts in the south and west.- - - - - - Miss Ripley returned to the Soo June 17 accompanied from Colorado by her sister, Miss Ida Ripley.
Miss Ripley was born in Pontiac July 3, 1858, and removed to this city with her mother about 21 years ago. Besides her mother Miss Ripley leaves two sisters, the Misses Mary and Ida Ripley and five brothers, Superintendant Joseph Ripley of the ship canal, L.V.Ripley, of East Claire, Wis., M.T. Ripley of Bruce Mines, Ont. Capts. Charles Ripley and Norman Ripley, both of this city, to mourn her loss. The funeral services will be held this afternoon from the house, and the interment will be made in the hill cemetery. - - - - the internment will only be a temperary one, the final resting place to be at the request of her mother at her birthplace in Pontiac.

Saturday, July 15th 1899 Page 1
Drowned In Ashmun Bay
George, the 7-year-old son of Mr.and Mrs. Michael Gardner of West Spruce street, was drowned about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in Ashmun bay, near the Union depot. The little fellow with his companions was in wading at the time of the accident. The E.D.Smith Co. which is doing excavating work at that place, has an excavation there about eight feet deep- - - -

Saturday, July 15th 1899 Page 2
Their Babe Died
Wilbert J. Hibblen the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hibblen, of Ashmun street died Wednesday of acute gastritus. The funeral services were held Thursday and the interment was in the hill cemetery.

Saturday, July 15^th 1899 Page 4
Wolverin Waifs
While out headlighting for deer at Iron River Monday night, Otto Westerbery was shot in the forehead and instantly killed by Erick Anderson, who mistook the headlight for the eyes of a deer.

Saturday, July 21st 1899 Page 1
Died At Grand Marais
Harry Carpenter, aged 22, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carpenter, of 503 Easterday avenue died Tuesday in Grand Marais, of spinal meningitis. The deceased had been in ill health for sometime. Mrs. Carpenter was informed last week of her son's serious illness and left Saturday to attend him. The remains were brought to the city Wednesday night by Mrs. Carpenter. The funeral services were held yesterday morning from St. Mary;s Catholic church, and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, July 21st 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Frank M. Weston
Mrs. Frank M. Weston died Tuesday evening, at her residence on Maple street, after a short illness. A husband and four children are left to mourn her loss. The funeral services wre held Thursday afternoon from the house, and the interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, July 21st 1899 Page 5
The funeral services of little George Gardner, the boy who was drowned Friday afternoon in Ashmun bay, took Monday morning, from St. Mary's Catholic church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, July 29^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Miss Kate Latimer
Miss Kate A. Latimer, aged 14 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Latimer, of McCarron, die Monday of brain trouble. The funeral services weer held Wednesday from the house and the interment was in the Rosedale village cemetery.

Saturday, July 29^th 1899 Page 3
Soo and Bruce Townships
John Hynes, last of Rosedale, near Hay Lake, died on Monday last. He had been ailing for sometime.

Saturday, July 29^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Miss Margaret Wilson
Miss Margaret Wilson, aged 61 years died Tuesdaay at the home of her brother, Andrew Wilson, of Pickford, of catarrhal gastritis. The deceased was a resident of Bayfield, Ont., and came to this county a few weeks ago on a visit with her brother. The remains were brought to the city Wednesday, and taken to Bayfield Thursday by Mr. Wilson for interment in the family cemetery.

Saturday, July 29^th 1899 Page 4
Clarence McIntyre is Dead
Clarence McIntyre aged 14, died Tuesday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Louisa McIntyre, on East Maple street, after a lingering illness of consumption. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the home by Rev. J.H.Sowerby, and the interment in the Hill cemetery.

Saturday, July 29^th 1899 Page 7
The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Campbell, of Helen street died Tuesday. The funeral services were held Wednesday from the home and the interment was in the hill cemetery

Saturday, August 5^th 1899 Page 1
Wm. Glidden Killed on Water Power Railway
Wm. Glidden a brakeman on one of the dump trains of the C.D. Smith Co. fell underneath the engine about 9:30 Thursday morning, and was so severely injured that he died shortly afterwards. - - - The unfortunate man was 21 years of age and born in Barrie, Ont., - - - The remains were taken to Barrie yesterday by his uncle Walter Farnay, for interment.

Saturday, August 5^th 1899 Page 5
Otto Wilford, the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lehigh of South Ashmun street, died Monday morning after a three weeks illness. The remains were taken to Rosedale and interred Tuesday in the village. cemetery.

Saturday, August 12^th 1899 Page 3
Josephine, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Payment, died Sunday of cholera infantum, and was buried Monday in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, August 19^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Archie Dickson
Archie J. the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Dickson, of 808 Cedar street, died Thursday of cholera infantum. The funeral services was held yesterday afternoon from St. Mary's church and the remains interred in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, August 19^th 1899 Page 5
the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fletcher died yesterday morning. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the Free Methodist church.

Saturday, August 26^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Little Geo. Ryan
Geo. J. jr., the five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Ryan, died Thursday. The funeral services were held yesterday from St. Mary's church and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, August 26^th 1899 Page 2
Death of Ruth McLane
Ruth, the 5-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McLane, died Tuesday evening of cholera infantum. The funeral services were held Wednesday from the house and the interment was in the city cemetery.

Saturday, August 26^th 1899 Page 8
Death of Josephine Sullivan
Josephinem the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Sullivan, died Thursday. The funeral services wer held yesterday from St. Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, August 26^th 1899 Page 8
Death of Trever TenEyck
Trever, the two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ten Eyck, died Tuesday, of cholera infantum. The funeral services were held Thursday from the house and the internment was in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, September 2^nd 1899 Page 1
Miss Mary A. King Dies Early Tuesday Morning of Consumption
Miss Mary A. King, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King of Currie street, died early Tuesday morning after eight months illness of consumption. The deceased had been in ill health for months - - - Miss King was born in this city 22 years ago and had since been a continous resident - - - Miss King leaves two sisters, Mrs. Charles Beauder and Mrs. F. Lessard and one brother Geo. King to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at 9o'clock Thursday morning from St. Mary's church. Rev. Fr. Connolly conducting the service.- - - -

Saturday, September 2^nd 1899 Page 2
The body of Louis Partridge, the young man that was drowned last week in the Bay Lake Channe., wa found about 1 o'clock Monday afternoon floating in the river, by Joseph Ojibaway, a member of one of the searching parties. - - - The body was taken to the residence of John Povey, on Hay Lake road the unfortunate man's home during the past few years. The funeral services were held Tuesday from the house and the remains were interred in the Hill cemetery.

Saturday, September 2^nd 1899 Page 3
Joseph J. the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thorne, died Saturday and was interred Monday in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, September 2^nd 1899 Page 3
Basil, the three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. McEmery, of 917 Brown street, died Monday. The internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, September 2^nd 1899 Page 8
Death of Mrs. A. Dewitt
Mrs. Amanda A. Dewitt, aged 61 years, died about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of her daughter Mrs. F.H.Brooks, of 408 Maple street. Paralysis was the immediate cause of death. - - Mrs. Dewitt had been a resident of this city since December, coming here from Chicago to spend the winter with her daughter.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Brooks had another daughter Mrs. Lottie Jones of Chicago is left to mourn her loss. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the house and the interment in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, September 9th 1899 Page 1
Died of Heart Failure
Jeremiah B. Montross, of Port Huron, died about 6 o'clock Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bishop, of East Spruce street. Mr. Montrous and wife came to the Soo about five weeks ao on one of their periodical visits, for the benefit of Mr. Montross' health. - - - The deceased was 57 years of age and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. The remains were taken to Port Huron yesterday by Mrs. Montross for interment.

Saturday, September 9th 1899 Page 1
Death of Mrs. Arnott's Father
John Thackaberry, of Markdal, Ont., father of Mrs. John F. Arnott, died Monday in that city, aged 86 years. The remains were brought to this city Thursday evening and interred yesterday morning in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, September 9th 1899 Page 1
Killed By Lightning
Dewar Patton of Sugar Island Meets a Sudden Death
Dewar Patton, an aged resident of Sugar Island, was struck and instantly killed by a bolt of lightning about 6 o'clock Monday afternoon. Mr. Patton in company with several companions, had been in attendance upon an annual school meeting, of that district, and was returning home at the time of the fatality. He Had just left the building when there was an usually vivid flash of lightning. - - - - The lightening had torn his clothes partially from his body and severely burned his right shoulder and a portion of his head. The body was picked up by his companions. - - - -.
Mr. Patton was 50 years of age, and leaves a wife and six children. He was treasurer of his school district and one of the best known residents of Sugar Island. The funeral services were held Wednesday from the house and the remains interred in the Island cemetery.

Saturday, September 9th 1899 Page 6
DeTour
H. Melvin, one of DeTour's pioneer citizens passed away Monday at his daughter's residence on Drummond Island. He was buried on the island Wednesday. A large number of DeTour folks attended the funeral.

Saturday, September 9th 1899 Page 6
Mr. Lahman, a feeble old gentleman, was found dead in the woods by his sons Herman and Gus Lehman. He was buried at DeTour, Tuesday.

Saturday, September 9th 1899 Page 6
Drummond
Mrs. Cadotte, relict of the late Charles Cadotte, boat builder, who lived at the "Black Hole" near Sailors Encampment for many years, died at Potagannissing at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Solomon Kosley, last Saturday, at an advanced age. She was blind and very decrepit and he demise had been expected for some time.

Saturday, September 16th 1899 Page 1
Death of Thos. Bell
Thos. Bell died Saturday noon at his residence on East Ridge street of congestion of the brain, as a result of paralysis. The deceased had been a sufferer for years with stomach trouble and kindred diseases, but no serious results were anticipated by his sorrowing wife or family. Friday night a decidedly change took place and he gradually sank to death. Mr. Bell Was born in England in 1859, and came to this country in 1880. One year after his arrival in the United States he emigrated to the Soo, and had been since a continuous resident. - - - - - The funeral services were held Monday morning from St. Mary's church, - - – The interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.- - -.

Saturday, September 23^rd 1899 Page 2
Death of Richard Donnelly
Richard Donnelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Donnelly,
of Barbeau, died Tuesday morning in that village, after a brief illness. The deceased was 20 years of age and unmarried. The funeral services were held Thursday from the Barbeau catholic church and the remains interred in the village cemetery. Mr. Donnelly was one of the county's most popular young farmers, and his death is universally regretted.

Saturday, September 23^rd 1899 Page 4
A Sad Fatality
St. Mary's River Claims Another Victim Saturday Night
Mrs. Joseph Allard, a resident of Sugar Island, was drowned about 8 o'clock Saturday evening, near Baie de Wasig, by the accidental overturning of her boat. Mrs Allard was returning home from the Soo in company with he 5-months-old daughter, Mrs. Roy, a neighbour, and her son, at the time of the fatality. The party had arrived at O'Shawamos place, when the severe storm of the night struck them. Mrs. Allard saw their danger and headed the boat for shore, intending to seek safety there till the storm subsided. They had proceeded but a short distance when the boat ran upon a partially sunken crib. mrs. Roy and son sought safety on the crib, while Mrs. Allard after handing her daughter to the young man headed the boat for land, promising to return shortly and release them. A minute after a sudden gust of wind capsized the boat and threw her into the water, where she disappeared before the terrified eyes of her companions - - — The body was picked up Sunday morning - - -and brought to the Soo, in the afternoon to the house of her brother C. Sylvester, on Cedar street. The deceased was 37 years of age and leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her untimely death. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning, and the remains interred in the Payment cemetery, Sugar Island. - - - -
this is the third fatality to occur in Mrs. Alord's family in a many years. Her father was dorwned three years ago, in Garden River, and her borther, met his death in the burning of the tug Swain.

Saturday, September 23^rd 1899 Page 7
John, the 5-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Peterson, died Saturday, of cholera infantum. The funeral services were held Monday from the house and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, September 23^rd 1899 Page 8
The four-days-old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Zess, of Portage avenue, died this morning. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 at St. Mary's church.

Saturday, September 30^th 1899 Page 1
Mrs. Thomas Parr Called Away By Angel of Death
Mrs. Thomas Parr of Sugar Island, and a pioneer resident of Chippewa county, died early yesterday morning at the residence of Alfred Appleyard, 1105 Ashmun street, this city, where she had been for the past two weeks. She was 63 years of age and had been an invalid for many months. An affection of the lungs and heart was the cause of death. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow at St. James church, and the remains will be laid to rest at the city cemetery. Mrs. Parr leaves a husband and nine children, all of whom are grown up to mourn her loss - - - -.

Saturday, September 30^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Abraham Boulle
Abraham Boulle, a pioneer and ove of the most picturesque characters of the early days of this region, died Monday, at his home on Sugar Island, of paralysis. Mr. Boulle was one of the few remaining old time mail carriers in the Soo from 1850-1874. With dogs and tobbagans these men performed dailty services that have reared a monument to their memory that does not decay with the passing of time. Mr. Boulle was born in the province of Quebec in 1833, and came to the Soo in June 1849. For several years he eked out an existence by hunting and fishing. From 1850 to 1860. Mr. Boulle carried mail betwen the Soo and Saginaw, and from 1870 to 1874 between this city and Marquette. - - - - -
Mr. Boulle married during the early years of his residence here and leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his loss.
The funeral service was held Wednesday morning and the interment was in the island cemetery.

Saturday, September 30^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Mrs. Ellen McFarlane of Sugar Island
Mrs. Ellen McFarlane, one of the county's old residents, died of dropsy last Saturday at her home on Sugar Island, at the ripe old age of 80 years. The deceased was born on the Isle of Man, Scotland in 1819. When 20 years old she was married to her husband, the late Donald McFarlane, who died five years ago. The couple emigrated to Americas soon afterwards and settled in York county, near Toronto, and lived for a time and then moved to Bruce County, Ont., and lived on a farm about 25 years. In 1898 they moved to Sault Ste. Marie and settled on a homestead on Sugar Island. The deceased was a consistent and exemplary christen lady and a constant member of the Baptist church. The funeral services were held Tuesday at her home and conducted by Rev. E.S.Walker, paster of the Baptist church, S.S.M,ON. Her remains were laid to rest by the side of her late husband at Garden River, Ont. She left to mourn her loss, five children, two sons, James and Donald, and three daughters, Margret McFarlane, Mrs. Geo. D.McKay, of Underwood, Ont., and Mrs. Robt. Coulson, of Sailors Encampment.

Saturday, September 30^th 1899 Page 5
Mrs. Wm. Myers died about 10 o'clock last night at her home on West Spruce street, after a lingering illness of catarrh of the stomach. The deceased was 36 years of age, and leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The funeral services will be held Tuesday from St. Mary's church and the interment will be in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, September 30^th 1899 Page 6
DeTour
Annie Stacey, aged 27, wife of Andrew Olmstead, passed away Saturday night after a long illness. She was buried under the auspice of the Longshoremen's Union, of which her husband is a member. The funeral was the largest ever seen at Detour.

Saturday, October 7^th 1899 Page 1
John McDonald, of DeTour, Fatally Injured Monday
John F. McDonald, son of Joseph McDonald, of DeTour was fatally injured Monday afternoon at the Highstone mill in that village. Mr McDonald was engaged in putting a belt around one of the pulleys when in some manner his clothing became entangled in the belt which wound him around the shaft until every bone was broken.- - - - In spite of his severe injuries, Mr. McDonald lived until Wednesday afternoon. The funeral services were held yesterday and the interment was in the DeTour cemetery.

Saturday, October 7^th 1899 Page 1
Judge Steere's Sister Dies
Miss Jennie Steere, a sister of Judge J. H. Steere, of the city, died at her home in Adrain Tuesday evening, of spinal meningitis. Miss Stere was 52 years of age.

Saturday, October 14^th 1899 Page 1
Death of Geo. J. Ryan
Passed Away Tuesday Night at His Residence on Court Street
Goe. J. Ryan, of 644 Court Street, died Tuesday evening, after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased wass 37 years of age and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held Thursday morning, at St. Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery. Mr. Ryan was born in Cleveland in 1862, and came to this city with his parents in 1865. –

Saturday, October 14^th 1899 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
James Cashen, aged 25 was murdered by two Finns near Lake Angeline mine location, Ishpeming, Monday night. His head was almost severed from his body.

Saturday, October 14^th 1899 Page 7
Wm. Kallacky, the 2-year-old son of Mrs. Timothy Killacky of Bruce township, died Wednesday and was interred Thursday in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, October 14^th 1899 Page 7
Death of Frances L. Ferris
Frances L. the 5-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ferris, of Division street, died Tuesday. The little one fell from a sofa, about two weeks ago, striking heavily on her head, the fall rendering her unconcious. She was picked up and revived, but soon after passed into a series of spasms, which continued until they resulted in her death. The funeral was held Wednesday from the house and the interment was in the hill cemetery.

Saturday, October 14^th 1899 Page 7
The infant baby of Postmaster and Mrs. James McCarron, of McCarron, died Thursday and was buried yesterday at Donaldson.

Saturday, October 21^st 1899 Page 1
Death of Capt. Geary
A dispatch from Gen. Otis announces the death of Capt. Woodbridge Geary, 12^th Infantry. He died Oct 10 at San Francisco de Malabon, from gunshot wounds received in a reconnoisance toward Buena Vista - - -

Saturday, October 21^st 1899 Page 1
Death of Dr. Kirby's Brother
Dr. T.R.Kirby was called to Toronto Tuesday, to attend the funeral of his brother, Nathan Kirby - - a wife and three children are left to mourn his loss.

Saturday, October 21^st 1899 Page 2
Jessie Wilcox, of the Ridge road, near Hay Lake, died Tuesday morning, aged 71 years. The funeral services were held from the house Thursday and the interment was in Riverside cemetery.

Saturday, October 21^st 1899 Page
Death of Martin Healey
Martin Healey son of Mrs. Catherine Healey, of West Ridge street suddenly died of heart failure, Saturday noon. Mr. Healey with several companions, had spent the morning around town, with no premonition of his impending fate. Shortly after noon he complained of being unwell. About 1 o'clock Mr. Healey's conditon was noticed and an investigation caused. Death soon ensued. He was born in this city 27 years ago- - -
The funeral services were held Tuesday morning from St. Mary's church under the auspices of C. M. Third Reg't. M.N.G. of which Co. he still was a honored member. Rev. Father Connolly preached the sermon - - -.

Saturday, October 21^st 1899 Page 4
Frank M. Lewis of Iron River, was accidentally shot by his companion Mr. Denton, while hunting. Death was almost instantaneous.

Saturday, October 28^th 1899 Page 3
Death of Moses Greenbird
Moses Greenbird, an old resident of Sugar Island, and who is referred to at length in Mrs. Gilbert's historical article in this issue of THE NEWS, died Tuesday evening, aged 58 years. The deceased was a member of Co. F. 9^th Michigan cavalry and served with his company throughout the cival war. The funeral services were held Thursday from the family residence and the internment was in the island cemetery.

Saturday, October 28^th 1899 Page 6
Allie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bonno died Sunday and was interred Tuesday in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, October 28^th 1899 Page 8
To The Great Beyond
Death has claimed still another of the Soo's old residents in the person of Mrs. Margaret Galley, who died about 2 0'clock Thursday morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bernard Kelly, 217 Johnstone street. Extreme old age is given as the cause of her demise. Mrs. Galley had been ailing for years. - - -
Mrs. Galley was born in Ireland, March 17, 1817, and emigrated to America with husband in 1850. Six years later she came to the Soo. - - -
Mr. Galley died about 22 years ago. Since then Mrs. Galley has made her home in the Soo. Two children are left to mourn her loss, Mrs Bernard Kelly, of this city and James Galley, an engineer at St. Mary's Falls canal. The funeral services were held this morning from St. Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery. - -

Saturday, October 28^th 1899 Page 8
The infant son of Maj. and Mrs. W. O. Johnson died recently in Fort Thomas, Ky.
Saturday, November 4^th 1899 Page 4
The 40 months-old child of Mrs. R. K. West, of Calumet, died on West Ridge street, Thursday morning. The funeral will be from the house today and the internment in the Hill cemetery.

Saturday, November 11^th 1899 Page 6
John A., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Watson, of South street, died Tuesday morning. The funeral services were held Thursday and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, November 11^th 1899 Page 7
Samuel Landauer, a former Sooite but late of Ashland, Wis, died Monday of last week, in that city in result of a paralytic stroke. The remains were interred in Milwaukee Friday. - -

Saturday, November 18^th 1899 Page 1
Wm. Young an employee of the Soo Pulp & Paper was killed Tuesday morning by being crushed and mangled between the shaft and ceiling in the company's pulp room. - - - Mr. Youn was 15 years of age and was a resident of the Canadian Soo. He leaves a step-mother, besides several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. - - -

Saturday, November 18^th 1899 Page 1
Lucius Myrick died about 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. F. Hughart, at 125 Cedar street, of concussion of the brain, the result of a fall Thursday afternoon, while discharging his duties as janitor at the armoury. During the game the ball was served back to the rear of the court and in attempt to recover and return it to the wall, Geo. Beadle, one of the players, unintentially ran into the ladder, causing Mr. Merrick to fall, a distance of 10 feet, landing upon his head. - - - - He remained unconscious, watched by Doctor's Beadle and Townsend, till his death. Mr. Merrick was 67 years of age. He came to this city a month ago in company with his wife, from Sioux Falls, S.D. to spend the winter with his daughter, Mris Hugart. He was serving his third week as janitor of the armoury - - - The remains were taken to Sioux Falls yesterday afternoon, by Mrs. Myrick and H. F. Hughart for burial.

Saturday, November 18^th 1899 Page 3
Bay Mills
Wm. Omenomonee was summoned from his camp at Salt Point last Friday on account of the death of his youngest child. The burial occurred at the Mission churchyard on Saturday.

Saturday, November 18^th 1899 Page 3
Bay Mills
John Waiskal, the 5-year-old son of Andrew Waiskal died Thursday morning. This is the third death in the mission within in a week.

Saturday, November 18^th 1899 Page 6
DeTour
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith, of St. Ignace, who are living at Clark A. Stevenson's camp, are mourning the loss of their 2- year-old son, who died of cramps Wednesday of this week.

Saturday, November 18^th 1899 Page 7
Death of Mrs. Thos. Lackey
Mrs. Thos. Lackey of Bruce township, died Sunday evening, at the home of her brother, Abram Shunk, on the Hay Lake road, of catarrh of the stomach. The deceased was 25 years of age and leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, at the Shunk home by Rev. C.L. Lambertson and the internment was in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Lackey was a daughter of the late Wm. Shunk.

Saturday, November 25^th 1899 Page 1
Death of David Glendenning
David Glendenning of Rudyard, aged 50 died of heart failure Saturday night, while visiting his brother at Strong's. The remains were brought to the city Sunday, then taken to Mr. Glendenning's home at Rudyard then brought back Monday for internment in Maple Ridge cemetery. A wife and two children, are left to mourn his loss. - - -

Saturday, November 25^th 1899 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
Chas. C. Cavanagh, editor of the St. Ignace News, died of heart failure Thursday of last week. Mr. Cavanagh has been editor of this NEWS for the past 17 years and during that time was always prominently identified with every move toward advancing his home city

Saturday, November 25^th 1899 Page 8
Frank M. Haley, a brakeman on one of the dump trains of the E.D. Smith Co., was killed Saturday morning, near the company's repair shop, west of the Fort street bridge. The accident occurred while Mr. Haley was switching the cars from the main track to the repair shop track. - - - - He was taken to his father's home where he lived for nearly three hours, death coming shortly after 11 o'clock.
Mr. Haley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haley of 915 Ashmund street. He had been a resident of this city for the past 10 years, coming here with his parents in 1889, from Marlette, Mich. Mr. Haley leaves a wife and infant babe to mourn his loss. Mr. Haley was a brother of Wm. J. Haley, of Court street, and of Misses Edna, Hattie and Lotie Haley., all of this city. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Congregational church and the internment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

Saturday, December 2^nd 1899 Page 1
Died on the Way Home
Mrs. Frank Stirling, of this city, died Thursday at Topeka, Kansas, while en route from California to the Soo. Mrs. Stirling had spent the past year in company with her husband in California in pursuit of health, but had given up the search as useless and was returning home to spend her remaining day in this city. Mrs. Stirling was the oldest daughter of H. D. Rains, assistant superintendent at the canal, and favourably known by a host of city friends. The remains are expected here tomorrow over the Soo Line.

Saturday, December 2^nd 1899 Page 1
H. W. Waid, stenographer in the employ of J. M. Jackson, a resident manager for the E. D. Smith Co., died yesterday afternoon at the Sault General hospital, as a result of an operation for appendicitis on Wednesday. - - - - He came here from Chicago to enter Mr. Jackson employ. - - - Mr. Wald's parents in O'Neil, Neb., have been notified and the remains will be shipped there today. - - -

Saturday, December 2^nd 1899 Page 4
Wolverine Waifs
William John Williams, a drill runner, aged 19, was instantly killed Monday in the mine of the Cleveland Cliffs Co., at Ispeming by a 300 pound drill falling upon him.

Saturday, December 2^nd 1899 Page 6
Pine Grove
Miller, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jennett, died Saturday, of diabetes after an illness of several weeks. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Pine Grove cemetery.

Saturday, December 2^nd 1899 Page 7
Drummond
Mrs. Robert Lavins, an old and long time residents of the island, died last week. The funeral was held Friday at the M. E. church Rev. G.D.Strickland officiating. She leaves three sons and a daughter to mourn her loss.

Saturday, December 15^th 1899 Page 6
DeTour
Paul Goetz, who has been under the doctor's care during the past year, died Friday evening, Dec. *, and the remains were buried Sunday at the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Goetz was formerly teacher of the DeTour school and was well known to the community. He recently came from Buffalo, N.Y. thinking the northern climate would benifit his health. He leaves a wife and three children.

Saturday, December 23^rd 1899 Page 6
Donaldson
On Friday, Dec. 8, at the home of her son, Abram Hughes, Donaldson, Mich., there passed from this life to the rest of paradise, Mrs. Isaac Hughes, the aged mother of Thomas and Abram Hughes and Mrs. Peterkin of Donaldson, and Mrs. Smith, of Ontario. Her earthly pilgrimage was a little over 76 years. - - -

Saturday, December 30^th 1899 Page 5
Death of Mrs. Peter Belonger
Madeline Belonger, wife of Peter Belonger, of East Spruce street, died Thursday, aged 37 years. A husband and four children are left to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held this morning from St. Mary's church and the interment was in Maple Ridge cemetery.

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