Patterson Cemetery District Obits listing for 1919 Submitted by Gale Stroud 23 Aug 2007 This file is part of the California Tombstone Project http://www.usgwtombstones.org/california/californ.html These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Alison Thomas F Mrs 190419 p1 Merchant s Wife is Laid to Final Rest, Illness Proves Fatal succumbing to the ravage of the illness which has confined her to her bed for several months past, Mrs. Thomas F. Alison. the wife of a local merchant passed away peacefully at her home here on South Fifth street Sunday afternoon, and Tuesday was laid to her final rest in the Del Puerto cemetery from the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Alison. who has been a resident of Patterson for the past three years, was a native of Scotland, 32 years of age. When in the best of health; she was always active in the affairs of the Presbyterian Church, and was know throughout the district for her cheerfulness and willingness to serve. Her illness, however, was pronounced fatal almost from the beginning by surgeons and while her death was a shock to her many friends, the end was not unexpected. Rev. C. F. Brower of the M. F. Church officiated at the funeral services while Ed. Lear, Emil Blechschmidt, Matt Fritz, William Link, D. F. Towne, and D. J. Fink acted as pallbearers. Beautiful floral pieces and the long procession of automobiles which followed the cortege to the cemetery well indicated the standing which Mrs. Alison was held by the community, while the local merchants closed their doors during the services as a mark of respect. The deceased is survived by her husband and small daughter, the latter at present residing with Mrs. J. W. Blue. Messrs. Davis and Evans handled the funeral arrangements. Anderson Charles 190828 p1 Charles Anderson Passes Away at Fresno; Charles Anderson, Orange avenue resident, passed away at Fresno last week, following an attack of heart trouble. He bad been spending a summer vacation at Santa Cruz when he was taken ill and never recovered. Mr. Anderson was well known locally and many friends will be grieved to hear of his passing, He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Peter Nelson, residing on Sycamore avenue and Miss Susie Anderson of San Francisco. Barbaste Peter 190719 p2 Infant Son of John Barbaste Passes Away; Peter, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barbaste, Pomelo avenue residents, passed away Wednesday. The remains were taken to Stockton Thursday for interment in the family plot, Davis & Evans handling the arrangements. Mrs. Barbaste is in a serious condition and there is some doubt as to her recovery. Beckman C A 190329 p1 C.A. Beckman, Rancher, Succumbs, Long Illness; After having been in bad health for longer than a year, C. A. Beckman, a colony rancher, died last Wednesday. His death came not unexpectedly for the immediate members of his family and his close friends. The deceased, who lived on Sycamore avenue, about two miles from town, came with his family from Minneapolis to Patterson about 6 years ago, and has lived here ever since. His daughter, Miss Emma Beckman, is a teacher of the Patterson Grammar School. The date of the funeral was not announced at press time, but it will probably be held tomorrow, Sunday, from the undertaking parlors of Davis and Evans. Beckman C A 190329 p1 Rancher Is Laid to His Final Rest; The funeral of the late C. A. Beckman, the colony rancher who succumbed to an illness of long standing on Wednesday of last week, was held Sunday afternoon at the Swedish Mission Church, Rev. 0. P. Anderson and Rev. C. 0. Peterson officiating. The church was crowded with the many friends of the deceased, who conveyed their last respects with many beautiful floral offerings. The interment, which. was conducted hy Messrs. Davis and Evans, was at Del Puerto cemetery. Boch Henry A 191009 p6 Well Known Young Man of Crows Landing Dies at Oakland; Crows Landing, Oct. 5 - The sad news came from Oakland Saturday that Henry A. Bach had passed away after an illness extending over two years. His relatives here, his father, H.H. Boch, his brother William and sister Lena, were summoned Saturday morning but failed to reach Oakland before the end came. Funeral services were held from the Davis undertaking parlors at Parlor 247, Native Sons of the Golden West, of Crows Landing, conducting the ceremony. The deceased held the office of second vice-president in the order. The community mourns in unison the passing of a sterling young man, one who was true in all things, in his thoughts, in his deeds, and in his friendships. He was popular in all circles and always a worker for better things. Even when suffering from an unknown ailment, his courage, hope and cheeriness did not desert him. Many a person in Crows Landing today mourns the passing of his dearest friend "Heinie" Boch. Camp A J Mrs 191009 p1 (///// indicates where paper was destroyed.) Mother of Colony Woman Passes Away; Following an extended illness, Mrs. A. J. Camp, mother of Mrs. A. J. Kickashear, passed away at her daughter's home at Elm and Almond ////////day. Mrs. Camp had been ill for some //// recently came here from ////// her husband, hoping that ///// would benefit her, but it //////avail and the end came //////. The remains were shipped to San Francisco yesterday for interment, //// Evans having charge of arrangements. Dallas R L Mrs 190201 p1 Wife of Sheriff Instantly Killed --Crushed by Auto; Mrs. R. L. Dallas, wife of Sheriff "Bob" Dallas of Modesto, was almost instantly killed at the county seat last Friday noon, when she was crushed between a marble pillar in front of a candy store, on Tenth street and a runaway automobile driven by N. A. DeYoe, an aged pioneer resident of the valley. So heavy was the impact of the car that the marble pillar was badly cracked and damaged. According to witnesses the driver of the death car, DeYoe, attempted to back his car from the middle of the street in the parking strip at the First National Bank corner, down Tenth street in a southernly direction. When he endeavored to stop, DeYoe states his foot became caught between the foot throttle and the brake, and caused the throttle to open wide. Backing at a speed of about 25 miles per hour, the car ran down Tenth street, swung across the parking strip, smashing into a Ford on the way, and headed straight for the sidewalk. Mrs. Dallas who was just returning from the butcher market, perceived her danger and tried to escape by running. But the car swerved in its uncontrolled flight, and caught her just as she was passing the candy store. An effort made to save her by a bystander was fruitless and when she was released from the wreckage, she had passed away. DeYoe immediately left for his home, where he is said to be prostrated. At the time of the accident Sheriff Dallas was in Newman on official business, but was reached by telephone and immediately hurried home. Elfers Charles 190731 p1 Death Very Unexpected; Charles Elfers Passes at Modesto Following an Attack of Appendicitis; Suddenly stricken with appendicitis last Saturday, Charles Elfers, prominent ranchman north f Patterson, died Tuesday evening at a Modesto sanitarium , where he was taken for an opera ion which proved of no avail. The sudden nature of his taking was a profound shock to his family and friends, as he had been in the best of health and the attack came without warning. The operation was performed as soon as possible after the nature of the illness was discovered Saturday, but the case had developed too far and the end came Tuesday night. Mr. Elfers had been a resident of the Patterson section for the past three years, having a ranch between here and Westley, where he had made his home with his wife and little daughter, aged 2,who survive him. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Elfers, and sister, Miss Ruth Elfers, reside at Crows Landing, where Charley spent his childhood days on the home ranch. Their many friends sympathize with the family in their bereavement. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in Del Puerto cemetery, and friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. Freeburg Charlotte 190208 p1 Another Vacancy in Ranks of Pioneers; Death of Mrs. Freeburg ;Another pioneer of Patterson was claimed by death last Monday when Mrs. Charlotte Freeburg, a resident of Fig avenue near Sycamore, succumbed to an illness of long standing. Mrs. Freeburg was a native of Sweden. 57 years of age, and had lived here with her mother, Mrs. Gustav Larson, for the past six years. She is survived by two brothers, Ed. Larson and J. F. Larson, both well known ranchers here, besides her mother, who is 87 years of age. The funeral was conducted on Thursday from the Swedish Mission church, the Rev, 0. P. Andeson officiating. and the universal regard in which the deceased was held was shown by the many floral offerings. Messrs. Davis and Evans arranged the interment which took place in Del Puerto cemetery. Friswold Nels O 190608 p1 Colony Rancher Laid to Rest; In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends who had gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased, the funeral of Nels O. Friswold, a colony rancher, who passed away after a short illness on May 30, was conducted according to the rites of the Lutheran church at 11 a. m. last Saturday morning. The interment took place at Del Puerto Cemetery. Friswold, who was well known in Patterson as a painter and decorator, besides being a rancher, was taken ill on May 25 with measles, which later developed into cerebral meningitis through exposure. His condition was not deemed serious until the day previous to his death, when new symptoms developing, resulted in a hasty call for Dr. A. M. Field. Medical aid, however, had been summoned too late, and the patient passed away shortly before noon on the following morning. The deceased, who was 35 years of age and a native of Minnesota, had been a resident here for six years and six months, and is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Knut Friswold, local residents, Alfred, Carl, Martin and Andrew Friswold, brothers, and Miss Annie Friswold and Mrs. Marie Greening, sisters. Andrew Friswold is now serving with the Aviation Corps in France. Beautiful floral offerings were sent to Davis & Evans' undertaking parlors by J. D. Patterson, Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society. Lutheran Young People's society, Mr. And Mrs. T. E. Noeding. Mr. And Mrs. Walford Knutson, Mrs. And Mrs. Tom Powell, Fig avenue, and Mr. And Mrs. Gearhart. Gatazman Bertha 190208 p2 Pioneer of County Receives Last Call; W. L. Watson received the sad intelligence last week of the death in Fresno of his grandmother Mrs. Bertha Gatzaman, one of‘the pioneers of Stanislaus county, who spent 60 years of her life within its boundaries. At the time of Mrs. Gatzaman's death she was residing with Mr. Watson's parents, but the interment took place in Modesto, where the funeral was largely attended by pioneers from all parts of the county. In the early days Mrs. Gatzaman lived in and about Oakdale, where two of her sons yet reside. Gomez Eugene 190215 p1 Son of Rancher is Summoned by Death; Eugene Gomez, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gomez of Patterson Colony, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening after a short illness. At press time the date of the funeral had not been decided upon, but the Interment will take place in Del Puerto Cemetery. Father Diego of the Chapel of the Sacred Heart will officiate. Davis & Evans are handling the funeral arrangements. Imholz Katherine 191211 p1 Colony Woman Passes Away At Home Here Tuesday; Mrs. Katherine Imholz, wife of Alezander Imholz, passed away at the family residence on Pomelo, near Sycamore, Tuesday afternoon, after an extended illness. Mrs. Imholz was a native of Switzerland and was in her fifty-first year. The family has resided here for the last year and a half and is well known locally. No services were had here, the remains being shipped to San Francisco this morning by Davis and Evans, who are in charge of the arrangements. McElhern J H 190118 p1 McElhern Summoned By Death; Later— J. H. McElhern, of the Eagle Drug Store, succumbed to the influenza yesterday morning at 1 o clock. He never regained consciousness during the last days before his departure. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. McElhern John A 190125 p1 Impressive Funeral; Well Known Resident Laid to Final Rest; The funeral of the late John Alexander McElhern, the popular Patterson druggist, who succumbed to a severe attack of influenza early Friday morning of last week, was held here at 2 o clock Monday afternoon, the services being conducted by the B.P. 0. E. (Elks), assisted by the U. P. E. C. of which lodges the deceased was an esteemed member. The regard in which he was held throughout the community was well illustrated by the exceptionally large attendance at the funeral, practically the entire town, as well as many outside friends, being present. A touch of fraternalism was lent the ceremony of the presence of a marching delegation of the U. P. E. C. led by Mr. J. M. Smith, which preceded the cortege on foot for some distance towards the Del Puerto Cemetery. As Mr. McElhetn was the first member of the local chapter of this lodge to pass away, the fact was aptly illustrated by a beautiful floral wheel, with one spoke broken, which was carried before the hearse. The pallbearers, consisting of Messrs Martin Berlin, George Conant, N. M. Thompson, R. C. Hunt, Frank Raines and Ray Redmond, also marched beside the remains as the procession left town. Mr. Tom Scott, a brother Elk of Modesto, gave the address at the grave, paying a splendid tribute to the decease, whom he stated had practically given his life by refusing to care for himself when others were in danger and required his professional services. Floral Offerings Many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence, especially those sent by the Patterson Elks, and by the deceased home lodge at Ashland, Oregon. Born at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, thirty-five years ago, Mr. McElhern started his career as a telegraph operator at Belle Plain, later holding many responsible positions in Chicago, with the Canadian Railways, and through out Nevada, California and Oregon, in which latter state he was night wire chief for the Postal Telegraph Co., at Ashland. He married in 1905 Miss Edwina Davis of San Francisco, where he worked for six years as Associated Press operator. His ambitious temperament kept him climbing higher and higher, and attending the Physicians and Surgeons College he eventually graduated as chemist, passing his examinations with high honors. He was then employed by the Owl Drug Company until the opportunity for starting the Eagle Drug Store arose here, and had since been successful in building up one of the finest drug businesses in the county. His pleasing and courteous manner and honorable business methods won him the respect of all with whom he came in contact with. Last Illness When taken ill with influenza he refused to leave the store, as being the only druggist available he felt he owed the community his first duty. When finally illness overcame him it was too late, and he rapidly sank until the end. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two young children and a mother, who have the sympathy of the entire community. Messrs. Davis & Evans conducted the funeral, which was held from their local parlors. Minghetti Murle190322 p1 Miss Murle Minghetti Has Passed Away; At an age of not more than twenty years and nine months, Miss Murle Minghetti, only daughter of A. Minghetti, colony rancher of Walnut avenue, died in Kings City, Monterey county, last week, and was buried in San Jose on Monday of this week, after an illness of four years' duration. Her death will be deeply regretted by her many friends in Patterson, Hollister and Santa Clara, where she spent a great part of her life. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Louis and Bert Minghetti Morgenstern Rudolph 190322 p1 Shoots Self as Death Is Approaching; Inquest Held Here; The inquest was held here yesterday in the death of Rudolph Morgenstern, 52 years old, a prospector, whose body was found in a secluded ravine in Deer Park, twenty miles west of Patterson, Monday night by a rancher named Mattheson. Deputy Coroner J. H. Evans was immediately notified and the body removed to Patterson. One of Morgenstern s legs was badly mutilated by a shotgun shell, a bullet hole was discovered in his temple, while his injured horse was lying nearby. The inquest brought out the facts that Morgenstern had not become the victim of a crime, but of a deplorable accident. He had left the Mattheson ranch shortly after breakfast Monday morning to go to his homestead a number of miles west. He was mounted on a horse and carried a loaded shotgun and revolver. When he failed to return Mattheson started to search for him and found the body in Deer Park in the coast range, near the west boundary of Stanislaus county. The authorities are of the belief that the horse stumbled and fell into the ravine accidentally discharging the shotgun. The man's leg had been torn to shreds, the wound being sufficient to cause death. It is assumed that the dying man quickened death by firing a revolver bullet into his brain when he realized that death from loss of blood was only a matter of hours. The revolver contained one empty shell. Morgenstern hail taken up the homestead in the mountains a number of years ago. He was well acquainted at the Mattheson ranch, having lived there from time to time. He formerly lived in San Francisco. Mr. Evans succeeded in locating a cousin of Morgenstern in San Francisco, Mrs. C.B. Lindauer, 82 Collins street. Immediately after the inquest the body was shipped there for burial. Morgenstern Rudolph 190329 p1 Prospector Taken to S. F. for Burial; The body of Rudolph Morgenstern, the unfortunate aged prospector who was found dead last week by his own hand in Deer Park, following his fatal injury, was removed to San Francisco for burial after the inquest Friday afternoon. The verdict was that he came to his death by a pistol wound self-inflicted after he had been accidentally shot in such a manner by his own gun that it would have resulted fatally in a short time. The jury which heard the case and rendered the foregoing verdict, was composed. of J. M. Kerr, foreman; C. L. Smith, L. B. Malinowsky, George T. Hargis, C. M. Mack, J. P. Ellis, W. C. Dye, and G. H. Brewer. Three witnesses were examined. These were: Rose Hart, San Diego, sister of the deceased; Charles O. Mathieson, who found the body, and J. H. Evans, deputy coroner, who brought the body from the place where it was found to Patterson. Nahl Ernesto 190329 p1 Dinuba Lad Killed By Freight Train; Was Beating Way ; Falling beneath the wheels of a local freight on which he was attempting to secure a ride, Ernesto Nahl, 16-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Guido Nahl of Dinuba, was instantly killed near the Van Ormer Oil Station last Saturday morning. No one observed the unfortunate boy s disaster, and his fate was unknown until Conductor F. H. Jefford in the caboose saw the body between the rails as the train passed by. An inquest was held here by Coroner Woods on Monday afternoon and a verdict of accidental death returned. According to the testimony given at the inquest by William T. Winter of Dinuba, an uncle of the lad, Ernesto had been confined at the State Home for the Feeble Minded at Exeter for some weeks, and had threatened to run away. Apparently he had accomplished his purpose and boarded the local freight after it had left Tracy, but none of the train crew had observed him on the train. After the accident Brakeman Charles E. Webster guarded the body while Conductor Jefford telephoned for Deputy Coroner J. H. Evans. The head had been completely destroyed. The parents of the lad accompanied the uncle here but did not testily at the inquest. The coroner s jury consisted of W. H. Gilbert, foreman; C. T. Smith, Milton Swerer, Frank Swerer, A. Soloman, C. T. Wing and Geo. G. Anderson. The body was shipped south for interment. Noeding T E 190807 p1 Former Patterson Man Near Death From Typhoid; Local friends of T. E. Noeding have received the news that he is in a very critical condition from an attack of typhoid fever at his Portland home, and the last reports stated that very little hope was held out for his recovery by the doctors in attendance. Mr. Noeding was a former resident of Patterson, having been in the contracting business here for quite a number of years, until his removal to the north a couple of years ago, and the family have many friends in this vicinity. Prior C E 190607 p1 Sudden Death of a Colonist; Just as we were going to press we learned of the sudden death at his home on South Sycamore avenue of C. E. Prior. Definite arrangements for the funeral have not been made but through the attending physician, Dr. A. M. Field, we understand that a short service will be held at the home on Monday morning at 10 o'clock and that he will buried with Masonic rites by the lodge at Modesto. Mr. Prior came to Patterson about five years ago from Chicago. He is survived by his wife Wilhelmina Prior but has no other near relatives in the State. Mrs. Prior in her be bereavement has the very sincere sympathy of the people of this community. Prior Charles E 190621 p4 Accident And Worry Was Cause of Suicide; A complete nervous breakdown brought on by an accident which occurred some few years ago and subsequent worries is ascribed as the reason for the unfortunate suicide of Charles Edward Prior, the Patterson rancher, who took his life at his home on Sycamore avenue June 6th. Such was the finding of the coroners which sat on the case in Modesto. The funeral, which was largely attended by friends and lodge brothers, was held Monday from the Prior ranch, interment taking place with Masonic ceremonies at the county seat after services conducted here by Mr. J. A. Craig. Ring Peter 190503 p1 Chowchilla Rancher Is Laid to Rest Here; Desiring to be laid to his final rest in the land where once he had hoped to build his home and rear his family, Peter Ring of Chowchilla, and a cousin of George Anderson, foremen of the Patterson Water Company, was buried last Wednesday afternoon with the rites of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Del Puerto Cemetery, Rev. O. P. Anderson officiating, while Mr. Karl Ingebrightsen rendered "Nearer, My God to Thee". King had planned for some time past to remove to Patterson this year with his wife and five children, who survive his loss, but was stricken with a fatal illness before his hopes could be matured. Messrs. Davis & Evans brought the remains from the south and the funeral was held from their parlors. Ring passed away last Monday afternoon. Ring Jeanette 190517 p4 Daughter Joins Father in Eternal Rest; Succumbing to the effect of pneumonia which caused the death of her father but two weeks ago, little Jeanette Ring, the nine-year-old daughter of the late Peter Ring, a Chowchilla rancher, was laid to rest next her parent in the Del Puerto Cemetery last Tuesday afternoon. The death occurred in Chowchilla Monday, and the remains were brought to Patterson for the final rites the succeeding day. At the funeral here, a beautiful touch was lent the sad occasion by the presence of six little children, dressed in white, former playmates of little Jeanette, who acted as pallbearers. Rev. 0. P. Anderson of the Swedish Mission Church officiated while Mr. Karl Ingebrightsen sang Nearer, My God, to Thee. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs. Davis & Evans. Shimmin R C 190712 p1a R. C. Shimmim Drowned in River; Prominent Business Man Goes Down While Bathing Friday Afternoon; Another life was added to the long toll of the San Joaquin last Friday afternoon when Robert C. Shimmin, member of the firm of Shimmin Bros. suddenly disappeared while in swimming. Like many similar drownings that have gone before, it was without adequate explanation and has to be added to the list that has given the San Joaquin the name of the "treacherous river." "Bob," as he was affectionately known to all Patterson and the West Side in general, had sold an automobile to E. Delnero and late Friday afternoon took the car out for a trial spin, combining business with pleasure by throwing a bathing suit in the car as he left, planning to temper the warm afternoon with a swim in the cool river. Arriving at the foot of Fig Avenue, he found another party also preparing for a dip, including the Ramazzini boys, one of whom dove in just ahead of him and started across the stream. Their father was standing on the bank watching the bathers, and saw Bob start after his son with the intention of crossing also. Suddenly, when part way across, Shimmin was seen to throw up his arm and sink from sight. Mr. Ramazzini thought that he was playing at first and did not become alarmed, but when the swimmer came partly to the surface again and then disappeared for good, he called his son back and an attempt was made to locate the drowning man, without result. Word was quickly brought to town and J. H. Evans and F. S. Harrison were the first to respond. They dived in an effort to locate the body, but were unsuccessful. All Night Search Begun That marked the beginning of an all night search, which was carried on with the aid of drags and dynamite, large charges being exploded without effect. Various kinds of hooks and drags were brought into play and it was one of these that was finally successful at 8:30 Saturday morning when the body was located at the bottom of a deep hole about fifty feet from where Bob had disappeared. The hole was between twenty and twenty-five feet in depth and the body had evidently drifted to the deepest part and remained there. Inquest Saturday Afternoon The body was removed to the Patterson parlors of Davis & Evans, where Coroner Harry Davis presided at an inquest over the remains late Saturday afternoon. No additional facts of importance in determining the cause of the drowning were brought out at the hearing and the cause must remain a surmise. Mr. Shimmin was a moderately good swimmer and the theory of a sudden cramp caused by the cool water after the heat of the afternoon seems to be the only tenable one. The deceased was a native of the Isle of Man, where he was born a little over 34 years ago. His brother, Phillip, was one of the pioneers of Patterson, and Bob followed a few months later, the firm of Shimmin Brothers being then formed, and since attaining a very considerable size and importance in the leading enterprises of the new city. He leaves a wife and two small daughters to mourn his untimely loss, besides his brother, Phillip, and a sister who resides in Chicago. Shimmin R C 190712 p1b Large Number Gather To Pay Last Tribute Friday s tragedy caused a tinge of sorrow over the entire community and universal expressions of sympathy with the bereaved family were heard, to be shown further Monday afternoon when the many intimate friends and business associates of Mr. Shimmin gathered in large numbers to pay tribute to his memory. The remains were taken from the Davis & Evans parlors to the family home early in the afternoon, and it was there that the long procession formed to escort the remains to the Presbyterian church, the column being headed by fraternal brothers, marching on foot, and including a line of automobiles several blocks long. High Tribute Paid At the church, the Rev. J. Fraser Evans presided over the services, and several musical numbers were given by a quartet composed of Mrs. T. Powell, Mrs. J. M. Kerr, and Messrs. J. R. Spooner and W. R. Binney. Sincere tribute was paid in a short speech by Judge J. M. Kerr, who brought out the high standing of the deceased as a business man of the community. He told of Mr. Shimmin's career since his arrival eight years ago and of how he was always to the front in affairs of general welfare and one that could always be relied on to do all in his power to further any move for the good of Patterson and the colony. "A straight forward, honest, business man, always ready to accommodate a neighbor or help one in distress; a man who be missed in the future development of the colony and one whose place will be hard to fill." Such was Mr. Kerr s summing up and he closed by saying that the entire community joined with the family of the departed in sorrowing over their loss. At the conclusion of the services, the procession again formed and the remains were escorted to their last resting place in the local cemetery. Those who acted as pallbearers were: Frank Cox, Roy Zacharias, H. L Heintz, B. H. Nelson, Frank Raines and A. L. Watson. The honorary pallbearers were John Welty, J.D. Patterson, F. S. Harrison, J. Luttrell, J. M. Kerr and C. Krohn. St John Floyd Mrs 190111 p1 Prominent Resident Summoned by Death Community in Mourning; A pall of mourning has been cast over the entire community of Patterson by the sudden death last Wednesday morning of Mrs. Floyd St. John, who succumbed to an attack of plural pneumonia after an illness of but a few days. Mrs. St. John had just returned to Patterson from a holiday visit, to San Francisco, where she contracted a severe cold, which later developed into pneumonia. Still weak from the ravages of influenza, and not as yet fully recovered from a nervous breakdown which she suffered, after weeks of strenuous volunteer service nursing influenza victims at the Patterson Emergency Hospital during the worst of the epidemic here, Mrs. St. John did not have the vitality to withstand the ravages of the disease, and although every effort was made to prolong her life, science could not avail. The end came early Wednesday morning with Mr. St. John and daughters, Marion and Lucile, at the bedside. An Indefatigable Worker In the death of Mrs. St. John the community has suffered an irreparable loss, as she was not only tireless in giving her services unstintingly to any cause which promised for the public good, but was one of the most active workers in the local chapter of the Red Cross. Since its organization here Mrs. St. John not only served as treasurer, but was an active member on many committees. When the influenza epidemic made its appearance in Patterson, she was one of the first advocates of the establishment of an emergency hospital, and on its opening devoted her entire time to managing the kitchen. By her unfailing cheerfulness, and inexhaustible energy, she was a constant inspiration to her fellow workers and the afflicted. Shortly before the hospital closed, Mrs. St. John suffered a nervous collapse, brought on by her sacrifices to duty, and since that time she never fully recovered her strength. Her will to serve to the best of her ability has graven her memory beyond forgetfulness in the hearts of all those with whom she came in contact. At the time of her death Mrs. St. John was 37 years of age, and had resided in Patterson three years. She was born in Joplin, Missouri and is survived by her husband, who is engaged in the film business at San Francisco, her daughters, Marion and Lucile, her mother and brother, to whom the sympathy of the entire community is extended. Funeral Services The funeral services were conduced by Davis & Evans, at 2:30 Friday afternoon from the St. John residence in Patterson colony, Rev. H. J. Thorpe officiating. The interment, took place in Del Puerto Cemetery. As a mark of the respect in which the deceased was held, all local business houses closed their doors between 2 and 4 p. m. on the afternoon of the funeral. Thorson Henry A 190301 p1 First Gold Star on Lutheran Flag; Memorial services in memory of Henry Arnt Thorson, a member of the congregation, killed in action in France, several months ago, were held in the Patterson Lutheran Church last Sunday, when the first gold star was placed among the 26 white ones in the Church Service Flag. Thorson, while not a resident of Patterson but a Modesto boy, was, however, a member of the 1ocal Lutheran Church and with his parents was a constant attendant here on Sundays. He joined the colors some time ago, and met his death bravely on the battle field a few months before the signing of the armistice. Rev. H. J. Thorpe conducted the services, and the choir rendered appropriate selections for the occasion. Tilly Lloyd A 190118 p1 Lloyd A. Ti1ly, 19 year-old son of A. Tilly, at Patterson, died from pneumonia following influenza at the county hospital, San Jose, last Wednesday. The funeral will take place at Modesto today. Topar John 190118 p4 Died from Pneumonia ; The body of John Topar, holding a registration card from Patterson, was found dead near the west side track in the outskirts of Tracy by a returning bridge gang last Friday evening. Dr. Powers of Tracy was notified and upon examination found he had been dead about three hours when discovered. He later performed an autopsy which revealed the cause of death as pneumonia. The fellow had probably had an attack of influenza and for lack of care developed pneumonia. Unidentified Man 190426 p1 Unidentified Man, Is Fatally Injured Here Falls From Truck; Falling from a motor truck on the highway north of Patterson Monday afternoon, an unidentified man who is thought to be a traveling laborer, sustained a fractured skull which resulted in his death Tuesday morning at the Modesto hospital. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of Wood & Shannon at the county seat where the inquest was held. The unfortunate man, who was walking the highway with a roll of blankets on his back, was given a lift by a passing truck, driven by C. L. Cugh for the Frank H. Davis Company of Fresno, and was bound south. In some manner the deceased, standing at the back of the truck, lost his balance and fell heavily to the highway, being picked up unconscious. Cugh immediately rushed his truck to Patterson, and Constable M. H. Litten, taking the man in his car brought him to the Modesto Hospital. He passed away, however without regaining his senses. There was nothing on his clothing however, or in his possession to establish his identity and he will likely be buried at the county s Potter's field. He was about 60 years of age. Watson E W 190828 p1 Colony Property Owner Dies at Berkeley; It is reported that E. W. Watson who owned a colony tract on Olive avenue and is well know here, having spent a summer here on his property, died at his home on Lincoln street, Berkeley last week. He is survived by his wife. Watson E W 190904 p1 Memorial to The Late Edwin W. Watson; Mrs. Mary Watson returned last week from Berkeley, where she attended the services over the remains of the late E. W. Watson, who passed away at his Berkeley home. The memorial service included the recital of an extremely interesting life and a notable appreciation of a good man and his works. Mr. Watson was the twelfth of a family of fifteen, son of a village doctor who died when he was small and left a family poorly provided for. During his childhood he saw hard times and little opportunity for school, and when a half-brother, who was a physician, finally offered the eagerly sought opportunity to study that profession, it was a happy time indeed. But the failing health and fortunes of his mother called him to give up his studies after a short time, and lie devoted his energies to making her happy, that atoning for the disappointment of sacrificing his career. Following her death, he taught school in the Middle West and in 1892 married Hester Kelly, and they made their home on a Kansas farm until 1907, when they came to Berkeley. In his later years, when he had leisure to indulge his tastes, he was still industrious and attended art school at the age of 70, producing many beautiful gifts to make his friends happy. The memorial closed with the following passage, found in Mr. Watson s writings after he had passed away. "The human spirit instinctively turns with reverence to the Father of all spirits, and in its helplessness can only find utterance for its yearning /?I symbolism of words or act." Wolfe John S 190322 p1 Great RR Builder Dies One Hundred Years Old; John S. Wolfe, Sr.; At the age of more than 100 John S. Wolfe, father of J. Wolfe, Jr., of Patterson, passed away at the Birchmont Hospital of Omaha, Neb. The sad news was received by Mr. Wolfe here last week.. With the death of Mr. Wolfe, Sr. the life of a great American railroad builder has expired, of a man who ranked with Hill and other great pioneers of the West. One hundred years of active life were brought to a close, the result of a fall at Christmas time, in which he broke the muscles of his kneecap and was confined to bed— for the first time in his life. He built railroads for sixty-two years. He built his last road in 1903, at the age of 85. Mr. Wolfe was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, on October 5th, 1818. Came West in 1854 He came west in 1854, and built the Chicago & Northwestern, then the Illinois & Iowa, from Clinton to Cedar Rapids. He then went to Ottumwa and constructed the Burlington from Ottumwa to Council Bluffs, completed on January 1, 1868. In 1870 he went into partnership with his son John S., Jr., the both being in business together until 1906. The next road, built by father son, was the one from Moberly, Mo. to Ottumwa, and the Ottumwa-Cedar Rapids railroad between those two points.. It was afterwards bought by the Milwaukee road. The deceased was one of the first contractors on the Pennsylvania Central. He also built several hundred miles of the Baltimore & Ohio before coming west. Also built by him were part of the Rock Island, the Chicago & Alton, 150 miles of the Kansas Pacific, 100 miles of the Wisconsin Central, the Des Moines & Fort Dodge, the Central Iowa from Peoria to Keithburg, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern, now Rock Island; the New Orleans & Northeastern Meridian, from Mississippi to New Orleans. Built Biggest Pile Bridge He constructed the largest pile bridge in the world across Lake Pontchatrain. He then constructed the Duluth & Iron Range Road from Duluth to Vermillion, opening the new iron fields in northern Minnesota.. He also was a pioneer in double tracking roads in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. Mr. Wolfe was a personal friend of Jay Gould, Tom Potter, C. D. Parkins, former president of the Burlington; J. J. Hill and H. H. Rogers whose names will ever be prominent in this country s railroad history. Of his ten children Mr. Wolfe is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George C. Haman, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. A. G. Chase of Chicago and Mrs. Prudence Zobust of Pueblo, and two sons, John S. Wolfe, Jr., of Patterson and E. G. Wolfe of Omaha, Neb., with whom he made his home since last October. The body was taken for interment to Ottumwa, Iowa. Wyseur R J 190322 p1 R. J. Wyseur Meets Horrible Death Struck by S. P. Train; A horrible death was met last Wednesday by Raymond J. Wyseur, until about a month ago superintendent of the Mineral Products Company of Patterson. According to telegraphic advice from Dixon, Cal., Mr. Wyseur and James Salaberry, a Dixon rancher, were killed there when an automobile in which they were riding was struck by a Southern Pacific train. Details as to how the accident occurred could not be ascertained up to dress time. Witnesses said the train hit the automobile at a crossing where the view of the track was not obstructed in any way. Whatever the cause of the accident may have been, people of Patterson will deeply and sincerely regret the sudden death of Mr. Wyseur who has made many friends during the time of his stay. here. He was liked by everyone for his quiet and sympathizing personality and he won the confidence of the officers of the concern by his ability, knowledge and will power. Mr. Wyseur came to Patterson in the fall of 1917 and assumed the superintendentship of the Mineral Products Company, after having given up a position as chief chemist with the American Magnesite Company of Porterville, Cal. Under his management the plant, as it now stands was built. With never ceasing energy he devoted all hours of the day and of the night to the undertaking and he was respected by all especially by, his workingmen with whom he shared all hardships. He resigned from his position about a month ago, when J. T. Kinsman took his place. Only Last week he was in Patterson for a short while and paid a visit to the place of his activities. A .native of Belgium, Mr. Wyseur came to this country when very young. Through hard study he obtained a brilliant chemical knowledge which was also utilized by the Belgian government. by which he was engaged as mining engineer for South Africa. Mr. Wyseur had traveled a great deal and practiced his profession in all parts of the world before coming to California.