Various Obits Surnames A thru B, Hubbard Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. 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. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Ira Benham and Darryl Hensel These are Obits donated by Ira Benham and transcibed by Darryl Hensel. OBITUARIES-- Surnames A thru B ??? The editor of the Enterprise, received the sad news of his mothers death last Saturday night. She was prostrated by an apoplexy stroke at her home in Minneapolis, Friday, Nov. 29th, from which she never rallied. Her loss was that which can only be met in one who was all that a mother could be. "She has entered into rest." Enterprise, December 6, 1889. ABBOTT Mr. A. H. Abbott, living some four miles west, died suddenly last Monday Morning of heart disease. He had complained of feeling quite unwell for a week and at half past three Monday morning was taken with a paroxysm and died at five o'clock. Mr. Abbott was about fifty five years of age. He leaves a wife and quite a large family of grown up children. The funeral took place Tuesday, Rev. Wm. Carter conducting the services. Enterprise, April 30, 1886 ADAMS Snyder At the home of Daniel Adams, May 21st, Norton Snyder, aged 63 years, 2 months and 21 days. Also Leonard E., son of Daniel Adams, aged 17 years, 3 months and 14 days. In the deep affliction that has visited Mr. Adams and his family, they have the sympathy of the entire community. The son and father were both very sick with typhoid fever and finally both succumbed to the dread disease. Funeral services will be held at the chapel next Sunday at eleven o'clock. Enterprise, May 25, 1888. ADAMS Daniel Adams mourns the death of his youngest son, whose death occurred, at his father's home near Verndale last week. Enterprise, Nov. 13,1885. ADAMS Frank Crandall has received news of the death of his sister, Mrs., George A. Adams, at Brainerd July 3rd. Enterprise, July 11,1890. ADDISON Thursday at 10 o'clock A. M. Oct. 25th, 1889, Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Addison of Greenfield, Indiana, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Huntsinger ,Park Rapids. Mabel was nine years old last August, and several weeks ago, with her mother came from her Indiana home on a visit to her grandparents. She had been to school last Monday, but on Tuesday was taken with violent spasms, which continued till Wednesday evening. She then sank into a stupor and passed away about 10 o'clock Thursday morning. She was a bright little girl, active and wide awake, but never had good health. Her sudden death was a great blow to her mother and will be sad news indeed to the father, brothers and sister in the Indiana home. The funeral is expected to take place at two o'clock next Sunday afternoon. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their affliction. Enterprise, October 25, 1889. AHO Jack Anselmi Aho, 84, of Wolf Lake died Sunday, May 25, 1997 at his home in WolfLake. He was born April 29, 1913 to Henry and Sophia (Haapaniemi) Aho in Becker County, where he also attended school. He was united in marriage in 1938 to Margaret Benson. He worked for the Wolf Lake Co op Sampo in 1934 and became manager in 1943. In 1977 he retired from the Wolf Lake Co op Sampo after 43 years of service. He was a charter member of the Wolf Lake Fire Department and Sportsman Club, member of the Wolf Lake City Council, Finnish Historical Society, "Meals On Wheels" and Bethany Lutheran Church. He is survived by one son, Gene (Mary) of Menahga; special friend, Emma Basford of Wolf Lake; one sister, Mary Karppinen of Frazee; one brother, Emo (Hilja) of Detroit Lakes; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral: Thursday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Spruce Grove Township with Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Honorary Casket bearers: Donald Beck, Ruben Hanson, Elder Huwe, Ernest Kallinen , Kenny Koskela and Ernest Miller. Active Casket bearers: Jerry, John and Melvin Aho, Darrell Reck , Milton Karppinen and Harvey Wehmas. Interment: Bethany Lutheran Cemetery All arrangements were handled by the Cardini Behrens Funeral Home of Menahga and Sebeka. Park Rapids Enterprise, May 31, 1997. ALLEN Died, on the 14th, at Manter, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, aged three months. Rev. Wm. Denley preached the funeral sermon. Enterprise, Sept. 19, 1884. ALTENBERND Walter William Altenbernd, 86, former Park Rapids resident died Oct.22, 1995. He was born June 10, 1909 in Sabin, MN to Louis and Mary Altenbernd. He was united in marriage July 27, 1935 to Frances Benedict. He was a lifelong resident of Park Rapids since 1958. He is survived by a daughter Mary (Tom) Farley of Logan, UT; one sister, Hildegarde Taylor of Fargo; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, James (Jim) and Jon, his wife "Franny", two sisters and one great granddaughter, Graveside Services: Monday, June 30, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery east of Sabin with Pastor Donald Fondow officiating. Internment: Elmwood Cemetery. Directions: Turn south off Highway 10 onto Clay Co. Rd 11 between Glyndon and Dilworth at sign directing to Interstate 94. Continue straight south to south side of Sabin, turn east on Co. Rd 67 for 1.7 miles to intersection of 2 county roads, turn north. Cemetery is 0.8 miles north of intersection Park Rapids Enterprise, June 28, 1997. AMIDON at his home near Shell City, Minnesota, Sunday; July 13th, Mr. Allidon Amidon, aged 78 years. Mr. Amidon was born in Essex County, New York, Sept. 4th, 1811. After living in Wadena County some years, most of the time in Verndale, he removed to his farm on First Prairie a few years ago, where he has since lived. He has been ill for several months and at times suffered greatly. Early in life Mr. Amidon made a public profession of his faith in Christ. Up to the time of his death he trusted in his Savior and like Paul, looked forward with joy to the time when he should receive the crown of life at the last. He was of good courage, and willing rather to be absent from the body and be at home from the Lord. His wife and children are bereft of a husband and father and they, with his many friends mourn for him, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral services were held at the house Monday afternoon by the Rev. Conard, The remains were taken to Verndale for internment. Enterprise, July 18, 1890. ANTRIM Lydia R. Antrim, wife of Joseph Antrim, died at her home three miles NE of Park Rapids. April 8, 1889. Lydia E. Rugg was born in London, England, February 1st 1866. When she was seven years of age she moved with her parents to America, settling in Clay County, Minn. She was married to Joseph Antrim of this place , March 24, 1888. After three days of intense suffering, she passed away from the Earth. The happy privilege of motherhood was never to be realized , instead rest in heaven. Mrs. Antrim was a member of the Church of England, and the little home was a happy one. Just before death released her from anguish she sang "There is a Happy Land" and, calling her husband and other friends bade them each good bye and expressed joy that Heaven was so near. The funeral took place at the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. William Rice conducted the services assisted by Rev. A. J. Woodin. Mr. Antrim and all who mourn have the sympathy of the entire community. Enterprise, April 12, 1889. ARNOLD M.S.. CHAS. ARNOLD BURIED AT HUBBARD. Mrs. Charles Arnold, 80 passed away Sunday, February 4, at the home of her daughter, Mrs., Sam Flanagan of Minneapolis. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, February 7, at the Alliance church in Hubbard, Rev. P. W. Rupp officiating. Internment took place in the family lot in the Hubbard cemetery. Minnie S. Frederick was born September 28, 1859 at Goshen, Ind., where she grew to womanhood and was married to Charles Arnold at Elkhart, Ind., October 26, 1881. Coming to Hubbard County July 3, 1890, the family lived on a farm at Hubbard. For a number of years Park Rapids was their home. Later they returned to Hubbard. About fourteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Arnold went to Minneapolis to make their home with their daughter, where Mr. Arnold passed away March 31, 1926. Mrs. Arnold was a devoted wife and mother, always giving aids and words of comfort to others in times of sorrow. She was a member of the United Brethren church. Left to mourn her passing are three daughters: Mrs., Emory Rutherford, Hubbard; Mrs. Wymann Dwire of Backus and Mrs. Sam Flanagan of Minneapolis. A daughter, Maude, died April 16, 1922 in Minneapolis. There are fourteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two brothers, J. J. Frederick of Clarkston, Wash. and Billy Frederick of White Swan, Wash., also a sister, Mrs. Ella Case of National City, Calif. All the children and grandchildren were in attendance at the funeral service excepting Wood Smith, Jr., of Minneapolis. Other relatives from out of town at the services included Mrs. Blanche Arnold Vincent, son Lloyd and granddaughter, Gem Vincent of Bemidji and Mrs. Ken Blau of Nimrod. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. ARNOLD MATTIE BROWN was born in Goshen, Indiana, October 15, 1859, where she grew to womanhood. She early became a Christian and United with the M. E. church at the age of 15 years. On February 22, 1872 she was married to C. D. Arnold at Constantine, Michigan, where they resided until February, 1883, when they moved to Columbus, Kansas, In Kansas she united with the Christian church because two of her children belonged to that church and in order to all go to the same church, she joined with them. Her life at all times was that of a consistent, happy Christian. In October, the family moved to the farm on Shell Prairie. Mrs. Arnold died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clark Vincent, in Hubbard, Tuesday December 24th, 1901, at 5 p. m. of paralysis. The funeral was held from the I.O.O.F. Hall under the auspices of the Rebekah lodge, December 26th, 1901. Rev. Cunningham gave a sermon from 1 Peter 4th chapter, 7th verse. The internment was made in Hubbard cemetery. The crowded hall filled with mourning friends spoke most eloquently of the esteem in which she was held by all. A loving Christian wife, and mother, a faithful friend and neighbor is mourned by a sorrowing community. She leaves behind a large concourse of friends, a husband and three children, Mrs. Clark Vincent of Hubbard, and Harry and Callie Arnold who are with their father on the farm. She also has two sisters in Michigan. From a newspaper clipping, date and name of publication unknown. BAKER At the home of his uncle, James Denning, in Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday, August 19th, 1890, Luverne Lester Baker, aged twenty one years; son of F.E. and Sarah Baker of Park Rapids. Enterprise, August 29, 1890. BAKER At the home of his uncle, James Denning, in Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday, August 19th, 1890, Luverne Lester Baker aged nearly 21years, son of F. E. and Sarah Baker of Park Rapids. The sad news of Luverne Baker's death was received by his parents Saturday evening and while to them, the brother and the sisters the shock and grief are greater than all, yet Verne had many friends here who new and loved him, and who deeply regret he has been called away so early in life. Luverne Baker was born in Iowa in 1869. In 1881 he came to with his parents the Shell Prairies, where he grew to manhood. About a year ago he went to Omaha, into the employ of Vogle, Denning & Co. of which firm his uncle, James Denning is a member. He was held in high esteem by his employers, ever faithful and willing in performing all the duties, which developed upon him. Not only by the members of the firm was he thought well of, but by all the employees, who paid tribute in their regard for him in bringing beautiful roses for his last resting place. As his uncle wrote "They all liked Verne." The Friday before his death he was taken ill with throat disease, which at the last developed, into diphtheria. Not until the last few hours of life was he considered to be dangerously ill, but the dread disease prevailed, though the best of medical aid was secured, and loving friends did all they could for him. The funeral was held Wednesday at the home of Mr. Denning before his parents here knew he was ill. We all liked Verne. Always quiet and thoughtful and desiring to become a good and useful man. He grew up a noble, manly boy, well worthy of all the love and pride of his parents, and of the regard in which his friends held him. The warm personal friendship, which existed between us, will ever be prized by the writer. Many pleasant hours have been spent together at school and in the Enterprise office where we set the same type in which this announcement will appear, and where, while working together we planned and talked over the future and what each would do with life. The boy and girl friendship so pleasantly begun grew deeper with years, and now that he is gone I can sympathize with the parents and near friends. They have lost their boy from this world, and I shall miss a dear friend. His cheerful presence will be missed from among us all and all feel deeply for the sorrowing friends. When told by his aunt he might not live he said, "I must live for the folks at home, but I am not afraid." The sting of death was taken away, for he was ready to go, and surely the thought should be a great comfort to the sorrowing ones at home. Enterprise, August 29,1890. BATEMAN Alice, infant daughter of Wm. H. and S. A. Bateman, March 24th, at 4:15 P. M. Little Alice was but six months old when she gave back her spirit to Him who gave it and passed away as in a sleep. She was a pet of the household and loved by all who saw her. Enterprise, March 30, 1888. BATEMAN Funeral services for George Harold Bateman, 87, Osage, at the First Baptist Church there Tuesday, Nov. 19, Rev. C. H .Peters, former church pastor now of Lockridge, IA. officiated, assisted by Rev. Tracy Waller. Mr. Bateman passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Park Rapids, Thursday, Nov. 14. Surviving are his wife, Edna; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Parks, Park Rapids; and two brothers, Elmer of Hubbard and John of Osage. His parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Music for the service was provided by Mr. and Mrs. John Pritchard, accompanied at the organ by Les Enfieid. Pallbearers were Kenneth Sartain, Ray Enfield, Lawrence Carver, Horace Green, Al Swenson and Claire Condit. Internment was at Greenwood Cemetery, at Park Rapids. The Frazey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bateman was born in Winona County, Minn., on Oct. 29, 1876. On Dec. 25, 1898 at Detroit Lakes he married Edna L. Cox. Hubbard County Independent, Thursday, Nov. 21, 1963. BAYNE The death of James Bayne, as reported last week, removes from this life another of the pioneers who came to the Shell Prairies in the early days and shared in the efforts to develop a prosperous and inviting country from the wild and virgin state. Mr. Bayne came to Hubbard County in 1879, when 17 years of age, having been born and raised in Ontario, Canada. As soon as his age permitted he took a homestead on First Prairie. In 1885 he was married to Liona L. Boorom. To this union five children were born, being Harry Bayne of Livingston, Mont.: Agnes of Billings, Mont., Wilber of Gardner, Mont., Mrs. Robert Branham of Akeley; Neil of Spokane, Wash,; and Elva of Hamiltom, Mont. Death claimed the wife of the deceased in 1902, and later he was again married to Mrs. Kate Branham who died in 1910. On account of poor health, the deceased went to Montana in 1916 to make his home. He last visited Hubbard County in 1923. Death came to him suddenly while visiting at the home of an old friend, F. H. Florida at Spokane, Wash. Deliberate, conservative, thoughtful of others, James A. Bayne lived a life that won warm friends, and will be pleasantly remembered by friends without number. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Methodist Church at Hubbard, Rev. H. W. Mitchell preaching the sermon. Enterprise, March 13, 1924. The obituary says his first wife was Leora, other sources say Liona. Liona is a name that was given to some female Bayne descendants so I have changed the name in the obituary. BEARDSLEY Pearl Arminta Yaeger was born in Iowa, June 28, 1866. In the fall of 1880 she with her parents moved to Hubbard county Minn., where she grew to womanhood. On March 8, 1885, she was united in marriage with Otis Beardsley. A little daughter was born to them Jan. 3, 1887, but died in infancy, never the less she was mother and "aunty" to all in need, and raised to womanhood one adopted daughter, Alta, now Mrs. Howard Harvey of Tribune, Saskatchewan. About ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley moved from Hubbard to Underwood, N. D. where they remained until about a year ago when a change was deemed necessary for Mrs. Beardsley's health. A beautiful home was provided for her at Clearwater, Minn. and every comfort and care obtained that was possible but the dreadful disease from which she suffered gradually claimed her until she succumbed March 8, 1917 on her thirty second wedding anniversary. Mrs. Beardsley's life was one ever zealous for the Master's work and Kingdom. At the time of her death, she was a member of the M. E. church but was an earnest worker in whatever Christian church she found in the community in which it was her lot to live. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband, daughter, brothers and sisters, Leo Yaeger of Cottonwood, Minn. and S. S. Yaeger of Linton, N. D. being the only brothers able to arrive in time for the obsequies. Beautiful services were held in the home at Clearwater, and the body brought to Park Rapids. The funeral service was held at Hubbard, Sunday, March 11, Rev. Turnbull officiating and internment was made in Hubbard cemetery. The many beautiful flowers were a token of the love and esteem of Mrs. Beardsley's many friends and neighbors both in Hubbard and Clearwater. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BEARDSLEY Rites Held Sunday For Otis Beardsley, Pioneer Resident. Otis Beardsley, one of the oldest pioneer settlers of Hubbard county passed away July 26, 1950, at the age of nearly 91 years, after an illness of several weeks. He was born July 31, 1859, near Union Michigan, and grew to manhood in that vicinity. On March 23, 1883, he came to Hubbard County, purchased a farm near Hubbard, and two years later married Perle Yeager, who died in 1917. Their daughter died in infancy. His first home was the farm now owned by A. Rognstad. After building a hardware store in the village of Hubbard and operating it for twenty years, he became manager of a grain elevator at Latona. Later he moved to Underwood, N. D. and after serving as postmaster for a time, built a fine business establishment in part of which he continued to operate the post office. Leaving Underwood he established a home in Clearwater, Minn. There, occurred his marriage to Rebecca Grover, who died five months later of cancer. In Clearwater he operated a grain elevator, engaged in the coal business, served on the school board, and later lived in retirement a few years. In 1942 his married life with Ethel Thompson was broken by her death. After selling his home in Clearwater. He returned to Hubbard County and has lived with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Defebaugh of near Hubbard the past five years. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by the Rev. James Lemon at the Frazey Funeral Home. The floral tributes were beautiful. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Gale of Hubbard accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Manlove. Pallbearers were Messrs. Temple Hinds, Clint Manlove, Lee White, Virgil Zimmerli, Paul Nichols and Fred Sanford. Internment was made in Hubbard cemetery. Mr. Beardsley is survived by three sisters: Miss Clara Beardsley, Mrs. Nettie Replogle and Mrs. L. P. Vogtman (Dora) all of Park Rapids. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. Becker is Killed in sawmill accident Funeral services will be held Monday for Kenneth Becker, 48, of rural Osage. Becker was killed Wednesday in a sawmill accident on the family farmstead about two miles south of Osage. His father, Vern Becker and nephew, Josh, were with him at the time of the accident, about 11a.m. According to Becker County authorities, Becker's clothing was caught in the sawmill machinery resulting in the fatal accident. "He will be missed," said his sister in law Linda Becker. "He was always there to help every body." Obituary and funeral arrangements are printed on Page A2.Kenneth Paul Becker, 48, of Green Valley Township died accidentally at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997. He was born Nov.18, 1948 to Vernon and Alice ( Schmitz ) Becker in Park Rapids. He at‚tended St. Peter's Parochial School and later Park Rapids High School, graduating with the class of 1967. Following high school he attended Staples Area Vocational School for cooking. He farmed his grandfather's farm and also helped his dad with construction. He was a longtime Chairperson of the Green Valley Township Board and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He is survived by his father; eight siblings, Jane (Bill) Horn of Littleton , CO, Jim (Linda) Becker of Osage, Kathy (Ron) Collum of Bloomington, David (Paula) Becker of Wilmington, NC, Cheryl Becker Roseville, Greta (Rich) Lapka of Brainerd, Bob Becker of Green Valley Township and Keith (Kathy) Becker of Dorset; 12 nieces and nephews, one great nephew and one great niece. He was preceded in death by his mother, both maternal and paternal grandparents, one infant sister and one great niece. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Jones Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids and a Rosary Service at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, Nov.10 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father John Kleinwachter officiating. The organist will be Helen Fisher. Special music will be provided by St. Peter's Funeral Choir singing, "Joyful, Joyful," " Adoramus Te Christe ," "Prayer of St. Francis," "Amazing Grace" and "The Strife is O'er." Honorary Casket bearers: Lorenz Sunram , Morris Rixen , Harvey Jokela and Dean Hedlund . Active Casket bearers: Jim, David, Bob and Keith Becker, Bill Horn, Ron Collum and Rich Interment: St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Park Rapids Enterprise, Nov. 8, 1987. BEMENT Mrs. Anna Bement, Early Pioneer Died at The Home of Son Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bement, aged 84, of Menahga, who died Friday, March 23 from old age complications at the home of her son, C. O. Bement on Stocking Lake near Menahga, were conducted at the Alliance church in Hubbard. Rev. Carlson officiated, and Mrs. Carlson and Mrs. Holmes sang the beautiful hymns, "Abide With Me" and "Good Night" and "Good Morning". Mrs. Clinton Manlove was piano accompanist. Pallbearers were Frank Johnson, George Dash, Mr. Stetzler, Chancy Burt, Ed. Grossnickle and Mr. Blakeman, all of Menahga. Burial was made in the cemetery at Hubbard. Rachel Anna Campton was born July 8, 1860 at Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio. She came to Hubbard County at the age of 19 and was the first white woman in Hubbard. She was united in marriage May 18, 1890 to Alfred Bement of Hubbard Prairie. They resided on Hubbard Prairie until 1898 then moved to Straight River Township where they settled on a farm living there until Mr. Bement's death in 1924. Since that times Mrs. Bement has made her home with her son C. O. Bement and family. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Guy Sutton (Lura) of Straight River and son Charles Overton Bement of Menahga vicinity. There are also seven grandchildren and six Great grandchildren. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BEMENT MRS. EDITH BEMENT HUBBARD PIONEER DIED ON SATURDAY Mrs. Edith Bement one of Hubbard county's earliest settlers, died Saturday morning at St. Joseph's hospital in this city, where she was taken the day previous. Mrs. Bement had been ill since last September with arthritis and intercostal neuritis. She was taken to the hospital Friday when a heart condition developed. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in Hubbard, and the esteem in which Mrs. Bement was held, was manifest by the attendance of relatives and friends that filled the church beyond the seating capacity and there was a wealth of beautiful floral offerings. Rev. A. E. Wittrup of Minneapolis, former pastor of the Park Rapids and Hubbard Methodist churches, officiated and paid a tender and eloquent tribute to the departed. In Rev. Wittrup's words "Her life was magnificent, her spirit superb. The Great Cedar of Lebanon has fallen". Rev. L. Shaw of Menahga assisted in the service and a woman's quartet, with Mrs. C. C. Manlove as accompanist sang "No Night There", "Under His Wings" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." PallBearers, who were nephews of the deceased were, Harry and Lawrence Wilkins, Arlie and Paul McFarren, Byron Waterman and Ira Benham the later of South St. Paul. Internment was made in Hubbard cemetery where members of Puritan Rebekah lodge of Hubbard were in charge of the burial service. Born September 28, 1866 in Menominee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Warren and Margaret Lawn Wilkins, Edith Susan Wilkins lived there until the age of three years when she moved with her parents to Renville county, Minn. There she received her education and at the age of fourteen came with her parents to this county settling at Hubbard. The trip was made overland as Verndale was then the nearest railway station. Edith was one of the oldest in a family of ten children and it became her lot to help in mothering the large family. She was married December 29, 1886 to John F. Bement in Wadena and Hubbard was their home since. Six children were born to the union. Mr. Bement died March 22, 1932. Mrs. Bement was a member of the Methodist church in Hubbard. A faithful attendant and ardent worker at all times. For many years a member of the Puritan Rebekah lodge of Hubbard she was a Past Noble Grand of the order. She took part in all social and public activities in the community where she had lived 66 years. She endeared herself as a neighbor who was ready at all times to lend a helping hand. In her home life Mrs. Bement had led a busy life claiming the distinction of having helped in raising five generations of children, as she lived to see her great grandchildren of which there were five. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Surviving are three daughters Izora Bement of Minneapolis, Mrs. Freda LaBonte and Olive Bement of Hubbard, Two sons Warren N. of Virginia and Lloyd A. of Deerwood, a son Floyd drowned at the age of fourteen, Five grandchildren are Leonard and Jack Labonte, Mrs. Dale Pike, Lois and Shirley Bement. There are five great grandchildren. Four sisters are Mrs. Mary Hinds and Mrs. Grace Benham, Hubbard: Mrs. Chas. Foster (Ella) of St. Paul and Mrs. Laura Foster, Minneapolis, two brothers are George and Charles W. Wilkins of Park Rapids. Two sisters Mrs. Margaret McFarren, Mrs. Emma Waterman and a brother James Wilkins preceded her in death. Relatives from a distance at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bement, Virginia; Miss Izora Bement and Mrs. Laura Foster, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bement, Deerwood; Mr. .and Mrs. Chas. Foster, Charles McFarren and Ira Benham St. Paul, Jack Labonte, Bemidji, Leonard LaBonte, Austin, and the friends Miss Ilene Lynch, Minneapolis and Mrs. Glen Johnson of Walker, formerly of Hubbard. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown.¹ BEMENT Olive Bement, of Hubbard, Fatally Injured By Run Away Car At Anoka. Driver Auto Ran Into Halloween Parade Crowd. Miss Olive Bement, 50, of Hubbard, was fatally injured October 31 in a freak automobile accident at Anoka. A runaway car with its driver dead at the wheel slammed into the tag end of a children's Halloween parade. Miss Bement was one of three persons fatally injured. Sixteen other persons were hurt. Miss Bement died in North Memorial Hospital three days after the accident. She was enroute home when she stopped to join the thousands of spectators lining Anoka's Main Street as 5,000 costumed children paraded. At 2:30 p.m., police said, a car waiting at the end of the parade to turn the corner shot through the red traffic light at Main and 3rd Ave,, past the policeman holding traffic back. The driver was dead. His foot apparently pressed against the accelerator and the car reached 30 miles an hour as it caught up with the parade in the heart of the Halloween capital of the world. Police identified the driver as Otto E. Erickson, 76, of Anoka. he is believe to have suffered a heart attack. Ironically, the town's fire rescue truck, which for years has followed the marchers to protect them from trailing traffic, was called out on a run 15 minutes before Erickson's car plowed into the parade. The rescue rig was called to the other end of town to give oxygen for an emergency case. The car plowed into the children, throwing them into the air "like ten pins", and then careening into the spectators. A life long resident of Hubbard, Miss Bement was born Nov.13, 1910, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bement. She was a member of the Hubbard Methodist church where funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, November 7. Rev. Dwight Haberman officiated. Pallbearers were Arlie, Aubrey and Paul McFarren, Henry and Warren Wilkins and Byron Waterman. Mrs. Mildred Norman, pianist, accompanied these vocalists: Mrs. Margaret Manlove, Mrs. Phyllis Bolton. Robert Stevens and Dennis Bolton. Miss Bement leaves two sisters, Miss Izora Bement and Mrs. Freda LaBonte, both of Hubbard; one brother, Lloyd Bement, of Deerwood, Minn., and several nieces and nephews. Out of town relatives attending the funeral services included: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bement, of Deerwood; Mrs. Warren Bement, of Virginia, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCarty, Virginia, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Jack LaBonte, Medford, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rindahl, St. Paul: and Charles Foster, St Paul. Enterprise, November 9, 1961. BENHAM HUBBARD PIONEER PASSES AT 84 YEARS Solomon R. Benham, Who Came to County in 1979, Dies at Ripe Old Age January 22. Solomon R. Benham died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. R. C. Pike, on Hubbard prairie, at the age of 84 years last Friday, after an illness of several weeks duration. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alida Harris, of Los Angeles, California, twenty grand children and twenty nine great grandchildren. Two sons, Edmund and Van died about two years ago, and one son passed away in infancy. His wife preceded him in death fourteen years ago. Mr. Benham was born May 10, 1847 in New York State. While still a young child he went with his parents to the province of Quebec, where he spent his early manhood. There he was married to Sophia Persons, and a few years later came to Minnesota, locating on a homestead a mile south of what is now the village of Hubbard, in the summer of 1879. After the death of his life companion, Mr. Benham lived with various members of his family, and since the death of his two sons Van and Edmund made his home with his granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Pike, who kindly cared for him through his declining years and last Illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Pike home, Rev. Vernon Goudy of Hubbard preaching the funeral sermon, and internment was made in the Hubbard cemetery by the side of his faithful wife. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BENHAM Byron Benham Rites Held on Tuesday Byron Benham aged 43 a well known and life long resident of Hubbard county died Friday afternoon at the University hospital in Minneapolis, where he was taken two weeks ago for treatment. He had been in ill health the past two years with a heart ailment and other ills but had been seriously ill only the past month. Born in Hubbard August 13, 1904, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Benham, he attended grade schools in Hubbard and Park Rapids high school. His marriage to Lillian Meyer occurred Dec. 3, 1927 in Grand Forks, N.D. Two children were born to the union. Following their marriage the couple lived in Hubbard and Park Rapids, Mr. Benham engaging in the garage and mercantile business. For a time he was associated with his brother in law, Ed Skelton and dealt in new and used furniture business. Mr. Benham was a member of the Methodist church in Hubbard and of the Hubbard Odd Fellows lodge. He was devoted to his home and family and was a splendid neighbor and friend. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church in Hubbard Rev. J. H. Grostephan officiated. The wealth of beautiful floral tributes and the host of relatives and friends in attendance bore evidence of the high esteem in which Mr. Benham was held. Pall bearers were Temple Hinds, Harold Wilson, Grant Norman, Arlie McFarren and Leslie Wilson. Burial was made in the Hubbard cemetery. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Geraldine and a son, Donald also a sister, Mrs. Ed Skelton of this city. His parents preceded Mr. Benham in death. Relatives in attendance at the funeral from out of town included Mrs. R. B. Gallagher and mother Mrs. Charles G. Meyer of Montevideo, C. W. Meyer; Miss Laura Workman, Vern Sanford, Frank Van Zant and W. H. Workman all of Detroit Lakes, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hoeft and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hoeft of Brainerd. Park Rapids Enterprise, Dec. 23,1949 BENHAM Edmund Benham, 81 of Deer River died Monday, May 30, 1994 at Community Memorial Hospital in Deer River. He was born Nov. 12, 1912 to Van and Edna Benham in Wadena Co. He grew up and attended schools in Huntersville. He drove school bus for Hubbard School from 1929 1937. He also worked for the Works Progress Administration and farmed until 1946 when he started working for Minnesota Highway Dept. in Park Rapids. He married Thora Christine Engh March 7, 1936 in Park Rapids where they lived until moving to Deer River in 1952, retiring in 1974. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Deer River. He is survived by his wife, Thora of Deer River; two sons, Duane (Anneliese) of Fairbanks, AK and Rodney (Ethel) of Deer River; three daughters, Jean (Emory) Mattila, Judy Horner and Terry Tyler all of Deer River; four sisters, Ada DeFore of Redding, CA, Lina Everhart, Peggy Moore and Nina Langan all of Park Rapids; 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one brother, John Benham of Park Rapids. Preceding him in death were his parents, four brothers, four sisters, one grandchild and son in law Jack Horner. Funeral services were held Friday, June 3, 1994 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Deer River with Rev. Harold Watrous officiating. Burial was at Olive Cemetery in Morse Township. Carroll Funeral Home of Deer River was in charge of arrangements. Park Rapids Enterprise , June 4, 1994. BENHAM Ellen G., wife of Edmund C. Benham, at the family residence on Second Prairie, Wednesday morning, August 4th. The deceased was a native of Canada where she was born April 23, 1830. She has been sick with consumption over a year, confined to her bed most of that time. She has suffered intensely and since early spring her demise would not have been strange at any time. Though she clung to life with great tenacity, gradually she sank lower and lower until last Wednesday morning the death angel relieved her from further suffering. Mrs. Benham came with her family to the Shell Prairies on the 3rd of June 1880. She was the mother of twelve children, all but two of whom are still living. Her husband together with eight boys and two girls, most of these grown to manhood and womanhood, and all well known residents of the prairies, mourn her loss. The funeral will take place today at the family residence six miles southwest of town. Rev. Wm. Carter will conduct the services. Enterprise, August 6, 1886. BENHAM G. HOWARD BENHAM OLD SETTLER DIES Had Resided in Hubbard Township 54 Years; For Many Years Prominent In Town Affairs. G. Howard Benham, prominent farmer of Hubbard Prairie, died suddenly, Sunday, at the Park Rapids Hospital where he was taken the afternoon previous. Mr. Benham had been ill the past nine months with asthma but had been able to be up and around the home and even the farm. Saturday he was in town to consult a local physician who found complications of so serious a nature that he was taken to the hospital where he failed to respond to treatment and died the following afternoon. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Odd Fellows Hall in Hubbard, which was filled with relatives, neighbors and friends who had known Mr. Benham during his residence of over half a century in their midst. A wealth of floral offerings banked the casket. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges of which Mr. and Mrs. Benham were life long members, attended in a body, and many members of the Masonic order also attended. Rev. Hille of Wadena preached the sermon. Burial was made at the Hubbard cemetery where the Odd Fellows conducted the impressive burial services. George Howard Benham, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Benham, was born January 23, 1865 in Broome County, Province of Quebec. At the age of fourteen years he came with his parents to Hubbard county settling on the Hubbard prairie in March 1880.Coming when the country was a veritable wilderness, Mr. Benham lived to see it develop into one of fine homes and fertile farms. The year 1894 he was united in marriage to Grace Wilkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wilkins who were also pioneer settlers. Four children were born to the union, a daughter Rita (Mrs. Ray Skillings) dying several years since. During his long residence in the Hubbard community, Mr. Benham had held many positions of trust and prominence. He was town treasurer for sixteen continuous years and served about twenty years on the school board. He joined the Odd Fellows Lodge the year 1892, being one of the oldest continuous members of that organization, being a Past Noble Grand of the order. He was a charter member of the Four In One Benefit Association of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekahs, a member of the local Masonic and a member of the Chapter and Commandry at Wadena. Mr. Benham had figured prominently in politics in the county. Last general election running for Representative for the Legislature. Although not winning the election he became known all over the county. He was a hard working man, honest and industrious, a good citizen and the kind of a pioneer who helps to build up a community. In his long and active life as a citizen of the county, he did his work as it was given him to do, and in passing leaves an honorable record as a good citizen, neighbor and friend as well as a devoted husband and father. The deceased is survived by his faithful devoted wife and companion of forty years, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith (Iva), two sons Vernon of Tacoma, Wash., and Ira who is at home, and a granddaughter Grace Skillings, who has made her home with her grandparents since the death of her mother several years ago. Mr. Benham is also survived by an only sister, Mrs. Walter Folsom (Cora Benham) of Brainerd. Relatives from out of town attending the services included Vernon Benham of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Walter Folsom of Brainerd and her daughter Mrs., Albert Rathert of Minneapolis, Mrs. Chas. Foster and daughter Betty of Minneapolis. Mr. Benham was a brother in law of C. W. Wilkins, Geo. Wilkins. Jas. Wilkins and Mrs. B. L. Waterman of Park Rapids. Enterprise, August 24, 1933. BENHAM Ira Benham, son of Rev. John R. Benham and Ruhamah Benham, was born May 30, 1841, in Broome County, Province of Quebec. March 31, 1861, he was united in marriage to Ida Elizabeth Westover. This union was blessed with five children, three of whom died in childhood. He is survived by his wife and two children, G. H. Benham of this place and Mrs. Cora B. Folsom of Little Falls, also one brother, Thomas Benham of Millet, Alberta and two sisters, Mrs. Saphronia Wing and Mrs. Nancy Smith of Los Gatos, Cal. In 1879 he came to Minnesota and settled on Shell Prairie, homesteading the S. E. 1/4 of Sec.28, T. 139, R.34. He was one of the pioneers of Northern Minnesota, giving his best to the development of this section of the state. He was one of the prime movers in the creation of Hubbard County and lived to see this one of the leading counties in the northern part of the state. He has made Little Falls his home for the past ten years. The 31st of last March he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. He was of kindly and genial disposition and much loved by those who knew him. He was a lifelong student of the bible and an ardent seeker of the truth. He passed away Thursday noon, August 22, after an illness of six days. The Funeral service was held at his home in Little Falls Aug. 24th, Rev. Walter H. North paying a glowing tribute to his worth as a citizen, a husband and father. The Northern Star, Hubbard, Hubbard County, Minnesota, Monday, September 2, 1912. Number 9. BENHAM Mrs. ANNIE BENHAM DIES IN IDAHO Mrs. Annie Laurie Benham, 68, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Trowbridge, at Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Tuesday, February 26. Death came suddenly after a stroke of apoplexy. Funeral services were held the following Friday at the First Baptist church at Idaho Falls, with the Rev. W. L. Goodspeed officiating. Burial was held at Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. Benham lived at Park Rapids until 24 years ago when she and her husband moved to Idaho Falls. Her mother, Mrs. Thos. Antrim, who preceded her in death, lived at Horton. A member of Lily Rebekah Lodge No. 33, I.O.O.F., the Idaho Falls chapter of American War Mothers, and the Elderbloom club, Mrs. Benham was also a member of the Baptist church. Two sons and a daughter, Guy C. Benham, and Mrs. Zoe Trowbridge of Idaho Falls and Harold W. Benham of Long Beach, Calif.; a nephew, Harry Benham of Idaho Falls: three brothers and sisters, Will C. Lord of Nashwauk, Minn., Mrs. F. W. Rossman of Daisy, Wash., and Mrs. E. E. Park of Tacoma, Wash., and six grandchildren survive. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BENHAM Mrs. Grace Benham, a continuous resident of Hubbard County since 1880, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 1963 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids. Mrs. Benham came to Hubbard County by wagon train with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wilkins on May 20, 1880 and settled in Hubbard Township on a piece of land now known as the Clinton Manlove farm and which Mr. Wilkins had homesteaded. She grew to womanhood there and attended school at Hubbard as a young girl. Grace Mabel Wilkins was born in Renville County near Morton, Minnesota on June 16, 1877. On June 16, 1894 she was united in marriage with G. Howard Benham and moved to the Benham farm in Hubbard Township, which has since been her home. To this union there were born four children, Iva (Mrs. Frank H. Smith) of Minneapolis; Rita (Mrs. Ray Skillings, deceased); Vernon L. of Tacoma, Washington; and Ira H. of Park Rapids. Mrs. Benham also raised a granddaughter, Grace Skillings (Mrs. Ed Lord of Seattle Washington}. in addition to her immediate family she leaves to mourn two other granddaughters, four great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren beside many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Benham was the last of ten children and was also preceded by her husband who died in 1933. Funeral services were held in the Hubbard Methodist Church on Thursday, November 14, 1963 with Rev. Alex M. Ramos officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Winston Manlove, Mrs. Melvin Bolton, Robert Stevens and Dennis Bolton with Mrs. Wilfrid Norman at the piano. Pallbearers, all nephews of Mrs. Benham, were Byron Waterman, Paul McFarren, Harry Wilkins of Park Rapids, William D. Gunn of Minneapolis, Temple Hinds and Leonard LaBonte of Hubbard. Internment was at the Hubbard Cemetery with the Frazey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Benham was a member of the Puritan Rebekah Lodge at Hubbard for more than sixty years. For twenty years she served as treasurer of Hubbard Township, and was always interested in community affairs. A good neighbor and friend, Aunt Grace, as she was known by the entire community, will be greatly missed. Relatives attending the funeral from out of town were V. L. Benham from Tacoma, Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Minneapolis, Charles Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson from St, Paul, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gunn from Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Folsom from Brainerd, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bement from Deerwood. Hubbard County Independent, Tuesday, November 21, 1963. BENHAM Mrs. Ida E. Benham, Pioneer of Hubbard County Mrs. Ida E. Benham, who died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Folsom, was 77 years old, having been born May 14, 1840, in the county of Broom, province of Quebec, Canada. Her maiden name was Ida E. Westover. She was married there in 1862 to Ira Benham and they moved to Hubbard county, Minn. in 1879, being among the early settlers there. About 15 years ago they left Hubbard county and came to Little Falls to make their home. Mr. Benham died five years ago and since that time Mrs. Benham has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Folsom. She had been an invalid for three years, suffering from Bright's disease. Two Children survive her, Mrs., Folsom and C. N. Benham of Hubbard. She also leaves a brother, who lives in Vermont, and a sister in Ohio, and eight grandchildren. Mr. Benham will be here for the funeral, which will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence. Rev. Philip E. Gregory will conduct the services. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery, Little Falls Daily Transcript Little Falls, Minn. Tuesday, October 16, 1917. (Correction; The son is G. H. Benham and the Benhams were married in 1861. I.H.B.) BENHAM News received Saturday night that Mrs. Jesse Benham had died at Massawippi, P. Q. the previous Wednesday. Enterprise, March 22, 1889. BENHAM Pioneer Of County Is Called By Death Van Benham, Native of Quebec, Lived Here Fifty Years; Was Father of Fourteen Children Van S. Benham, for fifty years a resident of this community, died last Wednesday at the age of 61 years, following an illness of short duration. Mr. Benham was a native of Canada, having been born in Broom County, Province of Quebec,. When a lad of 12 years he came with his parents to Minnesota, and spent his life in Hubbard and northern Wadena counties, with the exception of three years at Farmington, Minn. He was married January 1, 1893 to Edna Louise Claflin, and to this union fourteen children were born. They are: Mrs. Raughla Pike, Hubbard; Mrs. William Drake, Huntersville; Mrs. Philip Hayes, LaCrosse, Ind.; Lawton Benham, Huntersville; Lowell Benham, Farmington, Minn.; Mrs. S. W. Garl, Akeley; Leon, Lina, John, Edmund, Raymond, Louise, Ada and Nina at home. The mother preceded him in death a year ago last June. Mr. Benham was married ten days before his death to Mrs., Clara Allen, of Akeley. Besides his widow and immediate family he leaves to mourn his death his aged father, Solomon Benham, his brother Edmund Benham of Hubbard, and his sister, Mrs. E. E. Harris of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral was held last Thursday morning at Hubbard, and internment was made in the Hubbard cemetery. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. February 1930 BENHAM VERNON LAURENS BENHAM Vernon Laurens Benham of Tacoma, Washington died Thursday, November 23 in Tacoma General Hospital. He was born at Hubbard, Minnesota on January 22, 1899 where he attended school and grew to manhood. For the past 44 years he had made his home in Tacoma, He was a World War I Navy veteran and followed the occupation of painter. Mr. Benham was a life member of Painters' Union Local 64 and was active in Barbershop Quartet singing. He was past president of the Tacoma Chapter of S. P. B. S. Q. S. A. Survivors include his wife, Edith; two daughters, Mrs. Rita Peterson and Mrs. Robert Talbott, both of Tacoma, a brother, Ira H. Benham of Park Rapids, Minnesota, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Smith of Minneapolis. There are two granddaughters. Services were held in Tacoma on Saturday, November 25, at the Piper Funeral Home. Enterprise, BENHAM Services for Vernon Laurens Benham will be held 1 p. m. Saturday in the Piper Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James M. Johnston officiating. Cremation to follow. Honorary pallbearers are: Edward A. Lord, R. W. Robbins, Charles Moore, Lloyd James, Louis Tebeau, Axel Johnson. Visiting hours until 8:30 tonight. ENTERPRISE 11 24 1966. BENHAM We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors who extended to us their aid and sympathy during the illness and after the death of our little boy. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Benham. Enterprise, June 24,1887. BENHAM Wednesday, July 13, 1892. at Minneapolis, Minn. Nellie, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Benham. Her death was very sudden. As soon as Mr. Benham received the news of her death, he went to Minneapolis and brought the remains to Park Rapids Friday evening. Rev. A. J. Woodin conducted the funeral, and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved friends. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 22, 1892. BENNOR Death Takes Mrs. W. H. Bennor of Badora. Mrs. William Bennor, aged 75, of Badora township, pioneer resident in the county, died Tuesday morning, July 4, at St. Joseph's hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks, suffering and complications from old age. Mrs. Bennor had been in ill health for several years but was kind and patient and appreciated whatever was done for her. Born August 30, 1875 in Winona county, Minnesota, Ella May Beebe, a daughter of Julius and Margaret Beebe, she moved with her parents to Grant county, South Dakota, when she was a child. At the age of seventeen years she returned to Winona county, her birthplace to make her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hesselgrave, then in 1901 she came with the Hesselgraves to Hubbard county. December 30,1903 Ella May was united in marriage to William H. Bennor in Park Rapids. Following their marriage the Bennors lived first in Crow Wing township, where they lived until 1910 when they moved to their present home in Badora township and they have since resided there. They lived the life of the early pioneers undergoing many hardships and lived to see the county trails through the woods develop into the present fine highways. In the early days forest fires were one of the biggest worries for settlers, and Mrs. Bennor saw many and at one time wheeled the baby buggy with the two oldest children in it, to safety. She drove a horse and buggy to get mail and groceries and to take the children to church and school until the automobiles were available. Many times Mrs. Bennor sat at the bedside of the sick, lending a helping hand when needed, or when people were in need or distress. She was a member of the Congregational church and helped in all church affairs in her community when possible. She served a few times on the school board in her district and during the First World War was active in Red Cross work and the Ladies Aid. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon July 7, Rev. Fradenburgh of Nevis officiating. There was an abundance of beautiful flowers and a host of friends and neighbors at the service. Pallbearers were James Dwire, Sylvester Proffit, and Clarence Oelschlager of the home vicinity and Gordon Wise and Earl and Russell Moore of Akeley. Burial was made in the Lemmon cemetery in North Badora. Surviving are the husband, four daughters and three sons, who are daughter Lottie who is at home, Adrian N. and Clinton W. Bennor of Badora, Mrs. Jud M. Wise of Akeley, Mrs. I. L. Knoll of Portis, Kansas, and Mrs. Carl E. Nelson of Dorset and Ralph A. Bennor of Hot Springs, Arkansas. There are thirteen grandchildren, A sister aged nine months died in infancy. All the children and ,.(Incomplete) Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BILLINGS Harry Billings, father of James Billings, Banker, Hubbard, and formerly president of Hubbard Co. Bank, died at the residence of his daughter in Long Island, Kansas, July 1st. Enterprise, July 15,1887. BILLMEYER JOHN BILLMEYER OF BADORA IS DEAD John Billmeyer, aged 62, well known farmer of Badora township, died Friday evening November 7 at 11;45 at the Park Rapids hospital his death following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a week previous. Born the year 1873 at LaCrose, Wis. he came to Hubbard County the year 1900 and had since lived on the farm at Badora. For years he operated a thrashing machine in Hubbard Township and later operated a sawmill. He was unmarried. In religion he was a Catholic. He was known as a splendid neighbor and friend. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. John's Catholic Church at Akeley, Rev. Chas. L. Barth officiating. Burial was made at the Akeley cemetery under direction of Verle Frazey, local funeral director. Surviving are his aging mother, Mrs. Mary Billmeyer, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Meyers and Mrs. Mary Meyers and two brothers, Fred and Theodore Billmeyer all of Pierz, Minnesota. Relatives from away attending the funeral were Mrs. Anna Meyers and Fred Billmeyer. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BILLS Minnie May Bills, 71. To Be Buried On Friday. Minnie May Bills , 71, who died in Cleveland last Sunday evening, will be buried Friday morning with services at 10 o'clock at the Frazey Funeral home. Rev. A. E. Wittrup will conduct the service. Burial will be in Greenwood beside her husband who died in 1912. Mrs. Bills had been living in Cleveland with her son, Brian Bills. She suffered a heart attack two days before her death. She was born in Maine Feb 13, 1871 and was brought to Hubbard County by her family when she was six years old. A sister, Mrs. W. B. King, lives at Picture Butte, Alberta, Canada, and a brother, Richard Loring, lives in Lansing, Michigan. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BLANCHARD Death Saturday of Henry Blanchard At Hubbard. Funeral services for George Henry Blanchard, 74, of Backus, who died July 29, were held at the home of his son, Woodwork in Hubbard, were held at the Alliance church in Hubbard. Rev. Eastman officiated and burial was made at the Shell City cemetery. Born June 5, 1876 in LaCrosse, Wis., a son of George and Ella Blanchard, he came to Hubbard County and for many years operated sawmills and farmed. The past five years he had lived at Backus. July 17, he was brought from the University hospital in Minneapolis, to his son Woodrow's home. Mr. Blanchard was the father of fifteen children, thirteen of whom are still living. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BLANCHARD Mrs. Ruth Blanchard Died Jan. 2. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 7, from the Alliance church in Hubbard for Mrs. Ruth Viola Blanchard, 67, who died Sunday, Jan.2, in Park Rapids following a heart attack. She had suffered from a heart condition for several years. Rev. E. A. Eastman will officiate and Frazey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She was born in Wadena county and was married in Hubbard in 1903 to Asa Blanchard who survives along with Two daughters, Mrs. Helmer Hanson, Cour d'aLene, Idaho; and Mrs. M. M. Deason, Park Rapids; two sons, Claude, Backus, Minn.; and Nelson, Burke, Idaho: seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vinnie Craven, Ventura, Calif. Internment will be in the Hubbard Cemetery. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. Jan. 1955 ? BLOOD Abel R. Blood, father of S. M. Blood of this place, died near Charles City, Iowa, Sept. 28th, 1890. The Intelligencer of that place speaks of him thus: Abel R. Blood was born at Shaftsbury, Vermont, May 14th, 1807, of English descent on his father's side; Scotch on his mother's. He had two brothers and three sisters that grew up; of these one brother, Arthur E. Blood, once a resident of Floyd county, survives in Larnard, Kas. The family removed to Lansinghburgh, N. Y., soon after his birth. In 1820 they removed to Fayette Co., and later to Shelby Co., Ind. Nov. 1828, he married Laura Lucas at Hanover, Ind. She was of English descent, but horn in New York. There were twelve children four girls and eight boys four born in Ind., and eight in Ill., near Belvedere, Mr., Blood being one of the pioneers, in 1836, before the land was in market. In 1854, Mr. B. with his son in ‚law; Alanson Lambert and R. W. Humphrey came to Floyd Co., and each entered public land; Mr. Blood what is known as the Lucas Lane farm, In he brought his family. The eldest daughter Eunice married Charles H. Young, once a citizen of Riverton twp. the next, Betsy, now Mrs. Page; Seth was the eldest, son, once of Union twp., but now of Minn. Only these three were married in Ill. After a few years Mr. Blood removed to a new farm about five miles east. of Charles City, which he improved and occupied until 1870 when he removed to Missouri his wife died Oct. 26th, 1886. Since June 1888 he has made it his home with his children in this vicinity The older citizens of Floyd Co knew Mr. Blood need not be told of his sterling integrity, of his public kindness. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. K. Wilbur, and was largely attended. Enterprise, October 24,1890. BLUNT Asher Blunt, age 66, died of Bright's disease. Came to Hubbard County 30 years ago. Homesteaded in Henrietta Township. Two children, Mrs. Warren Pike and younger Mabel Blunt. Funeral today. Internment Hubbard Cemetery. Enterprise, July 7,1910. BLUNT Last Wednesday evening about 5 o'clock Mr. Ambrose Blunt while working on Mr. Defoe's new farm house on First Prairie, complained to his brother, David, who was working with him of pain about his heart. He was made as comfortable as possible by his brother , who was alone with him, but after an hour or more of intense suffering he passed away. Neighbors were quickly summoned and the body conveyed to the residence of his brother, Asher, in the same neighborhood. It is thought he died of neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Blunt was born fifty-six years ago in the state of New York and came to these prairies with his brother Asher, some eight years ago. He had not been in good health for over a year. He has spent much of his life in this village during the past two years, where he was generally held in esteem as a kind neighbor and worthy citizen. He was married, but his wife died before he came here. His death was a shock to his friends and relatives. The funeral occurs today at Asher Blunt's, Rev. F. W. Gardner conducting the services. Enterprise, August 17, 1888. BOARDWAY Mr. M. E. Boardway an old and well known and respected resident of this section, died suddenly at his residence about two miles south of the village on, Sunday last. Mr. Boardway was quite aged and at times had spells of dizziness, but nothing serious was apprehended. Sunday he was around as usual and ate his dinner. Later in the day was taken ill with what proved to be paralysis, and passed away in a few hours. The funeral services were held Wednesday in the Academy chapel, and the remains taken to Aldrich for burial in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Boardway was Zeb. Boardway's father. Hubbard County Enterprise, November 25, 1892. BORST, Died Sept.21st, 1891, of Measles, Susie Borst, aged 7 years, 4 months and 23 days, youngest child and only daughter of John and Charlotte Borst. Susie was born in Sleepy Eye, Brown County, Minn., in February, 1884. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the chapel. Rev. W. E. Hopkins preached the sermon. Hubbard County Enterprise, September 25, 1891. BRANHAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES EDWIN BRANHAM November 6, 1918 April 23, 1996 77 Years, 5 Months & 17 days SERVICES FROM St. Johns Lutheran Church Park Rapids, 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 27tb, 1996 OFFICIATING: Rev. Donald Fondow ORGANIST: Connie Shubert VOCALISTS: Aimee Branham "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" Anita & Walt Hanneman "Just As I Am" "The Lord Is My Shepherd" ACTIVE CASKET BEARERS Paul Day, Les Day, Jerry Lapitz, Jim Kilmer, Wally Ahlf, Ernest Trimble. HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Malm, David Skorseth, Orville Skorseth, Elmer Christianson, Jim Stout, Charlie Stout, Arlie Skogheim, MILITARY RITES Guy L. McDermit VFW Post #6206 INTERNMENT Hubbard Township Cemetery Hubbard, MN James Edwin Branham, age 77, a long time Park Rapids resident, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at his residence in Hubbard Township south of Dorset, MN. Jim was born on November 6, 1918 in Livngston, Montana to John and Aimee (Bayne) Branham. As a young child he moved with his family to the Badora, MN area where he spent his early boyhood years. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to the Huhbard prairie where he finished school and grew into manhood. Following school, Jim worked on the family farm with his father. As a young man, he ventured to Grand Rapids, MN where he attended the Grand Rapids Agriculture School. In December of 1941 Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He proudly fought for his country as a member of the 3rd Radar Battalion in 6th South Pacific Theater of WWII. After his honorable discharge in 1945, he returned to his parent's farm in the Hubbard area. On February 12 1947 Jim was united in marriage to Betty White at the First English Lutheran Church in Dorset. This union was blessed with 3 children Clifford, Edwin and Marilyn. The young family made their home in Hubbard Township, south of Dorset, where he raised crops and livestock. Jim loved raising and caring for his animals. He was especially gifted in handling horses and earned local acclaim for his skill as a horse trainer. Jim's passion for horses was witnessed by anyone who bad the privilege of "talking horses" with him. He also enjoyed taking care of his farm and working in the garden. He was a life member, past color guard member and past commander of the Guy L McDermit VFW Post #6206 of Menahga. He was a life member of the Otto Hendrickson American Legion Post #212 in Park Rapids. He was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, a former officer of the Hubbard Township Board and a former officer of the Menahga Cooperative Sampo Board. He was active in forming and was an original member of the Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Betty; 2 sons: Clifford and his wife Marilyn of Park Rapids and Edwin and his wife Peggy of Nevis: 1 daughter, Marilyn and her husband, Jim DeCrans of Moorhead, MN: 9 grandchildren; 3 sisters: Lyona and her husband, Herb Kruft of Park Rapids, Ruth Vogtman of Park Rapids and Jean and her husband, Art Niemeyer of Park Rapids: 2 brothers: Claude and his wife, Barbara of Park Rapids and David and his wife, Joanne of Port Townsend Washington; 1 brother in law. Arnie Kelsey of St. Paul, MN: as well as many, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Beryl and 1 brother-in-law, Vern Vogtman. Visitation will be today (Saturday) one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. at St John's Lutheran Church in Park Rapids with Rev. Donald Fondow officiating. The organist will be Connie Shubert and special music will be provided by his granddaughter, Singing Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Walt and Anita Hanneman will sing Just as I Am The Lord Is My Shepherd. The congregational hymn will be I Know That My Redeemer Lives. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Carl Malm, David and Orville Skorseth, Elmer Christianson, Jim and Charlie Stout and Arlie Skogheim. Active Casket Bearers will be Paul and Les Day, Wally Ahlf, Ernest Trimble, Jerry Lapitz and Jim Kilmer. Military rites will be performed by the Guy McDermit VFW Post 6206. Internment will be in the Hubbard Township Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Jones Pearson Funeral Home of Park Rapids. Enterprise, April 27, 1996. BREUER J. J. BREUER, PIONEER, PASSES AWAY. John Joseph Breuer, one of the oldest pioneers of Hubbard County, passed away at his farm near Ponsford Wednesday afternoon of pneumonia. Funeral rites will be conducted at his home Sunday at 1:30 P M with interment in the Linell cemetery. A resident of this community for almost 57 years. Mr. Breuer was born in 1859 in Rhine, Germany. He came to the United States when 23, and five years later took a homestead in Green Valley. Survivors are his widow, two daughters, Blanche of Park Rapids and Maude of St. Paul and three grandchildren of a daughter, Edna, who preceded him in death. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. March 1935 ? BRICK OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN HUBBARD Nicholas Brick, resident of Hubbard for the past fifty one years, passed away at his home on Friday, June 28. Although he had not been well for the past few years, his death through heart failure came as a decided shock to his family and the community. Funeral services were held at the Brick home on Sunday, June 30, with the Rev. G. E. Gowdy officiating. Burial was made in the Hubbard cemetery. Nicholas Brick was born at Jordan, Minn., on October 18, 1864. He moved to Hubbard county twenty years later. and, on December 23, 1896, was married to Rose E. Rinehart in Park Rapids. They made their home in Hubbard where they have lived ever since. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge. Surviving are his wife, Rose, a daughter, Eva; one son, Frank; two sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brick and children of Hibbing, Mr. and Mrs. Hookey and son and Mr. and Mrs. Pershing and son and daughter of Eagle Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Hermes of Aldrich, Mrs. William Rhode of Valley City, N. D., Mrs. William Whittcupp of Pillsbury, N.D., Earl Hazen and Mrs. Blanche Vincent of Bemidji, Kenneth Blow, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eader of Sebeka, Mrs. Johnson and three daughters of Sioux City, IA., and Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. A. Johnson of Wadena. Newspaper Clipping. Name of Publication and Date Unknown. BROUGHTON DIED,, In Green Valley, Becker Co. Minn. at noon, June 12th, 1891. Alma Theresa; wife of Austin Broughton, aged fifty five years and twenty four days. The deceased was born in Germany. May 19th, 1836. At the age of eighteen, with her parents came to America settling at Watertown, Wis. Here in 1857 she became the loving wife of Austin Broughton. Later they removed to Waupaca, Wis. and after residing at that place for twenty three years came to Green Valley. Only a few short months since, she visited her old home in Waupaca, passing a few pleasant weeks with her relatives and friends, seemingly imbued with health and happy spirits, and with the golden sands of life but a little more than half run out Sweet dispositioned, kind, considerate to the welfare of those about her, she was ever ready to greet you with a pleasant word and a cheerful smile. About four weeks ago disease fastened its mortal grip upon her and although medical skill was tested to its utmost and no pains spared to restore the dear, loved one the Angel of Death hovered over and claimed her for his own. With her sorrowing husband and children around her, her gentle loving spirit took its flight to that blest abode and what is earthly loss is Heavenly gain. Her sudden loss has been an overwhelming shock, not only to her family, but also to the whole community. The deceased leaves a husband and a grown up family of children, two sons, Charles and George Broughton of Green Valley, Minn.; four daughters, Mrs. Marshall Leavitt of Green Valley, Mrs. William Lindow of Manawa, Wis.. Mrs. Thomas Morris of Ft. Atkinson, Wis., Mrs. John Yorkson of Waupaca, Wis. to mourn the loss of an affectionate Christian wife and mother. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon from the family residence, Rev. A. J. Woodin giving most impressive words of Christian consolation to the sorrowing ones. The large assemblage were but ample testimony to the high esteem in which she was held by young and old. Her remains were interred temporarily, in Green Valley, Minn. to be removed later to Lake View Cemetery, Waupaca, Wis. Hubbard County Enterprise, June 19, 1891. BROUGHTON: At Park Rapids Minn. July 17, 1891. Austin Broughton, of Green Valley, aged 57 years. The funeral will take place at the Congregational church, Saturday July 18th at ten o'clock a. m. After lingering with much suffering for some days Mr. Broughton passed away about ten o'clock this morning. His death was caused by disease of the liver. Hubbard County Enterprise, July 17, 1891. BROWN Mrs. Olive Brown, mother of Frank and George Crandall, died at her home, west of town Friday last, at the age of 75 years. The funeral will be held today. Old age is given as the cause of death. Enterprise, December 22, 1910. BULLOCK On Monday last the sad intelligence came in of the sudden death of our worthy townsman, C. E. Bullock by being thrown off a load of hay while coming home from the field. He fell on his head and shoulders, breaking his neck and some of his ribs, killing him instantly. Mr. Bullock is an old settler in this part of the country and was highly respected by all. Enterprise, August 15, 1890.