Adams County, Ritzville, WA ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sue Gardner sueboo18@hotmail.com ==================================================================== Adams County News, October 17, 1900, issue Wade Milam One of the saddest occurrences which has shocked our community for a long period of time was the death of Wade Milam, a promising young man, last Sunday evening at 11 o'clock at his father's home near Washtucna. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Milam of Cow creek, old and highly respected pioneers of Adams county. Loving parents, brothers and sisters are bereft of the cheery smile and congenial companionship of one of the best boys we ever knew, who was universally lived by all his acquaintances. Early in the week he was kicked by a horse fracturing the upper portion of the face which he never recovered full consciousness. The funeral takes place today at Pomeroy and the remains will be interred there where other members of the family lied buried. Our citizens extend the hand of sympathy to the bereaved family in this their hour of deep affliction. Adams County News, October 24, 1900, issue James A. Turner James A. Turner, who died Wednesday night at the county hospital from typhoid fever, was buried Thursday. Turner was 50 years of age, and leaves a wife and three children in straitened circumstances. They will return to her parents in the Palouse. Aside from poverty, the sorrow of the family is the greater from the fact that an indictment for attempt to commit murder was hanging over the husband and father. The deceased was arrested in July for almost fatally wounding George Allard alias "Blacky," with a knife. He was bound over to the Superior court, and in default of bail was remanded to jail awaiting the September session. Later he became sick and when court convened was too weak to appear for trial. The case was continued by Judge Neal and the prisoner removed to the hospital. Mrs. Mary Eastman Mrs. Mary Eastman of Cheney, aged mother of W. S. Eastman of this city, died at her home of heart failure Monday morning, aged 82 years. She leaves a husband, J. D. Eastman, who is 86 years of age. They have resided in Cheney since April 11, 1885. The other members of the family are Solomon G., Farnham J., George W., and Mrs. Jennie Martin, all of whom were present except Solomon, who lives in Iowa. The funeral was held in Cheney yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. F. B. Doane officiating. Adams County News, November 7, 1900, issue Sudden Death William E. Gaskill, the 25-year-old son of Samuel and Phoebe Gaskill, was accidently killed by a shot fired from a revolver in his own hands, on Sunday, November 4, 1900, at 12 o'clock noon. The deceased was born in Lapeer county, Michigan, December 30, 1875, and came to Adams county in 1897. He was a young man of intelligence and was respected, honored and loved by friends and acquaintances, who mourn the loss of his sudden and unexpected departure. The appearance of the surroundings show an accidental discharge of the weapon, probably letting it fall upon the floor, the hammer striking and discharging the weapon. The bullet entered through the breast and came out under the left arm. The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing ones who grieve his loss. Adams County News, November 14, 1900, issue DIED: Larmer-At his home near Griffith, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1900, William Larmer, aged 25 years, of consumption. He was a son of Robt. Larmer and had been a sufferer from that dreaded disease for the past six years. Adams County News, November 28, 1900, issue Accidentally Shot The following written under date of Nov. 28, from Colfax appears in the Review today. "A fatal accident occurred near Rock Lake, in the extreme western part of the county, yesterday in which Frank Hamblem lost his life by the explosion of a shotgun with which he was hunting. He was using smokeless powder in a gun which was not strong enough to withstand the force of the explosive and burst when it was fired, the gun barrel being blown to atoms, portions of it striking Hamblen's head, lacerating it badly, and it is believed fracturing the skull. He was three miles from home and was knocked unconscious. For three hours he lay on the ground, being alone at the time of the accident. He recovered sufficiently to walk home, and after being washed and having his wounds dressed felt much better and ate a hearty supper, after which he retired, but was taken violently ill in the night and died about midnight. Deceased was 22 years old and lived with his parents. He had a number of relatives near Rock Lake and some living in Colfax. The funeral will occur from the home of his parents tomorrow." The Hamblem family formerly lived near Delight in this county. George K. Shaw George K. Shaw, brother of county treasurer, A. W. Shaw, died of heart disease at his home near Farmington, Wash., on Nov. 26, 1900, aged 47 years. Deceased came to Adams county in 1887 purchasing and moving to the farm where his death occurred, three years ago. He leaves a wife and three brothers, Lucian W. and Wm. A. and A. W. Shaw, to mourn his loss. The remains were interred at Farmington yesterday where a large concourse of friends attended the funeral. Eva Myrtle Kendick Eva Myrtle Kendrick died at her home in this county of typhoid pneumonia, Nov. 24, 1900, aged 12 years, 11 months. She leaves a mother, three sisters and four brothers to mourn her loss. Services were conducted by Rev. F. H. Fertig in the M. E. church at 1 o'clock Sunday and the remains interred in the Ritzville cemetery. Mrs. George Butler On Thursday, Nov. 29, 1900, at her home on Rocky Ford, Crab Creek, Lincoln county, Wash. Mrs. George Butler died after a protracted illness of about a year. The deceased and aged lady leaves a sorrowing husband and large family besides many friends who deeply deplore her death. Mrs. W. E. Johnson of this city, and Mrs. Chas. E. Hershberger of Colville, are the two eldest daughters of the family. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been announced. Adams County News, December 26, 1900, issue W. R. York W. R. York, an old grand army man lies at the point of death at his residence on College hill and his demise is hourly expected. He has been in declining health for several years. Later- As we go to press information reaches us that the old and respected citizen had passed away at 8 p.m. this evening. The deceased was born 56 years ago in the state of Illinois. He was an honest and conscientious man and was highly esteemed by all who were fortunate enough to make his acquaintance. His life was one of principle, not of policy. The remains will be interred in the Spanjer cemetery tomorrow (Thursday) at one o'clock. The funeral services will under the auspices of the W. B. Hazen post, Grand army of the Republic of this city.