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He was a member of Ritzville Lodge No. 58 I.O.O.F. and will be buried today under the auspices of the order at Medical Lake. The deceased leaves a family who will mourn the loss of a kind and devoted father. An upright man and patriotic citizen has gone to that unknown world in the great beyond. Adams County News, January 9, 1901, issue Died: BLACK - On Saturday, Jany. 5, 1901, at the Deaconess Home, Spokane, Mrs. Louis Black. Mr. and Mrs. Black came from Pike county, Illinois, about eighteen months ago immediately entering the employ of Hon. D. Buchanan, the lady acting as house keeper and the husband working on the farm. All went well until three weeks ago when she became ill and continued to grow worse until death came to relieve her sufferings. They were married a little more than a year ago, and the young husband is heart broken. The funeral services were held yesterday at 10 o'clock in the Christian church, of which the deceased was a member. The case is a sad one and the sympathy of the community is with the sorrowing husband in his sad bereavement. Adams County News, January 16, 1901, issue Hon. John H. Lamona As we go to press a telegram conveys the sad intelligence of the death of Hon. John H. Lamona, at his late residence in Spokane, at 8 o'clock this evening. Want of space forbids our dwelling on the passing away of that respected citizen, who was such a prominent and well-known figure in the history of this section of the state. But two children of the Lamona family remain, Perry Warren now living on and owner of the old home place on Crab Creek, and Miss Alma, of Spokane. The deceased leaves a wife (formerly Miss Newland) to whom he was married several years ago and to whom he was very devoted. Adams County News, January 23, 1901, issue Death of C. G. White Mr. C. G. White of Colfax, was buried from the Christian church of that place on Sunday at 11 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Stivers assisted by the Rev. Geo. H. Newman. The large church was full of friends and neighbors. Mr. White had not only been long known in the community but had been respected and loved. At the close of the services Hon. J.A. Perkins of Colfax, by request, brought out some interesting facts in the life of Mr. White and paid a high tribute to his worth. He said that Mr. White's family was the first to come into that part of the Palouse country. This was in 1870. Mr. Perkins and another man had settled where Colfax now is about two months before Mr. White's coming. The speaker said that Mrs. White was the first white woman he saw in that part of the Palouse country. Mr. White was a member of the first school board of Whitman county, one of the first directors of District No. 1, when that district embraced nearly the whole county, and from which have been made since nearly one hundred districts. Two years later he was selected superintendent of schools, so that he had the distinction of being the first superintendent of schools in Whitman county. Mr. Perkins also called attention to some of the notable things in the character of Mr. White. He was always the same true friend. It did not matter what the circumstances were; one never met White that he did not greet him with good nature and a cheering smile; and the thirty- one years of life in the community sustained all that was said of his worth. Mr. White was one of he early pioneers to the state of Washington. He was born in Kentucky. At twenty-one he emigrated to Illinois. In '59 he pushed on westward to Oregon and then in '79 moved to Washington, which has since been his home. He leaves a widow and seven children some of whom live in Colfax. A daughter, Mrs. Conner, is treasurer of Shoshone county, Idaho. Another daughter is Mrs. J. C. Shorno of Ritzville, wife of our sheriff. It was very natural that the whole community should feel deeply the loss of such a man and one who was so long connected with the interests of the public, a true friend, a good neighbor, and a noble Christian. Adams County News, January 30, 1901, issue George Pangburn Colfax, Wash., Jan. 28-Word comes from Endicott, 20 miles west of here, that George Pangburn, a pioneer, dropped dead from heart failure. Pangburn was 66 years old and had lived in Whitman county 34 years. He was a bachelor and leaves a widowed sister, now in Colfax. He left $10,000 in a local bank. His sister is his sole heir. Adams County News, February 6, 1901, issue William Warner A fatal accident occurred at S. L. Thomas' ranch last Thursday, January 31st. While attempting to stop a four-horse team that was running away, William Warner was run over and so badly crushed that he died from his injuries the following evening. He leaves a family consisting of a wife and three small children. Adams County News, March 6, 1901, issue DIED: Luther G. Woody died of consumption Feb. 25th, 1901, at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. E. Holsey near Hatton. The deceased was in his 25th year and had recently united with the M. E. church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. Smith at the Sutton school house and the remains interred in the Michigan Prairie cemetery. Lulu Dirstine MICHIGAN PRAIRIE - Lulu, the 16-months-old daughter of I. C. Dirstine died at the home of her grandparents in Thomville, Mich., Feb. 24th, 1901. Adams County News, March 13, 1901, issue DIED: Mrs. Mary Martin, wife of Tarble W. Martin of Washtucna, died at her home Sunday, March 10, 1901, of consumption, after a protracted illness. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband to mourn her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were old pioneers of Adams county, always enjoying the highest respect everywhere. The News upon behalf of our citizens, extends sympathy to the bereaved husband in his sad and lonely hour. The funeral occurred Monday, the remains being laid to rest in the Butte burying ground. A large concourse of friends attended the impressive services and funeral rites. A good one is gone. Geo. C. North Geo. C. North, a brother of Mrs. Dr. E. R. Lemman, died in this city Saturday afternoon, March 9, 1901, of pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Deceased was a young man 24 years old and had just returned from the Philippines where he served as private in Co. M 35th Michigan U. S. volunteer infantry, and was on his way home to visit his mother. The G. A. R. attended the funeral in a body. Mrs. Noland KANSAS VALLEY - It is with sorrow that we note the death of Mrs. Noland of Fairview, and we all extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Adams County News, March 20, 1901, issue Mrs. Ella Horn DIED: Friday, March 15, 1901, at her home 5 miles northeast of this city, Mrs. Ella I. Horn, beloved wife of Wm. Horn, at the age of 41 years, after two weeks' illness with pneumonia. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and two children, Edna, aged 12, and Henry, six. Mr. and Mrs. Horn came to Adams county from Canton, Dak., in 1888 and settled on the farm where they have since continually resided. They were married in 1886. Funeral servics were held at the Congregational church Sunday, March 17th, conducted by Rev. Whitham, the pastor. The edifice was packed full with relatives and friends and many could not gain admittance, but stood outside in the crisp air during the entire service, after which the remains were taken to the Ritzville cemetery, followed by a large procession. Seth Egbers DIED: Friday, March 15, 1901, at the Griffith corners, Seth, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. C. Egbers, of Athol, Idaho. The little one had been stopping with its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Bardwell, for some time with whom he was a great favorite. The dreaded disease diptheria was the cause of death. The burial took place Saturday in the Spanjer cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Egbers are in town today. Adams County News, March 27, 1901, issue Henry Gillett John C. Gillett, a well known young farmer of Willis, received a telegram from his old home at Oberlin, Ohio, announcing the death of his older brother, Henry. He left on this evening's train to attend the funeral and a visit with his parents whom he has not seen in 14 years.