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, July 12, 1905, issue Bertha Pinnow Miss Bertha Pinnow, eighteen years of age, sister of Mrs. H. Ernest Mueller and Mrs. Fred Albershardt, died of peritonitis last week at the home of Mrs. Muller, out a few miles south of town. Dr. F. B. Burroughs was called a few hours before the young lady passed away, but was too late to save her life. Claud Pearce Claud Pearce, son of Wm. A. Pearce, cashier of the Bank of Washtucna, died in Washtucna last Monday evening after a long lingering illness. The remains were brought overland to Ritzville and shipped on Tuesday morning's train to St. Louis, being accompanied by the sorrowing father. Adams County News, August 9, 1905, issue John A. Burfiend John A. Burfiend, a well-known Germany resident of this city, passed away Monday afternoon after an extended illness. Funeral services occurred Tuesday afternoon from the German Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. H. Wittrig, the pastor. The deceased came to Adams county in 1888, settling on land in the north end of the county, which he disposed of about two years ago, shortly afterward entering the saloon business in Ritzville. He had been in bad health for some time, the end coming gradually. Mrs. John Amen Mrs. John Amen, wife of a prominent German farmer in the north end of the county, died of blood poisoning last Tuesday, burial occurring Wednesday at Spanjer cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. Eagerland. Old Citizen Passes Away Mr. James F. Fletcher died at his rooms in the Hotel Ritzville, Wednesday evening, Aug. 9, 1905, at 10 o'clock. He had been in very bad health for some time, coming to town about a week ago from the home near Bemis, accompanied by his wife, in order to have better medical attention. Death resulted from heart failure. The body was taken care of by the Haight's Undertaking Company, funeral occurring from the Baptist church Thursday at 5 p.m.; services by Rev. F. A. Hill and Rev. W. H. Harris. The body was laid to rest in the Spanjer cemetery, the last rites being conducted under auspices of the I. O. O. F., of which he was a member. The deceased was one of the leading agriculturists and wheat raisers of the Flat, having resided on the old place, which now contains 800 acres, for the past twenty-one years. He was born near Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 3, 1849, and was married March 12, 1882, to Miss Armita McKee. Besides the sorrowing wife, two sons, William C., and Ottis S., and daughter, Nettie May, are left to mourn his loss. Adams County News, August 23, 1905, issue Andrew C. Schrag Andrew C. Schrag, a farmer residing twenty miles northwest of town, died Monday from injuries received in a runaway accident while going home from town last Saturday evening. He was driving a six-horse team and trail wagon, both wagons being heavily loaded with lumber. He was walking at the side of the front wagon when the horses became frightened, and in an attempt to reach the brake he was thrown under the wheels, three of which ran over him. He lay in the road all night, and was discovered early Sunday morning by a neighbor. Dr. C. W. Bice was called, but found the injuries quite severe, his lower limbs being comletely paralyzed. The patient died Monday evening. Funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at Menno, near where the deceased resided. He was an influential citizen and prosperous farmer, and held the position of road supervisor for his district. He recently commenced the erection of a new house on his place. He was an uncle of the Misses Lydia and Carrie Schrag of this city. He leaves a wife and five children. Adams County News, September 13, 1905, issue Heinemann Infant A sad accident occurred Monday, this week, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heinemann, resulting in the death of their little thirteen months old baby. A tub of water had been used in the yard for watering some stock, into which the little tot tumbled in some manner, and when found, a few minutes later, was dead. Dr. F. R. Burroughs was sent for, but by the time the three miles distance from town was covered the child was beyond recovery. Adams County News, September 20, 1905, issue Found Dead Beside N. p. Railway Tracks H. O. Sullivan, a harness-maker who had been employed by W. C. Reeder for the past two weeks, was found dead besides the Northern Pacific railway tracks a few miles east of Sprague, about noon Monday, by the train crew on No. 58, who notified Superintendent Beamer, who ordered the body taken to Sprague by west bound passenger No. 5. The body was taken to Fisher & Buchanan's morgue. His twelve-year-old daughter, Blanche, resides in Spokane with her mother's parents, his wife living somewhere in Montana. Sullivan quit work Saturday night with the intention of going to Spokane. He purchased some new clothes, which he had on when found. It is not known whether he was going to Spokane or returning when the accident occurred. He had evidently been riding on a freight train and had fallen off. The right arm is broken at the shoulder, the lower ribs on the right side are torn loose at the spine. The cheeks and nose are badly skinned and there are several bad scalp wounds. The only thing found on the body was an undated letter from his daughter, Blanche, in Spokane, a receipt from the Chicago Clothing Company of Spokane, and a receipt for dues from Court Wiersdale No. 3991, Ancient Order of Foresters, San Franciso, California. The police department of Spokane has been notified and the body is awaiting instructions of relatives.