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 ==================================================================== The Ritzville Times, Thursday, July 9, 1908, issue Artie Bauer Artie Bauer, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bauer, died at the family home in Ritzville on Tuesday evening. The immediate cause of death was given as lockjaw, superinduced by the discharge of a toy pistol, the flash of the blank cartridge taking effect in the palm of the boy's hand. The accident occurred some two weeks ago, but no ill effects were noticed until Saturday, when he became so ill that two physicians were called to attend him. The funeral services were conducted at the German Congregational church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. John Stroebacker. The remains were escorted by Victor Koch, William Nagel, Brandt Klingel and William Oestreich, as pall-bearers, together with a large circle of sympathetic friends. The Ritzville Times, Thursday, July 23, 1908, issue Kisler Son HATTON - The 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kisler, who reside between Hatton and Cunningham, was fatally scalded on Wednesday afternoon, and died on Thursday morning from the result of the injuries. Mrs. Kisler was preparing the evening meal and threw a pan of boiling water out the open window, not knowing that the little one was playing there. The water struck him squarely on the head and scalded him about the face, breast and stomach. He was taken to Cunningham for medical treatment, but as Dr. Tulles was absent, they were compelled to trust to simple remedies, and the little one died before a physician could be secured. Funeral services were held at Cunningham yesterday afternoon. The mother is almost prostrated. Brown Infant HATTON - The 9-month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, who recently arrived here from Oregon, died at the home of A. Little, near Othello, Tuesday of last week, from the effects of the unusually hot weather. Lillian Stott WASHTUCNA - Lillian, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. T. Stott, died Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock of diphtheria. Burial took place Wednesday afternoon at Odd Fellows' cemetery. There are five other cases of diphtheria at the Stott home, but none are expected to prove fatal. Cage Stott, who was recently visiting relatives at Milton, where he was exposed to the disease, is believed to have unwittingly carried it here. No other diphtheria cases have appeared in this vicinity. The Ritzville Times, Thursday, August 6, 1908, issue Nellie Howard WASHTUCNA - Mr. and Mrs. John Howard were terribly bereaved Sunday by the tragic death of their little daughter, Nellie, who while riding with her father, fell from a heavy tank wagon and her head was crushed beneath its wheels. Accompanied by the little girl, Mr. Howard had gone to the river for a tank of water, and, returning home at 11 o'clock was about a mile from the house, when the wagon struck a rock, the jar throwing the child from the top. Death was instantaneous. Mr. Howard was unable to stop the team in time to save the child, and picking up the body carried it home to inform the family of the accident. Nellie Howard was 27 days less than 8 years old. She was born at Dayton. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Christian church in this city, Rev. James H. Edgar, of the United Presbyterian church, preached the funeral sermon. Interment was at the Odd Fellows' cemetery. -Washtucna Enterprise The Ritzville Times, Thursday, August 13, 1908, issue Emil Kanfield Emil Kanfield, the baker, who met with an accident by being caught in the cogs of the dough-mixer at the German bakery two weeks ago, died from his injuries at his home on College Hill Thursday night of last week. As stated in the Times of that day, the remaining hand was amputated, owing to an attack of gangrene, but contrary to the general impression, this was not the cause of death. There was a small artery located on the shoulder of the first arm amputated, broken by the accident. This was dressed by the surgeons, but as the patient became delirious at times and the bandages loosened, permitting a hemorrhage of the broken artery. In the opinion of the surgeons the patient lost more blood in this way than in any other, and, of course, more than enough to render it impossible for him to survive. Kanfield frequently expressed a desire to die, and those familiar with his condition will take a charitable view of the expression. The remains were escorted to Spokane Friday noon and buried in Greenwood cemetery Sunday afternoon, the funeral being conducted under the auspices of the Foresters of America, of which deceased was a member. The bakers' union of Spokane also attended in a body. Mr. Kanfield was 28 years of age, and is survived by a wife and two small children. They have a home in Spokane, and in addition are the beneficiaries of a $2,000 insurance policy in the Foresters. The Ritzville Times, Thursday, September 10, 1908, issue Staser Son The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Staser died Thursday of last week at Tacoma while the mother was visiting her parents. Mr. Staser went over at once, returning on Tuesday. Interment being made in the Tacoma cemetery. The Ritzville Times, Thursday, September 17, 1908, issue Arthur Bodinger Arthur Edward, the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bodinger, died on Thursday morning, Sept. 10, of intestinal trouble. The funeral was held from the family home near the Lincoln school Friday. Rev. W. M. Proctor conducted the funeral service. Mr. and Mrs. Bodinger have the sympathy of all their friends and neighbors in their sad loss. McCollom Infant Mr. and Mrs. G. N. McCollom, living 11 miles west of Ritzville, lost their three months old boy by death yesterday. The little fellow was taken ill from inflammaiton of the bowels on Tuesday and the parents brought him to the hospital for treatment. He seemed to grow some better for a time, but a second attack yesterday morning proved too acute to be overcome. The funeral will take place today from the residence of I. N. McCollom on Knob Hill at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. B. E. Koontz. The Ritzville Times, Thursday, September 24, 1908, issue Fatal Runaway A most distressing accident happened Sunday morning at the home of Henry Meisner, 11 miles northwest of Ritzville, when his team ran away, killing his 5- year-old daughter, Freda, and injuring two other children. The trouble occurred about 8 o'clock in the morning as the family was preparing to attend church. Mr. Meisner had hitched up the team to a spring wagon and had helped the two smaller children into the seats. He then went into the house on an errand, and during his absence the eldest daughter climbed into the vehicle. Mr. Meisner says that he thinks it was the flutter of her skirts that frightened the horses and caused them to run. A short distance from the house the flying wagon struck a pile of rock, throwing out the older children, bruising them some, but not seriously. Mr. and Mrs. Meisner ran to their assistance and discovered that the baby was not there. In the meantime, Willie Arlt, a neighbor, had done after the team and succeeded in catching them about a mile and a half from the starting place. He also reported that the baby was missing, and in the search that followed she was found some 80 rods away, with her head crushed and life extinct. Dr. Armann went out and cared for the injured children. Mr. Meiser was in town Tuesday, and said that the runaway had always shown a gentle disposition, and that he had frequently allowed them to stand unhitched. Funeral services were held for the little one Monday afternoon at the Lutheran church in this city, Rev. Henry Wittrick officiating, after which interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. Phillip May HATTON - Little Phillip May, the 3-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. May, residing north of Othello, died Wednesday of last week, and was laid to rest in the Cunningham cemetery the following day. Betty West Aunt Betty West, a pioneer mother of Adams county, died this morning at her home on the Kennedy ranch, near Hooper. W. R. Cunningham went down today to conduct the funeral services.