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 Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 5, 1911, issue John Sullivan Charles Sullivan, a well known rancher of Rattlesnake Flat, has gone east with the remains of his nephew, John Sullivan, who died last Wednesday. John Sullivan came to the home of his uncle a few weeks ago suffering with typhoid fever, hoping that the change would be beneficial. The young man grew worse, and died as stated. The remains were taken to the young man's former home at Pittsfield, Illinios. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 12, 1911, issue Pioneer Passes Away After residing in this county since 1883, Aaron Hollenshead died late Friday night at the age of 82 years. He was born in Pennslyvania, and was one of the pioneers of Adams county. He is survived by a wife and five children. One son, Charles, lives in this city. For the past nine years Mr. Hollenshead has been an invalid as the result of a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. S. M. Conner officiating. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. Elmer Bush Dead Early Tuesday morning occurred the death of Elmer Bush at Mrs. Trantum's private hospital on C street. He was taken sick on the evening of the first day of the new year, underwent an operation the following Friday, and died three days later. He is survived by a wife, father and mother and five brothers, and one sister, all of whom live in the west. His mother came over from her home in Pullman before the operation, and was with her son for the last few days of his life. It was two years ago early next month that Elmer Bush and E. A. Krugel came here from Pullman and formed a partnership in the blacksmithing business. Previous to that Mr. Bush had been working for Mr. Krugel most of the time at Pullman for eight years. It was on last Easter Sunday that Elmer Bush, then 29 years of age, was united in marriage to Miss Clara Steward of Hoopeston, Illinois. The wedding took place at the home of Edward A. Krugel in this city, Rev. S. M. Conner performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Bush were both members of the Christian church. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Spokane on Saturday. Christina Kleinknecht Christina Kleinknecht was born December 1, 1869, near Elft, South Russia, where she lived until her 20th birthday. In the year 1890 she came to America. They lived in Spokane and Ritzville for four years and then moved on their place near Ralston. She died December 28, 1910, at 7 o'clock a.m. Her age was 41 years and 21 days. Her married life was blessed by seven children, of whom two have already gone before her. Mrs. Gabriel Burkhart Mrs. Gabriel Burkhart passed away at her home in Bloomer, Wis., a few days ago after a short illness with heart trouble. She was 65 years of age. Mrs. Burkhart was the mother of Mrs. Rose Seidl of this city. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 19, 1911, issue Pioneer Woman Dead Mrs. E. B. Lemman Laid To Rest in Ritzville Cemetery After a residence of 25 years in Adams county, and for the last nine years in this city, Mrs. E. B. Lemman was called home last Saturday afternoon. She had been in poor health for a year but her final illness lasted only three weeks. Mrs. Lemman was born in Ontario, Canada, and came to this county 25 years ago. She was 70 years of age last August. Besides a husband, she is survived by two sons, E. R. and G. H. Lemman. One son, Edgar, was killed in the Wellington slide on the Great Northern last winter. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She was a believer in the Zion Watchtowner faith and a minister of that faith, Rev. Mr. Field of Spokane, preached the funeral sermon. Mr. Lemman is a Mason, and Ritzville Lodge No. 101 attended the services. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. Dr. L. M. Davis, a brother of Mrs. Lemman, accompanied by his wife, arrived here a few hours before the sick woman lost consciousness and was able to talk with her. A cousin, C. S. Kinch of Sprague, also was here for the funeral. Died In Arizona Mrs. Oscar Caldwell died at Phoenix, Arizona, last Saturday. She was the daughter of John Sponsler of this city, and went to Arizona for her health about a month ago. Death was due to tuberculosis. She is survived by a husband and one child about a year old. The body was taken to Tipton, Mo., for burial beside her mother. Pioneer Capitalist Dead SPOKANE - Louis Ziegler, who erected the first brick building in Spokane after the big fire died Sunday. Mr. Ziegler was 74 years of age. He came to Spokane when it was merely a country village and entered the hardware business. His estate is worth $300,000. Mrs. Lizzie A. Willard LIND - Last Monday noon, while at the postoffice for her mail, Mrs. Lizzie A. Willard was stricken with paralysis caused by hemorrhage on the brain and died at her home three hours later without regaining consciousness. Since the death of her daughter, Mrs. Finley Urguhart, she has lived with her son-in-law. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Friday afternoon, Rev. F. A. Moore, the pastor, officiating. Deceased was 57 years, 10 months and 28 days old at the time of her death and has been a resident of Washington for the past twelve years, coming here from Cumberland, Wisconsin. -Lind Leader The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 26, 1911, issue Mrs. Heimbigner Buried Mrs. Mary Heimbigner, wife of Conrad Heimbigner of this city, died at Hot Lake, Oregon, Sunday, of cerebral hemorrhage. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday evening and the funeral is announced for 1 o'clock this afternoon at the German Methodist church. Burial will be in the Spanger cemetery. Mrs. Heimbigner was a resident of this county for 19 years. She was the mother of 11 children. Five boys and four girls survive. She was 73 years of age. Matt Burkhart Dead Matthew Burkhart, for the past 19 years a resident of Adams county, died at Dayton Sunday after a short illness. Mr. Burkhart emigrated from Kansas to Dayton, Wash., where he lived for a short time and then came to Adams county and took up a homestead on Burkhart Flat. For two or three years he was a resident of Ritzville. His wife died two years ago. Two sons, Lee and Archie, live on the home place. One daughter, Mrs. Thomas German, lives at Ellensburg. Mr. Burkhart has been making his home at Dayton most of the time for the past year or two. He was 58 years of age. S. D. Hower LIND - The funeral of Mr. S. D. Hower was held from the M. E. church Friday, January 13, 1911, Rev. Moore conducting the services. Mr. Hower was 61 years, 3 months and 6 days of age at the time of death, January 11, which occurred at the Milwaukee hospital at St. Joe, Idaho. Mrs. Ben Roth Dead After a long illness with cancer of the liver, Mrs. Ben Roth died at her home Monday eveing at 5 o'clock. She was 54 years of age. She is survived by a husband, one daughter, Mrs. John Bourchier, and one son, Bennie Roth. Funeral services were held at the German Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, and burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 16, 1911, issue Pioneer Passes Away J. M. Kauffman Dies At Age of 69 Years Jacob Manning Kauffman, one of the pioneers of Adams county, died at his home in this city Saturday, after a two years' illness with Bright's diesease. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, February 12, Rev. Mr. Hoskins officiating. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. Mr. Kauffman was born in Pennsylvania in 1842, and came to the Pacific Northwest in 1852. He was married to Malisa Robbins in 1870. A wife and six children are left to mourn their loss. Worthy Lady Passed Way Prominent Member of Eastern Star Is Suddenly Called Home Mrs. Henry Nagel died suddenly at her home in this city at 10 o'clock Monday evening. She had been ill for a week or two, but had been improving until Monday and no alarm was felt over her condition until a short time before her death. A weak heart refused to beat. She was 48 years of age. Besides a husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry J. Miller, and one son, Will, both of whom are living in Portland. The children arrived home Tuesday evening and the funeral services were held from the house Wednesday at 1 o'clock, in charge of the Eastern Star, and at the German Congregational church at 2 o'clock. At the request of the mayor all business houses were closed from 12:30 until 2:30 o'clock. The body was taken to Portland for interment. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 28, 1911, issue Estimable Lady Dead Every store in Ritzville was closed for an hour Saturday following the funeral of Mrs. W. R. Cunningham, Sr., who died at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon after a few days' illness. Pneumonia and a nervous breakdown combined to take her strength. Funeral services were conducted at the house at 10:30 Saturday morning, S. M. Conner, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Mrs. Cunningham was nearly 74 years of age, and had been a resident of Ritzville for about 20 years. She was a great home lover and a devout Christian lady. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Mrs. F. P. French, Will R. Cunningham, Jr., and Mrs. H. S. Petty; four grandchildren, Ellsworth and Edna French, and Randolph and Creigh Cunningham, all of whom are residents of Spokane. A sister, Lizzie P. James, resides at the Cunningham home. George A. James of Boston, Mass., and R. F. James, of Lincoln, her brothers, also survive her. Mrs. Cunningham was born at Zanesville, Ohio, August 4, 1837. She was the daughter of Judge George James and Martha James. She grew up in the city of Zanesville. On the 4th day of January, 1865, she was married to William Randolph Cunningham of Kentucky. In the fall of 1865 they moved to Bourbon county, Kentucky, and settled near Paris. In January, 1867, they left Kentucky for Jackson county, Missouri, bringing with them their only child, Alice, who was born August 15, 1866, in Bourbon county, Ky. In March, 1867, settling on their farm near Peculiar, Cass county, Mo. During their residence at that place two other children were born, Wiliam and Elizabeth. On the day of her death she and her husband had lived together for 46 years, 1 month and 12 days. Mrs. Cunningham obeyed the gospel at Paris, Kentucky, in March, 1866, making the confession under David Walk, a very prominent minister of the Church of Christ. Mrs. August Berndt LIND - Mrs. August Berndt died at her home in this city Wednesday morning, February 16th, 1911, from pneumonia. Funeral sercies were held at the German Baptist church and interment took place in the cemetery north of Lind. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 2, 1911, issue Keegan Infant LIND - The little four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Keegan of Warden, died Wednesday of pneumonia, and was buried today in St. Mary's cemetery, twelve miles west of Lind. -Lind Leader The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 23, 1911, issue Body Of Haas Found Floating under the soft ice near the shore of Medical Lake, the boy of Al. P. Haas was discovered by Mrs. G. T. Davis last Friday. Mrs. Davis lives on the shore of the lake and she noticed a dark spot under the ice for several days. As the ice thawed and grew thinner, she brought a field glass into use and discovered that the dark object about 100 feet from the shore was that of a body. Superintendent Semple of the hospital for the insane was notified and the body was removed. Mrs. Haas and Mrs. C. W. Thompson of Lind, and E. D. Gilson of this city, went to Medical Lake, and brought the body to Lind Saturday night. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A brief service was held at the house and at the church. Burial was at Lind. It was on Christmas Eve that Mr. Haas, with another patient in the hospital, escaped from the third story window by means of bedding tied together. Tracks showed that Haas ran straight to the lake and plunged in. Diligent search under the direction of E. D. Gilson and Superintendent Semple failed to locate the body. When the body finally came to the surface last week it was about 300 feet north of the point where it entered the water. Frank Lang, the other patient who escaped from the hospital at the same time, has not been located. There is no evidence that he went near the lake. Elva Sparks WASHTUCNA - Elva, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Sparks, died at St. Luke's hospital in Spokane last Saturday night.