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, October 5, 1911, issue Setters Infant A report of the sad news of the death of the 2-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Setters has reached us. Only about a year ago they had a son burned to death in a fire which destroyed their home. Burl Edwards WASHTUCNA - Burl, the 10-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Edwards, died Saturday of last week after an illness that lasted for several weeks. The little one had never been robust and during the hot weather he suffered an attack of bowel trouble form which he could not recover. Andrew Heimbigner ODESSA - Andrew Heimbigner, a well known farmer, living on the county line, about ten miles southeast of Odessa, died Sunday of cancer, following a protracted illness. Eason Infant SPRAGUE - The 3-year old daughter of Barney Eason of Spokane died Thursday morning at 5 o'clock following an illness in which scarlet fever, diphtheria and pneumonia followed each other, leaving the child in a weakened condition. Funeral arrangements are not known here. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, October 12, 1911, issue Allen J. Savage Dies Last Thursday occurred the death of Allen Savage of Paha, one of Adams county's pioneers. He was 71 years of age on the first of the month and had made his home at Paha for a number of years. The direct cause of his death was gangrene. He had suffered for some time with trouble in one of his feet and he had been operated on at the hospital a number of times. The remains were brought to Ritzville on Saturday, the funeral services being conducted at the Methodist church, Rev. William Hoskins officiating and from there they were taken to the cemetery for burial. He is survived by three sons and two daughters who, with the exception of one daughter, are residents of this county and were present at the time of his death. J. M. Stewart WASHTUCNA - Without giving any warning or any reason, J. M. Stewart, a pioneer of the Benge country, and a highly respected citizen of that community, committed suicide Tuesday by drinking the contents of a three ounce bottle of carbolic acid. Hazel Ray CUNNINGHAM - Died-Sunday, Sept. 24, 1911, Little Hazel Ray, 2-year old daughter of James and Vadie Ray. She had been sick about three months and the end came gradual and peaceful. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Morton of Hatton. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, October 19, 1911, issue Myron Casterlin Dies A. J. Coss received word a few days ago of the death of his father-in-law, Myron Casterlin, at Ocean Side, California, where he had been staying with one of his sons. Mrs. Coss had left for Waitsburg for a visit with one of her sisters, Mrs. Frank Baird, and the sad news was forwarded to her at that place. Rev. Schoenhuth Dead Word has been received of the death of Rev. Schoenhuth who, for a number of years, made his home in this city, but who has been living in Missouri for the past four years. At one time he was a partner in the mercantile business with D. J. Kalkwarf. Mary Guier WASHTUCNA - Mrs. Mary Guier, mother of T. J. Guier of this place, died Wednesday at her son's home at the ripe old age of seventy-eight years. Mrs. Guier had been failing rapidly in health the past two years and last winter her son and wife visited her at Warrensburg, Mo. She returned to Washington with them since that time. Mrs. A. D. Hull SPRAGUE - The many friends of Mrs. A. D. Hull will be sorry to learn of her death. She was taken suddenly sick in the Idaho Hotel at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with ulcer of the stomach, and died October 1st. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, October 26, 1911, issue Aged Lady Passes Away At eleven o'clock Monday night, after an illness of several months, during nearly all of which time she has been bed-fast, Mrs. Louise Zimmerman one of Adams county's pioneers, breathed her last. While the end had been expected for some time, and during the last few days was known to be near at hand, the grief of losing a loving mother and wife was none the less hard to bear. Over seventy-five years of age, she had known pioneer life nearly all of her days. She was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, where she lived with her parents until at the age of 20. She emigrated with the other members of the family to Minnesota where five years later she was married to Henry Zimmerman. At the time of the moving of the family to Minnesota the Indians of that section were hostile to the white settlers and she has known what it meant to have an Indian tomahawk brandished over her head. When the Civil war broke out she was left with two children to take care of while her husband fought for his country's cause, where he remained until the close of that struggle. Twenty-three years ago last May the family arrived in Ritzville and again they were made acquainted with the hardships of pioneer life, Mr. Zimmerman serving the county two terms as sheriff. Last May she was taken down with typhoid fever, from which she partially recovered, but never regained her former strength. A complication of diseases finally set in and in her weakened condition, she was unable to withstand their ravages. She is survived by her husband, Three daughters, Mrs. H. E. Hill, and Mrs. H. E. Gritman of this city, and Mrs. Ray Ginzkey of Soldier, Idaho, and a son, John Zimmerman, now residing at White Salmon, Washington. The funeral services were held at the First Congregational church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. M. L. Hutton officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Ritzville cemetery in the presence of many friends and relatives. Old Timer Dies On Tuesday afternoon, October 17th, occurred the funeral of Charles C. Van Vleet, one of Adams county's most respected citizens. He had been ill but a few days with a very severe attack of pneumonia, to which he succumbed at 7 o'clock Monday morning at the family home, seven miles north of here, where he had resided for a number of years. He is survived by a wife, four sons and a daughter, three brothers and sisters, and seven half brothers and sisters. A long procession of relatives and friends followed the remains to the Ritzville cemetery after the conclusion of an impressive ceremony at the home, at which Gentry Rushing officiated. At the time of his death, Mr. Van Vleet was over fifty-six years of age. Mary Opal Campbell HATTON - Mary Opal Campbell died at Hatton, Wash., Oct. 15, 1911, after an illness of forty-seven days at the age of 12 years, 4 months and 17 days. Mrs. J. M. Bergen WARDEN - Mrs. J. M. Bergen died at the family home nine miles northwest of Warden early Monday morning after an illness of several weeks. Death was due to inflammation of the lungs and other complications. Mrs. Bergen was attended during her illness by Dr. Harris of Warden, and by her brother, Dr. Entz of Hillsboro, Kansas. The funeral was held on Wednesday at her late residence, from which place the body was taken to the cemetery six miles north of Warden for burial. Deceased was one of the early settlers in this section, having resided here for the past ten years. She is survived by her husband an only child, Isaac C. Bergen, who owns a homestead in this vicinity. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, November 2, 1911, issue Mrs. Gull The remains of Mrs. Gull of spokane, formerly a resident of the Flat, were laid to rest in the Bemis cemetery near Ralston last week. Her husband was buried there several years ago. ( A second notice headlined Washtucna provides different information) Mrs. R. J. Gull, who was formerly a resident of Adams county, was buried Tuesday in the Rogers cemetery on Rattlesnake Flat. At the time of her death, Mrs. Gull resided with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Osmer, at Spokane. While in Adams county, her husband died and was buried here and she expressed a desire to be buried beside him. To comply with her wishes her children brought the remains here for their last resting place. Mr. Janks ODESSA - Marshal E. J. Jenks received the sad intelligence of the death of his father by wire Tuesday, and left for Seattle Tuesday evening to attend the funeral. Mr. Janks Sr., was a veteran of the Civil war and in that memorable conflict received wounds from which he never fully recovered and which finally caused his death. Mrs. Ludwig Michaelson ODESSA - After many weeks of suffering Mrs. Ludwig Michaelson passed peacefully away Sunday evening of cancer of the stomach, aged 64 years. The deceased, whose christian name was Catherine Maria Holman, was born in Ogdenburg, Germany, November 10, 1846, and emigrated to this country in 1868, settling in Nebraska, where a few years later she was wedded to Ludwig Michaelson. To this union were born seven children, all boys, beings W. L., J. C., H. E., and A. M. Michaelson of this place, and Louis, Edward and George, who still reside in Nebraska. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, November 9, 1911, issue Jas. Burroughs SPRAGUE - Jas. Burroughs, known to many of our older readers as Hoodoo Billy, was killed by an I. & W. N. train at Seasons, Idaho, on October 24. In driving across the tracks he misjudged the distance and was caught, and he and his team instantly killed. Mr. Burroughs lived with his wife and family on a ranch near Spirit Lake, Idaho. He came to Sprague previous to the founding of the town and homesteaded the John Ramsey place east of town, where he lived until about 13 years ago. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, November 16, 1911, issue Roy Heater Roy Heater, the 10-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Heater of Washtucna, died last Sunday morning of Bright's disease, after an illness of more than a year. The remains will be taken to Dayton for interment. Dies From Injuries Last Thursday afternoon Sam Bich, living between this place and Warden, fell from his load as he was returning to his home, and received injuries from which he died the following Saturday, says the Othello Times. Mr. Bich was taking a load of vegetables home, and when about five miles from his place one of the bags started to slide, and in attempting to stop it, he lost his balance and fell head first between the wheels. Mr. Dawley, who was riding with Mr. Bich, immediately stopped the horses, and managed to get the injured man on the wagon and took him to his home. A doctor was soon procured and at the first examination it was thought there was a chance that he might recover, but it soon developed that he was hurt far worse that at first appeared. In falling he struck on his head, injuring the spinal column, which caused paralysis of the upper portion of he body. He died Saturday morning. He leaves a wife and five children. Mrs. Albert Banko ODESSA - Mrs. Albert Banko died Sunday evening at Wilson Creek from tuberculosis, following a lingering illness. A husband and two children, one by a former marriage are left to mourn the loss of wife and mother. The funeral, which was held at Wilson Creek Monday afternoon, was attended by Mrs. H. Mitchell, Mrs. J. D. Banko, and Mrs. C. E. Davis of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Banko were formerly residents of Odessa. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, November 23, 1911, issue Farmer Drowns At Colfax While in Colfax last Wednesday attending to some business matters, James Campbell, a wealthy farmer and stock raiser at Pampa, fell into the Palouse river and was drowned. At the place where he was drowned the bank of the river is about ten feet high. At this place a foot bridge crosses the stream, and the theory is that he lost his bearings and walked over the high bank. The water was not deep, however, and it is thought he was rendered unconscious by the fall. When found yesterday morning his body was in about three feet of water. His family at Pampa were notified by wire of his tragic death. John Ross of this place, a nephew of Mr. Campbell, was notified also, and left yesterday for that place. Mr. Campbell was one of the pioneer settlers of this country and was a prominent and highly respected man. -Washtucna Enterprise The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, November 30, 1911, issue Robert Shimek ODESSA - J. F. Shimek was at Spokane Sunday to attend the funeral of his nephew, Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. A. Shimek, who died Saturday. The deceased lad was 13 years old. The funeral occurred Sunday morning at 9:30 from Buchanan chapel and interment took place in Fairmount cemetery. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, December 21, 1911, issue Mrs. Mary O'Neill Mrs. A. Faucher was called to Tacoma last Thursday by a telegram announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary O'Neill in that city. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, December 28, 1911, issue Mrs. George Kinch WASHTUCNA - Jacob Felch of this place received word Wednesday that his sister, Mrs. George Kinch, of Stillwell, Kansas, died on the 5th of this month. Mr. Felch was not advised of the nature of her illness, but the sad message stated she had been sick over a year.