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 4, 1912, issue James W. Carpenter ODESSA - James W. Carpenter, a rancher living north of Krupp, died suddenly of heart failure Sunday. Deceased was 58 years of age. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 11, 1912, issue Mrs. C. H. Spalding Mrs. C. H. Spalding died in Spokane last Sunday night. Mr. Spalding is a prominent attorney of Lind. He has the sympathy of his many Ritzville friends. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 18, 1912, issue H. A. Page At the hospital in this city at noon on Monday, January 15th, 1912, Mr. H. A. Page, aged 65 years died of strangulated hernia and choronic Bright's disease. Deceased was a native of New York, where his relatives now reside. At one time he was in comfortable circumstances but in later years had frittered it away, dying a county charge. The interment was made from Haight's undertaking parlors Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Selcho Mrs. Fred Selcho died last Friday at the hospital in this city. The funeral services were held in the German Lutheran church last Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were taken to the Ritzville cemetery. The deceased was operated on the Monday previous to her death by Dr. D. A. Hewit, and while the operation was successful, it had been too long put off to save her life. Deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. Mrs. C. H. Spalding Mrs. C. H. Spalding, whose death was mentioned in the Journal-Times last week, was buried in the Golden Dale cemetery. Mrs. Spalding was born and raised in this place. The funeral was held last Wednesday. Axel Johnson WASHTUCNA - While being taken from a wagon into the depot Sunday, Axel Johnson, who was suffering from an acute attack of pneumonia, died before assistance could be given him and his remains were taken to C. E. Wilson's undertaking rooms. He had been sick for several days in the railroad camp of Olaf Olson, and not having any suitable place to care for the sick the company's physician advised that he be taken to the hospital in Spokane. The weather was very cold and the eight mile ride proved more than he could stand. Mrs. E. A. Thompson WASHTUCNA - Mrs. E. A. Thompson who was reported seriously ill, died Thursday of last week at her home in Rockford, from an acute attack of Bright's disease. Mrs. Thompson's illness was of short duration and the news of her death was a shock to her relatives and friends here, she having resided here several years before moving to Rockford. The circumstances of Mrs. Thompson's death make it extremely sad. She was a young woman, only twenty-five years of age and besides her husband she is survived by three small children, the youngest of which is a new-born babe. Besides her immediate family she is survived by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Michael Reiman ODESSA - Michael Reiman, for several years a resident of Odessa, died at his home in Quincy, to which place he moved about four years ago, Tuesday morning of Bright's disease, aged 69 years. He had been ill for about a year and during the past two weeks had endured great suffering, death finally coming to his relief. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, January 25, 1912, issue Joe Ryan Joe Ryan, aged 55, died in the Adams county jail last Thursday night. The deceased was afflicted with tuberculosis. County Physician Dr. D. A. Hewit attended the man. George Coss was with the man when he died. Nothing is known of his history or relatives. He was buried by O. R. Haight at the expense of the county. This makes that third county charge that has died within the past week. John Newlin John Newlin died at the hospital Monday night of consumption of the bowels. The deceased would have been fifty years of age had he lived until the fourth of next month. The I. O. O. F. lodge of this place escorted the remains to the train. Interment will be made in the Lind cemetery. Mr. Newlin, during his last sickness, had the sympathy of his many friends and to the loves ones whom he left this heartfelt sympathy is extended. Mrs. Allen Clark WASHTUCNA - Mrs. J. H. Gill of this place and Mrs. J. M. Booth of Kahlotus received the sad news Wednesday that their sister, Mrs. Allen Clark of Monmouth, Oregon, who has been ill for several months, died Tuesday in a hospital in Portland. Mrs. Clark underwent an operation about a month ago, and was thought to be recovering, but later grew worse, and was taken to Portland for another operation. After arriving there her condition would not permit an operation. She failed rapidly and died within a few days after reaching Portland. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 1, 1912, issue Mrs. Rippetoe SPRAGUE - Mrs. Rippetoe, formerly Mrs. Imbler, died at Lamont Wednesday and was buried at the Colyar cemetery today. Services were conducted from the Greshman church. Mrs. Rippetoe was one of the oldest pioneers in the Sprague country, having been here more than thirty years. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 15, 1912, issue Mrs. Hemphill Passes Away Mrs. Ira Hemphill, of McDowell, Mo., died early Sunday morning at the Adams House, after an illness of eight weeks. Typhoid fever, complicated with an abcess of the liver, proved to be the fatal cause of her death. Mrs. Hemphill had been visiting relatives and friends in different parts of the state, and was planning her return trip home when she was taken sick. Mr. Hemphill arrived from their home in Missouri a few days after Mrs. Hemphill was taken sick, and was with her until her death. Charles, the twelve year old son of Mrs. Hemphill, has been sick with typhoid fever, in the same room with his mother for the past seven weeks, is reported out of danger. Mrs. Hemphill leaves a husband, son and daughter, and one brother, J. D. Adams of Hatton, to mourn her loss. She was also a cousin of J. Oscar Adams of this city. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Hatton. D. C. Wolverton ODESSA - D. C. Wolverton, aged 73 years, who came to the Odessa country in 1906 from Cincinnati, Ohio, and settled on a homestead about eight miles north of town, died Wednesday evening, February 7, from cerebral hemmorrhage, or blood clot of the brain. He had been in failing health for two years and suffered from indigestion and had dizzy spells frequently. He came to town Wednesday to consult a physician regarding his condition, and was returning home with Henry Strate, a young rancher, living about four miles north of town, with whom he had been staying lately, about six o'clock in the evening, and when about two miles out he complained of feeling dizzy and leaned against his companion for support. A few minutes later he gave a gasp and collapsed in the seat. Mr. Strate, fearing he was dead, turned his team around and drove to Jos. Horak's place near by to get a lantern to look at his aged friend, and finding no signs of life, brought him back to town and called Dr. Ganson, who pronounced the man dead. The deceased was then taken to Stone's undertaking rooms and his brother, T. B. Wolverton, who lives on a ranch north of town, notified of his death. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 29, 1912, issue Dr. James R. Williams Dies Suddenly "Put your hand on my head; I am dying now," was the only warning that Mrs. Dr. James R. Williams had of her husband's illness, who died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home near Benge. The doctor had been suffering from severe pain in his head for some time, but it was not thought to be at all serious. He owned a drug store at Benge and was at his place of business the day before his death, apparently enjoying his usual health. He went home late in the evening and retired. About two o'clock in the morning Mrs. Williams was awakened by the struggling of her husband. She asked him if he was ill and he told her to put her hand on his head, and said that he was dying. The doctor was only forty-four years old, being in good health his sudden death was a severe shock to Mrs. Williams and his friends. The exact cause of his death is not known. Physicians say it was apoplexy or an abscess on the brain. Besides a wife he is survived by one child, a son about ten years of age. Dr. Williams was a man of high standing, a member of the Masonic Order and a charter member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at Benge. While visiting at Spangle one time the doctor made the remark that if he died in this country he wanted to be buried in the cemetery at that place, so Mrs. Williams took his body there for burial. Upon their arrival at Spokane the members of the Masonic fraternity took charge of the body and he was buried under the Masonic ceremony. -Washtucna Enterprise The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 7, 1912, issue Moore Infant LIND - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore's three weeks old baby died in the family home on Third Street Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. The little one had been suffering with pneumonia for about a week. Funeral services conducted by Mr. Jack Phillips, were held at the house at ten o'clock Wednesday morning. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 14, 1912, issue Jay Killeberger HATTON - Jay Killeberger died in Othello last Tuesday at 11 o'clock p.m., aged 35 years. The remains were brought to Hatton for burial. The Odd Fellows Lodge had charge of the funeral services. Mr. Killeberger leaves a wife and three children. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 21, 1912, issue Mr. Love MARENGO - The death of Mr. Love last Sunday night was a shock to this community. Deceased was a relative of Andrew Morgan, with whom he was visiting at the time of his death. He was buried at Lind on the following Tuesday. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 28, 1912, issue Old Resident Passes Away It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of William Spanjer, ex-county commissioner and old time resident of Adams county. Mr. Spanjer has been residing in Quincy, Wash., and about two weeks ago removed to Spokane, where on last Sunday evening he passed away. The remains were brought to Ritzville Monday evening, and were buried from the German Congregational church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr. Spanjer is survived by a wife and seven children: Mrs. Henry Rosenoff, Sr., Mrs. Fred Weiland, who lives near Chicago, Mrs. Hans Thompson of Spokane, Miss Minnie Spanjer of this city, William, George and John Spanjer, who make their home in Quincy. Griffith Infant WASHTUCNA - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith died Monday, having been ill since its birth about three weeks ago. The funeral was held the following day and interment was made in Odd Fellows cemetery. Because of illness Rev. J. E. Heeter was not able to attend the funeral and prayer services were held at the cemetery.