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 13, 1916, issue Death Of Mrs. Jacob Kiehn Last Friday occurred the death of Mrs. Jacob Kiehn at the Kiehn home on College Hill. The cause of the death was the result of an injury received from a fall in her home nearly a year ago. She underwent two operations inside two months and everything possible to relieve her and restore her to health was done, but to no avail. Death came as a final relief from the suffering. Katherine Elizabeth Kiehn was born in Russia, January 22, 1972, and died in Ritzville, Wash., January 7th, 1916, aged 43 years, 11 months and 15 days. She came with her parents to this country in 1878, settling first in Nebraska. Later they came to Washington, settling near Ritzville. She was married to Jacob Kiehn February 2, 1891. Three children were born to this union, only one of them, a daughter, Clara is living. Two boys died in infancy. Mrs. Kiehn leaves to mourn her departure, a husband, daughter, a step-mother, and three brothers. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the German Philadelphia Congregational church being conducted by Rev. Mr. Mueller of Rosalia, a former pastor. He was assisted by Rev. Morach and Rev. Gaiser. A large crowd of relatives and persons who had known and respected Mrs. Kiehn were present for the last sad rites. Interment was made in the local cemetery. Mrs. V. N. Cooper Dies In Illinois Mr. Robert West has sent us a copy of the Pittsfield, Ill., paper telling of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Cooper, at that place. Mr. and Mrs. West and their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Pence, and Mr. Pence were spending the winter in California when word reached them of the illness of Mrs. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. West traveled as fast as the trains could go to reach her bedside, but failed in the race with death. Mrs. Cooper was quite well known here and in the Washtucna country. She visited in Adams county only last summer. The account of her life and death as given in the Pittsfield paper are as follows: "Grace Rose West was born in New Hartford, Dec. 15, 1880. She was married to V. N. Cooper August 28, 1902. To this union were born two children, Lyndel Ross, aged 12 years, and Mary Frances, aged 1 year. Mrs. Cooper departed this life December 26, 1915, aged 35 years and 11 days. "Sister Cooper united with the Christian church at New Hartford at the age of 14 years under the preaching of Rev. D. W. Honn. She has always been a leader of the different departments of the church work. "On the evening of December 20 she was stricken with an attack of appendicitis and on Tuesday Dr. Mary Alton of Summer Hill was called. On Wednesday morning she seemed to be growing worse. Dr. Lacy of Pittsfield was called into consultation with Dr. Alton. They decided a surgical operation was imperative and a telegram was sent to Dr. Miller of Quincy, who arrived about 7:00 o'clock Wednesday evening. The operation revealed the presence of appendicitis, and also other serious complications which rendered her chances of recovery almost hopeless. "She leaves to mourn her loss the husband, two children, the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert West of Ritzville, Wash., one brother Frank West of Ritzville, two sisters, Mrs. B. M. Sitton and Mrs. Will Pence of Washtucna, Wash., and a host of other relatives and friends. "Funeral services were held at the New Hartford Christian church and the body was laid to rest in Prairie Mound cemetery." The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 3, 1916, issue Death Claims Mrs. Geissler Death claimed another old resident of the Odessa country yesterday when Mrs. F. J. Geissler passed away at her home southeast of town from that dread disease, cancer. Mrs. Geissler had been a woman of unusual strength and vigor until about a year ago when she first began to feel the effects of her ailment and from that time on began to fail slowly until the first of October when she was taken to Spokane for an operation, when it was learned that the malady had already done its fatal work and that life for her was but a matter of a few months. Knowledge of her complaint was mercifully kept from here and not until she neared the end did she suspect the exact cause of her trouble. For the past two months her suffering was intense, but she retained all her faculties until the last and bore it with patience and fortitude that portrayed a strong Christian character and a faith undaunted by the trials of the world. Mrs. Geissler's maiden name was Agnes Snyder and she was born at Lomon, Wis., on March 28, 1870. On the (number missing)th of April, 1888, she came to Pomeroy, Wash., to be united in marriage with frank J. Geissler and a year later they came to the Ritzville country and at that time located on the very edge of the farming community, which, as soon as the Great Northern came through, became Odessa territory. They lived on this ranch for 29 years and witnessed the locality grow to be one of the richest sections of Eastern Washington. Neighbors everywhere testify as to her kind acts and good deeds in time of need. Besides her husband, four chilren are left to mourn her loss: Mrs. G. P. Weber, Edward Geissler and the Misses Irene and Emily Giessler. Her first born, Frank M. Geissler, having preceded his mother through the valley and the shadow about six weeks ago, and no one doubts that his death also hastened that of his mother. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Monday, Rev. Fr. Phillip officiating, after which interment was made at the Catholic cemtery. -Odessa Record The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 10, 1916, issue Death Of Mrs. Bauer Mrs. Christina Margaret Bauer, familarily known as "Grandma" Bauer, died here yesterday morning at the advanced age of ninety-six. Her funeral will be held tomorrow from the German Philadelphia Congregational church at 2 p.m. We hope to have a full obituary next week. Mrs. Conrad Wolfle Claimed By Death Mrs. Conrad Wolfle of Spokane, well known to many people of Ritzville, died at the Wolfle home in Spokane on Monday. Mrs. Wolfle had been in failing health for many years, suffering from a weak heart and the end was not unexpected. Mrs. Wolfle's maiden name was Pauline Koch. She was a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Koch, sr. She was born in Russia and came to this country when she was about eight years of age. After settling in Nebraska for a time the family came to Ritzville. The deceased married Mr. Wolfle at Ritzville about sixteen years ago. After living for a year at Rossland, B.C., they removed to Spokane where they have since resided. Mr. Wolfle is a prominent mining man. At the time of her death Mrs. Wolfle was thirty-six years of age. Mrs. Wolfle leaves a great many relatives to mourn her departure. There were no children. Besides a husband, her parents survive; also four sisters, Mrs. J. Bauer, Mrs. Fred Bauer, Mrs. J. J. Koch, of Ritzville, and Mrs. Gale Smith of Spokane, and one brother, John Koch of this city. A number from here went to Spokane to attend the funeral which was held on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. T. H. Harper of the Westminister church of which she was a member. Funeral Of Albert Lemman Last Saturday at the Haight undertaking parlors were held the funeral services over the body of Mr. Albert Lemman. Mr. Lemman formerly resided here and was well known to many people here. He left here about fifteen years ago, going to Idaho and Montana. His death was caused accidently by the discharge of a gun in the hands of a friend. He was a cousin of E. R. and G. H. Lemman of this city. Rev. Whitmore officiated at the services. Albert Lemman was the son of Charles and Caroline Lemman. He was born at Bethany, Orsbin county, Kansas, July 12, 1879, and died at the Columbus hospital, Great Falls, January 30, 1916. He leaves to mourn his death a father, mother, one brother and two sisters. The brothers and sisters were present for the funeral. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 17, 1916, issue Funeral Of Mrs. Bauer The funeral of Mrs. Christina Bauer, the oldest resident of Adams county, who died at the age of 96, was held at the Philadelphia German Congregational church yesterday by the Rev. Mr. Morach, pastor, and the Rev. Mr. Egerland, pastor of the German Zion Congregational church, preaching. Mrs. Bauer resided in Adams county since 1884 and lost her husband 35 years ago. Three children survive her, all of whom were present, being Henry Bauer, Mrs. Valentine Miller and Mrs. George Adler, the oldest being 77 years of age. Thirty-three grandchildren and 116 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren survive. Mrs. Bauer held the distinction of having more relation in Adams county than any other individual. She lost her sight years ago and was confined to her bed for more than three years. Interment was held at the Ritzville cemetery. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, February 24, 1916, issue Death Of Mrs. Manning ODESSA - Mrs. Carrie B. Manning, wife of S. Rodman Manning, died at the family home at 121 north Buchanan street, Wenatchee, Saturday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Manning was born at Plessis, N. Y., September 21, 1837, and was the daughter of the late Dr. A. M. Dunten of Beaver Dam, Wis. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. H. F. Rice, of W. Cherry St., Wenatchee, a son, E. H. Manning, editor of the St. John Advocate, St. John, Wash., and grandchildren. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 9, 1916, issue Mrs. Emma Wood The funeral of Mrs. Emma Wood was held Monday at the Philadelphia Congregational church. Rev. Morach had charge of the German services and Rev. Whitmore of the English services. Interment was made in the Ritzville cemetery. Mrs. Emma Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bluhm, was born July 26, 1892, in North Dakota. Married August 1, 1914, to G. A. Wood of Cheney, Wash. One daughter was born to them, now six months old. Mrs. Wood came back to the home of her parents where she was nursed kindly and lovingly. However, an operation seemed advisable, but her bodily strength was too far gone to stand it successfully. She died March 5th at 10:30 a.m. at the hospital in Spokane. Age 24 years, 7 months, 10 days. The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 16, 1916, issue Chas. Hoffman Charles Hoffman one of the most widely known pioneers of the Sprague country passed away on Tuesday last. He has been failing in health for several years and on last Thursday suffered a stroke of apoplexy which kept him in an unconscious condition until the time of his death. He was 70 years, 1 month and 22 days old at death. The funeral, which was held on Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Congregational church, was attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Rev. Withrock, of Ritzville, preached the sermon. Charlie, as Mr. Hoffman was familiary called, was born in Saxony, Germany, on January 14, 1846, and in 1873 came to New York, from whence he went to St. Louis and from there to Denver. Mr. Hoffman was married in 1875 to Miss Agnes Schaufler of Denver and ten children were born to them, of whom eight are now living. They are: Albert, of Seattle; Mrs. Winchester of Spokane; Carl and Mrs. N. A. Pearson, of Springdale; Mrs. W. B. David of Kellogg, Idaho; George of Portland; Frank, of W. S. C.; and Walter, of Sprague. The widow also survived him. -Sprague Advocate The Washington State Journal and Ritzville Times, Thursday, March 30, 1916, issue Death of Francis M. Adams LEONE VALLEY - Taps were sounded and the last roll call was answered by Francis M. Adams at the Veteran's Home at Orting, Wash., on the 21st. He is survived by four children, his wife having preceded him in death some years ago, having been laid to rest in the Adams cemetery - a part of their homestead. Mr. Adams has been a familiar figure here for the past 14 years. Ever having a genial smile for all, he was universally respected by those who knew him. He was afflicted with paralysis some years ago and he has been a great sufferer, but bearing his afflictions nobly. He was a member of the Baptist church for many years.