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 sgardner@ritzcom.net ==================================================================== The Journal-Times Thursday, October 2, 1919, issue Edwin C. Treadwell Edwin C. Treadwell was born at Buxton Center, near Portland, Maine, March 24, 1847, and died at Retsil, Wash., Sept. 24, 1919. He was of Revolutionary stock, his grandfather serving under Washington at Valley Forge. The twelfth of thirteen children, he was the last survivor of his family. His father died when he was eight years old and his mother when he was twelve. The orphaned boy lived with his brothers and sisters and received the rudiments of a common school education in the schools of his native state. He worked in the Cloth mills of Soco and Biddiford until the last year of the Civil War, when the 17-year-old boy volunteered in Company F., 8th Maine recruits. He served eleven months and fifteen days until honorably discharged. He learned the trade of wheelwright and came west into Iowa where he married Ettie R. Sherman, the daughter of Rev. Shedrech Sherman in 1870 at Nashua, Iowa. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. The sons, Clarence S., Albion K. and R. A. Treadwell, survive him. The little daughter died in Iowa at the age of 3 1/2 years. He removed from Iowa to Kansas in the early 80s and from Kansas to Washington in 1902. His companion preceded him to their heavenly reward nearly four years ago. Early in life he became a Christian and lived a faithful and exemplary life. He was a good man, a loving husband and father, an ernest and loyal Christian. His sons have a priceless heritage in the Godly example he has left them. The funeral was held from the Baptist church of Ritzville of which he was a member on Friday, Sept. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. J. B. D. Adams of Spokane conducted the service and he was laid to rest beside his wife in the Ritzville cemetery. Mrs. Lizzie Schaefer Last Thursday night occurred the death of Mrs. Lizzie Schaefer which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sellars. Mrs. Schaefer would have been 81 had she lived til December. She was born in Russia but has lived in this country for many years. She is survived by four children, Henry L., George and Jacob of Ritzville, sons; and Mrs. Maggie Sellars, a daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. F. Eggerland and burial was made in the local cemetery. Mrs. Mary C. Buehler In the death of Mrs. Mary C. Buehler this community lost a most worthy woman, one who had been active in the work of hte home and of the church, and who leaves the heritage of a noble mother. Marie Catherine Rapp, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Rapp, was born March 15, 1855, in Salem, Allegan Co., Michigan. She was married in 1894 to Jacob Buehler of Irving, Mich. This marriage was blessed with three sons and five daughters: Mrs. Minnie Bursch of Seattle; Mrs. Emma Meek of Newport, Idaho; George and Oscar of Ritzville; Mrs. Lydia Cornelius of Renton, Wash.; Mrs. Maggie Cornelius of Iowa; Phillip of Minnesota and Hulda Kern of Vancouver, Wash. In 1891 the family located in Ritzville, which remained the family home. In June, 1905, Mr. Buehler passed away. Mrs. Buehler continued to live in Ritzville or to make her home with her children. For the past seven years she had been afflicted with heart trouble. On Tuesday night, September 16, 1919, at 11:30 she passed away at Rocklyn, Wash., at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 1 day. Mrs. Buehler was an early convert to the church and remained through life a loyal worker in the German M. E. church. She was well acquainted with the church work and interested in the cause of missions. She is survived by 8 children, 31 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; also two brothers and one sister, as well as very many friends. The funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 20, at the English M. E. church, conducted by Rev. G. A. Maag of the German M. E. church. Interment was made in the M. E. cemetery east of Ritzville. The Journal-Times Thursday, October 9, 1919, issue Mrs. William McKay Mrs. William McKay, a former resident of Ritzville, passed away at the St. Luke's hospital, Spokane, on Friday, Oct. 3rd, at 10:10 a.m., following an operation for gall stones. The funeral services were held at Smith and Co.'s Spokane, on Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. A. Luckenbach, pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church. The remains were brought to Ritzville on No. 1 Monday and laid to rest in the family plot at the local cemetery. Mrs. McKay's maiden name was Patience Tull. She was born in Indiana, Nov. 2, 1852, and was thus nearly 67 years of age at the time of her death. She with a brother and sister were left orphans in Civil War times. She grew up in Indiana, removing when about twenty years old to Nebraska. She engaged in the profession of teaching and for a good many years followed this calling. She was united in marriage to Mr. William McKay at Ritzville in 1893. They continued to make their home here until about 1904 when they removed to Spokane. Mrs. McKay has been in poor health for several years. Two years ago they spent the winter in California hoping that the change would be beneficial. Everything possible was done in the attempt to restore her to health but the encroachments of disease finally overcame her resistance. Mrs. McKay is survived by her husband, Mr. William McKay, who was a pioneer settler of Adams county, her aged mother, Mrs. Catherine M. Davis, now in her 84th year, of Rushville, Nebraska; a sister, Mrs. J. H. Edmunds, also of Rushville; a brother, A. I. Tull of St. Paul; a half brother, W. J. Davis of Arizona; and a half sister, Mrs. William Pratt, Holly, Colo. Her sister, Mrs. Edmonds, was with her in the last illness. She feels her loss very deeply, inasmuch as they had been very close to each other from childhood when their father died. The Journal-Times, Thursday, October 23, 1919, issue Mrs. A. J. Truax The death of Mrs. A. J. Truax of Rockford, the mother of Judge John Truax of Ritzville, occurred Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Deaconess hospital at Spokane. Mrs. Truax had been in failing health for a year. Her husband and son were with her when the end came. Funeral services were held at Smith & Co.'s Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. H. A. Luckenbach, pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church. The remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. Mary Geiser was born Aug. 30th, 1854, near Wolcotville, Ind. She grew to womanhood in that state, and was married to Mr. Aaron J. Truax in Nov., 1874. They lived in Michigan where their son John was born. Thirteen years ago they removed to Washington, locating first at Othello. Later they removed to Cheney and a few years ago settled at Rockford. Mrs. Truax is survived by her husband, her son, and by eight brothers and sisters. Newman Was Pastor Here George H. Newman, who was pastor of the First Congregational church here from 1896 to 1900, passed away at his home in Colfax on Friday, October 10th. He is remembered with the highest favor by residents of the city at that period. The Colfax Gazette of last week contained the following obituary: "George H. Newman, highly respected citizen of Whitman county for 25 years and recently clerk of the board of county commissioners, died at his home in this city at 11 o'clock last Friday morning, aged 60 years and 7 days. He had been grievously ill with cancer of the stomach for more than a year, but with unflinching courage stayed by the work until two days before his death. "The funeral was held at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the Colfax cemetery. "Besides a wife, Mr. Newman leaves three children, Miss Roberta Newman, Mrs. Marie Dorman and John H. Newman. One son, Clark Newman, died last November. "George Henry Newman was born October 3, 1859, near Candor, Tioga county, New York. He attended Sook academy at Montour Falls, N. Y., and later Amherst college, being in the class of 1888 of that institution. He began preaching in his home church at Fairfield when he was 16 years of age. He came west to Denver, Colorado, for his health 33 years ago." The Journal-Times Thursday, October 30, 1919, issue Mrs. Frank Lepley Dead Hatton friends fo the B. F. Lepley family were shocked Tuesday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Lepley at her home in Great Falls, Mont. No direct information has been obtained but it is reported she was up and well in the morning and died about noon. Mrs. Lepley was a devoted wife and mother, a good Christian and a kind and sympathetic friend and neighbor, whom to know was to love. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. Lepley and the boys in their great loss. The Journal-Times Thursday, November 6, 1919, issue George Adler, Senior Last Saturday evening at his home in this city, occurred the death of George Adler, sr. Mr. Adler had been troubled with diabetes for the past twelve years, and the past year and a half has been confined to his home. He was able to be up and eat breakfast with his family on the day of his death. Mr. Adler was born and raised in Russia, the date of his birth being April 1, 1853. He came with his family to America 28 years ago, settling on a homestead six miles southwest of town. Thirteen years ago he retired and removed to Ritzville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Zion Congregational church, conducted by Rev. F. Eggerland. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. Mr. Adler is survived by his wife and four children, J. C., Conrad, Frank and Miss Lydia, all of Ritzville. Mrs. John Hille Mrs. John Hille passed away in a Spokane hospital last Thursday following an operation. The body was brought to Ritzville Friday for funeral services, which were held Sunday afternoon at the Philadelphia church. Mrs. Hille was born in Russia and was 56 years old at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband in this city and by eight children: Louis Doering, Mrs. Mary Schulz, Christ Doering, John Doering, Mrs. Appaliona Milcher, Mrs. Saloma Hille, Solomon Doering. The Journal-Times Thursday, November 13, 1919, issue Johann George Walter On Tuesday there passed away at his residence in this city, Johann George Walter. Death was the result of facial erysiplas. Mr. Walter was born in Russia but came to America being attracted by the opportunities in this country. At the time of his death he was aged 55 years, 8 mos., and 28 days. He leaves a wife and several children, one of them being Mrs. Joe Bastron. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The Journal-Times Thursday, November 20, 1919, issue Koch Funeral Last Friday Draws Throng In tribute to Will S. Koch, ex-solider, who died as a result of a gunshot wound accidently inflicted during the Armistice Day celebration, a large concourse of people assembled at the Lutheran church last Friday afternoon for the funeral services. Rev. O. T. Just, pastor of the church, had charge of the service. He preached first in German and then translated his sermon into English. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery. (From the Nov. 13th issue the story of the accident): Will S. Koch was born October 13, 1893, in Adams county, on a ranch 10 miles northwest of Ritzville. He lived with his parents on farms near this city until their removal to Ritzville. He remained on a ranch just a few miles northeast of town for three years. He was one of the first to be called into national service on the outbreak of war, going to Camp Lewis Sept. 22, 1917. He was enrolled as a member of Battery F., 364th Field Artillery. He served with the A. E. F. in France from July 1918, until Jan. 1919, and during his service was promoted to the rank of corporal. He was discharged on Feb. 7, 1919. His battery did not see action, the armistice being signed just as the 364th was being moved into position to take part in the drive against the Germans. The members of his family are overcome with sorrow which has befallen them. They are, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Koch, four bothers, Ralph, Phillip, Walter and Fred, and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Koch, Cora and Martha. Pioneer Farmer Killed By Train William Goodenough, one of the pioneer settlers of Michigan Prairie, was killed Tuesday morning at Hatton when the car in which he was driving was struck by No. 1, the westbound fast passenger train. The accident occurred at one of the crossings in the town. The train does not stop there and was going at a high rate of speed. From the tracks made by the car, it was concluded that Mr. Goodenough must have become confused on seeing the approach of the train. Mr. Goodenough was 76 years of age and of the early settlers on the fine prairie lying east of Hatton. He has made his home there for a great many years. His sons are substantial and well known farmers in the Hatton country. The full particulars of the life of Mr. Goodenough will appear in the next issue of the Journal-Times. The Journal-Times Thursday, November 27, 1919, issue Mary Fleck McRae The death of Mary Fleck McRae took place after only a few days' illness at the family home near Marengo on Sunday, Nov. 23. She was 13 years old and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McRae. The cause of her death was rheumatism which affected her heart. She was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at the Ritzville cemetery. Simple services were held at the grave. John Brockling On November 18th there passed away in Spokane one of the early settlers of this county, John Brockling. He had not been ill long and the news of his death proved a surprise to a great many of his old-time friends. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Eggerland at the Zion church last Sabbath afternoon at 2 p.m., and interment was made in the Ritzville cemetery. John Brockling was born at Lippstadt, Germany, April 14, 1855. He emigrated to America in 1880 and was married in 1884. In 1887 the family moved to Adams county settling on a farm six miles northeast of Ritzville. In 1915 he retired from wheat ranching and settled on a tract near Greenacres. One month ago he sold this place and intended to go to California for the winter. His illness came on and the family remained in Spokane until his death occurred Tuesday of last week. His age was 64 years, 7 months and 4 days. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, five children and 16 grandchildren. Wm. Goodenough HATTON - This community is shocked and grief stricken over the tragic death of one of her most noble citizens. As Wm. Goodenough was leaving town Tuesday about noon for his home on Michigan Prairie the fast mail train, No. 1, ran into him on the crossing, killing him instantly and completely demolishing the car he was driving. He was born in La Pier county, Michigan, March 28th, 1842, came west to Washington November 3, 1887, his early life having been spent in Nebraska and Colorado freighting. On October 14th, 1892, he lost his wife and companion, the mother of all his present children; was remarried December 3rd, 1894, to Mrs. Ella Kelsey, whose life to him has been devotion and with her there remain to mourn this deep loss one daughter, Mrs. Maude Railsback, and five sons, John E., Oscar W., Jacob C., Levi J., and Thomas E., one step daughter, Miss Madeline Kelsey, and Milton Kelsey, a step son, all of whom live on Michigan Prairie, surrounding his beautiful home. The funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, November 20th, conducted by Rev. C. W. Gieszler of Ellensburg, his former pastor. Interment was made in the Michigan Prairie cemetery. Elepha King Stanbra Dead HATTON - Hatton friends of Elepha King Stanbra were shocked and grieved to learn of her untimely death, which occurred at her home in Oakland, Oregon, Nov. 9, 1919. Miss King was at one time a teacher in the Hatton schools and has many friends here. The Journal-Times Thursday, December 4, 1919, issue Mrs. Frederick Thaut Typhoid fever claimed Mrs. frederick Thaut, who resided on the flat, last Friday. She had nursed her oldest child through a seige of the same disease only to contract it herself. The funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran church being conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. T. Just. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of John Thaut, was born in Kolb, Russia, Feb. 6, 1884. She was married in 1903 to Frederick Thaut. In 1906 they came to Ritzville. She was the mother of nine children of whom five have died. Those who survive are the husband and four children, Gloria, six years old; Solomon, Amelia and Rudolph, a year and five months. She was at the time of her death aged 38 years, 9 mos., 21 days. Mrs. Hannah Aherin Mrs. Hannah Aherin, who resided alone in a cottage three doors east of the Adams House, passed away at the hospital last Saturday afternoon. Some time Thursday, Mrs. Aherin was stricken while in her home with a paralytic stroke and lay on the floor until Saturday noon, when she was found by James Vostral, who called at the house. She was nearly dead from exposure and was removed at one to the hospital across the street where she died in a few hours without regaining consciousness. She had no immediate relatives here but her son, Daniel Aherin of Genesee, Idaho, was notified and came at once. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Haight's undertaking parlors and the body will be taken to LeMars, Iowa, for interment. Hannah Aherin, who maiden name was Summers, was born in Northumberland, England, Feb. 22, 1842. When she was nine years old she came with her parents to America, settling in Wisconsin. She was married in that state in 1860 and continued to reside there til 1882. All of her children were born in Wisconsin. The family then located at LeMars, Iowa, which remained the family home until 1908, when she removed to Adams county, residing on a farm until four years ago when she removed to Ritzville. Her husband died in 1903. Mrs. Aherin was the mother of three daughters and four sons. All the daughters have preceded here in death. The four sons who survive are: William, Eugene, Daniel and Robert. All but the first named are here; also Eddie Aherin, a grandson. Lawrence Ahern, residing near Marcellus is a nephew. The Journal-Times Thursday, December 18, 1919, issue George E. Porter Word was received of the death last week of Mr. George E. Porter, a farmer living near Washtucna. Mr. Porter formerly lived near Ritzville and is well known to local residents. Few particulars where received save that the death came suddently. He leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss Alice.