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 Journal-Times Thursday, April 7, 1921, issue Rosina L. Tuttle Last Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Smith, in Pendleton occurred the death of one who had been for a great many years a resident of Ritzville, Mrs. Rosina Tuttle. She was the mother of Mrs. Libbie Stuart, who died about six months ago. The body was brought to Ritzville and funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. D. Snyder, who spoke fitting words of comfort to the bereaved. Burial was in the family lot in the Ritzville cemetery. Mrs. Tuttle was born Nov. 3, 1833, in Erie County, Pennsylvania. She first came to Washington in 1884, making her home in Ritzville until 1918, when she moved to Centralia. After her daughter's death she went to Pendleton to live with another daughter, whence she was called to her eternal home last week. The surviving children are Mrs. Hattie Smith, Pendleton; Grant, Guy and Will Tuttle, Spokane. Two daughters, Mrs. William Despain and Mrs. Frank Stuart, preceeding her in death. Mrs. Tuttle was a member of the First Congregational church of Ritzville and active in its work. Sister Dies In Spokane B. W. Stafford and family were in Spokane Monday where they attended the funeral of Mr. Stafford's sister, Mrs. J. B. Hall. Mrs. Hall died the Tuesday preceding, following an operation. The funeral services were held at the St. Paul Methodist church, being conducted by the pastor. Mrs. Hall was the mother of three girls and two sons. One son, a dentist in Alaska, reached home in time for the funeral. [ Note: Anna Belle Stafford Hall was the daughter of Wilson M. Stafford & Melissa Jane Pugh, and the brother of Benjamin Wilson Stafford] Anna Elizabeth Koch Anna Elizabeth Koch, the daughter of Michael and Marie Elizabeth Koch of this city, passed away on March 30th at the family home in this city. Tumor was the cause of her death. Miss Koch has been an invalid all through her life and has lived at home all of the time. She was conscious up to the last moments. Deceased was born in Kolb, Russia, October 4, 1881, being thus at the time of her death aged 39 years, 5 months and 26 days. In 1902 the family migrated to America locating at Ritzville. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Lutheran church, being conducted by Rev. O. T. Just. Burial was in the Lutheran cemetery. Victim Of Gas Buried At Othello The second victim of the inhalation of noxious gas in the ice compartment of a Milwaukee refrigerator, who died at Othello last week was buried there last Thursday. The local clergyman had charge of the burial service and the townspeople turned out to fittingly inter his body in the earth. No communication has been established with his relatives. His name is thought to be Roper. The Journal-Times Thursday, April 12, 1921, issue J. M. Griffith Residents of this community were greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death on Tuesday of Mr. James M. Griffith at his home in Latah, Washington. Mr. Griffith, a former well known farmer residing north of this city was over here only last week and appeared to be in his normal health. Cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of his sudden demise. He was stricken about five o'clock Tuesday morning and did not regain consciousness. Until his removal from this county a few years ago, Mr. Griffith was a prominent figure in the agricultural affairs of the county. He was ever a progressive factor in farm and community affairs. He was active in Farmers Union matters and was county president for a long time. Nearly four years ago he gave up farming, although he retained his land holdings here. He spent several months in his old house in Ontario and then settled down at Latah where his son was engaged in the garage business. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. R. D. Snyder. Mr. Griffith had been, if we remember correctly, a member of the First Congregational church of this place. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. James M. Griffith was born in the province of Ontario, Canaada, Dec. 16, 1856, and was thus aged 64 years, 3 months and 27 days. He settled in Adams county in June, 1898, residing here until the fall of 1917. He leaves to survive him his widow, Mrs. Eliza Griffith, six sons and three daughters. They are: Nelson Griffith, Soldier, Idaho; Samuel Griffith, Farmington; William Griffith, Ritzville; Morton Griffith, Plummer, Idaho; Joshua R. Griffith, Ruff; Edward Griffith, Latah; Mrs. Henry Kinsel, Mrs. Mike Kramer and Mrs. John Washburn, all of Ritzville. He also leaves five brothers. The Journal-Times Thursday, April 28, 1921, issue Niece Dies At Malden Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Starring were called to Malden last Thursday by news of the death of the former's niece, Roma Starring, who was four years old. Two blood transfusions had been made in order to prolong her life, one being given by her cousin, Elsie Starring, of Ritzville. The little girl was the grand-daughter of "Grandma" Starring. The funeral was held Friday at Pine City. Elden T. Kelley OTHELLO - It is always with a sad heart that we are called upon to chronicle the death of a friend. Mr. Elden T. Kelley was born in St. John, New Brunswick, July 20, 1886; came to the U. S. about 10 years ago, and was married to Pauline Gochnauer March 10, 1912. He died at the home of his father-in-law on Saturday, April 23, 1921. To this couple there came five children, one of whom died when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley moved to Bruce several years ago where their lives have been linked with ours in the trials of life in this vicinity. He became a member of the Pomona Grange of Bruce always doing his share for the development of the best enterprises of the neighborhood. The Rev. Herbert of the Presbyterian church at Othello conducted the funeral services Monday. Interment was made at the Adams cemetery. The Journal-Times Thursday, June 23, 1921, issue Emery Wallace Luiten Emery Wallace Luiten, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Luiten, died Saturday night from fracture of the skull. The Wednesday preceding his older sister was carrying him down the cellar when she fell with him and his head was injured so that he could not recover. He was 11 months, 3 days old. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Lutheran church conducted by the Rev. O. T. Just.