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Word was received here Saturday morning, the intelligence having first been wired to Mr. Haupt's son, Fred E. Haupt, of Cheney. The latter came down Saturday night and Sunday night left for California where the burial will take place. Mrs. Haupt and little son are spending the time at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Klingel. We are unable at this time to present a complete obituary of Mr. Haupt. He was a native of Minnesota, we believe, at any rate grew up in St. Paul and entered banking business there. He was also active in the Minnesota National Guard. He came west in 1902, going to the Bank of Lind as cashier. In 1910 he came to Ritzville as cashier of the First National Bank, which position he retained until January of this year when he retired and went to California. His first wife died in 1916. By this marriage one son, Fred E. Haupt, was born. Mr. Haupt married again and this wife survives. News of Mr. Haupt's death came as a great shock to his old friends and associates. It was not known that he was in poor health. Valentine Kanzler, Sr. Valentine Kanzler, sr., an aged resident of Ritzville, died early Monday morning. He was ill in January but rallied, only to suffer a relapse shortly before his death from which he did not recover. He was born Aug. 29, 1844, in Kolb, Russia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kanzler. He was married to Dorothy Elizabeth Walter, who died here in 1916. In 1909 he and his wife came to Ritzville. Seven children were born to the union. Of these three, Henry, John Jacob, and John Peter have passed away. The children who survive are Valentine, Ann Elizabeth, and John of Ritzville, and Frederick of Toppenish. He also leaves two brothers, John William of Ritzville, and Henry of Russia; and eighteen grandchildren. The deceased was a carpenter and wood-worker by trade and enjoyed a reputation for being a very hard worker as long as he was able. He was aged 79 years, 7 months and 3 days at the time of his death. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. O. T. Just. Interment took place in the Ritzville cemetery. The Journal-Times Thursday, April 10, 1924 issue Dies In Yakima Mary Lou Rudebaugh, daughter of R. W. Rudebaugh and Mrs. Rudebaugh (Elsie Rowe) died at Yakima Monday night. The cause of the death was not learned. The little girl was about three and one-half years old. Her mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rowe of this city. Mrs. Rowe left Tuesday for Yakima where the funeral will be held on Thursday. The Journal-Times Thursday, May 1, 1924 issue Mrs. Snyder Lives To Age Of 93 Mrs. Anna Thoma Snyder, wife of the late Fred Snyder, pioneers of Adams county, passed away from this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. S. Sylvester, Winslow, Wash., near Seattle, at 5:10 a.m., April 27, after a short illness. She was aged 93 years 4 months and 24 days. The Snyders came to Adams county in 1886 and resided on Rattlesnake Flat until 1918. Mr. Snyder died in that year and Mrs. Snyder has since then made her home most of the time with her daughter, Mrs. Sylvester. Mrs. Ed Heater, another daughter, was at her mother's bedside for two weeks and Mr. Heater was there the past week. The funeral party arrived here last night on No. 2 The body was taken to Washtucna where the funeral services will be held at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. R. A. Russell. Interment will be in the cemetery there by the side of her husband. Mrs. Snyder was born in Kischensittenbach, Germany, Dec. 3, 1830. She came to America in 1852. On Jan. 29, 1854, she was united in marriage to Mr. Fred Snyder, in Pittsburg, Pa. To this union were born eight children, three of whom passed away in childhood. The surviving children are William Snyder, Washtucna, Mrs. Elizabeth Heater, Ritzville, Dr. C. D. Snyder, Baltimore, Mrs. Christina M. Sylvester, Winslow, and Dr. G. S. Snyder, of San Francisco. Mrs. Snyder was confirmed when 13 years of age and united with the Lutheran church. In 1865 she was converted and united with the United Brethren Church of Circleville, Ohio. Comming to Washington in 1886 she transferred her membership to the Methodist church. Her life has been a true example of the Christian life. Adam Hein An item in the Spokesman-Review tells of the death of Adam Hein in Walla Walla which occurred Sunday. He was 66 years of age and was a native of Russia. Mr. Hein lived here a great many years. He was the father of Mrs. H. H. Thiel of Astoria, Mrs. William Spring of Spokane, and Miss Lucile Hein, who formerly taught in the schools here. J. H. Perkins Dies Sunday J. H. Perkins, county superintendent of schools, passed away at his home in this city last Sunday afternoon about three o'clock. He had been confined to his home for over three weeks but the week preceding his death he had improved so steadily that he planned to get back to his office this week. Sunday morning he was able to get up and dress and eat breakfast with Mrs. Perkins. Shortly after eating he complained of abdominal pains. Dr. Burroughs was called and did all he could to relieve his distress. In the afternoon while sitting on the edge of the bed he collapsed and the end came in a few minutes. Heart trouble and kidney trouble were the cause of his breakdown. Last summer he was seriously ill for many weeks. A blood clot in the artery serving one leg made necessary the amputation of the limb. This was done in the Deaconess hospital, Spokane, last August. Owing to his weak heart only a local anaesthetic could be administered and he was conscious during the operation through suffering no pain. Grave doubts were entertained then of his recovery, but he rallied and was able to come home and begin his official duties as county superintendent in September. By means of crutches and later by the use of an artificial limb and a cane he was able to get about. He was regularly in his office and put in as much time as he could visiting the schools of the county. The strain, however, proved too great and early in April he had to give up and remain at home, hoping that by a rest and treatment he could recuperate his strength. His will never gave way and he was determined to keep going, until at last the cord of life snapped and his spirit was at rest. News of his death spread quickly and called forth countless expressions of appreciations and sympathy. He was one of the most widely known men in the county and well known, too, all over the state, because of the prominent positions he had occupied in public life. His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. H. S. Randall and was largely attended. Friends from far and near, associates in affairs, former pupils now grown and those still in school, school teachers, assembled to pay the final tribute of respect. Beautiful flowers graced the altar, gifts of individuals and of organizations. Rev. Randall gave a brief address of the test "Be ye also ready," commending the life and example of the deceased. A quartette, composed of Mmes. Walter Stanser, V. A. Chargois, and Messrs. D. J. Behringer and C. A. Sprague, accompanied by Mrs. N. C. Donaldson, sang "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Abide with Me." Mrs. Staser sang the solo, "A City Four Square." The pallbearers were R. B. Shepley, Dr. F. R. Burroughs, Walter Staser, L. G. Weston, J. R. Harris, W. H. Martin. A fine tribute to the work of Mr. Perkins as an educator was paid by the children of the Ritzville public schools, who under the direction of the teachers formed a double line reaching from the church to the railroad crossing, and through this lane of young people passed the funeral procession. The remains were taken to Spokane Tuesday evening and laid to rest at Riverside cemetery, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. B. E. Coontz of Spokane read the burial service. John Henry Perkins, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Perkins, was born February 13, 1865, near Liberty, Missouri. He was educated in the schools of his native state and later graduated from Valpraiso University, Valpraiso, Indiana. He was instructor in a business college at Liberty for a number of years. On August 5, 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie F. Mosby, near Kansas City, Mo. They resided in Missouri until 1896, when the family moved to Spokane, Washington. Mr. Perkins had preceded the family to this state, being employed for a time at Colfax. Later he worked at the Centennial Mills in Spokane and for a brief time worked as bookkeeper in Cranbrook, B.C. In 1898 he became a principal of the schools at Davenport where he served for a number of years. In 1903 he came to Ritzville and assumed the position of superintendent of schools. There was but one building and during his term an addition to the Central School was built and the Lincoln School erected. Mr. Perkins served as county superintendent from 1907 to 1911. Then he became city superintendent at Ritzville again. After retiring from this position he was appointed commissioner of agriculture for the State of Washington by Governor Lister when that office was first created. He served in this capacity in 1913-14. He was a member of the state legislature from Adams county in the 1915 session. He was county assessor 1917-1921. Retiring from this office he taught a year in the country and then was principal of the schools at Paha. He was elected county superintendent in 1922 and began his term last September. Mr. Perkins was always interested in agriculture. He had a farm at the edge of town and for a number of years maintained a fine herd of dairy cows. He was loyal to the interests of the farm and of farmers and devoted to the improvement of farm and livestock. He was a staunch member of the Democratic party and active in its councils. He leaves to mourn his death his widow, Mrs. J. H. Perkins, and three chilren, Mrs. Laura Simpson of Hillyard, Frank A. of Everett, and Fred A. of Kansas City. He is survived also by his stepmother, Mrs. G. B. Perkins, of Kansas City; two brothers, Ben of Missouri, and Jim of Hailey, Idaho; a half-brother, Arthur and two half-sisters, Florence and Doll of Missouri. Mr. Perkins was a life-long member of the Christian church, and was a member of the Masonic order, retaining his membership at Colfax. During the hours of the funeral the stores and offices were closed. The Journal-Times Thursday, May 8, 1924 issue Brother Dies In Tacoma Mrs. J. H. Newland received word yesterday of the death of her brother, G. C. Mudgett, which occurred at Tacoma. Mr. Mudgett, an officer in the internal revenue service, was attending a gathering of officials at Tacoma. At a social function Tuesday evening he suddenly collapsed on the dance floor. He had been in poor health. Mrs. Newland expects her parents from Fruitland tonight and she and Mr. Newland will leave with them for Vancouver to attend the funeral service. The Journal-Times Thursday, May 15, 1924 issue David Jasman David Jasman died last Thursday afternoon at his home here after a week's illness. He had been a resident of this city but a few months, having moved here from Spokane. He was formerly in business in Odessa. He was one of the organizers of the German American Fire Insurance Co. Mr. Jasman was born in Worms, Russia, June 18, 1857, and was thus 66 years, 10 months and 20 days old. He is survived by his wife, Mary B. Jasman, and a daughter, of Spokane. Funeral services were held in Odessa Monday in charge of Rev. Mr. Maier, with three other clergymen assisting. Burial was in the Odessa cemetery. Mrs. Karl Koeplin Funeral services for Mrs. Karl Koeplin, who passed away Wednesday, May 7, 1924, were held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church and were largely attended by relatives and friends. Interment took place in the Lutheran cemetery. Rev. O. T. Just had charge of the funeral services. Mrs. Augusta Koeplin was born Feb. 25, 1869, the daughter of Ernest Powers and Minnie Miefert Powers. Coming to this country she located first in Nebraska and came to Adams county 32 years ago. She was united in marriage to Karl A. Koeplin. To this union were born ten children all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Bertha Kroeger, Los Angeles; Albert, Carl, William, Henry, Emil, Richard, Elsie and Otto of Ritzville, and Mrs. Amelia Nissen of Ralston. All but the first named were present for the funeral. Conrad Rehn Conrad Rehn, for twenty-two years a resident of Adams county, died on Monday at his farm home northwest of Ritzville. He was born May 8, 1860, in Russia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rehn. His age at death was 64 years, 4 days. He came to Adams county from Russia and resided here continuously ever since, being a farmer by occupation. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Zion church conducted by Rev. Julius Houn. The interment was in the Ritzville cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow Mary Rehn, and by eight children, who are Conrad, American Falls, Idaho; Alex, Odessa; Frend and Carl, Tacoma; Henry, Odessa; Mrs. Henrietta Breighton, Walla Walla, and Bertha, Rueben and Gertrude at home. The Journal-Times Thursday, May 22, 1924 issue S. S. Schuler, Contractor, Falls Dead Yesterday S. S. Schuler, well-known contractor and builder of Ritzville, died suddenly of heart failure at the home of his son, Harry Schuler, yesterday about 1:30 p.m. Death came without warning. He had been out in the yard and he and Otto Sielaff planned to go fishing. Mr. Sielaff went to get some boat oars and Mr. Schuler arose and went into the house. When he reached the kitchen he fell over. His little granddaughter saw him fall and called to the others. Mrs. Harry Schuler quickly reached his side, and Mr. Sielaff came. They summoned Dr. Bloch, who expressed the opinion that the end had come instantly. He had been taking treatment recently for an enlarged heart and just before noon had been to the doctor's office. There was no indication, however, that he was in immediate danger. His death removes a man who has done more than any other man probably in the building of structures of this city. He resided here for 37 years and devoted his energies and abilities in structural work here. He erected such buildings as the Public Library, Lincoln School, Central School addition, Adams Hotel, besides numerous store buildings and many residences both in town and country. The last few years he erected many sets of farm buildings at the soldiers' settlement tracts near White Bluffs. Mr. Shontz S. Schuler was born in Pennsylvania and was there united in marriage to Miss Harriet E. Mackey in 1875. To this union were born five sons and two daughters. Of these a daughter, Hattie, and son, Delmer, have passed on. The surviving children are George, of Grants Pass, Ore., Mrs. Mabel Roney of Laurel, Mont., Lawrence of White Bluffs, Wash., Harry of Ritzville, Perry of Royal, Iowa. The children were notified of their father's death. Lawrence came up from White Bluffs and George and family have started from Grants Pass. Mrs. Roney left today from Laurel, Montana. Perry was away from home but his wife expected to get in touch with him last night. The funeral arrangements have not been determined yet, awaiting word from Perry as to whether or not he can come. Mr. Schuler was a member of the Church of God, the Masonic Order, the Mystic Shrine, and Odd Fellows lodge. He was a capable workman, thoroughly honest in his dealings, modest and unassuming in manner, a high type of citizen. The Journal-Times Thursday, May 29, 1924 issue Motor Boat Sinks; Eight Are Drowned Miss Ruth Sturman, sister of Guy C. Sturman, construction engineer, was one of the eight persons who lost their lives by drowning in Lake Christina near Grand Forks, B. C., when the launch they were riding capsized. Miss Sturman's home was in Kettle Falls. She graduated from the Colville High School and was a teacher. Her parents live at Gifford, Wash. Hold Funeral For S. S. Schuler The funeral services for S. S. Schuler, who died suddenly on Tuesday of last week, were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church. Rev. H. S. Randall preached the funeral service, paying a deserved tribute to the memory of Mr. Schuler. Interment took place in the Ritzville cemetery. The Journal-Times Thursday, June 5, 1924 issue Death Angel Reaps Heavy Toll Of Life Four Well Known Residents Of This Vicinity Answer Last Call Stricken by apoplexy just as she was leaving the Methodist church following the Memorial Day exercises last Friday noon, Mrs. J. S. Langlois succumbed Tuesday evening at 9:30, having been in a state of unconsciousness most of the intervening time. While Mrs. Langlois had been subject to high blood pressure for some time, she felt quite well Friday morning and wanted to go to church for the services. After the program was over she tarried a few moments to visit with friends present. Just as they were leaving she told Mr. Langlois she had a severe pain in her head and for him to help her to the car. This he did and drove home quickly. There he found she was helpless and unconscious and had to summon aid to get her into the house. Doctors were called and a nurse secured. There were a few times after the stroke when she rallied enough to say "yes" or "no" but most of the time she continued in a drowsy state. Her sons were notified and Walter of Chehalis arrived Sunday morning. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ed Langlois of Vancouver, came Tuesday evening. Their daughter Edna of San Francisco is on her way home from a world tour. She had left in January with a trade excursion from San Francisco, sailing westward. She was the official stenographer of the party. She left New York on the 29th for California by way of the Panama Canal and is out of communication with this country until she lands in Los Angeles next week. The son, Edward, came up from Vancouver last night. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at two o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. S. Randall. Mrs. Langlois was a faithful member of the church and loyal to its teachings. Clara Adelia Welton was born in Attica, Greene County, Wisconsin, October 1, 1857. Her mother died when she was six years of age and she was taken and raised by an elder sister, Mrs. Davis. At the age of fifteen the family moved to Ashton, Ill. There she was married to Mr. J. S. Langlois Sept. 18, 1878. Mr. Langlois was a railroad man and they resided at different points in Iowa for fifteen years, most of the time at Humbolt, where the children finished the high school. Mr. Langlois came west in 1907, coming to Ritzville in 1908, and the family followed in 1909. This has been the family home since. Mrs. Langlois leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, three children, Edna of San Francisco; Walter of Chehalis, a teacher in the training school there, and Edward of Vancouver; and her aged sister, Mrs. Davis, who has made her home with the Langlois family for many years. Another child, a daughter, Emertte, passed away here in 1910, and the mother will be laid to rest beside her in the Ritzville cemetery. Mrs. Conrad Sittner A long struggle against illness ended in defeat when Mrs. Conrad Sittner passed away early last Friday morning at the Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane, following an operation. Mrs. Sittner had been an invalid for several years but recently had begun to improve and felt strong enough to undergo the operation, which however, ended fatally. Funeral services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Congregational church with a large company in attendance. Interment took place in the Ritzville cemetery. Rev. Jacob Morach had charge of the funeral services. Mrs. Sittner had long been a member of the Philadelphia church. Emma Heidenreich was born at Huck, North Russia, August 5, 1869. She came with her parents to America in 1884. Nov. 20, 1887, she was united in marriage to Mr. Conrad Sittner at Sutton, Nebraska. To this union were born four daughters and one son, Henry, who died in November, 1918. In 1889 the family came west, locating first at Portland then at Endicott, and for the last 16 years at Ritzville. About three years ago Mrs. Sittner underwent an operation at the Pullman hospital. The result seemed satisfactory but on the ninth day she suffered a paralytic stroke which left her right side wholly paralyzed. Miss Lillian Sittner, head nurse at that hospital, returned home and she and her sisters Eldah and Mrs. William Wolsborn, as much as their time permitted, took care of the mother, Mr. Sittner, too, assisting before and after his day's work. At the time of her death Mrs. Sittner was 54 years, 9 months and 26 days of age. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, Conrad Sittner, and four daughters, Miss Lillian, Mrs. Clara Harrison of Seattle, Emma, Mrs. William Wolsborn, Ritzville, and Miss Eldah of Ritzville. Mrs. Sarah Haile Mrs. Sarah Haile died last Friday at the home of her son, W. W. Haile, south of Ralston, in the 88th year of her life. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Haile home, conducted by Rev. D. A. Russell of Washtucna. Interment took place in the Ritzville cemetery. Sarah Ann Mallard was born in Bedford County, Tenn., July 16, 1836. She removed to Missouri with her parents when nine years of age and grew to womanhood in that state. At the age of 22 she was united in marriage to Jackson O. Haile. They reared nine children to maturity, five daughters and four sons. Of these the following survive: Mrs. D. W. Saul, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. W. T. Willis, Chandler, Okla., Mrs. L. L. Bassett, Washtucna, Mrs. G. W. Volz, Long Beach, Cal., D. L. Haile, Frances, Wash., W. W. Haile, Washtucna, and A. J. Haile, Spokane. She also leaves 37 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. In 1907 Mrs. Haile came to Adams County, Washington, after the death of her husband and has resided with her children here. In her girlhood she was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church and remained a consecrated Christian to the close of her life. Mrs. John Brehan Mrs. John Brehan of this city, died in the hospital in Spokane last Thursday from appendicitis. She went up for an operation but it was too late. Her maiden name was Mary Catherine Achziger. She was born August 20, 1880, in Kolb, Russia. In 1908 she was married to John Brehan. They came to America in 1909. The husband and five children survive. The children are Karl, John, Jacob, Reuben, Marie. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Barth and Mrs. Alexander Horst, in Tacoma, and two sisters in the old country. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. O. T. Just. Interment took place in the Lutheran cemetery. Mrs. Brehan was 43 years, 9 months and 9 days old at the time of her death. The case is particularly sad because she leaves a family of five children. The Journal-Times Thursday, June 19, 1924 issue CUNNINGHAM - Mrs. M. J. Logan, pioneer of Adams county, died at her home in Yakima on Monday, June 9th, at the age of 66 years. She had been sick for over a year. There are six children left to mourn her loss: Mrs. Tom Higgins, Spokane; T. J. Logan, Wenatchee; Mrs. Fred Damon, Cunningham; Mrs. Ray Gray, Yakima; Mary and Frances Logan, Yakima. The Journal-Times Thursday, June 26, 1924 issue Young Farmer Dies Suddenly Sunday Morning Alex Miller, jr., expired suddenly at his home in the Packard district last Sunday morning. While he had not been feeling well for a few days he had been up that morning, done his chores, killed a chicken for dinner and gone to the house. Death came with swiftness, and the exact cause was not known. A coroner's inquest was held Monday afternoon being presided over by Dr. C. Henderson of Lind, but as the testimony was inconclusive the jury brought in a verdict of death from causes unknown. Some inquiry was made as to whether the cause might have been liquor poisoning, but this was not established. The case is a very sad one. Alex was a capable and hard working young farmer. He leaves a wife and four young children. Another child, a boy, lost his life just a few months ago, when his clothing caught fire from some burning weeds. The father grieved greatly over this loss. Alexander Miller, jr., was born in Kolb, Russia, Jan. 2, 1894, and was thus just a little over thirty years of age. He came with his parents to America in 1908, locating first at Tacoma, Wash. In 1910 the family moved to Ritzville and settled on a farm near here. On Dec. 27, 1915, he was married to Maria Katherine Arnst. He leaves besides his widow and four children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Miller, sr., two brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Zion Congregational church, conducted by Rev. Julius Houn. The church was filled and the services were unusally sad, because of the almost tragical circumstances. Burial took place in the Ritzville cemetery.