Adams County, WA - Elmer Luiten ==================================================================== 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, January 6, 1927 issue Skinner Funeral Saturday The body of Lem W. Skinner, who was killed at Los Angeles the day before Christmas arrived in Ritzville Saturday and funeral services were held from Haight's Undertaking Parlors on Saturday afternoon, conducted by REv. W. G. Dann, of the M. E. church. Miss Kathleen Hallin sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." Saturday night the remains were taken to Spokane to be laid to rest beside those of his father. The Journal-Times OBITUARY - Jan. 13, 1927 issue Mrs. August Schwerin Mrs. August Schwerin,a resident of this vicinity for the past twenty-eight years, passed away at the Sacred Heart hospital at Spokane, on Sunday morning, January 9th. Mrs. Schwerin had been a sufferer from heart trouble the past several months, and last Friday was taken to the Spokane hospital. She was 67 years and 18 days of age at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Hennings-Calloway Undertaking Parlors on Tuesday morning, at 10:00 o'clock and interment was in Riverside cemetery in that city. A large number of old friends and acquaintances of the family went up from here to attend the funeral. Rev. John Groschups of Spokane, officiated at the services. Miss Hanna Siefert was born at Insterburg, Germany, and came to this country many years ago. Twenty-eight years ago this fall she was united in marriage to August Schwerin at Spokane. The couple came to Adams county and settled on the ranch six miles northeast of Ritzville, where they have resided ever since. The deceased is survived by her husband, and one son, Fred A. Schwerin. She had one sister and several brothers in Germany, but no word has been received from them for several years. The Journal-Times Thursday, Jan. 20, 1927 issue OBITUARY Elmer Luiten Elmer Luiten, four month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Lenhart, died of pneumonia at their home near Packard, Monday of last week. The child had recently been brought from Spokane where it underwent a mastoid operation, which no doubt greatly lowered its powers of resistance. Funeral services were held at the Packard Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Carl Schatz officiating, after which interment took place in the church cemetery. The Journal-Times Thursday, Jan. 28, 1927 issue Baby Girl passes Away Donna Marie, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cordes, formerly of Marcellus, now residing in Spokane, passed away at the family home in that city last Thursday morning. She was 18 months and four days of age. Donna was recovering from an attack of tonsilitis when attacked by membraneous croup and the end came suddenly. funeral services were held at Spokane Saturday, and interment was in the Riverside Park cemetery. "Grandpa" Pearson Passes on L. D. Pearson, affectionately known as Grandpa, one of Washtucna's most beloved citizens passed to his final resting place at his home here on Saturday shortly after the noon hour. Grandpa has been sick with pneumonia but was recovering from that when due to his advanced age his heart refused to carry its burden longer. His children had been called here from various parts of the state, all but one of his seven boys responded earlier in the week, but as there was such a marked improvement noticed in the old gentlemen's health, Mr. Beldon Pearson, of Ostrander, whose wife is seriously ill was preparing to return to his home, when his father was resting in an easy chair with his family grouped around him, listening to a letter just received from some of his loved ones, without warning, the spark of life flickered and died. Grandpa was always cheerful, always kind and the seventeen years of his life here, at least, has been an example of piety, charity and goodness and in the fineness of their devotion to each other during the fifty-seven years of their married life, Grandpa and Grandma Pearson were splendid examples of the best in matrimony. Lorenzo Dow Pearson was born in Polk county, Tenn., September 18, 1846, and died at Washtucna, January 22, 1927, and thus was 80 years, 4 months and 14 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Harriet Crosby, December 22, 1869, in Arkansas, in which state they made their home until removal to Washtucna in 1910. Eight children were born to this union, seven boys, all surviving, and one girl Isabelle who was burned to death many years ago in Arkansas when the family home was destroyed. Mr. Pearson early accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was the last of his father's large family. Besides his widow he is survived by his sons James, of Kennewick; Beldon of Ostrander; Isaac of Willemina, Ore.; William of Washtucna; John of Clarkston; Robert of Westport, Cal.; and Jackson of Clarkston; all but Robert being near him at the end. The funeral service was held at the U.P. Church on Monday afternoon, Rev. D. A. Russell of the Third Church Spokane officiating, a quartet with Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. McCabe, Frank Hurst and Mack Sitton as members sang. Floral tributes were beautiful. Interment was made in Washtucna cemetery. The sons all returned to their homes on Tuesday with the exception John, Isaac and Jackson and famlies, who will remain a short time arranging affairs when they will go back to Clarkston taking Grandma with them as she is giving up the family home here. The Journal-Times Thursday, Feb. 3, 1927 issue Mrs. J. A. McQuade Buried at Spokane Mrs. Catherine McQuade, wife of J. A. McQuade, for many years baker at Lan's Cafe, passed away at the family home in this city on Tuesday, February 1st, after an illness extending over many years. In 1918 Mrs. McQuade contracted influenza. She apparently recovered when tuberculosis developed and since that time she has been an invalid. For the past year and a half she has been living with her husband in Ritzville. On Wednesday the remains were taken to Spokane and funeral services will be conducted from Our Lady Of Lourdes Cathedral. Final arrangements for the funeral will depend upon the arrival of a son who is driving from San Pedro, California. Interment will be in Fairmont cemetery, Spokane. Besides her husband, Mrs. McQuade is survived by four daughters and one son. They are Mrs. Victor Miller, Wilbur, Wash., Mrs. Bert Nelson, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Gertrude of Coeur d'Alene; John, of San Pedro, California, and May who has been with her mother during her illness. Also her mother, Mrs. John Finnen of Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Weber of Spokane; and Margaret Finney, Spokane; also five grandchildren. The Journal-Times Thursday, Feb. 17, 1927 issue Edward Benjamin Rheinford Edward Benjamin Rheinford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rheinford of this city passed away at Seattle on Tuesday, February 8th, 1927, at the age of 18 years, 11 months and 9 days. The body was brought to Ritzville last Saturday and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Zion Congregational church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Julius Houn. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery. The deceased had been a sufferer for many months. A few months ago he was taken to Seattle but the change did not benefit him and he gradually grew weaker. It was decided to bring him back to Ritzville but he passed away with regaining strength for the trip. The Journal-Times Thursday, Feb. 24, 1927 issue Pioneer Woman Called by Death Mrs. Thomas J. Hallin, one of the oldest pioneers of Ritzville and Adams county, passed away at the family home in this city on Saturday, after a lingering illness of several years. The end came peacefully at ten minutes to two in the afternoon. Mrs. Hallin was the pioneer in Ritzville business circles, having conducted a millinery establishment in this city for the past thirty-two years. She first engaged in business where the Emerson Drug Company is now located, moving shortly afterwards to the present location of business. Although practically an invalid for several years she has insisted upon being at the store nearly every day when able, and loving hands have taken her there in a wheel chair, that she might be in touch with the business she established so many years ago. About fifteen years ago she was stricken with diabetes and has been a sufferer from the malady since that time. About six years ago blood poison developed in her hand and she has been practically an invalid since. Always, however, she born her sufferings with great fortitude and was always cheerful and looking at the bright side of life. She was truly a wonderful woman, a kind and loving wife and mother. Mary Hamilton was born at New Haven, Connecticut, February 7, 1856, and was 71 years and 13 days of age at the time of her death. On May 2, 1881, she was united in marriage to Thomas Hallin at Richland Center, Wisconsin. In 1886 Mr. Hallin came to Ritzville, and two years later, in 1888, Mrs. Hallin followed him. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hallin, Kathleen Mary and Bernard Oscar, who with the husband survive to mourn her loss. The daughter, Kathleen, has taken almost complete care of her mother during the period of her illness, beside conducting the business and assisting in the care of the household. Bernard and family are living at Gardiner, Montana, but have been frequent visitors at home and all that medical attention and loving care could have been do have been lavished upon the departed one. Mr. Hallin suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago and has also been confined to his home a great part of the time. Beside the husband and children the deceased leaves to mourn her loss two sisters and two brothers. They are Mrs. J. C. Wright of Antigo, Wisconsin; Mrs. S. J. Carter of Richmond, Virginia; J. F. Hamilton of Tacoma, Wash.; and Dr. James M. Hamilton of Chicago. Mrs. Wright and J. F. Hamilton were in attendance at the funeral. Other out of town relatives in attendance were Mrs. J. M. Gunning and Mrs. M. J. McKay of Spokane, sister of Mr. Hallin. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hallin and son, of Gardiner, Montana; and Mrs. Arthur Hamley of Sprague, a niece. The funeral services were held from St. Agnes Catholic church this morning at ten o'clock. The church was packed with friends of the family, many being unable to gain attendance. The floral tributes were among the most beautiful ever displayed in the city. Rev. Father Lawrence Noldin preached a very fine sermon. The sisters choir from Sprague Academy furnished the music. Pallbearers were Jess Harris, A. H. Pohl, John Foley, V. A. Chargois, Earl Colwell, J. H. Finck. The remains were taken to Spokane on the afternoon train for interment in the Riverside cemetery. Several Ritzville friends accompanied the funeral party to Spokane. As a mark of the greatest esteem Mrs. Hallin and the family are held in this city all business houses were closed from ten to twelve o'clock this morning. Mrs. H. G. Davenny Dies at Seattle This community was shocked Thursday when word was received that Mrs. H. G. Davenny, for several years a resident of this city, now residing at Seattle, had passed away at a hospital in that city last Thursday, while undergoing an operation. About the only details obtainable here are that while the operation was apparently successful she failed to recover from the anasthetic and never regained consciousness after going on the operating table. The funeral services were held at a chapel in the University district last Saturday afternoon, the chapel being filled with friends, many of whom were old Ritzville residents. The floral tributes were very beautiful and elaborate. Interment was in the University district cemetery. Besides her husband, she leavs by a former marriage, Harold Higgs, who is now with his family in the East. Mrs. Davenny was about 40 years of age. Before her marriage to H. G. Davenny in this city several years ago, Mrs. Higgs was a nurse at the hospital, afterwards taking over the hospital and conducting it up to the time of her marriage. During her residence in this city she made a host of friends by her lovable disposition and kindly acts. At the time of the flu epidemic Mrs. Davenny worked night and day helping to care for those afflicted and at all times was she ready to sacrifice her time and strength for others. Henry Leonard Passes On Henry Leonard, a pioneer of this district (Washtucna) passed to his last reward on February 18, at Portland, Oregon. Mr. Leonard homesteaded on Rattlesnake Flat close to 40 years ago when only a few families were scattered here and there. He lived there for many years, some of his children attending school at Ritzville. About 12 years ago Mr. Leonard moved form here and of late years made his home in Portland. He has many friends in this locality who mourn the loss of a kind friend and neighbor. Henry Leonard was born in Woodford county, Illinois in 1859. He united with the Christian church when sixteen years old keeping up that membership until his death. He had long been a sufferer from asthma and had tried many climates in the hopes of recovery to no avail. The funeral services were held at the Christian church, Washtucna, February 21, the Rev. Dann of Ritzville, officiating. (Remainder of obit is missing as the page is torn. I could read that he was buried in the Washtucna cemetery.) The Journal-Times Thursday, March 3, 1927 issue Arthur Thaut Arthur Thaut, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thaut of this city, died at the family home on Tuesday, February 22. Arthur had been an invalid for several years. He was 13 years, 1 month and 16 days of age at the time of his death. Funeral services were held from the Philadelphia Congregational church Thursday afternoon, conducted by pastor, Rev. Neutzmann. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery. The Journal-Times Thursday, March 10, 1927 issue Mrs. Dewald Was Pioneer Mrs. Mary Dewald passed away at the family home in the city last Saturday afternoon, March 5th, following a stroke of apoplexy which occurred Friday night. For the past three years Mrs. Dewald has been afflicted with a weak heart, the result of an attack of influenza, but the past year had been in better health than for some time. About two weeks ago she had an attack of influenza and had been suffering with pleurisy since, but her condition was not considered serious. On Friday afternoon about four o'clock she suffered the stroke and did not regain consciousness before the end came on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Dewald was a real pioneer of this county. She was born in Hichkock county, Nebraska, in 1880, and came west two years later, settling in this county. On December 19, 1899, she was married to John Dewald in Ritzville. Mr. Dewald passed away June 23, 1925, and since that time she has made her home in this city. Mrs. Dewald was 46 years, 7 months and 9 days of age at the time of her death. When about 16 years of age she went to Spokane and for a time was a member of the family of Rev. Dehoff, who was one of the officiating clergymen at the funeral services here. She leaves to mourn her loss four children, Jess, Leland, Ella and Raymond, all living in this vicinity, two brothers, one sister, a half brother, two step sisters and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted from the German Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 and were very largely attended, relatives and friends being present from all parts of the county and many from considerable distance. Rev. Geo. Kleinbach, pastor of the church, officiated at the services. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. The floral tributes at the services were very beautiful. Frank Schott Dies Suddenly Frank Schott, 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schott, living five miles northeast of Ritzville, died very suddenly yesterday morning. Frank was a robust boy who had never been seriously ill. He as about the place in his usual health yesterday morning when he suddenly complained of a severe pain in his head and expired in about fifteen minutes. Dr. Armann was called and examination revealed that a blood vessel had burst in the brain, causing almost instant death. The case is a peculiar one. The funeral services will be conducted from the Zion Congregational church in this city Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Julius Houn officiating. Burial will be in the Ritzville cemetery. Former Resident Dies At Walla Walla Marion L. Meyers, a former resident of Ritzville, but for the past seven years residing at Walla Walla, passed away at the latter city March 5th. Mr. Meyers had been in California where he hoped his health might be benefitted. He was a twin in a family which ahd two sets of twins, all boys, and was the first of the quartette to pass away. He had been making his home with W. J. Bennington at Walla Walla, Mrs. Bennington being his sister. He is survived by his wife and one son, Leslie M. Meyers, who resides in California. The funeral services were held at Walla Walla Monday afternoon and burial was at that city. Mrs. W. O. Miller and Mrs. E. F. Shepley of Ritzville, drove down to attend the services. Mrs. Katherine Young Mrs. Katherine Young, mother of Mrs. L. E. Tipton, passed away at the Tipton home in this city Tuesday morning. Mrs. Young was 86 years of age and had been a resident of Ritzville since Christmas time. Funeral arrangements were not completed this morning, the arrival of a son from the coast being awaited before making the final arrangements. Former Ritzville Citizen Passes Mr. Paul Burns was recently in receipt of a letter from Russell F. Berry of Alhambra, Cal., which contained the follwing clipping taken from the Arcadia Sentinel: The death of Mrs. Margaret Berry, 55 years old, whose husband, Benjamin Franklin Berry, died last November, occurred at her residence, 1016 Baldwin Avenue, ARcadia, Cal., Friday afternoon, february 25, after a brief illness. Mrs. Berry, who was a native of Michigan, had been a resident of Arcadia for four and a half years. Previous to coming to California she had lived at Ritzville, Wash. The body is at the mortuary of F. A. Utter & Son, pending the arrival of relatives from the coast to arrange for the funeral services. Burial will be in Forest Lawn cemetery. The survivors are two sons, Franklin Berry, Jr., and Emmett Berry of Arcadia; two nephews, Russell F. Berry of Alhambra and Emmett Hub of Colorado; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Hampshire and Mrs. William sillers of La Perr, Mich.; Mrs. W. W. Weirs and Mrs. Harold Craig, both of Royal Oak, Mich., and four brothers, James McVean, Alex McVean of Nanton, Canada; Grover McVean of North Branch, Mich.; and Duncan McVean of Pontiac, Mich. The Journal-Times Thursday, March 17, 1927 issue Aged Woman Passes Away Phillippina Pflugrath, wife of Samuel Pflugrath, deceased, passed away at the home of her son, Emannuel, on Saturday morning, March 12th, 1927. Mrs. Pflugrath was born in Johannesstal, South Russia, May 10th, 1843 and was 83 years, 10 months and 12 days of age at the time of her death. In 1863 she was married to Samuel Pflugrath and ten years later they came to America, settling first at Scotland, South Dakota. In 1900 the family came to Adams county where they have since resided. Mr. Pflugrath passed away in 1923 and since that time she has made her home with her son Emannuel. After the death of her husband her health began to fail and for the past year she has been bedfast. She is surived by two sons, Emannuel and Adam, and two daughters, Mrs. John Werner and Mrs. John Dammel, all residing in this vicinity. She is also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, one brother and one sister. The funeral services were held at the Philadelphia Congregational church in this city Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Neutzmann. Burial was in the Lind cemetery. Identify Man Found At Othello Relatives of the man who died at Othello last week and who was at Haight Undertaking Parlors in this city awaiting identification have been found in Oregon. The man's name was Harry K. Gillilan. His wife, Ella Gillilan resides at Medford, Oregon, and he also has a brother, George, residing in that city. Harry Gillilan was a bridge worker and a carpenter. He had been working on a bridge gang at Taunton and became ill. He went to Othello in a box car and shortly after his arrival there passed away. Dr. Shadd of Othello, stated taht the man was suffering from influenza upon his arrival at Othello. The man was buried in the Ritzville cemetery at the request of his wife and brother. The Journal-Times Thursday, March 24, 1927 issue Ruth Imus Victim of Rare Disease Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Day Imus, passed away at the family home in this city on Tuesday, March 22, after an illness extending over several years. She was born at Lind, Wash., July 12th, 1910, and was 16 years, 8 months and 10 days old at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Haight Undertaking Parlors on Thursday morning at ten o'clock and the remains were taken to Lind for burial. Rev. W. G. Dann officiated at the services. The disease with which Ruth was afflicated was a most extraordinary one, being known as exrodoma-pigmentosen. It is a skin disease and is the only case known to exist in the United States. There have been in the world only seven cases of this disease, the balance of them in Europe, and the greater part of them in Germany. Ruth had been treated by many specialists and about five months ago underwent an operation in Spokane, which failed to prove beneficial. Two years ago she was compelled to give up her high school work and since that time has been confined to her home. she was a most patient sufferer, never complaining and always looking for the bright side. Every treatment for the disease that could be learned was tried by the parents but to no avail. Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters and five brothers. They are Florence, Ethel, Mildred, Keith, Vincent, Earl and Warren. Another Pioneer Passes Away William Fred Rheinford, a pioneer of this county, passed away at his home in this city Tuesday afternoon at 1:25, after an illness extending over past year and had been confined to his home most of the time. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 from Zion Congregational church, Rev. Julius Houn, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. William Rheinford was born in Germany, February 8th, 1867, and was 60 years, 1 month and 14 days old at the time of his death. He was married in Russia to Louise Keison in 1900, the family came to America, settling first at Odessa, Wash., where they resided for a year, then coming to Ritzville where Mr. Rheinford secured employment at the Ritzville flouring Mills. He remained with this company for 21 years until 1922, when he moved to the coast. After living on the coast four years he returned to Ritzville about a year ago broken in health, and has been an invalid since that time. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rheinford, three of whom were born in Russia and seven in this country. Two boys, Fred and Edward, preceded their father in death. The other children who remain to mourn his loss are Mrs. D. L. Jensen of Seattle, Mrs. Earl Weston, Lind; Albert, Ritzville; Will and Oscar, Seattle; Esther, Otto and Emil of Ritzville. The Journal-Times Thursday, April 7, 1927 issue Marie Hall Dies In California Marie Grady, a sister of Mrs. Jack Barker of this city, passed away at Montebello, California, on Thursday, March 31st, after an illness extending over six months. Marie Hall was well known in this vicinity. she appeared at the Round-Ups in this city since the first one up to two years ago and her quiet, unassuming manner coupled with her ability as a rider, made her a favorite aat all Ritzville shows. For the past two years she has been working in Western Films in California, up to the time she was taken ill. She was buried at Forest Lawn cemetery near Hollywood, California. The movie cowboys and cowgirls have their own cemetery and funerals are conducted in the old style way. No automobiles are used. The hearse is the old fashioned one drawn by six black horses. Stage coaches are used for the mourners and the balance of the procession is mounted on horseback. Marie Grady was born November 24, 1894, and was in her 33rd year at the time of her death. she was born at Ogalalla, Nebraska. Besides Mrs. Barker she leaves a sister, Mrs. Henry Thank, at Montebello, Cal., and a brother, William Grady, at Pasco, Wash.