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Haight, Ritzville mortician in charge. Mrs. Lamparter was 23 years and eight days old. Surviving are her husband, and an infant daughter, two brothers and a sister. The deceased, nee Chloe Clair, attended the Ritzville high school and was married five years ago, residing since marriage in Lind, where her husband is foreman in the Hansen Motor company garage. Mrs. Margaret Faser Mrs. Margaret Faser, 58, died of cancer at Lind Sunday night, after several months' illness. She was born in Russia, went to North Dakota in 1902 and came to Washington in 1906. Funeral services were held Monday from the Congregational church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Henker, Lind, and Mrs. Maggie Lobe, Cashmere, and her widower, Gottlieb. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, January 8, 1931, issue No obits Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, January 15, 1931, issue Paha Section Man Takes Vacation and Loses Life His first vacation in five years cost the life of Axel Swanson, 49, section man of the N.P. at Paha. Swanson, who had been working for Foreman George Gleich at Paha, left about the first of the month for Kelso to visit a sister. He was then planning to go to Minneapolis to see his parents. Saturday evening, Swanson arrived in Spokane, checked his baggage to Fergus Falls, Minn., and purchased his ticket. In the time between his arrival and his scheduled departure the fell in with a couple of friends, imbibed some liquor and was fatally injured when he fell down the stairs of a Trent avenue hotel. He died of a fractured skull in the hotel lobby within a few minutes of the accident. Spokane police were puzzled for a time, as his identity and movements up to the time of his death were so obscure that it was necessary to employ three detectives on the case. Levi Edgar Savage Funeral services for Levi Edgar Savage, 52, were held from the Haight chapel at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery, in the plot where the bodies of his parents, pioneers of this community were laid to rest. Mr. Savage passed away of double pneumonia at 10:45 Sunday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Johnson, in Ritzville. He had been working on a ranch near Post Falls, Idaho, and came to the home of his sister Saturday. The deceased was born in Illinois, May 9, 1878, and at the age of nine came to Washington with his parents. He spent his boyhood days in Ritzville, and had lived at various places in the Inland Empire since coming to the state. Surviving are two brothers, James Savage of Spokane, and Allen Savage of Chicago, Ill. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Cora Rogers of Richmond, Calif., and Mrs. John Johnson, Ritzville. Wm. Johnson Dies At Jerome Funeral services for Wm. Johnson, former Ritzville man, were held in Jerome, Idaho, at 1 o'clock this afternoon. The deceased passed away at his home there the first of the week after a long illness with cancer of the stomach. Peter Bauer and Henry Thom, who are relatives, attended the services. Pioneer Drowns in Downs Lake Near Edwall John Merkel, 62, well known to the older residents of Ritzville, lost his life by drowning in Downs lake, near Edwall, Monday morning. He was despondent over failing health and worried by an insanity hearing then pending. He wandered about most of the day while 75 men were searching for him, and leaped into six feet of open water where ice harvesters had been at work. Merkel was to have been represented at his second sanity hearing Monday by R. B. Ott of Ritzville, who was apprised of Merkel's disappearance and a search instituted. Merkel, a native of the Rhine valley in Germany, came to America with Andrew and Sebastian Ott of Ritzville, and had lived in the Inland Empire since then. At the time of his death, Merkel was visiting at the home of his brother-in-law, Otto Feustel, near Edwall. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, January 22, 1931, issue No obits Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, January 29, 1931, issue Made Threat Good To Take Own Life Making good the threat contained in a suicide note mailed to one of his teachers that he intended to take his own life, the body of Vincent Imus, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Day Imus, was discovered in a ditch just below the Standard Oil plant at the edge of town Monday afternoon. The discovery was made by a Northern Pacific brakeman while the crew was switching close by. The boy had taken the sixteen-gauge single barrel shotgun, which he had with him the night he disappeared, jumped into the narrow, five-foot ditch and from indications had seated himself on a large flat rock, placed the gun between his legs with the muzzle almost touching the side of his head and pulled the trigger. Vincent disappered on Sunday night, the 18th, after coming to town with a brother and sister, to attend a young people's meeting at the Methodist church. Instead of doing so, the boy left a note in the car saying he intended staying in town overnight and taking the shotgun with him, dropped from sight. For three days officers and many men searched the countryside for traces of the lad, and finally the searchers, with the father, reached the conclusion that Vincent had run away and penned the suicide note as a ruse. He had left home on two previous occasions, a few years ago and it was only natural to believe that he had done so again. No reason can be given for his act and while of a taciturn disposition, yet he took a prominent part in both the Juvenile band and the high school orchestra. For a boy he was an exceptionally good trombone and piano player and when he disappeared his parents finally concluded that he would try and join the navy as a musician. Vincent was born Feb. 28, 1913, at Lind, but had lived with his parents here most of his life. He was a senior in the Ritzville high school and would have graduated with the class of 1931. He was also a member of the Methodist church and frequently added to the musical programs with his piano playing. He leaves his parents, three sisters and four brothers to mourn his untimely death. The funeral was held this afternoon from the Methodist church at 1:30 conducted by his pastor, Rev. Attenborough, and the body was taken to Lind for burial in the family plot. Death Claims 3 During the Week Fred Maurer, Mrs. J. F. Benzel and Mrs. John Taylor Die in Spokane Hospitals Fred Maurer Fred Maurer, Ritzville pioneer, died at the Deaconess hospital in Spokane Sunday, where he was taken recently, undergoing two amputations of one of his legs, found necessary in an effort to check a gangrenous infection, which started in his foot. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church here on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. Attenborough. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery. Mr. Maurer was born in Missouri in 1855 and came to Ritzville in 1901, removing to Yakima in 1920, and returning here last June. In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, C. W. Maurer of Prosser and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Volland of Yakima, as well as a brother and sister. Mr. Maurer was united with the Methodist church when he was 21 and had been a consistent member for 54 years. Mrs. J. F. Benzel Mrs. J. F. Benzel of this city passed away at the Rockwood clinic in Spokane Saturday morning, following a major operation performed on Monday of last week. The body was brought to Ritzville and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Philadelphia Congregational church, Rev. Neutzmann preaching the service. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery. Elizabeth Rieber was born in Kolb, Russia, on May 21, 1881, and was united in marriage to J. F. Benzel on Feb. 7, 1899. They came to America in 1913 and made their home near Scottsbluff, Neb., for a short time. Later they came to Adams county, settling on a farm three miles west of town. This continued to be their home up to two years ago when they moved to town. Mrs. Benzel had been in poor health for a number of years, and she was taken to Spokane for an operation on Sunday, Jan. 18. Pneumonia developed, ending in her death. Beside her husband, Mrs. Benzel leaves seven children - two daughters and five sons. They are: Elizabeth, Mrs. Nick Schafer, Fred, Carl, Jacob, Alex and Rheinhold, in addition to four grandchildren; one brother, John Rieber, of this city, three brothers and three sisters in Russia. Mrs. John Taylor Convalescing from two major operations and looking forward when she would be able to return home, Mrs. John Taylor was stricken with a blood clot Tuesday morning and died within a few minutes. Her death, which came as a great shock to her family and friends, occurred at 10 o'clock at the St. Luke's hospital in Spokane. Her son Raymond was at her bedside just a short time before, and when he left his mother she was feeling fine, but the blood clot formed suddenly and no relief could be given. Mr. Taylor had returned home Monday for a few days, as his wife's condition was considered so satisfactory, that his presence was no longer needed and he came back to look after the farm. Other close relatives, who had been with Mrs. Taylor, thought the worst was over and before they could be summoned again she had passed away. The body was brought to Ritzville and the funeral in charge of M. F. Haight will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the M. E. church here. Rev. Attenborough will conduct the service. Born at Circleville, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 1888, Magdalena C. Heater came west with her parents 42 years ago. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heater, settled on Rattlesnake flat, between Ritzville and Washtucna. She attended high school in Ritzville and was married to John Taylor in 1907. The family was residing on the old home place of her parents at the time of her death. Mrs. Taylor leaves her husband, a son, Raymond, and a daughter, Helen; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heater; two sisters, Mrs Minnie Harris of Ritzville, and Mrs. Nellie Wright of Billings, Mont.; three brothers, E. V. Heater of Grandview, Alvin Heater of Merced, Cal., and Earl Heater of San Marie, Cal. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, February 5, 1931, issue Lovable Character Passes WASHTUCNA - Charles Broadfoot, better known as "Scotty," who for the last few years has been in failing health, died at a Ritzville hospital Monday, Feb. 2, heart trouble being the direct cause of death. He had suffered several severe attacks the past year, but his rugged physical condition invariably pulled him through the crisis but left him in a gradually weakened condition. His last attack struck him some time after midnight Friday and the attending physician thought he had but a few more hours to live. On Sunday it was deemed advisable to remove him to a hospital with the faint hope he might survive the attack. He was born in Scotland and his age at death as near as can be established was 76. He was a resident of Washtucna the past 20 years and was a bachelor. Until his retirement from active service, he was employed by the S. P. & S. The remains are at Haight mortuary in Ritzville. Thus closes the last chapter of one of the most lovable characters of Washtucna; a lover of trees, flowers and all growing things. A firm believer in the Golden Rule, willing to help the poor in distress, an odd, kindly, old man whose tottering form will be missed by the people of Washtucna. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, February 12, 1931, issue Death Calls Three Beloved Adams Women WASHTUCNA, Feb. 9, -(Special to Journal-Times)- Mrs. Mary Clementine Hail Bassett, prominent pioneer matron, church and community worker, friend to rich and poor alike, who has lived in Washtucna the past 13 years, was called by the angel of death at 3:30 a.m. Friday. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. R. H. Gordon officiating. The body was laid to rest in the family plot at Walla Walla. Six charter members of Washtucna chapter Eastern Star-Mrs. J. W. Sitton, Mrs. J. H. Gill, Mrs. Art Shugart, Mrs. Levi Sutton, Mrs. J. C. Nunamaker, Mrs. John Nunamaker-acting as honorary pall bearers. An acute heart attack was the direct cause of her death. She was born in Billings, Missouri, in 1877, coming to Washtucna in 1898, and was 54 years of age. Among her fraternal affiliations were the Eastern Star, of which she was a charter member, the Royal Neighbors, the U. P. Missionary society, and the Ladies of the Round Table club. Mrs. Bassett is survived by her husband, L. L., prominent hardware merchant and for many years mayor of Washtucna; a son, Robert H. of Los Angeles; three daughters, Esther of Washtucna, Gertrude, (Mrs. Lloyd Bury) of Pullman, and Louise, now a student at W. S. C. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Saul, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Meda Willis, Chandler, Okla.; and Mrs. G. W. Volz, Long Beach, Calif.; and by three brothers, A. J. and W. W. Haile, Spokane, and Daniel Haile, Portland. While Mrs. Bassett has been in ill health for a number of years she had that indomitable courage that no amount of ill fortune could down, making her death a complete shock to the community who is not indebted to her for past kindnesses. The attendance at her funeral was one of the largest in the history of the town and the beautiful floral offerings show in part the esteem in which she was held. Mary Katherina Rehn Mary Katherine Rehn, nee Hardung, was born in Frank, Russia, on Feb. 15, 1867. In 1887 she was married to Conrad Rehn and 11 children were born, of which two died in early childhood. In 1902 the family came to America, settling in Adams county, near Ritzville, and since 1913 had lived on their own farm 14 miles west of town. Mr. Rehn passed away May 12, 1924, but Mrs. Rehn continued to make her home on the home place with some of the children. The deceased was stricken about three months ago with cancer, and died Feb. 5, at the age of 63 years, 11 months and 20 days. She leaves six sons, Conrad, American Falls, Idaho; Alexander, pastor in Endicott, Wash.; Frederick, Spokane; Carl, Tacoma; Henry and Reuben, Ritzville; three daughters, Mrs. Alexander Brightgan, Yakima; Mrs. John Urbach, Portland, Ore.; Miss Gertrude Rehn, Ritzivlle. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; one sister in Russia and three sisters in America, the latter being Mrs. Catherine Schmidt, Ritzville; Mrs. Anna Miller, Tacoma, Mrs. Marguerite Uhrich, Tacoma. Mrs. Rehn was a member of the Zion Congregational church and held the affection and esteem of a large circle of friends of this community. The funeral service, largely attended, was conducted Monday afternoon from the Zion Congregational church, her pastor, Rev. Geo. L. Zocher, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Paul Kalbach of Odessa. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. Kate Matilda Osmond Kate Matilda Osmond was born in England on Feb. 9, 1866, and died Feb. 9, 1931, at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 29 days. (The age doesn't match the dates given but that is what was printed) The funeral under direction of Mortician M. F. Haight of Ritzville was held at the United Presbyterian church in Washtucna Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Gordon officiating. Surviving are the husband, Ernest Osmond, two sons and two daughters. Death Is Passenger On Drunken Automobile Ride Elinor Bailey Stephenson, also known as Elinor Goodin, 24, is dead, her friend, Mrs. Marie Johnson, 28, lies unconscious at the Ritzville General hospital hovering between life and death, and Frank Hamlett is in the county jail charged with manslaughter, as the termination of a drunken automobile escapade Sunday night. Their car, a Ford coupe, containing the three and Arnold Goodin, brother of the dead woman, returning from Cheney to Washtucna, crashed into an Oakland coupe af few miles north of town. The larger car was owned and driven by Roger McAllister and he had with him a companion, John Bloach. Both live in Spokane. Responsibility for the crash was placed by the officers on the men in the Ford, as wheel marks showed that the Spokane men had driven off the road as far as possible to avoid the collision. Both Hamlett and Goodin were badly intoxicated when brought to town and there was all indications that Goodin's sister was in the same condition. Mrs. Johnson had not been drinking. All the occupants of the Ford have their homes at Washtucna, where the men are railroad laborers. Mrs. Johnson is the wife of the section foreman on the Spokane, Portland & Seattle railroad. They have four children and Mr. Johnson came to Ritzville as soon as notified of the accident. The dead woman had been married twice and her legal name was Elinor Bailey Stephenson, but had also been using her maiden name of Elinor Goodin since divorcing her second husband. She has two small children who are being raised by their grandmother. Hamlett's parents live at Cheney and the four had gone there for the day. The funeral of Elinor Stephenson conducted by Mortician M. F. Haight was held this afternoon at Washtucna, Rev. Gordon officiating. The deceased leaves a son, age eight, and a daughter, age four. (Obit in Feb. 19 issue) James Lowry Mrs. Anna L. Cunningham received a telegram Monday telling of the death of her brother, James Lowry, at Buffalo, NY, who passed away Sunday. Mrs. Cunningham is the only surviving member of her family, another brother and only sister having died two years ago. W. J. Starring W. J. Starring, brother of E. L. Starring, Ritzville marshal, and himself holding a similar position here under the administration of A. L. Wiffin, died at the home of a daughter in Spokane Monday and the funeral was held from the Hazen-Jaeger chapel Wednesday afternoon. Deceased was 63 years of age and leaves, in addition to his brother here, two daughters, Mrs. Phil Hanes and Mrs. Elsie Fuller, both of Spokane, and a son, Chas. Starring of Santa Barbara, Cal. Betty Jean Stewart WASHTUCNA - Betty Jean Stewart, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forby Stewart of Benge, former Washtucna residents, passed away on Feb. 5. Funeral services were held at the U. P. church at 1:30, Rev. Gordon officiating. Interment in Bemis cemetery. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, February 19, 1931, issue Mrs. J. R. Hallett Dies Following Operation Mrs. J. R. Hallett, 52, well known Ritzville matron, passed away Wednesday at the Rockwood clinic in Spokane, following an operation performed as the last hope of saving her life. Mrs. Hallett was taken to Spokane a few weeks ago for treatment for internal cancer. She is survived by her husband, J. R.; three sons, Chester of Cal.; Ralph and Lester of Ritzville; six sisters, Mrs. George Clason, Mrs. Alfred Clerc of Spokane, Mrs. W. H. La Lorenz of Cal., Mrs. J. A. Kiehn, Mrs. George Yokom of Oregon, Mrs. Pictor Rogers of B. C.; five brothers, William Scheel of Ritzville, Henry of Davenport, Fred of Spokane, Dan of Yakima, and Walter of Montana. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. form Hazen & Jaeger's chapel, with interment in Riverside Park, Spokane. Gold Star Mother Laid To Rest WASHTUCNA - Death has been hovering over the Washtucna community for the past two weeks and again entered a Washtucna home on Friday evening, this time taking Fannie Jenkins Rose, gold star mother, life long member of the Christian church, a member of Royal neighbors lodge and a resident of this community for the past 27 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Sunday at 2 p.m., the Rev. R. H. Gordon officiating. Interment at Washtucna cemetery. Mrs. Rose was born July 18, 1872. In October, 1890, she was united in marriage to W. C. Rose, who survives her. Six children were born to this union, two of whom survive, being Mrs. Ruth B. Gowen, and Mrs. Verda L. Bisson; ten grandchildren, all of Washtucna, and a brother, Floyd Jenkins of Yakima. Mrs. Rose, who had made many friends during her long residence here, had been in poor health for some time. She was a great lover of flowers, taking keen delight in her garden which was one of the beauty spots of Washtucna. One place in this was filled with poppies in memory of her son, Freeman, who gave his life on Flanders Field in the World war. Auto Victim Buried WASHTUCNA - Funeral services for Elinor Goodin Stephinson (sic) were held at the Christian church Feb. 12. The Rev. R. H. Gordon, clergy. Sarah Elinor Stephinson was born at Summerbill, Pike Co., Illinois, Nov. 5, 1906, and passed away Feb. 9, 1931, from injuries received in an auto accident near Ritzville. She was 24 years old at the time of her death. She leaves beside her son and daughter, Edward and Alta Pearl Bailey, an aged mother, Mrs. Annie Goodin of Washtucna; two brothers Arnold of Washtucna, Leroy of Antioch, Cal., three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Antioch; Mrs. H. L. Floyd, Pasadena, Cal., and Mrs. O. H. Hamlet, St. John. James H. Savage The funeral of James H. Savage was conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Haight chapel, Rev. Attenborough officiating. Mr. Savage died Feb. 15 at the Deaconess hospital in Spokane. Interment was in the Ritzville cemetery. He was 59 years of age. Mr. Savage was born in Illinois in 1871 and came here with his parents in 1888. He at one time engaged in farming, but the last ten years had been making his home in Spokane. Deceased leaves two sisters, Cora Rogers, Richmond, Cal., and Mrs. John Johnson of Ritzville, and one brother, Allen in Chicago. Another brother, William, died a short time ago. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, February 26, 1931, issue R. Seaton R. Seaton was born April 17, 1867, at North Branch, Mich., and passed away Feb. 20. He was married to Emma Messenger in 1892, the couple coming west in 1908 and settled near Ralston. They moved to Lamont eight years ago. Beside his widow, Mr. Seaton is survived by one son, Wilson of Lamont; a daughter, Mrs. S. L. Starkey of Spokane; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Stella Foley of Miles City, Mont., and a brother, Henry in Michigan. Deceased was a member of the I. O. O. F. for 27 years, still retaining his membership in Michigan. He was also a member of the Lamont grange. He was known as a devoted husband and a kind and thoughtful neighbor, willing to lend a hand to those in need. The funeral services were held at the Gresham church in Lamont Monday, Rev. Foster of Spokane officiating. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery, with the local lodge in charge of the service. Alice Esther Schafer Alice Esther Schafer passed away last Thursday, the 19th, at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schafer, Jr., death occurring on the day following the child's sixth birthday. The funeral was conducted at the German M. E. church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Gaiser preaching the service. Interment, in charge of Mortician Miles Haight, was in the Ritzville cemetery. In addition to the parents, surviving members of the family are two sisters, Mary Ann and Laura Louise. Mrs. Sadie Callaway Mrs. Sadie Callaway, 74, died Feb. 21, at the home of her son, George, near Benge, and the funeral was held from the Haight chapel here Wednesday morning, with interment in the Ritzville cemetery. Mrs. Callaway was a native of Virginia and had been a resident of the county for thirty years. Since the death of her husband in 1910, she had made her home with her children. The latter are Charles of Spokane, William of Vashon Island, P. B. and James of Alberta, and George of Benge. Robert Bond Miller Robert Bond Miller of Marengo died this morning at the Allen hospital here at the age of 45 years. The body was prepared for burial by Mortician Haight and was taken by relatives to Sanders, Idaho, the funeral to be held there Sunday. Mr. Miller has resided in Adams county for two years, following farming. Deceased was born in North Carolina. He leaves his widow and eight children, as follows: Myrtle, Flora, Thelma, Verna, Erma and Robert Miller all of Marengo; Helen and Olive Miller of Spokane. (see March 5) Mrs. Julia Hallett Julia Scheel was born at Galena, Ill., on July 5, 1878, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scheel. She came to Washington with her parents while a young girl and the family made their home in Spokane. Deceased was married to J.R. Hallett in 1904 at Spokane, and four sons were born to them, three surviving. They are Chester, Ralph and Lester. She also leaves six sisters and five brothers. Mrs. Hallett had made her home in Ritzville for many years and for a long time was connected with Lan's cafe, and held her position up to a few weeks before her death, which occurred in Spokane Feb. 18. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, March 5, 1931, issue Robert Vance Miller Robert Vance Miller was born in Amantha, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 1886, and died Feb. 26, 1931. He came west in 1891, locating at Garfield, Wash. From there he went to Sanders, Idaho. He has lived the past two years at Marengo. Was married to Belle Kenoyer, to which union have been born nine children, eight surviving. Mrs. Myrtle Fox, Florin, Thelma, Verna, Irna and Robert at the family home. Olive, who is in the St. Luke's hospital in Spokane, and Mrs. Helen Lenz of Spokane. His mother, Mrs. Mary Miller and one brother, Charles, of Sanders, Idaho, and three sisters, Mrs. Effie Gregg of St. Maries, Idaho, Mrs. Cora Derry of Emida, Idaho, Mrs. Edna Magers of Sanders and a host of other relatives and many friends are left to mourn the loss. Interment was at the Sanders cemetery Feb. 28. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ralph Logsdon of Elberta. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, March 12, 1931, issue A. M. Gillis Dies of Heart Trouble Angus M. Gillis, one of the county's best known and successful earlier farmers, died suddenly at the home of his son, Lloyd, Wednesday morning of heart trouble. Mr. Gillis, who since leaving the farm, has been identified with the Tum-a-Lum Lumber Co. at Walla Walla, came to the home ranch Tuesday and he and his son Lloyd sat up until 2 o'clock Wednesday morning working on his income tax. The body was discovered the next morning, Mr. Gillis having passed away from the attack while disrobing. Mr. Gillis was born near Eldon, Belfast Parish, Prince Edward Island, on April 25, 1863, and in 1882 went to North Dakota, homesteading part of the site of the present city of Fargo. He was employed for a number of years as a carpenter foreman for the Northern Pacific railroad. Mr. Gillis was admitted to citizenship at Ellendale, Dickey county, Dakota territory, Dec. 21, 1888. About 1889, he moved to Centerville, Ore., now Athena, and it was there that he met and married Miss Ida L. Campbell in 1891. Miss Campbell came west by ox team in 1865 from Watson, Mo., and was employed at Centerville as a school teacher. Mr. Gillis followed contracting and building and they made Athena their home until 1907, when they came to Adams county. The home place near Washtucna was purchased by Mr. Gillis and the family resided there for a number of years. The deceased was prominently identified with affairs of the county and served as commissioner from the third district in 1914-15-16. Following the death of his wife in 1917, Mr. Gillis continued farming until 1922, when he retired, but still maintained his residence on the ranch. Mr. Gillis is survived by three sons, Ralph and Lloyd of Washtucna and Herschel of Albuquerque, N. Mexico. Another son, Everett, died in 1919. All four boys attended high school in Ritzville. The body is at the Haight mortuary and the funeral will be held from the M. E. church here at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Seattle by the side of his wife and son. Christina Janssen Mrs. Christina Janssen, 77, died at her home in this city Sunday, March 8, and the funeral was held from the German Methodist church this afternoon, Rev. C. W. McCoy of Spokane officiating, assisted by Rev. Gaiser of Ritzville. Deceased was born in Germany, came to America about 48 years ago and had made her home in Adams county for 15 years. The family formerly resided in Grant county for 17 years before coming here. Mrs. Janssen is survived by her husband, Gerd Janssen; one daughter, Mrs. Kate Johnson of Boise; and two sons, J. G. and Herman, both of Ritzville. Mother of Art Johnson Fire Victim WASHTUCNA - Mrs. Nels Johnson of Pasco, mother of Art Johnson of this city, was fatally burned last week when her dress caught fire apparently while fixing the fire in the kitchen stove in her home. The little son of Arthur Johnson, who had been making his home there, in company with his brothers and sister, during the illness of their mother in the Ritzville hospital, was present but did not seem to know how the accident occurred. Earl Johnson, son of the deceased, was in the backyard and as she ran screaming to him he heroically tried to smother the flames with his hands, receiving severe burns but finding that impossible, ran for a blanket, but by the time the flames were smothered Mrs. Johnson's body was a mass of burns. She lived until about 10 the next day and passed away at the Pasco hospital. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, March 19, 1931, issue Mrs. Sarah Schellenger Mrs. Sarah Schellenger, 80, died Wednesday morning at the General hospital here, following an extended illness. Deceased is the mother of W. C. Schellenger, Ralston merchant, and her home was at E1211 Crown, Spokane. The body was taken to Spokane where the funeral and interment will take place. Father Nolden Loses Father Rev. Lawrence A. Noldin of St. Augustine's Church Spokane, received word during the last week of the death of his father, Henry Noldin, at Milwaukee, Wis. A solemn requiem high mass will be offered up for the repose of his sole at St. Augustine's church. Father Noldin will be the celebrant assisted by the local clergy. Tiete Marie Henrichs Mrs. Tiete Marie Henrichs, 66, died in this city Tuesday afternoon, following a long illness, and the funeral services will be held from the Zion Congregational church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. Zocher officiating. Interment will be in the Ritzville cemetery. Deceased was a native of Germany, the wife of R. Henrichs, and the family had resided in Adams county for many years. In addition to the husband, Mrs. Henrichs is survived by five daughters and four sons. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, March 26, 1931, issue No obits although a portion of one page is missing