Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, April 7, 1943 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 ==================================================================== Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, April 7, 1943, issue Rites Saturday For Mrs. J. Rowe Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist church for Mrs. John Rowe, 72, pioneer Ritzville resident who died Tuesday morning in a Spokane hospital after a lingering illness. The Rev. Richard Decker will officate. Burial will be in the Ritzville cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe came to Ritzville about 1901, settling first in the country east of the city and moving into the city about 1910. Mr. Rowe died in 1941. Mary Louise Rowe, nee Zeiner, was born Oct. 5, 1870, at Galena, Ill. She was a member of the American legion auxiliary and the Rebekah lodge at the time of her death and at one time was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. W. Rudebaugh, Spokane, Miss Amelia Rowe, Bremerton, and Mrs. N. S. McMurray, Ritzville; and four sons, Ira of Davenport, Clinton and Johnny of Ritzville, and Gerald, with the armed forces; and five grandchildren. Antoine Faucher Dies In Seattle Antoine Faucher, resident of Ritzville from 1901 to 1924, died March 29 in Seattle following a short illness, according to word received here today. When in Ritzville he was in business with Herman Heinemann and also served four years as county treasurer and eight years as postmaster. He suffered a stroke recently, from which he never rallied. Besides his widow, Mary, he is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Marie Harwood, Platinum, Alaska; Catherine Faucher, Walla Walla; Rachel Faucher, Seattle; Mrs. Antoinette Sheldon, Bay City, Mich.; Mrs. Cecelia Callison, Seattle; three sons, Joseph A., New York City, Frank J. of Seattle and Bernard A. of Vancouver, Wash. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, April 14, 1943, issue Hold Last Rites For Mr. Carl Tischner Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Medical Lake for Carl Tischner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Tischner of this city. Burial was in the cemetery there. Carl was born at Davenport Oct. 9, 1904. He is survived by his parents, a brother, Paul, of Chicago, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Koch and Mrs. Jacob Thaut, both of Ritzville. Schrenk Rites Held LIND - Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church for Christian Schrenk, who died April 6 at the Colfax hospital. Christian J. Schrenk was born Dec. 14, 1877, in Johnnistahl, South Russia, and came to this country as a young boy with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schrenk, who settled near Eureka, S. D. In 1902, he was united in marriage to Sophia Delzer and shortly afterward settled near Lind, where he spent much of his life as a farmer. In 1939 he moved to Spangle where he lived until his death. In his middle life he was converted and baptized by the Rev. A. Graner and joined the Baptist church at American Falls, Ida. After a lingering illness he died at the hospital in Colfax April 6 at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 23 days. He is survived by his widow, and seven children, two sons and five daughters, one son dying in his infancy. The children are Herman at San Francisco, Ted in the army, Mrs. Martha Rott at Rockford, Mrs. Emma McConnell at San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Bertha Sauer at Lamont, and Ella and Ruby at home in Spangle. He also had two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Magdalena Rott of Lind, Mrs. Lydia Maier of Spokane, Jacob of Ashley, N. D., Karl at Lacrosse, and Henry of Lind, Mrs. Lydia Meyer of Salem, Ore. Ten grandchildren also survive him. Interment was in the Lind cemetery. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, April 22, 1943, issue Walter S. Moon Died April 12th Walter S. Moon, 87, former Ritzville resident and father of Dick Moon, Ritzville barber, died April 12 at The Dalles, Ore., at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Bishop. Funeral services were held last Friday at The Dalles with interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery there. Mr. Moon was born Aug. 15, 1875, at Decatur, Ill. He came to Adams county about 1900 and lived here until 1909, when he moved to Connell. Besides his widow, Mary E. Moon of Connell, he is survived by six sons, Walter C. of Ritzville, Howard of Westwood, Calif., Chester of Lind, John, Max and Shirley of Pasco; three daughters, Mrs. Bishop of The Dalles, Ore., Mrs. Joseph McInturff, Ft. Klamath, Ore., and Miss Margaret Moon of Connell; three brothers, John R. of Spokane, Wilbur E. and Jesse of Nebraska; and five grandchildren. Killed In Action Clifford Louis Howe, grandson of Peter Bauer of Ritzville who was recently reported missing in action in the Pacific area, was in a plane making a torpedo attack with other planes of his squadron on a formation of Japanese destroyers when his plane was lost, it was learned today. A letter from the vice commander of squadron 16, with which he was flying, explained that Clifford, who was a radio gunner, and his pilot and the turret gunner did not return from the engagement. He was born in Ritzville May 19, 1923, and lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bauer, until he finished grade school, when he went to Vallejo, Calif., to live with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Warnholz. He enlisted in the navy shortly before graduating from high school. He was the son of Mrs. Cora Howe of Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. Irving Born Pioneer Of Lind Mrs. Irving Born, resident of Lind for many years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Doell, in Spokane, April 9. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 11, from the Hazen-Jaeger funeral home with the Rev. Ernest Mason officiating. Cremation followed the service. Mrs. Born had been ill since shortly after Christmas but appeared to be rallying until last week. She had been living with their daughter since her illness, as did Mr. Born, pioneer Lind jeweler. Besides her widower, Mrs. Born is survived by the one daughter and five sisters: Mrs. Roberta Townsend, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; Mrs. C. G. Davis, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Kenneth Alexander and Mrs. Nell Keyser, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Glen Case, Tacoma. Franz Ferderer Died Wednesday Franz Ferderer, 72, resident of Adams county for the past 23 years, died early Wednesday morning in a Spokane hospital, following a major operation. He had been in good health until Tuesday of last week when he suddenly became ill and was rushed to Spokane. He underwent an appendectomy the next morning, from which he never recovered. Franz Ferderer was born Sept. 25, 1870, in South Russia. He came to the United States in 1888, settling first in North Dakota. He was married to Margaret Klootz in June, 1901. They came to Ritzville in 1920 and lived on a farm about 13 miles west until 1941 when they moved to Ritzville. Besides his widow, he is survived by seven sons, Jacob of North Dakota, Fred, Leonard, William, Maudise and Theodore, all of Ritzville, and Henry, now in the armed forces; seven daughters, Mrs. Christ Walholff of North Dakota, Mrs. Jacob Trautman of Warden, Mrs. George Scheller of Ritzville, Mrs. Rheinhold Rieker of Yakima, Miss Emma Ferderer and Mrs. Lloyd Brown, both of Portland, and Miss Leah Ferderer, Ritzville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services will be held at the Philadelphia Congregational church with the Rev. R. Kirschenmann officiating. Burial will be in the Ritzville cemetery. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, April 29, 1943, issue Two Arlt Boys Drown in Creek Louis Wayne, 8, and Billy Deane, 6, only children of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Arlt of Lacrosse, drowned while swimming in a creek about a quarter of a mile from their home Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Community church in Lacrosse and burial was in the Lacrosse cemetery. Rev. Victor E. Rauffeld of Endicott officiated. The boys were great-grandchildren of Mrs. William Arlt of this city. She and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arlt and daughter, Mrs. Ella Luiten, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Arlt, Mr. and Mrs. Art Arlt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arlt, Mrs. Lavine Bauer and son, Herman, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Arlt, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sieverkropp and Mr. and Mrs. Tafel Kison attended the funeral from this section of the country. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, May 6, 1943, issue County Pioneer Passes Away Funeral services for Moses Watkins, 89, pioneer of this county, were held in the Methodist church in Lind Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Wilma Clements, pastor of the church, gave a short address which was followed by the Masonic ritual. Burial was in the Bemis cemetery beside his wife who died in 1911. Moses, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Watkins, was born near El Dara, Ill., Jan. 13, 1854. He was one of a family of 13 children. In 1880 he went to Missouri and on Oct. 10 of that year he was married to Serena Dade. In July, 1902, they came to Washington, settling near Lind. He was a member of the Masonic lodge for 44 years and a charter member of the Lind lodge, which he helped to institute. He died at the Masonic home last Wednesday. He is survived by four sons, Robert L., Elbert E. and James H., all of Lind, and Francis A. of Roseburg, Ore., and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Martin of Weiser, Idaho, 15 grand children and eight great-grandchildren. Conrad Eckhardt Called Beyond Conrad Eckhardt, 78, of Odessa died at his home Monday evening following a heart attack. He was born at Franck, Russia, Sept. 1, 1864. He was married to Anna Marguerite Geitz, who preceded him in death about two years ago. In 1890 they came to America, settling first at Alma, Neb. In 1893 he moved his family to Bickleton and in 1908 they moved to a farm near Odessa. A few years ago they moved into Odessa. He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Henry Derr, Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Henry Hopp, all of Odessa; Mrs. George Kissler of Burt, N. D.; Mrs. Jack Hagelganz of Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. Carl Eckhardt of Ritzville. There are also 32 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Odessa Friday at 2 p.m. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, May 13, 1943, issue Funeral Services For Marilyn Koch Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Emanuel Lutheran church of Ritzville for Marilyn Joyce Koch, 2-1/2 years old. The Rev. F. J. Ahrendt officiated and burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. Marilyn Koch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Koch, was born Nov. 25, 1940, in Ritzville. She died Saturday morning in Spokane. Besides her parents, she is survived by one brother, Clarence William; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Helena M. Sellars, her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Koch, and her great-grandfather, Michael Kautz, all of Ritzville. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, May 20, 1943, issue Mass in Spokane For Mrs. Mudgett (Held from last week) Requiem high mass was celebrated for Mrs. George Mudgett, 76, of Spokane in that city Saturday. Mrs. Mudgett died in the Sprague hospital Wednesday. Burial was in the family plot in Greenwood. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. Hickman Newland of this city; two sisters, Mrs. T. S. Vanderford of Aberdeen, Idaho, and Mrs. J. A. Vanderford of Oklahoma City, Okla., and four grandchildren, Andrew and Joe Newland of this city and George Mudgett and Margaret Wahlberg. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, May 27, 1943, issue Mrs. Doerschlag Funeral Sunday Funeral services were held Sunday at the Sprague Lutheran church for Mrs. Jacob Doerschlag, 84, resident of this state for nearly 56 years who died last Thursday at her home in Sprague. Mrs. Doerschlag, with her husband, homesteaded near Keystone, coming to Washington in 1887 when it was still a territory. She lived near Keystone until her later years, when the couple retired to Sprague. Minnie Doerschlag (nee Seegar) was born at Schwessin, Germany, March 29, 1858. She came to the United States in 1882, marrying Jacob Doerschlag at Madison, Wis., a short time later. She is survived by three sons; William of Kirkland, Ernest and Arthur of Sprague; three daughters, Mrs. Jack Collins, Mrs. Robert Hall and Mrs. Ross Jensen, all of Sprague; two sisters, Mrs. August Wellsandt and Mrs. Bertha Manke, both of Ritzville; and one brother, Theodore Seegar, Sheboygan. (rest of obit is missing) George Schafer 'Tucna Pioneer Funeral services for George J. Schafer, 63, prominent Washtucna farmer who died Friday morning at his home after a lingering illness, were held Tuesday afternoon at Trinity Methodist church in Ritzville. Rev. A. K. Walborn of Washtucna, and Rev. Richard Decker of Ritzville officiated. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. George J. Schafer was born in Russia July 18, 1879, and came to the United States in 1891. In 1899, he was married to Anna K. Stuhr in Bickleton, Wash., and in 1917 moved to Ritzville, later moving to Washtucna in 1928. Besides his widow, he is survived by seven sons, Clarence G., Henry J. and Bernard, all of Washtucna; Vernon in the armed forces; Theodore of Seattle; Frank of Dayton; Leo of Tacoma; two daughters, Elmina A. Schafer, Riparia, and Mrs. Alvina McCune, Newman, Calif.; two brothers, Jacob and Henry L. of Ritzville; and eight grandchildren. Baby Dies Saturday Shirley Etta, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shears of Moses Lake, died Saturday, a few days after birth, and was buried Monday in the Ritzville cemetery. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, June 3, 1943, issue Hold Last Rites For Mrs. Price Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen M. Price, 83, mother of Mrs. Richard Decker of Ritzville, were held Monday morning at Trinity Methodist church here with the Rev. H. S. Gleiser, district superintendent, officiating, assisted by Rev. Harry Coates, both of Spokane. Burial was beside her husband in Tacoma. Mrs. Price suffered a slight stroke May 26, from which she never recovered. Ellen Miranda Price, nee Hidden, was born Oct. 13, 1859, at Sand Creek, Minn. She was married to Edwin A. Price at Minnanah, Minn., in 1881. The couple came to Washington in 1889, settling at Tacoma. Mr. Price died in 1922 and since that time Mrs. Price has made her home for the most part with her daughter, Mrs. Decker. Besides her daughter, she is survived by two sons, M. A. and W. H., both of Tacoma; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cree's Mother Succumbed Monday Mrs. Mathilda Warren of Spokane, mother of Mrs. Peter Cree of Ritzville and grandmother of Mrs. William Koeplin, died at her home Monday in Spokane after a lingering illness. She was 84 years old. Pioneer Banker Dies In Spokane Claus H. Clodius, pioneer Ritzville banker, died May 20 in Spokane. Funeral services were held Monday. He was one of the organizers of the pioneer German-American State bank and was its president for a number of years. He was also president of the Ritzville Trading Company for a number of years and at one time had large land holdings in Adams county. He moved to Spokane when he retired about 20 years ago and has since lived in that city. His parents were among the first settlers in Adams county. He was married in 1896 to Minnie Pfannekuchen, who died a few years ago. Mr. Clodius was a member of the Zion Congregational church of Ritzville at the time of his death. He is survived by three sons, Carl of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Arthur of Bremerton and Theodore of New York; and one daughter, Mrs. Clara Giffith of Rathdrum, Idaho. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, June 10, 1943, issue John C. Long Dies In Almira John C. Long, 62, former Ritzville resident, died June 2 at his home in Almira after a lingering illness, according to word received here today. Funeral services were held at the Almira Methodist church Saturday, June 5, with the Rev. M. King officiating. Burial was in the Almira cemetery. John Clark Long was born at Pomeroy Feb. 18, 1881. In 1883 his parents moved to Ritzville, where he grew to manhood. He lived at Paha and in other localities in Adams county for many years. However, for the past 15 years he has engaged in the buying and selling of livestock at Almira. On Oct. 4, 1919, he was married to Cecil Green, who survives him. Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Wesley; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Dunlop, Elmer City, Wash.; Mrs. Maude Collier, Steptoe, and Mrs. Hazel Sullivan, Washtucna; and two brothers, Calvin, Colbert; and Joseph, Lamont. Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, June 17, 1943, issue None Ritzville Journal-Times, Thursday, June 24, 1943, issue Pioneer Businessman, Jacob Bauer, Succumbs Jacob Bauer, 80, one of Ritzville's outstanding business leaders for more than a third of a century, died last Friday morning in Spokane at the home of a daughter, Mrs. H. J. Ratz, following an illness of several years. He was one of the founders of the Ritzville Trading company and managed that institution from its beginning in 1904 until 1937, when he retired because of ill health. However, he remained an active interest in the business by serving on the board of directors until 1942. His many friends and business associates paid final tribute to him at funeral services Sunday afternoon at the Philadelphia Congregational church. The Rev. R. Kirschenmann officated. Burial was in the Ritzville cemetery. In addition to managing the city's largest business institution for 33 years, Mr. Bauer took an active part in civic affairs. He served on the city council and on the school board and was a life-long member of the chamber of commerce. He also served one term as county assessor in 1897-1898, before he entered the business world. Mr. Bauer was one of the charter members of the Northwest Hardware and Implement Dealers association, an organization composed of representatives from all parts of the Inland Empire, and he served on the group's board of directors for many years. His career as a businessman began in 1898 when he went into the hardware business with H. A. Bier. This firm consolidated with the Ritzville Hardware company in 1900 and the business continued under that name with Mr. Bauer as manager until 1904, when the Ritzville Hardware Co., the A. T. Kendrick & Co., and the Lind Hardware Co., were incorporated under the new name of the Ritzville Trading Co. He was elected manager of the new firm and remained in that capacity until May 1, 1937, when he retired because of his health. In 1939 he underwent a serious operation, which was followed two years later by a second, from which he never fully recovered. Jacob Bauer was born in Kolb, Russia, Jan. 10, 1863. With his parents he came to the United States in 1876. After farming near Hastings, Neb., and later near Culbertson, Neb., for six years, the family decided to move farther west. They traveled by train to Ogden, Utah, which was the end of the railway. From there, the journey was made by covered wagon to Walla Walla, in what was then Washington territory. The party remained in Walla Walla for two years, then migrated to Ritzville. The Bauer family arrived here April 20, 1884, and immediately filed for a homestead. On July 12, 1888, Mr. Bauer was married to Barbara Koch, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Johannes Koch. The couple engaged in farming for 10 years and in the spring of 1898 Mr. Bauer and his family left the farm and moved to Ritzville, where he entered business. Mr. and Mrs. Bauer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1938 with a banquet at the Desert hotel, at which all of their children were present. One of the highlights of the joyous occasion was the re-enactment of the wedding just as it had taken place in a small school house near Ritzville. They were the third couple to be married in Adams county. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bauer and all but one are still living. Arthur, the youngest child, died in 1908. Besides his widow, Mr. Bauer is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mildren MacDonald of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Louise Ratz of Spokane, and Mrs. Ruby Kirkham of Saginaw, Mich.; two sons, Martin and Harold of Ritzville; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Oestreich of Ritzville, and Mrs. Anton Neidt of San Francisco, Calif. He had 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. David Phillips Found Dead This Morning David Phillips, 48, prominent Lind farmer and representative from this district in the state legislature for the past six year, was found dead in his automobile about half a mile north of his farm home early this morning. The coroner's report listed his death as "suicide." He left several notes of a personal nature, but name gave any motives for his action. Mr. Phillips was last seen about 7 a.m. Tuesday and it is believed he drove from his farm home, about five miles west of Lind, to the scene of the tragedy that morning. His car was parked in a draw where it could not be seen from the house. His body was discovered by Jack Watkins, an employee, while he was weeding land near the draw this morning. He immediately summoned the sheriff and coroner. Friends who had talked to Mr. Phillips recently were shocked to learn of his action since he was apparently in good spirits and gave no indications of having any worries. Mr. Phillips farmed between 5,000 and 6,000 acres of wheat land west of Lind and also operated a turkey farm near Grandview, dividing his time between the two places. He had spent last weekend at the turkey farm before coming to Lind Monday afternoon. Mrs. Phillips and their daughter, Virginia, lived at the turkey farm. Mr. Phillips first served in the legislature during the 1939 session, representing Adams, Lincoln and Ferry counties. He was reelected in 1940 and 1942 and was chairman of the important roads and bridges committee for the last two terms. He was an active member of the democratic party. Active in county affairs for a number of years, Mr. Phillips served two terms as county commissioner and was chairman of the board during his last term. He was also a director of the East Columbia Basin Irrigation district and chairman of the board of commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 2 in Lind. He was instrumental in formation of both the irrigation and fire protection districts. David Phillips was born in Missouri and came to Adams county with his parents as a boy in 1901, living here since that time. Besides his widow, Gladys, he is survived by his father, V. S. Phillips of Cheney; a son, Donald Howard, now in the army; a daughter, Virginia; one sister, Mrs. Georgia Hayes of Lind; and two brothers, Eugene C. and R. H. both of Lind. William Dashiel Passes in Lind William C. Dashiel, 63, retired druggist of Marlin, died Wednesday of last week at the Motley Nursing home in Lind, following a four-month illness. Mr. Dashiel spent his youth in the Lind area and was at one time employed by John Dirstine in the Lind Pharmacy. Funeral services were held at Marlin Sunday and burial was in the Marlin cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Richard, who operates the drug store at Marlin, and William, who is in the army at Moses Lake.