LINCOLN COUNTY OBITUARIES

Obituaries are taken from newspapers, probates, funeral home ledgers, and the county death register.

This is NOT a complete listing, but a work in progress. Submit your relative to the Lincoln County Co-ordinator

Jack Eldridge, the Cheney horse trainer, died at the Medical Lake asylum last week, after one day’s confinement. (Cit)

Chas F. Schuett died Thursday with burial Saturday. He was born Jan 28, 1856 in Germany and is survived by a wife and four children to mourn his loss.

Saturday morning about 11 o’clock death came to the relief of J. Furgeson Smith, an invalid who has been gradually dying for several months. The deceased had few acquaintances outside the membership of the Masonic order in this place. Accompanied by his devoted wife he arrived in Davenport almost a year ago, and shortly afterwards he took to his bed from which he never arose. He had every care and the best of medical attendance, but it was of no avail. Physicians diagnosed his ailment as tuberculoses of the stomach. J F Smith was a resident of Omaha, Nebraska for years. He was an engineer by trade, and it was while following his trade that he exposed himself and became afflicted with the disease that ultimately proved fatal. He came west with his wife in hopes that a change of climate might give him relief, but he was beyond the reach of human agency or climatic conditions. He was a very bright and intelligent gentleman, and is highly spoken of by those who held converse with him during his last illness. He was a 32^nd degree Mason and under the instruction of Omaha lodge the local fraternity did everything for his relief and comfort. Mrs. Smith has shown herself one of the most loving and devoted wives. She has been constantly by her husband’s bedside cheering his long confinement and patiently ministering to his every want. The lady had every appearance of being worn out and exhausted from the long strain. After death the body was embalmed by Undertaker O’Farrell, and Monday morning Mrs. Smith started for Omaha in charge of the remains, the Masonic order acting as an escort to the train. (LCT)

Wednesday morning Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Anderson received the sad news of the death at Harrington of Mrs. A. E. Glascock, the mother of Mrs. Anderson, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Brown, where she had been visiting during the winter. Death occurred about 12 o’clock Tuesday night. The deceased had reached the advanced age of 83 years. She leaves a number of children and grandchildren. (LCT)

After an illness of only two or three days, Jessie, the youngest child of Mr. & Mrs. Geo R. Sawyer, aged 20 months, died Wednesday evening about 6 o’clock. The little one was a sweet, pretty affectionate child, and her sudden death was a terrible blow to the family. The deep sympathy of a large circle of acquaintances is extended to the parents in the hour of their sad loss. (LCT)

The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Knappert died Monday and the funeral was held Tuesday. Little Hattie only lived through one month of home love when she was called to Him who said: “Suffer little children to come unto me.” (LCT)

J W Green died Dec 9 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. O. W. Kennedy. (LCT notes)

Mrs. Wm Carpenter died at the age of 24 years and 7 months last Monday. (LCT notes)

Mrs. Eliza I. Alexander, wife of William Alexander of Sprague, died surrounded by family last Thursday. She was taken ill with rheumatic fever Christmas Day and suffered intense pain during her sickness. (LCT) (RS in Maccabee Cemetery)

The body of William Lowe, who died Jan 23^rd was held until Friday to await the arrival of his brother from British Columbia. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, Davenport with the Forresters marching in a body to the grave. (LCT)

Dayton, Wash., Jan 24.—John Seidel, who came here from the Big Bend country several weeks ago for treatment, died on Monday morning and his body was interred Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. His son Paul from Spokane was in attendance at the funeral.—Review. (Harrington Citizen)

Lewis Kennedy, residing 13 miles SE of Davenport, died Friday, Jan 25, at the age of 77 years. His aged wife died several months ago.

A fatal accident occurred at Sam Thomas’ ranch last Thursday afternoon. While attempting to stop a 4-horse team that was running away, William Warner was run over and so badly crushed that he died from his injuries Friday night at 11 o’clock. Mr. Warner was working on the Thomas ranch, but owns a place near there where himself and family made their home. His family consists of his wife and three small children. The funeral will take place from the Sutton school house Sunday morning at 11.-Lind Leader (Harrington Citizen)

The 9 month old child of Mr. & Mrs. Josiah Nicholls died.—Dav. Trib. (Citizen)

Evangeline, 33 year old daughter of L. M. Vose, died at her home near Edwall on Feb 22, 1901 after a long illness. She was born in Pennsylvania on Jan 24, 1867. Her mother died about 15 years ago. She is survived by her aged father, two sisters and three brothers. (LCT) -

Mr. Nicholas Barlott of Egypt passed away Thursday morning of this week, leaving his wife, 4 daughters and 3 sons (all grown) to mourn his loss. (LCT)

Died—February 25, at 1:30 AM, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Yarwood, E 2210 Third Avenue, Spokane, WA, Mrs. Mabel Lyon, wife of Jay Lyon and eldest daughter of H. D. Jennie M. Boyes, after a brief illness of five days of scarlet fever, complicated with other diseases. She was born in SanFrancisco, CA, June 8, 1874, and moved to Davenport with her parents in 1880, where she is well known. –Times. (Citizen)

Mrs. Jensine Dorthea Jurgensen, wife of G. Jurgensen, died at her residence near Wilbur March 4, 1901 after a brief illness. Deceased was a native of Denmark, aged 66 years, and the cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. She leaves a husband, three boys and two daughters to mourn their loss. One of the daughters, Mrs. Dannie, lives in Spokane, the other children being residents of Wilbur and vicinity. Mrs. Jurgensen came here with her husband about 15 years ago when the Big Bend country was practically an unsettled waste of prairie. She was, therefore, a pioneer woman, in the truest sense of the term. An exemplary wife and mother, endowed with every good trait that characterizes the truly Christian character, this good woman will be sadly missed, not only by her immediate relatives, but by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Death creates a vacancy that no human effort can supply, but “It is better to have loved and lost than not to have loved at all.” A brief funeral service was held at the residence yesterday by Rev. Nissen, after which the body was conveyed to the Presbyterian church, where Rev. Herbert Thomson preached a touching sermon over the remains. A large concourse of sympathizing friends joined the procession to the cemetery, where the body was consigned to its last resting place. Wilbur Register. (Citizen)

Mr. C. A. Hansen, who lived on a farm near Larene died from dropsy on March 18, 1901.??? He came to Lincoln Co in 1884. He was about 50 years old. (LCT)

Barnard Burke, aged 77 years, died last Saturday night after an illness of two weeks from pneumonia. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church Monday and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery beside his wife whose death preceded his by only ten days. Mr. Burke was one of the early settlers in this town. He was a kind hearted old man and was well respected. He was never happy unless at work and at the time he was taken sick was janitor in the public school building. As a token of respect to him school was dismissed so that the pupils and teachers could attend the funeral. May his soul and that of his good wife, who preceded him by so short a time, forever rest in peace. –Sprague Times (Citizen)

R. R. Starlin, a civil war veteran, died at his home, 12 miles north of Sprague, Wednesday of last week. Mr. Starlin was 76 years old and has resided in that section for many years. The burial occurred last Friday morning, March 15, under the direction of the GAR, to which order Mr. Starlin belonged. (LCT) One of our old time residents, R. R. Starlin passed away suddenly Wednesday morning March 13, of heart failure. He was buried at Sprague cemetery (Lakeview) beside his wife who died a little over a year ago. Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Starlin of Spokane attended the funeral of R. R. Starlin last Friday. (DTrib-28 March 1901)

“Dr” Burns, an old pioneer of this section, was found lying unconscious near the NP track about 3 miles south of town by an east bound train crew early Thursday morning. He was brought to town and taken to the city hall where Dr Turner did all in his power to revive him but was unsuccessful. The doctor says he may last a day or two but there is no possibility of his recovery. (Citizen)

T W Chism

“Wm Chism received word by telephone Monday from Harrington announcing the death of his brother T W Chism, a harness dealer of that place. He was found lying on the bed with a revolver in his hand. The theory is that he committed suicide. Although there may have been murder committed as he was a single man and usually carried considerable money on his person. The deceased was forty years of age. He leaves an aged father, one sister and a brother here who feel greatly shocked over his sudden death. He will be brought to Wilbur for burial the funeral services being held Wednesday at the Baptist hall by the Rev Rutherfor.” (Davenport Tribune: 4-04-1901)

Milton Lacey, a carpenter of Mohler, met with a very serious accident at the Harrington depot Tuesday. Mr. Lacey was going to Spokane on a freight train and while the train stopped here for water and orders he came down town to transact some business. Before he returned to the depot the train started and, by the time he reached the platform, was under good headway. He caught the first car he could reach and was thrown to the ground, but getting up he tried it a second time with a more serious result for he was thrown under the train and when picked up he had lost his left foot and the fingers of his right hand. He was taken at once to the Harrington Hospital where Dr Setters amputated the limb below the knee and dressed the wounded hand. (Citizen) (Survived for many years following this.)

Altamont Roberts, born May 21, 1885 at Walla Walla, WA, died April 27, 1901 at 4:30 PM. Deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Roberts of Magnolia, Nez Pierce County, Idaho. The family formerly resided about three miles north of Wilbur. Wilbur Register. (Citizen)

Peter W Johnson, aged 38 years, while in a fit of temporary insanity, took his own life last Tuesday morning. The deed was done with a large butcher knife with which he cut his throat from ear to ear. Johnson was an old timer here. He formerly owned a saloon and considerable property in this city and was quite well off at one time. About two years ago he fell heir to quite a little money and made a trip to Germany. Since his return he spent most of his time and money in drink and dissipation and the brooding over his financial condition is probably what drove him to commit suicide.—Sprague Times (Citizen)

Died at Davenport, Wednesday, June 26, Homer D. Barber, aged 28 years. The deceased was a son of H. D. Barber, merchant of this place and was assisting his father in the store at the time of his decease. Prior to his death he had not been feeling well for about two months when he was seized with an attack of typhoid pneumonia. The disease took a severe form and everything was done to save his life. He died Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was held Friday morning at the residence of his parents under the auspices of Lincoln Lodge No 50, Knights of Pythias. Rev. Rickner preached from the text, “Jesus wept,” paying a high tribute to the young man. The remains were taken to Spokane and buried in The Greenwood Cemetery. H G Anderson and Ed Yarwood representing the Knights of Pythias accompanied the friends and remains. Homer D Barber was born in Clinton Co, Idaho, and moved with his parents to Post Falls, Idaho in 1890 and to Davenport in 1895. He was an exemplar young man and his many friends regret his early death. To his parents go forth the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. (Dav. Trib) 7-04-1901 “William, Darley and Oscar Barber attended the funeral of their brother last week.” (Dav. Trib) 7-25-1901 “Mr H D Barber received notice this week that he is a beneficiary of $2000 from the New York Life Insurance Co, on a policy held by his son, Homer D Barber.” (Dav. Trib)

Mrs Peter McKay and daughter, while on their way to the home of Henry Hughes, met with a very serious accident. The daughter, in attempts to get out of the cart to open a gate, fell in the wheel; the horse ran off and dragged Maggie a distance of 80 rods. She was badly bruised and cut but fortunately no bones were broken.-Big Bend Outlook. (Citizen)

Died.—At the home of her parents, Thursday, July 4, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chris Janke. (Citizen-Odessa Odes)

Medical Lake-July 7. Elmer Burkehead, aged 10, adopted son of M. H. Burkehead, was drowned while bathing in the lake. The drowned boy was an orphan. The surname of his parents was Bippert. (Citizen)

Miss Florence Anderson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. David Anderson, died last Tuesday night, at about 12 o’clock, at their new home on the Columbia River. She was sick when they moved from Creston, a week ago, and grew worse in spite of medical care until the end came. She was a bright girl of fourteen years. (LCT)

The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. White died in Spokane and was brought here for burial. (Citizen-Edwall Column)

The funeral of the infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hollipeter, who died Sunday night of cholera infantum, took place on Monday afternoon, Rev. A. A. Powers officiating. A large number of friends of the bereaved parents were present. (Harrington Citizen)

The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. McConnell died last Saturday. (Citizen-Edwall Column)

The funeral of Mr. Abram Page of Mohler was conducted at the cemetery on Thursday…. (Citizen)

Oct 18, 1901

S. L. Blumauer’s Mother

“Mr S L Blumauer received the sad news of the death of his mother in Ellensburgh on Saturday. The body of the deceased was taken to Portland for interment.” (Citizen: 10-18-1901)

Oct 18, 1901

Mary Anderson

“Mr and Mrs E S Anderson have the sympathy of the community in the death of their little daughter Mary, which occurred Monday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev F V Garretson in the Presbyterian church at ten o’clock Tuesday morning. The singing was very impressive, and friends covered the little casket with flowers. Four girls acted as pall bearers. The interment was in the Harrington cemetery.” (Citizen: 10-18-1901)

The three months old baby of Mr. & Mrs. Allen Harris died of pneumonia last Monday night and was buried Tuesday. (Citizen-written of Friday)

While driving a team hitched to a traction engine late Tuesday afternoon, Mr. John Cox stumbled and fell in front of the wheels, which passed over his right hip and back, inflicting injuries from which he died in two hours. The funeral which will be in charge of the Masons of which he was a member will take place today. Mr. Cox was 35 years of age. He is survived by a wife and family who are in Tennessee. He has been working of late for Mr. A. A. Bumpass of this place. (Harrington Citizen)

Mrs. Karen Hope died at her home near Reardan Tuesday at Spokane. She was 71 years old and had lived in the county 13 years. (Citizen. error in original)

Bernice, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. O N McKay of Almira, died of scarlet fever on Nov 30. (Citizen)

John Fogarty, age 27 years, a well respected citizen of Sprague, died on Monday, December 2^nd, in that city. (Citizen)

The death of Mr. Herman Horton occurred at the Billings place five miles from town on Saturday evening. Mr. Horton was 41 years of age. His former home was Mercer, Michigan, and to this place his remains were shipped for burial. He is survived by his wife, who will remain in Harrington for the present. (Citizen)

Odessa.—Joseph Zicha died last Friday (20^th) after a short illness. Interment Monday. (Citizen)

John Fogarty, aged 27 years, a well respected citizen of Sprague, died on Monday, Dec 2, in that city.

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LINCOLN COUNTY OBITUARIES

1900 through 1901