Submitted to the Lincoln County Washington GenWeb by Marge Womach on September 21

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

On the evening of Jan 4, 1902, Mrs. Miles McMillen passed quietly away. The deceased was born in Bloomington, Indiana, and from thence she moved to the state of Missouri, and while there was united in marriage with Miles McMillen. In the year of 1883 she came with husband and children to the state of Washington where they settled on Lake Creek. She leaves two sons and one daughter and a number of grandchildren to mourn their loss, her husband having preceded her to the “better land” eleven years ago. She will be sadly missed by all, as she was a gentle Christian woman, and was loved and respected by all who became acquainted with her. She was near her 68^th birthday, and for many years has led a Christian life,--a shining light and example for all. A FRIEND. (LCT).(Edit: Martha Hardesty McMillen, aged 68 yrs 10 mos 4 dys, died 4 Jan 1902, burial in McMillen Cemetery with tombstone. Sons: Charles E and George Alvin McMillen; 3 daughters, Mena; Eva D. Simmons; and Flora Cagle.) “Mrs. McMillen, whose home is near Earl post office, was taken violently ill on Sunday afternoon and before a doctor could be summoned she had breathed her last. The funeral took place at her home on Monday, the body being laid to rest in the private burial ground on the McMillen place.” (Citizen: 10 Jan 1902)

Mrs. W. S. Holmes, wife of the banker, died suddenly last Saturday morning of paralysis of the heart at her home in this city. She had been ill but a short time and was not considered so seriously ill. Mr. Holmes on arising Saturday built a fire as usual, and moving about the house as quietly as possible so as not to disturb his wife, and going down town to make some purchases. On his return he went to the bedside of his wife whom he supposed was sleeping and was grief stricken to find that she was dead. The blow was a sad one and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. Holmes and daughter in their sad affliction. The remains were taken to Ritzville by Undertaker Stone for burial. The Odd Fellows who reside here attended the funeral in a body to show their brotherly love to a brother in the hour of trouble and laid a wreath of flowers on the casket….(Card of thanks following denotes husband, W S Holmes; daughter, Gertrude Holmes; and sister, Mrs. J. P. McKenna.)(Odessa Record)

Mrs. Sarah A. Green, a former resident of Davenport, died Dec 25^th, at her home, 1423-4^th St, Spokane, after lingering in a feeble condition for several years. Her remains were sent to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for interment, accompanied by Miss Ida Green. The immediate family are P H Green, Willows, CA; Mrs. Chas Huestis, Fort Wayne, IN; Mrs. Carrie Pattison, Olympia, WA; Misses Ida and Lura Green, teachers, of Spokane. The family lived in Davenport for several years, where they still have many friends and acquaintances. (LCT)

The young son and daughter of Cleve Smith—Richard, age 11 and Georgiana, age 14—with Joseph Calvin, a hired man, were drowned while skating on a lake near Alki last Saturday afternoon. (Citizen)

Mrs. Devoe, who was hurt last week by a hay rack falling on her died at her home on Friday, 17 miles north of town. She had lain for three hours in the snow after being injured before she was found by the family. Drs Connell and Kelly who attended the patient think the exposure was largely the cause of death. (Odessa Record)

Henry, the 12 year old son of Wm Beck, whose home is 2 ½ miles north of town, died on Monday of Bright’s disease, from which he had been a sufferer for nearly a year. The funeral took place on Wednesday at the German church, ten miles north of this place. (Citizen)

While milking a cow on a ranch 16 miles from Wilson Creek Tuesday before last, Mrs. Wm Duval was fatally injured by being crushed under a hay rack falling upon her. She died on the following Friday (Feb 14^th). (Citizen)

Mrs S B Cooley, who is critically ill, was brought into town and placed in the hospital on Tuesday. (Citizen)

Lazarus Benjamin Griffith was born at Waynesburg, PAA, March 13, 1831. Died March 7, 1902. Married Dec 20, 1854 to Francis R Hunter. Five children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Moved to Illinois in 1856, from there to MO in 1861, from thence to Washington in 1894. Mr. Griffith was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Grand Army of the Republic. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday, and interment was in the Harrington Cemetery. (Citizen)

Died—On Monday, March 24, Bertha, the 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Keuch, living 3 miles south of Odessa. Diphtheria was the cause of death. There are 8 children in the family and three have been taken within a short space of two weeks by the terrible disease; two more are down with it but strong hopes are entertained for their recovery. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their great bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of the parents. (Odessa Record)

Mr. Joseph M. Nickols, who located the first homestead in the Egypt country, about 22 or 23 years ago, died last Monday morning, on the same old farm, after a lingering illness of two or three years. His sickness began with a fever, which developed into dropsy, complicated with other ailments. He was unmarried, and was over sixty years of age; but his sister, Mrs. Husselman, of San Francisco, has been taking care of him the last two years. He was the pioneer of Egypt country, was an excellent neighbor, and one of the most respected citizens in that community. (LCT)

8 April 1902

Mrs Laura May

"Mrs. Laura J. May, mother of Sumner Barker, of the Kirchan butcher shop, died Tuesday of this week, after an illness of several months, with cancer, and was buried Wednesday, Rev J. J. McAllister conducting the services in the ME church. Mrs. May was 54 years of age, and was until recently of California." LCT

Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Lewis T. Luper, was born in Davis County, Iowa, on Feb 15, 1850. She was married on May 20, 1873, and shortly thereafter moved to Lane County, Oregon. Here Mr. & Mrs. Luper spent ten years of their life, during which time their only son, Berry, was born to them. In April, 1883, they settled on a ranch three miles north of Harrington. During the last four years of her life Mrs. Luper had been a sufferer. Two months ago she went to Spokane for expert medical treatment, but continued to fail and on April 2 passed away. The last weeks of Mrs. Luper’s life, though spent in great suffering, were full of evidences of the noble Christian character which she possessed. She spoke much of her death, regretting only the parting from her family. She herself chose the text from which she wished her funeral sermon preached, which was: “Prepare to meet thy God.” Mrs. Luper was held in high esteem by the people of Harrington who join in extending their sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. (Citizen)

Baby dies of pneumonia.—Mrs. Tichaecek of Stratford, WA brought her one year old daughter to this city (Harrington) for medical treatment last week. On Saturday the child was pronounced beyond all hope of recovery, and late Saturday it breathed its last. The body was taken to Stratford for burial. (Citizen)

On Saturday afternoon, April 26, Peter Barret of Sprague dropped dead from heart failure on the side walk outside of Williams’ Drug Store. He was an old veteran, having served through the Civil War in the navy. He was highly respected and leaves a wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters, all grown, who live in Spokane. (Citizen)

….Nichell covered his man, who drew a revolver, but it was grabbed by Constable Phillips. Gibbons was found in the saloon by the two officers and shooting began. He was shot through the breast, the bullet lodging in his back. He was also hit in the hip and leg. He mounted a bare back horse and rode 11 miles before being overtaken. Gibbons’ body was brought back to this place, his former home, on Wednesday and interred in the cemetery after a short service at the grave, conducted by Rev. J. B. Spight. The parents of the unfortunate man have the sympathy of their many Harrington friends in this doubly trying bereavement. That their son went wrong was certainly not the fault of his early training, as all who know the parents will testify. The dead man came into unfortunate environment a number of years ago and was started on the wrong path by another who justly deserves the gallows. This tragedy would be a warning to every young man and teach him to use the utmost caution in the choosing of his associates. (Citizen)

On last Thursday afternoon Mr. & Mr. Joe Pickell received a telegram containing the sad news of the death of their oldest daughter, Mrs. Emma O’Brien, of black diphtheria. Mrs. O’Brien’s home was near Seattle and she was stopping in that city while en route for Harrington to visit her parents when she was stricken with the terrible disease which accomplished its deadly work in but a few hours. Her sister, Mrs. Inez McLellan, is now in Seattle in quarantine. She is taking care of the nine month old baby which survives its mother. The baby is also suffering from the disease, but will probably recover. Mrs. O’Brien was married about 6 years ago; her husband is a contractor. The deceased is well known here, having lived with her parents up to the time of her marriage. The entire community was shocked at the news of her sudden death and all join in offering the bereaved family their sincere sympathy. (Harrington Citizen.)

Joe Blacker was shot dead by Charles Hartman. Blacker, a bachelor aged 45-50, worked for Denny Moylan of Davenport. Blacker lived in a shanty 12 X 14. (LCT)

Mr. John Oakley, who located in Egypt 23 years ago, and who was one of the first to take up a homestead in that part of the country, died at Medical Lake, Wednesday, June 18 and was buried in the cemetery near Davenport last Friday afternoon. For the last year Mr. Oakley had been failing rapidly, and for the last six months, was confined to his home most of the time. He moved into town from his farm about six or seven years ago, and having been a wagon-maker in his younger days, found all the employment he wanted in this line at the blacksmith shops. For the last year or two, however, he had been unable to do much. About a month or six weeks ago his mind failed him altogether, and he was taken to the asylum at Medical Lake, where he could receive the best of treatment, but continued to grow weaker until his death came early Wednesday morning, the 18^th. His remains were brought back, his funeral taking place last Friday from the M E Church, with which organization he had been connected for many years. Deceased was born in Tioga County, NY in February 1830, and was married to his first wife when 22 years of age, his wife being one month his junior. She died in Davenport five years ago. Leaving NY they went to Minnesota where they lived 13 years, then went to Iowa, stopping there 5 years, next came California where they lived about seven years, and in June 1880, drove down to Egypt and located on a piece of government land where they continued to reside until a few years ago. He married his second wife in Sept, 1897. She survives him, as do two foster-children, one of whom lives in California, the other H. E. Oakley, in Davenport. (Citizen) (in Mt View Cem)

Mr. Joseph Thornbrue, of Bald Ridge, who died last week, was another old settler of the county, being one of the first among the pioneers who come to the country. He was 75 years of age, and a veteran of the Civil War. He leaves several sons, all of whom are in good circumstances.

Killed at Wilson Creek.—Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Stapish of Hartline went over to Davenport on Tuesday morning and at the depot informed The Register reporter of a fatal accident at Wilson Creek, on the GN, last Saturday. A Bohemian, named Anton Hroch, who lived in that vicinity boarded a train, attempting to steal a ride, but had not gone far until he fell from the cars and was instantly killed. The accident was very peculiar in the manner of the injuries the victim sustained. Both feet were crushed and his head horribly crushed, but no other part of his body seemed to be touched. The remains were shipped to Wynor, NE, presumably his home. (Wilbur Reg)

Mrs. Jennie Mack, died at her home near Cheney, June 25, 1902. She was buried at Rockdale Cemetery, the funeral services being held at the home of her father, Mr. J. B. Robinson. Mrs. Mack was born in Henry County, Iowa, March 23, 1856, removed to Case Co, Iowa in 1876, thence to Washington in 1883. She united with the Methodist Church at the age of 14. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her loss. (LCT)

John Oakley

Mr. John Oakley, who located in Egypt country 23 years ago and was one of the first to take up a homestead there, died in Medical Lake, June 18^th and was buried in the cemetery near Davenport.

Grover Petree

Grover Petree, son of C. R. Petree, a merchant of Davenport, died at Spokane last Sunday morning as a result of an accident at Davenport on Thursday evening, in which a rifle discharged. The bullet struck the victim in the bowels and he was taken to Spokane. (Wilbur Register)

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Zabel, of Odessa, are mourning the death of two of their daughters, Alma, aged 2 years, and Margaret, 4 years old, which occurred last Monday morning from diphtheria. Of the six children remaining four are down with it and the youngest, a baby four months old, lies at the point of death. One boy, Edwin, suffered a mild attack about two weeks ago but recovered in a few days. The other children were taken sick on the 5^th. Dr Connell is giving the sufferers his best care and most skillful attention and has quarantined the house and is taking every possible precaution to keep the disease from spreading. (Wilbur Reg.)

G. H. Lair

G H Lair, who had been a Washington resident since 1886, died August 2, 1902 at his home north of Reardan. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church and the GAR burial in Spring Creek Cemetery. Mr. Lair was born in Ohio in 1826. (Wilbur Register)

Mrs. Jasper Hyatt, the wife of a farmer living near Govan, was attacked by an unknown man in her home last Wed. and in the struggle her two month old babe, which she held at her breast, was killed. Mrs. Hyatt said the man was making improper proposal. After a brief struggle the man discontinued his assault and Mrs. Hyatt, after finding her babe was dead, started out to give the alarm. While she was gone the man made good his escape. (Odessa Record) The infant child of Mrs. J. Hyatt died at the hands of Mrs. Hyatt. (Wilbur Reg)

Fred Partridge

Fred Partridge, the 9 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. W J Partridge, of Wilbur, was drowned last Thursday afternoon in “H” lake, six miles south of town, says the Sentinel... As quickly as possible several hacks started for the lake with rescuers, and about 8 PM Frank Kiner found the body of the boy in water about 4 ½ feet deep, and it was brought to the undertaking parlors of the Hay store about 9 PM. Fred Partridge and three other boys, George Wilson, Frank Rash and Rex Sanders, went out to the lake some time during the day to hunt and swim. None of them are more than 12 years old. They report that Charles Zimmerman, a tombstone man, of Spokane, and a gambler who had recently arrived at Wilbur, came to them and offered them a nickel to go into the lake and get a duck they had killed. The boys say the water was very deep, and they were almost exhausted when they landed with the duck. when they returned to the place where Fred was, his clothes were on the bank, but he could not be found. No effort was made by the men to rescue the body. The boys were so badly scared that it was some time before they would tell the story after they reached home. (LCT)

Albert Carey

Albert Carey, aged 54 years, one of the best known characters around town and better known as “McKinley,” died at the room of Billy Sullivan, who cared for him throughout his illness and saw that he was honored with a respectable burial. The services took place at the church of Immaculate Conception Saturday morning, Rev. Father Pypers officiating. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The pall bearers were Billy Sullivan, Henry Payne, Cashus Cobey, Frank Avery, William Finney and A G Hard. Mr. Carey in his younger days was a fine physician and a leader of the best band in San Francisco. He was educated and had many friends. His remains were the first to be buried in the new Catholic Cemetery and the funeral was largely attended. (Dav. Trib)

Tommy Thompson

A young man by the name of Tommy Thompson was found dead by the railroad track near Lamona, last Saturday morning, the side of his head being caved in, as if struck by the cow-catcher of a passing train. The coroner and sheriff were notified of the affair, and drove out there Saturday, and a coroner’s jury was called to investigate the case, and after all evidence possible had been gleaned, decided that to the best of its knowledge the deceased came to his death by being struck by an engine. The railroad company was exonerated of any blame. Thomson had worked in the harvest field near Lamona for about a week, and after being discharged got drunk and left Lamona Friday night, still under the influence of liquor, and it is presumed that he had laid down by the track, gone to sleep, and had been struck by the engine as above stated. He was a stranger, and had no known relatives or friends. He was buried at the county’s expense. (LCT)

Sephe Michaelsen

Sephe Katherine Michaelsen, little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Michaelsen of Odessa died Monday night Aug 18 of Cholera infantum, after an illness of five days. She was one year seven months and eight days old. The little one was taken sick last Wednesday and Dr. Goodenow was called. Her case was not considered serious until Sunday, when Dr Mitchell of Wilson Creek was called to consult with Dr. Goodenow. Even then both physicians were very hopeful for her recovery. Monday morning she was much brighter and the fond parents’ hearts rejoiced but at 4 PM there was a change for the worse and those about her realized that the end was near. She died at 9:40. The funeral services were held at the church Wed. morning, conducted by Rev Phipps of Spokane, assisted by Rev. Finlayson of Odessa. The remains were interred in the new cemetery that has been laid off adjoining Mr. Michaelsen’s ranch. (Odessa Record)

The Sprague Times says that eight children died during the preceding week in that town, five of them on Monday Aug 11. Hot days, cold nights and eating of unripe fruit was the main cause. (Citizen)

Henrietta Warehime

Mrs. Henrietta Warehime died at her home near Hesseltine on Aug 25, 1902. She was born in Boston 62 years ago and is survived by 6 sons and 2 daughters. The remains were interred in the Almira Cemetery. (Wilbur Register)

The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Mars died Saturday and was interred in the Wilbur Cemetery. (Wilbur Register)

Two infants and three adults died at Sprague this week. Mrs. Ansonn Goss died Wednesday at age 58; W P A Craig died at age 78; Daniel Winter died at age 78. (Wilbur Register)

Daniel Winter

Daniel Winter, an old and respected Sprague citizen, died at 1:40 AM last Wednesday, after an illness of only sixty hours. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Masons. The remains were followed to their last resting place in Lakeview Cemetery by a large crowd of sorrowing friends. (LCT)

A particularly sad death was that of Mrs. Goss, wife of Anson, the president of the Bank of Sprague, which occurred Wednesday morning. The old lady had been looking forward with joyful anticipation to the time when she could be with her friends and relatives in her home town, Bangor, Michigan. Had she not been taken sick, she and Mr. Goss expected to leave for home next week.

Anna Flath

Anna, the one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Flath, died last Monday, of dysentery, after a short illness. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday, Rev. Doescher officiating. The remains were interred in Heimbigner Cemetery.

Harold Kennedy

Harold, the little 18-month-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Geo A. Kennedy, died last Sunday evening of meningitis, after a short illness. His death cast gloom over the entire community, for the sweet child had won the hearts of all. All day Monday the home was thronged with friends who came to extend heartfelt sympathy to the fond parents in their terrible grief. Even in death the child looked sweet and peaceful and it seemed hard to realize that a loving God should pluck this beautiful little flower from that happy home. But God’s ways are best—His will be done. A short service was conducted by Rev. Finlayson at the house at 5:45 and Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy left on the evening train for Ritzville, taking the remains to that place, their former home for interment. (Odessa Record)

In a little over a week the death angel has visited the home of Andrew Heimbigner, says the Odessa Record. On Tuesday of last week his little 2 year old son was taken, Saturday the household was called upon to mourn the death of Katie, 14 years old, and Wednesday of this week, Fred and Martin, aged 7 and 3 years respectively, succombed to the dread disease dysentery, which caused the others’ deaths. Andrew’s funeral took place from the home last Thursday, services for Katie were held at the German church on Sunday, and yesterday at the home, funeral services were held for Fred and Martin, Rev. Schwabenland officiating. Much sympathy is felt for the family of their bereavement. (Wilbur Register)

The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. John Flath died last Saturday. Funeral services were held at the house Monday, Rev. Doescher officiating. (Odessa Record)

The one year old child of Mr. & Mr. Geo Wolfe died on Wednesday of this week of dysentery. The funeral services were held at the house Thursday afternoon and the remains were interred in the Heimbigner Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

Maude Mitchell

Mr. & Mrs. W P Mitchell are mourning the loss of their little three year old daughter, Maude, who died last Monday morning of dysentery. The little one was taken sick on Tuesday of last week and gradually grew worse until the end came. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday at 10 AM and remains were taken to Lamona for interment. (Odessa Record)

William Ardolf

A letter received this week from our former townsman, Frank J. Ardolf, who is now residing in Spokane, brings the sad intelligence of the death of his only son William, in that city, on Friday, Sept 12. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church the following day after which the remains were taken to Rosemont cemetery for interment. The Record joins with many other friends here in extending sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Ardolf in their bereavement. (Odessa Record)

Lucas Ruff

Lucas, the one-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Gottlieb Ruff, died last Friday at the family residence in the south end of town. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Doescher at the home, Sunday, and the remains were interred in the Heimbigner Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

Martin Hehn

Martin, the three-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Hehn, died last Monday at the family home seven miles north of Odessa. Rev. Doescher conducted the funeral services, which were held at the grave, in Heimbigner’s Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

The six-month-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Geo Walter, living a few miles southwest of town, died last Sunday, after an illness of three months. (Odessa Record)

Beulah May Wiley

Beulah May Wiley, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wiley, late arrivals from West Virginia, died in this city (Sprague) yesterday afternoon. The remains were interred in the Gresham Cemetery this afternoon. (Sprague Times)

Mrs. A. Gent

Mrs. A. Gent, who lived five miles from Wilbur, took a dose of strychnine, with suicidal intent, Monday morning last, and died shortly after. No reason was given for the deed. (Sprague Times)

Amelia Hehn

Amelia Hehn, the one year and six month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Hehn, died last Tuesday at the family home seven miles north of Odessa, of dysentery. The funeral services were held at the grave in Heimbigner Cemetery, on Thursday, Rev. Doescher officiating. (Odessa Record)

Alberta Phelps

Alberta Phelps, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Phelps, died last Sunday at the family home, ten miles northwest of Odessa. Dysentery was the chief cause of death. The bereaved parents left on the evening train Monday for Waitsburg, taking the remains there for interment.

Myrtle Miller

Myrtle, the only son of Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Miller, died last Monday morning at the family residence on Third Street, of dysentery, aged 3 years and 17 days. A short funeral service, attended by a large number of sympathetic friends of the bereaved family, was held at the house Monday afternoon, Rev. Schwabenland officiating. The remains were taken to Walla Walla, the family’s former home, for interment, on Tuesday morning’s train. (Odessa Record)

Died on Tuesday, Sept 30^th the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Draper of Lake Creek. (Citizen)

Died on Monday, Sept 29, the 2-year-old daughter of Robert and Nettie Green of Lake Creek. The child was brought to this city a few days prior to her death for treatment. The cause of death was spinal meningitis. The funeral took place at the Baptist church Monday afternoon, Rev J B Spight officiating. (Citizen) (Edit: Mildred Dorothy, daughter of Robert L Green, age 1 yr 7 mo 21 dy is listed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, WA.)

The little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bell, who live near Mold, died Tuesday evening, Sept 30, of dysentery. The child had only been sick a few days, and its death is a sad blow to the parents. Mr. & Mrs. Duncan, parents of Mrs. Bell, who live at Egypt, were sent for, but did not arrive until after the little one had passed away. The body was taken to Egypt for interment. The child of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bell died Monday, and Mrs. Hampton, mother of Mrs. Bell, died last week from the same disease. The two families have the sympathy of their many friends and acquaintances in their sad bereavement. (LCT)

Daughter of Chas Bell

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bell, of Mold, Douglas County, brought their little three year old daughter to Egypt last week for burial. The child had a severe attack of dysentery from which she failed to recover. A little sister who died a few years ago, was buried in the Egypt graveyard, and the sorrowing parents laid the little one in its long rest beside their first-born. (Frans Cemetery) Dav. Trib)

Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Bell came up from Coulee City Thursday of last week with the remains of their little three year old daughter, which were brought here for interment in the Frans graveyard. Quite a number of old-time friends attended the funeral, and much sympathy is expressed for Mr. & Mrs. Bell in their sad affliction, this being the third child laid to rest, and all about the same age. Mrs. Bell is a daughter of Widow Duncan, and a niece of Mr. J. S. Frans. (LCT)

Ora Iris Hansard

Ora, the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. T. A. Hansard of Harrington, was born Sept 2, 1899. A few weeks ago she was taken with typhoid fever. The fever broke on Wednesday, but it left the heart in such a feeble condition that she could not rally, and in a few hours the little one breathed her last. The funeral took place in the Baptist Church on Thursday morning, Rev. J. B. Spight officiating. Four little girls dressed in white acted as pall-bearers, and the entire ceremony was impressive and solemn. The little one possessed a lovable and sweet disposition. (Citizen)

Lottie Leigh

Lottie Leigh, the six year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Leigh, died at the home of her parents five miles north of Sprague last Friday after a long illness from scarlet fever. The remains were laid to rest in the Lakeview Cemetery Saturday morning. (Sprague Times)

The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. W. Dyer died last Friday and was buried in the Maccabee Cemetery Saturday. (Sprague Times)

Agnes McDonald

The funeral of Mrs. Agnes McDonald, who died from appendicitis at Scottstown, Quebec, on Nov 13, was held in the Baptist Church in this city (Sprague) at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. A large crowd of friends and neighbors of this estimable lady attended the services and heard the eloquent eulogy of Rev. Schlauch and later followed the body to its last resting place in the Lakeview Cemetery. Mr. McDonald was 45 years of age at the time of her death. She resided in this locality for about 16 years and was well loved by the many friends who knew her. Her husband was killed by a train here two years ago. Four children, Willie, John A, Mrs. G. A. Henkel and Mrs. T. A. Sirginson, all of Sprague, and her aged father and mother and several brothers and sisters in Canada survive her and mourn the loss of one whom they deeply loved. Sprague Times)

Mrs M Sackman

Mrs. M. Sackman, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 15 days, departed this life at her home in Spokane last Friday and was buried from the Congregational church in this city (Sprague) Monday morning. Interment in Maccabee Cemetery. Among the sorrowing relatives is C. F. Sackman of this city who is a son of the deceased lady. (Sprague Times)

Rev C D Nickelsen-missing

Rev. C. D. Nickelsen, the 30 year old pastor of the Colfax ME church, suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from his home Monday morning, says the Spokesman-Review. He is supposed to have come to Spokane with the avowed purpose of committing suicide by jumping into the Spokane River from the Monroe Street bridge... (LCT excerpt)

Wayne McCoy

Wayne, the little ten year old son of Mr. & Mrs. W. H. McCoy of Reardan, was run over by the local freight Wednesday noon, and killed. It is not known for certain whether the little fellow was trying to cross in front of a car, or was trying to climb on. The wheels passed over his right leg near the top, breaking and lacerating it in a horrible way, Dr R Moore was called from Davenport to see him, but he was then sinking, and died in the evening. Mr. McCoy is the postmaster and druggist at Reardan. (LCT)

Madge Dorothy Logsdon

During the past week death has entered into the home of another Odessa family and taken from it a sweet little child, which, during its short life, had grown dear to the members of that household. Last Friday evening Mr. & Mrs. Fieldon Logsdon were called upon to mourn the death of their infant daughter, Madge Dorothy, who came to brighten their home on July 6^th last. The little one had been sick for over three weeks, with pneumonia, and when the end came it was not unexpected. Funeral services were held at the church Sunday morning, conducted by Rev A A Powers of Harrington, and the remains were taken to the Lamona Cemetery for interment. Mr. & Mrs. Logsdon have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. (Odessa Record)

Jean Mitchell

Jean, the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas Mitchell, living 35 miles southwest of Odessa, died at an early hour last Sunday morning, of diphtheria, aged 3 months and 17 days. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Lamona. The Record joins with many other Odessa friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

Cora Watson

Died on Monday, Nov 24, Cora, the sixteen year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Watson, who reside four miles west of town. The deceased was stricken with spinal meningitis a week before her death. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning in the Presbyterian Church, Rev A A Powers officiating. A large number of sympathizing friends of the sorrowing family were present, and many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence. All join in extending their condolence to the bereaved ones in this time of affliction. (Citizen)

Fred Zoehl of Egypt

Fred, the 15 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Zoehl, of Egypt, died last Monday after an illness of two or three weeks with pneumonia. He was buried in the Frans Cemetery on Tuesday. (DT) Freddie Zeahl, who has been hovering between life and death for the past ten days, breathed his last Sunday night, and was buried in the Frans Cemetery, Tuesday, Dec 2^nd. Freddie was a very bright boy of 15 years and 3 months, and made friends wherever he went. (LCT-Dec 5, 1902)

Dec 2, 1902

Mr. A. Christie

Mr. A. Christie, aged 74, died at his home near Larene Nov 27, from cancer of the tongue and on the following day was buried in the cemetery near Davenport, Rev J A Rogers conducting the funeral services. (LCT)

Dec 2, 1902

Mr. & Mrs. Edson Stanley’s little 3 year old girl, which has been sick for a couple of years, died last Friday night at their home near Mondovi. Mrs. Stanley had recently returned from a visit to Colorado where it was hoped the change would prove helpful to the sick girl. (LCT)

Grant Dotson

Grant Dotson, aged 35 years, a brother of Mrs. F. A. Bayer, died of consumption at the home of his sister, in Sprague, last Saturday. The remains were buried in the Harrington Cemetery Tuesday. (LCT)

Mrs. Charles Crosby

Mrs. Chas Crosby, who has lived six miles north of Reardan for the last 22 years, died at her home last Saturday, the 6^th, and was buried at Spring Creek cemetery, Monday. She had been ill for about two years, and passes away mourned by all who knew her. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, December 20, 1856, was married to Charles R. Crosby in Santa Rosa, California, June 25, 1873, and in 1880, located on a homestead a few miles north of Reardan. Three children were born to them, two of which are still living. Deceased was an affectionate mother and wife, kind neighbor and a good Christian woman. The funeral services were conducted from their residence, Rev. Pershall con-ducting the same. A large number of friends and neighbors followed the remains to their final resting place.

The little three weeks old son of Mr. & Mrs. James Wastral, living eight miles south of Odessa, died last Tuesday, interment took place at the Catholic Cemetery yesterday. (Odessa Record)

Sam Sutherlin

Sam Sutherlin who has been living in town for a little over a year, working for Henry Kahse, died Friday afternoon last at 4 o’clock, and Sunday, Dec 21^st, was buried in the Frans Cemetery in Egypt. His funeral was attended by many of the old settlers of Egypt, among whom he had lived and moved during the past 20 years or more. The funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Fraternal Army, of which order deceased was a member. The remains were accompanied by several members of the order from Davenport the last sad rites being witnessed at the home of J. S. Frans, brother-in-law of the deceased, Rev. C. C. Gibson conducting the services. Nearly the whole of the Egypt population followed the remains of their old friend and neighbor to the grave. Mr. Sutherlin was born in Mt Stirling, Illinois, Nov 29, 1851, moved with his parents to Texas a few years later, where his youth and early manhood was spent, and where he was married. Three sons and a daughter were born by this union, all of whom are grown. The family came to Egypt, Lincoln County, in 1881, where Mr. Sutherlin took up a homestead, and on which he resided for many years. He quit the farm about 14 months ago, and came to town, working in the Kahse feed yard. On Tuesday, the 16^th inst, he was taken ill, and on the following day his sister, Mrs. .Duncan, came in to wait on him, and on Friday, the 19^th inst, he passed away. Death resulted from kidney trouble, with which he had been more or less afflicted for several years. Deceased was among the first settlers to locate in Egypt, nearly 22 years ago, and passed through all the ups and downs of pioneer life. He was an industrious, well disposed citizen, whose death will recall early days in the little community of which he formed a part. He leaves a wife, 4 children, a brother, sister and several more distant relatives to mourn his departure. (LCT) (Edit: His tombstone is recorded in Frans Cemetery)

George Oswalt

Mr. George Oswalt, who had been hovering near death’s door for several days, and who was brought to his home from the Spokane hospital Saturday, Dec 13^th, passed away the following Friday evening, Dec 16^th, at 8 o’clock, surrounded by his family….Mr. Oswalt was injured on the evening of Sept 14^th, 1902, while unloading a load of grain in the harvest field. The guy rope on one side of the mast broke, the mast falling on the top side of the rack on which he was sitting, throwing him back over, breaking his back a little above the middle. He was taken to the Spokane hospital, where an operation was performed, the broken joint being removed…The lower part of his body was entirely paralyzed, and after the injury had apparently healed, he was without use or feeling of his lower limbs. His decline set in several weeks ago, and according to his wish he was brought home to spend his last days. The funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church Sunday at 1:30 PM. His friend, Rev. Thompson, spoke from the pulpit, and paid high tribute to the deceased, who had come from near his own home in Ohio. The large church building was filled with old friends and neighbors who had come to pay a last tribute of respect to a good man. About 500 were in attendance, and over 30 teams drove out to the cemetery where the remains were consigned to the tomb. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio, Oct 17, 1850, where he lived for more than 20 years. He went to California in 1874, where he lived a couple of years, and then spent a couple of years in Kansas. He was married Oct 6^th, 1883, and on June 25^th, 1888, came to Davenport, this state, where he engaged in the hardware business with his brother-in-law, Alf Hughes… A wife, two half-grown sons and a daughter survive him.

Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Billingsly, on Thursday, Dec 18, 1902, of catarrh of the stomach, Mrs. Lester Popple, aged 48 years and 13 days. Mrs. Popple’s maiden name was Elizabeth Tinnel. She was born in Loudon County, Tennessee, Dec 5, 1854. There she grew to womanhood and married, two children blessing the union. One daughter, Annie, died after coming to this state and was buried in the cemetery at Ritzville. The other, Mrs. Billingsly, is now a resident of Odessa. Previous to coming to this state deceased lost her husband. She was married to Mr. Popple Dec 8, 1888. Their union was blessed with three children, the oldest now being 13 years of age. Deceased has a sister living in Odessa, Mrs. M. Estes, and 2 brothers, George and Bud Tinnel, reside at Lamona.—The other brother, Richard Tinnel, lives at Colfax. Mrs. Popple was one of the pioneers of this section, coming here from Tennessee 16 years ago. She lived a quiet life and was much devoted to her family. And whene’er sickness or death invaded the homes of her friends she was ever ready and willing to help and sympathize with them. A good woman has gone to her reward. Interment took place last Saturday at Ritzville, where her remains were laid to rest beside those of her departed daughter. (Odessa Record)

Frank Madison, the drayman, died at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John L Heydon, on Wednesday, Dec 24, 1902, of pneumonia. Deceased was born near New York City, Nov 25, 1847. He spent his earlier days in New York, later living in Minnesota, Nebraska and Missouri. He came here about two years ago and has since been engaged in the dray business, making his home with the Heydons. He has no relatives in the West but three brothers and a sister living at David City, NE. Deceased has always enjoyed rugged health and the end came suddenly, he only being sick a few days. He was a hard working and kind hearted man, generous to a fault, and leaves a number of warm friends in Odessa to mourn his demise. The funeral services were held in the school house Christmas morning, Rev. Finlayson officiating. The remains were interred in the new cemetery southeast of town. (Odessa Record)

News came over the wires from Almira Sunday last, that an atrocious murder had been committed near that place. The victims were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lewis, who lived about four miles southeast of that town. They had been killed with an old ax. Mr. Lewis was found in the house, lying on the floor, face downward, and Mrs. Lewis was lying out in the corral, a quarter of a mile from the house, and had been covered over with some straw. The crime is believed to have been committed last Friday, and it is not certain yet whether the object was robbery or revenge…Judge Lewis (he had been a justice of the peace) was a man about 76 years old, and he and his aged wife were pioneers of the country… (LCT)

Mr. Leyson, of Peach, whose wife died a short time ago, received $2,000 from the Fraternal Army on Tuesday last, of which order Mrs. Leyson was a member. (LCT)

Mrs. Anna, the aged mother of Cal Simmons, died Dec 18^th, 1902 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Wyer, near Larene. She was born in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, a little over 77 years ago, and came to this state in 1891. She was a kind neighbor, much beloved, and for more than a year has been in declining health. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rodgers. (LCT)

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LINCOLN COUNTY OBITUARIES

1902

John Oakley

Grover Petree

G. H. Lair

Fred Partridge

Albert Carey

Tommy Thompson

Sephe Michaelsen

Henrietta Warehime

Daniel Winter

Anna Flath

Harold Kennedy

Maude Mitchell

William Ardolf

Lucas Ruff

Martin Hehn

Beulah May Wiley

Mrs. A. Gent

Amelia Hehn

Alberta Phelps

Myrtle Miller

Daughter of Chas Bell

Ora Iris Hansard

Lottie Leigh

Agnes McDonald

Mrs M Sackman

Rev C D Nickelsen-missing

Wayne McCoy

Madge Dorothy Logsdon

Jean Mitchell

Cora Watson

Fred Zoehl of Egypt

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Dec 2, 1902

Mr. A. Christie

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Dec 2, 1902

Grant Dotson

Mrs. Charles Crosby

Sam Sutherlin

George Oswalt