Jan 11

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

The people of Sprague were shocked when the news was spread about the city Monday morning that Miss Alice Garvey was dead. Many of her friends did not even know she was sick. Her sickness was of short duration but did not become alarming until Sunday when she was taken to the hospital and operated upon for an obstruction of the bowels. The operation disclosed the seriousness of the case when it was found the intestines had grown together in one place, thus completely obstructing the passage. An operation was the only hope of saving her life, but she was unable to withstand the shock and died shortly after. The funeral services were held on Wednesday from the Catholic Church and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The beautiful and impressive Catholic service for the dead was conducted by Father Van de Ven. The father also delivered a very touching sermon. The beautiful casket was buried beneath a bank of floral offerings, tokens of love from numerous friends. Deceased has been a resident of Sprague for about 6 years, coming here from South Dakota where she was born in 1877. She was a general favorite among the young people and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.—Independent Times. (Harrington Citizen)

(Addition of Sprague Independent Times: Death of Alice Garvey, died Monday; paper dated 1-04-07)

Thomas Dewant died last Saturday from pneumonia; Catholic funeral last Monday (Sprague Independent Times)

Mrs. Lizzie Lemmons, wife of “Poor Dick” Lemmons, died at her home in this city last Saturday at 1:30 PM from the effects of an operation performed in Spokane last month. She was 43 years of age and came here from Denver, Colorado, with her husband about seven years ago. Mrs. Lemmon was a hard working colored woman and was well known and respected in Davenport. The past two years she had been in poor health and last month underwent an operation in Spokane, returning home a week ago last Sunday. Her remains were laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery Sunday afternoon. (LCT) Lizzie Lemon, wife of Richard Lemon, died at her home in Davenport, from a severe hemorrhage… Services were held at her late home, Rev. Sheldon, of the ME church, preaching the sermon… The deceased was born in Lawrence, Kansas. By hard work she and her husband three years ago built themselves a comfortable home and were prosperous until sickness and death laid their heavy hand upon them. (Dav. Trib)

The death of Lulu E. Yost occurred at her home near Larene, WA, Jan 10, 1907 of complications following childbirth. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Chas L. Detillion of Lott, WA, and was born near Vinton, Gallia Co, Ohio, Jan 20, 1883. On June 2, 1904 she was married to Albert Yost. Of this union, one child survives. The interment took place at the Lott Cemetery near the Detillion bridge on the Spokane River. Funeral services were held at the home near Larene by Rev. Trumley of the ME Church. The deceased leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, father and mother, 3 brothers, Gilbert and Ross of Leahy, WA, and William at home; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Slater of Larene, and May, Nellie and Marie at home. Despite the severe cold weather that prevailed, a large funeral cortege was present at the interment, both from Larene and the Spokane River Valley, near Lott, the latter being her childhood home. (LCT)

After weeks of sickness, Mrs. Tena Moss, wife of our well known friend, William James Moss, laid down her earthly burdens at the home of her mother at Summerville, Oregon, on Jan 17, 1907. Her last wish was to see her husband, who was then working at Milan, WA, before she died. He made every effort to reach her side, but was about 20 minutes too late. She seemed quite willing to go to rest. She held out to the last minute to get to speak to her husband who came too late. The husband wished to bring her back to Davenport, where her infant child was buried about two years ago (1905), and arrived here with the remains Monday night. She had been a sufferer for about two years, during which time she had been resting in the great hope of true Christianity—eternal salvation through Jesus Christ. Mrs. Tena Moss, nee Hanson, was born of Danish parents in Denmark on May 27, 1888, and died Jan 17, 1907, reaching the age of 18 years, 7 mos and 20 days. She was united in marriage to William J Moss on the 28^th day of Jan, 1903. God gave them in their marriage a daughter, who died at the age of six months. She was one of a family of four children. One brother lives in Denmark, a brother and mother in Oregon, and a sister in Washington. The funeral was conducted from the home of Mr. & Mrs. U. G. Fisher at Davenport Jan 22, 1907, Rev Sheldon officiating. A number of friends and relatives was present. After a short service, the body was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery, beside the body of her daughter, to await the morning of resurrection. The sympathy of the community goes out to the young husband in his loss. (LCT)

William Beiland died at his home near Rocklyn Jan 20, 1907, and was buried at Mountain View Cemetery Jan 22, 1907. He was 80 yrs and 4 mos old and had spent his life of usefulness by always performing the duty nearest at hand. The funeral services were conducted by Father O’Brien from the Catholic Church. A number of relatives and a host of friends paid their last respects to him who had done much good during his life. We could not get a more extended notice of his life for this week. (LCT)

Mrs. Minerva Catherina Barnhart died Friday, Jan 18, 1907. She was born July 7, 1847 in Wright Co, MO. She was a Free Baptist as a girl. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons and two daughters. Funeral was held Sunday last at her home 11 miles east of Sprague, P. H. Griggs, officiating. Interred at Maccabee Cemetery. (Sprague Independent Times)

On Sunday evening the death angel visited the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Gunning, taking there from the baby boy who was born to them on Oct 9^th. He had been sick for some days with pneumonia but was not considered dangerous until a few days before his death. Funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday morning by Rev I S Leonard, after which the body was taken to Davenport, where another child was buried, and interment made there. The Harrington male quartet furnished three selections at the residence. (Citizen)

Mrs. Ora Dell Colyar, wife of R. W. Colyar, died at the home of her mother near Odessa, Jan 25^th. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church at Sprague last Monday. Ora Dell was born in Pilot Rock, Oregon on Aug 27, 1881. She was baptized here at age 16 and married on Dec 22, 1901 to R. W. Colyar. (Sprague Independent Times)

Mrs. Mollie Washington died Thursday at age 58 years. She had been a resident of Washington for 18 years. Rev Rounds officiated at the Methodist funeral and her remains were interred in the Maccabee Cemetery. (Sprague Independent Times)

Mrs. Fred Koegler, wife of Fred Koegler, owner of the Edwall Feed & Wood Yard, died Saturday evening, January 25. She had been a sufferer from cancer of the stomach for several years. (LCT)

Dr. F. L. Cushman died Monday. The funeral was officiated by Rev. H. N. Rounds, assisted by Rev. Griggs. In 1847 he moved from New York to Milhausen, Indiana, in 1848 to Paris, Illinois where he was a member of the Christian Church. He married Rhoda A. Mace of Onarga, Illinois on July 24, 1901. He is survived by four children from a previous marriage and two sisters. (Sprague Independent Times)

Mrs. D. T. Hill died at the home of her son, Ed Hill, on Couer d’Alene Lake, ID.

Arthur Frederick Rutter, the little son of Mr. & Mrs. A. A. Rutter, died Tuesday of pneumonia. He was three years and eleven months old. For several days he had been ill alongside of his little sister who was also stricken with the same disease. The child was of a fine physique and made a stubborn fight for life, but to no avail. The services were held in the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon, Drs J A Reynolds and F B Teter officiating. (Dav. Trib)

Marie Wilbur, four year old daughter of Rev and Mrs. G. H. Wilbur of Colville, WA. Rev. Wilbur had pastored the Congregational Church here when Marie was born. (Sprague Ind. Times)

Mr.s John Paul died at her home in Davenport, Sunday, of pneumonia. For the past five or six years she has been an invalid, but able to be up and around the house. A bad cold developed into pneumonia and she died in five days. The deceased was a native of PA, 53 years of age at the time of her death. Services were held at the home Tuesday, Rev P. Moerdyke of the Presbyterian Church officiating. She moved to Lincoln County with her husband about 25 years ago and had lived here since. At an early age she became a Christian and during her entire life she has followed in the footsteps of her Master. A loving wife and mother, a charitable neighbor, her death is mourned by all who ever had the pleasure of her acquaintance. (Dav Trib)

Minnie R. Moore, wife of George Moore, died at her home in Peach, Friday morning, Feb 22, 1907. Though she had been a great sufferer for many years, her death came as a surprise and was a shock to her many friends. She was born in Michigan in 1874 and came to WA in 1887. She united with the Methodist Church at the age of 18 and at her death was still a member of that church in Davenport. She was married to George Moore in 1897. She leaves a husband and two children, one foster son, mother and one brother to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Peach, Saturday afternoon by Rev. Turner. The remains were taken to Davenport for burial Sunday morning. (Dav Trib)

Frank Kauffman was killed by the railroad Saturday morning. His relatives are in Kansas and Illinois. The funeral was held here with burial in the Catholic Cemetery. (Sprague Ind. Times)

Mrs. Anna Porak, wife of R. O. Porak, died last Monday. The Catholic funeral was officiated by Father Brucker. Mrs. Porak was born in St Louis, Missouri on Aug 22, 1854 and has resided in Sprague since 1881. She is survived by her husband and seven children.

Elizabeth Davins, wife of P. B. Davins, and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Kintschi, died at the home of her parents, eight miles southwest of Edwall, March 4, 1907. Mrs. Davins suffered of asthma during the greater part of her life, which finally terminated in tuberculosis causing her death at the age of only 22 years. She bore all her suffering patiently and with Christian fortitude, having blessed assurance that she was going to the Heavenly home where sin, suffering and sorrow are banished forever. Only fourteen months ago she was united in marriage to her now sorrowing husband. The funeral services were held in the Evangelical church at Sassin, Rev. Koch, of Davenport preaching in English and German. The attendance was very large, the church being much too small to admit the people. (Davenport Tribune.)

A sad accident, which cost Edwin Schmidt, son of W B Schmidt, his life, occurred at noon today. Ray Stafford, who was with him at the time, had his collar bone broken and his scalp severely cut. The terrible affair was the result of the running away of Mr. Schmidt’s team. Drs. Akey and Dunham reached the unfortunate boy in a few minutes after he was hurt, and Dr Edward, who was out of town at the time, about an hour after. An examination of the exterior injuries was made, and these were dressed. The cranium was then examined, when it was discovered that the back and right portion of the skull was fractured and internal artery ruptured, rendering surgery powerless to save him. He died about 4 o’clock. Edwin was about 16 years old and a bright boy. He had lived here for three years or so, where his father was until recently engaged in blacksmithing. The boys were hauling household goods to a car, to be shipped to Everett, where they intended locating, and while returning to the house one of the horses kicked and got across the tongue. Both started to run, and at the OK barn collided with a wagon standing in the street, throwing the boys out violently. The box was thrown off, upsetting, and Edwin was caught under this. The wagon was damaged considerably but the team was unhurt. –Creston News. (Davenport Tribune)

This morning our citizens were shocked to learn that John Alf, an old time settler had committed suicide at the Davenport Hotel. About 6 o’clock in the morning Mrs. Frank Rumberger, the landlady of the hotel, was about to resume her duties for the day when she observed blood dripping from the boards of which the ceiling was composed. She called her husband’s attention to the fact and he went upstairs to investigate. He found Alf lying on the best in the last throes of dissolution. The deceased was suffering from a complication of ailments—jaundice and neuralgia being among the number. The position in which he was found and the blood on the bed clothes would lead one to believe that his first act of self-destruction was to open his left wrist with a pocket knife as the wrist was hacked; then finding that it was slow and failed to work quickly, he severed his throat and bled to death. The deceased was a German by birth and came to CA with Henry Alf—the latter being no relation—in 1872 and they together moved to Lincoln County in 18979, and lived together until 17 years ago when Henry married, since then John has kept bachelor quarters. He owned a section of land on Hawk Creek near Davenport and was otherwise well off financially. He had rented his land to Henry Alf and his friends begged him to some to Davenport and make his home, but he preferred to stay on the ranch and keep a few chickens and a cow or two. The only near relatives he is known to have in this country are two nephews in New York State. Services will be held Saturday from the Stone’s undertaking parlors.

The six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hobbs died Monday of scarlet fever. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment in the Maccabee Cemetery. (Sprague Independent Times)

John McHugh of Cunningham was buried Wednesday following the Catholic funeral. (Sprague Ind Times)

Benjamin Buckley died today, age 72. He came to Sprague in 1881. He is survived by his widow and one son. He was the postmaster at Beckley. (Sprague Ind. Times)

"The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thorp died last Thursday and was buried Saturday. The afflicted parents have our sincere sympathy." (3-07-1901 Dav. Tribune

Mr. M. P. Brooks, aged 80 years and for the past 12 years a resident of Lincoln County, died at his home on the old Anderson place three miles northwest of Harrington Tuesday morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Brooks was well known in the northwest and west, having moved to California in 1858, coming from that state to Washington. He was a man who made friends wherever he went and kept the friends thus made. He was a native of Georgia. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev I. S. Leonard. Deceased had been a member of the Baptist Church since the age of ____. Interment was made in the Harrington Cemetery. (Harrington Citizen) (Edit: Hillcrest Cemetery tomb-stone reads: Micager Brooks, Jan 6, 1827-April 1, 1907) M. Brooks died April 1^st at 7:15 AM at his home three miles northwest of Harrington after an illness of over nine weeks. He was born Jan 6^th, 1827 near of Harrington Cartersville, Georgia, being 80 years 2 months and 24 days old at his death. He grew to manhood in the state of Georgia and was married there to Miss Susan Sansing. To their union was born 9 children, 6 of whom survive him. He emigrated to Texas in 1849 and remained there until 1858 when he crossed the plains with ox teams to California and after enduring many hardships he landed in Tulare County, California near Visilia, on what was known as the old Yokohl Creek. Here he engaged in the sheep business for many years. In 1870 he was married to Mrs. Mahala Starns. To their union was born 6 children all of them still living to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a dear kind father. These children all live in the state of Washington. They are S. L .Brooks of Colfax, L. T. Brooks of Larene, Mrs. Frank Hellinger of Garfield, E. P. and C.A. Brooks and Mrs. J. J. Tierney of Harrington. The last three named with their mother were at his bedside when the end came. He died happy. Three weeks before his death he was asked about his future and his reply was “bury me any place and I will be all right as Christ has promised me never to leave me alone.” (Harrington Citizen4-26-07)

Sprague Pioneer Dies.—Emile Fluehr, who has been a long time resident of Sprague died at his home Monday morning. His death was very sudden, as he was on the streets Sunday afternoon. He was suffering from an attack of the grip that resulted in a bad case of pneumonia which was past medical aid, and he died Monday morning. Independent Times. (Citizen)

The body of John Reed, who died in Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane Sunday morning, was brought to Harrington Sunday evening. Interment was in the Harrington cemetery Monday afternoon after funeral services at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. I. S. Leonard. A large number of friends and relatives were present at the funeral, among them being the father who resides at Addy, Wash, a brother, Frank Reed, who resides in Stevens Co, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Markwick, who reside in Colville, Fred Rehm of Spokane, Mr. & Mrs. Lee Long of Lord’s Valley. Mr. Reed had been suffering since Christmas with pleurisy, caused, it was thought, by an old hurt received from a horse kick. He was a brother of Mrs. J. J. Cormana and Mrs. Ella Rehms of this city. (H. Citizen)

O A Rudd, a stranger in Sprague who had spent the night previous in jail on the charge of drunkenness, fell dead on the street in front of Dr. Dencer’s home Friday morning of last week.

Mrs. C. R. Batson, mother of Mrs. C. R. Petree of this city, died at Medical Lake last Saturday at the advanced age of 82 years. Mrs. Batson was born in TN and came to this county 22 years ago. She had been confined in the Washington State Hospital at Medical Lake for the past 16 years with the exception of about 7 months which she had spent with her daughter about 10 years ago. Funeral services were held in the Christian Church in this city Tuesday and her body laid to rest in Mt View Cemetery. (LCT)

Mrs. Amelia Krinke of Rocklyn died suddenly the 19^th of April, aged 61. She was the mother of 12 children. Funeral services were held from the German Lutheran church in Davenport. (Citizen) Mrs. Amelia Krinke, wife of E. Krinke who resides near Rocklyn, died very suddenly last Friday morning of heart trouble. She was the mother of 12 children, seven of whom are living. She has resided here about 7 years. The remains were laid to rest in the German Lutheran Cemetery in Davenport. (Dav Tribune)

Mrs. Dorcas Pope, (Grandma Pope) as she is familiarly known, died at the home of Mrs. Ferguson near Larene, Tuesday at midnight. She was 87 years of age and until being injured by a fall was very healthy and spry for a woman of her age. She was greatly loved by all who knew her and during her 19 years’ residence at Larene made a host of friends. She was the mother of Mrs. LeRoy Ferguson and had a number of relatives around Larene. Services will be held today at the home of her daughter, Rev Sheldon of Davenport officiating. (Dav Trib)

The remains of Mary Hoffman were brought here (Davenport) for interment Tuesday evening. It was a sad case. Her home is on the Inland Electric line south of Spokane. Last Saturday while eating dinner she heard the approach of one of the electric trains. The home being close to the track she noticed that the garden gate was open and her little boy’s wagon was on the track. The mother saw only danger to her offspring and hurried out. The home was behind the depot and the train was a freight and did not stop there. Mrs. Hoffman reached the wagon and while looking for the child was struck by the train. She was taken to Spokane to Deaconess Hospital for treatment and died shortly after admission. Services will be held at the Zion’s Church south of Rocklyn today, Thursday, and Rev. Geiser will officiate. Her parents live south of Rocklyn and the remains were held for the arrival of a sister from California. She leaves a husband and four children. (Dav Tribune)

Mrs. Coone, mother of Mrs. A. P. Stafford of Edwall, died of heart trouble at the home of her daughter, May 3. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at Sprague on Saturday, May 4^th, and the remains laid to rest in the Sprague Cemetery.—Edwall Press. (LCT)

Miss Jennie, the 16 year old daughter of J. T. Brock, living a few miles northeast of town, died last Wednesday night of double lobar pneumonia, complicated with chronic inflammation of the heart. –Wilbur Register. (LCT)

Frank McAllister committed suicide May 5 at the home of his brother, a few miles south of Wilbur. The unfortunate man had had suicidal tendencies for some time, but at the time of his death was not considered dangerous.

Mrs. J. F. Black, one of our oldest and most respected pioneers, was buried in the cemetery here on Sunday last, having died in Spokane Friday morning, from spinal meningitis, from which she had been suffering for about 4 months. Deceased was one of our oldest pioneers, coming here with her husband from Adams County about five years ago and settled on a homestead north of town. She was born in Pike County, MO in 1864.—Quincy Quill. (Citizen)

Mrs. Margaret A. Hopkins died Sunday morning May 19, 1907 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hughes of Larene. The deceased was here on a visit with her daughters, Mrs. C. H. Hughes and Mrs. I. J. Minnick for the past ten months, her home being at St Louis, MO. About two months ago she was taken ill and lingered until death came to her relief. She was a native of Kentucky and 76 years old at the time of her death. A member of the Christian Church for over 50 years, she died in the faith of a future resurrection. She leaves two daughters who reside near Davenport and four sons in St Louis. Services were held in the Christian Church Monday, Rev. M. B. Reed officiating. The remains were taken to St Louis for interment. (Dav Trib)

Herman H. Rosine died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane on Wednesday morning while on the operating table for treatment for cancer in the throat. This was the second operation, the other having been performed last October. The deceased was 52 years old the 11^th day of May. He was born in Pommern, Germany, and came to the United States in 1883 and settled in the state of Wisconsin, and moved to Washington in 1888 and took up a homestead in the Egypt country and lived there 17 years, when he moved to Davenport where he resided for the past two years. By occupation in Germany he was a shoemaker. He served in the German army and was in the Austria-German and Franco-Prussian wars. He was married in Germany July 2, 1872 and to the union were born 4 girls and one boy, the boy dying at 6 years of age in Wisconsin. The remains were brought here Wednesday and will be buried tomorrow, services at the Lutheran Church at 2 PM. He was a social member of the Eagles who will have charge of the funeral. Mr. Rosine, as an old pioneer, had many friends who regret his death. (Dav Trib)

Perr Hauk, a pioneer of the Reardan district died Wednesday of last week. (Citizen)

M. E. Peck of Reardan sustained a crushed leg at a house raising north of Reardan last week. An amputation may be necessary.

The people of Odessa were shocked to learn this morning of the death of Miss Nina Miller who died last evening at 9:15 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Miller, on upper First Avenue, after a three weeks’ illness of typhoid fever. The deceased was just entering womanhood, being nearly twenty-two years of age, and has spent the greater part of her life in this neighborhood, coming to this country with her parents from Russia when but two years of age.—Odessa Record. (Citizen).

Another old pioneer of this locality, who has seen the country grow from a barren waste to prolific wheat fields, has passed away. Hugh Matheson, who was past the age of 84 years, died at the home of his son, D. W. Matheson, NW of Sprague, early Monday morning. The funeral services were conducted from the Congregational church Thursday , The Rev. Jonathan Edwards officiating, and interment was in the Maccabee Cemetery.—Independent Times. (Citizen)

William Schulz, born in Germany on May 25, 1861, died on July 12, 1907 in Reardan. He migrated from Germany in 1885 to Minnesota and in 1888 to Reardan. In 1900 he was married to Bertha Tramm. They had five children.

Davenport, WA, July 24. While swimming with four friends in the Spokane River near Davenport this afternoon, Marlin Parr, a 17-year-old boy, suddenly sank and was drowned before help could be summoned. The boy is believed to have been overcome by heart failure while in the water. When first seized he caught hold of his brother, who was in the water at the time, and nearly dragged him down with him, but the other lad managed to break away, and tried in vain to save the sinking youth. The accident occurred at the spot where four persons drowned a year ago. The youth who was drowned leaves a mother living north of Davenport.—Spokesman-Review. (Harrington Citizen) Merlin Parr, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Parr drowned in the Spokane River near the Detillion bridge. Merlin and his two brothers went to the river to take a bath and change their clothes. The two brothers swam from the shore to a sand bank about 100 yards distance and returned. Merlin expressed a wish to follow their example and the three started together and when about half way over, the deceased complained of feeling weak. The brothers told him to lean on them for support which he did and all of a sudden he sank partially drawing one of the brothers with him. They tried to save him but failed. A post mortem examination revealed that it was a case of heart trouble instead of actual drowning. Merlin was a member of the Freshman class of the Davenport High school and was a great favorite with his classmates. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church Tuesday, Rev Skinner officiating. (picture of Merlin) (Davenport Tribune)

Tatro, Phillip: Male, white, married, farmer. Birth: Dec 17, 1825, Vermont. Father: John Tatro born Canada; Mother: Sarah ____, born Canada. Informant: Phillip Tatro Jr., of Reardan. Death: July 24, 1907, 9 o'clock PM. Cause: Senile gangrene of 30 days duration. Burial: Cemetery near Little Falls on July 25, 1907. O W Stone, undertaker, Davenport.

Mrs. Edith Webb died Sunday morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. J. L .Camp, at the age of 88 years. The funeral services were held at the home, the Rev. Payseur of the Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Webb’s husband served as a soldier in the Civil War for 3 years and a member of Co A 8^th Minnesota Volunteers and died 37 years ago. (Dav Trib) Mrs. Edith Upton Webb died at her home four miles south of Davenport, the 20^th of July. Mrs. Webb was an aunt of Mrs. J. L. Camp with whom she made her home. (Citizen-Aug 3, 1907)

Benjamin Williams, an aged pioneer of the county, died Wednesday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harris, near Govan.

Davenport Chapter No 25 BAM has just received the sad intelligence of the death of Companion Frank Buchwalter, and its officers and members hereby express their feelings of grief occasioned by the sad news, and their profound sympathy for the bereaved. Companion Buchwalter was a quiet, unassuming and yet conscientious man; an honest, industrious citizen, and faithful in all his duties and in every relation of life....

The 7 year-old son of J. H. Stover died Monday. Funeral services were conducted from the home, Tuesday afternoon, following which the little one was laid to rest in the Harrington Cemetery. The child had been afflicted with partial paralysis. The sorrowing family have our sympathy in their deep affliction.

Al Davis, an employee of the Vendome hotel in this city, was called to Spokane Friday by the death of his mother. Saturday’s Spokesman Review says: Mrs. Mary Ellen Davis, mother of J. J .Davis of 1903 Broadway, died at her son’s residence yesterday of Bright’s disease. Mrs. Davis, who was 67 years old, and who had been an invalid for a number of years, came to Spokane last Friday to make her home with her son, being accompanied by her two daughters. On the way she was ill, but after arriving she recovered to some extent, and it was thought she would regain her strength, but after two days she grew worse, the trip from Kansas City, her old home, having been too much for her strength. The body is at Smith & Co’s undertaking rooms. The funeral will be held tomorrow in the afternoon from the residence, Father O A Worthing of the Holy Trinity church officiating. Interment will be made at Greenwoood. (LCT)

William Schulz was born in Germany May 25, 1861, and died July 12, 1907, in Reardan. In 1885 he came to America, locating in Minnesota. Three years later he moved to Reardan. In 1890 he was united in marriage with Bertha Tramm, which union was blessed with 5 children. Twenty-two years ago he was converted to God and joined the Evangelical Church and remained faithful to the end. He acceptably filled various offices in the church he so loved and cherished. His marked religious experiences of the last few months will not soon be forgotten. An unconditional surrender of himself to his Saviour was his daily purpose. He earnestly sought and obtained the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and he had great zeal for lost souls. He was sick only a few days when the physicians informed him he would have to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The operation was performed, but he succumbed to the disease 36 hours later. His suffering was intense, but he was perfectly resigned to the will of God. He leaves a sorrowing widow and 4 children, besides mother and other relatives and friends. Scarcely had the Death Angel plucked the flower in full bloom from the home when he, bending down gently broke the stem of the opening bud of scarcely two summers. Guna, the youngest of the family, was taken two days after the father. Her body was laid into the arms of the father, and thus together they await the blessed resurrection morning. Besides Rev. R. D. Streyffeler, Rev. Geo. Koch and Rev. J. Ehret assisted in the funeral services. MS (LCT)

John P Heintz, a pioneer of the city of Sprague, died last week Wednesday, of erysipelas; he had been a resident almost since the foundation of the town. (Citizen)

Miss Mabel Kuck, who lived with the family of her brother near Creston, died in Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane, Sunday of last week, under an operation for appendicitis.

Surber, Missouri: Female, white, married, occ. ordinary housework; Birth: Feb 5, 1842 in Missouri. Aged: 65 yr 6 mos 2 dys. Father: H W Stevens born KY; Mother: Nancy McMullan born KY. Informant: John Surber, address: Reardan, WA. Death: Aug 17, 1907 at 7 o'clock (?) PM. Cause of death: pneumonia of 5 days duration. Burial: Spring Creek Cemetery by Undertaker O W Stone of Davenport.

Mrs. Emil Dueber, of Reardan, died in the hospital at Spokane last week, Monday and was brought home for interment, Tuesday. She was afflicted with paralysis. (Citizen)

An Italian railroader was killed last week, Tuesday, by being run over by a dump car, south of the city of Sprague, while working on the Portland and Seattle line. (Citizen)

Monday, Aug 19^th, William Minnick, a pioneer of the Spokane River valley, died at his home north of Davenport. The deceased leaves a family of children, most of whom are grown. His wife died about a year ago. William Minnick was a brother of Former County Treasurer Isaac Minnick of Davenport. (Harrington Citizen) {Edit: The records of Mt View Cemetery of Davenport show William M Minnick (1846-1907, Civil War Vet) with his wife, Sarah F. (1851-1905).}The Lincoln County Times carried a long obituary from which the following additional data was taken: His home was in the area called Sandflat. Heart failure is believed to have been the cause of his death. He was discovered outside of his house by his son Fred the next morning. Due to some scratches and bruises on his face Postmaster Detillian went for Sheriff Level and Dr. R. P. Moore to investigate the possibility of foul play, but the scratches were so superficial that they ruled out foul play…His body was still warm when found by his son Fred. He had been making his home with his son and his wife, and was not known to be suffering with heart disease or any serious ailment. Deceased was 61 years old and is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. His wife died nearly two years ago. He had been a resident of the county for the past 18 years…The funeral services were held from the home of I. J. Minnick Tuesday afternoon, Elder Reed officiating, and the remains were buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

A Mr. Dowsdale, an old gentleman of some 85 years, who lives alone in the country, is reported quite sick this week. (Citizen)(Possibly Michael Dosdall at McMillen Cemetery)

Thomas Denson, the aged father of Frank Denson, passed away Wednesday evening at about 9:30, after a week’s illness. He had been living at the home of his son for several years, and up to the time of his last illness had enjoyed apparent good health. He was over 80 years of age, and was born in England, coming to this country when quite a young man. He came to this county about 16 years ago. The funeral services will be held at St Luke’s church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. (LCT)

Thomas Denson, a resident of Davenport, 80 years old, died the night of the 28^th., evidently of old age, although he had been in failing health for a year or more. Mr. Denson came to Lincoln County 17 years ago. (Citizen)

Mrs. P. T. Metler, mother of Station Agent P. T. Metler, Jr., died at his home in the city of Harrington, at 6 o’clock Sunday evening, Sept 29, 1907. Rev. D. W. Parks, of the Presbyterian church preached the funeral sermon at his church Thursday afternoon. The remains were shipped to Kalispell, MT, where they will receive burial beside her husband, who was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place three years ago. Some time ago Mrs. Metler was afflicted with partial paralysis of the tongue and throat, and more recently suffered another slight paralytic stroke which affected the brain. Deceased was born at South Bend, IN, June 2, 1847. At the age of 17 years she was united in marriage to P. T. Metler. To this union four children were born: P. T. Metler, Jr.; J. M. Metler, now representing Spokane Drug Co; Mrs. Eva Woodworth, of Great Falls, MT; and Mrs. Alice Heising of Bend, OR….Mrs. Metler was a most estimable woman, a character of high ideals and a devout Christian. She was a member of the Episcopalian Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Revolution and had been with her son in Harrington since last June. (Citizen)

The funeral services over the remains of Frank Sweezey of Crystal City, were held in the Episcopal Church of this place Sunday afternoon, Rev Walton conducting the services. The young man was only 20 years of age, cut short in his young manhood by the dreaded white plague consumption. It is a sad blow to the widowed mother, who within a few short years has followed three sons to their last resting place. Frank Sweezey was a very moral, upright young man, and was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance and their sympathy goes out to the mother in the loss of her son. (Dav. Times Trib)(see also: James H Sweeney, d. Oct 5, 1905, buried Davenport Catholic Cem)

Lucile Wimbles, the 17 month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wimbles, of Bluestem, died last Monday evening of Membranous croup. The child, the pride of the parents, choked to death before their eyes and under the care of two skilled physicians, who did all in their power to relieve its suffering. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday and interment made in the Mountain View Cemetery. (Dav Trib)

T. H. Houger fell from a wagon, a wheel of which passed over his back, partially paralyzing him.

James F Mellon was killed near Sprague last week, Saturday, by a powder blast. He was 50 years of age.

L. V. Sissum died in Spokane on Thursday of last week of brain fever. The remains were sent to his old home in the state of NY for burial. Deceased was a member of Harrington Camp No 7600, Modern Woodmen of America, in which order he carried a life insurance policy of $1,000. It was not long ago that Mr. Sissum was in Harrington and shipped a lot of his effects to Spokane… He leaves a life at Spokane to mourn his death. (Citizen)

The remains of Miss Clara Rosin was shipped here from Spokane Sunday evening. She was taken ill with pneumonia and died at Sacred Heart Hospital Saturday morning. Miss Rosin was 22 years of age, was born in Cadot, Wisconsin, but at an early age came to Washington with her parents who settled in Egypt, north of Davenport. She chose the occupation of nurse and at the time of her death was member of a class of assistants in the Sacred Heart hospital and would have graduated in 1909. She leaves a mother and two sisters to mourn her loss, the father having died within the last year. Funeral services were held Monday in the German Lutheran Church, the Rev George Koehler preaching the sermon. There was a large number of friends present to pay their last respects to the young woman, who was taken early from a life of promising usefulness. (Dav Tribune) (Burial at Mt View Cemetery in Davenport)

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LINCOLN COUNTY OBITUARIES

1907