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Magin, Anna Pickett, Dec 14, 1972

"Born Oct 27, 1889, Anna Pickett came west with her husband Harry Magin. She died Dec 8 in a Spokane hospital after living in and around Davenport, on the coast and in Deer Park. A member of the Methodist church and Wilson Grange, Mrs. Magin is survived by two sisters in Maryland, a son, Russel, in Spokane, and three daughters: Evelyn Fisher, Deer Park; Helen Mires, Wilbur and Marianna Erickson, Spokane. She also had 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren." (Dav. Times: 12-14-1972)

Magin, Harry. Aug 23, 1973

"Services will be held this morning for Harry Magin, who died Sunday in Davenport. The rev Roger Muisiner will conduct the 11 a.m. funeral at the Strate Funeral Home; burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pall bearers include Edwin Young, Murry Zuehlke, Leslie Seimer, Ed Mecklenburg, Frank Reinbold, and Kenneth Huffman. Born in Deer Park, MD, Dec 22, 1886, Magin came west with his wife and children in 1910. He lived in the Davenport area until 1935, when he returned to Maryland. He came back to Davenport Aug 2 to stay at Lincoln Nursing Home. Survivors include Russel Magin, Spokane, a son; Evelyn Fisher, Deer Park, Helen Mires, Wilbur, and Marianna Erickson, Spokane, daughters; Fred Magin, Davenport, a brother; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are also being held for Magin today in St James Methodist Church in Westminster, MD, where he belonged." (Dav. Times: 8-23-1973)

Mangis, Sigrid, Jun 08, 1972

"Funeral services were held Friday at the Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur for Sigrid C Mangis, who passed away Wednesday in the Lincoln Memorial Nursing Home in Davenport. Pastor A F Gerstmann officiated at the service handled by the Robertson Funeral Home. Mrs Mangis was then sent to Smith’s Funeral Home in Billings, Montana, for committal services Saturday in the Mount View Cemetery at Billings. A step daughter, Mrs Jack (Ethel) Sterett, and Mr Sterett of the Rocklyn area flew with the body to Montana for the interment. Sigrid C Mangis was born in Sweden and lived in Red Lodge, Montana, before coming to Wilbur. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mr Helm and Fred Mangis, and also her only child, Mrs Jerry Mangis (Jane Helm). She was a member of the Lutheran Church and Order of Eastern Star. Attending the service in Wilbur were her step children, Mrs Tony (Lorene) Brown, Mrs Paul (Doris) Douglas of Almira, Mrs Jack (Ethel) Sterett of Rocklyn and Jerry Mangis of Almira. Other relatives present included Mr and Mrs Frank Gollaher of Entiat, Jack Sterett and Linda of Rocklyn, Edith Sterett and Bill of Rocklyn, Glenn Mangis, and Mr and Mrs Lee Wolfe of Wilbur. Sigrid C Mangis is also survived by two brothers in Sweden, a sister in Michigan, in addition to a number of step-nieces and nephews." (Dav. Times: 6-08-1972)

Mann, Joe, Sep 1944

"It was September, 1944, and Holland was under siege when Allied soldiers parachuted into Best to secure the area from the advancing Germans. In the struggle, a Reardan boy, Joe Mann, already wounded four times by rifle fire, died when he threw his body over a grenade to shield others from the explosion. Of such things are heroes made and statues erected. Such a one is the Joe Mann Memorial at the entrance to the Memorial Gardens at Best visited for the first time this fall by Mr and Mrs Jack Mann of Reardan, Joe’s brother. A sister, Irene Bennett and her husband of Salem, OR accompanied them. Every five years is a week’s celebration honoring Holland’s liberation; along the corridor wreaths are laid at memorials and people recall the day when the sky filled with parachutes and the ‘Yanks’ dropped onto Dutch soil. ‘It is absolutely fantastic,’ exclaimed Mrs Mann, ‘how these people remember. Children will draw pictures of the event as it was told to them by their parents who lived through it. They will have enactments of the battle all along the route. Bastogne has remained the same as during the war with tanks guarding the city and some of the shells that were once houses still standing. I only wish that this week of celebrating could be put on TV,’ she said, ‘so people in this country would know how some foreigners feel about America even today.’ While in Holland the Manns were guests of Kies Wittebrood and his son who live in a suburb of Amsterdam. They did much sightseeing..." (Dav. Times: 11-21-1974; long article of their trip and sights)

Mann, John H., Aug 23, 1973

"Services were held Monday for John Henry Mann, 82, who died Aug 15 in Davenport. The Rev Philip Falk conducted the funeral, which was followed by burial in Spokane. Pallbearers for the funeral were Mann’s grandsons: Ronald Meyer, Russell Meyer, Randy Halverson, Larry Mann, John Mann and Lyle Mann. A lifetime Reardan native, Mann was a retired farmer and a member of the Reardan City Library board. He is survived by his wife Anna; 3 daughters, Eleanor Meyer, Farmington, NM; Helen Halverson, Seattle; and Irene Bennett, Salem, OR; and 4 sons, Jack, Davenport; Roy, San Diego, CA; Frank, Rockville, MD; and Harold, Spokane. A sister, a brother, 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive." (Dav. Times: 8-23-1973)

Manning, Mack L., Nov 16, 1972

"Mr. Mack L. Manning passed away Thursday, Nov 9, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora Manning, of Spokane; daughters, Mrs.lyn Evans of Edwall and Mrs. Mildred Hughes of Spokane; son, Robin Manning of Fairbanks, Alaska; 4 grandchildren; one sister and one brother. The funeral was Monday at 2 p.m. at the Riplinger Earth Funeral Home and interment at Fairmont Memorial Gardens." (Dav. Times: 11-16-1972)

Mathews, Nellie, Dec 05, 1974

"Funeral services were held in Davenport Tuesday and in Wellpinit today for Nellie Mathews, who died Dec 2. A native of Wellpinit, Mrs Mathews was born in 1903 to Matilda and Thomas Flett. Widowed early in her first marriage, she later wed Whitman Mathews. Survivors include her husband and two sons, George and Joe McCrea, both of Wellpinit, five grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive." (Dav. Times: 12-05-1974)

Monday of last week Frank McCaffery, a pioneer of Lincoln Co, died at his home near Sprague. Deceased was unmarried, and leaves a brother and sister. (Citizen)

James McCallum, one of our prominent farmers who resided one half mile south of Larene, died last night from a complication of diseases. His son, David, who is attending the state university, was summoned home to his father’s bedside during his illness. Mr. McCallum was a native of Argyleshire, Scotland, and was born Jan 12, 1844. In 1869 himself and young wife left their Scotland home and came to Illinois where they resided until 1884, when they came to Davenport and purchased 320 acres of railroad land and have resided thereon since. Mr. McCallum was an elder in the Larene Presbyterian Church, and while in Illinois became a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities. He leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. James D. Slater, Miss Agnes I. and James D. McCallum. He was highly respected and classed as one of Lincoln County’s best citizens. (Dav Trib)

Mrs. Janette McCallum, who had lived in Lincoln County for 31 years, passed away last Saturday from a severe attack of la grippe which, on account of her advancing years, she was unable to overcome. Janette McKerrel was born in Campbelltown, Scotland, March 24, 1842 and in 1868 was married to Jas. McCallum and they left the day of the wedding for the United States, first settling in Illinois. They came to Lincoln County in 1884 and lived until 1908 on a farm near Larene when the husband died. Since that time Mrs. McCallum had lived in Seattle and this city (Davenport). Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Presbyterian Church, Rev F. Tonge preaching the sermon. The rostrum and casket were banked with floral offerings of friends and relatives. Interment was made in Mountain View Cemetery. Deceased leaves three children: Mrs. James A. Slater, Miss Agnes McCallum and J. D. McCallum, all of this city, and several grandchildren. (LCT)

"(Mrs. Pete Duncan sends the following notice that appeared in the Nov 27 Seattle Post-Intelligencer, which tells of the death of her mother, Mrs. Icie McCulley (Mrs. George Marler).) Mrs. Icy Marler McCulley, 84, who lived in Washington State more than a half century, died of cancer Wednesday (Nov 25) at her home. Mrs. McCulley was born in Tennessee and came to Washington State, to Lincoln County in 1902. From 1924 until 6 years ago, she lived in Black Diamond and Auburn areas, and then moved to Vacaville to live with a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hubbard. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Ruby Duncan, Black Diamond, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Vernon, San Francisco; one son, Fred Marler, Seattle; two brothers, Jack Runyan, Sunnyside, and Bud Runyan, Wilsall, MT; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Services Saturday, 1 p.m., Little Funeral Home, Auburn; burial, Black Diamond Cemetery.—Seattle PI. Mrs. Duncan writes the family wanted to bring Mrs. McCulley to Hillcrest Cemetery for burial beside Mr. Marler, but because of flood conditions at that time, and uncertainty of the roads, they decided to have burial in the Black Diamond Cemetery. Six grandsons were pallbearers, and thirty-one of her children and grandchildren, and their families were present at the services. These included her brother, Jack (Eula) Runyan, his son Bob, two daughters, Hazel Madden and Dorothy Faxe and Dorothy’s husband. The Pete Duncan’s son, Jack and his wife came up with Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. Vernon by plane. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Duncan were also present." (Harrington Citizen: 12-17-1959)

Henry McCann, of Bluestem, died last Saturday at the age of 46 years, 10 months and 17 days. He had been a sufferer from general complaints for a long time, and the immediate cause of the death was a blood clot on the brain. Deceased was born in PA and leaves relatives residing in Gailsbury, IL. His wife and her family survive him. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Price, of Harrington, and the body was interred in the Harrington Cemetery. (LCT)

Mrs. Almer McCurtain, wife of President A. McCurtain of the county farmers’ union organization, passed away suddenly Saturday night after a very short illness, death being caused by acute bronchitis complicated with heart and other troubles. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Christian church, the body being brought in from the family home several miles out of the city followed by a cortege in which were over a hundred and twenty five friends and neighbors of the deceased including representatives from the farmers’ union locals at Wilbur, Creston, Reardan and this city. The service at the church was held by Rev H. F. Barstow, pastor of the church in Couer d’Alene, Idaho, special music being rendered by a quartet com-posed by Mrs. S. H. Perkins, Lulu Kent, Chas E. Myers and J. T. Moore. Following the service the remains were taken to the undertaking parlors to await the arrival of the mother from Oklahoma. Carrie May Douglas was born in St Joe, Missouri, May 3, 1879, and at the age of two years she moved with her parents to near Caldwell, Kansas, where they resided until 1889 when they moved to Oklahoma where she was married, Feb 20, 1901, to Almer McCurtain. They moved to Washington in March and have lived on a farm near this city until her death, August 17, 1912. To them were born Jan 22, 1905 a daughter, Lela Leona, who died Jan 1, 1907, and a son, Olney Earl, born Aug 12, 1910, who with his father survives. The deceased leaves to mourn her sudden death a sister, Mrs. Hoyt Carr, of Davenport; Mrs. Zula McCurtain, of Sandpoint, Idaho; her mother, Mrs Emma J Douglas of Oklahoma; three brothers, Earnest, Walter and John Douglas and a younger sister, Grace Douglas, all residing in Kansas. She united with the First Christian Church of Davenport in February 1903, holding ever to her faith unto death. Those attending the funeral and burial from a distance were: Mr. & Mrs. Warren McCurtain and Mr. & Mrs. Irving McCurtain; Mr. & Mrs. Allen McCurtain of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. E. J. Douglas of Hunnewell, Kansas; John Douglas of Caldwell, Kansas; and her uncle, John F. Long of California.

(excerpt) Edmon McCurtain, for the past 7 years a resident of this section, died very suddenly at the home of his brother, Almer McCurtain, last Sunday morning of heart trouble. Funeral services were held from the residence of A. McCurtain Monday and the remains were shiped to Kingman Co, KS, for interment, Mrs. McCurtain accompanying them… Edmon McCurtain was born in Jasper Co, IN, Dec 13, 1864… At the age of 20 he, with another brother came to the Pacific coast… He married May 6, 1894 to Nellie O. Lecklider. In Feb 189_, a son was born, Lawrence Eugene, who died in infancy… In 1907 the family came to Davenport…. (Dav Trib)

(Notes) Graveside services were held at Mountain View Cemetery in Davenport on Dec 5, for Jesse J. McCurtain, who died suddenly Nov 30, at his home is Las Vegas, Nevada… He was born in Kansas in 1891. He married Rachel Stewart of Davenport on Nov 22, 1917, the daughter of Robert R Stewart… (Dav Times)

Mrs. Jessie May McGee, nee Alley, died at her home 7 miles north of Davenport last Thursday, March 13, 1913, after an illness of almost a week. The body was brought to Davenport and the funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday afternoon, the Rev Wm Hoskins officiating. The interment was made at Mt View Cemetery. She leaves a husband and two children, aged 8 and 9, and two brothers and three sisters. Deceased was born near Baxter Springs, KS, on Sept 14, 1884. Her family came to this country in 1889, settling in the Larene district north of this city. She was married in 1902 to Henry McGee. (DTr)

Mary Elizabeth McKim, 10 months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce McKim who live in the Duck Lake district, died Friday morning of this week. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. Mr. McKim is himself ill with the same disease at a sanitarium at Snohomish. The little one will be taken to Spokane and burial will take place Sunday in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Citizen)

The Inland Advocate published at Sprague, says: The infant child of Dr and Mrs. McKinzie died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday in the Maccabee Cemetery. Rev Edwards officiating. (Harrington Citizen)

Ann McMahon, former Edwallite, passed away Jan 12 in Bothel, WA. Bill and Esther Gray, Ed Gray and Becky, and Tom and Sherry Ledgerwood attended her rosary Thursday and the funeral services Friday. Interment was at the McMahon Cemetery in Edwall. (Dav Times)

Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Catholic Church in Reardan for Frank McMahon. He died on Memorial Day in a Spokane hospital following a five day illness from which he never regained consciousness. Burial was in the Edwall Cemetery. (Dav Times)

(notes) James McMahon was accidentally shot June 5^th near his home at Edwall while carrying his shot gun on horseback. He was a pioneer rancher in WA for 31 years. He died June 6^th at Sacred Heart with burial at the Edwall Catholic Cemetery on June 9^th, 1912. The “Card of Thanks” was signed by J P McMahon, Frank McMahon, Mrs. Swingler and Mrs Burkhold. (Citizen)

(Notes) Funeral services for John T McMahon, a life-long resident of Edwall, were held Wednesday. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and St Michael’s Catholic Church at Reardan. Surviving are his wife, the former Ann Menehan of Spokane at the family home. (Dav Times)

We are sad to chronicle the death of Mrs. Emma McMaster, who died last Thursday. She leaves a husband, three children, mother, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn her death. Funeral services were held at the Zion German ME church Monday afternoon. (Dav Trib.)

Mrs. Isabel McMillan, resident of the Inland Empire for 36 years, is dead at Spokane. She arrived at Davenport with her parents in 1884 where her father built one of the first flour mills in the country, the plant operating until it was burned in 1895. (Odessa Record)

G. A. “Al” McMillen, aged 66 years, died at Beebe, Tuesday, July 30^th and was buried at Waterville. Word of this news reached us through George Pfaff, one of his old neighbors. (? a Davenport paper)

David McNeal, age 66, father of Homer McNeal of Davenport, died in Spokane Thursday of last week, after only a few day’s stay in the city. Deceased was a member of General Rusk Post No 93 of Davenport, department of Washington and Alaska, having belonged to Co F, 13^th regiment of Michigan. Arrangements had been made for his going to Port Orchard, including the purchase of his ticket when he passed away. (Dav Trib) David McNeal, 88, who left here Tuesday morning for a visit with his mother in Spokane, passed away suddenly Thursday morning, according to a telegram received by his brother, W H McNeal. Mr. McNeal has been sick for some time and went to Spokane hoping the change of climate would improve his health. No funeral arrangements have yet been made. (LCT-Aug 8, 1913)

Two men were badly injured by the roof collapsing in the big steel tank which is being erected for the Ritzville flouring mill. Alexander McNeil died at the Sacred Heart Hospital a couple days later. O. J. Klawitte who was also injured, is reported to be recovering. The men were working inside the tank, and the steel roof became loosened in some manner, and came crushing down on them. It is hardly clear how the two men were not instantly crushed to death, except that the roof fell sidewise. They were taken to the hospital by the Manager W. H. Kreagler. The men were employed by a contractor, and were expert metal workmen. –Ritzville Times (Odessa Record)

Catherine, the two months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Magill, died Tuesday after a few day’s illness, cause of death being pneumonia. Interment was made Thursday in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery. Mr. Magill resides 13 miles south of Washtucna, and because of the severe weather and having other small children in their home the mother was unable to attend the baby’s funeral. When the child became ill the father summoned a doctor from Dayton, but he was unable to cross the Snake River. A physician was called from here, but he was too late to be of any assistance.—Washtucna Enterprise. (Ritzville Times)

Gottlieb Mahler, aged 93, is dead in Spokane. Until four days before his death he had enjoyed exceptionally good health. The late Mr. Miller was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars and had resided in Spokane 25 years, coming here from Edwall. He was engaged in the Indian fighting on the plains and helped to build several of the first telegraph lines at Forts in Wyoming. (Odessa Record)

Mrs. C. J. Main of Sprague died Saturday in a Spokane hospital, following several days illness with pneumonia. The funeral was held at Sprague Monday and burial took place at Hood River, Oregon. Mrs. Main is survived by her husband, two young daughters and her father, C J Swift. (Dav Times-Tribune)

The little son , James Jr., 3 ½ years old, of Mr. & Mrs. James Mann of Davenport, died at St Luke’s Hospital in Spokane, Sunday, Feb 21. The funeral services were held from Hazen & Jaeger’s chapel…and interment was in Riverside Park, Spokane. Jimmie Jr. was taken suddenly ill with acute Bright’s disease and mastoid trouble, and in spite of everything that could be done for him nothing availed to restore him to health. Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Mann, Davenport, grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Mann, Harrington and Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Hering of Asotin, WA. (Citizen)

Joan Kay Mann, four months old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James D. Mann of Walla Walla, formerly of Davenport, smothered at the Mann home early Thursday morning. Mrs. Mann had been up with the child about 6:30 AM, and, on arising about an hour later, found the little girl had pulled a blanket over her head in some manner, and was lifeless. She was rushed to a hospital where resuscitation methods of all sorts were tried without avail. Mr. Mann was at Eureka, Oregon, on a business trip when he received the sad news. The body of the child was brought to Spokane and funeral services were held at Hazen & Jaeger parlors Saturday, with the Rev F. J. Ahrendt of Davenport officiating. Mrs. Lloyd B. Peffley of Davenport and Mrs. W. J. Colville of Reardan sang. Interment was in Riverside Park cemetery.

H. T. Tobiasen received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. D. C. Marsh, at Decoraha, Iowa, Friday. Mrs. Marsh visited here several years ago.

Mrs. Otto Mayer of Odessa died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shiewe, at Odessa, Dec 9^th. Consumption was the cause of death. (Citizen)

Oliver B. Mead was born Nov 13, 1832 at Watertown, NY, and passed away at the home of his niece, Mrs. Frank Denson, at Davenport, Jan 26, 1921. The deceased has resided in Davenport at the home of his niece for the past eight years, and was well known here. He is survived by Mrs. Frank Denson, a niece, of Davenport, another niece in Olympia, and a nephew residing in San Diego, CA. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Sunday and interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. (Dav Times Tribune)

Jno I. Melville, 70, Sprague attorney for 40 years, died Tuesday following a long illness. He was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, and attended the public school there until he was 17 when he came to America and to Washington Territory in 1888. He lived at Cheney before going to Sprague. His widow, Daisy, two daughters and two sons survive him. Also a brother, Thomas, an author in Scotland, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday… (Citizen excerpt)

Miss Lelah Menke, 16 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Menke of Wilbur, died Friday after an operation for appendicitis at Spokane. Her remains were taken to Wilbur for burial. (Odessa Record)

The angel of Death has again visited this community and saddened the hearts of Henry Menkel and family. Mrs. Mary Menkel, after a brief illness of four days with pneumonia, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Hutchinson at Spokane, Thursday, Jan 19^th, aged 62 years, and was laid to rest in the Edwall Cemetery Jan 22, the Rev Jans conducting the funeral services. She is survived by a husband, two sons and three daughters. Her funeral was very largely attended, as she was a pioneer in this community. (Citizen)

Dominico Mercurio, an Italian section laborer, was found dead, shot through the head, last Monday morning on Judge Brock’s ranch west of Davenport. Deceased was 26 years old and had a wife in Italy. Interment was made in Mountain View Cemetery Tuesday. Whether death was accidental or intentional will never be positively known, although indications point toward accident. Rumors of the Italians being called home to take part in the European war lead some to think that he took his life intentionally. He borrowed a gun Sunday morning to go jack rabbit hunting and failing to return Section Foreman Sam Moats organized a search party Monday morning when the body was found. Beside it was the shot gun, one barrel discharged and the hammer of the other cocked. The theory is advanced that he had lain down to rest, laying the gun down beside him and in some way accidentally discharged it, the load entering the back of his head. Apparently death was almost instantaneous. He had been in Davenport but a short time. (Dav Trib)

“J. McPherson, G. Thompson and Herman Menke of Wilbur have appraised the property of the estate of Henry Meyer, deceased, at $28,452.78.” (Citizen)

Mrs. Mary Jane Michael, age 75, died Sunday at Edwall following an extended illness. The funeral was held at the Davenport Presbyterian church Wednesday, with Rev W. L. Killian officiating. Special music was furnished by a quartet: Mrs. L. A. Cathcart, Miss Margaret Paul, W. W. Foley, and C. W. Richards, accompanied by Miss Mabel Inkster. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pall bearers were George Janett, Charles Wilke, Charles Level, Charles Straub, John Paul and James Rodgers. Mrs. Michael was born in Kane County, IL, June 23, 1852. She was married to Isaac P. Michael, a Civil War veteran, Dec 25, 1869, and came to Davenport district with her husband in 1893, settling six miles northeast of town. Prior to coming to Davenport they lived in Nebraska, Illinois and MN. Mr. Michael died on Sept 11, 1904. Mrs. Michael is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank T. Larrabee and Mrs. Pearl Samis of Edwall, and a son, John F. Michael, of Davenport. Mr. & Mrs. Larrabee, Mrs. Samis and M. & Mrs. H. C. Bancroft of Edwall were here for the funeral. (Dav. Times-Tribune)

The funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Michelbach was held Friday afternoon from the Lutheran Church, with Rev A. R. M. Kettner officiating. Burial was held in the Reardan cemetery. Mrs. Minnie Michelbach was born in Oakesdale, WA, in 1890…. In 1909 she married Frank Schumer who passed away several years later. To this union, one daughter was born, Lorene. She later married Fred Michelbach and this union was blessed with 3 daughters, Hilda, Barbara and Mildred. Mrs. Michelbach died Feb 24, 1931 in Warm Springs, MT…. (DT & T)

Mrs. James Mikes, living ten miles northwest of Odessa, committed suicide Monday, Feb 13, 1910, by taking strychinine. (Citizen)(Mrs. James Mikes was formerly Mary Trejbal, daughter of John and Anna. She married Vaclav Mikes on Apr 4, 1909.)

Mrs. Geo Miller, of Odessa, aged 38 years, died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, the 20^th inst. Burial in Odessa Cemetery. (Citizen)

The funeral service for Miss Jennie L. Miller was held Monday morning in the church at Mondovi by Rev F. Tonge of this City. Miss Miller was born in Oneida Co, NY on Apr 24, 1847 and died Sept 11, 1915. She came to this state ten years ago and leaves a brother, George H. Miller; two nephews (George Jr. and Carl); all of NY City; with one nephew, George M. Rouse of Mondovi. (LCT)

A pair of twins arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Minnick, recently, but one died. (Larene column, LCT)

Miss Minnie Mitchell of Creston died the 23^rd of March, 1909. She was 112 years old and had recently underwent two surgical operations for different ailments. (Citizen)

The funeral of grandpa Mitchum was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. LeDuc, Monday, where he had died. He has been a terrible sufferer for several months and death came to him as a great relapse. He was 83 years old and leaves an aged wife and several children, all of whom live at various places. Interment was made in the Mondovi Cemetery. (Dav Trib)

At Lewiston, ID, April 22, 1908 of Bright’s disease, died Thomas M. Mockler, aged 57 years and 30 days. Deceased was a pioneer of Lincoln County, where he numbered many true friends and was favorably known. He was born at Weymouth, Nova Scotia, Mar 23, 1857. For a number of years he had been a sufferer from the disease which terminated in his death, and during the past few years he traveled extensively in search of medical aid. A short time since he went to Lewiston for treatment, but it proved unavailing. The remains wee interred at Nez Perce, ID. Mr. Mockler was well known in Lincoln County. He was a pioneer of the Harrington Wheat Belt, where he arrived Feb 16, 1883, locating on a homestead one mile west of the present town of Bluestem. Here he endured all the hardships and privations incident to early settlers of a new country. He owned 640 acres of land and engaged in raising wheat and horses. About 13 years ago he went to Nez Perce, ID, at the time the reservation was thrown open to settlement, and here he opened the Pioneer hardware store which he successfully conducted to the time of his death. He was a senior member of the firm of Mockler, Miller & Mockler. A few years ago he sold his farm near Bluestem…. (Citizen)

A. G. Moore, 82, a native of Arkansas and for 15 years a resident of Davenport, died at his home Saturday morning. Besides a widow, ten children survive, among them being: Dr R. P. Moore of Davenport, E. L. Moore of Cheney, W. A. Moore of Harrington, J. A. Moore of Tacoma and Mrs. Bert Oakley of Spokane. The funeral was held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, the Rev O. J. Gist of Couer d’Alene officiating.

Mrs. Martha Moran, Spokane, passed away following a stroke she suffered last week, and funeral services were conducted Monday from Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane with interment in Riverside Park Cemetery. Mrs. Moran was the grandmother of Mrs. Dan Schultz. Surviving Mrs. Moran are two sons, Frank E. and John L., both of Spokane, two sisters, one brother, her mother, Mrs. M. H. Vincent of Salt Lake City…. (Citizen)

Although of more than ordinary physical structure and possessed of vigorous mental power, the life of M. Moriarity, one of the great men of Lincoln County, failed to withstand an attack of acute rheumatism lasting several weeks and made its exit from this earth Tuesday night, leaving hundreds of afflicted and mourning friends. Having come to Reardan 22 years ago, Mr. Moriarity was one of the builders of this section and never failed to exercise his powers for the advancement of the county. In this he was aided by a strong executive ability and a commanding influence that placed him at the head of the many great enterprises at which he directed his attention. His death is not only an irreparable loss to his family but to his city, county and state. In and around his home town he was a main stay and without his forethought many of its lasting benefits would have never been realized. Mr. Moriarity came to this state from MN. At one time he acted as postmaster of Reardan and has held many positions of public trust, including a service of several years as mayor of his town. In business affairs he rose to the top and financially he met with success. He was president of the Reardan Exchange Bank, pres. of the Washington Grain & Milling Co, and vice-pres. of the Chamokane Lumber Co. In the first named institution, he held 155 out of 500 shares of stock issued, besides owning a great deal of farm land and city property. He was 52 years of age and leaves a wife, Frances, and daughter, Ella. The funeral will be held at Reardan Friday morning under the direction of the Odd Fellows of which order he was a faithful and active member. (Dav. Tribune)

(poor copy) Funeral services for Phillip Morrow, age 28, Davenport resident, who was killed Tuesday of last week at Pasco when he fell from the city water tank there and received internal injuries, were held from the Catholic Church here at 10 AM Friday, Rev Father Shiel of Harrington officiating. The deceased was given a military funeral by Clinton S. Brown Post No 44, American Legion… Davenport Catholic Cemetery….(Dav times Trib)

Thomas Morrow, A Sprague pioneer, 84 years old, died at Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane, May 19, 1912. Interment was at Fairmont Cemetery, Spokane, WA.

The Mundinger boys put up a stone for their father and mother in the Sherman Cemetery last week. (LCT)

Ned W. Munger died at his home in Spokane Jan 21 after an illness of 3 days. Mr. Munger was born at Cottage Grove, MN, Sept 18, 1866 and came to WA in 1894. Mr. Munger has lived in the vicinity of Davenport for many years and was the local manager for the Farmers Grain and Supply Co, for some time and was called to Spokane about a year ago to become the general manager for this company which position he still retained at the time of his death. M.r Munger is survived by a wife and 3 children all living in Spokane. He was a member of the Oriental Masonic Lodge, No 74 of Spokane and burial will be under the auspices of that lodge and the Masonic lodge of thisa city on Jan 23. He was a man that was respected by all who knew him and has a host of friends to mourn his loss. (LCT)

William C. Murphy died at the home of his son John C. Murphy, in Davenport, Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 1908. The deceased was a native of the county of Cork, Ireland, and was 86 years of age the 26^th of last February. He came to the state of Massachusetts in 1844 and for 67 years followed the trade of shoemaker. Three years ago, he came to Davenport and made his home with his son. For several months he had been ailing, but shortly before his death seemed to be improving. When death came it was not expected and the soul left the body without a physical pain or tremor. Mr. Murphy was one of those sons of Erin, who always had a pleasant greeting for his friends and they were many. He leaves three grown children: John C., a resident of Davenport; another son in Davenport, Iowa and daughter Mary J. in Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be held in the Catholic church tomorrow with the Rev Father O’Brien officiating. (D Trib)

Daniel J Murray, 33, died at his home in Davenport June 25, 1916. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday, Rev Frederick Tonge preaching the funeral sermon. Interment was made in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr Murray was born near Alexandria, SD, coming to WA in the summer of 1909. He was married to Miss Lillie L. Mercer July 29, 1912, at Coeur d’Alene, ID. They came to Davenport May 1913 where they have since resided. The wife and a son 8 months old survive him. (Dav Tribune)

F. E. (Felix Edward) Murray died this week at his home in Spokane. He was a retired circulation manager for the Spokesman Review, and with his wife resided at Harrington from 1934-1938 when they moved to Sprague where they celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary on Oct 9, 1938. Mrs. Murray died several years ago. Funeral services were held Apr 15 from the St Joseph’s Church in Spokane and interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. (Citizen excerpt)

After an illness covering a period of three months, Mrs. J. M. Myers, of Ephrata, a sister to Mrs. Ed Gooley and Mr. A. B. Schwab, died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, April 10^th, from kidney trouble and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Harrington. Rev Father MacAleer officiating at the services at St Francis Church on Wednesday, April 12. Mrs. Myers was in her 60’s and is survived by a husband, 3 daughters and 4 sons. She was the mother of 9 children, two sons having preceded her in death. (Citizen)

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