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The Journal-Times Thursday, April 29, 1920, issue
Sister Dies In Spokane
Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Egan were called to Spokane Monday. Mrs. Egan's sister, Mrs. Gallagher died in a hospital there Sunday night. The funeral was held in Palouse today and Mr. and Mrs. Egan drove over to attend it.
The Journal-Times Thursday, May 6, 1920, issue
Boy Burned To Death
A tragedy whose details are most gruesome is reported this week when Clyde Robinson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Otis Robinson of Lantz, was burned to death on Tuesday night. Clyde, who was 16 years old, was over at his sisters, Mrs. Bollen Calloway. Shortly before 9 o'clock he went to start the pump and went to the garage to obtain some gasoline. He entered the garage and set the lantern down about three feet from the gasoline tank which was located close to the door. While it is impossible to tell the exact way the fire started, it is presumed when he started to draw out the gasoline from the tank the gas in the air was ignited by the flame of the lantern. The whole interior was enveloped in flames. His sister rushed out but could do nothing and the young man was helpless because the fire was between him and the door. His exit cut off, he was quickly burned to death.
When the fire was extinguished his body was found in a crouched position against the rear wall of the building. It was burned to a char and was beyond all recognition. The garage itself was destroyed.
The funeral services are planned for this afternoon from Haight's undertaking parlors in this city. The burial will be in the local cemetery. This is the second tragedy in the Robinson home. On August 2, 1914, another son was lost by drowning in Wall Lake. Mr. Robinson is one of the leading ranchers in the county and the many friends of the family unite in extending sympathy to them in their deep bereavement.
The Journal-Times Thursday, May 13, 1920, issue
Mrs. Gus Kuhr
Mrs. Gus Kuhr died at Medical Lake on Tuesday evening. She was removed there for treatment last week. She was the wife of Gus Kuhr, who resides on the Perkins ranch on the edge of town. She leaves besides her husband, three children, one a babe of four months. The funeral services and burial will take place at Odessa.
Mrs. August Kinzelt
Mrs. August Kinzelt of Cunningham died Tuesday night at the local hospital following an operation. The operation was performed Monday but it was found that the appendix had burst and little hope was entertained for her recovery. She was born in November 1884, and was thus 35 years of age.
She leaves her husband and seven children, the oldest 11 years old and the youngest five months.
The funeral will be held at the Lutheran church 18 miles west of town and will be conducted by Rev. Brockman, tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Miller
Word was received here yesterday afternoon of the death of Mrs. Henry Miller of this city in a sanitarium in Spokane. Her death took place about noon and was the result of nervous trouble.
She had been in the sanitarium for nearly three months.
Maria Katrina Kanzler was born in Russia December 12, 1854. She was united in marriage there to Henry Miller in 1874. Two years later they emigrated to America. They were in Minnesota a few weeks and in Nebraska several months before they came to Walla Walla in 1878. In the early
90s the family removed to Adams county, settling on land west of Ritzville. About 14 years ago Mr.
and Mrs. Miller retired from farming and moved to Ritzville which has since been their home.
They were the parents of four children who with the father survive. They are Mrs. John Kisler of Cunningham, Mrs. C. R. Haag of Ritzville, John Miller of Lind, and Elmer Miller, a student at Pullman. Mrs. Miller was a sister of John and G. H. Kanzler and Mrs. J. F. Rosenoff. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. from the Zion church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. Eggerland.
The Journal-Times Thursday, May 20, 1920, issue
Mrs. Dazerine Shaw
Mrs. Albert W. Shaw died at her home in this city Monday night, May 17th. She was aged 74 years, 10 months and 22 days.
Dazerine Baxter was born in Missouri March 9, 1849. Fifty-eight years ago she was united in marriage to Albert W. Shaw and throughout a period of 56 years was his constant companion, until death claimed him February 4, 1918.
Their early married life was spent in Missouri and Kansas. In 1888 they came to Adams County and settled on a ranch on Rattlesnake Flat. Mr. Shaw served as mail carrier in the early days and was for four years county treasurer of Adams county. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were active church and Sunday school workers, first being members of the Methodist church, but later uniting with the Christian church.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by one son, Edward E. Shaw. Funeral services were held at Haight's undertaking parlors Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. A. Tritt and the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in the Bemis cemetery on Rattlesnake Flat.
The Journal-Times Thursday, May 27, 1920, issue
Suddenly Stricken While Plowing
David Schuler died of cerebal hemorrhage at his home about 12 miles west of town on the evening of May 19th. He was plowing in the field on the morning previous to his death, when he was suddenly stricken. He was found unconscious and did not regain consciousness before his death the next morning. His body was taken to the Haight undertaking parlors and the funeral service was held from the chapel there May 21st. Rev. R. D. Snyder officiated.
The deceased was 59 years of age, having been born in Pennsylvania Jan. 12, 1861. He has lived in the Ritzville community twenty-two years and was well liked and respected by all who knew him. His wife died here thirteen years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss a number of relatives in Ritzville and the surrounding country, among whom are his brother, S. S. Schuler, the contractor, and his daughter, Mrs. Tom Harris, and his son, Ray Schuler.
On Fishing Trip; Suddenly Stricken
H. E. Hill, former prominent Ritzville resident, died suddenly while on a fishing trip near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on the evening of May 20th. One of Ritzville's best known and leading citizens in the past, his death comes as a shock to his many friends here. Previous to his removal to Coeur d'Alene last July he had been prominent in public life here for a good many years, having served as county sheriff and county commissioner each two terms.
Mr. Hill was born in Cleveland, Minn., 60 years ago. He was educated in the schools of that city. It was here that he met and married Idell Zimmerman, whom he brought with him on his first trip to Adams County in 1887. At first they took up a homestead, but it was not long before Mr. Hill became a leader in community thought and interest.
Local politics interested him and he ran for sheriff. In the fall election of 1900 he was elected in a hot political contest which all the old timers will remember, with a plurity of one vote. His opponent was John Sherno. He served in the office two terms and was later elected county commissioner.
Last summer he removed to Coeur d'Alene in a great measure on account of his health. Hay fever and other maladies had trouble him here. He was at no time completely well, and it was against the objections of Mrs. Hill that he went on the fishing trip last week. He had been out in the boat with J. M. Stromberg of Coeur d'Alene, who let him off at a short cut to their car when they were through with their afternoon's trip. Mr. Stromberg then went on, delivered the boat and returned to the car, expecting to find Mr. Hill already there. He went down the short cut trail and discovered the lifeless body. An attack of heart trouble had taken him.
The deceased was a prominent Mason and that order took charge of the funeral held last Sunday, assisted by Rev. Gibson, pastor of the Baptist church of Coeur d'Alene. Eleven Masons from Ritzville attended the service. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The deceased is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. C. Hill, three brothers and two sisters. They are Morgan Hill, Seattle; Guy Hill, White Salmon; Milton Hill, Oshawa, Minn.; Mrs. Nelson Smith, Lind; Mrs. Chas. Wilcox, Seattle.
They were all present at the funeral except Milton Hill, who was unable to attend.
Frank W. Carter Dies Suddenly
The many Ritzville friends of Frank W. Carter, who was here last year as cashier of the local freight depot, will be shocked to learn of his sudden death at Kennewick last Thursday. He was driving home in his car with his wife from a church sociable, when he suddenly dropped dead from heart trouble. He was buried in Kennewick on Tuesday.
Frank W. Carter was born and brought up in Springfield, Illinois, but has been in the west for several years. He was with the Northern Pacific at Walla Walla first, then was transferred to Pasco where he had a large number of friends. After being in Pasco for some time he came to Ritzville as cashier of the N. P. freight depot. He was removed to Kennewick in a similar position only about six months ago. The deceased leaves behind him his wife, who was well known and universally liked here, and two children, twelve and fourteen years of age respectively. With his cheery, friendly disposition and kindly manner, Mr. Carter made a host of friends in Ritzville who will send their profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Journal-Times Thursday, June 30, 1920, issue
Mrs. Mary Thiel
Mrs. Anna Mary Thiel, mother of Henry Thiel, John Thiel, jr., and Jacob Thiel, Walla Walla, died last Wednesday at Walla Walla following an operation for appendicitis, and was brought here for burial. The funeral took place Saturday from the German Congregational church, the Rev. Jacob Morach officiating.
The deceased was 72 years of age. She came to Adams County with her husband, who died 20 years ago in Ritzville, in the early days. They farmed for several years, then came to Ritzville, where Mrs. Thiel lived for 18 years. Previous to coming to Adams County Mrs. Thiel had lived in Nebraska, where she came from from Europe.
Frank Starring
Frank Starring, a brother of Jim Starring, died at his home in Spokane last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Jim Starring had been called by his illness a week previous, and had remained in Spokane until his death. Mr. Starring was called Thursday and arrived before his brother passed away.
The deceased has been a barber in Spokane for thirty years. He lived in Ritzville many years ago and both he and his family are well known here.
The Journal-Times Thursday, June 10, 1920, issue
Charles J. Low
Charles J. Low, member of a family of pioneers well known in Ritzville, died at the soldiers'
home in Milwaukee, Wis., May 31st. The remains were sent here for burial, and the funeral occurred Monday, June 7th, from the Haight undertaking parlors chapel. Rev. Snyder conducted the services.
The deceased was a Civil War veteran, 71 years of age. Lobar pneumonia caused his death. He had been in the home in Milwaukee several years, but before that time spent some time in Ritzville and the vicinity. His brother, Fred Low, and son, Dan, of Dishman, Wash., were here for the funeral.
Chris Low, well known here is a nephew of the deceased.
Dies Of Old Age
Adam Weber died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Reiter, near Packard Monday night at the ripe old age of 85 years, 3 months and 14 days. He had been almost helpless and had required the constant care of his faithful daughter. Old age was the cause of his demise.
Although his family was scattered, all of his children, Adam and Henry Weber of Dryden, and Jacob and Christ Weber of Quincy, were privileged to be with him at the time of his death.
His remains were taken to Quincy yesterday where funeral services and interment took place.-Odessa Record
The Journal-Times Thursday, June 24, 1920, issue
Girl Drowned In Palouse River Sunday
Effie Griffin, age 18, was drowned in the Palouse River at Lyons Ferry Sunday afternoon.
She was a niece of Mrs. S. D. Truitt, with whom she was making her home.
With a party of young people she had gone to the Palouse River for a little outing and while in wading was drawn into a whirlpool. Heroic efforts to save her were of no avail. The body was taken to Walla Walla for burial.
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