DIED IN 1900

N. Fowler

N. Fowler an old resident of this city died at 11:30 Sunday evening at the home of Geo. Davison on East Water Street, aged 60 years. The deceased has been ill for some time. The remains are not in the undertaking rooms of the Austin Furniture Co.

The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning at the Episcopal Church. Rev D.J.W. Sommerville officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

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DIED IN 1900

Baby Harrington

The 8 month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Harrington of Oakland died at 10:20 Sunday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held in St. Augustine’s Church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Rev. E.H. Devlin officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.

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DIED IN 1900

Old Settler Gone

Erasmus Fenton Quietly Passes Away After Long Illness

Erasmus D. Fenton lies dead at his home in this city. A simple announcement, truly, but fraught with how much sorrow to the loved ones he leaves and all who hear of his death learn the new with sorrow for by his happy disposition and genial, kindly manner to all alike, he won universal friendship and esteem.

The deceased has been sick for the past eight months and his death has been expected at any time. Several times during his sickness he rallied, but death had marked him for his own and he passed away from this life this morning at ten o’clock. He was fully conscious during his last moments and realized that the last was near and passed away peacefully.

Deceased leaves a daughter, Miss Eva, three brothers and two sisters.

Erasmus Fenton was born in Jamestown, New York in 1820 and has been a resident of Anatin for over 41 years and one of the best Sheriffs of the county.

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Born 1824
In New York City

Mrs. Sarah Hooker Abbott -- Died 1905

Sarah Hooker was born August 9, 1824 in New York City. Here she was educated as a linguist and music teacher. She was married to Ezra Abbott, a graduate of Bowdoin College and a classmate of the poet Longfellow, at Leeds, Va., April 29, 1846 and resided at Elmore, Va., near Front Royal until 1853. An interval of one year was spent in New England and Illinois.

The family moved to Minneapolis in 1855 and to Owatonna in 1857. August 18, 1867, Mr. Abbott died and in 1888 Mrs. Abbott came to Austin to reside where she has since made her house.

She had been ill hardly more than a week and it was hoped that her wonderful vitality would carry her through and to this hope her friends clung until Monday evening when she died at 10:30.

She leaves two children, Claudia M. Birkett, wife of Henry Birkett of this city and Edmund H. Abbott of Owatonna.

Such in brief is the outline of a life covering a span of more than four score years. But who can fill out the lines between, making a life complete, rounded, filled with hope and joy and courage? Who can weave together in words the characteristics of that life which made it seem so like a benediction with its sweet benign influence. A character so finely proportioned and so closely and harmoniously knit together, puts analysis at defiance. One pauses to reflect, whether there could have been one who more completely combined the strength and purity that distinguish always the noblest women with that sweetness and gentleness, which are among the crowning virtues of femininity. She was honest, just and courageous, loving and supremely loyal.

By the records she was passed eighty, an age which seems to most of us old. And yet who considered Mrs. Abbott old? The young found in her not alone a wise friend and advisor but a merry companion. Not only did she enjoy seeing the young happy but she entered into all their sports. Her mental attainments were unusual and her mind never lost a shade of its brightness. Her enjoyment of music, literature and art was as keen as it was appreciative. The experiences of life, neither saddened her or cast a gloom over her but made her more sympathetic, more helpful to others and through it all she maintained the cheer of a sunny, serene soul. She stood upon the heights but heard the voices in the valley. She understood all natures and held out to them a heart that knew pity and tenderness.

Her death like her life was beautiful and as the shadows gathered not pain and anguish were her companions but peace that is founded upon an unfaltering trust found expression in the words, “Lead Kindly Light.”

The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence of Henry Birkett on Maple Street, Rev. George C. Tanner of Earlbault officiating. The remains will be taken to Owatonna for interment.

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Mower County Citizen Dies
Born 1822

G.C. Adams
1822-1901

“After Life’s Fitful Fever, He Sleeps Well.”

Died at his home in this city, February 17th, 1901, at 1:15 Sunday morning, Mr. G.C. Adams. Funeral from the residence on Chatham Street, Tuesday at 3 o’clock, Rev. E.F. Wheeler officiating. Remains will be taken to Whitehall, Illinois, for interment.

A well known and respected citizen has left us. A useful, well-spent life is closed and today the friends and associates of Mr. G.C. Adams are recounting their knowledge of his gentle, modest, unassuming life and kindly deeds.

Mr. Adams was born June 27th, 1822 on a farm in Addison County, Vermont. April 4th, 1873 he was married to Ella M. Squires. Two children were born of this union, one of whom, Hattie, is left to mourn the loss of her father. After the death of Mrs. Adams, Mr. Adams was again married Feb. 12th, 1883 to Mattie Allen, the wife who now survives him.

Mr. Adams has endured a long, lingering illness, caused first by kidney and liver troubles. He has been a great sufferer but Tuesday night, the rest he longed for came and he fell into a sleep from which he never awoke. A staunch Christian, Mr. Adams counted the joys of this life but small compared with the glory of his Father’s home and even when well, he was ready to depart. The ties of love which held him were the only bonds whose severing brought pain. In his delirium he wanted rest and home and his only complaint was that he was tired.

He was an active business man and found it hard to give up his work. Even during the last weeks of his life, when he fancied he was getting better, he planned to get to work again.

The wife whose toil and patience added comfort to his last illness and the daughter who has lost the counsel of a wise and loving father have the sympathy of a large circle of friends with which the Herald joins.

“He Giveth His Beloved Sleep.”

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Joseph Adams

His Body Laid To Rest

Large Procession Follows the Remains of Ald. Adams to the Grave.

The funeral of the late Joseph Adams, whose sudden death occurred on Thursday of last week, was held from the residence yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The services were in charge of Fidelity Lodge No. 39, A.F. and A.M., of this city, assisted by visiting brethren from lodges Lansing, Lyle, Grand Meadow and Brownsdale. Rev. O.M. Pullen, pastor of Christ’s Episcopal Church, preached the funeral discourse. The procession which followed the body to the grave was a large one, some 120 Masons alone participating in the last sad rites of their departed brother.

The family who are left to mourn the loss of a dearly beloved husband and father have the deep sympathy of the community in this their sad affliction.

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Born 1818 in England
Died about 1896/1897

Death of Mr. Alderson

Mr. Alderson, and Old Resident of Austin, passes away.

We are again called up to chronicle the death of another old and much esteemed resident of our community, that of Mr. Simon Alderson, who quietly passed away to the beautiful home across the river this afternoon at 2 o’clock, after a lingering illness of several weeks. The deceased was the beloved father of Mrs. F.O. Hall of this city.

Simon Alderson was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1818, making him 78 years old at the time of his death. He was married at Yorkshire in 1839, to Mary A. Little and the next year came to this country and made his home at Galena, Ill. Mrs. Alderson died there in 1854. Seven children was the result of their union, only one of whom is now living, C.J. Alderson, of Williams, Ia. He is in Austin today.

In 1856 deceased was married to Sophia M. Davy at Galena. They moved to Austin with their two children, Sophia and Nettie, in 1866, where they resided until they died. Mrs. Alderson died December 31, 1893. Sophia died in 1885. This leaves but two surviving children of deceased, O.J. Alderson and Mrs. Frank O. Hall of this city, nee Nettie Alderson.

The funeral will be held from the residence of F.O. Hall on Chatham Street Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock.

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BORN IN NEW YORK IN 1884
DIED CIRCA 1923

Death of Chas. Almonte

Chas. Almonte died at his home on Jay Street this morning at 4:45 after a lingering illness with that dreaded disease consumption. Had he lived he would have been 40 years of age in February.

The deceased was born in New York and in 1884 was married to Anna Petcica who with two children survive him. He had lived in Austin 9 years, coming here from Lyle.

The funeral will be held from St. Augustine Church Friday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Devlin officiating.

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BORN 1874
DIED ABOUT 1895

DEATH OF OXEL ANDERSON

No death in Austin, for many years has caused more widespread sorrow and regret than that of Oxel D. Anderson, which occurred at 8:15 Thursday morning at the family home on Greenwich Street.

The deceased was born June 17, 1874, in the town of Marshall, Mower County, and was a son of Sven Anderson of this city. He has spent the greater part of his life in Austin and was well and favorably known. In 1892 he graduated from the Austin High School. In September 1894, he began a course of Electrical Engineering at the State University of Minnesota, which he carried on with great credit until last spring when his delicate health caused him to give it up.

Oxel Anderson was a young man of a sunny and even disposition, of lofty and unbounded ambition, and of sterling worth. He was universally loved and respected and his untimely death is deeply lamented by his many many friends.

Quick consumption brought on by over study, is attributed as the cause of his death. Both parents, a sister, and five brothers survive him. “So young” we say in our blind, but God knows better than we that deeds not years make up our age in our life of eternity.

The funeral will be held from the Congregational Church Sunday afternoon. A short service will be held at the house before going to the church, at 2:00 o’clock.

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DEATH NOTICE FROM 1905

Paul Arneson, age 61, fell from a wagon and died from the effects of the fall at the Henry Halvorson home five and one half miles southwest of Oakland. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 12:30 from the house and at 2 o’clock from the German Lutheran Church.

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DEATH NOTICE FROM 1905

Funeral Services

The funeral services for Miss Anna Myhre were held today, a short service at the house at 1 o’clock and at the Lutheran Church at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.C. Roseland. Six girl friends, classmates of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. They were Flora Earl, Mable Hollogue, May Simpson, Elsie Petty, Lillian Mayland and Ida Olsen. The girls were dressed in white and wore carnations. The casket was covered with beautiful floral designs. The services were very largely attended and many friends followed the remains to their resting place, beside her mother, in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Mrs. Ed Barr

Died

Mrs. Ed Barr, thirty-nine years of age, died at her home on the East Side this morning after an illness of about one year. She leaves besides her husband, the well known brick and tile maker, five children: Hattie, fourteen years, Nellie twelve, Nancy eight, Mable three, Eddie, one.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house. As Mrs. Barr was a member of the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church, it is probably that the clergyman from there will officiate.

The death of this estimable woman will cause great grief among a large circle of friends.

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November 22, 1859

June, 1896

BARTLETT DIES IN TRAIN MISHAP
AGE 47

HORRIBLY MANGLED

Conductor, Wm. Bartlett
Is Crushed Beneath the Wheels
of His Train.

As train No. 68, a freight, due in this city early in the morning, pulled out of Albert Lea, about midnight last night, it was discovered by the trainmen that Conductor Wm. Bartlett was no where to be found. A diligent search was instituted without avail, and the train was backed to Albert Lea, the engine detached and put back over the line.

Three miles this side of Wells, the body was found between the rails, in a terribly mutilated condition. Both legs and one arm were cut off and the body was also badly cut and bruised. From all appearances Mr. Bartlett must have met instant death.

The body was taken to Wells and a telegram sent to yardmaster Sam Colina o fthis city, whose sad duty it was to notify the wife. He, in company with Geo. Sutton, called at the home in Sloven's addition at about 4 o'clock this morning and told Mrs. Bartlett of the accident, saying that her husband was very badly hurt. She was wild with grief, and persisted in going to him at any cost. The real state of affairs was broken to her gently by her neighbors, and the poor woman's grief knew no bounds.

The body was brought to Austin this noon and the funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon from the house.

No one will ever know just how the accident occurred, but it is supposed that Mr. Bartlett was walking from the caboose to the front end, made a misstep and went down between the caboose and the flat car next in front. Some have expressed the belief that a scuffle with a tramp, resulted in the fatal fall.

Wm. Bartlett was 47 years old at the time of his death. He came to Austin seven years ago, and four years ago he was married. There are no children.

Deceased was a trusted employee of the Milwaukee company, a good neighbor, and, above all, a fond and loving husband, and the vacancy caused by his death will be hard to fill. The HERALD joins with the many friends of the family in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife.

Austin Daily Herald; Austin, Minnesota.
June 26, 1896; Page Four.

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Wm. Bartlett was 47 years old at the time of his death. He came to Austin seven years ago, and four years ago he was married. There are no children.

Deceased was a trusted employee of the Milwaukee company, a good neighbor, and, above all, a fond and loving husband, and the vacancy caused by his death will be hard to fill. The Herald joins with the many friends of the family in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife.

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Willard Austin Bartlett's Last Trip.

The remains of the late Conductor W.A. Bartlett were laid peacefully away to rest in St. Augustine Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were held from the Catholic church at 1 o'clock, Rev. Father Devlin of this city, officiating. Many from far and near turned out to show their deep respect for the departed man, and the procession which followed the body to the grave was a very large one.

Conductor Bartlett had a great many friends both among the railroad men and the citizens of Austin. In respect to their departed brother, the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Men, consisting of Geo. Taylor, W.R. Terry, Garrett Bushman, Allen Anderson, Ole Tolbertson, Andrew Johnson, S.B. Ames, Arthur Mayo, E.L. Owens, and Pat Galagher presented a beautiful floral monogram. Another handsome wreath was sent by the boys from the West End. "The Gates Ajar" in the way of a wreath came from what is known as the "Gravel Pit," consisting of Tom Richard and train crew, Mike Harrington and train crew, and John Burs and train crew. Another beautiful wreath of "The Gates Ajar" with a white dove situated above was presented by Austin friends, in which were the beautiful words "Given but not Forgotten." There were also a beautiful cross and two other wreaths, but it is not known from whence they came.

Willard Austin Bartlett was born at Brainerd county, of Fayette, Iowa, November 22, 1859, which made him 37 years of age at the time of his death. His parents brought him to Austin when he was but six months old, naming him after the town of Austin, where they resided for two years and then went back to Brainerd, where his aged mother now resides, his father having died about two years ago. In the year of '83 or '84 he removed back to Austin, marrying Miss Mary E. Keating January 29, 1889. He leaves a devoted wife, an aged mother, six sisters and six brothers to mourn his loss. His brothers and three sisters are now living near Brainerd, while the other three sisters are located as follows: Mrs. Thompson, Chicago; Mrs. D.W. Clemons, West Union, Iowa; and Mrs. Vale, Missouri.

The deceased was a trusted employee of the Milwaukee company, a kind and good neighbor, and above all, a fond and loving husband, and the vacancy caused by his departure to a better land will be hard to fill. The HERALD joins with the many friends of the family to extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife.

Austin Daily Herald; Austin, Minnesota.
June 29, 1896; Page Two.

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DIED 1905
Virginia Bartlett

OBITUARY

It is with profound sorrow that we record the sad and unexpected death of Miss Virgie Bartlett which occurred at St. Olaf’s Hospital Sunday morning at about 8:30 o’clock. The new of her death filled hundreds of hearts with sorrow for Virgie was well known and well loved in our city.

All the circumstances connected with this death seem particularly sad. Virgie had been teaching in Crookston where she was very successful in her work. As principal of the building where she taught, the closing of school brought its added duties to the already tired teacher. Decoration Day the school had prepared special exercises which were given four times during the day. This seemed to be the proverbial last straw. A head ache from which she had then been suffering became more intense. A doctor was called but her illness seemed still to be little more than a sick head ache. But it did not yield to treatment and so caused some little alarm. For four days she remained in Crookston, longing and expressing a desire to be with friends in Austin.

As a friend, one of the Crookston teachers was coming to her home in Minneapolis, Miss Bartlett came with her and seemed no worse for the journey. Her friend then put her on the train for Austin and she arrived here Saturday, a very sick girl. She was taken to the Walter Weld home on Main Street and Monday removed to St. Olaf’s Hospital. Her mother arrived from Colorado Wednesday morning to find Virgie pretty well considering the serious illness. But the treacherous disease, spinal meningitis, would not relinquish its victim and Friday and Saturday she was not so well and Saturday morning with sudden swiftness came the summons home.

The body was removed at once to the John Robertson home on First Street. The father arrived from Colorado this afternoon at 4 p.m. over the Great Western.

Virginia Bartlett was born in Shelburn Falls, Mass., November 22nd, 1875. The family resided at Lake City and Rochester before coming to Austin where from 1890 to 1902 they made their home. Here Virgie attended school and here in the class of 1894 she graduated. She went to the Winona Normal school and received her diploma in a year. She taught in the schools of Mower County for two years and went to Glencoe where she taught for four years and with her Superintendent Mr. McIntire went to Crookston where she taught the last two years.

She was a member of the Congregational Church and a girl of lovely disposition and character. Her life work was cut short in its ripest years but her work was well done and overzealousness to duty is perhaps what cost her her life.

The most heart-felt sympathy of many Austin friends is extended to the bereaved family who have met with this heavy loss.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the John Robertson home on First Street. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

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RAILROAD CONDUCTOR DIES

Willard Austin Bartlett’s Last Trip

The remains of the late Conductor W.A. Bartlett were laid peacefully away to rest in St. Augustine’s Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were held from the Catholic church at 1 o’clock, Rev. Father Devlin of this city officiating. Many from far and near turned out to show their deep respect for the departed man, and the procession which followed the body to the grave was a very large one.

Conductor Bartlett had a great many friends both among the railroad men and the citizens of Austin. In respect to their departed brother, the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Men, consisting of Geo Taylor, W.R. Terry, Garrett Bushman, Allen Anderson, Ole Tolbertson, Andrew Johnson, S.B. Ames, Arthur Mayo, E.L. Owens and Pat Galagher presented a beautiful floral monogram. Another handsome wreath came from L.L. Henderson, and a beautiful pillow floral wreath was send by the boys from the West End. “The Gates Ajar” in the way of a wreath came from what is known as the “Gravel Pit,” consisting of Tom Richard and train crew, and John Burs and train crew. Another beautiful wreath of “The Gates Ajar” with a white dove situated above was presented by Austin friends, in which were the beautiful words “Given but not Forgotten.” There were also a beautiful cross and two other wreaths, but it is not known from whence they came.

Willard Austin Bartlett was born at Brainerd, county of Fayette, Iowa, November 22nd, 1859, which made him 37 years of age at the time of his death. His parents brought him to Austin when he was but six months old, naming him after the town of Austin, where they resided for two years and then went back to Brainerd, where his aged mother now resides, his father having died about two years ago. In the year of ’83 or ’84 he removed back to Austin, marrying Miss Mary E. Keating January 29th, 1889. He leaves a devoted wife, and aged mother, six sisters and six brothers to mourn his loss. His brothers and three sisters are now living near Brainerd, while the other three sisters are located as follows: Mrs. Thompson, Chicago; Mrs. D.W. Clemons, West Union, Iowa, and Mrs. Vale, Missouri.

The deceased was a trusted employee of the Milwaukee Company, a kind and good neighbor, and above all, a fond and loving husband, and the vacancy caused by his departure to a better land will be hard to fill. The Herald joins with the many friends of the family in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife.

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DIES OF NATURAL CAUSES

Edmund Baudler Found Dead on the River Bank.

The Family of the Deceased Say
the Story That He Committed Suicide Is Not True
and That He Died From Natural Causes.

One of the saddest deaths we have ever been called upon to chronicle is that of our well known townsman, Edmund Baudler, the efficient and gentlemanly assistant postmaster. The affair is especially said because of the circumstances surrounding his death. While to the general public there are circumstances that tend to show that he took his own life the family and friends cling to the idea that death came to him from natural causes, produced by an unusually nervous disposition and a sudden rush of blood to the head.

So much is known to the public and so many exaggerated stories are afloat that it is only justice to the dead that the true story be told with the hope and the knowledge that the people of Austin will sympathize with the bereaved and throw a mantle of charity over the mistakes of the diseased.

Last Saturday a post office inspector called at the post office and demanded the books. Mr. Baudler and he looked them over. They were not posted to date and the inspector spoke sharply about it. Mr. Baudler left the office soon after. This occurred between 4 and 5 o’clock. He was seen walking in the direction of Turner Hall. Later the inspector sent out for him but he could not be found. His family and friends searched that evening but found no trace of his whereabouts.

Yesterday morning Charles Kranbier took an early walk down to the river, and knowing where some of his friends were fishing, started across the Turn Hall yard to meet them. He saw the body of a man lying on the ground in the summer house. Although he was well acquainted with the deceased he did not recognize the body. Going to the river bank he met Clarence Hanson, whom he called. Together they looked at the body and then notified Deputy Coroner Fred Wood and County Attorney Catherwood, who examined the body and ordered it removed the Austin Furniture Co’s undertaking rooms.

The body was found lying flat on the ground, with the face in the sand. The fingers of the right hand were clasped and were sandy, as though he had gripped the sand. The left hand was clean. Beside him were a pencil and piece of paper. On the latter was written a statement that he was dying and that his insurance papers would be found in the postoffice safe and stated that he had had words with the postoffice inspector.

The dead man’s face was black from the rush of blood and his shirt front was stained with blood that had flowed from his mouth and from a cut in his lip.

Word was at once sent to Mrs. Baudler’s parents and relatives and the early morning train brought her mother, Mrs. Grimm, and sister Mrs. Dohm, her brother J.J. Grimm and brother-in-law Henry Kessenick, all of Madison, Wisconsin.

As there was no medical examination, except to ascertain that death was not caused by foul means, the direct cause of death is not known and gives weight to the statement made by the family that death was from natural causes. They state that Mr. Baudler was of a high nervous temperament, as all who were acquainted with him can testify. He was very sensitive to comment or criticism and under such circumstances he would have rushes of blood to the head that would set him beside himself so that he was not mentally responsible for what he did. He had a grandfather die from such a cause. His father, uncle and aunt were all afflicted by the same disease, for disease it is. The doctors say that death under such circumstances would give the body just such an appearance as that of Mr. Baudler when found.

Mrs. Baudler says she is certain that her husband did not take his own life but that death was from the rush of blood as stated above. For over a month he has not acted in his customary manner and complained of the blood rushing to his head and giving him pain.

The deceased was 30 years of age. He was born in Germany and came direct from there to Austin in 1884. In 1893 he married Crescentia Grimm of Madison, Wis., who survives him. He also left two children, one three years of age and the other one year old. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock from St. Augustine’s Church.

Mr. Baudler has been in the postoffice for ten years and in that time has made many friends and it is doubtful if he had an enemy. He was kind and courteous to all and his obliging ways made him many friends among the patrons of the office.

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KILLED IN HORSE AND BUGGY RUNAWAY

Mrs. Amelia Beckman of Udolpho Fatally Injured When Thrown From Buggy

Mrs. Amelia Beckman of Udolpho Township died Sunday afternoon as the result of injuries received in a runaway that morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beckman, their small son, and Mrs. Amelia Beckman, Robert’s mother, were driving to Waltham to attend church when a heavy gust of wind blew the buggy against the horses, frightening them and they broke into a run. Mr. Beckman was unable to check the horses on the highway and when he reached the church yard he turned in there and brought them to a stop against the building. Both Mrs. Amelia Beckman and her daughter-in-law jumped or were thrown from the buggy, the older woman receiving injuries to her spine which caused total paralysis, and the younger sustaining a broken leg. Mr. Beckman and his son who remained in the buggy were unhurt except for minor bruises.

Mrs. Amelia Beckman was taken to the home of a neighbor, but she never regained consciousness and passed away at three o’clock in the afternoon.

The funeral services will take place at three o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the German Lutheran Church at Wallham.

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OBITUARY - 1899

Oliver J. Beemis 1829-1899

Oliver Beemis died at his home in Windom Township Monday afternoon at 1:30, after an illness of six years. Until two weeks ago he was able to be around the house and then became confined to his bed, erysipelas being the immediate cause of his death.

Oliver J. Beemis was born in Carishil, Maine, in 1829 and in 1856 he came to Mower County settling on the present homestead in Windom Township, and for forty-three years he has been a citizen of Mower County, loved and respected by all who knew him. On the 29th of March 1859, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Vandegrift and their union was blessed with seven children, two daughters and five sons, who with the mother and wife are left to mourn the death of husband and father.

The children are Mary, Ed, Oliver, Jr., Irene, Clyde, Charley and Howard, all whom were present at the death bed of their father.

The deceased was an honored member of Fidelity Lodge No. 39, A.F. and A.M. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. C.D. Belden officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery.

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OBITUARY - 1899

Milbred N. Shields died at the home of his mother, Mrs. W.A. Shields, Monday evening at 10 o’clock of tubercular consumption. The deceased has been a sufferer since last October and death has at last come to his relief.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Christian church, Rev. Miller officiating. The interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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OBITUARY - 1899

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nolking died Sunday. The funeral was held today and the remains were laid to rest in the Dexter Cemetery.

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AGE 85

WILL BE BURIED IN MASSACHUSETTS

Died 1900

Stephen Bodwell died at 6:00 this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.W. Kimbal on Lansing Ave. Aged 85 years. The funeral will be held Thursday at the residence. Rev. Mrs. Olmstead of Albert Lea will conduct the services. The remains will be shipped to his old home in Massachusetts for burial.

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MOSCOW TOWNSHIP IS ACTUALLY
IN FREEBORN COUNTY
JUST WEST OF MOWER COUNTY

Death of Mrs. Ole Bong Mrs. Ole Bong of Moscow Township died yesterday morning at 4:00 o’clock. The funeral will be held on tomorrow afternoon.

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BURIED IN AUSTIN

The funeral of Mrs. Clarissa Bowers, who died Tuesday afternoon at bronchitis, was held at 10:30 this morning at the East Side Presbyterian church. Rev. Weaver officiating. Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

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OBIT/DEATH NOTICE

R.W. Anderson died at his home in the Third Ward at noon yesterday after a lingering illness, having been a sufferer from asthma for some time. He as seventy years old and leaves quite a family to mourn his loss.

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Hattie Branum

A SAD DEATH

Little Hattie Branum Loses Her Life Looking for Her Stray Kitten

A sad death was that of pretty little Hattie Branum of Lansing, who suffocated to death in her father’s barn Saturday night.

Hattie was the daughter of James A. Branum, a well known citizen of Lansing. At supper time she was sent to call in a hired man. It is thought that she then visited her kittens in the barn and missing one, went in search and reached down in the corner of the barn in the hay loft. She fell in head first and went down some four or five feet. It was about half an hour later that the family became nervous over her absence and made a search. She was found by her sister Miss Amie. She still breathed when taken from the hole but died a few moments later.

The funeral service will be held from the house tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. and the body will be taken to Spring Valley for burial.

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Abigail Brown 1814-1905??

OBITUARY

To few is the span of life extended as it was to Grandma Brown. To the three score years and ten, was added more than a score of years. To few is the sunset of life so pleasant as was vouchsafed by her. Surrounded by a number of her children and grandchildren and ministered to until the last by her daughter Alice whose life has been given entirely to the service and love of her mother, nothing that could add to her life was omitted or forgotten. Cheerful, fond of occupation that was readily supplied, rejoicing in the love of her family and friends, her last years though filled with their measure of suffering and sickness were brightened by those things which at any period of life, makes life worth its measure of pain and sorrow.

The reunion of all of her daughters last fall in Austin was one of the marked pleasures of her declining years.

Almost a century have the tides of life beat about this good woman and now that she is at rest, it looks like a long journey over the span of years that she has come.

Abigail T. Collier was born in Oxford, Mass., March 7, 1814. She grew to womanhood here, receiving a high school education and Jan. 27th 1833 was married to Daniel Brown. They soon removed to Worcester, Mass., where he worked at his trade as a machinist. They afterwards removed to Vermont where they resided until they came to Chicago in 1851. In 1855 they moved to Sun Prairie, Wis., where they spend twenty seven years of their life. In November 1882, they came to Austin. Here the husband died the following May.

Mrs. Brown was a member of the M.E. Church for nearly fifty years and her life was an exemplification of true Christian living.

For the past six years she has suffered with rheumatism and heart trouble. A short time ago she was stricken with pneumonia and death resulted, Monday afternoon.

Six children survive her, Mrs. R.O. Hunt, Newbury Park, Cala., Mrs. Loren Buck, Waupaca, Wis., Hamlet R. Brown, Fresno, Col., Mrs. Charlotte E. Baird, Mrs. Truman A. Edson and Miss Alice Brown, the last named three residing in Austin. Deceased leaves twenty-four grand-children and thirty-four great-grand-children. One sister living in Massachusetts also survives. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church.

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OBITUARY

Lars Lewis

Lars Lewis passed away very peacefully at his home five miles east of Austin, Monday evening January 23. The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, Rev. Roseland officiating. The interment will take place in Brownsdale cemetery.

Mr. Lewis was born in Norway January 18, 1821, making him a few days past his eighty-fourth birthday. In 1851 he was married to Miss Martha Olson and in 1858 they came to American settling in Illinois where they remained until they moved to Minnesota in 1885. The family settled on the Snow farm five miles east of Austin where they have since resided and where Mr. Lewis’ death occurred.

The deceased leaves behind his wife and nine children: Mrs. Jess Duholm, Mrs. Joseph Richmond, Misses Susie and Lillie, Lee, John, Fred and James, all of whom reside in Austin or on the farm.

Mr. Lewis was a member of the Lutheran church and a man who will be greatly missed in the community. His twenty years of life in this vicinity has made for him many friends who will regret his death. His family also has lost a good husband and father.

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Born in Maine
Civil War Veteran

Obituary

Hon. James Carson 1843-

Hon. James Carson died at his home in Grand Meadow Tuesday evening and the funeral was held today under the auspices of the Masonic order, with the Grand Army and Odd Fellows also in attendance. The burial took place at High Forest. Mr. Carson died from the effects of pneumonia.

Hon. James F. Carson was born at Mt. Vernon, Kennebec County, Maine, October 25th, 1843. When he was seventeen years of age he started out for himself with high hopes of the future, and a capital of seventy-five cents. James, on leaving home, went to Massachusetts, where he found employment in a hotel. He enlisted in December, 1863, in Company H, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry, and served until November, 1865. He returned to Maine in 1868.

August 7, 1869, he was joined in marriage to Miss Amanda S. Goodwin. She was born in 1838. The lived at Mt. Vernon until 1870, when they came to the town of Racine, with his uncle, Noah G. Carson, who owned 160 acres in section 20. Mr. and Mrs. Carson made their home on this place with his uncle. Mr. Noah Carson died in 1871, giving the farm to his nephew, to which Mr. Carson has since added 140 acres.

Mr. Carson has one of the finest farms in this part of Mower county, all under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Carson had five children. Two only are living, Osborn J. , Leona A. Mr. Carson was elected to the Legislature in 1882. Mr. Carson was a candidate for sheriff in 1900. He was a representative man, ever prominent in any enterprise, whose aim was the welfare of the best interests of the people, and has always maintained a deep regard for all that pertains to advancement.

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STRUCK BY AUTO IN CHICAGO
Fatally Injured

John Cavanaugh of Adams Struck by Automobile

The St. Paul Glove has the following dispatch from Chicago:-

John Cavanaugh a stockman living at Adams, Minn., was struck by an automobile at night while crossing Canal street. He was taken to the county hospital where it was feared he would probably die. The Chicago papers today contain no news concerning the accident.

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Elizabeth Chapman c1821-1900
Age: 79 Years

Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman died at her home three miles south of this city this morning of old age. Age seventy-nine years.

The deceased was born in Pennsylvania and was married to J. Chapman. They came to Minnesota in 1861 and have been residents of this state ever since. She leaves five children.

Funeral services were held at the Enterprise school house at 11 a.m. this forenoon.

Rev. P.C. Whitney conducted the services.

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Sgt. Harvey Chapin
Funeral Tomorrow

The Remains of Harvey Chapin Will Probably Arrive Tomorrow

The remains of Sergt. Chapin did not arrive this noon but will in all probability be here on the early morning train. If the body arrives the funeral services will be held at his late home on Third street at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

As a way of showing their sympathy and love for our boy in blue the citizens have subscribed the sum of $158. This money was not given in the way of charity but is in keeping with the action of citizens all over the country who feel that it is a way of showing their admiration of their soldiers who have come back to them wrapped in the flag for which the died.

Word was received this afternoon that the remains of Sergt. Chapin would arrive in Austin tomorrow morning.

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TAPS SOUNDED

The Remains of Sergeant Harvey Chapin Laid at Rest

Impressive Military Services

One of the Largest Funeral Processions Ever Seen in Austin Follow the Remains to Oakwood Cemetery.

The tolling of the church bells at 7:30 this morning notified the people that the remains of one of their soldier boys, Sergt. Harvey A. Chapin, had arrived from Chickamauga.

At the depot of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, in a sealed casket, rested the form of him we loved. A detail, consisting of comrades and ex-comrades of Co. G stood guard and escorted the body to the sergeant’s late home on Third street.

At 9 o’clock the various organizations of the city and the two bands assembled at G.A.R. hall and half an hour later procession was formed and the long line marched to the house, where the services were to be held at 10 o’clock. Here has assembled a vast concourse of people. The sealed casket rested on the lawn. It was covered with the flag and flowers. The honorary bearers, comrades home on sick furlough stood guard. The crowd filled the lawn and walks, and the road for over a block was filled with carriages.

A male quartette consisting of Rev. Mr. Sommerville, John H. Anderson, John Hormel and William Crane sang a selection after which Rev. C.D. Belden read from the scripture and offered prayer. The quartet again sang after which Rev. Mr. Whitney of the Baptist church preached the funeral sermon, speaking for three quarters of an hour. He said in part.

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There is no discharge in that war. Eccl. 8:8

The meaning of these words is not doubtful and the statement will stand unchallenged. It is the irrepressible conflict. That war is the death grabble from which there is no discharge. Under figure of the well known terrors of war, the author presents the using of terrors. “There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in that war.”

“There is a time to die,” and death has brought us together this morning. “There is a time to mourn,” and we gather here to mourn the loss of a soldier. What is it that brings so many here at this time!

One of our brave boys has fallen. He was ours and we are bereaved in his fall. It will be four months next Monday since we followed him through our city as he marched in the ranks of Co. G. We are proud of him as of the other brave boys and did our utmost to show them honor. Nothing was too good for the men who gave up their homes and ambitions and sweetest dreams of happiness at the call of their country. By that act they became “our boys” and we are proud of them every one.

It was not theirs to fight on the famous battlefields of war. Theirs rather to stand by the “stuff” and show their loyalty in the dressy routine of the camp. “They also serve who only stand and wait.” President McKinley has paid this tribute to those who were held under orders in camp. “The highest tribute that can be paid to a soldier is to say that he performed his full duty. The field of duty is determined by his government, and wherever that chances to be is the place of honor. All have helped in the great cause, whether in camp or battle, and when peace comes all will be alike entitled to the Nation’s gratitude.”

We mourn also in sympathy with the bereaved family circle. The aged parents, prostrated with grief, appeal to our deepest sympathies. Two years ago their youngest son, a boy of seventeen, was snatched from them by that dread, diphtheria. Now Harvey, the only one left them has been taken. In their feebleness, this double bereavement appeals to us with touching emphasis.

Many of us mourn the loss of a friend loved and respected. His pleasing manner won him friends everywhere and, once won, his sterling qualities held their friendship. Harvey had a warm heart and high ideals. He was faithful in engagements and conscientious in his attention to duty. He was generous in his judgments and scorned to speak ill of anyone. His neighbors speak of him in the highest terms. His companions are enthusiastic in their praise. Those who knew him best are most cordial in their commendation. He was our friend loved and respected.

Harvey enlisted after careful deliberation. He was not of those who rushed madly into the war from love of adventure. He weighed the matter carefully. For him to go meant large sacrifice. The ties of love bound him. Aged parents appealed to him. He had definite plans for the future. He saw just ahead that brightest of visions for the young man—home with a loving helpmate—and to give up all was no light matter. But he heard the call of his country. He had been trained in her service. He saw in her need and his fitness the call of duty. He obeyed the call.

The war is over and clash of arms is ended, let us hope forever. But the battles of peace are not less mighty than of war. These battles remain for us. Ours is the task to finish what has been so nobly begun. The call for patriotism is not less earnest today than four months ago. The need for true statesmen and citizens, for heroes in business and society and home and state appeals to us most strongly. What shall be our answer? With the silent form of our soldier boy lying here, what shall be our answer?

Keep in mind the thought with which we began. No man hath power over the day of death and there is no discharge in that war. All must fight this battle. No truce. No discharge. All must fight and fall. Let us live in view of this conflict. Better let us enlist with the captain who alone has conquered death and the grave. With him today is true life and wins for us a portal to his kingdom, that home of eternal life and love.

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Mr. Whitney offered prayer and the quartette sang “America.”

The casket could not be opened and many were disappointed but it is best to remember our dead as he appeared four months ago as he marched under the flag with his comrades. As the casket was removed the band played a dirge and every head uncovered and every eye was moist.

Mr. Al Mollison was marshal and formed the line which was as follows:

Andrews Band
Major and Mrs. Wright
Ex-members of Co. G. and provisional company G.
Grand Army Post
Firemen
Tischey’s Band
Clergymen
Hearee followed by Mourners
Relief Corps and Red Cross Society
Citizens on foot or in carriages

The line extended over six blocks. From the time the procession started to the entrance to Oakwood cemetery the military dirges by the two bands never ceased.

A large crowd was at the cemetery awaiting the arrival of the funeral procession. Loving hands had decorated the grave. The box, and the walls of the grave were covered deep with evergreen. From the edge of the grave national bunting hung in festoons. Reaching back for a foot on all sides was a carpet of red, white and blue flowers, giving a beautiful effect. At each end stood the floral pieces from the Women’s Relief Corps, Co. G., Red Cross and others. It was said by all to be the finest decoration ever seen in the cemetery. It robbed the grave of its sting.

The casket, born by Messrs. Solon J. Wood, Arnold Johnson, Dr. Sidney Ellis, Sherd Duggan, Robert Boyd and Fred Hall and escorted by comrades from Chickamauga, was placed upon the supports which were also covered with the national colors. Then it was lowered into the grave. Rev. Mr. Whitney offered prayer and Professor Andrews sounded taps –lights out—the most solemn and impressive part of a military funeral. As the notes sounded fourth clear and pure the tears rolled down the cheeks of the soldiers and old veterans to whom the call spoke clearer than to anyone else.

Line was re-formed and the procession started out on its return. As the escort reached the road the bands, following closely the service of a military struck up a quickstep and national airs were played till the procession broke ranks.

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Note: LONDON TOWNSHIP & HAYWARD CEMETERY ARE IN FREEBORN COUNTY, MINN.

Joseph Chmelik

Accidentally Killed with a Pitchfork

Joseph Chmelik of London township was killed yesterday while working around a threshing machine. In some manner a pitchfork got caught in the driving belt of the machine, and whirled with terrible force against Mr. Chmelik, killing him.

He was 40 years of age. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1 o’clock. Interment in Hayward cemetery.

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60 YEAR OLD BROWNSDALE WOMAN DIES

Mrs. H.A. Brown

One of Brownsdale’s Oldest Settlers Passed Away.

Mrs. H.A. Brown of Brownsdale, died at 4 o’clock this morning after a sickness of two years. Mrs. Brown was about 60 years of age and was one of the oldest settlers, the village being named after her husband who survives her. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church at Brownsdale Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. O.D. Belden of this city will officiate.

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OLD MOWER COUNTY SETTLER DIES

Charles D. Buck Dead

Chas. D. Buck, and old settler of Mower County, quietly passed away today after a short illness with pneumonia.

Last Tuesday while visiting with his sister Mrs. L.A. Carter, he was suddenly taken ill and was not removed to his home south of the city. Death came at 1:30 this afternoon. Deceased was born Sept. 14, 1831 at North Lansing, Tompkins County, N.Y. He moved with his parents to Bellvue, O., when 4 years of age. He afterwards lived in Green Springs, O., until 1879, when he moved to Minnesota, locating on the present Buck farm, four miles south of the city. He was married at Green Springs in 1866 to Lucinda Phillipe.

He leaves to mourn his demise, besides a wife, sister and brother, five children, Harry, Fred, Frank, Juanita and Fanny, all of whom have the deep sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Carter Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock.

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AGED 94 YEARS

Death of the Oldest Man in Mower County

Jonathan Burgess, probably the oldest man in Mower Co. died last night at the advanced age of ninety-four years. Mr. Burgess was born at Boston. Sep. 9th 1804(?) and from there went to New York state and from there to Illinois in 1840. In 1858(?) he went to Iowa and came to Minnesota in 1860, settling about eight miles south of town. His wife died in 1863. They had six children, all of whom are living. They are C.W. of Lime Springs, sixty-three years of age: Herman L. of Otter Tail Co., sixty-one; C.A. Hayden of Lime Springs, fifty-eight: Mrs. Mercy C. Chandler of this city, fifty-six; Mrs. L.D. Carter of this city, fifty-four; and Mrs. Emma Nield???? also of Austin, fifty-one.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow from the Enterprise school house. Burial will be at Rose Creek, where Mrs. Burgess is buried.

Attention:

The funeral of Mrs. Carter’s father, Mr. Burgess, will be held at the home of Mr. Neal at twelve o’clock tomorrow. As many as has conveyances will please come prepared to go to the school house for services.

By order of President.
E. Johnson

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