Laid at Rest
The Body of Mrs. Chas. Bush, At German Lutheran Cemetery

The funeral of Mrs. Chas. Bush occurred yesterday. A short service was held at the residence in this city at 9:00 a.m., Rev. Hormel officiating, after which the remains were taken to the German Lutheran church near Elkton, being accompanied out of the city by the German society. Services were conducted at the church by Rev. Slute and the body laid at rest in the German Lutheran cemetery near by.

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DIED 1905
OF BLOOD POISONING

Obituary

Emma Sistek (Mrs. Herbert) Carlson

The death of Emma Sistek Carlson occurred at her home on Clark street Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Mrs. Carlson had been sick but nine days. She was first ill with the grip and later blood poison set in which caused her death.

Mrs. Carlson was but little past twenty years of age. She was married two years ago the first of the coming April. She leaves beside her husband a little son, a year old; her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. John Sistek and the following brothers and sisters nearly all residing in Austin, Tony and Josie Sistek, Mrs. Ververka, Mrs. Max Erdman, Mrs. Frank Meise, Mrs. Mary Tichy, Mrs. Marrek, Mrs. T.F. Helebrant, Barbara Wilt, Charles and Joseph Wilt, Frank, Matthew, Jo and James Sistek.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the house on Clark street.

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MOTHER OF MRS. C. SPEAKS

Ellen Clancy

Laid at Rest

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Clancy who died Monday morning of old age, was held Wednesday morning at St. Augustine’s church, Rev. E.H. Devlin conducted the services. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.

The deceased was 77 years of age and was born in Ireland. She leaves a son, Thos., of this city and a daughter, Mrs. C. Speaks of Minneapolis, to mourn her loss.

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Amanda Streever Clark, born in N.Y. in 1853 [SIC??]

Died

Mrs. Amanda Clark died today at 1:15 p.m. after a long and lingering illness. She has not been feeling well since last Christmas and the 19th of May she was confirmed to her bed. Amanda Streever was born in Rome, N.Y., 9th, 1853, and came to Austin in 1863. She was married Nov. 16th, 1844 to Frank Clark who died in February 1850. Their married life was blessed with three children, Charley and Frank who are now serving their country at Chickamauga and Millie. She leaves besides her children her sister Mrs. G. Root of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and two brothers John and Will Streever of this city. Mrs. Clark was a teacher in the public schools of Austin for seventeen years and was loved by all of her pupils and all those who knew her. Her death will be keenly felt by her friends and especially her school children. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed and until the boys have been heard from nothing will be done. The announcement of the funeral will be given later.

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Touching Remembrance

The Pupils and Friends of Amanda Clark Remember Her in Death

The funeral of the late Mrs. Amanda Clark was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from her late residence. The services were very impressive and were conducted by Rev. Beldin assisted by Rev. Whitney. The scholars of the East Side school attended in a body, each one carrying a bouquet of flowers, the teachers also attended. E. Wood, J.W.C. Dinemoor, R.E. Shepherd, F.E. Gleason, O.I. Johnson and H.C. Waldecker the members of the old school board acted as pall bearers. The funeral was large, and at the cemetery a short service was held, and all that was mortal of Mrs. Clark was laid to rest in mother earth. The grave had been beautifully lined with white bunting and that in turn was a solid bank of flowers, after the casket had been lowered into the ground the school children passed around the grave and deposited their flowers inside of it filling it nearly to the top.

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Alberta Hayee Stewart
Alberta Hayee, wife of James H. Stewart

Died

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich in this city, this morning, Mrs. Alberta Hayee Stewart, died after a brief illness. Services will be held at the home this evening at 6:30 and the remains will be taken for interment to Mrs. Stewart’s former home in Xenia, Ohio. Where in the sorrow of their sudden bereavement, the family await the sad return of their loved one. Alberta Hayes and James H. Stewart were married the 8th of last March and soon came to Austin where they intended to make their home. Though she has been with us but a short time, yet, with her winning ways and pronounced Christian character she has won many warm friends, who feel deeply their loss.

She has been a member of the Methodist church from childhood, and was greatly interested in all departments of its work, possessing a strong melodious voice, which she had consecrated to the Lord and his service. She was a teacher in the public school and had also been a faithful teacher in the Sunday school and a prominent worker in the Epworth League. She was a Christian devoted to the Master’s work. We thought we needed her and had counted much on her help, but God saw otherwise. The husband shares the heartfelt sympathy of all who knew them.

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Obituary

Louis C. Clark

The death of Louis C. Clark occurred at his home on Moscow street this morning shortly before 7 o’clock.

Mr. Clark had been ill with pneumonia for about two weeks and so seriously ill for the past week that it was feared he could not recover.

Louis C. Clark was born in Waupun, Iowa, April 8, fifty-six years ago. In 1879 he was married to Miss Mary L. Rice of this city, oldest daughter of Samuel Rice and for the past twenty-eight years they have made Austin their home. They have six children all of whom are living, Mrs. Seeley of Valley Junction, Clarence of Kanata, Ida, Edith, Myron and Martin all of whom are at home.

Mr. Clark was a plasterer by trade though he worked at many various callings. He was at one time a member of the police force on the East Side. He was quiet, unassuming and faithful in his work. He was a member of the A.O.U.W.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the house, 1011 Moscow street, Rev C.D. Belden officiating.

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Mrs. Joseph Teynor Dies

The death of Mrs. Joseph Teynor occurred this morning at 3 o’clock after an illness lasting between two and three weeks.

Lillian Rhein was born in Waseca, April 21, 1878. Her mother died when she was a year and a half old. She came to Austin about seven years ago and for three years preceding her marriage made her home with the Dr. A.M. Lewis family. The eighteenth of last January she was married to Joseph Teynor.

She leaves beside her husband, a father, a step mother, one sister and four brothers. Her mother Mrs. Charles Rhein and her sister Emma arrived from Waseca Thursday. Two brothers, John and Hiram, reside at Oakland, William in Waseca and Charles in Prairie duChien.

The deceased was a woman of noble Christian character, sympathetic in nature and much loved by those who knew her.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been made but will be announced later.

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OLD SOLDIER FROM LYLE

W.H. Clift

Died

W.H. Clift, of the town of Lyle, died at his home Tuesday, March 8th. Deceased was seventy years of age. Some time ago he fell and broke his hip and that, coupled with stomach trouble, was the cause of his death. He was an old soldier and was much loved and respected by all who knew him.

The funeral was held this afternoon at the Varco school house. A delegation from McIntyre Post was present. Rev. C.C. Belden preached the funeral sermon.

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GRAND MEADOW – 1905

Mrs. C.C. Cole Dead

The death of Mrs. C.C. Cole occurred at her home in Grand Meadow Saturday afternoon. Her daughter Mrs. Judge Ranney of this city went down Friday evening and was with her at the time of her death.

Mrs. Cole leaves four sons and four daughters. W.H. Cole of St. Paul, E.S. and C.I. of Bryant, S. Dak., J.P. of Leseur, Mrs. Judge Ranney of Austin, Mrs. Carroll Green of Motley, Mrs. A.B. Little and Mrs. P.A. Nolan of Grand Meadow.

Judge Ranney and Mrs. J.M. Hall of this city will attend the funeral which will be held at Grand Meadow Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.

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SUICIDE AT LEROY

D.B. Coleman Shoots Himself with a Revolver

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Body Discovered Shortly After the Act by His Daughter. Poor Health Assigned for the Deed-—Had Been in Poor Health for Several Months

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D.B. Colman, a pioneer of this county, committed suicide by shooting this morning. Poor health is assigned as the cause of the act.

Mr. Colman’s body was found at about 10 o’clock in the buggy shed, at his residence, by his daughter Claudie.

An examination showed that the deceased had taken his own life by shooting a bullet from a revolver, through his brain. The ball entered just over the right eye and death was probably instantaneous. Dr. Hollister, the coroner, was summoned and viewed the remains.

Mr. Colman was one of the pioneers of Mower County, coming here in the sixties and settling in Clayton Township where he had, what is probably the largest farm in the county consisting of two sections. He has suffered from ill health for several months and his friends say his mind has been affected seriously. No other cause can be discovered for the act. He was 75 years of age and leaves a wife, daughter and brother. The latter H.C. Colman resides in Grand Meadow.

No funeral arrangements have yet been made.

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TEN YEAR OLD GRAND MEADOW BOY DIES.

(boy) Dalen

A Ten Year Old Boy Dies from Injuries Received from a Bronco

Proved Fatal

The ten year son of A.G. Dalen, living four miles north of Grand Meadow, was kicked in the head by a bronco late Saturday afternoon and the injuries were fatal, he dying a few hours later. At the time it happened his two older brothers were leading this wild horse, which had just been purchased from a herd and were being sold in Grand Meadow. The little fellow walked behind the horse and it became frightened and kicked, striking the boy in the forehead and crushing his skull. Medical assistance was summoned at once but it was useless.

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Dropped Dead

An Aged Austin Resident Dies Very Suddenly

John M. Johnson dropped dead on Second Street at 9 o’clock this morning, the cause of death was old age. Mr. Johnson got up this morning and ate a very hearty breakfast and started for a visit with his friend, Geo. Ward, when nearing the house he became dizzy and dropped. His son, Ira, who was just starting for Oakland, was immediately summoned and Drs. Johnson and Peirson were called at once but it was of no use, he died in a few minutes. On examination it was found that he died of old age.

John M. Johnson was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in May, 1817 and lived there about 60 years. In 1883 he came to Austin with his wife and lived with his son, Ira until his death. His wife died one year ago.

He leaves four children, J.S. of Minneapolis, William of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Flora and Ira of this city to mourn his loss.

He as a member of the U.P.’s of Oskaloosa and attended the Presbyterian church of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been decided upon but will be accounted in tomorrow night’s Herald. Rev. Reinhardt will conduct the services. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.

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DIED 1905 – ABOUT 80 YEARS OLD

Robert Davison

Obituary

The family of Robert Davison received word from Rochester that he died this noon at that place. John E. Davison went over to bring the body home. The funeral will be held from the home of J.E. Davison Monday.

Robert Davison was about 80 years of age and came to Minnesota in ’66 settling near Owatonna. He also lived several of the last years of his life in this city.

He leaves a widow and these children, Smith Davison, Mrs. Earl Hart and J.E. Davison of this city, Mrs. Samuel Case of Owatonna and Louis Davison of California.

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BORN 1830 IN IRELAND

Mrs. Johanna Dee

Mrs. Johanna (Boylson) Dee was born in County Tipperary, Ireland in 1830 and came to New York in 1849 and moved to St. Charles, Illinois, where she was married to David Dee in 1855. In 1856 they moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where they lived for nineteen years then moving to Mower County where the family still lives in the vicinity of Austin.

She died July 27, 1900 of heart failure having been an invalid for about two years. The funeral was from St. Augustine’s church July 30 and she was laid to rest in St. Augustine’s cemetery in this city.

Relatives who attended the funeral were her son John Dee and wife of Chicago, her daughter Mrs. John Moylan, husband and son of Thief River Falls, Minn., two sisters, Mrs. Mary Campion of New Pragne, Minn., and Mrs. Sarah Morgan and her daughter of St. Charles, Illinois, also Michael Dee, wife and two sons and William Dee of Rochester.

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Born in New York in 1833

Rachel Douglass 1833-c1898

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Obituary

Mrs. Rachael Douglass died Wednesday night at 7 o’clock, after an illness of two years with Bright’s disease. The deceased was 65 years old last July.

Rachel Doolittle was born in New York State in 1833 and moved to Lake Mills, Wis., with her parents in 1846. From there the family moved to Otranto, Iowa, where they lived for some years, and in 1881 Mrs. Douglass came to Austin, where she has since resided.

There are three children left to mourn her death. They are Mrs. W.H. Blalock, of Glen Ferry, Idaho; Mrs. C.H. Decker, of this city, and Will R. Douglass, of Salmon City, Idaho. The brother, E.R. Doolittle, Carthage, S.D., and thes sister, Mrs. Hattie Bacon, of Waunakee, Wis. The funeral will be held from the home of C.H. Decker, 305 west Water Street, Saturday morning at 10:30, Revs. Wheeler and Belden officiating.

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CAME TO AUSTIN IN 1871

Obituary

Andrian Drost, an old and well known resident of our city, died at his home on Jay Street, Sunday morning, May 15.

Mr. Drost was born in Nunspect, Holland, March 29, 1826, making him more than eighty-four years of age at the time of his death. He came to this country in July, 1857, going to Lafayette, Ind., where he learned the trade of jewelry from his brother. He moved to Danville, Ill., in 1866, where in 1869 he was married to Harriet N. Dubbins. In 1871 they removed to Austin, Minn. where they have since resided, living in the house where he died on Jay Street for more than twenty years.

The deceased was a member of the First Congregational church of this city. He was also a Mason, being a member of the Blue Lodge and Chapter. For twenty-seven years he acted as tyler for this lodge – faithful in attendance and the discharge of his duties.

He suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last February and has since been confined to his home and most of the time to his bed, passing quietly away Sunday forenoon at 11 o’clock. He leaves beside his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Anna Benton of Alamosa, Col., and Miss Georgia Drost of this city and one brother living in Holland.

The funeral services which will be in charge of the Masonic lodge will be held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and from the Congregational church at 2:30. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.

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BURIAL INST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CEMETERY

Funeral of Mrs. Thos. Duffy

The funeral of Mrs. Thos. Duffy was held from the Catholic Church this morning at 10:30. Rev. Father Mattson, visiting priest at this parish, preached the funeral discourse, and Messrs. Dan Casey, Wm. Christie, Pat Hoben and Maurice Cotter acted as pall bearers. There was a large attendance at the church. The remains were laid to rest in the St. Augustine Catholic cemetery.

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William Sherman Durfee -- Died 1905

Obituary:

William S. Durfee died at his home on Lansing Avenue opposite the cemetery Monday afternoon. Mr. Durfee had received a stroke of paralysis about a year ago and was again stricken with a second shock two weeks ago, from the effects of which he died.

Mr. Durfee was seventy-seven years of age the sixteenth of last March. He was born in Syracuse, N.Y. moving from there to Illinois and later to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he was married in 1880 to Miss May Wiseman. They came to Minnesota nine years ago settling at Geneva. In October 1904 they removed to Austin where they have since resided. Mr. Durfee was both a farmer and carpenter. His parents are both dead. He leaves one sister Miss Alice Glover of Oshkosh, also a wife and five children William, Walter, Annie, Frank and Alice, all of whom reside at home.

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Charles Kasak -- Died 1905

The body of the late Charles Kasak arrived from Rochester today. The funeral will be held from his mother’s on River Street at 9:30 Wednesday and the interment take place in the Bohemian settlement southwest of Austin.

The deceased was born in Bohemia, thirty years ago, coming with the father and mother to this country when a babe but nine months old. He lived in this vicinity until five years ago when his invalid condition made it necessary to remove him to Rochester. He leaves beside his mother, Mrs. Mary Tichy, three brothers, Frank and Eddie of Austin and Jo of New Hampton, Iowa, two sisters, Emma and Mrs. Tuchek both of Austin.

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RAYMOND DUTCHER – 13 YEARS OLD

Dutcher – Died at Lansing Saturday evening at 6:00 o’clock, Raymond Dutcher, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Dutcher. The funeral was held from the residence in Lansing this morning at 10 o’clock.

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AGE 63 YRS 9 MO 19 DAYS

BURIAL IN OAKWOOD CEM.

Death’s Call

John Eddy
Passes Away
at the Age of 64

John Eddy and old and esteemed resident of Mower County died at his home on the East Side last night at 10:20. Quick consumption was the dread disease that called him away. The deceased was 63 years, 9 months and 19 days of age.

The funeral will be held on Sunday November 1st, and the body laid at rest in Oakwood cemetery.

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NOTE: The newspaper did say "age 64" and "age 63 yrs 9 mo 19 days"

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28 YEAR OLD
IN ROSE CREEK

Mrs. Emery Dead

Mrs. Smith Emery died this morning at five o’clock at her home three miles north of Rose Creek. She has been sick about ten days with blood poisoning, resulting from an attack of jaundice.

Deceased was twenty-eight years of age. She is a daughter of Orville Slocum of this city, and has many friends who will be pained to learn of her demise. She leaves, to mourn her death, a husband and three small children. Harry, Ruth and Vern. All of whom have the deep sympathy of the community.

The funeral will be held at the home on Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock. The remains will be interred in Oakwood cemetery in this city.

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1905 - MRS. JOHN ENGLE

Obituary

Mrs. John Engle

Austin friends were shocked at the news which reached here Wednesday evening announcing the death of Mrs. John C. Engle which occurred Tuesday morning about 6 o’clock in San Jose, California.

Mrs. Engle had not been well for some time but her illness was not considered serious. For the past month the family plans had been to return to Austin but Mrs. Engle not being well enough to travel the journey was delayed until she should be stronger.

A letter received but a short time ago stated that Mr. and Mrs. Engle were planning to start for their Minneapolis home soon. The announcement of her death following so close upon the hope of soon having them with us again proved indeed an unexpected sorrow to her daughter in this city.

Eleanor Rogers was born in Mariette, Ohio, April 6, 1837, making her but little past sixty-eight years of age at the time of her death. When a child she removed with her parents to Iowa. On September 6, 1855 she was married in Cedar Rapids to John C. Engle. In 1873 the family removed to Austin and since then with but short intervals of residence elsewhere, they have made their home in Austin. They lived for a number of years in their home on Water Street just west of the Great Western tracks. They also lived on Courtland Avenue but for the last two years of their residence here they have made their home with their daughter Mrs. C.N. Brown on Kenwood Avenue. Nearly two years ago they accompanied Mrs. Brown to California where they have since lived, taking up their residence in San Jose.

Mrs. Engle leaves beside her husband three daughters Mrs. Henry Thurston of Washington D.C., Mrs. Blanch Trask of Avalon, Santa Catalina, California and Mrs. C.N. Brown of this city.

Mrs. Engle was a devoted wife and mother and a woman whose ideals were high and whose kindness was most unselfish. Her friendship was loyal and in trials and adversity she was keenly sympathetic. She always spoke the encouraging word and lent the helping hand and inspired those who knew her to a higher Christian life. The plans of burial are not definitely made but the body will probably be brought to Austin for interment.

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DIED 1905
BURIAL IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY, AUSTIN

Mrs. John Engle
Laid to Rest

The funeral of the late Mrs. John Engle was held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home of her daughter Mrs. C.N. Brown on Kenwood Avenue. The body arrived from California Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock over the Great Western and was accompanied by Mr. Engle. He had taken the sad, long journey from San Jose, bringing to Austin, the home of many pleasant early memories, the remains of his loved companion for so many years.

All that loving hands could do or loving hearts suggest had been done. Flowers in profusion were everywhere in evidence with their silent tongues of sympathy and remembrance. The sweet notes of music brought the message of hope and reunion as only music can. Rev. Bedlong read the Episcopalian service and gave a short funeral discourse upon the subject, “Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting?”

The remains were laid tenderly to rest in Oakwood cemetery.

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1905 -- JOHN HOVDA, AGE 45

Obituary

Sudden Death

John Hovda of Grand Meadow Drops Dead in This City

John Hovda of Grand Meadow dropped dead in the Mill Street Bowling Alley at about 2 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Hovda had been talking business with H. Bancke, the latter was called out. A minute later Mr. Hovda walked across the room to get a drink of water. He was seized with an attack of heart trouble. He sat down and fell from the chair to the floor. Three boys at work in the alley saw him fall and called for some men. Every effort was made to restore circulation without effect. Drs. Hegge and Lewis pronounced him dead and the body was removed to the Baird undertaking rooms.

Mr. Hovda was about 45 years of age. For several years he was in the furniture business at Grand Meadow. About three weeks ago he moved to this city and resided on First Street. He leaves a wife and three children.

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Walter Jay Ericksen
Died

AGE 15 MONTHS
SON OF L.P. ERICKSEN

Little Walter Jay, aged fifteen months and four days, and only child of Mr. & Mrs. L.P. Ericksen, passed away at the home of his parents on Sunday, Jan. 30th, 1898, at 9 o’clock a.m. Funeral from the house, 310 South Franklin Street, tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. and from there to the Baptist church.

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Alfred D. Fairbanks 1843-1899
Obituary

Alfred D. Fairbanks died at his home at 707 North High Street at 8:50 this morning after an illness of 16 months. Death was caused by a cancer from which he has been a patient sufferer during these long, weary months.

The deceased was born at Bethel, Vt., in October 1843, and on April 30, 1865, was married to Bell A. Baker at Hollidaysburg, Penn. He is survived by a loving and faithful wife.

Mr. Fairbanks was an old soldier, having enlisted in Co. E., 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters at the beginning of the Civil War and serving with great credit until the war closed. He is an honored member of McIntyre Post G.A.R. of this city. The funeral will be held from his late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock and will be in charge of McIntyre Post.

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AN OLD SETTLER IN MOWER COUNTY

Mrs. Patrick Farrell Dead

Mrs. Patrick Farrell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Feely on River Street, this morning at 2:30 after an illness of about a week. Mrs. Farrell suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago and has failed since. Her death today was not unexpected.

She leaves three children: Frank and John, and one daughter, Mrs. Feely. She was an old settler of Mower County and a hard working, highly respected woman. The funeral will be held at 9:30 Thursday morning from St. Augustine’s church.

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BORN IN NEW YORK STATE

Harriet (nee Coy) (Aiken) Fenton

Death of Mrs. Harriett Fenton

One of Austin’s well known women, who resided here many years passed quietly away yesterday afternoon at her residence. The deceased was the wife of E.D. Fenton of this city, her maiden name was Harriett H. Coy, she was born on December 12, 1823 in Courtland, New York when about 14 years old her family moved to Randolph, Cattaraugus Co. New York where she was educated. Her first husband’s name was Aiken.

On October 11, 1870, she was married to E.D. Fenton at Randolph, New York and they moved to Austin, Minn. where they resided ever since. She has been ailing all the past winter, but was taken down with diabetes ten days ago, which caused her death. She leaves no children, four sisters who live at Randolph, N.Y. She was a woman of kindly disposition, genial and friendly, benevolent in act and judgment and was greatly beloved.

For a quarter of a century she has been a member of the Congregational church. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the residence. Rev. Wright will officiate. The remains will be interred at Randolph, N.Y. Mr. Fenton will accompany the body, his daughter Miss Eva Fenton who is on her way from San Francisco will meet him in Chicago and go onst with him.

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BORN IN POTSDAM, NEW YORK IN 1853
AGE 45 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS

Mr. R. Ferris
Died

Word was received this morning that R. Ferris had died at Hot Springs, Ark. Two weeks ago last Monday he went there to see if he could derive any benefit from the treatment he would receive there, but instead of being benefited it only hastened his death.

Mr. Ferris was born in Potsdam, N.Y., in 1853, being 45 years and 6 months of age. He was and old time railroad man and some years ago received injuries from which he never fully recovered and he was obliged to quite the road. He has lived in Austin for fifteen years, coming here from Iowa.

Deceased leaves a wife and four children, two brothers, Gill of Lyle, Ed of North McGregor, and a sister, Mrs. W.C. Horrobin, of this city, to mourn his departure from this life.

The remains will be brought here for burial and the funeral will be announced later.

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GRAND MEADOW WOMAN
COMMITS SUICIDE

Mary Finbratern
Ends Her Life

Aged and Demented Woman Commits Suicide

Body of Mary Finbratern
Found Hanging
from a Clothes Hook.
Binder Twine Used for Rope.

Mary Finbratern, 75, widow of Nels Finbratern, late of Grand Meadow, committed suicide this morning by hanging herself with a piece of binder twine tied to a clothes hook. The act was committed at the home of her niece, Mrs. Clarence Requa at 603 Lincoln Street.

Mrs. Finbratern moved to Austin June 7, 1909, and made her home with her niece, Mrs. Clarence Requa, who did all she could to make her life pleasant. At the next door lived another niece, Mrs. Andrew Rockne, who also took a warm interest in her aunt. In spite of all that they could do Mrs. Finbratern became more and more dependent and would often threaten to take her life but no one believed that she would do so. Lately her mind has failed and that her act was committed while demented is the testimony of the doctors and others who knew her. Her husband died seven years ago and she had about $1000 to her credit at the time of her death.

Mrs. Finbratern arose as usual this morning, ate breakfast and seemed about as usual. After breakfast she helped to clear the table and assisted in washing the dishes.

Mrs. Requa left the house at about 8 o’clock to go to G. Fred Baird’s residence. Her son, Elmer, eight years of age, left home at about 8:30 to go to school. The old lady was alone in the house. At about 11:30 Elmer returned from school and not finding dinner ready and thinking that his aunt might be asleep got his own dinner and then went over to his aunt, Mrs. Andrew Rockne. He told her that he got his own dinner. She asked if he had seen his “aunt” about the house, and he said he hadn’t.

She ran over to the Requa house and up to Mrs. Finbratern’s room. She found the old lady hanging dead. She at once went home and sent one of their children over to H.L. Erickson to have him come over at once. When he reached Mrs. Rockne’s she was just able to tell him what she had seen and then she swooned. Mr. Erickson got Olaf Olson and they went to the room. Mr. Erickson felt of the woman’s pulse and found she was dead. He then phoned to Chief of Police Galt who told him to call Coroner Lewis. The latter being out in the country Deputy Coroner Collins responded. He cut the body down. All evidence would indicate that the woman had been dead for some time.

She had taken some common binder twine and tied it in a crude slip knot around her throat and then wound the cord around it twice. The end of the cord she tied to a clothes hook and lifted her feet off the floor. The cord was so long that when found her knees nearly touched the floor.

Mrs. Finbratern was born in Norway where she has a sister. She has a half sister, Mrs. A.O. Dahleag, who resides in Oakland Township. These are all the relatives she has except her two nieces referred to above.

The funeral arrangements have not been arranged.

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BORN IN MAINE IN 1852

Mrs. Fannie Fleck
Laid to Rest

The Funeral of Mrs. Fannie Fleck Held from the Residence this Afternoon

The funeral of the late Mrs. Fannie Fleck, who departed this life on Tuesday evening last, was held from the residence on Kenwood Avenue this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. C.E. Wright preaching the funeral discourse. The remains were interred in Oakwood cemetery.

The deceased was born on May 3, 1852, at Skowhegan, Maine. She graduated from Bates College, Lewiston, and was married to A.M. Fleck, at Chicago, on February 26, 1872. She was 44 years of age at the time of her death. Mr. Fleck preceded her to that land across the river in the month of February, 1895.

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1905

LYLE LADY DEAD

Mother of Mrs. Jay Franklin

Mrs. Jay Franklin has received the sad news of the death of her mother which occurred suddenly Tuesday afternoon at Lyle. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin left for that place last evening.

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1905

Thelma Hall – 3 year old – dies

Little Thelma Hall, the three year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hall living on Hope Street died Tuesday afternoon after an illness of ten days of pneumonia. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from Enterprise.

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CIVIL WAR VETERAN

1847-1900

Byron M. French

Obituary

Byron M. French, a well known settler of Mower County and one who has a large circle of friends, died at his home in Austin Township Friday night. Mr. French has been in poor health for a number of years, and January 15th he was taken with an attack of rheumatism of the heart, of which he died. The funeral will be held at the late home Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Burial will be at Varco.

Mr. French was born at Ripon, Wisconsin, December 8, 1847. At the age of 16 he enlisted aboard the U.S. gunboat Paw Paw and was honorably discharged a year later, 1864. On June 20th, 1865 he enlisted in Co. D of the 56th Wisconsin infantry and remained in the war until honorably discharged June 12th, 1866.

After the war he returned to Wisconsin and a little later came to Austin Township where he married Ruth Morse, who died March 17th 1898. Six children survive him, Bertha, Edna, Shirley, Arthur who has been in the city, Water and Lewis.

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Mrs. Ole Fuglem

Mrs. Ole Fuglem quietly passed away on Monday, Dec. 12th, at the home of P. Wigen, after an illness of six months with consumption. Deceased was born in Norway and came to this country about six years ago. She was married to Ole Fuglem at Minneapolis seven months ago. Two months ago she came to visit Mrs. Wigen.

She leaves a husband to mourn her demise, who has the sympathy of the community. The funeral was held Friday at 10 a.m.

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