Catholic Cemetery interment

Joseph Furlong

The funeral of Joseph Furlong who died at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon was held at 10:30 this morning at St. Augustine’s church. Father Devlin conducted the services and the interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.

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CANADIAN DIES ON IRON RANGE

BORN IN 1843

Jake Furtney Dead

The Result of an Accident on Iron Range

Jake Furtney who is engineer on the Iron Range eighty miles north of Duluth died Friday night. Austin relatives received a message last evening that he had been seriously hurt in a wreck, presumably in a mine. Another message this morning announced that he is dead. The body will be brought to Austin for burial. It is expected that it will arrive in Austin tomorrow noon.

Jake Furtney was born in Canada, December 27, 1843. Many years of his life were spent in Austin where he is well known. A sister Mrs. Al Mattice and two brothers John and Henry reside here. A sister Mrs. H. Barney and a brother Jo live in Glenwood and another brother Aaron in Rockford, Minnesota. Mr. Furtney leaves also a wife and two daughters.

The particulars of the accident have not yet been received by Austin relatives.

If the body arrives on the noon train the funeral will be held from the Methodist church at 3 o’clock Sunday. If not, the notice will be announced in church tomorrow.

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OBITUARY

circa 1902-1905

Patrick Gallagher, 76 died at his home on Collins Street Sunday morning at 9:05 o’clock of sub-acute pneumonia. The funeral services will take place at St. Augustine’s church tomorrow, Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock, burial in St. Augustine’s cemetery.

Mr. Gallagher was one of our best known citizens, honest in all of his dealings, faithful and tireless in his work. For over 30 years he has made his home in Mower County and while most of those with whom he worked have passed on before him he won the esteem and respect of the younger generations by those sterling qualities that endeared him to the men of his own generation. By thrift he had accumulated enough of the world-goods to take a well earned rest, and his children greatly desired that he should, but he never allowed an idle day to pass until sickness came to further weaken him in his old age.

Patrick Gallagher was born in the County Mayo, Ireland, January 1, 1827 and came to this country with the early Irish emigrants, who left Ireland after the famine of ’45 and ’46. He was married at Portage, N.Y. to Sarah Barrett Feb. 14, 1850. The golden wedding was celebrated in this city in 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher came to Mower County over 30 years ago and settled at LeRoy where he worked on the section. Later he moved to Lansing where he had charge of the section for nearly 14 years. Not long ago he went to Minneapolis to live with his daughter there but growing tired of being idle he secured and accepted a position as flagman at a crossing. His family felt that the time had come for him to rest but he refused to give up the position until weakness compelled him. He came home in August with an attack of bronchitis and had been sick but not seriously so until last Monday but he remained on his feet most of the time only going to bed within two days of the time of his death. Every member of his family were present at the last moments.

He leaves a widow, twelve children, sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild and three brothers. The children born to Mr. & Mrs. Gallagher are John of Dundas, Mrs. J. Murphy of Minneapolis, Edward who died June 7, 1890, Mrs. J. Rooney of Minneapolis, Charles of St. Paul, Patrick of Minneapolis, Peter of Farmington, Mrs. Sarah Weiss, William, Tony, Mrs. Joseph Zender, Elizabeth and Margaret all of this city.

His brothers are Peter of Northfield, John of St. Paul and Anthony of Anoka County.

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Richard F. Pick, age 73, died at his home at Brownsdale Saturday night. The funeral will be held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock.

Mr. Pick was one of the most highly respected citizens of our county and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was born at Lestershire, England, March 3, 1830. In 1855 he immigrated to Dane County, Wisconsin where he engaged in farming. In May 1860 he moved to Fillmore County and in 1867 sold his farm and moved to Red Rock Township.

He was married December 28, 1861 to Sarah Cuff when he resided in Wisconsin. He leaves a widow and five children, Sarah of Brownsdale, W. F., of Fergus Falls, Mrs. Kate Hunt of Hawley, Horace of Red Rock, Lillie of St. Peter. He was a cousin of the late George Johnson of Waltham whose six sons, George, T.B., William, N.T., D.H., and R.H. will be pall bearers.

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BORN IN IRELAND 72 YEARS AGO

Mrs. Sarah Gallagher ca.1833-1905

Obituary

Mrs. Gallagher died at her home on Collins Street, shortly after noon today after a long illness. She was a true Christian woman and was always a regular attendant at her church until her health failed.

Mrs. Gallagher has been ailing for some time. She was stricken with paralysis about five weeks ago and has suffered much and for the past few days was unable to take any food or talk. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 from St. Augustine’s church, Rev. Father Devlin officiating and interment in St. Augustine’s cemetery.

Sarah Barrett was born in County Mayo, Ireland, seventy-two years ago the past spring. She came to this country and at Portage, N.Y., on February 14, 1850 was married to Patrick Gallagher. The golden wedding was celebrated at their home in this city in 1900. The family came west over thirty years ago, the year before the Milwaukee road was laid through Austin but at that time settled in LeRoy and moved to this city in 1873. From Austin they moved to Lansing where they remained a number of years and then came back to this city where they have since resided. Mr. Gallagher died March 12, 1903.

Mrs. Gallagher leaves twelve children, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. The children are, John of Dundas, Mrs. J.J. Murphy of Minneapolis, Mrs. J. Rooney of Minneapolis, Charles of St. Paul, Patrick of Minneapolis, Peter of Farmington, Mrs. Sarah Weiss, William, Tony, Mrs. Joseph Zender, Elizabeth and Margaret all of this city. A son, Edward Gallagher, died June 7, 1890.

Two brothers and two sisters also survive Mrs. Gallagher, Patrick Barrett of Shannon, Ill., Charles Barrett of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., a sister living in Idaho and Mrs. Patrick Geraghty of this city.

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1905 PUBLICATION IN HERALD
WIFE OF HENRY GARDNER OR GARDINER

Mrs. Mary (Cressey) Gardner

Mary Melissa Cressey was born in the parsonage at Princeton, Minnesota, January 10th, 1866 when her father was a pastor of the M.E. church at that place. She moved with her parents to all their appointments up to Wesley Chapel, Winona, Minnesota, where she was married to Henry Gardiner of that city on June 25, 1890 and remained there until the death of her husband October 18, 1893. Their first and only child Grace Lucille was born July 6, 1891, at Winona, Minnesota. After the funeral services were over Mary M. Gardiner and daughter Grace went home with her parents to Albert Lea, Minnesota, where her father was pastor. The family moved to Austin ten years ago October 1, 1894, where they have resided ever since at 311 Kenwood Avenue.

Mrs. Gardiner joined the Methodist church when on the Morriston and Waseca charges where her father had charge of both charges one year, and Waseca alone the next year. She had always taken part in the public exercises and Sunday School concerts when a child. After she became grown she was at Preston and Winona organist in the churches where her father was pastor. After her husband died she became deaf so she could not hear the services so of late she has not attended the public services, but has contributed of her small income a portion for herself and daughter Grace, and always has been helpful to Grace’s attendance and place in the programs of the children’s exercises to the last. Always attended to teaching Grace to pray and Grace has become a member also of the Methodist church at Austin, where she and her mother have the good will of most everyone.

Her sickness commenced with a cold about the beginning of February 1905. It developed into a bad case of grip Sunday February 5th. Dr. Hegge was called to administer in her case. She grew worse for two or three days and then in the night Wednesday she had an attack of pleurisy but yielded to treatment and on Thursday grew somewhat better but Friday was very weak but again rallied and was better so the doctor thought. But Saturday about 2 a.m. while the nurse was trying her temperature an attack of heart failure began which ended her earthly life before the doctor reached her bedside.

Mrs. Gardiner leaves beside her daughter, an aged father Rev. Alfred Cressey, two brothers John A., of Watertown, S. Dak., Charles W.G. of Austin and a sister Mrs. Hattie B. Child of Spokane, Wash.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

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BLOOMING PRAIRIE WOMAN DIES

Death of Mrs. Garrison

Rose Creek, Oct.^** 5. –- (Special to the Herald) – Our village was greatly shocked Saturday morning on learning of the death of Mrs. Garrison, at Blooming Prairie, where she had gone the day before feeling unusually well. Mr. and Mrs. Garrison were late arrivals in our village, he being harness maker for McBride and Balwebber. The sympathy of the community is extended him in his bereavement.

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BORN IN CANADA

One of the Early Settlers of Mower County Passes Away

Andrew Gemmell Sr. who lives in Cedar City died at his home shortly after noon today. He has been in very feeble health for a number of years and death at last came to his relief.

Andrew Gemmell was born in Toronto, Canada in 1831 and moved to Mower County in 1857 and has made his home here for 41 years. The neighbors in the community in which he has lived have learned to love and respect him and his death will be mourned by all.

The deceased is survived by a loving wife and four children. They are Andrew Jr. of Cavour, S.D., Mrs. Jerry Ingalls of this city; Mrs. F. Officer, of town of Austin; Mrs. C.R. Varco, of this city and Arthur who lives at home, and one sister who lives in Toronto. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

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BORN IN CEDAR CITY, MOWER COUNTY, MINNESOTA.

Obituary

Willie Henry Griffin was born in Cedar City, Mower Co., April 22, 1871. He was third son of L.B. and Harriet Griffin and was educated at the Austin Public School.

He went to Montana in the fall of 1891, where he worked in the mines and on the range, later securing a position as fireman on the Montana Central Ry. On the evening of Jan. 15, 1895, he received the fatal blow which caused his long illness, when four carloads of giant powder which was stored in a warehouse at Butte City, Montana exploded. He was in Dr. Wells Hospital at Butte City five months and was removed to Austin in June where several operations were performed by the Drs. Hegge which gave him temporary relief.

In the Spring of 1896 he went to Dr. Stills infirmary at Kirksville, Mo., where he took osteopathic treatment which helped him considerably, but in July he was obliged to return home on account of the extreme heat of the climate. In September he went to Drs. Pickler and Parker Institute of Osteopathy at Minneapolis where he also received considerable relief. He returned home and in December was taken very ill but through the aid of Dr. Greenough was again relieved. But is seemed that his injuries were too deeply seated to be cured by either medical, surgical or Osteopathic treatment.

For over two long weary years he has had many a hard struggle between life and death and has been a constant sufferer, but was one that never complained and was patient even to the last. He died sitting in his favorite chair, Friday morning, at half past five. A few moments before death came, he asked to be drawn to the door, where he watched the sun rise above the tree tops, he then said, “take me back to my old corner,” those were his last words.

He was 26 years old the 22nd day of April, was a good moral young man of excellent habits and liked by all who knew him. His death will be mourned by a great number of railroad men and friends in addition to the family.

The funeral services were held at Cedar City, at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Briggs officiating.

The remains were followed to the tomb by a large concourse of people gathered from near and far to pay a last tribute to the deceased and were laid to rest in Cedar City Cemetery, beside the mother he loved so well. The sorrowing family who are left to mourn have the sympathy of the whole community in their great bereavement.

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100 TEAMS IN FUNERAL PROCESSION!

The funeral of Dan Guiney, who died Monday, was held at St. Augustine’s church this morning, Rev. E.H. Devlin officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. This was the largest funeral that has been held in Austin for many years. There were over 100 teams in the procession.

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AGE 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS
DAU. OF JOHN GULDEN

Death of Francis Marie Gulden

Little Francis Marie Gulden daughter of John Gulden, Alderman of our city, succumbed the attacks of high fever and spasm caused by teething. The little one reached the age of 2 years 2 months.

The parents have the deep felt sympathy of the community in this dark hour of distress.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 o’clock from the house.

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Obituary

Mrs. Johanna Haase

Mrs. Johanna Haase died Saturday morning at 2:45 at the home of her son Will F. Adams on the Sterling farm west of the city. The cause of her death was a general breaking down of her health and old age, being at the time of her death seventy-five years and two weeks old.

The deceased was a good Christian mother and will be remembered by a number of the early German settlers of this county. She leaves three sons to mourn her death. The funeral will be held from the house Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock and the services will be conducted by Rev. Alfred Gressey.

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Hilma Mangheld Larson

Birth: Nov. 29, 1890
Death: Sep. 27, 1896

TWO CHILDREN DIE – AGES 2 AND 6

DAUGHTERS OF MR & MRS. AUGUST LARSON
AND MR & MRS. C.A.HANSEN

Death’s Call

Ruby Elmina Hansen and Hilma M. Larson, Two Beloved Children, Called Away.

Hilma M., the little 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Larson, who reside several miles west of the city, died on Sunday afternoon about 3 o’clock. The child was taken sick on Tuesday evening of last week and died from croup. The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church twelve miles east of the city at 2 o’clock tomorrow.

A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.

God in His wisdom has recalled,
The boon his love had given;
And though the body molders here,
The soul is safe in heaven.

Austin Daily Herald; Austin, Minnesota.
September 25, 1896; Page One.

(obituary edited)

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BORN IN NEW YORK IN 1837

WIFE OF NATHAN HARDY

Died

After a long and painful illness, Mrs. Annette A. Hardy passed to the other world at sunrise May 24th. She has for ten years been a resident of Austin, coming here with her children from her farm in Moscow.

She was born in Cowlesville, New York, July 13, 1837, but passed her childhood in Wisconsin, coming to Minnesota with her father, William Pace, in 1856. She married Nathan S. Hardy Aug. 10, 1859, and was the mother of four children. Her husband died in 1888, a daughter, Louisa S., in 1886.

She leaves three children, Adda F., Louis E. and Milton J., one brother, P.E. Pace, of Oakland, and two sisters, Mrs. W.A. Wymam, of Winnebago City, and Mrs. L.C. Ogden, of Black River Falls, Wis., to mourn her loss.

She became a Christian at the age of sixteen and has been a member of the Congregational church of Austin since 1860. She was a good wife, a Christian mother, and endeared herself to all who knew her by her noble, self-sacrificing character. The funeral will be held at her late residence, 207 Bridge Street, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

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DIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA – JULY 1910

SURNAMES: HARRINGTON, CORSON, CHURCHILL, COBB

Found Dead

Word comes from the state’s attorney in South Dakota to Mrs. Albert Corson of this city that her brother, Alfred Harrington, had been found dead at Canton, Lincoln County, S. Dak. Particulars were not given.

Mr. Harrington lived here two or three years ago and will be remembered by our people. He was a man forty-eight years of age and has a family of three children.

He leaves beside his sister, Mrs. Corson, of Austin, three brothers, Frank and Willis, of Austin, and John of Parkson S. Dak., a sister, Mrs. George Churchill of Austin and Mrs. Ed Cobb of Austin Township.

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DIES IN WISCONSIN –

JUDGE HATHAWAY’S BROTHER

Sad News

Mrs. R.D. Hathaway received a telegram yesterday announcing the sad news that Mr. Edward Hathaway of Berlin, Wisconsin, was drowned at that place. Mr. Hathaway is the last of three brothers of the late Judge Hathaway of this city.

Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Bicknell left on the noon train yesterday to be present at the funeral which takes place Saturday.

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LITTLE DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM HENDERSON

(Daughter) Henderson

Laid to Rest

The remains of the little daughter of Wm. Henderson that departed this life on yesterday morning, were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery this afternoon the funeral being held from the home of its grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Adams who reside north of the city.

The many friends of Mr. Henderson sympathize with him in this second affliction. It will be remembered that a beloved wife preceded the child to the better land some four or five months ago.

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DIED 1900

Austin Herald Newspaper

Mrs. Hickock

Obituary

Mrs. Hickock, living at the home of Mrs. Hannah Snyder, 400 Alleghaney Street, died today of old age.

She was an old settler in this county, having settled near Rose Creek with her husband, who was the first person to be buried in the Rose Creek Cemetery.

She has a daughter living in Dexter. No funeral arrangements have been made. We will announce it in tomorrow night’s Herald.

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DAUGHTER OF ADAM HIMMER OF GRAND MEADOW,

BORN IN LIME SPRINGS, IOWA

LIVED WITH MRS. R. HATHAWAY

Miss Helen Himmer
Will Be Laid at Rest Tomorrow

The funeral of Miss Helen Himmer will be held from the Hathaway residence on Greenwich Avenue tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. The remains will be laid to rest in the Hathaway lot at Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. W.H. Hormel will preach the funeral discourse.

The deceased was a devoted member of Christ’s Episcopal church of this city, and was of a lovely and cheerful disposition, having gained many friends by her many kind acts and deeds. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Himmer, who reside near Grand Meadow, and during the past seventeen years made her home with Mrs. R.D. Hathaway of this city.

She was born near Lime Springs, Iowa, on September 13, 1864, and would have reached the thirty-second milestone in life’s pathway on Sunday next had she lived. She moved with her parents to this state when but a little girl. She leaves an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Himmer, and two sisters, Misses Emma and Lucy, residing near Grand Meadow, and another sister, Mrs. Wm. Ryther of Austin, besides Mrs. R.D. Hathaway and family, who deeply mourn her departure from their midst.

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LYLE, MINNESOTA DEATH

SISTER OF MRS. JAMES SMITH

Obituary

Mrs. Atkin Hodson, wife of Atkin Hodson, of Lyle, this morning. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. James Smith of this city.

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TWO FUNERALS

FATHER AND DAUGHTER WHO DIED IN NEW YORK

A Sad Occasion

The Funeral of George Ellsworth Holmes and His Daughter Phyllis

One of the saddest occasions which ever occurred in Austin was the funeral yesterday forenoon of Geo. Ellsworth Holmes, who died in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. on Thursday last and of his daughter who died in New York City.

The funeral services were held at the residence of W.G. Holmes, who is a brother of the deceased, and were attended by a number of friends of the family and neighbors, Mrs. Holmes, wife of the deceased, her daughter Helen and Dr. Holmes of Chicago were also present. Revs. F.A. Cone and C.D. Belden conducted the services, and very appropriate remarks were made by each.

The caskets were beautifully decorated with Easter lilies and other flowers. The remains were laid to rest in the Lansing cemetery, the casket of the daughter was carried in a white hearse and those of the father in one of black. A number of friends followed to the cemetery.

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Birth: 1893
Death: Sep. 27, 1896

DEATH'S CALL.

TWO CHILDREN DIE – AGES 2 AND 6

DAUGHTERS OF MR & MRS. AUGUST LARSON
AND MR & MRS. C.A.HANSEN

Ruby Elmina Hansen and Hilma M. Larson, Two Beloved Children, Called Away.

Ruby Elmina, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hansen, died last night at 7:30, just as the church bells were chiming for evening service. The little one was taken ill one week ago Sunday and died of spasmodic croup. Age, 2 years, 9 months and 27 days. The funeral will be held from the home of the bereaved parents over Rademacher’s store on Mill Street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, and the body will be laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery.

A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.

God in His wisdom has recalled,
The boon his love had given;
And though the body molders here,
The soul is safe in heaven.

(obituary edited)

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FORMER MOWER COUNTY CITIZEN DIES

BORN 1832

George W. Holt

Obituary

George W. Holt, who formerly lived in Austin, died at his home in Brownsdale last Friday night at 10:30. His death was caused by paralysis. Though in feeble health for some time he seemed better than usual Friday. Not coming to dinner, the family became alarmed and a search revealed that he had fallen in the barn stricken with paralysis.

He was born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1832. He enlisted and fought through many of the battles of the Civil War. After returning from the war he settled in Faribault, where he lived until coming to Mower County thirty years ago. He helped to erect the old Engle flouring mill in Austin and resided here for many years. He leaves a wife, one son Oliviu of Minneapolis and a daughter, Mrs. T.F. Bacon of Brownsdale. The funeral was held Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

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BORN IN ENGLAND 1816

Obituary

Mrs. George Hopkins

Mary Hopkins

Mrs. George Hopkins whose death occurred Saturday evening, October 28, at the home of her daughter Mrs. W.C. Holmes, in this city was born in England Christmas Day 1816. For the past twelve years she has made her home in Austin with her daughter. She leaves three children, a son, residing in Winona, a daughter living in Denver and who recently visited her in Austin and Mrs. W.C. Holmes of this city. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the house, Rev. Lutz and Rev. Knopf having charge.

A glory-crowned life was that of Mrs. Mary Hopkins for at its ripened close, those qualities of love and faith and trust which had brightened all the way for nearly ninety years shone forth in undiminished splendor. Not to many is given the long span of life that was hers and to a still smaller number the unfaltering trust which led her each year, each day and almost each hour to the end of the way. To those who knew her best and therefore loved her most, a sweet presence has gone. The gentle graces adorned her life and made hers a loving and charming personality.

Her cheery, sunshiny disposition was the stimulus of her own life and the attraction which held for her many, many friends. She was considered the sunshine center of the neighborhood and those less cheery than herself often sought her presence sure to find the courage and hope inspired by her view of life. To her the way was always bright, the Promise sure and the Hope and Faith eternal.

To one whose life was so retiring, so gentle it seems almost profane to bring it before the public eye and yet the mead of appreciation, of admiration is due her whose life was so strong in its simplicity so true to its convictions, so heroic in its suffering.

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BORN PENNA. IN 1824 -- DIED 1905

Obituary

William H. Horrobin

Shortly before 7 o’clock Wednesday evening William H. Horrobin died at the home of his son W.C. after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Horrobin had been failing all winter but it was hoped if he lived until spring he would rally. But his age of more than four score years was against him and when he last went down town about three weeks ago, his strength failed him, he was helped home and since then he has failed rapidly. A hemorrhage of the brain caused his death.

Mr. Horrobin was born in Pithole, Penn., February 28, 1824. He was married at the same place March 20, 1845 to Sarah Fedelia Clark. The Diamond wedding of this marriage was celebrated in Austin, March 20, 1905 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Harry Haines, the only Diamond wedding anniversary ever celebrated in our city.

In 1855 Mr. & Mrs. Horrobin removed to Menoca, Clay County, Iowa where they resided for thirty years. In 1887 they removed to Austin and occupied the little cottage home on Water Street opposite the Grand Hotel but for the past years they have made their home with Mr. & Mrs. W.C. Horrobin on St. Paul Street.

Mr. Horrobin was a carpenter by trade but during the later years of his life devoted his time to wagon making. His shop was on Bridge Street and long after men of his age had retired from active service, he was seen at his shop working early and late – more ambitious than many younger men. His ambition never left him and even during his last illness he would think himself able to rise and be about, only to fall back exhausted.

He was a member of the Methodist church at the time of his death and had been for the last fifty years and he bore out in his life the graces of a Christian character. He was a man well liked and respected and the world is better that he lived.

He leaves beside his wife, four children W.C. and Frank H. and Mrs. Harry L. Haines, of Austin and Mrs. Jennie Knight of Minneapolis. He also leaves fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held from the W.C. Horrobin home at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, Rev. G.W. Lutz officiating. The body will be interred in Oakwood cemetery.

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DIED

HORROBIN

At the home of his son -- W.C. H orrobin, in this city, Wednesday evening, April 12, 1905, of old age, William H. Horrobin, aged 81 years. He has been in failing health during the past winter.

He was born in Venango county, Pennsylvania, on February 28, 1824, and was married there on March 20, 1845, to Miss Sarah Fedelia Clark. In 1855 they moved to Monona, Iowa, coming by boat to Chicago and driving over the prairie to McGregor. In February, 1887, they moved to this city, living for years in the house on Water street opposite the Grand Hotel.

For several years past they have lived with their son. Mr. Horrobin was a carpenter and wagon maker by trade and worked faithfully at it until very recently. He was for over fifty years an exemplary member of the M.E. Church.

Our readers will remember that recently we gave an account of the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Horrobin which was held March 20 very pleasantly at the home of their daughter, Mrs. H. L. Haines. There were four generations present, including the four children, fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The children are: William C. Horrobin, Frank H. Horrobin, and Mrs. Harry L. Haines of Austin, and Mrs. Jennie Knight of Minneapolis.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. W. Lutz, were held at the residnce of W.C. Horrobin Friday afternoon, a large company of friends being present. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.

The deceased was highly regarded and respected by all who knew him. He rounded out the full measure of human life and passed the four score milestone and now he rests from his labors.

Mower County Transcript, Wed. 4-19-1905, page-2,col.-1.
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Mrs. John H. (Martha) Watkins Died Sunday Morning

Another Pioneer Passes Away

Settled in Mower County During the Spring of 1856

The pioneer residents are passing away, one by one. Mrs. Martha Watkins, the widow of the late John H. Watkins of Lansing Township, died on Sunday morning at her home in the village of Lansing. Her death seems unusually sad, no one being present at the time. Of late years Mrs. Watkins has lived alone, and had recently written to her niece, Mrs. Arnold, of Minneapolis, to come and spend the winter with her. Sunday noon was the day and hour agreed upon for her arrival, but when Mrs. Arnold arrived she found the house locked.

Fearing something had happened, she went to the neighbors to make inquiry, but they were unable to give any information as to Mrs. Watkins’ whereabouts. Entrance was then made into the house which revealed unto them that the dear old lady had crossed over the river Jordan to join her beloved husband in that land of rest. Although Mrs. Watkins had been troubled with choking spells for several months, evidence pointed to the fact that she quietly and peacefully passed away. The funeral will be held from the M.E. church at Lansing tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 o’clock.

Mrs. Martha Arnold Watkins was born in Ontario County, New York. In the year of 1857 she was united in marriage to John H. Watkins, at which time she united with the M.E. church at Lansing. Mr. Watkins died during the spring of 1887. He settled in Lansing County in 1856.

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Laid at Rest

The Funeral of Dr. E.P. Hudson Held This Afternoon

The funeral of the late Dr. E.P. Hudson was held from the residence, on River Street this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Hormel of the Central Presbyterian church, officiating. The remains were laid at rest in the Oakwood cemetery.

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BORN IN VERMONT IN 1833

DIED 1905

Obituary

William Kimball Hunkins

The death of William K. Hunkins occurred at his home on First Street Thursday evening at 10 o’clock after a prolonged and painful illness of many months. Though Mr. Hunkins had been very seriously ill since last November and it was known to his family that he could not recover, his death Thursday evening was sudden.

Mr. Hunkins was born in Danville, Vermont, November 13, 1833. He came as a boy to Wisconsin with his parents and began work with his father, Robert H. Hunkins, in a sash and blind factory which he had at New Berlin. He removed to Waukesha where in November 14, 1861 he was married to Miss Margaret McNeill. The family removed to Austin in the spring of 1867 where they have since resided. Mr. Hunkins was well known by his work as contractor and builder, not only in Austin but in many other places.

For the past few years he superintended the construction of school houses, court houses and other public buildings. He held the contract for the construction of the Baptist church, Hunkins block, O.W. Shaw’s house and scores of other buildings in our city. In recent years he superintended the construction of the court house at Spencer, Iowa, the new court house at La Mars, a school house at Heron Lake and a court house and jail at Billings, Montana. While working in Montana a year ago last fall, the altitude proved too high and he was obliged to give up his work.

He had always been strong and well until about two years ago when his health began to fail and since November last he has been confined to the house and most of the time to his bed. Heart and kidney trouble caused his last illness and ultimately his death.

Mr. Hunkins was a member of the Episcopal Church in this city where he was warden for several years. He was always active and interested in the work of the church and a valued member. He was also a member of the local A.O.U.W. lodge.

Mr. Hunkins had lived in our city for nearly forty years and few men have led more exemplary lives. He went about his work faithfully and cheerfully. A good workman, he taught the gospel of work as well as faith and good cheer. His spirit was frank and genial and all with whom he came in contact were his loyal friends. In his family he was gentle, loving and responsive, one who always kept the best in his nature for home use. During his long illness the patient thoughtfulness which had characterized him through life did not desert him and those who knew his suffering, knew also his patient endurance.

He leaves beside his wife, who was his almost constant attendant during his illness, two children Cora Bell, wife of Thede Mollison of Faribault and Hal K. who was in Jamestown, N. Dak., at the time of his father’s death. Both children will be at home to attend the funeral, arrangements for which will be announced later. Mr. Alex McNeill of Albert Lea, a brother of Mrs. Hunkins will also be present.

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CHILD OF MR. & MRS CHARLES HUNT

13 YEAR OLD – DIED 1905

Hazel Hunt

We regret to report the death of little Hazel Hunt which occurred at Austin this morning at 6 o’clock. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunt and a bright and lovely girl about 13 years of age. She had been sick but a few days and was brought to Austin Tuesday and last evening was operated upon by Dr. Schultz of Waltham for appendicitis. He was assisted by Dr. Leek of this city and Dr. Gray of Brownsdale.

The remains were taken to Brownsdale today for interment.

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14 YEAR OLD DIES.

RAMSEY, MINN.

Joseph Hykes

Obituary

Joseph Hykes the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hykes of Ramsey died at 2 a.m. this morning of kidney trouble, after a short illness. The funeral will be held at 8 o’clock Sunday morning at the Bohemian cemetery.

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Instantly Killed

Nels Olson dies in runaway.

Nels Olson who lives two miles east of Elkton was in town last Friday and started home about 2 o’clock p.m., and when he arrived near W.A. Medberry’s place the team ran away and threw him, but one wheel of the wagon passed over him killing him instantly. Claus Wild who works for W.A. Medberry heard the team running and ran down to the road and found Mr. Olson lying in the ditch dead. The Coroner was notified but he deemed an inquest unnecessary. The remains were brought to town and prepared for burial and taken to his late home where the funeral was held Sunday. Rev. Hawley of Grand Meadow officiating, the remains were laid to rest beside those of his daughter in Pleasant Valley. – Dexterite

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9-year old Johnson boy dies of blood poisoning.

Death from a Rusty Nail

Sunday, June 24, little Henry, the 8 year-old son of John G. Johnson, who lives about five miles northeast of town, stuck a rusty nail in his foot. Blood poisoning resulted, and although the best medical skill attainable was employed, the boy died the following Sunday. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church in LeRoy on Tuesday. Rev. O.A. Bu officiated, assisted by Rev. J. Russell Jones.

The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Henry was a very bright and healthy boy. – LeRoy Independent.

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