MISS EDITH CARTER

Word has been received of the death of Miss Edith Louise Carter, Nov. 29, at a hospital in Pacific Grove, Calif., following a long illness.

A former Austin woman, she had made her home in Pacific Grove 53 years and had been employed as a bookkeeper for the T.A. Work Co. for over 50 years.

Miss Carter was a sister of Dr. Edward Carter, former Austin mayor, and her father was the first owner of Crestwood Farm, known as Carter’s Hill.

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James W. Poore, 60, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday, January 17, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Foster Funeral & Cremation Center. Burial will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service.

James William Poore, son of Joe Marr and Margaret Delores House Poore was born on January 29, 1950 in Webster City, Iowa. He received his education from the Webster City Community Schools where he graduated in 1969. Jim also attended Webster City Junior College. He married Susan J. Carpenter in Russellville, Arkansas where the couple resided. Jim worked for several years at Arrow Acme in Webster City. He had also worked for Magnavox Inc, Valmac Poultry, and most recently for Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, Arkansas. until he retired due to his failing health.

Survivors include his son, Robert W. Poore of Russellville, Arkansas; grandson, Haeven William Poore; brothers, Donald (Nancy) Poore of Albert Lea, Minnesota; Joe Poore of Florence, Arizona; Gene (Nancy) House of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Robert D. House and Jerry House both of Russellville, Arkansas; Richard (Barbara) House of Robinson, Illinois; sisters, Nancy (Phil) Smith of Clarion, Iowa; Diane Fisher of Eagle Grove; his soul mate, Linda V. of Austin, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Poore; sister, Janice House; step father, Peter W. House; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Jim was past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2258 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the Poore family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com

[The Daily Freeman Journal online, -- www.WebsterCityNews.com -- Thur., Jan. 20, 2011]

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John O. Cummings, 72, of Owatonna, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 18, at Owatonna Hospital.

He was born October 5, 1938 in Austin. He is the son of Harold and Esther (Bunge) Cummings.

He attended Austin High School and graduated in 1956. John married Carol Ulland, his high school sweetheart, on Dec. 15, 1956. In 1962, he graduated from South Dakota State University with a B.S.

degree in mathematics. He went on to teach high school math in Janesville and Austin. In 1967, they moved to Owatonna where John worked for 32 years at Federated Insurance until his retirement from claims manager in 2000. He then worked part-time for SEMCAC delivering meals to senior dining sites.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on commissions and also taught Sunday school. He enjoyed playing all types of games including chess and golf. He was an especially accomplished and competitive duplicate bridge player.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Cummings of Owatonna; sons, Lynn (Jeanne) Cummings of Oklahoma City, Clark (Cindy) Cummings of Midland, Mich., Bill (Janice Pletsch) Cummings of Monticello; grandchildren, James and Stephanie Cummings, Brandon, Logan, Wesley, and Caden Cummings, Julianna and Eleanor Cummings; brother, Richard (Josie) Cummings of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Greg, and sisters, Evelyn and Lois Cummings.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with The Reverend Charles Espe officiating. Interment will be in the Lansing Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church Building for Generations or donor’s choice.s

Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Jan. 20, 2011

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Frank S. Bernardy, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, January 16, at his home surrounded by his family.

Frank was born March 29, 1924, in Vesta, Minnesota, to George and Mary (Pistulka) Bernardy. On June 3, 1948, he was united in marriage to Grace Janis in Ghent, Minn. He received his degree in Chemistry from Mankato State University. Frank worked at Hormel Foods in the Research and Development Department and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church and the American Legion. Frank enjoyed cooking and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Bernardy, Austin; children, Janis (Greg) McDonald, Nashville, Tenn., Mike Bernardy, Mesa, Ariz., Mary Bernardy (Don Hagan), Sauk Rapids, Paul (Tiffanie Phelps) Bernardy, Arvada, Colo., Kathy (John) Walsh, St. Cloud; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Cy (Carol) Bernardy, Worthington.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; three brothers.

A memorial mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post 91. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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Knute Olson 1896-1961

Knute Olson, son of John and Esther Swenson Olson, was born in Telemarken, Norway on February 25, 1896, and passed away at his home, on August 23, 1961. He had been in failing health the past eight months.

He came to Austin as a young man and attended Lincoln School and Austin High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 14, 1917, serving overseas for a year, participating in several major battles of World War I. He was honorably discharged on January 16, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

He was employed by George A. Hormel & company in 1912 and worked in the hog kill, box room, Charlie Bell's cooler, loin cooler and was made foreman of fancy meats in 1933. He retired on April 21, 1954.

Mr. Olson was a member of Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216, VFW, Austin Post No. 92, American Legion and Loyal Order of Moose, No. 1180.

Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Saturday, August 26, 1961 at the Jordan Mortuary Chapel, Rev. D. Campbell officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Olaf B. Damm Post, VFW in charge of the military rites.

Mr. Olson is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hattie Rogers, Fruitport, Michigan; three brothers: Swen Olson, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ole and Hans Olson, Austin; a niece, Mrs. Robert Raymond, Fruitport; a nephew, Robert Schultz, Muskegon, Michigan.

[ Austin Herald, August 1961 ]

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DEATHS--

Knute Olson

Knute Olson, 65, died Wednesday evening at his home, of a self inflicted wound.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hattie Rogers, Fruitport, Michigan; three brothers: Swen Olson, Calgary, Canada; Ole and Hans of Austin; a niece, Mrs. Robert (Winifred) Raymond, Fruitport; a nephew, Robert Schultz.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.

[ Austin Herald, August 1961 ]

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OLSON -- Funeral services for Knute Olson, 800 8th Ave. SE, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jordan Mortuary Chapel, Rev. David Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with Olaf B. Damm Post 1216, VFW in charge of the military rites.

[ Austin Herald, August 1961 ]

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DIED CIRCA 1895 AT 59

TWO WIVES: JENNIE SIMMONS & AMANDA FLECK

Mr. D.B. Smith

DEATH’S SUDDEN CALL

D.B. Smith Quietly Passed Away About 10:00 O’Clock Last Night.

WAS ONE OF THE OLD PIONEERS

Came To Austin In the Fall of 1861 and Engaged In the General Farm Machinery Business.

We are again called upon to chronicle a sad and sudden death of another old-time and much respected pioneer resident of Austin. Mr. D.B. Smith was called from our midst near the hour of 10:00 o’clock last night, while sitting in a chair at his comfortable home on Greenwich avenue. Although he had been suffering from pleurisy with effusion[?] in the right side for a week he was able to be around[aroused?] each day and at the time of his passing away was sitting up in a chair. His death was unexpected and a shock to the community. It is thought to have been caused by some trouble of the heart.

Mr. Smith was one of our oldest pioneers, having taken up his residence in this city in the autumn of 1871, at which time he embarked in the general farm machinery business which he carried on successfully for a number of years.

At the time of his death he was engaged in carrying on a branch establishment at this[?] place of the F.M. Smith & Bro. Bicycle agency of St. Paul, one of the largest agencies in the northwest under the management of his two sons, Frank M. and Clayton Smith. He was born and reared in Oakland county, Michigan, near Detroit. He was reared to the occupation of farming, and further along engaged in teaching school for a period of six years. His father, Calvin Smith, was a native of Vermont, and settled in Detroit in 1826 and died in the spring of 1884 [might be 1881].

Mr. Smith was known far and near in the business circles and carried on an extensive business. Long experience had made him familiar with all the branches. He had been married twice, his first wife was Jennie E. Simmons, born near Detroit in 1839 and died in 1874, leaving three sons, viz: Clayton, Frank and Judd. His present wife was Amanda Fleck, a sister of A.M. Fleck, deceased.

The deceased was 59 years of age, born at Novi[?], Michigan, December 26, 1836.

He was a devoted and prominent member and had held high honors in the different fraternal organizations of this city, including the Masons, St. Bernard Commandery, Royal Arch Camp, Mystic Shrine, A.O.U.W., etc. He was one of the charter members of the Commandery, having held the position of Eminent Commander for a term of five years.

The funeral will be held from the residence on Saturday.

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BURIED IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY

Mr. D.B. Smith

FUNERAL OF D. B. SMITH.

The Body Laid To Rest By Loving Hands This Afternoon.

The funeral of the late Mr. D.B. Smith was held from the residence on Greenwich avenue this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock under the auspices of St. Bernard Commandery and the A.O.U.W. Lodge in attendance. Rev. C.[?] E. Wright of the Congregational church of this place preached the discourse. The funeral march to Oakwood cemetery where the body was laid gently to rest in the last sad rites of the Commandery and Workmen was an impressive one.

The procession was headed by Tiehy’s[?] band with muffle drum, followed by the Ancient Order of United Workmen, then the Commandary in which the deceased had been a charter member and held the high position of Eminent Commander for a term of five years; then came the remains and pall bearers, followed by the family and mourners; then the mayor and aldermen of the city and a large procession in their wake.

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Buried in Oakwood Cem.

Julius A. Smith

Laid at Rest.

SMITH—The remains of Mr. Julius A. Smith were brought from Rochester on the evening train last night. The funeral was held from the residence this afternoon at 2:30, and the body laid at rest in Oakwood cemetery.

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Funeral

Otto Schoenecke

Funeral services for Otto E. Schoenecke, 603 Page, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Jordan Chapel, the Rev. M.E. Hauge officiating. Interment will be in Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minneapolis. American Legion Post 91 will be in charge of military rites at the graveside.

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Funeral

Elmer Nelson,

Funeral services for Elmer Nelson, 601 N. Fifth, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Jordan Chapel, the Rev. David Helgen officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Letta Strand

died 1956

Mrs. Letta Strand

Death came to Mrs. Letta Kenevan Strand, 202 S. River Drive, at 5 p.m. Friday, November 30, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, where she had been a patient for four months.

For many years, Mrs. Strand made regular trips to the Rochester hospital for treatment of cancer, undergoing 12 operations. Each time when she was discharged from the hospital, she resumed her regular life’s activities with enthusiasm of a person who had never had an illness of any kind. Most of the winters for the past several years, she spent in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, where she came to number her friends by her acquaintances. Her constant companion through all of her illnesses since 1945, and while she was in the south, was her cousin, Mrs. Nettie Miller, Minneapolis.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Kenevan, Mrs. Strand was born on the family farm in Oakland Township, one of a family of six children, four boys and two girls. A sister, Mrs. Lulu Quinn, died Sept. 17, 1917; a brother, Walter succumbed Jan. 2, 1918; a brother Ward, died June 9, 1931. Her father, who came to Minnesota in 1856, was one of the earliest settlers in Freeborn and Mower counties. He succumbed Aug. 13, 1930. Her mother, Mrs. Rosetta Kenevan, passed on in the summer of 1940.

Surviving are two brothers, Gordon and Willis, 705 S. Kenwood.

Like her mother, Mrs. Strand’s main interests were in her home and the care and education of her brothers, before her marriage to A.O. Strand. The Strands, for a number of years, operated a grocery store at Mill and Franklin. After retirement, they built a home in their subdivision on South River Drive. After Mr. Strand’s death in late summer, 1945, Mrs. Strand again gave much of her time and energy in assisting her two brothers, Gordon and Willis.

Mrs. Strand’s early life was spent on the family farm in Oakland township, where she attended school in Dist. 32. For higher education she attended the Moorhead College. As a friend and neighbor, Mrs. Strand was always kindness personified.

Funeral services were held this morning at 10:45 at St. Augustine Church with burial in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery.

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DAU. OF JOHN CHRISTGAU

AGE: 72

Mrs. Wilhelm Strangman

STRANGMAN.

Mrs. Wilhelm Strangman died at 4 a.m. Sunday at the home of her son Ferdinand Strangman in Sutton of cancer of the heart, after a long illness.

Aged 72 years. The deceased leaves one daughter Mrs. John Christgau of Sutton and four sons Ferdinand of Sutton, Herman and Conrad of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Henry of Lansing, to mourn her departure from this earth.

The funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church in Sutton. Rev. J.G. Pholey officiating. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery.

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SISTER OF COLMAN DICKENS

Mrs. James Tenney

Colman Dickens went to Brownsdale this afternoon to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Jas. Tenney.

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Mary Thompson Neumann c1867-1901

Died at the home of C.I. Johnson in this city, Feb. 17th at 1:20 a.m., Mary Thompson Neumann. Funeral Wednesday at 10 o’clock from the C.I. Johnson residence, Rev. Jenssen[?] Roseland officiating. Interment at Red Oak Grove where services will be conducted by Rev. O. Johnson.

Mary Thompson was born in the town of Lansing[?] thirty-four years ago. In September 1892, she was married to Otto O. Neumann, who is a land agent at Wheaton where Mr. and Mrs. Neumann have made their home. Mrs. Neumann was well and favorably known to the people of Austin.

She was a sister of Mrs. C.I. Johnson and for some time a clerk at D.P. Olsen’s and in Mrs. Haney’s millinery store. About two months ago she came to Austin to visit her sister. At that time she knew she could not live long and the visit was indeed a sad one, though she was well prepared to lay down her cross and take up her crown. She was unconscious for twelve hours before falling peacefully asleep.

Though little more than half the span of life allotted to man, was here, she lived her life well and those who knew her best will mourn her most.

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Bartholomew Jacob Van Valkenburgh

AN OLD SOLDIER GONE

Major B.J. VanValkenburgh Died Last Night at 11:50.

A SHOCK TO AUSTIN COMMUNITY

The Remains Will be Taken to His Family Burying Place at LaCrosse, Wis.

Major B.J. VanValkenburgh of this city passed away suddenly at his home, at 11:50 on Sunday evening, Nov. 22d. The cause of his death was the bursting of a blood vessel of the heart.

Mr. VanValkenburgh’s death is another sudden and sad shock to our community, for he was perfectly well and had enjoyed good health up to the very hour of his death. Last night he attended divine worship at Christ’s Episcopal church of which parish he was an ardent and faithful worker and held the office of secretary and treasurer. Upon returning home after services were over he spent the rest of the evening visiting with Mr. Henry Judson of Morris, Minn., a son of Mrs. VanValkenburgh who arrived on the noon train yesterday. It was after 11 o’clock when all retired for the evening and Mr. VanValkenburgh had only been in bed for a few minutes when he felt ill and raised up, saying to his devoted wife, “Mary this is death.” Mr. Judson was called when the good man said “I am a very sick man,” and while Mr. Judson was absent after the physician Mr. VanValkenburgh peacefully passed away.

The remains will be taken to his family burying place at LaCrosse, Wis. The time of funeral will be given later.

Bartholomew Jacob VanValkenburgh traces his ancestry back four generations to Jacob VanValkenburgh, who with his brother Bartholomew, crossed the Atlantic in 1746 from Holland. Jacob settled in Claverack, and married there.

In the third generation we find Jacob Van Valkenburgh, who was married in 1820 to Mary B. Higgins, the daughter of a Presbyterian clergyman. They lived at Prarsburgh[?], Steuben county, N.Y., until after all their twelve children were born. One of these children was B.J., born at Prattsburgh April 28[might be 23], 1831. He attended the public school and Franklin Academy, located at that place, until he was 17 years old, when his father, with his family, migrated to what then was the far west, settling in Oakley, Oakland county, Michigan. Here he worked upon the farm until he was of age.

Starting out for himself he was engaged in general merchandise, locating at Mantowoc, Wis., until 1861, when he was elected county superintendent of schools.

He resigned his office to enlist as private in Co. K. 21st Wis. Vol. Infy., and was made sergant-major at their rendezvous at Oshkosh. This regiment was mustered into the U.S. service Sept. 5, 1862, and on the 8th of October, one short month subsequent, was engaged in the hotly contested battle of Perryville, Ky., to such an extent that their loss in killed, wounded and missing, reached 849[might be 349], being more than one third of the number in the regiment at the commencement of the battle. They were also engaged in the memorable battles of Stone River and Chatanooga upon Lookout mountain, where he was made first lieutenant and quartermaster of the regiment. As such he took charge of the clothing trains[?] and commisary of the regiment and sold and furnished supplies to refugees until “Sherman’s March to the Sea” was inaugurated.

He then resigned from the regiment to accept an appointment made by the president, Abraham Lincoln, and confirmed by the senate of the United States, that of captain and quartermaster of volunteers for staff duty, which position he filled until the close of the war, doing staff duty at brigade and division headquarters, going through with Sherman to the sea. He was at the grand review at Washington, after which he went to Louisville, Ky., and was mustered out of the service by Gen. John A. Logan at the close of the war, his rank then being “major by brevet,” given him by the president on the recommendation of Gen. U.S. Grant for “distinguished bravery at the battles of Perryville and Stone river.

At the close of the war he entered the services of the C.M. & St. P. R.R. at LaCrosse, that then being the terminus of the road. When that road [illegible] completion from the north and south to meet at Austin he, accompanied by his brother E.P. VanValkenburgh, walked from LeRoy, the end of the railroad, to Austin where they built the first grain warehouse, near the location of the Hunting Elevator Co.’s present building. The following year dissolving their pardnership, B.J. Van was associated with Basset, Hunting & Co., of McGregor Ia., pioneers of the grain business of the Southern Minnesota Railroad from LaCrosse to the western boundary of the state, making headquarters at Austin. For twenty-six years he continued this business, associated first and last with Basset, Hunting & Co., Hyde Cargill & Co., Cargill & Van B.J. Van Valkenburgh & Co. and Van Valkenburgh & Son, changing his residence as exigencies required, to LaCrosse and Green Bay, Wis., Winona, Minn. And Minden[?] and Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mr. Van Valkenburgh and estimatable wife had always contemplated making their home in Austin again and they returned here to reside in the spring of 1898 residing at 609[?] Kenwood avenue south.

Mr. Van was made a Master Mason in 1852 and was one of the charter members of the Royal Arch Chapter of Austin. He took great interest in G.A.R. matters and was serving his second term as adjutant of the McIntyre Post of this city. He was one of the vestry men of the Christ Episcopal church. He was an expert accountant and was following that vocation at the time of his death. He has five sons living: William in the real estate business at Walla Walla, Wash.; Daniel S., grain exporter, Galveston, Texas; Wallace, detective, Chicago; Robert W. and Orin B., in wholesale merchantile houses in St. Louis.

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BURIED AT OAKWOOD CEM

Mary Van Winkle

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Van Winkle who died Thursday night of old age, was held at the family residence at 2 p.m. this afternoon, Rev. F.A. Core officiating. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.

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FOUR OBITS FROM 1898
RONDESVEDT MIGHT BE BONDESVEDT OR BOODESVEDT OR ROODESVEDT

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Infant Wagner
Infant Rondesvedt
O.O. Finhart
Ole P. Haag

GRAND MEADOW.

The little nine months old child of Mr. and Mrs. S.O. Rondesvedt, died Friday, funeral today.

Mr. Ole P. Haag, about sixty years of age, died Saturday.

Mr. O.O. Finhart, died Friday of paralysis, aged seventy-four years. Funeral yesterday.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Al. Wagner, living hear here, died Saturday night of brain-fever.

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Born about 1820-1835
in Berlin, Germany

Mrs. Mary Warnemunde

OBITUARY.

Word has been received by Austin friends, of the death of Mrs. Mary Warnemunde; mother of Mrs. Louise Roble of this city, who died this morning at 9 o’clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. O’Donnell in Minneapolis of heart trouble and rheumatism.

The deceased was born in Berlin, Germany seventy-three years ago. She came with her husband to this country in 1857 and located near Chicago. Later they moved to St. Peter where they resided on a farm and in later years moved into the city to live.

During the last three years she has resided with her daughters in Minneapolis. She leaves beside her husband, eight children Mrs. Louise Roble of Austin, Mrs. Henry Mueller of Moorhead, Mrs. Joseph O’Donnell and Mrs. Henry Westphal of Minneapolis. Also her sons Fred, Charles and Henry of Minneapolis and John of Cordova, Le Sueur county.

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BORN IN VERMONT IN 1825?
PIONEER IN MOWER COUNTY

Mr. Seth S. Washburn

MR. WASHBURN DEAD

He peacefully Passed Away at 1 O’Clock This Morning.

ANOTHER PIONEER RESIDENT

Mr. Washburn Settled in Mower County, Udolpho Township, in 1857.

Another pioneer resident has passed away to reap the rich reward that awaits the faithful. Mr. Seth S. Washburn died this morning at 1 o’clock at the advanced age of 70 years. The funeral will be held from the house on Chatham[?] street on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock and the remains laid to rest in Udolpho township.

The deceased was born in Windsor county, Vermont, June 11th, 1825[?]. He was the son of James and Ruth (Sanford) Washburn, both natives of Massachusetts. The father was born in 1783 and the mother in 1785. The parents of Mr. Washburn, Sr., emigrated to Vermont in 1785. The parents of Mrs. Washburn also moved to Vermont when she was young. They were married in Vermont, where they died, the father May 9, 1861, the mother November 18, 1869.

Mr. Washburn, Sr., was twice married. His first wife was Polly Chadwick[?]. They were married in 1806. She died in 1815. By this marriage he had four children. Mr. Washburn, deceased, and subject of this sketch being the fourth. He grew to manhood on the farm and received a district school education. He was married in Vermont Sept. 4th, 1853, to Julia A. McQuivey, a native of Chittenden county, Vermont; born July 4th, 1825.

In the fall of 1856 the deceased left his native state with his family and settled in Dane county, Wisconsin, where he remained until May 1857, when he came to Mower county and settled on the northwest quarter of section 17, Udolpho township, which he entered from the government. Mrs. Washburn died June 14, 1881, and was buried in the cemetery in Udolpho township. Mr. and Mrs. Washburn had six children born until them, Judge Sanford S. Washburn of this city, Dr. Emma W., also of this city Jennie M., Hattie L., James L., deceased, and Julius E., deceased.

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TWO BURIALS IN OAKWOOD CEM.
BOTH LIVED IN LANSING TOWNSHIP

Mrs. Wattic

DIED.

WATTIC — At her home in Lansing township yesterday afternoon, aged 85 years, Mrs. Wattic. The funeral was held this afternoon from the house and the remains interred in Oakwood cemetery at Austin.

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ONE OF TWO OBITS THAT
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TWO BURIALS IN OAKWOOD CEM.

BOTH LIVED IN LANSING TOWNSHIP

Mrs. A. Rose

DIED.

ROSE — At her home in Lansing township Friday morning at 7:00 o’clock, Mrs. A. Rose. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the district school house, and the remains laid at rest in Oakwood cemetery at Austin.

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DIED IN 1899

OBITUARY.

MR. W.S. WAUGH.

W.S. Waugh died Friday afternoon at his home in Woodbury, after a few days illness. Last Saturday he was doing his chores and while at the barn he suffered a stroke of paralysis. His daughter Ellen found him in an unconscious condition. Forty-eight hours before he died he regained consciousness and although unable to [speak] recognized his family about him.

The deceased was born in Hamilton, Scotland, in 1835 and came to Dekorra, Wis., in 1850 [might be 1860]. In 1866 he was married to Mary Kilgore at Dekorra, and in 1871 they moved to Minnesota settling in Woodbury this county, about four miles west of Lyle. He leaves three sons, James, Edward and William and a daughter, Ellen, besides a loving wife to mourn his death.

The funeral will be held from the Woodbury school house, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Elder Everton of Osage, Iowa, officiating.

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BURIAL IN WOODBURY CEM., LYLE
SON IS C.L. WEST

Death of David West.

Word was received last night by Mr. C.L. West that his father, David West, died at Otranto station yesterday of Brights disease. Mr. and Mrs. West left on an evening train for Otranto. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon with burial at Woodbury. Deceased was seventy-two years of age and of three of his children only Mr. C.L. West survives.

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WIFE OF DR. JOHN WHEAT
DIED IN 1900

Mrs. Julia A. Wheat

OBITUARY.

JULIA WHEAT.

Mrs. Julia A., wife of Dr. John N. Wheat died Tuesday afternoon at about 5 o’clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. E.G. Bascomb, paralysis being the cause of death. She was 74 years of age.

Deceased was born in Malone[?], New York, January 21, 1826 and was married to John N. Wheat in 1855. Her father was at one time a resident of Austin, being the first clergyman here.

Eight years ago she was stricken with paralysis and has gradually been failing. Another stroke came upon her but a short time ago.

Three children were born to them, two dying and Mrs. Bascomb being the surviving one.

Funeral services will be held at the Bascomb residence on Kenwood avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. E.F.[?] Wheeler will conduct the services.

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FORMER AUSTIN CITIZEN DIES IN IOWA

Mrs. Ruth Wood

Word has been received from Davenport, Iowa, by E. H. Austin of this city to the effect that Ruth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Wood, formerly of Austin, died at that place on Monday morning last.

The remains will be shipped tomorrow morning to this place and the funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of E.H. Austin, on Lansing avenue.

Austin Daily Herald; Austin, Minnesota.
June 23, 1896; Page Four.

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LYLE CITIZEN DIES IN SPOKANE FALL

Frank Wyborney

We learn that Frank Wyborney of Lyle fell from a three story window in Spokane, Wash., last Tuesday. Presumably sitting in the open window he fell asleep and fell out.

His body will arrive at Lyle today noon and the funeral held from Minuereka[?] school house this afternoon.

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OLDEST CITIZEN -- WIFE OF AUSTIN PHYSICIAN

Mrs. Orlenzer Allen

OBITUARY.

In the death of Mrs. Orlenzer Allen, Austin loses the oldest woman in this community identified with the early history of our city. It also loses a woman of much native ability, an educated, helpful woman, who in the early days stood side by side with her husband who was a physician, helping in the care of the sick, administering to the needy and endearing herself to the whole community by her active useful life.

To all of us such history is inspiring and interesting but to the pioneer it is more. Touched by the cords of memory, every word recalls to his mind the pictures of the past, bringing back with smiles and tears those recollections of early days, when through privations and hardships, but with friendship strong as the sturdy oaks and tender and enduring as life itself, the years sped on leaving to each an inheritance rich in memories and a ruggedness and stability of character which luxurious time does not produce.

Esther A. Coon was born in Rensselaer County, New York, January 4, 1826[?], and married in Milton, Wisconsin in 1847. She was the wife of Dr. Orlenzer Allen, the first physician to locate in Austin. They came here in 1856 where Dr. Allen practiced until 1870 when they removed to Wisconsin where they lived until the time of Dr. Allen’s death April 5, 1883. She returned to Austin to reside and has since made her home here.

To them were born, Georgia, who was drowned in the flood in Austin in 1858, two daughters who died in infancy, and Dr. A. O. Allen of Hamilton, N. D. and Dr. A. W. Allen in Austin. She leaves two sisters Mrs. Elective Coon of Edgerton, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Irene Burdick of Los Angles, California. Her sister, Mrs. Burdick, was to have arrived in Austin Thursday of this week for a visit with Mrs. Allen.

Mrs. Allen was a charter member of our local Eastern Star and her husband a charter member of the Masonic lodge. The Floral Club of our city was organized at her home. She was a graduate of Alfred University, N. Y. and obtained the degree B. of A. and A.M.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Baptist church of Milton, Wisconsin, and while not identified with any church in Austin, in the early days was one of our best workers in all the churches.

Mrs. Allen was taken ill September 28 with heart trouble, but she had been about the house since until yesterday. She died suddenly Sunday evening as she was about to retire.

The funeral will be held Wednesday at Milton, Wis. There will be a short service tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Water street home.

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- 1906 -
LANSING WOMAN DEAD

Mrs. A.V. Bacon Dead.

The death of Mrs. A.V. Bacon of Lansing occurred Wednesday morning about 8 o’clock in Rochester where Mrs. Bacon was taken Monday last for treatment. Full particulars of her death have not been received. She became ill a week ago last Monday and growing steadily worse she was taken to Rochester Monday. The funeral will be held in St. Charles tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Bacon leaves besides her husband, two children, a son, Arthur of the Hub department store, and a daughter, Mrs. Albert J. Schisler, both of whom reside in Austin.

Mrs. Bacon is an old and respected resident of this part of the country, having lived in Lansing about twenty-four years. Her death will bring sorry to her friends.

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THREE PEOPLE DIE NOVEMBER 1961

KAY BALDWIN

Kay Cyd Baldwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Baldwin, died Saturday at St. Olaf Hospital. She was born Oct. 31.

Surviving are her parents; two brothers, Bret and Kipp; two grandmothers, Mrs. Oscar Bellemans, Mrs. Loretta Krebsbach, Austin; a grandfather, Joseph Krebsbach, Austin.

Graveside services were held this afternoon at Calvary Cemetery. The Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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THREE PEOPLE DIE NOVEMBER 1961

JOHN H. HEFFERN

John H. Heffern, 85, died Sunday at St. Olaf Hospital. He was a resident of Grand Meadow. Surviving are seven children, Maynard and Richard of Grand Meadow; Thomas of Spring Valley; Mrs. Clifford Harrington, Rochester; John Robert of New Prague, Minn.; George of Spring Valley; Mrs. Donald Tolstad, Hayfield; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Grand Meadow.

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THREE PEOPLE DIE NOVEMBER 1961

KENNETH A. RENAUX

Kenneth Arthur Renaux, 51, died after suffering a heart attack while driving near Rochester, Friday evening.

A former Austin resident, he made his home at Rayans Bay, Minn. While in Austin, he operated the Renaux Furnace Co. and Amber Drive-In. He is survived by his widow, Loretta; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Mengedoth (Marie), Mezeppa, Minn., and Mrs. Virgil Bridgeman (Barbara), Austin; five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at Pine Island, Minn.

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1870-1906

PATRICK M. BARRETT.

Patrick Barrett died at the home of his sister Mrs. A.L. Truher on Bridge street this morning at 11 o’clock after a year’s illness with consumption. Mr. Barrett has been confined to his bed a greater share of the time for the past two months. He was up town, however last Saturday. Saturday evening he became unconscious and remained so until his death.

Patrick Barrett was born November 4, 1870 at Austin on the old homestead. He attended school in Austin and spent most of his life here. A year ago he suffered [from] pneumonia from which he never recovered, consumption following close upon his illness.

He leaves a mother, one brother George and five sisters, Mrs. A.L. Truher of this city, Mrs. Alex Ferguson of New Richland, Mrs. Annie Amos of Minneapolis, Mrs. Lynch of S. Dakota and Miss Kate Barrett of Austin.

The funeral will be held Saturday, arrangements of which are not yet complete. Interment in St. Augustine’s cemetery.

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DIED IN 1906

OBITUARY.

MRS. H.O. BASFORD.

It was not a surprise but a great shock to Mrs. H.O. Basford’s many friends when the sad news flew quickly over Austin today that she was dead. She had been failing for the past three years and for the last few weeks had been seriously ill. Monday however, her strength returned, she rallied and it was thought she might live for some time. The news of the early morning however dissipated all thought of recovery. The end came peacefully just before noon today.

Mary E. Miller was born in Milwaukee on April the 27, 1844. She removed with her parents to Winona where her girlhood was spent and where she received her education. Here she was married in September 1876 to Mr. H.O. Basford of Austin, where she has since made her home. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Winona and of the Congregational church in Austin. Her cousin Mrs. Ellen Soule of St. Paul has been with her during her last illness. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 from the home on St. Paul street, Rev. C.E. Knopf officiating. Interment in Oakwood.

Mrs. Basford came to Austin a bride thirty years ago. She will be remembered as a petite, attractive little woman, and since that time she has been closely associated with the life of our city. Up to the time when her health began to fail, she was the life of many social gatherings for both young and old. Naturally of a cheerful disposition in her younger days, she attracted many friends. She was bright, cheery and active. Always ready for a frolic, Mrs. Basford was a good neighbor and many incidents of her kindness we have heard rehearsed today by friends to whom she had turned a willing, helpful hand in times of sickness and trouble.

While devoted to her friends and happy in their society she was a lover of home. In her devotion to her husband and children she found her highest happiness. In the death of her little and only daughter Helen, the mother received a blow from which she never really recovered. She leaves beside her husband, one son Harry, also one brother, Alfred Miller of Winona to mourn her loss, and a large circle of personal friends.

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