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ALCOTT, Mrs. Mary

Minneapolis Tribune, October 8, 1909
Did Not Regain Consciousness After Automobile Accident

Stillwater, Minn., Oct 7 - (Special) - Mrs. Mary Alcott, mother of Mrs. Herbert N McKusick of Stillwater, and with whom she made her home for a time, died Saturday at Lakefield. Death was due to being thrown from an automobile a week ago last Monday. She never regained consciousness after the injury.

Mr and Mrs H. N. McKusick, their son Alcott and daughter, Miss Sarah, returned last night from attendance upon the funeral, the body being taken to Minnesota Lake, the former home of Mr and Mrs I. H. Alcott, where the funeral was held.


BALDWIN, H. E.

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, May 2, 1904
Heart Disease Causes Death of a Prominent Business Man

STILLWATER, Minn., May 9 - H. E. Baldwin, superintendent of the Eclipse mills at South Stillwater, died of heart trouble yesterday morning, aged 60 years. His surviving relatives are a widow and two children, Ernest Baldwin of Stillwater and Inez Baldwin of Minneapolis.


BEAN, Jacob W.

J.H.M. - Stillwater Lumberman, September 10, 1875

Jacob W. Bean, father of Charles and Jacob Bean Jr., of the lumbering firm of Hersey, Bean, & Brown, of this city, died at the residence of his son Charles on Saturday Sept. 4, 1875, at 9 o'clock p.m., at the advanced age of eighty years and about three months.

Mr. Bean was born in Sandwich,  New Hampshire, June 8, 1795, was united in marriage with Miss Jane Danforth in Eaton, N.H., Dec. 1, 1819, and settled in Sandwich, N.H. where they remained until the year 1834, when they removed to Orono, Maine, in which place they resided until the year 1866, when they removed to Stillwater, Minnesota, in order to be near their children.

They were the parents of six children.  The first two died in infancy.  The third child, a promising boy, died at the age of thirteen years, the other three, Charles, Jacob, and Elizabeth, (or Mrs. S.S. Morton) are all heads of families and honored members of society in this city, too well and favorably known to need any comments in that direction.  All being near at hand, they were enabled to be with him in his last sickness, to cheer and administer to his comfort.

Mr. Bean was a good man, beloved and highly respected by all who knew him East and West.  He took great pleasure in caring for the poor.  He was a great lover of the right, and as one of our citizens remarked in speaking of him, "He not only disdained to do a dishonorable thing himself, but seemed surprised that others would."  He was a man of wonderful constitution and always a hard working man.  He remarked to the writer on one occassion that he ought not to complain of his suffering, for he presumed he had brought it on largely by imprudence in overworking in former years.  He had been afflicted with asthma for about 20 years.  But in spite of all this he had not only reached his allotted "three score years and ten," but "by reason of strength" his" four score."

It is an item of interest worth noting that he was soldier in the war of 1812.

His old chronic trouble was aggravated as he thought, by his taking cold while away from home on a visit several weeks before his death.  He hastened home and took his bed from which he never got up.  Father Bean experienced religion and united with the Methodist church over 40 years ago, in his Eastern home .  In conversation with him a few days before his death he assured us that Jesus was very precious to him, and that he had abundant reason to trust Him with all his heart who had been such a true and abiding friend in all these years of the past. Two days before his death he conversed freely with his son Charles about dying, and made what suggestions he desired with regard to his business, and assured his children that he should be happy in eternity through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  The funeral took place on Monday September 6 and was largely attended by the citizen[s] of Stillwater, and a large number of friends from Minneapolis. The services were conducted by Rev. J.H. Macomber, Pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. I.N. Otis, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.

"Redeemed from earth and pain
Ah, when shall we ascend
And all in Jesus presence reign
With our translated friend!"

Portland and Bangor, Maine, papers please copy.


BENNETT, George

Stillwater Gazette, January 2, 1903
Enters Into Rest

George Bennett, One of Washington County’s Early Settlers, Succumbs to Infirmities Incident to a Great Age
 
George Bennett, mention of whose serious illness was made in Saturday’s Gazette, died yesterday at the St. Paul city hospital. Mr. Bennett has been in feeble health for some time and while visiting his granddaughter at North St. Paul was taken seriously ill, and as it was impossible to bring him home he was taken to the city hospital as stated.

Surviving Mr. Bennett are four daughters, Mrs. James McGuire, Mrs. Herbert Rogers, Mrs. John Daly, of this county, and Mrs. Jordan Brown of Medford, Oregon, and two sons, Geo W. Bennett of this county and Harvey Bennett, River Falls. Mr. Bennett was born in New York state and was 86 years of age. He came to Stillwater in the year 1847 and soon thereafter settled on a farm in what is now the town of May . His wife died fifteen years ago.
        
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon from the residence of his son, George W. Bennett, in the town of May , at 2 o’clock. The Rev. S. J. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. The body of Mr. Bennett will be interred at the Withrow cemetery by the side of that of his wife.


BERSCHENS, William

Special to the Minneapolis Tribune,  August 6, 1906
Prosperous Farmer Dies Suddenly

STILLWATER, Minn., August 6 - Coroner Wells was called to Oakdale on account of the sudden death of William Berschens, a well known and prosperous farmer, aged 75 years. Coroner Wells found that death was due to natural causes. Deceased had been ailing for several years with several diseases. He leaves a widow and two sons.


BODEN, Elizabeth

Special to the Minneapolis Tribune, April 5, 1892

STILLWATER, Minn.,  April 4 - Mrs Elizabeth Boden, aged 73 years, died at the home of her son, John Boden, today.


BRONSON, Mrs. David

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, July 17, 1905
Prominent Stillwater Woman Passed Away Yesterday.

STILLWATER, Minn., July 17 - Mrs. David Bronson, one of the early residents of Stillwater and wife of a leading lumberman, died yesterday afternoon, aged 64. The deceased had been a resident since 1855, coming here from Maine and was the mother of R. H. Bronson, vice president of the First National bank. The other child is James R. Bronson, Stillwater. Mrs. Bronson always took a charitable part in church work and will be greatly missed.


BROWN, Zoe

Minneapolis Tribune,  August 18, 1880

BROWN - At Lakeland, Minn., on Sunday, Aug. 13th, Zoe, daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Brown, formerly of this city.


BROWNE, Charles H

Special to the Minneapolis Tribune, March 1, 1909
Old Stillwater Resident Dead

STILLWATER, Minn., March 1 - The death of Charles H. Browne at Los Angeles, Cal., where he went two years ago, was reported Saturday. He was a resident of Stillwater 10 years and county auditor 11 years. A widow survives and will bring the body here for interment. The funeral will be under Masonic auspices.


BURMEISTER, Mrs. Frederick

Minneapolis Tribune, April 10, 1906

STILLWATER, Minn., Apr 10 - Mrs Frederick Burmeister, residing with her daughter in the town of Lakeland, died Monday afternoon of heart failure.  Deceased was an early resident of Washington county and was 80 years old.


CAPRON, A. A.

Minneapolis Tribune,  October 25, 1889
Stillwater News

The funeral of the late A. A. Capron will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his brother, W. M.  Capron, South Third street.  The deceased was a member of the Last Man's Club, of Company B, 1st Minnesota, and in accordance with a rule of the club, the pall bearers will be selected from among the surviving members.  This death and that of Conrade Van Vorhes are the ones occurring since the club was organized.


CARLEY, Mrs. W. G.

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, April 29, 1896

 STILLWATER, Minn.,  April 28 - Mrs W. G. Carley died this morning after a long illness.  She was 43 years old and has been prominent in charitable work.


CARLI, John W.

The Stillwater Messenger, Tuesday, March 17, 1863

Mr. John W. Carli, of the firm of Carli & Co., Druggist of this place died last Thursday evening after struggling with a pulmonary difficulty of several years standing. Mr. Carli was a young man of twenty-two years, and was one of the few that age who could date his birth so far back in this place. He was a young man of fine business attainments, and was universally beloved by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. Possessed of a quiet and retiring disposition, his associations were confined principally to his business acquaintances and the family and immediate social relations of life; and in these, alone, his true worth was only known and appreciated.

Mr. Carli had been afflicted for some four years with a pulmonary difficulty, induced by too close attention to business, and up to a few days ago had entertained strong hopes of recovery. He was interred in our city cemetery last Saturday - his funeral being attended by a large number of citizens.

The death of this member of the firm will in no way interrupt the business of the firm of Carli & Co., Mr. Butler having heretofore been the active member of the Company.


CHRISTOPHER, A. L.

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, March 17, 1886

A. L. Christopher, the merchant tailor, whose serious illness has been noted at various times of late, died on Saturday evening. He suffered great pain during the last day or two of his illness. Yesterday a post mortem was held by several physicians, and it was found that the cause of death was an abscess of the cere belluim [sic], (little brain). An ounce of pus was removed from the brain. It was the opinion of the physicians during Mr. Christopher’s illness, that the brain fever originated from a chronic disease of the ear, but such was not the case, as the abscess was not caused by the ear ailment. Deceased was about thirty-four years old, and unmarried. He had lived in Stillwater about six years, and had become quite well acquainted with the business men of this city, among whom he had many friends. The body was shipped to Reeds City, Mich., yesterday by direction of a brother of Mr. Christopher, and the interment will be near his old home.


CLARKE, Marian I. (nee FOSS)

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, January 20, 1886

Mrs. Marion I. Clarke, wife of city engineer Lewis W. Clarke, died at 5:30 p.m., yesterday of consumption aged twenty-four years and six months. Deceased was born in this city where she has always resided. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. H. Foss and is kindly remembered as a most estimable lady. She had been a sufferer from consumption for some time and made a brave struggle against that dread disease. All that medical science could accomplish or loving hearts suggest was done for the invalid, but only temporary relief was obtained. A husband and little son are left to mourn the untimely death of a devoted wife and mother.

The funeral will take place from the residence No. 816 Fourth street , at 2 p.m., to-morrow. The pall bearers are all members of the T. T. T. club of which deceased was a member, as follows: W. H. Bromley, Herb. N. McKusick, W. J. May, Charles Foster, W. K. Wurdemann and Lee Murphy.


CONNOR, Mrs. Alphonsine (nee  POIRIER)

June 3, 1926
Former Superiorite Dies in Michigan
Mrs. Alphonsine Connor Had Lived Here for 15 Years

Mrs. Alphonsine Connor, age 64 died Wednesday at her home at Dearborn, Mich., were she has resided for the past two years, having moved there from Superior. Mrs. Connor resided in Superior for 15 years prior to moving to Dearborn.  She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. M. B. Holden, 1821 Ogden avenue; Mrs. H. Kaltenhauser, Duluth; Mrs. E. R. Young, Dearborn: one brother, P. A. Poirier, 1523 Eighteenth street, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Poirier, Minneapolis.

Mrs. Connor was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church and a member of St. Anne of the Lakes Society of the St. Louis parish. The body will arrived in Superior Saturday morning and will be taken to the J. E. Nicol mortuary pending funeral arrangements.


CORCORAN, Mrs. Daniel (nee DOWNEY)

Stillwater Daily Gazette, Monday, November 9, 1903

Has Gone to Final Rest
Mrs. Daniel Corcoran Was Highly Esteemed and Old Resident of This Vicinity.

Mrs. Daniel Corcoran, Sr., passed from life at 6 o’clock this morning at the family home in the town of Stillwater not far from this city. She was ailing for some time with stomach trouble and became quite sick three weeks ago. She was 70 years of age.

Mrs. Corcoran was an estimable lady, held in high esteem by a large circle of friends, and was a Christian woman who practiced faithfully the cardinal virtues. She was a resident of this city and the immediate vicinity for the past 45 years and was regarded as a kind woman to her neighbors and devoted to her family.

Her maiden name was Downey, a sister of Major Mark W. Downey, a veteran of the civil war, who was well known hereabouts and died eighteen years ago. She was first married to a Mr. Farrell and afterwards to Daniel Corcoran who survives as also do the following children: John Corcoran of the state of Washington; Daniel Corcoran, Jr., living at the homestead; Mrs. Hugh McNevin, daughter by the first husband, living in California and who is here on a visit; Morris Farrell, of Alaska, and James and William Farrell of the state of Washington.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning, requiem mass being sung at St. Michael’s church at 9:30 o’clock. The interment will take place at the South Stillwater Catholic cemetery.


DAY, Mary

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, March 17, 1886

The Last Sad Rites

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Day, whose sad and sudden death was mentioned in the Gazette on Monday will take place from the family residence corner of Fourth and Hancock streets at 2 p.m., tomorrow. Services will be conducted by the Rev. H. D. Simpson, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member. Word was received from her sister, Mrs. Bean, of New York , that it will be impossible for the latter to attend the funeral. She is now at the bedside of her aged mother in Oldtown , Me. The aged lady, who was in feeble health, was prostrated by the intelligence of the sudden death of her daughter and is now quite low. Profound sorrow is expressed for the stricken family by their friends.
         
Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, March 17, 1886

Laid to Rest

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Day took place from the family residence corner of Fourth and Hancock streets at 2 p.m. to-day. Services were conducted by the Rev. D. H. Simpson, pastor of the First Baptist church, and a quartet composed of Mrs. Stella Baker Miss Grace Gates and Messrs. W. H. Beardsley and Westley Northey sang several appropriate selections. The floral offerings were beautiful and arranged in a tasteful manner.

The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of mourning friends. The pall bearers were Messrs. B. A. Thing, Thos. Sutherland, W. H. Beardsley, Wesley Northey, N. O. Castle and Dr. G. E. Clark.


DICKINSON, Mrs. A. L.

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, June 20, 1903

Stillwater Resident Dies

STILLWATER, Minn., June 20 - Mrs. A. L. Dickinson, a resident of Washington County for nearly forty years, died Thursday at West Superior, where she had been visiting. Deceased was 68 years and is survived by eight sons.


DOYLE, Thomas

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, September 22, 1904
Stillwater Resident Dies.

STILLWATER, Minn., Sept 22 - Thomas Doyle, a resident of this city for many years, died last evening of paralysis. He was 55 years old. A widow and five children survive him.


DUEL, Julius

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, January 13, 1886
Laid to Rest

The funeral of the late Julius Duel, editor of the St. Croix Post, took place from the Northwestern hotel at 2 p.m. to-day. The Sons of Herman, Odd Fellows and the Maennerchor society turned out in a body, wearing the regalia peculiar to each order and followed the remains to their last resting place in Fairview cemetery. The service at the house consisted in an address in the German language by Dr. Hinch, editor of the Minneapolis Free Press, in which the speaker paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the deceased. The Maennerchor sang several appropriate selections, after which the procession formed, and, headed by the Stillwater band proceeded to the grave. A large number of friends of the family attended the funeral in carriages. Thus ends the earthly career of one whose untimely death is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends.

The pall bearers were two from each of the societies of which deceased was a member, as follows: From the Maennerchor—Thos. Walters and George Rogentine; Sons of Herman - G. Klepps and August Eggert; Odd Fellows - John Booren and Chas. Holcombe. Members of the city press attended in a body.


ELDRIDGE, Sarah L. (nee JUDD)

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, October 13, 1886
Death of Mrs. Ariel Eldridge

Another one of the very oldest of the old settlers has passed away. Mrs. Eldridge, who has been an invalid for many years, died this forenoon at her residence on Main street.

Her maiden name was Sarah L. Judd. She came to Stillwater in 1846, from Marine, Ill. In 1848 she taught the first public school ever opened in Stillwater, or in the territory, and was married the same year to Ariel Eldridge, also one of the old settlers. They have resided continuously in Stillwater during the past forty years.

The deceased was born in Connecticut June 26, 1802, and was consequently in the 85th year of her age.

Sam Judd, of Marine, Frank Judd, of this city are nephews of hers, and Mrs. Geo. F. Sabin, of this city, is her niece. The funeral will occur tomorrow, at 2 o’clock from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr. Carroll officiating.


ELLIOTT, Daniel

Stillwater Gazette. Wednesday 3, 1886
Quietly Passed Away

Daniel Elliott, proprietor of the Elliott house, Nos. 118-120 South Third street , died very suddenly in his room at the hotel at an early hour this morning. The immediate cause of his death was a failure of the heart’s action. Mr. Elliott had been more or less of an invalid for the past eight years, having been stricken with a severe illness at the time indicated, but it was not until last June that he became completely prostrated. His malady took the form of a complication of illnesses in which sore eyes and neuralgic pains figured conspicuously. He was also much debilitated. He struggled along through the summer months, now better, now worse, but always cheerful. With the cooler weather of the fall came a change for the better, and for a time Mr. Elliott regained considerable of his lost health and was very bouyant [sic] in spirits. With the coming of the chilling blasts of winter he contracted a severe cold, and the neuralgic pains returned causing him much pain. At one time his face was badly swollen and he suffered severely day and night but bore the pain heroically. He rallied from this affliction only to be assailed by another for again he contracted a severe cold. This was two or three weeks ago. Since then he has been in a very feeble condition, and his friends knew that his time on earth was slowly drawing to a close, but his death at this time was wholly unexpected. Yesterday and last night he was in much the same condition he had been in for several days, very weak and afflicted with a troublesome cough. He was attended by members of his family who administered the medicines prescribed by the family physician, at regular intervals.

At 3:30 o’clock this morning Mrs. Elliott, who occupied a room adjoining that of her husband there being a door leading from one apartment to the other, entered the sick room and administered a dose of medicine to the patient who seemed to be resting easily. His wife left him sleeping quietly. At 6 o’clock she entered the room again and found him dead. He had passed away without a struggle, his features bearing the expression of peaceful slumber. Deceased was born in County Derry in the north of Ireland and was in the 58th year of his age at the time of his death. When quite young he removed from his native county to St. Johns , N. B. where he lived for several years. Thirty years ago he came to Stillwater , where he continued to reside up to the time of his death. Some twenty-six years ago he was married in this city to Miss Mary A. McDermott, who survives him, together with two sons, James and Frank and a daughter, Miss Emma. He also leaves three brothers, Edward of this city, James of Oak Park, and William of Grant township.

Mr. Elliott was well known and highly respected in this city and county. For six years, (two terms,) he was a member of the city council. Before his illness he engaged each winter in the lumbering business in which he was successful. A year ago he built the Elliott house, in which he, in conjunction with his son James, has successfully carried on the hotel business since. He was of an affable nature and a pleasant companion. He had no idea that he was in immediate danger of death, and only on Thursday spoke of changes and improvements he intended to make up on his property in the spring. He was an honorary member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians which order will conduct his funeral from his late residence on Monday at 9 a.m.


FOGLE, Henry C.

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, October 16, 1903

Former Stillwater Man Dies in Chicago

STILLWATER, Minn., Oct 16 - A telegram from Chicago yesterday announced the death of Henry C Fogle, who was for many years manager of the Minnesota Thrasher company in Stillwater. He was largely interested in Canton, O., where he resided after leaving Stillwater in 1897.


FOLEY, William

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, March 2, 1897

STILLWATER, Minn., March 1 - William Foley, a well known early settler, died yesterday, aged 75 years.  He was the father of James G. Foley.


FRAYER, Nellie

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, August 9, 1905
Woman "Lifer" Dies in Stillwater Prison

STILLWATER, Minn., Aug 8 - Nellie Frayer, after serving eight years of a life sentence in prison for the murder of her child near Brainerd, died today of consumption. She was 44 years old, and was received at the prison March 15, 1897.


FRELIGH, John

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, March 24, 1903

Former Stillwater Man Dies in Michigan

STILLWATER, Minn., March 24 - John Freligh died Sunday at Saginaw, Mich., aged about 80 years. His son, Dr E. O. B. Freligh, has been at his bedside for two weeks, and will arrive with the body today for interment in Fairview cemetery.

John Freligh and his wife lived in this city several years, but went to Saginaw two years ago.


GILMAN, Mrs. Elizabeth S.

Minneapolis Tribune, June 17, 1899

STILLWATER, Minn.,  June 17 -  The death of Mrs Elizabeth Gilman, widow of the late Rev. Nelson Clark and mother of Dr T. C. Clark, of this city, occurred yesterday morning.


GRIMS, George

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, August 9, 1905
Death of Inveterate Drinker at Stillwater

STILLWATER, Minn., April 14 - George Grims, a steamboat engineer, who has been drinking heavily during the winter, was found dead in a saloon Sunday night. Coroner Freligh pronounced death due to alcoholism. He has relatives at Galena, Ill., and was about 60 years old.


GRUNDQUIST, Frank J.

Minneapolis Tribune, March 2, 1904

Prominent Stillwater Man Dies Suddenly

STILLWATER, March 2 - Frank J. Grunquist died at his home in this city at 12 o'clock last night after a week's illness. Pneumonia was the malady. He was for many years an efficient police officer of the city, and resigned but a few days ago, the same taking effect March 1, that he might engage in private business. He was 38 years of age, and leaves a widow and three children.


HADLEY, Isaac H.

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, July 18, 1904

STILLWATER, Minn., July 18 - Isaac H. Hadley, son of Sam H. Hadley, of Stillwater, died Saturday of consumption at Spokane Falls, Wash.

He was twenty-three years old.


HALL, Mrs. William

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune,  October 31, 1904
Esteemed Resident of Stillwater Passes Away.

STILLWATER, Minn., Oct 31 - Mrs. William H. Hall, an esteemed resident of Stillwater, for many years, died yesterday at the age of 69 years. Paralysis was the immediate cause of death. Surviving are husband, six daughters and one son, one of the daughters being Mrs. Allison C. Brokaw, Minneapolis.

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune,  November 2, 1904
Tribute to the Dead
Funeral of Mrs. W. W. Hall, of Stillwater Took Place Yesterday.

STILLWATER, Minn., Nov 2 - The funeral of Mrs. W. W. Hall, whose death occurred Sunday morning at her home, 462 West Wilkin street, took place at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted at the home. Rev S. J. Kennedy, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, officiating.

Beautiful floral tributes surrounded the casket, the most pretentious being received from the employees of the auditing department of the Great Northern railroad and the G. A. R. post of Stillwater.

Mrs. Hall had been a resident of Stillwater over fifty years and is survived by her husband, six daughters and one son. She was beloved by all who knew her and the services yesterday were attended by many friends and relatives from various parts of the Northwest.


HALL, William W.

Minneapolis Tribune, November 13, 1907
Aged Minnesotan Dies
W. W. Hall, Well Known Pioneer, Called by Death
Was Resident of Stillwater When Minneapolis Was Only a Collection of Indian Tepees - Served in Civil War

W. W. Hall, a pioneer Minnesotan, died yesterday at 6:30 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs A. C. Brokaw, 2918 Park avenue. He has been in ill health for two months, death resulting from apoplexy.

Although Mr Hall was not a pioneer resident of Minneapolis, he was acquainted with the present site of this city when it was but a collection of Indian tepees. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death and a greater portion of his life was spent at Stillwater, where he was a resident for over 50 years. For 25 years he was night guard captain at the state penitentiary. Upon the death of his wife at Stillwater, two years ago, he took up his residence with a daughter, Mrs M. D. Barnidge, at Chippewa Falls, and a year ago he came to Minneapolis and has since made his residence here with another daughter, Mrs A. G. Brokaw, at whose home he died yesterday.

Mr Hall served during the civil war and was a member of a G. A. R. post at Stillwater. He was also affiliated with Minnesota Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F., at Stillwater.

The deceased is survived by six daughters and one son as follows: Mrs. Chas. J. Jacobs and Mrs. G. T. Tavitt, Chicago, Mrs. E. P. Crosamon, Everett, Mass., Mrs A. E. Smith, Garettson, S. D., Mrs. M. D. Barnidge and Mrs A. C. Brokaw, Minneapolis, and W. W. Hall, Jr., Pasco, Wash.

The funeral services will be held at Stillwater at a time to be announced later.

Minneapolis Tribune, November 14, 1907
Funeral of W. W. Hall.

The funeral services of W. W. Hall will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs A. C. Brokaw, 2918 Park avenue. Rev. F. J. Kennedy of Stillwater, will officiate. The body will be taken to Stillwater by chartered car and interment will take place there. Services at the cemetery will be in charge of the Stillwater Lodge, I. O. O. F., of which Mr. Hall was a member for twenty-five years. Mr. Hall, who died Tuesday evening, was a pioneer of Minnesota, having resided at Stillwater for over fifty years.


HAWKINS, O. P.

Stillwater Gazette, April 7, 1886
The Last Sad Rites

The funeral of the late O. P. Hawkins took place from the Ascension Episcopal church, on north Third street, at three p.m. to-day, under the auspices of the Knights Templar and was largely attended. Damascus Commandery of St. Paul sent over twenty-five Knights who were accompanied by the First Regiment band, and Bayard commandery No. 11, of this city turned out twenty-one knights. The services were conducted by the Rev. E. G. Cook, pastor of St. Paul’s Episcopal church, St. Paul . A large number of friends of the deceased filled the church during the impressive Episcopal service for the dead. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Masterman, Mr. Frank Berry, and Miss Laura Dexter chanted several appropriate selections. There was a profusion of very beautiful flowers.

The pall bearers were: From Damascus Commandery - Messrs. R. C. Mussy, J. H. Millbank, J. H. Dodge, and Geo. W. Freeman. From Bayard Commandery - Messrs. S. P. Richardson, Dr. Murry, Rev. G. W. Harrington and Wm. Chalmers.


ISERMANN, August F.

Stillwater Daily Gazette, Monday, August 31, 1936
A. F. Iserman Dies at Hospital
Local Resident Succumbs After Two Weeks' Illness

August F. Isermann passed away at Lakeview Memorial hospital Monday, August 31, 1936, after a two weeks' illness.

Mr. Isermann was born in Stillwater March 5, 1869, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August F. W. Isermann. He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Wolf of this city in April, 1900. He followed the lumber trade for many years.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Melvin O. Johnson and Lucile of Bayport; three sons, William and Floyd of St. Paul and Elmer of Minneapolis, and three grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Robert McLeer, Mrs. Orange Burkleo and Mrs. Wilhelmina Colemeier, all of this city; three brothers, Wm. and Louis of this city and Henry of St. Paul.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with interment at Fairview . The Rev. Thomas Dewhurst will officiate.


JOHNSON, Alexander

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, March 21, 1905
Prominent Lumberman Dead
Alexander Johnson, of Stillwater, Dies of Heart Trouble

STILLWATER, Minn., March 21 - Alexander Johnson, a well known Stillwater logger and lumberman, who has been confined to his room for several weeks with heart trouble, died very suddenly, shortly after noon yesterday. Mr Johnson had been improving and it was expected by his physician and members of the family that he would soon be able to be about again, but after eating a hearty dinner yesterday, he fell back on his pillow in a stupor and died a few moments later.

Alexander Johnson was about 68 years of age and came to Stillwater more than forty years ago. He was for many years engaged in logging and lumbering on the St Croix and also conducted a clothing store in this city, which he closed out a few years ago. He had amassed considerable wealth and was interested in a number of business ventures here and elsewhere. He was a member of Stillwater lodge, No. 179, B. P. O. Elks. Deceased is survived by a widow, four sons and one daughter. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow afternoon, from the Swedish Lutheran church.


JOURDAN, Oliver

Special Dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune, September 6, 1882
Death at Stillwater

STILLWATER, Sept 5 -  Oliver Jourdan died at the city hospital yesterday noon.  The funeral will be from his brother Peter's residence, probably tomorrow morning.  He was 35 years old and leaves two orphan children, the mother of which died two weeks ago.  The youngest is only six months old.


KAPPLER, Frank

Special to the Minneapolis Tribune, October 18, 1906
Met Peculiar Death
Young Man Near Stillwater Falls From Wagon Tongue and Head Is Crushed.

STILLWATER, Minn., Oct 18 - Frank Kappler, aged 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian, residing a few miles south of this place, met death in a peculiar manner late yesterday afternoon. Kappler was hauling corn to the crib. For some reason he stepped from the wagon on the tongue. This frightened the horses and they began to run. Kappler lost his hold and falling to the ground was run over by the heavily loaded wagon, one of the wheels crushing his head. He was unmarried. Coroner Wells decided an inquest would not be necessary.


KENNEMAN, Annie (nee SCHOW)

Stillwater Daily Gazette, Wednesday, July 19, 1899
Died This Afternoon

Mrs. Adolph Kenneman, nee Annie Schow, aged 23 years, died today at 12:30 p.m. of typhoid fever and heart failure, after an illness of a few weeks, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Kenneman, on South First street, to which place she was removed from her home on South Broadway, about two weeks since. She has been under the treatment of two or three physicians and a trained nurse, but their efforts were in vain and she passed to the great beyond about noon today, mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Left to mourn her loss is a husband, to whom she was married last April, a mother, two sisters and four brothers, being Mrs. H. C. Cummings, of St. Paul; Susie, James E., William, Harry and Johnnie.

The funeral services will be held at the residence of Wm. Kenneman, South First street , Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock.


KENNEY, John

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, September 1, 1886
Death of John Kenney

John Kenney died last night at his residence corner of Orleans and Main streets from a fever. Mr. Kenney was one of Stillwater’s pioneers and well known citizens. He was born in Ireland October 17th, 1817 and came to this country in 1840. After two years in Brooklyn and several years in Pennsylvania Mr. Kenney came to Stillwater in 1855. He was in the employ of one firm, Hersey and Staples, now Hersey and Bean, for 28 years. At the time of his death he was serving his second year as bridge master.


KENNEY, Mrs. John

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, May 26, 1886

Mrs. John Kenney died at an early hour this morning at her home in the southern part of the city, of congestion of the lungs, aged 65 years. Deceased was born in Ireland . She came to this country in early life and had been a resident of Stillwater for nearly thirty years. For some time past Mrs. Kenney suffered great pain from the disease which finally caused her death. She was an excellent old lady, respected by all who knew her. Besides a husband she leaves several children to mourn her loss, among the number being the wife of chief of police Shortall. The funeral will take place from St. Michael’s church at 9 o’clock next Monday morning.


KIRKE, James B.

Minneapolis Tribune, August 12, 1888
A Minneapolis Convict Dead

STILLWATER, Aug 11 - [Special] - James B Kirke, a convict sent to the state prison from Hennepin County for larceny one year ago, died this morning of inflammation of the bowels, aged 24 years.  His term of sentence was two and a half years.  He was a native of Scotland, and, having been in poor health and being an excellent scholar, had been given light work of a clerical nature.  So far as is known to the prison officials he had no relatives in this country.  He will be buried tomorrow in the potters' field at the expense of the state.


KLING, Gustaf

Minneapolis Tribune, June 4, 1889
Stillwater
Death by the Rope
Sensational Suicide of a German at Marine

Gustaf Kling, a Swede, 60 years of age, committed suicide at Marine, yesterday.  He had been under an acute religious mania, but had exhibited no indication of a suicidal intent.  His wife died a few years ago, and his only son was induced to imbibe a large quantity of whisky, by some fellows in a saloon, in the way of a joke, causing the young man's death.  Mr Kling, Sr., walked out of the house yesterday without saying a word, and was found a few hours later dead, with a rope around his neck, the rope fastened to a small oak tree.  His head was not more than two feet from the ground.  He had simply choked himself to death by resting a portion of his body on the rope.


LARSON, Arthur

Stillwater Daily Gazette, Saturday, July 23, 1906
Recovers Drowned Body
Funeral of Arthur Larson Will be Held Tomorrow Afternoon at South Stillwater .

The body of Arthur Larson who was drowned Saturday morning in the St. Croix at South Stillwater was recovered Saturday night. Coroner Wells pronounced it a case of accidental drowning.

The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, and a half hour later at the Swedish Lutheran church in South Stillwater . The interment will take place at Hazelwood cemetery, South Stillwater .


LEECH, John

Special Telegram to the Minneapolis Tribune, March 8, 1896

STILLWATER, Minn.,  March 7 - John Leech, one of the pioneer residents of this city, and one of the oldest pilots on the St. Croix and Mississippi, died today of old age.  Deceased was 78 years of age, a native of Ireland, and came here in 1845.


LOWELL, Mattie

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, March 3, 1886

On Sunday morning at 8 o’clock, Miss Mattie Lowell died of Bright's disease after a painful illness of some months duration. Almost a year ago the disease became pronounced in character, and the young lady was confined to her home during part of the summer months suffering intensely. There is no malady more painful, and few more deadly than Brights disease, and from the first the family, and Miss Lowell herself, felt that it was but a question of time when she must succumb to the inevitable.

She bore up heroically, however, and met the king of terrors without fear, remarking shortly before death, “I did not think it was so easy to die.” Deceased will be kindly remembered by many people who had business in the office the clerk of the district court, as the capable and obliging clerk employed there for some time. By her pleasant manners, kindly disposition and many other womanly qualities, Miss Lowell won many friends who will hear of her death with keen sorrow. She was nineteen years old on February 22. Her family have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends in their affliction. The funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. to-morrow from the family residence on Cherry street , the Rev. Dr. J. H. Carroll, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiating.

Stillwater Gazette, Wednesday, March 3, 1886
 At Rest

The funeral of the late Miss Mattie Lowell took place from the family residence on Cherry street , at 11 a.m. to-day. The Rev. Dr. J. H. Carroll officiated and delivered an eloquent tribute to the worth of the deceased.

The floral offerings were very beautiful and appropriate, a number of them being exquisitely blended, forming appropriate emblems. The remains were followed to their last resting place in Fairview cemetery by a long procession of sorrowing friends.

The pall-bearers were: C. A. Bennett, W. R. Lehmieke, C. P. Holcombe, W. K. Wurdeman, L. R. Root and George Torinus.

[Bright's Disease is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic nephritis. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully-understood etiologies. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brights_Disease]

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