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BAARSTAD, Sarah (d. 1903)
BABCOCK, George (d. 1927)
Funeral for both men will be held at A. C. Harlow's mortuary at 1:30 P. M. Thursday. Interment will follow in the Saxon cemetery. George Babcock is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ina Babcock, and five sisters: Mrs. Ray Marshall, Park. Mrs. Zellah Hatter, City. Mrs. Charles Thomas and Miss Ilene Babcock, Wickersham, and Mrs. Peter Swan of Prairie. BABCOCK, Peter J. (d. 1911)
Peter Jackson Babcock, aged 47 years, died from the effects of a
self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday evening at 9 o'clock at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Harvey G. Stearns, at Park, this county. Mr. Babcock
was a boltcutter by occupation and had resided in the State of Washington
about thirteen years. Recently he has been living with his sister's family
at Park, where he and his brother-in-law have been engaged in cutting
shingle bolts. Mr. Babcock had been despondent for about three months,
but his tragic death came as a great shock to his family. The wound
that caused his death was inflicted with a 24.20 caliber rifle, the bullet
penetrating the heart. The shot was fired by the man using his toe to
pull the trigger. Death was instantaneous, and the only witness to the tragedy
was a sister of the dead man. Mr. Babcock is survived by his widow, Rose
Babcock, who is now at Grand Rapids, Mich., and one son by a former marriage;
also three sisters, Mrs. Zellah Roynane and Mrs. Minnie B. Stearns, of Park,
Wash., and Mrs. Ann Fouts, of Howard City, Mich., and one brother, William
Babcock, who resides at Park, Wash. The body was brought here yesterday
afternoon and removed to the parlors of Mock & Hill, in the Maple block,
where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday forenoon at 11 o'clock,
with Rev. Earle Naftzger, pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church
officiating. Interment is to be made in Bay View cemetery. Mr. Babcock was
formerly foreman for the Geneva Mill company at Geneva, Wash. BABCOCK, William E. (d. 1927)
William E. Babcock, aged 31 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Cecille Babcock, passed away at the Wheaton Lumber Camp near Wickersham as the result of an accident Monday afternoon, January 3rd. Mr. Babcock had been a resident of Park for the past 22 years, and besides his widow is survived by one son, Joe Cecille, age 8 years, 2 daughters, Eloise age 6 and Violet age 4. His mother Mrs. Ina Babcock of Wickersham, and one brother, George of Wickersham, and five sisters, Mrs. Ray Marshall, Park, Mrs. Charles Hatter, City, Mrs. Charles Thomas, Wickersham, Mrs. Pete Swan, Prairie, Washington and Miss Ilene Babcock of Wickersham, besides many friends who will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. The body rests at the Harlow Mortuary Home, Holly and Forest street and funeral announcements will be made later. BABER, Carrie B. (d. 1885)
Carrie Bowman Baber, Mrs. James M., daughter of the late Rev. B. B. Bowman
of Kent Co., Mich. & Mary Bowman now of Deception Pass, Fidalgo Island;
born 3 Aug 1849 Blair, Waterloo Co., Ontario. 1856 moved to Otterbein Univ.,
near Columbus, Ohio; attended the Univ. a short while, grad. Hillsdale
College, Mich., 1873; taught 1 year at Grandville, Mich, married, moved
to Sterling, Illinois, then to Dunlap, Iowa where her husband engaged
in mercantile pursuits. In 1883 moved to Riverside, Calif., engaging in
raisin/orange culture. At Riverside she suffered an attack of typhoid fever
which developed into consumption. Three months ago she came to Puget Sound
to be with her mother, sister & 2 brothers, Amos & A. C. Bowman of
Fidalgo Island. Her decline was rapid. BACHMAN, Jacob (d. 1913)
BAER, William (d. 1923)
William Baer, a pioneer of 40 years in Whatcom county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Jensen, east of Ferndale. He had been ill several weeks, having returned from California, where he went in hopes of bettering his health, on recently.
Mr. Baer was 70 years old and on March 3 would have been 71. He was born at Red Bud, Ill. Five daughters and two sons survive, they being Mrs. Frank Wifler, Mrs. Walter Jensen, Mrs. Alvin Small, Mrs. Harry Storrs, Elsie Baer, W. F. Baer and J. L. Baer. All reside in this county. Five brothers and four sisters also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Congregational church here, with A. F. Palmer in charge of the service. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery under George A. Monroe's direction. BAILEY, Archie (d. 1898)
A sad accident occurred at the Roper camp last Thursday morning which resulted in the death of Archie Bailey. The young man was employed as a hook tender, and in the course of his labors was between two logs which were being hauled up the skid. Wishing to change the position of one of the logs he released the "dog" from one side, when one of the pieces of timber veered over and struck him in the vicinity of the groin, producing injuries which resulted in his death in about two hours. A messenger was sent to Blaine as soon as the horrible accident happened for medical assistance, but before his return the young man had expired. The unfortunate was well and favorably known here, and was a brother of Mrs. Ed. Rohrbacher and also of John Bailey, the clerk of A. L. Johnson. The young man's parents reside at Lynden to which point the body was taken for burial Friday morning. The parents and relatives have the sympathy of a large number of friends in this sad bereavement, both here and in Lynden, where the family have resided for some time.
BAILEY, Charles A. (d. 1911)
Charles Allen Bailey, aged 79 years, a resident of Whatcom county for more than twenty-six years, passed away at the old homestead at Forest Grove, near Central, this county, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, death being due to apoplexy. Mr. Bailey had been ill for more than fourteen months. He was the father of Mrs. O. D. Lamoureaux and E. A. Parker, pioneer residents of this county. The body of Mr. Bailey was shipped to Snohomish today by Mock & Hill, the Elk street funeral directors, interment to be made at that place. BAILEY, Dana (d. 1914) The funeral of Dana Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carr Bailey, who died at the family home Wednesday evening, May 6, was held at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, the Rev. C. E. Hodges officiating at the services. The church was filled with friends of the deceased and the family, and beautiful floral offerings testified to the regard and esteem in which the young man was held. Mr. Hodges spoke feelingly of the cheerful courage with which Mr. Bailey had borne his long and painful illness, and of the Christian spirit in which he had faced the end. A choir composed of Mmes. Ireland and Thompson and Messrs. Helder and Hall, with Mrs. Jamieson at the organ, rendered appropriate musical selections, while choir and congregation joined in singing "Nearer My God to Thee," a favorite hymn of the deceased. Besides the parents, the deceased leaves two brother, J. P. Bailey, of Blaine, and Ed Bailey, of Lynden, and three sisters, Mrs. Rohrbacher, of Seattle, Misses Daisy and Nettie Bailey, of Lynden, the former, Dana's twin sister. Mrs. Bailey was unable to attend the funeral of her son on account of the serious illness of Miss Nettie. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bailey, of Blaine, and Mr. and Mrs. Rohrbacher and daughter Edna, of Seattle, were here for the funeral services, and among out-of-town friends who attended were Mrs. Hall, Miss Parish and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Larson, of Blaine, and Mr. J. Bailey of Nooksack. The pall bearers were Gordon McElman [McElmon?], Leo Hyde, Roy Parks, Dave Larson, Clyde Eaton and Lavine Simonson. The bereaved parents and brothers and sisters have the sincerest sympathy of the entire community in their time of sorrow.
Dana Bailey was born in Kansas, October 20, 1886, and died at the home of his parents in Lynden, May 6, 1914. He lived for several years in Blaine at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. J. Rohrbacher, afterwards going with her and her husband to Portland, and then to Seattle in the spring of 1913. There he had an attack of appendicitis from which he never fully recovered. He returned home last November since which time he has suffered from chronic catarrh and a complication of diseases and for several weeks it was known that his recovery was impossible. BAILEY, James (d. 1903)
Jas. Bailey died here Sunday at 10:30 a. m. of old age infirmities and paralysis. He was born in Bellefonte, Center County, Pa., May 2, 1816. He has spent the last three years of his life in this state with his son Frank at this place and James at Nooksack. Besides these two there is another son Malon, residing in the state of Arkansas and three daughters, Mrs. Clara Gaines of Arkansas, Mrs. Reta Alman of Alma, Ill., and Mrs. Lettie Percell of Patoka, Ill. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey here Monday afternoon. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery. BAILEY, James H. (d. 1928)
SUMAS, July 5. -- James H. Bailey, 78, a resident of Whatcom county for the past twenty years, died at his home here Tuesday. He leaves to survive a widow, Florence A. Bailey; a son, Ralph, of Yakima; a sister Lucinda Marsh, of Sumas, and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced at the Gillies mortuary.
BAILEY, James L. (d. 1920) James Lynn Bailey, aged 57 years, passed away at his home in Nooksack yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, after an illness which lasted more than two years. Born in Clearfield, Pa., Mr. Bailey, while still a young man, came west to seek his fortune among the opportunities of frontier life, and over 30 years ago took up his abode at Nooksack, where he has resided since. Mr. Bailey acted as one of the early directors of the Farmers' Mutual Telephone company and was an ardent farmer and fruit grower, and with the help of his sons, built up a well-equipped and modern dairy farm. The deceased man was a member and an ardent worker in the M. E. church of Nooksack, where he will be missed seriously.
Surviving Mr. Bailey are the widow, four daughters, Mrs. L. C. Harvey, of Nooksack; Mrs. C. I. Massey, Jefferson, South Dakota; Mrs. A. S. Phillips, Hiawatha, Kansas, and Miss Maude, of Nooksack, and three sons, Ward, at Kannasket; Lynn and Dwight, at the family home, in Nooksack. Funeral arrangements will be made as soon as word is received from the members absent at the time of the father's death, by Gillies Undertaking parlors of Sumas. BAILEY, Minnie (d. 1904)
Mrs. S. F. Bailey died Thursday night, April 21, 1904, at her home here, after an illness of about one month. The funeral was held from the Mission church Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Mrs. Storrey conducting the services. The members of the Foresters, Woodmen of the World, and Modern Woodmen assisted. Her name was Minnie Bartlett and she was born in Portage City, Wisconsin, May 10, 1861. She was married to Mr. Bailey at Aberdeen, S. Dak., June 12, 1880. To them seven children were born, three of whom are living. They are Mrs. Blanche Skiller, Master Roy, and Miss Ethel, all of this place. The family came to this place in December, 1887, and have since resided here. Mrs. Bailey has had poor health for a number of years, and her husband was planning on taking her to Colorado when the last sickness confined her to her bed. Besides the sorrowing husband and children she leaves three brothers in Idaho, one in South Dakota and one sister in this state. She was a member of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Bailey was a woman who was ever willing to help others in time of trouble and many are the friends who will remember her kindnessess. The bereaved ones are extended sympathy in this sad hour. BAILEY, Nettie (d. 1914) Nettie Ginevra, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carr Bailey, died at the family home in Lynden last Friday morning after a long illness from tuberculosis. Her death occurred just five weeks and two days after that of her brother, Dana. Funeral services were held at the Pentecostal Mission Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, conducted by the Rev. C. E. Hodges, assisted by Mrs. W. M. Jennings, of the Baptist church. Interment was in the Lynden cemetery. The church was filled with sorrowing friends, and many who came to pay their last tribute to Miss Bailey, who by her sweet and lovable disposition had won many friends, were obliged to remain outside during the service. Among out of town friends who attended were Mrs. J. T. Rohrbacher, of Tacoma, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Alex, son and family, of Clearbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hall, of Blaine, Mr. and Mrs. Muncy, of Drayton, Mrs. Leroy Parks, of Blaine, and the E. J. Rohrbacher family, of Seattle. The local Rebekah lodge of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body. A choir composed of Mmes. Ireland and Thompson, Messrs. George W. Hall and R. R. Helder, with Mrs. Jamieson at the organ, rendered appropriate musical selections. The pall bearers were Elza Tremain, Fred Colley, E. Porter, John Bay, Owen Hadley and Stanley Storrey. The church was decorated with a profusion of pink and white flowers, while beautiful floral offerings were sent from Portland, Blaine and Bellingham, besides many from Lynden friends of the deceased.
Miss Bailey was born on June 22, 1893, and had spent most of her short life in Lynden. She was the first secretary of the local Baptist Sunday school, which office she filled for about three years. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Mrs. E. J. Rohrbacher, of Seattle and Miss Daisy Bailey, of Lynden, and two brothers, J. T. Bailey, of Blaine, and Ed Bailey, of Lynden. The family has the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. BAILEY, Ronald (d. 1994)
Ron Bailey of 6784 North Star Road, Ferndale, died Friday, Sept. 23, 1994. He was 52.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Huisman officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
Born Nov. 16, 1941, to Paul and Bertha Bailey in Bellingham, he graduated from Ferndale high School in 1959.
He married Susan Lloyd on March 17, 1962, in Vancouver, B.C.
Mr. Bailey was a farmer and volunteer fireman for Fire District No. 7 at the Whitehorn station for 14 years. He worked at Intalco Aluminum Corp. in the cast house warehouse for 29 years and was a former coach for the Whatcom County women's softball league.
Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Cheryl Bailey of the family home and Linda Coakley of Clear Lake; son Paul Bailey of Ferndale; mother Bertha R. Bailey of Ferndale; sister Shari Carlson of Ferndale; five grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
Memorials may be made to Ferndale Fire District No. 7, P.O. Box 321, Ferndale, WA 98248.
BAINTER, Annie (d. 1947)
Annie Bainter, age 67, of 322 North Commercial, Bellingham, passed away
Wednesday, December 3, at a local hospital following a lingering illness.
Surviving relatives are one son, Thomas Reed, of the same address, Bellingham;
two sisters, Mrs. Olive Bainter, of Blaine, and Mrs. Edith Eckrem, of Custer;
four brothers, Frank Bice and Bert Bice, of Blaine, George Bice, of Route
1, Custer, and William Bice, of Route 2, Blaine; also three grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be conducted Saturday, December 6, at 2 p. m. from the McKinney
Funeral Home in Blaine, Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Interment in Enterprise
Cemetery. BAINTER, James H. (d. 1915)
James Harvey Bainter was born in Ohio in 1851, and while still a young man moved to Indiana, following the star of empire westward. A number of years later he was in Missouri, then a frontier state. The call of the frontier drew him farther west to Nebraska, where he located, bing the first settler to take up a homestead in Clay county. For three years he travelled in Texas and Kansas, but afterwards returned to Nebraska. In 1902 he came to Washington and settled on California creek, where a number of his family had preceded him. Mr. Bainter was one of the noble band of pioneers who blazed the way for western civilization. It was a great treat to hear him tell of his many adventures among the Indians of the plains. Three times he was called upon to fight the red men in defense of his family and property. In one of the Sioux uprising his home and store were burned, but the family escaped with their lives, having taken refuge in the stockade.
Mr. Bainter was married in 1850 to Elizabeth Stults, and to this union were born nine children six of whom survive, Mrs. F. Brown, Enterprise; Wm. Bainter, Mt. Vernon, Wn; Mrs. H. Williams and Grant Bainter of Minnesota; S. Bainter, Birch Bay, and D. Bainter, California creek.
His first wife passed away in 1885 and in 1887 he was married to Mary M, King, and to this union were born eight children, six of whom are living, Mrs. W. E. Johnson, White Rock, B. C.; Mrs. Jas. Vanderyacht, Lynden; Mrs. Al. Eames, Blaine, and Misses Elizabeth, Carrie and Grace Bainter of California creek. Besides the large number of relatives a host of friends mourn the loss of one who was a loyal friend and a devoted patriot.
Mr. Bainter was a veteran of the Civil War and did good service for his country. He was a member of the Methodist church, but because of increasing infirmity of years was prevented from taking an active part in church work. BAINTER, Sheridan "Sherd" (d. 1954)
Sherd Bainter, age 82 years, of Blaine, Wash., passed away Saturday, Dec.
4, at a local hospital following a short illness. Mr. Bainter was a
resident of the Blaine community for the past 54 years and is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Olive Bainter, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Violet Stehle of
Lynnwood, Wash.; three sons, Gordon of Randall, Wash., Wayne of Seattle,
and Robert of Blaine; four grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Clara
Vanderyacht of Deming, Mrs. Grace Riffe and Mrs. Carrie Sheppard of Bellingham,
Mrs. Elizabeth McGee, Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Ruth Johnson White Rock, B. C.,
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday,
Dec. 8, at 2 p. m. at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Reverend
Norman Schafer officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.
BAKER, Carrie J. (d. 1958)
Carrie Jane Baker, age 87, had been a 52 year resident of the Sumas area,
passed away at her home Tuesday, Aug. 5. Mrs. Baker was born in Denmark,
coming to the United States at the age of 9 to Albert Lee, Minn. She was
married to Arthur Fowler, July 4, 1889, in Iowa. She later moved to Nebraska
where Mr. Fowler passed away in August of 1895. In the early 1900's she came
west to LaConner, Wash., where she was married to Frank R. Baker on March
27, 1902. the family moved to the Sumas area in 1906 where they have since
made their home. Mr. Baker passed away May 13, 1958. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Clarence Steele of Sumas, Mrs. Inez Smith of Rt. No. 1, Sumas;
two sons, Alfred Baker, Ketchikan, Alaska, James R. Baker of Seattle; one
brother Morris T. Christenson, Brainard, Neb.; six grandchildren; seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gillies Funeral
Home Saturday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Interment Sumas
Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Sumas. BAKER, Christina (d. 1940) BAKER, Fannie (d. 1912) Mrs. Fannie Baker, of Ferndale, died on Wednesday evening, of senile decay. Deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Fannie Mather, was born in the town of Deerfield, Mass., on Aug. 3, 1825 of Scotch, English and German descent; her father and mother's families dating back to the early settlement of New England. They were active participants of the Revolutionary War; they were there and helped to lay the foundation of this great country; they lived, served, fought and built contemporaneously with Washington, Adams and the old patriots who builded (sic) so firmly and so well. Deceased resided with her parents at their home in Deerfield until August 9th, 1846, when she married William Baker, and dividing their time between Massachusetts and Connecticut until 1857, when they emigrated to Minnesota, where they resided until 1890, when they came to the State of Washington.
Two children were born to them, Wm. A. and Fannie E., the latter of whom
resides in Stewart, Minnesota, and Wm. A. being a respected citizen of Ferndale.
Deceased was not alone a pioneer in our town, but she was the good, true
pioneer friend to many in the time of need. Endowed with an amiable disposition
and exalted ideas of morality, faithfulness and duty, gifted with a quick
and ready perception of the right, she lived a quiet, modest life that commanded
the respect and love of all who knew her. In the moulding of character, her
children and grand-children reflect her good influence and our community
has been greatly benefited by her residence here. Kindly, disposed, charitably
inclined, patiently wedded to duty, a model wife and an affectionate parent,
our people had learned to love her and our hearts go out to the bereaved
relatives. The funeral was very largely attended and the floral offerings
were profuse and beautiful. Rev. Moles preached the sermon. BAKER, Samuel W. (d. 1911)
Samuel W. Baker, aged 65 years, a resident of this city for more than twenty-four years, died of accidental injuries received at the B. B. Lumber company's mill shortly before 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. Mr. Baker was a veteran of the Civil war, having served as a corporal in company A, Twenty-ninth regiment, Wisconsin volunteer infantry; also as quartermaster sergeant of company E, Tenth regiment, United States colored volunteer heavy artillery. Mr. Baker's home was at 2607 East North street, where he leaves a widow, one son [aged 16] and a daughter [aged 5]. Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of Mock & Hill, 1055 Elk street, Thursday afternoon, August 24, at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J. R. Macartney, pastor of the High Street Presbyterian church, will deliver a short address at the parlors, after which the members of J. B. Steedman post No. 24, Grand Army of the Republic, to which Mr. Baker belonged, will take charge, and at the grave in Bay View cemetery, where interment will take place, the ritualistic service of the Grand Army will be conducted. All members of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. have been requested to attend the funeral. BAKER, William I. (d. 1924)
BALCH, Joseph (d. 1931)
Born in Greenville, Illinois, 86 years ago, Mr. Balch ran away in his early youth to enlist in the ranks during the Civil war, but having three brothers already in the service, his father made him return home. Later he joined up with Company K, 13th Militia Home Guards. This proved too tame, so he became employed on an ox train to cross the prairies. On his way to Fort Larned, he and two others became separated from the company near Fort Lyons on the banks of the Arkansas river, where they nearly lost their scalps. The three men were surrounded by fifty Indians, but saved their scalps thru a retreat and timely arrival of troops.
He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary Ross Erskine, who survives him. Four daughters also survive him, Mrs. J. T. Rhoton, Ferndale; Mrs. A. J. Perry, Ferndale; Mrs. J. A. Rhoton, Yelm; Mrs. Nellie Grimes, Chehalis.
The family came here in 1902, settling first at Mountain View, then lived a year at Evergreen, Marietta, and in 1906 they purchased the place they still own on the Blaine road. Mr. and Mrs. Balch moved to Ferndale four years ago.
Mr. Balch was a charter member of Ferndale Grange and its first master, later transferring to Orchard Grange. He was made a life member of the latter Grange a few years ago. He was also a member of the Methodist church.
Pallbearers Sunday were Louis King, Frank Peterson, W. P. Stafford, of Ferndale Grange; Frank Rogers, John Shields and Clark Brown of Orchard Grange. BALDWIN, Edgar R. (d. 1933)
Edgar R. Baldwin, aged 83 years, who has been a resident of Deming for
forty-four years, passed away Wednesday morning, February 15, after an
illness of a month or so. Mr. Baldwin was a member of Deming lodge
No. 153, I. O. O. F., and is survived by two sons, Harold L. Baldwin of Deming,
and Warren W. Baldwin of Almira, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Fay S. Mahan
Bellingham; Mrs. T. P. Finsrud, Everson R. F. D. No. 2, and Mrs. R. O. Williams,
Taft, Cal.; one brother, Charles Baldwin, Washington, D. C.; one sister residing
in Iowa; sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held today, Friday, Feb. 17 at 1:30 p. m., Rev. O. A. Quall officiating
with officers and members of Deming lodge No. 153 I. O. O. F. giving
their ritualistic services at the graveside in the Deming cemetery.
PIONEER HONORED
Edgar R. Baldwin was honored on his 80th birthday anniversary by
old friends and neighbors who met with him in the Deming I. O. O. F.
hall. The event was celebrated with a beautifully appointed luncheon,
his daughter, Mrs. T. P. Finsrud, being hostess. It was noteworthy as a
getting together of old-timers, many of whom have known Mr. Baldwin 40
years in this vicinity. The guests were Edgar B. [R?] Baldwin, who took up
residence in June, 1889; John Compton, October, 1889; Ed. M. Williams,
1886; P. O. Solen, August, 1888, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Marshall, July, 1888;
J. W. bell, February, 1888; Mr. and Mrs. James Hoag, 1890; Mr. and Mrs. J.
E. Kenney, May, 1897; Dr. and Mrs. J. A. West, June, 1901; and Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Mahan and daughter, Jewel, of Anacortes; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams,
Anacortes; Mrs. Al Williams, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snow and
baby, Bellingham; Mrs. T. P. Finsrud and family, Lawrence; Mrs. Ed. M. Williams
and son, George, Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Baldwin and daughter,
Donna Jean; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Francisco, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Duling and family,
Mrs. A. J. Clode, Mrs. H. E. Marshall, Mrs. Gail Pierce and Miss Alice Hoag,
of Deming.(From The Deming Prospector, January 3, 1930) Submitted by site coordinator. BALL, Charles (d. 1925)
Charles Ball, aged 60 years, passed away at a local hospital at an early hour Friday morning, January 6, after a few weeks illness. Mr. Ball had been a resident of Bellingham for twenty-six years and leaves a host of friends who will sadly mourn the news of his death. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Charles W. Ball of Anacortes; two daughters, Mrs. Phil A. Ebright of Bellingham and Mrs. Lloyd E. Bennett of Garfield, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Campbell of Staunton, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. The body rests at the Home Mark mortuary, where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, February 8, at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. J. C. Harrison of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be made in the family plot in Ten Mile cemetery.
BALTES, Peter (d. 1921)
Peter Baltes, aged 61 years, died early Wednesday morning at his residence a mile east of Ferndale after an illness of several months with dropsy. He was a native of Belgium and was unmarried. Mr. Baltes came to Whatcom county 20 years ago and had resided in the vicinity of Ferndale continuously. He was well known among the older settlers. Mrs. John Verbrugge, a sister residing in Seattle, is the only close surviving relative known. Funeral services were conducted from the residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. W. E. Powell, formerly pastor of the Ferndale Congregational church, officiating. The body will be shipped to Seattle this afternoon by Arthur C. Harlow, for cremation Saturday. F. E. McConahey, who has been caring for the deceased during his illness, will accompany the body to Seattle. BAME, Mary (d. 1917)
Mrs. Mary Bame died Tuesday morning at the home of her nephew, J. C. Beach. Death came as a relief after a lingering illness of many years; she was bedfast for the past month.
Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at one o'clock by the Rev. Paul Ashby.
Mrs. Bame was born in Hancock Co., Ohio in 1844, being at her death 72 years, 4 months and 18 days. She was married to Nicholas Bame Mar. 3, 1864. No children ever came to bless this union, but they made a home for seven orphan children, one of whom, Hattie B. Bame, the adopted, but death claimed her in 1890.
Mrs. Bame's early life was spent in her native state, Ohio, but a few years after he marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Bame moved to Bangor, Mich., where they resided until sixteen years ago when they came to Lynden.
Mrs. Bame was a member of the W. R. C., having been one of the oldest members.
Mrs. Bame from early girlhood was a Christian and a member of the Church of God. She was of a quiet, loving and kind disposition; to have known her was a privilege and she will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.
Mr. Bame died over four years ago and since then she had lived with her nephew, J. C. Beach. She leaves to mourn her going a sister Mrs. Tullis in Findley, Ohio, three brothers, John, Will and George Piper in the East. Besides her nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Beach, she leaves a nephew and wife, Will Bame near Ferndale, and a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bame at Ferndale. BAME, Nicholas (d. 1912) Nicholas Bame, who died Sunday after a brief illness from pneumonia, was buried Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church, the Rev. Herbert Jones and the Rev. C. E. Hodges conducting the services. The church was completely filled by sorrowing friends of the deceased who had resided here for the past twelve years. A quartet composed of Mrs. Harry Fountain, Miss Beatrice Handy, Messrs. E. Edson and Frank Knapp sang several beautiful selections. Mrs. H. H. Jamieson acted as organist. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Mr. Bame was born January 2, 1837, in Union County, Ohio, and had almost reached the 76th milestone of life. On March 3, 1864, he was married to Miss Mary Pifer, who survives him. No children ever came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bame, but they made a home for no less than seven orphan children, one of whom, Hattie B. Bame, they adopted, but death claimed her in 1890 when the family was living in Michigan. Mr. Bame's early life was spent in his native state, Ohio, but a few years after his marriage he and his wife moved to Bangor, Michigan where they resided until twelve years ago, when they came to Lynden, which has since been their home.
The deceased was a civil war veteran, and the members of the local G.
A. R. and W. R. C. attended the funeral in a body. The pallbearers were Messrs.
Wampler, Worthen, Wilcoxen, Baker, Price and Runyon. Mr. Bame was a member
of the Church of God, but there being no church of that denomination here
he did not unite with any church, but attended and contributed generously
to them all. He was of a quiet, dignified, kindly disposition charitable
and loving, and his gentle and cheery presence will be sadly missed by everyone
who had the privilege of knowing him.
Besides his widow, Mr. Bame is mourned by Mr. J. C. Beach, a nephew, residing
in Lynden, and other relatives in the east. BANG, Christina A. (d. 1933)
Christina Alcena Bang, aged 84, passed away at a local hospital Saturday afternoon, December 16, 1933, after a short illness. Deceased was a native of Denmark, had made her home with her son at 171 Lake Whatcom Boulevard, for the past twenty-five years. She was a member of the Bible Students of Bellingham. Mrs. Bang is survived by two sons, Carl Bang, Bellingham, and Christian Bang, of Portland, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Dingman, Coudersport, Penn.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where private funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, at 10 a. m., under the auspices of the Local Co. of Jehovah's Witnesses, George Martinich officiating. Interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery. BANGLE, Minnie (d. 1934)
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Bangle, aged 75 years, beloved wife of Marcus L. Bangle, who passed away at the family home, 1310 Humboldt
Street, Monday, December 31, will be held from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral
Home, Thursday, January 3, at 1 p. m. with the Rev. H. L. Richardson officiating
and interment will be made in the family plot in Nooksack cemetery. Mrs.
Bangle had been a resident of this county for the past forty years and was
a charter member and the first president of the W. C. T. U. of Nooksack.
Aside from the many friends who will mourn her passing, she leaves to survive
her, the husband and four daughters, Mrs. Lucille Boyer, Mrs. Laura Miles,
of this city, Mrs. Grace Nevers, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Dorothea Graham, of
Ferndale, and seven grandchildren. BANNESTER, Clarisa (d. 1926)
Mrs. Clarisa Bannester died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
James Porter, at the age of 90 years. She had been ill for three months.
She was a pioneer of Custer and vicinity, having lived here forty years.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ida M. Hale and Mrs. Porter, both of Custer,
twelve grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. The funeral took place
Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the M. E. church, Rev. J. W. Moles officiating.
George Monroe of Ferndale had charge of the interment, which took place in
Enterprise cemetery. She was buried beside Mr. Bannester who died fourteen
years ago. Her six grand sons, Eckman Porter of Hainie, James Hale of Seattle,
Geo. Hale of Bellingham, Dan Hale of Portland, William and Newton Hale of
Custer acted as pallbearers. Mrs. Bannester was born in New York in 1836.
She was dearly beloved by all who knew her, and her friends and acquaintances
were many. She was a member of the Baptist church of her girlhood home, and
she was a member of the Rebekah lodge of Custer. The members of the lodge
attended in a body. BARBER, Hannah A. (d. 1890) BARBER, John (d. 1922)
Funeral services for the late John Barber, who passed away Monday evening, November 6, at his home at 2825 Meridian street, will be held Thursday afternoon, November 9, at 2 o'clock, from the Whitfield-Mark funeral parlors, 1146 Elk street. The Rev. W. B. Turrill, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot in Bay View cemetery. John Barber was born at Leeds, England, August 19, 1844, coming to the United States with his parents in 1855. They located at Lonaconing, Maryland, at which place he was married to Miss Eliza Taylor. To this union was born four sons and three daughters, John, James, Edward, William, Zilpha, Alice and Jane. Mr. Barber with his family, came to Bellingham fourteen years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eliza Barber; four sons and three daughters, one grandchild and a host of friends. BARBER, John W. (d. 1909)
BARBO, Ole B. (d. 1903) BARDENHAGEN, Henry (d. 1904) BARDWELL, Ervin L. (d. 1940)
Stricken with a heart attack while indulging in his favorite pastime of fishing, E. L. "Doc" Bardwell, pioneer printer and employe of The Herald for more than forty years, passed away Friday night as his fishing partner of thirty-five years, Harry Hubbard, was taking him to a local hospital.
BARGEWELL, Benjamin (d. 1914)
BARGEWELL, Edward (d. 1958) Funeral service for Edward Bargewell, 83, of Rt. 2, Everson, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Gillies Funeral Home in Nooksack, followed by burial in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Bargewell died Wednesday in a Bellingham hospital after a lingering illness. He had lived in Whatcom County 72 years, coming here when he was 11 years old with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bargewell from England. They settled in the Everson-Nooksack district. He married Miss Celestia A. Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Welch, also pioneer residents of that area. Mr. and Mrs. Bargewell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last Aug. 15. Mr. Bargewell worked in mills as a young man, then for many years was employed at the Carnation plant in Everson. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Harry and Clayton
Bargewell of Gustine, Calif., and Elwin Bargewell of Toppenish; three daughters,
Mrs. Lillian Sturgeon of Port Angeles, Mrs. Edward Kaiferd of Rt. 5, Bellingham,
and Mrs. Hazel Williams of Gustine, Calif.; three granddaughters, Mrs. Grace
Warner of Bellingham; Mrs. Violet Rock of Bandon, Ore., and Miss
Celestia Mary Bargewell of Gustine, Calif.; three grandsons, Marvin Sturgeon
of Pleasanton, Calif., James Sturgeon of Port Angeles and Robert Williams
of Gustine, Calif., and 16 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three
brothers, Arthur Bargewell of Bellingham; Ezra Bargewell of Port Angeles
and Herbert Bargewell of Anacortes, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Tillotson
and Mrs. Ellen Muir, both of Sumas. BARKER, Levin H. (d. 1980)
Levin H. Barker, age 52 of 2119 Thornton Street, Ferndale, passed away Tues., Oct. 7, 1980. Mr. Barker had been a resident of Ferndale for 7 years; was a member of the Moose Lodge in Ketchikan, Alaska; and had worked as a logging engineer the past 12 years for J. R. Gildersleeve Company in Ketchikan; and was an Army veteran for the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his father Findal Barker in 1952 and is survived by his wife, Betty J. of Ferndale; his mother & step father, Fannie & Ted Sauer of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers, Everett Barker in the USAF, New Jersey; Carter Barker in the USAF, Great Falls, Montana; 3 sisters, Shirley Toms of Arlington, Washington; Emma Lou Denton of Rainier, Oregon; Sharon Edwards of Snohomish; his grandmother, Jennie Tollenaar of Darrington; 2 step-daughters, Leonetta Carr and Lillian Maine, both of Hoquiam; 6 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Fri., Oct. 10 at 1:30 p. m. Military Honors and burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
BARKER, Orin W. (d. 1900)
O. Barker, age 68 years, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. W. Van Horn, Canoe street, after a short illness, death being caused by uraemic poison. Mr. Barker resided at West Sound and was brought to the city Wednesday evening on the steamer Buckeye for medical treatment. Mr. Barker was a veteran of the Civil war, having served about two years in the First Maine volunteers. He was an honored member of L. P. Plummer post, G. A. R., this city. He leaves a widow and seven children, five sons and two daughters, all of whom will be present at the funeral. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Van Horn, the funeral services to be conducted under the auspices of the L. P. Plummer post and the Ladies of the G. A. R. All old soldiers are requested to meet at L. P. Plummer post room on Thirteenth street at 1:30 p. m. tomorrow to attend the funeral. Interment will be made in the Bay View cemetery. BARLOW, William (d. 1921) SUMAS, April 15. - William Barlow, a pioneer of Sumas, passed away at his home at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning at the age of 65 years, after an illness of over two years. Mr. Barlow was born in Horseheads, N. Y., in the year 1855 and for many years was an engineer on the Lehigh Valley railroad. Mr. Barlow, his wife and daughter, Mrs. Mae Garrison, came to Sumas twenty-two years ago and was an engineer on the B. B. & B. C. railroad until sixteen years ago, when he went into the confectionery business. He retired from business eight years ago.
The deceased leaves to mourn his loss, besides his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Mae Garrison; two brothers, Charles Barlow, of Carbondale, Pa., and Lewis Barlow, of Sayre, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. A. Donald and Mrs. Ella Brown, both of Horseheads, N. Y., and two grandchildren, Lorene and Evelyn Garrison. The funeral will be held today at 2 o'clock from the Federated church with Rev. Congdon officiating. Interment will follow in the I. O. O. F., cemetery with John C. Gillies in charge. BARNES, Ambrose (d. 1915)
Ambrose Barnes, aged 72 years, passed away at his home, 1464 1/2 Grant street, Wednesday afternoon, March 17. Mr. Barnes is a pioneer resident of Bellingham, coming here from Ohio in the year 1887. He was a member of the local J. B. Steedman Post No. 24, G. A. R. Mr. Barnes enlisted in the army at the age of 21 years, in Company B, Thirty-second regiment, New York volunteer infantry; was wounded at the battle of South Mountain, Md., September 14, 1862. Mr. Barnes is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ambrose Barnes, and one son, Charles H. Barnes, of Seattle, Wash. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Undertakers Harlow & Livingston, 1051-55 Elk street, with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating and the J. B. Steedman Post, No. 24, G. A. R., taking charge of the closing service. Interment will be made at Bay View cemetery. BARNES, James (d. 1901) DIED - In Seattle on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock of general decline James Barnes, aged 79 years. Deceased had been a resident of Blaine since 1887, until very recently when he removed to Seattle. Mr Barnes was a man among men, and in the early life of our fair city was an important factor, being foremost among its business men in all matters of public interest. Up to within a few months of his demise he had been extensively employed in the drug business and was widely known throughout the surrounding country. Deceased was a native of England and came to this country early in the 50's, taking up his abode in Wisconsin where he was engaged in the drug business. The subject of this sketch leaves a widow and six children, W. H. T. Barnes of this city, James Barnes, Jr., Mrs. J. H. Darlington, Mrs. R. E. Marsh and Miss Etta Barnes, all of Seattle and Mrs. C. B. Parkinson, residing in Iowa, and a host of old time friends to mourn his death. The funeral was held from No. 19, Harrison street, Seattle on Thursday last.
Thus has passed away one ripe in years, who left behind him a heritage
of which those who survive can justly feel proud. To the bereaved widow we
extend a full meed of sympathy in the loss of her beloved companion, who
has trod the pathway of life by her side for upwards of a half century. To
the sorrowing sons and daughters is left the consolation of a true and
conscientious father, and one who was permitted to remain with them beyond
the allotted three score years and ten. James Barnes was postmaster of Blaine
during Harrison's administration and was a past grand officer of the Wisconsin
Lodge of Masons. BARNEY, Frank N. (d. 1900) Frank N. Barney, who has been at the point of death for the past week, died at 12 o'clock today noon. He was born at Bath, New York, in the year 1845. At the age of 21 he engaged in business in Avoca, Steuben county, N. Y. He went from there to Syracuse and established one of the leading mercantile houses in the city; prosperity smiled on him and in a short time he became a highly respected and wealthy man. In 1876 he married Miss Ada Waters, daughter of Dr. Waters of Chicago. She became critically ill with quick consumption and died within a few months after her marriage. About nine years after the death of his first wife he married Miss Clara Ensign, daughter of Dr. Ensign of Norwich, New York. She died within a year after the marriage. Soon afterward he lost all his property, valued at $75,000, by fire, which, coupled with the death of his wife, seemed to cause him to lose his wonted spirit and energy. He came to Bellingham Bay 11 years ago and has been engaged in the real estate business here ever since that time. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been an officer in Company G, 189th regiment, New York volunteers. He also had a high standing in the Masonic order. In New York he was a kind hearted and prosperous business man. "Many poor people whom he helped at his old home in New York will shed tears when they hear of his death," said a lady today who knew him back at his old home. He was alway ready to help the poor and needy.
He leaves two sisters, Miss Ella Barney of this city and Mrs. Carrie Brown of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of his sister in the Roth block. Dr. W. A. Mackey, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will conduct the funeral services. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery, under the auspices of the G. A. R. posts of the city.s BARNHART, Mabel E. (d. 1988)
Mabel Estes Barnhart, age 98, of Marysville and
formerly of Lynden, died Monday, June 20, 1988, in
Marysville. Mrs. Barnhart was born October 17, 1889,
at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She lived for many years
in Lynden, where she and her husband, John,
homesteaded. She lived at Granite Falls for several
years and for the past 21 years in Marysville. She is
survived by a daughter, Pauline Kinney, of Marysville;
and a granddaughter, Janice, of Spokane. At her
request, there will be no memorial services.
Following cremation, interment will be in the Lynden
Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Schaefer-Shipman
Funeral home of Marysville.
BARNHART, Phillip (d. 1912) The funeral of the late Phillip Barnhart, who was killed by lightning during the storm on the evening of June 19th, was held last Friday afternoon at the Methodist church, services being conducted by the Rev. Herbert Jones. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the Lynden cemetery where the Royal Neighbors, of which order the deceased was a member, conducted their ritualistic funeral service.
Mr. Barnhart was born in Iowa, November 30, 1864. He was married to Miss
Margaret Walker, and they moved to this state twenty-five years ago. Ten
children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barnhart, seven girls and three boys,
all of whom are living with the exception of one daughter, Miss Nellie, who
died a few months ago.
Mr. Barnhart was a man universally liked and respected, and his passing
is a distinct loss to the community. A large circle of friends extend their
sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
BARR, Emma (d. 1921) Mrs. Archie Barr of Mountain View passed away at St. Luke's hospital of Bellingham Monday morning after an illness of about two months. Emma Plaster was born in what is now Bellingham in 1866 and has resided in this and Skagit county all her life. In 1888 she was married to Archie Barr. To this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters, all of whom survive her. A kind, loving mother and wife, a faithful friend, Mrs. Barr was of the sterling type of pioneer woman who won the love of all who knew her.
Besides her immediate family, she leaves to mourn her loss, one brother,
G. L. Plaster, four half brothers, Frank, Jack and Rudolph Plaster of Ferndale
and Norbert of Monroe, two half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Beal, of Anacortes and
Mrs. May Kinley, of Ferndale. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon
from Monroe's Undertaking Chapel, Rev. J. W. Moles conducting the service,
and burial was made in the Enterprise cemetery. BARR, Samuel N. (d. 1902)
Mr. Samuel Newell Barr, who met death last Friday, the nineteenth, at D. Ferguson's logging camp near Semiahmoo, was born in Montcalm county, Michigan, December 30, 1854. He was the youngest child of S. D. and Henrietta C. Barr. Of a family of six only one remains, Mrs. Harry Cowden of Ferndale, who wishes to thank the gentlemen of his camp for their kindness to her brother in assisting in removing his remains; also for attending his funeral, and for the lovely wax wreath they placed upon his casket. He was every a kind brother, a noble, generous friend. His purse was always open to the needy. He leaves many stanch friends, and a sister's blessing follows them so long as she may live. Oh, my brother, I am weary
(From The Daily Reveille, December 25, 1902) Copied by Merrily Lawson
Of the fret and toil of life. Only death will bring the darkness And the solemn rest from strife. Will you meet me at God's gateway, When my last day's work is done. Oh, my brother, darling brother, At the setting of the sun? BARRETT, Caroline (d. 1918) Mrs. Caroline Barrett, for 13 years a resident of Blaine, passed away on Sunday morning last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. C. Cook, at 909 Carolina street, Bellingham. She was in her 71st year. For a number of months past she has been in feeble health, having suffered a paralytic stroke.
Julia Carolina Wolcott was born in Woodbine, Illinois, October 23, 1847.
January 22, 1864 she was married to Charles Barrett, both being residents
of Jo Daviess county, Illinois. To them 12 children were born - Mary E.,
Clara E., Charles H., Laura E., Bertha E., Norman G., Eliza A., Clarence
A., Orpha E., Minnie L., Nial W., and Nora C. - nine of whom survive. She
was 22 times a grandmother and twice a great-grandmother. Beside the children,
she is mourned by a brother and sister. Mrs. Barrett was converted early in her life and united with the Methodist
Episcopal church, of which she remained a faithful member all her life. The
funeral services were held in the M. E. church here Tuesday afternoon at
2:30, Rev. Long officiating, and interment made in the family plot beside
her husband in the Blaine cemetery. BARRETT, Charles (d. 1907)
Word was received in Blaine yesterday that Charles Barrett had died at the home of his son in Ferndale on Wednesday night. Mr. Barrett was 72 years of age and his death came as the result of a general breaking down of his system.
Mr. Barrett was born in the state of New York. He came west and settled in Illinois where the greater part of his life was passed. During the civil war he served in the 96th Illinois Infantry and was honorably discharged. He came to Washington about two years ago.
Mr. Barrett leaves a widow, Mrs. Caroline Barrett, of Blaine, three sons and seven daughters to mourn his death. His children living in Whatcom county are Mrs. W. E. Stanton, Blaine; Mrs. Cook, Bellingham; Mrs. Porter, Lynden and Henry Barrett, Ferndale. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been announced, but it is probable that the remains will be buried here.
BARRICLAW, Ellen J. (d. 1895) BARRICLOW, Elmer (d. 1929)
Elmer Barriclow died Monday morning at 7:15 o'clock in a Bellingham hospital where he was taken last Thursday. Previous to being removed to the hospital he was taken with pneumonia several weeks ago. Recovering from this, a weak heart caused much concern, and then paralysis came. From this stroke he was improving when the second stroke quickly resulted in death. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Purdy's chapel with Rev. C. B. Seely officiating. Deceased was 49 years of age and had lived in Blaine for about 30 years. He leaves a widow, an aged mother, and several brothers and sisters. He was a respected citizen and had a wide circle of friends. BARRICLOW, Van Dyke (d. 1904)
Sunday Evening January 3d, 1904 at his home on Fourth Street one of Blaine's
pioneers passed away. He had served his country in the Mexican war. In Blaine
he had followed his vocation of carpenter. Van Dyke Barriclow was born at
Sunrise, Ind., Mar. 27, 1828. He came at an early date in our history with
his family to Blaine. He died last Sunday attended by his grand children,
Mrs. E. W. Dickerson and Gordon Barriclow.
The surviving children and adult grandchildren are M. A. Barriclow, Mrs.
Sarah Roper, Mrs. E. W. Dickerson, Marian and Gordon Barriclow, of Blaine,
and Charles and Arthur Barriclow, of Seattle. The funeral service by Rev.
E. W. Dawson at the Congregational Church at 2 P. M. Tuesday. BARTLESON, Margaret E. (d. 1980) BARTLETT, Amelia A. (d. 1916)
Funeral services were held in the Wiser Lake hall, the Rev. Percy Davies officiating, for Mrs. Amelia Ann Bartlett, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
Mrs. Bartlett was born in Jackson Co., Iowa, Nov. 22, 1847. She has been a great sufferer for a number of years. More than 100 people gathered to pay their last respects. She leaves to mourn her, her husband J. H. Bartlett and one son, Charles D. Bartlett. BARTLETT, Mahlon (d. 1896)
M. Bartlett of Lynden died last Sunday and was buried yesterday. Mr. Bartlett was for the past ten years a prominent citizen of this county, having been engaged in the lumber and agricultural industries of the county since coming here. He leaves his family in comfortable circumstances. They reside on his ranch near Lynden. BARTSCH, Joseph (d. 1894) BASS, Bertha O. (d. 1971)
BASS - Bertha O. Bass, age 82, of 1303 E. Maplewood, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22. Mrs. Bass was a 49 year resident of this community, member of the Cornwall Park Church of God and the Birthday Club. She is the widow of Ernest H. Bass who passed away in 1968. Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Hazel Frost of Seattle, Mrs. Myrtle Brown of Longview, Wash.; 3 grandchildren, Mrs. Anita K. Stokes, Livermore, Calif., Wayne W. Frost, Brazil, Darrell E. Frost of Centralia, Wash.; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Ollie Bass, Selah, Wash.; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. bt Rev. Charles T Milliman at the Cornwall Park Church of God. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the JONES FUNERAL HOME. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Fund or Cornwall Park Church of God. BASS, Edwin (d. 1963)
BASS, Samuel, Capt. (d. 1902) Captain Samuel Bass, a Whatcom county pioneer and one of the best known men in this part of the state, died shortly after 11 o'clock last night. The cause of his death was typhoid fever. Capt. Bass was 71 years old at the time of his demise, having been born the year 1831, at Mount Holly, New Jersey. Coming to Oregon in 1859, much of his early life was spent in that state. He left Salem in 1887 and came to Whatcom, where he has resided continuously. In the year last mentioned he was appointed a deputy collector of customs under Quincy A. Brooks. Politically, Capt. Bass was a Democrat. He was elected a member of the first state legislature and in 1892 was a candidate for state auditor. He was a man vigorous in speech and action, yet withal the possessor of a gentle temperament and was held in high esteem by all those whom were honored by his acquaintance. He has since residing here been regarded as one of the most energetic of party works, and was a zealous, upright and progressive citizen. He leaves a son, D. W. Bass, a practicing attorney in Seattle, and a daughter, Jessie L. Bass, besides a sorrowing wife. His death has come as a great shock to family and friends, many of the latter not being apprised of his serious illness, and the sympathy of all will be extended the bereaved wife and family.
BATEMAN, Henry B. (d. 1917)
Henry Borden Bateman, Bellingham Pioneer, died suddenly about 8:30 this morning at his residence, 1034 Fifteenth street, at the age of 75 years. Mr. Bateman had lived on Bellingham bay since 1889, when he came from Newport, R. I., where he was born. He was a charter member of Col. Apperson post, G. A. R., of South Bellingham, and was a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Elena H., and two sons, Luther H. and Harry W., all living in Bellingham. The funeral services will be announced by Arthur C. Harlow. BATEMAN, Samuel S. (d. 1901)
S. S. Bateman, a well-known veteran of the late rebellion, died early on Sunday morning in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams, on Prospect street. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of L. P. Plummer post, G.A.R., of which the deceased was a charter member. Mr. Bateman was 64 years old and was a native of County Devonshire, England. During the American civil war Mr. Bateman served in the 17th Illinois cavalry. He came to this city from Nebraska in 1888. He suffered from chronic bronchitis, which confined him to bed during the last year and a half of his life. He leaves no immediate relatives other than his only child, Mrs. Fred Williams. BATES, Fred E. (d. 1926)
Fred E. Bates, aged 51, of Everson, Wash., passed away in a
local hospital in Bellingham, Saturday afternoon, July 10, after an illness
of several weeks. He had been a resident of Whatcom county since 1913
and was at one time located at Deming. At the time of his death
he was in the U. S. Immigration service at Everson. He was a member
of Bellingham lodge No. 44, F. & A. M., of the Scottish Rite and Nile
Temple, Seattle. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Ida May Bates; one
son, Howard Vale Bates; one daughter, Miss Edythe Bates, one brother Howard
Vale Bates of Plattsburg, N. Y.; one sister, Mrs. Frank Rusdy, also of
Plattsburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at
the Harlow Mortuary Home Bellingham, Rev. G. C. Squires officiating and the
officers and members of Bellingham lodge No. 44, F. & A. M. Cremation
of the body. BATES, James L. (d. 1909)
James L. Bates, a pioneer of Whatcom county died Saturday night, aged 87 years. Death was probably due to old age. He had been feeble for some time.
Mr. Bates came to the far northwest from the far northeast, and all of his children excepting one son still live in the Atlantic states. He has one sister living in Maine. The son referred to, Benjamin Bates, of Seattle attended the funeral Monday. He also leaves a wife.
The funeral, Monday, was conducted by Rev. Case, of the Baptist church. It was attended by a large number of old friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Bates was one of the pioneers who came to the coast by way of the Isthmus and two ocean voyages. He encountered more than ordinary dangers on the trip, his party being attacked by savages while crossing the isthmus. They came through safely, however, and made the further voyage that brought them to the golden west.
After coming to Whatcom county, about 25 years ago, Mr. Bates settled near Custer where he lived for a few years. Later he moved to what was then Fairhaven, from where about 20 years ago he moved to Lynden, where he has since made his home. BAUTER, Amelia (d. 1916)
Mrs. J. H. Bauter, aged 73 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Pocquette, at Port Angeles, Wash., Sunday, February 20. Mrs. Bauter was a resident of this city for fifteen years, coming here with her family at that time from Michigan. Four years ago she went to make her home with her daughters at Victoria and Port Angeles. For many years her husband, Mr. J. H. Bauter, who passed away in this city August 6, 1909, was very active in G. A. R. circles on the south side. Mrs. Bauter leaves to survive her three daughters, Mrs. Louise Pocquette and Mrs. A. J. Close of Port Angeles, Wash., and Mrs. F. A. Rogers of Victoria, B. C., also thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 o'clock p. m. from the parlors of Undertakers Harlow & Livingston, 1051-55 Elk street, with Rev. H. L. Townsend officiating. The private funeral car will leave from Eleventh street and Harris avenue at 1:30 p. m. for the convenience of the family and friends. Interment will be made in the family plot at Bay View cemetery.
BAUTER, Frank (d. 1910)
Frank Bauter, 37 years of age, a sawyer employed in the Larson company's mill, died at his home at 1877 Julia avenue early yesterday morning from heart failure. The deceased, who is survived by a widow and four young children, was taken suddenly ill last Tuesday. Dr. R. A. Craft was summoned, but Bauter did not live through the night. The body was removed yesterday to Mock & Hill's undertaking parlors, from which place on Elk street the funeral, the date of which is to be announced later, will take place. Besides his own family the deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. J. H. Bauter and three married sisters, Mrs. Louis Paquette and Mrs. A. J. Close, of this city, and Mrs. Felix Rogers, of Victoria.
BAUTER, John H. (d. 1909)
John H. Bauter, aged 68 years, died at his residence, 1006 Fifteenth street, Friday evening at 6 o'clock. The deceased leaves, besides a widow, a daughter, Mrs. Dora Rogers, of Victoria, B. C., two daughters, Mrs. Mary Pocquette and Mrs. Rosetta Close, of Bellingham, and a son, Frank Bauter, living at home. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Edward J. Smith, pastor of the Fairhaven Methodist church will officiate at the residence and the C. R. Apperson Post, G. A. R., to which order Mr. Bauter was a member, will have charge of the services at the grave. Interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.
BAXTER, Clara M. (d. 1936) BAXTER, Ellen C. (d. 1913) The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Baxter, who died early Wednesday morning, was held at 10 o'clock Friday morning from the Methodist church, the Rev. Herbert E. Jones officiating. Many beautiful floral offerings from relatives and friends were mute tokens of the love and esteem in which the deceased was held.
Ellen Celia Rich was born in Ruthland, Michigan, October 11, 1845. At the age of twenty-one, she was married to Milo Baxter, a Civil War veteran, and to them four children were born, Eber E. and Sherman A., both of Lynden, Roselle Tillie who died in infancy and Mrs. L. T. Owens, of Tacoma. Mrs. Baxter was left a widow in 1899, and in 1902 she came West, coming to Lynden the following year, and has since resided here. Besides her three children she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Martha E. Topping, of Arlington, Washington, and Mrs. Mary R. Wilcox, of Lynden, and a brother, Sherman Rich, of Minneapolis. Mrs. Baxter became a member of the Methodist church when she was 12 years of age and has lived the life of a devoted Christian. BAXTER, John M. (d. 1929) John M. Baxter, one of Kendall's oldest settlers, passed away at his home, 1225 Humboldt Street, Bellingham, on Thursday evening, April 4th. Mr. Baxter had reached the ripe old age of 97 years and settled on a homestead at what later became known as Kendall, where he resided up to about three years ago, when he and his wife moved to Bellingham. He was the father of E. C. Baxter, former county commissioner, and at present supervisor of the Mount Baker State Highway. Mr. Baxter was a member of the Presbyterian church and served his community as postmaster, justice of the peace and school director. He was highly esteemed by all the people throughout the community which he had adopted as his home for almost forty years.
Funeral services were held at the Kendall Presbyterian
church on Sunday following his death, Rev. B. K. McElmon conducting
the services. There were many beautiful floral offerings and the church was
beautifully decorated with flowers. The pall bearers were the sons and grandsons
of the deceased the remains being laid at final rest in Kendall cemetery.
Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary M. Baxter; three sons, E.
C. Baxter and Roy Baxter, of Bellingham, and Harrison Baxter, Palo Alto,
California, and twelve grandchildren. BAXTER, Mary M. (d. 1929) Mrs. May M. Baxter, one of Whatcom county's sterling pioneers and for many years one of the most useful residents of Kendall, where she was active in church work, died at 2 p. m. Thursday of last week, at her home, 2125 Humboldt street, aged 90 years. Her husband, John M. Baxter, passed away three weeks ago at the age of 97 years. Mrs. Baxter was the mother of E. C. Baxter and Roy Baxter, of Bellingham, and of Mrs. Edith Stockwell, of California, and Mrs. Libby Johnson, Manett, Wash. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. E. C. Baxter is state highway supervisor in Whatcom county. Mrs. Baxter was a charter member of the First Presbyterian church of Kendall, and was one of the organizers of the church's missionary society and Sunday School and was active in all of them. Funeral services were held in Kendall church on Sunday following her death at 10:00 a. m., with the Rev. B. K. McElmon officiating. Pallbearers were the sons and grandsons of the deceased. Interment was made in Kendall cemetery.
Mrs. Baxter was born in Pennsylvania December 29, 1838. She was married
to Mr. Baxter May 20, 1872. She and her husband came to Whatcom county from
Michigan in 1889, taking up a homestead at Kendall, where they lived
continuously until three years ago, when their home was destroyed by
fire and they came to Bellingham to reside. BAYES, John G. (d. 1912) An unusually sad accident, resulting in the death of John G. Bayes, occurred Saturday. The young man was driving a spirited horse which became frightened when a branch of a tree caught in a wheel of the vehicle, and Mr. Bayes was thrown to the ground and injured internally. He was taken to the hospital at Bellingham, and everything that human skill could accomplish was done for him, but without avail, and the end came Sunday morning when he quietly passed away. John Garfield Bayes was born in Morgan County, Kentucky, June 25, 1881, and died April 21, 1912, being thirty years nine months and twenty-seven days of age. When he was twelve years old he moved with his parents to Illinois. At the age of seventeen he was converted, and joined the Methodist church, and has lived a mostly exemplary Christian life. He was fully resigned to the will of the Father, and on the day of his death informed his parents and relatives that all was well with him whether it was for him to go or remain. Of an exceedingly kind and thoughtful nature, his last words were words of cheer and encouragement for those who were left behind.
Besides his aged parents, three sisters and four brothers, and a host
of relatives and friends mourn his loss. A sister and one brother preceded
him to the better world. Two sisters and one brother reside in Illinois and
were not present at the time of his death. The funeral services were held
Monday under the auspices of the odd Fellows fraternity of which Mr. Bayes
was a highly honored member. The Reverend Herbert Jones, of the Methodist
church, delivered the funeral address.
BAYES, Samuel E. (d. 1915)
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