Death Records for Caribou County Idaho

Alvin Largilliere Accidentally Killed

     Not in many a day was such a cloud of gloom cast over the city as was manifest when it became known, early Sunday morning that Alvin Largilliere had been almost instantly killed.
      Alvin had been to the picture show Saturday night and later visited at the home of friends. When he returned home the family was asleep. He apparently was in the act of transfering a loaded revolver from his coat pocket to a shelf in a closet when it was discharged killing him almost instantly. The bullet entered the breast and ranged downward piercing the heart. No one heard the shot, but his brother, Junior, was aroused and found Alvin in(?) the closet and in a few seconds he was dead.
     The family was aroused and aid summoned but of no avail and the body was removed to the Whitman Undertaking Parlor and prepared for burial.
     Monday the body was taken to the family home where hundred viewed the remains of their departed and schoolmate.
     Alvin Largilliere was born in Soda Springs 15 years ago, the son of Edgar W. and Katheryn Largilliere. He attended the Soda Springs schools, with the exception of one year when he attended school in Ogden. He was a bright, lovable little fellow who made many, many friends who will mourn his untimely passing to the Eternal Home.
     Funeral services were held at the L.D.S. Church on Tuesday with Bishop Kenneth ---is in charge.
     A mixed quartet sang "Sometime We'll Understand."
     Prayer was offered by T.?. -----.
     A duet "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" was sung by D---a Tucker and Lesile Stewart.
     Rev. Verne Newhouse, of the Presbyterian Church was the first speaker.
     "O My Father" was sung by Frank Harris.
    Mr. George M. Likeness, Superintendent of the City Schools was the next speaker.
    The schoolmates of Alvin sang, "Jesus Lover of My Soul."
    The next speaker was D.J. Lan.
    The Choir sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere."
    Each of the speakers spoke in high tribute of the departed one and offered consoling words to bereaved family and relatives.
    The benediction was by J.T. Torgesen.
    Burial was made in the family lot in the Soda Mound Cemetery, and the grave was dedicated by Frank Harris.
    Beside his parents Alvin is survived by his brother, Junior, and two sisters, Pauline and Louise.
    Hundreds, from far and near, attended the funeral and the floral offerings were many and beautiful.

Soda Springs Chieftain December 24, 1931

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Sudden Death of Peter L. Norstrom

     Peter L. Norstrom was stricken last Saturday about one o'clock P.M., with cerebral hemorrhage and died almost instantly. Peter was about town Saturday forenoon and ate lunch during the noon hour. Following lunch he retired to his room in the Fryar Hotel. one of the girls working on the floor heard someone fall and the door to Mr. Norstrom's room was open. She looked in and he had fallen striking the plumbing of the wash bowl. Dr. Kackley was summoned from his office in the same building and applied artificial respiration but in vain.
     Peter L. Norstrom was born in Fairview, Utah, October 17, 1873. He grew to manhood in that section of Utah and on March 10, 1889 was married to Sophia Stewart. There was born to this union eight children all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Ined Fryar, Laron, Glen, Leon and Orpha Mae of Soda Springs and Mrs. Joy Stephenson, of Lava hot Springs; Mrs. Elma Beck of Ovid and Mrs. Annetta Lloyd of Alexander. Two step-children, Miss Leslie Stewart and Mrs. Gladys Johnson of this city, his mother, Mrs. Josephine Young, of Lehi, Utah, two sisters and two brothers also survive. Mrs. Bert Stone, of Murray, Utah, attended the funeral.
     Mrs. Norstrom preceded her husband in death, passing away in March of this year.
     Funeral services were held from the L.D.S. Church Tuesday.
     Soul"-Mrs. Ira Cox and Mrs. W. P. Maughn.
     The choir sang "Through Deepening Trails."
     Invocation-F.W. Harris
     Choir-"Nearer My God to Thee"
     D.P. Stephensen, of Lava Hot Springs was the speaker.
     Vocal Duet-"Jesus Lover of My Coul"-Mrs. Ira Cox and W.P. Maughn.
     Choir-"Abide With Me."
     Benediction-D.J. Lau.
     Dedication of the Grave-Carl Haderlie.
     Interment was made in the family lot in Soda Mound Cemetery.

Soda Springs Chieftain Jan. 1, 1931

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Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Twin falls for George A. Lincoln, 68, native of Bountiful, Utah, and a pioneer farmer of the Twin Falls project. Born in Bountiful in 1861(?), in 1882 he moved to Gray's Lake, where he was in the mercantile and stock raising business, later locating at Twin Falls, where he was one of the original residents when the project was opened to entry in 1903.

Jany. 2, 1930 Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs Idaho

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FUNERAL RITES FOR FORMER SODA GIRL
     Vivian Anna Marcoe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Marcoe, was born in Havre, Montana, on July 30, 1901 (28 years old).
     The early years of her life were spent in Montana-five in Havre and six years in Dillon. She was an apt student, and completed both the grade and high school departments in the Soda Springs school, specializing in the commercial department, fitting herself with her typewriting and shorthand for an office position. One of her first positions was with Attorney R.J. Dygert of this city. She later held office positions in Idaho Falls and in Rock Springs, Wyoming. It was in Wyoming she met Mr. Otto Warren, and was united in marriage to him in November, seven years ago. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Warren lived in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
     Two children were born to them, Shirly, five years old, and Charles four years old.
     Mrs. Warren came to this city last Saturday and was operated on Sunday. She passed from this life Wednesday, March fifth, at 4 P.M.
     Mrs. Warren is survived by her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Marcoe; by her twin sister, Mrs. Verona (Fred) Ellis of Pocatello; a younger sister, Loretta, passed away four years ago. In her own marital family is the husband, Mr. O.H. Warren, and two children, Shirley and Charles.

Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs Idaho March 13, 1930

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Sunday evening, Mrs. Peter Norstrom, lovable mother of a large family, passed to the Great Beyond.
Mrs. Norstrom had been ill for several years, and only last week submitted to a major operation. Her condition was so run down that skill of the surgeons proved to no avail. As we got to press the funeral services are being held. We will publish an account of the services and an obituary, in our next issue.

March 13, 1930 Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs Idaho

MRS. PETER NORSTROM
     Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sophie Norstrom at the L.D.S. Church Thursday afternoon of last week. The large attendance of friends and over abundance of flowers were beautiful testimonials of community sympathy for the bereaved family, and appreciation of a departed friend.
     The services were as follows:
     Song, 'Through Deepening Trials' by double mixed quartet; prayer by Earl Balls; song, 'O My Father' by double mixed quartet; obituary was read by J.T. Torgesen; expressions of appreciation by James T. Peterson, of Fairview, Utah, a half brother of the deceased; vocal duet 'Speak Gentle Words', by Vera Jenkens and Frank Harris; a tribute by D.J. La-, a musical reading, Legion of the Twilight Bell, by Dawna Cox; a tribute by Ira A. Cox; song by double mixed quartet, 'Lay Me Softly Down To Rests', and closing prayer by Bishop T.H. Horsley.
     Mrs. Nettie Cox was at the organ and Bishop K.G. Balls was in charge of the services.
     Interment was made in Soda Mound Cemetery.
     Mrs. Norstrom was born in Fairview, Utah, May 18, 1874, the daughter of Bishop Amosa and A--etta Tucker. She married Hyrum Stewart in 1891. He died in 18--. Leslie Stewart and Mrs. Gladys Johnson are surviving children of this marriage. In 1899 Sophia Stewart became the wife of Peter Norstrom. Eight children of this union are surviving, they are: I--- Fryer, Joy Stephenson, Elma B---, Anetta Lloyd, Lar--- Glen, Leon and Orpha Norstrom. She leaves six grandchildren and quite a number of brothers and sisters. C.P. Tucker is the only brother living in Soda Springs.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who were so kind and willing to help us in our hour of sorry during the illness and following the death of our loved mother and sister. We also wish to extend our gratitude for the many beautiful floral offerings and the kind words spoken at the services.
P.J. Norstrom and family, Leslie Stewart, Mrs. Gladys Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Tucker.

March 20, 1930 Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs Idaho

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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank those who were so kind during the sickness and death of our beloved child. For the beautiful flowers and comforting words said at the funeral services. We wish also to thank the Order of Eastern Star and the Masonic lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Cutsforth

March 13, 1930 Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs Idaho

CHARLES N. ELLIS WAS BURIED FRIDAY
     Funeral services were held for Charles N. Ellis Friday at four o'clock at the Presbyterian church. Reverend J.I. Gulick of Idaho Falls delivered the sermon.
      Charles N. Ellis was born in Perry County, Missouri, March 9, 1860. He stayed in Missouri until he was about twenty-three years of age at which time he came to Idaho. He was never married so after the other children married Charls. lived with his mother at Bench until she answered the final roll call. After the death of his mother he sold the farm at Bench and came to Soda Springs farming in first one place then another. He died at his brother's (George Ellis) home March 6, 1930.
     Aside from his numerous friends those left to mourn his death are: sisters, Mrs. I.W. Nanny of California, Mrs. W.B. Wright of Pocatello and Mrs. J.B. Wright of Thatcher. His brothers are: G.W. Ellis and F.E. Ellis both of Soda and T.M. Ellis of Grace.

CARD OF THANKS

We take this opportunity of thanking all who were so loyal to us during the last illness and following the death of our brother Charles. (The lines are switched to make sense, in original article the 3rd and 4th line are mixed.)
Geo. Ellis and family and brothers and sisters.

Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs March 13, 1930

PIONEER OF GRAVE DIES AT HIS HOME SUNDAY MORNING
     Death claimed an old pioneer and respected citizen of Grace early Monday morning, McGee Harris. He attended church Sunday afternoon, apparently in good health. His wife arose Monday morning, lit the fires and then went into his room and found him dead. Dr. Otto, who was summoned, said he had passed away between 4 and 5 o'clock.
     He is survived by his widow, his aged mother, Mrs. Emaline Whittle Harris of Richmond, Utah, and the following brothers: C.C. Harris, Alex Harris, Roe Harris all of Richmond, Utah; Casper Harris of Pocatello; and one sister, Mrs. Albert Fisher of Richmond, Utah. Mr. Harris leaves the following children: Dr. Earl Harris, Chicago; Mrs. Gel. Bateman, Tempe, Arizona; Mrs. Geo. Mathew, Grace, Idaho; Byron, Guy and Glen Harris, all of Lago, Idaho, and several grandchildren.
     Mr. Harris was born at Richmond, Utah, May 23, 1862. He was the son of Wm. C. and Emaline Whittle Harris. He received his schooling in Utah institutions and in 1885 was married, in the Logan Temple, to Harriet N. Carson. In 1917 he was ordained a patriarch of Bannock Stake, which position he held at the time of his death.
      Funeral services were held Friday 1 o'clock in the Grace L.D.S. tabernacle.