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Obituaries and Death Notices
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O. T. Anderson
Duluth News-Tribune (27 Sept. 1919) submitted by Friends for Free Genealogy BZ
ISLE—Died O. T. Anderson, 75, Lakeside township, old age.
Henry Applegate
Princeton Union Date: Feb 8, 1906 - Sub by a FoFG
H. APPLEGATE DIES -- A Veteran of the Army of the Potomac and a Pioneer Resident of Town of Princeton.
Henry Applegate died at his home near Silver lake, about one mile east of Princeton, on Thursday morning, February 1st, at 3 o'clock, from heart failure. Mr. Applegate was born in Cedarville, Herkimer county, New York, on January 22, 1838. On October 11, 1861, he was enrolled as a saddler in Company G, Sixth New York Mounted Volunteers, and received an honorable discharge on December 15, 1863, at Culpepper Court House, Virginia. He re-enlisted in the same company on December 16, 1863, the day following his discharge, was promoted to sergeant on January 1, 1865. and received his second discharge at Clouds Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1865. His company formed part of the famous army of the Potomac, and he was present in all the great battles in which the Sixth regiment was engaged. During both terms of his enlistment he was neither sick nor excused from duty a single day, neither was he wounded. His record was a most remarkable one. He seemed to possess a charmed existence, for he was usually in the thickest of the fight. Mr. Applegate came to Minnesota from New York in 1866 and located in Fillmore county. He remained there two years and removed to Princeton township in 1868, where he remained until the time of his death. He was married in 1873 to Miss Katherine Steeves of Princeton, Justice F. Morrison performing the ceremony. Of the union there were born two children, Mrs. Elmer M. Chapman and Louis Applegate, both residents of Princeton. The widow of deceased also survives him. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence by Rev. Catheart of the Princeton M. E. church on Sunday last at 2 o'clock and the remains were interred in Oak Knoll Cemetery under the impressive rites of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. Notwithstanding Sunday was a very cold day a large number of persons followed the good old veteran to his last resting place. The pallbearers were: W. H. Townsend, Frank Woods, Anson Howard, Joseph Nokes. S. B. Heath and David Whitcomb. Henry Applegate was a hero Of many battles. He twice enlisted to fight for his country and he fought in the front ranks whenever an opportunity presented itself. His brave deeds are on record in the correspondence of his commanding officers in the war department at Washington and will live forever. He was a soldier and a patriot. He was an honorable man, a man esteemed by all who knew him and beloved by his family—affectionate and charitable to a fault. It is with the deepest regret we chronicle the removal of this generous, kindly old veteran from among us. But the Lord knoweth that which is best.
Mrs. Harry Bates
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, April 23, 1903; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Cove
Mrs. Harry Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robideau, died yesterday morning at Bock. The remains were brought down to Princeton this morning and the funeral will be held at the Catholic church in Greenbush, no definite arrangements for the funeral
having been made as yet.
Hazel Bell
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 30, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Hazel Bell, the infant daughter of Thomas and Ervia Looney, of the town of Baldwin, died of pneumonia on March 27th. The child was one year of age. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 10 o’clock a.m., and the interment was in Baldwin cemetery. Rev. Swinnerton officiated at the funeral.
Christian Bonn
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 16, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Death of a Milo Man
Christian Bonn of Eastes Brook died at his home last Sunday at the age of seventy-nine years. He had been ill with an attack of grip and was found dead in bed Sunday. Dr. Bacon of Milaca, county coroner, was summoned and decided that death was from natural
causes.
The deceased was a new settler in the town of Milo and located in that part of the county about a year ago, coming from Maple Grove, Wright county where he had resided for forty years. He leaves a wife and three sons at home and a daughter, Mrs. Christina
Mauler who resides at Maple Grove. The remains were taken to Maple Grove where the interment took place yesterday. Mr. Bonn was a Civil war veteran and served in Company E, 11th Minnesota Volunteers.The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 23, 1905
Died in Rocking Chair
Christian Bonn of Estes Brook, mention of whose death was made last week, was not found in bed but died in a rocking chair, John O. Beden was with him when he died. The services of a coroner hardly seemed necessary.
Cater
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 23, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
The three-weeks old girl baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cater died last Friday quite suddenly of convulsions. The parents took the body of the child to Haven, the home of Mrs. Cater, on Saturday.
Elijah Clark
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 30, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Old Settler Dies
Elijah Clark, an Early Mainite Pioneer, Dies From Paralytic Stroke Monday
Was One of the Early Settlers on Battle Brook and Came to Minnesota in 1859
Elijah Clark, one of the old settlers of Princeton and this section, died at his home on the north side of the river on last Monday morning at seven-thirty o’clock, death resulting from a paralytic stroke which he received last Friday. After suffering the stroke he went to bed and never left it. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of deceased, Rev. Swinnerton officiating. Interment was in
Oak Knoll cemetery, where a father and a brother are buried.
Elijah Clark was born in the town of Canaan, county of Summerset, Maine, in the year 1827. When a lad he worked on the farm and after he grew up he took his father’s farm and ran it some time when he decided to move west and in 1859 he settled in Minnesota.
He settled on a claim on Battle Brook near the old Love place, later moving to Blue Hill beyond the Wheeler farm, and after that he located on a farm in Santiago near the Pratt place. Sometime ago he sold his farm and came to Princeton to live with his sister Delia. He was seventy-seven years old on the sixteenth day of last October. Mr. Clark was a single man and always bore an excellent reputation and it was said of him that he never had an enemy. He is survived by three brothers, John, Henry and Samuel, and three sisters, Elizabeth, Delia and Ruth. His brother John lives in Nebraska and his sister Ruth resides in Massachusetts.
Kathryn Cotton
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 23, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Death of Kathryn Cotton
At midnight Tuesday with the death of the day and the birth of the morrow Kathryn N. Cotton, daughter of Mrs. Mary H. Cotton, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. L. Small in Princeton. During her recent illness the tender and watchful care of a mother and sister who were constantly with her until the end gave to her all the earthly comfort that was possible, and her death was a sweet rest after her long suffering.
The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Small this morning at 9:30 o’clock, Rev. John Russell Henderson of the Congregational church of Princeton officiating. The body was taken to Anoka on this morning’s train and the interment was in the cemetery at that place where rest a father and brother. Rev. Henderson accompanied the relative to Anoka and officiated at the grave.
Deceased possessed a sweet and pleasant nature and even when death had laid its cruel hand heavily upon her, a sunny disposition shone out in triumphant contrast until she passed slowly and peacefully into rest.
Cynthia L. Dimmick
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 5, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Mrs. Cynthia L. Dimmick, a brief notice of whose death appeared in the last issue of the Union, was born in Hinsdale, Mass., March 5, 1810. At the age of 10 years she removed with her parents to Wheatland, N.Y., where eight years later she married John W. Dimmick – Sept. 30, 1828. In the spring of 1856 they came to Minnesota, taking as a homestead the farm now owned by Judge Freer a few miles above Princeton, and this section has been her home ever since.
She was one of the pioneers of this county and did her full share toward its development. She was active in the organization of the
Congregational church in this village and has always been a member of that belief.
For the past two years she has been able only at intervals to recognize her relatives and friends, having lost the power of mind with which she was once so abundantly blessed. Her end came peacefully on the morning of Sept. 25, and she passed to rest with every duty performed. The funeral took place Thursday from the Congregational church in this village and her mortal remains were laid beside those of her husband in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Five of her children survive her, one son in New York, Mrs. Scofield, of Ortonville, W. W. Dimmick, of Elk River, Mrs. Northway and H. G. Dimmick, of Blue Hill.
Fryhling
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 9, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Death From Scarlet Fever.
Scarlet fever has broken out in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Fryhling. They lost one of their little children last Friday night of the disease. The little one, a girl two years and four months old, was taken sick about a week before its death. It appeared to be getting along all right but was taken violently ill a short time before it died. The funeral was held Sunday forenoon at nine o’clock, being private because of the nature of the disease. Rev. Swinnerton officiated at the grave. The little child was at the age when children fasten themselves on human affection so strongly.
Amanda Garlinghouse
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, April 6, 1882; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Mrs. Amanda Garlinghouse died at the residence of Mr. George Prescott, this township, last Friday morning and was buried Saturday. The old lady had attained the ripe old age of 76 years.
baby of Tom Gillespie
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Friday, August 17, 1877; submitted by Jim Dezotell
One of Mr. Tom Gillespie's little twin babies died last Saturday. The funeral took place on Sunday; services were held in the Methodist
Church, where quite a large crowd were congregated; the remains were deposited in the West Branch cemetery.
Ballard Preston Goad
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 23, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
To His Final Rest.
B. P. Goad of Foreston, Long a Sufferer From Consumption, Dies at Foreston
Because of defective news channels the Union was not able last week to refer to the death at Foreston of B. P. Goad, who passed away at his home on Thursday afternoon, March 9th after a lingering illness of consumption.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 12, in the M.E. church at Foreston under the auspices of Lincoln Lodge, A.F. & A. M. of Milaca. Rev. D. P. Olin, assisted by Rev. W. A. Parkinson, conducted the services in the church. Interment was in Milo cemetery.
Ballard Preston Goad was born in Walton, West Virginia, Oct. 4th, 1856, and was forty-eight years old at the time of his death. He came to Minnesota in 1889 and located in Milo township. He was married in June, 1893, to Miss Lena Foss, who, with three small
children, survive him. He is also survived by an aged mother and two brothers.
Mr. Goad was one of nature’s noblemen, and possessed a personality that endeared him to a host of friends. Through his long but hopeless battle against disease there was ever manifest those noble traits of heart and mind that will ever remain a sweet memory to
both relatives and friends.
Charles Henschel
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 19, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Charles Henschel, a well known farmer living northeast of the village, died at his home last Thursday morning, Oct. 12. The funeral occurred last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Henschel was 34 years of age and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death.
Joseph Hickey
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 23, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Joseph Hickey, aged 74, died at the home of Wm. Sullivan on Nov. 8, and was buried on the 10th near Mr. Sullivan's house. A large number of friends gathered to pay their last respects to one whom they all regarded so highly. Mr. Hickey was born in Canada but has been a citizen of the United States for many years. He was an old settler at the lake having a good claim on the lake shore in section 3. He was well known throughout the whole Rum river region, and greatly respected. The children all loved Joe.
Cal Howard
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 23, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
At a Ripe Age
One of the pioneers of the vicinity, Cal Howard, died Monday at his home in Wyanette at the age of 69. While Mr. Howard has been troubled for about twenty-five years with a fever sore on his right leg his final sickness was of short duration, lasting less than a fortnight and was probably caused by blood poisoning resulting from the ulcer. The funeral occurred yesterday at his late home and the interment took place at the King cemetery in Wyanette. Mr. Howard leaves a wife and two married daughters to mourn his loss.
Mr. Howard was born in Brownville, Piscataquis county, Maine, in April 1830. November 14, 1861, he enlisted in the Eleventh Maine volunteers and served until the following June when he was discharged. In 1865 he came west settling first in Spencer Brook and afterward removing to his late homestead, where he has resided for the past twenty-four years. He was a man of steadfast principles and will be mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances among whom he was highly respected.
Samuel P. Hunt
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 26, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Samuel P. Hunt died Tuesday of cancer of the stomach, aged 77 years. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church this
afternoon.The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 2, 1899
Samuel P. Hunt whose death was noticed in these columns last week, was born in Cincanuts, Cortland county, N.Y., where he grew to manhood. In 1856 he removed to Minnesota, landing in St. Paul, where he remained until 1861. When the call for volunteers was made he was one of the first to offer his services to the government, receiving an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term of service. Subsequently he removed to Spencer Brook, where he filed on a homestead, remaining there until after proving up, when his health failed and he removed to this village where he has resided twenty-six years. Three years ago he went to Duluth and resided there until Sept. 6 last when he came back only to die at his old home Oct. 24. The funeral took place at the M.E. Church last Thursday, Rev. F. H. Roberts conducting the services. He leaves a wife, four children and two stepsons to mourn his loss: Mrs. F. A. Steeves, Mrs. H. D. Archibald, Mrs. F. A. Ellenbaum, D. N. Hunt, M. E. Terry, of Duluth, and F. A. Edminson, of Isanti county.
boy Keith
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Friday, August 31, 1877; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Judge and Mrs. Keith feel blue over the loss of their year old boy; the little fellow had been sick for some time and died Monday
afternoon; the funeral took place Tuesday, Rev. Mr. Kinsland delivered a short prayer at the residence, and the little one was interred in Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Gusta Lustig
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 16, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Verdict Was Nill
The Coroner's Jury Failed to Fix the Cause of Mrs. Lustig's Death at Monday's Inquest.
Grave Rumors Have been in Circulation Since Saturday and the Inquest Hasn't Stopped Them.
Princeton has been badly torn up this week by ugly rumors which followed the death of Mrs. Gusta Lustig, a case of child-birth.
Similar stories followed the death of Mrs. Patton, of Spencer Brook, a few months ago and therefore several citizens requested an official investigation.
Coroner Tarbox summoned Dr. Whittemore, of Elk River and Dr. Bacon, of Milaca, to make a post-mortem examination of the remains and a coroner's inquest was held at the court house Monday afternoon. Mrs. Roos, at whose house the death occurred testified to the condition of the deceased, the methods of the attending physician, Dr. S. D. Sour, and to an incident near the close of the operation when the doctor cut away a large piece of flesh. Mrs. Berg, who was present most of the time corroborated this testimony.
Dr. Whittemore testified to the examination of the body and told of the discovery of a transverse rupture of the womb, and the tearing of the canal to the exterior. Death was caused from this wound which allowed the blood to enter the abdominal cavity causing peritonitis.
Dr. Bacon, who also took part in the examination of the body, corroborated this testimony.
Dr. Armitage testified to the use of the instruments but was not present when the cutting was done.
Dr. Sour testified to his being called in the case, the difficulties he encountered and methods pursued. ?His attention being called to
the testimony of Mrs. Roos and Mrs. Berg, he admitted that he cut off a piece of the walls of the canal, which was lacerated and would
probably have sloughed off if it had been allowed to remain. He said the rupture was not discovered by him.
Although the testimony of the physicians showed that there was a wound three inches long in the womb, extending along down the canal probably six inches more, and that they believed death had been caused by this wound and from peritonitis resulting, the jury brought in a verdict of death from unknown causes. This verdict is unsatisfactory to all concerned for while it does not accuse neither does it remove suspicion.
There is some talk that the case will be heard from again when it is hoped there will be either an exoneration or a location of blame.
Mrs. Gusta Lustig, widow of the late Florens Lustig, died last Saturday afternoon, aged 38 years. Mrs. Lustig had lived in Princeton
several years and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her untimely death. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon and was largely attended, the burial taking place at the German cemetery on the north side. Mrs. Lustig survived her husband about seven months and was without a relative in this country.
Bengt. Nelson
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 30, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Death of A Milo Man
Bengt. Nelson, a Young Milo Farmer, Dies Suddenly Last Thursday of Heart Disease
Bengt. Nelson, a young Milo farmer who resided on section 18, died very suddenly at his home last Thursday evening after he had returned home with his wife and family from a visit to a neighbor. He had been in the best of health and was only thirty-nine years
old at the time of his death. Not a great while before he died he had remarked on his freedom from illness.
After coming home he made arrangements to retire and while getting ready for bed fell over dead.
The funeral was held at the Lutheran church in Milo on last Sunday and interment was in the local cemetery.
Mr. Nelson leaves a wife and three children. He owned an eighty acre farm and was highly respected in the section where he had resided for several years.
Oscar R. Norgren
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, June 14, 1902; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Oscar R., son of John and Hilda Norgren, of Foreston, died Monday of heart failure, aged one and one-half years. The parents have the heart-felt sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement.
Mrs. Frank Northway
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 9, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Blue Hill
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Northway Sunday was largely attended by friends and neighbors, showing how she was esteemed by them. The pall bearers were members of the Princeton G.A.R.
Mrs. Frank Northway, of Blue Hill, who was sick so long with typhoid fever, gave up the struggle for life last Thursday. The funeral
occurred Sunday afternoon and was largely attended.
Charles Oman
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, May 16, 1895; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Fatal Accident
Saturday morning, the south bound freight train ran over Charles Oman, a young man of Milaca, and severed one leg from the body. He was rolled and tumbled along the ties for nearly two hundred feet, before getting loose from the train. The report reaches us that he was on the opposite side of the track from the mill where he was employed as a workman, and attempted to cross the track ahead of the slowly moving train. Unfortunately he caught his foot and fell in the middle of the track, by managed to throw himself partly outside the rail, though failing to disengage his foot which had caught in some way. The wheels passed over the limb, crushing it off near the body, and injuring him internally by rolling him along the ties. Dr. Tarbox, of this place, was summoned and arrived, probably two or three hours after the accident. He found the young man in a dying condition, death resulting about three hours after the accident.
Mary Orton
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 12, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Mrs. Mary Orton, a resident of this county for more than thirty years, died last Saturday morning of old age. The funeral occurred Tuesday, the interment being made in Oak Knoll cemetery.The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 19, 1899
Mrs. Mary Newton Orton was born in Canada West, November 12, 1812, and died at the residence of her son, Nathan G. Orton, in Greenbush, October 7, 1899.
She was married to Samuel Orton about seventy years ago, after which she removed with her husband to Jefferson county, New York. On the 11th of May, 1856, she with her husband and family came to Minnesota, leaving New York the 5th of March preceding. They came to Mille Lacs county and settled in Greenbush, where she has lived for 43 years.
For 50 years she has been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church. Ten years ago her husband died since which time she
has remained with her son, Nathan G. Orton, upon what was the old homestead. He life has been on of untiring christian devotion. She
died at a ripe age and in full assurance of the christians hope.
She leaves eight children. John who lives at Sauk Rapids; Alvin, at Swanville; William, Samuel, Nathan, and Jefferson, who reside in
Greenbush; Mrs. Malinda Farrington and Mrs. Annie Brown, of Princeton. Her children rise up and call her blessed.
A good woman has gone to her blessed reward. Her memory is indeed precious and her reward is sure. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.”
The funeral service was held in the church at Greenbush, Rev. F. H. Roberts officiating. A large concourse of people attending. The
interment was in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Christine Peihl
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, June 14, 1902; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Freer
Sunday afternoon, June 10, Mrs. Peihl, an old lady 59 years of age, wife of Hans Peihl an old resident of Greenbush, committed suicide by hanging herself.
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Rev. D. Donovan was called to Greenbush Tuesday to conduct the funeral services at the burial of Mrs. Peihl.
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By Her Own Hand
Mrs. Christine Peihl, of Greenbush, Committed Suicide at Her Home Last Sunday
She Had Not Been in Her Right Mind for Several Years, But Death Was Unexpected.
A second suicide within a few weeks shocked the citizens of Greenbush last Sunday, when the body of Mrs. Christine Peihl was found dangling from a beam in a barn near her late residence. Mrs. Peihl had not been in her right mind for several years, but as her
hallucinations have always been of a harmless character, none of the family were prepared for the tragic end.
Last Sunday Mr. Peihl left the house about the middle of the forenoon to walk in his fields and when he returned to the house about noon he found his wife gone, but thought nothing of it as she frequently visited the neighbors. Hans Peihl jr. had gone to one of the neighbor’s houses to remain for the day, so Mr. Peihl picked up a lunch for his dinner and waited for the family to return. About 2 o’clock one of the neighbors came to visit Mrs. Peihl and her husband went toe the nearby farm houses to inform his wife of her neighbor’s presence. He found no trace of her and returned to his home. Before starting out on the search again he thought that he had not fed the calves in the barn and started to do it. When he opened the door he was horrified to discover the body of his wife hanging in front of him.
The body was immediately lowered but life was extinct, and nothing remained to be done but to notify the coroner, which was done. Coroner Nichols, after viewing the body and hearing the circumstances, decided that an inquest was unnecessary.
Mrs. Peihl was 58 years of age and came with her husband to Greenbush about twelve years ago. Some years since her mind became impaired, but as she never appeared to be violent no attention was paid to her actions. A week or two ago she again showed signs of
dementia and this time her hallucination was that of a secret society was endeavoring to make way with her. None of the family regarded the case as serious and her death by her own hand was a severe shock to them.
The funeral took place last Tuesday and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends of the family.
Charles Pratt
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Friday, August 3, 1877; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Obituary
Whose dead? was the question asked by one when the church bell commenced tolling early on Wednesday morning; it soon became known that poor Charley Pratt had breathed his last the previous night at half past eleven.
Charles Pratt was 28 years of age, was born in Foxcroft, Penobscot county, Maine, where his aged parents still reside; he was brother to
Mr. Lenn and Tim Pratt and Mrs. George Buck. He first came to this State about seven years ago, he married a daughter of Mr. N. M.
Smith's three years after, but his wife died six months after marriage; he worked for Pratt & Rines most of the time since he came
here, and was a general favorite with the boys in camp and on the drive; he was always hale and hearty untill last summer when he
visited Maine, and while there he was afflicted with diabetes; he came back to Princeton last fall quite sick and weak; at one time he
thought he had got all right and he went up to Pratt & Rine's camp to go work, but in a few days he was worse than ever; he quit work and
went to Buck & Stedman's camp where he remained all winter; he kept getting weaker all spring and summer, until about a month ago he was confined to his bed altogether. On Tuesday night while Cyrus Shaw and Mr. Buck were sitting with him and he was talking to them, he suddenly threw back his head, gave a gasp, and all was over, his spirit had fled. During his illness the families of Mr. Buck and Mr. Stedman cared for him tenderly and done all that was possible for mortal to do, besides Dr. Gile was constantly in attendance.
The funeral services were held in “the little church around the corner,” the building was crowded to overflowing; Rev. Mr. Richards
led in prayer; after two hymns had been sang, Rev. Mr. Kingsland delivered a very eloquent discourse; he alluded feelingly to the many
good traits the deceased possessed, of the esteem in which he was held by the community, and when the rev. gentlemen touchingly referred to the grief of the aged father and mother, away off in Maine, when they learned of the death of their son, many of the audience were moved to tears.
After services, the lid of the coffin, which was tastefully decorated with flowers, - was raised, and all who wished were allowed a last
glimpse of all that was mortal of the once light-hearted and genial Charlie Pratt. The remains were followed to their last resting place,
- in the West Branch burying-ground – by a long string of vehicles.
Charlie was well liked by all the boys, there were all his friends; he was quiet and accommodating;; our acquaintance with him was short, but we have never heard aught against him. His sufferings are over, his trials and tribulations are ended, and he has laid him down to sleep the sleep of peace, perhaps its better.
Mrs Wm Purr (Jennie/Jane)
Source: "Mille Lacs County Times", September 23, 1920; front page. - Submitted by carolyn_drews@yahoo.com
"Prominent Foreston Lady Passes Away after Long Illness of Heart Trouble"
Mrs Wm Purr died at her home, in Foreston on Sept 20th, from heart disease. She had suffered a long time with trouble of the heart, and her advanced years finally the trouble to result fatally. The deceased was 80 years of age, and had resided in this county for the past 40 years. She is survived by her husband, and two sons by a former marriage, Joe and Merritt Kniffen, of Cook, MN.
The funeral was held at Foreston, Wednesday afternoon, at the M.E. Church and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the Milo Cemetery. Rev. A. J. Oliver, of Milaca, conducted the funeral services.
Eveline Sherman Roberts
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 23, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Gone To Her Reward
Mrs. F. H. Roberts Died of Heart Disease Last Tuesday
After an illness of a week Mrs. F. H. Roberts, wife of the pastor of the Methodist church in this village, was called to her heavenly home.
Mrs. Roberts had returned from a visit to relatives in Chicago only the week before and was sick and exhausted when she arrived in
Princeton. For years she has been troubled with her heart and this ailment was aggravated by her recent trip. At times her friends had hope but Sunday she began to sink and after lingering Monday she gave up the unequal struggle and passed over to the land of peace.
Yesterday services were held at the church which were attended by a large number of our citizens who gathered to pay their last respects to the beloved lady, and this morning the bereaved husband left with the body for Barre, Vermont, where it will be interred in the family lot. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Rev. Roberts in this sorrowful hour.
Eveline Sherman Jackson was born in Barre, Vermont, Sept. 19, 1838 and died in Princeton Nov. 21, 1899. She was converted when a young girl and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. On Jan. 11, 1863, she was united in marriage with Rev. Frank H. Roberts. Her life has been given to the church and her work as a pastor's wife was always cheerfully done. She was naturally of a retiring disposition but she always made a host of friends. She loved the people of Princeton and there was no place on earth from which she would rather go to heaven.
Last Sunday when she knew the end was near and her friends were gathered at her bedside she requested them to sing “Rock of Ages” and after this was done asked each one to pray. She said “I love this people and would do what I could to bring them Jesus.” Speaking of those who had gone before she said “ I won't be lonesome in heaven.” Her end came peacefully and she rests with loved ones awaiting the call of the resurrection morn.
J. R. Robideau
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 12, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
J. R. Robideau, of Milaca, died in a Minneapolis hospital last week where he went to have an operation performed.
Jacob Roos
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 2, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Died Suddenly
Jacob Roos, a resident of Princeton for nearly a score of years, died suddenly at his residence Tuesday morning. He has not been in
vigorous health for some time, but has been able to attend to his business as usual so that the news of his death was very unexpected.
He appeared to be in his usual health Monday and close his saloon at the usual time. On his way home he stopped at the power station and in conversation with Mr. Miller said he never felt better in his life. He retired as usual but when morning came he had an attack of nausea and after vomiting returned to his bed. He felt badly and a physician was summoned but before the latter arrived Mr. Roos had expired. Mr. Roos came to Princeton with his brother several year ago from Oshkosh, Wis. In company they started a brewery just below the Commercial hotel, which they handled successfully for several years. After a time the brewery was discontinued and they entered the retail liquor business which has been the occupation of Mr. Roos ever since with the exception of a few months three years ago. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. The funeral will occur this afternoon.
Emma Schwantis
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, April 3, 1902; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Bogus Brook
Born, March 19th, to the wife of Mr. Nils Anderson, a bright little girl.
Mrs. Emma Schwantis, wife of Aug. Schwantis, died at her home on March 17th from pneumonia.
Pert Selleck
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 2, 1905; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Sudden Death of Pert Selleck
Former Princeton Boy dies of Appendicitis at North Yakima, Wash.
Word was received in Princeton Saturday night through Elk River relatives of Prof. Selleck and wife that Pert Selleck died in a hospital at North Yakima, Wash., last Thursday of appendicitis. The sad news of the bereavement to the family of Prof. and Mrs. Selleck soon spread about town and there were many expressions of deep regret and sorrow. On Monday Dr. McRae received a letter from Charles Evenson
who formerly clerked in the Armitage drug store, but who is now located at North Yakima. Mr. Evenson was intimately acquainted with Pert and wrote to Dr. McRae the full particulars of his death. The letter was written on the 23d, the day that Pert died. Mr. Evenson says
that on the Sunday previous Pert sang at a funeral at the church, and was in his usual health. On Monday morning he was seized with an attack of appendicitis. On Tuesday afternoon her was in such bad shape that he was taken to the hospital where an operation was performed and it was discovered that his condition was very grave as the appendix was badly affected and gangrene had set in from the diseased condition of the organ.
Notwithstanding his serious condition he seemed to improve and there was much hope, but Wednesday evening he began to fail rapidly, and despite everything that could be done he passed away at three a.m. Thursday morning. The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m. on
Friday, Mr. Evanson acting as one of the pall bearers. Pert’s Christian name was Samuel and he was the eldest of the sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Selleck and family have the sympathy of their many friends whom they left in Princeton.
Minnie Adelyn Sewell
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, November 30, 1899; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Mrs. George M. Sewell, formerly Miss Minnie Adelyn Stowell, died Sunday are her home in Minneapolis of acute tuberculosis. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sewell resided for several years during her childhood in Princeton and her death will be regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. She had studied for the stage and had met with considerable success in her chosen line.
Robert Strong
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, March 2, 1905;submitted by Jim Dezotell
Killed At Everett
Robert Strong, a Wyanett Boy, is Crushed to Death by Log in Lumber Camp at Everett.
Body Was Brought Home and Funeral Held Tuesday – Interment in Green Lake Cemetery
Robert Strong of Wyanett, a brother of Oscar Strong who live near Green lake, was instantly killed at Smith’s lumber camp near Everett, Wash., last Friday while loading logs. The news of the fatal accident was wired to relatives of Mr. Strong at once, and arrangements were made for the shipment of the body to the former home of the dead man.
Alfred Strong, brother of Robert who was with him when he met his death, came home with the body and the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Oscar Strong, Rev. Kling of Karmel, officiating. The interment was in the Green lake cemetery.
Robert Strong was a very popular young man and was only thirty-three years of age. For many years he had worked in lumber camps and was said to be one of the nest loaders in Minnesota. He had worked in camps for his employer in St. Louis county before going to
Everett and last fall went west to continue his work. He was assisting in loading logs which were being handled by hoisting apparatus. While he was securing a large log on the load a log held by a hoist broke loose and fell onto Mr. Strong, crushing him against another log. Just as the log fell he cried “Albert!” to his brother who was close by at the time and that was the last word he ever uttered. Death was instant.
Robert owned an eighty acre farm near Green lake. His parents live in the old country.
Elvina Towle
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, October 30, 1919; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kennedy and daughter, Leila, attended the funeral of Mrs. Elvina Towle at Foreston, who passed away at her home in Bemidji last week. She was an aunt of Mrs. Kennedy.
Viola Wedgewood
"Princeton Union", March 18, 1920 - Sub. by Judy
Laid to Rest -- The remains of Mrs John Wedgewood, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lillian VanAlstein in Mora, on March 10, and a brief notice of whose death appeared in last week's Union, arrived in Princeton on Friday morning for burial. Short services were held at the residence in Mora and the funeral was held from the Princeton Methodist church on Friday afternoon. Rev. E. B. Service, former pastor of the Princeton Methodist, church, but now of Little Falls, preached the sermon, which was both impressive and eloquent. Rev. Service (accompanied by his wife) came here especially to perform the sad rites. Many beautiful floral tributes covered the casket in which all that was mortal of Mrs. Wedgwood reposed.
Mrs. Wedgwood, whose maiden name was Viola A. Mayo, was born in Brownsville, Maine, on May 2, 1845, and was married at that place to John F. Wedgwood; in 1864, coming to Princeton with her parents shortly afterward, her husband following at the close of the civil war, in which he saw long service. With the exception of the last three years, during which time she lived with her daughter at Mora, she resided in Princeton continuously.
Mrs. Wedgwood is survived by three daughters—Mrs. G. I. Nickerson, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. F. E. Patterson, Hazelwood, Wash.; and Mrs. Efllian VanAlstein, Mora. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. F. A. Heath of Princeton, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.. Her husband died in Princeton about 28 years ago, and a son, Charles, about four years ago.
Mrs. Wedgwood was a charitable, God-fearing woman whose constant aim was to aid those in distress. Although blind in one eye and possessing very poor vision in the other, she worked incessantly during the world war as a member of the Red Cross, knitting socks and sweaters for the boys across the sea. For her faithful service she was awarded a medal, which she highly prized. She was a member of the Princeton Methodist church. In the passing of Mrs. Wedgwood one of God's noble women has gone to receive that reward which she has so well earned.
The three daughters of deceased were among those in attendance at the obsequies, as well as a grandson, J. M. Nickerson, of Bengal, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McFarland and Lloyd Anderson of Mora were also present at the funeral.
Ernestina Zimple
The Princeton Union (Princeton, MN) Thursday, June 21, 1902; submitted by Jim Dezotell
Mrs. Ernestina Zimple, wife of Wilhelm Zimple, died in Greenbush, Sunday morning June 17, aged about 73 years. She came with her husband to Greenbush two years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday and the interment was made in the Glendorado cemetery.
