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Worthington Advance
Friday, February 24, 1905

Mrs. Elizabeth Baumez died Monday morning Feb. 20 at the home of her son, Geo. W. Cale. Deceased was a pioneer of Minnesota having come to this state in 1856 and settled near Waconia, Carver Co. with her husband and ten children. In 1807 [sic] her husband died and in 1874 she was married to J. Baumez who died in 1900, since which time she has made her home with her son at Worthington . Deceased leaves five sons, three daughters and twenty-two grandchildren to mourn her death. Deceased was eighty five years old.


Worthington Advance
Friday, February 24, 1905

Otto Karl Bunning, aged two months died at Round Lake , Feb. 16.


Worthington Advance
Friday, June 16, 1905  

Died, Saturday, June 4th of cerebral meningitis, Genevieve, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brabender. Her age was four years and four months. She was a lovable child and idolized by her parents.


Worthingthon Advance
April 27, 1906

A NOBLE PIONEER GONE.

Henry Brayton, One of Nobles County 's Highly Esteemed Pioneers Passed Away.

On Easter morning, about 4:00 o'clock , Henry Brayton, one of Indian Lake township's aged and highly respected citizens, died at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 9 days, at his home 3 miles southwest of town.

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in Round Lake , Wednesday, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. , conducted by Rev. Walker. A large concourse of sympathizing neighbors and friends was present to pay their last respects to the deceased. The remains were interred in Round Lake cemetery, southeast of town.

Henry Brayton was born in Washington county, New York , March 6, 18 32 , and his early youth was spent among the pioneers of western New York in Erie county, near Buffalo . In 1853 he came to Delaware county, Iowa , with its first settlement when there was not a mile of railroad nearer than Rockford , Illinois . In that early day he established a boot, shoe and harness shop at Delhi , Iowa , where he remained for a bout 15 years.

He was married September 28, 1865, in Chicago to Celestia A. Clough, of Concord, New Hampshire, living in Delhi, Iowa, for some time thereafter, and where he still has a host of friends who hold him in the highest esteem for his unfailing honesty and manliness - while at Delhi he went to the front in 1861 as regimental musician under Col. Peters; serving until discharged on account of sickness.

The wife who survives him has followed him as a faithful helpmate thru pioneer vicissitudes in two states. After a year on the frontier of Kansas he took up his abode in Indian Lake township, Minnesota , on a soldier's homestead on the 29th of August, 1869 , where he resided up to the time of his death.

It is believed that he built the first frame house in what is now Nobles county, and that his wife was the first white woman in the county. He helped to organize Nobles county and was its first county treasurer; an office he held for several years, and was also treasurer of the township in which he lived for many years.

He belonged pre-eminently to that sturdy class of pioneers who have left us sich a rich heritage in the memory of their unselfish lives. 

"Hank" Brayton, as he was known to a host of friends in several states, was a man whose honesty was never questioned and it was the pride of his life that no man could justly question the purity of his motives. These pioneers are fast passing away, and the sacred duty is left ot us to build well on the honest foundations they have laid for us.

Mr. Brayton leaves an aged wife, two sons and four grandchildren, and an aged sister at Buffalo , N.Y. , who with a host of friends will always cherish his memory.

Henry Brayton and Lucy Brayton, children of his only brother, of Manchester , Iowa , were in attendance at the funeral.

Another pioneer is gone and another landmark has become but a memory. -- Round Lake Graphic.


Friday, February 9, 1906
Died.

Miss Martha E. Bear died at the home of her brother, David C. Bear, in this city Wednesday forenoon of heart failure caused by an attack of the grippe. She was sick only a few days, being taken ill last Saturday.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Bear residence the service being conducted by Rev. G.A. Cahoon.

Miss Bear was born in Rootstown, Ohio, on May 21st, 1854. She was the daughter of Rev. Wm. M. Bear, who moved to Nobles county with his family in 1872 and preached for many years at several points in the county. Miss Bear had been an invalid for many years, but bore her affliction with patient resignation. She was an earnest Christian, having united with the M.E. Church at an early age.


Friday, February 15, 1907
Worthington Advance

Death of L.B. Bennett

Death ended the suffering of our friends and townsman, L.B. Bennett on Friday morning, Feb. 1st., afflicted for many years with asthma and other lung trouble.

Lucian Bonaparte Bennett was born July the 16th, 1837 at Scropple, Oswego Co. New York. He emigrated to Wisconsin in 1859. In 1861, soon after the fall of Sumter, he enlisted as a private in Co. I, fourth Wisconsin Infantry serving during the war. He was taken prisoner in Louisiana, while doing service as a scout, and to his sufferings and exposure in miasmatic climate the disease which finally caused his death was due.

Mr. Bennett was one of the earliest pioneers of Worthington, Minnesota, residing at that place until he came to Pillager in the fall of 1900.

While a resident of Worthington, he occupied many positions of trust filling the office of clerk of court, justice of the peace, etc. During the administration of President Cleveland he served as postmaster at that place.

Mr. Bennett was a member of the G.A.R. and also a Free Mason of many years standing.

 Of his character, none but those with whom he was intimately connected can form a correct estimate. Few men could compare with him in a high sense of honor, in purity os mind and in kindness of heart.

He leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, Mrs. Grace Lohf of this place and Mrs. Jessie Bailey of Cooperstown, N.D., as his immediate family, to sorrow for his loss. He has also two brothers living, Messrs. Leanander Bennett of St. Paul, and Beny Bennett of Zion City. --Pillager Leader.

 


Worthington Advance May 24, 1907

Death of Mrs. Bigelow

Mrs. Hattie H. Bigelow was a native of Connecticut, having been born in Portland, Middlesex Co., Nov. 20th 1839. Her girlhood was spent in the vicinity of her birthplace and in 1859 she was married to Otis Bigelow. The young couple came west in 1869, finding a home in Iowa. They removed to Worthington in 1872, becoming pioneers of this county and have resided here ever since. Mrs. Bigelow had united with the church as a mere girl, and with her husband became a charter member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Worthington. For thirty-five years she continued to be one of its most active and interested workers. She was always the friend of the pastor and his family and the church and its interests had a large place in her life.
Her death occurred May 18th, 1907, after four weeks of suffering as the result of an injury received from a fall. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist Church.

Rev. G.A. Cahoon, the pastor of the church, spoke briefly from the text 1 John, 2; 17-25, his subject being "The Immortal Hope." 

He spoke also of the life history of the deceased and paid a tender tribute to her memory. Rev. W.J. Robinson, of Pine Island, a former pastor and particular friend of the family, spoke of his acquaintance with the deceased and her splendid worth, and gave added words of consolation to the sorrowing relatives.

A mixed quartet furnished several beautiful selections.

The ladies of the church had the large auditorium decorated with flowering plants, the altar being banked with them. Each society of the church presented a floral tribute, as did the Eastern Star and others. The members of the Eastern Star attended the service in a body. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. All the business houses were closed during the hours of the service.

Mrs. Bigelow was a most estimable woman. She took delight in helping others and her true Christian life has been a blessing and inspiration to many. She is spoken of in the highest terms by all who were privileged to know her.

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the stricken husband and relatives.


Friday, May 7, 1909
Worthington Advance

Death of B.C. Baker

B.C. Baker passed away at his home in this city Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, after a lingering illness from dropsy and complications arising therefrom, aged 72 years, 4 months and 6 days.

Mr. Baker was born in Montgomery county, Illinois, Christmas day, 1836, and served during the war of the rebellion as sergeant in the 3rd Illinois cavalry under Capt. McLean, and had the distinction of having been with Sherman on his historic march to the sea. He was twice wounded during his military career. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with the order at Clarion, Iowa, where he formerly resided.

He leaves to mourn his loss one brother, three sons and four daughters. The sons, J.K., J.W. and C.A., all reside in Worthington. The daughters are Mrs. H.F. Clute of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Mrs. J.B. Snyder of Clarion, Iowa; Mrs. A.D. Edwards of Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. C.B. Johnson, of Des Moines, Iowa.

The remains were shipped to Iowa Falls, Iowa, Sunday morning, and interment was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. H.F. Clute. J.W. Baker, who accompanied the remains to Iowa Falls, returned Wednesday.


Friday, October 2, 1908
Worthington Advance

Death of Mrs. Besanz.

Mrs. Carolina B. Besanz, wife of John Besanz, died Thursday night after an extended illness from asthma and bronchitis, aged 53 years, 9 months and 9 days. The funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church Saturday, conducted by Rev. Mueller, pastor of the German Lutheran church at Brewster. Interment at the Worthington cemetery.


Friday, October 23, 1908
Worthington Advance

DEATH OF MRS. BUCHAN
Former Resident of Worthington Passes Away at Custer, Wash.

Mrs. Delia a. Buchan, mother of E.F. Buchan, of this city, and W.H. Buchan, of Bellingham, Wash., died at Custer, Wash., on October 12, death being due to a complication of troubles.

Delia A. Blandin was born at Tornby, N.Y., April 25, 1836. When about ten years of age she removed with her parents to Racine county, Wis., where she grew to womanhood. May 6, 1857, she was united in marriage to Andrew Buchan at Yorkville, Racine county, Wis., and in the spring of 1861 she and her husband removed to Sheldon, Houston county, Minn., where both united with the Presbyterian church. In the spring of 1862 her husband enlisted in the army, going first into the Indian war and afterwards south to Vicksburg, the wife returning to Wisconsin with the two sons which had in the meantime been born to the union. At the close of the war they returned to Sheldon and in the year 1872 came to Worthington, where they resided until 1888, when they removed to California, and in 1890 went to Custer, Wash., where they have since resided. Their third son, Alfred, died while they were on their way to visit Worthington in 1891, his death occurring at Ogden, Utah. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Buchan spent a year with Worthington relatives, returning again for another visit in 1904, at which time they spent seven months with their sons, Edward F. and Wm. H. Buchan.

Mrs. Buchan was an earnest Christian worker, a devoted wife and loving mother, always sacrificing for others to the full limit of her strength. For over thirty years she has been a sufferer and the strain told upon her physically, and on October 12 she passed to her reward, aged 73 years, 5 months and 17 days. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two sons and a multitude of sorrowing friends.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Wilder conducting the services, and the remains were followed to the last earthly resting place by a large concourse of friends. The funeral was announced for Monday afternoon, but owing to some unforeseen intervention the funeral party were unable to reach Worthington on Monday as was expected. The remains were accompanied on their long journey by her aged husband and son, William. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the surviving relatives in their great bereavement
 


Friday, September 24, 1909
Worthington Advance

OLD SETTLER DIES
J.J. Bingham Dies at His Home After A Short Illness.

Another old soldier answered the higher roll call when Jonathan T. Bingham died early last Friday morning. He had been in poor health for several months but up to the first of the week had been around the city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home, with Dr. Cahoon officiating. Mr. Bingham was a member of the Presbyterian church and for a number of years had been janitor of the church. He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Miss Laura.

He was one of the charter members of Stoddard Post No. 34, G.A.R., having served in a New York regiment in some of the most severe battles of the war.

He was born in Montgomery county, N.Y., Oct. 13, 1837, and lived in that state until 1882 when he removed to Worthington. He was in business in Oswego, N.Y., after the war and was associated with the firm of Mitchell Bros. in this city for a number of years, dealing in butter and eggs.