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Ellsworth Voice; Nov. 8, 1979
Death of Michael Harrigan
It is with a depth of sorrow that words fail to express “The News” is called is called upon to chronicle the sudden and untimely death of Michael Harrigan, which occurred at five o’clock Monday morning December 28, 1896.
Mr. Harrigan was one of Ellsworth’s most prominent and highly respected citizens and was one of the oldest businessmen of the village, having settled here in October, 1884, the year the town was platted, when he engaged in the harness trade, which business he conducted up to the time of his death.
He was about as usual as all day Sunday and none knew but that he was in his usual health. About dusk Mr. Egan called to get some repairs for a harness and Chas. Saum went around to the back part of the shop, where Mr. Harrigan roomed, to call him. Charley then noticed the he was not acting just right and after kindling a fire and lighting a lamp, Mr. Harrigan asked Charley to bring in a bed, as he said he did not feel well and wished to lie down. After going to bed he called for water, and drank quite a quanity, but was unable to retain it on his stomach and after a spell of vomiting seemed much better and shortly fell into a sound sleep from which he probably never awoke. At about five o’clock he commenced to gasp as though unable to get his breath. Charlie saw that he was probably dying and hastened to call Dr. McNulty, and although only a few minutes had elapsed until he was back with the Dr., they found that all was over. The immediate cause of death is attributed to heart failure.
Of Mr.
Harrigans' early life, little is known to anyone here, as he never had much to
say of his past , or of his relatives. The acquaintance of the writer dates back
to the year 1881 when he came to
As very little
is known of his relatives, it was not known till Tuesday that word was got to
two nieces at Treacy, and Wednesday they arrived here in time for the burial. He
has, as far as known, two brothers , whereabouts unknown, and a sister in
Since coming here Mr. Harrigan has practically lived alone, sleeping in his shop and boarding at the hotel. He was of a jovial disposition and always had a pleasant word for everybody. He was a man who had seen lots of trouble , and it was not generally known that he had ever been married until a decree of divorce was found among his papers. Although death is always sad, and it seems doubly so when one dies alone, without loving hands to smooth the dying pillow and to catch the last words from lips soon to be stilled forever.
Many deeds of charity can be laid at his door and many hearts have been lightened by the loosening of his purse strings, which was always ready to give to the needy. Yes, Mike was a good man, a true Christian, and many a tear will fall to the memory of him who was a friend to all.
His age, as near as we can learn, was about fifty five.
The Ellsworth News; Jan 1, 1897
Worthington Advance
DIED -- Fred Heller at Rushmore poor farm, aged 61. He was a resident of
Worthington Advance
Friday, February 2, 1905
REV. ANDREW HERRON GONE
Rev. Andrew Herron passed away yesterday morning at 6:18 at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. A.L. Wells, after an illness extending over a period of about six
months. Since Sunday he had been unconscious except for a few moments, and the
end came quickly, without pain. Services will be held tomorrow at 11:45 o'clock
at the Presbyterian church, and the body will be taken to
Worthington Advance
Friday,
July 21, 1905
DIED -- July 16, Ruth P. Humiston, six months old daughter of F.L. Humiston. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. McIntosh officiating.
Worthington Advance
Friday, February 15, 1907
SUDDEN SUMMONS
Mrs. Earl T. Hopkins, Ill a Day, Dies at Rushmore.
Mr. [Mrs.] Earl T. Hopkins, of Adrian, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.E. James, a few minutes after 5 o'clock, Monday morning, February 4th, 1907, after an illness of about twenty-eight hours. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins had gone to Rushmore Saturday to remain until Monday. About midnight Saturday she was seized with a violent vomiting spell, but, after a physician had attended her, she recovered somewhat and did not appear to be seriously ill. About one o'clock Monday morning she was again taken with an attack similar to that she had sustained before. The physician was again summoned, but even then there was apparently nothing alarming in her condition. Soon afterward, however, she became unconscious and remained so until death ensued. The cause is attributed to the bursting of a blood vessel.
The body was brought to the home of her mother, Mrs. W.H. Prideaux, in Adrian, Monday forenoon, and from here the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Gillis, of Rushmore, assisted by Rev. Hancock, of Adrian conducting the services. The eastern Star and Royal Neighbors participated in the obsequies. The floral tributes form lodges and individuals were profuse and beautiful.
Mary Gertrude Prideaux was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, February 17, 1881, and come to Adrian with her parents in March 1883. She was married, July 26th, 1906, to Earl T. Hopkins, of Bedford, Iowa.
She had not enjoyed the best of health for several years, but was never unable to go about the ordinary duties of life.
Death came in a sudden and tragic manner and it is a singular coincidence that she died in the same house in which she so recently married.
A mother, husband, five sisters and four brothers are left to mourn her departure. She was beloved by all both old and young. She was a dutiful and loving daughter and sister and an affectionate wife. A large circle of friends and neighbors will also miss her bright and winsome personality. --Adrian Democrat
Worthington Advance: May 24, 1907
Obituary
Mrs. E.M. Horton died at her residence in this city last Saturday of consumption, aged 44 years. The funeral was held on Monday from the family residence the service being conducted by the Rev. J.E. Evans, pastor of the Congregational Church, of which she had been a member. Many relatives and friends from out of town were present and the service was otherwise well attended. There was a great profusion of floral tributes, testifying eloquently to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment was made in the Worthington cemetery.
Mrs. Horton's maiden name was Miss Bell Demby. She was born in Grassvalley, Cal., in 1863, and while a child came with her parents to Illinois. She also lived a while in Wisconsin. In 1888 she was married to Mr. E.H. Horton, at Sioux Falls, S.D. They came at once to Worthington, but shortly went back to Sioux Falls, where they lived fifteen years, when they again moved to Worthington, where they have lived ever since.
Mrs.
Horton was a victim of the dread white plague, consumption, and suffered a great
deal, especially during the last two months, but she bore her affliction with
Christian fortitude and resignation. She leaves a husband, a son and daughter,
besides aged parents and three brothers and seven sisters to mourn her sad
demise. The bereaved ones have the deepest sympathy of the community.
Friday, October 20, 1905
Deaths.
Mrs. W.H. Harrington, a former resident of Worthington, died on Oct. 8th at her home at Farmington, New Mexico, after an illness of only a week, aged 41 years. Mr. Harrington was formerly engaged in the shoe business here, and he and his wife were well known and estimable people.
Mrs. Henry James, an old resident of this city, died at her home on west 10th avenue last Monday morning at the advanced age of 4 years. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the M.E. Church, Rev. G.A. Cahoon conducting the service. Mrs. James was born in England and was married there to Mr. James in 1853. They came to America in 1862, and located in Worthington in 1884. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church, and continued her life in that faith. She leaves a husband and a family of grown up children.
Friday,
February 16, 1906
Worthington Advance
Michael Hickman Dies of Heart Disease at His Home on Eighth Street.
Michael Hickman, one of the pioneers of Red Wing, died of heart disease at his home on Eighth street last evening, being in his 78th year. He was suddenly taken ill shortly after one o'clock, his condition rapidly growing worse until he breathed his last at 6:19 o'clock. Death was as sudden as it was unexpected.
Mr. Hickman was born in Alsace, France, Sept. 5, 1828. His parents emigrated to the United States in his infancy, locating in Erie county, N.Y. There were eight boys in the family, all of whom attained manhood and prospered. In his youth Mr. Hickman followed various vocations. In 1855 he went into business in Painesville, Ohio, but shortly after returned to his New York home. About this time the growing fame of Minnesota reached him, and he decided to cast his fortunes with the then rapidly filling territory, arriving in Red Wing April 15, 1856. He has consequently resided here only a few months short of half a century.
Mr. Hickman has been identified with various business enterprises in this city, the last of which was the Commercial hotel, from which he retired in 1888. He was the owner at one time and another of a good deal of property, and he has added not a few buildings to the city.
In his younger days he was one of Red Wing's progressive citizens and has always had the confidence and respect of all.
Mr. Hickman married Sophia Wallauer Aug. 9, 1857. His wife and three children
and two brothers survive him. The children are Mrs. Geo. C. Wellner and Mrs.
John Hartnagel of this city and Frank M. Hickman of Worthington, Minn. --Red
Wing Republican.
Friday, January 3, 1908
Worthington Advance
Death of Mrs. Hickman
Word was received here Monday of the death of Mrs. F.M. Hickman, which occurred on Saturday at their home in Minneapolis. Mrs. Hickman gave birth to a son on Dec. 24th, and later took a cold which developed speedily into pneumonia. The funeral was held on Tuesday, interment being at Mr. Hickman's old home, Red Wing.
Mrs. Hickman was a daughter of Mrs. W.J. Wilbern, of Sibley, Ia. She was married to Mr. Hickman about seven years ago. They were residents of Worthington for several years, Mr. Hickman being engaged in the drug business, up to about a year ago. Mrs. Hickman also taught in the public schools here. The deceased leaves besides her husband and infant son, her mother, one sister, Mrs. I.P. Fox, of Verdi, and one brother, Harry Wilbern, of the same place.
Friday, February 21, 1908
Worthington Advance
Obituary
Mrs. Orange L. Howard died at her home in this city Monday, Nov. 17, aged 66 years and 4 months. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the Congregational Church, the service being conducted by Rev. Wm. Fletcher.
Sarah A. Crissy was born in New York State Oct. 26, 1831. She moved with her parents to Ohio, and on April 14th, 1858, was married to Orange L. Howard. They moved to Brown county, this state, in 1867, and in 1872 came to this county, where they lived on a farm in Bigelow township until they moved to town in 1905. Mr. Howard died a few months ago. Eight children were born to them, four of whom are still living. Mrs. Howard joined the Congregational Church in 1897.
Friday, September 18, 1908
Worthington Advance
Death of Mrs. Hagberg.
Anna Lisa Hagberg, wife of Louis Hagberg, of Elk township, passed away Monday after an illness covering a period of nearly two years from dropsy and heart trouble. Deceased was 73 years, 5 months and 29 days of age at the time of her death, and was a resident of Elk township for many years. Her son, Charles, recently preceded her to the grave, having been a victim of tuberculosis. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at one o'clock from her late residence and three o'clock from the Swedish Mission church in this city, Rev. Johnson conducting the ceremony. Interment at Worthington cemetery.
Friday, November 6, 1908
Worthington Advance
Death of G.W. Hill.
The death of George W. Hill occurred early Monday morning at his residence on Ninth street. Mr. Hill had been ill for several months from Bright's disease and heart trouble, and his death was not unexpected. He was a trifle over 58 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, Rev. Wilder conducting the services. He leaves to mourn his demise, his widow and four children, Mrs. R. Mahling, of this city, Frank and Will, of Sioux City, Iowa, and John of Worthington.
Friday,
September 17, 1909
Worthington Advance
HANS HANSON SUCCUMBS
Dies at Home of Children at Worthington on Tuesday
Hans Hanson, aged nearly 75 years, died at his home in this city on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and 1 P.M. He had been ailing for nearly two years and last year had paralytic strokes. Friday night a relapse set in suddenly and he became unconscious, remaining in that condition up to the time of his death.
Short memorial services were held at the house at eight o'clock Thursday morning by Dr. Jennings, after which the remains were taken to Little Rock church, where Rev. Hanson, of Adrian, spoke the final words, and was laid to rest beside his wife, who was buried there about fifteen years ago.
Hans Hanson was born in Norway, Sept. 20, 1834. In 1848, he was married to Miss Anderina Olson in that country.
The surviving children are two daughters, Miss Carrie, who was keeping house for her father at the time of his death, and Mrs. Chas. Duel, of this city, and three sons, Olaf, of Sherman, S.D., Ole, of Mankato, and Chris, of Worthington, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral.
Friday,
October 8, 1909
Worthington Advance
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. HACKETT
Mrs. Martha Hackett Dies Sunday at her Home in Indian Lake
Mrs. Martha Hackett, aged 79 years 10 months, died 8 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her son, George, in Indian Lake. The cause of her death is thought to be dropsy.
Deceased leaves seven children, four boys and three girls, to mourn her loss.
They are in numeration George S, with whom she has resided since her husband's
death, which occurred several years ago, E.L. of Pamo, Idaho; F.N., of Deland,
S.D.; Larond of Sioux Falls, and the girls, all of whom are married, are Mrs.
J.D. Hammond of Canistota, S.D.; Mrs. H.B. Miller, of Fairmont, Minn., and Mrs.
W.D. Mix- [the rest of the article got cut off].
Friday, October 22, 1909
Worthington Advance
MRS. WEINANDT-HEIN DIES
prominent Adrian Woman Dies at Home of Her Daughter
Mrs. Mary Weinandt-Hein of Adrian was buried last Saturday from St. Adrian's church. She was one of the early settlers of Nobles county.
She was the grand-mother of Mrs. A.M. Renner of this city and mother of Mrs. N. Weinandt of Minneapolis, whose husband was at one time the editor of the Herald here.
Friday, December 24, 1909
Worthington Advance
MRS. JOHN HARDEN SUCCUMBS
After Illness of Two Years From Cancer, Mrs. Harden Dies at St Paul
Mrs. John Harden of St. Paul, formerly of this city, who has been suffering for nearly two years with cancer of the stomach, was finally relieved of great suffering Friday by death.
The funeral services were conducted at the home in St. Paul and the remains were taken to Wyoming, Ill., her old home, for burial.
Mr. and Mrs. Harden were among earliest settlers of Nobles county, for a number of years residing on a farm east of town and later moving to Worthington. Here Mr. Harden and sons conducted a harness shop for several years prior to moving to St. Paul.
The many friends of the family will regret to hear of the great suffering and sad death of the loving wife and mother.
Henry Holmes
Henry Holmes, Nobles county pioneer and Heron Lake resident for the past 15 years, is being put to rest in the family burial lot at the Kinbrae cemetery today.Mr. Holmes, who has been suffering for the past five years from a number of ailments, passed away at a hospital at Mountain Lake at 6:30 Monday morning. His death was attributed to heart trouble. Services were held at the home here at 1 o'clock today; the last sad rites being conducted by Re. Penner of Mt. Lake, who ministered to Mr. Holmes during his stay in that city. Henry Holmes was born in Dover, Kent county, England on November 4, 1846. He came to this country in 1868 and resided in the east until 1871 when he came west and took a homestead in Nobles county, 6 miles southwest of Kinbrae.He was married to Agnes Larkin of Lake Crystal in 1873. One daughter, Mamie E., now Mrs. Tom Voss was born to this union, who with her mother survive him. Other surviving relatives are his son in law, Tom Voss, a niece, Mrs Hattie Dossett of Madelia, and a nephew, Frank Holmes of California.He resided on the homestead until 1912 when he moved to Heron Lake where he has since made his home.Mr. Holmes endured all the hardships of the pioneers of that time, including the grasshopper scourge and general hard times. Mr, Holmes had a cheerful disposition and always greeted his friends with a smile. He was an excellent citizen.The pallbearers are C.J. Buckeye, B. Poppitz, Ed Peter, John Peter, N.A. Powers and R.W. Kuhnau.This community joins in expressions of sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Fulda Free Press/ April 19, 1928