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Worthington Advance

Thursday, July 28, 1910

Obituary

Mrs. Margaret Powell, whose maiden name was Margaret Chambers, was born in Ontario , Canada , March 12, 1851, and died in Worthington July 20, 1910.

She was married to Harlo Poole, a resident of New York State , in 1868. To this union two children were born, William A. Poole, of this city, and a girl, who died at the age of three years. She was left a widow in 1873.

In 1891 she was married to J.V. Powell, of Nebraska . In 1893 they moved to Minnesota and settled on a homestead in Morrison county, where they lived until about a year ago, when they went away on account of poor health. About the middle of last April she moved to this city and made her home with her son, at whose home she died.

She is survived by her husband, son, father, four brothers, two sisters, and one grand-child.

The funeral services were held at the house on Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Carleton. At the grave the services were in charge of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, of which she was a member.


Worthington Advance
Friday Jan 20, 1905

R.W. Pritchard Dead

Just before going to press the sad news reached us that R.W. Prichard, who is employed by the C. St. P. M. & O. R. R., fell from the top of a water tank at Alton, Minn., injuring him so that it was impossible by the aid of the doctor for him to live but about two hours after the accident and he passed away at 1 o'clock.

His many friends in this city regret to lose him from their midst.

OBITUARY

Funeral services were held over the remains of Robert W. Pritchard at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. G.A. Cahoon.

His death occurred at Alton , Iowa , January 19, 1905. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, who conducted the services at the cemetery. Robert W. Pritchard was born in Anglesea, Wales , 63 years ago. He came to the United States in 1876, locating for a few months in Chicago , Ill. From there he removed to Lime Springs , Iowa , about the end of 1875, and lived until 1880, at that place. From there he moved to Canova , South Dakota , and in the spring of 1881 he left Canova and commenced working for the Omaha Railroad Co., remaining in their employ up to the time of his death, making his home chiefly at Worthington, Minnesota

 


Worthington Advance
Friday, January 27, 1905

FUNERAL OF MISS PALM
Funeral Services of Miss Addie Palm Were Conducted at Home of Her Parents in Winona

In referring to the funeral of Miss Addie Palm, who recently died at Winona , and who was a former resident of Worthington , The Winona Republican and Herald give the following:

The funeral of Miss Addie Palm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Palm, who died yesterday morning, will take place at the family residence 319 Main street , Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Miss Palm was born at Waco , Texas , May 22, 1880, and with the family came to this city two years ago, and leaves many friends to cherish her memory. She was actively interested in the Sunday School and young peoples' work of the First Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. Early last spring Miss Palm's health began to fail and it was thought that a trip to Colorado might be beneficial to her. Contrary to expectation she continued to decline, and just before Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. Palm joined her at Colorado and brought her back to their home at Winona . Her patient suffering and her strong christian faith during the days of her prolonged illness have but endeared her to her surrounding family and friends. Her life here is ended, but she lives on in the memories of those who know her.


Worthington Advance
Friday, March 3, 1905  

An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paine died, Feb. 22, aged four days. Rev. Cahoon officiated at the burial services.


Worthington Advance

Friday, February 8, 1907

The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pettis passed from this life last Friday morning. The little one was sick but a short time but the best medical aid could not relieve him. The funeral services was held at the church Saturday and the remains interred in the Summit Lake cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community.
 


Friday, November 15, 1907
Worthington Advance 

Ellsworth.

From the News:

Mathias Pint Sr., an old respected resident of the community six miles northeast of town, died at 4:30 Monday morning, after an illness of several months with liver trouble.


Friday, February 21, 1908

Mrs. Wm. Parry, a resident of Little Rock township, died at her home in that place last Sunday at an advanced age. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the house. The deceased had been in poor health for some time.


Friday, September 11, 1908
Worthington Advance

DEATH OF G.V. PETTIT.
Resident of Worthington Drops Dead at Backoo, N.D., Friday.

Word was received here Saturday that George V. Pettit, a will [well?] known resident, and former merchant of this city had dropped dead at Backoo, N.D., on the afternoon of the previous day, the cause of death being heart disease. The remains were sent to this city, arriving here Sunday afternoon and were met at the depot by a delegation of the Odd Fellows lodge, of which the deceased was a member, and escorted to the undertaking rooms of Chaney & Mackay.

The funeral was held Monday from the Presbyterian church, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, and was attended by a large concourse of friends of the family and representatives of the Odd Fellows and Workmen orders. The religious services were conducted by Rev. Wilder, after which Rev. Fletcher delivered a strong sermon. The Odd Fellows then took charge of services at the church and also at the grave, and the deceased was laid to rest with the solemn impressive service of that order. The pall-bearers were selected from the members of the I.O.O.F. and the A.O.U.W. as follows: E.W. Goff, John Mitchell, Loren Clark, Newton Fauskee, W.D. Boddy, L.B. Leonard.

George Vanverge Pettit was born at Flushing, N.Y., May 28th, 1859 and at an early age removed with his parents to Jo Daviess county, Illinois. On December 4, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Delia Viall, who still survives him. To this union three sons were born, two of whom, Kennith and Ivan, survive him.

Besides the widow and two sons he leaves to mourn his untimely death, a mother three brothers and four sisters, as follows: Mrs. Mary E. Pettit, Minneapolis; J.D. Pettit, Backoo, N.D.; J.H. Pettit, Macoun, Saskatchewan, Canada; J.A. Pettit, Pendleton, Oregon; Mrs. A.J. Kitchen, Minneapolis; Mrs. J.W. McLeod, McCoun, Sask.; Mrs. G.L. Cray, Cumberland, Wis.; and Mrs. F.W. Hewitt, Minneapolis.

Mr. Pettit was well and favorably known throughout Nobles county, having conducted a meat market in Worthington up until about a year ago, when ill health compelled his retirement from active business.

Mr. Pettit was the fifth member of his family to meet death in the same quick unexpected manner, his father, sister and two brothers of his father passing away in the same tragic way.

Among the relatives from abroad who were present at the funeral were the mother of the deceased, Mrs. Pettit, of Minneapolis, J.D. Pettit, Backoo, N.D., and Mrs. G.L. Cray, Cumberland, Wisconsin.

 


Friday, January 1, 1909
Worthington Advance

Hubert Pass.
Hubert Pass, of Wilmont, died Sunday night after an extended illness, lasting the greater part of a year. He was one of the pioneers of the county, having come to Nobles county with his father in 1877 and has resided here continuously ever since. At the time of his death, Mr. Pass was but a trifle over 49 years of age, having passed the 49th milestone on the 11th of December. For a number of years he conducted a saloon in St. Killian, and in the spring of 1908 removed to Wilmont, where he engaged in similar business. The funeral was held Tuesday, and interment in St. Killian cemetery.


Friday, December 4, 1908
Worthington Advance

Cora Lucille, the six-year-old daughter of Walter H. Paine, died at the home of her parents in Hersey township Monday morning last. The immediate cause of her demise was heart trouble, but the child has been afflicted for some time with a peculiar malady which baffled the skill of physicians, as it partook of the nature of a number of diseases. Although sorely afflicted and suffering intensely at times, still she was a patient sufferer, bearing her burden of ill-health with a fortitude, well worthy of emulation by older persons.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church and was attended by one of the largest concourses of friends that have attended a funeral in this city for some time. She was a child beloved by all who come in contact with her and all join in extending sympathy to the afflicted family.


Thursday, July 28, 1910
Worthington Globe

Obituary

Mrs. Margaret Powell, whose maiden name was Margaret Chambers, was born in Ontario, Canada, March 12, 1851, and died in Worthington July 20, 1910.

She was married to Harlo Poole, a resident of New York State, in 1868. To this union two children were born, William A. Poole, of this city, and a girl, who died at the age of three years. She was left a widow in 1873.

In 1891 she was married to J.V. Powell, of Nebraska. In 1893 they moved to Minnesota and settled on a homestead in Morrison county, where they lived until about a year ago, when they went away on account of poor health. About the middle of last April she moved to this city and made her home with her son, at whose home she died.

She is survived by her husband, son, father, four brothers, two sisters, and one grand-child.

The funeral services were held at the house on Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Carleton. At the grave the services were in charge of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, of which she was a member.