Obituaries 1909 through 1911 in the Reed City Clarion.
Mostly Chase Township, but some other Lake County Residents.
Compiled by Shanna Avery [email protected]
1900-1904 |1905-1908 | 1909-1911
Augusta Goehrend
Jan 13, 1909
Mrs. Augusta Goehrend died at the home of her daughter, Mrs .Minnie Knight, in Baldwin, Sunday, Jan. 10, 1909, of old age, being 78 years old last September. After short services were held at the house, her remains were brought to Reed City, Tuesday, the 12th, where the funeral services were held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Wm. Asall officiating.
The deceased was born in Buro, Germany, Sept. 28, 1830, was married in 1858 to John Goehrend, and came to Berlin, Ont., in 1865, whre they resided until 1882, when they moved to Reed City. Mr. Goehrend preceded his wife in death about 13 years ago. Previous to that time they had resided in Reed City, Chase and Baldwin. The deceased leaves three sons, August of Reed City, and Albert and William, who reside in Aberdeen, Wash., and two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Knight of Baldwin, and Mrs., Theresia Junker of Mancelona, were present at the funeral. On account of the long distance, the two sons were unable to be present. The profuse floral tribute from loving friends, attest the great esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew her. The sons and daughters wish to thank the many frriends for their kind expressions of sympathy during their mother's sickeness and death.
Lea Toman
Feb 3, 1909
Lea, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Toman, died Jan. 26, 1909. Funeral services were held at the home, Jan. 28th. Interment was made in the Chase Baptist Cemetery, followed by a concourse of friends, Rev. J. E. Edwards officiating.
Such a little break in the sod,
So tiny to be a grave.
Oh, how can I render so soon to God,
The beautiful gift he gave.
Must I put away my pet---
My tender bud unblown
With the dew of the morn upon you yet,
And your blossoms all un-born.
How shall I know my own,
Where the air is white with wings;
My bab so soom from my bosom flown,
To the angels' ministerings?
Oh, baby my heart is sore
For the love that was to be;
For the untried dream of love now o'er
'Twi my child and me.
Yet over this little head,
Lying so still on my knee,
I thank my God for the bliss of the dead,
For the joy of a soul set free.
For tis a weary world, at best,
This world that she will not know,
Would I waken her out of such perfect rest
For its sorrow and strife? Ah, no.
Escaped are its thorns and pains;
The only path she hath trod,
Is that which leads from her mother's arms,
Safe into the arms of God.
John Dressander
Feb 10, 1909
Old Veteran Dead
John Dressander died at his home in Chase, Friday, Feb. 5, 1909, aged 76 years, 6 months and 5 days. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 31, 1832. The deceased leaves a loving wife and eight children to mourn their loss. He served as a private soldier in the war of the rebellion, in Co. "G," Reg. of Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, also in Co. "B," 195th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, recieving an honorable discharge from both regimnets. Funeral services were held at the Chase Congregational Church, Monday, at 2 p. m., Rev. W. A. Allen officiating. Burial at cemetery near Chase Baptist Church. Burial was with the ritual of the G. A. R., veterans being the pall bearers.
Feb 10 1909
-John Dressander died at his late home in Chase, Frday, Feb. 5th. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 8th. (Olivers News)
Mrs. George Culver
May 19, 1909
Mrs. George Culver died at her late home, April 30th, after a lingering illness of four years. The funeral services were held Sunday, May 2nd. Intement was made in the Chase Cemetery, Rev. Iden officiating. (Olivers News)
Mary Jarvis
Jun 2, 1909
Mrs. Mary Jarvis was born in Stark Co., near Cantn, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1835. She was married to Henry M. Buell, March 7, 1860. Six children were born to them, three of them who have passed away. Mr. Buell, the husband of the deceased, died several years after they were married, and she was united in marriage again Decemeber 26, 1878, to Amos Jarvis. They lived a happy life together for fifteen years, and Feb. 27, 1893, Mr. Jarvis died.
Mrs. Jarvis, in her early life, moved from Ohio to Wisconsin, and from there to Virginia and from Virginia to Michigan, where she lived in Chase for some time. From there she moved to Reed City, where she remained up to the time of her death. She untied with the Presbyterian church early in life, but when she moved to Chase, she united with the Presbyterian Church early in life, but when she moved to Chase, she united with the Congregational Church, and when coming to Reed City she united with the Methodist church. She was a charter member of the Relief Corps of this village, and was the first member to pass away, her husband having been a soldier.
Mrs. Jarvis had been in poor health for several years. She was taken sick so as to be confined to her home for about two months, and to her bed about six weeks with dropsy. On Sunday morning, about one o'clock, May 30th, she quietly passed away, aged 73 years, 5 months and 15 days. She is survived by three children, Elmer and Charlie Buell, and Mrs. Ella Morris Youngs, ten grand children and two step children.
The funeral services were held from the home, Tuesday, June 1st, conducted by Rev. F. L. Niles. Intement in Woodland Cemetery.
The following pall bearers assisted in the burial: Isaac Grant, George H. Gilbert, Thos. A. Ball, James L. Dearin, S. P. Vanderhoof and C. L. Curtis.
Cordelia Ann Luce Wheeler
Jul 14, 1909
Cordelia Ann Luce was born in Steuben County, New York, Aug. 18, 1977, and moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Luce, to Lake County, Michigan, in 1885. She was married to William Wheeler of Cadillac, Aug. 7, 1907, and died at her home in Jennings, July 7, 1909. Funeral services were held in Jennings under the auspices of Royal Neighbors, Rev. Mr. Dewey officiating. The remains were brought here to Reed City and taken to the home of her brother, P. E. Luce. The final services were held at the U. B., Church, July 9th, at 10 a.m., interment being made in the Chase Cemetery, one mile west of the Samis school-house. Her father, A. J. Luce; three brothers, P. E., Frank A., and Robert F. Luce; her devoted and loving husband and her little son Willie survive her. Her age at death wsa 31 years, 10 months and 20 days.
Nellie Johnson Edmonds
Jul 14, 1908
Mrs. Nellie Edmonds died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Johnson, Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the home, Friday, Rev. Niles of Reed City, officiating.
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin and Diantha Johnson.]
Rosetta Hannenberg
Jul 21, 1908
Mrs. Rosetta Hannenberg of Chase Township, Lake Coutny, mother of Mrs. Fred Pulaski, died at the home of her daughter, July 14th, 1909, of old age, being 79 years, 2 months and 29 days. Funeral services were held from the home of Fred Pulaski, July 17th, Rev. Iden officiating.
Mrs. Henry Orcutt
July 28, 1908
Mrs. Henry Orcutt died Sudnay, July 25, 1909, at 1 p.m., from a cerebral abcess, aged 54 years, 3 months and 12 days. Funeral services were held from Midgley's church, Tuesday. Interment was made in Paris Cemetery.
Clarence Foster
Aug 4, 1909
As we go to press, this morning, we learn that Clarence Foster, who was operated in for appendicitis two weeks ago, died Tuesday morning.
Mamie Brinker
Aug 4, 1909
We are sorry to hear of the sad news of the death of Miss Mamie Brinker, who died of consumption, July 26th, at the home of her uncle in Detroit.
Dona Cushway
Oct 13, 1909
Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Johnson, Sunday afternoon, the occasion being the burial of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cushway. Mr. Cornell of Reed City, was the fneral director. Rev. Kelley delivered a short sermon, but every sentence was jeweled with some comfort and hope for those who are left behind.
The Messres. and Misses Cushway of Fern, attended the funeral of their little niece, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cushway, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Earl of Rockford, attended the funeral of little Dona Cushway, Sunday, returning to their home, the first of the week.
Mary Patterson McLean
Oct 1909
In memory of Mrs. Mary McLean, who died October 30, 1909.
Softly evening had descended, o'er this lonely earth of ours;
Silent shadows were falling gently on the pure and faded flowers;
Swiftly came the plae robed angel through the raidiant starry skies;
And the wavering of his pinions stirred the air like zephyr sighs.
He was death; his arms had gently hushed out dear one to repose,
And in him the grieving spirit found relief from all its woes.
Fainter grew our dear one's murmering, till they gently died away;
And her form lik purest marble, in a breathless slumber lay;
Swift uprising then the angel took from earth his noiseless flight,
At his side our dear one's gaurded clothed in robes of radiant light.
Her Grandson,
Chester Surbrook
[Note: Mary was the mother to the Lochlan and Daniel McLean whose families settled in Chase, and she and her husband were also residents here. Sometime after her husband Donald died in Chase in 1895, she moved to daughter's Nellie Surbrook in Sanilac County where her obituary was in the 1909 Jeffersonian newspaper.]
Maggie Fisher
Dec 8, 1909
Funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Saturday, for Miss Maggie Fisher of Baldwin, Rev. Kinney of Baldwin, officiated.
Henry Bonner
Dec 15, 1909
SUDDEN DEATH AT CHASE
Henry Bonner, an Aged Citizen, Passes Away
Henry Bonner of Chase, died suddenly Sunday morning, Dec. 12th, of heart trouble. The funeral services were held at the Chase M. E. Church at two o'clock. Mr. Bonner was about 70 years of age, and the father of nine children, of whom six are living, as follows: Harry and John, of Manistee; Hubert, of Boyne City; Mrs. Wm. Griffiths, of Honor; and the Misses Minnie and Carrie, of Chase. He also leaves a wife to mourn his daeth, and we all extend to her our heart felt sympathy.
-Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffith of Honor, came Monday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Griffith's father, Mr. Bonner.
Olivers News
Henry Bonner of Chase, dropped dead Sunday morning, Dec, 12th, while building the fire. Mr. Bonner was apparently enjoying excellent health.
Helen German McLean
Jan 12, 1910
Mrs. McLain died in Chase, Tuesday morning.
Alanzo U. Smith
Feb 16, 1910
GONE TO HIS LAST HOME
Alonzo U. Smith Suddenly Passes Over the River
LIFE ONE OF ELEVATED MANHOOD
Funeral Was Held Tuesday Afternoon at the Baptist Church
"Leaves have their time to fall, and flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, and stars to set--but all, Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Oh! Death,"
The infant, budding youth, young manhood, mature womanhood, ripe old age, none are secure. The present only is certain. No, this is not all. Eternity is certain. An eternity of happiness is within our reach. The tears will come and hearts will ache at the parting, but in the economy of God there are no incomplete lives. Every life is a unity in itself.
Today our hearts are touched with the deepest sorrow, a profound sympathy. Not for the one who has gone, his life is infinitely more glorious, but for the mourning household, for those whose home circle has been broken.
Alonzo U. Smith's death came as a shock to the people of Reed City. Not so much because of its suddenness, but that one who was looked upon by the people generally, to be invigorous manhood and so stron should be so suddenly smitten. After having partaken of his supper, Saturday evening, with his good wife, having done a few chores about the house, and while sitting near the stove, to be so suddenly smitten, stricken down, life snuffed out, without warning, without premonition, from heart failure, was indeed terrible to the heart bereaved family, relatives and friends, as well as to the entire community. During the day, Mr. Smith had been in company with his friend, Fred Shaw, to Mr. Smith's farm in Lake County, 'for a load of hay, and in mowing it away in in Mr. Shaw's barn, perhaps overdid himself, as he told his wife at supper time he had been having quite a hard time of it.
Alonzo U. Smith was born in Elgin County, Province of Ontario, Oct. 3, 1850. Moveed with his parents when very young to Middlesex County, Ontario, and later to Lambton County, where he taught school for a year. He united with the Baptist Church at the age of 17 years, and has been an active, energetic member of the church to the time of his death. At the age of 18 he moved to the state of Michigan, where he completed his education at the Michigan Agricultural College. He then engaged in teaching for a number of years, and on May 12, 1875, was united in the holy bonds of marriage to Miss Marcia A. Ranney of Belding, Mich. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive him, Arthur, Earle, Verne and Evah. After his marriage he located on a farm in Chase Township, Lake County, and still owned the farm at the time of his death. Mr. Smith was engaged in the lumbering business for several years, and held many offices of trust and honor, both in the township and county. He was elected township clerk for four or five years, and county clerk of Lake County for eight years. He moved with his family from Baldwin to Reed City in 1899, after the expiration of his last term of office, as county clerk, where he has since resided, proving himself an honest, exemplary citizen, a true and staunch friend and main supporter of the church; has been the Reed City Standard il agent since 1904.
Mr. Smith leaves his happy home here, his devoted wife, his loving sons and daughter, and countless relatives and friends, to join Him in a happier home above. The floral offering were of such a nature that betoked great love and heartfelt esteem. Amonsg the largest designs, was a beautiful floral piece, "Gates Ajar," by the family; a fine pillow from the church; large calla lilly spray from the Standard Oil Co. at Grand Rapids; large wreath in beautiful design, from brothers and sisters; a large mantle of roses from Greenville; beautiful spray of carnations from Philadelphia, Pa. Besides a very large offering in various designs from near and dear friends in and around Reed City. Also the "Vacant Chair" from the Baptist Sunday School, in which Mr. Smith was a constant and painstaking worker, and was superintendent of the Sunday School at the time of his death.
The relatives and friends in attendence at the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Cornell, Copemish, Mich; Mr. and Mrs. A, M, Ranney, Hudsonville, Mich.; Mrs. C. D. Ellis, Belding, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Smith and family, Mrs. W. E. SMith and daughter Ednah, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McChesney, Chase Township; Arthure L. Smith, Michigan City, Ind.; B. Earle Smith , Tecumseh, Mich.; Verne A. Smith, Chicago, Ill.; Miss Evah Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Smith, Chase Township; Ellis Ranney, Greenville; Harry Hydorn, Standard Oil Co. Grand Rapids.
The funeral services were held from the home on the north side of town, Tuesday, at 2:00 p. m., and from the Baptist Church at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. G. D. Kaufman of this city, pastor of the Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. S. E. Kelley, pastor of the Congregational Church, also of this city, preaching the funeral sermon, assisted by the Baptist Church Choir, who rendered the beautiful music. The pall bearers were C. F. Shaw, S. Stincomb, George Pease, David Randall, Charles Randall and William Adams, His remains repose in Woodland Cemetery.
"His short sleep past, he wakes eternally,
And death shall be no more;
Death thou shlat die."
Myron German
Mar 9, 1910
The remains of Myron German were taken to Bitely, Saturday, for burial, and owing to the thoughtfulness of Prin. M. E. Nicol, Chase school gave a beautiful bouquet of pink and white carnations, as a token of their regard for Clinton as one of their pupils.
Harmon Barto
Apr 20, 1910
Mr. Barto, formerly of Chase, was brought here from Thompsonville for burial, Thursday of last week.
Reverand W. A. Allen
Jun 8, 1910
We are sorry to hear of the death of Rev. W. A. Allen. (Olivers News)
Vernie Hewitt
Jul 6, 1910
Vernie Hewitt was born in Buffalo, N. Y. , on the 6th day of January, 1879. He came with his parents to Reed City in 1883, when but four years of age. He has been one of Reed City's boys, having lived and grown to manhood in our midst. This occasion is therefore ment not only in beravement to the immediate relatives, but also to the whole community.
He wsa educated in the schools here and early in life began to work in the shingle mills, and at the time of his marriage he was an accomplished shingle weaver. About ten years ago he sought and procured work with the P. M. railway, in whose employ he has been most of the time engaged during that time. For four years he has been constantly at work for the P. M. Co. during which time he had been advanced to the position of head brakemnan, and proved himself an efficient and valuable employer.
On April 16, 1900, he was united in marriage by the writer, Rev. G. S. Robinson of Ludington, at the M. E. Parsonage in this city, to Miss Jessie Kelly of this city. To them has been born to beautiful children. A girl seven years of age and a boy one year and four months, who with the wife and mother, together with his parents, are left to mourn.
Vernie Hewitt was the only son of Judge L. C. and Kate Hewitt, who for 27 years have been respected and honored citizens of Reed City. To them this will be a sore bereavement, calling for the united sympathy of the entire community. The light of the home is perceptibly darkened; the jouy of "home coming" in this life broken up, when th eonly son goes forever out of it.
As a citizen, Vernie was upright and very industrious. He was willing to work for htose he loved and had pledged to support. He loived his wife and children, and devoted his best energy and earnings to their comfort and support. He built up a comfortable and beautiful home for his loved ones, and they will always have proof thereby of his loving affection for them. He was an accredited and benificiary member of th order of Foresters of this city, through which he had provided for future temporal welfare of his family.
Vernie Hewitt bravely met his daeth in a wreck on the P. M. R. .R Saturday, July 2nd, at five minutes past four o'clock, when his spirit took its flight to the life beyond. We are here to gently and lovingly lay away the mortal, which is all that is left to us, praying that the Heavenly Father will draw aside the curtain and let us know at least something of the meaning of this sudden and bereaving Providence.
Tom Moore
Jul 6, 1910
KICKED BY A HORSE
Tom Moore, Section Foreman at Baldwin, Died of Injuries.
Following the terrible wreck on the P. M. R. R. , Saturday of last week, Tom Moore, section foreman on the P. M. at Baldwin, was kicked on his person, Sunday morning, while leading a fractious horse from the stock corral to water. A car of horses was en route, and had been unloaded for watering and feeding. Dr. H. L. Foster of this city, was in attendance with doctors from White Cloud and Ludington. Poor Tom died Tuesday morning.
John Miller
Jul 20, 1910
John Miller, a resident of Chase during the early eighties and a member of the I. O. O. F. Ladge No. 106, died in White Cloud, last Thursday.
Mrs. L. Messenger
Aug 3, 1910
Mrs. Willis Messenger and family of Baldwin, here here, Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. L. Messenger.
Sophia Maloy Tompkins
Aug 24, 1910
Passed Away at Her Home in This City, Wednesday, Aug. 17th.
Sophia Maloy was born Dec. 14, 1852, in Clayton County, Oowa, and died at her late home in this city, ug. 17, 1910, aged 17 years, 8 months and 3 days. The immediate cause of death was being enterititis.
She was married to Henry Tompkins, July 3, 1872 in Cedar Springs, Mich., moving to Osceola Township on 1875. In 1882 they loved to Lake County and thence to Reed City.
Mrs. Tompkins was loved by all who knew her and loved most by those who knew her best. When she was about 14 years old she united with the U. B. Church and has ever lived a conssistent chiristian life. When her health would permit she was an active worker ain the church. The sorrowing and distressed always had her sympathy and when possible her personal aid. For several years Mrs. Tompkins was a correspondant for the Clarion.
Those who remain to most deeply mourn her loss are her husband and two sons, W. H. and E. B. Tompkins, both of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Miller of Spokane, Wash.
The funeral services were held at the Chase Baptist Church, Friday afternoon, Rev. G. D. Kaufman officiating. The remains were intereed in the Chase Cemetery, where her parents are buried.
The friends from out of town in attendance at the funeral were Abner and Squiar Tompkins of Sand Lake, and Mrs. Wm. Totten of Grant Center, Mecosta County, besides a host of neighbors and friends.
Farewell, dear mother, sweet they rest,
Weary with years and worn with pain,
Farewell till in some happier place,
We shall behold they face again.
'Tis ours to miss thee all our years
And tender memories of thee keep,
Thine in the Lord to rest,
For so He giveth His beloved sleep.
Chalmer Lee Rosencrans
Sep 28, 1910
Chalmer Lee Rosencrans, First Assistant Engineer of Carferry Eighteen, Who Went Down With the Boat in Lake Michigan ,Sept. 19, 1910.
Chalmer Lee Rosencrans, assistant engineer on the ill-fated Pere Marquette No. 18, who with Chief Engineer Ross Leedham and Assistant Engineer Paul Rennere died at their posts in the engine room on the sinking of the ferry on the 9th of September in the middle of Lake Michigan, was born on Feb. 17, 1886, at Amboy, Hillsdale County, Michigan. In 1896 he came with his parents to Chase Township, Lake County. For the past nine years he worked for the P. M. Co. at intervals, spending one winter as newsboy on a P. M. train between Saginaw and Port Hurnon, and another in E. Brearley & Son's hardware store in Reed City. He was an employee for some time on the steamships City of Genoa and Yakima. He was assistant engineer on t M. M .& N. No. 1, running from Northport to Manistique, from March 1906, until January, 1907. On Feb. 28, 1907, he was married to Miss Anna S. Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Northport, and on April 2, 1908, a son was born to them. In March, 1907, he accepted a postition as assistant engineer on No. 18, and had since held tht position, though he recieved chief's papers about a year ago and the past Summer at Chicago the limit was removed from his chief's papers, making him eligible to the position of chief of lake boats of all tonnage, and a position as chief enginerer of a new ferry being built had been virtually promised him. Mr. Rosencrans was an honored member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges at Northport, and was a young man of exceptional integreity of character, the respect and admiration of all who knew him. He was the first to report to Capt. Kiltz that all was not well with the steamer; that with all the pumps working they could nnot effectively pump out the water, and that one source of the incoming water was a broken dead-light. Though not his watch, shortly before the sinking of the ship he went below to attend the engines, the other engineers going with him, his last words being jovial ones for the men sitting in the life-bat,m which was in readiness. Mr. Rosencrans is survived by a wife and son of Northport; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rosencrans, two brothers, Dorr and Harry, and a Grandfather of Chase Township, Lake County; a brother Wayne, of Barton township, Lake County; and a Grandmother of Alma.
Daniel Donovan
Dec 14, 1910
Reported Dead.
Report has it on the streets today that Comrade Daniel Donovan, who went to the Soldiers' Home at Grand Rapids two or three weeks agao, died Tuesday of pneumonia.
Dec 21, 1910
MUSTERED OUT
Uncle Daniel Donovan, who had been a resident of Pinora Township, Lake County, for years, an honored and exemplary citizen as all old soldiers prove themselves to be, a few weeks ago, on account of feeble health, went to the Soldiers' Home at Grand Rapids, where he died last Friday. He was an old soldier in the war of the rebellion, and a pioneer of Pinora Township.
John Wise
Dec 21, 1910
DEATH AT LAKE CO. FARM
John Wise died from the infirmities of old age at the Lake County farm Sunday afternoon. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Richmond Township and at the time of his death was not known to have any erlatives. His funeral was held Tuesday with interment in the Chase Cemetery.
Sylvester Lee
Dec 21, 1910
DEATH AT CHASE
Sylvester, the three months old son of A. H. Lee of Chase, died Saturday. The funeral was held Monday.
Henry Hooper
Dec 28, 1910
Henry Hooper, aged 81, died Friday at his farm home between Reed City and Chase. The funeral was held from his late home Tuesday morning at 9:30, conducted by Rev. Kinney of Baldwin. The interment was in Woodland Cemetery.
Mrs. Tip DuBois
Jan 4, 1911
DIED AT HAWKINS
Mrs. Tip DuBois, who resides near Hawkins, was taken suddenly sick at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Bray was sent for and when he arrived at 6 o'clock in the evening she had died from neuralgia of the heart.
Herbert A. Yoder
Feb 1, 1911
Herbert A. Yoder was born in Chase, April 12, 1884, and died in Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 20, 1911, his remains being interred in beautiful Elmwood Cemetery in that city by his brother Frank on Jan. 23. His father died when he was three years old, leaving the mother to care for the two boys until they were able to support themselves, they making their home with their grandfather, T. A. Ball. Bert, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him, was a kind and loving son and brother, and was a universal favorite with his friends and playmates, always having a smile and cheerful word for all.
He was employed by the P. M. railroad as brakeman for many years. Two years ago he went to Washington, where he was employed on a railroad. From there he went to Kansas and to Memphis Dec. 9. He contracted typhoid fever Dec. 28, from which he never rallied. He leaves a mother and brother, both in Reed City.
Memorial servies will be held in the Baptist Church Sunday morning,. Feb. 12, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Kaufman.
James David Whaling
Feb 8, 1911
James David Whaling was born in New York Dec. 18, 1835, and departed his life January 31, 1911, at his farm home in Lincoln Township at the ripe old age of 75 years, 1 month and 13 days. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of the .G. A. R. He is survived by a devoted wife, 7 sons, and 2 daughters. Interment was made in Ashton Cemetery, Rev. Hinterman of Ashton M. E. Church officiated.
Oscar Rammerstedt
Feb 15, 1911
Oscar Rammerstedt was born in Sweden, Dec. 12, 1862, and died in Pinora Township, Lake County, Mich., Feb. 8, 1911, aged 48 years, 1 month and 26 days. At the age of 19 he came to this country and made his home with Andrew and J. H. Andrson and mother, the latter being his aunt, who lived 5 miles west of Ashton. The deceased leaves a father, five brothers and one sister, all residing in Sweden, and to brothers in Canada.
Mr. Hammerstedt was a thrifty and industrious farmer, a good neighbor and friend. He was a patient sufferer for four months when death came to his relief. The many beautiful floral offerings attested the esteem in which he was held by his host of friends.
The funeral services were held in Ashton M. E. Church Friday, Rev. W. A. Hinterman officiating. Interment in the Ashton Cemetery.
Eliza Luella Cornell Simms
Mar 8, 1911
MRS. SIMMS DIES AT BAY CITY
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cornell of Chase Township
Mrs. Eliza Luella Simms, aged 22 years, died at her home in Bay City Friday. She was born Oct. 6, 1888, and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cornell of Chase Township, Lake County. Her marriage to George Simms occured May 22, 1905. The remains were brought to Reed City Saturday and taken to the hom of her parents. The funeral will be held at the Chase Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Bullen, pastor of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Simms had been in ill health for about five years and her death folowed an operation at a Bay City hospital Feb. 13. Besides her husband she leaves a father and mother, one sister, Mrs. Anna Warczinsky, and three brothers, David, and Webb Cornell of Copemish, uncles, and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cornell of Cadillac, aunt and uncle. will attend the funeral
A. J. Luce
Mar 8, 1911
DIED AT LAKE GEORGE
A. J. Luce, Former Resident of Chase Township, Passed Away Sunday.
Andrew J. Luce, aged 68, died Sunday at the home of his son Frank in Lake George. He was born March 12, 1843 at Jasper, Steuben County, N. Y. The remains were brought to Reed City Tuesday for burial. The funeral was held at the Chase Baptist Church, four miles west of town, at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Bullen, pastor of the M. E. Church, and interment was in the Chase Township Cemetery, 2 1/2 miles Southwest of the church. He leaves three sons---Vern of Chast Township and Frank and Robert of Lake George, who accompanied the remains here. Mr. Luce's wife died about two years ago, and a daughter, Mrs. Cordelia Wheeler, died at Jennings a year ago.
John Moriart
Mar 15, 1911
DEATH OF OLD REDIDENT AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN
John Moriart Passed Away Thursday Afternoon
Had suffered Thirty Years with Lingering Consumption---Funeral at Baptist Church Sunday Afternoon Conducted by Rev. Kaufman.
Comrade John Moriart was born Aug. 12, 1836, at Mt. Vernon, Knox county, Ohio, and died at his late home on Todd Avenue in this city Thursday, March 9, of a complication of diseases, aged 74 years.
When the war broke out and volunteers were called for comrade Moriart was one of the first to respond to his country's call for troops and in July 1861, enlisted for 90 days. At the end of that time he returned home and re-enlisted in Co. "C," 62nd Reg. Ohion Vol. infantry on Oct. 5, 1861, at Maville, Ohio, and was honorably discharged from the U. S. service after a continuous service of thee years and nearly six onths.
Mr. Moriart came to Michigan in 1866 and in 1867 wsa married to Theressa Parker. To this union there were born four children, three of whom had preceded him in death. In 1880 Mr. Moriart returned to Ohio and on August 12 of that year he was again married to Ammira Pace at Summerset, Perry County, Ohio, returning to Michigan in 1881.
Comrade Moriart was a loyal member of the Grand Army, having joined Steedman Post of this city in 1887 and was transferred into Gen. I .C. Smith Post in 1900, being a member of the Grand Army for 24 years.
He was a member of the Disciple Church, having joined that church a number of years ago. He died in the belief of the teachings of that denomination and expressed his belief in the Lord's work, saying just before the spirit is passed to the unknown: "God doeth all things well if we only do our part."
Comrade Moriart was an honest, upright, good citizen, neighbor and friend. For the past 30 years he had been unable to do any manuel labor on account of a disease contracted in the army. He was a patient sufferer and was cared for during all those years, night and day, by his tender, loving and devoted wife.
Besides his wife he leaves one son David, a brother David of Newark, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Slough of Grandville, Ohio, also 11 grandchildren and may other relatives to mourn their loss.
Short funeral services were held from his late home at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 12. From the residence the remains were escorted to the Baptist Church by a large delegation of comrades of the two posts. Rev. G. D. Kaufman officiated, giving the eulogy. The choir rendered a number of beautiful selections. The remains were laid quietly to rest in Woodland Cemetery, the following acting as pall bearers: Robert Harris, Wm. Munson, James Jackson, George Pease, Len. Vanderhoof and Caleb Robson.
The floral offerings were beautiful, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his friends and neighbors.
The following relatives and friends from out of town were in attendance at the funeral: Walter P. Rich [son-in-law] daughter Berthda and son Archie, Park Lake; Mrs., C. W. Buell, Holland; Mrs. D. Hamilton, Big Raapids. Mrs. Moriart's brother and sister and Mrs. Moriart's two brothers could not be present on account of old age and distance.
Lillian Christopher Randall
Mar 15, 1911
DEATH OF ESTIMABLE YOUNG LADY SATURDAY
Mrs. Carl Randall Succums After Short Illness
Mrs. Lillian Randall, wife of Carl Randall, died Saturday morning at the home of A. K. Cornell, southwest of Reed City, aged 16 years, 5 months and 4 days.
Lillian Christopher-Randall was born near Big Rapids, Oct. 7 , 1894. She came to live at Mr. Cornell's home when seven years of age and has since resided with them. She ws converted and united with the Baptist Church at the age of 10 years.
On Oct. 15 of last year she was married to Mr. Randall. They were planning to move near Alma when Mrs. Randall was taken seriously ill about six weeks ago.
Besides her husband she leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Christopher of Alma; a brother, Chas. Christopher of near Big Rapids; and a sister, Alta Christopher, who were all present at the funeral.
The funeral was held at the Chase Baptist Church Tuesady afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. D. Kaufman of Reed City. It was one of the largest ever held in this section, about 40 teams following the hearse to the church and about as many more had arrived before the cortege. The Cornell and Samis schools were closed in order to allow the pupils to attend the funeral. The Cornell school and the Sunday School class of which she was a member sent beautiful floral offerings, as did numerous friends. The pall beares were Arthur Dadles, James Kersey, Newton Cornell, Harry Rosencrans, Leonard Keller and Seymour Fradenberg.
Frederick Sholtz
Apr 5, 1911
DEATH OF FREDERICK SHOLTZ
Frederick Sholtz, aged 76, an inmate of the Lake County Farm for over 10 years, died Sunday of chronic bronchitis. He was a single man and had been a resident of Lake County for a number of years. The The funeral was held Monday.
Caroline Gingrich
Apr 19, 1911
MRS. MICHAEL GINGRICH PASSES AWAY SATURDAY
Was One of the very Early Settlers.
Ill But Short Time, Having Attended Church the Sunday Before---Large Concourse Attends Funeral Tuesday, Rev. E. Rath Officiating.
Mrs. Caroline Gingrich, aged 64 years, wife of Michael Gingrich, died at their home 14 1/2 miles northwest of Reed City, Saturday morning at 2:30.
Mrs. Gingrich had been enjoying usually good health up to within a few days of her death, having attended church only the Sunday before. She was taken ill Thursday night, but on Friday seemed very much better until about midnight, when she suddenly grew worse and expired in a few hours.
In the death of Mrs. Gingrich another of the old settlers is removed. It was in 1874 that Mr. and Mrs. Gingrich came from Baden, Ont., two years after their marriage, to make their home in the wilds of Northern Michigan. They settled upon the homestead which has since been their home and the privations and difficulties in the settling of a new country were fully shared by them.
Mr. Gingrich was born at Bremen, Ind., April 18, 1847, and upon the day of her funeral would have been 64 years of age. She was married to Michael Gingrich in 1872 , and seven chidren were born to them--Jacob B., Aice, Mrs. Rosetta V. Raad, Paris, Henry M., Arthur D., and Carrie. A. One child died at the age of three years. She leaves besides her husband and children, her aged father and mother, three sisters, two brothers and six grandchildren.
Those present from out of town at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Eli Ewalit, Bremen, Ind.,Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss, Bremen, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich Weiss, Mishawaka, Ind.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from the house and a t two o'clock from the Bethel Evangelical Church near their home, conducted by Rev. E. Rath, and interment was in the Pinora Township Cemetery, west of the church. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in that neighborhood, there being 54 teams in the procession to the cemetery. The floral offerings were profuss and beautiful.
The pallbearers were Geo. E. Itamer, Chas. Stoll, sr., Chas. A. Randall, G. W. Smith, Carl Baderschneider, August Pfuhl.
Nancy Burley
Jun 14, 1911
DIED IN GRAND RAPIDS
Mrs. Barkos Burley, a former Resident of Chase, Died Tuesday.
Mrs. Barkos Burley, a former resident of Chase, died at her late home in Grand Rapids, Tuesday night, June 6. The remains were brought to Chased Wednesday evening, where the funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the M. E. Church, Rev. Geo. Bullen, pastor of the M. E. Church of this city, officiaiting.
The deceased was a resident of Chase for over 40 years. She was born in Trumble County, Ohio, and was married to Barkos Burley homesteading the farm where York now lives. Mr. Burley preceded his wife in death about three years ago.
The following relatives and friends from abroad were in attendance at the funeral: Osborn Burley and wife, Miller Burley and wife, Grand Rapids; Alro Burley, Ludington; Mrs. Lola Pew and dauughter, Muskegan; Noah Burley, a brother-in-law, Reed City; a sister and niece from Ohio. The Rebekah Lodge had charge of the service.
Melva Gingrich
Aug 2, 1911
DEATH OF MELVA GINGRICH
Three Year-Old Daughter of Nathan Gingrich Dies Friday.
Litle Melva Evaline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan M. Gingrich, residing five miles northwest of town in Lincoln township, was born August 21, 1908, and died July 28, 1911, aged 2 years, 11 months and 9 days. She leaves to mourn for her, her father, mother, sister and brother.
The funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Dr. E. Rath officiating.
George Bachant
Aug 16, 1911
-News was received here Friday of the death of George Bachant at Denver, Col., last week.
Elmer Gable
Sep 20, 1911
-The funeral of Elmer Gable was very largely attended Sunday. His sudden death cast a gloom over all the community.
Elmer was loved and repected by all who knew him. (Olivers News)
Percy Burley
Oct 18, 1911
ATTENDED SON'S FUNERAL
Percy Burley, son of Noah Burley of this city, died at Nessen City on Monday, Oct. 9. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, the 11th inst. Mr. Burley attended the funeral.
Charles E. Barnes
Oct 18, 1911
DEATH OF CHAS. E. BARNES
Was Editor of the Clarion From 1880 to 1884
Charles E. Barnes, a former editor and proprietor of the Clarion from 1880 to 1884, died at his home in Battle Creek Tuesday night, the 17th inst., at the age of 63 years. The present editor of the Clarion and Mr. Barnes commenced to learn the printer's trade together, back in the 50's. He afterwards became associate editor of the Battle Creek Journal and also of the Daily Moon, purchasing the Clarion in 1880 and continuing its publication until 1884, when he sold the Clarion in 1880 and continuing its publication until 1884, when he sold the Clarion plant to the present editor. Returning to Battle Creek he was elected to the position of deputy state labor commissioner. He also established a newspaper syndicate in Battle Creek, representing all the leading daily papers in the United States, all of which he had full charge. The sympathetic emotions of our heart goes out for the bereaved widow and family. For the tie that binds sooner or later must be severed.
Walter Hearl
Dec 6, 1911
Walter Hearl, aged 56, died Tuesday morning at his farm home, 1 1/2 miles east of Chase. Deceased was born at Southampton, England, in 185. At the age of 19 he emigrated to America, locating at Lockport, N. Y., where he resided for a while, afterwards returning to his native home in England, where he remained for 10 years. Coming to America again he settled on a farm near Chase, where he has since resided.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons--William, who resides on a farm across the parental home, and Bert at home.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Chase Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. R. C. Fenner of Cadillac and interment will be in the Chase Baptist Cemetery.
The deceased was one of the prominent farmers of his neighborhood and enjoyed the friendship of a large circle of neighbors and friends. He was a member of the Chsae I. O. O. F. lodge and the Modern Woodmen of Reed City. Both of these orders have contributed beautiful foral offerings.
Relatives who will attend the funeral are James Hear and wife of Dighton, Miss Louise Merritt of Detroit, Wm. Merritt and wife of Marion, John Harris and family of Reed City, R. J. Harris, Reed City, John Harris, Middleville, and Mrs. A. M. Smith of Chase.
Jane Evans Griffith
Dec 6, 1911
Mrs. Elias Griffith, aged 72, died at her home in Chase, Saturday morning, after an illness of long duration. Mrs. Griffith was born March 25, 1839, at North Wales.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaved two sons, William, of Honor and Eli, of Great Falls, Mont., and three daughters, Mrs. Anna Kilmer of Olivers, Mrs. Jennie Tanner of Ludington, and Mrs. Nellie, who cared for her during her illness.
Funeral services were held from the Chase Congregational Church Tuesday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Kinney of Baldwin, and interment was in the Chase Cmemtery.
A long time friends of Mrs. Griffith, in writing the Clarion, pays the following beautiful tribute to the deceased:
"Often we hear of the heroism on the field of battle or of heroic action in the sudden emergencies, but there is nothing half so brave as bearing illness, pain and suffering through long weary years with cheerfulness and fortitude. Mrs. Griffith, to whose heroic life these few words are a tribute, was an invalid for many years, but suffering and distress never obscured her happy cheerful spirit. The hours of pain borne bravely and patiently developed a character of extreme unslfishness and the sunny disposition was never quenched by the long years of invalidism. The bright, keen, searching eyes reflected the vigor of an unusual, unimpaired mind. Although bodily illness was hers so constantly she never wholly relinquished the care of the household and solicitude for the health of those so dear to her were among the last of earthly things that claimed her attention.
What the processes thought revealed to the clear, understaning mind, as to herself and the future, were known to, perhaps, but that the great fundamental questions were reasoned out to their logical conclusions, none can doubt. The gates were ajar for her. She knew for many years and when she, at last, passed through, although we cannot follow her wanderings through the elysian fields, we can be sure that she is weary and sick no more. Mourn not for her nor weep. The freed spirit can now walk untrammeled in the garden of God. The robes of immortality and the palace of the King in place of disease in the earthly house. Wondrous change! How inconceivable the transformation.
The realities of the unseen ever transcend the visible. We cannot see, we cannot hear the processes of thought that created the beautiful poem in the mind of the poet; yet the poem may be a masterpiece. We cannot hear the communings of the spirits of those who are 'beyond the gates,' but we know that spirit transcends the body is more real and perhaps sometime when we are not so crude and undeveloped we may catch an echo of angelic whispers. Amid the glories of the celestial city her friends can leave her feeling, as a truth, that could an echo reach them it would translate into 'All is Well.'