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Dakota Death Notices

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Ashby/Grant County Farmer of May 2, 1884
Solomon Moran, lather, living at West St. Paul, called at a saloon and borrowed a twenty-two caliber revolver, for the alleged purpose of killing a dog. He was in bad spirits, as he believed his girl had gone away with a handsomer man, and so resolved to quit this world of trouble. On leaving the place he pointed the revolver at his breast, fired, and dropped to the floor. Two physicians were called, and they found the bullet in his shirt, it having been stopped by his suspender buckle.

Hastings Gazette of Nov. 1, 1884
The Hon. Daniel Ryan, of Marshan, died last Wednesday evening, after a long and painful illness.
    Daniel Ryan was born in Michigan Aug. 28th, 1843, and came to Minnesota in 1861, locating at Pt. Douglas. In 1867 removed to Marshan, buying his present farm in 1870. Held the office of town assessor from 1869 until the present year, was a member of the legislature in 1875, and has elways beeen quite prominent in local affairs. He leaves a wife, but no children.     The funeral took placr yesterday morning, at nine o'clock, from the church in Bellwood, the Rev. J.P. Ryan officiating.

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Hastings Gazette of Nov. 1, 1884
Mr. John Judge, Jr., of Marshan, died Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock of conumption, aged twenty-nine years, eleven months, and twenty-four days. Deceased leaves a wife and two little children to mourn their loss. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. John Judge of the above named town, and his numerous friends in that vicinity will particularly regret to hear of his early demiss. The funeral took place on Thursday morning, at nine o'clock, at the Bellewood Catholic Church, the Rev. J.P. Ryan officiating.

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Hastings Gazette of Nov. 1, 1884
Edward Bennett, an old resident of Vernillion, died Wednedsay morning after a three weeks' illness, aged fifty-three years. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his loss. Mr. Bennett was one of the pioneer residents of this county, having lived here about twenty-five years. He was a carpenter by trade, and in the early times worked in this city. The funeral took place from the Vermillion Catholic Church Friday morning, at half past nine, the Rev. Father Duffy, of Inver Grove, conducting the services.

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Hastings Gazetter of Nov. 1, 1884
Joseph Fox, Jr., died at his home in Vermillion Wednesday night, of consumption, after a long illness. Deceased was a former clerk in the New York Store, adn universally esteemed by a wide circle of friends. His age was about twenty-six years. The funeral takes place from St. Mary's Church, New Trier, this morning, at nine o'clock, the Rev. Gregory officiating.

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Hastings Gazetter of Nov. 1, 1884
Mathias, the six-year-old son of Mr. Mrs. Anthony Bachman, residing in the first ward, died Monday afternoon, of diptheria.

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Dakota County Arbitrator of Feb 2, 1898
     Died---At her home in Farmington, on Saturday morning, January 29, 1898, Mary, wife of Jefferson Ballard, aged 75 years.
     Mrs. Ballard, whose maiden name was Mary Strait, was born in Oswego County, N.Y., November 7, 1821. Married in 1842 to Mr. Ballard, they continued to reside in Newe York for a few years and then mov3 ed to Michigan, thence to Minnesota, where they have lived ever since. Mrs. Ballard was one of the best of women; esteemed by all with whom she came in contact, and her demise, even at this mature age, is to be regretted. She leaves one son living, John Ballard, of Castle Rock.  The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones. The funeral took place on Sunday, the Rev. Finch officiating.

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Dakota County Arbitrator of Feb 2, 1898    
      Thos. Berres passed out of this life at 2:30 o'clock last Wednesday morning, at the home of his brother, west of the village, aged 67 years.
      Mr. Berres was born in Germany in 1831, coming to this country in 1847, he located in Wiscinsin, where he married in 1856 Miss Annie Bendel. Removing to Minnesota in 1872 he located on a farm near this village, where he remained until about three years ago. He leaves four children to mourn him. The funeral took place from All Saints church, Father Quinn officiating.

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Dakota County Arbitrator of Feb 2, 1898                                       Obituary
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    Died---At his home near this village, on Monday, January 31st, Dennis Sullivan an old and respected citizxen, aged 68 years.  Mr. Sullivan's health had been good and his death was unexpected and very sudden.  Getting up Monmday morning as usual, he ate his breakfast and went out to feed the chickens.  He went to the corn crib for feed and was found there a few minutes later by his son Pat, unconscious.  He was carried into the house and medical attendance called but lived only a short time and remained unconscious until the end.
    Mr. Sullivan was born in Ireland in 1829, married Miss Mary McCarthy and shortly afterwards came to this conutry.  They lived in Pennsylvania until 1876 when they moved to this place and lived together until March 1888, when Mrs. Sullivan passed away.  She had borne him eleven children, eight of whom are living.
    Mr. Sullivan was one of our best citizens, upright and honorable, and he will be greatly missed throughout the community.  Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved sons and daughters in their great and unexpected sorrow.
    The funeral takes place from All Saints church at ten am today.  Father Quinn officiating.

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Lakeville Arbitrator of Feb 9, 1898
   Patrick McCann, one of the first settlers of Glendale, died at his home in that town on Sunday, January 30th, at the age of 78 years. Mr. McCann was one of those old men who never get old and was at all times just the same as when he was with the boys. No man in Scott County had more true and lasting friends, and his demise, even at that age, is universally regretted by all who knew him. The funeral occurred on February 2nd and was largely attended. Rev. Rhatigan preached an affecting sermon. The remains were laid at rest in St. John's cemetery.

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Dakota County Breeze of Wed. May 11, 1898                              Obituary
    B. Boman, a retired Roman Catholic priest, died at his home in this village on Monday. Deceased had resided here for several years in the home near the old creamery building, entirely alone. Very little is known of his past life. He claimed to have no relatives living. He always had sufficient money to supply his few wants and owned the house where he lived. No one was with him at the time of is death as he would tolerate no one in the house for more than a few moments at a time. The Catholic Church took charge of the body and the funeral takes place in Rosemount today.

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Dakota County Breeze of Wed. May 11, 1898
Died—At his home in Castle Rock on Monday, .May 9th, of pneumonia, John Elsner, a. prosperous and respected citizen, aged 34 years. Mr. Elsnor came to this country in May 1890, and married a daughter of C. Lake, of this village. He leaves four children, the youngest only eight days old. Deceased was a brother of August and Albert Elsner, of this village. His untimely demise is a sad loss to his family, and the sympathy of friends is extended to them in their need. The funeral takes place today from New Trier Church.

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Dakota County Breeze of Wed. May 11, 1898
Died—At her home in Christiana on Tuesday, May 4, Mrs. Halvor O. Torbenson, after a brief illness with lung fever. Mrs. Torbenson was one of the most widely known and most popular women in this section of the country and her sudden unexpected death was a sad shock to her many friends and neighbors. The funeral took place Friday afternoon from the Christiana church, the Rev. Quammen officiating. Services were held in both the Norwegian and English languages on account of the many friends of both nationalities who were present. It was one of the largest funerals ever seen in the county, attesting as nothing else to the esteem in which the deceased was held.

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Dakota County Breeze of May 18, 1898
Died--At her home in Webster, S.D. on Monday, May 23, Mary J., wife of William More a former resident of this place.
    Deceased was formerly Mary Barnum, sister to M.T. Barnum of this village. Born in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, she came here with her parents in 1856. She resided here with her husband until about twelve years ago when they removed to S. Dakota. A large circle of old friends and neighbors were deeply grieved to learn of her death and extend to the bereaved relatives their sympathy. The funeral service will take place at 10:30 today from the Baptist church, the remains having been brought here for interment. Rev. Finch will preach the funeral sermon.

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Dakota County Breeze of May 18, 1898
Joseph Welsh, one of our best loved young men, died on Friday last in St. Paul, aged 19 years. An affliction of the stomach with heart disease was the cause of his death. The funeral was held on Saturday from St. Johns church, Burnsville, Rev. Rhatigan officiating. His mother, whose husband died last September, has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in her sad bereavement. John Welsh, of West Superior, a brother of deceased, was here to pay the last sad rites to one he will meet no more on earth.

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Dakota County Breeze of June 1, 1898
    Daniel O'Connor, a former resident of Eureka, died at St. Lukes hospital in St. Paul last Thursday. The deceased was well known throughout the county having lived a good sum of his life within its bounds.
    We will not attempt to write an obituary, as the deceased was much better known to most than he was to us. He leaves a wife and eight children. The funeral was held from the Eureka church Saturday.

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Dakota County Breeze of August 3, 1898
Died--At her residence near Lakeville, Mrs. H. Owens, age 76 years. She is an old and respected resident of Minnesota, moving here from St. Paul in 1855. Her husband died 36 years ago, leaving her with the care of eight children. The funeral took place in Burnsville, Sunday at 2 o’clock, Rev. Quinn officiating.

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Dakota County Breeze of August 10, 1898
     Mrs. John Owens who died at her home in the town of Lakeville July 28,1898, was born in the County of Waterford, Ireland, October 31, 1823, and came to this country in 1845. In 1849 she married John Owens, who died 33 years ago. They made their home in Stanton, Virginia, until 1855 when they moved to St. Paul and from there to Lakeville. The deceased was straight and upright and had the respect and good will of all her neighbors. She leaves eight children to mourn her loss, four sons and four daughters. The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday, August 3d, from St. Johns church, Burnsville, after which the remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in St. John cemetery.

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Dakota County Breeze of August 10, 1898
    Chas. Rowell, an old and respected citizen of Castle Rock, died at his home there at seven o'clock p. m. Sunday, from cancer. Deceased had been failing fast for some time and his death was not unexpected, as the doctor had given him up. Mr. Rowell was one of the prominent farmers of this county, widely known and universally respected, and will be greatly missed by his many friends. He was a leading member of Canby Post, G. A. R., the post attending in a body to pay the last tribute to their departed comrade. Deceased leaves a wife, two sons, and three daughters to mourn him. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock p.m. yesterday, the Rev. D. D. Day officiating.

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Dakota County Breeze of August, 10, 1898
    Died—At his house near Farmington, Thomas Gannon, aged 54 years. The funeral was held from All Saints church, Monday, Rev. Quinn officiating. The Credit River choir sang a requiem mass.

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Dakota County Breeze of August 17, 1898.
    Died—August 10, 1898, Mr. G. F, Ackley, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. McGrail.
    Born in Watertown, N. Y., and September 10. 1821, he came to Lakeville in 1854 and has since conducted a mercantile business here and is well and favorably known throughout Dakota County. He has been a constant sufferer for the last two years, and his death was not unexpected.
    The funeral was held from the M .E. church Saturday at 2 p. m., under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of Farmington, of which order he has been member since 21 years of age. Rev. McCausland delivered an appropriate sermon. The remains were laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery, Lakeville. He was a loving father and kind friend, and will be greatly missed by all.
_____Mesdames Parker and Willard of Russell, who have been the guests of Mrs. McGrail, returned to their home Monday.
_____Abe Osborne and wife, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Lepper, of Minneapolis, and Mrs. J. A. Jelley and son, Clem, and Otto Akerman, of Hastings, attended the funeral of G. F. Ackley.

Dakota County Breeze on Sept. 7, 1898
Mrs. Anton Schultz died at her home in Hastings, aged forty-eight years. She was an old and esteemed resident of that city, and the wife of ex-Policeman Schultz.

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Dakota County Breeze on Sept. 7, 1898
Defsey Marshall died at Glencoe. He had been a resident there over forty years.

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Dakota County Breeze on Sept. 7, 1898
Miss Annie Dillner, eighteen years old, and Halvor Floren, twenty years old, both prominent young people of Grove City, were drowned while bathing in Diamond Lake, north of Atwater.

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Dakota County Breeze on Sept. 7, 1898
Lieut. Frank Morley of Red Wing, who died at Manila from rheumatism of the heart, was twenty-seven years old. He married Caroline Elsenbrand Dec. 1, 1897. She, with his mother, three brothers, and three sisters, survive him.

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Dakota County Breeze on Sept. 7, 1898
Peter Knudson, a section foreman of the Duluth, Mesabe & Northern Railway company, was drowned at Dead Man’s lake, near Wolf, while fishing. His body had not been recovered at a late hour. He leaves a wife and two children.

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Dakota County Breeze on Sept. 7, 1898
The body of Nels Modine, a farmer eight miles Northwest of Hutchinson, was found at the bottom of a sixty-foot well. It is supposed he became intoxicated, sat on the curb and fell in. People have been using the water all the time.

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Dakota County Breeze of Wed., Sept. 21, 1898                             An Old Citizen AGone
    On Thursday last at about 10 o'clock, Martin Niskern passed from this life, at his home in St. Paul, at the mature age of eighty-one years. Mr. Niskern was one of the old settlers of the state as well as of the village, coming here in the early fifties and being a resident of the state ever since. He was the proprietor of a hotel here when this village was yet young. It was in the stable of Niskern's hotel on the location where the Commercial now stands, that the great fire of '79, which destroyed the business portion of the town, is supposed to have started. Mr. Niskern built both the hotels at present running in this village and in many ways proved himself an honest and public-spirited citizen. Twice married, he was the father of seven children by his first wife, of whom four are living. His second wife survives him. Their home has been in St. Paul the past five years. Deceased leaves many old and sincere friends here who will mourn him. The funeral took place from the Methodist church Saturday the Rev. McCausland officiating. The remains were interred at the Eureka cemetery.

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Dakota County Tribune of November 2, 1898
    Died – Sunday morning in this village, Patrick Kelley an old citizen well known in this country. He had been away some time but had returned the first of the week. He complained some of stomach troubles but nothing serious was thought of his complaints until the last of the week when he was provided with a room at the hotel and attended by a physician. It seems he had been ill for some time and had neglected the care of himself until it was too late. The funeral was held from St. Josephs church Monday and the remains were interred in the cemetery here.

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Dakota County Tribune of November 9, 1898
    Samuel Norrish, one of Hastings respected citizens died at his residence on Wednesday evening. Mr. Norrish was a native of England, but came to America in 1873 and settled at Hastings. He was engaged in wheat buying for many years and his genial face will be missed from among out people. Mrs. Norrish died on the 5^th of last July so he was not long from her side.

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Dakota County Tribune of November 9, 1898
    Mrs. Mathew Hower died at her home in New Market Friday night. Her death was very sudden and unexpected as she had attended church the day before. The funeral was held on Monday from St. Nicholas church Rev. Quinn officiating.

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Dakota County Tribune of November 9, 1898
    Died—At his home in New Market, Tuesday Nov. 1^st. Hurbert Baltes, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Baltes aged 28 years. Deceased leaves a wife and two children. His funeral was held Thursday from St. Nicholas church Rev. Quinn officiating.

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Dakota County Tribune of November 9, 1898
    The recent and sudden death of Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Leonard, is sincerely regretted by a large circle of acquintances. She was taken from this world of trouble and pain to her eternal rest on Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, at her home in the village at the age of 57. She was a good wife and mother, an earnest Christian, conscientious in the discharge of every duty, and her untimely death is mourned by all. A husband, seven daughters and one son are left to mourn her and to them is extended the heart-felt sympathy of the community. The funeral was held Saturday from St. Patricks church at Inver Grove the Rev. Fr. McGolrick officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. O’Hara, Ryan, Carroll, King, Callahan, and O’Leary, and the remains were followed to the cemetery by a long procession of the friends and neighbors of the deceased who desired to pay the last sad tribute of love and esteem.

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Dakota County Breeze of Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1898
    Died-On Saturday, Nov. 26, at 10 o'clock p.m., Alverda, youngest daughter of Otto and Emma Shen aged seven weeks. The funeral was held from the house at two o’clock Monday. Rev. McCausland officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in their great loss.
_____Mrs. Johnson came up from Waterville Monday to attend the funeral of her sister's baby.
_____Mrs. Parmelee came from Northfield Monday to attend the funeral of her brother's baby.

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Dakota County Tribune of Jan. 5, 1899                                          FROZEN TO DEATH
                                                                                      A Young Man of Vermillion Meets a Tragic Death.
    A sad death occurrrd last Friday night during the intense cold weather. John B. Einsweller of Vermillion made a visit to Hastings during last Friday and in the evening hired a livery rig to go to John Holtgrove’s in Marshan.
    The next morning as Mathias Lucking, Mrs. Magdalena Holtgrove and Mrs. John Reding were going into Marshan, Einsweller’s body was found west of the town hall about thirty-five rods. He had been frozen to death.
    The horses were found some distance away, where they had collided with a barbed wire fence, and they were considerably injured. It is supposed the sleigh tipped over and they ran away.
    The coroner was called but an inquest was considered unnecessary, as it was very evident that Einsweiler had frozen to death. Drs. J. C. Fitch and J. M. Tucker examined the remains.
    The death of the young man is peculiarly sad, as he was soon to be married to a young lady of Hampton—Miss Annie Holtgrove.
    John B. Einsweiler was 29 years of age and was the son of Nicholas Einsweiler of Vermillion.
    The funeral was held from the Catholic church at Vermillion on Monday at 10 o’clock, the Rev. G. H. Braun officiating.

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Dakota County Breeze of Jan. 12, 1899                                                    Obituary
       Mr. A.M.P. Whittier of Empire, whose death occurred last week, was born in Grafton, N.H., on June 18, 1814. He was married Feb. 1, 1888 to Elvira Bean of Danbury, N. H. He engaged in railroad work in New Hampture, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York until 1832, when he removed to Ohio, where he was engaged in railroad construction until 1855, when he moved to Nebraska and was there engaged in farming. He had three children, Oscar P. (deceased), Frank B., and Mrs. Ellen H. Latham, who now live in St. Paul.
    Mr. Whittier’s wife died while he was a resident of Nebraska and on Dec. 4, 1864, he married Mrs. Emily M. Parker, who died Sept. 29, 1897.
    In 1866 he removed to Minnesota, buying a farm at Empire, where he resided until his death. Mr. Whittier was universally respected by all who knew him, being at all times a model citizen, upright and just in all his transactions, and governed at all times by what he thought was right.
    Being for some years in very poor health, and suffering much, he patiently waited for the end, and now that his sufferings are ended and he has joined the great majority, it may be said that he left this world with no man his enemy and that his was a well spent and useful life.

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    Mr. Daniel Carroll of Rosemount died last Sunday evening, after a protracted illness, aged about seventy years.  He was a well known and well to do farmer and his death is regretted by a large circle of friends.  He leaves two sons and three daughters.

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 Dakota County Tribune of Jan. 19, 1899
    Mr. Hubert Boell, an old resident at Hastings died at his home last Friday night, after a brief illness, aged about seventy-eight years. He was a native of Germany and leaves one sister, Mrs. William Resemius, of New Trier.

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Dakota County Tribune of Jan. 19, 1899                                             Obituary
DIED---At his home in Castle Rock Thursday, Jan. 12, 1899 of heart disease, Barney Stevens, aged sixty-five years.
    The funeral was held from the late resident, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock and was largely attended. Rev. J. D. Batson officiated. Members of Co. F. acted as pall bearers. He was a member of Canby Post G.A.R. No. 47, which took charge of the services at the cemetery.
    Mr. Stevens was born at Fort Ann, Washington Co., N.Y., Nov. 24, 1833. He moved with his parents to Wisconsin in 1851, and to Minnesota in 1854, and settled in Castle Rock, on the place where he has always resided until the time of his death. He was married April 12, 1857, to Miss Martha J. Stoddard. He enlisted Aug. 1862, in Co. RF., 8th Minn. Vol, was mustered out in July 1865. A devoted wife, eight of his eleven children, four sons and four daughters, also a sister, Maria Whittier, survive him. All were present at the funeral except Miss Clara, of Santa Barbara, Cal.
    Mr. Stevens willingly endured the hardships of pioneer life and by thift and enterprise he became a prosperous farmer. Naturally irritable, but of kindly nature, a man of principle, courage and conviction. Quick to recognize the worth of others. He occupied many positions of trust and was highly esteemed by any that learned to know him. Also note: Miss Lyons, of Hastings, attended B. Stevens Funeral. Also note: Miss Davison, of Northfield, came up to attend the Stevens funeral. Also note: Frank Stevens, of Alexandria, attended the funeral of his uncle her Sunday.

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Dakota County Tribune of Feb. 3, 1899                                DANIEL UNDERWOOD
    Last Friday, Jan. 27, 1899, Daniel Underwood, one of the old settlers of this county, died at the home of his brother Spreckley Underwood, new Rosemount, after an extended illness.
    The funeral was held on Monday, services being held in the Church of the Advent, Farmington at 11 A.M. by Rev. Charles Holmes, rector of the Church of the Ascension, St. Paul, assisted by Mr. E.P. Miller of Seabury Divinity Academy, Faribault. Interment in Corintian Cemetary.
    Daniel Underwood was born at Denton, Northampton Shire, England, Sept. 23, 1812. He was married at Olney, Buckingham Shire, Mar. 2, 1841 to Susan Spreckley of that place. He remained in that town until 1853, when he came to Minnesota. He first settled in St. Paul, moved to Mendota two years later, where he remained until 1860, when he went to Rosemount. From there he came to Farmington in 1875. His wife died in this town in 1881.
    He married Maria Spreckley Aug. 30, 1882 and she died Mar. 2, 1888. Since that time he made his home with his brother, Spreckley Underwood.
    Mr. Thomas Underwood came down from St. Paul to attend the funeral of his uncle, Daniel Underwood.

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Dakota County Tribune of Feb. 3, 1899
Mrs. Charles E. White, one of Minnesota’s old residents, died at Northfield on Jan. 19^th. She was born in Vermont about 70 years ago and came to Minnesota in 1856.

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Dakota County Tribune of Feb. 3, 1899                            CHARLES C THURSTON
    Charles Clifton Thurston died at his home in Montgomery, Minn., last Friday evening, Jan. 27, 1899, where he was engaged in the jewelry business. The remains were brought to Farmington Saturday and interred in Corinthiabn Cemetery on Sunday, Jan. 29^th. Funeral services were held in the Church of the Advent by Rev. Alfred Butler, Dean of Seabury Hall, Faribault.
    Charles Clifton Thurston was born in Portland, Maine, July 8, 1849, being the son of Daniel Merrill and Jane Moore Thurston, of that city. He came to Minnesota while young with his parents, who owned a farm near Lakeville. When a young man, after his mother died, he lived in Farmington for sometime. He was a brother of John H. Thurston of St. Paul, who is well known here and who was a former resident of Farmington. The deceased was never married. From his youth he was very heavy, weighing at the time of death, after illness, about 400 pounds.
    Mr. Thurston was very highly esteemed, especially in Montgomery.

Dakota County Tribune of Feb. 3, 1899
    Dwight, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Taylor of Hastings, died suddenly on Wednesday.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 10, 1899
    Charles Wood, ex-sheriff of Rice County, died recently at Faribault at the age of 87 years. He was a native of Vermont.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 10, 1899
    Mrs. Caroline Benz died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Berkholz, in Hastings, on Sunday last, at the age of 78 years. She was a native of Germany and came to America six or seven years ago.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 10, 1899
    Mr. Wendelin Then, an old resident of Hastings, died rather suddenly at his home last Friday from disease of the heart, resulting from an attack of LaGrippe. He was aged about fifty-two years, and leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 10, 1899
    Mrs. O. H. Chamberlain, formerly of Vermillon died at Athena, Oregon, on the 25^th ult., aged about sixty-five years. She leaves two married daughters and three sons.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 10, 1899                                  Death of an Infant
     Annie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cullen of Farmington died Monday morning last, Feb. 6^th, after two weeks illness with spinal meningitis, at the age of eleven months. Funeral services were held in St. Michael’s church, Farmington, at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, conducted by Rev. M. Quinn. Interment at the Catholic cemetery near Rosemount. Mr. and Mrs. Cullen have the sympathy of our people in their bereavement.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 17, 1899
    Mrs. H.C. Barton of Inver Grove died last Saturday morning, aged forty years.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 17, 1899
    Ferdinand, the seven-month old son of F. L. Bierdon of Hastings died on Feb. 8^th.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 17, 1899
    The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Berkholz of Hastings died last Saturday evening, aged six weeks.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 17, 1899
    Emil Mannheimer, a member of the well known St. Paul dry goods firm, died suddenly on Saturday of apoplexy. He was fifty-seven years old and unmarried.

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Dakota County Breeze of Feb. 17, 1899                               Death of John C. Otte
    Last Saturday afternoon, Feb. 11^th, Mr. John Christian Otte died at his home in the town of Scotia, after a long illness with consumption. His age was twenty-nine years and six months.
    John C. Otte was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Otte of Farmington and was born in the town of Douglas, Dakota County, the 12^th of July, 1869. His parents moved to a farm about four miles from Farmington when their son John was about five years of age, consequently his boyhood days were spent in this neighborhood. He was an industrious young man of fine character and had the esteem of all.
    On Feb. 21, 1894, he was married to Miss Mary Croft, daughter of Mr. Henry Croft of Farmington and she with one son, two years of age, survive him.
    After his marriage he settled on the farm in Sciota where he resided until his untimely death.
    Funeral services were held in the German church at Castle Rock and Tuesday about noon. Rev. Brizious of New Trier, assisted by Rev. A. McCausland, officiated. Interment at Castle Rock cemetery. There was a very large attendance at the funeral.
      Also included in this newspaper:  William Otte and Miss Ida Otte of Mapleton; George B. Otte of University of Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Hielsher of Faribault and Miss Anna Stout of Hastings were here on Tuesday and attended the funeral of John C Otte at Castle Rock.

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 Dakota County Tribune of Feb. 17, 1899
    Mrs. Elizabeth A. Case, one of the pioneer residents of Nininger, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.J. Jackson.  She was a native of  Rhode Island, and was married to the late J.R. Case in 1873.  They came to Minnesota in 1836.

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Dakota County Tribune of Feb. 17, 1899
    John McNamara of Nininger died Sunday evening after a brief illness at the advanced age of seventy-four years.  He had been troubled with asthma for a long time, but was only confined to his room about ten days.  Mr. McNamara was born in County Limerick, Ireland, emigrating to America in 1824, settling in Joliet, Ill., where he was married to Miss Margaret Hayes in 1852.  They came west in 1864, locating at Nininger, where they have since lived upon a farm.  He leaves a wife, five daughters, Mrs. Christopher Frederickson, Mrs. August Frederickson, Mrs. Joseph Kirpach, Miss Julia McNamara, Miss Elizabeth McNamara, and two sons, Martin and John W.

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Dakota County Breeze of Mar. 24, 1899                                  Death of J. B. Squires
    A despatch was received here last Friday from Ahorseheaes, N. Y., giving the news of the death of John B. Squires, who removed from Farmington to the east last October, Mr. Squires was well known in this part of Dakota county; he was well-liked and highly respected.
    Mr. Squires was for several years editor of the Dakota County Tribune; first when he was associated in editing and publishing it with L. F. Farmer, and later from the first of December 1893, until he sold to I. A. Herrick in the fall of 1895 he was sole proprietor and editor.
    After Mr. Squires sold the Tribune he bought the Lakeville Arbitrator, 11^th Sept. 1895, of Thomas McCann and conducted that paper until he sold out to Guv C. Martin and Clifford I. Wells, in August 1897. His health had failed at that time.
    While publisher of the Lakeville Arbitrator Mr. Squires maintained his residence in Farmington.
    Mr. Squires came to Farmington from Wisconsin about 1889. With Mr. Farmer he became interested in the Tribune in 1892.
   During his residence here he was much interested in Odd Fellowship. He was a member and at one time N. G. of Sunbeam Lodge, No. 31, I. O. O. F. And also served at least one term as District Deputy Grand Master.
    Mr. Squires was also a member of Canby Post, No. 47, G. A. R. OF Farmington, having joined that organization 26^th July 1890, by transfer card from Capt. Phil Holland Post, No. 357, Dept. of Penn. He enlisted into Co. G. 50^th N. Y. Engineers, as musician, 31^st Aug. 1861 and was mustered out 13^th June 1865, at close of war. He held important offices in Canby Post.
    The deceased was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1834, and thus was 65 years old. He is survived by his wife.

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Dakota County Breeze of Mar. 31, 1899
    Mrs. Ole Hougestal, of Eureka, died very suddenly Monday morning being as well as usual the day before and found dead in bed in the morning.

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Dakota County Breeze of Mar. 31, 1899                     Mrs. George B. Underwood Dead
    The numerous friends of Mrs. Blanche Wilmot Underwood will be shocked to learn of her sudden death yesterday afternoon.  Wednesday evening whilst sleigh riding with her husband, Geo. Underwood, she met with an accident, suffering internal injuries which resulted in premature child-birth.  This was complicated with an abdominal tumor and after suffering for many hours she died of exhaustion and shock.  Drs. Perry, Rogers and Dodge were in attendance.  The funeral will probably be held Sunday.

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Dakota County Tribune of Apr.7, 1899                                        OBITUARY
                                                                                  Peter Augstman of Castle Rock
    DIED – At his home in Castle Rock Sunday, April 2, 1899, of Bright’s disease, Peter Augstman, aged seventy-seven years.
    He had been in a very feeble physical state for the past two years, but was around as usual on Saturday, passing calmly away in a slumber at 3 a.m.
    The funeral services were held at the German church Tuesday at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. D.D. Day.
    Mr. Augstman was born at Baden, Germany, Feb. 28, 1822.  At the age of twenty he worked his way to the United States, settling at Rome, N.Y. being the only member of the family to leave his native land.  He was married January, 1851, to Miss Catherine Hyde and they came to Minnesota in 1866, settling in Shakopee, where they resided for twelve years.  From that place they moved to their home at Castle Rock, where he died.
    The deceased was a quiet, unassuming Christian; an industrious, good citizen, whose death will be sincerely mourned by neighbors and friends as well as relatives.
    A wife, six of his seven children, also twenty-five grandchildren survive him.  The children are Mrs. T.D. Strait, Minneapolis; Mrs. C. Zimmerman, Ark.; Jacob Augstman, Sauk Center; Mrs. A. Vaux, Rose Creek; Frank Augstman and Mrs. H.L. Stevens of Farmington.  All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Zimmerman.

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Dakota County Tribune of Apr. 7, 1899                         Death of J.J. Oswaldson of Christiana
    John J. Oswaldson died at the home of his son, John Oswaldson, in Christiana about half past two o’clock last Sunday morning, after four weeks’ illness, the cause of death being hearth disease.
    Mr. Oswaldson was over 74 years of age, having been born in Norway in 1824.  He came to this country in 1858, settling in Christiania, where he remained for twelve years.  In 1870 he moved to Webster, Rice County, Minnesota, where he remained for nine years, then returning to Christiana, where he resided for the balance of his life.  He was respected, industrious a citizen and his death is sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends as well as by a devoted wife and family.
    Besides his wife, seven children survive Mr. Oswaldson, namely: Albert, John and Knute Oswaldson, Mrs. Nellie Erickson and Miss Mary Oswaldson of Christiana; Mrs. Annie Liodal of Nelson, N.D.; and Mrs. Sena Hanson of Webster, Minn.
    The funeral was held last Wednesday morning; at the house at 10 o’clock and services were at Christiana church at 11 o’clock; Rev. E. Oss officiating.  Interment at Christiana cemetery.

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Dakota County Tribune of Apr. 7, 1899                               THROUGH THE DARK VALLEY
                                             Death of Mrs. Underwood, a Popular Young Lady of Farmington
    Mrs. Blanche Wilmot Underwood died at her home in this village Thursday, March 30^th, at 2 p.m., from an accident causing premature childbirth, the shock of which caused her death.
    She was born in this place Sept. 23, 1879, was married to George A. Underwood on Sept. 12, 1898, and was 19 years, 6 months, and 8 days old.
    She has always lived here with her mother, Mrs. W.D. Peters, who survives here; also a younger brother Earl C. Wilmont.
    Her bright young life was taken from her very suddenly, and coming upon the community as it did was a complete shock to everyone and it could hardly be realized that she had left us.
    From childhood up she had mingled with the people of this place.  She was educated in the public schools of this place and she was a shining light in musical and social circles, as an accomplished singer and pianist.
    None knew her but to love.  She had a smile for all, and her absence from her home and from among her many friends has left a vacancy that will never be replaced.
    She was an active member of the Y.P.S.C.E. and Presbyterian Sabbath School and choir, where her presence and voice cannot be replaced.
    Her bright face and sweet voice will never be seen or heard here again.  But we cannot help but feel that she now sings the heavenly choir and waits to grasp the hands of those who have sang with her here and that our voices will sometime be blended together with hers in the Heavenly strain, “Peace on earth, good will to men,” which has been sung ever since the angels sang it on the plains of Bethlehem.
    Life is full of uncertainties and we know not when we may be called from this life.  Let us be prepared then that we may meet our dear ones on the other shore and be with the departed ones who await our coming.
    Our heartfelt sympathy is with the bereaved ones in this their hour of sorrow.
    Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday, April 2d, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Jas. Rodgers officiating.
    Those in attendance from away were: Mr. John Fretter and daughters, Miss Fretter and Mrs. Ed Campbell of Minneapolis; Miss Josephine Mattson of Ortonville; Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Egle of St. Paul; Miss Blanch Koons of Owatonna; Mrs. J.P. Caldwell and D. Knox Caldwell of Hamline; Perry Day of Minneapolis; Miss Lou Mattson of Kenyon.
                Also on March 31, 1899:    Mrs. George B. Underwood Dead           The numerous friends of Mrs. Blanche Wilmot Underwood will be shocked to learn of her sudden death yesterday afternoon, Wednesday evening whilst sleighing riding with her husband, Geo. Underwood, she met with an accident, suffering internal injuries which resulted in premature child-birth.  This was complicated with an abdominal tumor and after suffering for many hours she died of exhaustion and shock.  Drs. Perry, Rogers and Dodge were in attendence.  The funeral will probably be held Sunday.

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 Dakota County Tribune of Apr. 21, 1899
    Mrs. Ludlum’s grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Patch died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. P. Russell of Minneapolis at the advanced age of 100 years, 10 months, and 10 days.  She and her husband were the first American couple to settle at St. Anthony in 1847.  She leaves a large family.

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Dakota County Tribune of Apr. 21, 1899
    John Hoffman, an old and well-known Sioux Indian, died at him home in Hastings last week Wednesday, aged about seventy-five years.  The cause of his death was dropsy.  He leaves a wife and two married daughters.  The funeral was held from St. Luke’s church, Hastings, on Friday.

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Dakota County Tribune of Apr. 21, 1899                             SUDDEN DEATH
           Anthony McKenna, a Well-known Citizen of Farmington, Passes Away on Wednesday Afternoon.
    The community was startled and saddened on Wednesday afternoon by the news of the sudden death of Anthony McKenna, one of our best known and highly esteemed citizens.  His death occurred at 3:30 o’clock. 
    Mr. McKenna’s death was entirely unexpected.  On Tuesday night he was ill and Dr. Dodge was called, and again early Wednesday morning the doctor visited and prescribed for him.  His aliment was fatty degeneration of the heart, and, as is always the case in that disease, there was more or less danger, but his condition was not such as to give alarm.  Mr. McKenna was around town Wednesday morning and shortly after one o’clock in the afternoon he went upstairs and laid down upon a bed.  Shortly before half-past three Mrs. McKenna discovered that her husband was extremely ill and called for John Kneeland to come up.  Mr. Kneeland saw at once that Mr. McKenna’s condition was critical and hastened for the doctor, but before he arrived he had passed away.  The direct cause of death was neuralgia of the heart. 
    Mr. McKenna was a popular, upright, good citizen.  He had a host of friends, for every acquaintance was a friend.  He was widely known and every one will hear with sorrow of his death.  As a prominent citizen remarked, on hearing of his sudden demise, “Doc. McKenna had not an enemy on the face of the earth.  He was honest and upright in his dealings and never spoke ill of another person.”
    Mr. McKenna was about 58 years of age; he was born in Providence, Rhode Island.  He came to Farmington twenty-six of twenty-seven years ago, as an employee of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R.R., being an expert bridge carpenter.  Mr. McKenna was in the saloon business for over twenty years at the one stand.  He erected the brick building on the site of one that burned in 1890.  He was popular and successful in his calling and always very strict in observance of regulations.
    Mr. McKenna was a soldier of the War of the Rebellion with an honorable record.  He served three years in the 35^th Wisconsin Vols. and carried through the remainder of his life rebel lead in his body.  He was a member of the A. O. H. at Rosemount.
    On lst June 1893 Mr. McKenna was married to Miss Mary Mollitor, daughter of late Andrew Mollitor of Rosemount, by whom he is survived, with two daughters, Frances and Jennie.  The sympathy of the entire community is with them in their bereavement.
    The funeral services were held at St. Michael’s church, Farmington, today (Friday) at 10:30 o’clock.  Interment at Rosemount cemetery.

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Dakota County Tribune of April 28, 1899
Died – At the residence of her son, Wallace Staplin, Dakota Co., Minn., Mrs. Harriett Carter, aged eighty-five years.

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Dakota County Breeze of April 28, 1899                     The Funeral of Anthony McKenna
    The funeral of Anthony McKenna last Friday morning was very largely attended.  The services at St. Michael's church at half past ten o'clock were officiated at by Rev. Quinn and Rev. Lee of this parish and Rev. McDevitt of Rosemount.
    A number of friends from Lakeville, Rosemount and other places were present.  Division No. 2 of the A.O.H., of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body.  The A.O.H. made a very handsome floral offering and a number of friends from Farmington presented a beautiful floral pillow.
    The pall-bearers were James F. Geraghty, T.E. Devitt, Patr4ick Doyle, John Cahill and Patrick Cahill of Rosemount; J.H. Sullivan and John Moran of Lakeville and D.L. Sullivan of Farmington.
    The funeral cortege left here for the new cemetery at Rosemount at about twelve o'clock.  Short services were held in the church at Rosemount before interment.
    Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. J. Kneeland, a sister of the deceased, and Miss Mattie Kneeland of Milwaukee; Mrs. Smith and daughter Miss Mary, Mrs. Michael Clancy and James Donovan of St. Paul; Mrs. J.C. Geraghty and son, P.J. Bowlin and John Kirwin of St. Paul; J.H. Hyland, D.T. Quealy, M. Hoffman and Otto Ackerman of Hastings.

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Dakota County Breeze of  May 5, 1899
    The dead body of an unknown man, aged upwards of sixty years, was found in a barn at Inver Grove last week.  A revolver was found lying by his side, and it is supposed he shot himself. 

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Dakota County Breeze of  May 5, 1899
    William A. Nixon, the father of our townsman, William Nixon, died at his home in St. Cloud last Sunday, at the age of 82 years.  The deceased was a native of England.  From 1849 to 1867 he was a St. Paul business man and has one son, Clarence P. Nixon, now residing in that city and whose business is managing the Odd Fellows property there.  Wm. Nixon went to St. Cloud on Monday evening to attend his father's funeral on Tuesday.

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Dakota County Breeze of  May 5, 1899
    Henry W. Tew, one of the old settlers of Rice County, died in Northfield last week, at the age of seventy years.  He was born in Connecticut and came to this state in 1857, settling on a farm near Northfield.  His wife died last May, but he is survived by one son, Wm. Tew of Willmar, a conductor on the Great Northern Railroad.

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Dakota County Breeze of  May 5, 1899                                      An Old Settler Dead.
    Rev. David C. Fix died last Friday morning at the family residence, 1818 Fourteenth Avenue South, Minneapolis, at the age of 89 years.  He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons.  The funeral was held on Sunday.
    Many of our old citizens will remember the Rev. Rix, as he lived on and owned the farm now occupied by James Cherry, southwest of Farmington, about twenty-five year ago.  He was at that time a local Methodist preacher and often conducted services in this place.  Those who knew the Rev. Fix have pleasant recollections of him and say he was a thorough christian gentleman.
    The Rev. David C. Fix was born in Winchester, Vermont, 10th April, 1810, and came to Minnesota in 1855, settling in Scott County, from there moving to near Farmington.  He moved to Minneapolis about twenty years ago.

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Dakota Cty Tribune of May. 12, 1899                                 Sudden Death of Hastings
    Hastings May 7 – N.M. Chase dropped dead in his hard this afternoon, evidently from apoplexy.  He had been in his usual good health, and his sudden passing away created a profound sensation in the community.  He was one of Hastings’ leading and most prosperous merchants, having been engaged in the boot and shoe business for the past twenty years.
    The Hastings Gazette gives the following sketch of Mr. Chase’s life:
    Mr. Chase was born at Freedom, Me., Mar. 27^th, 1832, and went to California during the gold fever in 1849, afterwards returning to his native state.  He was married to Miss Elmyra Newcomb, at Carmel, Me., Dec. 9^th, 1856.  She died at Afton, Minn., Sept. 29^th, 1874, leaving two sons and one dauther, Charles L., now of Stillwater, Arthur W., of this city, and Mary E., the latter being drowned at Hastings, May 2, 1878.  He was married a second time to Miss Sarah J. Carnathan, of Ogdensburg, N.Y., May 2, 1876, who survives him.  Located at Wilton, Minn, in 1857, where he conducted an Indian trading post, selling general merchandise, buying furs, etc., in 1859 removed to Afton.  Enlisted at Ft. Snelling in Company C., Seventh Minnesota Regiment, Aug. 10^th, 1862, which was sent west to quiet the Indian disturbance, spending the winter in Mankato.  Was one of the five soldiers in charge of the hanging of forty Indians at the place.  In the summer of 1863 the regiment went south, and May 12^th, 1864, he was promoted to second lieutenant in Company D. Sixty-eighth United States (colored) Infantry afterwards to first lieutenant, and assigned to duty as regimental quartermaster.  He was discharged with the regiment at Camp Paripet, La., Feb. 5^th, 1866, returning to Afton, where he engaged in the boot and shoe business.  In 1876 removed to this city, and was the senior member of the Chase Shoe Company.  Mr. Chase was president of the Dakota County Building Association, a member of the Board of Trade, of Dakota Lodge No. 7, and the Peller Post No. 89.  In his death the city of Hastings mourns the loss of an other of its most valued citizens.  Quiet and unostentatious, yet fearless, true and sincere, he will always be remembered with esteem by those who respect the right.  As a soldier and as a citizen his every deed was actuated by the principle “duty all the time,” which he fully performed.  The Great Gleaner has gathered another sheaf fully ripe for the harvest.

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Dakota Cty Tribune of May 12, 1899
    Mrs. Stephen Newell died at her home in Hastings last Thursday, after a protracted illness with consumption.  Mrs. Newell was born in Ireland in 1839, coming to this country with her parents in 1847, locating in Illinois and in 1856 at Burnsville, this state.  She was married to Stephen Newell in 1858 and they removed to Hastings in 1864.  She is survived by her husband, two daughters, and four sons, and also by two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Patrick Hynes of Rosemount.

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Hastings Gazette of June 10, 1899                                                           Obituary
    Mr. Michael Keyes died at his home, on west Eight Street, Thursday evening, at eight o'clock, after a brief illness, aged about seventy years.  He had an operation performed last Tuesday, a tumor being removed from the axilla, which was followed by uraemia and pneumonia, resulting in his death.  Mr. Keyes was a native of Ireland, being born in County Gallway.  He leaves a wife, two sons, John and Michael, and one daughter, Mrs. Michael Graus.  The deceased was one of Hastings' earliest citizens, and his sudden pasing away is greatly mourned by a large circle of friends.  The funeral will be held from the Church of the Guardian Angels tomorrow, at two p.m., the Rev. J.A. Fitzgerald officiating.  Interment in the new cemetery.

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Hastings Gazette of June 10, 1899
    J.T. Johnson attended the funeral of his mother, at Prairie Farm, Wis., last week. Deceased was fifty-nine years of age, and a former well known resident of Stillwater.

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Dakota County Tribune of June 23, 1899
    Frances Gores of Wadena died 16^th June.  He was born in Prussia in 1826, came to America in 1865, located in Hastings in 1856, and took up re4sidence at Hampton in 1858, where he engaged in farming.  Mr. Gores was town clerk at Hampton for about seven years, and when New Trier was incorporated he was appointed postmaster, and held the position eight years.  He was also engaged in the general merchandise business in that town.  He was married in New Trier to Miss Margaret Wolf, who with two sons and three daughters, Nicholas P., of New Trier; Frank E. of Wadena; Mrs. N.B. Gergen, of Hastings; Mrs. J.V. Yanz of Staples; and Miss Rosa , the latter attending the Notre Dame convent at Milwaukee, survive him.  Mr. Gores removed from New Trier to Wadena in 1886, where he engaged in the merchandise business.

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Hastings Gazette of July 29, 1899                                                   Obituary
    Mrs. Christian Niesen, of Vermillion, died Thursday morning, from cancer, after a protracted illness, aged about thirty-seven years.  She leaves a husband and nine children, besides a large circle of friends to mourn her departure.  The funeral will be held from St. John's Church, in that town, today, at nine a.m., the Rev. Boniface Moll officiating.

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Hastings Gazette of July 29, 1899
Mrs. J.V. Perkins, of Denmark, died suddenly Thursday morning, her death being due to child birth, twin girls having been born.  Mrs. Perkins was one of Washington County's most prominent and esteemed ladies.  The grief-stricken husband has the sympathy of a large circle of acquaintances in this city and vicinity in his sad bereavement.  The funeral will take place from the church at Basswood Grove on Sunday, at eleven a.m.

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Hastings Gazette of July 29, 1899                                      The Cottage Grove Tragedy
    This community was greatly shocked on receiving the announcement that LeRoy E. Furber, oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. W.W. Furber, had committed suicide by taking poison.  His body was found in the barn shortly afterwards by his father, who had gone in search of him.  No cause is known for the rash act, but it is generally thought that his mind was slightly unbalanced owing to a severe attack of typhoid fever experienced last fall while attending Carlton College at Northfield.  He has acted rather strangely of late, and at one time it was thought he tried to take his life with chloroform.  He was sixteen years of age, an exceptionally bright and promising boy, and a favorite with the entire community.  His parents are both prostrate over the terrible shock, as he was the household favorite.  This family has always been a very unfortunate one, two brothers of Mrs. Furber having been killed a number of years ago, and her mother, Mrs. M. Ladd, it will be remembered, was burned to death at the Furber home some years ago by the explosion of a lamp.
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A son of Dr. and Mrs. W.W. Furber, of Cottage Grove, committed suicide Sunday afternoon by taking chloroform.  He had been ill, for some time past, and the rash deed is undoubtedly due to his mind having been somewhat unbalanced.  His age was eighteen years.
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Mrs. John McChesney and Frank McChesney, Mrs. Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson, of Northfield, Mrs. McCheskey, Jay McChesney, Mrs. Pettit, Mrs. George Furber, Augier Furber, George Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Record, of Minneapolis, Chade Camp, of Morris, Mrs. B. Haskell, Mr. and Mrs. George Ladd, of St. Paul, were in attendence at the funeral of LeRoy Ellsworth Furber Tuesday afternoon.

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Hastings Gazette of July 29, 1899
    The body of Willie Karpen was found by a raft boat crew at Dudley's Island, a mile below Prescott, Monday evening.  Charles Rittman, of Prescott, came up Tuesday morning and notified the authorities, Coroner Nicholas Gillen and Chief Otte going down and viewing the remains, the coroner deeming an inquest unnecessary.  The remains were brought to Mertz and Son's undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.  The deceased was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilarius Karpen, aged seven years.  He was drowned on Thursday evening, as first reported, while fishing at the protection pier of the railway drawbridge.  The grief-stricken parents have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock, from the Church of the Guardian Angels, the Rev. J.A. Fitzgerald officiating.  Interment in St. Boniface Cemetery.

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Hasting Gazette of Aug. 12th, 1899                                       A Fatal Case of Sun Stoke
    A young man from St. Paul went to work with the threshing crew of Mahaney Bros., of Empire, Thursday afternoon, and after pitching bundles four hours complained of feeling quite ill.  He was removed to an outbuilding and a Rosemount physician summoned, but before the latter arrived he was dead, presumably from the intense heat.  Coroner Nicholas Gillen, of this city, was notified, and the remains brought in to Mertz & Son's undertaking rooms to await the arrival of relatives when it will be determined whether an inquest will be held or not.  His name was Nicolas Sons, aged 37 years.  The interment will be in St. Boniface Cemetery.  His sister, Miss Mary Sons, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Peters, and Miss Anna Peters came down from St. Paul yesterday afternoon.

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Hastings Gazette of Aug 12, 1899
    Frank Sheets, a well known inmate of the poor house of Farmington, died on Friday, aged about seventy-three years.  

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Hastings Gazette of Aug 12, 1899
    The remains of an infant child of Frank Ruhr arrived here on Thursday from St. Cloud, for interment at the cemetery at Miesville.

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Hastings Gazette of Aug 12, 1899                                                     Obituary
    Mrs. Ann Phalen, widow of the late Michael D. Phalen, formerly of Marshan, died Monday morning at St. Mary's Hospital, Minneapolis, form dropsy, after an illness of three weeks, aged fifty-five years.  During the past year she has resided at Red Lake Falls.  She was a daughter of Edward Doyle, of Marshanm, and leaves two sons and two daughters.  The funeral was held from the Church of the Guardian Angels on Tuesday, at nine a.m., the Rev. J.A. Fitzgerald officiating.  Interment at Bellewood Cemetery.

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Hastings Gazette of Aug 12, 1899
    Mr. Curtis M. Churchill died in St. Paul on Monday of blood poison, after a brief illness.  He was born in Sandy Hill, N.Y., May 3rd, 1815, and was a contractor and builder by profession.  Came to Hastings in 1863, engaging in the mercantile business on Second Street, and removed to St. Paul in 1871, where he resumed his previous occupation.  He was married to Miss Mary L. Bunnell, of Hannibal, N.Y., a sister of Mrs. W.B. Reed, May 15th, 1848, and leaves a widow and four children, Warner L., of New York, Mrs. Louise C. Harris, of St. Paul, Mrs. O.B. Closser, of LaPorte, Ind., and Dr. Evelyn C. Kollock, of Peabody, Kan.  Frederick W., another son, was drowned with C.A. Reed in the Mississippi at this place in 1870.  Mr. Churchill was a member of the Dayton Avenue Church and Summit Lodge No 163, A.F. and A.M., and highly respected by all his friends and neighbors.  He was well and favorably known to the old residents of this city and vicinity.  The funeral was held from the train on Wednesday, at 3:51 p.m. with interment in Lakeside.
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Mrs. O.B. Closser, of LaPorte, Ind., Mrs. E.C. Kollock, of Peabody, Kan., and Mrs. L.C. Harris, Mrs. W.L. Churchill, and R.A. Ware, of St. Paul, were in attendance at the funeral of Mr. C.M. Churchill on Wednesday.
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Dakota County Tribune of Sept. 1, 1899
    Mr. and Mrs. Bert VanGilder lost their three year old son Elmer last Friday, from summer complaint, complicated with meningitis.  The child was sick only a few hours.
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Dakota County Tribune of Sept. 1, 1899
L.O. Field, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Charity Doolittle, Sunnyside, Washington, on the 21^st of August.  The deceased was well-known here.

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Dakota County Tribune of Sept. 1, 1899
Harvey Cogswell died at his home in Hastings on Sunday, at the advanced age of seventy-nine years.  He was an early resident of that city and was engaged in the harness business for many years.
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Dakota County Tribune of Sept. 1, 1899
    Mr. and Mrs. August Elsner of Farmington were afflicted by the death of their infant son, Jacob Joseph Elsner, who died last Saturday, at the age of thirteen months.  The cause of death was summer complaint.  The funeral was held on Monday, the remains being taken to New Trier for interment.
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Dakota County Tribune of Sept. 1, 1899
    Winnie V. Tussey died at Clinton, Iowa, on the 23^rd of Auguest and the remains were brought to Farmington for burial, the funeral services being held in the M.E. Church at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, the 26^th August.  Interment  at Castle Rock cemetery.  The funeral was largely attended.
    Miss Winnie V. Tussey was born near Griggsville, Pike county, Ill., Oct. 11, 1876.  Her parents moved to Meeker Co., Minnesota when she was two years old.  At the age of eleven years she lost her father.  Her mother moved to St. Paul to educate her two little children, I. Delbert and sister.
    Miss Winnie spent four and one half years in the Franklin school from which she graduated with all honors.  She then entered the St. Paul Business College and graduated from it, holding diplomas from the Commercial, Stenographic and typewriting branches.  She took her first and only position as stenographer and typewriter in January, 1893, with the West Publishing Co. at St. Paul, where she worked for six years, being compelled to leave her work last February on account of sickness.
    She joined the First Baptist Church in 1893, and was one of the leaders of the young people in the church and was a teacher in the Mission Sunday school.
    Miss Tussey was the oldest granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Best of Farmington; the daughter of Mrs. J.C. Blodgett of Clinton, Iowa, nee Mary A. Best.
    Whereever she resided Miss Tussey made many friends by her kind and loving ways and upright character.
    The funeral at Clinton, Iowa, was very largely attended, N.B. Baker Relief Corp attending in a body, over a hundred strong.
    Miss Tussey was 22 years, 10 months, and 22 days of age, consumption being the cause of death.
    She is survived by her mother and brother I. Delbert Tussey, stenographer.
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Dakota County Tribune of Sept. 15, 1899
    Mr. William Korfbage died at his home Sunday at 11:30 a.m.  He born Sept. 16, 1834, in Boerwing Hausen Westtalen, Greiss Lubeke, Prussia, and at the time of his death was 65 years old.  At an early age he immigrated to this country with his parents and had been a resident of Inver Grove for a number of years.  He was highly esteemed by his many friends.  He was a consistent member of the M.E. Church.  The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church on the west side, by Rev. W.F. Fritze,.  He leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs. G. Batruska and Mrs. A. Batruska, and three sons, August, Hubard and Albert, who mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father.  The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to them.
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Dakota County Tribune of Oct. 20, 1899
    Mary, beloved wife of Patrick Kelly, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. C.C. McCarthy, of this village, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3 p.m. of anurasem, caused by malaria fever.  Mrs. Kelly was about 40 years of age and was formerly a resident of this place.  Mr. Kelly was section foreman here for many years.  From here they moved to Harve, Mont., where he followed the railroad business for a few years.  From there, they moved to Altheirmer, Ark., where Mrs. Kelly lost her health.  Some six weeks ago, Mr. Kelly brought his wife and family to Minnesota, expecting she would improve in health and receive medical treatment.  Mr. Kelly returned to Altheirmer to settle up his business and was about to make Minnesota his home, but before he had matters fixed up he received a message announcing the death of his wife.  He arrived here Tuesday morning, just in time for the funeral, which was held from St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. H. McDevitt officiating.  After a lengthy and touching sermon the remains were followed to the cemetery by a large procession of sorrowing friends and relatives.  The deceased was born in Dakota County and was a daughter of John Grady of Marshen.  She was a devoted wife and a kind mother, whose loss will be keenly felt.  Her untimely death is mourned by a large circle of friends who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, four small children, three sisters, Mrs. C.C. McCarthy of this place, Mrs. Patrick Murnane and Mrs. Wm. Walsh of St. Paul; two brothers, Thomas Grady of Butte City, Montana and Patrick Grady of Mexico.  All have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad affliction.

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Dakota County Tribune of Oct. 20, 1899
    By the death of Augustus Owens we are once more reminded of the merciless demands of death upon human nature and furnished with another proof of the certainty of death: For death will call on high and low; Prince and peasant, both must go; rich and poor alike must die; Life is something wealth can't buy.
    Mr. Owens was a young man, born and raised in the town of Lakeville.  He died Oct. 9, 1899, and was buried in St. John's cemetery, Burnsville.  Fathers Lee and Quinn of Lakeville conducted the funeral service.  He leaves two brothers, three sisters, a wife and three children to mourn his untimely death.

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Dakota County Tribune of Oct. 6, 1899                                           DR. E.D. ABELL
                                                                  This Old and Highly Respected Resident of Farmington Passed Away.
Monday morning at about five o'clock Dr. E.D. Abell of this place died at the advanced age of over 82 years, the immediate cause of death being a complication of kidney troubles.  The news of his death caused profound sorrow.
    Dr. Abell was the oldest, physician residing is Farmington, he was a man of high and sterling character, very highly respected and esteemed.  He was distinguished in his profession and had the respect of the guild; he was a great student and an incveterate seeker after knowledge.
    By his upright life, courteous and kindly ways Dr. Abell won the esteem and friendship of all he came in contact with during his residence of twenty-three years in Farmington.  He did not practice medicine actively after making his hin  the Westr, as he came here for the benefit of his health, which was broken by over-work in his earlier home, where he was successful, having a very large business.  The doctor simply looked after his property interests, for he was a man of some means, and led a restful home life.
    Erasmus Darwin Abell was the son of Truman and Sarah (Lane) Abell, and was born January 26, 1817, in Lempeter, N.H.  He was named for Erasmus Darwin, a celebrated English medical writer and grandfather of Charles Robert Darwin, the naturalist.
    Dr. Abell was educated in the public schools and private academies, with Latin and Greek under private tutors; commenced the study of medicine in 1834, at Lempster, N.H., under the preceptorship of his father, Dr. Truman Abell, a noted astronomer and botanist, who was for half a century the author of Abell's New England Farmers' Almanac, and Dr. Robert Lane, his maternal uncle; attended lectures at Vermont Medical College, Woodstock, and at Dartmouth Medical College, and was graduated from the latter institution in 1838; was also in attendance at the New York hospitals and lecture rooms in 1853.,
    Dr. Abell practiced medicine to Sutton, N.H. 1839-40; at Lempster, N.H. 1841; Rindge N.H. 1841-'52; Chicopee, Mass., 1852-'76; and was a resident of Farmington, Minn. since the latter date.
    Dr. Abell was superintendent of schools, Lempster,  N.H., two years, and at Rindge eleven years; was postmaster at Rindge, 1848-'52; was surgeon of the Twelfth Regiment, New Hampshire Militia, 1841-'45, and of the Twenty-seventh Regiment 1839-'40; was health officer of Farmington 1884-'90; was medical correspondent for the state board of health for Chicopee, Mass. 1871; and has been medical examiner for several life insurance companies.  He was a member of the Minnesota State Medical Society.
    In early life Dr. Abell became a member of the Unitarian church at Chicopee, Mass., and he remained steadfast in his faith.
    In 1845 Dr. Abell was married to Miss Auna L.P. Whittier, a sister of Mr. Albert Whittier and Mrs. Mary P. Kelly of this place.  They had no children.  His wife survives him.
    The sympathy of the entire community is given to his aged wife in her great sorrow.
    The funeral took place on Thursday morning at eleven o'clock, services being held at the late home of the deceased on Main Street.  The Rev. L.D. Bovnton, of the Unitarian church, Minneapolis, conducted the services.  The pall-bearers were T.C. Daviws, E.Z. Needham, A.L. Needham, Wm. Harrington, Henry Kroft and K. Record.  The funeral was largely attended.

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Dakota County Tribune of Oct. 6, 1899                              Death of An Old Resident
    Mrs. Hannah White, died at her home on Third Street, next to that of her daughter, Mrs. Cable, at 11:15 o'clock on Tuesday night, the cause of her death being spinal trouble.  She had been ill for some time past.
    Mrs. White was one of the oldest residents of Farmington, having come here in the spring of 1866 with her husband, John White.  Since then she lived in Farmington village or vicinity continously.  She had an active, busy life, and had a large number of friends and acquaintances, especially among the older people.  Mrs. White was a good wife and devoted mother, and raised a family of six children to respected man and womanhood.  In early life she became a member of the Baptist church, but later transferred her alliance to the United Brethen church and remained a member to the end of her life.
    Mrs. White's maiden name was Hannah Jackson and she was born at Port Jervis, New Jersey, the 10th of November 1815.  When only six months old her parents removed to Cheming County, N.Y., and she lived there until she came here with her husband.  She was married the 10th of Nov. 1834, to John White, who died her in 1875.  She is survived by four daughters and two sons, viz: John White and Mrs. Esther Kent of Mt. Pleasant, Mich, Mrs. George S. Cable of Farmington; Mrs. Hannah Drew of Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Harrie Shaffer of Everly, Iowa; and Delos P. White of Browerville, Minn.  She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Mercy White, of Big Flats, N.Y.
    The funeral services were held at the house on Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, the Rev. Rodgers conducting the services.  Interment at Corinthian cemetery, Farmington.  There was a large attendance.
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Dakota County Tribune of Friday Sept. 29, 1899
    Mrs. J. Hoberg, died Thursday evening, Sept. 21, after an illness of five days and was buried Monday at the Synodical church cemetery. Rev. A. Quamman conducted the funeral ceremony.

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Dakota County Tribune of Friday Sept. 29, 1899                            
    Death has once more stretched his clamy hand over our little town and taken for his own little Alma Warweg, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Warweg, at the tender age of ten years, on Tuesday, Sept. 19th at 11:15 a.m.
    She was taken ill on Thursday, Sept. 14, and gradually grew worse until Tuesday, when the very slightest hopes were entertained that she might recover.  She was loved and cared for and with the skilled patience of Dr. Memminger and Dr. Rodgers all was done for her that possible.  She was conscious to the very last and bore her pain uncomplainingly.
    Darling Alma was very patient all through her great trial and bore every little cross.  She was of a lovable and happy disposition that made her the pet of the household.  She was always wanting to be useful to papa and mamma, helping them so cheerfully in a time of need.
    Not only was she a great favorite at home, but everywhere she went.  Every one who knew her loved her for her warm heartedness and for her simple modest manners.  She had friends among the young and old, rich and poor, and a new acquaintance meant a new friend.
    Her little playmates are heartbroken and all say they loved Alma.  No group of little friends was complete without the child's happy face.  The sad intelligence of her down spirit over-shadows them with the rest of us, and it does seem hard to give dear Alma up.
    She will be much missed in her accustomed place in the schoolroom by her teacher and class-mates, but most of all by her dear father and mother and the surviving family, to whom are extended the most sincere and heartfelt condolences of their wide circle of friends is their bereavement.  The remains of the loved one were laid to rest it the Farmington cemetery; Thursday, Sept. 21.

Dakota County Tribune of Friday Sept. 29, 1899
Died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1899, Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Sullivan, aged 8 months.  The funeral took place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, interment being in the Catholic cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. (Lakeville)

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Dakota County Breeze of Friday, May 13, 1904                                        Suicide in Eagan
    The body of Frank Braun, who formerly lived west of Wescott Station, was discovered hanging to the limb of a tree near a small lake in district 33, Eagan, on Monday, where it is supposed to have been about two weeks. He had  removed his shoes before adjusting the noose, made of strips from his overalls. The sum of $39 in cash was found upon his person. No cause is assigned for the rash act. He was sixty years of age, and had been working around in that part of the county for several years. He leaves two sons and two daughters. Carl, one of the boys, had the body removed to Kramer’s undertaking rooms, Hastings, the interment being in Lakeside Wednesday. The remains were badly decomposed and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. –Hastings Daily.

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Dakota County Breeze of Friday, May 13, 1904
    There are times and this is one of them when death comes in its saddest form. Josephine, beloved daughter of Mrs. Zannmiller died at her home Wednesday night at ten o’clock of hemorrhage of the lungs. She told her mother in the evening to make her bed well for she was to have a good night and she did. About 9 o’clock she went to bed and at ten she passed away. The last words she said were "Oh Mother stop the blood" and without any pain peacefully died in her mother’s arms. The deceased was 22 years of age and was born in Germany in 1881. She had been failing for about a year and had a large number of friends who dearly loved her. She was brought to St. Paul Thursday evening and was buried amid banks of flowers in a white coffin, with white horses and hearse, from St. Bernards church at ten o’clock Saturday morning. Interment at Calvary. She leaves a mother, two sisters, five brothers, and a large circle of friends who sadly mourn her death.
_____Mrs. Thos O'Hara attended the funeral of Miss Josephine Zannmiller in St Paul last Saturday.

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Hasting Gazette of June 14, 1906,   
    Mrs. James Corrigan a former resident of Inver Grove, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Cunningham, St. Paul on Thursday of last week, aged sixty-four years.  She was the widow of James Corrigan, a late well known settler of Inver Grove, who died some years ago.  Mrs. Corrigan remained at the old home until a few days before her death when she went to reside with her daughter in St. Paul.  The funeral was held on the 6th, inst., at ten o'clock from St. Patrick's church at the former place, interment in the church cemetery by the side of her husband.

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Hasting Gazette of June 14, 1906
    Mr. Fred P. Lansberger, of Hampton, died on last Friday, at his home in the above place after a lingering illness.  He was a son of Mrs. Agatha Landsberger and was a man greatly esteemed   in the community in which   he lived, where he was widely known.   The news of his death was received with feelings of keen regret.  He is survived by a wife and two children.  Mrs. N.F. Schwartz, of this city, is a sister.  The funeral was held from St. Mary’s Church, New Trier, on Monday at half past ten, Rev. William Deusterman officiating.

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Hasting Gazette of June 14, 1906
   A communication at Inver Grove was received from Ironwood Mich., last Thursday, announcing the death of Mrs. Esther McNellis, who died at her home in the latter place, May 30^th at the advanced age of seventy-six years.  Mr. McNellis died some years ago but she remained at the old home until two years ago, when she removed to Ironwood.  The remains were forwarded to Inver Grove on the 2^nd last, for interment by the side of her husband. 

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906                                                    Obituary
    Mrs. Sarah Chase died rather suddenly at her residence on east Fifth Street, last Sunday.  In the morning of that day she became ill, and about two p.m. died from hemorrhage of the brain.  Her death caused universal sorrow in the community, where she had lived so long.  Miss Sarah Carnathan was born in Waddington, N.Y., June 10th, 1833, and married to Mr. N.M. Chase at Ogdensburg, N.Y. in 1877.   They came west and located in Afton, where Mr. Chase previously lived.  The following year they removed to Hastings.  Mr. Chase died May 7th, 1899.  Mrs. Chase has always made Hastings her home, excepting the past two years, when she visited in California and Georgia, returning from the latter place in the early spring.  Mrs. Chase was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Ladies' Working Band, a woman of culture, of amiable disposition and beloved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed by her neighbors and friends, who extend sympathy to the family relatives.  She leaves two sons, Charles L., of Minneapolis, and Arthur W., of Moultrie, Ga., also a brother, William Carnathan, of Grand Forks, N.D.  The funeral was held from the house on Tuesday, at four p.m. Rev. R.L. Lewis officiating.  Interment in Lakeside, by the side of her husband.
    Among those in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Chase Tuesday were Mrs. A.G. Schuttinger, of Stillwater, Mrs. H.F. Connor and Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Chase and daughter, of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. William Carnathan, of Grand Forks, and Mrs. Sarah Martin, of Red Wing.

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906
    Nicholas Baumhofer, of St. Paul, a carpenter, who had been employed lately at Swift & Co.'s, South St. Paul, was run over and killed by a Great Western train at Spring Park Monday morning.  He was a widower, and aged forty-seven years.  Coroner F.W. Kramer was summoned but held no inquest. 

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906
    Mrs. Joseph Edwards (colored), and old and well known resident of Lakeville, died on Wednesday, aged about sixty years, after a protracted illness.  She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters.  The funeral was held Thursday.

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906
    Mr. Michael B. Molin, of Rich Valley, died from cancer on Thursday, after a protracted illness, aged fifty-one years.  He had been a resident of that town for the past four years, and followed the vocation of a farmer.  He leaves a wife and family.  The interment will be in Minneapolis today.

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906
    Mrs. Fred Hanson died at Ashby, Minn., on the 5th inst., from peritonitis, aged thrity-two years, leaving a husband and an infant daughter two weeks old.  Her maiden name was Miss Lottie Ossman, a daughter of Mr. Henry Ossman, formerly of Welch, and her many friends in this vicinity will regret to learn of her death.

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906
    Mrs. Charles Dolling received a telegram yesterday announcing the death of her uncle, Mr. Peter Noesen, at Crookston, on Thursday, from paralysis, aged about seventy years.  He leaves a wife and family

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Hastings Gazette of June 16, 1906
    The Rev. and Mrs. M.R. Paradis, of Waverly, were called to Winnipeg last week by the death of her father, Mr. Stronach, who was for years an officer of the Canadian Pacific Road, and had many pleasant sequaintances formed during their residence in this city.

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Hastings Gazette of June 23, 1906
    Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Walker and daughter and Mrs. W. J. Murphy, of St. Paul, and Mrs. Christian Young and sons, of West St. Paul, were in attendance at the funeral of Miss Walberga Zusan Thursday.
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     Miss Walburga Zusan, of this city, died Tuesday forenoon from typhoid fever, after a three weeks illness.  She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zusan, born in Hastings, Mar 26th, 1879, and an estimable young lady, having a large circle of friends, who will regret to learn of her early death and extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.  The funeral was held from the Church of the Guardian Angels on Thursday, at ten a.m. the Rev. P.R. Cunningham officiating.  Interment in the church cemetery.

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Hastings Gazette of June 23, 1906                                                              Obituary
    The many friends of Mrs. T.S. Kennedy, of South St. Paul, will regret to learn of her death, which occurred at the home of her sister, Mrs. J.J. Grisim, in this city, Thursday morning, after a protracted illness.  Her maiden name was Miss Agnes S. Muckle, born in County Down, Ireland, Mar. 21st, 1872.  She emigrated to America, accompanied by her mother, in 1891, and located in South St. Paul, at which place she was married to Mr. T.S. Kennedy on Nov. 10th, 1898.  Mrs. Kennedy was a popular young woman, and for her many christian and lovable qualities was held in great endearment by all who knew her.  The deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to the bereaved relatives.  Mrs. Kennedy is survived by a husband, six sisters, and one brother, Mrs. Samuel Burch, of West St. Paul, Mrs. Robert Robinson, of South Park, Mrs. Samuel Muckle and Mrs. T.J. Kennedy, of Oelwein, IN, Mrs. Ernest Woodhouse, of St. Paul, Mrs. J. J. Grisim, of Hastings, and John Muckle, of South St. Paul.  The remains were forwarded to her home in South St. Paul yesterday, on the 10:40 a.m. train and the funeral held from the Presbyterian Church tomorrow, at two p.m. the Rev. Mr. Pease officiating.  Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
______________Mrs. Samuel Burch, of West St. Paul, Mrs. Clyde Weber and Miss Belle Kennedy, of South St. Paul, and Miss Nettie Thomkins, of Minneapolis, were here Thursday owing to the death of Mrs. T.S. Kennedy

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Hastings Gazette of June 23, 1906
    Mr. William Clark, an old and prominent Washington County farmer, died quite suddenly at his home in Denmark Tuesday morning, the cause being evidently due to heart trouble.  He was a veteran of both the Indian and Civil wars, and aged about seventy years.  He leaves a wife, one daughter, and three sons, Lydia, Henry, Albert, and James.  His many friends in this city and vicinity extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.  The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church, Basswood Grove, on Thursday, at half past two p.m. the Rev. J.W. Barker officiating.  The pall bearers were from Peller Post No. 89 of which organization the deceased was a member.

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Hastings Democrat of June 28, 1906
    Miss Susan McGowan, aged about thirty five years died at 9 o'clock this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Cook, in the town of Denmark, from heart trouble.  She was a young women of excellent qualities of heart and mind and was greatly beloved by all who knew her, and her friends and relativbes alike were grieved to learn of her death.  Besides her mother she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Schowalter of Keillog, and Mrs. John Clark of Denmark, and four brothers, James, of Graceville, Joseph of Aberdeen, S.D. and Daniel and William of Denmark.  No arrangements have as yet been made for th funeral.

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Hastings Democrat of June 28, 1906
    Mr. Olof Olson, of Nininger, died on Friday, the 22nd inst., after a protracted illness, at the age of about sixty-five years.  He was highly regarded among a large circle of friends and acquaintances, among whom he had lived for a number of years.  He was born at Jentland, Sweden, and was also married there to Miss Britta Olson, who still survives him.  He was a member of the Swedish Brother's Aid Society of this city, under whose auspices the funeral was held from the house on Sunday morning at half past ten, Rev. A.S. Fransen, of Minneapolis, officiating.,  The interment was in Lakeside.

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Hastings Democrat of June 28, 1906
    Mrs. Marie Borgstrom died on last Friday afternoon, at her residence on west Seventh Street, from a complication of diseases at the advanced age of eighty four years.  Her maiden name was Miss Marie Johnson, born in Vermland, Sweden and was married there to Mr. Peter Borgstrom, he dying there some years afterwards.  Mrs. Borgstrom came to America in 1881, and after coming west she located in Red Wing, then St. Paul, and afterwards this city, where she has lived during the past three years.  Besides a large circle of friends, she is survived by three sons and three daughters, John P., of Hager, Wisc., Magnus, of Pine Island, Johnannes, of Cheney, Wash., Mrs. Christine Nordstrom, of St. Paul, and Misses Carrie and Mary Borgstrom, of Hastings.  The funeral was held on Sunday from the Swedish Mission church, at three p.m., Rev. A. S. Fr4ansen, of Minneapolis officiating.  The interment was at Lakeside.

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Hastings Gazette of July 5, 1906
    Mr. Charles Gilby died on Saturday last, at home on west Fifth Street, after an illness of long duration.  He was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Oct. 8th, and immigrated at an early age with his parents to America, when they took up residence at Toronto, Can.  In 1874 they removed west locating at Minneapolis and three years later they removed to this city.  In 1881 he was married to Miss Lena Jensen, and they have since made Hastings their home.,  Mr. Gilby has always been an upright honorable citizen, who was highly regarded by all who knew him, and his friends were grieved to learn of his death.  His occupation was that of blacksmith, until failing health necessitated him to retire.  He was a prominent member of Dakota Lodge, No. 7, A.F. and A.M., and of Hastings Lodge, No. 48, A.O.U.W.  He is survived by a wife and two sons, Charles F., and William R., also three brothers and one sister, Robert H. of Staples, William of Port Arthur, Ont., Frank of Grand Forks, and Mrs. Simonton of Youngstown, O., to all of whom the sympathy of friends is extended.  The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at half past two under masonic auspices, Rev. R.L. Lewis officiating.  The interment was in Lakeside.

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Hastings Gazette of July 5, 1906
    Miss Katherine Schaal, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Schaal of the Exchange Hotel, died at five o'clock this morning from heart failure after an illness of some month's duration.  She was born in Hampton, Ia., Jan. 18th 1894, but removed with her parents to this city some time ago, and was a pupil in St. Boniface School where she was a great favorite with both her companions and teachers.  She was possessed of a bright and sunny disposition that made all who knew her, love her, and through all her illness was patient little sufferer.  Besides her parents, she leaves one sister, Mary, and two brothers, John and Peter to mourn her loss.,  The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Boniface church, Rev. Conrad Glatzmeier officiating.  Interment in the church cemetery.

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Hastings Gazette of July 5, 1906
    Eleanor T., daughter of Mr. Charles McCarthy, died on last Friday, after a short illness, at the home of her grand mother, Mrs. Denis McNamara, of St. Paul, a former resident of Marshan.  She was a young lady of loveable traits of character, which won for her many warm hearted friends, who unite with her bereaved ones in mourning her loss.  The remains were forwarded to this city for interment on Sunday afternoon, the funeral being held from the Church of the Guardian Angels at four o'clock, Rev. P.R. Cunningham officiating.  Interment in the church cemetery.

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Hastings Gazette of July 5, 1906
    Mrs. M.H. Day, of St. Paul died at her home in the above place, on Thursday last, after an illness covering a period of long duration.  She formerly resided at Hampton and was an aunt to Sheriff J.J. Grism of this city.  She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends who were grieved to learn of her death.  The funeral was held from Westminister church in the former place on Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

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