Mrs. Jean Eleanor Danforth of Taber, beloved wife of the late Mr. Leonard Danforth, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2004 at the age of 100 years.

Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, July 22, 1904, Jean and her parents, Mary and William Alexander homesteaded in the southern part of Alberta in which later became known as the Kinniburgh district of Purple Springs.

Jean grew up on the family homestead and on March 29, 1929, married Leonard S. Danforth. They settled in the Kinniburgh district where they farmed for many years, part of this time maintaining a home in Lethbridge. They returned to live on the family farm in 1966, later moving into Taber where Jean and Len spent their remaining years. Jean was a life long member of the Kinniburgh Women's Institute, greatly enjoying the meetings held in many area farm homes where she could visit with friends and neighbors, something that she loved to do. Many a baby was taken home from the Taber Hospital wearing one of the numerous sweater, bonnet and booties sets that jean knitted and donated. Only failing eyesight in later years put an end to this pastime. Jean and Len enjoyed traveling and visited many places from coast to coast in Canada, the Unites States and holidays in Mexico, Hawaii and Australia.

Predeceased by her husband, Len, in 1986, Jean is survived by her daughters, Eleanor Goss of St. Albert, AB, Phyllis (Alexander) Neison of Duncan, B.C., Leona (Donald) Shepherd of Moose Jaw, Sask. And her son Leonard (Karen) of Taber, as well as 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Jean was predeceased by sons-in-laws, Gordon Reed and Chris Goss.

The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Clearview Lodge, the staff of Taber Continuing Care, and to Dr. Beckie for their kind and compassionate care over the years.

Special thank you, also, to all the staff at Continuing Care for the lovely 100th birthday part that they held for Jean on July 22. It was much enjoyed and appreciated by the family.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Ave., Taber on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be held in Knox United Church, 4929-50 Ave., Taber on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Janice McClosky officiating. Interment to follow in the Taber Memorial Gardens.

Services for Glenn L. Arbuckle, a retired Whatcom County traffic control officer, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Northwest Community Chruch in Blaine, with the Rev. Floyd Iverson officiating. Burial will be in Haney Community Cemetery. 
Information about visitation may be obtained by calling Jerns-McKinney Funeral chapel at 384-1860. 

Mr. Arbuckle, 86, of 420 H. St. Blaine, died Monday in Blaine.

He was born July 4, 1902, in Medora, N.D. He lived in Blaine, Custer and Haney. Mr. Arbuckle and his wife, Marie, moved to Blaine in 1957. 

He farmed in Haney for 22 years. He also worked for 18 years as a traffic control officer for the county's road department, retiring in 1970. 

At age 18, Mr. Arbuckle became a member of American Baptist Church in Lynden. 

In 1930 he joined the Baptist Church in Blaine, where he was a member for the rest of his life, serving as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, church bus driver and usher. 

Mr. Arbuckle was a member of the Haney Grange, Gold Star and the Teamster's Union. He also was leader of a boys' 4-H club livestock group. 

Mr. Arbuckle and his wife were the foster parents of several children for 15 years.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Patricia Marie McIntyre of Ventura, Calif., and Glenna Lee Vaskelis of South Pasadena, Calif.; a sister, Ellen Pendleton of Haney; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be to Northwest Community Church, in care of Treasurer Nina Ahlin, P.O. Box 2010, Blaine WA 98230 or to Haney Community Cemetery, in care of Lou Martin, 8860 Valley View Road, Custer, WA 98240. 

MRS. W.A. WALKER DIED AT HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT
Could Not Survive Shock of Operation,
Funeral Will be Held Tomorrow Afternoon

From Monday's Daily: Mrs. W. A. Walker, aged 60 years, died at St. Anthony's hospital last evening at 6 o'clock, death resulting from the shock incident to an operation that was performed on Mrs. Walker at the hospital Saturday morning.

Mrs. Walker had not been feeling well for several days and was taken to the hospital on Monday, the 14th inst. An operation was decided upon, which was performed Saturday. The shock of the operation proved too strong for the patient and she succumbed.

Mrs. Walker, who was of that brawny Scotch blood that scoffs at small illness, has not been exactly well for several months, but she refused to admit her ailments even to her immediate relatives. However, she failed much of late, with the inevitable result.

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The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the city hall, and the services will be conducted by Rev. Murphy of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Walker wa born in Glasgow, Scotland, 60 years ago, and moved to Canada, six years later with her parents. She was married to Mr. Walker, fourty-four years ago, in Ontario. Eleven children, all living; blessed their union, as follows; G.A. Walker, Mrs. M. Downs, C.A. Walker, Misses Edith and Ruth Walker, all of whom reside here; Mrs. Upper, of Prince Albert and Mrs. Hatton of Jamestown, N.D., who are here on a visit; Mrs. Kerwin of Pelican Rapids, who is expected to arrive here this evening; Mrs. Phil Barnhart of Linden, Wash; Mrs. E.I. Burley, of Seattle, Wash, and W.H. Walker of Billingham, Wash.

Mrs. Walker was greatly attached to her home and her family. She was exceedingly kind-hearted, and was beloved by everyone who knew her and all, irrespective of relationship referred to her "auntie." Her death came as a shock to everyone except the immediate members of her family, as, being of a nature that knew not complaint, but a few were aware of of the fact that she was really, seriously ill.

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The funeral of Mrs. W.A. Walker, who died at St. Anthony's hospital Sunday evening as the result of the shock from an operation was held at the city hall this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

There was a large attendance at the services, which were conducted by Rev.Murphy of Grand Rapids. The speaker mentioned the exemplary life of the deceased, and told of the reward promised in the Bible to those who lived a proper life.

At the conclusion of the services, the body was taken to Greenwood cemetery, where the interment took place.

Ray C. Arbuckle, 75 of Granite Falls, died July 16 at his home. 

Born Sept. 24, 1892, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, he had lived in Granite Falls since 1910. He was a retired logger. 

Mr. Arbuckle leaves one daughter, Mrs. Irene Esswine, 914 Cedar St. Marysville; a brother, Floyd Arbuckle of Vancouver, B.C.; a sister, Mrs. Molly Banting of Regina, Saskatchewan; and one grandson. 

Graveside services: Thursday, 2 p.m., American Legion Cemetery, Granite Falls; Schaefer Funeral Home in Marysville, directing. Casket open to friends at the funeral home until noon Thursday. 

ARBUCKLE, ROBERT
Wadena Pioneer Journal - Feb 1895
Contributed by Susan Edminster

Suicide of Robert Arbuckle  - Our community was greatly shocked Wednesday to hear that one of our old citizens Robert Arbuckle, had taken his own life, by swallowing a dose of strychanine.  The deceased was a widower, and had his home with is son-in-law, Wim Davidson, upon the home farm.  This had recently been sold by Mr. Davidson to the Arbuckle boys, and the Davidsons were about to remove to another place.  This removal of his daughter and family it is thought preyed upon the mind of the old gentleman, and together with his intemperate habits probably caused him to commit the rash act in a moment of mental aberation.

On Thursday, Dr. W.N. Morell, the coroner was summoned, and held an inquest, the following genleman meeting as a jury Jon. Hocking, M.J. Knisky, A. R. Wiswell, Geo. Green, Sam Dower, S. V. Boyer.  A verdict of suicide that the deceased came to his death by his own hand was rendered.

His relatives have the deep sympathy of the community in this sad bereavement.  The funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. Cory.

Interment at Wadena City Cemetery

Mrs. Matilda Minor passed quietly away Sept. 24, 1910, at the age of 95 years, at the home of her son, Alanson Minor, where she had lived over 60 years. The deceased had been a faithful member of the First Congregational church for seventy-eight years, and had for some time previous to her death been connected with the church the longest of its present members.

Mrs. Minor was born in Connecticut, Feb. 12, 1815, and at the age of three years moved with her parents, Ithuel Blake and wife, and resided for a number of years on their farm one mile south of the village. Her first home in those early pioneer days was a log house. In 1837, she married Frederic Minor, and a few years later they moved to the farm which has been the Minor homestead ever since. Her husband died 35 years previous. A few years later she lost her eyesight as the result of cataracts and during all the years of widowhood and blindness, and in later years of gradually fading faculties, both physical and mental, she had been exceptionally and lovingly cared for at the home by her son and family.

She was survived by one brother, Alanson Blake, of Eau Claire, Wis., who was about ninety years of age, and by two sisters, Mrs. Sybil Hathaway of Cannonsville, and Mrs. Wealthy Horton of Bainbridge, and by a son, Alanson Minor, and a daughter, Mrs. F. C. Pearsall, all of this place; and by eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She lost a daughter, Mrs. Amasa Hathaway, several years ago.

The deceased was a woman of strong physical constitution and strong Christian character, and was always interested and enthusiastic in the welfare and advancement of the church and all religious and uplifting influence, and ever in the family was loving and patient, and thoughtful of others and forgetful of self, and endeavoring in every way to be helpful to those around her. Her death took from the village one who has been for years a valued and highly esteemed resident. She belonged to a family line that have been active in the Congregational church. Her grandfather, Benjamin Benedict, was one of the original members of the church organized over a hundred years ago and he was later elected deacon. Her father, Ithuel Blake, was for many years deacon; and the name of Deacon Blake and his sterling qualities are kindly remembered by the older inhabitants. Her brother, Alanson Blake was also a deacon and an influential member of the church; and her son, Alanson Minor, has served in the same capacity, thus being a representative of the fourth generation since the organization of the church.

FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY FOR MRS. JOHNSON
Mother of Mrs. J.W. Wilkinson - Former Resident of Alta

The funeral of Mrs. Emma B. Johnson, who had been a resident of Cherokee county for nearly 60 years, and of Cherokee for more than 40 years, was held Tuesday afternoon from the Christian church, with the pastor, Rev. B. H. Coonranat, in charge, assisted by Rev. Frank Van Voorhis of Sheldon.

Emma Bovey Johnson was born in Lee county, Illinois, June 9, 1852, and died in Cherokee, Iowa, September 3, 1932. She was married to DeForest Johnson in Dixon, Illinois, December 24, 1873, and to years later the young couple moved to a farm in Pitcher township, Cherokee county, where they resided until 1889, when they moved to Cherokee. With the exception of a few years spent in Alta, they made their home in Cherokee until Mr. Johnson's death in April, 1920.

At the age of seventeen, Emma Bovey joined the Church of Christ and for more than sixty years was an ardent and active worker in the church of her girlhood. She was one of the charter members of the Church of Christ in Cherokee.

She was the oldest child in a family of twelve, four of whom survive her: Mrs. Margaret Garner, Miss Mary Bovey and Charles Bovey, of Cherokee, and Mrs. Preston Searle of New York City.

Five children also survive her: Mrs. Joseph Onn and Dr. Chester H. Johnson of Cherokee; mrs. H.N. Seely of Centralia, Illinois, Frank P. Johnson of Chicago, and Mrs. J. W. Wilkinson of Alta. Sixteen grandchildren and three great grand children also survive her. Howard, a son, died in infancy, and Della, a daughter, died in Cherokee at the age of sixteen.

Walter Crabtree, age 78 of 1612 E. St. Lynden, passed away Wednesday July 2 in a local hospital. A lifetime resident of Lynden, he was a retired logging operator and a member of the First Methodist Church in Lynden. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, 2 sons, Edgar and Robert both of Los Angeles, 1 daughter, Mrs. Everett Zuidmeer of Lynden; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday July 5 at 11 am in the Gillies Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Earl Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery. 

February 22, 1923- April 28, 2008
Norman Danforth passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Medical Centre on April 28, 2008, at the age of 85 years. He will be missed forever by his loving family. there will be no funeral services. Norman will be interred in the "Field of Honour" at Queen's Park Cemetery. (Calgary).

Daryl G. Davidson, a 27-year Flastaff resident, died in Page on June 30.  He was 52.  Mr. Davidson was born in Phoenix on October 6, 1943.  He had a zest for life and enjoyed flying, hunting and especially Lake Powell.  He was the owner and founder of Davidson Concrete.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, and sons Bo and Jason, all of Flagstaff; daughter Melissa Davidson and mother Connie Lightfoot, both of Phoenix; brother Vic Davidson of Flagstaff; sister LaVerna May of Madera, Calif.; aunt Ruth Miller of Phoenix; grandson Tanner Davidson of Flagstaff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services for Mr. Davidson will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Woodlands Plaza Hotel, 1175 W. Route 66.  Burial will be private.  The family request donations be made in Daryl's memory to Northland Hospice, P.O. Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ  86002.  Services are under the direction of Greer's Mountain View Mortuary.

Mr. D.E. “Dick” Davidson a former resident of Bottineau passed away at his home in Hood River, Oregon on Monday October 30, 2000 with his caring family by his side.  He was 93 years of age. 

Dick was born September 12, 1907 in Roseau, Minnesota to Robert and Pearl (Johnston) Davidson.  He grew up and attended school in Luverne, North Dakota.  On June 24, 1937 he married his wife of 63 years, Helen Bueng in Ada, Minnesota.  Early in their marriage they resided in the Seattle, Washington area before moving to Bottineau, North Dakota in 1945.  Dick began a successful business career in Bottineau owning several businesses including Davidson’s 

Hi-Lo Grocery, the Gamble Hardware store and Davidson’s Meat Processing Plant.  He and wife Helen also began raising a family while in Bottineau.  When he could get away from work he would escape to his cabin at Lake Metigoshe and spend many enjoyable hours fishing for walleye and northern pike.   The cabin also became a regular place for family and friends to gather and share the love of life that Dick had.

In 1969 he retired and moved his wife and son Bob to Hood River, Oregon to be closer to his daughter Diane and her family.  It was also the lure of new fishing and hunting opportunities that sparked his interest and the thought of milder winters was appealing.  It didn’t take long before he became a regular on the banks of the Hood River in search of a steelhead and the banks of the Columbia River where he would fish for salmon and sturgeon.  It was still difficult for him to leave the many valued friendships that he had acquired during his years in Bottineau.  Up until the end of his life he referred to Bottineau as home. 

When age dictated, he reluctantly had to give up fishing and hunting but found other pleasurable activities to occupy his time.  Dick was an avid sports fan dating back to when he was a member of the Barnes County School basketball team that won the North Dakota State Basketball Championship in 1922.  He would rarely miss a Portland Trailblazer basketball game or an Atlanta Braves baseball game on TV.  He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with family at picnics and gatherings.   He had a very strong work ethic and had to always be doing something productive.  But above all, he was a very loving and caring person who would give the shirt off his back to those in need. 

He is survived by his wife Helen Davidson, of Hood River, OR, one daughter, Diane Kleinsmith and her husband Dean, of Hood River, OR, one son Bob Davidson and his wife Beri, of Hood River, OR, 5 grandsons, Dan and Mike Kleinsmith, both of Hood River, OR, Scott Kleinsmith of The Dalles, OR, Jonathan and Nathan Davidson, both of Milwaukie, OR, and one granddaughter, Kris Peters, of Brush Prairie, WA.  He is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on November 3, 2000 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hood River, Oregon.  Concluding service and Interment was at Idlewild Cemetery in Hood River, Oregon.

Memorials in memory of Dick may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, C/O Anderson Funeral Home at 1401 Belmont Drive, Hood River, OR. 97031.

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Lucille) Anthony, 75, of Ada were Tuesday, November 1st at Grace Lutheran Church of Ada at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Nokleberg officiating.  Burial was in Ada Cemetery.  Mrs. Anthony died Saturday, October 29th, at her home in Ada.

Pallbearers were David Hedrich, Harold Mueller, Emil Simenson, Jerry Lyngby, Quetin Roesch, and William Boyer.  Mrs. Ether Olson was orgainist and Mrs. Wayne Hetland was soloist.

Lucille Davidson was born Feb 20, 1902 at Roseau, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Johnson) Davidson.

She married Joe Anthony in 1929 and he died in 1938.  She married Charles Anthony in 1939 at Browns Valley, Minn. and he survives.  Two daughters and a son survive - Mrs. Henry (Jean) Avila of San Luis Obispo, California; John of Anoka; and Mrs. Patricia Askelson, Loveland, Colorado. Three brothers and one sister also survive - Bernice Kiederowski, Fargo; Donald Davidson, Hood River, Oregon; Harold, Central Point, Oregon; and William, Eugene, Oregon.  There are 13 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, four sisters, two daughters, and a grandson.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary.

A GOOD MAN HAS GONE
William Davidson, After a Long Illness, Dies Sunday Evening

Sunday night about seven o'clock William Davidson breathed his last.  The end was not unexpected, as Mr. Davidson has been a sufferer for some months, and his family and friends were not hopeful.

Mr. Davidson was a Scotchman by birth, and was about 58 years of age.  He was born in Forfar, Scotland, and when a young man moved with his parents to Canada.  Twenty years ago he came to Wadena, and settled upon the farm just south of town, where he has since resided.  Two years ago his health began to fail him, andduring the past year he has been suffering from a complication of diseases.  he has twice been taken to Brainerd hospital, and submitted to severe surgical operations.  But all the tender nursing and medical skill could do was in vain.  He gradually grew worse and Sunday evening his suffering was ended.  During the last few months of his life he suffered considerable, but he bore his pains uncomplainingly and with heroic fortititude.

Mr. Davidson was highly respected and well known in Wadena.  He was an honest man, and that is the highest compliment that can be pain anyone.  Square in his dealings, honorable in his daily life, accommodating with his neighbors, generous and kind hearted with his family, he was in all a good citizen, and his loss will be keenly felt by the community and his family.

Mr. Davidson is survived by a wife and the following children: W.J. Davidson of Badger, MN; Mrs. J.J. Blaha of Wadena; Mrs. W.A. Harrison of Valley City, ND; Robert Davidson of Wadena; and Ella, Mabel, Edna and Charlie all of this city.  James Russell, who is a clerk in the Auditor's Field Office, is a nephew of Mr. Davidson.  The family will have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their great loss.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.H. Oehler officiating.

Interment at Wadena City Cemetery

William J. "Bill" Davidson of 120 East 29th Place, Eugene, passed away October 3, 1979, in Roseburg. He was born January 6, 1913, in Valley City, North Dakota. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter Sherry Thomas of North Bend, Oregon; 2 grandchildren; a sister, Bernice Kiedroski of Fargo, North Dakota; his brothers Harold F. Davidson of Central Point, Oregon, Donald E. Davidson of Hood River, Oregon.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 6, 1979, at 11 a.m. at Lane Memorial Gardens. Visitation may be made on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lounsbury-Musgrove Funeral Chapel.

DeForrest J. Johnson was born near Dixon, Lee County, IL April 13, 1850, and died in Cherokee, Iowa, April 2, 1920.

He was married on Christmas eve, 1873, to Emma Bovey, who survives him. He came to Cherokee county in 1875, settling on a farm in Pitcher township and remaining there until 1889 when he moved to Cherokee.

In 1909 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson moved to Alta, Iowa to be near their son Dr. C.H. Johnson. They remained here until the first of March of the present year when they moved back to Cherokee.

Seven children were born to them, five of whom are living. Howard died in infancy and Della died in 1895. The children are: Mrs. Joseph Onn and Dr. C.H. Johnson of Cherokee, Mrs. H.N. Seely of Waterloo, Mrs. Jess Wildinson of Alta, and Frank P. Johnson of Fargo, North Dakota. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Florence Jackson of El Paso, Texas, Mrs. Will Snyder of Tama, Iowa, and Frank F. Johnson of Valley City, North Dakota.

Mr. Johnson was a member of the Christian church of Cherokee, having united with that organization many years ago. - Those present at the funeral from this place were Mr. and Mr. J.W. Wilkinson and Mrs. Roy H. Wilkinson. Funeral services were conducted from the home of Dr. Johnson, Monday afternoon, and were in charge of the Rev. A.B. Thutt, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

DEATH OF DEFOREST JOHNSON

Deforest J. Johnson passed away at the home of his son, Dr. C.H. Johnson, in this city on Friday evening, April 2. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

The deceased was born in Illinois April 13, 1850. For many years he was a resident of Cherokee and vicinity but for some time has made his home at Alta, coming here recently to live with his son.

As we were preparing THE TELEGRAPH for the press to-day we learn of the death of Harvey E. Johnson, one of the early settlers of Palmyra, a brother of the late Eben Johnson. He was found dead last eveing in a field on his farm where he had fallen from his horse that he was riding. He had rode out to look after his stock and not returning as expectedsearch was made which resulted in the finding of the body, while the horse was feeding in the field. it is supposed that he died of heart disease, as he has had trouble with that organ. He had evidently been dead some time when found. His daughter Addie had returned from church and not finding her father about the house searched for him and the body was found about nine o'clock. Harvey E. Johnson was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county, New York, February 11th, 1819. His parents were natives of Connecticut. In 1845 the subject of this editorial came west and purchased a farm in Palmyra (near Woosung) where he lived until his death. He was married December 21st, 1848, to Miss Mary J. Wheat. They were blessed with four children, De Forest J., Florence R., Franklin F. and Addie A. Johnson. We believe that all are living. Deceased was an honest man; a good neighbor and one who gained the respect of all who knew him.

THE TELEGRAPH - Dixon, IL November 23, 1887
Contributed by Judith Funk

Died at Palmyra, Ill., Nov 15, 1887 - Mr. Harvey E. Johnson, aged sixty-eight years nine months and four days. Mr. Johnson was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county, N.Y., February 11th, 1819. His parents were natives of Connecticut. He came to Palmyra in 1845 and purchased a farm, being one of the early settlers, where he has resided until the time of his decease. On the 31st of December 1848, he was married to Miss Mary Jane Wheat. They wre blessed with six children: De Forest J., Florence N., Franklin F., August L., Freddie L. and Addie A. His wife and all the children (except Augustus and Freddie) survive him to mourn his loss. The decease was a kind and affectionate husband and father, a good citizen, and very much respected by all who knew him. Early in life Mr. Johnson united with the Baptist church and was a consistent member until his death.

Mrs. Pearl Edna Davidson, 81, a resident of Ada since 1956, died on May 11 at Ada Municipal Hospital after being a patient there for the past six weeks.  She made her home here with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Anthony.

She was born April 3, 1884 at Clinton, Cherokee County, Iowa.  She married Robert Davidson in 1901 and he died at Wadena* in 1950.  She continued to live there until coming to Ada to live.

Surviving children include: Kenneth of Casselton, ND; Harold of Port Orford, OR; Donald of Bottineau, ND; Vernon of Phoenix, AZ; William of Eugene, OR; Mrs. Charles (Lucille) Anthony of Ada; Mrs. Emil (Vivian) Strom of Coos Bay, OR; Mrs. Margaret Lyngby of Port Orford, OR; and Mrs. Gordon (Bernice) Kiedrowski of Fargo.  Two sisters survive: Mrs. Guy (Maude) Martin of Vallejo, CA; and Mrs. Edgar (Merle) Fonder of Fargo; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 15 at Grace Lutheran Church of Ada at 2 p.m. with the Rev. E.G. Larson officiating.  Burial will be at Wadena Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons.  Mrs. H. Dennis Olson will be organist and the Rev. Vern Asleson will sing.  Fredrikson Funeral home has the service.  (*Robert died at Bottineau, ND)

Suddenly, at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday, July 30, 1983, Gordon Glen Kerr, aged 61 years, of 117 Onward Ave., Kitchener.

Mr. Kerr was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50, Kitchener and was employed at Kitchener Wilmont Hydro for 25 years.

Beloved husband of the former Winnifred Preston; dear father of Margaret (Mrs. Dale Lavender) of Kitchener; brother of Jack of Walkerton, Charles, Jean (Mrs. Ronald Norman) and Bette (Mrs. Fred Howden), all of Kitchener. Four grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his parents and one son, James.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener. Funeral service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Noble Dean officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged.

Gordon R. Kerr, 101 Church St., died Friday in St. mary's Hospital. He was 74.

Mr. Kerr was born in Minto Township, Dec. 28, 1893, and came to Kitchener 40 years ago. he was employed at J.M. Schneider Ltd. until his retirement in 1962. He attended St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Kitchener branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, the J.M. Schneider Ex-Servicemen's Club and the 25-Year Club at Schneiders.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Emma Morrison, in 1956.

Surviving are three sons, Jack of Walkerton and Charles and Glen of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Betty) Howden and Mrs. Ronald (Jane) Norman, both of Kitchener; one brother, Norman Kerr of Harriston; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

They body is at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home where the service will be held Monday at 3:30 p.m. with Very Rev. F.G. Steward officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

At the Palmerston and District Hospital, on Friday, Sept. 13, 1974, Norman John Kerr, of Harriston, in his 73rd year, beloved husband of Elsie Catherine Liesemer; dear father of Norma (Mrs. Eldon Ott) of Harriston, Elaine (Mrs. Everett Holland) and Helen (Mrs. George Noble), both of Minto Twp., Blanche (Mrs. Robert Sockett) of Edmonton, Alta., and Joan (Mrs. Fred Wakelim) of Egremont Twp., Allan of Harriston and Thomas and Robert, both of Minto Twp.; 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.

Resting at the Hardy Funeral Home, Harriston, where funeral service will be held on Monday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Harriston cemetery.

Donations to the Ontario Hear Foundation would be appreciated.

Helen Noble - at North Wellington Health Care, Palmerston on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Helen Isobel (Kerr) Noble of Harriston in her 73rd year.

Beloved wife of the late George Noble. Dear mother of Doug Noble and his wife Heather of Drayton, Brenda Zubick and her husband Lane of Calgary, Ronnie Noble and his wife Linda of Harriston, Joyce Manion and her husband Paul of Bracebridge, Murray Noble of Harriston, and Sharon Hardie and her husband Steve of Palmerston.

Grandmother of Curtis and Melissa Zubick, Christopher and Rebecca Hardie, Nicole and Marcy Manion, and Ashley and Payton Noble.

Sister of Norma Ott of Harriston, Elaine Holland and her husband Everett of Harriston, Blanche Sockett and her husband Robert of Edmonton, and Joan Wakelim and her husband Fred of Mount Forest.

Sister-in-law of Lois Kerr and Ann Kerr of Minto Township, Lloyd and Lil Noble of London, Bruce and Glenna Noble, Leonard and Marlena Noble, Kenneth and June Noble, and Norma and Ken Hubbard, all of Harriston, Inez and Lorne Reed of Kenabeek, Mary Lou and Michael Noone of Mount Forest, and Larry Noble of Windsor.

Predeceased by parents Norman and Elsie Kerr, brothers Tom Kerr, Bob Kerr, Allan Kerr and his wife Vera, brother-in-law Eldon Ott and sisters-in-law Dorothy Noble and Merle Noble.

Friends may call at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 14th at 2:00 p.m.

Interment in Harriston Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Palmerston and District Hospital or Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church, Harriston would be appreciated.

Mary Jeanette Lane, 57 of Glendale, Arizona, a homemaker, died November 4th, 1999.  She was born in St. Louis, Missouri (daughter of Clarence Lane & Theresa Laratta).  Survivors include her daughter Patricia Peters; son, Victor Gene Davidson; parents Theresa and Virgil Baugh; sisters, Joy Freeman, Sally Penoyer and Bonnie Peffly; brothers Bob, Gene and Gary Baugh; and one grandchild, Lara Peters.  Services 1 p.m. Monday, Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. 

Contributions: Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.  Chapel of the Chimes.

MORE, Pearl A., age 92, of 700-32nd St., passed away Saturday May 19, 1979. A lifetime resident of this community, she was a member of Rebekah Lodge & is survived by 1 son, Cyril "Dock" Moore of city., 2 daughters; Mildred Brock of city & Mrs. Wilma Johnson of Ferndale. 1 brother, Calvin "Jack" Barnhardt of Jefferson, Oregon, 1 sister, Mrs. Gertrude Barker of Lacey, 3 granddaughters; Donna Lee MacDonald & Betty Todahl both of B'ham & Darlene Norsby of Sitka, Alaska. 15 great grandchildren & 7 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews.

Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home. 

Note: Typed as appeared in paper - name should be spelled Moore, not More.

John Neagle was born in Waterford, Ireland, March 17, 1833 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Braddock, near Watsetka, Jan 11, 1908, aged 74 years, 9 months and 24 days.  He has been a sufferer for many years.  His last illness being cancer of the stomach.

He came with his father to America when 20 years of age and settled in New York.  Mr. Neagle was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Croty in 1855 in New York.  To this union were born eight children, five boys and three girls.  James, the oldest having preced him in death in 1887.  Thomas of Leavenworth, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Braddock of Watseka, Mrs. Ella Knight of Roberts, John of Roberts, William of Hope, North Dakota, Richard of Artesian, South Dakota, and Julia who died in infancy.  Also twenty-one grandchildren.  His wife passed away in 1885 and since then he made his home with his children.

The funeral services were held at St. Peter and Paul Church at Chatsworth, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1908, conducted by Rev. Father Burke, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery in Chastworth.

William Neagle was born at Chastworth, Illinois November 23, 1870 and died at his farm home near Luverne, North Dakota October 30, 1925, aged 54 years, 11 months, 7 days.

Deceased came to North Dakota in 1892.  In 1904 he was united in marriage to Clara A. Danfort at Valley City, North Dakota.  To this union one son and four daughters were born, William, Helen, Ruth, Constance, Mildred, all residing at home.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles W. Langdon, Pastor of the federated churches of Hope, North Dakota.  A quartette composed under the direction of Mr. A. Moore rendered several comporting vocal selections.

Thirty five auto loads of friends were in the procession from Luverne and community.  There were many beautiful floral tributes.  It was pointed out by the Pastor that the attendance and floral tributes were eloquent of the esteem in which the deceased held.

(Three other children died in infancy: Gladys, Francis, Gertrude).

Mrs. Matilda Shortt, aged 76 years, died Monday night, Jan 6, at the residence of her son, George M. Shortt, of old age. Matilda Norman was born in Boston, Mass., July 28, 1825*, her folks soon after moving to Montreal.

She became an orphan when eight years old and was raised by her grandmother at Bakersfield, VT., She was married there in 1842 to Martin Shortt and lived in Vermont, New York and Illinois until 1861, when they moved to Saratoga, Winona county, Minn. The father enlisted in Co. K, 9th Inf'y and in June 1864 was taken priosner and died in Andersonville prison Sept. 12, 1864. The mother, left with 4 children, the youngest only 2 years old, struggled heroically in the midst of privation and wellnigh starvation at times. After her only son grew up, he made a comfortable home for her and she has lived with him for many years.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the residence, Rev. D.D. Belden of Austin and Rev. Lee officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Note* Matilda's place of birth has never been confirmed with much documentation. The 1870 census listed her as born in OH; the 1880 as born in VT; the 1900 indication she was born in Canada. Name on the clipping is also spelled with two t's rather than one.

Brownsdale, Mower County Transcript
Wednesday, January 15,1902
Contributed by P. Davidson-Peters

LIFE'S BATTLE ENDED
Mrs. Matilda Shortt Passes into That Other World- A Life Filled With Many Hardships

Died - At the home of her son, G.M. Shortt, of this city, at 11:20 Monday night, Jan. 6, 1902, of old age, Mrs. Matilda Shortt.

The deceased has been very ill for about a year, and has several times been thought to be dying. Although she has suffered much the physicians were apparently at a loss to determine her ailment. She passed away very gently at last and without pain.

Matilda Norman was born July 28, 1825, at Boston, Mass. When quite young she moved to Montreal, Canada. At the tender age of eight years she was bereft of parents. A hard struggle with the world then commenced for the orphan child who was compelled to work hard for her daily bread. In 1842 she was married to Martin Shortt at Bakersfield, Vermont. They lived in the states of New York and Vermont for some time, when they sold their property in Vermont for $500 in gold, which was thought quite a sum in those days, and they removed with their family to Illinois and bought land there. The land they sowed to wheat. The crop was a failure and the family was stricken with ague. Through their misfortunes they lost all that they had, and Mr. Shortt in 1861 started for Minnesota. Coming by steamboat as far as Winona he walked into the country as far as the village of Saratoga. Finding employment on a farm he sent for his family and the next year rented a farm. There they lived during the opening years of the Civil War until January of 1864.

They were surrounded by well to-do neighbors, who were afraid of being drafted as soldiers and selfishly persuaded Mr. Shortt that it was his duty to enlist in the war, thinking to so lessen their chances of being drafted. Mr. Shortt was very reluctant, having no desire for war and also raising the defenseless and penniless condition of his family if he should be killed in battle. These "kind hearted" gentlemen promised all protection for the family, and Mr. Shortt, also fearing to be drafted in January of 1864, enlisted, expecting to fight the Indians. Instead he was sent south and in June of the same year was taken prisoner at the Battle of Guntown, Mississippi. September 16* he died, after indescribable suffering in Andersonville Prison.

Those were dark days indeed for the agonized wife at home and her helpless little ones, the youngest only two years of age. During the warm days of summer, working day and night, she managed to support them; but during the winter fuel and food were hard to procure. The friends who had induced Mr. Shortt to enlist and had so faithfully promised to care for his family, forgot their promise and starvation stared them in the face. Mrs. Shortt had for three days gone without food that her children might have the few remaining mouthful, when a hired man of one of their neighbors came in to inquire for them. Learning of their hapless condition he informed one of the men who had promised assistance, who sent a sack of flour, a small load of wood and twenty pounds of salt pork. A few years afterward when Mrs. Shortt had been awarded a pension, this same friend placed a claim and collected $20 for the provisions sent her. And so the soldier's brave widow struggled on educating her children as well as she could. There had been no school for her but the hard one of experience.

When her only son, George, had finished school he made a comfrotable home for his mother, and her battle with an unpitying world was over. In her years of hardhips hard work had become a habit and she was never known to be idle. Following the fortunes of her son she lived successivley at Whalen, Rushford and Brownsdale, coming here in May, 1891.

She was a tenderly devoted mother, a thrifty housewife, a kindly neighbor and friend. When an infant she was baptized into the Catholic faith, but as she grew up was a member of no church. During the last months of her life she frequently evidenced her faith in a living Savior.

Four children survive her: Mrs. Mary Osmer, Charles City, Ia., Mrs. J.C. Johnnson, Portage Mills, Wis., Mrs A.B. Danforth of Hope, ND, and G. M. Shortt of this place.

The funeral was held at the house at 1 p.m. Thursday, Rev. C.D. Belden officiating, assisted by Rev. Lee. Her remains were laid at rest in Greenwood Cemetery.

*Note - Martin Short's pension papers indicate he died on the 17th of August.

Charles D. Philo, age 84 of 101 East Front St. Lynden passed away Sunday Dec. 22 in a local hospital. He was a retired mechanic for Northwest Implement Co. and served 40 years in the Lynden Fire Department. He was also a member of the Clamdiggers. He is survived by his wife Lena. Buried December 26 in Lynden Cemetery. 

Mrs. George M. Shortt - Funeral services were held on Friday, August 16, from First Baptist Church for Mrs. George Mr. Shortt, 77, who died August 13 in a local hospital. The Rev. Frank A. Robertson officiated at the services and at the graveside in Greenacres cemetery, Bellingham, Wash. Mrs. Shortt would have celebrated her golden wedding, August 19.

Etta J. Sanborn was born October 8, 1868, in Red Rock Township, Mower county, Minnesota, the daughter of John C. and Mary Jane Sanborn. She was married to George M. Shortt, August 19, 1896. Mrs. Shortt had been a resident of Mount Vernon for the past 20 years and had many friends in the district. She was a member of the First Baptist church. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marie Vaux of Seattle, and Mrs. Albert Bensen of Bellingham, three grandchildren and one great grand child.

Died. At his home in this city, early Monday morning, November 27, 1893, Calvin J. Shortt, aged 62 years.

He was one of the pioneer lawyers of southern Minnesota, and one of the early settlers in Austin. He was born in East Calais, Washington county, Vermont, January 30, 1831. He was ambitious to learn and taught school to help him get a good education. He was a graduate of the University of Vermont, class of 1854. In the following year he came west, settling in Northfield, Minn., and following surveying. He served as postmaster there until the spring of 1857, when he commenced the study of law with his two former schoolmates, Batchelder & Buckham, at Faribault. In 1858 he was admitted to the bar and in 1859 came to Austin to reside. He formed a law partnership with Ormanzo Allen and was associated with him for several years. In 1860 he was elected County Attorney, serving for four years. he was elected for several subsequent terms to the same office. He was postmaster of the city of Austin during the years of 1864 and 1865. In 1868 he purchased a farm four miles east of Brownsdale*, and moved there the following year. He taught school one year in Brownsdale. He followed farming for the next six years when he moved into Brownsdale and opened a law and real estate office in partnership with J.M. Weiser. In 1878 he returned to Austin where he has since resided. He acted at different times as deputy Register of Deeds and as Clerk of the Probate Court. Last year he was elected Justice of the Peace for the first ward of Austin. He was one of the early members of the Congregational church of this city, acting as clerk of the church for several years and always interested in its prosperity. For some time he has been in failing health and he often said that his remaining days were few. He has for several months been gradually losing the control of his muscles, although he has been able to be in his office until a few days since. Last Thursday he went home from his office and before night was obliged to give up. He was taken with partial paralysis accompanied with Bright's disease, and after Friday was unconscious. He had previously arranged his business matters in anticipation of death. In the fall of 1861 he was married to Miss Isabella Stowell, who survives him.

There are four children, Mrs. Kitty A. Lee, of Fort Scott, Kansas, Edith M. Shortt, teaching at Princeton, Minn., Jennie S., one of the West Superior, Wis., teachers, and Phillip H., now living at home.

The deceased was one of the best informed men in the community. He was a great reader and he had a rententive memory, such as few men possess, which enabled him to retain his knowledge and make ready use of it. His mind was a perfect store house of historical facts. He was a man of very decided opinions and held tenanciously to his views when once deliberately formed. He was one of the truest of friends, ready on all occassions to defend his friends even at his own personal loss. He was an outspoken Republican and was always ready to give the reason of his political faith. He was a frequent contributor to the local newspapers and his articles were always clear and incisive. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Funeral services will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Congregational church, Rev. C.E. Wright officiating.

Note* History of Mower Co., MN 1911 states: "In 1868, Hammond Stowell, a native of Ohio, and his son-in-law, C.J. Shortt, a Vermonter, bought 1,600 acres of land in sections 5,6,7,8 and 17. They broke 160 acres of land that year, making their home on the northeast quarter of section 7. After living there one year, Stowell sold to Ira Jones and went to hastings. Shortt remained six years and then went to Brownsdale."

DEATH OF CALVIN J. SHORTT
Source Scrapbook 45-000-056-3; Box 20; Mower Co. Hist. Society
Contributed by P. Davidson-Peters

C.J. Shortt passed away this morning at 12:30, Nov. 27, after a brief illness. He had no pain, but peacefully fell asleep. His death was caused from a general breaking down of his vital forces. Mr. Shortt has been an active man in the higher walks of life for many years, and died full of honors. He was Juctice of the Peace for the First ward, at the time of his death. He was also postmaster in Austin at an early day.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Congregational Church, Rev. C.E. Wright to preach the sermon. C.J. Shortt came to Minnesota in 1856, and settled in Northfield, Rice Co., where he engaged in surveyng. He was appointed postmaster there that year, serving until the spring of 1857. He was born in East Calais, Washington county, Vermont, Jan. 30, 1831, was educated in the Vermont State University where he graduated in 1854. He commecnced the study of law in 1857 with Batchelder & Buckham at Faribault, and was admitted to the bar in 1858. He remained in Faribault until the spring of 1859, when he came to Austin. He soon after formed a partnership with Ormanzo Allen, which he continued for several years. He was elected County Attorney in 1860 and served four years. He again filled that office in 1865 and 1866, and again in 1869 and 1870. In 1869 he removed to the town of Dexter, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits six years when he opened a law and real estate office at Browndale, in company with J. M. Weiser. In 1878 he returned to Austin. He was married in the fall of 1861, at Northfield, to Isabella Stowell. They have four children, named Kittie A. Lee, Edith M., Jennie S., and Philip H. Shortt.

Philip H. Shortt whose death we noted last week was born in Dexter township east of Brownsdale, July 23, 1869. He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Shortt and was the sixth Philip Shortt in successive generations. When he was about two years old his folks moved into Brownsdale and six years later to Austin. Here he grew up learning the printer's trade under C.H. Davidson in the Register and Transcript offices. In 1895 he went to Devil's Lake, ND and bought the News and ran that paper until three years ago. He sold the paper in 1905 and went to Ross, ND and ran a paper there until two months ago, when he moved onto his farm near Ross for the winter. He also had a claim four miles from Ross. He had gone to Williston for final papers and while taking a walk with a friend, Dr. Belyea of Devil's Lake, they came across a wounded deer. The doctor shot the deer with his revolver to put it out of misery and while Mr. Shortt was stooping over the deer one of the hunters who had shot the deer fired at him shooting him through the heart causing instant death. The hunter's name was Clayton Yankins and he was warned twice not to shoot as there were men near the deer. But the third time he raised and fired. He has been arrested by the state authroties for manslaughter in the first degree.

Mr. Shortt enlisted in Co. M. of the North Dakota regiment in 1898 and was in the Philippines a year. He was in two active battles and was first sergeant of his company. His health was never good after his return and recently a pension was granted to him. He was buried on the Verterans' plot at Devil's Lake Sunday, Oct. 8 with military honors. Funeral at the Catholic chruch. Mr. Shortt was married in March 1902, to Miss Nellie Hanley of Winona, a normal graduate. She taught school in Austin several years and he met her here first. She and one son, Philip, aged nearly five years, survive. Mr. Shortt's mother and three sisters survive. The sisters are Mrs. Edith Cruise of Kansas City, Kas., Mrs. Kate A. Singer of Pomona, Cal. and Mrs. Jennie Richardson of Jersey City, NJ. The mother and Mrs. Richardson attended the funeral at Devil's Lake. Mr. Shortt belonged to the Woodmen and to the Knights of Pythias.

Death of an Early Settler

Mrs. Mary J. Johnson, widow of the late *Henry E. Johnson of Palmyra, died in Meriden, Iowa, Saturday morning, of paralysis. to-morrow the remains will be brought to Woosung by railroad and from thence to the Sugar Grove church, where the remains will be buried by the side of those of her husband.

Her maiden name was Mary J. Wheat, daughter of Josiah Wheat, one of the earliest settlers in China township, this county, and she was married to *Wm. Johnson in December 1848. Deceased leaves four children, De Forest, Franklin F., Florence R. (wife of Josiah Baker) and Miss Addie A.

Note: Mary's husband was Harvey E. Johnson (1819-1887)

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