MAIGATTER, CHARITY ELLEN
Bright Young Life Ended
One of the very said bereavements we are called upon to chronicle was that which took from the home or Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Maigatter of Kansas Mesa their oldest daughter Ellen, on Wednesday morning, June 26th.
Although the girl had not been feeling well for several weeks, she had gone cheerfully aobut her work until last Saturday about noon when she was taken very ill, Dr. Watson found upon examination that she was suffering from appendicitis in a very acute form and that the only remaining hope was in an operation. Dr. Coultrin was called from Grand Junction, adn assisted by Doctors Watson adn Rader, operated for appendicitis on Monday.
The ravages of the disease were too far reaching for the belated relief to be of any avail; and death came at about six o'clock Wednesday morning.
Charity Ellen Maigatter was born in Plateau Valley, and at the time of her death was fifteen years, five months and one day of ago. She was a sweet, quiet, and well loved daughter, a constant, reliant hlep to her mother at all times, and a mother to the younger children during Mrs. Maigatter's long illness. Her helpful hand, her sweet, patient smile, will be sadly missed in teh home she has left, and by her friends and schoolmates.
The funeral service was held at the home, about three o'clock Wednesday afternoon, and the body was laid in its last resting place, in Eagalite cemetery. Rev. Gray conducted the services, and the burial wa in charge of O.B. Conkley.
The heartbroken parents have requested the Voice to indicate the deep sense of thankfulness they feel to friends and neighbors for having given every assistance and comfort in their power on this said occasion. (Plateau Voice, Jun 28, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)
MATTINGLY, JAMES J.
On Sunday last, James J. Mattingly, one of the early pioneers of Plateau Valley, died in Grand Junction, where he had made his home during the past few years. He had been very poorly for a long time and his death was not unexpected. He died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Hopkins where he had made his home for some time.
Monday's Sentinel contained the following brief sketch of Grandpa Mattingly's life:
Mr. Mattingly was born in Davis county, Kentucky, in 1834. When a young man he had received glowing accounts of the Rocky Mountain section and he engaged in the service of Uncle Sam, in 1857, to drive a six-mule team from Fort Leavenworth to Salt Lake City. In 1859 he started overland from Fort Leavenworth for the gold fields of California, but hearing of the strikes in Colorado, he stopped at Cherry Creek where Denver now stands. In the early eighties he came over the trail to the Plateau Valley where he located and took up a claim.
Mr. Mattingly was united in marriage with Maria A. Fierce, August 21, 1862, in the city of Denver. A family of ten children were born to them, eight girls and two boys. Mrs. Harriet Abbot, Mrs. Eva Markle, Mrs. Anna Steele, Charles Mattingly, Will M. Mattingly, Mrs. I. M. Hopkins, and Mrs. Alice Smalley, with the aged wife, are left to mourn the loss.
{Source: Plateau Voice(Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, March 15, 1918. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
McCURRY, MRS. J.C.
On account of errors in the data that was furnished the Voice relative to the life of Mrs. J.C. McCurry, the following poritons of the obituary are, upon request, re-published.
Bertha Elnora Romer was born at Alma, Colorado, October 18, 1883; died at Collbran, Colorado, May 14, 1914, aged 31 years, six months and seventeen days.
In the year 1886 her parents moved from Park county to Roan creek, north of DeBeque, where they resided until about twelve years ago when they came to Plateau Valley.
Seven years ago, on May 9th, Miss Romer was untied in marriage to Joshua G. McCurry of this place. To this union were born three children, Elbert, aged six, Edna, aged four and Donald, aged one and one-half years.
The funeral service was held at the Collbran church at 10 o'clock Friday morning, May 15, 1914, and the interment made at Collbran cemetery where the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Romer, were laid to rest. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C.D. Lude of the Seventh Day Adventist church.
The conditions surrounding the passing of Mrs. McCurry are inexpressibly sad. The happy home in which she presided is shrouded in sorrow. The little ones can no longer know the loving care that only a mother can give. The large circle of friends who knew and loved Mrs. McCurry are moved with great sorrow that she has taken in the very fullness of young womanhood. The entire community sympathizes deeply with the heart-broken husband and his little ones.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly gave their assistance in our great bereavement. The attention given our loved one will always be remembered. Dennis Y.K. Henry and children, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bryant, J.C. McCurry. (Plateau Voice, May 29, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)
MCINTOSH, CASPER
DIED. Little Casper McIntosh, aged six years, son of John and Lizzie McIntosh, died at the home of his parents, on Mormon mesa last Tuesday morning at 3:40 o'clock.
He took sick about five weeks ago and had been growing steadily worse until death relieved from his sufferings. The cause of his death being continued fever.
He was an unusually bright little fellow and the family and friends will suffer his loss very keenly.
One month ago he was a playful thoughtful boy, the idol of his parent's hearts, now he islying in the cold, cold ground while the mother and father's hearts are well nigh breaking. Ah well we all must go some time and the bereaved parents can only be consoled by the fact that he does not have to suffer for the trials and troubles of this wicked world.
The funeral services were held at the residence and interment at the Eagalite cemetery.
THE ORACLE joins with the entire community in expressing their sincere sympathy to the family in their sad hours of bereavement. {Source: Collbran Oracle (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, November 23, 1900. Sub by Brenda Becker}
McKINNEY, CHARLES LEWIS
was born at Mesa, Mesa County, Colo., March 6, 1897, and died August 3, 1922, at the age of 25 years, 4 months and 28 days.
He was a resident of Plateau Valley from birth until January, 1922 when he moved to Cedaredge Colo., where he resided until drowned in the Gunnison River, August 3, 1922. He inlisted[sic] in the service of his country October 14, 1918, and was in training at Ft. Collins until honorably discharged. He united with the Molina Baptist church, April 16, 1916 of which he remained a member until death called him home.
Mr. McKinney is survived by a father, mother, seven brothers and three sisters, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the Molina Baptist church, Sunday, August 6, 1922, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H.T. LeGrand, in the presence of a large assembly of sorrowing friends and relatives, showing their esteem and respect, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mesa cemetery. (Plateau Voice, Aug 11, 1922, transcribed by J.S.)
MONROE, ELIJAH
Word was received this week that Elijah Monroe had died on January 6th at his home in Bellingham, Washington. He had been as well as usual up to the time of his death, when he was stricken with some form of heart failure and expired almot instantly. He was seventy-two years of age.
In July, 1915, his wife died in much the same manner, and Mr. Monroe had often remarked that he toow, would go soon. If Mr. sMonroe had lived until the 22 of last November, the aged couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
The Monroe family came to Plateau Valley, from Kansas, in June 1889, and after looking about a while secured the well known Monroe place, between Mesa and Molina, where the old folks lived until about six years ago. After leaving Plateau the visited friends in the east, then went to the coast and finally bought a home in Bellingham where they spent their remaining days.
As the writer remembers the Monroe family, there were seven children, four girls and three boys. One of the latter, Charles Monroe, is still living in Mesa.
Uncle Elijah Monroe was a native of Ohio, and he was the soul of hospitality. He never grew too old to enjoy the sports of young people, and he was so well preserved that few of the young huskies had anything on him in tests of hysical strength.
The editor is one of the many Plateau residents who are glad to have been a friend of Uncle Elijah Monroe.
{Source: Plateau Voice(Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, January 14, 1916. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
NEWTON, CLARA PECH
Death of Estimable Woman – Mrs. Clara Pech Newton, wife of W. D. Newton of Palisade, died Sunday afternoon, January 15 at her home on First street of tuberculosis which was aggravated by an attack of la grippe.
Miss Clara Pech was born at Atwater, Ohio, April 6, 1866. During her childhood the family moved to Macomb, Ill., where they resided until about three years ago. From a child she was exceptionally bright and lovable and had a great appreciation of humor which quality in the woman could always dispel gloom in the home, even during her many times of suffering. She early showed rare musical talent which was developed at the Oberlin conservatory of music of which she was a graduate. Until her health began to fail she took an active interest in musical circles in Macomb and was a very successful teacher of the piano. In June, 1898 she was married to W. D. Newton by Rev. W. J. Sanborn who with his wife were friends of the family of long standing.
Mrs. Newton had been a sufferer from tuberculosis for nearly twenty years and had spent many winters in California, Colorado and various places in order to have the benefit of a milder climate. About three years since Mr. and Mrs. Newton and her sisters moved to Palisade in hope that a permanent cure might be effected and she seemed so much better at times that her friends hoped until the last that she was really getting well. In her weakened condition, however she could not withstand an attack of la grippe which assailed her the last week and she passed away surrounded by the care of her loved ones. She leaves her husband W. D. Newton and three sisters, Misses Anna and Josephine Pech of this place, Mrs. Flora Nethercote of Laramie, Wyoming and brother Frank Pech of Los Angeles, Calif.
The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. W. E. Monbeck Monday afternoon and the remaining were taken to the old home at Macomb, Ill., for interment, accompanied by the sorrowing husband and sister Miss Anna Pech. (Palisade, Tribune, January 21, 1911)
O'BRYAN, ROBERT EMMETT
Rober Emmett, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. O'Bryan, died this morning at about 8:30, aged one year, six months and twenty-one days. Since its birth the babe had never been strong, and this morning, like a delicate flower born to cast its fragrance for a day and whither with the shades of evening, little Emmett passed away, into the realm where there is neither sickness or death. No funeral arrangements have yet been announced.
Mr. and Mrs. O'Bryan have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow. .
{Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday,February 09, 1912. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
PITTS, LURLINE
DEATH OF BABY PITTS. Lurline, the six weeks-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Pitts, died at the home of its parents last Tuesday at 3 o'clock, of pneumonia.
The little girl had been ailing for several days and on last Tuesday the cold hand of Death reached forth and carried her away to dwell forever more with the angels on the glory ??? hill of immortality.
It is a great pity that one so young should be called away, but He, who doeth all things well, knows best and while we mourn the loss here on earth little Lurline is happy in the presence of the great King of Kings.
Funeral was held at the Eagalite at 1 o'clock, Wednesday, Rev. O. W. Nu??? Officiating.
THE ORACLE joins with the community in extending their sincere sympathy to the grief stricken family.
{Source: Collbran Oracle (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, March 30, 1901. Sub by Brenda Becker}
PORTER, CLARENCE
Fruita Resident, Died Friday Night
Clarence C. Porter, 49, resident of Fruita for the past nine years, died last night about midnight at his home. At his bedside were his wife and three children of Fruita and five brothers and one sister who had traveled here from various other states to be with him. Clarence C. Porter was born in Oronoque, Kan., Oct 28, 1885. He was married in 1912, and moved later to Sadalia, Colo. He and his family moved to Fruita nine years ago and for the past several years he had been employed by the county highway department. Surviving are his widow and three children, Inez, Vivian and Clarence, all of Fruita; five brothers, Manuel and Pearl of Idaho, Galen of Kansas City, Walter and Reynolds of Kansas and a sister, Mrs. Loffgreen, of Norton, Kansas. No definite arrangements have yet been made. The body is at the Starks' funeral home. ["The Daily Sentinel", Grand Junction, Co - May 18, 1935 - Sub. by D. Lofgreen]
Services for Clarence C. Porter of Fruita, who died Friday night, will be held Monday afternoon at Stark's Chapel in Fruita at 2 o'clock. Mr. Porter had been employed by the county highway department. Surviving are his widow and three children and five brothers and one sister, all of whom were with him at the end. ["The Daily Sentinel", Grand Junction, Co Sunday Morning, May 19, 1935 - Sub. by D. Lofgreen]
The funeral of C. C. Porter was held Monday afternoon with Rev. Elder preaching the sermon and bringing in his message comfort to the bereaved relatives. The Congregational Church was filled to capacity with friends. The Odd Fellows were in charge of the arrangements and a large delegation from the I. O. O. F. and Rebekahs was in attendance. A profusions of beautiful flowers attested to the regard and respect in which Mr. Porter and his family are held in the community. Students from the high school were present to show their sympathy to the son, who is a school mate. The Nicholls quartet sang two numbers, accompanied by Miss Edith Nicholls, and Mrs. George Standifird rendered a solo, accompanied by Mrs. Lee Warner. A long procession of friends followed the remains to Elmwood cemetery, where the Odd Fellows held the funeral services of the order. The pallbearers were Hugh Starks, Oscar Hassell, T. W. James, Clyde Scoles, Tom Sanders, and Wynn Weckel, members of the local lodge. The flower bearers were selected from the Rebeckah lodge and were Mrs. H. A. Poland, Mrs. Lulu Hill, Mrs. John Thorpe, Mrs. George Gosnell, and Mrs. M. Fromm. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Starks, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Garling of Grand Junction and Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Vorhees of Palisade attended the funeral of C. C. Porter on Monday afternoon. ["The Daily Sentinel", Grand Junction, Co, Sunday Morning, May 21, 1935 - Sub. by D. Lofgreen]
Submitter's Note: These obituaries state that Clarence Cleveland "Cleve" Porter had 5 surviving brothers and one surviving sister. These listed 5 brothers and sister were in attendance at his death, but two more brothers (Burr Newton and Samuel Andrew of California) and one additional sister (Carrie Samina Porter Maxwell of Washington DC) were also surviving.
Also note that the widow's name (Edith Elizabeth Pederson Porter) was not mentioned in any of the three articles.
READ, WILLIAM FISHER
Palisade Man's Death was Due to Old Age – William Fisher Read died at 6:30 on Sunday evening last at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Bradshaw, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 11 days. His death was the natural result of a ripe old age and not due to sickness. In all his long and eventful life he had but one serious illness which occurred about thirty years ago. During the past year there has been a gradual falling of the physical powers and the change was very perceptible during the past two weeks. He was conscious up to the last. There were present with him his only daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bradshaw and his grandchildren. These are his only children.
Mr. Read was born in New Lisbon, Ohio, June 11, 1824. His parents were Quakers and he always held to the faith and laid much stress upon the Golden Rule and an honorable and upright life. He was one of a family of eight boys and three girls.
In his early days Mr. Read was a miller and followed that trade for a number of years in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1856 he went to California during the gold excitement going by way of New York and the Isthmus. He remained there five years. Returning from California he was married on the 25th of June, 1863 to Miss Magaret Edgar at Fallston, Penn. One daughter, Mrs. J. R. Bradshaw was the only child of this union. They moved to Ohio and lived there one year, then went to New Brighton, Pa., where Mr. Read conducted a mercantile business for 28 years. His wife died in 1893. He was always a lover of art and an excellent judge of good paintings and after disposing of his mercantile business he had charge of an art studio in New Brighton for several years.
Mr. Read came to Palisade eight years ago with his son-in-law and daughter and has always made his home with them. At that time his sister Mrs. Watkins also came with the family. Her death occurred at Palisade one year later at the age of 77.
In the passing of "Grandfather Read" the community extends sympathy to the family for the vacant chair will be evident and the familiar form will be missed but the ripened sheaf has been gathered home and a life of usefulness and love for others has borne its fruition and a very new existence has begun.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, conducted by Rev. W. E. Monbeck. Interment took place in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery. Many beautiful flora offerings bore evidence of the respect with which he had been held in this community. (Palisade Tribune, January 28, 1911)
ROOT, A. H.
A.H. Root Dies in California - A. H. Root, a civil war veteran and old time Palisade resident died at the Old Soldiers Home in Sawtelle, California, on Wednesday, June 29th at the age of seventy-eight years. Kidney trouble being the cause of his death. Mr. Root was a resident of Palisade, for ten years, coming here from Denver. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. A. H. Root of Pallisade, two daughters, Mrs. Lou Paulson of Orchard Mesa and Flora Root of Palisade.
Funeral services, were conducted Friday morning and burial made at Sawtelle, California. (Palisade, Tribune, July 1, 1921)
SCHICKLING, JOSEPH
The following obituary is taken from the Sulfur Springs Speaker, Arkansas, and is of a former resident of Collbran:
Joseph Schickling was born in Austria, Europe, Sep 8, 1839. Died March 22, 1923 at 8:30 p.m.. Confined to bed 4 days. Married in Austria to which union one child was born, a son, Robert, who survives. They came to America aobut 1878 and he was naturalized in Grand Island, Neb. in 1884. Taking a homestead in Buffalo County, Neb., he lived some 29 years. His wife preceded him in death about 17 years ago and he has lived with his son Robert, and family ever since.
He went to Colorado where he resided for 9 years coming to Sulphur Springs in 1916.
He leaves one son, two grand children and a host of friends to mourn his passing. Sympathy of all goes out to the sorrowing family. (Plateau Voice, Apr 20, 1923, transcribed by J.S.)
SCHIFFERNS, WILLIAM HARRISON
W. H. Schiffern died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home east of town. More than a year ago Mr. Schifferns found that a cancer was developing on his lower lip. He went to Kansas City and was treated by specialists but the tumor could not be checked and eventually caused his death.
William Harrison Schiffern was born September 28, 1867, in Cuming county, Nebraska. Died May 24, 1916, at his home near Collbran aged forty-eight years, seven months and twenty-six days.
He grew to manhood in Nebraska and was united in marriage to Martha E. James. To this union were born seven children, four sons and three daughters.
Mr Schiffern brought his family to Plateau Valley in September 1914. Only two of the children are now with Mrs. Schiffern.
The funeral service was held at the Collbran church with Rev. C. D. Lude in charge, yesterday morning at about 10:30 o'clock, and the burial was at Collbran cemetery.
The deceased was a quiet, reserved man, and made comparatively few acquaintances here. The bereaved wife and children have the sincere sympathy of the community in their trouble and grief. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, May 26, 1916. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
SERFOSS, ERNEST ELBRIGE
DEATH OF INFANT
This community has again witnessed a very sad bereavement - the loss of the winsome baby boy, and only child, of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Serfoss.
Mr. Serfoss came in from Lamar, Colorado, last Saturday, accompanied by his young wife and baby, to enter the forest service. He was assigned to Park creek and was to have gone to work the 15th.
The child had been ailing for some days from summer complaint or some kindred illness, in a mild form, and on Saturday evening he became very sick. Dr. Rrader was called to attend him, and later Dr. Watson was called in consulation but the little one was beyond human aid, and Wednesday evening, July 16th, he passed away. The death occurred at the Stanton rooming house where the parents had taken rooms.
Ernest Elbrige Serfess was born March 20, 112 and at the time of his death was nearly sixteen months old. He had always been a bright, healthy, happy child and his sudden death has left the parents broken-hearted.
A funeral service was conducted over the remains Thursday afternoon, at the Stanton parlor, Rev. Simmons assisting; and the little white casket was interred in Collbran cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Serfoss have the deep sympathy of all Collbran citizens in this sad hour.
A WORD OF APPRECIATION
We wish by this means to express our deep appreciation of the kindness and sympathy shown us by the good people of Collbran in our sad bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Serfoss. (Plateau Voice, Jul 18, 1913, transcribed by J.S.)
SHOEMAKER, EMMA ADALINE
Mrs. Shoemaker of Mesa died last Saturday after a long illness. Those who knew her descrive her as being a woman of great patience and beautiful personality. The following brief notice of her death and history of her life has been sent in for publication:
Emma Adaline Parmelee was born in Des Moines, Iowa, February 11, 1854; died near Mesa, Colorado March 31, 1917, aged 63 years, one month and twenty days.
The Parmelee family has always been more or less on the frontier. We find them coming to Colorado in 1861 and rom then for several years read of them in the history of the mining camps, building toll roads and improving ranches. Much of the history of the family tells us of their making a road for others: clearing and planting the virgin soil building roads converting the forests into lumber for the channels of trade. These are some of the tasks this family undertook and accomplished.
In 1876, on the 18th day of December, Miss Parmelee was married to Roswell Preston Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker preceeded(sic) his wife to the Great Beyond about two years. To them were born five children: Mabel and Edith who died in infancy, Ralph who died October 13, 1916, Mrs. Barbara Armstrong of Montana, and Mrs. Maude Roper of Mesa, Colorado.
Mrs. Shoemaker is also survived by a brother, Mr. Parmelee of Mesa, and a sister.
For something over twenty years Mrs. Shoemaker has been confined to her chair. And not withstanding the fact that she was so long an invalid, she never became sordid or morose. Her life was a benediction to all whom she met. The writer never remembers meeting another person so sorely afflicted and yet so optimistic. While she had not walked for years, she always remained thankful for other blessings she had. She saw God everywhere. The mountains reminded her of his greatness. All nature spoke to her in a glorious language. She was a living example of the words of the Bible, "I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."
Funeral services were held at the home of her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roper, April 2nd at 2 o'clock pm. A large number of friends and relatives assembled to pay to this good woman a trivute of the love and deep respect. The interment was at the Mesa cemetery. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, April 06, 1917. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
SHOEMAKER, R.P.
R.P. Shoemaker passed to the Great Beyond after being a constant sufferer from Bright's desease[sic] for the past two years. A full obituary could not be secured in time for this issue. (Plateau Voice, Jul 23, 1915, transcribed by J.S.)
SMALLEY, MARY
Mrs. Mary Smalley died at her home in Parker basin last Wednesday night, after a lingering illness of several months, at about 70 years of age. She has four sons residing at Plateau Valley. Funeral tomorrow at the Eagalite cemetery. Rev. Noble officiating.
{Source: Collbran Oracle (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, December 14, 1900. Sub by Brenda Becker}
STANTON, CLARA C.
Clara C. Stanton was born at Liscard, England, January 30, 1861; died at Collbran, Colorado, June 14, 1913, aged 52 years, 4 months and 15 days.
When she was four years old her parents brought her to America, and for a time lived in New Jersey. Later they joined the westward movement, and as early as 1867 they established their home at Georgtown, Colorado.
When she was 23 years of age, Clara C. Stanton was married to William P. Roberts, at Butte, Montana. Afterward they established their home in Tombstone, Arizona, where Mr. Roberts died four years ago of miner's consumption. Three children survive this union, Miss Edna Roberts, aged 28 years, a telephone operator in Tombstone; Edwin, aged 21, and Clarence, aged 14, who live at Rifle. Mrs. Roberts came to Rifle from Tombstone last Christmas.
The funeral service was held at Collbran church Monday afternoon, with Rev. Flynn in charge, and the burial was at Clover cemetery.
The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Martha Stanton, and a sister of S. J. and H. F. Stanton, all well known here. She was a good, kind hearted Christian woman, and the members of her family have the sincere sympathy of the people of this community. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday June 20, 1913. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all of the friends of Collbran and vicinity who were so kind and helpful during our recent sad experience. Mrs. Martha Stanton, H.F. and S.J. Stanton and Families, Edwin and Clarence Roberts. (Plateau Voice, Jun 20, 1913, transcribed by J.S.)
STOLLARD, Mrs. John
Death of Mrs. Stollard. Mrs. John Stollard, formerly of Mormon Mesa, died at Grand Junction on Thursday of last week, after a week's illness. The following is from the Daily News:
"Mrs. John Stollard, who resides at 418 South, died yesterday morning at the St. Mary's hospital from appendicitis. Mrs. Stollard was taken ill Friday morning and was taken to the hospital where it was found that an operation was necessary. She did not improve much and died this morning at 8:15. Mr. and Mrs. Stollard came here a few years ago from Plateau where they lived for over ten years and although she has only been here a few years, she is very well known throughout the city. The remains will be taken to Plateau today where interment will be made. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, July 19, 1912. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
STUART, MARY
Mrs. Mary Stuart, commonly known as "Grandma Stuart," died at her home in Mesa last Monday evening, and on Tuesday her body was laid in its final resting place beside that of her husband, in Mesa cemetery. Although Mrs. Stuart lived a quiet life, she had many friends who are sincerely grieved to learn of her death.
Mrs. Stuart was born near London England, in 1842, and would have been 70 years of age in March. Her maiden name is unknown by the writer, but she was married in young womanhood to a Mr. Hart, who died some years later. One son, Thomas Hart, survived this union. It is said this son was accidentally drowned about three years ago.
While in England this old lady was a member of Charles Spurgeon's Baptist church-a fact she often referred to with pride.
She made two trips to America, the second for to become the wife of Charles A. Stuart. That was about 20 years ago. Shortly afterward they came to Plateau Valley to end their days here. Mr. Stuart died 12 years ago, and since that time his grave has been kept green and a flag kept floating above it, by the bereaved widow, in remembrance of his service as a veteran of the civil war.
The deceased leaves few relatives-a niece, a few grandchildren, possibly a sister. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, February 09, 1912. Sub. by Brenda Becker}
TANNEHILL, W. H.
Death of W. H. Tannehill – Word has been received by C. L. King of the death of Mrs. King's father W. H. Tannehill of Vineland, which occurred suddenly at Wakefield, Kas., where he had been spending the winter with Mrs. Tannehill. They were making preparations to return to their home here and were expected next week. Mr. Tannehill was about 65 years of age. He came to this valley three years ago from Wakefield where he had resided for many years.
Last summer Mr. Tannehill went to Pennsylvania in the hope of benefitting his health being a sufferer from heart failure. He went to Wakefield, Kas., last fall and was joined there by his wife. It was thought he had improved considerably and the announcement of his death came as a shock to his family here. The youngest son V. F. Tannehill has gone to Wakefield to attend the funeral. Interment will be at that place. Mr. Tannehill is survived by the widow, three sons and one daughter. A. C and V. F. Tannehill and Mrs. Rose King reside in Vineland and Rev. E. H. Tannehill is pastor of a Methodist Church at Reynolds, Neb. (Palisade Tribune, April 15, 1911)
THOMPSON, MOSES CAREY
It is with deep regret that we record the passing of Moses Carey Thompson. He was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1857, and died March 4, 1923, on this thirty-fifth wedding anniversary at Mesa, Colorado, at the age of 66 years and 10 days. The Invisible Messenger has summoned him from our midst, and our hearts are saddened by the realization that this home has been called upon to part with this loved one.
On March 4th, 1888 he was united in marriage to Cora M. Kitson at Broken Bow, Nebraska. To this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls. The loving, faithful wife and eight children survive the father. They are Elmer B. Thompson of Grand Junction, Colo.; Norris B. Thompson of Collbran, Colo.; Allen P. Thompson of Letha, Idaho; Roy and Wayne of Mesa, Colo.; also three daughters reside at Mesa, Mrs. Mabel Pitts, Mrs. Beulah Ellis and Elsie Mae. One daughter died in infancy.
Mr. Thompson moved to Nebraska in 1880 where he farmed until 1894. In this year he came to Colorado and took up a ranch in Parker Basin, Plateau Valley, where he resided until August 1914 when the family came to Mesa, Colorado, their present home.
Here Uncle Moses, as he was known to us all, was esteemed for his fine Christian character. He was united with the M.E. church in 1889 at Lee Park, Nebraska.
He has endeared himself to us all by his fine quality of mind and heart, ever ready to give a helping hand. His work is ended, but the influence of his life will hover about us, for he so lived that when the shadow hour approached he was worthy and ready for the call - "Come thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord." We will pay tribute to his memory for
"Alive we loved him, while he trod this earth, And around each memory a crown we'll place, For we can never forget his sterling woth. Nor all the deeds his kindly heart once graced."
The funeral was held at the church Wednesday afternoon, with services by the pastor, Rev. Karr, and interment in the Mesa cemetery. (Plateau Voice, Mar 9, 1923, transcribed by J.S.)
UNDERHILL, MRS. ROY
Sad Tidings from California
J.B. Harris received a telegram on Monday morning stating that his daughter, Mrs. Roy Underhill of Colusa, California, had died suddenly and asking instructions. Mr.Harris immediately wired back for the body to be brought to Collbran for interment.
The tidings of Mrs. Underhill's death comes as a terrible shock to relatives and friends here. Only a few days word had come saying that both Mr. Underhill and his wife were very well and were planning to slip in and surprise old friends at Collbran about July 4th. No particulars have been received.
Since the above was put in type it is learned that Mrs. Underhill died in a San Francisco hosptial after an operation for appendicitis. The body will reach Collbran tonight, and the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Collbran church.
The obituary notice will appear in next week's issue. (Plateau Voice, Jun 28, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)
WATSON, MRS. JUNE
Tuesday morning, January 9th, death claimed Mrs. June Watson, of Parker Basin, at the home of her brother, Mr. Orley Brown, in Palisade Colorado.
Mrs. Watson was born in Defiance, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Colorado. She was only 53 years old at the time of her death.
She was the mother of six children; two of whom died in infancy. Three of her children live in San Francisco; Walter, Douglas and Leona Knapp. The other daughter, Mrs. Fred Collins, resides in Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. Watson was on her way to California accompanied by her son, Douglas Knapp, and his wife, who were leaving Parker Basin to make their home in San Francisco. She owned a ranch in the Basin. However, because of ill health she did not remain there any length of time. Mrs. Watson was subject to heart disease.
The remains were taken to California, where they were laid to rest in the Catacombs of Cypress Lawn at San Francisco. The funeral service was beautiful and impressive, and her many friends sent handsome floral offerings. Messages of love and sympathy were sent to the bereaved ones from all those who know and loved her. Many of her relatives and friends were present at the interment. (Plateau Voice, Feb 9, 1923, transcribed by J.S.)
WEBBER, HUGH
When a young man of high, unselfish ideals, one who gained the highest esteem of his associates, and one who had many warm friends both at Collbran and elsewhere in Mesa county is called upon to yield account of his talents and enter his Father's Kingdom, the event deserves more than passing notice. And since death has claimed one of the noblest young men Plateau Valley has known, and one of whom I was privileged to know more intimately, perhaps, than anyone else living at Collbran, I take it upon myself to submit these few words concerning his life.
Hugh Webber was born in Scotland county, Missouri, on August 2, 1867; died December 18, 1914, aged twenty-seven, three months and sixteen days.
In April 1903, he graduated from the Coldwater (Kansas) high school and two years later, when not yet nineteen years of age, he graduated with honors from the Kirksville (Missouri) State Teachers' Normal.
Mr. Webber chose teaching as his profession and taught his first school at Elizabeth, Colorado in 1905-1906. He then came to Collbran where he held the principalship of the schools in 1906-1908. From this place he went to the coast for a year, afterward returning to resume teaching in this country. It was while holding the principalship of the Mount Lincoln schools, near Palisade, in November 1911, he caught a heavy cold which developed into pneumonia and left his health shuttereed and his lungs in such condition that he developed tuberculosis.
In March 1912, Mr. Webber removed with his family to Ellensburg, Washington, with the hope that the climate would restore him to health, but the ravage of disease had been to[sic] great to be overcome more than temporarily. Last January he took a very bad turn from which he seemed unable to rally.
He bore his long illness with cheerfulness and hopefulness truly remarkable. He often talked of his plans for the future - how he expected to take university work, specialize and fit himself for a professorship in some univer-[sic] or college. His plans had always for their keynote a hope to pe[sic] able to give the greatest good within his power to humanity. He was a strong Christian character, confident always in its trust in the infinite wisdom of a Divine Ruler.
On August 17, 1916, Hugh Webber was united in marriage to Elsie D. Erickson, daughter of Mrs. E.H. Erickson of this place. To this union were born two sons, the youngest of whom opened his eyes in the world beyond. Besides his wee form, at Ellensburg cemetery, the remains of the father were laid.
The deepest sympathy is felt at Collbran for Mrs. Webber in this time of great sorrow.
Hugh Webber's life was about as time is measured, but it was rich in friends, in love, in spirituality and good deeds. His memory shall long dwell with us. C.B. Pitts (Plateau Voice, Jan 1, 1915, transcribed by J.S.)
WILSON, ARTHUR L.
Arthur L. Wilson, 73, Grand Junction, Colo., died Nov. 27, 1999, in a Grand Junction hospital. Services were held Dec. 1 at Good Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church, Grand Junction.
Arthur was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Jamestown, N.D., the son of Floyd and Lillian Wilson. He was raised in Underwood. Arthur married Doris Falck on Aug. 22, 1948.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; six children; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, ND) - Saturday, December 4, 1999, submitted by Jim Dezotell)
WOOD, MRS. R.A.
Mrs. R.A. Wood, of Morman mesa, died at her home last Monday. Catarrh of the stomach being the cause of her death. As we did not learn the particulars the obituary will be forthcoming next week. (Collbran Oracle, Sep 15, 1900, transcribed by J.S.)
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