Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with C Copyright (c) 1998, 1999 by Dick and June Ross. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. ______________________________________________________________ Dick and June extracted all the following obituaries from the MINING GAZETTE and they have been transcribed by various volunteers for the Houghton Co., MI USGenWeb Project. ______________________________________________________________ The Mining Gazette Date: March 24, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Elizabeth Jane CADWELL Headline: Mrs. John Cadwell, Old Pioneer Resident, Dead Mrs. Elizabeth Jane CADWELL, esteemed Calumet pioneer, wife of John Cadwell, died yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the family residence, 4870 Red Jacket shaft following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cadwell was well known in Calumet and had many friends who will mourn her death. She was born in Cambourne, England, February 25, 1858, and had been a resident of the Calumet district for forty years. Her two brothers, James and Thomas MILLS, built the first house in Laurium in the early eighties. Besides the husband there survive the following children: Mrs. John B. CADWELL of Tamarack; Mrs. William EPLETT of Calumet; John H. of Calumet; Harry of Flint; Raymond of Lake Linden and Willard of Laurium. A brother, Stephen MILLS of Flint, also survives. Mrs. Cadwell was an active member of the women's branch of the Rechabites. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 21, 1928 Decedent: John CADWELL Headline: John Cadwell, Well Known Resident of Calumet, Is Called. John CADWELL, aged 68, well known resident of the community, died Sunday morning following a brief illness. He was born in Camborne, England, May 12, 1860 and came to America in 1881 settling at Osceola where he was employed for a year before coming to Calumet. He was one of the first miners engaged at the Red Jacket shaft. He continued in the employ of the Calumet and Hecla Mining company until 1922 when he was pensioned. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. John B. CADWELL, of Tamarck; Mrs. John GUY, of Albion; Mrs. William EPPLET, of Laurium; John H. CADWELL, of Red Jacket Shaft location; Raymond, of Lake Linden; Harry, of Flint and Willard, of Calumet. Twenty-five grand children also survive. The remains have been removed to the home of the son John H., of the Red Jacket Shaft location. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with services in charge of Captain NICHOLLS, of the Calumet Salvation Army corps. The son, Harry CADWELL, was expected to arrive here from Flint last evening. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 8, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. George D. (Katherine CALVERLEY Headline: Mrs. G. D. Calverley, Formerly of Calumet, Dies in Milwaukee. Word has been received in Calumet of the death Saturday noon in Milwaukee of Mrs. Katherine CALVERLEY, former Calumet resident and widow of the late George D. Calverley. Mrs. Calverley was born in Ontonagon and remained in the Copper Country until eight years ago, when she moved to Milwaukee to take up her residence there. She was 56 years of age. The following children survive: Thomas D. of Calumet, John S. of Duluth, Mrs. J. P. CANNON of Milwaukee and Mrs. E. C. BURNS of Brinley, Mich. The remains will arrive here Monday noon and will be brought to the home of her sister Mrs. BRESNAHAN, of County Road, Raymbaultown. Funeral services will be held in Sacred Heart church Tuesday morning with interment in Lakeside. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 3, 1923 Decedent: Margaret CAMERON Headline: Death of Mrs. Cameron Mrs. Margaret CAMERON, 76 years old, widow of the late Captain John Cameron, died yesterday morning following an illness of several years. The late Mrs. Cameron was born in Green Bay, Mich., and came to the Calumet district when a young woman, having made her home in this district for sixty years. She had been an invalid for the past thirteen years. Mrs. Cameron is survived by the following children: Christina and Alec at home; Mrs. June OBORN and Mrs. Belle CALDER of Chicago; Mrs. Margaret JEFFRIES of Lansing and Donald of Arizona. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. The late Mrs. Cameron was one of the charter members of the Calumet Congregational church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from absent children. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 29, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Elmer CAMPBELL Headline: CAMPBELL Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon The funeral of the late Mrs. Elmer CAMPBELL who passed away at the family home on Seventh Street Saturday evening, will be held tomorrow afternoon with services at the house at 2:30. The late Mrs. Campbell was an old and highly respected resident of Houghton, the family having moved here from Hancock. She had been in ill health for a number of years. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Roy, of Milwaukee, and Donald, of Eau Claire; also two daughters, the Misses Jean and Linda, at home. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 27, 1920 Decedent: "Jack" CAMPBELL Headline: Death of "Jack" CAMPBELL War Veteran and Son of Former Hancock Resident is Killed. The remains of "Jack" CAMPBELL, son of Justice John Campbell, have arrived at the father's home in L'Anse from Tulsa, Okla. Campbell died in Tulsa as a result of injuries received when a derrick in the oil fields collapsed. The deceased was 29 years of age and a veteran of the world war. Justice Campbell is a former Hancock resident. At the outbreak of the war the deceased enlisted with the marines and saw service overseas. He was graduate of the L'Anse high school and after completing a law course was admitted to the bar in Springfield, Missouri. The funeral will be held in L'Anse tomorrow afternoon. The deceased is survived by his father and the following sisters: Douglass MCINTYRE, Grace and Jean of St. John, Washington, and Mrs. Harry CULVER of Georgia. The latter was with the deceased when he passed away. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 13 Jun 1922 Decedent: Mrs. William CAMPBELL Headline: TWO KILLED WHEN TRAIN HITS CAR; THREE INJURED Mrs William Campbell and her 18 months old infant were instantly killed and her two other children very badly injured Sunday evening when a South Shore freight train hit the automobile in which they were riding near Trout Creek, just over the Houghton county line to Ontonagon county. Mr Campbell who was driving, was hurt but his injuries are not serious. The two children who were hurt are in a serious condition but may recover. The Campbell family, prominent in Trout Creek where Mr. Campbell at one time ran a mill, were out for a ride Sunday evening. They had just put their car in commission and had taken it out Sunday for the first time this year. The party visited Agata Siding, a couple of miles west of Trout Creek, and were on their way home about 7 o'clock when the accident happened. A large pile of pulpwood piled near the track obstructed the view. The car turned onto the crossing just as a South Shore freight train reached this point. The train hit the rear of the automobile, instantly killing Mrs. Campbell and the infant child, which she was holding. The two other children, a girl about four years old and a boy of seven, who were seriously injured, were also in the rear seat. Transcribed by: Thelma Lawson CUDMORE ---------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 13 January 1923 Decedent: Exilda CARBONNEAU Headline: Death of Mrs. Carbonneau Mrs. Exilda Carbonneau, 6 years of age, died Thursday morning at her home in Chassell after a long illness. The late Mrs. Carbonneau was born in Canada on Nov. 22, 1856, but came to the Copper Country when only eight years of age. She was a member of the pioneer families of the district and resided in Chassell for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Archie, Peter and Fred and one daughter, Anna, at home. Five brothers, Charles and Peter of Houghton, and John, George and Archie Ruelle of Chassell, and one sister, Mrs. Eudeny Destrampe of Chassell, also survive. Requiem high mass will be said by Fr. Dufort at the Cassell Catholic church this morning and burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ---------------------------------------- Evening Copper Journal Date: April 14, 1925 Decedent: Stephen CARKEEK Headline: Stephen Carkeek Died Thursday Word was received in Houghton yesterday of the death at Pasadena, Cal., of Stephn M. CARKEEK, a former well known businessman of Houghton, who left here to reside in California 15 years ago. Mr. Carkeek is well remembered by the older residents of the Portage Lake towns, having been in business both in Hancock and Houghton. In the former he conducted a grocery business on Hancock street for many years being succeeded by Ed. M. LIEBLEIN, who was in his employ. At this same time, Mr. Carkeek owned a millinery establishment in Houghton. Later he established the first stock broker's office in Houghton as the representative of the Hayden-Stone company. This office was in a frame structure on the corner of Shelden and Isle Royale streets, the corner now occupied by the Atkin drug store. Here he received half hourly stock quotations and the office did a thriving business. Mr. Carkeek succeeded in amassing a considerable fortune, himself, through stock operations and invested the money later in Houghton real estate, at one time being one of the largest property owners in the town. Besides owning a considerable amount of property on West Shelden street, near the bridge, he erected several residences in East Houghton, which he later disposed of. At the time of his death he owned the Carkeek building on Shelden street. Since going to Pasadena Mr. Carkeek purchased a number of resident properties for renting purposes. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lottie TRATHEN, of Seattle, Wash., and two sons Dudley and Charles at Pasadena, Cal. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 1920 Decedent: Horace CARLEY Horace CARLEY, who left Keweenaw country some 47 years ago, and who has spent the greater part of that time in the west, has returned to his boyhood home, and again taken up his residence at Gratiot Lake, where his people resided in the fifties and sixties. He has leased the cleared portion of the EISTER lands there and will engage in stock-raising on a small scale. His father did a little exploring in the pioneer days on the CARLEY holdings at that place, and always claimed to have found traces of gold in the ore belt which outcrops near Gratiot Lake, this being a continuation of the same belt that was worked on the Mendota property near Lac La Belle in the sixties, and for the reduction of which, the smelter was built on the shore of that Lake. Horace intends to pump out the shaft on the Carley holdings and sink it deeper. Mr. Carley has spent several years in California and left there after the death of his mother, and says that Keweenaw possesses more charms than does the Golden state. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Theo. Carlson Headline: MRS. THEO. CARLSON DIED AT NEWBERRY The death of Mrs. Theo. Carlson of Elo occurred at Newberry yesterday morning. The remains will be brought to the Anderson morgue tomorrow and prepared for burial. Mrs. Carlson is survived by her husband and nine children. The funeral announcements will be made later. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ---------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 17, 1924 Decedent: Richard H. CARNE Headline: Death of R. H. Carne Well Known Houghton Resident Passes Away Saturday Morning Richard H. CARNE, 44 years old, a well known resident of Houghton passed away at his home on Edwards street, west Houghton, at 3 o'clock Saturday morning. The deceased was born in England and came to America with his parents when one year old. He had been a resident of the Copper Country for 14 years. The late Mr. Carne was a member of Houghton Lodge No. 218, F. & A. M., and member of Hancock Lodge, R. A. M. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Richard and Rueben, and one daughter, Miss Beatrice at home, and his father and mother who reside at Hurtontown. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 341 Edwards street, Rev. J. E. LEWIN, pastor of the Grace M. E. church, officiating. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 13, 1928 Decedent: William CARNE Headline: William Carne, Well Known Resident of Hurontown, Passes William CARNE, aged 72, well known resident of Hurontown, died suddenly Thursday morning. Death was caused by an acute heart disease. The late Mr. Carne was born in England but had been a resident of the Copper Country for more than 50 years. He had lived in Hurontown for the last 23 years. He is survived by two sons, Josiah of Painesdale and Peter of Detroit, and three daughters, Mrs. Albert BURNETT of Hurontown, Mrs. William BAWDEN of Hurontown, and Mrs. Ward HOWARD of Houghton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 14 Jan 1923 Decedent: James CARNEY Headline: MINER IS KILLED IN FALL-James Carney loses life in accident at Quincy Shaft James Carney, a young miner employed by the Quincy mining company, was almost instantly killed yesterday morning about 5 o'clock at the Quincy shaft, when he fell from the ascending skip. The deceased, who was 24 years of age, was a resident of Newtown, near Franklin. He is survived by his wife and seven brothers and sisters. The body has been removed to the O'Neill chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ----------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 30 June 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Thomas CARNEY Headline: DEATH OF MRS. THOMAS CARNEY-Esteemed Hancock Matron Passed Away Last Evening. Mrs. Thomas Carney passed away last evening at the family home on Ryan street. Members of the family were at the bedside at the time of her death, which was not unexpected. The deceased is a native of Ireland. She was born on April 20, 1858. After coming to this country she resided for a time at Boston, Massachusetts, where she was later married. She is survived by her husband, 9 children, 14 grandchildren and a brother. They are William, Joseph and John of Hancock; Thomas of Escanaba, Mrs. F. C. Middleton of Crosby, Minn, Mrs. William Rademacher of Chicago, Mrs. Patrick Scanlan and the Misses Nellie and Alice of Hancock. Mrs. Carney was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H., and of the Ladies league of St. Patrick's church. She was active in church circles and was a devout Catholic. The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Patrick's church, Rev. Fr. Corcoran officiating. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ---------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: May 30, 1919 Decedent: Phillip CARROLL Headline: Untimely Death of Phillip CARROLL is Shock to District Well Known Hancock Resident Meets end Suddenly. Seldom in the history of the city has the news of the death of one of its leading citizens been received with such widespread regret as that of Phillip CARROLL, esteemed Hancock resident, who died unexpectedly early Tuesday, while visiting the Carroll property on the lake front in Houghton. Mr. Carroll had innumerable friends in Hancock and the remainder of the Copper Country and to them the news of his death came as a shock. Mr. Carroll left his home on Cooper avenue early in the morning to enjoy his customary morning walk. Members of the Mineral Range switch crew saw him in the vicinity of the dock and later near the Carroll launch, "Morgan", which is partly submerged near the dock. Mr. Carroll was considering plans to raise the boat and it is believed that while standing on the upper deck, which is above the water, inspecting the craft he was caught unawares by the swell from a passing boat and thrown from the deck. On returning the switch crew found the body lying partly in shallow water with two bruises on the face, which Mr. Carroll was believed to have received in a fall and which caused his death. There was no water in his lungs. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., Mr. Carroll came to Hancock when a boy and served his apprenticeship as a moulder at the Hodge foundry. He and his brothers established a foundry in West Hancock and later the plant was moved to Houghton where for many years it was one of the leading industries until destroyed by fire several years ago. Mr. Carroll was a member of Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are the widow, two daughters, Miss Ethel at home and Mrs. K. K. HOOD of Joplin, Mo., a son Dr. Phillip of Stephenson, Mich., and the following brothers and sisters: The Misses Catherine and Mary E., Mrs. J. H. DUFRESNE, Michael, James and Richard of Houghton. The funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from relatives. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 5, 1922 Decedent: Edward CARTER Headline: Well Known Calumet Resident is Summoned Edward CARTER, Sr., pioneer Calumet resident, died suddenly Monday night at the home of his son, Edward Carter, 1422 Rockland street. Mr. Carter was well known throughout the district and had been active up to the time of his death despite the loss of his sight which he suffered in a mining accident in the Calumet and Hecla mine in 1875. He was born in Redruth, Cornwall, in 1844 and spent his youth in Wales. He came to Calumet in 1875 and had been a resident here ever since. Surviving are the following children: Joseph and John of Terre Haute, Ind., Willia of Chicago, Evelyn, Thomas and George of Detroit, Fred of Gladstone, Mich., and Mrs. Harold OATES of Marquette. Mr. Carter was a member of the Union Temple of Honor. Arrangements for the funeral will not be completed until out-of-town relatives are heard from. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: July 27, 1925 Decedent: Lorus CERTELEC Headline: Calumet Man Summoned Lorus CERTELEC, aged 52, passed away at his home in Raymbaultown yesterday after a brief illness. Mr. Certelec was born in Slovania, had been a resident of Calumet for twenty-six years and was an employ of the Calument & Hecla Mining company. Besides the widow, three children, John, Joseph and Mrs. Louis RAPACARRE of Calumet survive. The deceased was a member of the Slovenian Catholic Union and of the St. Joseph's society. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 11, 1923 Decedent: Alexander S. CHADBOURNE Headline: A. S. Chadbourne is Dead Former Houghton Resident Dies After Operation in Buffalo Word has been received here of the death in Buffalo last Saturday of Alexander S. CHADBOURNE, better known to his friends as "Sandy." Mr. Chadbourne's death followed an operation for appendicitis. The late Mr. Chadbourne was 37 years of age and was born and raised in Houghton. He left here a number of years ago and has made his home in the east for the past several years. His mother, Mrs. T. L. Chadborne, three brothers, Thomas, Waldemar and Humphrey, and two sisters, Mrs. R. B. HARKNESS and Mrs. F. W. DENTON;, survive. Mrs. Harkness left Sunday for Buffalo where the funeral will be held tomorrow. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: November 8, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. Humphrey W. CHADBOURNE Headline: Death of Mrs. CHADBOURNE. Word Received of Death of Former Houghton Resident in East. Word has been received in Houghton of the death in Boston, Mass., of Mrs. Humphrey W. CHADBOURNE, formerly Miss Elizabeth STURGIS. No details were given in the message beyond the fact that Mrs. Chadbourne passed away last Monday. Mrs. Chadbourne was prominent socially during her residence here and is remembered by all of the older residents. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 10, 1920 Decedent: Miss Annie CHAMPION Headline: Principal of Field School is Summoned Miss Annie CHAMPION, forty-two years of age, well known Calumet educator and principal of the Eugene Field school at Swedetown, died yesterday morning, following an operation. Miss Champion had been ailing for some time but her condition was not considered serious until Friday, when she was removed from school and taken to her home and later to the hospital. Miss Champion was a graduate of the Calumet high school and the Ypsilanti Normal. She was born in Calumet and taught here for twenty-two years. She was well known throughout the district and the news of her death has been learned with genuine regret. She was an active member of the Calumet M.E. church and at the time of her death was the principal of the M.E. Sunday school. She was also a member of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies. Surviving her is one brother, Edward CHAMPION of 2654 Union street, where she had made her home since the death of her mother four months ago. The funeral probably will be held Monday afternoon from the brother's residence with Rev. D. C. LITTLEJOHN officiating, and burial will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 22 April, 1923 Decedent: John CHAPMAN HUBBELL PIONEER DEAD Succumbs Follwing Illness of Six Weeks-Funeral Tomorrow. John Chapman, 76 years of age, died yesterday morning at his home in Hubbell. He had been ill for six weeks. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the German Lutheran church to Maple Hill cemetery, the Rev. Arthur Juneau officiating. Mr. Chapman is survived by his widow and the following sons and daughters: Wilbert, Howard and Edward of Waukegan, Rudolph of Detroit, Mrs. Lena Dacust of Pequaming, Mrs. Mary Sundbury and Mrs. Stone of Tamarach Mills. The deceased was born in England. When he was three years old the family came to the United States and settled in Detroit. At the age of 21 the deceased came to the Copper Country, locating in Keweenaw county where he resided until 1883 when he moved to Hubbell. Mr. Chapman was a member of Court Gold Eagle, Foresters of America, and the society will have charge of the funeral. Transcribed by: Thelma Lawson Cudmore ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: May 3, 1919 Decedent: William CHAPMAN Headline: Death of William CHAPMAN Well Known Copper Country Resident, Here 66 Years, Passes. William CHAPMAN, aged 85, one of the oldest pioneer residents of the Copper Country, died at the family home on a farm near Phoenix after an illness of several months. Aliments incident to advanced age were the cause of death. Mr. Chapman was born in England and when a boy came to America. Locating at Mount Clemens, Mich. A year later he came to the Copper Country, making his home in Houghton for a years, and in 1853 he went to Keweenaw where he worked as a carpenter fro various mining companies. More than 50 years ago he purchased a farm about two miles south of Phoenix and he made his home there every since. He leaves two sons, William and James of Laurium, and three daughters, the Misses Clara, Alice and Hanna at home. Ten grand children also survive. Mr. Chapman was actively identified with the industrial development of the upper peninsula and he was one of its respected citizens. He was a staunch republican and always took an active part in Keweenaw county politics, having served as a member of the board of supervisors over 20 years. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home and burial in the Eagle River cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 28, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Peter CHARRIER Headline: Death of Mrs. CHARRIER Former Well Known Calumet Resident is Summoned in Detroit. Word has been received by Mrs. Joseph ASSELIN, Sixth street, of the death in Detroit Sunday of her sister, Mrs. Peter CHARRIER, well known former Copper Country resident. Mrs. Charrier was born in Green Island, Quebec, 44 years ago but spent practically her entire life here. For a number of years she resided in Hancock, from where the family moved to Detroit two years ago. Surviving are the husband and six children, Peter of Seattle, Mrs. TIFFE, Mrs. Arthur RUNDELL, Arthur, Clarence and Ernest, at home. Mrs. Charrier was well known here and the news of her death will be received with keen regret by her many friends. No arrangements have been made for the funeral. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 24, 1929 Decedent: Mary CHEVALLIER Headline: Mrs. Mary Chevallier of Hubbell Summoned Mrs. Mary CHEVALLIER, aged 76, well known resident, passed away yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edgar LATOUR, Hubbell. Death followed a prolonged illness. Mrs. Chevallier, who was born in Canada, had a host of friends here who were grieved to learn of her passing. She was a member of the Altar society of St. Cecelia's church and of the Third Order of St. Francis. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Edward of Flint, Joseph and Mrs. Thomas CHARBONEAU of Cleveland, Alvin and Lawrence of Detroit, Mrs. George MAJOR of Cheboygan, Mrs. Alfred ROBERTS of Flint and Mrs. LATOUR of Hubbell. Twenty-two grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete, awaiting word from relatives. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: May 10, 1910 Decedent: Captain Benjamin F. Chynoweth Headline: Prominent Mining Man Passes Away Captain B. F. Chynoweth Dies at Home in Houghton from Paralytic Stroke. Captain Benjamin F. Chynoweth, one of the most prominent mining men of the copper country, died yesterday morning at his home in West Houghton. Paralysis, from which the deceased had been a sufferer for several months, was the cause of death. Captain Chynoweth had lived in Houghton comparatively only a few years. He was known as one of the pioneer mining men of Ontonagon county, where he had spent most of his active life, at Rockland. Captain Benjamin F. Chynoweth was born sixty-five years ago in 1851, the son of John and Phillipa Chynoweth, in Pottsville, Pa. He was reared in Ontonagon county to which place his father brought the family in 1855. Captain John Chynoweth came to the copper country to become superintendent of the National mine. He was a native of Cornwall and had mining experience, in his native country, in Spain and in Pennsylvania before coming to Lake Superior. Eventually he managed various copper country mines and died in Houghton in 189996. Benjamin F. Chynoweth was educated in the public schools of Ontonagon county and at Albion college, the University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor Business college. He became associated in business with his father in 1887 and continued with him until 1899, having charge of the National mine for some years. He was personally owner of the Masa mine for one year, 1898, and sold it to the present owning company. Mr. Chynoweth had large mining interests in the west. He was connected with Ontonagon country banks and with the Citizens' National bank of Houghton as a director. He always was a Republican in politics and held the offices of supervisor and county surveyor in Ontonagon county, serving fifteen years in the latter capacity. Captain Chynoweth is survived by five children, John, Curtis, Beryl, Benjamin and Theodore. Transcribed by: Jacqueline J. Scherr ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: March 3, 1923 Decedent: Mary CHYNOWETH Headline: Copper Country Pioneer Summoned Yesterday The death of Mrs. Mary CHYNOWETH, copper country pioneer, occurred yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at her home on Pewabic street, following an illness of a week. The late Mrs. Chynoweth was born in Cambourne, England in 1844 and came to America about fifty-five years ago, coming directly to the copper country, first locating in Rockland, later she moved to Greenland and then to Centennial and twenty years ago moved to Laurium where she had since made her home. The following children survive: William Chynoweth of Ripley; John of Laurium, Frank of Laurium; Mrs. Anna LOOMIS, Mrs. Edith BOBB; Mrs. Thomas HOATSON and Mrs. W. L. STANNARD of Laurium; Mrs. H. T. LEWIS of Houghton. Four nephew also survive. The late Mrs. Chynoweth was an active member of the Laurium M. E. church, of the Missionary society and Ladies Aid. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the home. Rev. Lewis KEAST will officiate and interment will be in Lake View. A granddaughter, Mrs. Byron SHOVE of Ironwood, has arrived here for the funeral and a grandson, Edwin LOOMIS of Cleveland, Ohio, is also expected here. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 21, 1928 Decedent: Thomas CHYNOWETH Headline: Thomas Chynoweth Is Summoned Here After Brief Illness Thomas M. CHYNOWETH, aged 41, popular and highly esteemed Red Jacket resident, died late Sunday night at his home on Portland street following a brief illness. He was stricken suddenly a few days ago with acute heart trouble and his condition since had been critical. He was born in Greenland and spent his entire life in the Copper Country. He was active in community affairs, having served the village of Red Jacket as a member of the fire department, as village assessor and as councilman. In the latter capacity he was the oldest member of the council in point of service and was president pro tem of the village. Fraternally he was a member of Calumet Lodge, No. 404 B. P. O. E. and of Calumet Aerie, No. 352, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are the widow and two children, Elizabeth, a student at the University of Michigan, and James, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. James BISCOMBE and Mrs. James B. CHYNOWETH, of Highland Park, Mich.; Mrs. William ROSSSEMERGY, of Centennial; James MILFORD of Ferndale; William F. MILFORD and S. C. CHYNOWETH of Calumet. The daughter is expected to arrive home from Ann Arbor Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home on Portland street. Services will be conducted by the Rev. William YAUCH, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 28, 1922 Decedent: Joseph CLIFFE Headline: Death Comes Suddenly to Well Known Citizen Joseph CLIFFE died suddenly yesterday afternoon, the end coming wholly without warning. Mr. Cliffe went to the Odd Fellow hall, which is being renovated, to see how the work was progressing. He toppled over as he stepped inside the hall and expired immediately. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Cliffe was 61 years of age, was born in England but had spent the greater portion of his life here. He was for a number of years employed by the Quincy Mining Co. Mr. Cliffe had been in poor health for some time but his condition was not considered alarming. Funeral arrangements will be completed today. The deceased is survived by his mother, three brothers, James, William and Ernest of Hancock, and two sisters, Mrs. Nell MCLEOD of Flint and Mrs. John BREWER of this city. Mr. Cliffe was a member of Hancock lodge of Odd Fellows and of Mistletoe lodge, Sons of St. George of Quincy. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: November 7, 1928 Decedent: Charles CLIFFORD Headline: Charles Clifford, Well Known Local Resident, Is Dead Charles William CLIFFORD, aged 81, passed away at his home, 217 Douglass street, Houghton, Wednesday afternoon at 5:30. He had been ailing for some time. Death was said to have been hastened by the recent death of a son, William CLIFFORD. Mr. Clifford was born on December 31, 1847, in Toronto, Canada, where as a youth he attended the grammar schools and later a preparatory college. He had made his home in Houghton for 26 years and was widely know throughout the Portage Lake district. Word of his death was a shock to his friends. Mr. Clifford was a great lover of flowers and for years spent a great portion of his time in their cultivation. Flower enthusiasts from all over the county were wont to visit him when in search of some special specimen. Mr. Clifford was especially successful in the cultivation of sweet peas, dahlias and asters and many of his entries won prizes at county fairs. Mr. Clifford is survived by the widow, one daughter, Mrs. J. HUBER of Quincy, and two sons, James T. of the Quincy smelting works and F. X. CLIFFORD at home. Seven grandchildren and a nephew in Detroit also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago in August. The funeral of Mr. Clifford will be held from St. Ignatius church at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Friends are requested to send no flowers. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Evening Copper Journal Date: April 12, 1925 Decedent: George CLOUTHIER Headline: Pioneer Resident a Victim of Pneumonia George CLOUTHIER, pioneer resident of Lake Linden, passed away Sunday at his home on Mill street. Mr. Clouthier had been ailing for several years from minor ailments and up to last Wednesday was up and around when he contracted pneumonia and was taken critically ill. His death is regretted by his many friends. The deceased was born in Canada 68 years ago, and came to this country in 1874, settling in Lake Linden, and making his residence on Front street. In late years the family had been keeping a boarding house at the corner of Trap Rock bridge and Mill street. Mr. Clouthier was in the political field for over 18 years, holding the office of overseer of highways, when a week ago he was defeated at the election. Those who survive him are his wife, 10 children and 21 grand-children. The children are: George P. and Louis, of Hubbell; Mrs. Wesley SCHLEETER, Mrs. Archie FOUNTAIN; Mrs. Irving DULONG and Walter of Lake Linden; Mrs. John B. GAREAU, of Detroit; Mrs. Joseph RHEANME, of Lake Linden; and Henry, Raymond and Delia, at home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's church, Rev. Fr. NIVARD officiating. Interment will be in Mount Calvary cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 20, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. Nicholas CLYMO Headline: Passes Away in Detroit Mrs. Nicholas CLYMO, Formerly a Resident Here, Dead. Word was received here in Houghton yesterday of the death in Detroit that morning of Mrs. Nicholas CLYMO, until two years ago a resident of Houghton. Mrs. Clymo had been making her home with a son in Detroit since that time. Mrs. Clymo is survived by her husband, formerly a mining captain at the Quincy, one son, Charles, in Detroit, and one sister, Mrs. George GETRAL, of Houghton. The remains will be brought to Houghton, arriving here Friday night. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 18, 1928 Decedent: Nicholas CLYMO Headline: Nicholas Clymo, Pioneer Miner, to Be Buried Today Funeral services for the late Nicholas CLYMO, aged 86, one of the real early miners of the Copper Country, who passed away Wednesday, will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles R. LITTLE, in Hurontown this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. L. H. SCHANK, pastor of the Hurontown M. E. church, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. The late Mr. Clymo was born in Camborne, Cornwall, England, but had been a resident of the Copper Country since 1865. When he first came to this district, he was employed as a miner in the Shelden Columbia mine and later he worked for the Calumet & Hecla for many years. He was well known throughout the district and was highly esteemed. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Charles R. LITTLE of Hurontown, Mrs. Thomas WHITTLE of Hancock,, and Mrs. James TRATHEN of Detroit, and two sons, John and Nicholas of Detroit. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: August 3, 1920 Decedent: Henry COCKING Headline: Henry Cocking Summoned Well Known Wolverine Resident Passes After Long Illness. Henry COCKING, well known copper country resident, died Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock at the family residence on Wolverine street, Wolverine, of a complication of disease. The late Mr. Cocking was 60 years of age and is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. Bert WILLIAMS of Port Huron, Henry of Kansas, Mrs. William PAULI of Ahmeek, Thomas of Flint and Williard of Howell, Mich. Two sisters, William POLGLASE and Mrs. Mary MITCHELL of Great Falls, Montana, also survive. The deceased was born in Keweenaw county and has made his home in Wolverine for the last 23 years. He was a member of Court John A. Hobb, Foresters of America. Mr. Cocking was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cocking, who resided at the old Central Mine for over thirty years. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: August 3, 1920 Decedent: Henry COCKING Headline: Death of Henry COCKING Occurred this Morning. Henry COCKING aged 60 years passed away this morning at the family residence on Wolverine street, Wolverine following a several days' illness. The late Mr. Cocking was one of Keweenaw county's best known and respected citizens, having been born at Copper Falls, spending his entire life in the county. Besides a widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Bert WILLIAMS, of Port Huron; Mrs. William PAUIL, of Ahmeek; Harry of Kansas; Williard of Howell and Thomas of Flint. Two sisters also survive. They are Mrs. William POLGLASS and Mrs. Mary MITCHELL of Great Falls, Mont. The funeral arrangements for which have not been completed, will be held under the auspices of Court John A. Bobb, Foresters of American, of which organization the deceased was a member. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 9, 1929 Decedent: Thomas R. COLLINS Headline: Dies at Hancock Hospital. Thomas R. COLLINS, aged 70, well known Copper Country resident died yesterday morning at St. Joseph's hospital in Hancock where he has made his home for the past year. He was taken ill with pneumonia Sunday and failed rapidly, passing away shortly before noon. The deceased was a lifelong resident of this district. For a number of years he was employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company but had retired several years ago. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Etta COLLINS, of Suisun, Calif. A granddaughter, Miss Etta AUBIN, of Suisun, also survives. The remains were brought to the SHEA funeral chapel yesterday to rest there until the funeral arrangements for which have not been completed. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 25, 1920 Decedent: Williams COLLINS Headline: Finds an Aged Resident Dead in Waltz Building The body of William COLLINS, an aged resident of Calumet, was found shortly before noon, yesterday, in his room at the Waltz building on Pine street, his death having occurred the day before. He was found sitting in a chair near the stove, indicating that death had occurred very suddenly. The late Mr. Collins had been a resident of this community for about forty years, spending part of his time on his farm near Osceola, but for the past two years, living in the Waltz Building. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: ____________ 26, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. August COLOMBE Headline: Death of Mrs. COLOMBE Houghton Woman, Resident Here Many Years, is Summoned Mrs. August COLOMBE, 75 years of age, a resident of this district for over 45 years, died Sunday morning at the home of her son, Fred Colombe, in Houghton. Death was due to ailments incident to Mrs. Colombe's advanced age. Mrs. Colombe was born in Canada and came to the Copper Country about 46 years ago. For the greater part of that time Mrs. Colombe resided on a farm east of Houghton on the Chassell road. She was the widow of August Columbe, who died about a year ago. Mrs. Colombe is survived by five sons, August and Alex of Duluth, Louis of Detroit, and Fred and Adolph of Houghton. August arrived here yesterday to attend the funeral which is to be held this morning at 9 o'clock from St. Ignatius church to Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 29, 1920 Decedent: William C. CONDON Headline: Former Cashier First National Bank Passes William C. CONDON, former cashier of the First National Bank of Hancock, died yesterday afternoon in Ann Arbor where he had made his home for the past several years. Mr. Condon was 90 years of age and is survived by a sister in Detroit and the following children: Attorney Frank C., John C., cashier of the First National Bank, and Mrs. Jane C. MACLEAN of this city; William who resides in the west; the Misses Anna and Lillian of Ann Arbor. Mr. Condon's condition of late had been serious, although reports of an encouraging nature were received from his bedside early in the week. Frank and John Condon and Mrs. MacLean left last evening via Chicago for Ann Arbor to attend the funeral, which will probably be held Sunday afternoon. The late Mr. Condon came to the Lake Superior region in 1860, locating in Ontonagon, where he was a merchant for a number of years. He then came to Hancock and went into business at Quincy, disposing of this interest in the store, later to engage in the mercantile business in Hancock at the site of the Hancock Dry Goods company, of which Mr. Condon and Mrs. MacLean have been the owners for several years. A vacancy occurring in the office of cashier of the First National Bank in Hancock brought about Mr. Condon's election to the position, which he filled for 20 years, severing his connection with the institution about 12 years ago to retire to private life. Mr. Condon had a great many friends in Hancock and throughout the copper region who will learn of his demise with sincere regret. Call Hancock "Home". While not a native of the city and despite the fact that he made his home in Ann Arbor in recent years, Mr. Condon always regarded this city as his legal residence even to the extent of refusing to exercise his right of franchise in any place but Hancock. He loved Hancock and was proud of it. Interest in the advancement of this city went hand in hand with care for the advancement of the particular enterprises in which he was engaged. His business affiliations and large realty holdings gave him a great deal of opportunity to act for the public benefit and increase the prestige of the city opportunities he was quick to make use of. The career of Mr. Condon was largely typical of the careers of a number of men of affairs who have grown up with the community and have contributed materially to its benefit. Mr. Condon's fraternal affiliations were with the Elks and Masons, being a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge of Houghton, a charter member of Gate of Temple chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and was one of the first to be elected a priest of the chapter. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: September 17, 1924 Decedent: Tony COPPO Headline: One Man Missing in C. & H. Fire Blaze on 57th Level of Mine Forces Suspension. Fire on the 57th level between Calumet No. 4 shaft and the Red Jacket shaft of the Calumet & Hecla conglomerate mine last night forced a temporary suspension of mining operations in the property. One man Tony COPPO, pumpman on the 56th level of No. 4 shaft, was missing last night and had not been located up to a late hour despite efforts of rescue crews to penetrate that part of the mine. Coppo was the first man to observe the fire. About 5 o'clock he telephoned to the pumpman on the 62nd level of the same shaft and asked him if he could smell smoke and gas. The pumpman, whose name is ROST, replied that he could. Coppo then asked Rost to ring for the skip and on the way up to signal for a stop at the 56th level to pick him up. Rost did so and waited at the 56th level for Coppo as long as he dared but found no trace of the man and finally forced to go on without him when the smoke and fumes became too dense for safety. The smoke and gas penetrated other parts of the mine meantime and none of the night shift was sent down. Fire fighting crews entered the mine but it was 10:30 o'clock before the fire was definitely located on the 57th level between No. 4 shaft and the Red Jacket shaft. The heat and the gas and smoke made the task of fighting the fire difficult and relief crews wee at once organized and sent into the mine in relays. Gas was observed in all parts of the Calumet & Hecla conglomerate system as far as Hecla and No. 5 Tamarack but it was said the fire was localized on the 57th level near the Red Jacket shaft. The fire, which is confined to a small area, broke out between shifts. The day shift men had come to surface and the few men left in the mine easily made their escape, with the exception of Coppo. Early in the evening attempts to reach the fire through No. 4 shaft were abandoned and efforts then were confined to the Red Jacket shaft. It is believed the fire will not extend to other parts of the mine, but will be controlled and confined to the 57th level, a short crosscut between the two shafts. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 1924 Decedent: Valentino COPPO Headline: Funeral Services for Pioneer Resident Held. The funeral of the late Valentino COPPO, aged 77, who died at this home at Lake View Sunday afternoon, was held from St. Mary's Italian church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The deceased was one of the districts's best known pioneers. The widow, two sons, John of Seattle and Michael at home, and a daughter, Mary, at home, survive. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: No Date Decedent: William CORBEIL Headline: Bill Corbeil Suicides; Poor Health is Motive William CORBEIL, better known throughout the length and breadth of the Copper Country as "Bill," ended his life yesterday morning by shooting himself with a high powered sporting rifle which he purchased a week ago, ostensibly as a gift to an old friend. Poor health was the motive for the act. His affairs were in good shape and he was comfortably well fixed but for the past five years he had been troubled by ill health which gradually developed into melancholy. For the past five months or so he had been despondent and his friends and relatives believe that this despondency temporarily unbalanced him. Mr. Corbeil seemed much as usual yesterday morning. He announced his intention of visiting a barber shop which he did, and returned about the middle of the morning to the home of his sister, Mrs. Rudolph ZERBST, where he was making his home. On returning home he removed his collar and tie, placing them on a table, and then went into the woodshed where he placed the rifle under his chin and pulled the trigger. Death must have been instantaneous. The exact time of the shot is not known. An employe of the Cudahy Packing company heard the shot but paid no particular attention to it. As close as he can recall, it was just before 11 o'clock. Rudolph ZERBST, returning from work about ten minutes to 12, went into the shed to get some coal and found the body. He notified the sheriff's office and Coroner Charles R. LITTLE and they took charge of the case. A coroner's jury consisting of Tim DOYLE, Jack RUHL, Wallie WICKSTROM, Al ANDERSON, R. H. NICKERSON and James SULLIVAN was impaneled and an inquest will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The late Mr. Corbeil was 55 years of age. He was born in Lake Linden and has lived practically all of his life in the county. He was well known here, especially in the palmy days of the district, and his keen wit and likeable personality made his company always in demand. A few years ago Mr. Corbeil established his residence at Woodside, near Dollar Bay, where he ran a small truck farm, in company with a brother. Continued ill health made it necessary for Mr. Corbeil to give up this enterprise and he had made his home in Houghton with his sister, Mrs. Zerbst, since that time. Three brothers and three sisters survive. They are Albert of Houghton, Charles of Grand Rapids, Edward of Lake Linden, Mrs. William FERGUSON and Mrs. Rudolph ZERBST of Houghton, and Sister M. Ernestine of Notre Dame, Ind. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 22, 1922 Decedent: Peter CORBEIL Headline: Peter CORBEIL, Pioneer of District, Summoned Peter CORBEIL, 80 years of age, one of the pioneers of the Copper Country passed away early yesterday morning at the home of a daughter in Houghton. Mr. Corbeil's death followed an illness of a week. On February 14 he lapsed into unconsciousness and then gradually sank without awakening until the end came yesterday. The late Mr. Corbeil was born in Quebec. He came to the Copper Country in 1861, 60 years ago. Mr. Corbeil landed at Eagle Harbor and resided there for some time, at one time being mayor of the village. Later Mr. Corbeil moved to Lake Linden where he resided for almost 50 years and where he conducted a blacksmithing business for 38 years. Mr. Corbeil was one of the best known residents of the Copper Country and enjoyed a remarkable acquaintance. About two years ago Mr. Corbeil came to Houghton to make his home and has resided here ever since. The late Mr. Corbeil was a charter member of the St. Jean de Baptiste society and was also a member of the Maccabees of Lake Linden. Seven sons and daughters, 29 grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive Mr. Corbeil. The sons and daughters are Albert, of Detroit; Charles, of Grand Rapids; Sister M. Ernestine of Danville, Ill.; William, of Houghton; Edward, of Lake Linden; Mrs. William FERGUSON of Houghton and Mrs. Rudolph ZERBST of Houghton. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Ignatius church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 11 May, 1923 Decedent: Mrs. Henry CORGAN Headline: DEATH OF MRS. HENRY CORGAN Former well known Copper Country Matron Dies in Detroit Word has been received here of the recent death in Detroit of Mrs. Henry Corgan, esteemed copper country resident. Mrs. Corgan was a native of Houghton county for many years previous to her departure for Detroit two years ago. She made her home in Copper Harbor where Mr. Corgan was keeper of the Copper Harbor lighthouse. Mrs. Corgan had many friends here by whom her death is mourned. She was born in Hurontown seventy years ago. Surviving are the husband and the following children: Katherine, Mae and Rose of Detroit, Henry of Duluth, Emmet of Minneapolis and Courtney of Newport, Conn. No word was received here as to the funeral arrangements. Transcribed by: Thelma Lawson Cudmore ------------------------------------------------ Evening Copper Journal Date: May 29, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. James CORNISH Headline: Mrs. James Cornish Died This Morning Mrs. James CORNISH, 235 Edwards street, Houghton, died at St. Joseph's hospital this morning at 4:30 o'clock after a short illness. The deceased was born in Cornwall, England, 67 years ago and came to the United States when she was three years of age, and made her home in the Copper Country where she spent all her life. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Joseph FITZPATRICK, of Marquette; Mrs. William BRAUN, of Detroit; Mrs. Herman ROSSBERG, of Keweenaw Bay; Mrs. Eldred TETVIAS, of Houghton; Mrs. Graham WITTE and Amelia at home; one brother Thomas E. RICHARDS, of Houghton; and two sisters Mrs. James FISCHER, of Houghton, and Mrs. Kate COCKING, of Flint. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting word from relatives. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 14, 1923 Decedent: Mrs. William CORNISH Headline: Summoned in Detroit Mrs. William Cornish, Former Local Resident, is Stricken Word has been received here of the recent death in Detroit of Mrs. William CORNISH, former resident of Tamarack, following an illness of several years with heart disease. Mrs. Cornish was born in Central thirty-eight years ago and resided here until about ten years ago when she with her husband moved to Detroit. Besides a husband, she is survived by her father, Richard RULE and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. James TRETHEWAY, Mrs. Henry THOMAS, Mrs. Florence VINCENT, Mrs. Charles JANE and Arthur, Charles, Frank and George RULE all of Detroit. Interment was made in Detroit. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: May 2, 1924 Decedent: William COUMBE Headline: William Coumbe Summoned Former Resident Dies After Short Illness in Jackson Word was received here yesterday of the death of William COUMBE, former well known local man, at Jackson, Michigan, following a short illness. The late Mr. Coumbe was 69 years of age and during his residence in Calumet was employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company, of which he was a silver medal man and a pensionaire. He had made his home in Jackson for the past two years. Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. James DUNN, of Powabic street and Mrs. Kate WILDE, of Detroit and a brother Thomas, of Cleveland. He was a member of Calumet Lodge, No. 134, I. O. O. F. and of Court North Star, Foresters of America. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 12 May 1923 Decedent: Arthur M. COX Headline: INJURIES PROVE FATAL TO C. & H. BLAST VICTIM Injuries received two weeks ago when he drilled into a "missed" hole, proved fatal to Arthur M. Cox of Allouez, a miner, this morning. Mr. Cox was employed in the Gratiot shaft of the Seneca Copper Corporation. Mr. Cox was well known in the district. He was forty-one years of age and had been a resident here for many years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose Cox, and four children, Mae, Florence, Edgar, and Clarence. A brother, Thomas of Detroit, also survive. Mr. Cox was a member of Boscawn lodge, No. 699, F. & A. M. of Chasewater, England, Court John A. Bobb, Foresters of America, and One and All lodge, Sons of St. George. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the Kearsarge M. E. church. Rev. Bunney, the pastor will officiate and burial will be in Lake View. The funeral will be in charge of Keweenaw lodge, F. and A. M. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: February 25, 1920 Decedent: John CRAGO, Sr. Headline: Crago Funeral Tomorrow. Internment Will Take Place in Lake View Cemetery. The funeral of the late John CRAGO, Sr., who passed away at his home at 123 Atlantic street Wednesday evening will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the Laurium M.E. church, the Rev. Lewis Keast officiating. Interment will be in Lake View cemetery. The late Mr. Crago was 76 years of age and was born in England. Besides his wife there survive six sons, four daughters and two stepsons. The are: Mrs. Selina RICKARD, Mrs. John WHEAR, John and Samuel Crago of Port Arthur, Mrs. William PAINTER of Flint, William of Hibbing, Albert of Superior, Mrs. John HEFER of Lake Linden, Richard and Absolom of Houghton, Josiah REED of Bloomfield, N.J., and Thomas J. REED of Fort Madison, Wis. Twenty-five grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 16, 1990 Decedent: Miss Bessie M. CRAIG Headline: Miss Bessie M. CRAIG Victim of Pneumonia Miss Bessie M. CRAIG, aged 37, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Craig of Beech street, Tamarack, died early yesterday morning at the Tamarack hospital after an illness of ten days of pneumonia. Miss Craig was an estimable young woman, of beautiful character and charming disposition, and her untimely death is deeply regretted. Miss Craig was born at Ripley, coming to Calumet with her parents when a young woman and had been a resident of Tamarack for 15 years. She was a devout Christian, a member of the Calumet Congregational church, and was keenly interested in community work in patriotic and public enterprises. She was an accomplished musician, a student of the violin and had appeared in public on numerous occasions. Besides the parents, the following brothers and sisters survive: John of Ripley; William and Alex, Jr., of Duluth; Chauncey, Kenneth and Robert at home, and Mrs. Carl WINKLER of Duluth. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 8, 1922 Decedent: Joe CRAIG Headline: Injuries Prove Fatal Crushed in Log Jam, Member of Erickson Post Dies. Joe CRAIG, an ex-service man and a member of the Alfred Erickson Post of the American Legion, passed away at noon yesterday at St. Joseph's hospital. The deceased was injured in a log jam at Pryor's camp a short time ago. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 a.m. from St. Ignatius church with burial at Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 29 November 1922 Decedent: Michael CRAVERO Headline: Funeral of Vet Saturday Funeral services for the late Michael Cravero, world war veteran, son of Mr. and Ms. Louis Cravero of Ahmeek, who died this week at Roosevelt hospital in Battle Creek, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Mary's church. Rev. Fr. Greco, the pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Lake View. The body arrived here Wednesday and was taken to the home of the parents. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ---------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: June 16, 1918 Decedent: J. Abner CREBASSA Headline: Keweenaw County Prosecutor Dead J. Abner Crebassa Succumbs After Brief Illness - Take Remains to L'Anse. Calumet, June 15 - J. Abner Crebassa, prosecuting attorney of Keweenaw county, died early last evening at the Calumet Public hospital following an illness of but a few weeks with a complication of diseases. It was not generally known that Mr. Crebassa was seriously ill until yesterday. But a short time ago he recovered from a lengthy illness and was believed to be again on the road to health. The news of his passing occasioned deep regret in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties, in all of which he was very well known. The late Mr. Crebassa was 27 years of age. He was born and raised in L'Anse and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Crebassa of that place. He is survived by his widow, his parents, and one brother, Nelson. Mr. Crebassa at the time of his death was serving his second term as prosecutor in Keweenaw county. He had what was considered a very promising career ahead of him. He was a graduate of the University of Detroit, where he made a brilliant record, being president of his class and carrying off other honors. The deceased was a member of the Calumet lodge of Elks, and the Calumet council, Knights of Columbus. Burial will take place at L'Anse. The body will go to L'Anse this morning on the South Shore train leaving here at 10 o'clock. Members of the councils Knights of Columbus and B.P.O.E. will meet at the Elk's temple at 9 o'clock for the purpose of escorting the body to the train. The body has been removed to the Elks temple, where it will lie in state until taken to the depot. Transcribed by: Jacqueline J. Scherr ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: September 3, 1920 Decedent: Joseph H. CROCKER Headline: Former Calumet Resident Dies at Rochester, Minn. Joseph H. CROCKER, former, well-known resident, passed away in Rochester, Mich., last Friday evening after a lengthy illness. Mr. Crocker was forty nine years of age and leaves a widow, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis Crocker of Osceola, four sisters, Mrs. T. YATES of Laurium, Mrs. W. A. WILLIAMS, Mrs. W. RULE of Old Colony and Mildred Crocker at home, also two brothers W. Crocker of Paw Paw, Mich., and Richard Crocker of Rochester. The funeral was held in Detroit. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette February 9, 1914 Decedent: Mrs. Frank CROTEAU Headline: Death of Mrs. Frank Croteau Former Hancock Resident is Summoned in Duluth. Funeral services were held in Duluth Friday for the Mrs. Frank Croteau, former well known Hancock resident. She is survived by her husband, four sons and four daughters and five brothers, including Nathaniel Williams of Duluth, formerly of Hancock and Frank Williams of Hancock and Samuel Williams of Quincy. Mrs. Frank Williams and Mrs. Samuel Williams are in Duluth having been called by Mrs. Croteau's illness. Transcribed by: Jacqueline J. Scherr ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 3 Feb 1923 Decedent: Elizabeth Crothers Headline: CROTHERS FUNERAL MONDAY The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Crothers, esteemed Calumet resident who passed away Thursday afternoon, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home of James Buckett, brother of the deceased, 4854 Red Jacket shaft. Rev. Lewis Kaust will officiate and interment will be in Lake View cemetery. Mrs. Crothers was born in England 54 years ago and came to this country with her parents, when she was an infant. The family first located in Pennsylvania, and then came to Osceola, where Mrs. Crothers made her home until her marriage. She then took up her residence in Tamarack and lived there until her death. The following children survive: William of Rochester, Mich; Raymond, U. S. Army, Panama Canal zone; Mrs. George Rowe, Detroit; Alvin, Detroit, and Sadie at home. Two brothers and three sisters also survive. They are: James T. Buckett of Calumet; William B. Buckett of Vineland, New Jersey; Mrs. John Dower of Detroit and Caroline of Vineland, N. J. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore --------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 17, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. Jeremiah CROWLEY Headline: Death of Mrs. Crowley Pioneer Resident of Hancock Passes After Lengthy Illness. Mrs. Jeremiah CROWLEY, pioneer Hancock resident, died Wednesday morning at the home of Edward CUFF, Quincy street, after a lengthy illness. Death was due to aliments incident to old age. Mrs. Crowley was born in Ireland about 87 years ago and was a resident of the city for half a century. A son Daniel survives. He arrived Wednesday from Negaunee where he had established his headquarters as deputy collector of Internal revenue. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: August 23, 1928 Decedent: Daniel CROWLEY Headline: Daniel Crowley is Summoned; Pioneer of Copper Country Former Hancock Merchant Passes in Marquette. Daniel CROWLEY passed away early yesterday morning in St. Mary's hospital at Marquette where he had been a patient for several weeks. The end was not unexpected. The deceased was 68 years of age. The remains arrived in Hancock last evening, were taken to the O'Neill morgue and will be removed today to the E. D. CUFF home where the funeral will be held, the time of which will be announced today. Mr. Crowley was dean of deputy federal internal revenue collectors in the upper peninsula, a position he was appointed to during the Wilson administration and continued to hold through the two succeeding administrations. As a young man Mr. Crowley was employed in the old Detroit & Lake Superior smelter, leaving this employment after a few years to engage in the mercantile business under the firm name of RUSSELL & CROWLEY. Several years later Mr. Crowley become sole owner of the business, continuing it until the establishment was wiped out by fire upwards of 15 years ago. Soon after suffering the loss of his establishment, Mr. Crowley entered the government's service. Throughout his long residence in Hancock Mr. Crowley was actively identified with civic undertakings, athletic and fraternal activities. He was one of the sponsors of the city's golden jubilee homecoming celebration in 1911 and for several seasons was an officer of Hancock's baseball club. Fraternally, Mr. Crowley was a member of Hancock division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, serving as its president for a number of years. The late Mr. Crowley was born in Ireland and came to this country as a child with his parents. His mother passed away two years ago. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 25, 1923 Decedent: Alfred CRUSE Headline: Alfred Cruse Passes Former Pioneer Resident Summoned at Iron Mountain Thomas WILLS of Red Jacket has been informed of the death of his brother- in-law, Alfred CRUSE, at Iron Mountain Monday. Mr. Cruse's death follows closely upon that of his wife who passed away October 29. The deceased had been ailing for some time and underwent treatment at a sanitorium. After the death of Mrs. Cruse his condition became steadily worse until his demise. Mr. Cruse was an old Keweenaw resident, having operated a meat market at the Central Mine in the early mining days. He is survived by the following children: Dr. S. Edwin Cruse and Mrs. Sam CUDLIP of Iron Mountain, Dr. R. J. Cruse, Pocatello, and William G. Cruse of Missoula, Mont. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: September 15, 1928 Decedent: Agnes CRUSE Headline: Former Tamarack Matron Passes at Home of Daughter Mrs. Agnes CRUSE, 90, former Tamarack matron, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John KNEEBONE, in Hancock Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Cruse, who was the widow of the late William CRUSE, had been a resident of Tamarack for 30 years and for the last 11 years had made her home in Hancock. She was well known and had a host of friends. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Kneebone, and six grandchildren, Mrs. William POLKINGHORNE of Detroit, Mrs. Archie PARSONS of Painesdale, Mrs. Bert MANDERFIELD of Baltic, William KNEEBONE of Chicago, Earl KNEEBONE of Flint and Elmer J. KNEEBONE of Detroit. Eight great grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Kneebone, 1214 Cedar street, Hancock, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Fred CLIFFORD officiating. Interment will be in Lake View cemetery, Calumet. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 8, 1928 Decedent: Exerine CROZE Headline: Former Houghton Resident Passes Miss Exerine CROZE, aged 72 years, a former well known Houghton resident, passed away in Canada recently, according to word received here by her brother, Hermidas CROZE of Houghton. The deceased, after being a resident of Houghton for more than 40 years, left here a year ago to make her home in Canada. She is survived by four brothers, E. Croze of Detroit, Frand and Camille of Canada, and Hermidas of Houghton, and one sister, Mrs. Emma SICARD of Canada. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 7,1920 Decedent: Miss Anna CUDDIHY Headline: Prominent Young Lady of Hubbell is Summoned Miss Anna CUDDIHY, 38 years of age, died at her home in Hubbell Sunday noon of pneumonia following a serious attach of influenza. Miss Cuddihy's condidtion had been alarming for three days prior to her death and announcement of her demise was expected. The deceased is survived by three brothers, Michael and Cornelius of Chicago and Patrick of Great Falls. The two former were here when their sister passed away. One sister, Sister Ann of Notre Dame, also survives. Miss Cuddihy had a host of friends in the Copper Country and her demise ___ occasioned genuine regret. In recent years, she had been employed as bookkeeper at the Michigan Garage in Calumet, and prior to taking this position she was in the employ of Henry Opal of Hubbell. Her parents died several years ago. A devote member of St. Cecilla's church, Miss Cuddihy was a leader in parish affairs and gave liberally of her spare time in helping promote functions in the interest of the church. Her friendship extended to all classes and denominations and expressions of sorrow over Miss Cuddihy's death yesterday were sincere and numerous. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The delay is due to the fact that one of the brothers is snow bound in the Dakotas and was unable to get here sooner. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 15, 1929 Decedent: John D. CUDDIHY Headline: Leading Citizen of Calumet Was Prominent in Democratic Politics. John D. CUDDIHY, leading Copper Country banker and businessman, who had been critically ill at his home on Seventh street for the past several days succumbed shortly after noon Tuesday. He was stricken while at his office a week ago and his condition immediately became so serious that only meager hopes were entertained for his recovery. A specialist summoned here from Chicago Monday despaired of any hope for his recovery. The late Mr. Cuddihy was born January 15, 1857 at the Isle Royale mine where his father, the late Michael CUDDIHY, was mining captain. The family later moved to Hancock where the deceased attended the public schools and then to Calumet where at the age of fifteen, he was employed as a telegraph messenger. Nine months later he was employed as telegraph operator at Eagle River. He accepted a position as clerk at the Edward RYAN store here and became head bookkeeper for the firm in 1879, in 1888 becoming general manager of the Ryan business here. In politics he was a staunch Democrat and was one of the party's most prominent figures in Michigan. At the age of twenty-three he was elected clerk of Red Jacket village and later was elected to the village council. He served six terms as president of the village from 1886 to 1892. He was well known in state and national politics. He was several times requested to be a candidate for high state offices and served as his party's delegate at large to numerous conventions. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Calumet and of the Detroit ane Northern Michigan Building and Loan association and at the time of his death was president of both organizations. He was president of the Hancock Consolidated and Oneca Mining companies and was a director of the Citizens National Bank of Houghton and proprietor of the Calumet theater and the Calumet Advertising company. He found time in his business for fraternal affairs and was a member of Calumet lodge of Elks, serving as an exalted ruler and as a district deputy of the organization. He held several high offices in the United Workmen; was a member of Calumet Council No. 1245, Knights of Columbus and of Division No. 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians, of Calumet. He also was a member of the Holy Name Society. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 21, 1923 Decedent: Patrick CUDDIHY Headline: Patrick Cuddihy, Well Known Here, is Summoned in West Word has been received of the death of Patrick CUDDIHY, former Copper Country resident, in Anaconda, Montana this morning. Mr. Cuddihy lived in the copper region for twenty years and was assistant superintendent of the Franklin mill before moving to Montana where he was in charge of the Anaconda smelter. Surviving are several sons and daughters in Montana and a brother, Richard Cuddihy of Hubbell. The deceased was an uncle of John D. and Edward F. Cuddihy of Calumet. The funeral will be held in Anaconda. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: 22 March, 1923 Decedent: Mrs. John CUDLIP Headline: MRS. JOHN CUDLIP, OLD RESIDENT, IS SUMMONED Mrs. John Cudlip, one of the oldest pioneers of the Copper Country, died Monday night in Detroit, according to word received here yesterday. Mrs. Cudlip was the widow of the late Capt. John Cudlip, one of the best known mining men in the lake region, who lost his life in the Osceola mine fire a quarter of a century ago. The late Mrs. Cudlip, who was 92 years old at the time of her death, was born in Cornwall. She came to this country when a young woman and lived in the Copper Country, both at Houghton and Calumet, for the greater part of her life. She ws one of the oldest of the pioneers of the district at the time of her death. She made her home in Detroit for the past 18 months. Three sons, Fred in California, Joseph in Denver and Samuel in Detroit and two daughters, Ellen F. Cudlip of Milwaukee and Mrs. Mary Jane Parsons, of Detroit, survive. Another son, William, of Calumet, died recently. The remains will arrive here this noon. They will be taken to the home of John Mehrmann, Jr., of Ripley. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery where the late Capt. Cudlip is buried. Details of the funeral services have not been arranged as yet. Transcribed by: Thelma Lawson Cudmore ----------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 8, 1922 Decedent: William CUDLIP Headline: Pioneer Resident Summoned William CUDLIP Died at Home on Florida Street Yesterday. William CUDLIP, aged 60, an esteemed Copper Country resident died at the family home at 424 Florida street yesterday morning, after a lengthy illness. The late Mr. Cudlip was born in Cornwall England, September 29, 1861 and coming to America when a youth, locating in Keweenaw. He was employed at the Allouez mine when he was sixteen year of age, and later at the old Huron mine and other mines. He came to Calumet in 1900 and was since employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company. Mr. Cudlip is survived by his widow and one son, George of Laurium, his mother Mrs. Mary Jane Cudlip of Detroit and the following brothers and sisters: Joseph of Denver, Fred of Los Angeles, Samuel of Detroit, Mrs. Mary Jane PARSONS of Detroit and Ellen FRANCES of Milwaukee. Mr. Cudlip was a member of the Sons of St. George lodge Court North Star, Foresters of America, and the Union Temple of Honor. He was also a member of the Laurium M.E. church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from absent relatives. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Headline: Mining Gazette Date: 2 March 1922 Decedent: Matt CUFFE Headline: SOUGHT DETAILS OF HIS FRIEND'S DEATH; KILLED A Butte dispatch tells of the tragic death in that city of Matt Cuffe, co-worker of the late William McCarthy, whose remains were brought to Hancock this week for burial. Cuffe visited Mr. McCarthy's rooming place to lean the details of the latter's death and when about to descend to the first floor, tripped and fell, receiving injuries from which he later died. Of the unfortunate affair the Anaconda Standard says: "From injuires suffered in a fall downstairs when he went to inquire concerning his friend, William McCarthy, who was found dead in his room Wednesday, Matt Cuffe, a mail carrier at the Butte postoffice, died at the St. James hospital about 5 o'clock yesterday morning. "Cuffe fell about 15 feet on the stairs of a rooming house at 15 West Quartz street. He called at the lodging house to inquire if it were true that his friend, William McCarthy, had died. When told that McCarthy, a fellow employe at the postoffice, had been found dead, Cuffe started downstairs, tripped and fell. "Death resulted from a concussion of the brain resulting from the fall. "The deceased had been a mail carrier at the Butte postoffice for 1? years with the exception of two years spent in army service. He was 32 years of age. Transcribed by Thelma Lawson Cudmore ---------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 28, 1919 Decedent: Mrs. H. T. (Lillian) CUNDY Headline: Death of Mrs. H.T. CUNDY Lifelong Resident of Houghton Comes to End of Sufferings. Mrs. Lillian CUNDY, wife of Hiram T. Cundy, 156 Albion street, died at her home yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Cundy had been an invalid for a number of years but was able to be about her home. She was seated at the breakfast table yesterday when the end came. Her unexpected death was a shock to family and friends but with it the knowledge that it ended long suffering. Mrs. Cundy was the daughter of the late John SLOCKETT, a Houghton pioneer. She was born in Houghton 47 years ago, had spent her life here and was highly regarded by all who knew her. She leaves her husband and two sons, Ransom, who is en route home for overseas service with the army and John S.; one sister, Mrs. William PENBALLEGON of Birmingham, Ala., and three brothers, John of Birmingham, George of Canada, and Edward of Houghton. The deceased was a member of Trinity church and of lily Rebekah lodge. Until relatives at a distance have been heard from the time of the funeral cannot be set. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 13, 1922 Decedent: Sarah CUNDY Headline: Mrs. Sarah Cundy Dies at Home Last Evening Mrs. Sarah CUNDY, 77, one of Houghton's real pioneer residents, died last evening at 7 o'clock at her home on College avenue, after a short illness. Heart trouble extending over a period of years was the immediate cause of her demise, but up to a few days ago her condition had not been considered serious. The deceased was born in Gulph, Ontario, Canada, in 1845. She came to Houghton at the age of 18 and has lived here almost continually since that time, 59 years ago. Surviving Mrs. Cundy are five sons, Hiram, Jabez and William of Houghton; Ray of Niagara and Fred of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie SILLER and Mrs. POLMEAR at home and Mrs. Irving TREVATHAN of Chassell. A brother William DYSON, of Gulph, Ontario, and two sisters, Mrs. William MCCLELLAND of Duluth and Mrs. Martin RICHARD of Los Angeles also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from distant relatives. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 3, 1919 Decedent: Mrs. Norman CURL Headline: Old Resident Passes Away Mrs. Norman CURL of Calumet Dies After Long Illness. Calumet - Mrs. Norman CURL, 70, a resident of the Copper Country since 1872, died at her home at 306 Stable street at 10:40 last evening after a lingering illness. Mrs. Curl was taken ill with pneumonia last October and never recovered her health. She is survived by her husband and the following daughters and son: Mrs. John LEWIS, Calumet; Mrs. WALKER, Superior, and William CURL, Tamarack. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. 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