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R. M. Bacon, a pioneer of the Sprague section, died at his home near Sprague on March 27. Mr. Bacon was a native of Massachusetts and was 79 years of age.

(Davenport Tribune-notes) Early Settler Dies.—R. M. Bacon, one of the earliest settlers in this part of the state, and county commissioner of Spokane in 1881, when the counties of Lincoln and Stevens were included, died at his home on Crab Creek, 10 miles northwest of Sprague, Thursday. Mr. Bacon had lived on his Crab Creek place for about 40 years, and leaves an estate valued at $50,000, consisting of money, land and stock. Their is only one direct heir, a son, who resides at Coeur d’Alene. C. E. M. Sanderson, of Davenport, was named as executor in his will. (LCT-4-04-13)(Edit: Tombstone listed in Maccabee Cemetery.)

Cynthia N. Bailey and Virgil H. Bailey have petitioned the court for appointment as executors of the estate of Isaac N. Bailey, deceased. The deceased, a farmer near Davenport died at his home Dec 28, 1929. (–cut off. (Reardan Gazette)

Bailey, Margaret, Dec 14, 1972

"Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Margaret C. Bailey. Pall bearers included Lyle Buchanan, Neil Buchanan, Lawrence Buchanan, Larry Buchanan, Delton Rodenbough and Ed Lust. Mrs. Bailey, born in North Dakota in 1884, was buried in Mountain View Cemetery after services at Strate Funeral Home. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan, she was married to William Hall in Davenport in 1909. They moved to Rocklyn in 1919 and Adrian in 1926. He died in 1933 and she married William Bailey in 1937. Mrs. Bailey moved to Davenport again in 1956 and then to Rebekah home in Walla Walla in 1967. She died there Sunday. Three sons—Milton Hall, of Davenport; Donald Hall of Dayton, NV; and Eldreth Hall of Pinehurst, ID—survive. Eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survived as do Mrs. Bailey’s sister, Mary Hall, and her brother, Lemual Buchanan." (Dav. Times: 12-14-1972)

Mrs. Mary Ellen Bair, 49, died last week Wednesday in a Spokane hospital; funeral services were held Friday morning at the Davenport Catholic church. Her husband, George Bair, to whom she was married 25 years ago, died in 1938. She conducted a home hospital at Davenport for several years. Her two daughters, Georgia and Patricia, survive her; also her mother, Mrs. James Holland at Davenport; three sisters, Mrs. S. E. Jayne, and Mrs. Alex Hutchinson, Seattle; and Mrs. Reno Adams, Davenport; and a brother, James Holland, Davenport. (Citizen)

Mrs. Susan Bair died at her home in Larene, Wednesday, of diabetes from which she has suffered for several months. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in this city this afternoon. She leaves three sons, Hobert, George and William H., all of Davenport, and two daughters, Mrs. Scott Graham of Larene, and Mrs. Lyons of Spokane. Mrs. Bair was one of Lincoln County’s well known and beloved women, whose death will bring sorrow to a large circle of friends. (Dav Tribune)

(obit in file; d. July 1 at her home in Santa Ana, CA; funeral CA; buried by her husband who died Feb 12, 1934. She was born Johanna Winter on May 7, 1864 in Oldenburg, Germany.) Citizen

Funeral services for Lowell Baker, of Kent, were held Thursday, Dec 14, at Kent. He passed away Dec 11, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Baker attended the local schools. Mrs. Maude Armstrong and Mrs. Robert Tanke spent the week there, returning home Sunday afternoon. (Dav. Times)

William Baker, age 46, farm hand in this area for many years, was taken to Spokane by Sheriff Charles E. McCaffery Tuesday of last week when he became seriously ill with pneumonia. He failed to rally and died Friday. Baker is survived by his widow, Mrs. Doris Baker, and one daughter. An infant son was burned to death several years ago when fire destroyed the Baker farm home just southwest of Davenport. (Citizen)

(obit in file; d. May 14, 1935 in Spokane. Spokane funeral; burial not shown. Citizen)

From the members of a freight crew in the local yards this morning (Nov 16^th) we learned of the terrible fate met by a brakeman named Ball somewhere between Wilson Creek and Krupp during the sleet storm Tuesday evening. On account of the sleet, the footing on the cars was very unsafe. In some manner unknown, Ball fell under the wheels and was literally ground to pieces, portions of his body being strewn along the tracks for miles….. (Citizen)

(obit in file; died Oct 8 in Olympia/ Born Dec 16, 1887. Married Thomas S Ball in 1914, resided Harrington 25 yrs; funeral Olympia. (Dav Times))

(obit in file; former Harrington rancher; died Olympia; born Olympia in 1880; married Harriet Young in 1914;Burial in Olympia. Dav. Times)

Robert Ballard was killed at Harrington Sunday night, on No 4 east bound passenger train, as he was endeavoring to crawl out from between the vestibules between the baggage and mail cars. He had been discovered there by trainmen, who told him to get off, saying they would uncouple the train when they pulled up to the tank. But the unfortunate man evidently tried to get off just as the train pulled up and bumped together and was pinched between the vestibules. His body was taken in charge by undertaker Turner, who was awaiting word from his brother, Hazzard Ballard, in the Methow country. (Citizen)

Robert E. Bandy of Wilbur was appointed administrator of the estate of Ame E. Bandy, deceased May 22^nd. Bone was fixed at $2,000.00.” (Citizen)

Bannon, G W 9-12-1974

“Funeral services were held Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church for George Wallace Bannon, who died Friday. Bannon, who had retired only two months ago as Davenport High School principal, was buried in Wilbur after a service conducted by the Rev Stanley Williamsen and the Rev Philip Falk. Survivors include Bannon’s wife, Jean, and their son, Jerry, Seattle. Two brothers, J Verne Bannon, Kettle Falls , and Wayne M Bannon, Nampa , ID , and two sisters, Mrs Joey Summers, Vancouver, and Edythe McVay, Newberg , OR , also survive, as do numerous nieces and nephews. Bannon, who was born in Reardan Jan 12, 1912, was a member of Zion Lutheran Church , Davenport Lions Club, the Spokane Club, a Spokane Moose lodge, WEA, NEA, Davenport Chamber of Commerce, Reardan Lodge No 146, FA & M, Acacia Lodge, Davenport , Starlight Chapter OES and two secondary school principals’ associations. He was also a past daddy adviser for the Rainbow girls, past Boy Scout troopmaster, past district deputy for Masons, secretary of Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and secretary-treasurer of the Bi-County Interscholastic Youth Association. Bannon, who came to Davenport in 1967, had just Friday received a certificate of appreciation from the superintendent of public instruction, Dr Frank Brouillet. The state administrator had cited Bannon for 35 years of service to youth. When he first announced plans to retire this year, ‘Big Wally,’ as the principal was known by more than a few fellow teachers, paused to reminisce on his career. With the help of a football scholarship, he worked himself through EWSC and then started teaching in Wilbur, where in 1941 he married Jean Miller. He later taught in Odessa , Harrington, Reardan, Kettle Falls and Riverside .” (Davenport Times: 9-12-1974)

(obit in file; b. Dec 22, 1870 at Loves Mill, VA; married Florence Jessings in 1903; Creston funeral. Mrs. Barbre died in June 1956) Citizen

News has been received in Sprague of the death of Wm J. Barnes, of Boston, as a result of an accident in a garage. Barnes formerly resided in Sprague. (Reardan Gazette)

Word was received early Wednesday morning of the accidental drowning of Jay Barnhart, the young son of Mr. & Mrs. Geo Barnhart who live on the Spokane River near the Detillion Bridge. … Jay Barnhart was born in Davenport Aug 13, 1889, and departed this life May 12, 1908, aged 18 years 8 months and 29 days. The funeral was held at his home near Rays sawmill and attended by a large number of friends. Thirty-five teams followed the remains to the France (Frans) Cemetery where the body was laid to rest. The funeral service was conducted by M. A. Sheldon. (LCT) Jay Barnhart, a 16 year old lad, was last week drowned in the Spokane River, near the detillion bridge. In company with a younger brother he was fishing and slipped from a rock while wading in the river. One mile below the point where he fell in the stream, the body was found. (Citizen.)

Barnes, Oliver M., Jul 13, 1972

"Funeral services for Oliver M Barnes, 61, were held Monday at Priest River, Idaho with burial in the cemetery there. Mr Barnes was born in Mansfield, WA, and was two years old when his family moved to Davenport. He was the son of John and Ellen Barnes. They lived on a farm near Davenport. Oliver Barnes graduated from Davenport high school in 1930. He married Olive M Leipham, a classmate, in Davenport in Nov. 1934. He was associated with his brother-in-law, Albert Leipham, in Davenport for 25 years, operating The Mitten. In 1959, he purchased The Outlet Resort at Priest Lake, Idaho where he lived until the time of his death. In bad health for some time, he died last Wednesday at the hospital in Newport, WA. He had been active in the Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Priest Lake Sportsmen’s Association. He is survived by his wife; a son, Richard Barnes, both of Priest Lake, and two grandsons. Among those from this area attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs A E Leipham, Mr and Mrs Daryl Leipham, Mr and Mrs Henry Leipham, Mr and Mrs Vern Bumgarner, Mr and Mrs Bill Campbell, Mr and Mrs Floyd Canfield, Mr and Mrs A M Milligan, Floyd Morse, Mrs Alma Knapp, Mrs Inez Timm, Mrs Mary Lybecker, and former Davenport residents, Lee Jasper of Spokane and Mr and Mrs Harry G Willis of Moscow, Idaho, and Herman Groth of Spokane." (Dav. Times: 7-13-1972)

Barnhart, Mary, Nov 16, 1972

"Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Barnhart of Wenatchee on Friday, Nov 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the Jones and Jones Funeral Home in Wenatchee with concluding services and interment in the Wenatchee Cemetery. The Rev David Nutting officiated at the services and Mrs Dan Wile was the organist and also accompanied John Miller, the vocalist. Casket bearers were Fred Stanfield, Don Jensen, Ted King, Ed Chambers, Larry King and Bill King, all grandsons and great grandsons of the deceased. Mary Barnhart (Mangis) was born on Sept 5, 1883, in Illinois and passed away Tuesday, Nov 7, in Wenatchee after a lingering illness. Her husband, Ashley Barnhart, preceded her in death in February of this year. Before Mary was a year old, she came west to Washington with her parents, James and Alice Mangis, and her brothers and sisters. Mary Mangis was married to Ashley Barnhart in Creston on Dec 20, 1905. Mr and Mrs Ashley Barnhart farmed north of Creston until 1925 when they moved to Entiat where they operated a store for twelve years after which they made their home in Wenatchee. After their retirement they spent many winters in Arizona. Mrs Barnhart is survived by a daughter, Mrs Veryle Stanfield of Wenatchee; two sons, Lloyd Barnhart of Creston and Ronald Barnhart of Wenatchee; also two sisters, Mrs Frank Gollaher of Entiat and Mrs Macel DeBeaumont of Walla Walla; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Attending the services in Wenatchee from this area were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barnhart, Mr and Mrs Rex Bean, Mrs Genevieve Striegel of Wilbur, and Mr and Mrs Phil Krause." (Dav. Times: 11-16-1972)

Barnes, Ellen, Apr 13, 1972

"Funeral services for Ellen Drusilla Barnes were held form the Strate Funeral Home April 3, with the Rev. Roger V Muisiner officiating. Mrs Barnes was born Feb 28, 1886, in Nebraska and died in Newport, WA, March 30, 1972. She was married to John Barnes in Waterville, WA, in 1903. Mr Barnes preceded his wife in death. She had been a long-time resident of Davenport, having farmed northwest of Davenport for many years. For the past four years, she had made her home with her son, Oliver, at Priest Lake, Idaho. Survivors, other than her son, include two brothers, Charles Thomas of Spokane and Floyd Thomas of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Minnie Sawyer of Spokane and Lela Paul of Seattle; one grandson, Richard Barnes of Priest Lake; and a granddaughter, Jane Luck of Davenport. Also surviving were seven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Interment took place at the Mountain View Cemetery of Davenport." (Dav. Times: 4-13-1972)

D. O. Barr of Almira, the well driller, died Sept 25^th, after an illness of two weeks of typhoid fever. (citizen)

Nettie A. Bassett, 61, died of a heart attack, Wednesday, May 4. Her husband, H. S. Bassett, two daughters, one sister and three brothers survive. (Citizen-25 yrs ago column in 5-24-1857)

Mrs. Lydia J. Bartholomew, age 78 years, a former pioneer resident of Reardan died at her home in Spokane Wednesday. She was well knownn in this community having lived here for many years. Her husband, O. Bartholomew operated a blacksmith. She is survied in seven sons, Harry, Harvey, William, Walter, Hugo and Van Bartholomew all of Spokane; Earl, Missoula, Montana, two daughters, Mrs. Belle McLain, Davenport, and Mrs. Bertha Stein, Spokane; five sisters, Mrs. Eunice Demmy, Opoortunity, Mrs. Amelie Pierce formerly of Peach, Mrs. Hattie Lathrum, Mrs. Addie Warren, Reardan; 5 brothers, Ed Denny, Buhl, Idaho; Ruebon Denny, Kennewick; Jim, Emery and Dick Denny all of Lewiston, Idaho; 28 grandchilren and 4 great grandchild.(added 10/27/06)

J. D. Bayman, for 28 years a resident of Sprague, died at Spokane the 7^th inst. His ailment was rheumatism of the heart. He was 66 years of age. (Citizen)

On Sunday, the 2^nd of August, Mrs. J. M. Beames, of Creston, was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane. (Citizen)

(obit in file; buried Spokane, age 64; homestead near Harrington; 12 children) Citizen

(obit in file; b. Feb 5, 1856 in Wurtemburg, Germany; buried Riverside Park Cemetery beside his wife.) Citizen

Becker, Esther Kuest: d. 4-07-1995 “Funeral services for Esther Becker, formerly of Odessa , was held Tuesday at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home in Davenport . Mrs Becker, 81, died April 7, 1995 in Spokane . She was born May 4, 1913 in Odessa , to John and Lydia (Reiman) Kuest. She grew up in the Odessa area, graduating from school there. She married Emmanuel Becker of Ritzville on Dec 15, 1957. They lived in the Odessa area until the late 1970s, when they moved to Airway Heights . Mr Becker died in 1988 and Mrs Becker continued to reside in Airway Heights until two and a half years ago, when she moved to Lilac Plaza in Spokane . While in Odessa , Mrs Becker was quite active in Christ Lutheran Church and worked for Odessa Memorial Hospital for a time. After moving to Airway Heights , she was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Reardan. Mrs Becker will be missed by many friends and relatives. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Schultz of Newport and Lynette Becker of Airway Heights ; three grandchildren, Michel Schultz of Spokane , Michelle Mullaley of Newport and Mark Schultz of Priest River , Idaho ; 12 great grandchildren; two brothers, Ed Kuest of Odessa and Harvey Kuest of Soap Lake ; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Emmanuel in 1988; one daughter, Dixie Lee; three sisters; and five brothers.” (Davenport Times: 4-13-1995)

Telford News. Emanuel, son born to Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Beeman on March 26, died the same day. God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove little Emanuel from this sinful world…the little gem was laid to rest in the Creston Cemetery. (LCT)

Mrs. Bernard of near Almira died of tuberculosis, Oct 8^th. Her maiden name was Clara Maria Silver and she was born in the year 1844 at Bangor, ME. (Cit)

Charles Bevis was born in Indiana, June 12, 1845, and died of Bright’s disease at Stettler, Alberta, July 12, 1908. Mr. Bevis was a pioneer of Lincoln County, having settled here in 1880, where he resided until a few years ago when he went to Alberta, where he passed away. He was always a well respected citizen and was ever ready to give a willing hand and a kind word for everybody he met. He leaves beside one sister, Mrs. F. M. Johnson of Mold, and 5 brothers: Joseph and Henry of Mondovi, Jasper, Samuel and John of Oregon. Mr. Bevis always led a moral life and the news of his death was a shock to the community. He was laid to rest beside his mother at the Frans Cemetery. (Dav. Tribune)

(obit in file; d. Spokane; b. Madge Miller in Nez Perce, ID on Nov 13, 1896; marr. Glen Biggart on July 10, 1922. He died 1959; a dau died in 1940. Resided Harrington 40 years.) Dav. Times

(obit in file; d. Spokane; funeral Spokane; cremated; b. Nov 13, 1924 in Spokane to Glen & Madge Biggart.) Citizen

Mrs. Peter Billesbach, age 58, died at her home southeast of Sprague last week from influenza. She came to Sprague in 1901. (Dav. Times-Tribune)

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma J. Billiings, 73, who died in Long Beach, CA, Dec 23, will be held Monday from Smith & Co.’s chapel. Accompanying the body here were he nephew, H. E. Goodell, and a niece, Carol Knight, both of Oakdale, CA. Mrs. Billings formerly resided here. Surviving her are also a brother, S. L. Goodell, in Vermont, and an aunt, Miss Ellen Walace, resising here. Spokesman Review. (Citizen) Probate filed, notice in obit file.

(obit in file; buried Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane; age 79; b. Russia in 1890.)Dav. Times

Bitter, Dr. Joseph Edmund, Aug 3, 1949

"Dr Joseph Edmund Bittner, Sr., 86, died in St Elizabeth's hospital in Yakima, August 3rd. (1949) He had practiced in Washington 60 years. His death came following a lengthy illness. Born in Canada, Dr Bittner received his medical degree from the Laval University in Quebec and then came to the US and began his practice in TN. After four years there he came to WA and began practicing in Pasco in 1889. Later he went to Sprague and came to Yakima in 1926. He was a charter member of the Washington State Medical society. Dr Bittner was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic church of Moxee and the Knights of Columbus. Members of his family are the widow, Mrs. Mary Bittner; two sons, Dr J. E. Bittner, Jr., of Yakima, and Godfrey Bittner of John Day, Oregon; a brother, J G Bittner of Quebec; a sister, Sister Gabriel Archangel of the Congregational of Notre Dame in Montreal, and 3 grandchildren." (Sprague Advocate: 8-11-1949)

Blair, James, 8-12-1982

“Word was received last Thursday of the death of ‘Little Jim’ James Warren Blair, 13, in Valdosta , GA. He had been battling cancer since the age 10. He is the son of Diane (Holderby) Blair, grandson of Jim and Marie Holderby of Davenport , great grandson of Veron and Ellen Holderby. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles and cousins. Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug 7 at Valdosta , GA. ” (Davenport Times: 8-12-1982)

Blanchard, Claude, 9-19-1974

“Claude Blanchard, retired merchant, of Blanchard , Idaho , died suddenly last week. Funeral services were held Monday in Spokane . Survivors besides his wife, Katie, at the home, are his brother, Duke Blanchard, of Davenport , and a sister, Helen Walton, of Seattle .” (Davenport Times: 9-19-1974)

Bly, Mary Ethel (Myers) ---1974

"Funeral services for Mary Ethel Bly were held in Davenport Presbyterian church Monday with the rev Roger Muisiner officiating. Burial followed at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Harrington. Mrs Bly, born in Spokane County in 1893, the daughter of George and Eunice Myers, died Thursday following an extended illness. She received her early schooling in Spokane and moved to Deep Creek in 1902, where she met and married Eber Bly, Jr, on Feb 10, 1917. Their entire married life was spent on farms in the vicinity of Spokane and Lincoln counties. Bly died in 1969. Shortly thereafter, Mrs Bly moved to Bluestem, living on her ranch, which was operated by her son, Dale, and adjoining the ranch operated by her other son, Wesley. Mrs Bly was a member of the Davenport Presbyterian church, the Bluestem Grange, the Washington State Wheat Association, and the Lincoln County Cow Belles. Surviving are two sons, Wesley and Dale of Harrington; one sister, Dorothy Jones of Seattle; 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Serving as organist at the service was Jeanne Green of Davenport with Gregg Knapp of Harrington as soloist. Casket bearers, all grandsons of Mrs Bly were Dennis Bly, Donald Bly, Lance Tower, Roger Etter, Terry Bly, Dale Wesley Bly, Jim Williams and Don Bramer." (Dav. Times: 4-25-1974)

The death of Bernard Bockemehuel, an aged farmer, living two miles south of Miles occurred last Tuesday of inflammation of the bowels. He was born in Germany in 1838 and was 70 years old. He came to Miles from Litchfield, IL, where he was engaged in the saloon business. After locating at the farm where he died he engaged in the brewing business, supplying the soldiers and camp followers at Fort Spokane with the beer which he had learned to brew in his native country. After the departure of the soldiers to the Spanish American War and their location at Fort George Wright his business fell off. He was an eccentric man, well known for his peculiar traits. Four years ago his wife secured a divorce and returned to her old home in the east. Two years ago his brewery was burned and he was confined to farming and fruit raising. The funeral took place from the German Lutheran Church. He leaves no children of is own, but is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. J. M. Harris, who lives near Miles and was at his death bed. He also leaves a brother near Coulee City. (LCT)

Max Bockemuhl, age 64, who resides eight miles north of Hartline, died Wednesday, July 17^th, due to heart disease. He is a brother to B. Bockemuhl, pioneer of Davenport. The body was shipped to Hartline for burial.

Ye correspondent neglected to mention the death of the infant son of John Boleneus last week. (Dav Trib.-Mondovi Column)

Boleneus, Isabelle (Betty) Jan 16, 1975

"Funeral services were held Monday morning for Isabelle (Betty) Boleneus, who died Friday. The Rev Stanley Williamsen officiated at the funeral service for Mrs. Boleneus, a lifelong resident of eastern Washington. Pall bearers included Ray Coleman, John Neof, Bill Porter, Glenn Reinbold, Frank Reinbold, and William Reinbold. Mrs. Boleneus, who was born in Medical Lake in 1885, celebrated her 90^th birthday Jan 6 at Lincoln Hospital. She came to this area with her family, the Ungers, who operated the first hotel in Reardan. In 1902, she married John Wavera. She married Frank Boleneus in 1959. He died in 1966. Mrs. Boleneus, who belonged to the VFW auxiliary and Zion Lutheran Church, is survived by a daughter, Billie Vercruysee, Davenport, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was buried in Spokane." (Dav. Times: 1-16-1975)

J. F. Boleneus, an aged retired farmer, for ten years a resident of Davenport and vicinity, died suddenly at his home in this city March 27, from heart failure. Deceased was 69 years old and had been afflicted with rheumatism for years. He was one of the oldest members of the Modern Woodmen of America lodge, having joined that order just after its organization, when he was 41 years of age, and has continued as an active member ever since. His family will receive $2000 insurance on the policy he carried in the Woodmen. The funeral services were held Wednesday from the German Lutheran Church, Rev C. Hopf preaching the sermon… Deceased is survived by a widow, nine children and one grandchild. The children are: Mrs. Mary Weiland, Decorah, IA; Mrs. Kate Nelson, Titonka, IA; Mrs. Louise Larson, Titonka, IA; Mrs. Emma Lueck, Davenport, WA; Louis Boleneus, Sexton, IA; and the 4 boys living in or near this city—George, John, Henry and Frank. The grandchild, Emma Weiland, has lived with her grandparents for the last ten years. (LCT) The body was interred in the Mt View Cemetery. (DT)

Bolik, A C, 12-15-1903

“A C Bolik, a young man and comparative stranger, died at the Ettenborough hotel in Wilbur last Sunday morning. He had been digging wells, and was brought to Wilbur about two weeks ago, suffering from blood poisoning, caused by a scratch received while cutting a stick of giant powder. He exposed himself by sitting in a cold hallway, dressed only in his underclothing. Dr Wright warned him that this act might cause his death, and it came sooner than the doctor anticipated. In a very short time the patient was attacked by pneumonia, and death ensued about twenty-four hours afterward. When it became certain that he could not live long, he gave those attending him the address of his mother, who lives in Pennsylvania and of a sister who lived in South Dakota .” (LCT: 12-15-1903)

Bonser, Cliff, Oct 17, 1974

"Idaho law enforcement officers are still investigating the circumstances under which a former Davenport resident was shot Oct 5 in a hunting accident. Emma Bonser said Monday that her husband Gordon’s brother, Cliff, who was reared near Davenport when his parents farmed here and graduated form Davenport High School in 1939, was apparently shot by another hunter in Clearwater County, Idaho, and left. His body was found Oct 6 by fellow hunters who had left their camp to search for him. Services were held last week for Bonser, 53, who had ranched near Cataldo, Idaho. He was a World War II veteran and had moved to Spokane in the mid 1940s. Survivors also included his wife, Maxine, a daughter, and three other brothers. The men’s mother, Emma Bonser, lives in Spokane." (Dav. Times: 10-17-1974)

Bourgan, Marie, 5-02-1930

“Miss Marie Bourgan, a sister of Mrs John Freese, was taken to a Spokane hospital Tuesday and died Wednesday morning at 6:30. She had been visiting with her sister, Mrs John Freese on the farm near Harrington for a couple of weeks when she was taken ill. Her sister and brother-in-law, accompanied by Miss Alice Knapp took her to her home in Spokane and later to the hospital, where it is reported she died of pleurisy and pneumonia. The funeral is today at 2:30 p.m. from Hazen-Jaeger’s in Spokane . It was only a month ago that a brother died. She is survived by mother, father, one brother and one sister, Mrs John Freese of Harrington. Miss Bourgan had many friends in this section.” (Citizen: 5-02-1930)

The infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Milton Bowen of Hunters, born last week, was buried at the cemetery near the Lockinar ranch in Stevens Co last Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Bowen are well known in Davenport, Mr. Bowen being a graduate of the DHS.

Jerry Bowers, aged 66 years, a pioneer of the Egypt country, died March 9, 1910. (Citizen) Mr. Bowers was born Sept 6, 1843 in Cumberland, PA. He crossed the plains with his parents in 1853, settling in Lane Co, OR. .. In 1881 he moved to Egypt where he has remained since. … He died at the home of his brother, Geo F. Bowers. Interment will be in Davenport. (excerpt-LCT of Mar 11, 1910)

"John Bowie, 78, passed away at his farm home near here Tuesday night after a short illness. Mr Bowie was born in Ontario, Canada, and came to the United States in 1874, settling in California. In 1880 he came to Spokane. Following his wife’s death in January 1919, he made his home with his brother, Neil Bowie. He took a great interest in church work and was a member of the local Presbyterian congregation. He was also a Mason and a member of the local lodge for the past twenty years. He is survived by two brothers, Neil of Reardan and Donals of Ontario." (Reardan Gazette: 3-20-1930)

The infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm Brandenburg of Reardan died Oct 31^st, 1908. (Citizen of Nov 13, 1908-Lincoln Co column)

Lyla, three years of age, the little daughter of Mr. Edna Bray, died Wednesday of bowel trouble, after a short illness. Funeral services were held Friday in the German ME Church, Rev J. M. Herrmann officiating. The little one was laid to rest beside her mother who preceded her some 18 months ago. (Citizen-Edwall Section)

Nettie Ellen, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Fisher, was born Dec 26, 1892 at Pendleton, Oregon. She was united in marriage Sept 16, 1911 to Philip A. Brewton of Ashville, NC, and died at Edwall, WA, under the parental roof, March 29, 1912, after an illness of only a few weeks. The funeral services were held from the German ME Church at Edwall, Sunday, March 31, when many friends and relatives gathered to pay their respects to the departed and offer their sympathy to the bereaved parents… Burial was in the Edwall Cemetery. Relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. G. F. Elgin, Mrs. James Shafer, Mrs. Frank Sherman of Pendleton, OR, mother and sisters of Mrs. W. H. Fisher and Mr. & Mrs. D. C. Fisher, a brother of W. H. Fisher from Spokane… (Citizen) Many people from Cloverdale attended the funeral of Mrs. Nettie Brewton at Edwall Sunday. (Citizen)

Several people attended the funeral services of Jim Breyerton at the Sacred Heart chapel in Spokane Thursday morning. He was an old pioneer here and is survived by a niece, Jennie Breyerton, of Oconomowac, WI. He was interred in the Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane. (Dav Times-Tribune)

Mrs. Jackson Brock of Davenport died at Spokane last Saturday, while under the influence of ether, for the removal of a splinter of bone in her leg. The injury to her leg was sustained in a runaway accident about six weeks ago. (Citizen)

E. T. Brooks, who has been agent for the NP railroad at Peck, ID, for the past 23 years, died in a Northern Pacific hospital at Missoula, MT, April 26. Mr. Brooks formerly worked as an operator at Davenport. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Brooks and a daughter, Mrs. Fuller K Simms of Davenport. (Dav Times Trib)

A coroner’s inquest was held in the court house at Davenport Saturday over the death of Shirley Brooks of Hunters, whose body was recovered from the Spokane River, last Friday. The jury consisting of J. W. Sawyer, F. E. Fraser, John C. Raymer, F. W. Denson, W. O. Mansfield and E. P. Poland, all of Davenport, found that the youth came to his death by drowning, on the evening of auf 31^st. The Brooks boy together with Miles Oens, Bowen, George Sims and David Oldermeyer of Hunters are alleged to have been taking watermelons from Dewey Hayter, Crystal Springs farmer when the latter fired five shots at the boys with a shot gun loaded with number seven shot. The Brooks boy was tracked to the bank of the Spokane River by means of blood and was later found in the river about five miles down. Thirteen shots were found in the body.” (Citizen)

Brown, Larry R., Nov 16, 1972

"Funeral services in memory of Larry Ray Brown of Spokane were held on Monday, Nov 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the Creston Christian Church. Interment was in the Creston Cemetery with a Military Honor Guard participating at the graveside services. Rev James Farrell was the officiating pastor, and the Strate Funeral Home of Davenport was in charge of arrangements. Larry R. Brown was born on May 20, 1942, in Davenport, WA, to Mr. and Mrs. Tony Brown of Creston, and passed away Oct 31, 1972, north of Metaline Falls, WA. He is survived by his wife, Merla; two daughters, Wendy, 7 years old, and Wanda, 3 years old, all at the home; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Brown, Jr., of Creston; one brother, Darrel Brown of Spokane; one sister, Beverly Vaughan of Santa Clara, CA; also many cousins, aunts and uncles. One daughter preceded him in death in June, 1963. Larry completed all twelve grades in the Creston Schools, graduating in 1960 with valedictorian honors. During his school years he joined the Boy Scouts..." (Dav. Times excerpt: 12-21-1972)

Mrs. Fred Brunner, of Odessa, died of tuberculosis Sept 22, after a lingering illness. She is survived by a husband and children. (Citizen)

John Bruns, aged 41, committed suicide here last Monday by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. The affair happened half a mile west of town near the railroad tracks, a brakeman on a passing train giving the first notice of the tragedy. James McKinnon and Mayor Armstrong immediately went in an auto to the scene and discovered the body, still warm, with the knife still in his hand. The coroner was called and he pronounced it a clear case of suicide. Deceased had Canadian money in his pockets and there was no evidence of foul play. Fred Bruns came in and identified the body as that of his brother. It appears that John had come down from his home in Canada on Saturday, had paid a brief visit to his brother and had come back to town to take the train back home. Changing his mind he walked out to the edge of town, sat down on a telephone pole lying near the track and ended his life. Other than despondency, no cause is offered for the man’s self-destruction, but an old mark on his head gives evidence of a former head injury that might easily have produced mental irregularity. The body was cared for by Undertaker J E Turner, who prepared it for shipment to Molson, the funeral to be held this Friday. Deceased was born in Brown County, WI, and spent 22 years in the Palouse and Big Bend regions, moving up near Molson, BC, some 8 years ago. He is survived by a wife and a 3 year old adopted son. He was one of a family of 13 children, 6 of whom survive him, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. They are: Fred Bruns, Harrington; Will Bruns, Spokane; Henry Bruns, Laclede, ID; Mrs. Chas Rice and Mrs. Jake Weifbeck of Milwaukee, WI; and Mrs. Dolly Edgar of Nome, Alaska. (Citizen)

Victor Buchanan, of Sprague, a veteran of the Civil War, died Apr 5, 1911 at the age of 79 years. He has been a resident of Washington for 27 years. He served in Co K, 1^st Nebraska Infantry. (Citizen)

Carl D Buck, son of Mr. & Mrs. C. C. Buck of Davenport, died Thursday, March 13, 1913, at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. H. Styles, near Cedarville, WA. The body was brought to Davenport and the funeral took place at the ME church Sunday… The body was laid to rest in Mt View Cemetery. The deceased leaves a father and mother, and two sisters, Mrs. M. C. Mossler, of Marshall Junction, WA and Mrs. A. H. Styles, who resides near Cedarville, Stevens Co. Carl Buck was born in 1884 near Davenport… later he went to Cedarville and vicinity, where he was employed in the mines of that region until his death. (Dav. Trib)

After a wedded life of only 24 days Postmaster W. A. Buckley of Sprague was on the 27^th of March called upon to attend at the bier and see his bride placed beneath the sod. All business houses in the city were closed for the funeral. (Citizen)

Walter T. Bumpass, 33, died at a Spokane hospital, Jan 3, 1932, following a heroic fight for life after an operation for appendicitis. Walter was born at Harrington, where his parents were pioneers, and was married to Miss Mollie McKinnon of Harrington, removing to Spokane where for a time he engaged in the life insurance business and later entered the employ of the Spokane Daily Chroonicle, in their circulation department. He is survived by his wife, Mollie; one daughter, Dorothy; mother, Mrs. Belle Bumpass of Los Angeles; 6 sisters, Mrs. Lena Grebe, Portland, Mrs. Mabel Hampton and Mrs. Lola Meader of Los Angeles, Mrs. Marie Paris of Lewiston, Idaho; Mrs. Mildred Coldwell of Vancouver, WA; Miss Geraldine Bumpass of Los Angeles; 5 brothers, Claude of Spokane; Cecil of Everett; Loren of Pocatello, ID; Lester and Francis of Los Angeles. Interment was in Riverside Park, Spokane, WA.

Isaac Bundy, a veteran of the Mexican War, aged 94, died on Monday, the 3^rd. He was interred in the cemetery at Edwall. (Citizen)

T. O. Burrill received the sad news Wednesday morning, of the death of his father. Rev S. L. Burrill died of plura fussion at the age of 66 years. He was a pioneer Methodist pastor, coming to this part of the West in ’78, living in and near Harrington six years. Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Burrill left Wednesday evening for North Yakima on their sad mission of paying their last farewell to all that was earthly of his father. (Citizen)

Edwall.—Mrs. Catherine Butler, a pioneer resident of the Edwall region, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 24, at the home of her daughter, Mary Logan. The funeral services were held Thursday at the Catholic Church in Edwall, Father Blake of Cheney officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at Sprague beside her husband. Catherine Butler was born at Nespelem, WA, the date of her birth being unknown but it is supposed that she was about a hundred years old at the time of her death. (Dav Times-Trib excerpt)

(notes) Mrs. Mary Margaret Butler died Sunday March 24 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hans Larsen. She was born in 1828 in County Clair, Ireland. She was the mother of ten children, 7 in Australia, 2 dead, and Mrs. Hans Larsen. Presbyterian funeral, burial Harrington Cemetery. (Citizen)

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