Arizona Republic - Phoenix | November 5, 1999

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

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

Billings Gazette | December 1993

Columbus - Mabel Lewis Coomber, 84, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 1993, in her home.

Mabel was born to Joseph and Alice Lewis in Burley, Idaho, in 1909, the eldest of two brothers and three sisters. The family moved to Hayward, California. After losing both parents, she helped raise her brothers and sisters while putting herself through school and earning a teaching certificate. While in California, Mabel met her husband-to-be, Larry Coomber. They were married in Martinez, California, on Oct. 6, 1934. After the war, she and Larry returned to his home in Montana and they purchased a ranch at Boyd. They moved to Billings in 1952, and in 1954, she commuted to Broadview to teach school. In 1955, Mabel began teaching at Newman School in Billings and continued there until her retirement in 1974. She retired with her husband to Columbus, where she enjoyed growing flowers and gardening.

Survivors include two sisters, Mary Wrinkle of Orinda, California, and Helen Goodrich of Dillon; two sons, Allen and his wife, Donna, of Billings, and Martin of Columbus; a granddaughter and her husband, Pam and Phil Nash of Laurel; a grandson and his wife, Larry and Kim of Billings; and four great-grandsons, Tanner Coomber, John, Thomas and Michael Nash.

St. Charles Union | November 3, 1880

Mrs. Randall, wife of Charles Randall, died suddenly in this city on Sunday evening last. Mrs. Randall was a woman of many estimable qualities. The funeral took place on Monday. View Obituary

Winona Daily Republic - St. Charles and Vicinity
November 5, 1880

Mrs. Randall, wife of Charles Randall, died suddenly on Sunday evening, October 31st. View Obituary

Note: Laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles, Minnesota.

The Bellingham Herald | Monday, May 21, 1979

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

Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home. 

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

"Curly" Clayton S. Neagle, 67, of 11t St., reached out and took the hand of Jesus with his children at his side, on Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Tim Mayee of First Lutheran Church. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors by Marion American Legion Post 298. Friends may call from 5 to 8 tonight at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Survivors included three sons, David and wife Kathy of Marion, Donald and wife Sharon of Hiawatha and James and wife Deb of Gardner; two daughters, Amy and husband Danny Ramos and JanMarie and husband T.J. Ritner, all of Lafayette, Colo.; five sisters, Darlene Plains and husband Darell of Stanhope, Mary Watts and husband Wayne of Melbourne, Lou Mittelsadt and husband Kim of Storm Lake, Mickey Nielson and husband Neal of Newell and Petie and Patrick and husband Galen of Gowrie; two brothers, Thomas and wife Frances of Storm Lake and Melvin and wife Candy of Peoria, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Florence Neagle of Harker Heights, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and a cherished friend and companion, Katie Richards of Marion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Janet Graham Neagle; and a brother, Richard.

Clayton was born May 25, 1931, in Lake City, Iowa, to Thomas and Clara Bushman Neagle. He worked for 17 years at Linn-Mar Schools and retired from Nash Finch after 20 years. He was a member of the Marion American Legion Post 298 and a peacetime Army veteran.

Instead of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The Arizona Republic | Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Constance Lightfoot, 99, of Glendale AZ went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2012. Connie was a proud member of the Odd Fellows Rebekka Lodge for 60 years. In her spare time, Connie liked to sew and take care of her garden.

She is preceded in death by her son Daryl Davidson. Survivors are Victor Delano Davidson (Mary) of Flagstaff AZ, LaVerna May of Madera CA, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and several cousins and nieces. A visitation will be at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary 5830 W Missouri Ave, Glendale AZ 85301, Thursday, August 30th, 2012 from 6-8pm with services on Friday, August 31st, 2012 at 11am at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary with interment to follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery (Glendale).

"C. Constance (Neagle) - Ninety-nine years and Counting," a blog by granddaughter P. Davidson-Peters

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

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

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

A nearly similar obituary includes his place of burial:
Chatsworth Plaindealer | January 17, 1908

An early resident of Chatsworth died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Braddock, in the city of Watseks, on Saturday, January 11, aged 72 years, 10 months and 4 days.

Deceased was born in County Waterford, Ireland, March 17, 1835. In 1853, at the age of 18 years, he came to this country, landing in the city of New York. Two years after his arrival, in June, 1855, he was married to Ellen Croty. the result of this union was five sons and two daughter. Mrs. Nagle died in April, 1885. The surviving children are: Thomas of Levenworth, Kan.; Mrs. O.E. Braddock, of Watseka; Mrs. E.A. Knight and John of Roberts; William of Hope, North Dakota, and Richard of Artesian, South Dakota. The couple came to this vicinity in the early sixties, where Mr. Nagle was employed for years as section foreman on the T.P.&W. railroad.

The remains were brought here on the 1:04 T.P.&W. train on Monday and taken to the home of Maurice Kane, on South Second Street. The funeral service was held from SS. Peter and Paul's church on Tuesday morning and the remains laid to rest by the side of his wife in St. Patrick's cemetery.

Thomas Junior Neagle, age 60, of Storm Lake, formerly of Fort Dodge, died Friday, November 23, 2001 at Buena Vista Regional medical Center in Storm Lake. A memorial fund has been established.

Thomas Junior Neagle was born April 16, 1941 in Lake City, Iowa the son of Thomas Joseph and Clara Stella (Bushman) Neagle. He attended Nemaha schools.

He worked as a track repairman for the Illinois Central & Gulf Railroad in Storm Lake and Fort Doge and was a member of the IOOF Lodge #221 of Storm Lake.

Tom was married to Frances Goettsch Beckman on October 4, 1980 at the Storm Lake United Methodist Church. The couple made their home in Storm Lake, moved to Fort Dodge in 1987 where they lived until returning to Storm Lake in 1997.

He is survived by his wife Frances, Storm Lake; a daughter Amy Jo Olivas, Colorado Springs, CO; his step-children: Mary and Dwight Newman, Ida Grove, Mike and Diane Beckman, Ames, Pat and Kelly Beckman, Holstein and Jason Beckman, Fort Dodge and 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Also surviving are five sisters: Darlene and Daryl Plain, Stanhope, Mary and Wayne Watts, Melbourne, Luetta "Lu" and Kim Mittelstadt, Storm Lake, Mildred "Mickey" Nielsen, Newell and Petie and Galen Patrick, Gowrie; a brother Mel and Candace Neagle, Peoria, AZ; a sister-in-law Florence Neagle, Harker Heights, TX and numerous extended family members and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Richard and Clayton and by a brother-in-law Neal Nielsen.

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

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

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

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

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

Peacefully at Trinity Village Care Centre, on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband to the late Jeanne (2004). Loving father to Sheryl (Tony), Tom (Liz) and David (Becky). Ron will be forever remembered by his sisters, Marie (Paul), Doreen, Shirley (Doug) and by his brother , Richard (Joan). Cherished grandfather to Ashley, Benjamin, Jesse, Jackson, Matthew and Sean and to many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Irwin Oscar and Mary Philomena and by his brother, Murray (Moe). Ron was a proud employee of Lear Seating/General Springs Ltd. For 44 years as well as a member of the CAW. He was a long time member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kitchener.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Friday, October 31, 2008 (today) from 2-4 and 6-9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery to be followed by a reception in the parish hall of the church. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs or to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation can be made by contacting the funeral home at 519-745-9495. Online condolences can be made by visiting www.MeM.com a special thank you to the staff at Trinity Village for the exceptional care and friendship they gave Ron during his 8 year stay.

Brownsdale, Mower Co., MN - Jan 1902

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Charles Union | May 15, 1902 | View Obituary

OSMER - Just as he was finishing his day's work, Nathan G. Osmer fell to the ground and in a few minutes breathed his last, Tuesday evening, September 17, 1901.

The deceased was born in the state of New York, July 7, 1837, being 64 years, 2 months and 10 days of age at date of death. He went to Illinois at an early age and at the breaking out of the civil war enlisted in Co., E., 37 Ill. Inf., Aug. 20, 1861, and served three years. Some years after the close of the war he came to Minnesota and has lived in both Chatfiled and St. Charles. He was a member of Henry Morton post, of this city.

He was twice married. He leaves a widow and two brothers to mourn his loss. At the age of fourteen he professed faith in Christ and while living in St. Charles was a member of the Baptist church. He was a kind and faithful husband to his invalid wife and died in the harness.

Note: Laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles, Minnesota.

Bellingham Herald | December 23, 1968

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

St. Charles (Minn) Union Recorder | December 18, 1891 View Obituary

Died, in this city, on Sunday morning, Dec. 13th, 1891, Charles Randall, in the 66th year of his age. He was born, we believe, in April, 1826, in the State of New York. Married, and came to Minnesota about 1854, and settled in the town of Saratoga, and soon opened a farm. here he lived some years; but finally sold out and moved to this city. He subsequently owned a farm in the town of Dover, but worked in Parrott & Co.'s wagon shops for a long time. About three years ago, consumption fastened itself upon him, and he was thereafter unable to work much.

"Charlie," as he was familiarly called, was a kind-hearted man, ever ready to help any one needing assistance. Many are they who will remember his kindness. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon, and the remains were buried in Hillside cemetery.

Doland Times-Record | 14 Feb 1908

On Saturday last occurred the death of Mrs. William Matteson of Irving, aged 25 years. Mrs. Matteson was born at St. Charles, Minnesota, and came here about four years ago. She was married to Mr. Matteson about one year ago and they resided on the Joseph James farm until last fall when they moved to Iriving.

She leaves one boy five years old and a little baby girl ten days old, besides a husband and numerous relation to mourn her loss, who have the sympathy of the entire community.

Note: Laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery - Harrison Twp., Spink Co., SD

Mower County, MN News | Thursday August 22, 1946

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

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

St. Charles Union | May 15, 1902 | View Obituary

Mrs. N.G. Osmer died at her home in this city on Monday morning, May 12, after a very long and painful illness. She leaves three children. Her husband died last summer of heart disease. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday morning, conducted by C.T. Hollowell, and the remains buried at Hillside cemetery.

Note: Mary's first husband was Henry Coomber or Coombs, 2nd husband Charles Randall, and 3rd husband was Nathan G. Osmer. Her suviving children were: Charles D. Coomber/Coombes; Ruth Randall, wife of Matthew Burns; and Asa B. Randall.

Mower County, MN Transcript | Wednesday November 29, 1893

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

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

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

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

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

DEATH OF CALVIN J. SHORTT
Contributed by P. Davidson-Peters

Source Scrapbook 45-000-056-3; Box 20; Mower Co. Hist. Society

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

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

Mower County, MN Transcript | Wednesday November 18, 1908

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

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

Mrs. John Veth

Mrs. Elizabeth V. Veth, daughter of Edward and Sarahann Smith, was born at Lake City, Ia. The 28th day of August, 1879, and passed away in her home June 22, 1952, at 8:45 a.m., at the age of 72 years, 10 months, six days.

She was united in marriage in 1894 to Albert Knapp, who passed away two months thereafter.

Two years later, in 1896, she was married to Richard Neagle, who preceded her in death at their home, Artesian, S.Dak., in April, 1914.

To this union were born three children – one daughter and two sons. The infant daughter died at the age of thirteen months.

Elizabeth was then united in marriage to John Veth Jan. 8, 1916, in Tulsa, Okla., and moved to Lake City shortly afterwards where she spent the remainder of her life.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas J. Neagle and Frank W. Neagle, of Nemaha, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, one brother, Frank Smith, of Early; one sister, Bessie Rowan, of Artesian, S.Dak.; one half brother, John Chandler, of Spirit Lake; several cousins, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mrs. Veth was a member of Woodlawn Church of Christ for 52 years. She will not only be missed by her loving husband and children who cared for her so patiently during her illness, but by all who knew her.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Woodlawn Church of Christ by the Rev. Leon Triggs. Burial was in Lake City cemetery.

John Veth was born in Holland May 19, 1880 and passed from the earthly life at McCrary-Rost Hospital in Lake City on July1, at the age of 76 years. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Smith Veth.

He came to the United States in 1901 and lived in various parts of the country before coming to Iowa where he was married to Elizabeth Neagle at Boone, on January 16, 1916. They farmed in South Dakota for six years and then made their home in Lake City in 1924.

Mr. Veth became a Christian in Holland as a boy. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Lake City.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth in 1952.

He is survived by two step-sons; Thomas Neagle of Nemah; Frank Neagle of Schaller; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers: Henry and Peter Veth both residing in Holland.

Funeral services will be conducted from Woodlawn Christian Chruch by the Rev. Howard D. Prather on Thrusday, July 5, at 2:30 p.m. Music will be by Mrs. Darryl Johnson and Mrs. A.M. Short. Interment will be in Lake City cemetery under direction of Farber and Ottoman Funeral Home of Sac City.

Dixon, IL | March 21, 1892

Death of an Early Settler

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

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

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

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