SANGAMON, John M.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, November 4, 1915, pg. 8
JOHN M. SANGAMON
John M. Sangamo died October 30, 1915, at 10:15 p. m., at
his home in St. Cloud, Fla, the cause of death being cardiac lesion.
He was 72 years old. His body was shipped to Hollywood, N. Y. For
interment.
Services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Carlson chapel,
and the body was shipped Monday morning.
SCRANTON, Edwin E.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 5, 1925
E. E. SCRANTON, PIONEER BUILDER, DIES IN ALLIANCE, O.
Major E. E. Scranton died at his home on West Oxford street
early Sunday morning after an illness extending over several years.
Edwin E. Scranton has been a resident of Alliance and this
community during his entire life, and has had a prominent share in
its growth and development.
Born at Deerfield, March 2, 1840, he would have reached his
eighty fifth birthday in a few weeks. From the home farm just of
Lexington, he left to enter Mt. Union college in 1857, but in his
senior year, on October 28, 1861 he enlisted in the 65th Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for three years service in the Civil war.
His regiment was included in the Army of the Cumberland, and
participated in many important battles of the war, among with were
Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Mission
Ridge, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Atlanta, Franklin and Nashville. He
was mustered out of the service at the end of the war, Nov. 30,
1865, as captain.
After returning from the war he became engaged in railroad
work, and served 12 years with the Pennsylvania railroad and 20
years with the Lake Erie, Alliance and Southern, now the New York
Central, resigning as general manager on account of advancing years.
He served the city of Alliance for several terms as a member
of the city council, two terms being president of this body. He was
also a member of the city school board and was for 18 years a
trustee and treasurer of Mt. Union college.
Major Scranton was married to Hannah Wood at Alliance
February 28, 1866. He is survived by his wife and the following
children: R. Melville, Clarence, Ohio; Laurin D. Evaline (Mrs. N. C.
Fetters); Edison E and Homer G., all residing in this city except
Lieutenant Edison E. Scranton, who lives in San Diego, Cal.
Major Scranton came from a family of patriots, his
grandfather, Jarred Scranton having served from Ohio in the war of
1812, and his great-grandfather, Timothy Scranton, having served in
the war of the American Revolution, enlisting as a private April 1,
1777, and taking part in the battles of Stony Point, Jamestown and
Yorktown.
For the past twelve years Major Scranton has led a quiet,
retired life and has spent many of his winters in St. Cloud, Fla.
The funeral services, which will be private, will be held
from the home, 464 West Oxford street, Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock. Friends may call at the home Monday evening from seven to
nine o'clock. The funeral on Tuesday will be in charge of Dr. W. W.
Dieterich of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which Major
Scranton was perhaps the oldest member. Major Scranton was also a
member of the G. A. R. and this order is arranging to call at the
home in a body at one o'clock on Tuesday, where the ritualistic
services will be performed. - Alliance Review
SEEBER, Charles
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, May 11, 1939, ft. pg.
Charles Seeber Dies At Home Here Saturday - Funeral Conducted May
8
Ninety-Five Year Old Civil War Veteran Is Buried at Old Home in
Boelus, Nebr.
Charles Seeber, 93 year old Civil War veteran, passed away
on Saturday, May6 at his home East of the city, following a several
months illness.
Funeral service was conducted from the Eiselstein-Wigginton
funeral chapel on Monday, May 8, at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. G. Leon
Wells, pastor of the Methodist Church, was in charge of the service.
The ritual service of the Daughters of Union Veteras and the Grand
Army of the Republic were used, the latter being given by Frederick
Funston Camp, U. S. W. V. the body was forwarded to Boelus, Nebr.,
for interment.
Mr. Seeber was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, March 19,
1846. He came to St. Cloud to reside more that twenty years ago from
Boelus, Nebr.
Mr. Seeber moved to Wisconsin with his parents early in
life, later going to Howard county, Nebr., where he was engaged in
farming. He established his permanent residence in Boelus, Nebr.,
where he developed the Keystone Stock farms.
The history of Nebraska states that "Mr. Seeber was
recognized as one of Howard county's most substantial citizens and
upright business men and fully alive to the best interests of his
fellow men.." He served as county commissioner, was school director
for thirty years, a member of the Boelus city council and road
supervisor for many years. He was also a past commander of Canby
Post No. 8, G. A. R.
During the Civil War he served in Company D., 33 Regiment of
Wisconsin Infantry, having enlisted in August, 1862. He took part in
major battles at Coldwater, Miss,; the siege of Vicksburg and
engagement at Jackson, Miss, and many minor engagements. He was
honorably discharged August 6, 1865, having served three years
without being wounded.
Mr. Seeber was elected Department of Florida
Adjutant-General at the G. A. R. Encampment held in Miami in April.
During his residence here he has been active in the G. A. R. Post.
Surviving are three sons, Will, Fred and Henry Seeber of
Boelus, Nebr., and three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Christensen of Grand
Island, Nebr., Mrs. E. L. Travis of Dix, Nebr., and Mrs. Clarence
Dennis of St. Cloud.
SEAGRAVE, B.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, October 4, 1917, pg. 8
RESOLUTIONS UPON THE DEATH OF COMRADE B. SEAGRAVE
Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Grand Commander above to
call Comrade Seagrave from St. Cloud Garrison No. 141, A. & N. U.,
to the Supreme Grand Garrison above, therefore be it,
Resolved, that we his comrades meekly bow in humble
submission thereto. Be it further
Resolved that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes
of the Garrison and a copy be sent to the bereaved family and
friends. A copy be sent to the St. Cloud Tribune for publication,
and our charter draped in mourning for thirty days.
Respectfully submitted by
C. W. Wood,
Frank Munsell,
Wm. P. Lynch,
Committee.
Adopted by Garrison October 1st, 1917
SIEGLE, William
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, March 10, 1938, front pg.
William Siegle, 95-Year-Old Civil War Veteran, Died Monday, March
7
William Siegle, 95 year old civil war veteran, passed away
on Monday, March 7, at his home, 801 Florida Ave. Funeral service
was conducted at 3 p. m. today, at the Eiselstein-Wigginton funeral
chapel, with the Rev. G. Leon Wells, pastor of the Methodist church,
officiating. Interment will be made at his old home in Ypsalanti,
Mich.
Mr. Siegle was born in Wurttenberg, Germany, September 24,
1842. At the age of thirteen he came to America, making the trip in
thirty-five days on an old fashioned sailing vessel.
He enlisted in 1861 in the 1st Michigan regiment, serving
until wounded at the Battle of Bull Run, when he received an
honorable discharge. He later reinlisted [sic]. After the Civil War
he was engaged in farming at Ypsalanti for a number of years.
Mr. Siegle came to St. Cloud to make his home fifteen years
ago. He was a regular attendant at the Methodist Episcopal church
here.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Letitia Siegle, and a son,
Frank Siegle of Flint, Mich.
SHARP, Webster
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 4, 1923, front pg.
Webster Sharp died the 11th of June. The body was shipped
for burial at East Liberty Ohio. Accompanied by his son and wife,
Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Sharp, Eiselstein Bros. were in charge.
SHURMAN, William
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, December 23, 1915, pg. 5
WILLIAM SHURMAN
William Shurman, who resided on Delaware avenue and
Seventeenth street, St. Cloud, answered the last roll call on
Tuesday, December 21, 1915, at 11 a. m. Services were conducted in
the Carlson Chapel. The body will be shipped to Ayer, Mass.
SIMS, Thomas
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 26, 1933, front pg.
THOMAS SIMS
Thomas Sims, 90, resident of St. Cloud for the past 14
years, died at his home, 1214 Missouri avenue, on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
The deceased, born in Jackson county, Ohio, had been in failing
health for several years.
At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral
service conducted. The body was prepared for burial by Eiselstein
Bros. funeral home.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Clara Sims, two sons, Edward of Oak
Hill, Ohio, and Lloyd of Akron, Ohio, and one daughter, Mrs. Anna
Foster of Seattle, Wash., survive.
ST. CLOUD NEWS, Friday, January 27, 1933, pg. 2
Thomas Sims died Tuesday afternoon, at his home, 1214
Missouri ave. Mr. Sims was born Aug. 1, 1843, at Jackson, O. He
leaves his widow Mrs. Clara Sims of St. Cloud, one daughter, Mrs.
Anna Foster, Seattle, Wash., and two sons, Edwin of Oak Hill, Ohio,
and Lloyd of Akron, O.
(Additional note: funeral record shows body was cremated)
SLAWSON, Randolph E.
ST CLOUD TRIBUNE, 6 Jan 1916
In Memoriam
Randolph E. Slawson
One of St. Cloud's most estimable citizens, died at his
residence January 1, 1916. He was born in Broctch, N.Y., March 2nd,
1843. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, also of the
Army and Navy Union. He served his country four years in the war of
the rebellion; belonged to Co. C, 93th regiment, 11 Vol. Inf; was
wounded in the head by rifle ball at Vicksburg. Brother Slawson was
a hardware merchant in Townsend, Mantana, for many years, and was
superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school there for fifteen
years.
He came to St. Cloud three years ago, where he rapidly made
friends and at the death of Dr. Cooper was unanimously elected
superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school, which office he held
until his death. His funeral was conducted at his late residence by
his pastor, Rev. G. H. Northrop. Brother Slawson was a quiet [?]
giving man, but firm in principle, true to his convictions of right,
honored and loved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his
absence his devoted wife, Mrs. Matilda Gay Slawson, one daughter,
Mrs. Dr. Bagg, of Waverly, Kansas, three brothers and two sisters,
and many friends both in church and town. Thank God we will meet
again. We are not eternally bereaved. - J. B. Santee
I want to thank most sincerely my neighbors and friends who
so kindly stood by us during the hours of trial and death of my
beloved husband. - Mrs. Slawson.
SMITH, Gilbert F.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, March 18, 1920, pg. 5
The New York association passed the following resolutions in
memory of G. F. Smith:
Whereas, on Thursday, March 11th, 1920, at Johnston City,
Tenn, G. F. Smith, late of St. Cloud, Fla, was called from this life
to enter into the joys of the heavenly kingdom. Comrade Smith was
one of the oldest members of the New York association and was highly
esteemed by all. He had been in poor health for some time but as a
true and loyal soldier bore it all with patience and submission,
therefore be it resolved on behalf of this association that we
tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and family. And
may the God of Love be very near to them in this sad and lonely
hour. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be
spread on our records, a copy sent to the sorrowing family and a
copy to the St. Cloud Tribune for publication.
Respectfully,
DORA L. FRANCHER,
J. W. FRANCHER,
Committee.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, April 8, 1920, pg. 6
At the regular meeting of the St. Cloud Garrison No. 141
Army and Navy Union held on the 15th day of March A. D. 1920, a
committee was appointed to draw up the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Great Commander to remove from
our midst our friend and comrade, Gilbert F. Smith, formerly of the
144th N. Y. Vol. Inf. we humbly bow in submission to his will.
Be it therefore resolved, that we extend to his widow and to
the family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this their
great bereavement.
It is further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be
entered in the minutes of the Garrison; that a copy be sent to the
bereaved widow and that a copy be sent to the St. Cloud Tribune for
publication.
D. B. HULL,
F. RATH,
FRANK MUNSELL,
Committee
SOMERVILLE, John
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE October 11, 1928 pg. 2
ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES ON
JOHN SOMERVILLE DIES AT THE HOME OF MRS. AGNES HOGOBOOM SEPTEMBER
27
(Mason, Iowa; Journal):
The death of John Somerville took the last but two of that
little band of pioneers who came to this part of Calhoun county in
1866 and 1867, H. J. Richmond and Mrs. Mary Van Horne being the two
remaining. All the other have crossed over the river.
Mr. Somerville had been in his usual health up to the time
of his recent trip to the Colorado mountains. The high altitude
seemed to affect his heart, and from that time to the end he
gradually failed and passed peacefully away as stated above. Since
his return from Colorado he had been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Agnes Hogoboom, where his death occurred last Thursday, September
27.
John Somerville was a man among thousands. Although in youth
he was deprived of those advantages which are considered essential
to success in life, by hard work and perseverance he overcame those
disadvantages, and long before he reached middle life he was a well
read man and one of the best posted men in the county on national
and international affairs.
John Somerville was born in Glasgow, Scotland, December 31,
1840. In the year 1849 he accompanied his parents to America, and
for a few months he attended school in New York, but his education
privileges in this country were very meager. He early began working
at the machinist’s trade, which he followed continuously until after
the Civil war was inaugurated, when he responded to his country’s
call for aid, enlisting on the 21st of December, 1861, as a member
of Company K, Ninety-fourth New York Volunteer Infantry.
The command was sent to Virginia and was afterward assigned
to the First Corps of the Army of the Potomac. He served with the
Army of the Potomac for four years in the First and Fifth Corps and
was in many of the most important engagements of the war, proving
his valor and loyalty on many a southern battlefield. In November,
1865, he received an honorable discharge, and the war having closed,
he was mustered out at Washington.
Coming to this section among the very first settlers, he at
once became a leader in all the good works of the community, and not
a public enterprise was started that did not receive both his
material and spiritual help. His natural leadership brought him many
official positions, all of which he filled with honor to himself and
to the advantage of his constituents.
In 1883, he took an active part in organizing the Allee Post
of the G. A. R., and he marched with those 140 veterans who composed
the first parade to Hope cemetery on May 30, 1883. Of those 140 men,
but two remain today, D. C. Wilson and . J. Richmond. He at
different times held every office of that organization.
Unlike so many men who have been obliged to make their way
unaided in the worked, he war never hard or selfish. His heart was
filled with charity for the faults of mankind and he was ever ready
to make life easier for the unfortunate.
In 1912 he was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte
Roberts, at Chicago, since which time they have made their home
mostly in Florida. They lived at Tampa for a time but for a number
of years they made their home at St. Cloud. He spent most of his
summers visiting friends and relatives in the north, where h always
met with a hearty welcome.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the
Congregational church. Rev. H. Hendrickson officiated and paid a
glowing tribute to the life and work of the departed. The remains
were laid to rest in Rose Hill.
The pallbearers were six nephews of Mr. Somerville, Simon
Zehr, Floyd Griffith and John Griffith of Manson, eBrt [sic]
Griffith and Edward Griffith of Rockwell City and Guy Griffith of
Somers.
So ended a long and useful life which had helped to make the
world better both physically and spiritually by its coming into it.
STANLEY, Frank
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 10, 1935, front pg.
Frank Stanley Buried In Dixfield, Me.
Rumford, Me, Jan. 3 - The funeral of Frank Stanley, of
Dixfield, whose death occurred Tuesday morning at the age of 86,
after short illness, will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock, the
service being private. He was the last member of the G. A. R. in
that locality.
He was born in Dixfield May 19, 1848, the son of the late
Isaac N. and Susan Trask Stanley and was the last of a family of six
children, which included Henry O. Stanley, John S. Stanley, Mrs.
Louise Bisbee, Mrs. Rosella Harlow, Mrs. Sophronia Stowell.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Reynolds Stanley, he is
surviived [sic] by a daughter, Mrs. Susie Bailey.
When the Civil War broke out Mr. Stanley was but 15 years of
age, but wished to enlist. His parents were opposed because of his
youth, but his desire was so strong that they consented, thinking
that because of his youth he would not be accepted.
He was accepted, however, and enlisted at Canton with a
Maine regiment and served for the duration of the war, entering the
service as a drummer boy.
Throughout his life Mr. Stanley was always interested in all
patriotic movements, and was an active member of the G. A. R. -
Rumfield Falls Times.
Mr. Stanley was a well know winter resident of St. Cloud.
STANTON, Calvin Patterson
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, January 10, 1935, front pg.
Death Claims C. P. Stanton At. Scottville, Mich.
A message has been received here advising of the death of
Calvin Patterson Stanton, 88, St. Cloud pioneer Civil War veteran,
who died December 19 at his home in Scottville, Michigan, following
a long illness which had grown worse since last September.
Funeral services were conducted the following Sunday. The
Veterans of Foreign Wars were in charge of a service at Lake View
cemetery, Ludington, Mich., where interment was made.
Mr. Stanton is survived by his widow and his daughter Mrs.
Edith Schackelton of California, and also three sisters and other
relatives.
A member of the Masonic Order for over 50 years, a few years
ago he had been made a life member of the Masonic lodge. He served
honorably in many notable engagements during the Civil war.
Although he resided in Scottville, Mich., for 30 years, he
later resided in St. Cloud for 12 years, returning to Scottville 7
years ago.
STEARNES, Joseph L.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, August 1, 1935, front pg.
Last G. A. R. Vet At Bellport, L. I., N. Y., Is Dead
Joseph L. Stearnes of Bellport, L. I., N. Y., and St. Cloud,
who would have been 95 years of age on Sept. 11, passed away at
10:45 p. m. Wednesday at his home in New York. The message advising
of Mr. Stearne's [sic] was received her this morning by Mahlon
Peterson.
The deceased is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Mary L.
Sargent, who made her home with him and cared for him, and Mrs. C.
L. Frost.
Mrs. Stearnes preceded her husband in death about three
years ago, when she passed away at their home on South Florida
avenue, St. Cloud.
Mr. Stearnes and Mrs. Sargent, his niece, made their winter
home on Pennsylvania avenue, St. Cloud, for the past several years.
He was the only surviving member of the G. A. R. post at
Bellport, L. I. He could not attend memorial day services this year
because of advanced age.
J. L. STEARNES IS DEAD
Mr. Stearnes, a Civil War veteran, celebrated his 94th
birthday at his Long Island home on September 11, 1934. The
photograph shows Mr. Stearnes and the immense birthday cake with
candles that was a feature of his birthday anniversary celebration.
STEWART, Samuel G.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, February 13, 1919, pg. 8
SAMUEL G. STEWART
Samuel G. Stewart, M. D., was born October 1, 1845, and died
on February 7, 1919 at St. Cloud, Fla., at the age of 73 years, four
months and six days. He was born and raised in Ohio, was a veteran
of the Civil War, enlisting at the age of sixteen years and was
twenty years old when he was discharge. He graduated at Miami (O.)
University, the Ohio Medical College and the Sterling Medical
College. He began the practice of medicine at Centerville, O., but
went to Topeka, Kan., in 1887, where he remained until last year,
practicing medicine there for forty-tow years. For twenty-three
years he was a teacher in the Kansas College of Medicine, and in
this capacity was best known to the medical fraternity. He has been
a Bible class teacher practically all of his life, and was an elder
in the U. P. church at Topeka.
He has been a winter visitor in St. Cloud for five or six
years, where his medical skill and Christian character and service
have made a lasting impression.
The following lines by ______ Van Dyke is the story of his
life. The lines were framed and hung in his home office:
"Let me but live my life from year to year
With forward face and unrelentant soul;
Not hurrying to nor turning from the goal;
Not murmuring for the things that disappear
In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils, but with a whole and happy heart that
pays it's toil
To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.
So let the way wind up the hill or down,
O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy,
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy.
New friendship, high adventure and a crown.
My heart will keep the courage of the quest.
And hope the road's last turn will be the best."
The funeral service for Dr. Stewart was conducted by Dr.
Cooke at the Presbyterian church on Sunday, February 9th, and the
remains were shipped away on Monday morning. An escort of Veterans
attended the funeral, the casket being draped with the stars and
stripes, and an escort accompanied the remains to the train on
Monday.
The funeral arrangements were handled by C. E. Carlson.
(Additional note: funeral record states body was shipped to
Topeka, KS for burial)
STERLING, Thomas M.
ST. CLOUD TRIBUNE, August 20, 1936, front pg.
T. M. SUMMERS IS DEAD AT AGE OF 92 YEARS
FORMER GRAND ARMY POST COMMANDER TO BE BURIED AT MT. STERLING,
OHIO
Thomas M. Summers, former
commander of L. L. Mitchell Post, G. A. R., of St. Cloud last year
and for 19 years commander of J. C. Bostwick Post No. 406, Mt.
Sterling, Ohio, died at his home her on North Indiana avenue on
Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the age of 92 years.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Eiselstein
funeral chapel Friday at 2:30 p. m. with Elder H. M. St. John of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church, of Orlando, in charge. The Walters
Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. will present its ritual service.
Interment will be made in Madison Mills, Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
Surviving relatives are the widow, Mrs. Annie A. Summers,
two sons, Edward M., of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, and Samuel B., of
Springfield, Ohio, and one daughter, Mrs. Hester C. Rueb, also of
Mt. Sterling.
The deceased had been a resident of St. Cloud for the past
fourteen years. He was born April 10, 1844, in Rose County, Ohio,
near Barnesville.
Mr. Summers enlisted in the army on Feb. 23, 1863, and
served in the 33rd Ohio Regiment, Company G, for the duration of the
Civil War. He received his discharge on August 12, 1865.
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