Baker, J. R.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN) May 7, 1895; Mary Kay Krogman
J. R. Baker of Raymond was killed by lightening last Friday. He sat in the house holding a child when the bolt struck him. The child was not hurt.
Bakke Boy
Source: New Ulm Review (MN) October 19, 1892, Image 6; rll
A very sad accident occurred at Willmar, when the fourteen-year-old son of R.E. Bakke accidentally killed his four-year-old brother. The boys went out together, the older taking a gun along, and went down to the lake a short distance from the house. After having fired one barrel, the older boy started to take the cartridge out, when the other barrel was discharged, the contents entering the child's stomach. The child survived but a few minutes.
Source: The Willmar Journal (Willmar, MN), November 3, 1923, page 1; rll
DEATH OF FREDERICK B. BAUM.
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baum conveys the sad news of the death of their eldest son, Frederick B Baum, at their home in Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Baum and three sons were residents of Willmar many years, and friends sympathize with them in their bereavement. The following form an Elkhart, Indiana, paper gives the life of the young man who, just in the prime of life passed to the great beyond-but he had done his bit:
Frederick B. Baum.
Frederick B. Baum, aged 42 years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Baum of Bagley, Minn., at 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon. Death was caused by a leakage of the heart. For six years, until a year ago, he lived in this city, making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kline of 601 Myrtle street, who at that time lived at 316 Hickory street. Mrs. Kline and Mr. Baum's wife, who died several years ago, when they lived in Calgary, Canada, were sisters. An infant child was also buried in Canada. During his residence here Mr. Baum was employed at the Buescher and the Martin band instrument factories and for year a salesman for the Smith Motor Co.
Mr. Baum is survived by two brothers George and Carl Baum, both of Bagley. He was a member of the Elkhart Lodge of Elks, and the lodge flag is at half-staff in tribute to him.
The funeral is to take place at Bagley tomorrow.
Mr. Baum, who served four years in the navy, during which he saw service in the Philippines while in the uprising of 1899 was in progress, endeavored to enlistedd in the Canadian army when the World war broke out, but was rejected for physical reason. He then came to the States and tried to enlist in the American army, but was again rejected.
Beck (Hansdatter), Nicoline "Lena"
Source: The Atwater Press (Atwater, MN), December 14, 1888, page 1; rll
DIED:
At her home in Willmar last Wednesday evening Dec. 5th Mrs. O. J. Beck passed to her final rest after a lingering illness. She had been failing all summer but hopes of her recovery were strongly entertained until recently when he disease was pronounced to be consumption. Mr. Beck had arranged to take her south after the holidays, with the hope that a change of climate would prove beneficial to her health but "Him who doeth all things well" decided it otherwise. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hagg in the Norwegian Conference church Sunday afternoon where a large concourse of people gathered to pay their last respect to the departed. The church was crowded to its entire capacity and many were unable to enter. After the services the procession was accompanied by the Willmar Cornet Band and proceeded to the Conference chruch cemetery where the remains were consigned to their final resting place. Mrs. Beck had resided in Willmar for many years and had made a large circle of friends through the city who sincerely mourn her. Mr. Beck has the sympathy of the community in his severe affliction.
Beck, Ole Johannessen
Source: Duluth News Tribune (21 Oct. 1897); FoFG MZ
WILLMAR, Minn., Oct. 21. - Ole J. Beck, the veteran proprietor of the Marlow house, died of apoplexy this morning. He was in apparent good health yesterday. The Marlow house is the oldest hostelry in Kandiyohi county, and has been under the charge of Mr. Beck for seventeen years.
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Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), October 26, 1897, page 1; rll
DIED SUDDENLY.
O. J. Beck, The Well-Known Willmar Citizen, Is No More.
The people of Willmar were shocked and pained last Thursday morning to learn of the sudden death of Ole J. Beck, the veteran hotel man of Willmar, which occurred at five o'clock a.m. of that day. He was taken sick in the night but was able to walk to his room and talk to his people, and his condition was not alarming, but at about five o'clock in the morning he was taken with an apoplectic stroke in which he passed away. In Mr. Beck the community loses a man of sterling qualities, whose pleasant manners, quiet and modest ways and kind heart will long be remember by a host of friends who had learned to love and respect him.
Ole Johnson Beck was a native of Norway, and was born June 19, 1838. His parents were John and Ingeborg (Engebretson) Beck. They emigrated to the United States in 1868, and located in Michigan where they remained until their death. The father died in 1872 and the mother in 1888. They were the parents of six children, namely, Caroline, Ingeborg, Ole J., John J., Andrew and Borne, later Mrs. Odin Anderson, Old J. acquired a modest education in the schools of Norway and in 1862 married Miss Nikolina Hanson, a daughter of Hans Hanson, a sailor by population. In 1869, when thirty-one years of age he emigrated to this country and settled in Kandiyohi county where he took a tract of Government land of eighty acres in the Town of Whitefield. He remained engaged there in farming and stock-raising operations until in 1880, when he moved to Willmar and rented the Marlow House for one year. At the expiration of that time he purchased that hotel property in which he has since been interested. In 1886 he built the Merchants Hotel at a total cost of over $26,000, which building was the pride of the town, and one of the first substantial improvements of Willmar. He could not long remain in possession of this splendid product of his enterprise however, and shortly afterwards sold the same, and resumed the management of the Marlow House, which he continued to manage until his death. His first wife died on the 5th of December, 1888. He married again in January, 18893, when he chose for life partner, Miss Rebecka Olson, who survives him. He had no children by either marriage. He leaves, however, and adopted infant. He also leaves in life his brother Andrew, of Willmar, a brother John H., residing at Chicago, sister, Mrs. O. Anderson, of Des Moines, Ia., and a sister of Trondhjem, Norway, beside a number of nephews and nieces.
The deceased was an active member of the United Norwegian church of this city, and was always to be found foremost in church work and in acts of kindness and charity. The pastor, Rev. E. E. Gynild was absent at the time of death, being on a visiting tour in some of the remote settlements in Beltrami county, where no telegraphic communication was possible. Therefore the Rev. M. A. Pederson, of St. Paul, was secured to officiate at the funeral exercises, which occurred from the United Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. The attendance at the services was very large. The large seating capacity of the church was entirely inadequate. After the impressive remarks of the Rev. Pederson, the people were given an opportunity to view the remains, and a throng of people who had been unable to gain entrance during the services passed through the church to cast a last look at the features of the deceased. The remains were taken to the church cemetery for interment and a procession of carriages and vehicles filled with grieving and sympathizing friends nearly a mile long followed the remains to their last resting place. The surviving widow has the profound sympathy of all in her deep affliction. The memory of Ole Beck will life ling in the minds of those who knew him as a kind, upright conscientious Christian gentleman.
"Rest in Peace"
Beckman (Frost), Karin-Catharina Karen Andersdotter Frost
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), March 1, 1916, page 3; rll
Pioneer Minister's Wife Dead.
The many old friends from early days will be grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Karin Beckman, widow of the late Rev. Peter Beckman, Swedish Lutheran minister of this county during its pioneer period.
She died at the home of her only surviving son, Ferdinand Beckman, of Troy, Idaho, Saturday, February 19, at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 11 days. Her husband preceded her in death only last year on the 20th of January, at the advanced age of over ninety-two years.
Mrs. Beckman was a quiet and lovable woman whose life's influence had always been a blessing to thse with whom she came in contact.
Blessed be the memory of this venerable pair.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), January 27, 1915, page 3; rll
REV. PETER BECKMAN.
Rev. Peter Beckman, pioneer Swedish Lutheran pastor of Kandiyohi County, passed away peacefully at his home in Troy, Idaho, Jan. 20, at two p.m., at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 4 days. Rev. Beckman was born at Enanger, Halsingland, Sweden, Dec. 16, 1822; ordained at Chicago in 1859; organized the churches in the southern part of Kandiyohi County and served all the pioneer churches of this neighborhood, enduring many hardships and privations. He later did the same in Swift County where he located a permanent residence, taking the first tree claim in that county in 1875. Of late years he has lived in retirement, with his wife, near the home of his son Ferdinand Beckman at Troy, Idaho.
Bell
Source: Atwater Republican (Atwater, MN), June 27, 1895, page 5; rll
Landlord Bell of the Central at Willmar died of heart disease on Monday night.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), April 7, 1909, page 8; rllJohn Benson, the father of Ed and Charles Benson of the New Store, died in Litchfield last Monday evening. Death was due to old age, deceased being about 86 years old at the time of death. The funeral will be held next Friday.
Berg, J. A.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), November 26, 1895, page 4, rll
It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our oldest and most respected settlers, Mr. J. A. Berg, which occurred last Saturday. Mr. Berg was at the time of death about 58 years old. He has been sickly for some time and his demise was not unexpected. He leaves a mourning wife and four children, Mrs. Anderson, of St. Paul, Mrs. Magnuson, of town of Fahlun, Charles Berg and Delia Berg. They have the profound sympathy of the entire community in this sad affliction. The time for the funeral was not known at this writing.
Source: Willmar Republican-Gazette (Willmar, MN), August 17, 1882, page 1; rll
CLARA NORMANA BERG, daughter of John A. and Elene Berg; born March 27th, 1879, and died at 12:30, p.m. August 15th, 1882.
Berg (Bjorge), Ellen (Eline Engebritsdatter Borge)
Source: Willmar Republican-Gazette (Willmar, MN), November 3, 1887, page 5; rll
Mrs. Ellen Berg, wife of John A. Berg, died at her home in Willmar on Monday morning at 4 o'clock, of consumption, aged 34 years and 17 days. The funeral was held at the house on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Estrem delivered the funeral sermon, which was impressive, and was listened to by a very large number of people who had come together to pay their last sad respects to a dear departed friend. Mrs. Berg had been in poor health for a number of years and for the past six or seven months had been so ill as to be confined to her room. She leaves a husband and five children-the oldest child 15 years and the youngest two-to mourn the loss of a devoted and loving wife and mother. The family has the sincere sympathy of the people of Willmar and all who know them.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), May 24, 1922, page11; rll
John A. Berg was a member of the local G.A.R. post from his mustering in on September 18, 1884, until the year 1902, when he secured a transfer. He was born in Norway. His residence here was Willmar. His occupation being a merchant. His war record: Enlisted on August 31, 1864, as private in Co. H, 43rd Wisconsin Infantry. He moved from Willmar to Belgrade.
Berg, Mrs. John
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN) April 9, 1895; transcribed by Mary Kay Krogman
BELGRADE NEWS.
Mrs. John Berg, nee Stauffer, died Saturday of last week and was buried Tuesday in Burbank cemetery, Rev. Pastor Giere officiating. A large funeral followed her to her last resting place. Although her death was not unexpected it nevertheless cast a gloom over the entire community. Mrs. Berg was a lovable, refined and accomplished lady, a loss not only to the sorrowing family and relatives, but to the whole community. Again is the old adage verified that the good die young. Mr. Berg and family have the sincere sympathy of all.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), October 16, 1918, page 1; rll
JOHN BERGQUIST
An old Kandiyohi pioneer, John Bergquist, passed away at his home at 109 Becker Ave. W. last Thursday. He has been ill since May with tuberculosis of the breast bone. He has been feeble and nearly blind for several years. Death came as a welcome relief to him.
John Bergquist was born at Hofmanstrop, Kronoberg's lan, Sweden, Oct. 27, 1838. He came to America in 1868, direct to Kandiyohi where is located on a homestead and ac1uired other land. He was a successful farmer. In 1898 he moved to Willmar. He was an active member of the Tripolis Lutheran church while living on the farm, and joined the Bethel church on his arrival in the city. He was always a faithful attendant before his health failed him, and took much interest in the affairs of his church denomination.
He is mourned by his surviving life companion, Mrs. Emma Charlotte Hakanson Bergquist, to whom he was married in 1864. Nine children survive to mourn their father, C. Otto Bergquist and Mrs. C. Nold, of Kandiyohi; Mrs. A. Stromberg of Milaca; Mrs. G. A. Hedin of Clinton; Elmer, Victor and Theander Bergquist, and Mrs. C. Johnson and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Willmar. In their respective families there are forty grand children and eight great grand children of the deceased patriarch. One brother, August Bergquist, now in feeble health, lives at Parkers Prairie.
The funeral was held last Sunday Services were held at 10:30 o'clock at the Bethel church. Rev. Jesper Holmquist spoke in Swedish and English. A quartet consisting of Messrs. Samuel Nelson, Nels S. Swenson, Misses Myrtle Johnson and Minnie Fridlund sang two selections. In the afternoon services were held at Tripolis when Rev. Holmquist spoke in Swedish and Rev. Hj. Tillman in English. Rev Holmquist read the services at the grave. The sons Elmer, Victor, Theander and Otto, and two grand sons, Elmer and Arthur Johnson, were the pall bearers.
Among those present from a distance besides the children were Mr. and Mrs. Olson and Ernest Bergquist of Parkers Prairie. Theodore Anderson and family of Clinton, Hon. G. A. Glader, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Liedman and C. W. Liedman of Atwater, O. M. Linnell of Grove City and Charles Miller of Diamond Lake.
Peace to the memory of the old pioneer!
(A photo of John is included with this article, though not very good.)
Birch, Allin
Source: The Minneapolis journal., October 12, 1903, Page 2 - KT - Sub by FoFG
BODIES OF WILLMAR'S DROWNED FOUND.
Willmar, Minn., Oct. 12.-The bodies of Arthur Cramer and Palmer Telstad were recovered from Foot lake this forenoon, a short distance from the spot where Allin Birch was found yesterday near their capsized boat. The boys had evidently swam towards the shore.
Bitzen, August
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), December 11, 1912, page 1; rll
The Lake Lillian correspondent tells of the death of Mr. August Bitzen, one of the prominent citizens of East Lake Lillian, which occurred last Saturday, Dec. 7, after eight months of illness from tuberculosis of the bone.
Mr. Bitzen was born in Ostergard Vestra Bitterna parish, Skaraborgs Ian, Sweden. His early youth was spent at home and he received a good common school education. Came to America in the seventies, and settled in East Lake Lillian in 1884. He has taken a leading part in the public affairs of his community. He has served as clerk of school district No. 81, as supervisor of East Lake Lillian, and has represented the Fifth District on the Board of Commissioners of Kandiyohi county. He was an upright and straight-forward man in his dealings with his fellow men.
He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death. Also one sister, Mrs. S. J. Flecten of Minneapolis, and a sister and brother in Sweden. The funeral occurred yesterday.
Blomgren, Anna (Erickson)
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), April 22, 1914, page 3, rll
Mrs. Peter Blomgren
In our last issue we made brief mention of the death of Mrs. Peter Blomgren, which occurred on the home farm in Lake Lillian, April 11, after an illness of about a year with heart and kidney trouble.
Mrs. Anna (Erickson) Blomgren was born in Moe, Gagnef parish, Dalarne, Sweden, July 11, 1849. She came to America in 1875 and shortly afterwards married her first husband, Peter Johnson. He died in 1887, and in 1890 she was married to Peter Blomgren who survives her. She is also mourned by three sons and three daughters-Mr. Alfred Johnson and Mrs. John E. Sjoberg son of Westby, N. D.; Ellen, Emil and Fred Blomgren, who live at home. She also leaves a brother and sister- John Erickson and Mrs. Peter Anderson, and other relatives and many friends.
Peace to the memory of this good pioneer woman!
Bong, Therese
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN) May 28, 1895; mkk
Mrs. Therese Bong, wife of Charley Bong, died last Friday of consumption at an age of about 23 years. She is mourned by her husband, mother (Mrs. P. M. Nelson,) four sisters (Emily, Christine, Emma and Mrs. Chas. Krona) and one brother, Chas Nelson. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the whole community.Kandiyohian.
Source: Willmar Tribune (Willmar, MN), December 30, 1925, page 1; rll
PETER BROBERG HAS PASSED AWAY
Early Pioneer and New London Merchant Died Monday Noon, Dec. 28.
Peter Broberg, early pioneer, merchant and banker of New London, passed away Monday at his home at noon. He has been failing for some time. On Saturday he passed into a state of coma from which he did not awake. Deceased was one of the best known citizens of the county, as the only survivor of his family in the Indian outbreak of 1862. The funeral takes place at the Lebanon Lutheran church tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon.
Andreas Peter Broberg was born in Vargarda, Sweden, on the 17th day of December, 1854. The parents had a family of three children, Peter, Alfred and Albert. On the 28th day of April, 1861, the whole family left their native land and sailed for the New World, landing at Quebec, Canada, on the 19th of June. They at once came to Minnesota, landing at Carver, in Carver County, on the 1st day of July. A few days later they started for what was known as the West Lake settlement in the border line of Monongalia County, arriving there July 15, 1861. The father, D. P. Broberg, and his brother Andrew, bought soldier's scrip and each located on a quarter section of land. Here they at once erected cabins, began improvements and engaged in farming. Everything moved along in a prosperous and uneventful manner until the Sioux Indian outbreak. The little settlement at West Lake consisted of 30 souls, and little did they dream of the danger so near at hand. On the fatal 20th of August 1862, the Broberg families, (D. P. Broberg, wife and three children, and Andrew B. Broberg, wife, and four children), together with the Lundborg family and others, had gone to a neighbor's, two and a half miles distant, to attend a religious meeting. Our subject, Peter Broberg, and his two brothers, and two cousins, remained at home. About noon 25 or 30 Indians came to the cabins and the children, as usual, treated them to bread and provisions. Peter Broberg ran to the meeting, where he gave the alarm. The services were at once adjourned, and the settlers started for home. The Broberg party started with their ox team. They met the Indians and when near the house the preconcerted signal was given and the horrible butchery began. Those killed were D. P. Broberg, wife and two children, Andrew B. Broberg, his wife and three children. Our subject, Peter Broberg, jumped from the wagon at the first attack and escaped, running down a hill and disappearing in the tall grass of a slough. He continued his flight until he came to the house of a neighbor where he took refuge. The Indians continued their murderous work, and began plundering and burning and finally made an attack on the neighbor's house. The family and Peter Broberg hid in the cellar by a neatly fitting trap-door. The Indians destroyed the furniture and then left. About midnight the fugitives escaped from the house and spent the remainder of the night in a thicket and were finally assisted to a place of safety. Mainly through the efforts of Peter Broberg, an appropriation was made at the session of the 1888 State Legislature, for the purpose of erecting a monument to the memory of the victims of the West Lake massacre, so that their martyrdom would be commemorated in a fitting manner.
In 1877 Peter Broberg located at the village of New London, where he joined partnership with Harold Swenson forming the firm of Swenson & Broberg, which partnership continued for 43 years. He had extensive business interests and was president of the State Bank of New London for many years until he retired from active business. He was active in securing the establishment of the Sibley State Park at Lake Andrew.
The deceased was married forty-seven years ago to Christine Larson, a sister of Nels Larson of New London, and of the late Louis, Peter and Oliver Larson. There was a triple wedding, the other two couples being Mr. and Mrs. Nels Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swenson. Mrs. Broberg passed away Nov. 21, 1909. Four children were born to them: Ella (Mrs. J. A. Anderson of Barron, Wis.); Martha (Mrs. M. J. Van Vorst of Little Sauk); Elmer and Eunice at home, who with grand children mourn a good and indulgent father. There is a large circle of relatives and the last sad rites tomorrow will be attended by a large assemblage of people who will wish to pay this last tribute of respect to the respected old pioneer.
Broman, Andrew ANDREW BROMAN HAD BEEN PIONEER IN COUNTY Mr. Broman was married in 1872 to Marie Topp and the family came to America in May 1880, settling in Minnesota and taking a farm in the township of Lake Elizabeth. Here Mr. and Mrs. Broman continued to make their home until about six years ago, when they retired from farming and moved to Atwater to establish a new home and spent their declining years here. Nine children were born to them, six of whom survive their father. The following sons and daughters together with their mother now mourn his death: Oscar, Glasstone, Mich.; Emil, Resident at the old farm home, and Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wiliam Hanson, also of Lake Elizabeth; Hilma, now Mrs. Christ Werner, Minneapolis; Joseph of Litchfield and William of Atwater. There are ten grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Eliza Berglund, resides at Scandia, Minn. Deceased was a man of a quiet and unassuming nature and his Christian character was best demonstrated in his interest and activity in church work. He had been a member of the Methodist church at Rosendale for 40 years. The funeral services were conducted on Thursday afternoon, May 23, by Rev. T. O. Carlstrom of the Methodist church. At the service at the home at 1 o'clock Herman Swanson sang a selection in Swedish and there was a duet by Mrs. B. A. Holm and Mrs. Edith Strong, who also sang at the service in the Rosendale church, which was held at 2 o'clock. Here two solos were rendered in Swedish by Miss Ruth Rik. Rev. Arnold Nelson of the First Lutheran church, who had become a close friend of the deceased during his Atwater residence, also spoke at the funeral and paid a high tribute to him. The pallbearers were Nils Peterson, William Nelson, William Johnson, C. J. Rossell, A. O. Erickson and John A. Isaacson. There was a liberal offering of flowers and many old friends and former neighbors were in attendance. The burial was in the family lot in the church cemetery.
Source: Atwater Republican Press (Atwater, MN), May 31, 1929, page 1; rll
Andrew E. Broman, old and respected resident of the county, whose death at the home in this village was mentioned in last week's issue, was born April 25, 1846, at Asle Forsamling, Skarabas Lan, Sweden. Passing away on May 18, deceased had thus reached the age of 83 years and 23 days when Death called him. The end came after a brief illness from heart trouble.
Source: The Pioneer (Bemidji, MN), October 14, 1919, page 1; rll
Word was received in Bemidji Monday afternoon that Mrs. Calvin L. Brown, wife of Calvin L. Brown of Minneapolis, chief justice of the Minnesota supreme court, had died that same afternoon.
Besides her distinguished husband, three children are left, one of them being M. J. Brown of Bemidji, assistant general of the state.
The body has been taken to Willmar for interment, burial rites to be performed tomorrow afternoon.
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Source: FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. CALVIN L. BROWN
In the Minneapolis Tribune of Tuesday appears the following account of death and funeral of Mrs. Calvin L. Brown, mother of M. J. Brown of Bemidji:
Funeral services for Mrs. Calvin L. Brown, wife of the chief justice of the Minnesota supreme court, were held this afternoon at the residence, 909 Fourth street southeast. Late today the body was to be taken to Willmar for burial. Mrs. Brown, who was 61 years old, died yesterday at the residence. Before her marriage, September 1, 1879, she was Annette Marlow, and was the daughter of Alexander Marlow of Willmar. She was born in Caledonia, Minn., July 7, 1858, and is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. J. B. Branton of Willmar, Edna and Margaret Brown of Minneapolis, and a son, Montreville Brown of Minneapolis.
Source: The Sauk Centre Herald (Sauk Centre, MN), September 27, 1923, page 1; rll
Chief Justice Calvin L. Brown Died Sunday Night
Minnesota's Famous Jurist Passed Away Unexpectedly-He was Sixty-Nine Years Old.
St. Paul, Sept. 24-Chief Justice Calvin L. Brown of the Minnesota Supreme court was found dead in his bed at his home in Minneapolis this morning by his two daughters, it was announced at the state capitol today.
The chief justice retired last evening, apparently well. His failure to arise at the usual hour today prompted the daughters to make an investigation. He had apparently passed away during his sleep and without suffering.
Chief Justice Brown was in his chambers Friday and Saturday morning. His associates noticed nothing unusual in his health and were greatly surprised this morning when in formed of his sudden death.
Before his election to the chief justiceship in 1912, Judge Calvin L. Brown, had served the state for a dozen years as state justice of the Supreme court.
Born in Goshen, N. H., April 26, 1854, Justice Brown came to Minnesota with his parents, when he was one year old. Attended the public schools in this state previous to reading law and being admitted to the bar in 1876.
Governor Lind appointed him to the Supreme bench in 1898 and the bar of entire Minnesota voiced its approval. During his incumbency as associate justice he had occasion to sit upon contests of marked importance. The Supreme court of the United States made extensive quotations from his opinion in the Minnesota gross earnings tax case.
Justice Brown was a member of the Loyal Legion of Minnesota; Sons of the American Revolution; a member of the American and Minnesota State bar associations, a 32d degree Mason and was a grand master of the Minnesota Grand Lodge A. F. nad A. M., during 1895 and 1896.
Chief Justice Brown is survived by one son, Montreville J. Brown, assistant attorney general, who is at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., attending a conference of inheritance tax commissioners,, Miss Margaret Brown and Miss Edith Brown who was his secretary. Mrs. Brown died in 1919.
Brubakken, Martin
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) Nov. 29, 1905, page 1; rll
Death In Lake Andrew
One of the Pioneers Passed Away Friday.
LAKE ANDREW, Nov. 25- Martin Brubakken, one of the pioneer settlers in this neighborhood, died last Friday morning after a lingering sickness. The funeral will be held next Wednesday at the East Norway Lake church. Rev. M.A. Sotendahl will conduct the last sad rites.
Buikema, John
Source: Willmar Tribune (MN) October 9, 1918; rll
John Buikema passed away from the scenes of this life at his home, Sunday afternoon. A blood vessel burst in his brain while he was assisting his neighbor, Andrew Johnson in threshing.
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Source: Wilmar Tribune (Wilmar, MN), October 16, 1918, page 1; rll
John Buikema, whose sudden death on Oct. 6, from the bursting of a blood vessel was briefly mentioned in our paper last week, was a native of Netherlands, where he was born April 3, 1863. His youth was spent in the city of Chicago. In 1905 he moved to Tefft, Indiana, and in 1910, moved to Raymond, Minn. He was united in marriage Oct. 30, 1888, to Miss Kate Haan, who survives him with eight children and eight grandchildren. The former are Mrs. John Wieberdink, of Raymond; Mrs. Jacob Builthuis of Danube; Mr. Peter Buikema of Chicago; Katherine, Jacob, John, Ellena and Howard, at home. Deceased is also mourned by a brother, Mr. Fred Buikema of Denver, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. D. Inthout, of Chicago, Ill.
The funeral services were held at the Reformed church at Roseland, Minn., Oct. 10, Rev. Siegers officiating. Among the flowers were floral offerings from the Sunnyside Farmers club and the Sunnyside Sunday School. The pall bearers were A. Johnson, J. Phiefer, Nick Dykema, John Builthuis, Garret Damhof and D. Nyke. Ref. Kishpaugh of Raymond spoke briefly at the cemetery.
The mourning family have the sympathy of many friends in their great loss.
