Obituary : Julius A. Stockman
Julius Stockman Dies Suddenly
Julius A. Stockman passed away suddenly at his home here yesterday afternoon
at 2:15 oclock. He had been working around his place in the forenoon. At
noon he complained about not feeling well and ate very little. He went out
again but soon came back and was induced to lied down on a lounge on the
sleeping porch. He complained of feeling cold and Mrs. Stockman applied hot
water bottles to his feet and abdomen. He apparently went to sleep. About
2:15 she heard him exclaim, "Ah," and she went in to see. As it was
evident to her that all was not right. Dr. Bittner was called but he found
that he had died. Death was due to apoplexy. Mr. Stockman was born at
Wiesenthal, Germany, July 22, 1861. He came to Canada in his early boyhood
residing there for 11 years. He then came to Elmore, Minn. where he was
married to Louise Ludtke on November 12, 1886. They moved to Oregon and
later to Sprague twenty two years ago. Twelve years ago Mr. and Mrs.
Stockman took possession of the Star Lodging house at the corner of Second
and D streets where he lived at the time of his death. He led an active and
industrious life and was constantly at work improving his premises or caring
for his garden and grounds. He was held in the highest esteem by his
neighbors and townsmen. He is survived by his wife Louise, his mother
Caroline Stockman who was making her home with him, one brother, Otto
Stockman of Kootenai, Idaho and several nieces and nephews. The funeral
services will be held at the Community church at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon. Rev. O.T. Just of Ritzville will officiate. Burial will be in
the Maccabee cemetery.
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