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EARL PITTWOOD
Earl D. Pittwood, 53 of 1201 Warren Street, Vallejo, died Thursday in a local hospital after a long illness.
A native of Colorado, he was a Vallejo resident for 15 years. He was an electrician at the C & H Sugar refinery.
He was a member of the First Nazarene Church.
He is survived by his widow, Buelah, of Vallejo: sons, Wilbur of Redding, and Ronald of Vallejo; daughters, Mrs. Darlene Price of Vacaville, and Carol
Ann Pittwood of Vallejo; brother, Steve of Pueblo, Colorado; sisters, Mrs Effie Kindell of Pueblo, Mrs. Grace Neubarth of Citrus Heights, and Mrs. Barbara White
of Davis.
A funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday in Vaca Valley Funeral Chapel.
Private burial will be Monday in the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery.
Obituary
Eliza Pittwood, daughter of William Pittwood, the elder, was born May 23, 1822 near Bedford, in Devonshire, England, and came to America with her fathers family in 1835, settling near Syracuse, New York, where she married Anthony Judd. With her husband she came to St, Charles in 1837, and settled on the farm where she died. She had long been an invalid, and was a great sufferer until death came to her relief. She was a woman of most kindly and affectionate disposition, and an excellent wife and mother, whom everybody loved and respected. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and seven children, all of whom were present at the funeral except two children living too far away to arrive in time. The funeral was held at her home on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 16, Reverend C. W. Thornton of the M. E. church officiating. The remains were deposited in the vault in the new cemetery in St. Charles. The relatives from a distance were Jonas Parker, Esq. of Macksville, Kansas, and Mrs. Hinkley, from Lockland, Ohio.
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DEATH OF MRS. PITTWOOD
Died, Tuesday morning, November 14, at her home in this city, Mrs. Pittwood,
aged fifty-six years.
Rachel Beebe Pittwood was born in Calhoun County, Michigan, August 7, 1843.
She came with her family to Will Co., of this state in September, 1852. Ten years
later she was married to Andrew Foreman, and was left a widow in two years. On
May 11, 1869, she was married to Dr. L. N. Pittwood of this city, who passed
away in ninety-seven.
Mrs. Pittwood has suffered long with the painful disease of cancer. She
endured it with unfailing fortitude, and Christian heroism. The funeral will
be held this afternoon at 2:30 at her home, and will be conducted by Rev. J.
P. Forsythe, a warm personal friend.
One daughter, Pearl, is left who has the sympathy of every hearty in the
community in her loneliness. She has shown untiring love in the care of both
her parents. Mrs. Pittwood also leaves six brothers and sisters and three stepsons,
who are in the far west. A brother and sister, Mrs. M. A. Cummings, of Victoria,
Ill., and Mr. W. W. Beebe, of Iowa, also Mrs. Will Pittwood, of Great Falls,
Mont. are here.
She has led a life of unfailing devotion to her home and family. She was
a member of the Methodist church, a woman of strong belief and principles. Her
death brings regrets to many friends.
End of Obituary.
Death of Dr. Pittwood
Died, at his home in this city on Wednesday evening, Sep. 29th, at 8:10
. Dr. Lewis N. Pittwood, in the 68th year of his age.
For nearly a year Dr. Pittwood has been a patient sufferer. He fell like
a shock of grain fully ripe, with his work well done. He was a positive character.
His instincts were high and noble. He was a man of conviction and never a policy
trimmer. Few men have died in this country so universally respected and he bequeaths
to his family the priceless legacy of a good name.
His widow, three sons, Fred, Will and Ed, and a daughter Pearl, survive
him, to whom the entire community extend sympathy, who in turn desire to acknowledge
with profound thanks the constant kindness shown them in their affliction.
The funeral occurred on Friday afternoon at the M. E. church, under the
care of the Masonic fraternity. Rev. Forsythe, of Sheldon, an old family friend,
preached the sermon assisted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Beaman. From the latter's
remarks we condense the following history of the deceased.
Dr. Pittwood was the son of William and Sanders Pittwood and was born in
London, England, on the 20th of March, 1830, and died on the 29th of Sept., 1897,
aged 67 years 6 months and 7 days. In 1838 he moved with his parents to New York
City, and resided new Syracuse about 2 years.
In the year 1840 they came to Illinois, and located near St. Charles. While
here Dr. Pittwood received his education, and at 19 years of age he began the
study of medicine under Dr. George Richards, one of the leading Physicians of
St. Charles.
In 1860 he moved to Middleport, then the county seat of Iroquois county,
from there he came to Watseka, where he has reside since.
Dr. Pittwood was a member of the Illinois Medical Society, and also a member
of the Illinois Medical Association, of which latter he was the Vice-President.
As a citizen of high repute, he has held several offices of trust, namely, that
of school director and city alderman. He was also pension examiner for about
eight years.
In 1854, on the 30th of September, he was married to Miss Mariah Hookaway
who died in 1867. To them were born four children, of which number all survive
save one.
On the 11th of May, 1869, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Rachel
A. Foreman, of Michigan. Of this union two children were born, of whom Miss Pearl
survives.
Dr. Pittwood was a charter member of the Watseka Lodge of A. F. & A.
M., No. 446, and was its first Worshipful Master. He was also a charter member
of Watseka Chapter No. 114, Royal Arch masons and a charter member of Mary Commadery
No. 67, Knights Templar.
His life work ended, his record is on high, he "though dead, yet speaketh"
through the many kindly ministrations of love and mercy he has from time to time
performed in the interest of his fellow men. Ah yes, he who has so-often administered
to the physical wants of others, has himself fallen asleep in the arms of death.
*Copied as printed.
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"SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS"
A special communication of Watseka Lodge No. 446, F.F. & A.M. will be held
in Masonic Temple this Thursday, evening, September 30th, at 7 o'clock to make
arrangements for the funeral of brother L. N. Pittwood. A Full attendance is
desired by order of J. N. Pierce W. M. A. H. South, Secy.
quot;Dr. Lewis N. Pittwood's Death"
After a lingering illness of many months, Dr. Lewis N. Pittwood, an old
and highly respected citizen of this city, passed to the great beyond at about
8:30 o'clock on Wednesday evening of this week. Funeral services will be held
at the M.E. church at 2 o'clock p.m. Friday, Oct. 1st, 1897, after which the
remains will be interned in Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic Honors. The afflicted
family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
Obituary 2.
The Shadow of Death
Many have passed into the Deep Dark Valley
Dr. L. N. Pittwood died last Wednesday night. The long expected final summons came at 8:30 o'clock. The deceased had been failing for many months. Each hopeful rally proved but a momentary pause along the decline down which the dread destroyer has beckoned him. Dr. Pittwood was a well known citizen of this section. He was in his 67th year. He came here long ago, has been prominent in his profession and identified with many steps in the city's progress. The deceased leaves a wife, one daughter, Miss Pearl, and three son's. The sons make their home in the state of Washington. Two of them, Will and Fred, are here to attend the funeral. Revs. Forsythe of Sheldon and Sewman of this city, conduct the sad ceremonies at the M. E. church at 2 o'clock today. The burial will take place at Oak Hill cemetery under Masonic auspices.
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Death of Dr. Pittwood
Died, at his home in this city on Wednesday evening, Sep. 29th, at 8:10
. Dr. Lewis N. Pittwood, in the 68th year of his age.
For nearly a year Dr. Pittwood has been a patient sufferer. He fell like
a shock of grain fully ripe, with his work well done. He was a positive character.
His instincts were high and noble. He was a man of conviction and never a policy
trimmer. Few men have died in this country so universally respected and he bequeaths
to his family the priceless legacy of a good name.
His widow, three sons, Fred, Will and Ed, and a daughter Pearl, survive
him, to whom the entire community extend sympathy, who in turn desire to acknowledge
with profound thanks the constant kindness shown them in their affliction.
The funeral occurred on Friday afternoon at the M. E. church, under the
care of the Masonic fraternity. Rev. Forsythe, of Sheldon, an old family friend,
preached the sermon assisted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Beaman. From the latter's
remarks we condense the following history of the deceased.
Dr. Pittwood was the son of William and Sanders Pittwood and was born in
London, England, on the 20th of March, 1830, and died on the 29th of Sept., 1897,
aged 67 years 6 months and 7 days. In 1838 he moved with his parents to New York
City, and resided new Syracuse about 2 years.
In the year 1840 they came to Illinois, and located near St. Charles. While
here Dr. Pittwood received his education, and at 19 years of age he began the
study of medicine under Dr. George Richards, one of the leading Physicians of
St. Charles.
In 1860 he moved to Middleport, then the county seat of Iroquois county,
from there he came to Watseka, where he has reside since.
Dr. Pittwood was a member of the Illinois Medical Society, and also a member
of the Illinois Medical Association, of which latter he was the Vice-President.
As a citizen of high repute, he has held several offices of trust, namely, that
of school director and city alderman. He was also pension examiner for about
eight years.
In 1854, on the 30th of September, he was married to Miss Mariah Hookaway
who died in 1867. To them were born four children, of which number all survive
save one.
On the 11th of May, 1869, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Rachel
A. Foreman, of Michigan. Of this union two children were born, of whom Miss Pearl
survives.
Dr. Pittwood was a charter member of the Watseka Lodge of A. F. & A.
M., No. 446, and was its first Worshipful Master. He was also a charter member
of Watseka Chapter No. 114, Royal Arch masons and a charter member of Mary Commadery
No. 67, Knights Templar.
His life work ended, his record is on high, he "though dead, yet speaketh"
through the many kindly ministrations of love and mercy he has from time to time
performed in the interest of his fellow men. Ah yes, he who has so-often administered
to the physical wants of others, has himself fallen asleep in the arms of death.
*Copied as printed.
End of Obituaries
Obituary:
DR. E. E. PITTWOOD, PIONEER DENTIST, CIVIC LEADER, DIES
Dr. Edward E. Pittwood pioneer Spokane Dentist and civic leader, 71-year
Mason, self-taught "mentalist" and a litigant in one court case
for 34 years, died last night in a hospital here.
Famed at one time in both national dental and "mentalist" circles,
Dr. Pittwood arrived in Spokane in 1883 and, he often recalled later, fought
and won a saloon battle his first day here in defense of his eastern gentleman's
silk top hat.
His dental practice spanned the great Spokane growing period from 1883 to
1951, when his retirement was forced by injuries received when he was struck
by an automobile.
He was best known in recent years for his tireless pursuit of litigation
to redress wrongs which he asserted had been done to him in the years following
1907.
BOOM PROFITABLE
He earned a small fortune in the Spokane real estate boom of the 1880's
and in 1907 constructed a rental warehouse near Pine and Sprague on the
Northern Pacific railway right of way. Shortly after that the NP constructed
warehouses near by.
He began legal-action before the interstate commerce commission in 1917,
seeking damages from the NP on the ground the railroad discriminated against
him by leasing its own warehouse facilities at low rentals and caused his
warehouse to remain unrented.
That complaint was dismissed by the ICC, and Dr. Pittwood thereafter sought
to recover the alleged damages in a long series of actions before the ICC,
federal courts and congress. The last step was a new complaint filled in
federal court here just last April.
BORN IN 1860
Dr. Pittwood, born in Illinois March 12, 1860, was graduated from Ohio university
dental school in 1881 and practiced two years in Kankakee, Ill., before
coming to Spokane.
He immediately became an active civic worker and was one of the organizers
of the Territorial Dental society three years before Washington became a
state in 1889. There were three dental school graduates in the state at
that time.
President of the Spokane Civic Improvement club for 20 years, he was a leader
in the fight to replace all steel bridges in the city with concrete structures.
He was married to Elizabeth Reed of Spokane in 1889. She died last year.
Their two children, Edward Pittwood and H. F. Wise, who as Anne Pittwood
became a well-known Spokane and Broadway actress, now live in California.
At one time, he recalled recently, he homesteaded land just west of Spokane
and built a cabin there. He lived there only one night.
"Old rattlesnake was looking me in the eye when I woke up the next
the morning so I decided to abandon the claim," he said.
He said his father was Abraham Lincoln's physician and he remembered Lincoln.
"I think he was the homeliest man I ever saw,
but when he spoke to you it was like an angel
dropping from heaven to talk," Dr. Pittwood said.
He became interested in psychology, philosophy and metaphysics in the 1920's
and had a number of articles on those subjects published in national periodicals.
A self-described "mentalist," he devised the theory that man's
brain is a "super-radio" capable of tuning in on a universal intelligence
just as a radio set owner tunes in on stations.
Newspaper articles in the early 1930's reported Dr. Pittwood himself had
pulled all the 20 teeth he had lost up to that time, and that he also built
his own bridgework and filled his own teeth to learn the reaction of his
dental patients.
"How can I tell how a drill or forceps feel on a patient unless I determine
how they feel on myself?" he asked.
A paste which he concocted for taking mouth impressions needed for making
dental plates was manufactured and sold nationally to dentists.
Dr. Pittwood's body is at Smith's.
End of Obituary.
*Note---this was copied as it was printed in the newspaper in 1952, but
there are several errors, such as Dr. E. E. Pittwood should be (Dr. E. L.
Pittwood) and he married (Elizabeth Reid), not Elizabeth Reed.
* Note by Kathleen Farmer, 4-11-1995
Obituary 1:
Maple Park - Mrs. Wallace died at her home Wednesday forenoon, age 79 years. She was ill only a few hours but has been failing for several months. She leaves one son Edward Wallace to mourn her loss. Funeral was held at the house Friday, Rev. Doenges officiating. Burial at St. Charles.
Obituary 2:
Elizebeth Wallace, aunt of Levi and William Morse and John Judd, died at Maple Park Tuesday, aged 80 years. Her maiden name was Pittwood. The funeral was held today at Maple Park and the body brought here by way of Geneva at noon and internment was at North Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs William Morse attended the funeral. Reverend Dungas, pastor of the deceased, said a burial service at the grave.
Obituary 3:
Maple Park - Mrs. Wallace died at her home Tuesday after a short illness, aged 81 years. She is survived by her one son Edward. Funeral will be held Friday.
End of Obituaries
Obituary:
FREDERICK B. PITTWOOD
We learn of the death on Feb. 18, of Dr. Frederick B. Pittwood of Seattle,
Wash. Dr. Pittwood was the son of Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Pittwood, old time residents
of Watseka. The family lived on the property now occupied by E. H. Hogle, on
the corner of Fifth and Ash streets.
He practiced dentristry for some years before going to Washington in the
late 80's where his brother, Dr. Ed Pittwood, had preceded him.
Surviving are two brothers, Dr. William H. Pittwood, Seattle, and Dr. Edward
Pittwood, Spokane, and a sister, Mrs. Clarke Braden, Oklahoma City, Okla.
End of Obituary.
Obituary for Estella Pearl Pittwood:
Funeral for Former Resident Thursday.
She was born in Watseka, the daughter of Dr. Pittwood, who was an early
day doctor and land owner of Iroquois County.
The body will be brought to Watseka for burial in Oak Hill cemetery. There
will be graveside services conducted by the Rev. Charles B. Wagner, Thursday,
April 9 at 10 o'clock a.m.
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