Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1901-12-26
NICKEUS IS DEAD.
Johnson NiCkeus, a Resident of
jamestown for Many Years,
Expired Suddenly.
Was Taken III at hOnOlulu and Died
at Hospital a Day
Later.
Once Prominent in Politics and BuSi-
ness in jamestown and
North Dakota.


Honolulu, Hawaii, Dec. 10, (via
Frisco. johnson Nickeus, at one
time mayor of Tacoma, WASH, and
prominent in North Dakota politics,
died here very suddenly Thursday
morning.
Mr.. Nickeus had been making his
home in Hilo, on the island OF Hawaii,
but came to Honolulu last week to
appear before the supreme court where
he had an argument to present in sew
eral cases from Hilo, where he had
built up an extensive practice. One of
the arguments had been presented,
though the brilliant attorney had not
been feeling well at the time. The
next day his condition became so seri-
ious that he was removed to Queens
hospital for treatment, but did not
survive, and death came early the fol-
lowing morning, very suddenly and to
the great surprise Of many friends who
had not been aware Of his illness.
Death was due to diabetes, though it
was rumored it was caused by the
plague. The absurd report gained no
credence in view Of the emphatic and
prompt denials of his physicians. Mr..
Nickeus was unattended by any mem
Der OF his family at the time of death.
His wife is away on visit to daugh
ter in New York, and his other daugh-
ter was in Hilo. She has not as yet
been apprised of the fact of the death
owing to the wireless telegraphy sys-
TEN being out of order, and no ar
rangements for the funeral can conse-
quently be made.
Mr.. Nickeus came to the islands over
Z year ago in the hopes of recovering
his health which had been shattered
by too close attention to work in Ia
coma. He went Immediately to Hilo,
having been admitted to practice in
all the courts Of the island upon appli-
cation to the supreme court. He formed
a partnership with w. S. Wise in Hilo
aud the firm, because of its promi-
nence has built up an unusually large
practice.
The deceased was 81 years OF age.
and was born in the District OF Colum-
bia, and spent the early years OF his
life in Washington. He was admitted
to, practice in the courts Of that city,
and later removed to Jamestown. He
was three terms elected to the Terri
torial Council of Dakota, and he was
also q member of the constitutional
convention, after the division OF the
Dakotas. He was also leader in the
bitter fight for the transfer of the cap
ital from Yankton to Bismarck, and
was later prominently connected as a
prospective candidate for the govern
orship. For a time Mr.. Nickeus served
the United States as consul to Barran-
quilla, Columbia, and later removed
to Tacoma, Wash, where he took an
active part in city and state affairs,
and was twice elected mayor of the
city. Mr.. Nickeus was a prominent
republican, but had taken no part in
the political fights of Hawaii.
The order Of Elks has taken charge
of funeral arrangements.
After Mr.. Nickeus went to Tacoma,
he did good deal toward the building
up OF the city, and as Mayor was
prominent in all enterprises that
helped the city. At time of death ne
had considerable money invested in
Tacoma and was the owner of several
buildings.
AS member Of the territorial coun-
Gil he was one of the active supporters
Of the capital removal bill and through
his efforts largely, secured the location
Of the insane asylum at this place. He
was the last attorney general of the
territory, serving under Mellette. He
was prominent candidate for the Su-
preme bench In the first state conven-
tion held at Fargo, but was defeated
by Judge Bartholomew. He also
served as Mayor Of Jamestown, and as
district attorney Of Stutsman county.
He was an active, aggressive legisla-
tor and good lawyer.
There are many friends OF deceased
and family who will regret to learn OF
his unexpected demise. Had he lived
he would undoubtedly have risen to
nolitical prominence in Hawaii.
Miss Lizzie Nickeus came over from
Hilo to Honolulu upon receiving news