The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-06-20
Robert Osborne, Of Sixth Street,
Dies at Noon Today Of
Pneumonia.
ELIZA CARlYON PASSES AWAY
Both Came to Copper Country Many
Years Ago When District Was Lit
tie More Than Wilderness
Sketches Of Lives.

isobtil OSbOiHtb hBtu oo ytdio, WIZ
was, with exception of John Senter of
Houghton, the oldest pioneer of the
Lake Superior district, died this noon
at the family residence on Sixth street
Pneumonia was the direct cause or
in falling for some time, but was not
taken seriously i'll until Friday of last
week.
He is survived by his wife, who has
been confined to her couch for many
months past as the result of broken
thigh, and seven children. They are
Mrs. Martha +. Slayton of Superior.
Wis, who was at the bedside, Miss A.
Osborne and David r., of Calumet,
James W.. of Ely, Mimi, and John
H., and the Misses Fanny j., and Mil
dred. of this city.
Mr.. Osborne was born in the north
of Ireland, April 6, 1926, and his early
life was spent in the Emerald Isle. Ht
emigrated to this country in the early
4Os, locating in Ohio. He came to
the Lake Superior district in 1S47'
landing at Eagle River, and worked
at the Old Cliff mine. After spending
few years at the Cliff. Mr.. Osborne
moved to Eagle Harbor where he
spent a number of years. In 1857 he
went to Superior, Wis, where he re-
sided for some time. Again deciding
TO try his fortunes in this district, he
returned to Eagle Harbor, where he
spent several years The call to Su-
perior Wis, was again strong within
him, and in 1870 he again moved to
that town. Eight years were spent
there, and then he decided to come
to Red Jacket. He arrived here In
1878. and has been a continuous resi-
dent ever since. He worked for the
c. g. II. Mining company for a few
years, but later decided to enter the
contracting business on his own ac
count. About 20 years ago. the dece-
dent retired from business.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed as yet, but will
be made as soon as his son, Judge
James w Osborne of Ely, Mimi, Is
| heard from.
| The late Mr.. Osborne was member
for many years of the Red Jacket Con-
| gregational church. His was a famil-
lar figure in Red Jacket, and he Will
be missed by hosts of friends. He
was not connected with any fraternal
organization.
Mrs. Eliza CarIyon Dies.
The death occurred yesterday morn
ing at the home of the decedent in
Laurium. of Mrs. Eliza Carlyon. Mrs
Carlyon was an old pioneer of the
Lake Superior district and her demise
is greatly regretted
The decedent was born in the parish
of Crown Cornwall, England, 70 years
ago, and came to America 80 years
ago. with her husband Thomas. The
latter died in 1887 in Red Jacket. Mr.
and Mrs. Carlyon located in NORTH
Carolina and later moved to Tennes'
see. About the close of the civil wal
they came north, locating in Nova
! Scotia, and between 40 and 40 years
ago, came to Houghton county. They
! formerly owned home on the cornel
: of Oak and Sixth street. Red Jacket
where Michigan House is now locat'
ed. having resided there from 1874 u
; 1891. Mrs. Carlyon has been resi-
dent of Calumet continuously from th'
; time of her arrival here, with the ex
, ception Of one year spent in Mime
sofa.
one son. VIII. who resides in thi
4 city survives, also two nieces, MRS
Elizabeth A. Spence of Calumet ant
4 Mrs. Mary Swan of Ishpeming, AM
a two sisters, Mrs. Jane Denholm AM
e Mrs. Caroline Moyle, both of whom
reside in England.
I The funeral will be conducted ol
| Wednesday with services at the hous
v AT $3.50 o'clock in charge of Rev. L
:. sedweek of the Calumet NJ. f. churct
The remains will then be taken
, uancock for interment