G. M. Adams  
G. M. Adams, a pioneer of this county, living at Pateros, died Thursday of last week at the Deaconesss hospital at Wenatchee. He was born in Oregon City, Oregon, in 1856. He moved to Okanogan county in 1889. Funeral service was held at Pateros last Sunday.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - September 1, 1922

John Quincy Adams  
John Quincy Adams Died Here Thursday
Another of the pioneers has gone.
Although not an old timer in this immediate vicinity, John Quincy Adams, who died Thursday morning, was truly a pioneer. Born in Ohio, February 26, 1835, he was the oldest of a family of nine children. When he was still a boy, the family moved to Kendallville, Indiana, and in 1870 Mr. Adams moved further west, settling in Kansas. He moved to Washington in 1891, locating in Garfield county. In July 1903, Mr. Adams came to Conconully, and from that time until his death made his home with his daughter, Mrs. G. A. Weeks.
Although not related to the Adams family that gave the country two of its presidents, Mr. Adams' parents named their son in honor of one of them.
Surviving relatives of Mr. Adams are three brothers living in Indiana and his daughter, Mrs. G. A. Weeks, of this city.
The Okanogan Record - Conconully, Washington - January 3, 1913

William Adamson  
Found Dead
Wm. Adamson, a farmer of Bear Creek, and a bachelor, was found dead in his bed at his home Wednesday noon by E. H. Durham, a passer-by, who called at Adamson's place at that time and getting no response to an alarm at the door, walked into the house. The man had been bleeding at the mouth, and is supposed to have come to his death from paralysis. Dr. J. B. Couche, deputy coroner was notified at once, and yesterday morning went to the house to view the corpse.
Adamson came here about two years ago from Badger mountain, across from Wenatchee, in Douglas County. With a brother he bought the McCormick place on Bear Creek. The brother died just after the property was purchased. Adamson continued alone in the cabin. He was regarded an an eccentric character, mixed little with the public, and formed few friendships. He was well-to-do, aside from owning property, having money out at interest. Little is known of his family. He is supposed to have a sister in Bellingham, and a brother in Scotland. He was about 63 years of age. Funeral will be held today, interment being made in Sullivan cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - December 9, 1910

John L. Agens  
Death Of J. L. Agens
J. L. Agens died on November 29 at his home in Conconully. The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist church in that town Saturday afternoon by Rev. J. F. Ford. The following obituary has been handed The Independent:
John Agens was born in Detroit, Mich., March 13, 1855. When he was a small boy he moved with his parents to Ute, Iowa. From there he moved to Oklahoma, where he married Mrs. Henry Berry. They came to Washington in 1906 where they spent most of their time since. Those surviving him are his two children, Mrs. Curtis Dilley and Roy Agens and his step-daughter, Mrs. James Barnett.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 4, 1917

Mrs. George H. Albright  
Another Pioneer Crosses The Divide
Mrs. George H. Albright, of the Lime Belt, about midway between Riverside and Conconully, died Tuesday night. She leaves two sons, Samuel A. and George F., and one daughter, Anna, to mourn her loss. Mrs. Albright had been a widow for about five years. Mr. and Mrs. Albright were pioneers of the county. Mrs. Albright having lived on the homestead for the past fourteen years.
The funeral services were held Thursday from the Riverside M. E. church. The sermon, preached by Rev. G. F. Graham, was said by those hearing it to be a most beautiful tribute to the memory of one of the county's best and most highly respected citizens.
Both of Mrs. Albright's sons and her daughter were present at the funeral, her son George arriving just too late to see his mother alive.
Mrs. Albright was ill but a short time, death being caused by an acute attack of appendicitis.
The Okanogan Record - Conconully, Washington - July 11, 1913

Mrs. F. I. Alden  
DEATH OF MRS. F.I. ALDEN
Mrs. F.I. Alden aged 70 years and three months died in Oroville Sunday, after a long illiness and the funeral took place Tuesday morning, Elder J. W. Pursley officiating. The deceased was the wife of the well known old veteran F.I. Alden, who has the sincere sympathy of the community in his loss. She united with the Methodist church when but 15 years of age. The Aldens have lived at Molson and in Oroville for a number of years. Besides the aged husband the deceased leaves a son and daughter.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 3, 1923
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Charles Allemandi  
Charles L. Allemandi Funeral Held Monday
Funeral services for Charles L. Allemandi, 69, were held from the Barnes chapel in Oroville on Monday, April 12, 1954 at 2 p.m. the Rev. Carl Lindstrom of the Baptist church officiating. Burial was made in the Riverview cemetery.
Charles Allemandi was born September 4, 1885, at Marseilles, France. He came with his family from France to Butte, Montana where he spent his boyhood. Later in life he moved to Nighthawk and then to Oroville where he has resided until his death. In 1916 he was married to Florence Hagerty in Seattle and she preceded him in death in 1926. He later remarried to Mabel Anderson in 1932. He was a member of the B.M.W.E. Union. He has been failing in health for the past five years and passed away at his home in Oroville on April 9, 1954.
Surviving are his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Rosalie and Mrs. Peggy Brumbaugh; two sons, Monroe and Gene. One daughter preceded him in death in 1952.
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 16, 1954
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Dorothy Allemandi  
DEATH CALLS HI SCHOOL GIRL
Funeral services for Dorothy Eileen Allemandi, 16, were held February 11, at two o'clock at the Barnes Funeral Service chapel the Rev. N. A Christensen, pastor of the Oroville Baptist church preaching the sermon. Burial was made in the Oroville I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Dorothy Eileen Allemandi was born on August 15, 1930 at Nighthawk, Washington. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Allemandi of Nighthawk. It was with a sense of loss and shock that her many friends learned of her death on Saturday, February 8, 1947 at her home after an illness of only a few hours. As reported here she first complained of a terrible headache and a short time later lapsed into unconsciousness from which she never recovered.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Allemandi, three brothers, Lorenz R., Joseph A., and James; and two sisters, Opal H. and Vera (Mrs. Claude F. Kramer).
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 14, 1947
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Harry Allen  
Harry Allen left for Spokane Tuesday to consult physicians. He has been ailing for some time, and a severe pain in the region of the groin indicated symptoms of appendicitis. He decided that it would be well to undergo a thorough examination before it was too late and hence the trip to the city.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 23, 1912
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

DEATH OF HARRY ALLEN.
Word was received here Monday of the death of Harry L. Allen that morning at Spokane, the result of an operation that he had undergone Tuesday of last week. His wife and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Porter, were with him when he passed away. Some four or, five weeks ago Mr. Allen, who had been suffering for months from some ailment that physicians seemed unable to diagnose, went to Spokane for medical treatment. He did not improve, and an operation was decided to be necessary. A portion of one lung, upon which a long abcess had formed, was removed. He rallied from the effects of the operation, and the first reports from his bed side were encouraging, but his vitality had been sapped by the inroads of disease and Monday morning he succumbed.
The deceased was one of the pioneers of northern Okanogan county coming west from South Dakota some 23 years ago, and first locating at Conconully. From thee he moved to Loomis where he resided until some five years ago, when he took up a homestead near Wanicut Lake. He followed freighting in the earlier days before the railroad was built into the country, and was well known throughout the central part of the county.
Mr. Allen was born in Minnesota and moved to the Dakotas in early life, coming to Washington from that state. He had reached the age of 50 years. He was an indulgent husband and father, a kind, sympathetic and accommodating neighbor, a genial, in industrious and law abiding citizen, and his untimely death is regretted and deeply deplored by a large circle of old friends and acquaintances. The remains arrived in Oroville Wednesday evening, and the funeral took place at Loomis Thursday. He was buried beside two of his children who had preceded him to that bourne from which no traveler returns.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 20, 1912
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

The funeral of the late Harry L. Allen, that took place at Loomis Thursday afternoon, was one of the most largely attended that has ever taken place in the county. The casket was buried in flowers, the loving tributes of old friends and neighbors. Funeral director L.W. Barnes, of this place, had charge of the interment.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Porter, of Spokane, who came in with the remains of the late Harry L. Allen last week, the father of Mrs. Porter, will spend some days on the ranch with Mrs. Allen before returning home. Some years ago Mr. Porter had charge of the Pacific Coast Telephone system in this county, with headquarters at Loomis. He was married at that place, subsequently moving to Spokane, where he is employed with the Washington Water Power Company.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 27, 1912
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Mrs. Walter Allen  
Mrs. Walter Allen died of tuberculosis at the Riverside hospital on Wednesday. She was formerly Miss Adair, of Loomis, where she lived for a number of years and grew up from childhood. The funeral took place at Loomis Friday. The young couple are well known in the Loomis neighborhood and the bereaved husband has the sympathy of a large number of friends.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 30, 1918
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Charles Almquist  
Aged Pioneer Passes Away
Died, at his home a short distance north of Molson, January 11th, 1915, Charles Almquist, aged 77 years, 9 months, 4 day.
Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday, Jan. 13, Rev. C. C. Pratt officiating, and interment took place at the Molson cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attended the funeral.
Deceased has been a resident of Molson and vicinity for many years. He was born in Sweden April 7th, 1837, and came to America in 1861, and was married in Porter county, Indiana, July 17, 1863, to Miss Hattie Marie Johnson, who survives him. Of this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy. Those living are Louella M. Starkweather of Cambridge Minn., Chas. Wm. Almquist of Molson, Wash., Hattie Isabelle Clover of Isanti, Minn., Frances Eliza Lucas and Arthur Raymond of Spokane, Wash.
Grandpa Almquist was a noble man and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a a good husband and loving husband and will be sadly missed by his relatives and friends. He was a devout and conscientious Christian for many years and went down into the dark valley of the shadow with the sulime faith that all was well.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - January 15, 1915

James P. Anderson  
DEATH BY ELECTRICITY
James P. Anderson Touches a Live Wire Carrying 16,500 Voltage
FALLS TO THE GROUND DEAD
On of the Most Shocking Accidents That Has Ever Occurred In Oroville
James P. Anderson, owner and manager of the Oroville telephone system, was almost instantly killed at 10:10 o'clock Monday morning by coming in contact with a high tension electric wire carrying 16,500 voltage, that connects the substation in town with the power plant at the falls of the Similkameen river.
Monday morning C.C. Hedger, local manager of the power plant and in charge of the distributing system, was notified by the contractor building the Covert block that some of the wires were in the way of the masons, with the request that they be removed. Mr. Hedger's assistant was busy on another part of the net work of lighting and power lines about town, and Mr. Hedger engaged Mr. Anderson, an experienced line man, to assist him to shift the wires. The substation is at the corner of the alley, facing Central avenue, between Main and Vancouver streets, and in the immediate rear of the Covert block. There are two poles in front of the station a few feet apart upon which the high tension wires are strung, carrying 16,500 volts. Mr. Anderson attached his climbers and mounted to the highth of about 30 feet and straddled a cross arm on the pole on the east side, with his right foot resting on a guy wire. Mr. Hedger was on the ground at the foot of the pole, directing the change. Brackets were to be nailed on the pole, and two were attached to a rope and hoisted to the cross arm. Mr. Anderson remarked that one bracket was sufficient for the purpose, but Mr. Hedger insisted that two should be put up as he did not wish to take the chances of the low tension wire coming in contact with the high tension wire. He also instructed Mr. Anderson to put the brackets on the outside of the pole as far from the high tension wire as possible, and warned him of the voltage carried by the large wire. Just as Mr. Hedger made this statement a sharp crack was heard that attracted the attention of the masons working on the Covert building. Mr. Hedger looked up and saw Mr. Anderson's face distorted and his arms around the pole as though he had involuntarily grasped it. He called up asking if he (Anderson) was hurt, but received no answer. In a moment or two the unfortunate man's body relaxed and fell limply to the ground. Dr. Efner was at once called. There was a slight fluttering of the heart but no signs of consciousness. Death had followed the shock almost instantaneously.
The only way to account for the accident, as he was firmly seated at the time and hence could not have lost his balance, is that Mr. Anderson, for some reason that cannot be understood and never can be explained, deliberately reached over toward the high tension wire, which was some two feet from where he was sitting, with his left hand. His hand never came in contact with the wire, but when close to it the electric current jumped across to the hand. The wire is insulated, but the rain Sunday had left the pole, insulation and ground wet. Mr. Anderson's foot was on a guy wire grounded, so that the conditions and the position of the man were perfect for forming a circuit. The completing of the circuit when Mr. Anderson was struck caused a sharp crack that attracted the attention of several in the immediate neighborhood, who were horrified to see the poor man waver for a few moments and pitch heavily to the ground. The only marks to show the course of the electricity were slight burns on the sole of his right shoe. When the body was prepared for burial there were small burns on the bottom of both feet. Friends broke the sad intelligence of the accident to Mrs. Anderson, at the telephone office, as gently as possible. It was some moments before she could fully realize the import of what was told her, and she was prostrated for a time. Kind friends and neighbors did all in their power to aid and comfort her in her sudden affliction.
The accident was one of the most shocking and deplorable that has ever occurred in Oroville. Mr. Anderson came to this county nearly twenty years ago, first locating at Loomis. He came to Oroville some six or seven years ago, taking up a homestead east of town. He was a carpenter by trade, but has done much work on telephone and electric power lines, and was accounted an exceptionally efficient line man. Some three years ago he realized the need of a local telephone system, and installed the one now in use. With but limited means at this common it was a hard struggle to make the project self- supporting, and only by sheer pluck and the most careful management was he able to keep the system in operation. Through his exertions the business had just about reached that point where there were prospects of its paying well when he was taken off.
James Peter Anderson was born in Denmark February 15, 1866, and died in Oroville September 29, 1913, making him 47 years 7 months and 14 days old. He came to the united States when he was about 20 years of age. He lived in Nebraska nearly two years, and moved from that state to Seattle, where he resided for seven years, when he moved to Okanogan county where he has sinced lived. He was married to Mrs. Luella Welling at Spokane, June 2, 1908. He leaves a wife, one son, two daughters, two step sons, four step daughters, and a father and two sisters in Denmark. Mr. Anderson was widely known throughout the north part of the county, and he was one of the most popular residents of this place. He was public spirited, industrious, upright in all his dealings, of a sunny disposition that endeared him to all who knew him. In his death this community loses one of its most valuable and best liked citizens and the wife and family a devoted husband and loving father. He was a member of the Loomis lodge of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and Eagles. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the M.E. church; Rev. A.H. Mortan officiating. The casket was covered with flowers, and flowers were banked up in front of the alter, testimonials of love from many friends. The church was crowded until there was not even standing room in the vestibule, and many stood patiently outside the building during the services. The local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs turned out a body. Fully twenty members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges of Loomis, of which the deceased was a member, and representatives from Tonasket and Molson were present. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery, and the funeral cortege was the longest ever seen in the county. At the grave the Odd Fellows took charge of the ceremonies. The large crowd that took part in the last sad rites bore silent testimony to the popularity of the deceased in his life time.

CARD OF THANKS
I desire to take this means of expressing my sincere and heart felt thanks to the many friends and neighbors, of the family for the sympathy and many acts of kindness extended to me and my family at the time of my great affliction in the death of my husband.
Mrs. J. P. Anderson.

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Coroner McCampbell was up from Okanogan Tuesday, called here by the accidental death of J.P. Anderson. After learning the particulars of the accident he decided that it was not necessary to put the county to the expense of an inquest.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 3, 1913
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Matt Anderson  
Obituary.
The first adult death of the year in the Methow valley occurred yesterday when Matt Anderson, a new-comer, succumbed to pnemonic phthisis. The unfortunate man passed away at 11 o'clock, after a brief illness, the doctor having been consulted first only the day before his demise.
Deceased came to the valley last summer with his wife and two children, removing shortly afterwards to the Blakely ranch, which the people had intended to buy, but were disappinted in some financial arrangements. Prior to coming here, Anderson worked in the Smelter at Butte, Mont., where he contracted a severe form of consumption. He enlisted under the doctor's care upon arrival, and was making most remarkable recovery, when the early part of the week he exposed himself to the weather, getting his clothing wet, and failed to care for himself when he returned home. He was taken suddenly ill, and went almost at once unconscious, from which he did not recover.
No definite arrangements for the funeral were announced at the time of going to press. Relatives of the deceased have been notified, and the body may be held until their arrival. The deep sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - December 17, 1909

Alden Armstrong  
Alden Armstrong, the seventeen-year-old son of Mrs. Henry Armstrong, died Friday night. The young man had been a sufferer from infancy from heart trouble and had never been in very robust health.
The funeral was held Thursday morning from the Yarwood undertaking parlors, a large number of friends and relatives of the lad attending, and accompanied the remains to the grave.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 2, 1916

Hazel Armstrong  
Death Claims Hazel Armstrong Yesterday
George Armstrong received word yesterday that his daughter Hazel had passed away at the Mountain View Sanitarium near Tacoma early that morning. The body is expected to arrive on the train tonight and the funeral will be conducted by Rev. H. R. Page at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Yarwood undertaking parlors. Interment will occur in the local cemetery.
Hazel was a victim of tuberculosis and for some months past had been taking treatment at the sanitarium. She was a graduate of the Okanogan grade and high schools, finishing the four year course of the latter with the class of 1917. She was active in student affairs and popular with her classmates. Her death will be deeply regretted in this place where she has grown to young womanhood, and her bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the local lodge of Knights of Pythias.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 20, 1920

Hazel Armstrong Buried.
The funeral of Hazel Armstrong was held Wednesday afternoon at the Yarwood undertaking parlors and was attended by a very large number of sympathizing friends of the young lady, whose body arrived Tuesday night from the Mountain View Sanitarium, where her death occurred Monday. Rev. Herman R. Page read the funeral service.
Deceased was 21 years of age and was born in Mississippi. She had been a resident of Okanogan since 1909, coming here with her parents from Indiana. She was a studious and ambitious young lady and after graduating from the Okanogan high school in 917 went to the Bellingham normal where she had hoped to graduate, but illness overtook her and she was finally forced to give up her school work and wage an unsuccessful battle for her health.
Hazel was of a sunny disposition and justly popular with her schoolmates and all others with whom she came in contact, and her death is universally mourned in the community.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 24, 1920

John M. Arnold  
John McKinney Arnold
John McKinney Arnold, born in Texas July 11, 1857, passed away at his home at Early Winters May 8, 1914, aged 56 years, 9 months and 29 days.
Mr. Arnold has been failing for a number of years with stomach and bowel trouble, fibroid growth setting in and causing complete obstruction, from which there was no relief, and at 5:14 p. m. Friday he peacefully passed to the Great Beyond. He leaves a wife, Temperance Union (Buoy) Arnold, a son, Louie, and a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Parkinson, all of whom reside in the valley.
His was a sunny nature and he always had a smile for his many friends. He was very devoted to his family and was a good husband, a kind father and a splendid neighbor. He came to the Valley July 3, 1904, and located in Twisp where with his family he resided for a number of years. He ran a meat market in Winthrop up to a year ago, when his failing health compelled him to get out of active business and he retired to his fine ranch.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church in Heckendorn Sunday afternoon, where Prof. Dow spoke many words of hope and comfort to the bereaved family and friends, and the body was laid to rest in the beautiful Sullivan Cemetery.
The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
Mrs. Arnold and family wish to extend their thanks to the many friends who were so kind and thoughtful during the sickness of their husband and father, and also for the beautiful floral offerings.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - May 14, 1914

Charles Ashley  
Chas. Ashley Dead.
The community was shocked last Saturday when the report was circulated that Charles Ashley had died suddenly that morning of heart failure. Mr. Ashley was at work in his garden when he was striken. His wife was but a short distance away at the time. Hearing her husband fall, she rushed to his side. He was unconscious but breathing. She summoned neighbors but before they arrived the unfortunate man was dead. A few days previous Mr. Ashley had been suffering with stomach trouble, but was not considered seriously ill. His death came as a surprise and shock to his many friends.
The body was brought to the undertaking parlors of Armstrong & McCampbell where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fred J. Hart had charge of the religious exercises and Armstrong & McCampbell conducted the funeral which was largely attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Ashley came here several years ago from Montana and have been engaged more or less in hotel and restaurant work. They have been living on a homestead near Spring Coulee for some two or three years.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 31, 1912

Edward Aveldson   
Deaths and Funerals
Edward Aveldson, a resident of the orchard section on Pogue Flat, died Thursday. The funeral will be conducted today at the residence by Rev. Herman R. Page. Interment will be made in the Okanogan cemetery. Deceased was 55 years of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 29, 1920

Alfred D. Ayers  
Lightning Is Cause of Death
Gold Creek Rancher, A. D. Ayers, Standing Under Tree, Receives Bolt and Is Instantly Killed Tuesday Evening.
Alfred DeWitt Ayers, a rancher of Gold creek was struck by lightning and instantly killed Tuesday evening at his home about four miles up Gold creek.
Mr. Ayers had been working in his garden near the house and when a little shower came over, instead of going into the house he stepped over under a tree, until the passing of the storm would permit him to resume his work. The lightning struck the tree under which he was standing, the full current, evidently, striking the unfortunate young man, death being instant.
Mr. Ayers has been a resident of Gold creek about four years, coming there from Chelan. He was 28 years of age, and is survived by his young wife and two small children. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen, and carried insurance in that order. The young man was highly esteemed in the neighborhood, and those who knew him said he was of the progressive, enterprising type, and was carving out a valuable and comfortable home for his family on Gold creek, where he had settled.
At the time of the accident his wife was in Twisp with Mr. Buckmaster, having dental work done. The ladies left town just before the news of the unfortunate man's death reached here. Neighbors are doing everything possible to assist the bereaved wife and family, who have the deep sympathy of the entire community in their irreparable loss. The body was taken to Chelan for burial Wednesday.
Dr. Couche, who has been a practicing physician and health officer here for about ten years, as well as the oldest settler, verifies the statement that this is the first death in the Methow valley by lightning, the occurrence being very rare, in fact, in the state. There are frequent electric displays in the heavens within the observation of this locality, but lightning strikes only infrequently in the higher elevations of the surrounding mountains, and little or no damage has been reported heretofore, other than to the trees of the forest.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - August 25, 1911

George E. Baker  
Geo. E. Baker, Pioneer Settler, Is A Suicide
Body Found On Shore of Columbia River.
Evidently Shot Himself, Then Fell Into Stream, Sometime Last Fall.
A corpse found in the Columbia river below Pateros last week has been identified as the body of George E. Baker, an old time resident of this section. A coroner's jury, impaneled Monday, determined that Baker had been a suicide.
A search of his home, on the Douglas side of the Columbia, about three miles from Central Ferry, uncovered a crumpled letter in a coat pocket, reading as follows:
"Farewell to this world. So long as the river flows, so long as the heart has passion, so long as life has woes;
"If there is anything left after settling up debts of my property
"Please give it to some charitable purpose.
"I forgive all and hope that those who have hated me will be sufficiently avenged.
"May God have mercy on them.
"Malignant influences in past years has done much to discourage me and I no longer care to live in a world of mental turmoil of so may conflicting forces."
The body was decomposed, but the right side of the face was not entirely so, and Sheriff Harry E. Stark thought he recognized the body as Baker's when he was called to the scene of the discovery Friday last. The authorities satisfied themselves that Baker had shot himself on the right side of the head and the bullet had torn out a part of the left side.
Baker disappeared about the middle of September. Before leaving he had told his neighbors, the Tuttles, that he was going to turn out his horses and go the Wenatchee to work during the winter. His house had the appearance of being left only temporarily. The body was clothed with two pair of trousers, and some wheat kernels and chaff were found in the pockets.
Sheriff Stark is making an effort to locate relatives of the deceased. W. C. Wilson of this city, who was well acquainted with Baker, believes he has a brother living.
Some fifteen years or more ago Baker took up a homestead on Cherokee Strip under the government project, and made his home there until 1911. He was an Englishman, with some eccentric traits, and was sometimes known as "Lord" Baker. Previous to coming to this section it is said he was employed by Thos. S. Blyth, now a resident of Twisp, but at that time a resident of the Moses Coulee country.
Baker traded 40 acres of his homestead to W. C. Wilson in 1911, taking in exchange a ranch on Bonaparte creek, where he made his home for some years. Financial troubles overtook his and he lost the Bonaparte place on the mortgage. In the fall of 1918 he traded some horses and took possession of the place where he made his home at the time of his death. Financial worries are attributed as the cause of his suicide.
The body was found on the west side of the Columbia, seven or eight miles below Pateros, and about a mile from the Chelan county line. The finder notified Deputy Sheriff W. G. Malott, who in turn notified Sheriff Stark. Coroner Grove was unable to visit the scene until Monday, when he called a jury in the case.
Prosecuting Attorney Gresham accompanied Sheriff Stark and Coroner Grove to the scene of the tragedy and assisted in the investigation.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 17, 1920

Ferdinand Baker  
Death Of An Old Settler.
Ferdinand Baker better and more familiarly known as Grandpa Baker, a pioneer homesteader of the Chesaw country, died suddenly at his home on Friday evening, December 24, at the advanced age of 78 years. The news of his death was a sad blow to his many friends and acquaintances in and around Oroville, as Mr. Baker was well known here and had many friends in the community, especially among the older residents, who speak of the deceased in terms of deep affection and respect. The following sketch is taken from the Chesaw News:
"The deceased was born in Cape Cod Mass., in 1837, being 78 years of age at the time of his death. At the age of 15 he started life as a sailor, making a complete circuit of the globe on his first voyage. He followed the sea for nine years, coming west to Minnesota, then a virgin frontier land, before even the first railroad had crossed the border into that state. He settled near Lake City, Wabash county, south-east of where St. Paul and Minneapolis are now located. He acquired land and also managed a large farm for a brother, who also accompanied him west. It was during his residence at Lake City that he met and married Miss Caroline Clark, who came out from Ohio with her parents and settled in Wabash county. His aged wife survives, together with three sons--Stanton and Willis, of Chesaw, and Jesse, of Wahpeton, N. D.; and daughter, Mrs. Rowena Aspenwall, living at Minot, N. D., but who was visiting at the home of her parents at the time of his death.
"During his sojourn in Minnesota, Mr. Baker was also engaged in the mercantile business and later had interests in the first flour mills in that state. After 22 years of active life in that state Mr. Baker moved westward again to North Dakota, settling near Wahpeton, where he lived 18 years. In the fall of 1901, shortly after the opening of the north half, he settled on the place of Knob Hill which he held until his death."
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 7, 1916

Katherine Baker  
DEATH TAKES MRS. JAS. BAKER.
Katherine Josephine Baker died at her home here Thursday of last week. The funeral was held from the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, Rev. James Opie conducting the services. A large concourse of people attended the services, filling the church to its capacity and the floral offering was one of the handsomest ever seen here.
The deceased leaves a husband, James Baker of this place. No other relatives are known. She was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1866, and was 55 years, 2 months and 1 day old at the time of her death.
The remains were prepared for burial at the Barnes Undertaking parlors.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker lived for many years at Nighthawk before coming here and have been widely known in this part of Okanogan county. Mr. Baker is engaged in business near the depot.
The esteem in which the deceased was held in this community was evidenced by the large number that attended the funeral.
Death was due to cancer.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 13, 1922
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Mary E. Ballard  
Pioneer Woman Dead.
Mrs. Mary E. Ballard Succumbs at Auburn.
Auburn, March 12.--Mrs. Mary E. Ballard, one of the oldest pioneers of the state of Washington, died here this afternoon at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Ballard's husband, the late Dr. Levi W. Ballard, preceded her in death nearly 12 years ago. Aside from a stepson, Capt. W. R. Ballard, of Seattle, she leaves her own sons, Charles H. Ballard, of Nevada; Hazard I. Ballard, of Okanogan county, Wash.; Leon F. Ballard, of Bainbridge island; and Arthur C. Ballard, of Auburn, Wash.
Mrs. Ballard, formerly Mrs. Condit, was born at Morristown, N. J. She was married to Levi W. Ballard in 1857, and following her marriage she and her husband embarked for the Pacific coast, coming by way of Cape Horn. They arrived at Portland, Ore., in 1858, aboard the old vessel Northern Light, where Dr. Ballard practiced medicine until 1864, when the couple moved to what is now the townsite of Auburn, taking up 160 acres of land in the White river district. Later a part of their holdings was platted into the townsite of Auburn.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - March 19, 1909

Mary Ann Bannar  
Mrs. Geo. Bannar.
Heart failure was the cause of the sudden death last Sunday, July 30, of Mrs. Geo. Bannar, esteemed wife of one of our pioneer citizens, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Mary Ann Bradley was born in Jackson county, Kansas, Dec. 5, 1850, being in her 66th year at the time of her death.
About ten years ago she married Mr. Geo. Bannar, who survives to mourn her departure, as well as a son and daughter by a former marriage, Thos. Alexander, of Puyallup, and Mrs. Nora Ross, of Portland, the late Mrs. B. J. Rowley of this place, also being a daughter. Mrs. Bannar has been a resident of this locality for many years, and in her death there is removed from this community one of its best loved characters.
Funeral services were held from the home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, Prof. Robt. Dow, of Winthrop, conducting the services. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, the singing being by a mixed quartette. Interment was made at Beaver creek cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and children.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - August 4, 1916

Roy C. Barnes  
Drowned In Cameron Lake
Roy Chester Barnes was drowned Friday evening at Cameron Lake on the reservation. The body was recovered the following morning, and after being prepared for burial was shipped to Ellensburg, the former home of the family, yesterday morning.
It is thought that heart trouble was either the direct or indirect cause of death. The young man was rejected from the army on account of that ailment. He was swimming in deep water, and gave a cry of distress, but a companion was unable to reach him. No water was found on the lungs.
Deceased was the son of W. S. Barnes, who is operating the Z. B. Brown homestead under lease. He was 26 years old and unmarried.
Undertaker Ed. Yarwood prepared the body for shipment.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 20, 1918

Clyde Barriclaw  
Clyde Barriclaw Dead
Clyde Barriclaw of Conconully died Tuesday after an illness of some two weeks from pneumonia. The funeral was conducted Friday afternoon and interment made in the Conconully cemetery.
Barriclaw was a relative of Charles Lovejoy of this city and had lived in Conconully for some fifteen years past. He was serving as postmaster of that town at the time of his death, having been appointed to the position upon the resignation of Mrs. Mary Dillabough several years ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 8, 1919

Frank Bartell, Sr.  
Death Of Frank Bartell, Sr.
Frank Bartell, Sr., died at his home in Oroville Wednesday afternoon about 1 o'clock, after a lingering illness, aged 62 years 10 months and 11 days.
The death of Mr. Bartell was not unexpected, as he has been gradually failing for several months and the best medical advice in the country could give no hope of his recovery, but when the news was passed from mouth to mouth Wednesday afternoon that the old resident had passed away there was universal expression of reget among the people with whom the deceased has lived for so long a time. He had been identified with the business history of the place since the coming of the railroad some thirteen years ago.
The deceased was born in Wisconsin October 10, 1855, and moved to the Dakotas a number of years ago. When he first came to Okanogan county he located in the Methow valley, but attracted to Oroville by the building of the railroad he came here thirteen years ago and engaged in the mercantile business. He retired from active participation in the business a few years ago, turning it over to his sons. He leaves a wife, four children, all grown, and a number of other relatives to mourn his death. His children are George W. and Frank Bartell, Jr., Mrs. Margaret Miller, of Seattle, and Mrs. J. A. Hagerman, of Twisp, all of whom were present at the time of his death. The deceased took little active part in public affairs, but in his business relations he made a multitude of friends by his kindly disposition and uniform courtesy and integrity. In his death Oroville loses one of its oldest and most substantial citizens. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family in this hour of the irreparable loss.
The funeral will take place from the Methodist church this Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 23, 1918

William Bartell  
William Bartell, of the Twisp hotel, for the past several months suffering from dropsy and other complication, died yesterday morning, Thursday, November 2, shortly after seven o'clock, at his bedside being his wife and two sons, Gaylord and Frank.
The family has been residents of Twisp for the past eighteen years, and many friends will deeply sympathize with them in their hour of sorrow. Two daughters, Mrs. Joe Werdick, and Mrs. Eurith Mulligan, have been notified at Seattle.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday morning at the M. E. Church in charge of Undertaker R. B. Kenison, Rev. Miss Apel conducting the services, at 10 o'clock.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - November 3, 1922

Ellis G. Barton  
Ellis G. Barton
Ellis G. Barton, the young civil engineer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barton, who was taken suddenly ill Tuesday night of last week, died Thursday night, shortly after nine o'clock, being a victim of the incurable lukaemia, which in its advanced stages brought on cirrhosis of the liver and spleen, amply demonstrated in a post mortem examination.
Deceased was born at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, May 15, 1896, being 21 years and 24 days of age at the time of his untimely demise. His death was a shock to the community, occuring so soon after he had seemed in the full bloom of health and happiness. Only Tuesday night of last week he was chosen to preside at a public meeting held to consider the Fourth of July celebration, and it was two hours after that meeting his awful malady seemed to lay hold. Before morning his condition was reported critical, but Wednesday he rallied, and Thursday his mother, who was with him from soon after the time he was taken ill, until he died, held long conversation with him, reading him letters from loved ones, and the two spent the day happily together, not realizing that death would be so soon. Towards evening he began to get uneasy, and by nightfall hemorrhages resumed their violence, his death occurring at 9:15.
While the deceased was a resident of the valley only a few months, his congenial personality, enthusiasm, commendable public spirit and ambition won for him a host of good friends who recognized in him a young man of sterling worth and noble character which, a pride to his parents, commended him to the approbation of a large circle of acquaintances.
Recently, with Earl McFadden, he purchased the confection, fruit and stationery business of Valentine Bros., and the enterprise of the two young men was making itself felt in the rapid growth of the business under their management. He was the popular first baseman of the Twisp ball club, and one of the last acts to his credit was the movement started by him to reorganize the Twisp band, his death occurring on the night set for its first meeting. His free-heartedness and generous, sunny disposition, his high ideals of morals and integrity will make him long remembered among his associated and chums.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, June 10, at two o'clock from the family home, two miles south of town, Rev. M. P. Stoute, of the M. E. church conducting the Episcopal service. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, the valley's choicest flowers being collected into pieces of beautiful designs. W. M. Rambo directed the funeral, interment being made in Beaver Creek cemetery. The six pall bears were A. J. Hope, Arthur Krug, H. W. Henry, Arthur Ketchum, Ray Sackett and Earl E. McFadden, the honorary pall bearers being the Misses Myrtle Rambo, Loleta Risley, C. A. Headington, Marion Chittenden, and Mrs. A. J. Hope. Mrs. J. M. Scott, Mrs. H. E. Marble, Leonard Staples and H. E. Marble composed a mixed quartet rendering the beautiful hyms favored by the bereaved family. The funeral cortege that followed the bier from the house to the cemetery was one of the largest even seen in this section, nearly 300 people taking advantage of the opportunity to show the esteem in which they held the young man, and sympathy to the bereaved parents and sisters.
The entire community join in extending deep sympathy to the sorrowing family.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - June 16, 1911

Fanita Bliss Batie  
Little Batie Girl Drowns In Ditch
Left Asleep in House, Wakens and Toddles Out to Open Waterway Unobserved, Falling Into Swift Stream
Another very sad death was recorded last Saturday afternoon when the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Batie, Fanita Bliss, innocently and unobserved, toddled along a pathway leading across an irrigation ditch, accidentally falling into the water, met death by drowning.
At the point where the child fell into the ditch the water runs swiftly and the little body was carried down stream a distance of about a hundred feet, where it lodged, and was discovered within a few minutes afterward, when search had been made for the child that was missing.
Mrs. Batie and children had come down to spend the afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Will Thurlow. Leaving the child supposedly asleep, the ladies went into the berry patch nearby, and were picking berries within just a short distance of where the ditch runs. Wakening up soon after their departure, supposedly, the child started out, and giving no alarm, was gone before it was known that the child was not sound asleep in the house. Medical assistance was immediately summoned, but the unfortunate little girl was beyond recover. A bruise on the little one's head is thought to have stunned her in the fall, but death was due, no doubt, to drowning. Mr. Batie was a his ranch at the time and was also notified.
Fanita Bliss was born February 4, 1910, and died July 1, 1911, being nearly seventeen months old.
The funeral was held Sunday morning at ten o'clock from the Beaver Creek school house. Rev. C. M. Bolin conducting the service, interment being made in the Beaver Creek cemetery. Quantities of beautiful floral offering were brought by the large concourse of sympathizing friends who deeply sympathize with the grief-stricken parents and family. The pallbearers were Iva Hancock, Ora Filer, Violet Bolin, and Hazel Peterson; the honorary pall bearers being Misses Ella Hancock, Grace Fulton, Mary Metcalf, Myrtle Rambo, and Mrs. John Ramm. Music was furnished by Mrs. J. M. Scott, Mrs. J. C. Barton and Miss Agnes Barton, the funeral being under direction of Sexton W. M. Rambo.
The entire community is deeply grieved at the sad death of the little girl and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family in their hour of inconsolable grief.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - July 7, 1911

Frank M. Baum  
Frank M. Baum Dead.
Frank M. Baum, a pioneer of the Inland Empire, is dead in Pasedena, Cal., according to a Portland report.
Mrs. Baum had charge of the Wells Fargo express office in Spokane in 1884 and 1885. He was at one time auditor of Okanogan county and was elected state senator from Spokane county in 1897. He engaged in farming on a large scale in Whitman county and has been engaged in the manufacturing business at Portland. --Spokesman-Review.
Mr. Baum is well known to the early settlers of this county, having lived for a number of years at Conconully some quarter of a century ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 8, 1919

Lyle Bawlf  
Lyle Bawlf Dead.
Lyle Bawlf, son of Mrs. Mary Bawlf, a pioneer resident of the Loop Loop section, died in a hospital at Cle Elum last Wednesday, the result of an accident that befell him while at work in a logging camp near that city. A logging skid slipped, allowing a large log to roll over him, injuring his stomach seriously and badly lacerating his intestines. Gangren set in and he died one week after the accident.
The unfortunate lad's mother and sister, Mrs. G. W Owens, went to Cle Elum as soon as they were notified of the accident and were with him at the time of his death. The body was brought to Malott where he was buried Sunday last beside the remains of his father who died here several years ago.
Lyle Bawlf was born May 12, 1894, on the Little Loop Loop. Deceased was of an amiable disposition and leaves many friends besides a mother, sister and brother to mourn fro him. He was baptised at Cle Elum and requested that it be stated that he had forgiven all who might have injured him in any way and asked that if any one thought he had at any time injured them that they forgive him.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 8, 1919

John S. Baxter  
John Stanley Baxter Is Called By Death
John S. Baxter, manager of the shoe department of C. E. Blackwell & Company, died shortly after noon Tuesday after an illness of about seven weeks. The body was shipped Wednesday morning to Spokane, accompanied by Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Florence Gallagher of Portland, a sister, who was with him during his illness. At Wenatchee, Gail Baxter, a brother, met the bereaved family. Interment was made in the family plot in Spokane, after services in the chapel of the Smith Undertaking Company.
Mr. Baxter was taken sick late in January, and had at one time apparently recovered, when a relapse resulted in his death. The news came as a shock to his many friends here. Members of the Masonic lodge of which deceased was a member, accompanied the casket to the depot, where a large crowd of friends awaited it. Arrangements for the funeral were largely in the hands of the Masonic bodies with which he was affiliated.
Deceased is survived by his wife, by a small son, Bobby, his father, living in Anchorage, Alaska, two brothers and two sisters. The name of one brother is Gail, who resides in Seattle. The name of the other who lives with his father in Anchorage, could not be learned.
Mrs. Baxter, it is stated, will remain for the time being in Spokane, where she has relatives.

John Stanley Baxter
John Stanley Baxter, known among all his friends as Jack, was born in Detroit, Mich., August 31, 1891. When he was but a few years old, the family moved to Spokane, where Mr. Baxter spent a large part of his life until he reached the age of manhood. His mother died shortly after the family settled in Spokane, and his father had gone to Alaska, where he interested himself in mining.
He began a career in the shoe business with the Crane Shoe Company of Spokane, whose head, George T. Crane, occupied the position of foster-father to the Baxter children following their mother's death and owing to the absence of the father in Alaska. Mr. Crane has an orchard near Brewster, and happened to be in Okanogan at the time of the death of his former employe.
Mr. Baxter had continued in his position with the Crane Shoe Company for a number of years, going then to Portland, where, during 1913 he was with Olds-Wortman-King of that place. Following that he spent a year with his father in Alaska, being in an engineering party surveying the government railway there. He returned to Olds-Wortman-King, and in the fall of 1916 came to Riverside, where he entered the employ of C. E. Blackwell & Company, where he remained until his death. He was manager of the shoe department of the store.
In 1914 he married Velva Thomas of Winlock, Wash. One child, Bobby Baxter, was born in Okanogan February 8, 1920.
Tributes to his character and good nature are made by his many friends. He was a member of Okanogan Lodge No. 169, F. and A. M. and also of Okanogan Chapter No. 41, R. A. M. Mr. Blackwell, his employer, said that no word could be said that would properly show his personal appreciation of his industry and ability, or that would be a fit tribute to his pleasant personality, devotion to his family and his business. "He was a find young man," said Mr. Blackwell, simply.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 1, 1922

Peter Beer  
Old Rancher Inflicts Death Would On Self
Peter Beer Of Riverside Is Accident Victim.
Met Death While Hunting on Ranch Monday--Body Found on Tuesday.
Peter Beer, 62, a rancher living near Riverside, was found dead Tuesday morning on his place by an employe, who missed him and instituted a search. Beer lay on his back with his rifle across him. A bullet had entered the man's body below the ribs at the front, passing out at the back just beneath the shoulder. Coroner L. S. Dewey and Sheriff Eli Wilson were notified Tuesday afternoon, and left immediately to view the body.
Coroner Dewey stated that all evidence pointed to accidental death, adding that there was no sound evidence that the man had come to his death by suicide or at the hands of another. Near the body was lying a prairie chicken and traps with which the man evidently was engaged in baiting coyotes. He had been missing since late Monday afternoon.
It was found by papers in the dead man's jackets that he had a daughter named Nellie, who, in 1913, resided in Girard, Kas., being then about 16 years old. No other information respecting the man's relatives could be gained. Efforts will be made to locate the daughter, while inquiries are being conducted in the neighborhood of Riverside by the sheriff's force in an attempt to discover the dead man's kinsmen.
Beer owner a large well proved tract of land four miles north of Riverside. A large amount of hay; well kept stock of chickens, pointed to easy financial circumstances. Check books found in the man's pockets reveal that he had sums of money in an Okanogan bank. Several thousand dollars worth of various kinds of property remains on the ranch.
The dead man was brought here by Ed Yarwood. Funeral services will be held from the undertaking parlors Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. F. Graham officiating. Burial will be in the Okanogan cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 29, 1921

Daisy Bell  
Miss Daisy Bell is Summoned by Death
"In the midst of Life we are in Death."
Miss Daisy Bell, who was stricken with spinal meningitis a little over two weeks ago, passed away on Tuesday evening last. Nothing that loving care and the best medical attendance could devise was left undone, but all to no avail.
Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Thomson at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were largely attended, as were the services at the cemetery. The pall bearers were Misses Olgar and Orril Gard, Essie and Cecil Bidwell, May Culbertson and Dollie Lindsay.
Deceased was a bright, winsome girl of 16 years and six months, loved and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who will mourn her untimely demise with sincere grief. The only relatives residing here are a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Liptrap, and a younger sister Amy. The father and two brothers live in Wyoming.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 27, 1908

David H. Bennett  
Homesteader Takes His Life
David H. Bennett, of Cub, Creek, in Temporary Aberration Yields to Impulse to End Life - Death Instant.
With a piece of rope not more than a foot long from the knot around the rafter to the noose about his neck, David Henry Bennett, a homesteader of Cub Creek, took his life last Sunday evening; death being instant. The unfortunate man, the only cause for whose rash deed is assigned to despondency, had become temporarily unbalanced, and on the impulse, took the step that caused the forfeiture of his life.
Dave was spending Sunday at his brother's home, and had been invited by Mrs. Bennett to stay for supper. When the meal was prepared, Mrs. Bennett called Dave, and getting no response, went to the barn to be confronted with the ghastly sight of the body suspended from the rafter, lifeless. Neighbors were sent for and Deputy Coroner J. B. Couche notified. The doctor states death was instant, the neck being dislocated in the drop. Not a struggle had been made. A rider was sent to Slate Creek for Charles, brother of the deceased.
Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon, interment being made in Winthrop cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett, brother and sister-in-law of the deceased, are deeply grieved, and have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
Bennett came here four years ago from Missouri, and took a homestead adjoining that of his brother, Charles. The brothers were on the best terms; Charles' home was a refuge for Dave.
Deceased was about 38 years of age, a native of Missouri. He was an honest, earnest worker, and had many friends in the community. His financial affairs were in good condition. His many friends regret that impulse lead him to commit the rash deed.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - August 25, 1911

Ed. Benson  
Death Of Ed. Benson.
On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Ed. Benson, an old resident of Oroville, was most shockingly burned at a cabin he was occupying, just across the line in British Columbia, not far from Molson. Benson was living at that cabin while cutting wood on a claim he held across the line. He started a fire in his stove and poured on what he thought to be Kerosene. The fluid proved to be gasoline and an explosion followed enveloping the unfortunate man in flames. Before the fire was extinguished Benson was frightfully burned from the ankles to his stomach in front and up to almost under his arms on his back. His hands were fairly cooked and the arms horribly burned. Benson was brought down to the Oroville General hospital, where Dr. Efner did all in his power to eleviate the sufferings, but owing to the extent of the burns had no hope from the very first of saving his life. Benson held out tenaciously, but suffered excruciating pain. Owing to his intense suffering it was necessary to administer narcotics frequently. For a time there seemed hope of his recovery but during the latter part of last week he commenced failing and died Sunday. The funeral took place from Barnes' undertaking parlors Tuesday afternoon.
Little is known of the anticedents of Ed. Benson. He came to Oroville in 1907 and built the large boarding house on Spokane street known as the Riverside hotel. He engaged in the wood business and also farming at times. Some days before his death he willed his property, consisting of some real estate and live stock, to S. C. Mitchell, but hardly enough will be realized from the sale of the property to pay the doctor, hospital fees and the undertaker. He claimed to have relatives living, but refused to give any information as to their whereabouts. Benson was a man of powerful physique, at times his life in this community was stormy and he was far from a model patient in the hospital. However, those who knew him best claim that like all men he had his redeeming qualities and surely in his tragic death he attoned for any and all shortcomings. May he rest in peace.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - November 26, 1920

Louis Benson  
Louis Benson died suddenly at the home of Wm. Reeder, living a few miles south of Oroville, Monday evening, presumably of heart disease. In the evening he went out to feed the stock as usual, and not returning Mr. Reeder went out to the stable and found the unfortunate man unconscious. Everything possible was done for the stricken man, but Benson never regained consciousness, dying in a short time. The deceased, who was quite advanced in years, had made his home with Mr. Reeder for several years and is said to have a son and daughter living at La Grande, Oregon.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 13, 1922
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Hazel Berry  
Death Of Hazel Berry.
Following is the account published in the Friday Harbor Journal of the recent accidental death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Berry, formerly of this place:
Wednesday of last week the entire community was thrown into mourning, when word was received that Hazel, the little 3˝-year old and youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Berry met with an accident that cost the little one her life.
Mrs. Berry and little ones, Harriet, Helen and Hazel, Mrs. H. P. Walrath and children, Dawn and Rosa, went out on the Walrath beach that the little ones might enjoy the afternoon near the water, much to the little people's delight, as this was the first opportunity the Berry children had of playing on the beach since their extended visit to New York and other Atlantic coast states.
The little party had only arrived at the beach when the terrible accident occurred. A log, which had lain across the path so many years it was considered a part of the very beach itself, so stationary did it seem to be. Yet, in some manner, after the other members of the party had crossed over, this log rolled, the end striking little Hazel near the base of the brain, death was instantaneous. By a miracle or unseen force the log lodged in a crevice of rock, thereby sparing the loss of two other children, Helen and Rosa, who were directly in front of it.
While the mothers of the little ones were right by them at the time, everything happened so quickly they were absolutely unable to lend any assistance.
Dr. Agnes Harrison was called at once, but the little one, who had been with us less than four years, but who had spread much love and sunshine where she went, had gone to her Maker, to make a place in the land of everlasting light for the loved ones here.
Funeral services were held at the residence, Rev. F. E. Eastman officiating; interment in the Woodlawn cemetery.
She leaves to mourn her loss, an affectionate father and mother, two sisters, a large circle of relatives and a host of friends.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 26, 1920

Frances Bettinger  
Mrs. Frances Bettinger
Died--Frances Bettinger, wife of John N. Bettinger, Friday, September 20, at 4:15 p.m., aged 34 years and 23 days.
Deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Martha Wiggins and the late Andrew J. Wiggins. She was born at South Arm, Mich., August 28, 1878, coming to Spokane twelve years ago with her parents, where for some years she was a teacher in the schools. In June, 1911, she was united in marriage with John N. Bettinger, of Texas creek, their home being on the Bettinger ranch until three weeks ago when they moved temporarily to Twisp, where Mrs. Bettinger might be under care of medical skill.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Church of Christ, directed by Undertaker E. M. Thomas, Rev. Lawrence Stephens conducting a consoling and beautiful service. Mesdames F. E. Selner and H. E. Marble, and Messrs. Geo. W. Sprouse and H. E. Marble, composed a mixed quartet furnishing music. The pall bearers were Messrs. E. G. Preston, C. J. Casad, M. H. Thomas, W. L. Singer, L. L. Mullin and Joe Delvendahl.
Her death is deeply mourned by a husband and infant daughter, four hours old, and her mother, who were present as life passed away. Shortly before she died, Mrs. Bettinger revived, named her baby, and gave little Pauline to her mother, she said, to take the place of her little sister, Pauline, who had gone on before, and whom she would soon follow. Mrs. Bettinger was an active member of the M. E. church, and her lovable disposition was such as to gain her the high esteem and affection of all her acquaintances.
A large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to the Beaver creek cemetery where interment was made, a number of Carlton neighbors joining at the cemetery.
The floral offering were profuse and beautiful.
The sorrowing husband, mother and infant daughter, have the deep sympathy of the community in their irreparable loss, which is a loss to the whole community.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - September 27, 1912

Mrs. Loyd Billups  
Found Dead In Her Bed
Last Friday morning Mrs. Loyd Billups, living in the south part of town, was found dead in bed. Mrs. Billups had been a sufferer from turburculosis for some time, but she attended the revival meeting at the M. E. church the night before, and apparently was feeling better and was in better spirits than she had been for some days. Mr. Billups was away from home at work. As Mrs. Billups did not appear for breakfast Friday morning a woman living with the family went to call her and discovered that she was dead. Dr. Efner was called and he found the body lying in a natural position, the face resting on one hand. Death had come during sleep and Mrs. Billups had passed away without a struggle. Dr. Efner attributed death to heart lesion. The family came here from near Chesaw, where the remains were taken for burial. Mrs. Billups was a native of Missouri, some 30 years of age, and leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 16, 1920

Perry W. Blackler  
Oroville Aviator Killed
This county lost one of its very promising young men when Aviator Perry W. Blackler, of Oroville, lost his life at Uncle Sam's aviation field at Americus, Ga., Monday of this week.
Young Blackler went into service early in the war but failed to get a chance to go across, being detained on this side in the capacity of trainer of student flyers. He was rated as one of the most daring flyers the Georgia camp ever turned out. He met death by a fall of 1,500 feet in a German Foker in which he was riding.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - May 14, 1920

Abigail W. Blackwell  
Mrs. George A. Blackwell
Mrs. George A. Blackwell of Riverside was called by death last Saturday morning at 5 o'clock, after an extended illness. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, the services being in charge of Rev. George F. Graham. Several auto loads of friends from Okanogan attended the funeral.
We quote the following biographical sketch from the Riverside Argus: "Abigail Wells Blackwell was born in Chicago, April 4, 1849. She was married in that city to Mr. Blackwell, June 4, 1875, removing to Tacoma in 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell came to Conconully in 1891, removing to Riverside in 1905, where they have since made their home. She leaves her husband, George A. Blackwell, sister, Mrs. Annie Kelly, of Denver, Colo., and son, C. E. Blackwell.
"Mrs. Blackwell has been an active church worker all her life. She was devoted to her flowers, which she shared generously with everybody, and for which her garden was famous, was very fond of music and all dumb animals.
"For many years Mrs. Blackwell sang in concerts and at charitable entertainments. Her most notable achievement in that line was at the great concert given by the associated churches in Tacoma in the late 80s, for the benefit of the Johnstown flood national relief fund. All of her helpful life has been spent in assisting others.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 30, 1915

Bessie May Bodey  
Death Of Mrs. Bodey
One of the saddest and most regrettable deaths that has occurred in Oroville for a long time was that of Mrs. Bessie May Bodey, wife of that well known locomotive engineer, A. E. Bodey, who has had a run out of this station for some time. Mrs. Bodey died at St. Joseph's hospital at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, where she had been taken from her home some days before for treatment. The lady had been quite ill for some weeks, but the immediate cause of death was hemorrhage of the brain. She seemed stronger and in better spirits Saturday morning than she had been for days, but suddenly collapsed in the early afternoon and died within a few minutes.
The deceased was born in Wyoming January 26, 1880, and hence her age was 36 years and 11 days. She leaves a husband, three children and many friends in this community to mourn her untimely death. No services were held in Oroville. The remains were prepared for shipment, and Tuesday morning were taken to Vancouver, Washington, where burial will take place under the direction of the Eastern Stars, of which order she was a prominent member.
During her residence in Oroville Mrs. Bodey made many friends who loved and admired her for her kindness of heart, her amibility, for those endearing virtues that make for a womanly woman. Her death is sincerely mourned and regretted by all who had the pleasure of knowing her in life. She was a devoted wife, a loving guide and counselor to her children and a kind and sympathetic neighbor. The sympathy of one and all in the community goes out to the stricken husband and motherless children in this hour of their deep affliction.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 11, 19 16

Baby Boesel  
A sad accident occurred last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Boesel, twelve miles above Winthrop, on the North Fork, when their little seventeen-months' old son was drowned in the Methow river. This sudden accident came as a most severe shock to the parents of the little fellow, and the sympathy of the entire community is with them in their sad bereavement. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church at Heckendorn on Sunday afternoon last, at 2:30, Rev. Ricketts preaching the sermon. The body was in charge of Undertaker Thomas.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - October 30, 1914

A. E. Boggs  
Death Calls A. E. Boggs.
Influenza and its dreaded ally, pneumonia, again proved fatal in the community when A. E. Boggs succumbed Friday evening, following a brief illness.
Mr. Boggs was able to be around for some days before being confined to bed, and developments proved that the disease had so firmly fastened its tentacles in his system that he was almost beyond medical aid. For several days he lay in a precarious condition before being finally over taken by death.
He leaves a wife, Mrs. Ida E. Boggs, and four children, Mildred, Irene, Ernestine and Raymond. The other members of the family have also had influenza, but have recovered, except Mrs. Boggs, who is still obliged to keep her bed. He is also survived by his father, W. M. Boggs of Riverside.
A. E. Boggs was a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows, who took charge of the funeral arrangements. The burial occurred Sunday afternoon from the Okanogan Undertaking parlors.
Alva Boggs, a younger brother of the deceased, died of the same disease the previous week.
A. E. Boggs was 39 years fo age. He was born in Texas, but had lived in this state about 34 years. Before coming to Okanogan nine years ago, he was engaged in the harness business with his father at Brewster. The firm moved here after being burned out at Brewster. They retired from the harness shop business a few years ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 24, 1918

W. H. Bohannan  
Death Of W. H. Bohannan.
Word was received at this office Wednesday evening of the death of W. H. Bohannan. The sad news was slow in reaching here, as death occurred on the 6th of January, at San Diego, Cal. The deceased had a number of acquaintances in Oroville who will read of his death with feelings of regret, although it will not be a surprise, for when here last his appearance indicated that his days on earth were about numbered.
Mr. Bohannan came to Oroville first some two years ago last December looking over the country, and while here assisted in getting out a holiday issue of the Gazette. He returned to Oroville from Chase, B. C., about the first of December of last year, with the object of remaining permanently and going into the realestate business. At that time his health was very much broken and he seemed in a serious condition, but he was in good spirits, hopeful and optimistic. To all appearances he was in the last states of consumption. Cold weather coming on, he decided to go to the home of his mother at San Diago, Cal., believing that a change in climate would prove beneficial, and firm in his intention to return to Oroville in the spring. He survived the change less than a month.
Mr. Bohannan was a practical printer and a journalist of more than ordinary ability. He was one of the best hustlers we have ever met in the newspaper business. He published papers for a number of years on the coast, in Montana, California, Washington and British Columbia. Personally he was a man of high principles and integrity, with one of those genial and lovable disposition that attracts and holds friendships. Those who knew him best admired him for his sterling qualities.
Mr. Bohannan was married at Chase, B. C., some two years ago. He leaves a wife, mother, brother and a multitude of friends all over the coast to mourn his untimely death.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 18, 1916

Charles M. Bolin  
Rev. C. M. Bolin
The funeral services of Rev. C. M. Bolin were held at the home on Beaver Creek Friday, May 15, at two o'clock. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. Money, of Pateros. Appropriate hymns were sung by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Marble, Mr. George Sprouse and Mrs. J. M. Scott. Messrs. Albert Zemke, R. W. Dow, Wm. G. Hughes and Louis Filer acted as pall bearers. The beautiful and impressive I. O. O. F. service was used at the grave; J. W. Faulkner, of Conconully acting as N. G., and W. L. Singer as Chaplain. The service was closed with prayer by Rev. Money. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the Valley.
Charles M. Bolin was born near Springfield, Illinois, October 3, 1861, and died at his home on Beaver Creek, near Twisp, Washington, May 13, 1914, of pneumonia; being 52 years, 7 months and 10 days of age. For some time he was a resident of Missouri, being employed as teacher in the public schools, afterwards beginning his work as a minister of the gospel. In October, 1887, he was married to Miss Lulu Pidcock. To this union were born four sons and three daughters: Fay, Herald, Vincent and Wesley; Violet, Hazel and Rosalie. The wife and children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father.
Rev. Bolin has been a resident of Washington for a number of years. He was pastor of the M. E. Church at Odessa and in 1911 came to the Methow Valley, the doctors having ordered rest from his ministerial labors. He was a member of Twisp Lodge No. 215, I. O. O. F., holding the office of Chaplain.
At the funeral there was a large attendance of the brothers of the I. O. O. F., and also some of the Rebekahs. Friends present from Winthrop were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zemke, Mr. and Mrs. T. Ferrill, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Paul, Simon Veazey, S. A. Hotchkiss, H. B. McDougal, Mrs. J. R. Albin, Mrs. John DeLancey, Mrs. Frank Biart and Lanna Lee Shugart.
Rev. Bolin will be missed in the community as he had a large circle of friends all over the Valley over whom he always had a good influence. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their bereavement.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - May 21, 1914

Rev. C. M. Bolin Dead.  
The community was shocked yesterday morning to learn the sad intelligence of the untimely death of Rev. C. M. Bolin, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal church, and a leading character in the spiritual life of the community, who succumbed to an illness with pneumonia, and a general break-down of health, before his many friends could even realize that he was dangerously ill.
Since his arrival in the valley three years ago, Rev. Bolin has taken an active part in church work, besides doing the strenuous duties of operating a large diversified farm on Beaver creek. For the past year he has been pastor of the church here and at Winthrop and Carlton, delivering two sermons each Sunday, in addition to looking earnestly after the other branches of the up building of the church. His assignment, enough to keep any two strong men more than busy, was no doubt too great for his strength, and no doubt hastened a general physical break-down, while emoluments were not sufficient but that his livelihood had to be tilled from the soil, and the farm.
The death of Pastor Bolin is a distinct loss to the entire community. An earnest worker, ambitious and persevering, notwithstanding the many discouragements in life's battle, he was doing a praiseworthy work in this community in the spiritual work to which he had devoted a large part of his life's efforts. He will be mourned by a large circle of friends for the many good things he accomplished, and others that he undertook, and the deep sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.
Rev. Bolin was a native of Illinois, born near Springfield, in 1861. In October, 1887, he was married to Miss Lulu Pidcock, who with four sons and three daughters, Fay, Herald, Vincent and Wesley, and Violet, Hazel and Rosalie, live to mourn his loss.
The funeral will be held from the home on Beaver creek this afternoon a 2 o'clock, interment to be made in Beaver creek cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - May 13, 1914

Jackson Bolin  
Jack Bolin Buried.
The funeral of Jackson Bolin was held in the Methodist chapel at this place last Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, interment being made in the Okanogan cemetery. Rev. Parmley of the Baptist church, conducted the religious exercises at the church and the grave and R. F. McCampbell of the Okanogan Valley Undertaking Association had charge of the arrangements. The funeral was largely attended, deceased having been one of the early settlers in the Okanogan valley and well known. In this county he leaves five brothers, John, Wm., Eli, Jesse and Joseph; one sister, Mrs. Mary Wells. Another sister resides in North Carolina.
Jack Bolin's body arrived Saturday from Knoxville, Tenn., where on the Sunday following Christmas he met with a horrible accident that resulted in his death about twenty-four hours later. A small building in which he was asleep caught fire and before he could be extricated he was frightfully burned. As most of his relatives reside in this country it was decided to bury him here and the body was accordingly shipped to Okanogan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 17, 1913

James W. Bonar  
Service Station Owner Is Victim Of A Sudden Heart Attack
James Walker Bonar, owner of the Bonar Service Station died Tuesday, June 9, 1936 of heart failure.
He was 67 years old and was born November 15 at Forest City, Iowa. He lived in Entiat for 21 years before coming to Oroville in 1930.
He is survived by his wife Mabel; sons Gordon and Bert of Oroville and Ralph of Entiat.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Oroville with interment taking place in the family plot at Entiat on Thursday afternoon.
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 12, 1936
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Hannah Bond  
DEATH OF MRS. WM. BOND
Mrs. Wm. Bond died at the home of her son J.G. Bond, of this place Saturday, after having been confined to the house and bed for five months from the effects of injuries received in a fall on a sidewalk at Spokane. She had been living with her son since early in the spring. The unfortunate lady was just recovering from a long and serious illness at the time the accident occurred, and did not have the strength and vitality to recover from a broken hip she sustained at the time she fell. The funeral took place from the M.E. church Sunday afternoon Rev. R.T. Holland officiating. There were numerous floral offerings sent in by sympathetic friends and the attendance at the church was large.
Hannah Elizabeth Davis was born near Jefferson, Iowa, in 1850, and hence was 63 years of age at the time of death. She was one of four surviving children of a family of twelve. She was married to Wm. Bond, now deceased in 1874. Two sons were born to this union, J.G. Bond, of this place, and F.A. Bond of Pocatello, Idaho. She leaves the two sons, a brother Wm. M. Davis, of California, who was present at the funeral, one brother residing at Grand Junction, Iowa, and a sister living in California.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 1, 1913
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Minnie Boness  
Obituary.
Mrs. Minnie Boness, beloved wife of Hugo B. L. Boness, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Twisp, where she was brought a short time ago from her home in search of medical assistance, after an illness of six weeks.
Mrs. Boness was born in Missouri in 1861, being 52 years of age at the time of her death. In 1896 she was married to Hugo B. L. Boness, three boys having been born to the happy union, being William Walter, Hugo Theodore, and Justice Ingersoll. The family came to the Methow valley to live about seven and a half years ago, settling in Texas creek valley, coming from Denver, Colo. The husband and three sons survive the wife and mother.
The husband and sons are sorely grieved at the death of their beloved wife and mother, and the deep sympathy of the community is extended to them. Mrs. Boness was much esteemed and loved by all who knew her. Her death is a loss to the valley, whose people will miss her cheerful word for all, and her disposition to make this world a pleasant place to live in.
Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Church of Christ, under direction of Undertaker Thomas, Rev. Taylor, of the M. E. church conducting the services. Interment will be made at Beaver Creek cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 11, 1913

William Boning  
Wm. Boning Flu Victim
The sad intelligence was received early this week of the death of William E. Boning, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boning, of Beaver creek, who was a victim of the dreaded influenza. William was a resident of Appledale, Douglas county. He was recently called to Alton, Illinois to see his dying wife, but failed to reach her before her death, and himself fell victim to the disease, his death occurring Feb. 8, at the age of 31 years. He was buried along with his wife at Alton, Ill.
For the past four years William had operated a ranch at Appledale, where he lived with his wife, and prospered. During the early winter, he was joined by his brother, Charles, who is now in charge of the ranch. Mr. Boning, father of the boys, started Wednesday for Appledale, but was warned back by his son, who stated he was taking good care of everything, and it was unnecessary for him to expose himself at this time. News of the untimely death of their boy came as a hard blow to the parents and family, who have the deep sympathy of the community.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 13, 1920

Robert Bookwalter  
The Bookwalter infant boy, Robert, died Tuesday, and was laid to rest at Beaver Creek cemetery Wednesday, seven days of age. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - May 23, 1919

Angie Bossout
Mrs. Angie Bossuot, 79, died April 24th at the Riverview Rest Home in Pateros.
She was born in August, 1872 at Hopkinton, Iowa.
Survivors include a daughter of Brewster and a son of Burns, Oregon, 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at the Brewster Congregational Church and interment was at the Brewster Cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - May 1, 1952

Mrs. C. J. Bottomley  
Mrs. Bottomley.
The news was received too late for last week's paper of the death of Mrs. C. J. Bottomley of heart failure at her home down the river. Death occurred on the evening of February 8, and was preceded by a few days' illness.
Mrs. Bottomley was born in Gibraltar in 1842, and had been a resident of Okanogan county since 1884. During her childhood she moved to St. John, N. B., and later to Boston, Mass. She was one of the pioneers of California, having lived in that state several years prior to her marriage at San Francisco to R. C. Bottomley in 1876. She and her husband lived in various parts of California until their removal to this county in 1884. Her children, Margaret J., Charles M. and William A. Bottomley, survive her and were all present at her death, as was Owen Devlin, a brother, who is a comparatively recent arrival in this county. A number of brothers and sisters of the deceased live at Boston, Mass. The funeral occurred February 9, which was attended by the old timers for many miles around, and interment was made in the Oroville cemetery.
Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 19, 1909

Robert C. Bottomley  
DEATH OF R.C. BOTTOMLEY.
Robert C. Bottomley, a former resident of this valley and a pioneer of the Pacific coast, died at his home near Cupertina, Santa Clara County, California, September 5, Mr. Bottomley was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and in his early days was a sailor, visiting many part of the globe. He left off following the sea many years ago and settled in California. In 1884 he came to Okanogan county at which time there were very few white settlers in the county, locating on the Okanogan river a few miles south of the present town of Oroville. He lived here several years, returning to California in 1901. He was in the 81st year of his age at the time of his death. He leaves three children, C.M. Bottomley and Miss Maggie C. Bottomley, living on the old place in this locality, and W.A. Bottomley who was with his father at the time of his death.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 22, 1911
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Friedricka Brechlin  
Death Of Mrs. Brechlin.
Mrs. Julius Brechlin, of Loomis, who has been a patient sufferer for several months, passed away last week at her home, where she has resided for the past eight years. Some time ago her ailment was pronounced incurable and with great fortitude she bore up under her affliction until death came to her relief. The deceased was devoted to her family, and a most worthy wife, mother and neighbor. The following contribution gives a sketch of the deceased:
"Mrs. Friedricka Brechlin, wife of Julius Brechlin, died at Loomis, of Bright's disease, May 2, 1911. Mrs. Brechlin's maiden name was Kopp. She was born in Germany January 20, 1850, and was married to Julius Brechlin November 2, 1876. She came to the United States with her Husband in 1878, and resided a short time at Amherst, Ohio. From there the family moved to Wausau, Wis., where they resided for 24 years. In 1903 the family came west and located at Loomis, where Mr. Brechlin was interested in mining claims, and where they have since made their home. Seven girls were born to this union, three of whom, preceded the mother to the outer shore. Two of them rest at Wausau, and one, Miss Anna, is buried at Loomis, by whose side the mother was laid at rest. She leaves her husband, four daughters and one adopted child to mourn her loss. The daughters are Mrs. Paul Schultz, Miss Emma and Olga of Loomis, and Mrs. T. E. Collier and adopted child, Margaret, of Oroville. Mrs. Brechlin was a kind wife, a loving and indulgent mother. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Loomis, at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 1911, the Rev. R. Thompson officiating. After the farewell words had been said at the church, the many friends and relatives slowly passed to view for the last time the face that rested so serenely in death. The body was then raised from its bier of wreathes, crosses and anchors of flowers, the last tribute from the hands of her many friends, and was slowly borne to its last resting place by the side of her daughter Anna, where the choir sang 'Nearer My God to Thee.' The community extends to the bereaved family its sympathy for the loss of the loved wife and mother."
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 12, 1911

Mrs. Charles Breckbill  
Mrs. Breckbill Dead.
The many friends of the Chas. Breckbill family formerly of this place but now of Riverside, will be shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Breckbill, which occurred at St. Luke's hospital in Spokane Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Breckbill had been sick for two months with bowel trouble but her condition was not considered dangerous until last week, when she was removed to Spokane for an operation. The operation occurred Saturday morning and up until the death message came only favorable reports were received as to her condition.
The body was brought to Riverside for interment and the funeral was held yesterday.
Deceased leaves to mourn her death in addition to her husband, a son, Max, about six years old, and a daughter, Mrs. Champion.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 25, 1913

Stanley F. Brict  
Okanogan County Boy Is Killed In Action
Stanley F. Brict In Today's War Dispatches.
Resident of Chewhiliken Valley and Member of First Contingent from This County.
The war bulletin received today states that Stanley Frank Brict of Tonasket was listed among the casualties reported by General Pershing as having been killed in action.
The Independent of August 14, 1917, lists Brict among the Roll of Honor for having accepted the conditions of the new draft law without asking for exemption. On August 24th Brict was certified for service by the Local Board for Okanogan County and he left here with the first big contingent of men for Camp Lewis on September 22, 1917.
Brict was a farmer of Chewhiliken valley and so far as this paper can learn today has no relatives living in this county. His mother lived with him for a while but some two years ago went to Arizona and has been lost track of by her former neighbors. It is said he has a brother serving in the army.
The records of the Local Board show that Brict was 24 years of age at the time of his enlistment, but no mention of any relatives is made in the records of the office.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 6, 1918

C. E. Briggs  
Takes his own Life - Sad Death of a Well-to-do McKinney Mountain Pioneer.
C. E. Briggs, a well-to-do rancher of the upper Methow valley, and a pioneer, suicided Tuesday afternoon at Winthrop. Mr. Briggs came to town in the morning from his ranch on McKinney mountain, and that day had closed a real estate deal in the sum of $1200, receiving the money in full. A short time afterwards he went with his father to a saloon, and leaving his father in the bar room, went to an outbuilding in the rear. A pistol shot within a few seconds after his leaving the room caused an investigation, which resulted in finding Briggs with a bullet hole just above the left ear, and a smoking revolver at his feet. He lived but an hour, not regaining consciousness. No cause can be ascribed by his father or friends for the awful deed. He was in easy circumstances, financially, in apparent good health, and was well known and liked throughout the valley. Deceased was about thirty-eight years of age, and came here from Tacoma some years ago.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - June 8, 1906

Goldie Brinkerhoff  
Dies Suddenly.
Miss Goldie Brinkerhoff died suddenly at the Brinkerhoff home on Bear creek early Thursday morning. Miss Brinkerhoff came down to breakfast apparently in her usual health, returning to her room after partaking of the meal. Twenty minutes later when another member of the family entered the room Miss Brinkerhoff was found to be dead. The immediate cause of the death is not known.
For years Miss Brinkerhoff has been an invalid, but is spite of her ill health she had become acquainted with many people in the valley, and to become acquainted was to become esteemed. Her extremely amiable and patient disposition together with her accomplishments have won her a host of admirers who will be deeply grieved to hear of her untimely death. The sympathies of the whole community and of the News is extended to the bereaved family.
Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday. Enterment will be made in the Winthrop cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - September 23, 1910

Mrs. W. H. Brinkerhoff  
Death Claims Mrs. W. H. Brinkerhoff
In the passing Thursday, March 9, of Mrs. W. H. Brinkerhoff, mother of Editor W. E. and Professor M. Brinkerhoff, of Winthrop, the upper valley loses one of its most estimable characters, endeared to all who were acquainted with her kindly manner, and whose sympathy is poured out to the bereaved sons and daughters who held their mother in closest affection. A leader in thought and deed for the betterment of mankind, the true type of mother, her useful life will hold her long in the memory of all who knew her.
Mrs. Brinkerhoff had been failing for some time, and recently contracted an attack of la grippe, which, considering her age, she was unable to rally from. She was conscious to the last, and persevering in her consideration of the loved ones around her, saying, just before her last sleep, "I had no idea it could be so fine and peaceful." And such she was through life--always smoothing the rough spots out for her loved ones, which extended to ties beyond her own immediate family.
The deceased was born in Bedford county, Pa., October 20, 1840. November 3, 1861, she was united in marriage to Prof. W. H. Brinkerhoff, to which happy union nine children were born, being Editor W. E., and Professor M., Mrs. W. C. Hanks, Mrs. Geo. Cotton, Mrs. Nettie Irving, and Mrs. Chas Milliman, all of Winthrop; Mrs. Fred Delahoyde, of Colorado, and Mrs. Ed Baker, of Oregon, who survive her, death claiming her husband sixteen years ago at Rico, Colorado, where the family resided. Deceased came to the Methow valley in 1905, joining her children who had preceded her to Winthrop, and for the past four years had made her home with her son, Editor W. E., at Heckendorn.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Heckendorn, Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m., Rev. I. B. Ricketts delivering a most comforting sermon taken from Psalms 35:14: "I bowed down heavily as one the mourneth for his mother." The funeral was attended by many people from throughout the upper valley, and the church was filled to its capacity with friends, and the floral offerinffs were profuse. Beautiful music was furnished by a mixed quartet, consisting of Miss Ethel Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Eerd Haase, and Prof. A. Hall, with Mrs. A. Hall accompanist. Interment was made in the Sullivan cemetery, the last resting place being beside her daughter, Miss Goldie.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - March 17, 1916

D. E. Broughton  
Capt. Broughton Called by Death
Capt. D. E. Broughton, one of the earliest settlers of Okanogan county, died at his home on Salmon creek midway between this city and Conconully Wednesday night. Cancer of the stomach from which he had been suffering several months, was the direct cause of his death.
Capt. Broughton was in the neighborhood of seventy years old. He came to this county from Ellensburg about 1886 and settled at Ruby, then a flourishing mining camp. A couple of years later he located on a creek bottom ranch several miles below Ruby and raised garden truck for the miners. This place has been his home ever since with the exception of two years that he had the land rented.
Deceased was an old Indian scout who had spent most of his life on the frontier. For years he was in the government service and those who knew him best say that his superiors had great confidence in his ability to accomplish delicate undertakings among the Indians. It is related that when Broughton was assigned a task he perferred to do it alone and could scarcely be induced to accept the company or assistance of any of his fellow soldiers.
H. A. Harris of this city, who has spent a quarter of a century in Okanogan county, was well acquainted with Broughton, having known him first in 1872 at Sioux Falls, Dakota. Harris who was a blacksmith, outfitted Broughton with miners' tools for a prospecting trip into the Black Hills when that section was first opened to mineral entry. Broughton spent many years there prospecting and fur trading with the Indians.
So far as known here Broughton's only living relatives are two brothers. One named Cash, lives in Sioux Falls now and another, Amos, is a resident of New York state. It is said that the old captain willed his property to the latter before dying.
The funeral is to be held this morning in Conconully at 10:00 o'clock and will be largely attended by old pioneers of the county who, strangely enough, are holding their annual picnic today at Ruby, a few miles from the old man's home and the scene of his death.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 14, 1912

Benjamin Brown  
Benjamin Brown Dead, Aged 81
Benjamin Brown, one of the earliest of the Okanogan settlers, died at his home on Little Loop Loop creek near the head of Pleasant valley. Brown had lived on this pioneer ranch 34 years. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Yarwood Undertaking parlors in this city and interment will be made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Deceased was past 81 years of age. He was born February 29, 1940. Consequently his birthdays occurred only on leap years and he took occasion to celebrate these events by inviting all his neighbors in. Every four years the old timers gathered for the quadrennial picnic, which was very often held in the snow, as at that time of year snow generally covers the ground at the elevation of the Brown home.
Benjamin Brown was born in Iowa and at an early age drifted west to California where he engaged in mining. In that state he was married and moved to this section in 1887 with his wife and three sons. His wife died 25 years ago and the sons have moved away and for several years past the old man lived alone on his place.
The surviving sons are William Brown of Arizona; Isaac Newton Brown, whose address is unknown, and Charles Brown of Spokane. The latter was present at the time of his father's death.
Ben Brown belongs to the old class of trail blazers whose efforts have made it possible for the present day generation to enjoy the benefits of civilization in this far west land. He was not much of a man to co-mingle with the later generation of new arrivals in the country, but among his old friends and neighbors he was popular and held in highest esteem.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 26, 1921

Brown Daughter  
Deaths and Funerals.
The little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Brown died Tuesday afternoon after a few days illness. The funeral was held Friday morning at the pioneer Pogue home north of town. Rev. C. J. Boppell of Omak conducted the service and a choir from the local Presbyterian church of which Mr. Brown is pastor, rendered music.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 29, 1920

Justus Brown  
The death of Justus F. Brown occurred at the home of his brother, Turner Brown on last Thursday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the Brown home, Friday afternoon, by Rev. Geo. E. James, of Pateros, interment being made in the Methow cemetery. Justus F. Brown was born in Louisa County, Iowa, April 17, 1878 and died at Methow, May 27, 1915. He leaves two sisters and three brothers to mourn his death. Though he was a cripple from the age of four years, deceased was of a cheerful and optimistic disposition. A large procession of friends and relatives accompanied the remains to their last resting place.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - June 4, 1915

Mattie E. Brown  
Mattie E. Brown.
Synarep, Wash., Jan. 10, 1918.
Mrs. Mattie E. Brown, wife of Arthur Brown of Synarep, Wash., died at the Okanogan hospital on January 3rd. The remains were brought to Synarep on Saturday the 5th, and laid to rest in the cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wann of Riverside. A very appropriate sermon was delivered from Micah 6:8. Mrs. Brown was about 32 years of age. She leaves a husband and seven children, also an aged mother, sisters and brothers to mourn her loss. A sister, Mrs. Frost, from Oroville, will remain with the family for the present. Deceased was a member of Tunk Creek Grange.
J. H. Clepper, Sec.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 19, 1918

J. J. Browne  
Death Of J. J. Browne.
Hon. J. J. Browne, of Spokane, died in that city suddenly Monday of this week of neuralgia of the heart. He had been in poor health for months, and a slight exertion running to catch a street car, brought on the fatal attack.
Mr. Browne has been identified with Spokane since 1878. Jas. N. Glover, A. M. Cannon and J. J. Browne were really the founders of the town that has grown to be a metropolis. Mr. Glover is the only survivor of the triumvirate, as Mr. Cannon died several years ago.
Mr. Browne took a prominent part in the affairs and upbuilding of Spokane. He was at one time owner of the daily Chronicle, and found the Browne National bank. During the hard times of 1893 the bank like many others, went to the wall. But in this instance was witnessed the almost unprecedented case of a bank president being appointed receiver of his own defunct bank. Mr. Browne proved that this confidence in his integrity was not misplaced, for the Browne National was one of the few wrecked banks that paid out every dollar of indebtedness.
Mr. Browne owned extensive land holdings within the city limits, much of which he managed to hold through the depression, and this land eventually made him a very rich man.
Being a democrat his opportunity for political advancement in Washington was not encouraging, and the only elective public office he has held in the state was that of member of the constitutional convention.
Mr. Browne was instrumental in the organization of the Bank of Oroville, and owned that institution until only a few months ago when it was transferred to other hands.
The writer first met J. J. Browne in the winter of 1882-3, and the friend ship then formed has lasted unbroken down through the succeeding thirty years. He also had the honor to serve in the constitutional convention with the deceased, and in that body Mr. Browne won the respect and confidence of his colleagues for his earnestness and activity in advocating and supporting such measures as promised the greatest benefits to the state about to be organized and the people thereof. His was a kindly and charming personality and his death will be deeply mourned especially by those old timers who knew him best.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 29, 1912

Thaddeus M. Buchanan  
T. M. Buchanan, A Pioneer, Is Called
Thaddeus M. Buchanan, one of the pioneer settlers of this locality, was called by death Monday. He was 62 years of age on March 1st last. The funeral will be conducted from the Baptist church in this city Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. C. S. Treadwell will conduct the service.
Deceased was born in Yancey county, North Carolina, and in 1900 left that state for the west, coming direct to Okanogan county. He took up a homestead near the mouth of Pleasant Valley, the present site of the Boston-Okanogan apple orchard, selling his place when this project was promoted several years ago and purchasing a piece of land lying nearby.
Deceased is survived by his wife and eleven sons and daughters, as follows: Mrs. Hester Carlton, Mrs. Ella Graves, Mrs. Etta Smathers, Mrs. Fanny Hussey, Mrs. Nina Garrett, Miss Molly Buchanan; Walter, Wiley, Rufus, Linden and Ralph.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 10, 1922

Gertrude Bumgardner  
A sad accident occurred on Wednesday evening of last week on the Columbia river, when the fourteen-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bumgardner, Miss Gertrude, was thrown from the Central Ferry and drowned. The family has many acquaintances in this section who will be sorry to hear of the misfortune. The ferry had crossed to the Douglas county side, and as the ferryman was hunting up a rope on shore with which to make the craft fast, the ferry stared out to mid-stream, with the two ladies aboard. In a swift current in the middle of the river the ladies could not handle the ropes of the ferry successfully, but were thrown overboard by them, the mother being saved by catching on a guide rope, where she was later rescued from the dangerous position by a near-by rancher. All attempts to recover the body of the daughter have proved unseccessful.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - June 28, 1907

Viola Bumgarner  
Viola Bumgarner
Brewster - Viola Bumgarner, 92, of Brewster, died Friday, Feb. 14, 1992, at Harmony House Convalescent Home at Brewster.
She was born July 9, 1899, to James and Nettie (Riggan) Strong, at Cuney, Ark.
She married Plaskie Crowder in 1914. He died in 1918. She then married Haywoood Grey in 1920, and he died in 1934. She then married Roy H. Bumgarner Feb. 6, 1935, at Malvern, Ark. He died in 1971.
They moved to Brewster in 1947.
Survivors include two sons; six daughters; one brother; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, a daughter, and a sister.
Arrangements were by Barnes Chapel at Brewster.
Abstracted form the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - February 16, 1992
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Mrs. A. P. Burgar  
In Memorium.
Mrs. A. P. Burgar
The sad news of the death of Mrs. A. P. Burgar reached Twisp last evening in a telegram from Mrs. H. F. Warner, daughter of deceased.
Mrs. Burgar died at the home of her daughter in Helena, Mont., on Thursday morning, October 2. Mr. Wm. Burgar, son of deceased, left on receipt of the telegram for Helena, riding horseback to Pateros during the night to catch the morning boat, and will arrive there Saturday morning.
The news of Mrs. Burgar's death came as a shock to the people of this vicinity, although not wholly unexpected. Mrs. Burgar was very well known, being a pioneer of this section, and well loved by all who knew her. Her death will sadden a large number of homes. Her good deeds in this community, and her sunny disposition will long be remembered. Mrs. Burgar was one of the foremost public-spirited citizens of the Methow valley, and no proposition worthy of consideration failed to have her support. In her death the valley has suffered a great loss.
Mrs. H. F. Warner, of Helena, Wm. Burgar, M. Medaris, an adopted son, and Raymond Calmettes, are the only children surviving the deceased and the sympathy of the people goes out to them in their hour of great distress.
Indeed, it is proven that death is not a respecter of persons.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - October 13, 1905

John J. Burgard  
A Sudden Death
John Jacob Burgard of Palmer Mountain died suddenly last Tuesday of heart disease. Mr. Palmer, in company with Ray Guston, had started to the timber for a load of wood when he dropped dead. As the two men were alone at the time the prosecuting attorney's office was notified and Coroner Grove sent to investigate the case.
No inquest was held as there were no indications whatever of death having resulted from other than natural causes.
Mr. Burgard was 75 years old and a native of Germany. Nothing is known of his relatives. The remains were brought to Oroville where the funeral will take place Saturday.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - December 14, 1917

Ira A. Burgett  
Death in Runaway
Ira A. Burgett, age 74, a pioneer of the Methow Valley, a veteran of the civil war, and a prominent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was thrown from his wagon Wednesday noon at Methow, in a runaway of his team and freighting outfit, and almost instantly killed.
Mr. Burgett had been to the river for freight, and as he was returning near the town of Methow, it is supposed his team became frightened and unmanageable, with the result that he was thrown from the wagon the wheels of which passed over his body, crushing his head. Residents of the community hastened to the scene of the accident, where they found the unfortunate man in an unconscious condition. Dr. Burnett, of Pateros was summoned by telephone, but before he had arrived, life was extinct.
Deceased was one of the early settlers in the Methow Valley, coming here with his large family several years ago, living on a ranch near Winthrop to the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, and ten children, being Mrs. Clara Graves, Mrs. Milo Walters, Thomas, Grant, Henry and Will Burgett, of Winthrop; Mrs. Lucy Moreland, California; Mrs. Huntin Pressy, of British Columbia; Mrs. David Elgin, and David Burgett, of Yakima; four other children of the union having preceded him in death.
Mr. Burgett would have been 74 years of age December 13, 1911. He and Mrs. Burgett celebrated their golden wedding at Winthrop about two years ago. He served his country in the Civil War, loyally and faithfully, was a highly respected and honored citizen of the valley. His death will bring sorrow to the entire valley and the sympathy of its people will be extended to the bereaved family.
The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at two o'clock from Winthrop, under the auspices of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which lodge the deceased was Past Noble Grand, and held other high honors. Interment will be made in the Winthrop cemetery. A large delegation of Brother Odd Fellows from this place will join the Winthrop lodge in the funeral service of the departed brother.
The body of the unfortunate man was borne to Winthrop yesterday by Brothers J. H. Taylor, of Sumner (Wash) Lodge, I.O.O.F., and D. G. Estell, of Mt. Gardner Lodge of Winthrop, who started from here on their sad mission Wednesday afternoon.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - October 13, 1911

Sherman Burgett  
Pneumonia Claims Victim
At 8 o'clock Tuesday morning Sherman Burgett, who has been suffering for some time with pneumonia, died in the the tent on Twisp avenue where he was being treated. Two brothers and a sister of Mr. Burgett were at his bedside when he passed away. Mr. Burgett was 44 years of age and was well known in the upper valley, having resided there most of the time for the last ten years. He leaves a father and mother, two sisters and two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Burgett, Mrs. Charles Graves, Mrs. Milo Walter, Tom and Grant Burgett.
Funeral services were conducted by Mt. Gardiner Lodge, I. O. O. F. of Winthrop of which Mr. Burgett has been a member for the past three years, at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 13, 1911

Mary Burke  
Obituary
Mrs. Mary Burke, wife of Henry Burke, died at her home in Twisp on Monday morning, March 10, 1913, after a long Illness. Mrs. Burke was born in New York City September 8, 1835. Besides a husband, she leaves four sons, Grant, Rickard, David and Harry, and two daughters, Letitia and Mrs. E. R. Davis, who are deeply grieved.
The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. The Catholic prayer was read by Miss Alice Horrigan. Music was rendered by Mrs. J. M. Scott, Mrs. H. E. Marble, George W. Sprouse and W. L. Singer. Interment was made in Beaver Creek cemetery where a large concourse of friends from all over the Valley followed the departed one to her last resting place, and sympathized with the bereaved family.
The Death Angel came to this home and went away not unaccompanied. However warned of its approach, the death of the loved one never finds us quite prepared, and it has left a sadness in another household, and upon many hearts, for it has taken from our midst one of the good of the earth. Step by step her feet descended deeper and deeper into the vale of shadows, but the light broke upon her changed light, when emerging from the gloom of that valley. She now stands in glorious brightness of the immortal land. God has taken from fond hearts the wife and mother that was so precious to them. We can only bow the spirit, drop the tear, and learn submission. This submission comes within the reach of our possibilities, and through this sorrow we may look up to the light beyond, and school the heart to say, "Thy will, not mine, be done."--Twisp News.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - March 20, 1913

Thomas Burke  
"Uncle" Tom Burke Dead.
The recent death of "Uncle" Tom Burke, an old timer of the Conconully district, is announced as follows in last week's issue of the Oroville Gazette:
"Some days ago we received a letter from R. Geiger, formerly a resident of Oroville, but for several years living at San Francisco, containing the announcement of the death of Thomas Burke, for years, in early days, a resident of Conconully. This letter was accidentally misplaced and came to light only Monday of this week. Mr. Grieger wrote that Mr. Burke died at the old man's home near Berkley on September 17. His age was given as 96. There was no preceeding sickness, he simply went to sleep and forgot to wake up, as Mr. Grieger put it. All the old timers will remember Tom Burke, the big, jolly Irishman, who lived much the life of a recluse at Conconully when that mountain town was the county seat. When he first located at Conconully we know not, but he was there some 23 years ago. Mr. Burke had an angel in the person of an old friend of means in California. This old friend furnished Mr. Burke with funds with which to purchase county warrants in the days when county warrants were hardly worth in the market the paper upon which they were printed. However, as time has gone to show, these warrants were a safe investment, and those who could buy at that time and hold on have made a very handsome interest on the money. Everybody who knew him had the kindliest feeling for old man Burke. Reading of his death will arouse memories of others days and a feeling of regret that the old man has at last crossed the divide."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 19, 1920

Evelyn Burns   
Obituary
Mrs. E. P. Burns of Tonasket, Wash., formerly Miss Evelyn Daisy Eastman, died at Spokane, Wash., Friday, February 27, 1920. The cause of death was cancer which had given her considerable suffering for the past year.
The funeral services were held in Spokane, Monday, March 1st, at 11 a.m. and interment was made in a beautiful spot at Faimont cemetery where amidst a confusion of flowers she was lain to rest.
Mrs. Burns was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, January 31, 1874, and was the daughter and third child of Mrs. and Mrs. G. W. Eastman, now of Marcus. In 1905, after spending several years at teaching and office work at her old home, she came to Okanogan county, Washington, where she homesteaded on Tunk Creek, on land alongside of brothers who preceded her.
On January 12, 1910, she was united in marriage to E. P. Burns of that neighborhood. About a year later they purchased a farm near Tonasket where they lived and developed it to a fine productive place.
The deceased is survived by her husband, E. P. Burns, and a foster son, Gilbert Turner. She is also survived by her parents, one sister and seven brothers, namely, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Eastman, Mrs. Jeanette Loveleigh, Albion and Thomas Eastman, Marcus, Guy and Percy Eastman, Loomis; Cosmo Eastman of Spokane, Carroll Eastman, Montana, and Roy Eastman of Maine, all of whom except the latter, were at her bedside and funeral. Six brothers acted as pall bearers.
Evelyn Daisy Burns was a woman of strong exemplar character and sweet disposition. If there ever were those who did not have an enemy in the world, she was one. She was wholly unselfish and one pleasure of her life was her service to others. She possessed a broad education and always carried a keen insight to all current questions of social and civic life. Many a child, many a man or woman has been made better by her example. Her many kind deeds, she never asked the pubic to know. To do good, to live the honest, simple life of service, to be faithful wife, daughter, sister and neighbor, were features that crowned the life of this noble woman. Heartfelt sympathy goes out to every bereaved one.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 9, 1920

Edward J. Butler  
Sudden Death.
Those acquainted with the gentleman were greviously shocked Thursday morning upon learning that Edward J. Butler had passed away during the night at the home of his broth, R. Butler. The deceased was a sufferer from tuberculosis, and came to Oroville early in the year in hopes that a change of climate might result favorably. He has not been confined to his bed at any time, yet he could not exert himself, and it was evident that he was gradually fading away. He was always cheerful, genial, with a smile and a cheery word for all who he met. The evening before his death he expressed himself as felling better and was most pleasantly jovial. A more appealingly likeable gentleman we have never met in this upper country.
He retired about 9 o'clock Wednesday evening, and made no complaint of feeling badly, although the had slept hardly any during the two previous nights. Before retiring Mrs. Butler went to the room of her brother-in-law to arrange his pillows, and he seemed to be resting quietly. In the morning he was found dead in bed. He had evidently passed away in sleep without a struggle.
Edward J. Butler was born at Rock Rapids, Iowa, February 21, 1882 and hence had reached the age of 35 years, 3 months and 15 days. The deceased has spent a number of years in the west, a portion of the time in Alaska. When in health he must have been a fine specimen of manhood, for even the insidious disease from which he suffered had failed to any appreciable extent in reducing his sturdy physique. The remains were shipped in Minneapolis for burial.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 8, 1917

O. R. Butts  
Death came to the relief of the pitiful sufferings of O. R. Butts yesterday morning at seven o'clock , the unfortunate man being a victim of tuberculosis. His people were notified by friends of both his sickness and death. It was late last evening when instructions for his burial arrived from the Colville Lodge of Odd Fellows, where he had been an honored member. The local lodge of Odd Fellows will have charge of the funeral, and members will meet at their hall tomorrow (Saturday) noon to perform the last sad rites. Funeral will be held at one o'clock, burial to be in the Beaver Creek cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 11, 1910

Dora Cady  
Death of Mrs. Cady
Mrs. Fred Cady died quite suddenly early Friday morning. She had been ailing for some weeks but her condition was not considered serious. The funeral will be conducted from the Yarwood undertaking parlors Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Deceased was a young woman who leaves besides her husband, two young children. She was a sister of Mrs. Cates of Pleasant Valley and Mrs. Tom Hottell of Okanogan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 31, 1920

William J. Caldwell  
Death of Billie Caldwell
The death of William Joseph Caldwell occurred at the family residence at Pateros, Saturday, March 1, 1919. Funeral services were held at the house, Rev. C. A. Schreiber officiating. Interment was made in the Pateros cemetery. Deceased was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Caldwell, born at Nelson, B. C., June 23, 1903, coming to Pateros the following year where the family has resided until the past two years which were spent in Tacoma, where he became ill and was brought home hoping the change would benefit him. The family is well known to many of this section, and the News joins in deepest sympathy.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - March 14, 1919

Charles Cale  
Charles Cale, An Ethel Victim, Died July 4th
Charles Cale, one of the Oroville citizens who volunteered to assist in the capture of the outlaw Ethel, died the morning of the Fourth of July at his home at Oroville, as a result of the bullet wound in his head.
After Cale had been shot it was some time before he could be given medical attention, but there was still hope that he would recover. The death of Charles Cale is the saddest incident connected with the Ethel tragedy. He volunteered like a soldier, and fought and died like one. He was a hero.
Mr. Cale leaves a wife and two daughters. His estate consists of some real and personal property in Oroville and an insurance policy for $1,000. The remains were buried at Chesaw.
The Okanogan Record - Conconully, Washington - July 11, 1913

Robert N. Canaday  
Pioneer Passes.
Sunday morning saw the passing of a pioneer.
Robert Nelson Canaday, 83 years old, the trail-blazer who came west in the days when hardship only was the lot of a whiteman here, was buried Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in Okanogan cemetery. Services were held in the Baptist church, Rev. C. S. Treadwell officiating.
Canaday was born in Vermillion county, Illinois, August 28, 1838. When he first came west as a young man, he lived for a time in what is now Seattle. There he married Marion Jordin. Soon after his marriage he moved to Ellensburg where he engaged in the milling business. It is said that he built the first house in Ellensburg, and his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Heiserman of this city, was born there.
After a residence of about 20 years in Ellensburg, Canaday moved with his family to Okanogan county. This section of the country was but thinly settled at that time, and considerable difficulty was experienced in establishing himself here.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Heiserman, Canady is survived by a granddaughter, Mrs. Hazel Johnston.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 29, 1921

Octave Carigan  
Pioneer Mission Merchant Called To Reward.
Octave Carigan died Wednesday at the Mission. Mr. Carigan has lived in the county many years, and for a long time conducted a store at the Mission. He secured a special grant a few years ago and opened a store near the depot at Omak. He has been in declining health for several months.
The deceased was a bachelor. In a will made last November he appointed W. S. Shumway of Omak executor. He left $1000 to a nephew Faida Carigan, known as Fred Carigan, and the balance of his estate to the Pioneer Educational Society, a corporation, to be used for the support and maintenance of St. Mary Mission school on Omak creek.
In providing the bequest in favor of his nephew, Mrs. Carigan said in his will:
"This I do in appreciation of the fact that he offered his life for his country as a soldier in the late war."
Funeral services were conducted at the Mission Thursday morning by Father Caldi and interment made in the Mission cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington – August 30, 1921

Herbert L. Carlton  
Death Claims H. L. Carlton, Show Man
Long Time Resident Of Okanogan Is Dead
Taken to Seattle for Treatment--Abscess of the Brain Results Fatally.
Herbert L. Carlton, one of the best known young business men of Okanogan, died Thursday morning in Seattle. Abscess on the brain was the immediate cause of his death. For some time his health had been poor and it was decided as a last resort to submit to an operation in one of the big hospitals of Seattle. Tuesday morning accompanied by his brother George and his brother-in-law, Frank Cotter, and J. F. Schmid, Mr. Carlton left for Seattle. He suffered intensely throughout the trip and became unconscious near the end of it. They did not arrive in Seattle until about midnight, when the unfortunate man was taken direct to the hospital. At 7 o'clock in the morning he died.
The body was immediately prepared for shipment and brought back by Messrs. Cotter and Carlton, arriving on Thursday night's train. A delegation of Odd Fellows from the local lodge met the body at the train and escorted it to the Yarwood funeral parlors where the remains now lie. The funeral will be held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows at 10 o'clock sharp Sunday morning, in the Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. Arthur Peabody.
Herbert L. Carlton was 37 years of age and had lived in this vicinity about 20 years. He was born in Maine. His boyhood was spent with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kahlow of this city. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frank Cotter, and a brother, George, of this place, and three brothers in Oregon. For a number of years he conducted a harness store and repair shop in this city, later going into the moving picture business, in which line he was making an eminent success and had he retained his health would have eventually built up a place of business that would prove a credit to the town. He was hardworking, honest and public-spirited and in his death Okanogan loses a good citizen.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 18, 1916

Ray V. Carpenter  
Ray Vernon Carpenter, of Pateros, died Jan. 15 in Seattle, aged 40 years. He leaves a wife and one son, his mother and two sisters to mourn his death. His wife and son, Vernon, and his mother and one sister live in Chicago, and the other sister in Connecticut. When death overtook Mr. Carpenter he was writing a letter to his devoted wife. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 20, at the Pateros school house, Rev. J. F. Cook, of the Methodist church, officiating, interment being made in the Pateros cemetery.
Early in life Mr. Carpenter moved from Indiana to White Hall, Muskegon county, Michigan, where he was engaged in the milling business. Later he took up the drug business and studied chemistry. November 17, 1893, he married Miss Tillie Winters, of Muskegon, to which union one son, Vernon, was born. In 1905 Mr. Carpenter, with his family, came to Anacortes, Wash., and one and a half years ago located at Pateros and engaged in the drug business.
He was a man of exemplary habits, and was recognized by his patrons as a man of intelligence and reliability, and his business associates as a man of integrity and trustworthiness. His honesty and frankness made friends of all who came in contact with him. He was held in the highest esteem by the citizens of the community and his presence will be sadly missed. As a husband and father, his love for his family knew no bounds. Ever solicitous of the welfare of those entrusted to his care, no task was too heavy, nor any sacrifice too great for him to impose upon himself in their behalf. Afflicted for several years with bodily ailments, he bore his troubles in silence that the happiness of those about him might not be marred.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - January 31, 1908

Will Carpenter  
Carpenter Dies.
Word was received here Tuesday that Charles Carpenter died last week at Seattle, a victim to influenza. The deceased lived for a number of years at Conconully, removing from that place to Oroville. Here he conducted a second hand store on the south side of the railroad track. About a year ago he went to Enumclaw, Wash., and from there to Seattle. He leaves a wife and several children.--Oroville Gazette.
We have been informed that the above item should have read Will Carpenter, a brother of Charles.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 2, 1919

John Cartwright  
Cartwright Found Dead.
John Cartwright, aged about sixty-seven years, was found dead at his home Tuesday forenoon, when his old friend and companion, John Hancock, hearing he was ill, went down to visit him. Mr. Hancock was accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ivy, and Miss Alice Boning. The young ladies preceded him to the house, and going between the cellar and house, found the body prostrate, with a hammer tightly clenched in his right hand. It was evident he had dropped dead from heart failure, and appearances led the visitors to believe he had been dead twenty-four hours or more. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Thomas, and the body was prepared for shipment to Sprague, where funeral services will be held under the direction of the Odd Fellows, and the body will then be shipped to Walla Walla for interment.
John Cartwright, or "Jack," as he was known by his many friends, came here this summer from Riparia, to make his permanent home. He bought a small garden tract down the east side, and was just getting nicely settled down to live in comfort. For the past few days he had been complaining of not feeling well, but his sudden death was a sad shock to his many friends. He was an old time member of the Odd Fellows, the encampment, and Rebekahs, and the Knights of Pythias, D.O.K.K., and Pythian Sisters, holding membership in the former at Sprague, and the latter at Tacoma. While a native of England, he came to this country in early manhood, and has followed railroad work to the time of his coming to the Methow Valley.
Everyone that knew Jack Cartwright was his friend, and his large circle of acquaintances will deeply regret his unfortunate death.
A school district near Riparia is to be the beneficiary of his accumulated property, according to the terms of his will.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - November 10, 1916

Herbert G. Champneys  
Death Of. H. G. Champneys
H. G. Champneys, one of the oldest residents of the Similkameen valley, died between 4 and 5 o'clock Wednesday morning, in the Oroville hospital, after an illness of two weeks. His wife and son, and sister, Mrs. White, of Loomis, and Wm Baines were at his bedside when the end came.
Herbert George Champneys was born at Weston Turville, Buckinghamshire, England, February 2, 1864, and hence was 50 years, 8 months and 9 days at the time of death. He came to the Similkameen valley to join his brother, W.V. Champney in 1886, direct from England. He filed on a pre-emption claim in the Similkameen valley, and subsequently took up a homestead at "The Cove," on Palmer Lake. He has lived in the valley and on the lake continuously ever since his arrival in the county. In 1897 he was married to Miss Zora Cowherd, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Cowherd, then residents of Spokane, and one son Julian, now 14 years of age, was the fruit of that union. The deceased is survived by his wife, son and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Champneys was taken ill two weeks ago, at his Palmer lake home, and the aliment developed into typhoid fever. As he has always been a very active and robust man, and as he had never suffered from severe sickness, he refused to believe that his malady was serious. He would not listen to the urgent solicitation of his family to be removed where he could have the benefits of trained nursing and the constant medical attention. At last he became delirious and in that condition reached the Oroville hospital Saturday. He never regained consciousness, sinking into a state of coma Tuesday and finally dying early Wednesday morning. From the very first Dr. Lewis held out no hope of recovery, yet everything known to medical science was done to save the patient's life.
The news of the death of Bert Champneys, as he was familiarly known, will carry keen sorrow to all of the older residents of this county, for as a pioneer he was widely known, and wherever known he had warm and sincere friends. There are many good and honorable, admirable and loveable men in this upper country, yet among them all there are none more loveable, upright and honorable than was H.G. Champneys during the long years of his residence in the County. A manly man, yet gentle, kindly and modest in all his dealings and relations with his fellow men, the deceased formed lasting friendships, and his memory will always live green in the hearts of all who knew him. His family life was the happy conception of a perfect home, over which mildly ruled a devoted husband, affectionate father, a loyal brother and a kindly neighbor. He was a royal gentleman, and a worthy citizen that this county could ill afford to lose. The sympathy of the entire community in which he lived so long goes out to the stricken family in this hour of their terrible affliction and irreparable loss.
The funeral took place at Loomis Thursday afternoon, and a large concourse of sorrowing neighbors followed the remains to their last resting place.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - November 13, 1914
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Ino Chase  
North Central Washington will be sorry to hear of the at Wenatchee on Sunday, of Mrs. Clifford Chase, following an operation for throat trouble. Mrs. Chase was Miss Ino Hayden, highly esteemed by all who knew her. Last summer she was selected as Princess Wenatchee to represent North Central Washington at the Panama-Pacific exposition. She was married to Mr. Clifford Chase, of Brewster, three months ago. The deep sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and the family of the young wife.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - March 17, 1916

Everett H. Cheek  
Everett Hiram Cheek, 86, a long time Wenatchee resident died Monday, November 6, 2006. He was born October 31, 1920, to Bob and Renie Cheek in Maysville, OK, where he grew up and attended school. He helped his Dad farm until he went into the U.S. Army. He served in World War II from 1942 through 1945, and received an honorable discharge. He married Naomi Smith on June 18, 1948, in Gainsville, TX. They made their home in Maysville until January 1951, when they moved to Wenatchee. Mr. Cheek worked in the orchards here around Wenatchee about 17 years. Then he went to work for Keokuk Foote of Rock Island, WA, Mineral and Hanna Mining for 19 years and retired from Hanna in 1986. Mr. Cheek was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church in East Wenatchee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Naomi Margurite Cheek of the home; two sons, one daughter, five grandchildren, one sister and one brother. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; a brother and a sister.
Arrangements are by Jones and Jones Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 9, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in East Wenatchee with Pastor John Sterk officiating.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - November 8, 2006
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Maud V. Cheetham  
Death Of Mrs. Cheetham.
Mrs. Maud V. Cheetham, wife of William Cheetham of Conconully, died Monday morning, February 2, from the effects of an attack of influenza.
Funeral services were private owing to illness in the family and the general prevalence of sickness in the community. Interment was made this morning in Conconully cemetery.
Deceased was one of the old-time residents of Conconully. She was a daughter of H. A. Harris of this place and a sister of Mrs. Frank Baugh. She leaves four sons and two daughters, the eldest being Mrs. D. C. Townsend of Conconully.
Mrs. J. L. Winans of Walla Walla, mother of deceased, arrived here last night and was taken to Conconully in time to attend the funeral.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 3, 1920

Obituary  
Maude Veda Harris Cheetham died at her home in Conconully, Wash., February 2, 1920 of influenza. She was born in Walla Walla June 20, 1880, and moved to Conconully with her parents in 1888.
She was married to Wm. A. Cheetham of Conconully June 5, 1898. To them were born six children, viz.: Mildred, Clifford, Leroy, William, Albert and Eva. She is survived by her husband and her six children; also by her father, H. A. Harris, of Everett; her mother, Mrs. Eva Winans of Walla Walla; a half brother, Wm. Winans, also of Walla Walla; and by a sister, Mrs. Alice Baugh of Everett.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 17, 1920

William M. Christy  
Death of W. M. Christy.
This neighborhood lost a good citizen and a mourning widow a devoted husband when William Martin Christy passed away Wednesday of last week, after a lingering illness. Some time ago Mr. Christy was operated on, but his ailment had reached a stage that operating could not provide relief, and the unfortunate man gradually failed, death finally coming to his relief. The funeral took place Thursday last from the Barnes undertaking parlor and in the absence of a minister Mr. Barnes conducted the funeral services. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
The deceased had been farming east of Oroville for some years and is highly spoken of by all who knew him in life as an industrious, reliable and upright citizen. He was born August 25, 1865 at Covington, Ky., and hence was 54 years, 11 months, and 16 days of age. He left home at the age of 13, coming west and has always provided for himself from those tender years. He has no relatives in the west, but a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death. He was married to Miss Anna Woods, at Davenport, Wash., November 4, 1912, she coming out from the east to join him. They moved to Portland, Oregon, and came to Okanogan county from that city.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - July 18, 1919

Bertrand Clark  
Child Fatally Burned
Clothing Ignited by a Match - Dies Within Few Hours
Bertrand Clark, the four-year old child of J. B. Clark, while at play Tuesday forenoon, ignited his clothing and was so severely burned that he died at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Little Bertrand had a temporary home with Mr. and Mrs. N. A. McPhee of whom he was a nephew. Tuesday forenoon, while Mrs. McPhee was making a neighborly call on Mrs. Williams, who was ill, the boys, Bertrand and their own son, Byron, who are of about the same age, were left at their play in the house. In some unaccountable way Bertrand obtained a match, and despite his playmate's warning to throw it away the innocent little chap lighted it and got in near his clothing about his breast. Both little fellows ran, screaming, out the door, the burning child towards the blacksmith shop and Byron for his mother. Mr. McPhee reached the child as quick as possible and smothered the flames immediately, but to no avail, as the outer skin had been frightfully burned on nearly two-thirds of the child's body. Medical assistance could do nothing more than to mitigate the pitiful catastrophe, and the child never recovered consciousness, in a great measure probably detracting from the awful suffering the unfortunate child must have endured before relieved by death.
J. B. Clark, the child's father, was notified by wire at Spokane, and he sent instructions to hold the body until he arrived. He was expected to reach here last evening. It is understood the remains will be taken outside for burial.
Take comfort, Christians, When your friends in Jesus fall asleep,
Their better being never ends, Why then, dejected weep?,
As Jesus died and arose again, Victorious from the dead
So his disciples arrive and reign, With the triumphant Head" - A friend
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 29, 1904

James D. Cloninger  
James D. Cloninger, Native Son, Is Dead
Jas. D. Cloninger, who was one of the first white children born in the county, died at the Okanogan hospital Tuesday morning from intestinal cancer.
Mr. Cloninger was born April 17, 1890, in Spring Coulee, so was 32 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and two small sons, besides a half brother and half sister and his father, J. C. Cloninger of Richland, Wash.
The deceased had been farming a homestead on the reservation for many years, having spent most of his life in this county. He had undergone an operation for appendicitis on Saturday when the cancers were discovered. After the operation it was said that there was practically no hope for his recovery.
Six weeks ago he was sick with what was believed to be a light attack of typhoid fever. He had recovered from that attack and said he was feeling much better until recently when he became ill with what was diagnosed as appendicitis.
Funeral services wil be conducted at 11 a. m. in the Methodist church by Rev. G. E. James, Wednesday.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 19, 1922

Jack Cobey  
Death of Jack Cobey
The Republic News-Miner gives the following account of the death of one of Okanogan county's earliest settlers:
"John Cobey of Aeneas valley, Okanogan county, died at the Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane on July 13, 1920, his death resulting from an operation. The remains were buried in the Republic cemetery Sunday, July 18.
"Mr. Cobey was one of the oldest residents of the Aeneas valley country, coming there over thirty-six years ago and engaging in the stock raising business. He has a host of friends throughout that country and also in Republic where he has done business for many years. To know him was to like him and he numbered his friends by his acquaintances, for he was generous, whole hearted, charitable, patriotic and good to everyone. Mr. Cobey lived the greater part of his life in the northwest, and when the Northern Pacific railway built into this part of the country, he had a contract for grading a part of that line. He was a successful business man, owning some of the most valuable land in the Aeneas valley.
"Many of his neighbors attended the funeral services at the grave, some of them acting as pall bearers, together with Republic friends.
"He leaves to mourn his loss a wife. There were no children."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 21, 1920

Mrs. J. R. Cochrell  
Mrs. J. R. Cochrell Passes At Home Of Son Near Here
Mrs. J. R. Cochrell, 68 years old, living on the Soap Lake road about six miles from Okanogan, died Saturday morning after a brief illness. The body was removed to Okanogan Saturday afternoon, and now lies in the Yarwood Undertaking parlor pending shipment to Portland for cremation. J. R. Cochrell will leave Wednesday morning with the body.
The Cochrells moved here about five years ago, when the reservation was first opened. Mrs. Cochrell had been a very active woman nearly up to the time of her death. She was taken ill two days before Christmas.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 31, 1922

G. W. Coffee  
William H. Isaac And G. W. Coffee Called By Death.
G. W. Coffee.
G. W. Coffee had been a sufferer from dropsy for some time, and at 8:30 o'clock on the 22nd inst. was called. Deceased was born November 11, 1854, and was therefore 59 years and 6 months old at the time of his death. He was a native of Caldwell county, North Carolina. In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Icenhower, and to them were born eight children, seven of whom survive, besides the widow. The sons and daughters who mourn his death are: Mrs. L. L. Cook, Mrs. Chas. Herald, Mrs. Walter Cook, Joseph and Larken Coffee of Okanogan; and Mrs. W. T. Robbins of Omak; and Mrs. H. Cook of Virginia.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church in this city to which organization deceased belonged, and interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery. Rev. Mikel of Brewster had charge of the services.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 19, 1914

Merritt R. Cogdill  
Rancher Is Killed.
An unfortunate accident occurred Tuesday afternoon which resulted in the death of Merritt R. Cogdill, a rancher, 60 years of age, who for some time has resided on Happy Hill. Mr. Cogdill was hauling a load of grain hay when the horses which he was driving became frightened and ran away, throwing him out. The wheels of the heavily loaded wagon passed over his body, crushing him badly. He lived only a few minutes after the accident. His body was brought to Okanogan and interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery. Services were held at the home by Rev. J. W. Wright of this place. Mr. Cogdill was born April 29, 1853, in North Carolina, and leaves a wife and several children.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 15, 1913

Robert T. Cogdill  
Taylor Cogdill Is Accidentally Killed
Meets Death by Electrocution While Mending Broken Cross-Arm of Power Line.
Contact with a wire belonging to the Okanogan Valley Power Company on Boston Heights, carrying 2,200 volts, at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon instantly killed Robert Taylor Cogdill, 36 years old, foreman of the lower camp of the Boston-Okanogan Apple Company.
Cogdill was electrocuted when he attempted to repair a cross-arm on a pole. He was returning from his days work with Bascom Key, a fellow-employe, noticed the condition of the cross-arm and climbed the pole with a hammer to repair it. Key, who was watching from below, said that Cogdill was just reaching out to the end of the cross-arm when he tumbled from the pole. It is thought that either the man's foot or hand came in contact with the high tension wire. He was slightly burned.
Drs. Dewey and West were called and made a hurried trip to the Heights and labored for two hours in an endeavor to resuscitate the unfortunate man, but their efforts were entirely unavailing.
Cogdill is survived by his wife, who resides on Boston Heights, and by one child. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Okanogan, Thursday afternoon, Rev. C. S. Treadwell reading the service. Funeral services were in charge of the local lodge of Odd Fellows.
Robert Taylor Cogdill was born in Sevier county Tennessee, and came to Okanogan in 1904. He was married to Miss Bertha Cloninger in 1910, and was the father of two young boys, one of whom died last fall. He is survived by his wife and young son, father and mother and two brother living here, two brothers and a sister living in North Carolina.
Deceased was an active member of the Okanogan Baptist church and also an Odd Fellow, holding membership in Nagonago lodge of this city. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the local lodge.
The aged father and mother of deceased recently arrived here from the east to make their home with their son.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 6, 1922

Amanda Cole  
Pioneer Woman Of Okanogan Goes To Reward
Thursday afternoon last saw the passing of Mrs. Amanda Ann Ayers Cole, one of the pioneer women of this place. Mrs. Cole had been an invalid for some seven years, when she was stricken with partial paralysis. The funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at the Yarwood undertaking parlors, Rev. David Brown performing the ceremony. Interment was made in the pioneer Clover cemetery alongside the remains of her husband, who passed beyond many years ago.
Amanda Ann Ayers was born at Fillmore, Mo., in 1846, and was therefore 74 years of age at the time of her death. At the age of eighteen she married Samuel A. Cole. The couple moved to this place in 1889 and located on a homestead a short distance up Salmon Creek from the present town of Okanogan, the place now owned by E. R. Copple.
The following year a terrible tragedy occurred to darken the home of the pioneer family when the husband and father was wantonly murdered by two Indians while camped at what has since been known as "Cole's Spring" on the reservation some twenty miles southeast of here. Mr. Cole had been on a freighting expedition to Spokane, as all freight was then brought overland by wagon. He camped for the night at the springs and while eating his camp supper was surprised by two Indians and killed. Both these Indians later paid supreme penalty for their crime. Cole's body was later found and buried in the Clover cemetery several miles west of town, the old burying ground of this section where many pioneers have been laid to rest.
The burden of raising the big family of young children which thereupon fell to the lot of Mrs. Cole was taken up with fortitude and successfully carried through. She was known far and wide among the early settlers of the valley as a woman of kind and generous disposition and always ready to lend a hand or a kind word in time of sickness or sorrow.
Deceased was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive: Fred, Edward, Ellis, Holmes, Mrs. Charles Lowrey and Mrs. Charley Woody.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 22, 1920

William Collingwood  
Apple Harvester Dies
Wm. Collingwood, who with his wife and little son, have been assisting Lillywhite & Dartnell with the apple harvest on the Pogue orchard west of town, died Sunday.
Mr. Collingwood was taken ill of typhoid last week Wednesday and complications set in which hastened his demise. This is the second season this family has been employed here during the apple harvest, their home being at Vashon Island.
Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery Monday.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - October 12, 1922

Rose E. Collins  
Early Pioneer Passes Following Extended Illness
Rose E. Collins, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 1964.
She was born December 10, 1872, in Washington C. H., Iowa. She married Marion M. Collins in 1914. She preceded her in death in 1937.
Survivors include her son Bernard; two step-sons, Harvey and David; two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral service was conducted Monday, May 25 at the Barnes Chapel. Interment was in the Riverview cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 28, 1964
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Ella Colvin  
Mrs. Will Colvin Called By Death
Ella Colvin, wife of William Colvin, who lives a short distance west of Okanogan, died Monday in the Okanogan General Hospital at the age of 49. Mrs. Colvin was taken seriously ill after a visit in Brewster with a number of sister Rebekahs, where she helped put on some lodge work.
Funeral services have not yet been completely arranged. The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows, however, will have charge of the services. Mrs. and Mrs. Bowne of Salem, Ore., have been notified, and will be here for the funeral. Mrs. Bowne is a sister of Mrs. Colvin.
Mrs. Colvin is survived by the following children, besides other relatives: Herbert, Russell and William, the last boy being about eight years old; and a sister Edna.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 23, 1922

Ira Colyar  
Ira Colyar, who lives on the Herrmann homestead just north of town, died Thursday morning of heart trouble. He had been suffering for some days previously from pains in the vicinity of the heart. His death occurred about 8 o'clock in the morning.
The funeral arrangements are being held up pending the arrival of a son from Missouri.
Mr. Colyar came here a year ago from Missouri with his family. He was a farmer by profession and a man of very high standing in the community.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 2, 1916

Ira Colyar Buried.
The funeral of Ira Colyar was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock under the direction of Undertaker Ed. Yarwood, Rev. R. Tweed of the Presbyterian church conducting the religious exercises. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery. Mr. Colyar died Thursday morning last of heart failure after a brief illness, and the funeral was held up pending the arrival of a son from Fairbury, Neb., G. W. Colyar, who reached Okanogan last night.
Ira Colyar was born in Clayton City, Iowa, September 11, 1856. At the age of 20 he went to De Kalb county, Missouri, and in 1880 was united in marriage to Miss Winnie Crawford. To this union were born nine children, one daughter and eight sons, two of the sons dying in infancy. One year ago, December 1, 1915, he came to Okanogan with his family and engaged in farming.
The surviving relatives are: His wife, Mrs. Winnie Crawford; daughter, Mrs. C. E. Gartin, of Darlington, Mo.; six sons, L. R. Colyar of Denver, Colo.; G. W. Colyar of Fairbury, Neb., C. J., J. V., R. E. and A. L. Colyar of Okanogan.
During Mr. Colyar's short residence in this locality he made many friends and was held in the highest esteem for his integrity and industry, and his grief-stricken relatives have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 5, 1916

F. Vinton Cooper  
F. Vinton Cooper Dead.
Those of Okanogan county who met F. Vinton Cooper, the blind phrenologist, on his trips through this valley, will be interested in the following clipping from last week's issue of the Chelan Leader:
"Mrs. James P. Flick received word last week of the death of two of her uncles, C. V. Cooper and F. V. Cooper, both of Portland. The former died on October 12. The latter had returned from attending the funeral of his brother and died a short time afterwards of heart failure. F. V. Cooper, known to old settlers as the blind phrenologist, often visited here with his brother Gus, whom Cooper Valley was named after. Mrs. Navarre is a sister of the Cooper brothers."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 1, 1921

Josephine Coopman
Mrs. Coopman Passes
Mrs. Josephine Coopman died Sunday morning, August 13, at her orchard home at the north edge of town.
Josephine Heilmayer was born March 18th, 1856, in Austria, being married to Lucien Coopman in 1879 at Antwerp, Belgium. They later came to Chicago that same year, later settling at Ashland, Wis. From here they moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota where Mr. Coopman died in 1898.
Mrs. Coopman, and her only son, Charles, moved to Omak six years ago and have made their home here since that time.
Funeral services were conducted by Father Tritz at the Okanogan Undertaking Parlors Monday afternoon at 3 p.m., interment being made in the Okanogan cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - August 17, 1922

Octave Corrigan  
Octave Corrigan Passes
Word reached town Thursday morning of the death at St. Mary's Mission hospital on Wednesday of Octave Corrigan.
Mr. Corrigan was one of the earliest white settler in the Omak community and has made his home here continuously. Besides homesteading near town, Mr. Corrigan ran a store at the Mission for a number of years and removed to Omak when the Government townsite was opened at this station in 1916.
Besides owning considerable property in the townsite, Mr. Corrigan has maintained a general store there until his health broke about a year ago.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mission Thursday morning by Father Caldi and interment made at the Mission cemetery. All of the old Omak friends who could do so attended the last rites for the sturdy pioneer.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - August 26, 1921

Ella Couche  
Death of Mrs. Couche
The death of Mrs. J. B. Couche, wife of a well known Methow valley physician now serving in the army, is reported from Denver. Mrs. Couche left last week from Twisp to join her husband at a military camp in Texas and was taken ill with the flu at Denver, where she died after a brief sickness. She was accompanied by her three small children.
Capt. Couche was given a furlough by the war department and left for Denver upon receipt of the news of his wife's death. He has started for England with the body where it will be interred at their old home.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 18, 1919

Charlotte M. Couse  
Death Of Mrs. W. H. Couse
Mrs. Charlotte M. Couse, wife of W.H. Couse, living in Horse Springs coulee, died very suddenly in the Oroville General hospital Saturday morning. Mrs. Couse had been in the hospital for several days under treatment for rheumatism, but had so far recovered that she intended returning to her home Monday. She was able to be up and around and to all appearances was well on the road to recovery. Saturday morning she went to the bath room. Upon her return to her room the nurse noticed that she was quite pale and seemed to be falling. She helped Mrs. Couse to the bed and she died almost instantly upon lying down. The remains were taken to Loomis Monday and interment was in Mountain View cemetery, a large number of friends of the deceased and family being present.
The deceased was the eldest daughter of W.P. Burbury, a pioneer farmer of the Loomis neighborhood, and was born in England, May 24, 1879. Eight years ago she was married to W.H. Couse an old and well known resident of Horse Springs coulee. She leaves a husband, a son seven years of age, a father and a number of relatives to mourn her death.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 7, 1917
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Lydia J. Crandall  
Died
Mrs. W. H. Crandall died at the family home in the south part of town Monday. The deceased had been a sufferer from bronchitis and asthma for a number of years. The funeral took place Thursday from the M. E. church, Rev. H. M. Course officiating.
Mrs. Crandall's maiden name was Lydia J. Sprague. She was born in New York, December 11, 1843, and was married in September, 1866. She was a member of the Adventist church for 20 years. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. A son, Daniel Crandall, and wife came from Newport to attend the funeral, as did a daughter, Mrs. Ada Stromgen and husband from Okanogan.

CARE OF THANKS
The undersigned desires to take this method of extending the heartfelt thanks of himself and family to the kind friends and neighbors for their aid and sympathy during the hour of their sad berevement.
W.H. Crandall
Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 4, 1910

Robert L. Crowder  
Omak - Robert L. "Bob" Crowder, 81, of Omak died Thursday, April 8, 1999 at Valley Care Center in Okanogan.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1917 to Clarence and Maggie (Smoot) Crowder at Luxora, Arkansas. He grew up in Arkansas and moved to Okanogan in 1934.
Bob married Eloise Brown at Okanogan on Jan. 17, 1944. He served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during W.W. II.
He is survived by his wife, Eloise, of Omak; one son and two daughters; one sister; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters and three brothers.
Precht-Harrison is in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - April 12, 1999
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

William Culberson  
Death Takes Two Pioneer Settlers
John W. Raye and Wm. Culberson Called.
Former Buried Saturday and Latter Yesterday in the Okanogan Cemetery.
William Culberson.
Wednesday evening of this week death relieved the sufferings of William Culberson, who had been bedfast for some time with a cancer. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, the services being conducted by Rev. Fred J. Hart and the funeral in charge of Undertaker R. F. McCampbell.
William Culberson was born in Fayette county, Ohio, December 24, 1848, and died December 2, 1913, aged 64 years, 11 months and 22 days. In early manhood he moved to Oklahoma, residing there until 1902, since which time he has lived in the Okanogan valley. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, five daughters, Mrs. Clyde Hayes, of Ohio; Mrs. Ida May McDonnell, Mrs. O. E. Cooper, Etta May and Edna Louise; six sons, Elzie, Harvey and Samuel, of Ohio; Alexander, of Kansas; B. Lee and William M., of Okanogan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 5, 1913

Sarah J. Cumbo  
Death in Pioneer Family
Died - Tuesday morning, March 12, 1907, of pneumonia with complications, Mrs. Sarah J. Cumbo, wife of W. F. Cumbo, aged 41 years.
The sudden death of Mrs. Cumbo Tuesday morning, as the news passed around the community, caused the most profound sorrow. The mother of a family of nine children, a pioneer and much loved, sympathy and sorrow was expressed in every heart that realized the sad and untimely death of the loving mother, the faithful wife and the good neighbor. It was not generally known until Monday that Mrs. Cumbo was seriously ill, and the announcement of her death Tuesday morning came as a great shock.
Deceased is survived by a husband and nine children, the youngest being three years of age, all of whom are heart broken with the loss of their beloved. Their grief was a pitiful sight, and every heart swelled, and every eye was tearful for the grief of the bereaved family.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock from the Christian church of this place, Rev. Singer, of Winthrop, preaching the funeral service, which was a glowing tribute to the deceased, and closely attended by the large audience that well filled the church. Following the minister's remarks, friends passed in review of the remains, and the large concourse proceeded on to the Beaver Creek cemetery, where burial was made under the rites of the Women of Woodcraft, of which order deceased was a honored member and Past Guardian Neighbor. The pall bearers were selected from the Woodsmen, being neighbors H. H. Mc Neil, P. L. Filer, S. B. Valentine, George Madden, A. H. Crandall and H. E. Marble. The floral offerings were profuse, the beautiful casket being covered with cut flowers, conspicuous among which was a handsome wreath from Twisp Circle, W.O.W. and at the grave each member took from their breast a small bouquet, tied with the circle colors, and tenderly placed them upon the casket of their departed member. The extent of the funeral cortege was a last mark of esteem paid by friends to the departed.
Mrs. Sarah Cumbo was born in Milton, Oregon in 1866, where she lived with her parents until in the 80's, removing to Kittitas county. In 1888 she was united in marriage to W. F. Cumbo, and the wedded couple took up their home, full of life and hope, in the Methow valley, settling on the homestead which the family still reside upon. To the union were born a family of ten children, all but one of whom survive their mother. The life of the departed was replete with good deeds; she was loved by all who knew her and her loss will be irreparable to her children and the sorrowing husband, and a loss to the community of one of its truest women.
Vocal music at the church and cemetery was furnished by a quartet consisting of Mrs. L. B. Derby and daughter, Miss Maud, and Messrs. Chas. Lehman and J. K. Valentine.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - March 15, 1907

Hubert P. Cushen  
Hubert Pitt Cushen, aged two years and fifteen days infant son of Leonard and Elizabeth Cushen, died of measles September 2 at his parent's home, two and one half miles south of Twisp. Many friends will long remember the familiar sight of little Hubert and his sister Etta, playing among the flowers in front of this vine clad cottage home, with a smile and cheerful greeting for each passerby. He is laid to rest in the family lot in Beaver Creek cemetery. Rev. Wm. Beach read the beautiful burial service of the Methodist church and offered prayer, the little grave was literally covered with flowers.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - September 11, 1908

Mrs. M. E. Cushen  
Mrs. Cushen Dead.
Mrs. M. E. Cushen died at the home of her son in Pleasant Valley, Saturday morning, after an illness of over a year. Tuberculosis was the cause of her death. Deceased had been one of the pioneers of Okanogan county, having settled with her husband in the Methow valley, near Twisp, about twenty-nine years ago, and has been a resident of that vicinity the greater portion of the time since. Her husband died about six years ago, and she has been living on her ranch by herself up till last fall when her condition became such that she had to be removed to the home of her son, L. C. Cushen, where she remained until the time of her death. She was 69 years and 10 months old at the time of her demise and leaves two sons, Hubert, who now resides in Alberta, and Leonard C. of Pleasant Valley. Funeral services were held at the Okanogan cemetery where the remains were interred, Rev. Hawk of the M. E. church officiating.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 9, 1915

K. C. Dailey  
Sudden Death of K. C. Dailey Sunday Night
K. C. Dailey, a traveling salesman for the Black Manufacturing Company of Seattle, died Sunday night at the Hotel Bureau after suffering a few hours from acute appendicitis. Dailey arrived here on the train Saturday night intending to remain over until Monday to transact business with the local merchants and Sunday night was taken ill. Medical attention was summoned and preparations were being made to perform an operation Monday morning, but at midnight he expired.
A brother, C. H. Dailey of Wenatchee, arrived last night to take charge of the body, which was prepared for shipment by the local undertaker, Ed. Yarwood. The body was shipped this morning to Bonny-Watson Company of Seattle, where interment will be made.
Deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and the local members of that organization assisted in caring for the remains and escorted the body to the train this morning.
Deceased was 42 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. His father also survives, living in Seattle, where he also has a brother and sister. A sister also lives in California. He had been traveling over this territory for a year or more and is well spoken of by the parties with whom he came in contact.
K. C. Dailey, brother of deceased who came after the body, desired to express through these columns his sincere appreciation of the splendid assistance given him by the local parties, especially the Odd Fellows and Mr. Kildea of the Hotel.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 25, 1919

Chris D'Amico  
Funeral Services for Chris D'Amico were held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. from the Tonasket Community Church.
D'Amico passed away on Friday, January 14, 1972 at Mid-Valley Hospital in Omak following a short illness.
Chris D'Amico was born on August 31, 1908 at Cumberland, Wisconsin and moved at the age of 14 to Chicago, Ill, and in 1933 he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he lived until moving west to Yakima, Wash. in 1942.
He moved to Tonasket in 1960 where he built, owned and operated D'Amico's an ultra modern restaurant
Chris was a charter member of the Moses Lake Eagles Lodge.
Barnes Funeral Service of Oroville was in charge of arrangements and burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Escil Hiser officiating.
Surviving are one daughter and three brothers; a sister; and four granddaughters.
Abstracted from the original - The Tonasket Tribune - Tonasket, Washington - January 20, 1972
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

David Danforth  
Death of David Danforth.
David Danforth, aged 62 years, died as a result of abscess of the bowels and hemorrhage, at the home of his son, Arthur, on Wild Rose farm, three miles northeast of Twisp Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home, J. L. Fulton conducting the services. The burial was made by the old lone pine, a favorite place of Mr. Danforth's previous to his death.
The late David Danforth was born in Genessee county, New York in 1842. While yet a young man he moved with his parents to Wisconsin. Before he reached his majority the war of the rebellion broke out and obtaining consent of his parents, enlisted in the 21 Wisconsin cavalry, with which regiment he remained until the close of the war; seeing much hard service, results from which followed to his grave. At the close of the war he returned to Wisconsin, shortly moving to Michigan where he wedded Miss Mammory Perry. To the union was born five children, three of whom, Arthur, Erwin and Walter, survive their parents, the two younger ones dying in childhood and shortly after their birth the mother also departed this life. Arthur, the oldest boy, was at the father's bedside during his last sickness, the other two boys living on the Sound with their uncle, Mr. Perry. Mr. Danforth came to Washington about 3 years ago, and after living on the Sound a short time, came to the Methow valley with his son, where he resided until the time of his death. Of near relative the deceased is also survived by two sisters who live here, Mrs. Phoebe Zenor and Mrs. Millie Miller. Deceased was a charter member of Delta Chapter Masons, of Escanaba, Mich., in which order he attained a high degree. The late Mr. Danforth was a man unanimously esteemed by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance, to know him was to love him. His single purpose in his declining years has been for the welfare of his young sons and he hoped to live to see them happily situated in contentment. Patriotic and loyal in the time of his country's need, a loving husband and tender father, holding the admiration and respect of his neighbors and acquaintance, Mr. Danforth leaves a large circle of sincere friends who mourn his loss and extend sympathy to the family.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 9, 1904

Walter J. Daniell  
Walter J. Daniell Dead.
W. E. Daniell received a telegram Monday evening announcing the death of his father, Walter J. Daniell, at Kapousin, Pierce county, this state. The news came as a great surprise and shock as the elder Daniell was in the best of health a few days previous. Particulars as to his death were not received. Mr. Daniell Jr. was just leaving the Commercial Club room after the meeting when he was handed the telegram by Clarence Gillespie who had brought it up from Brewster, the line between that place and Okanogan being out of order. Mr. Daniell left at once for Brewster on horseback, intending to catch Tuesday morning's boat and be present at his father's funeral.
Walter J. Daniell was well known in this vicinity, having lived a short distance west of Okanogan for two years. He located on a homestead some time ago and last October commuted and secured his patent, after which he left for Puget Sound where he remained until his death, living at the home of his son, George W. Daniell. Deceased was 71 years of age. He was a Nova Scotian by birth but had lived in the United States for the past 25 years. He was a mining man by profession and for years was superintendent of a hold producing property in Halifax. He leaves two sons and a daughter--W. E. Daniell, of this place, George W. Daniell, of Kapousin, and Mrs. McPhee, of Nova Scotia.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 30, 1908

Daniel Davidson  
Dan. Davidson Dead.
Dan. Davidson, one of the early settlers of the Happy Hill section and a store keeper in this city a decade ago, died last week at Walla Walla, according to the following dispatch from Starbuck published in Saturday's Spokesman-Review:
"Starbuck, Wash., Feb 23.--Daniel Davidson of Starbuck died yesterday in Walla Walla, the result of an operation for gall stones. Before coming to Starbuck Mr. Davidson lived at Dayton and some years ago operated a store in the Okanogan country. He is survived by his widow and seven children, ranging in age from 4 to 19 years. The funeral was held today at Walla Walla. He was born at Walla Walla 42 years ago."
Davidson was well known among the old timers of this section. After proving up on one of the best grain ranches on Happy Hill he moved to this town, then known as Alma, and entered the mercantile business with Ed. Ostenberg, now also deceased. Their store was located at the corner of First avenue and Pine street and is a part of what is the big Blackwell warehouse now. He built one of the first residences in the town, that is now owned and occupied by Ira Freer. About eight years ago he sold his business interests and property here and moved to Idaho.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 27, 1917

Mrs. Alonzo Davis  
Death Of Mrs. Alonzo Davis Occurred Wednesday
Mrs. Alonzo Davis, a pioneer woman of this locality, died Wednesday morning of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Davis had been living on the reservation near Duley Lake and both were taken ill and it was some days before medical aid could reach them. They were brought to town Tuesday and Mrs. Davis' condition was so serious that little hope was held out for her recovery. She passed away Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Yarwood undertaking parlors in this city. Interment will be made in the local cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was one of the pioneer women of the Okanogan valley and lived for many years on a ranch two miles south of town. Besides her husband, Lon Davis, she is survived by a son, A. G. O'Flaherty, of this city. Another son, Melvin O'Flaherty, died of pneumonia several years ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 7, 1920

Edward Davis  
Death Of A Worthy Citizen
Brief mention was made in the last issue of the Gazette of the sudden death of Edward Davis, and old and esteemed resident of Oroville, who passed away Thursday morning of last week very suddenly. Mr. Davis had been ailing for several days, but declined to call in medical attendance until the day before his death. At that time Dr. Lewis discovered that Mr. Davis was suffering from leakage of the heart, an aggravated condition of that organ that had been affected for a year or more. While realizing that his condition was serious, immediate fatal results was not considered probable. Dr. Lewis visited the patient about noon Thursday, and it was hardly a quarter of an hour after the visit that Mr. Davis died without a struggle.
As the paper stated in mentioning the death of Mr. Davis last week the news was a shock to the community, for few were aware that the gentleman was ill, and those who did know it supposed it was only a temporary ailment. On every hand could be heard expressions of sincere regret, for the deceased was without an enemy in the community, and no man has ever passed away in Oroville leaving behind so many warm personal friends. The funeral took place from the family residence Sunday afternoon under direction of the Odd Fellows, and a large number of people turned out to show their last respects to the departed.
Edward Davis was born in Terre Haute, Ind., October 21, 1849, and hence was aged 69 years 2 months and six days. He was educated at Ascension college, Ascension, Ind. He was married in Terre Haute June 5, 1873, to Martha Landers, who survives him. To this union two children were born, a son and a daughter. The son died in infancy. The daughter is Mrs. E. S. Taylor. The deceased moved to Spokane in the spring of 1887, where he was engaged in the grocery business. He put up one of the first brick business houses after the great fire if 1888. He moved to Oroville in the fall of 1907, where he opened a hardware store conducting the same up to the time of his death. He leaves a widow, daughter and son-in-law and two grandchildren, besides a multitude of close friends to mourn his death.
In our long life we have known few men of more genuine worth than Ed. Davis, and in his death we feel a personal loss. He was a gentleman of sterling qualities, and in his personal relations with his fellow men he was honorable, straight-forward and upright. Always genial and optimistic he faced the problems of life with a perpetual smile. His sunny nature was a source of pleasure to those who came in contact with him. He had a kind word for every one and as a result every one had a kind word to say when mentioning Ed. Davis. His intense Americanism and loyalty to counutry was an admirable example to all men, and it was only his years that kept him out of the late war. As a citizen, as a neighbor, as a friend Ed. Davis measured up to the ideal man, and in his death Oroville has suffered a most grevious loss.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 7, 1919

Lucinda Davis  
Death Claims Mrs. W. L. Davis, Early Pioneer
Resident Of Okanogan Valley For Thirty Years.
Remains Laid to Rest at Malott Beside Husband, Who Preceded Her in 1915
Okanogan county lost one of its oldest residents in the death of Mrs. W. L. Davis at Malott Tuesday afternoon. The news was received with grief by a multitude of acquaintances who had known the venerable lady for many years. During the days of stage travel few people came into the Okanogan valley without finding the Davis ranch below Malott a comfortable stopping place, if only to water a thirsty team and be refreshed from a cold spring on the ranch, and of the countless travelers hundreds became well acquainted with Mrs. Davis and will now revere her memory.
Funeral services were held at Malott Thursday morning a 1 1o'clock from the home where Mrs. Davis has resided during the past year, interment being in a concrete vault in the Malott cemetery, adjoining the remains of her husband, whose death occurred September 5, 1915. Rev. David Brown of Omak spoke the last sad rites, paying tribute to the deceased and referring to her well spent life. A community choir sang at the home and also sang "Nearer My God to Thee" at the grave. The funeral arrangements were in charge of the Okanogan Undertaking Company.
George A Davis, W. Leonard Davis, Miss Pauline and Miss Alice Davis of Malott, Fred Flanders of Washington, D. C., and Ed. Flanders of Riverside, sons and daughters, and Will Ford a brother, now in Alaska, are the immediate family left by the deceased. Frank Ford, a nephew, was also virtually raised by Mrs. Davis.
Lucinda Ford was born near New London, Iowa, August 8, 1849. Her father crossed the plains to California in the rush of that year, and the family followed soon afterward, while the deceased was still an infant. From that time until 1888, the deceased lived in and about Sacramento. She was married November 3, 1881, to W. L. Davis.
In 1888 the family settled on one of the best known of the pioneer ranches of the county, about four miles below the present site of Malott, where an orchard was set out and for many years its fruit was distributed as far as the Republic and Canadian mining districts by team. The ranch was a stage station also for some years.
At this ranch a large family was reared, and when they had reached college age, the family moved to Pullman, where the Davis children completed a course at Washington State College. In 1914 the family took up their residence at Oroville, and about a year ago, following the death of her husband, Mrs. Davis had been an invalid for many months, and had faced death as a blessing. Constant sacrifices bestowed in her declining days by a devoted family were but a mite of the tender and faithful love of those who remain to mourn a mother's lifetime gifts and cares.
The pall bearers were old neighbors: John Marz, Jacob Deffland, Martin and Albert Wick, Austin Warnick and J. O. Burdett.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 11, 1918

W. A. Davis  
Rev. Davis Passes Away.
On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the Winthrop cemetery occurred the interment of the late Rev. W. A. Davis, ex-Baptist minister, and long time resident of the Winthrop district. The deceased was born in Lebanon, Tenn., in the year 1960, and passed away at his home near Winthrop on July 2, 1914. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, his mother, three sisters, three brothers, and three grandchildren.
The funeral service was conducted at the cemetery and was in charge of Prof. Dow, assisted by the Rev. I. B. Ricketts, the newly appointed pastor of the Twisp circuit, who happened to be on the grounds. At the previous request of the deceased the burial exercises were very simple.
Excellent music was rendered by a mixed quartet from Twisp, consisting of Mrs. F. E. Selner, Mrs. H. E. Marble, L. A. Staples and H. E. Marble.
The heartfelt sympathy of friends of Mr. Davis go out to the relatives and members of his family.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - July 10, 1914

W. L. Davis  
Death Claims W. L. Davis, Aged Pioneer
Died Sunday At Oroville, Buried Today At Malott.
Came to County 1888 and Was Prominent in Development of Valley.
W. L. Davis, county pioneer and former chairman of the board of county commissioners, passed away Sunday in Oroville. Funeral services and interment occurred this morning at Malott.
Mr. Davis has suffered for almost two years from anemic poisoning and complications and several times during that period his condition has been critical, but the patient always rallied. Late last week, however, the relatives were advised that Mr. Davis was sinking rapidly and the end was inevitable. He was unconscious for several hours before his death.
At his bedside when death overtook Mr. Davis were his wife, his daughters Pauline and Alice and son W. Leonard, Jr. Others of his own family left to mourn his loss are George A. Davis of Malott, and two stepsons, Ed Flanders of Conconully and Fred Flanders of Boston. The latter returned east two weeks ago after visiting relatives in this county.
Mr. Davis came to Okanogan county in 1888 from California, settling on a homestead four miles below Malott. His place is one of the most familiar in the county, known to practically every person who has ever traveled up the Okanogan valley. An orchard comprising several acres was one of the earliest planted in the county, and for years its fruit was distributed not only in all communities of this section, but into British Columbia, Republic and other points, being transported in freight wagons under circumstances that made the effort an almost Herculean task. But as the mining camps were flourishing in those sections the fruit was marketed profitably, and Mr. Davis prospered in this and other pursuits.
At the general election of 1906 Mr. Davis, who was a lifelong republican in politics, aspired to the office of county commissioner. He was elected and later served as chairman of the board. During the 1909 orchard boom he disposed of his ranch at a price that proved too highly speculative for the purchasers, who were unable to make further payments and Mr. Davis was forced to take back his property. At the time of selling the ranch, however, the family removed to Pullman, Wash., in order that the sons and daughters, who had then reached college age, might complete their education. Last fall Mr. Davis and family returned to Okanogan county, making their home at Oroville, where Leonard Davis was a member of the high school faculty.
Deceased would have reached the age of sixty years in March, 1916. He was born in Ohio, but at an early age removed to Kansas, where he remained until his twentieth year, departing then for California, where he resided until the family was brought to this county. During all his residence in this county, it was characteristic of the deceased that he made and retained friends. He had opponents, who had different convictions, but no enemies. As a county commissioner he gave excellent service, showing always a disposition to be honest and fair. He was always a most estimable gentleman to meet. Mr. Davis possessed the elements of a real biography, exclusive characteristics that made him a man among men. These characteristics are necessarily touched on all too briefly here. He will be reverently remembered for years to come.
Pursuant to a special request of his declining days, Mr. Davis was buried at Malott. The casket was placed in a concrete vault in the graveyard on the bench overlooking the town. The burial was in charge of Undertaker L. W. Barnes of Oroville, while services were held by Rev. David Brown of Omak, son-in-law of Dr. J. I. Pogue, with whose family the Davis' had been intimate for many years.
Pallbearers were Martin Wick, L. C. Malott, J. R. Pratt, Austin Warnick, Tom Jones and T. J. Murray.
Although no county papers were issued previous to the funeral, friends gathered from all parts of the county to pay their last respects.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 7, 1915

Alexander S. DeMerchant  
Death Of A. S. DeMerchant
It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of one of our most respected pioneer neighboring ranchers, a most honorable citizen and a highly esteemed personal friend in the person of Alexander S. DeMerchant, who passed away after a protracted illness Monday night at his home on Ellemeham mountain. The news of the death of Mr. DeMerchant was a violent shock to his friends, and that includes every resident in the north part of the county who has had the pleasure of his acquaintance. It was known that the deceased had suffered a very critical illness, but the general impression prevailed that he was very much improved, with every chance of his ultimate recovery. Indeed we are informed that up to within a few hours of his death Mr. DeMerchant seemed to be improving, and he expressed himself as feeling much stronger on the afternoon of the day of his demise. Very suddenly he commenced sinking and within a few hours after the change he breathed his last, conscious up to the end. His devoted wife and a neighbor or two were at his bedside when the end came.
Mr. DeMerchant had been ailing throughout the winter and some weeks ago during the prevailance of the influenza he was taken down with that ailment. The disease developed into pneumonia and the patient was brought down to the local hospital, where he was treated, and he so improved that he was permitted to return to his home ten days or two weeks ago. He was so run down that he could not rally from the siege of pneumonia, and while the direct cause of death is pronounced to have been gastric ulceration of the stomach, the influenza was really responsible for his early demise, even though his stomach trouble might have proved fatal eventually.
The funeral took place from the Catholic church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and a large congregation of citizens assembled to pay their last respects to the dead. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Alexander S. DeMerchant was born in Carlton county, New Brunswick, June 15, 1858, and hence was aged 60 years, 10 months and 4 days. At an early age his parents moved to northern Maine, where he was raised and where he spent many years of his life. Some 19 years ago he came to Okanogan county and located on Ellemeham mountain, where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Nellie Crane, of New Brunswick, and one child was born to this union, Leo, who is at Chicago, just on the eve of graduating from a medical college. He also leaves a brother, W. J. DeMerchant of this place, a sister, Mrs. Oliver Tufty, of Tonasket, and two sisters residing in Maine.
There are few citizens of northern Okanogan county who have been more esteemed by not only immediate neighbors, but all with whom they came in contact than S. A. DeMerchant. The deceased was a gentleman of sterling worth, honorable, upright and absolutely honest in all his dealings. He was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and always genial and pleasant in his intercourse with his fellowmen. Sympathetic of heart he was a most kindly neighbor, a devoted husband and father, a most valuable citizen whose place it will be hard to fill. Our ocquaintance with the deceased extended over the entire period of his residence in this locality, and we hold him in the very highest regard for his irreproachable character. Our sympathy the sympathy of the entire community, goes out to the bereaved wife, son and relatives in this hour of their great affliction and irreparable loss.
The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 23, 1920

Charles A. DeShazer
Funeral Services Of Chas. A. De Shazer Held
Following an illness covering a period of years, Charles A. De Shazer passed away last Friday morning at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Lucas, at the age of thirty-four years. Mr. De Shazer was a pioneer of Omak and built the first house in the town and barring a few months spent on the outside in the vain hope of benefitting his health, he has resided here since that time, where, his kindliness of spirit and splendid courage during his illness, he has endeared himself to a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held Sunday morning at the home and were conducted by Reverend Chaffee of the Presbyterian church of this place. Interment was made at Riverside and the remains were attended to their last resting place by a number of friends. A wife and daughter survive Mr. De Shazer as well as a number of close relatives in Oklahoma and Washington. Mr. Barnes took charge of the funeral and ably officiated in that respect.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 27, 1911

Humphrey J. Desmond  
Death Of H. J. Desmond
H. J. Desmond, an old and highly respected resident of Oroville, passed away at the family home Saturday after a lingering illness of many months. His death was not unexpected, as his ailment was of such a nature that recovery was impossible, and he had been sinking steadily for several weeks but when the end finally came it brought sorrow to the hearts of all those who have had business or social relations with the kindly and sterling gentleman during his long residence in the community.
Mr. Desmond had been in failing health for several years, but continued in active business up to May of last year. He sold out solely for the purpose of trying to recup his health by rest and at least temporary change of climate and surroundings. He went to Montana, where he became interested with his brother, Thomas Desmond, of Spokane, in wheat growing on an extensive scale. Instead of experiencing relief by the change his difficulty, leakage of the heart, became more aggravated, and he failed rapidly. He was taken to Seattle, to try the affect of lower altitude but obtained no relief, and after some weeks on the coast he realized the approaching end. Mr. Desmond insisted upon returning home where he could die among his old friends. He returned to Oroville week before last, and sank steadily until the end which came Saturday.
The funeral took place from the Catholic church Wednesday afternoon, Father Jos. Senergeld officiating. Business was suspended during the funeral and a very large crowd turned out to show their last respects to the departed. The services were very impressive, and the officiating priest paid a high tribute to the virtues of the departed. The casket was buried in a wealth of floral offerings from the hands of sorrowing friends. A long procession of cars followed the remains to their last resting place in Odd Fellows cemetery. The arrangements for the final rites at the grave, prepared under the direction of Undertaker L. W. Barnes, were the most beautiful that have ever been seen at the local cemetery.
Humphrey J. Desmond was born in New Brunswick in March, 1856, and hence was aged 62 years. He came west in 1870, and for a time resided at Sprague, in Lincoln county. In 1905 he came to Oroville, where he resided up to the time of his death. Here he engaged in the hardware business, selling out in May, 1917. Thirty-two years ago he was married at Missoula, Montana, to Miss Caroline Resser. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Wills, Miss Bernice and Miss Sylvia. He also leaves a full brother, Thomas Desmond, of Spokane, and a full sister, Mrs. Jas. Lawler, of Aspen, Colorado. Also a half brother and sister living in Canada.
In the death of H. J. Desmond Oroville has lost one of its most loyal and valuable citizens, a man who could not well be spared and whose good works will be remembered for years to come. He always took a deep interest and active part in public affairs, and could be depended upon to support, aid and encourage any movement that had for its object the upbuilding of the town or the betterment of our people. A live and energetic member of the body politic he was dependable at all times when his services were required in furthering any civic enterprise. Personally he was kindly of heart, genial of disposition, charitable to a large degree and bubbled over with the good-fellowship. He was admired and respected by those with whom he associated for so many years for his sterling character, and leaves behind a record for good works that will live in the memory of his associates for years to come. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a true, kind and sympathetic neighbor. His death leaves a vacancy in the community that cannot well be filled, and his memory will linger long with those who know him best.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 13, 1918

Burr N. Dexter  
Death Of Burr Dexter
Burr N. son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Dexter, living near Loomis, died at an early hour Wednesday morning, after an illness of only a few days, the cause of death being motor paralysis. Young Dexter attended the dance in this place on Tuesday night of last week. Riding from Loomis to Nighthawk he was caught in a shower. Waiting for the train at Nighthawk in damp clothes he had a slight chill. That did not deter him from coming to Oroville. He was complaining of feeling badly upon his return home, but his condition did not become serious until a day or two before death. Dr. Schwabland did not see the patient until Tuesday. At that time his entire body was paralyzed and death only a question of a few hours.
Burr Dexter was born in Warren county, Penn, June 24, 1886 and hence had passed his 24th birthday. He came to Okanogan county with his parents in 1890, and grew up to manhood near Loomis. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Circle and the Eagles. He was always a robust child and young man, and his sudden demise was a terrible blow to the family and a shock to the community. The funeral took place at the Loomis cemetery Thursday afternoon.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 19, 1910
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Margie Dial  
Margie Dial, 85, of Omak, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver.
She was a longtime hairdresser and also worked at the Pine Bluff Arsenal assembling bombs during WWII. She lived in Okanogan County before moving to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1962. In 1974, she returned to Omak.
Survivors include a son and a daughter.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel in Okanogan.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - September 14, 2006
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Charles W. Dibble  
Charles W. Dibble
Charles W. Dibble was born in Windsor, Broome County, New York, August 17, 1854, and departed this life at Pateros, May 19, 1917.
Charles was one of three children, Jesse D., Charles W. and Laura S. He was educated at the Windsor Academy and the State Normal School at Courtland. He was a great reader and often quoted Horace Greeley whose advice: "Go west, young man," he took literally and departed while a young man for Texas, where he resided for a short time. He joined an emigrant train with the Filers and made the long overland trip to Oregon, later coming to the Methow Valley, where he brought his bride, nee Fannie Belle Filer, and settled on a fine homestead one mile south of Winthrop, where he resided for many years until he retired from active life and moved to Heckendorn. He leaves to mourn him a sister, Miss Laura Dibble, and seven children: Laura, Ellis, Mrs. Clara Boesel, Walter, Clyde and Claude, George.
For some time past he had been troubled with his heart, and last Saturday at Pateros, where he had accompanied his sister on her return home, was taken suddenly with a pain in his heart and before assistance could be obtained he passed away. Undertaker E. M. Thomas was summoned who prepared the body for removal to Winthrop.
Mr. Dibble was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and of the Winthrop Concert Band. The funeral services were conducted by the Odd Fellow Lodge at the M. E. Church in Heckendorn Tuesday, assisted by Rev. M. R. Brown, and a choir composed of Misses Mercedes and Mozelle Milliman, Mrs. N. Irving, Messrs Andy Hall and Ferd Haase. The funeral cortege was headed by the band which played a dirge, followed by the funeral car escorted by members of Winthrop and Twisp Lodges, and and a long line of autoes and teams. On arriving at the beautiful Sullivan Cemetery the body was consigned to its last resting place. A prayer by Rev. Brown, the burial service by the Lodge, sacred music by the Band and Choir, and the sorrowing relatives and friends bade a last farewell to their friend and neighbor.
To the good neighbors and friends who by their sympathy and kindness helped to alleviate their sorrow; to those who sent the beautiful flowers; to the business men of Winthrop who closed their places of business in his honor; to the members of the Odd Fellow Lodges of Winthrop and Twisp; to the Winthrop Band and Choir for their comforting music, the Children and Sister wish to extend their heartfelt thanks.
The Methow Valley News - Winthrop, Washington - May 24, 1917

Charley Dick  
Charley Dick Drowned.
About 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, while fording the Methow river near Methow postoffice, Charley, son of George Dick, was thrown from a buggy into the river and drowned.
This young man and his sister were returning home from the Big Bend country. The crossing being considered unsafe, his sister crossed on the foot bridge, the young man driving the team across. When in the middle of the stream the conveyance capsized, the occupant jumping out. His first move was to release the horses to enable them to get out, and in doing that he was overcome and went down with the horses. His body was found down the river about two miles below where the accident occurred, a short time afterward.
The funeral was held yesterday forenoon at 10 o'clock from the home of the boy's parents, interment being made in the cemetery at Pateros.
The unfortunate victim of the accident was about sixteen years of age and spoken of as highly esteemed by those who knew him. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the community in their great loss.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - July 29, 1904

George Dick  
Young Patriot Died.
Our community has had to pay toll to war in the death of George Dick, a promising young man who grew up in our midst; also two young men, Robert Anderson and Haslam Westerfield are lying in hospitals from gas and shell shock. These sacrifices, on the part of those we have sent, bring home the horrors of war with a force that all the outside news never can. All were brave boys and did gallant work in a great cause. May we be worthy of the sacrifice they have made for the safety of mankind. Pateros Reporter (Methow correspondence).
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 15, 1919

Maria M. Dow  
Death Claims Two Well Known Citizens
William E. Kirkpatrick, Orchardist, Is Called.
Mrs. Maria M. Dow Found Dead in Bed Sunday Morning, Result of Heart Failure.
Mrs. Maria M. Dow
Mrs. Maria M. Dow, wife of Vestro Dow, living several miles west of Okanogan, was found dead in her bed early Monday morning, having expired some time during the night from the effects of heart failure. Mrs. Dow had been in her usual health up to the time of her death, which came as a great shock to her relatives and friends.
Mrs. Dow was a sister of Mrs. L. M. Kahlow of this city and W. M. and H. B. Haney living near town, and is also survived by a sister, Mrs. John Higgins of Oakland, Cal., and two brothers, E. B. Haney of Henderson, Minn., and B. E. Haney of Medford, Ore., besides her husband and two sons, Fred Dow, of Tacoma, prosecuting attorney of Pierce county, and Lorenzo Dow, also of Tacoma. Deceased was born in St. James, New Brunswick, November 15th, 1844, and had lived in Tacoma 25 years previous to coming to Okanogan seven years ago.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. A son of deceased, Fred Dow, is expected this afternoon from Tacoma, and after his arrival the date of the funeral will be set.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 6, 1915

Joe Downey  
Died At Seattle
Mr. and Mrs. J. Downey left Oroville last Friday morning for Seattle. The principal object of change of residence was the hopes that that change would prove beneficial to Mr. Downey, who has been a very sick man for the past year, with a slight improvement apparent for only a few weeks during that time. When he left here Mr. Downey was in a very weakened condition, and he was suffering from weak heart action. Evidently the trip in his condition was too great a tax upon his vitality for he died suddenly Saturday afternoon, only a few hours after reaching his destination. Interment took place at Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Downey were well known here. They lived on a ranch a few miles west of Oroville for several years and Mrs. Downey spent considerable of her time in this place before the illness, which baffled the skill of all the various physicians consulted. Mr. Downey was a large robust man. His ailment, whatever it may have been first appeared in his lower limbs. He suffered greatly, and last winter he was not expected to survive. Eventually he gradually improved and hopes were held out that he might eventually recover his normal strength, but a few weeks ago he was taken with pluresy, the old difficulty came back, the heart ceased to perform its functions properly and he declined rapidly. When he left here, though exceedingly weak, he was in the best of spirits and his devoted wife had great hopes of the speedy recovery of her husband on the coast. A man of sterling character, kind, genial and likeable there are many friends of the family in this community that learned with sincere feelings of sorrow of the sudden death of Joe Downey, and extend heartfelt sympathy to the devoted wife in this hour of her great affliction.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 11, 1918

Mrs. N. J. Doyle  
Sudden Death
Mrs. N. J. Doyle, mother of N. A. Doyle, died very suddenly last Friday morning from a stroke of paralysis at the home of her son two and a half miles south of town. The deceased suffered from a stroke of paralysis a few months ago which left her in a measure helpless, but she had been feeling much better in every respect for a few days previous to her sudden death. Indeed, she was in Oroville with her son Thursday evening, and while here she divided up her money between her son and two daughters and made her will disposing of her property in North Dakota to the same beneficiaries. She stated that she was anxious to get her business affairs settled in case she might be called suddenly.
Mrs. Doyle was in her 66th year. She was born in Pennsylvania, and with her husband moved to North Dakota some 35 years ago, where Mr. Doyle died a number of years ago. Mrs. Doyle came to Oroville just before the 4th with the object of making her home with her son, and was accompanied on the trip by her daughter, Miss Eldora Doyle, who was to remain here but a short time. Only a few days after her arrival the sister of Mrs. Doyle, Opal Harmeson, was assassinated, and that excitement may have hastened the death of the elderly lady. The deceased leaves a son and two daughters, one married living in North Dakota. The funeral took place Monday and interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - July 20, 1917

Frances B. Driscoll  
Pioneer Passes Away. Died--Frances Brown Driscoll, age 89 years, 9 months and 3 days, Friday December 22, 1922, at the home of C. J. Casad, in this city.
With the death of Mrs. Driscoll, another of the old pioneers of Okanogan county has passed to the great beyond. She has born in Ireland on March 19, 1833 and came to Okanogan county in the spring of 1886 as the wife of Daniel J. Driscoll, about one of the first pioneers to locate in the valley of the Okanogan. Mr. Driscoll died in 1905.
Mrs. Driscoll had no relatives in this country, but her warm hearted and loving friends were counted by the scores. She was well known by all old timers and in the early day was known far and wide for her loveable character and generous nature. For the past sixteen months the old lady has practically been helpless, although memory and faculties were as bright as ever almost up to the hour of her demise. During this period of the past sixteen months she has been taken care of at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Casad, Mrs. Casad giving the aged lady every attention. Friday last she complained of not feeling very well and the first thing the family knew the old pioneer had fallen asleep, never to awaken again on the earth. Special services were held for the departed at the Catholic church Sunday and interement was made in the Indian Mission church grounds at Ellisforde, where the family have their burial lots. The funeral arrangements were all made by Mr. and Mrs. Briley, old time friends of the deceased and every attention was given them, Undertaker Barnes presiding.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 29, 1922

Lloyd O. Duckett  
Another Okanogan County Boy Dies In The Service.
Jess Bolin of the Lime Belt has received word of the death of his nephew, Lloyd O. Duckett, who was a member of the Motor transportation corps in France. Lloyd died on December 18th of measles and bronchial pneumonia. He was well known in the county, having lived here about twelve years. He was a member of the Conconully high school and took an active part in athletics. He was 18 years of age and enlisted in the army last June. He was in training at Fort Sam Houston until about two months ago when he sailed for France with 304th Mechanics Repair Unit.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 7, 1919

Ellen Dunlap  
In Memoriam
Died, at the Oroville hospital, Wednesday, March 8, 1916, Mrs. Ellen King Dunlap, aged 61 years, 11 months and 4 days.
Funeral services were held in Chesaw Saturday at one o'clock, at the Methodist church, Rev. S. J. Osborne officiating, and buriaal took place at Woodworth cemetery under the direction of Victor Grove.
Deceased was born at Dalkeith, Scotland March 14, 1854, where she was married to Thomas Dunlap December 20, 1876. Of this union seven children were born, Michael, Joe, Johnny, Isabel and Nellie in Scotland, and Tommy in Ohio and Eddie in Tennessee after coming to America. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Dunlap, who resides on the home farm southwest of Chesaw, and all her children: Michael who lives at Roslyn, Wash., Mrs. Isabella McDonald of Grand Forks, B. C., Mrs. Nellie Hudlow, Joseph, John, Thomas and Edward Dunlap of Chesaw.
Mrs. Dunlap was a member of the Methodist church and a devout Christian woman. Her pathway of of life was marked with deeds of kindness and cheer. Flowers, not thorns, sunshine, not shadow, did she scatter everywhere. Truth was the inspiration of her life and by kindness she exemplified its great worth.
Among those who knew her she ranked always as a woman of refinement and sympathy, a kind neighbor, devoted mother and a true friend.
To her the struggle and burden bearing of earth are ended, and we have faith to believe she has awakened on that other shore to to see life's endless morning break and know herself at home with all the vast throng of loved ones, missed from earth, safe about her. A Friend.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - March 17, 1916

Alfred W. East  
Alfred Walter East
Alfred Walter East was born near Riverside, Wash. September 18, 1901; son of John East and his wife Sophie nee Wuorinen. He lived most of his life at home with his parents. After due instruction in the truths of Christianity and on confessing his Christian faith he was confirmed and baptized and received into the membership of the Evangelical Lutheran church at Omak July 27, 1919. Last July he entered into the service of the U. S. government, joining the U. S. navy. He died at Mare Island, Calif. February 28, 1921; death being caused by inflamation of the mastoid bone. His age was nineteen years five months and ten days.
He leaves a father and mother, three sisters, Sigrid, Rose and Alma and a twin brother Albert.
Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery Monday, March 7, with services at the home and at the Riverside church. The Rev Kurt Koehler and the Rev. Wm. Lueckel conducted the funeral services.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - March 18, 1921

Rose East  
Death Again Leaves Sorrow In East Home
Miss Rose East, daughter of the well known Johnson Creek pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. John East, died Monday after an illness since the Tuesday before. Scarlet fever was the cause of her death.
This is the second death within the the past few weeks that death has entered the East home, a brother having died at Mare Island while in the navy. At the time of the lad's illness Miss East and her father made a trip to California and brought the body home for burial.
Miss East was 24 years of age and a young lady highly respected throughout the community. She was a native born Okanogan county girl and had lived all her life on the East homestead. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of their many friends throughout the county.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 3, 1921

Mary P. Eaton  
Mrs. Eaton Dead.
Mrs. Mary Patterson Eaton died Wednesday noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elston, in this city, after a prolonged illness from Bright's disease.
The funeral was held at the Episcopal church on Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. A. C. Peabody officiating. Undertaker Ed. Yarwood superintended the burial in the local cemetery.
Mrs. Eaton was born in 1850 in West Virginia, and came to Washington about seven years ago from Minnesota.
Mrs. Eaton wishes all those who assisted her in her hour of trial to know that she appreciates their kindness greatly.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 2, 1918

Harrison R. Edgerton  
G.A.R. Veteran Dies Suddenly
On Entering Home of H. R. Edgerton Monday, Son Finds Father Dead In Bed.
Monday morning H. R. Edgerton, a veteran of the Civil war and an old esteemed resident of Oroville, was found dead in his bed in his home in the east part of town by his son, Brainard. The news of the sudden death of Mr. Edgerton was a shock to the entire community, for he was a vigorous man for his years, never complaining of ill health, and was up and around as usual Sunday, although not feeling very well, the effect of a long horseback ride that he had taken Saturday. His son Brainard was at the house Sunday evening and wanted to remain all night but his father insisted that he was not suffering any, and remarked that if he really took sick he would send for him. Monday morning Brainard came down from his ranch, east of town, to ascertain how his father was feeling. Being unable to receive any response to his knocks on the door he broke through a screen entered the house and found his father dead in bed. Death had evidently come to Mr. Edgerton in his sleep, as he was lying on his side with one hand under his chin and no sign of a struggle.
Harrison R. Edgerton was born in New York state June, 12, 1844, and hence was aged 77 years, 10 months and 26 days. He was married to May H. Hicks, of New York. From New York the deceased moved to Michigan, from Michigan to South Dakota, from South Dakota back to Illinois, and came west to Republic from Illinois in 1903, locating in Oroville at the time of the building of the railroad. He is survived by his wife, who is in the east visiting with a daughter, four sons and two daughters. They are Floridas K. Edgerton, of Hutchinson, Kansas; Carl J. Edgerton, of Mechlin, South Dakota; R. H. and Brainard, of Oroville; Mrs. Edah Bottomley, of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Georgia Rendbaugh, of Springfield, Minn. He also leaves two or three brothers and sisters.
The deceased enlisted early in the Civil war and served in Co. F, 61st N. Y. Vol. Infantry, his regiment being a part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 2nd Army Corps. He served for three years with the Army of the Potomic, and had the remarkable experience of having taken part in the battles of Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvin Hill, Autietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Spotsylvania Court House, South Ann River, Petersburg, and Ream's Station, the largest battles of the war, and many minor engagements and never suffered a scratch.
The funeral took place from Barnes' undertaking parlors Thursday afternoon and was largely attended.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 12, 1922

William Ellingsworth  
Wm. Ellingsworth Passes
Wm. Ellingsworth, of Mansfield, who has been the guest of his son, R. E. Ellingsworth and family, was taken ill last week and passed away Tuesday morning. A complication of ailments, together with old age, was the cause of death.
The body was prepared for burial at the Okanogan undertaking parlors, where a short service was held. R. E. Ellingsworth left on Wednesday morning with the remains for the old family home in Gothenburg, Nebr., were interment will be made.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 30, 1920

James J. Enright  
Death Of An Old Timer
Monday J.J. Enright, of Loomis, was brought over to the Oroville General hospital in a most precarious condition, as he had been very ill for some months, and during the past few weeks showed symptoms of sinking rapidly. Drs. Beale and Efner examined the patient, and pronounced the case hopeless. the patient continued sinking and died Wednesday night. The remains have been taken to Loomis where the funeral will be held.
Jas. Enright was one of the oldest residents of Loomis, locating in that place in 1888. He has stuck to the old camp through thick and thin. He spent many of his years prospecting, and at one time owned the Grand Summit claims, on the top of Palmer mountain, from which was taken some of the choicest free gold specimens that have ever been seen in that district. Of late years Mr. Enright has not prowled through the hills hunting for hidden treasures owing to advanced years and a lameness caused from a serious accident he met with some years ago. The deceased has no relatives in the west. He was 69 years of age the 12th of this month.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 28, 1918
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

William M. Erwin  
Obituary
Wm. M. Erwin was born in Menard county, Illinois, June 4, 1850, and died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, in Spokane, February 23, 1916. The deceased went to Nebraska in 1872, and took up a homestead in Harlon county. In 1876 he was married to Mary E. Paynter. From this union seven children were born, of whom four are still living to mourn their father's death. They are Jason R. Erwin, of Oroville, Wash., Bertha E. Powell, of Oroville, Wash., Tom Frank Erwin, of Alma, Neb., and Della Uplinger, of Republican City, Neb. Mr. Erwin was taken down with paralysis December 28, 1913, in Nebraska. Jason Erwin went to Nebraska to nurse his father in February 1914, and brought him out to Oroville in May, 1915. About that time a cancer developed on the lower lip that evidently caused his death. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church, Oroville, Sunday, Rev. A. W. Bond officiating. The special music was provided by Mrs. Ida Cutler. The body was laid to rest in the Oroville cemetery.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 3, 1916

Nick Faha  
Death of Nick Faha
Nick Faha, a resident of the Brewster section for the past 35 years, died Tuesday at the Hunter hospital in this city. He was brought to town a week previous suffering with what is believed to be a cancer of the stomach and little hope for his recovery was held out and the patient himself apparently did not care to get well as he made no effort to comply with the instructions of doctors or nurses.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the chapel of the Yarwood undertaking establishment and Rev. Owen J. Beadles of the Methodist church conducted the services. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Faha was a farmer and leaves an estate consisting of his ranch and a small amount of personal property. In a will executed just prior to his death he left his property to his three brothers in the east and the heirs of a fourth brother who had died some time before.
Deceased came to Washington 42 years ago from Indiana and settled in Okanogan county 35 years ago where he has continuously resided since. He was a bachelor.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 10, 1920

Christina Faihst  
Mrs. Christina Faihst
Mrs. Christina Faihst passed away Monday, December 4th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Oertel. Services were held at the house Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. She was laid to rest in the beautiful Beaver Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Faihst was born in Germany December 23, 1842. She has resided in the Methow Valley for over thirty years, and was one of the pioneers. She was one of those beautiful characters who was loved, honored and respected by all who knew her. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire Valley in their time of grief.
She leaves the following children: John Faihst and Andrew Faihst, of Twisp; Mrs. Robert Oertel, of Winthrop; Mrs. Freda Krug and Mrs. Louisa Grieger, of San Francisco.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - December 7, 1922

Mrs. J. M. Fairbrother  
Obituary Notice.
Mrs. J. M. Fairbrother passed away March 14, 1920, at the Oroville General hospital, aged 73 years. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons, Mrs. E. N. Cooledge, of Yarnell, Wisconsin; Mrs. I. M. Parker, of Windsor, Vermont; Mrs. W. O. Beardslee, of Montesano, Wash.; John H. Fairbrother, of Raymond, Wash.; Lester A. Fairbrother, of Oroville, Wash. The deceased was born December 24, 1847, in Westminister, Vermont. She ived in Vermont the greater part of her life, coming west in 1907, where she, two sons and a daughter made their home as Cosmopolis, Wash., for several years. Mrs. Fairbrother had been in rather poor health for some time and came to live with her son, Lester A. Fairbrother on a ranch near Oroville, where she became seriously sick March 7th from chronic bronchitis, affecting her heart. From the son's home she was taken to the hospital, where she died a week later. The funeral was held Thursday, March 18, from the undertaking parlors of L. W. Barnes, in Oroville, Rev. R. R. Martin, of the Methodist church officiating. Singing was by the members of the Methodist Episcopal choir. The relatives attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Beardslee and four children. John H. Fairbrother and Lester A. Fairbrother and friends in this place. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery, at Oroville.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends for their help and kindness during the sickness and death of our beloved mother.
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Beardslee
John H. Fairbrother,
Lester A. Fairbrother.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 26, 1920

William Farrier  
FALLS TO HIS DEATH
Wm. Farrier Killed By Fall Over Bluff On Ellemeham Mountain
WAS ON PROSPECTING TRIP
Dies While Being Carried Down Mountain By Rescue Party
Tuesday of last week Wm Farrier, a homesteader on Ellemeham mountain, fell over a bluff and died within a few hours from the injuries sustained. Chester Teel, a neighbor of the deceased, was present when the accident occurred.
Mr. Farrier's homestead adjoins the ranch of McD . Hershberger on the north, and the homes of the two settlers are only about a quarter of a mile apart.
Monday evening Mr. Farrier called at Mr. Hershberger's place, and stating that he expected to be away from home until Tuesday evening, asked Mr. Hershberger if he would feed his horses Tuesday morning. Mr. Hershberger had performed this neighborly act several times before, and expressed his willingness to look after the stock during the owner's absence. From the Hershberger place Farrier went to the home of George and Chester Teel, remaining with the boys all night. Tuesday morning, according to the statement of the Teels, Farrier declared that he intended to go out prospecting, notwithstanding the depth of snow on the ground, and induced Chester Teel to go with him. The two men started out for the west side of Ellemeham mountain, overlooking Palmer lake. In many places the mountain is very precipitous on the west slope, and going too near the edge of the bluff according to Mr. Teel's statement, Farrier stepped upon a loose stone, covered by the snow that was about a foot deep, and fell to the rocks, some twenty feet below. Mr. Teel worked his way down to where Farrier lay as soon as possible. The unfortunate man's left leg was shattered, and he was suffering intensely. It was impossible for one person to handle the injured man, so Mr. Teel made Farrier as comfortable as possible, placing his own coat under the injured man's head and hastened back home for assistance. He summoned his brothers, George, Guy and Otis, and taking ropes and blankets returned to where Farrier had fallen. It was found impossible to carry him back up the hill so after tying up the broken let in rude splints, he was placed in a blanket and the party started down the mountain. At that Farrier was conscious. He directed his rescuers what to do, asking them to be as gentle as possible, as he was suffering about all he could stand. When half way down the mountain Farrier breathed his last.
The remains were taken to Loomis, and given over to Wm J. Ford, who at once telephoned over to the coroner to ascertain what was to be done. The coroner inquired if the deceased had any relatives in the county, and learning that he had not, ordered the body sent to Okanogan, where it was taken Wednesday.
Wm Farrier located upon his homestead three years ago, and little is known of his life other than what he told Mr. Hershberger from time to time during their acquaintance. He was 67 years of age and a widower. He was born in Arkansas and raised in California. He spent most of his life prospecting and mining, and in his wanderings visited every mining district on the Pacific coast from old Mexico to Alaska, having made two trips to the far north country. In his old age he came to Okanogan county, taking up a piece of government land with the object of raising hogs and chickens, although he soon tired of that. His place is a fairly good one, and he has a small orchard set out, which is making excellent growth. He stated that he had two or three sisters living in California, and a brother somewhere in Canada, although their postoffice addresses are not known. The deceased was a pleasant, kindly and accommodating neighbor and was very popular and highly thought of by all the residents of the Ellemeham neighborhood. He leaves a little personal property of no great value, which is being cared for by Mr. Hershberger. Up to the time Mr. Hershberger handed in the above information to this office the authorities had done nothing so far as known, to locate the relatives of the deceased. Their whereabouts could no doubt be learned by a visit to the cabin and an examination of the effects of the deceased.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 16, 1914
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Peter Ferbrache  
Drowned Man Answers Description Of Former Okanogan Citizen.
Information received through the office of Sheriff Harry E. Stark from the sheriff of Benton county this week, leads local people to the belief that Peter Ferbrache, formerly a well known citizen of Okanogan, met his death by drowning in the Columbia river early in October of this year.
The Benton county sheriff wrote Mr. Stark that the body of a man had been found at Hanford, giving a description of the body and stating that a clipping of the Okanogan Independent of September 18th containing primary election returns, was found in a pocket. The dead man's watch was described, giving jeweler's marks, and when the marks were reported to the local jeweler, F. H. Towne, he referred to his records and at once identified the timepiece as that of Mr. Ferbrache. Stark wired for a further description of the man and received a telegram Monday morning from the Benton county sheriff giving a description that tallies in every detail with that of Mr. Ferbrache's appearance.
Mrs. Hetty Lane of Seattle, daughter of Mr. Ferbrache, is in Okanogan for a short time. She states that she last saw her father on September 27, when he left, presumably for California. She has not heard from him since his departure. She states that when he left her home he wore a brown suit and the Benton county sheriff says the man found in the river wore a blue suit. The body was found on October 18th and it had the appearance of having been in the water about two weeks, according to the informant.
Peter S. Ferbrache was one of the early settlers in this locality, coming here about fifteen years ago. He located on a homestead west of town, proved up and later sold the place. Later he moved to Hamilton, Skagit county, where he has lived for a number of years.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 9, 1920

James Ferguson  
Death Of James Ferguson.
The community was shocked Tuesday afternoon to learn of the death of Judge James Ferguson, who passed away at his home in the south part of town about 1 o'clock p.m. The death of the respected citizen was wholly unexepected, as few knew of his illness, and those who did had been given the impression the day before that he was improving. The judge had not been in robust health for some time, but was only confined to his bed for about a week. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Episcopal church. The services will be in charge of the Masons and the ceremonies will be at the grave.--Oroville Gazette.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 4, 1919

William Ferrier Buried.
William Ferrier, who was killed some two or three months ago by falling from a mountain side near Loomis, was buried by Coroner McCampbell yesterday. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery. The body has been held all this time in the hopes of locating relatives of the dead man but all efforts in that direction failed.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 6, 1914

Imogene Filer  
Little Child Drowned
Falls into Frazier Creek While at Play
Imogene, the little four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Filer, while at play yesterday afternoon, in some manner unknown, fell into the water of Frazier creek, which runs close by the house and was drowned.
It was probably a couple of hours before the child was missed, when a search was started and the baby recovered from the creek underneath the milk house, which is built over the stream, and on which the child's clothing had caught as it floated down stream. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
The sad tidings were brought into town as the News was going to press, and as telephone communication is impaired, we are unable to give the funeral hour.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 5, 1904

Martha A. Filer  
Obituary
Mrs. Martha A. Filer died at her home in Twisp, Thursday, August 21, 1913, at 10:15 a.m., aged 72 years, 7 months and 13 days.
Martha A. Bacus was born at Springfield, Mo., January 8, 1841.
At the age of 4 years she with her parents moved to Quincey, Ill., where they remained until she was seventeen years old.
She was married to Jacob Filer in 1861, and to the Union was born eleven children; five sons and six daughters, eight of whom survive the deceased, being P. L. and W. B. Filer, of Twisp; Mrs. Maud Charlton and J. H. Filer, of Ellensburg, Wash., Mrs. Juliette Manning, of North Yakima; J. C. Filer of Toppenish; Mrs. Lulu Tuveson, of Kellogg, Idaho; Mrs. Florence Jones, of Winthrop; the the children preceding their mother in death being Edgar B. Filer, Mrs. Fannie Dibble and Mrs. Anna Walter.
Deceased was a pioneer of the Methow Valley, having resided here since the eighties, near her children. Her husband preceded her in death in 1883 while living in Oregon. Soon after his death the family came to Ellensburg, and five years later to the Methow Valley. Deceased was especially esteemed and loved by all the people of this section; hers was the true mother's life of love and devotion. Her departure will be mourned by this community, who will deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Church of Christ, of which she was a devoted member, Rev. S. O. Pool of Wenatchee, conducting services.
The remains were shipped to Ellensburg for interment by the side of those of her husband.--News, Twisp.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - August 28, 1913

Eddie Finsen  
Little Finsen Child Dies. Result of Burns
Miss Melinda Finsen was called to Oroville Tuesday on an extremely sad mission. Her two year-old nephew, Eddie Finsen, was so seriously burned that death resulted. The fatal injury was received Monday evening and the baby died Tuesday.
In company with a four year old playmate the Finsen child was playing in the yard. In some unaccountable manner the children secured some matches and on lighting them the clothing of the Finsen child took fire. The youngster ran to the house, screaming as he went, and the flames were fanned so that before anything could be done to extinguish them the child's body was seriously burned from the knees to the stomach and death resulted from the burns and shock.
Miss Finsen returned to Okanogan yesterday morning.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 13, 1921

Bennett L. Fisher  
Passing Of A Pioneer.
Bennett L. Fisher passed away at Loomis Wednesday, May 23, after a lingering illness. He was born at Marysville, Ohio, September 24, 1863. On April 16, 1890 he united in marriage with Mima Null at Carmi, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, a brother Eli Fisher, of Orondo and six children: Oscar Fisher of Seattle; Buford Fisher of Orondo; Mrs. Guy Burge of Loomis; Mrs. Louisa Daniels of Valley; Mrs. Raymond Prock of Antwine; and Vida Fisher of Loomis. One child died in infancy.
Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 1, 1923
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Doyce C. Fitzhugh  
Doyce C. Fitzhugh, 88, of Brewster, died Monday April 25, 2005. He was born September 15, 1916 to Clarence and Lydia Fitzhugh at Leola, Arkansas.
He married Lula Belle Riggan on May 12, 1934. They moved to Brewster in 1948 where he worked as a carpenter and later became an apple grower. He was a member of the New Testament Baptist Church.
He is survived by four children, one brother and three sisters; 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, three brothers and one sister.
Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 29th at Barnes Chapel with Pastor Albert Fare officiating. Interment will follow at the Brewster Cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Quad City Herald - Brewster, Washington - April 28, 2005
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Bertha Fitzpatrick  
Sudden Death Takes 2 Okanogan People
Mrs. Bertha Fitzpatrick died suddenly at her home on Pogue Flat between 10:30 a.m. and noon Monday. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage, according to Dr. L. S. Dewey, county coroner, who was called to examine the case.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick had been talking to Mrs. Brown over the telephone at about 10 a.m., and had seemed to be in the best of health. There was not the slightest evidence of foul play, so death was assumed to be from natural causes.
Her daughter, Frederica, was unable to find her mother when she returned home at noon, so she decided to make a fire to cook a lunch. She went out to the packing shed to get some material to start a fire, and discovered her mother lying on the ground. Dr. J. G. Lovell was summoned, but Mrs. Fitzpatrick had been dead at least an hour when he arrived.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born and raised at Van Kleeck Hill, Ont. She had taught school in Canada when she met Fred Fitzpatrick. The couple came here as newly weds and settled on an orchard tract on the flat early in 1910, when the project was first opened. Mr. Fitzpatrick had made some money in the Klondike.
In August, 1910, Mr. Fitzpatrick died, shortly after the birth of Frederica, their only child. Mrs. Fitzpatrick stayed on the orchard tract, managing affairs until her death. She suffered from hay fever each summer, so had often gone back to Van Kleeck Hill. Two of her sisters, who were nurses, lived here with her, several years ago.
The deceased was not quite 40 years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her daughter, Frederica; Miss Lighthall, a sister living in California; another sister, Mrs. Brazille, who lives in Seattle; and a brother, Abraham Lighthall of Vancouver, B. C. Mr. Lighthall is named as one of the executors of the estate, and is expected in Okanogan at once. Funeral arrangement will be made when relatives have arrived.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 24, 1922

Fitzpatrick Funeral
The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Fitzpatrick, who died suddenly Monday noon at her home on Pogue Flat, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. John's Episcopal church in this city. Rev. Herman R. Page will conduct the service, which will be held under the auspices of the Order of Eastern Star. Interment will be made in the Okanogan cemetery beside the body of deceased's husband, who was buried there thirteen years ago.
Abram Lighthall, a brother of Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and Miss Alma Fitzpatrick, a sister, are here to attend the funeral. The former is from Vancouver, B. C., and the latter from Seattle.
H. Gordon Kerr has been appointed special executor of the estate of Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and has already qualified. It was necessary to have a special executor to handle the estate in order that the apple crop might be disposed of properly. Mrs. Fitzpatrick's will was made out at Van Kleek Hill, Ont., and it will be necessary to send the instrument back there to have the validity of the paper proved. This will take several weeks, and every day is important in the disposition of the apples at the present time.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 28, 1922

Frederick Fitzpatrick
S. T. Sterling Pays Tribute To F. Fitzpatrick
Nothing in recent years has shocked the community of Pogue Flat like the sudden death of our fellow citizen, Mr. Frederick Fitzpatrick.
Stricken down in the very vigor of manhood with that fatal disease, peritonitis, when he had just succeeded in establishing a beautiful home; when his prospects were exceedingly bright for enjoying his home and comfortable and happy surroundings with all the bright hopes and aspirations, seems sad indeed.
Mr. Fitzpatrick was born at Van Kleek Hill, Ontario, and came to Montana in early life, entering into partnership with an older brother. From there he spent some time in Old Mexico and California, in 1897 joining the great rush to the gold fields of Alaska.
In this Northern land he spent some nine years and succeeded in making a fair competence. In the fall of 1907 he came out, and on January 27, 1907, was married at Vancouver, B. C., to Miss Bertha Lighthall of VanKleek Hill, Ontario. From thence he came to Okanogan county and settled on Pogue Flat.
Suddenly, in the midst of his toil, his time had come, the hour had struck and the clock of time had run down. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon I saw him unhitch his team; he went to the house, and took his bed never to rise.
How forcibly it brings to mind that "In the midst of life we are in death."
He leaves a wife and infant babe. Six brothers, his mother and four sisters survive him, none of whom were able to attend the funeral, except Mrs. T. Brazil of Seattle.
Rev. Chaffee of Omak, assisted by Rev. Thomson and the Masonic order of Okanogan, conducted the funeral services. His body was laid to rest in the new cemetery at Okanogan, overlooking the beautiful valley of the Okanogan. S. T. Sterling
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - September 2, 1910

Fitzpatrick Dead  
Well Known Citizen Succumbs After Brief Illness.
A deep gloom was cast over the community last Friday morning when word was passed around that Fred Fitzpatrick of Epley had died during the previous night. He had been ill with peritonitis for several days and his friends knew his condition was serious but the announcement of death came nevertheless as a shock. The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church in this city Monday morning by Rev. Chaffee of Omak assisted by Rev. James Thomson, and participated in by the Okanogan Masonic lodge of which organization deceased was a member. The funeral was in charge of McCampbell & Armstrong, the local undertakers, and interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery. The pall bearers were selected from the ranks of the Masons as follows: Jas. White, E. F. Brown, F. H. Towne, H. A. Armstrong, Frank Baggott, F. W. Ostermeyer.
Frederick Fitzpatrick was born at Van Kleek Hill, Ontario, forty-one years ago and came to Montana in early life. Later he drifted into old Mexico and from there went with the great rush to Alaska where he spent some nine years and succeeded in accumulating a fair competence. In the fall of 1907 he came down from the north and on January 27th, 1908, was married in Vancouver, B. C., to Miss Bertha Lightball, of Van Kleek Hill, his sweetheart of boyhood days. In the spring of 1909 they came to Okanogan, settling on a fruit tract three miles north of town. In the short time Mr. Fitzpatrick has been here he has made a host of friends and has proven himself to be a kind neighbor, a devoted husband and a worthy citizen. He leaves a wife and an infant daughter. His mother, six brothers and four sisters survive him. Mrs. T. Brazil, a sister from Seattle, was the only one of the bereaved relatives aside from the widow who was able to attend the funeral.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 2, 1910

Nancy Ann Fletcher  
Death Of Pioneer Woman.
W. H. Fletcher of this place was called to Waterville last week on receipt of the news of the death of his mother, the following account of which appeared in the Waterville Empire:
"On last Friday morning the community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of one of its old residents and devoted mothers, Mrs. Nancy Ann McAllister Fletcher. Mrs. Fletcher was taken ill Thursday evening at 8 o'clock and death claimed her in less than twelve hours, she having passed away at 7 o'clock the following morning. Her sudden death was due to a stroke of paralysis from which she quickly became unconscious and never rallied.
Nancy Ann McAllister was born in Wayne county, Indiana, Feb. 18, 1851, and the next year crossed the plains in company with her parents to the state of Washington, settling in Clark county, where she passed her girlhood days and in 1867 was married to John M. Fletcher. After spending a few years in Oregon, they came to Washington and pre-empted a claim near Toler in this county in 1888 and made this their permanent residence.
Her husband, John M. Fletcher, died three years ago and since that time she has made her home in this city with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Bell.
"To cherish her memory and to mourn her loss she leaves the following children: Mrs. D. L. Gillespie, Brewster, Wash.; W. H. Fletcher, Okanogan; R. A. Fletcher, Seattle; Mrs. W. C. Peach, Mansfield; Pearl Fletcher, Withrow; and C. E. Fletcher, Albert F. Fletcher, Mrs. Chas. Bell, F. T. Fletcher and Mrs. Geo. Kinzebach of Waterville."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 27, 1920

Tracy A. Fletcher  
Tracy Albert Fletcher, 43, of Brewster, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in Seattle. She was born in Brewster and was employed as an assistant floor manager at Mill Bay Casino in Manson.
Survivors include her three children; her mother, and five siblings.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Barnes Chapel in Brewster with interment to follow at Millers Cove in Pateros.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - January 14, 2005
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

James S. Ford  
Loomis News Notes
James S. Ford, brother of Postmaster W. J. Ford, passed away at Penticton, B. C., last week. Mr. Ford had been employed on the construction work in British Columbia and was taken ill, later developing in pneumonia. After reaching the hospital he survived but a short time. His brother was promptly notified and left at once to bring back the remains. Interment took place at Loomis cemetery. Services were conducted at Eagle Hall, where a large gathering of friends paid their respects. Rev. Martin, of Oroville, conducted the service. A local quartette furnish appropriate music.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 7, 1921

Robert Forkel  
Robert Ernest Forkel Is Claimed By Death
Death claimed Robert E. Forkel, one of our well known and highly esteemed citizens, last Monday afternoon. The end was not unexpected as he had patiently suffered for several weeks from the effects of cancer in its acute state. The dreaded disease made its appearance just over the heart some weeks ago and everything within the power of the physician was done to eradicate the trouble, but to no avail, as it had seriously affected the heart and lungs before the identity of the disease had been clearly established. The funeral is to be conducted from the residence west of town next Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. George F. Graham of Riverside to have charge of the religious service. The body lies at the McCampbell undertaking parlors in this city.
Robert Ernest Forkel was nearly 65 years of age, having been born October 3, 1848. Saxony, Germany, was his birthplace and he came to the United States in 1884, locating with his family at DesMoines, Iowa, where they remained three years. They then went to Omaha, Neb., and lived there 21 years, coming to Okanogan September 22, 1908, exactly five years previous to the date of his death.
January 11, 1872, deceased was united in marriage to Miss Emily Seume, in his native lnd, and to them were born three sons and four daughters. Deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters--Mrs. Mary Kleffman, Chicago, and Mrs. Charles Schaefer of Okanogan--and two sons, Ernest of this city and Otto of Riverside. He also has a brother living in Texas.
Deceased followed the occupation of shoemaker and had been engaged at his rtade for 51 years steadily. He opened a shop in this city five years ago and established a reputation for competent work and fair dealing, and has a host of friends by whom he will be greatly missed.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 26, 1913

Rosina Fox  
Death Of Mrs. Fox
Mrs. Rosina Fox, aged 68, died at her home on Pogue Flat at 10 p.m. Thursday. She had been paralyzed for the last three years, and suffered a second attack Thursday evening from which she died. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Fox, and six children, Louis, Walter, Hazel and Mesdames Marseleete Hazen, Helene Stribenger and Olga Hunting of Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the undertaking parlors. The services will be conducted by Rev. K. Kohler, Lutheran minister in Omak. Interment will be in the Okanogan cemetery.
The deceased was born and married in Germany, but came to this country soon after her marriage. She had lived in the vicinity for eleven years.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 28, 1922

Katie Frazier  
Mrs. James H. Frazier
Katie Frazier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schilleriff, Sr., of Waterville, died early Sunday morning, after an illness of only nine days, at her home near Malott.
Deceased was born in Russia June 4, 1891. She came to this country with her parents when just a year old, living at Seattle until 1903 when they settled seven miles east of Douglas on a ranch, where she was reared and confirmed in the Lutheran church at Douglas by Rev. Reimann. In the year 1907 she was united in marriage to George Gettman. To this union four children were born. After eight years of married life Mr. Gettman died, leaving the widow and four small children. She was married to James Frazier, of Malott, and to this union two children were born. Deceased resided at Malott until the time of her death.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and six children--Leo, Annie, Edward and Helen Gettman, Fawn and Francis Frazier, from two to twelve years of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 26, 1921

John M. Freeman 
John M. Freeman Killed
Thursday of last week John M. Freeman was thrown from his horse near Havillah and sustained injuries of the head and brain from which he died late in the evening.
It is not known just how the accident occurred but as the saddle was found turned it is thought he was dragged for some distance.
He leaves a wife and five small children to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were held at the residence and interment took place at the Kipling cemetery. Rev. S. J. Osborn officiated.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - September 24, 1915

Nora J. Freeman  
Mrs. C. A. Freeman
The death of Mrs. C. A. Freeman, which occurred at Seattle last Thursday, came as a sad blow to this community. Mrs. Freeman, accompanied by her husband, went to Seattle last Monday, where she was operated upon for goitre. She lived but four hours after the operation.
Funeral services were conducted by Prof. R. W. Dow from the Methodist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Misses Ethyl and Gladys Martin, Alice Stokes, Mrs. N. Irving and Messrs. A. Hall, Ferd Haase Sr., and Ferd Haase, Jr., sang a few selected hymns. Messrs. A. T. LaRue, A. J. Steaffens, Guy Waring, A. J. Haase, R. E. Johnson and Allen Wetsel acted as pall bearers. Many and beautiful floral offerings were laid on and around the casket by loving relatives and friends. The body, which was in charge of Undertaker E. M. Thomas, was laid to rest in the Sullivan Cemetery.
Mrs. Nora J., wife of C. A. Freeman, was born near Warsaw, Missouri, December 4, 1879, and passed from this life at Seattle July 13, 1916. She and her husband were married June 7, 1899, at Warsaw, Missouri, where they lived for four years, when they moved to this place, where the last thirteen years have been spent.
She leaves to mourn her her husband, a daughter, Glenn, four sons, Lawerence, Ralph, Lowell and Rex, the latter an eight months old baby, six brothers and aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kays, living at the place of her birth. Her life was that of a true wife and mother, and her absence will ever be felt. Mr. Freeman and children have the deepest sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to our many kind friends and neighbors who so generously helped us during our late bereavement when we gave up our beloved wife and mother. Especial thanks for the beautiful floral offerings.
C. A. FREEMAN AND CHILDREN
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - July 20, 1916

Wellington French  
Death Of Wellington French, Old Time Resident
Death claimed Wellington French, the well known pioneer, Monday at 9 o'clock a.m. The funeral will be conducted at the Scotch Creek home of the French family Wednesday at 10 a. m. by Rev. Herman Page and Rev. David Brown, and the body will be buried at the Conconully cemetery.
Wellington French was one of the earliest settlers in Okanogan county who remained within its borders. He has always shown the good spirit of the pioneer and his industry and sagacity have accumulated a modest fortune. He was one of the early stockholders of the Commercial Bank and to the credit of his financial judgment it is said that he has never placed a mortgage on his property.
He was born in the province of Quebec on February 28, 1856, and was 65 years old at the time of his death. His parents, Robert and Harriet French, were residents of Canada since childhood. His father was a prominent man in his section and held various important public offices.
Wellington French was the oldest of ten children. A brother, Dr. F. J. French of Okanogan, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Cyr of Seattle and Mrs. C. G. Rodolph of Glendale, are well known here. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Percy George of Omak, and two sons, Robert and Ray.
The deceased was educated in Canada and in 1878 left home to seek his fortune. He traveled to various places in British Columbia, and at one time did placer mining on the Fraser river. In 1885 he came to Okanogan county, and as soon as the land was opened settled on his present place, four miles southeast of Conconully. He brought some cattle with him from British Columbia and during his residence here has maintained a large herd of stock.
On November 11, 1889, Mr. French married Miss Mary McCaskill, who was reared in the same neighborhood as her husband.
On March 22 of this year, Mr. French suffered a stroke of cerebal hemorrhage, and Dr. Paul L. West of Okanogan was called to attend him. The patient rallied from the stroke and had practically recovered by the middle of April, but suffered a second and more severe stroke, from which he never rallied during the last month of his life.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - Mary 24, 1921

Willard S. French  
Father Of Mrs. Glover Dies At The Age of 78
Willard S. French, aged 78, father of Mrs. H. H. Glover of Okanogan, died Sunday night in Seattle after a long illness. Mrs. Glover left last week to be with her father. Mr. Glover has spent considerable time here during the past few years and invested in town property.
He was a pioneer of the state, and lived many years at Creston. He leaves three sons, Arthur B. French of Spokane, Reiff French of Seattle, and J. B. French of New Orleans; and three daughters, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. C. E. Funkhauser of Creston and Mrs. E. C. Lanter of Seattle.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 27, 1921

David Galbraith
Sudden Call of Death To David Galbraith
The angel of death suddenly called David Galbraith Monday afternoon while he was in town attending to the regular duties of the day. Mr. Galbraith came to town Monday noon to do a bit of his regular shopping and to have some pipe riveted. He stopped at the home of C. J. Boppell and when invited to lunch made the excuse that his stomach had been bothering him a bit of late but otherwise seemed to be in his usual robust health for a man passed seventy years of age.
The end came quickly, quietly and painlessly a very short time later as Mr. Galbraith was standing in the plumbing establishment of Clarence Petitt waiting for his little job to be completed. In an apparent attempt to step away from the bench where he was standing he bumped into the person next to him, excused himself for his clumsiness and quietly sank to the floor as his spirit left the body.
Mr. Galbraith was not only one of the respected pioneers of the Omak community but he was a true Christian gentleman who always had a glad word or a kind act for all with whom he met in the daily rounds of life and while his taking away so suddenly is a great shock to his friends they are glad that the end came as he had devoutly wished that it should, without any slow lingering illness.
At the request of relatives in Tennessee, local friends arranged and held the funeral service at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. The music was in charge of Mrs. George B. Ladd, at the organ, and a quartette composed of Miss Ethel Campbell, Mrs. Lawrence Gillings, F. R. Hendrick and L. O. Swensorf. Revs. C. J. Boppell and David Brown both made very pleasing and appropriate remarks upon the good life and example of the deceased. The members of the local Masonic lodge attended in a body and the church was well filled with the friends who came to pay their last respects to a true and noble citizen. Interment was made in the Omak Cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 31, 1920

John Galler
Community's Oldest Resident Passes On
"Dutch John" Galler, Aged 108, Dies at the Home of His Son, Wm. Galler, Wednesday Night. One of Earliest Omak White Settlers
Word was brought to town Thursday morning of the death of John Galler, who was not only one of the early white settlers in this part of the valley, but also its oldest resident in point of age.
Mr. Galler first settled near where Wenatchee now stands but later moved to the central part of the Okanogan valley and has been a resident of this section ever since.
As nearly as can be figured out by his children, Mr. Galler was 108 years 1 month and 23 days. He was of German descent, coming to this country when but a lad, and his memory of historical events of early days in both Europe and this country was remarkable as was his strength as he had always led an active life and was able to care for himself up to the time of his death.
Funeral at Mission Friday at 2:30 p.m.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - February 25, 1921

Cyril Gamble  
Obituary
Cyril Gamble passed away Tuesday evening the home of his parents after a lingering illness of two and one-half years. Cyril Gamble was born in Brewster on the 3rd day of September 1901. Two and one half years ago Cyril was going to Alta Lake with a party of high school students when the Ford car they were in became unmanageable through excessive speed and run into a deep ditch overturning the car and breaking the back of Cyril. He was taken to the hospital at Pateros and later moved to his home here where he has been ever since confined to his bed. No human being will every know to what extent he suffered bodily, but true to his spartan courage never complaining taking up his cross and bearing it manfully to the very end. Funeral ceremony was held Thursday afternoon and burial was at the Locust Grove Cemetery.
He leaves a mother, father and sister, besides other relatives to mourn his end.
Cyril Gamble was of a kindly loving disposition and to know the young man was to love and respect the many sterling qualities. The many friends of the sorrowing relatives extend their sympathy to them in their hour of trouble.
Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - December 7, 1923

George J. Gardiner  
George J. Gardiner, Pioneer and County Engineer, is Called by Death
County Engineer George J. Gardiner died at noon Monday. Suffering for a number of years with a weak heart, and acutely afflicted thereby for the last few months, Mr. Gardiner has been scarcely able to sleep or enjoy rest in any manner, and his death came after a brave struggle to fight off the inevitable.
Mr. Gardiner's wife was visiting in North Yakima at the time of his death. She was notified and is expected to arrive at Okanogan on this afternoon's train when definite arrangements will be made for the funeral which in all probability will be held at Oroville, where they have lived for a number of years. In the meantime the body lies at the Okanogan Undertaking parlors in charge of the local I. O. O. F. lodge, of which order deceased was a member. The funeral will probably be in charge of the Oroville lodge.
Mr. Gardiner was a pioneer of Okanogan county, an engineer of exceptional ability, and a man who stood high in the esteem of all who knew him. The engineer's office at the court house was closed yesterday out of respect to his memory and the county commissioners passed special resolutions of condolence.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 8, 1915

Mrs. Bern Garigen  
Death Of Mrs. Garigen.
The death of Mrs. Bern Garigen occurred Friday last at the Riverside hospital, where she had been taken a few days before suffering from typhoid fever. He funeral was held Monday morning at the Catholic Church in this city, Rev. Father Tritz officiating. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Mrs. Garigen was a young mother, highly respected in this community. She had spent almost her entire life in the Happy Hill section and the esteem in which she was held there was attested to by the people of that section attending the funeral almost to a person.
Deceased was born in North Carolina May 2, 1892, and came to Okanogan county when a mere child with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cogdill, who settled on a ranch on Happy Hill. She was married to Mr. Garigen in 1908, and a son and two daughters survive. She was a sister of Mrs. Jess Bolin and Mrs. Wm. Bolin, and leaves a brother, living in North Carolina.
The local Catholic church, where son with wonderful offerings of handsomely decorated for the occa- the funeral service was held, was flowers. The funeral was under the direction of the local undertaker, Ed Yarwood.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 9, 1919

Mat Garigen  
Badly Injured, Lies In Cold For 7 Hours
Mat Garigen Victim of Serious Accident.
Arlington Grade Near Ruby, Scene of Bad Spill Caused by Broken Neck Yoke
Thrown from a four horse load of poles and rendered unconscious through a multitude of injuries, Mat Garigen, a pioneer of the county, lay helpless for several hours Tuesday on the grade leading to the Arlington mines section above the old town of Ruby. When discovered by Wm. Jay, who went in search for him, Garigen had regained his senses but was almost frozen and suffering from several broken ribs, a broken hip, and painful bruises on his jaw, arms and elsewhere. The unfortunate man was removed to the Oroville hospital Wednesday, where it was thought an operation would be necessary to restore his ribs to their proper position. Fear is expressed also that the exposure may bring on pneumonia.
Garigen has displayed remarkable stamina for a man of his years and barring complications is expected to recover, although he will be laid up for several months. He is about 59 years old. His wife died at their home on Happy Hill from a stroke of paralysis on October 20th.
The victim's version of the accident is that a neck yoke gave way and he was unable to prevent his load crowding the horses, who became unmanageable. Garigen did not know just how his injuries were sustained, but it appears that he was thrown from his high seat with considerable violence onto the upper side of the grade among jagged rocks. The wagon, when found was crossways of the road. The horses broke loose and remained at the scene of the accident. Upon regaining consciousness, Garigen attempted to frighten the horses in the hope that they would go home and attract someone to his aid. One horse, however, had become tied to a tree by the reins and the others would not leave.
Wm. Jay, who had gone down the grade a short time ahead of Garigen, became alarmed when after several hours his neighbor did not pass on his way home. Jay started out afoot and found the unfortunate man. He immediately returned down the hill to summon help, and on the Salmon creek road met Dr. C. W. Lane, enroute to Conconully on a professional call.
Garigen was removed to his home and temporarily made as comfortable as possible, and Wednesday morning was taken to the hospital at Oroville in the Bureau hotel bus. Chas. A. Lindsay, accompanied by Ben Garigen of Okanogan, saw him at his home and the injured man displayed the greatest fortitude. Mrs. Claude George of Omak, a step-daughter, was also present.
Realizing the seriousness of his condition, Garigen unconcernedly gave attention to business affairs and asked that Attorney W. C. Gresham be summoned to prepare his will, with a thought for the care of his live stock, he also discussed the advisability of holding an immediate public aution.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 30, 1918

Mat Garigen Dead At Oroville From Injuries Sustained Last Week
Word reached The Independent at noon Friday that Mat Garigen had died during the previous night from injuries and exposure sustained a week ago Tuesday when he was thrown from a load of poles on the Arlington grade near old Ruby and lay for about seven hours in the cold, suffering from broken ribs and other serious injuries. Death occured at the Oroville hospital, where the deceased was taken the day following his accident.
Garigen was one of the pioneers of the Happy Hill district, where he owned considerable property. His wife died in October. He leaves a stepdaughter, Mrs. Claude George of Omak, and a brother, Ben, of Okanogan.
Arrangements were made to ship the remains to Okanogan on today's train.
The funeral services will be held at the Catholic church in this city Sunday morning at 9 o'clock by Fr. Tritz. Interment will be at the Conconully cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 7, 1918

Death Of Mat Garigan  
Mat Garigen died at the Oroville General hospital Thursday of last week, this paper going to press too early to make the announcement in the last issue. Mr. Garigen was the victim of a shocking accident. He was thrown upon the rocks from a load of wood and laid out for several hours in the cold before he was discovered, the accident occurring near the old town of Ruby. He was brouguht to Oroville and upon examination it was found that his hip was broken and several ribs fractured. He also suffered from internal injuries which were the cause of death. It was impossible for the physicians to check a constant hemorrhage, and the patient was too weak to risk an operation. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker L. W. Barnes and prepared for shipment, going to Okanogan Saturday morning. The deceased was among the oldest residents of the county, locating in the Happy Hill district, near Conconully, some 30 years ago, where he owned considerable land. He was a man about 60 years of age. His wife died last October.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 13, 1918

John C. Garrett  
Pioneer John C. Garrett Dies in Chelan.
The sad intelligence was received here yesterday morning of the death of Hon. John C. Garrett, an esteemed citizen of this valley, who died in Chelan yesterday morning at 2 o'clock.
Members of the family left at once for Chelan, where they will take charge of the remains.
The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children, two of whom, R. C. Garrett and Mrs. R. N. Miller, live here, and a son and five daughters live in Harney county, Ore. They have been notified.
J. C. Garrett was born in Tennessee, and was 69 years of age November 10 last. During the war he served in the confederate army.
The news of his death causes much sorrow in this valley where he has lived for the past eight years, and where he was uniformly loved and esteemed.
Mrs. Garrett and daughter, Mrs. Miller, were present at the bedside when death came. Up to the hour of going to press, funeral arrangements had not been completed.
Deceased was past chancellor in the local lodge, Knights of Pythias, and the Chelan lodge has been notified to render all possible assistance.
It is probable burial will be made at Chelan.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - May 1, 1908

Etta Gay  
Sudden Death
Mrs. Ralf Gay died quite suddenly at her home on the west side of the Similkameen river, near Oroville, Sunday. The deceased was a victim of heart disease. The funeral took place from the Metrodist church Monday afternoon, Rev. U. C. Smothers, assisted by Rev. J. A. Spencer, conducting the services.
Miss Etta Heady, the maiden name of the deceased, was born September 13, 1894, at Ottumwa, Iowa, and hence was aged 23 years, 9 months and 17 days. She was married to Ralf Gay at Red Oak, Iowa, January 8, 1913. She was the mother of two children, one a girl four years of age and a boy aged 14 months. She leaves a husband, two children, father, mother, three brothers and four sisters to mourn her loss. The deceased and family have resided near Oroville only a short time, but she won friends with all with whom she came in contact. The sympathy of the community goes out to the stricken husband and relatives.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - July 5, 1918

Harry W. George  
Harry W. George Succumbs To Typhoid.
People of this community were grieved early in the week to hear of the recent death at Twin Falls, Idaho, of Harry W. George, a well known young man of Omak. The cause of his death was typhoid fever which he contracted while on a visit to the Idaho town. He left here several weeks ago to attend the land drawing at Twin Falls and shortly after reaching that place became ill. He was in a hospital some two weeks and according to reports received by relatives at Omak, was improving. Then suddenly came a change for the worse and on Monday of last week he passed away.
The body was prepared for shipment home and arrived Thursday. That afternoon at 3 o'clock funeral service was conducted at the family residence near Omak, Rev. Jas. Thomson Jr. officiating. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery.
Harry W. George was an exemplary young man and his untimely taking off is deeply mourned by a large acquaintance. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard George, pioneer settlers of the Okanogan valley, and was 25 years of age, having been born in Cresson City, Ill.
For some time deceased was engaged at work in the Reclamation Service on the Okanogan project, and the pall bearers at his funeral were selected from his former associates in in the work.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 18, 1908

John Claude George
Obituary
John Claude George was born August 28, 1881, at Crescent City, Illinois. Coming to Omak in 1903, he homesteaded part of what is now the Town of Omak.
In 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Teresa Webb, to this union were born two sons and two daughters.
Mr. George departed this life July 16, 1920, after several years of persistent struggle against the dread disease tuberculosis.
Besides being one of the early platters of the town of Omak Mr. George was one of the town's pioneer merchants and boosters, being also one of the first auto owners and garage men in Okanogan county and he took his place in all the early enterprises that bid fair to make this community a better place in which to live.
While quite a young man, he made his confession of faith and became a member of the Methodist church where he was for many years an active worker. Later, he became less interested but during the last days of his life turned again to his former faith regretting that he had not remained true to it.
Those surviving are his wife, four children, parents and four brothers.
Interment was made at Omak cemetery Sunday, July 18, 1920.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - July 23, 1920

Methow George  
Methow George Dead
Old Methow George, one of the best liked Indians who regularly visit this valley during the summer fishing season, is no more. George met his death Wednesday evening in the Okanogan river by slipping off the ice into the chilly water, and before assistance arrived his life was extinct. The death of the Indian will be much regretted by a large number of people in the county, as he was looked upon with general favor. Methow George has been a taxpayer here for some years. The place now owned by J. D. Lyda was purchased from him, but at the time of his death, he was residing on his ranch in the Okanogan valley. He is survived by his wife, Jenny, to whom he was married prior to white settlement of this region. Fourteen children were born to the happy pair, the last of which died on the banks of Twisp, near this town, last summer.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - February 21, 1908

Sid Gibson  
Sid Gibson Dead.
Sid Gibson, for the past ten years a resident of Conconully, died there November 11 at the age of 48 years. Burial was in the Conconully cemetery on November 12. Gibson is survived by six children, the three eldest being Minnie, Bert and Elmer.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 15, 1921

Will Gibson  
Will Gibson, a farmer living on Wolf Hill, north of Conconully, was found dead in the road about three miles from his home Tuesday evening, a victim, the officials believe, of heart failure.
Mr. Gibson went to Conconully Tuesday morning on horseback, did some trading at the Grahlman-Bown store, and left for home about 9:30. When evening came and he did not arrive, the family became concerned and telephoned to town to ascertain if he was still there. Mr. Grahlman answered the phone call and notified Mrs. Gibson that her husband had left for home early in the day. It was surmised that something had gone wrong and it was arranged to have a searching party leave at each end of the line at the same time. Mrs. Gibson's son and a neighbor left the home and a party of Conconully people started from town. About three miles from the Gibson home the son and friend came upon the body of Mr. Gibson lying across the road, face upward, with left hand clasped tight over his heart.
The body was left undisturbed during the night and the following morning the sheriff and prosecuting attorney were notified. Mr. Johnson telephoned to Dr. Polk of Conconully to make an examination of the body in the morning and in company with Deputy Ward the prosecuting attorney went up to where the body was found. There was a slight bruise on one cheek and a scratch on the head, both of which the officials believe, were caused by the fall from the horse. Everything indicated that heartfailure was the cause of death, Mr. Gibson having been troubled with his heart for some time previous.
Deceased was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and nine children, some of whom have attained their majority. He came to Okanogan county about thirteen years ago from North Carolina. His mother lives in that vicinity, also several brothers. The funeral was held Thursday at Conconully.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 21, 1915

Albert C. Gillespie  
Death Of A. C. Gillespie.
An old resident of Okanogan county and a pioneer of Eastern Washington passed away at Brewster, last week, when Albert C. Gillespie answered the last summons, and his death removes a worthy citizen and a very old friend and acquaintance of the editor of this paper. Al. Gillespie, as he was best known among his familiars, was a man of sterling character, a staunch friend a public spirited citizen, beloved and respected by those who knew him best. He has been failing for months, but few realized that his ailment was of so serious a nature and the hope was entertained that he would eventually regain his normal rugged health. During his lifetime Mr. Gillespie took an active part in the civic affairs of the community in which he lived and was always a prominent worker in the ranks of the republican party. In the old convention days no political gathering of that description fathered by the members of his party was complete without his presence.
Our acquaintance with Mr. Gillespie extended back to the summer of 1884 when he first located at Cheney, at that time one of the most important towns along the Northern Pacific railroad, vying for supremacy with its near neighbor, Spokane Falls. Then, again, when through the changes time works we accepted a position in the land office at Waterville county. In after years we again met the deceased frequently, when changed conditions brought us to the Okanogan country. The friendship formed in 1884 continued throughout the years, and we read of the death of Al. Gillespie with feelings of the keenest regret and sorrow.
Mr. Gillespie located at Brewster 15 years ago, where he has continuously been engaged in the mercantile business. He leaves a wife, mother, two sons and a brother, Dave L. Gillespie, editor of the Brewster Herald, to mourn his loss. The family have our sincere sympathy in this hour of their deep affliction.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 5, 1918

Martin Gillihan  
Martin Gillihan Dead.
The Portland Oregonian, of January 27, contains the following article, concerning the death of Martin Gillihan, father of J. T. Gillihan, of this place:
Martin Gillihan, one of the best known of the Oregon pioneers, passed away at his home on Sauvie's Island, where he has lived for the past 55 years. One year ago Mr. Gillihan suffered a stroke of paralysis and never completely regained his health. Another stroke of the same malady was the immediate cause of his death.
Martin Gillihan was born in Jackson county, Tennessee, October 30, 1824. He was but 6 years of age when his parents removed to Greene county, Illinois, from which locality they went to Polk county, Missouri, at the end of three years. In the spring of 1844 he started across the overland trail with ox teams and driving a band of cattle. After six months of hardship he arrived in Washington county, Oregon. In the fall of 1846 he settled upon a large farm on Sauvie's Island, which he subsequently traded for three horses and went to California.
In 1849 Mr. Gillihan returned to Oregon and again located on Sauvie's Island, where he had since resided on a farm of 900 acres. The year following his return he married Miss Sarah C. Howell, of Millerstown, Pa. Eight of their thirteen children are still living. Mrs. Gillihan died two years ago.
The funeral services were held at the family home Sunday last, interment being made in the family lot at the Vancouver cemetery. The pallbearers were members of the Oregon Pioneer Association, of which deceased was a prominent member.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 2, 1906

James A. Gilmour  
Death Of J. A. Gilmour.
Saturday afternoon James A. Gilmour father of Guy Gilmour, of this place, died at the Oroville General hospital after a long illness, and in his death passed away one of those old pioneers of the west, the ranks of which have been so depleted by the ravages of time that few are left to tell of the days of '49.
The deceased was born in Missouri in 1843, and hence had reached his 76th year. When an infant his family moved to Illinois and in 1849 his parents crossed the plains to Oregon in an ox drawn prairie schooner. The deceased spent 70 years in Oregon and Washington. He was a blacksmith by trade, but like almost all of the men who came west he took up the mining game and followed it until age incapacitated him from active work. He came to Okanogan county in very early days and was at Ruby when that old camp was in the zenith of its prosperity. At the time of his death he still owned mining claims near Keller which he long dreamed would make him rich. During his residence in Okanogan county he had many friends among the old timers. Of late years he has made his home with his son, James Gilmour, at Cappose, Oregon.
The deceased was a victim of Brights disease and has been failing for months. He wanted to reach Republic and consult his old friend Dr. C. F. Webb, but when he reached the home of his son in this place, hardly two weeks ago, his condition was such that he had to be placed in the hospital. The disease had reached such a stage that there was no earthly help for the unfortunate old pioneer.
The deceased leaves two sons, Guy A. Gilmour, of Oroville, and James Gilmour, of Cappose, Oregon, and six grand children to mourn his death. The funeral took place from L. W. Barnes' undertaking parlors Tuesday, and a large number of friends and acquaintances attended to show their last respects to the departed.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 2, 1919

Rosa M. Goermer
Rosa M. Goermer Called By Death
Had Lived Here Since 1910; Body Taken East for Burial
Rosa M. Goermer died Sunday after an illness of only a few days.
She was born April 16, 1862 in Tiffin, Ohio. She married Louis L. Goermer on April 19, 1890 at Detroit, Mich. They came to Okanogan in 1910. Mr. Goermer died in June, 1930.
Mrs. Goermer leaves two adopted daughters, Mrs. Art Goff and Miss Grace Goermer; a granddaughter, Mary Lou Goff; two nieces and one nephew in California, and two nieces in Ohio.
She will be buried beside her husband and sister in Mt. Clemens, Mich.
Abstracted from the original - The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 8, 1943

Naomi R. Goff
Services Are Set For Naomi R. Goff
Naomi Ruth Goff died October 1st in Omak. Services will be held on Thursday in Okanogan at the Episcopal church.
She was born May 22, 1915 at Pittsburg, PA. She married Arthur Goff in Okanogan on November 12, 1934.
She is survived by her husband and daughter, Mary Lou of Okanogan and a sister, Mrs. Grace Goermer, Arcadia, California.
Burial will be in the Okanogan cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - October 4, 1951

J. E. Goggins  
Death of Dr. Goggins.
A report has been received here announcing the death of Dr. J. E. Goggins of Conconully, at his home in that town on Monday last, Oct. 21st, but no particulars were given. The deceased was a highly educated physician of great skill and large experience, and his demise will be keenly felt in both the business and social circles of his home town and the county at large. The deceased leaves a wife and one child, and the deepest sympathy of the entire community in which he dwelt will go out to the bereaved wife and fatherless little one.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 25, 1907

Frances E. Graham  
Frances E. Graham
The Death Angel relieved the sufferings of "Grandma" Graham Monday morning at 3 o'clock. Surrounded by those nearest and dearest her she passed away after a severe illness of about three weeks, death resulting from cancer.
Frances Evans was born seventy-seven years ago at Carlton Place, Ontario. In 1858 she was married to William J. Graham, and to them nine children were born, five of whom survive. These are Frank C. and Miss Annie of Okanogan; James S. of Malott; Joseph A. of Aberdeen, and William J., Jr., of Ontario. All were present at the time of her death except the last named. Her husband died thirteen years ago.
The funeral will be held this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the local lodge of Rebekahs. Rev. J. O. Hawk of the Methodist church will have charge of the services. Deceased was prominently identified with the Rebekah organization and had been a life-long member of the Methodist church.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 1, 1915
Submitted by Clara Jacobson

Artie Grant  
Mrs. Chas. Grant Dead
At 12:15 Wednesday morning Mrs. Chas. Grant, of Methow, passed away at the Milnor home. The direct cause of her death was exopthalmic goitre. Mrs. Grant had been in ill health for some time, but her ailment was not thought serious until a few days ago, when medical advice was sought, with the result that Mrs. Grant was brought from her home and placed under the care of a trained nurse at this place. Everything possible was done, but to no avail. Her untimely death is mourned by a widower and two small children, a girl of four years and a boy of one year, as well as a host of friends.
Mrs. Grant, who was Miss Artie Cook, a niece of Joe Cook who has a ranch on Texas creek, before she married Mr. Grant about six years ago, was born at Appleton City, Missouri, thirty-three years ago. Her parents still reside at that place. She came west to visit her uncle. During this visit she met and married Mr. Grant, who is one of the pioneers of the Methow, having settled here twenty-two years ago. He is known from one end of the valley to the other and has a host of sympathisers in his present bereavement.
Funeral services were held at Methow at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon and interment was made at that place.
Mrs. Grant's parents have been notified of the death of their daughter and arrive here sometime next week.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 24, 1911

William J. Greenaway  
W. J. Greenaway Dies From Ptomaine Poisoning
William James Greenaway, a resident of the reservation, died Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, following an attack of ptomaine poisoning. Death resulted, it is thought from eating canned beef. Other members of the family partook of the same meat, but were not sick, and the family assumed that Mr. Greenaway ate the outside slice and that the balance was not contaminated.
He was brought to Okanogan for medical treatment but lived only a short time.
The deceased was past 51 years of age. He was born in Ontario, Canada, October 4, 1869. He came west 36 years ago, and was married in 1895 to Miss Effie Marshall in Douglas county. Six children were born, four of whom are now living, Mrs. Stuttler of Bridgeport, Vernard and Retha Greenaway. A daughter, Mamie, died in 1918, and another daughter died 14 years ago.
For 20 years, Mr. Greenaway had been a member of the Christian church.
Besides the immediate family, the deceased is survived by his father, mother, two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Okanogan Undertaking Company. Burial was at the Bridgeport cemetery at 2 o'clock today.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 5, 1921

Chester R. Gregory  
Riverside, Calif. - Chester Roy Gregory, 82, a former resident of the Entiat Valley, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1993, at Riverside.
He was born Sept. 2, 1911, to John and Lela Gregory at Grapevine, Ark. He lived in the Entiat Valley and raised quarter horses. He moved to Riverside three years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Sophronia of Riverside; one son; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - October 6, 1993
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Paul Fredrick Greve
Obituary
Paul Fredrick Greve was born January 19, 1872 at Kiel, Wisconsin where he attended business college in Milwaukee. He began his business career in a store at Ida Grove, Iowa, thence moving to Holstein. Soon thereafter he and three companions set sail in a sloop down the Mississippi river, thence proceeding to Florida by way of the Gulf of Mexico. Later he entered into the employ of the M. E. Smith Wholesale Dry Goods Co. in Omaha, Neb., having for his territory the states of Dakota and Wyoming. He was also one of the organizers of the Northwest School of Taxidermy.
He was married June 21, 1905 to Nina M. Daniels in Omaha, Neb., coming from there to Wenatchee in March 1906 and from there purchasing a part of the Baker homestead near Riverside. Here he planted and developed one of the finest orchards under the Government Okanogan Project.
In the death of Mr. Greve the community has lost a good citizen as well as an efficient business man, one who in spite of years of toil met every one of life's rebuffs with a smile.
He left to mourn his death his wife, Nina M. Greve of Riverside, Washington, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held in Portland, Oregon, Sunday, December fourth, where the remains will be laid to rest in the Mount Scott Cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - November 25, 1921

Mary Griffin  
Mrs. Griffin Dies
Mrs. Mary Griffin died at her home in Riverside at 4 a. m. Friday, following a serious illness of several weeks. She was unconscious for nearly ten days.
The deceased was one of the old pioneers of the county, coming to Washington before it was a state, and settling down in Okanogan county in the late 80s.
The old Griffin ranch was located where Ellisforde now stands. Her husband, who died several years ago, was one of the noted citizens of the county, and served as one of the first county commissioners.
Mrs. Griffin was nearly seventy years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Tom Jones and Ross Griffin, both live at Riverside. Frank Griffin is living at Oroville.
Funeral services will be held at the church in Riverside at 11 a.m. Saturday. At 1 p.m. the body will be taken to Oroville for burial by the side of her husband in the Oroville cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 19, 1922

Anna Gronlund  
Death Of Mrs. Gronlund
Mrs. Anna Gronlund, wife of K. J. Granlund, a well known farmer living in this vicinity, died at the Oroville General hospital Thursday morning of diabetes. The deceased has been ailing for two or three months, but was able to be around attending to her household duties until Monday, when she was taken to the hospital. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30.
Anna Gronlund was a native of Sweden and aged 54 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was married 34 years ago and was the mother of four children, and has raised an adopted son. The eldest son is now in France, a member of Co. B, 103d Engineers. She had lived in this country seven years. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. She was a devoted wife and a most loving mother. Much of her break down is attributed to worry over her son in the army. The sympathy of friends and neighbors go out to the family in this hour of their great affliction.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - July 12, 1918

Con Guiney  
Pioneer Passes On
After a short illness of only a few weeks, Con Guiney died at the home of relatives on the reservation Tuesday night.
Mr. Guiney had reached the ripe old age of 75 years and had thus enjoyed a bit of borrowed time over the alloted Bible time.
Con Guiney was a native of Ireland, coming to this country in his youth he first settled in the state of New York but soon took up the western trail until he located in the Wenatchee and later in the Okanogan valley.
A wife and three children, two of whom are adopted, are left to mourn their loss.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Mission Thursday forenoon and a large circle of relatives and friends were present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Services were in charge of Father Caldi and interment made at the Mission cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - June 17, 1921

C. W. Gunderson  
C. W. Gunderson, Homesteader, Meets Death
Skull Crushed When Wagon Runs Over Body.
Young Man Had Lived Here Only Three Months--Body Shipped to Seattle.
C. W. Gunderson, a homesteader living near Duley lake, was accidentally killed Tuesday, when a team which apparently he was leading through a gate on the ranch of Miss Anderson, a neighbor, knocked him down and ran over him in such a way that one of the wheels of the wagon passed over his head and crushed the skull. The team, running at large was discovered by Miss Anderson, who began a search for the driver and found Gunderson lying in the road unconscious. The lady at once notified neighbors and Dr. C. W. Lane was sent for but before his arrival life had passed from the unforunate young man.
Gunderson had just visited the Anderson home and secured a hay rack and was passing through Miss Anderson's gate when the accident occurred. From all appearances he had opnd the gate and was leading the team through. The horses were rather fractious and probably took fright and got beyond his control.
Gunderson was 28 years of age, was unmarried, and had been here only about three months. He came from Seattle where his mother, two brothers and a sister live. He was a class 1A man in the selective draft and expected to go with the August contingent. He was a brother of Mrs. Henry Sammett, also a reservation homesteader.
The body was brought to Okanogan by Undertaker Ed. Yarwood and prepared for shipment. A brother, A. M. Gunderson, arrived Wednesday night from Seattle and took the body Thursday to Seattle for burial.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 27, 1918

George W. Hamilton  
Geo. W. Hamilton.
A. B. Hamilton of Pleasant Valley was apprised recently of the death of his father, George W. Hamilton, in California. Deceased was 81 years old, and death came a few weeks after he had been stricken with paralysis. Although bodily disabled by the stroke, his mind was clear to the end and when he realized that he was dying cheerfully bid farewell to his relatives and friends and told them he would blaze the trail for them to the other world.
Mr. Hamilton lived in this section about six or seven years and proved up on a valuable piece of land in Pleasant Valley. About five years ago he returned to his old home in California to spend his last days. He was a native of Ohio. Leaving Illinois when a lad, he started April 1, 1850, for California, arriving at Hangtown, now Placreville, on August 11th. In 1856 he was married at Stony Point, in Sonoma county, and fifteen years ago his wife died in the same room in which they were married. He has four sons and five daughters.
Mr. Hamilton will be remembered locally as a hale and hearty old gentleman with a kind word for everyone, fond of outdoor life, and was never happier than when presenting some friend with a nice string of trout or directing a fellow hunter to his favorite shooting grounds. He has many friends in Okanogan who will regret to hear of his death.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 1, 1915

Arthur B. Hamilton  
Arthur B. Hamilton Dies In California
Mrs. Jacob Parks of Pleasant Valley has received word that her father, Arthur B. Hamilton, passed away at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., last Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Hamilton will be kindly remembered by a large number of acquaintances in Okanogan, having lived near here for some seventeen years, and being held in high esteem. The following biographical sketch is furnished us by Mrs. Parks:
"Arthur B. Hamilton was born about 1859 at Stoney Point, not far from Santa Rosa, California, in a large old house on his father's homestead which had been a roadside inn, in the old days when San Francisco was a mere hamlet, and where his parents were married and his mother died after having raised a family of nine children to manhood and womanhood.
"In 1888 he was married to Elizabeth Durrenberger at Silver City, Nevada.
"He spent many years in the mines of Nevada and California and in 1902 came to Okanogan, where he took up a homestead in Pleasant Valley. Here he lived seventeen years when his failing health caused him to return to California in hopes of finding relief in the milder southern climate. But his health continued to fail and he passed away March 19th at his home in Mill Valley and was laid to rest at Oakland.
"Mr. Hamilton was always a staunch supporter of all public spirited enterprises, such as the grange, livestock associations, telephones, good roads, schools and the various war drives. He was a kind and loving father and a loyal friend.
"Those left to mourn his loss are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton; his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Parks; her three children; two sons, Earle, of Chicago and Courtney of Mill Valley; five sisters, Mrs. Walter Jones of Bloomfield, Cal.; Mrs. John Beckett of Los Angeles; Mrs. John Barrett, Mrs. Martin Hamlin and Mrs. Gordon Fadden, all of San Francisco; and two brothers, Dr. J. W. Hamilton of Oakland, and C. D. Hamilton of Modesto."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 25, 1922

Mary E. Hamilton  
Death Calls An Early Pioneer
Brief mention was made last week of the death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hamilton of Malott, stepmother of Mrs. L. C. Malott. Mrs. Hamilton died October 16th at the home of her son Frank R. Hamilton in Sedro-Woolley, where she had been taken but a few days previously, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Malott. She had been confined to her bed almost continually for four months, the complaint being dropsy.
Had "Grandma" Hamilton lived until next month, she would have reached the age of 78. With her husband and several children, she crossed the plains from Iowa in 1862, settling in California. The usual method of travel in those days--a caravan or covered wagon--made the trip long and tedious, covering several months time. Mr. Hamilton died thirty-five years ago at the age of 63 years.
Three sons survive, all located in the west, Frank R. at Sedro-Woolley, Edward at Oakland, California, and Chas. G. at Silver City, Nevada. An only daughter died a year ago at Eugene, Oregon.
Mrs. Hamilton first visited Malott sixteen years ago. Again seven years ago she made a prolonged stay, and eighteen months ago she came to this section to make her home. The old lady retained all her faculties until the end. Realizing that death was only a question of a short time, her one hope was to reach the home of her nearest son at Sedro-Woolley. Last month, her condition seemed favorable for the effort and plans were made accordingly. The job and anticipation rallied strength and Mrs. Hamilton made the trip to the outside and arrived at her son's home feeling better than for several months. Her energy had been sapped, however, and the reaction resulted in death, the end coming peacefully. Mrs. Malott was present at the time of death, but Mr. Malott had been home but a few hours when the sad message was sent the family here.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 29, 1909

Frank Haney  
Frank Haney, Pioneer Citizen, Called By Death
Frank Haney, one of the pioneers of the Spring Coulee section, died last Saturday, October 31st, after a lingering illness with cancer. The funeral was held Sunday at the parlors of the local undertaking association conducted by Mr. Yarwood. The religious ceremony was in charge of Rev. Mikel of the Baptist church, and interment was made in Okanogan cemetery.
Mr. Haney was 60 years of age and was born in New Brunswick. He came to Okanogan county ten years ago, locating on the place southwest of town that has been his home since. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and four children--James, Mazie, Nora, Lois and Frank; two brothers, Harris and William Haney; two sisters, Mrs. L. M. Kahlow and Mrs. S. W. Dow.
Mr. Haney was a good citizen, highly respected by all who knew him, and his departure will be a distinctive loss to the community.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 6, 1914

William M. Harkins  
Death Of Wm. M. Harkins.
Last Friday night, after a lingering illness of many months caused chiefly by physical breaking down from old age, William M. Harkins, a pioneer resident of Oregon and Washington, died at the home of H. P. Decent, at Loomis where he has been cared for for some time. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, and a large number of old friends and acquaintances of the family followed the remains to their last resting place in Mountain View cemetery.
The deceased was born in Arkansas and was between 72 and 73 years of age at the time of death. When a young man he came west, locating in the Willemette valley, where he long engaged in farming. From Oregon he came north about 1893 and located at Loomis and while he has been considerable of a wanderer since that time much of his latter life has been spent in the old camp. The deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Gregg and Mrs. J. L. Masters, both of Oroville, and one son, Earl, of San Francisco. His wife died at Loomis in 1895.
The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 17, 1920

Marie Wood Harvey  
N. Marie (Wood) Harvey
Malott
N. Marie (Wood) Harvey, 68, died at her home on January 15.
She was born May 15, 1933 in Fordyce, AR to Edmund and Pearl Gill Wood. She married William Elton Harvey, Sr. on Aug. 27, 1951. They made their home in Omak.
Survivors include two daughters, five grandchildren, one great-grandson, one brother, four sisters and five brothers-in-law.
Her parents, her husband, one son, William Elton Harvey, Jr. and two brothers, Elbert and Floyd Wood, preceded her in death.
Services were held Jan. 19, 2002 at Okanogan Memorial Gardens near Okanogan. Barnes Elmway Chapel, Okanogan, was in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted form the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - February 8, 2002
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Annie Hatcher
Mrs. H. H. Hatcher Passes
The sudden and untimely taking away of Mrs. Harley Hatcher early Sunday morning cast a wave of sadness over the entire community.
Annie Link was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Link and by her pleasing personality and generous offering of her talents had made for herself a cherised position in the social life of the community. Her happy married life was spent here and she left a husband and four small children to mourn their loss, the youngest being but six months of age. Death was caused by acute tuberculosis.
Rev. C. J. Boppell conducted funeral services in the Presbyterian church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and interment was made at Riverview cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved families.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - October 10, 1919

Death of Mrs. Hatcher  
Mrs. Harley Hatcher of Pogue Flat, formerly Miss Annie Link, died Sunday after a short illness, of acute tuberculosis. The funeral was held this morning at Omak and interment made in the Omak cemetery.
Mrs. Hatcher was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Link, orchardists of the Omak district. She was a talented musician and a young lady of many accomplishments.
Deceased leaves besides her husband four young children, the youngest being but six months of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 7, 1919

Rachel V. (Jennie) Hawkins  
Death Of Mrs. Hawkins
Mrs. Jennie Hawkins quietly passed from this life Monday evening after being a patient sufferer for many years.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Fink at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. C. J. Boppell officiating. The body was taken to Tacoma Thursday morning for interment.

Obituary
Rachel Virginia Hoover, daughter of James and America Hoover, was born August 4th, 1866, at Palermo, Ill. She departed this life May 24th, 1920.
When a child, she, with her parents; removed to Attica, Ind., where she grew up to womanhood and taught in the public schools until her marriage to Harrison Hawkins in February 1894.
To this union, one son, Harrison, was born, the father living only one and one-half years afterwards.
Mrs. Hawkins and son then lived with her parents, making their declining years happy.
In the spring of 1910, they removed to Omak, where they both have since resided.
Mrs. Hawkins is survived by one son, Harrison Hawkins, four brothers and one sister: J. F. Hoover, Veedersburg, Ind., A. R. Hoover, LaFayette, Ind., T. O. Hoover, Boswell, Ind., J. A. Hoover, Frankfort, Ind., Ella M. Heaton, Wichita, Kansas.
In her early life, she united with the Presbyterian church and has ever been a most earnest Christian.
"Sleep on dear mother, may thy rest
With angels be supremely blest
Thy warfare o'er, thy sufferings past
At home, sweet home, with Christ at last."

CARD OF THANKS
In this hour of bereavement we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to those friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the death of our mother and aunt.
Harrison Hawkins
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fink and Family
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - May 28, 1920

Abby Hawthorne  
Twisp Pioneer Passes Away.
Mrs. Abby Hawthorne, mother of Mrs. O. B. Brown, formerly of this place, and grandmother of Mrs. J. T. Gillihan, now residing here, and well known and remembered by many, died Jan. 18 at Klamath Falls, Oregon, where she has lived with her daughter and two grandsons since leaving here about four years ago. The sad news of her death came as a shock to her relatives and many friends here, as she has been in the best of health and strongly avowing she was going to live to pass the one hundred mark, but she contracted a slight cold and four days later passed peacefully away. Particulars of the funerel have not been released.
Mrs. Hawthorne, known as grandma by her friends, was the last of her family, leaving neither brother nor sister to mourn her death, but her loss is keenly felt by her progeny to the fourth generation, which is represented by Mrs. A. L. Lampson and her brother, Chas. Simpson, of this place, the third being represented by their mother, Mrs. Gillihan and her two brothers, Leon and Fred Brown, who are in business in Klamath Falls. Her daughter, Mrs. O. R. Brown, who resides with her sons at Klamath Falls, with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband about seven years ago, is the sole representative of the second.
She was born at Bangor, Maine, May 6, 1811, making her nearly 97 years old, and comes of a long-lived family, her grandfather living to the age of 110 and her father to 101. Her husband, Daniel Hawthorne, who she married while yet in New England, was related to the immortal Nathaniel Hawthorne and seemed to be of a migratory turn, as during the years following their marriage and preceding his death, which occurred at Los Angeles, Cal., they lived in many states of the Union, and the history of their wanderings is of more than usual interest.
The News joins in sympathy with the many other friends of the family in their loss.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 31, 1908

Lona Helm  
Death of Lona Helm
The Wenatchee World announces the death of a former Okanogan girl as follows: "Lona Helm, aged 19, daughter of Alonzo Helm of Palisades, died yesterday in this city after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. She is survived by her father, one brother, John, and a sister, Miss Alice, of Palisades, also two brothers, Fred and George, living in Wenatchee, and one brother, Amos, now at Camp Grant, Illinois, as well as a sister, Mrs. W. T. Cannon of Wenatchee, and another, Mrs. Roy Allen, Ripario, Wash. The body is with Hall & Templeton and funeral announcement will be made later."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 17, 1920

A. N. Henderson  
Rev. Henderson Dead.
Rev. A. N. Henderson, of Libby creek, after a short illness, died at his home Wednesday evening at 11 o'clock. Mr. Henderson has not been in good health for many years, suffering from a stomach trouble, which culminated in his death Wednesday evening. He was about 60 years of age.
Rev. Henderson was a minister of the gospel until some years ago, when he had to give up the work on account of his health. He was also a mason. The family has been living on their ranch on Libby creek for many years. Deceased is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, being Marvin Henderson, living in Illinois, and James Laura, Bessie and Bernice, whose home is still under the parental roof. Mr. Henderson was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends, who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.
Funeral will be held at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, from Carlton and interment will be made in the Beaver creek cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 5, 1912

Ida May Herrick  
Death Of Mrs. Herrick.
Friends of the S. M. Herrick family of Conconully were saddened yesterday morning to hear of the death on Sunday night of Mrs. Herrick, which occurred about 12 o'clock. Since the birth of a still-born child about two weeks ago Mrs. Herrick had been very low, but up till 6 o'clock on the night of her death those closest to her held hopes of recovery. From that time on her condition grew constantly worse, until midnight, when death ended her suffering.
Ida May Malone was born thirty-nine years ago the 19th of last month in Yamhill county, Oregon, and came to Conconully with her parents in 1886. She was the first girl resident of that place, which was then a flourishing mining camp. Deceased married S. M. Herrick in 1897. Four children were born to them, two of whom survive--Richard aged 16, and Helen aged 6. Her surviving relatives besides her husband are her father Richard Malone, and a brother James Malone, both of Riverside. The funeral will be held this afternoon (Tuesday) a 1 o'clock at the Methodist church in Conconully.
The death of Mrs. Herrick casts a pall of gloom over the community in which she has lived so long, and expressions of sorrow are heard from the many former Conconully people of this city who knew her so well as a splendid mother and home-maker and a kind friend and neighbor. Her bereaved relatives have the sincerest sympathy of all their acquaintances.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 25, 1915

Ray Hershberger  
Died In The South
Some weeks ago Clay and Clint Hershberger left Oroville with their brother, Ray Hershberger, for Arizona. The young man had been a sufferer for a long time from tuberculosis and had been slowly fading away. At the time of departure young Hershberger was in a critical condition, and had been treated at St. Joseph's hospital for some time. As his strength was steadily falling it was hoped that a change to a dryer and warmer climate might work a beneficial effect, and prolong his life even if it did not effect a permanent cure. But the insidious disease had too firm a hold, and the unfortunate young man died before reaching his destination. Death occurred February 9. Clay Hershberger returned home Monday bringing the sad news. He did not write as he started north immediately after the death of his brother, but was delayed by washouts on the roads. Clint Hershberger went to his old home in West Virginia to make a visit before returning to Okanogan county.
While not unexpected the death of Ray Hershberger was sad news to his relatives and many friends. He was a young man of sterling character and bright prospects. Up to the time he contracted the disease that finally proved fatal he was a strong, robust man. He was highly respected and a great favorite among all who knew him. The sympathy of the community is extended to the relatives who spared no expense nor attention in their effort to find relief for the stricken young man. In the south, where he finally passed away and was buried, the doctors called to treat him in his last hours stated that the immediate cause of death was kindney disease.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 25, 1916

William Hess  
Native Son Dies on the Battle Fields of France
William Hess, a native son of Okanogan county, has given his life fighting against the Hun, according to a telegram received this week by relatives. The message was from the War Department and briefly stated that the boy had died from wounds in September.
The young patriot was a son of E. E. Hess, a Johnson Creek pioneer, and had been in the army about a year.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 2, 1918

Leslie Hill  
Death Of Leslie Hill
Friday morning, April 21, Mr. Leslie Hill died at his home on Osoyoos lake after a very brief illness from acute Bright's disease. The funeral and interment took place at Penticton Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Hill was aged 63 years. He was born in England, but lived in British Columbia for many years. He leaves three daughters, Miss Margery and Miss Leslie Hill, and Mrs. C. Fernau, who were present at his bedside during his last illness. The decased has for a number of years owned a large farm and orchard on Osoyoos lake, just across the international boundary line. This property is highly improved, and is one of the most attractive country homes in southern British Columbia. Mr. Hill was a charming, intellectual gentleman, a fine specimen of an English country squire. Physically, he was a robust specimen of manhood, to all appearances good for many years of life. He was well known to this community, and the news of his sudden death came as a shock to his numerous acquaintances.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 28, 1916

Geroge L. Hoffer  
Geo. L. Hoffer
Geo. L. Hoffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hoffer, passed away at the home of his parents a few miles east of Marcus, Monday, March 27, at 11 a. m., after a few days illness of pneumonia. The seriousness of the malady was not realized until about an hour before his death which occurred while he was sitting up in a chair.
Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Bossburg, Wednesday, at one o'clock, and interment made at Myers Falls. R. A. Libby, Adventist minister of Colville, a former resident of the Methow valley, preached the funeral service.
The deceased leaves a bride of four months, his parents, and several brothers and sisters, one sister, Mrs. Geo. Burnside, being a resident of Carlton.
The family has the deepest sympathy of friends in this valley, as Mr. Hoffer had many acquaintances here, having been a resident of the Carlton section about five years ago.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 7, 1916

Henry Hofmeier  
The Last Sad Rites.
The funeral of the late Henry Hofmeier was held Saturday afternoon from the chapel of the Barnes undertaking parlors, Rev. A. W. Bond officiating, under charge of the Oroville Fire Department, the deceased having been a member of the chemical engine company. There was a large attendance at the services and a long procession of automobiles followed the remains to Odd Fellows cemetery.
Henry Hofmeier was 59 years of age and a native of Germany, coming to this country when quite a young man. He has lived on the coast a number of years, locating in Oroville some three or four years ago. Her was a quiet, law-abiding, industrious citizen, inoffensive and peaceable in his relations with his fellowmen. During the past year he was the janitor of the high school, and won the esteem and respect of both teachers and pupils by his uniform kindness, courtesy and thoughtfulness. He was gentle and sympathetic with the school children, lending them aid and assistance whenever opportunity or occasion presented, and always ready and willing to carry out any request made by the teachers. In his family he was a loving and devoted husband and father.
In his earlier life the deceased was an active man, taking much interest in civic affairs. He worked for years in the railroad shops at Eugene, Oregon. He was an active and valuable member of the Eugene fire department. He served a long term in the National guards of Oregon and was quartermaster seargent of his regiment. He was honorably discharged when he left that state. He has been a member of the Order of Eagles, but permitted his membership to lapse. A worthy and excellent citizen was Henry Hofmeier, and his untimely and tragic death is deplored by all who knew him.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 9, 1916

Elmer Holcomb  
Elmer Holcomb Dead.
Elmer Holcomb, a well known stock man of the Okanogan valley, died Friday night last at the Okanogan General Hospital in this city, of appoplexy. He was stricken Thursday morning at the home of "Dry Creek" Jack Patterson, eight miles east of here on the reservation, and was unconscious from 10 o'clock that morning until death. Dr. Mintzer was called and the patient was brought to the hospital in this city. The funeral was conducted Monday at the parlors of the Okanogan Valley Undertaking Association, Rev. Fred J. Hart having charge of the services. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Deceased was born in Oregon City, Oregon, December 13, 1863, and was 48 years and six months old at the time of his death. He came to this valley in 1887 and has been a resident hereabouts since, having accumulated considerable property. He was unmarried but has a brother, Samual, who resids at Wenatchee and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Johnson, of Oregon City. Mrs. and Mrs. Samual Holcomb and son Jay of Wenatchee, were the only relatives present at the funeral.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 5, 1912

Louisa Belle Holmes  
Death of Mrs. J. H. Holmes
Louisa Belle Holmes died at the Oroville hospital, Saturday afternoon, after an illness of some three weeks, and was buried in Odd Fellows cemetery the following afternoon. Mrs. Holmes was taken ill at the home and her ailment at the time was pronounced to be appendicitis, and an operation advised. The family was opposed to a resort to the knife, and the patient was taken to the hospital in order to be immediately under the eye of the doctor and to receive the attention of trained nurses. The disease failed to respond to treatment, and the patient gradually grew worse. As a last resort in hopes of saving her life an operation was at last consented to. The operation was performed last Friday morning. The appendix was found to be ruptured and there was a large accumulation of pus. The unfortunate woman lingered until 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, when death came to her relief. The death certificate gives as the cause of death peritonitis.
Mrs. Holmes was a daughter of John and Kate Beall, and was born near Loomis May 31, 1888, and hence was aged 26 years, 1 month and 11 days. The father preceded her in death several years. Her mother, Mrs. Henry Staples, is still living. The deceased spent her entire life in this county, and was widely known, being a grand child of Geo. Runnels, the oldest living resident of the northwest. She was married to Jas. H. Holmes in February, 1909, and since that time has lived in Oroville. Two children were born to this union. She leaves a husband, two children and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death.
The funeral took place from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. David Brown, of Omak, in the absence of local ministers, officiating. The casket was buried under a wreath of beautiful flowers, and a large procession followed the remains to their last resting place in Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - July 17, 1914

William E. Hooper  
Death of Wm. E. Hooper
William E. Hooper of Brown Lake died Sunday morning at the home of C. E. Folmsbee in this city. The funeral will be held at the Yarwood undertaking parlors at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the remains will be shipped to Grass Valley, Cal., to buried beside those of his wife who died several years ago.
Deceased was born in Cornwall, Indiana, in 1847. He came west to Grass Valley, Cal., forty-five years ago and engaged in mining. He married Miss Maud Bennalick, and to them were born five children--Fred, Clifford and Camille Bennett of California, and Mrs. Lillian Cook of Snohomish, and Harold Hooper of Brown Lake. Mrs. Cook was with him at his death. Mr. Hooper was a member of the Methodist church and a gentlemen very highly respected by all who knew him.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 1, 1920

Maude V. Hoose  
Death Of Mrs. E. R. Hoose
Mrs. E. R. Hoose passed away at the Oroville General hospital Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis resultant from a complication of ailments. The death of the lady was not unexpected. She has been seriously sick for weeks, and for the past fortnight the end was only a question of days and hours. The deceased has been a resident in Oroville for the past eleven years, and as a member of Neighbors of Woodcraft and Rebekahs she had a wide acquaintance and a very large circle of friends. She was a devoted wife and mother, a kind and pleasant neighbor and her untimely death, cut down as she was in the very flower of life, is deeply deplored by the community.
Maude Vesta Rayburn was born at Waitsburg, Wash., in 1893, and hence was 27 years of age. She was married to E. R. Hoose in December 1909, and to that union three children were born. Edward Robert, aged 8 years, Mildred May 5 years, and Helen Clara 3 years. Besides a husband and three children the deceased leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. Rayburn, and two sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss.
The funeral will take place from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R. R. Martin officiating. It is expected that there will be a large attendance of member of Neighbors of Woodcraft and Rebekahs, of which the deceased was a member, and of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, with which lodge Mr. Hoose is affiliated. Stores generally, so it is understood, will be closed during the funeral.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 9, 1920

George Hopkins
Obituary
George Hopkins was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, August 17, 1871 and departed this life December 21, 1921, being 50 years, 4 months and 14 days of age.
He was united in marriage November 17, 1896, to Cora Mary Pratt, of Topeka, Kansas. To this union was born six children, one of whom preceeded him to the spirit world in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. Stanley Smith, of Seattle; Mrs. Ed Workosky, of Tonasket; Myron, 14; Iris, 8 and Beth 4 years of age. He also left an aged father besides the widow and five grandchildren to mourn their loss.
Mr. Hopkins was taken ill about four months ago, the doctors not seeming to know what his trouble was. On reaching Seattle, the best medical aid was sought but it was too late, examiniations and x-ray pictures were taken but were of no avail in determining the cause of his sickness. After his passing away, a postmortem was held and it was found that it was an abcessed liver brot on by a bad case of gall stones when he was first taken sick, but he did not have the strength to undergo an operation.
Funeral services were held at the Home Chapel, the members of Arkana Lodge, of Seattle, having charge after the minister.
George was a member of the Masonic lodge at Okanogan and the I.O.O.F. and M.W.A. at Omak. There were many beautiful flowers. Interment was made in the Mausoleum at Washelli Cemetery, Seattle.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 6, 1922

Frank Horrigan  
DEATH OF FRANK HORRIGAN
Frank, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Horrigan, living a few miles west of Oroville, near Wehesville, died in this city Monday morning at 5 o'clock, after a brief illness. Young Horrigan had been ailing for several days, but was able to be up and around, and the family had no idea that his condition was serious. Becoming worst the young man was brought down to Oroville for medical treatment Saturday. At that time the attending physician gave little hopes for his recovery. The cause of death was a malady in the nature of typhoid fever. The deceased was 16 years and 6 months old, and grew up from infancy on his parents homestead. He was a bright youth, of excellent character and habits. His untimely death is a sad, sad blow to the family, and they have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the Catholic church, and was one of the largest attended funerals ever held in Oroville.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 19, 1910
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

J. O. Housekeeper  
J. O. Housekeeper
Mr. J. O. Housekeeper, father of Mrs. C. M. Jones, died at her home at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, December 31st. Mr. Housekeeper had been a sufferer for several years with cerebral hemorrhage with resulting paralysis, and for several months past was completely helpless. He was 57 years old. Mrs. Jones accompanied the body to Shelby, Ohio, for interment; Mr. Jones went with her as far as Spokane. Undertaker Thomas prepared the body for its long journey to its final resting place at the old home. The sympathy of the entire community goes with Mrs. Jones on her long sad trip.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - January 4, 1917

Mrs. Dewey Hubbard  
Frightful Accident.
Mrs. Dewey Hubbard, of Conconully, Drowned in an Auto Acident Near Okanogan.
Monday afternoon, Dewey Hubbard, of Conconully, ex-county auditor and one of the best known residents of the county, drove down to Okanogan in his car from Conconully for the purpose of meeting Miss Norma Dillabough, expected to arrive on the Oroville-Wenatchee train that evening on the way to her home at Conconully. Shortly before 9 o'clock, during the rain storm then prevailing, Mr. Hubbard started from Okanogan with six persons in his car. They were Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. J. C. Dillabough who had gone out to meet her daughter Miss Norma Dillabough and two men who had arrived on the train on their way to Conconully. Some two miles out from Okanogan the road passes over a bridge across Salmon creek. The stream is very high and the water had washed the bridge out since Mr. Hubbard had passed over the road that day. Probably owing to the storm Mr. Hubbard did not notice that the bridge was washed out until too late, and the car with all its human freight plunged into the flood.
Mrs. Hubbard was pinned under the car, and her heartrending appeals for help could be heard for some time. The current was so swift that no one could work in it, darkness added to the horror of the scene, and as the car could not be moved those present were helpless to render assistance. After help arrived a rope was placed around the body of Mrs. Hubbard and the car lifted, but the strong current snapped the rope and the body disappeared. Miss Dillabough had one wrist dislocated and the other arm broken. Wm. Pooler, one of the passengers, had an arm broken. Others of the party were bruised and severely shaken up, but sustained no serious injuries.
Mrs. Hubbard was well known throughout the northern part of the county, and had a large number of warm friends, who are shocked beyond expression by her tragic and untimely death. She was a sister of Jas. Silverthorn, who has been connected with the engineering department of the irrigation district with J. C. Stevens since construction commenced on the project. The news of the accident reached Oroville early Tuesday morning, creating a profound sensation, as Mr. Hubbard has many friends here who extend to him sincere sympathy in this hour of his terrible afflication.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 30, 1916

George J. Hurley  
George J. Hurley Has Been Called To His Reward
The death of George J. Hurley occurred at his home in Loomis Tuesday morning, February 15th, at 9 o'clock. Mr. Hurley had been in failing health for a year or more past and during the last few months had been bedfast, and the end was not unexpected.
The funeral was held Thursday at Loomis and was attended by a large gathering of friends, many old timers coming from distant parts of the county to pay last respects to their pioneer friend.
Mr. Hurley was a pioneer of the Okanogan country without whose name no accurate history of this county could be written. He was one of the first white settlers here and took a most important part in the early struggles of the pioneers to subdue the wilderness and make it habitable for those who came later. He held many position of trust in the county and took a most important part in the early political activities of the state and of this section in particular.
For the past ten years Mr. Hurley has been a member of the county game commission and has devoted much time and energy to the propagation and protection of fish and game.
The members of his immediate family surviving are his wife and son, Clarence Webb Hurley.
In the History of North Washington published in 1904 by a historical publishing company, the following biographical sketch of Mr. Hurley is found, which will be read with interest:
"George J. Hurley needs no introduction to the people of northern Washington. He is at the present time state senator of Okanogan, Ferry and Douglas counties. He was elected to this office in 1902, his name appearing on the republican ticket. During the session of the legislature just past, he was instrumental in putting through a bill arranging the proper valuation of mines, and also introduced some excellent legislation on highways. He framed and introduced the libel bill, which was vetoed by the governor. Mr. Hurley also brought forward an excellent bill relative to handling sheep in the state, which was not made a law. He is a very active state senator and is looked upon by his colleagues as a man of energy, talent and erudition.
"George J. Hurley was born in Oregon City, Oregon, September 18, 1859, being the son of Richard and Mary (McCarver) Hurley. The mother's father, who was an early pioneer to the Pacific Coast, laid out the town of Tacoma. The father of our subject came to Oregon in 1857, having left New York City in 1845. The intervening time was spent in Mexico. Oregon City was the family home until 1863, when they moved to Idaho, and ten years later came back to Oregon, and are now residing in Portland.
"In 1894 Mr. Hurley was in British Columbia, then went south for two years, later returning to British Columbia in 1897, and in 1898 he came to where Republic now stands. For one year he was manager of the Republic Trading Company, and has since engaged in other business.
"Mr. Hurley is a staunch republican and always takes a great interest in the affairs of his party. In 1883 he was elected city clerk of Ainsworth, was twice county commissioner of Okanogan county, was mayor of Ruby five times, and city clerk of Republic for three terms. In all his public life Mr. Hurley has shown marked uprightness and integrity.
"In 1889 Mr. Hurley married Miss Ella Cook, and to them one child has been born, Clarence Webb. Mr. Cook was killed by the Indians in Montana in 1867. He was the father of seven children.
"Fraternally Mr. Hurley is affiliated with the I. O. O. F., Masonic, Eagles and other lodges. His wife is a member of the Rebekahs. Their son Clarence Webb was the page for the president of the senate during the last term of legislature, and the youngest on the floor."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 19, 1921

Henry R. Hudson  
Meets Instant Death.
Henry R. Hudson, one of the proprietors of the Gold Creek sawmill, met instant death Tuesday afternoon, when a load of sawlogs fell upon him, crushing his body, and breaking his neck.
With his nephews, Mr. Hudson had been in the woods scaling a bunch of sawlogs. Returning to the mill, the usual load of logs were being hauled, his nephew, Harry Hudson, driving, and Mr. Hudson riding on the load. On one of the grades, where it was pretty sidling, the sleigh tipped over, and the unfortunate man, when attempting to jump, found himself so entangled in the break ropes that he could not free himself. Two men, Messrs. Smith of Methow, were walking behind the load, and two other men were within hailing distance. The unfortunate victim was extricated as quickly as possible and the body taken to his home. Word was sent by telephone to Messrs. Minor Pate and J. A. Miller, who arrived at once.
Henry Robert Hudson was a native of Vermont, in which state he was born in 1855, being 57 years of age at the time of his death. He has been a resident of the Methow valley for the past several years, and for the past three years has been engaged in the sawmill business on Gold creek with his nephews.
Deceased is survived by his brother, Richard Hudson, two nephews, Harry and Fred Hudson, and a niece, Mrs. Blanche Shaw, all of whom reside in the neighborhoold. His many friends throughout the valley extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from Methow, interment being made in the Methow cemetery, Rev. Michels, of Brewster, conducting the services.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 14, 1913

Bertram B. Hussey
News of Sudden Death of Bertram B. Hussey Shocks Okanogan Friends
Word that Bertram B. Hussey had fallen a victim to influenza and died at his home, at Laurel, near Bellingham, Thanksgiving morning, came as a shock to friends in this city. The young man, with Mrs. Hussey and child, left here November 6th, after spending several months on their reservation homestead, and either contracted the disease on the trip to the coast or shortly after arrival there.
Friends recall that every precaution was taken to guard against the disease, and with the thought that there was less chance of contagion on their ranch at Laurel than in the city, they planned on making only a brief stop at Bellingham.
During their residence in this community the Husseys made many sincere friends and were popular among all who knew them. The death of Bertram Hussey is felt as the loss of a fellow townsman.
The young man was the son of Ernest B. Hussey of Seattle and son-in-law of Dr. W. H. Axtell, a prominent physician of Bellingham, now an officer in the United States army medical corps, and Mrs. Francis Axtell, a member of the national industrial commission.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 3, 1918

William H. Isaac  
William H. Isaac And G. W. Coffee Called By Death.
William H. Isaac.
William H. Isaac died of consumption, with which disease he had been a sufferer for a number of years. It was only during the past few weeks, however, that the disease had reached an acute state, and plans had been laid to take him to his old home in Ontario, but he failed so rapidly that it was impossible to make the trip. The body was embalmed by Undertaker McCampbell and shipped to Brantford, Ont., accompanied by Mrs. Isaac, who left on her sad mission Saturday morning.
Mr. Isaac came here about four years ago and purchased what was known as the Lee Cook place. He was hard-working, thrifty and altogether considered a good and desirable citizen. At the time of his death he was 54 years and 6 months of age. He leaves a widow and two brothers to mourn his departure.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 19, 1914

Anna E. Jacot  
Mrs. Anna E. Jacot
The Independent has received word of the death, on March 18th of Mrs. Anna E. Jacot, at Finley, Wash. Mrs. Jacot formerly lived in Okanogan with her daughter and two sons and is well known to all the residents of this place who lived here previous to her departure for Finley about four years ago. Deceased was born in Switzerland in 1840, and was nearly 75 years of age at her death. She came to the United States in 1889. She leaves two sons and a daughter at Finley.
Mrs. Jacot had been well and active up to within three days of her death, which was caused by acute indigestion. She is remembered very kindly by the people of this community, whose sympathy goes out to her bereaved relatives. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 30, 1915

Marcellus E. Jenkins  
M. E. Jenkins Dead
Marcellus E. Jenkins, who for a number of years resided on a ranch in the Bear Creek settlement, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. E. Carpenter, in Spokane, June 20th of old age. He was born in Wyoming County, N. Y., March 9th, 1837. Mr. Jenkins is well known to the older residents of the Upper Methow and his friends will be grieved to hear of his deminse. He was for over 60 years a member of the Masonic Order, and retained his membership in Iowa, his former home.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - July 5, 1917

Marinus Jensen  
Deaths and Funerals
Marinus Jensen, a homesteader who lived south of here on the reservation, was found dead in his backyard Thursday, having died of heart failure. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Yarwood undertaking parlors, conducted by Rev. Herman R. Page. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 29, 1920

Christian Johnson  
Obituary.
Christian Johnson was born in Norway, April 15, 1832. At the age of 21 he left Norway, going to Eaugalle, Chippewa County, Wis., remaining there until 1855, when he got the gold fever, and took a sailing vessel from New York to California, there being no transcontinental railroad at that time. He remained in California five years, then went to Europe traveling for five years, thereby receiving an education he was deprived of as a boy. He again visited his old home in Norway, and for the last time departing for America, bringing with him Helena Christenson. They were married in Wisconsin, taking up residence for a short time in Eaugalle, and then moved to Pierce County, Wis., and took up a homestead, residing there until the year 1902. Here five children were born, Mrs. Ed LaBarge, of East Grant Forks, Minn., Wm. Johnson, Winthrop, Wash., Mrs. N. G. Williams, Carl A. Johnson, and Ida Johnson, of Twisp, Wash. In 1902 they came to the Methow making their home at Winthrop on a farm for five years, when they retired and moved to Twisp residing there until his death which occurred January 5, 1913, age 80 years, 8 months and 20 days.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon, January 6, at 2 o'clock, from the Church of Christ, Rev. Taylor, of the M. E. church, conducting to obsequies, interment being made in the Beaver creek cemetery, directed by Undertaker, E. M. Thomas
The large church was well filled with friends, who extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Peace to his memory and the longer life of happiness in the Home Eternal.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 10, 1913

Elene Johnson  
Elene Johnson Dies
There was genuine sorrow Monday afternoon when the word was passed from one to another that little Elene Johnson, of Pateros, who had been visiting here and at Winthrop, was dead. Death came almost without warning. Little Elene was brought to the Twisp hotel Saturday to be placed in the doctor's care, having a severe case of pneumonia and other complications. Everything possible was done for her comfort and to save her life, but to no avail, and Monday afternoon, August 24, at 4 o'clock the death angel claimed its reward.
Elene was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson, of Pateros, and would have been ten years old in seven more days. She was born in Twisp, within a block of where she died. The profound sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents.
The body was prepared and removed to Pateros Tuesday by Undertaker Thomas, where the funeral was held that afternoon.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - August 28, 1914

Helen Johnson  
Helen Waller Johnson
Helen Waller was born in Christiana, Norway, Nov. 1, 1844. Died February 20, 1915, age 71 years, 3 months and 20 days. She came to America at the age of 22 years, and was married a year later to Christian Johnson, whom she had known in Norway, and resided in Spring valley, Wisconsin 35 years.
To this union were born five children, four of whom survive the deceased. Mrs. Ed. LeBarge of East Grand Forks, Minn., Wm. and Carl A. Johnson, and Mrs. L. E. Sherter, of Twisp.
The deceased and family came to the Methow valley in 1903 where she lived until her death, Mr. Johnson passing away only the year previous.
The funeral services were held from the Church of Christ, Monday, February 22, 1915, at 10 a.m., Prof. R. W. Dow conducting the services. Interment was made in the Beaver creek cemetery, with Undertaker Irvin Thomas in charge.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 26, 1915

Henry H. Johnson  
Died at Winthrop, at 9 o'clock Sunday evening, October 2, 1904, Henry H. Johnson, aged 95 years, after an illness lasting only a few hours.
H. H. Johnson was born in Cass county, Michigan, in 1859, where he lived with his parents until he was grown into manhood. At the age of 23 years he married Miss Caroline Wehmeyer, and two years after they moved to Kansas, where they resided until 1892 when they came to Washington and settled on the ranch where the family now resides. To the union two children were born, Mrs. Hazard Ballard, Roma E. Johnson, both grown to maturity. His death was peaceful, and without suffering, and his family were all present at his death bed.
The life of the late Mr. Johnson was one well for our young men to pattern after. To be his acquaintance was to be a friend, and those who held the friendship of "Hank" Johnson, as he was familiarly known, held the friendship of a man who was true as steel, big hearted as ever man was, and whose word was always good. He was held in the high estimation of his fellow man, and he has proved an ideal neighbor, an affectionate husband and a generous and watchful parent, as is shown in the estimable character of his two children. In the death of Mr. Johnson no word of man can atone the loss, and time alone can mitigate the sorrow that has been occasioned by the grim reaper. His death has cast a gloom over the entire community, and many sorrowing hearts extend sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives.
The funeral was held from the Winthrop school house Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, to which a large number of friends who had heard of the sudden death had gathered to perform the last sad rites. Amos Stokes, E. R. Davis, Ferd Haase, D. H. McLachlan, Mott Bryan and Chas. McClurken, the nearest neighbors of the deceased, acted as pallbearers. The ceremony at the school house being over, the funeral cortege moved on to the cemetery where the services were in charge of the Knights of Pythias of which the deceased was an honored member. The ceremony was an impressive one, intermingled with sacred music by a male quartet composed of F. Howard, W. C. Reed, B. Stone and Thos. Wills.
Though his death was known to but a part of the people of the valley, the attendance at the funeral is said to be the largest of any ever held in the Methow, attesting the esteem in which the deceased was held.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - October 7, 1904

Lloyd Johnson  
Death of Infant
Died, Friday, January 8, Lloyd Edward Johnson, aged 5 weeks and 4 days, after an illness of three weeks. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in the Molson Cemetery.
The parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - January 15, 1915

Marion Johnson  
Little Marion Johnson Dies From Bite Of Snake
The sad death of little six-year old Marion Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, occurred early Saturday morning, resulting from the bite of a rattle snake.
The little girl was bitten on the left foot about 9 o'clock Friday evening just as she stepped off the back porch of her father's home two miles west of town. Believing that she had snagged her foot on a sharp stick the parents did not think seriously of the would at first, but after a while the little girl became so ill that they brought her to town and consulted Dr. Dewey. Every effort to save her life was put forth but at about 4 o'clock in the morning death came to end the sufferings of the little one.
Fortunately, the snake was found the following morning, and killed. It was coiled near the back porch step of the Johnson residence and apparently hadn't moved since striking the fatal blow the night before. Strange as it may seem, other members of the family had been over the same ground several times the night before, after the little girl had been stricken, but the reptile offered no offense to others.
Funeral services were held Sunday evening at the Yarwood undertaking chapel and Monday morning the remains were taken to Cashmere to be buried.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson came here last spring from Cashmere where they had resided for a number of years. In partnership with his brother-in-law, B. A. Thayer, Mr. Johnson purchased the Victor Ruffenach place and has been living on it since. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson in their bereavement.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 10, 1920

Charles E. Johnston  
Fatal Accident.
Chas. E. Johnston, pioneer livery man of Oroville, and an all around good fellow, met with a very painful and serious accident last Thursday evening that resulted in his death the following Tuesday. Mr. Johnston was in the hay loft of his livery stable on the south side of the track, about six o'clock in the evening, throwing down hay to the stock. He was pulling the hay out of the mass with his hands near the open door of the hay mow, when a handfull coming out suddenly while Mrs. Johnston was pulling hard, caused him to lose his balance and fall backward out of the door to the ground beneath, a distance of some 20 feet. The injured man was at once taken to the hospital and Dr. Efner summoned. Upon examination it was found that the sternum, or breast bone was badly fractured and the right shoulder dislocated. For the first few days after the accident, although the patient suffered greatly, Mr. Johnston's condition was not considered dangerous, and his physician felt satisfied that he would recover. However, unforseen complications set in which proved fatal, death ensuing about 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased was born in Minnesota some 58 years ago, and came to Oroville with the advent of the railroad in 1895. He opened a livery stable and followed that business up to the time of his injury. Charlie Johnston was a popular citizen among all the classes, and in business relations with his fellow men upright and honorable. He was liberal and generous to a fault, with a genial personality that made him a host of friends. His death is deplored and regretted by all woh knew him, and he will be sadly missed and long remembered by the people of Oroville with whom he has associated for so many years. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon and there was a large attendance at the service. He leaves a wife, but has no other relatives on the coast.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 24, 1915

Clara Jones  
Clara Meyers Jones.
Mrs. Clara Meyers Jones, wife of George E. Jones of the Pine Grove district, died Monday, June 16th, at 4 o'clock a.m., after an illness of several weeks with typhoid fever. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at the McCampbell undertaking parlors, Rev. Fred J. Hart conducting the service. Interment was made in the local cemetery.
Deceased was 24 years and two months old at the time of her death and had been married but 13 months. April 1st of this year she came to Pine Grove with her husband, from their former home in the Puget Sound country, joining here her mother, Mrs. Conrad Meyers, and her brother, Louis Meyers.
During her short residence in the Pine Grove community Mrs. Jones had made many friends whose sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives in their sorrow. The high esteem in which the young woman was held by her neighbors was exemplified by the large number of sympathizing friends who followed the casket to the grave.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 20, 1913

Henry T. Jones  
Death Of Tom Jones.
We see by the Okanogan Independent that Tom Jones, of Riverside, a pioneer resident of Okanogan county, died on the 26th of October, after a lingering illness. Tom Jones was one of the Jones family that lived for so many years on Salmon creek a few miles below the old mining camp of Ruby, a haven of rest to many of the old timers who have traveled by stage over the road from Conconully to Brewster. Mr. Jones had lived in the county for 32 years, and had a very wide circle of acquaintances among all classes. A most genial and likeable gentlemen was Tom Jones, and his death is deplored by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. The Independent has the following notice of his death:
"The passing of Tom Jones on Tuesday morning, October 26th, came as a shock to his many friends, though not as a surprise. Since his resignation of the postmastership of Riverside some three years ago, which position he had held for several years, he made a game fight to live for those whom he has now left. A year spent in Arizona and Colorado failed to bring hoped for relief to him. Always cheerful and never complaining of his cross the end came early Tuesday morning but a short time after a hearty breakfast, his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Jones, and his wife were at his side when the end came.
"Following the death of his father in 1891 Tom was forced early in life to assume the responsibility with his mother, of a large family and nobly and well did he devote his efforts in this way.
"Services were held in Riverside on Wednesday afternoon at the church conducted by Rev. David Brown. Interement was made in Riverside cemetery by the side of his fourteen-year-old daughter, who passed away last spring. A large number of friends were present to pay tribute to his memory. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.
"Henry Thomas Jones was born in Roseville, California, August 3rd, 1870, and was the eldest son of Robert D. and Sarah A. Jones. Thirty-two years ago he came to Okanogan county with his parents and has since resided here. The early part of his life here was spent on the Jones farm on Salmon Creek, eight miles northwest of Okanogan.
"On November 24, 1904, he was married to Ida Blanch Perry. To them was born two children, one of whom, Oakley Preston, survives him
. "He is survived by his wife and stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry Chamberlain of Riverside.
"His mother, Mrs. S. A. Jones of Okanogan, three brothers--Frank and Forrest of Conconully, Robert D. of Okanogan, and four sisters--Mrs. C. H. Lovejoy of Okanogan, Miss Lenora Jones of Arizona and Miss Edna Jones of Okanogan are left of this pioneer family, which is one of the many ones who have paved the way for better conditions for others in this county.
"Tom was a member of the I. O. O. F., and Modern Woodmen lodges, carrying insurance in the latter order."
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - November 5, 1920

J. M. Jones  
Prominent Citizen Passes Away
J. M. Jones Dies at Spokane of Pneumonia - Pioneer of the Methow
The sad intelligence was received here Wednesday of the death of one of our pioneer citizens, J. M. Jones, who recently left here to attend the public land drawing in Idaho.
While on the ground looking over the land, our fellow citizen contracted a severe cold, and by the time he had reached Spokane he was threatened with pneumonia. As was published last week, J. L. Haskell also of this place, was in Spokane, and saw that his friend was comfortably situated at the hospital, where he was taken. Subsequent reports stated that the patient was convalescent, and it was expected that he would be home last week. The message of his death came as a great surprise to his friends here who had, instead, been looking for him on every stage.
Deceased has no relatives here, but friends telegraphed Spokane to hold the body and notify his brothers in Indiana. Mr. Haskell at whose house Mr. Jones usually stayed when in town, the two men being quite chums, by arrangement with friends, left for Spokane yesterday morning, and will take charge of the remains until relatives arrive from the east to take possession.
J. M. Jones held the high esteem of all the population of this valley that knew him, or of him. He was a favorite with all, and in the twelve years he has resided in this section he has made a large circle of friends who are deeply grieved to hear of his death. He was about fifty years of age.
Mr. Jones came here some twelve years ago from Skagit county. He has acquired considerable property here, and was well situated, financially. In his death this community loses one of its most upright and foremost citizens.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - June 19, 1908

Martha F. Jones  
Pioneer Woman Called By Death
At the advanced age of seventy years, Martha Francis Jones, one of the highly respected pioneer women of this section, died Sunday at her home on the Loop Loop. The funeral services are being held this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Owen J. Beadles of the Methodist church and interment will be made in the cemetery at this place.
Mrs. Jones was the wife of Newton C. Jones, an aged veteran of the Civil War, and they have lived for the past eighteen years on a homestead midway between the Okanogan and Methow valleys on the Loop Loop divide. They came here from Buckley, King county, where they had previously resided fourteen years since coming west from Illinois.
Deceased was born in Butler county, Missouri, and was married to Mr. Jones fifty-one years ago. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons--C. E. Jones of Okanogan and A. O. Jones of Entiat. Her grandchildren are Newton Jones now living in Ohio, and Paul, now in Arkansas; Lee, Bernice and Drusie, living with their paretns, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Jones on the Loop Loop.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 5, 1920

Clifford I. Julian  
Clifford I. Julian Meets Awful Death By Electrocution
Wednesday morning Clifford I. Julian, one of the pioneer apple growers of the government project area, met an awful death by electrocution while at work as lineman for the reclamation service.
Julian was tapping the line of the Okanogan Valley Power Company near one of the government power plants at Omak, when he came in contact with live wires in such a manner as to run the full 6600 volts of electricity through his body. He was working alone when the accident occurred and when found his body was entagled in the wires and terribly burned. The body was brought to the local undertaking parlors by Undertaker Yarwood and prepare for burial.
Julian was a successful apple grower and a man very highly esteemed by everyone who knew him. He is survived by a wife and four children, the eldest being a girl of seventeen. His mother and a brother also survive him and live on Pogue flat. The funeral will be held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 8, 1920

Hannah Junkin  
Mrs. Hannah Junkin Dies Sunday Night
Mrs. Hannah Junkin died at her home at 9 p. m. Sunday following a second attack of paralysis. Mrs. Junkin had been in poor health for some time, and suffered a second stroke of paralysis about September 27. The funeral will be held in the Baptist church at 2 p. m. Wednesday. The services will be conducted by Re. C. S. Treadwell. The body will be buried in the Okanogan cemetery.
The deceased was a true pioneer, born of pioneer parents. She came to this county in the early days, settling with her husband in the Olema country. She has been long and favorably known in this city where she has resided for some time.
The deceased was born in Lynn county, Oregon fourteen miles north of Salem on November 28, 1862. She spent most of her childhood there. Later, after moving to eastern Oregon, she was married to Thomas B. Junkin. Her maiden name was Hannah E. Hoskins.
Ten children, seven of whom are still living, were born to the couple. The deceased is survived by Clyde Junkin and Mrs. Blanch Key of Omak, Raymond Junkin, Myrtle Gordon and Pearl Rossborough of this city, Lloyd Junkin of Portland and Theresa Wick of Olema, besides sixteen grandchildren and an only brother who lives in Twin Falls, Idaho. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church of this city.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 31, 1922

Mrs. L. M. Kahlow  
Pioneer Woman Is Laid To Rest
The funeral of Mrs. L. M. Kahlow was conducted from St. John's Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Herman R. Page read the impressive funeral ceremony of the church, and the remains were laid to rest in the Okanogan cemetery.
The funeral was one of the largest in attendance of any that has been held in the city, many pioneer friends of deceased coming from various parts of the county and state. Bert Haney of Medford, Ore., a brother, at whose home Mrs. Kahlow died last week, was present, as was also her daughter, Mrs. Ione Mansini, of California. A nephew, J. A. Miller, of Spokane, was also among those in attendance from out of town.
The floral offerings were beautiful and very large in extent. Among the pieces was a immense harp bearing the inscription "Mother," from the daughters of deceased. There were handsome remembrances from Spokane, Medford, Wenatchee, California and other places from a distance, and many of the fraternal orders and church societies in Okanogan sent beautiful offerings. In fact, it was necessary to use an extra automobile to remove the flowers from the church to the grave, and the car was completely filled.
A more fitting tribute to the memory of Mrs. Kahlow could not be imagined than the splendid floral offerings made. Herself a lover of flowers, she always grew them in profusion at her pioneer home and was most liberal in donating them at all times, especially on occasions of sickness and death. The writer well remembers the first visit of Mrs. Kahlow to the Independent office, some fourteen years ago, when she presented the editor with a handsome bouquet from her garden, at that time about the only garden in the community.
Deceased was a member of the Episcopal church of this city and was active in the various church and civic organizations of the community whenever sickness did not interfere. Of late years she has suffered much from rheumatism and as a consequence was unable to get about to any extent, but her home was open to the various organizations, and among the most pleasant events in the history of the town were the annual lilac parties she gave for years in honor of her friends.
Mrs. Kahlow was public spirited and always ready to give of her property for the general good. The land on which the Episcopal church buildings are located was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Kahlow, as was also Alma Park, a valuable tract along the river. One of the stipulations made in the gift of the park was that at no time in the future should this land be used as a place where liquor might be sold.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 23, 1920

James Kane  
Kane Died In Action
Still another Gold Star must be added to Omak's large service flag. This time for James Kane, who was killed in action on October 16.
The local Odd Fellow lodge received this sad news from the father of "Jimmie", who resides in Dakota and he stated he had received the official War Office notice so the report is considered authentic.
Jimmie made lots of warm friends while a resident of this community and there was real sadness expressed that he would not be with our boys when they came marching home.
Jimmie used to do quite a bit of fussing because his name was at the tail end of the local draft list and he was always afraid he would never get a whack at the Huns.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 13, 1918

Martin Kattanek  
Martin Kattanek, Aged German, Commits Suicide
The community immediately north and west of town was thrown into a state of excitement Wednesday about noon when the news was circulated that Martin Kattanek, father of Mrs. William Franke, had committed suicide after threatening the life of his daughter and her young children.
Kattanek had acted strangely for some days previous to the tragedy and there is little doubt that his mind was deranged over some fancied trouble. About noon Wednesday he and his daughter and her children were home alone, Mr. Franke having come to town for the mail. Kattanek said something about wanting a drink, and Mrs. Franke told him to go into the kitchen after a cup with which to get the water. He went into the kitchen and returned with a rifle, which he brandished in a threatening manner. Mrs. Franke grabbed the children and fled to the Abrams home a short distance away. Shortly after her departure a rifle shot was heard. About that time Mr. Franke returned from town and found his father-in-law dead on the floor with a bullet hole in his breast.
Coroner R. F. McCampbell was summoned and hurried to the place. An investigation showed the case to be one of suicide without a doubt, so no inquest was held. The body was brought to town and prepared for burial by Mr. McCampbell. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
Deceased was 66 years of age and a native of Germany. He came here about nve years ago with the family of his son-in-law with whom he has made his home. He had little knowledge of the English language and for that reason was little acquainted in the community. The instrument with which he accomplished his own destruction was an old Springfield army rifle, 90 calibre. The muzzle of the gun had been pressed against his breast and the bullet passed through the heart, making death instantaneous.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 25, 1913

N. B. Kelsey  
Sudden Death
The people of this place were shocked Monday to learn of the sudden death the day before, at Rock Creek, B. C., of N. B. Kelsey, who left Oroville only a few days before in apparently perfect health, and, indeed, was to all appearances in perfect health up to the moment he was stricken down. He left this place for Rock Creek last Wednesday, where his son-in-law resides, to do extensive mining work on some placer claims. Sunday, about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, he got upon a wagon that was conveying freight to the railroad. While the driver was transferring the freight from the wagon to the car, crossing on a plank, Mr. Kelsey, standing at one of the rear wheels, said, "You had better be careful of you will fall off and break your neck." He had hardly uttered the words when he fell to the ground and expired.
The deceased was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, March 21, 1844. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, New York artillery, serving until September 17, 1862, when he was discharged by reason of disability. Soon after the war he came to the coast, locating in California, where he commenced working in the mines, and coming north settled at Centralia, in this state, some thirty years ago. His wife died in 1894, and in 1896 he came to Okanogan county, where he has since resided, following mining. He leaves a son, N. B. Kelsey, of this place, and a daughter, Mrs. T. R. Henson, of Rock Creek, one brother in Detroit, and another brother somewhere on Vancouver island. The funeral took place at Rock Creek Tuesday afternoon, and several friends went up from Oroville to attend the services.
Mr. Kelsey was wildely known throughout this upper country, and was universally popular among all classes. He was a genial, pleasant and hospitable gentleman, bearing his accumulated years easily, and was as light hearted and almost as active as a boy. In appearance, with his prominent features and and his long white beard he strikingly resembled the commonly accepted pictures of "Uncle Sam," and was so familiarly addressed by his friends. He had always enjoyed robust health, and had often been heard to say that when his end came it would come suddenly. A kind, generous, warm hearted westerner was "Sam" Kelsey, and his sudden taking off is regretted and deplored by a wide circle of warm and true friends, who will long cherish in memory his many and sturdy virtues.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 24, 1912

William E. Keran Jr.
BREWSTER - Brewster resident, William Edward Keran Jr., 75, died Sept. 20, 1994 in the Okanogan-Douglas County Hospital, Brewster.
He was born Dec. 15, 1918, in Bartlett, Iowa to William E. and Hazel E. (Baylar) Keran, Sr.
He married Betty Maxine Arment at Bartlett, Iowa on June 16, 1939.
He served in the U. S. Air Force for 5 years during World War II. They lived in Wyoming before coming to Washington in 1946. He worked for the railroad and later was employed for 28 years with the Okanogan County Road Department.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Assembly of God church.
Surviors include his wife, a son and a daughter, all of Brewster; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Abstraced from the original - Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - September 28, 1994

W. A. Kikendall  
W. A. Kikendall, of Rockview, died Tuesday afternoon in Twisp, where he had been brought for medical treatment. Mr. Kikendall had been ill for some time with chronic bladder trouble, and was brought down to the doctor's Tuesday afternoon, and taken to the home of Ben Milnor, former neighbors in Snohomish county. But nothing could be done to save his life, and a few hours after his arrival died.
Deceased was 38 years of age, and is survived by a widow and three sons. The family came here last year from Snohomish, and took up a homestead. Mr. Kikendall was secretary of the Rockview Grange, and has provided for his dependent ones with $1000 life insurance. He was held in highest esteem by those who knew him, and his death will be a loss to the community, which extends its sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the M. T. hall, under direction of the Grange, Rev. Wilson of the Methodist church, conducting the services, burial being made in Winthrop cemetery, the Grange conducting the obsequies.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 12, 1912

Thomas C. Kirkpatrick  
Death Calls T. C. Kirkpatrick
The funeral of Thomas C. Kirkpatrick occurred at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of his son W. E. Kirkpatrick, at Epley postoffice. Rev. David Brown of the Omak Presbyterian church conducted the services. Interment was made in Okanogan cemetery by Armstrong & McCampbell, undertakers. The following obituary notice was kindly furnished The Independent by Rev. Mr. Brown:
On December 31, 1911, Mr. Kirkpatrick, father of Miss Laura B. Kirkpatrick and Mr. W. E. Kirkpatrick of Epley, Washington passed away. His sickness had been lingering and death came after a period of unconsciousness lasting almost three days.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was born in Illinois January 27, 1827. In this state his early years were spent and here he married. For a number of years he was engaged in the mercantile business and farming in Iowa. In 1884 he removed to Kansas, coming from Wichita, Kansas, in 1908. Himself a worthy pioneer in the development of his country, he came from truly pioneer stock. Of Scotch descent, from the Highlands they came. A grandfather and great-grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War. The love of freedom and of independence in generations before his day naturally led him into pioneer ways.
Early in life he connected himself with the communion of the Methodist church. His latter years were spent within the Congregational fold and he was a member of this church at the time of his death.
Two brothers, aged respectively 73 and 77, and one sister aged 85 survive his loss. Of his own family of five, four remain to mourn his departure--Mrs. Witherspoon of Willow Springs, Mo.; Mrs. Adams of Yellow Pine, Alabama; Miss Laura Kirkpatrick and W. E. Kirkpatrick of Epley. Another daughter, Mrs. Sprowl, also of Epley, died in July, 1910. His life was long, successful and happy and truly may it be said of him that he had not a known enemy in the world. Best of all, he went to his Maker trustfully as one who had waited long but joyfully answered the summons at last.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 5, 1912

Charles Klinkert  
Awful Tragedy, Domestic Row Ends Fatally - Superintendent of Fish Hatchery, Charles Klinkert Ends Life by Bullet From Revolver
Charles Klinkert, 31, superintendent of the state fish hatchery at this place, met instant death Sunday night, Dec. 6, at about 11:30, as the result of being shot with a deadly revolver.
In support of the theory that it is always the unexpected that happens, it was the general opinion that Klinkert, of all people in this section, would be the last to end his own life. A young man with iron nerve, for whom death itself had no terrors, yet with a heart as tender as that of a babe, in apparent good health, a conduct denoting most perfect peace without, yet no doubt suffering tortures within, in a moment of irrationality, with no kindly hand to stay his rashness until he could regain his senses, committed the final act which forfeited his life and lost to this community one of its most enterprising and energetic young citizens.
Charles associated most all day Sunday with friends, his last hour in public being spent at divine services in the Christian church, where Rev. Berg was delivering the discourse. Those who noted his actions thought him to be of the usual good spirits, though it was generally known that his domestic relations were not pleasant, and in fact he and his wife had separated last week, the final division of the property having occurred Sunday. The struggle within is best told be his actions leading up to the commission of the sad and awful tragedy.
Early in the evening he went to his quarters at the hatchery, and made preparation to retire. Evidently the stillness of his surroundings, and the weight of his unhappy domestic affairs caused him to change his mind, and donning again his clothing he started out in the night to the house of his wife, who had returned to the parental roof.
It was about 11 o'clock when he arrived at Mr. Plummer's home, and arousing the family, he asked for Alice, his wife. Begging her to return with him, or to agree to continue as his wife, and meeting her refusal, though he explained that refusal would end all - that he would take his life - after all attempts at reconciliation had failed the young man departed, and when about ten steps outside the door, the report of a gun was heard. The boy died with scarcely a struggle, the bullet entering just behind the left ear, ranging upward through the head, and lodging in the brain.
The family notified the officers, and Deputy Sheriff Hall went up to take charge of the body, the young woman refusing to have anything to do with it, or to give any direction as to its disposal, other than to request that it be removed. Brothers of the young man, Jacob, John and Henry, then took charge, and the body was brought to town, where it was turned over to Undertaker Culbertson, and prepared for burial.
The family of the young woman, which is highly respected and esteemed in this community, where they have lived for a number of years, exerted every good influence to effect a reconciliation of the young people, and are deeply grieved over the sad outcome. Without taking space to repeat any of the conversation of various people with the widow, or what she told the officers, it is apparent she is quite indifferent as to the affair, preferring to talk of the coming Christmas ball. Papers in divorce proceedings were to have been served upon deceased the day following his death.
Charles Klinkert was born in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1877. He came to this valley eleven years ago, and engaged in mining. About four years ago he received the appointment as superintendent of the local state fish hatchery, which position he has held with entire satisfaction of the state, and the success of the hatchery. Christmas day, 1905 he married Miss Alice Plummer. The couple made their home at the hatchery here until their unhappy separation last week.
The deep sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family, who are deeply grieved with the tragic death of their loved one. Mrs. Helen Klinkert, his mother, and other members of the family were notified of the death.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock burial being made in Beaver creek cemetery, a large concourse of pioneer citizens paying their tribute to memory of the deceased. Services at the grave were conducted by Rev. J. C. Beach, and a trio composed of Messrs. Beach, Seiner and Sprouse furnished song service.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - December 11, 1908

William E. Kirkpatrick  
Death Claims Two Well Known Citizens
William E. Kirkpatrick, Orchardist, Is Called.
Mrs. Maria M. Dow Found Dead in Bed Sunday Morning, Result of Heart Failure.
William E. Kirkpatrick
The death of William E. Kirkpatrick occurred at his Pogue Prairie home last Saturday evening at about 6 o'clock. Although he had been in ill health for the past two years, following a severe siege of typhoid, Mr. Kirkpatrick had been able to be about the place up to within a few days of his death, and hopes had been entertained for the full recovery of his death.
William E. Kirkpatrick was one of the best known pioneers of the section now embraced in the government irrigation project. Fifteen years ago this month he came into the Okanogan country in company with his brother-in-law, J. H. Sprowl, and his sister, Miss Laura Kirkpatrick, all three taking up homesteads in the vicinity of the pioneer Pogue ranch. These places have been developed into magnificent orchard tracts, and Mr. Kirkpatrick's 40-acre apple orchard is one of the finest in the valley, if not in the state.
Deceased was one of the real "live wires" of this territory and a man of great energy and everlasting faith in the Okanogan country. He was one of the first to agitate the matter of government irrigation for Pogue Flat, and it was largely through his efforts and those of his little band of co-workers and boosters that the hopes of the early settlers were finally realized in the government's taking hold of the big proposition.
Deceased was born in Bloomington, Iowa, 55 years ago. His immediate relatives surviving are his sister, Miss Laura Kirkpatrick, who has been his companion for years; another sister, Mrs. Adams of Weatherspoon, Iowa; and a third sister, Mrs. Dr. F. P. Adams of Yellow Pine, Alabama. Dr. and Mrs. Adams are now on their way here, and funeral arrangements are being held up pending their arrival.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 6, 1915

Mary Ann Knibbs  
Mary Ann (Riggan) Knibbs, 66, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at the Okanogan-Douglas Hospital in Brewster.
She was born in Arkansas and moved with her family to Washington state in 1943. She was a longtime Bridgeport and Brewster area resident.
Survivors include her husband, at the home, and a brother in Yakima
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Barnes Chapel in Brewster, Elder Jim Hagel officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at the Bridgeport Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Barnes Chapel.
Abstracted form the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - December 31, 2004
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Anna C. Knox  
Mrs. Carey Knox
Mrs. Carey Knox, the aged mother of Mrs. C. M. Davidson, died at the Davidson home Saturday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, after an illness lasting several months. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday morning, Rev. Brown, of Omak, officiating, and attended by a large number of sympathizing citizens who followed the remains to their last resting place in the Okanogan cemetery.
Anna Christinia Enyart was born near Indianapolis, Ind., October 31, 1831, and removed with her parents to Iowa during her early childhood. In 1850 she was married in Carey Knox. Of this union ten children were born, five of whom are living. Her husband passed away in 1900. In 1882 she, with her family moved to Ratun, N. M., where she resided until fifteen mnoths ago when her daughter, Mrs. Davidson, went after her, bringing her to Okanogan, where she has resided ever since.
Deceased has been held in high esteem by all who knew her and who join in extending condolences to the bereaved ones who mourn her departure. From early womanhood up to the time of her death, she was known only as a devout Christian and a woman of sublime character.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 30, 1915

William Kohen  
FATAL ACCIDENT
Some time during Monday night or early Tuesday morning, Wm. Kohen, a widely known half breed, living at Keremeos, was bucked from his horse near the east end of the railroad tunnel at Rich Bar, about four miles west of Oroville, sustaining injuries from which he subsequently died. Kohn, who visited Oroville quite frequently was in town Monday, and while here managed in some way that needs looking into to secure considerable liquor. He left for home sometime during the night on horseback. He was discovered at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning by Jas. Duffy, the watchman at the tunnel, lying along side of the railroad embankment, with a gash in his head and bleeding very profusely. At that time Kohn was still breathing, although unconscious. Duffy placed the body in a more comfortable position, and sent word of the accident into town. It was a long time before Deputy Sheriff Carrel was notified and when he reached the spot Kohn was dead although he continued to show sighs of life up to 9 o'clock without regaining consciousness.
Office Carrel got into communication with Coroner McCampbell, at Okanogan as soon as possible and that official came up to Oroville at once. In company with L.W. Barnes and Roadmaster Nelson he repaired to the scene of the accident on a hand car returning late in the evening with the remains. A thorough examination was made of the body at Mr. Barnes morgue. The only outward and visible sign of injury was a gash an inch or an inch and a half, long above and just back of the right ear. The skull was not fractured. The coroner was of the opinion from a superficial examination that the neck was dislocated, otherwise it would be difficult to account for death following so soon after the injury. The things found upon the clothing were a few scraps of paper, evidently well worn receipts, 50 cents in change, the fragments of a small bottle that had evidently contained whisky and a quart bottle of whisky partly consumed.
From the appearance of the ground near where the body was discovered it appeared that the horse commenced bucking on the side hill, and down over the railroad embankment, where the rider was thrown, his head striking a large rock. This was plainly evident from the quantity of blood on the rock. Kohn was a very heavy, stockily built man and must have struck the rock with fearful force. The only wonder is under the circumstances that the skull was not crushed. The coroner did not consider it necessary to put the county to the expense of an inquest, as death was plainly due to pure accident.
The deceased was raised by the late Frank Richter, and lived in and near Keremeos for 40 years. He was married, and is survived by a wife and a number of children, some of whom are grown. He was considered a crack horseman, and it is somewhat strange that an animal was able to unseat him. No doubt liquor was responsible largely for his death, although the rough nature of the country where the horse bucked would make it almost impossible for any kind of rider, no matter how skillful, to retain his seat. It is stated that the horse is a vicious animal, and some time ago bucked off and killed a brother of Indian Edwards.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 13, 1913
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

David Kressler  
David Kressler Dead.
David Kressler, a well known resident of Happy Hill, died Thursday afternoon from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza.
Kressler was an industrious farmer, who came here about eight years ago from the Dayton section. He was a son-in-law of James Woodward of Happy Hill. He had been married about ten years and was about 35 years of age. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his widow, a daughter ten years old and a baby.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 31, 1920

Ethel Kressler  
Death Of Mrs. David Kressler On Thursday
Mrs. Ethel Kressler of Happy Hill died Thursday morning of influenza, one week after the death of her husband, David Kressler.
At the time of her husband's death Mrs. Kressler was very ill and unable to leave her bed and her condition grew gradually worse until the end came in spite of all that could be done to save her.
The funeral service was conducted Friday morning at the Yarwood undertaking parlors in this city and interment was made in the cemetery at Conconully beside the remains of her husband.
Mrs. Kressler was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Woodward of Happy Hill. She was 31 years of age and was a native of this state, having been born near Dayton. She has resided in Okanogan county for eight years. Besides her parents, deceased is survived by a daughter ten years of ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 7, 1920

Emily Ladd
Mrs. Emily Ladd Dies
Mrs. Emily Ladd died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Quackenbush, in Okanogan. Death came very shortly after her return to her daughter's home from a visit in Grant's Pass, Oregon. A private funeral service was conducted by Rev. Herman R. Page at the Okanogan undertaking parlor Monday evening and Tuesday morning the body was shipped to Muskegon, Mich., accompanied by a son of deceased, Bert Ladd. Interment will be made at her old home at Muskegon.
Mrs. Ladd was 71 years of age and was born in New York state. There she married Burrell W. Ladd, a photographer, and moved to Detroit where they lived until 1892, when they located at Muskegon, which was their home until about a year ago when the husband died.
Deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Quackenbush of Okanogan; a son George of Omak; and sons Charley and Bert of Muskegon, and Harry of St. Louis.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - April 2, 1920

W. C. Laizure
Obituary
After two days of severe illness, W. C. Laizure passed away quietly at one o'clock Friday morning, October 29. He was born July 15, 1847, at Cadiz, Ohio. At the age of 16, he enlisted as a volunteer in Co. K, 170th Regiment of the Ohio National Guard. He was discharged from the army in 1864 at Columbus, Ohio.
In his early manhood, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church and was always loyal to his faith.
May 5, 1875, he was united in marriage with Mary V. McKeever, of Hendrysburg, Penn. To this union were born four children: one daughter, who in infancy preceded her father to the better land, and three sons, who remain to mourn the departure of their devoted father.
The sons are Clyde M. Laizure mining engineer, Redding, California; Dallas C. Laizure, Lieutenant Commander on the battleship Florida; and Jerome Laizure, in the aerial mail service at Reno, Nevada.
Besides the bereaved wife, the subject of this sketch is mourned by three sisters, Mrs. Hedington, of Frankfort, Kansas; Mrs. Wood of Cadiz, Ohio; Mrs. Scott, of Grangeville, Penn.; and one brother, C. H. Laizure, of Omak.
This is the first death in thirty-three years of those born to the Laizure name in this immediate family.
The funeral service was conducted at Okanogan, Sunday, 3 p.m., by Revs. C. J. Boppell and David Brown, the veterans of the G. A. R. and the American Legion in attendance. The body was taken to Fargo, N. D., to be interred beside the infant daughter. The widow was accompanied by Mrs. C. H. Laizure and was to be met in Fargo by her son, Lieut. Com. Dallas C. Laizure. The boys of the American Legion again turned out Monday morning as a guard of honor to escort the body to the train.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - November 5, 1920

Christine Lamb  
Christine Lamb, 89, a longtime resident of Omak, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at her home with family around her, following a brief illness.
She was born on Jan. 28, 1911, at Cooney, Arkansas to Houston and Ella (Badeggt) Riggan. She grew up in the Leola area in Arkansas and attended schools there. She married Thomas L. Lamb on June 18, 1932, at Leola. They made their home there until 1945, when they moved to Omak. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 25, 1995, two sisters and four brothers.
Funeral services will be held at the Precht-Harrison Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Randy Cleveland officiating. Burial will be in the Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - November 21, 2000
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Thomas L. Lamb  
Omak - Thomas Lea Lamb, 84, of Omak, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995, at Valley Care Center, in Okanogan.
He was born Jan. 18, 1911, to Thomas B. and Lula Lea (Reid) Lamb at Leola, Ark., where he attended school.
He married Christine Riggan on June 18, 1932, at Sheridan, Ark.
Mr. Lamb worked for International Paper Co., Alcoa and U.S. Rubber Co. He and his family moved to Omak in 1945, where he worked for Biles-Coleman Lumber Co. He retired as foreman of the powerhouse in 1972.
Mr. Lamb had been a member of the Leola Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, of Omak; two sons, one daughter, one brother, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Precht-Harrison Chapel, Omak.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - November 28, 1995
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

John T. Lankford 
In Memoriam
Died, at his home in Molson, Washington, Monday morning, May 2, 1815, John T. Lankford, aged 70 years, 1 month and 6 days. The cause of his death was chronic nephritis.
Uncle John, as he was familiarly called, had been a sufferer from partial paralysis for three years prior to his death and bore his affliction with great fortitude.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday morning. Rev. J. B. Schneider officiated and paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of the deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers, the offerings of friends.
Deceased was born in Davis county, Missouri, where he grew to manhood and followed farming successfully for many years. He moved to the State of Washington in 1909, locating at Spokane. In 1910, he came to Molson where he resided until the time for his demise.
He was highly esteemed by all who knew him for his kindly, genial ways. Before being stricken with paralysis he was a model of industry and has always been strictly upright in all his dealings with his fellow men, and commanded the confidence and respect of all.
He is survived by his wife (Aunt Kate) who has the simpathy of the entire community.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - May 7, 1915

Nora F. Larrabee  
Mrs. Larrabee Dead.
The death of Mrs. Nora F. Larrabee occurred, Tuesday, August 12, at her home in this city after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon, Rev. Fred J. Hart officiating both at the church and at the Okanogan cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest. The deceased was born in Hamburg, Iowa, November 16, 1876, and for the past few years has been a resident of this city. A husband, B. F. Larrabee, and one son, Merritt D., survive to mourn her loss.
Mr. McCann, Mrs. Larrabee' father, and Mrs. Bonner, her sister, were present from abroad.
The Odd Fellows turned out in a body, marching to the church.
Mesdames Beck and McKee, and Messrs. Marc Thomas and Frank Graham officiated as choir at the church and cemetery.
Mrs. Larrabee was loved and esteemed by all who knew her and the Independent joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 15, 1913

Rozetta Larreau  
Miss Rozetta Larreau Died of Bullet Wound
Brief mention was made in these columns last issue of the accidental wounding of Miss Rozetta Larreau, a young lady well known here. Saturday's Spokesman-Review announced that the wound resulted in her death. Miss Larreau formerly lived with the Wm. Baines family of this city and she and Miss Ethel Baines were classmates together in the nursing course at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, where her death occurred. The Spokane paper gives the following account of the young lady's death: Accidentally shot with a gift revolver which was discharged when in her own hands, Miss Rosetta Larreau, a graduate nurse, is dying at the Sacred Heart hospital notwithstanding transfusions of blood given by classmates.
The accident happened Thursday afternoon at the residence of Z. A. Pfile, E 17 Eighth avenue, where Miss Larrreau resided. From what could be learned last night she was hurrying to meet another nurse to go down town. She picked up the revolver and ran a cloth over it to clean it when it exploded. Miss Larreau then ran screaming into the hallway and told Miss Dodd, another nurse, that she was shot.
Dr. E. E. Jennings, who was called, hurried her to the hospital, where he and Dr. H. P. Marshall attempted to stop the flow of blood. An operation disclosed that the bullet entered the abdomen, passed through the liver and after glancing from a dorsal vertebra passed out at the side and went through an arm.
It was found Miss Larreau was bleeding to death from the injury to her liver and nurses volunteered to give blood to prolong her life. Miss Margaret Clark, a graduate nurse, gave half a pint of blood. When Miss Larreau become feebler yesterday, a half pint of blood from Miss Tuschoff, another nurse, was transsfused. It was believed late lasts night that Miss Larreau could live but a few hours.
Nurses recalled last night that Miss Larreau had recently exhibited the pearl handled revolver to them. She was warned that a revolver was dangerous, but she explained that she had had experience with firearms and was not afraid of it.
Mrs. N. Hamilton, mother of Miss Larreau, who resides at Steilacoom, reached Spokane Yesterday. A brother at Tacoma is on his way here.
Miss Larreau is 22 years old and was graduated from the Sacred Heart a year ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 26, 1921

Joseph E. Leader  
Joseph E. Leader, Early Okanogan Settler, is Dead
Joseph E. Leader, state and county pioneer, whose residence in Okanogan county dates back to 1891 died at the Oroville hospital at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. Although in failing health for several years, Mr. Leader was able to conduct his business here until last month, when he went to Oroville for hospital care.
Coming to Okanogan county in 1891, J. E. Leader taught school in the Methow, and shortly after took up a homestead in Pleasant Valley. Leader Lake, the present reservoir of the Pleasant Valley Irrigation & Power Company, was part of the Leader homestead. Upon disposing of that property to permit its use for storing water, Mr. Leader took an irrigated tract under the irrigation project, which he retained for several years.
Later, about ten years ago, he became town clerk of Okanogan and then engaged in the haberdashery business, which he continued until his death.
J. E. Leader was born July 14th, 1859, and was therefore in his sixty-second year. His birth place was West Moncton, Ont., where his aged mother, Mrs. M. A. Leader, still lives. His only child, Bert Leader, lives in Pleasant Valley. Dr. Henry T. Leader, a brother, resides at Plattsville, Ont., and a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Phillips, is a resident of Minnesota. Other sisters live in Michigan. Dr. A. H. Jensen, a Spokane dentist, is a nephew of the deceased by marriage.
In early life, Mr. Leader studied to become a physician, but did not complete a medical course. He attended a normal school at London, Ont., and later engaged in the life insurance business in Ontario.
At the age of 21, he migrated to California, and spent several years in California and New Mexico. While in the south he became intimately acquainted with Milton S. Storey, who died at Winthrop last September, and the two men were life long friends.
Storey and Leader came to Whatcom county and located at Sumas in 1888. Leader is said to have made and lost a small fortune at Sumas, where he was in the real estate business. Soon after coming to this state, he started the Nooksack Reporter at Nooksack, which was sold to J. Hannum Jones, one of the best known pioneer newspaper men of the state, now deceased.
Continuing their friendship, Storey and Leader came to Okanogan county together in the spring of 1891 and settled in the Methow. A year or so later Leader took up his residence in Pleasant Valley.
When he first came to this county Mr. Leader taught school in the Methow and later taught at various places in the county. He also served as county superintendent of schools when this county included territory now comprising Chelan and Ferry counties. He served the county at other time as deputy assessor, and was a candidate for auditor in 1910.
During his city residence Mr. Leader has always taken particular interest in the welfare of Okanogan and contributed his full share in time and money to civic affairs. In war work Mr. Leader was conspicuous for his upstanding Americanism, showing his patriotism in many ways. He was one of the first to serve as a Four Minute Man.
The funeral will be held this (Saturday) afternoon at the Yarwood undertaking parlors in this city at 1 o'clock. Deceased was a member of Wenatchee lodge of Elks and local brothers of that fraternity will act as pallbearers and have charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 29, 1921

James R. Lease  
James R. Lease Is Victim of Accidental Shooting Saturday
While carrying a shotgun on a mowing machine, James R. Lease of the Upper Pine creek district, accidently discharged the gun and was killed Saturday afternoon. Lease was 26 years of age, and leaves a widow and three children, the youngest born a month ago. He is survived by three brothers and four sisters who reside in different parts of Eastern Washington, and his mother who lives in North Dakota.
Lease had the gun for the purpose of shooting ground hogs as he saw them during his work. According to his brother, C. A. Lease, he had shot before during the day, once a half hour before the fatal shot. C. A. Lease heard a cry and hurried to his brother, and found that the charge of the gun had struck him in the side, and evidently had severed arteries. The young man died in twenty minutes. His only statement of the occurrence was that the gun slipped.
The Lease ranch is located in the North Pine Creek section, about three miles above the Pat Miller school house.
Undertaker Ed. Yarwood of Okanogan was called to prepare the body for burial, and funeral services were held from the home Sunday after noon. The services were conducted by Rev. Graham of Riverside and burial was in the Riverside cemetery. The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 28, 1921

John O. LeCornu  
Death of John O. LeCornu
John Owens LeCornu, second son of John and Nancy E. LeCornu, was born May 28, 1866, and died April 2, 1915. He was married to Helena Barnett in 1888, who passed away in a few years, leaving one daughter, Eva, now of Los Angles, California, who was with him at the time of his death. In December, 1900, he was married to Lula Belle Ferguson, who survives him.
He came to the Methow Valley nine years ago and settled at Winthrop, moving to Pateros three years ago.
Besides the wife and daughter he is survived by his aged father, who was with him the last week. Two brothers and two sisters also are called to mourn his loss.
The remains were taken to Walla Walla for burial and were accompanied by the wife, father and daughter.--Reporter, Pateros.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - April 15, 1915

Melvin C. Lehman  
Melvin Carlysle, aged two years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lehman, died Sunday morning, January 7, at 6 o'clock, after a brief illness with croup. The little fellow became critically ill Saturday night, when both the doctors were summoned, but there seemed to be nothing possible that would save the little one's life. Melvin Carlysle was born October 28, 1909. He was a bright little boy, and had acquired a host of friends, who are deeply grieved at his untimely death, and whose sympathy for the parents in the loss of their baby is heartfelt.
The funeral was held Monday at 11 o'clock from the Church of Christ, Evangelist Pool conducting the services. Four little girls acted as pallbearers. There was a profusion of floral offerings, and the large church was well filled with friends. A long procession followed the remains to Beaver creek cemetery, where interment was made.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 12, 1912

William Leitritc  
Young William Leitritc Meets Untimely Death
William Leitritc, a young man 22 years of age, met death by drowning in the log pond at Capt. Chas. Bureau's sawmill on Little Loop Loop creek Monday evening last. The lad in company with a number of other boys was jumping about on the logs for amusement when he missed his footing and fell into the water. His efforts to extricate himself from the predicament were baffled by the logs on the surface and after a brief struggle he sank to the bottom in about 14 feet of water.
Charles Leitritc, father of the boy, and a number of the mill crew were within a stone's throw of the accident and responded promptly to the cries for help set up by the unfortunate lad's companions, but their efforts were of no avail as the boy had been under the water several minutes before they arrived. An effort was made to secure the body at once but it was necessary to open the gates of the dam and allow the water to run from the pond before the body could be located.
Undertakers Armstrong & McCampbell were summoned and brought the body to town Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the undertaking parlors, Rev. Fred J. Hart officiating. Interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Charles Leitritc, father of the drowned boy, is comparatively a new arrival here. He came to Okanogan this spring from near Spokane and purchased the Fred Heilenburg ranch and was joined by his son two weeks ago. Mrs. Leitritc, four sons and three daughters are living near Spokane and are expected to join Mr. Leitritc some time in the future.
The unfortunate occurrence was made doubly sad by the necessary absence of so many of the young man's close relatives, and happening also in practically a strange community. However, the people of the town and from the mill community showed their sympathy for the bereaved parent by attending the funeral, furnishing music, flowers, etc., and Mr. Leitritc desires to express through these columns his deep appreciated of the many courtesies extended.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 21, 1912

Betty A. Lemaster  
Died Sunday night, August 29, at the age of one year and 29 days, Betty Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah O. Lemaster, after an illness of four weeks.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the M. E. church in Twisp, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion, Rev. I. B. Ricketts conducting the services. Interment was made in Beaver creek cemetery, a large concourse of sorrowing friends accompanying the mourners to the last resting place of their beloved one. The sorrowing parents and family are extended the deep sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - September 3, 1915

Edith Lenander  
Miss Lenander Dead.
The Spokane Chronicle of November 7, carried the following notice of Edith Lenander's death: "Edith Victoria Lenander, age 25 died last night at her home, N2608 Division street after an illness of ten months. Miss Lenander taught school in Okanogan county before her illness. She was graduated from North Central high school in 1916. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lenander, three brothers, Edward, Theodore and Albert and a sister Helen." Recently Judith and Ellen Anderson went to Spokane to visit her. Miss Lenander taught school here during the year 1919-1920. She also taught at Conconully together with her cousin, Judith. At Christmas time last year she left for her home in Spokane being taken ill while at Conconully.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 28, 1921

Charles H. Lewis  
Charles H. Lewis
Charles H. Lewis died at his ranch home north of Winthrop on Wednesday, September 16 and was interred in the beautiful Sullivan Cemetery Friday, September 18; services conducted by Rev. Ricketts, and Undertaker E. M. Thomas as Master of Ceremonies.
Mr. Lewis was born in New Jersey June 12, 1837; at the age of 18 he moved with his parents to Wisconsin, where he was married on November 27, 1862, to Miss Ann Eliza Steere, to which union were born two daughters, Mrs. Andy Hall, of Winthrop, and Mrs. W. K. Frazer, of Deadwood, S. D. They came west in 1908 and settled on the ranch in 1910, where he lived until his demise. He leaves to mourn him his wife, two daughters, four sisters and four grandchildren. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. The family has the deep sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this means to express our thanks and appreciation to the many kind acts and deeds by the neighbors and friends who assisted during the sickness and death of our husband and father; also for the beautiful floral offerings received.
MRS. C. M. LEWIS AND FAMILY.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - September 24, 1914

Mary A. Lewis  
Death of Mrs. Wm. E. Lewis
Loomis, Feb. 12--Mrs. William E. Lewis, affectionately known throughout this community as Grandma Lewis, died at her home last Friday. Mrs. Lewis, whose maiden name was Mary A. Stone, was born in Delaware county, N. Y., April 25, 1831. She married Mr. Lewis August 31, 1856, and came with him to the Okanogan country in July 1896. She is survived by her husband and three children, Walter Lewis, Mrs. Addie Smith and Mrs. Nettie A. Howe. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church, of which she was a life long and devout member, at 2 p.m., Sunday. Rev. Thompson conducted the service. A large concourse of sorrowing friends were present at the service to pay their last sad respects to the memory of the departed friend and neighbor. Mrs. Lewis led a life of quiet Christian service, and her kindly, gentle personality won for her the affection of all the members of the community in which she lived.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 14, 1913

William E. Likins  
W. E. Likins Dies.
William E. Likins, a resident of Bellingham for nearly twenty-five years, and a brother of Chief of Police John L. Likins and of C. T. Likins, of this city, died this morning at St. Joseph's hospital, of tuberculosis. The deceased entered the hospital exactly thirty days ago.
He is survived by his wife, who is living in Twisp; by two brothers, J. L. and C. T., both of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. R. J. O'Shea, of Seattle, and Mrs. Alice Armstrong, of Portland.
W. E. Likins was formerly engaged in the contracting business in Bellingham with his brother, J. L. Likins, but for the last several years has been interested in mining in Alaska. In the latter place, it is believed, he contracted, from exposure, the disease which finally led to his death.
W. E. Likins was a man highly respected in the community and his death has occasioned universal regret. His age was 53 years.---Bellingham Herald, March 28.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 7, 1911

Carrie L. Limbrick 
Obituary
Mrs. Carrie L. Hoover was born at West Point, Indiana, October 2, 1849, and died at Omak, Washington, February 4, 1920, aged 70 years, 4 months and 2 days.
On January 14, 1873, Miss Hoover became the bride of John Limbrick, the marriage taking place in Edgar county, Illinois. To this union was born two children, Mrs. Edith M. Fink, living at Omak, and Wm. Norton Limbrick of Tacoma, who passed from this life several years ago. Mrs. Limbrick was widowed in 1890 and has since made her home with her daughter in Omak.
Those left to mourn the loss of this estimable Christian lady and mother are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fink and two children, of Omak, Mrs. Jennie Hawkins, Omak, Mrs. Dan Heaton, Wichita, Ks., M. Hoover, Veederburg, Ind., R. Hoover, La Fayette, Ind.
Funeral services were held at the family home at four o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. C. J. Boppell, of the Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a faithful member, officiating. The body was taken to Tacoma Friday for interment in the Mausoleum beside her son.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - February 6, 1920

Johannah Lindner  
Grandma Lindner Dead
Mrs. Johannah Lindner, familarly known as "Grandma Lindner," died from ailments incident to old age, Wednesday morning at 11:15 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. E. Lindner, near Havillah. She was 66 years, 7 months, and 8 days old at the time of her death. Her son, Ernest Lindner, had preceded her to the great beyond by just four weeks and four hours.
Grandma Lindner was highly respected by all who knew her and her many friends will hear with regret of her demise.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Havillah Luthern church, Rev. Heiner officiating, and burial took place at Havillah cemetery under direction of Undertaker V. G. Grove.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - December 15, 1916

Pearl Lindsley  
Died At Seattle
The following announcement taken from the Wenatchee World will be read with regret by many acquaintances of the deceased in this part of Okanogan county:
"Mrs. Pearl Lindsley, wife of L. D. Lindsley, died a nine o'clock Sunday night at Minor Hospital in Seattle, according to advices received today. The death was due to complications following the birth of an infant who also died last week.
Mrs. Lindsley was a sister of Mrs. John Isenhart of Wenatchee and daughter of William Miller, one of the pioneer residents of the Lake Chelan country. Word was received by members of the family Saturday that her life was despaired of and her father and Mr. and Mrs. John Isenhart and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Isenhart left immediately for Seattle. Previously to her marriage she lived with her father in Wenatchee for twenty years. She has many acquaintances all the way from Wenatchee to Oroville. Following her marriage two years ago she has lived at Seattle.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 11, 1920

Willis P. Lobdell  
Willis P. Lobdell
Willis Phillip Lobdell, aged 31, died last night at the Haney home on Boston Heights. With other members of the Haney family, Mrs. Lobdell and young daughter, the deceased was taken sick sometime ago. From the first illness he partly recovered, but exposure brought on a relapse for both himself and Mrs. Lobdell, and for the past few days hope has been abandoned for the recovery of either.
In the case of Mr. Lobdell complications arose which baffled all effort to save him.
Mrs. Lobdell was not expected to live through the day. The young daughter and members of the Haney family have practically recovered.
Willis P. Lobdell was born in Waniwac, Wis. With his parents he came to this community about eleven years ago and settled on a homestead on Boston Heights. A large part of the past year he has been employed as mechanic and salesman by the B. A. Thayer Motor Company of this city.
His father and mother of Portland were present at his death.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 24, 1918

Ole P. Loe  
Ole Loe Dead
The many friends of Ole P. Loe were shocked to hear of his death from apoplexy, which occurred at his residence near Ninemile at about three o'clock last Sunday morning. He was apparently enjoying good health the day before his death and made no mention of illness. He retired at ten o'clock Saturday night, and at about a quarter of three Sunday morning Mrs. Loe was awakened by her husband who was sitting up in bed rubbing his left limbs, which were apparently paralyzed. On realizing his condition she telephoned to Dr. Tyler who immediately responded, arriving at three o'clock, only to find that Mr. Loe had died a few minutes before.
Ole Pauson Loe was born in Norway thirty-eight years ago and came to America in 1903. He first made his home at Greenwood, B. C. In 1905 he and his family came to the Molson country where he bought a grain ranch near Ninemile and has since resided. He was an industrious, upright citizen and highly regarded for his sterling honesty by all who knew him, and had a host of friends who will sadly miss him.
He is survived by his wife and son, Russell, two sisters, Mrs. E. N. Grubb of Oroville, and Mrs. I. I. Hinseth of Molson, and a brother, Peter Loe.
Funeral services were held in Molson at the M. E. church, Rev. C. A. Huff officiating. The remains were prepared for burial by Undertaker V. G. Grove and taken to Spokane Tuesday where burial took place at Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Loe son and Mr. and Mrs. I. I. Hinseth and E. N. Grubb accompanied the remains and saw them laid in their last resting place.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - November 17, 1916

Effie M. Long  
Death Of Mrs. Effie M. Long.
Effie M. Long passed away September 20 at her home on Palmer mountain, after a lingering illness. She was born in Nebraska, July 31, 1874 and has been a member of the Adair family since she was seven years old.
Miss Long was well and favorably known both for her sterling character and her optimism through her great physical suffering. She was a devoted sister and a splendid neighbor. Miss Long was a member of the M. E. church of Loomis and was organist for a number of years. She was also a member of and Past Noble Grand of Mayflower Rebekah Lodge at Loomis. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Lister of Spokane, who was with her at her death; Mrs. Lillian Davis of Roseburg, Oregon, and three foster-brothers, George, Henry and Joe Adair of Loomis.
Interment was made in Mountain View cemetery, September 22, under the auspices of Mayflower Rebekrah lodge.
CARD OF THANKS
We, the undersigned, wish to express our sincere thanks to the kind friends and neighbors and especially to the Rebekahs for their help and sympathy during the illness and death of our dear sister, Effie.
Mrs. Sadie Lester
George Adair
Henry Adair
Joe Adair
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 29, 1922

Charles J. Lovejoy  
Death of a Pioneer.
The Conconully Record of the 18th inst chronicles the death of Colonel Charles J. Lovejoy, who expired on Wednesday, the 16th, at 7:30 a.m., after a lingering illness incidental to a complication of nervous and kidney disorders. Mr. Lovejoy has been a citizen of Okanogan county for about twenty years. He first settled in the town of Ruby, and was a resident and storekeeper there during the period of that mining camp's greatest prosperity. When the panic of 1893 wiped out the business of the town he suffered with the rest of its citizens, and closing out his store, located on a ranch about seven miles further down Salmon creek, where he remained, pursuing the peaceful work of farming for about eight years. Something over four years ago he came to Conconully, and has been a resident and merchant here ever since. Latterly, however, through illness, he was compelled to forego active participation in his business, leaving the management of the general merchandise store ia Conconully in the hands of his son Charles, who has been assisted by his mother's nephew, Clyde Barricklow.
This old pioneer had many friends in Okanogan, who join with the Independent in extending their cincerest sympathy to the relatives of the deceased.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 25, 1907

Asaph C. Luther  
A. C. Luther
Dies of Heart Failure Last Sunday While on Road Home From Twisp
All Winthrop was shocked when the word came over the wire that A. C. Luther had died of heart failure, Sunday. Mr. Luther had been in poor health all winter, never having fully recovered from an attack of pneumonia, and has been constantly under the doctor's care. Last Sunday, accompanied by his son Archie, he drove to Twisp to consult with his physician. On their return he was suddenly stricken with heart failure. He was taken into the home of Ples Rader, whose ranch they were passing, but death resulted almost instantly. He was immediately brought to Winthrop to the home of Dan Robbins, his brother-in-law. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church, Tuesday, by Rev. Taylor. The casket was covered with floral offerings by the school children, C. F. Thorp, Thos. Wills, Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Storey. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful Winthrop Cemetery.
Asaph Colgrave Luther was born in Rhode Island, August 4, 1861, where he spent his youth, moving west in the early 80's. He was united in marriage at Spokane in 1895 to Miss Louisa Smith, to which three children were born: Archie, Sarah Gladys and Mary. In 1907 he and his family moved from Lake View, Idaho, to near Winthrop and purchased the relinquishment of Thos. Wills' homestead, on which he resided until his death. He was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and made friends wherever he went. By his death the community loses one of its best citizens. He will be missed not alone at home but by a large circle of acquaintances.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our thanks to hose who so generously assisted by deeds and words of kindness and sympathy at the death of our husband, father and brother. We sincerely thank you.
TH FAMILY
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - March 13, 1913

Death of A. C. Luther.
Asaph Colgrave Luther was born in the state of Rhode Island, August 4, 1861, and departed this life on March 9, 1913, aged 51 years, 7 months and 5 days.
He came to Idaho in the year 1888, was married to Louisa Smith, January 11, 1893. To this union three children were born, one son and two daughters.
Mr. Luther came to the Methow valley and settled on a homestead near Winthrop, seven years ago and resided there at the time of his death.
He contracted a cold about two months ago from which he never recovered. He went to Twisp to consult a physicign, staying a few days with her brother-in-law, Bert McLean, and was feeling much better on Sunday when his son came after him, and while going home on the west side near the Pleas Rader ranch, his breathing became short and before they could get him into the Rader house, death had come. The doctor pronounced in heart failure caused by pneumonia.
He was a kind, loving husband and father. A good, generous neighbor, and was honored and respected by every one with whom he had any acquaintance of dealings.
By his death the community loses one of its best citizens, and he will be missed not alone at home, but by a large circle of acquaintances.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, a 11 a.m., at the M. E. church in Heckendorn. Rev. Taylor officiating. Burial was made in the Sullivan cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - March 14, 1913

Minnie M. Lynch  
Mrs. M. Lynch Passes Away
Funeral Services Held Wednesday; Buried At Loomis
Minnie Mary Lynch, 75, passed away September 24, 1939 at the home of her son Walter Moorehouse at Chesaw.
Minnie Mary Osborn was born in Oregon on August 23, 1864. She was married the first time to Mr. Moorehouse and to this union three children were born. Then she married Jim Lynch and to the second union four children were born. Mr. Lynch preceded her in death several years ago.
She is survived by her children, Walter Moorehouse, Chesaw; Bertha Meckenhiem, Walla Walla; Addie Finnie, Glide, Oregon; Ralph and Albert Lynch, Oroville and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning and interment was made at the Loomis cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 29, 1939
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Isabel Mackie  
Mrs. Mackie, Respected Malott Resident, Dead
Isabel Mackie, wife of Wm. Mackie of Malott, died Friday after a long illness. Mrs. Mackie had been in failing health for several years, but had had occasional periods when her condition was much improved. She was past 75 years of age.
Her husband and eight children survive, five of whom are now living at Malott and three in Scotland. Fourteen children have been born to the couple. Two sons and two daughters have resided at Malott for several years, and a third son came there to reside last year. Another son lost his life a few years ago at Malott, when he was killed by a cave-in.
Funeral services for the deceased were held Sunday afternoon at the Malott school house. They were conducted by Rev. David Brown of Omak. Interment was at the Okanogan cemetery, in charge of the Okanogan Undertaking Company.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 23, 1921

Alexander MacKinnon  
The funeral of Alexander MacKinnon was held here on Thursday, March 3, in the M. E. church at 11 a.m. The church was filled with friends. The floral offerings were profuse and with wreaths and sprays of all varieties of flowers. Deceased died from an operation at St. Mark's hospital, Rochester, Minn., the body being shipped here for burial.
Alexander MacKinnon was born in Fort Augustus, Invernesshire, Scotland, Nov. 24, 1859. He came to America in 1885 to seek his fortune, spending a short time in Calif., N. Dakota, and Eastern Oregon, then coming to the Methow valley in 1889 where he became interested in farming, and in later years took up orcharding. In 1904, he married Miss Mary Marshall, who taught school here the previous year.
Mr. MacKinnon carried insurance in the W.O.W. Methow Camp No. 732, of which he had been a member since its organization, also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Surviving to mourn his demise are his wife, and nephew, Angus MacKinnon, besides many relatives in Scotland. He was an influential and upright citizen, loved by all his friends and neighbors, and his death will be a great loss to this community in which he lived and whose deepest sympathy goes out to the widow. Rev. Schrieber of Pateros, and Rev. James of Monitor, conducted the services.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - May 11, 1921

Nona Mallett  
Mrs. Geo. F. Mallett Passes Away
The many friends of Mrs. Geo. F. Mallett, nee Miss Nona Strange, of Ferry, were shocked to hear of her death from uraemic poisoning, which occurred last Saturday afternoon.
She had been ill for several weeks and was recently taken to the Sacred Heart hospital at Spokane, but the physicians pronounced her case incurable and she was being taken to the home of her parents near Seattle when she became suddenly worse and was removed from the train at Cle Elum where she passed away.
The deceased taught the intermediate room of the Molson school last year until March, when she was married to Geo. F. Mallett, U. S. Custom Officer at Ferry.
She made may friends during her resident here who greatly regret to hear of her untimely demise.
The remains were taken to her old home for interment.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - December 22, 1916

Alice Malott  
Death Of Mrs. Malott
Mrs. William G. Malott died Sunday noon at San Diego, Cal., after a long illness. The news was contained in telegrams from Mr. Malott to relatives at Malott. The body will be shipped to Malott for burial and is expected to arrive some time next week.
Mrs. Malott, who was formerly Miss Alice Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Davis, pioneers of the county, had been sick for a long time. Last March she and her husband went to California in the hope that the change of climate would be beneficial to her health, but she grew steadily weaker until her death.
Prior to her marriage, the deceased taught school at Okanogan and Oroville. She was a graduate of Washington State College. Her girlhood was spent on the Davis ranch below Malott, one of the famous land marks of the county. She was married three years ago this fall to Mr. Malott and resided at Pateros.
The parents of Mrs. Malott both died in recent years and are buried in the Malott cemetery. Besides her husband, she leaves a sister, Pauline, and two brothers George A. Davis and W. Leonard Davis.--Independent
Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - September 16, 1921

Leonard C. Malott  
L. C. Malott, Pioneer of Okanogan Valley, Passes to the Great Beyond
A pioneer of pioneers in Okanogan county passed to the great beyond Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock when death took L. C. Malott of Malott.
Mr. Malott has been in poor health for the past few years. His failing strength had been noticeable since he was internally injured by being thrown from a horse, and he had been suffering from diabetes since 1916.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock this morning (Saturday) at the Malott school house, and burial will be in the Malott cemetery, located on land he homesteaded 34 years ago this month.
Death came to the afflicted and aged citizen peacefully. Only during the last few days of his illness was he unable to leave his bed at times, and the vigorous spirit that has always been a familiar trait did not leave him until he lapsed into periodical spells of weakness that left him only semi-conscious. All of his family were present at his death bed except a daughter, Mrs. Ida Hedges, who returned to her home in California a short time ago, after spending the spring and summer months at Malott.
He was survived by his widow, daughter, and two sons, Wm. G. and Reuben L., both residents of Pateros. He also leaves three brothers, residents of Lemington, Ont.
Leonard Coatsworth Malott was which would have occurred on Octo-nearing his seventy-seventh birthday, ber 11th. He was born in 1843 in Essex county, Ontario. At the age of 21 he crossed the continent and settled in California, where he was married in 1870 to Mary Hamilton. The family moved to what is now Okanogan county and built a cabin in August, 1886, less than 200 feet from the home where death overtook Mr. Malott.
Through a sad coincidence, L. C., Malott died on the thirty-fourth anniversary of the death of his son Claude, who was drowned at the mouth of the Okanogan a few days after the family reached this county. Two days later the funeral was held on the birthday of Wm. G. Malott, which will also be the date of the father's funeral.
The territory on the west side of the Okanogan was then known as the Columbia Indian reservation, and when it was thrown open for settlement Mr. Malott was the first man to bring a family across the Columbia river. Mrs. Malott was the first white woman to go into the Methow valley, which at that time could only be reached by the trail through the Chiliwhist, later featured in Owen Wisters' book , "The Virginian." When the Malotts settled here, the nearest white woman was fifty miles distant; it was seventy miles to a postoffice; and supplies were freighted from Spokane.
Mr. Malott selected his homestead in the Okanogan valley near Loop Loop Creek and immediately commenced to put his ground under irrigation. He held the property until 1909, when it was sold to the Helensdale Investment Company. At that time Mr. Malott visited his old home in Ontario.
For years, during the days of travel by stage in the county the Malott home was a prominent road house, made famous by its hospitality and good meals. In the fall of 1889, the postoffice of Malott was established and mail for all parts of the county, brought in from Coulee City, was redistributed and forwarded by the Chiliwhist route to the upper Methow, Conconully and the northern part of the county. The stages changed horses and stopped for meals at the Malott place, and hundreds of travelers from all parts of the northwest paused there on trips into the county. Mr. Malott acted as postmaster more than twenty years, relinquishing the office when it was moved to the present townsite.
The pioneer spirit of making others' difficulties his own was deeply rooted in L. C. Malott, and he never permitted the rapid changing conditions of the county to offset a generous and neighborly disposition that made him conspicuous among the old timers, many of whom can now attest to his benevolence. Though always willing to do a friendly act, he permitted few of his kindnesses to be returned, and the one who told others of favors extended by him violated his desire. It has been told that in connection with the postoffice Mr. Malott at one time undertook to lay in a small stock of groceries and supplies, but was soon forced to close out the "store," because with his limited financial ability at that time he could not continued the losses occasioned by taking in payment for his goods the hard luck tales of some of his patrons, principally among the Indians. Many stories have been told the writer of instances where Mr. Malott befriended and aided the early settlers of the county in substantial ways--always with an expression belittling his act and an admonition to say nothing about it.
To the Indians a third of a century ago, Malott was a "Good Tillikum" and his advice and assistance was often sought by them.
L. C. Malott took pride in being a staunch republican and it is safe to say that no man in Okanogan county has attended more republican conventions than he, as he seldom missed one. However, he never had a desire to seek public office.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 14, 1920

S. H. Manley  
Death Of Dr. S. H. Manley
Just as the paper was going to press last week word was received by wire by Mrs. C. C. Hedger that her father, Dr. S. H. Manley, formerly of Republic, had died at San Francisco last Thursday morning. The death of Dr. Manley was not unexpected, as he had been in a very serious condition for a long time. It is understood that an operation was decided upon as a last resort in hopes that it might bring relief, but Dr. Manley himself had little hope life could be prolonged. Death followed the operation.
Dr. Manley was born on a farm near Norwalk, Ohio, March 10, 1847, and hence was aged 73 years and 3 months at the time of his death. He was a graduate of the Keokuk (Iowa) Medical College, receiving his diploma in 1873. He came west to the territory of Washington in the early 80's, first settling on the coast. He was elected to the territorial legislature from Whatcom county in 1884. In 1885 he crossed the mountains into eastern Washington and located at Colville, and from Stevens county was elected to the constitutional convention which convened in 1889. At the time of the Republic boom he moved from Colville to that city, where he continued to reside until a few years ago, when he moved to San Francisco. Dr. Manley took an active part in civic affairs of Republic in the days when that camp promised to be a second Butte, and built up a large private practice. He was county physician, coroner and president of the board of health. He had such confidence in the future of the camp that he built and equipped a hospital, and gave of his time and means toward promoting every public enterprise.
In 1887 Dr. Manley married Miss Florence Gotel, of Saginaw, Michigan and to that union eight children were born, four of whom survive, Mrs. C. C. Hedger, of Oroville and two daughters and a son who are with Mrs. Manley in San Francisco.
Personally, Dr. Manley was a genial, generous and most likeable gentleman and he made a host of friends throughout northeastern Washington, where he was widely known, who will sincerely regret his death.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 18, 1920

Samuel. H. Mason  
Samuel H. Mason Died At Soap Lake Sunday
Pioneer Citizen Succumbs To Diabetes.
Was County Commissioner in Early 90's and Enterprising Leader in Development Work.
Samuel H. Mason of Olema died Sunday morning at Soap Lake, Washington, of diabetes. Mr. Mason had been a long sufferer from the disease and went to Soap Lake about two weeks ago when his condition became serious. He spent part of last winter at the resort and came home much improved in health. When he again reached there recently he sank rapidly until his death.
The remains were brought to Okanogan Wednesday night and funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in this city. Rev. C. L. Green conducted the last rites and funeral arrangements were in charge of Ed. Yarwood of the Okanogan Undertaking Parlors. Burial was made at the Malott cemetery.
Mr. Mason came to this county shortly prior to 1890 and located on the Chilliwhist. He had been a miner in Nevada, but his former home was in Iowa. In this county he entered the cattle business and became a large holder. About sixteen years ago he had a severe sickness which it was thought would end his life. He went to the Coast to recuperate and engaged in the commission business there for a few years, when he again returned to Okanogan county.
From 1894 to 1896 Mr. Mason served as county commissioner. He was an energetic and capable business man and at that time made a good record in county finances. He was one of the first to make a move toward retrenchment in county expenditures which had saddled a heavy debt on the county, which has not yet been wholly removed.
Mr. Mason was one of the first to see the possibilities of irrigation from the flood waters of Loop Loop creek and has been prominently identified with the Pleasant Valley Irrigation & Power Company since it was organized to develop that project. At the time of his death he still held a substantial interest in the company and owned land under the project.
After coming to this county he married Mrs. Mary Platt. In addition to his widow he is survived by three step-daughters, Mrs. F. P. Boan of Pleasant Valley, Mrs. Ida Hansen of McCall, Washington and Mrs. Anna Dailey of Monse. Deceased was 57 years of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 21, 1919

Frank S. Matsura  
Frank S. Matsura Called By Death
A shadow of sorrow was cast over the community early in the week by the sudden death on Monday night of Frank S. Matsura, the Japanese photographer who has been a part and parcel of the city ever since its establishment seven years ago. Frank's death was dramatic in the extreme. About 11 o'clock on the night mentioned some Indians had attempted to break into Neumann's store and after having driven them away City Marshal Joe Leader sent Frank to Neumann's residence to ask the proprietor to come down town and see if anything were missing from the store. Instead of going to Neumann's residence Frank went to the Muldrow home across the street. Why he should do this is a mystery as he was undoubtedly familiar with the location of both families. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Everett were stopping with Mrs. Muldrow during her husband's absence, and in response to Frank's rap at the door Mr. Everett appeared. Frank told him that he was sick, that he believed he was going to die, and fell to the ground choking with blood resulting from a hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr. Everett ran for a doctor, but could find none and when he returned Frank was dead. Undertaker McCampbell was called and took charge of the body, embalming it with a view of holding it until word from relatives or Japanese friends could be had.
A year ago last winter Frank suffered with a severe cold which settled on his lungs and from the effects of which he never recovered. It had been known by his friends for some time that he was not well and apparently getting weaker, but none surmised that he was in the last stages of tuberculosis. He frequently remarked to his closest friends that he had consumption and that he expected to die soon, but usually turned the remark off as a jest and nobody took him seriously.
Although an unpretentious, unassuming, modest little Jap, Frank Matsura's place in Okanogan city will never be filled. He was a photographer of fine ability and his studio contains a collection of views that form a most complete photographic history of this city and surrounding country, covering a period of seven or eight years. He was always on the job. Whenever anything happened Frank was there with his camera to record the event, be it a horse race, a Sunday school convention, a ball game or a coasting party. He has made postcards by hundred of thousands that have been sent all over the world. He has done more to advertise Okanogan city and valley than any other individual.
Furthermore Frank Matsura was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He held the highest esteem of all who knew him. He was one of the most popular men in Okanogan, and was known from one end of this vast county to the other. Although his home and headquarters were in this city, he made frequent tours of the county and enjoyed a lucrative business from all sections.
Frank Matsura came to the Okanogan country nine years ago from Seattle. He was first employed at hotel work in Conconully, always taking a great interest in amateur photography. Finally he abandoned other lines of work altogether and devoted all his efforts and time to his camera. Six years ago this spring he came to Okanogan city and opened a photograph gallery which he has operated since.
Previous to coming to Conconully Frank had spent three years in Seattle and Alaska. It is 12 or 13 years since he came from Japan. He was well educated, being a graduate from a Japanese college at Tokio, and had done newspaper work in his native land. He came from a wealthy and aristocratic family in Japan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 20, 1913

Jacob May  
Death Of Dr. May
A kind friend has sent us a copy of the Bridgeport, Conn. Standard Telegram that conveys the sad intelligence that Dr. Jacob May passed away in that city on the 23rd of February, at the age of 69 years. This news will be read by many acquaintances of the doctor in this far off part of the country with feelings of the keenest sorrow, and personally we feel the loss of one of the dearest friends we have made in our long residence in the northwest. Dr. May was for years interested in mining property near Conconully, and he has had frequent occasion to visit the county. Unfortunately he was never able to realize this hopes in making a paying mine. Never was there a more conscientious mine operator in this county. He believed that he had a property that was the making of a mine and he did not hesitate to put a large portion of his fortune, accumulated during a practice of over 40 years, in the mine. He was out here only a few months ago, and at that time was in very poor health but no one supposed that his condition was serious. Personally he was a refined and most loveable gentleman, kind, generous and always genial in his association with his fellow men. He was a delightful entertainer, and his friends in this locality were always delighted to meet and greet him. He leaves a wife and one daughter and one son, the son being Fred J. May, cashier of the State Bank of Tonasket.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 7, 1919

Dr. Jacob May Is Dead  
Word has been received here of the death of Dr. Jacob May at Bridgeport, Conn., on Sunday, February 23. He was father of Fred J. May, cashier of the Tonasket State Bank, and was well known in the city as a pioneer mining operator in the Conconully district. He became interested more than a quarter of a century ago in the Mineral Hill Mining property and, acting as fiscal agent for the company operating it, was the means of great financial investments in this county.
During the early days of his operations here Dr. May crossed the continent nearly every summer on business connected with the Mineral Hill mine. Of late years his health has not been such as to permit his traveling so much, but his visits have always been looked forward to with anticipation by his friends in the Okanogan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 4, 1919

Lewis McClure  
Death of a Pioneer
Mr. Lewis McClure, an esteemed citizen, pioneer miner and rancher of this section, was discovered at his home dead Wednesday by S. M. Metcalf, who had called to inquire about his health, knowing he had been in ill health for some time, but little expecting to find his old friend and neighbor lifeless, as he did. Death probably occurred in the morning, Mr. Metcalf calling after noon. The discovery was promptly reported to the local health officer, Dr. Collins, and Undertaker Thomas brought the remains to town to prepare for burial.
Little is known of the unfortunate man's earlier career. He is probably native of Maine, in the vicinity of Bangor, and was born October 17, 1849. He has been a residant of this section about 27 years, and was generally loved by a large circle of friends, none of whom knew any but kindness of him, always a good friend and neighbor. For the past year his health has failed, but a week ago he felt better, he said. His death will cause sorrow to all who knew him.
No relatives are known to be living, and Christian burial was given the remains at the Beaver creek cemetery yesterday forenoon, Rev. Ricketts conducting services at the grave.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - August 27, 1915

Edward Eugene McConnell  
Edward Eugene McConnell was born May 19, 1839 near Belfast, Ireland. He died December 26, 1915 at his ranch on Texas Creek east of Carlton, Wa. He is survived by his wife Emma, 6 daughters and 1 son.
He formerly lived at Coffeyville, Kansas, and Springfield, Illinois. He obtained his citizenship at Springfield, Illinois, during the early 1860s along with his brother Arthur McConnell. He knew Abraham Lincoln as a young man.
He is buried in the McConnell Family plot.
Submitted by Ed McConnell

Elizabeth McCracken  
Octogenarian Dies.
Mrs. E. McCracken died January 31st in her 83rd year at the home of F. M. Vroman on the Chilliwhist. She was the widow of a Civil War veteran. Burial was at Malott.
The relatives here were F. M. Vroman, her son-in-law, and Mrs. Mark Cattron, a granddaughter. She leaves also a son and his family at Juanita, Nebraska.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 8, 1919

Dan J. McDonald  
Dan M'Donald Dead
Dan J. McDonald died Thursday night at the Okanogan General Hospital after an illness with diabetes extending over several months. He had only been confined at the hospital a few weeks, however, as the acute state of the disease was not reached until a short time ago. The funeral will be conducted from the parlors of the Okanogan Valley Undertaking Association this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Deceased located in Okanogan about nine years ago when the town was in its formative stage, and he took an active part in the early activities of our citizens. He was a member of the first board of councilmen elected when the town was incorporated. He owns considerable town property and a homestead just south of town upon which he made final proof about a year ago. He was also associated with Charles Dempsey in business at Greenwood, B. C.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 13, 1915

Maurice W. McDougall  
LOOKING BACKWARD
Items From the Palmer Mountain
Prospector of January 27, 1899
Frank Raborg reports the death of Maurice W. McDougall at Republic, last Monday. The funeral being held last Wednesday. Mr. McDougall was one of the original locators of the Ivanhoe mine on Palmer mountain, and also the first recorder of the Wanicut Lake mining district.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 31, 1919
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Mamie Coyne McIntyre  
Mamie Coyne McIntyre
The funeral of Mrs. F. C. McIntyre was held at 10:30 Saturday morning in Spokane, interment being made in Fairmount cemetery. The funeral was under the auspices of the Spokane Rebekahs and Odd Fellows. Splendid floral offerings were in evidence from Spokane friends and from the Okanogan I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges. Mrs. McIntyre died Thursday night at the Parkhill sanitarium, where she had been taken by her husband a few weeks previously. She had been ill for more than a year.
Mamie Coyne was born in Ireland 45 years ago and was married to Frank C. McIntyre at Brooklyn, N. Y., in June, 1899. A son and daughter, Ellsworth and Ollie, are the surviving children. The mother of deceased is still living in Ireland, and the following sisters survive: Mrs. Cole of Spokane, Margaret Coyne of Washington, D. C.; Ellen Coyne of New York City, and Annie Coyne of Baltimore.
Mr. McIntyre and children returned Sunday from Spokane.
Mr. McIntyre requests the Independent to express his deep appreciation for the many acts of Kindness extended by Okanogan friends during his bereavement, especially to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 29, 1922

Claude McKee  
Claude M'Kee Dead.
Claude McKee, formerly of this place and well known locally, has recently died, according to the following clipping from the Brewster Herald. Deceased was the son of George W. McKee of Molson and an son-in-law of Editor D. L. Gillespie of the Brewster Herald.
"The sad intelligence was received in a telegram Monday, by Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Gillespie, of the death of their son-in-law, Claude McKee, at this mother's home in Walla Walla. Mr. McKee was sick in bed only three days when death occurred. He passed away Saturday and was buried Tuesday in the Walla Walla cemetery. He leaves a wife and young son to mourn his death."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 9, 1920

A. D. McKinley  
A. D. McKinley
On Sunday, January 2d, Mr. A. D. McKinley passed away at his home in Twisp. About three months ago he met with an accident in which his skull was fractured, causing paralysis. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1862, and moved from the east to the Methow Valley seven years ago, where he has since made his home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ricketts Tuesday from the Jake Klinkert home. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his untimely death.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - January 6, 1916

James McKinley  
Death Of Jas. McKinley
(Oroville Gazette)
James McKinley passed away Tuesday morning after a long illness at his home in the south part of town and the funeral took place from L. W. Barnes' undertaking parlors Wednesday afternoon; Rev. Geo. H. Severance officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
The deceased has long been a suffer from organic disease of the heart, and has been under treatment with Dr. Webb for the past ten years. Some two months ago he was compelled to give up work, and was confined to the house and his death became a question of only a short time. He is survived by a widow, a daughter of Julius Brechlin, of Loomis, and three young children, and a father, who lives in Canada.
James McKinley, who about 45 years of age, was an old resident of the county and one of the pioneer stage drivers of the northwest, although he has not followed stage driving for several years. In early days he drove on the mail route between Conconully and Brewster, and was in the employ of the late W. L. Davis, who had the mail contract for eleven years. He drove on other routes in the northern part of the county until the coming of the railroad put staging in the discard. Some years ago the deceased located in Oroville and of late has been employed in the round house, where he was working at the time his ailment developed its fatal stage. The deceased was a quiet, inoffensive citizen, probably without an enemy in the world. He was a loving husband and affectionate father with a wide circle of friends throughout the county who will sincerely regret to learn of his passing away.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 27, 1920

David McKinney
David Grant McKinney, 55, of Oroville died at a Wenatchee hospital last Sunday. He had been at the hospital for five days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Oroville on Wednesday morning. The body was taken to Molson for burial.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Martha McKinney of Molson, Bramble of Chicago, and Joe of Snohomish; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Dunlap and Mrs. Helen Weiser, Molson, and Mrs. Monty Mosby, Cape Horn, Washington.
Abstracted from the original - The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 23, 1927

North B. McLean  
Death Of A Pioneer
North B. McLean, an old resident of the Conconully district, died Thursday. He had been an invalid from paralysis for eighteen months. He was born in North Carolina and was 83 years of age. He leaves a large family, all residents of this county, except a daughter, Mrs. Harry Bennett of Chehalis. The funeral will be held today.
Besides his widow, Mr. McLean left three daughters Mrs. Harry Bennett, Mrs. H. R. Haygood and Mrs. Earl Palmanteer, and four sons, F. F., Omar G., Curt L., and Talmage.
Omar G. McLean was taken to a Seattle sanitorium Thursday and is in a serious condition from sciatic rheumatism and nervous prostration.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 11, 1922

J. A. McLellan  
Grim Death Claims Prominent Educator
We are sorry to report the death of Dr. J. A. McLellan, the father of Mrs. Hattie McLellan Randolph, who taught the public school in this city the term before last.
Dr. McLellan was one of the leading educationalists of Canada and was well known in this country both as an author and lecturer. His text book for teachers, "The Psychology of Number," was used for several years by the teachers of Seattle schools and "Applied Psychology" was adopted by the Teachers' Reading Circle of the state. His text books on arithmetic are now in use in public schools of Riverside, Illinois.
Dr. McLellan was principal of the school of Pedagogy, Ontario, unitil within a few months of his death, and during that time lectured to hundreds of teachers yearly on the principles of education. His death will be felt as a loss to all who are acquainted with the work he had done for the cause of education.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 30, 1907

William McPherson  
County Pioneer, Wm. McPherson, Died Thursday
"Uncle Billy" McPherson, one of the old time settlers of the Okanogan country, died at his home in Brewster Thursday. He has been a sufferer for several years from stomach trouble, which was finally the cause of his death. The funeral will be conducted today (Saturday) and interment made in the Brewster cemetery.
"Uncle Billy" McPherson was a pioneer of a quarter of a century's time in Okanogan county. He was engaged in various lines of business at different times, once being proprietor of the hotel at Conconully in the early history of that place. For a number of years past he has been associated with his brother Peter McPherson in the operation of a ferry at Brewster.
Deceased was one of the best known of the old timers of the county and a man for whom everybody has a good word.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 23, 1921

John McQuarrie  
John McQuarrie Dead.
The many old-timers of this valley who enjoyed the acquaintance of John McQuarrie, formerly of this valley, will deeply regret to hear of this death at Vancouver, B. C.
Such is the meagre information arriving at this office last week from Vancouver, being contained in a notice from the postmaster at that place that the last number of the Methow Valley News addressed to Jno. McQuarrie was not taken out, stating the reason as being the man was deceased.
Those who knew Mr. McQuarrie here will well remember his kindly disposition, the great love he bore for his fellow man, and his cheerful, optimistic character, regardless of the troubles he may have had to carry of his own, and safe to say, all have a few. He scarcely, if ever, spoke ill of anyone, and he was highly esteemed as a man, as a good citizen by all. He was one of the first ranchers the writer made the acqaintance of five years ago, when this paper was started, when John stepped into this office with a crisp new bank note and asked that the Methow Valley News be mailed to him regularly. As we remember the occasion, he was the first subscriber to this paper, and in so doing he handed us the big spiel that convinced us that we had located in a country where good people lived. That was a long suit of John's and we shall ever remember him kindly. He was always the same, and never seemed to lose sight of the advantage of being of good cheer, and jollying up those whom he met. John McQuarrie was much liked by all, and the report of his death will occasion deep regret.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - October 16, 1908

John Melcher  
Death Of A Pioneer
John Melcher, a resident of Loomis since 1899, died in Seattle Monday at the of 65. He was a pioneer resident of the state. The body was shipped to Loomis, where funeral services were held Wednesday.
Mr. Melcher had charge of the work on the old Palmer mountain tunnel for several years.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Beathe C. Melcher, two daughters and a son, Mrs. Lawrence Christenson of Pine Creek, Miss Clara Melcher, who has been teaching school on the Sound, and Jack Melcher, shipping clerk for C. E. Blackwell & Company of Okanogan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 6, 1921

Emma E. Messer  
Mrs. W. H. Messer Passes
After a lingering illness, Mrs. W. H. Messer peasefully passed to the great beyond last week Saturday afternoon at the family home north of Omak.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. David Brown officiating, interment being made in the Omak Cemetery.
Emma Ellen Smith, daughter of Isaac and Eleanor Smith, was born on a farm in Geneso township, Tama county, Iowa, September 30th, 1858, and died at her home near Omak, July 22nd 1922, age sixty-three years, nine months and twenty-two days.
Nearly all her life was spent in the state of Iowa and she was ever loyal to her birthplace.
She, with her family, came west to Wenatchee in 1910, where they lived for two years, when they moved to their present home near Omak.
She was united in marriage to Willis H. Messer January 1st, 1880. Three children were born to this union, Alice V., Orlo B. and Earl H., all of whom were with her when the end came.
She united with the Methodist church at Geneso when eighteen years of age and has remained a member the remainder of her life.
In her family, she was a loving wife and a faithful mother. Her intimate friends knew her to be loyal and true.
Of a home loving disposition, she did not become acquainted as readily as most people but she was always glad and ever ready to lend a helping hand.
Besides the immediate family, she leaves the following brothers and sister to mourn their loss: Mrs. S. V. Tedford, La Porte City, Iowa; W. W. Smith, La Porte City, Iowa; J. P. Smith, Glennwood, Mo.; Warren Smith, Long Beach, Calif.; Emmett Smith, Los Angeles, Calif.

CARD OF THANKS
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the friends and neighbors for the kindness extended to us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, also for the floral offerings.
W. H. Messer,
Alice V. Messer,
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Messer,
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Messer,
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - July 27, 1922

Grover L. Miller  
Miller Dies of Wounds
This community has been called upon to add another gold star to its service flag.
Mrs. Grover L. Miller received an official War Department message Sunday morning stating that her husband who had been severely wounded in action on October 5th had died from his injuries the following day.
Grover was one of the local young men who went out with one of the last draft contingents and was thrown into action with practically no training but from all accounts these lads made up in real fighting qualities what they may have lacked in technical military skill or knowledge.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 13, 1918

Blanche Mills  
Death Of Mrs. Mills.
In the issue of last week mention was made of the death of Mrs. Walter L. Mills, a former resident of Oroville at Suquamish. The following obituary notice has been sent in to this paper by a relative of the deceased:
Blanche Switzer Mills, daughter of Jaber Switzer and Elizabeth Banks Switzer, was born at Pingree Grove, Ills., June 27, 1879, where her childhood days were spent. She graduated from the Elgin academy in 1879, and there took up the work of teaching. Coming west to the family home at Davenport, Washington, she followed teaching in this state until she was married to Walter L. Mills at Republic, in 1907. To this union two daughters were born, Mae Elizabeth, aged 11 years and Blanche Francis, aged 9 years. Mr. and Mrs. Mills lived in Oroville several years and seven years ago moved to Spokane, where they have since made their home. Last July they came to Suquamish, hoping that Mrs. Mills health might be improved by a change of climate. She seemed to gain in strength until some two weeks prior to her last illness, when she began to fail rapidly until she passed away. Her sudden death was a great shock to the family and relatives. Her sisters were with her to the end. Her passing on is keenly mourned by all who knew her.
The deceased was loveable, kind, sympathetic, loved and respected by all who knew her. She made and held many friends wherever she lived, who deeply regret her demise. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband and two children, a mother, four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Switzer, Mrs. Fred J. Fine, of Suquamish, Mrs. R. W. Johnson of Suquamish, Mrs. Geo. Janet, of Mondovia, Miss Alice Switzer of Spokane, Bert Switzer of Elgin, Ills, Boyd Switzer of Elgin, Ills, and Ira J. Switzer of Seattle.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 5, 1919

Vernon Mills  
Vernon 'Tiny" Mills
Vernon "Tiny" Mills, 60, of Omak, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Mid-Valley Hospital.
He was born in Princeton, Ark., and moved to Omak at an early age.
Survivors include his mother, two sons and four sisters.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel, Omak.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - February 10, 2004
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Frank E. Mitchell  
Frank E. Mitchell Died Monday At Oroville
Frank E. Mitchell, pioneer of Okanogan county and twice county commissioner, died Monday morning at his home in Oroville. Complications following an attack of flu some two years ago, since which time he has not been entirely well, resulted in his death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Methodist church in Oroville at 2 o'clock.
There were few men in Okanogan county better known than Frank E. Mitchell. He located on a homestead near Kipling after the North Half of the Colville reservation was opened to settlement in 1900. He came here from Minneapolis, attracted by the opening of Indian lands for settlement. He selected a fine piece of land and developed it to a high state of cultivation. The last few years of his life, however, have been spent on an orchard tract near Oroville, where he located several years ago. His son Mark is a resident on the pioneer homestead, which is still property of the Mitchell family.
Frank Everett Mitchell was born April 3, 1864 at Plover, Wisconsin. His early boyhood was spent in Wisconsin and Minnesota. July 6, 1886, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Maud Webster at DeSmet, South Dakota. Three children were born of this marriage, Glen, Mildren and Mark.
Frank Mitchell was a staunch democrat and was quite active in politics having served two terms as county commissioner for the Third district. He was a successful auctioneer. He is survived by his wife and three children and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Smith of Bellingham, Wash., and Mrs. Ida Kelley of Bozeman, Mont. Mrs. Ella Smith was with him the last three weeks of his life.
His mother, Mrs. Hawthorne, was a pioneer of Okanogan county, having lived at Squaw creek in the Methow, and at Ruby, some thirty years ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 11, 1922

F. E. Mitchell Is Called By Death  
Highly Respected Citizen, a Former County Commissioner, Dies After long Illness
Frank E. Mitchell died at his home Monday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev. James Opie conducting the service, and interment was made in the Oroville cemetery. A large number of people attended the funeral, a testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held in this community. The floral offerings were particularly beautiful and profuse, one large piece being presented by the Oroville Commercial club.
Frank Everett Mitchell was born at Plover, Wisconsin, April 3, 1864, and was 58 years and 7 days old at the time of his death. His early boyhood was spent in Wisconsin and Minnesota. July 6, 1886, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Maud Webster at De Smet, South Dakota. Three children were born of this marriage, Glen, Mildred and Mark, all living.
The family came to Okanogan county in March, 1902, and Mr. Mitchell took up a homestead six miles south of Molson. Here they made their home until two years ago, when Mr. Mitchell purchased a tract east of Oroville.
Mr. Mitchell was a public spirited citizen who took a strong interest in promoting the progress of the community and the county in which he lived. He was a staunch democrat and active in politics. He served two terms as county commissioner for the third district. The construction of good roads engaged his attention and he exerted his energy to promote road building while a county official and used his best efforts as a private citizen to improve the means of communication in the county. He was an auctioneer by profession and his services were in wide demand in this part of the county.
The deceased is survived by his wife and three children and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Smith of Bellingham, Wash., and Mrs. Ida Kelly of Bozeman, Mont. Mrs. Smith was with her brother during the last three weeks of his illness.
Glen Mitchell is in the employ of the forest service at Okanogan and Mark Mitchell resides on the homestead that the family still owns in the Molson country.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 14, 1922

O. G. Montaney  
Gas Kills Montaney
The community was shocked Wednesday morning to learn of the sudden death of O. G. Montaney, which occurred shortly after midnight at the city pumping plant.
Late yesterday evening, it was discovered that the city reservoir was practically dry and Marshal Dolsen being ill, Mr. Montaney was engaged to run the pump for a four hour shift that night.
Hearing the pump running later than it should have been, and fearing that the reservoir would be overflowed and damage done, Mayor Robinson dressed and went to the pump house. He found the building securely locked on the inside and Mr. Montaney in an attitude of sleep in his chair. Failing to awaken Mr. Montaney, Mr. Robinson forced the latch on the door and discovered that life was already gone from Mr. Montaney's body.
The pump had been thrown out of gear, the engine running idle and Mr. Montaney sitting in a very natural position holding his watch in his hand. There is little doubt that escaping gas, coupled with a weak heart, was the cause of death.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 30, 1920

Obituary
O. G. Montaney was born in the state of Wisconsin February 12, 1866, and died at Omak, Washington, January 21, 1920.
While living in South Dakota in the spring of 1888, he was married and to this union was born two boys and four girls, all but one of whom are still living.
Funeral services were held at the family home this morning at 10 a.m., Rev. C. J. Boppell officiating. Interment took place at River view cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 30, 1920

J. F. Moore
A Fearful Death
Last Sunday J. F. Moore lost his life in a shocking manner. Mr. Moore was at the Chancellor mine in Slate Creek, where the accident occured, which resulted in his death. He went out of the cabin in the morning to shovel the snow off of the roof and immediately a snow slide started from the top of the mountain, which swept down the precipitous mountain side knocking him off the roof, and carrying him along in its relentless grasp to the bottom of the gorge a mile and a half below, where he was found the next day after hours of diligent search by the entire residents of the camp.
The cabin the the Chancellor mine is built against the side of the mountain nearly at the top.
There was a considerable weight of snow on the roof, which was decided had better be removed. Mr. Moore and companion by the name of Alex French started in to remove the snow. French stepped back into the cabin for a moment and that act saved his life, for at that time the slide started down the mountain with frightful speed carrying all with it. The cabin being so close to the mountain the snow slid over the roof taking Mr. Moor to his death a long distance below, and leaving the cabin intact. He left a wife and a host of friends to mourn his sudden death.
Mr. Moore was the general manager of the Chancellor mining co., a young man of exemplary habits, well like by all who were fortunate enough to know and to be cut off in the flower of his manhood, with his hopes of success almost realized seems doubly hard.
Truly the ways of Providence are incrutable.
Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - February 7, 1903

Walter Moore  
Walter Moore Meets Death in Auto Accident
The entire community was shocked and grieved last Friday morning when word was received that Walter Moore had been killed in an auto accident.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore and infant grandson made an early start from their home in Winthrop to go to Monse, and when about mile below Twisp the lights on his car burned out and before he could stop the car was precipitated over the side of the bridge crossing the Methow Canal, pinning the inmates under it. There was about eighteen inches of water in the canal and Mr. Moore received death by drowning. Mrs. Moore, though pinned down by the weight of the car, was able to get the baby's head and her own out of the water, which position she maintained by superhuman effort for half an hour, when relief came at the hands of Therriault Brothers who were on their way to Pateros in their big truck. The Moores were taken to Twisp where every effort was made to resusitate Mr. Moore. Mrs. Moore and the baby suffered more from exposure in the icy water than from injury.
The funeral was held at the home in Winthrop on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. M. R. Brown, who delivered the oration, and E. M. Thomas as funeral director. The music was furnished by a quartette composed of Miss Hall, Mrs. N. Irving, Andy Hall and Prof. Clumpner. The Winthrop Band led the funeral cortege to the Sullivan Cemetery where the remains were interred with military honors.
Walter Moore was born at Trenton, Ill., February 1841. In 1861 he responded to the first call for volunteers and served his country faithfully during the Civil War, receiving his discharge in 1866. In 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss Harl, of Pottawattamie County, Iowa. To this union was born five children: Mrs. Estelle Hotchkiss, of Winthrop; Charles Moore, of Everett, Wash.; Mrs. Nettie Warren, of Blaine, Wash.; Mrs. Maude Bombard, of Monse, and Mrs. Zilpha Pearce, of Calgary, B. C.; all of whom survive him and were present at his funeral except Mrs. Warren.
In 1884 he moved with his family to Blain, Wash., and in the spring of 1915 he moved to Winthrop where he has made his home.
His was a sunny nature and he was respected and beloved by all who knew him.
Mrs. Moore and children wish to extend their thanks to the neighbors and friends who so thoughtfully did everything possible to alleviate the burden and sorrow during their bereavement.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - November 15, 1917

Walter Morgan  
War Hero's Body on Way Home From Battlefield
Relatives have been advised that the body of Walter Morgan has arrived at Hoboken, N. J., from the battlefields of France. Morgan was a brother of Mrs. L. H. Purtteman of Okanogan and left here with one of the first draft contingents.
He had a homestead on the reservation. His parents reside at Juliette, Idaho, and the body is being shipped to Moscow, Idaho, for burial.
Young Morgan was killed on September 12, 1918, by a stray bullet that pierced his heart. He had been through the heavy firing at Chattieu Thierry, St. Mihuel and other engagements. After the battle of St. Mihuel, when the troops had been brought back and were behind the lines, a stray missile struck young Morgan and resulted in his death. He was a member of Company I of the Ninth infantry, Second division.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 6, 1921

James T. Moriarty  
James T. Moriarty Dies Here Sunday After Short Illness
James Thomas Moriarty, age 57, died Sunday night at the Okanogan Hotel from acute intestinal obstruction and peritonitis. Funeral services were held at the Okanogan Undertaking Parlors Sunday evening under the direction of Father Tritz, and burial was in the Okanogan cemetery.
Mrs. Moriarty was transacting business and shopping in Okanogan Saturday, and left late in the afternoon for his ranch in the Duley Lake section. After traveling a few miles he was taken sick with pains I his stomach and laid down on the ground for relief. He was able to return to Okanogan and Dr. C. W. Lane was called. A swelling was found on his left side. The patient responded to treatment, with the assistance of Miss Nora Jones, a trained nurse, who was called to attend him, but Sunday evening his condition became serious and it was concluded that his only chance for life was an immediate operation. Dr. Paul L. West was called in consultation, and realizing that he was in a critical condition, Mr. Moriarty asked for the services of Father Tritz and called Attorney W. C. Gresham to prepare his will.
The operation disclosed a large abscess and the patient passed away as it was opened.
Mr. Moriarty was born in Iowa and would have been 57 years of age early next month. His parents came from Ireland. He leaves a widow and several children. A brother, James, is here from Osoyoos, B. C. Another brother, John, resides in Seattle, and a brother Mal, lives at Eureka, Utah. Besides, the widow, Mrs. Emma Moriarty, he leaves four daughters, Laura, Grace, Ethel and Rose, and a son, William.
The family have lived on leased Indian land in the Duley lake section for the past five years.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 16, 1921

Dan Mulchay  
Passing Of A Pioneer.
Mention was made in a recent issue of this paper of the death of Dan Mulchay, a pioneer resident of the Loomis neighborhood who passed away in a hospital at St. Paul while en route for Rochester, Minn., where he was going to take treatment for a complication of ailments from which he had been suffering for months. Mr. Mulchay came to northern Okanogan county many years ago, at a time when attention was almost exclusively given to mining, and devoted his time to prospecting. Like most prospectors he lived almost from hand to mounth for a long time. Among the various claims staked out by himself and associates was a group on Gold Hill, only a short distance west of Loomis, Ralph Baggley, of Pittsburg, Penn., a man of large wealth became interested in the Gold Hill property and finally took over the claims at a pretty stiff figure. Mr. Baggley spent thousands of dollars in an effort to make a mine, eventually adandoning the attempt, but that is another story. Associated with Mr. Mulchay in the Gold Hill deal was John Reed, a close friend of the deceased, and after receiving payment for the claims Mulchay and Reed went into the stock business, the former taking up a homestead on Palmer lake where he continued to live up to the time of his death, and the latter, land on Mount Chopaka, where the cattle of the partners ranged. Being an exceedingly careful man, and having experienced the inconvenience of poverty Mr. Mulchay steadily accumulated money and property and at the time of his death was very comfortably off. The deceased was a quiet law abiding citizen and passed away without an enemy in the country where he lived so long, which is more to his credit than any eulogy that might be written upon his death.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 29, 1920

Byron Munson  
Byron Munson, Pioneer, Is Called By Death
Byron Munson, one of the pioneers of this valley, died Tuesday after an illness of several weeks. Complications of dropsy and influenza were responsible for his death.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at his home in Spring Coulee and burial was made in the Clover cemetery where other relatives have been laid to rest. Rev. H. R. Page read the funeral service and music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, J. F. Kane and Mrs. Chas. Beck.
Byron Munson came to this section with his parents when a small boy in 1888. They settled on a ranch in Spring Coulee where he has lived since. Last fall he erected a fine bungalow on his place in the coulee. He is survived by his wife and a small child and three brothers--Willard, Myron and Lewis--and two sisters, Mrs. Dan Gamble of Brewster and Mrs. Hilton of Spokane. Another sister, Mrs. Walters, died last summer.
Deceased was 43 years of age and was born in Bishop, Calif.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 21, 1920

Ellen Philomene Murphy  
Died.
Tuesday morning, March 28, 1916, after a brief illness, Venerable Mother Mary Scholastica, of the Order of St. Benedict, superioress of St. Joseph's hospital, Oroville, aged 62 years, 8 months and 3 days.
The deceased was born Ellen Philomene Murphy, at Covington, Ky., July 25, 1853. She gave up the pomps and vanities of this world and entered upon her religious life twenty-seven years ago. Besides her consecration to the order of which she was a shining light prior to taking her vows, Mother Scholastica took a thorough course as a trained nurse at the Sacred Heart Hospital of Orange N. J., thus perfecting herself in the duties that would fall to her lot as a Sister of St. Benedict. She has followed the work to which her life was devoted in Europe, Canada and the United States, carrying cheer and comfort to the unfortunate and all those requiring her ministrations.
The death of Mother Superior Scholastica was sudden and unexpected. She was taken Sunday morning with paralysis of the respiratory organs. Everything known to medical science was employed for her relief and she was tenderly cared for by loving hands. She rallied for a time, but owing to her exhausted condition, brought about by sleepless nights and constant attendance upon the sick for a long period, she did not have the vitality necessary to regain strength, passing away at an early hour Tuesday morning. No death has occurred in Oroville that created such universal sorrow, and as the unexpected announcement was circulated among the people on every hand was expressed keen and genuine words of regret.
Mother Superior Scholastica took charge of St. Joseph's hospital, in this place on the first day of June, 1915, and speedily won the love and respect of all clases and all denominations by her Christian charity, her self-sacrificing devotion to the care of the afflicted, by her kind, amiable, cheerful and charming personality. She was an angel of mercy in the sick room, her very smile was like a ray of sunshine, her benificent ministrations were as soothing as a benediction and her pure, gentle, benign life worthy of emulation. The closing of this unselfish life is a serious loss to the Order with which she was so long connected, and to those associated with her in that sisterhood.
The remains were taken to Spokane Friday morning in charge of Father M. J. Kasper, O. M. J., and Miss Minnie Schulte, head nurse at St. Joseph's hospital. The funeral will take place from Sacred Heart hospital Saturday.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 31, 1916

Edwin D. Nash  
Mayor Nash Dead.
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Edwin D. Nash, which occurred last Saturday night at Oroville, from the effects of an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Nash was a pioneer of Okanogan and Douglas counties, and a man highly respected by all who knew him. He had a valuable homestead near Molson and for years past carried mail between Chesaw and Oroville. At the time of his death he owned the passenger stage line between Oroville and Riverside. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, and had an enviable record as a soldier. His was ranking major in a Missouri regiment of infantry, and throughout the entire war had command of his regiment, the colonel being engaged at other duties. Mr. Nash's only relative in this country is his son, E. W., who lives a few miles south of Molson.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 3, 1907

Fred T. Neal  
Fred T. Neal Died Saturday At Trail.
Son Of Judge And Mrs. C. H. Neal.
Influenza Also Takes A. E. Boggs Friday and Willis P. Lobdell Last Night.
Sorrow rested in many Okanogan county homes Saturday when a telephone message from Judge C. H. Neal announced the death of Fred T. Neal at Trail, B. C. The young man passed away from an attack of influenza-pneumonia, from which the efforts of three doctors could not save him.
Word was given that burial would be at Sprague, but the time of the funeral was not announced. Two sons of Judge and Mrs. Neal are buried at Sprague.
Fred Neal visited his parents in this city only a few days prior to his death. Word of his sickness and alarming condition was received on Thursday, and his parents left immediately by auto for Oroville. From there they could make as rapid time by awaiting the departure of the train the following morning. At Oroville word was received that two doctors were attending their son, but his condition was so serious that Dr. D. H. Lewis accompanied the parents from Oroville.
For the past year or more, the younger Neal has been engaged at the Trail smelter.
Fred Tucker Neal was born January 25, 1888, at Milton W. Va. His boyhood days were spent in Lincoln county, Washington. He took the law course at the University of Washington and also took a mining course at Washington State College, Pullman. His inclinations were always toward the mining rather than the legal use of his education, and he was particularly enthused over the work in which he was engaged just prior to this death.
He located in Okanogan county for the practice of law about ten years ago. In 1910 he was a successful candidate for prosecuting attorney, and served during 1911 and 1912. He later practiced law with his father at Oroville.
He was married November 4, 1911, at Nighthawk to Mamie C. Gormely, daughter of a pioneer of this county. He is survived by his widow and two young sons, Charles Henry, age 5, and Theodore Russell, age 3.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 24, 1918

William Nevelle  
William Nevelle is Found Dead
William Nevelle, one of the pioneer settlers of the Fairview (Windy Hill) section west of Okanogan, was found dead in his cabin Monday morning by Ben Howard, a neighbor. An investigation conducted by Dr. L. S. Dewey, county coroner, revealed a wound in the left side of the head, and the feet and legs of the dead man bore several burns, but the coroner has absolutely no suspicion of foul play. He believes that Nevelle was injured either by one of his horses or by the power wood saw he had been operating and spent several days about his cabin in a half demented condition, burning his feet when he brought them in contact with the stove. The body was brought to town today by Undertaker Ed. Yarwood and will be held pending word from a brother in Canada, who has been notified. No inquest will be held.
Nevelle lived alone, some distance from neighbors. He had not been seen since March 31st. It is believed that he had been dead two weeks before his body was found. He was dressed in his under clothes and had crawled under his bed, where he died. Apparently he had been in bed and got up to warm himself by the fire, allowed his feet to come in contact with the hot stove and then crawled away from the stove in a weakened condition, too weak to extricate himself from under the bed.
The dead man's horses had broken their halter ropes and kicked down the stable door and escaped, after having been driven desperate by hunger and thirst.
Nevelle was a homesteader who had lived in the Fairview section for some fifteen years. So far as is known he had no relatives except a brother, whose address was found to be somewhere in Canada, and he was notified. Deceased was 68 years of age.
Nevelle was industrious and a good citizen and held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 19, 1921

Ursula Newton  
Mrs. Jasper Newton, Dead
Mrs. Ursula Freel Newton, wife of Jasper Newton, died Monday morning of Myrocarditis at the family residence in New Town at the advanced age of 68 years.
Mrs. Newton was a pioneer of this section, having come here with her husband about twelve years ago. She was a devout christian and it was her greatest happiness to do kindly services for her friends and neighbors, and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by nine children, five daughters and four sons all of whom were present at the bedside when death came, with the exception of a daughter, Mrs. Nettie McNeil of Kaslo, B. C. who was ill. They are Mrs. Rachel Henderson of St. John, Wash., Mrs. Martha McNeil of Molson; Mrs. Sophia McGuire of Chesaw; Mrs. Lydia Grant of Killem, Alb; Mrs. Nettie McNeil of Kaslo, B. C., William Newton of Portland, Ore., Ammie and George Newton of Molson and James Newton of Harrington, Wash.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Rev. J. B. Schneider, officiating, and burial took place at the Molson Cemetery under direction of V. G. Grove.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - January 26, 1917

Edward Newman  
TRAGIC DEATH FOR VETERAN
Captain Edward Newman Met Death in Shocking Manner Last Saturday
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT NOON
Dragged Several Miles by His Team,
Badly Bruised, Limbs Broken,
Funeral Held Sunday
Captain Edward Newman, a veteran of the Civil war, who resided north of Tonasket on the Okanogan River, met a tragic death last Saturday by being dragged by his team for a distance of several miles.
Captain Newman, who is Postmaster at Newman, came to Conconully last Friday on business matters and left on his return trip home at about eleven o'clock Saturday morning. In some unknown manner he fell from his wagon and was caught in such a manner that he was dragged for a distance of several miles, his head striking the large boulders which are numerous along the road. Captain Newman had lost one arm in the service of his country and this probably tended to make it difficult for him to extricate himself. When passing the forest rangers station the accident was noted and messengers went at once to the scene of the accident. From signs in the road it was evident that he had been dragged several miles and life had been extinct for some time.
The remains were brought to Conconully and the coroner was immediately notified. Later it was decided that an inquest was unnecessary, the cause of death being plainly evident.
Captain Edward Newman was born in England April 17, 1844. He came to this country when sixteen years of age and two years later enlisted member of company E, 8th N. Y. heavy artillery. He was in the service over four years, serving with credit and losing an arm at Cold Harbor. Captain Newman came to Okanogan county in 1899, first settling at Bolster, and moving to his homestead on the Okanogan river in 1900. He had acquired a competency and had recently been offered $10,000 for his real estate holdings.
He is survived by his wife, who left for Portland the Saturday previous to his death, for the purpose of receiving medical treatment. Three sons and a daughter also survive; Edward who lives on his place adjoining the homestead; William and Cleveland, who are not at present in the state; Mrs. Carrie May Alderson, the daughter, lives in Portland, Oregon.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. A. S. Redfern at the grave in the Conconully cemetery.
In token of his military service the coffin was draped with the stars and stripes. Edward Newman was the only member of the family able to be present, and the body was consigned in its last resting place in the presence of a number of citizens of Conconully who had known him in life.
Captain Newman seemed to realize that his end was near, as he stated to several of his friends Saturday morning before starting on his journey, that this was his last day on earth.
The Okanogan Record - Conconully, Washington - July 30, 1909
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Francis Ambrose Nichols
Okanogan
Francis Ambrose Nichols died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1991, as the result of a car accident.
He was born Sept. 12, 1904, at Sprague, to Henry P. and Margaret (Gerten) Nichols.
He married Matilda "Tillie" (Bell) Cramer at Seattle in 1939.
Survivors include two brother and two sisters. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Barnes Elmway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted from the original - The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - November 6, 1991

Matilda Nicholson  
"Here and There on the Curb"
Matilda, the eight-year old daughter of Narcesse Nicholson, living a few miles south of Oroville, died the latter part of last week after a protracted illness, and was buried at the old Indian mission cemetery, near the EllisForde Orchard Tracts Saturday.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 2, 1915
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Nellie Nickell
In Memoriam
Mrs. Nellie Nickell, died at Wenatchee, at the age of twenty three years, of typhoid fever, on Saturday evening Sept. 19th at nine o'clock. Mrs. Nickell was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips, of the Mountain house, and the wife of J. W. Nickell, ex-deputy Sheriff of this county. Mrs. Nickell had a host of warm personal friends, and was truly beloved by all those fortunate enough to partake of her generous hospitality. She was attended, during her last illness, by her loving and devoted husband, father, mother and sister, and everything was done that a skilful physician and loving kindness could do to prolong the noble life but all in vain. I was not so willed. She was a loving wife and mother. Her two baby girls survive her. The oldest being two years old and the youngest four months.
Mrs. Nickell, formerly lived at Heppner Oregon, and was a graduate of the Heppner high school class of 1899, and beloved by the entire school. Her parents moved to this county three years ago. The remains were brought to Brewster on steamer Chelan, accompanied by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives.
Upon arrival at Brewster the Improved Order of Redmen took charge of the funeral, Mr. Nickell being a member in high standing in that order, and everything was done that could be, to show respect to the dead. The remains were escorted to the church and there viewed by the many friends of the departed one.
Tuesday morning the funeral procession started for Silver where the remains were interred at three o'clock in the Silver cemetery. The funeral procession was largely made up of the Brewster people all going that could possibly get away. Rev. Elmore of Twisp preached a touching sermon paying high tribute to the noble and pure life of the departed one.

Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The reaper came that day;
'Twas an angel visited the green earth
And took a flower away.

Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - September 26, 1903

William Norton  
Death Of Wm. Norton
Wm. Norton died at the county farm Friday afternoon and the following afternoon was buried in the local cemetery. Funreal services were conducted at the Yarwood undertaking parlors by Rev. Herman R. Page. Deceased was 88 years of age and came here about two months ago from Oroville where the old man had numerous friends who sent fine floral pieces down on the occasion of the funeral, and also a substantial purse to keep their old friend from being buried in a paupers grave.
Deceased was born at Shrewsport, Louisiana, and was a confederate soldier in the war of the rebellion. He was married but lost his wife and two children in the south by yellow fever some years ago.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 30, 1920

William Norton  
Death Of An Old Timer.
Wm. Norton died at the county poor farm, near Okanogan, Friday last. All of the older residents remember big Bill Norton, who lived here from the time of the coming of the Great Northern railroad until about a year ago when his failing health and the helplessness of age necessitated his becoming a county charge at the farm where indigents are cared for. A general breaking down from old age was the cause of death. Norton, a large, white haired and white bearded man, was a conspicuous figure on the streets of this place for years, a harmless, quiet, good natured old soul, too old for work, and for a long time received much assistance from Al. Fox, whose hand is always open helping the needy, and other old acquaintances. It was with a great deal of reluctance that he at last consented to go to the poor farm, although already a pensioner on the county, and was taken to that haven for the aged and destitute by Mr. Fox. He did not survive the change many months. Wm. Norton would have been 88 years old had he lived until May 3rd. He was born in Shrievesport, La. and served in the confederate army during the civil war. Shortly after the war his wife and childred died of yellow fever and Norton drifted west. He was a locomotive engineer in his earlier days, runing on the Kansas Pacific, and was one of the oldest engineers in the country. For a time he was connected with the Pinkerton detective force. He finally found his way to the cost, coming to Oroville, as stated, when the railroad was first built into the valley, the last work he ever done being on construction of that road. A purse was made up here among the old friends, a lot was purchased in the Okanogan cemetery and the deceased was given a decent burial.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 2, 1920

Anna Nyman  
Died Of Heart Disease
Mrs. Nyman Drops Dead at the Home of a Daughter in Oroville
Sad Event Christmas Eve
Was in Apparent Good Health and Spirits and Came to Town to Spend the Holidays
A sudden death early last Friday evening changed what promised be a merry Christmas to a number of people of this place to a very sad one. Mr. and Mrs. Nyman, living on the mountain west of Oroville, drove drove down to town Friday for the purpose of spending Christmas with their daughter and her family, Mrs. Finilla, better known as Nelson. Mrs. Nyman, to all appearances, was in usual health, and excellent spirits in anticipation of a happy holiday. When they reached the Finilla home, a block north of the Gazette office, about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Mrs. Neyman got out of the sled, and took a few steps, when she tottered and fell into the arms of a granddaughter. She was carried into the house unconscious and died immediately. The cause of death was heart disease, from which she had been a sufferer. She is survived by a husband, five children and seven grandchildren. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, and several of the children, grown and married, came from Rossland to attend.
Anna Elizabeth Nyman was in the 63d year of her life. She was born in Wasa, Finland, May 9, 1847. Her maiden name was Krutar. She was married in 1870, and came with her family to America in 1887. They lived in Anaconda, Spokane, Rossland and Oregon, coming to Oroville in March, 1907, her husband taking up a homestead on the mountains where they have since lived. A large number of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 31, 1909

J. J. Nyman  
Death of J. J. Nyman
J. J. Nyman, an old and well known resident of this part of the country, died Monday at his home on Ellemeham mountain, and was buried Thursday at the Oroville cemetery. The deceased has been a great sufferer for a long time. Recently it was decided that an operation was the only means of saving his life, and arrangements were made to take him to the hospital this week, but the unfortunate man who was well advanced in years, succumbed to his sufferings before the plans could be carried out. The deceased leaves four children, two sons, Oscar and William Nyman, and two daughters, Mr. T. N. Finnila and Mrs. Hendrickson, and a number of grand children. The sons and Mrs. Finnila reside here, and Mrs. Hendrickson lives in Roslyn. All of the children were at the bedside of the father when he passed away.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 19, 1915 

E. T. "Ed." O'Connor  
Pioneer Merchant is Called by Death
Death overtook E. T. "Ed." O'Connor last week Friday morning just as he was beginning the accustomed duties for the day.
Mr. O'Connor had opened the store, as usual, and was about his reuglar morning work when the call came to close his period here among his friends.
Mr. O'Connor was stricken as he stood washing his hands and Dr. Fryer, who was called immediately, and who made strenuous efforts to revive life, stated that death had been instantaneous and very painless.
The deceased was taken to his boyhood home in Matoon, Illinois, by his brother M. F. O'Connor, the journey east starting on Saturday morning.
Had "Ed." lived just a week longer, he could have celebrated his fifty-third birthday. He was born and reared at Matoon, Ill., and came to Omak, and entered its commercial life in May 1910, and with the exception of a year and a half during the war when he patriotically took up his old trade a railway machinist, he has made this his home.
Four brothers and four sisters survive to mourn their loss and the community extends its sympathy to the stricken family.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 7, 1922

Melvin E. O'Flaherty  
Melvin E. O'Flaherty Is Called By Death
Well Known Citizen Dies Of Pneumonia.
Funeral Held Thursday Under Auspices of Okanogan Masonic Lodge.
The death of Mel O'Flaherty occurred Tuesday evening after a struggle with pneumonia extending over a period of a week. For several days his life had been dispared of, so strongly had the dread disease attached itself, and long before death came relatives and friends were resigned to the inevitable, in spite of every medical attention that it were possible to give.
The funeral was held at the Okanogan undertaking parlors Thursday at 1 o'clock, under the auspices of the Masons. Rev. W. L. Beaumont read the service. The local Masonic lodge attended in a body and a large concourse of other friends outside the order were present to pay their last respects. Interment was made in the local cemetery. The pallbearers were C. M. Davidson, F. W. Ostermeyer, C. E. Hansen, C. C. Richardson, Harry J. Kerr and B. L. Smith.
Melvin Edward O'Flaherty was one of the pioneer farmers and stock men of this vicinity and for the last ten years had lived on a ranch a short distance below town with the family of his brother, A. G. O'Flaherty. He was born August 30, 1876, at Vancouver, Washington, and practically his entire life has been spent in this state, the greater portion of the time near Almira, where his parents were early settlers. For several years he and his parents conducted the Wild Goose Bill ferry on the Columbia river, over which a large portion of the travel and freighting for the Okanogan country came in the early days. Ten years ago with his mother and brother he moved to Okanogan and engaged in the stock business, later engaging in orcharding.
Mel O'Flaherty was one of the most highly respected citizens of the community and his death removes one in whom everyone had the greatest confidence and esteem. His living relatives are his mother, Mrs. J. A. Davis, and his brother, A. G. O'Flaherty. He was a member of the Okanogan Masonic lodge. About two years ago he took out a $2000 policy in the Equitable Life Insurance Company, of which his mother is beneficiary.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 15, 1916

John W. O'Keefe  
John W. O'Keefe Is Called By Death
Pioneer Citizen Stricken By Heart Failure.
Sickness of Several Days Ends Life of One of Okanogan's Best Known Citizens.
After three days' illness from heart trouble, John W. O'Keefe, one of Okanogan's pioneer citizens, died Thursday morning about 5 o'clock. Mr. O'Keefe was taken seriously ill Monday afternoon, although for some days he had been ailing. Monday evening his condition demanded the services of physicians and although he rallied, he was very weak the next day. Wednesday night was passed comfortably, however, and at 5 o'clock he called for water, which was given him by Mrs. O'Keefe. Fifteen minutes later, noticing that he was very quite, his wife investigated and found that life was extinct.
John Willis O'Keefe was born in Hillsdale, New York, August 28th, 1853. He spent his early life in Huntington, Mass., and moved with his parents to Wisconsin, and from there to Seward county, Nebraska. He came to the state of Washington in 1880 and lived in Tacoma a few years.
He was married at Seward, Neb., April 19, 1885, to Eliza G. McCracken, coming to Pasco, Wash., the same year, where he lived until 1900, when he came to Okanogan. He remained here until 1907, when, with his family, he moved to White Salmon, Wash., but returned to Okanogan in 1910, where he has since resided.
Deceased taught school in Nebraska and also in Washington. He served as county superintendent, auditor and treasurer while in Franklin county, Washington.
He leaves a wife, son Edward L. O'Keefe, daughter Mrs. Grace A. Oswalt, two brothers, Edward and Charles O'Keefe, and a sister, Mrs. L. B.Manus of Everett, Wash.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 19, 1917

Louis D. Oliver  
Death Of L. D. Oliver.
Louis Dow Oliver, deputy customs collector stationed at Oroville, died Sunday evening about 11 o'clock, after a lingering illness. The funeral was private, and took place from the chapel in the Barnes undertaking parlors at noon Tuesday, Rev. A. W Bond officiating.
The deceased was born July 11, 1884, at Stafford, Kansas, and hence was aged 31 years, 10 months and 14 days. He came to Washington some twelve years ago, and was married to Miss Myrtle Canney at Tacoma, February 8, 1906. He entered the customs service between six and seven years ago, and was assigned to the office at Oroville in July, 1914. He was a graduate of the University of Washington and a a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He leaves a wife and a number of relatives to mourn his untimely death, owing to the insidious disease that finally proved fatal. Mr. Oliver, during his residence here was confined very much to his home, coming in contact with few beyond those with whom he transacted official business. There has never been a more beautiful exemplification of womanly devotion and self-sacrifice than in this instance where the loyal and sorrowing wife bore her cross uncomplainingly remaining with and attending to the wants of the sufferer alone and unsupported every day and hour for months and months, realizing that the ruthless ailment was incurable, helpless to render succor, and bending all her energies to make life easier for the victim by constant attention and gentle and careful nursing. She has the sympathy and has won the admiration of the entire community.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 2, 1916

Alfred Olson  
Alfred Olson.
Death claimed another of the valley's citizens, when, on last Thursday morning at about 11 o'clock, Mr. Alfred Olson passed from this life to the great beyond, and at the time of his death was 41 years, 8 months, and 16 days old. He was born in Sweden, February 12, 1874. As a result of a bad fall a number of years ago, he was afflicted with cardiac asthma, which disease was the immediate cause of his death.
Mr. Olson has been a resident of the valley several years, owning a small farm between here and Winthrop, and had built up a comfortable home for his family. While his natural disposition was quiet, yet those who knew him respected him highly. His only relatives in this part of the country are his wife and little daughter, six years of age, who deeply mourn their loss.
As an expression of sympathy for the bereaved wife and daughter, a large number of friends attended the funeral service which was held at the M. E. church, Rev. Ricketts preaching the sermon. The remains were laid away in the Beaver creek cemetery, Prof. Van Pelt reading the burial ceremony, funeral arrangements being in charge of Undertaker Thomas.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - November 15, 1915

Edward Ostenberg  
Death Claims Two During Past Week
Ostenberg Fails To Recover From Operation.
Will Gibson Dies of Heart Failure on Road Between His Home and Conconully.
Edward Ostenberg was called by death Thursday morning about 3 o'clock, after an illness extending over more than a year. An operation was performed a few weeks ago in the hopes of improving his condition and for a time it was believed that the desired end had been attained, but a week previous to his demise a change for the worse occurred and he experienced a gradual decline to the end.
Edward Ostenberg was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ostenberg, pioneers of Okanogan, having come here with his parents twenty-seven years ago. He established one of the earliest business ventures in Okanogan, then Alma, when eleven years ago he and Dan Davidson went into the general merchandise business in what is known as the "Old Town." Later they erected the building now occupied by Mr. Cain as a pool hall and conducted the first store in the present business center. He later sold his interests to B. H. Richards, now of Malott, and the store finally became the property of Elgin, Nelson & Company, under which name it is still conducted.
Mr. Ostenberg was forty-one years of age. He was married eleven years ago to Miss Annie Galler and is survived by his wife and four children. Aside from his parents his other relatives in this vicinity are a sister, Miss Julia, and brothers, Walter, George and Ernest.
Funeral services will be conducted this morning (Saturday) at the Okanogan undertaking parlors and interment will be made in Okanogan cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 21, 1915

Gwenlyn Ostenberg  
Death Of An Infant
The death of Gwenlyn Maxine Ostenberg, five months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ostenberg, occurred Monday evening. The little one's death was caused by pneumonia.
Mrs. Ostenberg and daughter had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Ostenberg's mother, Mrs. T. P. McNeil at Loomis, when the child was taken ill. The trip home was made yesterday afternoon, Mrs. McNeil accompanying her daughter and baby.
Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 10:30. Rev. Page will conduct the service and Mrs. Chas. Beck will have charge of the musical features.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 27, 1920

William C. Ostenberg  
Billy Ostenberg Passes In Sleep
William Charles Ostenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ostenberg, died at the home of his parents shortly before midnight Thursday. The boy would have been six years old on the fourth of July.
"Billy" apparently had successfully passed through a three months' illness, and for several weeks past had been able to sit up in bed. A day or two ago, however, a relapse came affecting his heart. He passed away peacefully while sleeping.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon, at St. John's Episcopal Mission. Rev. Herman R. Page will officiate. Burial will be in the Okanogan cemetery.
"Billy" is survived by a three-year old sister Katherine. He was the grandson of the well known pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ostenberg of the city, and Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Hatcher of Omak.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 27, 1922

Ida Otto
Mrs. Ida Otto, 86, died Monday, October 26, 1953, at her home in Pateros. She was born on February 4, 1867 in Lane County, Kansas. She married Fred Otto in 1898. He died in 1916. In 1889 she moved to Milton, Oregon and later to Latah, Washington before coming to Okanogan County. She was an expert quilter.
Survivors include 3 sons, Harold of Methow; Tracy and Sart of Pateros. 2 brothers, Hershel Jameson of Kennewick and Henry Jameson of Clarkston. 3 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Wickersham, Mrs. Hattie Duncan and Mrs. Nan Marstan, all of Clarkston. 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Smith Funeral Home of Chelan was in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted from the original - The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - October 29, 1953

Florence Owen  
Death Of Mrs. R. H. Owen
Mrs. Florence Owen, wife of R. H. Owen, died Tuesday of last week at the Owen homestead near Nespelem. Mrs. Owen had been ill for about a year and a half. Funeral services were held at the Nespelem M. E. church conducted by Rev. Lewis of Almira and interment was made at Nespelem.
Deceased was a native of Spain and came to America with her parents when three years old. She had lived in this state for twenty-two years. She was 42 years of age and leaves besides her husband, one stepson, Herman C. Owen.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 9, 1920

Virginia Parkhurst  
Obituary
Virginia Litzell was born at Hollidaysburg, Pa., November 27, 1852. She came west with her two children in 1876, locating at San Jose, Cal. In 1892 she was married to W. A. Parkhurst, of San Jose. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Parkhurst continued to live in California until three years ago, when they came to Oroville. For some years before her death Mrs. Parkhurst was in poor health, but when she was yet well the departed was an active worker in different organizations. In San Jose, she was elected first president of the combined John A. Dix and Phil Sheridan Woman's Relief Corps. She was also past noble grand of the Rebekah lodge of the same city. Mrs. Parkhurst made many friends, her disposition being peculiarly kind and friendly. During the years of her illness Mrs. Parkhurst did not lose hope, trusting in God as her helper. On Monday evening last she passed away to her eternal reward, having reached the age of 59 years, 5 months and 2 days. Mrs. Parkhurst leaves her two children. Mrs. Dell Hart, of Oroville, and Mrs. Alva Kitching, of Spokane, a devoted brother, Mr. Charles Litzell, of Oroville, and also many friends to mourn their loss. A brief funeral service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Hart Wednesday forenoon. Rev. A. Bauman officiating. Interment at the Odd Fellow cemetery.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 3, 1912

Carrie R. Parkman
Mrs. Parkman Passes
A few friends gathered Sunday, March 20, to say in looks and actions the last farewells to Mrs. C. C. Parkman, who passed on March 18th. Her associates of the country club aided all in their power to ease the troubles of her family. Mrs. Foster of Okanogan, conducted the services at the house and at the Okanogan cemetery. A short summary of her life was given before the earthly manifestation was started on its last journey.
Carrie R. Cast was born at Crescent City, Illinois to the thrift and energy necessary to the foundation work of that section's now splendid achievements. She took her place in the country's religious work as she was able to see the light of guidance. To her keen regret she was never permitted the gratification of all the education she craved. But for all the retardments she has done well.
On December 27, 1899, began the fuller activities of her life, when she was married to C. C. Parkman.
A broader field of harvest for her worker spirit was opened up when in Mach, 1904, she arrived in this country. Of her trials and privations here, only one mortal will ever know. All now have a chance to see what her courageous spirit has accomplished both as physical and social uplift.
Her motto was, "Hustle While You Wait." Of her we can truly say she has fought the good fight, she did not finish the course she could see ahead, but henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - March 25, 1921

Jas. H. Parks  
Olema Rancher Meets Death By Shooting
Jas. H. Parks Shoots Himself In Head
Investigation Indicates Accidental Discharge of Gun Gave the Fatal Wound.
A bullet wound entering the forehead and emerging through the top of his head caused the death of Jas. H. Parks, an Olema rancher, Tuesday. As there was no witness to the tragedy, it is not known just how the shooting occurred.
Investigation by neighbors produced the theory that Parks had slipped on sloping ground or possibly was examining the gun, and it was accidently discharged.
It is surmised that the deceased had been shot a few hours before being discovered. He had left the house in the morning and gone to the barn, several hundred feet distant, to shuck corn, and had taken a gun to shoot magpie. Traces of short steps indicated that he was approaching the barn stealthily. He failed to appear at dinner time, and about two o'clock one of the children was sent to learn the reason. Parks was still alive when found, but unable to talk.
Mr. Parks leaves a widow and four children, one of whom is married and lives at Brewster.
The shooting was another link in a chain of misfortunes suffered by the Parks family during the past year. About Christmas of last year their home was burned, and they were completely burned our again this fall.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 14, 1918

Robert H. Parks  
Robert H. Parks Dead.
Robert H. Parks, age 72, died Thursday morning at the home of his son, J. H. Parks in Pleasant Valley. Funeral services will be held this morning (Saturday) at 10:30 from the parlors of the Okanogan Undertaking Company. The deceased came to this county from the coast about a year ago to make his home with his son.
He leaves a sister in Seattle and another at Yakima and another son in the east, none of whom were able to come here for the funeral.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 23, 1921

Susan Paslay
Death of Mrs. Paslay
At the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. M. Adams, Mrs. Susan Paslay, died of dropsy, at the of 73 years. Mrs. Paslay, had been in poor health for some time, but it was only one week before her death that she seemed to be seriously ill. Medical aid was summoned, and the doctor gave no hopes of her recovery.
All that a kind physician and loving children could do was done, but in vain, she slowly grew worse, and on the morning of Oct. 4th she peacefully passed away. Her children were all with her during last illness.
Grief over the death of her son Morgan, some six weeks before evidently hastened her own death. Funeral services were held by Reverend Holden, after which she was laid to rest beside her husband, who preceded her twelve years ago.
Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - October 11, 1902


Susan Paxton  
Mrs. Susan Paxton
On last Tuesday morning, March 14, 1916, at Twisp, occurred the death of Mrs. Susan Paxton. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. L. G. Hadley, who lives five miles east of Twisp, with whom she had been living for the past several years.
Mrs. Paxton had reached the age of nearly four score years, but possessed remarkable strength. She was married in 1860, and was the mother of thirteen children. Only two daughters survive her. She was of genuine Indian extraction, and now has living a brother who is chief of a tribe on the Coast. The old lady was well liked by all her acquaintances. She was a member of the Episcopalean Church, and was an ardent believer in prayer, taking all her troubles to Him, her great Father.
She has experienced some remarkable trials in her life. As an Indian maiden, during a war between two antagonistic tribes, she was taken captive. Her captor, on one occasion growing angry at her, flew at her with a tomahawk. As a result she bore to her grave seven great scars upon her back and neck. He evidently tried to literally chop her to pieces.
Some time after her marriage she was discovered by her original tribe, who demanded her return. It was with great difficulty that her husband was able to retain her. Only after a price of one hundred dollars was tendered in payment for her, and a threat to turn loose government soldiers upon them if they molested her, were the Indians appeased.
No doubt many similar events of early tribal wars were retained in the mind of the departed.
She was born on Vancouver Island in the early part of the Ninteenth Century. Twice during her life she was married, she outliving both husbands.
Funural services were conducted by Rev. I. B. Ricketts on Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hadley. The body, in charge of Undertaker Thomas, was buried in the Beaver Creek Cemetery.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - March 23, 1916

Amanda Pearsall  
Death Of Mrs. Pearsall.
The death of Mrs. George Pearsall occurred Saturday last in this city. Mrs. Pearsall had been ill for many months, suffering with a complication of diseases.
A brother of deceased, Ira Ingledown, who had been here for some time, left Tuesday morning with the body for LaPorte City, Iowa, where the remains will be buried in her family burying plot.
Mrs. Pearsall's maiden name was Amanda Caroline Ingledow and she was born in Whitestown, Indiana, in 1852. She was married 22 years ago to George Pearsall, who survives her. They have been resident of Okanogan county seventeen years, living until three years ago on a homestead at the foot of Ophir grade.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 12, 1921

Ernest Peck
Judge Ernest Peck Dies In Spokane
Well Known Okanogan County Jurist Passes Away Last Week After a Short Illness
Judge Ernest Peck of Oroville, one of the youngest men on the superior bench in the state, died at Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane at 7 o'clock last Friday morning, after a brief illness. Thursday he was sitting in department one at the court house, exchanging with Judge J. D. Hinkle.
Thursday he took to his bed with chills. Friday pneumonia developed and the jurist was removed to the hospital where the end came.
His wife, herself ill from a severe cold, was nearly prostrated by the sad news and is herself confined to bed under a physician's care.
Judge Peck was only 36 years of age. He was appointed to the superior bench last September by Governor M. E. Hay, to succeed Judge Taylor, who died during his term of office.
Ernest Peck was born at Port Chester, N. Y. He graduated from the University of New York law school in 1896 with high honors, being made a member of the Delta Chi honor society. He was banqueted by the local members of this society in Spokane only a week ago.
Twelve years ago Judge Peck came to Seattle, where he staid but a short time. He removed later to Okanogan county, living at both Chesaw and Oroville. He was a resident of the latter town at the time of his death.
Seven years ago he married Miss Stella Smalley, daughter of State Senator Smalley of Okanogan county.
The couple had one child, a girl, Helen, now six years old.
Two weeks ago Judge Peck came to Spokane. Judge Hinkle took his place in Okanogan county in a criminal trial in which Judge Peck was disqualified, having previously acted as attorney in the case. The jurist had completed his work here and was planning to leave for Conconully Friday, when his fatal illness intervened.
Besides his wife and child, Judge Peck is survived by his mother, Mrs. Josephine Peck of Port Chester, N. Y. and a brother, Jerome A. Peck, a practising attorney of New York City.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but it is probable that the body will be shipped to Oroville next week.
Out of respect to Judge Peck, all departments of the superior court adjourned this morning immediately after having assembled.
The meeting of the bar was called to order this morning by L. H. Prather and a committee of five was appointed to draft resolutions of respect for Judge Ernest Peck.
Members of the comimttee are: F. C. Robertson, W. H. Plummer, D. W. Hensley, A. E. Gallagher and Del Cary Smith, all prominent Spokane attorneys.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 9, 1910

Abbie L. Pendergast  
Death Of Mother Of Late Judge Pendergast
Mrs. Abbie L. Pendergast, widow of W. W. Pendergast, first principal of the school of agriculture and former state superintendent of public instruction, died Thursday, January 4th, at the home of her son-in-law, the Rev. A. W. Farnum, 633 Holly avenue, St. Paul, where she was visiting.
Mrs. Pendergast was a pioneer resident of Hutchinson. In 1862 her home was burned by the Indians when they attacked Hutchinson, and with her husband she was one of the "stockaders" who withstood the Sioux attack.
Mrs. Pendergast was born 78 years ago January 27 in Essex, Mass., and went to Hutchinson in 1857. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J. A. Vye and Mrs. A. W. Farnum of St. Paul, Mrs. Harry White of Oklahoma City and Mrs. H. W. Greenberg of Hillyard, Wash., and by one son, P. P. Pendergast of Hutchinson.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 16, 1917

Gus Peck  Father of Mrs. Stark Suddenly Passes Away
After only a few days' illness from a severe cold, Gus Peck of Everett, father of Mrs. Harry E. Stark of this city, died this morning at the home of his daughter.
Mr. Peck came here several weeks ago to visit Mr. and Mrs. Stark and though frail and well advanced in age, was feeling splendidly and in good spirits. A few days ago he became ill with a cold and gradually declined until death overtook him this morning.
Mr. Peck is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Stark. Mrs. Peck was notified and is expected to arrive in Okanogan this evening or tomorrow evening, after which time arrangements will be made for the funeral.
Mr. Peck was 61 years of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 18, 1921

Funeral Of Gus Peck Conducted By Masons
The funeral of Gus Peck, who died Tuesday morning after a brief illness from pneumonia, was held Friday afternoon and interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons and the funeral was conducted under the auspices of Okanogan lodge of that order.
Mr. Peck was father of Mrs. Harry E. Stark of this city and died while on a visit to the Stark family here. His wife arrived in Okanogan from their home in Everett Tuesday night. Mrs. Peck will remain here and make her home with Mrs. and Mrs. Stark.
Mr. Peck was 61 years of age and was one of the earliest pioneers of Snohomish county, having lived in Everett and vicinity for the past forty years. He was a mill man by profession.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 22, 1921

E. K. Pendergast  
Judge E. K. Pendergast Dies Suddenly
The entire community was shocked to hear of the sudden death from heart failure of Judge E. K. Pendergast, judge of the Superior court of Okanogan and Ferry counties, which occurred at his home in Okanogan at about 5 o'clock Thursday evening of last week. The judge had been circulating freely about town all day, and was exceptionally cheerful. Toward evening he went home and complained to Mrs. Pendergast of being nauseated. His wife gave him some medicine and left him seated in the parlor while she went to the kitchen. Upon hearing him groan as if in pain, Mrs. Pendergast returned to find her husband lying on the floor unconscious. Medical aid was summoned but could render no assistance and the judge died shortly after without regaining consciousness.
In 1910, to succeed Judge Taylor, deceased, Judge Penaergast was overwhelmingly elected as judge of the superior court for Okanogan and Ferry counties for the unexpired terms. At the election succeeding the short term, he was elected without opposition. At the recent election he was again chosen to fill the position for a four year term.
He was a native of Massachusetts, but when two years of age his parents moved to Minnesota where he grew to manhood. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan withh a degree of bachelor of laws and was admitted to the bar of the supreme court of Michigan. In 1890 he was admitted to practice in the United States circuit court of Spokanr, and in 1908 was admitted to the ciacuit court of appeals at San Francisco and the U. S. supreme court. He has been mayor of Waterville and prosecuting attorney and member of the legislature from Douglas county.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - November 24, 1916

Frank D. Perry
F. D. Perry Passes On
In the passing to the great beyond Sunday of F. D. Perry, Sr. this community has lost another one of its staunch pioneers who have given their lives in an effort to carve a home for themselves and their families out of this new western country.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at the Omak Presbyterian church, Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery.
Frank D. Perry, Sr., was born at Henniker, New Hampshire, February 2nd, 1851, and died at his orchard home near Omak, Washington, March 26, 1922.
Left motherless when only a few days old, he was taken into the home of a relative, who, a few years later, moved to Minnesota and located near Fairbault, where he received his education. He then removed to Waterville, Minnesota, where he met, and in 1872 was married to Mary J. Johnson, who with the family of eight children born to them, survives him.
In 1882, he moved to Glendive, Montana, and a few years later to the Bitter Root Valley in the same state, locating near Victor, where he lived until 1903, when he came to this state and located on the homestead where he has since resided.
The children are: B. F.; J. F.; and K. O., who are orchardists living near the old home; Harry N. who lives in Omak; Frank Jr. who lives near Disautel; Mrs. Enola Kerr and Roy L. Perry, who live at Victor, Mont.; and Mrs. Matie F. Batson, of South Bend, Ind.
Had Mr. Perry lived until December, they would have reached the Golden Mile Post on their journey of married life.
He also leaves to mourn their loss, twenty-six grand children and three great grand children
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - March 30, 1922

Albert B. Peters  
Man Found Dead In Tunk Creek Home
Coroner L. S. Dewey, Sheriff Eli Wilson and Prosecuting Attorney Chas. A. Johnson made a trip to Tunk Creek last week in response to a call that a man had been found dead at the home of Tom Laughlin about five miles from Riverside. The officers found no indications of anything other than natural causes having been responsible for the death of the man, whose name was Peters. He was probably more than 50 years of age. He had no relatives in this district, but it is understood a sister lives in the east.
Mr. Laughlin had been away about two weeks and on his return found Peters dead in bed. He had been sick previously with rheumatism and other ailments.
Coroner Dewey ordered the body, which was in a bad state of decomposition, buried, and Undertaker Ed. Yarwood buried the remains yesterday at Riverside.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 17, 1921

Elizabeth Peterson  
Death Of Mrs. J. J. Peterson.
Mrs. Jans J. Peterson of Nighthawk, died Wednesday of last week at the age of 71 years 6 months and 2 days. The funeral took place from the M. E. church at Loomis last Friday afternoon, and in the absence of the pastor the services were conducted by Mrs. Robert Thompson. A choir rendered appropriate selections, and Miss C. C. McIntosh sang "No Burdens Yonder." The remains were buried in the Loomis cemetery near the grave of a son, William T., who died several years ago.
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Wilson, was born in Raymond, Wis., October 10, 1839. She was united in marriage to Jans J. Peterson, November 26, 1866, and came to Nighthawk with her husband in April, 1906. She is survived by her husband, now far advanced in years, two daughters, Mrs. Calvin L. Gregory and Mrs. Nathan Durkee, both of Newman, Col., and a son, Charles T., of Nighthawk. Deceased was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a kind and sincere Christian. The aged husband and relatives have the sympathy of friends and acquaintances in the hour of their affliction.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 21, 1911

Martin Peterson
Martin Peterson Passes
Martin Peterson departed this life last week Friday evening very suddenly and unexpectedly. The gentleman had been in the best of health, seemingly, and was working as usual on his ranch north of town and dropped dead while so engaged in the field.
Martin Peterson was born October 30th, 1854, in Judin, Norway and came to Zembrota, Minn. at the age of 11 years, removing to Iowa in 1865 and again to the coast in 1869. He was married to Miss Addie Woods on June 17th, 1882. To this union were taken two adopted children, Lewis Peterson now residing at Cashmere, and Frances Short, of Seattle.
Losing his first wife in August 1909, He came to Omak to live, where on April 26, 1910, he was married to Mrs. Mary Jurgens, who still survives him.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, Rev. C. J. Boppell officiating. Services at the grave were in charge of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, of Omak, with members in attendance from Okanogan and Riverside lodges.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - April 11, 1919

Death of Martin Peterson  
Martin Peterson, one of the pioneer orchardists of the Pogue Flat section, died suddenly Saturday evening of heart failure. He was stricken while at work in his garden and found by members of his family shortly after the end came.
The funeral services were held in the Omak Presbyterian church Sunday, conducted by Rev. C. J. Boppell. Interment was made in the cemetery at Riverside.
The funeral was largely attended, the Odd Fellows turning out in a body. A big delegation went up from Okanogan. Ed. Yarwood, the local undertaker, had charge of the funeral.
Deceased was 64 years of age and was one of the respected pioneers of the project section.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 8, 1919

Mrs. Soren Peterson  
Death of Mrs. Peterson.
Mrs. Soren Peterson of upper Pogue flat died Tuesday night of blood poisoning brought on by childbirth which occurred about a week before death. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the residence, conducted by the Buchanan undertaking establishment of this city. Interment will be made in Omak cemetery. Deceased was the mother of a large family and had lived on Pogue flat about ten years, her home being one of the finest under the government project. She was a highly esteemed woman whose death cast a gloom over the entire community. Her husband and relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 18, 1914

Miranda Petty  
Obituary
Mrs. Miranda Petty died at her home near Chesaw last Friday, of pneumonia, after an illness of less than a week, and was buried at Chesaw Sunday, August 20, Rev. H.M. Course officiating. The funeral was largely attended, by friends and neighbors. Mrs. Petty's maiden name was Miranda A. Johnson, and she was born in Ohio, February 16, 1838. She was married to Thomas A. Petty November 26, 1864. The family moved to Spokane in 1905, and to their homestead five miles south of Chesaw, in 1906. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church, a true Christian, a most kindly neighbor, and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by husband and four children, Charles and Edward, living near Chesaw, Mrs. Caroline Rupp, residing near Chewelah, and Mrs. Julia Spicer, of Wessington, South Dakota. Neither of the daughters were able to attend the funeral.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 25, 1911
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Jerry Phelan  
Jerry Phelan Dead.
N. E. Whitworth received a letter from Mrs. Jerry Phelan Wednesday, written at Phoenix, Ariz., stating that her husband had died in that city on January 5th.
Jerry Phelan was one of the early settlers in Okanogan county, coming here about 1893-4. He took up a homestead in the Pine Creek section where he lived for many years. Later he moved to Conconully where he operated a blacksmith shop for some time and subsequently took up farming on Happy Hill. Somewhat over a year ago he went to Arizona.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 10, 1920

Julia Pierce  
Death Of Mrs. Julia Pierce.
Died--At Loomis, Washington, Saturday, September 23, 1916, Mrs. Julia Pierce, aged 73 years.
Mrs. Pierce was born at St. Catharines, Ontario, in 1843. She was married to Geo. W. Pierce, of the Imperial banks of St. Catherines, June 5, 1861, who preceded her in death many years. She is survived by four children, Mrs. H. J. Dunston, of Toronto, Mrs. J. M. Richmond and Thomas A. Pierce, of Loomis, and George H. Pierce of Los Angeles.
The deceased came to Loomis some thirteen years ago to join her daughter Mrs. J. M. Richard, and son, Thomas A. Pierce, and resided in that place continuously to the time of her death. Some months ago Bright's disease developed and she was confined to her bed for weeks, suffering intensely, and bearing that suffering with christian fortitude, until death came to her relief.
During her residence in Loomis the deceased endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a lady of brilliant intellect, and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her felt the charm of her pleasing personality. Hers was a beautiful and saintly character that had a benign influence upon all with whom she associated, leaving an impress for good upon those associates that will endure as long as life may last. Her angelic disposition, her high ideals, her faultless life were beautiful exemplification of the sincere and earnest christian. Her death is deeply deplored and mourned by every member of the little community of which she was a respected and beloved member for so long a time.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the home of the daughter at Loomis, and a large concourse of people from the town and surrounding country assembled to show their last respects to the departed. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. The funeral was conducted by Dean G. H. Severance, and interment was in Mountain View cemetery, a long procession of automobiles following the remains to their last resting place.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 29, 1916

Thomas A. Pierce  
Death Of Thomas A. Pierce
Word was received by Dr. C. F. Webb Wednesday afternoon that Thomas A. Pierce had died at six o'clock that morning, at Seattle. The fatal termination of Mr. Pierce's illness and subsequent operation was not unexpected, but the news of the final end carried sorrow to the many friends of the deceased in this county.
Some months ago Mr. Pierce was taken down with some affection of the great toe of his left foot and suffered excruciating pain, so much so that he was unable to sleep for days at a time. His physician diagnosed the ailment as gout. At times Mr. Pierce could move around with the aid of crutches. He had the misfortune to place a crutch on his ailing toe and throwing his weight upon the support the member was severely crushed. This aggravated the inflamed toe and gangrene soon developed. Upon the advice of his physician Mr. Pierce went to Seattle to consult a specialist about a fortnight ago, and it was at once decided that the only hope of saving his life was an operation, and that was considered but a forlorn chance. The leg was amputated near the body. Mr. Pierce remained in a comotose state up to the time of his death, although a few times he opened his eyes, spoke, and some hopes were entertained that he might pull through. But the poison from gangrene had entered his system finally proving fatal.
The deceased was born in Canada and was about 50 years of age. He was a pioneer of Loomis, reaching that camp from Montana about the year 1890, and had lived there continuously ever since. He followed mining and prospecting for a long time and some three years ago went into the mercantile business in which he met with considerable success. The deceased never married. He leaves a sister, Mr. J. M. Richmond, who was with him at the time he passed away. As a pioneer he was well known throughout the northern part of the county, and has a host of friends who will sincerely mourn his death. The remains were expected to reach Loomis Friday, where they will be buried beside those of his mother, who passed away some two years ago. At the time of going to press it had not been learned when the funeral would take place.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 3, 1919

Emilie E. Pitman  
Obituary Notice.
The following obituary notice was received too late for the last issue of the Gazette:
Emilie E. Pitman was born January 14, 1840, on board an English vessel, the Guy Mannering, in a harbor on the English coast. She came to America with her parents, Major and Mrs. Kelley, in the year 1847, and with them settled in the state of Wisconsin. Emilie E. Kelly was united in marriage in 1854 to Daniel Borst, and they removed to Trempelo county, Wisconsin, where she lived for 25 years, then moved to Sioux Falls, S. D., and lived there until January, 1889, and later of the same year she came to Okanogan county, and the following year, 1890, she was united in marriage to John M. Pitman. She lived the remainder of her life at Loomis and vicinity, and went to be with Jesus, May 11, 1917. She leaves a husband, eight children, twenty-two grandchildren, and eighteen great-grand children, one sister and a host of friends, to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Methodist church of Conconully, Wash., to which she donated liberally of her means to build the same, and the poor never went from her door hungry. Her husband, J. M. Pitman, and Mrs. Jas. Kinchelo and Mrs. Nancy La Brecgue, daughters, and Mrs. Vera Samco, a grand daughter, were at the bedside when she passed away. The funeral was from the Methodist church, Loomis. The scriptural lesson read was 2 Corinthians, fifth chapter, verses 1 to 10, inclusive, and the first four verses of the 23rd Psalm.
They liveth long who loveth well
All other life is short and vain;
They liveth longest who can tell
Of living most for heavenly gain.
They liveth long who liveth well;
All else is being thrown away;
They liveth longest, who can tell
Of true things truly done each day.
REV. C. W. GEISZLER
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 1, 1917

Emily Place  
Death at Carlton.
Mrs. Emily Adelaide, wife of J. O. Place, of Carlton, died Tuesday morning, at Carlton, at one o'clock, after a lingering illness.
The family came here a short time ago from Wenatchee, and were living on an orchard tract near Carlton. The young mother is survived by her husband and two young children, and to them is extended the deep sympathy of the community in their irreparable loss. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. from the Beaver Creek school house by J. L. Fulton and S. O. Pool, of the Church of Christ, interment being made in the Beaver Creek cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Church of God, in Wenatchee.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - December 29, 1911

W. L. Plemmons
W. L. Plemmons, "Flu" Victim, Kills Himself
Uses Revolver During Brooding Spell
Deceased was Well Known Pioneer Rancher Living at Wakefield - Funeral Held Here
While suffering from an attack of the influenza and brooding, W. L. Plemmons, an old resident of the Wakefield district, reached for a 32-calibre revolver above his bed and shot himself through the temple Wednesday afternoon. Death resulted within a few minutes. Funeral services were held in this city Thursday. On account of the ban against public gatherings only a few intimate friends were permitted to be present.
Plemmons, a man of moody disposition, was taken sick Saturday, after returning from a trip to British Columbia. At the time of the shooting he was recovering, but it was thought that worries temporarily deranged his mind.
The deceased formerly owned a ranch on Brewster Flat, where he resided for some years. Recently however, he has been living on the old Albricht ranch at the foot of Ophir grade, leasing the property from the owner, J. Henry Smith, of this city.
He is survived by his widow.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 2, 1918

A. M. Polk  
Dr. A. M. Polk, Pioneer Physician, Is Dead
Call Comes Suddenly Saturday Evening.
Was Dartmouth Graduate and Had Been Resident of County Many Years.
Word of the sudden death of Dr. A. M. Polk at Winthrop Saturday evening about 7 o'clock was received here a few minutes later. Death was pronounced due to contraction of the blood vessels.
Dr. Polk was returning home after making a call, accompanied by Mrs. Polk. He complained of pains around the chest and throat, which were severe, but he was able to continue driving until he reached home, where he placed the car in the garage and as rapidly as possible went to bed. To his wife's suggestion that a doctor be called, the suffering physician replied that it was not necessary and he would let her know if he thought a doctor were needed later. A simple mixture he suggested to provoke vomiting gave little relief. A hot water bottle was then applied and patient remarked that it was a great relief. A few seconds later, while her attention was distracted from the doctor, Mrs. Polk turned, just in time to see her husband throw back his head with an expression of alarm and to see life depart.
Prior to his fateful trip, Dr. Polk had not complained of illness and was apparently in good health.
The deceased was 55 years of age. He was born in Maryland, educated at Dartmouth and took medical degree at Jefferson college. He located at Winthrop about four months ago, moving there from Conconully, where he practiced as a physician and conducted a drug store for about ten years. Previous to that time he practiced at Loomis and at an earlier date was located at Nespelem where he held an appointment as physician in the Indian department.
Dr. Polk left a widow and one child, seven years old.
Funeral services were held at Winthrop Sunday. Among the former Conconully friends who attended the funeral from here were J. F. Kane, Mrs. Mary Dillabough, Mrs. Jessie Funkhouser and Miss Helen Dillabough.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 17, 1918

Rosie Ann Powell  
Death Of Mrs. D. R. Powell.
Mrs. Rosie Ann Powell, wife of D. R. Powell, well known rancher living a few miles south of Oroville, died September 24, 1920. Death was the result of dropsy, from which she had been suffering for the past eight months. She was born at Beaver, Penn., October 31, 1862, and hence was aged 57 years, 11 months and 23 days. The deceased was married to D. R. Powell, October 26, 1882, and soon afterward the Powells moved to Farnam, Neb., where they resided for 18 years. In March, 1900, they came west to Washington and after being unsettled for a number of years finally located in Okanogan county. The deceased had been a member of the Church of God since 1891. She leaves a husband, eight children and a little granddaughter, who was making her home with the grandparents. They are D. R. Powell, Grace, Merise and Chalmers Powell and Mrs. Margaret Higley of Oroville, Mrs. Eunice Martin, of Steilacoom, Wn., Mrs. Pearl Bailey and Edwin D. Powell, of Yakima, and Mrs. Mable Moss, of Tonasket and Mrs. Blanche Barron, of Mulhall, Okla. The deceased was a christian lady, a loving wife, a devoted mother and a kind and sympathetic friend and neighbor. The death of Mrs. Powell brought sorrow to the hearts of many friends and acquaintances outside of the afflicted family, in which she was devotedly beloved and honored for her many sterling virtues. The heartfelt sympathy of all who know them goes out to the striken family in this time of their great and irrepairable loss.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 8, 1920

Charles Protzman  
Charles Protzman Passes In California Hospital
This community was called upon Wednesday to mourn the sudden and wholly unexpected death of one of its successful orchardists in the person of Charles Protzman, who, with his wife, were spending the winter in California on a motoring trip.
First reports of Mr. Protzman's death were not believed by his close friends as recent letters had told nothing but stories of good health and pleasant trips in the sunny southland but a telegram at noon dispelled all doubts that another worthy citizen had gone to his reward.
Meager reports at this time state that death was due as the result of an operation which accounts for the unexpected demise of Mr. Protzman at this time.
Mr. Protzman was one of the early orchardists of the project who passed successfully thru all of the early hardships of developments and won his chance at this, his first vacation in years, by close application, hard work and excellent management and while local friends deplore the fact that he was not spared longer to enjoy the fruits of this labor they feel glad that his last months were those of real pleasure.
The community extends its heartfelt sympathy to the wife and son who remain to carry on the work so well done by the husband and father.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - February 11, 1921

Narcis Provo  
Passing Of A Pioneer
Born in California Eighty Two Years Ago Spent His Entire Life on the Pacific Coast.
Monday morning, July 31, 1922, Narcis Provo, one of the oldest pioneers of the Pacific coast, the state of Washington and Okanogan county, passed away in Oroville at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 7 days. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from the Episcopal church, Rev. D. Vincent Gray officiating. There was a large attendance at the church. The casket was draped in the American flag and was fairly buried in beautiful floral offerings. The pall bearers were six ex-service men, Jess Sexson, Frank Schultz, Ray Harding, Chas. McGinty, Roger Read and Gail Hanson.
The deceased has been in failing health for some time but the immediate cause of death was urennia. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. R. B. Cunliffe, of Odell, Idaho; Mrs. J. C. Calahan, of Seattle; Mrs. R. J. Frank and Mrs. Minnie Oty of Oroville; and four sons, Leonard, of British Columbia; Edward of Oroville; Olen of Odell and Lewis of Seattle.
According to the death certificate, Narcis Provo was born in California May 3, 1840, and has spent his entire life on the Pacific coast. He came to Washington territory in very early days and served in the Indian campaigns in Washington territory during the years between 1855 and 1860. He lived in Okanogan county for many years, settling first on a farm in the Pine Creek neighborhood and coming to Oroville about the time of the construction of the railroad. There are few if any older pioneers of the Golden West than the late Mr. Provo, and if his life could be written with a record of the changes that he has seen take place, the narrative would be more interesting than any romance. The deceased was throughout life an industrious and upright citizen, a loving husband and father and a kind neighbor. He was a man without an enemy and numbered a multitude of friends among the residents of the county. It is given to few to live to such a green old age and go down to the grave so generally regretted.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - August 4, 1922

Fannie Rawley  
Mrs. Benjamin Rawley
Fannie Alexander was born in Jackson County, Mo., March 12, 1874. While still a child she removed with her mother's family to Troutdale, Ore., where on March 27, 1897 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Rowley. After a residence of four years in Troutdale the family removed to the Methow Valley; locating at Twisp where the family has resided for the past twelve years. To this happy union has been born two children; Wayne B. age 14, and an infant daughter born February 9, 1913, both of whom with their father survive the beloved mother and wife. To mourn this untimely death are also Mrs. Geo. Banner, of Twisp, mother of Mrs. Rowley, and a brother and sister; Thos. Alexander, of Tacoma and Mrs. Nora Ross.
Mrs. Fannie Rowley died at her home in Twisp Monday morning, April 28, at 4 A.M., after a lingering illness, aged 39 years, 1 month and 18 days. The funeral services, which were in charge of the K. of P. and the Pythian Sisters, were held at the Christian Church in Twisp, Tuesday at 1 P.M. The address was delivered by W. L. Singer and music was furnished by a quartette consisting of Mrs. J. M. Scott, Mrs. H. E. Marble, Messrs Marble and R. W. Dow. After the services in the church were over the cortege proceeded to the Beaver Creek cemetery where the beautiful and impressive services of the Pythian Sisters were held. The body was slowly lowered to its final resting place as the closing words of the burial service were pronounced by W. L. Singer.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - May 1, 1913

John W. Raye  
Death Takes Two Pioneer Settlers
John W. Raye and Wm. Culberson Called.
Former Buried Saturday and Latter Yesterday in the Okanogan Cemetery.
John W. Raye.
Brief mention was made last week of the death of John W. Raye, whose home is five miles south of town. He had been ill for a couple of years and during the past several months had been scarcely able to leave the house. The funeral was conducted Saturday at the McCampbell undertaking parlor by Rev. Fred J. Hart.
John W. Raye was born June 15, 1854, in Henderson, New York, and died November 27, 1913. He went to Wisconsin with his parents when only a small child. He was married to Alma A. Lemon in the year 1875, and to this union three children were born, two sons and a daughter. The family came to Wenatchee in 1900 and remained there until 1907, since which time he has resided in the Okanogan valley. In 1907 he lost the oldest son, William R. Raye. He is survived to mourn his death a wife, son Bert, daughter Mrs. Hindman, a brother James W. and sister Mrs. Paul Miller, both of Woneloc, Wis.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 5, 1913

Frank Read  
Frank Read, An Okanogan Pioneer, Died Saturday
Frank Read, pioneer of the Okanogan valley, died last Saturady at a hospital in Portland after an operation for cancer of the mouth, that had been performed on Wednesday of last week. For some months the sore had been developing and a few weeks ago he left the soldiers' home at Orting and went to Portland where his wife and son are stopping, and after his arrival there specialists advised an operation. This necessitated cutting away portions of the tongue and jaw bone, from which the patient never recovered.
Frank Read was one of the early settlers in this section, coming here 26 years ago and settling on a ranch several miles west of town. Later he moved to Alma, now Okanogan, and became prominently identified with the history and growth of the place. In partnership with Charles Ostenberg he helped build the flouring mill now operated by Mr. Ostenberg. It was built some fiteen years ago and was the first mill if its kind ever constructed in the county. For many years it provided the only cash market for wheat grown by early ranchers of the valley and grain was hauled here for distances as great as 50 miles. Read was also associated with Mr. Ostenberg in the construction of the steamer Enterprise, which was built here some fourteen years ago. This they operated successfully several years when they sold it to the old Columbia & Okanogan Steamboat Company.
Later Mr. Read disposed of his milling property to Mr. Ostenberg and invested in town real estate and at the time of his death owned valuable residence and business property in various parts of Okanogan.
Frank Read was about 69 years of age at time of his death. He comes from Revolutionary stock, his great grandfather, W. C. Bunce, having been a member of the Continental Army in 1776--the 20th regiment and the 4th company. His grandfather, James Read, was a soldier in the War of 1812, and a Baptist minister. When the war between the states opened Frank was a mere lad and attempted to join the northern forces but was rejected owing to his youth, and it was not until 1863 at the age of 14 years that he was finally accepted by the recruiting officers as a drummer boy. He was a member of Co. D., 117th New York infantry. He was an early settler in Portland where he was a member of George Wright post, G. A. R., and in later days helped organize a G. A. R. veterans' association in Okanogan. For the past two or three years he had been living most of the time at the state soldiers' home at Orting.
Deceased leaves his wife and son Edward of Portland, and a daughter, Mrs. Ada Henes of Liverpool, N. Y.
The accompanying picture is one taken of Mr. Read nine years ago. He is shown holding a drum, a relic of the Revolutionary war, and which saw service in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. It has been handed down from father to son and was carired by Mr. Read from 1863 to the close of the Civil War. The same old drum was used several times during the past summer on the occasion of Okanogan's soldiers leaving to join the forces against the Kaiser. This drum was one of the most highly prized possessions of Mr. Read. It was made by his great grandfather, Bunce, at the beginning of the Revolutionary war.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 8, 1918

James T. Reed  
James Thomas "Tom" Reed, 62, of Brewster, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at Okanogan-Douglas Hospital.
He was born in St. Paul, Ark., and moved at an early age with his family to Pateros, where he grew up. He worked for Azwell Orchards for his whole life.
Survivors include his wife; one son, of Everett; and two sisters.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pateros Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Barnes Chapel in Brewster.
Arrangements are by Barnes Chapel.
Abstracted form the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - October 5, 2006
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Percy Reed  
Two Omakers Give Lives For Their Country
Rehbein Killed in Action
Reed Dies in Service
This community was both saddened and shocked Wednesday to learn of the death of Percy Reed.
The young man was training in Uncle Sam's radio service and had been transferred to a military camp at Austin, Texas.
Death was caused by an attack of influenza and Percy was ill for two weeks before death overcame him. His sister Ethel reached him the day before he died and accompanied the body to the family home in Seattle.
Friends in this community will always remember Percy as the clean, jolly young man who was always the picture of health and happiness.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 6, 1918

Henry C. Rehbein  
Two Omakers Give Lives For Their Country
Rehbein Killed in Action
Reed Dies in Service
Henry C. Rehbein was the first Omak young man to give his life in the great cause of world redemption and his Omak friends sorrow with the parents and relatives at the passing of this bright young man who had elected to cast his lot in this community.
Henry made several attempts to volunteer before his turn came in the draft but was never able to make it owing to slight physical deficiencies but he was accepted in the regular draft and was soon on his way to France and the firing line, with very little preliminary training as a soldier. He met his death in action on September 29 and this community will always honor his gold star in our large service flag.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 6, 1918

Peter Reilly  
Death Calls Peter Reilly, Old Pioneer
Thirty-OneYears A Resident Of Okanogan County.
Born in Ireland 68 Years Ago--Lived in North Yakima--To Be Buried at San Francisco
Peter Reilly, the well known pioneer, passed away at his ranch home five miles south of town Thursday evening. For several weeks he had been suffering with an illness that developed after a severe attack of pneumonia, and for some days previous to death had been unconscious. At his bedside when death came were his sister, Mary Reilly, his brother Tom and his nephew, Francis Joseph Reilly.
The body was prepared for shipment by the local undertaker, Ed. Yarwood, and will be shipped this morning for San Francisco, where interment will be made in the Holy Cross cemetery.
Deceased was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. When the news of his death was reported around town many of the old timers who pioneered it here with him told tales of many early day kindnesses extended by Mr. Reilly to his neighbors who were in less favorable circumstances. He took a keen interest in the development of the country, and leaves a large estate. He was the first president of the Okanogan Valley Bank, now the First National Bank, and at the time of his death was a director in that institution. Out of respect to deceased both banks in the city will be closed today from 9 to 10 o'clock.
Peter Reilly was one of the earliest settlers of the Okanogan country. He came to the Methow in 1886 and a year later settled on his present homestead in the Okanogan valley where he has remained almost continuously for thirty years. He was born in Ireland, coming to New York at the age of 21 years. He conducted a small store in New York for a time and in 1881 came west, locating at North Yakima where he remained until coming to the Okanogan. Five brothers and four sisters survive.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 18, 1917

August Reimers  
Aug. Reimers Dead.
Malott, July 3.--After a lingering illness covering a period of several months, August Reimers died early last Saturday morning. The funeral took place Sunday morning from the family residence and interment was made in the graveyard at Malott. Services were conducted by Rev. Fred J. Hart of Okanogan and the funeral was in charge of the Okanogan Valley Undertaking Association. Mr. Reimers was in his 56th year. He emigrated from Germany in 1881, settled in Nebraska and afterward lived in Oregon, and in 1896 removed to Spokane where he conducted a general merchandise business for 13 years, coming to Malott two years ago. He left a widow and two sons, John of Malott, and Gus of Spokane. The former will continue to conduct the business here.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 5, 1912

Brandel Riggan  
Brandel "Brandi" Riggan
Massachusetts
Brandel "Brandi" Riggan died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Oct. 31, 2001. She was 19.
Brandi was born in Atlanta, GA on April 7, 1982. She is the daughter of Delbert Riggan of Vacaville, CA, and Paula Riggan, of Lowell, MA.
Survivors include her parents, two sisters, three brothers, a great-grandmother, grandparents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Services were held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Chelmsford, MA, on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 11 a.m.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - November 18, 2001
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Hazel Riggan  
Brewster
Hazel Riggan was born on June 15, 1912, in Locksburg, Arkansas. She lived in Brewster from 1952 until her death on March 4, 2006.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses. Her husband Johnny preceded her in death.
Services will be held at the Barnes Funeral Home in Brewster on March 11, 2006, at 10 a.m. followed by Interment in the Bridgeport Cemetary.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - March 10, 2006
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Jewel Dean Riggan  
Stanwood
Jewel Dean Riggan, formerly of Brewster, died on February 18, 2002 at Mt. Vernon.
He was born on Sept. 15, 1932, the son of Thomas Jewell and Letha Mae Riggan at Ivy, AR. He married Sandra Mahaney in Brewster in 1956.
Survivors include six sons and one daughter; three sisters and one brother; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jewell was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Letha Riggan, his wife, Sandra J. Riggan and his brother, Billy Riggan.
Services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at 11 a.m. from Barnes Chapel, Brewster. Interment will follow at the Brewster City Cemetery, with military rites by the Brewster American Legion Post #97.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - February 20, 2002
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Edgar Riste  
Death Of Edgar Riste
Edgar Riste died at the home of his brother, Geo. Riste, at Molson, Sunday morning about 7 o'clock, after a lingering illness and from that insidious disease consumption. The ailment has been slowly sapping his vitality for months, and when the end came it came suddenly, as he got up out of bed only a few minutes before he breathed his last. The deceased was born in Iowa, some 33 years ago, has lived in Washington most of his life, and was the youngest of seven brothers and two sisters. All of the brothers are residents of the northern part of the county, Walter G., and Albert near Chopaka, Hugh and Ernest in and near Oroville, and George and Bert at Molson. The deceased was a graduate of Stanford university, and has been engaged in the practice of law in Spokane for the past ten years. He came to this county when he felt his health failing some five months ago, and remained with his brothers until the last summons. The remains were taken to Cheney where the family lived for a number of years after coming to Washington in charge of Ernest Riste and buried beside the grave of the father. Edgar Riste was a very bright and promising young man, cut down in the very flower of a useful manhood, and his death, the first in a large family, is a sad blow to the survivors.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - July 25, 1913

Roy B. Riste  
Funeral Of Roy B. Riste Conducted Sunday Morning
The funeral of Roy B. Riste, who lost his life in the Okanogan river at Malott Thursday evening, was held Sunday morning from the parlors of the Okanogan Undertaking Company. The services were conducted by Rev. Father Tritz, uncle of Mrs. Riste.
Friends of the deceased filled the service room of the undertaking establishment to capacity, and almost as many more stood in reverence outside the building while the last rites were being conducted. Fellow employees of the Boston-Okanogan Apple Company and acquaintances in Okanogan, made during the time Mr. Riste was a member of the high school faculty, were present in large numbers.
Only a simple service was held at the parlors, and further rites were conducted at the cemetery. A quartette of young ladies--Miss Veda Kildea, Miss Mary May, Miss Maxine Heath and Miss Kathleen Brown--sang both at the town and cemetery services. Rev. Father Tritz spoke on the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time and circumstances of death, remarking that on the evening of his death the deceased had been making business plans for the fall. His death by drowning was witnessed by his wife, while one baby slept in the automobile and another played in shallow water in the river.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 23, 1921

Walter G. Riste  
Death Of A Former Resident.
W. G. Riste Passes Away at Seattle After a Brief Illness.
The sad news reached relatives and friends last Thursday morning that death had summoned W. G. Riste that morning at his home at Seattle after a brief illness.
Walter Garver Riste was burn in Toulon, Illinois, and came west in 1908, locating in Okanogan county. At one time he was superintendent of the Oroville school, and for several years lived on a ranch in the Similkameen valley, but had charge of schools every fall and winter. He was an excellent instructor and executive and spent most of his life in the school room, expecting to teach this present school year.
His illness dated from the last of August, and while serious his death was not expected up until within a few hours of the end. He had reached an age of 67 years, yet he had retained his general health, vitality and activity up until this last illness. His wife, two sons, Donald and Victor, and four daughters, Mrs. Fay Rogers, Misses Clara and Ida, all of Seattle, and Dr. Rose Riste, doing missionary work in India, besides Mrs. Sarah Riste of this place, his aged mother and a sister and five brothers living in or near Oroville, survive him. One son, Roy, lost his life by drowning at Malott, about a year ago.
The deceased was well and favorably known in Kansas and this state as a teacher and educator. He loved his chosen profession and entered with enthusiasm into all phases of school work. He was the founder of the Teachers' Association in Kansas, and in this state did much work in the Parent-Teachers' Associations. He had the faculty of interesting the young people in the better things of life, and thousands of men, women and younger people who came in contact with him during his active life time will sincerely regret the loss of a kind and sympathetic friend. He leaves behind an enviable record in the field of endeavor that he so long occupied, and the world is better for his having lived.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Wahington - September 22, 1922

Sarah A. Robinson  
Death of Prominent Pioneer Woman
The death of Mrs. Sarah A. Robinson, which occurred last week in Seattle, removes from our midst an early pioneer of the state of Washington, one of the oldest settlers of the Okanogan valley, and a lady of education and culture who traced her ancestry back to Revolutionary days.
Some two years ago, when living with her husband on on their homestead a short distance north of Omak, Mrs. Robinson was stricken with paralysis and rendered blind and helpless. Shortly afterward she was taken to Seattle and was given the advantage of all that medical science and specialists could do, but gradually failed until death overtook her Thursday of last week. Funeral services were held last Sunday and interment was made in the family lot in Mr. Pleasant cemetery.
Deceased was born October 18, 1839, at Liberty, Virginia, of Quaker parentage, noted in Revolutionary fame and as prominent plantation holders of the old Dominion state. Her father, Capt. Wm. Arthur, died when she was yet a mere child and the management of the estate was left to her mother, who was very successful until the terrible ravages of the Civil war destroyed everything of value she possessed. Mrs. Arthur had, long before the Emancipation Proclamation, given all her slaves their freedom, but every one remained faithful and refused to leave their old mistress until the blight of war forced them all to scatter.
Mrs. Robinson was educated at the Buckingham Female Institute, in Virginia, at that time the leading woman's college of the South, and up to the time of being stricken two years ago, always maintained a great interest in educational work. She was the possessor of a teacher's life certificate granted in the state several years ago and was superintendent of schools in Okanogan county one term.
In 1857 she was married to Daniel Hancock, of Lynchburg, Virginia, and at once came to Washington state and settled on Whidby Island. Participating there in the early struggles of pioneer life, she afterwards moved to Jefferson county, where in 1867, she was married to R. S. Robinson, and in 1896 came to Okanogan county.
Deceased was a cousin of President Arthur and in her girlhood days was a friend of the great southern soldier, General Robert E. Lee. She leaves to mourn her death a husband and four children--R. S. Robinson, a pioneer of this section; Mrs. Chas. Herrmann, of Conconully; Mrs. A. E. Bailey, of Los Gatos, Cal.; Miss S. L. Hancock, of Seattle; and Barton Robinson, of Omak.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Herrmann and Mr. and Mrs. Barton Robinson left Friday last for Seattle to attend the funeral.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - December 11, 1908

Charles T. Rodolph
Obituary
Charles Theadore Rodolph was born at Highland, Iowa County, Wisconsin, June 28, 1849, and died July 16, 1920, at his home near Omak, Washington, aged 71 years and 18 days. Death resulted from the effects of Influenza contracted in February of this year which changed to pneumonia and later to a gradual decline, being never robust, he could not withstand the ravages of this disease.
He was the son of Hon. Charles G. Rodolph and Cordelia Read Rodolph, his wife, and lived with them at Rodolph's Mills in Richland county, later going into his father's store when they moved to Muscoda, Grant county, where in September 1874 he was united in marriage to Ella R. Dimock, of Avoca. They lived at the Mills where he took charge for two years. After these mills were burned, he and his wife moved to his father's farm which he soon bought and lived there 21 years when his health becoming poor he sold his possessions and moved to the village of Mountfort near by living there 8 years, then going to Philip, South Dakota, for four years. In 1911, he decided to come to Omak where he was living at the time of his death.
They were the parents of three children, two boys and one girl, Ralph D., of Omak, Charles Garth of Seattle, and Letha E. (Mrs. Clark) who died in 1914. Besides these he leaves to mourn, his widow, two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Adele Hodges and Miss Ida, of Los Angeles, Cal and Byron Rodolph, Winfield, Ks.
A good man, a loving husband and father has gone to his reward.
Interment was made at Omak cemetery Sunday, July 18, 1920.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - July 23, 1920

Henry Room  
Henry Room, Aged Veteran, Called by Death
Henry Room, respected pioneer citizen of Okanogan, died last Saturday at 1:30 o'clock p.m. in the Deaconess hospital, Spokane. Five days previous he underwent an operation for gallstone from which he had been suffering more than two years, and his weakened condition was not sufficient to withstand the shock of the operation. Charles Ostenberg, a friend of many years' standing, was notified last week of the necessity of the operation and hastened to Spokane to be present and remained with his friend until the end came. A telegram received early Saturday afternoon by Frank Read from Mr. Ostenberg conveyed the news which many here had been momentarily expecting but which nevertheless proved a shock to the community.
Henry Room was about seventy years of age at the time of his death. A native of England, he came to the United States early in life and witnessed the stirring scenes just previous to the Civil War. He was 19 years old when the Stars and Stripes were fired upon at Sumpter. He enlisted at once in a Pennsylvania cavalry regiment and was soon in the thickest of the fighting. He participated in 42 battles, some of them the greatest combats of the war. Among other important events of the great struggle between the states he saw from the shore the battle of the two ironclads, the Merrimac and the Monitor, the first of its kind in history, and which marked the beginning of a new era in the construction of battleships. He was present at the surrender of Lee at Appomattox, and once while in a reminiscent mood he told the writer that one great disappointment of his life was that his regiment was asleep when the formal surrender took place. They had been fighting for forty-eight hours without sleep and were relieved on the morning of the eventful day for a well-earned rest. When they awakened Lee had surrendered and the war was over. Henry Room was mustered out as quartermaster sargeant of his troop.
Shortly after the close of the war Mr. Room married the lady of his choice and eight days after the wedding the bride, together with her mother, was killed by a stroke of lightning. This happened in New York state. The grief-stricken bridegroom then left for the west where he followed prospecting and mining, and when silver mining was at its height he was one of the owners of the Molly Gibson mine near Aspin, Colorado. At one time he was well on the road to be a millionaire. Then came the demonitization of silver which made the silver properties practically worthless for the time, and Henry Room was left a poor man.
Deceased came to Okanogan county 19 years ago, locating on a homestead in the Chiliwhist, the land which is now owned by Mr. Sullivan. After spending several years there he sold out and went into the Cariboo country in British Columbia. He also spent a year or two on Puget Sound, but has been in Okanogan for the past six or seven years where he has been engaged in contracting and building.
Deceased was buried at Spokane at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning under the auspices of the G. A. R. post of that city. At the same hour in Okanogan a memorial service was conducted in his honor in front of his place of business on Pine street. Major J. H. Hopkins, national memorial sargeant of the northwest, was in charge of the affair which was participated in by the Veterans' Association, the Ladies of the G. A. R. and the citizens of the town generally. The assemblage was formed at Second avenue and headed by the Schaller drum corps marched to the Room building where a temporary pulpit had been erected and draped with the national colors and decorated with a wreath of flowers. Rev. Fred J. Hart offered prayer, gave a scripture reading and delivered a short discourse on the life and work of deceased. A quartet composed of Messrs. Heath, Lockwood, Mintzer and Ward rendered vocal music. The services were largely attended, attesting the esteem in which Henry Room was held by his former neighbors. The city hall flag was at half-mast throughout the day.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 21, 1912

Hattie Roseman  
Sudden Death
Mrs. Hattie Roseman dropped dead at the home of Judson Murray, a short distance east of Oroville, shortly after noon Tuesday. Mrs. Roseman has been acting as nurse for Mrs. Murray for the past year. That lady is an invalid, almost helpless, and her condition has been such that for weeks hardly expected to survive from day to day. Mrs. Roseman has had charge of the sick and the management of the house, and although in her 67th year was active and robust. In fact never having suffered any severe illness during her life. Sunday she gave a dinner to the family of Mr. and Mrs. John Killian, and at that time was in excellent health and spirits. Monday Mrs. Roseman was somewhat indisposed, and she remained in bed Tuesday morning. She did not complain, and it was supposed that she merely had a slight attack if biliousness. Mr. Murray returned home from a trip to town at noon, and took a letter to Mrs. Roseman's room. She was then in bed, and told Mr. Murray to leave the letter on the bed. Some time afterward a Miss Potter, working in the Murray home, went to see if there was anything Mrs. Roseman wanted and found her on the floor dead, with the unopened letter beside her. From appearances it was evident that the deceased had gotten up to read the letter, and was instantly stricken by death, crumpling up on the floor, as no one in the house heard any fall, or unusual noise.
The deceased was an aunt of Mrs. Killian. She came to Oroville from Superior, Wis., in October, 1911. She had been twice married, and survived both husbands. She leaves two sons, George and Edward Wyman, residents of Chicago, two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Easter, of Everett, and Mrs. L. Cornac, of Hibbings, Minn., and a brother, Geo. Shufelt, of Braham, Wis., where the mother and first husband of the deceased are buried.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 2, 1913

Hallie Wilson Ross  
Hallie Wilson Ross
(By C. S. Treadwell).
Hallie Wilson Ross was born in Douglas county near Brewster, Wash., on Aug. 8th, 1899, and died in Spokane, Washington, May 12, 1922. She has lived all her life in Okanogan county, except for a short stay in Tacoma and a two year residence in Ellensburg. While here she was baptized into the Baptist church by Rev. M. H. Yager and was an earnest and successful Sunday school teacher and church worker. Coming back to Okanogan with her parents she attended our city high school for two years.
On 1917 she was married to J. A. Ross. God blessed this union with one little daughter who is with her grandparents here. Besides this little daughter Mrs. Ross leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilson, three sisters and one brother. Her husband and one sister are in San Bernardino, Cal., and so could not be at the funeral.
When eight years old Mrs. Ross had a very severe attack of typhoid fever which left a serious nervous condition that undoubtedly led to the sad accident of her death.
On every hand have come expressions of deep sorrow and grief at her passing and the many floral offering and large attendance at her funeral express the esteem in which she was held, and our own deep sympathy for her loved ones now with us. A letter from the employers club with whom she had been working in Spokane, and also from her employers, highly commended her work, her conduct among them and sorrow and sympathy at ther death.
The funeral services were held in the Baptist church on Wednesday, May 17, and the body laid beside her world war hero brother in the Okanogan cemetery. "The Eternal God is they refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms."
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 20, 1922

Eli Ruckman  
As briefly announced in last week's issue, Eli Ruckman died late Thursday evening, May 29, after a brief illness with erysipelas. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church under the auspices of the local Knights of Phythias. Rev. J. W. Parmely conducted the service. The funeral was largely attended by sympathizing friends of the deceased and family. Mr. Ruckman had been a resident of this place a number of years.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 6, 1913

George W. Runnels  
Death Of A Pioneer.
George W. Runnels died near Tonasket Saturday at the advanced age of 82 years, 1 month and 8 days. The funeral was held at the Catholic mission church at Ellis-Forde, Tuesday, and interment was in the little cemetery adjoining the church. A large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances followed the remains to their last resting place.
In the death of Geo. W. Runnels, well and favorably known throughout the length and breadth of the county, there passed away the oldest white resident and pioneer of the Okanogan country. He came to what is now known as Okanogan county many, many years ago, at a date prior to the arrival of the late Okanogan Smith. He made his home at Keller, on the south half of the Colville Indian reservation, for years. He leaves a number of children, most, if not all of them residents of the county, among them being Mrs. William Best, Mrs. Henry Staples, Mrs. Val Haynes, Mrs. Harry Hazelhurst, Mrs. Floyd Wickersham, and, we believe, several sons.
The deceased was of that hardy, venturesome army of argonauts who came out of the east into the almost unknown west, when the country was primeval, where only the native red man and wild beasts held the land, and hewed out the way for the great march of civilization that has peopled the west and turned the erstwhile wilderness into prosperous and happy homes. It has been the privilege of few men to see the wonderful changes wraught in a new country that George Runnels witnessed from the time he first came into the northwest a sturdy, eager, hopeful young man, to the day of his death at an advanced old age. He, and other forerunners of the tide of immigration that headed toward the setting sun, may never have dreamed of the changes that a comparatively few years would bring about in the development of the west, but it was given to Mr. Runnels to live long enough to see that marvelous transformation.
During all of the years of his residence in this country the deceased won the confidence and good will not only of the natives, but also of the white men who followed his footsteps and have since crowded the Indian almost entirely out of his lawful heritage, by his fair dealing and sturdy adherance to truth and honesty.
We regret that we have not the data at hand to give a more complete report of his life, activities, adventures and anticedents.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - November 23, 1917

George Rupp  
Death Summons George Rupp
Crossed Plains Three Times with Ox Team Before Railroad Era
George Rupp, aged 82, and one of the earliest pioneers of the West, died at the home of his son, J. L. Rupp, near Chesaw last Wednesday. The funeral was held at Chesaw last Friday. Geo. Pratt preached the funeral sermon; the services being conducted by Undertaker V.G. Grove. George Rupp was born at Wabash, Indiana, August 24, 1837. On October 8, 1868 he was united in marriage to Frances A. Bell, who died in the year 1883. To this union were born five children-J.L. Rupp of Chesaw, Albert Rupp of Grand Junction, Colorado, Homer Rupp (deceased), Hattie Rupp (deceased) and Ollie Rupp of Lincoln, Nebraska. The deceased also leaves four brothers and one sister.
He was a member of the Christian church, having joined at Elliot, Iowa about 25 years ago. George Rupp was one of the early pioneers of the West, having made three trips across the plains to California by ox team before the day of trans-continental railroads.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - January 21, 1920
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Nancy Salmon  
Mrs. W. B. Salmon
Death for the second time within three weeks has entered the Salmon home, this time claiming the mother, Nancy Isabelle Salmon, who died on last Saturday evening at the hour of 10:15 o'clock, June 5, 1915. The death of her husband, Wm. B. Salmon occurred just 22 days before.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - June 10, 1915

William B. Salmon  
William B. Salmon
On last Thursday afternoon, at the hour of 2:35 o'clock, May 18, 1915, occurred the death of William B. Salmon, at his home four miles north of Winthrop.
Deceased was born in Kenton County, Kentucky, October 16, 1841, having lived to the ripe old age of 73 years, 6 months and 27 days. On April 11, 1872, Mr. Salmon was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Isabelle Collier, who survives her husband. To this union nine children were born, four of whom are still living, and all reside near Winthrop. They are: Mrs. Alfa Ventzke, Mrs. Lucile Burghardt, Mrs. Olive Bramel and Mr. Thomas J. Salmon. All the children, with the exception of Mrs. Bramel, who was ill, were present at the bedside of their father at the time of his death. The mother is also quite ill, but heroically stood the strain and shock of her husband's sickness and death. While the deceased has been in poor health for a few years, still he has retained his physical vitality exceedingly well, and his mind has been remarkably keen for a man of his age. His serious illness extended over a period of about four weeks, the last two of which a great deal of suffering had to be endured, though it was borne patiently. That his time had come was fully realized by him, but he went without reluctancy. Over forty years ago he had identified himself with the Christian Church.
The funeral service was held at the Salmon home, where a large number of friends and neighbors had gathered in expression of the esteem in which the deceased was held by them, and as a mark of sympathy toward the members of the bereaved family. Rev. I. B. Ricketts, of the M. E. Church, preached the sermon. Interment was made in the Sullivan Cemetery, the funeral arrangements being in charge of Undertaker E. M. Thomas, of Twisp.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - May 20, 1915

Leola M. Sands
Tonasket
Leola M. Sands died Dec. 22, 1993 at her home.
She was born Jan. 3, 1924 to Gordon and Ella Martin in Cornwell, Ontario.
She married Mearl Sands Aug. 3, 1963 in Portland, Ore.
She is survived by her husband; four sons and three daughters; two sisters and numerous grandchildren.
Bergh Funeral Service, Oroville, was in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted from the original - The Omak Chronicle - Omak, WA - December 29, 1993

Juliet Sanger  
Mrs. Juliet Sanger Passes Away
Died, at her residence in Spokane, Thursday, January 11, Mrs. Juliet Sanger, at the age of 74 years.
Mrs. Sanger's maiden name was Juliet Wagner, and she was born at Ogdensburg, New York, in 1843. She removed to Hastings, Minnesota, in 1861, and was married there two years later to Ira Sanger. They came west with their family in 1898 and settled on Peone Prairie, where Mr. Sanger died January 27, 1900. Mrs. Sanger removed to Molson in May, 1906, where she made her home until last November, when she went to Spokane to spend the winter.
She is survived by nine children, seven sons and two daughters. All were present at the bedside when death came. They are Bertram and Ira F. of Molson; Fred E., of Cadillac, Sask.; Appleton and Clyde of Peone Prairie; Arthur S. and John of Spokane; Mary B. of Spokane, and Mrs. F. S. Day of Peone Prairie.
Mrs. Sanger will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Her whole life was marked by deeds of kindness and cheer, and she ranked always as a woman of culture, refinement and sympathy, a kind neighbor, devoted mother and a true friend.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Peone Prairie church and interment took place in the Peone cemetery.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - January 19, 1917

James H. Sarvis  
James H. Sarvis Dies In The East
James H. Sarvis, formerly editor of the Riverside Tribune, died on June 6th at Braintree, Mass. Acute nephritis and cardiac trouble were the immediate causes of his death. While he had been ill for a long time death came as a surprise to his relatives as he had been up and about up to the very day of death.
Mr. Sarvis was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in 1868. He spent his boyhood in that state, starting to do editorial work for the Chicago newspaper service in 1890. He went to Denver, Colo., in 1905 and worked at the newspaper business all through the west, mostly around Salt Lake City.
In 1910 Mr. Sarvis bought the Millstone Messinger at Millstone, Montana, and ran that paper until 1915, when he went to Riverside, Wash., and in the fall of 1916 bought the Riverside Tribune.
Mr. Sarvis left Riverside, May 1921, for the east, but was taken sick at Ephrata, Wash., and stayed there until he was able to travel which was in August. He went to Barnes City, Iowa, and visited his brothers and sisters, going to Braintree, Mass., in February, 1922.
In 1916 Mr. Sarvis was married to Miss Lucy Upton of Spokane. They have one daughter, Harriet Joy, 4 ½ years old, who survives him.
Funeral services were held June 8th at 2: 30 p.m. in Quincy, Mass. The services were conducted by Rev. Harry Grimes, pastor of the First Congregational church of Braintree. Burial was in Blue Hill cemetery, Braintree, Mass.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 20, 1922

Theodore Scates   
Sudden Death Of Brother.
C. P. Scates returned Wednesday from the coast where he had spent a week on business . While in Bellingham Mr. Scates discovered by rather a peculiar circumstance that a brother of his whom he had not seen in fifteen years had been found dead in the mountains of the Hoods Canal country. A neighbor of Mr. Scates' mother brought in a fragment of a newspaper giving a brief account of the death of a man named Theodore Scates and calling it to the attention of Mrs. Scates, it was concluded that this must be her son. C. P. Scates at once communicated by long distance telephone with the undertaker at Port Townsend, where the man was buried, and convinced himself that it was his brother. He at once went to Port Townsend.
It seems that Theodore Scates had only recently become a resident of Port Townsend, coming there from Manila, P. I., where had lived for several years. A few weeks ago he went on a camping expedition with another man in the Hood's Canal country and while alone in the mountains died of heart failure. His partner instituted search for him after he had failed to return to camp within a reasonable time, and a search lasting several days found Scates dead, sitting on a rock near a stream with his fishing tackle lying alongside his body.
Deceased was a construction engineer who had had a big hand in the construction of subways in New York and other large cities of the east. He also operated in Alaska, China and the Phillipines. He was married and his wife is in Manila, according to the best information available.
Mr. Scates discovered that the undertaker at Port Townsend who buried his brother was Jos. Weeks, a brother of George Weeks of Conconully.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 24, 1920

Katherine I. Schaffer  
Another Sudden Death.
The community was dreadfully shocked Saturday morning upon learning of the sudden death of Mrs. K. I. Schaffer, a well known resident of Oroville, and the feeling of sorrow was intensified as the deplorable fatality followed so soon after the tragic fate of J. P. Anderson. The cause of death was heart failure. On the preceeding Monday Mrs. Schaffer was operated upon by Dr. Efner. The operation was not a serious one, and the patient rallied at once and nicely from the first shock. The wounds gave her no serious trouble, she seemed to be improving with remarkable rapidity, and she was in an exceptionally cheerful frame of mind. The doctor has rarely had a case that responded so readily and promptly to treatment, nor one where the patient suffered so little inconvenience. Saturday morning early Mrs. Schaffer was in high spirits. She was making plans to receive and entertain expected visitors during the day, laughed and joked with her daughter, and ordered a hearty breakfast for an invalid. Suddenly about 8 o'clock, and without warning, she swooned, and died within a very few minutes. Dr. Efner was hastily called, but the unfortunate woman was beyond all earthly aid.
Funeral services were held Sunday evening at the late home of the deceased, Rev. G. H. Severance officiating. A large number of relatives and friends were present, and the floral tributes were profuse and beautiful. The remains were taken to Spokane Monday for interment, and were accompanied on the sad journey by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Getchel and Mr. and Mrs. Al. Saling.
Katherine Isabell Schaffer came of a family of western pioneers, her parents crossing the plains to Utah in 1846. She was born at Ogden, Utah, December 2, 1865, hence was almost 48 years of age. She spent her life in the west, coming to Okanogan county some nine years ago, at first locating on a ranch near Molson. With little means, but indomnitable energy she took up a ranch, and without aid held her land until she made final proof and raised her family, showing courage and will power possessed by few of her sex. She has lived in Oroville since leaving her farm. She was twice married. She is survived by one son, Al. Saling of this place, two daughters, Mr. A. L. Hill, or Oroville, and Mrs. A. C. Getchel, of Grand Forks, B. C.; two brothers, one residing at Spokane, and the other at Kalispell, Montana, and four sisters, Mrs. Geo. W. Whistler and Mrs. E. E. Parsons, of Oroville, Mrs. A. W. Swainy, of Kalispell, Montana, and Mrs. Alice McCloud, of Seattle.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 10, 1913

Emma Schellenberger  
Died On Reservation.
The first death to be recorded among the settlers of the newly opened Colville reservation was that of Mrs. Emma Schellenberger, wife of S. D. Schellenberger, whose homestead is located three miles west of Duley lake. Mrs. Schellenberger died Saturday of acute indigestion. She was 45 years of age and came here with her husband this spring from Seattle.
Undertaker Ed. Yarwood brought the body to his funeral parlors in this city where the funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 3, 1917

Joseph F. Schmid
J. F. Schmid Died At Peoria, Ariz., On Christmas Eve
Jos. F. Schmid, formerly a blacksmith here and later the proprietor of the Hub theatre, died at Peoria, Arizona, Christmas Eeve.
The deceased was an Okanogan resident for several years and was a popular business man. He was also a leader in the Okanogan lodge of Odd Fellows. He left here in the fall of 1917 hoping to benefit his health in the southern climate, but the change never caused much improvement, and for months before his death Schmid was practically bedridden. Mrs. Schmid remained here until last fall, when she joined her husband in Arizona.
Funeral services were held under the auspices of Glendale Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Glendale, Arizona.
Besides his widow, the deceased left two children, Ione, aged 8, and Joseph, aged 5. He is also survived by a brother, Jake, who resided in Okanogan for a time but now lives in New York state. Mr. Schmid never sold the Okanogan home.
Jos. Schmid was born in New York state about 39 years ago, and had lived in Washington 16 years.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 4, 1919

Bertha Schneider  
Mrs. Ernest Schneider Is Called By Death
The death of Mrs. Ernest Schneider of Omak occurred at the Okanogan hospital Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock. The funeral will occur at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in this city Thursday, Rev. O. J. Beadles officiating. She had been ill for six weeks from heart trouble, which was followed by other complications.
Bertha Winkler Schneider was born near Burlington, Wis., August 9, 1953, and was married in Seattle to Ernest Schneider, Sr., September 12, 1914. Previous to coming to Okanogan county with her husband some four years ago, she had lived in Bellingham.
Mrs. Parrish, a niece of Mrs. Schneider, is here from the east, having come to nurse her aunt during her illness.
Deceased is survived by her husband, Ernest Schneider, Sr., a step-son and threee step-daughters.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 25, 1922

I. C. Schultz  
I. C. Schultz
While on his way home from work, I. C. Schultz, a rancher on the reservation, dropped dead from heart failure. He was found at 4:30 a.m. Sunday by Fred Towne and Gordon Kerr, when they were about three-fourths of the way up the Corkscrew grade.
Mr. Schultz's children had come out to meet him, but had not come quite far enough to find him. When it became dark, they went to the home of Roy Bailey, and spent the night. Their father was found about two miles from the Bailey home.
Mr. Schultz had been working at the Biles-Coleman mill for about three months, walking home every Saturday night. He was on his way home when he was stricken and died. His heart had been bothering him for some time, according to Dr. C. W. Lane, who was the family physician.
Coming here when the reservation was first opened Mr. Schultz settled on a homestead of 320 acres. It contains 90 acres of bottom land which raised fine wheat when the weather conditions were right.
The deceased is survived by his widow and five children. Funeral services were conducted at the undertaking parlors at 2 p.m. Tuesday by Rev. G. E. Heineck.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 24, 1922

Albert Scoles   
Body of Boy Recovered
On June 26th Albert Scoles, the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Scoles of Monse was drowned in the Okanogan river a half mile south of Monse at the ranch of Irvin Ives. The body was not recovered at the time and had been given up as lost for all time, but last Sunday evening Wm. Noble, a sheep herder, discovered the remains in the Columbia river in the eddy just above Brewster.
The body was rescued from the river and Coroner Grove of Molson was notified. He was here Monday on his return home from Brewster. After investigating the case he decided no inquest was necessary as it was clearly a case of accidental drowning.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 18, 1919

Nettie Scribner
Mrs. Nettie Scribner Dies Of Heart Failure Wednesday
Mrs. Nettie Scribner, a sister in law of Mrs. F. D. Perry Sr., died Wednesday at the latter's home. The funeral was held Friday, the Rev. E. S. Chaffee officiating. Interment took place at Riverside.
Mrs. Scribner was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Dec. 1878, and came to Washington in January, 1909. She is survived by a husband and 3 children, 9, 11 and 15 years of age, a brother, John Pascoe, and a sister now living in Wyoming. She was an attendant of the Congregational church in her former home. Mrs. Scribner was a member of the Degree of Honor and Women of Woodcraft lodges.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - May 27, 1910

J. Claude Sexson  
Death Takes J. Claude Sexson
Young Business Man Dies After Short Illness.
Following an illness of but a few days, J. Claude Sexson, of the Sexson Bros., Hardware company, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sexson died at the Oroville General hospital last Saturday. Death resulted from general septicemia, following accute tonsilitis.
Besides the grief stricken parents, the deceased leaves three brothers, W. B., P. V., and J. H. Sexson, all of Oroville, and a sister, Mrs. E. E. Noble, of Chinook, Alberta.
News of the death of this young man was received with profound sorrow throughout this community where he was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Barnes undertaking parlors. The services were of the simplest in keeping with the desire expressed by the deceased before he died. The burial services was conducted by Rev. R. R. Martin of the Methodist church. A large concourse of people of the community were present and followed the remains to the cemetery. Throughout the day flags in the town were flown at half staff and all business houses closed from 1:30 to 3 o'clock out of respect to the memory of the young man and the bereaved family. The floral offering was the largest and most beautiful ever seen here.
The pall bearers, ex-service men, were Walter Hart, Thornton B. Collier, Steve Naggy, Jr., Louis Brummer, Geo. H. Jackson and Leslie Stansbury comrades of the deceased who served at Camp Lewis from June 1918 until his discharge in February of this year.
J. Claude Sexson was born June 23, 1895, at Reardan, Washington, and died May 17, 1919, age being 23 years, 11 months and 4 days at time of his death. He was educated in the public schools at Reardan and later took a business course at the Jenkins Institute, Spokane. For a time he was employed in a bank at Reardan then he worked for a while at Mansfield, Washington, from whence he came to Oroville early in the year 1917. Together with his brothers was formed the Sexson Bros. Co., which purchased the H. J. Desmond hardware store here, and Claude, with P. V. and J. H. Sexson managed that establishment. During the war the interests of the company were cared for here by P. V. Sexson, the other three brothers all being in the service.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 23, 1919

Hannah Sharp  
Obituary
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah Erwin Sharp, widow of the late Rev. B. J. Sharp, took place from the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon of this week, Rev. O. S. Barnum officiating. The music by the choir was most appropriate and the funeral arrangements were directed by Mr. Clarence Gillespie. Mrs. Sharp the third child of John and Cornelia Erwin was born in Pennsylvania nearly 74 years ago. Hers was a life of a plain and unassuming Christain woman. She came to Washington with a brother about 27 years ago and has lived in this state ever since. She was married to Rev. B. J. Sharp 22 years ago and shared with him the activities of a ministers life. It is not so many years back that both lived in Brewster, part of the time as minister of the Congregational church. Mrs. Sharp always took a deep interest in the activities of the church and the W. C. T. U. She wore her white ribbon pin in her last sleep. Her later years were years of suffering. Her husband passed away last November and is buried in the local cemetary. Just four months to a day she was clearly in her last sickness. She passed away quietly on Sunday night March 23rd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodenhammer of Everett Wash. She is survived by her brothers J. C. Erwin, A. B. Erwin, three brothers in Illinois, Mrs. Anna Woods of Brewster, her son J. W. McDonald and family of Wenatchee Mr. and Mrs. P. Rodenhammer of Everett and by many nephews , nieces and grandchildren. The audience was composed mainly of who were well acquainted with her when the family lived here some years back. The interment was in the Brewster Cemetery in the lot beside the remains of her husband.
Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - March 27, 1924

Jasper P. Sharp  
Death Of J. P. Sharp.
J. P. Sharp, an old resident of this part of the country, whose home for some time has been across the line in British Columbia, a short distance north of Nighthawk, died at St. Joseph's hospital Saturday morning. Mr. Sharp was a patient at the hospital some weeks ago, at that time suffering from a serious attack of hiccoughs from which Dr. Efner had much difficulty in relieving him. Recovering from that affliction Mr. Sharp returned home, but in a few days was taken down with pneumonia. He was brought back to the Oroville hospital Tuesday, February 15, and every thing possible done for his relief, but owing to his advanced years he was unable to rally from the attack.
Jasper P. Sharp was born in Ohio, March 21, 1841, and dying February 19, 1916, was aged 74 years, 11 months and 28 days. His father was a Methodist minister. He went to Wisconsin with his parents when he was eight years of age, and at the age of 18 moved to Kansas where he resided until 1887, when he came west and located in Washington. The deceased was a veteran Odd Fellow. He served as a teamster in the Union army during the civil war. He was married September 21, 1863 to Miss Emily Murden, and to the union seven children were born, two sons and five daughters. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, eight grand children and two great grand children. One of his daughter is Mrs. Joe M. Allemandi of Nighthawk.
The funeral took place from the M. E. Church Monday, Rev. W. W. Strite officiating, and interment was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - February 25, 1916

Sampson W. Shaw  
Sampson W. Shaw died at the home of his son, Abel Shaw, Oct 11. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Fulton of Twisp, in the school house at Methow, Sunday, Oct 13, funeral directions being in charge of W. R. Higgins, of Chelan. It was the longest procession ever seen in the lower Methow.
Sampson W. Shaw was born in Boone County, Mo., June 2, 1831. He crossed the plains to Oregon in 1864. In 1868 he settled in Walla Walla County, Wash., where he remained until he moved to the Methow valley in 1896. He leaves a son, Abel Shaw of Methow, and a daughter, Miss Ethel Shaw of Chelan.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - October 18, 1907

Mary Sherlock  
Died At Spokane.
The sad news of the sudden and unexpected death of Miss Mary Sherlock, which occurred last Thursday at the Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane, was received here by the friends of the deceased Monday. Miss Sherlock came to Oroville with the Misses Stacks some four years ago, from Amsterdam, New York. At that time she was in very poor health, and her physicians predicted that she could live but a few months at the best. She gained strength almost at once in this climate and took up a homestead on the mountain a short distance southwest of Oroville. She was an accomplished and talented young lady full of life and energy after regaining her health, and was a general favorite in the neighborhood where she lived. She took charge of her homestead, and last year raised a considerable quantity of the celebrated Marquis wheat. She went out to Spokane from here a short time ago, evidently took sick without the knowledge of her friends here, as her death was much of a surprise. She was a consistent and devout member of the Catholic church. She is survived by one sister living at Amsterdam, N. Y. The funeral took place at Spokane, Wednesday. Miss Katherine Stack and Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Steele left Tuesday for Spokane to attend the funeral.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 24, 1916

Pat Sherman  
Pat Sherman Meets Death At His Mine
(Winthrop Journal.)
Pat Sherman, who owned a mine in the Billy Goat Mountain group, was instantly killed last Thursday about 11 o'clock by a powder blast.
Frank Jenks, who was working in a tunnel near the Sherman claim, heard a heavy blast at about 11 o'clock, but thought nothing of it. In the evenings the two men were in the habit of visiting each other, as their cabins are near. Thursday evening Pat did not show up as usual and Mr. Jenks went over to investigate. A large amount of rock had been blown out, and by digging he discovered that Pat was beneath it, and soon found that he was dead.
Unfortunately the Forest Service telephone line was down, so Mr. Jenks made a snow shoe trip of fifteen miles to the Eight Mile Ranger Station, and reported the accident to Winthrop.
A party of men composed of John Boyer, Wash Vanderpool, Al Tyler and Pat Carr went in to the camp on skiis and snow shoes, repairing the telephone line as they went in. They reported by telephone that Mr. Sherman was literally blown to pierces, and that it would be impossible to bring his remains to Winthrop as the snow was ten feet deep in the mountains, and that they would bury him on his claim.
Mr. Sherman has been a miner and prospector in the upper valley for the past eight years, and was liked by everyone who knew him. He was about fifty years of age, and little is known of his family connections.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 1, 1921

Glen J. Sherriff  
Death Of A Worthy Youth.
Glen Joseph Sherriff, of Anglin, aged 22 years, died of peritonitis at St. Joseph's hospital early Tuesday morning. A week or ten days prior to his death the deceased suffered from severe pains in the groin, but in a day or two he felt better and was working about the farm. The latter part of the week he was again taken down and his condition became alarming. Dr. Clough of Tonasket was called. He recognized at once that the young man was suffering from appendicitis in its worst form, and he had the young man taken at once to the Oroville hospital for an operation. Dr. Lewis states that when the patient reached here he was so low that his pulse had almost stopped and there was only a slight beating of the heart. The young man never rallied, became unconscious Monday night and died toward morning.
The deceased was a steady, industrious young man of sterling character, a great favorite among his acquaintances, and his untimely death is a terrible blow to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sherriff. They have had more than their share of misfortune to bear for during the past four years they have lost their four eldest children. The sympathy of neighbors and friends goes out to them in their deep affliction. The remains were shipped to Anglin Tuesday morning where the funeral took place Wednesday.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 24, 1916

James F. Shull  
Death Claims James Shull, Pioneer Citizen
End Came Saturday At Home In This City.
A Native of North Carolina, Had Been Resident of Okanogan Over Thirty Years.
The death of James Filmore Shull at his home in this city last Saturday came as a shock to the many friends of the Shull family. For some weeks he had been ill, but it was not generally known that his condition was as serious as it proved to be. He was a victim of typhoid fever. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church, Rev. Waite officiating. Pall bearers were Chris Pein, Horace Cook, Henry Hinde and Harry Brocklebank.
Deceased was one of the early settlers of the Okanogan valley, having lived here for more than thirty years. He was 59 years of age and came originally from North Carolina.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 9, 1918

Edward F. Signor  
Edward F. Signor Dead.
Relatives and friends were deeply grieved at the death of Edward Signor, who died Monday morning, August 29th. Cause of death was paralysis, with which he had suffered for nine years. During that time he had not been able to talk.
His stroke had taken him suddenly at Marcus, Wash., on July 17, 1912. At his death he was 40 years of age.
He had lived on the reservation for six years, and during his life there he had made many true friends who lent all the assistance possible during his illness.
He leaves his wife, Kate, and daughter, Mabel, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ashpaugh, two brothers, Tom and George and sister Mrs. J. E. Garrison, all of Monse.
Interment was at the Monse cemetery, Tuesday, August 30th.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 3, 1921

Elsie E. Skelton  
Elsie E. Skelton
Omak
Elsie E. Skelton, 78, of Omak, died on Thursday, June 18, 1998, at the Valley Care Center in Okanogan.
Elsie was born on Sept. 18, 1919, to Walter and Wilma (Lindsey) Jackson at Jefferson, Texas. She was raised in Texarkana, Ark.
Elsie married W.L. "Sonny" Skelton on Nov. 18, 1949, at Texarkana, Ark. They then moved to Omak.
She is survived by one daughter; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny, on Feb. 13, 1979, one brother and one sister.
Precht-Harrison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - June 19, 1998
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Isabelle Slager  
Death Of Mrs. Slager.
Mrs. Isabelle Slager died at the home of her son, Charles Slager, on the reservation Saturday of apoplexy. Funeral services were held at the parlors of the Okanogan Undertaking company Monday at 1 p.m., Rev. Owen J. Beadles, of the Methodist church officiating. Interment took place at the local cemetery.
Isabelle Jane Terrell, who died Sept. 17, 1921, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, March 9, 1850, and moved to Indiana in 1852, and in 1878 was married to John Slager, to which union six children were born, two are dead and four living. Those to mourn her loss are Mrs. L. V. Moll of Blackfoot, Alberta, Can.; William Slager of Indiana, Herman Slager of San Diego, Cal., and Chas. A. Slager, who was with his mother at the time of her death, and her grandson, Luther Miller.
Mrs. Slager was a member of the Methodist church all of her life up to 1914, when she united with the Christian Church.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 20, 1921

Hattie F. Smalley  
Mrs. Hattie F. Smalley Passes Away At Spokane
Mrs. Hattie F. Smalley, age 64, widow of the late Honorable M. A. Smalley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucile R. Penrose, in the city of Spokane, Monday evening. The body was taken Friday morning to Chesaw, where the funeral will be held Saturday.
Mrs. Smalley's husband served in the state legislature just before his death 11 years ago.
Besides the daughter, Mrs. Smalley is survived by two sons, Stanley Smalley, of Spokane, and Horace, of Oroville and another daughter, Mrs. Stella Fruit of Loomis.
Mr. and Mrs. Smalley came to Okanogan county some nineteen years ago from Ohio and Mr. Smalley became interested in some mining property in the north end of the county. In 1906 he was elected to the legislature from this county on the democratic ticket.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 22, 1921

M. A. Smalley  
M. A. Smalley Died Yesterday
Hon. M. A. Smalley, of Chesaw, breathed his last yesterday (Thursday) at 12 o'clock, August 18, passing away almost without notice, of heart failure.
Mr. Smalley's untimely death will cause profound sorrow throughout the county, where he was well and most favorably known as one of its foremost citizens. He was the representative from Okanogan county in the 1907 session of the state legislature, where he made a splendid record of achievement, and added a host of friends.
The deep sympathy of his many friends in this community is extended to his sorrowing wife and family. In his death the county and the state has suffered the loss of one of its most enterprising and beloved citizens. Particulars of the funeral arrangements are not at hand.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - August 19, 1910

Albert C. Smith  
Death of Albert C. Smith
Albert C. Smith passed away at his residence in Oroville Saturday, October 19, after an illness of some two weeks. The end came suddenly and unexpectedly, as he seemed to be improving for two days prior to his death, although before that time his condition was considered to be very serious. He had been sitting up on the side of the bed, when he remarked to those present that he felt tired and would lie down. His head had hardly pressed the pillow before his spirit took flight. The funeral was held from the residence Monday afternoon, Rev. F. M. McCreary officiating, and a large concourse of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Odd Fellow cemetery.
Albert C. Smith was a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Smith. The father resides in Oroville, while the mother preceeded the son to the grave two years ago. The deceased was born at Fairview, Jones county, Iowa, June 7, 1875, and hence was aged 37 years, 4 months and 12 days. He grew up the manhood in the community where he was born, and there married. He came west in 1898, locating at Loomis, where he continued to reside until he moved to Oroville some three years ago. He is survived by a wife, two sons, a father and two sisters. The deceased was deservedly popular among those who knew him, and he had a wide circle of friends in the north part of the county who deeply regret his untimely taking off. He was kind and considerate in his family, pleasant and agreeable among his associates, a man charitable toward the faults of others with never an unkind word to say against his neighbors.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - October 25, 1912

Mrs. Arlo E. Smith  
Mrs. Arlo E. Smith Passes Away At Local Hospital
Mrs. Arlo E. Smith of Okanogan, 29 years old, died at the Okanogan General hospital Tuesday afternoon. The young woman's death was caused by cancer. Late Monday night an attempt was made by Drs. C. W. Lane and Paul L. West to save her by an operation, but nothing could be done for her.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, Rev. G. F. Graham officiating. Interment was in the Okanogan cemetery.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, who lives on a ranch near town, and by four children, Alice, aged 8, Arlone, 7, Marie 5, and Ruth, 3. Mrs. and Mrs. R. C. Wallace, her parents, have made their home with the Smiths since the latter's coming to Okanogan in March of this year.
Deceased was married to Arlo E. Smith at Hunters, Wash., in 1912, and after a few years' residence on the coast, moved with her husband to this part of the country. She was a very ardent church worker, being organist for four years at Hunters Presbyterian church and started teaching a Sunday school class when about 12 or 14 years old.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 15, 1922

Joseph N. Snider  
Father Snider Dead
Aged and Respected Citizen Succumbs to Apoplexy.
At an early hour last Friday morning death came to J. N. Snider at his home in the south part of town, after suffering about a week with a paralytic stroke. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist chapel, the service being conducted jointly by Rev. A. S. Redfern and Rev. J. A. Deering. The music consisted of several vocal selections by Prof. C. O. Brownell with Miss Dolly Lindsay as accompanist. Armstrong & McCampbell, undertakers, had charge of the funeral.
It was thought at first to have a home funeral but owing to the fact Father Snider took so mnch interest in the building of the chapel, having made all the seats and chairs himself besides contributing days of work on the building, it was thought appropriate to hold the service in the chapel. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church, a kind old gentleman whom everyone held in the highest esteem and his family have the sympathy of the community in their loss of a loving husband and father.
Joseph N. Snider was born May 31st, 1835, in Bedford county, Penn. He was one of nine children born to John Snyder and Sophia (Nycunn) Snyder. He died in Okanogan, Wn., January 21, 1911, at the ripe old age of seventy-five years, seven months and twenty-one days. He came west in his teens and lived in several of the middle states. In 1873 he married Martha Ann Kendall at Mason City, Ill. They moved to Iowa, then to Nebraska and two years ago came to live in Okanogan.
Deceased leaves a widow and two sons, P. M. Snider, and Roy I. Snider, a daughter, Mrs. Freeman and a foster daughter, Miss May Snider, all of whom were at his bedside during his last illness. There are also two sisters and a brother surviving, Mrs. E. Kennedy of Minneapolis; Mrs. Rebecca Marsh, of Springfield, Ill., and George W. Snyder of Clearfied, Penn. James and William Kennedy of Waterville, this state, and Charles Marsh of this place are nephews.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 27, 1911

Jas. V. Snowden  
Death of Jas. V. Snowden
Jas. V. Snowden, an old, well known and highly respected resident of Conconully, died at the Deaconess hospital, at Spokane, Monday of this week from the effects of an operation, and was buried Tuesday in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Snowden had suffered a long time from a bunion on one of his feet, and about a month ago went to Spokane, accompanied be his son, Ben Snowden, for the purpose of having the growth removed. The operation was successful, but complications set in that resulted in death.
The deceased was a native of Saxville, New Brunswick, and moved to the United States 40 years ago. He followed the sea for very many years. He came west to Okanogan county from Cambridge, Mass., some 15 years ago, where he has since lived. He was a kind and considerate husband and father, and a worthy and respected citizen. He was 68 years of age at the time of death, and leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons to mourn his loss.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 9, 1915

James Snowden Dead.  
James Snowden, for many years a resident of Conconully, died Monday of this week in a Spokane hospital. Mr. Snowden was suffering with a bunyon on one of his feet and several weeks ago was brought to Okanogan with the intention of having him operated on at the hospital here. However, at that time the hospital was filled and it was necessary to take him to Spokane. The operation was apparently successful, but complications set in resulting in his death. He was well known throughout the county and is survived by his son Ben at Conconully and several sons and daughter in the east. He was 68 years old.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 10, 1915

Nellie Snowden 
Mrs. Snowden Dead
Mrs. Nellie died at her home in this city Wednesday night after a brief illness from heart failure.
A daughter, Mrs. Verdon, is on her way here from Great Falls, Mont. and if she arrives in time, funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Yarwood undertaking parlors.
Mrs. Snowden has lived here with her son Ben for some years past. She was 72 years of age and came to Okanogan County from Massachusetts ten years ago. Her husband, James Snowden, died in 1915, at Conconully.
Deceased was born in New Brunswick. She leaves the following daughters and sons: Mrs. A. J. Verdon of Great Falls, Mont., Mrs. Jeannette Jones of Hampton Beach, N.H., Charles Snowden of Bedford, Mass., and Ben Snowden of Okanogan.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 25, 1919

Mary Ellen Snowdon  
Deaths and Funerals
The body of Mrs. Mary Ellen Snowdon, who died last winter and was buried here, was disinterred yesterday by Undertake Ed. Yarwood and shipped this morning to Hampton, New Hampshire, her old home.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 29, 1920

Emma Sprowl
Mrs. Emma Sprowl Dies Here Tuesday
Well Known Resident of this County Laid to Rest in Cemetery at Okanogan.
Mrs. Emma Sprowl died at her home three miles northwest of Omak Tuesday at five o'clock, a.m. She was in her fifty-sixth year, having been born in October, 1854, at Troy, Iowa. When a child her parents moved to Illinois where they lived until 1884, when they moved to Kansas. There she was married to James H. Sprowl in 1887, and resided until they came to Okanogan county ten years ago this spring. There survives to mourn her departure, her husband and two sons, William and Simon; her aged father, Thomas O. Kirkpatrick, and one brother and three sisters. These are W. E. and Laura Kirkpatrick of our community; Mrs. Witherspoon of Macomb, Ill., and Mrs. Adams of State Line, Miss. All were present except the two latter. Two sisters of Mr. Sprowl, Mrs. Epley and Mrs. Albertson, of Epley, with their families, were also present at the last sad rites. In their bereavement these sorrowing ones have the sincere sympathy of this community.
Mrs. Sprowl had been a sufferer for the past two years, but through it all she was uncomplaining and patient. Ever thoughtful of others, she was untiring in doing for them. When quite young she declared her Christian faith by uniting with the Congregational church. The funeral services were held at the house Wednesday, at 10 a.m., and interment at Okanogan cemetery. Many friends were present at the funeral and followed the remains to their last resting place.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - July 29, 1910

Milton Staples  
Funeral Today.
Mrs. H. Staples received the sad intelligence the first of the week of the death of her son, Milton, who was killed in a street car accident at Couer d'Alene, Idaho, Monday. Friends also notified Mr. Staples, the young man's father, at White Cliffs, Canada, of the fatal accident; and he came to Couer d'Alene to take charge of the body, which is being brought to the valley for burial. Interment will be made at the Beaver creek cemetery this Friday afternoon at two o'clock, service being conducted by Rev. D. L. Clark. Deceased would have been thirty years of age the next day after his untimely death. The sad news of his death comes as a great shock to his mother and sisters here, who have the deep sympathy of the community.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 1, 1910

R. W. Starr  
Funeral services for R. W. Starr, a pioneer of Washington, will be held this afternoon at the Bonney-Watson establishment at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery.
Starr was born in Marlon, O., Aug. 9, 1845. He moved to Chicago in 1865 where he married. In 1889 he moved to Waterville, Wash. He practiced law there and was also interested in apple orcharding.
After an unsuccessful race for attorney general of the state on the Democratic ticket he was elected prosecuting attorney of Douglas County in 1896 and served one term.
Starr was a member of the Odd Fellows and was the only one from this state to ever reach the position of third ranking member of the judiciary committee of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the United States. He was connected with that body for five years. Previous to his appointment to the judiciary committee he occupied every chair in the Grand Encampment of Washington, finally attaining the chair for grand patriarch.
Starr is survived by his wife, Clara B. Starr, and his son George E., both of Seattle.
The Brewster Herald - Brewster, Washington - June 3, 1921

Ethelyn B. Stewart 
Popular Young Woman Is Called Suddenly
Acute Bright's Disease Takes Mrs. Stewart
Brave Struggle for Life Ends After Week's Illness--Cremation in Seattle.
At 9:15 o'clock Saturday night last, Mrs. Geo J. Stewart passed away after barely a week's illness from acute Bright's disease. Her condition had been alternately encouraging and alarming since the premature birth of a little daughter the Sunday before. Everything was done that medical skill and efficient nursing could supply. On account of decided improvement in her condition Friday it was felt that her recovery was only a matter of a short time, but a sudden change for the worse came Saturday, resulting in her death as above stated.
Short prayer services were conducted at the Yarwood undertaking parlors Monday afternoon by Rev. A. C. Peabody and scores of friends of the young woman were present to pay their last respects. The body was shipped this morning to Bonney-Watson parlors in Seattle where funeral services will be held Thursday and the body will be cremated. The body was accompanied to Seattle by her husband, Geo. J. Stewart, and her sister, Melville G. Still, of Seattle, who came here last week when Mrs. Stewart's condition became serious.
Ethelyn Blanche Stewart was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Harvey of Blaine, Washington. She was born January 10, 1888, in Canada, and moved with her parents in early childhood to Blaine. She came to Okanogan county in 1911 to teach school at Malott, after a course in the Bellingham normal. She was married to Geo. J. Stewart December 2, 1914.
Besides her husband, Geo. J. Stewart, deceased leaves her parents, a sister Mrs. Still, and a brother, Leslie M. Harvey, a soldier at Camp Lewis.
The death of Mrs. Stewart removes from the community a young woman held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, and the profoundest sympathy for her husband and other relatives is extended by all.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 4, 1919

Francis I. Stewart  
Mrs. M. N. Stewart Passes Away
Mrs. M. N. Stewart, who has been suffering the past year with a complication of various ailments, passed quietly away last Friday, Nov. 24, at the Medical Lake hospital where she had been receiving medical treatment. The remains were brought to Molson Saturday where funeral services were held in the Methodist church and burial took place at the Molson Cemetry on Sunday, Rev. C. A. Huff officiating.
Mrs. Francis Isabel Stewart was born at Salem Mass., in 1886. She was united in marriage with Mr. Stewart in 1904.
She leaves her husband and four children, Joe, aged 12; William, aged 7; John 2 years and Catharine, five months; a father Mr. Washburn of Chesaw; a brother, Pearl Washburn, of Pullman, Wash., and two sisters Gertrude and Lillian Washburn.
Mrs. Stewart had the respect and good will of the entire community. She was kind and considerate to all and took great pleasure in doing kindly acts for her neighbors. She has gone to her eternal home where illness and trials are unknown there to receive her reward.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - December 1, 1916

George N. Stewart  
Death Of Geo. N. Stewart
Last Saturday morning George N. Stewart, who has been lingering for weeks in the last stages of that insidious disease, consumption, passed away. His devoted wife and sorrowing brother and sister were at his bedside when death came to relieve him from his suffering. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the M. F. church, Rev. A. H. Morton officiating, and a choir rendering appropriate music. As indicating the warm place the deceased held in the hearts of the residents of the community the church was crowded with friends, who had come in sorrow to pay their last respects to the departed. The floral offering were profuse, the casket being banked with wreaths, crosses and boquets. Interment was at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Geo. N. Stewart was born December 28, 1875, and hence his age was 38 years eight months and one day at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Lucy Clark, March 29, 1898. Two children were born to the union, both dying in early infancy. The deceased was the eldest of a family of twelve children, and all have preceded him to the grave, as well as the father and mother, except one brother and one sister. The deceased held a position in the government immigration service, and has been stationed at this place two or three years. He was a devoted and loving husband and an affectionate brother, and his death, though long expected, was a great shock to the surviving members of the family. Personally he was a very genial and companionable gentleman, a true friend and a valuable citizen, and during his residence in Oroville he made warm friendships among all with whom he came in contact.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - September 4, 1914

Thomas Stewart  
Death Of Thomas Stewart.
Thos. Stewart, who was reported to be at the Oroville General hospital in our last issue suffering from hemorrhage of the brain and in a very precarious condition, died last Friday morning and was buried in Odd Fellows cemetery from Barnes' undertaking parlors Sunday. Mr. Stewart was one of the old time miners of the northern country, having worked at the Golden Zone mine 22 years ago, and since that time has visited most of the mining districts of the west. At the time of his death he was night watchman at the Ruby mine, and one of the most reliable employees of that company. A few days before his death Mr. Stewart climbed up to a considerable elevation on Mount Chopaka on a visit to a friend and it is supposed that the exertion brought on the ailment that resulted fatally. The deceased was between 50 and 55 years of age and came west from Pennsylvania. So far as known he had no relatives in the west.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - December 17, 1920

John F. J. Stockdale  
John Franklin Jefferson Stockdale, for about five years a resident of the Methow valley, and residing at the home of his parents up the Twisp, died Wednesday morning at 1:50 o'clock, after a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Armstrong county, Pa., May 18, 1878, being 35 years of age at the time of his death. He was a graduate of the Dayton Academy, of Dayton, Pa., and afterwards took courses in languages and literature at other universities. During his latter years he has, notwithstanding his poor health, furnished several articles on special subjects to the magazines and press of the country, and had proven himself a clever writer along lines of social and human advancement. His death will be mourned by a large circle of friends, who will deeply sympathize with the bereaved family. Deceased is survived by his parents, several brothers and sisters.
The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home and the Church of Christ, under direction of Undertaker Thomrs, Rev. Taylor of the M. E. church conducting the services. Interment will be made at the Beaver Creek cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 11, 1913

Mary E. Stocking  
Death Of Esteemed Lady.
The following announcement of the death of Mrs. May Elizabeth Stock- a pioneer resident of Republic, is taken from the Republic News Miner, and is given space because the Stocking family is well known throughout northern Okanogan county and the death of the lady will be read with sincere feelings of regret by a large circle f acquaintances:
The passing of Mary Elizabeth Stocking occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Hall, at Republic, Washington, at 4:00 o'clock, June 10th 1922.
Mary Elizabeth Stocking, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Calvert Pratt, was born in Leroy, New York, January 28th, 1851.
One June 2, 1887, she was married to George B. Stocking in Warsaw, N. Y., and after a brief residence in Rochester, Minn., came to Tacoma, Washington in 1889. She resided with her husband and children until 1899, when she came to Republic living here continuously since.
In every relation of her life she was unswerving. Holding exacting conceptions of responsibilities and obligations, she was unsparing of self in their fulfilment, but showing a gracious and lovable inconsistency for the weaknesses of others.
Mrs. Stocking was prominent in religious, fraternal and social circles, being a devout member of the Episcopal church, a conscientious member of the O. E. S., order of which she was one of the founder of Ramona Chapter No. 74, holding the office of Worthy Matron in 1908, and socially extending a hospitality that was sincere graceful and gracious.
The capacity of the Church of the Redeemer was taxed to overflowing and the floral offerings were abundant and beautiful.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 23, 1922

James A. Stoddard
James A. Stoddard, Early Omak Pioneer Passes On
"Grandpa" Stoddard has gone to take his place in the vast beyond, having quietly gone into his last sleep early Thursday morning after a few weeks of serious illness.
In the death of James A. Stoddard, the community loses one of it's staunches pioneers, as he settled upon a homestead north of town in the spring of 1903 and has been a resident of the community ever since.
The last days of his illness were eased by a strong Christian faith. His parting was in keeping with his grandfatherly feeling for the community. For each and all, he had a prayerful message and a blessing filled with the hope that each would choose the better way and live the fullness of a Christian life.
James A. Stoddard was born in New York state July 6, 1840, and died at Omak, Washington, April 8, 1920, aged 79 years 10 months and 2 days.
Mr. Stoddard served the armies of the north for four years and nine months with B Co., 8th Wis. infantry. While home on a furlough, he was married to Miss Anna J. Chamberlain at Greenbush, Wis., May 2nd, 1862. To this happy union was born seven children.
After the civil war, the family moved to Dakota and later came to Omak in the spring of 1903. The wife and mother dying the following spring.
Two sons and four grandsons of Mr. Stoddard served in the late war, one son losing his life on the fields of France.
Besides a host of friends and distant relatives, one son, T. S. Stoddard, three daughters, Mrs. E. T. Rice, Mrs. G. E. Fry and Mrs. G. Brewer, of Wisconsin, remain to mourn their loss.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment at Riverview cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - April 9, 1920

Julia Ann Stokes  
Mrs. J. A. Stokes
Much to the sorrow of this community, Mrs. Julia Ann Stokes, who recently returned from California, began sinking Sunday afternoon, and died Tuesday morning, Jan. 12, at 12:15 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. B. Shonafelt, in this city.
While Mrs. Stokes was considered very ill on her return from the South, the true condition of her health was not fully realized, leading to the hope that her recovery was genuine, but all hopes were blasted Sunday afternoon, and the good mother herself fully realized, that she was soon to depart. Paralysis, in the last hours, left her speechless, and it was with the greatest difficulty that her wants could be made known. She was surrounded at her death by her husband and several of her children, and grandchildren, and every comfort and skill was employed to make her last hours least painful.
Julia Ann Stokes was born in Seneca, Ill., to Mr. and Mrs. Bridges on Sept. 12, 1857, being 57 years and four months of age at the time of her death. She lived with her parents until 1877, when she was married to Mr. James W. Stokes. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes were residents of Chicago until they came to the Methow valley in 1903. To the union was born eight children, four boys and four girls, being Everett L., John P., and Julian, of this place, and Wm. Charles, of landfair, Cal., Mrs. P. B. Shonafelt, of Twisp, Mrs. Harriet B. Watson, of San Demis, Cal., Mrs. Edna J. Boswell, Needles, Cal. and Miss Elizabeth A., of San Demis, all of whom survive her, with their father, and also a brother and sister, Luther Chamberlain Bridges, Chinook, Kansas, and Mary Ellen Carney, Chicago.
Nearly two years ago Mrs. Stokes went to California, residing there until her return in December. The grim reaper is not a respecter of persons, and in the loss of their loved one the sorrowing family have the deepest sympathy of the entire neighborhood, in whose esteem and love the deceased had held a high place.
The funeral was conducted yesterday from the Twisp Opera House, the religious ceremony being in charge of Father Herrmann, of Waterville, of the Catholic faith. Interment was made at the Beaver creek cemetery, funeral direction being in charge of E. M. Thomas. A large number of people paid their last respects at the service in the opera house, and a long list of sleighloads followed the remains to the cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 15, 1915

Milton S. Storey  
Milton S. Storey Passes Away
(Winthrop Journal.)
The entire community was saddened by the announcement of the death of Milton S. Storey at 11:45 Saturday night, after a week's sickness of paralysis.
Mr. Storey was stricken while at work in the Green store on Wednesday, September 1st. He was conscious at times, but his condition was such that he could not rally.
The services were conducted from the Greene hall by the Odd Fellows lodge, assisted by Rev. Gurr, who read the beautiful services of the Episcopal church for the dead. He was interred in the Sullivan cemetery Monday.
Mr. Storey has been intimately connected with the history of the upper valley for over thirty years, as a homesteader and merchant. His was of sunny nature and he was loved by little children. Owen Wister immortalized Mr. Storey by making him the Virginian in the novel by that name.
He leaves to mourn him an adopted daughter, Inez.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 14, 1920

Beatrice Strahan  
Beatrice Strahan Dead.
Word has been received here of the death of Miss Beatrice Strahan at Phoenix, Ariz. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Strahan, who left here about a year ago for Arizona in the hopes of bettering the health of the young lady.
For several years Miss Strahan lived in Okanogan with her parents and was prominent in high school and church affairs and a lady held in highest esteem. She was a member of the graduating class of the Okanogan high school in 1916.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 3, 1917

James S. Strong  
James S. Strong, 89, a resident of Cashmere for the past 30 years, died Sunday, July 30, 1995, in the Cashmere Convalescent Center.
He was born April 3, 1906, to James A. and Nettie (Riggins) Strong at Cuney, Ark., where he grew up and received his early education.
Mr. Strong married Monnie M. Melugin on Nov. 1, 1936, at Springdale, Ark. They moved to Omak in 1940 and then to Wenatchee in 1942. Mr. Strong worked at the Landers Mill in Malaga, which was later owned and operated by the Peshastin Lumber and Box Co. Mr. and Mrs. Strong moved to Cashmere in 1965, and Mr. Strong continued to work for Peshastin Forest Products until retiring in 1971. He was a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 204, Wenatchee and the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union.
Survivors include two sons; one daughter; and one half-sister; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1985, two half-sisters and two half-brothers.
Arrangements are by the Braun Funeral Home, Cashmere.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - August 1, 1995
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Louis E. Strong  
Cashmere - Louis E. Strong, 62, of Cashmere passed away March 23, 2004, at his home surrounded by his family, after a long fight with cancer.
Mr. Strong was born at Bridgeport on June 2, 1941, to James S. and Monnie Strong. He moved to Wenatchee when he was about a year old. He attended school in Wenatchee.
Louis met Marjorie Howard while working at J.D. Hamilton Fruit shed, they were married September 18, 1959. He worked for the City of Wenatchee for 16 years, and then drove gas tanker trucks until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife Marjorie; five children; one brother; one sister; and six grandchildren. Memorial Service will he held Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Betts Memorial Chapel.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - March 24, 2004
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Winifred Stuart  
Brewster - Winifred Jo Elsie Hall "Winnie" Stuart, 80, a longtime resident of Brewster, died Thursday, April 10, 1997, in the Harmony House Health Care Center at Brewster.
She was born Aug. 19, 1916, the daughter of Pulaski and Viola (Strong) Crowder at Hot Springs, Ark., where she attended school.
On Aug. 12, 1932, she married Vernon Hall in Arkansas, and they moved to Washington state in 1939. He preceded her in death in December of 1951.
She married Keith Stuart at Las Vegas, Nev., in 1967. He preceded her in death in 1984.
Winnie was a member of the Community Log Church at Brewster.
She is survived by three children; two brothers; five sisters; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and two sisters.
Services are under the direction of Barnes Chapel, Brewster.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - April 11, 1997
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

John H. Stuible  
Funeral Of John H. Stuible Held Last Sunday.
The funeral of John H. Stuible, who died from blood poisoning at the Oroville hospital on Tuesday of last week was held at Havillah, Sunday. The funeral sermon was preached by the Reverend J. A. Duchow, and Undertaker V. G. Grove conducted the services. Interment was made in the Havillah cemetery.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - December 17, 1919

Cyrus D. Sweeney  
DEATH OF C.D. SWEENEY.
Cyrus D. Sweeney, a young man of some 31 years of age, died at his home on the east side of the Okanogan river, a short distance south of the Dunkard church, Tuesday morning, from pneumonia after a week's illness. The deceased was a married man, and leaves a wife and two young sons. He had lived in the valley during the past three or four years and owned a small orchard tract upon which he made his home. The deceased was an industrious and worthy citizen and is spoken of very highly by his neighbors. The funeral took place from the Dunkard church Wednesday afternoon, Rev Dr. G.H. Shamberger officiating.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 30, 1922
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Mary L. Taber  
Brewster - Mary Louise Taber, 71, passed away at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA on October 14, 2005. She was a long time resident of Brewster, WA and lived in Richland 1 1/2 years. She was born November 14, 1933, in Malvern, Arkansas.
She moved with her parents to Seattle in the early 1940's, then to Brewster in the mid 1940's. She attended school in Brewster and received her LPN license from Wenatchee Valley College. She worked at Okanogan Douglas District hospital for 39 1/2 years as an LPN, operating room scrub nurse and hospital purchaser.
She married Corky Taber on November 19, 1948.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, one brother, one sister, two grandsons; two great grandsons; 8 nieces; 13 nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Hall; and mother, Winnie Hall-Stuart.
A Memorial Service will be held at Barnes Chapel in Brewster, WA, on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 1 p.m.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - October 18, 2005
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

T. T. Taylor  
Orchardist Meets Death By Accident
T. T. Taylor Killed Monday At Mill East Of Riverside
T. T. Taylor, local orchardist, met with a fatal accident at the Cubbage sawmill east of Riverside Monday afternoon while hauling lumber out to a point where it could be brot to town by an auto truck.
Having only a short distance to with his load, Mr. Taylor evidently thot it unnecessary to bind the lumber to the wagon and in going down a steep incline the load slipped forward onto the horses throwin Mr. Taylor to the ground.
One leg was fractured and internal injuries were sustained of a fatal nature. Messrs Jesse Yowell and Perry Saddler rushed the injured man to the home of Dr. L. Q. Spaulding as rapidly as possible and in a desparate effort to save the fast ebbing life the doctor took the patient to the nearest hospital at Riverside and called Dr. H. M. Fryer in consultation, but very little could be done and life passed from the body very soon after the arrival at the hospital.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - April 16, 1920

Alice Teegarden  
Methow, March 29 - Death, the grim destroyer, has again been in our midst and cast a pall of gloom upon this community. Alice Teegarden, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Teegarden, died at Pateros Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The cause of her death is believed to have been indigestion. The child had been ailing for some little time but her condition was not believed to be serious until Saturday morning when she was taken to Pateros for medical aid. A hard fight was made by Dr. E. E. Hardy for the little ones life and for a time hopes were entertained for her recovery, but Saturday afternoon she became unconscious until death claimed her Sunday morning.
Little Alice was a remarkably bright child and her sunny disposition made her a general favorite with all who knew her. Mr. and Mrs. Teegarden and family have the profound sympathy of the whole community in their great bereavement.
Funeral services held from the family home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment in the Methow Cemetery.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - April 2, 1915

Glenn Thayer  
The body of Glenn Thayer of Brewster, who lost his life at Pateros dam during high water, was recovered Thursday in a good state of preservation and was buried at Pateros Friday with Military honors under the auspices of the Brewster post of the American Legion.
Reports have been published that the body had been lodged at the dam and was loosened by dynamite. T. Raymond Enloe, vice president of the Okanogan Valley Power Company, scouts that version stating that the dynamiting done by the company was not at the dam but up on a side hill. His theory is that the body floated down the Methow until it struck the backwater of the Columbia, which during high water extended some distance up the Methow river, and there lodged against some brush, perhaps partially held by accumulating gravel, and became loosened as the water receded.
Some boys swimming in the Methow discovered the body floating down but could not reach it. The body was recovered by the father of the victim on the Douglas county side of the Columbia.
Both jaws of the victim were broken, indicating that he had been struck and swept off the dam by a cable.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 16, 1921

Donald Therin  
Donald Therin Dead.
The death of Donald Therin occurred at Riverside on Sunday, May 24, the funeral taking place the next day. A daughter, Mrs. Combs of Oregon, and his son Richard of this place were the only relatives present. Deceased had been ailing more or less for the last year, and when death came was in unfortunate circumstances. Hub Carlton raised a purse of $20 from the Odd Fellows, and substantial aid was also rendered by Chris Pein. Richard Therin has also been unfortunate the past season. During the last winter he met with a severe accident which put him in the hospital for a time and left him unable to work for a still longer period. The kindness of his neighbors at this trying time is keenly appreciated both by himself and sister.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 30, 1908

Newton Thomas  
Death Claims Newton Thomas, Old Settler
Passes Away At Colville Home.
"Newts" Many Activities Recalled by Friends--Was Picturesque Figure in Valley.
Newton Thomas, one of the earliest settlers in this portion of Washington, passed away at his home in Colville Sunday at the age of 76. Thomas was well known in Okanogan county and in various other communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho, having taken an active interest in community affairs. He served in public office in this county for four years with honor, leaving behind him an enviable record.
Thomas was born on September 10, 1815, in Missouri. In 1854 the family joined a caravan of Missourians who were leaving their homes to better their condition in the then virgin west. The journey was an arduous one, taking from early spring until late summer, many hardships and dangers filling the weary months of travel. The party was in almost continual danger from roving bands of Indians on the prairies east of the Rockies, and was forced into a number of skirmishes with them. Fortunately, however, the aboriginies at no time overcame them, the caravan plodded on, every eye fixed on the golden west, every heart hoping that fit living and a greater degree of happiness would be found beyond the mountains. In Montana every horse in the party was run off by Indians.
The ox drawn wagon made almost imperceptible progress through the Rockies and the Cascades, finally arriving on the west slope of the latter range, skirting the corner of Washington, and halting in the Willamette valley in Oregon. Here the Thomas' remained for 15 years. From there a movement was made to the Whetstone valley, near Walla Walla. After a short residence there the family resided in various places, including what is now Lewiston, and several other points in Idaho.
In 1871 Thomas married Anna Montgomery at Dayton, Wash., the couple moving afterward to the present site of Spokane. Here the first white child in the city of Spokane, their son Harvey, was born on July 2, 1880.
The Thomases came to Okanogan valley in 1895. At that there was but one store at the present site of Okanogan--under the elm near the Bureau hotel. Pard Cummings, now of Riverside, operated the store.
From 1904 to 1908 Thomas held the office of sheriff in Okanogan county. To him and Judge E. K. Pendergast are largely due the credit for relentless action taken against cattle rustlers, who then infested the county. Numbers of these depreda- county.
Marc Thomas, son of the pioneer, left here Monday afternoon for Oroville, whence he will take train for Colville to attend the funeral of his father.
"Newt", as he was familiarly called by all his friends, was a sturdy character with a picturesqueness that marked him wherever he went. He was tall and slim, dressed for many years after the country had become settled, and the services of scouts were less in demand, in the garb of a frontiersman. "Newt", through his long experience in settled places, acquired a knack of turning his hand to almost anything, and doing it well. He was by turns a hunter, a scout, a freighter, and Indian fighter, and peaceful rancher. His ability as a preacher was by no means small, and his admonishing voice often was heard in the Methodist pulpits of the valley. Yet he could step from the pulpit and roll up his sleeves to do battle for his own or another's rights. He served in the Nez Perse Indian campaign in Idaho under Colonel McConville.
"Newt's" death came as a shock to many old timers and a host of others in the valley.
He is survived by his wife, who resides in Colville, and by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Emma Carpenter of Spokane; Mrs. Olive Reynolds of Colville; Mrs. Alfa Wood of Eugene, Ore.; Harvey Thomas of New York, who is at present in South America; Marc Thomas of this city; Mrs. Belle Ludvig of Wrangle; Winnie of Colville; Cecil Thomas of Wrangle. It is probable that nearly all of these will be at hand to attend the funeral.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 1, 1921

Cyrus F. Thorp 
Cyrus F. Thorp Dead
Cyrus F. Thorp, the well known rancher of Winthrop and prominent in Democratic circles in Okanogan county, died Wednesday night of last week at Wenatchee from typhoid, contracted three weeks ago while at Mansfield. His wife was in constant attendance during his illness and was with him when the end came.
Mr. Thorp was 44 years old. He leaves a wife and three small children. He was a member in good standing of the Yeoman lodge and the Odd Fellows.
The deceased was well known throughout Okanogan county particularly the upper Methow valley. Last fall he made a strong race for sheriff, running on the Democratic ticket. For years he was in the mail service, carrying mail on the Skagit route across to the mines.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - September 24, 1915

Mrs. G. E. Tice  
Mrs. G. E. Tice, a new resident of this city, died early Friday morning following several days' illness of influenza. Mrs. Tice was the wife of one of the line-men working here temporarily for the Pacific Telephone Company. She had been here about six weeks. Her home is at Billings, Montana.
Deceased was 35 years of age and leaves a daughter and a young son, besides her husband. The daughter arrived here early in the week in response to a message telling of her mother's serious illness.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 7, 1920

James M. Tigard  
Civil War Veteran Found Dead In Cabin Saturday
James M. Tigard, age 73, was found dead in his cabin on the reservation five miles east of Okanogan Saturday October 5. It is thought that he had been dead about three days and no inquest was held as his death was apparently due to natural causes.
Funeral services were conducted at Okanogan Sunday by Undertaker V. G. Grove and interment was made at that place.
During the Civil War deceased was a member of Co. b, 1st Reg., Oregon Infantry.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - October 29, 1919

Death of a G.A.R. Man  
James W. Tigard, an aged farmer, living alone on the reservation about five miles east of Okanogan was found dead in his cabin Saturday. Coroner Victor Grove of Molson was notified and came down to investigate the case. The coroner was convinced that deceased had died a natural death, probably from heart failure, and did not deem it advisable to hold an inquest. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon from the Yarwood undertaking parlors in this city, Rev. H. R. Page reading the service. Tigard was father of Mrs. Moses Conger of Omak. He was an old settler in the Chelan section and had lived here for a short time on rented land. He was a G.A.R. veteran, having been a member of Company B, 1st Oregon Infantry. He was 73 years of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 28, 1919

Arnold R. Tillman
Loomis Notes News
A. R. Tillman, the pioneer sawmill operator, passed away on the 22nd day of February at about 5 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Tillman was another of those staunch pilgrims of the early days, struggling against and overcoming the difficulties of typical pioneering. He was known and loved for his honesty, frankness and obliging character. He leaves a widow, two daughters and three sons, besides a step-son, to mourn his untimely death. The entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - February 25, 1921

Francis P. Tillman  
In Memoriam
Graveside service held for Francis Tillman
Francis P. Tillman died Friday, August 25, 1978 in Tonasket following a short illness. He was born March 17, 1900 at Greenwood, B.C. Canada. He married Myrtle V. King, August of 1928 in Penticton, B.C.
Survivors include one sister, Bertha Sullivan of Loomis, three nephews, Glee Sullivan of Loomis, Pat Sullivan of Coulee Dam, and arnold Tillman of Florida. His wife, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Graveside services were held August 29, 1978 at the Tonasket Cemetery. Bergh Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Abstracted from the original - The Gazette-Tribune - Oroville, Washington - August 31, 1978
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Myrtle V. Tillman  
Obituary
Myrtle V. King Tillman passed away Thursday after a long illness.
She was born Feb. 11, 1896 in Carolina and married Francis Tillman in Penticton, B.C. in 1927.
Survivors include her husband, one brother, Clifford King, of Charlestown, Ind.; and four nieces and nephews.
Abstracted from the original - The Tonasket Tribune - Tonasket, Washington - May 4, 1967
Submitted by Dorothy Petry

Rose Tillman
Death Of Mrs. A. R. Tillman
Mrs. Rose Tillman, wife of A. R. Tillman, the well-known saw mill man of Loomis, died at her home a short distance south of that place last Friday morning after a brief illness, and was buried from Woodman hall Saturday afternoon in the local cemetery, Puritan Circle, No. 382, Women of Woodcraft, of which she was a social member, having charge of the ceremonies. Mrs. J. L. Masters read the Catholic funeral services at the hall, and at the grave the ladies of the Circle delivered the ritual services. Six members of the King's Daughters, of which organization the deceased was also a member, acted as pall bearers. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place.
The death of Mrs. Tillman was a grevious shock to the community, and is keenly deplored by a wide circle of friends. She had always enjoyed excellent health up to the time of this fatal illness. She was born, raise and was married at Green Bay, Wis., coming west to Loomis with her husband about eleven years ago. She was 39 years of age, and leaves a husband and five children, the eldest 17 years of age and the youngest 6. The deceased was a devoted wife, a loving and self-sacrificing mother, and a most kindly and sympathetic friend and neighbor. Her untimely death is a great blow to husband and family, who have the sincere sympathy of all who know them in their sad bereavement and irreparable loss.
The Oroville Gazette - Oroville, Washington - June 24, 1910

Sadie L. Townsend  
Sadie Lee Townsend, 78, of Okanogan, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at the Valley Care Center.
She was born in Arkansas and was a longtime resident of Okanogan.
Survivors include her five children and one sister.
A memorial service will be at noon on Nov. 4 at the Omak Longhouse near St. Mary's Mission.
Arrangements are by Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel, Okanogan, and the Okanogan County Crematory.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - October 25, 2006
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

John Truax  
Death of John Truax.
Methow, April 26.--Word was received here yesterday morning of the death of John Trux at the Providence hospital at Seattle. Mr. Truax has been ailing for the past six months with a disease of the stomach which baffled all medical skill, and two weeks ago was taken to Seattle for treatment.
John Truax was one of the early settlers in this country and was well known throughout the valley, his kind and generous disposition won for him a host of friends.
Chas. Grant, clerk of the local camp of the W.O.W., of which the deceased was a member, left for Seattle today and will bring the remains home for burial.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - April 30, 1915

James M. Tuttle  
James M. Tuttle Dead.
This community must again bow its head in sorrow in deference to the supreme ruler, in the loss of another of its esteemed and influential pioneers, James Mott Tuttle, who has many years been a resident of the Methow valley, living happily on his dairy and fruit farm in the Carlton neighborhood.
Following an illness of several months, his suffering was relieved by death last Thursday evening, Feb. 13, his last moments being peaceful, his wife and several members of his family being by his bedside. Twisp News.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 25, 1919

Edwin H. VanDyke
Edwin H. Van Dyke Pioneer; Dies.
Edwin H. Van Dyke, aged 76, died Wednesday at 8 A.M. July 27, from the effects of apoplexy.
Mr. Van Dyke was born in Wyoming County, New York, October 11, 1833. He lived for the early part of his life in the county and state in which he was born; later on moving to Traverse City, Micigan.
Twelve years ago, Mr. Van Dyke came to Everett, Washington, and from there in March, 1909 he came to Windy Hill where he made his home with his son George until he passed away. He leaves a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters. One daughter is living in Centerville, New York, the rest living in this state.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - August 5, 1910

J. W. Vincent  
J. W. Vincent Killed.
J. W. Vincent, one of the pioneer ranchers of the Molson-Chesaw country, was accidentally killed yesterday morning. He and his hired men were engaged in butchering hogs. The hired man was shooting the hogs with a 22-calibre rifle and the gun accidentally discharged while pointing towards Mr. Vincent's head. The bullet entered near one of his eyes and death was instantaneous.
Coroner Victor Grove of Molson was notified at once and he and Deputy Sheriff Ed. Burden went to the Vincent home. Accidental death was so apparent that no inquest was deemed necessary. The body was taken to Molson where the funeral will be held.
Mr. Vincent was one of the old timers of the North Half and one of the most progressive farmers in the county. He had made a specialty of breeding Shorthorn cattle and his herd was known far and wide for its fine stock. He leaves a son and widow to mourn his death. It is understood that the son is now a student in an eastern college.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 12, 1918

P. O. Wage  
Obituary
On November 17th at 3 p.m., the funeral of Mr. P. O. Wage was held in Okanogan from the Okanogan Undertaking Parlors.
The late Mr. Wage was 65 years of age, being born in Norway in the year 1857. Coming from there to the states when a boy. He married in Salem, Oregon and lived there for a number of years, moving from there to Sunnyslope, Alberta, Canada, nineteen years ago. His wife died here in 1918, after which he decided to take up fruit farming and located near Omak, three years ago.
Of the thirteen children born to this union, twelve are still living to mourn their loss. Nine of them were present at the funeral as were also one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law. One daughter, Mrs. A. Normand, Jr., of Elsie, Oregon, and Wesley, of Tacoma, were unable to attend. There are also 12 grandchildren. The children present were: William and Arnel, of Jewell, Oregon, Martin and Miss Myrtle, of Sunnyslope, Canada, Mrs. E. P. Schoeppe, of Calgary, and Elmer, Pearl, Tommy and Ethel, who were residing here with the father. Three of the sons served in France during the late war. Martin and Dewey with the Canadian forces and Arnel with the American troops.
Mr. Wage's death was very sudden and came as a great shock to the family. Funeral services were conducted by Dean Herman R. Page, of Wenatchee.
The family wish to extend sincere thanks to the many kind friends for flowers sent and other kindnesses shown them.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - November 30, 1972

Frank Wagner
Frank Wagner Killed
Frank Wagner, of the firm of G. M. H. Wagner and Sons, was hit by an auto on the streets of his home city, Chicago, last week Saturday and died Sunday in a hospital there.
Mr. Wagner was one of the best known apple salesmen from this community and was also one of the most trusted and liked. His trips out here were always a pleasure to those who met him and did business with him and his untimely death will be sorely felt in this whole North Central Washington district.
While Mr. Wagner had direct personal suppervision of the apple deal for his firm, the organization is so constructed that the same efficient management and stable policies will be continued without interruption.
In honor to their former chief, all operations of the G. M. H. Wagner and Sons ceased for one whole day this week.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - May 18, 1922

Jesse C. Wallace  
Fatal Accident
Jesse C. Wallace Killed While Working in Mill
Prominent Citizen Struck by Flying Piece of Board and Death Comes within Twenty Minutes--Funeral to Be Held To-day
The town of Okanogan and surrounding community were plunged into a state of profound sorrow last Tuesday morning when it became known that Jesse C. Wallace, manager of the Okanogan Planing Mill & Box Factory, met with an accident in his mill on the river-front which resulted in his death.
Mr. Wallace and an employe of the mill named Cromwell were rip-sawing some lumber. In some manner one of the boards was caught by the saw and shot forward at a terrific speed, striking Mr. Wallace who was about twelve feet away, in the left side of the stomach directly below the heart. He was knocked backwards and fell to the floor. His son Earl who was near, ran to his side and with the assistance of Mr. Cromwell lifted the stricken man to his feet and started with him to their home, a short distance from the scene of the accident. Dr. Mintzer was summoned and arrived before the injured man reached the house. A hasty examination showed that the breath had been driven from the unfortunate man and the pulse was practically gone. Restoratives were applied and he appeared several times to rally, but lapsed into unconsciousness shortly and in twenty minutes from the time the accident occurred, death had come. He was conscious for a short time after being struck and suffered great agony for a few minutes, but soon appeared to lose all sense of pain and passed away very quietly.
Jesse Cyrus Wallace was born January 29, 1864, on a farm in Edgar county, Illinois, about 100 miles from Chicago, and died September 28, 1909. He grew to young manhood in the state of Illinois, coming west in 1883. He located near Walla Walla for short time, after which he moved to the at that time new town of Okanogan, situated about four miles from the present town of Waterville, which had not yet been established.
During the journey out west from his native state Mr. Wallace made the acquaintance of Mrs. Wallace, who was at that time Miss Jessie A. Soper. The chance acquaintance ripened into love and on August 3, 1884, they were unnited in marriage by Rev. Richard P. Corbaley. The ceremony was performed in a tent, and the contracting parties enjoyed the distinction of being the first couple married in Douglas county. The incident was duly recorded in the annals of that county.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wallace returned to old Okanogan, where Mr. Wallace was engaged for some time in the grocery business. Later they removed to a ranch near Lake Chelan where they resided about ten years. Mr. Wallace was engaged in the planing mill business with M. T. Higgins for about a year at Lake Chelan, but sold out and conducted a saw mill in that vicinity for about three years, coming to Okanogan about two years ago.
Mr. Wallace was for several months prior to his death, manager of the Okanogan Planing Mill & Box Factory operating mills in Pleasant Valley and this city. Deceased was an energetic business man of noble worth and sterling character and in his death the entire community suffers the loss of a willing worker who was ever ready to assist in the upbuilding and development of the town and surrounding country. He had been a member of the M. E. church for a period of fifteen years and was one of the church directors and stewards in the local organization at this place. The deceased leaves a wife, two sons Clayton J. and Earl S. and an adopted daughter, Miss Gertrude, to mourn his sad death.
The funeral services will be held today, Friday, in order that Mrs. Lucinda Dunnington, of Walla Walla, a sister of the deceased, may be present. Rev. L. L. Hursey, pastor of the M. E. church at this place and Rev. W. J. Mitchell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will conduct the services, which will be held at 10 o'clock in the Presbyterian church.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 1, 1909

The funeral of Jesse C. Wallace, who was accidentally killed in his mill on Tuesday of last week, occurred Friday last at the Presbyterian church. Rev. L. L. Hursey of the Methodist church and Rev. J. W. Mitchell of the Presbyterian church had charge of the services. Business was suspended in town at the hour of the funeral and the edifice was filled with sympathizing friends of the dead man and his bereaved family. Undertaken Higgins of Chelan, a former business associate of the dead man, conducted the funeral, bringing a hearse from Chelan for the occasion. The pall bearers were Charles Lindsay, A. M. Storch, Louis Bureau, P. M. Snider, F. C. Graham, C. J. Schaller.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - October 8, 1909

Mildred E. Wallace  
Mildred Evelyn Wallace
Mildred Evelyn Wallace, 81, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in Wenatchee. She was born in Arkansas and moved to Washington state in the late 1940s. She moved to Bridgeport Bar in 1950.
Survivors include a daughter and two sons.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Barnes Chapel, Brewster. Committal service and interment will follow at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens in Omak. Arrangements are by Barnes Chapel, Brewster.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - May 10, 2002
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Raymond L. Wallace  
Raymond Leroy Wallace, 59, died Friday at Brewster following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 6, 1920. at Carthage. Ark. On Aug. 19, 1989 he married Mildred Evelyn Rogers at Fordyce, Ark. They moved to Bridgeport in 1944 and to Bridgeport Bar in 1951. Mr. Wallace was employed by Cashmere Orchards as a foreman.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and one daughter; three brothers, two sisters, and nine grandchildren.
Services were conducted Monday at 11 a.m. from the Barnes Chapel in Brewster with Rev. Ray Glessner officiating. Interment was in the Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens at Omak.
Abstracted from the original - Quad City Herald - Brewster, Washington - January 31, 1980
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Jodie C. Wallace-White  
Jodi C. Wallace-White, 32 of Wenatchee, died Nov. 21, 2001 following a plane crash.
She was born to Garold (Gary) and Joanne Wallace of Wenatchee on Feb. 11, 1969 and grew up in East Wenatchee and graduated from Eastmont High School in 1987. Following high school, she attended Wenatchee Beauty School. She married Kerry Carveth on June 3, 1995 and together they had a son, Kameron Wallace Carveth, now age six. Jodi married Brian White on June 6, 1998 and they had one child together, Chandler Austin White, age 3.
Survivors include her children, one sister, one brother, two nieces, one nephew, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Wallace Manville, grandfather Raymond L. Wallace, grandfather Glen Day and great-grandmother Mildred Malone.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 at Wenatchee Free Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - November 30, 2001
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Anna Walters  
Mrs. Anna Walters, Pioneer, Called By Death
The death of Mrs. Anna Wallters of Spring Coulee occurred Tuesday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dan Gamble, at Brewster. Mrs. Walters died from the effects of cancer, from which she had been suffering a long time. Five weeks ago she was removed to her sister's home.
Mrs. Walters was one of the pioneers of the Okanogan country, having come here in 1886 with her parents. Shortly after moving to this country they settled on the Spring Coulee ranch which has ever since been her home with the exception of a short period spent at Ashcroft, B. C. The parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Munson, are both dead and were buried in the Clover cemetery, where Mrs. Walters was also laid away Wednesday.
Deceased was born in Bishop, California, January 9, 1870. She came from Maine ancestry and was a relative of Longfellow, the poet. Her surviving relatives are Mrs. Joe Hill of Spokane and Mrs. Dan Gamble of Brewster, sisters; Willard Munson of California, Byron and Louis Munson of Okanogan, and Myron Munson of Alberta, brothers.
Funeral services were conducted at the Yarwood undertaking parlors in this city Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Christian Science church, of which organization Mrs. Walters was a member.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 12, 1919

George W. Webber  
Death Of An Old Timer.
The death of George W. Webber, pioneer of the Pine Creek section, occurred last Saturday in Tacoma. The body was brought to Okanogan Wednesday and the following day it was taken to Pine Creek by Undertaker Ed. Yarwood where the funeral was held in the Grange hall and interment made in the Pine Creek cemetery. Rev. C. R. Waite of Okanogan had charge of the religious services.
Deceased was 77 years of age and had lived in this county for some twenty-six years past. His wife died several years ago and the past year he has been living with relatives in Tacoma, where death overtook him. He is survived by four sons as follows: Bert, Richard and William of Pine Creek, Benjamin of Nespelem, and James of Tacoma.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 27, 1918

Frederick P. Wehe  
Death Of Major Wehe.
Saturday's Wenatchee World tells the following story of the death of one of Okanogan county's pioneer mining men:
Frederick P. Wehe, aged 85 years, son of John P. and Elmore Wehe, died near Oroville, on February 4, 1921. He leaves three sons, Albert F. Wehe, of Pasco; Eugene F. Wehe, Wenatchee; John E. Wehe, Oroville; and one daughter, Mrs. Mabelle E. Parr of Oroville.
Major Wehe, as he was familiarly called, was a member of Wolcat Post, G. A. R., Milwaukee, Wis. He went to the Okanogan country in May 1891, was engaged in prospecting and is well known in that county. He enlisted in the first call for three months in the Civil War, enrolling at St. Louis. He was in the battle of Camp Jackson and Booneville. On September 16, 1861, he re-enlisted in Company A, Second Missouri Cavalry, for three years. During these years he was in constant action in Missouri and Arkansas. He received two wounds in the battle of Little Rock.
His body will be shipped to Milwaukee, Wis., for burial.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - February 8, 1921

Miles C. Weller  
Miles Clifford Weller Passes Away
Miles Clifton Weller, who had suffered for the past six months from miliary tuberculosis, died at the Sacred Heart hospital at Spokane on Sunday, Dec. 2, 1917.
He was born on a farm near Rockford, Mich., on Oct. 16, 1877 where he grew to young manhood. On Feb. 25, 1902, he was united in marriage at Grand Rapids, Mich, to Miss Edith L. Baker. In the spring of 1902 he took up a ranch six miles south of Molson, where he resided until his death.
In his youth he united with the Congregational church at Bostwich Lake, Mich., and transferred his membership to the Kipling Presbyterian church, about eight years ago.
To mourn his loss he leaves his wife, Mrs. Edith L. Weller, and four children. Blanch 14, Dorathy 9, and Platt 3 ½ years old; one child, Letha, deceased, at age of 7 months. His aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mirza Weller, reside at Rockford, Mich.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Aita Rowland, of Grattan, Mich. Mrs. Effie Latta of Molson, and a brother, Charles, living near Rutland N. D., a cousin, Robert Weller of Kipling.
Mr. Weller was a true christian and held the respect and esteem of the entire community, and he has certainly gone to that bright home in heaven prepared for those who have lived up to the tenets of the Christian faith.
The Molson Leader - Molson, Washington - December 7, 1917

Celia Wentworth  
Death, Mrs. Celia Wentworth
Mrs. Celia Wentworth, widow of the late Levant Wentworth, died at the home of her son, John M. Wentworth, at Loomis, Saturday morning, and the funeral took place Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. H. Severance officiating. A large concourse of friends, neighbors and acqunintances followed the remains to their last resting place.
The death of Mrs. Wentworth was quite sudden, although she has been in failing health for some months. For the past three years the deceased has been a resident of Oroville. Last week her son took her over to Loomis so that he could have immediate care of her. Saturday morning while sitting in a chair talking to her son John, Mrs. Wentworth was taken with a sinking spell. Mr. Wentworth lifted his mother upon a bed and in a few moments she quietly breathed here last.
Mrs. Wenworth's maiden name was Meek, and she was born at Glostershire, England, February 15, 1839. She died March 30, 1918, and hence was aged 79 years, l month and 15 days. She was married to Levant Wentworth at Sioux City, Iowa, January 5, 1857. She crossed the plains with her husband and family in 1877, first locating at Walla Walla.
From Walla Walla the family moved to Conconully in 1888, and subsequently located at Loomis, where the deceased continued to live until the death of her husband, some three years ago, when she moved to Oroville. She was the mother of seven children, George Edwin, who lives in California; John Morgan, a resident of Loomis; Mary Jane, who died in childhood; Clara May, who was drowned on the Valencia some years ago off the coast of Washington while on her way from California to visit here mother at Loomis. This daughter was the mother of Ralph Wilkins, who was then a child, and whom the grandmother raised. Herbert Levant, residing in Nevada; Gertrude Ceila, who died while the family was crossing the plains; and William Uriah, a resident of Oroville.
The deceased was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She was a most devoted wife, loving mother and a kind and generous friend and neighbor. Until age incapacitated her she was always active in charitable work, and she goes down to the grave mourned by a large circle of friends as well as by the surviving members of her family.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 5, 1918

Levi Wentworth  
Levi Wentworth died at his home at Loomis early Wednesday morning and was buried Thursday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Geo. W. Hurlbut officiating. The deceased was one of the oldest pioneers of Okanogan County both in years and time of residence, coming to the county 24 years ago, and the greater portion of that time was spent at Loomis.
Levi Wentworth was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., July 5, 1830, and hence had reached the venerable age of 81 years, 9 months and 5 days. In 1856, becoming possessed of the western fever he moved to Minnesota, and from that state to Iowa the following year. In January, 1857, he was united in marriage at Sioux City, Iowa, to Miss Celia Meek, a native of England, who survives him. From Iowa Mr. Wentworth crossed into Nebraska, at a time when the country contained few settlers and was little known. At the time of the civil war the Indians commenced committing deqredations on the border, and in response to a call for soldiers Mr. Wentworth enlisted in the 2nd Nebraska cavalry with which he served in the Indian wars under Gen. Sully. After he was mustered out of the service in 1864, Mr. Wentworth again turned his face westward, moving to Colorado. There he resided until 1877, when the call of the west became too strong and he moved to Oregon, and from thence to Walla Walla. In 1888 he came to Okanogan couny where he has since resided.
There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth four sons and three daughters. The daughters are all dead, the last of the three going down in the wreck of the Valencia a few years ago when she was on the way from California to visit her parents. The four sons are John and William, living at Loomis, George living in British Columbia, and Burt, who resides in Idaho.
In the old mining camp in which he lived so long the deceased was a familiar figure, and while he had reached an age when the end must be expected at any time his death will be sincerely regretted. He was kindly and genial in his intercourse with fellowmen, a sturdy, law abiding citizen, and a pleasant and accommodaing neighbor.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 12, 1912

Philip Werle  
Philip Werle, Pioneer, Pine Creek, Called By Death
Philip Werle, one of the early settlers of the Pine Creek country, died Thursday at Conconully. Mrs. Werle was an Austrian by birth and came to America 30 years ago, locating first at Chicago and later living several years in Canada. In 1893 he moved to Portland and in 1900 to Okanogan county, taking up a homestead in Pine Creek. A short time since he retired from active farming and moved with his aged wife to Conconully. He was 72 years of age at the time of his death. Interment will be made in the Pine Creek cemetery.
Mr. Werle is survived by his wife and two sons, Philip, Jr., and Ludwig, of Butte, Mont.; and the following daughters: Mrs. Paul Toth of Portland, Mrs. Mike Welter of Butte, Mrs. Geo. Adams of Butte, Mrs. Hans Stalder and Mrs. John Zachman of Pine Creek.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - May 11, 1918

Mrs. James H. Wheeler  
Mrs. James H. Wheeler
The news has reached this office of the death of Mrs. James H. Wheeler, at Twisp, on last Saturday afternoon. The funeral occurring at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The Wheeler family is well known and highly esteemed, having resided in the Valley for the past five years. The deceased was born in Kentucky, but she and her husband moved to the west about eighteen years ago.
This good wife and mother left behind to mourn her loss her husband, three daughters and one son, the latter being an eighteen months old baby. The two older daughters were graduated from the Twisp High School under Prof. Dow, now of the Winthrop Schools, who attended the funeral.
The funeral service was largely attended, and was conducted from the M. E. Church, at Twisp, the sermon being delivered by Rev. I. B. Ricketts. Interment was made in the Beaver Creek Cemetery, in charge of E. M. Thomas, of the place.
The Methow Valley Journal - Winthrop, Washington - October 28, 1915

Jennie Wheeler  
Death Of Mrs. E. P. Wheeler.
Mrs. E. P. Wheeler died at Loomis Friday last, as a result of a paralytic stroke she suffered on the 6th of January. There were present at her bed side at the time of death her three children, Mrs. Robert B. Vail, and Arthur E. Wheeler, of Loomis and Miss Maude L. Wheeler, of DeSmet, Idaho. Services were held at Loomis Sunday, Rev. Robert Thompson officiating. The body was embalmed and shipped to the old home of the deceased, Whitingham, Vermont, for interment, and was accompanied by Mrs. Vail and Arthur Wheeler.
The maiden name of the deceased was Jennie Lind Wheeler, and she was born at Whitingham, Vt., in 1853, and thus was in her 59th year of her age. She was married to E. P. Wheeler, who came west some twenty-five years ago, and for the past twenty years has been mining on Mineral Hill, near Conconully. Mrs. Wheeler came west to Okanogan county some eight years ago, residing at the mine at Mineral Hill for a short time, and then taking up her residence with her children at Loomis, where she has since lived. On January 17, 1911, she was stricken with paralysis, but subsequently rallied and almost entirely regained her normal health. The second stroke came early in the present month. From the first it was evident that it would prove fatal. She received every care and attention that loving hands could extend, but she was beyond all earthly help, and gradually faded away until the end.
Mrs. Wheeler was a bright sprightly elderly lady, of a kindly, winning disposition, and she was held in high esteem by the people of the community in which she lived. Her death is sincerely regretted and mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. About every resident of the town was present at the services Sunday to show their last respect to the memory of one who will be sadly missed and long remembered. A son, Arthur E., and two daughters, Mrs. Robert Vail and Miss Maude L. Wheeler, are left to mourn their loss.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - January 26, 1912

Brian J. White  
Brian John White, 38, his wife Jodi, 32 and their unborn baby girl, residents of Wenatchee, passed away in an aircraft accident Nov. 21, 2001.
Brian was born July 16, 1963 in Bellingham and lived in that area until 1975 when he moved with his family to Wenatchee. He graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1981 and spent a four-year tour in the Army, learning and maintaining helicopters. After the Army, Brian entered his successful career in Aircraft Maintenance and worked in Friday Harbor, Seattle, and Moses Lake before returning to Wenatchee, where he was most recently employed at Commander Northwest as their Director of Maintenance. Brian married Jodi Wallace of Wenatchee in 1998.
Brian is survived by his parents, three sons, two brothers, and one sister; his grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Clark.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church, Pastor John Clark officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee.
Abstracted from the original - The Wenatchee World - Wenatchee, Washington - November 28, 2001
Submitted by Ilene Jeffers

Jim White  
Funeral Of Jim White.
The body of Jim White arrived home on the train Friday night and the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The funeral will be conducted by the Okanogan Masonic lodge, of which deceased had long been a member. All members of this order are to meet at the hall at one o'clock sharp to prepare for the exercises.
J. W. White of Spokane arrived here Thursday. He is a brother of deceased and father of Vincent White, who has for some time past made his home with his uncle Jim. Clifford White of Cashmere, another son of J. W., came in Friday night on the train to attend the funeral.
Later information as to the death of Mr. White is to the effect that he was taken ill with pneumonia at Williston, N. Dakota, while on his way to Chicago with the Okanogan apple special. After three days in the hospital at Williston he died. Besides his brother J. W., of Spokane, Mr. White leaves a sister, Mrs. Connelly, of Devils Lake, North Dakota. He was 64 years of age.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - November 27, 1917

Zerelda Whitley
Brewster
Zerelda Whitley, 82, died at her home Dec. 13th.
She was born Oct. 20, 1912, to Grover and Zenith (Boussuot) Curtis in Brewster.
She married Lawrence E. Whitley May 31, 1929, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Survivors include three brothers, two sisters and a brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband in December 1961, a son, two brothers and two sisters.
Services were held at the Barnes Chapel, Brewster, on Dec. 19 and interment followed at the Packwood Cemetery.
Abstracted from the original - The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - December 21, 1994

Sarah C. Wilcox  
Sarah C. Wilcox, Early Okanogan Pioneer, Passes
Thursday evening at 8:30 another of Okanogan county's pioneers passed beyond with the death of Mrs. Sarah Katherine Wilcox at her home in this city. While she had been in failing health for some time, the immediate cause of Mrs. Wilcox's death was pneumonia, from which she had been suffering for four weeks.
The funeral service will be conducted this (Saturday) afternoon at the Baptist church in this city, by Rev. C. S. Treadwell, and the remains will be laid to rest in the Okanogan cemetery beside that of her husband, Charles A. Wilcox, who passed away several years ago.
Deceased was born in Tennessee April 25, 1837, and was therefore nearly 84 years of age at the time of her death. She was married before the outbreak of the Civil War to Isaac Coward, who died some years later. She came to Washington in 1885, arriving at Colfax, and later moved from there to Douglas county where she met and married Charles Wilcox in 1887. That year she and her husband moved to Okanogan county and took up a homestead at the foot of Green Lake, several miles west of where this city is now located.
In the spring of 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox sold their home and made a visit to Mexico where they visited Mr. Wilcox's son Walter for several months, later returning to Okanogan and erecting a residence in Murray Edition which has been her home since.
Deceased leaves to mourn her death, three step-children--Walter Wilcox of Portland, Mark Wilcox of Yakima and Lorena Langell of Yakima. Daniel Cloninger and John and Brown Cloninger of Malott, and Henry Cunningham of Riverside are nephews of deceased, and Mrs. N. C. Connor of Riverside, Vine Davis of Waterville and Mrs. Sarah Zwang of Republic are nieces.
Mrs. Wilcox was a member of the Baptist church which she joined in early life and to which she has been a consistent adherent throughout life.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 12, 1921

John C. Wild  
Obituary Notice
Some two weeks ago mention was made in this paper of the death in Kansas of J. C. Wild, a former resident of Oroville, who lived for a time on the farm now owned by Geo. I. Cole, to whom Mr. Wild sold the property. The following is an obituary notice that is taken from the Fredonia (Kan.) Herald:
"John Clarence Wild was born near Beatrice in Gage County, Feb. 21, 1868 and died of heart trouble, in Paola, Kansas, April 14, 1916, where he had gone for treatment, being at the time of his death a resident of Farmdale, in Wilson county, Kansas, where he combined farming with the mercantile business during the past four years. He spent his boyhood and youth in DeWitt, where he attended the public schools until 1887 when he attended the Wilber High school from which he graduated in 1888. He also attended the M. E. College at Bartley and the Normal college at Lincoln. He taught school in the Casper district south of Wilber, at Swanton, DeWitt and Holmsville, always with pronounced success. He went to Pierre, S. Da., in the early ninties and engaged a part of the time in store keeping. In 1913 he was married in that city to Miss Blanche Dorothy. To this union three children were born, Dorothy, Winifred and Wayne. He is survived by his wife, his three children, four brothers, Frank, J. A., Fred, Ray and one sister, Mrs. Alicia Bailey, and his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Wild. He had the misfortune while living in Washington to suffer a heavy loss from fire but notwithstanding this, his family is left in comfortable circumstances."
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 19, 1916

Clara Williams  
Mrs. Clara Williams Laid to Rest
The funeral services of Mrs. N. G. Williams were held at the Fraternal Hall Tuesday, February 24th, at 1 p.m., Rev. W. L. Singer delivering an impressive sermon. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Marble, Mrs. Frank E. Seiner, and Geo. W. Sprouse, sang some beautiful hymns. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings from the schools, the Grange, the Aid Societies, and immediate friends of the family. The pallbearers were Messrs. E. F. Banker, E. A. Harriman, Chas. Dibble, J. P. Rader, P. L. Filer and W. F. Cumbo.
Mrs. Williams being of a cheerful disposition and lovable nature, had many warm friends who mourn her sudden demise. She was an ideal wife and mother and loved her home, although she was always interested in anything pertaining to the good of the public and was an active member of the different societies of the community. She was a patient sufferer and seldom complained. She was laid to rest in the Beaver creek cemetery beside her father, who preceded her in death about a year ago.
Clara Johnson was born at Spring Valley, Wisconsin, March 12, 1868, and died at Hot Springs, South Dakota, February 18, 1914, to which place she had gone for medical treatment.
She was married to Newton Grant Williams, June 6, 1891, at Helena, Mont. Shortly after her marriage, she and her husband came to the Methow valley and settled on a homestead near Winthrop, which has been the family home since. To this union were born three sons, Edward, Lee and Guy, and a daughter, Gertrude, whom with the husband, survive to mourn their great loss. Besides these, she is survived by her mother, two sisters and two brothers.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - February 27, 1914

Jeremiah Wilson  
Civil War Veteran
Jeremiah Wilson, 83 years past of age, veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home Monday evening, Jan. 24, following a lingering illness, death relieving his suffering. He is survived by his wife, and six children, his wife and daughter, Mrs. Ray, and son, J. E. Wilson, being at his bedside in his last sickness, besides several of his grandchildren.
Jeremiah Wilson was born in Indiana, Feb. 10, 1838, and was left an orphan at 2 years of age. At fifteen he moved to Table Grove, Ill., from which place he enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War, serving to the end. In 1868, he married Miss Rose A. Sterling of Table Grove, and to this happy union were born nine children, six of whom survive to mourn the loss of their father, being, Mrs. Nancy Ray and J. E. Wilson, of this place; Mrs. H. H. Nickell, of Walla Walla; Mrs. Florence McNeil, of Seattle; George B. Wilson of Spokane; and Garfield Wilson, Enterprise, Oregon. The family has been resident of this valley since 1900, settling on a homestead near Winthrop, and recently moving to Twisp.
Up to his last sickness, Mr. Wilson was of a bright and cheerful disposition, and very entertaining in conversation. His many friends will ever remember him with high esteem and affection.
Funeral services were held from the local M. E. church, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, in charge of Undertaker Ralph Kenison, Rev. Miss Apel conducting the impressive services. The casket was draped with the national flag for which the departed had given so much, and the pallbearers were selected from the local post of the American Legion. The Rebekah sisters of Mrs. Ray attended in body. Interment was made at Beaver creek.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - January 28, 1921

Oliva L. Wilson  
Death Of Mrs. Wilson.
Mrs. Oliva Louviga Wilson, wife of F. B. Wilson, business man of Monse, died Monday at the Okanogan General Hospital in this city after an illness of ten days. She was the victim of a typhoid epidemic that broke out at Monse recently and from which a number of persons are still suffering.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Waite of the Baptist church at the Yarwood undertaking parlors in this city this morning at 11 o'clock and interment was made in the Okanogan cemetery.
Deceased was 24 years of age and was born at Myers Falls, this state, where she lived practically all her life until coming to this county a year ago last June, settling with her husband at Monse. Besides her mother, Mrs. Asphaugh, and her husband, she leaves to mourn her departure three brothers and three sisters.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 28, 1917

Pearl Wilson  
Pearl Wilson Killed In Auto Accident
Pearl Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Wm. Pooler of Conconully, died last week as the result of an auto accident. Particulars have not been received. The body is being shipped here and will be taken to Conconully for burial.
The young lady was 16 years old and was born at Conconully. At the time of her death she was staying with the family of Can. Sales, old time resident of Conconully, at Raymond, Wash., where the accident occurred.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 28, 1921

Quentin Wilson  
Wilson Funeral Sunday
The funeral of Quinton A. Wilson, who died in an army hospital at Williams Ridge, New York, last week, will be held here next Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Word was received by W. C. Wilson, father of the boy, that the body was shipped on the 19th, in which event it should arrive here Thursday.
The funeral will likely he held in the Auditorium as it is not likely that any church in town will be large enough to accommodate the crowd that will desire to pay respects to the lad who gave his life for his country. Rev. C. R. Waite of the Baptist church will conduct the religious ceremony. The Okanogan Home Guard company will act as an escort to the body and fire a volley at the grave.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 22, 1918

John W. Wise
John Wise Dies of Injuries
As a result of his encounter with an angry stallion on the evening of July 5th, John Wise died Tuesday night after a lingering illness, during which time he has at no time been himself.
The direct cause of death was diagnosed as a clot on the brain which it was impossible to remove while Mr. Wise has been up and around part of the time since the accident, yet he has not been well at any time.
John W. Wise was born in Harrison county, Iowa, March 15th, 1871. He came to the state of Washington with his parents at the age of seven years and has been a resident of the state every since. He leaves to mourn their their loss a wife and two sons besides a father, mother, six brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at the family home Thursday morning, Rev. C. J. Boppell officiating, and interment made in the Omak cemetery.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - August 29, 1919

Joel D. Woodworth  
Another Pioneer Gone
Judge Joel D. Woodworth, of Chesaw, died at his home Wednesday of last week after an illness of several months. The deceased was a pioneer of the Pacific coast, crossing the plains to California in 1860. He located at Chesaw in 1899, and was widely and favorably known throughout the northern part of the county. He was a man of sterling character, enjoying the confidence, respect and esteem of his neighbors. He was born in the state of New York in 1841. He was married in 1873, and eight children were born to him, all of the family preceeded him to the grave except the three youngest boys.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - May 24, 1912

Mary E. Woody  
Mary Elizabeth Woody.
Mary Elizabeth Woody, wife of O. P. Woody and mother of O. H. Woody, publisher of the Independent, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at her home of Fifth avenue. Death was occasioned by a complication of ailments from which Mrs. Woody had been a sufferer for 21 months, during a large part of which time she was confined to her bed.
All that special medical treatment and family care and devotion could do for the patient was done, and life was undoubtedly prolonged many months by the braveness and remarkable fortitude shown by Mrs. Woody herself. Her long suffering was born with unalterable cheerfulness and courage. Time after time she roused from serious sinking spells, though each time she must have spent of her waning strength and realized the hopelessness of recovery.
Had she lived but a few days longer, Mrs. Woody would have celebrated her 67th birthday. At the time of death she was 66 years 11 months and 22 days of age. She was born in Perry County, Ohio. She was married to Oliver Woody in Kansas in 1877, and the family came west to Washington 31 years ago and made their home at Lynden.
After a residence of several years in Lynden, the family moved to Bellingham, where Mr. Woody was connected with the police department for 12 years. During part of the time he was chief of police. About nine years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Woody moved to Okanogan.
The living relatives are the husband, O. P. Woody, two daughters, Miss Mabel Woody and Mrs. Walter E. McHugh, and a son, O. H. Woody. Several brothers and sisters are living in Kansas and one brother resides at New Westminster, B. C. Mrs. J. R. Taylor, a sister of Palmer, Kansas, was here for several weeks, and only reached her home last week. A brother, J. H. Dowd of New Westminster, was also here on a visit recently.
Bravely facing the inevitable, Mrs. Woody calmly discussed with her family the plans for burial. At her request her remains were preserved in a vault at the Wenatchee Mausoleum. A short private family service was held at the residence Thursday morning and the remains were then sent by train to Wenatchee, while the family went by auto.
The deceased was raised a member of the Catholic church and remained faithful to the church throughout her life. The services both here and at Wenatchee were conducted by Rev. Father P. C. Tritz of Okanogan.
Following the funeral services at Wenatchee, O. P. Woody and Miss Mabel Woody left for New Westminster and Bellingham to visit relatives. Mrs. Woody will return in a few days, but Miss Woody will remain for an indefinite time to recuperate from the arduous task of nursing her mother.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - August 27, 1921

Mrs. L. L. Work  
Mrs. L. L. Work, Esteemed Pioneer Woman, Is Dead
Mrs. L. L. Work, one the estimable pioneer women of the Okanogan country, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her brother, Bert Batie, in the Methow Valley. Mrs. Work had been ill for more than a year past and for a time received treatment in a hospital in the east, but some months ago came west and lived for a while with her daughter, Mrs. S. B. Starrett of Oroville, and recently went to visit her brother.
Mrs. Work lived for a number of years at Conconully during the early history of that town, when her husband conducted a bank there. Later Mr. and Mrs. Work moved to Oroville where they remained several years, and subsequently located in New Jersey. At the outbreak of the war her husband enlisted in the Y. M. C. A. War Service and went to France where he still remains. Her son, Kenneth, a lad of about 18 years, is in a naval training school in the east. Two daughters, Mrs. S. B. Starrett and Miss Carol Work, live at Oroville.
The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon at the Batie ranch home and interment was made in the old Silver cemetery, a pioneer burying ground of the Methow valley. Rev. Derby, Methodist minister of Winthrop, conducted the services and the pall bearers were pioneers of that section.
Those from Okanogan who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Whitworth and Mrs. E. K. Pendergast.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 22, 1919

Death Of Mrs. L. L. Work.
The sad news reached Oroville Sunday of the death of Mrs. L. L. Work at the home of her brother, Bert Batie, a resident of the Methow valley, where she has been living for some months. For the past year or more Mrs. Work had been in failing health, and hence her death was not a surprise, yet none the loss painful to her old friends throughout the county.
The deceased was a pioneer of the county, having lived for a number of years at Conconully, where her husband was engaged in the banking business. Mr. Work moved to Oroville and some two years ago left for the east to make his home with his family. Shortly after going east Mrs. Work was taken ill. For a time she was in a hospital, but came west after gaining some strength and made her home with her brother.
Mr. Work is in Paris at the present time, having enlisted in the Y. M. C. A. service. Her son, Kenneth, is in a naval training school. Her two daughters, Mrs. S. B. Starrett, Jr., and Miss Carol, are residents of Oroville.
Mr. and Mrs. Starrett, Jr., and Miss Carol Work, accompanied by Mrs. Chas. T. Peterson left Monday morning for the home of Mr. Batie, and the funeral was held that afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Derby of the Winthrop Methodist church.
During her residence in Oroville, Mrs. Work won the esteem of all with whom she came in contact. She was a gentle, refined and loveable lady, a devoted wife, a loving and self-sacrificing mother, and a kind and sympathetic neighbor. During her many years of residence in Okanogan county she made a vast number of friends who sincerely mourn her death. The sympathy of those friends are extended to the family in this time of their great affliction.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - April 25, 1919

Malindy Worley  
Death Of Mrs. Worley.
Mrs. Malindy Worley wife of Harley Worley died Tuesday morning at her home west of town. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Baptist church in this city Rev. David Brown officiating.
Mrs. Worley was one of the few colored residents of this section of country. She came here nearly twenty years ago and with her husband settled on a homestead which later was watered by the government project and became very valuable. They sold out and went to their native state, North Carolina, where they remained a few years and then returned to Okanogan.
Deceased was 43 years of age and is survived by her husband and a sister, Mrs. Dellia Berry of Columbus, Wash., who was present at the funeral. She has been a life-long member of the Baptist church.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - March 27, 1920

Mrs. E. E. Wright  
Mrs. E. E. Wright Died in Minnesota on June 20
Last Thursday Robert L. Wright received news of the death of his mother, Mrs. E. E. Wright, at Wayzata, Minn. Mrs. Wright died on June 20 at the home of her son, H. B. Wright, whence she had gone from Okanogan but a few weeks previous in company with her daughter, Miss Ethel. The news of her death came as a shock to her relatives and many friends here who had not even learned of her illness, which was quite brief.
Deceased had celebrated her 70th birthday five days previous to her death. Her relatives in Okanogan county where she had lived for a number of years, are her son, Robert L., and her daughters, May, Ethel and Mrs. Emmett George. In the east there are two daughters and a son--Mrs. O. H. Moon, of Minot, N. D.; Mrs. A. V. Bailey, Clinton, Minn.; and H. B. Wright, Wayzata, Minn.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - July 4, 1908

Lottie May Wright  
Death of Mrs. Wright--Although the very serious illness of Mrs. R. L. Wright for some weeks past had to some extent prepared this community for the announcement of her death, still the announcement when it came was considerable of a shock, as all had hoped she might yet recover. The death occurred at the present family residence, on the Joyce place, Johnson Creek valley, on April 4, 1907, at 6 p.m. The funeral services were held at the Central School House, Pogue Prairie, at 12 o'clock, Sunday, April 7th, a very touching sermon being preached by Rev. C. J. Boppell, of the Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a member. Interment was made at the Riverside cemetery. One of the largest funeral corteges ever seen in the county evidenced the esteem in which deceased was held and the warm sympathy of the community toward the bereaved relatives. Lottie May Dickie was born at Wayzata, Hennepin county, Minn., October 8th, 1874, where she continued to live until and after her marriage to R. L. Wright, July 9th, 1906. Mrs. Wright was a member of Sweet Clover Camp, No. 2346, Royal Neighbors, at Wayzata. She leaves her husband and one child, Bernice, aged nine years, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Dickey, at present in Minnesota, here sisters, Mrs. Anna Hursh, of Long Lake, Minn., Miss Ida Dickey, of Wayzata, and a brother, U. M. Dickey, of Fairbanks.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - April 12, 1907

W. H. Yarwood  
W. H. Yarwood, Lincoln County Pioneer, Called
Ed. Yarwood received the sad news Saturday morning that his father, W. H. Yarwood, had passed away at Davenport. Death was caused by pneumonia, following an illiness of several days. Mr. Yarwood had an attack of pneumonia two years ago, and at his advanced stage of life, age 78, was unable to withstand a second attack. He caught a severe cold two weeks ago while on a trip to attend a checker tournament, a game which gave him much pleasure.
Mr. Yarwood was well known here, where he has frequently visited his son. When here last fall he was in good health, hale, hearty and active.
Mr. Yarwood had lived in the Davenport country for about thirty years. He was engaged in the mercantile business. In past years he was a prominent worked for the republican party, having served a county chairman of Lincoln county at one time, and also served four years as county clerk. His wife died two years ago.
Deceased was born in London, England. He leaves a daughter and three sons Mrs. C. W. Jarvis, Jr., of Davenport; Will Yarwood of Mohler; J. H. Yarwood of Marcus, and Ed. Yarwood of Okanogan.
Burial was in the family lot in the Harrington cemetery.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - June 28, 1921

Orsello M. Yaw  
Died at his home in this city at 10 o'clock Wednesday evening, May 10, Orsello M. Yaw, aged 59 years, after suffering many years from a chronic bronchial trouble, terminating two or three weeks ago in bronchorrhoea from which he died.
Orsello M. Yaw was born in Dane county, Wisconsin, on May 10, 1846. On the 4th day of January 1864, he enlisted as a private in Company G, 8th Iowa Veteran Volunteers, where he served in the War until 1866, being then discharged by reason of G. O. No. 21, department of Alabama, having served two years, three months and a half. Deceased was a member of the G. A. R., Ellsworth Post No. 2, of Vancouver, Wash., from which post he has an honorable discharge dated September 11, 1891.
Mr. and Mrs. Yaw came to the Methow in 1895 and took up their residence on a ranch below the Elliott place, on Davis lake. They afterwards moved to a homestead east of town where they resided until the feed stable was built in Twisp about five years ago, which the late Mr. Yaw conducted up to the time of his late sickness. Comrade Yaw was a kindly, big-hearted citizen. He enjoyed a large circle of sincere friends. His business integrity was his strong recommendation.
Deceased is survived by his wife to whom he was married about twenty years ago. No children were born to the union. His death will be mourned by all who knew him, who extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 10 o'clock today. Interment will be made at Beaver creek cemetery.
The Methow Valley News - Twisp, Washington - May 12, 1905

Mary J. Yeardly  
Obituary Notice
Mary J. Russell was born in Ohio on January 8, 1839. She was the oldest of a family of ten children. In her twenty-seventh year, on December 24, she was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Royal Yeardly. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Yeardley made their home in Mason county, Illinois. There were born to them during these years four children, two sons and two daughters, Oscar R., living in Illinois; Nellie G., died in 1903; James R. died in 1874, and Elizabeth M., of Oroville. In 1877 Mrs. Yeardley was called to mourn the death of her husband, and since that date has lived with her children. Twenty-one years ago "Grandma", as we called her familiarly, came to the Pacific coast with the Stansbury family. One year later they came to Oroville, being among the pioneer settlers of the town. For many years Mrs. Yeardley made her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. F. L. Stansbury and consequently she was generally known here.
The departed was a member of the Baptist church in Illinois, and for years a faithful Sunday school teacher in her home church. In the early days of Oroville Mrs. Yeardly was very active in Sunday school work. She assisted her mother as one of the organizers of the first Sunday school of the village. During recent years Grandma's physical condition did not allow her to attend church services often, but whenever she came she was among those who found true joy in the sanctuary. Grandma Yeardly loved to read the Sunday school lessons, the Christian Herald, and the Bible. They were her spiritual food. In her daily conversation Mrs. Yeardley was quiet, unassuming and kind. She loved much, and was much loved in return.
She enjoyed health in a moderate degree until three weeks ago, when she was attacked by a sudden illness. A complication of ailments set in and caused much suffering. During these trying days her beloved daughter and family, with relatives and friends tenderly ministered to her needs, until on Sunday morning early when Grandma passed quietly away. She died in peace, and was ready to occupy the home prepared for her beyond. Grandma left to mourn her death two sisters living in Illinois; one son, Oscar. R., of Illinois; one daughter, Elizabeth M., of Oroville; fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, besides a multitude of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Stansbury home Sunday afternoon Rev. A. Bauman officiating. A large number of relatives and friends of the deceased were in attendance. Interment followed this service at the old Oroville cemetery.
The Oroville Weekly Gazette - Oroville, Washington - March 12, 1912

A. W. Yerrington  
Obituary
A. W. Yerrington was born in the state of Illinois February 14, 1862, and died at Portland, Oregon, June 17, 1920, aged 58 years 4 months and 2 days.
At an early age he moved to Iowa where he met and married thus laying the foundation for a happy family. This young couple pioneered in Kansas, moved back to Iowa, pioneered again the the Dakotas, and moved to Omak in 1908. This union was blessed with eight children, seven of whom are left to mourn their loss of a kind and loving father.
Funeral services were held from the family home in Portland on Saturday, June 19th.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - June 25, 1920

Edith Yoder
Death of Mrs. Yoder
Mrs. J. E. Yoder, formerly Miss Edith Bergman of this place, died of pneumonia at the Coeur d'Alene hotel, Spokane, late last Thursday night. The fatal attack came after the lady had recovered from an attaack of the influenza.
Mr. and Mrs. Yoder had just moved to Spokane but Mrs. Yoder's illness prevented them from moving into beautiful apartments that had been rented.
Burial services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Adams undertaking rooms, Northport. The services were in charge of the Elk's lodge and Rev. W. J. Hindley, of Spokane, officiated.
The Omak Chronicle - Omak, Washington - January 17, 1919

Lewis M. Young  
Death Claims L. M. Young Pioneer Of The Loop Loop
Lewis M. Young, an old settler living in the Loop Loop country, died Monday after an illness extending over several years. The body is now at Yarwood's undertaking parlor and will be shipped tomorrow to Ellisford where the funeral will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock under auspices of the Church of the Brethren, and interment made in the cemetery at that place.
Deceased was over seventy years of age and had lived here some 17 or 18 years, having come here from Clinton county, Missouri. He is survived by his wife and a number of sons and daughters, as follows: Raleigh and Albert Young and Mrs. Phil Bedard of Okanogan; Mrs. Romaine Owens and Orville Young of Sequim, Wash.; Homer Young and Mrs. Webber of Plattsburg, Missouri.
Five brothers and sisters living in the east also survive.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - January 10, 1922

Thomas Young  
After an illness of one week, Thomas Young departed from this life on Easter Sunday at 12 o'clock, at the residence of his lifelong friend, Jack Healam.
"Tommy" as he was familiarly known, was born in Pickworth, Rutland County, England, Oct 19, 1860. His only sister preceded him into the great beyond last Christmas. He and Jack Healam came from England to America in May, 1883. They spent the first year in York State, then tried their fortunes in the Middle West for a few years, and landed in Washington in 1889. He has been a resident of this community since 1895. He was ever ready to respond to the call for aid to any good cause, and his words of cheer and encouragement had endeared him to every little child, man and workman, and his ready wit had saved many an unpleasantness. He leaves a wealth of friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Beadles at the M. E. church on Monday, April 17, 1922. He was laid to rest in the Methow cemetery. People from all the county around came to pay their last respects to his memory.
The Pateros Reporter - Pateros, Washington - April 28, 1922

John Zachman  
Death Of John Zachman
John Zachman, a pioneer of the Pine Creek Section, died Saturday night last. Tuberculosis, from which he had been a sufferer for more than a year past was the cause of his death.
Zachman was a prosperous farmer who had lived in the Pine Creek district for more than twenty-five years. He leaves a wife and ten children. A brother Jake also survives. He was an Austrian by birth.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Conconully.
The Okanogan Independent - Okanogan, Washington - September 30, 1919