This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Muir, Perry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3697.1 Message Board Post: Independent Enterprise Payette, Idaho Thursday, October 24, 1940 Search Is Made For New Evidence Sheriff Uses Bulldozer In Thorough Search For More Bodies Sheriff Harry Muir last Tuesday made a thorough search in the vicinity where two bodies were found last week. Through the assistance of the reclamation department, which is working in that section, a bull dozer was put at the disposal of Sheriff Muir and the machine was used the greater part of the afternoon in an attempt to unearth further evidence which might lend light on the identity of the two persons whose bodies were found last week in a shallow grave at a point located about one and one-quarter miles west and one mile south of the Log Cabin service station at the edge of the desert just beyond New Plymouth. Following an afternoon’s work, Sheriff Muir reported that he was unable to find any evidence which might aid in solving the mystery surrounding the identity of the persons involved in what appears to have been a tragedy. Clothing Is Found Last Friday workmen for the reclamation department unearthed a quantity of clothing which was buried about fifty feet distant from the woman’s grave. All of the clothing and personal articles found appeared to have been of good quality, which fact leads officers to believe that the man and woman were not transients and were in at least fair financial circumstances. Included in the find were a man’s leather jacket, a pair of men’s shoes, size 11 and practically new, some cloth apparently a part of a man’s trousers, shaving brush, cigarette lighter, shaving lotion, fountain pen, razor, tooth brush in mental container and two men’s hats. It is believed that the name of the store where the hats were sold may be ascertained under a microscope. All of the evidence so far unearthed will be sent to Washington, D. C., to the laboratories of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for examination in the hope that the identity of the two persons m! ay be fixed. The man, it has been established was about five feet eleven inches in height and had brown hair with a reddish cast. The lady was five feet three inches tall and had auburn hair. Both had crushed skulls.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perry, Muir Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3697 Message Board Post: Independent Enterprise Payette, Idaho Thursday, October 17, 1940 Bodies Found In Shallow Grave Not Yet Identified But Inquiries Coming From Police Depts. The identity of the two bodies found Friday in Shallow graves on the Black Canyon project southeast of Payette was still a mystery today but inquiries were coming in from police departments as far away as Dallas, Texas, and Salem, Oregon, following a broadcast of descriptions from Sheriff Muir’s office. The remains are still in custody on the sheriff’s office and after further investigation will be sent to the F. B. I. headquarters for further study. The first body found was that of a woman at about noon Friday when a machine which was digging a waste ditch in Langley gulch plowed into the shallow grave about a foot and a half below the surface. The body has been wrapped in a home made piece of quilt and the skull had been crushed. The woman was five feet, three inches tall and had auburn hair. Found with this body was a celluloid comb in a leather case. The condition of the teeth was good but there were no wisdom teeth and no indications they had been pulled. Except for the fact that some persons never have wisdom teeth, this tended to indicate the woman was under 20 years of age. At 11 p.m. the same evening the night crew uncovered the body of a large man about 70 feet north of the first grave. The body was about two feet under the ground surface and was wrapped in a mattress quilt and blanket. Evidence was that the man had sandy brown hair, eyes probably blue and complexion light. The man was 5 feet, 11 inches tall, teeth in good shape, wisdom teeth well formed and no dental work. The man also had a crushed skull similar to that of the woman. Probably because this body had been buried in dryer sand, it was in a state of better preservation that the woman’s body. Deputy sheriff Harold Perry was of the opinion the bodies had been in the shallow graves at least two years and perhaps even four or five. So far no clues indicated the murdered couple were local persons.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Patton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3696 Message Board Post: Payette Independent Payette, Idaho March 30, 1899 New Brick Yard I am now ready to establish a brick yard in Payette. Will put in an Eagle Brick Machine with a capacity of 20,000 bricks per day, and to those who think of building, I will offer inducements to put up substantial houses. JAMES PATTON

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3610.2 Message Board Post: Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, March 30, 1899 The creamery building is now nearing completion. The machinery has been shipped from San Francisco and is expected to arrive next week. Now that the creamery will soon be ready to do business, how many farmers are getting ready to furnish milk and profit by the establishment of the institution, remains to be seen. We hope here are plenty of them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Skippen, Scott, Hinze Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3695 Message Board Post: Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, March 30, 1899 Miss Fredia Hinze, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hinze, was suddenly stricken down with something like heartfailure Monday morning about 7:30 o’clock, and for several hours but slight hopes were entertained for her recovery. Dr. Scott and Skippen were in consultation over the case and worked heroically for several hours and until the patient was believed to have a chance for recovery. Miss Hinze is now gradually gaining strength and her friends hope to see her up and around again within a short time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5d.2ADI/2094.1 Message Board Post: Re the death of Sarah L Dodson as reported in the Payette, ID paper. The F Stamey names is my grandfather Robert Andrew Forney Stamey. If you have more information about the extended family I would appreciate hearing from you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bollenger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1179.1 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 25, 1926 THEIR BABY DEAD Kenneth Ellwood, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Bollinger, passed away Monday, February 21, just after the midnight hour had struck, following an illness of two weeks from whooping cough complicated with influenza. The little fellow had come to bless the home September 3, 1925 and died at the tender age of 5 months and 18 days. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30, and were conducted by Rev. H. G. Shank, of Fruitland. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bollinger have the sympathy of everyone in the loss of their little one. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend to our neighbors and many friends our sincere thanks for their kind assistance and words of sympathy. also for the beautiful floral offerings during the sickness and death of our little son and brother. G. G. Bollinger and family Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Kenneth Ellwood Bollinger was born 9-3-1925 and died 2-21-1926. ch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scritchfield, Brainard, Cree, Reed Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1194.3 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 4, 1926 MRS. A. P. SCRITCHFIELD Ada Grace Cree, the oldest daughter of Ozias and Mary Cree was born near Westmoreland, Kansas, September 26, 1876. In September, 1897, she was married to Alfred Reed. The lived in Kansas and Idaho until his death in 1907. January 25, 1909, She was married to A. P. Scritchfield of Payette, Idaho and resided here and in Wendell, Idaho until 1922, when they moved to Weiser, Idaho. Mrs. Scritchfield passed away January 26, 1926 at the age of forty nine years and four months. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, A. P. Scritchfield, two children, Lois, age nine and Vernon, age seven, her mother, five sisters and two brothers. When a girl, Mrs. Scritchfield joined the Methodist Church. She was an untiring worker in the Sunday School and all church activities. She was a devoted wife and mother as well as a loving daughter and always found a great joy in serving and helping her sisters and brothers. She was always generous with her strength and ability and was interested in all good work in whatever community she lived. At one time she was president of the Payette Portia Club. She was a member of the P. E. O. sisterhood and loved it very much. It may truly be said of her that, "She has done what she could." CARD OF THANKS We desire to express to our friends our deep appreciation of their thoughtfulness, kindness and sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement. A. P. Scritchfoeld and family, Mary Cree and family Note: Burial at Riverside Cemetery. ch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scritchfield, Brainard, Cree Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1194.2 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, January 28, 1926 MRS. A. P. SCRITCHFIELD PASSES Former Payette Lady Dies Suddenly At Weiser of Mastoid Trouble Late Monday evening Mr. E. C. S. Brainard received the news that Mrs. A. P. Scritchfield, daughter of Mrs. Mary Cree, of this city, was suddenly stricken with mastoid trouble following an attack of influenza, and was not expected to live. Mrs. Scott Brainard, sister of Mrs. Scrichfield, was visiting at the Brainard home and she and Mr.. Brainard drove to Weiser at once, only to find that hope had been abandoned by her physicians. The gathering in Mrs. Scritchfield's head broke and burst her ear drum but the poisonous puss was not thrown off and went to her brain. Death followed at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon during which time the unfortunate lady was relieved of the suffering, which would have followed, by unconsciousness. Death came quietly and peacefully. With her at the time was her husband and children, her sister, Mrs. Scott Brainard, and brother, John Cree, who reached her bedside Tuesday morning. The mother was visiting a son at Eugene, Oregon, and they did not arrive until after her death. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in this city at 2:30 this afternoon, the Rev. V. E. Hall officiating, and interment took place at Riverside cemetery. A more extended obituary will be published next week.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Benson, Maxfield, Helton, Metzger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1280.1 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 25, 1926 HOY JAMES BENSON Hoy James Benson was born in Jasper county, Indiana, December 17, 1876. He was baptized when a young boy into the Christian church at Delphi, Indiana, and remained a faithful member until the end. He was married to Elta Luella Maxfield, November 11, 1908. Two children were born to this union, Dorothy Elizabeth, 15 years of age, and James Maxfield, who died at the age of one year and three weeks. After a brief illness Mr. Benson died at 10 o'clock a. m. February 22, 1926, at the age of 49 years, 2 months and 5 days, leaving his wife and daughter, two sisters, three brothers and innumerable friends to mourn his untimely death. The sisters are Mrs. Leora Helton, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mrs. Ethel Metzger, of Lafayette, Indiana. The brothers are Ray and Everest Benson, of Indianapolis, and Evvett Benson, of Chicago. Funeral services were conducted from eh Christian church at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Ernest L. Mitchell, pastor. Interment took place of Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved wife and daughter and other relatives.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells, Warden Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1277.1 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 25, 1926 OBITUARY Floy Belle Warden was born on September 9, 1897, at Calcrest, Colorado, and in 1919 came to Payette with her father. On February 18, 1920 she was united in marriage to Fay Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Wells of this city. Mrs. Wells died on her sixth wedding anniversary, February 18, death resulting from the effects of a serious operation from which she never recovered. Besides her sorrowing husband, Mrs. Wells is survived by two little daughters, aged three years and twenty months, respectively, and by her father. A loving and devoted daughter, wife and mother, she leaves a terrible void in the lives of the three generations who loved her, and it is to those mourners that our deepest sympathy goes forth. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ernest Mitchell from the Christian Church on Saturday afternoon, and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Same paper different page) The funeral services of Mrs. Fay Wells was held Saturday afternoon from the Church of Christ, conducted by Rev. Mitchell.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woodward Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1214.1 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 04, 1926 C. H. Woodward was born in Enfield, Connecticut, July 20th, 1864, and died at his home near Payette on January 27, 1926. He was a graduate of the Enfield High School and also of the Business College of Hartford, Connecticut. In 1866 Mr. Woodward came West, where he made his home up to the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, by four sons and three daughters. Interment was made in the Elks' Cemetery in Boise, the Elks', of which deceased was a member having charge of the Funeral which took place on Monday. Card of Thanks We wish to take this opportunity of thanking those who stood by during the recent illness and death of our husband and father. To the Elks' Clubs, and to our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and beautiful floral offerings, we are deeply grateful. Mrs. C. R. Woodward and family Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Cassius H. Woodward was born 7-20-1963 and died 1-28-1926. ch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gladish, McKee, Mills Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/1276.1 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 04, 1926 Obituary Mortica (sb Mordecai) M. Gladish was born January 16, 1838 in Warren County, Kentucky. In 1842 he moved with his parents by ox team to Hagenville, Missouri. He was converted and joined the Baptist church at Mt. Prairie, Missouri, when 15 years of age. He served 5 years in the War of the Rebellion. He was married in 1872 to Miss Nannie McKee of Concordia, Missouri. One daughter was born to them, who, at the age of one month passed away with her mother. He was married in 1879 to Miss Fannie E. Mills of Hageneville, Missouri. Three sons were born to this union, the first one dying in infancy, the second, Henry A. of Fruitland, and the third Willard D. who was accidentally shot at the age of 15 years. Mrs. Gladish passed away in 1900, and Mr. Gladish and Henry moved to Fruitland the same year. He united with the Payette Baptist Church and was a consistent and active worker until the Fruitland Baptist Church was built, when he united with it, and has been a great help to the same! in many ways. He was always ready and willing to help in anyway for the betterment and progressiveness of the Church or anything that was uplifting to the community. He was kind and gentle to everyone, and loved by all who knew him. Besides his son and faithful wife, who has taken such good care of him since his failing health the past four years, he leaves two little granddaughters, Opal and Helen, aged 4 and 2, and one brother, E. B. Gladish, besides a host of friends. He passed away at the home of his son, Thursday morning, January 28 at 10:30, at the age of 88 years, and 12 days. He had been confined to his bed since November 1, and had been very low for the past three weeks. Death was due to heart trouble from which he suffered since 15 years of age, and old age. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Edward Cox of Roswell, who had been a friend of Mr. Gladish for the past 20 years. Interment was made ! in Riverside Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Madden, Evans, Dalrimple Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3694.1 Message Board Post: Payette Enterprise Payette, Idaho Thursday, December 26, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness to our mother and grandmother during her long illness and for their comfort and sympathy at her death, also for the beautiful flowers given by the high school and others. MRS. D. R. EVANS AND HUSBAND MR. AND MRS. C. C. DALRIMPLE Note: The edition dated 12-19-1929 is missing. Her obit probably appeared in that paper.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Madden, Cats, Evans, Dalrimple Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3694 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, December 19, 1929 OBITUARY Nellie Cats was born in Concord, New Hampshire 75 years ago. She was married to Mr. Madden who preceded her to the great beyond 15 years ago. To this union were born three children, all of whom are living. They are Sadie Evans of this city and Edward Madden and Gentry Madden both of McCurtain, Oklahoma. Two years ago she came from Hazel, South Dakota and has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Evans of Payette. She was converted in earlier life in the Union Christian church, but her church preference is later years was the Pentecostal Assembly. Through in ill health for many years she was confined to her bed only four months before her death, which occurred Dec. 12, 1929. This kind, loving mother who has gone to her God, will be remembered by many in and around Payette, for all who knew her, loved her, and her live and testimony were an inspiration to all who knew her. May God give us more such mothers who love their home, their children and their God. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. by Mrs. Ernest Wade at the Pentecostal church, assisted by Rev. T. A. Wayne of this city. She was laid to rest at Riverside cemetery to await the morning of Resurrection. (The Payette Independent, Thursday, December 26, 1929) CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness to our mother and grandmother during her long illness, and for their comfort and sympathy at her death, also for the beautiful flowers given by the High School and others. Mrs. D. R. Evans, and Husband Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dalrimple

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spohr, Brubaker, Shank, McClure, Bayer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3693 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, December 19, 1929 COLORADO WOMAN DIES HERE Mrs. Ada H. Spohr of Paonia, Colo., who has been visiting relatives in this section for the past two months, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Brubaker at 1228 1st Ave. S. Friday evening, December 13, following an illness of only a day or two duration. Mrs. Spohr had been happy to be with her people again, some of whom she had not seen for 23 years. She had planned to return to her Colorado home the Friday after Christmas. Her mother, Mrs. Sadie Shank, lives at Fruitland as do a brother and sister, B. J. Shank and Mrs. James McClure. One sister, Mrs. E. E. Bayer, lives at Boise and H. G. Shank a brother, resides at Bowmont. D. L. Shank of Hollywood, Calif., is also a brother of the deceased. So sudden was her death that her husband, Wilson Spohr, and two sons, Floyd and Wilson Jr., of Paonia, Colo., could not be with here at the last. Mrs. Spohr was born at Clay Center, Nebraska, July 14, 1880. Her early life was spent in northern Iowa and Missouri. July 30, 1903, she was married to Wilson Spohr at Ellison, North Dakota. They moved from there to Paonia, Colorado, where they have lived many years. Early in October she came for a visit, but her happiness was ended by an attack of influenza which took her very suddenly. Funeral services were held from the Brethren church at Fruitland Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. McKinley Coffman and interment took place at the Park View cemetery at New Plymouth. Mrs. Spohr united with the brethren church when a young girl and died a consecrated Christian soul. all but one of the family, D. L. Shank, was able to attend the funeral. Her death was a great shock to her relatives and those who had met her and learned to love her.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clayton, Ruberson, Lemon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3692.1 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, March 04, 1926 OBITUARY William T. Clayton was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, November 25, 1837. He was married to Francis F. Ruberson, July 3, 1896. To this union nine children were born, eight of whom survive him, one dying in infancy. Mr. Clayton was a veteran of the civil war. He was a member of Company A., 23rd Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, taking part in the last battle. Mr. Clayton has lived on his ranch south east of Fruitland for several years. He passed away Saturday morning, February 20, following a long illness. He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lemon, six sons, three of whom reside on the ranch near Fruitland -- Delbert, Leo, and Wilbur; one grandson, Virg Lemon residing in Pocatello, and one great grandson. Mrs. Clayton preceded him in death, March 30, 1917. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. F. Knight of New Plymouth, assisted by Rev. C. M. Knight. Int! erment was made in Riverside Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clayton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3692 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 25, 1926 OBITUARY William Clayton died of bronchial pneumonia at the home of his son on the Fruitland Bench, on February 20, at the age of eighty-eight years. Mr. Clayton was a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by seven children. For the past sixteen years he has made his home in Payette, where he had many friends who mourn his going. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday from the Fruitland Methodist Church and interment as made in Riverside Cemetery. Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, William T. Clayton was born 11-25-1837 and died 2-19-1926 near Fruitland. ch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robins Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3691 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, January 21, 1926 AN OLD FRIEND GONE It is with regret that the editor of the independent records the death of Duke Robins, of McCall, who was found dead sitting in his office chair last Wednesday. Duke was one of God's noble creatures, a gentleman of all times, a true friend and an entertaining and pleasant companion. Our trips into the mountains where nature is seen at it's best and the best there is in man comes out, are at an end, but we will ever cherish the memory of the one with whom we have spent so many happy days. Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Marmaduke Robins was born 8-17-1875 and died 1-11-1926, McCall. ch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bean Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5d.2ADI/3690 Message Board Post: The Payette Independent Payette, Idaho Thursday, February 18, 1926 Funeral services for Harvey Beane, resident of New Plymouth for the past fourteen years, were held at the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. A. I. Ferch, pastor of the church assisted by Rev. H. F. Knight and Rev. Henry Jacobs. Interment was at Park View cemetery. Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Harvey C. Bean was born 10-14-1856 and died 2-14-1926, New Plymouth. ch