This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GREENE, EDDY, HARRIS, MASON, KELLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/312 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 19, 1918, page 1 COL. A.R. GREENE IS CALLED BY DEATH Col. A.R. Greene, who had for the past year been a resident of Hood River, died Saturday at his home on Prospect Avenue. The funeral was held privately at the home the following afternoon. Rev. M.L. Hutton, pastor of Riverside Congregational Church, officiated, while Rev. J.H. Harding, Col. Greene’s former pastor at Stevenson, sang “Tell Me the Old, Old Story.” The services at the grave were in charge of Canby Post, G.A.R.. Col. Greene had any eventful and interesting career. Brought up on a farm and familiar with the hardships and privations of a pioneer, the coveted most a life as a tiller of the soil; nor did three years hard service in the army destroy the lure of the farm with its broad acres and fields of waving grain. Like many another young and ambitious man of that period he had incurred obligations in the purchase of land and stock which were impossible of adjustment in a day and the panic of 1873 wrecked his fortunes overnight. Nothing daunted he went to Kansas City and applied for a job. For several years he found employment on the Daily Journal newspaper of that city. During his service he traveled all over the West and saw the first stakes driven in some of the most famous of mining camps of the country. Then he went on to the lecture platform and covered a circuit embracing the states of Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. While thus engaged in he! was elected to the Kansas State Senate and served four years in that the body, taking a leading part in the enactment of the present law for the proper control of the railroads of that state, for a law to vitalize the prohibitory amendment to the constitution and for legislation to give the agricultural college its proper position among the higher educational institutions of the state. At the end of his senatorial term he was appointed inspector of the general land office, a position he still held for two years. Upon the accession of President Cleveland, Col. Greene resigned, believing that his position should be held by a person in sympathy with the administration. This he did voluntarily, although Secretary Lamar urged him to remain. The love of newspaper work induced him to buy a country paper and take up the congenial employment of an editor, but before he had completed his second year at this, he was unanimously elected a member of the board of railroad commissione! rs of his state. At the end of the term he was re-elected and served continuously for six years. To escape the ills that are incident to sedentary life, he found time during the six years to stump the state in three campaigns, to occupy the various chairs in the Grand Army of the Republic from adjutant of a Post to Department Commander; to serve as mayor of his town and to lecture in a dozen counties for the benefit of libraries and literary societies. Then he became private secretary for a member of Congress and spent two years in Washington. After this he was reinstated as inspector of the General Land Office, the administration having again become Republican. In this position he traveled from Puget Sound to Florida, examining the 120 land offices and scores of offices of surveyor’s general. 1900 he was called in from the field to organize and become the first chief of the Division of Forestry. In recognition of his valuable services in the opening of the Kiowa-Commanche lands in Oklahoma, he was promoted to be special inspector for the Secretary of the I! nterior, a place of the most intimate relationship and confidence in all affairs of administration. While in disposition Green unearthed the gigantic land frauds in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Idaho and Kansas and secured the indictment of many prominent officers of the United States and that of the several states named, together with capitalists, adventures and grafters generally. Many of these were convicted and served prison sentences. The last petition under the general government held by Col. Greene was that of superintendent of Platt National Park in Eastern Oklahoma. This is a famous health and pleasure resort, visited by an average of 25,000 persons annually. Here he built roads and bridges and planned and platted lawns, flower gardens and playgrounds; built bandstands, pavilions and pleasure boats and entertained many notables of the land, including Congressmen, Senators, Governors, Generals, rail-road magnates and money kings. Finally the life became! a trifle to strenuous for comfort with the mercury at or above one hu ndred degrees for months at a time and after three years of service there Greene resigned and returned to the Pacific Coast, which has been his home ever since. Colonel Greene was a man of strong character and impressive personality. He possessed many sterling qualities and to know him was to admire and love him. Besides his widow, he is survived by five children as follows: Mrs. Lewis E. Eddy of Berwyn, Md., Mrs. Jessie G. Harris of Vancouver, Wash.; Arthur A. Greene of Sacramento, California; Mrs. Henry F. Mason, Topeka, Kansas, and Mrs. Carrie G. Keller of Hood River. ----------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 20, 1918, page 3 COL. A.R. GREEN BURIED SUNDAY The funeral services of A.R. Green, civil war veteran and for many years a prominent citizen of Portland, who passed away Saturday afternoon, were held Sunday afternoon, interment following at Idlewilde cemetery. Members of Canby Post, G.A.R., were pall bearers. Rev. M.L. Hutton officiated. Mr. Green, known to all his comrades as Col. Green, a native of Illinois, was 76 years old. He served during the Civil war with the 9th Kansas Cavalry. Mr. Green, whose wife survives, moved from Stevenson, Wn., to Hood River two years ago. The following sons and daughters survive: Mrs. Julia E. Eddy, of Berwyn, Md.; Mrs. J.G. Harris, of Vancouver, Wash., where she teaches at a school for the blind; Arthur M. Green, formerly dramatic critic of the Oregonian, who is now connected with the Sacramento, Calif., Union; Mrs. H.J. Mason, of Topeka, Kansas, wife of Supreme Judge Mason, of Kansas, and Mrs. Carrie G. Keller, of Hood River. Two of Mr. Green’s nephews, Heil Green, a linotype operator on the Oregonian, and Charles Green, member of a company of the medical corps stationed at Vancouver Barracks, were here for the funeral services. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GEARY, BROWN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/311 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., May 12, 1910, page 2 MRS. H.R. GEARY Mrs. H.R. Geary died in Hood River May 4, 1910, aged 65 years. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the undertaker’s parlors in Hood River, conducted by Rev. J.G. Tate, assisted by Dr. T.B. Ford. Appropriate solos were rendered by Mrs. Fred Tate, accompanied by Miss Nellie Tate at the organ. The remains were interred in Idlewilde cemetery. The floral offerings from relatives and friends were many and beautiful. Achsah Brown was born January 28, 1845, in Pompey, New York, and was married to R.H. Geary, July 3, 1864. In the year 1867 she, with her husband and one child, moved to Plainview, Minn., in which place they lived until 1894. In that year the family moved to St. Paul, where they resided until 1907, when they came to Hood River, where her husband died September 28, 1909. The surviving members of the family are George H. and Arthur B. of St. Paul, James E. of Pine River, Minn., and Susan A. of Hood River. On Wednesday evening, May 4, at 7 o’clock the silent messenger came in and summoned her gentle, loving spirit home. For more than three years the fatal disease had slowly but surely been sapping the life of this patient sufferer. Her friends all knew and she also realized the fact that it was only a question of brief time when she must succumb to its direful ravages. But during those long years of anxiety and suffering, not a word of complaint did she utter. Not a sign of fear did she manifest, but silently, uncomplainingly she bore the cross which Providence had given her to bear and with true Christian grace and fortitude, performed as best she could, the duties of each passing hour. Always a loving wife, a kind and affectionate mother, a generous neighbor, she was more solicitous about the welfare of others than of herself. She is that rest now, her troubles are over, she has gone to a brighter and better world than this and we cannot nor would we do otherwise than say “The Lord’s Will be Done.” A Friend. ------------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., May 11, 1910, page 3 MRS. H.R. GEARY Mrs. H.R. Geary died at the home of her daughter in this city Wednesday, May 4th. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Bartmess chapel, services being conducted by Rev. J.G. Tate. Burial was in Idlewilde cemetery. Mrs. Geary’s name was Achsah Brown and the following tribute to her life is contributed by a friend: Achsah Brown was born January 28, 1845, in Syracuse, N.Y., and married to H.R. Geary July 3, 1864. In the year 1867 she, with her husband and one child moved to Plainview, Minn., in which place they lived until 1894 when the family moved to St. Paul, where they lived until 1907, when they came to Hood River, where her husband died September 28, 1909. The surviving members of her family are George H. and Arthur B. of St. Paul, James E. of Pine River, Minn., and Susanna A. of Hood River, Oregon. On Wednesday evening, May 4, 1910 at 7 o’clock the silent messenger came and summoned her gentle, loving spirit home. For more than three years the fatal disease had slowly but surely been sapping the life of this patient sufferer. Her friends all knew, and she also realized the fact that it was only a question of brief time when she must succumb to its direful ravages. But during those long years of anxiety and suffering, not a word of complaint did she utter. Not a sign of fear did she manifest, but silently, uncomplainingly she bore the cross which Providence had given her to bear and with true Christian grace and fortitude, performed as best she could, the duties of each passing hour. Always a loving wife, a kind and affectionate mother, a generous neighbor, she was more solicitous about the welfare of others than of herself. She is that rest now, her troubles and sorrows are over. She has gone to a brighter and better world than this and we cannot nor would not do otherwise than say “The Lord’s Will be Done.” A Friend. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/310 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 4, 1920, page 1 J.H. GILL DIES VERY SUDDENLY The many Hood River friends of J.H. Gill, for many years a resident of the Heights, were deeply grieved and shocked last Thursday when news arrived here of his death early that morning at Sheridan, where for several months he and Mrs. Gill have been making their home with their son, Charles Gill. The shock was all the more felt because Mr. Gill had just arrived home after a visit here. While in the city he called on friends and commenced on the good health that had been his in the Sheridan district. While he had been seriously ill when living here, the Yamhill climate seemed to agree with him. News of Mr. Gill’s death came in a telegram to W.H. Taft, Mrs. Gill’s brother, who hastened at once to Sheridan. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Portland crematorium. Other surviving children are Verne Gill, of Bellingham, and Miss Edith Gill, a veteran United States Army nurse. The following were in Portland for the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Peffer, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Taft and F.M. Slavens. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILMORE, VAN AUSTEN, MARCHBANK, BISHOP Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/309 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 23, 1921, page 5 MRS. GILMORE BURIED THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Gilmore, of Lyle, Wash., whose death occurred at The Dalles hospital Sunday, were conducted at the graveside, Idlewilde cemetery, Tuesday, Rev. Gabriel Sykes, pastor of the Asbury Methodist church, officiating. Mrs. Gilmore, formerly Mrs. Margaret Van Austen, died suddenly. She is survived by her husband and two children. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.O. Van Austen, who moved from here three years ago, reside at Lyle. Two aunts of the deceased, Mrs. C.B. Marchbank and Mrs. A.W. Bishop, also survive. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EHRCK, WILKINS, EGGERT, McFARLANE, HENDON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/308 Message Board Post: The Hood River News-Letter, Hood River, OR., April 17, 1912, page 3 MRS. CAROLINE EHRCK Mrs. Caroline Ehrck, who has been a resident of this county since 1879, passed away at an early hour Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James H. Eggert, at Odell. She had been in failing health for several months and was recently taken seriously ill while visiting Mrs. Eggert. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Union church at Odell. Interment was made in the Pine Grove cemetery. On account of Mrs. Ehrck’s long residence here and her many estimable qualities, she had made a large circle of friends who will mourn her loss. Besides her husband, William L. Ehrck, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. J.D. Hendon and Mrs. J. McFarlane of Portland and Mrs. James H. Eggert, and two sons, O.H. and W.C. Ehrck of Odell. ------------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 18, 1912,page 12 PIONEER WOMAN BURIED SUDAY Caroline Wilkins was born in Ransbourg, Germany, July 18, 1852. She was married to William L. Ehrck in her old home country in 1871. She came with her husband to America in 1872, locating at Chicago, Ill., where they remained two years, then they went to Clinton, Iowa, where they remained five years, coming to Oregon in March, 1879. Their first year in Oregon was spent on the Chas. Ehrck place and in March, 1870, they moved into their new house on the homestead, where they lived until five years ago this spring, when they moved into the new house now occupied by their son, W.C. Ehrck, and his family, and their son, O.H. Ehrck. In July of this same year, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Ehrck took several months for rest and pleasure, visiting relatives and friends at various points in the United States and Europe, returning in January to their home. Three years ago when they went to Portland, where they made their home from April to July, when they purchased property in the city of Hood River, where they have been at home ever since. Mrs. Ehrck has been in poor health for the past two years and all that medical skill and loving care could do for her has been done, but she grew worse and two weeks ago last Friday was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Eggert, where she passed away at 3 a.m., Saturday, April 13, spending her last days on the same farm, though in a different house. She is survived by her husband, William L. Ehrck, her daughters, Mrs. J.H. Eggert, of Odell, Mrs. J.D. Hendon and Mrs. McFarlane, of Portland, and her sons, O.H. Ehrck and W.C. Ehrck, and five grandsons and one granddaughter as well as many other relatives and many, many friends. Her life was one of thoughtfulness for others and those who were near and dear to her are heartbroken at her going. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, a short prayer service at the home of J.H. Eggert, M.D. Odell officiating, singing by Mr. and Mrs. Guy F. Smith and Mrs. Stanion and Will Smith. A service at the Union church, with Rev. Troy Shelley and M.D. Odell officiating, the singers as before. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery, where three years ago Mrs. Ehrck’s father and mother were laid away, as was one daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ehrck. The esteem in which she was held was shown by the very large number of people from every walk of life, who were in attendance at the funeral service and the evidences of genuine sorrow on every countenance. The floral offerings were very beautiful. One by one the pioneers are passing and their pioneer friends and those who are later friends, but who appreciate them and know something of their struggles in carving out from the forest this beautiful valley of homes, grieve with their bereaved ones and extend to them sincerest sympathy in their time of trial. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EHRCK, WILKKINS, EGGERT, HENDEN, HENDON, McFARLANDMcFARLANE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/307 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., April 2, 1913, page 3 WILLIAM EHRCK William Ehrck, aged 68 years, pioneer and wealthy apple grower of Hood River, died in Portland, Friday, March 28. The remains were shipped to Hood River for interment. Mr. Ehrck was born in Germany and emigrated to America in 1872 and settled in Illinois where he spent several years farming. He moved to Oregon and came to Hood River in the year 1879 and took up a homestead at what is now known as Odell and engaged in general farming and later entered the fruit growing industry and by thrift and economy forged rapidly to the front and soon became one of the lauders of the valley. The deceased was one of Hood River’s most honored and respected citizens. Mrs. Ehrck died about two years ago and there was left of the union five children: Mrs. J.H. Eggert, W.C. and O.H. Ehrck of Hood River, Mrs. J.G. Heudon and Mrs. James McFarland of Portland. Mr. Ehrck was one of the organizers of the National Apple Company and a heavy stockholder in the concern. He was a member of the Lutheran church and lodge of Elks. The funeral services were held at the Pine Grove church Sunday, under the auspices of the Elks lodge. Rev. Troy Shelley officiated at the services. Interment was made in Pine Grove cemetery. ----------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 3, 1913, page 5 WILLIAM EHRCK William Ehrck was born in Hamburg, Germany, Jan. 1, 1845. He was married to Carolina Wilkins in 1871. He, with his wife, came to America in 1872, locating in Chicago, Ill., where they remained two years, going then to Clinton, Ia. Five years later they came to Oregon, stopping for the first year on the Chas. Ehrck place now leased by J.H. Eggert. In 1880 they moved to their homestead, 40 acres of which with orchard and good building, remains in Mr. Ehrck’s name at the present time. Beginning with July, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Ehrck enjoyed a well earned vacation, spending several months visiting relatives and friends in several states in this country and in Germany. They returned home in January and remained for about two years, then went to Portland where they resided a few months, when they purchased property in Hood River and made this their home until Mrs. Ehrck’s death in April, 1912. Since that time Mr. Ehrck has stopped with his children, sometimes in Odell at other times in Portland. Several months ago he went to Portland for a visit with his daughters, but failed in health and on Friday, March 28, at 11:20 a.m., he passed away at the home of his daughter, Emma. Skilled physicians and loving hands did all that could be done but disease could not be stayed and his children this relatives and friends grieve. Five children, Mrs. J.H. Eggert, of Odell, Mrs. D. Henden and Mrs. James McFarlane, Portland, and O.H. and W.C. Ehrck, of Odell, six grandchildren, Elmer, Louis, and Fred Eggert and Thelma and Lloyd Ehrck, of Odell and Floyd McCoy, of Portland, and other relatives survive him and today we extend sincere sympathy at this time. William Ehrck was one of the pioneers of Hood River valley and he with his family carved from the forest a competence. In the earlier days years he worked at his trade as plasterer and mason, as well as at clearing the land from which he would later harvest fruit and other products and he shared in the privations of the earlier settlers in this valley that is now a valley of beautiful homes. He was ever honest and industrious and was respected by those who knew him. At that time of his death he was a stockholder in the First National bank of Hood River and in the Home Telephone Co. He was interested in the National Apple Co. and in the Gibraltar rock quarry. His funeral was held Sunday, March 30, from the Pine Grove church, interment in Pine Grove cemetery. A peculiar coincidence was that both Mr. and Mrs. Ehrck’s funerals were held the Sunday following Easter, Mrs. Ehrck’s in April last year, and Mr. Ehrck’s in March of this year. The Elks, of which order Mr. Ehrck was a member, attended the funeral in a body and had a part in the service. There were many old friends as well as later ones who came, thus giving evidence of their esteem. Rev. Troy Shelley and M.D. Odell officiated and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith sang tenderly and with feeling. There were many beautiful floral pieces in white and colors, carrying with them messages of love from relatives, friends and brother Elks. -------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 3, 1913, page 5 CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to our friends of this community and to the members of The Dalles Lodge of Elks, who by their kind expressions of sympathy aided us in our time of bereavement at the time of the death of our father. The Children of William Ehrck. ----------------------------------------- ELKS HONOR THEIR DEPARTED BROTHER Despite the rain storm that prevailed Sunday about fifty members of the B.P.O.E formed a funeral cortege here and proceeded in automobiles to Pine Grove to pay the last tribute to William Ehrck, a pioneer of the valley who recently retired from active orchard work and was residing in Portland with his daughters. Mr. Ehrck was a member of The Dalles Lodge 303, and a large number of the members of the neighboring city were here for the funeral services. Mr. Ehrck died in Portland last Friday shortly before noon. He had been in poor health for more than a year and had been confined to a hospital in Portland. The funeral services were conducted at the Pine Grove church, after which interment followed at the Pine Grove cemetery. Mr. Ehrck left surviving five children -- Mrs. Emma Hendon and Mrs. Mary McFarlana, of Portland; and Mrs. J.H. Eggert, O.H. and W.C. Ehrck, of this valley. Members of the Elks lodge from The Dalles attending the funeral were: T.A. Hudson, T.W. Hill, M.D. Rorick, Geo. Ferguson, H.S. Harkness, G.W. Grabler, Leo McInery, Gus Pearson, C.F. Stubling and W.C. Fredden. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EMERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/306 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 24, 1918, page 1 A.J. EMERSON MEETS DEATH UNDER AUTO A.J. Emerson, 77 years old and a resident of Hood River up to a few years ago, was killed near Medford the last of the week by being run over by an auto. Mr. Emerson had been out on a fishing trip with a number of friends. When the party were ready to start back Mr. Emerson started to crank the car. His friends urged him not to attempt this because of his age, but he insisted upon doing so. As he spun the motor the car leaped forward, knocked Mr. Emerson down and ran over him, the injuries resulting in his death. The body was brought to Hood River yesterday for interment. Mrs. Emerson accompanied the remains. Before moving to Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson owned a ranch near the Barrett school. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EMERY, BEERUP, COLE, CORNELL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/305 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 5, 1923, page 12 MRS. H.D. EMERY DIES IN PORTLAND Mrs. Minnie Adeline, wife of Harry D. Emery, died in Portland last Saturday. Mrs. Emery, aged 47, formerly resided here. The funeral services were held in Portland Monday and the body was forwarded to Lincoln, Nebr., Tuesday for interment. Mrs. Emery for the past several years had been in charge of the bead-work department of the Meier & Frank store in Portland. Her associates there paid her the highest tribute. Survivors are: Charles Beerup, father; Charles Beerup, Jr., brother, and Mrs. Jennie Cole, of Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Alice Cornell, sister, Los Angeles, Calif., and Lee and John Beerup, brothers, of Lincoln, Nebr. Mrs. D.P. Emery, of Summit, was in Portland at the time of the death of her daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Haviland, old friends of the family, were also called there Saturday. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ECCLES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/304 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 11, 1912, page 1 DAVID ECCLES IS STRICKEN SUDDENLY David Eccles, president of the Oregon Lumber Company and owner of a controlling interest in the Mt. Hood Railroad, died suddenly of heart trouble in Salt Lake City last week. Mr. Eccles and his associates went into the timber business in Hood River in 1888 and have operated extensively in and near Hood River ever since. Although Mr. Eccles was a resident of Utah, he spent a great deal of his time in Oregon and was well and favorably known in Hood River and around the state. He was in Portland recently and had just advised the management of his Hood River interests that he would be here to visit them this week. Few men, if any, have contributed more to the development of Hood River county and the State of Oregon than Mr. Eccles and he had many personal friends in this city who feel his death keenly. Besides his interests here, Mr. Eccles was president of the Amalgamated Sugar Company and of the Sumpter Valley Railroad. He was president of several banks in Utah and was also interested in the Ogden street Railway company and other electrical lines. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 12, 1912, page 1 DAVID ECCLES DIES AT SALT LAKE CITY David Eccles, president of the Amalgamated Sugar Company and one of the wealthiest citizens of Utah, died suddenly at the Emergency hospital here tonight of heart disease, was the statement of the dispatch received here last Thursday evening from Salt Lake City. Mr. Eccles was president of the Oregon Lumber Co. and of the Mount Hood railroad leading out from this city to Dee and Parkdale. He was heavily interested in lumber properties in Baker and Columbia counties and in a beat sugar factory at La Grande. Mr. Eccles came here frequently and was well known to many Hood River people. Although he had built up one of the largest fortunes of any businessman in the west he was very unostentatious and practiced the same frugal methods of living that enabled him to think clearly in his earlier life, when he was working hard to lay the foundations of his fortune. Charles T. Early, manager of the Eccles interests in this county, left last Friday afternoon for Salt Lake to be present for the funeral of Mr. Eccles, which was held Tuesday. During the funeral service of Mr. Eccles, which was held at the Tabernacle in Ogden Tuesday afternoon, all traffic was stopped on the lines of roadways of which he was chief owner at Baker and at this city. The funeral was one of the most largely attended ever held in Ogden, the railways running in special trains from points in Idaho and Utah. The commercial organizations of Salt Lake and Ogden passed resolutions on the death of Mr. Eccles. --------------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River., OR., December 19, 1912, page 8 DAVID ECCLES FINANCIAL GENIUS David Eccles, president of the Oregon Lumber Co. and the Mount Hood RR. Co. of this county and head of a score or more other large business enterprises in Utah, Oregon and Idaho, was one of the shrewdest financial geniuses in the northwest or the intermountain region. His great success was due to his keen perception of business relations, his understanding of man and his unceasingly application. The committee of the Ogden Clearing House association consisting of A.R. Heywood, E.A. Hoag and A.P. Bigelow, secretary, adopted the following resolutions on Mr. Eccles’ death: Whereas it has pleased an all wise Providence to take from our midst Ogden’s leading citizen and financial captain, Hon. David Eccles, and, Whereas it has been ordered that suitable expression be made of the great loss and public grief, Now be it resolved by the Ogden Clearing House association that while obediently bowing to the hand of our Divine Father, we testify to the great worth and distinguished character of the deceased. By his commanding genius as a man of affairs he hewed into conspicuous greatness an array of industrial and fiscal institutions that arrested the attention of the country. His magnificent touch breathed life into legitimate promotions, and his dynamic energy and far seeing courage driven on with an executive ability that was a marvel to an intelligent public produced results that not only brought rich rewards, but also built up and developed the intermountain section. To those who come after him we call attention that the people of three great states and more assemble to pay honor to his memory and to register a page in the history of time that shall never grow dim or become effaced. The laurels which rightly belong on his brow are and shall be placed there by his fellow townsmen who appreciate what he has done for the upbuilding of Ogden and the west, record their testimony with grateful and continuing appreciation. A.P. Bigelow, Secretary. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DETHMAN, JETTER, PETTERS Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/303 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 30, 1928, page 1 CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN MID-COLUMBIA Yesterday, March 29, Mrs. Chris Dethman celebrated the fiftieth year of residence in the Mid-Columbia district, and was the recipient of many congratulations. Mrs. Dethman was born in Clinton County, Iowa on August 18, 1866. Her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John Jetter, where of German descent and settled in Iowa in about the year 1864. Through a severe epidemic of typhoid fever when Mrs. Dethman (then Emma Jetter) was only four years old, her mother died, and her father, not being able to look after her properly, placed her in the care of the family of John Petters. Mr. and Mrs. Petters had four children of their own, yet they were delighted to take the little girl and raise her. John Petters had an old friend who was living at White Salmon, Wash., and he repeatedly wrote urging them to come to Oregon or Washington, saying there was a big opportunity for them in the West. He also sent them samples of wheat heads which he had grown on his place. These were of such magnificent size and beauty that they attracted much attention and interests of all who saw them. No one living in Iowa had ever seen such wheat and a number decided that they were justified in going West to secure cheap land and grow some of this fine wheat. It was in the early spring of 1878 that a party, consisting of Chas. Ehrck, John Kroeger and John Petters and family, including Emma Jetter, decided to move to the Far West to locate a new home. The party was to leave together on a specified date, but through some misunderstanding, Mr. Ehrck and Mr. Kroeger left a day or two sooner than the Petters family had expected. But they all met in San Francisco and continued their journey together, until they parted March 29, 1878, Mr. Ehrck and Mr. Kroeger left the boat at Hood River to locate in this valley, finally taking up homesteads in the Odell district. They are still living on part of their original homesteads. The Petters family left the boat at White Salmon to meet their old friends, who had been responsible for the party coming west. It was indeed a sad disappointment to the newly-arrived family when they reached White Salmon, as they had expected to find splendid level land that could be farmed, so that they might also raise some of that fine wheat that had lured them out west. Instead they found nothing but hills covered with timber, brush and rock boulders. Mr. Petters, however, after several months of direct contact with the fine mountain air and the beautiful mountain scenery, with an abundance of wild game in the woods and plenty of fine fish in the streams, decided that there might be possibilities if he would take up a homestead. So, with his family he homesteaded a tract of land six miles north of the town of White Salmon on what is now known as the R.D. Cameron place. The Northwestern electric power dam on the White Salmon River is located on a part of the old homestead. Mrs. Dethman was reared on this old homestead and received only a moderate amount of schooling, as she was obliged to go to a little schoolhouse located where the town of Bingen now is situated; this being the only schoolhouse in that section of the country. So it was necessary for the Petters children to ride two on a horse six miles to this school for about three months of the year, this being considered a school term in this particular district. In the summer months it became customary that Emma, the oldest one of the Petters’ family, to help in the harvesting of the hay crops for friends at Trout Lake and Camas Prairie, also to help with the milking of cows which she learned to do as well or even better than most men could do. It was in the summer of 1884, while Emma was helping Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dethman, who were at that time operating a large hay and dairy ranch at Camas Prairie that she met Chris Dethman, brother of John H. Dethman for the first time, and on November 20, 1884, at The Dalles, Emma Jetter became his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Dethman immediately after their marriage, went to Hood River, where Mr. Dethman had previously filed a claim to a homestead tract of land on the East Side, which has since been known as the Dethman ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Dethman remained on this ranch until 1911, when they moved to 911 Oak St., this city, and where they have since resided. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dethman: Frank C. Herman, Anna, Alfred, Laura, William McKinley, Jessie and Fred. Anna died when she was 15 years old. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

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/nZB.2ACE/249.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jeffrey, I tried to email you on this posting, but kicked back. I am a great great grandson of James Alexander McKissen. Please email me at mckissen@charter.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DUKES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/302 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 9, 1913, page 3 JOHN H. DUKES Grief and sorrow came to the citizens of Hood River Sunday when it was learned that Captain J.H. Dukes had passed away. Mr. Dukes was one of the Hood River’s pioneers and most respected citizens. Mr. Dukes moved from Illinois to Hood River with his family in the year 1886 where he has since resided. The deceased was a charter member of the Riverside Congregational church and for many years held the position of deacon and trustee. He was elected as city councilman and served the city for several years. Mr. Dukes enlisted in the civil war from Jefferson county, Ill., on the 24th day of June, 1861, and was mustered into the United States service in July, 1861, as a private of Capt. Robert D. Noleman’s Company H. 1st Regiment Illinois volunteer cavalry, Col. Thomas A. Marshall commanding. He was promoted to corporal of Company H., 1st Illinois Cavalry, to 1st Lieutenant Company B 110th regiment and to Captain of Company A consolidated. He was constantly with his commands during their service. He was also in charge of General Davis’ mounted escort on the march to the sea. Among some of the more important battles in which Mr. Dukes was engaged are the battles of Stone River, Woodbury, Chickamuga, Missionary Ridge, Siege of Atlanta, Campaign of the Carolinas and was present at the surrender of General Johnson’s army and participated in the Grand Review at Washington. The deceased was an honored member of the local G.A.R. of which he was a Past Commander. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon under the auspices of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. Rev. J.L. Hershner officiated. The deceased leaves besides a wife, two children, Helen A. and Henry M. Dukes. ------------------------------ The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 16, 1913, page 7 Includes portrait Captain John H. Dukes, honored Hood River citizen who died July 6, age 77 years. Mr. Dukes was Captain of Co. H. 1st Illinois Cavalry and served throughout the Civil war. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DUCKWALL, CALKINS, MASIKER, PAASCH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/301 Message Board Post: The Hood River County Sun, Hood River, OR., December 22, 1937, page 1 DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER OF HOOD RIVER Minnie Dorothea Duckwall, a resident of the Hood River for 50 years, died here Tuesday morning following a lingering illness. She was the wife of John Duckwall, president of Duckwall Bros., pioneer local fruit dealers. She had returned last May from a European tour and had become ill on the trip. She was born in Kiel, Germany, 53 years ago. She came to America 51 years ago, arriving at Hood River as a young child. Funeral services as announced by Anderson Funeral Home, will be held Thursday in the Asbury Methodist Church and will be conducted by Rev. R.A. Fedje at 2 p.m. Survivors are her husband, John Duckwall; three sons, John W., Richard A., and Charles Robert, of Hood River; two daughters, Dorathy D. and Marjorie J., Hood River; two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Calkins, Portland, and Mrs. Marie Masiker, Hood River; and three brothers, Hugo Paasch and Fred Paasch, Hood River, and William Paasch, Phoenix, Ariz. Interment will be at Idlewild cemetery. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOWNING, NUNAMAKER, McGUIRE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/300 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 24, 1932, page 1 TOM DOWNING IS CALLED BY DEATH Passing Comes When Orchardist Is At Home To Change Clothes To Act As Pallbearer The sudden death of Thomas Downing, Barrett rancher, last Saturday afternoon, came as a distinct shock to his many friends. Mr. Downing, who was only 49 years of age, had attended a spay meeting in the morning and went home to change his clothes to attend the funeral of Mr. King, at which he was to be one of the pallbearers. Leaving the bathroom of his Barrett home, Mr. Downing sank to the floor and died before anything could be done to aid him. Funeral services were held at the Anderson chapel on Monday afternoon, and were largely attended. Interment was at Idlewild cemetery. Surviving relatives are: Mrs. Margaret Downing, widow; two daughters, Irene and Isetta; son James, brother, M.O. Downing; half-brothers, Don and Floyd Nunamaker; half-sister, Mrs. W.H. McGuire, of Redding, Calif.; and mother, Mrs. J.R. Nunamaker. Mr. Downing was born in Eastern Oregon, and came to Hood River valley 17 years ago to engage in fruit growing. He was a very likable neighbor and had won many friends during his residence here. His daughter, Miss Irene Downing, is in missionary service. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeBUSSEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/299 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 30, 1910, page 1 “Death Lays Sudden Hand On Hood River Citizens” T.W. DeBUSSEY T.W. DeBussey died Sunday afternoon at the Cottage hospital, where he underwent an operation in the morning for the removal of a carbuncle from his neck. Mr. DeBussey had been suffering for some time with this trouble and although his condition was considered serious it was not thought to be critical. He rallied from the operation apparently in a strong condition and his death later was entirely unexpected. The deceased was well known and highly esteemed here, had successfully conducted a restaurant business for several years. He was born at Ravenswood, of West Virginia, November 13, 1867. When 17 years old he moved to Illinois. Later he went to Pasadena, Cal., where he bought property and lived for 15 years. Five years ago he traded his California property for orchard land at Mosier, and four years ago came to Hood River where he engaged in the restaurant business. Mr. DeBussey is survived by his wife and one child who reside here. His other relatives are in the east. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Bartmess chapel with services conducted by Rev. W.C. Gilmore. Thursday the body will be shipped to the Portland crematorium for incineration. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DICKERSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/298 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 30, 1910, page 1 “Death Lays Sudden Hand On Hood River Citizens” HAROLD W. DICKERSON Harold W. Dickerson, who has been a resident of Hood River for about two years, died at the North Pacific sanitarium early Sunday morning from the effects of appendicitis. Mr. Dickerson was first taken with this trouble about ten days ago and was at once taken to the sanitarium, when he was operated on by Dr. Coffey. Later Drs. Rocky and Barr were called in as consulting physicians. The trouble, however, was so deep seated that he failed to rally. Mr. Dickerson was less than 30 years old, in robust health and just in the prime of his young manhood. He had made many friends here who were very much shocked to learn of his death. For some time he had charge of the ranch of Dickerson & Peck on the east side, and recently with his brother, W.B. Dickerson, bought some valuable property. He came here from Minnesota. The body of the deceased, accompanied by W.B. Dickerson, left Monday for New York where it will be interred in the family burying ground on Long Island. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CRADLEBAUGH, DOWNING Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/297 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 26, 1918, page 1 GLACIER’S FIRST EDITOR PASSES J.H. Cradlebaugh Dies At Salem S.F. Blythe, Who Purchased the Pioneer Paper from Mr. Cradlebaugh, pays Fine Tribute to the Veteran (The following sketch of the life of John H. Cradlebaugh, first editor of the Glacier, is written by S.F. Blythe, who succeeded him as a local publisher.) With deep regret and sorrow pioneers of the Hood River learned last week of the death of John H. Cradlebaugh. He died at Salem, Ore., December 17, aged 70 years. He leaves a widow, a son, Rudy Cradlebaugh, and a step-daughter. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, but spent his early boyhood with relatives at Dover, Tenn. Dover is a small town on the Cumberland river, where Fort Donnelson is situated. The wooded hills, the valleys and creeks about Dover, where the Union and Confederate armies maneuvered and fought during the battle, were familiar scenes to the youth who in after years was to become the first editor in Hood River and a writer of renown throughout the Pacific coast. His father was a colonel in the Union army. In some of his campaigns in the west his son, John Cradlebaugh, accompanied him. The boy got to see a good deal of the war though he was too young to enlist. At the close of the war Col. Cradlebaugh was appointed by President Johnson United States ju! dge for Nevada. His son, John, accompanied him to that famous mining section where at that date rich strikes were daily made. In the “wild and woolly” atmosphere of the mining camps John Cradlebaugh grew to manhood. It was here he gained his knowledge of metallurgy. After a varied career as prospector and mining expert he drifted to San Francisco and later to the state of Washington. At Goldendale was his first venture into journalism. At The Dalles for several years he published the Wasco County Sun. In June, 1889, Geo. T. Prather started the Hood River Glacier and John Cradlebaugh was made its first editor. The type for the embryo venture was set up in the office of the Wasco Sun and the paper printed there for three months. Mr. Prather had taken subscriptions for only three months and at the expiration of that time gave the goodwill of the paper over to John Cradlebaugh. The latter bought a press and type, moved to Hood River and built a house on the southwest corner of Oak and Third streets, the front room of the house being used for the printing office while the balance! was occupied as a residence. The same house now stands on the south of the same block, fronting on State street. Two stately oak trees stood in front of his door in Third street. Here, under his own “vine and fig tree,” as he termed it, John Cradlebaugh had a home he cherished, and here he spent the happiest days of his life. The little Glacier, with the aid of a light law practice, made a living for the family. For three or four years the Glacier made its weekly visits replete with witticisms by its editor as well as profound editorials. John Cradlebaugh had a great faith in the resources and possibilities of Hood River valley. He took a leading part in the affairs of the community. This was before the days of big apple orchards. Strawberries were the main crop. Hard times came to Hood River. With no organized shipping agency, returns on the berries shipped did not pan out as they should. Then came the disastrous year of 1894, when the big flood in the Columbia washed out our railroad for 60 miles and berries could not be shipped, they rotted on the vine. John Cradlebaugh, like the rest of the pioneers, had no income. There was nothing doing, nothing to hold a man of his genius. He went to The Dalles and assumed editorial charge of the Daily Chronicle. After a year or two he went to Portland and for a time was on the editorial staff of the Oregon Journal there. Fifteen years ago he went to Salem and was employed as editorial writer on the Capital Journal up to the time of his death. John Cradlebaugh was a man of rare talent. His book of poems, published several years ago, is cherished by his old-time friends of Hood River. He was a genial, all-souled fellow, with a fund of humor delightful to his associates. ------------------------------------ (From Portland Spectator) Many a man in the northwest country will regret that Colonel John H. Cradlebaugh, of Salem, is dead. Newspapermen -- those who in past years have touched elbows with him, here or other where, will be sorry that he has at last laid down his pencil. The day was never dark or somber where Colonel Cradlebaugh was. He dealt in sunshine and smiles, not in shadows and tears. Yet he had his full share of sorrow and disappointment. Wealth came to him in his young manhood, and, fickle as the gold that comes from the mine often is, again left him poor. But though his flitting competence robbed him of luxury and of ease, it did not take from him the treasure of his optimism or his ability to see the good in others and in life. Colonel Cradlebaugh was an optimist. He smiled as he went his way, and others, touched with his contagion, smiled with him. In delightful verse and prose, he wove the sunshine into the things of which he wrote throughout his long service in the newspaper field, and left the imprint of his own cheer upon the minds and hearts of those he touched. The world needs men such as John Cradlebaugh was in life. It misses such men when death calls them. ------------------------------------- The Daily Capitol Journal, Salem, OR., December 17, 1918, page 1 Includes portrait COL. CRADELBAUGH HAS “GONE WEST” Colonel John H. Cradlebaugh, pioneer miner, journalist and poet died at his home, 1705 Saginaw street, this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock after an illness of several months. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, R.B. Cradlebaugh, now with the San Francisco Chronicle, and a step daughter, Miss Minnie Downing. As a journalist in the early mining days of Nevada, he was associated with Mark Twain. His mining associates were the Floods and Sharons, famous in later years in the bonanza of mining history of Nevada. He was born in Ohio, son of a veteran of the Civil war. A longing for the west in his early days brought him to the exciting scenes of Virginia City and other early mining camps of the west. In his newspaper work he spent several years at The Dalles and at Hood River, later becoming associated with several Portland papers. Coming to Salem about 15 years ago, he became associated with E. Hofer in the management and editorial work of the Capital Journal. With this paper he was active until stricken a few months ago by the illness that proved fatal. His poems known best in the city were collected and published under the title of “Illihee, or Songs of the Good Country.” Besides his acquaintanceship with Mark Twain in the early mining days of Nevada, at one time he was associated with Bret Harte in newspaper work. His friends numbered almost all of the man who made the early history of Nevada famous. His friends numbered in Salem and throughout the state were legion. Always ready with the ready hand of comradeship, “the Colonel” as he was affectionately termed by those who knew him best, filled a unique and tender place in the hearts of a host of admirers. A brilliant mind, a keen wit, a ready smile, and marked loyalty to his friends were only a few of the characteristics that made him a man outstanding among his fellowmen and the events of his day. ------------------------------------- The Oregon Statesman, Salem, OR., December 18, 1918, page 1 LAST MAN OF NOTED SCHOOL PASSES AWAY Colonel John H. Cradelbaugh, Well Known Journalist, Writer and Frontiersman Answers Call CARIED CAREER LED IN FAR WESTERN STATES Published Volume of Poems Shows Wit and Humor of Versatile Mind John H. Cradlebaugh, considered by those who know him best as the last of the school of journalists and writers that produced Mark Twain, Bret Harte and Bill Nye, died at his home in Salem, 1705 Saginaw street, at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. He was 70 years old. Colonel Cradlebaugh was compelled by illness to leave his work on the telegraphic desk of the Daily Capital Journal several months ago. Sunday he was feeling better than for some time but late Sunday night he was attacked by a hemorrhage of the stomach and his death was not unexpected. Colonel Cradlebaugh was of versatile ability and had a varied career. He was a native of Ohio, but when a lad came to Nevada where his father was a federal judge under appointment by President Buchanan, and it was he who tried the perpetrators of the famous Mountain Meadows massacred in Utah. The son also became a lawyer and at one time served as district attorney at Carson City. As a newspaperman in the early days of Nevada he was associated with Mark Twain and Bret Harte, and as a miner with the Sharons and the Floods who were famous in the mining history of that state. Virginia City and other points where gold miners thronged attracted Mr. Cradlebaugh and he himself amassed a number of fortunes. At one time he is reputed to have been a millionaire, but subsequent speculations were unfortunate. His wealth was gathered mainly in the best days of the famous Comstock lode. Colonel Cradlebaugh was among the first, if not the first, of the prospectors, who searched Alask! a for gold. His prospecting was well distributed over the west and in Oregon he prospected in most of the important mining regions. Colonel Cradlebaugh followed the newspaper occupation in Oregon for many years. He founded the Hood River Glacier, ran a newspaper at The Dalles, was connected with Portland newspapers and 15 years ago took a position on the Daily Capital Journal of Salem when the paper was published by Col. E. Hofer. He had been connected with that newspaper almost continuously since, until he became ill. As an editorial writer Colonel Cradlebaugh showed clean wit and a delightful humor. He had a wide knowledge of literature, particularly of the poetic, and was himself a verse writer of much ability. The one volume that he published carries an Indian title which translated is “Songs of the Good Country.” Many of the poems are humorous or are clothed with the atmosphere of the mining days. Colonel Cradlebaugh was a kindly man who never withheld a helping hand from any person in need. In a newspaper offices he was highly esteemed by his associates and his best friends knew him as a neighbor of genuine worth. He leaves a wife, a stepdaughter, Miss Minnie Downing, and a son, R.B. Cradlebaugh, who holds a desk position on the San Francisco Chronicle. The funeral will be conducted by the Masons and will probably be held from the home Thursday. The arrangements are being made by N.D. Elliott and Charles H. Fisher. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COOPER, GALLOWAY, FERGUSON, THOMPSON, NORTHUP, KOBERG, COOPER, THOMAS, BAYLEY, FISH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/296 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 25, 1924, page 5 D.J. COOPER, WASCO PIONEER, IS DEAD (From The Dalles Chronicle of last Friday.) Daniel J. Cooper, a pioneer of Wasco county, died yesterday afternoon at the Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. Mr. Cooper was 88 years of age and is survived by his wife and 14 of their 15 sons and daughters. Mr. Cooper was born in Tennessee but moved with his parents to Missouri when he was 2 years old. When he was 20 years of age Mr. Cooper came to California with an uncle, but returned to Missouri in 1861. He enlisted in Company D. of the 76th Missouri regiment, took part in several skirmishes and battles of the Civil war, and was honorably discharged with the rank of second lieutenant. He was one of the oldest members of the James W. Nesmith post of the G.A.R. here. In 1863, with his wife and two children, one of whom was born on the plains, Mr. Cooper arrived in Oregon by ox-team, having made the journey with a train including his father and a large family of brothers and sisters. Settling in Polk county, Mr. Cooper remained for 20 years in the Willamette valley before coming to eastern Oregon where he lived on a ranch on the Ten Mile creek and in The Dalles. In politics Mr. Cooper was Republican, and represented this section several times on committees to the state legislature. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention which nominated the late Warren G. Harding president. Mrs. Cooper, who survives her husband, makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Francis V. Galloway, of this city, Mrs. Galloway being her youngest daughter. Sons and daughters who survive are: Dr. Belle Ferguson, of Seaside; C.C. Cooper, of Dufur; Mrs. James Thompson, of Lewiston, Ida.; E.N. Cooper, of Billings, Mont.; Mrs. C.I. Thomas, of Troutdale; Mrs. F.W. Bayley, of The Dalles; Cyrus Cooper, of The Dalles; Mrs. Ruth Cooper Fish, of Los Angeles; Daniel J. Cooper, of Montana; Mrs. Virgilia Northup, of Portland; Lieutenant Colonel A.J. Koberg, of Portland, and Mrs. Francis V. Galloway, of The Dalles. Another son, Lynn Cooper, died as a small boy. Also surviving are 44 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Crandall chapel with Rev. Bryant C. Preston, pastor of the Congregational church, officiating. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COURTRIGHT, TATRO Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/295 Message Board Post: The Hood River News-Letter, Hood River, OR., March 30, 1907, page 1 GEO. N. COURTRIGHT DIES SUDDENLY George N. Courtright, who died suddenly at his residence on the hill Tuesday, March 26, was aged 71 years, 5 months and 23 days. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, although he was quite aged and not strong, having come here from the Minnesota, for the benefit of his health, in 1905. Funeral was held by Rev. Gilmore Thursday and interment made by J.E. Nichols in Idlewild cemetery. Mrs. Mr. Courtright was born in New Jersey, and came to Iowa in an early day, living there until 35 years of age when he moved to Minnesota and lived at Fertile, Minn., 29 years. From there he came to Hood River, as before stated, for his health, arriving March 6, 1905. He came down town in the forenoon Tuesday, and was at the Mount Hood hotel. A lady friend of the family accompanied him home and rendered great assistance at the time of his demise. Mr. Courtright ate very heartily at his midday lunch, and after the meal sat down in his easy chair to take a quiet smoke. His wife and daughter were working in the room, and his daughter, who noticed him breathing heavily, spoke to him and told him he had better lie down and sleep. As he did not reply, they looked closer and from his strange appearance realized that something was wrong. A neighbor was called and physician summoned as quickly as possible, but nothing could be done to resuscitate him. Mr. Courtright was a most highly esteemed citizen in both his Iowa and Minnesota homes. He was a member of both the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges and a faithful, consistent Christian all his life. He was also a member of the G.A.R. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. H.C. Tatro and Miss Myrtis Courtright, to mourn him. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COPPLE, WILLIAMSON, NORTON, TAYLOR, KEPLER, FISHER Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/294 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 19, 1918, page 1 GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED HERE Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Copple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home here Saturday. All of their children were present and 12 of their 14 grandchildren. A bounteous family dinner was served at noon, after which members of the Women’s Relief Corps, Canby Post, G.A.R., and neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Copple were entertained. The W.R.C. had donated the golden wedding cakes for the occasion and all joined in congratulating the bride and groom, both of whom were in the best of health and spirits. Mr. Copple is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 11th Illinois Infantry. He is a past commander of the local G.A.R. post. Mrs. Copple’s maiden name was Alice Williamson and both she and her husband are natives of Illinois. The wedding took place in Marion County, that state. They have been residents of Hood River since 1886. The children who were here for that happy event included R.A. Copple, mayor of Marshfield, Sergeant Hugh W. Copple, stationed with the field artillery at Fort Stevens, Claud E. Copple of Hood River and the following daughters living in Portland: Mrs. Cora L. Norton, Mrs. Bertha Taylor, Mrs. Lillie Fisher, Miss Caroline Copple and Mrs. Edith Kepler. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.