This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CLARK, BRAZELTON, HILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/293 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 25, 1918, page 6 MRS. NEWTON CLARK PASSES IN SLEEP Mrs. Mary Ann Clark, aged 80 years and a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, was found dead in bed Saturday morning by her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Brazelton, of Portland. Mrs. Clark, whose health had been failing for some time, had not recovered the shock of the death of her husband, the late Newton Clark, who passed away at the Brazelton home in Portland June 21. She was much improved, however, and her daughter, who came here with her the first of last week for a visit at the old home, was cheered by the enjoyment her mother seemed to take in a ride over the valley Friday night. Mrs. Clark on retiring seemed to be in better health and spirits than usual. Following her husband, who came out the year before, Mrs. Clark and children arrived in the Hood River valley in 1878. Her husband, who rose from the ranks of the private to a first lieutenancy during the Civil war, was prominent in the Oregon G.A.R. circles, having been commander of the Oregon department for a term. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clark were prominent in Hood River pioneer circles. In addition to Mrs. Brazelton, Mrs. Clark is survived by a son, W.L. Clark, who recently moved from here to Portland. A peculiar coincident of the death of Mrs. Clark, was that at that time of her passing she had reached the exact age of her husband, who passed away at the home of his son-in-law, W.B. Brazelton, at the age of 80 years and 24 days. Mrs. Clark was exactly the same age at the time of her death. -------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 24, 1918, page 6 MRS. NEWTON CLARK Mrs. Newton Clark passed peacefully away Friday night at her home in this city. She had returned here from Portland a week previously, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Braselton. She was delighted to be again in her home and spent the week apparently in the best of health and spirits. On Friday evening she accompanied friends on an auto ride in the valley, which she thoroughly enjoyed, after which she retired for the night. When Mrs. Braselton called her mother Saturday morning she received no response and she then discovered that her mother’s spirit had taken its flight during the night. Mrs. Clark’s death followed that of her husband by almost exactly a month, Mr. Clark having passed away in Portland the 22nd of last month. Mrs. Clark, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Hill, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 80 years ago the 26th of last month. When she was a month old she was brought to this country by her parents, who first settled in Ohio. A few years later they moved to Baraboo, Wisconsin, where Mrs. Clark grew to womanhood and where her marriage occurred in 1860. Ten years later they moved to the Territory of Dakota, where they took up a homestead. In 1877 they came to Hood River and Mrs. Clark continued to cheerfully bear the many hardships of pioneer life. Like her husband, she was possessed of a cheery nature, kindly and helpful, which endeared her to many friends. She faithfully performed all the duties of a helpmeet and mother, finding her chief joy in the performance of the home duties which may her a beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Clark came of sturdy Scottish stock. Out of a family of nine children, four brothers and two sisters survive her. She is also survived by two children, Mrs. W.H. Braselton of Portland and W.L. Clark of this city. A remarkable coincidence in connection with the death of Mr. and Mrs. Clark was the fact that they both lived to be exactly the same age, even to the day. At the time of their death both Mr. and Mrs. Clark were aged 80 years and 24 days. 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: CLARK, BRAZELTON, HILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/292 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 27, 1918, page 4 NEWTON CLARK, PIONEER, IS DEAD A telephone message conveying news of the death in Portland Friday of Newton Clark, prominent Hood River pioneer, brought a shock to the general public and grief to his Grand Army comrades. Fond of the out of doors, Mr. Clark spent much time in early days in exploring the mid-Colombia. Newton Clark glacier on Mount Hood was named for him. He is a past commander of the Department of Oregon, Grand Army. A native of Illinois, Mr. Clark participated for four years in the Civil war in Co. K 14th Wisconsin volunteers. He was in 14 battles under General Grant. After the war Mr. Clark and his wife moved to South Dakota, where he built the first frame house in Minnehaha county. For several years he was engaged in surveying the public land of South Dakota. Clark county of that state is named for him. He was a member of the South Dakota legislature. Mr. Clark and his family came here in 1877, locating on a West Side place, a part of which the pioneer owned at the time of his death. He established many of the section lines of the mid-Columbia country. The pioneer was a charter member of the local Ancient Order of the United Workmen, the first fraternal organization established in Hood River. He had been grand recorder of the organization for many years, and for the past several months had been in Portland engaged in fraternal work. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge and Canby Post, G.A.R., of this city. Members of the Masonic lodge and Canby Post participated in the funeral services held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Riverside Congregational church. Mr. Clark is survived by his widow, a son, W.L. Clark, and a daughter, Mrs. W.B. Brazelton, of Portland. Members of pioneer families, G.A.R. men and fraternal brothers of Mr. Clark crowded the Riverside church Sunday to pay their last respects to Newton Clark, 80 year old pioneer. Rev. J.L. Hershner preached the funeral sermon, assisted in the services by Rev. M.L. Hutton. With the exception of E.L. Smith, Mr. Clark was the last of the charter members of Riverside Lodge, A.O.U.W., the first Hood River fraternal organization, granted a charter in 1882. He was a charter member of the Minnehaha Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Sioux Falls, N.D. A party of the grand lodge officers of the Oregon organization of A.O.U.W. were here for the funeral services. Mr. Clark entered the Civil war as a private, but soon reach the rank of first lieutenant. His command fired the first shots at the battle of Corinth. Because of illness, Mr. Clark’s wife, who is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Brazelton, Portland, was unable to attend the funeral. ----------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 26, 1918, page 1 EVENTFUL LIFE OF NEWTON CLARK ENDS Newton Clark, one of the best-known pioneer settlers of the county passed away Friday in Portland. Mr. Clark suffered a stroke of paralysis shortly before his death and his advanced age -- he was just past 80 -- made it impossible for him to survive the shock. The remains were brought to Hood River Sunday morning and the funeral was held at Riverside Congregational church at one o’clock. The casket was heaped with a great profusion of beautiful flowers. These came from his host of friends and from the fraternal orders of which he had been a member. After a selection by the quartet, Rev. M.L. Hutton read appropriate selections from the Scriptures. Rev. J.L. Hershner then gave a biographical sketch of Mr. Clark, together with a eulogy of his virtues as a soldier, a pioneer, a fraternal brother, a husband and father. Members of Canby Post, G.A.R., then took charge and conducted their impressive funeral service. At its conclusion adjournment was taken to Idlewilde Cemetery. Here the members of Hood River Lodge, A.F. & A.M. held their services. George H. Castner being in charge. Newton Clark was born in Illinois on May 27, 1838. While he was a small boy his parents moved to Wisconsin as pioneer settlers of that state. Mr. Clark grew to manhood there, receiving his education in the district schools and later at the Points Bluffs Institute, where he graduated with high honors. He studied surveying and followed that profession for many years. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Clark moved into the Territory of Dakota, where he took up a homestead two miles from the present city of Sioux Falls. He built the first frame house in Minnehaha county. Politically, Mr. Clark was an active and influential Republican. While a resident of Dakota he was a member of the territorial legislature and made an excellent record in that body. He was chairman of the board of county commissioners in Minnehaha county for a number of years and Clark county was named in his honor. In September, 1861, Mr. Clark enlisted in the 14th Volunteer Infantry, Company K, as private, and was mustered out in October, 1865, as regular quartermaster. He was in 14 of the principal battles under General Grant and served through the western campaign. He also participated in the Red River campaign under General Canby and was with him at the siege of Mobile one peace was declared. Mr. Clark furnished the flag put up on the Vicksburg courthouse when the war was ended. Since the war he has been prominent in the G.A.R. and served one term as department of Oregon. Mr. Clark had served as a grand recorder for the A.O.U.W. in Oregon for 20 years. He resigned at the end of his 20 years service, but had recently been again drafted into service and was holding the office at the time of his death. Driven out of Dakota by a surge of grasshoppers, Mr. and Mrs. Clark drove a team overland to Oregon, arriving here in September, 1877. Here he purchased 160 acres of school land and built a home. From 1878 to 1886 he fulfilled contracts made with the government and surveyed hundreds of acres of the public lands. Much of the land in the upper valley and in the vicinity of Mt. Hood was surveyed by Mr. Clark. He was a pioneer in the ascents of Mt. Hood and one of the mighty glaciers of that peak bears the name of Newton Clark. He was also one of the party of pioneers who made the discovery of Lost Lake. Mr. Clark was a typical pioneer in the best sense of the word. Stalwart, optimistic, full of energy and courage, he was ready to take the lead in any worthy project, regardless of the effort or privation that it might involve. Gifted with a keen sense of humor, he was always a pleasant companion. The ability to recount interestingly his many experiences was also his and his fund of anecdote and experience was inexhaustible. He always took a keen interest in civic and political affairs and was ever ready to serve his country in peace as well as war. On October 14, 1860, at North Freedom, Wisconsin, Mr. Clark married Mary A. Hill, a native of Scotland. She survives him, as do also two children, Mrs. W.H. Brasselton of Portland and W.L. Clark, of this city. -------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 26, 1918, page 4 NEWTON CLARK The memory of Newton Clark will be cherished by all who knew him. He was the kind of man whom it is good to know, for he possessed those qualities of virile, active, courageous manhood which prompt admiration and regard. Few names have been linked more closely with the early history of Hood River than that of Newton Clark. A pioneer by right of heredity, a natural leader and endowed with a keen, aggressive mind, it was inevitable that he should be found at the forefront in every worthy endeavor. As a soldier, a pioneer, and explorer and a citizen his record was true blue. In Hood River, where the greater part of his life was spent, the name of the Newton Clark has been written to deeply upon the hearts of his friends to be soon forgotten. ----------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 27, 1918, page 2 NEWTON CLARK Most of the newer residents of Hood River Valley did not know him as they should. They would have profited by a friendship with Newton Clark. He was a man without ostentation but as solid as was ever born. A soldier, and a fighting one, for four years of his early manhood, and then a frontiersman, he experienced life as men of the following generations could not. It was a privilege to hear him recount tales of the days of the past. As everlasting as the hills and mountain crags he loved were the principles and rugged honesty of Newton Clark. He was loyal to the things he believed in and fought untiringly for their accomplishment. But few men knew that Mr. Clark had passed the age of 80 years. He walked with erectness and his step was firm. News of his death brought a shock of grief to all here last Friday. His comrades, men who knew him best, and loved him, and the families of pioneers, heard the sad news with pains of deepest regrets. Another of our pioneers has gone on the long trail, and we will miss 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. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/284.1 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 15, 1925, page 8 FUNERAL FOR MRS. BILLINGS SATURDAY Mrs. Mary Billings, one of Oregon’s early pioneers, passed away on Thursday evening at her home on Fair street in The Dalles. Mrs. Billings, the daughter of Walter and Catherine Fish, was born on the Abaqua river in Marion county, September 26, 1847, a few days after her parents arrived from the long trip across the plains. Her parents later moved to what was known as the Huckleberry woods, east of Canby, then later to Big Eddy at the bend of the Willamette between Oregon City and Canby. At that time the land which they chose to make their future home was in the dense forest, with their nearest neighbors four or five miles away. Wild animals were very plentiful around there then. Mrs. Billings often remarked that her cradle song was the howl of the big timber wolves. Her parents entertained many of the pioneers passing through the county looking for land, and she often recalled interesting incidents of that time. After marrying Joseph Gribble in 1861, she went with him to what is known as Gribble’s Prairie. They made their home on a part of the Gribble donation land claim, given to them by his father. Of this union were born 11 children, five of whom, William S. and Raymond N. Gribble, of The Dalles, Walter L., of Inglewood, tin J., of Portland, survive. Mr. Gribble passed away in 1885 and during the next three years she and her boys took care of the farm. In 1888 she married A.B. Billings, by which union two children were born, the son, Bruce Billings, living at Dee. Both feeling the spirit of pioneering and having heard of the Hood River country, they moved to the Upper Valley, on a homestead one mile and a half south of Dee in October , ___ line of text unreadable __ office in the Upper Valley at that time, with mail service once a week. There they developed one of the first commercial apple orchards in the Upper Hood River valley. Mr. and Mrs. Billings moved to The Dalles in the spring of 1924, where Mrs. Billings passed away last Thursday. She was buried in the G.A.R. section of the Odd Fellows cemetery at The Dalles.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHANDLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/291 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 27, 1922, page 1 MRS. FRANK CHANDLER DIES IN WALLA WALLA On receipt of news Monday of the death at Walla Walla, Wash., Sunday of Mrs. Frank Chandler, early day pioneer of the valley, the Hood River Chapter of the Eastern Star, telegraphed to the chapter at the eastern Washington city to take charge of the funeral services held there Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Chandler, who moved with her husband, who survives, to Walla Walla last year, succumbed to complications following an attack of influenza. News of Mrs. Chandler’s death, reaching Hood River through a letter to E.O. Blanchar from Geo. W. Dimmick, former local man, brought a severe shock to many local friends. “Many families will hear of her death with sincerest grief,” said Mrs. Phoebe Morse, an old friend. “I do not think there is a pioneer home in which she has not visited to administer in time of sickness or distress. She will be missed.” Mrs. Chandler, who is also survived by a son, William D. Chandler, over-seas war veteran, came to the valley with her husband from Nebraska 27 years ago. They first settled on a West Side orchard place. Mr. Chandler for a time was engaged in the mercantile business here. 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/an/nZB.2ACE/259.1.1.1 Message Board Post: greetings Peter Nesson married into our family, and I would be very interested in knowing what connection you have. My personal email is frontierchaserle@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you Le Roy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CANNON, McINTYRE, COOPER, CHILDRETH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/290 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., April 30, 1954, page 4 CHARLES LEE CANNON Services will be conducted tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Anderson Funeral home chapel for Charles Lee Cannon, a resident of Hood River valley for the past 30 years, who passed away on April 27. The Rev. John Williamson will officiate. Interment will be at the Pine Grove cemetery. Charles Lee Cannon was born on November 25, 1876, at Caldwell, Ida. He was united in marriage to Eva May McIntyre in the Oklahoma territory on May 4, 1904. Survivors in addition to the widow include two daughters, Beatrice Cannon, Pendleton, and Vera Cooper, Hood River; five brothers, Maud, Aud, Ira and Claud, all of Everett, Wn., and Caud, Hood River; and a sister, Ruth Childreth, Everett, Wn. 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: CRUIKSHANK, CHILDS, MANVILLE, PATTISON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/289 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 11, 1926, page 10 MRS. D.G. CRUIKSHANK Many were the regrets heard here on the news of the death in Portland last Friday of Mrs. D.G. Cruikshank, who for a number of years made her home here. The remains were shipped to Tacoma, Wash., Saturday for funeral services and interment. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Cruikshank is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Clara Childs and Ira, John, George, Joseph D. Manville and Mrs. Frank Pattison, of Hoquiam, Wash., and Frank Manville, of Los Angeles. ------------------------------------ The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 12, 1926, page 1 DEATH OF MRS. D.G. CRUIKSHANK News was received here last week end of the death of Mrs. D.G. Cruikshank, a former resident of Hood River, where Mr. Cruikshank used to be proprietor of the store now owned by B.E. Cobb. The remains were shipped to Tacoma, at which place funeral services were held and were followed by interment. Survivors are: Sister, Mrs. Clara Childs, brothers, Ira, John, George and Joseph D. Manville, all of Tacoma, sister, Mrs. Adeline Pattison, of Hoquiam, Wash., and brother, Frank Manville, of Los Angeles, Calif. 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: BLOSSOM Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/288 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 31, 1918, page 1 J.M. BLOSSOM WAS BURIED YESTERDAY James M. Blossom, who had for many years been a unique Hood River character, passed away Saturday at the Cottage hospital, where he had been a patient since he suffered a stroke of paralysis about two years ago. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Unitarian church, with Rev. J.L. Hershner officiating. Mr. Blossom was born at Fort Wayne, Indiana. When he was a boy his parents moved to Portland. Mr. Blossom was educated in the schools there and completed his education at the old Portland Academy. He then studies law and was admitted to the bar, but he never practiced his profession. Instead, he came to Hood River and located on a homestead in the upper valley. He was a bachelor and practically led the life of a hermit. He was an inveterate reader and appreciated the best in literature, notably networks of biography, history and philosophy. In his lonely life he spent many hours pouring over such books. He was a philosopher in his own way and during his life formed many ideas regarding the purposes of life. In conversation he could readily quote many passages from standard literature and was intimate with the lives of many of the world’s greatest men. Beneath a rough exterior he had the mind of a scholar and the heart of a philanthropist. The tatter trait was displayed in the provisions of his will. While he had but a few possessions, he distributed these are among those whom he thought would benefit most from them. His home on Montello Avenue he left to the county, with the provision that it be used as a shelter for destitute persons. Many of his books he left to the Hood River library. Mr. Blossom was a lineal descendant of the Pilgrim Fathers, while one of his ancestors fought as an officer in the Revolutionary War. Surviving him on his brother, R.H. Blossom, and sister, Miss M.L. Blossom, both of Portland. 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: BISHOP, HOWE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/287 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., February 2, 1916, page 9 FRANK A. BISHOP Frank A. Bishop, who had been a resident and esteemed businessman of Hood River for the past six years, died Thursday after having been in failing health for several months. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Unitarian Church, with Rev. H.A. MacDonald officiating. Mr. Bishop had been an active member of that church. In the course of the service Mrs. S.O. Huelat sang two songs. Pallbearers were William Irwin, W.E. Imholz, Thomas Flagler, A.W. Onthank, G.A. Clough and A.J. Graham. The local Masonic Lodge took charge of the services at the grave, Mr. bishop’s having been for many years a devoted member of that order. Mr. Bishop was born at Fairbault, Minn., in 1858. In 1898 he was appointed chief clerk of the United States Land Board at Grand Forks, N.D. In 1904 he was transferred to the land office at Great Falls, Mont., and lived there until coming to Hood River. Here he became interested in the Waucoma Abstract Company, which was subsequently merged with the Hood River Abstract Company. A few months ago Mr. Bishop sold out his interest with that company and engaged in the same business with A.W. Onthank. During his residence here Mr. Bishop had won the friendship and esteem of many, who sincerely regretted his death. He was a man who took a keen interest in all matters of public import and had been a helpful influence in much of Hood River’s progress during his residence here. He was a member of the Commercial Club and an active worker while his health permitted. In fact he will be missed in many circles. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie M. Bishop; one brother, who is engaged in the Indian service at Fort DeCh_ne, Utah, and a sister, Mrs. H.L. Howe, of this city. 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: BOYNTON, SHOEMAKER, McREYNOLDS, STURDEVANT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/286 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 30, 1910, page 1 “Death Lays Sudden Hand On Hood River Citizens” AMOS A. BOYNTON Amos A. Boynton, aged 78 years, was found dead Wednesday in a field adjoining the home of J.H. Shoemaker who was his son-in-law. Mr. Boynton, although advanced in years was unusually vigorous and had been ploughing during the morning and his body was discovered through the fact that the team which he was using was observed to stand in the same spot for a long time. Investigation showed the aged man to have died from a stroke of apoplexy. It had been his custom to spend the summers with his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Shoemaker, and he recently came here from Pendleton. Being active, at his request he took up the work of plowing which he seemed to find an agreeable occupation. Mr. Boynton was highly esteemed by those who knew him and a man of strong character. In addition to Mrs. Shoemaker he is survived by five other children, Mrs. F.W. McReynolds, of Portland, Mrs. N.L. Sturdevant, of Pendleton, H.A. Boynton, of Waitsburg, Wash., W.S. Boynton, Hermiston, Wash., and S.W. Boynton, Pendleton. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Bartmess chapel. Services were conducted by Rev. W.C. Gilmore and representatives of the Christian Science church. Interment was in 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: BARRETT, HODGE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/285 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 12, 1900, page 3 SUDDEN DEATH OF DR. BARRETT The death of Dr. Barrett, Sunday, Jan. 7, 1900, which shocked the entire community, was the cause of heart wrenching scenes when the great loss was made known to the bereaved wife and grandchildren. He had gone to the barn to do the evening chores, and not returning as soon as usual, Mrs. Barrett requested Miss Clara Hinrichs to see what detained him. She found him in a sitting position by the barn, and knowing Mrs. Barrett weakness, immediately ran to B.F. Shoemaker’s. Mrs. Shoemaker sent for her husband and J.H. Shoemaker and started with Miss Hinrichs for Dr. Barrett. Mrs. Shoemaker tried, but changing the position of the doctor, to see if there was any hope of the resuscitation. B.F. and J.H. Shoemaker were soon assisting, and being satisfied that life was extinct, tried to persuade Mrs. Shoemaker to go to the house and inform Mrs. Barrett, a task from which she shrank, realizing how completely Mrs. Barrett relied on the doctor and her devotion to him. The ! two little grandchildren, twin boys, who had come upon the scene, precipitated matters by going to the house, but Mr. Shoemaker went with them and then returned to the body with Mrs. Barrett. Her distress and that of the children was pitiable. Dr. Brosius, who was sent for in haste, gave the stricken wife the comforting assurance that death had been painless, and that he had not been dead many minutes before he was found. The doctor’s business affairs had been arranged in anticipation of such a sudden end, but the people of the valley were entirely unprepared for their irreparable loss. ------------------------------------ The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 12, 1900, page 2 OBITUARY Perry G. Barrett, M.D., who died at his home in Hood River valley, on Sunday evening, Jan., 7, 1900, was born at Kingsville, Ohio, July 27, 1830. Age at time of death was 69 years, 5 months, and 10 days. He was the second son of a family of eight children, six sons and two daughters. His eldest brother survives him at Buffalo, New York. At the early age of 16 Dr. Barrett taught in the village school of his native town and continued his profession of teaching several years, when he entered a medical institution at Buffalo, New York, where he received the degree of M.D. He then went to Kansas where he practiced his profession until the war broke out, when he returned to Ohio. There being a demand for a larger medical staff in the army, Gov. Todd gave him the appointment of assistant surgeon; his ability and faithfulness soon earned for him a promotion to the position of a commissioned army surgeon, in which capacity he loyally served his country until the close of the war. In 1866 Dr. Barrett was united in marriage with Miss Almeda H. Hodge, his bereft companion, at Jefferson, Ohio. After their marriage they located at Erie, Pa., where they embarked in business. Losing all their property by fire in 1870, they came to Oregon in 1871, settling on the farm which has since been their home. Dr. Barrett followed the practice of his profession until about six years ago, since which time he lived a quiet and retired life at his country home. His kindly disposition, lofty sense of honor and integrity, noble devotion to high principles of life, secured for him a warm place in the affections of a large circle of neighbors and friends, to whom he bequeaths a name untarnished, and an influence that will always abide. Dr. Barrett was largely instrumental in bringing about the organization of the first Congregational church of Hood River valley, and he remained true to his religious convictions until the last. He was a man who was well read, well informed on general topics, and had one of the best, if not the best, private libraries in the valley. A most devoted husband, and loving father, he will be greatly missed in his home of such comfortable all appointments. His estimable wife, who so heroically bears the loss of a loving, life long companion, receives the warm sympathy of a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence, on Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. J.L. Hershner will make the address. The Masonic fraternity, of which Dr. Barrett was a member, will conduct the ritual service at the grave in 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: BILLINGS, FISH, GRIBBLE, STEWART, RYAN, BARDON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/284 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., October 16, 1925, page 1 MRS. MARY BILLINGS, PIONEER, PASSES Mrs. Mary Billings, one of Oregon’s pioneers, passed away on Thursday of last week, at her home on Fair St., The Dalles. Mrs. Billings, who was the daughter of Walter and Catherine Fish, was born on the Abaqua, in Marion county, Oregon, September 26, 1847, a few weeks after her parents arrived from the long trip across the plains. Her parents soon moved to what was known as the Huckleberry woods, east of Canby; then later to Big Eddy at the bend of the Willamette, between Oregon City and Canby. The section of land her folks moved on to was at that time a vast forest of oak and fir, with their nearest neighbors four miles away. Wild animals were very numerous at that time, and often in later years, Mrs. Billings recalled that her cradle song was the howl of the big timber wolves. In September, 1861, she married Joseph B. Gribble, and moved to her husband’s farm on Gribble’s Prairie, south of Canby. To this union were born 11 children, of whom five survive: William S. and Raymond N. of The Dalles, Walter L. of Englewood, Calif., Elmir W., of Canby and Martin J., of Portland. Mr. Gribble passed away in 1885, and during the next three years, Mrs. Gribble, with the help of her boys, successfully managed her husband’s farm. She married A.B. Billings, in June 1888. To this union were born two children, Bruce M. Billings, who lives near Dee, survives. In 1894, after hearing of the Hood River valley and the government land to be had there, the family moved to the Upper Valley, arriving in October of that year. They settled on a tract of land, one and one-half miles south of Dee. At that time Mt. Hood was the only post office in the Upper Valley, with mail service but once a week. The nearest store was at Hood River. Mrs. Billings was always interested in the development of the Community, and for many years took an active part in its church and social life. During the latter years she spent most of her spare time with her flowers, developing one or two varieties of peonies that will, perhaps, rank with the finest in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Billings moved to The Dalles in the spring of 1924. She was at one time an active member of the Woman’s Relief Corps and the Oregon Pioneer Association. Besides the children mentioned, she is also survived by her husband, A.B. Billings, of The Dalles, two brothers, Judd S. Fish, of The Dalles, and James M. Fish, of Mojave, Calif.; three sisters, Roxana Stewart, of Eureka, Calif., Rachael Ryan, of Gresham, and Martha Bardon of McMinnville. 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: BUCK, WEAVER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/283 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 27, 1916, page 6 MRS. A.C. BUCK CALLED BY DEATH The funeral services of the late Mrs. A.C. Buck, whose husband is justice of the Peace of this district and a prominent member of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic, was held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the missionary and Alliance Chapel. Rev. Anthony S. Donat, pastor of the Riverside Congregational church, was the officiating minister. Mrs. Buck, whose maiden name was Mary A. Weaver, passed away at her home Wednesday night of last week. She had been an invalid for several years. She was born October 15, 1845, in the Mercer county, Penn. When she was four years old the family removed to Broadhead, Wis. When she was 14 they went to Eyota, Minn., and 12 years later she returned to Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Buck were married May 4, 1880 at Warren, Ohio. They removed to White City, Kan., and in 1892 the came to Linn county, Ore. They removed in 1902 to The Dalles, coming the next year to this city. Mrs. Buck was a member of the local congregational church and of the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Miss Nettie M. Buck, of Portland; and a son, Sherman E. Buck, of La Grande. Following the funeral service interment took place at Idlewilde cemetery. The funeral was conducted by the Anderson Undertaking Co. ---------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., January 26, 1916, page 6 MRS. S.E. BUCK Judge A.C. Buck has the sympathy of many friends in the loss of his wife, which occurred Wednesday. Mrs. Buck had been in failing health for the past two years. The funeral was held Friday at the chapel of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Rev. A.S. Donat of the Congregational Church officiated, while the Order of the Eastern Star conducted its funeral rites. Music was furnished by a quartet consisting of Mrs. C.H. Sletton, Mrs. Albert Lathrop, A.W. Onthank and Dr. F.C. Brosius. Interment was made at Idlewilde. The bearers were J.K. Carson, J.L. Hershner, W.F. Laraway, A.C. Staten, W.L. Clarke and A.D. Moe. Mrs. Buck, whose maiden name was Mary A. Weaver, was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, October 15, 1848. When four years old she moved with her parents to Wisconsin and later they went to Eyota, Minn., where she grew to womanhood. After teaching school for a number of years she returned to Pennsylvania. A marriage to Mr. Buck occurred at Warren, Ohio, May 4, 1880, and during their many years together they have been devoted helpmeets. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Buck located in Kansas, where they lived until 1892. In that year they came to Oregon and spent ten years in Linn County. Then they lived one year at The Dalles and moved to Hood River in 1903. Mrs. Buck was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Congregational Church and of Hood River Chapter, No. 25, Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Miss Nettie M. Buck of Portland and Sherman E. Buck of La Grande. ------------------------------------ The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., January 26, 1916, page 6 CARD OF THANKS We felt to express our heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses and the sympathy of friends extended to us during our recent loss of wife and mother. S.E. Buck, Mrs. Nettie M. Buck, Sherman E. Buck. 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: BELL, YOUNG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/282 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., April 17, 1925, page 1 DEATH OF MR. BELL WIDELY REGRETTED Seldom have there been so many expressions of regret in Hood River as on Thursday morning, when the news of the sudden death of C.A. Bell, proprietor of the Mount Hood hotel, became known. Mr. Bell had complained earlier this week of poor circulation in his hands, but was otherwise in normal health, and as late as Tuesday was chatting with friends. On Wednesday evening he became very ill and was taken to the community hospital, where it was seen that that his condition was serious. As operation was of urgent necessity, preparations were made, but shortly after Mr. Bell passed away, the cause of death being septic poisoning. Mrs. Bell and son Fred survive. The funeral services will be held today, Friday, at Riverside Church, at 2:30 p.m., Dr. Fraser officiating. Interment will be at Idlewilde, with Masonic ritual. All Masons are asked be present. Charlie Bell, as he was called by all who knew him, was born at Taymouth, New Brunswick, in the year 1860, and was therefore 65 years of age when the end came. Born in a lumbering community, it was natural that he should follow the bent of many of the New Brunswick men, and early youth found him in the woods and the lumber camps. In a few years he became a well-known lumber jack, and he moved with the camps from New Brunswick, through Maine and further west. When he arrived in Hood River in 1890, he brought with him the largest logging equipment ever seen in those days in this part of Oregon. His first operation in the woods here were at Green Point, then known as Burghertown, and as the timber was cut out he moved across the river to the White Salmon country and then back to Dee. In 1894, he purchased the old Mount Hood hotel and operated it for several years before selling it to the Gilberts. Three years later he again came into possession of the hotel, and in 1912 built the big annex. Together with Mrs. Bell he made the Mount Hood hotel so popular that it was known the breadth of the state among all who traveled along the Columbia river. Charley Bell was associated with the development of Hood River in many ways. He built the first wooden sidewalk the town ever boasted and, several years later, he was the first property owner to use cement in a sidewalk here. When the Butler Bank, the pioneer institution of its kind in this county, opened its doors, Charley Bell was waiting to be the first to make a deposit, and it was recently recalled that this deposit on behalf of his son Fred, still stands and has been accumulating interest through more than two decades. For twelve years he was a city father, and probably holds the record here for length of service on the city council. He was also for six years a member of the school board. Loving the woods as he did, it was but natural that his name is always recalled in connection with the pioneer trips around Mount Hood and throughout the long years he expressed faith that Mount Hood would someday come into her own as a great scenic attraction. When the Loop Highway was proposed, Charlie Bell saw in this the coming realization of his dream, and he played a leading part in the successful campaign to float a bond issue for this county’s participation in this great project. There was one side of Charley Bell’s nature that will always insure his name being held in respect here, and that was a lifelong aim to bring a little sunshine into the lives of the less fortunate people of this town and valley. During his years in the lumber camps he had come into personal contact with the misery that besets those who are poor and almost from the day he arrived here, much of his time was given in an effort to alleviate the distress where ever he found it. He got together with a band of local Goodfellows, and never a Christmas when by but what there were Christmas trees and goodies for the poorer children and a bounteous Christmas dinner for every poor family in town. For years he was head of the local association which takes care of the poor and needy, and one of the reasons why there has ever been little distress here is that he and his good wife saw to it that there should be no place in Hood River for misery arising out of poverty. During the war, the same kindly spirit impelled him to support anything that would relieve the hardships of the boys in the camps at home and overseas, and there is many a boy who passed through Hood River on a troop train who will remember there was one town which did not forget the boys with the last cheer as the train steamed out of the home of depot. Christmas Day was always a big event at the hotel, for on that day Mrs. and Mrs. Bell insisted on playing host and hostess to the many guests, which always included the employees of the hotel. Many of the old timers of Hood River, some of whom are already far along the trail to the Beyond, found a home on Christmas Day at the Bell’s table at the hotel. Mr. Bell was the first man in this county to realize that the great possibilities of irrigation, and together with Frank Davenport Sr. and H.F. Davidson, brought the first water ever used here through an irrigating ditch on the West Side. Today, irrigation is the greatest factor in Hood River valley. It was in 1896 that the water was turned into this ditch and a new era came to Hood River Valley. This spring has cut deeply into the ranks of the pioneers of this section, but there are none who will be more widely messed than Charley Bell, who did good in his own way, but who did a world of good in this community. To his splendid wife and son Fred, the sympathy of the entire valley will be extended. Charley Bell was the first Mason initiated in this county, a leading Elk and Artisan, and it is fitting that all Masons should meet at the Masonic hall this (Friday) afternoon at 2 p.m. to pay their last respects to their departed brother. ------------------------------ The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 23, 1925,page 1 DEATH CALLS CHAS. A. BELL Pioneer Man Stricken Suddenly Passing of One of Town’s First Citizens Leaves Impress on All the Valley A stranger here early last Thursday would have sensed that some calamity had befallen in the town. As merchants arrived in the business section to open their stores and shops, word was passed that Charles A. Bell, a pioneer and one of the town’s first citizens, had died suddenly the night before, and men were seen in little hushed groups and business men and street urchins alike paid tribute. Mr. Bell, a native of New Brunswick, 65, came to Hood River 35 years ago to engage in logging operations. At an earlier period he had been associated with S. Benson, former chairman of the Oregon State Highway Commission, in logging operations, and the latter was wont to come here frequently, when he was active in Oregon road affairs, and consult with him. He also advised with Mr. Bell before he built the Columbia Gorge hotel. Mr. Bell, retired from logging to purchase the Mt. Hood hotel, pioneer hostelry, which he improved and operated until his death. While as he had not been actively engaged in growing fruit for many years, through his association with a group of pioneers in developing the valley’s first irrigation system, he was recognized as one of the founders of the strawberry and apple industry, which received their greatest stimulus following the delivery of water to the soil. Mr. Bell was known statewide as a good roads booster. He was one of the leaders in securing the Mount Hood Loop Highway, and was a member of the Mt. Hood Development Association, engaged in promoting a hostelry for the mountain. Mr. Bell was head of the Welfare Association, a local charitable organization. His individual charity the past decade was great. Scores of local poor families and stranded transients have been aided by him. Mr. Bell was one of the founders of the custom calling for a community Christmas tree here, and annually he lead in the distribution of Christmas day baskets for the poor. He was one of the men of the mid-Columbia who promoted the Columbia river interstate bridge. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Riverside Community church, Dr. James A. Fraser officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Mr. Bell was a Mason and Elk. Members of the Masonic lodge attended the funeral in a body and observed ritualistic services at the graveside. Mr. Bell is survived by his wife and an only son, Geo. A. Bell, and sister, Mrs. Kate Young, live at the old home in New Brunswick. S.E. Bartmess directed the funeral. 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: BAKER, DEUEL, WILSON, DeWITT, BUTTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/281 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 13, 1925, page 1 PIONEER MATRON IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. W.J. Baker, a pioneer matron of this valley, passed away at her home on State St., at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, at the age of 67 years. Funeral services will be held this (Friday) morning at 10:30 at the Episcopal church, the Rev. Lindley H. Miller officiating, and interment will be in the family plot at Idlewilde, S.E. Bartmess having charge of the funeral arrangements. Born near Pittsburgh, Penna., Mrs. Baker spent her girlhood in the East. It was in 1883 that Mr. and Mrs. Baker arrived in this valley, and shortly afterwards they purchased property here, among their holdings being the ranch on Brookside Drive, on which, for many years they made their home. This orchard contained the first commercial plantings of Newton apples in that district, and when the trees came into bearing, Mr. and Mrs. Baker won many prizes with the fruit grown on this place. Later they came to town to live. Mrs. Baker who, through constant communion with books, was a remarkably well-read woman, was president of the Matrons’ Club of the Order of Eastern Star, and was an indefatigable worker in behalf of the Episcopal church. Children who survive are: Mrs. Glenn Deuel and W.J.H. Baker, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Burt Wilson, of Portland; and Mrs. Harry T. DeWitt and Mrs. Allyn Button, of Hood River. Mrs. Baker had been ailing for several months, but death came as she had wished, without pain or suffering of any kind. She was, in many respects, a remarkable woman and leaves a host of friends who regret her death. --------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 12, 1925, page 1 DEATH CALLED MRS. BAKER YESTERDAY Mrs. W.J. Baker, one of the valley’s most loved pioneer matrons, died at her home at 2:30 a.m. yesterday. Mrs. Baker, aged 67, was a native of Pennsylvania. The funeral services await advises from a son and daughter in Los Angeles. Services, however, will be held, it was stated, at the St. Mark’s Episcopal church, of which Mrs. Baker had long been an active member. Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Glenn Deuer and W.J.A. Baker, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Burt Wilson, of Portland, and Mrs. Harry T. DeWitt and Mrs. Allyn Button, of Hood River. Mr. and Mrs. Baker came to Hood River before orcharding had been launched. Indeed, Mr. Baker and his wife, who for many years lived on a place on Brookside drive, planted this district’s first commercial orchard tracts of Newton apples. Their fruit, exhibited at various early day world’s fairs, brought the northwest its first fame as an apple producing center. Mrs. Baker was active in her church work and in the Eastern Star chapter here. She was president of the Past Matrons’ club of the order. News of her death brought general expressions of genuine grief. 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: ARNOLD, ISENBERG, PARKER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/280 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., August 7, 1918, page 1 S.W. ARNOLD LAID TO REST YESTERDAY S.W. Arnold, who had been prominent in Hood River business circles for the past 27 years, passed away Monday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Odd Fellows Hall under the direction of that order, of which Mr. Arnold had been a member. Rev. J.W. Jenkins of Eugene, an old friend of the family, officiated and the attendance of many friends testified to the esteem in which Mr. Arnold had been held. Simon Whitten Arnold was born April 1, 1863, at Bradford, Indiana. When he was six years of age his parents moved to Kansas. A few years later they returned to Oaktown, Indiana, where Mr. Arnold remained until he was 15 years old. Then he again went to Kansas. There he married Miss Lydia Isenberg on July 10, 1887. Twenty-seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Arnold moved to Hood River. He became associated in the contracting business with H.J. Fredericks and the two men continued to be close friends and business associates up to the time of Mr. Arnold’s death. Many of the buildings which form a part of Hood River’s business and residence section were erected by Messrs. Frederick and Arnold, the handsome Coe grade school of having been one of their most recent pieces of work. Mr. Arnold was a man whose presence will be missed by many friends. His genial disposition made him a welcome companion; his sterling business qualities won the confidence of his fellow citizens, and his life in the home will cause him to be sorely missed by wife and family. For 16 years Mr. Arnold had been a valued member of the Idlewild Lodge No. 107, I.O.O.F., and also of the Camp. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Floyd and Clyde, two grandsons, Vallard Whiten Arnold and Clyde Arnold, Jr., and one sister, Mrs. G.W. Parker of LaGrande. 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: PRATHER, KERN, COVERT, GRAY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/279 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., May 5, 1939, page 15 PIONEER MATRON DIES AT PASADENA Relatives and friends in Hood River learned with deep regret of the death, on April 25, in Pasadena, Calif., of Mrs. Blanche D. Prather, 81, revered matriarch of a former widely-known Hood River family. She was the widow of the late Laban A. Prather, who died in Hood River 37 years ago, and a sister-in-law of Mrs. Lucretia Prather, 1212 Columbia street, this city. Mrs. Prather’s death came as a shock to her family and a wide circle of friends. Although a semi-invalid for many years, she had remained active in church and neighborhood affairs and was beloved in her California community as “Grandma” Prather. An impressive funeral last Wednesday preceded interment in the Mountain View cemetery, Pasadena. The Prathers came to Hood River from Kansas City, Mo., in 1900. For 22 years, while rearing a considerable family, they made friends here as industrious fruitgrowers and orchardists. They moved to Pasadena in 1922 to establish a permanent home, hoping the milder climate would benefit Mrs. Prather’s health. Mrs. Prather is survived by a sister, Mrs. Narr Kern, of Milan, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Covert, of Pasadena, and Mrs. Paul Gray, of San Francisco; three sons, Earl A. Prather, Pasadena; Bert E. Prather, Grass Valley, Calif., and S. Clay Prather, Los Angeles. She leaves nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Other close relatives reside in Portland, in Seattle, Wash., and in Missouri. 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: RAND Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/278 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 25, 1925, page 1 OLD RESIDENT OF HOOD RIVER PASSES News was received here on Monday of the death of the Ed. Rand, a brother of Andy Rand of this city. Mr. Rand died suddenly from heart failure at Baker, Ore., where, as a deputy state fire marshal, he was investigating a recent fire. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Luella Rand, daughter, Ethel T. Rand, son Dewey Rand, and brother, Andrew Rand, of Hood River. Ed. Rand, who was 62 years old, had lived in this state 40 years. He first settled in Hood River and married here before he left for Sumpter, in Eastern Oregon, when the gold boom hit the district. When Ed Rand went to Sumpter it had the reputation of being the wildest open town in the Northwest. Leading men of the town made Ed. Rand chief of police with such success that he quickly introduced law and order on the town. Later he was elected sheriff of Baker county and served four years, and then became chief of police of Baker city. During the war he was with the internal revenue department with headquarters in Portland and after the war returned to Baker, where as chief of police he cleaned up the town. For the past three years he has been deputy state fire marshal. Ed. Rand bore a striking likeness to his brother Andrew, of this city, and was a frequent visitor here. ------------------------------------ The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 24, 1924, page 5 ED RAND DIES DUDDENLY AT BAKER Ed Rand, 62, deputy state fire marshal, and widely known throughout the state, died suddenly of heart disease early Sunday in Baker, where he was conducting an investigation with James A. Meek, of San Francisco, representing the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Advises of the death were received at the fire marshal’s office at noon and his family, residing at 911 East Flanders street, Portland, notified. Mr. Rand came to Oregon 40 years ago, settling first at Hood River, where he was married, and after several years going to Sumpter, then at the peak of a mining boom and a city of between 4,000 and 6,000 population, known as the then wildest mining camp of the Pacific northwest. Appointed chief of police, Mr. Rand “tamed” the outlaw element of the camp, establishing a reputation for law enforcement under frontier conditions seldom equaled on the Pacific coast, his most famous exploits being the capture of the notorious three Carter brothers single-handed. From Sumpter Mr. Rand went to Baker, and served four terms as sheriff of Baker county, continuing to be a nemesis to outlaws. He served for a number of years also as chief of police of Baker City, and for a time was engaged in the real estate and insurance business with William Lachner, of Baker. Well sheriff of Baker county Mr. Rand had a tilt with Oswald West, then governor, which attracted nation-wide attention. Ordered by Governor West to “close up” Copperfield, a settlement little with more than a corporal’s guard of residents, Sheriff Rand informed the governor that under advice from his district attorney, it would be impossible for him legally to obey the governor’s orders. The governor then declared martial law in Copperfield, sending his secretary, Fern Hobbs, then in command of a small number of national guardsmen. During the war Mr. Rand served as an agent of the internal revenue department, with headquarters in Portland, resigning to return to Baker at the invitation of its citizens to serve as chief of police during a “clean-up campaign.” Following this service he returned to Portland and for the past three years has been deputy fire marshal for the state. Mr. Rand was a member of the Elks lodge, of Baker, and Al Kader temple of the ystic Shrine, of Portland. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Luella Rand; a daughter, Miss Ethel Rand, and they son, Dewey Rand, all of Portland, and a brother, Andrew, of Hood River. Funeral services were held yesterday from the Finley Undertaking parlors in Portland. Andy Rand went down to Portland after learning of his brother’s death. 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: RAYMOND, MILLS, CARTER, STOCKHAM, BRUNE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/277 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., January 26, 1916, page 4 FRANK MILLS RAYMOND Frank Mill Raymond died Tuesday, January 18, at the home of his aunt, Miss Abbie Jane Mills, on State street, where he came for a visit about six weeks ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home, Rev. W.B. Young of Asbury M.E. church officiating. Interment was made at Idlewilde. Mr. Raymond is survived by his mother, who was with him at the time of his death, three sisters as follows: Mrs. Miles C. Carter of the East Side, Mrs. William Stockham, of Monmouth, Oregon, and Mrs. Leo Brune of Granddalles, Wash., and one brother, S.E. Raymond of Spokane. Mr. Raymond was born at Oakland, Oregon, February 10, 1876. He had lived more recently in Seattle and San Francisco. 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: RAND, SMITH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/276 Message Board Post: The Hood River News-Letter, Hood River, OR., February 2, 1907, page 1 DEATH SUDDENLY TAKES AWAY EVERETT RAND The friends of Everett Rand were most profoundly shocked to learn of his sudden death Saturday morning. Everett was fourteen years of age, was born and lived all his life in Hood River. When his parents moved to Portland, Everett stayed in Hood River to finish the school year among his friends, and made his home with his grandfather, Hon. E.L. Smith. He complained of not feeling well, Thursday evening and Friday, and during Friday night became worse. Local applications were applied to his head, which pained him most severely, and he became more easy and went to sleep. Saturday morning he was still sleeping and at noon, when his grandfather came home to luncheon and asked after Everett, he was told the lad had not yet come down from his room. Mr. Smith thought he should be called and have something to eat, when it was found that he had passed away. The physicians gave cerebral hemorrhage as the cause of his death. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. Smith on State street at 2 p.m. Monday, conducted by Rev. J.H. Baldridge of the Unitarian church, assisted by Rev. W.C. Gilmore of the Congregational church, when the large rooms of his residence were filled and a number were not able to obtain admittance. A large number of his friends, among them his classmates, went to the cemetery at Frankton to pay their last tribute of respect and affection to their departed schoolmate and friend. The pall bearers were of his classmates; Ray Early, Freddie Bell, Elwood Luckey, Audrey Blower, Howard Hartley and Roger Moe. Rev. T.L. Elliott, who baptized Everett when a child, endeavored to come to Hood River to conduct the services, but was prevented by the blockade of the railroad and river. The parents and other relatives have the earnest sympathy of the many friends in the entire valley and elsewhere. ----------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 31, 1907, page 2 SUDDEN DEATH OF EVERETT RAND The community was shocked Saturday morning to learn of the sudden death of Everett Rand, aged 14 years three month, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Rand, at the home of his grandfather, E.L. Smith. Since the removal of his parents to Portland, where Mr. Rand is employed in the store of Olds, Wortman & King, Everett had been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and finishing his schooling here. He was becoming much comfort and company for his grandparents, and the future for him was full of promise. In the past year Everett had passed quickly from a boy to a man’s stature, and his very rapid growth may have made him weak to withstand the sudden attack which snapped his life cord without warning. Thursday evening he was taken with a severe bilious attack, after eating a hearty supper, but it was apparently not more serious than he had experienced occasionally, being subject to indigestion at time. Friday he stayed at home, but was feeling fairly well. That night he was taken with a terrific headache, complaining that the pain was so severe that he could hardly endure it. Dr. Watt was called after midnight and succeeded in relieving the pain and left medicine to be given in case of a renewal of the attack, but it was apparently not needed, as he soon expressed a desire to sleep, and the family retired. He was heard to get up once or twice shortly after that, and then went to sleep. When the family arose he was sleeping quietly, and was not disturbed. Dr. Watt called at 9:30 and he was apparently in a natural sleep, and all thought that the trouble was over. Mr. Smith came home shortly before noon, and upon inquiring, was told that the boy was still sleeping. ! Thinking that it was time he should awaken, Mrs. Smith went up to his room and discovered that he had passed away. Drs. Watt and Brosius were soon there, and it is their opinion that he died from congestion of the brain, in a convulsion. This is an acute form of the grip that is being met with occasionally, though not often resulting fatally. The news was broken to the family in Portland, and they arrived on the evening train. The sad affair has cast a gloom over the community and sympathy is extended upon all sides for the afflicted ones. The funeral was held at the Smith residence Monday afternoon. The school mates of the deceased were allowed to attend, one of the rooms dismissing for that purpose, and they were there in a body. Revs. Gilmore and Baldridge officiated. Dr. Eliot, who baptized Everett, and is an old friend of the family, expected to be present, but was unable to get here on account of the delayed trains. The floral offerings were many and very elaborate. The arrangements were in charge of S.E. Bartmess, and the pall bearers were Roger Moe, Elwood Luckey, Howard Hartley, Fred Bell, Raymond Early and Aubrey Blowers. The funeral services were opened with a song by Miss Hartley. The remains were interred in the Smith private burial lot at Frankton. ---------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 31, 1907, page 2 A CARD To all those who mingled their tears with our own, to the kind friends at Frankton who, without suggestion, removed the deep snow from the roads and around the burial lot in our private cemetery, and to each and everyone who came to us with precious sympathy and assistance during our bereavement, we extended the sincere thanks of stricken hearts. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rand, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Smith, Hood River, Jan. 30, 1907. 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.