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.