Lebanon Express March 31, 1905 F.G. Mattke of Sweet Home. The deceased was found dead on March 9, 1905. He was 79 years old. Heirs are 3 sons, 2 daughter, 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, all residing in Baraboo and Portage, Wis., but one son F.G. Mattke of Sweet Home. The Estimated value of property is $200, all personal. $1 is left to each of his children and the rest to his wife during life and then to F.G. Mattke, who is appointed executor.

Lebanon Express March 24, 1905 At the home of the bride's brother, C.D. McKnight, 3149 17th St., San Francisco, Mr. John Burton Blacklaw and Miss Mary McKnight, formerly of Lebanon, OR., were married Sunday, March 19, 1905, 2:30 p.m., by Rev. Myers of San Francisco, in the presence of a few invited guests and relatives. The decorations were white lillies and evergreens. The bride and groom received many nice and valuable presents, and last, but not least, was the bountiful dinner which all enjoyed. Same paper and date. Bert Blacklaw and his bride returned from San Francisco Saturday and were greeted by a serenading band in the evening, which made considerable melody. Lebanon Express March 24, 1905 Thos. E. McKnight is now teaching at Maxwell, on the C. and E. Railroad, six miles east of Albany.

Lebanon Express March 24, 1904 Mrs. Frances E. Brooks, daughter of David and Susan Peebler, was born in the year 1827, in Sangamon county, Illinois. She moved with her parents to Iowa, in 1837, and with her family crossed the plains to Oregon in 1851. She was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her. She united with the German Baptist church in 1857. Died in Salem, March 21, 1905, aged 78 years. The remains were brought to Lebanon Wednesday morning for interment. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Green, of the First Presbyterian church of Lebanon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. A FRIEND.

Lebanon Express March 21, 1905 John Wesley Pickens died at his home near Sweet Home, Linn county, Oregon, March 18, 1905, aged 58 years and 20 days. He was born in Ohio January 28, 1847; was married to Eliza A. Bunchin in 1885. He leaves a wife and two children, and five sisters and four brothers, and numerous other relatives and friends to morn his loss. We miss thee from our home, We miss thee from thy place. A shadow o'er our lives is cast; We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and willing hand, The fond and earnest care; Our home is dark without thee--- We miss thee everywhere MRS. O.H. PICKENS

Lebanon Express April 4, 1905 The body of Pauline Schmidt, the 6 year old daughter of Paul Schmidt, who was drowned in the Santiam Canal at Albany Friday noon, was found in the Calapooia river just below the Magnolia Mills Friday afternoon. The body was swept through the chute near the electric light station into the Calapooia, 40 feet below, and the swift current carried it 200 yards down stream, where it lodged.

Thanks to all who answered my query about Zena, OR Richard Smith mailto:[email protected]

Zena, Oregon (according to Oregon Geographic Names by Lewis MacArthur, Fifth ed., 1982) Zena, Polk County. Zena is a community in the southeastern part of Eola Hills. It was named fro Arvazena Cooper, wife of Daniel Jackson Cooper. The Coopers moved to this place in 1863 and lived there until 1875 when they moved to Salem. Mrs. Cooper was living in The Dalles in 1927. This information was furnished by Norman Cooper of The Dalles, a son of D. J. Cooper. Hope this helps.

Lebanon Express Feb. 28, 1905 McKenzie J. Calloway was born in the state of Delaware May 9, 1829, and moved with his parents to Illinois when a child, and from there to Missouri, Scotland County; from Scotland county to Andrew county, Missouri, where he was married to Sarah Jane Jenks on March 10, 1858. In 1866 he came to Oregon, crossing the plains with ox teams, and settled about eight miles south of Albany. He lived in that vicinity until Sept. 27, 1899, when he moved six miles east of Lebanon, where he lived until death, which occurred February 23, 1905, after about ten days of illness, during which time he suffered very greatly with paralysis. He was kindly attended by friends and relatives. He leaves a wife and two sons---James O. and Marvin M., and has three sons dead. Also has one brother and one sister living and four brothers and four sisters dead. He professed religion and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South soon after his marriage. His house was a home for the preacher, as I can! truthfully and gladly testify. His funeral sermon was preached by the writer from Job 14: 14, "If a man die, shall he live again?" The remains were laid away in the Masonic cemetery. A good man has gone. At rest. D.D. McFarland. Albany papers please copy.

Lebanon Express March 10, 1905 OBITUARY A. J. Ross passed away at his home in this city at 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 1905, aged 72 years 7 months and 2 days. Death was caused by la grippe, complicated with other diseases, he having been failing in health for some time. Deceased was born in Campbell county, Tennessee, August 6, 1832. When a young man he moved to Mound City Mo., and spent the best part of his live in that place. About fifteen years ago he moved to Idaho, and come to Lebanon from Idaho nearly two years ago. He leaves a wife and one son, the later living in California. Deceased was a splendid man in every respect and made many friends during his residence in this place. He was a faithful Christian, a member of the Presbyterian church. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday forenoon, conducted by pastor of the Presbyterian church, Rev. L. Green, after which the Masons took charge of the remains and laid them to rest with ritualistic ceremonies, in the Masonic cemetery.

Lebanon Express March 10, 1905 Dr. L. Foley passed away at his home in this city Tuesday, March 7, 1905, at 2:45 p.m., after an illness of two weeks with la grippe and pneumonia, aged 59 years, 4 months and 16 days. Deceased was born in Wood county, Virginia, October 19, 1845. In 1851 he moved with his parents to Missouri, where he continued to live until 1862. In the spring of that year he crossed the plains with an emigrant train and reached Oregon in the fall. He lived for awhile in Clackamas and Multnomah counties and devoted his time to farming. He entered Willamette University and remained three terms, after which he taught school for two years in Yamhill county. In 1866 he began the study of medicine and in 1879 graduated from the medical department of Willamette University. He at once began the active practice of his profession at Corvallis, and in the spring of 1870 was appointed agency physician at the Fort Klamath Indian reservation, where he remained for nine months. He then returned to Corvallis and at once entered into a fine practice. In 1871 he married Miss Lines, who survives him. In 1873 he located in Lebanon, where he built up a splendid practice and accumulated a fortune. His professional skill, energy and integrity were acknowledged by all, and he has been one of our leading and most prominent citizens during all the time of his long residence in this place. He has filled the office of mayor and other positions of honor and trust. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and business associates. Besides his wife he leaves a grown daughter, Miss Winnie. Two of their children died when young. Funeral services were held at the residence yesterday afternoon at two o'clock and were very largely attended. The business houses were closed during the funeral out of respect to the deceased. The high school pupils also attended in a body to show their sympathy to their classmate, Miss Foley. The services were conducted by Rev. L. Green of the Presbyterian church. Hon. C. B. Montague also made an address, eulogizing the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the Lebanon cemetery.

Lebanon Express March 7, 1905 DR. FOLEY NO MORE Dr. L. Foley, one of our oldest and most prominent citizens, passed away at his home in this city this afternoon, at 2:45 p.m.. after an illness of about two weeks with la grippe and pneumonia, aged about 60 years. The bereaved wife and daughter have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. We will publish an obituary in our next issue.

Lebanon Express Feb. 28, 1905 DIED At his home in Price precinct, Olney Fry, Jr. died Sunday morning, aged 79 years. Deceased was a native of New York and came to Oregon in 1849, settling on Albany prairie. He leaves three sons and one daughter, viz: R.W. and Franklin P. Fry and Mrs. Roselle Walker of Linn county, and J.O.Fry, of Bend.

Lebanon Express Feb 28, 1905 Mrs. Cornelia Brown died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Reed, in this city. February 24, 1905, of la grippe, aged about 68 years. Mrs. Feed is the only child left by the deceased. The remains were laid to rest in the Lebanon cemetery this forenon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Seroski, of the Catholic church.

Has anyone heard of a town or area named Zena somewhere near Salem? Richard Smith mailto:[email protected]

Hi Cheryl, Good question and I am glad someone asked. The ages given are NOT the true ages of the applicants for a marriage license. The actual license says "that he (the license witness) knows the former to be above the age of __ years, and the latter to be above the age of __ years..." The legal age was 21 for men, 18 for women. Only in a few instances are the ages written as anything other than 21 and 18. If either of the parties were under the age of 21 or 18, there was a written letter of consent from the parents. Jan At 10:22 PM 12/16/2000 -0500, you wrote: >I want to thank Jan and Jane for all the extra work they do for all of us who are so far from "home." Without their help, there is so much I wouldn't know or even have thought about. > >I do have one little question about the marriage records, though: are the numbers listed after the groom and bride's names their ages? If so, a serious error was made on the license for my g-g-grandmother and her second husband. It would appear that their ages were 21 and 18... pretty hard to believe when the bride had a 21-year-old son and one of her daughters acted as witness. If the numbers aren't their ages, what else might they be? > >Cheryl Smith > > > >

Lebanon Express February 7, 1905 BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID SMITH David Smith, one of Linn county's best-known and most highly-respected pioneers, passed away at his home at Tallman on February 2, 1905, aged 76 years 10 months and 24 days. An early settler of Linn county and veteran agriculturist, David smith, of Tallman, has intimately been associated with the industrial interests of this part of the state for fully half a century, and by his own exertions had acquired a handsome competency. In company with his pioneer neighbors he labored with unremitting zeal throughout his earlier years, toiling early and late of establish in an uncivilized region a home for himself and family, and in course of time met with a happy reward, becoming the owner of a large well-stocked farm, which, with its substantial improvements, indicates the general prosperity of its owner. A native of East Tennessee, Mr. Smith was born March 18, 1828. When 6 years of age he accompanied his parents to Missouri, where he grew to manhood on a farm. Subsequently engaging in agricultural pursuits for himself, he lived in that state for a number of years, acquiring some property. In hopes of bettering his financial condition, he made up his mind to ? ? ? ? ? ? in 1852 he started across the plains with on wagon, hour yoke of oxen and three cows. He lost all the cow on the way and ? ? ? ? . After arriving in Oregon, he bought two yoke of oxen, and that fall located with his family in Linn county, taking up a donation claim of 160 acres, situated about four miles east of Scio. He lived there twelve years. Mr. Smith has since engaged in numerous and extensive pursuits. While living in Missouri, Mr. Smith married for his first wife Sarah Riperto. She died September 18, 1852, leaving two children. In September, 1854, he married Sarah Jane Montgomery, who was born and reared in Hickman county, Kentucky. To his union eleven children were born, eight girls and three boys, all of which survive him except one daughter.

Lebanon Express February 1905 OBITUARY Sylvester Saltmarsh, familiarly known as "Cap," was a native of Iowa. He came to Oregon in an early day, where he has since made his home. He formerly owned an interest in the Sterling mines, in Jackson county, at which place he spent a number of years. After leaving the mines he was a resident of Ashland for several years, then moved to Waterloo, Or., where he resided on a farm until a few months since, when he went to Portland, Or., to spend his last days. Soon after arriving at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.W. Bruce, he was taken ill, and though all was done that human hands could do, after several weeks of suffering from pneumonia and heart trouble, he passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 1905. The funeral took place the following Sunday, at Mt. Tabor, Or. He had reached the age of 78 years and 20 days. He was married in 1872 to Miss Annette Haskins, who died in 1883. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. They are Miss Tassie and Mrs. C. F. Casey of Santa Barbara, Cal.; Mrs. J.W. Bruce, Miss Anna and Dennis, of Mt. Tabor, Or., Mrs. J.J. Faulknor, of Lebanon, Or., and Miss. Josie of Buncom, Or. Besides these he leaves a grandson, Merritt Bruce; a brother, Jos. Saltmarsh of Ruch, Or., two sisters, Mrs. a. Cantrall, of Buncom, Cr., and Mrs. J. Burrell, of Waterloo, Or. Also a large circle of ? relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

I want to thank Jan and Jane for all the extra work they do for all of us who are so far from "home." Without their help, there is so much I wouldn't know or even have thought about. I do have one little question about the marriage records, though: are the numbers listed after the groom and bride's names their ages? If so, a serious error was made on the license for my g-g-grandmother and her second husband. It would appear that their ages were 21 and 18... pretty hard to believe when the bride had a 21-year-old son and one of her daughters acted as witness. If the numbers aren't their ages, what else might they be? Cheryl Smith

Lebanon Express February 21, 1905 DEATH OF GEO. CHEADLE Dr. Geo. W. Cheadle, the well known dentist and prominent citizen of this community, met with a sudden death at his farm, one mile south of town, last Friday evening about 5:30 PM. He closed his office about 4 P.M. and went home, and was assisting some men he had employed to move his cheese factory. He was under the building when a sill broke and let the building down on him, crushing out his life in an instant. The sill came down across the small of his back, and it took about thirty minutes to dig him out form underneath. W.E. Harden, the well-known contractor, had charge of the moving the factory, J.M. Burtenshaw was also under the building near Dr. Cheadle when it started to fall, but he got out in time to escape without injury. The sudden death of Dr. Cheadle was a terrible shock to his family and friends. He was the picture of health and had every ? ? ? ? long , happy and useful life. He was an upright Christian man, an member of Presbyterian church. He leaves a wife and three children, also mother, two brothers and four sisters. Deceased was born about 35 years ago on the farm where he met his death and spent most of his life at this place. Funeral services were held at the ? ? afternoon at 2 P.M., conducted by Rev. L. Green, assisted by Dr. A. Thompson. The A.O.U.W., of which order he was a member, conducted services at the grave. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss.

In a message dated 12/16/00 12:01:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I found Cordelia Chambers marriage to J.J. Brown 1 Jan 1890 Linn Co OR. > If there is an Obit found for her it may not list any of her children. The > early ones did not say very much unless you were a well known person. If I > have time Sat. I will check the paper. > Jane > Hi, Jane: Thanks for the offer, but I'm pretty sure that the Cornelia Chambers you mention wouldn't be the Mrs. Cornelia Brown that I'm looking for. My Cornelia was married probably around 1853 in New York. The daughter that she was living with in 1900 in Linn County was born in New York. Cornelia's granddaughter was Florence READ, who married Lawrence WILHELM on August 20, 1900 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lebanon, Oregon. Florence died on October 29, 1904 at the age of almost 24. This was 10 days after having given birth to my grandfather, Casper WILHELM. Florence was buried at the WILHELM family plot in Monroe, Oregon. I would appreciate any information anyone has on any of these family members. Julia Portland, Oregon, USA [email protected] http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/l/e/n/Julia-A-Lenocker/index.html