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The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 04, 1900
STILLWELL, NANCY L.

Died Dec. 30, 1899, at 9:45 a.m., Nancy L, the wife of Benjamin Stillwell. The deceased leaves a husband and eight children, death having never entered the family circle before.

Nancy L. Lewis was born in Crawford county, Pa., Sept. 27, 1836 residing there till 13 years of age, when the family moved to Green county, Wis. She was married July 27, 1856. She was the mother of eight children, all living, Mrs. Mary Verley being the oldest, Mrs. Pearl Carter the youngest, both of this place. Six of the children were at her bedside when death called her, Mrs. Myrtle Pilgrim of Boise and Mrs. Dora Smith of Audubon county, Kans., being absent. She was converted and joined the Baptist church in July 1861, being a member of that body ever since, nearly 40 years. A loving mother, a true friend, a consistent, earnest Christian, kind, pleasant, hospitable, not only her family but a large circle of friends will greatly mourn her loss.

Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church Sunday, Dec. 31, at 2:30 p.m. Sermon was preached by Rev. J. M. Skinner, choosing for his text part of the 7th verse of the 5th chapter of Judges, "A Mother in Israel." (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 18, 1900
WEBB, ELIZABETH

Mrs. Elizabeth Webb, mother of A. C. Ringer, passed to her rest on Jan. 10th, at the home of Mrs. Ringer. Deceased was born in Idle, Yorkshire, England, age 72 years. Services were held at the home Friday afternoon, the Revs. Barton and Stevenson officiating.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 18, 1900
COPELAND, GEO. A.

Geo. A. Copeland, secretary and manager of the Payette Valley Irrigation and Water Power Company, died at this place at 9 o'clock on the monday of January 11th, of lung trouble, and was buried at Riverside Saturday at 11 a.m.

Mr. Copeland was born July 9, 1899, at Stromness, Orkney Isles. He came to this Valley from London, England, arriving at New Plymouth in May, 1898, afterwards becoming a resident of Payette when the offices of the Water Company were removed to this place. He had been connected with the people who own the big canal for about 13 years. His social and business relations with the people of this valley had been very pleasant.

Deceased was a member of the Congregational church. He was a courteous gentleman and a true man in all the walks of life. He leaves a wife only.

Mr. B. P. Shawhan will look after the P.V. I. & W. P. Co.'s business until a man arrives to take charge at the office. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 06, 1900
WARNER, GEO. T.

Geo. T. Warner was born in Elk Creek, Erie Co, Pa., March 2nd, 1846. Died 11:30 p.m., Feb. 1900. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. His sister, Mrs. Cady of Benton Harbor, Mich., formerly Mrs. Whitney of this place, is the only one of his father's family yet living. The deceased was a consistent Christian and member of the Baptist church for thirty years, beig a deacon of the Payette Baptist church for several years since coming here. The church has lost a zealous, earnest worker; the community a good, true, Christian citizen, and everyone a neighbor. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 15, 1900
LAUER, WILLIAM

Death of William Lauer

For Thirty Years Identified with Idaho's Business Interests

Idaho lost a pioneer and Payette an honored citizen when William Lauer breathed his last at 9:45 Friday morning. Mr. Lauer moved with his family from Portland to Boise Basin in 1870, where for a number of years he was extensively engaged in merchandising, mining and milling. He had been a resident and a hardware merchant of Payette for almost 13 years. Honest and upright in every transaction with his fellowman, William Lauer made no enemies, and leaves as a heritage to his children a name untarnished by any mean act. Those of us who knew him best and knowing his physical infirmities, knew what he had to contend with, and wonder at the willpower, the fortitude, and withal, the phylosophical bearing of the man. During the last years of his life he was a great sufferer, but his home and family circle was his shirne, with him the "holy of holies" that knew him best for all that he aspired to be, a safe counsellor, true husband and affectionate father.

William Lauer had reached the age of 66 years, 3 months and 27 days: He had long been an active and consistent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was a Past Grand of Payette, Lodge No. 22. He was buried with the honors of the order, from the lodge room in this city, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. More than 200 people attended the solemn ceremonies in the hall, and the funeral cortege that followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery was one of the largest and most imposing Payette has ever witnessed.

Deceased leaves wife and five children, four sons and a daughter. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, April 19, 1900

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The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 26, 1900
THURSTON, W. B.

Death of Dr. W. B. Thurston

Dr. W. B. Thurston died on the 22nd day of April in his 73rd year. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church, of which deceased had long been a consistent and active member, Wednesday forenoon. A short sermon was preached by the pastor, after which the burial services was conducted by the Masonic order of this city, assisted by a number of the brethren from Ontario, Oregon.

Dr. Thurston came with his family and located in Payette in May 1894. His wife proceeded him to the spirit land about one year. He was a member of both the Blue Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter of Masons at this place. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, June 21, 1900

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The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 28, 1900
WALKER, MRS. ANDERSON

Mrs. Anderson Walker

Mrs. Anderson Walker died in Salt Lake City last Friday morning from the effects of a surgical operation. The remains were brought to Payette, Sunday, and taken from here to Crane Creek where they were interred. Mrs. Walker was 70 years of age. Although a resident of Crane Creek until about one year ago, Mrs. Walker was well known in Payette and esteemed very highly. She leaves a husband and several sons and daughters who are among the country's most respected citizens. The people of the community extend their condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 26, 1900
HULL, DELIA FAY

Delia Fay Hull

Died in at Baker City, Oregon, Monday evening, Delia Fay Hull, aged nine years, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hull, of this city. The death of their oldest child came as a surprise to her parents, they having no knowledge of her illness until the receipt of a telegram stating that she was on the point of death. The end came before her mother could reach her bedside. The remains were brought to this city and interred in Riverside Cemetery. Services were conducted by Prof. Rieger. The cause of death was diphtheria, and she was sick less than a week. The deceased was a particularly bright and attractive child, of good standing to her studies and among her classmates, and her loss is a severe blow to parents and friends alike. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 20, 1900
LACKEY, JOHN F.

Died at Nyssa

John F. Lackey, the well-known stockman, died at Nyssa, Ore., Sunday evening. He is the brother of James Lackey of Ontario. Cause of death was Bright's disease. He leaves a wife and two children. Undertaker …(rest of this sentence is unreadable)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 04, 1900
DRAPER, JESSE F.

DEATH OF AN OLD-TIMER

Jesse F. Draper Drops Dead in His Stable Yard

Jesse F. Draper, familiarly known to all the old-settlers of this valley as "Grandpa" Draper, died suddenly at his home in Washoe, Monday afternoon between four and five o'clock. The old gentleman dropped dead while unhitching his team from the wagon in a shed near his residence. Life was barely extinct when the body was discovered. He had been hauling in potatoes during the day and, though 74 years of age, had in contemplation a deer hunt, that being a customary thing with him every fall. It is thought he overexerted himself and died of heart failure.

Deceased would have been 74 years old had he lived to see the 6th day of the present month. He celebrated his Golden wedding the 30th of last June. He was born near Indianapolis, Ind., emigrated to Missouri, and returned from that state to Idaho 15 years ago, having resided ever since at the old homestead in Washoe. He was the father of ten children, eight of whom, with their aged mother, survive him.

"Grandpa" Draper was a man who had no enemies. He was plain-spoken, but always believed he was right before he expressed an opinion on any subject, and was not quick to recede from that opinion when once expressed. His life was worthy of emulation by his family and friends.

The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at Ontario. Ore.

Payette Independent (Thursday, October 11, 1900)

A Card

The undersigned wish to extend to their friends of Washoe and Payette, heartfelt thanks for their kindness at the burial of our dear husband and father. We are deeply grateful to Mr. D. S. Lamme for his kindness on this occasion.

Mrs. J. F. Draper and Children.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 08, 1900
MOSS, GERTRUDE E.

A Sad Death

Friday morning of last week occurred the death of Gertrude E., the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Moss of this city. She was only 14 months of age. Funeral services were held at the residence on Saturday conducted by Rev. McPherson, of Weiser, and the remains were interred at Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents at this most trying time. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 13, 1900
TANNER, LYDIA

Death of Mrs. Tanner

Mrs. Lydia Tanner died at her home at Evanston, Wyo., last Sunday afternoon after a severe illness lasting several weeks. She was 29 years of age and leaves two children. Mrs. Tanner was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Reed of this place, a sister of Mrs. W. H. Taylor and of Ben Reed. Mr. Tanner is well-known in Payette having been employed at the Moss Mercantile Company and other places. Mr. and Mrs. Reed were at Evanston at the time of death. The funeral occurred at that place on Tuesday. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents and relatives.

1901

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1902

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Thursday, January 09, 1902

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January 16, 1902

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January 23, 1902

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February 27, 1902

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The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 13, 1902
DRAPER, JAMES A.

Death of James A. Draper

Nathan Draper received a telegram Tuesday morning announcing the death of his son James Adam Draper, which occurred at La Porte, Mo., Monday night. Mr. Draper had been sick for several weeks with typhoid fever. He was well known to many of our people, having been at one time engaged in the harness business in this city. He moved with his family to La Porte, Mo., a few months ago. Nathan Draper and wife, parents of the deceased, Mrs. C. C. McBride, Mrs. Jesse Richardson and Mrs. A. A. Stroup, his sisters, and C. F. Draper, a brother, reside here.

Payette Independent
Thursday, April 03, 1902

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Thursday, April 10, 1902

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Thursday, April 17, 1902

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The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 24, 1902
WOODWARD, ISREAL

Isreal Woodward, father of Dr. I. R. Woodward of this city, died at his Denver home from intestinal trouble Saturday. Dr. Woodward was with his father at the time of his death having been called to Denver about 10 days ago on account of the latter's serious illness. The deceased had recently undergone a severe operation from which he never recovered.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 15, 1902
ASMUSSEN, MRS. CARL

Mrs. Carl Asmussen died at noon today, after a brief illness. The funeral will take place Friday at 2 p.m., from the German Lutheran church.

Funeral (The Payette Independent, Thursday, May 22, 1902)

The funeral of Mrs. Carl Assmussen, who died last Thursday morning, took place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German Lutheran church, Rev. Frederick Hansen officiating. A large number of the friends of the deceased were in attendance and following the remains to their last resting place at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 15, 1902
ORY, EDWARD

Death of Edward Ory

Edward Ory, the aged shoemaker who for the past two years has been employed at F. M. Satoris' harness and shoe shop, died last Thursdsay evening. The deceased was 82 years old and his death was brought on by a paralytic stroke from which he never recovered owing to his advanced age. He leaves a wife and two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were held over the remains of the deceased Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church, Rev. T. S. Dulin officiated. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 22, 1902
KELLER, SON

The five-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Keller, who arrived in Payette recently from Kendrick and have been residing on Wm. Sherwood's bench ranch, died Tuesday morning after a short illness. The remains were shipped to Kendrick on the early train Wednesday morning.

Payette Independent
Thursday, May 29, 1902

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The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 5, 1902
LAUER, GLADYS

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lauer died Tuesday afternoon. The funeral took place on Wednesday and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 12, 1902
JIMERSON, J. R.

Death of J. R. Jimerson

After years of such suffering as few men have known, with sciatic rheumatism, John R. Jimerson passed away at a little after four o'clock Saturday evening, at the home of his parents 7 miles below Payette.

Mr. Jimerson came to this valley in the spring of 1887, and was a teacher in the public schools for about six years. He was a native of Illinois, having been born in Marion county, March 23, 1862. He was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Good of Centralia, Ill., Oct. 6, 1893, who with two children are bereft of the tender care and loving protection of a husband and father.

In spite of his sore affliction, which had extended over a period of several years, Mr. Jimerson had brought his indomitable will-power to bear upon every detail of his personal business affairs and had raised a fine orchard and brought to a high state of production a beautiful and valuable ranch about five miles below this city. He also leaves his family an insurance policy of $2000 in the Woodmen of the World.

The funeral was conducted from the Baptist church of Payette at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. T. S. Dulin preached an impressive discourse from the 23rd Psalm, after which the local camp of Woodmen, of which decreased was a member, took charge of the remains which were followed to Riverside cemetery by a large procession of relatives, friends and neighbors, and there laid to rest with the beautiful ceremonies of the order. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 19, 1902
KELLER, MAMIE

Mrs. Mamie Keller, wife of A. D. Keller, died in this city at 9 o'clock this (Thursday) morning, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Keller was a sister of W. F. Sherwood. She had been a resident of Payette but a short time, having recently moved here from Kendrick, Idaho. A month ago the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Keller, a little babe, died and was taken back to Kendrick for burial. Friday night Mr. Keller will start with the body of his wife to lay it by the side of his child. The sympathy of all who have become acquainted with him will go out to him in this hour of his deep affliction.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 19, 1902
EHFE, DEITLEF

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Deitlef Ehfe, who reside on the Payette bench, died this (Thursday) afternoon.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 10, 1902
HAMILTON, MRS. WILLIAM

Death of Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs. William Hamilton who was suddenly taken down with appendicitis while visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perry in this city recently, and later on removed to her home in Weiser, died on the morning of July 4th. Mrs. Hamilton was well knowN to many of our readers, having resided at New Plymouth from March 1897, until the following fall. She was an estimable lady.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 17, 1902
DEDMAN, J. S.

Death of a Pioneer Mason

J. S. Dedman, aged 83 years, 1 month and 23 days, died suddenly at his home in Weiser Sunday morning from the effects of a dose of carbolic acid taken by mistake. He was one of the oldest Masons of the Pacific coast country and was buried Monday afternoon by the Masonic lodge at Weiser, of which he was a member, the ceremonies being conducted by Grand Master of Idaho Masons D. C. Chase of Payette.

Deceased was the step father of Mrs. R. Wackerhagen of this city.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 31, 1902
BRADT, THOMAS J.

Death of T. J. Bradt

Thomas J. Bradt died at his residence in this city at 3:40 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, at the age of 68 years and 9 months, from an attack of spotted fever. The funeral took place from the Christian church at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss, Mrs. Rieger of this city, A. W. Bradt of Hailey, now visiting in Payette, and a son in Chicago.

Thomas J. Bradt was born near Toronto, Canada, Nov. 7, 1833. He afterwards moved to Indiana and from there to Illinois. For over 20 years he was engaged in railroading in the latter state. Prior to his arrival in Payette nearly three years ago he resided for about 16 years at Carrington, N. D. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, August 28, 1902
EMISON, INFANT SON

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emison of Ontario, well known in this city, died last Friday morning of bronchial pneumonia. The funeral was conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Adams in Ontario Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. J. Harvey of the Methodist church officiated.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, August 28, 1902
KOLBY, MRS. I.

Mrs. I. Kolby died of typhoid fever at the family residence on East Commercial street Monday morning, half-past three o'clock. The deceased had been a resident of Payette only a few months, the family having moved from Minden, Nebraska. Mr. Kolby and children started Tuesday morning to take the body back to the old Nebraska home for burial. We understand that Mr. Kolby and the children will not return to Idaho, and that A. L. McClanahan, who is an old acquaintance of the family, will complete the residence which Mr. Kolby was building on East Commercial street and will place the same on the market.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, August 28, 1902
RELYEA, CLARENCE

Clarence Relyea, aged 26 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Relyea, who reside near New Plymouth, died on Tuesday 19th inst. The family of deceased request the INDEPENDENT to express their thanks to friends and neighbors who extended their assistance during the last sickness and at the funeral of their son and brother. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 11, 1902
BATES, THOMAS W.

Death of T. W. Bates

Thomas W. Bates, for a number of years a prominent resident of Payette and one of the best known railroad and mining promoters of Idaho, died Thursday morning, September 4th, at his home in Boise after a long illness with Bright's disease. The deceased had been a sufferer for years and his death was not unexpected as a few weeks ago serious complications had set in and he had been in a very critical condition for some time. Mrs. Bates and the aged mother of the deceased were at his bedside when he died. The other member of the family, his son Walter, was in the Thunder Mountain country. Word was dispatched to him at once and it was expected that he would be able to reach home in time for the funeral which took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence at 6 o'clock.

The deceased was well known throughout Idaho as a railroad promoter. Previous to coming to this state he was connected with railroad construction work in Colorado and other states in the West. He was attracted by the possibilities of the mining interests in Idaho, and removed with his family to Payette about 11 years ago where he resided on his homestead just east of town until several years later when he took up his residence in Boise. He had the greatest faith in the possibilities of the Seven Devils mining region and for several years after coming to Payette spent a great deal of time in the east trying to interest capital in the project of building a railroad from this point into the district. Several times it was thought he had been successful and at two different times grading was actually begun. Afterwards Mr. Bates transferred his promoting operations to Weiser and was active in the organization of the railroad now heading towards the Seven Devils district known as the Pacific and Idaho Northern.

The latest project which Mr. Bates was interested in was the proposed road from Boise to Butte, knowf. as the Idaho Midland. Mr. Bates had carefully canvassed the value of the mines along the proposed route, and had an optimistic faith in the wonderful possibilities to be opened up.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 11, 1902
VAN DOOZER, HARRIET N.

Passed Over the Dark River

Harriet N. Van Doozer, aged 62 years, died at the home of her husband William Van Dozer, in this city, at 7:20 o'clock Monday morning, after a lingering illness with dropsy. The funeral took place from the Methodist church, of which she was a faithful member, at 10 o'clock a.m. Tuesday, being conducted by Pastor J. D. Bird, and the body was followed to its last rest in place in Riverside cemetery by a large number of old friends and acquaintances.

Harriet N. Harrington was born in the state of New York September 10, 1840. She was married to William Van Doozer at Grand Rapids, Mich., July 24, 1857. She had resided in Idaho 16 years and 14 years of that time in the Payette Valley. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 11, 1902
GOLDEN, JAMES B.

James B. Golden died Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock at his home in Washoe, as a result of stomach trouble with which he had been a sufferer for a long time. The funeral took place from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. L. Surber officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.

The deceased was 60 years of age and a native of New York. He had been a resident of the Payette Valley for 10 years, having come here from Oregon. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 18, 1902
GOLDEN, JAMES B.

Another old pioneer has passed away. Mr. James B. Golden died Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock September 8, 1901,(should be 1902) at his home in Washoe near Payette. The funeral took place from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, being conducted by members of the Catholic church. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. He lived and died an earnest adherent to the Catholic faith.

The deceased was 60 years of age. He was born in Boston, when quite young was taken to New York state, where he lived until 1863, when he came west to Butte, Mont., where he stayed until 1871. He then went to The Dalles, Ore., where he met and married his wife a Miss Isabella Long. After their marriage they moved to Goldendale, Wash., where they remained for nearly four years. They then returned to Oregon, near Vale where his brother-in-law Mr. N. C. Long resided. From there they came to Payette in 1893, bought them a home in Washoe near that place where he had since engaged in farming and stock raising.

Seven children have been blessed their union, four boys and three girls. There are two grand children, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Draper of Vale, Ore.

James Golden was a man who conformed as nearly to the golden rule of doing "unto others as you would have them do unto you" as seems possible for human nature. He was temperate in his habits, quiet and retiring in his life, and was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father. He loved and delighted in little children wherever he met them. Their natural grace and innocence appealed to him with unusual strength and seemed a bond between them. His undiscouraged will was patient to the last, bearing his suffering in silence while seeking to comfort and cheer the loved ones about him. (Riverside Cemetery)

Rest brave man, thy life work done.
As thou has seen it best.
Thy loving deeds shall still live on.
Thy dear ones" lives tombless.
A Friend

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 02, 1902
BROWN, ERNEST H.

Death of Dr. E. H. Brown

Dr. Ernest H. Brown, the Boise veterinary surgeon, a brother of P.H. Brown of this city, dropped dead last Friday evening while hunting in a field abut five miles from Emmett. Mr. Brown had gone to Emmett that morning on business and from there had gone out duck hunting in the afternoon with Lieutenant Holbrook of Boise. He had separated from Holbrook and a few hours later was found dead. A coroner's inquest was held Saturday and the verdict was to the effect that death had resulted from heart failure.

Upon hearing the sad news P. H. Brown at once left for Boise and from there went to Emmett and brought the body back to the family home in the former city. The funeral took place Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Dr. Brown was 32 years of age. He went to Boise about four years ago from South Dakota. He was a graduate of a Chicago veterinary college and during the Spanish war was in the army as a veterinary surgeon in the Philippines. He was unmarried but leaves a mother, sister and brother in Boise besides his brother at Payette and another brother in Mexico.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 09, 1902
HARADER, VESTA

Vesta Harader, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs I. L. Harader, died Wednesday morning, at 11 o'clock after a number of days illness. The funeral took place this Thurdsay morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence on the West side, the remains being laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 23, 1902
SAWINGS, MARY E.

Death of Mrs. Sawings

Mrs. Mary E. Sawings, one of the oldest residents of the Payette Valley, and of the town of Payette, died at her home in this city, at 9 o'clock Monday morning, after an illness of about six weeks.

Mother Sawings was a native of New York. She had reached the ripe age of 75 years, 8 months and 22 days. She came to the Payette Valley with her husband 26 years ago, and had been a resident of this city for the past 18 years. She was the mother of nine children, only three of whom survive her. She was a consistent Christian and had been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She enjoyed the friendship and high esteem of all who knew her.

The funeral took place from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Bird, after which the interment took place at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 13, 1902
BAKER, J. C.

Death of J. C. Baker

J. C. Baker, manager of the Payette Canning Company's plant, died at the home of William Van Doozer in this city, last Sunday night about 10:45 o'clock, after a number of days' illness with acute indigestion. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from Mr. Van Doozer's residence. The services were conducted by Elder Keltner of Denver, of the German Baptist church. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.

The deceased came to Payette late in the summer from Denver, Colo. where, for many years, he had been engaged in the canning business, and was one of the most active organizers of the Payette Canning Company, which has since installed a plant in this city. He leaves a wife and two children in Denver. Will Baker, a brother of the deceased who came to Payette at the same time, was with him during his last illness. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 20, 1902
WOOD, SON

The five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood of Oregon, who are visiting at the home of the latter's sister Mrs. Robt. Green, north of Payette, died last Monday afternoon after an illness of but a few hours with spasmodic croup. The funeral took place on Tuesday.

The Payette Independent
Thursday November 27, 1902
HUTCHINSON, GEORGE

Death of George Hutchinson

George Hutchinson died this (Friday) morning at 5 o'clock, after a lingering illness with lung trouble. Deceased was 37 years old and had resided in Payette about ten years.

Funeral will be conducted from the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Saturday. Friend and acquaintances of the deceased are invited to attend. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
December 18, 1902

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Payette Independent
December 28, 1902

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