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Payette Independent
Friday, February 03, 1911
MELLOR, ELIZABETH

MRS. WILLIAM H. MELLOR SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS

Mrs. William H. Mellor, mother of Mrs. A. B. Moss, Mrs. C. H. Bussey, and Mrs. George Rezac of this city, died at her home on Park street last Friday from pneumonia and heart trouble. She had reached the ripe old age of 78 years and ? months. Her husband and all her children were with her before she passed away.

Mrs. Mellor had been ill for some time and it was known that she could not survive the ravages of the disease. So besides her daughters who live in Payette, her other children gathered here to be with her during her last days. They are Mrs. Murray and C. H. Mellor and W. E. Mellor, all of Rock Springs, Wyo.

Elizabeth Scott was born in Penrith, England, September 10, 1832. She was married to William H. Mellor at St. James church, New York on June 21, 1857.

For the last few years Mr. and Mrs. Mellor have lived in Payette, occupying a pretty cottage on Park street, and spent their time here and with their children in Rock Springs.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at St. James Episcopal church, the prayers being read by Thos. Ashworth. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, March 16, 1911
MCCAMMON, C. L.

Dies of Blood Poisoning

Mrs. C. L. McCammon died Monday from blood poisoning which resulted from child birth. The baby was born February 23 and is getting a long nicely. Mrs. McCammon was a sister of Mrs. Frank Cram, Jr. She was born on August 16, 1874, and leaves a husband and four children besides the baby. She had lived in Payette at different times during the last 15 years. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, Rev. G. H. Turner officiating. The body was laid away in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, March 16, 1911
MORDHORST, PETER

Peter Mordhorst Dies

Peter Mordhorst, father of George Mordhorst and Mrs. Emma Precht, died Tuesday of last week, after an illness of about a year. He was 72 years old. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the residence at 2 o'clock by the Payette grange. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, June 22, 1911
MELLOR, WM. H.

AGED PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Founder of Rock Springs, Wyo dies in Payette - Wm. H. Mellor follows the Wife Who Died a Few Months Before

There died in our little city, Tuesday afternoon, June 13th, an aged and respected citizen whose life and work are inseparably connected with the early history and development of Wyoming. This man was Wm. H. Mellor, born in Lancashire, England, in 1832 and coming to America in 1856.

Four years ago Mr. Mellor decided to retire from the activity of business and with his wife who had been a loving helpmate for fifty years, builded a home in Payette where they might spend the remaining days of their lives among their children who have lived here many years. They are Mrs. C. H. Bussey, Mrs. Geo. Rezac and Mrs. A. B. Moss.

In a comfortable home, in this beautiful valley of fruits and flowers, surrounded by loved ones whose loving hearts and hands were ever ready to minister to their wants, with that peace and serenity that comes as the benison of faithful live this worthy couple's cup of happiness was filled to overflowing. But ? had decreed that they should not long enjoy their new home. On January 27, 1911, mother Mellor received the summons and, laying aside the affairs of life and bidding a long goodbye to her children and to her husband to whom she had been the living wife and helpmate for almost fifty four years, sought her touch and sunk into dreamland ? her to awaken in a fairer land.

From the day of her death, until the summons came to the husband and father, he constantly longed to be with the wife who had shared his joys and sorrows, his fortunes and nonfortunes for so many years. It was no unwelcome news that the silent messenger brought to him of the end of his period of waiting. A paralytic stroke gave notice that the end had come and that the life work of this good husband, father, and citizen was at its close.

With tender hands, ministering to his every want, kind and loving hearts unwilling to give him up, did all that love could do to keep him with them, but to no avail. At eleven o'clock Tuesday evening, the weary spirit left its earthly temple to join the wife who had gone but a little while before.

At his bedside during his last moments, were his children and grand children. Of his direct family there were present at the funeral four daughters and two sons. Many neighbors and friends were present at the last rites. A short service was held at the house, conducted by Rev. Thomas Ashworth and the Knights of Pythias took charge of the casket and the ceremony at the grave.

In a volume of the annals of the state of Wyoming and the part taken in its development by the prominent men within its border, the following excerpts taken:

Wm. H. Mellor received his educational training in Paradise Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. When a youth he was employed in the office of an attorney in his native town and later in a similar capacity in the office of the Blackburn Cotton Manufacturing Company, where he continued until his 24th year. In 1856 he came to the United States, reaching New York on November 1st. He engaged in several occupations in the east for a few years and then moved to Kewanee, Ill. and engaged in coal mining, and afterwards in Macon Co., Mo. In 1864 he returned to his native country remaining until the spring of 1865 and came back to Missouri. In 1868 he joined the Wyoming Coal and Mining Company and took charge of the company's store at "Point of Rocks" and in January 1870 came to Rock Springs and erected the first building in what is now one of the most thriving and prosperous towns in Wyoming. Mr. Mellor took charge of the company's affairs at this point and in addition to his other duties, took the superintendency of the mine. He was soon compelled to devote his entire time and attention to the mining interests, which grew in importance and magnitude with each recurring year. Meanwhile the town grew apace and the influx of population became such that the term city could very appropriately be applied and it is now one of the leading mining centers of the state. Mr. Mellor was superintendent for 15 years during which time he did more than any other man in this section to develop the resources of the county. He ably and successfully managed the mines of the company and demonstrated abilities which placed him among the leading mining experts of the West. Resigning the position in 1886, he embarked into a lucrative cattle business until 1894, when he retired from active life.

On June 21st, 1857, in New York City, Mr. Mellor and Elizabeth Scott were married. Mrs. Mellor is a native of Cumberland county, England, the daughter of Geo. and Mary (Hall) Scott, the father for many years being the head of a large shoe business. Six children have been born to them, Fredrick who died in 1862 aged two years; Ann E; Edward; Charles; Lula; Elizabeth.

No one who knows Mr. Mellor will question his unsullied integrity, his devotion to principle or his loyalty in the interests of his fellow men. He has seen grown up, around his first humble domicile amid the mountain fastness a city of no mean proportions, with every interest of which he has been identified. To the growth and development of this thriving city he has contributed with a free hand and clear brain, and much of its present prosperity is directly attributable to his painstaking efforts. All who come within the range of his influence speak in the highest terms of his many estimable ? of character, being always foremost in advocating reforms and public improvements, making all personal and private interests subordinate to the public good. In a very important sense he is the father of Rock Springs, as well as one of its most worthy citizens. No person in the state stands higher in the esteem of the people.

The foregoing, written while he was still living at Rock Springs, Wyo., furnishes a splendid index to his life and character, and of the respect and esteem in which he was held by his friends and neighbors after their associations with him for forty years. He made many friends in Payette during his short time in the city and his loss is keenly felt by all who know him.(Riverside Cemetery)

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1914

Payette Independent
Thursday, June 25, 1914
LOVE, JOEL

DEATH OF JOEL P. LOVE

Joel P. Love was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, May 2nd, 1852. In 1870 he removed with his parents to Columbia, Marion County, Iowa. At that place, while a young man, he joined the Masonic Order, Tyre Lodge No. 185, A. F. & A. M., of which he was a member at the time of his death. In October 1907, he removed to Stanley County, South Dakota, and took up a homestead. He continued to live on his homestead but in October 1912, his team ran away with him and he was badly injured, his neck being almost broken. Paralysis of the throat and tongue followed, growing steadily worse, and owing to the condition of his health he came to Payette, in April 1913, to make his home with his youngest sister, Mrs. Wm. Maule, where he was tenderly cared for until he passed away on the evening of June 17th, 1914. One other sister, Mrs. M. J. Klutts, living in Woodbine, Iowa, and an only brother, living in Columbia, Iowa, survive him. He was never married. He was an earnest and consistent member of the Masonic fraternity, Washoe Lodge, No 28, A. F. & A. M. conducted the funeral services. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. The desire was to bury him in the Masonic plot but that being full temporary interment was made and the body will be reentered when the new Masonic and Odd Fellow addition is made to the cemetery this fall. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, July 09, 1914
FORBES, EVA MAY

Mrs. Eva May Forbes died Tuesday morning, about 9:30, July 7th, after a long illness. Mrs. Forbes had been in failing health for almost a year, and for the past nine weeks had been confined to her bed. Her mother, Mrs. Minnie Cob, the only near relative, was with her during her sickness and death.

Mrs. Forbes was born in Nebraska, Oct. 27, 1877. She was married to Burt G. Forbes July 3rd, 1897, and was the loving mother of ten children, seven of whom, and a husband survive her. The family have been residents of Payette for eight years. She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ, of Payette and her interest was clearly shown in many ways, one of which was by getting her seven children ready for Sunday school every Sunday morning. The funeral was held at the Christian church on Wednesday, at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Smith. Interment in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, July 23, 1914
FIKE, EDNA RACHEL

DEATH OF MRS. FIKE

Edna Rachel Snider was born in Illinois January 26, 1869. She was married to Charles Thomas and to this union was born one son, James Thomas. She was married to J. A. Fike in 1896, at Halena, Kansas, and to this union were born 5 children, Opal, John, Hazel, Pearl and Oscar, all of whom survive her. She also leaves surviving a husband, two sisters, father, one half sister and two half brothers. The family have lived in Payette for the four years last past. Mr. Fike is foreman of a group of shops owned by the Pittsburg and Silver Peak Mining Co., located at Blair, Nevada. In response to a telegram advising him of Mrs. Fike's unexpected death, he started at once for Payette and arrived on No. 17, Sunday morning. The funeral was conducted at the house by Rev. Evans, pastor of the Baptist church, on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock and internment made in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Fike will remain in Payette for a short time; he hopes to complete arrangements to keep his children together. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, August 13, 1914
CHAPMAN, CURTISS PALMER

IN MEMORY OF "CURT" CHAPMAN (Rev. Reed)

Curtiss Palmer Chapman is the full name, but Curt is the endearing form of it that everybody learned to love him by. Three weeks ago he was the picture of health, hope and happiness. Last Sunday we placed his body in its last resting place, amidst the flowers and tears of the entire community. Appendicitis was the enemy that entered his strong castle and slew him. He felt the first of it on Sunday, July 26, was operated on the following Friday, but the case had already progressed too far for recovery. Eight days of courageous suffering followed and the end came on Saturday, Aug. 8. The funeral services were in the Presbyterian church which was able to accommodate about one third of the people who came to bring their tribute of respect for the dead and sympathy for those who are left to mourn. Rev. Benj. Smith preached the sermon, and the "Misses Thurston and Messrs. Paul Brainard and Lyle Wood sang choice selections.

Curt lived his entire life in Payette. He was born Jan. 12, 1893, just ten days after his parents arrived here. He passed through our schools and graduated with the High School class of 1912. Since then he has been employed most of the time by the Idaho-Oregon Electric company and had advanced to a membership in the Electrical Workers Union.

One of the features in the funeral service was the group of young men who not only served as ushers and pall-bearers, but came and sat in a body filling a large block of the seats. These were his class mates, work mates, and members of two local clubs, the "T. B." and the "S. T. A. G.", both of which sent sheafs of roses as tributes.

The parents, S. E. and Satie K. Chapman and the brother and sister Irving and Mildred, appreciate the kindness shown and sympathy expressed all through the period of sickness and death and feel that the friendship revealed is a large compensation for the sorrow that has come upon them. The mingling of heartaches that are common to mortals make us more akin than anything else we experience. So while the death of a man at the morning of life seems a disaster, it may yet be in the great ways of God that his twenty-one years of life and his early death have had a meaning and a value that only eternity can disclose.

Payette Independent
Thursday, August 27, 1914
COLE, ROY

Roy Cole was born in Nebraska. He removed with his parents to Wyoming and later, in 1899, came to Payette. For the last two years he has resided for the greater part of the time in Boise. He married Miss Harris of Nyssa. He died at Pocatello on August 29, at the age of twenty six years. He leaves a wife, two adopted children, father, mother, three sisters and one brother. He was a nephew of Mrs. Frank Cram, Jr., of this city. Interment was made at Nyssa on the 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cram Jr. attended the funeral.

Payette Independent
Thursday, August 27, 1914
GROTHE, ALBERT

DIES IN MEXICO

Mrs. P. H. Brown has received the sad intelligence that her father Albert Grothe, died in Mexico City, August 19th. Mr. Grothe was sick and a surgical operation was necessary, which was performed, but from which he did not rally. Mr. Grothe was for more than ten years a prominent citizen of Payette. He was born in Hagen Germany, in 1841, came to Payette in 1891. For the past fifteen years he has made his home in Mexico, where he had extensive mining interests. He leaves a widow, his second wife, and four children by his first wife, Miss S. H. Grothe, of Boise and Mrs. P.H. Brown, of Payette.

Mrs. Grothe is now placed in a very trying position. Her step-daughters are far away and hardly know what she can do. There is a state of war in Mexico and it is now trouble out and anxious times in Mexico City, her home, and the awful war is on at her former home in Germany. Mr. Grothe was a member in good standing of Washoe Lodge No 28, A. F. and A. M. The Independent expresses sympathy, as we believe, for the entire community, on behalf of the bereaved.

Payette Independent
Thursday, October 08, 1914
WELLS, ALEXANDER

DEATH OF ALEXANDER WELLS

Alexander Wells, aged 86, 7 months and 27 days, died at his home in Payette Oct., 2d, 1914. Mr. Wells for the past fifteen years had been one of the most respected and honored citizens of the town. He has been successful in a business way and has added much to the development of the town and community. No doubt his life has counted for most in the moral and religious fields. He upheld a high standard of life. Any injustice to himself or to another filled him with a righteous indignation and he was ready at once to oppose such injustice. That he believed to be right he was anxious to defend with all his might. What he believed to be wrong he launched against it with equal zeal. Among the worthy principles which he advocated were, the deeper observance of the Lord's Day, temperance, clean speech and pure social relations. He was especially interested in the church, for him the Kingdom of God was a matter of supreme importance. As a member of the Church of Christ in this place he was regular in attendance, loyal in its support and conspicuities in its service. He held the position of Elder for many years during which time he carefully endeavored to discharge such duties as were his. Often he has admonished the erring in that kind Christian Spirit which characterizes a true shepherd of the Lord. He adored no compromise with the world and worldly things but prayed and worked that the Church should be without spot and without blemish. At times he has sacrificed his own personal interests for the good of Church. He was well versed in the Sacred Scriptures and frequently in the absence of his pastor he filled the pulpit with edification and profit to all. His mind was remarkably clear, even in his last year he discussed accurately the problems of life and religion. He had a rare sense of clean wholesome wit and humor. His presence at any social gathering was a sure indication of good cheer. His after-dinner talks were always enjoyable. His cheerfulness and hopefulness together with his splendid habit of life account in part for his long life. His moral influence will be missed in the community, his spiritual strength will be miss in the church and his genial presence will be missed most in the home. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, December 10, 1914
MERCER, SARAH

Sarah Freel was born a LaFayette, In., in 1830, where she lived with her parents until she was married to V. Mercer. Six years later they moved on a farm near Adel, Iowa. She departed this life Dec. 6, 1914.

Mrs. Mercer was the mother of ten children, nine of whom are still living. Henry Mercer, of Dodd City, Ark.; Nancy Jane Francis, of Payette, Idaho; Eliza College of Adel, Iowa; William Mercer of Blockton, Iowa; Sarah Alexander of Des Moines, Iowa; Mary Overton of Oregon City, Ore.; V. Mercer Jr., of Payette, Ida.; Emma Turner of Payette, Ida.; and C. Mercer of Payette, Idaho.

Mrs. Mercer was a devoted Christian having been converted in her girlhood she joined the United Brethren Church and continued a member of the same all her life. In her life exemplified the religion the religion she professed, and by her example recommended her religion to others. About six years ago she moved to Payette where she lived for one year, since that time she has lived with her youngest son, C. Mercer near New Plymouth, until her home going on Sunday, Dec. 6. About 30 years ago her husband preceded her to that home above.

Her recent sickness was of short duration, and when God called her she was ready and quickly answered the call. The remains will be taken back to Adel, Iowa and laid beside those of her husband.

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