Payette County Obituaries
Payette Enterprise 1916


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Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 06, 1916
DORATHY, CATHERINE JANE
PASSING OF MRS. DORATHY

Mrs. Catherine J. Dorathy passed away peacefully at her home on New Years morning at eleven o'clock.

Mrs. Dorathy was born in Duchess Co., New York on the 23rd of May 1846. She married on Oct 27, 1872 to Mr. Eugene B. Dorathy, marriage taking place in Lake Co., Ill.

Mr. and Mrs.. Dorathy came from Minnesota to Payette in 1893, where they have resided since that time.

The children born to Mr.. and Mrs.. Dorathy are: Lawrence P. Dorathy, Lottie E. Barber, of Lima, Mont., Warren E. Dorathy, Charles A. Dorathy and Ruth E. Dorathy, all of whom with her husband, survive the deceased.

Mrs. Dorathy's bright, sunny, cheerful disposition, endeared her to a very large circle of friends, in whose hearts she will be long held in loving remembrance. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 06, 1916
CORNELSEN, HELEN EMMA
SUDDENLY CALLED

Helen Cornelsen, aged 10 years, 11 months and 20 days, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cornelsen, who reside three miles north of Payette. The little girl had but recently recovered from an operation performed for appendicitis. She was taken suddenly ill with indigestion Monday afternoon from which, owing to her weakened condition, she could not recover.

The funeral will take place Friday at 2 o'clock from the family residence. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 06, 1916
KESLER, WM
Mr. Wm. Kessler, aged 69 years and 5 months, died Monday afternoon at his home in Fruitland. Mr. Kessler has suffered with anemia for several years. In December he was taken sick with la grippe which developed into pneumonia. Little hopes were then given for his recovery and word was sent to his children. His five sons were with him several weeks, as he seemed to be improving they returned last week to their homes. Mr. Kessler was born in Franklin county, Va., and was married to Miss Martha Flora in 1867. He was the father of nine children, eight of whom are living, James, Jerry, Mrs. Ida Miller and Mrs. Mason, of North Dak., Edward of Montana, Doss, of Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, Lon, who resides in Fruitland and Miss Emma, who is one of our teachers. Mr. Kessler has lived in Fruitland about four years and has made many friends. He was a noble christian man, a loving and devoted husband and father.

The funeral services were held in the Brethren Church of which he was a faithful member, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the officers of the church acting as pallbearers. Revs. Ebey and Shamberger officiating. Burial took place at Payette.

"How beautiful it is for a man to die on the walls of Zion, to be called like a watch worn and weary sentinel, to put his armor off, and rest in Heaven." (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 13, 1916
DRISCOLL, TIMOTHY
DEATH CLAIMS TIM DRISCOLL

The news of the sudden death of Tim Driscoll, the well-known and highly esteemed citizen, whose useful life for nearly a quarter of a century had been spent in this city, was received with expressions of sorrow in every home and by every citizen, the grief of those who mourned the loss of a husband and father becoming at once the common sorrow of the entire community.

Mr. Driscoll had been in poor health for several months and it was known by those who were closest to him that his condition was really critical, but his cheerful deportment, even when he must have realized that his days were numbered, gave no intimation of the true situation. While addressing the Odd Fellow's lodge Wednesday evening he received a paralytic stroke, but upon the administration of medical treatment, sufficiently recovered to be removed to his home where he received a second stroke at 11 o'clock Thursday night and passed away a few minutes later.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, at which time the Emma Theater was filled to overflowing. The ceremonies were in charge of the local Odd Fellow's lodge and a large number of the members of that order, of which the deceased was a Past Grand Master, were in attendance from New Plymouth, Weiser, Ontario and Caldwell. The members of the Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Driscoll was also a member, attended unofficially in a body. In the long procession were also the Rebekah lodge of Odd Fellows and the Order of the Eastern Star of the Masons.

Each organization contributed to the many and beautiful floral offerings that were banked about the casket as it rested in the Emma Theater which was filled to overflowing to listen to the impressive address delivered by Gen. Frank Martin, of Boise, Past Grand Master and Grand Representative of Idaho Odd Fellows. The remains were followed by an imposing cortege to Riverside cemetery where the interment took place with the solemn and touching ritualistic ceremonies of the Odd Fellows.

The following Grand Lodge of Idaho, officers attended and acted at honorary pall-bearers; August Moritz, C. P., Boise; Presley Horn, Grand Secretary, Caldwell; Frank Martin, P.G.M. and G. Rep., Boise; W. A. Coughanour, Grand Treasurer, Payette; A. E. Gipson, P.G.M. and P. G.. Rep., also editor of the Idaho Odd Fellow, of Caldwell, and Ben Reas, of Parma, Grand Marshal of the Grand Encampment.

Tim Driscoll was born at Skibreen, County of Cork, Oreland, Jan. 11, 1862. He came to America when but a few years old and to Boise, Idaho about 1876, and had resided in the state ever since, having been a resident of Payette since 1894. He had filled many important positions of responsibility and trust, having served as Deputy U.S. Marshal, Deputy-Sheriff of Ada county and Deputy-Warden of the State penitentiary. He served one term as Postmaster of Payette and was (unreadable) Officer of Canyon county for eight years.

He was prominent in Odd Fellowship, leaving a record of official service in that order that is equaled by but few of his brethren. He was past Grand Master and Grand Representative at the time of his death.

He leaves a widow, three sons, John M. of Weiser, Thos. P., of La Grande, Ore., Edwin U., of Payette, two daughters, Mrs. G. C. Painter, of Middleton and Miss Helen of Payette, also a step-son, Walter Gorrie, of Portland, Ore., and a step-daughter, Miss Eda Gorrie of Payette; his mother is living in Seattle, Wash., and a brother W. J. Driscoll, in Boise.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express to the fraternal orders and to our friends our deep gratitude and appreciation, for the sympathy and many kindnesses extended to us in our sorrow.

Mrs. Tim Driscoll and Family (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 13, 1916
MCGLINCHEY, JOHN
John McGlinchey Passes Away

The news of the sudden death of John McGlinchey, which occurred at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, has cast a gloom over the community.

Mr. McGlinchey received a fall Monday morning while walking out to post a letter in his mail box, resulting in a broken arm. He had but recently partially recovered from a severe illness and it was realized that the shock was something to be seriously considered. After receiving surgical attention he appeared to be resting easy, which lead to hopes for his ultimate recovery. The worst was not feared until a few minutes before he breathed his last.

Mr. McGlinchey was 77 years old. He was a pioneer of the early days, having come to Idaho in 1862, when he engaged in the mercantile business at Idaho City. He afterwards lived in Uinta county, Wyoming, where he served both as a member of the legislature and as sheriff. He was married to Mrs. May Noggle Alvord in 1879 and became a resident of Payette in 1886. He had resided for 28 years at the present family home where he died, in this city.

The deceased is survived by his widow, a step-son, Mr. D.D. Alvord of Twin Falls, Idaho, a daughter, Mrs. W. B. Gilmore of this city and a sister, Mrs. John Phalan, of Pocatello, Idaho, all of whom are now present to attend the funeral, which will take place from the Church of the Holy Family, on First Avenue South, at one-thirty o'clock Sunday, after a short service conducted by Rev. Thomas Ashworth of St. James Episcopal Church, at the family residence.

Mr. McGlinchey was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of this community, where he had spent the best years of a busy life. In his intercourse with the affairs of life it may be truthfully said of him that he had only one guide, his own conscience, which preserved his integrity and honored the Divinity in whom he placed his trust.

An obituary notice worthy of the life he lived and the achievements of a long and useful career will appear in the next issue of the paper.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, January 20, 1916)

PIONEER CITIZEN IS LAID TO REST

The funeral of John McGlinchey, the highly esteemed pioneer citizen of Payette, who passed away at his home in this city at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, January 12th, took place Sunday afternoon. A brief but impressive service was held at the McGlinchey residence at 1 o'clock when a large number of the old-time friends and neighbors viewed the remains and extended their heartfelt condolence to the bereaved relatives.

The casket occupied a place in the large room where the deceased had spent the happiest hours of his life in the entertainment of those who were near and dear to his great heart -- that ever beat in unison with the better things of life -- love of home, family and friends.

The great banks of flowers, embracing many beautiful floral designs that bore works expressive of the love and esteem in which the memory of the deceased is held in this community, were more eloquent than any language the tongue could frame to utter.

The short and simple service at the house consisted only of the singing of a duet, "Perfect Peace," by Mrs. Hamilton of Weiser, and Mrs. Masonhelmer of this city.

The body was then borne to the Church of the Holy Family, where a most impressive funeral service was conducted according to the established rites of the Catholic church, of which Mr. McGlinchey had been a consistent communicant throughout his life.

The funeral was largely attended by the people of the community and by friends from Boise, Caldwell, Weiser and other towns of this section. The burial took place in Riverside Cemetery.

As a pioneer of the early days, in Idaho and Wyoming, Mr. McGlinchey did his full share of the important work that was necessary to be done by the men who gave the best of their lives toward the laying of a sure foundation for that prosperity and happiness now being enjoyed by those who followed later in their foot steps. He was plain and unassuming, but was firm in his convictions and intensely earnest in his efforts to be a factor for the betterment of the community in which he lived. He filled many important positions of public trust and moved in a large field of business activity during his life, and it may truthfully be said now that he is gone, that the record of his earthly stewardship is one that is altogether worthy of the very highest type of good citizenship. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 13, 1916
BROWN, CAPITOLAS D.
DEATH OF FORMER PAYETTE PRINTER

The following account of the death of Capitolas D. Brown, a brief mention of which was printed in last week's Enterprise, is found in the Guthrie County,(Iowa) Vidette: After a long period of illness, death has terminated the days on earth of Cap. Brown. Those close to him had long since abandoned hope of his recovery, and when he closed his eyes for that last long sleep Tuesday, January, 4th, just at the noon hour, it was not an unexpected shock, but a looked for, expected moment. His death was as peaceful as a deep sleep -- it was as the slowing down of the motion of a machine, finally coming to a complete stop. As a matter of fact, he simply slumbered on into eternity.

Capitolas D.. Brown was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan A. Brown of this city. He was one of a family of five children; and was born March 25, 1878. Panora was the place of his birth and has been his home ever since. When he was fifteen years of age, he entered the printing office of his father and learned the printing business. He developed no particular liking for the printing trade and later became a professional lather. About sixteen years ago, he began having stomach trouble, and much of the time since then he has been ailing. He sought relief at home and abroad, but found nothing to permanently benefit him. For the past year or so, his decline has been steady, but up until about three months ago, there seemed reason to hope that he might recover. About that time it became apparent that the end was not far off, and for the past month or six weeks he was practically helpless on account of weakness.

Cap had unusual talent as a musician, and for fifteen years was leaded and instructor of the Panora band. As a vocalist his talent was often sought and cheerfully given. In all things he undertook he met with success and had he enjoyed good health he would have gone to the top in any profession he chose.

If tender care, careful nursing or medical skill would have spared the life of Cap. Brown, he would at this time be well and strong. Every member of the family had done everything in their power for him. For the past eight months some one of his sisters has been with the parents continually, neglecting their own homes and families in order to be with him and assist in doing for him. Skilled physicians and specialists have waited upon him and sought diligently for a remedy that would restore him to health, but to no avail, his time had come. In the long, trying illness of the deceased, we have a wonderful demonstration of that most beautiful of all things - a mother's love. A constant watcher by his bedside has been Mrs. Brown. His every wish she granted, and in doing service for him she found pleasure. As we have said, each member of the family did their utmost to comfort him and alleviate his suffering, but no one could do things quite like mother, and for days and nights she sat by his bedside hoping, exhorting, praying for his recovery, feeling as keenly as did he the pain that bore down upon home. Heaven born is mother love such as Mrs. Brown's and our mental picture of heaven is a place filled with mothers such as is she.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Christian church, Rev. J. A. Saum officiating. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 13, 1916
SMITH, HANNAH ROUCK
Sunday evening, Jan. 9th, Mrs. Hannah Rouck Smith passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. M. Thomas. Her death was a shock to the family and friends. She was taken suddenly sick Sunday morning with angina pectoris and seemed to realize this would be her last sickness.

She was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio July 4th, 1837, and was married to Mr. Wm. Smith, Sept. 11, 1856, six children were born to the union, three sons and three daughters. The eldest daughter died leaving four children who were raised by their grandparents.

In 1859 Mr. and Mrs. Smith crossed the plains to Calfironia, and years later going overland to Montana. In 1905 Mr. Smith died at their home in Dillon, Montana.

Mrs. Smith and her daughter Mrs. Porch, came about a month ago, to visit her daughter and family. She has visited here several times and has made many freinds. She was a devoted Christian and has been a member of the Methodist church since a girl, and had everything in readiness for her departure.

Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. C. L. Walker.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Porch accompained the body to her home in Dillon, Montana, the three sons meeting them at Pocatello.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 20, 1916
SOLDERS, ELIZA ANN
DEATH OF MRS. SOLDERS

Mrs. Eliza Ann Solders, wife of Charles F. Solders, died at her home in this city, Monday, Jan. 17th. Funeral services were conducted at the Solders home on Third Ave. North, at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, by Rev. Barnes, pastor of the M.E. Church.

Eliza Ann Long was born April 7, 1843. She married Charles F. Solders Jan. 19, 1860. She is survived by her husband and six children, four sons and two daughters.

Mrs. Solders had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years, her membership at the time of her death being in Ontario, Oregon. She was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, at Payette. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 20, 1916
PITTS, ALLENE
MOTHER AND CHILD BURIED TOGETHER

Unspeakably sad was the scene presented at the home of Mr. Thomas Pitts in this city, Saturday morning, where death had claimed his wife and infant child and where both lay waiting to be followed by the heart-broken father and other relatives as well as many sorrowing friends to their final resting place by the side of two children who had preceded them within the past two years.

Mrs. Pitts died of tuberculosis, at 10 o'clock Wednesday night, Jan. 12th and her five-months old babe passed away at two o'clock Saturday morning, Jan. 15th.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. P. H. Evans. The mother and child were buried in one casket, the interment taking place in Riverside Cemetery.

Many floral offerings were sent, to the stricken home by friends of the family.

Cynthia Jane Inman was born in Barton county, Missouri, June l9, 1888. At the age of 11 years she went with her parents to Western Kansas; from there in 1905, she came with her parents to Payette, Idaho; June 19, 1907, she was united in marriage to Thomas Pitts. To this union were born six children; Oval, Claude, Effie, Carl, Lester and Allene. Mrs. Pitts leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, one son, Claude, aged seven years and one daughter, Effie, six years, a mother, four brothers, two sisters and a host of friends.

Allene Pitts, the babe, was born in Payette, Idaho, August 20, 1915, and died January 15, 1916. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 20, 1916
PITTS, CYNTHIA JANE
MOTHER AND CHILD BURIED TOGETHER

Unspeakably sad was the scene presented at the home of Mr. Thomas Pitts in this city, Saturday morning, where death had claimed his wife and infant child and where both lay waiting to be followed by the heart-broken father and other relatives as well as many sorrowing friends to their final resting place by the side of two children who had preceded them within the past two years.

Mrs. Pitts died of tuberculosis, at 10 o'clock Wednesday night, Jan. 12th and her five-months old babe passed away at two o'clock Saturday morning, Jan. 15th.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. P. H. Evans. The mother and child were buried in one casket, the interment taking place in Riverside Cemetery.

Many floral offerings were sent, to the stricken home by friends of the family.

Cynthia Jane Inman was born in Barton county, Missouri, June l9, 1888. At the age of 11 years she went with her parents to Western Kansas; from there in 1905, she came with her parents to Payette, Idaho; June 19, 1907, she was united in marriage to Thomas Pitts. To this union were born six children; Oval, Claude, Effie, Carl, Lester and Allene. Mrs. Pitts leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, one son, Claude, aged seven years and one daughter, Effie, six years, a mother, four brothers, two sisters and a host of friends.

Allene Pitts, the babe, was born in Payette, Idaho, August 20, 1915, and died January 15, 1916. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 17, 1916
STRAUSS, MARY ANN HOFFMAN
DEATH OF MRS. MARY ANN STRAUSS

Mrs. Mary Ann (Hoffman) Strauss, mother of Dr. A. V. Strauss, died at her home in this city on the morning of February 14th, after a lingering illness of several months. A short service, was conducted by Rev. G. W. Barnes, pastor of the Methodist church, at the home of the deceased. On Tuesday morning Dr. Strauss departed with the body for the old home near Logan, Iowa, where the remains will find a final resting place in the old "Home Cemetery."

Mrs. Strauss was born Sept. 23, 1834, in Pennsylvania. She was married August 24, 1852, to Ephraim Strauss, at Dauphin, Penn. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom are living, the oldest of whom, now 63 years of age, resides at the present time on the old homestead in Iowa.

Mrs. Strauss became a resident of Payette in September, 1910. She had long been in declining health and had been the object of the loving care and attention of a dutiful son. She had been a member of the M. E. church for nearly 30 years.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 17, 1916
SEYMORE, THOMAS
DEAD BODY OF THOMAS SEYMORE
IS FOUND ON THE TRAIL NEAR CASCADE, IDAHO, SUPPOSED TO HAVE FROZEN TO DEATH

A special to the Capital News from Cascade station, in Long Valley, Idaho, reports the finding of the dead body of Thomas Seymore, a short distance from that place, Tuesday.

The body was found on the trail leading down the valley. It was in a frozen condition and it is supposed that he froze to death. It was said that a careful examination of the body would be made to determine if death was from freezing or some other cause.

Thomas Seymore was well known in Payette, having been a resident of this city for ten or twelve years, up to 18 months ago, when he moved to Long Valley to engage in placer mining. He was a man about 45 years old and in his earlier days had been somewhat prominent as a baseball player.

Mrs. Seymore, who is a daughter of Mrs. M. E. Thompson, of this city, is at present visiting in Portland, Ore., where she has been advised by wire of the death of her husband.


Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 09, 1916
SHEARER, EMMA FARBER
DEATH OF MRS. D. D. SHEARER

At 10 o'clock Monday night an estimable woman passed away when the spirit of Mrs. Emma Farber Shearer, wife of David D. Shearer, took its flight to the world beyond the veil. Mrs. Shearer had been ill only about two weeks, her trouble being pronounced acute Bright's disease by the attending physician. The funeral took place Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon from the family residence, Rev. Benj. Smith, pastor of the Christian church, officiating in the last sad rites.

Mrs. Shearer was a woman whose kind disposition and friendly intercourse with her neighbors had drawn about her a large circle of true friends, to whom the news of her death, after so brief an illness, was fair as a personal look. The following is a brief

Obituary Notice

Emma Farber was born April 4th, 1849, in the State of Illinois. About the age of 20 she was married to William Neal, with whom she lived about 20 years in Iowa. Three children were born to this union, two sons and one daughter. The daughter died about 12 years ago and the two sons are living, one in California and the other in Arizona. In 1894 she was married to D. D. Shearer and for the past 13 years has made her home in Payette. She was seriously sick for eleven days and passed away on the night of Feb. 28th at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 4 days. Besides the sons she leaves two grand-daughters, two brothers, five sisters and other relatives with many friends.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 09, 1916
INGARD, DORA J.
The wife of D. L. Ingard, whose maiden name was Dora J. Moody, was born in Wyandot Co., Ohio, March 2, 1861. She died March 3, 1916, aged 55 years. Her life was spent with her mother in the states of Ohio and Indiana until about the age of 16 years, when she went to live with an aunt, a sister of her father. At the age of 18 years she was married to D. L. Ingard of Bedford, Penn. She lived with her husband in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, until July 31, 1908. Since then she had resided in Idaho, at Santa Rosa Ranch, the present Ingard home. She was the mother of five children three of whom died in infancy, and Ralph who died at Santa Rosa Ranch, March 15, 1912. She leaves, to mourn her departure, he husband, D. L. Ingard, daughter, Mrs. T. R. Neilson and husband; mother, Mrs. M. L. Moody; brother, A. W. Moody, wife and son; two grand-children, Ingard and Robert Neilson, and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Ingard, became a member of the Methodist church in 1878, at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and has since that time been an earnest and active worker in all church activities, and has continued therein a faithful and willing follower of her dear Lord and Savior. She has ever been a faithful, loving and indulgent wife, and mother, endeavoring by precept and example to train up her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and ever striving to make the home to them the dearest place on earth.

The funeral services were held in the home at Santa Rosa Ranch, March 5, 1916. Interment was in the Payette Cemetery.

Her life was one of kindly helpfulness to all. Her home was one of the genial hospitality. Her influence told for the Kingdom of God among her large circle of acquaintances, and through her church activities and benevolences her influence was felt in far off lands. Truly one of the choice ones of earth has gone to be one of the choice ones of Heaven.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 16, 1916
FLENNER, J. D.
DEATH OF J. D. FLENNER

Judge J. D. Flenner, the well-known newspaper man, author, lecturer and interpreter of the hoosier poet, James Whitcomb Riley, died at the residence of his son, Guy Flenner, in Boise at 6:50 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 14th. Judge Flenner's death was caused by diabetes from which he had been a sufferer since last fall.

Judge Flenner was an Idaho pioneer who had been active during his long residence in the State as a preacher, writer and lecturer. He was publicity agent for Idaho at the Panama-Pacific exposition, which position he filled until the end of the fair, thus closing his active career with the kind of work for which his talents as a writer and social qualities made him eminently efficient.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 23, 1916
VANDOOZER, WILLIAM
DEATH OF WILLIAM VANDOOZER

News has been received of the death of William Vandoozer, which occurred at the home of his son, Fred Vandoozer, in Seattle, on the 10th inst. Mr. Vandoozer was in his 94th year. He had been ailing only a short time previous to his death and in spite of his advanced age, had been steadily employed as a railroad watchman, a position demanding careful attention.

"Uncle Billy" Vandoozer was one of the pioneers of Payette, having resided there until a few years ago. In the early days he was the owner of considerable property, most of which has become very valuable, particularly the land fronting on sixth street on the West Side, which is now occupied by some of the finest residences in this city.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 30, 1916
MAXFIELD, ROBERT LUTHER
Robert Luther Maxfield was born on a farm in McCoupin county near Greenfield, Ill., October 12th, 1853. In the spring of 1875 he moved to Dorchester, Nebraska, where he lived until 1903 at which time he came with his family to Payette, Idaho, and remained here until his death, March 23rd, 1916.

On October 8th, 1879, he was united in marriage to Eleonora Wilson. To this union were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Edna Bishop of near Fruitland, Mrs. Alta Benson of near Weiser, Ellen Maxfield of Island City, Ore., Vernon Maxfield of Seattle, Wash., Clara and Russell who with the mother have been at home helping care for the father. The deceased leaves three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Elizabeth Capps of Palmyra, Ill., Mrs. Clara Klassack of Farmer City, Ill., Mrs. Belle Pullian of Minneapolis, Minn., and Edwin G. Maxfield of Lincoln, Nebraska.

When a boy he united with the M.E. church and worked faithfully with them until about the age of twenty-four, when he united with the Church of Christ and loyally supported it both spiritually and financially. He served the church as deacon and elder for many years. His home was the home of the ministers and his family profited by their conversations upon the Bible.

He had been in declining health for several years, and after much suffering his noble life of 62 years, 5 months and 11 days came to a close.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Saturday afternoon. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 06, 1916
JOHNSON, MERCHISON
Merchison Johnson was born in Nampa, Idaho, April 15, 1897. At the age of four his parents took him to Huntington, Oregon, where they remained for about seven years. Thence he came with his parents to Mallheur co., Oregon, near Payette, Idaho, where he made his home until the time of his death. About five years ago his health failed. Every possible attention was given him; but his health was not restored. Died Thursday, March 30, 1916. Age 18 years, 11 months, 15 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a father and mother, three brothers and a host of friends.

"I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: even so saith the spirit; for they rest from their labors."

The funeral was conducted by P. H. Evans, Pastor of Payette Baptist church, Saturday noon at the house and the body was buried in the Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 13, 1916
WATTS, JAMES A.
J. A. WATTS LAID TO REST

The remains of J. A. Watts, who died at Oakland, Calif., April 4th, reached Payette Monday forenoon, from the late home of the deceased at Meridian, Idaho, where funeral services were conducted before bringing the body to Payette for burial. The interment took place in Riverside Cemetery, with the solemn and impressive ritualistic rites of the Order of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased had long been a member, the services being conducted by the local lodge of this city.

Deceased was a brother of M. W. Watts of Payette and was for several years, before going to Meridian, a resident of and engaged in business in this city. Mr. Watts was past 54 years of age. He leaves a widow and eight children, with many other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. (Riverside Cemetery) Submitted by Cheryl Hanson

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 13, 1916
SHONTZ, R. I.
DEATH OF DR. SHONTZ

Dr. R. I. Shontz, of those critical illness at Spokane, Wash., mention was made in this paper last week, died Thursday afternoon and was buried Saturday afternoon, when the funeral services were conducted from the Catholic cathedral in that city.

Dr. Shontz was 34 years old. He left Payette to become a resident of Spokane nine years ago, where he subsequently married and had enjoyed a large practice as a dentist up to the date of his last illness, when it became necessary for him to undergo an operation for ulcer of the stomach. He will be remembered by many in this city as a most likeable young man of a winsome personality, for whom the future seemed to hold bright prospects. He was a brother of Mrs. Creighton and Mr. C. B. Shontz of this place. Mr. Creighton, who went to Spokane upon the received of the news that Dr. Shontz was not expected to recover, returned to Payette Monday evening.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 18, 1916
SPAINHOWER, JOHN H.
DEATH OF J. H. SPAINHOWER

Mrs. J. H. Spainhower received a wire Monday of the death of her husband at Phoenix, Arizona, Monday morning. He had just lately gone there accompanied by his mother, Mrs. C. E. Spainhower, in the hopes that the change of climate would benefit his health. Mr. Spainhower has had asthma for a good many years but the last year he had suffered with heart trouble and dropsy. Last fall he consulted specialists in Portland, who relieved him at the time, and he has been able to be about until the past month.

Mr. John H. Spainhower was born near Webster City, Iowa, July 24th, 1872. In November 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Fairy Thompson, of Webster City, Iowa. They made their home for fourteen years at Mesa, Arizona. In the spring of 1908 they came to Payette and purchased their ranch at Fruitland and built their beautiful home on Fruitland Avenue, moving to it the next year.

Mr. Spainhower has been a member of the Baptist church most of his life and was a deacon in the Fruitland church at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Payette. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his many friends and neighbors. He leaves a wife, three children - Velma, Floyd and Virgil, his mother, Mrs. C. E. Spainhower, a sister, Mrs. Lydia Williams of Webster City, and a brother, Luther Spainhower of San Diego, Calif. His father and a baby daughter preceded him to the heavenly home. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. There is only a veil between us and heaven." Mrs. Spainhower left Monday noon for Phoenix, Arizona. The burial will probably be at San Diego, where his father is buried.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 18, 1916
OLNEY, HENRY C.
DEATH OF PROMINENT MASON

Colonel Henry C. Olney of Sandpoint, grand principal sojourner of the Royal Arch Masons of Idaho, dropped dead in the Masonic hall at Boise at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, while delivering an address at the opening meeting of the Grand Chapter. Colonel Olney was 74 years old.

Colonel Olney's death came as a dramatic break in the convocation of Royal Arch Masons. About 100 members of the order listened in breathless silence as the veteran Mason spoke of the warning that he had received before starting to Boise.

A Spokane physician had told him, he said, that he would get to Boise only by a miracle and that a second miracle would be performed if he left the city alive.

"But I believe in miracles," he said. "Already one miracle has been performed and I am ready to believe the second is possible."

A few minutes later, while telling of his early experiences in Idaho, Colonel Olney was stricken and being caught by friends as he fell, passed away a few minutes later without regaining consciousness.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 18, 1916
BARTON, EDWARDS M.
WEISER PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Edwards M. Barton, the well-known pioneer citizen of Weiser, died at a hospital in San Francisco, Cal., on Saturday morning, May 13, after an illness of about one week, his death being due to a complication of Bright's disease. The body way sent to Weiser where the funeral was held this (Thursday) morning from the Masonic hall.

The deceased was a member of the Masons, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. He was born in Miller county, Missouri, December 16, 1856. He has been associated with the life of the state of Idaho for the past 30 years, as a sheep-grower, hotel man and banker, and represented Washington county several times in the senate and lower house of the state legislature.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 08, 1916
UREN, HARRIET
MOTHER URENN PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Harriett Urenn, aged 87 years, died at the home of her son and daughter, Mr. William Urenn and Mrs. M. E. Hulley in this city at 8 o'clock Monday morning, after a lingering illness covering the past eight months. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from St. James' Episcopal church, Rev. Thomas Ashworth officiating.

Mrs. Urenn was born in England, coming to this country with William Urenn, her husband, more than 60 years ago. They first settled in Wisconsin. She joined her husband who went to California in 1849, three years later, and they resided there and in Nevada, where Mr. Urenn died in 1870, since which time she had made her home with her son and daughter, with whom she came to Payette some ten years ago.

Mrs. Urenn was a Christian woman of noble character who was greatly beloved and will be sadly missed by those who were near to her by the time of kinship and in fact by all who had come to know her well. (Riverside Cemetery)

NOTE: According to the Idaho Death Index Harriet Uren was born 3-10-1829 and died 6-6-1916. (ch)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 15, 1916
CULLER, SADIE
MRS. IRA M. CULLER CALLED TO HER REWARD

Mrs. Sadie E. Culler, was born in Vinton, Iowa, March 1, 1874, and died in Payette, Idaho, June 12, 1916. Her age at death being 42 years, 3 months, and 11 days. She was laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery in Payette, Idaho.

Her father, Michael Hiller, was born in Saxony, Germany, from which place he came to America with his wife and one child, and settled in Iowa. Eight children in all were born into this family, five of whom are now living.

After the death of his first wife, Mr. Hiller married Charlotte Thomas and to this union were born two children, Mrs. Sadie E. Culler, and Mrs. W. J. Allen, of Pierson, Iowa.

Sadie E. Hiller and Ira M. Culler were united in marriage at Pierson, Iowa, March 1, 1893. Later they moved to Southern Alberta, Canada, with their two children, Greta and Russell, where they resided for six years. They came to Payette two years ago hoping to benefit Mrs. Culler's health, but the best of care and medical attendance was unavailing.

Sister Culler was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In all her ways and conversation she manifested those Christian graces which mark the life of those who walk close to Jesus. She became a Christian at the age of eight years and was active in Church work until poor health compelled her to give up those activities which she so much enjoyed. The courage and cheerfulness with which she faced the approaching separation, and the calm way in which she talked of the Home-going was a source of great strength and comfort to all her friends.

The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor, Dr. G. W. Barnes, preaching the sermon from the words found in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid." - Contributed (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 15, 1916
REDINGTON, ROBERT
DEATH OF ROBERT REDINGTON

Robert Redington, eldest son of Mrs. Lillie B. Redington, died Tuesday morning of epilepsy, at his mother's home. Mrs. Redington had been out in the garden and on going into the house found he had passed away during her absence. Dr. Wright was called but found nothing could be done. He was born near Licksville, Minn., Sept. 27, 1883. He came to Idaho with his parents when two and one-half years of age, and has made his home here or in Payette with his mother all his life, except from the age of 12 to 18, when he resided with relatives in Ohio. The past year has been spent on the Fruitland ranch. He was a conscientious Christian young man of splendid character and has been a member of the Christian church of Payette, many years. His father, William Redington, was accidentally killed about 10 years ago. He leaves his mother and two brothers, Jesse, of Washington, and Harry, at home.

Mr. Jesse Redington, brother of deceased, arrived Wednesday night from his home in Meringo, Washington.

The family have the sympathy of their many friends both in Fruitland and Payette.

The funeral services were conducted from the Christian church in Payette, by the pastor, Rev. Benjamin Smith. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 15, 1916
JONES, THOMAS J.
Thomas J. Jones was born in Monmouth, England, March 10th, 1840. March 25th, 1862, he was married to Miss Catherine Jinkens. To this union were born four children; two sons and two daughters, one only still survives. In 1869 Mr. Jones came with his family, from England to Virden, Illinois; there his wife and three children died. From Virden he moved with his daughter to Bloomington, Ill., and later to Nebraska. After his daughter was married, Mr. Jones moved to Leeds, S. D. There he was married again. In 1909 his second wife died and in 1911 he came to Payette to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. James O'Haleron. Died June 10th, 1916. In 1874 he professed faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church. He has been a faithful husband, a loving father and devoted Christian. His funeral was conducted Monday afternoon in the Baptist church by the pastor. The remains were laid to rest in the River Side Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 22, 1916
WILEY, ALICE FOWLER
Alice Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler, was born at Weepingwater, Nebraska, Nov. 17th, 1879. She was one of a family of ten children all of whom live in Nebraska, except a sister, Mrs. Marshal, who lives in Payette, Idaho, and one sister who is dead. On Dec. 25th, 1901, she was married to Wm. G. Wiley of Nebraska. Three years later Mr. and Mrs. Wiley came west and lived one year in Washington, and one year in Oregon and the past nine years in the vicinity of Payette, Idaho. They were the parents of two children, both of whom survive, Grace, 13 and John, 12. She remembered her Creator in the days of her youth and united with the Methodist church at Weepingwater, Nebraska. Since coming to Idaho she has worked with the Christian church at Payette. She was taken suddenly and seriously sick four days before her death which occurred early Sunday morning at the Ontario hospital. Her relatives and many friends grieve her early departure.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 13, 1916
BROWN, ORIN L.
TRAGIC DEATH OF O. L. BROWN

News of the finding of the dead body of O. L. Brown of Payette in Fawn creek, near the town of Cascade, in Long Valley, some time Wednesday afternoon, was received in this city about 9 o'clock Wednesday night. No further particulars could be obtained at that time and it was supposed that Mr. Brown had met his death by drowning. Later particulars were received this morning however, which would seem to indicate that the death of Mr. Brown was the result of heart failure and not from drowning.

Mr. Brown was a well known citizen of Payette, whose occupation was that of a machinist. For several years past he had resided here with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Williams and his half-sister, Miss Ida Williams, the present home being on North 7th street. On July 5th, in company with Mr. Fred Huff, he took his departure for the Long Valley country for a short prospecting tour. The men were camped on Fawn creek, a small tributary of the Payette river. They had been separated only about two hours when the dead body of Mr. Brown was discovered by his companion. The body was lying face down in the bed of the creek where the water was only a few inches deep. Upon ascertaining that life was extinct, Mr. Huff summoned assistance and the body was carried on horseback to Cascade, where an inquest was held, the verdict being that the deceased had come to his death from heart failure.

At the hour when the Enterprise is going to press, it has not been determined as to what arrangements will be made for the holding of the funeral. If held at this place an undertaker will go from here to Cascade tomorrow to take charge of the arrangements and will return to Payette Saturday with the body.

The deceased has a brother, Lewis Brown, who is editor of the Independent Herald at Berifand, Neb., and Ben. II Williams, his half-brother, is editor of a prominent I. W. W. publication at Cleveland, Ohio. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 13, 1916
WALKER, JAMES VERNON
YOUNG WALKER PASSES AWAY

James Vernon Walker, aged about 15 years, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker, died at the home of his parents on Seventh Avenue North, Wednesday afternoon, after a painful illness of about six weeks. The funeral will take place at 2:30 this afternoon from the Methodist church, the pastor, Dr. G. W. Barnes, officiating.

The peculiar circumstance connected with this boy's death is the fact that about six weeks ago, while chewing a kernel of dry corn he laughed at some amusing remark and sucked a particle of the corn into his left lung, from the effects of which he coughed more or less, but suffered no particular pain until about two weeks later when he was taken down with a pain in his lung and continued to decline in spite of medical treatment and the most careful nursing. Drs. Woodward and Woodward, who had the case in charge, sought to relieve the patient's suffering by an operation in which portions of ribs were removed on each side of the lung, but without success, as gangrene had set in and the case was found to be hopeless. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 13, 1916
SCOTT, OTIS SETH
DEATH OF OTIS SCOTT

The death of Mr. Otis Scott of Payette, which occurred at the Ontario hospital on Saturday, July 8th, is mentioned in our Little Willow correspondence. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in this city Sunday afternoon, being conducted by the pastor Rev. M. D. Reed.

Mr. Scott was the youngest of a family of eight, one of whom, George Scott, is well known here. The father and mother and the other brother, from Fort Collins, Colo. arrived in time to see Otis before his death and were present at the funeral. None of the sisters were able to be present, their homes being in Colorado and California. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 13, 1916
NOYER, CHARLES F.
DEATH OF CHARLES F. NOYER

We have just been informed that Mr. Charles F. Noyer, aged about 54 years, died at his home near Crystal at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Noyer was a well known and prosperous farmer of the section where he resided. The funeral will take place Saturday at 10 o'clock, at which time services will be held at the family residence.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 27, 1916
SCHUBERT, DALLIS LYLE
Little Dalles Lyle, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Zane Shubert, died Thursday morning at 1 o'clock of septicemia -r(unreadable) blood poisoning, resulting from two operations on abscesses caused from trouble with his tonsils. He was born August 18th, 1914. The funeral services were held from the Brethren church Friday afternoon, Rev. J.E. Shamberger officiating. The burial was make in the Payette cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, August 17, 1916
GLADISH, MARY A. PERDUE
DEATH OF MRS. E. B. GLADISH

The whole community is mourning over the death of Mrs. Mary A. Perdue Gladish which occurred at her home near Fruitland, Saturday evening, August 12th. Mrs. Gladish was born July 18th, 1869, at Aulville, Missouri. At the age of 14 she became a member of the Baptist church at Aulville and has been an earnest Christian ever since. Among her last words were these, "There is nothing like being a true Christian when one comes to die."

She was married to Edwin Baker Gladish, January 1, 1896. They came to Fruitland, Idaho, in December 1900 and have lived in this neighborhood ever since.

Mrs. Gladish has been untiring in her efforts in every capacity and will be greatly missed in the W.C.T.U. Sunday school, where she has been a teacher and in the church and in the Ladies' Aid in which she has been the President. Mrs. Gladish was a member of the school board for many years.

Someone who has always known her said this; "That was a noble life, and it has been just the same since girlhood."

Mrs. Gladish has been in ill health for several years having had two operations but was able to be about her home duties until a few weeks ago when she became much worse which proved the beginning of the end. The final cause of death being Brights disease. Last week she joined with her son Oscar in singing that beautiful song "Lead Kindly Light."

She leaves her husband, two sons, Oscar and Aubrey, her mother, Mrs. Sarah Perdue, who has been with her the past three years, and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Shamel in California.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon in the Baptist church of which she was a member, Rev. Ford Burtch, pastor, who used as a text 2nd Cor. 5-1, officiated. Her favorite hymns were used at the service. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was made in Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 14, 1916
ANDERSON, J. P.
DEATH OF J. P. ANDERSON

J. P. Anderson, aged about 60 years, died suddenly at the Washoe ranch of J. R. Banks, two and a half miles west of Payette, about seven o'clock Monday morning. Anderson came down from the Crane Creek country where he had been working, arriving at the Banks ranch Sunday evening. He was apparently feeling as well as usual and expected to begin working for Mr. Banks on Monday. He ate a hearty supper Sunday evening and was up early and had breakfast Monday morning, after which he went out to the barn lot, where he was seen only a few minutes before his dead body was discovered.

The body was brought to the undertaking parlors of J. A. Lauer and Bro., in this city, where a post mortem examination was held by Drs. J. C. and I. R. Woodward, who found that the man's death resulted from heart failure.

The burial took place at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon in Riverside Cemetery, when Rev. Thomas Ashworth of St. James' Episcopal church conducted the funeral services.

But little is known of J. P. Anderson, further than the fact that he had resided in and around Payette for about 16 years, having been employed for a number of years by W. F. Sherwood in his brick yards. Mr. Banks says he once heard him say that his birth place was Des Moines, Iowa. He never spoke of his family connections and is supposed to have been a single man. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 14, 1916
GOODWIN, R. D.
AUTO DRIVER HELD FOR AWFUL CRIME

DEAD BODY OF R. C. GOODWIN FOUND IN SNAKE RIVER

The dead body found lodged against a pier of the Snake river railroad bridge near Ontario last Monday, upon investigation proved to be that of R. C. Goodwin, a wealthy sheepman, who had for some time past made his headquarters at Ontario and Boise. The body had been weighted down with tire chains and the hub of an automobile before being cast into the river, and showed that death had resulted from a bullet wound in the back of the head.

Suspicion soon after pointed to D. C. Brichoux, an automobile driver of Ontario, as the murderer. Brichoux was placed under arrest Tuesday night upon returning to his home in that city from Winnemucca, Nev.

Brichoux has made a confession in which he claims that Goodwin was shot while the two men, who were traveling in an automobile, were scuffling over a revolver, on the western outskirts of Ontario, on the night of September 4th, and that both were drinking at the time. He then placed Goodwin's dead body in the auto, drove back thru the town to the wagon bridge east of Ontario, weighted the body down as stated, and cast it into the river. Before doing so, he robbed the body of valuable papers and other effects, after which he made his way to Winnemucca, Nev., drew on Goodwin's bank account for $500 by telegraph, bought an auto load of whiskey and returned to Ontario.

Goodwin was a single man, with no known relatives except his aged mother, at Butler, Tenn. Brichoux is a married man with a family of five children.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 05, 1916
SPARKS, MABEL MARY
Little Mabel Sparks, the two and one-half year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sparks, whose serious illness was reported in our Fruitland items, died Wednesday afternoon from enteritis. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

DIED (Thursday, October 12, 1916)

Thursday afternoon the funeral services for little Mary Mabel Sparks, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sparks, who died last Wednesday of enteritis, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Duell, was held. Rev. Ford Burtch spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends. Little Mabel was one of the fairest and sweetest "flowerets" and if her life here was so sweet what will it be there, with the "Lord of Paradise." "My beautiful lily, thy leaves will unfold in a clime that is purer and brighter than earth's." Interment was made at Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According the Idaho Death Index, Mabel was born 1-12-1914 and died 10-4-1916. (ch)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 12, 1916
HOFFMAN, FRANCISCO
DEATH OF PIONEER WOMAN

Mrs. Francisco Hoffman, wife of Jacob Hoffman, died at her home near this city, Saturday, Oct. 7th, after a year's illness. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Austria, June 19, 1941. She had resided with her husband on the Hoffman homestead near Payette for 28 years. The funeral service, which took place from the Lauer undertaking parlors, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, was conducted by Father Nolan of the Catholic church. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

Many thanks to the friends and neighbors who have been so kind through the long illness of my wife, and for the kindly, loving sympathy shown at the burial services.
Sincerely, JACOB HOFFMAN

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 12, 1916
MCCARTY, PERRY
PERRY M'CARTHY KICKED BY HORSE
DIES OF INJURY, BOY'S FATHER, ABSENT IN MONTANA, IS ADVISED BY TELEGRAM

A sad accident which resulted in the death of Perry McCarthy, the 12-year-old son of C. J. McCarthy, who formerly resided at Washoe, occurred at the ranch of George Thomas on Dead Ox Flat, Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock. The boy was kicked in the abdomen by a horse which he was trying to handle in the barn. The little fellow died of his injury late Monday afternoon.

The boy was making his home with the Thomas family, attending school, his father having gone to Montana to work in the harvest fields, was located at Higham, Montana, where he was advised by wire of the death of his son.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Langley, grandparents of the boy, had the body brought to the undertaking parlors of Wood and Spaulding in Payette, where it was prepared for burial and from which place the funeral took place at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 26, 1916
ANSON, CLARK
DEATH OF ANSON BABE

Clark Anson, aged 13 months, one of the twin babies of Mrs. Florence Anson, died Friday night after a lingering illness. The funeral took place from St. James Episcopal church Sunday at 2:30 o'clock. The Rector, Rev. Thomas Ashworth, conducted the service. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Clark was born 9-19-1916 and died 10-22-1916. (ch)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 26, 1916
VANDERKAR, PAUL NATHAN
Paul Nathan Van Der Kar, who was born near Troy, New York, September 3rd, 1885, died at his home near Fruitland, Idaho, Oct. 20th, 1916, of pneumonia and heart trouble. Mr. Van Der Kar was sick only a week but from the first was considered in a very serious condition. Every thing was done to relieve him, and for a time it was hoped the crisis would be safely passed. He came to Fruitland, in 1909 and purchased his land, later building on it, then returned to New York where he was married to Miss Ruth Davis, at her home at Kelsey, New York, Oct. 11, 1911. They started at once for their home in the west. Three children were born to this union, Jean, aged 4, Franklin, 2 1/2 years and Roger, 16 months. Besides the immediate family he leaves a brother, Franklin, at Binghamton, N.Y., Philip at Philadelphia, Pa., a sister, Mrs. Geo. Fay, at Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. E. F. Sickles, at Albany, N. Y. Mr. Van Der Kar has been a consistent member of the Baptist church since 18 years of age, and has been an active worker in the church here, being a member of the board of deacons, at the time of his death. Mr. Van Der Kar was held in high esteem in the community and will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church Monday afternoon, at 1:30, Rev. Ford Burtch officiating, giving many beautiful and comforting thots from the text. E?? 14:19-20. Burial was made in Payette. "To live in hears we leave behind, is not to die." (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 30, 1916
COMPTON, CHARLES, B.
DEATH CLAIMS C. B. COMPTON
FORMER MAYOR AND PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN OF PAYETTE

Charles B. Compton, a prominent business man and former mayor of Payette, died at his home in this city Tuesday night after an illness of only a few hours. The news of Mr. Compton's death was a shock to the people of this community, where he was so well known and so highly esteemed. He had been engaged in the drug business here for about eight years and served two years as mayor with the administration just preceding the present one.

A brief but impressive funeral service was held at the family residence at 10:30 today, being conducted by Rev. M. D. Reed, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The Masonic lodge, of which the deceased was a member, took charge of the body at the conclusion of the services at the residence, furnishing an escort to accompany the remains to Boise where the burial took place in Morris Hill cemetery, with Masonic honors.

Charles B. Compton was born at Elmira, New York, July 28, 1861. At the age of 20 years he went to Minden, Neb., to work in a drug store, remaining there for one year, when he engaged in business for himself at Curtis, Neb., where he remained until 1908, serving a part of the time as postmaster. He was married to Miss Frances B. Bowen at Hastings, Neb, in 1888. Mr. Compton moved his family to Boise in 1908 and engaged in the drug business at that place for a short time before becoming a resident of Payette.

The deceased is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Vern B. Davis, of Boise, Mrs. Cecil M. Dunn, Charles H. Compton, Jr., and Dorothy Compton, all of whom were present when he passed away.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 30, 1916
CLANTON, ELIZABETH ANN
MRS. STEPHEN CLANTON PASSES AWAY

The death of Mrs. Stephen Clanton, which occurred at 7:30 Friday evening, removed from the community a noble Christian woman and deprived the heart-broken husband and loving children of a devoted wife and mother whose sweet counsel and tender ministrations will linger with them as the most precious of their recollections. Mrs. Clanton had been sick but a short time and the news of her death was most unexpected to many of her nearest friends. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, at which time an impressive and appropriate discourse was delivered by the pastor, Rev. John Kendrick Ballou, after which the body was conveyed to Riverside Cemetery for interment.

Elizabeth Ann Farson, was born February 9, 1861, near Truro, Madison county, Iowa. As a girl and young woman she was held in high esteem of all who knew her. She made the good confession early in life and united with the Christan church. She was married to Stephen Clanton Dec. 7, 1879. She was a kind, loving, devoted wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and six children, two sons and four daughters, John and Wesley, Mrs. Delia Biglow, Mrs. Bertha Johnson, Mrs. Mary Cumberland and Mrs. Violet Steiner. With the exception of Mrs. Biglow, who could not be here, the members of the family were all at her bedside when she passed away. The faith of her youth sustained her in the hour of death.

The deceased had been a resident of Payette about 13 years, during which time she had drawn about her a large circle of devoted friends, who extend to the afflicted relatives their heartfelt sympathies. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 07, 1916
YOST, SULLIVAN S.
Sullivan S. Yost, was born in Iowa in 1866, and died at his home near Fruitland, Thursday night after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Yost was married to Miss Dora Meyers, Dec. 27, 1899 and to this union were born six children, Richard, Maude, Robert, Frank, Ray and Mildred. Besides his wife and children, he leaves a mother, two brothers, one, Rev. Yost, a Methodist minister at Fairmont, Iowa, and a sister. Rev. C. L. Walker of the Methodist church and Rev. Wampler of the Brethren church, conducted the funeral services in the Payette Methodist church Saturday afternoon. Mr. Yost was converted and baptized shortly before his death. Interment was made in Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 07, 1916
CLEMMONS, RICHARD
Little Richard Clemmons (colored), the 10-year-old son of Mrs. Josephine Clemmons, who is employed at the John McKinney ranch, was killed Friday evening. He was riding a mule in a team driven by Lloyd McClure. The boys were tailing some chains at which the mules took fright and tore away from Lloyd. The mule Richard rode, in some way became tangled in the chains and fell, throwing him under. He was carried unconscious to the house and Drs. Woodward called but nothing could be done as the base of the skull was fractured and his little life passed out about 10:30 o'clock. He was a 4th grade pupil and one of the brightest in his class. a number of his schoolmates and their teacher attended the funeral services held at the McKinney home Saturday afternoon by Rev. Clayton of the Baptist church of Payette, assisted by Rev. Burtch of Fruitland. Burial was made at Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 14, 1916
KINSEY, JACOB ALONZO
DEATH OF J. A. KINSEY

Jacob Alonzo Kinsey, born August 11, 1856 and died December 9th, 1916, aged 60 years, three months and 28 days.

While the birth place was Milford, Indiana, he came to the West when a young man and married Miss Angie Elizabeth Hunsaker, March 22, 1885, at Baker City, Oregon. To this union were born eight children all of whom are living except one who died by accident about a year ago when at the age of 23 years. Mr. Kinsey became a Christian and was baptized by Rev. Perce at Payette, January 24th, 1897. He later identified himself with the Christian Church (Disciples) March 5th, 1905, at Halfway, Oregon, where the family made their home for several years. Mr. Kinsey was an earnest Christian and an upright citizen and valued neighbor. The family but recently moved to Payette for the second time, and lived on River street. It was Brother Kinsey's desire to live where the children as well as the parents, could enjoy church privileges. Pneumonia and a weak heart were too much for the constitution which was not very robust, and after an illness of a week's duration, he departed this life and was laid to rest in the Payette cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached at the Christian Church at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 12, by the minister, Rev. John Kendrick Ballou.

A daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Walter Johnson, of Halfway, Ore., his brother and sister, Mr. H. H. Kinsey of Twin Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Crossfield, of Portland, Ore., and Mr. Frank Hunsaker of Baker, Oregon, a brother of Mrs. Kinsey, reached Payette in time for the funeral. A brother in Montana and a sister residing at St. Paul, Minn., were unable to be present. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 21, 1916
CRESWELL, MARY DAISY
MARY DAISY CRESWELL
(Emmett Examiner)

Mary Daisy Creswell, thirteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Creswell, died at the home of her parents on Sunday afternoon, December 10. Although in poor health for some time, death came suddenly, due to heart trouble not at first recognized as serious.

Brief services were held at the home at one o'clock on Monday, and largely attended by friends of the family and by Mary's schoolmates.

The body was taken on the afternoon train to Payette, the former home of the Creswells, where Mrs. Creswell's parents now reside.

Services were held there at eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning in the German-Lutheran church conducted by Mr. Hunter who accompanied the family to Payette. Interment was made in the Payette cemetery.

The Emmett friends join with those of Payette in expression of sympathy to the Creswells in their bereavement. (Riverside Cemetery)

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