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Payette Independent 1925

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The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 01, 1925
BURKS, ELPHANAN

E. W. Burkes, who with his wife, has been spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. M. L. Lockhart, died at the Lockhart home on Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church in Payette, on Monday afternoon and burial was in Riverside cemetery.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, January 01, 1925)

E. W. Burkes Dies

E. W. Burks, who in company with Mrs. Burks has been spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. M. L. Lockhart, died at the Lockhart home Saturday afternoon after a brief illness.

Mr. Berks was born at Danville, Indiana, August 14th, 1841, and died December 27, 1924, at the ripe old age of 83 years, 4 months and 13 days. At the age of twenty he enlisted in company A. 3rd Iowa Infantry and served from August 1861 to February 1865, being a rebel prisoner in Texas for nine months of that time. He was married December 27, 1866, to Mary M. Quigley, and passed away on the 58th anniversary of their wedding. He is survived by his wife and seven children, three of the children having preceeded him in death. He united with the Christian Church when about 18 years of age, and remained a faithful member to the time of his death.

Owing to the absence of Rev. Mitchell, pastor of the Christian church, funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Monday at 2 p.m., and were conducted by Rev. Dean, and interment took place at Riverside cemetery. A Christian gentleman, a faithful companion and a good citizen, one who served his country well, has gone to his reward.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 01, 1925
BURMLEY, MRS.

Mrs. McGlinchey's Sister Dead

Mrs. Norman S. Burmley died at Watertown, S. D., Tuesday, December 23rd. The body was taken to Canajohaire, N. Y., where funeral services were held, and laid to rest by the side of her late husband. Mrs. Brumley was the only sister of Mrs. John McGlinchey, and has many friends in Payette, having visited here frequently with Mrs. McGlinchey. She spent the greater part of the summer here at the guest of her sister.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 08, 1925
STANTON, MYRNA JANE

Baby Girl Died

Myrna Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stanton died Tuesday morning. The little one had been ill with pneumonia and other complications, yet was slowly gaining when she suffered a relapse New Years day. Everything possible was done to relieve the tiny sufferer, but all was in vain, and the frail little life passed on.

Myrna Jane Stanton was born June 10th, 1924 and departed this life January 6th, 1924. She leaves besides her devoted father and mother, one brother and four sisters: James, Geneva, Bethel, Claudine and her twin Marion June, and a host of other relatives.

The funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. F. W. Dean, who chose Mark 10-14 as his text, "And He took them in His arms and put His hands upon them and blessed them." The Baptist quartette sang "Precious Jewels" and "Have Thine Own Way Lord." The hearts of the community go out in warmest sympathy to the bereaved parents.

The beautiful little body was tenderly laid to rest among a profusion of flowers in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 15, 1925
CULLER, IRA

Ira M. Culler Passes Away

Ira M. Culler died at St. Alphonsus hospital, Boise, Sunday morning, following an illness of eleven days. He had been in poor health for several weeks but his condition was not considered to be serious, until a sudden change for the worse came and he was taken to the St. Alphonsus hospital, where everything possible known to modern science and nursing was done in the hope of giving him relief but all to no avail. He was hopeful to the last and appreciative of the efforts of his loved ones who so faithfully ministered to him during his illness.

Ira M. Culler was born near Louisville, Stark county, Ohio, and died January 9, 1925. He was married to Sadie E. Hiller, March 1, 1893, who died June 12, 1916. In 1917 he was married to Helen M. Judd, who with their son, Melvin, and two older children, Russell W. Culler, and Mrs. Greta Davidson, of Warner, Canada, mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent father. He also leaves an aged mother, three sisters and one brother to mourn their loss. His father passed away a few months ago.

While he was a faithful worker in the Methodist Church, of which he was a member, also being a member of the choir, and of the Yoeman lodge, his family was always uppermost in his thoughts. He was a good citizen, always ready to lend a hand to those in need and his pleasing manner won him many warm friends who grieve at his death.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist Church, by his pastor, Rev. V. E. Hall. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 15, 1925
DRYSDALE, HENRIETTE

Over a casket covered by many beautiful flowers was held the funeral services Thursday, of Mrs. Henrietta Drysdale, mother of Dr. William T. Drysdale, of New Plymouth.

Mrs. Drysdale was hurt in an automobile accident two months ago, from the effects of which she failed to recover, due to her advanced age. She had made her home with her son, in New Plymouth for a number of years. The funeral was held from the Drysdale home on Plymouth Avenue, the spacious rooms and porch being filled with friends of the deceased and the Drysdale family. The Rev. E. Nester, of Firth, Idaho, Rev. Henry Jacobs, of the First Baptist Church of New Plymouth, and Rev. A. I. Perch, of Plymouth Congregational Church, conducted the services. The quartette sang a number of Mrs. Drysdale's favorite hymns.

Rev. H. F. Knight officiated at the cemetery. The pallbearers were Dr. Cummings, Dr. Payne, Roy White, H. H. Hamilton, Archie Baxter and E. Strobehn. Mrs. Drysdale was 79 years years of age at the time of her death. She was born in India, where later in life she was a missionary. She leaves four sons to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother. Dr. William T. Drysdale, of New Plymouth, Major Walter S. Drysdale, of Leavenworth, Robert Drysdale, of Detroit, and James Drysdale, of Washington, D. C. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 15, 1925
MAYFIELD, SAMUEL

Oliver Mayfield has received word that his father, Samuel Mayfield, died at Ryderwood, Washington, Saturday morning, and the remains were being sent to Payette for burial.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, January 15, 1925)

S. J. Mayfield Passes

Another of Payette's old settlers has passed away in the person if Samuel J. Mayfield, who after a brief illness with lobar pneumonia, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. M. Atterbury at Ryderwood, Wash., January 9th. He had returned from a visit to his old home in Alabama, a short time before the fatal illness.

The body, accompanied by a son, Marvin, and a daughter, Mrs. L. M. Atterbury, arrived Tuesday morning, the funeral services being conducted Wednesday morning at the Church of Christ, Rev. I. E. Mitchell officiating. The body was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery, by the side of his wife.

Samuel J. Mayfield was born October 24, 1852, at Warrior Station, Alabama, and departed this life January 9, 1925, at Ryderwood, Wash. When a young man he was married to Mary Terry, and to this union ten children were born, one son, Jesse, died in 1901 and the eldest daughter, Mrs. Fernando Coulter died in 1919. He is survived by six sons and two daughters; E. W. Mayfield, Loyalist, Alberta, Canada; Andrew J. Mayfield, Caldwell; Oliver Mayfield, Payette; Harvey Mayfield, Nordman, Idaho; I. f. Mayfield, Klamath, Oregon; Mrvin Mayfield, Baker, Oregon; Mrs. H. D. Smith, Redmon, Oregon; and Mrs. L. M. Atterbury, Ryderwood, Washington.

In 1889 with his family he moved to Texas, where they resided until 1898, when they came to Payette in a covered wagon. The following year Mrs. Mayfield died, leaving him with the aid of the eldest daughter, to rear a large family.

He was in the employe of the O. S. L. for twenty-two years.

Mr. Mayfield was a devoted Christian a member for two years of the Church of Christ. He was an amiable man of upright character, and one who will be mourned by all who knew him.

By his death the community loses a consistent worker and the children loose a kind and loving father. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 15, 1925
JOHNSON, KATHRINA

Kathrina Johnson was born in Sweden in 1849. In 1877 she was married to Peter Johnson. Twelve years later they came to America and located in Santaquin, Utah. They spent thirteen years there, coming to the Payette Valley in 1902, and have lived at Fruitland since. Mrs. Johnson suffered a severe attack of sickness last summer, from which it was thought she would not recover, but since then she had been in fair health until she was stricken with pneumonia thirty days prior to her death, which occurred Saturday morning, January 10th, at 8:20. She was a member of the Swedish Luthern Church.

She was the mother of six sons and one daughter, one son dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, five sons, Jack and Andy of Fruitland, Pell, of Emmett, and Martin and Jonas of Santaquin, Utah, one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Thebo, of King Hill, Idaho, fifteen grandchildren besides a host of friends. The family was all together in a reunion at Christmas time. At that time she was able to be about and they had some family pictures taken for which they are all very thankful now. The children were all present at her death except Mrs. Thebo, who returned to her home last Tuesday, the others having stayed all the time. Funeral services were held from the Bretheren Church Monday at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Herschel Shank and interment made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 22, 1925
HAMMOND, A. C.

A. C. Hammond Passes Away

A. C. Hammond passed away Monday in the Ontario hospital, after a month's illness, the last week of which he was in the hospital.

He was born in Pennsylvania, May 12, 1850, and died in Ontario, Oregon, January 19, 1925, having passed the allotted three score and ten years by five years. He with his family came to Payette nineteen years ago, where he has resided continuously.

A son died in the spring of 1912, and Mrs. Hammond died in the fall of the same year. The only known relatives are two nephews, one at St. Paul, who is unable to come and one, Herbert P. Hammond, of Seattle, who came to accompany the remains to Boise, where the body will be laid to rest by the side of his son and wife.

During his many years residence in Payette, Mr. Hammond has made a legion of friends. He was most upright in character whose every thought and action were for the betterment of the community. He was a booster with one purpose in his mind, that of helping some individual or legitimate enterprise. He was a promoter in the oil industry and optomistic concerning the local outlook in that line.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 22, 1925
MULHOLLAND, MRS.

Mrs. Mulholland Dies Suddenly

The community was shocked Saturday morning when the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Alice Mulholland was spread from person to person. She was standing near a window watering a cherished plant, when she apparently fainted, from which she never regained consciousness. Her physician was summoned immediately and upon his arrival pronounced life extinct. Death was instantaneous, caused by cerebral hemorrhage.

Mrs. Mulholland had been in very poor health the past year, having suffered a paralytic stroke in the summer. She had enjoyed better health the last few days previous to her death and was in a more happy frame of mind than usual, and her friends were quite hopeful that she would regain her health.

Captain and Mrs. Mulholland moved to New Plymouth, where they had ranch interests, ten years ago, from Cleveland, Ohio. Captian Mulholland died about a year later. Mrs. Mulholland moved to Payette, where she resided up to her death. She has won many warm friends since coming here and a large circle of acquaintances who are deeply grieved over their loss.

She was a member of Lorraine Chapter No 20, Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was an earnest worker.

She leaves a sister at Menasha, Wisconsin, and a brother at Case City, Michigan.

The remains were shipped Monday morning to Willoughby, Ohio, where funeral services under the auspices of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held. The body to be laid to rest by the side of her husband, the late captain Mulholland. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. D. G. Gardner, of New Plymouth, an old friend.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 29, 1925
HOLBROOK, MAMIE

Mrs. Mamie Holbrook received work last week of the death of Mrs. Ellen Holbrook, at Owosso, Michigan, Saturday, January 17. Death was due to rheumatism, the immediate cause being due to hemmorages. She was 72 years of age and was confined to her bed only three days. The body was shipped to Croswell, Michigan for burial. Mrs. Holbrook has many friends here who will mourn her loss. She visited at the Arthur Holbrook home in Fruitland, at different times.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 29, 1925
STROUP, JACOB

Another Pioneer Passes

Another pioneer has passed the great divide in the person of Jacob Stroup, who was one of the oldest settlers in this section, both as to age and residence, having come to Washoe valley in 1873, and has lived here continuously since that date.

Jacob Stroup was born February 18, 1835, at Tippicanoe, Indiana, and died January 28th, 1925, at his home in Ontario. The family later moved to Mercer County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. From that place they moved to Alva, Missouri, where in 1872 he was married to Susan Draper, and to this union seven children were born, six of whom, with the widow, survive: A. A. Stroup, S. C. Stroup, who reside at Washoe, Mrs. Jessie McCarthy, Frances Russell, and Guy Stroup of Ontario, and Mrs. Alta Coughanour, of Payette.

He and Mrs. Stroup celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary several years ago.

He, with his family, came to Washoe before Payette was settled, and has seen a great many changes take place. He was engaged in mining in the early days, in Montana, before coming to Idaho, where he has since been a prominent rancher.

He was a charter member of Washoe Lodge No. 289, F. and A. M., Payette, Idaho, under whose auspices the funeral will be held in the Masonic Temple Friday afternoon, with Rev. Reese, of the Congregational Church at Ontario, officiating.

He is a man who will be missed in the community because he has always stood for better things. His influence has always been on the side of right and justice and he has always maintained the standard of the old pioneers who laid the foundation and ground work for the better things which we are now enjoying in this community.

The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved widow and other members of the family. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 29, 1925
BROWNING, NEIL

Neil Browning Suicide

Charles Browning received a telegram from his brother, Charles Browning at San Diego, California, stating that their brother, Neil Browning, also of San Diego, has committed suicide. No further particulars were given, as it was stated a letter would follow.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 12, 1925
WATSON, SANFORD

Death of S. G. Watson

Sanford G. Watson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Farnham. He had been in poor health several months, and although everything possible was done for his comfort and in hopes of his recovery he succumbed to the dreadful malady with which he was afflicted. He had lived at Salmon, Idaho, a number of years, at which place his wife passed away in July, and since that time he has made his home in Payette with his daughter.

Sanford G. Watson was born February 12, 1864, at Terra Haute, Ind., and departed this life February 9, 1925. He leaves to mourn their loss a daughter, Mrs. W. D. Farnham, of Payette, and a son, Edmond Watson, of Salmon, Idaho. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Argyl Houser officiating.

The body, accompanied by the son, was taken to Salmon, for burial by the side of his wife.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 19, 1925
WACKER, JOHN HENRY

Death of Mrs. Boone's Father

The Woodbine Twiner, a paper published at Woodbine, Iowa, contains the following news of the death of the father of Mrs. Daniel Boone of this place:

John Henry Wacker, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wacker was born in Germany, Dec. 23, 1844, and died at his home in Woodbine, Iowa, January 20, 1925, aged 80 years and 28 days.

When six years of age he came to America with his parents, locating at Cleveland, Ohio, where he grew to manhood.

Shortly after the Civil War broke out his only brother was killed in battle and though our subject was under age and his parents objected strenuously to his enlistment, yet he felt the call to the colors so strong that he joined Company B, 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry where he served to the end of the war, being one of those who received a Lincoln medal for bravery.

He was in several hard battles, among which was the battle of Chancellorsville, where he was taken prisoner and placed in Libby prison. He was also with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea.

In the year 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Emilie Sell of Cleveland, Ohio. To this union eight children were born: being Harry L. and Fredrick G. of Woodbine, Rose Wacker Yager, Esther Wacker Scott, and George E. Wacker, of Omaha, Emily Wacker Boone of Idaho, and Leonard and Eva Mary, deceased.

He leaves to mourn, besides these, his wife, one sister, Mrs. Mary Schoeneweg, of Cleveland, Ohio, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He became a member of the Presbyterian church of this city January 10, 1896.

Mr. Wacker was a resident of Harrison county for the past forty years, being engaged in farming and stock raising. For seventeen years he was superintendent of the county poor farm.

He retired to Woodbine some fifteen years ago to spend the evening of his life among friends.

Funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. John C. Low, and Elder Fred A. Fry. The deceased was given full military honors at the grave by the American Legion. Burial was made in the Woodbine cemetery.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 05, 1925
ENBERG, EVAR

Evar Enberg was born in Park City, Utah, December 2, 1893. He lived there until about 5 years of age when he moved with his parents to Randolph, Utah, where he lived until coming to Fruitland, July 19, 1912, where they settled on the C. H. Huntington ranch southeast of Fruitland. He has lived in Fruitland ever since, except one year spent in Emmett, and two months spent in the navy. He was married to Miss Laura Hooker in Boise, July 7, 1920, two little daughters being born to this union, one having preceeded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and daughter, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Enberg, one brother Ted, and one half brother, Thur Cronholm. Two sisters also preceeded him in death. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. Knight and interment made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 12, 1925
SILL, WILLIAM

William Sill was killed by a truck on February 24, at Los Angeles. The body was brought to Payette, and interment made in Riverside Cemetery, Rev. V. E. Hall officiating. Mr. Sill who was about 35 years of age at the time of his death, was for five years an employee of the Telephone Company in Los Angeles. He leaves a widow to mourn her loss. Mrs. Sill, who is at present in Payette, is a sister of Henry Weidner. Her sudden bereavement brings her the sympathy of the whole community. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to epress our appreciation of the friendship shown us at the time of the death of our loved one, W. R. Sill. Mrs. Lucille Sill, Mrs. N. E. Harrington, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Weidner and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 12, 1925
HURD, PERMELIA WALTERS

Permelia Walters, eldest daughter of Melcher and Sarah Walters, was born in Stuben county, New York, on March 5th, 1837. At Rochelle, Illinois, in 1859, she was united in marriage to Francis Hurd. To this union were born four sons and four daughters, one of the latter dying in infancy. Those who survive their mother are: Frank E. Hurd, of Payette; Mrs. Mary Turner, of Ontario; Mrs. Charles Duell of Fruitland; Mrs. S. Hurd, of Payette, Mrs. Sina Ramey, of Fruitland; Wilbur E. Hurd of Cascade; and Ray B. Hurd of Payette.

The Hurd family moved to Firth, Nebraska in 1880, coming to Payette Valley in 1884, in what was known as a 'mixed train' from Omaha, and arriving in Payette before the depot was built and when trains deposited their passengers on the south side of the river.

Mr. and Mrs. Hurd settled on a homestead up the river, where they lived until the time of Mr. Hurd's death, in 1913, since which time Mrs. Hurd has made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hurd. Her death, which was caused by a gradual decline due to her great age, occurred while she was with her daughter, Mrs. Ramey.

Besides her sons and daughters, 'Grandma Hurd' is survived by twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hurd was 88 years and 3 days old at the time of her death. She and her husband possessed the true pioneer spirit, having by sheer hard work and courage made for their children a home in the wilderness. Part of the old homestead is now known as the Fred Hurd place, and is occupied by the owner. Mrs. Hurd could tell many tales of absorbing interest relating to those early days and the hardships and privations endured by the sturdy pioneers of Payette Valley.

Mrs. Hurd was interred in Riverside Cemetery, by the side of her husband. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church at one-thirty, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Forest Dean officiating. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks for kindness and floral offerings during the illness and the death of our dear mother, Mrs. Permelia Hurd. The family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 12, 1925
ALBERT, PETER

Peter Albert, 64, suddenly passed away of heart failure at his home near New Plymouth, at 10 P. M. Wednesday March 4th. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Sunday, The Rev. A. I. Ferch and Rev. H. F. Knight officiating. The Church was filled to full capacity by old-time friends and business associates. Many beautiful flowers covered the casket of the deceased. Rev. Knight as one of the old timers, spoke in his usual kindly way recalling memories of Mr. Albert during the many years he had known him. He also paid tribute to the thoughtfulness and kindness of Mrs. Albert on similar occasions and her generosity in cutting her most choice blossoms for some departed friend, and the esteem in which both were held in the Payette Valley. Rev. Ferch took for his subject "Memories." The Directors of the Canyon County Fire Insurance Company, of which Mr. Albert was the local representative, attended the services, also a number of old-time Payette friends. Music was furnished by the Congregational choir. The pall bearers were W. H. Hinchliff, James Creasey, Walter Burke, Fred Creasey, A. R. Ingalls, and Robert Gailbriath, all old settlers. Interment was in Park View. Mr. Albert is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Fitch, of Battleground, Wash, a son, Arthur Albert of New Plymouth, and a brother George Albert, of Butte Falls, Ore, and two nephews, Lester F. Albert, State Adjutant of the American Legion and Ray Tuttle, of New Plymouth. (Parkview Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Peter Albert was born 10-5-1861 and died 3-4-1925, New Plymouth. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 19, 1925
BUTLER, MAGGIE

Mrs. Maggie Butler, aged 55, died at her home Sunday night at 10:30 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church Tuesday. Rev. H. Jacobs and H. F. Knight were in charge. Mrs. Butler is survived by a daughter, Blanche Butler and a son, Jim Butler. The sympathy of the community goes out to the young daughter who is left alone in the home. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 02, 1925
LANGLEY, JAMES

James R. Langley was born in Kentucky, January 20, 1859, and came to Payette from Minnesota about fifteen years ago, making his home on the Payette-Oregon Slope. Death came to him on March 29th. Interment was made Wednesday in the Riverside cemetery. The Odd Fellows Lodge of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. Knight, of New Plymouth.

Mr. Langley is survived by his widow and by a son and daughter, by a former marriage. The warm sympathy of fellow lodge members and friends is extended to the mourners. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 02, 1925
KOSTENBADER, MARY ELIZABETH

Mary Elizabeth Bennett was born at Utica, New York, on April 4th, 1859, and was married to D. L. Kostenbader at Freeport, Illinois in October, 1882. Six children were born to this union, namely, B. H. Kostenbader, of New Meadows, Idaho; Mrs. G. E. Tromly, of Kamela, Oregon; O. C. Kostenbader of Kennard, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Lloyd Richardson, of Ontario, Oregon, and Harry Kostenbader, who died in infancy. The Kostenbader family moved to Payette in March, 1903, where Mrs. Kostenbader has made her home until the time of her death. Besides her husband and the children who grew to manhood and womanhood, Mrs. Kostenbader leaves two sisters, Mrs. Emma Kostenbader, of Freeport, Illinois and Mrs. Harriet Latham, of Hazelton, Iowa.

All the children, who loved her very much, gathered from their distant homes to pay the last honors to their mother, and to be with their father in the time of his great need. Funeral services were conducted from the family home on North Ninth Street, at 2 p. m., Saturday. Rev. Argyl Houser, of the Church of God, officiating. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery, the services at the grave being in charge of Lorraine Chapter, O. E. S. of which the deceased was a loyal member.

Until ill health claimed her, Mrs. Kostenbader took an active interest in the various women's activities in Payette. Always a faithful attendant at club or lodge, and always to the fore when there was work to be done. She has been long missed during the months of her patiently borne suffering, and it is hard even now to realize that her cheery presence is no longer with us.

The large crowd attending the funeral, unremitting thoughtfulness of loving neighbors who for months have vied with each other in doing 'little things' for her, are mute witnesses to the place she held in the heart of the community, and it is the heart of the community which goes out in sympathy to the mourners. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 02, 1925
ANDERSON, JOHN

John N. Anderson passed away at the home of his son, Robert Anderson on the Harry Lewis place Monday morning at 7:30, after an illness of four days, caused from pneumonia. He was born in Clay County, Indiana, January 16, 1848. He later moved to Iowa, where he married Miss Mary Henderson. Eight children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. The living are John and Orville, of Wallowa, Oregon, James, of Hood River, Mrs. H. L. Simms, of Enterprise, Oregon; Miss Leota, of Payette and Robert, of Fruitland. Besides these, he leave his wife, 11 grandchildren, and a brother and sister in the east. He has made his home here since November. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, in Payette, Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 02, 1925
HILL, EMORY

Emory Hill was born at Parsley, Lake County Oregon, May 21, 1878, and lived at or near Burns until five years ago, when he came to Fruitland. He passed away at his home, Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, following an illness of two weeks when he suffered from flu and pneumonia. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Lingle, of Ontario, one son, Cecil, one grandson and his father, mother and two sisters and one brother, all of Burns, and one brother in West Virginia. One son, Chester, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Knight, and interment made in Riverside cemetery in Payette. Fruitland has lost one of its most highly respected citizens, as he was always ready to help with all enterprising things. He was well known and had many friends in Payette, having made a close run for County Assessor last fall. Mrs. Hill has the heartfelt sympathy of her many friends. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 09, 1925
WOOD, M. E.

M. E. WOOD PASSES AWAY

ENTIRE COMMUNITY MOURNS THE TAKING AWAY OF ONE WHO HAD BEEN HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM

It was with bowed heads and saddened hearts that the citizens of Payette learned last Thursday night that the grim reaper had called from this life our beloved neighbor and fellow-citizen, M. E. Wood, of the firm of Wood & Spaulding. Although it had been known that Mr. Wood's condition was precarious and word from St. Luke's Hospital at Boise, where he had been taken, was not the most reassuring, none were prepared for the sad news of his death.

For some years Mr. Wood has not been in the best of health and a short time ago a complication set in which necessitated an operation. He passed through the ordeal all right, but it was found that a second operation would be necessary. Although he improved rapidly, and seemed strong enough to stand the strain he failed to rally a second time and his spirit took it's flight as he lay surrounded by his loved ones who had kept vigil during the hours of suspense and fear.

Micajah Ellsworth Wood was born at Woodsfield, Ohio, January 23, 1863, and passed away April 2, 1925, at the age of 62 years, 2 months and 9 days. In 1890 he located in Kansas and taught music and other branches in the Westmoreland high school, becoming principal of that school a year later. In 1893 he was married to Miss Martha Spaulding and moved back to Ohio, where he taught school for a time and then served several years in the office of the county recorder.

In 1899 Mr. and Mrs. Wood returned to Kansas and located in the college town of Manhattan. Mr. Wood forming a partnership with his brother-in-law, L. W. Spaulding, and engaging in the fancy grocery business. They sold out in November, 1902, and moved with their families to Payette, and opened up in the hardware and furniture business, the partnership which was formed back in Kansas 26 years ago, continuing to the time of his death. The firm, by reason of honest business methods and courteous treatment of the trading public, prospered and the business has grown until the Wood & Spaulding Hardware stands as one of the leading business institutions of southwestern Idaho.

As a citizen, M. E. Wood stood in the front ranks and the loss to the community is irreparable. Of a cheerful disposition, kind and courteous to all and ever ready to lend a helping hand whether great problems effecting the welfare of the community were to be solved or an act of charity was needed, he made warm and lasting friendships and gained a place in the hearts of his fellowmen which it is the privilege of few to enjoy. Even in his last hours of suffering he bore his pain without a murmur and had a smile of good cheer for all about him. Men of his noble characteristics are few and it is sad indeed that the world is to know his good deeds no more.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, and the sermon was preached by Rev. Hall, pastor. The large gathering of friends, many who had known Mr. Wood for more than 20 years, and numbers from remote sections of the community many and beautiful floral offerings, were wonderful tributes to the esteem in which he was held. It is said to have been the largest funeral gathering in the history of Payette. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, being a Knight Templar, a Knight of Pythias, a Modern Woodman and a Woodman of the World. These all turned out in large numbers while the Masons were in charge of the services. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery.

To his good wife and sons, Ronald and Garde, who survive him, and were with him in his last hours, the Independent extends most heartfelt sympathy. They will miss his loving and genial companionship, but the memory of his deeds of love and mercy, his lofty ideals and his high standing among his fellowmen will ever remain with them as beacon lights along life's pathway. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 09, 1925
MAHONEY, JAMES WILLIAM

Death claimed another of our substantial citizens when James William Mahoney passed away about 9 o'clock Wednesday morning.

Mr. Mahoney was born in Harrison county, Missouri and was 67 years, 11, months and 1 day old at the time of his death. He was married to Rebecca Barnes June 11, 1882, and located in Nebraska where they lived for many years and where eleven children were born to them, three of whom have gone on before him. The living are: Walter Mahoney, of Nampa; D. C. Mahoney, of Pendleton, Oregon; A. W. Mahoney, of Nampa; Mrs. J. N. Frasier, of Payette; Mrs. Wm. Bosch, of Portland; Mrs. H. K. Lattig, of Payette; H. T. Mahoney, of Portland; and Mrs. Floyd F. Linder, of Nyssa, Oregon.

There are also twelve grandchildren and one great-grand child, four sisters and two brothers. These all live in Nebraska except Mrs. E. D. Brown of Corvallis, Oreg.

Deceased was a member of the Baptist church, which he joined in early manhood, and he has lived a clean and upright life. In 1912 he came to Payette and has since been in the employ of the Rex Spray company, a testimonial to his faithfulness to duty and integrity of character.

Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at 10 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning and interment will take place in the city cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, April 09, 1925)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for thier kindness and sympathy and for the beautiful floral offerings extended to us at this time kof our great loss. Mrs. J. W. Mahoney and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 09, 1925
INMAN, NANCY ELIZABETH

Nancy Elizabeth Randolph was born at Irven, Mo., August 8th, 1854, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Ashlock April 7, 1925.

In 1869 she was married to Noah Inman. To this union were born twelve children, four of whom died in infancy, while one daughter, Mrs. Pitts, of Payette, passed away a few years ago.

In 1896, the Inman family moved to Kansas, coming to Payette in 1905. Here, a year later, Mrs. Inman lost her husband. Seven of the children survive their mother, namely: Mrs. Edna Funderburk, of Taylorsville, Ill; L. C. Inman, of Ames, Iowa; William Inman, of Redmond, Oreg.; Charles Inman, of Klammath Falls, Oreg.; Lee Inman, of North Bend, Oreg.; Mrs. W. P. Ashlock, of Payette and Mrs. Walker, of Akron, Colo.

Funeral services will be held at three o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church, and interment will be made in Riverside cemetery.

The passing of Mrs. Inman removes from our midst another well-loved old-timer, whose loss will be greatly deplored by her many staunch friends, all of whom join in extending their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved sons and daughters.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, April 16, 1925)

Mrs. Inman Buried Sunday

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Inman were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon and there was a large gathering of relatives and friends to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Interment took place in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness rendered during the sickness and death of our dear mother, also for the sympathy and floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ashlock, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Funderbuck, W. A. Inman, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Inman, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Inman, Charles Inman

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 09, 1925
PRITZEL, MICHAEL

Michael Pritzel was born in Austria, July 19, 1872, and died at his home south of Fruitland Monday morning at 2:25 following a week's illness of flu and pneumonia. He had been in poor health for about a year before. Twenty years ago he and his wife came to the United States and settled in Wisconsin, moving to Fruitland 12 years ago. Twelve children were born to this union, one son dying last summer and another about two years ago. His wife, six sons and four daughters survive him, also his mother and seven sisters in Austria. Funeral services were held from the Catholic Church in Ontario, Wednesday morning and interment made in the Catholic cemetery.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 16, 1925
KOSESAN, MIKE

Death of Mike Kasseson

Mike Kosesan was born at Salem, Austria Hungary, April 11, 1851 and died at his home near Payette, April 15, at the age of 74 years and four days. On October 8, 1876, he was married to Anna Versching. To this union eight children were born; six boys dying in childhood. The two surviving children are Alice, wife of Lawrence Specht and Nick Kosesan, both of North Payette. He with his wife and children came to the United States in 1906, coming to Payette in 1917. Besides his immediate family he leaves seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a brother and sister in Austria. When a small child Mr. Kosesan was baptized in the Catholic church. He was a good husband and father and a kind neighbor and very industrious, always busy about the ranch and was about his usual morning chores when he was stricken, two days before his death.

The funeral was held at the home of his son, Nick, this afternoon, at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. Newman of the Evangelical Church. Interment in Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out in the bereaved family and especially in the aged wife, who is almost prostrate with grief. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, April 23, 1925)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness shown us in our hour of sorrow and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Anna Kosesan, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kosesan and family. Mr. and Mrs. L. Specht and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 16, 1925
MONKS, SAM and MRS.

Sad news was received by Mrs. H. C. Dillon of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Monks in Spalding, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Monks were pioneers in New Plymouth at one time and occupied the Dave Slone ranch west of town. Mrs. Monks died of the flu March 22nd, age 81 and Mr. Monks passed away the following Saturday, aged 73, of the same malady. They are survived by one son, Dillard Monks.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 16, 1925
CAMPO, A. E.

The entire community was saddened with the sudden death of Mr. A. E. Campo Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Campo have both been seriously ill with the flu. Their critical condition has been generally known but when the news of Mr. Campo's death came it was an unexpected sadness to all. Mr. Campo was 49 years of age and originally came from Holland. funeral services were held in the Catholic church in Ontario Monday. Father Becker officiating, assisted by Father Stack, of Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Campo have been beloved citizens in this community for many years. Father Campo, who was a cousin of Mr. Campo is expected to arrive here Wednesday from New York. Mrs. Campo is slowly improving.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 23, 1925
GUPTON, G. W.

G. W. Gupton Passes

G. W. Gupton, father of L. A. Gupton, of this place, died at Eureka, Cal., Sunday night, April 19 at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Gupton lived in Payette about 25 years ago and has made his home here and at Fruitland off and on since. He was living with a son in California at the time of his death and interment took place there. He was a respected citizen of this community and his old friends will regret to hear of his death.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 07, 1925
FAIRHURST, FRANK

Buried Here

Frank Fairhurst, a respected citizen of Emmett, was buried in Riverside cemetery in this city Saturday. Mr. Fairhurst was in the hotel business at Midvale for many years, and after he sold out he moved to Oregon City. After a few years' residence there he returned to Idaho and located at Emmett to be near a son who was located there.

Mr. Fairhurst was an upright citizen in every sense of the word and has a veritable host of old friends all over this section of Idaho who will be deeply pained to learn of his death. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Frank S. Fairhurst was born 4-23-1857 and died 4-30-1925, Emmett. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 07, 1925
CULTON, JOHN

John Culton, aged 72 years, died at Holy rosary Hospital at Ontario Tuesday night. The funeral services were held at the Glenn C. Landon undertaking parlors today (Thursday), the sermon being preached by Rev. V. E. Hall, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment took place at Riverside cemetery.

Mr. Culton lived on the P. V. Shawn ranch and worked for Hoxie Brannon there. The only known relative in this section is a nephew, O. Qualls, of Weiser. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Oregon Death Index, John Culton died 5-5-1925, Malheur Co. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 14, 1925
SHENKEL, M. A.

Mrs. M. A. Shenkel Dead

Ernest Hogg, manager of Skagg's store in this city, received the sad news Tuesday morning that Mrs. M. A. Shenkel, formerly of this city, had passed away at her home in Tacoma, Wash., at 9 o'clock Monday night, following an operation for appendicitis. Previous word had been received that Mrs. Shenkel stood the operation nicely and was improving, and the news of her death came as a distinct shock.

Mr. Shenkel was formerly employed in the Skagg's store here and both he and Mrs. Shenkel had made a wide circle of warm friends who are saddened by the untimely death of Mrs. Shenkel. To Mr. Shenkel the sincerest sympathy is extended.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 28, 1925
HAYSE, WILLIS NEWTON

Willis Newton Hayse was born in Illinois on April 6, 1863, and died May 26, 1925. He was married to Julia Ann Book in Illinois. To this union were born fourteen children, three of whom preceded their father in death.

Mr. Hayse has made his home in Weiser since 1900 and died in Payette while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Horn. Funeral services, conducted by T. A. Wayne, were held from the Landon Undertaking Parlors on Wednesday, six sons of the deceased survive him. The body accompanied by the eleven surviving children, was taken for burial at Mann's Creek by the side of Mrs. Hayes.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 04, 1925
SPAGNOLO, FRANK

Frank Spagnolo died June 2, 1925, at the home of Mr. J. C. Palumbo. He came from Indiana a year ago, since which time he has made his home in Payette. Mr. Spagnolo, who was a sufferer from dropsy, was fifty three years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, two sons, and two daughters. During his brief stay in Payette, Mr. Spagnolo had made many friends. The funeral services will be held Friday, Father Stack of New Plymouth, officiating.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 04, 1925
GANOE, JAMES DONALD

James Donald Ganoe, 19 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ganoe, was drowned in the west side lateral ditch in front of their house Monday morning about 11:30. Mrs. Ganoe was working in the yard and went in the house for a few moments leaving the baby in the yard playing. Upon her return from the house she did not see him, and going to the ditch bank saw his foot prints and pan he was playing with. Help was summoned and the baby recovered about 15 minutes later, but every sign of life was gone. Mr. Ganoe was in the hills fishing at the time, but was summoned back by George Boor and Charles Rich. Funeral services were held from the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, and interment made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, James D. Ganoe was born 10-16-1923 and died 6-1-1925, Fruitland. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 04, 1925

Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our friends, neighbors and the Eastern Star for their assistance, sympathy and beautiful floral tributes offered in the loss of our wife, mother and sister. P. L. Johnston and family, W. L. Jackson

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 11, 1925
BOWERS, JOHN

DEATH CALLS JOHN A. BOWERS
PROMINENT PAYETTE COUNTY CITIZEN A VICTIM OF CANCER AFTER LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS.

Death has again entered our midst and claimed one of the prominent citizens of Payette county in the person of John A. Bowers, who passed away at his home Sunday morning, June 17, 1925, at the age of 65 years, 1 month and 20 days.

Mr. Bowers became a victim of cancer in the form of what is called Hodgekin's disease, last year, and last January he went to Chicago where on January 21 he was operated on, his left leg being removed above the knee, in the hope of saving his life. However the dread disease broke out again and he gradually grew worse, being bedfast for the past eight weeks.

John A. Bowers was born at Hartville, Stark County, Ohio, April 18, 1860, and there he spent his boyhood days. At the age of 20 he moved to Kansas where he resided until 1906. December 24, 1885, he was married at Morrill, Kansas, to Myrtle Ann Plum, and to this union were born one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Vaunatta, of Payette, and three sons, Milton E. Bowers, of Glenns Ferry; Roy E. Bowers, of Fruitland, and Harry I. Bowers, of LaSalle, Ill. All were with him in his last hours except Harry, who was unable to attend the funeral.

In 1906 Mr. Bowers and his family came to Idaho, locating on a fruit farm six and a half miles south of Payette on the bench. In the fall of 1907 the Fruitland townsite was laid out, he having espoused the movement, and christened the town, giving it the name it now bears -- Fruitland. In the fall of 1908 he sold his interests at Fruitland and retired from farming taking a years vacation and visiting his old home in Ohio and places of interest in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He, however, was not content in the east and could not resist Idaho. He returned to Fruitland and became active in the fruit business again. Later he purchased the fruit ranch north of Payette and made this his home until death called.

Mr. Bowers led an active life and was prominent in all affairs effecting the welfare of Payette county. A man of pleasing personality, he had a large acquaintance and veritable host of warm personal friends. His was a consistent Christian life and was faithful to the end. The community's loss is second only to that of his family and his going is mourned by the citizenship of the country generally.

Funeral services were held at the Brethren church in Payette, of which he was a member. Interment took place at Riverside cemetery.

There are left to mourn his loss the wife, four children, eight grand children, three brothers and six sisters. To all of these the sympathies of the Independent and the many friends of the family are extended. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks, to the kind neighbors and friends, who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our dear Husband and Father, and also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. J. A. Bowers, C. A. Vannatta and family, M. E. Bowers and family, Roy E. Bowers and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 11, 1925
SINKBEIL, PAUL

Paul Sinkbeil was born in Germany on January 13, 1845, and died in Payette, June 7, 1925, death being the caused by a stroke. For the past ten years he has made his home with his son, August Sinkbeil, in Payette. He is survived by three other children, residing in Minnesota. Interment was made Thursday afternoon in Riverside Cemetery. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Victor Newman.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, June 11, 1925)

Card of Thanks

We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who rendered us such great assistance at the time of the death of our father and grandfather. We especially appreciated the beautiful floral offerings. August Senkbiel and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 25, 1925
JOHNSON, EMMA

Death of Mrs. O. W. Johnson

After a long siege of illness, being a sufferer from cancer, Mrs. O. W. Johnson passed away at her home on north ninth street at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning death coming quietly and peacefully as a relief from her years of affliction.

Emma Criena Ogren was born in Sweden on the 14th of October, 1866, and died June 23, 1925, at the age of 58 years, 8 months, and 9 days. She came to America in 1890, landing in New York, and located in Leed City, South Dakota. She later went to Hot Springs, S. D., and there, on April 19, 1893, was married to O. W. Johnson. In the spring of 1896 they came to Idaho and located on a ranch between Fruitland and New Plymouth, where they made their home until the fall of 1919, when they moved to the present home of the family in Payette.

To the union was born six children, four boys and two girls. Two of the boys passed away, one being buried in South Dakota and the other at New Plymouth. The other boys, Harry and Elmer are at home and were with their mother in her last hours. The daughters are Mrs. Esther E. Hutchison, of Buneau, Idaho and Mrs. Selma Roberts, of Clamath Falls, Oregon. Mrs. Roberts just recently spent two weeks with her mother and was compelled to return home. The other daughter and the husband have ministered to her needs during the long trying weeks and months since she took to her bed, December 1, last.

Mrs. Johnson was stricen about five years ago, but it was two years before it was realized that her trouble was cancer. All that medical aid could do was tried to save her life. The x-ray and radium were resorted to and she bore up with wonderful courage and fortitude. It was not until after she became bedfast that she gave up hope and became resigned to fate. Having been a consistent member of the Swedish Luthern Church, she was read to go. Her many deeds of charity and her kindness as a neighbor will always be remembered by those who knew her.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. Knight, of New Plymouth, assisted by Rev. E. I. Mitchell, pastor of the church. Interment took place at New Plymouth, and a large concourse of sorrowing friends followed her remains to their last resting place. The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of the community. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, July 02, 1925)

Cards of Thanks

Our heart go out in ? thanks to the good friends in Payette who rendered us to many kindnesses during the illness and in the death of our beloved wife and mother. Especially do we wish to thank the Girl Scouts and the W. C. T. U. and those bringing the floral offerings. O. W. Johnson, Harry Johnson, Elmer Johnson, Mrs. Esther Hutchison, Mrs. Selma Roberts

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 02, 1925
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM

Died at Tacoma

William Williams, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Williams, who left Payette about five years ago to make his home at Tacoma, Wash., passed away Saturday morning, June 27, at the age of 30 years, after an illness of ten months from heart trouble.

The deceased leaves a wife and two children, father and mother and three sisters; Mrs. Hazel Collins, Mrs. Violet Melcher and Mrs. O. Elliott, of Tacoma. The Payette friends of the family regret to learn of their bereavement.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 23, 1925
HELM, ELIZABETH

WAS SURVIVOR OF MASSACRE

MRS. ELIZABETH S. HELM, MOTHER OF FRED HELM OF THIS CITY, PASSED AWAY IN PORTLAND SUNDAY - SURVIVED WHITMAN INDIAN MASSACRE.

The Portland Oregonian of Tuesday, July 21 says:

"Mrs. Elizabeth Sager Helm, 88, one of the six survivors of the famous Whitman massacre at Waiilatpu in 1847 and one of the oldest living pioneers of the Oregon country, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marie Stratton, at Courtney. Mrs. Helm had been in good health until recently.

The Sagar family, of which Mrs. Helm was one of the seven children, crossed the plains in1844. The father and mother died before reaching their destination, and the children were taken to the Waiilatpu mission by Captain William Shaw. The mission, operated by Mr. Marcus Whitman and his wife, was wiped out in 1847, practically all of the settlers being massacred by Indians.

"After witnessing the death of the Whitmans and her eldest brother, Mrs. Helm and the remaining Sagar children were brought down the Columbia river in boats to Portland and were lodged at Governor Abernethy's house.

The children became scattered, and Mrs. Helm went to stay with Mrs. W. H. Willson of Salem. She attended the Oregon institute and married William Helm, son of the Rev. William Helm in 1855.

Mrs. Helm's death leaves but five survivors of the Whitman massacre. They are Mrs. N. A. Jacobs and Mrs. O. N. Denny of Portland, a sister of Mrs. Helm residing at Eugene, Mrs. Mary Copley of Riverside, Cal., and her sister residing in Oakland, Cal.

Mrs. Elizabeth Helm was the mother of Fred Helm of this city, but as he did not receive the telegram announcing her death until too late to reach Portland in time for the funeral he decided it was not worth while to make the trip.

Concerning the death of Mrs. Helm and her connection with the historic event the Portland Oregonian says editorially:

Echoes of a Historic Massacre

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Helm, who was Elizabeth Sager, reduces to five the number of survivors of the historic massacre of the missionary party at Waiilatpu on November 29, 1847, when Dr. Marcus Whitman, his wife and twelve others, including two young brothers of Mrs. Helm, were killed. The number of those still living, however, testifies to the comparative proximity of the event to our own time.

"In the entire Oregon country east of the Cascade mountains when it occurred, the Whitman mission furnished the only substantial contact with American civilization. The added tragedy of the bereavement of the seven Sager children, whose father and mother had died on the journey across the plains with the immigration of 1844, was a not-un-common incident of pioneer days. But this phase illustrates also the broadening character of the work that Dr. Whitman was then undertaking in pursuance of the peculiar foresight that was his. If, measureably, the task of evangelizing the aborigines which had brought Dr. Whitman to the country had proved less successful than had been hoped, it was indubitably true that the mission was beginning to justify itself fully as a significant influence in the transition from the period of Indian occupancy to that of white domination. His reception of the seven orphans and his appointment as their guardian by the only court of competent jurisdiction in the vast territory --a court owing its power to the self-constituted provisional authority of the first American residents - were symbolic acts.

"Here, until the perfidy of the Cayuses found vent in a wanton outbreak, the Sager children found a hospitable home and were receiving an education. It would have been unlike either of the Whitmans to have counted the cost and they did not, though beset by a multitude of cares. During the interval of the Sagers' residence at Waiilatpu, successive immigrations received whole-hearted assistance and but for the practical and kindly ministrations of the Whitmans, would have suffered even more keenly than many of then did.

The Cayuse war, conducted by the inaided forces of the young territory, the unheeded appeal of the local residents for federal help through Oregon had more than seventeen months previously been declared American soil, the amazing mid-winter journey across the plains made by Ebberts and Meek, the hardships and deprivations, and the heroisms of the period, constitute a chapter with which every schoolboy ought to be familiar. They were outstanding facts in an epoch of great historical moment. Not so well known are the less heralded deeds of the Whitmans of which the tender care of the orphans was a type.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 30, 1925
KOSESAN, ANNA

Anna Herscheng was born in Hungary, August 17, 1851 and died at the home of her son, Nick Kosesan July 27, 1925, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 14 days. In 1876 she was married to Mike Kosesan, who preceded her in death about 3 months. To this union eight children were born, six dying in infancy. The two children left to mourn the loss of their mother are Mrs. Lawrence Specht and Nick Kosesan, both of North Payette. She also leaves seven grand-children and one great-grandchild. In 1906 she, with her husband and children came to the United States, going to Chicago, where they resided for one year. They then went to Alabama, where they lived until 1917 when they went back to Chicago for a few months coming to Idaho in the same year, where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Kosesan was baptized in the Catholic church when a child and has remained a member of the church ever since. Grandma, as she was known by everyone was a kind neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed in the neighborhood as well as at home. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. The funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Father Ryan, of Weiser. Burial in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 30, 1925
WALKER, GEORGE

Funeral services for Geo. W. Walker, long a resident of New Plymouth, were held in the First Baptist Church of New Plymouth, last Monday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. Henry Jacobs, pastor of the church of which Mr. Walker was a member. Mr. Walker died at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Ontario, on July 25th, after an illness extending over a period of several years. He was born in Johnston County, Mo., on February 2nd, 1850. At the age of 20 he left for Bates County, Mo., where four years later he was united in marriage to Mollie Dewese. Five children were born of this union three of them dying in infancy. The two living at Edw. Walker, of New Plymouth and Everet Walker, of Storm Lake, Iowa. He resided there until the death of his wife in September, 1884, after which he moved west, living in Oklahoma, Colorado and California, from there coming to New Plymouth. He was here united in marriage to Lucretia Murphy.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three brothers and two sons and a sister. They are as follows: R. S. Walker, of Butler, Mo; J. G. Walker, of Brawley, Calif.; J. D. Walker and Mrs. R. W. Smith of Fruitland, Idaho; Edw. Walker of New Plymouth, and Everet Walker of Storm Lake, Iowa. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, August 06, 1925
STEWART, CHARLES WILBURN

Charles Wilburn Stewart was born at Hindsboro, Illinois, January 12, 1888, and passed away at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise last Tuesday, July 28, 1925. When three years old, he moved with his parents to southern Illinois, where he lived until 1904, when he went to Underwood N. D. He was marred to Miss America Bartle at Scottsburg, Indiana, January 10, 1910. To this union one daughter, Marie Irene, was born. They lived in Underwood seven years, then moved to McLoughlin S. D., where they lived until coming to Fruitland, May 19, 1920. Besides his wife, and daughter Mr. Stewart leaves his father Oscar Stewart, of Underwood N. D., and 3 brothers, Lawrence Stewart, of Underwood, Dr. Cecil Stewart of Garrison, North Dakota, and Dr. Archie Stewart, of Juneau, Alaska, and one step brother, Ben Richie, of Fruitland. His mother passed away in 1903. The father and brothers were present at the funeral. Mr. Stewart was a member of the Fruitland M. E. church and was a very active worker. He was also a member of the school board. He was a man of sterling character and had a host of friends who with his wife and daughter, mourn his loss. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, August 20, 1925
MCCONNELL, ROBERT

Robert McConnell was born in Payette June 30, 1904, and moved with his parents to Fruitland in 1907, where he has since resided. He united with the Baptist Church when 16 years old, and has been an earnest worker and regular attendant ever since. He attended school at Fruitland until a few years ago, when he went to Ontario, and had gone there the past three years. He suffered an attack of influenza six years ago, which left him with rheumatism and leakage of the heart. He had been in very poor health the past two months and confined to his bed two weeks prior to his death, Friday afternoon at 1:45. He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, two brothers, Willie and Floyd, of Fruitland, and five sisters, Mabel, Edith, and Lola at home, and Mrs. Frances Yaeger of Payette and Mrs. Rosa McKinney, of Baker. A brother, Walter, preceded him in death 8 years last July. Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. Ford M. Burtch, of Notus. Interment was made in the family lot in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 03, 1925
CURTIS, O. T.

WEISER MAN KILLED

Thrown From Speeder on P. & I. N. Railroad While on Hunting Trip Sunday.

WEISER - O. T. Curtis, 50, died at the Weiser hospital here at 5:45 Monday morning from injuries received when the Pacific & Idaho Northern railroad speeder, on which he was riding with two companions Sunday, left the track and he was pitched head-first against a rail. Mr. Curtis was rushed 26 miles to Weiser on another speeder but doctors were unable to save his life.

Mr. Curtis, with C. H. Gruffey, a night watchman, and George Smith, railroad dispatcher, left Sunday morning on a hunting trip. Twenty-six miles from Weiser the front wheel of the speeder broke causing the speeding car to leave the track with such force that Curtis was hurled against the rails, one of which struck him at the base of the brain.

Mr. Curtis, born August 24, 1875, in Franklin, Neb., had been a resident of Weiser since 1914. Surviving the deceased besides his widow are four children, Homer, Patience, Elizabeth and Dorothy; and two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Hillard of Superior, Neb., and Mrs. James O. Douglas of Gibbons, Neb.

He was thirty-second degree Mason, past patron of the Eastern Star, past commander Knights of Pythias, past noble grand of I. O. O. F., and of the subordinate order, past chief patriarch I. O. O. F. encampment, an Elk and a Spanish-American war veteran. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. G. A. Taggart of Boise, officiating, assisted by the Rev. George Fowler of Weiser. Burial took place in Weiser cemetery.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 03, 1925
CLELLAND, WOODROW

BOY KILLED BY LIVE WIRE
WOODWARD CLELLAND WHILE FISHING NEAR OLD RIVER BRIDGE RECEIVED DEATH STROKE FROM ELECTRIC LINE WIRE

While playing on the old Payette River Bridge, Woodward Clelland met with a terrible accident, which has since proved fatal.

Three boys, Woodward Clelland, Delman McKamey and Brooks Landon, were fishing near the old Payette river bridge and as boys will, were climbing the superstructure when Woodward struck the high power electric wire. The shock went right through him, coming out at his feet. The boy fell onto the floor of the bridge. Mrs. Sam Walker, who was passing, summoned help and the boy was rushed to the Hospital at Ontario, where Drs. Avey, J. C. and I. R. Woodward worked with him, doing all that medical skill could suggest, until two o'clock this morning, when the little fellow passed away, without having regained consciousness.

The doctors stated that the blow was so violent and sudden, that the child could not even have known what it was that struck him down. The accident occured at about seven o'clock Wednesday evening. No funeral arrangements will be made until the nearly distracted mother can be consulted.

Woodward Clelland was eleven years old, and is the youngest son of Mrs. Frank Cazier. It is not an empty phrase to say the boy was popular, his bright jolly disposition made him a general favorite and there is not a mother in Payette today whose heart is not with poor Mrs. Cazier in her hour of terrible grief.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, September 10, 1925)

Obituary

Woodrow Wilson Clelland was born August 1st, 1914, and died as the result of an accident on September 3, 1925, at the age of 11 years and 26 days. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ernest Mitchell of the Christian Church and were held at the Home Undertaking Parlors on September 4, at 2:30 in the afternoon and interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

Woodrow is mourned by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kizzier, one brother and one sister, besides other relatives. The boy was a friend to old and young and many are the hearts that are sorrowful because of his death, and heartfelt in the sympathy of all for the bereaved family from whose midst he was so suddenly taken. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, September 24, 1925)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank those who in our great hour of sorrow, at the death of Woodrow Clelland, proved to us what friendship may meen.

To the Eastern Star and the American Legion, as well as friends and neighbors, for their beautiful floral offerings, and acts of helpfulness we are deeply grateful. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kissler, Mr. and Mrs. Lockridge, Mr. Wright

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 03, 1925
WALKER, THOMAS

Thomas Walker was born in Shoals, Indiana, September 18th, 1857, and died at his home in Whitley Bottom, August 27th, 1925, death resulting from a complication of diseases.

Mr. Walker was married in 1899 to Isabel Crane. Of this union four children were born, Mrs. Verla White, Audrey Walker, Vernon and Melvin Walker. Of these all save one survive their father and were with him at the time of his death. Vernon preceeded Mr. Walker in death about thirteen years.

The Walker family came to Payette about nineteen years ago, where Mr. Walker engaged in the sheep and lumber business, having a large interest on Squaw and Crane creeks.

For the past four years the family has lived at Whitley Bottom, where Mr. Walker was engaged in farming. It is just one year and three days since Mr. Walker's brother, John Walker, passed away.

Tom Walker, it may be said, was a good and tender husband and father and a loyal citizen. His death is an irreparable loss to his widow and children. To them our deepest sympathy goes out.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Vernon E. Hall on Saturday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 10, 1925
NESBITT, MARY

Old Pioneer Passes

Mrs. J. F. Nesbitt passed away at the ranch home near New Plymouth, Friday evening, September 4th at 5:45 p. m., following a short illness of five days.

Mary Jane Stuart was born February 3, 1857, at Canton, Illinois. After five years she moved with her parents to Humphreys, Missouri, where she made her home for eighteen years. While there she received her common school and normal training and followed the teaching profession for four years.

She came to Idaho in1880, staging from Kelton, Utah, to Falks Store where an uncle, William Stuart, lived. She continued her teaching and taught for a term of fourteen months in Jerusalem, near Horseshoe Bend, and the following year a term at Emmett.

August 20, 1882 she was united in marriage to John Franklin Nesbitt. They made their home at the present Nesbitt ranch, east of New Plymouth. To this union were born seven children: John W. of Goldberg, Oregon; George F. and Milton S. of New Plymouth; Oscar died in infancy; Elmer H. of Gross, Idaho; Iva M. and Clarence S. of New Plymouth.

Besides the above left to mourn her loss, are her husband, J. F. Nesbitt, a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Beyers, of Deeth, Nevada, and a brother, W. S. Stuart of New Plymouth.

The funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church in Payette conducted by the Reverend Thomas Ashworth. The Rebekahs had charge of the services at the grave. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We extend our thanks to the friends, neighbors and fraternal orders for their kind assistance and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Nesbitt, Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Nesbitt, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Nesbitt, Iven M. Nesbitt, Clarence S. Nesbitt

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 10, 1925
BROWN, MARY JANE

Mary Jane Brown, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Brown, of Fruitland bench, was born November 8, 1923, and died September 3, 1925, aged 2 years, 9 months and 26 days. The little girl was perfectly well until the day before her death, when she was suddenly stricken with pneumonia and passed away inside of twenty-four hours. Her beauty and sweetness had endeared Mary Jane to all who knew her and many are the hearts that mourn with her bereaved family. The Rev. Thomas Ashworth conducted the funeral services at the Home Undertaking Parlors on the morning of September 4th, and the little body was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 10, 1925
RENN, WILLIAM MARIN

William Marin Renn, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Renn, was born August 9th, 1925, and died September 4, 1925, aged 24 days. Although Mr. and Mrs. Renn are new comers in Payette, they are not alone in their grief, and have the sincere sympathy of all who know them. Funeral services, which were held at the Home Undertaking Parlors, on the afternoon of September 2, were conducted by the Rev. Vernon Hall, and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 10, 1925
YOUNGER, LELAND

Leland V. Younger was born May 9th, 1925, and died September 3, 1925, aged three months and three days. He was the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Younger, strangers in this community, which extends to them its heartfelt sympathy in this, their hour of bereavement. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ashworth at the Home Undertaking Parlors, September 3, at 4:00 p.m. and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 24, 1925
FRANKLIN, HARRY

Former Payette Boy Accidentally Killed

Harry Franklin, son of Mrs. John Henshaw, of Payette, was accidentally killed at Los Angeles, California, on Saturday afternoon. The truck which he was driving was run into by a train. Death was instantaneous. Mrs. Henshaw left Monday for Los Angeles, to attend the funeral of her son.

Harry Franklin, who has been away from Payette for several years, visited in Payette last fall and renewed old friendships. He was twenty-five years old at the time of his death. Besides his mother, he leaves a widow to mourn his loss. To those Payette extends heartfelt sympathy.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 24, 1925
MCCONNELL, ROBERT ALX

Owing to illness in the family the following obituary notice who not handed in sooner, but in deference to the family we publish it even though it is a little late.

Robert Alx McConnell

Robert McConnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. McConnell, was born at Fruitland, Idaho, June 30, 1904, and passed away Friday, August 14, 1925, at the age of 21 years, 1 month and 14 days.

Robert's school days were spent in Fruitland, except this last year, which was in Ontario. He was converted and joined the Fruitland Baptist Church at the age of 12. He has been afflicted with leakage of the heart for four years. The last three months he has been under the care of a physician and the last three weeks was confined to his bed. Robert realized his critical illness and bore it patiently, trying to be cheerful. All was done that a loving family could do, but all bowed to the will of Heaven, feeling sure that a wiser hand pours out this portion for our lips to drink.

Robert will be missed in the home and he leaves to mourn for him, besides his parents, five sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Frances Yager, Mrs. Rosa McKenney, Wm. H.; Mabel, Edith, Floyd and Iola.

The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. Bartch in a very impressive manner, the floral offerings were beautiful. Robert was layed to rest in the Riverside cemetery, beside his older brother, Walter.

The parents and loved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of the son and brother. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 01, 1925
WHITE, MRS.

Mrs. A. B. White, mother of Mrs. J. D. Conner, passed away Thursday night at her home in Ontario. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and burial was made in the Ontario cemetery. The community extends sympathy to Mrs. Conner.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 01, 1925
GORHAM, JOHANNA

Mrs. A. L. Gorham Called by Death

That death loves a shining light has been once more demonstrated in this community in the taking away of Mrs. A. L. Gorham of this city who passed from this life at 9:35 Tuesday morning after an illness of five weeks, during which she bore her sufferings with the fortitude and resignation of the true Christian soul that she was.

Mrs. Gorham was a member of the Church of the Brethren, in the ministry of which her husband had labored for many years. Always weighted with the burden of doing for others, she worked at her husband's side for the saving of souls and the betterment of mankind. Her lifework, both in the home and among others was a labor of love and her gentle ministrations will be missed by hundreds of loving friends in this community.

Joanna S. Halloway was born in Wells county, Indiana, April 27, 1861 and spent her childhood there. She later removed with her parents to Conway Springs, Kansas, where she was united in marriage to A. L. Gorham, July 16, 1879.

After their marriage they lived in Kansas for ten years and then moved to Oklahoma where they resided until 1908 when they came to Payette to make their home. Seven children were born in their union, two of which died in infancy. The others are S. A. Gorham of Emmett; Mrs. Ethel Mohler, of Fruitland; Mrs. Minnie Slater, of Boise; Mrs. Jennie Bohannan, of Payette; and Walter Gorham, of Fruitland. The bereaved husband and all of the children were with her when her spirit took it's flight.

Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren at 10:30 this morning, and there was a large outpouring of sorrowing friends, the congregation being one of the largest ever seen at a funeral service in Payette. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and testified to the esteem in which Mrs. Gorham was held in this community. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Bolinger, assisted by J. E. Shamberger, and were very impressive. Interment took place at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to most gratefully thank the kind friends and all who participated in the beautiful floral offerings and assisted during the illness and following the death of our beloved wife and mother. Your acts of kindness and tenderness will live with us while life lasts. A. L. Gorham, S. A. Gorham, Mrs. Ethel Mohler, Mrs. Jennie Bohannan, Walter Gorham

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 01, 1925
BARRY, MARGARET

Called in Death

Mrs. Margaret Barry, wife of R. D. Barry of this city, passed away Saturday after a lingering illness covering a period of about six years. While she had been a sufferer for a long time her death nevertheless came as a sad blow to the family and a distinct shock to neighbors and friends.

Mrs. Barry's maiden name was Margaret Shea and she was born in Calesburg, Ill., March 17, 1857. She came west as far as Lincoln, Neb., while a girl and was married there to Mr. Barry 48 years ago. From there they came to Payette in 1908 and have resided here ever since with the exception of a little over a year spent in Nampa. There were six children born to them, three having passed on before her. The living are Mrs. Edward Donnelly, of San Francisco; J. I. Barry, of Emmett, and Ray Barry, of Devers, Texas. Ray was unable to be here, but the other son and daughter, together with the husband, were with her at the end.

Mrs. Barry was a faithful member of the Catholic church and was a devout woman, a devoted wife and mother and a kind and generous neighbor. After impressive services at the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Father Ryan, of Weiser, she was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy in the illness and death of our wife and mother, and for the beautiful floral offerings. R. D. Barry and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 08, 1925
STROUP, THOMAS

Thomas Stroup, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Streeter Stroup of Washoe, was born March 26, 1925, and passed away October 3, 1925, aged seven months and seven days. Death was caused by interitis. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ernest Michell of the Christian church, at the family home on Sunday afternoon, and the little body was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. To the sorrowing parents, and brothers and sisters who mourn the baby's loss, our hearts go out in deepest sympathy.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, October 15, 1925)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness shown and beautiful flowers given during the illness and death of our little one. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Stroup and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 08, 1925
SROK, THOMAS

Thomas Scrok was born in Austria in 1888 and died after an illness of only a few days' duration at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Ontario on October 5, 1925. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ashworth from Landon Undertaking Parlors on Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. Deceased had no relatives in the United States. A friend, who came with him from Illinois two years ago, was with him at the time of his death. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 08, 1925
VAN DUESEN, SARAH

Sarah Winner was born in Ohio on March 27, 1850 and passed away at her home in Payette on October 5, 1925, death being caused by a complication of diseases. She was married in 1865 to Ellis Smith. Of this union three sons were born, two of whom survive their mother.

Mrs. Smith who was left a widow in 1885, moved to Colorado soon after the death of her husband, coming to Payette in 1905. In 1905 she married William Van Duesen, and was again left a widow in 1910. Since then she has lived in Payette, making for herself many warm friends who will miss her presence from among their midst. Her granddaughter, Mrs. Howard Davis, of Emmett, was with her at the time of her death.

Funeral services were held at the Church of God on Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by the Rev. Virgil Snow. Beautiful flowers and tender sympathetic music testified to the place that Mrs. Van Doozer held in the hearts of her friends. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

Our kind and gracious friends and neighbors have our hearty and sincere thanks for their many acts of tenderness during the illness of our beloved grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Van Duesen. Your acts of kindness will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 15, 1925
HOWARD, ELLA

Death of Mrs. Howard

Mrs. Ella A. Howard, mother of Mrs. B. R. Fitch, passed away at the Fitch home in this city Monday, after a lingering illness covering several months, resulting from a stroke of paralysis. Although she partially recovered from the first attack it was realized by the family that her end was gradually approaching, and for a week before her death it was realized she could not survive. She went into a deep sleep Sunday night and her awakening Monday was in eternity. The best that loved ones and medical skill could do was of no avail.

Ella Ann Story was born February 18, 1857, at Fairfax, Vermont, and passed away at her home in Payette, October 12, 1925, at the age of 74 years, 7 months, and 24 days.

She was married to Fayette C. Howard October 10, 1870, at St. Albans, Vermont. In 1872 Mr. and Mrs. Howard moved to a farm near North Bend, Nebraska, where they lived for many years and where three children were born, two of whom are now living: Mrs. B. R. Fitch and Guy Howard who reside in Payette. One daughter, Mrs. Cora Connerly, passed away July 8, 1921.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard came to Payette 18 years ago, residing for several years on a farm near Fruitland, moving to Payette later, where Mr. Howard departed this life April 21, 1922.

Mrs. Howard became converted to the cause of Christ at North, Bend, Nebraska, 48 years ago, joining the Christian Church at that time, and later united with the Baptist Church at Rogers, Nebraska, to which faith she lived faithfully to the end.

Besides one son and one daughter, she is survived by three grandchildren and three great-grand children, and one sister, Marry A. Clark, living at St. Albans, Vermont.

In the death of Mrs. Howard a most lovable Christian character passed to her reward. Her life was full of tragedy, and one with less of the spirit of the Master could not have withstood it with the fortitude she at all times displayed. About 26 years ago she lost her left arm and as the injury was months healing up she suffered greatly besides facing the thought that her usefulness was at an end. Almost heartbroken, she went about uncomplainingly to make the best of her misfortune. About the time her left arm had healed she had another accident and suffered a broken right arm.

Then a little later she had a felon on her only hand and this resulted in the bending of the first two fingers and the entire loss of the use of them. A few years passed and she had a fall and bursted one of her knee caps and added an injured leg to her other sad physical handicaps. In spite of it all she retained a most pleasant disposition, and during the 18 years she made her home with her daughter and family she insisted on performing her share of the household duties and her kind and loving disposition was an inspiration to those around her. She bore her afflictions bravely and cheerfully and when the end came was ready for the summons to her eternal rest. Her's was indeed an ideal life and a shining example to all with whom she came in contact.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Deane, Pastor of the Baptist church at 2:00 Tuesday afternoon and the bower of beautiful floral offerings testified to the esteem in which Mrs. Howard was held. Interment took place at Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of all goes out to those left to mourn. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 22, 1925
BERRY, MRS

Word was received from Mrs. L. H. Patton announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Berry of Portland, Saturday. The community extends its sympathy to Mrs. Patton in her sad bereavement.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 22, 1925
WINTERTON, DOROTHY EVELYN

Dorothy Evelyn Winterton was born at Nampa, Idaho, on August 6th, 1920, and died as the result of an accident at Payette, on October 15, 1925. The little girl was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Winterton, of Nampa. She is mourned by her parents, three sisters and three brothers. At the time of the tragic accident, the family was on its way from Nampa to Union, Oregon, having stopped off in Payette in order to work in the fruit.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday at Nampa, from the Church of Latter Day Saints, and interment was made in the Nampa cemetery. The people of Payette extend their deepest sympathy to the sorrowing family.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 22, 1925
BOWER, WARREN

Death of Warren K. Bower

Warren K. Bower, a former resident of Payette, but for several years a resident of New Plymouth, where he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Fairman, passed away Monday of this week and was buried in Fairview cemetery at New Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic lodge of this place, with A. B. Moss, Jr., in charge and a large delegation of Payette Masons attended. The service was preached by Rev. Ferch and Rev. Knight offered the invocation.

Mr. Bower was highly respected by the citizens of Payette and it is with feelings of sadness that his legion of friends in this community learned of his death. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 29, 1925
SMALL, W. G.

HIS BROTHER PASSED AWAY

George H. Small received the sad news that his only brother, W. G. Small, passed away last Friday at his home in Kittenning, Penn. The information came to Mr. Small very suddenly and found him unable to get away to attend the funeral. As this was the only brother he ever had Mr. Small feels very keenly the loss.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 29, 1925
QUERY, OLIVER

Oliver Query of Emmett died at the Nampa hospital on Tuesday, age 69 years. The body was brought to Payette by C. C. Augustus and funeral services were conducted from the Church of God and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Query is survived by his niece, Mrs. T. J. Jackson. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Oliver Query died on 10-27-1925, Nampa. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 05, 1925
SIMS, KATHERINE KNOWLES

CALL IN DEATH

It is with deepest regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Katherine Knowles Sims, wife of Dr. W. B. Sims of this city, who passed from this life at 8:30 Sunday evening after an illness covering a period of more than 21 months, during which she was a great sufferer from a complication of troubles. Besides the bereaved husband, she leaves to mourn her death a sister, Maud Thomas, of Fairland, Oklahoma; a brother, W. E. Knowles, of Sarcoxie, Mo., and another brother, L. A. Knowles, of Dennison, Texas.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the friends who had known her so well in life, including a delegation of Pythian Sisters of which order she was a past chief, from Weiser, were gathered to pay their last respect. Rev. Hall preached a most eloquent and touching sermon and paid a beautiful tribute to the noble character of her whose spirit had taken its flight. Interment took place in Riverside cemetery.

Mrs. Sims was one of those rare creatures whose very presence brought sunshine into the lives of those with whom she came in contact. Of a most kindly and lovable disposition, she was always most considerate of the feelings of others and to know her was to admire her culture and refinement and adore her noble womanly character.

To Doctor Sims the hearts of all go out in sympathy and compassion. Only the companion he lost and the God who gave her to him could know of the months of almost day and night vigil. Her suffering was great, but the devotion shown by her husband was an example worthy of the best of us. Her dying statement that he had done all for her that could have been done was an _expression of gratitude which he can justly cherish as long as life lasts. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 05, 1925
BOOK, IRA

SUDDEN DEATH OF IRA BOOK

As a shock to his many friends comes the news of the sudden death of Ira Book, which occured Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock. Mr. Book was down to business at the Payette Feed Store on Friday, but complaining of not feeling fit and went home early. He developed acute erysipelas and was only sick a few days. Full particulars will be published next week.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, November 12, 1925)

Ira Book was born in Illinois, September 2, 1883, and died in Payette after a brief illness on November 4, 1925. Later he moved to Washington, coming to Payette in 1907. On November 22, 1909, in Davenport, Washington, Mr. Book was married to Miss Bessie Louise Parmenter. To this union four children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Besides his widow Mr. Book is mourned by three children, Danny, Oren and Marian, as well as four brothers and three sisters. Services were held from the Methodist church on Friday after noon and were conducted by the Rev. Vernon E. Hall. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Book was a kind and loving husband and father and a staunch friend. To his stricken widow and children we extend our deepest sympathy. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to take the opportunity of thanking those whose friendly sympathy and many sets of neighborly kindness helped us so much in our hours of sorrow and bereavement. Mrs. Ira Book, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Book

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 12, 1925
COLE, ORRIN

O. D. COLE DIES SUDDENLY
PROMINENT PAYETTE CITIZEN SUCCOMBS TO HEART-FAILURE AT OREGON CITY WHILE ENROUTS TO CALIFORNIA

This community was greatly shocked Tuesday morning to receive the news of the death of O. D. Cole, formerly owner of the Payette Pharmacy and one of the prominent business men and citizens of our city.

Only last Saturday morning Mr. and Mrs. Cole started by auto for California, where they expected to spend the winter. He was apparently in the best of health and spirits and looked forward to a pleasant sojourn among the southern winter resorts. They started by way of Portland and had passed through the city and were midway between Portland and Oregon City when it began to rain and Mr. Cole slowed up the speed of his car. Notwithstanding he was only running 25 miles an hour, the car skidded on the smooth highway and turned a figure eight. Mr. Cole would probably have held the car on the road had it not struck a pole and turned over.

Mr. Cole was uninjured by the accident, but Mrs. Cole's right arm and shoulder were hurt. With the help of other travelers they got the car back on the highway and although it was damaged, he drove it on in to Oregon City where they took rooms at a hotel and prepared to remain while the car was taken back to Portland for repairs. Kind friends had rendered them every assistance and apparently Mrs. Cole was the only one who had suffered evil effects of the accident.

Mr. Cole enjoyed a good dinner at the hotel Monday evening and sat around and smoked and read the evening paper as usual until time to retire for the night. As Mrs. Cole's injury pained her considerably, although the doctor stated that her arm was not broken, and Mr. Cole was solicitous about her, shortly after midnight Mrs. Cole says he asked her how she was feeling and they conversed a few moments before he again fell asleep.

Tuesday morning when Mrs. Cole awakened she though him soundly sleeping and she quietly got up with the idea of letting him rest a little longer because of the extra exertions of the day before in getting the car out of the ditch. Seeing one of his hands uncovered she reached over and felt of it to see if he might be cold. The hand seemed colder than usual and still for a moment she did not realize what had happened. Then suddenly she felt uneasy and returned to the bed and placed her hand on his face only to find that he was cold in death. A physician was promptly summoned but he stated that Mr. Cole had probably died about 4 o'clock. Overexertion, when he assisted with the car was given as the probable cause of death.

Mrs. Cole returned to Payette with the body last night and is now awaiting the arrival of relatives. His son, Elmer, of Salt Lake, and sister, Mrs. Emma Giddings, of Salt Lake, arrived yesterday and their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Irwin, and Mr. Cole's brother, Dr. E. J. Cole and wife, all of Woodbine, Iowa, are expected to arrive tonight. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Hall preaching the sermon, and the Odd Fellows will conduct the services at the grave. An obituary notice will be published next week.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, November 19, 1925)

OBITUARY

Orin D. Cole was born in Woodbine, Iowa, on January 6th, 1859. In the early Nineties he was married, being later left a widower. To this union was born one son, Elmer who was associated with his father in business in Payette, and is now in Salt Lake. Mr. Cole first came to Idaho in 1905, and was a member of the Idaho Pharmaceutical Association and the Snake River Valley Druggists' Association.

For a number of years Mr. Cole travelled over the state, taking charge of, and building up pharmacies which were not in a flourishing condition. On November 28,1912, Mr. Cole was married to Mrs. Ida Butler, of Woodbine, Iowa. In September, 1917, Mr. Cole tired of roving, purchased the Payette Pharmacy, and made of it the prosperous and popular concern which it is today. He sold out to G. S. Schad, of Caldwell, in June, of this year, since which time he had been busy settling up his business, and preparing for the trip which had so sudden and disastrous an ending. Shock and overexertion, following a slight automobile accident near Oregon City, on November 9, caused his death.

Funeral services, impressive in their very simplicity, were conducted from the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, the filling tribute to the dead man being offered in the sermon preached by the Rev. V. E. Hall. The church was crowded with those who had come to pay the last honors to a departed friend. The casket was literally covered and heaped with beautiful floral offerings, many of which came from a great distance.

Besides the Druggists' Association, Mr. Cole was a member of the Odd Fellows' Lodge and Camp, and was christened in the Methodist church and was as he himself was wont to say, "Heart and soul a Methodist."

The Chamber of Commerce, also counted him among its most loyal supporters. Mr. Cole is survived by his widow, his son, Elmer of Salt Lake, two grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. His sister, Mrs. Giddings of Salt Lake, and his brother Dr. Cole of Woodbine, Iowa, were able to attend the funeral, the other two brothers, one of Iowa and the other of Colorado were unable to be present. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery, where the services was in charge of the Odd Fellows.

Payette is mourning the loss of one of her best citizens.

In business his sterling integrity won for him the respect of all who had dealings with him, while to those less fortunate then himself, he was ever ready to lend the helping hand, or the word of timely counsel. Many there are in Payette who will find it hard to spare him from their midst, and his memory will always be held green in the hearts of his friends. To his sorrowing loved ones the people of Payette are filled with deepest sympathy. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to the many friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness during our recent bereavement. Mrs. O. D. Cole, Elmer Cole, Mrs. Jay F. Irvin, Mrs. Emma Geddings, and Dr. E. J. Cole

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 26, 1925
SHONTZ, MRS

The sad news reached Payette last week of the death of Mrs. Charles Shontz, at her home in Portland. Mrs. Shontz was well known in North Payette having lived on Iowa Ave. for several years and her many friends will be grieved to hear of her death.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 03, 1925
IRETON, WILLIAM

PAYETTE PIONEER DIES AT VANCOUVER, WASH.

William Ireton was born in 1845 and died at Vancouver, November 27, 1925; death being caused by pneumonia. Mr. Ireton was an old pioneer of the Payette Valley and his life was closely interwoven with the early history of Payette. He left Payette in 1911, going first to California, moving later to Battleground, Washington, where he resided up till the time of his death. The funeral services were held in La Center, Washington, where interment was made. William Ireton is survived by four sons, Clancy Ireton of Los Angeles, Lemuel Ireton of McMinneville, Oregon, Walter Ireton of Battleground, Washington, and Tom Ireton of New Hampshire, also one brother, Tom Ireton and a sister, Mrs. Robert Flood of Boise. There are many old timers in Payette who remember Mr. Ireton and will grieve to hear of his parting.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 03, 1925
SMITH, MATHIAS

Mathias S. Smith was born in Chilicarthie, Ohio, August 6, 1863, and died November 30, 1925, aged 62 years 3 months and 25 days. He moved from the place of his birth to Illinois and from there to Kansas. He was married there to Clara J. Rice, August 5, 1882, and to this union was born two sons and five daughters, Warren S. Smith, New Plymouth, Idaho; Mrs. Bessie Adams, New Plymouth, Idaho; Mrs. Edith Coulter, Baker, Oregon; Mrs. Effie Schubert, Fruitland, Idaho; Walter M. Smith, of Payette, Idaho; two daughters, Addie and Gladys, having passed before.

He leaves to mourn the loss his wife and five children, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The funeral was held at the Church of Christ, Payette, Tuesday, December 1, at 3 o'clock, Rev. E. I. Mitchell officiating. The male quartette from the Brethren church at Fruitland sang.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 17, 1925
STEVENS, CHARLES

Charles Stevens was born in Richmond, Canada, January 13, 1865. In 1888 he moved to Bellingham, Washington, where he resided until coming to Fruitland 14 years ago. In 1898 he was married to Miss Pauletta Jorgensen in Seattle. To this union three children, Martha Elizabeth, Charles Raymond and George Christian were born, who with his wife, two sisters, one in Gladwin, Michigan and the other in Ontario, Canada, and four brothers, two in Bellingham Washington and two in Ontario, Canada, survive him. One brother, Will, of Bellingham, was present at the time of his death. Mr. Stevens suffered a paraletic stroke about two years ago, from which he never fully recovered, and suffered another stroke Sunday morning, December 6, about 8 o'clock, from which he never regained consciousness. He passed away Tuesday evening, December 8 at 5:30. Mr. Stevens leaves a host of friends who will greatly mourn his loss and will miss his pleasant associations in both business and pleasure. Funeral services were held from the M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. Knight, and the body laid to rest in Riverside cemetery, amid a profusion of flowers. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many neighbors and friends for their sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Especially do we thank those who furnished the music and contributed the many and beautiful floral offerings at the funeral services. Mrs. Pauletta Stevens, Martha, Ray and George Stevens

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 17, 1925
LAUER, JAMES

J. A. LAUER DEAD

Former Payette Business Man Passes Away at Boise this Morning.

Word was received today that James A. Lauer, former business man of Payette, has passed away at the home of his brother-in-law, Herman Heinz at Boise at an early hour this morning.

Mr. Lauer, whose family has been in California where his son has been attending school, recently spent some time here looking after his business interests, but as he was failing in health, Mrs. Lauer came to him and later they went to Boise where he was taking treatment. Word was received some time ago that it was feared he was suffering from cancer of the liver and that his recovery was doubtful. However, his death came suddenly and unexpected to his family and friends.

Milton Lauer, the son, is expected from California tonight and funeral arrangements are being awaited his arrival.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, December 24, 1925)

OBITUARY

James A. Lauer was born in Idaho City, February 24, 1871, and came with his parents to Payette in the early Eighties, since which time he has made his home here. In 1900 Mr. Lauer was married to Miss Emma Taylor of Weiser. To this union was born one son.

Mr. Lauer's death, which occured in Boise on December 17, came as the result of a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, one son, Donald, one sister, Miss Lilly Lauer, and two brothers, Milton and Edwin Lauer, all of Payette.

Funeral services, very impressive in their simple beauty, were conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ashworth from the St. James church on Sunday afternoon, and interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

Mr. Lauer was a model husband and father, and the hearts of his many old friends go out in warmest sympathy to his bereaved widow and son. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 31, 1925
BLISS, ORA

DEATH OF ORA BLISS

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Oren Bliss, of New Plymouth, who died suddenly Saturday night of neuralgia of the heart.

"Ora" as he was familiarly known to the newspaper fraternity, was one of the best printers in this part of the state and a skillful linotype operator. He was more than that - he was one of the most genial and conscientious workmen it has ever been the pleasure of the editor of the Independent to employ. He worked for us in the Signal office at Weiser for a long time and his pleasing personality was always a help and inspiration.

Ora also worked on the Independent while Calvin Keller was publisher and later worked on the Enterprise. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition and did not have an extensive acquaintance, but those who knew him best will agree with us that he was at all times a gentleman, a prince of good fellows and a conscientious worker.

His aged parents, whose sole support he was, have our deepest sympathy in this sad hour. (Parkview Cemetery)

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