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The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 07, 1926
WATERS, AVIS

WEISER GIRL WRECK VICTIM
NIECE OF KARL KORUP OF PAYETTE FATALLY HURT IN AUTO WRECK WHICH OCCURRED NORTH OF ONTARIO TUESDAY NIGHT.

WEISER - Despite her own heroic efforts, and those of her escort, Avis Waters, 20-year-old Weiser girl, died at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident which occurred eight miles west of here shortly before midnight. Joel Heath, 22, her companion, lies dangerously hurt in an Ontario hospital suffering from internal injuries. He is still too dazed to give a clear account of the accident or the cause.

The young couple had attended a dance at Vale earlier in the evening, and were returning to Weiser, when the accident happened. Miss Waters was driving the car at the time.

Persons who visited the scene Wednesday believe the accident was caused by a thin coating of ice on the road. Wheel marks indicate the car skidded off the road to the left, and was apparently righted only to slide into a ditch on the opposite side. The car, a roadster, turned completely over, pinning Heath beneath the wreckage and rendering his companion unconscious.

Upon regaining consciousness, Miss succeeded in digging her companion from beneath the wreckage with a piece of broken glass from the windshield. How long the process required or how long she lay unconscious Heath could not state but knowing the time they left Vale for Weiser, it is estimated that two hours elapsed before Heath had been freed from the wreckage. After extracting her companion Miss Waters collapsed.

The young man then carried the girl to the nearest house, a distance of a mile. While occupants of the house were summoning aid, Heath collapsed from the strain and exposure. Both were rushed to the Ontario hospital, where the girl died a few hours later without regaining consciousness.

Injuries sustained by Heath, which may prove fatal, were several broken ribs, a punctured lung, which resulted in internal hemorrhages and other possible injuries. Severe shock and the result of the long exposure and his heroic efforts in carrying his companion to the farm house make his condition more dangerous. Dr. Curt Barlett was the physician called.

Miss Waters is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Waters of Weiser. She graduated from the Weiser high school two years ago.

Funeral services will be held from the family home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. George Fowler of the Congregational church conducting the services.

Besides her parents she is survived by one brother, Franz, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Franz Korup, of Weiser.

Joel Heath is the son of George Heath, a Weiser tailor. He had recently returned here from Detroit.

- Miss Avis Waters was a niece of Karl Korup of this city and was an exceptionally popular young lady. The editor of the Independent has known her since her childhood and her untimely death is a great shock to us as well as to her relatives and the entire citizenship of Weiser.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 07, 1926
GRIGGS, MARY BELL

DEATH OF MRS. C. F. GRIGGS

Mrs. C. F. Griggs, wife of C. F. Griggs, passed away Sunday at the home of her son, W. H. Griggs of this city, after an illness of less than 24 hours, the cause of her death believed to have been the rupturing of a blood vessel.

Mary Bell Crumback was born at Bloomfield N. J. January 9, 1867, and died January 3, 1926, at the age of 58 years, 11 months and 24 days. She was married to C. F. Griggs at Oberlin, Kansas, in 1895 and lived there with her husband until last June, when they came to Payette, landing here on the 26th, and making their home here with their son and family since that time.

Although her residence in this city has not been of long duration, Mrs. Griggs was beloved by all the neighbors and everybody who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. In the home she was the embodiment of love and kindliness and her going has left numerous hearts to mourn the loss. She was a member of the Methodist church and lived her religion practicing at all times the precepts of the Master. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbor's camp at Oberlin, Kansas.

Besides the heartbroken husband, the members of the family who are left to mourn are Mrs. C. C. Marks, of Denver, Col.; Mrs. John Adams of New York; Mrs. G. C. Talbot, of Burbank, Cal; Lloyd Griggs, of Kansas City, Mo.; W. H. Griggs, of Payette and Harry McGonigal, of Oberlin, Kansas.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. V. E. Hall. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 07, 1926
KEIFER, OSCAR URIAH

Oscar Uriah Keifer was born near Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 25, 1863. While a young man he moved west, first to Ohio and then to Nebraska. While in Nebraska, he met Bertha Eugena Toothaeber to whom he was married on December 10, 1889. To this union were born nine children; J. D., Roy F., Elmer M., Mrs. B. D. Elam, Otto J., Flora A. and Mabel G. of Payette, Mrs. A. B. Elam of Tacoma, Washington, and Mrs. W. Lewis of Spirit Lake, Idaho.

Besides his wife and nine children, Mr. Keifer is survived by one brother, H. V. Keifer of Port Orchard, Washington, and one sister, Mrs. William A. Fatzauger of Catasaugua, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Keifer moved from Nebraska to Idaho with his family in 1904 locating in the Payette Valley where he resided until the day of his death, January 1, 1926.

The funeral was held in the Church of Christ, January 4, conducted by the pastor, assisted by Rev. Dearie of the Baptist Church and singers from both churches. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 07, 1926
DRESSLER, JOSIAH

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors and the American Legion for their loving help and sympathy during the sickness and death of our loved husband and father. And also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. J. F. Dressler, Mrs. Frankie Watts and family, Mildred Dressler (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Josiah Freeman Dressler was born 4-28-1847 and died 12-28-1925, Payette. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 07, 1926
ARRENDIELL, SCHUYLER COLFAX

DEATH OF S. C. ARRENDIELL

Schuyler Colfax Arrendiell was born in Mountain City, Tenn., November 8, 1868 and died at the Veterans' Hospital in Boise on January 5, 1926, death coming as the result of a long illness which necessitated an operation from which he never properly rallied.

Mr. Arrendiell, who came of an old Southern family, originally of French descent, grew to manhood in the place of his birth, where on February 16, 1892, he was married to Miss Mattie Morley. Shortly after their marriage the couple moved to Oklahoma, where they lived for fifteen years, when they moved to New Mexico. In 1912 they came to Payette, where Mrs. Arrendiell's mother Mrs. Brannock and her husband made their home.

When, in 1898, America went to war with Spain, Mr. Arrendeill made instant response to his country's need of men, serving throughout the war. Besides being a Veteran of Foreign Wars he was a member of the American Legion, and of the Masonic and K of P Orders. By profession he was a farmer, one of those men who love the soil, and who, loving it, seemed to have the power to make it yield them abundance. Although Mr. Arrendiell had no children of his own, he loved all children, and might always be found - himself never idle - with an admiring circle of little ones, who hearkened breathlessly to his wonderful tales of bird and beast, or of his own picturesque boyhood. He was a dutiful son, both to his own parents, and to his wife's mother whom he regarded as his own, a loving husband, and a friend loyal even to death. Long will his memory live in the hearts of those who knew and honored him.

Besides his widow and mother-in-law, Mr. Arrendiell is survived by four brothers and two sisters, all residents outside of the State.

The funeral will be in charge of the Masons at the Methodist Church at 2:30 Friday afternoon and interment will be made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, January 14, 1926)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks in our many friends for their deeds of kindness, and workds of sympathy, also for the beauriful floral pieces at the time of illness and death of our husband and son.

Especially do we thank the American Legion, The Knights of Pythias, and the Masonic Order. Mrs. S. C. Arrendiell and Mrs. Lou Brannock

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 14, 1926
SWEET, MAUDE CECIL

DEATH OF MAUDE SWEET

Maude Cecil Sweet was born at Algonquin, Illinois, on August 23, 1882, and died at her home in Payette on January 9, 1926; death coming as the culmination of a long period of suffering patiently born.

At the age of eighteen, Miss Sweet became a member of the Baptist Church, of which she has always been a faithful and loyal supporter. To mourn her loss she leaves, besides her parents, with whom she made her home, two sisters, Mrs. Spencer and Goldie Sweet. To whom their many friends, and the community at large offer sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon, Rev. Forest Deane, pastor of the Church officiating. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors and the Baptist people for their loving help and sympathy, and for the many things that were brought in during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister.

Mr. and Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Spencer, Goldie Sweet, Mr. John Jewell, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jewell

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 21, 1926
SWARTZ, CHARLES

Charles E. Schwartz was born in Fulton County, Illinois, June, 1867. He lived there until a young man when he moved to Iowa with his parents. The family lived there until coming to Idaho about seven years ago, when they purchased the J. A. King place east of Fruitland. Mr. Schwartz has been in poor health for the past two years and was confined to his bed three weeks before his death which occurred Tuesday morning, January 12. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father, B. F. Schwartz, and his brother, Will, his mother preceeding him in death about four years ago. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church in Payette, last Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. V. E. Hall and interment made in Riverside Cemetery beside his mother. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 21, 1926
PETERSON, JENNIE

Jennie M. Miller was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 2nd, 1867: In 1881 she moved with her family to Mandan, North Dakota, where she graduated from high school, and where, on November 27, 1900, she was married to I. E. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson moved to Devil's Lake, North Dakota in 1905, coming to Payette with their son Everett, in 1909. Mrs. Peterson was a woman who soon made her presence felt in the community where she made her home. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, of the P. E. O. and of the Order of the Eastern Star, as well as of the Portia Club. An accomplished musician, she conducted a very successful, and , to her pupils, most profitable music class, until ill health forced her to relinquish it. She was a prominent social leader, forming many close friendships, and what is rare of any in her position, making no enemies. Besides her grief stricken husband, Mrs. Peterson is survived by one son Everett.

When about three years ago, Mrs. Peterson's condition first became serious, her husband took her to the Mayo Brothers Hospital, for treatment. She returned apparently much improved in health, but has since then been to Rochester twice. It was at the Mayo Hospital that she passed away on January 14, 1926. Mrs. Peterson is survived by her grief stricken husband, one son, Everett, who is in his senior year at Berkeley College, California, and one brother, Mr. Miller of Mandan, North Dakota. It is in those mourner that our sympathies go out with heart felt sorrow. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ashworth at St. James Church on Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
SHOEMAKER, ROSEMARY

Rose Mary Shoemate died January 26, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shoemate. The little one was stricken with ptomaine poisoning, and all that medical skill could do was of no avail to save her life. The heartfelt sympathy of the community goes out to these sorrowing strangers in their midst.

Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Church of God and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Rose Mary Shoemake was born 10-12-1924 and died 1-26-1926, Payette. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
WOODWARD, C. H.

C. H. Woodward Passes Away

C. H. Woodward, living southeast of town, died this morning, death being caused by a complication of diseases from which he has been a sufferer for some time. As it is impossible to get particulars for an extended obituary for this issue it will be deferred until next week.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Cassius H. Woodward was born 7-20-1863 and died 1-28-1926, Payette. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
NILES, EDWIN

SUDDEN DEATH

Edwin L. Niles, who came here from Los Vegas, New Mexico, about three months ago, a sufferer from Tuberculosis, passed away suddenly about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He had stepped outside of the house when he suddenly called for a drink of water, and as it was being taken to him he lurched-forward, suffering from a heavy hemorrhage, and before a physician could reach him he had expired.

Deceased was 41 years of age on January 24, having been born in Topeka, Kan. He was married to Margarot Ingram, of Payette on October 22, 1923, and his widow survives him.

His remains were taken to Eugene, Oregon, this afternoon, where funeral services will be held and interment will take place.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
LANFEAR, JANE

Saloma Jane Carr was born June 9, 1831, in Montgomery County, New York, and passed away at the home of her son, Charlie Lanfear, Friday evening, January 22, at 9 o'clock, at the ripe old age of 94 years, 7 months and 13 days. She lived in Montgomery County most of her life, and was married there to William Lanfear. To them was born 5 sons - 3 dying in infancy, two of them being twins. The other living son, Frank, resides in Harlan, Nebraska, and visited his mother here this fall. She also leaves to mourn her loss, a number of grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. E. L. Wells, who lives in Denver. She has made her home here with her son and family for the past 16 years. She has been totally blind for the past 15 years, but her mind was strong and clear until the last and she was conscious the day of her death. Death resulted from kidney and heart trouble, and hardening of the arteries. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. H. G. Shank, and interment made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Following is a poem Grandma Lanfear wrote on her 94th birthday.

My 94th Birthday
Mrs. S. J. Lanfear

I am 94 years old today.
And I look around, but they are all away.
My parents and my brothers too,
And I wonder where'er did they go.
My sisters also - they are gone
Leaving me here all alone.
Oh! Will I e'er see them more?
Yes, I hope to meet them on the other shore.
But the river looks so very dark,
And my poor little aged barque
So very tender.
Also my oars are old and slender.
But with the aid of our heavenly hand,
I may be able to reach the little band.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
HART, CLIFFORD ELLINGHAM

CLIFFORD HART PASSES BEYOND
ONE OF PAYETTE'S MOST PROGRESSIVE AND POPULAR BUSINESS MEN SUCCOMBS AFTER ILLNESS COVERING A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.

July 20th last Clifford Hart, one of Payette's leading young business men was suddenly stricken by what was pronounced typhoid fever and at once the entire community became deeply interested in his welfare, the wish of all being that his illness although reported serious from the start, might be of short duration and that he be back in his place of business. However, as the days, weeks and months passed he lay at his home in this city hovering between life and death, a complication of troubles having set in. Brave to the last, he put up a wonderful fight against the ravages of disease and each reverse would be succeeded by a revival of his spirits and those around him.

About two months ago he was taken to Boise for treatment and at first encouraging reports come from there, but they were not lasting and finally it was decided that a transfusion of blood was all that could save him. Volunteers were called for and a score of Payette friends and as many more from Nampa promptly responded. After tests were made a half dozen were selected and the process of transferring new blood to his veins began. He at once started to improve rapidly and the process was repeated two or three times with wonderfully beneficial results. He gained eleven pounds and there was every indication that he was on the way to complete recovery.

Another transfusion was given him last Wednesday, and following this it was soon noticed that a change had come over him. Evidently his weakened heart had been overtaxed, and the physicians soon decided that the end was near. Mr. Anson, his partner, was summoned to Boise about midnight and he, with the faithful wife and other members of his family, kept vigil until the end which came peacefully Thursday night. The great fight had been lost and death had claimed as it's victim another shining light and one beloved by all who knew him.

Clifford Ellingham Hart was born January 8, 1895, at Bloomington, Idaho. He graduated from the high school at Nampa in 1911. On January 12, 1916, he was united in marriage to Alice Rader, and was engaged in clerking for the Hellner Grocery Company. Later he took a position with Hillier and Coshoe of Nampa and remained there until December, 1919, when he moved to Payette and went into the grocery business here with Austin Anson, the firm being known as the Anson-Hart Grocery Company. His courteous treatment of his customers and pleasing personality won him a veritable host of friends and business grew and prospered.

One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Lois Elane, seven years of age, and in addition to the bereaved wife he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hart of Salt Lake, one brother, James B. Hart of Nampa, and five sisters, Mrs. W. A. Wilcox of Nampa, Vella L. Hart, Mrs. Rodney Farnes of Salt Lake, and Mrs. Erma B. Walling, Salt Lake, and Mrs. A. L. Goates of Springville, Utah.

Funeral services were held at the Elk's Hall in Nampa, Sunday afternoon, and was under the auspices of the Elks' Lodge. The address of the Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge was pronounced as one of the finest ever heard in that city. The funeral discourse was delivered by Heber Q. Hale, president of the Boise Stake of the Latter Day Saint's church, of which the deceased was a member. His was a wonderful eloquent tribute to the life and character of one who had been friend and companion in the years gone by. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Nampa, less than half of those attending being able to gain admittance into the spacious hall. There was a large attendance from Payette, his business associates and friends showing their esteem, for him by their presence. Interment took place at Nampa.

(Several unreadable words) death of a Payette citizen which created more profound grief. Clean, honorable, manly and light hearted Cliff Hart was one of those rare men who captivate one on first acquaintance. Always considerate of others, always willing to do his part whether in the large affairs of the city or carrying good cheer into the homes of the needy, he was at all times a useful and worthy citizen. In his death Payette and his wife and little daughter, who have the deepest sympathy of us all, have suffered a great loss.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and for the beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. Clifford E. Hart and Lois Hart

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
HOLBROOK, ARVA

Arva Holbrook, who died in Tamarack, Idaho of a complication of diseases was brought to Payette Sunday for burial. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Landon Undertaking Parlors and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. Deceased was a stranger in Payette, but has relatives buried here. He leaves no known relatives. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Arba F. Holbrook was born 11-25-1861 and died 1-21-1926, Weiser. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926
SCRITCHFIELD, GRACE CREE

MRS. A. P. SCRITCHFIELD PASSES

Former Payette Lady Dies Suddenly At Weiser of Mastoid Trouble

Late Monday evening Mr. E. C. S. Brainard received the news that Mrs. A. P. Scritchfield, daughter of Mrs. Mary Cree, of this city, was suddenly stricken with mastoid trouble following an attack of influenza, and was not expected to live. Mrs. Scott Brainard, sister of Mrs. Scrichfield, was visiting at the Brainard home and she and Mr.. Brainard drove to Weiser at once, only to find that hope had been abandoned by her physicians.

The gathering in Mrs. Scritchfield's head broke and burst her ear drum but the poisonous puss was not thrown off and went to her brain. Death followed at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon during which time the unfortunate lady was relieved of the suffering, which would have followed, by unconsciousness. Death came quietly and peacefully. With her at the time was her husband and children, her sister, Mrs. Scott Brainard, and brother, John Cree, who reached her bedside Tuesday morning. The mother was visiting a son at Eugene, Oregon, and they did not arrive until after her death.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in this city at 2:30 this afternoon, the Rev. V. E. Hall officiating, and interment took place at Riverside cemetery.

A more extended obituary will be published next week.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, February 04, 1926)

MRS. A. P. SCRITCHFIELD

Ada Grace Cree, the oldest daughter of Ozias and Mary Cree was born near Westmoreland, Kansas, September 26, 1876. In September, 1897, she was married to Alfred Reed. The lived in Kansas and Idaho until his death in 1907.

January 25, 1909, She was married to A. P. Scritchfield of Payette, Idaho and resided here and in Wendell, Idaho until 1922, when they moved to Weiser, Idaho.

Mrs. Scritchfield passed away January 26, 1926 at the age of forty nine years and four months. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, A. P. Scritchfield, two children, Lois, age nine and Vernon, age seven, her mother, five sisters and two brothers.

When a girl, Mrs. Scritchfield joined the Methodist Church. She was an untiring worker in the Sunday School and all church activities.

She was a devoted wife and mother as well as a loving daughter and always found a great joy in serving and helping her sisters and brothers.

She was always generous with her strength and ability and was interested in all good work in whatever community she lived. At one time she was president of the Payette Portia Club. She was a member of the P. E. O. sisterhood and loved it very much.

It may truly be said of her that, "She has done what she could." (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express to our friends our deep appreciation of their thoughtfulness, kindness and sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement. A. P. Scritchfoeld and family, Mary Cree and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 04, 1926
GLADISH, MORDECAI

Mortica M. Gladish was born January 16, 1838 in Warren County, Kentucky. In 1842 he moved with his parents by ox team to Hagenville, Missouri. He was converted and joined the Baptist church at Mt. Prairie, Missouri, when 15 years of age. He served 5 years in the War of the Rebellion. He was married in 1872 to Miss Nannie McKee of Concordia, Missouri. One daughter was born to them, who, at the age of one month passed away with her mother. He was married in 1879 to Miss Fannie E. Mills of Hageneville, Missouri. Three sons were born to this union, the first one dying in infancy, the second, Henry A. of Fruitland, and the third Willard D. who was accidentally shot at the age of 15 years. Mrs. Gladish passed away in 1900, and Mr. Gladish and Henry moved to Fruitland the same year. He united with the Payette Baptist Church and was a consistent and active worker until the Fruitland Baptist Church was built, when he united with it, and has been a great help to the same in many ways. He was always ready and willing to help in anyway for the betterment and progressiveness of the Church or anything that was uplifting to the community. He was kind and gentle to everyone, and loved by all who knew him. Besides his son and faithful wife, who has taken such good care of him since his failing health the past four years, he leaves two little granddaughters, Opal and Helen, aged 4 and 2, and one brother, E. B. Gladish, besides a host of friends. He passed away at the home of his son, Thursday morning, January 28 at 10:30, at the age of 88 years, and 12 days. He had been confined to his bed since November 1, and had been very low for the past three weeks. Death was due to heart trouble from which he suffered since 15 years of age, and old age. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Edward Cox of Roswell, who had been a friend of Mr. Gladish for the past 20 years. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 04, 1926
WOODWARD, C. H.

C. H. Woodward was born in Enfield, Connecticut, July 20th, 1864, and died at his home near Payette on January 27, 1926. He was a graduate of the Enfield High School and also of the Business College of Hartford, Connecticut. In 1866 Mr. Woodward came West, where he made his home up to the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, by four sons and three daughters. Interment was made in the Elks' Cemetery in Boise, the Elks', of which deceased was a member having charge of the Funeral which took place on Monday.

Card of Thanks

We wish to take this opportunity of thanking those who stood by during the recent illness and death of our husband and father. To the Elks' Clubs, and to our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and beautiful floral offerings, we are deeply grateful. Mrs. C. R. Woodward and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 18, 1926
BEAN, HARVEY

Funeral services for Harvey Beane, resident of New Plymouth for the past fourteen years, were held at the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. A. I. Ferch, pastor of the church assisted by Rev. H. F. Knight and Rev. Henry Jacobs. Interment was at Park View cemetery. (Parkview Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Harvy C. Bean was born 10-14-1856 and died 2-14-1926, New Plymouth. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 25, 1926
BOLLINGER, KENNETH

THEIR BABY DEAD

Kenneth Ellwood, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Bollinger, passed away Monday, February 21, just after the midnight hour had struck, following an illness of two weeks from whooping cough complicated with influenza. The little fellow had come to bless the home September 3, 1925 and died at the tender age of 5 months and 18 days.

Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30, and were conducted by Rev. H. G. Shank, of Fruitland. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bollinger have the sympathy of everyone in the loss of their little one. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend to our neighbors and many friends our sincere thanks for their kind assistance and words of sympathy. also for the beautiful floral offerings during the sickness and death of our little son and brother. G. G. Bollinger and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 25, 1926
LONGFELLOW, LYMAN

Death of Lyman Longfellow

Word has been received of the death of Lyman Longfellow, which occurred Monday February 22, at a Seattle hospital. Death was the result of a complication of diseases and months of suffering. Mr. Longfellow was thirty-three years old at the time of his death, and is survived by his widow and two little sons.

While it has been long expected, that only death could be the out come, still the news of the end came as a shock to the many Payette friends of the Longfellows, who made their home in Payette for several years, Mr. Longfellow being engaged in Highway construction work. Mr. and Mrs. Longfellow were both very popular in social circles, and the hearts of her friends grieve for the widow, as well as for a good friend departed. Funeral services were held Thursday in Twin Falls, where interment was made.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 25, 1926
WELLS, FLOY

Floy Belle Warden was born on September 9, 1897, at Calcrest, Colorado, and in 1919 came to Payette with her father. On February 18, 1920 she was united in marriage to Fay Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Wells of this city. Mrs. Wells died on her sixth wedding anniversary, February 18, death resulting from the effects of a serious operation from which she never recovered. Besides her sorrowing husband, Mrs. Wells is survived by two little daughters, aged three years and twenty months, respectively, and by her father. A loving and devoted daughter, wife and mother, she leaves a terrible void in the lives of the three generations who loved her, and it is to those mourners that our deepest sympathy goes forth.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Ernest Mitchelll from the Christian Church on Saturday afternoon, and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 25, 1926
CLAYTON, WILLIAM

William Clayton died of bronchial pneumonia at the home of his son on the Fruitland Bench, on February 20, at the age of eighty-eight years. Mr. Clayton was a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by seven children. For the past sixteen years he has made his home in Payette, where he had many friends who mourn his going. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday from the Fruitland Methodist Church and interment as made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, William T. Clayton was born 11-25-1837 and died 2-19-1926 near Fruitland. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 25, 1926
BENSON, HOY JAMES

Hoy James Benson was born in Jasper county, Indiana, December 17, 1876. He was baptized when a young boy into the Christian church at Delphi, Indiana, and remained a faithful member until the end. He was married to Elta Luella Maxfield, November 11, 1908. Two children were born to this union, Dorothy Elizabeth, 15 years of age, and James Maxfield, who died at the age of one year and three weeks.

After a brief illness Mr. Benson died at 10 o'clock a. m. February 22, 1926, at the age of 49 years, 2 months and 5 days, leaving his wife and daughter, two sisters, three brothers and innumerable friends to mourn his untimely death. The sisters are Mrs. Leora Helton, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mrs. Ethel Metzger, of Lafayette, Indiana. The brothers are Ray and Everest Benson, of Indianapolis, and Evvett Benson, of Chicago.

Funeral services were conducted from eh Christian church at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Ernest L. Mitchell, pastor. Interment took place of Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved wife and daughter and other relatives. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 04, 1926
GRIFFIN, WALLACE

Many friends will grieve to hear of the death of Wallace Griffin, which occurred at his home on Friday, February 26, after a lingering illness which, however, had only assumed a serious aspect a week before his death.

Mr. Griffin was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and came with his family from Kansas to Payette in 1913. He was an apairist by profession and also engaged in general farming, having operated on Payette Oregon Slope for several years prior to moving into town. He is survived by his widow and six children; Mrs. Homer Settle and Helen Griffin of Payette, Mrs. George Shellhaas of Emmett, Mrs. Lee Vassar Stewart of Asherton, Texas, Howard F. Griffin of Glendale, Oregon and Lyle E. Griffin of Portland, Oregon. All his loved ones were with him at the time of his passing.

Mr. Griffin was a man strongly bound by family ties; and with a deep love for old associations. He still owned the home in Kansas, where he and Mrs. Griffin lived in their youth and where all of their six children were born.

Mr. Griffin was a man whose influence was strongly manifested in his community, and one who will be missed by many warm friends.

Funeral services were held from the family home on Sixth Street on Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by the Rev. Baker, pastor of the Pentecostal church. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 04, 1926
CLAYTON, WILLIAM

William T. Clayton was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, November 25, 1837. He was married to Francis F. Ruberson, July 3, 1896. To this union nine children were born, eight of whom survive him, one dying in infancy. Mr. Clayton was a veteran of the civil war. He was a member of Company A., 23rd Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, taking part in the last battle. Mr. Clayton has lived on his ranch south east of Fruitland for several years. He passed away Saturday morning, February 20, following a long illness. He leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lemon, six sons, three of whom reside on the ranch near Fruitland -- Delbert, Leo, and Wilbur; one grandson, Virg Lemon residing in Pocatello, and one great grandson. Mrs. Clayton preceded him in death, March 30, 1917. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. F. Knight of New Plymouth, assisted by Rev. C. M. Knight. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 11, 1926
LINTNER, RAYMOND

Raymond E. Lintner, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lintner died March 5, at the age of eight months and one day, the death being caused by pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. V. E. Hall from Peterson Undertaking Parlors and interment made in River Side Cemetery.

To those who are left to mourn the little life, so swiftly ended, the hearts of the community go out in warmest sympathy. "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express kour deepest appreciation and thanks to the dear friends and neighbors for their kindness, sympathy and beautiful flowers during the loss of our beloved babe. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lintner and Family

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Raymond Dean Lintner was born 7-5-1925 and died 3-7-1926, Payette. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 11, 1926
NICHOLS, RUTH

Ruth Nichols, daughter of Abbie and Elmer Nichols was born at Hebron, Indiana, April 15, 1882. On December 18, 1902, she was united in marriage to Arthur R. Price. To this union two children, Gerald and Eugene were born. Early in life she became a member of the Methodist Church at Salem, Indiana.

Five years ago she came to Idaho, living in Mountain Home for three years. Since then she has made her home in Payette. During her last illness she was at the Holy Rosary hospital in Ontario. Oregon.

On March 3, 1926 she passed quietly away, leaving to mourn her death her two sons, one sister, Mrs. Hal Lightfoot of this city, her father, E. E. Nichols of Hebron, Indiana, and one brother C. R. Nichols of Lowell, Indiana.

Interment was made in the Mountain Home Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means of expressing our sincere appreciation to our neighbors and friends. For their kindness and beautiful flowers in our recent bereavement, in the death of our mother and sister. also want to thank the sophomore class for the flowers which they sent. Gerald Price, Eugene Price, Mrs. Hal Lightfoot

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 18, 1926
RADER, GEORGE

Death of George H. Rader

George H. Rader, world war veteran, succumbed to the dread tuberculosis about 2 o'clock Tuesday morning, after an illness covering a long period.

Deceased was born in Harney county, Oregon, April 29th, 1887, and lived at Riverside until November 16, 1901, when he was married to Amy Dorathy Boston, of this city and located at Vale. Later he developed the illness from which he died and was in a soldier hospital for a time. When it became known that there was no hope for him he came here to end his days among friends. Surrounded by his family and with every assistance rendered by the American Legion his last days were made as comfortable as possible.

He leaves to mourn him, his wife and three step-children, Grace Erma Hallman, William Russell Boston and Mildred Ellen Boston. Also three sisters, Mrs. Cory Stonte, Mrs. Myrtle Smith and Mrs. Etta Stewart, and one brother, Peter Rader.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. I. Mitchell, who delivered a short address at the grave, and were held under the suspices of the American Legion. Interment took place at Vale, Oregon.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 18, 1926
OSBORN, J. F.

J. F. Osborn died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. Knowlton on Mar. 9th, at the age of 70 years. He suffered a stroke of paralysis two years ago and has been bedfast for the past year. Burial was made Thursday in Hillcrest cemetery at Weiser. Deceased had lived in this vicinity for the last four years.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 25, 1926
ROBERTS, MRS.

MRS. ROBERTS PASSES AWAY

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. J. E. Roberts, which occurred Tuesday at a Portland hospital after long months of suffering. Interment was made in Boise, Thursday. Mrs. Roberts has many long friends here who will sincerely mourn her loss. Full particulars will be furnished next week.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, April 01, 1926)

Mrs. J. E. Roberts was born October 12, 1866, at Grandview, Iowa, and died March 23, 1926 at Portland, Oregon. She was married to J. E. Roberts at Aldoban, Iowa on January 28, 1886. With her family, Mrs. Roberts came to Payette in 1906.

Mrs. Robert's death was the result of months of illness patiently borne.

Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss, two sons and two daughters; Elsie of Payette, Ralph of Klamath Falls, Oregon, L L. V. Roberts of Payette and Mrs. Dorothy Loughrey of Boise. Also one sister and four brothers.

A true and loving wife and mother, and a loyal friend, Mrs. Roberts leaves behind her many hearts sadder for her passing.

Funeral services were conducted in Boise by the Rev. W. W. Van Dusen of the First Methodist Church in Boise, and interment was made in Morris Hall Cemetery. (Should be Morris Hill)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 25, 1926
WILSON, SYLVIA ELLEN

Mrs. B. F. Wilson died at Eugene, Oregon, Friday, March 19, and the body was brought to Payette Monday for burial in Riverside cemetery beside her husband who died in North Payette in 1911. Mrs. Wilson had many old friends in North Payette, having lived on Iowa Avenue for several years. She was the mother of Mrs. Charles Shontz, who died in Portland several months ago. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Christian Church and also of the Eastern Star. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Oregon Death Index, Sylvia Ellen Wilson died March 19, 1926, Lane Co, Oregon. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 25, 1926
KANDLE, JESSIE

JESSIE KANDLE FUNERAL

Funeral services for Jessie Kandle were held in the Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon, March 22nd. Rev. Henry Jacobs officiated. Jessie Kandle was born near Falk, Idaho on December 3rd, 1906 and died on March 21st, 1926. Besides his father and mother, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Grace Cowan, of Hammett, Idaho, and Mrs. Ruth Gillman of Reverse, Idaho. Interment was in Park View Cemetery. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 25, 1926
WHEELER, BARBARA

Barbara Maxine, the infant daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wheeler at the Blanchard home in Payette, Monday, March 15, was laid to rest in the Payette Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. A host of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved young parents in their sorrow and loss. (Riverside Cemetery)

We wish to thank those who were so thoughtful of us in our recent sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wheeler, The Par Dunn family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 01, 1926
MANSER, MRS.

Mrs. Henry Manser died at her home last Wednesday evening. She was 72 years of age and leaves her husband, one son, Howard, and a daughter, Mrs. William Rauert. She had been a resident of this place for about 19 years. The body was taken to Appleton, Wisconsin for burial.

Card of Thanks

We are indeed grateful to our friends and neighbors who helped us in so many ways during our recent sorrow in the loss of our wife and mother. Especially do we appreciate the beautiful singing and the flowers. Henry Manser, Howard Manser, Mrs. Wm. Rauert and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 15, 1926
HOLBROOK, MORTIMER

WAS BURIED HERE

Mortimer F. Holbrook was born in Vermont September 14, 1926 (this is the wrong year), and died at Tamarack, Idaho, Thursday, April 8, 1926. He came to California in 1849, at the time of the great gold rush. In 1850 he came to Oregon and for many years freighted from Umatilla to Idaho City in the days before the railroad. For several years he has made his home at Tamarack and leaves four sons at that place to mourn his death. They are Alonzo, R. C., C. E., and I. R. Holbrook.

Funeral services were held in Weiser and were conducted by the Captain of the Salvation Army, after which the remains were brought to Payette for interment.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Mortimer F. Holbrook was born 9-19-1826 and died 4-8-1926 at Tamarack. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 15, 1926
FROST, MARIE

DEATH OF MARIE FROST

Marie Frost was born August 22, 1898, in Jefferson county, Nebraska. With her parents she came to Idaho in 1920, and passed away after a lingering illness on April 8th, 1926, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stanley Brown of Ontario. After graduating from Link's Business College in Boise, Miss Frost accepted a position in the office of the Payette Farmers' Co-operative Creamery, where she remained, a valued employee until ill health compelled her to resign from her position.

Marie Frost was a communicant of the Episcopal church, and an active and devoted worker in the St. James Club of which she was a member, and where she will be sadly missed. She leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Frost of Fairbury, Nebraska; four sisters, Mrs. W. K. Findling of Gladstone, Nebraska, Mrs. Jonas Brown of Payette, Idaho, Mrs. Stanley Brown of Ontario, Oregon and Mrs. C. C. McVicker of Verdon, Nebraska; also two brothers, Friel Frost of Riverside, California, and Bernard Frost, who lives with his parents at Fairbury, Nebraska. One brother preceeded her in death in 1917. The funeral was held from St. James Church, Payette on Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ashworth, Rector of the church, assisted by the Rev. Broyles, pastor of the Baptist church in Ontario.

St. James' church was crowded to overflowing with people, both from Payette and Ontario, who came to render the last and honors to a beloved friend. The many beautiful flowers heaped upon her casket were mute witnesses to the number and warmth of the friendships she had made during her brief span of life. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 22, 1926
GREGORY, FRANK

Frank K. Gregory was born at Winona, Minnesota on November 17, 1874, and died at Payette, Idaho on April 15, 1926, death being caused by heart failure.

Mr. Gregory, apparently in his usual health, had as as his daily custom purchased the Oregonian, and had betaken himself to his favorite bench by the Emma Theatre. Hardly had he started reading the paper, than he fell forward, death being practically instantaneous.

In 1894, Mr. Gregory graduated with class honors from the Winona high school, going later to the University of Minnesota, of which he was also a graduate. In 1900 he went to Los Angeles, going later to Denver, and then to Payette, where he has made his home for the past four years, holding the position of musician at the Emma theatre. For these four years Mr. Gregory has had his place in the life of the community among his coterie of friends and nightly interpreting the silent drama for us on the piano. He was a musician.

The funeral, which was held Saturday morning at Riverside Cemetery was in charge of I. H. Adair of the Peterson Furniture Company. Services at the grave were conducted by the Rev. Thomas Ashworth, Rector of St. James church. As the casket, with its offering of flowers was being lowered into the grave, the Payette County Bank, come to pay last tribute to a fellow musician, played "Nearer My God To Thee."

Mr. Gregory is survived by one son, Edgar W. of San Monica, California, who was unable to attend his father's funeral, owing to the fact that he was in Texas, storm bound, and where, according to word received from his wife, she could not even reach him by mail.

A strange fact regarding Mr. Gregory is that the above information about his early life, was gleaned by Mr. Adair from a letter found in the deceased's pocket. This letter was addressed to a friend in Europe and although it had been written sometime in February, was never mailed by Mr. Gregory. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 22, 1926
CLAUSON, AINSLEE

Ainslee Clausen was born in Payette, June 27, 1920 and passed away at the Holy Rosary hospital in Ontario on April 21, 1926, death resulting from a complication of diseases which and necessitated an operation, after which the little one never regained consciousness, passing away peacefully and without suffering. Besides her grief stricken parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clausen, she leaves to mourn her loss, one brother, Robert, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Wilson, besides other relatives and many friends who loved her for her bright happy disposition and her warm hearted ways. Not a mother heart in Payette but aches with sympathy for Mrs. Clauson. Her great comfort now must be that all that live and skill and care could suggest, were done to preserve the little life. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. V. E. Hall from the Methodist church at ten o'clock Friday morning, and interment will be made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, April 29, 1926)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all who by their tender sympathy and thoughtful acts of kindness did all in their power to comfort us during the illness and death of our little girl. The children of Roberts' grade, the little ones in the Sunday School, as well as friends and neighbors have our sincerest thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clausen, Robert Clausen, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Wilson

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 22, 1926
MOSS, FRANK

DEATH OF FRANK MOSS

Another of Payette's prominent pioneer citizens has answered the last call and been taken from the sphere of his labors of nearly half a century, Frank Moss, one of the original founders of Payette and one of the owners of the first mercantile establishment, passed away at St. Luke's hospital in Boise last Saturday, April 17, following an operation from which he did not rally. He had been in poor health for some time and for the past few months had been suffering much although he remained comparatively active and was not confined to bed until after the operation.

Frank Conklin Moss was born in Belviders, Illinois, June 9, 1852, and spent his boyhood in his native state. He was a graduate of the State University of Illinois, having worked his way through college and then he came west and engaged in teaching in Wyoming. In 1880 he was married to Ruth Barnes, at Salt Lake City and the next year he secured a contract for furnishing the railroad ties for the Oregon Short Line Railroad from Kelton, Utah, to Huntington, Oregon, and with his wife and infant baby he moved into Long Valley and began that enormous task.

He took his brother, A. B. Moss, in on this contract and they floated the logs down the Payette river to the present town of Payette. They put a boom across the river to stop the logs and the place was given the name of "Boomerang" which stayed with it for a long time. A store was established and this was made head-quarters for the business. When the railroad contract was completed Mr. Moss identified himself with the business, growth and prosperity of Payette and Payette Valley and spent no small part of his wealth and energy in making the prosperous community it is. He was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Payette and was prominent in lodge circles and activities.

He is survived by six children, five boys and one daughter. They are Edward, of Portland, Oregon; Frank, of Parma; James, of New Plymouth; Staten and West and Mrs. Sam Walker of Payette.

Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and were conducted by Rev. Thos. Ashworth, rector. The services at the grave were in charge of the Odd Fellows' lodge. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, April 29, 1926
GRACE, LUCILLE LOUGHREY

Lucille Loughrey was born at Audobon, Iowa, on July 16th, 1904, and died after a lingering illness at the home of her parents in Payette, on April 25, 1926. While a very small girl she came with her parents to Payette. When she was ten years old she joined the Methodist church. She received her education in the Payette schools graduating from the high school in 1922. During the summer she attended Teachers Normal at Boise, and in the fall accepted a position as teacher in the school on the Payette-Oregon Slope. The next fall she accompanied her parents to California, where at Fullerton, she was married to Oscar Grace of Payette, on November 1, 1923.

She spent the past winter in California, on account of her health, but was brought home to die only a few weeks ago. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Loughrey of Payette, and three brothers, Ettley of Boise, Ray of Portland and Milliard of Payette. The many friends who loved her for her sweet and cheerful nature, like to remember the sweet unfailing patience with which she bore her suffering, and are comforted by the knowledge that at the last she slept her life away and that the end was filled with peace. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. V. E. Hall from the Methodist church on Monday afternoon and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted in any way during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Lucille. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Loughrey, Ettley Loughrey and wife, Roy Loughrey, Millard Loughrey

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 13, 1926
LEATH, JANE YACKEL

WEISER MURDER AND SUICIDE
L. T. LEATH MILLED WIFE WITH AX AND THEN SHOT HIS OWN HEAD OFF - JEALOUSY THE CAUSE

WEISER - Grim tragedy walked into a Weiser home last Saturday afternoon and left in its wake a brutal murder and suicide.

Crazed by jealousy and despondent over his crippled condition. L. T. Leath slashed his wife's head five times with a hand ax and then blew off the top of his own head with a shotgun. This was the explanation of the double tragedy given to the authorities by Lloyd Heath, 19, 1 son. Mr. Leath died instantly while Mrs. Leath succumbed about five hours later.

(The balance of this article is very hard to read, so I will not complete it.)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Jane Yackel Leath and Levi T. Leath died 5-8-1926, Weiser. ch
Both are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 13, 1926
THELHELM, GUS

DIED YESTERDAY

Gus Thelhelm, who has made his home at the Gilmore Hotel for some months, passed away Wednesday afternoon. He was a sufferer from tuberculosis for some time and lately his heart action has been very bad. He had gone to his room and about 4 o'clock Mrs. Gilmore went up to see how he was and if he needed anything. As he failed to respond she entered the room and found him dead. A physician was called and he said he was past human help.

Telegrams were sent to his people at Plymouth, Wisconsin, who live in the country, and to a sister at Wheeler, Washington. Until word is received from them no definite arrangements will be made for the disposition of the body.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 20, 1926
FISHER, AMELIA

Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia Fisher Claus of Chehalis, Washington, were held Monday afternoon at the Congregational church with Rev. Kable of Nampa officiating. Mrs. Claus was instantly killed when she jumped from a running automobile in an effort to safe one of her children who had fallen from the car. Mrs. Claus was the daughter of Mrs. Dunbar of New Plymouth. She is survived by her husband, two sons, and a daughter.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 20, 1926
VANDERKAR, MARY RUTH DAVIS

Mary Ruth Davis Van Der Kar was born March 21, 1887, at Cannonsville New York. She passed away at her home in Fruitland at 5:40 Sunday morning, May 16, 1926, at the age of 39 years one month and 25 days. Death was due to flu and pneumonia following. On October 11, 1911, she was married to Paul N. Van Der Kar at Keisey, New York. They came to Fruitland shortly afterward to their apple ranch west of Fruitland. To them were born three children, Jean aged 13, Franklin, aged 12, and Roger, aged 10. Mr. Van Der Kar passed away October 20, 1916. Her mother, who came to be with her after his death, passed away at the Holy Rosary hospital in 1920. Mrs. Van Der Kar began teaching in the Fruitland school 8 years ago and has taught the second grade every year since that time until two weeks ago when she was compelled to give up her work because of her illness. In the capacity of teacher, she has endeared herself to the hearts of every child and their parents in the community. Besides her children others who survive her are her father, J. S. Davis and a brother, Charles of Cannonsville, New York; a sister, Mrs. J. Peeler of Binghampton, New York; a sister, Mrs. Andrew Tureey, and a brother, Sydney of Albany, New York; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Troxell and Miss Lois Davis of Portland, and two brothers, Keith and Anson of Fruitland. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment made in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Van Der Kar will be greatly missed around Fruitland, as her cheery smile and kindly word made many warm friends for her. She was always thinking of others, and trying to do some good for them. She took an active part in all church work and everything that was uplifting to the community. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 27, 1926
HOLMES, STELLA

FORMER RESIDENT KILLED

MRS. STELLA HOLMES MEETS DEATH AND HER SON AND DAUGHTER WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT NEAR LA GRANDE.

LA GRANDE, Ore. - One person was killed, three others were seriously injured, and two escaped with minor bruises when an automobile in which they were riding plunged down a 75 food embankment after a collision with another car on a narrow road, Monday evening.

The dead - Mrs. Stella Holmes, 57, of La Grande.

Seriously injured - R. L. Beath, Mrs. K. Ford and Miss Adella Holmes, all of La Grande.

Minor injuries - Roll Beath, Jr., and a son of Mrs. Holmes.

Mr. Heath is a brother, and Mrs. Ford and Miss Holmes are daughters of Mrs. Holmes. The other two are children about 12 years of age. The more seriously injured were taken to a hospital in La Grande. Mrs. Holmes was employed as a chambermaid in the Foley hotel here.

The accident happened near Perry, three miles west of La Grande.

According to the story learned by authorities here the car which struck the Homes car was being driven by Dayton Stoddard a high school student of Nampa, Idaho. The collision occurred when Stoddard was said to have attempted to pass on a narrow stretch of the highway. Stoddard and Miss Hilma Shorn, a school teacher of Nampa and owner of the car, stayed with the injured until physicians and officers arrived.

Miss Shorn was on her way home to Seattle. Stoddard was to accompany her as far as Portland, where he was planning to obtain work. Neither of them was injured.

Mrs. Holmes and her relatives were on the way to California for a visit with another of her daughters.

An inquest was held at La Grande Tuesday afternoon in which the coroner's jury exonerated Stoddard and Miss Shorn. Death, the jury declared, was due to an unavoidable accident, in which no one was to blame.

- The Holmes family formerly lived at Washoe and owned a ranch there. Mrs. Holmes, who was killed, had a host of friends in Payette and vicinity and the news of her death came as a shock to them.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 27, 1926
MILLER, EVELYN GRACE

Evelyn Grace, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Miller, was born on May 11, 1925, and died on May 22, 1926, after a short illness of four days. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the J. S. Tharp home in Payette, conducted by Rev. Vernon Hall of the M. E. church. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery. Four girls acted as pall bearers, they were Bersha Gilliam, Jaunita Walters, Marlon Blevins and Clara Johnson. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the parents in their sad hour of bereavement.

IN MEMORIUM

Evelyn Grace, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Miller of North Payette, passed away at the home of her aunt in Payette at 4:30 Saturday morning, May 22.

Evelyn Grace was born in Payette May 11, 1925, and suffered much from illness during her brief baby life, the last few months being the only real happy healthful days of her existence. "Loaned by God," for a little while, she was taken back to her heavenly home.

A beautiful and impressive funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Vernon E. Hall of the Methodist church, officiating. Two very touching musical numbers were rendered during the services, "Shall We Gather at the River?" by Mrs. Claude Horton and, "My god To Thee," by Miss Ethel Jefferis. With four young girls acting as pall bearers, the little one was laid to rest at Riverside cemetery under a bower of roses and flowers, the gifts of loving and sympathizing friends.

Besides her father and mother, Evelyn Grace leaves a sister, Marjorie Mae, four years old, two grandmothers and a number of other sorrowing relatives. (Riverside Cemetery)

"Just as thou wilt, is just what I would will,
Give me but this, the heart to be content,
And, if my wish is thwarted, to lie still,
Waiting till puzzles and till pain are spent,
And the sweet thing made plain,
which the Lord meant."

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 27, 1926
SODJA, PETER

Peter Sodja was born in Austria on June 20, 1866 and died at his home after a long illness on May 20, 1926. He came to the United States when he was 17 years of age. On July 26, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Barbara Zagar of Butte, Montana. To this union 12 children were born, nine of whom are still living and who were at his bedside during the last weeks of his long illness. They are Mrs. H. Van Valkenberg of New Plymouth, Peter Sodja of Butte, Montana; Joe Sodja of Portland, Oregon; Rudolph, Frank, Edward, William, Rose and Jane, all of Payette. His wife died the 6th of December, 1922. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church in Payette on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by the Rev. Father Ryan, of Weiser. Interment in Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out in the bereaved children. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 27, 1926
GREGORY, ALICE

DEATH OF MRS. GREGORY

Alice Florence Stone was born June 24, 1856 at Massena, St. Lawrence county, New York. She lived there until 1882, during which time she received her education, being a student of music. At an early age she united with the Baptist church of which she remained a consistent and faithful member during the rest of her life.

She came to Anita, Iowa, in 1881, where she lived with her brother, Gordon E. Stone and there taught school and music. There she met Horace Gregory, to whom she was married April 26, 1888. They made their home in Wayne, Nebraska, where their three children were born, Horace Earl, who preceded her in death, Aldula C. and Florence M. They moved from there to Payette, Idaho, which has been their home since 1903. She went to her rest peacefully Friday, May 21, 1926.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, H. Gregory, and two daughters, Aldula C. Anderson and Florence M. Thomas, both of Payette; two sisters, Matilda M. Stone and Aldula F. Stone; three brothers, Gordon E. Stone, Herbert O. Stone and Alfred B. Stone, all of Anita, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday, May 24, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Dean, pastor. Interment was made in the family plot at Riverside cemetery, Payette, Idaho.

Mrs. Gregory was a woman of high ideals and true nobleness of character. To know her was to appreciate her talents and the radiance of her superior mind. Her home was her citadel and her thoughtfulness concerning the welfare of her loved ones and her friends endeared her to all. The world was made better by her life's example and she has earned Heaven's richest reward. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 03, 1926
STEGNER, DARAL DEE

Danyl Dee, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stegner passed away at 7 o'clock Monday evening. He was born in Fruitland Dec. 24, 1925.

He had been frail since birth, but it was not thought that his condition was serious until a few days before his death. He was taken to a Caldwell doctor for examination and died on the return trip home.

Funeral services were held in the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment made in the Riverside cemetery.

The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Daral Dee Stegner was born 12-24-1925 and died 5-31-1926, Fruitland. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 03, 1926
HANSON, HENRY

The community was greatly shocked to hear of the death of Henry Hansen, which occurred at his home in town about noon, Wednesday. Mr. Hansen was well known by everyone in the community as he was a resident in this district for a number of years.

OBITUARY

Henry Hansen was born in Germany in 1864 and came to the Payette Valley in 1892. In 1897 he was married to Miss Amelia Deiderichsen. Death came instantaneously, just at the blowing of the noon whistle on Wednesday, June 2nd. For some time Mr. Hansen had been troubled with a clot of blood in his leg. Not feeling just right he lay down on the bed on Wednesday morning. It is thought that the clot broke and went to his heart as he was attempting to rise.

Mr. Hansen is survived by his widow, and his niece, Miss Leona Diederichsen and her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Asmussen, with whom she makes her home south of town. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made. the sympathy of the community is warmly extended to those who mourn the loss of a kind husband, a true and loyal friend. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Henry Hansen was born 9-25-1864 and died 6-2-1926, Payette. ch

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 03, 1926
HOTTENSTEIN, GEORGE EVERARD

George Everard Hottenstein was born at Emory, Texas, on October 6, 1904, and died at Elk City, Idaho, on May 30, 1926, death being caused by heart failure. He came to Payette when about four years old, making his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Wilcox. Later he attended school at Spokane, Washington. In March he went to join his father at Elk City. He was poor in health for some time prior to his death. Everard leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, two sisters, Jessie and Rosemary, of Payette and the D. E. Wilcox family, besides many old schoolmates who remember him as a 'good fellow,' and a loyal friend. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the D. E. Wilcox home at Fruitland. The services being conducted by the Rev. Knight of Fruitland. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 15, 1926
BAKER, JESSIE MAE

PASTOR'S WIFE PASSES AWAY

The sympathy of the community will go out to Rev. L. G. Baker, pastor of the Pentacostal church, whose wife passed away at Tacoma, Washington, where they had gone on a visit to her relatives. The end came Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and she passed away quietly, being reconciled and prepared to go. Everything possible that the best physicians in a Tacoma hospital could do for her was done, but to no avail. Funeral services were held in Tacoma today (Thursday) and were conducted by Elder Frank Gray, pastor of the Tacoma church and chairman of the northwest district of the Pentacostal Assembles of God.

Rev. Baker had returned to Payette to assist in starting the revival here, being assured by the hospital physicians that his wife was doing nicely, but the change for the worse came Sunday afternoon and he was summoned by telegraph.

A more extended obituary will be given on his return.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, June 22, 1926)

Obituary

Mrs. Jessie Mae Baker was born in Dallas, Texas, April 12th, 1902. She was united in marriage to Rev. L. G. Baker of Dallas, Texas, August 19th, 1918. They came to the Pacific Northwest in May of 1925. After attending the Conference of the Assemblies of God held in Tacoma, Wash., June 19 of that year they accepted a call to pastor the local work here.

They had accepted the work for another year and were attending the Conference in Everett, Wash., when Mrs. Baker became ill. They however remained for the remainder of the conference and then returned to Tacoma to visit Mrs. Baker's relatives there. She continued to get worse and a physician was called who pronounced her trouble as a nervous breakdown, caused by Sinus infection. The latter seemed to be cleared away, however, she continued for the worse.

Two other physicians were summoned for a consultation after which she was removed to a local hospital where everything possible was done to save her life by the best specialists Tacoma could afford, but to no avail. She slipped away to be with her Lord on Monday, July 12th at 1 P. M. The end came quietly, she having been unconscious for 5 days.

At the early age of 15 she gave her heart to God and maintained a Godly life from then to the end. She was quite an active worker in religious affairs, especially in special singing. She also was invaluable help to her husband in his work as pastor. She was over ready to share more than her part of any burden that chanced their way. She automatically won the hearts of her acquaintances where ever she went, and was much loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her. Truly she will be missed in her circle but we have this consolation that she is far better off. We can't bring her back but we can go where she is.

She is survived by her husband Rev. L. G. Baker and 6 year old son L. G. Jr. of Payette, Idaho; W. A. Johnson, father, Dallas, Texas; Mrs. H. E. Gates, sister, Tacoma; Mrs. M. E. Thornton, grandmother, Tacoma, who was all the mother she knew, her mother dying when she was an infant. She is also survived by a number of aunts and uncles located at Tacoma, Wash., and Dallas, Texas.

A very beautiful service was held in the chapel of the Lynn undertaking parlors of Tacoma. A very fitting tribute was paid by Rev. Frank Gray, local pastor and chairman of the N. W. District Council of the Assemblies of God. The Rev. Roy Sumland also gave a brief address. A very beautiful musical program was rendered by the Misses Agnes Lund and Emma Sumland of Tacoma, Wash. Interment was made in the Mountain View cemetery.

Rev. L. G. Baker will continue as pastor of the local church and will be with his son, L. G. Jr., at home at the parsonage, Corner 7th Ave. N. and 5th St.

A WORD OF THANKS

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my many friends of Payette and vicinity who have proven their friendship in a material way during the illness and death of my dear companion. It has been a source of much comfort to know my friends were standing beside me in this dark hour, but it is also a wonderful comfort to know that there is a time limit to the darkness and that soon the dawn of the New Day shall come and we shall meet each other there and know as we are known. Rev. L. G. Baker and son, L. G. Jr.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 22, 1926
SLINKER, EUSTACE LEVI

Eustace Levi Slinker was born Nov. 10, 1871, in Wanens county, Iowa. He was married January 24, 1895 to Cora B. Roberts, near St. Charles, Iowa. Of this union 7 children were born, 4 of whom are living, namely; Carol, Paul, Eunice, and Marion. Mrs. Slinker passed away in Fruitland 6 years ago. Mr. Slinker passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. B. Strawn after a short illness. Besides her, he leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. P. A. Creger, and Mrs. W. F. King, of Filmore, California, and two brothers. He was a member of the M. E. church and a faithful worker in the same. Mr. Slinker has many friends in Payette and Fruitland who will mourn his loss. He lived at both places a number of years. He was for several years agent for the Watkins Products where he made many friends.

Funeral services were held from the M. E. church at Payette, conducted by Rev. H. G. Shank of Fruitland, and interment made beside his wife in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 22, 1926
HOSTETLER, REBECCA KATHERINE

Rebecca Katherine Hostetler was born at Accident, Maryland, June 20, 1862. She was united in marriage to Jonas Hostetler Nov. 14, 1880. Ten children were born of the union, 8 of whom are living. The Hostetler family moved to North Dakota in 1903 and from there to Fruitland in 1920, where they have since resided. Mrs. Hosetler, passed away Tuesday morning July 13 at 8:30, after a lingering illness caused by a complication of diseases. She united with the Brethren church when quite young and has been an earnest and faithful worker ever since. Besides her husband she leaves 4 sons, John , Floyd, and Golen all at home, and Harvey at Plattsburg, Missouri, 4 daughters, Ada, Ella and Sarah at home, and Mrs. J. W. Beehler, 5 grand children, 1 brother and 4 sisters, one Mrs. A. C. Pathael of Fruitland, besides a host of friends.

Funeral services were held from the Brethren church Thursday morning, July 15 at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. G. Shank and Rev. Sam Bollinger. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
August 1926

No Obituaries in August

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 02, 1926
KROST, P. H.

HIS FATHER DEAD

P. H. Krost received a telegram Tuesday night announcing the death of his father, who lived in Missouri. As the funeral had been set for today it was impossible for him to get there in time.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 02, 1926
HEIGHO, EDGAR MAURICE

COL. E. M. HEIGO PASSES AWAY
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE P. and I. N. RAILWAY DIED AT HIS HOME IN BOISE SATURDAY MORNING

Edgar Maurice Heigho, retired railroad president and a resident of Boise since 1918, was found death in bed at his home, 4?? Jefferson street, at 7:30 o'clock Saturday morning.

A doctor summoned immediately said that Mr. Heigho had been dead about two hours. Mr. Heigho would have been 50 years of age October 23 of this year. He was born at Essex, England.

Since 1918 Mr. Heigho has lived in retirement in Boise. In that year he suffered a stroke of paralysis which forced him to resign his position as president and general manager of the Pacific and Idaho Northern Railroad company. He came to Boise then to live.

During his lifetime he was connected with independent military organizations and the Idaho national guard. He served as a captian and aide-decamp on the staff of former Governor F. R. Gooding and as colonel and commissioner general on the staff of former Governor Brady. He was a colonel on the staff of former Governor Haines.

He is survived by his widow, a son, Cedrie, living in Portland, two daughters, Virginia, who is now in New York, and Katherine, at home.

Two sister, Mrs. W. W. Hook of Los Angeles and Mrs. S. E. Hook and his brother, George W. Heigho, both of Detroit, also survive him.

- Col. Heigho was president of the Pacific & Idaho Northern railroad at the time it was extended from Evergreen to Meadows Valley, and was the moving spirit in the establishment of the town of New Meadows. He was a man of indomitable will who, once he had decided to do a thing never ceased his efforts until the end had been attained.

He was a man of rare talents and his library contained the very best in literature and art. To spend an evening in his home and have him lose himself in a discussion of literature was always a pleasure and the writer looks back on many such occasions in which we gained a high estimate of his attainments.

To his noble wife, whose devotion in the years of his suffering and incapacity for labor, and to the son and daughters, our heartfelt sympathy is extended.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 09, 1926
CARNEFIX, ELIZABETH

Fruitland friends and old neighbors of Mrs. Elizabeth Carnefix will be sorry to learn of her death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eli Holland at Longview, Washington on Thursday Sept. 2. The body was shipped to Ontario and buried by the side of her husband, Saturday morning, short funeral services being held at the grave. Since Mr. Carnefix' death, she has made her home with her daughters on the coast visiting her son, J. T. Carnefix, here about two years ago.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 16, 1926
HERRINGTON, JENNIE

Died at her home in Newberg, Ore., August 31 from diabetis, after several years of patient suffering. Jennie Mitchell was born May 9, 1858 in Franklin County, Missouri and was at the time of her death 68 years 3 months and 21 days. She was married to E. S. Herrington in 1881. Three children were born to this union, W. L., Elsie M., Cora M. The youngest dying at the age of 18 months.

She came to Payette, Idaho in 1896 living here until 1916 when she went to Portland, Oregon, later going to Newberg, where in November 1919 she was married to J. H. Abel. She had been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years, but owing to poor health was not able to attend any services, but her great comfort was in reading her bible.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her son, E. L. Herrington of Fruitland, Idaho, her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Hurd of Payette, 3 grandchildren and one sister and 5 brothers living in the east, J. H. Abel and two step sons.

The funeral was at the Honnensworth undertaking parlors conducted by Rev. Miller, Pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 16, 1926
CURRIE, BETH LOUISE

Beth Louise Currie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gil Currie was born in Payette, February 4th, 1926 and passed away September 9th, 1926 after a brief illness, during which everything that love and skill could suggest was done to try and save the little life. Besides her father and mother, little Beth is mourned by one brother and one sister, her grandparents and many other relatives. The funeral was held from St. James' Church on Sunday at 2 P. M., the simple but beautiful services being conducted by the Rev. Thos. Ashworth.

Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Those who followed the casket, were those who had loved little Beth for her sweet sunny disposition. Our tenderest sympathy goes out to the sorrowing parents. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and floral offerings during the bereavement of our darling baby and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Gil Currie and family

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 16, 1926
FOUTS, WILLIAM

DEATH OF W. A. FOUTS

It was with deep regret that the news was received of the death of Wm. Fouts, one of the substantial farmers and respected citizens of this community, who died Sunday after a brief illness, at his home on the highway south of town where the paving begins on the Bench.

Wm. A. Fouts was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa, Sept. 28, 1858, and passed to his rest September 12, 1926 aged 67 years 11 months and 14 days. At the age of 23 he was united in marriage to Ella M. Moats. To this union one son, Gale E., was born.

He leaves a wife, one son and wife, three grand children, one brother and one sister, living in Missouri Valley, Iowa. One brother in Omaha, Nebraska, one sister in Detroit, Mich., and one sister in Hastings, Nebraska and a host of friends to mourn his departure.

In 1909 he, with his family, moved to Payette where he resided at the time of his death. He has been a staunch member of the Methodist church for the last 35 years, was always charitable, showing a spirit of kindness and unselfishness to those whom he met and associated with, and unflinchingly for right principles. He was highly respected by all who knew him. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 30, 1926
CREIGHTON, FRANK

DEATH OF FRANK CREIGHTON

Frank Creighton, one of the old residents of Payette, passed from this life Sunday morning, September 26, after an illness covering a period of two or more years.

Deceased was born in Manchester, England, in 1869. He came to America when a boy between the ages of 12 and 14 years and grew to manhood in the east. In 1893 he came to Payette and was first connected with the clerical force during the construction of the first irrigation ditch on the Bench. Later he engaged in the fruit and mercantile business and continued in that for many years. He was also active in civic affairs and served several years on the city council and was mayor of the city for one term.

On Easter Sunday, 1905, he was married to Mrs. Minnie Holden. In 1920 his wife's health began failing and they moved to California where she passed away in 1923. Two years ago he returned to Payette, but has been in ill health ever since. He leaves a daughter, Patsy Creighton, a step-daughter, Mrs. Phil Bleger, of Weiser, and a step-son, Norman E. Holden. Miss Creighton makes her home in Weiser also.

Funeral services were held in the Episcopal church in this city Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Thos. Ashworth, rector. Interment will take place in Portland and the body was shipped there last evening.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 07, 1926
CHADWICK, FLORENCE EUNICE

DEATH OF MRS. CHADWICK

Mrs. Florence Eunice Chadwick died Friday, September 24 at the home of her mother, Mrs. George Jeffries of Emmett, after a long illness.

Mrs. Chadwick was born in Little Falls, Minn., March 12, 1905. She was a resident of Payette for six years and attended the grade school there. She was a member of the Christian church there and will be remembered as Florence Russell.

On June 20, 1921 she was united in marriage to R. J. Chadwick of New Plymouth, and two children were born to this union, Robert, age 4 years and Dorothy age 2 years. She was a devoted mother and wife and was a great comfort to her mother, and had a bright smile and pleasant word for everyone. In addition to her husband and children, she leaves a mother, step-father and two half brothers to mourn her loss.

Funeral services were held at the chapel in Emmett Sunday afternoon, Rev. Jendson Brown, pastor of the Christian Church and Rev. Warrvas, pastor of the Baptist church officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 07, 1926
SIGNOR, MR.

MR. SIGNOR DIES AT PASADENA

Word has been received by Mrs. Julia Valliket, of the death of her son-in-law, Mr. Signor, which occurred last week in Pasadena, California. Mr. Signor was for some years past a sufferer from bright's disease. No particulars as to his last illness and funeral have as yet been received. Mrs. Signor was before her marriage, Mrs. Ensign, proprietor of the Ensign Millinery, and has many friends in Payette, who extend to her their sincerest sympathy with her loss.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 28, 1926
RIFFLE, AUSTIN WILLIAM

W. A. RIFFLE DEAD

William Austin Riffle, who has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Wayne, near Fruitland, died at the Ontario hospital Monday morning. He was born September 3, 1858, in Indiana, and came to this section of the country many years ago. His wife passed away nine years ago and he was buried by her side Wednesday afternoon, after appropriate services at the Methodist church in this city, at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. V. E. Hall. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 04, 1926
SMITH, CHARLES

SUDDEN DEATH OF C. A. SMITH, SR.

The Independent regrets to chronicle the sad news of the death of Charles A. Smith, Sr., which occurred at the home of his son, Charles, manager of the Van Petten Lumber yard, about 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Smith came to Payette about the first of July, in company with his daughter, Hattie, to visit his son and family, and so well did the climate agree with him and so much improvement had been noted in his health he had prolonged the visit and had decided to stay until after the holidays. On Sunday he complained of not feeling as well, but he improved and for the past couple of days had been in excellent spirits. Wednesday afternoon he was out and around, and had even dug some potatoes. Toward evening he returned to the house and said his stomach was hurting him. He layed down for a few minutes and then arose and went to the bath room. It was but a moment until they heard him fall and rushed to his assistance. "Daddy Smith," as he had become familiarly known to many, was gone. Medical aid was summoned, but to no avail.

Charles A. Smith was born in Vermont, but spent the greater portion of his life in Nebraska, making his home at Kearney. His wife passed away about four years ago and since that time he and his daughter, Hattie have kept the old home intact. There are six children, two sons and daughters who are married and living at Kearney, Nebraska, the daughter accompanying him on the visit here and his son, Charles, Jr., who is a resident of our city. He was 73 years old last August, but was a very active man for his age.

On his visits to Payette Mr. Smith made many friends and it was a real pleasure to know and to enjoy a chat with him. A man of genial bearing, who loved companionship he was always enlivening and cheerful. All who know him will miss him and the family have suffered a sad loss indeed. Mr. Smith was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge and an attendant at the Episcopal church.

Charles Smith and his sister, Miss Hattie, left this (Thursday) afternoon with the remains of the father for Kearney, Neb., where funeral services will be held and interment will take place.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 18, 1926
MURREY, CROSBY

CROSBY MURREY TAKES OWN LIFE
KILLS SELF WITH SHOTGUN AT HOME OF HIS BROTHER, J. A. MURRAY, SIX MILES SOUTH OF TOWN

Worry over financial troubles and the death of a sister are believed to be the cause of the suicide of Cosby M. Murray which took place at the home of his brother, J. A. Murray about 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

The young man was in business in the state of Washington when an only sister was stricken with tuberculosis and he spend every dollar he possessed in trying to save her life. She finally passed away and he lost his business, and came here and made his home with his brother. Grief over the sister's death and worry over his own misfortune preyed upon his mind and he grew more and more morose.

Sunday afternoon while some neighbors were visiting at the Murray home their little girl picked up a note which was lying on the bed. It proved to be the farewell message of Cosby and read as follows: "I may be insane; I do not know, but I am unhappy. I feel myself incompetent to cope with the world. The course I am taking may be wrong, but I feel it is for the best." Signed, "Chub." This was the name he went by. A search was at once instituted and the dead body of the unfortunate young man was found along side of one of the outbuildings. He had used a shotgun to end his life and had shot himself through the heart.

Cosby Monroe Murray was born at Gravette, Arkansas, March 19, 1901, and passed from this life on November 14, 1926, at the age of 25 years, 7 mos. and 25 days. He was a young man of more than ordinary ability and was a great reader. Few were better posted on the events of the day and the fact that he was a studious nature and thought deeply on current affairs, particularly those effecting the welfare of humanity in general, is thought to have had something to do with his depressed frame of mind. He felt that he had lost that which was dearest to him, an only sister, and with her his bright prospects in life.

Funeral services were held at Emmett Tuesday where he was laid to rest beside the sister whose death he mourned so deeply. He leaves a mother and three brothers at Emmett and his brother, J. A. Murray six miles northeast of Payette.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 18, 1926
KIZZIER, ELIZA

Eliza Gobbell was born in Iowa, on July 1st, 1852, and died at Payette, Idaho on November 11th, 1926, death being caused by heart trouble. On February 2nd, 1868, deceased was married to Eben Kazier.

Those who survive their mother and deeply mourn their loss are Mrs. Lucy Graham of Nebraska, Charlie Kazier of Chandler, Oklahoma, Mrs. Blanch Breck of Glendale, Wyoming and Frank Kazier of Payette. Mrs. Kazier also leaves many friends here to miss her presence, having made her home in Payette.

Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Saturday morning by the Rev. Ernest Mitchell and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, November 25, 1926)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank those friends and neighbors whose loving care an devotion, made easier and happier the last months of our dear wife and mother. Such things can never be forgotten. We also thank those who sent flowers and in other ways showed their sympathy during our time of trouble. Ivan Kazzier, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kazzier

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 25, 1926
DIRKEE, MYRTLE BELL

Mrs. I. W. Kenward received word that Mrs. Dirkee, nee Myrtle Bell died Sunday at Wenatchee, Washington, leaving besides her sorrowing husband, a tiny baby. Mrs. Dirkee has lived in Payette valley until recently. She was also a sister of Ben Bell who lived in district six for several years.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 25, 1926
FOX, WILLOUGHBY REDLINE

AGED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY

Willoughby Redline Fox, who has made his home at the Commercial hotel for many years was found dead in his bed Sunday morning, he having gone to sleep to never awaken on earth again. Funeral services were held at the Landon undertaking parlors this afternoon and interment took place at Riverside cemetery.

Before coming to Payette Mr. Fox made his home at New Plymouth and was a highly respected citizen of both that and this community. Curtis Fox and Mrs. Albert Coates, of Willow Creek, were the only immediate relatives in this vicinity. Dr. Mr. R. Fox of this city was a grand nephew. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 02, 1926
TOOLE, ELIZABETH

MRS. TOOLE PASSES AWAY

Word was received on Thanksgiving Day that Mrs. J. J. Toole has passed away at a hospital in Rochester, N. Y. that afternoon at four o'clock. No exact details of the cause of her death have yet been received, but it is known that she had been in poor health for several months past. She left Payette in June in order to be with an invalid brother in Rochester.

Elizabeth Gavin, who was the widow of the late John J. Toole, came to Payette as a bride in the late Eighties, and up to the time of her husband's death in 1911, Mrs. Toole made her home on the beautiful Toole ranch, four miles north of town. during the last few years, after selling the old home, Mrs. Toole divided her time between Portland, the East, and Payette.

She was one of those charming personalities who seem to make and hold friendships without any effort, but of all her many friends, it is only those closest to her, who know of how very much she did for charity, giving, not publicly, but giving where her gifts would do the most, and never willing speaking of her gifts. Mrs. Toole was a devoted and devout communicant of the Roman Catholic Church, and in her Church, in her charities and in her wide social circle, she leaves a void that may not filled. Many there are in Payette who remember the delightful gatherings at the hospitable 'Toole Place" with its charming hostess and genial host.

As yet nothing is known as to Mrs. Toole's last hours or the arrangements for her funeral.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 16, 1926
MICKILSEN, NELSENA KATHERINE

Mrs. Nelsena Katherine Mickilsen was born in Denmark, April 3rd, 1861, and died in Payette, December 12, 1926, of pneumonia. Mrs. Mickilsen, whose home was in Everett, Washington was visiting a daughter, Mrs. Otto Gissel up on Willow Creek, having been called here to the illness of another daughter, Mrs. Windle who is at the Holy Rosary Hospital at Ontario. The body was shipped Wednesday from the Home Undertaking Parlors, and was accompanied by Mrs. Gissel and the husband of the deceased. Interment will be made today, Thursday, at Everett, Washington.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 16, 1926
RICHARDSON, JESSIE

Death Takes Resident

Friends and neighbors were surprised to hear of the death early Sunday morning of Mrs. Frank Richardson. Mrs. Richardson had not been very well for some time but was in bed less than a week when she was suddenly taken.

The deceased was Jessie McMillian before her marriage. She was born in Emporia, Kan., April 23, 1881. When she was just an infant her parents moved to La Grande, Oregon. In 1899 April, 29 she married Frank Richardson. Four years ago the Richardsons moved to New Plymouth.

Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Francis Wells, of Ahcel, Oregon, and Mrs. Olive Ham of Council, Idaho, two sons Floyd Edison and an adopted son, Melvin McMillian.

The funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the Congregational church. The remains were shipped to La Grande, Oregon where burial will take place.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 16, 1926
STEPHENS, GEORGE CHRISTIAN

Mrs. Lettie Stephens and Ray Stephens left overland Sunday for Bellingham, Washington in response to a telegram stating that George Stephens, who underwent a serious operation at that place Wednesday, was not getting along very well. Word before had been to the effect that the operation was successful. They reached there Monday evening, but George had passed away Sunday evening. The body will be brought here for burial beside his father, who died Dec. 8th of last year.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, December 23, 1926)

Obituary

George Christian Stephens was born at Acme, Washington, March 21, 1902, and departed this life Dec. 12, at Bellingham, Washington. He lived in Acme until 1912, when he came to Fruitland with his parents, and has since resided here.

A year ago last October an auto accident left him with an injury that caused much suffering, he resisted it and continued his work as a farmer and orchardist until Dec. 2, when he left for Bellingham, Washington, for a visit with relatives, and also intended to have an operation for appendicitis from which he had been a sufferer for some time, and the correction of any irregularity resulting from the injury received in the accident. He had been there but a short time when his condition became critical and he was taken at once to the hospital, where he underwent an operation Wednesday, Dec. 8th. His mother and brother, Ray, were summoned to his bedside Sunday morning, Dec. 12th and left at once, but he passed on Sunday evening before they arrived.

The deceased was a great hand to be at home and spent most of his time there. Since the death of his father a year ago he had been the dependable support of his mother, who leaned much upon him. Besides her he leaves his brother and one sister Martha, now Mrs. A. A. Herard, besides a host of friends who deeply grieve his untimely removal, as it is a great disappointment to those who had hoped for years of fellowship with this genial young man. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. Knight, and interment made beside his father in Riverside Cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones, as everyone mourns with them in their loss. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 16, 1926
CRUMP, WENDELL

Wendell Crump was born Jan. 2, 1919, at Boonesborough, Missouri, and came to Fruitland in April of the same year. He passed away at his home last Wednesday, December 8, at 11:55 A. M. following an attack of influenza from which he suffered 3 weeks before, rheumatism, leakage of the heart, and dropsy developing from this. He was not considered seriously ill however, and was out of school only one week. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, one brother, Lowell, and 3 sisters, Leola, Helen, and Dorothy Jean. Funeral services were held from the Church of Christ last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment made in Riverside cemetery.

The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 30, 1926
BANKS, JOHN

John R. Banks was born November 14, 1869 in Iowa, and died December 27, 1926, at Payette. Death being the result of a lingering illness. Mr. Banks came to Payette in 1883, and was one of the pioneers of the valley, one of those who saw "Boomerang" through the first struggling years. He was married in 1901 to Miss Alda Butler of Payette. Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Williams of Portland, and three sons, Leon Banks of Seattle, Claude Banks of Klamath Falls and John Banks of Payette.

Mr. Banks was a man of sterling integrity, and highly respected in the community with those past he is so closely knit.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon from St. James church, the Rev. Thomas Ashworth officiating and interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent (Thursday, January 06, 1927)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their sympathy and help during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, especially Mr. and Mrs. William Cope of Boise and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCosh who, by their loving sympathy and kind assistance did much to lighten our deep grief. MRS. ALDA BANKS, LYNN BANKS, MR. and MRS. CLAUDE BANKS, MR. and MRS. JOHN BANKS, JR., MR. and MRS. CHAS. MILLIMAN

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 30, 1926
MALZACHER, EMILY

MRS. KELLER'S SISTER DEAD

County attorney Keller received a telegram Wednesday morning advising of the death early that morning, of Mrs. Keller's sister, Mrs. Emily Malzacher, at Oakdale, Nebraska. As Mrs. Keller is not in the best of health she did not attempt to make the long journey to attend the funeral. The sympathy of all go out to her in her hour of bereavement.

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