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Payette Independent
Thursday, September 28, 1899
DAGG, FRANK K.

Frank K. Dagg, aged 53 years, died at his home near this city at 12 o'clock Wednesday, after an illness of some 20 days.

Funeral services will be conducted at the M.E. church at 2:30 this afternoon, by the pastor, Rev. H. D. Wadsworth and the remains will be laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.

Deceased came to Payette from Wheatland, N.D., about a year ago, with his family consisting of wife, son and daughter, to take possession of the beautiful home where sorrow now reigns. (Riverside Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, December 07, 1922
DANIELS, COLMER

A. C. Daniels Returns From Brother's Funeral

A. C. Daniels was called to Tekon, Wash. last Thursday by the death of his brother, Colmer Daniels, who was killed in a peculiar accident while riding a long train. A stake on the side of a car jolted from its socket and dragging by the side of the car caught in the cattle guards along the track, throwing the pole with terrible force against Mr. Daniels causing his death. The unfortunate man was 40 years of age. Burial was at Tekoa, and Mr. A. C. Daniels returned to New Plymouth Wednesday.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, August 31, 1922
DARBY, LEWIS MARION

Dies at Hospital

Louis Marion Darby was born in Iowa in 1873. Very little is known of his early life, but he lived in the west for the past 16 or 17 years. He was married in 1912 to Nannie Lee Grey at Interior, Washington. He moved to the Payette Valley about a year ago. Mr. Darby was taken ill about four months ago and died at the Ontario hospital Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. (Parkview Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, March 09, 1922
DARNALL, JENNIE

Dies After Operation

Miss Jennie Darnall died at a Portland hospital after an operation February 23. Miss Darnall was a cousin of the Darnall brothers of New Plymouth. She was a very popular girl here ten years ago when she attended high school and her mother was proprietor of the Palace hotel.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, March 2, 1911
DARNELL, DENNY

D. Darnell, died in Payette last Saturday of typhoid fever, aged 18 years. Denny was an exemplary young man and well known and well liked in New Plymouth. He was an enthusiast of clean sport, and was first baseman of the Payette baseball club and a member of the basket ball team. It is with deep regret that we chronicle Denny's demise.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 28, 1929
DARNELL, GEORGE

GEORGE DARNELL ELECTROCUTED

FRUITLAND MAN KILLED WHILE TRYING TO PUT OUT FIRE ON POWER LINE POLE

George Darnell, ditch rider for the Farmers' ditch company, was instantly killed Monday morning by contacting with the current of a power line. He was burning trash along the ditch and when an electric power line pole caught fire he went to the ditch and brought a bucket of water with which to extinguish the flames. In throwing the water against the pole contact was formed, as water is a conductor, and the current passed through his body killing him instantly. The hand which held the water bucket and one of his heels, in which there were heavy nails, were burned, showing that the current passed through the body from the hand to the foot. His helper was near by and saw the accident and his body fall, but when he reached the unfortunate man life was extinct.

Mr. Darnell had been a ditch rider on this irrigation system which carries water past New Plymouth to Fruitland and was a faithful worker and a good, clean citizen. The suddenness of his death was a great shock to everybody as he was well known and highly respected.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, December 05, 1929)

Obituary

George Darnell was born in Madison county, Wisconsin, October 2, 1862, and died November 25, 1929, at the age of 67 years, one month and 25 days. He was married to Miss Ida Roberts in Springview, Nebraska, March 23, 1886. they made their home there 8 years, then moved to Baker, Oregon where they lived four years, and from there to the Payette valley where they have lived for the past 32 years.

He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Dan Langlitz of New Plymouth; three sons, Glenn Darnell of New Plymouth, Roy Darnell of Fruitland, and Ross Darnell of St Johns, British Columbia, Canada. another son, Danny, preceded him in death in 1911. He leaves one brother at Springview, Nebraska, also a large circle of friends who were greatly shocked and grieved at the sad news of his death. He was one of the most liked and most highly respected citizens of the community.

Funeral services were held from the Congregational church in New Plymouth Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Paul Iverson of Ontario. Interment was made in Park View cemetery. The Modern Woodman Lodge of which he was a member attended in a body and conducted the services at the cemetery.

The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 12, 1924
DAUGHERTY, CLIFFORD

CLIFFORD DAUGHERTY DEAD

Clifford Edwards Daugherty son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis S. Daugherty of Payette died Wednesday June 11, at Hot Lake, Oregon. He was borne June 10, 1910 in Payette. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Church of God. Either Rev. Forbes or Rev. Gatchel will preach the sermon.

The boys death was due directly to a fall he experienced some four months ago while hunting on a hillside. He has been ill since that time. An injury to the hip developed into a cancer. He was well known and loved by friends and schoolmates with whom he was associated, and his untimely death has caused much grief to those who knew him. The sympathy goes out to the grief stricken parents.

He leaved to mourn his death his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Daugherty, two brothers, Leo and Loyd and a sister, Mrs. Viola Blurton, all of Payette.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 25, 1920
DAVIS, ADELIA

Mrs. Adelia Davis died on the morning of the 23rd in the Holy Rosary Hospital, Ontario, after a short illness from pneumonia. Mrs. VanDerKar, a daughter and two sons live here but funeral arrangements will not be made until distant relatives are heard from.

(Payette Enterprise - December 2, 1920)

Rev. Ford Burtch of New Plymouth, former pastor of the Baptist church, held the funeral of Mrs. Adelia Davis, in the church on Friday, at 10 o'clock, assisted by Dr. W. W. Van Dusen. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, at Payette. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our mother. We expecially thank those who sent the beautiful flowers. Ruth D. VanDerKar and family, Lois H. Davis, Anson Davis, Keith Davis

Payette Independent
Friday, July 7, 1905
DAVIS, AGNESS O. ELLA KERR

Mrs. Agness O. Ella Kerr Davis was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, June 1, 1863. Before her birth her father died and at the age of one year her mother died. She afterwards made her home with an aunt who cared for her until her marriage. At the age of 18, on June 30, 1880, she was married to Ulysses S. Davis at Monongahala City, Pa. One year after their marriage they moved to Livingston county, Mo. In the year 1889 they moved to Topeka, Kans., and lived there until they moved to Payette, Idaho, May 7, 1905. She was taken sick on May 19 and died July 2, 1905.

"The living are the only dead:
The dead live never more to die,
And often when we mourn them fled,
They never were so nigh.
"The joys we lose are but forecast,
And we shall find them all once more
But lo, 'tis all before."

She leaves to mourn her death a husband, two sons, three daughters and a daughter-in-law, as follows; Ulysses Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Davis, Misses Edna, Ina and Margaret Davis and Master John Davis, who take this opportunity of thanking the kind friends and neighbors, who, through almost strangers, so kindly helped and comforted them in their bereavement. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 28, 1929

DAVIS, CARL

KILLED NEAR ONTARIO

As the result of an automobile accident near Ontario Saturday, John Davis, aged 9, of Boise was killed outright and his brother Carl, aged 14, was taken to the Ontario hospital in a dying condition, passing away later.

The care was driven by John Davis, 19, a cousin of the other boys, who turned to look at some sheep jumping through a fence and lost control of his car which went into a ditch.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 28, 1929

DAVIS, JOHN

KILLED NEAR ONTARIO

As the result of an automobile accident near Ontario Saturday, John Davis, aged 9, of Boise was killed outright and his brother Carl, aged 14, was taken to the Ontario hospital in a dying condition, passing away later.

The care was driven by John Davis, 19, a cousin of the other boys, who turned to look at some sheep jumping through a fence and lost control of his car which went into a ditch.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, November 3, 1910
DAVIS, SUMNER

Dr. Sumner Davis

Dr. Sumner Davis, a well known and highly respected citizen of New Plymouth, died at his orchard near Fruitland last Thursday morning. He left this city in his usual good health for Payette, and on his way stopped at his orchard to converse with his two sons. He had hardly alighted from the rig when he was seized with an attack of heart failure and expired in a few moments.

The deceased and his family arrived here from Grand Island, Neb., a year ago last April, the doctor investing in orchard land in this vicinity. He was aged 53 years, was a 32d degree Mason, a Woodman and a member of the A.C.U.W. lodge.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning from the family residence, Rev. Blom conducting the funeral services, and a choir composed of C. S. French, E. W. M. Day, Mrs. Blom, Mrs. Chas. Day sung with peculiar beauty and sweetness several appropriate selections.

The floral offering surpassed in profusion and beauty anything ever seen here.

After the services the remains were tenderly consigned to their last resting place in Park View cemetery.

The pallbearers were L. Watcher, W. S. Himself, Dr. Drysdale, Eugene Easton, Geo. Coleman, Roy Hoffman.

To Mrs. Davis, Merrill and Graham, the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of this community is extended in their bereavement.

The Sentinel's Tribute to Dr. Davis

The editor of the Sentinel knew the doctor only a few months, and can say that he was a man who united sound sense with strong convictions, and a candid, outspoken temper, eminently fitted to mould the rude elements of society into form and consistency and aid in raising a higher standard of citizenship. To this end there is no doubt that his sunshiny disposition largely contributed. He was invariably a good neighbor, and there was no happier family circle in the land than his. There was a family beauty about his life which won every heart. In temperament he was mild and conciliatory, and gained confidence when he seemed least to seek it. But because life and love are stronger than death, he is still the father of his two boys, upon whom he doted with such clinging fondness, and the companion still of his wife, who mourns earth's greatest loss. (Park View Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, May 03, 1923
DAVIS, T. L.

T. L. Davis, aged 59 years, died at 9:30 Monday morning, at his home 2 miles southwest of Payette. Death was caused by complication, resulting from a fractured leg.

He was united in marriage with Lucinda Evans, who preceded him in death. In 1899, he was married to Amanda Keeler. To them were born 3 children -- 2 sons and 1 daughter, namely, Delbert, Howard and Gladys. Mrs. Nellie Henderson was also reared in the home as one of the children. He is survived by his wife and three children, and four children --- one son and three daughters by his former wife; also his father, four brothers and three sisters. The deceased associated himself with the First Day Advent church many years ago.

The funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon at the Church of the Brethren, Rev. David Metzler officiating. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, February 05, 1903
DAVIS, WILLIAM

Lost His Life in Snowslide

William Davis, a prospector, lost his life in a snowslide near the Idaho Democrat mine near Hailey, the latter part of last week. When found the body of the unfortunate man lay beneath eight feet of snow, but his faithful dog had dug down to it and was there patiently standing guard over it when the searchers appeared upon the scene.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 30, 1922
DAVISE, C. JOSEPH

DEATH OF C. JOSEPH DA VISE

Mr. F. E. Seeley, manager of the Payette Valley Rex Spray Co., left Friday morning in response to a message announcing the death of C. Joseph DaVise, manager of the Yakima Valley Rex Spray Co., at Yakima, Washington. Mr. DaVise was quite well known in this valley having at different times visited Payette delivering lectures on orchard pest control. His death occurred Thursday, March 23. The funeral was held at Yakima Saturday the 25th. Mr. Seeley returned early Wednesday morning.

Payette Independent
Thursday, April 26, 1923
DAVY, JAMES

J. J. Davy was born in England 66 years ago, and came to this country at the age of 20. He was married to Jane Salkeld Hunter, November 15, 1887. She passed on February 26, 1904, in Payette. to the union was born John H. Davy of Glenn's Ferry, and James Russell Davy of La Grande, Oregon. The deceased served as pastor of the Payette Presbyterian church, from 1900 until 1905, and resided here until 1911 when he moved to Portland, where he passed away April 29th. The funerel was held at the Payette M. E. church, Monday, April 23rd, and the remains interred along the side of his wife in Riverside cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved relatives and friends. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt Thanks to our many friends for their kindness and sympathy in our bereavement of the death of our father. also for the beautiful floral offerings.
J. H. Davy and Family, J. R. Davy and Family

Payette Independent
Friday, March 04, 1904
DAVY, JANE SCLTELD

Death of Mrs. Davy

Mrs. Jane Sclteld Davy, wife of Pastor J. J. Davy of the Presbyterian church of this city, died last Friday morning, February 26, at 6 o'clock, after a lingering illness with consumption.

The funeral took place on Saturday morning, having been of a private nature owing to the request of the deceased shortly before her death, and the remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. On Sunday morning appropriate memorial services were conducted in the church by Prof. Boone of the College of Idaho at Caldwell.

The deceased was 45 years of age at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Hunter and the place of her birth Goderich, Ontario. Besides her husband she leaves two young sons in this city to mourn her loss, and her mother, two brothers and five sisters also survive her. Mrs. Davy was very active in church work in Payette, proving herself at all times a worthy aid to her husband in his work, and her untimely death will be greatly deplored in all circles in which she has moved. (Riverside Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Friday, August 15, 1919
DAY, A. P.

Another Pioneer Passes Away

A.P. Day, father of E. P. Day of this city, died at the home of the former on August 12th, following an attack of indigestion. Mr. Day was born in Ohio 79 years ago and lived in New Plymouth for some time several years ago. He was a man of great mental and physical capacity and left but one child E. P. Day, of immediate relative to mourn his loss. His wife died about ten years ago. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Rice, were held on Wednesday and the remains were quietly laid to rest in Park View. (Park View Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, September 12, 1918
DAY, ALMA

She Has Fallen Asleep

"The Grim Reaper" cut a beautiful bud just opening, when Saturday morning about 12:30, Alma, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Day, succumbed to the incurable malady - diabetes.

Alma had been ailing for some time and for several days it was apparent that the end was near. She was born in Indianola, Nebraska, twelve years ago March 13, last. With her parents and brother and sister Allen and Lucile she has lived for a number of years in New Plymouth and has won the love of all her acquaintances. Her face was beautiful in its last repose. Memorial services were held at the family home and the body laid to rest in the family lot in Parkview cemetery amid profuse and lovely floral tokens from mates of Alma and friends of the family.

All living in the community sincerely sympathize in this keen sorrow. (Park View Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, June 24, 1915
DAY, MAY

Word was received here this week of the death of May Day at Old Mission, Mich. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Day and born in England 32 years ago. She was a resident of this city up until the time she moved to Michigan. Her mother and father moved back to New Plymouth this spring leaving her with their son Charles, to receive medical attention as she had never enjoyed good health, but which no one thought was serious. After having to undergo an operation she suffered a relapse and passed peacefully away. She was a true christian and while here she made many true friends who will be pained to learn of her death.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 01, 1920
DAY, S. O.

Mr. S. O. Day was born in Jennings County, Indiana, November 25, 1842, and passed to his reward June 22nd, 1920. The first 25 years of his life were spent in Indiana and the last seven years in Idaho. He came from Indiana to Miama County, Kansas in 1867, and was married to Miss Caroline Green in 1870. To this union were born nine children, six daughters and three sons. There remain to mourn his death, a wife and three daughters and three sons, viz, Mrs. Buell and Josephine Day both of Payette, and Mrs. E. E. Evans of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Pharas Day of Kansas City, Kansas; Lewis Day of Paola, Kansas and P. B. Day of Vinita, Oklahoma. Father Day united with the Baptist church in 1873 and lived a consistent Christian life.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 16, 1913
DEAN, FRANK EMIL

BABY FOUND DEAD IN BED

Prominent Family Living North of Payette Awake Tuesday Morning to Find Infant Son Dead in Bed

Frank Emil Dean, the three weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dean who live north of Payette was found dead in bed by his parents on Tuesday morning of this week. The little fellow had not been sick and during the night no disturbance warned the father and mother that the angel of death was hovering over the sleeping place of their little son. The cause of the infant's death has been stated by a physician called to have been congestion.

The funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon of this week conducted by Minister Smith of the Christian church and Rev. A. L. Howarth, of the Methodist church. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Dean are well known residents of this valley and the sympathy of their large number of friends will be extended to them in their bereavement. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, September 05, 1929
DEAN, JOSEPH STANLEY

OBITUARY

Joseph Stanley Dean was born April 29, 1907, in Marshall, Missouri. He moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dean, to Fruitland, Idaho, in 1908, and they have resided here since that time. He attended the Fruitland School, and graduated from High School with the class of 1928.

He gave his heart to Christ in 1923 and united with the Fruitland Methodist Church at that time. He grew in beauty in the Christian life until the end.

Early this summer Joseph went back to his old home in Missouri and expected to remain until this Fall. He became ill about six weeks ago and was taken to a hospital in Kansas City where the best of care was given him, but God saw best and took him to dwell with Him early Saturday morning, August 31st. Death was due to a severe case of typhoid fever.

Joseph was one of Fruitland's finest and best young men, and will be greatly missed in the community.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dean, one sister, Miss Gladys Dean, and one brother, Charles Dean. One brother, Robert John, preceded him in death six years ago. He also leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Roseberry, and interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. A large crowd of sorrowing friends gathered to pay their last respects, and the many beautiful floral offerings were silent tokens of the high esteem in which he was held. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones that are left.

He leaves a white unbroken glory, a gathered radiance, a width, a shining peace, under the night. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to friends for their beautiful floral offerings and assistance during the illness and death of our son and brother. Mrs. and Mrs. S. C. Dean, Gladys Dean, Charles Dean

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, October 30, 1913
DECKER, O. A.

Dead From Burns

Ontario, Ore., Oct 28. - Mrs. O. A. Decker, who was badly burned in a fire which destroyed her home near the mouth of the Malheur river, two miles southwest of Ontario, about 1 o'clock Saturday morning, died at Holy Rosary hospital at 5 o'clock Sunday evening.

The fire is supposed to have caught from a defected flue, the upper portion of the light frame building being wrapped in flames when discovered. The young woman rushed into the house to rescue her sleeping baby, when she was overcome by the smoke and fell fainting to the floor. Her husband, who was working in the field, hurried to the house as soon as he discovered the fire and found his wife lying on the floor. He carried her out and then rescued the baby, which was uninjured. Mr. Decker was badly burned about the hands, arms and head, but will recover. About $200 in money, which was in the house was burned up. The woman was frightfully burned, nearly all her cloths being burned from her body.

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

Death of a Pioneer Mason

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

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

Payette Independent
Friday, April 27, 1906
DELANO, F. B.

DEATH OF PIONEER WOMAN

Mrs. F. B. Delano Passes Away at Her Home Tuesday Morning

Mrs. F. B. Delano, wife of Dr. F. B. Delano of this city, who with her husband was a pioneer resident of the Payette Valley, died at her home in this city Tuesday morning, April 24, at 8:30 o'clock after a long illness. Mrs. Delano was 65 years of age having been born in Kalamazoo county, Mich., in 1841. She moved to the Payette Valley with her husband for her health 24 years ago. They at first settled at Falk's Store but a little later came to Payette, the couple having for years occupied the comfortable home on Park street where Mrs. Delano died.

Mrs. Delano was for 30 years a member of the Methodist church, but a few years ago took her membership to the Episcopal church.

She was a charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps of Payette, and that body, together with the local Grand Army post, of which Dr. Delano is a member, had charge of the funeral arrangements.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon, the pastor, the Rev. Chas. McCoard, officiating. In the service, Mrs. Delano's favorite hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul," was sung. A large number of Mrs. Delano's old friends attended the services and followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
October 15, 1891
DELANO, FRANK

DELANO - At his father's home in Payette, at 3:50 a.m., October 12th, 1891, of typhoid fever, Frank Delano, aged 18 years and 21 days.

Deceased was a dutiful and trustworthy boy. Of a kind and loving disposition, he was ever ready and willing to inconvenience himself, if by so doing he might give others pleasure. His friends wee many among both old and young. He was a boy whose life was as open as a book, was studious at school and painstaking, and energetic in all his undertakings; had made considerable progress in the art of photography and the use of the type-writer,(that is how it was spelled in the paper) and there are treasured away by the sorrowing parents more than one of the evidences of the ingenious mind and remarkable handicraft of him who is gone.

An impressive funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Alexander at the M.E. church, on Monday at 2 o'clock after which the solemn procession followed to the cemetery, and with tender hands and sorrowing hearts, returned to mother earth all that was mortal of Frankie Delano.

To the afflicted parents, whose hearts are almost broken at the loss of a noble boy and only child -- one upon whom they had hoped to lean and rely in their declining years -- we, with all of Payette's citizens, extend our heart-felt sympathies. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 20, 1924
DELEEUW, C.

Called by Father's Death

A letter was received recently from Mrs. C. E. Rhoads, who was called to Glencoe, Minnesota, by the death of her father, C. DeLeeuw. He had passed away before Mrs. Rhoads' arrived at Glencoe. Mr. DeLeeuw has many warm friends here in Payette, he having visited here during the summer with his daughter. Mrs. Rhoades has returned to Corvallis to be with her daughter, who is attending school at that place.

Payette Independent
Thursday, May 14, 1903
DEWEY, COLONEL W. H.

Death of Col. W. H. Dewey

Colonel W. H. Dewey, who was probably the most widely known capitalist and promoter of Idaho, died at his home in Nampa early last Saturday morning. The cause of his death was dropsy and liver complications. Colonel Dewey was 81 years of age. He left an estate in the hands of his son, E. H. Dewey, valued at about $1,000,000. His career was a most adventurous one and marked him as a man remarkable in many respects. The history of his achievements in Idaho began in 1864 and he had always been a leading figure in some new venture and was always remarkably successful where others had predicted failure. His latest achievement was the erection of the magnificent Dewey palace hotel at Nampa, at a cost of over a quarter of a million dollars, where his death occurred.

Payette Independent
Friday, August 18, 1905
DEIDERICHSEN, JOHANNA

Contributed

The angel of death claimed another victim when early Saturday morning, August 12, he entered the Deiderichsen home, near Payette, and took therefrom the good wife and mother, Mrs. Johanna Deiderichsen.

The summons came at 3 a.m. after a lingering illness of several months and was not unwelcome as the good woman was prepared and had expressed her willingness to enter the realm of peace and rest, where pain is no more and where the longing soul has sweet repose.

The deceased was a native of Germany having been born at Preetz, Schleswig-Holstein, in 1832, being at the time of her death 74 years of age. At the age of 29 the deceased was married to Detlef Deiderichsen, having been married 45 years at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and three children, a daughter and two sons.

Henry, the eldest son, came to Payette a number of years ago from Germany to visit his relatives and stayed a short time. Later he went to Portland and studied civil engineering after which he returned to Germany and became a draughtsman in the marine service of that country. He is a married man and was the only child absent at his mother's death. The only daughter, Mrs. Emelle Hansen, lives near Payette, and Antone, the other son, who is unmarried, has made his home with his parents.

The deceased with her husband had been a resident of this county for about 10 years.

The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the German Lutheran church in Payette, the Rev. Coppelman, pastor of the church, officiating. The minister's words were beautiful and well chosen, one of his thoughts having been fittingly expressed with the words: "She has departed with hope into peace everlasting." A deep impression was made upon the large congregation by the minister's discourse and all departed feeling better prepared in mind and spirit for the end that must come to all.

The interment took place in Riverside cemetery where a large gathering of sympathetic relatives and friends paid their last respects to the memory of the departed one.

Sincere thanks are extended by the bereaved family for such an outpouring of sympathy and kindness from their numerous friends and acquaintances. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 12, 1931
DEWITT, MR.

Mr. Dewitt who formerly lived on the Slope, passed away Wednesday at the hospital in LaGrande.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 02, 1921
DIEDERICHSEN, MILLIE

MRS. MILLIE FERBER DIEDERICHSEN

Very suddenly on Thursday last the sad news passed around that one had been called into the higher life. There was perhaps no sunnier disposition to be found any where in the Valley, than that of Mrs. Millie Ferber Diederichsen.

Being under almost constant pain due to heart failure, she never ceased to radiate cheer and good will. Surely we who remain can take heed by her example to be more affectionate in the discharge of our duties as we move along life's way.

It will be easier too for us to strive to understand our fellowman, because of her understanding, cheerful mood.

We bespeak for those who mourn her loss the all-sufficient care of the eternal God.

Millie Ferber Diederichsen was born at Sauk Center, Wisconsin, October 12, 1876. She lived there for a time, was married to Mr. Anton Diederichsen in January, 1905, of this happy union three children were born, she filled her place as mother, wife and friend with a cheerfulness that was an inspiration. Her's was the sunny soule, the contagious laughter and the winning personality. On 11:00 o'clock on May 26, 1921, she closed her eyes for the last time on earth. Her faithful husband, three children, Leona, age 15, and the twins, Henriette and Henry, aged 11 years, feel her loss keenest. She leaves also her stepmother and four brothers; Walter, Henry, Louis and Alexander.

The funeral services were conducted from the Evangelical church on Saturday, May 28, 1921, from which place her remains were laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

"And when the morning was come Jesus stood on the Shore." F. C. RUEGGEBERT, Minister (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly rendered their assistance and sympathy in our sad bereavement in the loss of our dear wife and mother and especially to those who gave the beautiful floral offerings. ANTON DIEDERICHSEN AND CHILDREN

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 05, 1920
DEMOSS, ADELINE JOSEPHINE

MURDERS WIFE THEN SUICIDES
CALDWELL MAN MURDERS WIFE THEN SUICIDES

Caldwell, Feb. 3 - Henry DeMoss well known citizen of this city, early this morning fired two shots into the breast of his wife and then turned the 38 caliber revolver on himself, blowing out his brains. Mrs. DeMoss was dead when Sheriff Geo. W. Froman appeared on the scene a few minutes later. Mr. DeMoss died an hour and a half later. He never regained consciousness and the cause of the tragedy is still a mystery.

The shooting occurred between 7 and 8 o'clock at the DeMoss home on Aven street. A daughter and son, in adjoining rooms, were startled from their slumbers by the shooting. Rushing into the room occupied by their parents they found their mother lying half on the bed and half on the floor a stream of blood gushing from her breast. The father was but a few feet away on the floor, apparently dead. Sheriff Froman was notified immediately.

DeMoss who frequently was employed as a sheep herder, returned from a ranch about two months ago. It is said by many that ill feeling existed between the couple, and it is believed that the shooting was the culmination of a quarrel.

Mr. and Mrs. DeMoss have three children, the oldest son being an enlisted man in the navy. a daughter, 18 years of age, attends school here as does the youngest son, aged 12.

It has not as yet been decided whether an inquest will be held or not - Capital News.

Mrs. DeMoss was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Smith who reside two miles southeast from Payette. Her body was brought to Payette where the funeral was held at the Christian Church this Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Adams, Pastor.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Adeline Josephine DeMoss was born 10-25-1884 and died 2-3-1920. J. H. DeMoss died 2-3-1920. No birthdate was given. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 05, 1920
DEMOSS, HENRY

MURDERS WIFE THEN SUICIDES
CALDWELL MAN MURDERS WIFE THEN SUICIDES

Caldwell, Feb. 3 - Henry DeMoss well known citizen of this city, early this morning fired two shots into the breast of his wife and then turned the 38 caliber revolver on himself, blowing out his brains. Mrs. DeMoss was dead when Sheriff Geo. W. Froman appeared on the scene a few minutes later. Mr. DeMoss died an hour and a half later. He never regained consciousness and the cause of the tragedy is still a mystery.

The shooting occurred between 7 and 8 o'clock at the DeMoss home on Aven street. A daughter and son, in adjoining rooms, were startled from their slumbers by the shooting. Rushing into the room occupied by their parents they found their mother lying half on the bed and half on the floor a stream of blood gushing from her breast. The father was but a few feet away on the floor, apparently dead. Sheriff Froman was notified immediately.

DeMoss who frequently was employed as a sheep herder, returned from a ranch about two months ago. It is said by many that ill feeling existed between the couple, and it is believed that the shooting was the culmination of a quarrel.

Mr. and Mrs. DeMoss have three children, the oldest son being an enlisted man in the navy. a daughter, 18 years of age, attends school here as does the youngest son, aged 12.

It has not as yet been decided whether an inquest will be held or not - Capital News.

Mrs. DeMoss was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Smith who reside two miles southeast from Payette. Her body was brought to Payette where the funeral was held at the Christian Church this Thursday forenoon at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Adams, Pastor.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Adeline Josephine DeMoss was born 10-25-1884 and died 2-3-1920. J. H. DeMoss died 2-3-1920. No birthdate was given. ch

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, June 29, 1922
DETRICK, CHARLES WESLEY

New Plymouth lost another old settler last Friday morning in the death of Charles Wesley Dietrick. He was born Apr. 5, 1850 at Des Moines, Iowa. He spent most of his life at Leon, Iowa, where he was married to Rhoda Brown Sept. 15, 1871. He came to Idaho with his family in 1900. His wife and two sons, Willard and Lew, survive him. (Parkview Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our husband and father, Charles Detrick, Mrs. Chas. Detrick, Mr. and Mrs. Willard, Detrick, Lew Detrick

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, March 28, 1912
DILLON, JOHN

Death of John Dillon

John Dillon, father of Harry Dillon, a highly respected citizen, died at the family home last Sunday, after a lingering illness, the cause of his demise being tuberculosis, aged 62 years.

Mr. Dillon remained conscious to the last, although fully aware that life was near its end, he manifested no dread, but bravely awaited the termination of the struggle.

He leaves one son, Harry, and many friends to mourn his demise. The body was shipped Monday, to Albion, Neb., for interment, his son Harry accompanying the remains.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, August 18, 1921
DODSON, SARAH

F. STAMEY RECEIVES NEWS OF SISTER'S DEATH

Mr. F. Stamey has received a copy of "The Review" published under date of Aug. 11th, at High Point, N.C., which gives an account in a most beautiful manner of the funeral services of his sister, Mrs. Sarah L. Dodson, who died at High Point on August 6th, following a lingering illness caused from a fall. From the tenor of the article, Mrs. Dodson, was a very popular and highly respected woman in that community.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 14, 1931
DOERSCH, LUCY PEMBETON and INFANT DAUGHTER

Lucy Pemberton was born February 12, 1914, in Los Angeles, California. At the age of five years she moved with her parents to Payette, Idaho, where she grew to womanhood. She attended the Payette schools and was a favorite among her classmates. March 20, 1930, she was married to Archie E. Doersch of Weiser. They moved to Twin Falls and lived there until November 1, when they returned to Payette and lived with her mother.

Monday May 4, she was taken critically ill and was rushed to the Ontario hospital, where she died Tuesday, May 5. An infant daughter preceded her a few minutes in death.

To know Lucy was to love her. Her sweet smile and sunny, unselfish disposition won for her the hearts of all who knew her. She leaves her husband, mother, one sister and one brother in Payette, two sisters in Colorado and two sisters in Weiser.

Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church on Thursday for she and the baby, and they were buried in Weiser.

Six young men, friends of her husband acted as pall bearers.

The Payette Independent (Thursday, May 14, 1931)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish in this way to thank all who were so kind and good in our great loss and sorrow.
ARCHIE E. DOERSCH
MRS. MAY PEMBERTON AND FAMILY (Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 06, 1916
DORATHY, CATHERINE JANE

PASSING OF MRS. DORATHY

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

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

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

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

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

New Plymouth Outlook
Friday, February 03, 1905
DOROTHY, C. H.

G. A. R. VETERAN Answers the Final Roll Call on Tuesday
ODD FELLOWS ASSIST IN FIRST FUNERAL OBSEQUIES

On Tuesday, morning, one o'clock, January 31, 1905, at New Plymouth, Idaho, Mr. Charles H. Dorothy, aged 66 years, 5 months and 20 days.

It was a painful surprise to our residents when the news reached their ears on Tuesday morning that C. H. Dorothy had passed away the night before. He contracted the grip about a week previous, and was being doctored by his sister-in-law, Mrs. E. B. Dorothy, of Payette, according to the absent Christian Science method. At two o'clock on Monday Dr. Drysdale was called and found that pneumonia had set in. He and Dr. Woodward did their best to save their patient but to no avail, and Mr. Dorothy said his final earthly farewell at one o'clock. The funeral took place on Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the Congregational church. The mourners were Mrs. C. H. Dorothy, wife of the deceased; Mr. E. B. Dorothy and family, D. J. Graves and family, T. D. French and family. The Odd Fellows assisted with the funeral, being the first death in the order here. Rev. Greenlee preached an able and consoling sermon on the resurrection, and the choir sang some sacred hymns including the war song, "Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground." The remains were then accompanied to the Park View cemetery for the final rites. The pall-bearers were Jos. Mason, Walter Burke, Peter Albert, Fred Ringer, J.F. Creasey, Bert Stilwell.

The deceased was born in Ottawa, Illinois, August 11, 1838. He afterwards settled in Minnesota, and there enlisted in a regiment of infantry and served three years in the civil war. He had until his death a piece of his company's flag that was never lowered in the face of the enemy. He married Mrs. Emily Conner, his present wife, 23 years ago at Genoa, Wisconsin. Mrs. Connor had four children, one of whom is Mrs. D. J. Graves, of this place. He came to Nebraska twenty-eight years ago, and settled in Idaho nine years ago, about two years ago building his home on West-Boulevard, New Plymouth.

In the death of Mr. Dorothy the community loses a good man. He was a useful man to the close of his life. He finished building a house just a short time before his death. He was the violinist and leader of the orchestra and will be sadly missed by our musical circles, as well as the whole community with which he has been identified. The sorrowing wife and relatives have the sympathy of all. (Parkview Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Friday, January 28, 1921
DOTSON, MRS. A. C.

Aged Mother Passes Away

The sad news of the death of Mrs. A. C. Dotson reseed her two sons T.E. and E. L. Dotson on Sunday.

Mrs. Dotson's home was in Hiawatha, Kans, where she had lived for over 30 years. About a year ago she had a severe stroke of paralysis that was the direct cause of her death. She was 72 years of age and leaves five children two of which reside in New Plymouth.

The Sentinel and the entire community extend condolence to these bereaved ones in this dark hour of their lives.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 14, 1921
DOUGLASS, A. C.

A. C. DOUGLASS PASSES AWAY

Mr. A. C. Douglass, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Payette, died at his home in the north part of town Tuesday morning at 1:30, following a very short illness. Not being furnished with the necessary data for an appropriate obituary, we will endeavor to do so in our next issue. Funeral services were held from the Christian church (this Thursday).

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, April 21, 1921)
OBITUARY

Asa C. Douglass was born Oct. 18, 1847 at Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, and died at his home here April 12, 1921, aged 73 years, 5 months, 23 days.

His parents were among the early settlers at Baraboo and he was the first white child born in the settlement. While an infant his parents moved to Hillsboro, Vernon county, Wisconsin, where the family built their home in the woods with Indians for playfellows and neighbors. Here he grew to manhood and was married to Myrta A. Hall, October 20, 1972. In the spring of 1880 he moved to Farnhamville, Iowa, where he lived until coming to this state in 1903. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons; Mrs. Clara S. Babcock of Farnhamville, Iowa, Mrs. Bertha P. Keith of Pasco, Wash., Florence, Howard F. and Leon L., of this place. Besides these he leaves ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends, especially those of the church to which he was devoted for years. Not only was he a very liberal giver to the Lord's work, but he was always present at its services. A good man has fallen, and gone home.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for the beautiful flowers and kind sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement by the loss of husband and father. MRS. A. C. DOUGLASS AND FAMILY

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 12, 1930
DOUGLAS, MYRTA ANN

OBITUARY

Myrtal Ann Hall was born at Lake Koshkonang, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, August 26th, 1850. Moved with her parents when a small child to Reedsburg, Wis., where the family settled on a farm and where she grew to womanhood. The family then moved to Hillsborough in the same state, where she met and was united in marriage to A.C. Douglass, October 20, 1872. In the year 1881 they moved to western Iowa, and settled on a farm near where later grew up the town of Farnhamville in Calsoon county. They were then pioneers of the west where they lived for 25 years, then moved to Idaho and settled on a farm on the Fruitland bench where they resided 12 years, moving at that time to Payette which has since been her home and where she passed to her reward June 8, 1930.

The deceased was a member of the Christian church and a faithful worker in all church affairs and lived true to the faith to the last. She is survived by five children, Mrs. C. S. Babcock of Farnhamville, Iowa; Mrs. J. C. Wildrick, Pasco, Wash.; Leon, Howard and Florence of Payette. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Babcock who was unable to come.

The funeral was held from the Christian church at 1:30, June 10, conducted by Rev. Beem, pastor of the church and interment was in Morris Hill cemetery at Boise, beside her husband, who preceded her in death, April 12, 1921, and whose remains were removed from Riverside cemetery on the same day, June 10, 1930.

Note: Name per death index is Myrta A. Douglas. ch

The Payette Independent (Thursday, June 12, 1930)

OBITUARY

Funeral services for Mrs. A. C. Douglass were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church, the Rev. J. S. Beem, officiating. The large number of flowers and large attendance at the funeral testified to the esteem of her numerous friends.

Interment took place in the Boise cemetery by the side of her husband, A. C. Douglass, who was moved to that cemetery from here. Music was furnished by the Christian ladies quartet.

Myrta Ann Hall was born at Lake Koshkonang, Jefferson county, Wisconsin. When yet a small child she moved to Reedsburg, Wis., where they settled on a farm. Here she grew to young womanhood. Later they moved to Hillsborough in the same state where she met and married A. C. Douglass on October 20, 1872. In June 1881 they moved to Farnhamville, Iowa, where they lived for 25 years. About 28 years ago they moved to Payette where they have since resided.

She is survived by five children, the girls being Mrs. C. S. Babcock of Farnhamville, Iowa, Mrs. C. J. Widrich of Pasco, Washington and Florence Douglass of Payette. The sons are Howard and Leon Douglass of this city. Attending the funeral services from out of town were Mrs. C. J. Widrick from Pasco and a grandson, Lester Armstrong, with his wife form Walla Walla, Wash.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 20, 1930
DOUGHERTY, AMANDA BELLE

OBITUARY

Amanda Belle Coulter was born March 14, 1882 at Bethel, Minn., and died March 13th, 1930, at her home in Payette.

Earlier in life she became a christian and for some time was a member of the Church of God, but afterward made her church home among the Pentecostal people, and was a true and devoted member of the Church until she was called higher.

She was a chronic sufferer, but bore her affliction with fortitude and patience, and even in the last days she spent here with us, her life was a benediction to many.

At the age of 19 she was married to E. S. Doroughty at Bethel, Minn. Six children were born to this union, three of which remain to mourn her loss. They are Mrs. Viola Blurton, Mr. Lloyd Doroughty, and Mr. Leo Douroughty, all of Payette. Also one sister and seven brothers were left behind. They are Mrs. E.. Pounder and Mr. A. Coulter of Payette; Mr. Fernando Coulter and Mr. Jake Coulter of Weiser, Mr. Sheridan Coulter and Mr. Homer Coulter of Baker, Ore., and Mr. Sherman Coulter of Bates, Ore.

The deepest sympathy of the church and community are with the husband who so faithfully cared for her, and for the children and other relatives.

Funeral services were conducted at the Pentecostal church by the pastor Mrs. E. Wade, and she was laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery, to await the morning of the resurrection.

Note: The name Dougherty is typed as it appeared in the paper. This is the correct spelling. Ch (Riverside Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, December 10, 1914
DRAKE, CLYDE

MEETS DEATH BY GUN ACCIDENT

Son of Dr. O. M. Drake Dies in Salt Lake From Gun Wounds

Clyde Drake the 13 year old son of Dr. O.M. Drake of this city died Sunday morning in Salt Lake from wounds from the accidental discharge of a 32 automatic pistol.

The boy was visiting at the home of his brotherinlaw, A. E. von Harien and the accident occurred about ten days ago, when the boy was left at home to take care of Mrs. Von Harien's children.

He was on the bed with a four months old baby when the next youngest, 2 years old came into the room with the pistol in his hands. Clyde asked for the gun and in some way the gun was fired, the bullet entering near his nose and came out near his left ear. For some days it was thought his condition was not dangerous and every hope was entertained for his recovery. However he suffered a relapse and died on Sunday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Drake arrived in New Plymouth this morning with the body of their son and the funeral will be held today, interment being made in Park View cemetery. (Park View Cemetery)

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

Death of James A. Draper

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

Payette Independent
Thursday, October 4, 1900
DRAPER, JESSE F.

DEATH OF AN OLD-TIMER

Jesse F. Draper Drops Dead in His Stable Yard

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

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

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

The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at Ontario. Ore.

Payette Independent (Thursday, October 11, 1900)

A Card

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

Mrs. J. F. Draper and Children.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 08, 1917
DRAPER, MARGARET J.

Margaret J. Howe was born in Louisville, Ky., March 13, 1835, died March 4th, 1917 at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 21 days. When quite young she moved to Scipio, Ind. with her parents. At the age of 13 she united with the Baptist church from which time she has tried to do the will of her Master. At the age of 19 she was united in marriage to James Elliot. Six years later she was left a widow with two children. In 1860 she became the wife of Nathan Draper. After 44 years she was again left a widow, her second husband having been struck by a train in Payette in 1904. To this second union was born ten children of whom six survive her, C. F. Draper, Mrs. J. E. Richardson and Mrs. a. A. Stroup of Payette, J. F. Draper of Oklahoma, Mrs. D. P. Mears of Macon, Mo., and Mrs. C. C. McBride of Sheridan, Wyoming.

She bore her suffering patiently being confined to her bed 14 weeks before her departure. Four of the children were at her bedside as she passed away; the two sons C. F. Draper and J. F. Draper and two of the daughters, Mrs. J. E. Richardson and Mrs. A. A. Stroup. The two others daughters were unable to be present. Several of the grandchildren were at the funeral on Monday. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Friday, April 29, 1904
DRAPER, NATHAN

In Memoriam

Nathan Draper, son of Nathan and Mary Draper, was born in Bartholomew county, Indiana, April 16, 1829. His death occurred April 21, 1904.

He was married to Sarah E. Field March 11, 1851. There were born to them three children, Marion, Eva and John, the latter dying in infancy. Mrs. Draper also died about the same time.

On May 11, 1860, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Jane Elliot, nee Howe, with whom he had lived happily for about 44 years. There were born to them eight children, James, Adam, Mary, Lodemia, Charles F., David H., Antoinette, Nathan L., Joseph F., Alta B., and Rosetta. Mr. Draper also left a stepson, Cyrus W. Elliott. All but James A., David H., and Nathan L. survive him and mourn his departure.

His death was exceedingly sad, sudden and unexpected, it having been caused by his being struck by a train which he did not hear approaching, owing to his deafness, as was told in last week's issue of the Independent.

The family are almost overcome with grief. A host of kind neighbors and friends deeply sympathize with them.

The funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased at 2:30 p.m., April 22. The grief of the family was so intense that the minister was compelled to omit giving the usual biographical sketch or to make mention of the many excellent traits and sterling virtues which characterized this good and useful citizen. Psalm 103:13, "Like a Father Pitieth His Children, so the Lord Pitieth Them that Fear Him," was the text of the funeral discourse.

The minister endeavored in a short talk to say only such things as would be of special comfort to the bereaved family. He gave special emphasis to the fact that in the midst of overwhelming sorrow, God tenderly pities every one who fears Him.

Those who knew Father Draper best were impressed with his kindly disposition and courteous manner. He was diligent, honest, generous and conscientious and endeavored to lead an upright life. For a man seventy-five years of age, he was unusually strong and active. He celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday on Saturday, five days before his death; his children living in the vicinity of Payette being present. His greatly enjoyed the day, said he expected to live to be eighty-five or ninety years of age, that they would not celebrate his birthday any more for five years when they would then have a big celebration.

The day before the fatal accident, he wrote out the family record upon the blank pages in his bible, and then closed the book. His life's work was done.

A large number of friends followed the funeral procession on Thursday afternoon to Riverside Cemetery, where his remains were tenderly laid to rest.

Mr. Marion Draper and daughter Ethel and Mrs. McBride arrived from Deadwood, South Dakota on the early train Monday morning. A telegram was promptly sent them after the accident but appears to have laid in the office at Deadwood for seventeen hours before it was delivered. The family receiving no reply, proceeded to burial. On returning from the funeral, a telegram was received from Deadwood to hold the body, that the son, daughter and granddaughter were coming, but it was too late. (Riverside Cemetery) T. S. Dulin, Baptist Pastor

Mrs. N. A. Draper and children wish to thank the many friends for their kindly assistance and sympathy during this time of bereavement and sorrow.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, October 19, 1922
DRISCOLL, DONALD JOSEPH

MOTHER DROWNS TWO CHILDREN
Attempts to Take Own Life, in Same Manner

Two baby boys were drowned in the westside lateral ditch one and one-half miles south of Fruitland Tuesday night when their mother, Mrs. John Driscoll, is believed to have been temporarily insane. After tossing the babies into the ditch, she tried to drown herself, but was rescued by her husband and Charles Henggler, a neighbor. The body of Donald, aged 2, was found a quarter mile below the house and the body of Raymond, the month old baby was not found until 10 o'clock about a half mile from the house.

Citizens of Fruitland and neighbors of the vicinity aided in the search.

The terrible deed is supposed to have been the result of worry over failure and disappointment in harvesting and marketing the farm crop, which was more than the mother could bear in her weakened condition following the birth of her baby a month ago. Neighbors all speak well of the Driscoll family and Mrs. Driscoll has been regarded as a very good woman.

Mrs. Driscoll has two other children, Ruth and Mary, who have been staying with their grandmother, Mrs. Laura M. Scholes of Boise.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, October 19, 1922)

SAD TRAGEDY SOUTHWEST OF FRUITLAND

One of the saddest tragedies that has ever taken place in this community occured last Tuesday evening, two miles southwest of Fruitland, when Mrs. John Driscoll, evidently in a fit of despondency and temporary mental derangement took the life of her three weeks old baby and little three year old son, by drowning them in the irrigation canal, and then attempted to end her own life in the same manner, with apparently no cause for the rash act.

Mrs. Driscoll had not been will for some time, and since the birth of her baby three weeks ago, she had been extremely nervous and could not sleep nights.

When Mr. Driscoll came from the orchard that evening he found her walking about the yard carrying the two children in her arms, he told her she should not do it as she was not able, but she said they wanted to be carried. Mr. Driscoll went to the barn to attend to the chores, returning to the house and found a note on the table written by Mrs. Driscoll, which stated in words to the effect that he would be better off without her, that she had done the best she could, but gave no intimation of the act that followed. Mr. Driscoll became alarmed and at once notified the neighbors and started with a lantern in search of his wife and babies and soon found tracks leading toward the irrigation canal which is but a few rods away from the house, but only a ditch about four feet wide and the water two feet deep. After following the ditch to where a screen had been built, he returned and found the mother lying in the ditch unconscious with her head out of the water on the bank at a point near the house. With the assistance of neighbors show was taken to the house, and a further search in the dark for the missing children, the lifeless body of the infant was found some two hundred feet below where the mother was found and the body of the boy at the screen a half mile below.

The bodies were taken to the Undertaking parlor at Ontario and the funeral held from the Catholic church this (Thursday) morning.

The mother is in a very critical condition both mentally and physically but the attending physician has hopes of her recovery.

The sad coincident has brought grief to the entire community, as Mrs. Driscoll has always been a very devoted wife and mother, and the family highly respected by many neighbors and friends and the sad affair can only be tribute to ill health which undoubtedly brought on temporary derangement. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to the bereaved husband and two older children who were at the time with their grand-parents in Boise. (Parkview Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, October 5, 1911
DRISCOLL, HELEN

Helen, the seven-months-old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Driscoll, expired last Wednesday morning at the family home. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this, and to the parents the sympathy of all in the community is extended. (Park View Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, October 19, 1922
DRISCOLL, RAYMOND JOHN

MOTHER DROWNS TWO CHILDREN
Attempts to Take Own Life, in Same Manner

Two baby boys were drowned in the westside lateral ditch one and one-half miles south of Fruitland Tuesday night when their mother, Mrs. John Driscoll, is believed to have been temporarily insane. After tossing the babies into the ditch, she tried to drown herself, but was rescued by her husband and Charles Henggler, a neighbor. The body of Donald, aged 2, was found a quarter mile below the house and the body of Raymond, the month old baby was not found until 10 o'clock about a half mile from the house.

Citizens of Fruitland and neighbors of the vicinity aided in the search.

The terrible deed is supposed to have been the result of worry over failure and disappointment in harvesting and marketing the farm crop, which was more than the mother could bear in her weakened condition following the birth of her baby a month ago. Neighbors all speak well of the Driscoll family and Mrs. Driscoll has been regarded as a very good woman.

Mrs. Driscoll has two other children, Ruth and Mary, who have been staying with their grandmother, Mrs. Laura M. Scholes of Boise.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, October 19, 1922)

SAD TRAGEDY SOUTHWEST OF FRUITLAND

One of the saddest tragedies that has ever taken place in this community occured last Tuesday evening, two miles southwest of Fruitland, when Mrs. John Driscoll, evidently in a fit of despondency and temporary mental derangement took the life of her three weeks old baby and little three year old son, by drowning them in the irrigation canal, and then attempted to end her own life in the same manner, with apparently no cause for the rash act.

Mrs. Driscoll had not been will for some time, and since the birth of her baby three weeks ago, she had been extremely nervous and could not sleep nights.

When Mr. Driscoll came from the orchard that evening he found her walking about the yard carrying the two children in her arms, he told her she should not do it as she was not able, but she said they wanted to be carried. Mr. Driscoll went to the barn to attend to the chores, returning to the house and found a note on the table written by Mrs. Driscoll, which stated in words to the effect that he would be better off without her, that she had done the best she could, but gave no intimation of the act that followed. Mr. Driscoll became alarmed and at once notified the neighbors and started with a lantern in search of his wife and babies and soon found tracks leading toward the irrigation canal which is but a few rods away from the house, but only a ditch about four feet wide and the water two feet deep. After following the ditch to where a screen had been built, he returned and found the mother lying in the ditch unconscious with her head out of the water on the bank at a point near the house. With the assistance of neighbors show was taken to the house, and a further search in the dark for the missing children, the lifeless body of the infant was found some two hundred feet below where the mother was found and the body of the boy at the screen a half mile below.

The bodies were taken to the Undertaking parlor at Ontario and the funeral held from the Catholic church this (Thursday) morning.

The mother is in a very critical condition both mentally and physically but the attending physician has hopes of her recovery.

The sad coincident has brought grief to the entire community, as Mrs. Driscoll has always been a very devoted wife and mother, and the family highly respected by many neighbors and friends and the sad affair can only be tribute to ill health which undoubtedly brought on temporary derangement. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to the bereaved husband and two older children who were at the time with their grand-parents in Boise. (Parkview Cemetery)

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, January 13, 1916
DRISCOLL, TIM

Tim Driscoll Dies

Tim Driscoll, of Payette, died at his home at 10:30 p.m. Thursday of heart trouble. On Wednesday evening he was attacked by a fainting spell and gradually declined until the end came.

Mr. Driscoll is survived by his widow, three sons, John, Tom and Edward, also three daughters, Mrs. Tainter, Misses Helen and Edith and one step son, Walter.

In his earlier days, while residing in Boise, Mr. Driscoll was deputy sheriff, deputy United States marshal and deputy warden of the state penitentiary. He was a past grand master of the Odd Fellows and was always a leading member of the order. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, January 13, 1916)

DEATH CLAIMS TIM DRISCOLL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CARD OF THANKS

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

Mrs. Tim Driscoll and Family

Fruitland Banner (Friday, January 07, 1916)

Tim Driscoll Dies Very Suddenly
Prominent Payette Man Passes Away with Heart Trouble Last Night

Tim Driscoll, of Payette died in his home at 10:30, last night, of heart trouble. On Wednesday evening he was attacked by a fainting spell and gradually declined until the end came.

Mr. Driscoll is survived by his widow, three sons, John, Tom and Edward also three daughters, Mrs. Tainter, Misses Helen and Edith and one step son, Walter.

In his earlier days, while residing in Boise, Mr. Driscoll was deputy sheriff, deputy United States marshal and deputy warden of the state penitentiary. He was a past grand master of the Odd Fellows and was always a leading member of the order.

Although he had not been in general good health for some time past, Mr. Driscoll's death was a great shock to his many friends, very few of whom suspected his real condition. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 13, 1930
DUKE, MRS. ADA

SISTER DIED NOVEMBER 5 AT HOME IN ALBION, N. Y.

Word has been received here announcing the death of Mrs. Ada Duke, sister of Miss Marion Luther, Mrs. W. P. Ackerman and George Luther, which occurred at her home in Albion, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 5. Mrs. Duke will be remembered by a number of Payette people, having made an extended visit here eight years ago.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, June 11, 1931
DUNCAN, BROTHER-IN-LAW

To Attend funeral

Mrs. Rilla Duncan was called to Cambridge the past week on account of the death of her brother-in-law who died there Thursday evening of the past week. Accompanying Mrs. Duncan to Cambridge were her two daughters, Mary and Edith. This was the second time that Mrs. Duncan has recently been called to Cambridge on a similar errand. A few months ago a relative died near Arco and was taken to Cambridge for burial.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, June 25, 1914
DUNCAN, HOWARD

Boy Dies

Howard Duncan died Tuesday morning at his home in Payette, from injuries received in the auto accident Sunday. The girl is said to be in serious condition, while Harold Bain is improving rapidly.

(Payette Enterprise, Thursday, June 25, 1914)

One Dead Two Injured

Train Strikes Auto Containing Three Children, One Dies as Result of Injuries, Two Will Recover

A distressing accident occurred Sunday afternoon about one thirty at the Seventh Street crossing of the Oregon Short Line in Payette, when an extra passenger train struck an automobile injuring one of the occupants so severely as to cause his death Monday and seriously but not fatally injuring the other two occupants.

Howard Bain aged sixteen, Lena Chapin aged fourteen and Howard Duncan, aged fourteen were the occupants of the car, young Bain being at the wheel driving.

They drove up ninth street and at the corner of Seventh Avenue North turned west to cross the track. At the same time a freight train headed west was coming slowly down the passing track but stopped just in the clear of the main line switch. It is believed that the young people intent upon watching the freight did not know the passenger train was approaching from the west and no doubt presumed that the ringing of the crossing bell was being caused by the freight train.

At any rate they slowed up slightly when the freight train was moving but when it stopped attempted to drive over the crossing and were hit by the passenger train. The car was carried by the pilot of the engine some two blocks before the train could be stopped the occupants all being thrown from the auto onto the platform of the pilot.

Miss Chapin and Harold Bain were severely bruised and unconscious when picked up but regained consciousness shortly afterward and will recover. Howard Duncan had both ankles broken and suffered a fracture of the skull. He died about three o'clock Monday afternoon never regaining consciousness.

Howard Duncan At Rest

The funeral services of Howard Duncan were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. The church was crowded by those who paid their last respects to the manly little fellow who met his death in so tragic a manner. Many beautiful floral emblems attested the love in which this lad was held. The remains were laid to rest in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Fruitland Banner (Friday, June 26, 1914)

Fatal Automobile Accident Sunday
Excursion Train Hits Auto In Yards At Payette - One Boy Dies of Injuries

A distressing accident occurred Sunday afternoon in Payette at the O. S. L. crossing when the baseball special struck an automobile fatally injuring one of the occupants, Howard Duncan, aged fourteen, who died Monday afternoon about three o'clock and seriously injuring Lena Chapin, fourteen years of age, and Harold Bain, aged sixteen, who was driving the car.

The drove up Ninth St. and started to cross the track. At the same time a westbound freight train was coming down the track, the stopped just clear on the main line switch. It is presumed the young people were so intent upon watching the freight that they did not see the passenger train approaching and no doubt thought the ringing of the crossing bell was caused by the freight. They slowed up slightly while the freight was moving, but when it stopped attempted to drive over the crossing and were hit by the passenger train. The car was carried two blocks by the pilot before the train could be stopped the occupants all being thrown from the auto onto the platform of the (can't read) Miss Chapin and Harold Bain were severely bruised and both unconscious when picked up, but will recover. Harold Duncan had both ankles broken and his skull fractured. He never regained consciousness, dying Monday afternoon.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 11, 1920
DUNN, CLEM

GRIM REAPER CLAIMS MANY
CLEM DUNN

When death takes from our midst one who has lived their allotted time and has finished their work in this world it is but the natural consequence of having been born into the world. Yet we grieve. But when life is snuffed out in the bloom of youth and without a moments warning, sadness comes to us from a just cause.

When it was leaned that Clem Dunn, a young man of 23 years, who was loved and respected by all who knew him, a robust young man full of cheer and happiness with every prospect for a bright future, had been killed, gloom and sadness was keenly felt by the people of this community. The accident occurred at Emmett Tuesday at 12:30 while the train crew on the Payette Valley branch were switching in the Emmett yards, Clem, who was brakeman had cut the train and evidently miscalculated in the distance between the cars, was caught between the bumpers crushing his body just above the hips which caused his death at 1:15. He was taken to the hospital by Conductor Whalen and the other members of the crew. He remained conscious and full of courage, and seemingly suffered but little to the last. He is survived by a father and mother and three sisters. His father, E. G. Dunn, is operator of the Western Union office. The sister, Mrs. Numbers, wife of Dr. Numbers of Parma, and two younger sisters at home.

Funeral services will be held at Emmett at two o'clock today. the ? crew on the P. V. will be ? to attend the funeral. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, he was born 4-22-1895 and died 3-9-1920.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 17, 1920
DUNN, H. E.

H. E. DUNN DIES IN CALIFORNIA

It brought sorrow to many hearts in this city when it was learned thru the daily papers that H. E. Dunn, President and General Manager of the Pacific and Idaho Northern Railroad had died at Long Beach Sanitarium, Long Beach, California. Death occurred at noon last Monday, and on Tuesday the funeral was held at Long Beach and the body was taken to his old home town, Zanesville, Ohio, for burial. Mr. Dunn began as a railroad man when but a boy and has been associated with every branch of the service from operative to railroad official. Before coming to Idaho, Mr. Dunn was traveling passenger agent for the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific Railroad, with headquarters at Salt Lake. He came to Payette about 15 years ago and built the Payette Valley Railroad from Payette to New Plymouth and later continued the line to Emmett. The building of this branch line has done perhaps more to build up the Payette Valley than any one thing. After operating the road successfully for several years he sold to the Oregon Short Line and retired from railroad life for about two years during which time he built the Hotel Bancroft which will stand as another monument that the big hearted railroad man will never be forgotten.

In October 1918, Mr. Dunn succeeded E. M. Higho as President and general manager of the Pacific and Idaho Northern railroad, and by his efficient management more than doubled the business of the road. On account of failing health caused by Brights Disease he went to Waukesha, Wis. for treatment at the sanitarium about two months ago but the disease had too firm a hold and the attending physician advised his removal in a lower altitude. He was taken to Long Beach, California by his most intimate friend, Joel L. Priest of Boise, about three weeks ago where he could spend his last days with his little daughter, Betty Jane Dunn.

He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, about 56 years ago. As a railroad man Mr. Dunn ranks among the highest in Idaho. He was free hearted and made friends wherever he went. He was one of the main factors in building up the Payette Valley and the City of Payette. There is perhaps no community in which Mr. Dunn has lived where he made more warm friends than at Payette and it is with the deepest sorrow that we realize he has gone never to return.

In addition to his little daughter, Betty Jane, Mr. Dunn leaves two sisters in Zanesville, Ohio, and one brother, D. W. Dunn of Oakland, California.

His estate is in charge of the Tracy Loan and Trust Co. of Salt Lake.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 10, 1930
DUTTON, JESSIE F.

Mrs. William Dutton passed away at her home in Weiser Friday evening of cancer. She leaves a husband and two children. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Charlie Craven and will be remembered as Mrs. Jessie Dawson.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Jessie F. Dutton was born 11-21-1888 and died 4-5-1930, Weiser.

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