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Payette Independent
Thursday, September 20, 1900
LACKEY, JOHN F.

Died at Nyssa

John F. Lackey, the well-known stockman, died at Nyssa, Ore., Sunday evening. He is the brother of James Lackey of Ontario. Cause of death was Bright's disease. He leaves a wife and two children. Undertaker …(rest of this sentence is unreadable)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 13, 1917
LACKEY, WANDA

LITTLE WANDA LACKEY CALLED

Death claimed one of our sweetest and dearest little ones Monday morning when it took little Miss Wanda Lackey, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lackey, who live on Pennsylvania Ave. Wanda was taken ill Thursday night, but was not considered seriously ill altho a physician was called and every thing done to relieve her. It came as a great shock to her parents when the little life passed quietly away, due to prostration. Wanda was 10 years, 1 mo. and 13 days of age, an unusually bright and happy child, always wearing a smile for every one. She possessed a very sweet voice and used it often in song at public meetings in our community. We can imagine at this Christmas time the little voice which so often gladdened our hearts with its song, blending with the great chorus in Heaven in its "Carols to the King" to whom she just lately gave her little life. Wanda was a member of the Baptist Sunday School and was president of the junior B. V. P. U.

She leaves beside her parents, two brothers, Harold and Donald, and two sisters, Lois and Floie, besides other relatives and friends, who will miss her greatly.

The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E. E. Clayton of Payette, officiating. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery at Payette. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our little Wanda, and for the beautiful floral offerings. C.M. Lackey and family Miss Irene Law

Payette Independent
Friday, October 11, 1907
LADD, DANIEL

Daniel Ladd Dies

Daniel Ladd, formerly a resident of the Payette Valley, died at Clay Center, Kans., Sept. 29 of pleuropneumonia. About three weeks before his death he was operated on for appendicitis, and in his weakened condition was not able to withstand the disease which soon after attacked him. He was 62 years of age.

The Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 10, 1912
LAMME, D. S.

PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Friday morning, October 4th Payette people were shocked to learn that one of the best known and oldest citizens had been suddenly stricken to death. While assisting to unload a wagon of refuse from the vinegar factory he had lately purchased, D. S.. Lamme, for many years a resident of this city and state was stricken with a stroke of apoplexy which immediately killed him. The deceased was for many years a resident of this state coming here in 1863 first locating on a ranch on Big Willow. Later he went to the Boise Basin where for a time he engaged in mining and at one time conducted a hotel. Many years ago he returned to Payette and during the many years of his residence engaged in several different lines of business, at one time engaging in the mercantile business in this city. For a number of years he had retired from active business and lived quietly on the proceeds that early frugality had won for him but just a short time ago had purchased the Payette Vinegar Works and was actively engaged in its management at the time of his death. The remains wee taken Monday morning to Placerville and laid beside those of the wife who over twelve years ago preceded her husband to the other shore.

D. S. Lamme was born February 11, 1842, in the state of Illinois and was at the time of his death seventy years, seven months and twenty-three days old. He was one of the real pioneers of Idaho coming here in 1863. His experiences were these of all early pioneers. He was brusque and rugged but withal kindly and hospitable and will long be held in tender remembrance by a large number of people in this valley.

Fruitland Banner
Friday, February 05, 1915
LANE, JACK

Man Drowned in Snake River

While working with a bridge gang a mile east of Nyssa Friday afternoon, Jack Lane was drowned. He was in a boat with a man by the name of Axtell and the boat upset both men being at the mercy of the waters of the Snake river. Axtell was rescued, while Lane, after battling with the current, swimming for about seventy-five yards, went under and the body has not yet been rescued.

Fruitland Banner (Friday, March 19, 1915)

Body of Man Is Found in Snake
Turns Out to Be That of Jack Lane Drowned at Nyssa in January

Monday afternoon A. H. Ramey and son discovered the body of a man in an eddy near an island in the Snake river not far from the Ramey farm about a mile west of Fruitland. The remains were taken to Payette and later identified by former fellow workmen as John J. Lane, a bridge worker, who was drowned January 29, while working on the Short Line bridge over the Snake river at Nyssa.

Although the body had been in the water 41 days it was well preserved and recognizable, but discolored rapidly after being taken from the water.

An inquest was held in Payette Tuesday afternoon by Coroner Farris, of Caldwell, the jury returning a verdict of accidental death by drowning.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, November 07, 1912
LANE, INFANT SON

Two Deaths

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Lane died at the Paris home on Tuesday, Nov. 5. He was born Aug. 16 of the present year. He was bright and promising child, the joy of his parents' hearts. His death was sudden and unexpected. A brief funeral service was conducted at the home Wednesday and the little casket hidden from sight at Park View cemetery.

He who loved the little children
While the path of earth he trod
Will provide for baby Carrol
In the Paradise of God. (Park View Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 04, 1918
LARK, O. F.

O. F. LARK SUCCUMBS

O. F. Lark, the young man who was on June 10th taken from Payette to Filer, Idaho, by his father and brother, being at the time mentally unbalanced and later was committed to the Asylum at Blackfoot, died very suddenly while at the breakfast table June 22nd. The body was taken to Filer where the funeral services were held the following Tuesday. Mr. Lark was quite well known in the vicinity of Fruitland having lived near that place for some time about a year ago.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 18, 1920
LARKIN, BEA

A telegram was received announcing the death of Mrs. Bea Larkin which occurred Monday afternoon at her home in Taylorville, Illinois, at 2 p.m. This information will be received with sadness by many of the Payette people as Mrs. Larkin who was a sister of Mrs. A. V. Strauss, had been a resident of Payette for several years and was very popular among the people of this place. She has been a sufferer for many months with rheumatism and other complications. She went to Chicago some time ago in the hopes of receiving relief from specialist doctors. She underwent two operations. We understand the funeral was held at Taylorville Wednesday afternoon.

Fruitland Banner
Friday, March 10, 1916
LARSEN, E. F.

Nampa Banker Dies

E. F. Larsen, vice president of the Citizens National Bank, at Nampa, died Saturday night from internal hemorrhage following a bullet wound received on February 23. He was taking down a rifle from the shelf in the home garage at that time and the gun was discharged accidentally. He was 41 years old at the time of his death.

Fruitland Banner
Friday, September 04, 1914
LARSEN, JAMES

James Larsen Dies in Ontario

James Larsen, who worked on the A. A. Stetler farm for some time and who left about a month of Pendleton, Oregon, died at his home in Ontario Monday morning of typhoid fever.

Mr. Larsen had many friends in this community who will learn of his death with sorrow. The funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church in Ontario Thursday afternoon and interment made in the cemetery there.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Friday, April 01, 1921
LATHROP, MRS.

Mrs. Lathrop died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Wickwire on Sunday, March 27, at the age of seventy one years.

Mrs. Lathrop had been a resident of Idaho for thirty five years having made her home in Round Valley. She was a member of the Christian church.

She leaves to mourn her death six children of which all live in this city.

All who knew Mrs. Lathrop sadly mourn her death.

Payette Independent
Thursday, June 05, 1902
LAUER, GLADYS

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lauer died Tuesday afternoon. The funeral took place on Wednesday and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 24, 1917
LAUER, HOWARD

Howard Lauer, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Lauer, passed away Tuesday morning at 12:20 at the Commercial hotel in this city, after an illness of about four weeks. He was first taken sick at Denver, Colo., and was taken to the hospital at that place where he underwent several operations. He rapidly grew worse. Mrs. Lauer and daughter Fay, went after him, arriving at Payette on Friday, May 11th. His case seemed hopeless from the start, and at the time of arriving in Payette was too far gone for medical aid to be of any service other than to relieve his suffering, and passed away shortly after 12 o'clock Monday night.

Howard Lauer was born in Payette August 22, 1895, died at Payette May 22, 1917, aged 21 years and 9 months. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, a father, mother, three brothers and one sister, all of whom are living at Payette. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. M. D. Reed. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, March 15, 1900
LAUER, WILLIAM

Death of William Lauer

For Thirty Years identified with Idaho's Business Interests

Idaho lost a pioneer and Payette an honored citizen when William Lauer breathed his last at 9:45 Friday morning. Mr. Lauer moved with his family from Portland to Boise Basin in 1870, where for a number of years he was extensively engaged in merchandising, mining and milling. He had been a resident and a hardware merchant of Payette for almost 13 years. Honest and upright in every transaction with his fellowman, William Lauer made no enemies, and leaves as a heritage to his children a name untarnished by any mean act. Those of us who knew him best and knowing his physical infirmities, knew what he had to contend with, and wonder at the willpower, the fortitude, and withal, the phylosophical bearing of the man. During the last years of his life he was a great sufferer, but his home and family circle was his shirne, with him the "holy of holies" that knew him best for all that he aspired to be, a safe counsellor, true husband and affectionate father.

William Lauer had reached the age of 66 years, 3 months and 27 days: He had long been an active and consistent member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was a Past Grand of Payette, Lodge No. 22. He was buried with the honors of the order, from the lodge room in this city, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. More than 200 people attended the solemn ceremonies in the hall, and the funeral cortege that followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery was one of the largest and most imposing Payette has ever witnessed.

Deceased leaves wife and five children, four sons and a daughter. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
December 07, 1922
LEE, HOWARD

TWO WEISER BOYS DROWNED IN SNAKE RIVER

A sad accident occured last Sunday morning about ten o'clock near Weiser, when two young men, Gerald Evans and Howard Lee, both about 17 years of age, started from Weiser to the Oregon side to visit some friends. They were riding in a Ford runabout driven by young Evans and were near the center of the bridge when one of the front wheels struck a plank which was loose and stuck up above the others. The car going at a pretty fair rate of speed plunged to one side and broke through the railing into the deep water carrying both occupants with it. Mr. J. Hancock a resident of that section, was on the bridge at the time of the accident having just met the boys and hearing the crash in time to turn and see them go into the water. Both came up and started to swim toward a plank that fell from the bridge but were unable to reach it. Mr. Hancock rushed to the bank with another plank in the hopes of rendering assistance but both had went down and never came up.

The news soon spread and searching parties gathered in an endeavor to rescue the bodies but from the last information with no success.

Howard Lee was the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lee and Gerald was the son of Mrs. Emma Evans. The sad part of the tragedy is that Mrs. Evans is now the only surviving member of her family. Fourteen years ago the husband and two children, a son 12, and a daughter, 14, were drowned in the Snake river, while Mrs. Evans was an eye witness in an endeavor to save them from the river. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 26, 1917
LESH, DONALD ENOCH

Boy Of 13 Dies

Donald Enoch Lesh passed away at his home near Crystal at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, April 21, 1917. Donald was just 13 years, 2 months old. The trouble was thought to be typhoid fever, but later it was found to be spinal trouble. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon April 22nd, at 2 o'clock. The little body was laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. He leaves to mourn, a father, mother, and eleven brothers and sisters, all at home near Crystal. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors who showed their kindness and respect for us during the illness and death of our loved son and brother.
Mr. W. A. LESH AND FAMILY

The Payette Independent
Thursday, December 05, 1929
LESTER, CHARLES H.

CHARLES H. LESTER CALLED BY DEATH

PAYETTE BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY AT SALEM, OREGON, SATURDAY

That death loves a shining light was again made evident to the citizens of Payette when the news reached us that the grim reaper had sounded the eternal call for Charles H. Lester, a former business man in this city who had disposed of his business and gone to Salem, Oregon, in the hope that a temporary change would benefit his health.

For a couple of years Mr. Lester had been in poor health and on more than one occasion before he left here his life had been despaired of, but he rallied and it was hoped that a change of climate and a rest from business cares would have the desired result. It was understood when he left that he would return, as he loved Payette, but little did his friends think that only the body of our friend would return.

Charles H. Lester was born in Islip, New York, April 2, 1874, and died at Salem, Oregon, Nov. 30, 1929, at the age of 55 years, seven months and 28 days. He came to Payette from Spokane, Wash., 21 years ago and had resided here ever since until a couple of months ago. He was married to Ella Pearl Kay at Chester, Washington, on November 17,1903, and one son, Harold, who died at the age of ten, was born to them. The wife is left, but not to mourn alone as the entire community have mingled their tears with hers and they will always hold him in affectionate remembrance.

Mr. Lester typified the quiet, unostentatious, extremely lovable Christian gentleman. The outpouring at his funeral, which was held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 was a testimonial to the esteem in which he was held by everybody, and the beautiful tribute by his pastor, Rev. L. G. Fraser, portrayed in eloquent terms the nobleness of his character and the life of sacrifice and devotion he had lived. There were no dry eyes at the conclusion of the service and every face depicted the personal loss the individual was suffering. He loved his God, he loved his family, he loved his church, he loved the companionship of Christian people and he loved his fellowmen as few do, and the richness of his experience beamed upon his countenance until to be in his presence was to imbibe some of the joys and blessings of his wonderful life.

He was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery, and as his mortal remains were returned to earth from whence it came, there was not one who knew him who doubted that his spirit had taken its flight to realms above. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Independent Enterprise
Thursday, January 24, 1924
LESTER, HAROLD

The funeral service of Harold Winaing Lester was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, January 20th. there was a large number present to show their sympathy to the bereaved parents and relatives. The service was conducted by Rev. Buell and the sermon was based upon John 14:1-3.

Harold was born September 25, 1913 and departed this life for his heavenly home, January 19, 1924 at 2:40 a. m. He was 10 years, three months and 25 days old. His short life upon this earth was one of continual suffering which he bore with great patience never murmuring or complaining. He always had a smile ready for all his great circle of friends, both old and young.

He leaves to mourn his departure his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lester, a grandfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kay, all of Payette; one aunt Mrs. Marie Fleider of McMinnville, Oregon and a host of friends into whose hearts he had found a very gracious place.

The out of town friends and relatives who came to attend the funeral of Harold were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore of Caldwell, Mrs. Shoesmith and son of Weiser, and Mrs. Marie Fleider of McMinnville, Oregon. Mrs. Fleider will visit for a time with folks here. (Riverside Cemetery)

Card of Thanks

We hereby wish to express, though in a small way, our appreciation and heart felt gratitude for the many kindly services rendered unto us during the recent illness and death of our darling little Harold, also for the many beautiful floral offerings which were sent to help lighten our great sorrow.
May God richly bless and reward you all in the wish of MR. and MRS. CHAS H. LESTER, MR. and MRS. W. W. KAY, MRS. MARIE FIELDER

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, July 29, 1915
LEVERS, STEWART

Payette Man Kills Himself

PAYETTE, Ida, --The body of Stewart Levers, aged 59, was found at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon in the back room of his coal office, lying in a pool of blood, with a shotgun beside it.

An investigation by Dr. J. C. Woodward, deputy county physician, indicated it was a case of suicide. An inquiry will be made by a coroner's jury.

The body was found by the 17-year-old son of the deceased about 30 minutes after death had occurred.

Up to the present time no cause has developed that could be assigned with any degree of accuracy. It is stated that Mr. Levers was not at his home Sunday night or Monday forenoon.

Fruitland Banner (Friday, July 30, 1915)

Payette Man Commits Suicide Unexpectedly

Stewart Levers, a well known coal merchant of Payette, committed suicide Monday afternoon by shooting himself through the heart with a 12-gauge shotgun. The body was discovered by the 17 year old son of the deceased lying on the floor in the backroom of his place of business.

Mr. Levers had been a resident of Payette for the past 15 years. He leaves a wife and six children. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the family residence. (Riverside Cemetery)

The Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 26, 1912
LEWIS, CORNELIA JANE

Mrs. H. F. Lewis died at her home early on Christmas morning. She has lingered in serious illness thru several weeks gradually declining until the end came peacefully just about the hour when the world was awaking to shout "Merry Christmas." Cornelia Jane Kelly is the name her parents gave her almost sixty-three years ago, the time of her birth at Danville, Iowa. She was married to Horatio F. Lewis at the same place and the body will be taken there for burial, Mr. Lewis leaving with it on No. 6, this Thursday evening. Funeral services will be at the house conducted by Revs. Reed and Van Engelen. The aged mother, Mrs. Kelly who has been with her daughter the last year will also return to her home at this time.

Only one child remains, Mrs. H. C. Jensen. There was a son but death claimed him some years ago before the family moved to Idaho in 1901. The sympathy of many friends go out to the relatives especially that their bereavement comes in the time when happiness is the lot of so many.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, January 17, 1918
LEWIS, ELLA

Miss Ella Lewis of Payette died Tuesday evening at St. Luke's Hospital, Boise. She was during many years a resident of the New Plymouth District. Funeral arrangements have been made to hold the services at the Payette Presbyterian church at 10:30 Saturday morning. Burial will be in Park View cemetery.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, January 24, 1918)

DEATH OF ELLA M. LEWIS

There is an old Scripture passage "they were lovely in their lives and in death they were not divided." It was spoken of Saul and Jonathan, but there are many modern cases where the statement applies better than it does to the originals. For just three months we have been saying Miss Lewis without adding the other name Miss Beardsley. Now the two names are inseparable again and inseparable forever. Brief mention was made last week of the death of Miss Lewis. She died as did Miss Beardsley in a hospital after a surgical operation. It is one of the paradoxes of being that both of these who were such home folks should have died away from home. But the day of the hospital is now and it is a privilege that most people avail themselves of to seek medical help there when the need comes.

Miss Lewis has not known good health for several years, tho not at any time a shut in, or unable to take the live interest in every thing of high concern to the community. Disease however had so gotten hold of her that she could not withstand the shock of the operation. She died Tuesday evening January 15th, and was buried on Saturday. The funeral services were in her beloved church, the Presbyterian, and the body was taken to the New Plymouth cemetery for burial. Each place found a large assembly of sympathizing friends anxious to show the esteem in which they held the departed. But there was no sense of overwhelming grief. Rather there was a disposition to rejoice in the memory of a life so well lived that death seemed mere promotion.

The Lewis family are of New England stock but came to Iowa in time to help bring that territory into statehood. 1843 was the year of their westward migration, and they who know the history of that state know that it was a year of great history making, and that the part of the then territory into which the Father Lewis brot his family was peculiarly favored in the coming of a band of men trained in the Universities of the east and inspired with a zeal for the west. There were 11 in the Yale band and they brought; the motto "Each man to found a Church and all together to found a College." And they made good. Grinnell is the college and the churches, more than the high resolve called for, are scattered over the southeast part of that state. One of them is at Danville and in that Miss Lewis first made profession of faith in Christ and enlisted for life in his service. She has answered "here" at every roll-call of the Master for more than 50 years, and it was so startling voice that spoke the words "come up higher." Owing to cancerous condition she never married. But she never found it necessary to lavish her love on cats and poodles. She, together with Miss Beardsley who shared every good impulse with her, Mothered the two nephews Frank and Paul when death took away their own mother. And that was typical of what they together always did. A boy in their home to go to school and do a few chores that nowhere near paid the cost of keeping, was a fixed part of their program ever since the nephews went out into the world for themselves. Then every good work Church Sabbath School, Missionary support, Temperance, Y. M. C. A., and every call of money found these sisters (in every sense except the mere, matter of parentage), always ready and always glad to bear a part.

But there is not space to print a biography. All that is intended in this article is to mention a few typical things in order that they who had not the privilege of knowing her may understand why we loved her as well, and why we so confidently declare.

"I will not say, for I dare not say that she is dead. She is just away." (Parkview Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 02, 1913
LEWIS, HORATIO FRANKLIN

GRIEF STRICKEN MAN DIES

H. F. Lewis Passes Away at Danville, Iowa, Just One Hour After Arriving With Remains of Beloved Wife

H. F. Lewis, a well known resident of Payette who left here on No. 6 on Thursday evening, December 26th with the remains of his wife taking them to Danville, Iowa, for burial, passed away just one hour after arriving with his wife's remains at the destination. Mr. Lewis had long been a sufferer from asthma and was not in the best of health when he started east with his wife's remains but insisted on accompanying them. As long as his brother-in-law, Douglass Kelley, of Danville, Iowa, was to meet him in Omaha it was decided to accede to his wish to return. Just one hour after arriving in Danville the aged man sorrowing over the death of his life companion and suffering from other complications passed away.

Horatio Franklin Lewis was born November 18, 1850 and died December 29, 1912, being 62 years old at the time of his death. On November 27, 1872, he was united in marriage to Cornelia Jane Kelley and two children a son and a daughter blessed this union. The son, Roy Walker Lewis died December 18, 1900 and the daughter Mrs. H. C. Jensen of this city remains to mourn the loss of a loving father coming soon after the death of her mother a few days ago. The deceased also has a sister, Miss Ella Lewis, a resident of this city and a brother C. G. Lewis living at Lents, Oregon and a brother, N. A. Lewis, living in Boise and another brother living at Danville, Iowa.

Mr. Lewis was a quiet kindly man who won the friendship and love of all with whom he came in contact and many friends in Payette will mourn his passing. The relatives living in Payette have the sympathy of a large number of people in their double misfortune coming as it does when the majority of hearts are filled with the joy of the holiday season.

The funeral occurred on Tuesday and his remains were laid beside those of his beloved wife in the cemetery at Danville, Iowa.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 11, 1930
LEWIS, MARTHA EMILY

OBITUARY

Martha Emily Tait was born in New Castle, Penn., December 7, 1845, being 84 years and 9 months of age at the time of her death.

In the early 50's her family moved to Iowa, where she was united in marriage to N. W. Lewis, September 17, 1867, who survives her at the age of 88 years. Their 63rd wedding anniversary would have been celebrated in ten days.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis came to Idaho in 1902 and have resided here ever since. For many years they owned the fine ranch now owned by F. A. Engle. Owing to their advanced age they were forced to sell it a few years ago. They then bought a small acreage half mile north and half mile east of Fruitland where they lived until a few months ago. Mrs. Lewis has been confined to her bed for the past 19 months, having been stricken with paralysis in February, 1929. She and Mr. Lewis then moved to the home of their son Harry Lewis, where they have been since and where she passed away Sunday afternoon, September 7, at 5 o'clock.

At an early age she became a member of the Congregational church of Newton, Iowa. Upon coming to Idaho she was affiliated with the Presbyterian church of Payette and later transferred to the M. E. church of Fruitland. Besides her husband she leaves her son Harry T. Lewis and a daughter, Mrs. Ames AJ Pinkerton of Roseburg, Ore., and five grandchildren. Besides, she leaves a large circle of friends as she was a friend to everyone she knew. She was one of Fruitland's most loved old ladies and won many friends by her kind way and cheery smile. Her hospitality was shown in her every day life. Upon going to her home one was given a hearty welcome, and her home was open and ready for visitors at all times. She will be greatly missed, although she has been relieved of her long months of suffering. All during her illness she was very patient and never became discouraged. But it was hard for her, as her life had always been so active.

Funeral services were held from the M. E. church in Fruitland Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. George Roseberry, and interment was made in Parkview cemetery in New Plymouth. (Parkview Cemetery)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 30, 1930

LEWIS, N. WEBSTER

Obituary

N. Webster Lewis was born in Sagerstown, Penn. Sept. 18, 1842. As the tide of emigration moved westward, he came with his family to Illinois and later to the new lands of Iowa, where he settled in Jasper County.

Here on Sept. 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Martha Emily Tait, who preceded him in death only six weeks.

Surviving him are a son and daughter; Harry T. Lewis of Fruitland, at whose home he passed away Monday, Oct. 20, death due to old age; and Mrs. James A. Pinkerton of Roseburg, Oregon, and five grand-children, Lieut. Clark H. Lewis, U. S. Navy of San Diego, California, Dorothy G. Lewis of Fresno, Calif., and Marion and Glenn Lewis of Fruitland and Nadine Pinkerton of Roseburg, Oregon.

He leaves also one sister, Miss N. L. Lewis of Hayllsville, Wyoming, and one brother, F. O. Lewis of Falls City, Neb. A large number of friends survive, who will greatly miss him.

Mr. Lewis, at his death, was 88 years, one month and two days old. He was the fourth one of his family to survive, considerably past the age of 80 years.

The oldest brother, Joel Lewis of Miami, Fla., passed away last spring at the age of 91 years.

Mr. Lewis lived an earnest Christian life, never doubting but that right would triumph and the good prevail.

His church affiliation in Iowa was with the Congregational Church; upon his coming to Idaho, he transferred his membership to the Presbyterian Church of Payette. Later to the Methodist Church of Fruitland.

He came to Idaho in 1902 and took as active part in the development in the Fruitland vicinity. He gave his assistance to every forward movement. His large hospitable home was always the center of church and social activities during the early days of this community. He was one of Fruitland's most highly respected and most thought of citizens.

He was a man of broad charity and loved all men as his friend and brother. His greatest pleasure being in friendly intercourse with them. For his life, we take from the 23rd psalm this eulogy.

"Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and they staff, they comfort me.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. George Roseberry, and interment made beside his wife in Park View Cemetery in New Plymouth. (Parkview Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, October 30, 1930)

OBITUARY

N. Webster Lewis was born in Sagerstown, Penn. Sept. 18, 1842. As the tide of emigration moved westward, he came with his family to Illinois and later to the new lands of Iowa, where he settled in Jasper County. Here on Sept. 17, 1867, he was united in marriage to Martha Emily Tait, who preceded him in death only six weeks ago. Surviving him are a son and daughter; Harry T. Lewis of Fruitland, at whose home he passed away, and Mrs. James A. Pinkerton of Roseburg, Ore., 15 (I think this should be five ) grand-children, Lieut. Clark H. Lewis, U. S. navy of San Diego, Calif., Dorothy G. Lewis of Fresno, Calif., and Marian and Glenn Lewis of Fruitland and Nadine Pinkerton of Roseburg, Ore. He leaves also one sister, Miss N. L. Lewis of Hayllsville, Wyo., and one brother, D. O. Lewis of Falls City, Neb. Mr. Lewis, at his death, was 88 years, 1 month and 2 days old. He was the fourth one of his family to live, considerably past the age of 80 years. The oldest brother, Joel Lewis of Miami, Fla., passed away last spring at the age of 91 years. Mr. Lewis lived an earnest Christian life, never doubting but that right would triumph and the good prevail. His church affiliation in Iowa was with the Congregational Church; upon his coming to Idaho, he transferred his membership to the Presbyterian church of Payette and later to the Methodist church of Fruitland. He came to Idaho in 1902 and has lived in the community ever since. He took an active part in the development of the Fruitland vicinity. He gave his assistance to every forward movement. His large hospitable home was always the center of church and social activities during the early days of this community. He was always one of Fruitland's most thought of citizens and had a large circle of friends who will greatly miss him. He was a man of broad charity and loved all men as his friend and brother, his greatest pleasure being in friendly intercourse with them. Of his life, we take from the 23rd psalm this eulogy: "Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; thy rod and they staff, they comfort me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Death came quietly Monday morning, Oct. 20, after a few days' illness due to his advanced age. His grief in losing his life-mate helped to hasten the end. Funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. George Roseberry, and interment made in Park View Cemetery in New Plymouth beside his wife. (Parkview Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
December 07, 1922
LICHBERGS, MR.

SAD NEWS

Word has been received by Mrs. W. D. Case from her mother, Mrs. C. O. A. Lichbergs, of Los Angeles, California, announcing the death of Mr. Lichbergs, which occured November 27th. He was 78 years of age and had been ailing for some time. Mrs. Lichbergs is one of the early pioneers of Payette and well known to the people here.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 27, 1917
LIEBIG, FRIEDERICKE

Mrs. Friedericke Liebig, mother of Mrs. M. G. Riebeling, died at 11:50 Thursday at the home of Attorney M. G. Riebeling. Funeral will be held from the residence Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Friedericke Liebig was born 4-10-1842 and died 12-27-1917.(ch)

The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 13, 1930

LIGHTFOOT, MIRIAM NICHOLS

OBITUARY

Miriam Nichols was born at Hebron, Ind., October 7, 1894. On September 16, 1914, she was united in marriage to Hal C. Lightfoot. To them were born three children. In her youth, she became a member of the Christian church at Hebron, Ind., of which she remained a member.

In 1920, they moved from Indiana to Idaho, making their home at Mountain Home until 1924, when they moved to Payette, where she resided at the time of her death, at the age of 36 years and 24 days.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Hal C. Lightfoot, three children, David, 15; Claire, 11; and Abbie Lou, 8; her father, Elmer Nichols, of Hebron, Ind.; her brother, Ray Nichols of Lowell, Ind.; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 3, at 10 o'clock at the Landon Funeral home, Payette, with Rev. L. G. Fraser officiating. Interment was made at the Mountain Home, Ida. cemetery beside her sister, who preceded her in death some years ago.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our thanks for the flowers sent and the many kindnesses shown us during our recent bereavement.
HAL C. LIGHTFOOT AND CHILDREN

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, November 06, 1930)

OBITUARY

Miriam Nichols was born at Hebron, Ind., October 7, 1894. On September 16, 1914, she was united in marriage to Hal C. Lightfoot. To them were born three children. In her youth, she became a member of the Christian church at Hebron, Ind., of which she remained a member.

In 1920, they moved from Indiana to Idaho, making their home at Mountain Home until 1924, when they moved to Payette, where she resided at the time of her death, at the age of 36 years and 24 days.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Hal C. Lightfoot, three children, David, 15; Claire, 11; and Abbie Lou, 8; her father, Elmer Nichols, of Hebron, Ind.; her brother, Ray Nichols of Lowell, Ind.; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 3, at 10 o'clock at the Landon Funeral home, Payette, with Rev. L. G. Fraser officiating. Interment was made at the Mountain Home, Ida. cemetery beside her sister, Mrs. Ruth Price, who preceded her in death some years ago.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our thanks for the flowers sent and the many kindnesses shown us during our recent bereavement.
HAL C. LIGHTFOOT AND CHILDREN

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 15, 1920
LINCK, EDWARD A.

E. A. Linck, living one mile east of Fruitland, died at his home Tuesday night after suffering for some time with heart trouble. The funeral services will be held in Fruitland this (Thursday) afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Mr. Linck was a highly respected citizen in the community where he lived. An obituary notice will be published in next week's Enterprise. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Edward Allison Linck was born 6-24-1860 and died 1-13-1920. ch

Payette Independent
Thursday, November 22, 1923
LINDER, MRS

Sad Accident at Midvale

News of a sad accident near Midvale Saturday which resulted in the death of Mrs. Ed. Linder of that place has been received at this office.

Mrs. Linder was driving toward Midvale about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and her car collided with another car coming from town at the Weiser river bridge.

The cars were badly jammed and an altercation ensued as to who was the blame. Mrs. Linder, who was a woman of very nervous temperament became greatly excited and feeling ill drove to the drug store to get medical aid and on arrival there fell prostrate in the doorway. Medical aid was immediately summoned but the lady never regained consciousness and passed away at nine o'clock that evening. Funeral services were held Sunday morning in Midvale. Interment was in the Midvale cemetery. - Weiser Signal

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 09, 1919
LINDER, VERA MAGGIE

Vera Maggie Linder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Linder, died at the home of her parents, Thursday October 2, age 4 years and 11 days. Death was due to convulsions caused by eating apples with a spray of arsenate of lead on them. The body was shipped to Midvale for burial.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Vera Maggie Linder was born 9-21-1915 and died 10-2-1919. ch

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, December 14, 1922
LONGWELL, ELDRIDGE LAWRENCE

Death Calls Eldridge Lawrence Longwell

Eldridge Lawrence Longwell, son of E. C. and Della E. Longwell, was born at Archie, Missouri, Cass county, Dec. 13, 1908. In 1917, his parents moved to Vale, Ore. While living there, Lawrence confessed faith in Christ and United with the Christian church. In January 1921, Mr. Longwell moved to New Plymouth, Ida. to take charge of the Van Patten lumber yard. Here during the next year the entire family gained many freindships and were very faithful in church and town activities. On Oct. 31, 1921, the family was saddened by the death of Mrs. Longwell. Since that time Mr. Longwell has kept his children with him with the exception of last summer when they went east to spend their vacation with their grandparents. This fall Mr. Longwell's father and mother returned with them to Idaho to live here for the school year.

Lawrence has always seemed to be a robust boy but was taken ill suddenly Wednesday and in spite of all that could be done for him passed away Sunday morning at 10:30. The funeral was held Sunday evening at the Congregational church. The services were conducted by the Rev. Rice, Lawrence's scoutmaster. After the funeral, Mr. Longwell took the body to Archie, Mo. to be placed beside the mother. He is survived by his father and little sister, Mildred, aged nine and four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Longwell and Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Hodges and other relatives.

"Larrie" was a faithful member of the Boy Scouts where he was known for his sunny dispostion and his willingness to do his share in every undertaking. He was a freshman in high school and a member of his class basketball team. He entered into all school activities with the greatest of interest. The whole high school was saddened Monday by his death. His teacher's missed his spontaneous smile and ready answers. Instead a group of boys about his seat in intermission enjoying his laughter and clever speeches, there was nothing but the empty desk to remind them of their loss. Lawrence was never morose, never rebellious, and did not hold a grudge against anyone. He was wise beyond his years in his courteous behavior and well chosen remarks concerning others - His absence from school will be felt keenly by class mates and teachers. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved ones in this their great and sudden loss.

Payette Independent
Friday, March 02, 1906
LOOMIS, MARTIN V.

Death of M. V. Loomis

Martin V. Loomis died at his home in this city last Saturday morning at 4 o'clock at the age of 69 years, three months and 14 days. Deceased was formerly in the jewelry business in this city but until a short time before his death had made his home in Oregon for several years. He lived an upright, manly life and was respected for his many good qualities by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mrs. S. A. Loomis, and seven children. The children are Mrs. W. R. Stark of this city, Mrs. M. O. Baker, of Oakland, Cal., who has been in Payette for a number of weeks, W. E. Loomis, of Ontario, Or., Clell Loomis of Roswell, Ida., Mrs. W. S. Lindsay of Casselton, N. D., Mrs. Hattie Connelly of San Francisco, Cal., and Mrs. Minnie Lindsay of Washington.

Funeral services were held over the remains of Martin V. Loomis on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, having been conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Chas. McCoard. Interment was made at Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Thursday, June 25, 1914
LOVE, JOEL

DEATH OF JOEL P. LOVE

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

The Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 11, 1912
LOVER, P. M.

Death of P. M. Lover

P. M. Lover who died in Payette on March 28, following an operation for appendicitis came to this city but a few days before his death from British Columbia where he had been superintendent of mines for fourteen years. He was forty one years old at the time of his death and leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of an indulgent father and a loving husband. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Independent
Friday, August 28, 1908
LOWRY, HELEN

Baby dies

Helen, the little four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lowry who live in Washoe, died Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock of cholera infantum. The baby was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cortner. The funeral will be held this morning at 10 o’clock from the family residence.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 15, 1931
LUCE, HENRY CLAY

HENRY LUCE DIES AT HOME OF SON IN NEW PLYMOUTH

Henry Clay Luce, age 75, died at the home of is son, C. C. Luce of New Plymouth last evening at 5:00 following an illness of a year.

Mrs. S. J. Lewis, a daughter of the deceased, lived in Payette for several years, prior to her moving to New Plymouth. She, together with her brother and family accompanied the body to Canyon City, Oregon, where it was shipped Tuesday morning for burial.

New Plymouth Sentinel
Thursday, February 14, 1918
LUDRICK, ELIZABETH

Mrs. Elizabeth Ludrick

Mrs. Elizabeth Ludrick died Friday at the residence of son, Wm. Ludrick. She was born in Ohio and was 83 years old at time of death. Her husband died May 8, 1914, since which time she had lived with her son. Before her death she been a sufferer from paralysis for several months. Funeral services were conducted from the residence by Rev. C. F. Thompson. The burial was on Saturday in the cemetery at Emmett.

The Payette Independent
Thursday, October 30, 1924
LUNT, FLORENCE

Mrs. R. H. Lunt

Mrs. Florence Lunt of Emmett died in a hospital in Seattle, October 24th, after a seven month's illness. Mrs. Lund was twenty years old at the time of her death and leaves a baby girl, Lucille, one year old, a husband, R. H. Lunt, her mother, Mrs. T. J. Coonrod, of Emmett, six brothers, two of whom live at Emmett, Lee and Clarence Murray, J. A. Murray of Crystal, one brother in Louisiana and one in Washington.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Christian church at Emmett, conducted by Rev. E. I. Mitchell. Interment was made in the Emmett cemetery.

Payette Independent
Thursday, March 29, 1923
LUTHER, ARTHUR

Arthur S. Luther was born at Luther Hill, Jefferson county, New York, Feb. 1, 1834, and died at his home in Payette, Thursday morning, March 22nd. On July 6, 1856, he was married to Amanda M. Thumb of Limerick, New York, who, together with six of their nine children, Martin O and Marion M Luther of Payette, Mrs. W. P. Ackerman of New Plymouth, Mrs. Ada C. Duke of Albany, New York, Geo. J and Herbert E Luther of La Fargerite, New York, survive him. He leaves eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Father Luther enlisted in the 10th New York, Heavy Artillery, August 25, 1862 and served till the end of the war. He was present at President Lincoln's second inauguration and was in Washington on duty when the president was assassinated, attending the funeral.

Father and Mother Luther came to Idaho in 1908 on a visit to their daughter and were so impressed with the country that they disposed of their property in New York and came here to live permanently, in 1913.

The deceased had a giants strength and endurance. In all his 89 years he was never confined to his bed by sickness. His mind was as powful as his body and his interest in all that was taking place in the world was keen to the end.

Father Luther was a life long Methodist. Luther Hill during both his and his father's life was Methodist head quarters for all that region. That was one of the godly homes that have been the bulwark of the nation's greatness. He kept the faith and has at last come to his crowning.

The Rev. Mr. Knight, a comrade of the G. A. R. preached the sermon, and assisted in the pastor, conducted the funeral which took place Saturday, March 24th in the Payette Methodist church. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to publicly thank all those kind friends, societies, organizations and lodges, who so unitedly assisted us during the last sickness of our dear husband and father, Aldrich S. Luther, who left us on the day of March, last. May your reward be the thought that your kindness is sincerely appreciated. Mrs. A. S. Luther, Hattie L. Ackerman and family, May M. Luther, Martin O. Luther and family.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 24, 1919
LYONS, P. J.

Mr. P. J. Lyon of Minneapolis, Minn, aged 59 years, died in Ontario hospital Wednesday afternoon about 4 o'clock. Mr. Lyon came here accompanied by his wife and daughter, Miss May Lyon, July 6, and was taken directly to the hospital. He became better and spent several days at the Park ranch which he was owner of, but Wednesday morning he was not so well so returned to the hospital.

Mr. Lyon owned 120 acres near Fruitland - the Park ranch, and a 20-acre ranch across from the Geo. Childs' ranch. He was well known as the president of the Hull Tractor Manufacturing plant at Minneapolis. Mr. Lyon has visited here a number of times. He leaves besides his wife, four children, Mrs. H. R. Frost and Russell of Spokane, and Misses Helen and May.

Mrs. Lyons and daughter left Thursday for Minneapolis with the remains.

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