New Plymouth Outlook
Friday, March 3, 1905
James H. Blayden died very suddenly last Saturday from obstruction of the bowels. He had been out with his family and other friends at a social gathering the night before and was one of the gayest of the pleasure seekers. George Blayden was summoned from Horseshoe Bend in time for the funeral but the other four brothers and a sister all lived in Iowa and Nebraska, and could not get here in time. Mr. Blayden was 45 years, 3 months and 4 days old at the time of his death. He has been in Idaho seven years and on his present place but one year. He leaves a wife and seven children and as a example of his devotion, and providence towards them left insurance policies for $2,500, $2,000 in the Modern Woodman and $500 in the "Order of Washington." The funeral was held in Payette by the Woodmen, Mr. Blayden having been a member of the camp there.
Our entire community was shocked and grieved of the sudden death of Mr. James Blayden. His bereaved family have the deep sympathy of all. Short services were held at the house Monday evening conducted by Rev. Greenlee, of New Plymouth. The large number of friends and neighbors present testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. A large funeral cortege wended its way to the Payette Baptist church where impressive services were conducted by Rev. Dulin and the Woodmen.
