Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 20, 1915
Elmer Ellsworth Hunter was born in Brookville, Jefferson Co. Pa., December 12, 1860 and died at his home in Fruitland May 11, 1915 aged 54 yr. 4 months and 29 days. He was married to Sabina Catherine Fitzimmons July 10, 1884. To this union four children were born, Dorion D., Bessie Claire, Alice S. Russell and Olive Pearl. Bessie Claire preceded her father to the other world about 8 years ago. The others with the mother remain to mourn their loss. Beside the immediate family Mr. Hunter leaves two brothers, S.A. and P. A. Hunter both of Brookville, Pa. In 1899 Mr. Hunter came to Idaho, and purchased the farm now owned by C.C. Powell. The family came in March of the following year. Later he bought the place now owned by Mr. Gillmore, cleared away the sage brush and built the house. About six years ago he moved to his present home on Minnesota Ave. His 49th birthday anniversary was a red letter day in his life, for on that day he surrendered all to the control of Jesus Christ and united with the church on probation. June 19, 1910, Rev. C. D. Day received him into full membership. In the church as in the community Mr. Hunter has been a statesman. He was always a leader in every advance movement, generous and self-sacrificing. Mr. Hunter was a business partner of J. A. Bowers for eight years and this is what Mr. Bowers says of him, "During the eight years of our association together in business we never knew him to speak an untruth or counsel a dishonest act. In all transactions between ourselves or any outside party he applied the second great commandment. "Love they neighbor as thyself" and made the Golden Rule his guide. He would always rather suffer wrong than to give anyone an occasion to think he was unfair. His word was a word of honor, and as good as any note. He sacrificed much time and money for the good of humanity and was a leader in all public charities. We can truly say we have lost a valuable and kind business partner, a good citizen and neighbor and a Christian brother in whom we had all confidence. We promised Mr. promised Mr. Hunter to continue the same business relation with the family as long as they desire. " Mr. Bowers estimate is that of every other man who knew him or had any dealings with him. Mr. Hunter was interested in the school and the church and took an active part in all enterprises for the up-building of the community. Mr. Hunter was sick for months and during all that time God was his refuge and His word was his comfort. His last words were to the effect that "God is our only hope". He will be missed in the home, in the community, in the church and in the business world, but Heaven will be enriched by our loss.
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon May 13. Rev. C. E. Deal officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Fruitland Correspondent.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank our many neighbors and friends for their help and sympathy during the long illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. E. E. Hunter and family.
