Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 25, 1920
HUGH SHEARER PASSES AWAY
At a late hour, just before going to press we learn of the death of Hugh Shearer which occurred at the home of his mother four miles north of Payette, some time Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Shearer had been in ill health for many years afflicted with chronic and a severe case of rheumatism which was the direct cause of his death. We are unable at this time to publish an appropriate obituary as we are not in possession of the facts but will endeavor to do so next week.
(Payette Enterprise, December 2, 1920)
The Passing of Hugh Robert Shearer
Hugh Robert Shearer passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. Jas. Shearer, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 23, 1920, after having suffered with rheumatoid arthritis for more than twenty years.
Hugh was born at Frankfort, Kansas on November 18, 1881, moved to Idaho with his parents in 1900. He attended the Weiser I. I. I. in 1901, and there suffered with the first attack of rheumatism.
He leaves a mother to mourn his loss, also three sisters, Mrs. Tom Moggridge of Payette; Mrs. Albert Robertson of New Plymouth; Mrs. James Carico of Salem, Oregon; and a brother, A. J. Shearer of Payette.
Hugh had been confined to the house for many months and was a constant sufferer, never complaining. His death cast a gloom over the neighborhood. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire vicinity is with the bereaved family. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon and the body was laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery.
