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Payette Enterprise 1920

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Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 01, 1920
BOYD, ELISE CAROLINE

FUNERAL FOR INFANT

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 o'clock for the 15-months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd of Nyssa. Rev. C. H. Blem of Ontario officiated. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 08, 1920
PURCELL, NEPHI

OLD PIONEER PASSES AWAY

The usual cheer and happiness of New Year's Day was greatly saddened when it was learned that Nephi Purcell, one of Payette's best known and highly respected citizens had died very suddenly while out hunting in the hills about four miles east of town. Mr. Purcell has been for many years particularly fond of hunting and trapping, and on New Year's day started out to look after his traps, taking with him that morning his two little grandsons, Ralph and Earl Stone, seven and nine years of age. He seemed to be in his usual good health when leaving home but on the way out complained to the little boys several times, saying he did not feel well, and stopped at different times to rest and when beyond what is known as the "saddle" on the ridge about three and a half miles east of town, and after climbing a very steep hill on the break of Emery Gulch, the end came with but a second's warning. His last words were: "Boys, Grandpa is dying" and he fell lifeless without a struggle, not even releasing his grip on the gun in his hand. It was a great shock to the little grandsons who at their age did not fully realize that the final words and guiding hand of one they had learned to love was stilled for ever. They shook and called to him thinking he was only seriously ill, and remained with him for perhaps an hour when Ralph, the older boy, amid sobs, said to his little brother "Come on Earl, I know Grandpa is dead;" and the two little fellows hurriedly found their way toward home to summon help. When within about a mile and a half of town they found Shirley Brannock who quickly returned with the boys to the fatal spot. After covering the body with his coat, Mr. Brannock returned to the Cram residence and telephoned to Dr. J. C. Woodward who with others went to return with the body. The little boys, fatigued and grief stricken, found their mother at the Bancroft where she was at work, and conveyed to her the sad news. Mr. Geo. B. Kellog, proprietor of the Hotel took Mrs. Stone in his auto to the scene and to render assistance.

After carrying the body a distance of perhaps a half mile to the car, it was brought to Lauers Undertaking Parlor.

With this sad occurrence, a familiar face, a good neighbor and a friend to all will be missed among us. Mr. Purcell was a man who did unto others as he would wish to be done by. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and in his departure he leaves no man to say naught against him.

Nephi Purcell was born in Indiana in August 1846, and departed this life January 1, 1920, being at the time of his death, over 72 years of age. When at the age of ten, he moved with his parents to Harrison County, Iowa, where he endured many hardships of early pioneer life. On March 9th, 1868, he was united in marriage to Isabel Jeffrey, and to this union eight children were born, two dying in infancy. The oldest son John Purcell, died about ten years ago in Iowa. He moved to Idaho in March, 1894, settling at that time on the farm now owned by Herman ? north of Payette, where he again became a pioneer of the west. A few years later he moved with his family to Crane Creek where his wife died during the spring of 1906. He later moved to Payette and in October 1907 was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Windle. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, four sons and one daughter: Ally of Weiser, Orren of Baker, Oregon; Lester of Corniacopia, Oregon; Floyd of New Plymouth; and Mrs. Mary Stone of Payette, all of whom were present at the funeral. Also two sisters in Iowa, and a brother, Ben Purcell of Payette.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Church of God, conducted by Rev. A. E. Houser, and the body laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 08, 1920
THOMPSON, MARGARET

GIRL KILLED BY MOVING TRAIN

A sad accident occurred Sunday evening near the Freight Depot in Payette when Margaret Thompson, 16 years of age, whose parents live in Vale, was almost instantly killed by No. 6 east bound passenger as it pulled into the Depot. Miss Thompson had been visiting at the home of W. G. Pennington on 7th Street and 7th Avenue North for several days and was on the way to the depot in company with Miss Madge Pennington and a young man from Weiser. They were walking along the track near the water tank as the train was approaching and seeming not aware of being so near the track when the engine struck Miss Thompson, knocking her unconscious to the ground, causing a fracture of the skull. Dr. I. R. Woodward, Railroad Physician, was immediately called and took the unfortunate girl to Ontario on No. 6 where she was removed to the Hospital and died about five minutes after arriving.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 08, 1920
HUMPHREY, JASPER M.

Jasper M. Humphrey who was taken to the Ontario Hospital some time ago for an operation, died Monday at 10 o'clock. The body was brought to Payette that evening where the funeral will be held Friday from Lauers Undertaking parlor at 11 o'clock. Mr. Humphrey was a single man 64 years old, and had no relatives in this community. W. R. Humphrey, a nephew from Nebraska came Tuesday evening to be present at the funeral and to look after his business affairs. "Jack" as he was familiarly known, was a very quiet man in his ways, but was respected by all who knew him. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 15, 1920
BAKER, LAURA

MRS. A. K. BAKER

Mrs. A. K. Baker died of pneumonia at her home on Whitley Bottom Wednesday morning. The body was brought to Wood and Spaulding's Undertaking Parlor that evening. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church some time Friday. Mrs. Baker was 44 years old and leaves a husband and two grown sons. No particulars have been given us. We hope to be able to publish an obituary next week. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index Laura A. Baker was born 6-6-1875 and died 1-14-1920. ch

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 Enterprise
Thursday, January 22, 1920
YOUNG, J. A.

DR. J. A. YOUNG LOOSES LIFE IN SNAKE RIVER

Dr. J. A. Young, a prominent physician of Caldwell was drowned in the Snake River Tuesday afternoon about three o'clock. He was returning from a call south of Froman's Ferry and as he drove his car onto the boat the brakes failed to work and the car plunged into the deep water. The body was recovered and brought to Caldwell. Dr. Young was a cousin of C. E. Dixon of this City and a brother-in-law of C. C. Anderson of Boise, the well-known Golden Rule Store man. He was also well known to many people of Payette having practiced in Weiser a few years ago.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 29, 1920
MCNEIL, ETHEL

MRS. ETHEL McNEIL

Ethel McNeil died as the result of paralysis last Saturday evening and was buried Monday afternoon from the Lauer Undertaking parlors. Rev. M. D. Reed officiating, with Rev. A. J. and Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Blair, and Mrs. Lathrop assisting.

Mrs. McNeil was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Picklesimer, a family that came from Crane, Oregon. They were working in the fruit harvest at New Plymouth, where Ethel met Mr. McNeil and they were married there just a few days before the paralysis came upon her and left her helpless except as to the muscles of the head and neck. She was cheerful and hopeful thru the nearly three months of helplessness, but on Saturday morning pneumonia set in and she lingered but twelve hours after that.

Her husband, Father and Mother, and two married brothers live here and a married sister lives in Burns, Oregon. It is a bereavement to them all as death must be; but unless she could be cured from an extreme case of paralysis, there was no prospect of joyful womanhood before her. Many friends were present at the funeral to express their sympathy.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Ethel McNeal was born 2-25-1902 and died 1-25-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 29, 1920
HOLLAND, DOCIA J.

MRS. JOHN HOLLAND

Docia M. Bivens was born in the state of Kansas, August 13th, 1849, and died at the home of her sister in Boise, Idaho, January 27th, 1920, age 70 years, 5 months and 14 days. When at the age of 15 she crossed the plains with her parents with ox team to the state of Oregon, and two years later came to the Payette Valley, settling on a homestead five mile east of Payette. March 3rd 1872 she was united in marriage to John Holland. To them were born six children of whom five are yet living. Her husband died in January 1897. She continued to live in this community until sixteen years ago when she moved to Boise where she has made her home until the time of her death which was caused by pneumonia after an illness of but a few days. Mrs. Holland was a true consistent Christian all her life, being a member of the Christian Church for many years and later years a member and a firm believer in the First Church of Christ Scientist.

She leaves to mourn her loss, three sons and two daughters, Thos. M. Holland of Middleton, R. C. Holland of Seattle, D.B. Holland of Pocatello, Mrs. E. A. Frazer of Ontario, Ore., and Mrs. E. L. Gilbert of Meredian, besides two brothers and four sisters: John Bivens of Ontario, Will Bivens of Payette, Mrs. Henry Irvin of Payette, Rececca McFarlin and Mrs. Elmer Emerson of Boise, and Mrs. Cash Nichols of Ontario.

The body was brought to Payette Wednesday evening where the funeral services were held at Lauers Undertaking parlor this (Thurdsay) afternoon, conducted by Mrs. Guss, First Reader of the Christian Science Church. Interment was made in the family lot in Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 29, 1920
KOSESAN, KATIE

Katarina Kosesan, nee Dorabach, was born in Wisesota, Hengary on Nov. 3, 1896. On Jan. 27, 1920 she passed out of this life at the age of 23 years, 2 mo., 23 days. Last week Thursday a child was born into the family. The baby is living, but its life cost the life of its mother. After days of untold suffering she went to sleep, leaving to mourn, her husband, Nikolaus Kosesan, her father and mother, and a small son of 2 years. Funeral services were conducted from her home, north of Payette, the Rev. F. C. Rueggeberg of the Evangelical church officiating. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, she was born 11-3-1897 and died 1-26-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 02, 1920
HOYT, ELNA LORANE

Elna Lorane Hoyt, the five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anson E. Hoyt, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sherwood last Saturday after suffering but a few days with pneumonia. The little one was removed to the Sherwood home that morning on account of the father and mother, a little sister and also a brother of the mother which includes the entire family, were sick in bed making it impossible to give them proper care. Funeral services were held from Lauers Undertaking Parlor Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. M.D. Reed. None of the family were able to attend. (Riverside Cemetery)

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Elna Lorane Hoyt was born 8-19-1919 and died 1-31-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 05, 1920
FARLOW, CLARENCE WALLACE

Clarence Wallace Farlow died Tuesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anson Hoyt here in Payette following a relapse of the flu which developed into pneumonia. The body was shipped Wednesday to Norcaster, Kansas, for burial. He was first taken with the flu, complicated with bronchial pneumonia about a month ago. He recovered and was able to be up and assist in the care of his sister and family who were all down with influenza, which may have caused the relapse which resulted in his death. Clarence was a bright young man 20 years of age, and is survived by a father, G. W. Farlow of Lennox, Idaho, who was here and accompanied the body, and a sister, Mrs. Anson Hoyt of Payette.

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

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 05, 1920
RANDS, FRANKLIN D.

Franklin D. Rands died of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, at his home just east of Fruitland, on Thursday of last week. He was born at Tripp, South Dakota, on September 2, 1888. On February 14, 1912 he married Miss Bernice Patton and of this union six children were born. Besides his wife and children, his father, mother and three brothers survive him. Mr. Rands had a host of friends in this vicinity and his death came as a shock to the entire community. Fruitland extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 12, 1920
HAYES, MARY

WAS A FRIEND TO EVERYONE
AUNTY HAYES

Aunty Hayes passed from this life into the great beyond at the home of her niece, Mrs. John Alden, at 12 o'clock last Monday night after an illness of about six weeks with cancer of the stomach. She had been in feeble health for several months and remained in her own home until six weeks ago she gave up and went to the home of her niece where she might receive better care and attention and where everything possible was done for her comfort and recovery, but owing to her advanced age and the incurable affliction which soon became apparent, all was to no avail and the death angel came as the only relief at the mid-night hour on February 9th.

Aunty Hayes will long be remembered for her life of devotion to others. She was not blessed with children of her own, but sought to be a true mother to all with whom she associated. Her noted character for kindness and a good word for everyone, and speaking ill of no one stands as a monument of her career in this world of more than four score years. To say that she will be missed in this community is but speaking the truth. She will be missed in sickness and by her friends in distress, and her devoted work in church. She became a Christian in early life and has lived true to her faith in her Maker, and has now gone to be with him and receive her reward for the life she has lived. May her life be an example to others.

Mary Dixon was born in England near London, March 1st, 1839 and departed this life February 9, 1920 at Payette, Idaho, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 9 days. She came to the United States in 1872, living in the state of Michigan for several years. She was united in marriage to William Hayes about the year 1875, who has long since passed from this life. She moved from Michigan to Illinois where she lived until 1888, moving at that time to North Dakota, and in 1900 moved to Payette where she continued to make her home until the time of her death. Funeral services were held from Lauers Undertaking Parlor Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Mrs. Guss, First Reader of the Church of Christ Scientist. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 12, 1920
BOSLEY, HENRIETTA M.

Henrietta M. Bosley was born in New York, January 25th, 1835; died in Payette, Idaho, February 9, 1920, at the home of her daughter Mrs. K. E. Keeler. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, five grandchildren and two great grand children.

Mrs. Bosley became a Christian early in life and has lived in the Faith having made the Bible her companion, finding great comfort in it.

The body was shipped Wednesday to Ottawa, Kansas, for burial. Rev. A. J. Adams conducted a brief service at the home Tuesday evening.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 12, 1920
GRINER, CLARENCE B.

Clarence B. Griner who has been working here through the packing season, died on the morning of February 9th from pneumonia following influenza. His entire family were ill and feeling that he must keep up in order to care for his loved ones, he heroically ministered to them until compelled to cease. He was born at Danville, Illinois, on March 25, 1887. On May 20, 1907 he was married to Miss Zora Jones and to this union five children were born, three boys and two girls. All but one survive him although at the time of his death two little daughters were lying near his bedside critically ill. In 1914 he took up a homestead near Ironside, Oregon, where he lived until coming to Fruitland last September. His father, Daniel Griner, is expected on Thursday from Illinois and arrangements for interment will be deferred until his arrival. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors and friends who rendered us sympathy and help at various times during the illness and death of our loved one. Mrs. Zora Griner, O.D. Jones, Alberta Griner, Juanita Griner, Henry Griner, Danny Griner

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 12, 1920
RANDS, ORAN C.

Oran C. Rands was born at Tripp, S.D. on January 22, 1885, and departed this life on February 3, 1920 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rands, at Fruitland, Idaho. The cause of his illness was pneumonia following an attack of influenza. He is survived by a father, mother, two brothers and other relatives and many friends. Only last week his brother Franklin succumbed to the same disease. The sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing relatives. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 19, 1920
NOOT, WILLIAM

William Noot passed away early Monday morning at his home on Second Avenue South, after being in feeble health for about ten years, the last five years of which he was continuously confined to his home. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Thomas Ashworth. We are not in possession of any history of Mr. Noot's life but know that he was born in South Wales in 1838, and was 81 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Noot came to Payette about 22 years ago and during that time made many friends. Mr. Noot was a civil engineer and followed that occupation all through life. He was City Engineer of the city of Payette for many years resigning on account of failing health. He is survived by a wife and one son, Frank Noot who is government Engineer somewhere on the western coast, and who was here to attend the funeral.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 26, 1920
BUTTS, GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington Butts was born in Harrison County, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1864 and died at his home in Payette, Idaho, on February 19, 1920, aged 56 years and 2 days. On March 8, 1885 he was married to Miss Alpha Hale and to this union was born 13 children. Two have preceded him to the glory world. He leaves a wife and 11 children to mourn his loss; ten were present at his death.

In 1899 he left Iowa with his family and went to Dakota then to Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Idaho. He has lived in Idaho for the past 12 years and in Payette for over 2 years.

In 1884 Bro. Butts was converted and a few days later was sanctified and has lived a constant Christian life. His highest desire was to serve the One who had redeemed him from sin and during his sickness kept his mind staid on the Lord. We should not mourn as one that has no hope for our loss is his gain. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, February 26, 1920
THOMPSON, MRS. J. M.

Mrs. J. M. Thompson wife of a prominent attorney of Caldwell, died at a Boise Hospital last Thursday following a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at Caldwell on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were well known over the state and particularly in this community where Mr. Thompson has made frequent visits and delivered several public addresses. She is survived by her husband and three children who will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Attorney Haynes of this place was in attendance at the funeral.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 04, 1920
JACOBSEN, AUGUST

SUDDEN DEATH OF AUGUST JACOBSEN

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. August Jacobsen were grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Jacobsen which occurred at Long Beach, California, on Thursday, Feb. 25th. It had been generally known that Mr. Jacobsen had been in feeble health for some time but his sudden departure came as a surprise, casting a gloom over the people of this community.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacobsen, in company with their daughter, Mrs. Lester Seawell, left their home in Payette late last fall for Long Beach, as had been their custom to spend the winter in a milder climate, and at this time their plans were made to soon return home when Mr. Jacobsen was suddenly stricken with apoplexy and death ensued within a few hours after. Funeral services were held the following Saturday at Long Beach and the body laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery, it being the request of Mr.. Jacobsen that he be laid away in California.

August Jacobsen was born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, in 1835, under the Danish Administration. He came to the United States about the year 1857, landing in California during the gold excitement. A few years later he came to Idaho to participate in the mining industry at Warren and later was proprietor of a Hotel at Umatilla Landing. He also conducted a butcher shop at Auborn, Oregon. About the year 1871 he returned to Germany where he was united in marriage to Miss Sophia Marxen and again returned to the United States landing at Boise. To this union one son was born, Arthur Jacobsen who is now living at Woodriver, Idaho. His wife departed this life about the year 1876 and about the year 1884 was again united in marriage to Lucia Asmussen. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Lester C. Seawell who is now living at Payette.

Upon his second return to America he located near Boise and for a number of years engaged in the stock raising business, and later to the Payette Valley where he continued to make his home until the time of his death.

In the passing of this pioneer the community has lost a friend with but few his equal. Until his declining years he was an energetic worker always ready to assist in the upbuilding of the community in which he lived. Honesty and uprightness, and to do unto others as he wished to be done by was his motto through life. His word to pay an honest debt was even better than his note, and was so considered by those with whom he had dealings.

Besides a wife, he is survived by one son and one daughter, Arthur of Woodriver, Idaho and Mrs. Lester C. Seawell of Payette, and one brother, N. A. Jacobsen of Payette, besides many friends who join in the sorrow with the bereaved relatives.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 04, 1920
SWATMAN, B. F.

B. F. SWATMAN PASSES AWAY

Mr. B. F. Swatman, a highly respected citizen of New Plymouth, passed away at his home Feb. 28th.

He had been in failing health for the past two years but continued in the drug business until a few weeks ago. He will be greatly missed by the people of that community as he was always a leader in public affairs and took an interest in the upbuilding of the City of New Plymouth.

B.F. Swatman was born in Page County, Iowa, February 13th, 1861, was married to Josephine Weatherhead, March 3, 1886. He came with his family to Payette in 1904 and located at New Plymouth a few months later, and engaged in the drug business and has made New Plymouth their home until the time of his death. Besides a wife, he is survived by four children, Mrs. Fred Harper of Emmett, Miss Lillian Swatman, teacher in the Fruitland school, Miss Charlotte, Superintendent at Payette and Elmer Swatman now attending College some where on the coast. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Congregational Church of which he had been a faithful member, conducted by Rev. Knight and Rev. Rice of New Plymouth. Interment was made in Park View Cemetery. (Parkview Cemetery)

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, March 11, 1920
GOLDEN, RACHAEL LUELLA

MRS. RACHAEL GOLDEN

Death has again taken from our midst a wife and mother who will be missed and whose loss will be truly felt by the bereaved husband and children, and other near relatives.

Rachael Luella Wilson was born in the state of Nebraska, November 20, 1884 and came with her parents to Payette in 1901. She was united in marriage to Emmett Golden, January 27, 1904. Three children bless this union, one died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Golden have made Payette their home during these years and have lived happily together and have by their honest and upright life made many friends who will grieve with the family in their loss. Mrs. Golden was taken with the flu some time ago, terminating in pneumonia which resulted in her death last Tuesday, March 9th at 3 p.m. Besides her husband she is survived by two little daughters, Ethelyn, age 7, and Edna age 1. She also leaves to mourn her loss, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Wilson, four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Carl Clauson of Payette, Mrs. Byrd Gish of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Phipps and Lellis Wilson of Payette and Geo. Wilson of Ironside, Oregon. Funeral arrangements have not definitely been made, pending the arrival of the brother.

Payette Enterprise (18 March 1920)

OBITUARY

Racheal Golden, wife of Emmett Golden, was born November 20, 1884, and left us to enter the abundant life March 8, 1920, aged 35 years, 3 months and 18 days.

Those who live after her are her grief stricken husband, two children, Ethelyn aged 7 and Edna aged one; a father and mother, 4 sisters and one brother and a host of friends. The Lord who calls our loved ones away comforts also those who mourn "We shall meet beyond the river," is the peculiar hope of the Christian. Truly the hour is dark, yet there's never a day so dreary but God can make it bright. And unto the soul that trust Him, He giveth songs in the night. There's never a path so hidden but God will lead the way. If we seek for the Spirit's guidance and patiently wait and pray. After a brief illness, the spirit of his mother peacefully glided away into the eternities to God who gave it. The soul had gone to its crowning.

In the year 1909 she fellowshipped with the Payette Church of God and remained a member till death. To all she leaves a precious heritage, a hope to meet again.

Funeral services were conducted from the Church of God by her pastor Rev. Argyl E. Houser.

Interment was made in Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 11, 1920
PAINE, WALDROW

Waldrow W. Paine passed from this life Tuesday morning at the home of Nurse Blanchard after a brief illness. He was here from Boise ? when taken suddenly with pneumonia and was taken to the home of Mrs. Blanchard where he might receive proper care, but owing to this advanced age and the firm hold of the dreaded disease all medical aid and proper care was of no avail.

Mr. Paine came to this valley about twenty-seven years ago and settled on a farm in Washoe Bottom near Payette where he lived for many years and made many friends. He is survived by one son, Carl Paine, a prominent attorney of Boise where he has made his home during his declining years. He was born in New York in 1833 being past 86 years of age. The body was shipped to Boise Tuesday evening where interment will be made.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 11, 1920
WINKLER, GEO. M.

Geo. M. Winkler one of Council's prominent business men, died Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Donoho. The deceased was 63 years of age and had spent the winter in California and had stopped here to visit his daughter when taken worse with Bights Disease which was the cause of his death. The body was shipped to Council Monday evening for interment.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, he was born 9-25-1856 and died 3-9-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 18, 1920
SLINKER, CORA D.

Cora D. Roberts was born in Madison County, Iowa, November 17th, 1873 and passed away at her home in Fruitland Sunday evening, March 14, 1920. She was married to E. L. Slinker, June 24, 1896 and to this union were born seven children.

She united with the M.E. Church while young and was a member at her death. She was kindly in manner, a good mother and will be missed by her friends. Those who mourn her loss are her husband, four children, Coral, age 17, Paul 13, Eunice 9, Maurice 5, also a mother, Mrs. Molly Roberts of St. Charles, Iowa, one sister, Myrtle Lytle, Truro, Ia., one brother, Harry Roberts, St. Charles, Iowa. There were three children preceded her to the better world, all dying in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Slinker moved to Payette in May 1907.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church in Payette conducted by Rev. H. K. Wallis. The Yeomen lodge took charge of the services at the Riverside cemetery. The large attendance and the beautiful floral offerings gave testimony of her splendid character and many friends.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Cora D. Slinker wife of E. S. Slinker, was born Nov. 17, 1873 in Iowa and died March 14, 1920, in Fruitland, Idaho. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and four children, a mother and one brother and one sister.

The community was greatly shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Slinker. She suffered a stroke of Paralysis last Saturday evening and passed to the Great Beyond about 8:30 Sunday evening. It is thought her death was caused from the effects of the flu which she had this winter and never fully recovered. She had been taking treatments at Payette ever since she was able to be up and around but her case was not thought of as serious.

Cora D. Roberts was married to E. L. Slinker June 24, 1896. She was a member of the Methodist church and also of the Royal Neighbors, Yeomen, and W.R.C.

The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Payette Wednesday morning at 10:30.

Heartfelt sympathy from the whole community is extended to the family during their bereavement of the loss of a loving wife and mother. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 18, 1920
KEITH, RAY

On Saturday, March 13, at Pocatello, occurred the death of Ray Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Keith of this place. He had been at home for a short visit last week, only returning to his duties with the O.S. L. at Pocatello on Saturday, and being stricken with pneumonia the first of the week. The dread disease was not long in doing its work and tho the best of medical aid and most efficient nurse service were administered, he succumbed about 3 o'clock Saturday morning. His sister Mrs. Nelle Dibble and his brother Robert Keith, were at his bedside having been summoned early in the week and being in constant attendance. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Reed, assisted by the American Legion were held Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian church and interment made in Riverside Cemetery.

Ray Keith was born at Brant Lake, So. Dakota, November 20, 1887, being past 32 years at the time of his death. In 1902 he came to Payette with his parents and has lived here a part of the time since, tho his work as a mechanic has taken him elsewhere. A natural mechanic, he early begun his work along his chosen line, and has spent the greater part of his life in construction and engineering, being in the employ of the Oregon Short Line about eight years. He was of a quiet retiring nature, and his studious thorough disposition found its reward in an unusual efficiency which has accompanied all his work.

He served with Co. B., 91st Division, heavy artillery, in the recent war, resuming his interrupted duties upon his return from overseas.

Besides the parents, are left three sisters, Mrs. T. E. Helmbolt of Stetler, Canada, Mrs. Leonard Wright of Jerome, Idaho, Mrs. Earl Dibble of Payette, and three brothers, Walter S. Keith of Emmett, Idaho, Robert and Wayne of this place, all of whom excepting Mrs. Helmbolt have been at the family home during the past week. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 18, 1920
THEIL, GEO. E.

Geo. E. Theil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Theil of New Plymouth, died at the Ontario Hospital Sunday March 14th, after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at New Plymouth Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Rice. The deceased was 24 years of age. His death was caused from complications believed to have been the results from the effect of being gassed while in the service. He was a member of the marines, having entered the service early in the war and took part in eight of the worst engagements. The sympathy of a large circle of friends will go out to the bereaved relatives. (Parkview Cemetery)

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.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, March 29, 1920
HENGGLER, PAULINE BERTHA

Pauline Bertha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Henggler, died Sunday morning at 9:30. She was 22 mos and 12 days old. She had a severe attack of flu while the family was East this winter, and hadn't fully recovered when she took the measles and other complications set in which caused her death. She was only sick one week. A private funeral was held Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock in Ontario. Burial was in Catholic cemetery. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Henggler in the loss of their little one.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, she was born 5-9-1918 and died 3-21-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 01, 1920
THAYER, MAGGIE

MRS. G. F. THAYER

Just before going to press we learn of the death of Mrs. G. F. Thayer which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mark Prindle, at seven o'clock last evening after an illness of six weeks. Her death was caused by influenza complicated with heart trouble. The funeral will be held tomorrow, (Friday) at 2 o'clock from the Prindle home. In our next issue we will publish an appropriate obituary.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, April 08, 1920)

PASSING OF MRS. THAYER

Through the divine dispensation of "Him who doeth all things well" there has been removed from our midst, Mrs. Maggie Quick Thayer, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mark Prindle, in Payette, Wednesday, March 31st, at 6:55 p.m.

The subject of this sketch was born at Buchanan, Michigan, June 25th, 1850, and was united in marriage with G. F. Thayer August 19th, 1869 at Buchanan, Michigan. Three children were born to the union, Eva May, who passed away at the age of ten months; Carrie Mabel, wife of Mark Prindle, of Payette; and Fred are left without the kind care and comfort of a wife and mother.

Col. and Mrs. Thayer came to Payette from Aneta, North Dakota, fifteen years ago and cast their lot with the people who had chosen the Payette Valley as their home, and ever since have been ever diligent in building up the great commonwealth of Idaho.

About three months ago Mrs. Thayer was stricken with influenza which later developed heart complications, and to which she finally succumbed.

Mrs. Thayer was of that kind of people who chose to work in a humble way, who sought not fame or fortune, but who was in deep earnest about doing the thing that needed to be done today. No finer thing need be said to her than that she was the kindest, the most helpful of neighbors, patient in all things, generous to faults. Her husband testifies in strongest terms of her fidelity, her genuine companionship and her unswerving loyalty to the doing of the helpful acts that she found in her patient, daily toll. Her neighbors feel a distinct loss because she has gone away. The community bears testimony to her quiet, unassuming worth. She was rich in the qualities that stand for all that is stable in life's realities. Many a traveler on life's way has found refreshment and cheer, been inspired with new hope, his doubts in the final issue of life dispelled by her touch.

"I see from my house by the side of the road,
By the side of the highway of life,
The men that press on with the ardor of hope,
And the men that are faint in the strife.
And I turn not away from their smiles and their tears-
Both parts of an Infinite plan.
Let me live in a house by the side of the road.
And be a friend of man." (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 08, 1920
BERRY, MR. & MRS.

MR. AND MRS. BERRY PASS AWAY

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Berry, an aged couple well known to the early pioneers of this section, departed this life at their home on Linsen Creek with in a few hours apart, after an illness of but a few days. Mr. Berry passed away Tuesday night and Mrs. Berry early the next morning. Their bodies were brought to Wood & Spaulding's undertaking parlor Tuesday forenoon in the same conveyance. Mr. and Mrs. Berry have been residents of Linsen Creek about 25 miles northeast of Payette, for many years, having come to this country and filed on their homestead in 1897. Mr. Berry had passed his 88th year in life and Mrs. Berry had passed the 80th milestone. The immediate cause of their death was influenza contracted but a few days before. It is thought the funeral will be held at the Church of God Friday afternoon, however no definite arrangements have been made. At this time, so near going to press, we are unable to get any history of their lives or information to enable us to publish an appropriate obituary, but will endeavor to do so in our next issue.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Clarissa Berry was born 8-25-1839 and died 4-7-1920. Henry A. Berry was born 2-8-1832 and died 4-6-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 29, 1920
THOMPSON, RUSSELL R.

Russell R. Thompson was born in Illinois August 1851, and if he had lived till this August 1920 he would have been 69 years old. He leaves two children, Frank and Charles, of Fruitland, the mother having passed away in Iowa, in 1906. There are also one brother and three sisters living in the East who were unable to come to the funeral. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of those who mourn.

PROMINENT MEN PASS AWAY

RUSSELL R. THOMPSON

It again becomes our duty to pay our last tribute of love and respect to a friend whose departure from this life leaves many sorrowing friends. Russell R. Thompson, who came to the Payette Valley thirteen years ago and during that time has made a host of friends, was taken suddenly ill while working on the A. S. Worth ranch just south of Payette last Thursday morning. He had been in his usual good health and had dressed rather early that morning and while building the fire fell behind the stove in an unconscious condition. Mr. and Mrs. Worth immediately came to his assistance and with considerable effort restored him to consciousness. A doctor was called and on Friday morning he was taken to the Hospital at Ontario where he passed away the following morning. His remains were brought to Wood & Spaulding's Undertaking Parlor and that evening removed to the home of his son, Frank Thompson near Fruitland. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Fruitland Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. VanDeusen and Rev. Eby. The large attendance of sorrowing friends who were at the funeral bespeaks the esteem of the departed in his community. The church was packed and a large number of autos followed to Riverside cemetery where the body was laid to rest.

Russell R. Thompson was born at Dixon, Ill., August 18, 1851, and departed this life at the Ontario Hospital, April 24, 1920, age 68 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was married to Ellen Hollis at Sterling, Ill., in September 1870. Two sons were born to bless this union, Charley Thompson of Toppenish, Washington and Frank Thompson of Fruitland, who were both present at the funeral. In 1878 he moved to Panora, Iowa, where his wife died in 1906, and the following year he moved to Idaho with his two sons and their families, and where he has lived until the time of his death. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 29, 1920
STRONG, CHARLES ALVAH

PROMINENT MEN PASS AWAY

Charles Alvah Strong was born at College Springs, Iowa, September 20, 1858 and passed away at his home in New Plymouth at nine o'clock Monday morning, April 26, 1920, death due to angina pectoris. Mr. Strong was educated at the State Agricultural College, Manhattan, Kansas, and commenced teaching in the public schools in Kansas at the age of 20. He later became Superintendent of Schools of Nemaha County, Kansas, and Superintendent of the City Schools of Ellis, Kansas. After leaving College he followed educational work exclusively, with the exception of the past six years during which time he engaged in horticultural pursuits.

Mr. Strong was married to Martha Virginia Zeller, August 30, 1882. Four children survive: Wendell, Everett, Wayland and Mrs. L. V. Kenkel, the latter residing at Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Strong arrived in Idaho in 1909 and soon after Mr. Strong became Superintendent of the New Plymouth and Valley View schools, filling that position acceptably for five years. Mrs. Strong died October 19, 1913, four years after establishing their home in New Plymouth.

On November 11, 1914, Mr. Strong was united in marriage to Mrs. Minnie Davis, widow of the late Dr. Sumner Davis. Besides his wife he leaves three brothers, James R. Strong, City Clerk of Moscow, Idaho; Ralph and George Strong of Garfield, Washington, and a sister, Mrs. Addie Maxfield, of Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Strong was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Modern Woodmen Lodge, and at the time of his death was County Commissioner of Payette County. Mr. and Mrs. Strong lived on their farm east of town for the last six years, moving into town two months ago. Mr. Strong only recently purchased the New Plymouth Sentinel, and would have taken over the plant May 1st. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home being conducted by Rev. H. F. Knight and Rev. Clayton Rice. The pall bearers were: Messrs, Louis Wachter, J. H. Hanigan, Dr. McBride, James LaCrone, E. B. Reese and A. I. Snyder. the quartet sang "Abide With Me," "Lead Kindly Light" and "The Home of the Soul." Many beautiful floral offerings were given. those from out of town were his brothers, James of Moscow, and Ralph of Garfield, Wash., Graham Davis of Filer, Idaho, and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Davis of Payette. Deep sympathy is extended the family. (Parkview Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 06, 1920
JIMERSON, ROBERT L.

Robert L. Jimerson was born in Clinton County, Illinois, March 9th, 1883 and died at his home north of Payette, May 3rd, 1920, after an illness of about two years, being 37 years, 1 month and 23 days old. There remain to mourn his loss, a wife and two sons, Mearl, age 9, and Earl, age 5, three brothers and three sisters: Mrs. J. T. Melcom of New Mexico, Mrs. Wm. Cahill and W. A. Jimerson of Illinois, Mrs. C. G. Goodwin of Sweet, Idaho, and Wesley and Presley Jimerson of Payette, besides a host of relatives and friends.

Mr. Jimerson was united in marriage to Miss Estella Hurd, September 27, 1905.

The funeral service was held in the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, the pastor of the church officiating.

The Pall-bearers were three brothers of Mrs. Jimerson, Claud, Clyde and Glenn Hurd, and three brothers of the deceased, Presley, Wesley and Will Jimerson. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 06, 1920
ALLEN, NEWELL FRANCIS

A FORMER PAYETTE BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

According to a telegram received by E. F. Allen Wednesday morning his son N. F. Allen, a young man of about 30 years of age was hurt by a steam shovel Tuesday May 4 at 7 p.m. and died at 4 a.m. the next morning. No particulars further than the message has been received. The body will be shipped to Payette and will arrive sometime Friday. No funeral arrangements have been made.

(Payette Enterprise - Thursday, May 13, 1920)

NEWELL FRANCIS ALLEN

Born at Manhattan, Kansas, August 31, 1887. He moved with his parents to Idaho in 1895, where he attended the Payette public schools up to and including the eighth grade. He started out early in life to do for himself and has lived in different parts of the Northwest, most of the time working with construction companies. He became proficient in his chosen work and for the past four years has followed the occupation of dredge engineer.

He was the only son of E. F. Allen, who has lived near Payette for the past twenty-five years and is one of our well known citizens.

Newell Francis Allen died May 5, 1920, at Everett, Washington. His death was the result of an accident which happened while he was on duty as engineer. He lived but a short time after the accident. The body was brought to Payette, his old home, for burial. The funeral service was conducted at the First Baptist Church, Rev. Buell, the pastor, officiating, Saturday, May 8, at two o'clock. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the service and testified to their interest by generous contributions of beautiful flowers. Interment in Riverside cemetery. A father, two sisters, Mrs. Hamill of Boise and Mrs. Pansy Raby of Payette, keenly feel the loss of a son and brother. (Riverside Cemetery)

THANKS EXPRESSED

We appreciate the kindness shown by our friends and neighbors in our bereavement in the loss of son and brother, and hereby extend to all who so unselfishly showed their interest in our situation our sincere thanks. We especially mention the offerings of beautiful flowers and the kindness of the choir in providing appropriate music. E. F. Allen, Mrs. Emma Hamill and family, Mrs. Pansy Raby and family

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 13, 1920
HURD, MAX LOREN

INFANT SON

Max Loren Hurd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hurd, departed this life May 9, 1920, aged 26 days. Death was due to whooping cough. The little life brightened the earth for a short while when God transplanted him to a fairer clime, where "their angels do always behold the face of my father which is in heaven" The parents have the deep sympathy of all their neighbors and friends.

Funeral services at the home, conducted by A. E. Houser, pastor of the Church of God. Interment in Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 20, 1920
BANNISTER, FRANKLIN

Frank Bannister was born in Iowa in June 1850, and later moved with his parents to Kansas. About the year 1880 he came with his mother and two brothers to Idaho, settling on a homestead taken by his mother on Little Willow Creek where they remained until eleven years ago when his mother died. Then he came to Payette and was united in marriage to Anna F. Stevens. He at this time purchased the Frank Crighton home on Lover's Lane where they made their home until the time of his death. Mr. Bannister health had been failing for some time and the latter part of April he went to Arizona thinking to find relief, but the dread disease, the great white plague, had too firm a hold and the end came on Saturday, May the 8th. His remains were brot back to Payette where the funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 Wednesday, May 12th, conducted by Rev. H. K. Wallis, pastor of the Methodist Church. Besides a wife he leaves to mourn his departure three brothers and one sister. Of the deceased we can say he was a man of good standing in the community. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and will be missed by many friends in this vicinity. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, May 20, 1920
WILLIAMS, DAVID

MR. D. H. WILLIAMS PASSES AWAY

We just learned of the death of Mr. D. H. Williams which occured this morning at an early hour, at his home in east Payette. Mr. Wiliams has long been a resident of the Payette Valley and the news of his death will sadden the hearts of many people who have known him for many years. We have heard of no funeral arrangements, but will publish an appropriate obituary next week.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, May 27, 1920)

OBITUARY OF DAVID WILLIAMS

"There is a reaper whose name is death,
And with His sycle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain with a breath.
And the flowers that grow between."

Of a truth of these poetic words, we are again reminded in the death of David H. Williams who fell under the stroke of the sickle as bearded grain, ripe for the shock. He lived a long and useful life.

He was born in Monogeheia Co, Virginia, February 24, 1846 and left us to enter that abundant life spoken of by Christ in the Gospel of John, May 20, 1920, aged 74 years, 2 mo., and 26 days.

He was most happily married at Jackson, Ohio, June 25th, 1870 to Amelia A. Stover. Had Mr. Williams lived, this worthy couple would have celebrated their Golden Wedding in June. The union was blessed with four children still living: Mrs. Adia Bowmar of Cove, Arkansas; W. R. Williams; Mary E. McClure, and Sadie M. Krost all of Payette. Besides the children and wife there are one brother, two sisters and twelve grandchildren besides a host of friends who live after him. For these the hour is dark but they sorrow not as those who have no hope.

His Church work dated from early life. He was converted at the age of 17 and fellowshipped with the Methodist Church. Upon moving from Nebraska to Idaho he chose the Church of God at Payette and his life has been a blessing to the Church and a glory to God. As a believer he has awakened with the Savior's likeness. He confessed Christ before men and Jesus will confess him before the Father. Brother Williams was blind for a number of years in this life but now he can see. We lay the earthly tabernacles away but the spirit has gone to God "where the many mansions be."

Funeral services were conducted from the Church of God by Evangelist J. E. Barbour and his pastor, rev. A. E. Houser. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, May 27, 1920)

Mr. D. H. Williams passed away last Thursday at his home in Payette. He formerly lived on the bench near Fruitland. He was seventy-four years old; was born in Virginia and lived in Ohio and Nebraska before moving here eighteen years ago. He became a member of the Methodist Church when a boy seventeen years of age and remained a Methodist until about eight years ago when he united with the Church of God. He lost his eye sight two years ago but enjoyed going to church and listening to the truths of God. He was taken sick at church Sunday morning, May 16th with tonsillitis and seemed his system was not able to throw off the poison. The funeral was held in Payette at the church of God Sunday at 2:30p.m. He leaves a wife, one son and three daughters, one brother and one sister, all of whom were here but one daughter who's home is in Arkansas. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many Fruitland friends. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, June 10, 1920
FRENCH, COLEMAN

PROMINENT PIONEER CALLED TO REST

Coleman S. French, one of Payette County's most respected citizens, died at his home near New Plymouth Saturday evening at 7 o'clock after a long continued illness. He had been in failing health for several years but was not confined to his bed but a few days. Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Knight when the largest procession of sorrowing friends ever witnessed, followed to the last resting place at the New Plymouth Cemetery.

Mr. French was highly respected not only in his own community but throughout the state of Idaho. He was one of the early settlers in the Payette Valley and was one of the main factors in the upbuilding of Southern Idaho. He was a good neighbor and will be greatly missed in his community.

Coleman S. French was born November 27, 1847 at Borrie, Vermont and departed this life June 5th, 1920, age 72 years, 6 months and 9 days. He was a graduate of the Borrie Academy, taught school one year, moved to Chicago in 1866, and later to Marshalltown where he was in the employ of the Iowa Central Railroad for 20 years; then moved to the State of Ohio where he started a wholesale Drygoods store, and came to Idaho in 1898 where he continued to live until the time of his death. (Parkview Cemetery)

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, 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, July 08, 1920
MILLER, ELSIE

The funeral of Mrs. Elsie E. Miller, wife of H. W. Miller who died at her home near French Tuesday morning after a continued illness was held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. M. D. Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to Idaho from Independence, Iowa, eight years ago. They were the parents of 14 children, 7 having preceded their mother to the better world. Mrs. Miller was 64 years of age and has been a member of the M.E. Church since childhood. The sympathy of many friends in this community is extended to the bereaved family. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, July 22, 1920
HODGE, MINNIE ESTER

The funeral of Mrs. B. F. Hodge who died at her home in Payette early Friday morning after an illness of but a few days, was held at the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Thomas Ashworth, assisted at the grave by the Royal Neighbors. Interment took place in Riverside cemetery.

Minnie Ester Ringer was born in Chariton County, Mo., December 18, 1882, and moved with her parents to Colorado when a child 5 years of age, and later to the state of Oregon, and to this county 21 years ago settling on Little Willow Creek. she was united in marriage January 1st to B. F. Hodge. To this union three children were born, one of whom died in infancy. Besides a husband she leaves to mourn her early departure, two daughters, Zella and Vergie, aged eleven and twelve years, a mother, Mrs. C. C. Ringer, two sisters, Mrs. Jasper Roe of Willow Creek, Mrs. J. G. Stull of Durke, Oregon, and a brother, Herbert of Nampa, Idaho.

Mrs. Hodge was a kind woman, a good neighbor and loved by those who knew her best. Her chief aim in life was the care of her family who will keenly feel the loss of a wife and mother, and especially the two little girls who will miss the mothers care and training. The sympathy of a large circle of friends will be extended to the bereaved ones in their saddest hour. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, August 19, 1920
FRAZIER, BESSIE

MRS. T. H. FRAZIER

This community was greatly shocked when it was learned that Mrs. T. H. Frazier, living one mile south of Payette had suddenly passed away after but a few hours illness. The writer is not in possession of the facts to give a full and complete obituary, but the sudden passing of this good woman is sad indeed, as she leaves besides her husband, two small children who will keenly feel the loss of a mother's care and training. Mrs. Frazier was born in Iowa, August 3rd, 1890, being at the time of her death but a few days over 30 years of age. The funeral services were held this Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock at the Christian church conducted by Rev. H. E. Mowe. The deceased, besides her immediate family leaves to mourn her loss, a father and mother, four brothers and three sisters. The mother , one sister and two brothers from Iowa arrived last evening to be present at the funeral. Mr. Frazier's two sisters, one from Bend, Oregon, and one from Iowa and one from Nampa are also here. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier have lived in this vicinity for many years and have made many acquaintances and near friends who will not only feel the loss of a dear friend, but will offer their sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this their saddest hour. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, August 26, 1920
ANDERSON, ALLEN RICHARD

DR. ALLEN ANDERSON DIED

The community was saddened last Tuesday evening when it was learned that Dr. Allen Anderson of Ontario had passed away at the Ontario hospital from effects of a carbuncle. Dr. Anderson grew to young manhood on the Fruitland Bench and only recently commenced to practice in Ontario. - An obituary will be published next week.

Payette Enterprise (September 2, 1920)

ALLEN RICHARD ANDERSON

Allen Richard Anderson was born August 1, 1890, at Cokata, Minnesota, and departed from this life Tuesday, August 24, 1920, at 4:45 o'clock p.m., at Holy Rosary Hospital, Ontario, Oregon, aged thirty years and twenty-four days. Death was due to pneumonia.

He moved to Provo, Utah, with his parents when quite young, where he spent eleven years, and from there he came with them to Fruitland, Idaho, where his home has been until last March when he entered the firm of Dr. Weese and Dr. Fortner of Ontario, Oregon. He graduated from the Payette High School in 1911, studied for two years in the University of Idaho, where he prepared for a five year course in the University of Minnesota, where he graduated in medicine. After a year spent in the service of this country he took a six month's post graduate course in internal medicine at Harvard university, and for these brief months since March has practiced medicine in Ontario, passing the examination in Oregon.

Dr. Anderson was baptized and confirmed in the Swedish Lutheran Church at Payette when a child and ever after remained a member. The deceased leaves to mourn his going away a host of good friends. Those who feel the loss most are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, who were called from Riverside, California, upon learning of his serious illness, his brother, Earnest V. of Parma; his sister, Florence M., and the young woman who was to have been his life companion. -Contributed

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 02, 1920
NODLE, ABRAHAM

After a long and useful life, living true to the teachings of his Lord and Savior, Abraham Nodle passed peacefully away at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. H. Bowman, in the north part of town Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Mr. Nodle was born in Portage County, Ohio, March 28th, 1822; emigrated with his parents' to Iowa in 1857, in which state he resided until 1894. He was united in marriage January 22, 1857 to Sarah Anne Nee Ogden at Maquota, Iowa. Six children were born to bless this union of whom but two are now living, A. T. Nodle who now resides in the state of Washington, and Mrs. C. H. Bowman of this city.

In 1894 he moved with his wife to Butte, Montana, and two years later moved by team to Weiser, Idaho and settled on a 20 acre orchard tract where he continued to live until 1908 when he came to Payette to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. C. H. Bowman, his wife having preceded him to the better world that year. He continued to live at the Bowman home until death called him to his reward, August 31st, being at the time over 87 years of age.

Mr. and Mrs. Nodle both united with the Brethren Church in early life and continued to live true and faithful to the teachings of that organization to the end. Short services were held at the Bowman home this Thursday afternoon, the procession then went to Weiser where the funeral was held from the Brethren Church. Interment was made in the Weiser cemetery beside his wife.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 23, 1920
HURD, HAROLD

INFANT CHILD PASSES AWAY

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hurd died at their home in Whitley Bottom early Tuesday morning at the age of one month. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the home conducted by Rev. C. W. Buell, pastor of the Baptist church of Payette. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery. The family have the sympathy of many friends in this community. (Riverside Cemetery)

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many neighbors and friends who so kindly gave their assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear baby. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hurd

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index - Harold Hurd was born 8-15-1920 and died 9-21-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 23, 1920
BLOYD, J. W.

FORMER PAYETTE PASTOR IS DEAD

Rev. J. W. Bloyd, for a number of years Pastor of the local Church of God, passed away at his home in Wellington, Kansas, August 24th in his 75th year. Such is the word received by some of his old friends in Payette. He will be greatfully remembered by his many friends here for his love of souls, self denial, and kindly service.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 30, 1920
POWELL, JENNIE

Mrs. C. C. POWELL

The many friends both at Fruitland and Payette will be sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. C. C. Powell at Corvallis, Ore. The Powells were former residents of Fruitland, having lived there many years before going to Corvallis to make their home. Heart failure is said to be the cause of her death. The body arrived this morning on No. 4. So far no funeral arrangements have been made but it will very likely be held Sunday in Fruitland. Mrs. Powell's son, Walter L. West, of McKees, Penn., is expected to arrive for the funeral. Besides her husband and son Walter, she is survived by tow sons, Harry of Fruitland, and C. K. of Corvallis. An obituary will be published next week.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, October 7, 1920)

JENNIE A POWELL

The community was shocked and saddened Wednesday when the news was given out of the death of Mrs. Jennie A. Powell, wife of C. C. Powell, which occurred Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock, caused by a stroke of apoplexy, when she was seen to fall at the fate of her home, In Corvallis, Oregon. She had passed away before anyone could reach her side.

Jennie A. Powell was born in Salem, Pennsylvania, Sept 13, 1857, and died in Corvallis, Oregon, Tuesday evening. September 23rd, 1920, aged 63 years, and 15 days. In 1883 she was married to Walter L. West of McKeesport, Pa., he having died in 1885. One son was born of the first marriage. In 1887 she was married to Charles C. Powell of Plattsburg, Mo. To them were born two sons, C.K. and Harry. They resided in Missouri twenty-one years, then removed to Colorado, where they lived two years, and in 1911 moved to Payette, where they have since resided, until March of this year they went to Corvallis, for Mr. Powell's health.

The body was brought to Payette last Thursday morning, accompanied by the husband and C. K. Powell and wife, awaiting the arrival of her son, Mr. West from McKeesport, who arrived Saturday evening. A husband, three sons and five grandchildren survive.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church, Payette, and the sermon preached by the pastor, Rev. Clyde Walker, assisted by Rev. Van Deusen of the Fruitland M.E. Church. The body was interred in the cemetery at Ontario, surrounded by a host of loving friends and the family and the abundance of flowers as a taken of esteem and love.

Mrs. Powell endeared herself to all who knew her. Her's was a bright, sunny nature and her helpfulness and cheery spirit will be missed by many and the niche in the home never filled. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 20, 1920
BAKER, JAMES

James Baker, living near Payette died Wednesday from effects of a cancer. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock, at the Methodist Church. An obituary notice will be published next week. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, September 30, 1920
KING, ELIZABETH

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth King who died Sunday evening, was held at the C. W. Johnson home, Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Knight of New Plymouth.

Elizabeth Ruff was born in Tennessee, July 18, 1831 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Johnson, Sept. 26, 1920, age 89 years, 2 months and 8 days. She moved with her parents from Tennessee to Mississippi when a young girl, and in 1854 was married to Alex King.

To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters. The boys died when quite young. The daughters are: Mrs. C. W. Johnson of near Payette, and Mrs. John Applegate of New Plymouth.

Since the death of her husband in 1906, Grandma King had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Johnson. She is also survived by grand-children and great grand-children to the number of 25. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 14, 1920
GREEN, ANNETT

MRS. ANNETT P. GREEN

Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. J. Tunis, September 4th, 1920, Mrs. Annett P. Green of Independence, Oregon, at the age of 71 years. Mrs. Tunis is her only child. Mrs. Green's husband died in June of this year. She was a member of the Congregational Church and W. R. C. at Independence. The funeral will be held at the Veatch chapel Monday, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. A. M. Spangler will have charge of the services and the remains will be interred in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. W.R.C. will hold services at the grave. - Contributed

Mrs. Green was formerly a resident of Payette, having lived on N. Sixth Street a few years ago.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 14, 1920
COFFEE, BEN

BEN COFFEE ENDS LIFE

Ben Coffee, a resident of Washoe Bottom, committed suicide sometime during Thursday night by shooting himself through the heart with a shotgun. His body was found about noon Friday by Mr. Pettit, a neighbor who was passing by and stopped at his home on the C.F. Draper ranch, as had been his usual custom. When Mr. Pettit entered the house -- a small tenement house on the Draper ranch -- he found the lifeless body in a pool of blood lying on the bed with the upper part of the body uncovered and a shot-gun under the covers where it had been kicked to the foot of the bed by the recoil of the charge. It was evident the gun was discharged by means of using his toe on the trigger. The charge entered the body directly over the heart causing instant death. Mr. Pettit at once notified Sheriff Jeffries who immediately went to the scene in company with County Attorney R.E. Haynes and Undertaker Glenn Landon who brought the remains to Lauers' Undertaking Parlor. As the evidence at hand showed clearly a case of suicide, no inquest was held. Domestic trouble is supposed to have been the cause of the rash act. Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The deceased was 33 years of age and leaves a wife, a mother, one sister and one brother. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 21, 1920
SHEPHARD, JOHN

Just before going to press we learn the sad news of the death of John Shephard which occurred at Caldwell Tuesday, following an operation a few days before. We have no further particulars but will endeavor to publish an obituary next week.

Payette Enterprise (October 28, 1920)

LIFE HISTORY OF JOHN SHEPHERD

John Shepherd was born March 2, 1891 and departed this life Oct. 19, 1920. He was therefore aged 29 years, 7 months and 17 days. No age is immune to death.

Brother Shepherd was cut down in the prime of life. Now we are reminded of the words of Saint James where he declares, "What is queer life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little while, and then vanisheth away." He happily married Miss Ellen Davis a little more than a year ago who survives him and is deeply sensible of her great loss of the arm upon which she leaned. Death never waits for our revelation to make its abode. How true are the words: "Death floats upon every passing breeze, That perils every heart."

He is also survived by his aged blind father, his mother, three brothers; Frank, Henry and Fred, and three sisters; Almeda, Mary and Martha. To all these the hour is truly dark yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. His earthly tabernacle is laid away but the Spirit has gone to God who gave it. He confessed Christ here and Christ will confess him before the Father.

Under the labors of Rev. T. W. Turpin, he was converted and fellowshipped with the Church of God. He was one who carried in life the stamp of noble manhood. Since making his home at Ontario he was a constant attendant of the Baptist church.

He served his day and generation and fell asleep, "Asleep in Jesus' blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes."

Funeral services took place at the Ontario Baptist Church, Rev. Argyl Houser in charge, assisted by Rev. Blum. Interment in Ontario Cemetery.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 28, 1920
JOHNSON, EDITH

The funeral service of little Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, was held at 3 o'clock Tuesday at the home of Grandpa and Grandma Johnson in the southeast part of town. Edith was a bright little girl, 2 years, 7 months old, and was only sick four or five days. Her death was a great shock to her parents and grandparents.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, she was born 4-8-1918 and died 10-25-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 28, 1920
SINNOTT, ELIZABETH

The funeral service of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sinnott was held at their home in Whitley Bottom Thursday, October 21st. Elizabeth Sinnott was only ten days old, but will be greatly missed by her parents.

Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Elizabeth Sinnott was born 10-9-1920 and died 10-20-1920. ch

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 11, 1920
POWELL, FRANK

RECEIVES HIS FINAL SUMMONS
OBITUARY OF F. M. POWELL

"After the burden and heat of the day.
The starry calm of night. After the rough and toilsome way,
A sleep in the robes of white, O sweet is the slumber wherewith the King
Hath called the weary to rest. For sleeping they hear the angels sing;
they lean on the Master's breast."

How fitting these words in memory of one who served his day and generation well.

He was born in Missouri March 19, 1857, and departed this life at his home on Sixth Street, Nov. 4, 1920. His age, therefore, was 63 years, 7 months and 15 days. No age is immune to the attack of death and death never waits for our revelation to make its abode.

In Missouri, at an early age, he was converted and was a member of an M.E. church there. Upon moving to Payette, he chose the Church of God and was a consistent Christian. So close was his walk with the Master - that as others looked upon him they saw Christ.

In the year 1887 he was married to Miss Huffman and this union was blessed with four sons all living. They are: William of Portland; David of Pocatello; Tillsman of Payette; and Alex in California. His wife died in 1904 and in 1906 he was again happily married to Mrs. Mills of Payette. All these loved ones a sister, Mrs. Keele of Payette, and many relatives and friends live to mourn their loss. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. His earthly tabernacle has been laid away but the Spirit has gone to God where the "many mansions be." We shall meet beyond the river is the peculiar hope of the Christian.

Now another faithful member of the Payette church is gone. As one by one these old soldiers of the cross pass on we wonder, "Who will take their places?" He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services at the Church of God conducted by his Pastor, Rev. A. E. Houser, who spoke from Rev. 14:13. Interment in Payette cemetery. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 18, 1920
JACOBSON, CARL

It is with feelings of deepest sorrow that the Enterprise records the death of Carl Jacobsen which occurred at the Sanitarium in Hot Lake, Oregon, Monday evening, November 15th at 9:15 o'clock.

The sad intelligence was received by telephone immediately after he had passed away, and within a few minutes was transferred to relatives and near friends, casting a deep feeling of gloom over the entire town.

He was taken suddenly ill on Monday, October 25th, and on Wednesday evening, accompanied by his wife, Father and Mother, and Mrs. Ida Wells, was taken to Hot Lake, Oregon where, on the following morning a surgical operation was performed disclosing an acute case of appendicitis and other complications of a critical nature. From this he seemed to rally and great hopes were entertained for his recovery. A week later complications began to developed, necessitating another operation on November 11th, from which he never recovered, notwithstanding the fact that every means known to medical science, was given and the tender care of loving hands.

With death there is always sadness but in the loss of this noble young man it is more than usual. He was young and in the prime of life with every bright prospect before him. His was a happy home, unmarred by harsh words or neglect - a home where affection and devotion abounded; a devoted wife who surrendered all and was with him through his sickness to the end; two sweet children who will miss the father's tender care and training; a father and mother whom he loved and honored and who relied upon his advice and assistance in all business affairs. For years he has cheerfully carried the load of responsibility and relieved his father of business cares. When there seemed to be so much depending on him and he could be illy spared, we ask, "why should he be taken?" There is no answer; Death is no respector of person.

Carl was not like many young men of this day and age. He had no bad habits. He was clean, honest, upright and was held with most high esteem by the entire community. His highest aim, was to do what he knew to be right. The writer has known him since a boy and can say from personal knowledge, he was a good boy and grew to be a good man. Good deeds in this world will be rewarded in the next.

It is true his loss will be most keenly felt in his immediate family and by near relatives, but not them alone. He will be missed in the town and community. He was a member of the City Council where he took an active part in the affairs of the city, and where his business judgment and ability will be greatly missed. The City Council was in session when the sad news of his death came. Mayor Woodward, at once, ordered the Flag on the City Hall lowered to half mast in honor of the departed member of the City Council.

He was converted and became a member of the Christian church when a boy 16 years of age. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen in good standing where he carried insurance for the protection of his family which he loved and cherished.

Those who will feel the loss of his early departure are; first, and most of all, his grief stricken wife who, when a child, was his school mate where their love and devotion grew, culminating in their union on June 5th, 1908; his two children - Noland, age 11 years, who is a manly little fellow, bearing his burden of grief bravely and who will be a great comfort to his mother in her sad bereavement, and little Wilma, age 3; a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Jacobsen; two sisters and one brother; Mrs. John Sur and Arma Jacobsen of Payette, and Dr. A. M. Jacobsen of Pocatello; and other near relatives who were all present at the funeral.

Carl was but 33 years, 7 months and 19 days old. He was born in Payette March 27th, 1887 and was united in marriage to Miss Bird Wells, June 5th, 1908.

Funeral services were held from the home this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mowe pastor of the Christian Church, where many gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. The many beautiful floral offerings which covered the casket and decorated the room gave testimony of love and respect. Interment took place in the Riverside Cemetery where the body was tenderly laid to its last resting place. Many are the friends who will extend their heartfelt sympathy to the relatives in their sad affliction. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 18, 1920
EDGECOMB, ORLO

FUNERAL OF ORLO H. EDGECOMB

The mortal remains of Orlo H. Edgecomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Edgecomb, who was drowned near Bordeaux, France January 2, 1919 were interred in the family plot in beautiful Roe Hill Cemetery, Sunday, November 7th.

The body was escorted from the Hennessey funeral home to the Presbyterian church by the American Legion boys, Red Cross women and the Masonic lodge. The precession was headed by the Missouri Valley band and the Caisson on which the casket rested was banked with beautiful flowers.

The services at the church were conducted by Rev. Bell, assisted by Rev. Price and the Presbyterian choir. The church was crowded to overflowing by sorrowing friends.

Rev. Bell was very comforting in his words to the bereaved family and inspiring to the many young men in uniform who were present.

After the services at the church the cortege again formed for the march to the cemetery.

At the grave the Masonic lodge took charge and consigned the body to its last resting place with their beautiful impressive ceremonies.

At the conclusion, the firing squad stepped forward and fired three volleys over the open grave of their fallen comrade, then the sweet mournful notes of the bugle were heard blowing taps which was the close of the services by friends, neighbors and comrade to a fallen hero - Missouri Valley (Iowa) Times

It will be remembered that Mr. Edgecomb was one of Payette's most respected citizens at the time of leaving Payette for Overseas. He was the head miller for the Payette Mills for several years and helped much in placing that establishment on a solid business foundation. He was an honored member of Washoe Lodge No 28 A.F. and A.M., and also a member of the Y.M.C.A.

He was a brother of Mrs. E. W. Madsen of the Fruitland Bench and he had many friends here who extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 25, 1920
SHEARER, HUGH

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. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, November 25, 1920
POWELL, C. C.

Mr. C. C. Powell, a highly respected citizen of this section, passed away at the home of his son Harry Powell, near Fruitland, Monday, Nov. 15th, after a short illness. Grief over the loss of his wife but a few weeks ago, probably hastened his death. Mr. and Mrs. Powell were well and favorably known both at Payette and Fruitland where they have lived and made many warm friends. Mr. Powell was born at Plattsburg, Mo., January 9th, 1855. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Anna A. West, December 22, 1887, and moved to Colorado in 1909, and to Idaho in 1911. He leaves two sons, Harry Powell of Fruitland, and C. K. Powell of Corvallis, Oregon; also four brothers; John A. Powell, Betrand, Mo.; J. L. Powell of Perrine, Mo.; M.R. Powell of Long Beach, Calif.; and Will Powell of Vernal, Utah. Funeral services were held from the M.E. Church at Fruitland Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. W. VanDusen. Interment was made in the Ontario Cemetery.

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 02, 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 Enterprise
Thursday, December 02, 1920
ALSPAUGH, HARRIETT

A GOOD MOTHER CALLED

Sadness again visited this community when the news was given out announcing the death of Mrs. M. W. Alspaugh which occurred at her home on Sixth Street Tuesday morning at one o'clock, after several weeks of suffering. The immediate cause of her death, we understand, was cancer of the stomach. Thus a kind mother, a devoted wife is taken, leaving a vacancy in the home that can never be filled.

Harriet Adelaid Anderson was born at Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Ind., December 15th, 1870, and departed this life November 30, 1920 at her home in Payette, being at the time of her death, 49 years, 11 months and 15 days old. She was united in marriage to Moses William Alspaugh at Cadiz, Henry Co, Ind., Nov. 17, 1887. Eleven children were born to bless this home, two of whom preceded her, in infancy.

Mrs. Alspaugh became converted to the Christian faith when a child and has lived a true Christian life to the last. Besides a husband, she leaves nine children to mourn her loss, and to follow her Christian example; Earl M. Alspaugh of Rupert, Idaho; Mrs. Hava L. Clevenger, Rupert, Idaho; Mrs. Clara V. Harkins, Burley, Idaho; Mrs. Cleo J. Graves, Payette, Idaho; Mrs. Flossie M. Frost, Esbon, Kansas; Bufford M. Alspaugh of Payette; Waunetta C., Mildred B., and Ruby W., who are living at home; besides one sister and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at two o'clock this Thursday afternoon at the Church of God, conducted by Rev. Argyl Houser, Pastor. Interment took place in Riverside Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Alspaugh, together with their family, have only been residents of Payette since last spring but during that time they have made a host of friends whom we know will extend to this bereaved family their sincere sympathy in their time of sorrow. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 16, 1920
SUMMERS, EVADNA

Mrs. Evadna Summers died at her home in the west part of town Monday, December 13th of pneumonia, after a short illness. She came to Payette with her son about two months ago from Lander, Wyoming. She was born at Pequa, Ohio, August 13th, 1852, being at the time of her death, a few months over 68 years of age. No further information of the deceased is known to us other than she was a believer in the Christian faith and during her time in Payette she attended the Church of God. She leaves to mourn her death, one son, Charles W. Summers of Payette. Funeral services were held from the Church of God Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. E. Houser, pastor.

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 16, 1920
HANSEN, LARS

After an illness extending over many weeks, Lars Hansen died here on the 14th of February of heart trouble and dropsy. About a month ago he was brought here from his homestead near Sweet for medical care, and although everything was done to restore him to health he failed rapidly and passed away Monday evening at ?:15. Mr. Hansen's sickness and death was particularly sad in view of the fact that he had no relatives in this country, and being almost a stranger, very few friends, but those few saw to it that he wanted for nothing. The deceased was 44 years of age and leaves relatives in Fyen, Denmark. The remains were laid to rest in the Kennedy cemetery. (Applegate-Kennedy Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 23, 1920
RHOADS, GEORGE THOMAS

PROMINENT CITIZENS CALLED
GEORGE THOMAS RHOADS

was buried on Tuesday, Dec. 21st, 1920. The services being in the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, assisted in the music by Mrs. Eastman and Mrs. McDonald. The Yeomen also added their ritual service at the grave.

Mr. Rhoads was born in Ottawa, Ill., July 13th, 1866, and died in Payette, Idaho, December 19, 1920. In the state of his birth there remain an aged mother, three brothers and three sisters, with yet another sister in Beinet, Syria, where her husband is a faculty member of the Syrian Protestant College.

The subject of this sketch came west in 1887, and while at the Government School at Sisseton, S. Dak., met Christina De Loeuw who became his wife, the Mrs. Rhoads we all know so well.

In 1902 they came to Payette with the three boys, George Wesley, John Webster, and Stephen G. and a little girl, Marian. To this group another boy Harry was added in the Payette home. These five grew up here, and are so well known that little needs be spoken. The three older boys did however make a military record that should not be passed without mention, since it was their father's experience that probably gave them the impulse to join the State Guards. He served his country in that capacity when a young man, and one after another as they grew up, they pledged themselves to the same loyalty. One result of this is that the second son, John Webster, lies buried in a little French burying ground, having made the last full measure of sacrifice in defense of Democracy. The other two served as they were commanded in the carnage overseas, but returned to enjoy the blessing of peace and longer life. Marian is married to Emmett Morrell; their home is in Pocatello. Harry is nearing the end of his course in our High School.

Beside the persons mentioned as having part in the funeral there were so many others, individuals and organizations that offered their help and brot flowers to literally hide the casket that it needs only a few added words to say all that can be said in honor of a man, husband, father, citizen. Very unpretentious, he yet so lived that nobody hesitated to call on him for personal help, or public service. Neither did any one ever doubt where to find him on questions of right and civic duty. He sought to make all his part of the world a fit place for boys and girls to grow up in, and parents never felt alarm when their young people were at the Rhoads home. He did not accomplish this alone for he had a worth helpmate. But he never shirked his part in helping making it so. He sought the opportunity to speak the right work in season and all who knew him intimately will testify that he succeeded beyond the measure of most men. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 23, 1920
ENSIGN, CHARLES

PROMINENT CITIZENS CALLED
CHARLES H. ENSIGN

Last Monday, December 20th we carried to the last resting place the remains of a man who has helped to make very much of the city of Payette.

Charles H. Ensign came here from Cando, North Dakota, in 1900, and since that time he and his wife, Mrs. Adeline Rose (English) have maintained a home, and helped sustain schools, and churches for their five children: Ethel Lisle (Now Mrs. A. J. Hansel); Leslie English, (Died Sept. 25th, 1917); Claude Frederic, (who got three days out toward France); Vivian Juanita; Hazel Bell, (now Mrs. Clarence C. Larson), all of whom are well and favorably known by Payette citizens universally.

Mr. Ensign was born in South Warsaw, New York, December 1st, 1851. At the age of seven he was brot by his parents to Wisconsin, and when he was a man of 35, he came to North Dakota, where he found his wife, and where they lived fourteen years and ? the part of a trusted citizen, county townsman, School Commissioner, Deputy County Auditor, Deputy County Clerk, Post Master and vice president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Society. Since coming to Payette he has been a Contractor and Builder, and his hand print is on many of the best houses in our city.

One thing he has left as a remembrance that is duplicated in but few cases. He has preserved the line of his ancestry and posterity from 24 years after the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers to the birth of Frederic Hansel (of Fruitland) the last grandson, born July 9, 1919.

Mr. Ensign's death was a surprise and shock to most of us. We knew he had not been rugged for several months, but when his death sickness seized him, it progressed so rapidly that we could scarcely believe the word "he is dead." The funeral service was at the Presbyterian church conducted by the pastor, and completed at the cemetery by the Modern Woodmen of America, in which he held a membership, as well as in the Order of Yeomen. (Riverside Cemetery)

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, December 23, 1920
MORDHORST, GEORGE, JR.

Once more death has taken from our community another respected citizen, George Mordhorst, Jr., who has been a sufferer for the past two years with that dread disease, tuberculosis. He passed away at the home of his parents north of Payette early Wednesday morning. Not being in possession of the particulars we are unable to publish an appropriate obituary. George was a young man highly respected and was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mordhorst who have lived in this community for the past twenty years. He was born in Iowa, Feb. 22, 1893. Besides a father and mother, he is survived by six brothers and two sisters. One brother made the supreme sacrifice and now lies buried into battle field of France. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home conducted by Rev. Carl Rueggeberg. (Riverside Cemetery)

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