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These pages are from Pam
Brown, from Grace Culbertson's Scrapbook M’cullough Murdered by
Local Parties, is Belief Strangers Could not Have
Escaped, and Would not Have Stories are being whispered about today that the dead man had some very bitter enemies who would be very glad to see him out of the way. No names are being mentioned in connection with the case, nor can much be learned as to why anyone should desire to see McCullough dead. The quarrel, if there has been one, was of a personal nature and the crime was committed in a spirit of revenge. There is much talk about the crime and stories of revenge will not down. Those who believe that local parties are involved in the crime advance many arguments to support their claims. On of the strongest points is the escape of the bandits from the valley, or at least their successful eluding of all pursuers. It is not believed that strangers could have gotten away so easily, as the whole valley was completely guarded within a short time. A completed cordon of men was soon thrown out around Haines and all avenues of escape closely guarded within a short time after the shooting. Strangers dropping into Haines merely for the purpose of holding up the saloon would not have been able to get away in the dead of night without running into some of the guards. The country all round Haines was thoroughly scoured but no trace could be found of the fleeing men. The most importune clue was picked up yesterday afternoon, but it did not bring results. East of Haines the track was found of two men who were carefully avoiding all farm houses and generally keeping away from the roads. This trail was traced last night to a point north of North Powder, and there it was lost, owing to the darkness. The men were evidently headed toward Ladds canyon and men were sent from this city to La Grande last night to take up the chase there. The trail was taken up again this morning at day light, but was lost when the men entered the canyon. No strangers were seen yesterday going down the canyon to La Grande, and the tracks indicated that the men had been traveling in day light, when they could see plainly where they were going. The way in which McCullough was shot down is also claimed to show that the killing was in a spirit of revenge. The other parties in the saloon made no resistance to the bandits, and the masked men made no effort to rob them or molest them in any way. If they had been professional bad men it is believed both of them would have fired when the trouble began instead of the one man killing McCullough. The first bullet which struck McCullough was probably the fatal shot, and as the injured man fell as his assailant leaned over the bar and sent another bullet through his body,. Then he turned and fled and made good his escape. The first shot apparently entered the side, passed through the heart, came out through the breast, and lodged in his arm. The second shot was fired as the man feel, entering his back and coming out through his breast. It looks very much as if the murderer was taking no chances on having his man escape alive. Nearly all the pursuers, except those working under the personal direction of Sheriff and, have been called in. Only a few men are now running down the unexplored trails and clues, but there is no hope of any one being caught. The crime is one of the most brutal and cold blooded that has been committed in this part of the country for some time and the people of Haines are greatly worked up over it. With the failure to capture the bandits it is believed that experienced detectives will be employed to ferret out the criminals if possible. The people of Haines are leaving no stone unturned to capture the men if possible, and have offered a reward of $500 for the capture and conviction of the murderer. The county court yesterday afternoon offered a reward of $1000. This afternoon about 3 o’clock a posse of Baker men left in two automobiles for North Powder, near which place a trail was found. They took with them the two hounds belong in Union and will attempt to follow the trail. According to the Sheriffs office there has been no new developments and this is no more clues now than at the time the crime was committed. Funeral Held Today The funeral of Edward C. McCullough was held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from his home in Haines and hundreds of friends attended the last sad rites. Having been born and raised near Haines, he was well known and friends came from miles around to extend their sympathy to his sorrowing wife and parents. Scores of people were unable to gain entrance into the house for the funeral services, but followed the body to its final resting place. The services were conducted by the Haines lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he was a member. Many Elks from this city were in attendance at the services, he being a member of the local lodge. (Edward McCullough born 6/3/1882, died 2/28/1911) County School Supt. Pays First Official Visit Mrs. Gertrude Parker Well Please With Progress Rock Creek School is Making. Mrs. Gertrude Parker who has recently taken her position as county school superintendent, yesterday paid her first official visit to a school in the county, visiting the Rock Creek school three miles from Haines which is under the able supervision of Mrs. Fay Christiansen and Miss Leola Davidson. Mrs. Parker visited the school at the request of the Parent-Teacher’s association of the district and the directors and teachers and witnessed the standardization of the school, a goal that has long been sought by those interested. About 25 people were in attendance and in the talk which Mrs. Parker gave she stated that she felt well repaid for her first visit and considered the splendid response which she was accorded a good omen for visits which she has planned to other districts. She also complimented the school on its commendable activities and spoke in appreciation of the efforts they were putting forth to make their school of the finest in the county. Miss Leola Davidson and Mrs. Fay Culbertson submitted a suggestion to the association which was instantly voted upon and carried to have the last day of the school year a home coming celebration for every teacher, pupil and parent who has ever in any way had an interest in Rock Creek school. Those who find that they cannot be present will be urged to send a letter which shall be read to those present. During the noon hour a bounteous banquet was served. (1921) “Home Coming Day” “Home Coming Day,” the closing feature of the term at Rock Creek school which was held Saturday was a wonderful success in every way, according to Mrs. Gertrude Parker, county school superintendent, who with Mrs. Eva Currey, supervisor of teacher’s training and Mrs. J. T. Fyfer motored with Mr. W. S. Bowers, clerk of Baker’s schools, to the big celebration leaving here early in the morning. State Superintendent Churchill who had arrived in Baker previously was also one of the party and the drive to Rock Creek was ideal. The school grounds and house had been decorated with firs and flags offset with paper drapes which made the scene very attractive. Each of the 250 guests registered at the gate and were given a badge telling their name so that introductions were unnecessary. The main event of the morning was the entertainment by
the pupils of the two rooms, on the platform which had been erected in
the school yard and which gave the whole enjoyable affair such a “homey”
atmosphere. The afternoon began with an assembly of all the teachers present who had ever taught at Rock Creek and an impromptu speech by each one. Mr. Asa Brown was master of ceremonies and introduced the principal speaker and honor guest of the day, Superintendent J. A. Churchill who had made the trip across the state to be present at the standardization of the first school which has achieved that distinction in Baker county. His remarks were listened to with interest by all present for nearly every one in the gathering had at some time been under the personal supervision of Prof. Churchill and felt more than a usual response to his remarks “because they knew him.” Mrs. Gertrude Parker spoke on Standardization and what it meant to her and expressed herself as trusting that the Rock Creek had set a good example to all other schools and that more would be standardized this coming term. “Too high praise cannot be given Mrs. Fay Christensen and Miss Lola Davidson who have had charge of the pupils of Rock Creek for the past two years and who have been so ably supported by the members of the Parent-Teachers’ association of that community,” was the way Mrs. Parker concluded her remarks. The two who planned and made the unique gathering a success are retiring from the profession this term to the regret of their many friends. Baker High School Senior To Take Charge Of School Miss Faye Culbertson, a high school senior who has been taking the teacher’s training course, will leave Saturday to take charge of the school district No. 79, to complete the term left vacant by the resignation of Miss Alvie Snyder. Miss Culbertson will be graduated at the close of this term at the Baker high school. Pupils At Durkee Give
Good Program
A bootblack drill by 13 boys, a flower drill by the girls and an Indian drill showing the Redman in peace and war, all in costume, showed much training. An address by C. O. Hindman, Baker to the graduates, preceded presentation of diplomas to the following pupils: Arthur Powell, ? Cady, Anna Moura, Ruth and Fay Culbertson of the tenth grade; Ver? Clark, and Ralps Ells of the ninth grade and Randell Kirby, Ivan Thompson, Wilbur Baisley and Fred Powell of the eighth grade. These pupils have just completed the state examination and received excellent grades not only reflecting much credit themselves, but to their teacher, J. Sturgill as well. Another Pioneer Gone Mr. VanDuyn was born in Ohio in 1845 and moved with his parents to Davis County, Iowa, in 1855. He served as sergeant of Co. I, 15th Iowa infantry from 1861 to the cease of the war. In 1869 he entered a homestead near Pleasant Hill. In 1873 he was appointed sheriff to fill vacancy and in succeeding years he was deputy county clerk, clerk of the district court, county clerk, and state representative. Along with the duties of these offices he was an abstractor of titles; for years holding the position as secretary of the Saline County Abstract Association. He was married in 1870 to Miss Luca A. Dawson, of Pleasant Hill, to which union five children were born, all of whom, with the wife survive him. Four daughters, Mrs. Edith Davis of Beatrice; Mrs. Maud Ewing of Glenville, W. Va., Mrs. Ella Greer of Wilber, and Mrs. T. L. Richard of Foraker, Okla, and son Richard D. VanDuyn. For forty years, Mr. VanDuyn was on of the best known, most active and most highly respected citizens of Saline County. He was a resident of Wilber from the coming of the county seat until early in the present year when he moved to Beatrice. He was prominent in Masonic and other fraternal circles and has held positions on the town board, the school board and other positions of honor and trust. The cause of death was an international (should be intestinal) disorder from which he had been suffering for some time and was not unexpected. The news that the end had come was received with the deepest regard on Thursday, forenoon by his Wilber friends, whose heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral will be held at Beatrice on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, at 2:30 p.m., from the residence.--- Wilber Republican.
Horace M. Wells, veteran editor and postmaster of Crete died Tuesday, December 27, 1910, from a gunshot wound, self-inflicted, aged about 64 years. It takes a good deal to shock a seasoned newspaper man, but that shock came on Tuesday afternoon in the news that H. M. Wells, of Crete, was dead by his own hand. He was about the last man on earth those who knew him would expect to commit such a deed; but Tuesday was a depressing day and the recent deaths of his old time intimate associates, E. E. McGintie, Dexter T. Drake, John N. VanDuyn and others, with his personal griefs and perplexities and the associations of the season with the past must have completely unbalanced him. The particulars, as closely as can be learned are: Mr. Wells had been despondent for several days. Shortly before noon he wrote a letter tin the post office taking it home, laid it on the table. A few moments later he went into his own room and shot himself. The sound of the shot attracted the attention of the neighbors who ran in and found Mr. Wells dead. The letter which Mr. Wells left was addressed to four men: George H. Hastings, attorney for the Crete State Bank, C. B. Anderson, president of the Conservative Loan company, H. McCarger, an implement dealer, and Anton Dredla, mayor of Crete and also interested in the Conservative Loan company. The contents of the letter has not yet been made public but Mayor Dredla said that it contained nothing but matters relative to the settling up of Mr. Wells private affairs and the care of his son, Conrad Wells, who is twenty years of age and is attending school in Crete. To write the biography of Mr. Wells would be to give the history o the city of Crete and Saline county, with the public affairs of which he has been closely identified for nigh on to 40 years. In point of experience he was the oldest newspaper man in the county and he has held the offices of state senator, bank examiner, may of Crete, postmaster of Crete, and minor positions of honor too numerous to mention. Left his impress, social, educational, agricultural, standing with others , a state builder. By his intellectual gifts, ability and genial disposition he commanded the admiration and respect of his contemporaries and the general public. Mr. Wells was one of the committee appointed by the state press association to compile the history of the Nebraska press, a work not yet completed, probably scarcely begun. If it is ever finished hi8s own history will form one of the most pathetic chapters. Few men are called upon to suffer greater earthly afflictions. In the course of a few years he lost by death his wife, a favorite son highly educated and entering into a promising career, two daughters budding into womanhood; leaving him in has advancing years and infirmities wit hone son, a young man of about 20. Mr. Wells was a native of Wisconsin and received a collegiate education. He was admitted to the bar but did not actively practice the legal profession. Served honorably in the civil war with one of the regiments from his state. In 1873 in partnership with H. W. Hoyt he became joint owner of the Saline County Post, established in 1871 by Rev. Charles Little and at the time the only paper published in the county. The Post was consolidated with the Saline County News, published by J. W. Allen, established by E. O. Ellis at Pleasant Hill when that place was county seat. Wells & Allen were succeeded by Wells & Merck and the Saline County Union. Later Wells established the Crete-Vidette. A consolidation with the Crete Herald a few years ago brought about the Vidette-Herald. From 1873 down to very recently Mr. Wells was actively engaged in editorial work, in addition to his other duties. His pen could trickle off words gentle and sparkling as dew-drops, but when the mood was upon him and he believed the occasion required it, he could make it sear like a branding iron. Along in the seventies he was married to Miss Harriet J. Code, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Code, of the Cosmopolitan hotel. Four children were born to them, two daughters Mary and Gertrude and tow sons Harlan and Conrad. The last named is the sole survivor and he has the sympathy of all the old friends of his honored father. Funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m., under the auspices of the masons. Quite a number attended from here. Teachers Assigned A meeting of the school board was held, last Tuesday evening, at which the teachers were assigned their various departments. The primary department in the east side school was given to Miss Laura Suiter; the 24 primary in the same school to Miss L. V. Rhine. In the high school building; Miss Laura Pfeiffer has the first primary, Miss Nellie Orme the second primary, Miss Kate Pfeiffer the first intermediate, Miss Edith Smalley the grammar, Mrs. M. L. Paddock assistant principal, and Prof. Boner the principalship. A social party at the home of Miss L. V. Rhine, last Friday evening, was an occasion of much enjoyment to those present. Music, singing, and numerous games, among which refreshments took precedence, were indulged in. About 11 o’clock the company adjourned to the depot to bid success to Mr. Pearse as he started for Beatrice. The train, however, did not put in it’s appearance until nearly 2 o’clock, so the adjournment was permanent and without day. When a young lady can walk four or five miles on an evening so stormy as Tuesday eve, t o practice her part in a play, it is pretty good evidence that she has a Will of her own. Charley Ingles and Joe Burke attended the institute at Dorchester, Sunday. All the talking and reasoning in the world could not convince them that Sunday was a day of rest for the “school ma’ams.”
Margaret E. Townsend Margaret E. Townsend, wife of John Townsend, passed away on Monday Evening, December 28, her ailment being heart trouble. Mrs. Townsend was a sufferer for many years, but her recent illness dated since Tuesday of last week. She was born in Morrow County, Ohio, June 4, 1841, being 67 years, 6 months, and 24 days old at the time of her death. She and her husband were early residents of this part of the country, having lived on a farm northeast of Crete for many years before coming to town. The deceased leaves a daughter, a son and a husband, besides sisters, brothers, and a long list of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the home and the remains interred at Riverside. The Vidette-Herald extends condolences. Deborah Townsend, Pioneer of State, Dies at Age 86 Mrs. Deborah Annie W. Townsend, 86, who died at her home 2704 P street, Wednesday afternoon was one of the early homesteaders in eastern Nebraska. Born near Pittsburgh, Pa., she come to a homestead near Crete in 1868, where she met and married IOra Townsend in 1895. At that time they settled in Fremont, coming to Lincoln in 1913. She was a charter member of the War Mothers club, was a member of the Woman's club and the auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans and Temple Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Iora; two sons, G. Gleye, San Francisco, and Robert G., Lincoln; two daughters, Mrs. T. O. Merchant, Lincoln and Mrs. Ashley O. Park, Denver; two brothers, R.E. Deems, Omaha, and John Deems, Seaside, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Gorham, Lincoln, Mrs. Margaret Jacobs, Blair, and Mrs. Carolina Blue, Kansas City, Mo.; eight grandchildren and two great grandsons. Funeral services will be held at Helmsdoerfer's chapel Friday at l p.m., Rev. Walter Aitken in charge. Mrs. P. G. Wiens will sing. Interment will be at Crete. Shepherd-Rhine Last evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rhine, occurred the wedding of Mr. Edward S. Shepherd to Miss Fannie C. Rhine, both of this city. The ceremony took place at eight o’clock and was performed by Dr. J. W. Cowan. Only a few witnessed the wedding, there being present only immediate relatives. Out of town guests were Mrs.. and Mrs. J. A. Axtel of Fairbury, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shepherd of Fairbury, Mrs. Shepherd of Fairbury, mother of the groom and Miss Eunice Scott of York. Both the contracting parties are well known to people of Crete and vicinity and have the best wishes of all for a long, prosperous and happy wedded life. Miss Leffle-O’Neil of Lincoln arrived last Friday for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Miss Bertha Hunt gave a miscellaneous shower last Saturday evening in honor of Miss Fannie Rhine. About twelve lady friends were present and enjoyed themselves. Last Friday evening Miss Jessie and Chas. Goodell entertained a large number of their young friends at their home in the south part of the city. The evening was not a favorable and the guests did not arrive until late. To say the treatment and entertainment was grand would but fairly express the grandeur of the occasion. At a still late--earlier hour expressed as best they could their appreciation of their good time and took their departure for the respective homes. Miss L. V. Rhine entertained a large company at her home, last Friday evening. There was no end of fun. Everybody was in the jolliest kind of mood, even Mr. and Mrs. Muggins. Refreshments are generally most welcome, but upon this occasion, they seemed rather an intrusion. They were dispatched in a short order, however, and the normal condition of affairs resumed and continued until a late hour. How late we will not venture to assert, as there were those present who make professions o regularity. Suffice it to say that when morning dawned, the participants slumbered. Miss Jessie and Mr. Chas. Goodell gave a farewell party to their many young friends in Wilber, last Friday evening. The entertainment was of a varied character. The person who did not have his peculiar fancy specially tickled at some time during the evening is a pessimist, and the time honored platitude--”man is by nature a social being”--is not exemplified by him. Even the epicure was made to rejoice. What pleases him more than sandwiches, coffee, cake and fruit? Of course the fiend who is always ready to “vamoose” as soon as refreshments are served wasn’t there. Had he been, the lines of disappointment would have chased each other up and down his countenance with an unmistakable vehemence; for the weather clerk had taken a notion to have it his way and sent a little shower, which held the company captive plenty long enough to relive the party who might first venture to depart from tall embarrassment lest he might be deemed a refreshment fiend. Married--At Chester,
Neb., Tuesday, March 15th, 1892, by Rev. Bryant, The senior partner in the above mentioned marriage, is one of our popular young society men, and one of whose excellent qualities we feel free to speak. During an acquaintance of the past six months, we have always found him to be an honorable and reliable gentleman, with whom it has afforded us great pleasure to do business with. By strict attention to his own affairs, he has steadily accumulated of this world’s goods, and won a reputation that justly entitles him to the respect and good will of the people of our city. The lady who has chosen him for a partner to protect and help lessen the trials and tribulations attendant upon life’s voyage, can rest assured that in him, she will ever find a true and devoted husband. We have not the pleasure of the acquaintance of the bride, but fully believe that she is an estimable and accomplished young lady, well worthy the model young man she has chosen for a life partner. She will be welcomed by the society people of this city, who will spare no effort to make her residence here pleasant and agreeable. The Enterprise wishes the young people all the happiness, joy and prosperity this life affords. Last Friday evening Miss L. V. Rhine entertained a large number of her young friends. The evening was spent in social conversation and games of different kinds. The occasion was one that will not soon be forgotten. The Reception In
response to unique invitations sent out by the 3 bachelors, W. W. Boner,
M. W. Cochrane, and J. S. Culbertson, a goodly company of ladies and
gentlemen both single and double essayed to the parlors of Mrs. Cotton
on New Year’s eve, “to be received,” and received they were in right
royal fashion, says our reporter. It was a social event such as does not
occur often. No sooner had al gathered and exchanged seasonable
greetings than it was ascertained that the reception was to lust until
nimble and vigorous 1890 should drive before him the hoary form of 1889,
and take possession in the name of liberty, prosperity, and happiness
for the coming 12 months. The information was received with rejoicing.
The more sedate engrossed themselves in the mysteries of progressive
euchre, while the young and giddy sought to usher in the rapidly
approaching hour with “button, button, who’s got the button: and other
“new fangled” social adventures. When the proper time arrived,
refreshments imported form Lincoln, consisting of lemon ice, lady
fingers, etc., made the eyes of the natives open wide and vie with their
stomachs in capacity displayed. This over but a few more turns at the enchre tables and few more rounds of button, brought the watched for
hour, when, amid a multitude of “Happy New Years” and responded the
company dispersed as quietly and orderly as circumstances would permit. Geo. C. Stout engrafted himself more deeply into the hearts of his many young friends last Friday evening, by aiding them to pass a few hours of unalloyed pleasure. It was a genuine party at which a feast of reason and a flow of “a little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men” commingled with ice cream and cake in a proportion so well suited to the average capacity for the combination that when the time for adjournment arrived, the departures were taken the genuine regrets and a universal feeling the is was good to be there. A Fitting Tribute Seldom if ever has there been a more impressive scene enacted in the Circuit court of this county than that yesterday afternoon, when out of respect to the memory of Harry L. Miller, the Baker boy who gave his life for the flag in France, court was adjourned following the afternoon recess. It was the first time since the courts have been an institution in Baker County that such a procedure ever took place and it was indeed timely and proper. It was an act of respect and honor to the boy whose life has been sacrificed on the alter of his country an as a public expression of sympathy to his mother, Mrs. L. Copeland of this city, and other sorrowing relatives. When court convened after the afternoon recess, Judge Anderson, with the American flag draped above the bench, settled that adjournment was proposed an Attorney John L. Rand then delivered a eulogy of the young man and the mark of honor and debt that the people of Baker and the State of Oregon owe him as the first Oregon youth to make the supreme sacrifice. Mr. Rand was deeply moved as was Judge Smith who followed him. Judge Smith said that words are impossible to pay tribute to him or to properly express his feelings of sympathy to the bereft mother who has given her son in the hour of her country’s need and his words brought home deep realization of the import of the young man’s sacrifice and he strongly impressed the audience that thronged the court room. Judge Anderson then spoke along the same line, and added briefly a few words of the great principles the American flag stands for and what giving of one’s life in defense of these principles means. He, too, in the highest terms, paid tribute to Harry Miller, and when he declared court adjourned, there were few dry eyes amount the people as they silently left the court room . A high mark of honor could not have been accorded the first Baker hero in the war that which they had witnessed. None could have left without a deep impression of the significance of the simple yet eloquent tribute. Harry Miller, Baker’s
Dead Hero, Hardly an eye remained tearless during the memorial services held in honor of Harry Miller, Baker’s first fallen hero, at he Methodist church last evening, when the church was crowded nearly to capacity by those who had come to do honor to the dead boy whose body now lies in a grave somewhere in France. Mayor Palmer, in behalf of the city, spoke first, inciting all the American people who must remain at home, to do their share toward helping to defeat the base purposed of the German kaiser. Mayor Palmer said that in Baker county scarcely more than one per cent of the people had failed to sing pledge cards. Judge Gustav Anderson gave a powerful indictment of the German government, reciting the dastardly plots that had been made to destroy the spirit of the American people through their vile propaganda, and exposing the aims of Germany to make the United States merely one of her victims among most of the other nations in the world. Judge Anderson reviewed the extreme efforts that the American government had made to preserve neutrality, but said that finally the Germans themselves had forced the war upon us by there intrigues and attempts at disorganization among American people. Judge Anderson read a part of the President’s message to congress and severely criticized all those who persist in refusing to enter into the spirit of the war, and who blind themselves as to the loft principles for which the United States if fighting. C. T. Codwin, presenting the “four minute men,” spoke briefly upon the contents of a book which he has just received from the government, exposing the practices of the German government in attempting to foment revolutions, in this country revealing the plots and the philosophical motives that impel the German autocracy. Mr. Godwin said that any person wishing a copy of this book may secure one by turning in his name. At the conclusion of the addresses Rev. C. E. Helman read the burial service in honor of Harry Miller, just as if the body had been present. A part of the service was the sounding of “taps” by L. E. Freitag. The musical features were an anthem by the choir, selections by the male quartet and a solos by Mrs. J. A. Hoskins. The church was decorated in the flags of the allies and in flowers that were donated by the floral establishment of the city. Bury Baby In Eagle Valley
Cemetery (Special to the Herald) Funeral Services Held For Mrs. Geneva Hall Funeral services were held this afternoon from Welch chapel for Mrs. Geneva Hall of McEwen, who died in the hospital in Pendleton several days ago. Rev. W. G. Scates of the Christina church, officiated. Action in Few Days According to an announcement made yesterday by Chief of Police Culbertson, he expects to resign from the office he how holds sometime between now and Monday, or as soon as certain matters which are now holding his attention are cleared up. About six applications for appointment to the office, which will be made vacant by the action, have been received by Mayor Gardner, but, as yet no choice has been decided upon. Entertain This Evening Members of the Methodist church will entertain at he church parlors this evening at 8’oclock in horn or Chief and Mrs. J. S. Culbertson an family , and Mrs. Kittie Culbertson. The occasion will be a farewell, as Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson expect to leave next week for Cottage Grove, near where they will make their future home upon a newly purchased ranch. The program includes addresses, a social entertainment and musical program. Combined Party at Lookout On Sunday, April 10, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Critchlow, at Big Lookout near Durkee, a very enjoyable time was had by 23 friends and neighbors. The occasion being the birthday of Beth and Velma Critchlow, it being their 9th and 8th birthdays, respectively also the fifth birthday of Florestine Kirby. After a sumptuous dinner, ice cream and cake were served. All departed at a late hour wishing the little girls many more birthdays to come. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Critchlow and family, Mrs. Rebecca Bland, Mr. and Mrs. John Bland, Mrs. Berl Holden and daughter, Mrs. W. L. Kirby and children all of Lookout; Erma and Kermit Kirby of Richland and W. J. Critchlow of Baker, grandfather of the little girls. Bible Class Meeting One of the pleasant events of the week was that yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Palmer, who was surprised by the ladies of the Bible class of the M. E. Church, the event being in honor of her 75th birthday. The guest brought well filled lunch baskets and Mrs. Palmer was the recipient of numerous gifts from the guests. Culbertson Reunion A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Culbertson, 1796 Campbell street, Sunday, the occasion being the visit of Mrs. J. W. Rhine and Miss Estella Rhine, mother and sister of Mrs. Culbertson of Lincoln, Nebraska, who have been here for the week following the G. A. R. encampment in Portland, which they attended. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Goodin, Haines; Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Goodin, La Grande; Mrs. Lizette Dibble, La Grande; Mrs. J. R. Critchlow and children, Durkee and Mrs. Kitty A. Culbertson, Baker. Dr. Biswell “There’s no place like home”--sometimes. And when Dr. Biswell and family removed to the Mitchell property a few days ago, it was a case of “move right in and turn around and move right out again.” Just an adulterated case of homesickness on the part of Mrs. B. and the youngsters, and the return to the old location which has been “home, sweet home,” since their residence in Haines was the result. And from the general air of satisfaction displayed by the Doctor, we draw the conclusion that it never seem more homelike to him, either. Miss Murl Culbertson of Manning, was taken to Portland Thurs. where she will undergo a surgical operation at St. Vincent hospital. Blue Birds to Picnic.
Dancing Party at French’s Saturday evening Lex French entertained a number of young people with s dancing party at the French home on 2nd street in honor of Miss Lois Nitchey who is visiting Miss Pollmand and the Misses Wright who are guests of heir sister Mrs. Roland Eccles. A delightful evening was spent. Refreshments were served after dancing. Culbertson’s Exit Next
Week Probable The announcement was made today that a public farewell will e given at the Methodist church tomorrow evening, beginning at 8 o’clock, in honor of Mrs. Kitty Culbertson and Mrs. J. S. Culbertson and family upon the occasion of their departure next week for their newly purchased ranch near Cottage Grove. This announcement is believed to have given to the street rumor today the Chief Culbertson’s intended resignation from the local police force would become effective Monday. Mayor Gardner said today that he has received no such information for the chief, and that according to the understanding he has had the resignation will be in effect until certain matters still pending are cleared up. Mayor Gardner also said that he has not yet decided upon Chief Culbertson’s successor. Tomorrow evening’s reception at the Methodist church will include addresses, a musical program and social entertainment. Culbertson/Critchlow Miss Grace Culbertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Culbertson of Rock Creek and J. B. Critchlow will be married today at that place and a number of Baker people will attend the wedding. Notes from Clatskanie Area Paper Willard Evanson and Chet Hartley reviewed their trips south to Treasure Island, augmented by a more technical description from the impressions of Abbott Lawrence. Jarvic Davis It is with sorrow that we record the death of Jarvic Davis. He will be missed at election time by us especially for he always took an active interest in every campaign, political or otherwise and was a real worker in any cause he espoused. They report that his funeral was the most widely attended of any held at the county seat in many a day. Clatskanie Kiwanians are still talking about the fine talk that Rev. J. E. Faucett delivered a week ago last Tuesday on the Great Pyramid of Egypt. It was truly one the most interesting talks the group here has heard in a long time. Poets are Guests at Tea Friday Mrs. L. S. Hattan was hostess Friday afternoon at her home to a group of ladies in honor of Margaret Ball Dickson and Marianne Clark of Minnesota. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with Margaret Ball Dickson, poet laureate of Minnesota and Marianne Clark---a promising poet of that state, reading some of their writings. Mrs. Hattan, who writes poetry under the name of Anne Phillips Hattan, has won may honors in both the state and nation and has been recognized in poetic societies.
Apparently without cause other than to end her existence and thereby relieve herself of the burdens of this life, Mrs. Alice Savage, formerly Alice Pearson took bichloride of mercury Sunday at noon and from that time until early this morning has been dying. At the time of committing the deed Dr. Roger Biswell of Haines was in the vicinity of the farm and answered the call of her relatives with ten minutes of the time but to no avail. Mr. Joe Savage, father-in-law of the young woman when asked this morning what was the cause of her desperate deed said: "I do not know but think that the poison was taken with intent at suicide." Mrs. Savage was married to her husband Ira Savage two years ago in Haines and since that time has lived on Little Muddy creek, her present home. The deceased was 22 years old and is the mother of one little boy, Eugene Savage. Her former home was in Union county where her parents and relatives now live. The deceased is mourned by her immediate family and her father-in-laws family, also by a mother and father, two brothers and three sisters, all of whom live in Union county. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in Haines. Burial will be in the Haines cemetery. (3-7-1901) Destructive Conflagration The saw mill of G. E. Saugestad on Willow creek, seven miles west of Haines was destroyed by fire last Saturday night. On of the busy scenes of Saturday there remained on Sunday but a mess of smoldering ruins to mark the spot. Mr. Saugestad had been quite ill during the summer and had leased his mill to J. S. Culbertson, who owned timer near by, and who was in charge at the time of the conflagration but was not on the premises. The mill men claim the usual precaution had been taken. Fire broke out in the roof, however, sometime before the hour of midnight and was under full headway before it was discovered. Nothing in fact could be done but watch the devastating element as it proceeded in its way of consuming the mill and its surroundings, consisting mostly of lumber, of which there was about 110,000 feet on the yard, about 60,000 of which belonged to Mr. Culbertson and the remainder to Mr. Saugestad. The loss was probably upwards of $3,000 as Mr. Saugestad estimates his portion $2,5000. He had had teams running for sometime, brining down about 10,000 feet perday and expected to finish hauling this week. He has considerable saw timber yet and will probably rebuild buy not on the same spot. Mr. Culbertson has a mill which he will locate about a quarter of a mile from the site of the one that burned. Mrs. Charles H. Stuller Dead Word was received here yesterday of the death in Portland, Sunday evening at 5 o’clock, of Mrs. Charles H. Stuller, of this city, her death following a long illness. Deceased was 49 years of age and a native of the state of Illinois, where her youth was spent and she came to this city with her family in 1889. She was a well-know and highly respected lady and her passing will be deeply mourned by her wide circle of friends here. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Cecil W. Stuller, of this city; Everett R. Stuller, of Portland, and Gilbert Stuller, who is now in the United States Aviation Corps, stationed at Berkley, Cal. The funeral services will be held in Portland at 1o o’clock this morning. Death of Mrs. George Leonig Mrs. George Leonnig died at her home west of Haines Wednesday morning after an illness of over 5 months, at the age of 29 years. Besides a sorrowing husband she leaves a five weeks old son, her father and mother, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Baker Thursday. The Wreck James W. Rhine James W. Rhine departed this life Thursday, April 14, at the age of 70 years, at his residence in Lincoln, Nebr. Funeral services were held in this city at the J. W. Townsend residence at 1:30 p. m. Sunday and the remains laid at rest in Riverside Cemetery, under the auspices of the G.A.R. of which the deceased was a member. James W. Rhine, deceased was a native of Jay county, Indiana, where he was born September 5, 1840. At the age of seven years, he was taken by his parents to Blackford county, Indiana. In September, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the 34th Indian regiment. On May 26, 1862 he was wounded in his right arm. This necessitated an amputation of the arm above the elbow. Mr. Rhine was honorably discharged from the service Aug. 9, 1862. Returning to his home, his time was spent, until June, 1865, in attendance at Franklin and Liberty colleges, and in August of that year, he moved to Sedalia Missouri, and engaged in teaching school. In May 1866, he settled in Falls City, Nebr. He taught school there until April, 1870, when he entered a homestead six miles from Crete, in Saline county. For the next six years his time was divided between farming and teaching, and in November, 1876, he settled in the town of Crete. Since coming to Nebraska, Mr. Rhine held positions of public trust and responsibility, beginning with his service as postmaster of Falls City, to which office he was appointed in 1869, but which he resigned upon his removal to Saline county. He was several time elected as precinct assessor, and served on year as city clerk of Crete, and was police judge and justice of the peace for several years and carried on a general Fire and Life Insurance and Real Estate business. He was elected a member of the city council of Crete in 1878, and re-elected in 1881, and 1883. He was assistant sergeant-at-arms of the Nebraska State Senate, in 1881, and Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate at the extra session of 1882. During the session of 1883 he was clerk of the committee on enrolled bills. He was elected county judge of Saline county in 1885 and re-elected in 1887. After retiring from office he removed to Crete where he again engaged in the Insurance & Real Estate business from which business he retired to private life, in 1900. Mr. Rhine was appointed clerk of the Judiciary Committee of the State Senate in 1895. Judge Rhine has been actively identified with the best interests of Saline county ever since his settlement here. He served several years as secretary of the Saline County Agricultural Society and active in promoting every good cause. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was married in Lincoln, Nebraska, November 18, 1869, to Nancy Goodin, daughter of the late Judge Isaac Goodin, of Crete. They are the parents of five living children: L. V.. wife of James S. Culbertson, of Haines, Ore.; Nellie V.; Fannie C., wife of Edward Shepard, Grand Island, Nebr.; Madison, St. Louise Mo.; and Estelle. The latter is a teacher in the public schools at Haines, Ore. They lost one daughter, Olive May, born May 15, 1872, died Nov. 28, 1878. Judge Rhine Dead Judge J. W. Rhine died at his home in Lincoln this morning, after a lingering illness of several months. His remains will be brought to Crete on Sunday morning and the funeral services will be held at the home of J. W. Townsend on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. His old comrades of Holland Post will have charge of the funeral. Lee Young having resigned his position as a substitute carrier for route Number 4, George Lader has been appointed and has filed his bond. Mrs. J. W. Rhine Taken by
Death Mrs. Nancy Ann Rhine, 84, died Wednesday night at her home, 819 South Thirty-sixth street. She was the widow of James W. Rhine, County Judge of Saline county from 1886-1890. A pioneer resident of Saline county, she had lived in Lincoln for the past twenty-one years. She was a member of the Ladies of the G.A.R., Daughters of Veterans and the Vine Congregational church. She also was a charter member of the Columbian club at Crete, which formerly was her home. She is survived by four daughters; Mrs. J. S. Culbertson of Clatskanie, Ore., Mrs. John Gonazles of Elmwood, Mrs. E. S. Shepherd of Crete, and Miss Estelle at home;, one son, J. M. Rhine of St. Louis and two brothers, L. A. Goodin of Horse Shoe Bend, Ida.; and C. E. Goodin of North Powder, Ore. |
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