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Mrs. T. E. Snead Mrs. T. E. Snead, wife of Tom Snead who left this city a few weeks ago, to Colfax, Washington, died on the 13th at her sister's residence in Kansas. She was taken with a chill and died very suddenly. Elizabeth C. Osborn The approach of death fill the beholders with awe no matter how long his coming has been expected, but when he appears suddenly and lays an icy hand upon some loved one a shock is experienced which is hard to overcome, yet even this heart breaking cloud of grief has its silver lining. To have lived long on God's earth world in a state of vigorous, healthful activity, given the joy of serving those beloved until the summons came, is in itself a wonderful blessing. When the messenger comes, to be told to "come quickly" without lingering to suffer pain or distress, to hasten away from sorrow and trial and pass into the realms of rest and joy, is indeed a cause for thanksgiving to those left behind. Such was the life and passing of Elizabeth C. Osborn, born in Laclede county, Mo., Feb. 22, 1839. Died in Cedar county July 20, 1911. Her long life was filled to the brim with action. As strong body linked with a strong, active spirit, made her a notable character. Her great cheerfulness, hearty laughter, vigorous, ambitious activities have left their impression upon those around her. The mother of ten children her hands and heart were full. She lived to see them all men and women of honor and trust, to see her life work accomplished and then be the first of that large circle to escape the trials of life into the land of security. She was married to Jas. W. Osborn Oct. 22, 1859, and was his willing helpmeet through more than 50 years. Since 1866 they lived the free hearty life of the farmer in Cedar county and she bore her share of love and labor in the accumulation of wealth which came to them as the fruits of their efforts. For 50 years she was a member of the Christian church, a follower of him who gave his life that we may live again after death has wreaked his vengeance upon us. She was powerless against his mighty power, but it cannot endure for her Lord has broken the bonds and set her spirit free to enjoy the reward of her obedience to his commands.' She is survived by her husband J. W. Osborn and ten
children; Jas. W. Osborn, Kansas, Rosa b. Buler, Los Angeles, Calif;
Sarah Plughoff, Haily, Idaho; Laura Shaver, Kearney, Mo.; Molie Pyle,
Emporia, Kan.; Alice Pyle, Emma Peters, John Osborn, S. E. Osborn of
Stockton. Willaim Shoemaker Cove, May 2--Willaim Shoemaker committed suicide yesterday at his home by hanging himself. The deceased is about forty years of age and resided near Cove for many years. He leaves two children a boy eighteen years of age and a daughter fifteen. It is though that the motive which caused him to commit this rash act is that he was in a bad financial condition. He was a member of the Cove lodge of Odd Fellows and will be buried under the auspices of that order tomorrow afternoon. He owned a well improved farm and it is not generally known that he was financial troubled. The bereaved children have the sympathy of the entire community. The deed was committed in the barn last evening about five o'clock. He tied a rope around his neck and then around a beam of the barn and jumped out of the sleigh which was directly under the beam. Coroner J.C. Henry left this morning for Cove with Wm Grant to hold an inquest. Later, Coroner Henry and clerk Grant returned this evening from Cove, and from Mr. Henry we learn that the cause of the deceased committing suicide was due to the fact that he had purchased a valuable imported stallion for which he gave his note, and that finding that business did not come as fast as he though it should and that he feared that he would be unable to meet the note when due. Yesterday he went to Union and while returning home he made an attempt to jump into Catherine Creek and end his troubles there. He was prevented by the approach of neighbors, but upon arriving at home he took a rifle which was at the house and went behind the woodshed and was about to fire a ball through his head, when he was discovered by his son who took the gun away from him and returned it to a neighbor of whom the gun had been borrowed. While he was away, the father went to the barn and taking a halter rope from one of the horses, hung himself. When the son returned some fifteen minutes from the time he left with the gun, he found his father suspended by the neck. He at once notified the neighbors who came and cut the body down. Coroner Henry, after inquiring into the facts, concluded that it would not be necessary to hold an inquest and after preparing the body for burial returned home. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. "A Good Mother Gone" Chaney Price was born in Tennessee, October 27, 1826, and died in Dade County, Missouri, December 29, 1910. The length of her earthly pilgrimage being 84 years months and 2 days. She was married to John Price April 19, 1849, to this union eight children were born, four of which have passed on to that better land. Those who survive to mourn the loss of a loving mother are W. A. Price, Crisp, MO, T. R. Price, Loraine, IL, Mrs. A. C. Petty, Arcola, MO, and Mrs. F. W. Bell, Galesburg, IL. Mr. Price died in 1875. She has been living with her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Petty since 1893 until the time of her death. She professed faith in Christ in early life and was a true Christian faithful to God and the church and devoted to her family, always cheerful, hopeful, sympathetic, and kind. Grandma's life was an example of her faith in God, for she lived a faithful and consistent Christian until she took her departure. Weep not dear ones for your loss is heaven's gain. The funeral service was held in the Gum Spring church
by Bro. Brickey where her friends and realties assembled to pay the last
tribute of respect. Oft we think we hear our dear one, Coming through the
open door; Then we tearfully remember Mother will come home no more. While we shed the tears of anguish, In our lonely cottage home; Angels tune anew their harp strings, Sing and shout behold she's come. Hear the blissful greeting ringing, Angel's shout it long and long "Welcome, welcome sainted mother, Welcome to our happy home." Eddie Wright Eddie Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Wright, died on Friday, August 21st, and was buried on Sunday the 23rd. The young man had be loading for a header, during which time the spout had accidentally struck him in the side, hurting him considerably, but not enough to disable him from work. He was soon after taken with something of a paralytic nature and soon died. O. E. Harper Pendleton, June 24--(Special)--O. E. Harper, formerly manager of the Blue mountain Creamery company in La Grande, where he made his home for several years, and more recently at the head of the local creamery company was battered and crushed fatally yesterday while at work in a basement of his creamery plant here. He lived less than 12 hours after the injury. Mr. Harper came to Pendleton about two years ago, having disposed of his interests in La Grande where he was interested financially and at the helm of the Blue Mountain Creamery company. The affair was so tragic and so sudden that the many friends of the Harper family are deeply shocked and grieved over the incident. Mr. Harper had a family of a wife and two children, the oldest a girl of twelve years and a baby boy of about one year old. The Pendleton East Oregonian of Thursday said: O. E.
Harper manager of the Pendleton creamer company was seriously injured at
the local plant about 9:15 this morning. He is not at St. Anthony's
hospital and it will be several hours before the physicians will be able
to determine the extend of his injuries. Hearing an unusual noise, Maple looked around from another part of the plant to see the big drive wheel grinding against the face and chest of the prostrate man and apparently crushing his life out. Maple attempted to pull him out from under the wheel but could not do it with the machinery in motion so he shut of the power as quickly as possible. Unconscious and bleeding at the nose, Harper was rushed to the hospital where two physicians began working over him. In addition to the blow on the side and back of the head, his right ear was nearly torn off, his left ear was cut and the entire front of his face was badly bruised. One arm was also bruised but no bones were broken. By the time the doctors had dressed his wounds he was beginning to regain consciousness. This makes the second life that Maple has saved in the same plant within two weeks. About ten days ago, Loren Harris, an employee of the plant, was caught by a set screw while attempting to put on the belt for the pump. The butter maker cut him loose froth the shafting with a large butcher knife, leaving him almost as innocent of clothing as a new born babe. That he escaped with his life is due to the miraculous manner in which his legs flew around, knocking a belt off the pulley. The two accidents happened within a few feet of each other. The conditions existing in the machinery of the plant reflect somewhat on the deputy factory inspector who was there a few weeks ago and who reported the machinery as safe. Jurist Laid Away The funeral services of the late Judge William Chambers were held at the home of his son-in-law, Grant Turnbaugh, on North 11th Street, Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Edwin A. Jester read the scripture lessons, led in prayer and spoke beautifully. He was followed briefly by Rev. Dr. Milligan in an address of power and earnestness. Appropriate hymns were sung by Mrs. J. B. Jones and Rev. Mr. Jester, with Miss Harris at the piano. The floral tributes were very beautiful and profuse and the occasion was throughout one of deep solemnity. Judge Chambers was a lovable man and was sincerely respected by all who knew him. A large delegation from Caldwell came on the morning train among them Attorneys D. S. Spriggs, J. M. McGinnis, L. B. Frazier, Prosecuting Attorney Smith, Hugh Neuhart, Judge Wheeler, J. R. Keenan, John W. Robinson, Mr. Atkinson and others. The active pall bearers were the following members of the Cambridge bar: F. L. Rosemond, David Okey, James Joyce, A. L. Stevens, H. W. Luccock, John P. Turner, J. B. Ferguson, and G. D. Dugan and the honorary pall bears from the Caldwell bar were W. H. Smith, J. R. Keenan, D. S. Spriggs, J. M. McGinnis, L. B. Fraizer, and Hugh Neuhart. The pall bearers, active and honorary, and many others accompanied the family to Northwood cemetery where the interment was made by the side of his daughter, Mrs. Turnbaugh. Mrs. Chambers was accompanied by two of her brothers, her son Brook and daughter Ada. Many other old friends and Neighbors attended and manifested their sympathy and respect for the deceased jurist. (OHIO) Funeral Of Mrs. Turnbaugh The impressive funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Grant Turnbaugh, held at the residence on North 11th Street, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock were attended by a large number of sorrowing friends gathered together to pay a last tribute to one loved in life for her many admirable traits of character. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Edwin A. Jester, of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. G. O. Miller, pastor of the Second U.N. Church and appropriate hymns, favorites of the deceased, were rendered by part of the M. E. church choir as follows: Johy Bryn Jones, Joe Jones, Mrs. Johy Bryn Jones, Mrs. Wm. C. Suitt and Mrs. Moorhead. The floral tributes were very numerous and beautiful. The pall bearers were Mssrs. Dr. U. C. Purdum, J. G. Neilley, F. L. Nyce, E.W. Mathews, Jr., T. E. Amos, C.R. Potter, Will M. Sherrard, and D. R. Burr. The interment was made in Northwood Cemetery. Among those present at the services from out of the city were the mother, Mrs. Wm. Chambers, whose double bereavement, the death of both daughter and husband within such a short time calls forth the sympathy of all her friends in this city; the sister, Miss Ada Chambers, of New York City; brother H.B. Chambers of Marietta, Messrs. I.B. and O.W. Phillips and Miss Lou Phillips, of Marietta; Mrs. Harry Wilson and J.B. Anderson, of Zanesville; Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Phillips of Newark; Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Spence of Columbus; Mrs. John Gibson, James Gibson and Mrs. Kate Kellar, of Mt Ephraim. (OHIO) Obituary L. F. Gasset L. F. Gasset was born in Lower Cove, Oregon, June 27, 1887; died September 13, 1910; aged 23 years, 2 months, and 17 days. He was a son of J. M. Gasset of Cove, being the youngest of a family of eight children, six boys and two girls, Miss Maggie Gasset, who died in January 1808 and Mrs. Silvia Martin, The brothers are W. B., L. A., G. L., C. H., and B. W. Gasset. L. F. Gasset, the mother, died when he was an infant and he was raised by his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chambers. He was married to Miss Georgia Chadwick, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Chadwick, June 27, 1907. He leaves a wife and one child, a boy, 2 year old. The Rev. Martin of Cove conducted the funeral service at the M. E., of Cove after which he was laid to rest in Cove cemetery. L. F. Gasset was a model young man and highly respected by all who knew him which was evinced by the large concourse of mourning friends that follow him to his last resting place. Our love for him will never die, May our loss be his gain and God bless him. (Leonard Franklin "Frank" Gassett) Died, Mrs. Linnie Martin In Cove, Wednesday, March 17, 1897, Mrs. Linnie Martin, beloved wife of J. V. Martin, of Cove, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith of this city. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Friday, the 19th and were conducted by Elder P. J. Taylor and A. Thompson, Ph.D. A large concourse of sorrowing friends were in attendance and followed the remains as they were borne to their last resting place in the Union Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was born in Henry County, Illinois, on February 8, 1868, and was, consequently, in her 30th year at the time of her death. She resided with her parents here in Union for a number of years and was married about one year ago to Mr. J. V. Martin, of the Cove, since which time she was a resident of that place. Her untimely death caused, among those who knew her best, a feeling of profound regret, and those most near and dear to her have they sympathy of all. Mr. and Mrs. Davis
Boswell Married 50 Years. Cove, April 17--(Special)--Mr. and Mrs. Davis Boswell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Lower Cove at their home April 15, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Boswell were married in Mexico, Missouri April 15, 1862, crossed the plains to Oregon, arrived in Oregon September 7, 1865 and settled in western Oregon, in 1868 they came to Eastern Oregon and settled on their present home in Lower Cove in the Grande Ronde valley. Mr. and Mrs. Boswell are the parents of six children, five of whom are living; Edwin Boswell, Miss Effie Boswell, Mrs. Lula Fairbanks, Mrs. Jennie Delaney, and Mrs. Ella Jasper, and they were all present. Those preset at the celebration were: Mr. and Mrs. Davis Boswell, Mr. and Mrs. James Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Eckersley, Mr. and Mrs. George Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Koger, Mr. M. B. Reece, Mrs. Juliette Dougherty, Mrs. Sarah Thomson, Mrs. Mollie Harmon, Mrs. Adah Hamersley, Dave Conner, Mr. and Mrs. George Jasper and children, Ora, Gladys, Vena, and Terrel, Miss Mae Starnes, Edwin Boswell, Miss Effie Boswell, Mrs. Lula Fairbanks and daughter Ione and baby, Mrs. Jennie Delaney and children, Edwin, Roy and Luella, Miss Myrtle Standley and Frank Standley. At 1:30 o'clock the party formed in a line and marched to the spacious dining room and there partook of everything that was good to eat from sea or land. After the noon meal Miss Mae Sternes photographed the group and the old scenes were all gone over and thoroughly discussed pro and con. When the time came for parting they one and all gave the host and hostess the glad had of welcome and wished them many more returns of their annual wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Boswell received several valuable presents. Death of Cove Resident The death of Frank Gasset of Cove occurred on Monday of this week and the funeral was held Wednesday. The deceased was 23 years of age, and he was a son of J. M. Gasset, an old resident of Cove. He leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. Gasset is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Chadwick of Cove. The deceased was held in very esteem and his death is sincerely deplored by his friends and neighbors. Death of F. L. Gassett After an illness of several years, F. L. Gassett, a highly respected and esteemed citizen of Cedar county died at his home, Dec. 16, 1909. He was born in Virginia Jan. 19, 1837. Was married to Miss Laura H. Kennedy, Nov. 21. 1860. To this union ten children were born, four preceded the father to the better world. Those living are Lizzie White, of Cassville, Mo.; J. B. Gassett and M. A. Rowland of Bartlesville, Okla., Effa Thornton, Mirtie McCall and W. R. Gassett of Cedar county. F. L. Gassett came to this county at the age of 21 and has since been a resident of Cedar county. He was a good neighbor, nothing he possessed was to good for his neighbor to use. He united with the M. E. church about 16 years ago. He will be greatly missed by his relatives and neighbors. The funeral was conducted by J. M. Brickey after which the remains were laid to rest in the Liberty Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends to await that resurrection morn. (Frend Lilburn Gassett) F.L. Gassett, of South Linn township, on of the pioneer residents of this county and a citizen who was most highly respected, died Dec. 15. Mr. Gassett was one of the first subscribers to the JOURNAL 40 years ago and was always very careful to remember the printer at the end of every year. Ends Her Life A great deal of sorrow was occasioned in this section early Tuesday morning by the announcement that Mrs. George R. Hill, living a few miles south of town, had ended her life by jumping into a well. Mrs. Hill had been in poor health for sometime and her mind had become weakened as a result of her afflictions. In the early morning before dawn, she was missed from the house and the father and son immediately began a search for her. Near an old well, about one-half mile from the house, they found her cloak. Her body was in the well in a sitting posture, with the water scarcely covering her head, and life extinct. She was about 45 years of age and leaves a husband and several children who have the earnest sympathy of all in their crushing sorrow. Obituary God in his wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given; And though the body slumbers, The soul is save in heaven. Sarah E. Price was born October 23, 1860, died January 11, 1910. She was married to Geo. R. Hill in 1876, to this union was born four children. Mrs. C. B. Gordon, Dean Zora and Sherman. Besides these bereaved ones is a mother Mrs. C. S. Price of Arcola, two sisters, Mrs. A. C. Petty and F. W. Bell and two brothers, W. A. and T. R. Price. Two brothers having preceded her to the heavenly shore. She professed faith in Christ in 1897 and joined the M. E. Church and lived a true and faithful Christian, always willing to led a helping had. To know her was to lover her, for all who knew her was her friend, and greatly will they miss the sunshine of her face. She was a loving wife, a kind and affectionate mother,; and though a precious one from your home has gone, the voice you loved is stilled and a place is vacant in your home which never can be filled, but weep not dear ones for your loss is heavens gain, for she is now at the pearly gate beckoning come. The funeral services were held at the Gum Springs church by Rev. Bud Brickey in the presence of a host of friends who had gathered there to pay their last tribute to a friend who they esteem so highly. After the services they laid the remains in the peaceful graves embrace, but her memory, will be cherished till we see her heavenly face. "Dear mother we miss thee from our home we miss thee from thy place, A shadow o'er our life is cast; We miss the sunshine from thy face We miss thy kind and willing hand, Our home is dark without thee, Dear mother we miss thee everywhere." Death of Cove Resident The death of Frank Gasset of Cove occurred on Monday of this week and the funeral was held Wednesday. The deceased was 23 years of age, and he was a son of J. M. Gasset, an old resident of Cove. He leaves a wife and one child. Mrs. Gasset is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Chadwick of Cove. The deceased was held in very esteem and his death is sincerely deplored by his friends and neighbors. Obituary, Miss Jennie Breeden Miss Jennie Breeden, daughter of Capt. M. Breeden of this city, died at her father's home on Tuesday, March 30th. She died of a disease that baffled the skill of our best physicians. She lingered between life and death many weeks or even months, while everything that love could devise, skill-invent, or money buy, was added to a noble womanly heroism and determination in the great struggle. But death was victorious and there went out the life of one of our most noble, cultured, and amiable young ladies. Miss Jennie was in very many respects a remarkable person endowed by nature with an intellect far more than ordinary, and having made good use of her opportunities she early developed characteristics of mind and person that drew around her a large circle of friends from among the first families of our city. During her protracted illness her friends never tiered or relaxed their efforts to save her life or render her suffering as light as possible, and her bright cheerful smile always more than repaid her friends form their trouble. Her sick room became almost a bethel to those who visited her. Her faith in God at times, reached the sublime. Amid the most excruciating suffering, she would sing the old hymns of Watts and Wesley in a clear sweet voice. And when the paroxysm would cease for a moment she would say; "There Pa, God brought me through that." She said to the writer, "My sufferings would be more than I could bear, but God helps me;" again she said, "I would love to live for my dear father's sake, he has been so good and kind to me, but I am in the hands of my Heavenly Father and His will be done." In accordance with her request, her funeral was preached by Rev. J. J. Martin of the M.E. church. Thus ends a life that was full of promise and in its ending has left many darkened and sorrowing hearts. Many is the heart throb of sorrow, and many a tear will fall as we sadly regret, that one so lovely, should have a life so brief. A Friend The family returns their heart-felt thanks to their many friends for their kind help during deceased long illness, and more especially, Misses Alie Whitsett, Mollie Staymate, Edna Mitchell, Maggie VanBurkloe, Rhoda Gaston, and Amanda Baker. Death of Miss Jennie Breeden The extended illness of Miss Jennie Breeden, resulted into death last Monday night at about 9 o'clock at her home. She has suffered ten thousand deaths in the last nine months, and her departing has been hourly expected for over five months. Deceased has had to suffer a complication of diseases during her long illness--hear disease, catarrh of the stomach, etc. etc. This sad announcement will make many a heart throb with grief. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. Martin yesterday at the M.E. church, at 2 o'clock. The services consisted of prayer and appropriate but brief remarks, after which the remains were interred in the city cemetery. The HERALD extends sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement. Death of Mrs. Susewind Mrs. Barbara Susewind, wife of H. C. Susewind died at her home in this city, Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Susewind's death was due to what the attending physicians diagnosed as inflammation of the bowels. Her illness was brief the disease assuming alarming proportions from the very start. The funeral services were held at the Catholic Church, Wednesday afternoon and the burial services conducted at the Union Cemetery by the Women of Woodcraft. Mrs. Susewind, whose maiden name was Reuter was born in Dubuque County, Iowa, in 1880. After the death of her father which occurred during her childhood the family consisting of the mother, daughter and a son moved to the city of Dubuque where they resided until 1898, when she came to Union. In that year deceased was united in marriage with H. C. Susewind and with the exception of a year spent in Washington, the family have made this city their home. In addition to the bereaved husband, three small children are left to mourn her untimely demise, who will hence be deprived of their Mother's love. Deceased was one of the highly respected and useful women and the entire community mourns her loss. Frightful Death J. N. Jones a highly respected citizen of Cove, met death Thursday in a frightful manner. Mr. Jones was steering a traction engine across a bridge, in west of Cove. At the further edge of the ridge the approach gave way and the rear end of the engine sank down, pinning Mr. Jones to the dirt wall. The steam valve gave way and for nearly an hour the hot water and steam poured over the unfortunate man literally cooking the skin and flesh. After being extricated Mr. Jones was taken to his home at Cove where he died in agony after suffering about ten hours. The accident occurred at the bridge over Catherine Creek just west of Phy's point. Death of Arthur Payne Arthur Payne died at Cove last Saturday, of tuberculosis. He had been a sufferer for a long time. The funeral took place Tuesday and was largely attended. Arthur Lincoln Payne, only son of James and Lavina Payne, was born at Cove, Oregon, March 25, 1880. He lived on the farm where he was born all his life, except a year that he worked in his uncle's store at Walla Walla, and two terms that he attended Portland business college. He was never very robust but had little sickness until the last two years, during which time he has been in poor health. He inclined more to the quiet than the active pleasures of life, even in boyhood, and was a great lover of music and the beautiful. His tastes were a most refined nature, as was often evidenced by his being called in council by mother and sisters where nice points of dress or culture were under discussion. During his last sickness he was always brave and cheerful and kept for long time from loved ones the seriousness of his condition, hoping to save them pain and trouble. His friends in Cove and vicinity have tried to show their appreciation of his worth by their many acts of kindness during his illness, and whenever he was known there is only sorrow and sympathy for his suffering and the great loss to friends and loved ones. In Memoriam In loving Remembrance of Miss Margaret Louisa Gasset, daughter of J. M. Gasset, of Lower Cove, was born in Cedar county, Missouri, October 22, 1874, and died January 3, 1908, aged 33 year, 2 months, and 12 days. Miss Gasset leaves to mourn her loss, a father, six brothers and one sister, W. B., L. A., G. L., C. H., B. W. and L. F. Gasset and Mrs. Sylvia Martin of Pine Valley. The family was all present at her bedside, except her brother B. W. Gasset who is in the Philippine Islands. Miss Gasset's mother died in 1887 and left Mr. Gasset with a large family, though Miss Gasset was only 13 years old, she took charge of the family, and raised the children to manhood and womanhood and ever since has been her fathers housekeeper and in her loss the family has parted with the main spoke in the family wheel. The funeral services
were conducted at Hardscrable school house Sunday, at 12 o'clock by Rev.
Robinson of Cove, after which her remains were laid to rest in the
Wright cemetery. She was followed to her last resting place by a Large
concourse of mourning friends as all who knew her were her friends and
we extend our sympathy to her bereaved family. She is laid to rest.
God bless her. Died SEELEY--In Cove on Friday, February 20, 1903, Grandma Seeley, aged 86 years, 6 months and 2 days. The funeral took place Sunday at Cove, the Rev. Van Nuys of the First Presbyterian church of La Grande officiating. HARRIS--In Cove, Saturday, February 2-, 1903, Mrs. Jane Harris, wife of Wilford Harris. The cause of death was smallpox. A few days prior to her death her infant child died of the same disease. Musical Prodigy After a long and difficult struggle, Miss Ada Chambers, of Cambridge, Ohio, is in the fair way to accomplish her ambition, for the traditional fairy god-parents have appeared to her. Mr. And Mrs. Charles Bond of Boston, who "discovered" Geraldine Farrer and defrayed the expenses of her musical education abroad, have come to the aid of Miss Chambers and have offered to her five years' training in music in Berline, Paris, and Milan. It was Baroness von Rhyner who discovered Miss Chambers. The baroness brought the girl to the attention of the Bonds, and so interested did they become that they offered to defray all her expenses for five years in the hope that they may add to the musical world another star such as Miss Farrer became through their help. Those who have heard Miss chambers sing say she will some day be the equal of the greatest signers of the day. The above is from the Cincinnati Times Star and the lady referred to tin the article is a daughter of Judge Chambers of Ohio now deceased. She is also a cousin of Judge W. H. Chenvront of this place. M. E. Church The protracted meeting at the M. E. Church is progressing finely. Large audiences and splendid interests are reported. Rev. Archer is preaching some very strong sermons and much good is sure to result from his untiring efforts. Those who have not attended the meeting are the losers. In Memoriam Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Payne, Cove, Oregon, at 7:30 P.M., February 20, 1903, Mrs. Minerva Ann Seeley, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 2 Days. Mrs. Seeley was the daughter of Asa Foote, the descendant of along line of American pioneers, the first of whom came to the settling of Wethersfield, Connecticut, in 1635. She was born in Scipio, New York, August 18, 1816, and moved with her parents to Rushville, New York, where in January 1835 she was married to David Jaycox. In 1839 when moved to what is now Eagle, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, then a wilderness many miles from neighbors. Later they went to live in Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, where in August, 1861 her husband died, and nine years afterward she wedded St. Paul Seeley. In 1876, she came to Cove, Oregon to spend her remaining years in the loving care of her children. Three years ago she fell and fractured her hip, but despite this and the many vicissitudes of a long and active life, she remained bright and cheerful, busying herself with art needlework and the study of painting, which she had taken up at the age of 70. Her last illness seized upon her the first of August 1902, but to the last she preserved an active interest in her surroundings, in politics and literature. She was the mother of ten children by her first husband, of whom three daughters and one son are living. Mrs. Rosella Bridges, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, who arrived in Cove last December; Mesdames Lovina Payne and Louise Payne, of Cove, Oregon, and Ozias Jaycox of Walla Walla, Washington. She leaves also one sister, Mrs. Louise Seamans, aged 78 of Walla Walla, and a half brother and a half sister, John Foote and Mrs. S. Ferran of San Diego, California. Mrs. Seely's parents were Presbyterians. She grew up in the strict religious training of that sect, experiencing religion in early youth, and remained an earnest Christian throughout a long and checkered life. She will be sadly missed. "Go to thy Perfect peace, And soft be thy repose; Thy toils are o'er, thy troubles cease, from earthly cares a sweet release. Thy quiet eyelids close---Gently close. Go to thy grave, and while thine absence we deplore, One thought our sorrow shall beguile, For soon with a celestial smile, We meet to part no more---Part no more!" Mrs. Carrie Kennedy Mrs. Carrie Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy, died at her home in Stockton Monday morning March 21, 1910, of pneumonia. Mrs. Kennedy was 78 years of age and had been a resident of this county ever since her young womanhood. She was faithful member of the M. E. church during the larger part of her life. Her husband and one son, Rev. Walter Ross, besides a large number of other relatives and host of friends survive her. She was an intellectual Christian woman and some of our old residents attended school to her as high as a half century ago. The funeral was conducted at the house in the presence of a large crowd of friends and relatives, by Rev. Livingston, the business houses being closed during the funeral hour as a mark of respect. The remains were laid to rest in the Ross cemetery near Cane Hill. (MISSOURI) Death Of Little Girl The death of Zella, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Rees, of Cove occurred at about 11 o'clock Tuesday night. The little girl has been an invalid for several months past and while there has been hope that there would be a change in her condition, the hope has been cruelly shattered. The affliction of the devoted parents is one that has elicited the most profound grief and sympathy of the entire neighborhood. The funeral will be held from the family home this morning at 10 o'clock. In Memory Grandma Eldredge, as she was familiarly known, was born in Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1829, being 76 years 10 months 13 days old at her death. She was married in Polk county MO in 1850 to John Pollard and came to Cedar County the same year and has since made her home here. Mr. Pollard died in 1863 leaving her with five children. One child had proceeded its father to the better land. Four of those children were now living all of whom were present at her death. In 1866 she married Wm. Eldridge to this union was born one child which died in infancy. Mr. Eldredge died in 1879 and she has since made her home with John Pollard her only son. She professed faith in Christ in 1852 and joined the Baptist church and she has lived a constant member ever since. She had lost her natural eyesight several years proceeding her death; but she could look by an eye of faith across the stormy water of death to a bright and happy land beyond this land of trials and troubles and she has often expressed her desire to go. She has gone to that land of eternal bliss where there will be no parting pain or sorrow. She is now standing at the right had of God robed in angels garments with her hands held out beckoning her loved ones to the bright happy home which God has prepared for those who love and serve him. Weep not dear ones for your loss is her gain. For we know that God doeth all things well. Prepare to meet God and when deaths messenger shall come to bid you leave this world you can say "Farewell vain world I'm going home to Heaven, where I will meet my dear old mother who has so often prayed for me." The funeral was preached by Rev. Chambers and the interment made at the Ross cemetery on last Wednesday. A loving mother from us is gone; A voice we loved is
stilled, A place is vacant in our home; Which never can be filled. Mrs. Sindrilla Shoemaker Dies Mrs. Sindrilla Shoemaker died in Union, Oregon, Oct. 18, 1911, was born Dec. 7, 1838 in Wayne county, Ohio. She was married on March 24, 1859 to Joseph Shoemaker of Smithvile, Ohio, (her maiden name being Johnston) here they lived for nine years, then removed to Pleasantville, Iowa where they resided for a little more than a year. In June, 1870 they came out to Union county, Oregon and took up their residence at Cove, where eight years later the husband died. There were eight children born to this union of which only four sisters survive., Mrs. Mary A. Foster, Mrs. Civilla Allen, Mrs. Sarah Shappat of Union and Mrs. Flora Lynch of Oregon City. There were twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. She raised two grandchildren and one orphan boy. Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of the Methodist Church and a Christian from her youth. For the past six years she made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Frank Allen. Homer Shappat Gone Homer Shappat died in Union, Oregon, November 1st, 1911 at the residence of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foster. He was born at Cove, Oregon July 13, 1903. Two years ago last May his father was called to the great beyond and since that time they have made their home with his uncle Mr. Geo. Foster. His greatest pride was to obey and he was loved by all
who knew him. His mother and three sisters survive him. In Memoriam Sarah Ann, beloved wife of A. R. Robinson, departed this life at the family residence in Cove, Oregon, at 10:45 on Wednesday night, Oct. 4th, 1889. The deceased was born in the state of Kentucky on April 6th, 1843 and came to Cove Sept. 13th, 1864 being among the earliest of the pioneers. On July 9th, 1865, she was married in Cove to A. R. Robinson and they have ever since resided there. She was an earnest and sincere Christian loved by all who knew her, and was a member of the Baptist church for a number of years past. She leaves besides her husband the following nearest relatives to mourn her departure: her son Edward A. Robinson of Fletcher, Idaho and two daughters, Mrs. D. H. Lavne of Cove and Mrs. Anna Weaver of LaGrande; also a brother W. H. Weaver of Oakesdale, Washington and sister Mrs. Ellen Boswell of Enterprise who came last evening. Mrs. Robinson has not been in good health for some time past and was taken sick about ten days ago with typhoid fever. For two or three days previous to her death, she was not expected to recover. The funeral takes place at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the Baptist church and rev. W.H. Holloman is expected to be present to conduct the services. The entire community is in mourning and sympathy with the relatives of the deceased. Stafford The remains of Mr. Adam Miracle, who died at his late home in New Matamoras, Sunday, February 2, were brought here last Tuesday to the home of his brother Mr. Elmer Miracle and the funeral was conducted Wednesday forenoon at Mt. Tabor church by Rev. E. E. King of this place. The remains were accompanied by his son, Mr. Russel Miracle and wife of New Matamoras and daughters Mrs. Josie McConnell of Oklahoma and Miss Florence of the home. Deceased was seventy-two years of age. He was a member of the New Matamoras M. E. church and was a veteran of the Civil war. He was a former resident of Stafford and has a wide circle of relatives and friends here who extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Interment was made in Mt. Tabor cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him several years ago. Mabel, the six months old child of Mr. And Mrs. James Miracle passed away Sunday after a several weeks illness from spinal meningitis. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Sutherland church conducted by Rev. Cope of Summerfield and interment was made in Sutherland Cemetery. (Adam and Mabel were in the same article) Eastern Oregon Banker Dies Unexpectedly (See photos) Jasper G. Stevens After a three months' visit in Southern California for a slight attach of tonsillitis, Jasper G. Stevens, president of several Eastern Oregon banks, died unexpectedly at his late home, 783 Irving street, yesterday morning. Mr. Stevens left a widow and two children, William B. , a student at the University of Oregon, and Jean Glen, a student at Portland Academy. A brother Earl Stevens, lives at Sherwood and two sisters, Miss Nellie Stevens, a school teacher at St. Johns, and Miss May Stevens, at teacher of music live in Portland. Mr. Stevens was born in 'Silverton Colo., in 1857, going to Eugene as a boy. There he married Miss Minnie G. Shaw, in 1889. He was a member of the first class of the University of Oregon, later opening a drugstore in Cove, Or., where he soon became a banker. Gone Before Mrs. Effie M. Gassett, wife of Wm. Gasset, died at her home in Lower Cove on April 15 at 8:35 o'clock a.m. Mrs. Gasset was born in Newton county, Missouri, March 2, 1877. She united with the Christian church at the age of 13 years, since which time she has lived an exemplary Christian life. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Rushing in the schoolhouse in the 9th district at 4 p.m. on the 17th. She leaves a husband, one daughter, five brothers, two sisters, father, mother, and a host of friends to mourn her absence. Mrs. Grant Turnbaugh Mrs. Della Chambers Turnbaugh, wife of Grant Turnbaugh, died at the Zanesville City hospital this morning, near midnight, where she was taken Monday, January 8th, after a consultation of physicians. She had been seriously ill with fever for some weeks and serious and dangerous complications supervened that baffled the skill of the physicians who agreed that an operation alone gave any assurance of saving her life. Accordingly she was removed to the hospital and put under the most careful treatment, and though she seemed to improve never reached the condition where an operation, other than for temporary relief, could be ventured in safety. The change for the worse come on Monday when her husband, who had returned home for a brief time, hastened to her side and was followed on the next train by Chas. S. Turnbaugh, Esq., Miss Anna Turnbaugh and Mrs. E. E. Scott, who took with them her little daughter, whom she seemed to recognize. In the early part of Monday night she became unconscious and gradually sank till the midnight hour when she passed away, aged 30 years. She was the oldest daughter of Judge Wm. H. Chambers and Mrs. Chambers, formerly of Cambridge, now residing in Marietta. She was born in Caldwell, Nobel county, and came with her parents to Cambridge, where she was united in marriage with Grant Turnbaugh September, 1901. To them were born two children, a son Russell Chambers, June 22, 1903, who died February 8, 1904, and a daughter, Martha Elizabeth, born August 24, 1904. Mrs. Turnbaugh was a very intelligent, loveable woman, always bright and cheerful and her magnificent courage and hopefulness were never more thoroughly displayed than during her last illness. From a young girl she was a devoted Christian, a member of the Cambridge M. E. church. The body was brought to the home in Cambridge Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by the husband and relatives. Funeral Arrangements will be made an announced later. John Jones Frightfully Burned, Cove Man is in Precarious Condition This Afternoon from Burns Sustained in Accident---While Crossing Katherine Creek Bridge near Cove Engine Tipped Backward.
Late this afternoon reports from Doctor Martin's office say the Mr. Jones has a chance for recovery. He has a family of five children. The 12 year old son of George Stubblefield who was taken to California last fall for his health died in that state on 23 of May, and his remains were brought back to Cove where they were buried on Mary 29th. 'Tis sad indeed that we must part With one so dear unto our heart And when we think upon the past We hope to meet again at last. F. H. Allen. Miss Chambers Will Be Here in Caldwell and Cambridge The concert to be given at the Market Street Baptists Church Friday evening, December 27, by Miss Ada Chambers promises to be the musical treat of the season. Miss Chambers will give a pleasing program of selections from the old composers and the recent composers. The program will be arranged in groups of songs and will be very attractive. Miss chambers will be assisted by Prof. Alexander Hull, the talented vocalist, who will appear on the program. Miss Mary Conrade will act as accompanist. All need no introduction to Zanesville audiences. Miss Chambers will give three concerts in this vicinity before her return to New York City as follows: Caldwell Thursday evening, Zanesville, Friday evening and Cambridge Saturday evening. Miss Conrade will act as accompanist at all three concerts. This will be the farewell appearance of Miss Chambers in this section of the state before her departure for several years' study in Europe. The concert here is given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Market Street Baptist Church. Death Of Zella Rees Little Daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. Tobe Rees Succumbs to Pneumonia, Tuesday night March 9th, Zella, the fifteen year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Tobe Rees of Cove, passed away to the great beyond. Little Zella had been an invalid for some time but was on the road to recovery until last week when pneumonia took it's hold which resulted in her death. The SCOUT joins with the many friends of Mr. And Mrs. Rees in extending condolence in this their dark hour of sorrow. The funeral was held from the family home at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Subscriber Pays Tribute
To Deceased The sympathy of a host of friends goes out to Mr. And Mrs. "Tobe" Rees, of Cove, in the loss of their only daughter Zella, who died on March 9. Mr. And Mrs. Rees have had more than their share of trouble of late, as their little daughter had been seriously ill for months, and then a few weeks ago Mr. Rees' father, who lives with them suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he is happily recovering, and Mrs. Rees lost her father, the late Mr. Thomas Jones. In addition to these afflictions Mrs. Rees herself became very ill so that she was unable to be with her child in their last moments. Zella was a beautiful and most loveable girl and was born at Cove August 23, 1896, so that she was 12 years and nearly 7 months old at the time of death. About a year ago she was attacked with tonsillitis, which was succeeded by another illness which developed a serious nervous from which, in spite of all money and skill could do, she never rallied but gradually grew weaker until death released her from further suffering. Dressed in a pure white and peacefully lying amid fragrant and snowy blossoms, typical of her maidenly purity and innocence and surrounded by her sorrowing relatives and friends, a brief but touching service was held, ere her loved form was forever hidden from sight and then she was tenderly carried to her last resting place. But while her body was committed to the ground, "earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.: faith hears a voice which has rung in triumphant tones through the centuries proclaiming a resurrection of the death and life in the world to come. Faith pierces the veil which hides our loved one, from our sight and seeing , bids us not to sorrow as those without home. "She is not dead, the child of our affection, But gone unto that school Where she no longer needs our protection And Christ Himself doth rule." "In that great cloister's stillness and seclusion, By Guardian Angel led, Safe from temptation, safe from sin's pollution. She lives whom we call dead." "Day after day, we think what she is doing In those bright realms of air, Year after year, the tender steps pursing Behold her grown more fair." Two Frightful Fatalities
Two men, both of whom are well know in Union county, met death by accident Thursday, John Jones of Cove, when he went through a bridge with a traction engine, died from scalds inflicted by the escaping steam. He leaves a wife and five children, the youngest a babe but three months of age. He is survived also by a brother, Royal Jones, of Cove, and four sisters, Mrs. L. Remillard, of La Grande; Mrs. Susie Cates of Portland, Mrs. E. C. Rees of Cove and Mrs. Emma Neely of Vale. On the same day O. E. Harper, formerly of the Blue Mountain Creamery of La Grande, and also former resident of Cove, received fatal injuries in an accident in the creamery at Pendleton. Mr. Harper was caught in a shaft in the creamery plant and received injuries which resulted in his death. He leaves a wife and two children. Funerals Of Judge Chambers And Mrs. Grant Turnbaugh The funeral of Mrs. Grant Turnbaugh will be conducted at the residence on North 11th Street, Thursday at 2 o'clock afternoon. The body of Judge Chambers will be brought to Cambridge Thursday at 9:15, morning, placed in a receiving vault until Friday morning, when it will be taken to the home of Grant Turnbaugh where services will be held at 10 o'clock. Rev. Edwin A. Jester will conduct both services. Interments in Northwood Cemetery. (OHIO) Eastern Oregon Banker Dies At Portland Home
Jasper G. Stevens, president of a number of eastern Oregon banks, well known as one of the leading residents of the Grand Ronde valley, a member of the first graduation class at the University of Oregon, died suddenly this morning at his home, 783 Irving street, in this city. Mr. Stevens had been in excellent health save for a slight attack of tonsillitis, and his death was entirely unexpected. Mr. Stevens was born at Silverton, Colo. In 1857. He moved to Eugene when a boy and there married Miss Minie G. Shaw, August 28, 1889. Mrs. Stevens entered the first class at the University of Oregon and studied pharmacy. For twenty-six years he was a druggist and postmaster at Cove, OR., and during his long residence in the Grand Ronde valley he became the owner of a large amount of farm and other property in eastern Oregon and was instrumental in starting a number of banks there. At the time of his death, he was president of the State bank of Cove, and the Stock growers and Farmers bank of Wallula and vice-president of the Union bank at Union. The widow and two children, William B. Stevens, a student at the University of Oregon, and Jean Glen Stevens, a student at Portland Academy, survive him. He also left a brother Earl Stevens, an agriculturalist living at Sherwood, and two sisters, Miss May Stevens a teacher of music in Portland, and Miss Nellie Stevens a teacher in the St. Johns schools. Although Mr. Stevens retained his home in Cove, he had been living in Portland much of the time for the last five years. He and Mrs. Stevens returned but a few days ago from a 10 weeks stay in California. Death Of Thomas Jones Thomas Jones died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. C. Neely, of this city, Monday, February, 22nd 1909, of general debility and old age. For many years Mr. Jones has been in very poor health and death was not unexpected, but not less afflicting to his sons and daughters. The death of Mr. Jones further decimates the ranks of the hardy pioneers who half a century ago subdued the west, transforming the wilderness to beautiful orchards and gardens and profitable farms. Deceased was born in Tennessee, September 12, 1827. Bereft of his father at a tender age he yet followed the paths of duty and uprightness throughout a long and useful life. In 1858 Mr. Jones left his home moving first to Arkansas, then to Missouri and later to Nebraska. In 1864 he decided to move to Oregon and with that intent started on the journey May 12 of that year with the customary ox team and wagons. In this trip Mr. Jones encountered more than the usual hardships and danger. At one time he was dangerously ill with pneumonia. Later on the stock belonging to the small train was stolen by Indians and in attempting to regain them several of the party lost their lives. Despite the hardships encountered the party reached its destination, the Grande Ronde Valley in the fall of 1864. Here Mr. Jones decided his journeys were over and for over 14 years it has During his residence here deceased had contributed his share of arduous labor and earnest zeal toward the up building of the county and gained a reputation for honesty of purpose and fair dealing. Three daughters and two sons survive Mr. Jones, Mrs. H. C. Neely of Union, at whose home he died, Mrs. L. Remillard, of La Grande, Mrs. Ed. Cates, of Portland and John T. and Royal D. Jones of Cove. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. H. C. Neely of this city and the burial at Cove February 23rd. Hon. William Chambers Hon. William Chambers, who died Tuesday night, January 16th, 1906, was born in Calvert county, Maryland, March 11th, 1842. He attended the public schools in Maryland and when a youth, came to Monroe county, Ohio, where he worked on a farm and went to school during the winter season till 1860 when he returned to Maryland and was a student in West River academy. He engaged in teaching as was regarded an excellent instructor. While thus engaged he began the study of law under the instruction of James E. Jones, Esq., and was admitted to the bar as a lawyer in Noble county in 1869. In 1871 he located for the practice of his profession in Caldwell and was elected the first mayor of the village and held the office four years. He was elected prosecuting attorney of Noble county in 1876 and filled the office with acceptance, being a vigorous and very discreet official. In 1892 he was elected Jude of the Common Pleas court of the sub-division composed of Muskingum , Morgan, Guernsey and Noble counties, and served two consecutive terms. He removed from Caldwell to Cambridge where they made their home until after the expiration of his second term, when his health failing, the family removed to Marietta where their home has since been. Judge Chambers was an intense student, a good lawyer, an honest man. Few men had more unbounded confidence of all classes of people than he. Staunch in principle, clear in perception, decided in character, and honest in purposed, firm yet kindly, he deserved the esteem in which he was held as a judge. October 25th, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Phillips, daughter of the pioneer M. E. preacher, Rev. Jeremiah Phillips. To them were born four children namely: Alfred P., Della, wife of Grant Turnbaugh, now deceased, Henry B. and Ada. The death of the eminent father and the oldest daughter, occurring so near the same time, is an exceedingly sad affliction to the family and calls forth the tenderest sympathy of all the neighbors and friends who knew and loved them. (OHIO) O. A. Odell The subject of this notice was born Nov. 14, 1861 in Ray Co., Mo., and lived to manhood in that county, and moved with his father to Cedar Co., Mo., in 1879. He was married to Miss Sarah Gassett, Jan. 29, 1882, and to this union there were born 8 children, of whom five are living, Eli, Milton, Mary, Clarissa, Vida. The three first named are grown and latter are only children. Brother Odell professed faith in Christ in the year 1885 and was baptized by his father, Elder S. E. Odell into the fellowship of the Primitive Baptist church until death, which occurred March 22, 1909. He is missed by the church, his neighbors, and his dear companion and children. Surely a good man has been taken from us. Brother Odell was in the organization of the Prairie Valley church, the first Primitive Baptist church in eastern Oklahoma, then Ind. Ter. The writer tried to speak words of comfort to a throng of friends at the Methodist church house in Blue Jacket from Thess iv.16. Bryant Cash (MISSOURI) Frightful Accident Occurs
In Collapse Of A Bridge John Jones, of Cove, was fatally injured yesterday morning by a traction engine which he was driving, breaking through a bridge. He was pinioned under the engine fully an hour before he could be extricated and was frightfully scalded and burned. When the clothing from the lower portion of the body was moved blotches of the scalded skin and flesh dropped away. Dr. Martin of Cove was summoned to render medical attention. Mr. Jones had started with the traction engine belonging to Hy Chambers to La Grande for repairs. Behind the engine was attached a train wagon. When the engine was within about four feet of having crossed the bridge over Catherine creek the structure gave way. The tongue of the trail wagon was broken and the driver was pinioned underneath. It was an hour before the unfortunate man could be rescued from his perilous situation and in the meantime he was subjected to the escaping steam on account of the bursting of a steam gauge. It was necessary to saw away the times of the bridge before he could be released. Another man who was on the engine at the time jumped and escaped injury. John Jones is a well know resident of Cove where he has spent the greater portion of his life. He is a brother of Mrs. L. Remillard of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Remillard left for Cove at 4 o'clock yesterday evening on receipt of word that the injuries inflicted by the accident would probably prove fatal. The victim of this unfortunate affair is 42 years of age and has a wife, formerly Miss Foster of Cove and a family of five children. Ada Chambers Forging
Ahead Concerning Miss Ada Chambers, well known in this city, the York, Pa., Dispatch has the following: The ovation of the evening came to Ada Chambers, soprano, in her solo, "From Thy Love as a Father." With head thrown well back she rippled smoothly along over the lighter lines without the slightest quaver in so far as her voice was concerned, but close observers, those who knew what was to follow felt by a sort of psychological suggestion that she was concentrating every atom of nervous energy for the supreme effort, and then it came. Poising herself with supreme vocal balance for just an instant, she gave a metaphorical spring, in which every fiber of force in her body was brought into play, and soared gracefully over the top most "bar," commonly called "high C." It was a magnificent effort in which she gave all she had to her art and her audience, and almost as one person the latter broke out into enthusiastic and prolonged applause. A Patti or an Albani never received more spontaneous tribute. Later, in "Ye Mountains, Ye Perpetual Hills," she dominated the chorus from a higher vocal terrace than they could reach, the notes ever rising true and sweet and clear. If this be but her third appearance in oratorio her future is full of promise. Elsie, the 14 year old daughter of Mr,. And Mrs. J. H. Morton, died on Sunday, July the 22. She was buried in the cemetery at Summerville on Monday, at which place other members of her family have been buried. Father And Daughter Judge William Chambers Caldwell and the whole of Noble county were shocked almost beyond measure last Wednesday when the announcement reached his old home and the homes of his almost innumerable number of friends that Judge William Chambers, of Marietta, had died in the Athens insane asylum, in which institution he was an inmate, about midnight of the night previous. What makes his death the sadder is the fact that it occurred within twenty-four hours after that of his daughter Della Chambers Turnbaugh, of Cambridge, who died in the Zanesville city hospital on Monday night of last week. The death of Judge Chambers removes on of the most widely known former residents of Caldwell and Nobel county and one of the best known public men of the Fifteenth Ohio Congressional district. The news of his death was not only a great shock in the scenes of his days of younger manhood, but to his legion of friends scattered of the whole of Southeastern Ohio, as well, and sympathy is extended by all to the members of his family who are doubly bereaved at this time. The death of Judge Chambers also removes one of the brightest stars Nobel county every possessed; his mind was one of the clearest and far reaching and he was a man of no ordinary ability until overtaken by a disease that gradually crept over his intellect and wormed its way about him until his reason was destroyed and later terminated in his death. William Chambers was born on a farm in Calvert county,
Maryland, in 1842. His father William Chambers, was a seafaring man in
early life, but in 1853 he moved to a farm in Monroe County, Ohio, where
the son worked and went to school during the winter season till 1860
when he returned to Maryland and was a student in West River academy.
He engaged in teaching and was regarded as an excellent instructor.
While thus engaged he began the study of law under the instruction of
James E. Jones. In 1871 he was admitted to the bar in Caldwell, where
the following year he became the first mayor of the village, holding the
office four years. In 1875 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Noble
county on the Republican ticket for one term, having declined a
re-nomination. He was a man of extensive and varied information and
thoroughly versed in the law. During his practice of the law, he had as partners, Judge D. S. Gibbs, Judge J. M. McGinnis, of Caldwell, respectively and Judge E. E. Evans of Zanesville, Ohio. He was married in 1870 to Martha A., daughter of Rev. Jeremiah Phillips, of the Pittsburg Conference, to whom four children were born, of whom three, together with his widow survive., Dr. A. P. Chambers of Kansas City, Miss Ada Chambers of New York, and H. B. Chambers of Marietta. The funeral services of Judge Chambers were held at the home of his son=in-law, Grant Turnbaugh, at Cambridge, Friday morning at 10 o'clock, to which place the remains were taken Thursday morning. Rev. Edwin A. Jester read the scripture lesson, lead in prayer and spoke beautifully. He was followed briefly by Rev. Dr. Milligan in an address of power and earnestness. Appropriate hymns were sung by Mrs. J. B. Jones and Rev. Jester, with Miss Harris at the piano. The floral tributes were very beautiful and profuse and the occasion was throughout one of deep solemnity. The Guernsey county bar held a meeting Wednesday evening and made arrangements to attend the funeral. An invitation was extended to the Noble county bar to also attend, which was accepted, and six honorary pall bearers, Judge J. M. McGinnis, D. S. Spriggs, L. B. Frazier, W. H. Smith, J. R. Keenan, and H. F. Neubart, were appointed. Others from Caldwell attending the funeral were Probate Judge L. W. Wheeler, J.W. Robinson, B.F. Atkinson, and H. W. George. A joint committee was appointed to draft resolutions to be spread upon the court journals of both Guernsey and Noble counties. The active pall bearers were the following members of the Cambridge bar; E. L. Rosemond, David Okey, James Joyce, A. L. Stevens, H. W. Luccock, John P. Turner, J. B. Ferguson, and G. D. Dugan. The pall bearers active and honorary, and many others accompanied the family to Northwood cemetery where the interment was made by the side of his daughter Mrs. Turnbaugh who was buried the day previous. Mrs. Chambers was accompanied by two of her brothers, her son Brook and daughter, Ada. Many other old friends and neighbors attended and manifested their sympathy and respect for the deceased jurist, than whom there never was a better judge. Able, honest, fearless, a lover of justice, hating wrongs, despising shams, the champion of the weak against the strong, but always with the limits that the law's rules lay down--he was such a judge as the people love and the lawyers respect. (OHIO) Mrs. Grant Turnbaugh As noted in THE LEADER last week, the death of Mrs. Grant Turnbaugh, of Cambridge, occurred at the Zanesville city hospital about midnight Monday night, January 15th, following a week of the most intense suffering. The deceased had been ill for the two weeks previous to her death and was taken to the city hospital on January 8th. Her condition after her arrival at the hospital had been very grave and several times during the week her death had been expected. However, Sunday she rallied to a certain extent and some slight hopes were entertained for her recovery. After a relapse suffered Monday, the end came Monday night. Mrs. Turnbaugh was a daughter of Judge and Mrs. William Chambers, of Marietta, formerly of Caldwell and Cambridge. She was born in Caldwell, Noble county, where her parents resided at that time and was about thirty years of age at the time of her death. She was married some four years ago to Grant Turnbaugh, of Cambridge, a prominent shoe merchant of that place, to which union were born two children, a son Russel Chambers, June 22, 1903, who died February 8th, 1904, and a daughter, Martha Elizabeth, born August 24, 1904, and since her marriage had made her home in Cambridge. In social circles in that city she was very prominent and was beloved by all who knew her for her sweet and gracious manner and many loveable qualities. Mrs. Turnbaugh is survived by her husband and one daughter, her mother, Mrs. Chambers, and one sister, Miss Ada Chambers, and two brothers, Dr. A. P. Chambers of Kansas City, and H.B. Chambers of Marietta. The news of the death of Mrs. Turnbaugh came as a great shock to her legions of friends and former acquaintances in Noble, Washington, and Guernsey counties, in all of which places she was well known. The sympathy of many of the residents of the Fifteenth congressional district will be extended to the bereaved members of Mrs. Turnbaugh's family, they being well known all over the district through the prominence of Judge Chambers, who sat on the common pleas bench in this section at one time and the fame of Miss Ada Chambers, who has sung in a large number of the towns of the district. Mrs. Turnbaugh had been seriously ill with fever for some weeks and serious and dangerous complications supervened that baffled the skill of the physicians, who agreed that an operation alone gave any assurance of saving her life. Accordingly she was removed to the Zanesville hospital and put under the most careful treatment, and , though she seemed to improve, never reached the condition where an operation, other than for temporary relief could be ventured safely. Mrs. Turnbaugh was a very intelligent, loveable woman, always bright and cheerful and her magnificent courage and hopefulness were never more thoroughly displayed than during her last illness, From a young girl she was a devoted Christian member of the M. E. church. The last sad services and honors to the dead were performed over the remains of the late Mrs. Della Turnbaugh, Thursday afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing and sympathizing friends. The services were in charge of Rev. E. A. Jester of the
M. E. church, who in beautiful language, paid a touching tribute to the
virtues of the deceased. And so closed the last earthly rites over one who in life endeared herself to all by her loving ways. A long procession of carriages followed the remains to Northwood cemetery, where they laid her to rest. Among those present at the funeral services of Mrs. Turnbaugh from out of Cambridge were her mother, Mrs. Wm Chambers, whose double bereavement, the death of both daughter and husband within such a short time, calls for the sympathy of all her friends; the sister; Miss Ada Chambers of New York city; brother H. B. Chambers, of Marietta; I. B. and O. W. Phillips and Miss Lou Phillips of Marietta; Mrs. Harry Wilson and J. B. Anderson, of Zanesville; Mr. And Mrs. A. R. Phillips, of Neward; Mr. And Mrs. J. R. Spence of Columbus; Mrs. John Gibson, James Gibson and Kate Keller of Mt. Ephraim. (OHIO) William Chambers The committee here fore appointed to prepare and present to the bar memorial commemorative of the public services of the late William Chambers, a former judge of the Court of Common Pleas of this judicial district, respectfully submit the following memorial and resolution: William Chambers, who died Tuesday night, January 16, 1906, was born in Calvert county, Maryland, March 11, 1842. His early educational advantages were limited to the common schools afforded by the sparsely settled country of his boyhood days, and while yet a youth, he came to Monroe county, Ohio, where he worked on a farm and attended school during the winter months until 1860; when he returned to Maryland and was a student in West River Academy. After leaving the academy he engaged in teaching, and while thus engaged he began the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in Noble county in 1869. In 1871 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Noble county, and filled the office with credit, being a vigorous and discreet official. In the spring of 1892 he was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the sub-division composed of Guernsey, Noble, Muskingum and Morgan counties, and served two consecutive terms. This brief outline cannot adequately portray the real life and character of Judge Chambers. Back of all was the vital, controlling force that made and shaped his career; the living , aspiring man with a purpose and mission in life to accomplish. While a mere youth, struggling in poverty to acquire an education and qualify himself for the realities of life he formed the determination to become a lawyer, and to be a leader in that profession, which was the inspiration that moved him and which he followed with untiring zeal and labor. He had so far mastered the studies of the public schools that he became an efficient teacher at an early age, and thus acquired means to further prosecute his studies. He industriously economized every spare moment in pursuing the study of law, and saved with seeming parsimony all his earnings to further the one great purpose of a professional life; and although among strangers, while comparatively young, he prosecuted his profession indomitable will and energy and industry, fixed upon one high purpose, to which he controlled the untoward circumstances surround his youth, acquired an education and fitted himself for the practice of his profession; and it was that same purpose and will that directed and controlled all the energies of his Life. As a lawyer he was careful, patient and painstaking in the preparation of his cases, and able in their presentation. He came to the trial of his cases fully prepared, and was seldom taken by surprise. He was always, proper, frank and candid with the court and thereby gained respect and confidence. He was indeed in all the essential elements there of a most capable lawyer. He was kind and courteous to his fellow member of the bar, and indeed to everyone. Although courage under all conditions was one of his pre-eminent characteristics, it was his ability, fairness, and kind and gentlemanly demeanor that won him the respect and confidence of the people. During the ten years that he served on the bench, Judge
Chambers was uniformly courteous to the members of the bar, and all
others who had business in the court and he won the respect of
everyone. He was a diligent student, and his knowledge of the law of
cases was remarkable. His excellent memory an close reading enabled him
readily to find a precedent for almost any case. He was brief in his
address, and confined himself closely to the questions at issue and as a
result few of his instructions to juries ever furnished grounds for
reversal by the higher courts. The records of his court attest the
industry, ability and honesty with which he discharged the duties of his
office. These records are abiding monuments of his learning, skill and
ability, and his name so connected with them will be honored as that of
the learned lawyer and honest judge. To mark our appreciation of him, let it be: Resolved, That throughout his life, he discharged his full
measure of duty, and has earned the reward of approval and commendation
of his fellow citizens.
Sheldon Nelson, age 88, who died yesterday at Cove, Or. (Special to the Journal) Cove, Or., July 10--Titus Sheldon Nelson, who was born in West Rupert, Vermont, in 1825, was married there in 1850 and was one of the few remaining Veterans who served at Gettysburg, died Tuesday. He moved his family to Wisconsin in 1859. From there after the war he went to Dakota, where he lived for 16 years coming to Cove in 1886. He died very suddenly from heart failure. He leaves a widow and seven children, Bert, James and Mrs. Melissa Ego, of this place; Charley and Byron, of Wallowa; Franklin of Waitsburg, Wash., and Mrs. Cummins, of Anacortes, Wash. Mrs. Carl Gassett The
death of Mrs. Carl Gassett occurred at her home in Cove Sunday. The
deceased was formerly Miss Comstock of that locality. Eighty-Ninth Anniversary Capt. J. W. M. Brock celebrated his 89th birthday anniversary at his home on West North street, last Thursday. The captain enjoyed his usual good health, and spent the day conversing with visiting relatives and friends, relating may war incidents. On that day Capt. Brock received a large number of post cards with kindly birthday greetings, and for these embraces the Captain wishes to extend his sincere thanks. (hand written 94 cards).
J. W. M. Brock J. W. M. Brock, a former resident of this place was born in Monroe county, Ohio, March 11, 1822, and died at Caldwell, Ohio, February 14, 1913. He was married to Marie Morris at Antioch, Monroe county, Ohio in 1842. Four children were born to this union, Elihu C. who died in 1854, aged 11 years; N. Dustin who died at his home in Kansas in 1912, aged 67 years; J. W. who died at Olive, Nobel county, Ohio in 1902 aged 52 years; Viola L. who died in infancy. His wife Marie died at their home in Stafford, Ohio, in 1892. He was married to Nancy S. Reed of Woodsfield, Ohio, in 1895. She died in 1899. He served in the civil war as first Lieutenant in company D, 27 Regiment O. V. I from the organization of the regiment in 1861 until March 1862, when he was promoted to Captain. He was wounded July 22, 1864. From the effects of this wound he never fully recovered and it caused him to resign from duty September, 1864, having served his country loyally, faithfully and courageously for a period of three years and two months. He is survived by six grandchildren and six great grand children, descendants of N. Dustin. He was a member of the Christian church for 72 years and of the Masonic Fraternity 66 years and his attitude toward both of these institutions was characterized by loyalty, fervency, and zeal. Captain Brock, as he was familiarly known, was a quiet, unassuming Christian gentleman whose whole life was devoted to his God. His home and his native land, and when we contemplate the noble deeds and loving words of the poet when he says, To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." The last eleven years of his long eventful and useful life was spent with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Minnie F. Brock of Caldwell, Ohio. The remains were brought to Stafford Monday and funeral after a brief discourse by Rev. Applegate of the Christian church of Caldwell, was taken in charge by the Masonic order, District Lecturer Chamberlain of Caldwell, assisting, interment in Stafford cemetery. Mrs. Palmer Passes Away Arrived in La Grande on the Fourth Day of July 1864 and Has Made Her Home in this Valley Ever Since. Mrs. Hanna Palmer, affectionately known as "Grandma Palmer" died at her home on Adams Avenue this morning at 10 minutes to 1 o'clock. Death came afar a brief sickness of but a few days. Her children who were summoned Saturday on account of their mother's illness, were at her bedside when the end came. Mrs. Palmer was well known by every resident of the Grande Ronde valley and was loved by all who knew her. In the year of 1857, Mrs. Palmer and her family moved from Delaware county, Pennsylvania, out across the plains to Iowa. After remaining in Iowa for a few years the family again moved westward and arrived in La Grande on the Fourth of July 1864, and Mrs. Palmer and most of her family have made La Grande their home ever since. Grandma Palmer celebrated her ninety-six birthday on the seventh day of last April. She is survived by six children: Mrs. A. E. Jones of Portland; Mrs. F. Newlin; Mrs. Ben Grandy; Mrs. Chas. Harding; Mr. Joe Palmer and Mr. Charles Palmer of Portland. Wins Applause Of Baltimore The Oratorio Society of Baltimore gave its first performance for the present season last evening (January 23) at the Lyric, under the direction of Prof. Joseph Pache, presenting Handel's oratorio, "Sampson.:" The chorus numbered over 300 singers, well balance, in its divisions of soprano, alto, tenor and base. Miss Ada Chambers was the soprano soloist. "Sampson" is one of the long, old fashioned oratorios, and is never given entire, as it requires more than four hours for its performance. Instead selections, equal to about one-half the entire work are given, and sometimes numbers omitted from the program are brought in, as was the case last evening, when Miss Chambers sag the aria, "Ye men of Gaza, hither bring the merry pipe and pleasing string." The air is one of the best for the soprano part and was well sung. She also had the aria of Delilah, "My faith and truth, O, Sampson, prove, but hear me, heart the voice of love." Her greatest triumph, however, was the aria, with cornet obbligato, "Let the bright seraphim in burning row their loud uplifted trumpets blow." This makes on of the climaxes of the great oratorio.--Baltimore American. Mrs. Martha P. Chambers Mrs. Martha P., wife of the late Judge William Chambers, died last Friday evening at he home of her brother, I. B. Philips, at Marietta. Mrs. Chambers suffered a stroke of paralysis about four years ago, and from this illness never fully recovered. Mrs. Chambers, who as a daughter of Rev. Jerry Phillips, was sixty-three years of age, and was born in Noble county. She was married to Judge Chambers in 1870. For twenty years Mr. And Mrs. Chambers resided in Caldwell. Mrs. Chambers was a life long member of the Methodist church and was particularly active in the work of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She is survived by three children, Dr. A.P. Chambers, Columbus, H. B. Chambers, Marietta, and Miss Ada, who is now in Europe. The funeral, which was private, occurred from the home of her brother, Mr. Phillips, at Marietta, last Sunday, interment taking place in the Oak Grove Cemetery. (OHIO) Cove Items Gardens are doing fine despite
the continuous cold rainfalls. Capt. J. W. M. Brock, of Caldwell, is spending this week with relatives in Woodsfield. The Captain was not only a brave and loyal soldier but is a model gentleman and his many Woodsfield friends are always glad to see him.--Gazette |
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