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The Hood River Glacier

1893 Vitals

At the Hood River County Library this year is available only on microfilm.
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The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 7, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     New Year's Day to Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Stranahan, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 7, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     At Trout Lake, Monday, January 2, Charles Byrkett.
     Mr. Byrkett was married to Meta, daughter of Hans Lage of this place, November 23rd and had just moved out to his home. He was sick but a few days, pneumonia being the cause of his death. James Hoag came in Tuesday with the sad news, and accompanied by Mr. Lage, returned with a coffin Wednesday. The funeral took place at Trout Lake Thursday.

The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 7, 1893, page 3
"White Salmon Side"

     We are very sorry to hear of the death of Charles Byrkett of Trout Lake, he was a bright, genial young man and leaves many friends who regret his untimely death.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 14, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     In Hood River valley, Tuesday, Jan. 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Lindsay, a daughter, weight 10 pounds.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 14, 1893, page 3

BEN BUTLER DEAD

     Benjamin F. Butler died at his Washington residence at 1:30 Wednesday morning. His death was "sudden and unexpected," the death said by Caesar to be the most desirable. Butler was one of the most picturesque figures of the late war, and withal a man of great talents, albeit they did not run to military affairs. As a lawyer he was the peer of any in the world, and as a politician he had few equals, and yet he loved notoriety and managed always to get it. He was indeed a strange make up, for in him were mingled the sage and the clown, the philosopher and the montebank; the shrewd business man, and the professional agitator. He burned the midnight oil at the shrine of Wisdom and aired himself freely in the sunshine of Folly. He was, and is not; and being the only specimen of his type, there shall be no other like him forever.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At Hood River, Monday, January 23d, George P. Crowell to Mrs. Marybeth S. English; Rev. H.F. Gilt performing the ceremony.
     The groom is an old and always popular resident of Hood River, who has been engaged in the mercantile business here for many years, and the bride is one of Hood River's most charming ladies. The GLACIER voices the sentiment of the community in wishing them a married life filled with pleasures and prosperity. A generous supply of wedding cake was sampled by the GLACIER force. Mr. and Mrs. Crowell are at home over Mr. Crowell's store.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At the Methodist Episcopal church parlors, in The Dalles, January 24, 1893, Mr. J.F. Haworth and Miss Edith A. Richards, by Rev. J. Whisler.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     At the Hood River, Saturday morning, January 21st, Mary Taylor Coe, aged 91 years, 10 months and 10 days. The funeral took place from the Congregational church Sunday, the body being laid at rest beside that of her son, Eugene F., who died last week.
     Mary Taylor White was born on Pearl street, near Broadway, New York city, March 11, 1801. On October 5, 1827, she was married to Nathaniel Coe, at Auburn, New York, by whom she had six children -- Lawrence W., Cornelia E., Charles C., Eugene F., Susan A. and Henry C., the oldest and youngest of whom alone a survive her. In January, 1854, she joined her husband, who had preceded her to Oregon 2 years, in Portland, and in the fall of the same year moved with him to Hood River, where she remained until her death. At an early age she joined the Baptist church, of which she remained a member through life. The following lines were her composition, and these she continued to repeat, even after all else had faded from memory:

My God, my life, my light,
To Thee, to Thee I call;
I cannot live if Thou remove,
Thou are my All in All.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 3
"White Salmon Side"

     Born -- To the wife of W.H. Overbaugh, January 19th, a son; and Abe Groshong follows suit with a pair of twins, a boy and girl. Who said this was not a productive country?


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 2

     Hon. James G. Blaine, died Friday morning at 11 o'clock.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 2

     L.Q.C. Lamar, associate justice of the United States supreme court, died at Macon, Georgia, Monday, Jan. 23d. His death, like that of the illustrious dead who have preceded him this month, was sudden and unexpected.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., January 28, 1893, page 2

     Bishop Phillips Brooks of the Episcopal church died at Boston Monday, the 23d. It is a coincidence that he, like Butler and Lamar, died of heart failure, and each in the same manner, having been seized with a violent fit of coughing, expired within an hour of two if it.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., February 18, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     February 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Rand, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., February 18, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     At this place Friday the 10th, Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Williams, aged about 7 years.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., February 24, 1893, page 3
"Brief Local Matters"

     Rev. E.P. Roberts of The Dalles died in Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 6th, aged 68. He graduated from Williams college in 1854 and from Bangor Theological Seminary in 1857; spent four years as a missionary in the Caroline Islands. He lived four years at White Salmon, going to The Dalles in 1866. He leaves a wife, four sons and five daughters. The remains arrived at The Dalles on Thursday's train. Funeral Today.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 4, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Near Chenowith, Wash., February 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hill, a son. The baby lived but a few hours.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 11, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     At Tillamook, February 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Morton, a son; weight ten pounds.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 11, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Near Hood River, Sunday, March 5th, to Mr. and Mrs. Absten, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 11, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     At Hood River, February 25th, to Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Morse, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 25, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     At White Salmon, Wednesday, March 22d, to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Thomas, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 1, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Near Hood River, Wednesday, March 29th, to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Miller, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 15, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At the U.B. church, Sunday, the 9th inst., John R. Nickelsen to Miss Minnie Blowers; Rev. C.W. Wells officiating.
     The groom is one of Hood River's most popular young men, and the bride daughter of Captain A.S. Blowers. Both are well known by all of our people and start across the sea of matrimony with the best wishes of the entire community. They arrived home after a brief wedding trip Tuesday night and are stopping temporarily with the groom's parents. They will be at home in the Coe cottage in Waucoma in a few days.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 22, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Saturday the 15th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harbison, daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 22, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Monday, the 17th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wells, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 22, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Hood River valley, Wednesday April 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caddy, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 29, 1893, page 3

A SAD ACCIDENT

     Wednesday, as the steamer Regulator was returning from the Cascade Locks with the Odd Fellows' excursion, and when near Wind River, Martin Schroeder, a boy 11 years old, slipped, while near the foot of the starboard gangway, and fell to the bottom. The steps end near the guard, on the forward lower deck, which is without guard rails, and the boy, striking on the deck, pitched overboard. The steamer was backed and a boat lowered. As the steamer neared the boy a deck-hand named Scott seized a life-preserver and leaped into the river to rescue him. The waves were running high, and Scott's efforts were unsuccessful, but the boy was finally reached with a boat hook from the steamer. The boat in the meanwhile had drifted a quarter of a mile downstream, and a second boat was launched and the brave Scott rescued. Every effort was made to resuscitate the boy, but without avail, and Dr. Brosius being telegraphed for from Viento, met the boat here and went on to The Dalles. He soon found there was no life in the little body, and is of the opinion that he was beyond all hope when pulled out of the water. The father of the boy was killed in the wreck at the Cascades three years ago.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., May 6, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     April 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Shoemaker, a daughters, weight ten pounds.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., May 6, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     Near Hood River, Thursday night, May 4th, John Gibbons, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Gibbons, aged 18 years 2 months and 24 days. Funeral services will be conducted at the home this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
     Decease fastened upon his lungs confining him to his bed nearly a month ago, and despite the tender care of his family and physician, he sank steadily until the summons came and he passed over to the other side. His bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., May 20, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     At Mt. Hood, Saturday,  May 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Fouts, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 3, 1893, page 3

FOUND DEAD

     L. Francesco, Saturday morning found the dead body of Wm. M. Murphy, about a quarter of a mile from the latter's cabin. The body was lying by a log and, from appearances, death had taken place nearly a week before. Justice Knox of Baldwin precinct held the inquest on the body Sunday, with the following jury: Dave Wishart, D.R. Cooper, George Perkins, George Wishart, Thomas A. Connor and Frank Reis. The body was badly decomposed, and an examination disclosed a bruise three or four inches in diameter on the top of the head with the skin broken in several places. All around the body were horse tracks, and the marks of a dragging rope. The evidence of Mr. Francesco, was that several days before he had walked a short distance with deceased who was then going toward the place where the body was found, for the purpose of catching his horse. The jury found that his death was caused by the horse kicking him. Deceased had received some $_00. 00 recently, from the government in payment of Indian depredation claim, and had deposited it in The Dalles National bank. His check book showed that it had all been paid, or loaned out to different parties. Murphy was a pioneer, and was, we understand, in the battle with the Indians at the Lower Cascades.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 3, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     In Hood River, May 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Neileigh,  a daughter


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 3, 1893, page 3

A WEDDING

     Rev. and Mrs. Jesse W. Rigby invite their many friends to be present at the marriage of their daughter Gertie, with Christian D. Nickelsen, Tuesday evening, June 13th at 8 o'clock at Belmont M.E. church, three miles southwest of Hood River, Or.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 10, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     In New York City, May 23, to Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Davidson, (nee Miss Eunice Evans) a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 17, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At Belmont church, Tuesday evening, June 12th, Christian D. Nickelsen to Miss Gertie Rigsby. Rev. J.W. Rigsby, father of the bride, performed the ceremony.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 17, 1893, page 3
"Born"  

     At the Mills Sunday the 11th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eccles, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 17, 1893, page 3
"Born"  

     Near Hood River Monday, June 12th to Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Jones, a daughter, weight 11 pounds.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 1, 1893, page 3
"White Salmon Side"  

     L.F. Burdoin was found dead last Thursday, in the path between his home and David Stratt's where he had been for a visit. It is supposed that death was caused by heart disease as he had been subject to that for some time. Mr. Burdoin was one of the few men who had no enemies, and many friends who will sincerely mourn his loss.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 1, 1893, page 3
"Brief Local Matters"  

     The marriage of W.H. Groat to Miss Grace Crandall, took place at the residence of the bride's parents in The Dalles, last Saturday night.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 1, 1893, page 3
"Married"  

     At the residence of the bride's parents in Hood River valley, Sunday June 25th, Mr. J.H. Frary to Miss Maud Tucker.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 8, 1893, page 3
"Born"  

     Near Hood River, Wednesday June 28th, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purser, a daughter, weight 11 pounds.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 15, 1893, page 3

KILLED HIS FATHER

     E.W. Wilhelm residing on lower Fifteen Mile creek south of The Dalles, was killed by his son Hermann, at his home Friday evening. Deceased was, it seems, a man of violent temper, and had first struck his son's wife. Hermann remonstrated with him and finally they got into a fight. After this the old man got his shotgun and threatened to kill the whole family, and in defending himself the son struck the father on the head with a club, killing him instantly. A preliminary examination at The Dalles, Saturday, resulted in the son's acquittal.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 15, 1893, page 3
"Born"  

     In Hood River Valley, Saturday July 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Disbrow, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 15, 1893, page 3

MRS. O.C. BARTMESS DEAD

     A telegram Thursday morning announced the death of Mrs. Bartmess, at her home in Indiana that morning. She was quite well known here, having lived here nearly a year, and leaves many friends to mourn her loss. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach, which developed on her return to Indiana last fall.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 15, 1893, page 3

DROWNED

     Friday afternoon about 2:30, Robert, the 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Armor fell in the spring near their place and was drowned. He had been gone from the house for a few minutes with his mother became uneasy and started to look for him. Going to the spring she found him lying face downwards in the edge of the water. Dr. Barrett was hastily summoned, every effort to resuscitate him being made in the meanwhile, but without avail. The little boy was buried in Idlewilde cemetery Saturday, the funeral being attended by a large number of friends of the family.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 22, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At the residence of Judge Henry, Tuesday morning the 18th, Mr. John Knox to Miss __sah Bartsch. The young couple at once proceeded to their home, the Sheppard place which Mr. Knox has leased for two years.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 22, 1893, page 3

JOHN WETZKIE DROWNED

     Last Sunday Johan Wetzkie, a boy fifteen years old was drowned in Snipes' lake. He and a boy named McCown undertook to cross the lake on horseback, and while in swimming water, Wetzkie who was undressed and carrying his clothes in his arms, dropped his shirt, in reaching after it he fell off the horse and being unable to swim was drowned.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 29, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Near Hood River, Monday, July 24th to Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Sloper, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 29, 1893, page 3

DROWNING AT BIGGS

     W.R. Taffe, only son of I.N. Taffe of Celilo, and a man named Hogan were drowned in the Columbia between Biggs and Grant, Sunday. They had been to Grant in a small boat, after a sack of wheat, and the first intimation of the accident was the finding of the boat filled with water near Biggs. How the accident occurred is unknown but it is probable that in tacking, the boat careened throwing one of them out, and the other fell overboard in trying to rescue his comrade.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., August 5, 1893, page 3

A VAIN EFFORT

     Indian Jim's daughter aged about 12 years, died Tuesday. Monday evening a lot of squaws gathered near Jim's camp and catching a dog tied it in a tree and beat him to death with clubs, to "exorcise the evil spirit." The unearthly yells of the "exorcised" dog swelled by the chorus joined in by all the other dogs was enough to put the chief of evil spirits to flight, but it had no effect except to exorcise the spirit of the canine. From the noise, one could be easily persuaded that Mayor Rinehart had deported The Dalles contingent, and that they were all here.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., August 19, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Near Hood River, Saturday, Sept. 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Crapper, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., August 19, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Tuesday, the 15th, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Udell, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., August 26, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     In Hood River valley, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1893, Miss Lizzie Rowley, aged about 25 years.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., August 26, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     At her home in the East Side, Thursday, Aug. 24, 1893, Mrs. Sweeny, aged 50 years.
     The remains will be taken to The Dalles on the boat today, and the funeral will take place from the Catholic church Sunday at 1 o'clock.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., September 2, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     Aug. 26th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Crapper.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., September 16, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At Portland, Oregon, Sept. 13, 1893, Mr. John H. Middleton to Mary R. Sprenger.
     Mr. Middleton is well and favorably known here and the GLACIER extends congratulations.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., September 23, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     In Hood River Saturday, September 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Rand, a daughter.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., September 30, 1893, page 3
"Brief Local Matters"

     Miss Flora York, formerly of Hood River, was married last week at New Whatcom, Washington. The best wishes of her many friends here for a long and pleasant voyage over the matrimonial sea, are assuredly hers.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., September 30, 1893, page 3
"Brief Local Matters"

     Mrs. Robt. Rand and daughter, Miss Etta, went to Vancouver Thursday to attend the wedding of Mrs. Rand's niece, Miss Hallie Rand. The bride is well known here, having taught a term of school in this district some three years ago.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 7, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     In Hood River valley, Saturday, September 30th, at 9:20 a.m., Eliza S., wife of H.A. Pratt, aged 56 years.
     The funeral services were conducted at the house by the Masonic fraternity, of which Mr. Pratt is a member, the interment being an Idlewilde cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Pratt was born in New Brunswick and was married to Mr. Pratt in Astoria in December, 1875. Mrs. Pratt came to Hood River about six years ago, Mr. Pratt being at that time in the employment of the Union Pacific in the shops at The Dalles, not joining her here until a year later. No children were born to them, but a large circle of friends will mourn her loss.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 7, 1893, page 3

RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF WM. ELLISON

     Whereas: -- God in his inscrutable wisdom, has removed from our midst of our dearly beloved brother, William Ellison; Therefore by the officers and members of Idlewilde Lodge No. 107 I.O.O.F., be it
     Resolved: That in his death a loving and tender husband and father, a sincere friend and a generous and honest man and brother, has been taken from among us.
     Resolved: That this lodge of which he was an honored member tender its sympathies to the bereaved wife and children in their irreparable loss.
     Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, a copy be spread upon the minutes, and that they be published in the Hood River GLACIER.

J.E. HANNA
C.L. MORSE
J.H. FERGUSON


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 7, 1893, page 3

CARL PERHAM KILLED

     A said accident occurred at the Clackamas bridge, on the East Side of electric railway line, at Oregon City, Wednesday evening of last week. It resulted in the death of Carl Perham, who, with other bridgemen was repairing the bridge, which two weeks ago sprung out of line. The men had been at work all day upon the upper chords of the bridge, tightening up the rods, and had been passing to and fro on the lateral bases between the chords. They used the electric wires, which are strung upon the bridge, for support as they passed. A little before 5 o'clock Carl went across the bridge after an auger. In taking hold of the wires, he probably seized a live wire at a point where the insulation was broken. The first his fellow-work men knew of the accident was seeing him stagger and hearing the buzzing sound usual to a connection between live electric wires. In a moment he fell back with his head across another wire. They were powerless to help him, and were obliged to stand by and see the flames burn his hands. A half minute later he fell from the upper chords to the main chords of the bridge, where he was caught by his brother, H.W. Perham, the foreman in charge of the work. His body was apparently lifeless when he fell. He was immediately taken to the bank, where his body was carefully examined. It was found that aside from his hands, which were burned to a crisp back to the palms, there was no other mark. Death had probably been instantaneous with the first contact of the live wires, which were carrying 5000 volts. They are the wires used in supplying East Portland with its commercial lights. These wires were not used until 4:20 when the current was turned on, and this probably accounts for the fact no accident had occurred earlier in the day.
     Perham was a young man of good habits and had no family aside from several brothers and his mother, who live in East Portland. The body was taken in charge of Coroner Holman, who decided that it was not necessary to hold an inquest, for the facts connected with his death were all known.
     Deceased was formerly a resident of this place, being a son of Judge Perham.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 14, 1893, page 2

IN MEMORIAM
By Lucy Ellison

We miss thee from our home, dear father;
     We miss thee from thy place.
A shadow o'er our life is cast;
     We miss the sunshine of thy face.

We miss thee at the table,
     We miss thee in our prayer;
We miss you at the fireside,
     We will soon meet you there.

We miss thy kind and willing hand,
     Thy fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee,
     We miss thee everywhere.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 14, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     In Hood River Monday, October 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Bishop, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 21 1893, page 3
"Died"

     Near Hood River, Saturday, October 11, 1893, Ezra Lee Purser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purser, aged 4 years and 7 months. Funeral Sunday.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 18, 1893, page 3

TIN WEDDING

     Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Crapper celebrated their tin wedding last Saturday. The affair was in the nature of a surprise, being gotten up by their neighbors, who assembled at their house that evening bearing all kinds of tin utinsels, tariff and all. The event was made that occasion of much pleasure and merriment. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Crapper, Mr. and Mrs. Markham, Mrs. Markham and Miss Hodgson, Mr. and Mrs. Wickham, Mr. and Mrs. Sherrieb, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ingalls and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eyons, Mr. Lyons, Sr., Mrs. D.S. Crapper, Mrs. Wm. Crapper, Mrs. Hansen, Mr. Hackett and Miss Grace Graham.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 18, 1893, page 3

L.D. BROWN DEAD

     The death of L.D. Brown, the Portland capitalist, occurred at that city Tuesday. Mr. Brown was quite well known here, having spent the summer on 1892 in Hood River. Mr. Brown was of genial disposition, and though a great sufferer from asthma, was never known to complain. He was for a number of years proprietor of the St. Charles hotel, Portland, and was well known all over the state.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 18, 1893, page 3
"Brief Local Matters"

     Wednesday, an old man named Johnson, who has a claim near the Underwood place, near the mouth of the White Salmon, was found dead in his bed by Billy Woods. A coroner's jury was summoned Thursday, but we have been unable to get their verdict, though it is probable death was caused by heart disease of some kind. Johnson was a Swede and about 60 years old.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 25, 1893, page 3

FATAL ACCIDENT

     Friday last Fred Kemp, Jr., met with an accident which resulted in his death Tuesday. He was coming to town with a load of wood, and in coming down the Tucker hill the wood crowded out against the brake rod, so that it would not work. The horses could not hold the wagon, and just at the turn in the road Fred pulled them into the bank. The momentum was such that instead of stopping, the wheel was pushed up on the bank, upsetting the wagon. The poor boy was thrown on his back in the road, the load falling on him. The accident was seen from Tucker's and willing hands soon released him. When found, a side stake was lying across his hips, the weight of the load resting on the pelvis. He was taken home at once, but was not thought to be seriously hurt, as there were no bruises on him except on his back, where he struck in the road. Later he began to experience terrible pains, and Dr. Brosius was called. He found the public arch had been injured by the great weight, splinters of bone being broken from the inner side, one of which had cut the urethra. Drs. Morgan and Barrett were called in consultation and everything possible was done, but in vain, and after terrible suffering, death came to his relief Tuesday morning. Fred was a bright, happy dispositioned boy who was loved by all. The funeral took place Thursday morning, at ten o'clock, the interment being in Pine Grove cemetery.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 25, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At Portland, Monday, the 20th inst., James E. Feak of Hood River and Miss May Watts of Linnton; Rev. Dr. Lock of the Taylor street M.E. church performing the ceremony.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     Near Hood River, Monday, November 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. James Hoag, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     At Hood River, Wednesday, November 29th, Mrs. Anna A.E.B. Lindsay, aged 57 years, 10 months and 13 days.
     Mrs. Lindsay had been an invalid for a number of years, being almost helpless from paralysis. She was a very talented and highly educated woman, and bore her affection with fortitude. She leaves beside her bereaved husband, three children, Dr. Brosius, Arkley Lindsay and Mrs. Gordon, the latter of whom is at present residing in Iowa. Her husband was in Nebraska at the time of her death, but arrived here this morning. The funeral will take place Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from the Congregational church, Revs. Gilt and Kaufman officiating. Interment in Idlewilde cemetery.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1893, page 3
"Brief Local Matters"

     The funeral of the late Mrs. Lindsay, which was to have place Sunday, was put off until Monday, on account of Mr. Lindsay who was on his way from Nebraska being caught in a delayed train.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1893, page 3

HELD FOR IDENTIFICATION

     A man giving his name as George Fuller was arrested as a hobo by Mr. Maloney last night, and he answered the description of Frank Martin, who was wanted for murder committed at Evanston, Wyoming, October 19th. Of course he pretended to have no knowledge of having been guilty of any crime in Wyoming, but on being closely questioned acknowledged he was in Evanston about that date, and be evasive answers to other questions gave strong indications of having done something of which he was not proud. His description was given in a printed circular, offering $100 for his apprehension, and accompanying this was a half-tone photogravure, which resembled him very much. When arrested he had a full beard of dark brown color, and when the photograph was taken he was clean shaved. Mr. Maloney had a photograph of him taken with his whiskers, and also one when those were shaved. He was found to have on three coats and two pairs of trousers, one of which that answered the description in the circular, being turned inside out. The name of the firm of which the hat was purchased was in embossed letters on the band; but this has been torn off, which is rather suspicious. Henry Wade was the man whom he killed; but no further particulars of the crime were given. Martin three away the coat in which he left Evanston, which he acknowledged to the recorder. As soon as the sheriff is heard from, he will either be taken back or discharged; but very likely the former. -- Mountaineer.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 9, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     At The Dalles, Sunday, Dec. 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. George Herbert, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 2, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     In Hood River, Saturday morning Dec. 9th at 3:30, Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Hartley, aged about 2 years.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 16, 1893, page 3
"Married"

     At Mosier, Saturday, the 9th inst., Mrs. Edgar Husbands to Miss Bertha Phillips, Rev. Aleridge officiating.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 16, 1893, page 3

HOW ALBERT WALLACE DIED

     From Mr. Perry we learned the particulars of the wreck in which Albert Wallace was killed. There was a train standing on the main track taking water. This train had orders to meet the train on which Wallace was, but the latter train had no such orders but would have received them at the station. The engineer pulled in rapidly, intending to stop the caboose in front of the station, but a few feet beyond it stood the other train. The morning was very foggy, the testimony at the inquest showing that one could not see beyond three car lengths. The head brakeman was on the engine, sitting in Wallace's place, while he was in the tender breaking down coal. The brakeman saw the engine when only a few feet from it and threw himself through the window, and escaped with only a few bruises. The engineer and Wallace were killed instantly, the latter not even knowing the collision was to happen. Two oil cars just back of the engine exploded and took fire, and the bodies of the unfortunate men were badly burned and would have been consumed but for being protected by the wreck of the engine. Mr. Perry arrived here with Albert's remains Tuesday morning, and at 10 o'clock they were buried in the K. of P. cemetery, a large number of friends attending the last said rites.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 30, 1893, page 3
"Died"

     At Hood River, Saturday Dec. 23rd, Clair, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Bartmess, aged 6 years.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 30, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     In Hood River Valley, Christmas day, to Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Porter, a son.


The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 30, 1893, page 3
"Born"

     At Hood River, Wednesday the 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Gerdes, a girl; 10 pounds.

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