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MURDERED FOR MONEY-On the 16th inst. the lifeless body of Capt. James Goodwin a well known citizen of the upper Molalla in Clackamas county, was found near the foot of the Cascade mountains, about three miles from his residence. The skull of the unfortunate man was found on examination to be fractured. It is supposed that Goodwin had considerable money on his person which undoubtedly tempted the cupidity of his murderer. So far as can be ascertained no clue of the perpetrator of the foul murder has been discovered. April 20, 1878, Morning Oregonian |
| KILLED BY A HORSE- Mr.
Elias D. Edwards living about six
miles east of Oregon City was thrown from a horse and killed
Wednesday evening. He was not killed outright, but survived about
two hours. Deceased was one of the elders of the Presbyterian church
and a very highly esteemed citizens of Clackamas County. The funeral
will take place from the church on the farm of the deceased this
(Friday) morning at 10 o'clock.
July 19, 1889, Morning Oregonian |
| SUDDEN DEATH Joseph Gethens, a young man from Eagle creek, Clackamas county, came here for the purpose of securing medical attendance several days ago. Thursday afternoon he expired very suddenly from paralysis and yesterday the remains were conveyed to his home in Eagle Creek for interment. June 15, 1889, Morning Oregonian |
| M.A. Marquam,
an old pioneer of Clackamas county, died Feb. 23 at his home in
Butte Creek, aged 69 years. He had been ill four months.
February 26, 1887, Morning Oregonian |
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Local pioneer called by Death 1933 Mrs. L.E. Pinkley Dies at age of 90 years. Crossed plains in Early Day Another of the real pioneers of the Estacada community has passed into the great beyond with the death of Mrs. Lemanslee E. Pinkley, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy E Hirte, last Saturday evening, October 28. Mrs. Pinkley was 90 years, 2 months and 19 days old. Deceased was born in Boone County, Aransas on august 9, 1843. with her parents, she crossed the plains by ox-team in the year 1855, since which time she has been a resident of Oregon. On January1, 1857, she was married to Joseph Pinkley. To this union were born 11 children six of whom are still living. Mrs. Pinkley was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church since her childhood. She is survived by six children: Mrs., Julia A. Masse, Elijah Pinkley, Mrs. Emma C. Hawkins, Mrs. Dorothy E. Hirte and A.W. Pinkley of Estacada, and Mrs. Effie P. Hoare, of Canyon City, OR;; One brother, J.K. DeShields of Estacada; 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren . Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy E. Hirte on Monday, at 1:30 P.M. Rev. F.R. Sibley officiating. The pallbearers were W. C. Scrutton, S.E.Wooster, U.S. Morgan, W.R. Woodworth, T.J. Reagan and James Nettleton. Interment was made in Mount Xion cemetery under the direction of L.A. Chapman, local mortician. ©Alva James |
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Clipping from Newspaper “In the hospital Newton Phillips died after an operation for ruptured ulcer. A letter received by T B and George Phillips, brother, of the late Newton Philips gives me more definite particulars of his death, and from which the Herald gathers the following information. As stated last week Mr. Phillips had purchased a stock of General Merchandise at Oregon City, Oregon, and he went there to take inventory of the stock. Mrs. Phillips and the children were visiting relatives in Columbia City, Oregon. Tuesday evening previous to his death, Mr. Phillips was taken with intense pain in the stomach and bowels accompanied with vomiting. A physician was called and the pain was relieved by opiates and the next morning he seemed better by Thursday when Mrs. Phillips, who had been telephoned at Columbia City came. The Dr. had decided that an operation was necessary although he stated that there was a chance in one hundred for his recovery. He was taken by boat from Oregon City to Portland where he was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital for the operation. An incision was made over the appendix, which was found in normal condition, but the bowel was much inflamed. Another incision at the center of the abdomen revealed the cause of his illness and that the case was hopeless. A large ulcer had formed up on the upper part of the colon and had broken through into the abdominal cavity. Mr. Phillips was buried with Masonic honors Sunday May 8, 1904, Willamette Lodge 2 F&AM conducting the service, although far from home the family is among relatives and friends and kindly care and consolation is accorded them.” Clipping from Oregon City, Oregon A Sad Death
The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge from Finley undertaking parlors. A telegram from the Chapter of Eastern Star to which Mrs. Phillips belonged in Michigan expressing sympathy for the bereaved family was read during the services. The remains were laid to rest in Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland. Mr. Phillips had been in Oregon City but a few days, yet he had already made a host of friends by his kindly manner and gentlemanly bearings. The family has the heartfelt sympathy of all.” ©Mrs. Carole Dick |
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THERE IS ONE
THUG LESS Outlaw Whose Hands Are Red with Three Men's Blood, Dies by the Bullet. Oregon City, Ore., May 2-Frank Smith, the desperado who killed Policeman Hanlon, of this place, last week, and who later killed Sheriff Shaver and Captain Henderson, of the Oregon national Guard, was killed in the woods south of New Era, Clackamas County. Smith was surprised in a thicket where he had hidden, and was shot through the head before he could use his own weapons. Harry Draper, of Spokane, one of the pursuing posse, had his two bloodhounds in leash, and they were leading him through the woods on the trail of the outlaw. The dogs led Draper within three feet of Smith, who was crouching behind a leg, before Draper saw him. "Are you Smith?" Draper demanded. "Yes," was the answer, and as Smith made reply he attempted to draw his revolver from the inside of his coat. Draper was quicker with his own weapon and sent a bullet crashing through Smith's temple. The Weekly Press, Saint Joseph, Michigan May 3, 1906 ©Shauna Williams |
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At Oregon City, Ore., William Henderson shot
and killed his wife, shot her father, Joseph D. Maxwell, of Latrobe,
Cal., perhaps fatally, and then killed himself.
The Reporter, Elyria Ohio March 25, 1907 (Check out the miscellaneous newspaper page to read other articles.) ©Shauna Williams |
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Charles E. Albright, a lad aged 8 years,
was drowned April 27th in Butte Creek, Clackamas County, Oregon.
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada April 30, 1881 ©S. Williams |
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OREGON PIONEER PASSES AWAY Professor Daniel K? Halpruner a bass musician and dancing teacher died at Gladtidings Clackamas County Oregon September 8 of aneurism of the heart and dropsy. He was the twin and only living brother of Dr. W.S. Halpruner of Alameda Cal and brother of Mrs. Mary E. Stitzel of Portland Ore and Mrs. Caroline V. Jackson of Gladtidings Ore. Two daughters and a large number of nephews and nieces survive him. Professor Halpruner may well be called a pioneer of Oregon for he crossed the plains with his parents in 185- when little more than a year old. The family first settled in Clackamas county and during 1864 moved to Portland. At the age of 19 he became a powerful bass player. John Wilson the famous circus man engaged him for his band. Professor Halpruner traveled for four years to nearly every part of the globe. He was a large and powerful man and in his prime could life 1000 pounds. In 1874 he settled in Portland and became a famous bass musician and dancing teacher. When General Grant visited Portland in 1879 a grand banquet and ball was tendered him at the skating rink and Professor Halpruner possessing a powerful voice was selected to call for the ball. There were 1000 couples on the floor and fifty musicians to call against. He was a genial and generous fellow and could have had any political office he wanted but like his father and brother would not accept an office of any kind. He made barrels of money but spent it on very poor people saying that he could not take it with him when he died. He was born at Greenupsburg Greenup County Kentucky April 18 1851. Eight years ago he was given up by a number of Portland physicians they stating that he had aneurism of the heart and could not live six months longer. He went to his sister at Gladtidings. She notified his brother of his condition who although over 600 miles away rendered him such relief that he lived over eight years. During last June he took on a bad spell and called a local physician who said he had gone into dropsy and could not living very much longer. Thousands of his pupils and friends will mourn his loss. Oakland Tribune, Oakland California September 24, 1906 ©Shauna Williams |
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PAQUET-The funeral services of the late Louis Paquet, aged 75 years will be conducted today (Tuesday), December 23, at 1 p.m., in the mortuary chapel of the A.D. Kenworthy & Company, 5302-04(?) 92d st S.E. in Lents. Friends invited. Interment Canemah cemetery. The Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon December 28, 1920 ©Shauna Williams |
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OREGON CITY AGENT BURIED Oregon City, Or., Feb. 20-One of the largest attended funerals ever held in this city was that of E.T. Fields, late station agent for the Southern Pacific, at the Elks lodge today. A large crowd also accomapanied the body to the Caneman Cemetery. A request by Mayor Jones that all business houses close from 2 to 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when the funeral was held, was complied with by nearly all members. Exalted Ruler O'Malley and other officers of the lodge conducted the services. Rev. C. W. Robinson, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, delivered the eulogy. February 21, 1913 Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon ©Shauna Williams |
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PIONEER WHOSE FUNERAL WAS HELD AT OREGON CITY SUNDAY Oregon City, Or., May 12-The funeral services over the remains of Wallace William Watenpaugh were conducted at the Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.B. Ford, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Canemah Cemetery beside his daughter, Flora, and son Willis, who died some time ago. The burial service at the grave was conducted by Meade Post, No. 2, G.A.R., of which Mr. Watenpaugh was an active member. Mr. Watenpaugh was born in Cattaragus County, New York, and left there when two years old with his parents for Illinois, where he remained until the breaking out of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1861 in Company B, Thirty-sixth Illinois Cavalry. During service he was injured and was discharged eight months afterward. He returned to his home in April, and in June 1863, he married Miss Margaret Jane Bartlett, a native of New York. Mr. Wetenpaugh came to Oregon by way of the Isthmus of Panama in 1867. For some time he was a resident of Salem before coming to Oregon City. He was well known in Clackamas County. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years. May 19, 1912 Oregonian, Portland Oregon ©Shauna Williams |
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OREGON CITY WOMAN DIES Oregon City, Or., June 30-Mrs. Lizzie Smith, who has been ill for the last two weeks with heart disease, died at the family home at Canemah yesterday. The funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday. The interment will be in the Canemah cemetery. Mrs. Smith's maiden name was Lizzie Phegley. She was born in Missouri, September 7, 1852, and married to Oscar Smith, 42 years ago. She came to Oregon seven years ago, and has resided in Canemah since that time, where she was well known. She was the mother of 13 children, seven girls and six boys, nine of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Grace Driscoll, Miss Cora, Oscar, George, Andy and Amos Smith, of this city, Al, Nealy Smith and Mrs. Elizabeth Daugherty, who resided in the East. Mrs. Clara Haskett, of Mount Pleasant, is a sister of Mrs. Smith, and a brother, Mr. Phegley, lives in Portland. Mrs. Smith leaves 20 grandchildren. July 1, 1911 Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon ©Shauna Williams |
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RESIDENT OF OREGON FOR 69 YEARS DIES IN PORTLAND AT AGE OF 83 YEARS. Mrs. Lavina Elizabeth Wright died September 19. She resided with her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Coates, at Nashville Station, in this city. She was born March 16, 1829, in Monroe County, Indiana, her maiden name being Frazer. She came across the plains by oxteam in 1843 and settled at Oregon City. She was married to Harrison Wright, February 22, 1847, at Salem, Or. Eleven children were born, of whom five are now living-Mrs. Ora Patterson, who resides at Stayton, Wash.; Silas Wright, of Liberal, Or.; Reuben Wright, of Pearl, Okla.; Mrs. L.W. Deith and Mrs. J.E. Coates, of Portland. Mr. Wright died October 29?, 1870. The funeral was held Saturday, interment being in Adams Cemetery, Molalla, Or., beside her husband. September 23, 1912 Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon ©Shauna Williams |
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MRS. MATTIE E. WILLIAMS Molalla, Or., Aug. 23-Mrs. Mattie E. Williams, wife of Rev. R.P. Williams, pastor of the Church of Christ, Molalla, died at her home here Saturday night. She had been ill for some time with cancer of the stomach. With her husband, who survives her, she had made her home in Mololla for six years. Interment was in the Adams Cemetery Sunday. August 24, 1921 Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon ©Shauna Williams |
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MARTIN ROBBINS Oregon City, Or., July 20-Martin Robbins, one of the most prominent residents of Clackamas county, a pioneer of Oregon, died yesterday at the family home at Robbins station. He was 84 years old. Funeral services will be held at the Holman & Pace chapel here tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in the family lot in Adams cemetery, Molalla. July 21, 1922 Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon ©Shauna Williams |
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