Salem, Ore.,
July 15-I.C. Needham, Oregon pioneer, for two terms county
commissioner of Marion county, widely known in this vicinity, died
at his home, this city, today, after an illness of four weeks.
The Alaska Citizen, Fairbanks Alaska August 5,
1912
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COAST ITEMS
- James Menzie, an old and respected citizen of Portland, died
Friday at Salem, Or., after a short illness.
September 19, 1883 Nevada State Journal Reno
Nevada
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BULLY SHOT TO
DEATH
He Beat Two Women and Spiked a Foreman.
Salem, Ore., November 13-At Detroit, in this county, Sunday
evening, L.D. Hedges was shot and killed by William Edler, a cook at
a logging camp.
Hedges had been the terror of the neighborhood for some time.
He beat several men and two women while under the influence
of liquor, and when remonstrated with by the foreman he jumped on
the latter with spiked boots and beat him severely.
Hedges had also knocked down Edler's wife.
Hedges went to his quarters for a gun and returned, renewing
the disturbance and firing shots, when Edler shot him dead.
Oakland Tribune, November 13, 1905
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FARMER SLAIN
AND ROBBED OF $5000
Murderers Leave New Revolver As Only Clew[sic] to the Crime.
They Laid in Wait for the Victim in a Covered Bridge.
Salem, Ore., Nov. 3-J.E. Roberts, a wealthy farmer an real
estate operator of this city, was shot and fatally injured and
robbed last night of a sum of money thought to approximate $5000.
The murder occurred on a covered bridge near the State Reform
School, about two miles south of Salem. Roberts died within an hour
after he was shot without regaining consciousness.
The only clew[sic] left by the murderers was a new revolver
with three empty chambers. Corresponding to these two bullet holes
were found in Roberts' hat and the torn skull of the victim
accounted for the third.
GOING TO PAY FOR FARM
Roberts, who is in the habit of taking money in a grip to
various parts of Marion county to liquidate his obligations, was en
route to Turner, where it is stated by his relatives he was expected
to pay a balance on a farm near that place.
In the opinion of the police the robbers had learned of
Roberts' trip and lay in wait for him at the bridge. What took place
there is uncertain. Roberts' horse was found securely tied to
the bridge railing and it would appear from this he was hailed and
induced to leave his rig and after being inveigled on to the bridge
was shot.
HURRIED FOR AID
The dying man was found by Earl Gardner, who as he drove onto
the bridge descried Roberts' body. After ascertaining that Roberts
was still alive, Gardner hurried for aid, but when assistance
arrived, Roberts was all but dead and expired a few moments later.
Gardner stated that he believed his approach frightened the robbers
away, although he said he heard no shots. This would seem to be
bourne out by the fact that $230 in money was picked up near
Roberts' body.
Early reports circulated were that Roberts was robbed of but
$20, this being deduced from the fact that it first was believed by
his relatives that he was on the way to the home of a brother to
whom he owed $250.
Later investigation disclosed a memorandum in his clothing
which indicates very strongly that he had practically $5000 in his
grip and that he was bound for Turner instead of to his brother's
place.
Nov. 3, 1910 Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
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SCANNELL-In Salem, Ore., John J., dearly beloved son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. J. Scannell, loving brother of Thomas, Mary, James and
Kathleen Scannell and Mrs. William Glynn, nephew of Mrs. M. Ahern,
cousin of Annie A---- and Mrs. G. Gilbert and Mrs. A. Wemmer a
native of Port Costa, aged 16 years, 8 months and 14 days.
August 7 1914 Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Died
Scannell-In Salem, Oregon, August 6, 1914, John J. Scannell, beloved
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Scannell, dearly beloved brother of
Thomas, Mary, James and Kathleen Scannell and Mrs. William Glynn,
nephew of Mrs. M. Ahern, cousin of Annie Ahern, Mrs. G. Gilbert and
Mrs. A. Wemmer, a native of Port Costa, Cal., aged 16 years, 8
months, 14 days.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral Wednesday, August 12, 1914, at 9 o'clock a.m.,
from the residence of his aunt, Mrs. L. Ahern, 1170 Eight street,
thence to St. Patrick's Church, where a requiem high mass will be
celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9:30 o'clock
a.m. Interment, St. Mary's cemetery.
August 11, 1914 Oakland Tribune, Oakland
California
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Friday
Bishop E.O. Haven died Tuesday afternoon, at Salem Oregon.
August 6, 1881 Saturday Herald, Decatur Illinois
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Frederick Gustav Schwatka, one of the founders of Odd Fellowship in
the United States, died at Salem, Oregon, on the 13th. He was born
in Baltimore, Md., in 1810.January 19, 1888 The
Elyria Democrat, Elyria Ohio
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Enoch
C. Churchill [PICTURE OF Mr. Churchill] OLD RESIDENT IS DEAD MARION
COUNTY MAN PASSES AWAY IN 79TH YEAR. Late Enoch Chester Churchill
Spent Large Part of Long Life in Salem. SALEM. Or. March 3
(Special.)— Enoch Chester Churchill, since the year 1847 a resident
of Marion county, died suddenly here yesterday. Mr. Churchill was
born in Boone county, Illinois, on September 16, 1841. Six years
later he crossed the plains in company with his parents and located
on a donation land claim in the vicinity of Hubbard. There he
continued to reside until the year 1861, when he moved to Salem,
where he had since made his home. He enlisted in Company B. First
Oregon in November, and was discharged after active service in 1864.
Mr. Churchill was twice married, his first wife being Alvera
Thomas, to whom he was wedded on November 1,1868. There are two
living children from this union, Mrs. Edward Patterson of Salem and
Arthur A. Churchill of Keyport, N. J. His second wife was Sarah
McKinney whom he married on April 1, 1883. He is survived by his
widow and three children by his second wife. They are Eldon C
Churchill and Walter A. Churchill of Portland and Mathel Churchill
of Salem. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Sedgwick. Post,
Grand Army of the Republic, of this city, and Protection lodge No.
2. Ancient Order of United Workmen, funeral arrangements are being
held in abeyance pending the arrival of his son from Keyport.
During his early residence in Salem Mr. Churchill was engaged in the
sash and door business.
[The Oregonian, 6 Mar 1920 - Submitted
by K. Torp] |
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In Memory of
Garnet I. Vaughan
Born
August 10, 1915, Clayton, Kansas
Passed Away
March 13, 1977, Salem, Oregon
Services
Wednesday, March
16, 1977, 1:30 P.M.
Virgil T. Golden Chapel, Salem, Oregon
Officiating
Rev. Charles Holgate
Organist
Miss Ruth
Bedford
Pallbearers
Ed Lukinbeal
Edward Miller
Cecil Dill
Kyle Smith
Earl Hellemn
Jack McConville, Jr.
Entombment
Restlawn Mausoleum
Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard
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In Memory of
Nellie M. Stuart
Born
Feb. 16, 1889, Emporia, Kansas
Passed Away
Nov. 23, 1976, Salem, Oregon
Services
Friday, Nov. 26,
1976, 3:30 p.m.
Virgil T. Golden Chapel
Salem, Oregon
Officiating
Rev. Charles Holegate
Private Interment
Belcrest Memorial Park
Salem, Oregon
Submitted by Jackie Wilson Goddard
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Name of Deceased: Carrie Geneva
Jastad
County Name: Marion
State: OR
Newspaper:
Chehalis
Submitters Name: D. Woolcott
Obit:
SUBLIMITY, Ore. - A service was held Thursday at Greenwood Memorial
Park, Centralia, for Carrie Geneva Jastad, who died Sunday, March 3,
in a Sublimity nursing home. She was 94.
Mrs.
Jastad, a retired cook, was born Sept. 5, 1890, in Monroe, Utah. A
member of the Eagles Auxiliary, she resided in Chehalis, Washington
from 1940 to 1984. Mrs. Jastad was preceded in death by her
husband, George Jastad, and a daughter, Irene (Jastad) Holmquist.
Survivors include four grandchildren, Darren Holmquist of Bend,
Ore., Dawn and Dana Holmquist, both of Salem, Ore., and Darci
Holmquist of Stayton, Ore., and a son-in-law, Jon Holmquist, also of
Stayton.
Weddle Funeral Home of Stayon was in
charge of arrangements.
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NAME: Ellen Nora (nee Crosley) Keller
COUNTY: Marion
STATE: OR
NEWSPAPER: Statesman
DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 1964
Nora C. Keller - Late resident
of 968 Ventura St. N., Aug. 9 in a local nursing home. Survived by
sons Harry C. Keller, Oklahoma, Walter H. Keller, Tennessee, and
John L. Keller, Salem; daughters Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, Salem, Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Smith, Tennessee; 15 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Services Wed., Aug. 12 at 11 AM at the W. T.
Rigdon Chapel. Rev. A. M. Halvorsen officiating. Interment, Belcrest
Memorial Park.
Submitted by Kathie Marynik |
NAME: Martha Jean (nee Stokes)
Cooper
COUNTY: Marion
STATE: OR
NEWSPAPER: Salem
Statesman-Journal
DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 1987
Martha
Jean Cooper
Martha Jean
Cooper, 65, of Salem, died Thursday. She was born in Oregon City.
She attended the Good Samaritan Hospital Nursing School and
Clackamas Community College. She was a retired clerical specialist
with the State Department of Veteran’s Affairs and a former member
of the Clackamas County Election Board. Survivors include her
daughters Elizabeth A. Cooper and Clairean G. Smith, both of Salem,
and Martha “Bunny” Ivie, Portland. At her request, no services will
be held. Inurnment will be at the Portland Memorial Mausoleum,
Portland. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Submitted by Kathie Marynik |
NAME: Alice Mary (nee Thun)
Blankenship
COUNTY: Marion
STATE: OR
NEWSPAPER:
Sheridan Sun
DATE: Thursday, November 17, 1977 A
LICE MARY
BLANKENSHIP
Graveside
services were held Tuesday, November 15, in Green Crest Memorial
Park of Sheridan with Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home directing for
Alice Mary Blankenship, 67, of 2630 Church St., Salem, who died
Saturday in a Salem nursing home. Mrs. Blankenship was born October
2, 1910, in Tillamook, the daughter of Fred and Molly Hushbeck Thun.
She married Orion C. Blankenship in Vancouver, Wash., and they lived
on Rt. 1, Willamina, until his death in 1958. She moved to Salem in
1959 and had been confined for many years due to a series of
accidents and to severe arthritis. She is survived
by two daughters, Clara Schooler of Lincoln City and Bonny Redding
of Bend; three brothers, Lee Thun of Tillamook, Floyd Thun of San
Monica, Cal., and Clark Thun of Cloverdale; eight grandchildren, and
two great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Kathie Marynik |
