Died
At Ballston, Polk County, Friday, April 11, 8 P.M.,
George Fairgraves, aged 66 years.
He was a native of Scotland, and will be mourned by his family and a
large circle of friends which he made during his many years
residence in Oregon.
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon April 23, 1890
©Shauna Williams |
| A SIXTY DAY FAST
ENDS IN WEST'S DEATH Dallas,
Oregon-Following a sixty day fast in jail, George F. West, alleged
wife-murderer, is dead today.
West came here last December from Willows, Calif., and
went to a nearby ranch where his wife, from whom he had been
separated was working as housekeeper. A quarrel ensued and West was
alleged to have shot and killed his wife.
The husband unsuccessfully tried to commit suicide
immediately after the shooting and refused to touch food after going
to jail. Only on a few occasions during the sixty days did he drink
water.
February 19, 1921 Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan
Wisconsin
©Shauna Williams |
| The Oregonian of
the 12th inst gives the sad intelligence of the death of three
children of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Fordcye, at Dallas, Oregon, all
occurring within the period of one week. It also states that their
third eldest child is sick with no hopes of its recovery. This
distressing news will be received with deep sorrow by the friends
and relatives of the family throughout this region.
January 27, 1881 Cambridge Jeffersonian, Cambridge
Ohio
©Shauna Williams |
| The Dallas
Itemizer, published at Dallas, Oregon, contains a notice of the
death, on the 16th ult., of Mr. Oliver P. Williams, who formerly
resided in this county. He suffered a long and severe illness, and,
being a member of the C. of R.C., was buried with the beautiful and
imposing ceremonies of that order.
The same paper contains the following item: A
Touching Sight-Last Tuesday as the funeral procession of O.P.
Williams wended his way to the graveyard to deposit his mortal
remains in their last resting place, quite a touching scene occurred
on the road. A dog, of the grayhound species, came out to the road
and commenced to howl piteously as the funeral van passed along. The
dog seemed cognizant of what was the matter, and seemed very much
affected and very sympathetic. He stood by the train and moaned till
it passed, and for some time after.
Freeborn County Standard, Albert Lea Minnesota
September 9, 1875
©Shauna Williams |
| A young child
of David Hunter, living near Dallas, Oregon, crawled upstairs, fell
through the boards, struck the stove, upset a kettle of boiling
water, and scalded itself to death.
Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville Illinois
August 24, 1871
©Shauna Williams |
|
Floyd Selina Bateman Nov. 23, 1915
Oregon Death Index, 1903-1930
©Jon Ridgeway |
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Blair, Cyrus |
17-Jun-25 |
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Blair, Nathan |
24-Jan-25 |
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Buell, female |
7-Sep-18 |
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Buell, female |
29-Jan-20 |
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Buell, Henry |
10-Nov-26 |
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Buell, male |
26-Sep-23 |
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Carey, Rose May |
28-Apr-18 |
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Conner, Martha |
24-Feb-13 |
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Davis, John J |
24-Mar-25 |
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Davis, Vironica |
24-Oct-21 |
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Duvall, Rose |
31-Aug-15 |
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Farley, Charles Robert |
23-Dec-04 |
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Farley, William J |
23-Apr-06 |
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Franklin, William |
21-Dec-16 |
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Kibbey, female |
9-May-15 |
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Kibbey, male |
9-May-15 |
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Kinney, Addie M |
9-Feb-27 |
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Ridgeway, Charles Nelson |
28-Jul-29 |
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Ridgeway, Elva Mabel |
19-Feb-20 |
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Ridgeway, John |
25-Apr-14 |
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Ridgeway, Joseph Wilson |
22-Nov-21 |
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Ridgeway, Laura Ellis |
17-Jun-18 |
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Ridgeway, Matilda Jane |
19-Aug-20 |
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Ridgeway, Teddy Armond |
14-Sep-16 |
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Syron, Daniel |
3-Dec-17 |
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Syron, Elsie V |
12-Feb-29 |
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Syron, John F |
7-Jan-12 |
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Syron, Mary J |
19-Jun-04 |
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Syron, Peter |
15-Jan-06 |
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Syron, Vesta E |
28-Nov-04 |
Oregon Death Index, 1903-1930
©Jon Ridgeway
|
Independence, Ore. – Flora McLeod Lewis, who died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. H. Matteson, in this city, August 28, was born in
Washington county, Oregon, near Gaston, in 1851, and was married to
F.M. Lewis of Lewisville, Ore. May 30, 1869, and with him settled on
his farm at that place, where they spent the intervening years in
peace, prosperity and usefulness. About the time of her marriage she
professed Christianity and was faithful to her death. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. I.A. Campbell. Her husband, a
daughter, two brothers and a sister survive her. The Spokesman
Review, Sept. 10, 1907, Spokane, Washington (Submitted by Robyn
Greenlund) |
Dallas, Ore. Alexander H. Collins, one of Polk county’s pioneers,
died here July 3 after a long illness. He was 63 years of age. Two
years ago Mr. Collins fell from a street car in Portland, and was
seriously hurt. He recovered enough so that he resumed his business,
but it is not thought that he ever fully recovered. He was born on
the old donation claim near Suvec, Ore, in 1847, and was one of the
state’s oldest native sons. Spokane-Review, Jul. 12 1910 pg. 8
*Submitted by Robyn Greenlund* |
December 18, 1924
The times is again called upon to list several deaths which have
occurred since our last issue. Obituaries will appear later.
Adrian Vandehey of Grand Ronde, died in the McMinnville hospital
Tuesday. Funeral services were held today.
(Submitted by Dianne H.) |
October 16, 1924
Willamina Times, Oregon
Frank Harpole, who was hurt recently while putting up wood at the
home of his son Ray, in Willamina, passed away Tuesday at the home
of his daughter in Corvallis, where he had been taken from the
McMinnville hospital. Funeral services will be held in McMinnville
this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Obituary next week. (Submitted by
Dianne H) |
October 16, 1924
Willamina Times
Pioneer Passes Away
Joel Flanery died at his home 7 miles west of Willamina, Friday
afternoon, after an illness of several months. In the passing of Mr.
Flanery this community loses one of its most honored pioneers. He
was truly an Oregon pioneer builder, having been born at Perrydale
on August 10, 1852, on the donation land claim of his parents were
were among the earliest pioneers to cross the plains. For many years
he was a leading figure in the upbuilding of this part of Oregon,
having come to Willamina with his widowed mother in 1887. In 1986,
he was united in marriage to Miss Carolyn Frauendiener, a member of
another local pioneer family. In 1856 a large number of Indians were
gathered together and brot to the Grand Ronde country which the
government had set aside for a reservation. A government store was
opened at old Fort Hill in 1860. When the reservation was thrown
open for settlement, this store was purchased by C.C. Litchfield and
later by Ellis Brothers who operated it until 1896 when it was
bought by Mr. Flanery, who was engaged in the mercantile business
till 1917. After disposing of his business interests he retired to
the farm near Butler, where he spent the remainder of his years in
peaceful quietude, exerting a silent influence for the good and
upbuilding of his neighborhood. By his genial manner and upright
dealing with his fellow men he made many friends. It was said of him
"his word is as good as his bond." Three children were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Flanery, all of whom, together with their mother, survive
to mourn their loss: Dr. H.W. Flanery, Wheeler, Ore.; the Misses
Velena and Teresa, who are teachers in the Willamina schools. Two
brothers, Winfield Flanery, Perrydale, Ore. And Benton Flanery,
Corallis, Ore. and one sister, Mrs. Martha J. Campbell, Portland,
Ore. also survive him. Funeral services were conducted at the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon, under the direction of the local
I.O.O.F. lodge of which he was a member. The funeral sermon was
delivered by Rev. C.T. Cook, who had charge of the services. The
edifice was filled to capatcity which testified to the high respect
in which Mr. Flanery was held by the citizens of his community. The
body was laid to rest in the local cemetery, by the Odd Fellows, who
used the ritual of the society at the grave. (Submitted by Dianne H) |
December 25, 1924
Willamina Times
In the demise of Jesse Edwards, often called the father of Newberg,
this community loses not only one of its oldest citizens but one who
has perhaps done as much or more than any other for the development
of the community in which we live. Mr. Edwards was taken sick less
than a month ago and last week submitted to an operation from which
he never fully recovered and finally passed away at 11:30 o'clock
Tuesday night. It is often said of a man that he was a leading
citizen but of no man was it ever more truly said than of Mr.
Edwards who led the community into much development and who himself
sponsored numerous ventures which resulted in better things for the
city and surrounding country. Not only was Mr. Edwards' influence
felt in the business life of this city but it was felt in the church
life and the school life and also in the political life. Like all
men who do things, he made mistakes, but he will be remembered by
friends and foes alike as one who strove to better his home city and
community and as one who really accomplished much along those lines.
(Submitted by Dianne H) |
1/20/1925
Willamina Times
H.J. Ames, husband of a niece of Al Dundas died Saturday at the age
of 54 years, of pneumonia following an operation for appendicitis.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
(Submitted by Dianne H) |
Two Are Shot by Drink-Crazed Man Dallas, Or. - In the little village
of Ballston, Lou W. Davis shot and killed his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Eliza J. Stewart, and shot and mortally wounded Ben Agee, a
neighbor. Slayer blamed parents of his wife because of the fact that
she refused to live with him and had brought a divorce suit. The
Ontario Argus (Ontario, OR) Thursday, July 3, 1913 Contributed by:
The History of Today (Submitted by Jim Dezotell) |
