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Cowlitz County
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Obituaries and Death Notices
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Cowlitz County
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[Mrs. Fred Bassett and Basset children]
THREE SLAIN, ARE LEFT AT ROADSIDE
Kelso, Wash., May 21 - The initial "D." found on a handkerchief of medium size-probably a child's handkerchief - is the only clew so far discovered that may lead to the identity of a woman about 35, a girl of 13 and a boy of 11, found murdered in a tent beside the Pacific Highway here. The bodies were in natural positions and the killing had evidently been done while the trio slept. Near the tent were automobile tracks.
Investigations by Sheriff Clark Studebaker, of Cowlitz county, lead to the belief that the three murdered folk came from Snoqualmie or Seattle traveling in a light touring car, and that the husband slew the members of his party with a revolver and then drove away. The three bodies in the tent were found at a favorite camping ground for automobile tourists. When discovered the bodies had been cold for some time. It is believed the murder was Sunday night.
[Oakland, Tribune - Oakland California May 21, 1918 - Sub. by S. Williams]
Dr. J.C. Darnell
Mrs. S. C. Cook of 1002 Oswego received news Monday morning of the death of her brother, Dr. J. C. Darnell, of Katy, Texas. Dr. Darnell died at his home in Katy, March 19, following an illness of several years. He was a graduate of the American Medical college, St. Louis, Mo., and gave 35 years of his life’s service to his profession. For 20 years he practiced in Kalama, Washington, and later for five years in Vancouver, Wash.
On account of failing health he gave up his profession five years ago and invested in land in the oil district near Houston, Texas. He united with the Congregational church at Kalama many years ago. He was also a member of the A.F. & A.M. and the I.O.O.F. Dr. Darnell leaves many friends in and near Portland. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Cora Darnell; a son Paul, a daughter, Floy Darnell, of Katy; a daughter, Mrs. Louis Feary, of Tualitin, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. S. C. Cook 1002 Oswego street, Mrs. Frank Holdman, Pendleton, Ore., formerly of St. Johns, a .T. Brewer of Fall Creek, Ore., and Mrs. Susan Darnell of Petaluma, Calif.; a brother, J. S. Darnell, residing at Kalama, Washington, and several nieces and nephews in this city.
[St. Johns Review (St. Johns, OR) - Friday, March 26, 1920 - JD - Sub by FoFG]
Thomas Dovery
FIND EDITORS SLAIN, LAY IT TO ENEMIES
Kelso, Wash., June 20-Thomas Dovery, 56, editor of the Cowlitz Valley News, a weekly publication of Kelso, was shot to death last night in South Kelso. A pistol was found 50 feet from the body. Dovery, his family said, has made enemies through articles published in his newspaper. [The Helena Independent, Helena Montana June 21, 1925 - Sub. by S. Williams]
R. Durkham
Wm. Reed is in receipt of news that his nephew, R. Durkham who resided at Kelso Wash., has committed suicide. Bohemia Nugget (Cottage Grove, OR) Friday, September 1, 1899
Willis Ware
DROWNED IN THE COWLITZ
Kelso, Wash., March 22- Willis Ware, a prominent resident of Kelso, and the late city marshal, was accidentally drowned yesterday at Taylor's Landing, on the Cowlitz river, while driving shingle bolts. The body was recovered. [Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon March 23, 1890 - Sub. by S. Williams]
