The following articles were transcribed by Holly Vonderohe from early Clark County area newspapers
For the Week of January 2, 2000:
Vancouver Independent, January 2, 1889:
Mr. Ed G. CRAWFORD and Miss Ida M. GOSS were married last Thursday, and now are keeping house in the dwelling he purchased of Mr. W. E. MAXON, on 4th Street.
BATTLE GROUND
Jeremiah GROAT, with quite a force of men has been engaged in getting out bark for the eastern markets to be used medical purposes. There are also others engaged in the same business.
Alice M. BONE, daughter of Joseph BONE, passed quietly away for among the living on Monday, Dec. 24. She had been a sufferer for months. Excellent medical treatment procured, kind friends and neighbors did every thing in their power to alleviate her sufferings and to prolong her life but all to no purpose. At last after, lingering nearly ten months after being stricken down, her tired spirit took its flight.
Lorena W. GARDINER, wife of Rev. D. W. GARDINER, died at her home in Clarke Co. Nov. 4th, 1888, aged 68(?) years and 1 month. She was the mother of eleven children, three of them preceded her to the spirit land. They crossed the plains in 1852, enduring the hardships connected with the then long journey. She was a faithful wife and a devoted mother, and a member of the United Brethren Church for many years. She died in the triumph of a Christian faith saying, "I'll soon be at home over there." She leaves an aged companion and eight children to mourn. May they all be reunited on the ever green shore.
The Camas Post, January 2, 1909:
OTTO LINK DROWNS
Otto LINK, a German rancher living a short distance from the town of Washougal was drowned in the Washougal river, last Monday afternoon and so far the body has not been recovered.
Mr. LINK was at work on the river and it is not known how the accident occurred. The first intimation of trouble was when parties working nearby heard a cry for help and ran toward the river. They saw Mr. LINK struggling in the water but were unable to reach him before he disappeared.
Searching parties have been working the river thoroughly but on account of the treacherous nature of the river at this time of year, being full of under and cross currents the search is without avail.
A reward of $35 has been offered for the recovery of the body on or before the 15th of this month.
Mr. LINK was an Odd Fellow and has been a resident of this country for the past ten years. He was thirty-two years old and had many friends here.
Later--The body of Otto LINK was recovered yesterday. Albert AUNE, a young man about 19 years old discovered the remains in the Washougal river at the AUNE place about 10 o'clock in the morning. The body was taken from the river and conveyed to Washougal where preparations for the funeral were made.
Vancouver Register, January 6, 1866:
Abstract of Notice:
Notice. Territory of Washington, County of Clarke:
MARRIED:
Vancouver Independent, January 6, 1877:
DEATH OF AN ESTEEMED CITIZEN
Mrs. Catherine F., wife of Mr. J. E. C. DURGAN, died at her residence on Government Island, Monday morning, January 1st, 1877. Aged 46 years. During her protracted illness she found sustaining grace in the Saviour she trusted and loved. A few days before her decease religious services were held in her presence to her great comfort and the "Lord's Supper" administered by the Pastor of the M. E. Church, Vancouver, W. T. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Vancouver, of which the deceased became a member 17 years ago, under the labors of Rev. J. F. DEVORE. A very large attendance of the relatives and friends of the deceased followed this highly esteemed Christian lady to "the house appointed for all living," Appropriate and impressive services at the church and at the grave were conducted by the Pastor, Rev. R. S. STUBBS.
MARRIED:
Centennial Trees
Last Sunday afternoon about two o'clock, several of our enterprising citizens assembled at the Public Square for the purpose of planting a few trees in commemoration of the year 1876. After every one had expressed his opinion as to how the trees were to be planted, a circle was drawn 240 feet in circumference, and the trees set out in the shape of a five pointed star. The trees representing the points of the star were two Red Oaks, two White Elms, and on Ash Leaved Maple. the center of the star was represented by that fine tree the Ailantus. Under this center tree was placed a fruit bottle, enclosed in a small jar, in which were placed the pictures of HAYES and WHEELER, and TILDEN and HENDRICKS, a copy of the daily Oregonian, a copy of the City Charter of Vancouver, and sundry other things too numerous to mention. the following is a copy of the document enclosed with the above named articles:
VANCOUVER, Clarke County, W. T. December 31st, 1876.
We, the undersigned citizens of this city, have, this our last day of our first Centennial year, planted this tree for the future glory of our beloved country.
Signed:
Michael WINTLER, Louis MAYER, Fritz HOLTMAN, George W. BRANT, Peter HOLTMAN, Henry PUSH, Matthew BROWN, Ezra P. HAMILTON, William Q. MATTHEWS, James KILLEEN, N. C. BROWN, Gay HAYDEN, Gustavus EBERT, Robert WOLF, August FISHER, Steven WINDERBERGER, Patk. O'KEANE, J. F. SMITH, Franklin MOSHEY, Louis DAMPHFHOFFER, Anton YOUNG.
We believe it is the intention of the people to build a good substantial fence around these trees and keep the place in good order. When completed it will be a splendid tribute to our first and departed Centennial year.
Vancouver Independent, January 6, 1889:
DIED
• Dec. 6, Rosa Ione PROEBSTEL, daughter of J. C. and Celia PROEBSTEL, aged 2 1/2 years.
• Jan. 2, 1889, of Diphtheria, Norman A., son of M. J. and Lucy J. FLEMING, aged 8 years and 1 month.
For the Week of January 9, 2000:
Vancouver Independent, January 9, 1889:
MARRIED:
• At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan 3, by the Rev. J. H. ALEXANDER; Mr. S. A. D. MCCANN and Miss Lucy WILLIAMS.
• At the residence of J. P. CHARLTON in Vancouver W. T, Jan. 1, by Rev. A. J. JOSLYN; Mr. Geo. W. THOMAS and Miss S. Ella CHARLTON, all of Vancouver W. T.
• At the residence of the bride's father, on Lewis river, Dec. 24th, 1888 by Rev. A. MCKENZIE; Mr. Henry W. BOCH of Woodland, Cowlitz Co., and Miss Charlotte E. KULPER of Clarke Co.
The Camas Post, January 9, 1909:
FATAL ACCIDENT
Ed HANNAFORD Loses Life in Paper Mill Caught Between Winders
As a result of a sad accident at the Crown-Columbia mill here, Tuesday morning about 7 o'clock, Ed HANNAFORD was fatally injured and died about 4 o'clock in the evening without regaining consciousness.
Mr. HANNAFORD in some manner got his hands caught between the paper rolls and was drawn in head first crushing his head and shoulder. The rolls were quickly reversed and the unconscious form taken out and medical aid summoned. He was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. Dell VAN CAMP, where he was given the best attention and everything possible done to relieve the sufferer.
Mr. HANNAFORD was 18 years old, a son of J. H. HANNAFORD and wife who live on a ranch near Washougal.
The funeral took place Friday from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dell VAN CAMP. Interment was made at Washougal.
Vancouver Daily Columbian, January 10, 1919:
CLARK COUNTY PIONEER PASSES AWAY TODAY
Frank S. MARBLE died this morning at 3 o'clock at his home on Thirty-first and Drummond streets, following a weeks illness of bronchial pneumonia, and heart complication, at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and 22 days. He is survived by his wife Sara A.: six sons, Vivian E., Harry, Clyde A., who are all in Vancouver. Albert G., and Vernon W. who are in the U. S. Navy, and stationed at Mare Island, California and two daughters, Mrs. Alvin SMITHLINE of Battle Ground and Mrs. E. F. GOODWIN of this city. Twobrothers O. H. and A. G. MARBLE of this city and three sisters, Mrs. J. W. SNOVE of East Mill Plain, Mrs. O. R. CHAMBERLAIN of this city, and Mrs. Ira STANLTEY of Battle Ground. He also leaves a host of friends. Mr. MARBLE is a pioneer of Vancouver, his parents coming around the Horn in the early fifties and settling in the northwest, later taking homestead about four miles out of what is now known as the Pacific Highway, where they built a little log house in the woods, and when the Indians molested them they went to the garrison, then owned by the Hudson Bay Company, for protection.
Mr. Frank MARBLE was born in the blockade. The body is now at Knapp's Funeral Parlors, but arrangements for burial will not be completed until they hear from the two son in the Navy.
EUGENE BUZZINI OF SIFTON DIES
Eugene BRUZZINI passed away yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He has been a resident of Sifton for the past four years and is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary E. BRUZZINI and two sons, Herbert andHoward of Sifton. The deceased was a native of Switzerland and was born there fifty-seven years ago.
The body is at Limber's Funeral Parlors awaiting (unreadable line) which will be held tomorrow morning at nine o'clock from St. James Church. Father SWEENS officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Vancouver Register, January 13, 1866:
ACCIDENT--A boy, some 14 years old, the son of Mr. Christian POWLEY, who lives a few miles from town, was thrown from a wagon on Monday last the sudden breaking of the tongue, and badly hurt. The wagon was loaded and one of the wheels struck his head and other parts of the body, fortunately not so as to run over him, but in a manner that inflicted serious injury. Dr. WALL informs us that it is not likely to prove fatal.
Vancouver Independent, January 13, 1877:
DIED
• In Portland, January 7th, 1877, of puerperal fever, Susan, wife of Capt. Wm. R. TURNBULL, in the 28th year of her age. The steamer VANCOUVER made a special trip from Portland to this place on Monday, bringing her remains for interment in the family lot at the City Cemetery. Mrs. TURNBULL was the daughter of William RYAN, of this county, and the greater part of her early life was spent in this place. She was buried from the Catholic Church, a large number of her friends from Portland being in attendance. It was a sad hour for many hearts when she was removed forever from her place among the living. Of an amiable and cheerful disposition she was the light of her family household and the one highly prized among a large circle of friends. She leaves four little children and a devoted husband to mourn her departure. There is a deep sympathy in the community for these and the others of her afflicted family.
DIED
In Vancouver, January 8th, 1877, of heart disease,
August FISHER, in the 26th year of his age.
August FISHER first came to Vancouver when a child,
and here grew to manhood. He was a member of the
Vancouver Fire Department and of the order of Odd
Fellows. The funeral was had on Tuesday. In the
procession was a large number of Fireman in uniform,
and members of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Services were
conducted at the grave by Chaplain COLLINS. Mr.
FISHER has been a drayman in
this place for many years, and has many friends to
regret his death and sympathize with his afflicted
family. He leaves a wife and one child.
DIED
In Manor Precinct, in this county, January 3d,
1877, John Milton SELBY, aged 45 years.
Galway county, Missouri and Goodhue county,
Mississippi papers please copy.
Mr. SELBY is remembered as an honest, industrious
citizen. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn
his loss.
VANCOUVER LIBRARY
The Vancouver Library Association held a meeting
at the INDEPENDENT office last Thursday evening, and
elected the following officers:
H. H. GRIDLEY, President; Charles BROWN and J. G.
BLAKE, Vice Presidents; Wm.
H. SMALLWOOD, Secretary; J. T. GRAY, Treasurer; W.
Byron DANIELS, Librarian and Recording Secretary. A
rule to the effect that only those members of the
association who have paid dues for one year shall be
entitled to vote at the meetings of the association,
was adopted unanimously. A motion to call upon
the public to contribute funds to buy new books for
the library was adopted, and a canvassing committee
appointed, consisting of the following named persons:
C. C. GRIDLEY, E. F. EDDINGS, L. R. SOHNS, W. B.
PATTERSON, R. L. CATHCART, W. C. KNIGHT, J. F.
DILLON, J. H. CRADLEBAUGH and James DAVIDSON, Jr.
On motion, Messrs. SMALLWOOD, BLAKE, and DANIELS were
appointed a committee to purchase books. It was
resolved to institute a course of lectures for the
benefit of the library. By a vote of the meeting,
Capt. SMALLWOOD was invited to deliver the first
lecture of the course at the Methodist church next
Friday evening at 7 o'clock. The Captain accepted the
invitation and named as his subject, "Mothers'
Boys."
The meeting adjourned to meet at the INDEPENDENT
office next Thursday evening.
Vancouver Daily Columbian, January 14, 1919:
MCENANY BOYS ARE RELEASED FROM GERMANY
Mrs. W. H. MCENANY, of 3500 "V" street last night received word from the war department that her two sons, Robt. E. and Fred W. have been released from the prison camp in Germany, and have reached France, in good health. No direct word from the boys has been received as yet. The boys were originally with Headquarters company, 162nd Infantry and were later transferred to Company (unreadable line) have been overseas for more than a year, and were in active service all of that time. The were both gassed and in a hospital at Bordeaux some time previous to their being captured
MAN KILLED WHEN SCAFFOLDING FALLS AT THE WOODEN SHIP YARDS
Carl F. SCHNIDER, an employee in the wooden yard of
the Standifer Construction (unreadable line)
yesterday afternoon when the scaffold on which he was
working fell and caught him. He was forty-seven years
old and a native of Germany. He is survived by a wife
and five children of 910 West Sixth street, a
brother, Adolf SCHNIDER and two sisters, Mary
SCHNIDER and Mrs. Lena KUNCE of Minnehaha. He was a
member of the Sons of Hermann and of the Carpenters
Union. The funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon for Limber's Funeral Parlors. Rev. BUSSARD
officiating. Interment in Parkhill Cemetery.
Vancouver Independent, January 15, 1890:
Married, in this city, Jan. 8th, by Judge CAHILL; Mr. Charley FLEMING and Miss Anna SMITH, both of La Camas.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. MITCHELL lost a daughter by death, on the 3d inst., aged 9 years. This is the second child who died this winter. There is still much sickness in the family.
Fred EPLER, a young man who used to live in
Vancouver, but recently from the Coeur d' Alene
mines, was in Vancouver last Sunday. He reports
things frozen
solid at the mines.
Vancouver Daily Columbian, January 15, 1919:
MRS. BARNES PASSES AWAY IN PORTLAND
Mrs. Cavilla Jane BARNES of 1438 Sixth street
North, Portland, Ore., died at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Anna CARTER, in Portland, Oregon last
night. The body is now at Knapp's Undertaking Parlors
and will be here until arrangements of funeral are
completed. The burial will be at Orchards. She is
survived by her husband, A. M. BARNES, of Sunnyville,
Calif., two sons, Loren E. RUSSELL, of Vancouver, and
Hubert, of Montana, five sisters, Mary E. BLAIR, Mill
Plain, Rose WINTLER, Bakersfield, Calif., Anna
CARTER, Portland, Ore., Nellie STREETER, of Portland,
Katie GIGGER, of Portland, and three brothers, Henry
NERTON of Orchards, Robt. NERTON of Vancouver, and
Thomas NERTON of Hayward, Calif. She also leaves four
grandchildren, Kenneth RUSSELL, age 10 years, Ona
RUSSELL, 3 years, Hubert RUSSELL, 6 years, and Robert
RUSSELL, four years. No arrangements whatever have
been made for the funeral as they are waiting to hear
from relatives.
For The Week of January 16, 2000
Vancouver Independent, January 16, 1889:
La Center Items
The old lady DAVIS, who resided near Pekin, died on Thursday morning last, for paralysis and general debility; she was buried in the Fairchild burying ground.
Mrs. Elizabeth BOLEN has just arrived home from an extended visit at her sons home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She reports the weather there as being very mild, with about one inch of snow so far.
Mr. G. MCBRIDE, of Rock creek, took his second daughter to Portland on Friday last, for medical treatment. She had the misfortune to get a severe fall some time ago, which has caused a lameness in her limbs.
The steamer Isabel has been leased to Capt. SMITH,
of the Upper Willamette, where she will be engaged in
towing logs for the next two months. Horace CAMPBELL,
engineer on the Luces Mason, will go with her as
engineer. Uriah
BROTHER, second engineer of the Luces, succeeds Mr.
CAMPBELL.
INSANE:
A Salem dispatch of last Saturday says that Thomas G.
HAYDEN, a deputy sheriff of The Dalles, arrived this
morning, having in his custody a woman who had been
adjudged insane by the Wasco county court, and
committed to the asylum. Her name is Mrs. M. E.
EBERHARD, and she is 23 years of age. She was born at
Vancouver, W. T., and claims that her residence is in
Portland. Her
malady is described as "an aberration of the
mind rather than insanity" and she is sent to
the asylum in the hope that rest and retirement will
restore her full reasoning faculties. She imagines
herself a detective and clairvoyant, and also that
she is being pursued by people who would murder her.
Vancouver Independent, January 22, 1891:
Dr. John STEINER last week received news of the
death of his father in Germany, and he will be
compelled to go thither and attend to settling up the
estate. He will return to Vancouver, when this is
done, as he likes the town.
State Senator, E. L. EASTHAM, of Oregon, died at his
home at Oregon City, on Sunday, after a lingering
illness. He was a brother of Dr. A. B. EASTHAM, of
this city. His loss will be deeply regretted at
Oregon city, he being one of the foremost citizens.
On Monday, W. W. PROEBSTEL, Chas HALL, Frank NERTON,
and Harvey ALEXANDER
were taken before Justice SLOCUM at the insistence of
members of the Washington Gun Club charged with
trespassing on their hunting preserves. A change of
venue was granted and the case will be tried before
Justice TOUSSAINT on Thursday.
Married at the home of the bride, near Fisher's
Landing on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1891. Mr. Jas. T.
MCQUEEN of Harmony, Wash., to Katie L. youngest
daughter of Mr. G. B. GILLIHAN. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of a few immediate
relatives by Rev. F. M. PICKLES of La Camas, assisted
by G. B. GILLIHAN, Justice of the Peace. A fine
wedding dinner was served and the occasion was one of
enjoyment. The many friends of the happy couple will
wish them much joy in their wedded life.
DEBATE:
The Lyceum and Debating Society meets next Tuesday
eve. Jan. 27, in the basement of the Presbyterian
Church. The debate will be--Resolved, "That the
City Council of Vancouver should grant the petition
praying for the pavement of Main Street"
Affirmative, E. Trinholm HIDDEN; Negative, Glenn N.
RANCK. Recitation, Miss Florence SNODGRASS; Reading,
Prof. L. H. LEACH; Recitation,
Willie RINKENBERGER; Song, Miss Eva STEWARD; Reading,
Miss ABBOTT;
Recitation, Miss WISE; Impromptu speeches
For The Week of January 23, 2000:
Vancouver Independent, January 23, 1889:
DIED
In Vancouver, January 18th, 1889. After an illness of
ten weeks, Mrs. Emeline NUTBROWN, aged 78 years, 10
months and 14 days. Having poor health for a number
of years, she passed quietly away, seemingly worn out
with old age. She had been blind for the past twenty
years but bore her affliction with patience, fully
trusting that when the Savior comes her eyes will be
opened to view the new earth in its wondrous beauty.
Deceased was born in Vermont and at an early age
removed to New York state living there until 1864,
then emigrated to Iowa, from there to Nebraska and
came to Washington Territory in the fall of 1882. In
the fall of 1888 (1883?) her husband died; since then
she has lived with her daughter in this city. She
leaves a son and daughter to mourn her loss. The
friends wish to thank those who so kindly assisted in
caring for her through her sickness and death.
Earth has her dust.
Heaven her Spirit.
Friends her Memory.
C. E. N
Vancouver Register, January 27, 1866:
Death of Mr. AIRD--It is with much regret that we
have to record the death of Mr. John AIRD of this
place. He died on Thursday morning last at 6 o'clock.
Mr. AIRD, though a young man, was an old resident and
one of the most prominent citizens of our county.
Coming to this place about seven years ago with no
friends or capital, he has by enterprise and
faithfulness to duty acquired both, and the
confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens
generally.
Mr. A. was always among the foremost, and contributed
the most largely to every public enterprise and every
charity. He has filled several prominent offices in
the county with credit to himself and satisfaction to
his friends. His death is indeed a serious loss to
our town and county and will be deeply regretted by
all. His funeral will take place in the Methodist
Church at this place tomorrow (Sunday) at 12 1/2
o'clock, p. m. and will be attended by the Masons and
Good Templars, to both of which orders be belonged. A
cordial invitation is extended to the friends of the
deceased and to all.
Vancouver Independent, January 27, 1877:
TEMPERANCE WORK
Abstract of
At the residence of Mrs. A. R. MIDDLETON, and the
organization of a Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was perfected; and the following officers were
nominated, for the ensuing year: Mrs. M. E. STUBBS,
President; Mrs. A. E.
GRIDLEY, Secretary; Mrs. M. J. MAXON, Treasurer; Mrs.
A. R. MIDDLETON, Mrs.
E. A. SIMMONS, and Mrs. H. H. PIERCE, Vice
Presidents; Miss A. L. KNIGHT, Corresponding
Secretary.
The objects of this organization are:
1. To hold open meeting, for the promotion of
temperance weekly. These meetings will consent of
prayer, singing, personal experience, and relation of
incidents connected with the work.
2. To secure signatures to Total Abstinence pledges.
To circulate Temperance Literature, and by all
legitimate means to persuade people to consecrate
their lives to God.
This organization is auxiliary to the Woman's
International Christian Temperance Union, and is the
first of the kind in Washington Territory.
Vancouver Independent, January 28, 1891:
A WILD OX--Three years ago John LEVINS, of
Portland, pastured twenty-five head of cattle on
SHAW'S island opposite Vancouver. When the time came
to them away on of their number was found to be so
wild that Mr. LEVINS was compelled to leave him
there. Several unsuccessful attempts have since been
made to capture him. Sunday, Sam MARSH, Jr., Chas.
BLUROCK went over to the island with a party and
snared this wild monarch of the island, brought him
to town and shipped him to Portland by steamer. He
was unruly from first to last and while on the over
got the "blind" off his eyes and nearly
butted his brains out fighting posts when he was
landed on the dock in Portland. He was the toughest
critter ever seen in those parts.
SHAFER-YOUNG NUPTIALS--Married: Jan. 20th 1891, at
the residence of the brides parents, by Dr.
DIETDERICH; Mr. Jacob SHAFER, Albina, Or. to Miss
Katie YOUNG, Fourth Plain, Wash. Nearly all the
relatives and friends of the
bride and groom were gathered together, and had a
very enjoyable time. The bride and groom were the
recipients of a great many valuable presents. First:
Mr. and Mrs. John YOUNG, purse and $100; Mr. Philip
YOUNG, clock; Mr. Anton YOUNG, set silver tea-spoons;
Mr. Pete YOUNG, lamp; Mr. and Mrs. HUTH, lounge;
Katie and Louis HUTH, two china cups and saucers; Mr.
and Mrs. Henry YOUNG, tablecloth and set of napkins;
Mr. Louis C. YOUNG, set towels; Miss Lizzie YOUNG,
butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. A. YOUNG, china
toilet set; Miss Louisa YOUNG, Album; Mr. and Mrs.
MOCKEL, silver card stand; Mr. and Mrs. DESOR,
table-cloth and castor; Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS, china
cups and saucers; Miss Katie THOMAS, silver castor;
Mr. John THOMAS, set goblets; Mrs. GILMORE;
glass pitcher; Miss Agusta CHRIST, set silver
tea-spoons; Miss Emma DAVIS, fruit dish; Mr. M. D.
WHITE, set silver knives; Mr. and Mrs. CONRAD, silver
butter dish; Miss Lottie FORCE, table-cloth; Mr. and
Mrs. GERTY, silver fruit stand.
Notice for Publication
Abstract of:
Land Office at Vancouver, Wash. January 22, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Register and Receiver
of the U. S. Land Office at Vancouver, Wash., on
March 9th, 1891, viz:
CARL A. ENGVALL
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land viz:
Per WESTERHOLM, John MINOR, John STALEY, Alvey
STALEY, all of Hockinson,
Clarke Co., Wash.
John D. GEOGHEGAN, Register.
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