Harris, Thomas L.,              5-22-1942

“Thomas Lafayette Harris, 92, pioneer of the Four Lakes country 16 miles southwest of Spokane and Cheney, but for many years past residing in Spokane, died Sunday night, May 17.  The only surviving one of his six sons, Thomas, accompanied by his wife had spent a part of Sunday visiting his parents, and had only just returned to their home at Wenatchee when word came that his father had died sometime during Sunday night. In passing through Harrington on their way back to Spokane Monday forenoon, ‘Tom’ stopped here a few minutes and stepped into the Citizen office, asking: ‘Do you know where I can find ‘Herm’ Bassett?’  Although 55 years had elapsed since we had seen Tom, his face still bore the Harris stamp, and the answer to his question stood before him. The passing of ‘Lafe’ Harris, possibly removes to the Great Beyond next to the last pioneer barring two or three who lived concurrently with this editor’s parents ‘down on the farm’.  Mrs. Harris, Lafe’s wife, and Dr Wells of Cheney, and Mrs. Lizzie Haldeman Forker ( Pullman) are still remnants of those days who survive. There still remains, however, many an ear in the Inland Empire , that has listened to the strains of Lafe Harris’ tuneful violin—the first musical instrument this writer, as a small boy, ever heard. A pang of sadness grips the heart at losing Dear Old Lafe. Though never rich in worldly goods, as was the lot of many of the pioneers who braved the hardships and reared large families in the Inland Empire, he was a gold mine of music to his friends when he would tune up that grand old violin, with the finely carved lion’s head as the scroll at the end of the strings and peg box and tightened up the bow. He could play all night and never repeat a tune. Once he heard a new tune it was recorded in his brain as accurately as though it had been transferred to a phonograph record. In his younger days his services were in demand far and wide as a ballroom musician. We attribute his longevity to plenty of substantial food without the gewgaws of fancy pastry, to music which drove out time for worry, and the fathering of a family of ten children, one son Thomas and three daughters of them surviving. His wife, Eunice, now 88, also survives him.  We shall never forget the strains of the ‘Twenty-third Infantry’ march which he always played as grand marches at those early day grand balls. No other march to us is so stirring, so individualistic, and so fine to put pep into a march step.” (Citizen: 5-22-1942)

 

Harris, Waldo E. ‘Jock’ ,  3-30-1972

“Waldo E. ‘Jock’ Harris, former Harrington High School coach and principal, died March 8 in Portland, Oregon.  Harris came to Harrington in 1928 as coach and remained as principal until 1937. From here, he went to Chicago to enroll in medical school, thus beginning a career as a doctor.  While still in Harrington, he married the former Wilma Scott of Ritzville. She preceded him in death.  Survivors include a son, Evan Harris of Alaska, and a daughter, Mrs. James Swinyard of Fairchild Air Force Base.” (Davenport Times: 3-30-1972) 

 

Harvey, Joseph,                10-31-1918

“Joseph Harvey, age 21 years, died Friday at Almira from influenza. He is a brother of Guy G. Harvey, construction engineer for this county, and was sent to Vancouver barracks several months ago by the draft board at Marysville, Ohio. Upon arrival at Vancouver , he was rejected for physical defects and came here for a visit with his brother, accepting work on the county highways. The body was shipped to Marysville for burial.” (Davenport Times-Tribune: 10-31-1918)

 

Hassler, Fern,                    d. Apr 1930

“The Bonners Ferry Herald, of April 21^st, tells of the passing of Mrs. Fern Hoisington Hassler, a former resident of Harrington as follows:  ‘Funeral services for Mrs. Fern Hassler, who passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D .Hoisington, near Leonia, Wednesday morning, will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Crouch Funeral parlors. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Mrs. Hassler had been suffering since last summer with cancer, and for several months was confined to the local hospital. She had a host of friends in this vicinity who extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives’.” (Citizen:  April 1930; undated original; burial in Grandview Cemetery, Bonners Ferry, Boundary Co, Idaho with TS, b. 1893; d. 1939)

 

Haynes, Robert,                 4-25-1952

“Word comes of the death of Robert Haynes, April 18, at Corona, CA. Funeral services were held April 21. Son of the later Horace Haynes, pioneer of Harrington, Robert Hayes was born and reared at Harrington. He was employed at the Desert Inn, Palm Springs, 25 years, and had retired and built a ranch home near Corona. His wife, Sayde, and three brothers survive him. Mrs. Charles Porter of Odessa is a sister-in-law. His death, which came suddenly, was caused by a heart attack.” (Citizen: 4-25-1952)

Hecht, John,                       9-18-1925

“Return for private sale of personal property, part of the estate of John Hecht, has been filed by W. R. Lee, administrator, who reports the property brought $253 at an auction sale. B. L. Underwood, Louis Keller and W. C. Colburn were named appraisers of this estate.” (Odessa Record: 9-18-1925)

 

Heid, G. Elmer,                 11-20-1980

“Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov 19 in Spokane for former Davenport resident G. Elmer Heid, who died Monday, Nov 17 at the age of 80. Heid was born Aug 25, 1900 in Davenport, and was a Davenport High School graduate. He lived at Larene until 1943 when he began work with Bonneville Power Administration. In 1946 he moved to Sumner, WA, raising berries and poultry until 1966. He married Alice E. Mustard in January of 1966. He moved to Spokane in May of 1966. He is survived by his wife Alice; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha M. Simmons, Sumner, Mrs. Anna Lightbody, Berkeley, CA; a sister-in-law, Mollie D. Heid, Davenport; three nieces, two nephews and numerous cousins. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a wife, Mary Ellen in 1963 and a brother, Conrad, in 1970, as well as a nephew, Melvin, in 1973. Funeral services were held at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane and interment was held at Pines Cemetery in Spokane.” (Davenport Times: 11-20-1980)

 

Herrington, Laura,          4-24-1908

“Mrs, E, S, Judd last week received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs, Laura Herrington, aged 80 years, at Scrone Lake, Erie County, NY.” (Harrington Citizen: 4-24-1908)

 

Herriott, I. F.,                      7-05-1923

“I. F. Herriott, a former well-known rancher who owned a ranch near Hite for a number of years, died suddenly last Saturday at his ranch home near Chewelah. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Hazen & Jaeger chapel, Spokane. Mr. Harriott was about 50 years of age and was a member of the Reardan lodge of Odd Fellows.” (Reardan Gazette: 7-05-1923)

 

Higgins, Mattie,                6-12-1980

“Services were held Thursday, June 5 in Oxnard, CA, for Mattie (Paul) Higgins, who died at her home in Oxnard on June 2.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Paul. She attended elementary and high school here and married Clair S Hill, son of Rev and Mrs. Hill.  Rev Hill was pastor of the local Methodist church at the time.  Her husband died during WW I and she later married Dennis Higgins. She resided in California for the past 20 years. She is survived by her husband Dennis; a son, Clair Hill, Jr; a granddaughter, Pamela; a brother, Sam Paul of California; and a sister-in-law, Merle Paul of Davenport.” (Davenport Times: 6-12-1980)

 

Hoffman, Gwendolyn,       9-25-1969

“Gwendolyn Hoffman passed away at her home in Enumclaw, WA, Sept 12, 1969, following an extended illness. Mrs. Hoffman was born in 1911 in Mohler, and was 58 years of age at the time of her death. She was a retired telephone employee in San Francisco. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Duncan of Black Diamond, WA, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hubbard of Maple Valley, WA, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held last week in Enumclaw and burial was in the Black Diamond Cemetery.”  (Davenport Times: 9-25-1969)

 

Holland, Dual, est. Jan 1937
“An order appointing Mrs. Fred Zech, Davenport, guardian of her daughter, Ellen Jane Holland, was signed in superior court. Her father, Dual Holland, is a deceased World War veteran and she will received a government allowance for her education.” (Odessa Record: Jan 1937)-

Hollopeter, Roy Alva, 4-24-1969
 “A recent letter here revealed that Roy Alva Hollopeter passed away March 28, 1969 in a hospital in Gresham, Oregon. Funeral services were held April 2 with the Rev William Hern, Junior, officiating. Mr. Hollopeter was born in Iowa in 1887 and came to Harrington in 1901 where he attended school. He later became a telegraph operator for the Great Northern Railway. He left Harrington in 1919 and has been gone ever since.” (Davenport Times: 4-24-1969)

 Holmquist, August, 11-30-1923
 “Final hearing in the estate of August Holmquist, deceased, was heard Nov 20, and the report of W. W. Downie, executor approved. The estate is distributed to two heirs, Mrs, Matilda McGrath, of Ritzville, and Mrs, Carlotta Swanson of Walla Walla.” (Odessa Record: 11-30-1923)-

Howiston, Jack, 1935
“Jack Howitson, 83, who was a 32nd degree Mason, passed away Sunday and services were held Monday. No surviving relatives are known.” (Citizen: 11-22-1935)