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Contributed 1999-2000 by Holly Vonderohe, transcribed from Clark County area newspapers
Mr. John SWITZLER, living immediately opposite this city on the bank of the Columbia was instantly killed on Tuesday by the accidental discharge of his gun. He was engaged in haying, and had taken a shot gun with him to the meadow for the purpose of shooting ducks. Desiring to get over a picket fence he had laid the gun partly through between the pickets until he could reach it from the other side. In attempting to draw in through to the? it was discharged and the contents lodged in his abdomen. He shouted loud enough to attract the attention of others in a meadow, but before they could reach him he was dead.
DIED
PAMBURN--Mrs. Mary PAMBURN, wife of John B. PAMBURN,
of Clark Co. died Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at three o'clock, aged 23 years.
(numbers were very hard to read)
Rev. J. GERRISH, well known by all the old citizens of this county, died very suddenly on the morning of Friday, the 26th int., of apoplexy or heart disease. He was turning his cows out of the barnyard at the time he was taken. He was conveyed to the house, but it was not possible to restore him to consciousness. Mr. GERRISH was aged but very active and energetic up to the time of his death.
MARRIED
• Nov. 27th, by Rev. H. K. HINES, Segarline KNIGHTON to Adaline HENRICE.
• At
the residence of Mr. R. T. LOCKWOOD, by D. W. GARDNER, J. P.; Mr. John K. MILLER
to Miss Nancy Anna CONAWAY, all of Clarke County W. T.
LEGAL NOTICE
Eighth
day of November 1865, William H. MARTIN appointed administrator of estate of F.
D. MARTIN, deceased, Probate Court of Clarke County.
• SOME POTATOES: Mr. E.
M. HALL a worthy citizen and acquaintance of ours, lives back some ten or twelve
miles northeast of this place, in that identical region of country, where some
people in their laudable desire to persuade immigrants from settling at this
place, have represented that nothing was ever known to grow here except fir
trees. Mr. CROSNO, a late emigrant, happened to find his way out to Mr. HALL'S.
Mr. HALL in order to relieve Mr. CROSNO from the contagion with which he had
become slightly affected while traveling on the Columbia river, pulled up from
his patch a single stalk from which he weighed 24 pounds of mealy, well-grown
potatoes. Mr. CROSNO went away apparently well satisfied that the land in that
neighborhood was reasonably well adapted to production of potatoes as well as
fir
trees.
Young Ladies' School -- It may not be known to everybody interested in such matters
that we have a school in town for young ladies and misses. Such a school was
opened by Miss E. J. YORK, some three months ago, in the Methodist church, for
want of another more suitable place. She has procured suitable rooms and just
commenced her second term in the second story of Mr. TOMLINSON'S residence on
North Main street. We can recommend Miss YORK with pleasure and confidence as a
lady and competent teacher, and her school as a public want. Our school fund is
sufficient to furnish us the luxury of a free school but three or four months in
the year, and from its promiscuous character and deficient classification, is
not well suited to the wants of that class of scholars which Miss YORK teaches.
We trust she will be well sustained by the citizens of town, and by those of the
country who may find it desirable and convenient to send their daughters to town
to school, and that her school will become a permanent and growing institution.
Distressing and Fatal Accident -- Mumford LAWS, a youth about 17 years old and
son of Mr. Preston LAWS, on of our most worthy citizens, was killed by the
accidental discharge of a gun on Thursday, the 30th of November. Young LAWS was
some 12 or 14 miles from home at the time, and was out gunning in the company of
a young man by the name of SHUBERT no doubt in a playful mood, but in a manner
highly culpable for one of his age, especially in view of the fact that he had
done the same thing before and been warned that it was dangerous, punched the
deceased, or punched at him, with the muzzle of his gun, at the same time
holding the breech under the skirt of his coat to protect the lock from a
sprinkle of rain. The lock becoming in some manner entangled with his coat as is
supposed, the contents of the gun, which we are informed was something of a
heavy ball, were discharged with fatal effect in the body of young LAWS. The
ball entered near the center of the bowels and passed out above the point of the
hip and near the backbone. The accident occurred about 3 o'clock p. m. The young
man was carried to the house of Mr. D. R. FALES, where he died the next morning
at one o'clock.
May the deeply afflicted family, and especially the father
and mother, be sustained in this hour of their sad bereavement, by a faith that
knows no wavering, and a hope full of consolation.
PUBLIC SCHOOL -- We are
requested by the Directors to state that the public school for the winter term
will commence next Monday. Mr. MOWDER, Mr. CURTIS, and Miss Lydia MCCARTY have
been employed as teachers. Two of the teachers will occupy the District school
house and the third some other. The arrangements are not fully arranged, but if
all desiring to attend will meet on Monday morning at the District school house,
they will be provided for.
MARRIED
• At the residence of Hon. B. F. SHAW, Dec 28, by the
Rev. A. S. NICHOLSON, Mr. Maurice M. JOHNS of Umatilla Co., Or. and Miss May
NYE, of Vancouver.
• In Portland, Dec. 25 by the Rev. John ROSENBERG, Mr.
John C. KLEIN, of San Francisco, and Miss Alice M. MIDDLETON, formerly of this
city.
• In this city, by S. D. MAXON, J. P. Dec 17, Samuel VINSON and Jenny
CHASE, both of Portland.
• In this city by S. D. MAXON, J. P. Dec. 26, Alfred
BAKER and Sarah DRAKE, both of Portland.
• In this city by S. D. MAXON, J. P.
Dec. 27, George ZEILLEE and Ettie MAYBERRY, both of Portland.
DEATH OF M.
WINTLER
It is a very painful duty for us this morning to announce the death
of one of our most respected and prominent citizens, Mr. Michael WINTLER, which
took place at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, last evening. His death
resulted from injuries received in a fall upon some railroad iron on Washington
Street wharf on Tuesday evening, to say that our citizens are sadly shocked by
this sudden occurrence does not begin to express their feelings, for this city
is in mourning over the event, and the sympathy of the entire community is with
the bereaved family in their terrible affliction. Mr. WINTLER was a man of
generous impulses, enterprising, and possessed of the most strict integrity. His
death is a public loss.
Fatal Accident -- We regret to learn by Wed's
Oregonian that Mr. N. HENRICKSON of Forest Grove, Or. was killed on Saturday.
Mr. HENRICKSON was feeding a threshing machine run by water power when, from
some disarrangement of defect in this machinery, the cylinder burst, a portion
striking him on the head inflicting a terrible wound form which he died in a few
hours.
Mr. HENRICKSON was a native of Denmark. He emigrated from the old
country to this, and settled in Vancouver in 1858 where he had lived until some
two years ago, when he moved to Forest Grove. Mr. HENRICKSON like most of those
who emigrate from the old country, was reared in poverty. After leaving there he
succeeded in making some money, which he generously employed in bringing one of
his brothers to the country and place of his adopting. The two brothers thus
brought together, worked for money with which, much to their credit, they
brought a third. Mr. HENRICKSON was well known here and highly esteemed as an
enterprising and worthy citizen. Our community perhaps without a single
exception will feel truly sorry to hear of his death. He was unmarried and about
30 years of age.
Abstract of Notice:
Notice. Territory of Washington, County of Clarke:
• In the
District Court the 2d Judicial District, holding terms in Vancouver, W. T.
William KERN, plaintiff against Eliza KERN, defendant, action for divorce,dated
December 14, 1865.
• George A. ROHRER, plaintiff against Mary Ann ROHRER,
defendant, action for divorce, dated December 27, 1865.
MARRIED:
• In
Vancouver, Dec 26, by Rev. J. DURGAN. Mr. D. R. B. POWERS and Miss M. C.
HENDERSON. All of Clarke Co.
• Dec. 24, by Elder Wm. HENDRICKSON. Mr. Egry
HAMILTON and Miss Mary E. POWELL. All of Clark Co. W. T.
• In Vancouver, Nov.
28, by C. H. HUNDER, J. P. ; L. N. SMITH, of Clarke Co., W. T. and Barbara
MILLER, of Portland, Oregon.
• By the same, Dec. 24, Robert GLOVER, of Clarke
Co, and Helena SMITH of Portland.
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.
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.
PATENTS
Patents have been
received at this office for the Donation, claimants named below, and will be
delivered to the parties entitled to receive them, upon the surrender of the
duplicate donation certificate, and taking the oath of allegiance in cases where
it has not already been done:
B. F. TANNER, C. C. STILES, Daniel WIGLE, A. J.
MALICK, Matthew MCCLUNG, Benj. TEELE, John E. MESSENGER, P. HABER, H. J. G.
MAXON, F. HABER, Charles PROUIX, G. KINDER, Arthur QUIGLEY, Hannah BURROW, Ted
FLETCHER, John CALDER (heirs of), Orland GEORGE, Wm. BRATTON, John POLLOCK,
Eberhard SCHUE, Daniel OTIS or OLIS, S. W. FISHER, W. S. BENNINGTON, Z. S.
MILLER, George M. THING, J. F. SHARTLE, Lafayette DURGAN, Reuben RIGGS, H. H.
STRONG, Jefferson HUFF, G. B. HUNSAKER, John TOOLEY, Ellet MURPHY, Napoleon
MCGILVRY, J. D. WOODWARD, Margaret J. RICHARDS, G. W. JONES, Joseph BENNINGTON,
Wm. CARROLL, Robert WALDON, Joel COFFEY, Joseph WRIGHT, T. M. COFFEY, Joel
KNIGHT, B. F. OLNEY, John CAMPBELL, H. BRYNE, Lottie J. REYNOLDS, H. L. CAPLES,
John BIRD, Allen TURNER, Joseph PETRAN, A. A. BREZEE, Henry VAN ALLMAN, H. S.
BURLINGAME, Abraham ROBIE, William A. FRENCH.
J. M. FLETCHER, Register.
DROWNED-- A very sad accident occurred a few miles above this city a few days
since. Mr. John BURK, who has been for some years residing in this or Klickitat
county, and was at the time in the partial service of Mr. S. D. MAXON, was
drowned while attempting to take some horses across an arm of the Columbia near
one of the islands in the river. His body was recovered and on last Sunday
buried in the public cemetery near Fisher's Landing. Mr. BURK was formerly in
the service of the United States as a soldier. Those who knew him speak of him
as a worthy and honorable man. At the time of his death he owned a claim or
farm and some other property near the mouth of the Klickitat river. His age was
about 35 years. It is not known that he had any relatives on this coast.
MARRIED
At the Union
Hotel, in Vancouver, Feb. 9, 1866, by John F. SMITH, City Recorder. Mr. Addison
A. RUSSELL, of Yamhill county, Oregon to Miss Florence A. MADISON of Washington
county. Also, by the same at his residence, Feb. 14th, Mr. Theodore F. BOWLBY?
to Miss Sophia M. ADAMS, both of Washington county, Oregon. Also, same date by
the same, at the Union Hotel, K. L. SMITH to Sarah C. TAYLOR, both of Lane
county, Oregon.
MARRIED
Feb. 19th, at the Union House, Vancouver by Rec.? K. MINES; Mrs. W. R.
ANDERSON and Miss Amanda HAMILTON, all of Salem, Oregon.
LETTER LIST
List of letters remaining the Express Office, Vancouver, W. T., Feb. 20th, 1866.
ARCHILLIES, Capt. and CASH, Dr. John
ADAMS, Amos?
ALLEN, Mr.
Jack
BISHOP, Mr.
BAKER, Miss C.
BRADY, Mrs. O. W.
BACHELDER, R.
G.
BORLAND, Capt. A. J.
COSLEK?, Mr. T.
CURRY, Miss Ida
CAROUTHERS, W. O.
CLARK, REEC
DOBSON, A. Thiboldt
DIXON, Mrs.
R.
DARRAN, Mrs. Mrs. J. L.
DRAY, Andrew
DRENNIN, Mr. T.
ERNE,
Mr. Jas
EATON, Mrs. W. J.
FRIENDLY, Chs. H.
FRANCE, Mrs. G. W.
FRANCE, Mrs. Dr.
GORDION, H. C.
GARELA, Mrs. Dr.
HETHERINGTON, H.
HOBENSTEIN, W.
HARVEY, J. F.
HANAHEE, G. B.
HARVEY, MR.
KAHLIN?, Mr. T.
KNOX, Harvey
KENWORTH, D. W.
MCIRWIN, W. S.
MURPHY, Miss V.
MAYNES, Smith
MURPHY, Mrs. H.
MEYERS, James
OSBURN, Silas
PINKSTONE, A.
RUTAN, Jos C.
RANDSAY, Wm.
SULLIVAN, M.
SCABURY, S.
SMITH, John H.
STURMAN, H.?
SHEPHARD, Bill
STEWART, J. C.
SMITH, J. M.
SEITEL, A.
SCHASBEN?, A.A.
SUYETTE, K.
O.
TAYLOR, J. S.
THOMAS, Capt. W.
VINYARD, John
WILSON, John
DIED
At Steilacoom, Sept. 30, 1875 Mr. Ira PATTERSON, aged 76 years.
Mr. PATTERSON
was on of the earliest settlers in this community and has held many important
positions in our county. At one time he was Probate Judge, at another he
represented the county in the Territorial Legislature. His remains were brought
to Vancouver and buried on Sunday, October 3 by Washington Lodge, No. Four, A.
F. and A. M. Mr. PATTERSON was one of the founders of this Lodge having been one
of the Charter members of the same.
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:
• In Vancouver,
January 1st, 1877, by J. CRADLEBAUGH, Justice of the Peace, Mr. Benj. THOMAS and
Miss Lucinda J. HENDRICKS, both of Portland, Oregon.
• In Vancouver, Dec.
26th, 1876 by J. H. CRADLEBAUGH, J. P.; John DELVIN and Viola A. FINCHER.
•
December 24th, 1876 at the residence of Jas. RAMBO, the bride's father, by Rev.
J. J. CLARK; Mr. Lon's MORGAN and Miss Addie RAMBO.
• In Vancouver, Jan. 2d,
1877, by J. H. CRADLEBAUGH, J. P.; George W. FAIRCHILD and Mrs. Amelia MARTEL,
both of Clarke county.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Lieut. Joseph W. DUNCAN, of the 21st Infantry, left Fort Vancouver this week for Fort
Canby, where he will serve upon a general court martial. DUNCAN is one of the
most energetic and efficient officers in the service. He loves his profession
and is a credit to the army. We hope his promotion will occur soon.
BORN --
In Vancouver, W. T. October 22nd, to the wife of George HAVEN, a son.
MARRIED
--
At Battle Ground W. T., at the residence of Mr. CRAMER, by the Rev. J. J. CLARK,
Mr. Matthias SPURGEON and Miss Nancy O. DILLON, all of Clarke County, W. T.
Mr. A. C. BARLOW, of this
city, had a painful operation performed upon his head one day last week. While
in the Indian war twelve years ago, he was accidentally shot in the back of the
head, where the ball had ever since remained. Dr. FLINN extracted the ball, and
the sufferer is improving.
BORN -- In Vancouver, W. T., October 25th 1877, to
the wife of D. F. SCHUELE, a son.
MARRIED
• In Vancouver, W. T., by S. D.
MAXON, J. P., Hans Peter MILLER and Alvina Elena MOORE (?), all of Clarke
County, W. T.
• In Portland, Oregon, October 31st, 1877, by Rev. J. F.
FIERRENS, V. G., Mr. Charles A. PETRAIN and Miss Annie M. SHOWERS.
• In
Battle Ground precinct, W. T., on Monday October 22d, 1877, at the residence of
the bride's father, by Rev. J. J. BONILETTE, Dietrich MYERS, Esq. and Miss Mary
A. O'BRIEN. In the evening the neighbors and friends of the happy couple
assembled at the residence of the bride's father, Dennis O'BRIEN, an upon the
first "squak of the violin" the younger portion of the company began "tripping
the light fantastic too" which was kept up until after breakfast in the morning.
The elder and more sedate spent the evening inn pleasant social conversation. At
about 7 o'clock a. m., Tuesday morning, the company separated, showering upon
the bride and groom many blessings and benedictions for their future happiness
and prosperity.
U. S. District Court
The District Court, 2d, Judicial District
holding terms at Vancouver for the counties of Clarke, Skamania and Klickitat,
met on Monday, the 21st day of October 1878; present, his honor Roger S. GREENE,
presiding; J. B. ALLEN, U. S. Attorney for Wash. Ter.; Charles HOPKINS, U. S.
Marshall; J. H. FLETCHER, Sheriff of Clarke County; Aug. SCHUSTER, Sheriff of
Klickitat County, and R. G. O'BRIAN, Clerk, per G. T. MCCONNELL, Deputy. J. H.
FLETCHER was appointed crier. James CRAWFORD Jr., Aug. SCHUSTER, J. O. SMITH,
and G. W. BRANT were appointed bailiffs. J. B. ALLEN was appointed by the Court
District Attorney, temporarily. The following cases are on the docket:
• U.
S. vs Wm. COLLINS--cutting timber on Government lands.
• U. S. vs FREDERICK
D. FARGHER--perjury.
• U. S. vs Thomas C. FARGHER--perjury.
• U. S. vs
Haratio A. FARGHER--perjury.
• H. S. BURLINGAME et al vs S. R. WHIPPLE et
al--action for ejectment.
• Henry PULSKY vs Elizabeth PULSKY--action for
divorce.
• Pasquale DERVERSI vs T. M. WHITCOMB--foreclosure of chattel
mortgage.
• William O'NEAL vs Thomas FITZPATRICK and John MORAN--action for
ejectment.
• U. S. vs J. Cary GEER, Chas. W. SLOCUM, Gilbert W.
QUIVEY--complaint on official bond.
• M. WINTLER vs. John McWILLIAMS--action
on account.
• W. H. SMALLWOOD vs Eliza A. SMALLWOOD--action for divorce.
•
Cascades R. R. Co. vs L. SOHNS, Benj. F. BUTLER, et al--mandate from Supreme
Court, on action for obtaining right of way.
• Wm. C. HAZARD vs Maxon et
al--mandate from Supreme Court, on action of foreclosure.
• John O'KEANE,
administrator, vs McIRVINE--action for foreclosure.
• Joseph SPARKS and J. S.
SPARKS vs S. R. WHIPPLE--action to set aside deed.
• Alfred D. SHORT vs S. R.
WHIPPLE--action to set aside deed.
• H. I. BURLINGAME and Druzilla BURLINGAME
vs S. R. WHIPPLE--action to set aside deed.
• John G. MARTIN vs Edna
MARTIN--action for divorce. Oct. 22, default taken, and referred to G. H.
STEWARD.
• W. B. SPRAGUE and Joseph SANDERS vs M. V. HARPER and Margaret W.
HARPER--action for foreclosure of mortgage.
• Joseph YOUNG vs John
LINDER--appeal from Klickitat. Appeal dismissed Oct. 22.
• Permelia J. PROUIX
vs Isadore PROUIX--action for divorce. Oct. 22, default taken and referred to G.
H. STEWARD.
• Samuel D. SMITH vs W. C. HAZARD--action for ejectment Oct. 22,
dismissed at plaintiff's costs, on demurrer without prejudice.
• Samuel D.
SMITH vs S. R. WHIPPLE--action for ejectment; disposed of same as above.
•
Arthur McGOLDRICK vs Dennis CAREY--action on account.
• Eliza J. WILEY vs
Morris B. JONES--action for ejectment.
On Tuesday, A. W. ENGBERG, a native of
Sweden, was admitted a citizen of the United States. Gustave BRUNE and Wm. M.
BRUNE, natives of Prussia, were also admitted.
• BORN---In Vancouver, Dec. 16th, 1881, to
the wife of H. C. DANNALS, a daughter, weight 9 and 1/2 pounds.
•
MARRIED---At the residence of Wm. B. PATTERSON, in this city, Dec. 26, 1881, by
the Rev. A. S. NICHOLSON, S. F. SIFERD and Mrs. Melisa DOLSON, both of Portland,
Ogn.
• DIED---In Vancouver, W. T., Dec. 27, 1881, at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. J. J. BEESON, Gustave de NEVEU, Sr., aged nearly 71 years.
•
LOCALS---Rosa CLINE was bailed out of jail last Friday, by STICE depositing the
coin, and she went to Portland the next morning.
• SUDDEN DEATH---The wife of
J. P. HEALEY died very suddenly Tuesday night, after being sick only a few
hours. She left a large family of small children, and the house is veritably a
house of weeping and wailing, and deep sorrow. The funeral services will be held
at St. James Cathedral, at 10 o'clock a. m. on Friday.
• PRESENTATION---The
new smile worn by W. B. PATTERSON is accounted for in the fact that the members
of the Vancouver City Brass Band on Christmas day presented him with a beautiful
carved meerschaum pipe. Dr. Randolph SMITH presented the pipe with a very neat
and appropriate little speech. PATTTERSON is a good musician, and the boys
appreciate him as their instructor and leader.
• DIED IN THE ASYLUM---James BARRON, who was
sent from here to the insane asylum at Steilacoom on August 2nd 1876, die in
that institution on the 21st of December. He at one time owned a farm at Union
Ridge, in this county, which went for his support in the asylum.
• LUMBER
YARD---L. C. PALMER of this city has started a lumber yard at Alkali, Oregon,
some distance for the Dalles. All the lumber in his yard was cut by Clarke
county mills, and he started in last week with 300,000 feet on hand. There is a
market there for all the lumber our mills can produce at present.
•
WASHOUGAL---J. K. C. DURGAN, in accordance with his announcement, has commenced
the building of his new store, which will be a large and fine structure. The
dressed lumber is furnished by mills in Vancouver, and the rough lumber from
ROTT'S mill on Cape Horn mountain. Much of the lumber is on the ground already.
• DIED SUDDENLY---Mrs. DREW, a hard working woman of this city, died quite
suddenly on Thursday night. She had done a washing the day before, and in the
evening at a neighbor's complained of feeling badly. She went home and retired.
Some time during the night the husband woke up and found her dead, in the bed
beside him. The cause of her death was probably heart disease.
•
OBITUARY---Died, Mill Plain, Thursday, Dec 20th, A. J., son of John and Mary
CORLESS, aged 22 years, 2 months, and 29 days. His death was immediately caused
by lung disease, which resulted from severe sprains and bruises, received in an
encounter with an unruly steer some three years ago. "Jack" as he was familiarly
known, was liked by everybody, and had just as many friends as he had
acquaintances. His early death, in what should have been life's most joyous
period, casts a gloom over family and friends, which only time will dispel.
•
MARRIED--- At the residence of the bride's parents, December 23d, 1883, by S. C.
HARRIS, J. P., Mr. Charles DALY and Miss Mary CRAMER, all of Clarke county.
ADJUDGED INSANE--On
Saturday, Sarah a daughter of John TRACY, aged about 25 years, was taken before
the probate judge and decided insane. On Sunday Sheriff CLOUGH and Dr. Ella
WHIPPLE started for Steilacoom with her, but were left by the train in Portland,
and were compelled to return to Vancouver for a fresh start, which was taken on
Monday.
AHEAD AGAIN--Vancouver poultrymen carried off many of the honors
at the poultry show in Portland last week, our vicinity being represented by W.
R. JOHNSON, A. & W. SMILEY, C. H. RICKER, and others. RICKER took the
sweepstakes premiums and one 2d premium. A better lot of fowls cannot be found
on the Pacific coast that was exhibited by the Vancouver poultrymen.
Personals • Sheriff CLOUGH
and Mrs. L. A. BOZARTH took Mrs. BACHMAN of Lewis river to the Insane Asylum at
Steilacoom on Friday. She is violently insane.
• Wedding invitations have
been received in this city for the marriage of Gus. E. BEESON to Miss Lizzie
LINDSAY, daughter of Mr. J. N. LINDSAY, of Lewiston, which was to take place
Nov. 23rd.
• Michael J. MEEHAN of this city, who served 7 years in the army,
principally in the Indian wars, and was badly disabled in the service, has been
granted a pension of $24 per month. A. P. PINCAS conducted the case.
DIED
• In Vancouver, November 17, 1886, Mrs. Ana HOGAN, wife of John HOGAN, aged 54.
Funeral services were held of Friday, from the Cathedral, and attended by a very
large concourse of friends and neighbors.
COURT NEWS
• Full naturalization
papers were granted to W. LASSENWICK, A. ENTROPPE, J. C. WESTHOFF, John HUTH, M.
J. MEEHAN, L. P. JENSON, Henry BRANE, Geo. DARCH, V. T. COOK, Fred DEE.
•
Since April 1st the following persons have declared their intention to become
citizens of the United States.
David CAMPBELL
Walter MARCHBANK
Harvey
WOODGATE
Martin FLENEY
Andrew Sw???
Edward CARL
Chas DILLON
P.
CHRISTIE
K. J. L. ROSS
T. A. CALLIGAN
Jas. W. BROWNELL
Elizabeth
SUTTIS
Patrick F. O'BRIEN ?
A. N. S. CARL
J. W. MCGINN
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr. A. E. JONES is contemplating the establishment of a fish wheel near the
head of Lady's Island.
A brother of J. F. SCOTTON has arrived from the East
and he is delighted with our spring like climate.
Mr. RUSSELL of
Washougal, has sold forty acres of land, improved with prune orchard, to his
son-in-law, Mr. SHEPHERD and another gentleman whose name we could not learn.
A. F. BOYER and S. S. COOK have gone to Southern Oregon to investigate some new
process of drying prunes by steam. If it proves a success they will have
machinery put in their dry houses this season.
DIED -- At the Sister's Hospital,
Vancouver, W. T., Feb. 1st, of Asthma, Martin KIRLEY, age 79, a native of Eunis
Co. Clare, Ireland, and was buried from the Chapel of the House of Providence on
Monday, Feb. 4th. He emigrated early in life to this country, and has been a
citizen of the U. S. for over half a century. He was one of the contractors who
graded the Boston & Lowell R. R., the first railroad built in New England. His
relatives in Massachusetts and Iowa will be sorry to hear of his death.
Mrs.
T. B. OTWELL, formerly of La Center, has made application in the Portland courts
for a divorce.
John HUTH has repairs completed on his partly burned building
and has resumed business again at the old stand.
Born to the wife of Arthur
W. DILLON, Sunday, Jan. 27th, a 14lb boy, and now he don't care whether school
keeps or not.
OBITUARY -- Died at her residence in Vancouver, W. T., on Sunday eve. Feb. 10th,
1889, Mrs. Hattie R. EDDINGS, aged 23 years and 4 months, beloved wife of Mr.
Frank EDDINGS and daughter of Mr. Jas. T. GOSS of this city. Mrs. EDDINGS was
born in the city of McLean, Illinois, on Oct. 25th 1865; she came to Vancouver
with her parents in July 1879, where she grew to womanhood and married July
10th, 1884. For 15 months she has been a patient sufferer battling with that
dread disease consumption, and during her long sickness not a word of complaint
escaped her lips. She leaves two children, Bessie aged 3 years and 4 months
and Hazel, aged 1 year 7 months, a devoted husband and a host of kind friends to
mourn her loss. She was buried on Tuesday the 12th inst., The Rev. M. D. WILSON,
officiating. The service of the Episcopal church was held at the residence of
the deceased and at the grave. the bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community in their sad affliction.
DIED -- Daniel YOUNG died at Goldendale
on January 16. He was one of the pioneers of Washington Territory and was one of
the survivors of the Whitman massacre.
THIEVES CAUGHT -- Last Sunday morning James MCNEIL and James HARDING stole a lot of tools and blankets, a watch, revolver, etc., from the camp of a party of men employed at grubbing on the farm of Mr. L. T. FRANKLIN near this city, and were seen by him carrying off the plunder. The men were arrested later in Portland by Marshal HANDY and a Portland officer, with part of the stolen property on their persons. Yesterday, the two men arrested were taken before Justice TOUSSAINT, where they were found guilty, and fined $25 and costs each.
D. L. RUSSELL of Washougal was in town Monday. He has hardly recovered
from his Accident of a month ago and still wears a cane and a limp in his off
leg.
Alex MARTELL'S three year old child died on Monday after a short
illness. This is the fifth child that has died in this family, and much sympathy
is expressed for them in this community.
Mr. T. CORBETT of Vancouver,
has accepted the contract to bore an artesian well at Yakima, and will commence
operations in a short time.
LACAMAS NEWS
Mrs. R. T. COWAN is ill
with pneumonia.
We learn that Mrs. BOYD, wife of Rev. BOYD, is quite
sick.
J. E. C. DURGAN of Cape Horn has been confined for a fortnight with
a severe cold.
Lewis HALL has bought 20 acres of prune land which he will
improve and plant next fall.
Cards are out for the wedding on March 5th,
of Mr. E. R. BROADWELL and Miss Clara BROWN.
Mr. EDMONDS, at Lee's
landing, has sold four acres of land on the river front, to Capt. BURGY at the
rate of $75 per acre.
Married, at the home of the bride's parents, on
Vancouver Lake, by Rev. Wm. PROSSER, Mr. H. A. KNAPP to Miss Deborah S. WOOLF.
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.
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
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.
Born, to the wife of Will
DURGIN, Feb. 16th, as son; weight 9 pounds. Mother and child doing well, but the
father is himself only at times.
Geo. ARMSTRONG, arrested in this city two
weeks ago, charged with bigamy, was sentenced to two years in the Oregon
penitentiary.
At the annual meeting of the Fin Saw Mill Co. held on Feb. 2nd
1891, Peter ARM, John NELSON and John A. LEHTO, were elected directors for the
ensuing year.
Marriages are on the wane in this county just now, the county
auditor having issued but on license since our last issue, that one to Peter
SNEVE and Dora OLSEN.
Mr. G. W. BLOOM started up his new saw mill four miles
north of town on the Salmon creek road last Wednesday. The capacity of this mill
is 25,000 feet per day.
Mr. W. D. SMITH has just completed the handsomest
sail boat built in Vancouver since Captain's TROUPE'S famous sloop's time. He
has christened her the "Hulda."
Died from consumption, February 12th, 1891,
Agnes, beloved wife of A. L. ROSS. The funeral took place February 14th, at the
residence on 8th street, and was largely attended.
DEATH OF MRS. KATE RANCK
Mrs. Wm. RANCK die
at her home in this city last Friday morning, aged 48 years. Mrs. RANCK had been
ill for several months with a pulmonary trouble but her demise was unexpected
and was a great shock to her wide circle of friends in this city. Mrs. RANCK'S
maiden name was Kate NEER, and she was born in Butler county Pennsylvania Aug.
30th, 1844 and soon after moved with her parents to Fremont county Iowa. From
this place they started in 1852 for Oregon, crossing the plains in company with
H. C. CAPLES and family and Joseph EATON and family, pioneer residents of Clarke
county. On arriving in Oregon the family settled near St. Helen's where the
deceased grew to womanhood. Soon after coming to Vancouver she was married to Wm
RANCK, who survives her and since resided in Vancouver up to the day of her
death. She had by this marriage, two daughters and one son, who grown to woman
and man's estate are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. The
funeral was held in this city Sunday, under the auspices of Oneatta Lodge No. 12
R. D. and Vancouver Lodge No. 3 - I. O. O. F. deceased being a prominent member
of the former organization. A large number of friends assembled to pay their
last tribute of respect to one of whom it may well be said "the world was all
the better for her having lived" and while out of the eternal silence into which
she has passed, the lamentations of loved ones return only in empty and
appalling echoes, yet the lesson of her life will long remain in the hearts of
the loved ones left to mourn.
Personals
• In response to the kind invitation of Pros. Attorney
and Mrs. BOWLES a few friends gathered at their home on last Friday evening, and
spent a couple of pleasant hours in listening to Prof. DAVIDSON'S phonograph and
partaking of refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. M. SHELTON, Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. STAPLETON, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. MCCREDIE, Dr. and Mrs. HIXON, Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. MILLER, Mrs. HIGGINS, Miss Kate STAPLETON and C. L. MCDONALD.
• Mr. H. M. HARNDEN, nephew of Capt. Chas. H. INGALLS, who has been employed as
clerk in the depot quartermaster's office for four years, will depart on Monday
for Maine, where he will visit his parents for a few months, for the first time
in several years. In the spring he will go to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and enter
the quartermaster's department. Mr. HARNDEN is a "square" young gentleman, to
use a western phrase, and his departure is much regretted by many staunch
friends.
Educational
• Miss Jessie BENNETT is teaching a pleasant term in Dist. No. 11
with 18 pupils enrolled.
• Miss Addie LITTLE will begin a three months term
of school at the Pluss District on Fifth Plain.
• Mr. Benj. BELL is teaching
the school in Dist. No. 2, Fifth Plain. His school is progressing splendidly.
• Mr. C. E. ALEXANDER, county Supt. has been visiting schools in the La Center
vicinity this week.
• At La Center Prof. G. W. EVANS is principal, with Miss
Mary KANE as assistant. Total enrollment is 57.
• Miss Florence SNODGRASS
closes a successful term of school at the Salmon creek District, by a good
program next Friday. Everybody is invited.
• Prof. Ladru ROYAL, formerly
principal of the Vancouver public school was a visitor in the city Saturday.
• Miss Veronique MARSTON'S school, at Oak Grove, closes next Friday. She is
re-employed to begin school in the spring.
• Representative E. E. EDMONDS is
teaching a successful school at Pioneer. He has two pupils holding second grade
certificates attending his school.
• Prof. James L. GARRETT, who instructs
the youths of Felida Dist. is going to have a "Flag Raising" on Thanksgiving Day
and has invited the county Supt. and all teachers who may wish to attend.
•
Dec. 1st. a "Flag Raising" will be held at Good Hope, Miss Dee CLARKE. May the
time soon come when the "star spangle banner" will float from every school
-house pinnacle. Who will be the next teacher to have a "hoisting?"
• The
County Teacher's Association met at La Camas last Saturday and carried out a
good program. The Vancouver teachers went by steamer Dalles City to Lady Island
where Prof. BURNHAM met them and conveyed them to the schoolhouse. Mrs. Mary
BACKMAN, Miss Leah MURRAH, Miss Susie GOLDEN, Miss Susie CARMICHAEL, Miss Grace
DORMAN, Mr. F. Clyde LEATHERS, Mr. Bert DORMAN, Miss Julia WEBSTER, Mr. B. F.
SWOPE, Mr. Robert HARRISON, Miss Addie LITTLE, Miss Clara OWEN, Mr. E. G.
THOMAS, Mr. E. E. BUTLER, Miss M. Effie SNODGRASS, Miss Jean RODD, Miss Clyde
COX, Miss Cora HITCHCOCK, Mr. M. W. GEORGE, Mr. John POINDEXTER, Mr. C. F.
RAINEY and Mr. J. E. ADAMS.
REPORT OF
SCHOOLS
• Sunnyside
Roll of honor for the month.
Carrie JOHNSTON
Mary CHRISTENSON
Mary JOHNSTON
May BEARDSLEY
Lewis CARLETON
Maude
CARLETON
Lulu GOODWIN
Arthur CARLETON
Bertha SCHATZ
Roy CARLETON
Albert KROHN
Fritz KROHN
Henry KROHN
Earl GOODWIN
Chas. JOHNSTON
Eddie THRALL
Chris. SCHLEGEL
Otto KROHN
Harry JOHNSTON
Paul KROHN
and
Geo. SCHATZ. EDNA and MCCREARY were tardy but once.
• BEE TREE No. 46
For month ending Nov. 22.
Number enrolled, boys 8, girls 9, total 17; average
number belonging, 12; per cent of attendance, 98.3. Those not absent:
Arnold
HARRISON, Russell HUGHES, Maggie HUGHES, Emily HARRISON, Belle BATCHELDER,
Willie HARRISON, Lucy MILLER, Fred MILLER, and Frank HAUMESSER. Total number of
visitors for month, 43.
For the term beginning Sept. 2nd. and ending November
22nd.
No. enrolled, boys 8, girls 9; total 17; average number belonging, 12;
total number days present, 774 1/2; No. days absent 32 1/2; per cent of
attendance, 94. Those not absent: Russell HUGHES, Arnold HARRISON, Margaret
HUGHES. Total number of visitors for term 65. -- Estelle DETRICK
• DIAMOND
BILL No. 32
Report for month ending November 22d.
No. enrolled girls 7,
boys 17, total 24; average No. belonging, 17; per cent of attendance, 88.7.
Those present every day, but tardy, were Edith CRAWFORD, Reuben MEADE, Blanche
DAVIS, Ethel DAVIS. Irvin CROSSETT was absent nor tardy. No. visitors 23. -- M.
Ida GILMORE
• SHANGHAI No. 13
For month ending Nov. 22, 1895.
No.
enrolled 21, average No. belonging, 19.2; days present, 361 1/2; days absent, 22
1/2; per cent of attendance 94; cases of tardiness, 10; No. visitors 10. Those
neither absent nor tardy: Josie KAYS, Nellie MCCOY, Thos. and Jas. TILLSON,
Andrew and Willie MCCOY, Albert and Wm. MUNSELL, Wm. KAYS. -- Gus RAMBO
•
GLENWOOD No. 67
Month ending Sept 2 and ending Nov. 22.
Pupils enrolled
34; average number belonging 29.5; average daily attendance 28.6; per cent of
attendance 97.1; times tardy, 84. The following were neither absent nor tardy,
Lewis and Monty MANNING, Goldie and Sadie BARNETT.--Wm. HARGRAVES
DEATH OF E.
P. HAMILTON
Mr. E. P. HAMILTON, an old and highly respected citizen of Clarke
county, died at the family residence in Vancouver, Sunday morning, at two
o'clock. Mr. HAMILTON was one the pioneers of this county and has been
identified with its material advancement since becoming a citizen. He was born
in 1836 in the state of Maine, and came to Clarke county in 1861. In December
24, 1864, he was married in this city to Miss Mary A. MATTHEWS, who with four
children survive him. For several years past Mr. HAMILTON has been a sufferer of
consumption, and finally succumbed to the ravages of the disease after a long
and enduring struggle.
Mr. HAMILTON was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church, A. O. U. W. and Chosen Friends. The funeral was held from the Methodist
church, Tuesday at 10 o'clock, under the auspices of the A. O. U. W. A large
concourse of friends assembled at the church to pay their last tribute to and
honored and esteemed citizen.
• Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. FRAMPTON at Riverside, December 14th, a
girl.
• The following persons received teachers' certificates, having
successfully passed the last quarterly examination: R. S. BARR, Florence
CRITTENDEN, S. S. CAMPBELL, Mrs. Mary DICKSON, Grace GILBERT, May LIESER, Anson
WILSON, G. H. HURLBURT.
• The fair given by the ladies of the Catholic
church, at the Auditorium, was a grand success socially and financially. The
proceeds amounted to over $1300. In the contest for the most popular business
house in Vancouver, F. EICHENLAUB won. J. H. JAGGY was a close second, the Hotel
Columbia, third, and J.D. MEYER was fourth.
• Lewis LOVE, engineer on the
Bailey Gatzert, who mysteriously disappeared several weeks ago, was found
floating in the river near Astoria last Thursday, and his body buried in the
Columbia Slough cemetery on Saturday. Deceased was a resident of this county,
and his parents live at the old LOVE place near H. J. BIDDLE'S at Riverside.
• Mrs. Martha BURKE, died at her home in Portland last Sunday, aged 58, The
funeral was held from St. James Catholic Cathedral in this city on Tuesday, and
the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. BURKE was well known in
this city were she had lived for a number of years until with the family she
moved to Portland several years ago. She left a husband and five grown children.
• An orchestra, composed of local musicians was organized last week, for the
purpose of supplying music to the dances and parties of this city. Since the
departure of the 14th Infantry band, a first class orchestra could be obtained
only from Portland, and the new organization is expected to supply the
deficiency. The members are: E. HADLEY, 1st violin, M. LEWIS, 2nd violin, S. P.
GAITHER, cornet, F. MCGINNIS, saxophone, Chas. BUTTERFIELD, pianist.
• Peter
AUNE, of Washougal, was in Vancouver Wednesday. Mr. AUNE say an epidemic of
malignant diphtheria is prevalent in the Norway country, 4 miles north east of
Washougal. One child of E. HOZELBERG and two of J. JERGENSEN have died and two
children of E. ERICKSON are not expected to recover. Peter ERICKSON also has a
child sick with the disease.
COUNTY AND CITY
• J. W. FIRMAN and Miss Anna DOW, of LaCamas were
married at the M. E. parsonage yesterday by Rev. E. H. MUDD?. Mr. and Mrs.
FIRMAN left immediately after the ceremony for Vancouver B. C. and other points
on the Sound
• Frank MCDANIEL, who was on trial in Portland for the murder of
Claire FITCH, found guilty last Saturday of manslaughter. The verdict was
accompanied by a recommendation signed by every member of the jury that the
accused be given the extreme penalty of the law, which is 15 years in the
penitentiary.
• Mrs. Geo. H. DURHAM, a sister of Mrs. R. G. EBERT, of this
city, died at her home in Portland, Monday, December 18. She was the daughter of
Rev. Harvey CLARK, who came to Oregon as an independent missionary in the year
1841. Mrs. DURHAM was born July 26, 1844, on Tualitin plains, now Washington
county, northwest of Hillsboro. She married Mr. DURHAM in 1866. Her sisters,
Mrs. Dr. EBERT, of Vancouver and Miss Maria CLARK are the only survivors of the
CLARK family.
• Marriage licenses were issued during the past week to
Jeremiah BELL and Emma HARNON, G. L. TRACER and Edna M. THOMAS, G. J. KNUTSON
and L. I. CHAPMAN, C. S. ROBERTS and Margaret LOVE, Frank ROBERTS and Lizzie
WRIGHT.
• Christopher O'DONNELL and Harry FLEMING, both ex-members of Co. G,
1st Washington Volunteers, have re-enlisted in the 14th U. S. Infantry. They
were given a 3 month furlough before joining the regiment in the Philippines.
• Mrs. V. J. FIKE and Mr. and Mrs. H. STOOPS attended the funeral of Mrs. Alice
MORGAN at Washougal on Tuesday.
• George W. LOWE died at his home in Cowlitz
county, Washington, November 30, in the 77th year of his age. He had long been
prominent in the affairs of the county and had at different times been
commissioner and had served as county treasurer. Mr. LOWE was born in Chautauqua
county, New York, and at the age of 19 married and moved to Illinois. He crossed
the great plains in a wagon train and came to Vancouver, then to Oregon, in
1862. He left and estate valued at about $15,000.
• J. N. BLOOMFIELD, father
of Judge N. H. BLOOMFIELD, died at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland last
Sunday evening. He was 77 years old, and has been a resident of the Pacific
coast since 1871. Mr. BLOOMFIELD left St. Louis in the fall of 1870, and has
resided some time at Olympia, Kalama, and Vancouver. For many years he was
occupied as a government contractor. He was well known and his death will be
deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. A large number of Vancouver
friends attended the funeral.
• Died--Mrs. Alice Wright MORGAN at Washougal,
Wash., Sunday Dec. 17 at 9 a. m. aged 20 years. Deceased was the eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. WRIGHT. She leaves an infant son, numerous relatives and
hosts of friends who will ever cherish the memory of a true and amiable lady.
Death came to her in the form of that dread malady, consumption. The remains
were interred at Washougal on Tuesday.
• John KELLY aged 58 and an old
resident of Vancouver, died Saturday morning at 5 o'clock at St. Joseph's
hospital, where he had been taken care of for some time. Mr. KELLY came to
Vancouver 35 years ago, and he helped to build the first cannery on the Columbia
river, where he engaged in the fish business for some time. Mr. KELLY has been
afflicted with dropsy for the past two years and his death was not unexpected.
Two colored
soldiers were tried in the municipal court Tuesday, and fined for disorderly
conduct, as the consequence of their Christmas celebration. Willie HAMPTON, who
was first arrested, was let off with a payment of $1 and costs upon his showing
of previous good character. But Sam MILLER, who was arrested later for appearing
on the streets armed with a razor and a knife, with which he sought revenge on
the man that arrested his friend was fined $20 and costs, in default of which he
was sent to jail.
Licenses to wed since last reported have been issued to the
following:
• William REED to Edna WILLIAMS
• Joseph L. MCGOLDRICK to
Eunice M. LOUNSBERRY
• Frank ROBERTS to LIZZIE WRIGHT
• C. S. ROBERTS to
Margaret LOVE
• Gilbert KNUTSON to Lucile L. CHAPMAN
• G. W. ADAMS to
Elizabeth ROSE or ROSS?
• G. I. FRAZIER to Edna M. THOMAS
• Jeremiah BELL
to Emma HARNAM?
• R. F. MONTGOMERY to Emma DOWNING
• Herman BREWNECHWEIGER
to Eva L. DORMAN?
Contributed 1999-2000 by Holly Vonderohe, transcribed from Clark County area newspapers
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