Union County, Oregon
W.B. Sargent one of the oldest and most prominent attorneys of Union county, died at his home in La Grande Friday evening of last week. Mr. Sargent had been ill for about a year, and a month ago, on account of his failing health, he sold his interest in the La Grande Investment company and retired. from this time his condition grew rapidly worse until death.
The funeral service was held from the Elk’s home Monday afternoon, all offices and business houses in La Grande closing during the funeral hour.
North Powder News
Saturday September 13, 1919