Elgin Oregon

Thompson, Andy – Obituary

Andy Thompson, an old and well known resident of this place, died at his home on the 18th of this month after a long illness, from dropsy and heart trouble at the age of seventy-three. The funeral took place on the 19th the services being conducted by Rev. Willis, and attended by a large number of the deceased’s friendsfrom all parts of the county. Mr Thompson is survived by his wife who lives in this city, two daughters, Mrs. Chas Garrett, of Elgin and Mrs John Kinnick, of Grass Range, Mont, also three sons Sam, Owen, and Ed Thompson all … Read more

Darr, Delbert – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Fatally Hurt in Explosion of Blasting Caps Delbert Darr was fatally injured and his brother, George, received a score of painful bruises and cuts about his head and shoulders between 7 and 8 o’clock Tuesday morning when a quantity of dynamite caps which they were preparing to take with them to work, exploded. Immediately after the accident Dr. Thompson of Elgin was notified who called an ambulance from La Grande, and went to the scene of the accident, the John Darr place. Delbert died in the Grande Ronde hospital about 20 minutes after reaching La Grande. … Read more

Milne, Frank – Obituary

Frank Milne Drowned The people of Elgin received another shock last Friday evening by the intelligence that Frank Milne, of this city, had been drowned in Clarks creek, a short distance above Elliott’s. Mr. Milne had been out on his ranch on that stream, looking after his cattle and had gone over on the creek to look for a horse at the time the accident occurred. Just how he happened to be drowned will never be known, as he was alone at the time, but the supposition is that he endeavored to cross the stream on a foot log and … Read more

Garrett, Melissa – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Elgin Pioneer Dies Woman Who Came Here in 1853 Passes Away Mrs. Melissa Garrett, aunt of Judge Slater of La Grande, died at her home near Elgin last evening. She was 80 years of age and was one of the early pioneers of Oregon. Her experience in the west would make an interesting volume and the Evening Observer expects a near future date to have an article on it from the pen of Judge Slater. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon and interment will be made in the Summerville cemetery. La Grande Evening Observer Monday … Read more

Stultz, George – Obituary

Died in this city, Feb. 14th, 1903, George Stultz. Deceased was born in September 1811, consequently would have been 92 years old next birthday. Funeral services were held here Saturday afternoon and the body was taken to Island City for interment Sunday. Elgin Recorder Friday February 20, 1903

Luse, Benny – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Benny Luse, 60, of Everett, Wash., and formerly of Elgin, died May 12. A full obituary will be available later. La Grande Observer – Obituaries for the day of May 16, 2008

Phalb, Peter – Obituary

Peter Phalb died at his home near Elgin last Saturday. Dr. Brownell was called to attend Mr. Phalb who had been ailing for some time but before the doctor reached his home he was dead. Coroner Snyder held an inquest over the body and had it interred. Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday September 15, 1892

Sutton, Harold L. – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Harold L. Sutton, 91, a La Grande resident and a former longtime Elgin resident, died March 22, 2004, at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. His funeral will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Elgin United Methodist Church. Vault interment and concluding services will follow in Summerville. Pastor Kay Garver will officiate. Visitations will be Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Loveland Funeral Chapel 1508 Fourth St. in La Grande. Mr. Sutton was born March 10, 1913, at Bethlehem, Iowa, to Robert and Viola (Hancock) Sutton. His father died when he was 9-years-old, … Read more

Biography of James A. Masterson

JAMES A. MASTERSON. – It now becomes our pleasant privilege to outline the interesting career of the estimable gentleman, whose name is at the ehad of this article, and who stands as one of the prominent and representative men of Union county, being also aheavy property owner, and having manifested since an early day here ability that was master of the situation and has acuumulated his holdings from the raw resources of the county, while also he has maintained an untarnished reputation and has done much for the advancement of the county, being really one of the builders of Union … Read more

Adams, Frances Elizabeth Gilkison Mrs. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Frances Elizabeth Adams, 90, a former Baker County resident, died Dec. 11, 2004, at Elgin. There will be a celebration of her life Saturday at 11 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande. Sally Wiens will officiate. Interment will be at the Elgin Cemetery. Visitations will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. Frances Elizabeth Adams was born on Feb. 4, 1914, at Keating to Frank and Elizabeth Beber Gilkson. She attended school at North Powder until her senior year when she moved to Elgin. She … Read more

Biography of William I. Dishman

WILLIAM I. DISHMAN. – This work purporting as it does to give in review the careers of the leading and substantial men of this county, would be quite incomplete were there failure to mention in proper form the influential and progressive business man of Elgin whose name appears at the head of this article, and whose well known vigor and ability in the business world are recognized by all, being at the present time vice-president and resident manager of the well known G.M.&S. Company, and one-third owner of the capital stock, which company does a large business in general merchandise … Read more

Hoffman, A. J. – Obituary

A. J. Hoffman, a well-known resident of the Flat, died at his home Wednesday morning, March 28, 1906. Deceased had been suffering poor health for the past year and endured untold agony for many weeks. Deceased came to Elgin several years ago and made this city his home until about five years ago when he moved to the Flat and engaged in farming. He leaves a wife and several adopted children to mourn his loss. The interment took place in the city cemetery yesterday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Father Smyth, of La Grande. Elgin Recorder Friday March … Read more

Hill, Laura Belle

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Sisters-in-Law Die In Elgin Sisters-in-law, Laura Bell Hill and Dora Florence Hill, both resident of Elgin, died within three days of each other in local hospitals this week. Laura Belle Hill of Elgin, for 55 years a resident of Union county, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, of a stroke at the age of 68. Surviving are five children, Mrs. Louie Hale of Elgin, Mrs. Luther Cummins of Portland, and Mrs. Warren Metcalf of Chester, California, 11 grandchildren, two sisters, Miss Grace Crawford of Pendleton, and Mrs. Chester Kuykendoll of Pomeroy, Washington, and other relatives. Funeral services … Read more

Adams, Ernest Edgar – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Ernest Edgar Adams, 93, of Elgin died June 9 at a local care center. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Elgin Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Elgin Cemetery. Mr. Adams was born April 12, 1913, to John William and Emily Jane Law Adams in Elgin. He graduated from Elgin High School and attended Eastern Oregon Normal School for a year. He worked for the box factory when he was young and played on a minor league baseball team. On Nov. 11, 1933, he married Frances Elizabeth Gilkison in Union. During World War … Read more

Hallgarth, Archibald – Obituary

Shocking Tragedy! Deadly Encounter Between A.M. Hallgarth And Woodson Gray and Young Son. Hallgarth Dies From Wounds 36 Hours Later. His Slayers Held In Bonds of $30,000  The people of Elgin were thrown into a state of great excitement last Friday morning by the statement that A.M. Hallgarth, a prominent rancher living about 4 1/2 miles east of town had been shot by N.W. Gray, a neighbor. The news was brought to town by the young son of the wounded man and the details of the tragedy were not learned until people arrived on the scene. Dr. McNaughton and Whiting … Read more

Smith, Absolom B.C. – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon The death of Absolom Smith occured at the family residence on Pumpkin Ridge, Monday, April 10, 1905. Mr. Smith had been afflicted with tuberculosis. Deceased was born in the State of Arkansas in 1847 and was therefore 58 years old at the time of his death. In 1891 Mr. Smith accompanied by his family came to Elgin and have been residents of this section continuously since that date. They had many friends in this section who with his wife, two sons and a daughter are left to mourn his loss. The interment took place in the … Read more

Cross, Lauretta – Obituary

Lauretta Cross, of Milton-Freewater and a former resident of Wallowa County, died July 9, 2007, at Walla Walla General Hospital in Walla Walla, Wash. She was 85. Mrs. Cross was born June 19,1922, in La Grande to James Everett and Etta Rebecca Berg Rachau. The family resided on Pumpkin Ridge, outside of Elgin. They later moved to Minam, where Mrs. Cross attended school through the second grade. In 1930, the family moved to Onalaska, Wash., where she finished her schooling, graduating from the eighth grade twice. Her father didn’t believe in higher education for women. She married young and had … Read more

Zeigler Elroy H. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Elroy H. Zeigler Jr., 87, of Elgin, died at his home Nov. 7. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Elroy was born Nov. 13, 1919, to Elroy and Neoma P. (Meek) Zeigler in Esbon, Kan. The family moved to Colorado, then to Langlois. Elroy went into the service in 1942 and served in the Army as a mail carrier. He married Grace L. Armstrong in January 1946 in Seattle. The couple moved to McKinley and lived there for more than 50 years. Elroy worked for … Read more

Cross, Wayne L. – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Wayne L. Cross, 64, formerly of Elgin, died May 5 at his home in Roseburg. Roseburg Memorial Gardens is in charge of arrangements. Wayne was born June 10, 1943, to Lloyd and Martha Cross. He was raised in Elgin and attended school there. In 1977, Wayne married Bonnie. The couple enjoyed camping, cooking and improving their home. He loved the outdoors. Wayne is survived by his wife, Bonnie; mother, Martha Cross of Elgin; three brothers, Ken Cross of Netarts, Don Cross of Tigard and Dennis Cross of Elgin; and sister, Rhonda Thomas of Newport, Wash. In lieu of … Read more

Burnaugh, Andrew – Obituary

Elgin, Union County, Oregon Andrew Burnaugh, who was operated on Wednesday evening of last week for a bad case of appendicitis, died Saturday evening, notwithstanding the fact that his physicians did everything possible for him. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday morning, the discourse being delivered by Elder Mayfield. The body was then taken to the Summerville cemetery and buried by the side of his mother. Andrew Jackson Burnaugh was the youngest son of S.L. Burnaugh, and was born on his father’s farm on Clarks Creek, Jan. 18, 1882, and was therefore 22 years, 2 months and … Read more