Hempe, Joseph – Obituary
Joseph Hempe, father of the Hempe brothers who reside northwest of the city, died at the home of the later Sunday, Jan 29, at the advanced age of 89 years. Cove Ledger Thursday February 2, 1899
Joseph Hempe, father of the Hempe brothers who reside northwest of the city, died at the home of the later Sunday, Jan 29, at the advanced age of 89 years. Cove Ledger Thursday February 2, 1899
FRANK HEMPE. – While the subject of this sketch has not resided in the valley of the Grande Ronde as long as some of the earlier pioneers, still the length of time that he has domiciled here has beensufficient to demonstrate his ability to take rank with the leading agriculturists of the county, both because he has gained one of the largest farms in the county and because he is by his skill and industry capable of producing excellent returns in crops, while his demeanor has been such as to win the confidence and respect of all who have had … Read more