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The death of David W. Martin, occurred Saturday, Sept. 16, at the home of his grandson, John Young, north of this city.

Deceased was born in Berkley county, Virginia, Oct. 25, 1809, and at his demise had reached the rip old age of 95 years, 10 months and 21 days.

In the late 60's, he came to Oregon and settle in the Willamette valley where he was well and favorably known and resided there until 1903, when he moved to this section, making his home with his grandson, Mr. Young, up to his death.

The deceased was one of Oregon's pioneers. Despite the fact of his many years, up to a very few weeks of his death he was active, indeed. Even at the late county election, he was early at the polls and made known that he was a typical son of the south, having been a life-long and enthusiastic democrat. He leaves to mourn his loss two son, Charles Martin, of Palo Pinto, Texas: Jep Martin, of Willamma, Ore., and one one daughter, Mrs. M.A. Terry of Woodland, Cal.

The funeral services were held from the M.E. church, Monday by Elder G.E. Mayfield and the remains were interred in the city cemetery.

Died - At Cove, Friday, December 21, the wife of Emil Martin. The funeral occurred Saturday.

Mrs. L. J. Martin, died in this city Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. A post morten examination conducted by Dr. Honan and Chipman showed death was caused by cancer of the intestines. Mrs. Martin moved into this valley from Illinois, with her huspand and family fifteen years ago. Her husband died shortly after arrival. The interment will take place in the Union cemetery.

Newell Martins son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martins died suddenly in Union Tuesday night. He had been for a car ride early in the evening and after arriving home had a coughing spell which resulted in his death some ten minutes later. Mr. Martin had been ill for some time and had returned only a short time ago from Portland where he had received treatment. He was apparently much improved in health. He was a prominent young citizen of Union having lived at that place the greater part of his life. The deceased who was some where in the neighborhood of 30 years of age is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Martins, his wife and one brother Clark Martins all of Union.

Thomas G. Martin, a young man well known here died last Friday morning at the residence of his brother-in-law, Jas. H. White. Some years ago the young man passed through a severe attack of diptheria since which time he has never enjoyed perfect health. His death was very sudden and a great surprise to many who did not know he had been il. The day before he had complained some of a cold and Dr. Day was summoned to attend him but nothing serious was apprehended. His death is supposed to have been from heart failure. The funeral took place last Sunday, Rev. S.M. Driver, of the Methodist church, officiating.

MARTIN - At the Cove, September 24th, Mrs. William Martin. The deceased was the mother of W.E. Martin, of this city.