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Mrs. M. L. Rush, of High Valley, died in the hospital at La Grande with undergoing an operation Friday of last week.  The remains were brought to Union and the funeral took place Sunday, and was largely attended.

Eliza K. Wilkinson was born in High Valley, Oregon, November 23, 1869, and at the time of her death was almost 42 years of age.  She was married to M. L. Rush in this county March 25, 1890.  From this union three children were born-John L., age 19; Merrill E., age 17, and Earl E., age 14, all living.  The funeral services were held from the local undertaking parlors, sermon by Rev. Winters, of the M. E. Church.

Mrs. Rush was a dutiful wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor and her death was a great shock to all who knew her.  The sympathy of all is extended to Mr. Rush and sons in their sad bereavement.

G.H. Rush, building contractor, was instantly killed when his auto was struck by train No. 21 a mile this side of Wingville Thursday evening. Wm. Hernsen of the Shockley Lumber Co. who was in the car with Mr. Rush is recovering at a Baker hospital. There seems to have been no witnesses to what transpired immediately before the accident. It is not known whether the car stalled on the track or an attempt was made to cross ahead of the train by too narrow a margin of time. The body of Mr. Rush and his injured companion were taken on the train and carried back to Baker.

Mr. Rush was well known in this section, having built several business structures here and the large school building. He had just started building operations on the new school building at Haines and was returning from that town to Baker when he met his death. He was about 46 years of age and married. For several years he lived at La Grande, but recently moved to Astoria.

The auto was a new Dodge roadster and was owned by Mr. Hernsen.

Funeral at Portland

The body of George H. Rush who was killed in the crossing accident South of Haines last week was taken to Portland Friday. The remains was accompanied by the oldest son, Robert who has been employed in the vicinity of Baker. The funeral service was held Satarday (sic) morning at the Portland Crematorium under the auspices of the masonic lodge.

M. L. Rush, age about 65 years, a resident of High Valley, and an old and respected citizen, died at the hospital in La Grande Monday of this week of inflammation of the bladder.  He was taken to La Grande last week for treatment.  Mr. Rush leaves three boys to mourn his loss in his immediate family, his wife having died about two years ago.  The funeral took place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, services at the grave.