The Hood River Glacier, January 10, 1924, page 1
J. E. Ferguson is Pneumonia Victim
This community was shocked Friday by the news of the sudden death of J. E. Ferguson, member of a pioneer family of Salem, who succumbed at 3 p. m. to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Ferguson's death was so sudden that many of his close friends of the city, had not learned that he was ill.
Mr. Ferguson, who formerly resided at Astoria, where he was an influential business man for a number of years, had been engaged in orcharding here for about 15 years. He owned one of the finest homes of the Odell section. He was known as a careful grower and was known throughout the country in apple marketing circles.
Mr. Ferguson is survived by his wife, former president of the Hood River Woman's club and well known throughout the state in Sunday school circles. She was president of the Hood River and Clatsop county Sunday school associations for many years and is now a member of the executive committee of the Oregon state association. A daughter, Miss Martha Ferguson, graduate of Willamette university and member of the faculty of the Mosier schools, and a son, Almont H. Ferguson, of Yakima, Wash., survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Ferguson were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Asbury Methodist church, Rev. W. S. Gleiser, pastor of the Odell Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Ritualistic services of member of The Dalles lodge of Elks were held. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Astoria Elks lodge.
Mr. Ferguson, who was born at Salem, his father having crossed the plains in 1850, settling in Marion county, was 66 years old. He was an architect and general builder and before purchasing his orchard here was connected with the firm of Ferguson & Houston in Astoria.
In addition to the survivors mentioned above, Mr. Ferguson leaves five grand children, a sister, Mrs. J. M. Griffin, of Astoria, and a brother, F. W. Ferguson, of San Diego, Calif.
C. C. Anderson directed the funeral.
J. E. Ferguson is Pneumonia Victim
This community was shocked Friday by the news of the sudden death of J. E. Ferguson, member of a pioneer family of Salem, who succumbed at 3 p. m. to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Ferguson's death was so sudden that many of his close friends of the city, had not learned that he was ill.
Mr. Ferguson, who formerly resided at Astoria, where he was an influential business man for a number of years, had been engaged in orcharding here for about 15 years. He owned one of the finest homes of the Odell section. He was known as a careful grower and was known throughout the country in apple marketing circles.
Mr. Ferguson is survived by his wife, former president of the Hood River Woman's club and well known throughout the state in Sunday school circles. She was president of the Hood River and Clatsop county Sunday school associations for many years and is now a member of the executive committee of the Oregon state association. A daughter, Miss Martha Ferguson, graduate of Willamette university and member of the faculty of the Mosier schools, and a son, Almont H. Ferguson, of Yakima, Wash., survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Ferguson were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Asbury Methodist church, Rev. W. S. Gleiser, pastor of the Odell Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Ritualistic services of member of The Dalles lodge of Elks were held. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Astoria Elks lodge.
Mr. Ferguson, who was born at Salem, his father having crossed the plains in 1850, settling in Marion county, was 66 years old. He was an architect and general builder and before purchasing his orchard here was connected with the firm of Ferguson & Houston in Astoria.
In addition to the survivors mentioned above, Mr. Ferguson leaves five grand children, a sister, Mrs. J. M. Griffin, of Astoria, and a brother, F. W. Ferguson, of San Diego, Calif.
C. C. Anderson directed the funeral.
The Hood River Glacier, January 10, 1924, page 1
J. E. Ferguson is Pneumonia Victim
This community was shocked Friday by the news of the sudden death of J. E. Ferguson, member of a pioneer family of Salem, who succumbed at 3 p. m. to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Ferguson's death was so sudden that many of his close friends of the city, had not learned that he was ill.
Mr. Ferguson, who formerly resided at Astoria, where he was an influential business man for a number of years, had been engaged in orcharding here for about 15 years. He owned one of the finest homes of the Odell section. He was known as a careful grower and was known throughout the country in apple marketing circles.
Mr. Ferguson is survived by his wife, former president of the Hood River Woman's club and well known throughout the state in Sunday school circles. She was president of the Hood River and Clatsop county Sunday school associations for many years and is now a member of the executive committee of the Oregon state association. A daughter, Miss Martha Ferguson, graduate of Willamette university and member of the faculty of the Mosier schools, and a son, Almont H. Ferguson, of Yakima, Wash., survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Ferguson were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Asbury Methodist church, Rev. W. S. Gleiser, pastor of the Odell Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Ritualistic services of member of The Dalles lodge of Elks were held. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Astoria Elks lodge.
Mr. Ferguson, who was born at Salem, his father having crossed the plains in 1850, settling in Marion county, was 66 years old. He was an architect and general builder and before purchasing his orchard here was connected with the firm of Ferguson & Houston in Astoria.
In addition to the survivors mentioned above, Mr. Ferguson leaves five grand children, a sister, Mrs. J. M. Griffin, of Astoria, and a brother, F. W. Ferguson, of San Diego, Calif.
C. C. Anderson directed the funeral.
J. E. Ferguson is Pneumonia Victim
This community was shocked Friday by the news of the sudden death of J. E. Ferguson, member of a pioneer family of Salem, who succumbed at 3 p. m. to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Ferguson's death was so sudden that many of his close friends of the city, had not learned that he was ill.
Mr. Ferguson, who formerly resided at Astoria, where he was an influential business man for a number of years, had been engaged in orcharding here for about 15 years. He owned one of the finest homes of the Odell section. He was known as a careful grower and was known throughout the country in apple marketing circles.
Mr. Ferguson is survived by his wife, former president of the Hood River Woman's club and well known throughout the state in Sunday school circles. She was president of the Hood River and Clatsop county Sunday school associations for many years and is now a member of the executive committee of the Oregon state association. A daughter, Miss Martha Ferguson, graduate of Willamette university and member of the faculty of the Mosier schools, and a son, Almont H. Ferguson, of Yakima, Wash., survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Ferguson were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Asbury Methodist church, Rev. W. S. Gleiser, pastor of the Odell Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Ritualistic services of member of The Dalles lodge of Elks were held. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Astoria Elks lodge.
Mr. Ferguson, who was born at Salem, his father having crossed the plains in 1850, settling in Marion county, was 66 years old. He was an architect and general builder and before purchasing his orchard here was connected with the firm of Ferguson & Houston in Astoria.
In addition to the survivors mentioned above, Mr. Ferguson leaves five grand children, a sister, Mrs. J. M. Griffin, of Astoria, and a brother, F. W. Ferguson, of San Diego, Calif.
C. C. Anderson directed the funeral.
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