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| Bagley, Eli | The body of Eli Bagley, who lately disappeared from his home on Elk river, was found in the river and there is no doubt but that his death was purely accidental. Mr. Bagley was afflicted with heart trouble, and it is believed that while wading in the stream and fishing, he was stricken with instant death as no water was found in his lungs, and that his body drifted down into deeper water but a short distance where it was found in about 10 feet of water. | Oct. 21, 1904 | Myrtle Point Enterprise, Myrtle Point | Robyn Greenlund |
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| Chapman, Capt. | The friends and relations of Captain Chapman, who died at Cape Foulweather from injuries received on the ship St. Charles, when she blew up with coal gas off the Oregon coast two years ago, had a metallic casket sent up to Port Orford on the last steamer, to the care of Captain Babbridge, who will see to the raising of the body and having it shipped back to the state of Maine. | Feb. 2, 1896 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
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| Edson, A.J. | A.J. Edson, one of the earliest pioneers of Curry county, died Mar. 24, age 80?. He crossed the plains with his family in 1852, settling at Port Orford the next year. | Apr. 6, 1893 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
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| Getty, Charles E. | Charles E. Getty, a pioneer of Curry county, died at Eugene City on the 6th inst., aged 62. He was a native of Georgetown, D.C. and arrived at Port Orford in August, 1859. | Dec. 17, 1887 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
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| Hedges, Henry | Woman's Fifth Husband Is Suicide Marshfield, Or., Aug. 27 – Henry Hedges, formerly of Vancouver, Wash., today committed suicide at his home near Langlois. In a note he gave jealousy as his motive. Two years ago he married a widow, becoming her fifth husband. | Aug. 28, 1915 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
| Huntley, Milton | Milton Huntly [sic; Huntley] who resided on the trail between Sixes and Port Orford, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a rifle. | Sep. 9, 1884 | Coquille City Herald, Coquille | Marilee Miller |
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| Smithers, Gordon | Private services will be held for Gordon Smithers, 74, of Coos Bay, formerly of Agnus [sic; Agnes], at a later date. Cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Gordon was born on Feb. 10, 1935, in Gold Beach, to Duane B. Smithers and Mabel J. (Pemberton) Smithers. He died Aug. 9, 2009, in Coos Bay. Gordon lived nearly his entire life at the family home in Copper Canyon near Agnus [sic; Agnes]. At the age of 16 he earned his boater's license and immediately began his lifelong career as a riverboat carrier on the Rogue River. Gordon worked on the river all of his life in one capacity or another. Besides delivering mail by boat, he also worked as a boat mechanic, ran dredge boat, worked for the Port of Gold Beach as a welder and mechanic, did some guide fishing on the Rogue and some commercial fishing out of Gold Beach. At one time he even purchased and operated his own charter boat, which was later lost in a fire. Gordon truly knew the river better than anyone and could literally navigate it in the darkness of night! Gordon was an avid hunter and fisherman who lived off the land. He loved his dogs and also was known to make some wicked "Curry County Loudmouth!" Gordon is survived by brothers, Earl Smithers of Grants Pass and John Smithers of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Sue Smithers of Seattle; two sons and two daughters. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Duane and Mabel Smithers; and sisters, Dixie Yost and Geraldine Hongell. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association, P.O. Box 420648, Palm Coast, FL, 32142-0648. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 267-3131. | Aug. 25, 2009 | The World, Coos Bay, Ore. | Robyn Greenlund |
| Summers, Sylvester | Sylvester Summers, who was next to the youngest son of R.E. Summers of Battle Rock, was born June 14, 1872 near Port Orford, Curry county and passed away May 14, 1932, at the age of 60 years, and 11 months. Of the large pioneer family of which he was a member, only three survive, one sister, Mrs. Effie Summers of Myrtle Point and two brothers, Ace Summers of this city and Porter Summers of Chiloquin, Oregon and one niece, daughter of Matthew Nichols, of Myrtle Point, and a number of nephews. | May 19, 1932 | Myrtle Point Herald, Myrtle Point | Robyn Greenlund |
| Sutton, John | John Sutton, son of Hon. Walter Sutton, died at the home of his parents Friday morning, Nov. 18, 1904. He was born Feb. 3, 1886. He was a young man of great firmness, of keen perceptions, and singularly gifted in many ways. He had the respect and confidence of all who knew him, and he prized their good opinion, nothing giving him greater comfort during his last illness than visits and cheering words of his many friends – Port Orford Tribune | Dec. 2, 1904 | Myrtle Point Enterprise | Robyn Greenlund |
| Sydman, George | George Sydman of Langlois, declared here today that Sydman was not a returning soldier and said he went away and hid after the affair with the Chenowith girl became known to her family, and only returned there a short time ago. Mr. Bennett was pronounced in saying the people should not be led to believe that Sydman was a soldier, thus creating certain sympathy for him. Mrs. Bennett went to Curry county today to be with the Chenowith family. | Apr. 2, 1912 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
| Sydman, George | Young Man Fatally Shot at Dancehall ex-Soldier Slain by Another At Langlois, OR. Assailant Acting member of Legislature; Alleged Wrong Done Daughter Given as Motive. Bandon, Or., March 20 – (Special) – George Sydman, 18 years old, of Denmark, Or., was shot and killed last night in a dance hall at Langlois, in Curry county, by george d. Chenoweth of Denmark, a veteran of the Canadian army and acting joint representative for Coos and Curry county in the Oregon legislature. Sdman, with a number of other young men, was sitting on a platform near the orchestra. Chenoweth entered the hall, walked straight up to Sydman and, without saying a word, fired three shots. Only one shot took effect, penetrating the boy's left lung and ranging downward, lodging in the side. Death followed within an hour. Chenoweth, immediately after the shooting, left the hall, extracted the empty shells from his pistol and remarked to those near by that he had shot Sydman, was glad of it and hoped he had killed him. He then gave himself up to the authorities and was taken to the county jail at Gold Beach. Family trouble is reported to have been the cause of the tragedy. While Chenoweth was in France his dughter gave birth to a child, and it is said she accused young Sydman. The latter was called in the 18-21 draft, but was recently mustered out and returned home. His father is a prominent Curry county dairyman. | Mar. 31, 1919 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
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| Whitman, Curley | Rancher Near Langlois Shot Langlois, Or., Aug. 15 – (Special) – Curley Whitman, a rancher living near here, was shot last night by a man named Ness. The men are said to have quarreled over some school matters. (More of story to be transcribed) | Aug. 16, 1915 | Oregonian, Portland | Robyn Greenlund |
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