DEATH OF E. P. HAMILTON

Mr. E. P. HAMILTON, an old and highly respected citizen of Clarke county, died
at the family residence in Vancouver, Sunday morning, at two o'clock.
Mr. Hamilton was one the pioneers of this county and has been identified with
its material advancement since becoming a citizen. He was born in 1836 in the
state of Maine, and came to Clarke county in 1861. In December 24, 1864, he
was married in this city to Miss Mary A. MATTHEWS, who with four children
survive him.  For several years past Mr. HAMILTON has been a sufferer of
consumption, and finally succumbed to the ravages of the disease after a long
and enduring struggle.

Mr. HAMILTON was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, A. O. U. W. and
Chosen Friends. the funeral was held from the Methodist church, Tuesday at 10
o'clock, under the auspices of the A. O. U. W. A large concourse of friends
assembled at the church to pay their last tribute to and honored and esteemed
citizen.
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Nearby articles indicate are labeled ``For month ending Nov. 22, 1895.''
Above it is a heading, ``For the Week of November 28, 1999:'' which appears
to be the date the old articles were republished.

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Vancouver Independent, January 6, 1877:
			       Centennial Trees

Last Sunday afternoon about two o'clock, several of our enterprising citizens
assembled at the Public Square for the purpose of planting a few trees in
commemoration of the year 1876. After every one had expressed his opinion as
to how the trees were to be planted, a circle was drawn 240 feet in
circumference, and the trees set out in the shape of a five pointed star. The
trees representing the points of the star were two Red Oaks, two White Elms,
and on Ash Leaved Maple. the center of the star was represented by that fine
tree the Ailantus. Under this center tree was placed a fruit bottle, enclosed
in a small jar, in which were placed the pictures of HAYES and WHEELER, and
TILDEN and HENDRICKS, a copy of the daily Oregonian, a copy of the City
Charter of Vancouver, and sundry other things too numerous to mention. the
following is a copy of the document enclosed with the above named articles:

               VANCOUVER, Clarke County, W. T. December 31st, 1876.

We, the undersigned citizens of this city, have, this our last day of our
first Centennial year, planted this tree for the future glory of our beloved
country. Signed: Michael WINTLER, Louis MAYER, Fritz HOLTMAN, George W. BRANT,
Peter HOLTMAN, Henry PUSH, Matthew BROWN, Ezra P. HAMILTON, William
Q. MATTHEWS, James KILLEEN, N. C. BROWN, Gay HAYDEN, Gustavus EBERT, Robert
WOLF, August FISHER, Steven WINDERBERGER, Patk. O'KEANE, J. F.  SMITH,
Franklin MOSHEY, Louis DAMPHFHOFFER, Anton YOUNG.

We believe it is the intention of the people to build a good substantial fence
around these trees and keep the place in good order. When completed it will be
a splendid tribute to our first and departed Centennial year.

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           Vancouver Register, January 6, 1866:

               Abstract of Notice:

   Notice. Territory of Washington, County of Clarke: 

In the District Court the 2d Judicial District, holding terms in
Vancouver, W. T. William KERN, plaintiff against Eliza KERN,
defendant, action for divorce,dated December 14, 1865.

George A. ROHRER, plaintiff against Mary Ann ROHRER, defendant,
action for divorce, dated December 27, 1865.

			       MARRIED:

In Vancouver, Dec 26, by Rev. J. DURGAN. Mr. D. R. B. POWERS and Miss
M. C. HENDERSON. All of Clark Co.

Dec. 24, by Elder Wm. HENDRICKSON. Mr. Egry HAMILTON and Miss Mary
E. POWELL. All of Clark Co. W. T.  

In Vancouver, Nov. 28, by C. H. HUNDER, J. P. ; L. N. SMITH, of Clarke Co.,
W. T. and Barbara MILLER, of Portland, Oregon.

By the same, Dec. 24, Robert GLOVER, of Clarke Co, and Helena SMITH of Portland.

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