Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-04-01
DIED.
ODELL.-At Portland, Or, March
81, 1890, after a prutracted illness
Mrs. Elisabeth +. T. Odell.

anu AA|lENA a AaAthhha AAAo 'ipNah
guisbed woman, whose death will
be regretted by a circle Of friends
and acquaiutances extending all
over the state.
For many years she made her
home in Salem, and at the time of
her marriage to General Odell, she
was the widow of the late Congress
man ThurstOn. M woman ever
lived in this city who had larger
circle Of friends to whom she was
endeared, both by the ties Of church
and society, in both Of which she
was a leader and strong fellow
worker.
For a half century she was an
active working force in the NJ. +.
church, where she was recognized
in many ways for her marked abili-
tiles, and for her many Christian
virtues. AS woman aud a citizen,
her sympathies were all of broad
character. She was an abolitionist
and afterwards strong Dational re-
publican, taking liberal views on all
subjects. She was woman of cul-
ture, and devoid of that masculinity
sometimes prominent in the strong
minded Of her sex.
Mrs. Odell was very able writer,
and for several years was "a cnDtribu-
tor to the church Journal published
by the ladies of Salem. In 1884 she
wrote and published "A Semi-Cen-
tennial Offering" historical sketch
of the Salem church and Willamette
University. Beautiful in her life,
she was beautiful in word, thought
aud action, and her works and in-
iluences speak in her praise.
OF her long illness, suffering and
final relief her friends are advised.
The remains will be brought to Sa-
lem Wednesday. The funeral at
her old home church, which she
helped to found, will be conduc ted
by Rev. VIM. Rollins, he preaching
the sermon, assisted by Rev. Wire,
who Will givea biographical sketch
and Rev. Newell will follow with a
tribute. Prof. Parvin will conduct
the service of song. The remains rs
before announced will he laid at
rest in the Lee Mission cemetery at
l0a. m.
KINNEY.-At the home of her
daughter, Mrs. DIR. Payton, at
Drum, on the night of Sunday.
March 80. 1890, Mrs. Eliza Kin
ney, aged II years.
Mrs. Kinney was life long MEM
ber Of the Baptist church and IA
large contributor to its support.
She was an excellent lady in every
respect, benevolent, charitable and
u living epitome OF christian virtues
The family of which she was a
prominent member Is one of the
Oldest and most highly respected in
Oregon.
Her husband was Mr.. II. c. Kin.
ney, dead since many years but re-
menbered rs the proprietor of the
East Salem mills. Deceased was
the mother of large family, of
whom Drs. Alfred and Augustus
Marshall, and William
Kinney are still living. Among
her daughters living are Mrs. Pay
ton, Mrs. Jane Smith of Harriburg,
aud Mrs. Walker of San Francisco.
The funeral OF this old resident
takes place at the Baptist church,
tomorrow, Wednesday, at p, M,
Rev. Robert Whitaker officiating.
The remains will be taken to the |.
o. o. +. cemetery.
Those who desire TO escort the re-
mains from the depot To the Baptist
church, will please be at the morn !
Ing overland train,
Miss Lulu Thompson, only daughter
OF Mr. aud Mrs. j. G. Thompson,
April /, 1890, Of diphtheria. Born |
May o, 1871.
Deceased was taken sick last Tues ,
lay night and has had the most un-
care aud attention, but
passed away at IL a. m. TODAY.
The time for funeral has not been |
vet aud arrangements will be an- I
nounced tomorrow. The saddvst |
day of their lives has fallen upon |
The members Of this family aud |
the AWFUL reality OF their loss cannot |
be fully comprehended. There was
not more talented young woman /
ia Salem, she having graduated at
The university conservatory with |
honors last year. She was modest, |
retlfing and dlildent by nature, and |
yet formed strong attachments |
among her young companions. Her |
devotion to home aud mother were
her SECOND nature aud her life WAS
liled with sweetness aud chlldlike /