The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-06-02

II. C. Dallas, Hood Rivers best
citizen, died Tuesday afternoon from
injuries received in fall from the roof
Of the new Methodist parsonage, last
Thursday,
The sad az, ident spread pail over
the community, for Mr.. Dallas was a
man loved by all who knew him.
Many were the solioitous inquiries after
his condition during Il hours the poor
fellow fingered between life and death.
His many friends will miss the kindly
greeting and pleasant smile OF Mr..
Dallas.
Mr.. Dallas was working on the roof
OF the parsonage when he met with the
fatal fall. He struck the ground 25 feet
below, alghting upon his head and
shoulders. Medical aid was promptly
summoned, but consciousness was not
restored until late that night. On the
second day paralysis OF the trunk and
lower limbs set in. There were fire.
quent sinking spells, and finally death
relieved the injured mans sufferings.
An autopsy Tuesday morning revealed
the fact that the neck had been broken.
Major Booth, Tom Wickens and Les
lie Butler stayed with the injured man
almost constantly to the end. They
could not have given a brother better
care. Mr.. Dallas sister, Mrs. J. N
Burke of Oregon City and son were alsC
It the bedside.
His faculties were clear and unim
haired to the last, and realizing on Sat
urday afternoon that he could not sur
i've his terrible injuries, he had his
will drawn up. Mr.. Dallas carried in
surance of $1,000 each in the Artisans
md Maccabee lodges, This he be-
lueathed to his sister, Mrs. Burke, and
his half.sister, Mrs. George Cone OF
Pleasant Valley Idaho, share and
share alike. His property, valued
at 81 800, also goes to his sisters. Les
lie Butler was made executor of his last
will and testament.
Theodore Clarence Dallas was born il
Lagrange county, Indiana, February 22
1850, making him 81 years, B. months
and days old at the day of his death
May 30 1904. When ~ years old, ht
was left an orphan, and before coming
to Hood River lived in different states
among them Iowa, Michigan and Cali
lornia.
In 1887 Mr.. Dallas came to HooC
River, and soon thereafter purchased
what is known as the Dallas block. He
followed his trade in Hood River, that
of timer and plummer, Mr.. Dallas
was never married He was a member
of the school board in Hood River fo
one year dnring the time when the new
school house was built.
Mr.. Dallas was one of the most highl,
esteemed citizens of Hood River. Non,
knew him but to love him. BY nature
he was a man of most kindly and gen
erous mpulses--always cheerful anC
hopeful; ready under every circumstan-
ce in life to speak word Of encourage
ment, and give kindly smile to his as
sociates and friends. 1t is doubtful
he was ever known to speak q harsh
word or show any impatient or unchar'
table disposition. Enemies he haC
none. Friends he had without number
No one could have been taken from thu
community who will be more misse'
than will Mr.. Dallas.
Business was practically suspended
while the funeral services of the de
ceased were in progress, Wednesda!
afternoon. The services were conduCtet
in the opera house by Rev. j, l., Hersh
ner of the Congregational church, VIII
spoke of his many virtues and nobl
qualities, urging a diligent emulation o
them by ALL The choir sang the ap
propriate selections, "Abide with Me,
and "Nearer My God to Thee"
After the impressive services all tina
was mortal of the highly esteemed ant
dearly beloved neighbor and citizen
Mr., Dallas, was followed by u large pro
cession of people to his last long resting
placein ldlewilde cemetery,