The Sunday Oregonian
June 5, 1932To honor the memory of the late Mrs. Esther Allen Jobes and Mrs. W. B. Hall, past regents, officers, directors, members of Willamette chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and officers of Columbia society, Children of the American Revolution, met at the home of Mrs. U.G. Smith Tuesday afternoon. Following the opening of the meeting the chaplain offered a memorial prayer.
Mrs. Jobes, a past regent of Willamette chapter and an honorary member of Columbia society, was deeply interested in the work of both organizations, it was recounted, and the services she gave will long be remembered. The many ways in which her patriotism and constructive citizenship found expression were told at the meeting.
She helped to organize and presented the first flag to Columbia society. She gave also the flag to the first troop of scouts of Grace Memorial church and was an active contributor to the Camp Fire Girls and to the Girl and Boy Scouts. The first living flag in Oregon was founded by Mrs. Jobes, who held membership in the National Flag association.
Having served as library of the national group of the United Daughters of 1812, Mrs. Jobes organized in 1920 the local group and served as president for many years. She was a member, too, of the national society, Daughters of Colonial Wars, and she valued greatly her membership in the Mary Ball society, which was willed to her by her mother, who was a real daughter of the American revolution, and which she in turn willed to her granddaughter Esther Allen.
Mrs. Jobes was a charter member of the Portland Museum association and had a remarkable collection of shells gathers from all parts of the world, which she exhibited generously. She belonged to the Portland Woman's club and was a past director of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She took an especial interest in the Pioneer Workers' club, in which all members must have been officers in the federation prior to 1900.Working with others she was an officer in the American Relief association before the world war, and during the war she assisted with relief work in Oregon. Throughout her life she was keenly interested in the W.C.T.U. She was a member of the P.E.O. sisterhood in Portland, the American Women's club in London, England, and one of four Oregon members of the former Washington Sulgrave Institute of England.
Willamette chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, resolved to place as a memorial in its records an account of the achievements of this beloved member, Mrs. Esther Allen Jobes.
The Oregonian
July 10, 1907W. V. Jobes, president and manager of the Jobes Milling Company, of St. Johns, died very suddenly yesterday morning in the office of the company. While he had not been in good health for some time there was no warning of the approach of death. Mr. Jobes had gone to his office from his home as usual and was with his son, W. H. Jobes, in the office, when he suddenly dropped to the floor. His son summoned three physicians and his wife, but Mr. Jobes was unable to speak when they arrived and soon expired. Death was undoubtedly due to heart failure.
When the fire broke out in the saw-mills on the water front of St. Johns some time ago, the flour mill was threatened and narrowly escaped destruction, and Mr. Jobes greatly exerted himself in saving the property. It is thought that from this time his health started to fail. He traveled to California and seemed to improve, but never was entirely well.
Mr. Jobes was born in Rockford, Ill., 55 years ago. He came to Spokane, Wash., where with his two sons, he engaged in the four mill business until 1904, when he erected a flour mill in St. Johns and operated it with his sons under the firm name of the Jobes Milling Company. He was a successful, public-spirited man, and was a candidate for Mayor of St. Johns two years ago.
Mr. Jobes is survived by his wife and two sons, W. H. and A. R. Jobes. The latter is a member of the present Council of St. Johns, which last night, out of respect for the deceased, adjourned tonight.
The Oregonian
March 2, 1911William Haskell Jobes, who died suddenly Monday night at his home, 411 Hassalo street, of heart disease, was a prominent business man and leading member of the Masonic order. He retired Monday night and died without awakening. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., November 19, 1878, and was the son of the late William VanZant Jobes and Esther Allen Jobes. He was associated with his father and brother in the flour milling business at Spokane and Post Falls, and since 1904 had been actively engaged in the work of the Jobes Milling Company at St. Johns. Mr. Jobes succeeded his father as president of that company.
Mr. Jobes was made a Master Mason in Willamette Lodge, No. 2, of Masons, and was a charter member of the Doric Lodge, No. 132, at St. Johns. He was a member of Oregon Consistory, No. 1, of the Scottish Rite, and also of the Al Kader Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the Oregon Yacht Club and was fond of boating.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Esther A. Jobes, and one brother, Allen R. Jobes.
The Sacramento Bee
February 7, 2000Wehr, Richard, born September 11, 1919 in Minneapolis, Mn. Died February 5, 2000.
Is survived by wife, Betty of 56 years. Also by daughter Cathy of Portland OR & son Steve of Marin County.
Served in W.W. II leaving as a captain. Was a salesman for many years & liked to play golf. Will be buried at sea ...
The Havre Herald (MT)
November 24, 1905Mrs. John Hallisey, daughter of Mrs. Carrie J. Gallows, died at her home in east Havre Wednesday morning. She had long been a sufferer with consumption, coupled with a number of other ailments, until kindly nature reached out her loving arms and welcomed her home to eternal rest.
Deceased had been a resident of this city for about five years. and leaves a husband and daughter to cherish her memory. She was 25 years of age, and formerly resided in Minnesota.