Henry Blaine Strawn also known as H.B., was born September 28, 1877 on a farm near New Cumberland, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, (another source says five miles northwest of New Philadelphia, Ohio.) H.B. & Nettie farmed 80 acres for 9 years, and on the ninth year the weather was so bad in the spring and late summer they sold everything and migrated out West. As to how bad it was, in the spring of 1908 it rained so much that the corn planter stood in the fields for one month, then a late frost froze all the fruit. They had heard what it was like out west from Nettie's father, Levi Slinker, who had come out several years earlier. After the sale they bundled up the children and got on a train and headed West. They arrived at Payette, Idaho on October 3, 1908 where they were met by Levi Slinker at the depot. Henry Blaine rented a house then he went to work at the Apple dryer in Payette and worked at this place for a year. Late December of 1908 they moved on a farm of their liking about three miles south of Fruitland. The following spring all the fruit froze, and the only fruit they had was gooseberries of which Nettie canned 80 quarts. On March 6, 1929 the house on the homestead burned down. Their son Keith had chicken pox at that time, it was thought it might be small pox. Henry, with the help of his older sons put up a tent for temporary shelter on the place while the built a new house. The rest of the family stayed at Clarence's place, which was about a half mile on south of the homestead. While there the new house was built. They bought a new 1929 Dodge car and made a trip back east, which included visits to Iowa, Ohio and New York. At these places they visited relatives which they hadn't seen for many years. Mary and Ross, the two youngest children vacationed with their parents on their trip. In the fall of 1944 the parents, Henry and Nettie, decided to sell the farm to their oldest son, Clarence, and retire. This farm was later bought by Clarence's oldest son Richard Blaine. (At this writing it is still owned by Richard.) There were about 105 acres in this farm. Henry and Nettie bought a small place on the outskirts of Fruitland and lived there the remainder of their lives. After the death of her husband, Nettie made a trip to Southern California, in the fall and winter of 1957 - 1958.
Know by all Men Presents, that we, H. B. Strawn and Nettie L. Strawn, Husband and Wife of Clarke County, and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of Thirty seven hundred fifty dollars, in hand paid by Bert E. Myers of Clarke County, and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said following described premises, situated in the County of Clarke, and the State of Iowa, to wit:
The South half (1/2) of the South East quarter (1/4) of section Fourteen (14) Township Seventy three (73) North Ranger Twenty-seven West of the 5" P.M.
And we hereby covenant with the said Bert E. Myers that we hold said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear if all liens, cumbrance whatsoever;
And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever;
And the said Nettie L. Strawn hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premise.
Signed this 17th day of September A.D. 1908.
(S.) H. B. Strawn
Nettie L. Strawn
(Deed Records, Lands, No. 34, Clarke County, Iowa; page 129
H.B. purchased a farm in Iowa
Know by all men by these Presents, that
James W. Marler and Martha Marier his wife of Clarke Co. and State of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of Twenty two hundred ($2200,) Dollars in hand paid H. B. Strawn
of Clarke Co., and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said H. B. Strawn
the following described premises, situated in the County of Clarke, and the State of Iowa, to wit;
The South one half (1/2) of the South east quarter section fourteen (14) and township Seventy-three (73) and Range Twenty-seven (27) containing Eighty (80) acres more or less.
And we hereby covenant with the said H. B. Strawn that we hold and said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all Leins and encumbrances whatsoever:
And we covenant Warrant and Defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
And the said Martha J Marler hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above describe premises.
Sighted this 12th day of February A.D. 1901
(S.) James W Marler
Martha J Marler
(Page 254, Deed Records Lands, Vol. 26; Clarke County; Iowa.)
THIS INDENTURE, Made this first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine Hundred and eight between Louis E. Edgington and Ora E. Edgington, husband and wife & Frank N. Edgington, unmarried of Payette County of Canyon State of Idaho the parties of the first part and H. Blaine Strawn of Payette County of Canyon State of Idaho the party of the second part;
WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the First part, for and in consideration of the sum of Eight Thousand ($8000.00) DOLLARS lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain,sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to his hairs and assigns forever, all the following described real estate situated in Canyon County, State of Idaho, to-wit:
The Southeast quarter (S.E.1/4) and the Southwest quarter (S.W.1/4) and the East half of the West half of the Northwest quarter (N.W.1/4), all in the Southeast quarter (S.E. 1/4) of Section three (3) Township seven (7) North, Range five (5) West of the Boise Meridain. Subject to the right of way of the ditches now on the said land, containing seventy (70) acres, according to U.S. Government Survey, together with the water rights thereto belonging consisting of seventy (70) shares of stock of the Farmers Co-operative Irrigation Company, Limited.
Together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenance belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and reminders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all estate, right, title and interest in and to the said property, as well in law as in equity, of the said parties of the first part.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, All and singular the above mentation and described premises, together with the appurtenances, unto the party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever.
And the said parties of the first part and their heirs, the said premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against the said parties of the first part, and their heirs and against all and every person and persons whomsoever, lawfully claim the same, shall and will warrant,a and by these presents defend.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF Louis C. Edgington
Ora E. Edgington
Frank N. Edgington
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Canyon On this twenty fourth day of February in the year 1909, before a Notary Public in and for said County, personally appeared Louis C. Edgington, Ora E. Edgington,
and Frank N. Edgington known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in
this certificate first above written.
Robt E. Haynes
Notary Public
THIS INDENTURE , Made this 13th day of November , 1944, between Flora M. Logston and Henry Logsdon, her husband of Fruitland, County Payette, State of Idaho, the parties of the first part, and H. Blaine Strawn and Nettie L. Strawn, his wife, of Fruitland, County of Payette, State of Idaho, the parties of the second part.
WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said parties of the second part, and to their heirs and assigns forever, all of the following described real estate, situated in the County of Payette, State of Idaho, to-wit;
A strip of land 252.0 feet in width off the South side of Block 15 of the Assessor's Official plat of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 5 West of the Boise Meridian, as the same is shown on the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder of Payette County, Idaho, and particularly described as follows;
Beginning at the Southwest corner of the NW1/4 of said Section 26, thence North252.0 feet, thence East 795.5 feet, more or less, to the Westerly side line of the right-of-way of the Payette Valley Branch of the Union Pacific Railway, thence South 28* 37' East to the south side line of the Aforesaid said NW1/4 of said Section 26, thence West 933 feet to the point of beginning; containing approximately 5.00 acres, but excepting therefrom all ditch and road right-of-way; together with five shares of stock in the Noble Ditch Company, Ltd. and five shares of stock in the Terminus Lateral.
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THIS INDENTURE, Made this 17th day of November in the year of or Lord one thousand none hundred and fifty, between Arthur Raleigh Van Buren and Thelma Van Buren, his wife, a married woman doing business of Unity, County of Baker, State of Oregon the parties of the first part, and H. B. Strawn and Nettie L. Strawn, husband and wife, of Fruitland, County of Payette, State of Idaho the parties of the second part
WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three ad 21/100 Dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said parties of the second part, and to their heirs and assigns forever, all of the following described real estate situated in the County of Payette,State of Idaho, to-wit:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Four in Block One of Brainards Addition of Fruitland Townsite, according to the official plat of said addition on file and or record in the office of the Recorder of Payette County, Idaho, running thence ?West along the North line of said Lot 4 a distance of 135 feet, more or less, to a point directly South of the center line of Kansas Avenue in said Town of Fruitland, thence 59 feet; thence East 135 feet, more or less, to the East side of said Lot 4; thence North 59 feet, to the point of beginning. Provided, however, that the West end of said tract shall be subject to right of way for road or street so that the street running North and South from the West end of said tract when extended will be of the same width as such street: Together with all water, water rights, ditches, ditch rights and any and all irrigation rights appurtenant thereto or in anywise used in connection therewith;
Together, with all and singular the tenement, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all estate, right, title and interest in and to the said property, as well in law as in equity, of the said parties of the first part.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, All and singular the above mentioned and described premises, together with the appurtenances, unto the parties of the second part, and to their heirs and assigns forever, and the said parties of the first part, and their heirs, the said premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, against the said parties if the first part, and their heirs, and against all and every person and persons whomever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same shall and will warrant and by these presents forever defend.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have and hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Arthur Raleigh Van Buren
Thelma Van Buren
WARREN TY DEED
For value Received FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS Clarance R. Strawn, Ada Lucille Shepard, Lester H. Strawn, Hazel R. Davis, Henry Keith Strawn, Mary K. Amick, Ross K. Strawn, Roger Glenn Strawn, and Carol Marie Ferrell, the grantors, do hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto Willian M. Talbott and Eppie J. Talbott, husband and wife, the grantees, the following described premises, located in Payette County, Idaho to-wit:
A strip of land 252,0 feet in width off of the South side of Block 15 of Assessor's Official Plat of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 5, West of Boise Meridian, as the same is shown on the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder of Payette County, Idaho, and particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of theNW1/4 of said Section 26, thence North 252.0 feet, thence East 795.5 feet, more or less, to the Westerly side line of the right-of-way of the Payette Valley Branch of the Union Pacific Railway, thence South 28* 37' East to the South side line of the aforesaid NW1/4 of said Section 26, thence West 933 feet to the point of beginning; containing approximately 5.00 acres, but excepting therefrom all ditch and road right-of-way; together with five shares of stock in the Noble Ditch Company, Ltd. and five shares of stock in the Terminus Lateral.
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Here is a letter I (Ginger Tschirgi Strawn) found that was written to Chet Strawn.
Marcus Everett Lindsay
806 North 19th Street
Boise, Idaho
October 15, 1953
Mr. Chester Strawn
Fruitland, Idaho
My Dear "Chet";
We were shocked to read in the paper about the sudden passing of your gather. When death comes so suddenly it is a stunning blow to the family, but it is is a fine way for a loved one to slip away. I know that your family is very closely knit and that you will all feel the passing of you father. there is an inevitable loss when a loved one passes, but when the light of eternity is over the grave we can somehow manage. I pray that God will bless and comfort you all in this your hour of sorrow.
Here is a little poem which I have found very helpful over the years and I am sure that it will help and comfort you folks.
All that we loved in him -- this shall remain,
Smoothed from each wrinkle and cleansed of each stain;
All of the earthliness now fined away,
All of the heavenly purged from the clay,
From the frail mould of his mortal set free, --
All that we loved in him ever to be.
All that we loved in him -- all this shall last,
Tho from our dull earthly sense he has passed;
Years had but added more peace to his face,
Strength and serenity, grace unto grace;
Tho from our dim earthly sight he is gone,
All that we loved in him -- this will live on.
All that we loved shall live, only the best,
He has but laid down his weapons to rest;
He has but put off his armor of strife;
Faithful to death, God has crowned him with life,
Purified, glorified, fit for the shy,
All that we loved in him, never can die.
By Annie Johnson Flint
Mrs. Lindsy joins with me in these few words of consolation.
Yours,
Marcus Lindsay
H.B. Strawn
One could not go far amiss in his search of information concerting horticultural possibilities in Idaho to seek that information from H. B. Strawn, who is one of the most progressive and successful fruit raisers of Payette County, having large and well developed orchards which receive the most scientific care and which produce splendid crops. Mr. Strawn is a native of Ohio. He was born September 28, 1877, a son of J. I. and Alice (Wallack) Strawn, who were also natives of the Buckeye State. William Strawn, the paternal grandfather of H. B. Strawn, was one of the honored pioneer residents of Ohio and passed away within three miles of his birthplace at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. In 1881 Mr. & Mrs. J. I. Strawn removed with their family to Iowa, settling in Clark county, where the father purchased a farm of two hundred and twenty acres, devoting his remaining days to its cultivation. He passed away upon the homestead there in 1905 and the mother is still living in that state.
H.B. Strawn remained a resident of Iowa until 1909, when he came to Idaho and located on his present farm of sixty acres in the Fruitland district of Payette county. The land had been cultivated for only one year. He built his residence, barns and outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock, continuing the work of improvement as it was needed and planting his orchards. His fruit crop in 1919 netted him ten thousand dollars. He is one of the few horticulturists who always has a market arranged for in advance in the east. Mr. Strawn has a regular buyer in Kansas and knows that there will always be a sale for his products. He has twenty-three acres planted to prunes and apples, making a specialty of the raising of Winesap, Jonathan and Roman Beauty apples. He also cultivates a rented orchard of eight acres. In the midst of his place is a fine home and Mr. Strawn says that his property is not for sale. In fact he believes so thoroughly in Idaho property as a good investment that he has no desire to dispose of his land, which is yielding to him a very substantial income as the reward of the care and labor which he bestows upon it.
In 1898 Mr. Strawn was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Slinker, a native of Iowa and a daughter of Levi and Maggie (Houlette) Slinker. To Mr. & Mrs. Strawn have been born eight children, as follows; Clarence R., a young man of nineteen years; A. Lucille, (17 years of age); Lester H., a youth of fourteen; Hazel R., (12 years old); Chester G. who is ten years of age; H. Keith, age seven; Mary Alice, (5 years old); and Ross, who is but a year old. The family occupies a ,prominent social position, just as Mr. Strawn stands in an enviable place in business circles.
Source - HISTORY OF IDAHO by J. H. Hawley - pub. 1920 (abstracted by J. Fitsimons) page 275 vol. III
The Fruitland Bench News by Mrs Carry Tussing, The Ontario Argus. Thur. Nov., 1937 Mr and Mrs. H.B Strawn returned Friday from Lewiston, where the attended The State Grange as delegates from the New Plymouth Grange.
Henry B. Strawn Dies in Fruitland
A longtime resident of Payette County, Henry Blaine Strawn, 76, of Fruitland, died unexpected Tuesday in his home.
Shaffer chapel arranged services to be conducted Saturday at 2;30 P.M. in the Methodist church. Rev. Enoch Ney will officiate and interment will be held at Park View in New Plymouth.
He was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, September 28, 1877. He moved from Murray, Iowa, in 1909 to the Fruitland community. He was a member of the Grange and the Methodist church.
Survivors besides his wife, Mrs. Nettie L. Strawn of Fruitland, are three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Shepard, Payette, Mrs. Hazel Davis, Fruitland, and Mrs. Mary Amick, San Diego.
Five sons, Clarence, Chester and Keith Strawn, all of Fruitland, Lester Strawn, Adrian, and Ross Strawn, Weiser, and 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Certificate of Death, State of Idaho; File 4024, Local Reg. No. 54, Reg. Dist. No. 330
Henry Blaine Strawn also known as H.B., was born September 28, 1877 on a farm near New Cumberland, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, (another source says five miles northwest of New Philadelphia, Ohio.) H.B. & Nettie farmed 80 acres for 9 years, and on the ninth year the weather was so bad in the spring and late summer they sold everything and migrated out West. As to how bad it was, in the spring of 1908 it rained so much that the corn planter stood in the fields for one month, then a late frost froze all the fruit. They had heard what it was like out west from Nettie's father, Levi Slinker, who had come out several years earlier. After the sale they bundled up the children and got on a train and headed West. They arrived at Payette, Idaho on October 3, 1908 where they were met by Levi Slinker at the depot. Henry Blaine rented a house then he went to work at the Apple dryer in Payette and worked at this place for a year. Late December of 1908 they moved on a farm of their liking about three miles south of Fruitland. The following spring all the fruit froze, and the only fruit they had was gooseberries of which Nettie canned 80 quarts. On March 6, 1929 the house on the homestead burned down. Their son Keith had chicken pox at that time, it was thought it might be small pox. Henry, with the help of his older sons put up a tent for temporary shelter on the place while the built a new house. The rest of the family stayed at Clarence's place, which was about a half mile on south of the homestead. While there the new house was built. They bought a new 1929 Dodge car and made a trip back east, which included visits to Iowa, Ohio and New York. At these places they visited relatives which they hadn't seen for many years. Mary and Ross, the two youngest children vacationed with their parents on their trip. In the fall of 1944 the parents, Henry and Nettie, decided to sell the farm to their oldest son, Clarence, and retire. This farm was later bought by Clarence's oldest son Richard Blaine. (At this writing it is still owned by Richard.) There were about 105 acres in this farm. Henry and Nettie bought a small place on the outskirts of Fruitland and lived there the remainder of their lives. After the death of her husband, Nettie made a trip to Southern California, in the fall and winter of 1957 - 1958.
Know by all Men Presents, that we, H. B. Strawn and Nettie L. Strawn, Husband and Wife of Clarke County, and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of Thirty seven hundred fifty dollars, in hand paid by Bert E. Myers of Clarke County, and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said following described premises, situated in the County of Clarke, and the State of Iowa, to wit:
The South half (1/2) of the South East quarter (1/4) of section Fourteen (14) Township Seventy three (73) North Ranger Twenty-seven West of the 5" P.M.
And we hereby covenant with the said Bert E. Myers that we hold said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear if all liens, cumbrance whatsoever;
And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever;
And the said Nettie L. Strawn hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premise.
Signed this 17th day of September A.D. 1908.
(S.) H. B. Strawn
Nettie L. Strawn
(Deed Records, Lands, No. 34, Clarke County, Iowa; page 129
H.B. purchased a farm in Iowa
Know by all men by these Presents, that
James W. Marler and Martha Marier his wife of Clarke Co. and State of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of Twenty two hundred ($2200,) Dollars in hand paid H. B. Strawn
of Clarke Co., and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said H. B. Strawn
the following described premises, situated in the County of Clarke, and the State of Iowa, to wit;
The South one half (1/2) of the South east quarter section fourteen (14) and township Seventy-three (73) and Range Twenty-seven (27) containing Eighty (80) acres more or less.
And we hereby covenant with the said H. B. Strawn that we hold and said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all Leins and encumbrances whatsoever:
And we covenant Warrant and Defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
And the said Martha J Marler hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above describe premises.
Sighted this 12th day of February A.D. 1901
(S.) James W Marler
Martha J Marler
(Page 254, Deed Records Lands, Vol. 26; Clarke County; Iowa.)
THIS INDENTURE, Made this first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine Hundred and eight between Louis E. Edgington and Ora E. Edgington, husband and wife & Frank N. Edgington, unmarried of Payette County of Canyon State of Idaho the parties of the first part and H. Blaine Strawn of Payette County of Canyon State of Idaho the party of the second part;
WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the First part, for and in consideration of the sum of Eight Thousand ($8000.00) DOLLARS lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain,sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, and to his hairs and assigns forever, all the following described real estate situated in Canyon County, State of Idaho, to-wit:
The Southeast quarter (S.E.1/4) and the Southwest quarter (S.W.1/4) and the East half of the West half of the Northwest quarter (N.W.1/4), all in the Southeast quarter (S.E. 1/4) of Section three (3) Township seven (7) North, Range five (5) West of the Boise Meridain. Subject to the right of way of the ditches now on the said land, containing seventy (70) acres, according to U.S. Government Survey, together with the water rights thereto belonging consisting of seventy (70) shares of stock of the Farmers Co-operative Irrigation Company, Limited.
Together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenance belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and reminders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all estate, right, title and interest in and to the said property, as well in law as in equity, of the said parties of the first part.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, All and singular the above mentation and described premises, together with the appurtenances, unto the party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever.
And the said parties of the first part and their heirs, the said premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against the said parties of the first part, and their heirs and against all and every person and persons whomsoever, lawfully claim the same, shall and will warrant,a and by these presents defend.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF Louis C. Edgington
Ora E. Edgington
Frank N. Edgington
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Canyon On this twenty fourth day of February in the year 1909, before a Notary Public in and for said County, personally appeared Louis C. Edgington, Ora E. Edgington,
and Frank N. Edgington known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in
this certificate first above written.
Robt E. Haynes
Notary Public
THIS INDENTURE , Made this 13th day of November , 1944, between Flora M. Logston and Henry Logsdon, her husband of Fruitland, County Payette, State of Idaho, the parties of the first part, and H. Blaine Strawn and Nettie L. Strawn, his wife, of Fruitland, County of Payette, State of Idaho, the parties of the second part.
WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said parties of the second part, and to their heirs and assigns forever, all of the following described real estate, situated in the County of Payette, State of Idaho, to-wit;
A strip of land 252.0 feet in width off the South side of Block 15 of the Assessor's Official plat of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 5 West of the Boise Meridian, as the same is shown on the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder of Payette County, Idaho, and particularly described as follows;
Beginning at the Southwest corner of the NW1/4 of said Section 26, thence North252.0 feet, thence East 795.5 feet, more or less, to the Westerly side line of the right-of-way of the Payette Valley Branch of the Union Pacific Railway, thence South 28* 37' East to the south side line of the Aforesaid said NW1/4 of said Section 26, thence West 933 feet to the point of beginning; containing approximately 5.00 acres, but excepting therefrom all ditch and road right-of-way; together with five shares of stock in the Noble Ditch Company, Ltd. and five shares of stock in the Terminus Lateral.
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THIS INDENTURE, Made this 17th day of November in the year of or Lord one thousand none hundred and fifty, between Arthur Raleigh Van Buren and Thelma Van Buren, his wife, a married woman doing business of Unity, County of Baker, State of Oregon the parties of the first part, and H. B. Strawn and Nettie L. Strawn, husband and wife, of Fruitland, County of Payette, State of Idaho the parties of the second part
WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-three ad 21/100 Dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to them in hand paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said parties of the second part, and to their heirs and assigns forever, all of the following described real estate situated in the County of Payette,State of Idaho, to-wit:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot Four in Block One of Brainards Addition of Fruitland Townsite, according to the official plat of said addition on file and or record in the office of the Recorder of Payette County, Idaho, running thence ?West along the North line of said Lot 4 a distance of 135 feet, more or less, to a point directly South of the center line of Kansas Avenue in said Town of Fruitland, thence 59 feet; thence East 135 feet, more or less, to the East side of said Lot 4; thence North 59 feet, to the point of beginning. Provided, however, that the West end of said tract shall be subject to right of way for road or street so that the street running North and South from the West end of said tract when extended will be of the same width as such street: Together with all water, water rights, ditches, ditch rights and any and all irrigation rights appurtenant thereto or in anywise used in connection therewith;
Together, with all and singular the tenement, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all estate, right, title and interest in and to the said property, as well in law as in equity, of the said parties of the first part.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, All and singular the above mentioned and described premises, together with the appurtenances, unto the parties of the second part, and to their heirs and assigns forever, and the said parties of the first part, and their heirs, the said premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, against the said parties if the first part, and their heirs, and against all and every person and persons whomever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same shall and will warrant and by these presents forever defend.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have and hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Arthur Raleigh Van Buren
Thelma Van Buren
WARREN TY DEED
For value Received FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS Clarance R. Strawn, Ada Lucille Shepard, Lester H. Strawn, Hazel R. Davis, Henry Keith Strawn, Mary K. Amick, Ross K. Strawn, Roger Glenn Strawn, and Carol Marie Ferrell, the grantors, do hereby grant, bargain, sell and convey unto Willian M. Talbott and Eppie J. Talbott, husband and wife, the grantees, the following described premises, located in Payette County, Idaho to-wit:
A strip of land 252,0 feet in width off of the South side of Block 15 of Assessor's Official Plat of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 5, West of Boise Meridian, as the same is shown on the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder of Payette County, Idaho, and particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of theNW1/4 of said Section 26, thence North 252.0 feet, thence East 795.5 feet, more or less, to the Westerly side line of the right-of-way of the Payette Valley Branch of the Union Pacific Railway, thence South 28* 37' East to the South side line of the aforesaid NW1/4 of said Section 26, thence West 933 feet to the point of beginning; containing approximately 5.00 acres, but excepting therefrom all ditch and road right-of-way; together with five shares of stock in the Noble Ditch Company, Ltd. and five shares of stock in the Terminus Lateral.
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Here is a letter I (Ginger Tschirgi Strawn) found that was written to Chet Strawn.
Marcus Everett Lindsay
806 North 19th Street
Boise, Idaho
October 15, 1953
Mr. Chester Strawn
Fruitland, Idaho
My Dear "Chet";
We were shocked to read in the paper about the sudden passing of your gather. When death comes so suddenly it is a stunning blow to the family, but it is is a fine way for a loved one to slip away. I know that your family is very closely knit and that you will all feel the passing of you father. there is an inevitable loss when a loved one passes, but when the light of eternity is over the grave we can somehow manage. I pray that God will bless and comfort you all in this your hour of sorrow.
Here is a little poem which I have found very helpful over the years and I am sure that it will help and comfort you folks.
All that we loved in him -- this shall remain,
Smoothed from each wrinkle and cleansed of each stain;
All of the earthliness now fined away,
All of the heavenly purged from the clay,
From the frail mould of his mortal set free, --
All that we loved in him ever to be.
All that we loved in him -- all this shall last,
Tho from our dull earthly sense he has passed;
Years had but added more peace to his face,
Strength and serenity, grace unto grace;
Tho from our dim earthly sight he is gone,
All that we loved in him -- this will live on.
All that we loved shall live, only the best,
He has but laid down his weapons to rest;
He has but put off his armor of strife;
Faithful to death, God has crowned him with life,
Purified, glorified, fit for the shy,
All that we loved in him, never can die.
By Annie Johnson Flint
Mrs. Lindsy joins with me in these few words of consolation.
Yours,
Marcus Lindsay
H.B. Strawn
One could not go far amiss in his search of information concerting horticultural possibilities in Idaho to seek that information from H. B. Strawn, who is one of the most progressive and successful fruit raisers of Payette County, having large and well developed orchards which receive the most scientific care and which produce splendid crops. Mr. Strawn is a native of Ohio. He was born September 28, 1877, a son of J. I. and Alice (Wallack) Strawn, who were also natives of the Buckeye State. William Strawn, the paternal grandfather of H. B. Strawn, was one of the honored pioneer residents of Ohio and passed away within three miles of his birthplace at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. In 1881 Mr. & Mrs. J. I. Strawn removed with their family to Iowa, settling in Clark county, where the father purchased a farm of two hundred and twenty acres, devoting his remaining days to its cultivation. He passed away upon the homestead there in 1905 and the mother is still living in that state.
H.B. Strawn remained a resident of Iowa until 1909, when he came to Idaho and located on his present farm of sixty acres in the Fruitland district of Payette county. The land had been cultivated for only one year. He built his residence, barns and outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock, continuing the work of improvement as it was needed and planting his orchards. His fruit crop in 1919 netted him ten thousand dollars. He is one of the few horticulturists who always has a market arranged for in advance in the east. Mr. Strawn has a regular buyer in Kansas and knows that there will always be a sale for his products. He has twenty-three acres planted to prunes and apples, making a specialty of the raising of Winesap, Jonathan and Roman Beauty apples. He also cultivates a rented orchard of eight acres. In the midst of his place is a fine home and Mr. Strawn says that his property is not for sale. In fact he believes so thoroughly in Idaho property as a good investment that he has no desire to dispose of his land, which is yielding to him a very substantial income as the reward of the care and labor which he bestows upon it.
In 1898 Mr. Strawn was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Slinker, a native of Iowa and a daughter of Levi and Maggie (Houlette) Slinker. To Mr. & Mrs. Strawn have been born eight children, as follows; Clarence R., a young man of nineteen years; A. Lucille, (17 years of age); Lester H., a youth of fourteen; Hazel R., (12 years old); Chester G. who is ten years of age; H. Keith, age seven; Mary Alice, (5 years old); and Ross, who is but a year old. The family occupies a ,prominent social position, just as Mr. Strawn stands in an enviable place in business circles.
Source - HISTORY OF IDAHO by J. H. Hawley - pub. 1920 (abstracted by J. Fitsimons) page 275 vol. III
The Fruitland Bench News by Mrs Carry Tussing, The Ontario Argus. Thur. Nov., 1937 Mr and Mrs. H.B Strawn returned Friday from Lewiston, where the attended The State Grange as delegates from the New Plymouth Grange.
Henry B. Strawn Dies in Fruitland
A longtime resident of Payette County, Henry Blaine Strawn, 76, of Fruitland, died unexpected Tuesday in his home.
Shaffer chapel arranged services to be conducted Saturday at 2;30 P.M. in the Methodist church. Rev. Enoch Ney will officiate and interment will be held at Park View in New Plymouth.
He was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, September 28, 1877. He moved from Murray, Iowa, in 1909 to the Fruitland community. He was a member of the Grange and the Methodist church.
Survivors besides his wife, Mrs. Nettie L. Strawn of Fruitland, are three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Shepard, Payette, Mrs. Hazel Davis, Fruitland, and Mrs. Mary Amick, San Diego.
Five sons, Clarence, Chester and Keith Strawn, all of Fruitland, Lester Strawn, Adrian, and Ross Strawn, Weiser, and 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Certificate of Death, State of Idaho; File 4024, Local Reg. No. 54, Reg. Dist. No. 330
