Payette County ID Archives Obituaries.....Wood, Edgar Allen 1921
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Payette Enterprise 9-22-1921
Payette Enterprise
Payette, Idaho
Thursday, September 22,1921
 
A.E. WOOD KILLED WHEN TRAIN HITS AUTO
 
The news that spread quickly of the sudden death of Mr. A. E. Wood, one of 
Payette's most highly respected citizens, was a severe shock, mingled with a 
keen feeling of the deepest sorrow, and to those who had seen him but a few 
moments before the sad news seemed increditable. 
 
On last Tuesday afternoon, at about three o'clock, Mr. Wood left Payette in 
his car for Weiser on some business matters, and when arriving at the railroad 
crossing on the State Highway about five miles north of town, was struck by 
West bound train No. 23, totally demolishing the car and killing him 
instantly.  His body was taken on to Weiser in charge of the Conductor, and 
returned to Payette on No. 24, and taken to Wood & Spaulding's Undertaking 
Parlor where it is being held, pending the funeral, which will be held Friday 
afternoon at the Christian Church at 2 o'clock, during which time all business 
houses will be closed by a resolution passed by the Chamber of Commerce.
 
With the loss of Mr. Wood, the people of Payette and vicinity have lost a true 
friend.  His early career at a community builder, a man of courage and 
integrity, will never be equaled.  When he came to Payette in the spring of 
1889 and entered upon a campaign of advetising and the sale of real estate, it 
can be truthfully said that he spent more hard earned money in advertising and 
personal energy in building up the Payette Valley than the entire community.  
The writer, being personally engaged with Mr. Wood in his efforts in this work 
for many years, can speak from experience.  He was honest, upright and 
truthful in all his dealings which won for him a reputation that will stand as 
a monument never to be forgotten.  He has for many years been a member and 
strong supporter of the Christian Church, living close to the teachings of his 
Master.
 
In later years Mr. Wood has spent considerable of his time in the marketing of 
fruit with marked success, and at the time of his death, had a volume of 
unfinished business in that line that undoubtedly would have been highly 
beneficial, both to himself and his clients.
 
The sympathy of the entire community will be extended to the grief stricken 
wife and children.
 
Allen Edgar Wood was born at Smithfield, Pa., December 18, 1852.  He was 
married to Elizabeth Gerould, December 18, 1873.  Four children were born to 
bless their home, three of whom are now living:  Mrs. Jennie Soule of Seattle, 
Washington, Clinton D. Wood of Pocatello, and Mrs. J. A. Harader of Boseman, 
Mont.  The second daughter, Mrs. Clara Fripp, passed away about 12 years ago.  
They lived at Smithfield until March 26th, 1880 when they moved to Casselton, 
N.D., and from Casselton to Payette, March 9th, 1898.
 
Mrs. Soule, Clinton and wife, and Mr. Harader will be present at the funeral.  
Mrs. Harader being unable to come.

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