Whitman County WA Archives Obituaries.....Drew, John November 14, 1904
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Morning Oregonian November 15,1904
Garfield Farmer Killed
John Drew, A Wealthy Man,Meets A Fatal Accident
Garfield,Wash.,Nov.14,-(Special)-Word has just been received here that John 
Drew,one of Garfield's wealthy farmers, was instantly killed at his ranch,five 
miles east of Garfield,this evening. Details are meager, but it is learned 
that Mr.Drew had been gathering and hauling fruit from his orchard and that 
his team ran away.
it is supposed Mr.Drew fell from the wagon and that it passed over him.When 
found he was dead, with his head horribly crushed.Mr.Drew was about 45 years 
of age and owned a large estate. He had farmed here for many years,and at all 
times was succesful. He always had plenty of cash by him and did a large 
business lending money on real estate. he was highly respected and had a large 
acquaintance and a host of friends in Whitman Co,Wash., and Latah 
County,Idaho. His fine ranch is on the line between the two counties. Mr.Drew 
left a wfie and an adopted daughter. the news of his sudden death has cast a 
gloom over Garfield.

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