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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., June 22, 1928, page ___

PIONEER SUGGRAGIST DIES AT WHITE SALMON

Funeral services were held at the Jewett farm at White Salmon, Thursday at 2:30 P.M. for Mrs. Jennie Jewett, wife of A.H. Jewett, who died at the family home Tuesday. Rev. W. G. Eliott, pastor of the Church of Our Father (Unitarian) Portland, officiated.
Mrs. Jewett, 79, and native of Viroqua, Wis., settled at White Salmon in 1874. She was known throughout the Pacific northwest for her interest in the cause of woman suffrage and public affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett on March 13 of this year celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
A daughter, Mrs. James R. Thompson of Portland survives Mrs. Jewett.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 28, 1928, page 8
"Local Happenings"

Mrs. A.H. Jewett, 79 year old pioneer of White Salmon, died at that place last week, funeral services being held last Thursday.

The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 21, 1928, page 2

MRS. JENNIE JEWETT

White Salmon was her home, but she was probably as well known here as any pioneer mid-Columbia woman. Mrs. Jewett wielded a great influence for good throughout the communities where she was known. She was ever active in righteous causes. Mrs. Jewett was known for her great charitable heart. She has helped many families in time of illness or need. News of her passing brought real grief to many homes.

The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 21, 1928, page 11

PROMINENT PIONEER WOMAN ANSWERS CALL

Funeral services will be held at the family home, Jewett Farm, at White Salmon, Wash., today at 2:30 p.m. for Mrs. Jennie Jewett, wife of A.J. Jewett, who died at the family home Tuesday. Rev. W.G. Eliot, pastor of the Church of Our Father, Unitarian, Portland, will officiate.
Mrs. Jewett, 79 and native of Viroqua, Wis., settled at White Salmon in 1874. She was known throughout the Pacific northwest for her interest in the cause of woman suffrage and public affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett on March 13 of this year celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. A daughter, Mrs. James R. Thompson of Portland, survives Mrs. Jewett.
S.E. Bartmess will direct the funeral.
Mrs. Jewett is survived by a sister, Mrs. H.L. Sommers, who resides at Parkdale.