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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 5, 1918, page 1

MONDAY A DAY OF SORROW AMONG PIONEERS

Monday, the 1st, was a day of sorrow and tragedy, amongst the pioneers of the White Salmon Valley. Mrs. Thomas N. Talbert, after a lingering illness died at her home in White Salmon, at the age of 54 years, and 6 months. She came to this County with her parents in 1877 and has been continuously a resident for past 41 years. She will was born in the Waupaca, Wisconsin. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, 2 sons, 1daughter, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 3 grandchildren and her father, Dr. C. Billington, of White Salmon and her mother. While the death of Mrs. Talbert was not unexpected, such news always comes as a shock to the community and our fullest sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband, children, parents and sisters. She was a type worthy of a eulogy. She joined the Presbyterian Church in 1885 and has lived a consecrated life. She was married to Mr. Talbert January 1st, 1883; to this union five children were born. Services were held at the Methodist Church in White Salmon Wednesday at 2 P.M.

The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., July 10, 1918, page 3
"White Salmon"
(From The Enterprise)

Monday, July 1, was a day of sorrow amongst the pioneers the White Salmon Valley. Mrs. Thomas N. Tolbert, after a lingering illness, died at her home in White Salmon at the age of 54 years and six months. She came to this country with her parents in 1877 and has been continuously a resident for the past 41 years.