The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 19, 1917, page 2
"Trout Lake Valley Items"

     Mrs. and Mrs. G.H. Depue of Husum, and F.A. Depue of White Salmon, were called here last week by the death of their father, R.D. Depue.
     Mr. R.D. Depue passed away Thursday morning, January 10th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.L. Knight. Burial was at the Trout Lake Cemetery on Friday.
     Mr. Depue was born in Pennsylvania in 1848. He served in the Rebellion in Company F. 17th Regiment of Illinois Cavalry. As the funeral procession passed the school the school house teachers and school children came outside, saluted, and sang "Tenting Tonight" which mark of respect was much appreciated by relatives and friends.
     Mr. Depue leaves four children to mourn his loss; Mrs. A.L. Knight and Mrs. E.C. Cole of Trout Lake. G.H. Depue of Husum and F.A. Depue of White Salmon. Portland papers please copy.

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