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Mrs. E. E. Slater died at her home at No. 807 Penn avenue at 7 o'clock this morning. The first indications of a serious nature were noticeable yesterday evening and a weakened condition of the heart is the supposed cause of death. About a year ago Mrs. Slater sustained a severe injury in a fall, and although having measurably recovered from this trouble it is believed that the injury had some effect in shortening the period of vitality.

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Slater was among the well-known pioneer residents of the Northwest. She was born in East Tennessee October 17, 1835. Her parents were Robert D. and Agnes Gray. Her husband, Jas. H. Slater, who died about twenty years ago, was also a well known figure in the early history of the state, having been a representative in the lower branch of congress and in the United States senate.

They came to Oregon in 1853, settling in the Willamette valley. In 1863 they removed to Walla Walla and in 1864 they went to Auburn in Baker county, their team being the first to cross the newly constructed Daily road. On January 5, 1866, they came to La Grande and this has been the family home ever since. In all the trying experiences of pioneer life and in the rearing of a large and honored family Mrs. Slater holds a place that reflects the highest ideal of life and character.

The surviving members of the family are Olive, and John Slater with whom she has made her home in the late years; James D., an attorney of La Grande; Woodson T., an attorney of Salem and former member of the supreme court; Frank S., cashier of the National Bank of Canyon City; Mrs. Nellie G. Neill and Mrs. A. B. Cherry, of La Grande, and Mrs. Bertha Smith of Portland. There are also two brothers, George Gray of Lower Cove, and Joseph Gray of Philomath, Oregon.

It is not definitely known as to the time of the funeral but unless changes are made it will be held from St. Peter's church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Olive Agnes Slater, for whom funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Snodgrass Funeral home, daughter of the late James H. and Edna Elizabeth Slater was born at Corvallis March 29, 1860. She with her parents went to Auburn, Ore., in 1864, coming to La Grande two years later.

Miss Slater attended the public schools of Union county and later graduated from St. Paul's Episcopal school in Walla Walla, Wash., majoring in art and music. She taught for a number of years in public schools then in Ascension school, Cove, and Anne Wright seminary, Tacoma, Wash., both church schools.

In 1899 Miss Slater, after the passing of her father, gave up her teaching and music career to care for the home and her mother.

After the passing of her mother in 1916 she went to Portland and became a companion to Mrs. Frank Dick, mother of Paul S. Dick of Portland until her health failed and she had to discontinue. Before coming here to make her home with Mrs. A. B. Cherry, her sister, she had been with her youngest sister, the late Bertha Slater Smith.

During her earlier years she was interested in church and Sunday school work. Although in later years handicapped by ill health she took a keen interest in political and economic affairs, musical advancement and activities, also, the educational welfare and moral uplift of youth.

Miss Slater was one of the few remaining pioneers and a sister of the late J. D. Slater. Other survivors besides Mrs. Cherry are two brothers, Francis S., Santa Rosa, Calif., and John L., Portland.

Richard Slater, who has been hovering between life and death at Hot Lake for the past two weeks, died Monday afternoon last, and the funeral took place from the undertaking parlors Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. He was 49 years of age.

Richard Slater was born March 10, 1870, in Ireland, and died at Hot Lake, Oregon, June 2, 1919, age 49 years, 2 months and 22 days. He came to Illinois when 5 years of age, and lived there one year, and then came to Kansas where he resided for 12 years, and from there to Union, Ore., where he has resided since. He was wedded to Maud Clark in 1897. To this union one child was born and survives, Mrs. Nellie Mathis, of Baker, Ore., besides four brothers Alex and Ned of Union, Will of La Grande, and John, in Ireland.

Richard Slater and his brother Alex came to Union 29 years ago, and were followed later by the rest of the family. Dick as he was familiarly called, was always industrious, a jolly, witty fellow and had many friends who will mourn his loss, and much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.