Montesano (WA) Vidette Thursday July 20, 1939 Page 01 and 05
Jas. Arland, '63 Pioneer, Died at Home
Resident Here for 76 Years; Was Outstanding Dairyman
Death severed Montesano's longest bond with its pioneer past early Wednesday morning when James Albert Arland died at the family home, west of the city, at the age of 81 years. Most of the history of the Grays Harbor country was uncompressed by Mr. Arland's life. He came here, a boy, with his parents in 1863, he was one of the earliest outstanding dairymen of this region, and at one time his farm comprised most of what is now the western part of Montesano.
He saw pioneer communities, struggling in the midst of dense forests, grew to modern cities; he knew this country before Aberdeen and Hoquiam came into existence. Old timers here expressed the belief that James Arland had lived in this county longer than any other living pioneer, with the exception of Frank Peterson.
Services on Friday
This Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the community and his many friends will pay tribute to his memory in the Montesano Methodist church. Rev. Earl E. Reisner will officiate, and, afterwards, Mr. Arland will be buried in the family plot in the Wynooche cemetery. Active pall bearers will be W. H. Abel, Lloyd Pickering, Andrew Winberg, Albert Schafer, A. P. Wilson and Albert Shafer, A. P. Wilson and C. F. Brittain. Honorary pall bearers will include George Ninemire, W. F. Darby, C. R. D. Hall, Jacob Goehnour, J. E. Calder and Ben Kesterson. Mr. And Mrs. Perry Parker will play and a male quartet will sing.
Mr. Arland's body will lie in state at the Whiteside Undertaking Parlors here until time for the funeral.
Mr. Arland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arland, were both born in ENGLAND, but came to this country early in life, settling in Middleton, Wis., where James was born on April 24, 1858. Soon afterwards, his parents decided to come to the Pacific coast, and, with their children began the arduous journey. In 1868, they left Middleton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hill and their family. They went through the Great Lakes to New York and thence by boat to the isthmus of PANAMA, where they again embarked for Vallejo, Cal. After remaining a short time at Napa, they set said for Astoria.
Arduous Journey
"The journey from New York to San Francisco had taken nearly six weeks," according to "The Story of Montesano," written in 1933 by Mrs. James Arland, "and the one from San Francisco to Astoria another six weeks. Crossing Bakers 's bay to the Washington side, a terrible storm was blowing, and people who were watching thought several times the boat would be wrecked."
In contrast with travel today, by luxurious train or fast plane, was the journey from New York. Mrs. Arland's history relates two incidents:
"On board the ship coming from New York were several hundred sheep and a terrible storm arose, and to lighten the cargo, all sheep had to be thrown overboard. The crying of the sheep as they were tossed into the sea made lasting impression on the minds of the children who heard their cries.
"Another day coming from the Isthmus to Vallejo, a drunken sailor fell from an upper deck onto Charles Hill, a three year old child, injuring him badly and frightening the other passengers."
Arrive Here
Finally, they arrived at Scammons, now South Montesano, where they were made welcome by Mr. And Mrs. Isaiah Scammons, who had settled there in the early '50s. Richard Arland purchased a homestead from Richard Pilkington, where Montesano is today, and there was their home for 55 years. The Arland home became a center of the pioneer community, for Richard Arland played the violin for many social affairs and was skilled in medical arts, although not a physician.
James Arland attended school here, working also on his father's farm, One of his school mates, Sarah Metcalf, whose mother was the first white women in this county, became his wife on March 25, 1881. To them were born five children, of whom Mrs. Fred Smith, Cosmopolis, Frank, Tacoma; and Rufus, Montesano, survives, Richard
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and Albert, two other sons, were both killed in automobile accidents. Mrs. Arland died October 15, 1920.
James Arland started the Arland dairy in the 80's and developed it until it was regarded as one of the finest dairy farms in the state. As the town grew, he sold his farm, piece by piece, as town lots, it comprising most of western Montesano. In 1905, he bought the present Arland farm from Ed Campbell, father of Superior Judge William E. Campbell, and there built the fine home which for many years has been regarded as one of the finest in the county. Mr. Arland retired from active direction of his farm about 1920, when he turned it over to his son, Rufus.
On July 6, 1922, he married Mrs. Flora E. Wartman, who has taken a deep interest in the history of this region. Her "Story of Montesano" is the most complete printed record of the history of this region, much of it obtained from the original pioneers. Mrs. Arland survives him.
Mr. Arland's activities centered largely about his business and his home. He was widely read and his home was long a center of hospitality.
In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Arland is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etta Parcells, Los Angeles; three grandsons, three granddaughter and one great grandson.
Thanks to Piper (#46632224)for the obituary.
Jas. Arland, '63 Pioneer, Died at Home
Resident Here for 76 Years; Was Outstanding Dairyman
Death severed Montesano's longest bond with its pioneer past early Wednesday morning when James Albert Arland died at the family home, west of the city, at the age of 81 years. Most of the history of the Grays Harbor country was uncompressed by Mr. Arland's life. He came here, a boy, with his parents in 1863, he was one of the earliest outstanding dairymen of this region, and at one time his farm comprised most of what is now the western part of Montesano.
He saw pioneer communities, struggling in the midst of dense forests, grew to modern cities; he knew this country before Aberdeen and Hoquiam came into existence. Old timers here expressed the belief that James Arland had lived in this county longer than any other living pioneer, with the exception of Frank Peterson.
Services on Friday
This Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the community and his many friends will pay tribute to his memory in the Montesano Methodist church. Rev. Earl E. Reisner will officiate, and, afterwards, Mr. Arland will be buried in the family plot in the Wynooche cemetery. Active pall bearers will be W. H. Abel, Lloyd Pickering, Andrew Winberg, Albert Schafer, A. P. Wilson and Albert Shafer, A. P. Wilson and C. F. Brittain. Honorary pall bearers will include George Ninemire, W. F. Darby, C. R. D. Hall, Jacob Goehnour, J. E. Calder and Ben Kesterson. Mr. And Mrs. Perry Parker will play and a male quartet will sing.
Mr. Arland's body will lie in state at the Whiteside Undertaking Parlors here until time for the funeral.
Mr. Arland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arland, were both born in ENGLAND, but came to this country early in life, settling in Middleton, Wis., where James was born on April 24, 1858. Soon afterwards, his parents decided to come to the Pacific coast, and, with their children began the arduous journey. In 1868, they left Middleton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hill and their family. They went through the Great Lakes to New York and thence by boat to the isthmus of PANAMA, where they again embarked for Vallejo, Cal. After remaining a short time at Napa, they set said for Astoria.
Arduous Journey
"The journey from New York to San Francisco had taken nearly six weeks," according to "The Story of Montesano," written in 1933 by Mrs. James Arland, "and the one from San Francisco to Astoria another six weeks. Crossing Bakers 's bay to the Washington side, a terrible storm was blowing, and people who were watching thought several times the boat would be wrecked."
In contrast with travel today, by luxurious train or fast plane, was the journey from New York. Mrs. Arland's history relates two incidents:
"On board the ship coming from New York were several hundred sheep and a terrible storm arose, and to lighten the cargo, all sheep had to be thrown overboard. The crying of the sheep as they were tossed into the sea made lasting impression on the minds of the children who heard their cries.
"Another day coming from the Isthmus to Vallejo, a drunken sailor fell from an upper deck onto Charles Hill, a three year old child, injuring him badly and frightening the other passengers."
Arrive Here
Finally, they arrived at Scammons, now South Montesano, where they were made welcome by Mr. And Mrs. Isaiah Scammons, who had settled there in the early '50s. Richard Arland purchased a homestead from Richard Pilkington, where Montesano is today, and there was their home for 55 years. The Arland home became a center of the pioneer community, for Richard Arland played the violin for many social affairs and was skilled in medical arts, although not a physician.
James Arland attended school here, working also on his father's farm, One of his school mates, Sarah Metcalf, whose mother was the first white women in this county, became his wife on March 25, 1881. To them were born five children, of whom Mrs. Fred Smith, Cosmopolis, Frank, Tacoma; and Rufus, Montesano, survives, Richard
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and Albert, two other sons, were both killed in automobile accidents. Mrs. Arland died October 15, 1920.
James Arland started the Arland dairy in the 80's and developed it until it was regarded as one of the finest dairy farms in the state. As the town grew, he sold his farm, piece by piece, as town lots, it comprising most of western Montesano. In 1905, he bought the present Arland farm from Ed Campbell, father of Superior Judge William E. Campbell, and there built the fine home which for many years has been regarded as one of the finest in the county. Mr. Arland retired from active direction of his farm about 1920, when he turned it over to his son, Rufus.
On July 6, 1922, he married Mrs. Flora E. Wartman, who has taken a deep interest in the history of this region. Her "Story of Montesano" is the most complete printed record of the history of this region, much of it obtained from the original pioneers. Mrs. Arland survives him.
Mr. Arland's activities centered largely about his business and his home. He was widely read and his home was long a center of hospitality.
In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Arland is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etta Parcells, Los Angeles; three grandsons, three granddaughter and one great grandson.
Thanks to Piper (#46632224)for the obituary.
Montesano (WA) Vidette Thursday July 20, 1939 Page 01 and 05
Jas. Arland, '63 Pioneer, Died at Home
Resident Here for 76 Years; Was Outstanding Dairyman
Death severed Montesano's longest bond with its pioneer past early Wednesday morning when James Albert Arland died at the family home, west of the city, at the age of 81 years. Most of the history of the Grays Harbor country was uncompressed by Mr. Arland's life. He came here, a boy, with his parents in 1863, he was one of the earliest outstanding dairymen of this region, and at one time his farm comprised most of what is now the western part of Montesano.
He saw pioneer communities, struggling in the midst of dense forests, grew to modern cities; he knew this country before Aberdeen and Hoquiam came into existence. Old timers here expressed the belief that James Arland had lived in this county longer than any other living pioneer, with the exception of Frank Peterson.
Services on Friday
This Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the community and his many friends will pay tribute to his memory in the Montesano Methodist church. Rev. Earl E. Reisner will officiate, and, afterwards, Mr. Arland will be buried in the family plot in the Wynooche cemetery. Active pall bearers will be W. H. Abel, Lloyd Pickering, Andrew Winberg, Albert Schafer, A. P. Wilson and Albert Shafer, A. P. Wilson and C. F. Brittain. Honorary pall bearers will include George Ninemire, W. F. Darby, C. R. D. Hall, Jacob Goehnour, J. E. Calder and Ben Kesterson. Mr. And Mrs. Perry Parker will play and a male quartet will sing.
Mr. Arland's body will lie in state at the Whiteside Undertaking Parlors here until time for the funeral.
Mr. Arland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arland, were both born in ENGLAND, but came to this country early in life, settling in Middleton, Wis., where James was born on April 24, 1858. Soon afterwards, his parents decided to come to the Pacific coast, and, with their children began the arduous journey. In 1868, they left Middleton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hill and their family. They went through the Great Lakes to New York and thence by boat to the isthmus of PANAMA, where they again embarked for Vallejo, Cal. After remaining a short time at Napa, they set said for Astoria.
Arduous Journey
"The journey from New York to San Francisco had taken nearly six weeks," according to "The Story of Montesano," written in 1933 by Mrs. James Arland, "and the one from San Francisco to Astoria another six weeks. Crossing Bakers 's bay to the Washington side, a terrible storm was blowing, and people who were watching thought several times the boat would be wrecked."
In contrast with travel today, by luxurious train or fast plane, was the journey from New York. Mrs. Arland's history relates two incidents:
"On board the ship coming from New York were several hundred sheep and a terrible storm arose, and to lighten the cargo, all sheep had to be thrown overboard. The crying of the sheep as they were tossed into the sea made lasting impression on the minds of the children who heard their cries.
"Another day coming from the Isthmus to Vallejo, a drunken sailor fell from an upper deck onto Charles Hill, a three year old child, injuring him badly and frightening the other passengers."
Arrive Here
Finally, they arrived at Scammons, now South Montesano, where they were made welcome by Mr. And Mrs. Isaiah Scammons, who had settled there in the early '50s. Richard Arland purchased a homestead from Richard Pilkington, where Montesano is today, and there was their home for 55 years. The Arland home became a center of the pioneer community, for Richard Arland played the violin for many social affairs and was skilled in medical arts, although not a physician.
James Arland attended school here, working also on his father's farm, One of his school mates, Sarah Metcalf, whose mother was the first white women in this county, became his wife on March 25, 1881. To them were born five children, of whom Mrs. Fred Smith, Cosmopolis, Frank, Tacoma; and Rufus, Montesano, survives, Richard
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and Albert, two other sons, were both killed in automobile accidents. Mrs. Arland died October 15, 1920.
James Arland started the Arland dairy in the 80's and developed it until it was regarded as one of the finest dairy farms in the state. As the town grew, he sold his farm, piece by piece, as town lots, it comprising most of western Montesano. In 1905, he bought the present Arland farm from Ed Campbell, father of Superior Judge William E. Campbell, and there built the fine home which for many years has been regarded as one of the finest in the county. Mr. Arland retired from active direction of his farm about 1920, when he turned it over to his son, Rufus.
On July 6, 1922, he married Mrs. Flora E. Wartman, who has taken a deep interest in the history of this region. Her "Story of Montesano" is the most complete printed record of the history of this region, much of it obtained from the original pioneers. Mrs. Arland survives him.
Mr. Arland's activities centered largely about his business and his home. He was widely read and his home was long a center of hospitality.
In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Arland is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etta Parcells, Los Angeles; three grandsons, three granddaughter and one great grandson.
Thanks to Piper (#46632224)for the obituary.
Jas. Arland, '63 Pioneer, Died at Home
Resident Here for 76 Years; Was Outstanding Dairyman
Death severed Montesano's longest bond with its pioneer past early Wednesday morning when James Albert Arland died at the family home, west of the city, at the age of 81 years. Most of the history of the Grays Harbor country was uncompressed by Mr. Arland's life. He came here, a boy, with his parents in 1863, he was one of the earliest outstanding dairymen of this region, and at one time his farm comprised most of what is now the western part of Montesano.
He saw pioneer communities, struggling in the midst of dense forests, grew to modern cities; he knew this country before Aberdeen and Hoquiam came into existence. Old timers here expressed the belief that James Arland had lived in this county longer than any other living pioneer, with the exception of Frank Peterson.
Services on Friday
This Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the community and his many friends will pay tribute to his memory in the Montesano Methodist church. Rev. Earl E. Reisner will officiate, and, afterwards, Mr. Arland will be buried in the family plot in the Wynooche cemetery. Active pall bearers will be W. H. Abel, Lloyd Pickering, Andrew Winberg, Albert Schafer, A. P. Wilson and Albert Shafer, A. P. Wilson and C. F. Brittain. Honorary pall bearers will include George Ninemire, W. F. Darby, C. R. D. Hall, Jacob Goehnour, J. E. Calder and Ben Kesterson. Mr. And Mrs. Perry Parker will play and a male quartet will sing.
Mr. Arland's body will lie in state at the Whiteside Undertaking Parlors here until time for the funeral.
Mr. Arland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Arland, were both born in ENGLAND, but came to this country early in life, settling in Middleton, Wis., where James was born on April 24, 1858. Soon afterwards, his parents decided to come to the Pacific coast, and, with their children began the arduous journey. In 1868, they left Middleton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hill and their family. They went through the Great Lakes to New York and thence by boat to the isthmus of PANAMA, where they again embarked for Vallejo, Cal. After remaining a short time at Napa, they set said for Astoria.
Arduous Journey
"The journey from New York to San Francisco had taken nearly six weeks," according to "The Story of Montesano," written in 1933 by Mrs. James Arland, "and the one from San Francisco to Astoria another six weeks. Crossing Bakers 's bay to the Washington side, a terrible storm was blowing, and people who were watching thought several times the boat would be wrecked."
In contrast with travel today, by luxurious train or fast plane, was the journey from New York. Mrs. Arland's history relates two incidents:
"On board the ship coming from New York were several hundred sheep and a terrible storm arose, and to lighten the cargo, all sheep had to be thrown overboard. The crying of the sheep as they were tossed into the sea made lasting impression on the minds of the children who heard their cries.
"Another day coming from the Isthmus to Vallejo, a drunken sailor fell from an upper deck onto Charles Hill, a three year old child, injuring him badly and frightening the other passengers."
Arrive Here
Finally, they arrived at Scammons, now South Montesano, where they were made welcome by Mr. And Mrs. Isaiah Scammons, who had settled there in the early '50s. Richard Arland purchased a homestead from Richard Pilkington, where Montesano is today, and there was their home for 55 years. The Arland home became a center of the pioneer community, for Richard Arland played the violin for many social affairs and was skilled in medical arts, although not a physician.
James Arland attended school here, working also on his father's farm, One of his school mates, Sarah Metcalf, whose mother was the first white women in this county, became his wife on March 25, 1881. To them were born five children, of whom Mrs. Fred Smith, Cosmopolis, Frank, Tacoma; and Rufus, Montesano, survives, Richard
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and Albert, two other sons, were both killed in automobile accidents. Mrs. Arland died October 15, 1920.
James Arland started the Arland dairy in the 80's and developed it until it was regarded as one of the finest dairy farms in the state. As the town grew, he sold his farm, piece by piece, as town lots, it comprising most of western Montesano. In 1905, he bought the present Arland farm from Ed Campbell, father of Superior Judge William E. Campbell, and there built the fine home which for many years has been regarded as one of the finest in the county. Mr. Arland retired from active direction of his farm about 1920, when he turned it over to his son, Rufus.
On July 6, 1922, he married Mrs. Flora E. Wartman, who has taken a deep interest in the history of this region. Her "Story of Montesano" is the most complete printed record of the history of this region, much of it obtained from the original pioneers. Mrs. Arland survives him.
Mr. Arland's activities centered largely about his business and his home. He was widely read and his home was long a center of hospitality.
In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Arland is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etta Parcells, Los Angeles; three grandsons, three granddaughter and one great grandson.
Thanks to Piper (#46632224)for the obituary.
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