SHOT AND KILLED
Harry Cupper, the oldest son of H. A. Cupper of Monument, was accidently shot and killed Wednesday afternoon about one hour before sunset by his brother, Fred Cupper.
The facts concerning the affair as near as the Eagle can learn, are as follows: Wednesday afternoon the two brothers, each in possession of a gun, started out to kill a cougar that had been committing depredations in the vicinity.
The two boys separated in order that they would make sure of securing the animal in case it was out of its lair on that afternoon, and wandering about through the undergrowth, neither having any knowledge of the other's whereabouts.
Fred, the younger of the two brothers, imagined he saw a wildcat or cougar wandering slowly on its accustomed trail through the brush or thicket. With direct aim, he fired, but instead of capturing the much sought sheep camp offender, his brother, Harry, fell victim, dying almost instantly. The particulars further than stated above, could not be ascertained for t his issue.
The family is well known in this portion of the county. Their many friends tender their sympathy during the present dark hours of sadness and afflictions.
The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, The Dalles, Oregon
June 10, 1893, pg. 4 ~ Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
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Son of Henry and Cordelia Cupper; died at the age of 18 after being accidentally shot in a hunting accident at the Cupper Family home place near Monument by his twin brother Frederick "Fred" William Cupper
Harry Cupper, the oldest son of H. A. Cupper of Monument, was accidently shot and killed Wednesday afternoon about one hour before sunset by his brother, Fred Cupper.
The facts concerning the affair as near as the Eagle can learn, are as follows: Wednesday afternoon the two brothers, each in possession of a gun, started out to kill a cougar that had been committing depredations in the vicinity.
The two boys separated in order that they would make sure of securing the animal in case it was out of its lair on that afternoon, and wandering about through the undergrowth, neither having any knowledge of the other's whereabouts.
Fred, the younger of the two brothers, imagined he saw a wildcat or cougar wandering slowly on its accustomed trail through the brush or thicket. With direct aim, he fired, but instead of capturing the much sought sheep camp offender, his brother, Harry, fell victim, dying almost instantly. The particulars further than stated above, could not be ascertained for t his issue.
The family is well known in this portion of the county. Their many friends tender their sympathy during the present dark hours of sadness and afflictions.
The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, The Dalles, Oregon
June 10, 1893, pg. 4 ~ Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
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Son of Henry and Cordelia Cupper; died at the age of 18 after being accidentally shot in a hunting accident at the Cupper Family home place near Monument by his twin brother Frederick "Fred" William Cupper
SHOT AND KILLED
Harry Cupper, the oldest son of H. A. Cupper of Monument, was accidently shot and killed Wednesday afternoon about one hour before sunset by his brother, Fred Cupper.
The facts concerning the affair as near as the Eagle can learn, are as follows: Wednesday afternoon the two brothers, each in possession of a gun, started out to kill a cougar that had been committing depredations in the vicinity.
The two boys separated in order that they would make sure of securing the animal in case it was out of its lair on that afternoon, and wandering about through the undergrowth, neither having any knowledge of the other's whereabouts.
Fred, the younger of the two brothers, imagined he saw a wildcat or cougar wandering slowly on its accustomed trail through the brush or thicket. With direct aim, he fired, but instead of capturing the much sought sheep camp offender, his brother, Harry, fell victim, dying almost instantly. The particulars further than stated above, could not be ascertained for t his issue.
The family is well known in this portion of the county. Their many friends tender their sympathy during the present dark hours of sadness and afflictions.
The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, The Dalles, Oregon
June 10, 1893, pg. 4 ~ Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
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Son of Henry and Cordelia Cupper; died at the age of 18 after being accidentally shot in a hunting accident at the Cupper Family home place near Monument by his twin brother Frederick "Fred" William Cupper
Harry Cupper, the oldest son of H. A. Cupper of Monument, was accidently shot and killed Wednesday afternoon about one hour before sunset by his brother, Fred Cupper.
The facts concerning the affair as near as the Eagle can learn, are as follows: Wednesday afternoon the two brothers, each in possession of a gun, started out to kill a cougar that had been committing depredations in the vicinity.
The two boys separated in order that they would make sure of securing the animal in case it was out of its lair on that afternoon, and wandering about through the undergrowth, neither having any knowledge of the other's whereabouts.
Fred, the younger of the two brothers, imagined he saw a wildcat or cougar wandering slowly on its accustomed trail through the brush or thicket. With direct aim, he fired, but instead of capturing the much sought sheep camp offender, his brother, Harry, fell victim, dying almost instantly. The particulars further than stated above, could not be ascertained for t his issue.
The family is well known in this portion of the county. Their many friends tender their sympathy during the present dark hours of sadness and afflictions.
The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, The Dalles, Oregon
June 10, 1893, pg. 4 ~ Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
Added by: Pam R. on 6 Jul 2013
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Son of Henry and Cordelia Cupper; died at the age of 18 after being accidentally shot in a hunting accident at the Cupper Family home place near Monument by his twin brother Frederick "Fred" William Cupper
Inscription
GUPPER
DIED
MAY 31, 1893
AGED 19 YRSD, 9 MOS.
TO KNOW NOT WHAT HOUR YOUR LORD HATH...
Gravesite Details
There is a concrete base between the 2 headstones and it belongs to 1 of the headstones. Before the fence was installed the headstones were knocked over by cattle & the location of the graves is not known just under the tree. (per family member)
Family Members
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