KINDLY OLD MAN
GOES TO REWARD
Oscar Amos for Many Years
Was One of Pullman's Most
Picturesque Figures.
PULLMAN, Wash., Jan. 8.—Oscar.
Amos, 69, for many years one of Pullman's most picturesque figures, who
died yesterday at Colfax, will rest in
the city cemetery following action of
Pullman business men today, who
raised money for his burial. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow at 2
p. m. from the Kimball funeral home.
Oscar Amos came to Pullman 38
years ago, August 15, with J. F. Cochran, after he had worked on farms
in Indiana, following his taking
"French leave" from an orphan institution at Louisville, Ky. His mother
died when he was but a small child
and he was never able to find any
relatives.
During his residence here he engaged in ditch and grave digging and
became one of the best known men
in town. He was honored by all who
knew him for his kindliness and honesty.
Wallis and Marilyn Kimble Northwest History Database -- Obituary Collection
