CHAPTER 4: SUDDEN DEATH
A. FUNERAL SERVICE -- died March 11, 1906
Funeral Service at First Unitarian Church, D.T.L. Eliot officiating. Internment at River
view Cemetery -- Internment conducted under auspices of Columbia Lodge 114 A. F. & A
M. -- officiating Philip Gevertz -- Active pallbearers: B. S. Pague, T. C. Devlin,
Ion Lewis, M.W. Gorman, F.E. Beach. Honorary Pallbearers; Mayor Dr. Harry Lane,
ex-mayor George H. Williams, Judge M.C. George, H.L. Pittock, George H. Himes,
Judge W.B. Gilbert, Maark O'Neil, C.A. Dolph, W.C. Seachrest, R. W. Wilbur, G.G.
Gammans, J.F. Drake, H.M. Van Deurs.
Also Attending: Dr. David Walker. W.G. Steel,, J.E. Werlein, Judge Alfred F. Sears, Jr.
General Owen Summers, Mark O'Neil, W.R. Mackenzie, Harry J. Allen, James Steel,
J.C. Carson, T.C.Devlin, City Auditor; Douglas Taylor, City Engineer; Mrs. Abigail
Scott Duniway, Colonel Henry E. Dosch, Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, Colonel and Mrs. John
McCracken, Professor E.D. Curtis, W.H. Galvani, Ralph W. Wilbur, Frank T. Dodge, Mr.
and Mrs. Lydell Baker. James Lee, Mr. and Mrs Paul Lowitz, B.S. Pague, Ross Nicholas,
Captain and Mrs. Archie Pease, George Langford, J.D. Meyer, P.L. Willis, F.H.Page, C.H.
Woodard, Alexander Kunz, A.F. Flegel, Dr. E. Welty, Captain A.F. Stewart, James Failing,
Charles J. Schnabel, Mr. and Mrs William Fliedner, C.N. Rankin G.G. Ames.==
PHOTOGRAPH OF GRAVE, RIVERWOOD CEMETERY, 1906
B. TRIBUTES/LETTERS:
Boys' and Girls Aid Society , F.E. Beach, Secretary; Committee: George H. Williams,
F.E. Beach, Robert S. Farrell
Oregon Audubon Society
Oregon State Academy of Sciences, Edmund P. Sheldon, President
Mazamas, Will Steel, Cor. Sec'y (H.H. Northrup, M.C. George, Rodney L. Glisan,
Mark O'Neil, E.H. Thomas, Committee)
Park Board. Thomas C. Devlin, Auditor of City of Portland.
LETTERS: Margaret S. Ainsworth, Lawrence S. Ainsworth, Charles Wanzer, Abigail
Scott Dunniway, John Madden, Edyth Tozin Weathered, L.F. Grover, A.F. Flegel &
Family, Mrs. M.L. Baldwin, George H. Himes, Roland D. Grant
C. FRIENDSHIPS & ACQUAINTANCES
1. SANDY BOWERS (
2. COLONEL HENRY ERNST DOSCH (1841- )
Born at Kastel-Main, on Rhine River, Germny -- graduated from Gewerbe schule fuer
Handel und Industrie, Mainz, Germany, 1857 -- came to U.S. in 1860 -- first to St.
Louis, served with General John C. Fremont's body guard --, mustered out in 1863 --
crossed plains to Sacramento, visit to Virginia City, "where he rode the express pony
on the Overland from that place to Lake Bigler, now Tahoe" --moved to Canyon City,
engaged in merchandising -- came to Portland in 1871 -- retired from business in 1890 --
Director of Exhibits, Lewis and Clark Exposition -- met LL. Hawkins in 1863 -- continued
friendship in Portland when L.L. arrived from California.
(Source: Portland, Its History and Builders, J. Gaston, 1911, pp. 503)
Also: Theodore Perry Hawkins relief rider in 1860-61 Carson City Capitol
3. JOSEPH LE CONTE (1823 -1901) born in Liberty County, Georgia -- family emigrated to
America in 1698 --distinguished family of scholars and academitions -- graduated from
University of Georgia, 1841`--received Degree of Doctor of Medicine, College of
Physicians and Surgeons, New York -- practiced medicine in Georgia -- 1855-56 lectured
on chemistry in the College of Physicians and Surgeons -- In 1866 Univer. of South
Carolina reorganized -- brothers had professorships there. At age 46 both he and
his brother John left to teach at fledgling College of California in 1868 -- property of
the college was transferred to the University of Ca. in 1869, Cal. began in 1868 --
Professor of Geology, Botany and Natural History, Universisty of California, Berkeley,
Ca.
(Source: "Illustrated History of the University of California, William Carey Jones, 1895
4. JOHN MUIR (1838- ) at Dunbar Scotland -- came to America in 1849 with his father --
settled near Fox River, Wisconsin -- farming --entered University ofl Wis. at 22, grad.
class of 1864 -- began journey west, through Canada, eastern and western U.S. --became
botanist -- explored Yosemite Valley in 1868 --living alone - 10 yrs.- particular study of
glaciers -- wrote letter to New York Tribune -- begin. in 1871 -- discovered 65 glaciers in
High Sierras -- 1870 met L.L. Hawkins on Joseph Le Conte's trip to Yosemite - 1879 trip
to Alaska --discovered Glacier Bay and Muir Glacier -- explored
Yukon and MacKenzie Rivers, 1880 accompanied Delong search expedition to Artic.
written for periodicals -- urging formation of national parks -- both Sequoia and Yosemite
published "The Mountains of California," 1894 and "Our National Parks," 1901
Editor, "Picturesque California," lived in Martinez, California
5. CAPTAIN JOHN C. AINSWORTH (1822-1893)-- Born in Springborough, Ohio, at age 13
worked for an uncle -- 1835-1850 -- worked on the Mississippi River, became captain of
his own riverboat.
6. CAPTAIN GEORGE J. AINSWORTH (1852-1893) - only 40 yrs. old when he died
Born in Oregon City, mother Miss Jane White -- reared in Portland - Matriculated in the
University of California, 1869 -- Bachelor of Philosophy in 1873 -- -- continued his
studies in Civil Engineering -- in post-graduate course -- (with L.L. Hawkins) -- received
masters papers in 1875 -- 1877 -- given a position in father's co. in Portland -- at age 25
direct control and management of the transportation business. 1882 called to California
to manage his father's business until 1894 when he returned to Portland -- had to be a
resident of Portland when his father died in 1893 in order to be an executor --
married Margaret Sutton in 1875 -- died in Portland, 1895 -- survived by his wife Margaret
(Sutton) Ainsworth, and two children: Lawrence S Ainsworth and Mable Ainsworth
(Source: Portland, Its History and Builders, J. Gaston, 1911, pp.194)
1878 -- Capt. Geor. Ainsworth bought local rights of the telephone and sought to est.
it in Portland -- (Source: Oregonian, Feb. 14, 1918)
"The Golden treasure of Poetry and Prose," originally presented to Mable Ainsworth by
"Papa & Mamma," (August 13, 1891)"left with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hawkins by Capt. Geo.
Ainsworth," sometime before George Ainsworth died in 1895
(Book in possession of WJH)
7. J.C. AINSWORTH ( 1870-1943 ) -- born in Portland, Oregon, son of Cap. J.C. and
Fannie Babbitt Ainsworth --in Babbit residence, across st. from Ainsworth Bank--
graduated from University of California, 1891 -- early
business with Central Bank of Oakland, Ca. (est. by Capt. J.C. in 1894) --1894 came to
Portland (at age 24)--"identified" with Ainsworth National Bank -- later chosen President
L.L. Hawkins paid debts of bank personally, due to 1893 Financial Panic. In 1902
Ainsworth National Bank merged with the U.S. National Bank, retaining the name of the
latter. (Source: Portland, Its History and Builders, J. Gaston, 1911, pp. 8)
8. MAX GORMAN ( )
Member of Oregon Alpine Club, 1887-1891, when club "Died a Natural Death"
Helped organize Mazamas -- "was appointed to make research on a name for the
club" Executive committee approved of Mazama -- Indian name for Mountain Goat.
Attended Mazama picnic on Council Crest (Source: June 10, 1900 -- Sunday Oregonian)
President of Mazamas, 1908-09
(Source: Mt. Hood, A Complete History, J. Grauer, 1975
"Active Pallbearer" at funeral service 1906
9. WILLIAM GLADSTONE STEEL ( )
Members of Oregon Alpine Club, 1887-1891 -- later helped form Mazamas
President of Mazamas, 1984, 1894-5, 1898-9, (first President)
Steel Clifts named after Will Steel
Main proponant for making Crater Lake a National Park -- petition (1885) included
Judge Waldo, Rev. Linsley, L.L. Hawkins, Judge Melvin George, Henry L. Pittock,
Rev. Thomas Elliot, Judge Deady, William Ladd, Henry Failing, and Henry Corbett
sent to President of US.
10. THOMAS LAMB ELLIOT (1841- )Born in St. Louis, graduated 1862 from the first
graduating class of the Washington University -- Master of Arts degree 1865 -- 1864
attended Harvard divinity school -- 1867 came to Portland -- worked with the
Childrens' Home, the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, and the Oregon Humane Society
25 years pastor of First Unitarian Church, resigning in 1892 --
Simeon Reed, and his wife, discussed the founding an educational institution with T.L.
Elliot before his death in 1895 -- his former minister at the First Unitarian Church --
Helped Judge Mathew Deady with founding of public library --
Elliot Glacier named after thim -- "early exlorer of the north side
11. JOHN OLMSTED (1
12. ABIGALE SCOTT DUNIWAY (1834- )- pioneers of 1852 --"perilous journey" --came to
La Fayette, Yamhil Co., Oregon -- "early struggle for equal rights for the mothers"
wrote "Captain Gray's Company, or Crossing the Plains and Living in Oregon."
Founded a school in La Fayeatte --millinery business, sold at profit, moved to
Portland in 1871 --bought a printing office and est. a weekly newpaper, "The New
Northwest." -- lectured on prohibition problem. suffragette -- wrote: " From the West
to the West" -- Friend of L.L. Hawkins
(Source: Portland, Its History and Builders, J. Gaston, 1911, pp. 52)
13. DR. ROLAND GRANT -- requested portrait by R. LaBarre Goodwin at death of
L.L. Hawkins,
14. HENRY PITTOCK (1835-1918) - born in London, England. He and his brother Robert,
came west in 1853 to Oregon City , Manager and Treasurer, "The Oregonian"
Climbed Mt. Hood 1857,1857, 1859, on organizational climb of the Mazamas in 1894.
President of Mazamas, 1896-7
15. ION LEWIS (1856-1933) - born in Lynn, Massachusetts. Studied architecture at M.I.T.
where he met his future partner, William Whidden. After schooling completed, worked
for offices of Peabody & Stearns, and Cabot & Chandler, Boston. In 1889 came to
Portland. Whidden was working on completion of the Portland Hotel, a project of
McKim, Mead & White, N.Y. --for twenty years designed the majority of the most impt.
buildings in the city --by 1909 firm's dominance faded as it rose for A.E. Doyle -- In 1920
Whidden retired, Lewis continued alone -- never married, left no close relatives
1930 Ion Lewis made gift of income bearing property to State Bd. of Education --
Ion Lewis Traveling Scholarhip, $2,000 each year, in 1991 provided $5,000 --
Knew L.L. Hawkins through Arlington Club and as one of original members of
Parks Commission ---
16. PROFESSOR EDMUND P. SHELTON
Founder of Mazamas, 1895 -- "Historian" on photo of officers of the Mazamas.
Rev. Roland Grant, "Council," W.G. Steel President.
At Seaside expedition, Nov. 20, 1903 -- with Martin W. Gorman, L.L. Hawkins and H.
Davis.--- photo with
President of Mazamas, 1911/12/13
17. EDWIN S. CURTIS (1868-1952) born in Whitewater, Wisconsis. 1887 family moved to
Seattle, Washington Territory -- built his own camera, worked with a photographer--
photographs of Indians won him Grand Prize sponspored by the National Photographic
Society -- ardent mountain climber, once rescued a party of climbers lost on Mt.
Rainier -- lifelong friends: C. Hart Merriam, Gifford Pinchot, George Bird Grinnell, known
as The Father of the Blackfoot community. 1905 showed photographs at the Waldorf
Astoria in New York City-- same exhibit was a major attraction at the 1905 Lewis & Clark
Exhibition -- in Forestry Building -- published "The North American Indians," by himself.
Went to J.P. Morgan -- Morgan gave him $75,000 in five installments to republish
the photographs --project took thirty years -- made over 40,000 photographs -- final
volumns published in 1931 -- complete set consists of 20 volumns
Photographer on Harriman Alaska Expedition, 1901 --
18. ROBERT R. THOMPSON (1820-1908) chief engineer for Oregon Steam Navigation Co.
when co. sold, brought great wealth to him --sold out to eastern financiers in 1872 --
six years later, reassumed ownership -- resold to Henry Villard, making each
$800,000--retired to San Franciscvo, leaving behind sizeable real estate holdings. --
Estate was managed by L.L. Hawkins when he came to Portland in 1879 & after death.
19. MAYOR GEORGE H. WILLIAMS (1823- born at New Lebanon, N.Y. in log cabin -- was
"Oregon's most prominent citizen nationally) -- sent to Oregon Territory in 1853 as Chief
Justice of the Territorial Court -- private practice in 1859 -- in Portland -- became a
Republican and proclaimed his opposition to slavery in the territories -- As a Senator ,
played an important role in the passage of the Tenure of Office Act, the Reconstruction
Acts and the impreachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson
One term as U.S. Senator (1865-71) --three years in President Grant's cabinet --
as Attorney General -- trouble "selling himself out to Ben Holladay over railroad legis-
lation -- Corbett opposed his nomination for Chief Justice -- returned to
Portland in 1881 -- joined the boards of three major banks which failed in 1893
(Dekum's Commercial National, Markle's Oregon National, and the Northwest Loan and
Trust Co.) elected Mayor in 1902 -- law firm of Williams, Wood & Linthicum,
(Source: Portland, Its History and Builders, J. Gaston, 1911, pp. 10)
20. Judge M.C. GEORGE ( 1849- ) born in Ohio
Congressman from Oregon, Judge State Circuit Court
1891 - vote for consilidation of Portland -- M. C. George ran against William Spencer
Mason -- lost election -- At Mazama's first picnic on Council Crest, "Judge
George Addresses the Mazamas In Chinook On Council Crest"
(Source, The Sunday Oregonian, June 10, 1900)
President of Mazamas, 1897/8
21. J.P. MARSHALL ( )
1885 - Cashier on stationary of Ainsworth, Hawkins Co. Bankers, Eagle City, I.
Cashier, Ainsworth National Bank, 1885
Portland Cable Railway Co. incorporated, July 23, 1887 -- $800,000 spent on
construction -- incorporated by T.G. Murphy, A. W. Wright, Jr. J.C. McCaffrey and
Joseph P. Thompson, franchise granded on May 2, 1888 -- ran from Union Depot to
Spring St. on Portland Heights. Stockholders of the co. C.H. Woodard, Pres., Ira B.
Sturgis, Vice Pres., L.L. Hawkins, treasurer -- 1892 went into hands of a receiver.
J.P. Marshall was the buyer of the Portland Cable Railway Co., on Aug. 30, 1892
bought at sherriff's auction ---
(Source: History of the Columbia River Valley from the Dalles to the Sea, Fred Lockley,
Vol. 1, pp.510)
1907 -another source stated L.L. bought in 1893 assets of Portland Cable Railway Co.
(Source: see papers of L.L. Hawkins)
22. FRANK E. BEACH
Pallbearer at funeral service --
23. THOMAS C. DEVELIN
Pallbearer at funeral service --
24. HENRY FIELDING REID (
head of the Dept of geological physics at Johns Hopkins University -- world's
leading authority on glaciers --
Climbed Mt. Hood July 14, 1901 -- on trip were L.L. Hawkins (Hawkins Craigs), Judge
M.C. George, H.L. Pittock, Will Steel (Steel Cliffs), among others --, O.C. Yokum (Yokum
Ridge), named Reid Glacier after him at campfire ceremony at Government Camp.
On this trip L.L. Hawkins delivered a tribute to Professor Joseph Le Conte, who had
recently died (Yosemite trip, 1873)
PHOTO: "Summit of Mt. Hood from near Crater Rock, from Harry (Henry) Fielding Reid
of John Hopkins to L.L. Hawkins," in possession of Michael Warren
25 - SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (MARK TWAIN) --(1853- in Florida, Mo.)American
humorist -- pilot on Missippi River, went west to be secretary to his brother (Secretary
of Nevada Territory) --tried fortune in Nevada mines -- 1862, became editor of local
newpaper in Virginia City --1864 -- writing for Territorial Enterprise, founded in Genoa in
1858 --Paper moved to Carson City in 1859, then to Virginia City in 1860. Clemens soon
went to San Francisco -- reporter -- 1866 trip to Sandwich Islands -- began lecturing
career -- wrote "Roughing It," 1873 -- "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" 1885 -- and
others -- (Interview with Ione Fettic or Harry Hawkins -- "Mark Twain knew L.L. and W.J.
WELL. Received letters, young together," "Carson City was us," Sam would say.")
D. WILLIAM J. HAWKINS: BROTHER, CLOSE FRIEND, TRUSTED PARTNER
(1857-1923) born Washoe Co.- graduated from Heald's International Business College,
S.F. 1877
E. LEGACY
1. PARK PROMOTION-- LOCATIONS SHOWN TO OLMSTED
TERWILLIGER BLVD. -- opening ceremony in 1912 -attended by W.J. Hawkins family
HILLSIDE PARKWAY -- Vista Avenue, opened in _____
WILLAMETTE BLVD, MADRONNA PARK, OVERLOOK PARK --
WILLAMETTE PARK -- BLVD TO OSWEGO
COLUMBIA PARK
PENINSULA PARK
MT. TABOR
LAURELHURST PARK--
GEORGE HIMES PARK
SELLWOOD PARK
ROSS ISLAND PARK
2. BOYS AND GIRLS AID SOCIETY -- Celebrated its first 100 years, Hawkins decendents
invited to occasion
3. GIANT SEQUOIAS -- (1) located near Cedar St. , (21) located in Pier Park, (5) A.H.
Johnson Estate on Vista Avenue (Vista Apartments, (1) on property of Honeyman,
Prospect Drive, (1) on Vista Ave.between Myrtle and Laurel Streets, (28) located
in Laurelhurst Park, (2) Columbia Park
4. MARBLE BUST -- Mazamas raised money to have bust carved of L.L. --Edmund Senn
was the sculptor -- no trace of bust in 2002
5. PORTRAIT - by R. LaBarre Goodwin -- hung in City Hall -- no trace or portrait
Letter to R.L. Goodwin, requesting portrait of L.L. Hawkins, by Roland D. Grant.