Southwick Pioneer Passes

R. M. Wright Dies at Local Hospital After Long Illness

Robert M. Wright, 74, pioneer of the Southwick community, died at 11:30 o'clock last night at St. Joseph's hospital, following an illness of several weeks.

With his family he came to Potlatch ridge in 1893 and he and Mrs. Wright and sons and daughter have made their home there since, being among the most highly respected residents of that end of Nez Perce county.

Surviving are his widow and one daughter, Mrs. George Christenson, Cresent; and three sons, C. C. of Potlatch; and D. D. and William, of Southwick.