CLASS OF 1887

Winthrop Bartlett Presby died of nervous exhaustion at his home in Goldendale, Wash., June 19. He was born in Bradford, N. H., April 20, 1859, being the son of Mason Brown and Elizabeth (Chellis) Presby. Soon after graduation he went to the then territory of Washington, arriving January 9, 1888, in Goldendale, which was ever after his home. He studied law there, being admitted to the bar in July, 1889, and at once began the practice which he followed through life, acquiring standing as one of the foremost lawyers in the state.

April 10, 1889, he was elected city clerk and recorder, serving until February 6, 1891. For two years from January 9, 1893, he was prosecuting attorney for Klickitat county. April 29, 1896, he became city attorney, serving until April 16, 1897, when he became mayor. He served two' years in the latter office. He was again elected city attorney May 8, 1900, serving until April 24, 1901. April 7, 1904, he was elected a councilman of Goldendale, serving until January 17, 1907. For four years from January, 1907, he was a member of the state senate of Washington. He was a Mason of high standing.

In October, 1889, Mr. Presby was married to Nellie M. Burnette, who died of diphtheria October 31, 1890, her husband being also ill of the same disease and recovering only after months of prostration. They had a daughter, who survives them. April 24, 1894, Mr. Presby was again married to Mrs. Zoe Benedict Carr. This marriage was unfortunate, and was terminated by divorce. Three children of this marriage are living.