Dr. Perry G. Barrett Jan. 10, 1900; Oregonian, p 6 "Sketch of Dr. Perry G. Barrett" Hood River, Or., Jan. 9 Dr. Perry G. Barrett, an old and prominent citizen of Hood River, died at his farm, four miles from town, on Sunday evening, at the age of nearly 70 years. He had gone to his barn to do some chores, where he was found dead, less than one hour after leaving the house. Death was caused by heart disease. Dr. Barrett was born at Kingsville, O., in 1830. At the age of 16 he taught school in his native town. After having followed the profession of teaching several years, he entered a medical college at Buffalo, N. Y., where he received the degree of M. D. He then went to Kansas, where he practiced his profession until the civil war broke out, when he returned to Ohio, and received the appointment of assistant surgeon in the army. His skill and devotion soon earned for him a promotion to a commissioned army surgeon, in which capacity he faithfully served his country until the close of the war. Dr. Barrett was united in marriage with his surviving wife at Jefferson, O., in 1866. They settled at Erie, Pa., where four years later they lost all their property by fire. In 1871 they came to Oregon, locating on their farm in Hood River, which has since been their home. Six years ago the doctor gave up the practice of his profession, and since then lived a very quiet, returned life. He was one of the founders of the Congregational church in Hood river valley, and lived a life of noble purpose and lofty devotion until the day of his death. His kindly disposition, loft purpose and high integrity earned for him a large place in the community, and to it he leaves an untarnished name and abiding influence. He had the best private library in Hood River. The funeral services will be held Wednesday, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member. Rev. J. L. Hershner, pastor of the congregational church, will conduct services at the house. Interment will be at Idlewilde cemetery.