Emeline S. (Adkins) Rhea
May 15, 1900; Oregonian, p 4  (portrait sketch)
"Typical Pioneer Woman"
Heppner, Or., May 18

   Mrs. C. A. Rhea, wife of the president of the First National Bank, died here last evening, after a lingering illness of nine months, aged 52 years.
   Mrs. Rhea was one of the pioneer woman of Eastern Oregon, having settled, with her husband, on Rhea Creek in 1888.  She was the first white woman on that creek.  She was born at Kirksville, Mo., and came to Oregon with her parents in 1865, settling in Lane county, near Eugene.  Mrs. Rhea's maiden name was Emeline S. Adkins, and she was the mother of eight children, all now living.  She lived on the old homestead on Rhea Creek until two years ago, when the family established a home in Heppner.  Mrs. Rhea was a typical pioneer woman, helpful to all, and was respected by everybody.  The funeral will occur at Heppner Tuesday.