Judge Landrum - Pioneer Passes Away After Lingering Illness - Held Many Public Offices - Death Occurred Tuesday Morning at the Family Residence
Judge J. B. Landrum, an old and respected citizen of this city, passed away Tuesday morning at 4 'clock at the family residence after an illness of many months duration, at the advanced age of 73 years. The principle causes of death were heart trouble and old age.
Mr. Landrum came to this city in 1899 from Goldendale, Washington, and during his residence here served the city, both in the capacity of city clerk and city attorney, and of late years has held the office of municipal judge. He had been a member of the I.O.O.F. for many years and had held the office of Noble Grand of this lodge, and other lodges. He was held in high esteem by his fellow citizens and respected and trusted by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and daughter and a host of friends.
J. B. Landrum was born in the "Sucker" state, Scott county, in 1834. Followed merchandise selling until he was 25 years old, when he was elected Sheriff of Pike county. He served in that capacity two years, and was a deputy six years. He was then made a member of the board of supervisors of Pike county, and served twelve years. He then moved to Goldendale, Washington, in 1882. He was nominated on the Democratic ticket for probate judge of Klickitat county, but resigned and was elected to the legislature for the district. He carried the day in three counties by 625 votes against Judge Bloomfield in a district usually Republican by 600. He was the first mayor ever elected for Goldendale, which office he held two terms and resigned the third.
The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 1:30, under the auspices of the Centralia lodge I.O.O.F. the remains will be laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery.
Source: The Centralia Chronicle, Wednesday, 20 Nov 1907, page 1.
Transcribed by Diana Smith. She has no further information on this individual.