George was the son of Ebenezer (1812-1887) and Parmelia (1814-?) (Goodell) Frissell of Vermont and Wisconsin. He married Melvilla T.(Darr) Metcalf, Oct. 8, 1876 at Ft. Atkinson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.
This Article was found in my great-great-grandmothers Mary Frances (Day) McKoy's possessions after she passed away.
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GEORGE FRISSELL PASSES
MOUNTAINEER OF "LOG CABIN" FAME DIES HERE
Had Been Resident of McKenzie Bridges for Many Years and Known by Thousands.
"Uncle" George Frissell, known to thousands of tourists and pleasure seekers all over the coast, pioneer of McKenzie Bridge and friend to all sportsman, died at Mercy hospital yesterday at the age of 73 years. He had been in poor health for a long time but it was not until a few days ago that his condition became at all serious. His death so soon was unexpected.
"Uncle" George came to Lane county from California in 1879. Soon after his arrival here he made a trip to the upper McKenzie River and so deeply impressed was he with the scenery and with the possibilities for a mountain hotel, where hunters and fishermen might enjoy their outings to the utmost, he built the "Log Cabin" hotel. This was a small structure and accommodated but a few people at a time. Here were entertained many of the prominent people of Lane county and of the state. The "Log Cabin" became famous and every summer for years it was crowded even thought it took days to reach it by team. The old hotel was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago and the present structure, much larger and more modern, was built, but "Uncle" George and "Auntie" Frissell, gave up the business quite a while ago and took up their residence in a log house which they built upon the site of the old hotel. Here they resided in their quiet way, welcoming their old friends with the open-heartedness that always characterized their management of the hostelry.
It is said that hundreds of Oregon's sportsmen attribute their success in fishing for rainbow and Doly Varden trout in the McKenzie river to "Uncle" George's instructions. Whenever he saw that any of his guests failed to make a good catch he would take them in hand, tell them just what kind of fly or bait to use, just how to cast it and where the "big ones" could be found. Friends or stranger, it was the same to him. He seemed to take a pleasure in imparting his lore to the novice.
"Uncle" George was postmaster there for years, was justice of the peace at different times and held other offices that usually fall to an honored resident of a rural community.
The news of his death will be received with genuine sorrow by people all over the state and in many other parts of the country. No tourist ever stopped at the "Log Cabin" who did not make his acquaintance and call him his friend.
The funeral will be held at the Veatch chapel Monday at 10 A.M. with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Rev. F. G. Jennings will conduct the services.
This Article was found in my great-great-grandmothers Mary Frances (Day) McKoy's possessions after she passed away.
No Date and name of paper ---
GEORGE FRISSELL PASSES
MOUNTAINEER OF "LOG CABIN" FAME DIES HERE
Had Been Resident of McKenzie Bridges for Many Years and Known by Thousands.
"Uncle" George Frissell, known to thousands of tourists and pleasure seekers all over the coast, pioneer of McKenzie Bridge and friend to all sportsman, died at Mercy hospital yesterday at the age of 73 years. He had been in poor health for a long time but it was not until a few days ago that his condition became at all serious. His death so soon was unexpected.
"Uncle" George came to Lane county from California in 1879. Soon after his arrival here he made a trip to the upper McKenzie River and so deeply impressed was he with the scenery and with the possibilities for a mountain hotel, where hunters and fishermen might enjoy their outings to the utmost, he built the "Log Cabin" hotel. This was a small structure and accommodated but a few people at a time. Here were entertained many of the prominent people of Lane county and of the state. The "Log Cabin" became famous and every summer for years it was crowded even thought it took days to reach it by team. The old hotel was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago and the present structure, much larger and more modern, was built, but "Uncle" George and "Auntie" Frissell, gave up the business quite a while ago and took up their residence in a log house which they built upon the site of the old hotel. Here they resided in their quiet way, welcoming their old friends with the open-heartedness that always characterized their management of the hostelry.
It is said that hundreds of Oregon's sportsmen attribute their success in fishing for rainbow and Doly Varden trout in the McKenzie river to "Uncle" George's instructions. Whenever he saw that any of his guests failed to make a good catch he would take them in hand, tell them just what kind of fly or bait to use, just how to cast it and where the "big ones" could be found. Friends or stranger, it was the same to him. He seemed to take a pleasure in imparting his lore to the novice.
"Uncle" George was postmaster there for years, was justice of the peace at different times and held other offices that usually fall to an honored resident of a rural community.
The news of his death will be received with genuine sorrow by people all over the state and in many other parts of the country. No tourist ever stopped at the "Log Cabin" who did not make his acquaintance and call him his friend.
The funeral will be held at the Veatch chapel Monday at 10 A.M. with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Rev. F. G. Jennings will conduct the services.
George was the son of Ebenezer (1812-1887) and Parmelia (1814-?) (Goodell) Frissell of Vermont and Wisconsin. He married Melvilla T.(Darr) Metcalf, Oct. 8, 1876 at Ft. Atkinson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.
This Article was found in my great-great-grandmothers Mary Frances (Day) McKoy's possessions after she passed away.
No Date and name of paper ---
GEORGE FRISSELL PASSES
MOUNTAINEER OF "LOG CABIN" FAME DIES HERE
Had Been Resident of McKenzie Bridges for Many Years and Known by Thousands.
"Uncle" George Frissell, known to thousands of tourists and pleasure seekers all over the coast, pioneer of McKenzie Bridge and friend to all sportsman, died at Mercy hospital yesterday at the age of 73 years. He had been in poor health for a long time but it was not until a few days ago that his condition became at all serious. His death so soon was unexpected.
"Uncle" George came to Lane county from California in 1879. Soon after his arrival here he made a trip to the upper McKenzie River and so deeply impressed was he with the scenery and with the possibilities for a mountain hotel, where hunters and fishermen might enjoy their outings to the utmost, he built the "Log Cabin" hotel. This was a small structure and accommodated but a few people at a time. Here were entertained many of the prominent people of Lane county and of the state. The "Log Cabin" became famous and every summer for years it was crowded even thought it took days to reach it by team. The old hotel was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago and the present structure, much larger and more modern, was built, but "Uncle" George and "Auntie" Frissell, gave up the business quite a while ago and took up their residence in a log house which they built upon the site of the old hotel. Here they resided in their quiet way, welcoming their old friends with the open-heartedness that always characterized their management of the hostelry.
It is said that hundreds of Oregon's sportsmen attribute their success in fishing for rainbow and Doly Varden trout in the McKenzie river to "Uncle" George's instructions. Whenever he saw that any of his guests failed to make a good catch he would take them in hand, tell them just what kind of fly or bait to use, just how to cast it and where the "big ones" could be found. Friends or stranger, it was the same to him. He seemed to take a pleasure in imparting his lore to the novice.
"Uncle" George was postmaster there for years, was justice of the peace at different times and held other offices that usually fall to an honored resident of a rural community.
The news of his death will be received with genuine sorrow by people all over the state and in many other parts of the country. No tourist ever stopped at the "Log Cabin" who did not make his acquaintance and call him his friend.
The funeral will be held at the Veatch chapel Monday at 10 A.M. with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Rev. F. G. Jennings will conduct the services.
This Article was found in my great-great-grandmothers Mary Frances (Day) McKoy's possessions after she passed away.
No Date and name of paper ---
GEORGE FRISSELL PASSES
MOUNTAINEER OF "LOG CABIN" FAME DIES HERE
Had Been Resident of McKenzie Bridges for Many Years and Known by Thousands.
"Uncle" George Frissell, known to thousands of tourists and pleasure seekers all over the coast, pioneer of McKenzie Bridge and friend to all sportsman, died at Mercy hospital yesterday at the age of 73 years. He had been in poor health for a long time but it was not until a few days ago that his condition became at all serious. His death so soon was unexpected.
"Uncle" George came to Lane county from California in 1879. Soon after his arrival here he made a trip to the upper McKenzie River and so deeply impressed was he with the scenery and with the possibilities for a mountain hotel, where hunters and fishermen might enjoy their outings to the utmost, he built the "Log Cabin" hotel. This was a small structure and accommodated but a few people at a time. Here were entertained many of the prominent people of Lane county and of the state. The "Log Cabin" became famous and every summer for years it was crowded even thought it took days to reach it by team. The old hotel was destroyed by fire over 20 years ago and the present structure, much larger and more modern, was built, but "Uncle" George and "Auntie" Frissell, gave up the business quite a while ago and took up their residence in a log house which they built upon the site of the old hotel. Here they resided in their quiet way, welcoming their old friends with the open-heartedness that always characterized their management of the hostelry.
It is said that hundreds of Oregon's sportsmen attribute their success in fishing for rainbow and Doly Varden trout in the McKenzie river to "Uncle" George's instructions. Whenever he saw that any of his guests failed to make a good catch he would take them in hand, tell them just what kind of fly or bait to use, just how to cast it and where the "big ones" could be found. Friends or stranger, it was the same to him. He seemed to take a pleasure in imparting his lore to the novice.
"Uncle" George was postmaster there for years, was justice of the peace at different times and held other offices that usually fall to an honored resident of a rural community.
The news of his death will be received with genuine sorrow by people all over the state and in many other parts of the country. No tourist ever stopped at the "Log Cabin" who did not make his acquaintance and call him his friend.
The funeral will be held at the Veatch chapel Monday at 10 A.M. with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Rev. F. G. Jennings will conduct the services.
