Judge John William Meldrum, prominent and well and favorably known Oregon pioneer, a resident of Meldrum Station, which
receives its name from him, died at the family home Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, after an illness of several months. Mr.
Meldrum's health had been failing for some time, but his death came suddenly, due to heart trouble.

John W. Meldrum was born near general land offices examining the surveys of Idaho and Wyoming.

In 1890 he was elected to the office of county judge, during which time he brought about the abolition of the old poll tax or
labor system and substitution of the money tax system, which greatly revolutionized the county road work.

Mr. Meldrum was known far and wide, having been a resident of Oregon City many years before taking up his residence at Meldrum
Station. He was one of the oldest members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, having been a member of the order since 1869, and was also a
member of the Encampdrum Station; Eva S. Meldrum, deceased, and D. Thompson Meldrum, of Meldrum Station, who is deputy county
surveyor of Clackamas county. Mr. Meldrum also leaves his widow, formerly Miss Georgianna Pope, a daughter of early Oregon
pioneers, whom he married in Oregon City in 1872; also the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. M. O. Moore, Mrs. D. P. Thompment
and member of the A.O.U.W. Lodge. The I.O.O.F. Lodge will assist with the funeral services.

Mr. Meldrum was the father of three children, Charles E. Meldrum, of Melson, of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Sarah M. McCown, of
Oakland, Cal., Henry Meldrum, residing near Eugene. He leaves two grandchildren, David and John William Meldrum of Meldrum
Station.