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January 02, 1902
The funeral of the late George Arthur Allen took place this morning from the Catholic church, and was largely attended. No death that has occurred here for some time, except that of the late Dr. Scarborough has produced such a shock to the community as the sudden death of Major Allen. He seemed to realize from the first that his illness would terminate fatally and made all preparation for the end making his will on Saturday. He had no relatives in this territory but his friends were legion.
The Blue Dick mine has just been equipped with a ten ton electric motor to be used for pumping water for the smelter.
Mrs. J. D. Wakely has been quite seriously ill for the past few days.
January 03, 1902
In the announcement of the marriage of Jos Archambeau, a typographical error occurred for which no atonement is provided and one which makes a reporter who writes reports of such affairs feel like “thirty cents.” It was the misspelling of the name of the bride Miss Alice Fultz.
Dr. John W. Burns has located in Prescott, having purchased the library and office outfit of the late Dr. Scarborough. Dr. Burns will engage in general practice, making specialties of disease of women and general surgery. He has opened his office in the Coles Bashford building.
January 07, 1902
Wm. Connors has been arrested on the suspicion of being implicated in some way with the murder of Geo. Bryan on Saturday night. No particulars have been received as to the circumstances upon which the suspicion rests.
Adolph H Maux and Amanda Harvey were married yesterday afternoon at the residence of the latter in West Prescott. Justice J. M. W. Moore performed the ceremony.
January 08, 1902
Miss Mollie Kennedy, a grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Slack, died on Groom Creek recently of scarlet fever.
Mark Force, a fireman on the Chloride railroad, in Mohave county, while repairing a telegraph wire, recently fell from the top of a pole to the ground, sustaining serious though it is not considered fatal injuries.
January 09, 1902
County Treasurer J. P. Storm has turned over $38,546.35 to the territorial treasurer.
Miss Bertha Pentland arrived on last night’s train from Los Angeles, where she has been attending the normal school, being called home by the death of her brother.
On account of the death of Herb. W. Pentland, the social that was to have been given by the United Moderns tonight after the installation of the new officers has been postponed. The installation will take place however, as announced and all Moderns and their friends are invited to be present.
It has been stated that private services were held today in Prescott in memory of the late Mrs. E. B. Gage. Only close personal friends of deceased were present. The regular funeral services over her remains were held in San Francisco today at 11:30.
The total receipts of the United States land office for the year 1901 was $24,319.24. Of this amount $932.15 was for unlawful cutting of timber and $3,648.97 for the sale of public timber on forest reserves or a total of $4,581.12, upon which no commissions are received by the officers. Of the proceeds of timber, $2,698,97 was received from sale of timber in the Prescott forest reserve and $950 for the San Francisco mountain reserve.
January 11, 1902
John Kent, a miner who arrived in Prescott from Colorado a few weeks ago, and who has been working at the Empire mine for the past three weeks, was brought to the Sisters’ hospital last Monday suffering from an attack of pneumonia, but grew worse until yesterday afternoon, when death relieved his sufferings. He was a man about 31 years old and a good miner. His funeral will take place at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from Logan’s undertaking parlors under the auspices of the K.P. lodge, of which order he was a member.
January 13, 1902
The city council has called a special election Tuesday, February 4, from 10 o’clock a.m. to 4 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of electing a city treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the death of City Treasurer Herb. Pentland.
Elrena Harrington, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harrington, aged one year and one month, died yesterday. The sorrowing parents left on today’s train with the remains for Taylorville, Illinois, where they will be buried.
It is stated that there are a couple of individuals in town who are suspected of being bank robbers and safe crackers. They are being shadowed by the officers of the law.
January 14, 1902
All members of Prescott Lodge No. 1 K. of P. and visiting brothers are requested to meet at the K. P. hall to attend the funeral of our late brother, Chas. L. Martin. The funeral will be under the auspices of the K. of P. E. C. Averyt C. C.
Charles Martin, proprietor of the Anheuser saloon, died last night about 11:30 o’clock. He was taken suddenly and seriously ill on Saturday, the disease baffling the skill of the physicians and yesterday it was decided that an operation was necessary. The ailment is said to have been of some intestinal nature. He stood the operation well and came out as well as was expected, but later in the day his symptoms grew worse and he steadily sank until death ensued. He was conscious up to within a short time prior to his death. Deceased was about thirty-five years old and had resided in Prescott for several years and was a quiet, peaceable citizen, well liked generally in the community. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Elks lodges. He leaves a wife and three children.
January 15, 1902
On account of the absence of Judge Davis, whose little girl was lying at the point of death at his home in Tucson and of the absence of Chief Justice Street also, supreme court has adjourned until next Monday.
Dr. J. W. Flinn’s wife and children arrived in Prescott east evening to join the doctor who came here several weeks ago to look over the field with a view of locating here to practice his profession. He has not been in town forty eight hours until he received calls to administer to the sick and has been enjoying a good practice ever since. He is in love with the town also, hence decided to send for his family and has them domiciled in the Crapo flats on Montezuma street, while the doctor’s office is located in the Union block.
January 18, 1902
Wm. Brink, an old time resident of Prescott died yesterday. He leaves a wife and several children.
January 25, 1902
Tuesday afternoon as the miners were leaving work, Steve Baricevich, a shoveler, fell and received injuries from which he died at 11 o’clock Tuesday night. It is not known how far he fell but he had a chance to fall 125 feet. One leg was broken which caused his death. He was a Slavonian about 39 years of age and had been here about four months, the greater part of which time he has worked in the lining gang. He was a member of a Slavonic society that took charge of the remains and interred them at Prescott with the rites of the Catholic church-Jerome Reporter.
January 27, 1902
Wm. G. Nevin, general manager of the Santa Fe railroad and well known in Prescott, died at his home in Los Angeles yesterday of paralysis of the heart.
After the Journal-Miner had gone to press Saturday night a telephone message was received from Jerome that Miss May Snuffin, who had been arrested for embezzlement on complaint of Mrs. Ward, had been acquitted by a jury.
County Recorder P. J. Farley has been appointed deputy grand chief Haymaker for Arizona, The Haymakers is a side degree of the Red Men and all who have signed for the organization of that degree are requested to be on hand tomorrow night.
The will of the late Geo. W. Bryan, the old gentleman who was killed near Hot Springs a few weeks ago was probated today. The property consists of about 100 head of cattle and some mining property and was willed to his three nieces, Mary Bryan of Phoenix, Birdie Fitzpatrick of Tucson and Carla Bollenger of Naco, Arizona. Mary Bryan was named as executor.
January 29, 1902
The funeral of the late Michael Diskin took place this afternoon at 2 o’clock from his late residence in East Prescott, and was largely attended. Deceased was 43 years old and was a miner by occupation.
A man named Bronz is reported to have been killer at Ash Fork recently by being struck by a Santa Fe train.
January 30, 1902
Born to Mr. And Mrs. C. C. Glass, a daughter, Jan 24, 1902.
The will of the late Charles Martin was filed for probate yesterday and his widow, Mrs. Rosa Martin was appointed administratrix.
February 05, 1902
Superintendent Wombacker of the Monarch Gold and Copper Mining company, was married recently at Cherry Creek to Miss Clara V. Boyer.
Final settlement was made yesterday in the probate court with the bandsmen of the late John Burkes, who was administrator of the estate of Thomas C. Larson. At the time of Burkes’ death only $468.30 was visible in the Larson estate, while his bondsmen have accounted for $1,888.10 of which $1264.46 has been distributed to heirs.
February 07, 1902
J. W. Ross, administrator of the estate of Paul Friske, today made his final report to the probate court and hearing on this discharge was set for Feb 15.
February 08, 1902
Joe Dougherty received a telegram today from Bellevue, Iowa, stating that his sister, Mrs. Burcheding was dead.
W. H. Roy and Miss Ora May Black, both of Mint valley, were granted a license to wed by the probate judge today.
Joe Mackin and Emma Hanson, who were arrested Thursday for giving liquor to the latter’s minor children, were tried behind closed doors last night by Justice of the Peace J. M. W. Moore, and fined $160 each. They state that they will appeal the case.
William Hay, another one of our old citizens, dropped dead Monday while on his way from work. He was employed on the 500-foot roast level. He had quit work and started home. A few minutes later he was found by his companions lying on the road face down, dead. The remains were interred Wednesday by the Miners’ union-Jerome Reporter.
Grant Seaward and Miss Nellie Mattewson were united in matrimony Monday evening by Rev Oliver. The bride, who is an acquaintance of Dr. and Mrs. Coleman, arrived in Jerome from San Francisco Monday morning. Mr. Seaward worked in the machine shops of the United Verde and has been living in Jerome for some time. - Reporter.
February 11, 1902
The county jail contains thirty six prisoners and the county poor farm and hospital forty three inmates.
W. H. Roy and Miss Ora May Black were married at the South Methodist parsonage yesterday by Rev. L. O. Lewis.
Max Huber received serious injuries yesterday at the Monte Cristo mine, by the explosion of a box of giant caps. He had had candle sticking in the rock over the caps and the hot grease dripping from the candle exploded them. In addition to other injuries Huber will lose one of his eyes.
February 19, 1902
The remains of the late Mrs. Hemphill were shipped east for burial yesterday.
The funeral of the late Edward M. Bogart, who died yesterday, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock.
David and Aaron Kilpatrick, who were called to Los Angeles by the death of their sister, returned to Prescott last night.
Martin Parker, the man brought in from Lynx creek on Monday, had has preliminary examination yesterday before Probate Judge C.P. Hicks, and was adjudged insane and committed to the insane asylum.
Matthew P. Lacey, better known as “Shorty” Lacy was married last evening to Miss Josephine Lambertine. The ceremony was performed by Probate Judge C. P. Hicks. The groom was formerly a deputy sheriff.
February 20, 1902
C. F. Gray and A. D. Smith today filed their diplomas as dentists for record with the county recorder. They have formed a partnership for the practice of dentistry and will open an office in Jerome.
The funeral of the late Edward M. Bogart took place this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Episcopal church. Rev. F. T. Bennett conducted the services. The funeral was attended by a great many citizens, although deceased was a comparative stranger in Prescott.
February 21, 1902
New Mail Contracts-Contracts under the recent bids presented for carrying the United States mails have been awarded as follows: Congress To Harqua Hala, Ed Zieger; Congress to Martinez, Moses Duftey; Congress to Octave not awarded; Stanton to Yarnell not awarded; Kirkland to Placeritas not awarded; Kirkland to Wagoner, O. L. Anderson; Columbia to Hot Springs, J. R. Lowry; Morristown to Hot Springs, The Hot Springs Imp Co.; Crown Point to Briggs, Frank Goodwin’ Minnehaha to Hooper, J. R. Lowry; Prescott to Crown King, I. Jewett; Prescott to Jersey J.R. Lowry; Prescott to Juniper, J. B. Hocker, jr.; Kymo to Simmons, J. R. Lowry; Richenbar to Bumble Bee, J. R. Lowry; Richenbar to Mayer, J. R. Lowry; Stoddard to Mayer, J. R. Lowry; Providence to Huron J. R. Lowry; Chaparral to Huron J. R. Lowry; Dewey to Came Verde, J. B. Hocker, jr.
A Chinaman died today in the laundry on North Montezuma street near the railroad track. His funeral will take place tomorrow.
Justice Connell yesterday sentenced Vincente Romero to pay $150 fine or spend 150 days in jail for his participation in beating the face of another Mexican to a jelly. Romero’s two accomplices have not yet been arrested.
February 24, 1902
Ed Joyce, who was arrested on Saturday for peddling without a license, was fined $89 today. Joyce has a lot of jewelry some of which, the officers state, indicated from the tags that it had been stolen from Benson. He had a receipt on his person for a safety deposit box in Seattle.
Louis W. Page, of Jerome and Miss Frankie Mae Snuffin of Prescott Arizona, were married in Prescott Feb 17th at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Davis on South Montezuma street by Rev. H. W. Peck. The couple will reside at Jerome.
February 25, 1902
Charles Fleming and Pearl Winchell were married yesterday by Justice Connell.
Alex Cordiner, brother of Arthur Cordiner of Jerome, died last week in San Diego county, California. Mr. Cordiner was well known both in Prescott and Jerome, having been engaged in business in both places.
February 26, 1902
Frank Duffy, an old time prospector and miner of this section died at the Sisters’ hospital yesterday. Mr. Duffy was a veteran of the civil war and a comrade of Captain L. D. Phillips, and the latter finding him recently sick in a tent, had him removed to the Sisters’; hospital and cared for at his expense. He was given the very best of care during his illness and was buried this afternoon from the Catholic church. Deceased has been a resident of this county for the past twenty-five years and was highly respected.
March 01, 1902
John Gray jr., the 10-year-old son of John Gray died yesterday.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Boulden died last night. It was aged seven days.
March 04, 1902
Richard Belk, the defaulting secretary of the Jerome Miners’ union, who is now serving a term at Yuma, applied to Governor Murphy for a pardon, which was refused at the request of the union. Yesterday the secretary of the union received a letter from the governor asking if there would be any objection to restoring Belk to citizenship after he had served hi term. The reply was favorable to Belk and he will soon walk the streets a free man - Jerome News.
March 11, 1902
Born, in Prescott, March 8, 1902 to Mr. and Mrs. George Henry, a daughter.
The will of Charles Roberts was admitted to probate today and Geo. Olsen was appointed executor. The estate is valued at $1,800 and was bequeathed to James R. Hagins.
Annie Riemon, a bright little 11-year-old daughter of Chris Reimon, died on Sunday. She was attending the Sisters’ school and was a favorite with the teachers and pupils. She requested that she be buried beside her mother who died several years ago, and the father has taken the body to Oxnard California, to comply with his daughter’s wishes.
March 13, 1902
Julia Canont was committed to the asylum yesterday as the result of the examination as to her sanity.
Born, in Prescott, March 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broan, a daughter. March 11 was also Mr. Broan’s birthday.
March 15, 1902
Dr. Peter Cooper died at the Blue Bell mine yesterday of hemorrhage of the lungs. The body was brought to Prescott and embalmed for shipment to his former home at Wellington Delaware, for burial deceased was 43 years old and leaves a wife and child.
March 18, 1902
“Pard” Pierce, one of the old timers of this section is in town from the Santa Maria country. It is his first visit here since the fire and he says the town is all new to him. He has seen the town built up twice now.
Rev. John Oliver of Jerome and Miss Dora L. Tovrea, formerly of Wichita, Kansas were married recently at San Pedro, California.
Little Elsie Love, the 6-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Love, was kicked by a horse on Sunday and seriously injured.
Percy Chester Armitage and Miss Jessie Sanford were married at noon today at the Episcopal church. Rev. F. T. Bennett performed the ceremony. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Judge and Mrs. E. M. Sanford and is one of Prescott’s most popular young ladies. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Armitage and is a young man of steady and correct habits. The Journal-Miner joins their host of friends in wishing happiness and prosperity to the young couple.
Charles Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Murray of Lynx creek died on Friday, March 14, at the McCabe hospital and was buried at McCabe on Saturday, March 15. He had been sick with pneumonia, but began to improve and afterwards suffered a relapse, and his condition continued to grow worse until his death occurred. Deceased was an exceptionally steady and industrious young man, being only 26 years old, and his untimely death is the very morning of his young manhood has caused a feeling of sorrow, among a large circle of friends. His parents desire the Journal-Miner to express their sincere thanks to the many friends who administered to their son during his illness and who did all that was possible to restore him to health. He had followed mining for several years and at the time of taking sick was employed in the Gladstone mine, and his funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Miners’ union, of which he was a member.
March 19, 1902
Mrs. Nellie Smith’s Death--A telegram was received today by R. H. Burmister announcing the death of Mrs. Smith at 7:30 o’clock this morning. Mr. Bashford and Mrs. Burmister are not due to arrive there until this evening, but were notified by wire of the sad event. Mrs. Smith was quite well known in Prescott where she has visited several times and her son, Walter Smith resided here for several months. W.C. Bashford and Mrs. R. H. Burmister left yesterday for Oakland California in response to the telegram announcing the dangerous illness of their sister, Mrs. Nellie Smith, there.
March 20, 1902
Mrs. Mary Thomas, wife of R. A. Thomas of the Mingus Mountain Mining company and other mining companies operating near Jerome Died in Los Angeles last Sunday and was buried there on Wednesday.
March 26, 1902
T. B. Carter is in town from Walnut Grove.
Born in Prescott, March 25, to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Anderson, a daughter.
Mrs. T. J. Butler, wife of the late Hon. T. J. Butler, is at present stopping with friends at 507 West Second street, Los Angeles.
Mrs. J. N. McCandless was stricken with paralysis on Monday evening and her condition since has been quite critical. She has been unconscious a large part of the time since.
Corrine Dumas, a native of Arkansas, aged 30 years, and a musician by profession, died this morning after a brief illness of pneumonia. She was employed at the Union saloon on Granite street as musician.
March 31, 1902
Forest Supervisor F. R. Stewart today received notice that the salary of Ranger Leon F. Kneip had been raised from $60 to $90 per month.
A telegram was received in Prescott today that Ralph Dillon of Jerome had died in New York city this morning at 8 o’clock of pneumonia. Mr. Dillon had been in New York on mining business for several weeks. His wife was by his side when he passed away. The interment will likely take place in that city.