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April 01, 1904
Ernest Heydorn and Miss Ida Mixom both of Prescott, were married March 30, by Probate C. P. Hicks, at he residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Brobst.
The funeral of the late P. C. Bicknell will take place tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock. This is in accordance with instructions received today by Dr. W. E. Day from a brother of deceased.
April 02, 1904
Miss Bertha May Back, a native of Oak Creek, Arizona, died at the home of her parents at Camp Verde March 23, at the age of 20 years and 6 months.
James Blanchard, who has been very sick for several weeks, was brought in from the Iron King mine yesterday afternoon and left this morning for the San Jacinto, California, hot springs where he hopes to be able to recover from his terrible attack of rheumatism.
The Jerome News reports that on Tuesday night about eight o’clock, J. R. Williamson, a miner at the mine of the United Verde company, was knocked from a cage in the old shaft, fell from the 300 to the 700 foot level, and was instantly killed.
The corner stone of the Elks new building will be laid tomorrow at 3:30 o’clock p.m. with appropriate ceremony J. C. Herndon, who was to have delivered the address, has been summoned to Kingman on professional business and will be unable to do so and T. G. Norris has been selected to take his place.
April 04, 1904
A SUDDEN SUMMONS
A great sorrow overspread the city this morning by the announcement of the death of Miss Jennie Kastner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Kastner …
Geo. C. Ruffner came up from Phenix on Saturday bringing a car load of horses with him. The animals were owned here and been on pasture to the Salt river valley alfalfa fields.
School superintendent J.B. Jolly has received advices of the election of the following trustees: Beaver creek, Mrs. W.; L. Frederick; Peck Lake, O.J. Ames; Minnehaha, Mrs. Florence Button; Mrs. Margaret Pound, Mrs. Mary White; Middle Verde, Geo Human; Cherry Creek, J. E. Brockman; Oak Creek, A. M. Fix; Yeager Canyon, Mrs. S. J. Larimore.
Miss Martha Reeslund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Resslund died yesterday after a protracted illness of consumption. She had resided here for about a year, and was a lovely character, patient in all of her suffering. Yesterday morning, realizing that the end of her long suffering was near, she expressed a desire that it might come on Easter Sunday, and the desire was gratified. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the family residence 334 N. Mt. Vernon street, under the direction of H. M. Maus & Co.
April 05, 1904
Mrs. E. M. Jennings, formerly of Prescott, died in Los Angeles recently, where she was engaged with her husband in conduction a lodging house. Mr. Jennings was formerly engaged in Photography in Prescott.
The funeral of the late Jennie Kastner took place this afternoon at four o’clock from the family residence in West Prescott. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends of one who in life was beloved by all for her tender womanly ways. The sympathies of the community go out to the bereaved father and mother and brothers in their sad affliction. The floral offerings at her funeral today were profuse.
Charles Carmack, died last night in Otis addition where he has been located for several weeks. Mr. Carmack was formerly one of the proprietors of the Fashion Livery stable, coming here for his health. He improved so rapidly that he decided to return to his home in the east, where he was soon taken worse again and returned to Prescott, a short time since, with his wife in the hopes of being again benefited by the climate. His body was taken charge of by H. M. Maus & Co., will be shipped by them tomorrow to Ulrichatile, Ohio, his former home, for funeral. The body will be accompanied by Mrs. Carmack.
April 06, 1904
A petition has been signed up by the citizens of Wickenburg, asking for the pardon of Joe Gilbert, who was sentenced to two years in the pen for stabbing Mat Canfield last year.
April 07, 1904
Geo. C. West, station agent at Prescott, was taken suddenly and quite ill today, two physicians being called to attend him. It is reported that he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
Born, in Prescott, April 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bedford, a daughter. As this is their first born, the young lady very naturally meets with a most cordial reception and hearty welcome. Mother and daughter are doing well.
April 13, 1904
Geo. Guinst, a miner 25 years of age was crushed to death at Walker yesterday.
Joe Spitz, Jeff LaFors, Martin Testort, Joe Puetta and Tom Trozel were the names of the deputies sent to Seligman today to set as guard of the railroad machine shops at that place.
R. N. Fredericks has received a letter announcing the death of his sister-in-law, widow of John Fredericks. The family resided here for several years. Mr. Fredericks died in San Francisco twelve years ago where the death of his widow also occurred.
April 14, 1904
THE BRIDGE WAS BURNED Wednesday evening just as the south bound passenger was pulling into the yards at Jerome Junction, the bridge at the south end of the yards was discovered to be on fire …
An aged lady named Mrs. Lee died at McCabe last evening.
The remains of the young man killed at Hooper were brought to town last evening. They will be held for a day or two at Logan’s undertaking parlors pending receipt of instructions from relatives in the east.
April 15, 1904
The remains of the late James Scully, the section hand who was killed near P. & E. junction yesterday by a train, were buried this afternoon. Deceased was between fifty and sixty years old.
Charles Rockwell, a young man who made an effort yesterday to commit suicide in Justice Talbot’s office has been committed to jail for ten days. He has symptoms of insanity.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gray, whose little baby was buried yesterday afternoon in Prescott, returned today to their home in Jerome Junction.
Born, in Prescott, April 13, to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Mott, a daughter.
The funeral of Mrs. L. M. Lee, who died at Chaparal Wednesday night took place this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of S. A. Logan. Her nephew, F.D. Lee, and grandson R. H. Lee, came in from Chaparal today to attend the funeral. Her nephew is a professional nurse of this city and nursed his aunt during her sickness. The deceased was 75 years old and had resided at Chaparal for the past nine or ten years and was a highly respected lady. Her death was caused from an attack of grip which resulted in other complications and she only lived about three weeks. Her son, with whom she had resided for several years, was at one time a partner in the jewelry business with Geo. H. Cook in this city.
April 18, 1904
A CROWNED KING KILLING Unknown Mexican Is Killed By Negro. The Slayer, Crocket Robinson, Is in Jail in THIS City – Both Were Mere Boys … The dead man’s name is not known at this time but it is understood that his father lives in San Antonio, Texas, but the officers have not been able to locate him. It is likely he will be buried as a county poor.
Born, in Prescott, April 17, to Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Bailey, a daughter.
Wm. Childers shot and killed Frank Lane at Clifton last week. While Childers was working in the mines in this county Lane went to his house and assaulted his wife. She swore out a criminal complaint against Lane but the case wan dismissed. On the return of Childers to his home Lane, it is claimed, threatened his life and the result was the killing of Lane by Childers.
April 20, 1904
DEATH OF GOOD WOMAN Mrs. Hanna Wollenberg, wife of L. Wollenberg, died last night about midnight after a protracted illness. While her death has been expected for few days the grief is no less poignant to her relatives. Deceased had resided here with her husband for over a quarter of a century and the couple had raised an estimable family, the oldest daughter being Mrs. A. Blumberg … … Deceased was 61 years old and was a most estimable woman, universally respected and esteemed by all who know her. A daughter, who died some time since, is buried in San Francisco, and in accordance with her request, the remains of Mrs. Wollenberg will be taken there for burial, leaving on tomorrow’s train … .
BOB ROBERSON FOUND DEAD Had Fallen Over Trail Last Night -- Had Been Drinking Heavily for Some Time-Nothing Known of His Ralatives.
The following were yesterday elected officers of the Odd Fellows grand lodge in Tucson: E. F. Avery, of Prescott, Grand Master … .Henry Suder, of Prescott , Grand Treasurer …
April 21, 1904
Miss Emma Walkama arrived in Prescott, on Tuesday afternoon from New York and on Wednesday, afternoon, at the parsonage of the South Methodist church in West Prescott, was united in marriage to John Jackson, as employe of the Catoctin mine. Rev. C. A. Hyatt, of the South Methodist church, performed the ceremony. The bride and groom were children together, and the marriage yesterday was the culmination of a love affair which commenced in their boy hood and girlhood days.
April 25, 1904
Mrs. Floyd Burmister, aged 24 years, died at her home in Cherry creek last Friday of heart failure.
Three men charged with stealing chickens were brought in from Jerome last night by Deputy Sheriff Nevins.
M. S. Smith and Imogen E. Clark were married in Los Angeles last week. Mr. Smith is a well known resident of this county, having formerly been engaged in mining at Jerome, afterwards being proprietor of the Jerome Junction hotel, and is at present superintendent of the Jerome Canyon copper company. The bride has also been a resident of the county for some time.
Mrs. John Forsthe died very suddenly on Sunday morning at her home at Hooper of heart trouble. She was sick only a few hours. B. M. Maus & Co. were notified of the death and brought the remains to Prescott last evening, and the funeral took place this afternoon in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Deceased leaves a husband and several children. The family came to this county from Texas about four years ago and have resided here ever since, a daughter Miss Rosa for the becoming somewhat prominent from the fact of her carrying the mail between Goodwin and Hooper, making the ride daily – of forty five miles through storm or shine.
While strolling through the rocks yesterday at Point of Rocks, Julian Millard ran across a human skeleton. It had the appearance of having lain there for probably two or three years although portions of the hair were still intact and had appearance having belonged to an Indian.
April 26, 1904
Louise Gertrude Day, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Day died on Monday afternoon about four o’clock at the home of her parents in Prescott. Deceased was fifteen years and six months old and while she had been in delicate heath all of her life she was in the enjoyment of her usual health up to Saturday afternoon, when she was taken with an attack of heart trouble, and grew steadily worse until death resulted. She was a bright and amiable girl, beloved by all who knew here. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 27, at 10:30 from the Catholic church.
April 27, 1904
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Harrell went out to Poland, this morning where they will reside. Mr. Harrell surprised his friends in this section by returning from a trip to Bisbee, with a bride. The couple were married there three days ago … .
August J. Stromberg and Gertude M. Stromberg, were married today in this city. The groom is a member of the hospital corps at Whipple and the bride has been a resident of Prescott.
In addition to the cases heard yesterday afternoon by Judge Sloan, two divorce cases were tired and submitted as follows: Frank L. Lowe vs. Louisa Lowe, and May Braly vs. James Braly.
April 30, 1904
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hartman will celebrate their silver wedding on Monday. The couple has resided in Prescott for twenty six years and were married here on May 2, 1879.
The first mile of the street railroad will be completed this evening. The equipment has been shipped for some time and unless delayed by the machinist’s strike on the Santa Fe should arrive here in time to have a car in operation by May 20.
May 6, 1904
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lee, in Prescott, May 5, a daughter.
May 10, 1904
Miss Maude Walon died at Mercy hospital yesterday of consumption. Deceased was a native of Michigan. Her funeral took place this morning at 9:30 o’clock from the Catholic church.
May 11, 1904
Henry Brendel and Miss Mary Armstrong were married on Monday afternoon and have gone to Castle Creek hot springs to spend their honeymoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Millard celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage on Monday evening at their residence and entertained about twenty five of their friends on the occasion, in an informal manner.
May 12, 1904
Dog tax is due and payable now. Chief of Police Prince gives notice that all unlicensed canines will be shot. If you have a dog, which you value, pay the tax on him.
The remainder of May and June of the Prescott Journal Miner are not available on microfilm at Sharlot Hall Archives, so it was necessary to change to the Prescott Weekly Courier.
May 13, 1904
Mrs. Durius Logan yesterday received word of the death of her mother. Mrs. Cavanaugh at St. Louis. She was 71 years of age.
Miss Maud Whalin a native of Michigan died at Mercy Hospital yesterday of consumption. Today at 4:30 at the Catholic church a mass will be read for the repose of her soul and her remains will be in interred in the Citizens cemetery.
May 14, 1904
A man named Smith, from the Verde valley, died at the county hospital yesterday.
A. Pattorz, who died at the county hospital on Thur, was buried yesterday afternoon. Deceased was between 55 and 60 years old.
The body of the late Frank M. Knauer, who committed suicide at the Scopel house a few days since was shipped by express today to Calistoga, California.
May 20, 1904
From Saturday’s Daily.
Alexander Cottroz died Thursday at the county hospital of dropsy and was buried yesterday from the undertaking parlors of S. A. Logan.
Mrs. Amelia Coster, mother of Mrs. J. M. Watts of this city, died at Delphi, Indiana, May 3, aged 73 years. Mrs. Watts will leave for Delphi tomorrow.
Saturday last the will of the late Luther S. Knowles, who died at Camp Verde a short time ago, was admitted to probate. Letter testamentary were issued to his nephew Chas. G. Knowles of Fall River Wisconsin. The estate consists mostly of personal property.
In the issue of May 14, 1904 the Journal Miner announced that it would cease to appear as a daily paper, but would continue as a weekly, that suspension might be temporary and might be permanent. Business reasons are given for this action. The daily Journal Miner was one of our most valued exchanges and we very much regret that it will no longer be a daily guest on our exchange table. However we are sufficiently posted on the newspaper business to know that Mr. Martin can make more clear money out of his weekly than he can out of a daily paper in Prescott.
From Monday’s Daily.
Dr. Day reports the birth in this city May 13, 1904, of a daughter to the wife of Civil Engineer A. F. Hess.
May 27, 1904
Weather Bureau Report. - Cornville – Crops doing finely; warm days; light rains in valley’ heavy rains in mountains, making abundant stock water. – S. C. Dickinson.
Walnut Grove – The past week was warm and cloudy; light shower of rain on the 13th, but not enough to do any good, stock still dying.
Joseph Contreras infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Contreras died in west Prescott Sunday and was buried yesterday.
June 3, 1904
From Saturday’s Daily.
Yesterday morning Undertaker Logan shipped a casket to McCabe, a miner whose name was not learned having died there. His remains were interred near his home there.
From Monday’s Daily.
Born, - At Ash Fork, May 22 to the wife of Chas. Pitts, a son.
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Wade destroyed by fire at McCabe last Saturday. The fire was started by a rush of flames from the oven of the cook stove as it was opened by Mrs. Wade. She received painful burns.
From Tuesday’s Daily.
Born, in Prescott, May 28, 1904 to the wife of Chas. C. Ketter, a son.
June 17, 1904
The commencement exercise of St. Joseph’s Academy, which took place in the magnificent new academy building last Thursday evening, drew an attendance which certainly tested the seating capacity of the large hall.