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October 01, 1905
REMAINS INTERRED--Wm. Verren, who died at Poland of typhoid fever, was buried yesterday under the auspices of the Odd Fellows from the Maus undertaking parlors. The deceased was 28 years of age and was highly esteemed in that section. A wife and a child survive him.
DEAD AND ALONE--Michael Horan, who was found dead in a shed, in the rear of the Hoffman House, was buried yesterday from the Maus undertaking parlors. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict that death was caused by general debility.
DIVORCE GRANTED--A decree of divorce was granted yesterday to Helen Buster from Wm. Buster, on the grounds of desertion. The whereabouts of the defendant were unknown and summons was made by publication. Judgment was taken by default.
October 03, 1905
JEROME, Oct 2 JJ K. Smith, motorman, died of pneumonia at the Montana hotel, Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Miners Union. Rev. E. Owens delivered the sermon.
Holliday-Kirwagen Nuptials.
Wm. Holliday and Miss Rose Kirwagen were married Sunday night by Judge Hicks at Prescott. The ceremony took place in the cottage near the M. E. church, where they will make their home. The wedding being private only a few intimate friends were present. Mr. Holliday is a successful business man, and the bride is one of Jerome’s popular young ladies. Their host of friends wish them well.
SHOT AND KILLED IN COLD BLOOD Brutally murdered in cold blood was the tragic fate of James F. White of Prescott on Monday night, about forty miles from Tucson....James White was only 22 years old, and was the son of Mrs. Mary White, of Minnehaha....Young White left home about a year ago to try his fortune, and no word was heard from him until two weeks ago, when his mother received a letter from him...Now comes the sad news that he has met his death at the hands of an assassin.
October 05, 1905
DEATH CALLS THE WIFE OF GEO. B. ENSWORTH...After a lingering illness extending over the past three years, Marie B. Ensworth, the wife of George B. Ensworth, bookkeeper for the Samuel Hill Hardware Co., passed away yesterday morning...Mrs. Marie B. Ensworth was a native of Germany, but came with her parents in her infancy to Elmira, N.Y...The funeral will take place Friday morning at nine o'clock from her late residence, at 314 S. Alarcon street, and the remains will be shipped that day to Elmira for interment....
October 10, 1905
A Stranger's Death The remains of Frank Cox, a stranger in these parts aged thirty-five years, who died at the hospital in this city on Sunday last are at the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as his brother at Williams is heard from.
October 11, 1905
A HOME WEDDING A quiet home wedding was solemnized yesterday afternoon on North McCormick street, Rev. S. M. Cheek officiated. The happy couple were Dr. Rufus Edmunson, a well-known citizen of Prescott and Mrs. Katie Dunphy. The bride arrived Monday evening from Portland, Oregon, where the romance began which ended so happily yesterday. A few friends witnessed the ceremony.
October 12, 1905
Remains Interred The remains of Frank Cox will be interred today in the citizen's cemetery. Funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co., at nine o'clock.
October 14, 1905
Passes Away Joseph M. Hart, who arrived here recently from Mattoon, Ill., died at his residence in West Prescott yesterday. The remains will be embalmed by H. M. Maus & Co., undertakers and shipped to his home on Sunday next. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the local lodge will accompany his remains to the depot.
October 15, 1905
TO RETAIN CUSTODY OF HIS LITTLE DAUGHTER-- I. P. Burnett Beats a Habeas Corpus Writ--Application By Mother Is Denied By The Court...I. P. Burnett, was granted a divorce from Mrs. Burnett on the 10th day of June 1901 and granted the custody of the daughter, Jessie, then a child of tender years...
Funeral Announcement All members of Prescott Lodge No. 330 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are requested to meet at the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co. at 9 o'clock this morning to accompany the remains of the late brother Joseph M. Hart of Mattoon, Ill., to the depot.
FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral of the late Mrs. Pete Gautriaud will take place today. Sunday, at 3 p.m., from the Catholic Church. Friends and acquaintances invited to attend. Interment will be in the Citizen’s Cemetery.
October 17, 1905
Another Sad Fatality At 7 o'clock this morning the old shaft was the scene of another sad accident...This time the unfortunate man was Thomas A. Hart, whose home is in Shasta county California...Mr. Hart was a young man of 26 years of age, and was an honest, sober, and industrious man...He leaves a wife and little son in California to mourn his departure. One of his friends sent her the sad message immediately, and it is expected that she will request them to send the remains home as soon as the body can be prepared for shipment.
To Ship Remains. The remains of H. H. Elliott, who died in the hospital on Saturday last, will be shipped to Little Rock, Arkansas, today on the northbound from the undertaking parlors of H. M Maus & Co.
Dies at Hospital. Robert H. Bilbert, aged 57 years, died at the hospital yesterday. The deceased was born in Illinois, and had a large acquaintance in this section, where he lived for a number of years. His remains will be interred in the citizens' cemetery today.
October 18, 1905
Remains Shipped The body of Joseph Hart, who was killed at the mine yesterday morning by falling down the shaft, was shipped to Redding, Cali. this morning, where friends will take charge of the remains.
Father of Twin Girls E. L. Short, train dispatcher of the S. F. P. and P., is the happiest and proudest man in town. He is the father of two bouncing baby girls, who arrived at his residence early yesterday morning. Mother and children are dong well.
HELD FOR GRAND JURY. The preliminary examination of two men in the vicinity of the Schuerman house on or about September 22 was held in the courthouse yesterday at 2 p.m. The evidence developed no new details of the crime other than what has already been published. The prisoner was bound over to appear before the next Grand Jury by Justice of the Peace Talbot. This bail was fixed at $475, which up to the hour of going to press he had not furnished. He had no attorney to represent him, and made no statement.
October 21, 1905
JEROME, Oct 20. Two marriages within two days, and one of them spiced with romantic flavor, is the record of Jerome this week, a town that furnishes more cases of matrimony than any other part of the county. The latest sensation is the marriage of Miss Emma E. Rueger, who was married today at the Congregational parsonage to Mr. Clarence Willis Bohannan, of San Jose.
Downey-Martin Nuptials Grayson L. Martin was united in marriage last night to Miss Vera Downey at the home of Mrs. Bell, the Rev. Owens pronouncing the solemn words that joined the couple in wedlock.
October 25, 1905
Sudden Death. A Mexican laborer, name unknown, dropped dead in the vicinity of the section house in north Prescott last evening about 6 o'clock. The apparent cause of death was heart disease.
Death of Infant. The infant baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Broaded died yesterday about noon. Funeral will take place today at 9:30 o'clock from the family residence on North Alarcon street. Interment will be in the citizen's cemetery.
October 26, 1905
Bob Brow, one of the proprietors of the Palace hotel, received a very unique present yesterday from Grant Carter, of Kirkland valley. It was a white quail killed by Grant in Kirkland valley, the first specimen of the kind ever found in these parts, or in fact anywhere as far as the knowledge of our local nimrods extends.
October 27, 1905
The remains of John Bauder, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. K. Miller, near Santa Maria, on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, arrived here on the northbound yesterday accompanied by his son, J. P. Bauder, of this city. The deceased was born in the city of Pittsburg, Pa, on April 2, 1830, in which place he resided until the early ‘50’s when he emigrated [sic] to California, where he followed mining for a number of years and was very successful... Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Miss Nydia L. Boggs with her mother has come to Prescott from Tucson to make further proof of her claims to the estate of the late Theodore W. Boggs … Estimates of the estate place it all the way between $10,000 to $150,000.
November 02, 1905
Proofs of Death. The officers of the local lodge of the A.O.U. W. are in receipt of the proofs of death of S. L. Riley, a member of the lodge who was murdered in Mexico some time ago.
November 05, 1905
Juan Mirabel Shot And Fatally Wounded — Murder Attempted at Jerome By The Paramour of Victim’s Wife — As he was entering his own home Juan Mirabel was shot and fatally wounded last evening at 8:45 o’clock at Jerome by Peter Abeyia, who was in the house with Abeyia’s wife … .
Nov 09 1905
Miss Hall in Phoenix — Sharlot M. Hall, one of the best known woman writers in the Pacific coast, whose home is in the Agua Fria valley, is visiting with friends in Phoenix …
November 11, 1905
Harry Gallagher, generally known as Harry Hill, dropped dead in the bar room of the Palace hotel last evening about 10:45 o’clock of heart trouble … The remains were taken to the F. F. Nevin undertaking parlors from whence the funeral will be held. Up to the hour of going to press, funeral arrangements had not been made nor the hour of burial announced.
In the district court yesterday Cora E. Ready was granted a divorce from S. S. Ready.
November 14, 1905
Levi Woolenberg, a pioneer merchant and one of the most respected citiens [sic] of this city died last evening at 3:45 o’clock … He was born in Poland about 73 years ago, and came to Prescott from California in the year 1875, engaging in the general merchandise business with his brother … .His wife preceded him to the great beyond about 18 months ago, and he leaves surviving him two daughters. Mrs. Sophie Blumberg, the wife of A. Blumberg, the dry good merchant in the Bank of Arizona building, and Miss Nettie Wollenberg, who is interested with him in his business establishment … The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the late residence, and the remains conveyed to the depot whence they will be shipped to San Francisco for interment.
FELL DOWNSHAFT AND IS FATALLY INJURED — Accident to Peter V. Sorenson on Sunday – Dies Last Evening At the Hospital In Prescott — His remains were taken in charge by the F. F. Nevin undertaking establishment, from whence the funeral will take place tomorrow.
The funeral of Henry Gallagher, who died on Saturday night last of heart failure, took place yesterday afternoon. Interment was had in the citizens’ cemetery.
George W. Whittaker and Martha E. Davison were married in this city on Saturday last by Rev. E. B. Taft of the Baptist church.
November 15, 1905
FIRST STREET CAR RUNS TO FORT WHIPPLE – Notable Event In The Progress Of the City — Prominent Citizens View The Work At Post.
In the district court yesterday Norma R. Gibbons was granted a divorce from Warren E. Gibbons.
J.F. Wilson was granted a divorce from Hattie Wilson, and Lizzie Johnson was given a divorce from Robert E. Johnson and awarded the custody of her two children.
November 16, 1905
COURT NOTES – The grand jury made a partial report yesterday, returning the following indictments: John Skaggs, murder, William B. Oliphint, murder … A divorce was granted L. P. Bristowe from Lillie Bristowe.
HOMESTEAD SET APART – A decree of the Probate Court setting aside 147.22 acres of land one mile northwest of Prescott belonging to the estate of John F. Morrell, deceased as a homestead, for the sole use and benefit of Melvina C. Morrell, surviving widow of the deceased, was filed in the office of the Recorder yesterday.
November 17, 1905
… The bride, who was Miss Mattie E. Davidson, the popular and handsome postmistress at Big Bug, had refused the hand of many a wealthy man. Therefore everyone supposed, she had decided to pass the remainder of her life in single blessedness. Mr. George Whittaker, a very popular mining man of Alto camp, made up his mind to capture the queen of the Butternut.
November 19, 1905
Prefers Bride to Army – Private Joseph A Merrill, Troop L. 5th Cavalry, had been absent without leave from his troop post and duties for several days. He was recently married to a Miss Irvine of Prescott, and as it is rumored that she left for Los Angeles a few days ago, it is presumed that he intends to join her. He will be dropped as a deserter at the expiration of ten days.
November 21, 1905
Romulus Windes, son of Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Windes, died yesterday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock at the Mercy hospital … His remains were shipped to Tempe last evening on the southbound, where interment will take place.
November 26, 1906
E. R. Sullivan, the wellknown mining man of this county, was married on November 20, to Miss Mollie Casey at her home near Nocksville, North Carolina … Mr. Sullivan will return about May 1.
November 28, 1905
Pedro Abeyta was yesterday convicted in the District County of murder in the second degree for the shooting to death of Juan Mirabel on the night of November 4 last at Jerome.
A marriage license was issued by the probate judge on Saturday last to Floyd Burmister of the Agua Fria valley and Miss Mary Allen of Cherry creek.
November 30, 1905
The engagement is announced of Miss Rilly Dreyer, sister of Sam Dreyer, of the Model Cash Grocery, to Jacob Blumberg, also a member of the same firm.
December 03, 1905
REMAINS SENT HOME — The remains of Wayne Frost, who died on Friday afternoon, were shipped yesterday from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co. to the home of his parents at Vicksburg, Michigan. The deceased was about 23 years of age, had resided in this section for the past six months, during which time he had been a sufferer from tuberculosis which was the immediate cause of his death.
December 07, 1905
Laid at Rest — The funeral of the late J. W. Long was held yesterday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Frank Nevin. Interment was had in the citizens’ cemetery …
December 08, 1905
A VICTIM OF DROPSY — Charles Shields, who has been employed at the Palace and Wellington for several years, died of dropsy yesterday morning at 9 o’clock at Mercy hospital …
Funeral Announcement-- The funeral of the late James W. McLinden, who died from heart disease in the restaurant of the Scopel hotel on Tuesday evening last, will take place from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus and Co., on Saturday morning next at 10 o’clock. Services will be held in the Catholic church, from whence the remains will be taken to the citizens’ cemetery, where interment will take place.
December 09, 1905
THE FOSTER ESTATE — In the probate court yesterday, A. A. Johns, administrator of the estate of J. Frank Foster, deceased, filed his final account of the administration … .which will be distributed among his brothers and sisters, who are residents of the states of Indiana and Illinois.
Charles W. Holton, who died on Thursday afternoon at 131 North Summit street of pulmonary tuberculosis was a native of Detroit, Mich and was aged about 25 years … The funeral service will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock in the chapel of the Maus undertaking parlors, and the remains will be shipped to Detroit, Mich …
December 10, 1905
Funeral Today — The interment of the late Charles Shields will take place this afternoon from the Odd Fellows’ hall under the auspices of the Eagle’s, of which lodge the deceased was a member, and under the direction of F. F. Nevin, the undertaker …
December 17, 1905
Probate Matters — Judge Hicks yesterday granted an order to H. M. Gibbes, administrator of the estate of the late W. M. Munds, to compromise a note due for the face value of the same …
Mismated [sic] Couple — In the district court yesterday the case of Hattie Bill against George Bill was placed on the calendar, and default entered against the defendant …
Wedding Today — Judge Hicks leaves this morning for Skull valley and this evening will unite in marriage Alfred Stepp and Miss Moffet, both of whom reside in that locality …
Cupid Was Wrong — In the district court yesterday a decree of divorce was granted to Jane Elizabeth Kaeting from A. C. Kaeting …
December 20, 1905
COURT NOTES — A divorce was granted to William Larkin from Nellie Larkin, on the ground of desertion, Reese M. Ling Plaintiff.
Coming Wedding — A marriage license was issued yesterday by Judge Hicks, authorizing the wedding of Dixon Fagerberg and Miss Amy Nelson. The event is scheduled to take place today.
December 21, 1905
New Hospital — Bids will be opened tomorrow for the construction of the new military hospital at Fort Whipple. The site of this addition to the post will be at a point at the terminus of the street car line …
December 27, 1905
FOUND DEAD — An unknown Mexican was found dead near the railroad track at Cedar Glade on Christmas Day, and was buried yesterday at the expense of Yavapai county, Interment was made at Ash Fork.
December 28, 1905
Dies at Asylum — George Gibes, who was taken to the insane asylum at Phoenix several years ago, died at that institution recently, Gibes had been violent for some time, and his death was expected.
December 31, 1905
DEATH OF JEROME YOUNG WOMAN SUDDEN — Mother Ill And Not Able to Attend Funeral — A Twin Brother Died Recently of Same Disease … Although she had been ill for several days, the death of Miss Grace Braham, age 18 years at Jerome, which occurred Friday was sudden, as she had not been confined to her room until about two hours before she passed away … The cause of the girl’s death was typhoid pneumonia, with which a twin brother died in October. The mother is now ill with the same disease, and was not able to attend the funeral of her daughter, which was held yesterday afternoon.