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01 January 1907
EARL SPARKS SHOOTS L. ANDRE — As Result of Quarrel Andre Dies From Bullet Wound Between The Eyes – With his life-blood dying the snow and a jagged hole in his forehead where a .45-caliber bullet had plowed its way into his brain, Louis Andre, a painter, 39 years of age, died last night in front of the Voge Wholesale Liquor House on Montezuma street, as the result of being shot by Earl Sparks, at 10:30 o’clock, following a quarrel between the two men a short time previous … His remains were conveyed to the Ruffner undertaking establishment where an inquest will be held this morning. Sparks was locked up in the city jail, pending the result of the inquest.
PHOENIX COUPLE TO WED IN THIS CITY TODAY –B. M. Goldwater, brother of Morris Goldwater, Mayor of Prescott, and Miss Josephine Williams will be united in marriage at St. Paul’s Episcopal church in this city today, Rev. Father Bennett officiating.
MARRIED IN HOTEL — Yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Burke Hotel parlors, Emil A. Holden and Miss Rose Serronde were united in the bond of matrimony.
02 January 1907
SHOOTS HERSELF IN HEAD WITH PISTOL – After indulging in an overdose of intoxicating beverages, celebrating the dying of the year 1906, Lottie Lewis, a resident of the Tenderloin district of Jerome, pulled a pistol from the pocket from the pocket of her skirt with the intention of “shooting in” the New Year. Instead Lottie shot herself in the chin, the bullet passing upward through the brain, death ensuing some seven minutes later … The deceased was a stranger in Jerome having arrived there from Los Angeles only two weeks ago. Nothing is known of her previous history, and it is not known whether any relatives survive her.
PRESCOTT DOCTOR SUCCUMBS TO DISEASE –S.V. Fitzsimmons Dies Of Tuberculosis Yesterday … Deceased was about 36 years, and a native of Nebraska … He was a member of the Elks and Eagles lodges of this city, under the joint auspices of which his remains will be interred tomorrow.
03 January 1907
Sarah E. Mitchell was one of the pioneer women of the Territory. She came here at an early age and shared in all the hardships and privations of the early settlers. She died at her home on North McCormick street June 29, 1904, leaving no relatives surviving her in this Territory, and although diligent search has been made in her native state Kentucky, for her relatives, none were found to claim her estate, which was turned in to the county treasury yesterday after final settlement of all claims in accordance with the provisions of the Territorial statute.
04 January 1907
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Walter Medin and Miss Myrtle Hanson of Poland (Mining camp near Big Bug, Yavapai Co., Arizona)
05 January 1907
FUNERAL TODAY – The funeral of the late Samuel Wells, who died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Forsythe, near Dewey, about midnight, Wednesday, will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be held in the Citizen’s cemetery.
06 January 1907
STORK VISITS –At 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon, the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martinez, on South Granite street, leaving a 10 pound baby boy.
PROBATE MATTERS – In the Probate Court, yesterday, Judge J. J. Hawkins was appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Stoddard, deceased. The estate consists of valuable mining property in the McCabe and Mayer section.
FUNERAL NOTICE – The funeral of the late Jack Thorne will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Ruffner undertaking parlors on South Cortez street. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
08 January 1907
PROBATE BUSINESS –In the Probate Court, yesterday, Lydia L. Boggs, administrator of the estate of Theodore Boggs, deceased, filed her final report of administration with a petition for the distribution of the residue of the estate. The hearing of the petition was set for January 19. John A. Thorne, guardian of the estate of the Thorne minors, filed a petition praying for an order of sale of the real estate belonging to the estate, which was granted.
Judge J. J. Hawkins qualified as administrator of the estate of Henry Stoddard, deceased, by filling his bond and oath of office, and M. J. Hickey Horace Bowdre and P. J. Farley were appointed appraisers of the estate.
PIONEER SANTA FE EMPLOYEE DIES –Sunday afternoon, at 5 o’clock Walter Clifford Sanders died at the Mercy Hospital, after an illness of only two weeks … Deceased was 54 years of age and a native of Worchester Mass. His remains will be interred this afternoon in the Masonic cemetery, under the auspices of that order, of which he was a member...
10 January 1907
PROBATE COURT –Yesterday in the Probate Court, the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Joseph Finnegan, deceased, was returned, filed and recorded and a notice to the creditors of the estate ordered published.
William B. Sheibly filed a petition for letters of administration in the matter of the estate of Emma E. Sheibly, deceased.
M’CABE COUPLE WED — Yesterday afternoon, in the parlors of the Burke Hotel, Joseph S. Flammer and Mrs., Maude E. Bigham were united in the bonds of matrimony.
12 January 1907
PROBATE BUSINESS – Yesterday, in the Probate Court, J. O. Carter qualified as special administrator of the estate of Anna V. Isler, deceased and A. A. Moore, S. A. D. Jackson and George Merwin were appointed appraisers of the estate.
The Final accounts of H. R. Rich, administrator of the estate of Ben Clay, deceased, were allowed and settled. The administrator was charged with having received $4312.31 and credited with having paid out $2,895.48 leaving a balance of cash on hand in the sum of $1,416.83, which amount together with an undivided one-half interest in a business block in Jerome, valued at $2,500, was distributed to Ernest Edward Clay, minor, son of deceased, who was a widower at the time of his death in Los Angeles, July 7, 1905
13 January 1907
Probate Court Business – Yesterday in the Probate Court, the accounts of W. K. Flora, administrator of the estate of Arthur Bussey, deceased, were approved and settled.
15 January 1907
FOREST RETURNS FROM COAST A BENEDICT … When John C. Forest, left Prescott, some days ago, for Santa Monica it was given that the Deputy District Attorney had gone there “merely on a pleasure trip.”... Mr. Forest went to Santa Monica a widower, and returned a benedict having been united in marriage at Los Angeles, during his absence from this city, to Miss Annie B. Suits, daughter of Mrs. M. Suits, of Fourth street, Santa Monica.
PROBATE BUSINESS – In the Probate Court, yesterday, the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Henry Stoddard, deceased was filed and recorded and notice to creditors ordered published …
MINER FALLS DOWN SHAFT AND IS KILLED –Fatal Accident Occurs Sunday at McCabe Mine … With a cry of horror, on his lips, L Seashigliny, a Swiss miner, employed at the McCabe mine fell down the compartment shaft of that property Sunday, at noon and was instantly killed, his skull being crushed, his neck, arm and leg broken in the fall … The unfortunate victim of the fatal fall was about 35 years of age. He has a brother, an employe [sic] of the Trinity Lumber company, residing at Redding, who has been notified of the accident. The remains of Scashigliny were interred at McCabe yesterday.
HUSBAND DEAD, WIFE AND SON MAY DIE – At an early hour, Sunday morning, Frank Stephens, foreman of the Golden Idol mine, died at his home in Cherry Creek, after a brief illness The immediate cause of death was pneumonia. His remains were interred yesterday afternoon in the cemetery in Cherry Creek, the funeral being attended by almost the entire population, of the Creek. A sad circumstance connected with his death is the fact that his wife and son, his only surviving relatives are both confined to their beds, suffering from the same disease, his wife being so seriously ill that her death is expected, at any moment... Neither have been informed of the death of the faithful husband and parent. Deceased was aged about 55 years and a man commanding the respect and esteem of all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He came here with his wife and son from Colorado, about three years ago, engaging in mining in the district where his death occurred, following that occupation ever since his arrival.
16 January 1907
NOTICE TO CREDITORS – ESTATE OF JOEL H. BROWN, deceased …
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF Yavapai county, Arizona Territory. In the matter of the Estate of George L. Throne, Frank v. Throne, Ruth M. Throne and Abbie M. Throne, Minors … .
17 January 1907
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO INSTALL OFFICERS – The new officers to be installed are N. A. Vyne, chancellor commander; P. E. Andrews, vice chancellor; A. L. Little, Prelate; Frank Henderson, master-at-arms; H. D. Aitken, master of exchequer, and L. O. Tucker, keeper of records and seal …
PROBATE MATTERS In the Probate Court, yesterday, W. K. Flora, administrator of the estate of Arthur Bussey, deceased, received his final discharge as such administrator.
James H. Mulrein filed a petition praying for his appointment as administrator of the estate of Mrs. Mary E. Mulrein, deceased.
19 January 1907
ESTATE OF WOMAN MAIL CARRIER, VALUED AT $400, RECORDED — Yesterday in the Probate Court the inventory and appraisement of the estate Anna V. Isler, deceased, was returned and recorded … .
20 January 1907
SETTLEMENT AND ACCOUNT OF ESTATE MADE IN PROBATE COURT -- … of the estate of Theodore Boggs, deceased, was postponed without date, on account of the non-arrival of some necessary papers from the attorneys of the executrix and legatee in Tucson.
… The fifth annual account and report of Hattie M. Rodgers, guardian of the estate of Belle Rodgers and Mary E. Rodgers, minors, was allowed approved and settled …
Armand D. Cailletau was appointed special administrator of the estate of Louis Andre, deceased.
Kirkland Visitor – Mrs. Grant Carter came in yesterday from Kirkland, to join her husband, who is here receiving medical attention for blood poison in his right hand.
23 January 1907
A Son and Heir – Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Thomas of Mount Vernon street, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born Sunday afternoon.
FUNERAL NOTICE – Died; Mrs. E. Densmore. Age 74, Died January 22, 1907. Funeral service will be held today, January 23, at 3:30 p.m. from G. C. Ruffner’s undertaking parlors. Interment at Citizen’s Cemetery.
PROBATE COURT BUSINESS – … W. W. Nichols, administrator of the estate of L. M. Olden, deceased, filed a petition asking for authority to enter into a bond and contract for the sale of mines belonging to the estate, located in the Squaw Peak district.
25 January 1907
GROVER BRISTOWE IS LAID REST – Funeral services over the remains of Grover Bristowe, took place yesterday afternoon, a 3 o’clock under the auspices of the Baptist church, Rev. E. B. Taft officiating. Interment was in the Citizen’s Cemetery.
26 January 1907
Harvey House Man Weds – Thomas F. Brioady, the popular manager of the Harvey eating house here and Miss Lulu Jane Barker, were united in marriage at Ash Fork, January 23, Justice of the Peace Kraemer officiating.
27 January 1907
Storks Visits – The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy N. Woodling on Carleton street yesterday afternoon, leaving a boy.
PROBATE BUSINESS -- … appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs. Mary E. Mulrein deceased and a notice to creditors of the estate was ordered published.
C. H. Hooker Walter C. Miller and H. P. Merrill of Jerome were appointed appraisers of the estate of Eunice Kelly, minor.
Mrs. Kate S. Iler qualified as guardian of the estate of Emil and Alice Iler, minors.
29 January 1907
WIFE BEATER IS GIVEN SIX MONTHS – Sobbing as if his heart would break, and followed by the tearful wife, he assaulted with a cane, while inebriated, Sunday, L. Butts was escorted from the court of Justice of the Peace McLane …
31 January 1907
PROBATE BUSINESS -- … H. M. Gibbes administrator of the estate of W. M. Munds, deceased, received his final discharge as such administrator.
02 February 1907
RUDY-HAMILTON NUPTIALS IN LOS ANGELES … Joe Rudy, aged 27, a well known cattleman of the Kirkland Valley, and Miss Effel Hamilton, aged 18 of Kirkland were united in marriage at Los Angeles, Wednesday evening, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Warren F. Day at the Y.W.C.A. Boarding Hall, where the bride has been residing the past three months …
03 February 1907
FUNERAL NOTICE – Died, February 2, 1907, Samuel Gleason. Funeral services Sunday at 4 p.m. from the G.C. Ruffner funeral chapel. Interment Citizen’s Cemetery …
05 February 1907
CHINESE COOK HANGS HIMSELF – Disheartened at his ill-luck at cards, and his failure to secure sufficient money to take him back to the Flowery Kingdom, Yee Yup, aged 57 member of the Hop Wo Tong, committed suicide … .
PROBATE BUSINESS – Yesterday in the probate court the final account of Peter A. Gautriand, executor of the last will and testament of Mrs. Isidora A. Gautriand, deceased was allowed …
FUNERAL OF MRS. STEPHENS – The funeral of the late Mrs. Frank Stephens, who died Saturday morning in Cherry Creek, tool place Sunday afternoon from the Stephens home in that place … She was proceeded to the grave about three weeks ago, by her husband …
06 February 1907
Married At The Home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest – Miller – Goodman Wedding At Willow Creek Monday – Yesterday evening at 7 o’clock, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest, in West Prescott, was the scene of a quiet wedding, when James Pollard and Miss Dora E. Randall were united in the bonds of matrimony … .Charles C. Miller and Mrs. Mary Jane Goodman were married at the home of the bride in Willow Creek, Monday, at high noon …
09 February 1907
Stork Visits – The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jessen Thursday morning leaving an eleven pound girl.
12 February 1907
ANOTHER SECRET MARRIAGE – Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kelly, who were secretly united in marriage February 5, by Rev. E. B. Taft …
PROBATE BUSINESS – Yesterday in probate court, George C. Ruffner, administrator of the estate of J. C. Weigel, deceased, filed an account and report of his administration the hearing of which was set for February 18.
A marriage license was issued to James A. Landerslager and Miss Louise Emanuel of this city, and W. H. Marum and Frances Eveline Bouchard of Hillside.
13 February 1907
DIES OF OLD AGE – James Easto, aged about 71 years, and a native of England, died yesterday morning, in the hospital, which he entered only a few days ago, suffering from general debility, superinduced [sic] by old age …
14 February 1907
POPULAR MAYER COUPLE PLIGHT TROTH – Among the notable social events of the season at Mayer was the marriage Sunday, at high noon, of Arthur L. Baker and Miss Lulu Mazie Young …
16 February 1907
TO ATTEND FUNERAL – Mr. and Mrs. Mike Enright, Mrs. E. J. Lane, Hugh Burns, Ed Peterson and Carl and Earl Edwards arrived in this city last night from McCabe, for the purpose of attending the funeral of the 16-year daughter of Albert Lazard of this city, who died at Tempe …
17 February 1907
A Wellness Visitor – Mrs. J. V. Dickson of Skull Valley presented her husband with a bright-eyed baby girl on Friday morning, at the home of Mrs. J. L. Rounds, on North Mount Vernon street. The little one has already been given the euphonious name of Frances Allene.
19 February 1907
MRS G. WOODLING IS LAID TO REST – With her honeymoon scarcely over, all that was mortal of Mrs. George W. Woodling, nee Bessie Burke, who died Sunday morning, at 7 o’clock was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in the Citizen’s cemetery …
23 February 1907
FUNERAL NOTICE – The funeral of Lew Chung, Chinese, will take place Sunday afternoon, February 24, at 2 o’clock p.m. from the residence of the deceased on Granite street, under the auspices of the Chinese Masonic lodge of this city. Interment will be in the Citizen’s cemetery.
24 February 1907
THOMAS ROBINSON SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS-- … Thomas D. Robinson succumbed to a severe attack of inflammation of the bowels, last evening, at 8 o’clock in the Mercy hospital … Deceased was born in this city, twenty-nine years ago. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Robinson, old and highly respected residents of Kirkland …
Philip Brady Dead – Yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, the death of Phillip Brady occurred in the Mercy hospital, after an illness dating back to last December. Deceased was aged about 64 years and a native of Cavan county, Ireland … .
To Ship Remains – The remains of Albert Anderson who died in the Mercy hospital …
MAKE GRUESOME DISCOVERY AT SUMMIT –Decayed Remains of a White Man Found Yesterday – Decomposed beyond recognition, and in an advanced stage of decay, the remains of a man were found yesterday afternoon, about 1:30 o’clock, by Conductor B. B. Brown of the S.F.P & P., about seventy-five yards north of the switch at Summit, in the Iron Springs neighborhood … The remains were interred where found, under the direction of H. M. Maus & Co., of this city.
26 February 1907
BIG BUG COUPLE WED – Last evening, at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. L. W. Wheatley pronounced the fateful words that joined as man and wife Miss Jane Ellen Ryan and Alfred Herman Nelson, both of Big Bug …
02 March 1907
G. B. HENEAGE DIES IN CROWN KING –Was Sufferer From The Dread White Plague –The remains of the late Guy B. Heneage, who died at Crown King Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, were brought here yesterday to be prepared for interment by H. M. Maus & Co...Deceased was aged about 35 years. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis from which he had been a sufferer for many years …
Buried Today – The funeral of the late Willy Peterson who died on the train at Point of Rocks from tuberculosis, will take place this afternoon. Interment will be had in the Citizens’ cemetery.
Funeral Yesterday – The funeral of the late Phil Brady took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment was had in the Citizens’ cemetery. Deceased was an old-timer of his county and had been engaged in placer mining on Lynx creek for more than twenty years prior to his death.
05 March 1907
B. S. BLANCHARD DIES – B. S. Blanchard, aged 71 years, and a native of Kentucky, died in the hospital Sunday afternoon after a short illness. His death was due to general debility and old age. He was an ex-Confederate soldier, and a man who commanded the highest respect wherever known. His remains were taken in charge by the undertaking establishment of H. M. Maus & Co... Funeral announcement will be made later.
10 March 1907
DIES AT HOSPITAL – Edward Brinkman, an old resident of this part of the Territory, died at the Mercy hospital, last evening, at 11:30 o’clock from muratic [sic] poisoning.
FUNERAL NOTICE –The funeral of the late Henry N. Tharsing will take place this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock from the H. M Maus & Co. chapel. Interment in the Citizens’ cemetery …
12 March 1907
OWEN J. THOMAS IS LAID TO REST -- … Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock, the remains of Owen J. Thomas were conveyed to their last resting place in the Citizens’ cemetery, from the Ruffner undertaking establishment …
14 March 1907
John L. Zook And Miss Alma Rogers Are United – Tuesday, at high noon, the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Crowl, near Dewey, was the scene of a quiet wedding, when Rev. E. Owens of Humboldt pronounced the fateful words that made John L Zook and Miss Alma Rogers man and wife …
AGED J. A. CONLEE DIES AT THE HOSPITAL –Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock J. A. Conlee died in the hospital, after a brief illness … .Deceased was aged about 75 years and a native of Illinois … .Announcement of the funeral arrangements will be made later.
15 March 1907
PRESCOTT COUPLE WED AT HIGH NOON – Yesterday at high noon, Miss Flora E. Thomas was united in marriage to E. H. Darrow, who recently arrived from Los Angeles to claim his bride.
17 March 1907
FUNERAL NOTICE – The funeral of the late Frank Genung will take place from Ruffner’s chapel, this afternoon, at 4 o’clock …
19 March 1907
DRUNKEN MEXICAN IS BURNED TO DEATH – The charred remains of the Mexican burned beyond recognition, were recovered from the ruins Sunday … A casket was shipped from this city to Ash Fork and the unfortunate Mexican was laid to rest at the expense of the county.
MINER WILSON MET A HORRIBLE DEATH –That M. A. Wilson, the mine owner, whose mangled remains were found in a tunnel in his mine, near Goddard, Saturday, met with a death of torture, is apparent from the shape in which the body was found … The remains were intered [sic] near the deceased’s tent, about 150 years from the mouth of the tunnel, by the officers and coroner’s jury, which rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts stated.
OHIOAN DIES HERE – Yesterday evening, at 11 o’clock Mrs. Olive J. Erkhard died at her resident in West Prescott, as the result of a long illness from tuberculosis. Deceased was 26 years of age, and a native of Ohio … Her remains were taken in charge by the undertaking establishment of H. M. Maus & Co., and are being held awaiting interment, until her relatives in Ohio are heard from.
21 March 1907
PIONEER YAVAPAI RESIDENT IS DEAD –Ed. Gillespie Succumbs to Attack of Heart Disease –Yesterday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock Ed. Gillespie died at the Mercy hospital, after a brief illness of only a few weeks … Deceased was aged about 64 years, and had been a resident of the Territory for the past twenty-three years. At the age of 21 he emigrated from his birthplace of Donegal, Ireland, to California … Funeral services will be held in the Catholic church at 10 o’clock this morning where the body will rest until 4 o’clock in the afternoon, when the funeral will take place, interment in the Citizen’s cemetery.
23 March 1907
TO ACCOMPANY REMAINS – Mrs. J. W. Lindsay of Urichsville, Ohio, arrived here last night to accompany the remains of her daughter, Mrs. Olive Erhard, who recently died here to Ohio for interment. She will also take with her the 6-year-old son who survives Mrs. Erhard.
27 March 1907
CHINESE INTERED [sic] –Yesterday afternoon, at 9 o’clock the remains of Lon Gong, Chinese who died in Ash Fork, Saturday evening last, supposedly from an overdose of morphine or some kindred drug, were intered(sic) in the Citizen’s cemetery.
30 March 1907
PATRICK T. HARKINS DEPARTS THIS LIFE – After a lingering illness of over a year, due to the inroads upon a once strong and vigorous constitution made by tuberculosis, Patrick T. Harkins died yesterday at noon, at his home on south Marina street … The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o’clock from the parlors of H. M. Maus & Co … .will escort the remains to the last resting place in the Citizen’s cemetery …