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April 1, 1908
Page 1.5 Dead of Debility — John R. Terry died in the hospital, yesterday morning at 8 o’clock, after an illness of only a few weeks. His death was due in general debility. He was aged 71 years and a native of Louisiana. He had resided in this county fifteen years, following the occupation of a placer miner. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial.
Page 4.1 OCTAVE SCENE OF FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY — Francisco Arrealanes Kills Jesus Sandoval and Escapes — Conflicting stories as to cause of the Crime—Reports of a killing that seems to have many elements of self defense reached the sheriff’s office yesterday from Octave, telling of the death of Jesus Sandoval at the hands of Francisco Arrealanes, another Mexican, who used a pistol in his defense of Sandoval’s wife and himself with deadly effect….A second story in reference to the shooting, telephoned to the Journal-Miner last night, was to the effect that Arrealanes and Sandoval’s wife had been found in a compromising position and that when Sandoval attacked his wife and the alleged paramour Arrealanes shot him. The truth of the story could not be verified last night
Page 4.2 PROBATE COURT A decree was made and entered in the probate court yesterday terminating the life estate of James C. Otis, deceased, in the west 16X20 feet of lot 5, in Block D. West Prescott.
The second annual account of H. William Stevens, guardian of the estate of Dan Miller, Insane, was allowed, approved and settled.
An order was made directing that notice to creditors of the estate of Lucy J. Chenowith, deceased, be published in the Southwestern Stockman, a Maricopa county newspaper, the estate being located in that county.
M. B. Hazeltine qualified as guardian of the estate of Sarah F. Stees, incompetent, by filing a bond of $12,000 with Hugo Richards and E. W. Wells as sureties.
Page 5.2 ACUTE ATTACK OF STOMACH TROUBLE PROVES FATAL —Mrs. J. H. Wright, Aged 64, dies After a Long Illness —Had Resided in the County for Past 20 years. Mrs. J. H. Wright died at her home on Marina street, yesterday morning at 9 o’clock, as the result of an acute attack of stomach trouble from which she had been a sufferer, intermittently, for several years. She was aged 64 years and a native of Missouri. She came to Prescott with her husband in 1888, after his appointment as associate justice of the supreme court of the Territory by President Cleveland. She had resided here ever since. Her husband preceded her to the grave three years ago since when her health has been on the decline. Surviving she leaves two sons and two daughters, E. S. Wright and H. F. Wright and Miss Mary Wright, residing here and Mrs. R. O. Jackson of Indianapolis, Indiana…Her remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the local lodge of Odd Fellows of which her son, E. S. Wright, ex-county treasurer, is a member. The date of the funeral will be announced later.
Page 5.3 LAID TO REST — The remains of Daniel Allen who died Sunday afternoon, were laid to rest in the Citizens’ cemetery yesterday morning at 10 o’clock in the presence of a large number of friends of deceased. Funeral services at the Catholic church preceded the interment services. Rev. Father Mandin officiating at the church and grave. The funeral was under the direction of the Maus & Shannon undertaking establishment. D. J. Ryan, E. J. F. Horne, John Duke, John Cashman, Louis LaBarr and Joseph Avilla acted as pall bearers.
April 2, 1908
Page 4.4 PROBATE COURT -- H. William Stevens, administrator of the estate of Guadalupe Bernal, deceased, filed his first annual account and report in the probate court yesterday, the hearing of which was set for April 11. Final account of Jennie Briggs, administratrix of the estate of Clarence P. Briggs, deceased, was allowed, approved and settled. The administratrix was charged with having received $2,465.39 and credited with having paid out $1,515.39, leaving a balance on hand of $950. In accordance with the Territorial statute which provides that in the case of heirs of collateral kindred those of half blood shall receive has as much as those of full blood, the balance of $950 was distributed one half to Jennie Briggs, mother of deceased, the other half being divided between the brother and sister, half brother and the children of a half brother and half sister of deceased.
April 3, 1908
Page 1.6 PUT ON WATER TRAINS — Owing to the scarcity of water along the main line of the Santa Fe, two water trains will be started by the S. F. P. & P. railroad today between Del Rio and Ash Fork. The trains and crews will leave here this morning for Del Rio to commence the delivery, daily of forty cars of water to the Santa Fe at the Forks. These trains were pulled off after the recent storms, it being then believed by the Santa Fe management that the wells and ponds along the line would furnish sufficient water until the summer rains. It is probable that both trains will be kept in service several months or at least until after the heavy summer rains insure another several months’ supply for the Santa Fe.
Page 4.3 $192 IN ONE DAY FOR BOUNTY CLAIMS — Although Kit Carson, Yavapai’s foremost trapper of wild animals, failed to appear with his semi-monthly contribution to the board of supervisors’ collection of scalps and hides of bounty wild animals, the day’s contributions, which numbered 38 wildcats and two coyotes, were far above the average, especially in feline scalps. The claims filed for the collection of the bounty on these hides amounted to $192, $5 being allowed for each wildcat and $1 for each coyotes. Verde valley residents furnished the outer coverings of 29 cats and two coyotes and Copper Basin mining districts nine wildcats. Those who sent in scalp and hide consignments were Archie Ralston, five wildcats, J. E. Durfee, four wildcats, J. H. Thompkins, two wildcats, Jack Cornett, eighteen wildcats and two coyotes, George Brown sent in the scalps and hides of nine wildcats from Copper Basin.
April 4, 1908
Page 1.4 ESTATE SETTLED IN PROBATE COURT — The final accounts of Rachel Miller, guardian of the estate of LeRoy D. Miller, deceased, were allowed, approved and settled in the probate court yesterday. The guardian showed receipts showing the delivery of the property to the heirs and an order was made discharging the guardian and closing the estate. The final accounts of Rachel Miller, guardian of the estate of Rachel and Esther Reddin, minors, were allowed, approved and settled. The accounts showed that the entire estate was used in the maintenance of the minors and an order was made closing the estate... The inventory and appraisement of the estate of R. A. Ball was returned.
April 08, 1908
Page 1.5 BURIAL OF BABY — The remains of the two months old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Alred were laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the Citizen’s cemetery under the direction of the Maus & Shannon undertaking establishment. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their dear one.
Page 1.5 MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED — A marriage license was issued yesterday by Probate Judge Hicks to Edward T. Mulholland and Miss Irene Monroe of Camp Verde.
Page 5.1 BOWLES —ORTHELL NUPTIALS —Miss Aurelia Bowles were united in marriage with Otto Orthell at high noon, yesterday, at the home of the bride’s parents in West Prescott, Rev. R. H. Fields officiating, assisted by Rev. L. W. Wheatley. The bride is a most charming young woman and is an ardent church worker. The groom is manager of the Head Lumber Co, and is a young man of much promise. A short reception followed the ceremony, the happy pair receiving the congratulations of their many friends present. They departed on the afternoon train for a tour of Pacific coast resorts. At the depot rice, old shoes and other good omen tokens speeded the departing pair, their respective trunks being tastefully decorated with baby shoes. A banner tied on the end of the train bore the significant sentence “We are married.”
Page 8.5 QUIETLY MARRIED — Miss Adella Grijalva was united in the bonds of matrimony, April 3, to Simon G. Linsey in the Catholic church by Rev. Father Mandin. The bride is a native of Tucson and a recent arrival in the city. The groom is a resident of Prescott. The happy couple will make their future home here.
Page 8.6 FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral of the late Max Cantin will be held at G. C. Ruffner’s funeral chapel, Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. All friends and acquaintances are invited.
09 April 1908
Page 1.4 REMAINS SHIPPED —The remains of Frank Rahl, who died in Los Angeles hospital in Los Angeles, Sunday evening, following an operation for appendicitis, were shipped from Los Angeles yesterday morning at 11 o’clock to the home of his parents in Meridan, Texas for interment. The body was accompanied to its last resting place by Thomas Rahl, an uncle of the deceased.
Page 5.2 DEATH BECKONS TO ANOTHER OLD PIONEER — A.S. Clough Dies at Point of Rocks, Aged 72 — Had Resided In This Vicinity Nearly Half A Century — A. S. Clough, one of the respected, pioneers of this Territory, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at his home near Point of Rocks after an illness of two years. His death was due to general debility. He was aged 72 years and a native of New Hampshire. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Deceased arrived in Prescott in 1864, when the now beautiful city was only a settlement. He assisted in the construction of the first jail ever built here as well as in the erection of a number of other buildings which have long since been replaced with more modern structures. In the latter 60’s he appropriated and settled on what is now known as the old Peterson ranch which he later sold to Peterson. He then purchased the Curtis ranch, now known as the Clough ranch, where he died yesterday. He was united in marriage after a short residence here to Miss Mary Alexander, Daughter of T. M. Alexander, a resident of the Sycamore Creek country. Two children were born of the union, Miss Norah Clough being the only one surviving, In his death this county loses on of its most industrious and enterprising pioneer citizens. He was a man of frugal habits and generous sympathies, endowed with that characteristic of the New England stock, from whence he sprung, honestly in his dealings with his fellowmen. His death is deeply regretted by the members of the pioneer families of the city and county among whom he was very popular, as well as by all who knew him. He leaves a valuable estate in this city, which he accumulated during his fourty-four (sic) years of residence here by industrious and strict attention to business affairs.
10 April 1908
Page 1.6 PROBATE COURT — The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Oakes Walter and Mabel Walter, minors was returned filed and recorded in the probate court yesterday. The estate is appraised at $2,000... It consists of two policies of $1,000 each in the Modern Woodmen of American and Royal Neighbors.
James McNary was appointed administrator of the estate of John W. McNary, deceased.
The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sutton, Sunday morning leaving a healthy ten pound baby boy.
11 April 1908
Page 4.1 PRETTY ROMANCE CULMINATES IN WEDDING —Vine-Hance Nuptials Celebrated At Camp Verde — Neighbors Throughout The Valley Are Present — Two members of highly respected pioneer families of the Verde Valley were united in the bonds of wedlock, Thursday evening at 3 o’clock at Camp Verde in the marriage of Miss Maud Vine and Harvey Hance. The wedding is the culmination of a romance which had its inception in the school days of the now happy couple… The bride is the daughter of George Vine and the groom is the only son of Mr. And Mrs. George Hance. Both born and raised almost within a stone’s throw of where they exchanged martial vows…
14 April 1908
Page 1.5 DEATH SUMMONS MRS. MARY T. DRAPER — Her Demise Mourned By The Old Friends — After being an invalid for several years, due to paralysis, Mrs. Mary Taylor Draper, beloved wife of E.H. Draper, expired at the Draper home, 114 North Alarcon street, Sunday morning at 7:50 o’clock. Her death was not entirely unexpected as she has been seriously ill for over a month. She was aged 54 years, 10 months and 23 days. She was a native of New York. This city and Skull Valley has been her home the last twenty-five years. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Episcopal church under the direction of the Maus & Shannon undertaking establishment. Interment will be in the Citizens’ cemetery.
DEATH AT HOSPITAL — Herman Headt died at the Mercy hospital in this city, Sunday morning at 6 o’clock after an illness of several months due to an abscess on the brain. He was aged 57 years and a native of Wisconsin. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for shipment to his old home in Oshkosh, Wis., for interment. His mother, one brother and one sister survive him. He was a miner by occupation and worked several years in the Bradshaw mountains, being held in the highest respect by all who know him.
16 April 1908
page 1.6 CONTEST OF WILL — In the contest proceedings of the will of Mary M. Cantwell, deceased, the testimony of subscribing witnesses to the will was submitted in the probate court on behalf of defendants, and six depositions from witnesses in New York and Los Angeles were introduced on behalf of contestants, Catherin Hunt and Mary Hunt. Probate Judge Hicks will announce his decision today.
Page 5.2 BABE BURNED TO CRISP — MOTHER MAY DIE —Three Months Old Tot Perishes at Ranch Home Fire — Three Other Children of Mr. and Mrs. John McGinnis Escape—In a fire which destroyed the residence on the O’Brien ranch, near Wickenburg, shortly after noon, Tuesday, the three months’ old baby of Mr. and Mrs. John McGinnis was burned to death. The two other McGinnis children , aged four and three years, respectively, escaped with their lives from the burning building…The O’Brien ranch is owned by F. X. O’Brien, after whom the Big O’Brien was named, and who is the owner of large mining interests in the Black Rock district. Mr. McGinnis was operating it and occupied the house with his wife and three children. Mrs. McGinnis is the daughter of Judge Riggs, a pioneer resident of the Territory.
18 April 1908
Page 4.3 FIRST PRISONER IN THE NEW JAIL — Ray Vyne, an electrician employed by the Prescott Electric company, can boast of being the first prisoner ever held in the new county jail. While working on electric wires in the garrett yesterday the jail door was locked and he was held a prisoner for several hours until released at 1 o’clock after the return to the building of the foreman of the cell builders who locked the door earlier in the day to prevent visitors from entering the building until the painting dried…
Page 5.2 — PROBATE COURT CASES — J. J. Hawkins, administrator of the estate of Henry Stoddard, deceased, was granted an order for the sale of the personal property of the estate in the probate court yesterday.
Mary S. Wright, Harry F. Wright and Mrs. R. O. Jackson filed a petition praying for the appointment of E. S. Wright, as administrator of the estate of Mrs. Mary L. Wright, deceased. The hearing of the petition was set for April 27.
21 April 1908
Page 5.3 FLAGSTAFF COUPLE MARRIED IN PRESCOTT — The parsonage of the Marina Street Methodist church was the scene of a quiet wedding yesterday at high noon when Miss Libbie E. Harden and William M. Wilson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. L. W. Wheatley officiated, the impressive ring ceremony being used. Only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. The bride is a resident of Maricopa county where she is popular in a wide circle of friends. The groom is a prosperous business man of Flagstaff, and among the Skylight City’s enterprising residents. After a short honeymoon they will make their future home in Flagstaff.
Page 5.4 ESTATE MASTERS IN PROBATE COURT — The inventory and appraisement of the estate of John W. McNary, deceased, was returned, filed and recorded in the probate court yesterday. The estate consists of a ranch, patented land, interest in mining claims and eight cattle in the Walnut Grove district, valued at $1,200.
Mrs. Edward Hanrahan, guardian of Edna Hanrahan, minor, filed her final accounts of guardianship, which were allowed, approved and settled. The guardian was charged with having received $300 and credited with having paid out the same amount in the maintenance, support and education of her ward. An order was made discharging the guardian and closing the estate. An order was made and entered ordering notice to creditors published in the estate of Mary M. Cantwell, deceased.
22 April 1908
Page 4.5 HONORED PIONEER DIES AT HIS HOME — After a lingering illness of two years, A. B. Spence expired in his home at Palace Station yesterday morning at 7 o’clock. His death was caused by general debility, due to his advanced age, 75 years. He remains will be laid to rest this morning at 10 o’clock in the family cemetery at Palace station. Surviving he leaves his widow, five daughters and two sons. Mr. Spence was among the honored pioneers of this county. He established Palace station, eighteen miles south of this city, where he died, thirty-three years ago. He engaged in stockraising and mining, which occupations he followed until his retirement from active business three years ago. In common with the brawny men who blazed homes in the wilderness of this Territory in pioneer days. Mr. Spence was a man of generous impulse and sterling character. News of his death will be regretted by all who knew him.
Page 5.1 WANDERED AWAY TO PERISH OF EXPOSURE --The remains of Malcom Fugli, who wandered away from his home in Minnehanna Flat a few days ago, supposedly insane, were found yesterday at noon on Castle Creek, five miles north of Frog Tanks, near the Maricopa county line. The body was naked and the presumption is that deceased came to death from exposure. He apparently had been dead twenty four hours when found. The remains were taken to Phoenix yesterday for interment. Decedent was aged 64 years and a native of Switzerland. He was an engineer and machinist by occupation and had been a resident of the Bradshaw mountains twenty-five years. Of late he had been making his home at Minnehaha Flat where he leaves mining interests…
24 April 1908
Page 4.3 Came too late to stay disease — Mrs. Juliet Irene Lofland succumbed to tuberculosis yesterday morning at her home on South McCormick street after an illness of two years. She was aged 30 years and a native of Ohio. She came here from Colorado with her husband and child in hopes that the change would stay the progress of the dread disease which had already undermined her constitution. She gradually grew worse, however, until death relieved her of her sufferings. Surviving she leaves her husband, Howard Lofland, and her daughter, only four years of age, to mourn the loss of a loving and affectionate wife and mother. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the chapel of the Ruffner undertaking parlors. Interment will be in the Citizens’ cemetery. Since making this city her home she endeared herself to a wide circle of friends who will learn with regret of her untimely death.
30 April 1908
Page 8.3 OLD VERDE RESIDENT DEAD — John M. Lyle, aged 78 years and a native of Ireland, died at the home of Jackson Henderson, early Tuesday morning. His death was unexpected. He fell over while tying his shoes after arising from bed and expired. An inquest was held and a verdict returned that deceased came to his death from heart failure, due to old age. Deceased had been a resident of the Verde valley nearly twenty years. He was a man of sterling character and held in the highest esteem in the community. He leaves no relatives here,
01 May 1908
Page 8.3 WALTER H. COOK VICTIM OF HEART FAILURE — Another of Arizona’s honored pioneer passed to the Great Beyond yesterday morning at 1 o’clock when Walter H. Cook succumbed to an attack of heart trouble at his home in Miller Valley. He was aged 73 years and a native of Maine. Surviving he leaves his second wife, one son Walter Cook of this city, one daughter, Mrs. Rabert(sic) Caldwell, of Williamson valley, who were at his bedside when the end came, and one brother Joseph Cook of Williamson valley. Seven grandchildren also mourn the loss of a loving and indulgent husband, father and grandfather. He came here in 1875 with his family from California, his first wife only surviving until the following year. His brother Joseph Cook and family were in the party that emigrated here from the Golden State. Both Cook families settled in Williamson valley, shortly after their arrival. Deceased moved to Miller valley a few years ago, since when he has been engaged in road construction and repair as road overseer. He was a man of sterling integrity endowed with all the brave and noble traits of character of the pioneers who blazed the trails of civilization into the western wilds. Generous almost to a fault and honest in his dealings with his fellowmen his death is deeply regretted by a whole circle of friends who knew and loved him. His remains will be laid to rest this afternoon in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery by the side of the wife who shared in his early sorrows and joys. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock from the chapel of the Ruffner undertaking establishment. Rev. Fields, of the West Prescott Methodist church will officiate.
02 May 1908
Page 4.3 JOHN DWYER SAID TO HAVE MET DEATH — News of the death of John Dwyer of this city, in one of the Bisbee mines, reached here yesterday from El Paso. No particulars of the fatal accident or the date it occurred were given…
HUGH F. M’BRIDE VICTIM OF HEART FAILURE -- After an illness of only two days, Hugh F. McBride, succumbed shortly after midnight yesterday morning in the military hospital at Fort Whipple to an attack of heart failure.
Page 5.3 THREE MURDERERS BEFORE GRAND JURY —District Court to Open Monday — Many Assault Cases — Judge Solan will open the May term of the district court Monday. The grand jury will be impaneled and sworn in at the morning session. The number of criminal cases to be investigated is not as large as in some former grand jury sessions. The list, however, includes, some serious offenses, including three charges of murder. In its investigations, the grand jury will be called to return indictments or ignore the charges in the following chases; Billy Waterman, Indian, charged with the murder of Henry Smith, Indian, the night of November 21, 1907, in Slaughter House Gulch, near Fort Whipple. Waterman is alleged to have shot Smith to death without provocation while under the influence of liquor. Waterman is a prisoner in the county jail.
Jud Neal is charged with the shooting of Frank Devine, in the vicinity of the Three Mile House, the night of November 15, 1907. Neal is at liberty under a $500 bond to answer to the charge.
Tim Monahan is charged with the killing of John Popovich at Jerome, January 7, 1908. Popovich died after Honahan struck him with his fist during a petty quarrel. Honahan is at liberty under a nominal bond.
J. H. Frye charged with riding away on a horse and saddle from the Fashion Stables, will be confronted with the charge of grand larceny. Frye left here with the stolen property July 17, 1907 and was arrested in Colorado several months later, after eluding every peace officer between here and New Mexico in his overland ride.
Feliciana Felix, who made a spectacular ride out of Octave, March 11, 1908 on a horse belonging to a man, named Roberts at Wickenburg, will face the grand jury also on a charge of grand larceny. Felix was arrested by Ranger Holmes at Roosevelt a few days after he left Octave on the Roberts horse.
Eleven persons are charged with the statutory offense of assault with a deadly weapon. Baptisto Saroer is the first on the list of eleven. He is charged with seriously wounding Juan Marquez with a knife at Congress on the night of December 10, 1907. William Jones, colored, familiarly known as “Jockey Bill” will be called upon to justify his conduct in shooting Ed. Connors in the right thigh during a quarrel in the red light district, the night of February 15, 1908. Alberto Najera and Bernard Sessmore will be charged with shooting at Jose Contreras, on the night of March 30, 1908 at Contreras home in West Prescott. Tom Maher is charged with assaulting Derr Yee, Chinese, in Jerome, January 30, 1908, the alleged weapon used being a knife. Albert Ryan, of Jerome, is also charged with assault with a deadly weapon. He is alleged to have threatened Frank Burns’ life with a pistol, near Jerome, the night of December 28, 1907. Reginio Minior, of Congress, is also charged with the same offense upon the person of Pedro Ferrez at Congress, April 0, 1908. Faustina Cruz and Alfonso Moreno, who shot and carved, respectively, Angel Perez, April 18, 1908, in a Granite Street saloon, are now in the county jail awaiting investigation of the offense charged against them. Ignacio Romerez is charged with the shooting of A. Gomez at Ash Creek, April 6, and P. McDonald is charged with shooting C. E. Camp in the foot with a rifle at Badger Springs, March 7, 1908. The shooting of Bruce Sarten at Harrington a few weeks ago will also be investigated. Alexander and Wheeler charged with being parties in the affray in which Sarten lost his life are at liberty on their own recognizance. L. P. Thompson, charged with aggravated assault is also out on bonds. He is alleged to have entered the house of W. N. Allen, in Humboldt, the night of April 17 and to have struck the latter over the head with a pistol, seriously wounding him. Ella Wilton, known as the “Turkey Herder and Rose Duran are the only female prisoners in the county jail held to appear before the grand jury. They are charged with the burglary of Yee Jackson’s noodle joint on Granite street the night of February 23, 1908. Only a small amount of cash is alleged to have been taken from the place by them. J. M. Edwards is a prisoner awaiting investigation on the charge of forging a check in the amount of $8.35 on the Prescott Publishing company, February 2, 1908. “Dutch” Bowers, who is seriously ill in the county hospital, with Bright’s disease, is charged with robbing Dick Heguira of $30, December 6, 1907, while the latter was intoxicated. Bowers’ condition was so serious a week ago that he was removed from the county jail to the hospital on the advice of the county physician. Charles T. Brant is under bonds to appear to answer to the charge of uttering a false check on the Lookout Copper company, October 15, 1907. C. W. North of Columbia, charged with Libeling N. J. Nolan, is enjoying his liberty under a small bond. North is alleged to have circulated pieces of paper, February 9, 1908, in which Nolan was referred to in language only used in reference to an undesirable citizen. Jose Quesada, arrested a few days ago in Phoenix on the charge of criminally assaulting Urbana Robles, near Hot Springs Junction, a year ago, and lodged in the county jail here Wednesday by Sheriff Lowry, is being held to appear to answer before the grand jury. He will not be arraigned before the justice of the peace to answer to the charge as the grand jury meets Monday. It is semi-officially stated that the grand jury will also be asked to investigate other cases not included in the foregoing.
5 May 1908
Page 1.3 PRETTY HOME WEDDING — The home of Mr. and Mrs. Milligan on South Granite street was the scene of a very pretty wedding yesterday evening at 7 o’clock when their charming daughter, Miss Alma Milligan was united in marriage with Benjamin F. Shepherd. The fateful words joining them as man and wife were pronounced by Probate Judge Hicks in the presence of a number of relatives and friends of the happy couple…
GENUNG BABY DEAD — After an illness of two weeks the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan B. Genung, succumbed to stomach trouble yesterday morning at 7 o’clock. Deceased was only a few months old, being the first born of this popular couple, who are almost inconsolable over their loss. The sympathy of the community goes out to them in this their hour of grief.
Page 1.4 VICTIM OF BOWEL COMPLAINT — After an illness of several weeks. Frank Zamuel succumbed yesterday morning in the hospital to a virulent attack of bowel complaint. He was aged 62 years and a native of Germany. He was a tailor by occupation and had been a resident of this city for some months. He leaves no immediate relatives in this section. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment.
Page 8.4 JAMES ADAMSON DEAD — News reached here yesterday from Jerome of the death of that place of James Adamson, yesterday morning at 11 o’clock. He dropped dead while filling a responsible position with the United Verde Copper company, near the railroad depot at the smelters. His heath is believed to have been caused by heart disease. No further particulars were learned of his death or previous history.
6 May 1908
Page 5.1 GAVE HIS FILE FOR HIS ADOPTED COUNTRY --Thomas Coleman Dies of Wound Received in Philippines Thomas Coleman died at the Mercy hospital yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock of spinal meningitis, which attacked him after his recovery for an operation on his forehead a month ago for the relief of a pressure on the brain due to a wound received while serving in the Phillippine(sic) war….Mr. Coleman was 41 years old and a native of London, England. ..
7 May 1908
Page 5.2 TWO WEDDINGS AT BRINKMEYER HOTEL Justice McLane Officiates at Couple of Romantic Affairs. Cupid was busy at the Brinkmeyer hotel yesterday, that popular hostelry closing the day with a record of two weddings, “Marrying Justice” McLane officiating in both cases. At high noon Miss Clara Tatum was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to William Stapp…The second romance, which had its inception in the Golden State, reached a climax in the parlors of the Brinkmeyer at 7:30 o’clock in the marriage of Mrs. Annie Spendlove and George E. Berger…
8 May 1908
Page 5.3 PROBATE COURT MATTERS -- The accounts and report of Jules Baumann, administrator of the estate of Sergius Mentsehikoff, deceased were allowed and confirmed in the probate court yesterday…The inventory and appraisment(sic) of the estate of Frank Zaumelil, deceased, was returned, filed and recorded…
9 May 1908
Page 5.3 BABE’S BODY FOUND IN THE VERDE RIVER — After an all night’s search, the body of the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Ortego of Upper Verde was found in the Verde river yesterday morning at 5 o’clock…
12 May 1908
Page 1.2 PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD GIRL’S MEMORY — The remains of Miss Frankie Taylor, who succumbed Sunday morning at two o’clock to a virulent attack of appendicitis at her parents’ home in Poland, were laid to rest yesterday afternoon at five o’clock in the Citizens’ cemetery.
15 May 1908
Page 8.3 TO REST IN HER OLD MEMPHIS HOME — The remains of Mrs. Dora Schumaker, who died in the Mercy hospital, Sunday morning, will be shipped to the old home of deceased in Memphis, Tennessee, for interment by the Ruffner undertaking establishment...
19 May 1908
Page 5.4 FRANK STRAUER IS SUDDENLY CALLED BY DEATH — Frank Strauer dropped dead at M. J. Nolan’s store at Columbia at and early hour, Sunday morning, the cause of death being heart disease. Deceased was aged 76 years and a native of Hamburg, Germany. He came to Columbia in 1888 and has been engaged in mining and prospering in that vicinity every since. He leaves no known relatives surviving in this county.
22 May 1908
Page 5.4 MR. AND MRS. CORBIN LOSE THEIR BABY — Margaret Corbin, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Corbin, succumbed to an attack of cholera infantum yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, after an illness of ten days. She was aged eleven months and three days and the only child of her bereaved parents, who are grief stricken over their loss. The remains were prepared for interment by the Maus and Shannon undertaking establishment. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the family residence on Park avenue in West Prescott. Interment will be in Odd Fellows cemetery.
27 May 1908
Page 5.1 MEXICAN DROPS DEAD — Word reached this city late Monday night that a Mexican had dropped dead at a wood camp on the Copper Basin road, about five miles from this city. Justice of the Peace McLane, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Burns, went to the scene and made investigations. A coroner’s jury viewed the remains and returned a verdict to the effect that deceased came to his death as a result of heart disease. The unfortunate man’s name was Pedro Tanori. He was a wood chopper by occupation.
3 June 1908
Page .1.3 CHILD CHOKED TO DEATH BY WHOOPING COUGH — LITTLE HAZEL LANG DIES AT THE HOME OF HER PARENTS -- Hazel Lang, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lang, succumbed to a virulent attack of whooping cough at her partnet’s (sic) home in the Agua Fria district, yesterday morning at 4 o’clock, after a short illness. Her remains will be brought to this city this morning for burial…Interment will be in the Citizen’s cemetery.
Page 4.2 MISS LENA KIEHL WEDS E. T. BEHN — The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kiehl on North Montezuma street was the scene of a very pretty wedding Monday evening at 8 o’clock, when Miss Lena M. Kiehl was united in the bonds of matrimony with E. T. Behn. ..
Page 4.4 Miss Swarthfigure bride of Dawson lee — Miss Nellie Swarthfigare and Dawson Lee were united in marriage last evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wager, 309 South Cortez street, Rev. Father Bennett of the Episcopal church officiating.
6 June 1908
Page 5.3 MISS VAN HORN PASSES AWAY. — After a lingering illness, due to Bright’s disease and other complications, Mrs. Anna Marie Van Horn, died yesterday afternoon at three o’clock…She was aged 70 years and a native of Germany. She was a pioneer resident of this county and known to a wide circle of friends by her many charitable acts...
9 June 1908
Page 5.2 MISS CLAIRE STONE NOW MRS. JOHN D. CROSS —YOUNG COUPLE WELL KNOWN HERE TO MAKE HOME IN PHOENIX —Many friends here will be interested in the announcement of the wedding of Miss Claire Stone, daughter of W. R. Stone, of 214 South Marina street, to John D. Cross, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, and connected during the last year with Wells Fargo Company in Los Angeles...
14 Jun 1908
Page 4.3 PROBATE COURT PROCEEDINGS — Dr. R. N. Looney was appointed administrator of the estate of Herman Headt, deceased, yesterday in the probate court. I. D. L. Williams was appointed administrator of the estate of Minnie L. Williams, deceased. Charles R. Ewing filed a petition praying for the probate of the will of Thomas Porter, deceased, and that letters of administration, with the will annexed, be issued to him…Allen Hill filed a petition praying for letter of administration on the estate of Thomas Vividoch, deceased, the hearing of which was set for June 23. A decree was made and entered establishing publications of notice to creditors in the estate of Alfred Ball, deceased.
17 June 1908
Page 5.2 REMAINS OF RUGGLES INTERRED AT POLAND -- The remains of Cy Ruggles, who succumbed to an attack of pneumonia at his mining camp near Poland Friday night. Deceased was aged 73 years and a native of Indiana. He resided in this county a quarter of a century, following the occupation of mining and prospector. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, being member of the California volunteers of the civil war. He leaves no known relatives in mourn his death ..,
18 June 1908
Page 5.5 LUCAS WARD DIES OF LOCKJAW ATTACK — Lucas Ward succumbed to an attack of lockjaw yesterday evening at 5:30 o’clock in the county hospital. He was aged thirty five years and had been a resident of this county only a few months. He came here from Gilroy, California, where his parents and other relatives reside. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as an answer to a message sent to his relatives is received.
20 June 1908
Page 4.3 ILL HEALTH AND FORTUNE LEAD TO DEATH — Despondent over ill health and constant brooding over business reverses, Desire Harange ended his earthly career last night at 10 o’clock in the county hospital by taking an overdose of morphine…He was a native of France, aged 62 years…Several months ago, his wife was stricken ill and he sent her to relatives in Iowa in hopes that the change of climate would prove beneficial to her…His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment.
21 June 1908
Page 5.3 PROBATE COURT PROCEEDINGS — A decree establishing legal publication of notice to creditors was made and entered in the probate court yesterday in the estate of Edward Bolger, deceased. The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Mary M. Cantwell, deceased, was returned, filed and recorded…
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral of the late Desire Baranger will be held at G.C. Ruffner’s funeral chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. All friend and acquaintances are invited. Interment at Citizen’s cemetery.
23 Jun 1908
Page 5.3 POPULAR VERDE VALLEY COUPLE JOINED IN WEDLOCK — MISS BERTHA MAHURIN THE BRIDE OF ARTHUR G. WOOD. Sunday afternoon last witnessed the marriage of Miss E. Bertha Mahurin and Mr. Arthur G. Wood. The wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride, near Del Rio. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mahurin, pioneers of the Verde Valley having settled there in 1883…
Page 8.4 LITTLE DONALD KURTZ DIPHTHERIA VICTIM -- Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Carl Kurtz dies after short illness. After an illness of less than twenty-four hours, Donald Kurtz, the twenty months old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Carl Kurtz succumbed to a malignant attack of diphtheria Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock…The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, interment being in the Citizen’s Cemetery…
27 June 1908
Page 8.3&4 CHARLES BORN SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS AT NOON FRIDAY — WELL KNOWN MINING MAN PASSES AWAY AT HIS SON’S HOME — Charles Born widely and favorably known in mining circles in this territory and Colorado, succumbed yesterday at noon to paralysis from which he has been a sufferer since the first of April. He was aged 66 years and a native of Frankfort, Germany. Surviving he leaves four sons and one daughter, Charles Born, Jr. of this city, R. M. Born, Alamoosa, Colorado, A. E. Born, Creede, Colorado, H. S. Born, Silverton, Colorado and Mrs. B. B. Bloom, of Denver Colorado…Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
30 June 1908
Page 4.3 GEO. BURCH DIES IN SANTA FE HOSPITAL — REMAINS WILL ARRIVE IN Prescott Today For Burial…He was born in Rochester, New York, December 5, 1857…Funeral arrangements will be announced later ….Victim of Tuberculosis. Ben S. Loewenstein died yesterday morning in the Mercy Hospital of Tuberculosis. He arrived here Sunday morning from Phoenix in a very weak condition and gradually sank until the end came. Surviving he leave(sic) his wife, residing in Oakland and mother in Memphis, Tennessee, His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial and are being held awaiting advices from his relatives.