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01 Jul 1908
p. 4.4
Probate Business — The last will and testament of May Taylor Draper, deceased, was approved and admitted to probate in the Probate Court yesterday. Edward Hoyt Draper was appointed administrator and Z. O. Brown, R. H. Burmister and A. C. Burmister appraisers of the estate. The inventory and appraisement was returned, filed and recorded. The estate consisted of a lot in East Prescott, appraised at $1,000.
01 Jul 1908
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Funeral Notice — The funeral of the late George Burch who died in Albuquerque, N. M. June 27, will be held at G. C. Ruffner’s funeral chapel July 1 at 4 p.m. All friends and acquaintances are invited. Interment in Masonic cemetery.
07 Jul 1908
p. 8.5
Remains Shipped — The remains of Benjamin S. Loeweustine who died in the Mercy Hospital here last Monday have been shipped to Memphis, Tennessee, the former home of deceased for interment.
08 Jul 1908
p. 5.1
TUCSON MAN WEDS PRETTY PRESCOTT GIRL — The Catholic church was the scene of one of the prettiest weddings solemnaized (sic) here in many months yesterday morning at 7 o’clock when Miss Hattie Merritt and William H. Le Page were made one…The bride is the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Merritt of this city. She is a native daughter of Arizona, Florence being her birthplace…The groom is a native of Illinois. He came here a year ago, meeting the charming woman he now proudly claims as bride at a party…
09 Jul 1908
p. 4.2
BABY SINCLAIR DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS — Jennie G. Sinclair, the five months old daughter of ex-Supervisor and Mrs. ?. G. Sinclair, succumbed to an attack of stomach trouble at the Sinclair home in Kirkland yesterday morning at 12:15 o’clock. The little one had been suffering for the last three months. Her remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment and brought to this city yesterday afternoon to be prepared for burial...
09 Jul 1908
p. 5.3
OLD RESIDENT DIES AT MERCY HOSPITAL — After an illness of less than a month, D. Edward Andrews, succumbed to an attack of Typhoid fever yesterday morning at 4 o’clock in the Mercy Hospital. He was aged 51 years and a native of New York. He came to this territory 15 years ago and has been engaged in mining in the Bradshaw mountains every since…His remains were taken in charge by the Maus and Shannon undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in the Citizen’s Cemetery.
10 Jul 1908
p. 3.3
BABY’S TWIN SISTER BURIED — The remains of Anita Forest, the five months old daughter of Assistant Distinct Attorney and Mr. J. C. Forest, who succumbed to an attack of cholera infantum Tuesday night at 10 o’clock were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at five o’clock in the Citizen’s cemetery…
10 Jul 1908
p. 8.3
PROBATE BUSINESS — The inventory and appraisement of the estate of D. E. Walter, deceased, was returned, filed and recorded in the probate court yesterday. The estate consists of two and a half acres of land in Miller valley appraised at $1.800.
11 Jul 1908
p. 1.5
NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT — A new school district was established in Skull valley yesterday by the board of Supervisors. The action followed a petition filed, at the regular monthly meeting for the board Monday…
15 Jul 1908
p. 5.3
HARRY FITZSIMON DIES SUDDENLY AT HOSPITAL — Aurmaied (sic) with life’s hopes and ambition and in the enjoyment of perfect health only ten days ago, all that is mortal of Harry O. Fitzsimon now lies a corpse at the Mercy Hospital. He succumbed yesterday morning at 5:45 o’clock to heart disease, aggravated by a virulent attack of appendicitis….
18 Jul 1908
p. 5.3
PIONEER JOHN M. HATTON DIES YESTERDAY — After a lingering illness of several months, John M. Hatton succumbed to general debility and old age in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Dillon in this city yesterday morning at 1 o’clock. He was aged 82 years and a native of Indiana…
26 Jul 1908
p. 8.4
Remains Shipped — The remains of John F. Dillon, who died at the Mercy Hospital, Thursday, were shipped yesterday to the former home of the deceased in Kansas City, Mo. for interment.
28 Jul 1908
p. 8.5
Remains Shipped Here — H. M. Maus, of Maus and Shannon, undertakers, returned last night from Crown King with the remains of Ramon Cardenas, who died at Harrington early Friday morning form injuries received by being thrown from his horse at that place Thursday afternoon.
02 Aug 1908
p. 8.4
Mrs. Crocker’s Funeral -- The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon Crocker were laid to rest yesterday morning at 10 o’clock in the Citizen’s Cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large number of the pioneer residents of the city. Rev. L. M. Wheatley of the Marina street Methodist church officiated. J. W. Wilson, J. N. Rodenburg, Robert Connell, Samuel Goldsworthy, B. H. Weaver and H. A. Kendall acted as pallbearers
04 Aug 1908
p. 8.4
Remains Will Be Shipped — The remains of Almus Freeman, who died in the Mercy Hospital here Sunday morning at 9 o’clock, will be shipped to San Antonio, Texas, for interment today. Deceased was aged nine years. His parents reside in Ash Fork. The immediate cause of death was meningitis.
08 Aug 1908
p. 8.3
REMAINS OF MRS. Davis IN Last RESTING PLACE — The remains of Mrs. W. J. Davis, who died at her home on South Montezuma street Thursday night at 10:30 o’clock, were laid to rest yesterday afternoon at five o’clock in the Citizens’ Cemetery. The funeral, which was held from the parlors of the Ruffner undertaking establishment, was attended by a large number of friends of the bereaved family.
She was aged 34 years and a native of Nebraska. The immediate cause of death was cencer (sic), from which she had been a sufferer for over a year. Surviving she leaves her husband and four children of tender ages to whom the sympathy of the community goes out in their irreparable loss.
09 Aug 1908
p. 1.5
E. L. HENDRICK WEDS MISS ALICE ALLEN — Justice McLane officiates at the Prettily appointed Wedding Ceremony —In the presence of her sister, Mrs. Charles Battye, and E. L. Hendricks as witnesses, Miss Alice Allen was united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock with Charles S. Wilson. The ceremony was preformed by “Marring Justice” McLane in the parlors of Wilson hotel. The union of the popular couple is the culmination of a romance which had it inception in the school days of principals in Cherry Creek.
The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Allen of Cherry Creek, where she was born and raised to womanhood. The groom grew to manhood in the Verde Valley, where he enjoys the confidence and esteem of the community. He is a miner by occupation. They will reside in Cherry Creek, where he has mining interests.
09 Aug 1908
p. 8.2
T. W. SULLIVAN SUCCUMBS TO RAVAGING DISEASE — Was Well Known in Mining Camps of Yavapai County and Vicinity. — After a short illness. T. W. Sullivan succumbed Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock at Corwn (six) King. His remains were taken to this city Friday night to be prepared for burial. The funeral well be held this morning at 11 o’clock from the Catholic church under the auspices of the Crown King union of the Western Federation of Miners, of which deceased was a member. Interment will be in the Citizens’ Cemetery.
He was aged 38 years. He resided many years in this county, following the occupation of laborer. He was widely and favorably known in the mining camps as the deaf and dumb man. Surviving he leaves a brother, D. D. Sullivan, of the state printers’ office in Sacramento, California, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Brehm, of Fairfax, South Dakota.
13 Aug 1908
p. 8.4
PROBATE COURT MATTERS — Outside the continuation of the hearing of a number of petitions for the distribution and confirmation of sales of properties of estates, little of interest transpired in the probate court yesterday. An order was made and entered continuing the hearing of the petition for letters of administration in the estate of Mike Babich to August 22. The hearing of the petition for confirmation of sale of the realty of the estate of John Wood, deceased, was continued in August 15. The hearing of the petition for settlement of final account and distribution of the estate of Fred Blume, deceased, was continued to August 14. In the estate of John F. Simmons, deceased, an order was made continuing the hearing of final account and settlement in August 17. An order was made discharging the special administrator and closing estate of A. E. Petit, deceased.
16 Aug 1908
p. 3.2
HEALTH OFFICE NOTICE — Prescott, Ariz. Aug.1, 1908. Notice is hereby given that all users of well water in the county should be particularly careful, owing to the likelihood of wells becoming polluted with filth during the recent rains. The County Board of Health strongly users all users of well-water to boil all water used for domestic purposed for the next two (2) months, to avoid danger of infection. By order of the Yavapai county Board of Health. John W. Flinn, Secretary and Superintendent
20 Aug 1908
p. 4.2
GRUESOME REMINDER OF BLOODY PIONEER DAYS UNCOVERED —Williamson valley and the surrounding country was startled Sunday by the report that the skeleton of a man had been uncovered on the old Anderson ranch, two miles north of Simmons. The gruesome find was made by Charles Koontz. The skeleton was uncovered by one of the recent storms, the water having cut a hole three feet deep through the grave. The body was evidently buried only eighteen inches beneath the surface. Examination of the skull showed all the teeth in place. The ribs and other parts of the skeleton are still sticking out of the bank of the cut made by the waters. Residents of the valley who examined the skull pronounce it that of an Indian. It is believed he fell to the unerring aim of some pioneer in one of the Indian fights of delay days. None of the oldest inhabitants of the valley remember any one having died or being killed in that vicinity.
21 Aug 1908
p. 8.5
BURI’S REMAINS AT REST. — The remains of Chris Buri, who killed himself near the railroad depot by taking the carbolic acid route early Monday morning, were interred yesterday in the Citizen’s Cemetery by the Ruffner undertaking establishment. Buri worked several months in the Harvey dairy at Peach Springs before coming here, three days before he ended his life.
22 Aug 1908
p. 8.4
Well Known Chinaman Dies. — After a three days’ illness Charley Sic, Chinese, died in his home in the Chinese quarter yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. He was aged 67 years. He was a restaurantuer(sic) by occupation. He had resided in this city the last 35 years and was well and favorably known to the business people. He was a member of one of the Chinese societies under the auspices of which his funeral will be held.
23 Aug 1908
p. 5.5
PIONEER COUPLE RECEIVE CONGRATULATIONS ON GOLDEN WEDDING — Thirty of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Tierman gave this aged pioneer couple a surprise party last night, the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. They were married in Ireland half a century ago. Mr. Tierman emigrated to the United States in 1865, enlisting in the federal army immediately after his arrival. After the close of the civil war he came to Arizona, settling with the family in Tombstone. His son, Joseph Tierman, who died here a few years ago, was born there. He came to Prescott with his family in the early 70’s. This has been the home of the honored couple ever since. Congratulations galore were poured on them last night by their friends, all wishing them many more years of wedded bliss and prosperity.
23 Aug 1908
p. 8.4
Chinese Funeral — The funeral of Ching Sack, Chinese who died at his home in the Chinese quarter Friday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock from the Joss house. Interment will be in the Citizen’s Cemetery.
25 Aug 1908
p. 5.3
TOYED WITH HIS PISTOL ONCE TOO OFTEN — Because he toyed with a pistol which he believed he had unloaded, at 5 o’clock Sunday evening at Ramsgate, Jesus Canciano, a Mexican section hand, now fills a grave in the citizen’s cemetery. Canciano was cleaning his pistol in the vicinity of the section house at Ramsgate at the hour named when it was accidentally discharged, the bullet entering his abdomen. He was a corpse less than sixty minutes later. Justice of the Peace McLane was notified. He left on the southbound train Sunday night and empanelled a coroner’s jury, which returned a verdict of accidental death yesterday morning. The remains were brought here and interred by the Ruffner undertaking establishment yesterday evening at 5 o’clock. The weapon which caused Canciano’s death is one of cheap make. He was warned several times by friends that he might accidentally discharge it. He did not heed their remarks and continued to handle it carelessly from time to time until the fatal shot was fired Sunday.
26 Aug 1908
p. 3.2
PROBATE MATTERS -- order confirming the sale of real estate in the estate of John Wood, deceased, was made and entered in the probate court yesterday. The estate consisting of two ranches and interests in mining claims was purchased by J. I. Marksbury, Elias Wine and C. C. Callaway. The total receipts of sale were $5,300. Final accounts of Charles Evans, administrator of the estate of John F. Simmons, deceased, were allowed, approved and settled. The administrator was charged with having received $421 and credited with having paid out $301.15, leaving a balance of $119.85 on hand. The balance with two acres of land and improvements in Miller valley and household furniture was distributed to Mrs. Charles Evans, daughter of deceased. Final accounts of George U. Young, administrator of the estate of Fred Blume, deceased, were allowed, approved and settled. The administrator was charged with having received $2,238.75 and credited with having paid out $676.28, leaving a balance of $1,562.47 which was distributed one-half to his father and the other half to two brothers, on (sic) sister, two nephews and one niece, all resident of Germany.
26 Aug 1908
p. 5.3
MARRIED 71 YEARS, PIONEER PASSES AWAY — J. C. Alred, at the Age OF 91, a Victim Of Cancer —At the advanced age of 91 years, J. C. Allred, one of the patriarchs of Yavapai county, succumbed to general debility and cancer at his home in Mint valley at an early hour yesterday morning. He was a native of Tennessee. At an early age he emigrated from his native state to Arkansas. He came here in 1875, settling with him (sic) family in the place where he died yesterday. Ninety-two children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive him, as well as his wife, still enjoying good health, who will be ninety-one years of age in October. They have been married 71 years. He was a farmer and stock raiser by occupation. He was among the most active of Yavapai county’s residents since his arrival in the territory until ten years ago, when he retired from the industrious life of a husbandman. His death is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends as well as his many descendants who are all associated with the business interests of Yavapai county and among its most respected citizens. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
27 Aug 1908
p. 4.2
CARRIED IDENTITY SECRET TO HIS GRAVE -- F. L. Doe Passes Away At Hospital In Mystery — Refusing to the last to inform his associates of his life previous to his arrival here a year and a half ago, F. L. Doe succumbed to tuberculosis a few minutes before 12 Tuesday night. He was aged 45 years. His birthplace is unknown. He is believed to have a sister in Michigan. Efforts are now being made by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to locate her and inform her of the death of her brother. Before his admission to the hospital he lived at the Schuerman hotel, with the exception of a few months last winter spent in the Salt River valley. After his return from the valley he gradually grew worse. He refused to give an account of himself or relatives. When admitted to the hospital he continued to maintain silence, refusing to answer questions asked by the nurses or attending physicians. He was paralyzed the last three weeks and unable to move in bed.
29 Aug 1908
p. 8.2
TO REST IN HER OHIO HOME — The remains of Miss Alva Louise McDowell, who died Thursday morning at 1 o’clock at the Hartson ranch, immediately west of the city, were shipped yesterday afternoon to Columbus, Ohio, for interment. She was aged 25 years and a native of Ohio. The fatal disease was tuberculosis. She came here six weeks ago in an advanced state of the fatal malady and gradually grew worse until death came as a relief to her years of suffering. Her mother, her only surviving relative and who was with her when the end came, accompanied the remains to their last resting place.
01 Sept 1908
p. 5.1
PROBATE MATTERS — Two petitions for letters of administration on the estates of deceased persons were filed yesterday in the probate court and one marriage license issued. Thomas Campbell filed a petition for letters of administration on the estate of L. M. Olden, deceased. Pending the hearing of the petition which was set for September 10, Campbell was appointed special administrator of the estate. John H. Robinson filed a petition praying that letters of administration be granted him in the estate of Frank I. Doe, deceased, the hearing of which was set for
September 9. James E. Walker and Mary Wingfield of Jerome were licensed to wed.
02 Sept 1908
p. 3.2
PROBATE BUSINESS — A. A. Johns, administrator of the estate of Thomas H. Coleman, deceased, filed a petition in the probate court yesterday, granting him authority to sell the real estate and personal property of the estate. The hearing of the petition was set for October 6. George P. Harrington was appointed administrator of the estate of Ramon Cardenes, deceased. A marriage license was issued to Paul H. Wright and Miss Mary A. Dwyer.
03 Sept 1908
p. 1.3
PROBATE BUSINESS --…A marriage license was granted to Abraham Lincoln Crow and Miss Berde Carter, both residents of the Verde Valley.
03 Sept 1908
p. 5.1
ROE H. WIDEMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH — Succumbs to Stomach Trouble at Mercy Hospital — After an illness of only a few days Roe H. Wideman succumbed to an attack of stomach trouble in the Mercy Hospital yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. He was stricken ill last Sunday, and the attending physician held out little hoes for his recovery. He grew worse Tuesday night and yesterday morning at 8:30 o’clock was taken to the Mercy Hospital, where he died an hour and a half later. He was born in Dallas Texas, January 3, 1873, so was in the prime of manhood when stricken with the fatal disease. He came to this territory ten years ago, locating in Phoenix. Three years ago he came to Prescott, with his wife and son, who survive him. This city had been his home ever since. Wideman was a man of genial and generous disposition, commanding the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was a member of Prescott Lodge No. 330, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, under which auspices his funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. The sympathy of the community goes out to the grief stricken wife and son on their irreparable loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father.
04 Sept 1908
p. 5.2
PROBATE BUSINESS — Miss Verdie Carter and A. L. Crowe were quietly wedded yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the probate court. Judge Hicks officiated in the presence of a few friends of the contracting parties. The happy couple are residents of the Verde valley, where they will make their future home. A marriage license was issued to George Clepper and Miss Willie Welch, both residents of Prescott.
05 Sept 1908
p. 1.3
MISTOOK FRIEND FOR MOUNTAIN LION AND SHOT HIM TO DEATH — John Crume Sends Rifle Ball Through His Fellow Hunter John Galbraith — Mistaking his friend and fellow hunter for a mountain lion they were trailing, John Crume shot John Galbraith, through the body yesterday morning at 9 o’clock in the Bradshaw Mountains. Galbraith died from the effects of the wound an hour later. Immediately after the shooting Crume ran as fast as he could to Crown King for aid for the injured man. Dr. Capps and a few friends hurriedly returned with him, but Galbraith was dead when they arrived. The body was taken to Crown King to be prepared for interment. Crume is almost prostrated at his home in Crown King over the shooting of his friend of many years, standing. An inquest will probably be held today…
05 Sept 1908
p. 5.4
PROBATE BUSINESS — Sarah C. McKenzie filed a petition in the probate court yesterday praying that letters of administration be issued her in the estate of John McKenzie, deceased. The hearing of the petition was set for September 15. She was appointed special administrator of the estate pending the hearing of the petition.
09 Sept 1908
p. 4.3
PROBATE MATTERS -- J. A. Cantin, administrator with the will annexed of the estate of J. M. Cantin, deceased, filed his final account of administration in the probate court yesterday with a petition for distribution. The hearing of the petition was set for September 32. Marriage licenses were issued to W. H. McLeod and Margaret Burns of McCabe, and to Peter Cain Bark of Kansas City and Agnes Louise von Freiderich of St. Louis, Mo.
09 Sept 1908
p. 5.5
CUPID M’LANE MAKES TWO HEARTS BEAT AS ONE — Miss Margaret Burns and W. H. McLeod were married last evening at seven 0’clock by Justice of the Peace “Cupid” McLane. The ceremony was performed in the parlors of the Wilson Hotel, in the presence of only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. The bride has been a resident of McCabe the past year where she is well and favorably known to a wide circle of friends. The groom has resided in McCabe the last four years engaged in the livery business. The happy couple will leave this morning for Bisbee, where they will make their future home.
09 Sept 1908
p. 8.2
Stork Visits — The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mackin on Groom Creek early Monday morning, leaving a healthy baby boy.
10 Sept 1908
p. 1.5
PROBATE BUSINESS — J.H. Robinson was appointed administrator of the estate of Frank L. Doe, deceased, in the probate court yesterday. George H. Schuerman, B. C. Davis and Ca. A. Peter Jr. were appointed appraisers of the estate. J.R. Lowry was appointed guardian of the estate of J. M. Zapeda, insane.
10 Sept 1908
p. 4.4
VICTIM OF CONSUMPTION — After an illness of several months, Thomas Cassidy succumbed to miners’ consumption at McCabe at noon Tuesday. He was aged 35 years and had been a resident of the county several years, following the occupation of miner. His remains were laid to rest in the Miners’ Union cemetery at McCabe yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock under the auspices of the Western Federation on Miners, in which he held membership. He was a man held in the highest esteem by all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He leaves no immediate relatives in this section.
11 Sept 1908
p. 8.2
PROBATE BUSINESS — Thomas Campbell was appointed administrator of the estate of L. M. Olden, deceased, in the probate court yesterday. The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Frank L. Doe was returned. Filed and recorded. The estate consists of cash and a gold watch and chain appraised at $1.135. A notice to creditors was ordered published. A marriage license was issued to Braulio Pisagno and Carmen Miranda, both residents of Humboldt.
13 Sept 1908
p. 8.2
INFANT LAID TO REST — The remains of Helen Alberta Gray, the twelve months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gray of Skull valley, who died here Friday evening at 6 o’clock, were laid to rest yesterday evening at 5:30 o’clock in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. The funeral was held from the chapel of the Ruffner undertaking parlors. It was attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances of the family. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved parents in the loss of their only little one.
15 Sept 1908
p. 8.3
Marriage License Issued. R.K. Ray and Miss Alma Thorbecke of Jerome were granted license to wed in the probate court yesterday.
19 Sept 1908
p. 6.3
OLD RESIDENT OF CHERRY CREEK PASSES ON — End of Mrs. M’Whorter Is Regretted By Many Friends — Word reached here yesterday from Cherry Creek of the death in that place September 8, of Mrs. Matilda McWhorter, one of the respected pioneer women of the county. Her remains were laid to rest in the Cherry Creek cemetery September 10, by the side of her devoted husband, who preceded her to the Great Beyond two years ago. Her death was due to general debility, due to her advanced years, she begin past 76. She came here with her husband thirty-six years ago, this county being her home ever since. Her husband following mining and stock raising and they made their home at the Peck and other mines several years before moving to Cherry Creek twenty-five years ago. Three sons and four daughters survive her. James McWhorter, Jefferson McWhorter, Mrs. .Nora Maders and Mrs. Jane Waters are residents of Cherry Creek. William McWhorter, Mrs. Butterick and Mrs. Yancy reside in California. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, generous and kindhearted neighbor, held in the highest respect in all the communities in which she lived. The remains of William Maders, who died in the hospital Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, will be interred this afternoon in the Cherry Creek cemetery. He succumbed to tuberculosis after a lingering illness. He was aged 43 years and a native of New York city. He came here fifteen years ago, settling in Cherry Creek, which has been his home until two months ago, when he came to the hospital here. He was a miner by occupation and it is believed that he contracted the disease which caused his death while doing underground work. Surviving he leaves his mother, Mrs. Sarah Stephens, and brother, James Maders, who will accompany the remains to their last resting place today. He was a man of generous disposition and strict business integrity. His death in the prime of life is deeply regretted by all who enjoyed his acquaintance.
29 Sept 1908
p. 4.1
GREETS HIS DEATH FAR AWAY FROM FATHERLAND — “Count” Von Sacken Sees Immortal Dawn In Lonely Canyon — Greetings……..Dead three nights and two days , F. A. von Sacken was found yesterday morning in his cabin in the Yaeger Canyon section by Justice of the Peace McLane of this city and a coroner’s jury. They left this city early yesterday morning at the suggestion of a man named English, who arrived from there late Sunday night. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that death resulted from natural causes. The body was brought here by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. Von Sacken had been known here the last twelve years as Count von Sacken. He was a native of Germany, between sixty and seventy eyars (sic) age. He was a miner and prospector by occupation and the owner of several promising mining claims at the time of his death. He had been suffering several months from dropsy. After visiting this city last week, he returned to his camp Tuesday. Friday afternoon he asked English, who was passing by, to join him at dinner. English accepted the invitation. They ate supper in von Sacken’s tent cabin at 6 o’clock in the evening and conversed until 9 o’clock that night, when English retired to a neighboring tent cabin.…Von Sacken leaves no immediate relatives in this section and little is known of his history. He was an accomplished linguist, conversing in several languages, indicating that he had the advantages of good education and training in his youth.
29 Sept 1908
p. 5.4
PROBATE COURT -- A decree of distribution of the estate of Henry D. Stocker, deceased, was made and entered in the probate court yesterday. The estate consists of $500 in cash, law library and personal effects. It was distributed to the daughter, son and granddaughter of deceased. A decree establishing publication of notice to creditors was made and entered in the estate of Charles Born, Sr. deceased.