Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 06, 1898 The MINER extends sympathy to Mr. Walter H. Revell, who this week received the news of the unexpected death of his uncle, John Burnham, at Peterborough, Canada. He leaves a wife and large family. The deceased was a member of Parliament and a prominent man in Canadian politics. His demise is a great loss to Canada. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 20, 1898 Dr. Gilligan has received the sad intelligence of the death of his aged father, whose home was in Ireland. He was the same age as Queen Victoria, their birthday being on the same date. The many friends of the doctor deeply sympathize with him in this, his hour of sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 20, 1898 Mrs. Heitz Dead. Word was received in this city of the death of Mrs. W.G. Heitz at Ogden on Saturday. It was known she was ill, but no one thought the end was so near. The sad news cast a gloom over this community, where she was so well and favorably known, having lived here with her family for many years. The interment took place at Ogden, The deceased, who was a loving wife and kind mother, leaves behind her to mourn her loss a bereaved husband and five children, to whom the sympathy of their large circle of friends here is extended in this their darkest hour of sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 January 27, 1898 Gus Yucus, a Finlander, died suddenly this week from rupture of the stomach. He had been ill for some time. He worked up to a few hours of his death. The burial took place on Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 January 27, 1898 Mr. and Mrs. Carr lost their youngest child today. The MINER extends sympathy to them in their sorrow. The funeral will take place from the M. E. church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 January 27, 1898 Charles Nostrum. Chas. Nostrum, brother of Mrs. Peter Swanson, died of complications of diseases in the hospital on Monday night. The funeral took place form the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Kevan officiating. It was attended by a large number of the sorrowing friends of the deceased, who was a man held in the highest esteem. For the past two years he tried to regain his health on a ranch, but he had to return to town and finally passed away. The deceased was a single man 38 years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swanson, the sympathy of this community is extended in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 January 27, 1898 Two funerals occurred at the end of last week, one from back of No. 1 mine and one from No. 4. The MINER was unable to get the names of the sorrowing parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 03, 1898 The reporter of the Ripples made a mistake in announcing the death of Dr. Gilligan’s father. The item ought to have read that his aged mother had passed away. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 03, 1898 The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Carr, were interred from the M. E. church at two o’clock on Sunday afternoon. The services conducted by the Rev. G.H. Smith, were very impressive. “Asleep in Jesus” and other hymns were sung by O.C. Smith, Mrs. D.M. Thayer, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Gates. The Knights of Pythias marched in procession, out of respect for the sorrowing father, who is a member of the order. The funeral was largely attended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 03, 1898 Death of Mrs. A.V. Quinn Mattie, wife of Hon. A.V. Quinn, departed this life at noon on Saturday, Jan. 22d, at the age of fifty-two years and three months. Deceased had been very ill for some months past with consumption of the bowels, and her death was not unexpected. The funeral was held at the M.E. church on Monday, Jan. 24, Rev. Dr. Hiff, of Salt Lake City, and old-time friend of the deceased, preached a most eloquent and feeling sermon. The business houses were all closed during the funeral, and there was a very large attendance of friends and neighbors who mourn with the bereaved husband and sons.—Evanston Herald. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 03, 1898 BOUND OVER Wm. Herbert’s Preliminary Held at the Court House Tuesday. Wm. Herbert, charged with shooting the Mexican sheepherder on Muddy creek last summer, and of robbing him of $480, had his preliminary examination Tuesday morning before Judge Ash at the court house. The examination lasted about one hour and twenty minutes, Attorney Blydenburg representing the state and F. Chatterton the defendant. The defendant was held to the May term of the District court in $4,000 bonds, $2,000 for assault with intent to kill and $2,000 for highway robbery. In default of bonds he was remanded to jail. The evidence in substance substantiates previously published accounts of the offense.—Rawlins Journal. Herbert is the fellow who rode into Rock Springs when making his escape and gave his horse and saddle to Miner Smith. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 10, 1898 Dennis Welch left on last Sunday afternoon train for Sidney, Nebraska, to be present at the funeral of his father, who was accidentally killed on Saturday evening about six o’clock, while crossing a railroad track. The old gentleman was a farmer and had reached the age of 79 years. The telegram did not give particulars. The many friends of Mr. Welch extend their sympathy to him in his sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 10, 1898 One By One They Pass Away The ranks of the old timers are thinning fast. One by one they cross over the dark river to find, we hope, the last haven of rest. C.R. Barrett, the ex-postmaster of Salt Lake city, is gone—joined the silent majority. He was an old friend of the writer and over his bier we bend in sorrow, remembering well his many virtues; his cheerful nature and his liberal hand. May his ashes rest in peace. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 17, 1898 The many friends of Messrs. Paul and Max Huber extend sympathy to them in their sorrow at the loss of their mother who departed this life on the 10th inst., at Fairbery, Nebraska. Mr. Paul Huber was in Nebraska at the time of her unexpected demise and was able to be present at the obsequies. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 17, 1898 The sympathy of their many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Walters over the loss of their youngest boy. The funeral took place last Friday afternoon from the family residence. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 17, 1898 Mr. E.P. Philbrick writes the MINER from Sand Stone mines, about 25 miles from Dixon, that the mine is working with about 20 men and that he is running the crusher. There are four families in the camp. The weather is not cold but the snow is so deep that some mornings when they get up the tops of the houses are buried underneath their white covering. Mr. Philbrick has some claims which he expects to sell in the spring. On the 5th of January Mrs. Philbrick’s mother died in Utah. Owing to the distance and deep snow, she was unable to be present at the funeral. Pat Dunn was at Sand Stone working but left some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. Philbrick and daughter are well. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 February 24, 1898 Sweetwater Items On Thursday, the 18th, Mrs. Miller’s nephew died at her home here. The cause of his death was brain fever. The lad was about 16 or 17 years of age, and had been at this place eight or nine days from Utah, where his parents reside. After notifying his folks of his serious condition, his parents started for this place at once, but the poor boy was dead when they arrived here. The boy, whose name the writer has not learned, had been working for this company last winter and at that time he formed acquaintance with quite a few young people, who join in sympathy with his parents and relatives over their sudden loss. Funeral services were held Saturday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 February 24, 1898 Mrs. Karl Spinner has returned from he sad visit to attend the funeral of her beloved brother. She visited her daughter, whose home is in Denver. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 February 24, 1898 Gone to Heaven. There is sorrow and tears in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spence for their eighteen months old girl baby is gone. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Sunday forenoon. The services were held at the family residence. John W. Young opened with prayer and Missionary Callars and Bishop Soulsby addressed briefly the assembled friends of the afflicted family. The choir sang appropriate hymns. The pall bearers were four little girls: Janet Baxter, Lizzie Warren, Robena Cooper and Elsie Peterson. To the parents who have lost their dear one, kind words of consolation are extended. May they find peace at the foot stool of Him who doeth all things well. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 February 24, 1898 Deputy Sheriff Killed Him. The MINER is informed that Robert Cavalry, deputy sheriff at Evanston, shot and killed one of the prisoners who was attempting to escape from jail. The man killed is the biggest of the two men who robbed Anderson’s White Elephant saloon here and who was later implicated in stealing the money on the gambling tables in Painter’s saloon at Evanston. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 February 24, 1898 Looks Like Murder. Wm. Laney arrived in town on Tuesday evening from Hoy’s Red creek ranch, when he was interviewed by the MINER reporter, relative to the killing of the young lad Wm. Strang last week. Mr. Laney stated that while he was at the ranch Mr. and Mrs. Blair and their youngest son were the only people there. They did not see the shooting as it occurred about seven o’clock in the morning before they came down stairs, but Mr. Blair heard the shot and looking out of the window he saw the young man stretched out in the snow with his hand supporting his head, his elbow resting on the ground. Immediately after the report of the pistol he heard the words “Oh, God! Oh, God!” The night previous Tetters, Pigeon, Bennett, Lewis Johnson and Wm Strang, the latter only a boy 17 years old, occupied one room and all night long they were fooling with one another, having more or less fun. About seven o’clock in the morning Lewis Johnson caught hold of the boy and threw him out of doors. Picking himself up the boy ran back in, lifted his foot in fun and kicked Johnson, then ran out again ad was going towards the stable to feed his stock when Johnson called him. The boy turned round and Johnson asked him “How do you like that?” pointing his pistol at him. The boy replied jokingly “???” (crease in paper) and no sooner had he uttered the word than the report of the pistol rang forth and the boy fell to the ground mortally wounded. The bullet penetrated the abdomen lodging in the back. Within an hour Johnson made his escape. Tetters came to town for the coroner and Pigeon and Bennett also left the ranch. The boy lived 19 hours and was conscious most of the time. Before he died he told Mr. Blair that when Johnson cocked his pistol Pigeon heard him make a remark which will go to prove that he intended killing the boy. During last summer Wm. Strang worked at the 2 bar ranch. His parents live on Ashley’s Fork, Utah. Lewis Johnson is the man who robbed George Richard’s camp last fall and who is charged with the commission of various crimes both in Wyoming and Colorado. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 February 24, 1898 Coroner Dan McNamara went out to Red creek on Sunday last to hold an inquest over the remains of the boy Wm. Strang, who was shot by Lewis Johnson. Wm. Strang’s father at Ashley’s Fork, telegraphed here to find out if the boy killed was his son, as he was without particulars, the only information he had received coming through the Salt Lake Herald, which did not publish the boy’s right name. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 V.S. Hoy Shot And Killed. Mr. V.S. Hoy was shot and killed while attempting, with some officers, to capture Louis Johnson and two of his associates who were trying to flee from justice. The first intimation of Mr. Hoy’s death came through the Salt Lake Tribune this afternoon. The Tribune’s special was dated Vernal, Utah, March 2, 1898, and reads as follows: “Word has just been received from Brown’s Park of another killing. Several men were trying to capture Louis Johnson, the man who killed Strang a few days ago. They found Johnson, Dave Lant and John Bennett in the mountains near the park. As soon as the three desperadoes saw the men coming they immediately opened fire on them, killing V.S. Hoy. Bennett was captured and is now held at the park waiting for the Sheriff. The other two men are held in the mountains, and there is no doubt but what they will be captured, as deputy sheriff Joseph Follower has formed a posse of twenty-five men and is now on his way to the park. Great excitement prevails and there is no doubt that the murderers will be shot or lynched as soon as captured.” Confirming this report a letter was received about five o’clock this afternoon, brought to town, addressed to Mr. Wille Rouff, of this city, by Mrs. Hoy’s youngest brother, Carroll Blair. The letter was written by Mr. Curtin (hole in paper) dated Monday (hole in paper). “V.S. Hoy (hole in paper) while trying to capture three outlaws in Brown’s Park at mouth of Ladore canyon, Colorado, Johnson, the man who murdered Willie Strang; Lant, who escaped from Salt Lake prison the other week, not known, think he is a Mexican. Bennett, Johnson’s partner, is arrested and guarded. Sheriff Nyman and deputy of Routt county, sheriff Preece, of Vernal, every one in the park, probably 20 men, are after them. The outlaws had to abandon their horses and are on foot. While trailing them into the rocks V.S. Hoy and others had to hand each other their guns up. V.S. Hoy being in the lead was shot down. His body rolled down off the rocks and is still there.” L.B. CURTIN. This is indeed a sad state of affairs. The killing of young Strang and now the shooting down of Mr. Hoy cannot fail to arouse just indignation and bring quick retribution. It is the duty of every good citizen to suppress lawless acts and it seems the time has now arrived for every honest man to rise in his might and rid Brown’s Park and its neighborhood of every desperate character, to drive them out of their rendezvous of crime. Colorado, Utah and Wyoming should unite and act at once for the restoration of peace and order. The death of Mr. Hoy has caused great excitement here, the shooting being universally condemned. It will be sorrowful news to the widow who is convalescing in a Chicago hospital, and the fatherless children, Neva and Val, who are here under the care of Mrs. Rouff, are bemoaning the fate of their papa and will not be comforted. Mr. Hoy was a very old settler in Brown’s Park; weathered many a storm and for many years battled against great odds, but always kept his shoulder to the wheel, pushing onward, hoping ever, and to be shot down while in the act of sustaining the law, it is simply awful; too terrible to contemplate. Mr. Carroll Blair will return south tomorrow accompanied by Mr. Willis Rouff to bring the body to this city. A telegram has been sent to Mrs. Hoy, who, if she can travel, will start for Rock Springs at once. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 Accident Resulting in Death. Martin Anderson, while at work in the Sweetwater Coal and Mining company’s No. 2 mine on Monday, was struck by falling rock and injured internally, so that he died a few hours later in the State hospital. Coroner D.L. McNamara held an inquest, the particulars of which the MINER presents to its readers:-- John Ahlberg, the first witness, stated in part:-- “I was acquainted with Martin Anderson since 1885. I was his partner in the mine. He was hurt in No. 2 mine, No. 1 entry, when working on pillar between 17 and 18 rooms. I was there when he was hurt. I and Martin went down in the morning about 5 o’clock because we didn’t need any coal loose, thinking the pillar might accidentally work and squeeze in and make some coal loose. The driver came in and left us two cars, which we loaded. I told my partner that the place was dangerous because it was breaking and cracking. I told him then the best thing we could do was to quit the place and see the pit boss and get another place. He said, “Let’s stay today and do the best we can and see the pit boss at night.” I didn’t dispute him and still I didn’t like to stay. The boy came up and left two more cars, which we loaded and he told the boy to tell the pit boss to come and see the place. Thirty minutes afterwards he came in and looked at the place and said “Boys load out your coal and tell the driver to give you cars on every trip.” We loaded these cars and let them down and got two more cars and loaded them. The pit boss sent us some props. We got six cars in all. The rock was loose at the entry but we didn’t think it necessary to prop it as we were only going to load two more cars, then quit. When we had the last two cars about level full, the first thing we knew the rock fell down and I was thrown over toward the rib. We both were in the dark. Martin commenced to holler for help. I tried to get my lamp as fast as I could and tried to help him out from under the rock. I then went outside and called for help. Martin Nelson and the track layer came as quickly as they could and helped us out. John Sharp is the pit boss. He examined the place and told us it was a bad place and also told us before the clean out the place a quickly as possible and tell the driver to give us cars and said pull the rails eight lengths away. No, we did not set up the props the boss sent in. We thought there was no danger. (paper damaged) close to the face where the rock fell down. I think he sent in eight props. I don’t know how far the pillars are from one another. I was told about ten days ago that the place was dangerous. We were not all the while kept in props. We had ordered props, but if there were any props at all we got them. We would order them if they were needed. We did not set up the last props Mr. Sharp sent in. We knew the roof was bad then. After the rock fell on Martin Anderson he said he thought the roof was bad, but he never thought an accident so bad would happen so soon.” John Sharp, the inside foreman, testified:-- “I don’t know anything about the death of Martin Anderson, only what I heard after I came on top. They inquired for props about three weeks or a month ago and I got props for them. I have been at the place they were working two or three times this week. Everything seemed all right except a little wide space for want of timber. As soon as the men want timbers they notify the driver and he gets it. Timber was fetched in there on the first trip by the drive on Saturday morning, that was on the 26th of February. I don’t know whether they inquired for props that morning; props were supplied. I was in the place on the morning of February 26th at 8 o’clock. They told me the roof was bad. It old them to get timber and put it in and load the coal they had in that place and I would get them another working place. John Ahlberg thought it would be the best thing they could do. Martin Anderson did not think it would be necessary to put in timbers because it would be such a short time; that there was no danger to load what few cars they had there. I told them to clean up and pull the rails and get out. They had about 8 or 10 cars of coal. They said they would load the coal and I told the driver to give them two cars every trip. I told them the roof was not safe and to put in timber. JURY’S VERDICT THE STATE OF WYOMING ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) ROCK SPRINGS, Feb. 27th, 1898. We the jury, duly empaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, coroner, for Sweetwater county, Wyoming, to investigate the death of one Martin Anderson, do find that he came to his death on February 26th, 1898, in Mine No. 2, belonging to Sweetwater Coal company by a fall of rock and we, the jury, after hearing the testimony in the case, do find that same was purely accidental and we exonerate the Sweetwater Coal company and officials. Signed, WM. STRINGER, WM. DIKCSON, THOMAS LAFFERTY. Martin Anderson was taken to the state hospital, but he died within a few hours from internal injuries. The deceased was an old timer, about 46 years of age, a hard working man, much esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. The funeral took place from the M.E. church on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. G.H. Smith officiating at the services. Little is known of the relatives of the deceased. He has two sisters living in Nebraska to whom the coroner sent a telegram, but no reply has as yet been received. Martin Anderson kept “batch” with his partner John Ahlberg and his personal belongings were few. Coroner McNamara holds a silver watch and chain, shaving case, razor, strap, brush, etc.; two books, on English and one Swedish. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 First Death at Kemmerer. Special to the Miner. A man, stranger, attempting to break into Post’s store was shot and killed by Mr. Post, the merchant here. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 Dennis Welch returned at the beginning of the week from Nebraska, where he was called to be present at the obsequies of his father. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 Cold Blooded Murder. Willie Strang, who was shot and killed at Hoy’s Red Creek ranch, was a son of A.R. Strang, of this place, and a brother-in-law of Wm. McCaslin, one of the members of the city council, and was only a mere boy while Johnson was a middle-aged man and considered a tough character. Mr. McCaslin received a letter from Mr. Hoy, in which he denounced the shooting as a cold blooded murder. Public sentiment is very strong against Johnson, and if he is caught there is very likely to be a hanging bee outside of the jurisdiction of the courts.—Vernal Express. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Munchego lost their adopted child last week. The funeral took place on Sunday, the Rev. Father Delahunty conducting the services, which were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Munchego. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 Mr. V.S. Hoy was a mason in good standing at the time of his death. He held his membership in a Nebraska lodge. The members of the Rock Springs lodge will see to the proper care of the body until definite arrangements are made for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 03, 1898 The MINER regrets to state that the youngest brother of Mr. Wm. Ace died at his home in Nebraska last Thursday. Mr. Ace and his brother were present at the obsequies. Before Mr. Ace returns home he will visit for a few days with Mrs. Ace’s sister, who lives in Nebraska. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ace extend sympathy to them in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Kemmerer Notes Just a few lines to give you the particulars of the killing that took place here. On Friday morning about 4.15 o’clock, three men undertook to enter the store of W.S. Post. They at first (crease in paper) pane of glass in order to get at the window latch. The rattle of the glass awoke Mr. Post, whose residence is in the upper story of his store. He came down the stairway and seeing the men at work at his window commenced firing with a revolver through the window. He fired altogether six shots; two, it afterwards developed, taking effect on one of the burglars; one shot in the shoulder, the other in the right side just below the ribs. The wounded man and the two with him, broke and ran. The man who was shot got away about twenty yards, then fell on his face. Mr. Post did not know he had killed a man until daylight revealed the corpse. Coroner Cashin was dispatched for and Deputy Sheriff L. N. Huggins started after the other two men and assisted by Mr. Sullivan he managed to apprehend them. The inquest did not reveal the dead man’s name, only that his first name was “Fred.” The other two men, giving the names of Adams and Carna(crease in paper) nothing about him. They maintain they were not present at the attempt to rob the store, but they were bound over to the District court by Justice Smith. Bail was fixed at $1,000. They were unable to file same and in default were taken to the county jail at Evanston. The coroner’s jury, consisting of George Overstreet, Frank James and F.R. Curtis rendered the following verdict:-- “We find the man came to his death by a gun shot wound, fired by W.S. Post and we exonerate W.S. Post from all blame as he was only protecting his property.” I guess robbers will steer clear of Mr. Post in the future. The pane of glass was smashed in, leaving a space large enough for a man to crawl through. Mr. Post deplores the killing of the man. He only shot to frighten the robbers and did not know he had shot any one until daylight. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 V.S. Hoy’s Remains. The body of V.S. Hoy, who was murdered by the outlaws P.L. Johnstone, Harry Tracey and David lant, was brought to Rock Springs by Mr. Willis Rouff and Felix Prestopiz on Tuesday forenoon and taken to Ace’s undertaking establishment, where it was dressed and placed in a metallic casket. The deceased having been a member of the Masonic fraternity in good standing at the time he was killed, the members of the Rock Springs Lodge A.F. and A.M. took charge of the remains and made all necessary arrangements for their care. At two o’clock of the same day the casket was borne to the Episcopal church, where the friends of the deceased were given an opportunity to see the familiar face for the last time. Considering that he had been dead a week and taking into consideration the circumstances connected with his death, the body was in a good state of preservation, the features retaining the distinctness. Many bent over the silent form, wondering at “man’s inhumanity to man” and as they turned to leave brushed away the tears that trickled down every cheek. About three o’clock the silent procession formed, and escorted by the masons wearing their aprons and regalia, the hearse moved slowly to the depot to meet No. 2, which received the casket and conveyed all that was mortal of V.S. Hoy to his last resting place at Fremont, Nebraska. The pallbearers, all members of the Masonic order, were Robert Forsythe, Ben Howell, D.F. Morris, John T. Treasure, G.H. Goble and E.L. Emery. Accompanying the remains to Fremont were Mrs. Hoy, the sorrowing widow who arrived from Chicago on Monday morning and Mr. Julius Beckman, an old and true friend of the family, who joined Mrs. Hoy at Fremont and traveled with her to Rock Springs. Many of her lady friends were at the depot extending comfort as best they could to the bereaved widow, whose condition, having only a week or two ago left the Chicago hospital, it too weak to bear up under the fearful strain which has been so unexpectedly thrust upon her. Everyone feels keenly the heavy blow that has fallen upon Mrs. Hoy and her fatherless children. Words are inadequate to express the horror every law-abiding citizen feels over the murderous acts of the desperadoes during the past two weeks. Fine people universally condemn the killing of Wm. Strang and V.S. Hoy, and have thrown off all reserved, declaring for justice and the punishment of all implicated in the crimes that have lately shocked this community. The masons have drawn up a very appropriate resolutions, which express not only the sentiments of the brothers in the order, but of all, both male and female, conversant with the revolting details. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. WHEREAS: An esteemed citizen, a worthy brother, loving husband and tender father, Valentine S. Hoy, in the prime and vigor of manhood, was shot down and killed by a band of outlaws near Brown’s Park, and WHEREAS: The locality of said murder has long been infested with a gang of desperadoes, who have terrorized peaceable citizens and whose crimes are characterized by cruelty, inhumanity and utter disregard of the law, and WHEREAS: The safety of our citizens, their lives and their homes demand that the authorities exert their utmost power to suppress and bring to justice this lawless element, and WHEREAS: The law-abiding and peace loving citizens of the neighborhood of Brown’s Park are engaged in the commendable work of ridding the surrounding country of these desperate characters, therefore, bit it RESOLVED: That Rock Springs Lodge No. 12 A.F. and A.M., tender to the grief stricken widow and fatherless children our deepest sympathy and with the community at large we deplore the loss of so brave and true a citizen as our esteemed and worthy brother. RESOLVED: That we commend the spirit that prompts the law-abiding people of Brown’s Park and vicinity to organize and protect their lives, their homes and their property, RESOLVED: That these resolutions be placed upon the pages of our Journal and that a copy be presented to the bereaved widow. E.L. EMERY, D.G. THOMAS, O.D. RASMUSSEN, Committee. Rock Springs, Wyo., March 7, 1898. THE FUNERAL AT FREMONT The funeral of Valentine S. Hoy, who was killed last week in Wyoming by outlaws, says the Fremont Tribune of the 9th inst., was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Congregational church, a large number of friends of the deceased being present to pay their last tribute to the dead. The ceremonies were under the direction of the Masonic lodge of this city, to which Mr. Hoy belongs. A large number of the members of Fremont Lodge No. 15, A.F. and A.M. marched in a body to the undertaker’s and escorted the body to the church. The casket rested in front of the altar and was surrounded by many beautiful floral designs, sent by the friends of the deceased. The sermon preached by Rev. Wm. H. Buss in the text and its elucidation was remarkably appropriate and comforting to those who mourned. He spoke of the deceased as possessing rugged and manly virtues, and as having died a martyr to the cause of civilizing the lawless sections of the country. “We all,” said Rev. Buss, “owe something to the heroism of this courageous man, who stood between law and order, and outlawry and disorder.” After the sermon, the friends were given the opportunity to view the body. The music for the services was furnished by a quartette composed of Miss Charlotte Anderson, Mrs. F.S. Harrison, and Messrs. Dan Russell and George Murrell. Among the special floral designs was a beautiful floral pillow made of white lilies, white roses, and white and purple violets, which was sent from the Masonic lodge of Rock Springs, Wyo. An anchor was sent by the Ladies’ Charity club, and a Maltese cross by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nye. A Masonic design in white roses was sent by the Masonic lodge of Fremont. There were many other tributes sent by private parties. White and red roses were around the casket in profusion. The remains were taken to Ridge cemetery and at the grave, the ritual of the Masonic order was carried out. THE CAPTURE OF THE OUTLAWS. In running down the outlaws a posse from Vernal, Utah, headed by Sheriff Preece; a posse from Colorado, led on by Sheriff Nyman and Deputy Sheriff Farnham; all the settlers in Brown’s Park and neighborhood and Deputy Sheriffs Peter Swanson and Wm. Laney, of Sweetwater county, Wyoming, took an active part, but to Deptuy Sheriff Peter Swanson, of Rock Springs, assisted by Deputy Sheriff Farnham, Isham Dart, colored, Joe Davenport and J. McKnight belongs the glory of arresting Johnstone, Tracey and Lant. They followed the trail of the outlaws without rest or food from Wednesday until Friday, when they captured them within six miles of Powder Springs. Fifteen shots were fired before they surrendered. Johnstone was the first to throw up his hands, then Lant did likewise, but Tracey made him pull them down again, under a threat of killing him right there. Shortly afterward, however, both gave themselves up, inquiring first if they were officers and being told they were and receiving the assurance they would be protected, they made no further resistance. They were almost barefooted, their shoes having been worn through by the sharp rocks and crusted snow. They were hungry and worn out. The only food they had the entire time was flesh of a colt which they killed. Johnstone accuses Lant and Tracey of killing V.S. Hoy, and they in turn accuse Johnstone. Hoy was in the lead of a posse of five and was within a few feet of the outlaws’ hiding place when shot. The men who were with him remained quiet for an hour watching for a movement, but the place was so thick with cedars and so terraced with rocks that to proceed further meant death, so they withdrew, but rallied next morning in greater numbers and kept up the chase until they bagged their game. Couriers were dispatched all over the country, informing the settlers of the murder of Hoy and putting everyone on his guard against Johnstone, Tracey, Land and Jack Bennet. The latter was not with Johnstone, Tracey and Lant when Hoy was shot, but was acting spy for them and all-round forage man. He made his appearance at Bassett’s ranch, no doubt to procure provisions for the murderers, but he met with rather an unpleasant surprise. He was promptly arrested and a few hours later was hung by a party of 25 masked men who swooped down upon the sheriff having him in custody and took him away from him. Bennett pleaded for his life, promising to tell all he knew, but there was no parleying and his dead body was soon dangling from a gate frame near the ranch. From beginning, up to date, the affair has been filled with thrilling and exciting tragedy. What may follow it is hard to tell. We must not omit to compliment Peter Swanson upon his perseverance, shrewdness and courage. He performed his duty well and is entitled to most of the reward offered by the governor of Utah for the capture of Tracey and Lant. THE DESPERADOES IN JAIL. Deputy Sheriff Peter Swanson and Wm. Laney arrived on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock with their prisoner Pat J. Johnstone, who shot and killed Wm. Strang at Hoy’s ranch and was among the rocks in Ladore canyon, Colorado, with Tracy and Lant when V.S. Hoy was murdered. Johnstone was lodge behind the bars in the city jail. Some time during that evening he spirited away by the sheriff and taken to Green River and place in the county jail there for safe keeping. Yesterday Johnstone, charged with murder, had a preliminary examination before Justic Cooney at Green River, county and prosecuting attorney John H. Chiles appearing for the state. Johnstone entered a plea of “not guilty.” Three witnesses were examined and the case continued until the 16th inst., when other witnesses will be sworn to give testimony, among them Mr. Pigeon, who was present at Hoy’s ranch at the time Strang was shot. Deputy sheriff Peter Swanson has gone south to subpoena what witnesses he can find in the case. C.A. TETERS ARRESTED C.A. Teters is also under arrest, charged with murder, and is in the Green River jail. He is Johnstone’s alleged partner and is accused of making erroneous reports regarding the killing of Strang, in order to give Johnstone time to escape. He has not yet been arraigned. His case will be taken up on the 16th inst. TRACEY AND LANT Tracey and Lant are escaped convicts from the Utah penitentiary. They were taken to Hahn’s Peak by Sheriff Nyman, but they will be turned over to the Utah authorities to serve out the balance of their terms. When Utah is through with them Colorado will prosecute them for crimes committed by them in that state. When Lant and Tracey are returned to Utah they will be tried for highway robbery, the specific charge being that they held up and robbed Guard Van Streeter of his gun and clothes and took a horse and buggy from two travel(crease in paper) the convicts, with (crease in paper) others, were effecting their escape from the penitentiary on Oct. 8 last. Dave Lant is a Utah boy, of respectable parentage. He was born at Payson. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Frank Luman Dead. In is with much reluctance and great sorrow that we have to record the death of Frank Luman, ten years of age, the second son of our esteemed citizens, Mr. and Mrs. Luman, which occurred this afternoon at 3 o’clock, from spinal meningitis and spotted fever. His death came so unexpectedly that the shock has completely prostrated the members of the family. On Wednesday afternoon he first complained of pain in his head, back and limbs, when ordinary treatment for biliousness and a cold was given. During the night he at times felt very sick and vomited, but in the morning, after a hot bath, he said he felt better and wanted to put on his clothes. He was persuaded, however, to remain in bed. About ten o’clock his condition took a decided change for the worse and it was not long before he took a spasm, and he had one after another until he died at 3 o’clock. Dr. R. Harvey Reed did everything known in the medical profession to help the boy, but his disease was beyond early remedies. The loss of Frank, who was an exceptionally bright boy, and a great favorite with all, has cast a gloom over the entire community. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of all in their sorrow that has so ruthlessly invaded their happy home. To raise a boy to ten years of age and then have him cut down without a moment’s warning, is one of the most crushing visitations that can possibly fall upon a fond father and mother. May they find comfort and consolation at the footstool of him who doeth all things well. The funeral will take place at two o’clock on Sunday afternoon from the family residence. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Shot Himself Yesterday morning while traveling on a freight train on the Oregon Short Line, ex-conductor Harry Dean shot and killed himself. He was discharged some time ago and meeting with other reverses, he brooded over his misfortunes, until he could bear them no longer and sent a bullet through his brain. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Frank Rogan was present at the obsequies of his grandmother. He will return to his company on the 24th inst. On the 13th of May he will obtain his discharge. He will then go to Fort Logan and re-enlist in Company A. Frank likes the army and is an exemplary soldier. When he receives his discharge he will also be handed $250.00 which he has saved during his three years in the army. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 L.M. Jobe is Dead. L.M. Jobe, who was struck on the head with a club by Robert Grooms two weeks ago yesterday, died in the Denver hospital Thursday night. A telegram was received here yesterday morning containing the news. County Attorney Blydenburg immediately filed a new complaint charging Grooms with murder in the first degree.—Rawlins Republican. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Instantly Killed. On Tuesday, while at work in No. 1 mine, Nicholai Hendricksen was instantly killed by a fall of coal and rock which completely covered him. When the accident happened he was sounding the roof with his pick and his words were scarcely spoken “the rock seems perfectly sold and safe” when down the rock came, crushing him to death. His partner, John Pynttar was standing close by, but escaped injury. Props were supporting the roof three to four feet from the part which fell. Pynttar removed the coal and rock from the body, when, with assistance it was taken on top. Coroner McNamara held an inquest, but we have not learned the verdict of the jury. The deceased was a native of Finland and was 33 years of age. He had been here about five years. He was a married man, his wife and three children now living in Finland. Nicholai Hendricksen was a man held in high esteem by his countrymen, living an exemplary life and he was a good provider for his family. He was a prominent member of the Finn Temperance society of the First Lutheran church, and played an instrument in the Finn Brass band. The funeral, under the management of the Finn Temperance society, took place yesterday from the First Lutheran church, elder John Jouppi conducting the services. Appropriate funeral hymns were sung by the mourners who filled the church. It was a very large funeral, the Brass Band playing solemn dirges, marching in advance of the hearse and the members of the Temperance society, wearing their regalia, following the casket, then came ladies and gentlemen on foot and in carriages. Much sympathy is expressed for the widow and the children left fatherless in their far-away home. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Passed Away. At a ripe old age, after a life of usefulness, Mrs. Mary McLennon fell into her long sleep on Saturday, March the 5th, at one o’clock p.m. She died from Pneumonia. The funeral, which was attended by a large number of mourners who filled every seat, took place on Monday forenoon from the Catholic church. The services, conducted by Father Delahunty, included High Mass and were very impressive. The singing was exceptionally grand. The deceased was 66 years of age having been born on May 5, 1832, at Kilkenny, Ireland. She came to this country when young. Mrs. McLennon was a widow, her husband having died many years ago. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Wilson, of Highwood, Illinois, and Mrs. Rogan, of Rock Springs, and several grandchildren to mourn her loss. To them in their deep sorrow the sympathy of this community is extended. She lived a Christian life, always caring for and administering to the wants of others and many will remember the kind heart of Grandma for years to come. CARD OF THANKS Permit us to thank, through the columns of the MINER, the many kind friends in Rock Springs and the enlisted men of Camp Pilot Butte, who came to our assistance during the darkest hour of our affliction. We shall ever hold their kindness in grateful remembrance. MR. AND MRS. P. ROGAN. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 10, 1898 Killed in the Hanna Mine. S. Simonson, a coal miner employed in the Union Pacific mines at Hanna, was instantly killed last week by a piece of slate, weighing nearly a ton, falling from the roof and striking him on the head. John Gustafson, a brother-in-law of the deceased, who was working in the room with Simonson, was also struck with a piece of coal, but escaped without serious injury. The body was shipped to Denver where the widow and four children live. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 17, 1898 Mr. David Reavill received last Thursday a telegram conveying the sad intelligence of his father’s death. It was not unexpected. Mr. Reavill, Sr., had been ill for some time and Mr. Reavill visited the old home last December purposely to see him. The long distance to the old homestead precluded the possibility of Mr. Reavill arriving in time for the funeral and he therefore did not undertake the journey. Mr. Reavill’s many friends here extend sympathy to him in his sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 17, 1898 In Memoriam. Memorial services in honor of Miss Willard will be held at the Grand Opera house on Sunday evening, March 20, 1898, to which the public is cordially invited. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 24, 1898 The Gunn Case Settled. Many of the readers of the MINER remember Jack Gunn, who, in the 70s owned the well known “G” ranch near Brown’s Park. Previous to his selling out, he went to Canada and married Miss McDougal, sister of Mr. Angus McDougal. When he left Wyoming he located at Mandan, North Dakota, and prosperity followed his business ventures there. Taking sick he went to Atlanta, Ga., for change of climate, and liking the place he invested some of his wealth in that city. Last year he died and as the laws of Georgia and North Dakota differ in the settlement of an estate, a question arose between Mrs. Gunn, the widow, and Mrs. Annie E. Moore who at one time lived at Green River, sister of the dead man, which was taken into court. The case had been pending some months in the Superior court, when an agreement between the parties interested was reached by the payment of Mrs. Annie E. Moore, the sum of $6,500. The case involved the question of whether Mr. J. H. Gunn was a citizen of North Dakota or of Georgia, and since his death in Atlanta last year the courts have been called on to determine this question. Mr. and Mrs. Gunn had no children, and under the laws of Georgia his widow would have been his sole heir. His sister, Mrs. Annie E. Moore, now of Colorado, however, claimed that Mr. Gunn was still a citizen of North Dakota at the time of his death. Under the laws of North Dakota Mrs. Moore was entitled to a share in the estate. In the litigation Mrs. Moore was represented by Messrs. Albert & Huges and Messrs. Hoke Smith and H.C. Peeples. Mrs. Gunn was represented by Messrs. King and Anderson. Mr. Angus McDougal writes the MINER from Vernal, Utah, that Mrs. Gunn has sent for him and he will soon join her in her southern home. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 24, 1898 Memorial services were held at the Congregational church on Sabbath evening. Mrs. Dawson, assisted by Mr. Monroe, conducted the services. Mr. Dawson gave a very pleasing address, speaking very nicely of the early life of Miss Willard and of the great work she had done, and the work she had left for her followers to do. Mrs. Hines was leader for the W.C.T.U. for the evening, and had an interesting programme, which was rendered in fine style by all who took part. There was a number of tributes read by the members of the local W.C.T.U. and others. The solos by Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Monroe, were well rendered, also the quartette by Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Stringham, Mr. Wheat and Mr. Dawson. The recitation by Jimmie Chrisman was delivered with good effect, while the solo by Miss C. Foster reflected great credit upon her teacher as well as herself. She sang very sweetly indeed, and in such good time that the audience was delighted. The choir sang some very, very fine selections from the White Ribbon hymnal, also from Gospel hymns. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, the other churches being well represented. The members and pastor of the Congregational church were much pleased at the attendance of their friends from the other churches. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dawson, then the benediction by Rev. Dawson. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 24, 1898 Mrs. Hamlin Has Passed Away Mrs. Henry F. Hamlin, mother of Clarence and Charlie Hamlin, died suddenly at her house in Manchester, Iowa, at 3 o’clock last Sunday morning. Mr. H.R. Denton, of this city, who was back there a week or two ago and visited with her, is in receipt of a letter from his mother who lives in the same town, that Mrs. Hamlin’s death came very unexpectedly. The immediate cause of her death was heart failure. She became ill on Friday and suffered from sinking spells, but her attending physicians had given her relief from them and it was thought all immediate danger was passed. She asked her husband to raise her head and when he was complying with her request, she peacefully passed away. Mrs. Hamlin leaves a husband and two sons, Clarence and Charlie, a sister Mrs. J.M. Tisdel and two brothers, Senator C.D. Clark and Mr. D.O. Clark, to mourn her loss. Her son Clarence lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Charlie who is married, in Gunnison, Colorado. Charlie was with her at the time of his mother’s death, and Clarence had been at home only about two weeks ago having been called there from Washington where he was on a visit with his uncle, on account of the serious illness of his father. Many friends here of the deceased will regret to learn the sad news. Mrs. Hamlin had visited this city many times and endeared herself to all with whom she became acquainted. All her relatives, brothers, sisters, and sons have been more or less interested in the welfare of Rock Springs for many years and the death of Mrs. Hamlin comes as a loss to this community. To the husband left desolate in his advanced years, to the afflicted sons and sorrowing sister and brothers Rock Springs sends words of condolence, mourning with them in the grief that has so unexpectedly fallen upon them. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 24, 1898 With the Angels Above. Empty is the cradle in the home of Rev. and Mrs. J.E. Kevan. Death came unexpectedly on last Sunday morning, laying its icy hand upon their youngest child, a bright little boy, the joy of the parents’ heart. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Maynard Beadle conducting the services. To the sorrowing parents soft words of sympathy are extended in the dark hour of their affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 March 31, 1898 Two Chinamen Killed. On Saturday morning two Chinamen, Chan Park and Yep Yew, familiarly known as John Brown, were killed in No. 8 mine while at work. Coroner D.L. McNamara impaneled a jury and held an inquest, the particulars of which with the jury’s verdict, we publish as follows:-- Jesse James testified in part:--“I am a mule driver in No. 8 U.P. Coal company’s mine. I was acquainted with Chan Park and Jep Yew (John Brown). They were killed some time Saturday morning. I whistled up the room and couldn’t hear anything. I looked up the room and saw no lights. I then went up to the high side track, and saw nobody there; then I went down the low side track and found them under a rock. I ran to room No. 46 and got Joe Marusack and Wallen to lift the rock. I told them by the time they took the rock off them and had them loaded into a car I would be back to take the Chinamen out. I gathered my trip and went on. One of the Chinamen was groaning when I first found them. There was a car near where the rock fell. It was standing on the track. I did not pay attention as to how many sprage were in it, nor where the prop was. I did not notice the prop at the time. I was in too big a hurry. I couldn’t say how large the rock was. It fell just around the corner from the switch. I hoiled at the Chinamen under the rock, but got no answer. I did not notice whether there were any broken sprags in the car. I did not notice any props knocked out. The rock was on the Chinamen and all I saw was their heads. I gave the Chinamen a car a piece on the morning they were killed. There are two tracks in the room. I pulled a car up each track. The two men were employed in the room. It was a little over half an hour between the time I gave them the last car until I found them. The props all seemed to be far enough away from the track. I did not notice any rails loose. The cars never struck the props when I pulled them up.” D.M. Elias testified in part:--“I am foreman of U.P. Coal company’s No. 8 mine. I was acquainted with Chan Park and Yep Yew (John Brown). I think “John Brown” had been working in No. 8 mine about 4 years and the other Chinaman about two years. Being loaders these two Chinamen had no regular room. I was in No. 47 room on Thursday, the 24th, the last day the mine was worked. The mine was idle on the 25th. I should judge when the Chinamen were killed they were from 60 to 70 feet from the face of the room. In walking up rooms I always examine the props, how far they are situated from the track and such things and the general condition of that room I took to be good. Props are, as a rule, from 16 to 18 inches from the rail. I should judge it was about 10:30 when I first heard of the accident. When I reached the room the Chinamen were still there, both lying in the middle of the track, where they were struck. The rock had been taken off them. I helped to straighten them out, put them on a car and take them to the top. As to the number of sprags used in a car from the top to the bottom of a room, conditions are different. Sometimes four are required, then again only two. It all depends on the grade of the track. As a rule props are set far enough away from the track so that cars do not strike them. Blasters generally have orders to look after such things. The blasters set props and put rooms in shape:--that is company men. When I went through this room there were no remarks make about the about the roof or props. Blasters have instructions to look after and fix up rooms and keep them in condition. These Chinamen worked in the mines long enough to be experienced miners and if the room was in bad condition they should have reported to me or to the blasters. JURY’S VERDICT THE STATE OF WYOMING ) )SS. COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) Rock Springs, Wyo., March 27th, 1898. We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, coroner for Sweetwater county, Wyoming, to investigate the cause of the death of Chan Park and Jep Yew who were killed by a fall of rock in No. 8 mine belonging to Union Pacific Coal company, on the morning of March 26, 1898, after examining the place where said parties were killed, and hearing the evidence of witnesses, find the same purely accidental and we exonerate the Union Pacific Coal company and its officials from all blame. HARRY E. PARTON, foreman, THOMAS GREGORY, clerk, THOMAS PHILLIPS. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 March 31, 1898 Jury’s Verdict. The following is the verdict of the coroner’s jury, rendered after an investigation of the cause of the death of Nick Henderson, particulars of which appeared in a recent issue of the MINER. THE STATE OF WYOMING ) )SS. COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) Rock Springs, March, 9, 1898. We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, coroner for Sweetwater county, Wyoming, to investigate the death of deceased, Nick Henderson, who was killed in No. 1 mine, belonging to Union Pacific Coal Co., on the forenoon of March 8th, 1898, we, the jury find the same purely accidental and we exonerate the Union Pacific Coal company and its officials. WM. FIRMAGE, JOS. CROOKSTONE, F. NEAL. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 March 31, 1898 An inquest was held yesterday by coroner D.L. McNamara, over the remains of Mat Wampse, who fell from a height into the bed of Bitter creek, particulars of which will be given next week with the jury’s verdict. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 March 31, 1898 The many friends of Mrs. Crouse extend sympathy to her in the loss of her married sister, who lived at Murray, Utah. Mrs. Crouse received the news of her sister’s death too late to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 March 31, 1898 Dr. Solier, of the hospital for the insane, is desirous of receiving information that will lead to the relatives of one E.W. Keplinger, who was admitted to the hospital last November and who is now at death’s door. Any information of this character will be gratefully received by the superintendent. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 March 31, 1898 A Chinaman died at his home in Chinatown on Sunday. The funeral took place next day. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 07, 1898 Death of Mat Majamppa The following testimony was heard before Coroner D.L. McNamara who held an inquest over the remains of Mat Majamppa, whose death the MINER briefly announced last week. Dr. Harvey Reed testified in part:--“Mat Majamppa was brought to the hospital about 3:30 o’clock on the morning of the 28th of March in a semi-conscious condition suffering from a fracture of one or more ribs on the right side. How many I couldn’t say, and the rib or ribs had penetrated the right lung to such an extent as to cause air to escape from the lung and through the flesh. He was also hurt internally at the region of the groin, there being a large black spot in that region. He also had a cut behind the right ear, perhaps ¾ of an inch long and one under the jaw on the right side which was probably in the neighborhood of 1 ¼ inches long, just through the skin, but the principal trouble that ailed him, in my opinion, was the injury to the lung, caused by the fracture of the ribs. When he was brought into the hospital he was not only semi-conscious, but he was pulseless, cold and suffering from shock, which indicated very severe injury. He was treated for shock, so as to get him to rally, which he did, but on the 29th he died from the effects of the injury to the lung. I state he died from the injury to the lung, for he turned blue, showing he had an injury to the lung and consequently insufficient air. No operation could be performed. Dr. Chamberlain, the house surgeon, and the nurse immediately put hot water bags around him and gave him the necessary treatment. We couldn’t do anything more than that. There was nothing that could be done in the way of operation to give him relief. I thought the chances of his life were very slim. I was unable to get a statement from him. He being a Finn I sent for an interpreter and he told me—and I believe that to be a fact—that he didn’t know anything about it. He didn’t know how he come to get hurt. I saw him two or three times the day he died. It hink he was conscious, for when I would motion for him to turn over to enable me to dress his wounds, he would turn over. Yes, a man falling 12 to 15 feet could get a wound of that kind, falling on his head and shoulders. A heavy man that he was, I can see how he could get a wound of that kind. In my examination I found no bullet hole or knife wound. Of this I am positive. Deputy Marshal Chris Bunning testified in part:--“I was slightly acquainted with Mat Majamppa. I saw him last on the morning of the 28th of April, about 2 o’clock in the club rooms of S.J. Sorenson’s Star Saloon. I don’t know whether he was intoxicated or not. I didn’t see him drinking. He was not quarrelsome. He was good natured. He said, “me go home” and went out the back door. The bar tender of the Star Saloon came after me in the Wyoming Saloon and told me that the Finlander was lying outside underneath the bridge. I went down and found this man. I saw the wound on his head and he seemed unconscious. I had him removed to the hospital. The accident happened to him about half an hour after I saw him. He was groaning when I first found him. There were no quarrelsome people around the saloon. It was a pretty dark night.” Julius Christiansen the night bartender testified in part:--“The deceased came into the Star Saloon between 10 and 11 o’clock in the evening. As near as I can tell he went out of the back door between 12 and 1 o’clock. The way we found him, Antone Nicholson went out to the rear and soon returned saying he heard a noise. I went down to the place where the noise came from, and located the man in the rear of the saloon by the steps. The deputy marshal and I packed him up and Chris Bunning took him to the hospital. He did not get anything to drink in the house. He came in and out a number of times. Can’t say if he was intoxicated or not. There were no Finlanders with him. No, there were no English speaking people with him. He was not quarrelsome in the saloon. There was no quarreling in the saloon. There may have been 20 to 25 people in the saloon. I saw no one interfere with him. I heard no threats made. Should judge he fell 15 to 20 feet. He was lying on his face, and his slippers were off his feet. He did not ask for a drink while he was in the saloon. I did not see him have any money. I heard no shots fired.” Tony Michelson in part testified:--“I was in the Star Saloon on the morning of the 28th of April. There was no quarreling in the saloon. I had seen the deceased quite often, but I was not acquainted with him. I saw him in the saloon about 12 o’clock. I saw him lying under the platform. I happened to be out at the back door about 1:30 and hearing a noise I went down there. I called the bar tender and then we sent for the marshal. We washed his face in cold water and laid him down on a blanket. Chris Bunning then took him out. I saw no one quarreling with him. I think he was unconscious when I found him.” R.R. Rea in part testified:--“I had been in the Star Saloon most of the night of the 28th. There was more or less drinking and quarreling going on all the time. I was not acquainted with the deceased. I saw him in the saloon that night. He seemed intoxicated. I first saw him between 12 and 1 o’clock. I saw him between 2 and 3 o’clock lying under the porch at the rear of the saloon. It must be 12 to 15 feet from the platform to the ground. He couldn’t have fallen from the top of it to where he was lying. It is possible he fell from the top and crawled there. I did not see him have any money. He was talkative but not quarrelsome. From his actions I judged he was drunk, for he was staggering around. I heard no shots fired. I don’t remember seeing any Finns in the Star Saloon that night. It was very dark where he was lying. The place is protected by a banister 3 to 4 feet high. A man by accident might fall over it. JURY’S VERDICT THE STATE OF WYOMING ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) Rock Springs, Wyo., March 28th, 1898. We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, coroner for Sweetwater county, Wyoming, to investigate the death of Mat Majamppa who fell over the banister situated on the rear part of Star Saloon in the town of Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, on the morning of March 28th, 1898, after hearing all the evidence given by the several witnesses, do find that Mat Majamppa came to his death by injuries received from said fall; and we find the same to be purely accidental. JOHN B. YOUNG, Foreman, J.S. FLETCHER, Clerk, JOHN HILL. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 07, 1898 In Memoriam. Last Monday brother Antona Petterman, of Diamondville, Union No. 328, was buried at Hams Fork in a befitting and solemn manner. The members of the Union met at their hall, at Kemmerer where the funeral services were held by Father Delahunty of Rock Springs; then the members formed in line and marched ahead of the hearse to Ham’s Fork, where the remains were laid to rest. RESOLUTIONS. WHEREAS it has pleased Divine Providence to remove from our midst our beloved brother Antona Petterman who departed this life on March 26th 1898, and WHEREAS he had proved himself a worthy and respected citizen and will be missed by relatives and friends there be it RESOLVED that the local Union No. 238 U.M.W. of A., at Diamondville, Wyoming, hereby tender their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of the foregoing be presented to the family and a like copy to be furnished to the Rock Springs MINER for publication and a vote of thanks to Supt. Joseph Sharp for giving the members a half holiday to attend the funeral. ROBT. DONALDSON, ROBT. G. FLOCKHART, JOHN HOODACK, Committee. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 07, 1898 H.F. Cline, the foreman in the Pacific Coast Co’s mines at Franklin, Wash., was killed in the mine by a fall of coal. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 07, 1898 Skeleton Found Mr. John Chambers, herder for Mr. John Findlay, found near an old traveled road, on the 30th of March, about 15 miles north of Bitter creek, the bones of what appeared to have been a good sized man. The coat, pants, vest and shirt lay scattered around among the bones which were all found except the skull. Mr. Chambers gathered them up in a pile and also bundled up the clothing, leaving everything at the same place until such time as the coroner can go out and hold an inquest. The bones lay in a sort of a wash among sage brush and partly covered with dirt. The indications were that the man had been dead three or four years. From letters found in the inside pocket of the coat, the supposed name of the dead man was Frank E. Buckley. One letter was signed “Mrs. Annie M. Peck, dated Malad, Idaho, Dec. 19, 1893; another from “H. Amunden.” Centreville, Utah, Dec. 29, 1893; a third from M. Harrington, Rock Springs, Dec. 24, 1893 and a fourth from Clay Probst, Rawlins, July 14, 1894. The deceased had lived a short time previous to his death at Saratoga, Wyoming. Mr. Findlay gave the foregoing information to the MINER, and left the letters at this office, which we have turned over to the Coroner, D.L. McNamara, who will go out to the place where the bones are, as soon as Mr. Chambers arrives in town. It is expected he will be here in a day or two. The dead man, it is stated, was a herder working for R.A. Smiley, who went amissing, about 4 years ago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 07, 1898 The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Lindsey extend sympathy to them over the loss of their baby, about 4 months old. The funeral took place on Monday, from the family residence on Bridge Avenue. The little one got a fright by the Noble Company’s band staring suddenly to play, and it never recovered from the scare it received. Mrs. Lindsey was sitting close to the band, holding her baby, when the music suddenly broke forth with all the power of nine instruments. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 07, 1898 Hon. Herman Haas, a pioneer of Wyoming and an old resident of Cheyenne, died suddenly from heart disease. The funeral took place at Cheyenne on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 14, 1898 Buried at Point of Rocks Dan L. McNamara, the coroner, accompanied by James Bertram and Mr. J. Chambers, who found a human skeleton on the borders of Red Desert, went out this week to the place where the bones lay on a trip of investigation. Mr. McNamara found nothing of special interest beyond what was reported in the MINER of last week. The missing skull was recovered about 300 yards from the place where most of the bones lay. Mr. McNamara gathered up everything and taking the bones to Point of Rock buried them there. He is of the opinion that the dead man was not a sheep herder, as his clothes were not in keeping with what a sheep herder usually wears. The coat found was a dark cutaway and the shirt was of a silk material. He has written several letters to the addresses given in the letters found in the coat and is awaiting further developments. No inquest has yet been held. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 14, 1898 John Webster, of Aldridge, Mont., Charged With Murder A deputy sheriff arrived at Livingston, Montana, on the 12th inst., from Aldridge, with John Webster, accused of the murder of his mistress. About 12 o’clock on the night of the 11th, the cabin in which Webster and the woman lived was found on fire. Neighbors who went to the rescue discovered the body of the woman on the floor. The flames had not reached the body and physicians who examined it are certain the woman had been strangled. The murdered woman, whose name is Mary West, went to Aldridge one year ago from Providence, R.I. She and Webster frequently quarreled and it is known that he had threatened her. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 14, 1898 VALENTINE S. ROY A Just Tribute to His Memory At a meeting of Signet Chapter No. 8, Royal Arch Masons, of Fremont, Nebraska, held at its lodge room in the Masonic Temple in that city on Monday evening, March 14th, A.D. 1898, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted, namely: RESOLUTIONS. WHEREAS. We have been pained to learn that in the due discharge of his duty to his country and to his fellow man, Valentine S. Hoy, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, a brother mason and a companion of this chapter, has been untimely removed from this world and its busy cares. THEREFORE, we, the officers and companions of Signet Chapter have assembled tonight to pay our last and tribute to the memory of the departed and to express to the sorrowing family and his many friends, by words, our sincere sorrow for the irreparable loss they and the community in which he dwelt and this chapter have sustained. His life work on earth is ended. In the prime of his manhood his career was cut short. May we not hope that in the world beyond will be witnessed the rounding of a life so brief, so incomplete? Surely there is a life immortal wherein may be realized in the pure ideal which we all hope to attain. “O, life! What mystery they birth enshrouds. For ages past hath man in vain essayed This mystery to solve—the origin to learn. O, soul! Speak out and tell me clear, Whence came thou here? Whence thy deep yearning for Immortal life? In God we live and move and have our being; More we cannot know.” RESOLVED, that the lodge room be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days as a further token of our respect for the deceased companion. FRED W. VAUGHAN, High Priest. Signet Chapter No. 3, (SEAL) Fremont, Nebraska. JOHN C. CLELAND, Secretary. IN MEMORIAM. We are come together to perform the last sad duties for our dead brother Valentine S. Hoy, done to death in the discharge of his duty, a duty, as he would recognize it, strictly in common with our precepts, and the obligations taken in this body; and we render tribute to the fulfillment of our vows, exemplified in death, after a life which was earnestly modeled on Right and sternly, rigidly confined to Masonic teaching in its broadest interpretation. We mourn his death and the sad knowledge that he will never again enter our lodge, never again clasp in hearty goodwill the hands of brothers with whom he was happy and content in his work. We know him as a straightforward worthy brother, as a loving husband, devoted father and a true friend, but we can only bow to the Supreme Will and sorrowfully extend our silent sympathies to the bereaved widow and children, and assure them that these are not idle, empty words, but that the same ties which bound our deceased brother to us now extend to his loved ones in his stead. J.C. CLELAND, Master. Fremont Lodge No. 15. (SEAL) A.F. and A.M. GEO. A. STOREY, Secretary. IN MEMORIAM. God in his infinite wisdom has again invaded our midst and taken another beloved father from us. In the vigor of his manhood, in the prime of his usefulness, his sword was unsheathed for the cause of justice and humanity. In this warfare he fell a martyr to his faith. Alone upon the rugged mountain side with no pillow but the rock, no cover but the clouds, he passed to the great beyond, where, through the cleansing school of the Son of God, he beckons to those he has left behind. In the death of Valentine S. Hoy this commandery has lost one of its most valiant Knights and who was ever ready to respond to the call of duty. To those he has left behind we can offer only the consolation that is human. For that consolation which is enduring and never fails we point to Him who does all things well, and who has promised never to forsake those who put their trust in Him. G.N. WILLIAMS, Eminent Commander. Mounta Tabor Commandery No. 9 K.T. (SEAL) Fremont, Neb., Mch. 17, 1898. DAVID FRANKLIN, Recorder. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 14, 1898 Death of Little Elmer Symes at Belt, Montana. It is with regret that the Knocker chronicles the death of Elmer, the 7 years and 10 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Symes. He was the joy of the household and the favorite of all who knew him. Gentle, loving, and patient, all who were acquainted with him loved him for himself. Few children of his years were so bright, and none will be more missed. The reaper of death has robbed the parents of their choicest charm. While it is hard to be deprived of the presence of an innocent child it is a consolation for the parents to know that their child has gone to that realm where suffering and sorrow are unknown and joy and innocence abound. Death is ever mournful, but more so when it takes from life’s flower garden the choicest bud. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends; but they have on thought to console them—that their innocent child is better off under the guidance and care of the Master and He who died to save the world, than in this cruel abode of vice and expectations. The little one had been sick for about three months when death relieved him from all earthly pain and suffering. The funeral was attended by a large number of the friends of the family. The pall bearers, who consisted of young boys, were as follows:--Henry and William McIntosh, Earl and John Healy, Earl and Westley Southern. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community goes out to the sorrowful family in their sad bereavement. The remains were interred in the Graham cemetery.—The Belt, Montana Knocker. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Symes, who formerly lived here, have a large circle of friends in Rock Springs who will read the foregoing bad news with feelings of deep regret. Many wish they were with the parents to console them in their affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 14, 1898 C.J. Dowd Killed. Wm. Large’s son came into Green River yesterday for a coffin in which to bury the body of C.J. Dowd, a ranchman on Sheep creek, who was killed on Monday the 11th inst., by his partner Reiser, in self defense. The killing was done over the Wyoming line in Uintah county, Utah, and Reiser has surrendered himself to the Utah authorities. The particulars of the affair as near as can be gathered are these: Dowd and Reiser were working together in the blacksmith shop at the ranch when something came up between the men causing them to quarrel. Dowd in his anger, said to Reiser, “I’ve a good notion to kill the whole d---d outfit of you.” (meaning Reiser, his wife and children). This threat had scarcely passed his lips when he pulled his pistol and fired at Reiser. The first shot missed Reiser, but the second grazed the right side of his head, Reiser happened to have a hatchet in his hand and he jumped toward Dowd striking him and felling him to the ground. Reiser then took Dowd’s pistol from him. Recovering himself Dowd sprang to his feet and pulling a long bladed knife rushed at Reiser, who, to save himself from being butchered, shot at Dowd, killing him instantly, the ball penetrating his forehead. Sheep creek is near Lucerne Valley, not far from Henry’s fork. Dowd came from California many years ago and took up a ranch on Sheep creek. He had a history. Among the reports we have heard about him was one that he had killed a man in California and could not return to that state without being arrested. His wife left him last fall, returning to California with three children, two boys remaining with their father. Reiser is also a married man and has several children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 21, 1898 McRae in the Rawlins Jail. Kenneth McRae, who shot and killed his herder Gordon, has been taken from Casper and lodged in the Rawlins jail. He was granted a new trial. On change of venue the case has been taken to Carbon county and it will be tried at Rawlins during the May term. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 21, 1898 Gonzales Case Continued. There was a short session of the United States court yesterday, Judge Riner presiding. Eugene Gonzales, who is charged with murder, was brought into court and through his attorney, Douglas A. Preston, asked for a continuance of his case until the November term of the court. The plea was granted. Attorney Preston asked for a continuance on the grounds that the family of Gonzales could raise money with which to defend him until after sheep shearing and in view of the present trouble with Spain, Gonzales who is a Mexican might be taken for a Spaniard, which would interfere with his case. Gonzales while under the influence of liquor, a year ago, shot the mother of Mrs. Robert Hereford, at the latter’s home on the Shoshone reservation. Gonzales was shot in return by Mr. Here ford, but has entirely recovered from the wound.—Cheyenne Tribune. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 21, 1898 James Warren, the veteran pioneer, who was in town week before last with Mrs. Warren for their spring supplies, died suddenly on their way home at Charles Sparks’ ranch. Every old settler knew “Jim” for he was an openhearted, free gentleman, with a heart overflowing with the milk of human kindness. He died where he lived, among the mountains, and there he lies buried. Peace to his ashes. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 Letter From Idaho. The following communication was received by coroner McNamara regarding the skeleton found on Red Desert, supposed to be the remains of Frank Buckley: Malad City, Idaho, April 20, 1898. Mr. D.L. McNamara, Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of the 17th inst., regarding the knowledge of Mr. Frank Buckley, will state, that he came here about 5 years ago, in company with a man by the name of A.V. Crise, an artist. Buckley came here as a picture agent. He was about 21 or 22 years old. I do not know anything as to the whereabouts (crease in paper) to give you the information you require. The last I heard of him, some 12 months ago, he was in Salt Lake City, Utah. If I can find out any information regarding his folks will write you again. Yours Respectfully, MRS. ANNIE PECK. Malad City, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 Fatal Accident. James Spear, a colored man, who had been employed as plasterer at the Hotel Kemmerer for the past three weeks, met with a fatal accident Sunday morning. About 7 o’clock he went to the third story for some blocks to build a fire in his room, which was located on the second floor, and on coming down the ladder on his return, missed his footing and fell through the well hole to the basement below, breaking his neck. The deceased was about 40 years of age and leaves a wife and five children, who reside in Pocatello. Coroner Cashin, of Evanston has been notified. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 Died at South Omaha. Word has reached Rock Springs that while en route to their farm in South Dakota, Eric Sweetland’s 19-months-old daughter, Alice, died while in South Omaha. She had been ill for some time and passed peacefully away. This community extends its sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss of their little daughter. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 At Rest. Mr. J.H. Hood passed away at the hospital yesterday. When admitted several weeks ago there was little hope of his life being saved, the disease from which he was suffering having secured too fast a hold on him. Other complications arose until finally death relieved him of his sufferings. The deceased was born in Scotland and was 38 years of age. He came to the United States about 17 year ago. His home is at Salina, Utah, but he came to the hospital from Diamondville, where he was employed. He was favorably known in Almy and Rock Springs, having been recognized everywhere he went as a musician of great ability. For many years he was leader of the Rock Springs Silver Cornet Band. He taught music very successfully both in Utah and Wyoming. He was a kind, sociable gentleman and a consistent Christian believing in the religion of the Church of Latter Day Saints. He leaves a sorrowing wife and seven children, the oldest a boy of 17, to mourn his loss. His faithful wife was at his bed side and administered to his wants until the last spark of life fled. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 Obituary. (COMMUNICATED) All of the old-timers of Sweetwater county will be grieved to read the particulars of the death of James L. Warren, familiarly known as “Uncle Jim Warren.” He passed away at 12.30 on the morning of April 13th, 1898. He had been suffering for some time with a severe cough and while on his way home from Rock Springs he was taken with a hemorrhage which terminated fatally in about two hours. He died at Mr. Charles Sparks’ ranch. Every available treatment was applied to save Mr. Warren’s life, but his time had come and his spirit took its flight over the range. The deceased was the son-in-law of U.P. Roadmaster T.D. Delaney and leaves a widow and seven children, 4 girls and 3 boys, to mourn his loss. The funeral, which was attended by all the ranchmen and residents of the neighborhood, took place on April 16th. “Jim” Warren was a typical pioneer, tall as the stately pine, warm hearted as a child and courageous as a lion. He settled in this country in the early sixties and in early days was associated with Mr. P. Barrett, of Green River, in the cattle business. He was born at Nashville, Tennessee, in 1834. His first venture west was in 1849 when he went to California and in 1852 discovered, what was known as the Warren diggings. He rests now peacefully beneath the tall pine. Let him sleep. CARD OF THANKS. To the many friends and neighbors who assisted me during my sad bereavement I extend my heartfelt gratitude. MRS. J.L. WARREN. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 Jack Pierce Dead. Jack Pierce, the freighter, who left Rock Springs yesterday with a load of merchandise for Mr. Glessler, of Atlantic City, was found dead near his wagon about three-quarters of a mile from Joe Crookstone’s ranch. It is supposed he fell off the seat of his wagon and received injuries causing his death. Bill Brice left town with him, but was some distance ahead driving his own team when the accident occurred. Particulars in detail will be given next week. Witnesses Bill Brice and Joe Crookstone will arrive in town this evening when an inquest will be held by Dan McNamara, coroner. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 April 28, 1898 Death at Kemmerer Charles Estes died in Kemmerer Sunday morning at 10 o’clock of rheumatism of the heart. The deceased had been a resident of the new coal camp for the past two months, but for several years held the position as game warden at Jackson’s Hole. He was about 35 years of age and was a native of Indiana. His parents reside at Jackson’s Hole, and have been notified of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 05, 1898 When the MINER went to press last week, the case on trial in the District Court at Green River, Judge David H. Craig occupying the bench, was the State of Wyoming vs. August Kimmie, charged with murder in the first degree. The case was given to the jury on Thursday evening at 11.50 o’clock. The jury were out all Friday, which, being Arbor day, was a legal holiday, and they did not bring in their verdict until 5.40 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The verdict rendered was “not guilty.” The jury was dismissed and the defendant immediately discharged. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 05, 1898 MONDAY, MAY 2nd. The State of Wyoming vs. Patrick L. Johnston. Information, murder in the first degree. This defendant shot and killed Wm. Strang at Hoy’s ranch. Jury: Dennis H. Jones, Wm. Nicholls, Thomas Lafferty, Louis Sather, O.D. Rasmussen, Thomas Lemarr, Charles Lane, Wm. Coffey, John Gaynon, John Gregory, T.S. Taliaferro Jr., and John H. Crosson. The counsel in this case were John H. Chiles, county and prosecuting attorney, assisted by attorney D.A. Preston for the state and attorney E.E. Enterline assisted by David G. Thomas for the defendant. The case was stubbornly contested from beginning to end, the defendant’s attorneys setting up the defense that the shooting of Willie Strang was accidental. Attorney D.A. Preston made a strong appeal for justice, his closing peroration being a masterly effort. Under the circumstances attorney E.E. Enterline made the defense as strong as it was possible to make it, but the evidence was against him. The closing address by attorney John H. Chiles showed careful preparation. He revised the evidence briefly, setting forth the facts as he found them. The jury retired about 6.30 o’clock on Tuesday evening and returned into court about ten o’clock on Tuesday evening with a verdict of “guilty of murder in the 2nd degree.” The prisoner was remanded to the custody of the sheriff to await sentence. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 05, 1898 At Rest. Mrs. McTee, mother of Justice John McTee, died at her son’s residence yesterday and was interred this afternoon, Revd. J. Stoddard conducting the service. After a long life of usefulness at the ripe old age of 82 years, she peacefully slept away. The deceased was born in Ireland, but spent most of her early days in Scotland until she came to America, her adopted country, which she loved so well. Last August she came to Rock Springs from Illinois and spent her last days with her son John who was dutiful to the last and gave his aged mother every comfort. To him and other relations left behind this community extends words of condolence and sympathy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 12, 1898 DEATH OF L.G. SMITH Conductor L.G. Smith Met Sudden Death. L.G. Smith, the well known Union Pacific passenger and freight conductor, met death in a peculiar manner at Medicine Bow, a subdivision point of the sixth district, eighty miles west of Laramie. The deceased was in charge of a freight train which had stopped in the yards to procure coal and water for the locomotive. In alighting from the caboose, which was at a standstill, Mr. Smith slipped and fell. His neck was broken and death resulted instantly. (crease in paper) the employ of the Union Pacific at various point for a great number of years. For some time he ran on passenger between this city and Green River and later on freight between Cheyenne and Laramie, but during the past two years he had had charge of a freight run between Laramie and Rawlins. He was a large, robust man and an all around good fellow. He had many friends in this city who will be pained to learn of his sudden and unexpected death. The relatives of the deceased live in Ohio. The funeral will probably be held in Laramie. Later.—From trainmen coming over from Laramie this morning it was learned that conductor Smith’s neck was not broken and that death was caused by the bursting of a blood vessel and the flooding of his brain with blood. The deceased sustained a slight bruise on the head by falling. It is said he was dead before he struck the ground.—Cheyenne Tribune. The deceased had many friends in this city and also at Green River, who will receive the news of his unexpected death as a personal loss. Mr. Smith was a Scotchman by birth, having first seen the light of day at Inverness in the far north. He belonged to the Masonic order. He was one of the best trainmen on the road and at all times kind and courteous. Peace to his ashes. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 12, 1898 A Large Funeral The funeral of Mr. James H. Hood, who died in the State hospital here, and whose remains were shipped to Almy for interment, was the largest held in Almy for years, says the Evanston Press, the people turning out en masse to pay their respects to the departed. The brass band, followed by the L.D.S. choir marching on foot, led the procession to the cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed over the remains of the departed. Written on the death of my cousin James H. Hood, and respectfully inscribed to his wife, father and mother, and all his children, brothers and sisters: Beyond all care; beyond all strife, And every mortal care of life; Free from every mortal coil, Free from powers that pleasure spoil; Free from sin’s unswerving grasp, Gone where the soul’s sweet pleasure lasts; Back to the Eternal Father, he, Will abide and live eternally; And with his kindred, gone before, Now mingles with them evermore; His mission’s filled, his race is done, His just desserts will surely come; What he has merited he’ll gain, For God’s to all his sons the same; Who have been faithful to his cause, Observing strict his holy laws; Then let u hope that he will be, Exalted, saved eternally; And all the forms that he loved, Be his eternally above. May 1st, 1898. JAS. HOOD. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 12, 1898 THURSDAY, MAY 12TH. Judge D.H. Craig passed the following sentences: John Uitta, murder in second degree, twenty years. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 12, 1898 It Was Self-Defense At the inquest held at Dowd’s ranch in Precinct No. 6, Uintah county, Utah, on the 13th day of April, 1898, before George D. Solomon, justice of the peace, upon the body of C.J. Dowd, who was killed on Sheep creek by his partner Reaser, the following statement was made by Reaser:-- “About 2 o’clock p.m. on April the 11th, I, in company with George Dowd, went from the dwelling house to the workshop to get a hammer to drive some nails in the dwelling house, to hand some meat on which I was drying. As I stepped into the door of the workshop I glanced to the right of me and saw Dowd with a six-shooter leveled at me. I dodged to the right as Dowd fired the first shot. I then grabbed a hatchet which was lying close by on a bench to the left of me. I got the hatchet as soon as the second shot was fired at me. I then threw the hatchet (crease in paper) as quick as I could. The hatchet struck Dowd on the head. I think the flat (crease in paper) struck him. I then jumped as soon as I could and grabbed the six-shooter with both hands and wrenched it from him. I then stepped back and shot twice at him, for I was afraid of my life, as Dowd had a large pocketknife with the blade open in his left hand. I fired the two shots as quick as I could, but do not think he fell at the first shot. No word was spoken by either Dowd or myself during the entire time.” George Dowd, a son of the man killed, was an eye witness to the shooting, and corroborated Beaser’s statements. The jury returned the following verdict:-- “The said jurors upon their oath do say that the said C.J. Dowd came to his death from a gun-shot wound caused by the hand of C.D. Reaser, on April 11, 1898. We further find that the killing was justifiable.” --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 02, 1898 Death Of Jim Baker. Last week we published a brief account of the death of Jim Baker, He was the last known survivor of his class. That is one of the earliest pioneers of these mountain wilds. We copy the following brief biography from the Rawlins Journal: “Uncle” Jim Baker, the pioneer resident of Snake river, trapper and scout, died at his ranch on Snake river Tuesday morning last. He was about 81 years old, and had three squaw wives. He has four living children, Joe Baker, Mrs. Belle Kinnear, Mrs. Frank Adams and Mrs. Jennie Riscke. He was born in Illinois and came west as an employee of the American Fur Trading Co., at Fort Laramie in 1932, and has lived on the plains and in the mountains ever since that time. He was a government scout under Gen J.C. Fremont and for Gen. Adams in the late Ute war. Kit Carson, Louie Simmons, Peter Ogden, Jim Bridger and a host of other old timers were his friends and acquaintances. He lived for years among the Cheyennes, Arapahoes and Utes, running as a buck Indian and adopting their life, customs and habits. In 1873 he settled on Snake river and has a fine ranch there a short distance below Savery creek. He was in the Indian fight at the mouth of Battle creek, which lasted three days, and from which the stream was afterward named. The rifle pits dug there by Baker and his companions were seen by the reporter a few years ago at the junction of Battle creek and Snake river, on A.W. Salsbury’s ranch. He willed his property to his daughters, and was buried on the mesa north of his ranch, at what is known on Snake river as the Indian graveyard. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 02, 1898 It was born to bloom but a day. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Revell’s home was gladdened by the birth of a daughter on Saturday, but the grim messenger soon claimed it and the tiny casket was taken to the cemetery on Sunday and there interred. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of this community over the loss of their first born. Under the sad circumstances Mrs. Revell is bearing up well and may her health soon be restored. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 09, 1898 At Rest. Laura, the seven and a half month’s old daughter of Judge and Mrs. D.H. Craig died at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon of pneumonia, after an illness lasting several days. The funeral which was held from the family residence at 4 o’clock, Monday afternoon, was attended by a large number of friends. Mr. D.W. France read an appropriate chapter of Scripture and Rev. Hollar offered prayer. The remains of the loved one were laid to rest in the city cemetery. A touching mark of respect was shown by the jury in the McRae case, who marched to the cemetery and stood in open ranks with uncovered heads as the funeral cortege passed through the gates. The sympathy of many friends go out to the heart broken parents in their bereavement.—Rawlins Republican. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 09, 1898 At 11:45 a.m. last Thursday the jury in the case of the State against Kenneth McRae, charged with the murder of Robert Gorden, after 14 hours’ deliberation in the jury room, returned a verdict of not guilty. The case was tried at Rawlins on change of venue from Natrona County. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 09, 1898 Mr. Alexander Gilchrist received sad news this week from his brother Thomas, who is in Glasgow, Scotland, on a mission. John Thomson, who married their sister, Agnes, died on the 18th of May, aged 42 years, leaving a sorrowing widow with four sons and one daughter to support. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 07, 1898 The remains of Mr. and Mrs. Clark’s two children were lifted by Zach Gillett on the 4th and shipped to Salt Lake City for interment. The little ones were buried some years ago in the old grave yard. The tiny caskets were opened showing the clothing and little s hoes almost intact, but what was mortal had almost crumbled into dust. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 07, 1898 The sympathy of their many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson who buried their child on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 07, 1898 Mr. and Mrs. James Moriarity went west this morning to their home in Green River. They were called to Cheyenne by the death of Mrs. Moriarity’s mother, Mrs. Carroll. –Laramie Republican. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 14, 1898 “Butch” Cassidy Still at Large It is now clearly established that “Butch” Cassidy, the famous outlaw, was not killed in the recent battle near Thompson’s springs, in which two robbers were shot by a sheriff’s posse. The man supposed to be Cassidy was known to his companion as John Herring, and this was his real name. Letters have been received from his father, Curtis Herring at Oakville, Tex., and his brother, Curtis Herring, at Cotulle, Tex., establishing the bad man’s identity.—Craig Courier. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 14, 1898 Miss Fannie Rowley, during a temporary spell of mental aberration, shot herself through the heart at Laramie early on Monday morning. Her sisters Miss Sarah, who has been a very sick patient at the state hospital here and her sister Miss Helen, of Utah, went to Laramie as soon as they received the sad news and both were present at the obsequies. Much pit is expressed for the unfortunate girl and sympathy is extended Miss Sarah and Miss Helen over the loss of their sister. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 14, 1898 John P. Gaskill died at Piper’s ranch on last Saturday night of alcoholism. Coroner Dan McNamara went out to the ranch, but the holding of an inquest was unnecessary. Mr. McNamara procured a coffin and superintended the burial of the unfortunate man on Tuesday at Pipers ranch. The deceased was 65 years of age and has relatives living in Indiana. He was employed by Mr. Piper to herd sheep and went out to the ranch on the Wednesday previous to the date of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 28, 1898 Mr. E.L. Emery received a telegram yesterday conveying the sad news of the death of his mother at Omaha. Mr. Emery took the first train east to be present at the obsequies. Mr. Emery’s father survives his mother and to the old gentleman, Mr. E.L. Emery and all the sorrowing relatives, the sympathy of the many friends here is extended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 28, 1898 Mr. R. Megeath, the oldest brother of Mr. T.A. Megeath, of Sweetwater, who it will be remembered, was in the Beckwith Commercial Company’s store at this place about three years ago, died on the 12th inst., in the state of Washington. Mr. T.A. Megeath is without particulars as to the cause of his death. He will leave for Washington on Saturday or Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 28, 1898 Mrs. Forsell, of Almy, is steadily improving at the hospital. Mr. Forsell arrived here last night having been called by the sudden death of his 3-months’-old child who was being cared for by friends in this city. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. In his trouble Mr. Forsell has the sympathy of his many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 28, 1898 Wray Black Killed. Wray Black, the sixteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Black, of Salt Lake City, was shot and killed by Willie McGinnis, at Mrs. Hoy’s ranch, about eight o’clock on last Friday morning. Below we publish, in detail, the testimony given before the coroner’s inquest. The circumstances connected with the shooting are truly distressing. Mrs. Hoy was in Salt Lake a few weeks ago when Wray insisted on spending part of his vacation at her ranch. Finally, with the consent of his parents, the boy accompanied Mrs. Hoy to Rock Springs and went with her to the ranch. Penrose Reed and Willie McGinnis, two boys of companionable age, were also at the ranch and together they had a pleasant time. On last Friday morning Willie McGinnis took a rifle with him when going to the lucern field, thinking he might see a deer. When he returned he found the two boys still where he left them on top the hay stack. To get them up he first threw chips of wood at them, then playfully raised the gun, when it was accidentally discharged, the bullet passing through Wray Black and two hours later the poor boy died. Immediately after the shooting Carl Blair was dispatched to the city for medical aid. Dr. Reed was on Quaking Asp mountain on his way to the ranch when he met Mrs. Hoy and others bringing in the remains, which were taken to Gillett’s undertaking rooms and embalmed. Mr. and Mrs. Black were notified by wire first of the accident that had befallen their son and then later at Evanston, on their way here, they received a telegram announcing his death. They arrived at Rock Springs on No. 4 Saturday morning at 3.20 and left with the remains for Salt Lake at 7.30 a.m. same day. While McGinnis accompanied the body to town and gave himself up to the sheriff, pending the investigation by the coroner. The inquest was held and the following evidence given:-- (extensive testimony printed, see http://wyonewspapers.org/) VERDICT We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law, by Coroner D.L. McNamara, of Sweetwater county, to inquire into the cause of the death of one Wray Black, do depose and say that the said Wray Black came to his death from a gunshot wound at the hands of William McGinnis and that the shooting was accidental. WM. COFFEE, ANGUS MCDOUGAL, JAMES E. HILL. Mr. and Mrs. Black were met at the depot by Mrs. Hoy, Carl Blair and Charles Sparks and driven to the residence of Mrs. Rouff, where the body of their son lay in a beautiful casket. Mrs. Luman, Mrs. Sparks, Mrs. Rouff and Mr. and Mrs. Potter received the grief-stricken parents, who had in advance made careful preparations to soothe as much as possible the grief of the mother and father over the loss of their boy. The funeral took place from the family residence at four o’clock on Sunday afternoon, the interment being in Mount Olivet, Salt Lake City. Wray Black was born in Fairfield, Ia., in December 1882. Not long after he was born his parents went to Salt Lake, where they have since resided. The dead boy was being educated in the public schools. He was in the second grade at the high school and always stood well in his classes. Among his friends and playmates he was deservedly popular, and his sudden death will leave a void among them hard to fill. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 04, 1898 An inquest was held over the remains of H.D. Cramer, the brakesman who died in the hospital from injuries received at Green River by some cars running over him. The verdict of the jury exonerated the Railway Company and its employees from all blame. The body was embalmed by Mr. Gillett and shipped east to Pennsylvania where his wife and relatives reside. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 04, 1898 The child of an Austrian was buried from the Catholic church yesterday. Revd. Father Delahunty officiating. It was a very large funeral. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 04, 1898 Mr. and Mrs. Luman drove down to Green River today to be present at the funeral of Patrick Barrett. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 04, 1898 Mack Mowbray Dead. It is the painful duty of the MINER to announce the death of Mr. Mack Mowbray at Dawson City, Alaska, on July 2, 1898. The deceased was attacked with appendicitis and survived the operation, but complications later arose that endangered his young life. Will Wale, the oldest son of Mrs. Jerry Murphy, and Mack’s constant companion into the gold regions, was with him from the time he took sick until he died. Mack was a great favorite here, of a very cheerful disposition and an honorable man. His death is universally regretted and many a silent tear has been shed since the news of his death was received. To his brother who is one of the staff of clerks at the depot and to his relatives in Nebraska this community extends deep sympathy, sorrowing with them in their affliction and mourning the loss of a friend, for he was a true friend to all. May poor Mack’s ashes rest in peace in their far away grave. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 04, 1898 Patrick Barrett Dead. Patrick Barrett, one of Green River’s oldest land marks, has passed over the range. He died on last Sunday evening, at the sisters’ hospital, Salt Lake City, from a complication of diseases. He was a man well up in years and prominently known in Wyoming. He was shred in business, very saving and in all his dealings conservative. He was very positive in his likes and dislikes, yet withal, he had many virtues and to speak of Mr. Barrett as we found him and as we knew him for 20 years, he was honorable and fair, with a quiet humor in his disposition which won him friends that were lasting. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 11, 1898 A Fugitive Killed The following is from the Salt Lake Herald:-- On the evening of July 31, John Nelson and Grant Odell, two prisoners confined in the county jail serving a three months’ sentence for petit larceny, broke jail and skipped out for parts unknown. It was not discovered that they had flown until the next morning, when Sheriff Morse went to the jail to feed them and let them out in the jail yard to work. Sheriff Morse took up their trail immediately to follow them, taking bloodhounds to assist him. He came upon them last Thursday in an old dugout on the farm of Sam Leckie, in Sandy Basin in the new Fork country, son 90 miles from Lander, and calling to his aid Mr. (crease in paper) armed with Winchesters (crease in paper) fugitives to surrender. This they refused to do, when Leckie who had them covered, fired and instantly killed Odell, Nelson then threw up his hands and was taken into custody. Sheriff Morse dispatched a messenger to Lander, who arrived at Lander yesterday morning to summon the coroner to hold an inquest upon the body of Odell. The messenger gave information of the killing as stated. Coroner Schoo left immediately for the scene of the killing. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 11, 1898 A Chinaman was killed yesterday while at work in the mine. About two tons of coal fell on him. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 11, 1898 The children of John Uitto who is serving imprisonment for shooting his wife, were started back to Finland on Monday afternoon, their expenses being paid by the county, and by public subscription. They will be removed from the scene of the tragedy and will be cared for by relatives, which was thought to be the best thing for the proper raising of the children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 18, 1898 Sudden Death. On last Thursday evening, Mr. Close returned from work and after supper, and while sitting down to take his customary smoke, he fell over and suddenly expired. He was heard to cough and immediately thereafter he lost control of himself and falling, he died without a struggle. An examination developed the fact that he had burst a blood vessel in his chest. The deceased was 52 years of age and a hard working, respectable, honest man. He leaves a widow and three sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. The funeral which was attended by a large number of mourners, took place from the Mormon church at two o’clock on Sunday afternoon. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the widow and fatherless children in their hour of darkest sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 18, 1898 The Body Identified The man drowned in the reservoir, north of Lander, has been identified as Wm. Gekie, who was on his way to Lander from Billings, Montana. The verdict of the jury was to the effect that the deceased, Wm. Gekie, came to his death by drowning while trying to water his horse in the reservoir. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 18, 1898 Last Tuesday a child, whose name we did not learn, whose parents live at 177 No. 4, was buried from the Catholic church, Father Delahunty officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 18, 1898 The funeral of a young Finn lady who died at the hospital, occurred Sunday, at the family residence on Bridge avenue, the pastor of the Lutheran church on B street officiating. A large procession followed her to the cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 36 September 01, 1898 Colonel J.J. Van Horne Dead. Colonel J.J. Van Horne, of the Eighth infantry, died at 4 o’clock on the morning of the 30th of August, at his home at Fort Russell, near Cheyenne, of rheumatism of the heart. Colonel Van Horne had completed arrangements to start for the east on the 20th to join his regiment after a leave of absence for a few weeks to recover from the effect of an accident on shipboard on the coast of Cuba. The Eighth sailed with the first expedition sent to Cuba. Shortly after it arrived at Baiquiri General Shafter called a consultation of officers on board his ship. While returning to his ship in a violent storm the ladder upon which Colonel Van Horne was climbing loosened and the officer was crushed between the ladder and the ship. From this accident Colonel Van Horne thought he had almost completely recovered, but it is believed his death was the direct result of it. Colonel Van Horne was appointed to the military academy from Ohio July 1, 1854. By virtue of his age he would have retired in February next. He leaves a wife and five children. Colonel Van Horne was in command of the department of the Colorado, succeeding General Otis on the latter’s promotion. He entered the service as a brevet second lieutenant in 1858, and was made second lieutenant the same year. On May 14, 1861, he became first lieutenant and in 1862 was promoted to captain. He became major in the regular army in 1879, lieutenant colonel in 1885, and colonel in 1891. During the war he was brevetted major on June 4, 1864, for gallant and meritorious services during the battle of Cold Harbor, Va. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 36 September 01, 1898 Passed Away. Notwithstanding all the care and attention in nursing and medical attendance, Mrs. Dewhurst, mother of Mrs. P. Sloan, passed away yesterday afternoon at the advanced age of 62 years. Mrs. Dewhurst was born in England, but lived in her adopted country for the past 15 years. She was a widow at the time of her death, her husband having died about 3 years ago. She came to Rock Springs with Mrs. Sloan a short time before (hole in paper) Christmas. She leaves behind 4 sons and one daughter in America to mourn her loss. Her son John is now on his way here from Greeley County, Nebraska, to be present at the obsequies. Her son, Richard, is already here, and administered to his mother’s wants during her last days on earth. The deceased was a good Christian woman, one in whom, “mother,” in the word’s truest sense, lost none of the purity and God-given qualities of her who regulates the affairs of an ideal home. To the daughter, brothers and relatives this community extends sympathy in their deep affliction. The funeral will take place from the Catholic church on Saturday morning at nine o’clock and all friends of the family are invited to attend. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 08, 1898 RUSSELL THORPE KILLED. Thrown From a Buggy on Saturday Evening. The sad information of the death of Russell Thorpe was received in a telegram yesterday by Hon. T.B. Hicks. Mr. Thorpe was en route to Cheyenne to attend the Frontier celebration, and was on the road to the railroad, when the horses became frightened and upset the vehicle, killing Mr. Thorpe instantly. Russell Thorpe was known all over Wyoming and was much esteemed. He has a legion of friends, who will be greatly shocked at the information of his sudden and terrible death.—Cheyenne Sun-Leader. Russell Thorpe was one of Evanston’s first citizens and all in the western country and in Sweetwater had the highest respect for the deceased. His sudden death will be mourned by many old timers who condole with the widow and son in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 08, 1898 Killed On the Track. Francesco Perfetti met with a horrible death some time between Sunday evening and Monday morning. His remains were found scattered along the track a short distance west of Blairtown early on Monday morning by the crew of a freight train going east, who reported the discovery to the agent here. An investigation developed that the man had been dragged a distance of about 100 yards. Both legs were separated from the trunk; one leg having fallen through a bridge was found in the bed of Bitter Creek; the head was crushed beyond recognition, the lower jaw having been torn off and parts of his body were picked up along the track. It was a terrible sight. How he came to be struck and run over will ever remain a mystery as no eye witness saw the accident. He was evidently on his way home to Sweetwater where he was employed, but he made a mistake and continued along the main track instead of turning to the left and going up the track to Sweetwater. Those who last saw him in town state that he was not under the influence of liquor when he started for home shortly after 7 o’clock on Sunday evening, and we are further informed that he was never known to get drunk. Francisco Perfetti was an Italian by birth, 28 years of age and had been here about two months. He was a member in good standing of the Societa Italiana di Mutuo Soccorso, Colgate, Indian Territory, where three of his brothers now live. The George Washington Society of this city, of which A. Onerato is at the head, took charge of the remains with brotherly care and made all arrangements for the funeral which took place from the Catholic church, Revd. Father Delahunty conducting the services. It was attended by the members of the George Washington society in full regalia, and solemn dirges were played by the Silver Cornet band during the procession to the church and to the cemetery. An inquest was held over the remains by the coroner, where, after hearing all the testimony that they could find, the jury rendered the following verdict:-- VERDICT. We, the jury, duly empaneled and sworn by Daniel L. McNamara, coroner, to inquire into the death of one Francesco Perfetti, do find that the deceased came to his death between the hours of 8.30 p.m., Sept. 4th and 6 a.m. Sept. 5th, 1898, at a point on the Union Pacific railroad about one and one-half miles west of Rock Springs through causes to this jury unknown. MAT. MUIR, Foreman, JAMES EWING, CHAS. MELLOR; Clerk. Rock Springs, Wyo., Sept. 6th, 1898. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 15, 1898 Mrs. Young Passes Away It is the sad duty of the MINER to announce the death, on last Friday morning of Mrs. Catherine Black Young, the beloved wife of Mr. Young of this city. Previous to her demise she was ill a long time, and, although, all knew her end was near, yet the stern reality of death’s presence was very hard to bear by the large circle of near relatives. The funeral took place from the Mormon church last Sunday at two o’clock in the afternoon, Bishop Soulsby and Mr. W.W. Rae officiating. Appropriate hymns were sung by the choir. Many and beautiful were the floral offerings. The funeral cortege was very large, a long line of carriages conveying the mourners to the cemetery. The deceased was born in the Isle of Muil, Scotland, and was 57 years of age. She crossed the big pond ten years ago and was a resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years. She was the mother of 14 children, 12 of whom she raised to manhood and woman hood. Surviving her are her husband, 73 years of age, eight daughters—Mrs. Scott, who lives in Scotland; Mrs. John Pryde, Colorado; Mrs. Ed. Kessner, Belt, Montana; Mrs. Robert Pryde, Mrs. John Abrahams, Mrs. Henry Palmer, Mrs. James Kay and Miss Lizzie Young, Rock Springs and Mr. Adam Young, Colorado, George Young, Belt, Montana and John and Laughlan Young, of Rock Springs. She was a kind hearted and careful mother and by her wise counsel and Christian example reared an exemplary family. The world was better because she lived and her kind deeds will stand a monument to her noble life for generations. The bereaved husband, daughters, sons and all the near relations have the sympathy of this community. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 15, 1898 News had been received at this office that Sergeant L??? Smith, of Troop K, Dorrey’s Cavalry, died on the 2nd inst., of typhoid fever at Panama Park, Florida. Smith was well-known in Rock Springs, having worked for Joseph Young at his shearing corrals this spring. He was an old soldier and generally well liked. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 15, 1898 A Kind Heart Ceases to Beat. Mrs. Charles Washington, who returned from California some time ago, and with her husband has been living on Luman’s ranch, died last Saturday and was interred last Monday among the hills she loved so well. Dr. R. Harvey Reed was called to see her last week, but the doctor could offer her no encouragement, as her disease had passed the stage of medical science. For many years she was a patient sufferer from Dropsy, wrestling against its encroachments with a cheerful spirit until at last, she lay down and fell peacefully into her last sleep. Mrs. Washington was a mother to all who accepted her hospitality and their name is legion. Having lived on the main traveled road to South Pass and Lander continuously for a quarter of a century, except the short time she spent in California, for her health her beneficence to mankind reached far and near and for the many good acts performed, her memory will be cherished until the sands of life run down. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 29, 1898 Death. O.B. Stanton, an employee of the U.P. Coal company, died at the state hospital at the end of last week. Typhoid fever and a complication of diseases caused his death. He leaves a wife and two small children unprovided for, but the ladies are interesting themselves in their behalf and very generously coming to their relief. The family has only been here a short time. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 29, 1898 Card of Thanks. Permit us to thank, through the columns of the MINER, many friends who extended kindness and assistance to us at the death and burial of our babe and especially do we feel grateful to the Ladies of the Degree of Honor, who encircled us with the chain of sisterly love. MR. AND MRS. JAMES WARD. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 29, 1898 An Old Soldier Gone. Fred Thomas, a resident of 18 years here and an old soldier of the Civil War died on Monday morning, aged 78 years. The members of J.A. Campbell post G.A.R. took charge of the remains and conducted the funeral on Tuesday. The deceased belonged to Michigan, and for a short time was an inmate of the old soldier home in that state. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 29, 1898 The Child Found. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edd’s 22 months old daughter, Linda Rosalia Eugenia has been found after a close search since it wandered away from home about ten o’clock last Monday morning. As a clue to its whereabouts its little bonnet was found by Mr. Peterson, as he was coming home over the hills from Van Dyke. Immediately a party started and the never ceased their search until the child was found by J.R. Moorehead. It lay with its little face on the ground, dead. It seems almost incredible that one so young could have wandered away, and ascended the ridges and descended into the gulches as it must have done to reach the place where its little body lay, about four and a half miles from its home. The recovery of even the dead body brings some relief to the almost distracted parents, the devoted father having neither eaten nor slept since Monday night, when he learned the absence of his little girl, as he came home from work. Night and day he wandered up and down the hills peering into every crevice and searching every place in the hope of seeing the little face he loved so well. The mother, too, has been equally watchful, bearing the load of sorrow as best she could. The hope, the fear, the suspense of these four days and nights, were something terrible and the hearts of this entire community go out to the father and mother in this sad visitation. A beautiful, happy child, a pretty, sweet, girl, the mother’s joy, the father’s pride four days ago, and now—all has vanished but the semblance of what once was. Well may our tears mingle with the hot drops that chase each other downward from the bloodshot eyes of the heartbroken parents. They truly have had a sad experience, but there is consolation for them at the foot-stool of Him, who counts the sparrows as they fall, and who said, “Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me, for of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” Mr. and Mrs. Edd desire the MINER to thank the many willing citizens of Rock Springs, who turned out day and night assisting in the search for their child. They appreciate what was done in their behalf and the kindness shown them will never be forgotten. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 29, 1898 The State Hospital The State hospital had two deaths this week. Mr. Scribner, of Cokeville and Mrs. LaRivere, of Almy. The latter is the patient brought here by Dr. Levers. She underwent a severe operation and the shock proved too much for one of her advanced years. She died of heart failure early this morning. Dr. R. Harvey Reed is in communication with the husband of the deceased, who is machinist for the Rocky Mountain Coal & Iron company at Almy. The body will, probably, be forwarded to Evanston. J. Scribner was beyond the aid of medical science when admitted last week. He was suffering from internal gangrene. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 06, 1898 The Little One Laid Away On Sunday afternoon, about two o’clock, the remains of the little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Edd, who wandered away on Monday, the 26th of October, and whose body was found about four miles from home among the hills, on Friday the 30th, were sorrowfully and with burning tears lowered into their last resting place, in the cemetery on yonder hill. The funeral took place from the Methodist church, where appropriate services were conducted by the Rev. G.H. Smith. The pall bearers were four young girls; Ida Stevenson, Hattie O’Donnell, May Muir and Lizzie Muir. It was a most heart-rending scene and it seemed as if this entire community was present to share in the grief of the distracted parents, whose very souls were wringing in anguish and whose earthly hopes were blighted by the loss of their cherub, who was dearer to them than life. Floral offerings were affectionately given and literally covered the little casket, forming a bank of flowers on each side. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edd drew closer to them than ever, and the tough of human kindness was felt by them to the partial uplifting of the awful sorrow that fell so unexpectedly upon them. Their friends surrounded them when they needed comfort and they appreciated the kind acts of the people. CARD OF THANKS. Permit us to express our thanks to everyone who assisted in the search for and the recovery of the body of our darling. Words cannot express our feelings of gratitude to the people of Rock Springs. They truly, have befriended us, extending their kindness and sympathy throughout the trying scenes that have left use bereft of our sweet child. To all we feel under obligation, wich time can not efface. MR. AND MRS. CHARLES EDD. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 06, 1898 The remains of Mrs. Joseph LaRiviere, who died from heart failure last week at the state hospital, were forwarded to Evanston for interment. A husband survives her and five children, the youngest four and the eldest 23 years, to mourn her loss. The deceased was 49 years old. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 13, 1898 Weary of Life A.J. McCray, known in Kemmerer as canvasser for the Camera, disappeared on Sept. 28th, 1898, and next day his body was found at the Sulphur Spring about half a mile below the Big Springs. He had tied a handkerchief over his mouth saturated with some kind of anaesthetic and placed himself in such a position that he fell into the spring. He was known in Buffalo having lived there some years ago. Mr. David Miller was at Thermopolis at the time the body was found and copied the letter the unfortunate man left behind him, which explains his sad condition. THE LETTER DEAR FRIENDS:--“I have asked but few favors in life and you will surely grant one—the last. It grieves me to cause trouble, but I would not hesitate to do as much for any fellow mortal. Please bury me above the Big Springs, God’s free gift to man, whose glorious waters can surely restore bodily health, but fail to soothe a troubled spirit. May your lot and that of loved ones be more happy than my own, as life has held but few scant measures of real pleasure for myself. I sink my trials in the same grave, as the world has quite enough of its own. “Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone.” My failings, though many, were of the head, not the heart. I go to solve the mysteries of the “Great Beyond.” A.J. MCCRAY. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 20, 1898 Patrick Hanley, who was injured at the Sweetwater mine, died in the hospital from the effects of his injuries. He never recovered from the shock. The funeral took place from the catholic church on Sunday, Father Delahunty conducting the services. The deceased was held in the highest esteem by his friends and his sudden and untimely death is universally regretted. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 20, 1898 The remains of Adam Gibson, in charge of John Harris, arrived from Belt, Montana, this week, and were interred in the graveyard here. Mrs. Lawrence, sister of the deceased, came up from Green River and was present at the funeral. Adam Gibson was host and killed by an enemy from behind, while he was waking away with his hands in his pockets. The murderer is in jail. The deceased was 29 years of age, unmarried, and had been in Montana since 1885, when he left Rock Springs. He leaves behind an aged father, two brothers, Sam and Columbus, and three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Harris and Jessie to mourn his loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 27, 1898 The funeral of Robert Jones, a prominent sheep raiser, of Carbon county, who died suddenly at Hanna last week of apoplexy, took place at Rawlins, last Friday, under the management of the local lodge, I.O.O.F. Mr. Jones had many friends in this county who will regret to hear of his sudden death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 27, 1898 Dr. E.P. Rohrbaugh, of Cheyenne, Grand Master A.F. and A.M. and Surgeon of the U.P. Railway at the capital city, accompanied Mrs. James L. Ward to the state hospital arriving last Sunday. Mrs. Ward had been a great sufferer for years and her trouble had reached the point where an operation was absolutely necessary. It was death for her unless the tumor was removed and the chances of her being able to survive the operation were very doubtful. She, however, chose the operating table, and on Monday, assisted by Dr. Rohrbaugh, Dr. R. Harvey Reed, very successfully, so far as the operation was concerned, although a very difficult one, removed a large dermoid cyst weighing about 15 pounds, consisting of hair, bones, teeth and malignant pus. The patient being 54 years of age, gradually sank, being unable to recover from the shock and finally passed away at 3 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Reed was constantly with her and did everything known in the medical science to keep the spark of life within her frail form, but it was not to be. Mr. Ward was here with his wife, and took the remains back to Cheyenne for interment. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 03, 1898 A Killing at Kemmerer Judge R.A. Keenan received a letter this afternoon from Kemmerer with the news in it that “Banjo” Frank, porter at White’s hotel, shot and killed Fred Cranih, the bartender at 7 o’clock a.m. Cranish died half an hour after he was shot. The two men quarreled when Frank went away, got a gun, returned and fired two shots at Cranish, one bullet passing through his breast. Frank was arrested and is in the custody of Ealem. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 03, 1898 John Anderson, cousin of Mr. John M. Anderson, yesterday received word of his father’s illness, and after a few hours got a second telegram announcing his death. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson took the first train for Maryland, where the old gentleman passed away, hurrying to the old homestead, endeavoring (rest of paper missing). --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 03, 1898 Horribly Mangled While at work in the Antelope mine at Cambria Tuesday, Henry Pequoit, a French miner, was suddenly killed by a cave-in in the mine. The poor fellow was horribly mangled, almost beyond recognition. The company is in no way to blame.—Cheyenne Tribune. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 10, 1898 Death. Mrs. William Alexander who was operated upon in the hospital at the beginning of the week for appendicitis and diseased ovaries, succumbed to the shock, and the funeral took place this afternoon, from the Methodist church. Mr. Alexander who arrived from Montana was present at the funeral. The deceased was a sister of Mr. John Dykes, of this city, a lady held in the highest esteem, whose death is universally regretted. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 17, 1898 Notice In the matter of the estate of Shadrath J. Large, deceased: Notice to all creditors and others interested. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Shadrath J. Large, deceased, intends to make final settlement of the estate of said deceased at the next term of District court. EDWARD J. MORRIS Administrator. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 17, 1898 Killed Himself. Joseph T. Moore, of Vernal, Utah, who was candidate for sheriff on the Republican ticket, during a fit of despondency, shot and killed himself at his home on the evening before election. He leaves a wife and six little children to face the world alone. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 24, 1898 Pigeon Shot and Killed. A courier arrived in town from Brown’s Park on Monday evening bringing the news that Pigeon was shot and killed by a man from Vernal, Utah, named Ike Lee. Pigeon and Lee had a dispute over a dog when Pigeon pulled his pistol and leveled it at Lee. Lee in return drew his gun and fired at Pigeon. The bullet striking Pigeon’s arm, passed through his body. Pigeon lived a few hours after he was shot. The courier stated that Ike Lee was an adept in the handling of a pistol and his quickness in shooting saved his own life. The shooting took place on Red Creek, at Thomas Davenport’s sheep camp. Lee immediately went to Davenport’s ranch and informed the people there what had taken place, then he lost not time in going to Vernal, Utah, and surrendering to the authorities. Yesterday morning Coroner D.L. McNamara, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Peter Swanson, Angus McDougal and Dave Muir started for the scene of the killing. Pigeon is well known in Rock Springs and assisted the officers in the capture of Johnson, Lant, Tracy, etc. and was with the sheriff’s posse when Valentine Hoy was shot. He was also at Hoy’s ranch when the boy Strang was shot. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 24, 1898 Sad, Sad news. Yesterday, Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. A. Luman and M. August Kendall, each received a telegram conveying the most unexpected and sad, sad news, of the sudden death in Salt Lake city, of little Tommy Quealy, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Quealy. The family had been visiting in Omaha and were on their way home via the D. & R.G. Railway and Salt Lake City when the grim messenger of death laid his cold clammy hands upon this young and promising boy. To inflammatory rheumatism striking his heart is, we are informed, due the cause of his sudden removed from the protection of his fond parents. To say that we sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Quealy, fails to express the extreme anxiety all their friends feel towards the sorrowing father and mother. To know little Tommy was to love him; to smooth back his long silken curls and to look into his large expressive eyes and admire their brightness, and to watch his quickness and advancement, away beyond his years was to raise the hope and fine ambition that some day he would make his presence felt in this world, but all is now lost. The bud has been nipped by the frost of death and instead of being a shining mark in this world’s greatness; he is one of the brightest jewels in God’s crown of glory. Already his little hands are beckoning for others to come and sing the praises of Him, who has taken little Tommy unto himself away from this blighted world of sin and misery to sit by His throne on High. Mr. Quealy was in Evanston at the time of Tommy’s death. The funeral will, probably take place today at Salt Lake. Many here, friends of the family, regret they cannot be present, but send their condolence and floral offerings, the best that wounded hearts can give. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 Death of Miss Katie Guild. After five days’ illness the soul of Miss Katie Guild fled to its Maker, on Tuesday, November 23rd 1898. The deceased was a sister of our respected townsman, Mr. John A. Guild, who hurried to Piedmont, Uinta county, the home of his parents, as soon as he received by wire the sad news and was present at the obsequies. The many friends of Mr. Guild extend sympathy to him in the loss of his sister who was very dear to him. The following additional details of Katie Guild’s demise we copy from the Evanston News Register:-- “In her benevolent nature Miss Guild left her studies in Salt Lake City, some weeks ago, to help to attend the sick children of a sister, at Piedmont, who were stricken with the measles. It was while attending to these duties that Miss Guild contracted the same disease, which gradually developed into greater proportions and ultimately culminated in the dread disease, pneumonia. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guild, of Piedmont, and was about twenty-three years of age. The sad news will be a terrible blow to the father who is now on a visit in Scotland. In a little nook overlooking the home of her childhood days rest the remains of this chosen child. The funeral services occurred Friday morning at 10 o’clock, at the family residence in Piedmont, Bishop James Brown officiating. Many sympathetic friends from Evanston attended the funeral service, the deceased being a universal favorite among the residents of this city. That God in His infinite mercy has planned well, those who are near and dear to deceased may rest consoled. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 IKE LEE DISCHARGED Coroner’s Jury Found That He Killed Pigeon In Self-defense Deputy Sheriff Peter Swanson and Coroner D.L. McNamara, Angus McDougal and Dave Muir returned on Saturday evening from holding an inquest over the body of Pigeon who was shot and killed by Ike Lee at one of Tom Davenport’s sheep camps. The courier’s report of Ike Lee having fired his pistol in self-defense was corroborated at the inquest by competent witnesses and Lee was, consequently, exonerated by the Coroner’s Jury. The Salt Lake Herald’s Vernal, Utah, correspondent gives the following particulars bearing upon this case:-- “Joe Hicks and Mark Collett, who were eye-witnesses to the shooting affray in Brown’s park between Ike Lee and a man named Pigeon, have arrived in Vernal and confirmed the report that Pigeon died two days after the affair occurred. It being ascertained that the shooting occurred just over the line in Wyoming, the coroner of Sweetwater county was notified and an inquest held, which found that the shooting was done in self-defense and exonerated Lee from all blame. Pending the findings of the inquest, the sheriff of Uintah county was requested to hold Lee. A telegram was received this morning, stating that as Lee was exonerated by the coroner’s jury, there would be no further necessity of holding him and ordering that he be released.” --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 Green River News. A young mother has been called suddenly home. The funeral of Mrs. Susan Beebe was held at the Episcopal church on last Saturday morning, Rev. James Stoddard officiating. A month ago the deceased came from Michigan to join her husband who was employed at this place and now he has taken his motherless boy, two years old, to his grandparents to be cared for. This was a very sad ending to a hopeful outlook. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 J.N. Bresee, of Montpelier, Ida., who was injured recently in a coal mine at Kemmerer, Wyo., and brought to St. Mark’s hospital, died at half past 5 yesterday morning. The remains were prepared for burial by Undertaker Evans and were shipped last night to his home at Montpelier, accompanied by Chief of Police Davenport of Ogden, a son-in-law of the deceased, who was summoned to the city yesterday by the death.—Salt Lake Herald. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 It is reported that Rob McCarty, the tough, was shot and killed at Grand Junction, Colorado, by a man named Fortune. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 Funeral of T.A. Quealy The funeral services of the late Thomas Addis, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Quealy, was held at St. Mary’s cathedral, Salt Lake, at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. A large number of friends were present. Father Kiely delivered an eloquent address, and offered words of sympathy to the bereaved parents. Miss Norah Gleason officiated as organist, and, with the children’s choir, rendered beautiful selections. After the services the funeral cortege passed to Calvary cemetery, where the remains were laid away. Masters Sullivan, Glover, Gogarty and Johnson of All (light type) college acted as honorary escorts, while J.G. Edwards, Thomas Ederbeck, P.C. Kittile and J. Linneman acted as pallbearers. The floral pieces, some fifty in number, were beautiful and appropriate.—Salt Lake Herald. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 Gonzales got Life Imprisonment In the United States court on the 25th at Cheyenne, Gonzales, the Mexican was sentenced to imprisonment for life by Judge Riner. On Wednesday night the jury in the Gonzales case brought in a verdict of “guilty of murder in the first degree,” recommending life imprisonment. The testimony showed that Gonzales went to the home of William Hereford, formerly of Henry’s Fork, now living on the Shoshone Reservation, on the night of October 11, 1897, to take Hereford’s daughter to a dance. Hereford refused to permit his daughter to go. A quarrel ensued, during which Hereford shot Gonzales through the lungs, inflicting a wound from which few recover. Gonzales then shot, intending, as he afterwards said, to kill Hereford. The bullet struck and killed Marrook Johnson, an aged Indian woman, mother of Mrs. Hereford. District Attorney Burke was assisted in the prosecution by attorney Fowler. Both addressed the jury, delivering strong arguments. Attorney D.A. Preston, of Rock Springs, ably defended Gonzales and fought the prosecution step by step and, notwithstanding his strong appeal to the jury, the defendant was found guilty as above stated. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 01, 1898 Angus McIntosh Dead. Angus McIntosh, an old pioneer of this county, died at his home, at Montpelier, Idaho, last week. He had been ailing for some time. In the seventies he was a prominent figure in politics in Sweetwater county having served the people two terms as county clerk. About 17 years ago he located at Montpelier, Idaho. Up to a short time ago, he conducted a branch business at Granger in this county. “Mac,” as he was familiarly called, leaves a widow and grown up family to mourn his loss, and to them their many friends extend sympathy in their bereavement. The deceased was of Scotch descent and came from Canada to the United States. He was a man of more than ordinary ability. May he rest in peace. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 08, 1898 Tom Larsen Shot and Killed By Frank Bolan News reached town early this week that two of Tim Kinney’s sheep herders had quarreled and that Frank Bolan had shot Tom Larsen. Mr. A.J. Sheridan, accompanied by Dr. Robert Chamberlain, took the first train for Bitter Creek, the station nearest where the shooting occurred, but they failed to reach the camp to see Tom Larsen in life. He died on the same day he was shot, on the 3rd, having lived only about 8 ½ hours. Coroner D.L. McNamara, on being notified, went to the scene of the shooting and held an inquest. The following is the testimony of the witnesses and the verdict of the jury:-- Anton Hanson testified: “I am living at Circle K ranch. I am a sheep herder in the employment of Tim Kinney. I have worked for Tim Kinney since the 18th of October 1897. I was acquainted with Thomas Larsen in his life-time. I knew him about 10 months, I first met him at Bitter Creek, Wyoming. He was working for Tim Kinney or Baker and Anderson. I was with him on Dec. 3, 1898, also a Mexican named Navarre, about 2 o’clock p.m. at a place about 10 miles south east of Kinney’s ranch. Frank Bolan was not with us. Yes, I understood Tom Larsen got shot on Dec. 3, 1898. I heard of the shooting as I was coming from Bitter Creek on the morning of Dec. 3rd, 1898, when I met Archie Teler who informed me that Larsen was shot. Frank Bolan had been to the ranch and told Archie that the shooting was accidental and asked him (Archie) to go to Bitter Creek and telegraph to Sheridan. I went to the camp where Larsen was. He was lying in bed, no one being with him. He didn’t know how the shooting happened. He asked me for a drink of water. At his request I raised him up a little in bed. I repeated the question how the shooting happened and he again replied he didn’t know. He was in great pain, but said he understood why I wanted to know how the shooting occurred. About this time Nabor Rendon came into the wagon. Together we started to move the wagon to meet the Doctor, but only went a few yards as he was suffering great pain, and we could see he was dying. He died about 20 minutes after we stopped the wagon. We wrapped the body up in blankets, put it in the buckboard and started with it for the ranch. Frank Bolan was with the sheep, when I went to him he said, “It was a bad accident we had this morning.” I asked him how Larsen got shot? He replied—“I called him for breakfast. He got up and stepped out side the wagon. I (Bolan) took my gun down to clean it when the hammer caught on the brake, and the gun went off.”—Larsen said—“Frank, my God. I’m shot.”—Boland then helped him into the wagon and tried to take him to the ranch, but Larsen couldn’t stand it. That’s all I know.” “Yes there were horses hitched to the wagon. Bolan was the only man as far as I know, who was at the camp with Larsen. Q—Did you ever hear Bolan make a remark that Larsen had it in for him or was going to poison him? A—“Yes, sir.” “I went to Larsen’s camp on or about the 19th of Nov., 1898, when Bolan told me Larsen had been trying to poison him. He also said he had a few words with Larsen. He told me he had accused Larsen to his face for trying to poison him, as near as I can remember. He told me if it happened again he would kill Larsen. I told him to get along with Larsen and not quarrel with him. Sometimes the herder and sometimes the camp mover gets breakfast. The brake is right in front of the wagon on right side. I don’t know how the hammer could catch on the brake, with Bolan inside the wagon. The shooting was with a Winchester rifle. I never saw them quarrel. I belive Bolan told me he came from Montana. The shooting occurred between 6 and 7 o’clock in the morning to the best of my knowledge. Larsen lived about 8 ½ hours after he was shot. The only thing he said before he died was, “Hanson help me.” He did not say whether he was shot intentionally or not. I found one empty shell in the rifle. Larsen said some time before that Bolan was crazy.” Nabor Rendon, another sheep herder for Tim Kinney, gave his testimony before the Coroner’s jury. In the main Mr. Rendon’s testimony corroborated that of the previous witness, Mr. Hanson. In addition he stated that when Frank Bolan came to the ranch he first asked for Joe Cots. He then said he had shot Larsen accidentally, and requested that a messenger be sent to the railroad at once for a doctor. Larsen said nothing regarding the shooting. Heard of no threats beforehand. Never heard Larsen threaten to kill Bolan. Did not talk with Frank Bolan about the shooting. Larsen was lying in the bunk. “Yes, I herded sheep for Larsen. Was at Larsen’s camp about one month before he was shot. “No, I did not like to work for Larsen, because he got mad too quickly. Knew Frank Bolan about one month. There was no liquor at the camp when Larsen was shot.” JURY’S VERDICT THE STATE OF WYOMING ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SWWEETWATER ) We the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law, by D.L. McNamara, Coroner, to investigate the death of one Thomas Larsen do find that he came to his death on December 3rd, 1898, at the Big Bend of Shell creek about 12 miles from Tim Kinney’s ranch, in the county aforesaid by a gun shot wound inflicted by one Frank Bolan. WM. BAILY, Foreman, J.R. MOORHEAD, JAMES BERTRAM. This afternoon the defendant who was brought to town by A.J. Sheridan, special deputy sheriff, was taken before Justice W.H. Mellor, for a preliminary examination. The state was represented by County prosecutor John H. Chiles, while the interests of Bolan were looked after by attorney G.W. Shutter?ottrell. After hearing the complaint read, the defendant entered a plea of “Not guilty,” and his attorney asked a continuance until Tuesday in order to better prepare for Bolan’s defense. John H. Chiles concurring, Justice Mellor granted the continuance. The defendant is small in stature, 62 years of age, and has nothing of the wild and woolly make up about him. He is a very quiet prisoner and feels his position keenly. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 08, 1898 Killed at Sweetwater While at work on Monday forenoon, mining in the Sweetwater mine, Joseph Nagy, age 37, was instantly killed by a large piece of coal falling upon his head and shoulders. He was undermining and did not take the necessary precaution of putting in sprags. His brother who was working with him and had only been 2 weeks in this country advised him to put in blocks, but he wanted to dig in a foot more and he dug himself into a premature grave. His head was fearfully crushed. The deceased was an Austrian by birth and leaves a wife, but no children. An inquest was held over his remains by Dan McNamara, the Coroner, and a jury regularly impaneled: A verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts stated. Yesterday afternoon he was buried from the Congregational church, the Petoli Sandor Mag?ar Kereszteny B.S. Egylet (Austrian) Society, having the full arrangements in charge. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 15, 1898 Obituary This week we received a copy of the DeLamar “Nugget” of date Nov. 11th, 1898, printed at DeLamar, Owyhee county, Idaho, which gave an account of the death of mrs. Martha A. Langford, nee Miss Marha Orwin, formerly a resident of Rock Springs and a young lady held in the highest esteem. Her many friends will read with deep regret the sad news of her death thus told by the DeLamar Nugget:-- “Mrs. Martha H. Langford departed this life at DeLamar, Idaho, November 4, 1898. Her funeral took place on Sunday. The ceremonies were conducted by the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Silver City, of which her bereaved husband is a member. Rev. J.L. Strange, pastor of the M.E. church, preaching an impressive sermon for the occasion. The remains were followed to the grave by one of the largest concourse of friends ever present at a funeral here. Mrs. Langford, formerly Miss Martha Orwin, was born in Derbyshire, England in 1873, and came to America with her parents when a young girl, and to DeLamar about two years ago, to reside with her mother, and sister Mrs. Richard May. She was married December 28, 1897 to Mr. Joseph P. Langford. Her illness, remittent fever, followed closely after her confinement, the second day of October, when she was delivered of an infant girl which survives her. She was a bright and amiable woman who won the esteem and respect of all who met her, and the sympathy and condolence of this entire community goes out to her bereaved husband and sorrowing relatives and friends.” --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 15, 1898 Mrs. Henry Sturm is very ill. The child was still born. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 15, 1898 Bound Over On Tuesday afternoon the preliminary examination of Frank Bolan, accused of murdering Thomas Larsen, by shooting him with a Winchester rifle, near Tim Kinney’s ranch, on the 3d inst., particulars of which appeared in the MINER of the 8th inst., was held on Tuesday afternoon before Justice W.H. Mellor. The state was represented by Prosecuting Attorney John H. Chiles and the defendant’s interests were looked after by G.W. Shutter-Cottrell, attorney-at-law. The testimony that was given in the main was the same as was printed in the MINER, which was taken down during the coroner’s inquest. The defendant was bound over for his appearance at the spring term of the District court, and taken to Green River by the sheriff. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 15, 1898 Died at the Hospital On the 5th inst. C.W. Lloyd was admitted to the state hospital from Saratoga, Carbon County for treatment. He was in such bad condition from dropsy that he was beyond the reach of medical science and he passed away on Monday night. Interment in the cemetery here followed on Tuesday. The deceased was of Swedish descent and 38 years of age. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 15, 1898 Notice In the matter of the estate of Shadreth J. Largo, deceased: Notice to all creditors and others interested. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Shadrath J. Largo, deceased, intends to make final settlement of the estate of said deceased at the next term of District court. EDWARD J. MORRIS Administrator. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 December 22, 1898 FATAL SHOOTING Joseph Facinelli Shoots and Kills George Petro This community was startled by the news spreading on Sunday that early that morning Joseph Facinelli had shot and killed an Austrian named George Petro. Inquiry developed that the report was true and that Mr. Facinelli had sought an officer and voluntarily surrendered to the sheriff, who placed him in jail to await the necessary legal proceedings following such cases. An inquest by Coroner D.L. McNamara was the first step taken, who impaneled a jury, before whom the following evidence was taken:-- Joseph Colletti testified:--“I am a partner of Joseph Facinelli and knew George Petro in his lifetime. I was acquainted with him about nine months. I was in Joseph Facinelli’s saloon on the night of the 17th and the morning of the 18th. George Petro and Joseph Facinelli were there. I was tending bar that night and the following morning Mrs. Facinelli was in the saloon on the night of the 17th and on the morning of the 18th. I saw the shooting. There was a fair crowd present. Mr. Cox was there I think John Chokie was there and a man by the name of Cholar. I know T.V. Davis was there but don’t know if he was present at the time of the shooting. Sheboy was also present. I was behind the bar when the shooting took place. Joe Facinelli stood to the left of me. The shooting took place near the center of the bar on the side next to the front door. From four to six men were standing at the bar at the time the shooting occurred. I was from two to three feet from Joe when he fired the shot and was attending to my business. I don’t know where he got the gun. I saw it in his hand. A gun is kept behind the bar. I saw the gun in the back draw but not lately. I don’t know whether it was there on Friday or Saturday. It must be about a month since I saw it there. He might have got the gun out of the draw that night, but I can’t say. Just before Joe shot Petro he said, “George, get away.” I don’t know what he meant by that. George had been saying nothing to him, at least I didn’t hear anything because I was not paying much attention, there being considerable talking going on by the men present. I don’t know whether George and Facinelli had spoken that evening. I don’t know if they were on good terms or not. Before that night George used to come into the saloon and talk to Joe. I never h??? that they had quarreled. I do no know why Facinelli shot George Petro. I never talked to him after the shooting. He went right out through the west door with Mr. Cox. I saw Petro and Mrs. Facinelli pretty near all night and there were other people talking to Mrs. Facinelli during the evening. Before the starting of the trouble George Petro and Mrs. Facinelli were drinking champagne together and talking. I don’t know whether he put his arms on her neck of not, because I was attending to my business. At the time George was shot he was standing on the left of Mrs. Facinelli. I think the gun used was 38 caliber. At the time of the shooting there were three drinking champagne together, Mrs. Facinelli, George Petro and Mr. Cox. Five or six bottles were opened during the evening. Mrs. Facinelli paid for the first bottle, but I don’t know where she got the money. She went out and when she came back she threw the money and a pocketbook on the bar and said “I have enough money to put up another.” It was a leather pocketbook. I don’t know whether her action made Joe mad or not; maybe it did. He said to his wife after the shooting, “You won’t drink any more champagne.” I did not see him point the gun at Mrs. Facinelli during that evening. When the shot was fired everybody ran and Mrs. Facinelli went out. George Petro was an Austrian and Joe Facinelli is also an Austrian. Joe Facinelli was in the saloon all night. I don’t know whether he went out or not. George Petro settled his bill with Mrs. Facinelli and paid eight dollars. I took down the day book and explained to him a charge of four dollars and he was satisfied. There were no hard feelings between me and Petro. When he paid her the money she put it in the drawer. At the time of the shooting John Pullila, John Chokie, George Sheboya nd Sam Albertini, all Austrians were present. When Mrs. Facinelli went out to get the pocketbook, George Petro might have followed her but I don’t k now.” George Sheboy testified:--“I was present at Facinelli’s saloon at the time of the shooting. I knew the names of four who were present, viz:--John Chokie, George Petro, John Chola and Mrs. Facinelli. I went into the saloon about 11:20 with my brother, Paul Sheboy, on the night of the 17th. My brother drank two glasses of beer and went away. I remained until seven o’clock in the morning of the 18th. I drank soda water, the others were drinking wine. I played pool most of the time. When the other fellows went to take a drink at the bar, Joe Facinelli went out and in a short time returned. He pulled a revolver out of his pocket and said to George Petro, “Watch yourself George,” and fired the shot. He wanted to shoot his wife after he shot George Petro. He pointed the revolver at her and she dodged behind men who were in the saloon and kept dodging until she got out of the first door. The side door was locked. Joe Facinelli came in through the back door. I tried to get out of the saloon through the side door, but it was locked. He didn’t say anything when he shot only “Watch yourself,” and fired, and then he turned and ran to Mrs. Facinelli and made an attempt to shoot her. George Petro and Mrs. Facinelli were drinking with others. I didn’t see Mrs. Facinelli and Petro go out during the evening. The shooting took place fifteen or twenty minutes past five o’clock. John Cholar testified:--“I was in Facinelli’s saloon continuously from 11:15 on the 17th until the shooting occurred. George Petro was (hole in paper) and never had any words with Joe Facinelli that I know of, nor with Mrs. Facinelli. I never saw Petro say anything to Mr. Facinelli during the evening. When Petro paid his bill, Mrs. Facinelli and the bartender were both behind the bar. Petro paid the money to her, but the bartender took it and put it away. I had been over to Facinelli’s with Petro many times before but I never knew of any feeling existing between them. I have no idea why he shot Petro. After he shot he didn’t say anything, but turned round and went out the back door. Petro and Mrs. Facinelli were pretty well acquainted and sometimes drank together. They talked and laughed at the bar when they were drinking. I don’t know if they were in the saloon all the time during the evening or not as I did not watch them closely. I have lived in Rock Springs for seven years and knew Mrs. Facinelli to be a bartender.” John Chokie testified:--“I was in the saloon when the shooting occurred. I was there nearly all evening, but not all the while. My cousin, Mike Kusak, was with me. I don’t know everything that was going on as I couldn’t watch everybody. The last thing I saw was when I was near the front door. Joe Facinelli coming in from the back door toward the bar with an overcoat on. He said, “George, watch yourself,” and pointed the gun. Joe Facinelli was behind the bar. Everybody skipped.” George Thompson testified:--“I was in Joseph Facinelli’s saloon at the time the shooting occurred (hole in paper) I went in about five o’clock (hole in paper) morning there was quite a number of men drinking. My friend, John Maher, and I had several drinks. Joseph Facinelli walked in behind the bar and took the gun, as I thought, from his overcoat pocket and said, “George, you son of a b---,” and hit him with the gun then he raised the gun again and fired. I don’t know why George shot him. I heard no other statements. Saw no unbecoming conduct. After Joe shot and got out from behind the bar he said, “My wife won’t drink any more champagne.” He told Cox to take the gun. I did not hear him make any statement about shooting Mrs. Facinelli. I didn’t see Mrs. Facinelli. I didn’t see Mrs. Facinelli dodge behind Cox. I saw her going out the front door. I was trying to dodge myself. I saw nothing that would lead me to think there was any ill feeling. I do not know why Facinelli shot Petro.” Ike Cox testified:--“I knew Petro in his lifetime. I knew him by the name of “George.” I saw part of the trouble in Joe Facinelli’s saloon on the morning of the 18th, inst. I saw the shooting. I saw Joe Facinelli shoot George from behind the bar. I don’t think Facinelli was tending bar at the time. I don’t know of any trouble between Joe Facinelli and George Petro. I don’t know of their having any words. He said something at the time of the shooting, but I don’t know what it was as I didn’t notice him until he had his gun drawn. Mrs. Facinelli was there at that time. At the time of the shooting she was at the bar, standing near Petro. I think she was standing next to him. They were drinking together during the evening. I saw him and her having a word or two. I saw her push him away two or three times. I guess I didn’t hear any of their conversation. I saw Joe talking to Mrs. Facinelli, but did not see him speaking to Petro before the shooting. Yes, I believe he was trying to get the woman to go home. She said she didn’t care about going home at this time. After this they had a little trouble. I don’t remember now whether he tried to force her to go home or not. I know they had some trouble after this. Question—Did you see anything there that evening that would make Mr. Facinelli force the woman to go home? Answer—Well, some men might and some men might not. Of course we don’t all have the same opinion about these things. I know I wouldn’t want my woman there. After the shooting Mr. Facinelli gave me the gun and wanted me to go with him for ?????. He wanted to give himself up and not finding Sheriff Edgar, he gave himself up to Chris Bunning, the night marshal. He said something as we were going up the street about a d—man trying to take advantage of a woman in the condition his wife was in. He never said very much I think. He thought she was drunk that evening. After the shooting he seemed considerably excited and pointed the gun over the bar. I didn’t like the look sof it, but he did not point it at any particular person. I didn’t see Joe leave the saloon. I think he went outside once, but I am not sure. I don’t know, but the man Petro was putting his arm on her. He put his arm on her shoulder or her neck. He did it two or three times. Mrs. Facinelli left the saloon about 20 minutes in the morning, but I don’t remember of Petro went out. I cannot say whether there was any intimacy between deceased and Mrs. Facinelli. I was standing at the bar when the shooting occurred. We were drinking champagne and Mrs. Facinelli was setting them up. Pedro was drinking with her and two or three more, while we were drinking the champagne. Joe Facinelli was both close to the table and stove. I never knew personally of Joe Facinelli and deceased having any quarrel. Never heard any dispute between them.” JURY’S VERDICT STATE OF WYOMING ) COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) ss. We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, coroner, to investigate the death of George Petro, after examining the body of the said George Petro, and hearing the testimony of the witnesses in the case, do find that the deceased George Petro, came to his death by a gun-shot wound inflicted by one Jospeh Facinelli on the morning of December 18th, 1898, at Facinelli’s saloon, in Rock Springs, Sweetwater county, Wyoming. J.L. EWING, Foreman, ROBERT T. BEATTIE, Clerk, JAMES MURPHY. PRELIMINARY HEARING The defendant was given a preliminary examination last night before Justice W.H. Mellor, county attorney, John H. Chiles, looking after the interests of the state, while Attorney D.A. Preston was counsel for the defendant. After listening to the testimony of some of the witnesses the court ordered a continuance until this evening at 7 o’clock. At the opening of court tonight all were present as on the previous evening. The examination of witnesses was continued, but there was but little variation from the evidence given before the coroner’s jury, a synopsis of which we have published above. Mrs. Facinelli was put on the stand, but the court sustained the objection raised by Mr. Chiles to the question put to her by Attorney Preston—“Did any act of indecency take place in the alley between you and the defendant during the time you were absent from the saloon? Justice Mellor bound the defendant over under $7000 bonds, to appear at the spring term of the District court. The defendant will, no doubt, readily obtain bonds, so he has always been a peaceable man standing well among his friends and in this community. He has been for years prominent in politics and been a bustler in business circles, owning considerable property here as well as in utah. Many believe that at the trail the defendant will prove what had been injected into the evidence by innuendo. GEORGE PETRO, THE DECEASED George Petro was an Austrian by birth and a widower. He was 34 years of age and leaves a child at Fairport, Ohio. He has worked in Rock Springs and Sweetwater off and on for seven years. The deceased was well liked and had many friends who are interesting themselves in the prosecution of this case. He was a member of the National Slavonic Society. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the 20th from the Congregational church. The procession, headed by Young’s Silver Cornet band, was large, including about 100 men in regalia representing the National Slavonic Society and the Slavonic R.C. Society. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 December 22, 1898 A Chinaman was killed in No. 1 mine on Tuesday by a fall of coal and another seriously injured yesterday in No. 2 mine of the Sweetwater Coal Mining company. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 December 22, 1898 Richard Wilson, the six years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilson, Sweetwater, died of Croup and was buried on the 19th inst. The funeral took place from the Congregational church. The sympathy of their friends is extended to the bereaved parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 December 29, 1898 Mrs. Griff Davis Dead Mrs. Griff David died very suddenly at her home at Ham’s Fork last Saturday morning. Mrs. Davis had been ill for some time and had taken a course of treatment at Salt Lake which apparently failed to benefit her, and though her case was pronounced hopeless her death was unexpected, and came as a shock to her relatives and friends. The funeral was held Sunday, the remains being interred in the Ham’s Fork cemetery.—Kemmerer Camera. Mrs. Davis formerly lived in Rock Springs, where she had a large circle of friends who will receive the news of her death with much regret. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 December 29, 1898 Accidentally Killed. A sheep herder by the name of Clarence Belnap, from Utah, was at the end of last week, accidentally shot and killed by a brother herder named Leo J. Turpin. Deputy Sheriff Peter Swanson and Coroner Dan McNamara went to the scene of the shooting, about 20 miles north of Granger, but as Belnap stated before he died that the shooting was purely accidental, and as everything went to prove this statement, the Coroner’s jury exonerated Turpin and, consequently, there was no arrest made. The brother of the deceased, who is sheriff of Salt Lake, came and took the remains to Utah for burial. ---