Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 05, 1907 Rev. Kingsley’s Mother Dead. We are in receipt of a letter from Rev. I.W. Kingsley written at Toronto, Canada, Jan. 2, while on his way to his former home in Vermont, where he was called by the death of his mother. Rev. Kingsley received the telegram announcing his mother’s death at 5 p.m. New Year’s day. Mrs. Kingsley died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.S. Hilliker, at Alburg Springs, Vermont. The particulars are not known but it is supposed that her death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Kingsley spent the summer in Rock Springs two years ago and will be remember by many, who regret to hear of her death and extend sympathy to Rev. Kingsley and family, in their affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 05, 1907 Messrs. Sam, Robert and Isaac Fletcher were called to Utah this week, by the death of their mother. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 05, 1907 Wm. Valdak, a German miner was killed by a fall of rock in the Central Coal & Coke Co’s. No. 1 mine at Sweetwater on Wednesday. Valdak had only been in this country a short time and leaves a wife and family in the old country. He was buried yesterday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 12, 1907 Death of Richard Walters. The sudden and unexpected death of Richard Walters, who died of pneumonia early Wednesday morning, came as a shock to his numerous friends in this city. Mr. Walters had been a resident of Rock Springs for almost twenty-five years and during that time had been one of the most widely and favorably known men in this section of Wyoming. Although he had attained the age of fifty-nine years, he was hale and rugged, and it was not thought that the slight cold contracted would prove of a serious nature. Mr. Walters leaves a widow, six children and a large circle of friends to mourn his death. The funeral services occurred at the Congregational church at two o’clock Friday afternoon, and were attended by the local K. of P. lodge, of which he was a member, and a large concourse of sympathyzing friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 19, 1907 Peter Elmer Killed. Word has been received in this city of the death of Peter Elmer, who, died in Seattle, on Sunday, Jan. 6, of injuries inflicted the day previous. Elmer and his 18-year-old son, Henry, were both employed on construction work at the Seattle Brewing and Malting Company’s plant, where an addition is in course of erection. Elmer and a fellow workman McCloud, had some trouble, the nature of which is not known. Young Elmer discovered his father sitting on a piece of timber holding his head and on asking what was wrong was told that McCloud had hit him with a crow-bar. It was afterward found that the blow was inflicted with a stick of wood. Elmer started to finish his work not believing himself seriously injured when he was taken worse and was conveyed to the county hospital where he died at 7 p.m. His skull had been fractured and a hemorrhage of the brain resulted. In the meantime McCloud made his escape and could not be found, and the authorities are hunting for him. Elmer had been in Seattle but a few days having gone there from Cumberland, Wyo. He was a former resident of this city where he worked on the “pipe gang” of the U.P. Coal Co., and had many friends here. He was a brother-in-law of John Fondran, of this city. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 19, 1907 Death of Frank Walters. The entire community was saddened on Sunday to learn that the angel of death had again visited the Walters home and left them double bereft, in the loss of Frank, the second son. The greatest of sympathy is expressed on all sides for the mother, brothers and sisters, whose sorrows seem almost more than they can bear. Frank Walters was born in this city May 17, 1887. From a child he possessed a kindly disposition and was always a willing and faithful worker. Planning to take further schooling later he early began work with the U.P.R.R. Co. where he had worked his way up until he was capable of filling almost any position in the local offices. He loved the hills and mountains and had hoped that someday he might be the owner of cattle. His health had been poor for some little time, as a result of pneumonia, and he finally succumbed to the disease last Sunday at noon. Rock Springs could ill afford to lose a young man of his character and ability. The funeral services were held at the family residence, on Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. F.C. Lewis of the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 19, 1907 Engineer Southard Killed. A collision occurred in the railroad yards about seven o’clock Wednesday evening, when switch engine No. 1608 collided with a string of freight cars, side-swiping the cars at a switch and entirely dismantling the engine on the right side. Engineer Ed Southard was leaning from the cab when the collision occurred and was dragged through the window and thrown beneath his own engine, which crushed both legs and inflicted fatal injuries. He was taken at once to the hospital, where he died about 1 o’clock Thursday morning. His death is a particularly sad one, as he leaves a wife and two babies, the former being almost distracted over her loss. Mr. Southard was a member of Rock Springs Aerie F.O.E., and the members of that order extended to his wife all the aid possible. She left on No. 6 Friday, to take her husband’s body back to their former home at St. Paul, Nebraska, where interment will be made. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 19, 1907 The funeral services over the remains of Mr. Ned Arnold were held at the Episcopal Church on Monday afternoon. He was born in England but came to this country when three years of age and was one of the old residents of western Wyoming. He leaves a wife and three children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 19, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark and baby have returned from Iowa, where they were called by the illness and death of Mr. Clark’s mother. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 26, 1907 FOUND DEAD IN ROOM Restaurant Man from Wyoming Succumbs to Heart Failure in Salt Lake Hotel. The Salt Lake Herald of January 19 says: J.H. Payling, a restaurant keeper of Granger, Wyo., was found dead in his room at the Elks' Hotel in this city yesterday morning. When found he was lying on a sofa partially dressed and apparently had been attacked with heart failure while he was preparing to retire the night before. Payling stopped over in Salt Lake on his return from Los Angeles. Thursday afternoon he fell in an epileptic fit at Second South and Main Streets and was taken to his room at the Elks' Hotel. The effects of the epilepsy probably so weakened him that he succumbed to an attack of heart failure later in the evening. The dead man was well known in Granger. He was 38 years old and had a wife and family. The remains will be sent to Granger today. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 26, 1907 The little four-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Emerson Cook died very suddenly, Friday morning. The baby had been in its usual health but when Mrs. Cook went to take it up Friday morning, she found that death had come while asleep. The funeral services are being held at the home this afternoon. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 26, 1907 Death of Martin McPhee Martin McPhee of Cumberland, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the hospital about two weeks ago, passed away Wednesday morning, aged 47 years. He formerly resided in Rock Springs where he had a large circle of friends, who regret his untimely death and extend deepest sympathy to his bereaved wife and children. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the L.D.S. meeting house, of which society he was a devoted member. The remains were interred in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 26, 1907 Death of David Brookman David Brookman, one of the old and respected citizens of this place, passed away Tuesday morning at the hospital, where he had been confined for about a week. Mr. Brookman was born in Wales about eighty-three years ago. He came to America previous to the civil war and served with a Pennsylvania regiment during that conflict, being one of the few veterans residing in this city. In 1869 he came to Rock Springs and began work in the mines. He is remembered as one of the best inside track layers, who ever worked in the mines in this region. Later he became a mine boss and held various important positions with the Union Pacific Co. Three years ago last September his wife, who was the mother of the Harvey children, was laid to rest. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lewis, the pallbearers being among the oldest residents of the town. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 DEATH OF DR. R. HARVEY REED Last Wednesday evening the people of Rock Springs were shocked and saddened by the arrival of a telegram announcing the death of Dr. R. Harvey Reed in his apartments at the Lankershim Hotel, in Los Angeles, California. Later dispatches not only confirmed the first telegram, but added another side to the unfortunate intelligence. At half past twelve o’clock Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Reed was left alone in his apartments for a short time. During this brief period he secured a revolver and placing it to his right temple, fired one fatal shot. The report of the shot attracted the attention of the hotel attaches who immediately entered the room, and found his body stretched on the floor, with life extinct. Near his right hand was lying the revolver with which the tragedy was committed. The friends of the Doctor immediately notified Gail Reed, the eldest son, and an answer was received on Thursday stating that he had left for Los Angeles, and that interment would be made in that city. Further than this, no definite plans have been made public. Robert Harvey Reed was born in Richland county, Ohio, in August 1851, and grew to manhood on a farm in that county. In 1876 he graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, after which time he took up the active practice of his profession in Mansfield, Ohio, where he achieved marked success and gained a high reputation for himself as a physician and surgeon. Because of this reputation he was called to Columbus, Ohio to accept the position as Dean of the Ohio Medical University and Chief Surgeon of the Protestant Hospital. While connected with these institutions, his brilliant work in surgery gained for him an international reputation. At this time he was surgeon for the B. & O. Railroad company, and consulting surgeon for a half dozen other large railroad companies. About ten years ago he came to Wyoming in the capacity of Division Surgeon of the Union Pacific Railroad company, and Surgeon for the Union Pacific Coal Company, and since that time he has been a resident of Rock Springs. About five years ago he contracted blood poison which had gradually undermined his health and in November of last year he resigned his positions with the Union Pacific companies on this account. Since living in Wyoming, Dr. Reed had come to love his adopted state as his home and he has been honored by many positions of honor and trust. He was a member of the Sixth Legislature from Sweetwater county, and had been for eight years on the Governor’s staff as Surgeon General of the State of Wyoming. He was a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, a member of the International Medical Association, and represented the United States at a meeting of the latter society held in Spain in 1903. He was a Thirty-second Degree Mason, a Shriner and an Elk, and in high standing in all of these orders. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 Senator Keister Dead. While the Rock Springs friends of Senator S.A.D. Keister knew that his condition was critical, they were nevertheless greatly shocked to learn of his death which occurred Wednesday morning at Chadron, Neb. It will be remembered that Senator Keister was seized with appendicitis while returning from a visit to his parents in W. Virginia and was taken from the train at Chadron and was never able to be moved. Senator Keister was the member of the State Senate from Fremont county and was the Democratic candidate for governor at the last election. He was born in West Virginia, March 28, 1865, where he resided until he was grown. He came to Wyoming about twenty years ago, locating at Lander. Here he was employed as prescription clerk in a drug store, later opening a drug store of his own. He served as postmaster at Lander from 1893 to 1897 and held many positions of importance within the gift of the Democratic party. He was married in 1893 to Miss Pearl Simpson of Lander, who survives him. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias, Eagles, was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Mystic Shrine and a member of Rock Springs Lodge B.P.O.E. His remains were taken to West Virginia for burial and were accompanied by a number of friends from this state. Mr. Keister was well known in Rock Springs, having a large circle of friends here. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 Death of J.W. Thomas The death of J.W. Thomas occurred at the hospital last Saturday night, after a brief illness. He was born in Virginia thirty-one years ago and had resided in Rock Springs about three years. He was a young man of upright Christian character and during his residence here had made many friends. He leaves to mourn his death a mother and several brothers and sisters at his hold home in the east, also Miss Jennie Samuels, of this place, to whom he was shortly to have been married. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church, under the auspices of the Star of Bethlehem. The singing was led by Messrs. Ramsay, Schofield and Samuels and the sermon by Rev. F.C. Lewis. Interment in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 Sudden Death of J.J. Lee. The sudden and unexpected death from paralysis, of J.J. Lee, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city on Thursday evening, at three o’clock. He had been feeling in his usual health on Tuesday evening, when he retired to his room, and nothing more was seen of him until about two o’clock Wednesday afternoon, when he was found lying on the floor in an unconscious condition. A physician was called and he was taken to the hospital for treatment, but he never regained consciousness. He had been a resident of Rock Springs about four years and had many friends who deeply regret his sudden death. He was born in Kentucky, and is supposed to have been about sixty-five years of age. He was an Ex-Confederate soldier and had spent many years in the west engaged in freighting and other outdoor pursuits, but since coming to Rock Springs he had occupied his time at the saddlery trade. The funeral services will be held at the Ace Undertaking Parlors at two o’clock, Sunday afternoon, and interment made in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 Last Sunday morning Mr. William Mortimer of Green River, received the sad news of the death of his father, at his home near Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer left on Sunday evening to attend the funeral which occurred last Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 A special dispatch from Douglas, Wyo., to the Cheyenne Tribune says: Edward Mervis, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Mervis, died this morning from heart failure, at the home of his parents in this city. He came here from Rock Springs several weeks ago suffering from Bright’s disease and while it was known that he could not recover his sudden death was a shock to his friends. Besides a father and mother one brother and two sisters, he leaves a widow and one child to mourn his demise. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 02, 1907 County Attorney D.G. Thomas received the sad news on Monday of the death of his mother at Bevier, Missouri, and left on No. 10 for that place to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Independent no. 10 February 05, 1907 Lose Another Child. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lewis are having more than their share of sorrow losing, last week, their second child, death caused by pneumonia. The little one died last Sunday. One week before they buried another and are now childless, they having but two children. They have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Mr. Lewis has been sick for several weeks and has but recently recovered. --- Rock Springs Independent no. 10 February 05, 1907 Geo. Leonardi, formerly connected with the Genera Saloon and who has been a sufferer from asthma for a great many years died at his home on Bridge avenue last Wednesday morning. Mr. Leonardi was forty-one years of age. He was a member of the Society of George Washington and also a member of the Improved order of Red Men. The funeral services will be conducted by these two lodges next Sunday at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 Funeral of Dr. Reed Hon. D.A. Preston, Penrose Reed and jack Thrift arrived here on No. 8 from Los Angeles, Friday morning. The funeral services over the remains of Dr. Reed were held at the Booth & Boyson undertaking parlors, at Los Angeles, at two o’clock, on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Los Angeles Lodge No. 99, B.P.O.E. They were attended by members of that order, a number of the Dr’s. personal friends residing in Los Angeles and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sparks and Mr. and Mrs. George Biscom, of Rock Springs, and a number of Wyoming people who were in the city. At the request of the Los Angeles Lodge, Bro. D.A. Preston delivered an eloquent eulogy in memory of the departed. After the services the remains were taken to Evergreen Cemetery and incinerated, as had been the Dr’s. wish. Beautiful floral offerings were presented by Los Angeles Lodge, B.P.O.E. 99; Korein Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Ralinws, Wyo.; Rock Springs Lodge B.P.O.E. 621; and by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sparks of this city. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 James Iredale Killed The friends and relatives of James Iredale were shocked to hear of his sudden death which occurred on Tuesday, at Salt Lake. He had many friends here and had been here recently to attend the funeral of his father, the venerable John Iredale. His mother was visiting in Salt Lake at the time of his death and his brothers Joseph and Wm. Iredale, and sister, Mrs. Ed. Mayes, and his wife’s brothers Jack and Arthur Lewis left for Salt Lake immediately on receipt of the news of his death. The following is an account of the accident from Tuesday’s Desert News: James Iredale, known as “Jimmy” Iredale, met instantaneous death this morning. Iredale was motorman of car 36 of the Utah Light & Railway company, and was killed while on duty. He was electrocuted. Car 35 had completed its out-run on the Fifth North street route and was standing at the end of the tracks at Fifth North on Third West street. Iredale noticed an electric wire had broken and was hanging from the poles above down on the tracks. Not believing the insulated wire dangerous Iredale picked one end up and wrapped it around a pole. Another bystander started to sweep the other end of the tracks with a broom, but Iredale, saying “Never mind handling them with a broom” picked the wire up as he had done the first one. As his left hand came in contact with the strand he toppled to the ground, his head striking against the car fender as he fell. Conductor Lyons also of car 35, and Ernest Brown were witnesses of the accident which occurred at 8:15 o’clock. They ran to the side of the unconscious man but life was extinct. The body was left as it had fallen and Undertaker O’Connell was summoned. The car crew did not remove the body, pending the arrival of Coroner Dana T. Smith. The coroner could not be located so the body was brought to the undertaking parlors where Judge Smith viewed it. Eyewitnesses were unanimous in their description of the affair, explaining that Iredale, not believing he could get a shock from the wire, picked it up with a fatal result. The insulation was rendered ineffective by the wet weather. Ordinarily an insulated electric wire is harmless. Iredale’s left hand was covered with a thick leather glove. A tiny hole through the first finger showed where an immense voltage entered the unfortunate man’s body. When the glove was removed it was discovered the first finger of the left hand had been burned in one spot to the bone. Otherwise there was not a mark on the body. Iredale was popular among the Utah Light & Railway company’s employees. He was a quiet, jolly man, about 34 years old. O’Connell’s undertaking establishment has been crowded since the body arrived with conductors and motormen who have a good word for “Jimmy.” The dead man has lived at 614 H street for some time. A wife and two small children survive him. W.S. Brown and Joseph Coles of this city are brothers-in-law. Iredale was a member in good standing of Division 382, the local order of the streetcar employees organization, A.A. of S. and E.R. A wire crew was sent to the scene shortly after the accident and in a few minutes the deadly wire was in place. Iredale was the victim of what is known as a “grounded” wire. He was standing in a damp, muddy spot and with the insulation of the wire saturated with moisture, the full current entered his body. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 Dr. F.S. Davis has returned from Nebraska, where he was called by the death of his sister. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 The five months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ben C. Lewis died of pneumonia, last Saturday morning. The funeral took place from the home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. P. Murphy officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 James Dykes Dead. James Ross Dykes, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dykes, Sr., formerly residents of this city, but now residing in Denver, died at his home in Littleton, Colorado, after a short illness with pneumonia, Friday morning February 1, 1907, at the age of 23 years. James Dykes was well and favorably known in this city and Green River, as he resided here with his parents for about six years. At present residing in this city are a brother and sister, Mr. John L. Dykes and Mrs. John Smith who were present at the funeral. He also resided a year at Green River and was married there a little over two years ago, later going to Colorado where he made his home up to the time of his untimely demise. The funeral was held in Louisville, Colo., the home of his wife’s parents, Sunday Feb. 3rd, and was attended by his relatives from Denver and sorrowing friends from Littleton, the large funeral cortege plainly showing the high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. He was a member in good standing in the K. of P. which order conducted the services both at Littleton and Louisville. The deceased leave his young wife, parents, four sisters and two brothers to mourn his passing to that great beyond, where the trials of this world will no longer be his, but be at rest in that home not built by hands, but eternal in the heavens. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 Death of Ezra Wilcox. Last Tuesday word was received in this city of the death of Ezra Wilcox which occurred in the hotel in Kemmerer, Wyo., sometime during the forenoon of that day. The cause of his death is surrounded by mystery, and it is not known whether it is the result of foul play or suicide. Wilfred Ezra Wilcox, the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wilcox of this city, was born in Paris, Ida., November 13, 1876, and lived in that city until about seven years ago, since which time he has traveled extensively over the western part of Canada and the north-western part of the United States, coming to this city about one year ago. Last Sunday evening he left Rock Springs with a companion for Kemmerer and nothing was heard from him until the arrival of a telephone message giving the sad intelligence of his untimely death. The officers and friends are laboring untiringly to find out something definite in regard to his mysterious death and it is thought that within a few days this will be accomplished. The funeral services were held from the L.D.S. church on Friday afternoon at two o’clock, and were attended by a large concourse of people. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 09, 1907 CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to all our friends, and the Eagles for sympathy and assistance in our recent bereavement. W.B. LOGAN AND FAMILY. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 16, 1907 Large Funeral Concourse. Messrs. Joseph and Wm. Iredale and Mrs. Ed. Mayes have returned from Salt Lake, where they were called by the death of their brother, James Iredale. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and the large concourse of friends present showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. The following is an account of the services from Monday’s Salt Lake Herald: One of the largest and most imposing funeral processions ever seen in Salt Lake was that which followed the remains of the late James Iredale to the city cemetery yesterday afternoon. Iredale was accidentally killed by coming in contact with a live electric wire while working for the Utah Light & Railway company. Brief funeral services were conducted at Odd Fellows’ Hall on Market street. An eulogy of the life of the deceased was delivered by the Rev. Peter A. Simpkin. The procession to the cemetery was headed by the Street Railway Men’s band, Odd Follows to the number of 250 and nearly as many fellow workers of the deceased on the street car system, as well as several carriages containing the family followed in order. A special draped street car carried the others. The procession marched from Odd Fellows’ Hall up Main street to South Temple and out that street to the cemetery, the band playing a solemn dirge. Services at the grave were according to the ritual of the Odd Fellows, of which the deceased had been an active member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 16, 1907 The funeral services over the remains of the late George Leonardi, will take place at the family residence on Bridge Avenue, at two o’clock, tomorrow afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 16, 1907 Thomas Potter Noble, the sixteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Noble, passed away last Friday morning, after a brief illness. The funeral services took place at the family residence on Sunday and were attended by a large concourse of friends. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 16, 1907 Former Citizen Dead. The death of Embers Folliette occurred at the hospital on Wednesday, after a brief illness. Mr. Folliette was known to most of the residents of Rock Springs as “Doc” and was for several years employed as clerk at the Carr Hotel. He had seen much of the world and his ready wit and genial disposition made him quite a favorite about town. Some months ago he went to Opal, and while there was taken with dropsy. A few days ago Mr. and Mrs. Snellwood, with whom he had lived while at Opal, brought him here for treatment at the hospital and they remained with him until the end. He was born in Ireland 76 years ago and his wife and children had preceded him to the great beyond. He had no relatives except on sister, who could not be located. The funeral services were held at Sather’s undertaking parlors, on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. Murphy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 23, 1907 Card of Thanks. We wish to publicly thank the officers and members of the Society of Colombus and officers and member of Society of Alfonso Lamaramara, for attending the funeral of our deceased Bro. George Leonardi. JOSEPH JOYNSON, FLORENCE AVANZINI, JOHN BRUNETTI, Committee of Order of Redmen. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 23, 1907 Senator Keister’s Funeral. The Lander Mountaineer contains an account of the funeral of the late Senator Keister, from which the Lander friends have just returned. In speaking of the many beautiful floral pieces the Mountaineer says: “Probably the most elaborate piece was that ordered by the Elk Lodge, No. 624, at Rock Springs, Wyo. The lodge telegraphed the Elk Lodge at Gallipolis, Ohio, where the piece was made. It was a full sized Elk’s head made out of white carnations, having for a pedestal ferns and smilax.” The Mountaineer also gives the following estimate of the estate left by Senator Keister: “The amount of life insurance left by Mr. Keister is $10,000 in four different companies, which with his real estate will make his estate worth $35,000. In his will he left all to his wife, who is to be appointed administrator without bond. His real estate consists of the Peralta ranch near town, the ranch on Wind river and the Reed residence recently purchased. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 23, 1907 Death of O. L. Barnum. On Thursday morning O. L. Barnum passed away at the hospital after being confined to the house five weeks, with dropsy. Mr. Barnum was until recently night marshal and was an efficient officer, both in this capacity and as deputy sheriff, which position he held for several years, and the town loses a good citizen by his death. Orvis Lewis Barnum was born in Utica, New York, Dec. 26, 1849 and was consequently a little past fifty-seven years of age. At the age of fifteen years he started for the west and lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Montana and Utah before coming to Wyoming, in which state he has resided for twenty-four years. For the past thirteen years, Rock Springs has been his home. He was never a robust man and for this reason chose an outdoor life, devoting many years to hunting, trapping and prospecting. He was a man of retiring disposition, kindly and upright in all his dealings with his fellow men. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father. For more than ten years he had been a member of the Knights of the Maccabees and for over fourteen years a Woodman of the World. The funeral services will be under the auspices of these societies and will be held at the Congregational church, at ten o’clock tomorrow morning, conducted by Rev. F. C. Lewis. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 23, 1907 Death of Cliff Iredale. Word was received in this city from Ogden, early Wednesday morning, announcing the death of Cliff Iredale, which occurred at 12:20 o’clock at the hospital in that city. His father, mother, wife, grandmother and a number of other friends were at his bedside at the time of his death. He went to the Ogde hospital about five weeks ago to undergo an operation for kidney trouble. The operation was successful, and for a time he seemed to be rapidly recovering when a number of complications set in which finally cuased his death. Joseph Cliff Iredale was born in Rawlins, Wyo., February 6, 1883, and when but three weeks old came to this city, where he grew to manhood, being loved and respected by all who knew him. On June 25th, 1904 he was married to Miss Ray Rife, youngest daughter of County Commissioner and Mrs. Ed. H. Rife, and their short married life had been on of unusual happiness. His health for some time had not been good, and for this reason they have spent the past two years on the ranch where it was hoped that the outdoor life would prove of benefit. He was a young man of exemplary habits, and it is indeed sad that he could not have been spared for many more years of useful life. He is the third member of the Iredale family to pass away within two months. First, the venerable John Irelade; then his son James Iredale, who was killed in Salt Lake City, and now Cliff, the eldest of the third generation, and the sympathy of the community is with the family in their bereavement. The funeral services will take place from the residence of the deceased’s father, Mrs. Joseph Iredale, on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. P. Murphy officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 02, 1907 MAN OF MYSTERY DIES Believed Wyoming Blacksmith Came From Prominent Family. Charles Breese, the blacksmith of Cora, Fremont county, has died at that place, and there is much speculation regarding the identity of the deceased. Breese came to Cora seven years ago and was always reticent regarding his past life. A letter written some time ago by Breese is addressed to C.C. Belknap, appointing as his administrator and instructing that all of his property go to a Mr. Bell, of New York. It is believed that Bell is a brother of Breese and that the latter was traveling under an assumed name. Bell belongs to a prominent family in New York. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 02, 1907 Death of John Kastner The community was shocked last Wednesday morning to hear of the sudden death of John Kastner, one of the well-known business men of the city. Mr. Kastner had been in his usual health when last seen on Tuesday evening, and when Thomas Jones went to open up the Riddle shoe store about seven o’clock Wednesday morning, his dead body was found lying upon the floor in the rear of the room. Mr. Kastner had always kept the small bed room in the rear part of the business house of which he was proprietor for so many years, and it is presumed that he had risen from his bed for the purpose of getting a drink of water, when he succumbed to an attack of heart failure. This supposition is based upon the fact that he was found almost under the water tap, with the water partly turned on, and upon the testimony of physicians in the coroner’s court. John Kastner was born in Austria, March 27, 1854 and when but a boy came to the United States. After living in several of the eastern states he came to Rock Springs from Trinidad, Colo., about thirteen years ago. Since coming to this city, Mr. Kastner was engaged in the shoe business until last summer, when he was compelled by failing health to dispose of his active business interests. During his life in this city he made many friends by his industry, integrity and generosity, and all deeply regret his untimely death. The funeral services occurred at two o’clock Friday afternoon at the Ace undertaking parlors and were attended by a number of the friends of the deceased. The services were conducted by Rev. F.C. Lewis. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 02, 1907 Laid to Rest. The funeral services over the remains of Joseph Cliff Iredale were held at the home of his father, Hon. Joseph Iredale, last Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Murphy of the Episcopal church. An immense concourse of neighbors and friends were in attendance to pay a last tribute of respect to his memory. Among those from a distance being Mrs. Ed. H. Rife of Eureka Springs, Ark., Mr. and Mrs. Griff Yarnell of Nome, Alaska, Mrs. William James of Salt Lake City, and a number of friends and relatives from various parts of this state. The home was entirely filled and hundreds of sympathetic friends stood upon the outside during the services. Numerous handsome floral pieces were in evidence as last tokens of the high esteem in which Cliff was held by his many acquaintances. Interment was made in the Rock Springs cemetery. Great sympathy is expressed for his bereaved young wife, who has so early n life been compelled to drink so deeply from her cup of sorrow, and who is left inconsolable at the loss of a devoted husband. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 02, 1907 Resolutions. WHEREAS: Divine wisdom has been pleased to removed from earth the spirit of John C. Mason, a valued member of Rock Springs Lodge, 624, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and WHERES, We recall with fraternal affection the memory of our departed brother whose genial presence shall no more greet us at our sessions, be it RESOLVED, That submitting to the loving act of the Supreme Exalted Ruler, we deeply mourn the bereavement that has fallen upon or Order, be further RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon our records and a copy sent to the bereaved mother of our deceased brother, assuring her of our unfailing sympathy and friendship in her affliction. RESOLVED, That a copy be furnished the Rock Springs MINER for inscertion in its columns. Signed P. MURPHY, GEO. R. HUNTER, GEO. A. MURPHY, Committee. Dated Rock Springs, Wyo., Feb. 18th, 1907. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 02, 1907 Funeral services over the remains of O.L. Barnum were held at the Congregational church last Sunday morning and were attended by a large concourse of friends, who desired to pay this last tribute of respect and an old friend and citizen. Interment was made in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 02, 1907 Death of Little Doris Freeman. As we go to press we learn of the death of little Doris Freeman, the little four-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.C.C. Freeman, which occurred at four o’clock this afternoon, from diphtheria. Both Doris and Paul had been quite ill the past week with that dread disease, but were thought to be doing as well as possible, when it suddenly terminated fatally in the case of Doris. Little Doris was an unusually beautiful child and a great favorite with everyone. The news of her death casts a gloom over the entire community, where she was greatly loved. The deepest sympathy is expressed for the parents in their great affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 09, 1907 TWO YOUNG MEN Pass Away Monday Night at the Wyoming General Hospital. Last Monday night at the Wyoming General Hospital, two young men passed away within three hours of each other and two Rock Springs homes were left desolate. Both were just entering into manhood and their friends had every reason to hope that they might be spared to many years of happy and useful life, but it was not to be. ISAAC MUIR The first to pass into the great beyond was Isaac Muir, the eighteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Muir, who died of acute appendicitis. After lingering a week and making a brave struggle for life, death finally conquered and he passed away at ten o’clock Monday evening. He was born in this city, July 10th, 1888, and grew up here, knowing no home but his native town, where he spent the whole of his short life. He attended the public schools in Rock Springs until he became old enough to go to work in his father’s mine, where he was employed as a driver. He was an unusually strong, well developed boy and seemed perfectly healthy until the sudden attack of the disease which caused his death. He was one of a family of eight children being survived by his parents, three brothers and four sister who are overcome with grief at their great loss. The funeral services were held at the family residence, on No. 2 Hill, on Wednesday afternoon and were attended by a large concourse of friends. There was a very large number of beautiful floral offerings from the many friends of the deceased which were sent as last tributes to his memory. His remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. ALMA MANTEUFEL The second death was that of Alma Manteufel, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Manteufel, who died about one o’clock Tuesday morning, of injuries resulting from a strange accident. Six weeks ago last Monday, while engaged at his duties in the mine, he was picking his ear with the end of a match. A companion who was passing accidentally ran against him, driving the match through the drum of the ear. It was not supposed to be critical injury at the time, and he continued to work until a week before his death, although undergoing treatment for the injury. But infection set in and death resulted from blood poison. Alma was born in Salt Lake, coming to Rock Springs when but two years of age and had reached the age of sixteen. He was a devoted son to his parents, being a great favorite in the family. They are prostrated with grief at his untimely end, having hoped that his might be the arm they would lean upon in old age. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral services were held at the home, on Bridge Ave., Thursday afternoon, and were largely attended, the funeral cortege extending for many blocks. Rev. P. Murphy conducted the services. A great profusion of beautiful floral emblems were arranged about the casket, the gifts from loving friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 09, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mayes left Thursday, on No. 6, for Mineral, Kansas, where they were called by a telegram announcing the death of Mr. Mayes’ brother, William Mayes. The telegram stated that Mr. Mayes who was a night watchman, was killed, but particulars are not known. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 09, 1907 About half after eight o’clock last Tuesday evening, the train crew of an incoming freight found the dead body of Emanuel Atio lying on the railroad track near the coal shutes. It is supposed that Atio had been run over by the Superior train between seven and eight o’clock and had remained lying on the track until found by the freight crew. He was a Finn, between thirty-five and forty years of age, single, and was employed in No. 10 mine. The last seen of him was shortly after six o’clock in the evening when he started to his rooming house on East Flat, and it is supposed that he stumbled in crossing the track and was rendered unconscious. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon and were attended by a large number of friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 16, 1907 MURDER NEAR SALT WELLS W.H. Wilkinson Shot and Almost Instantly Killed by Conductor L.H. Wright Last Monday afternoon County Coroner McAllister was notified that the dead body of a man had been found lying along the railroad tracks about eight miles east of this city. He immediately left for the scene, and about eleven o’clock in the evening returned to this city with the body of a man who had come to his death as the result of two gunshot wounds, inflicted at the hands of Conductor L.H. Wright, sometime Monday forenoon. Upon the body of the man was found a memorandum in which W.H. Wilkinson was written and it is supposed that this is the name of the unfortunate man, but where he came from or who he is, is a mystery. In addition to the name there are several memorandums which include check numbers and names, which lead to the supposition that he was employed upon a railroad somewhere farther east. The man was dressed in comfortable, although worse for the wear clothing; bald, light mustache, and between forty and forty-five years of age. On Tuesday a post mortem was performed which resulted in the finding that both wounds had been inflicted by 22 calibre bullets. One bullet entered the back of the head and passed through the skull and probably caused instant death. The other entered about the middle of the abdomen and taking a downward course, perforated the intestines six times before lodging in a large artery. Either one of the bullets would have proven fatal. At the time of the post mortem it was supposed that the man came to his death at the hands of a companion who was said to have been seen with him at Salt Wells. This theory was soon shattered when the real investigation began, and the false reports sent out to the daily papers were used to good advantage by the officers in tracing down the perpetrator of the crime. After the post mortem and inquest, the case was placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff R.H. Watt, who immediately began a thorough investigation, and Wednesday evening L.H. Wright was arrested upon a warrant charging him with having committed the crime. Wright is a freight conductor running on the division between Rawlins and Green River, and was arrested near the coal shutes when his train, Extra 1676, pulled into this city from the east. At the time of his arrest Wright showed little concern and requested the privilege of wiring the train dispatcher and making out his reports before being locked up. This request was granted by the officers, and while thus engaged Wright confessed to having taken five shots at a man near Salt Wells on Monday forenoon, but that he did not know the result of the shooting. After making out his reports, Wright was locked up in the city jail where he was closely questioned with regard to the circumstances that led to the shooting. His story of the affair, in substance, is as follows: He was Conductor of west bound freight No. 55 from Rawlins to Green River, and shortly after the train passed Salt Wells station on last Monday forenoon, one of the brakemen found a man hiding in the coke in one of the cars. The brakeman succeeded in getting the man off the train, but not without a show of fight. After the man was dislodged, he laid down on the ground alongside the track and waited for the train to pass by. At this time Conductor Wright was standing in the rear door of the caboose with a 22 Winchester rifle in his hand, and after the caboose had passed, the man partly rose and throwing one hand forward took one shot at the speeding train. With this demonstration of violence, Wright threw his gun to shoulder and shot five times before the train was out of range. After one of the shots the man again resumed his prostrate position, but Wright says he did not think anything of this as he did not at the time believe any of the shots had taken effect, and thought little of the matter afterwards. At the time Wright told his story of the violent demonstration on the part of the victim, the story was given little credence as there had been no weapon found on the body of the dead man. But on Thursday afternoon Deputy Sheriff Watt made a thorough investigation of the territory surrounding the place where the body was discovered, and found a 38 calibre American Bull Dog Revolver with one chamber discharged, lying in about four inches of water. Whether the finding of the revolver will add anything to the strength of Wrights story is problematical, as several days had elapsed between the shooting and the finding of the gun. Wright is in jail in this city awaiting his preliminary hearing, which will occur sometime next week. The officers this morning received a telegram from Aspen, Colo., asking for a description of the murdered man, and it is thought that he may have been a resident of that locality. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 16, 1907 One of Agent Trapp’s children died early Wednesday morning, at the Junction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 16, 1907 Rev. P.R. Keplinger of the M.E. church, was called to Thayer, Thursday morning to officiate at the funeral of little Robert Lee Trapp, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Trapp. The baby was one of twin boys that came to the Trapp home only a short time ago. Mr. Trapp is U.P.R.R. agent at Thayer. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 23, 1907 DEATH OF W.E. MAYES. At Mineral Kansas, Caused by Firing of a “Windy Shot.” The following article from the Pittsburg, Kan., Headlight, of March 8, gives the details with regard to the death of Wm. E. Mays, brother of Ed. Mays of this city: While trying to rescue his “buddy” from the foul gases following a “windy” shot explosion, Fred Brown a shotfirer in No. 6 mine of the Katy Coal Company here, was overcome by the gases, and found in an unconscious condition, while his “buddy,” Wm. E. Mays, whose life he tried to save, was found dead by the rescuing party. Brown was removed from the mine unconscious, but was restored and although still in a bad condition, will recover. Mays died soon after the shot exploded, being suffocated by the gases and smoke. He was not burned, however. An investigation of the cause of the disaster made today by the company officials, state mine inspector, and the pit committee, showed that the miner who had put in the shot which exploded, was to blame. His shot had been put in too deep, being a two foot cutting and a seven foot hole. Instead of blowing the coal out it “fizzed” out and the explosion and foul gases proved fatal to the shotfirer. Wm. E. Mays, the deceased shotfirer, had lived in Mineral for a number of years, being one of the most highly respected men of this place. He leaves a wife and three children residing in East Mineral. His parents live in Pittsburg. He was about 33 years of age. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock under the auspices of the Masonic, A.O.U.W. and Degree of Honor lodges and the Mine Worker’s Union. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 23, 1907 Death of an Old Citizen On Monday Rock Springs lost one of its old and respected citizens in the death of Mr. Carl Sackse, who passed away after an illness of nearly a year's duration. He was born in Germany April 3, 1839 and had almost completed sixty-eight years of life. He came to America in 1873 and had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past seventeen years. On May 10, 1862 he was married to Miss Amelia Hess. To this union there were born six children, two sons and four daughters. Of these two sons and one daughter have passed to the great beyond. About one year ago the beloved wife and mother passed away and since that time Mr. Sackse’s health has gradually declined until on Monday he too, went to join her in the better land. He leaves to mourn the loss of an affectionate father, three daughters, Mrs. Hennetta Schmidt, Mrs. Alrome Jacobs and Mrs. Emma Bertagnolli, also eight grandchildren. Mr. Sackse was in his church relations a German Lutheran. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Keplinger and were attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors, who desired to pay a last tribute to the memory of a good citizen. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 23, 1907 Card of Thanks. We wish to publicly thank all those friends and neighbors, and especially the men from the car shops and the M.E. church, for their kind and sympathetic acts during the illness and death of our beloved father—Carl Sackse. MR. and MRS. R. BERTAGNOLLI, MR. and MRS. FRED JACOBS, MR. and MRS. FRANK SMITH. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 23, 1907 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Seeger died last Sunday morning of dropsy, aged one year. The funeral services were held at the home on No. 1 Hill on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. P.R. Keplinger of the M.E. church. The family have only resided here six months, coming here from Germany. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 30, 1907 Death of E.A. Slack Edward Archibald Slack, Dean of the Wyoming newspaper profession and receiver of the Cheyenne land office, succumbed to Bright's disease at 4:35 o'clock last Saturday afternoon. He was 64 years of age and had resided in Wyoming since 1868, when he settled at South Pass, having previously learned the printing business in Chicago, and served through the war with the Nineteenth Illinois infantry. He established one of the first newspapers in Wyoming, at South Pass. In 1871 he established the Laramie Daily Independent, which later became the Laramie Sun. In 1876 he moved the Sun to Cheyenne, where it soon made him a political power in the state, his affiliation being with the Republican party. In 1895 he purchased the Cheyenne Daily Leader, with which he merged the Sun, and he edited the Leader until three years ago. He was an ardent advocate of public benefit measures, and was responsible for the tree text book law, higher wages for school teachers, municipal water works and sewers for Cheyenne, the frontier day celebrations, the state fair, and numerous other beneficial measures and organizations. Mr. Slack's funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic temple in Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 April 06, 1907 The death of Mrs. Lucinda Hockaday, one of the first colored residents of this city, occurred on Tuesday. Mrs. Hockaday was born in Franklin County, Virginia, and came to Wyoming in 1890. She was married in Rock Springs and was the mother of two children, Ollie and Walter. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church on Thursday afternoon and were attended by a large number of friends. She leaves three brothers, one in Iowa, one in Washington and one, Benj Smith of this city. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 April 06, 1907 The remains of Mrs. Minnie White of Frontier, were brought here last evening for burial and the funeral services will be held at four o'clock this afternoon from the home of her niece, Mrs. Willis Rouff. Mrs. White had been ill for eight weeks when death came to end her sufferings. She was a sister of Mrs. George Potter, of Cumberland, and Mr. and Mrs. George Potter and Mr. and Mrs. George Potter Jr. accompanied the remains to this city. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 13, 1907 Ace Skarp, a Finn, was instantly killed in No. 2 mine by a fall of coal, on Tuesday morning. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon and were attended by a large number of his countrymen. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 13, 1907 Last Tuesday morning, Arthur, the little four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dalgas, was found lying under the feet of a horse in a neighboring stable, with his head badly crushed by the horses' hoofs. The little one was at once taken to the hospital and everything done that was possible for his relief. At the present time his friends are still hopeful that he will recover, though the case is a very serious one. Just how the accident occurred is not known. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 13, 1907 Last Tuesday morning, Elmer Roose was found dead in the sleeping apartments of the Fountain saloon. County Coroner McAllister was immediately notified and after a thorough examination by a physician the jury brought in a verdict that Roose came to his death by heart failure. Roose came to this city from Green River, on No. 6, Monday afternoon, and was en route to Superior where he had employment as a carpenter. He was obliged to stay in this city over night as there is but one train a day to Superior, and during the evening devoted considerable time to the flowing bowl. The remains were shipped to his old home in Bourbon, Indiana, on Friday, where interment will be made. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 20, 1907 Harry Clyde Woodson, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Woodson, passed away last Sunday, after a brief illness with pneumonia. He was born Feb. 25, 1907. The funeral services were held at the home of the bereaved parents on Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. P.R. Keplinger officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 20, 1907 Last Sunday, William Feelee was received at the hospital in this city, suffering from injuries received in a saloon row in Medicine Bow, Carbon county. Feelee was a sheepherder and became engaged in a fight with Johnson Rose the bartender in the Medicine Bow saloon, on the 4th of this month. During the fight Rose kicked Feelee in the groin and inflicted injuries from which he died on Tuesday of this week. Feelee was a man between 45 and 50 years of age and leaves two sisters at his old home in Seranton, Penn. Rose has been placed in jail at Rawlins, and it is hoped that he will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law as the affair is considered one of the most brutal that has happened in that section for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 27, 1907 Murder Confesses. John Adams, who was arrested at Lander last Friday, charged with the murder of George Terry, the half-breed Shoshone Indian who last fall was found dead on the prairie near the agency with a horrible hole in his head, today confessed that the murder was committed by Batt Enos, a half-breed, who beat Terry to death with an iron bar, while Adams, Jim Meyers and Jack Colton held Terry down. Terry was charged with being too active in efforts to have the reservation lands opened to settlement, and a plot was formed to murder him. Meyers, Colton and Enos have been arrested, and the officers are after Jim Adams and Mrs. Terry. The latter is said to have lived with John Adams since the murder of Terry. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 27, 1907 Thos. Doyle of Rawlins, recently died at the hospital in this city, and was buried the same day in a paupers grave. Through the efforts of the Rawlins G.A.R., of which the deceased was a member, the remains were exhumed and taken to Rawlins where they were buried with appropriate services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 27, 1907 A second bereavement came to the house of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Woodson last Monday, when the second of their twin boys passed away. Herbert and Harry, twin boys, came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodson on Feb. 25. Harry's brief life closed on the 14th inst, and now Herbert has passed away at the age of eight weeks. This is the fourth bereavement in this home which is now left childless. The funeral services occurred at the home at No. 2, on Tuesday afternoon, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. P.R. Keplinger. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 27, 1907 Ole Erickson, until a few days ago an engineer on the Union Pacific, who resigned to removed to his homestead on the Shoshone reservation at Riverton, Wyo., where he drew one of the prize numbers at the reservation opening, was run down in the yards at Laramie, his body being ground to pieces under a locomotive. He had been to visit friends across the tracks and was caught by an outgoing train. His head was severed at the neck and crushed to a shapeless mass, both legs and both arms were cut off and brains and tissue scattered for fifty feet along the track. Erickson was a member of the Knights of Pythias and belonged to the Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers. He leaves a wife and one child. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 04, 1907 TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS In Which Thiras James and Oscar Shrum Lose Their Lives. A gloom has been cast over the entire town this week, by two fatal accidents which took place in the railroad yards in this city, causing the death of Thiras James and Oscar Shrum. Both were young men well and favorably known here, and both belonged to the same engine crew working in the local yards. The first accident occurred at half past ten o'clock on Monday evening, when Thiras James was caught and fatally crushed between two freight cars. He was at once taken to the hospital, but at no time was there any hope of his recovery and death finally came to end his sufferings about four o'clock Wednesday morning. Thiras James was born December 25, 1882, at Fountainville, Indiana, and came to Rock Springs when but five years of age. He attended the public schools here and later went into the Reavill Pharmacy, for which work he showed great aptitude. Desiring to take a course in pharmacy, he went to the Highland Park School of Pharmacy as Des Moines, Iowa, from which institution he graduated. On his return to this city he was employed for a time in the Reavill & Hinsdale drug store, but later engaged in railroading. In both positions he made many friends and was one of the most popular young men in the city. He was a member of Rock Springs Aerie No. 151, F.O.E., and of the Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen. He leaves four brothers and one sister, Mrs. William Lurch. The funeral services will be held at the Episcopal church at two o'clock, on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. Murphy and under the auspice sof the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The second accident occurred about quarter after three o'clock Thursday morning, when Oscar Shrum fell from a moving box car and was instantly killed. It is supposed that he was climbing down the ladder at the end of the car, when his foot slipped and he fell under the train. Although the wheels of the cars did not pass over the body, death probably came instantly from the injuries received by the brake beam striking him and dragging him almost one hundred feet. Oscar Shrum was born in Kentucky, September 29, 1886, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Shrum. They came to Rock Springs about four years ago where he has made a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. P.R. Keplinger, and were attended by a large concourse of friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 04, 1907 Freight Collision Two freight trains collided at Baxter station, six miles east of this city, Sunday morning, and Brakeman F. Cantlin was seriously, and Brakeman A.N. Ramsey and Conductor Conley were slightly injured. Cantlin sustained serious injuries to the spine and was brought to the hospital in this city, where he is still living, but little hope is entertained that he will recover. The accident resulted from the clogged condition of the tracks in this vicinity, which have been so badly blockaded for the past few weeks. One freight attempted to pull in on the siding at Baxter, but was unable to do so because another freight already occupied part of the side-track. A brakeman of the second freight went to ask the crew of the first freight to move their train forward, that the second train might get clear. Meanwhile Conductor Conley and Brakemen Cantlin and Ramsey remained in the caboose. While the brakeman was on his errand forward a third westbound train arrived on the siding and collided with the rear of the second train, with the above stated disastrous result. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 04, 1907 Death of Oscar Smith. After a brief illness of typhoid-pneumonia Oscar Smith, a well known resident of this city, passed away last Friday at the Wyoming General Hospital. The deceased was born in Sweden, Sept. 29, 1860. He came to America in 1886 and had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 19 years. He was a brother of Victor Smith the well known contractor at Superior. The funeral services were held at Elk Hall, on Tuesday under the auspices of the F.O.E. and were conducted by Rev. P. Keplinger. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 04, 1907 Harvey Wetzell, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wetzell passed away on Sunday, of cholera infantum. The funeral services took place on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. P. Murphy and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 04, 1907 Miss Lizzie Harvey was called here from Ogden by the death of her little nephew Harry Wetzell. She returned to Ogden on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 04, 1907 Mrs. Frank Cantlin, wife of the brakeman injured in the wreck near Baxter Sunday morning, and two little children are in the city to be near the injured husband and father. Three brothers have also been here the past week, Charles Cantlin, J.H. Cantlin, of Alliance, Neb., and A.B. Cantlin of Boone, Iowa. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 11, 1907 The funeral services over the remains of Thiras James took place from the Episcopal church, last Sunday afternoon, and was one of the largest ever seen in this city. The Eagles attended in a body and had charge of the services at the cemetery. A large number of beautiful flowers were sent by friends. In addition to the floral emblems on the casket, twenty young men walked before the hearse, their arms filled with these offerings. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 11, 1907 The death of Thomas Fie occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city, at four o'clock last Wednesday morning. Mr. Fie was brought to the hospital from his home in Green River on the 6th of March, and has been slowly sinking since that time. He had been a caller for the railroad company for a number of years and had many friends in this county. The remains were taken to Green River on No. 3 on Wednesday evening, where the funeral services were held and interment was made on Thursday, under the auspices of the W.O.W. Lodge, of which the deceased was a member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 18, 1907 Word was received here on Wednesday morning of the death of Mr. H. Matthews, at his home in Logan, Utah. Mr. Matthews was well known and has many friends in this city, having spent a number of years here in the painting and decorating business. John Matthews, a son, left Wednesday afternoon for Logan, where the funeral services were held. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 18, 1907 Robert Johnson died at the Wyoming General Hospital Wednesday morning, from injuries received late Monday evening while working in the Green River railroad yards. Johnson was an inspector, and in getting out of the way of one train he stepped in front of a moving car and had both of his legs cut off just below the knees. He was about thirty years of age, unmarried, and had but recently gone to Green River from Ardmore, Indian Ter. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 June 01, 1907 Wife Defends Husband. Believing that her husband was about to be killed by his infuriated partners, with whom he was engaged in a desperate battle with knives, beer glasses and other missiles, Mrs. Mattie Ringwood of Rawlins, on Tuesday, shot and killed one man, A. Davis, and fatally wounded Webb Stone, the second. The shooting occurred in the Bank Exchange saloon. The three men, who are owners of the Railroad restaurant in the rear, became engaged in a heated discussion while drinking at the bar. The nature of the trouble is not known. Mrs. Ringwood, who was in the restaurant, heard the men quarreling and, grabbing a revolver, she rushed into the saloon and began shooting. The woman was arrested immediately afterward. She claims the men were beating her husband and would have killed him if she had not taken the drastic action. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 June 01, 1907 The little 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Potter passed away yesterday morning, at the Wyoming General Hospital. The little one had been afflicted for some time with a very serious kidney trouble, and an operation was performed on Monday, in hopes that his life might be saved. However, the disease had made too great headway and death resulted yesterday. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 June 01, 1907 Mrs. A. Henry, wife of a prominent ranchman living near Mulburn, was drowned the early part of the week, while attempting to ford Smiths creek. Mrs. Henry and a fourteen year old son were fording the stream which was greatly swollen, when the wagon and horses were carried away by the swift current. The son was washed ashore and was saved while the mothers body was found about a mile below the crossing. Both horses were drowned and the wagon smashed to pieces. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 15, 1907 The death of Mrs. Susie Ladamus occurred on Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Steve Ladamus, at No. 4, death being due to old age. Mrs. Ladamus made her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. A.P. Bugas, and had gone to No. 4 on Monday to spend the day, when she was taken ill and passed away the next day. She was born in Austria, coming to this country fifteen years ago, and had reached the advanced age of 88 years. The funeral was held from the Catholic church on Thursday morning and was attended by many friends of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 29, 1907 Mr. Willis Connor received a telegram last Sunday announcing the sudden death of his mother, at Omaha. Mr. Connor left for Omaha immediately. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 06, 1907 DYING MAN BARRED OUT Body of Murdered Man is Thrown into Barrel With Empty Bottles. Reports of the murder of Jesus Perez at Fossil, Uinta county, received here, if true, indicate that the dead Mexican was given no show and that the saloon element there acted in an inhuman manner. Jack Smith, the alleged slayer, is said to have interfered with Perez at Cook's hotel, where the Mexican had trouble with the proprietor. Smith, it is charged, knocked Perez down and Perez followed and attacked Smith in front of the saloon. Smith drew a large knife, it is said and slashed the Mexican several times. The bleeding man, it is said, attempted to enter the saloon by the front door and it was closed in his face; he passed around to the rear only to find that door barred. He sank down there and slowly bled to death. Later someone cast the body into a barrel containing empty bottles and threw a gunny sack over his head. The next day the flies began to blow the face of the dead man. Later in the day Joe Smith, a sheepman raised money and had the body buried decently. Smith has not been apprehended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 06, 1907 Little Child Drowned. Word was received here Monday morning of the death of Charlie, the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, which occurred on Sunday evening at Ft. Bridger, Unita Co. Mrs. Williams and children were visiting at the ranch of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lewis, and the little lad was playing about the yard Sunday evening as usual. He had not been out of sight no more than three minutes when the accident occurred. He ran down a little hill, and across a plank spanning a small stream near the house, and it is supposed that he stumbled and fell striking his head on the plank and fell into the stream, where he drowned in the shallow water, before help could reach him. The remains were brought to this city where the funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, at the L.D.S. church. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents in their affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 29 July 20, 1907 BOILER EXPLODES Engine No. 1647 Explodes and Kills One Man and Injures Five. One man killed and five injured, two very seriously, in an accident Wednesday morning at six o'clock when engine No. 1647, attached to an east bound stock train, blew up just east of Latham station, shortly after leaving Rawlins. The stock train was traveling east and was running at a fair rate of speed when just east of Latham station the engine exploded without warning. The force of the explosion was terrific, the engine being almost demolished and about 100 feet of the railroad track being torn up, delaying traffic over the main line for about six hours. The Union Pacific officials state that the cause of the explosion is not known, but that an investigation will be made into the cause of the accident. On this commission will be appointed one and possibly two disinterested persons, in accordance with the recent order issued from headquarters. As soon as news of the accident reached Rawlins a special train, composed of an engine and caboose and accompanied by physicians, left for the scene, picked up the injured man and made a fast run to Cheyenne, arriving there about 3:30 o'clock, when the injured were taken to St. John's hospital for treatment. The injuries of Engineer Atkins and Fireman Verry, both of whom were in the cab, are considered serious, both being badly scaled by escaping steam. The injuries sustained by Conductor Parker, Brakeman Howard and the owner of the stock are not serious. Conductor Parke rand Brakeman Howard were taken to Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 27, 1907 Accident on the "Rip Track" While working on the "rip track" about half past five o'clock on Thursday afternoon, Joseph Bertagnolli was caught between the bumpers of two cars and almost instantly killed. Mr. Bertagnolli had only recently arrived in this country, and had just started to work on the "rip Track" Thursday morning. He was a nephew of Councilman Henry Bertagnolli, from whose home the funeral will take place at four o'clock this afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 27, 1907 Death of Mrs. Neeley Mrs. C.P. Neeley passed away on Thursday, after a long struggle against the dread disease, tuberculosis. Mrs. Neeley was a sister of Miss Marie Morris and came with Miss Morris from Tennessee about a year ago, hoping that the bright sunshine and clear air of Wyoming might aid her fast failing health. But the disease had made too great headway and she has been gradually failing for several months. Mrs. Neeley was born in Tennessee in October 1882, her maiden name being Amanda Hall. She has been married about ten years and leaves a husband and three children besides many friends and relatives. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the home on West Flat, conducted by the Salvation Army workers. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 August 03, 1907 Death of an Old Resident The sudden death of the venerable Wm. R. Jones, one of the well known and respected residents of our city, occurred at his home on West Flat at an early hour Tuesday morning. Mr. Jones had been in his usual health the night before, but failing to make his appearance Tuesday morning, his granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Jones went to see if he was ill. She was greatly shocked to find him lying dead on the floor, having evidently been dead several hours. Mr. Jones was born in Wales almost seventy-five years ago and had been a resident of Rock Springs for twenty years. He was twice married, his first wife having been dead for thirty years and his second wife for four years. He leaves three children who are residents of this county; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cottle of Green River, and two sons, Councilman David G. Jones and James Jones of this city. He also leaves three sons, one daughter and a brother, who reside in Wales. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at the residence of D.G. Jones and were attended by an immense concourse of old friends and neighbors. The services were conducted by Rev. P. Murphy, and two beautiful hymns were sung in their native tongue by a chorus of Welsh friends. Interment was made in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 10, 1907 Mrs. Joseph Soulsby, Jr., Dead A feeling of sadness has pervaded Rock Springs since the announcement of the death of Mrs. Joseph Soulsby, Jr., which occurred at the home of Bishop Soulsby, on No. 2 Hill, at 7:30 Friday morning. Mrs. Soulsby was taken ill the 4th of April and her condition ever since that time had been regarded as serious. Eight weeks ago she was taken to the L.D.S. Hospital at Salt Lake where it was hoped that medical skill might restore her rapidly failing health. Instead of improving, her condition continued to grow more serious, and for the past few weeks her friends had little hope of her recovery. She expressed a wish to return home to her friends and reached Rock Springs on Thursday, spending just one short day among them before passing to her eternal home above. Mrs. Soulsby was formerly Elizabeth Young, and came to Rock Springs from her native land, Scotland, when but fifteen years of age. She had attained the age of thirty-seven years. She was married in this city to Joseph Soulsby, Jr., fifteen years ago, and beside a devoted husband she leaves one daughter, Stella. Mrs. Soulsby’s energetic character and cheerful disposition made her a general favorite. She was a valued worker for the Caledonian club and one of the earnest members of the L.D.S. society, and her presence will be greatly missed in these associations. The funeral services will be held from the L.D.S. church on Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock, to which all friends of the family are invited. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 17, 1907 MAKE ARRESTS Uinta County Woman and Daughter Charged With Poisoning James H. Bruce Mrs. James H. Bruce and her daughter, Anna Bruce, of Smoot, a Mormon settlement in the Star Valley, north of Evanston have been arrested and brought to the Uinta county jail on the charge of being implicated in the murder of their husband and father, James Bruce, at their ranch near Smoot, on March 21st last. The crime was an unusually fiendish one and has been under investigation by the authorities for five months. On the day of the tragedy Bruce accompanied by his son left for their ranch a short distance from Smoot and as part of their luncheon took a plum pie made by Mrs. Brue and her daughter. At the dinner hour Bruce started to eat the pie but soon became violently ill and died within less than an hour afterwards in convulsions. A piece of the pie was given to a cat which died in ten minutes. The officers sent the stomach and liver of the dead man to State Chemist H.G. Knight and the chemical analysis showed that of the three mouthfuls of pie eaten by Bruce, part had gone into the liver, part had been communicated to the tissues of the stomach but that the amount of strychnine remaining in the stomach was sufficient to have killed five men. Mrs. Bruce and her daughter admit having made the pie but insist on their previous assertion that they knew nothing about the poison and cannot account for its presence in the pie. The circumstantial evidence against the wife and daughter, however, is said to be very strong and the authorities are believed to possess evidence which they have not made public. Bruce was one of the prominent Mormon leaders of Smoot and it is known that he had trouble with his wife previous to his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 17, 1907 In Remembrance OF MRS. JOSEPH SOULSBY, JR. A very impressive funeral over the remains of Mrs. Joseph Soulsby, Jr., was held Sunday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. The large attendance of the citizens of Rock Springs as well as her intimate associates and relatives shows to us that one has passed from our midst who was held in the highest esteem by everyone. The funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, of which she had been a faithful and zealous member since her childhood, having been baptized into that faith 23 years ago in her native land, Scotland. As the remains were borne into the church the “Dead March in Saul” was played by Mrs. J.B. Young, after which some very appropriate hymns were sung by the L.D.S. choir under the direction of J.B. Young. The song services were also beautifully supplemented by Mrs. J.W. Gates who sang two very appropriate songs. The services were conducted by Bishop James Crookston, assisted by Elders Alex Beveredge, J.B. Young and James Overy. The long and close acquaintance borne by each of these persons to Mrs. Soulsby served to enable them to speak of her in the highest terms both as a faithful member of her chosen church and as an exemplary character of her community. The Relief Society of the L.D.S., of which Sister Soulsby was a member, presented a very beautiful arch wreath representing the gates ajar. Sister Soulsby had always been in close touch with the works of this Society, and at the time of her death was second counsel to the President. She was ever ready to help those in distress and to lend her wise council to all questions arising for consideration. Very beautiful wreaths were also give by the F.O.E. Aerie 151, the Caledonians, Mrs. D.M. Tahyer and Thayer’s Band. Elizabeth Young Soulsby was born at Gerebridge, Scotland, June 6, 1870, being third of a family of five children, two sisters and one brother of whom survive her. She came to Rock Springs direct from Scotland when but sixteen years of age where she has since resided. She was married to Joseph Soulsby, Jr., Oct. 18, 1892. As a result of this union a daughter, Stella, was born to them Dec, 17, 1895. Both husband and daughter survive her, in whose bereavement their many friends extend deepest sympathy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 36 September 07, 1907 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Griffiths passed away Tuesday, after but three days residence amongst them. The mother has been quite seriously ill but is now greatly improved. --- Green River Star, September 13, 1907 Sad Accident. A sad accident occurred near Antelope on Sunday night resulting gin the death of Edgar Johnson formerly a resident of this city. Young Johnson has been employed as a brakeman for some time past and at the time the accident occurred was at his post on top of the train. It seems that a journal on one of the cars broke, throwing Johnson beneath the car, crushing him in a frightful manner. The accident occurred about 10 o’clock Sunday night, and as soon as possible Johnson was hurried to the Ogden Hospital and word sent to his parents. Everything was done in his aid, but death proved the victor, and he expired Tuesday morning at ? o’clock surrounded by his closest relatives. A sad feature of the accident was that Johnson’s sister Mrs. C.S. Warner was a passenger on No. 3 bound for some point in Nevada where her husband is located. When the accident occurred Johnson asked his conductor to the flag No. 3 and notify his sister. This was done and she accompanied her brother to the hospital at Ogden. Edgar Johnson was 20 years of age and had a large circle of friends in Green River having spent the greater portion of his life were and in Granger. He was an industrious and ambitious young man and his demise is mourned by many who were proud to call him friend. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Catholic church and was conducted by the local lodge of the W. of W. of which order he was a member. The casket which was covered with many beautiful floral offerings was followed to the grave by his sorrowing parents and sister and a great number of his friends from this city and Granger. Among the latter, were Mr. and Mrs. Brandley, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Gudmunten, Jos. Bagley, Mr. Ericson, Mrs. Paylen and Chas. Philbrick. The STAR joins young Johnson’s many friends in extending to the heartbroken relatives their heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 14, 1907 Death of Allan Rae Word was received in this city last Saturday announcing the death of Allan Rae of Kemmerer, and stating that the body would be brought to Rock Springs the following day, that the funeral services might be held and interment made here. The news occasioned much sadness among the old friends residing here, who had known Mr. Rae for many years and who hoped that he still had a long and useful life before him. The remains were brought here Sunday morning and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Anderson, until Tuesday afternoon, at which time the funeral services were held at the Episcopal church. The funeral was under the auspices of the Masons, conducted by Rev. Murphy, and was attended by many friends of the family. Allan Rae was born at Stonehouse, Scotland, 59 years ago last July. He came to America thirty years ago, locating first in Illinois, but coming in a short time to Rock Springs, where he resided for nearly twenty years. Nine years ago he was offered a good position at Kemmerer and removed to that place. He had been on a fishing trip and while on this trip sustained injuries by being thrown from a wagon. He lived but three days after his return, death resulting from bowel trouble. He leaves to mourn, a devoted wife and six children, Mrs. Gleason of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Crone and Mrs. Harry Harris of Frontier, Mrs. Ed. Carlson and Robert Rae of Searchlight, Nev., and Andrew Rae of Rawlins. All were present at the funeral services except Mrs. Gleason and Robert Rae. Robert arrived on Thursday, having received the news of his father’s death too late to reach here for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 14, 1907 Mr. John G. Rumsey, mother and sister, were called to Rawlins on Monday, by a message announcing the death of Mrs. Ramsay of Springfield, Ohio, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Rumsey, Mrs. Ramsay had recently visited in this city and was taken ill immediately on her return to Rawlins. She was eighty-five years of age. The remains were taken to Springfield for interment. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 21, 1907 Car Repairer Killed. Nels Johnson, a car repairer, was run over by a switch engine while working on the rip-track at Green River, on Monday, and fatally injured. His right leg and left arm were terribly mangled. He was brought to the hospital in this city, where he lived until Tuesday. A coroners jury was empanelled composed of Karl Spinner, H.J. Wendt and John Musgrove, of Green River. They came to Rock Springs on Tuesday to take the testimony of Dr. J.H. Young, who was unable to go to Green River. On Wednesday Coroner McAllister went to Green River to take the testimony of the other witnesses. There was considerable conflicting testimony, and much difference of opinion as to who was responsible for the accident. The verdict rendered was that death resulted from the carelessness of the deceased. Johnson had not been long in this country, being a native of Sweden and was twenty-four years old. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 21, 1907 Old Timer Gone. Mike Cooney, an old and well known resident of Sweetwater county, passed away on Monday night at the hospital. He had been in the hospital for nearly a month, though few of his friends knew of his illness, and the news of his death was unexpected. He came to this country in the seventies, residing part of the time at Rock Springs and later at Green River. He was past 80 years old, and so far as is known, his only near relative was a sister residing in Chicago. The funeral was held at the Catholic church on Wednesday, Father Barrett officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 21, 1907 Two Deaths From Explosion. One death has resulted from last Thursday’s explosion in No. 10 mine, the victim being Sidney Wilton. Wilton was not severely burned and was able to walk home after the explosion. It seems, however, that he had inhaled the gases following the explosion and pneumonia resulted. He was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon, where his death occurred on Wednesday. He was of English birth and had only been in Rock Springs a short time, coming here from Colorado. He was unmarried and stated that he had no near relatives. He was buried Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. A second death occurred yesterday as a result of last Thursday’s explosion, when Bezo Mezet died from pneumonia, resulting from the gases inhaled. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 21, 1907 Rev. P.R. Keplinger was called to Green River, on Wednesday to conduct the funeral of Nels Johnson, who was run over and fatally injured on the rip-track. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 21, 1907 During the last week C.L. Young received news of the death of an uncle who had been living in Germany, and left property valued at over half a million dollars. This sum of money will be divided among six heirs, one of whom is C.L. Young. Chas is receiving the congratulations of his many friends on his turn of fortune’s wheel.—Green River Star. His Rock Springs’ friends extend their best wishes to Mr. Young, and hope he will have many years to enjoy his inheritance. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 28, 1907 Death of Edward Dibble The death of Edward Dibble, which occurred on Tuesday at Salt Lake, will be sad news to his many friends residing in Rock Springs and vicinity. Edward Dibble was born at Corinne, Utah, and would have reached the age of forty-three years, had he lived until next November. He was a resident of Rock Springs for more than fifteen years, where he had many warm friends. Eight years ago he was offered a good position at Boise, Ida., and about six years ago went to Salt Lake where he assumed a better one, with a railroad company. He was filling this position at the time of his death. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge in Salt Lake City, and was a favorite with all who knew him. He leaves to mourn, a devoted mother, residing in Salt Lake City; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Bell, of Cumberland, Wyo.; and a brother, Bert Dibble, of California. His death was due to typhoid fever and he passed away in a Salt Lake hospital. The funeral services were announced to take place on the arrival of the brother from California. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 28, 1907 Coroners Verdict The coroner this week held an inquest on the death of Sydney Wilton and Bazo Mesep, who died from injuries received in the recent explosion at No. 10 mine. After hearing the testimony of a number of witnesses, the jury rendered a verdict as follows: Green River, Wyo., Sept. 26, 1907. We the jury duly impaneled and sworn according to law, by Hugh McAllister, Coroner in and for Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming, to investigate into the cause of the deaths of Sydney Wilton and Bazo Mezep who were injured in Number 10 Mine on Sept. the 12th A.D. 1907, at three fifty p.m. belonging to U.P. Coal Department, and died in the Wyoming General Hospital, Sydney Wilton on Sept. 19th, 1907 at one fifty a.m. and Bazo Mezep on Sept. the 20th, 1907. We further find that the said Sydney Wilton and Bazo Mezep came to their death by empty trip being let over nuckel by an employee of the U.P. Coal Co. Said trip ran away down into the mine and knocked out some timber which raised some dust the same was ignited by the miners’ lamps and caused an explosion. The miners were waiting for the man trip to take them to the surface at time of explosion. JOHN PARK, JOHN NOBLE, M.E. HARVEY. Presented to me this 26th day of September A.D. 1907, at Rock Springs, Wyo. HUGH MCALLISTER, Coroner. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 28, 1907 Little Son Dead. The little son of Hon. Gust Sturholm and wife passed away on Wednesday, at the age of nine months. He had only been ill a few days and the sudden death is a hard blow to the bereaved parents, for whom much sympathy is expressed. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 28, 1907 An infant son of Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Martin was buried Monday morning. Much sympathy is expressed for Dr. and Mrs. Martin in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 October 05, 1907 Edward, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, of northern Carbon county, was brought to the hospital in this city suffering with an acute attack of appendicitis, but death resulted before an operation could be performed. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Keplinger. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 19, 1907 Man Killed At Rawlins Harry King, employed in the U.P. Shops at Rawlins as a blacksmith’s helper, was killed late Sunday night by Policeman James Lavin. King, in company with a friend undertook to shoot up the town. Policeman Lavin tried to arrest the embryo bad men. King drew down on the officer with a gun and ordered him to throw up his hands. Lavin instead of complying, whipped out his revolver and fired. King fell dead with a bullet through his heart. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 19, 1907 Death of Mrs. McBride The angel of death twice entered the home of John McBride, the past week, first claiming the infant daughter and then the mother, who passed away on Tuesday. Mrs. McBride was formerly Miss Janet Lawson and was born and brought up in Rock Springs, where she leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends. She had just completed twenty-five years of life, her birthday being Sept. 25. Mrs. McBride was a member of the L.D.S. church and also a valued worker in the Ladies Relief Society. Her funeral occurred on Thursday afternoon from that church and was largely attended. Mr. James Overy paid a heartfelt tribute to the life and character of the departed sister, and a fine choir rendered beautiful music. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were sent by loving friends. Mrs. McBride leaves to mourn, a husband and three little children, a mother, four sisters and three brothers. All were present at the funeral except the mother and eldest brother, who were at Coal Creek, Utah, and were unable to reach here in time. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 19, 1907 Many Rock Springs friends will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Hattie Barrett Clancey, wife of Mr. Daniel Clancy of Green River. She was born in Green River, Sept. 29, 1877, and died at Salt Lake Oct. 8, 1907. The funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Green River last Sunday afternoon and were very largely attended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 26, 1907 Superior Notes The six month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dona died on Monday morning, after an illness of one day. The remains were taken to Rock Springs for burial and the funeral services were held on Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 26, 1907 Murder at Superior. Special to the MINER. Superior, Wyoming, October 25—On Monday morning while going to work a party of Finns found the body of Charles Koviumen near the boxcars above C mine, the body was lying face downward with the head and face badly cut, two broken whisky bottles were near and from appearances it seemed that the gashes were made with these bottles. When last seen alive Sunday afternoon with his companion Matt Maki, both men had been drinking heavily and it is thought that they must have quarreled on their way home. Make was placed under arrest and after a hearing was taken to Green River, by Dominick Berta, to await a hearing in the district court. Coroner McAllister was sent for and held an inquest with Bert Young, Bennett Outsen and Emil Ferdeen on the jury. Dr. McDonald made a post mortem examination. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 November 02, 1907 Horse Drags Girl to Death. Miss Ruth Rowbottam, a beautiful young woman of Cumberland, met a horrible death last week, when a horse which she was holding took fright and bolted. The girl held the animal by a six foot length rope, in the end of which was a loop. Into the loop she slipped her hand and when the horse bolted, the rope drew taut around her wrist. The horse dragger her almost the entire length of the main street before her wrist became disengaged from the rope. She died a few minutes after she was picked up. Nearly every bone in her body was broken. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 November 02, 1907 Death of Newspaper Man. Orin H. Woods, one of the best known attorneys in Wyoming, and business manager of the Big Horn County News, died at his home in Basin at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 20, after a brief illness with typhoid fever. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 November 02, 1907 Former Resident Dead. A telegram was received here on Thursday announcing that C.V. Molstead had committed suicide on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Molstead was a former resident of this city where he was known as Victor Peterson, but on going to California, he for some reason took the name of Molstead. While here he was a contractor and builder and was well known in this community. He left here some ten years ago. Little is known about his relatives and it is supposed that he will be buried at San Diego. Temporary insanity is given as the reason for the rash act. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 November 02, 1907 Millia, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kershisnik, passed away at one o’clock to-day after a brief illness. The funeral services will be held at the home of the parents, on Monday afternoon at two o’clock. Friends of the family are invited to attend. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 November 02, 1907 JUDGE BRAMEL MURDERED Assassin Shoots His Victim Three Times and Then Kills Himself. At Laramie last week Wm. Lepper shot Judge Charles W. Bramel three times through the mouth, breaking the jaw bone on both sides, cutting the tongue half off and tearing away the roof of his mouth, and a moment later turned his gun on himself, shooting his head nearly off and dying instantly. Judge Bramel was taken to the hospital, where he lived until Saturday afternoon, but died from blood poisoning. Judge Bramel was 67 years of age at the time of his death. He was well known throughout the entire state, but was especially well known in the Second Judicial District, comprising Albany, Natrona and Fremont counties, where he was district judge for twelve years. Judge Bramel was sitting in his office chair asleep when Lepper entered, and the assassin walked up close to him and shot him three times and left him lying on the floor, supposing he was dead. He then went into another room where he ended his own miserable life. Lepper during the past few months, has repeatedly made threats against several of the men who were connected in a legal way with the Conrad-Lepper suit which has been banging fire in the courts for several years. The suit involving a title to property in Laramie has been argued the courts of Albany county several different times. Lepper always thought that he was being willfully discriminated against. The first time the case was tried Judge Bramel was sitting, and decided for Lepper. Later after Bramel went out of office, Lepper engaged Bramel as his attorney. For the past few months, Lepper has imagined that Bramel was in conspiracy to beat him out of the property involved in the suit and grew bitter against him. On various occasions he has said that Bramel was trying to swindle him and threatened to kill any one who ever attempted to beat him out of his money. He also threatened to kill County Attorney Downey, Judge Carpenter, Judge Groesbeck, and others whom he thought responsible for his losing the case. Lepper had been absent for the past two or three months and only returned to Laramie on Oct. 12. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 09, 1907 District Court Ben Hickman, murder, pleads guilty to murder, second degree. Sentence thirty years. This is one of the men who murdered the emigrants between this city and Rawlins, something over a year ago. His companion has not been captured. Mat Maki, murder, continued. --- Green River Star no. 14 November 15, 1907 Word was received Wednesday that Dick Sun Sr. was kicked by a horse and that his skull was fractured. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 16, 1907 Death of Fredda Jamieson After more than a month of intense suffering, the spirit of Fredda Jamieson took its flight on Wednesday morning, and she passed quietly into the great beyond. Her death was due to brain trouble, and her friends had little or no hope for her recovery during her entire illness. Notwithstanding this fact, the news of her death was a great shock to everyone in the city, where she was so well known and so well liked. Fredda was born here, April 23, 1887, and had spent the whole of her short life among Rock Springs people. After finishing school she was employed at Lloyd’s and later at the Stock Growers Mercantile Co., which position she held at the time of her death. In both positions she was always obliging and courteous—always a lady—and she built up for herself an unusually large circle of friends. At home she was the main dependence of her mother, to whom her loss is irreparable. The funeral service will take place at the Congregational church tomorrow morning, at 10:00 o’clock, and owing to the illness of Rev. Lewis, will be conducted by Rev. Soule of Green River. The Retail Clerks Union, of which she was a member, will attend in a body, to pay a last tribute of respect to her memory. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 16, 1907 The funeral services over the remains of Henry Kovala who died on Wednesday, will be held at Finn Hall, on Sunday Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m. All members of Local No. 2390 U.M.W. of A. are requested to attend. --- Green River Star no. 15 November 22, 1907 The infant of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Young died Sunday and was laid to rest Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Young have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. --- Green River Star no. 15 November 22, 1907 Wm. Large and family of Bliss, Idaho have been spending the week in the city. Mrs. Large is a daughter of Dick Son, who recently died as the result from the kick of a horse. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 23, 1907 FATAL HUNTING ACCIDENT Results in the Death of One of Rock Springs Prominent Business Men On Sunday evening a telegram was received in this city stating that Tony Larsen had met with a serious accident while hunting on Sheep Mountain, and asking that medical aid be sent to his relief. No further information could be secured with regard to the accident until on Tuesday evening, when the party arrived in the city with the dead body of Mr. Larsen. The story of the accident is as follows: Early in the month, Mr. Larsen, Lon and Frank Poston and Gavin Young left for a hunting trip in the mountains north of this city. The party were camped at the head of Big Gypson creek and had been remarkable lucky in the way of game and had secured almost their entire allotment with the exception of sheep. On Monday, Nov. 11, Mr. Larsen and Frank Poston were hunting along what is called “Pie Crust Rim” on Big Sheep Mountain, when the snow crust broke, precipitating Mr. Larsen down a thirty foot precipice. Unable to recover himself, he continued to roll down the incline for almost a quarter of a mile. Mr. Poston was horrified at the fate of his friend, and made his way as fast as possible to where Mr. Larsen was lying unconscious and evidently badly injured. He wrapped Mr. Larsen in his own clothing and started for the camp to get assistance. It was night when the rescue party reached the scene of the accident, but they were unable to find Mr. Larsen as he had wandered away and he was not located until four o’clock the next morning. As soon as he was found, one of the party started for the nearest ranch for assistance, while the other two succeeded in getting him to their camp. He was taken to Pinedale where everything possible was done for his comfort, but internal injuries had been received which rendered his condition practically hopeless. The party arrived at the Francis ranch on Monday evening where an examination by his physician showed the end to be near, but it was hoped that they might be able to reach Rock Springs before death occurred. However this was not to be, as he passed away at a point about twenty two miles from the city. Mr. Larsen was born in Denmark, June 1, 1863, where he grew up and where he learned the trade of watchmaker and jeweler. He decided to try his fortunes in America when but a young man, and located in Rock Springs twenty-five years ago. Here by his integrity and thrift he had built up a fine business in the jewelry line and had accumulated a competency. Last summer he returned to Denmark for the first time since leaving twenty-five years before, and enjoyed a visit with his aged father, three brothers and three sisters. He had only been back a few weeks when he left on the fatal hunting expedition. Mr. Larsen was a kind husband and father and his family are indeed bereaved by his death. He leaves a widow and five children, Earle, Grace, Alma, Hazel and Jubert. The greatest of sympathy is felt for Mrs. Larsen in her double affliction, as the news of her husband’s accident reached her on the day of the burial of her sister, Miss Fredda Jamieson. The funeral services were held at the family residence, on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Keplinger and many beautiful flowers were sent by sorrowing friends. Interment was made in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 23, 1907 Death of Mrs. Robt. Pryde Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Tina Pryde, wife of Robert Pryde, which occurred at her home in Byron, Big Horn Co. Mrs. Pryde formerly resided here and has many friends in this city who will greatly regret to hear the sad news. She was a sister of Hon. J.B. Young and of Mrs. James Kay of this city. Mrs. Kay left last night for Big Horn Co., to be present at the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 23, 1907 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Fredda Jamieson were held at the Congregational church last Sunday morning and were very largely attended. Rev. Soule of Green River officiated. Many beautiful flowers were offered as a last tribute to her memory, and were carried by ten girl friends. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 23, 1907 Mrs. John Paterson left on Thursday for Boone, Iowa, called there by a telegram announcing the death of her father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 01 November 28, 1907 Death Claims Old Resident of the Town. Mrs. Robert Lawson died at her home in this city late Saturday evening at No. 1 after a long illness from dropsy. Mrs. Lawson had been a resident of Rock Springs for more than twenty years. She has been identified with the church of Latter Day Saints. Funeral services were held from the church yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Several children mourn the loss of an indulgent and kindly mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 01 November 28, 1907 Prominent Citizen Killed While Hunting. The community was shocked on Tuesday of last week by the news of the accidental death of Tony Larsen, an old and highly respected citizen of Rock Springs. Mr. Larsen sustained injuries while hunting on Sheep Mountain on Big Gypson creek on Monday and died while being brought to the city the next day. Other members of the party were Garvin Young and Frank and Lou Poston. Mr. Larson was one of the prominent Danes of Rock Springs. His untimely end is mourned by a widow and five children who survive. Funeral services were conducted from the residence Thursday afternoon, Rev. P.R. Keplinger officiating. Mrs. Larson received word during the week of the death of her sister, Miss Fredda Jamieson and her affliction is thus doubly hard. Friends extend condolences in the sad hour. --- Green River Star, November 29, 1907 Passed Beyond. Last Saturday a telegram announced the death of Mrs. Weachter at the hospital at Salt Lake, where, accompanied by her husband and Dr. Gilligan, she had gone and who were present when she passed away. The deceased had been ill for some time and on the advice of the attending physician, she was taken to the hospital, where better attendance could be had, but in spite of all that could be done she passed away Friday evening. The funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o’clock in the Catholic church from where the large funeral procession slowly wended its way to the cemetery when kind and loving hands laid the remains in their last resting place. The husband has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in his great hour of loss and bereavement, and may He who is our faith and comfort reach forth his hands to strengthen the trust and faith of the husband in the reunion that will come in place of eternal sunshine in the Great Beyond. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 30, 1907 Death of Mrs. Lawson After many weeks of intense suffering Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson passed away on Sunday at the home of her son-in-law, John McBride. Mrs. Lawson was born in Scotland fifty-two years ago, and was one of the pioneer residents of Rock Springs having lived here more than twenty-six years. She was a valued member of the L.D.S. church and Relief Society, her friends in these organizations doing much to cheer last days of suffering. Mrs. Lawson was the mother of eight children, one of whom, Mrs. McBride, had preceded her to the better land. Her husband died about eight years ago. The funeral services were held at the L.D.S. church on Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock and were largely attended. Appropriate remarks were made by Bishop Crookston and Alexander Beverage, old time friends of the deceased, and beautiful music was rendered by the choir. The remains were laid to rest in the Rock Springs Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 30, 1907 John Lawson and wife of Coal Creek, Utah, were called here this week, by the death of their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 December 07, 1907 Well Known Chinaman Dead. One of the best known residents of the Chinese colony was laid to rest last Sunday, when the remains of Yet Loy were interred in the Chinese grave yard, amid all the pomp and ceremony with which the Celestials honor their dead. Yet was the proprietor of a fruit and curio store on Tufte St., and had a great many friends among the English speaking people. He possessed the lavish generosity so characteristic of his race, and no friend ever passed from his door without some little gift from him. His “I set ‘em up to you” was well known to many, and at Christmas time he never forgot his friends. About two weeks ago he was taken with pneumonia which caused his death. It is said that he has a son born here a short time before the Chinese riots, who is now on his way to this city, where he will learn the news of his father’s death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 December 07, 1907 Pioneer Dead. John Thode, an old and highly respected citizen of Rawlins, passed away last week, at Rawlins. Mr. Thode was the father of Mrs. C.A. Polly, formerly of this city, and his wife died while here visiting her daughter, about four years ago. Mrs. Polley arrived from Ft. Collins just a few hours before her father’s death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 December 07, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. George Herbert Hardin are mourning the loss of their infant son, George Herbert Jr., who passed away Wednesday afternoon, after brightening their hours for three weeks and three days. The funeral services were held on Friday morning at ten o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 December 07, 1907 Mr. Emerson Cook came in from Green River during the early part of this week. H is wife has already been here for several weeks, staying at the home of Sister Johanna Cook. About 8 o’clock Thursday morning a baby was born to the younger Mrs. Cook, but it lived only about four hours or until nearly seven o’clock. The sorrowing parents laid the little one to rest on the afternoon of the same day, a few friends being present, and the funeral held from the Cook residence.—Star Valley Independent. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 December 07, 1907 A Ghastly Find. Coroner McAllister was called to Green River Sunday night to investigate the finding of two dead babies at that place. The grave which contained the first baby was along the railroad track just this side of the town and was discovered by two little girls while at play. The authorities exhumed the body, which was dressed in fine silk and woolen clothing. There is no doubt that the child was allowed to freeze to death. While City Marshal Christensen and the coroner were inspecting the locality where the first baby was discovered, with a view to finding some evidence against the murderers, the second grave was found. They removed a shallow blanket of earth and discovered the valise in which the body of another male infant was found. The first child was fully ten days old and evidently frozen to death. The second was but a few hours old and the cause of its death is uncertain. Both babies were boys. Both little bodies were brought to this city and were buried in the Rock Springs cemetery. Everything indicates that two horrible crimes have been committed and the authorities will investigate the matter thoroughly to locate the guilty parties if possible. The general supposition is that someone from a passing train buried the children and then made their escape. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 December 07, 1907 Death of Rob Thompson. The many friends of Robert Thompson, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Thompson of No. 6, were shocked yesterday morning to learn of his sudden death, which occurred at the hospital at six o’clock. He had been suffering with rheumatism for several weeks and his condition was considered serious, but the end came without warning, and none of his family were present when he passed away. He was just entering on manhood, having passed his 19th birthday, Nov. 1st, and his friends hoped that he had many years of useful and happy life before him. The time for the funeral services has not yet been determined on, as two of his brothers are absent on the range and have not yet been located. Another brother, John Thompson arrived last night from Laramie. He leaves to mourn a father, mother, four brothers and two sisters, who have the sympathy of the community. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 12, 1907 The funeral of Robert E. Thompson who died at the Wyoming General Hospital, was held from his home at No. Six this afternoon, a large concourse of friends doing him the last honor. He was stricken with pneumonia about two weeks ago and died on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the age of 19 years. He was a popular and well liked young man, whose family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 12, 1907 ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DEATH AT GREEN RIVER Body of Man Found in Drain Pipe at the County Seat and Probably Murder Will Remain Mystery. Saturday morning the body of a dead man was found in one of the sewage drains at the round house in Green River. The drainage had clogged up and in trying to locate the cause the drain box which is about four feet square and some seven or eight deep was opened and the body found. The body was in a badly decomposed state, having been in the water perhaps two weeks. No papers or anything could be found to in any way identify the person. One may judge that he was about 30 years old, and wore fairly good clothes. As no person has been missed the finding is shrouded in mystery, as is also the manner in which he came into the drain. No marks of violence were found on the body, so that foul play is not suspected. Although the drain box is usually kept securely nailed up so that he could not have easily fallen in, he might have taken up the planks in order for a place to sleep, have fallen into about six feet of hot water and been drowned. Coroner Hugh McAllister has investigate the case whether the death is the result of a fight and murder or purely accidental is a mystery. It may have been that the dead man was killed and concealed in the drain by parties who caused his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 14, 1907 Corpse Found in Drainage Vat County Coroner Hugh McAllister was called to Green River, last Sunday, to investigate into the cause of the death of James Grey, whose dead body had been found in one of the drainage vats at the round house in that city. The drainage vat is about four feet square and eight feet deep, and on Sunday morning the body was discovered by workmen who were trying to remedy its clogged condition. It is claimed that the cover to the vat had been nailed down and had not been opened for the past three months. Many theories have been advanced as to the presence of the body in the vat, and the finding of the Coroner’s jury was to the effect that the deceased came to his death at the hands of unknown parties. At the time of the inquest, the jury was unable to identify the body, but later developments proved it to be that of James Grey, who had been missing since Thursday, the 5th, inst. The identity was established by a very peculiar ring found on the finger of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 14, 1907 Block Signal Man Killed. Last Saturday evening, Wm. McCobb, who looks after the block signals west of Green River, was instantly killed while in the discharge of his duties at a point about two miles from that city. He was going west on his velocipede on a double track, when No. 7 came up behind him. He stopped and carried his machine to the other track, not noticing an approaching freight train on that track, which ran into him before he could get off and instantly killed him. He was carried to Green River where a coroner’s inquest was held. But little is known of McCobb, as he had but recently come to this division to assume his duties. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 14, 1907 Mrs. Lloyd Thomas and little daughter Minna have returned from Los Angeles, where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs. Thomas’ father, Mr. Thos. Sutton. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 14, 1907 Death of James Bertram. James Bertram, an old and well known resident of Rock Springs, passed away on Sunday, after three months of suffering with dropsy. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the family residence, conducted by Rev. Keplinger and were largely attended by old friends who desired to pay a last tribute to his memory. The deceased was born in England, June 24, 1842 and had passed the sixty-fifth milestone. He came to American in 1867 and for a time resided in Ohio. He came to Wyoming thirty years ago and was one of the pioneers of this locality. He leaves a widow and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 14, 1907 Laid to Rest. Funeral services over the remains of Robert Thompson were held at the home at No. 6, on Thursday afternoon, and were very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. Keplinger of the M.E. church. Robert was the youngest son of Joseph and Isabelle Thompson and was born in Rock Springs, Nov. 1, 1888, his entire life being spent here, where he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was closely associated with his father in a business career which has reached such an immature end. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. They have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 21, 1907 WRECK AT GREEN RIVER No. 6 Collides With Switch Engine, Sunday Evening, Both Engines Derailed and Fireman Bell Killed. About 8:30 on Sunday evening, as No. 6, which was running as third No. 10, was pulling out of the yards at Green River, a collision occurred in which two engines were derailed and fireman A.K. Bell instantly killed. It is reported that the collision was caused by a switch engine that had been doing work in the yards and had not gotten in the clear enough to allow the passenger to pass. The engines were both derailed, the passenger engine going over a 15-foot embankment on the north side of the track and turning upside down, pinning fireman A.K. Bell under the boiler. The switch engine went off on the south side of the track. Several cars were derailed, and it is a mystery that a number of lives were not lost by the carelessness of someone. Fireman Bell’s body was almost entirely under the boiler of the engine of No. 6, and it was impossible to remove it until almost twelve hours later. Engineer Pat Murphy escaped with but a few slight bruises. Both the engineer and fireman of the switch engine were slightly injured by the collision. The remains of Bell were taken to his home in Rawlins, where he had a wife and two cousins. Private services were held over the remains at the home of the deceased’s cousin, D.V. Bell, on Wednesday, after which they were shipped to his former home at Bellwood, Pa. Adie Kyle Bell was twenty-five years of age and had been in the employ of the Union Pacific on this division for about three years. He had many warm friends among the railroad men, who mourn his untimely end. An extremely pathetic feature of the accident is that Mrs. Bell is soon to become a mother and could not accompany the remains of her husband east for burial. The verdict of the coroner’s jury in the case was in substance as follows: That the death of A.K. Bell resulted from engine 1845 running into engine 1194, which was caused by the carelessness of the employees of the Union Pacific Railroad Company. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 19, 1907 REVENGE IS MOTIVE FOR FATAL STABBING Salvatare Savagne Enraged By Drink and Beating Thrusts Knife Into Pietro Tedesci Who Dies in Ten Minutes. Brooding over the outcome of a fight which occurred over a month ago, and with a rankling desire for revenge probably uppermost in his mind, Salvatare Savagne stepped into the Overland saloon on Pilot Butte Avenue late Sunday afternoon. A moment later Pietro Tedesci fell to the floor writhing with a fatal knife thrust received from the savage hand of Savagne. The murderer quietly put the knife in his pocket and went from the place, going to his boarding house where he was later apprehended by Deputy Marshall McCourt. Tedesci was picked up by friends and hurried to the office of Dr. Di Gracomo where he died while his wounds were being dressed. He lived only two minutes after being stabbed. The wound was near the naval and the blade pierced the stomach. Nothing could have saved Tedesci, the injury being necessarily of a fatal character. Both men are Autrians, the dead man having been in the camp for nearly six years and had many friends here. Savagne haas been employed as a miner here for about th ree and a half years. He has a wife and two children in the old country and has made frequent trips to his native land. The murderer was lodged in jail where he was searched and the knife with which he committed the crime, was found on him. It is an ugly looking instrument, made by himself from a flat file. The blade is about five inches long and sharpened in a crude manner. It is said that Savagne remarked to a friend while making the knife that “someone would test it.” The knife was shaped like a stiletto. He expressed great sorrow that Tedesci was dead and said “a hundred times better be me.” He had been drinking all day and it appears is excusing himself on that ground. Marshall Berta says, however, he did not appear to be drunk when taken into custody. Threats of lynching were freely expressed Sunday and Monday, friends of Tedesci being anxious to relieve the law of formality of a trial. Cooler heads and wise judgment prevailed however, no danger of a mob is now feared. Savagne was removed to Green River late Monday night as a precautionary measure. He has not had a preliminary hearing yet, but it is certain he will be held to answer the charge of willful murder. Bad blood between Savagne and his victim was caused bya fist fight something over a month ago. When Tedesci bested Savagne, and knocked him down. The killing has all the appearance of having been premeditated, the murderer aiming to get square. The funeral of the murdered man was held Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the United Mine Workers of America. He was about thirty years old and had three brothers and other relatives in Rock Springs. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in the town. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 19, 1907 FIREMAN KILLED IN GREEN RIVER WRECK Number Six Collides With Switch Engine, Pinning Dead Man Under Engine. A.K. Bell, the fireman of No. 6, was killed in a wreck at the east end of the Green River yard at 9 o’clock Sunday evening. The wreck was caused by a collision with a switch engine. The collision caused both engines to be thrown from the tracks, the engine of No. 6 being thrown clear off the track and down a 15-foot embankment. Fireman Bell is a nephew of D.V. Bell, a well known citizen of Green River who is connected with the water system of the Union Pacific at this place. Fireman Bell, though young in the service, held the esteem of his fellow employees, has a large circle of warm friends here. Besides a wife he leaves many friends to mourn his loss. Patrick Murphy, the engineer of No. 6, came out unharmed, but the engineer of the switch engine was slightly injured. Passengers were somewhat shaken up, but none seriously injured. Engineer Murphy of the passenger is a brother of Dennis Murphy of Rock Springs. He had a miraculous escape from death, going over the embankment with his engine. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 19, 1907 George E. Ford, Manager of the Van Dyke Coal Co., of this city was called to Salt Lake last Friday by a telegram announcing the death of his brother Charles S. Ford, a policeman of that city. The dead officer was killed by two highwaymen who he was attempting to place under arrest, a bullet from the thugs entering his left breast and piercing his body. The dead man was an Elk. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 21, 1907 John Thompson has returned to Laramie after spending several weeks with his parents, called here by the death of his mother. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 21, 1907 Murder Sunday Evening. About five o’clock last Sunday evening, while a number of our Austrian citizens were congregated in the Penical saloon, on Tufte street, Salvatore Salvagni fatally stabbed Pedro Tederchi. It is said that a grudge of long standing was the cause of the stabbing, but at the time no words passed between the two men. Salvagni came into the saloon, where Tederchi was talking to some of his friends, and deliberately walked up to him and stabbed him in the abdomen, inflicting a wound about five inches in length, from which he died in ten minutes. After the stabbing, Salvagni walked over to the bar and took a drink. Then he went over to where Tederchi was laying and looked at him for a moment and turned and went to his boarding place, where he was arrested shortly afterward. He was taken to Green River on the evening train, where he is now in the county jail awaiting his hearing. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 21, 1907 Death of John T. Bowker News of the death of John T. Bowker, which occurred yesterday afternoon at Frontier, caused much sorrow to his many friends in this city, where he formerly resided. Mr. Bowker had been ill with pneumonia for four weeks previous to his death, and while his condition was considered serious his friends still hoped that he would be able to conquer in the struggle against death. Mr. Bowker was thirty-five years of age and ten years ago was married to Miss Mary Crofts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Crofts of this city. He is survived by a wife and four children the youngest being only a month old. Much sympathy is expressed for this stricken family, whose Christmas will indeed be a sad one. The remains will be brought here this evening and the funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at 2:30, tomorrow afternoon, under the auspices of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, of which order the deceased was a member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 21, 1907 MEXICAN KILLED Two Herders Quarrel on Range Near Bull Springs, Resulting in One Being Killed. A.M. House, ranchman and keeper of the road house at Bull Springs came to Rawlins Monday to notify the coroner and sheriff of a killing on the range not far from his place. Mr. House had not been at the scene of the killing and did not know the details of the affray, but the disconnect facts seem to be about as follows: Two Mexicans, Filberta Bialfando and Rafael Martinis, herders in the employ of Middlewood and Fites, met. One had a herd of bucks, the other a herd of ewes. They quarreled over some orders they had in regard to handling the two bands and Martinis abandoned his flock. Bialfando went to his wagon and was followed by Martinis, who threatened him. The latter was shot in the door of the sheep wagon and fell to the ground dead. The former made no effort to escape and justifies his act on the ground of self defense. It seems there has for some time been bad blood between the two men and as Bialfando had previously been threatened he would take no chances. Coroner Bennett and the Sheriff immediately went to the scene of the trouble and are expected home this evening.—Rawlins Republican. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 26, 1907 The funeral of Mr. John Bowker was held from the Congregational church Sunday afternoon. The remains were brought here from his home at Kemmerer two days before, accompanied by his father, mother and sisters. He leaves a wife and four small children, the youngest only two months old. Funeral conducted by Mrs. Grey of Cheyenne wife of Supt. Grey, of the Wyoming Missions. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 26, 1907 Not in the Overland Saloon The Rocket hastens to correct an error made inadvertently in the last issue, in an article stating the murder of Pietro Pedesci was committed in the Overland saloon. The killing occurred in the Panekal saloon and we are glad at this time to correct our error, the manager of The Overland feeling that in injury was done them, and our mistake was quite unintentional as the paper simply aimed to give the facts of an unfortunate affair. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 28, 1907 Death of Henry Morrow. The funeral services of Mr. Henry Morrow took place from the Sather undertaking parlors on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Morrow was familiarly known in Rock Springs as “Big Henry.” He was brought from Rawlins to the hospital the latter part of last week, but was beyond the reach of help. He passed away Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Mr. Morrow has been a familiar figure in southern Wyoming for the past eighteen years. Although not at the time of his death a resident of Rock Springs, he was buried here; and followed to his last resting place by a goodly company of sincere mourners. A number of friends from Rawlins and other parts were present at the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. P.R. Keplinger of the M.E. church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 28, 1907 ANOTHER MURDER Samuel Batta Victim of the Most Cold Blooded Murders Ever Committed in the State. What from present indications, appears to have one of the most cold blooded murders ever committed in the state was brought to light Monday morning by the finding of the body of Samuel Batta a Rock Springs miner, east of this city. John Costin, engineer of No. 7, upon arriving in this city yesterday morning told of having seen the body of a dead man lying along the railroad track east of this city and the coroner left immediately to investigate and bring the body here. It was a first supposed t hat the man had been run over by a train, but upon further investigation it was discovered that he had been murdered, having been shot in three different places. The officials were immediately notified and everything possible is being done to catch the guilty parties, though no clue as to the murderers has as yet been discovered. The body of the murdered man still warm upon arriving at the undertaking establishment this being an assured fact that the slayers could not have been very far away at the time the body was found. The remains were found lying in a small snow drift about thirty feet from the railroad track. The shooting had evidently taken place in a box car and the body thrown out near where he was found as marks were left in the snow where he had crawled or been dragged away from the tracks. He was well dressed and had a pair of new shoes, both of which had been removed, one being found alongside the body and the other some fifty yards away. No money was found upon his person the murderers evidently having taken everything of consequence he possessed, possibly having taken off his shoes in the hopes of finding money concealed there. Three gun shot wounds were found upon the body, on in the ankle, another in the right side of the abdomen, and the third had entered under the right eye, tearing away nearly the whole upper part of the face, probably causing instantaneous death. The left arm was broken between the shoulder and the wrist, this injury along with several other bruises, probably having been obtained when he was thrown from the train. Up to last evening there were no new developments in the affair. Prosecuting Attorney Greenfield ordered an autopsy held on the body which was done by Drs. Finney and Barbar, but going to press a day early we are unable to give the result of their findings or where the bullet was located, except that they found some of the internal organs were badly lacerated and bruised. The officers have only some very indefinable clews upon which to work. It is learned that Batta had relatives in Johnson, Illinois, and that he was employed in the Rock Springs mine up to Dec. 7.—Rawlins Republican. [According to investigations in this city the deceased’s name as given in the above is incorrect and should be spelled Beattie. Samuel Beattie came to Rock Springs from Arisena about three months ago and for a time was employed in the Vanduke mines and later in No. 10. It is supposed that Beattie had a considerable amount of money on his person at the time of his murder and that the crime was committed for the purpose of robbery.] ---