Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 January 01, 1909 Crushed in Coal Chutes Jas. Murphy, a laborer in the coal chutes at Wamsutter, was seriously injured while at work, last Saturday, by being caught in the machinery. He was brought to the hospital at this place and given immediate medical attention but he was so badly mangled that he died of his injuries the following day. The remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 January 01, 1909 A Sad Death Mrs. Ezrial George, aged seventeen years, died at her home in Superior last Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. Twins were born to this young couple, but the angel of Death entered the home, taking the mother and one babe, leaving one babe in its mercy to comfort the father. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Hopkins, and was raised in this city. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon, at one o’clock, from the Congregational church, Rev. F.C. Lewis officiating. Interment at Mountain View cemetery. The sympathy of a wide circle of friends goes out to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 January 01, 1909 UNKNOWN MAN STRUCK BY UNION PACIFIC TRAIN Hit by Train When Attempting to Cross In Front of No. 8 from the West, and Died at Hospital Following Morning An unknown man was struck by Union Pacific train No. 8 on last Wednesday night and rendered unconscious. The train stopped a few car lengths shorter than usual and the passengers hurried to the aid of the injured man. He was lying on his side with his coat thrown up over his head. He was thought to be dead but upon examination it was found he still lived. He was struck on the head by the engine and the skull crushed in. He was taken to the hospital but died the next morning at nine o’clock without gaining consciousness. No papers were found upon the body and nothing can be learned about him. It was thought at first that he was Ed. Shoan, at one time an attorney in Des Moines, and went to meet a brother expected on that train. A passenger got off expecting to meet someone and could not tell until he had been cared for at the hospital that he was not the brother. The dead man was a large and husky fellow, apparently about thirty-five years old, and was dressed in stout, warm clothes, the coat being a furl-lined canvas one. The supposition is that he was a ranchman and had come here with the intention of getting some land, and that he either intended leaving on the train or went to meet a friend. He came from the North side of the tracks and had just waited for a switch engine to pass and had given all his attention to that, not realizing the close approach of the train from the west. An inquest will be held by coroner McAllister Saturday night. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 January 01, 1909 Frozen Body of Sheep Herder Found The frozen body of Frank Chaves, a Mexican sheep herder, was found on December 22nd near Buffalo Hunt, a point about fifty miles southwest of Wamsutter. Chaves was employed by a sheep outfit in that vicinity and had been at work but a short time when he became sick. He left the ranch about the 15th of October and started to walk to Wamsutter for medical aid. Coroner McAllister was notified of the finding of the body and left for that place on Dec. 27. From all that could be learned it is supposed Chaves was lost in the blizzard of October, and being in a weak condition became exhausted and was frozen to death. The body was in such condition that it was deemed inadvisable to move and buried where it was found. Chaves came here from San Luis, Colo., where he had been working. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 08, 1909 Dies as Result of Fall William Edgar, about sixty-five years of age, died at the hospital on Tuesday afternoon about three o’clock, his death resulting from a fall early in the morning. He slipped on the ice in front of the Wyoming saloon and fell on the sidewalk, hitting the back of his head on the stone and was picked up for dead. He was carried into the saloon and a physician summoned. He was revived but was taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition, where he died in the afternoon. The deceased was a native of Scotland and came to this country to work in the coal mines. The work became too hard during late years and he earned a livelihood by doing odd jobs and chores about the city. He had no relatives here and was buried by the Masons of which order he was at one time a member, the funeral being conducted on Wednesday at the Ace Undertaking parlors. Interment, Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 08, 1909 Death of Young Man James Young, nineteen years of age, died on New Year’s night at the home of James Hay, of pneumonia. The young man came to Rock Springs from La Veta, Colo., with his father to spend the holidays with friends. He took a severe cold which developed into pneumonia to which he succumbed. He was buried in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 15, 1909 Sudden Death of Steve Grench Last Friday Steve Grench died last Friday afternoon at the Wyoming hospital, death resulting from a fall on the ice in the morning of the same day. The funeral was conducted from the McNulty Undertaking parlors on Saturday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. The body was interred at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 15, 1909 Sudden Death of Former Resident Mrs. Clauson has received word of the death of her daughter, Mrs. F.C. [sic] Neely, in Tennessee. The telegram gave no particulars save the sad news of the death. The mother had heard from the daughter about a week ago and she was in good health and the message is a shock to her friends here. The deceased was a very young woman about eighteen years of age and was marred a few years to C.F. Neely, who is many years her senior, and who had three children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 15, 1909 Chas. Smith of the Golden Rule store received a telegram telling of the death of his father at Longmont early this week. Mr. Smith left at once for that place, but the telegram had been delayed and he reached Longmont too late to attend the funeral. --- Green River Star, January 15, 1909 Mrs. Artie Stephens Dead As we go to press we are brought the intelligence that Mrs. Artie Stephens, well known in this community, passed away at the home of her son, R.H. Stephens, at Linwood, Utah, last Saturday morning, at the ripe old age of 82 years. Obituary next week. --- Green River Star, January 22, 1909 Laid to Rest The remains of Mrs. Artie Stephens were brought in from Linwood, Utah last Thursday evening, the deceased having passed away at the home of her son, R.H. Stephens, at that place on the morning of January 9th, cause of death being old age. The evening before her death she seemed to be feeling quite well and retired early, but when they called her the next morning, found her cold in death, having passed into her long sleep while eating an apples. Mrs. Stephens came to Green River in ’82 with her husband, Mitchel Stephens, (who was laid to rest in the Green River cemetery in ’93) and has resided in this city the most of the time since then, where she was known to almost every man, woman and child, and her many kind deeds will ever remain fresh in their memory. The deceased was passing the 82nd milestone of a faithful life, and leaves three sons and a daughter, R.H. Stephens of Linwood and Mitchel Stephens who resides in Utah, were unable to be at the funeral owing to illness, while William Stephens who resides in Arizona, was unable to get here in time, Mrs. Bert Bingham of Ogden, the only living daughter, was here to see her good mother laid to rest. The funeral was held from the Congregational church last Saturday morning, Rev. Cone conducting the service, and from thence, a large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place. The pall bearers who lowered her mortal remains into mother earth were S. Dankowski, Thomas Whitmore, John Hutton, Wm. Large, George Dickson and Frank Lenhart. --- Green River Star, January 22, 1909 Card of Thanks We take this means of thanking those who extended their sympathy and assited us during our recent sad bereavement, caused by the sudden death of our morhter. Mrs. Bert Bingham R.H. Stephens Mitchel Stephens Williams Stephens --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 22, 1909 Mrs. Robinson Ill at General Hospital Mrs. Fred Robinson of Superior, who is at the Wyoming Hospital, gave birth to a little daughter on Sunday last, weighing ten pounds, the child dying at birth. The mother has been in a very serious condition but hopes are entertained for her recovery. The little child was buried at Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Robinson has been in the city during his wife’s illness. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 22, 1909 Killed in No. 9 Mine Last Monday John F. Clarkson met his death in No. 9 mine last Monday afternoon at about 5 o’clock. He was running the motor for some one else that day and made the trip and had made the switch. A companion heard him make an outcry and hastened to him, finding him dead, with his body resting over on the brake wheel. No one knows definitely the circumstances in the case and it is thought he was electrocuted. The body was brought out of the mine and taken to the undertakers. The funeral occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Episcopal church. The deceased was 25 years of age and had lived in Rock Springs about twelve months. He is survived by a brother, Ed. Clarkson, living on West Flat and a mother in England. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 22, 1909 Griff Giffiths left last Friday for Dietz, Wyoming, called by the sad news of the death of his daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 22, 1909 Thomas Brazier, age 55 years died at the hospital on Monday night, cause of death being a complication of diseases. The deceased is well known about town, having worked around the coal mines for the past twenty years. Funeral occurred on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 29, 1909 Death of Mrs. Lee. Mrs. J.S. Lee of Superior, died at the hospital Monday of a complication of diseases. The funeral services were held on Wednesday and the body was taken east for burial. A husband and three children survive to mourn the death of a wife and mother. A number of Superior friends attended the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 29, 1909 The funeral of the little seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McTee, occurred on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker. The little body was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 February 05, 1909 Sad and Unexpected Death. Mrs. Anna Reese, wife of Frederick Reese, died at her home on Monday, of heart disease, at the age of 29 years. Deceased was born on March 29th, 1879, at Bloomington, Idaho. She is survived by a husband, two sons, two daughters, a mother, five brothers, four sisters. The funeral services were conducted on Thursday afternoon at the Latter Day Saints meeting house, interred at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 12, 1909 Shooting at Wamsutter. John Wilkes, a sheep owner living at Wamsutter was shot and instantly killed by a man by the name of Kyle, who had been running sheep for him and who had been dismissed from service. A quarrel ensued and the man rode to Wamsutter where he purchased a 30-30 Winchester. He returned to the camp in the morning about 2 o’clock and finding Wilkes in his sheep wagon, shot and killed him. Kyle left for the hills but returned to Point of Rocks on Monday and gave himself up to the authorities, probably being driven in by the cold. He is in jail at Green River to await trial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 12, 1909 Killed at No. 8 Mine. D. Knezevic a coal miner was killed at No. 8 mine on Monday by a fall of rock. He was a member of Local No. 2174. The funeral services were conducted at the Catholic church on Wednesday at 2.30 o’clock. D. Knezevic, who was killed in No. 8 mine last Monday, was to have been joined by his wife in a short time. She left Austria on the 15th of January and will have sad news to greet her upon landing in America. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 12, 1909 Coroner Hugh McAllister held an inquest over the remains of Switchman Wright Wednesday morning, resulting in the jury finding a verdict that Wright met his death by accident while in performance of his duties.—Green River Star. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 19, 1909 Former Resident Dies At Salt Lake The funeral services over the body of the late William Harcombe who died in this city last Thursday were held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 232 South Eighth street. The services were conducted by the Rev. Elmer I. Goshen, and interment took place in Mt. Olivet cemetery. The decedent was well known in the business and social life of Utah. Born in Inverness, Scotland, 1853, he, after a service in the British army, emigrated to America, choosing Omaha as his first home in the new country. From there he removed to Rock Springs, Wyo., and later to Ogden, where he was active in various mercantile pursuits for fifteen years. More recently he toured the intermountain region as the representative of the Friend Bros. Clothing company of Milwaukee. Mr. Harcombe had served as grand receiver for the A.O.U.W., and at the time of his death was state president of the Travelers’ Protective association. A widow and three children, Ethel, James and William, survive the decedent.—Salt Lake Herald. Mr. Harcombe was one of the prominent business men of Rock Springs some twenty-seven years ago. He was first with Beckwith and Quinn, which store was the Big store, then he was a partner in business in the store now known as McDermott’s, with the firm known as Bussey & Harcombe. Later he sold to Mr. Bussey and went to Ogden and Salt Lake where he has been up until the time of his death. He is a half brother of John Thrift of this city, who went to Salt Lake to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 19, 1909 Death of C.E. Savage Friends of C.E. Savage, pioneer photographer of Salt Lake, will be grieved to hear of his death in that city the past week. Mr. Savage was the first photographer in that city, going there when the Union Pacific first built and had many friends in Rock Springs whom he visited years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 19, 1909 Death of One of City’s Favorite Daughters. On Thursday evening the sad message of the death of Mrs. Alice Vallez, at the age of 32, at her home in Bay City, Michigan on Wednesday night, came to her family in this city. Mrs. Vallez has been ailing the past year, being a sufferer from heart trouble. She was the daughter of Mrs. W.H. O’Donnell and was respected and loved by all who knew her in her life in this city. Her mother and her sister, Miss Nettie and her family were with her at the last. She leaves a devoted husband, five children, a mother, five sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Juel and Fred O’Donnell left on Thursday night to attend the funeral. The O’Donnell family is a large one of six daughter and two sons, Mrs. Vallez being the first of the children to be taken away. Mr. W.H. O’Donnell, the father, passed away about two years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 19, 1909 Chris Juel went to Cheyenne Wednesday to attend the Dry Farming Congress. He was summoned home by a telegram announcing the death of his wife’s sister, Mrs. Vallez, at Bay City, Michigan. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 19, 1909 Mike Whelan, an old timer in the Saratoga country left here last Friday for Saratoga and died on Saturday of heart failure. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 26, 1909 Death of Mrs. Vallez The following is taken from the Bay City (Mich.) Times. “Mrs. Alice Vallez, wife of Henry A. Vallez, superintendent of the German-American Sugar Co. passed away at her home, 237 North Madison avenue, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock from heart trouble from which she has suffered for two years. About a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Vallez went abroad in hope that the latter would be benefitted in health and while in Paris she was treated by a famous specialist in heart afflictions. For a time the treatment seemed to furnish some relief but the old trouble returned since coming back to Bay City and since last November Mrs. Vallez has been confined to her bed. A specialist was also called here from Toledo recently but to no avail. It has been known for some time that there was practically no chance for her surviving and her mother, Mrs. O’Donnell and sister came here from Rock Springs, Wyoming, to be with her during her last hours. “Mrs. Vallez has resided in this city for about six years and during that time made many strong friends, although the greater part of her time was devoted to her home and her children. She possessed an amiable disposition and was cheerful to the end. Besides her husband five small children survive her. The funeral will take place Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock from St. Joseph’s church. Interment at St. Patrick’s cemetery. --- Green River Star, March 6, 1909 At Rest in Mother Earth As stated in these columns in our last issue, R.H. Stephens passed away last Tuesday evening at his home in Linwnood, Utah, after an illness of several months with brights disease. The remains were brought to this city last Friday and laid to rest by the side of his mother in the Green River cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral was conducted by the Modern Woodmen of America and the Woodmen of the World, of which orders the deceased was a member, the funeral sermon being ably preached by Rev. J. H. Cone at the Congregational church, where the choir rendered an appropriate song service and C. C. Nicoll sang a beautiful solo. A large funeral cortege wended its way from the church to the cemetery, where his mortal remains were consigned to mother earth, the members of both orders silently and reverently dropping a sprig of evergreen in the grave of their departed brother as they passed on either side. R. H. Stephens has resided in these parts for more than twenty years and was known by almost every man, woman and child of this city as well as enjoyed a large acquaintance throughout the state, and his genial smile jovial manner will be missed by a host of friends. He leaves a wife, sisters and brothers to mourn his departure from this sphere life. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 12, 1909 Death of Father In Maryland J.H. Anderson received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of his father in Lonsooning, Md., on Tuesday. Mr. Anderson and wife left on Thursday for Maryland to attend the funeral, the services being postponed until his arrival. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 19, 1909 Death of Little Child The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rogan died at the home of its grandparents on Sunday night of heart failure, living just a few days to gladden the hearts of its parents. The little body was laid to rest at Mountain View cemetery on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 26, 1909 Gonano Giavianni was instantly killed in No. 2 mine yesterday, being crushed under falling coal. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday for Ace’s undertaking parlors under the auspices of Local 2282, of which he was a member. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 26, 1909 DEATH OF OLD RESIDNET Mr. Andrew Anderson of Detmold Hill Passes Away. Mr. Andrew Anderson, aged 73 years, died at his home on Detmold Hill, Wednesday morning, March 17, at 11:30 o’clock, after an illness of fifteen months, during which time he suffered from a nervous affliction, which caused his death. Mr. Anderson was born in Kilsythe, Scotland, and came to America in March 1869, with his wife and three sons. He settled in Lanaconing and went to work in the mines, which occupation he had followed for many years in Scotland. With the exception of one year’s residence in Pekia, Mr. Anderson had lived on Detmold Hill ever since he came to Lanaconing. He continued to work in the mines of this vicinity until about nine years ago, when he retired and devoted his energies to gardening and farm work. About 18 years ago he leased a large tract of farm land on Detmold Hill from the Maryland Coal Company and during the last nine years he had tilled the soil, raised vegetables, and brought the products of his farm into Lanaconing for sale. He was a familiar figure on the streets of Lanaconing and many a good housewife still remembers his cheery countenance on market days. On February 17, 1889, Mr. Anderson’s first wife, who accompanied him from Scotland, died and two years later, on march 55 [sic], 1891, he married Mrs. Marion Murdaugh, who survived him. Since coming to America Mr. Anderson visited his old home in Scotland ??? occasions, the first being ??? and the second din ???? (unreadable) Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marion Murdaugh-Anderson; three sons as follows: Mr. William Anderson, of Lonaconing, and Messrs. John H. and Robert Anderson, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and three daughters, Mrs. Robert Glenn, Mrs. Alexander Riddle and Mrs. Gilbert Morton, all of Rock Springs. He is survived by one brother, Mr. Robert Anderson, of Rock Springs. A telegram announcing the death of Mr. Anderson was sent to Rock Springs, and pending a reply from his sons and daughters at that place, the funeral arrangements have not been complete when the Star went to press.—Lonaconing (Md.) Star. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 LEADING CITIZEN DIES OF PNEUMONIA J.W. McDougal Passes Away After An Illness of Only Five Days—Funeral Services Conducted on Saturday Friends of J.W. McDougal were shocked to hear of his death on Wednesday morning, after a short illness of five days. He was taken ill on Friday with pneumonia and his condition was serious from the beginning. On Tuesday he seemed somewhat improved after passing a fairly good night, but he grew weaker and passed away at 3 o’clock on Wednesday morning. The deceased was 34 years of age and was one of Rock Springs’ prominent business men, having been in the Rock Springs Pharmacy for a number of years. He leaves a wife, one little son and two sisters, both living in Victoria, B.C. The funeral services will be held from the home on Saturday afternoon, awaiting the arrival of one sister from British Columbia. Mrs. McDougal’s brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Christensen, of Salt Lake, arrived Thursday to attend the funeral. The family have the sincere sympathy of the community in this their hour of deepest sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 Former Newspaper Man Dead Wilbur E. Contant died at Lincoln, Nebr., on March 29th, where he had gone a month ago for the benefit of his health. The past year he edited the Fremont Republican at Lander. He has been in the newspaper field for the past twenty years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 Wreck Near Evanston No. 3 was wrecked at Castle Rock, a few miles west of Evanston, on Tuesday night, the cause of the wreck being a slide of rock, loosened by the recent melting snow. The wreckage caught fire and the mail and baggage cars and five passenger coaches were totally destroyed and two of the crew lost their lives, the firemen and baggageman, the latter being incinerated in the wreckage. The engineer was seriously injured. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 Laid to Rest The funeral of Conrad Wadak, whose untimely death on Friday morning shocked and surprised his many friends in this city, occurred from the McNulty undertaking parlors on Monday afternoon at 2.30. The deceased was a member of the Elks’ lodge and the services were conducted at the Elk Hall at 2 o’clock, after which they marched in a body to the undertaking parlors, about fifty attending, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.J. Barrett. A large number of friends of the young man who had known and loved him in life, paid a last tribute of love and respect to his memory. The deceased was 28 years of age and is survived by a mother living at Ashland, Wisconsin, a brother in Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother in Ashland, Wisconsin, both of whom attended the funeral services. A beautiful wreath of white roses tied with white ribbon was sent by the Elks. With the motto of the Elks, so filled with the essence of Christian charity: “The faults of our brother we write upon the sand; their virtues upon the tables of Love and Memory,” we commend him to his Maker, whose judgment is merciful. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 Old Resident Passes Away. John Chipp, age 76, died last Sunday about 4.15 o’clock after an illness of a few weeks. Funeral services were conducted from the residence on Monday afternoon, by Bishop Crookston. The body was taken to Ogden for burial, accompanied by the family, the deceased having lived in Ogden for many years before making his home in this city. He is survived by a wife, five sons, Henry, Arthur, Will, Wilard, John and a daughter Mrs. Agnes Myers of Evanston, Wyo., all of whom attended. The family have the sympathy of a large number of friends in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Taucher occurred from the Catholic Church on Monday morning, services conducted by Rev. T.J. Barrett. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children, who have the sympathy of a large number of friends. Interment was at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1909 Mrs. B.H. Smalley went to Kemmerer Tuesday to attend the funeral of her grandmother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 09, 1909 Death of Mrs. Murphy Friends of Mrs. Murphy, wife of Rev. Murphy, former Episcopal minister of this city learned of her death at her home in Payette, Ida., early last week. She is survived by husband and two small children, one two days and the other two years old. Her many friends were shocked and grieved to learn of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 16, 1909 Death of Little Child Death claimed little Harry Alonso Poston, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Poston, on the anniversary of its first birthday, Sunday, April 11, after a short illness, the little sufferer having had bronchitis. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F.C. Lewis at the home of the parents on Wednesday afternoon, his sermon taken from the sweet notes of a singing canary which was in a far away room in the house, but whose notes penetrated every room. Six little boys acted as pall bearers and the little form which had gladdened the home and hearts of these parents was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. The family has the sincere sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 16, 1909 The funeral of Jas. Neilson occurred on Tuesday afternoon from the Ace undertaking parlors. The deceased lived in Kemmerer where he was employed in the mine. He died at the hospital on Sunday of pneumonia. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 16, 1909 The funeral of David Cowen will be conducted from the Ace undertaking parlors today at 2 o’clock. The deceased was 74 years of age and had been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years but the cause of death was given as old age. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 16, 1909 Struck By Train While at work near No. 1, with a section crew, Antonio Calejaks, a Greek, was struck by a train last Sunday and instantly killed. He stepped from one track to avoid a freight from the east and did not see the passenger train which was going west. He was thrown over a freight and was found forty feet away. He was buried on Tuesday from McNulty’s parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 30, 1909 Death of Mrs. George Petersen Mrs. George Petersen died very suddenly on Tuesday evening at seven o’clock of heart trouble, at the age of 37 years. Her death came as a great shock to her family and friends as she was in her normal good health since the birth of a little daughter ten days before. She was eating supper with the family when she was suddenly taken ill and fainted, living only a few minutes without gaining consciousness. The deceased was born and raised in Rock Springs and her many friends are saddened on account of the passing away of one of their number who was a loyal friend and a devoted wife and mother. The funeral services were conducted at the home today at 2 o’clock by Rev. Lewis, assisted by Rev. Stringfellow. The deceased is survived by a husband, three children and a mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 30, 1909 Death of Pioneer Ranchman Mrs. F.C. Fisher brought in the news last Friday of the death of Wesley Bloom, who fell from a load of hay and broke his neck. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 07, 1909 Leo Wah, the Chinese waiter of the State Restaurant, who was shot by Marinus Lambert on April 4th, died in Salt Lake Thursday. Lambert who was arrested on the charge of felonious assault, is out on $3,000 bond. The deputy sheriff of Green River has gone to Opal to bring Lambert in when a murder charge will be filed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 14, 1909 Jury Dismissed The jury in the district court has been dismissed, only civil cases left for this week. Six of the men on trail will be sentenced to the penitentiary at Rawlins by the Judge this week. They are: E.T. Brown and H.H. Brewster, box car robbers; Dan Daley and James Johnson, box car robbers. Dan Banyon plead guilty to manslaughter; Orville Kyle, plead guilty to second degree murder. --- Laramie Boomerang no. 271 May 19, 1909 DISTRICT COURT AT GREEN RIVER …Dan Banyon, charged with murder in the first degree for killing George Henrich at Point of Rocks, last October, pleaded guilty of manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The case of Marias Lambert, charged with the murder of Lee Wah at Rock Springs, was continued until the next term of court and bail set at $5,000… --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 21, 1909 Father of Irrigation Dead. Clinton C. Hutchinson, known as the father of irrigation in the west, is dead at his home in Portland, Oregon, aged 75 years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 21, 1909 Mrs. F.C. Fisher returned from Chicago last Saturday, bringing with her the infant daughter of a niece, who died a short time ago in that city. The little child was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. They returned home Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 28, 1909 PASSING AWAY OF A BELOVED WOMAN First of a Large Family to be Called by Death—Is Survived by Ten Children all but one Attending the Funeral Mrs. David M. Muir died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Park last Sunday night. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon. The flowers were beautiful, the music impressive and the whole service and day seemed a fitting close to a noble and attractive life. To mourn her loss are the husband who for more than forty years had been her companion. Ten children, fifteen grandchildren and a host of friends. The children present at the funeral were Mesdames Park and McQuarrie and Miss Flora of Rock Springs and Miss Lizzie of Montpelier, Idaho; Jesse Ross of Pine Bluffs; Dan and Mrs. J.L. Flemming from Big Piney; Walter from Denver, Colo.; and David R. from California. The bereft husband before returning to his work, will spend a week or so with his daughter Jessie at Pine Bluffs. Mrs. Flemming will remain in town for several days. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 28, 1909 Card of Thanks. The undersigned wish to express their thanks to Local No. 2282, U.M.W. of A., and the people of Sweetwater generally who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. MRS. JOHN MULLIN AND CHILDREN --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 28, 1909 Card of Thanks. We wish to extend over heartfelt thanks to all those who assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother. DAVID MUIR AND FAMILY. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 28, 1909 Lena Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eb Allen of Olson, Wyo., died Monday morning of dropsy of the heart. The funeral services were held on Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 June 04, 1909 Fatally Injured in Mine. Roy Bates was so seriously injured in the mine at Superior on a runaway trip that he lived only a couple of hours after the accident. He is a young man and leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his untimely death. He had many friends in Superior all of whom accompanied the wife and his remains to Rock Springs on Wednesday. The funeral was conducted on Thursday afternoon attended by a large number of friends. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 11, 1909 Death of Father in the East W.H. Dearstyne was a city caller on Saturday evening spending Sunday with his brother at Superior. He reports the death of his father at Albany, New York in May, he and H.R. Dearstyne being at his bedside when death came. The father had been an invalid for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 30 June 18, 1909 Death of Son in Missouri. F.L. Turner received the sad news of the death of one of his sons last Saturday, at his home in Lebanon, Mo., resulting from an accidental shot. The boy, who is about ten years old, went with a number of other boys to a nearby stream to fish. The mothers had forbidden the boys to take a gun, but the one little fellow had one, which he said was not loaded. It got caught in the underbrush in some manner and discharged the shot entering into the abdomen of the Turner boy. Everything possible was done, but blood poisoning resulted, and the lad died shortly afterward. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 31 June 25, 1909 Death of Estimable Lady Mrs. D. Sullivan, wife of D. Sullivan, master mechanic of the Union Pacific between Rawlins and Ogden, died at Evanston last Thursday night. The body was taken to Ogden where the funeral occurred last Monday. Dennis Murphy of Rock Springs acted as one pallbearer. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 31 June 25, 1909 Death of Little Son of Anton Mongoni Rigo Mongoni, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mongoni, died Thursday morning at 4 o’clock at the hospital, following an operation for appendicitis. The little fellow was taken ill suddenly and his trouble was pronounced an extremely serious case of appendicitis, it being so far developed that the operation was of no avail. The lad was about twelve years old and an only son. Funeral services will be held at the Catholic church on Sunday morning at ten o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 09, 1909 BRUTAL MURDER OF UTAH RANCHER Supposed to Have Been Killed and Dragged to River Boat, and Turned Loose In Green River.—Supposed Murders Trailed to Rock Springs John Jarvie, a pioneer of the Brown’s Park country, was brutally murdered Tuesday, July 6th, at his ranch about a mile and a half above Bridgeport, Utah, on the Green River. Jarvie conducted a store on his ranch and was in the habit of keeping quite a considerable money on hand, which is supposed to be the motive for the crime. Two men are known to have left Rock Springs on July 4 for that vicinity, one a sheepherder, George Hood, who had formerly been an employee of Kendall & Whelan in the Brown’s Park region. These men are suspected of the crime and are being sought by the officers. Jarvie lived alone at the ranch, and on July 8 John Jarvie, Jr., a son, went to the ranch and found his father missing. In a search he discovered a pool of blood about twenty feet from the house, and also found a trail of blood leading to the river bank. Jarvie kept a ferry boat at the ranch, and the robbers had evidently put the body into the boat, cutting the rope and letting it drift down stream with the current. The murderers had stolen a horse and packed it with a quantity of provisions, including two Winchester rifles and a shotgun. The son followed their trail to a point about two miles from the house, where he found some of the provisions and one rifle and the shotgun. They were seen by sheepherders of Wm. King’s going through Clay Basin, both riding the horse, which was abandoned at the Gap this side of Clay Basin. King met them at Willow Springs and recognized Hood. They told several stories about their being in that country: one to the effect that they had tried to find Whelan to get work, and another that they had been to the Gottsche ranch and asked for employment but were refused. When Hood worked for Kendall & Whelan in that vicinity, he had been in the habit of visiting the Jarvie ranch and had on two occasions stopped over night. A suspect was arrested here Thursday, but was later turned loose. Up to the time of going to oppress the murderers have not been apprehended; however, we learned that two men were arrested in Rawlins today but whether they are the guilty men can not be ascertained. Mr. Jarvie is about seventy years old and is well known and like in this vicinity, having lived on the ranch where he was murdered for the past twenty-five years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 09, 1909 Death of Old Pioneer Edmund Clegg, one of the oldest pioneers of this place, died Wednesday, July 7, 1909. Mr. Clegg was born in Yorkshire, England, May 26, 1830. He entered the mines with his father in that country when between six or seven years of age, and continued to work in various capacities in the mines until a little after the close of the civil war in this country. He then came to America, worked in the mines of Virginia, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri until 1873 when he came to Rock Springs, where he has since resided. He was an active member in the Sweetwater County Pioneer Club, being its first and last President. Mr. Clegg is survived by a wife and several children and has many friends in this city, who deeply sympathise with them in their sad bereavement. The funeral will be conducted at the home of John Ramsey, 219 Fifth street, Saturday, July 10th, at ten o’clock a.m. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1909 JARVIE’S BODY RECOVERED The body of John Jarvie, who was murdered at his ranch on July 6, was found late Wednesday evening along the river about twenty miles below the ranch. The river is high and the boat had turned, letting the body into the river, where it drifted close to the bank and the shirt sleeve caught in the brush. The murdered man was shot twice, once in the neck and again in the back. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1909 JOHNNY LEE IS DEAD A little more than twenty years ago John Lee was born in Almy, Wyo. His parents brought him as a little child to Rock Springs, and here his life was spent. After a few years in school, at the early age of 12 or 13 years, he entered as an employee of the First National Bank of Rock Springs, and here his faithful services were continued until the accident which caused his death. He was hurt on Thursday evening, and with hope and prayer, yet fearing the dreadful consequences, his friends inquired constantly of welfare, until on Sunday morning, July 11th, at 3:40 a.m., he died. Johnny Lee is dead, was whispered in reverence through the streets, and a hush of sadness spread throughout the town. There were many mothers whose heart ached for his mother and many fathers whose heart ached for his father. There were sisters and brothers whose heart throbbed in sympathy with his sisters and brothers. Those under whose direction of by whose side he had worked felt as though a son, or a brother, had been taken from them, and with one accord there was grief for him and sympathy for his loved ones. How little can we do or say at such times, words seem empty and meaningless and yet we know that the sympathy and love of friends help to make the heavy crosses lighter, and so the writer of these poor words is only trying to express what is generally felt throughout this town and wherever John Lee was known. He was not a constant attendant upon his church services, after long hours of work through the week, his buoyant and energetic nature almost compelled him to be out in the open when Sunday came, and yet, he was to his church a true and loyal son, always taking a sincere interest in its welfare, and giving liberally towards its support. He did not have a chance to meet death as he would have done possessed of his faculties, but John Lee had no fear of death, though no doubt he had a dread of death, for God has purposely made the love of life strong in young hearts but he whose heart is clean has no fear of death when they must face it. Death, that strange mysterious thing, which all look for sometime, is made even more mysterious since its fatal arrows are launched at the brightest marks, young and brave and strong, he is yet out down even before the bud of youth has fulfilled the rich promise of manhood, but though so young he has not lived his life in vain. Many a brave and true heart has lived and died to all appearances unnoticed but the power of that life is not lost, for every pure and noble and unselfish man, however obscure or short his life may be, is helping to make other lives, greater and better and higher, and so his good deeds are not buried with the body that was laid to rest, for there is not a home in this community that is not influenced and blessed because of his brave young life. Here in Wyoming he lived and died, his day dawned here, and its fleeting hours full of the warm sunlight that made ???? ????? about him, sped all to quickly ????, and then his sun went down and the dark night settled at the close of day. Those who know him realize the full truth of the remarks above, that he has not lived in vain. The season of his life was short, yet its warm sunshine brought forth an abundant harvest of love and friendship from those about him and the good influence of his life will yield their fruits for generations yet to come, and he, though he was unable to accomplish all the high aims of his life here, has gone to receive a yet higher reward. The sculptor with his P?????’s ????? half hewn, may close his eyes in weariness, and wake to meet the white cold clay of his ideal flushed into beating life, and singing down the ways of Paradise. “The husbandman may leave the golden fruitage of his groves ungarnered, and upon the tree of life will find a richer harvest waiting for him”. So may Johnny Lee find the fulfillment of his ideals and his high aims in another world, where there is no Angel of Death and where there is no night. “For the Lord God shall give him light and he shall reign forever and ever.” R.S.S. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1909 Tony Kenzovich, a Montenegro, died in the hospital on Monday, after a severe attack of stomach trouble. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, attended by a large following of the society of which he was a member. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1909 Julius Junge and sister, Mrs. Hudson, received the sad news of the death of their brother, Jacob Junge, at Davenport, Iowa, and left Monday for that place to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 23, 1909 Daughter of the Confederacy Dead The funeral of Mrs. J. Addison Hayes, the daughter of the Confederacy, was held at her home in Colorado Springs on Tuesday of this week. The services were private and marked by their simplicity. The body was cremated in the Denver crematory and the ashes were placed in a metallic urn in a beautiful casket and the services held in the city, where a number of years of her life had been spent, and where she had endeared herself to its people. She was dearly loved in the South, where a loving tribute will be paid to her memory, where her remains will be laid in their last resting place this fall. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 July 30, 1909 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wassung died on Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday, having lived but three days. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1909 JAPANESE MEETS DEATH IN ATTEMPTED HOLDUP Killed by Japanese Clerk, From Whom He Demanded Money.—Otaki in Custody Pending Action of Prosecutor. Ko Otaki, a Japanese clerk in the store at No. 2 mine, shot and killed an unknown Japanese who attempted to hold up the store. Tom Nakamura, boss at No. 2 and this clerk were at work in their office. They were startled by the report of a couple pistol shots and were ordered to produce five hundred dollars or the man would fire. Five shots were fired by the culprit and Ko Otaki fearing that he would carry out his threat, fired two shots at him. One went in the shoulder, the other entered the abdomen killing him instantly. The affair happened sometime about midnight. The authorities were notified and the word went out that Tom Nakamura had done the shooting. He, with Ko Otaki, and three others who were aroused by the shots, were placed in jail. Tom Nakamura was released the next morning, while the three witnesses were held until after the inquest last night. The Japanese who was killed is a stranger in town, and the Japanese boys say he was a gambler and had no money. No name or clew could be found to disclose where he was from. He was buried on Wednesday. Ko Otaki is being held awaiting the action of Prosecuting Attorney Dunton, and it is left with him to decide as to a preliminary hearing. Should there be one, it is likely that nothing will be done, as he was justified in protecting himself. The Japanese miners here are a quiet lot of workmen and give no trouble, looking after the interests of each other. It was simply a case of self preservation, which is the first law of nature. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 13, 1909 THREE DEATHS IN FAMILY IN WEEK Mother, Daughter and Son Die Only Few Days Apart, Not Knowing of Others Mrs. Felix Hughes, died on Wednesday morning at the general hospital, following a paralytic stroke. She had been ill in the hospital for a couple of weeks, suffering from heart trouble, but was dismissed on Sunday much improved. On Monday her son, George was brought from Green River to be operated on for appendicitis, and was in a serious condition. Then came the news of the death of her eldest daughter, Mrs. Jones, in California, and the illness of her sister, Mrs. Gosling, in Ogden. The news caused the paralytic stroke which brought the end. The son George died on Thursday at one o’clock, leaving a wife and two children. Two sons, two daughters, a sister, Mrs. Gosling, and a brother, are left to mourn. The funeral of mother and son will occur on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home. This is indeed a sad series of fatalities, the death of three members of a family within such a short time of each other. They sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 13, 1909 Thanks Friends A letter was received by John McNulty from Mrs. S.L. Raines, at Grenville, Miss., thanking him and some of the people who were so kind to her after the death of her husband, Dr. S.L. Raines. The death occurred on the train between Carter and Granger, and the body was brought here to be prepared for shipment. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 13, 1909 Lewis Radley was killed at No. 10 mine on Friday morning about 10 o’clock by a fall of rock. The funeral will be held from the home at No. 4 on Sunday, August 15th at 3 o’clock. The deceased was a member of Local No. 2174. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 13, 1909 DIED—The 4 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hibler, on Monday, August 9th. The funeral occurred on Wednesday from the home at No. 4. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 27, 1909 Deaths. Lina, the eight months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Boyhonen, died on Monday, August 22nd. The funeral services were held on Tuesday at the home on the East Flat. August Wilson, seven months old, died on Friday, August 20th. Funeral services on Sunday from the home on Bridge avenue. Antonia Anderson, three years old, died at Superior on Sunday, August 15th. Funeral from McNulty’s parlors on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Homer Peterson of Montpelier, Idaho, died at the hospital on Tuesday night, a sufferer from typhoid fever. The body was prepared for burial and was shipped on Wednesday night to Montpelier, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Jensen. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 27, 1909 Killed by Explosion of Powder Jacob Staman of Hudson, a miner, was killed in a powder explosion at that place last Friday. He was getting powder out of the barrel and sparks from his cap lamp fell into the barrel, igniting the powder. The body was shipped here, where the funeral occurred on Tuesday. Deceased was a brother-in-law of John Mrak of this place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Committed Suicide John Salakka, a Finn, who came here recently from Michigan, committed suicide on Friday. Little was known of the man, and no cause could be found for the act. He was buried from Ace undertaking parlors, on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Called to Her Creator D.A. Preston was called to Olney, Ill., by a sad message last Saturday morning. Word came of the death of his mother in East St. Louis, on Friday. Mr. Preston left Saturday night, expecting to arrive at Olney, Ill., on Tuesday, where the funeral services were held on Wednesday. The deceased was an elderly lady, her age being about 81 years, and she had been in poor health for a number of years at the home of her daughter at that place. The death of the mother leaves just two children to mourn her loss, the daughter with whom she lived and D.A. Preston, and although the children had expected that the end was not far, are heartbroken, being reminded of her patience and mother’s love through all her illness. Mr. Preston was joined at Olney by his daughter and son-in-law. He will return next Monday for court at Evanston. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Card of Thanks We desire to express sour thanks to those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. John Burks. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Francis, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, died on Saturday of spinal paralysis. The funeral was held at the home on Monday, Rev. F.C. Lewis preaching the sermon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Mrs. C.L. Hogle Insane, Dies at Hospital Mrs. C.L. Hogle, the wife of a former well known moving picture man of this city, who has many friends in Cheyenne, died last week in an insane asylum at St. Peter, Minnesota. Her Cheyenne friends were much grieved when she lost her reason in this city a few weeks ago, and will be greatly shocked to hear of her death. She leaves two daughters, Marion, aged 13, and Dorothy, aged 9, who are being cared for by their aunt at Butte, Mont. Mr. Hogle will be remembered as the former manager of the Electric company and the proprietor of the Star and Orpheum theaters.—Cheyenne Tribune Mrs. Hogle visited in Rock Springs some few months ago at the time Mr. Hogle was interested in the Alhambra theatre, and while here, made many frieds, who will be sorry to hear of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Jacob Matson who was killed in No. 1 mine Friday, was buried on Sunday from the Finn hall. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Martha Ciethe, of Superior, seven and a half years old, died of typhoid fever last Tuesday at the general hospital, was buried from the McNulty parlors, on Thursday afternoon, Rev. F.C. Lewis performing the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1909 Instantly Killed in Mine Thos. Sheffield was instantly killed at No. 8 mine on Thursday morning. No one was near enough to see just how the accident occurred, but his mangled body was picked up on the tracks and its condition showed that many cars had passed over it. The deceased was a member of Local Union No. 2174. He was married only two months ago to Miss Hanna Reynolds, who has the deep sympathy of her friends. The funeral will occur tomorrow at the Episcopal church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Death of Mrs. Evell Mayes Mrs. Evell Mayes died at Pittsburg, Kansas, on Wednesday morning following an operation for cancer of the stomach. The body will be brought to this city for burial, the funeral to be held on Monday from the home of the sister, Mrs. W.E. Miller on Spruce street, Rev. F.C. Lewis preaching the sermon. The deceased is well known here having lived most of her life in this city. She was born in England 44 years ago. The husband and two children, Ethel Mathews and Archie Moore were with her when death came, and they will accompany the body here. Mrs. Mayes is the third of this large family to be called, the father and brother having died about two years ago. Besides the husband and two children, she is survived by three brothers, Joseph of this city, Garfield, of Kemmerer, John, of Washington, D.C., and three sisters, Mrs. W.E. Miller and Mrs. Wm. James, both of this city, and Mrs. Fred James of Salt Lake. All will attend the funeral except the brother in Washington. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Drowned In Bitter Creek Francisha Demaar, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Demaar, was drowned in Bitter Creek Thursday morning. The little girl was last seen by her mother about 9:30 when she took in some coal in a five pound lard bucket. She asked for something to eat and then went out to play as usual. R.A. Dykemen was coming across the bridge at the foot of the boarding house of Mrs. Caroline Bernardy about noon and he saw something in the water that resembled a child’s body. He and Mrs. Annie Heidel who came over the bridge just behind him, went down to investigate and at that time a little hand came up from the water and the body of the child was unfastened from the wire and rubbish where it was caught. Soon every mother in the neighborhood was at the scene of the accident, fearful for the safety of her child. The parents were summoned and the body was taken to Mrs. Bernardy’s, the nearest house, and later to the McNulty undertaking parlors. The funeral arrangements are not complete as we go to press. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Jeanette Anderson Dead Mrs. Jeanette Anderson died at the hospital last Monday night, at the age of 62 years. The funeral services were conducted at the Ace parlors on Wednesday afternoon, Bishop Samuel Crookston conducting the services. Elder S. Ward also spoke during the services. The deceased is survived by a husband. The deceased has lived in Rock Springs for the past twenty years and had suffered from rheumatism for a number of years, which was the direct cause of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Harriman Is Dead Edward H. Harriman, the railroad king, died at his home at Arden, N.Y. on Thursday at 3:35. With his death ends a life of wonderful attainments. From an errand boy in an office to an empire builder. The Union Pacific buildings in this city were draped in mourning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Death of Young Girl Died, at the home of her parents in this city Wednesday morning, Elizabeth Harris, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harris at the age of 14 years. The death of Elizabeth has cast a shadow over the community for most of her short life was spent among us, and the hearts of her school mates are sad, and friends are deeply sympathetic with the bereaved family, from whose fireside the light has gone, and the home which will be desolate without her presence, whose spirit has flown to Him who “carries the lambs to His bosom.” Rev. F.C. Lewis will conduct the funeral service today and the little form will be laid to rest at Mountain View cemetery. The ninth grade, of which she was a member, will attend in a body. “There is no death! The stars go down, To rise upon some fairer snore; And bright in Heaven’s jeweled crown They shine forever more.” --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Killed at Gunn John Chaloner who was killed at Gunn on Wednesday, will be buried on Saturday from the home on the West Flat at 1:30, with services at the Latter Day Saints’ meeting house at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Card of Thanks We desire to thank those who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our little daughter, Louise. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Cook. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Death of Old Resident Chas. Smith passed away last Sunday, September 5th, at the general hospital at the age of fifty years, after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was an old resident of Rock Springs and was a member of the Golden Eagles and the Odd Fellows lodges. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father. The funeral services were held at the home at No. 4 on Tuesday, Rev. F.C. Lewis preaching the sermon. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. Miss Patience Smith, a daughter, was ill in the hospital at the time of her father’s death, having gone through an operation for appendicitis. She is progressing favorably. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1909 Mrs. A. T. Chalice was called to Victoria, B.C., on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Kitty Walker. She will be better known to friends here as Miss Kittie Nulton. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 17, 1909 Willie Grimes, who died last Monday of pneumonia, was buried from the home of his parents on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 17, 1909 Mrs. Fred James, of Salt Lake city, attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Mays, and still remains visiting with relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 17, 1909 Natalia, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Visintainer died last Wednesday of rheumatism, and was buried from the Catholic church on Thursday, attended by the Golden Eagles. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 01, 1909 PROMINENT RAILROAD MAN’S LIFE ENDED Felix Levesque Succumbs Following An Operation At Ogden—Was Conscious Until the Last, Suffering Intensely Died at Ogden, Thursday Sept. 30, Felix Levesque, at the age of 62 years. A man of excellent habits and sturdy constitution, he had been actively engaged in his duties as agent of the Union Pacific depot until within a few days of his demise. He had been with the company for thirty-three years, thirty years of which time he had been agent in this city, meeting the conditions and situations of this position always with courtesy. His temperament was quiet and his speech candid, his courtesy gaining the confidence and respect of those about him. The deceased was taken to Ogden early in the week, where an operation was performed on the kidneys on Wednesday from which he did not rally, passing away at 6:17 the following morning, surrounded by his wife and family whom he had summoned. He was conscious until the last and suffered intensely. The funeral will be conducted at 9:30 from the home, with services at the Catholic church at 10 o’clock. The W.O.W. lodge will conduct the services at the grave. The deceased is survived by a widow, seven sons and three daughters, one daughter, Mrs. Eva Caron living in Marshall, Minn.; Mrs. W.C.C. Freeman, Arthur, Henry, Eugene, Alphonse, Charles, Willie, baby Josephine, all of this city, and Horace, of Superior. In the death of Mr. Levesque the company loses one of its most valued employees, and the city one of its staunchest citizens, and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family. --- Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Oct 18, 1909 Robert Anderson, a former resident of Lonaconing, died at Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sept. 9th. Mr. Anderson left Lonaconing in 1881 and settled at Rock Springs. He was the pioneer of a good sized colony of Conyites now in Wyoming. He was about 72 years old and a native of Kilsythe, Scotland, which country he left while yet very young. In the course of time he acquired some land near Rock Springs and built a ranch. Mr. Anderson leaves his wife, who is a sister to Mrs. Robert Marshall, of this place, one son and one daughter, both of Rock Springs. The deceased was a brother of the late Andrew Anderson, of Seldom Seen. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 10, 1909 Mrs. Anna Brown, who died Thursday, after a long illness, will be buried on Sunday afternoon from the Mormon church. Her son-in-law, Jessie James, will be in from Superior to attend the funeral. August McDugal will attend the funeral from Kemmerer. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jesse James, of Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 10, 1909 Mrs. John McIntosh a pioneer resident of the city, died on Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Stoddard. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, two daughters, Mrs. Robt. Stoddard and Mrs. John Noble, and a son, Wm. McIntosh of Superior, a brother, Herriot Riddle and a sister, Mrs. Neil Wise of this city. The funeral will occur on Sunday from the Methodist church at 1 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 24, 1909 Killed by Train The body of Herbert Orme was found in the east railroad yards on Tuesday night by the members of one of the freight crews. In company with James Duncan, he was walking between the tracks toward Van Dyke, going on a hunting trip. James Ducan, with badly frozen feet and his back covered with bruises, was found in No. 9 mine to where he crawled. When interviewed, Mr. Duncan stated that the last thing he remembered was the Gunn train passing, and when he recovered he found Orme lying dead. A light engine with a caboose passed immediately after the Gunn train and it is thought Orme was struck in the right shoulder by the entine and thrown ten or twelve feet against the south rail of the west bound track with sufficient force to crush in his skull. Mr. Duncan is badly bruised about the back and it was thought at first he was internally injured, but examinatiosn made by the attending physician, prove that his injuries are not serious. It is thought by some that the body of Orme was thrown against him with such force that this accounts for the bruises, but he is in such a bad condition that no definite information can be learned. The dead man was born in England 36 years ago, coming to Rock Springs about three years ago. He is survived by two sisters and seven brothers, two of the later, Jed and Richard, are living here. The funeral services will be held today at 1:30 o’clock, at the home of the brother, Jed Orme, near No. 9 mine, the members of local union 2293, of which he was a member, to attend in a body. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 24, 1909 Bright’s Disease Caused Death John Cundy, recently of Trinidad, Colo., who has been making his home with his son, Felix Cundy at No. 4, died at the hospital on Monday morning of Brights disease at the age of 60 years. He came to this country from England about 25 years ago and a few years after his wife was taken. Death has evaded the ranks of his family until three sons and three daughters have been taken, only one son, Felix, surviving. The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Ace’s undertaking parlors, Rev. P.R. Keplinger officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery. ---