Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 05, 1912 Stabbing Affray at Sweetwater Bernard Valdez, a Mexican, died at the hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, at 5:10 in the morning, as the result of knife wounds inflicted in a brawl at Sweetwater, the night previous. He was brought in from Sweetwater in an ambulance, the quarrel occurring about 12:45. Coroner McAllister held an inquest on Wednesday night and the case is said to be very much mixed up, and that the evidence was very contradictory. The dead man was stabbed in the side just under the left arm, and also on abdomen. Augustine Codines, a Mexican, is held for prosecution. He also was stabbed in the right side of abdomen and has a bad cut on one of his knees. Two Italians who were in the affray, are held for trial, one has a cut over they eye inflicted by a beer bottle, the other Italian being injured in the arm. All are under the doctor’s care but their injuries are not considered serious. The jury agreed that the cutting was done by one person, but whether the intention was to inflict the wounds on deceased, they did not know positively, but it was recommended that Augustine Codines be held for prosecution. The trouble started at a dance, and then more strife was encountered when the men went to House No. 70, where Joe Albertina and wife live. After the fray, the witnesses declare that they saw Codines make two stabs with a knife, which flashed in the light, it being bright moonlight, and that he then started to run and was found in Rock Springs next day. The doctors who examined the wounds of the dead man and the three others who were injured, declare the cuts were all made by the same knife, all of them being identical. Codines, the Mexican who is held for the death of Valdez, is thought to have stabbed himself at the time the witnesses saw the knife flash, but one peculiar part of the affair is that the wound in the flesh is perpendicular, while the cut in his overalls and undershirt is in opposite direction. The two Italians and the Mexican, Codines, will be held in the town jail until the preliminary hearing which will be held in about a week. The dead man was buried by the county on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 05, 1912 Death of D.W. Hopkins Died, at his home in our city, Monday, Jan. 1st, 1912, D.W. Hopkins, aged sixty-three, after an illness of only a few days, a sufferer from pneumonia. Deceased was born in Wales in April 1849, and had lived a life full of deeds of kindness and cheer. Left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father, are his widow, and three sons, Dave, William and Clifford, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Crocker of Green River, all of whom attended the funeral. Impressive funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Rev. Clark preaching the sermon. Flowers seem to be the best emblem to express love or sympathy, for we wreath them around the cradle, the marriage altar and the tomb, and the flowers offerings from friends were many and beautiful. Deceased had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past twenty years, and had been engaged in coal mining. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 05, 1912 Word was received here last week of the death of Mr. Tobin, of Sidney, Nebraska, leaving a comfortable fortune to his only son, Frank Tobin. Mrs. Frank Tobin was Miss Lizzie Walters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Walters. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 12, 1912 Young Women Instantly Killed Rock Springs people were horrified on Wednesday when they heard that Miss Hazel Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Cooper, was shot and instantly killed by Ed. Clark, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Erickson, a little before one o’clock. Mrs. Erickson was preparing to move to the home of her parents and she and Miss Hazel had been carrying small articles from the house during the noon hour. The boy, who worked at McDermott’s, roomed at the Erickson home and went up at noon to deliver some shoes that had been ordered by Mrs. Erickson, and also to pack his personal effects. The boy states that the shooting was accidental and that he had taken the gun from under the pillow of the bed and had been twirling it on his finger as he went to put it in a suit case, and it was accidentally discharge. After the young girl fell, he turned the gun upon himself and fired. The bullet struck a rib and glanced off, inflicting a wound, and while the young man is in the hospital, it is said his wound is not serous. There are many conflicting stories and rumors about this deplorable affair, but the truth of the cause of shooting cannot be decided until the inquest is held. The terrible affair has broken the hearts of two homes, and cast a gloom over the community. The dead girl was a favorite among her schoolmates, a sweet and lovable girl, and had been talking only that morning to her girl friends about the party she was planning for Friday at her home. She was eighteen years old on December 19. The young man is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, and was only seventeen years old. He had been employed at McDermott’s for some time, driving one of the delivery wagons. There is no reason known why the boy should shoot the girl intentionally, yet the feeling has been strong against the young man. The community can but suspend judgment and wait until the case has been further investigated. The terrible thing has been done, and in one home sorrowing relatives are mourning the loss of a daughter of the home, snatched from life when it was the sweetest and most full of promise. In the other home, is a heartbroken family sorrowing over the deed of the son, but like faithful parents, they are standing by the boy, giving him comfort and aid when he needs them most. The funeral services will be held from the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Lewis officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 12, 1912 New Hearse and Wagon Wm. Ace has a new hearse and undertaking wagon, which was received here on New Year’s day. It is finished in the latest style of silver grey and was used the first time at the funeral of David Hopkins, Jan. 4th. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 12, 1912 Killed by Mail Train Simeon Parriet, a coal miner, was killed by mail train No. 9, on Monday while returning from work at Vandyke mine and was within a mile of the depot when struck. He came here from Besseges, France, about eighteen months ago, and has a wife and two children in the old country, also two brothers-in-law in Rock Springs. The funeral services were held from the McNulty parlors on Thursday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 12, 1912 Mrs. J.R. Baxter, of Cheyenne, has arrived in town, summoned on account of the death of her sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 19, 1912 Obituary Miss Hazel Vye Cooper, whose untimely death occurred on Jan. 10th, was born in Rock Springs December 19th 1893, being at the time of her death, eighteen years and twenty-one days old. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Cooper, old residents of the town, having been here since the early 70s. The funeral services were held from the Congregational church, of which she was a member, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. F C Lewis preaching the sermon, giving as his text, "The Firm Foundation of God Standeth." Deceased was a member of the Junior class, and also of the High School Glee Club, the members of the club having charge of the music during the services. Miss Grace Park Sang, "Face to Face," and the Glee club two hymns, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," and "Thy Will Be Done." Many beautiful flowers were sent. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 19, 1912 Coroner Holds Inquest Coroner McAllister held an inquest on Tuesday afternoon to investigate the killing of Miss Hazel Cooper on Jan. 10th Seven witnesses were called and the testimonies were very conflicting, the length of time between the two shots and just where the people in that part of the house were at the time of the shooting, were the points most confused. One witness stated positively that the door between the hall and dining room was left open after the first shot, while another one said the door never was opened until after both shots had been fired. For the most part the witnesses said the shots were very close together. Mrs. Erickson stated that Clark had threatened her the night before if she attempted to go away on the train as she had planned. When asked if she thought the shot was intended for her, she said she thought it was intended for both. No noise or quarreling was heard before the shooting by any of the witnesses. The witnesses were Dr. Edwards, who was called after the shooting, Tom Hanks, Mr. Nevin, Harry Parker, Jr., Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. Erickson, and Mr. Sawyer. The jurymen, Messrs. John Park, Burt Young, and D. F. Morris, gave a verdict, that the girl came to her death by a gun shot wound, said gun being in the hands of the boy known as William Ed Clark. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 19, 1912 Death of Mrs. John McTee Mrs. John McTee passed away on Monday, Jan., 15th, age 23 years and eleven months, leaving a little daughter of eleven days. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ross, and was married to John McTee, February 7th, 1905. Four children were born, three boys and a little daughter, for whom the mother gave her life. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. F. C. Lewis officiating. Interment at Mountain View cemetery. Deceased was born in 1888 in Rock Springs and has lived here all her life, and where she has a wide circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 19, 1912 J. S. Fredrick Succumbs to Pneumonia J. S. Frederick, who recently came here from Cheyenne, died at the hospital on Wednesday, after only a few days illness with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick were here for awhile a short time ago and Mrs. Fredrick returned to Cheyenne, and was to have been joined by her husband. Word was sent to her of his illness, and the second wire was that he was dead. Mrs. Frderick not having time to reach here before the death message came. Deceased was a member of the F.O.E. No 30, and the lodge took charge of the funeral arrangements, which will be held this afternoon from the McNulty undertaking parlors. Interment at Mountain View. The case is especially sad as the couple were practically strangers in the city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 19, 1912 Larry Quealy Dead Larry Quealy, brother of P. J. Quealy, died at Los Angeles, California, last Sunday where he went for the benefit of his health. Deceased was one of Wyoming's pioneers, having been prominent in politics for years, served in the Eighth Territorial legislature, elected from Carbon County in 1884. Was territorial committeman for the Democrats. He was born in South Ireland and was 54 years of age. Funeral arrangements are not completed but interment will be at Laramie probably Saturday where the parents and a brother are buried. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 19, 1912 Former Resident Killed in Snowslide Pete Stevens, a former resident of Rock Springs, met death in a snowslide at Corral Creek, about eighteen miles from Kemmerer, last Sunday. Mr. Stevens was engaged in a logging contract and left his family that morning and starned for timber. He was assisted by a young lad who also lost his life. They met a four horse team at the forks of the road, and as they had only a single team, the other man was asked to take the lead. They cut deep into the soft snow on the sidling road about fifty feet above the bottom of the ravine, loosening the support for the snow on the side hill which extended up for half a mile or so, Stevens driving about sixty feet behind. The first party heard a rumbling, and looking around could see the rear outfit going down with the slide, which kept widening until it caught the rear end of the forward outfit, lifting it from the trail. They went back to assist the unfortunate ones. Stevens in sliding was caught round the trunk of a large tree and only the top of his head was visible. He was taken out and it was found that a piece of the wagon box about 4 inches wide had been driven thro his abdomen. He was carried to safety, but urged them to hunt for his companion. They were unable to locate the other man and took Stevens to the home of a friend and called a doctor. A party of men hunted for Max and found him under ten feet of snow packed hard, dead. One of the horses was found first, erect and alive under two feet of snow, standing on its mate which was dead. Stevens lived about ten hours. The funeral occurred at Kemmerer on Tuesday. He leaves a wife and two children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 26, 1912 Death of Mrs. Thos. Rolando Mrs. Thos. Rolando passed away at Ogden last Monday morning, following an operation, dying on the operating table. The body was brought here from Ogden and the funeral was held from the home of a brother, B. Cerreto, Thursday afternoon. Deceased is survived by her husband, one sister, Mrs. Succo Erminia, and a brother, B. Ceretto. The funeral was largely attended, the deceased having been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 23 years, where she was known and greatly respected by a large circle of friends among the American people as well as her own people, the Italians. About two years ago they moved to Sweetwater, where they have been conducting a boarding house. B. Rolando, a brother, from Ophir, Colo., attended the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 26, 1912 C.N. Sunada was in from Superior this week, a witness in the Japanese murder case. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 26, 1912 Murder at Superior In the case of the state against T. Kawhato, whose preliminary hearing was before the justice of the peace, found sufficient facts to bind the Japanese miner, T. Kawhato, over to the next term of district court in May on charge of murdering another Japanese miner, Kywa at Superior on Monday, Jan. 15th. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 26, 1912 The funeral of Wm. Patterson of Vandyke, whose death occurred last Sunday, was held from the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was the father of Jos. Patterson, who recently lost his wife, and was 77 years old. There are two daughters and three sons, who with their mo(tear in paper) left to mourn the loss of (tear in paper) father and husband. The mother is reported to be very ill at her home. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 February 02, 1912 Obituary Mrs. C.W. Simpkins passed away at the Wyoming general hospital on Saturday morning, at 6:10 o’clock. The deceased was born at Plains City, Utah, and was twenty-five years old at the time of her death. Death came following an operation for appendicitis which occurred on Wednesday, and was unexpected, as she seemed to be in a favorable condition and was cheerful and knew her husband and father. Friday night word came to the husband and father to go to the hospital, that she was sinking. Her vitality seemed to go all at once and she sank rapidly, and died at 6:10. Left to mourn her sad death are her husband, little daughter, mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cottle, and a brother, all of whom attended the funeral. Funeral services were conducted from the Mormon church on Monday afternoon, with Bishop Crookston conducting. Deceased had been in Rock Springs six years, coming directly here after she and Mr. Simpkins were married at her home. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 February 02, 1912 Rev. Father Lynch of Evanston died Friday, Jan. 26, on the train on his way to Salt Lake. His remains will be taken to California for burial. Rev. M.J. Kelly went to Evanston to take charge of the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 February 02, 1912 The body of P.J. Quealy’s young son, who died here sixteen years ago, was removed form here to Kemmerer on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 09, 1912 YOUNG MAN TAKES CARBOLIC ACID His Money Gone and Out of Employment He Gets Carbolic Acid and Takes It To Saloon and Asks For Glass of Water, Empties It And Then Drink Poison Victor Lanquist, a young man about 23 years of age, lies dead at the morgue, as the result of a deadly portion of carbolic acid which he drank on Saturday night at the Depot Saloon. The deceased was supposedly a sheepherder and came here about a month ago, from Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was out of employment and had been drinking rather hard. He was notified by the city authorities that he must either get work or move on. He secured a bottle of carbolic acid containing about three ounces and went into the Depot saloon and asked the bartender for a glass of water. The bartender reached for a water glass, but he insisted on having a small glass. He held up the glass under the bar, and it is supposed that he emptied the water in the cuspidor and then filled the glass with the acid as it was thought he drank over an ounce. He raised the glass and said he was going to drink its contents and was “Going over the hill,” and then said he had drank poison. He fell to the floor in convulsions before bystanders realized what he meant. The county physician and another physician were summoned and worked with him, but he was too far gone. His mouth was badly burned and he was frightfully burned internally. He made the statement that “he had been driven to this.” He has a sister in Idaho Falls and another one by the name of Allen, at Great Falls, Montana. A part of a letter was found which he had started to write before he purchased the poison which said: “Dear Sister:--I have killed myself” and had not finished the letter. The sisters were both notified but could not come, and wired instructions for burial here. He was going under an assumed name, but no one knows anything further about him. It is said he had refused a job and did not seem to care to work. Despondency is probably the cause of his suicide. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 09, 1912 Mrs. Wm. Firmage Jr., a former resident of Rock Springs, died last Saturday afternoon at her home in Ogden. Left to mourn her loss are a husband and two little daughters. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 16, 1912 Another Death by Suicide Peter W. Sorensen was found dead last Sunday about eight miles southwest of the Fourteen-Mile ranch, about 2:30 in the afternoon, the body being found by Louis Jones. Sorensen was last seen alive Wednesday, Feb. 7th, about 3:30 p.m., by Arthur McMinn, in his sheep wagon in Fourteen-Mile valley. Sorensen had been in Rock Springs from about the first of the month until this time, and had been drinking hard. He went out to McMinn’s camp to visit, the latter going out with his sheep on the 7th, leaving Sorensen in camp. Upon his return he found that his visitor had gone and that a 32-40 calibre rifle was also missing. The rifle was found near the dead body in a wash near Pilot Butte on White mountain, with a shoe string tied tight around the lever to force the safety pin, so the gun would sure go when he pulled the string. The bullet entered the right temple, came out back of the left ear, making a hole about three inches large. He was about 28 years old and his home was in Moroni, Utah, where a brother, Andreas, and a cousin live, both of whom came and took the body home, leaving on No. 3 Wednesday evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 16, 1912 Death of Young Man Louis Bartholomew, eldest son of Mrs. O.W. Larsen, died on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock, at the hospital, following an operation which was performed on Tuesday. The young man lived in Brigham, Utah, and was taken ill about two weeks ago, sending for his mother to go to him. Mrs. Larsen brought him home with her and he was taken to the hospital. It was thought at first he was suffering from pleurisy, but physicians here, decided an operation was imperative and abscess having formed in his side. He came through the operation all right, but had not strength enough to pull through. His wife came on Tuesday and was with him when he died. Left to mourn his death, are his wife, his mother, Mrs. O.W. Larsen, and a sister, Mrs. J. Tuttle. The body will be taken to Brigham for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 23, 1912 Si Edwards, one of the men hurt in the Quealy mine explosion, died of his injuries at the hospital on Thursday. His parents came from Rawlins and took the body home where the funeral will be held from the Mormon church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Death of Old Resident George Harris, an old resident of Rock Springs, died at Rockville, Colorado, on last Friday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Hansen. His sons, Tom, George and James, and his son-in-law, Joe McTee, went to Colorado Saturday and returned Wednesday with the body. Funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joe McTee at No. Four, on Thursday afternoon. Deceased has suffered from asthma for a number of years and went to Colorado sometime ago in the hope that the change of climate would benefit him. He was a highly respected citizen and a good father, and the bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Deceased was born in Wales in 1843; was married to Miss Hanah Coleman in 1870. Fifteen children were born, only six now living. He came to this country and settled first in Illinois, and then to Rock Springs in 1890, which has since been his home. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Obituary or Harry Orme Harry Orme was born twenty-three years ago in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England. He came to this city June 30th, 1911. Friday morning last, about 6 o’clock he was in a collision in No. 9 mine. The mine car in which he was riding met a motor car, head-on and at that time he received injuries from which he died about twenty-four hours after, at the hospital, where he was taken after the accident. Left to mourn his death are two brothers here, Jed and Richard, and four brothers and two sisters in the old country. Another brother, Herbert, was killed by a train near VanDyke in December 1909. Harry was a young man of sterling qualities and has many friends who mourn his untimely death. Funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Jed Orme on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F.C. Lewis preached the sermon. Mesdames Conrad and Lewis and Messrs. Davis and Ace provided the music. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Harry Hines and Dutch Reeland of Superior, are home from Ohio where they were called two weeks ago by the death of a brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Mrs. Anna Bell of Green River was called to Denver two weeks ago by the serious illness of her daughter Maria. She died in one of the Denver hospitals last Friday and was buried there Sunday. Mrs. Bell is expected home soon, also her son Will who went to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Attorney James McCracken, of Ogden, was a visitor here this week. He and Judge Corn, of Ogden, represent the widow of Harry Spendlow in her suit at Ogden for damages for the death of her husband in the VanDyke mine of the Central Coal & Coke Co., in October last. Judge Corn was formerly Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Wyoming. Mrs. Spendlow resides here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Killed by Train Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Van Horn were killed at Mahoney Cut, a mile and a half west of Rye Butte, on Wednesday at 3:25 o’clock. They were struck by train No. 10, eastbound, and the man was thrown on the track and was badly cut up. The woman was killed from the blow, as her body was not badly crushed. Two letters were found on them, one addressed to Mrs. Bert Sherman, Teralta, Cal., the other to Mr. Rawlin Ramsey, San Diego, Cal. A wire was sent by the coroner to Mrs. Sherman, who sent word she had no means for burial, and gave instructions to wire a daughter in Pueblo, Colo. No address was given and the coroner has wired for address. Bodies will be held for several days for instructions. The dead man and woman were walking from Green River to Granger. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1912 Man Found Dead Unknown man was found dead one mile east of Green River depot at 8 o’clock this morning. There were no papers to give a clew as to his name or where he came from. He is described as being very poorly dressed; eyes blue; sandy hair; old light soft hat; brown coat with black stripe; soft gray shirt; two pairs overalls; shoes badly worn. Height about 5 feet 9 inches; weight between 150 and 160 pounds. He was found on an ash dump at the side of the track, and it is supposed he died from the sulphuric acid fumes from a burning pile of cinders. Coroner will hold no inquest and he will be buried here tomorrow. --- Green River Star no. 30 March 01, 1912 HOMELESS COUPLE KILLED Old Couple While Endeavoring to Walk from this City to Granger, Killed by Passenger Train. Two persons, a man and woman, were instantly killed at 3:25 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by being struck by train No. 10 of the Union Pacific a few miles west of Green River. The dead are supposed to be W.G. Van Horn and wife of San Diego, Cal. The couple were walking along the Union Pacific tracks at a place called Mahoney's Cut, about seven miles from Green River, when a west-bound freight train approached. The railroad is double-tracked at this point, and they stepped over to the east-bound rails, apparently not seeing the swiftly approaching passenger train, which was running at a speed of about thirty miles an hour. Before the engineer was able to sound a warning whistle the pair were struck by the right side of the pilot of No. 10 with such violence that they were hurled against the freight train and instantly killed by the force of the impact. Both trains were stopped as quickly as possible, but life was extinct when they reached the unfortunate people. Identification was made through the express agent at this place, who said two suit cases marked "W.G. Horn" had been shipped by the man from Green River to Granger the morning of the accident. Also aiding in the identification were several postal cards and letters address to people in San Diego and vicinity and signed "Mother," which leads to the belief that the people were formerly located in that locality. Efforts are being made by the authorities to locate relatives of the deceased before any arrangements are made for the disposal of the remains. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 08, 1912 Sudden Death of Chas. Swanson The many friends of Chas. Swanson were shocked to hear of his sudden death on Wednesday at the hospital at 1 o’clock. He had been ill but a few days, and had come down from his room above the South Pass saloon, which he owns, on Tuesday night to check up his cash register. Very early on Wednesday his condition grew worse and it was thought best to take him to the hospital and he dressed and walked down to the ambulance. At 1 o’clock the news of his death was sent from the hospital, pneumonia the fatal malady. Deceased was 51 years old and has lived in Rock Springs for the past twenty years where he has accumulated a comfortable competence. He came over from Sweden thirty years ago. He is survived by a son Carl, twelve years old, and a sister, Mrs. Johnson, living in Denver, and who arrived on Thursday with the son, with whom he lives. Mr. Swanson was a member of the Eagle and the B.P.O.E., and the funeral services will be held at the Elk’s home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, interment at Mountain View cemetery. Deceased has a son buried in Rock Springs, his wife who died about two years ago, is buried at Lander. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 08, 1912 Neels, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ranta, died at the home of his parents in Reliance last week, after a short illness. He was brought to town and the funeral services were conducted from the Finn church last Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 08, 1912 Card of Thanks We desire to thank those who showed us so much kindness at the time of the death of our brother. MRS. A.E. ROBINSON, MRS. EDNA TURNER --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 08, 1912 Annie, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rockaviage, of Reliance, died at her home last week from heart trouble. She was brought to town and the funeral was held on Sunday. --- Wind River Mountaineer no. 20 March 15, 1912 DEATH OF HON. CHAS. SWANSON The people of this community were greatly shocked on Wednesday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Hon. Charles Swanson, at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city. Mr. Swanson had been ill for a few days and early Wednesday morning he was taken to the hospital suffering with a slight attack of pneumonia. His condition was not considered critical and it was thought he was in a fair way to recovery when the end came shortly after twelve o’clock at noon. Mr. Swanson was one of the most prominent men in this section of Wyoming, and his many friends throughout the entire state will regret his death. He was a prominent member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Swanson held many positions of honor and trust at the hands of the people, being for two terms a member of the City Council of Rock Springs, and for two terms he was a member of the Wyoming Legislature, representing Sweetwater county. Charles Swanson was born October 7, 1860, in Tjeilmo Ostergottan, Sweden, and when he had attained the age of eighteen years he came to America. He first located in Wisconsin and two years later removed to Colorado, where he remained until 1885. He went to South Pass remaining there two years and in 1887 came to Rock Springs. He remained a resident of Rock Springs until about four years ago when he moved to Lander, remaining there and at South Pass until last summer, when he again returned to Rock Springs. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, at two o’clock, from the Elks Home, with services at the Congregational church. –Miner. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 15, 1912 Card of Thanks We desire to extend our thanks to the many friends, for their sympathy, and expressions of condolence, during our recent bereavement, the death of our father and brother. Also to the B.P.O. Elk’s, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Bartenders International Union No. 436, for respects shown. CARL SWANSON, MR. AND MRS. J.T. JOHNSON --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 15, 1912 Al Morton was down from Granger Sunday to attend the funeral of Chars. Swanson. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 15, 1912 Angus McDougal was down from Cumberland last Sunday to attend the funeral of Charles Swanson. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 22, 1912 Found Dead In The Creek Peter O. Peterson was found dead in Bitter Creek on Sunday afternoon about 2 o’clock about seventy-five feet above the bridge on M St., on the north side of the creek. Peterson came here from Cumberland where he had worked in the mines. A statement was found on his person showing that he had drawn his time about the first of the month. Nothing else was on his body. His hands were tied with a pair of suspenders with a play of about fourteen inches. No marks were on his body excepting a scratch or two, which is said to have been on him when he came here. He was last seen alive about two o’clock Saturday morning, and it is supposed he must have wandered about that night and fallen in the creek as he had been dead for some time. He has a daughter, Mrs. C.J. Williams, living at Grand Canon, Arizona, and a son, Christ, living at Dalier, Mont., also a single daughter living in Los Angeles. Word was sent to the son in Montana of the fate of his father. Funeral services were held on Thursday, the Cumberland Local No. 2337 paying the funeral expenses, he having been in good standing in this local. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 22, 1912 Killed in No. 2 Mine John Derbyshire was killed in Central Coal & Coke company mine on Monday by a fall of coal. The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. John Smith on E street, with services at the Congregational church, Rev. F.C. Lewis preaching the sermon. Deceased came lately from England and is survived by a wife and two children. The funeral services were largely attended, those in line from Local 2282 alone, numbered 250 members. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 05, 1912 Passing Away of Respected Citizen J.M. Anderson passed away on Tuesday morning, April 2nd, after an illness of only two days, with pneumonia. This news comes as a great shock to the many friends of the dead man, as it was not thought his illness was serious. He had been down town on Saturday attending to business matters in connection with the South Pass saloon which he had just purchased, and which deal not was entirely consummated. Deceased was born in Kilsyth, Scotland, forty-five years ago, and came to this country when three years old, living with his parents at Lonaconing, Md. He came to Rock Springs about thirty years ago and worked in No. 1 mine as a driver, later being advanced to boss driver. In a short time he became interested in the liquor business and sheep business. He was married to Miss Martha Jack twenty-two years ago, and several children were born of this union, three of whom are living. Left to mourn his untimely death are his wife and three children, Martha, Robert and Mildred; his mother, Mrs. Rob’t Anderson, and a sister, Mrs. E.J. Glaser. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon, at the residence at 402 B street. Miss Martha arrived on Wednesday night from California, where she had been attending school, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. James arrived from Salt Lake. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 05, 1912 Well Known Lady Dies Word reached this city this morning of the death of Mrs. Michael Quealey, at her home at Elk mountain Thursday, in her sixty-eighth year of her age. She came west with her husband in 1869 and has since been living here, going to Elk mountain ahead of the railroad. Mrs. Quealey leaves a husband, five sons, John, Michael, Lawrence, Thomas and Niles and one daughter, Mrs. Robt. Jack of Rock Springs. The sons were present at the death of their mother. The remains will be brought to this city and the funeral occurred from the Catholic church at 9 o’clock Monday morning, with interment in the Catholic section of the city cemetery. Many friends are left to mourn the demise of this excellent lady and pioneer of Wyoming.—Laramie Republican. Mrs. Robt. Jack left for Laramie on Thursday to be present at the funeral of her mother. Mrs. Quealy was a resident of Rock Springs thirty-four years ago, when Mr. Quealy was stable boss here. He is the eldest brother of P.J. Quealy of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 05, 1912 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Quigley died on Thursday afternoon. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Mormon church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 05, 1912 The father of Supt. Blakesley died at his home in New York state, Sunday last. Mr. Blakesley, Sr., was a man 84 years of age and he had retained all of his faculties until the last few weeks. --- Rock Springs Adviser-News no 48 Apr 9, 1912 Passed Away Janett, the little three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McIntosh, passed away on Sunday evening at 4:35. Little Janett had been a great sufferer for the pst five weeks. Everything was done to aid her but it was unavailing. She will be greatly missed, not only in her home but to everyone who knew her. Services were held at the home on Monday afternoon by Rev. T. Gordon. The body was taken to Rock Springs in charge of E. W. Ace. Mr. and Mrs. MacIntosh has the entire sympathy in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 12, 1912 Death of John Reynolds Patrick Rogan received a telegram Wednesday from Salt Lake, stating that John Reynolds, his son-in-law, died at the Holy Cross hospital on Tuesday night. Frank and Charlie Rogan left for Salt Lake on Wednesday night to be present at the funeral. Mr. Reynolds formerly lived here where he was associated with H.H. Edgar in the carpenter and lumber business. He was married to Miss Margaret Rogan, the eldest daughter of Patrick Rogan. The Salt Lake Tribune has the following article: “John L. Reynolds of Newhouse, Utah, died last night at 8:15 o’clock at the Holy Cross hospital, where he was taken for treatment following an accident at Newhouse, April 1, in which his leg was broken. The immediate cause of death is said to have been pneumonia, which developed last week. He was 63 years of age and was a native of Kansas, where he was born March 13, 1849. He is survived by Mrs. Reynolds, two sons, William J. and John M. Reynolds, and two daughters, Margaret M. and Genevieve Reynolds, all of Newhouse”. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 12, 1912 Mrs. John Hazelett Dead Mrs. John Hazelett died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Francis on Bridge avenue, last Friday, after an illness of a couple of months. She underwent an operation about two months ago and has been sick every since. She was the only daughter of Mrs. Taylor of Sweetwater, and was 43 years old at the time of her death. The funeral was held on Monday from the Episcopal church, the Women of Woodcraft, of which order she was a member, attending in a body. She is survived by her husband and her mother, Mrs. Taylor. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 19, 1912 Sara May Penfield of Wamsutter, died at the hospital last Sunday after a two week’s illness. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 26, 1912 WAS NOT SUICIDE Sudden Death Of Wm. Belline Due To Heart Failure. Aged Tower Watchman Familiar Figure For Many Years. The familiar face of Wm. Belline, who for the past nine years has been tower watchman at the main crossing, will be seen no more. He passed away on Wednesday, aged 63 years, dying alone in his little cabin on the creek. He worked until the evening of Tuesday, and was apparently in good health. Wednesday a friend went in about 5 o'clock in the evening to take him a bowl of soup and found him dead. He was quite cold and stiff, and had probably died during the night before. The deceased has a brother at Pinedale but he could not be located. Funeral services were held at the McNulty parlors on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. There is a rumor about town that the old gentleman took carbolic acid, causing his own death, but the physician who was called, declared it heart failure. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 10, 1912 Criminal Proceedings District Court …Ed. Clark charged with murder in the first degree, plead not guilty but later changed his plea to manslaughter, which plea the State accepted. …T. Kawabata charged with murder in the first degree. Case now being heard. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 10, 1912 Jim Sarlos died at the hospital Monday, after suffering several months with a broken back. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1912 Killed In No. 8 Mine Chas. Begler was killed in No. 8 mine on Wednesday morning shortly after seven o’clock. He was on his way out of the mine when he met the trip coming down. The cars passed over his chest, crushing out his life. The right leg was broken in two places, the left on in one place and the left arm was broken. Funeral services were held this afternoon from Ace’s parlors, Rev. Lewis officiating. A cousin, John Anderson, and Fred Wall and John Lind of Superior made the funeral arrangements, he having no other relatives here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1912 Mrs. Hugo Gaennslen Dead Mrs. Hugo Gaennslen, wife of the Mayor of Green River, died at her home on Tuesday. Deceased spent the greater part of her early life in Rock Springs, going from here to the University at Laramie. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, her father, Thos. Whitemore, and mother, Mrs. Stevens of Sweetwater. Funeral services were held on Thursday, quite a number of friends going down from here to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1912 Wm. Patton of Ely, Nev., is visiting at the John Baird home, and also visiting his little son, whose mother, Mrs. Jessie Baird Patten, died here over a year ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1912 Eino Hekkanen died at the hospital on Tuesday of peritonitis. He was brought from Cumberland in a very serious condition. He was buried from the Ace parlors on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1912 Mrs. H. Lichtenstein got a telegram Wednesday morning, telling of the death of her brother, David Pollock, who lived at Morgan Park, a suburb of Chicago. No particulars were given and she is anxiously waiting a letter. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 24, 1912 In Memorium Miss Sarah Rawley, died in the hospital at Salt Lake, Saturday night, May 18th, after a lingering illness, a patient sufferer from Bright’s disease. Deceased was born in Scipio, Utah, where the greater part of her life was passed. She spent a few years at Paradox, Colorado, coming to Rock Springs about eighteen years ago, where she has since been engaged in the millinery business, making her home with her sister, Mrs. Bert Young. Deceased has been in poor health for a number of years, the winter a year ago having been passed with her brother in Paradox, Colorado, in the hope that the change would benefit her health. She returned to Rock Springs to find that her strength was not permanent, and a change was made to Salt Lake. For the past eight months she has been bed fast the greater part of the time, only her great hope of improvement pulling her through severe attacks. All the care and attention of her devoted sister, and friends could avail nothing against the decree of the Master, but rather made her life comfortable and as free from pain as was possible. The journey of her life spans forty-two years, in whose path are many deeds of kindness and cheer, these to be remembered by those left behind, allaying the bitterness of the parting. The last nine weeks of her illness her suffering was intense, and God in His mercy took her to Him. Left to mourn her loss, is her father, of Scipio, Utah, who attended the funeral, her sister, Mrs. Bert Young of this city, and a brother living at Paradox, Colo., who was not able to attend the funeral. The services were held at the Catholic church on Wednesday morning at ten thirty o’clock, attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. The pall bearers were, Messrs. J.H. Anderson, Jno. Park, Gus Anderson, A.F. Neuber, Emil Jensen and Dr. Shafer. Music was furnished by Mesdames Clark and Thayer, Miss Skeed singing Mass. The flowers were many and beautiful but not more peaceful than the face which rested among them, and thus will we leave her, remembering her as we last saw her, reposing among the flowers. She will be missed from the home of her sister and from the circle of friends where we have been so used to seeing her. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 24, 1912 A BOARD OF INQUIRY Convened at Rock Springs, Wyoming, Wednesday, May 22nd, 1912, To Investigate Into The Killing Of One H. Matsouka, Section Laborer At Thayer Junction On May 20th. Rock Springs, Wyo., May 22nd, 1912 We, a board of inquiry convened at Rock Springs, Wyo., Wednesday May 22nd, 1912 to investigate the killing of a section laborer, H. Matsouka, at Thayer Junction, at 11:50 a.m. May 20th, 1912 find the following: That he came to his death by being struck by pilot beam of engine 149, train number 17, engineer Thomas Ogden, conductor. Marks while walking between the west bound main track and the passing track near the ends of the ties of the westbound main-line; that the engineer sounded his whistle for the station about one hundred yards est of the point of accident, that bell was being rung by the automatic ringer; that his death was due to his own negligence and that no blame can be attached to the Union Pacific Railroad Company or its employees. D.F. Morris, Merchant, Rock Springs, Wyoming. H.Van Deusen, Cashier, Rock Springs National Bank. John F. McNulty, Undertaker, Rock Springs, Wyoming. F.W. Bower, Claim Adjuster, Union Pacific Railroad Co. F.H. Smith, Assistant Superintendent, Union Pacific. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 24, 1912 E.M. Oliver and son Edward, left for Plattsmouth, Neb., Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Oliver’s mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 May 31, 1912 Third Death In Six Months The nine year old son of Joseph Paterson died at the hospital on Tuesday night of brain fever. This is the third death in the family in the last six months, his wife having died last fall and his father in January. His mother is very ill at the present time and his cup of sorrow is overflowing. The funeral will be held from the Congregational church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Lewis officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 07, 1912 Death of Mrs. Nellie Brown Mrs. Nellie Jones Brown died at the hospital Sunday morning of tuberculosis, having been confined to her bed but a short time. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lewis at the Congregational church on Wednesday morning. Deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Dan Jones and was raised in this city where she has friends who are sorry of her death. She has been away from here since her marriage seven years ago. The mother, who has been very ill, was able to attend the funeral. Mrs. Myrtle Buckle and Mrs. Gwendolyn Harrett, sisters of the deceased, have been here about a week, and were at the sister’s death bed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 07, 1912 Funeral of J.F. Pierce The funeral of J.F. Pierce who died last Saturday evening, was held from the home on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. The I.O.O.F. also attended in a body, the deceased having been Past Grand Sire of the Grand Lodge. Mr. Pierce’s death was a great shock to his many friends here, as it was not thought his injuries were serious. He was so badly crushed about the abdomen, that peritonitis resulted and he died suddenly. Mr. and Mrs. Al Morton, the latter a daughter and Mrs. Dora Blessing a daughter, were here for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 07, 1912 Mrs. Dora Blessing, an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Pierce, came from Philadelphia Wednesday to be present at the funeral of her father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 07, 1912 Death of Irene Randolph Died, in our city, at the hospital Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, at the age of sixteen years, Irene Randolph, death following an operation for appendicitis and when it was thought her recovery was assured. Irene was a member of the Sophomore class of the high school, and a bright pupil, but unfortunately, she was a crippled girl, having met with an accident some years ago that injured her hip and she was forced to walk with the aid of a crutch. Last winter she and her friends worked hard in the drawing at the Racket store, to help with the piano for her. Fortunately she did win it and her plans were made to use this instrument to raise funds to have an operation on her hp, the physicians assuring her that an operation would restore the use of her limb. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the Congregational church, her schoolmates attending in a body. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 07, 1912 Mrs. Dora Blessing, an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Pierce came from Philadelphia Wednesday to be present at the funeral of her father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 30 June 14, 1912 Found Half Dead in Hills Con Pardon was found out in the hills last Thursday by J.H. Hay, in a half dead condition and all alone. Mr. Hay brought him in town in his car and hurried him to the hospital where he was given medical attention, but he died on Saturday. Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Brady undertaking parlors. Deceased is well known all over the county, having for more than twenty years, herded sheep for Gottsche, Hay, Erickson and others. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 30 June 14, 1912 Mrs. Demetrious Powell gave birth to twins last Saturday, one of them died immediately and the other one lived a few days. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 28, 1912 Death of Young Girl Dagmar Larsen, daughter of Soren Larsen, died at the hospital Saturday, June 22, at 1 o’clock in the morning, at the age of 15 years. Deceased had been ailing since Sunday but her illness was not considered serious until Thursday night, when her condition suddenly became serious and a physician summoned. His diagnosis was appendicitis and meningitis, and an operation was advised as the only hope, but in either case her chances for recovery were not favorable. She was taken to the hospital on Friday morning but was too weak for an operation and it was thought advisable to wait until the next day. She died at 1 o’clock, and before the operation could be performed. The funeral services were conducted from the family home on Monday afternoon, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon, and she was laid to rest beside her mother. Left to survive are the father, Soren Larsen, and four brothers, Walter, George, Otto, and Harry, who have the sympathy of the community in the loss of daughter and sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 28, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rasmussen, and Al Rasmussen went to Cokeville last Saturday to attend the funeral of Daniel Hansen. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 28, 1912 Rev. Lawrence was called to Green River last week to conduct the funeral services of Clark P. Hamp, a prominent rancher of the county. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 28, 1912 Fred Schuler received a telegram Saturday evening, stating that his father was very ill. He left on the evening train for his father’s home in Parson, Penn. Shortly after he left another telegram was received stating his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 05, 1912 Jas. Cole of Gunn was called to Almy Tuesday on account of the death of his father, Fred Cole, one of the oldest settlers thre. Mrs. Cole and children left Thursday night. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 05, 1912 Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Edith Tiffany which occurred about a week ago in Big Horn Basin, at the home of her parents. We are unable to learn any particulars. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 05, 1912 Killed By Lightning A sheep herder in the employ of Archie Blair was instantly killed by lightning while out with his sheep. His death was unknown at the Blair ranch until about six days afterward when they found him on the prairie, where he had been in the sun and was in a bad state of decomposition. The coroner of Fremont county went to the scene and a casket was ordered and he was buried where he was found. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 12, 1912 Fred Schuler returned Thursday from Pennsylvania, where ehe was called by the death of his father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 19, 1912 Conductor Killed at Wamsutter Claude D. Jones was injured July 15th while at work in caboose No. 2445, on an extra train westbound, No. 297, about five miles west of Wamsutter. Mr. Jones was conductor in charge of the extra which was following a work crew, picking up cars of scraps. On the car in front of the caboose among the other materials, were a couple of steel rails and the cars were not provided with up rights to hold same in place. The car was bumped and one of the rails fell off, striking on one end and turning completely over and the other end going through the back end of the caboose and striking the conductor in the temple as he was at work at his desk. The accident was at the station known as Frewen at 1:08 p.m., and he was hurried to Rawlins but died at Wood’s Cut at 2:08 p.m. on the way. He left Rawlins the same morning at 7:00 on his trip. Coroner McAllister went to the scene of the accident taking a jury from here, and the inquest was held. The verdict was returned that deceased came to his death from negligence of the Union Pacific Railroad company, in not furnishing proper equipment for cars to load scrap material. Deceased was a married man and had no children. He was very well known in Rock Springs and his friends are grieved to learn of his untimely death. The funeral was held at Rawlins yesterday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 19, 1912 Death of Mrs. George Watts Mrs. George Watts departed this life on Wednesday morning at 7:30, after a long illness, a patient sufferer from cancer of the throat. Deceased was born in Lancashire, England, fifty-five years ago, coming to this country and to Rock Springs a little more than four years ago. The illness which caused her death, began in January when the growth developed in her throat, and for months past she was scarcely able to take nourishment, being able to swallow only a few drops of milk and broth at intervals during the day. Tuesday she was taken to the hospital where an operation was performed, and she died the following morning. The funeral will be from the family home at No. 6 on Saturday, July 20th at 1 o’clock, with the services at the Congregational church at 2 o’clock p.m., Rev. Lewis officiating. Left to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent wife and mother, are the husband, Geo. Watts, and a daughter, Mrs. Chas. Anderson, who also lives at No. 6. A daughter, Mrs. Sarah Berry, died at VanDyke two years ago, and a son, Arthur, died January of this year, making the third time in two years that the grim reaper has visited this home. Sympathy is expressed by a score of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 37 August 02, 1912 Editor’s Son Drowned Cameron Hays, aged 16, son of Park C. Hays, editor of the Wyoming State Journal, was drowned last Sunday afternoon in the north fork of the Popo Agie river, while swimming. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 37 August 02, 1912 S. Nakatone, a Jap miner, was hurt by a fall of rock at Superior on Wednesday and was brought to the hospital that night. His back and leg were broken and he died three hours after reaching the hospital. A son, J. Nakatone, came from Denver to attend the funeral which was held today from the Ace parlors, in charge of Frank Rogan. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 09, 1912 Murder and Suicide at Superior On Wednesday evening Alex Mattson, who conducted a Finn boarding house at Prospect mine, at Superior shot and killed Elma Rohk, young woman in his employ, then turning the gun on himself, blew out his own brains. He is said to have been infatuated with the woman, who repulsed his advances. Wednesday, mad with jealousy, he went out and borrowed a gun, then returned to the house and committed the double crime. Mattson is well known here, having formerly lived on the east flat. The woman’s husband is said to be serving a term in an eastern penitentiary on a burglary charge. She has always borne a good reputation in Superior. She leaves one or two little children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 09, 1912 The little two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Vehar was drowned in a well last Monday while playing. She was buried Wednesday at Superior from the Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 23, 1912 Death of Mrs. W.A. Overdorf Mrs. W.A. Overdorf passed from this life on Sunday morning, death being due to typhoid fever. Mrs. Overdorf was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Collins of No. Four, and came here from Colorado about four years ago. She is survived by her husband and four month old daughter, father and mother, three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Ralph Still, Rev. Clark officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 23, 1912 Mrs. Lee Smith returned Sunday from Denver where she went to attend the funeral of her father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 23, 1912 Mrs. D.D. Spain left Tuesday for Denver, Colo., to attend the funeral of her aunt who died Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 23, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith have the sympathy of the community in their recent trouble, the death of their daughter, who succumbed to whooping cough and complications. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 August 30, 1912 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Zepeve died Sunday after an illness of only a few days. The funeral was held at the Catholic church on Monday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 06, 1912 Paul Stefan, the three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stefan, died last Tuesday. The funeral occurred from the Catholic church Thursday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 06, 1912 Word reached here Wednesday of the death of Joseph Wise, at Butte, Mont., brother of Neil Wise and former resident of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 06, 1912 Mike Trojar died last Monday at the hospital from a gun shot wound, received several weeks ago. His body was prepared for shipment and sent to Kemmerer for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 S.L. SPICER KILLED IN A RUNAWAY Horses Became Excited While Returning from Jackson Hole, and Wagon and Occupant go over Embankment Word was received over the telephone on Sunday that S.L. Spicer of Boulder, had met with an accident of Friday when returning from Jackson Hole. The team he was driving ran away and he was thrown down a steep embankment, receiving injuries from which he died on Sunday. Dr. Lauzer made a hurried run by auto but injured man was beyond medical aid. Deceased was well known in this city where he at one time made his home, and where he was particularly well known and held in high esteem among the business men. Funeral services were held at Boulder on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rock Springs Elks, of which order he was a member. His loss is greatly deplored and the bereaved wife and family have the sympathy of the people of this city and of the north country where they have recently made their home. Mrs. St. John Boyer of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Spicer, and several younger children survive. H.J. Boice, John Park, John Zendt, Walter Hanks, Frank Dawson, Oscar Feidscher, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. St. John Boyer attended the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 DEAD GIRL FORMERLY RESIDED IN ROCK SPRINGS Alexandria Chronis, eighteen year old Greek girl, was found in the South Side of Cheyenne of last Saturday, with two bullet holes in her head. She was rushed to the hospital, where she died a short time afterwards. The girl never regained consciousness and could make no statement. Considerable mystery is attached to the girl’s death. The inquest ook practically two days to examine a number of witnesses, but no evidence could be gathered that would point to any one committing the crime. S. Markopolis, who was retained by the authorities, has been released. There was no evidence sufficient to show that the girl had any enemies or caused anyone to shoot her. She apparently had a number of friends, was not in any kind of trouble, had a bank account of $500 and the only conclusion that could be reached after a thorough examination was that she shot herself accidentally while toying with a gun or she committed suicide, but it is the strong opinion of the jury that she shot herself accidentally. The girl was employed on the South Side to do general housework, and while making the beds in one of the rooms she found a gun on the dresser and in some way she pulled the trigger, shooting herself through the head. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 INSTANTLY KILED AT COAL CHUTES Mrs. Marie Cofren, an Old Resident Crushed Under Car Wheels While Gathering Coal from Tracks Mrs. Marie Cofren, mother of Mrs. Louis Taucher, met a tragic death last Saturday morning near the coal chutes, by being struck by an empty coal car which had been emptied at the chute. One leg was severed below the knee, one arm was mangled and she was hurt about the head. Deceased was picking up coal along the track and as she was deaf, she did not hear the car. Funeral services were conducted from the home of the daughter on Sunday. The deceased was 77 years old and always lived an active life. An inquest was held by Coroner McAllister, and no one was held responsible for the woman’s death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 EUGENE RIZZI, A FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN AUSTRIA A cable gram message was received in this city yesterday morning, advising relatives of the death of Eugene Rizzi, in Tyrol, Austria. Deceased is a brother of John Rizzi and formerly lived here, where he was associated in the Chicago Meat Market and the Fountain Saloon, and he also had extensive sheep interests, all of which he sold last May, leaving for his native home for the benefit of his health. The family made their home at Trat, but he was visiting a brother-in-law at Tyrol, when he was taken suddenly ill. Left to mourn his loss are his wife, two sons and a daughter, and a brother, John Rizzi, of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 DALTON GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER Man Who Shot Marshal Dan Hansen, of Cokeville, Faces from One to Twenty Years Bert Dalton, who is charged with the murder of Marshal Dan Hansen of Cokeville, was tried in the district court at Evanston last week, and the verdict brought by the jury was guilty of manslaughter. The case wall called for trial last Wednesday morning and continued until Friday. A number of witnesses were examined but most of the facts in the case have already been presented to the reading public. Dalton went on the stand in his own behalf and is said to have been a good witness for himself. Attorneys Arnold and Rigdon had charge of the prosecution, while Dalton was defended by Attorney Crawford. The jury deliberated on the case for about four hours, finally bringing in a verdict of manslaughter, which is punishable by a term of from1 to 20 years in prison. The edict was in the nature of a compromise, some of the jury being for conviction of murder in the first degree, others for acquittal. The prisoner has not yet been sentenced by the judge.—Kemmerer Camera. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 Death of W.H. Stanger W.H. Stanger passed away at the hospital on Thursday following a short illness with typhoid fever. A brother of the deceased came and will take the body to Boston for burial. The case is particularly sad as the wife is very ill with the fever at this hospital. Mrs. Stanger’s sister has come and will remain at the bedside of her sister. The couple have only been here about a year. Mr. Stanger being employed in the Union Pacific Coal office. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 13, 1912 Twin babies were born to Mrs. Mark Rubicic at the hospital on Tuesday but they lived only a short time. They were buried from the Catholic church on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 FORMER RESIDENT KILLS MAN IN SELF DEFENSE AT BIG PINEY Word has been received here from Big Piney, that W.G. Heitz of that place, killed J.W. DeFord in the Big Piney hotel on Monday. DeFord and a couple of companions who were drinking caused considerable trouble, Mr. Heitz’s son was attacked by DeFord and the father separated them. DeFord then attacked the father who had retreated behind the counter, and he was knocked down. After getting up he secured a pick handle and knocked DeFord down and warned him to desist, and had to defend himself from the man when DeFord regained his feet. The shot entered the stomach and he died almost immediately. Mr. Heitz is well and favorably known here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 STEERING GEAR BREAKS; FOUND DEAD UNDER CAR C.E. Ridnour, who formerly was manager of the Union Pacific store at Cumberland, and who has lately been living in Monte Vista, Colo., and representing the National Grocery company, met death while driving an automobile at a high rate of speed between San Acacia and Blanca, Colorado, on Wednesday. Word was received by friends here of this accident. Deceased was a member of the local order of Elks, having come from Cumberland with a class in 1905. He was found by a rancher about eight o’clock at night, pinned under the car. The steering gear of the machine was broken and it is thought this caused him to loose control of the car. A wife and daughter survive. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 Dies as Result of Burns Frank, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kershisnik, died on Saturday morning as the result of burns received on Friday. The mother had poured a quantity of hot water in a bucket and was preparing to clean the kitchen floor. The little boy, who was just learning to creep, reached the bucket and tipped the water over, inflicting burns across the abdomen and chest, and inflammation started, and he died in the morning of the following day. Funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church on Sunday afternoon. The little fellow was a year old the day he was buried. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 The ten month’s old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Modesto was buried from the home of its parents on the East Flat on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 Mrs. George Hunter Dead at Kemmerer A telegram was received by Mrs. John Firmage Wednesday, announcing the death of Mrs. George Hunter at Kemmerer. Mr. Hunter is a brother of Mrs. Firmage, and they formerly lived in Rock Springs. Mrs. Mahan, Mrs. White and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper left Thursday for Kemmerer to attend the funeral which occurred today. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tomasi died Friday after having been ill with pneumonia for several weeks. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 20, 1912 Miss Laura Smith, county stenographer, Coroner McAllister, and Rev. Lewis, left on No. 17 today for Granger, on the case of John Hammold who was killed by a fellow workman on a ranch, by being hit in the head with a shovel. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 27, 1912 Mrs. George Hunter Dies In the death of Mrs. George Hunter at Diamondville last week, one of the old and highly respected citizens of that town passed away. For some time past Mrs. Hunter had been in poor health, suffering with heart trouble, and two months ago she went to Idaho in the hopes that a change of climate might improve her health, and later she was taken to Washington state by her daughter, Mrs. Ben McPhie, but the change appeared to do her no good, and she returned to Diamondville where she died a week later. The funeral occurred from the Mormon meeting house in Diamondville on Friday afternoon last at 12:30, Bishop Easton of Oakley and Stevenson of Diamondville conducted the services and interment was made in the old Hamsfork cemetery where other members of her family are buried. She leaves a husband and three children at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Ben McPhie of Kemmerer, and the sympathy of all goes out to them in their bereavement. Her sister from Boise, attended the funeral.—Kemmerer Camera. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 27, 1912 California Joe Is Killed News reached here Friday of the killing of Joe Sanchez, a gambler and sheep shearer known as “California Joe”. As far as learned Joe and a cowboy had a dispute over a game of cards and the Mexican went at his antagonist with a knife. The cowboy, whose name could not be learned, pulled a gun and shot Sanchez through the head. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 27, 1912 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Atkinson, died on Tuesday and was buried in the afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 27, 1912 Death of Young Man Howard Kemp, son of Mrs. G. Ace, passed away at his home Friday morning at five o’clock after being a sufferer for some time with tuberculosis. The mother brought her son here from Cleveland, Ohio, in hopes that the climate would be of benefit to his health. The young man is just nineteen years of age and leaves beside his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lowe and Mrs. Carl Schoster, both living in the east. The funeral services will be held from the home on Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. F.C. Lewis conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 27, 1912 Printer Died at Hospital Daniel C. Clark, formerly printer at the Miner office, died at the hospital last Saturday of typhoid fever and miner’s consumption. Deceased was formerly a miner at Idaho Springs, Colo., where his body was shipped for burial. He was ill about a week. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 04, 1912 DISHEARTENED, TAKES OWN LIFE Dead Body of Oldest Japanese Resident Found Suspended From Raters In His Hut in Jap Town Sunday. I. Tanaka was found in his house at Jap town on Sunday morning about 9 o’clock, hanging from the raters, dead. He had cut a square opening from the muslin ceiling and placed one of the side rails of the bed over the rafters, then he tacked a sheet around the opening and hid beneath it. He tied the rope in a noose and slipped his head into it, the rope passing under the chin and up behind his ears instead of around his neck. Deceased was a miner and been in Rock Springs for the past ten years. No reason is known for the act unless it was financial difficulties. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 04, 1912 Mrs. Dan Jones Dead Mrs. Dan Jones departed this life in this city, Saturday, Sept. 28th, after a long illness, a sufferer from cancer of the stomach. Deceased was born in Salt Lake, April 16th, 1856, and came to this city with her husband about twenty years ago. Mr. Jones died fourteen years ago. The funeral services were conducted from the late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Lewis officiating. Left to mourn her loss are two daughter, Mrs. G. Barrett of this city and Mrs. M. Buckle of Salt Lake City. The lot where the father and sister were buried was too small for another grave and a new lot was bought and the bodies disinterred and moved before the mother was buried. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 04, 1912 …John Doak plead guilty to manslaughter for the killing of Bara at Sweetwater in June, and was given from 3 to 5 years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 04, 1912 Greek Miner is Electrocuted Nick Angels, a Greek miner, was electrocuted in No. 7 mine Wednesday morning about eleven o’clock. No one witnessed the accident but it is supposed that he got down to pick up son coal that had fallen from his car and that he came in contact with the wires and was held fast, dying almost instantly. Funeral services were held on Thursday, A Greek priest from Ogden conducted the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 04, 1912 Negro Hung by Convicts Frank Wigfall, colored, assaulted an aged lady at Rawlins on Monday and made his escape into the country. He was located at Fort Steele and returned to Rawlins and placed in jail. Rumors of lynching were heard and he was taken to the penitentiary for safe keeping. The man had just been released from the pen, serving a sentence for an assault committed in Albany county. This proved not to be so safe, for almost as soon as the news was passed about the fiend was dead and at the hands of the convicts. Some of them overpowered the turnkey when he opened their ward, and others brought a rope which was slipped over his head and he was pushed over the tier twenty feet into the corridor. He is described as looking more like a beast than a human. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 11, 1912 Died of Heart Failure H. Brenstein died suddenly of heart failure at the Commercial hotel Saturday night. Deceased was a commercial traveler and this his first trip. His body was prepared for burial and shipped to Chicago. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 11, 1912 Coroner McAllister held an inquest over the body of Jas. Billings who was killed near Rawlins on Wednesday night. He fell from one of the cars on the freight train on which he was a brakeman and was horribly mangled. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 Oct 18, 1912 YOUNG MAN INNOCENT VICTIM IN RESTAURANT TROUBLE Man Supposedly Crazed by Dope Fires Shot which Kills Young Hugh Lafferty as He Steps Toward Him.--Man is Shot Through Breast by Marshal and Later Beaten into Insensibility Hugh Lafferty, a young man born and raised in this town, was instantly killed last Saturday night in the Depot restaurant by a bullet from a 32 calibre revolver in the hands of John Gabel, a stranger, who was crazed from dope. The man is a Polish Jew and first said that he came here from Bingham, Utah, but it was later learned that he came from Portland, Oregon. He had been trying all day to purchase a gun in the Stockgrowers, but an altercation over the price of the gun, made him try elsewhere. He was successful and purchased a 32 S & W revolver. Early after supper he annoyed the night watchman by building a bonfire in the buggy shed behind old Number One mine and had laid down to go to sleep. Later he came out and went out and went into the Depot restaurant and started a quarrel with the proprietor about paying for a meal. The Chinese proprietor of the place called for the marshal and Marshal Dominic Berta responded. He went into the restaurant and tried to get the man into conversation, but the man had his hand in his coat pocket and apparently had the marshal covered. Marshal Berta talked with him a while hoping to arrest him without shooting, and Hugh Lafferty who was in the place with some friends, came out and asked something about the man, and was requested to go back and out the back door. Always fearless he advanced toward the stove and right in line of vision of the crazed man. The man drew the gun from his pocket and shot at young Lafferty, hitting him in the eye, and then turned the gun on Berta. Berta had raised his gun at the man as he pointed at Lafferty and fired, the shot missing by the closest margin, and when the man pointed at him, he fired, the bullet entering right near the collar bone. All happened so quickly that it could hardly be described. The man did not fall but showed considerable fight and he was beaten over the head and finally subdued. The crowd had collected and the man was badly frightened and it was with great difficulty that he was handled. Marshal Simpkins reached the scene of the trouble and assisted in getting the man to jail and later to the hospital. His pockets were full of sugar and it is supposed it contained the dope that crazed him. The young man was placed in the ambulance which had been called but he died almost as soon as the trip was started to the hospital, and was taken to the undertaking parlors, his sisters Misses Maggie and Ellen having been called as he was placed in the ambulance. The broken hearted mother wanted her son to be taken home and her wishes were obeyed. The funeral services were held this morning from the Catholic church, the edifice being filled with friends of the young man who had grown up from childhood among them, and over the town is the spirit of sympathy for the bereaved relatives and saddened home. The beautiful floral offerings bespoke the loving tribute of friends. The murderer lies at the hospital in a serious condition, but his recovery is now quite certain. He is a powerfully built man, and muscular, but could perhaps have been handled better had the crowd not interfered. The man had two suits of clothing on and was a tramp. He claimed to be a Catholic and asked for a priest, speaking in very good English. The whole affair is most deplorable and the saddest part is that a young man's life, who was innocent of harm in the matter, should be snuffed out in an instant. The man will be given a hearing as soon as he is able to leave the hospital. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 18, 1912 Obituary Mrs. Mary Paterson, departed this life last Friday at her home in Sweetwater, after a long illness, suffering from dropsy. Deceased was born in England on November 21st, 1840, coming to his country with her husband thirty years ago. The husband died about a year ago. Left to mourn the loss of a kind mother are seven children. The funeral services were held from the Congregational church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 18, 1912 O.O. Davis was up from the county seat last Saturday with C.O. Billings, of Vermillon, Kansas, who came to take the body of his son home, who was killed at Point of Rocks last week. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 18, 1912 Mary, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Wilson, died Wednesday following an operation for throat trouble, aged 2 years. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock, from the home of the parents at No. 6, Rev. Lewis officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 18, 1912 Dr. Lauzer was called on Tuesday to Superior because of the serious illness of Mrs. Levesque’s infant daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 October 25, 1912 Helen, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Levesque, died at the home of her parents in Superior on Friday morning at 2 o’clock a.m. The funeral services were conducted from the home of Mrs. F. Levesque in Rock Springs on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 01, 1912 BOY KILLED ON U.P. CROSSING John Loss, While Riding on Back Express Wagon, is Jerked Violently to the Ground and Crushed by Engine John Loss, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Loss, was killed on Tuesday by being run over by extra freight engine No. 716 at the main crossing. The accident occurred about three o’clock and was witnessed by a number of people who were near the crossing. The boy was riding on the end gate of the Zuick express wagon, which was crossing from the north side of the track. As he was about to cross the track he saw the engine coming which was near the switch frog and he struck his horses to hurry them across. It is supposed that when the horses jerked the wagon the boy was thrown out. The man who is in charge of the tower claims to have tried to close the south gate but that he could not do so as the wagon was under it. He estimated that the distance from where the engine was when the driver struck the horses was about 150 feet, and that the engine was about 128 feet from the tower. He claims that he motioned the man to hurry but that he paid no attention. Mr. Zuick who drove the wagon did not know that the boy was on the back of the wagon and did not look back after he crossed the track, but drove on to the passenger depot, where he learned of the accident. The lad fell from the wagon onto the south rail of east bound track, and was lying lengthwise along the track. The top of his head was practically cut off, the right leg was completely severed and part of one of his hands. He was dragged from the crossing for a distance of about 100 feet, before the engine crew knew that anyone had been run over. There is considerable difference in the testimony given and the main points are whether the keeper tried to lower the south gate and whether the engine gave the signal. The gate keeper says they gave the two long and two short blasts at the signal point and also for the board, and he also said that the boy must have been stunned by the fall from the wagon, for otherwise he would have had time to get off the track. Others who saw the accident claim that the boy could not have escaped, that he fell almost in front of the engine. At the coroner’s inquest which was held Wednesday, the jury returned the following verdict, “We find that John Loss came to his death through the incompetency of the man in charge of the crossing gates.” Funeral services over the body of the little boy were held yesterday afternoon at the Catholic church at 3 o’clock. Conductor J.W. Hooper, L.G. Gates, engineer; J.J. Taylor, brakeman; D.R. Boyer, brakeman; G.M. Millard, fireman; were the train and engine crews on the ill-fated engine and caboose. F.W. Bower, claim agent and P.W. Jarvis, claim adjuster, were here on Tuesday and Wednesday to look into the cause of the accident. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 01, 1912 Jess Standley who was brought in Wednesday from Cora, Wyo., ill with appendicitis, died at the hospital on Sunday. He was buried Tuesday from the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 01, 1912 Patrick Rogan received a telegram Wednesday from Chicago, stating the death of his mother-in-law on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 01, 1912 Miss Elizabeth Basson was at Green River Tuesday to take the coroner’s inquest in the case of Conductor Ballinger who was killed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 08, 1912 Two Convicts Killed by Posse Tracked through the snow like beasts to their lair, Ernest Baxtrum and Noah T. Richardson, fugitive convicts from the Rawlins penitentiary, were overtaken Friday at the old Powder wash headquarter of the Butch Cassidy gang, and both were killed in the battle that followed with the posse. What became of J.H. Burke, a third convict who was with Baxtrum and Richardson until Thursday is a mystery. When the pursuit was resumed by the posse Thursday morning, the tracks of only two men were found in the trail. Wednesday there had been three. As Baxtrum and Richardson were killed in Friday’s battle, the convict who disappeared undoubtedly Burke, but whether he escape or was slain by his companions during a quarrel Wednesday night is not yet learned. The man hunt that terminated yesterday in the death of Baxtru and Richardson has been in progress intermittently ever since their sensational break from the penitentiary, and Tuesday word was sent to Rawlins that they had been seen near Baggs. F. Smith, a guard at the penitentiary, was sent to Baggs, and organized posse consisting of Deputy Sheriff Ogee, Mark Edwards of Medicine Bow and J.W. Davis of Dixon. For three days they followed the trail of the men through the snow. From time to time the directions of the trail changed, but it was soon apparent that the fugitives were heading for the Powder wash, forty miles southwest of Baggs. It was there that they were overtaken and brought to bay. With the odds against them, outnumbers two to one, and weakened by hunger and exposure, Baxtrum and Richardson refused to surrender and gave battle. It was a fight to the death, but the outcome was never for a moment in doubt. Cautiously closing in on the convicts from all sides, the members of the posse avoided exposing themselves and at the same time keeping up a continuous fire. Finally only one man returned the fire, and at last neither. The members of the posse, fearing a ruse took no chances, and approached their quarry made their stand with the greatest caution, but this was unnecessary. Both of the fugitives were dead. The bodies were taken and will be brought back to the penitentiary for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 08, 1912 Elmer Berquist, the nineteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Berquest, died last Friday after several weeks illness with typhoid fever. The funeral occurred from the home of his parents on the East Flat Friday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 08, 1912 Mrs. Mary Wilmington died Tuesday at the hospital, after a few days illness. She was seventy-seven years of age. The body was prepared for shipment and sent to her home in Assian, Indiana, where interment will take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 08, 1912 Friends of Dr. Deuel will sympathize with him in the loss of his mother, who passed away on Wednesday at the house of her son on the West Flat. Funeral services were conducted from the home on Thursday afternoon and the body was shipped to her old home in Indiana, accompanied by Dr. Deuel. --- Green River Star no. 17 November 08, 1912 Jacob Anrig Dead Word has been received here that Jacob Anrig, well and favorably known here, had met his death on the night of November 4th, at Shafter, Nevada by being run over by a freight train. The remains will be shipped to his city for burial. Particulars of funeral in our next issue. --- Green River Star no. 18 November 15, 1912 The remains of Jacob Anrig, who met his death at Shafter, Nevada on November 4th, arrived last Friday night and were laid to rest in the Green River cemetery Saturday afternoon by the side of his wife, who passed away in this city several years ago. The remains were accompanied from Nevada by Homer, Joseph and Willie, three sons of the deceased and J. Edson, a friend of the family. The only daughter, who resides in Shoshoni, Idaho, was unable to come owing to the serious illness of an aunt. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 01 November 22, 1912 Engine Blows up at Salt Wells The engine of a freight train blew up at Salt Wells yesterday morning at 7:40 o’clock, resulting in the death of one and injury of two. Part of the engine was blown 150 yards on one side of the track, and part 50 yards or more to the other. The fireman, Jas. Skinner was thrown from the cab against a fence, and lived about forty minutes after being picked up. It is presumed that his lungs were filled with steam which caused his death, as there were apparently no wounds serious enough to kill him. His body was brought to the morgue in Rock Springs, and a wire sent to Rawlins to learn where his people are. He had been with the company for about eighteen months. Paul Stevenson, the brakeman, was very severely burned, and was brought to the hospital for attention, and while his wounds are serious, it is believed he will recover. Engineer T.L. Lockridge stayed at his post, but his injuries are slight, and he is able to be about. The inquest is being held today, Coroner Hugh McAllister and Miss Smith, stenographer, being at the scene of the accident. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 01 November 22, 1912 Death of Agnes Partin Agnes Partin, the eldest daughter of Harry Partin, died at her home at No. 4 on Wednesday night at 11 o’clock, of dropsy. Deceased was twenty-five years of age, and leaves to mourn her loss, father, four brothers and one sister. The mother passed away about a year ago, since which time the deceased had cared for her father’s home. The funeral services will be conducted today. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 01 November 22, 1912 A Greek laborer was killed at Wamsutter on Thursday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 29, 1912 Passing of Thomas Ord Thomas Ord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ord, age 13 died at the hospital Wednesday morning at 2 o’clock, following an operation for appendicitis a few days before. His illness developed in a few days and at the time of his operation his condition was serious. Everything that medical skill and careful nursing could do, was done for the boy, but he could not revive. The funeral services will be held today at the Episcopal church. Left to mourn his loss, are mother and father, two brothers and a sister. He will be greatly missed from the home circle, and by his classmates, and the sympathy of friends is extended to the bereaved relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 06, 1912 Geo. J. Brunk, a salesman, was taken from the train to the hospital last Thursday suffering with heart trouble. He died on Monday and the body was prepared for burial and shipped to his home in Meridan, Kansas, accompanied by the wife who arrived before his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1912 Accident to Brother at Pocatello Emil Jensen received wire from Pocatello on Tuesday advising him of a terrible accident that happened to his brother and wife at that place on Tuesday. They lived just outside of town and were returning to their home in a buggy and when crossing the bridge the horse was frightened and shied, backing the buggy into the river. The occupants were thrown out, the body of Mrs. Jensen being washed away and at the time the word came it had not been recovered. Mr. Jensen cried for help and his body being caught they were able to save him. He was just recovering from a long siege of blood poisoning and could only just get about on crutches. Emil Jensen left on No. 17 Tuesday for Pocatello to aid his brother in the search for his wife’s body. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1912 Death of David Eccles David Eccles, one of the officials of the Wyoming Coal Co., whose home is in Ogden, died last Friday at Salt Lake from heart failure. He was running to catch an early train from Salt Lake to his home and when he reached the depot the train had departed. He started to return to his hotel and fell on the sidewalk. He was taken into the drug store, the ambulance called and he was hurried to the hospital where he died shortly after. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the tabernacle in Ogden. Several of his acquaintances from here went to Ogden to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1912 John Kehoe died last night at the hospital of pneumonia after an illness of only four days. He is survived by a wife and several children who recently came here from Evanston. Relatives arrived today and the body was shipped to Evanston. Deceased was a barber employed at the Knudsen shop. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1912 Death of Old Resident Wm. Williams, an old resident of Rock Springs, died this morning of asthma after a long illness. The funeral will occur from the home Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. David Jones, Mr. Wm. Morrow, Mrs. Edith Traher, Mrs. Gust Sturm, and two sons, William and Ben. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1912 Salli Ruut, a Finlander, who died from gunshot wounds in the abdomen received at Kemmerer, died at the hospital Wednesday. The body was shipped from Ace’s parlors to Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1912 Chas. Nelson, who was found dead in the Wyoming saloon on Sunday, was buried from the Ace Undertaking parlors on Wednesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1912 Death of Walter Scrivner Walter Scrivner died at Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday, Dec. 16th, after a long illness, age 55 years. Deceased was in the sheep and cattle business from 1885 to 1910 when on account of poor health, he sold his interest to Ed. Rife. Recently he had been in Blackfoot where he owned a business. As we go to press we are unable to learn about the funeral arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1912 Dies of Injuries John W. Waller, a freight conductor, was brought to the hospital during Sunday night suffering from injuries received while in the discharge of his duties. He fell between the cars at Hallville Junction the wheels severing his legs just below the knees, and he lived only a few hours, dying at 10:30 o’clock. The body was prepared for burial at the Ace parlors, and shipped on Tuesday night to his home at Desloge, Mo., accompanied by Conductor C.A. Clark of Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1912 Mrs. Euphemia Sellers, mother of Mrs. David Daniels of Reliance, died Thursday at the home of her daughter. Deceased was born in Scotland in 1846, and had been in this country for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted at the Mormon church on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1912 Steve Docs of Sweetwater who died Tuesday at the hospital of typhoid, was buried at 1 o'clock on Thursday from the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 December 27, 1912 Passing of Sergeant Rogan Patrick Rogan passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital this morning at three o’clock, as the result of a gun shot wound, self-inflicted, fired on Tuesday afternoon, in an outhouse adjoining his home, in a moment of temporary insanity. A 45-caliber Colts was used, the bullet entering under the lower jaw, completely shattering the jaw bone, splitting the upper lip, the nose and the tongue. He was taken to the hospital where the wound was dressed, and while everything possible to do was done, his condition became worse gradually until his death, although he was conscious all through. Deceased was born in Leitrim, Ireland, sixty-five years ago. He has served as watchman for the Union Pacific railroad for the past fourteen years, and has been a resident of Rock Springs for twenty-six years. He enlisted as a private in Company E, 76th Pennsylvania regiment of volunteers, on February 21st, 1865, and served in the civil war until his regiment was mustered out a Rawley, N.C., on July 18, 1865. He was a non-commissioned officer in Company A of the 7th U.S. Infantry, serving from July 6, 1866, until Sept. 29, 1895. He was stationed at Ft. Laramie, from which place he was sent to Rock Springs following the Chinese riot, and later stationed at Ft. Logan, Colo., for three years, after which he retired and came to Rock Springs, where he has since made his residence. Among his papers was found a notification which accompanied a medal awarded by Congress, commending him for bravery at Big Hole, Montana territory, which is considered a high honor. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but the services will be in charge of the Grand Army, of which the deceased was one of the four old veterans who lived here, and a salute will be fired over his grave. Six boys and three girls survive: Edward, James, Charles, George, and Frank, and Miss Mayme, Mrs. John L. Reynolds and Mrs. Jesse James. ---