Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 03, 1913 Two Deaths in Family Same Day Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, mother of Mrs. E.M. Manteufel, died at the home of her daughter on Tuesday at the age of 83 years. Doubly sad was the death on the same day, of David, son of Mrs. Manteufel, which occurred at Superior. He was on his way to the picture show and had a hemorrhage of the lungs and died shortly afterward. The funeral services were held today from the home of Mrs. Manteufel at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 03, 1913 Mrs. Chas. Spence Sr., left Monday night for Salt Lake, called by the death of her sister, Mrs. Jeanet Anderson. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 10, 1913 Found Dead In Bitter Creek Peter Roberts was found dead in Bitter Creek Sunday morning. It is supposed that he was walking over the small board foot bridge to his house just across the creek and that he lost his balance of stumbled and fell, striking his head on a post and breaking his neck. It is not known how long he had been in the creek, but in all probability it was several hours, and had he not been killed instantly he would have been frozen to death. Deceased was a miner and a member of Local 2174, is a native of Denmark and his people in the old country have been advised of his untimely death. Two of his sisters formerly lived here but their present address is not known. Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 10, 1913 Found Frozen to Death News was received by M.E. Harvey on Monday, that his brother Robert had been found by friends, frozen to death, at Sublet. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey left immediately for Sublet, and returned on No. 6 today with the body. Deceased was about fifty years of age, and unmarried. He had been fire boss in the mines at Sublet for the past five years. Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 1 o’clock and from the Congregational church at 2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 10, 1913 Death of young David Griffiths As we go to press we learn of the death of David Griffiths, which occurred at an early hour this morning. Dave had been sick for a long time with dropsy and heart trouble and he had been unable to attend school regularly. He was thirteen years of age. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon from the Methodist church at 2 o’clock, Rev. Lawrence preaching the sermon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 10, 1913 Accident in No. 10 Mine An accident occurred in No. 10 mine on Tuesday which resulted in the death of S. Magazi, a Japanese, and the injury of Jack Wilson, I. Roberts who was with them escaping. The men were pulling entry pillars on the third entry in room 66 when a fall of rock occurred, burying several cars. The men were working to get the cars out when another fall of rock came. Roberts escaped and Wilson received slight injuries. The Jap who was killed saw the rock coming but could not save himself. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Ace parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1913 Mrs. Burt Young Dies Suddenly The news of the death of Mrs. Burt Young came as a great shock to her many friends. She with her husband attended the Masonic ball last evening, and she was taken ill about eleven o’clock and was helped from the room and later to her home and as her condition was considered serious, she was taken to the hospital, where she died at 6:30 o’clock this morning, never having regained consciousness. The attack was apoplexy and came without warning, and she was visiting friends in the afternoon and seemed in her usual good spirits. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Episcopal church, as relatives of Mr. Young are expected. Her devotion to her sister, Miss Rawley, through long months of illness pulled down her health for sometime but she had been feeling well of late. Her death will be a loss to her home and relatives and in the social circles where she had been beloved. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1913 Death of Student Nurse Miss Sally Miles, a young student nurse at the hospital, died at 2:30 o’clock on Saturday afternoon after an illness of only a few days of typhoid pneumonia. Her parents live in Brown’s Park and Chas. Sparks made quick trip to Park to notify them of the daughter’s death and returning with them Monday. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Sparks’ home. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1913 Victim of Scarlet Fever Paul, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Bugas, died yesterday morning of scarlet fever, at the home of his parents at Wamsutter. The body was brought to Rock Springs on No. 17 today and the funeral was from the depot, because of the nature of the disease. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1913 Little David Griffiths was laid at rest Monday last; charming fellow in the schools; always faithful and in earnest; teachers liking him; the pupils and mates counting him as a favorite and everybody in the schools and out, his friend. The schools will long miss him as they did his brother who slipped around the bend in the road a year ago and a little more. Many of the students of the high school and very many of his mates from the grades were in attendance upon the last service held over the boy at the Methodist church; and many went with his body to the cemetery. All sympathize with the family in this loss as all honor the little fellow who has gone from us. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 25, 1913 In Memorium Died at her home in this city, Friday morning, Jan. 16th Mrs. A.E. Young. Seldom has it been our duty to record so sudden a death, and a dark gloom spread over the whole community when it was known that she had been called beyond. She was of an effective disposition, bright, and winning in her ways, so that friendship’s circle was to her a large one. Indeed “none knew her but to love her.” She was married to A.E. Young in 1902 in this city, after having endeared herself to her pupils whom she taught for 8 years. She established a home in which she was happy, in which her hospitality has spread happiness to friends so many times. With us today and gone tomorrow, now she has joined those gone before, and her friends gathered about her dear form with honest tears of bereavement to lay her away tenderly in the narrow house with its curtains of fadeless green. The her the struggles of earth are ended, and we confidently trust that like one who awakes from a troubled dream she has awakened to see life’s endless home with all the vast throng of loved ones, missed from earth, safe about her. Her home instincts were strong and her affection for friends and kindred was tender and abiding. Among us she ranked as a woman of culture, refinement, sympathy, a kind neighbor, a true friend, and withal of heroic mould. Gone from sight but because life and love are stronger than death, she is ours still. Mrs. Sarah Turner of Illinois, sister of A.E. Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Young and son, of Salt Lake, came to attend the funeral, as well as two brothers of the deceased. Miss Lon Young is expected this week. The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon from the Episcopal church, Rev. Shupp preaching the sermon, and Rev. Lewis offering prayer. The Episcopal choir sang the Processional and Recessional hymns, and Mesdames Mary Clark, D.F. Morris and D.M. Thayer and Dr. F.S. Davis and Mr. Samuels the anthem. Dr. L.D. Shafer, George Hunter, John Park, John Hay, Gus Anderson and John Rumsey were pallbearers. The flowers were many and beautiful. “We saw not the life of the curtain, Nor heard the invisible door, As they passed where life’s problems uncertain Will follow and vex them no more. We lingered and wept on the threshold--- The thresholds each mortal must cross--- The we laid a new wreath down upon it, To mark a new sorrow and loss.” --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 DEAD BABY FOUND IN HILLS BY BOYS Newly Born Baby Boy Wrapped in Rags Was Hidden Behind Rocks and Partly Covered By Dirt—Was Frozen The dead body of a newly born baby was found Wednesday afternoon about three-quarters of a mile from Jap town, wrapped only in old cloth and partly covered with dirt. During the afternoon three little boys, two of them Japanese, were playing among thee rocks, when they discovered some rags under the dirt. Childlike they started to pull them out and uncovered the body of a dead baby. Not alarmed as would be supposed, they covered the little body up and made a mound above it, sticking in a piece of sage brush at the head, foot and in the center, then went down to Jap town and told what they had seen. Mr. Gondo, a Jap contractor at the mines, came down and notified the police. Marshal Allred, Deputy Sheriff Shandow and Undertaker Rogan went to Jap town and were taken to the place where the little boys had discovered the body of the baby. It was taken up and brought to town and placed in the morgue awaiting the arrival of Coroner McAllister, who is out south on some case. The baby was a male child, weighing about twelve pounds and bore every sign of being a fully matured and healthy baby. No marks were found upon it save that the nose and mouth looked as though the child had been smothered, being pressed down and turned entirely black. It was wrapped in part of a sheet and a pillow case which had been torn open. We understand that the doctor who examined the baby, stated that it had had life. It would appear that the little thing had either been smothered to death after birth, buried alive or left to freeze to death. If the child was legitimate, one can’t imagine who could do so heartless a trick, and the only solution to such a crime is that the child was born out of wedlock and had been disposed of to hide the shame of the mother. Even in such a case it is beyond credence that any woman’s heart could perpetrate this inhuman act. The officers are tracing the thing down and perhaps the parties who took the life of an innocent baby, and who afterwards lay it in the hills to be devoured by coyotes, may be brought to suffer for the crime. As the little body was frozen stiff, it cannot be said how long it had been buried but it is thought only a day or two. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 The funeral of Mrs. Henry Nevin who died at her ranch home last Thursday, occurred Monday afternoon from the Elk home, and was attended by a large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 Colonel J.F. Crawford, veteran editor of the Saratoga Sun, died in Oakland, California, last Saturday. The funeral services will occur at Laramie, under the auspices of the Masonic order. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 Mrs. A. Smith, who had been a sufferer for months with cancer, died at the hospital on Saturday. The funeral occurred at the Episcopal church on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 News has been received here of the death of J. Claude Wingo in California early in the week. He had been in the ministry at Wallawa, Wash., and had gone to California for his health. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 The funeral of nine-year old Mena Novak, who died on Wednesday as a result of burns received the day before, occurred this morning from the Mrak hall, with services at the Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 January 31, 1913 Mrs. B. Pelligrinni, who was very ill at the hospital, died on Sunday. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church. Deceased was a resident of Granger and is survived by her husband and several children. Jos. Pelligrini and wife were down for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 07, 1913 The 14 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Yerkovich of No. 4 was buried from the North Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 14, 1913 Death of Little Son of Victor Smith Ivan A. Smith, the 8-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith died on Sunday afternoon after a short illness, suffering from spinal troubles and other complications. The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon from the home of the parents. The sympathy of a host of friends is extended to the bereaved parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 14, 1913 Miss Laura Steinke arrived Tuesday from Wilton, Wisconsin, where she was called by the illness and death of her sister. She has resumed her duties at the Racket store. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 14, 1913 Herman Hegebast, age 53 years, was brought to the hospital from Azoza, suffering from asthma and bronchitis. He died this morning but as yet no funeral arrangements have been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 14, 1913 The 13-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnston of Gunn, died on Wednesday night at the hospital from peritonitis. The body was prepared for burial at the Ace parlors and shipped to Evanston where interment took place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 14, 1913 Mrs. Leo Spero received a letter from Ike Hilsen on Wednesday, advising her of the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Hilsen. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 14, 1913 Wm. Perkin died at the hospital on Friday evening, from a fracture of the skull caused by being struck by a fall of rock in the mine at Gunn. Funeral services were held from the Ace parlors on Sunday afternoon in charge of the local from Gunn. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 21, 1913 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Demetrus Powell passed away early Monday morning, a sufferer from pneumonia. The funeral occurred from the home of the parents on Rainbow Ave., on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Clark officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 ALPHONSO LEVESQUE LOSES LIFE UNDER WHEELS OF SWITCH ENGINE IN YARDS Young Man Meets Untimely Death When the Heel of His Shoe Is Caught In Frog of Switch Dragging Body Under Engine.—Head Was Almost Severed From Body and Throat and Chest Were Badly Mangled But No Limbs Were Severed Alphonso Levesque was instantly killed on Wednesday afternoon about 4 o’clock in the railroad yards. The young man was employed to check cars and he had been checking empty and loaded cars and was in the yards south of the depot. It is not definitely known just how the accident happened, but it is supposed that he attempted to jump on the board at the back of the engine. The hell of one of his shoes was caught in the frog of the switch and pulled from the shoe, and whether or not this pulled him from the board or whether he was struck by the engine when crossing the track, will not be known until the inquest is held. The body of the boy was dragged at least thirty-five feet and the head was almost severed from the body. The throat and chest were torn as though something had caught and pulled and torn out the flesh, some of the teeth were scattered along the track, the lower jaw and chin were crushed, one should was badly bruised and a finger cut from one hand. No injuries were inflicted on the body below the shoulders. The engine had been down to the tank and chutes for water and coal and had backed down to the switch to take some cars on to another track, the engine facing east. The boy was not seen until the fireman saw a body rolled up under the wheels. The boy who met death in such a tragic manner, is the son of Mrs. Felix Levesque, the father having died about two years ago, and who had prior to his death, been employed as freight agent at the depot for over twenty-fie years. One boy Eugene, is clerk in the office and Alphonso had been checking cars for sometime past. The news came as a terrible shock to the community, all three boys being very devoted to their mother, who had recently bought a new home into which they expected to move during next week. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and then taken to the home of the mother. Funeral arrangements have been made for Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the Catholic church. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Levesque came from Sublet, and Horace Levesque from Superior. An inquest will be held tonight. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 ARE PRINCIPALS IN DOUBLE TRAGEDY Former Rock Springs Resident Murders His Wife and Then Commits Suicide—Bequeaths Estate to His Nephew A double tragedy occurred at Black Buttes on Monday, when John Hazen shot and killed his wife Mary Hazen, and then turned the gun upon himself and committed suicide. It was a 38 calibre Police Special revolver, and the bullet which killed the woman entered by the collar bone and came out under the shoulder blade. The bullet which caused the death of the husband, entered over the left nipple and went straight through. The affair occurred about 1:30 and the woman died immediately, the man living until 3:40 o’clock. The dead man is said to have been drinking and was heard to ask his wife is she wanted to die. She made some remark about not being afraid to die and the man fired the shot which resulted so fatally. The family lived here for many years before going to Black Buttes where they lived for the past four years and where they have been running a boarding house. The man was an invalid for many months in the hospital, his back is such a condition that he was absolutely helpless. The wife cared for him and often even carried him about. It is thought his mind was deranged when he committed the terrible deed. The funeral will occur today from the Congregational church, and they will be interred in Mountain View cemetery. No inquest will be held. John Hazen, deceased, made a will sometimes past in which all his belongings were deeded to his nephew, Andy Goge, a little deaf and dumb 11 years old boy, who is in school at Ogden and who came with his mother Mrs. Anna Hallis, to attend the funeral of his relatives. The will bears his cross and was witnessed by eight people and had been made for some time. About $362 in cash was found in the house after the tragedy. The man is about fifty years of age and the woman about the same age. They leave town property and in all the legacy for the little boy will amount to about $3,000. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen died Thursday, and the funeral will occur from the home of Mrs. Travis this afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 Two Section Men Killed Two section men, Mexicans, were killed yesterday by No. 17 two miles west of Thayer Junction. The two men were on a hand car when the train struck them, and their bodies were thrown upon the pilot of the engine. Both were badly mangled about the head, and death was instantaneous. They were brought in on No. 17 and taken to the undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 Old Chinese Resident Dead Doo Ark, an old Chinese resident, was buried at the Chinese cemetery on Sunday, having died the day before from old age. The funeral occurred from the Ace undertaking parlors on Sunday. The usual ceremonies were not carried out. We understand that he was quite poor and that he was buried with very little service of any sort. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 DRUNKEN BRAWL ENDS IN THE KILLING OF ONE Philip Chilik was killed on Sunday morning about two o’clock by John Yenko in house No. 27 on No. Four Creek. Several men were in the house and all but one were drinking heavily, and Chilik had been raising a disturbance and had been threatened by Yenko that he would shoot him if he did not stay away from the place, and Yenko’s threat was carried out a short time later, after which he (Yenko) went to bed. The officers were notified of the affair and went to the house and arrested all who might be implicated and placed them in jail. The inquest was held last night and from evidence given there is no doubt that Chilik was killed by Yenko. The preliminary hearing will be held within a few days. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 Sudden Death of Young Man Oscar Erickson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Erickson, died suddenly on Wednesday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Baxter. The young man who is 20 years old, came in Tuesday from the ranch out south and had complained in the evening of having a sick headache. He was at the round house late to see his brother-in-law Wm. Baxter, and serious consideration was not given to his illness until later, when physicians were summoned, but too late to be of assistance and he died at six o’clock. A messenger was sent on horseback to the ranch to notify the parents and they arrived Wednesday evening. The funeral services will be held from the Congregational church at noon tomorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 Rudolph, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Dona, died on Thursday afternoon. The funeral occurred on Saturday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 February 28, 1913 PASSING OF ENOCH STIER, AN OLD RESIDENT, AFTER A LONG ILLNESS Enoch Steirs, age 66, passed away yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam Lecki, on the West Flat, following a long illness of bright’s disease. Deceased spent last summer with his daughter on her ranch up north and was taken quite ill and it was necessary for a physician to be called from Rock Springs to attend him. He was brought into town when slightly improved, but his condition grew gradually worse and death relieved him of his suffering on Thursday morning. Left to survive him are his daughters, Mrs. Sam Lecki, and children, Mrs. Peter Stevens of Opal, and his step-daughter, Mrs. Mollie McKinney, and step-son, Jas. Nicholson. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon from the home of the daughter at 2 o’clock, Rev. Lewis officiating. --- Pinedale Roundup no. 23 March 06, 1913 Enoch Stiers Passes Away Enoch Stiers, father of Mrs. Sam Leckie passed away at the home of his daughter in Rock Springs last Thursday. Death resulted from Bright’s Disease, from which Mr. Stiers had been troubled for some years. His condition last fall grew so bad that a physician was sent out to the Leckie ranch on Sandy and he was taken to Rock Springs for treatment. Mr. Stiers was one of the old timers and made his home much of the time at the Leckie ranch until last fall. He was a quiet, unassuming man of the age of 67. Several daughters and one son are left to survive him. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of Mrs. Leckie, Rev. Lewis officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 7, 1913 Death of Simon Collins Simon Collins was born in Henrico County, Virginia, April 8, 1852 and passed away in this city on March 1st, 1913, at the age of 60 years, following an operation for appendicitis. He was married to Miss Rose Clark, July 12th at Hinton, West Virginia, where they remained for nine months, coming to Rock Springs where he has been employed in the mines for twenty-three years. Five children were born, two dying in infancy. Beside the widow, three children survive, Mrs. Doris Franklin, of Des Moines, Iowa, Henry and Emmett of this city. The funeral occurred Monday, March 3rd, Rev. Clark officiating. Deceased was a member of the colored Masonic lodge for a number of years, was a good husband and father, and highly respected by all who knew him. When a boy of twelve years he was held as a slave and liberated after the close of the war. He was a great hunter and each year spent some time in the hills. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 07, 1913 No. 17 Gets Another Victim Train No. 17 seems to be an ill-fated train, and Wednesday another man was killed at Thayer Junction, and the body was brought into town and taken to the City Undertaking parlors. The man is unidentified and nothing was found to indicate what his name might be. He was walking along the tracks when the train struck him. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 07, 1913 Mrs. Oscar Graves received the news of the death of her father, at Leadville, Colo., and she left Thursday for Rawlins, where her sister, Mrs. Claude Jones will join her and they will go to Leadville to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 14, 1913 Death of Wm. Logan W.B. Logan passed away at his home Saturday morning, March 8th, at 9:30 o’clock, after a four weeks illness of yellow jaundice. Deceased was a member of local 2309, U.M.W. of A., the Eagles, and the Woodmen of the World. The funeral services were conducted from the Catholic church on Thursday morning. The pall bearers were Messrs. A. Mengoni, Fred Schuler, Jas. McDonald, John Kemp, Rev. Lewis and M. Rennie. Deceased lived in Cheyenne for a time, then moved with his family to Evanston where he lived for several months, again returning to Cheyenne and then to Rock Springs where he has resided for the past nine years, and where he has been employed by the Union Pacific Coal company as boilermaker. He is survived by a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters, also two brothers and one sister, his father having died last August. He was forty five years old at the time of his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 14, 1913 Died at Hospital John Elliott, an old resident of this city and county, died at the hospital early Sunday morning after a brief illness. Deceased years ago ran the Occidental saloon, which was situated near the bridge. Lately he has been employed by F.M. Mills. Funeral services will be conducted today for the City Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 14, 1913 Laura Francis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Wright, passed away Monday, at the age of six months. The cause of death was pneumonia and spinal meningitis. The funeral was held from the home of the parents on Tuesday, Mr. Randolph reading the service. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 14, 1913 Frank Marchetti died at the hospital Monday evening, after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 14, 1913 Mrs. Mary Heiakkila, died at her home in Reliance on Thursday, and was buried from the Finn church Sunday afternoon. She is survived by a husband and daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 21, 1913 Deputy State Treasurer Dead Frederic Burton Sheldon, deputy state treasurer, died at his home in Cheyenne, Wednesday, of heart failure, following an illness of two weeks. He was clerk of the committee on ways and means during the recent session of the legislature. Mr. Sheldon was fifty-three years old and came to this state from Vermont thirty years ago. He was appointed territorial deputy by Luke Vorhees, and has since held the office continuously, being the only deputy treasurer the state has ever had. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, and it is said, was a near an ideal citizen as humanity approaches, and leaves a whole statefull of friends to mourn his untimely death. He is survived by a widow, there being no children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 21, 1913 Joseph Anselmi Passes Away Joseph Anselmi died in this city last Friday after a four days illness of cerebromeningitis. He was born in Brez, Austria forty-one years ago and came to this country in 1891. He has been a resident of Rock Springs for the past twenty-two years has been in the transfer business. He is survived by a widow and one son. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church on Tuesday afternoon, the members of the Andreas Hoffer Society attending in a body. He leaves two brothers, John and Olive, both residents of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 21, 1913 Friends of Geo. Peterson will sympathize with him in the loss of his mother, who passed beyond last Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock, at her home in Ogden. The train service was so badly delayed, that he was detained until the evening, when he went to Ogden to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 21, 1913 Josephine Corrazza, the four-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Corazza, died Sunday, March 16th, the funeral occurring from the Catholic church on Tuesday, March 18th. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 21, 1913 Mary, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCann, passed away Monday morning after an illness from bronchitis, at the age of eight months. The funeral was held from the family residence Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 04, 1913 Succumbs to Operation Mrs. Lou M. Ward, of Cokeville, died at the hospital Monday morning of peritonitis, which followed an operation for appendicitis ten days before. The body was prepared for burial at the Ace parlors and shipped to Cokeville that evening, accompanied by the mother and brother, where interment will be made. Deceased is survived by three small children and her mother and brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 11, 1913 Mrs. E. Steinwiner returned Sunday morning from Sublet, where she was called by the death of her brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 18, 1913 ACCIDENT CAUSES DEATH Thrown From Carriage When Returning From Funeral, Receiving Injuries That Resulted in Death In Few Hours Afterwards An accident occurred yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock which resulted in the death of Mrs. L.M. Cousins, one of the old residents of this city. She was returning from the cemetery where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Firmage, the horses became frightened and ran away. As they neared the crossing, No. 10 which had just pulled up and block the crossing, they swerved to the right, upsetting the rig and throwing out the occupants. Mrs. Cousins was found to be badly hurt and was taken to the hospital, where she died at 10:20 o’clock last night, being very delirious from the time she was picked up until her death. Another rig returning from the funeral became frightened at the runaway and it turned sharp around and started up the street. It was stopped near the bank building, but Miss Mae Muir who was riding in it, either jumped or was thrown out, but she was not injured. This was a very sad affair and has appalled the people of the town. Mrs. John Hansen, daughter of Mrs. Cousins, was sent for and is expected to arrive from Salt Lake today, when funeral arrangements will be made. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 18, 1913 Patient Sufferer Passed Beyond Mrs. John Firmage died at her home in this city, on Tuesday, April 15th, age 57 years, after many months of patient suffering. About a year ago while visiting in Salt Lake, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, and in a short time another stroke which left her in a very weak condition. She had been confined to her bed for many weeks, and a short time before her death, gangrene started in one foot, which caused her death. Deceased was one of the oldest residents of this town, having come here from Scotland in 1872, and having lived in the one house for thirty years. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Hunter of Bicknell, Indiana, Mrs. Thos. Richie of Ogden, and Mrs. John White of this city, and son, John Firmage, Adam Cooper, a half brother, and George and Alex Hunter of Diamondville, and George McBride of Salt Lake. Funeral services were conducted from the Mormon church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Bishop Jas. Crookston officiating. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 18, 1913 Death of Mrs. Daniel Batton Mrs. Daniel Batton died at her home in this city, on Tuesday morning, following an illness of many months, a sufferer from tuberculosis, at the age of 45 years. The members of her family were about her when the Angel of Death made its visitation. The body was prepared for burial and services were conducted at the home at 4:30 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon, and the body taken to Servier, Mo. Deceased was the sister of Dave G. Thomas of this city, and came here about a year ago hoping to receive benefits from the change of climate. She is survived by her husband Daniel Batton, and six children. The father, the eldest daughter, Miss Salome, D.G. Thomas and Mrs. Batton’s sister, accompanied the body to Missouri where interment will take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 25, 1913 Obituary The funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. L.M. Cousins, whose death on Friday morning, resulted from injuries received in a runaway, were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams on Elk street, Rev. Schepp of the Episcopal church officiating. From here the body was taken to the depot, where it was accompanied by many friends who had known and respected the deceased since her long residence in city. The body was shipped on No. 10 to Moberly, Mo., where other members of her family are buried, and was accompanied on the journey to its last resting place, by the two sons, W.F. and C.L. Cousins, and their families, and the daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Hansen and Mrs. Chas. Williams. Deceased was born in Birlington, Iowa in 1856 and came to Rock Springs in 1876, where she has lived ever since and where her sons and daughter were born and raised. During her long residence in this city she has made many friends, who will sympathize with the bereaved relatives in the loss of a loving mother and a good friend. She will be missed by her neighbors and friends, and those accustomed to seeing her busy with her every day tasks. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 25, 1913 Harry Hunt of Laramie, was in town this week, taking depositions in the damage case brought by Robt. Guy against the Central Coal & Coke Company for death of his son John, which resulted from injuries received in the mines. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 25, 1913 Genio George died on Monday, at the age of one year. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 02, 1913 Death of Wife of Prominent Wyoming Man Mrs. C.E. Winter, wife of Judge Winter of Casper, died Tuesday at her home after a long illness. The body was taken to Omaha where interment was made. Judge Winter has many friends here who will be sorry to hear of his bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 09, 1913 Rev. Rauls Dead of Paralysis Rev. Lawrence has received word of the death of Rev. Rauls at Hoboken, N.J., on Wednesday of paralysis. Rev. Rauls was the state superintendent of the Methodist church and had just returned from the Holy Land. Mrs. Rauls address is 1422 Central Ave., Indianapolis. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 09, 1913 Mother of Wm. Monay Dead Mrs. Margaret Monay died last Friday at 2:45 o’clock at her home at Pittsburg, Kansas. Mrs. Monay was born in Scotland June 16th, 1848. Death was caused by cancer. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 16, 1913 Obituary Mrs. Gust Linden passed away on Sunday night, May 11th, at the Wyoming General Hospital, after a very short illness, with pneumonia. She had started on a trip Friday and reached Green River when she became suddenly ill. She was brought back to Rock Springs and taken to the hospital. Mr. Linden and sons were in the hills with the sheep and word of her illness was sent, but only Iver was able to get home in time to see his mother before death came at 9:25 Sunday evening. Deceased was born in Norway, forty-seven years ago, and came to America when three years old, living first in Minnesota, later coming to Rock Springs, where she has lived for twenty-seven years. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, and three sons, Clarence, Iver and Arthur; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Lee and Miss S. Tufte, and two brothers, Devert and Martin Tufte, who were here to attend the funeral. Funeral services were conducted today at 2:30 o’clock, from the Lutheran church on M street, Rev. Lewis officiating, and it was largely attended by the friends of the deceased, who accompanied her body to its final resting place in Mountain View cemetery, where her grave was covered with flowers. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 16, 1913 CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CASES DISPOSED OF The May term of the district court adjourned with the docket cleaned up. Following were the criminal cases tried, the State of Wyoming Plaintiff: …John Yenko, murder, tried by jury, disagreed, and after 38 hours deliberation, Yenko pleaded guilty, and was sentenced from 1 to 5 years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 16, 1913 Mrs. John Cunningham was called to Ogden by the death of her father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 23, 1913 News has been received of the death of Bob McMurty, the funeral to occur at Kemmerer. The family had only recently moved from here to Frontier. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 May 30, 1913 Miner Killed In No. 7 Aitruo Fronza, a native of Tyrol, was killed in No. 7 mine yesterday afternoon. Death was caused by a fall of rock, his neck being broken. The funeral services will be held Sunday morning, conducted by the Francesco Giuseppe Society. The deceased had only been in the country about three months. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 May 30, 1913 As we go to press we learn of the death of Matt Anderson which occurred at 7:45 this morning. The cause of death was diabetes and gangrene which settled in his foot, the result of an injury received a long time ago on one of the toes. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 06, 1913 CHINESE BODIES EXHUMED Chinese Cemetery Scene of Gruesome Task As Bodies Are Being Taken Up and the Bones Prepared for Shipment to Native Land The bodies of Chinese who have been buried in the Chinese cemetery over the hill, are being exhumed this week to be sent to the old country. About thirty bodies are now in the cemetery of the bodies which have been buried since the plot was secured some forty years ago, many of the bodies having been shipped from time to time. Unlike other cemeteries, the dead are buried only two feet under the ground, and after eight years may be taken up and shipped to China. The bodies are taken up, the clothing burned and the flesh which has not decayed, is torn off, and the bones separated and placed in sack. They are later cleaned more thoroughly and sealed in as small a box as possible and sent on the long journey to China. One body which was exhumed, was in such condition that it could not be handled as the rest had been and his flesh was burned off. The bodies have been buried from eight to twelve years. The Chinamen who are opening the graves state that two bodies have been stolen, but they did not know when or by whom, and they are very indignant. This is an unpleasant task and one that none of us can understand. It is a part of their religious beliefs. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 06, 1913 Death of Mathew Anderson The funeral of Mathew Anderson who died last Friday, was held from the home on South Front street, on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. F.C. Lewis officiating. Deceased was 34 years of age and had come here 21 years ago, where he has since worked in the mines, at the time of his death he was a driver in Blairtown mine. Death was caused from diabetes, and gangrene which developed from injuries in his foot, received many years ago. Left to mourn his loss are his wife, two sisters living here, Mrs. David Muir, and Mrs. Jos. Dugdale and three brothers, Hamilton, Will and Robert. Deceased was a member of the Eagles and U.M.W. of A. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 06, 1913 A young man about eighteen was killed by a fall of rock in Number 8 mine at about 12:30 today. We did not have time to learn particulars for this issue. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 06, 1913 Death of Little Child Florence Ethel, the twenty-one months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, died at the home of its parents on Monday morning after a three week’s illness with Bright’s disease. Funeral services were conducted from the home on No. 1hill at 2:30 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Lawrence preaching the sermon, and the little body was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 30 June 13, 1913 Death of Mrs. Martin Whelan Mrs. Martin Whelan, died at Ogden, on Friday night at 10:30 p.m. after an illness of many weeks. Her condition grew worse about two weeks ago and a change was advised, but little hope was entertained for recovery. Death was caused from dropsy and she had been a patient sufferer for many months. Deceased was born in Lonaconing, Maryland, in 1872, and had lived in Rock Springs for many years. Left to mourn the loss of a loving wife, mother and sister, are the husband and six little daughters, and one son, mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson, four brothers, Will, Tom, Joseph, and John, and one sister, Isabelle Thompson. The funeral was conducted from the home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Lawrence preaching the sermon, the Elks Quartelle singing the hymns. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. In Heaves field are children playing, And ther, O vision of delight, I see the child and Mother straying In robes of white. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 30 June 13, 1913 Jos. Grgich was killed in No. 8 mine last Friday by a fall of rock, his neck being broken by the fall. His funeral was conducted at the Ace parlors Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. He was 21 years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 27, 1913 WOUNDS CAUSE OF DEATH Man Dies from Bullets Fired from A Gun in the Hands of A Friend—Shots Were Intended for Another—Murderer Not Yet Apprehended Dan Ivesich died at 4 o’clock on Tuesday morning as the result of gun shot wounds in the abdomen inflicted by Tonio Zupon. The dead man was not the aggressor in the quarrel which ended so fatally for him, being only a bystander in the saloon. The quarrel started during the day in the mines. One man was a Montenegrian, the other a Havartian, and they had a dispute regarding their kings we understand. At the National Balkan saloon where the shooting took place, and where they gathered in the afternoon of Sunday, the one man asked the other to drink, and was refused. Words resulted and a gun was pulled but the bullets struck Ivezich by mistake. Zupon is still at large, but it has been learned that he has gone west, and Deputy Sheriff Angelovich has gone to Granger and vicinity to search. The funeral was held late Wednesday afternoon, the service being held late awaiting the arrival of a brother from Park City, Utah. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 27, 1913 An unknown Jap was killed by a train near Bitter Creek Friday night and the body was buried from Ace’s parlors Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 June 27, 1913 Dr. Davis was called to his home at Bloomington, Nebr., on Tuesday night, by the serious illness of his mother, who passed away shortly after he reached home. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 04, 1913 Former Resident Dies at Lyman John Guild died at Lyman, Wyo., Tuesday morning of diabetes, after a long illness, at the age of 49 years. Funeral services were held in Lyman on Wednesday afternoon, where interment took place. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Ethel, Veda and Gladys, and one son, Harold. Deceased formerly lived in Rock Springs, where he established the store owned by J.B. Young on Pilot Butte avenue. He left Rock Springs in June 1900, and was in the mercantile business at Lyman before his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 04, 1913 John Rizzi received word the first of the week, of the death of his niece Miss Rosie Rizzi in Austria but we did not learn the cause of death. The young lady formerly lived here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 11, 1913 ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT HAS PASSED BEYOND Geo. Harris Sr., better known to his friends as “Uncle George,” died suddenly on July 4th shortly after noon. He had complained the night before of not feeling well, and had closed his little confectionery and cigar store early so he could go to bed and fell better for the work on Fourth of July. He told Miss Benson, who works for him, that he did not feel well, and fell to the floor. She helped him to his room and to bed and sent word to his son George Harris, who was up from Green River for the celebration of the 4th of July, and to George Pickering and the doctor, but he was dead before anyone arrived. Deceased was seventy-three years old and had lived in Rock Springs since 1876, coming from Peoria, Illinois, in the early days being in the hotel and saloon business. He is survived by two sons, William, who lives at Salt Wells, and George Jr., who lives at Green River, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Pfieffer of Kemmerer, all of whom attended the funeral. Services were conducted Sunday from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pickering at the Barracks at 2:30 o’clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Schepp. The pallbearers were Messrs. Sam Ward, M.J. Dankowski, Chas. Wassung, John Sharp, Thos. LeMarr, Ed Oliver Jr. Interment at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 11, 1913 Man Killed In No. 7 Mine Martin Hayduck, Slavish coal miner, was killed in No. 7 mine on Monday under the wheels of the cars. It is supposed that the man who was a driver, was kicked by the mule he was driving and thrown so that he was caught in the chains and thrown under the wheels, which passed over his head. No one saw the accident and the wounds on his head look as though the hoof of the mule struck him, but this fact will never be definitely known. Death was instantaneous. Deceased is a married man and leaves a family to mourn his untimely loss. Funeral services were conducted from the Slavish Catholic church Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., and the delegates who were in attendance at the Federation meeting, marched in a body with the members of Local 2293 and the members of the Slavish society to which he belonged. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 11, 1913 Sedgwick Failed to Survive Operation Leonard Sedgwick, 38, Dale, Niobrara county, died at the private hospital Sunday morning. His death followed an operation performed several days ago. Sedgwick was widely known as the “Klondike King,” having made a fortune estimated at $100,000, in the Klondike gold camps. A wife and infant son, two sisters, three brothers, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sedgwick, of Grover, survive the deceased. The funeral took place from the Elk’s home on Tuesday afternoon.—Cheyenne Leader. Mr. Sedgwick formerly lived in Rock Springs, and was in the meat business with his brother John in the location now occupied by the Gem store. He left here about ten years ago when he went to the Klondike country. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 18, 1913 Mystery Surrounds Death W. Dickenson, about sixty-five years old, was found dead between the tracks near Salt Wells. Coroner McAllister went to the scene and upon investigation found the man had only a bruise on his head and showed no marks on his body. It was learned at the inquest, which was held yesterday, that he was a passenger in the chair car on No. 19 Thursday, but how he got off the train is still a mystery. The train crew was present at the inquest and the conductor, who was in the same car with Dickenson, said if he had passed him he would have seen him. The brakeman was sitting in the observation car, and he declared Dickenson did not pass him and all of the crew state that the traps were securely closed. On his person was found a ticket from Waldor, Kansas, to LaGrand, Oregon, and a check book b??k on his home bank and some money. A letter was also found from Josephine Dickenson at Waldor and in answer to a telegram she will arrive at once. Arrangements will be made then to care for his burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 18, 1913 Mrs. C.L. Agnew Dead In Omaha Friends in Cheyenne were grieved today to learn of the death in Omaha this morning of Mrs. C.L. Agnew, formerly of this city. Mrs. Agnew was for some time in the local hospital and was taken to Omaha a month ago in the hope that the lower altitude might give her relief from a very aggravated case of neuritis and other complications. She did no respond to treatment, however, and for the past week had been in an unconscious condition. Mr. Agnew, who was formerly in the Stock Growers’ bank and Wyoming Trust and Savings bank in this city but is now in a bank in Salt Lake City, passed through Cheyenne yesterday enroute to Omaha and reached his wife’s bedside only a few hours before the end came—Cheyenne Tribune. Mr. Agnew was associated with the bank at Pinedale, and left some few months ago because of the illness of his wife. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 18, 1913 Little Child Dies Suddenly Loyes, the little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Belzer, died suddenly Saturday, following a spell of vomiting. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 08, 1913 Sheepman Dies From Rifle Wound While cleaning a 30-30 caliber rifle in his home in Evanston, Wyo., J. Edward Chapman was accidentally shot yesterday and died in St. Marks hospital at 2:45 o’clock this morning. He had just finished cleaning a shotgun and laid it to one side and took up the rifle. Before h had discovered that there was a load in the gun, for he has always been known to be extremely careful with firearms, a dog ran past him, or jumped on him, striking the gun in such a way that it was discharge. The bullet entered the stomach from the front and ranged downward, penetrating the intestines and a kidney. The explosive gases, carried by the ball, tended to tear the tissues where the bullet entered the flesh, making a bad wound on account of the gun being so close to him. The accident occurred in the forenoon and the wounded man was rushed to the depot and brought to Ogden on No. 1, Union Pacific. Dr. T.B. Beattie, Mr. Chapman’s physician, and also an oldtime friend of the family, met the party in Ogden and accompanied the wounded man to this city and to the hospital. With him in consultation on the case were Dr. Union Worthington and Dr. F.S. Bascom. Mr. Chapman went to Evanston about twenty years ago from Boston, where he was connected with a prominent family. He and his brothers organized the Neponset Land & Livestock company, of which he was president. The company has extensive sheep and cattle interests and is well known throughout the west. Mr. Chapman’s wife and son, Ralph, and his brother, George Chapman, accompanied him to this city and spent last night in the hospital with him.—Salt Lake Tribune. Mr. Chapman was well known in this county and especially in Rock Springs and his friends will be sorry to learn of his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 08, 1913 Dies of Injuries Giuseppe Pinanonti, who was hurt in the mine at Gunn on July 29th, died at the hospital last Friday. The funeral was held from Ace’s parlors on Sunday. Deceased was 26 years old, and single. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 08, 1913 Killed in No. 2 Mine John Ludards was killed in No. 2 mine Tuesday just as he was leaving for home. He jumped from the motor as he was coming out and caught in the wire, the motor crushing his life out. A priest came from Butte, Montana, and the services were conducted from the Ace parlors on Friday afternoon. Deceased was 27 years old and unmarried. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 08, 1913 Death of Little Child John Charles Hogan, little son of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Hogan, of Lion, died at the home of his parents at twenty minutes to six on Sunday morning, Aug. 3rd, following an illness of a week. The little fellow’s illness was supposed to be ptomaine poisoning, from something he has eaten when in town with his mother two weeks ago, investigation showed nothing he had eaten could have had this effect, later spinal meningitis resulted. He grew gradually worse and all the kindly attention of his relatives and the close attention of the physician could not avail and the little fellow was relieved from his suffering on Sunday morning. The funeral services were held from the Congregational church on Monday afternoon, Rev. F.C. Lewis officiating. Deceased was born in Grass Creek, Utah on July 5th, 1911, and his death when at the age when he had so many sweet ways and was just beginning to notice everything, has left the home saddened and bereft of his little presence. The many friends of the parents sympathize with them in this hour of sadness. --- --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 38 August 08, 1913 George Thornton from Midway made our town a visit last Saturday. He is a brother of Rody Thornton who died May 4, 1912, leaving a large estate consisting of lands and cattle. Cattle were sold last fall. They are now offering the land for sale. Thornton owned several ranches near Midway, Wyoming. --- Green River Star, August 8, 1913 Fredrick Gasson Passed to the Beyond Last Tuesday morning Frederick Gasson after an illness of six weeks passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hill, in this city, at the age of sixty-nine years. Mr. Gasson came from Kansas to Green River in 1889, and since that time has been engaged in stock raising and various other pursuits. His first wife passed away September 17, 1892, and in 1893 web Mrs. Jessie Zollinger of Colorado. The deceased was well known throughout the county and highly respected by all who enjoyed his acquaintance, and his passing brings sorrow to many. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, two daughters and a son, Mrs. Jessie Gasson, Mrs. Henry Franklin, Mrs. Joseph Hill and Mr. Walter Gasson, all who reside in this city. This publication joins with a host of friends in extending to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from the Congregational church, Rev. Jan J. LeFebre preaching the sermon. From the church to the grave the remains were escorted by members of the various bodies of the Masonic Order, of which the deceased was a member. At the grave the Masonic burial services were conducted by Past Grand Master T.S. Taliaferro Jr., of Rock Springs, which were beautiful and impressive, after which the mortal remains of Frederick Gsson were consigned to mother earth. --- Green River Star, August 8, 1913 Card of Thanks We, the undersigned desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind during the illness of and extended such kindness at the death of our beloved father and husband. Also do we wish to tank the various lodge members who attended and offered words of comfort. Mrs. Ida Franklin, Mrs. Bertha Hill, Walter F. Gasson, Mrs. Jessie Gasson. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 15, 1913 Young Man Taken From Train Dies Clarence Bruns, a young man about 20 years old, was taken from train No. 17 Monday morning. He was taken in the ambulance to the hospital where he died at six o’clock. The young man was a student and just came from Germany and was enroute to California. A cablegram was sent to his father in Germany and he answered that he would come. The body has been embalmed and sealed and will be held for further instructions. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 15, 1913 Dies In Closed Pit Mary Thomasich, three years old, was found by her parents in a closet pit at about 1 o’clock Tuesday. The little child had gone out into the yard to play and wandered into an abandoned closet a short way from the home of its parents. The mother missed the little girl and started to look about the yard, and later found her in a closet pit, where she had fallen through the broken floor. She was taken out but life was extinct, death being caused by strangulation. She was scarcely our of her mother’s sight for five minutes, when she was missed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 15, 1913 Deaths Pierena Jacbiro, age six months, died at Reliance last Saturday of cholera infantum. Funeral services were conducted at the Ace parlors on Monday afternoon. The month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harris, died Wednesday, and funeral services were conducted from the Ace parlors on Friday afternoon. Miss Senna Soine, age 27 years, died August 9th, at the Wyoming General Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services were conducted form the Ace parlors on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Miss Sandra Soine, a sister of the deceased, arrived from Butte, Montana to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 15, 1913 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Stalick died Sunday and funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Rocket v. 6 no. 40 August 22, 1913 Passes Away at Age of 76 Mrs. Katherine Slavero, mother of Mrs. August Martello, died at the hospital on Thursday morning, at the age of 76 years, after an illness of a month at hospital. Deceased had been ill for a couple of months and was taken to Ogden where an operation was performed on a growth on her nose which had developed into cancer. As she did not improve, she was brought to the hospital here where she died on Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted from the home of A. Martello, at 219 M street, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket v. 6 no. 40 August 22, 1913 D. Russell Dead David Russell, died at the home of Mrs. Thos. Wilde at No. 4 on Thursday morning, at the age of 76 years. The funeral services will be held from the North Side Catholic church tomorrow morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket v. 6 no. 40 August 22, 1913 Old Resident Passes Away John Hudack, who passed away on Sunday at 5 o’clock, was born in Austria in 1848. He came to Rock Springs in 1888, where he engaged in the tailoring business. Later he worked in the mines and about 15 years ago after an injury received while at work he abandoned mining and resumed his tailoring. He was taken ill on Wednesday with Bright’s disease and was confined to his bed, and died quietly while his wife was talking to him, without a struggle. Funeral services were conducted from the home Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock, Father Schezzler officiating. Left to mourn his loss are the widow and three children, Mrs. Wm. Hensley of Spokane, Wash., Jos. and John Hudack. Joseph arrived from his home at Enid, Okla., in answer to the wire, and John who had started on Sunday for Enid, to visit his brother, was not reached in time to return for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket v. 6 no. 40 August 22, 1913 Drank Sheep Dip And Died Jas. H. McStadden a sheep herder in the Eden Valley, drank a bottle of sheep dip last Saturday and died shortly afterwards. He was brought to town and prepared for burial at the Ace parlors, and shipped on Monday to his home at Rogers, Arkansas. Rev. F.A. Martin who was visiting here and who was going into that vicinity, accompanied the body to Arkansas. --- Rock Springs Rocket v. 6 no. 40 August 22, 1913 Matt Muir has received news of the death of his brother in Lonaconing, Md. This brother is the one Mr. Muir recently visited. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 August 29, 1913 Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage Mrs. Gust Sturm died last Saturday morning following a cerebral hemorrhage, age 35 years. When the other members of the household got up in the morning, Mrs. Sturm who had not been well, was not disturbed and later when they went to awaken her, she was found to be unconscious. Everything possible was done, but she died about 9 o’clock. The funeral services were conducted from the home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Schepp officiating. Left to mourn her loss are the husband, and one little girl four years old and a son two years old, her mother, Mrs. Wm. Williams, three sisters, Mrs. David Jones, Mrs. Wm. Morrow, Mrs. E. Trayer, and two brothers, William and Ben Williams. The services at the cemetery were conducted by Rebecca Lodge No. 3, of which she was a member. Two sisters of Mrs. Sturm, Mrs. Weyand and Mrs. Doner attended the funeral from Denver. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 August 29, 1913 Dies In Old Hut on Creek Bank J.T. Sewall died Friday night of cerebral thrombosis, age 65 years. Deceased formerly worked for Paul Zembo on the ranch, and last year has worked for Miss Leckie on the ranch. He had his shoulder dislocated while working in the hay field and came in to the hospital for attention. After leaving the hospital he has been living in a dugout on the banks of Bitter Creek, where he was taken ill, and refusing to go to the hospital he had been cared for by some companions who lived in the place with him. Miss Mary Leckie came in from the north Tuesday and made arrangements for his burial, paying expenses with money had had coming and he was buried from Ace’s parlors on Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 12, 1913 Little Roy Travis Dies Roy, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Travis died Wednesday and funeral services were conducted from the home this afternoon. The little fellow was only about two years old and the family has the sympathy of a large number of friends in their loss of their little boy. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 12, 1913 Death of John Brennen John Brennen died at his home Monday night about 10 o’clock. He was born in Wayne county, Pa., 34 years ago, and had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past years [sic]. Funeral services were held Thursday morning from the North Side Catholic church, and was largely attended. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 12, 1913 Mrs. Ward and daughter, Rena, were called to Salt Lake Monday, owing to the death of Mrs. Ward’s brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 19, 1913 Negro Kills Man in Self-Defense Details of the killing of Bale Herndon, at the ranch of Henry Nevins in the Brown’s Park district have reached here. Herndon was shot by a negro named Jones, who fired in self-defense. Herndon, Jones and a Mexican were playing cards for money, Jones won all the stakes which angered Herndon. He picked up a rifle and fired at the negro, the bullet going through his hat. Jones ran into another room, got a shotgun and returned. He asked Herndon what he meant by firing at him. “I am going to kill you, you black ____ __ __ ____,” said Herndon. Herndon threw the rifle into position, but could not release the trigger. Then Jones shot him in the side. Jones was arrested. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 19, 1913 Killed by Falling Rock Pedro Achurra, a native of Spain, was killed in the mines at Sweetwater, Tuesday, by falling rock. He leaves a wife and family in Spain. He was a member of Local 2325, U.M.W. of A. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from Ace’s Parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 26, 1913 Miner Killed At Blairtown A sad accident occurred on Wednesday evening, at eleven thirty, at the Blairtown mine, when Vance Radasevich fell into one of the large mining machines and was instantly killed. As the young man was passing the machine his foot slipped, hurling him into the drills, and his right foot and entire left leg were torn from him, besides his abdomen being literally torn to shreds, making a most gruesome sight. Radasevich is a Croatian, a native of Mrkopalj, and had been in the country several years. He is a member of Local Union 2516 U.M.W. of A., which organization will have charge of his burial. The services will be conducted from the City Undertaking Parlors Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, and all members of the local are asked to be present. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 September 26, 1913 Run Down By Passenger Train John Binias, employed at the pumping station west of town, while on his way home Saturday night on a speeder, was run down by a train, and instantly killed. Not until the engineer stopped at Point of Rocks to oil his engine, however, was this accident discovered. The engineer went to the front of the engine to examine it and found part of the speeder and pieces of the man’s brain on the cowcatcher, and sent in word along the line. The badly mutilated body of the unfortunate man was found near the scene of the accident. Deceased is a native of Germany, and his only known relatives in this country is an uncle residing in Pennsylvania. The funeral was held Tuesday and interment in the cemetery here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 03, 1913 Shooting at Boulder Friends of John Hittle received word of his death on Wednesday, having met his death at the hands of his nephew, George. After the shooting he hid himself in a store room and resisted arrest, having a supply of guns and ammunition to keep the officers away. Meager reports have been received about the affair, but we understand the he has at last given himself up and will be brought down to jail. The body of the uncle was brought to Rock Springs by the undertaker Wednesday night. John Hittle was for a number of years an engineer on the Union Pacific, and his services reaching over the number of years necessary for a pension, he has been enjoyed this reward living on his ranch at Boulder. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 03, 1913 Dies During Govt. Manuevers Edward Evans, of Pittsburg, Pa., one of the government men in the mine rescue maneuvers, died about 5:30 on Tuesday morning in No. 1 mine while with a crew which was coming out, having finished their hours of the test work. The evidence in the coroner’s inquest held on Wednesday night, was that the deceased had complained of illness to members of the crew and started to run for the outside. After going only a short distance he stumbled and fell, and pulled the nose piece of the helmet from position, which was replaced by members of the crew who were trying to aid him. The man was five feet eight inches tall and quite heavy and the men were unable to get him out into good air and dispatched one of their crew to hasten the arrival of the rescue crew which was about to go to work. Everything possible was done with the greatest possible dispatch, and pull motors were used, but to no avail. A post mortem was held, Drs. Oliver Chambers and J.H. Young making the examination and they attributed death due to collapse, the contributory causes being high pulse counts ranging from one hundred to on hundred and twenty and coming from an altitude of 1,200 to one of 6,252. He had previously complained of pain in the region of his heart and it is thought he had a tobacco heart. There was evidence of excessive fat around the heart. The helmet was examined and found to be in perfect condition and it is given out that death was caused by heart failure, and not from having engaged in the work. Deceased has a family in the east where his body will be shipped for interment. The verdict of the Coroner’s jury was that death resulted from heart failure. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 03, 1913 Dies From Injuries Geo. McQuillan died at the hospital Tuesday as the result of injuries received in the Blairtown mines on last Thursday. The funeral arrangements are not complete, the family waiting for relatives to arrive. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 03, 1913 Card of Thanks From the medium of the paper we desire to thank each and every friend, who was so kind during the recent illness of our daughter. For the many expressions of sympathy, many deeds of kindness, and many tokens of friendship and good will, we are deeply grateful. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Baird and Family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 10, 1913 To Be Buried At Old Home The body of John Hittle who was murdered by his nephew, Geo. Hittle, was prepared for burial at the Ace undertaking parlors, and shipped to Prairie City, Ill., on Monday escorted to the train by Masons, to which order he belonged. From all reports obtained at this time, the victim was shot in the back by his nephew as he turned to get away from him. The two men were at the HIttle ranch about twenty-five miles southeast of Pinedale on Tuesday. He made the remark that he had gone to the ranch with the intention of killing his uncle and he meant to do it despite the pleadings of his aunt. His own son witnessed the shooting, as died the hired man and the person of the church. After the killing Geo. Hittle got into his car and went to Boulder where he is in the mercantile business, and where he barricaded himself and defied the officers to come near. Later he gave himself up and is in jail at Lander. The quarrel resulted over the sale of some cattle belonging to his children and should not have been sold in the name of the firm. The murder was the most cold blooded that the press of the state have been called upon to report. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 10, 1913 Found Dead on Tracks A colored man was found dead in the east end of the yards at Green River on Saturday night. He was evidently killed by the train, although it is not known which train it was. It is thought he was beating his way and was riding under the oars. He was buried from Ace’s parlors Thursday and was a county case. There was nothing on his person to show who he was or where he came from. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 10, 1913 Theo Johnson died at the Wyoming General hospital on Tuesday night of pneumonia. He was buried on Thursday from the Ace parlors by the county nothing being known of his relatives. He formerly worked for Chris Bunning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 10, 1913 Mrs. John Drysdale Dead Mrs. John Drysdale died at her home last night at 6:05 o’clock from a paralytic stroke, at the age of 70 years. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Lewis at the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 10, 1913 JOHN MUSGROVE IS DEAD John Musgrove died at the Wyoming General hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 6:30 o’clock, p.m., after an illness of three weeks. Deceased was born in Rock Springs thirty-six years ago, on the nineteenth of November, his parents being the proprietors of the American hotel, the first hostelry in the town. He received his education in the schools of this town and was married to Miss Lulu Killian on December 21, 1898, and for the past five years the family has resided in Superior. Deceased is survived by his wife, daughter Hazel, four years old, son Alvia, three years old, two sisters, Miss Irene of Waterloo, and Mrs. H. Wren, Ottumwa, Iowa, and brother, William of Superior. Services will be conducted from t he Congregational church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Lewis officiating, and the Masons of Green River, of which he was a member, and the lodge of this city, will have charge of the services. John Musgrove was a man of sterling character, industrious, of exemplary habits, and he leaves behind a host of friends who will grieve because of his death, and extend deepest sympathy to the family in their hour of sadness. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 17, 1913 Paul Birich, the 5 months son of Mr. and Mrs. Birich, who died at the home of its parents at No. 4, on Tuesday, was buried from the North Side catholic church on Wednesday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 17, 1913 Wm. Kenton, the negro who was hit by the train near Vandyke last Friday, died Friday night and the funeral occurred on Wednesday from the Ace parlors. He has a wife at Huntington, Arkansas. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 October 24, 1913 Electrocuted In No. 10 Mine Peter Vukichevich, a miner in No. 10, was instantly killed last Thursday by coming in contact with a live wire of the trolley, the wire catching him on the lip. Coroner McAllister held an inquest on Monday night and the jury returned the verdict, “that the deceased came to his death through his own carelessness.” The man was coming out of the mine and wad riding on the low side of the car when he should have been riding the high, and should have waited for the current to be shut off before getting out. The funeral was conducted Sunday by Local 2174, U.M.W. of A., of which he was a member. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 October 24, 1913 Mrs. Ed Fitzsimmons Dead Mrs. Ed Fitzsimmons died yesterday morning at 7:45, following an illness of some length, a sufferer from paralysis, at the age of 48 years. Deceased had been a resident of this city for eighteen years and is a sister of Mrs. J.B. Young. Left to mourn her loss are her husband and four children. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday afternoon from the Mormon Meeting House. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 October 24, 1913 Sheepherder’s Body Found Jos. Bereshea, a sheep herder employed by J.H. Brooks, was found dead near the Cooper ranch on Monday, having been lost in a snow storm which occurred on Oct. 4th. Coroner McAllister brought the body in yesterday to the McNulty parlors. He is a Spaniard and has no relatives here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 October 31, 1913 MAY BE SKELETON OF ESCAPED CONVICT The skeleton of a man found in the Red Desert by Coroner McAllister and Felix Alston, warden of the penitentiary, is thought to be the bones of Mike Burke, one of the convicts who escaped from the penitentiary about a year ago and who was never found. Only pieces of his clothing remain, the coyotes having devoured the flesh. Two pipes were found and it is said Burke was in inveterate smoker. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 October 31, 1913 Jack Bowker, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson died at 1 o’clock today. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 October 31, 1913 Editor of Tribune is Dead Wm. Nelson, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, who has been associated with the paper for the past thirty-five years, died suddenly at his home in Salt Lake on Sunday, at the age of 74 years, cause of death being hemorrhage of the brain. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 07, 1913 John Pearson Dead John Pearson was taken suddenly ill at the Cottage Saloon Wednesday and a call was put in for the ambulance. He died before reaching the hospital. Pearson was a native of Sweden, where he has a wife, and leaves three daughters, Mrs. Fred Wall, Superior, Mrs. Axel Johnson and Mrs. Pete Davidson. The funeral will be held Sunday morning from the home of Mrs. Axel Johnson. Deceased has been a resident of this country for the past thirty years. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 07, 1913 “Litch” Has Gone Beyond Died, in this city, Wednesday morning at seven o’clock, Nov. 5th, Herman Lichenstein, aged 60 years. Deceased was born in Germany, but came tot his country at the age of fourteen years, remaining in New York for a couple of years, later going to Chicago. He came to this city sixteen years ago last July and has been engaged in the manufacture of cigars. He and Mrs. Lichenstein were married here shortly afterward, by Judge J.M. Mott at the home of Barney Gesas. Mr. Lichenstein has been a sufferer from rheumatism for a number of years and for sometime past had dropsy, which caused his death. He was a prominent lodge member, belonging to the Eagles, Elks, Odd Fellows and K. of P., and had gone through all the chairs in the Eagles and the Encampment, which is the higher branch of the I.O.O.F. He is the first officer in the Rock Springs Eagles to pass away. The body will be taken to the Elk home tomorrow at 2 o’clock where it will lie in state until Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, when funeral services will be held by the Eagles. Fred Johnson, of the B.P.O.E., will give the Eulogy and Elk Quartette will sing one selection. A widow is left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and companion and a host of friends will miss a friendship which has been a pleasure to them since his residence here. He often said, that when he died he wanted to be buried here where all his friends were. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 14, 1913 A Polish miner was killed in No. 7 mine yesterday at about 3:30 o’clock, by a fall of rock. The mine was closed for the balance of the shift. The body is at the City Undertaking Parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 01 November 21, 1913 Passing Away of Old Pioneer Adam Cooper died suddenly of heart trouble at his ranch thirty miles south of town, on Saturday evening, Nov. 15th. His daughter was alone at the time of his death and she was obliged to hitch up a team and drive nine miles to the nearest neighbors for help. Word was sent to the family in town and they started immediately by auto to bring the body in. Deceased was born in Scotland Oct. 20, 1848, and came to Rock Springs in 1870. He was married in Green River in 1873, and he worked in the mines here until 1886 when he secured ranch interests and since spent part of his time in the country, his family living in town, and spending part of summer at the ranch. About three years ago he had the misfortune to break an arm and one limb, but except for this, he had been in good health. Left to survive are the widow and six children, Mrs. J.H. Brooks, Mrs. Rife, Mrs. Harry Kent, Mars. J. Baxter, and Miss Maggie Cooper, and one son, Adam Cooper. Funeral services were conducted from the Congregational church at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon, the services being under the auspice of the K. of P. of which lodge he was a charter member, the lodge being organized in 1882. Mr. Cooper was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Rock Springs, and his passing beyond takes away another of the staunch men of the community. His funeral was largely attended, and the flowers were many and beautiful. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 28, 1913 Death of Laramie Lady Mrs. Mary Linden, wife of John Linden, died at 9 o’clock Saturday night at the family home and the funeral will occur from Stryker’s undertaking rooms at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Linden was 38 years of age last August. She was born in Sweden and came to this country seven years ago. Mrs. Linden was a splendid Christian, a devoted wife, a loving mother and a dear friend, and her death makes a break in the circle of warm friends that has been formed since the coming of the family to Laramie. She is survived by the mother, husband, son and daughter and one sister.—Laramie Republican. John Linden is a brother of Gus Linden of this city who went to Laramie to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 28, 1913 Death of Sister In East Mrs. Chas. Freeman received word Wednesday of the death of her sister at Rochester, N.Y., after a three days illness with pneumonia. The sister, Miss Agnes Cobban, will be remembered by many, having visited Mrs. Freeman about four years ago. The latter left on No. 10 yesterday morning to attend the funeral. --- Green River Star, November 28, 1913 LEGAL NOTICE State of Wyoming ) ) SS. Sweetwater County ) In The District Court In the Matter of the Estate of Patrick Mockler, deceased. Notice is hereby given to all creditors and others interested in the estate of Patrick Mockler, deceased, that the undersigned, Matt Mockler, administrator, intends to make final settlement of said estate at the March 1914, term of the District Court, on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 1914, to be holden at the Town of Green River, in the County and State aforesaid, at which time any person interested in said estate may appear and file their objections. Dated the 25th day of November, A.D. 1913. Matt Mockler, Administrator. By T.S. Taliaferro, Jr., His Attorney. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 05, 1913 Found Dead In Bed SALT LAKE, Utah, Dec. 3.—Joseph McGee of Rock Springs, Wyo., sometimes known as McKay, was found dead in a local rooming house and was identified by friends who had worked with him as a miner in Wyoming and Utah. Examination showed death was due to natural causes. He was 70 years of age. The body is in care of local undertakers until relatives can be found. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 05, 1913 Death of Little Child Elmer Hokanson, the three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hokanson, died at the home of its parents at 2 o’clock on Friday afternoon of spinal meningitis. Funeral services were held from the house on North Side on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. F.C. Lewis officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 05, 1913 Roy Marsh has received word of the death of his uncle, W.H. Marsh of Juanita, Nebr. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 12, 1913 Mrs. Herman Johnson Dead Mrs. Herman Johnson, age 37 years, died at the hospital on Monday morning from a goiter on her neck. Funeral services will be held form the Finnish church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. She is survived by her husband and eight children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 12, 1913 Dead In Cabin Mrs. Missouri Kramer, 60 years old, daughter of a former acting governor of Wyoming and widow of an United States army officer, was found dead in a hermit’s cabin in New Orleans, La., on Dec. 9th. Letters found in the cabin indicated she was a belle at Rutherford B. Hayes’ inaugural ball. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 December 26, 1913 Killed In Headon Collision On Sunday Thomas Moore, fireman, and F.C. Kress of Omaha, the electrician on passenger train, were killed on Sunday morning at Black Buttes where the Los Angeles limited, No. 8, collided headon with freight No. 255 westbound. The accident occurred at the east switch and from evidence given at the inquest which was held by Justice Johnson on Tuesday, it appears that there was a misunderstanding as to the time the side was to be made, and the trains met about 300 yards from the switch. Both engines were demolished and fireman Moore, who was standing in the gangway, was crushed between the tender and the engine. Kress, the electrician, was so badly crushed with the baggage in the car, the he died in a very few minutes. No passengers were injured, but they were badly shaken up. ---