Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 04, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL The death of Edith Frances, the little eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart, occurred at the hospital on Monday, after a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart reside on the Dunton ranch at Elkhorn and brought the little girl to the hospital on Sunday, to receive treatment for kidney trouble. While she had been ailing for some time, it was not thought that her condition was so serious and her death was a great shock to her relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church on Wednesday morning, conducted by Dr. Schepp. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 04, 1918 POOR FARM INMATE COMMITS SUICIDE Sometime during last Sunday night, Jacob Kari, an inmate of the county poor farm in the Eden valley committed suicide by hanging. At just what time the act was committed is not known as the body was not found until about eight o’clock on Monday morning. When found, he was hanging in a chicken house; one end of the rope was fastened around his neck, the other end tied to a pole less than six feet from the ground. Kari has been a county charge for a number of years, having been injured about the shoulders and arms. When the poor farm was opened he was taken to that institution. At times he acted queerly and it was thought that he was not mentally balanced at all times. Last Sunday he seemed to be in a splendid frame of mind and spent the day on a successful rabbit hunt. When the other inmates retired for the night he apparently went with them. In the morning, it was discovered that his bed had not been slept in and a search was made for him. It is thought that he became despondent and committed suicide. He was about forty-five years of age, a Finn, unmarried, and had been a resident of Rock Springs for a number of years. So far, the county coroner has been unable to locate any relatives. His burial will take place on Saturday morning. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 04, 1918 On Wednesday Mrs. Hattie Richards received a telegram containing the sad news of the death of a sister, residing in Illinois. As the funeral was set for Friday it was impossible for her to reach there in time to be present, so Mrs. Richards did not attempt the long journey. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 07 January 04, 1918 Dies at Hospital Edith, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart of Elkhorn died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday afternoon from Bright’s disease, after a very short illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Episcopal church and interment made in Mountain View cemetery. The family live on the Dunton ranch three miles west of Elkhorn and the child was brought to town seriously ill Saturday and taken to the hospital on Sunday, where she died the following day. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 11, 1918 FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT SUNDAY AFTERNOON On Sunday afternoon an automobile accident occurred on the road between Farson and McPhee springs, 60 miles north of Rock Springs, in which Guy Helm received injuries from which he died forty-eight hours later. The accident occurred while the car was traveling at a high speed around a sharp curve in the road, the car turning completely over. In the car at the time were Lander Johnson, foreman of the Dunton Sheep Co., and Helm, who was an employee of the same company. As near as can be learned, Johnson and Helm left Rock Springs with the determination to make a fast run to the ranch. When they were about fifteen miles from the ranch the car plunged over forward. Johnson jumped clear and sustained a few bruises, but Helm was caught under the car. Within fifteen minutes of the happening, a car driven by Charles Stewart, another employee of the sheep company, appeared and he assisted in clearing away the wreck. Helm complained that his back was injured and for a few minutes the question was discussed as to whether it would be better to take him out to the ranch or bring him to the hospital. Finally it was decided to bring him to the hospital and he was placed in as comfortable a position as possible in the car and they arrived in Rock Springs during the evening. Medical examination developed that the spinal column near the neck had been crushed. An operation for the removal of several pieces of bone was performed, but little encouragement for his recovery was entertained, and about nine o’clock on Tuesday evening he passed away. As near as can be learned he was not conscious from the time of the accident until after he reached the hospital. Guy Helm was about 23 years of age, unmarried, and leaves a father in Salt Lake City, and a sister in Missouri. The sister is en route to Rock Springs and upon her arrival arrangements for the funeral will be made. He has resided in Rock Springs and in this vicinity for several years and has many friends here who will be shocked to learn of his tragic end. For a time, he conducted the South Pass restaurant in this city but during the past year he has been employed on the range. The death of Helm was the third to result from the overturning of this car, it being the same car which overturned last May, causing the death of W.B. Dunton and Dan Crawford. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 11, 1918 LITTLE CHILD DIES AT LION Mr. and Mrs. Dave McIntosh, of Lion, have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their only son, little Aleck, who passed away on the evening of Friday, Jan. 4th, after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was seventeen months old, and beside his parents is survived by three little sisters. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. A.F. Schepp. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 11, 1918 DEATH OF ANOTHER PIONEER RESIDENT Another pioneer resident of this section passed from our midst last Sunday, when the death of Charles Rador occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital, after a brief illness from pneumonia. He had been ailing for about a week, and was taken to the hospital on Thursday, where his death occurred as stated. Mr. Rador was typically a western man, his entire life having been spent on the frontier. He was born in the state of Illinois, in 1857. When two years of age he moved to Missouri with his parents, where he became a cow puncher. After living for several years in Texas he went to Nevada, where he was employed on the range for a number of years. He came from Nevada to Rock Springs more than thirty years ago and for a time was employed at Blairtown, later engaging in business in this city. Twenty-one years ago he moved to Point of Rocks, where he lived until the time of his death. Thirty years ago he was married to Miss Mary Taggart, of this city, who is left with four children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. The children are Mrs. Mamie Turner of Evanston, Joseph and Clarence Rador of Bitter Creek, and Charles Jr. of Point of Rocks. Mr. Rador was widely known throughout the county, and his sudden death is mourned by all who knew him. The funeral was held from the South Side Catholic church on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock, conducted by Rev. Fr. Sugrue. The members of the L.O.O.M., to which order he belonged, were present in a body to escort his remains to their last resting place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 11, 1918 Chas. Rador Dead The passing of another pioneer of this section occurred last Sunday when Charles Rador Sr., died at the hospital from pneumonia. Mr. Rador was brought to the hospital from his home at Point of Rocks last Thursday in a serious condition and passed away the following Sunday. Mr. Rador had lived at Rock Springs for many years and was engaged in the sheep business. Some years ago he sold out his sheep interests and moved to Point of Rocks, where he and his wife have conducted a boarding and rooming home. He is survived by his wife, one son and three daughters. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the South Side Catholic church in this city, Rev. Father Sugrue officiating. The family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Mr. Rador was a member of the L.O.O.M., and that organization attended the funeral services in a body. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 08 January 11, 1918 FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT Another tragic auto accident, in which Guy Helm lost his life, occurred last Sunday near the Wells north of town. Lander Johnson and Mr. Helm, who was camp mover for Mr. Johnson’s sheep outfit, were returning to the ranch and when near the Wells the auto dropped into a hole in the road, throwing both men out. Mr. Johnson was only slightly injured but Mr. Helm was so badly injured that he was brought back to the hospital where he died Tuesday evening, his injuries proving to be a dislocation of the spine. Helm was well known here, having formerly been a partner in the South Pass restaurant, being associated with his brother, Ralph Helm, and later with Roy Mays. He was about thirty years of age and is survived by his brother, Ralph Helm, whose present whereabouts are unknown, a sister at Marshall, Mo., and his father, who lives at Salt Lake City. Funeral services will probably be held Sunday, but arrangements are held in abeyance pending the arrival of his sister from Missouri, how is expected to arrive tonight. His father is unable to come, owing to sickness. The car in which the accident occurred is the same car in which W.G. Dunton and Dan Crawford met their deaths something less than a year ago, and the accident occurred on the same road as the former mishap but several miles this side of the scene of the former accident. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 JOHN THRIFT IS LAID TO REST The death of John Thrift occurred at his home on Meade street about eleven o’clock on Tuesday evening, after an illness of many months duration from cancer of the throat. During this time, Mr. Thrift had visited specialists in every part of the country, but nothing could be done to stay the ravages of the disease, and death finally released him from his suffering. Mr. Thrift was born in Scotland, January 26, 1857 and he would have celebrated his sixty-first birthday had he lived until next week. When a young man he left his native land and tried sheep raising in Australia, coming from that country to the United States about thirty years ago. He was among the old timers in Rock Springs, going from here to Alaska, when the rush was on. Several years ago he and his wife visited his old home in Scotland and he was planning another trip when the war made the journey impossible. He was of a sociable disposition and enjoyed taking a part in all that went on in the town, as long as his health permitted. He was a kind friend and neighbor and his familiar face will be missed on many occasions. To his devoted wife, the sympathy of the community is extended in her bereavement. The funeral services were held from his late residence on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. T.P. Jenkins, the members of the Caledonian Club and the B.P.O.E., to which he belonged, attending and escorting the remains to their last resting place. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ANNA WIGNESS The death of Mrs. Anna Wigness occurred last Friday night at the Wyoming General Hospital. While she had been in poor health for a long time, her last illness was only a few days duration. Mrs. Wigness was known throughout Rock Springs as the “old lady who knits the shawls”, as for a number of years she supported herself by her knitting, Recently she had been too frail to knit and bereft of this occupation and in failing health her days had been very lonesome and death came as a release to her tired body. The deceased was born in Norway, seventy years ago and came to America when a young woman, living for many years in Streetor, Ill. After the death of a son, about six years ago, she came to Wyoming to be near her only remaining child, Mrs. D.D. Reese, of Pinedale. After a brief funeral service held at Ace’s Undertaking Parlors on Monday afternoon, the body was shipped to Streetor, Ill., to be laid beside her husband and five children. Rev. D.D. Reese accompanied the remains east. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 ATTEMPTED MURDER FOLLOWED BY SUICIDE Shortly after eight o’clock on Thursday evening, a man known as C.W. Garrison, attempted to commit suicide in the Grand restaurant. The attempt was made through the shooting route and fatal injuries were inflicted from which Garrison died in the hospital about ten o’clock the same night. Garrison was wanted by the authorities of this county for attempted murder and it is thought that he preferred to take his life, rather than to submit to arrest. According to reliable reports, Garrison had been working at Superior and on last Friday night he lost between $100 and $125 in a Greek gambling joint in that town. On Saturday morning he set up a “holler” and was seemingly quieted down by some friends who purchased him a railroad ticket and gave him a small sum of money. Before the train pulled out he decided to even up matters with the gambling house, and he proceeded to the place and attempted to kill the proprietor, Sam Vleahatis. The shot was a little off, the bullet striking Vleahatis in the cheek, passing through the mouth and lodging on the opposite side. After the shooting, Garrison disappeared and he was not seen again until he fired the fatal shot on Thursday evening. When he appeared at the restaurant he was in a dilapidated condition, but ordered an elaborate supper and drinking a bottle of beer, he bought tobacco and rolled a cigarette. While smoking he paid his bill, after which he deliberately pulled a 38 calibre revolver from his pocket and fired a shot through his head. The bullet entered on the left side and lodged in the skin on the right side, at the back of the head. He also had a second revolver on his person, when searched after the shooting. But little is known of Garrison in this section. He is said to have been an Englishman, but looked and talked like a Mexican. The authorities have been informed that he was wanted in Colorado on the charge of murder, but this report has not been substantiated up to the time of going to press. The body is at the Ace Undertaking parlors where it is being held for disposition by the authorities. Sam Vleahatis, the proprietor of the gambling place, was brought to the hospital in this city on Sunday morning, and at this time he his getting along nicely and his recovery is only a matter of a few weeks. The attempted murder and suicide are directly traced to the loss in a gambling joint. As there are supposed to be no gambling places in Wyoming, the developments in this case should be news to our readers. It is said by persons well informed in such matters, that the Tiger has been stalking in the open in Rock Springs and the surrounding camps of Sweetwater county for some time, in fact there has been no time when he has not been at large. Isn’t is about time for the authorities to declare an open season and start a hunt for this unlawful animal? --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 COUNTY CHARGE DIES AT HOSPITAL John Hale, a county charge at the Wyoming General hospital, died at that institution on Monday evening. He was about 45 years of age and unmarried. A telegram was sent to his old home in Waukau, Wisconsin, requesting instructions as to the disposition of the body. A telegram was received from his brother C.E. Hale, of Waukau, stating that they were unable to have the body sent east and asked that it be buried here at the county’s expense. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 FIRST WYOMING BOY DIES IN FRANCE The first Wyoming boy to lose his life in France was Clifford D. Brown, of Pinedale, who died Friday, January 11th, from measles. His nearest relative was an aunt, Mrs. Jos. Gourney, of near Pinedale, and he was among the Pinedale boys who went from Rock Springs last summer with Co. M. At the time of going to press we were unable to learn any particulars. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 DR. FREEMAN’S NEPHEW IS KILLED IN FRANCE Dr. W.C.C. Freeman this week received a message announcing the death of his nephew, Lieut. Cyril Barber, of the Canadian Aviation Corps, which occurred in France on January 7th. Lieut. Barber was the son of Dr. Freeman’s sister Agnes, who formerly lived in Rock Springs, where she is remembered by many of the older residents. She was married in this city in 1890 to R.B. Barber. Her old friends here regret to hear the sad news of the death of this promising young officer. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 18, 1918 PETER ANDERSON DIES AT LION The death of Peter Anderson occurred at Lion on Sunday night, after a brief illness. Mr. Anderson was employed at Lion as a carpenter, having gone there from Utah to take charge of some construction work. He was a 32nd degree Mason and his funeral was held from the Masonic Temple on Thursday afternoon. He leaves a widow, who has the sympathy of the community. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1918 SUICIDE IN GRAND CAFÉ Last night about 8:30, a man by the name of [covered by sticker] himself through the [covered by sticker] one of the booths at the [covered by sticker] restaurant, dying some time during the night. It developed later that he was the man wanted for shooting Sam Viahitos, known as “Sam, the Greek,” in South Superior Saturday, and who was being looked for by officers but had so far escaped apprehension. Garrison came into the restaurant about 7:30, ordered a meal, and also several drinks from the buffet adjoining. He left a note in an notebook in his pocket explaining his intention and giving as the reason for his action that he was unable to let drink alone and that drink had caused all his troubles. He had two revolvers and asked that they be returned to the owner in Superior from whom he had taken them without consent. His trouble in Superior resulted from an altercation over a card game, Garrison calling the Greek outside and shooting him through the mouth. The Greek is in the hospital here and will recover. Garrison asked that no attempt be made to locate his relatives, stating that they were too good to be mixed up in his business. We have been unable to learn what disposition will be made of the body. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1918 Aged Lady Passes Away Mrs. Anna M. Wigness, 70 years of age, who for several years past has resided on Grant street, West Flat, passed away at the hospital on Friday after a day’s illness. She was taken to the hospital on the previous day and her serious condition was not realized by anyone who knew her, although she had been known to be quite feeble for some months past. Mrs. Wigness was born in Norway and came to this country with her husband about 50 years ago, locating in Illinois. She was the mother of six children, only one of whom, Mrs. D.D. Reese of Pinedale, survives her, the other five being buried in Illinois along with her husband. The body was prepared for burial by the Ace Undertaking Parlors and services held at the Congregational church on Monday afternoon, after which the body was shipped to Streator, Illinois, for burial, the son-in-law, Rev. D.D. Reese, accompanying it. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 09 January 18, 1918 Jack Thrift Dies Another of the old time residents was called to his reward last Tuesday night when John Thrift died at his home on West Flat, following several months illness during which everything known to medical science was done for his relief to no avail. John Thrift was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about sixty years ago. In early manhood he emigrated to Australia and for some years engaged in sheep raising. Some years later he came to America and during the gold excitement went to Alaska, where he engaged in gold mining. When he returned to the United States he came to Rock Springs, and was one of the pioneers in the sheep business in Wyoming. Some five years ago he entered into partnership with Wm. Park in the saloon business, retiring from the partnership about six months ago. Mr. Thrift was a man of sterling worth and highly respected by both friends and business associates, and always first to extend a helping hand to a worthy cause. His place in the community will be hard to fill. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. lodge and of the Caledonian Club, taking an active interest in both organizations. He is survived by his wife and several relatives in Scotland and the sincere sympathy of the community is extended to them in their sad bereavement. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the home on West Flat and interment made in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 25, 1918 PIONEER MINER PASSES BEYOND Another of the pioneer miners of western Wyoming passed away last Saturday when the death of John Carr occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital, following a two months illness. The deceased was the son of Duncan and Janette (Snedden) Carr and was born in Sterlingshire, Scotland, near Glasgow, on February 13th, 1840 and had almost reached his 78th milestone on life’s journey. Mr. Carr was the oldest of a large family of children and began work in the coal mines in his native country when he was only nine years of age, in order to help with the support of the family. In the year 1863, he came to America where he worked in the mines in Pennsylvania and Ohio. When about 45 years old he was united in marriage to Lottie Arnetta Gale. Three children were born of this union, a daughter Janette, and two sons, John and William. The two sons still survive to mourn the loss of a kind, loving and helpful father. The mother and daughter passed away in the month of November 1893, when an epidemic of typhoid fever invaded his home. Since the death of his wife he has been both father and mother to his sons, keeping house for them and living to see them both through the University of Wyoming. He had worked for 51 years altogether in the coal mines, the larger part of that time in the old camp of Carbon. He had been for 35 years a member of the I.O.O.F. of this state. Besides his sons he is survived by one brother, Robert Carr of Hanna, and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Jack and Mrs. John Cook, of Hanna; and Mrs. Alex Paterson of Colorado Springs, Colo. A strange coincidence is the fact that three brothers of this family have passed away during the past four months. They are James Carr, who died in Salt Lake City in September; Walter Carr at Dodge City, Kansas, on December 15 and John Carr who passed away as stated. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church on Monday afternoon and were attended by many old-time friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 25, 1918 JOSEPH HARVEY KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK Another of those accidents, which so often cast a gloom over a mining community, occurred at Lion about 9:15 last Friday evening, when Joseph Harvey was instantly killed by a fall of rock. He and his partner, John Miller, were clearing up a room preparatory for machine work. Suddenly an immense wedge-shaped rock, ten feet long, two feet wide and a foot thick, descending, striking Mr. Harvey and crushing out his life. His partner was hit by a corner of the rock and severely injured but he was hurried to the hospital, where he is now doing as well as can be expected. Mr. Harvey was born in County Down, Ireland, on April 11th, 1876. When about seventeen years of age he came to the United States, direct to Rock Springs, where he resided for about four years. He left here for Lander, where he engaged in mining and later in farming and stock raising. From Lander he went to Colorado, where he lived for several years, returning to Rock Springs in December 1915. He was married to Miss Jennie Young, of this city, in Lander, on April 11, 1900, and with five children she is left to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father. The children are Pearl, Robert, Audrey, Amy and Hazel. He is also survived by two brothers, Moses E. and Benjamin Harvey, of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Ford Wise, of Hudson, Wyo., and Mrs. Ben McDonald, of Tacoma, Wash. The sympathy of the community is extended to these bereaved relatives. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by many old-time friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 25, 1918 ADAM MEDILL DIES FROM HEART TROUBLE The people of the community were greatly shocked on Friday morning, to learn of the death of Adam Thomas Medill, which had occurred about 3:30 from heart trouble. While his health has been impaired for some time very few people realized that his condition was so critical and all hoped that, having youth in his favor, he might outlive the trouble. It will be remembered that over a year ago he had an electric shock, while working in the mine, and that his life was only saved by the presence of mind of his companions in applying first aid treatment. This fall he suffered from a severe attack of scarlet fever, while attending commercial college in Denver, and his death resulted from heart trouble following these two illnesses. Adam was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Matt W. Medill and was born in Illinois on June 2, 1895. He came to Rock Springs with his parents when only a little child and had grown up here, where he was a favorite with everyone. He was an upright and highly respected young man. About three years ago he was married to Miss Wilda Berquist, who is left with one little son to mourn his untimely death. He is also survived by his parents, one sister and two brothers. The sympathy of their many friends goes out to these bereaved relatives. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been completed, as word from relatives at a distance was being awaited. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 25, 1918 MRS. ACE’S SISTER DIES IN MICHIGAN Mrs. George Ace has received the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Lossing, which occurred in Detroit, Michigan, on January 17th. Mrs. Lossing was the first of a family of seven children to pass away, and she is survived by an aged mother, who was 88 years old on Jan. 3rd. Her father was killed in the Civil War, 53 years ago, and since that time this is the first death in the family circle. Mrs. Ace’s mother was active in knitting for the soldiers during the Civil War and in spite of her advancing age she is now knitting for our soldiers in the present war. Mrs. Lossing was buried in Abraham, Michigan. She is survived by a husband and two sons, besides her mother, brothers and sisters. Owing to the tie-up of railroad traffic, Mrs. Ace was unable to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 CARD OF THANKS We are sincerely grateful to the kind friends who did so much to lighten our sorrow in the loss of a loving husband, father and brother. MRS. JOSEPH HARVEY AND CHILDREN, SISTERS AND BROTHERS. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 Death of Pioneer John Carr died on Saturday, Jan. 19th, at the Wyoming General Hospital, at the age of 77 years, having been ill for the past several weeks. Mr. Carr was a coal miner and had spent more than fifty years in the mines at Carbon and Hanna. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon from the home of his son, William, on Grant St. Two sons, John and William, survive to mourn the loss of a devoted father, and three sisters, Mrs. John Cook, of Hanna, and Mrs. Robt. Jack of Hanna, and Mrs. Alex Patterson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and one brother, Robert, of Hanna, also survives. Deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F., which order he joined many years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 Dr. Freeman Hears of Death of Nephew Dr. W. C. Freeman has received word of the death of his nephew, Lieut. Cecil Barber, of the Canadian aviation corps, which occurred in France on Jan. 7th. Lieut. Barber was the son of Dr. Freeman’s sister, Agnes, who formerly lived in Rock Springs, where she is remembered by man of the older residents. She was married in this city in 1890 to R. B. Barber. Her old friends here regret to hear the sad news of the death of this promising young officer. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 Death of Jos. Harvey Joseph Harvey was killed at Lion on Friday, and Joseph Miller was severely injured but will recover, when a fall of rock caught both men. Deceased was born in County Down Ireland, April 11, 1876. When about seventeen years of age he came to this country, direct to Rock Springs, where he resided for about four years. Leaving here for Lander he engaged in mining and later in farming and stock-raising, going from there to a farm in Colorado and after several years again returning to Rock Springs in December 1915. On April 11, 1900, he was married to Miss Jennie Young of this city. Five children were born of this union, Jennie, Pearl, Audrey, Robert, Amy and Hazel, all of whom survive the loss of a beloved husband and father. Two brothers, Moses E. and Benjamin Harvey, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Ferd Wise of Hudson, Wyo., and Mrs. Ben MacDonald of Tacoma, Wash,., also survive, and attended the services. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of George L. Young, and at the Congregational church at 2:30, Rev. Jenkins officiating. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 Governor’s Son Buried On Tuesday This Week Funeral services for Christy F. Houx, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 o’clock. All offices at the state house were closed out of deference to Acting Governor Houx. The governor’s office and the secretary of state offices were closed at noon and not opened until Wednesday. Accompanied by Attorney General and Mrs. D. A. Preston, Governor Houx arrived from Washington Saturday night shortly before the body of his son was brought from Fort Collins. Upon arrival in Cheyenne the body was taken to the Early mortuary Mansion. There was no ceremony there, friends viewed the remains and at the home, only members of the dead boy’s immediate family being present. Interment was at Lakeview cemetery. Rev. E. E. Brace of the Methodist Episcopal church was in charge of the funeral services. Pall bearers at the funeral were Donald Forsyth, Lorraine Putnam, Vernon Newlin, Milledge Grace, Gus Cobry, Orrin Kerrigan, Frank Mullen and Woody Warren. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 James Johnson was killed near Trabing from a fall from a loaded wagon, according to word reaching Kaycee. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 That William Brown, Joseph Hamilton, Walter Headlee and W. J. Frisbie, charged with the murder of Gust Kondaks, Greek taxicab driver, the night of Dec. 7, 1917, had planned the night before they murdered Kondaks to take him out on the prairie and rob him was revealed at the preliminary hearing in Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10, Jan 25, 1918 Adam Medill Died at Early Hour Today The many friends of Adam Medill were grieved to learn of his death which occurred at the home of his parents this morning at 3 o’clock. The young man was struck by lightning several months ago, from which he suffered for a long time. After his recovery he went to Denver where he was attending a business college when he was suddenly stricken. It was thought he had scarlet fever but in all probability the illness was caused from the shock of his accident. At this time his life was despaired of but he slowly improved, and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Medill, his parents, and his wife brought him home to Rock Springs where he recuperated. Two weeks ago last Saturday he returned again to Denver to continue his studies but was again taken ill and his father went to Denver and brought him home the following Friday. He continued to grow weaker until death came this morning, from heart trouble. Funeral arrangements had not been completed as we go to press, the family waiting for replies to telegrams to relatives before making definite plans. Deceased was a Rock Springs boy, receiving his education here and graduating from the Rock Springs High School, and was 22 years of age at the time of his death. He was married to Miss L. Berquist about three years ago, and his wife and a little son two years old survive him. Besides his widow and son, left to mourn his untimely death are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Medill, sister, Miss Kate, and one brother. The many friends of the bereaved relatives offer sincere sympathy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 01, 1918 Rush Denise was called to Burlington, Iowa, last week by the illness of his father, whose death occurred last Saturday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 01, 1918 OBITUARY (Contributed) Adam Thomas Medill was born in Winona, Ills., June 2, 1895. Came to Rock Springs 18 years ago with his mother, father, sister Kate and a baby brother, Joe, who died only a short while after. Adam attended school here and was a member of the Rock Springs High School and was a member at the time of his death. On June 12, 1915, he was married to Miss Wilda Amelia Berquist in the First Congregational church. On the 18th of April, his sister Mary died from an attack of scarlet fever. Six hours later a little son entered his home. Little Berquist Adam at the age of 21 months is left without the loving care of a father. On the 27th day of August, 1918, Adam, Kate, Will and baby were christened in the Congregational church. On the 18th day of Feb. 1917, while at work in No. 8 mine, he struck his head against an electric wire and his life was only saved by the presence of mind of Marko Shematovich. On the 28th day of March, 1917, the First Aid held a meeting at which they presented Marko with a gold medal for saving his life, but which proved to be for only such a short time. Being in poor health his parents decided to send him away to Barnes Business school in Denver. His system seemed to be burnt so bad that his skin became dark and while in Denver he took down with scarlet fever and was in Steele’s hospital in Denver seven weeks, where his life was despaired of. When he again became a little better he was brought home very weak, where he slowly recovered. On the fifth day of January he again returned to Denver to finish his course at school, when he again took sick and was brought home but did not recover. He passed away at 3:30 Friday morning, Jan. 25, 1918. Left to mourn his untimely death is his young wife and son, his mother and father, one sister, Kate and two brothers. Even for the dead we will not bind Our souls to grief, Death cannot long divide, For it is not as if the rose has climbed our garden wall And blossomed on the other side? --- Rock Springs Miner no. 5 February 01, 1918 PIONEER MINER IS INSTANTLY KILLED About one o’clock on Thursday afternoon, Robert Beveridge, one of the old time miners of this section, was instantly killed by a blow from a mine prop. Mr. Beveridge and his son William were working in a room at B mine at Gunn, when the prop which was being used as snubbing post for cars was pulled from its fastening, the post striking Mr. Beveridge on the head causing instant death. Robert Beveridge has been a resident of this section of Wyoming for the past twenty-five years and during that time he has been employed almost continuously in the mines. He was 52 years of age, and leaves four daughters, Mrs. Marian Cuthbertson, Mrs. Bella Inglar, Mrs. Jessie Tustison and Miss Janet, also two sons, Robert and William Beveridge. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon, at two o’clock, from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Cuthbertson, at No. 2. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 08, 1918 SWEETWATER COUNTY MAN DIES IN CHINA Word was received here last Saturday that Robert Stoll, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stoll of Burnt Fork, had died of pneumonia in China. Robert Stoll enlisted in Rock Springs in October, in the U.S. Infantry and went from this city to Fort Logan, Colorado for training. Later he was ordered to a training camp on the Pacific coast from which camp he sailed for China. He was a young man of high ideals and had many friends in this county who deeply regret his death. It was not generally known that there were U.S. troops in China until the report of young Stoll’s death was given out. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 08, 1918 UNKNOWN MAN FOUND DEAD IN THE HILLS Between twelve and one o’clock on Friday afternoon an unknown man was found dead in a canyon half a mile west of the “Tipperary” mine of the C.C. & C. Co., near the Sweetwater road. The discovery was made by Stafen Mazzinatti, who was herding buck sin that vicinity. Mazzinatti had left his flock for a short time to eat his lunch and had stepped down into the stream bed of the canyon to get out of the wind, when he discovered the body. Coroner Joynson was notified of the discovery and in the evening he brought the body to this city. When found, the body was lying in the bed of the stream. Both sides of the man’s throat were cut from the ears to the front of the throat, and a knife had been plunged into the throat back of the windpipe. Nothing except a package of cigarettes was found in his pockets and indications point to the fact that the man had been relieved of his possessions after death. From the nature of the wounds, the absence of any articles in his pockets and several of the pockets turned inside out, and the general condition of the body, it is thought the man was murdered. Judging from his appearance, the body had lain in the canyon but a short time. He was clean shaven, wore two suits of clean cotton underclothes and two suits of khaki clothes. He was about five feet nine inches tall, light complected, of English or American nationality and weighed close to 170 pounds. He was probably fro 50 to 55 years of age. The body is at the City Undertaking parlor where it is awaiting identification. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 08, 1918 SHEEPHERDER DIES FROM PNEUMONIA The death of R.E. Kallan occurred at the hospital on Thursday morning, where he had been taken on Jan. 21 for treatment of pneumonia. The deceased was employed by one of the local sheep companies. The remains were taken to Ace’s Undertaking parlors, where they are being held while an effort is being made to locate surviving relatives. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 08, 1918 DEATH OF WELL KNOWN WOOLBUYER Word has been received here of the death of Ed Jackson, at his home in Camden, N.J., on Friday morning, February 1st. He was ill but a few days from meningitis of the brain, and died within a week after being confined to his bed. Ed Jackson was well known throughout Wyoming and his many friends will regret to learn of his death. For twenty-nine years he has represented eastern firms in Wyoming in the purchase of wool from the grower, and for twenty years he has represented Chas. J. Webb & Co., in this state. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 08, 1918 JAPANESE WOMAN DIES ON TRAIN The body of Mrs. I. Shiraishia was brought to the city on last Saturday night on a train from the east, her death occurring on the train. Mrs. Shiraishia was a Japanese, the wife of the section boss at Latham. She became ill last week and it was decided to bring her to the hospital in this city for treatment, but her death occurred from heart trouble after she had been placed on the train. The funeral was held from the City Undertaking parlors on Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment was made in the cemetery in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 08, 1918 Al Kellem, an employee of the G.R. Livestock company, was taken to the hospital on Monday suffering with pneumonia. He passed away yesterday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 08, 1918 Robert Beveridge Buried Sunday The funeral of Robert Beveridge, who was killed at Gunn last Thursday, Jan. 11th, was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Cuthbertson. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. Cuthbertson and another daughter, fifteen years old, who has been keeping house for he and his son Robert, at Gunn, who also survives him. A snubbing pole pulled out and fell with such force on his head that the skull was crushed and he died almost immediately. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 08, 1918 Japanese Lady Dead Mrs. I. Sheraiski, a Japanese lady, wife of one of the men on the section, died on the train Saturday evening before reaching here. She had intended to join her husband here and then go to Ogden to enter the hospital, but death came before she was able to reach here. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the City Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 15, 1918 MRS. MARY GRIFF DIES AT HOSPITAL The death of Mrs. Mary Griff occurred at the hospital about 8 o’clock last Saturday evening, from stomach trouble. Mr. Griff and her husband, who survives her, came here about three months ago, from Colorado. She has been sick for the past month. She was 29 and 9 months old. The funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking parlors at 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 15, 1918 RECEIVES NEWS OF DEATH OF FATHER Mrs. Joseph Armstrong last week received a letter containing the sad news of the death of her father, George Pringle, which occurred at his home in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, on Dec. 26. He was seventy years of age. Mr. Pringle had been in failing health for some time and Mrs. Armstrong had planned a visit home last summer, hoping to see him once more, but the war prevented her crossing the Atlantic. Her friends extend their sympathy to her, in her bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 15, 1918 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN SIDNEY NEBRASKA A message was received here on Wednesday announcing the sad news of the death of Mrs. Leslie Hawks, which occurred at an early hour that morning at her home in Sidney, Neb., from pneumonia. Mrs. Hawks formerly lived in Rock Springs, where her husband was employed by the Rock Springs Lumber Co. They left here last August, going first to Denver and later to Sidney. During her residence here she made many friends who are grieved to learn of her death. She is survived by a husband and three children, the youngest but three years of age. This child is also very ill with pneumonia. Andrew Hawks, a brother of Leslie Hawks, left at once for Sidney, to be with the bereaved family in their affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 15, 1918 DEATH OF FORMER COUNTY OFFICIAL Rock Springs friends were greatly shocked on Wednesday to learn of the death of “Burt” Hardin, which occurred at his home in Green River shortly before noon, on that day. Mr. Hardin was for four years the county treasurer of Sweetwater county and afterward served for two years as deputy county treasurer. At the expiration of his service to the county, he went into business in Green River. He is survived by his wife and infant son, a father and one sister who reside in Iowa, and two brothers, Fred and Albert of this city. He was well known throughout this section of Wyoming and leaves a host of friends, who regret his untimely death. His body was taken to the old home in Iowa for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 15, 1918 BODY OF MAN FOUND IN HILLS UNIDENTIFIED So far, the identity of the man found in the hills last Friday remains a secret. Quite a large number of people have viewed the body, but so far no one has been able to give information that would lead to clearing up the mystery. Several persons have stated that they had previously seen the man, but they could give no further information and were unable to remember just where they had seen him. Unless there are new developments with in a few days the body will be buried at the expense of the county. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 15, 1918 Death of G. H. Hardin G. H. Hardin died at Green River Wednesday morning with pneumonia after an illness of six days. Geo. W. Ace went to Green River to prepare the body for burial and it was shipped to Corning, Iowa, where Mr. Hardin's relatives live. Deceased was thirty-nine years of age and had lived in Rock Springs for a number of years, where he was employed in the U. P. mines. He served two terms as county treasurer and also one term as deputy county treasurer. After leaving the county treasurer's office he was engaged in the liquor business until the time of his death. Deceased is survived by his wife and one little son, two brothers, Fred and Albert, both of Rock Springs, and a sister, Mrs. Houck, of Prescot, Ia. Deceased was a member of the Elk and Moose lodges, who attended the services with a large number of the friends of the deceased and his family, which was held before the body was shipped to Iowa yesterday on No. 10. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 15, 1918 Deaths of the Past Week Mrs. Mary Dimario died at Point of Rocks on Monday, Feb. 11th, of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the City Undertaking parlors on Wednesday afternoon, with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Anton Nikolac, who was injured in the mine, died at the hospital on Monday. He recently came here from Park City, Utah, and members of the Austrian lodge to which he belonged, came to make arrangements for the funeral. Services were held at the North Side Catholic church on Wednesday afternoon, Father Schiffrer officiating. The band accompanied the procession to the cemetery. Oliver, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Conklin, who recently came here for the benefit of the boy's health, died at the home of his parents on Sunday, after a long siege of malaria. The services were held Wednesday from the home on Dry Creek. Mrs. Mary Griff died at the hospital on Sunday from acute gastritis. The funeral services were held on Wednesday from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors, at 2:20 o'clock. Deceased is survived by her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Griff recently came here from Lion. S. T. Benedict died Wednesday morning at Lander. J. H. Walters left on Wednesday night for Lander to bring the body here for burial, and until his arrival, funeral arrangements cannot be made. Deceased is the father of Mrs. J. H. Walters, and for a number of years he attended the fans at No. 2 mine. For many months past he has been very ill. Mrs. W. T. Hawks, formerly of Rock Springs, died on Tuesday at Sidney, Nebr., of pneumonia, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband and three children, one little daughter and two boys. The funeral services were held at Sidney, Andrew Hawks, a brother-in-law, going from here to attend the services. Mr. and Mrs. Hawks lived in Rock Springs for a time, leaving here last September for Nebraska. --- Green River Star, February 15, 1918 DEATH OF YOUNG WIFE Mrs. Austin, wife of Henry Austin, who has a ranch about 15 miles up Green river, passed away yesterday about noon in this city, cause of death pneumonia. About a month ago the lady was brought to this city from the ranch and two weeks ago gave birth to a daughter, since that time she has been very poorly, pneumonia developing and finally resulting in her death, although given careful nursing and best medical attention. She leaves behind a husband and two small children to mourn her absence from the fireside, who have the sympathy of the community extended them. At the summons of death the deceased has just passed the twenty-fifth mile stone of a life filled with many deeds of kindness, and her devotion to husband and children, was that which can only be given by a true and God fearing wife and mother. Funeral services will be held in this city tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Green River cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 22, 1918 DEATH OF MRS. THOS. FRANCIS IN OREGON Just as we go to press we learn that word was received in Rock Springs on Friday afternoon conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Eleanor Francis, at the home of her son in Nyssa, Ore. Mrs. Francis had many old time friends in Wyoming who will receive this word with deep regret, as she was beloved by all who knew her. According to the telegram interment will be made in Oregon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 22, 1918 DEATH OF WELL KNOWN MINER Narchizo Zancanella died at the hospital of apoplexy on Thursday morning. The funeral services will be held from the South Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Mr. Zancanella was an Austrian, 34 years of age and leaves a wife and two children. He was employed in the C.C. & C. Co. mines and was a member of local 2282 U.M.W. of A. as well as a member of the Andreas Hoffer and St. Joseph’s societies. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 22, 1918 Dorothy, the little one day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koss, died at the home of her parents in Reliance last Saturday. The funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic church on Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 22, 1918 Obituary Smith Thimley Benedict was born in Dover, Mo., in the year 1859. He was married in 1880 to Miss Susan A. Grogan. To this union two children were born, Mrs. J.H. Walters of Rock Springs and Robert Benedict of Rawlins, Wyo. Mrs. Benedict preceded her husband in death just eight years ago. Mr. Benedict, the deceased, has been ill with paralysis for many years although he was able to get about in his buggy until last September, when he became entirely helpless. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 13th, at the sanitarium in Lander. J.H. Walters went to Lander to bring the body home for burial and services were held at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. A.F. Schepp preaching the sermon. Many beautiful flowers were sent by the relatives and friends of the deceased and the funeral was largely attended by his old friends. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 01, 1918 HARRY ARMSTRONG KILLED BY TRAIN Shortly after two o’clock on Wednesday morning, the dead body of Harry Armstrong, night clerk at the Park Hotel, was found lying along the railroad track near the passenger station. Indications point that he had been struck by a passing train and instantly killed. Just how the accident occurred will never be known, as there were no eye witnesses and so far inquiry has failed to show just what train struck him. Armstrong left the hotel to go to the station to meet No. 10 and it is supposed that it was this train that struck him. About twenty minutes had elapsed from the time he left the hotel until his body was found, and No. 10, is the only eastbound train that is known to have passed during that time. On Friday morning his two brothers, N.E. Armstrong of Broken Bow, Neb., and D.E. Armstrong of Sargent, Neb., arrived in Rock Springs and they accompanied the body to the old home at York, Neb. for burial. Harry Armstrong was born in Nebraska 58 years ago and for the past 35 years he has been a resident of Colorado and Wyoming. He leaves a mother 82 years of age, three brothers and three sisters, all of Nebraska. He was a man of education and in early life became an accredited attorney-at-law, but he preferred the outdoor life and for many years followed, with varying success, the life of a prospector. Eight years ago he came to Rock Springs and during his stay in this section he was employed on stock ranches in the northern part of the county during the summer months and in winter he came to Rock Springs where he was employed in various positions. He had many friends in this section who are shocked at his tragic end, and their sympathy goes out to the aged mother whose declining years are saddened by his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 01, 1918 DEATH OF FATHER DURING VISIT Mrs. Cora Lord returned on Tuesday evening after a five weeks business trip to the eastern markets and a visit to her home in Kingston, Mo. While visiting at the home of her parents, her father Judge Wm. Ure Sr., died very suddenly on February 9th. Judge Ure was almost 84 years of age and his illness was of but a few hours duration. He leaves a bereaved wife, one son Judge Wm. Ure Jr., and one daughter, Mrs. Lord, to mourn his sudden death. The sympathy of the people of this community is extended to Mrs. Lord in her great loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 01, 1918 SPANISH WAR VETERAN HAS MILITARY FUNERAL The death of Martin Sedlak occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at four o’clock on Sunday morning, from complications contracted while in the U.S. army in the Philippines. The funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic church on Tuesday morning and were attended by many friends of the deceased and by the societies to which he belonged. Mr. Sedlak was a veteran of the Spanish-American war and he was buried with the honors of a veteran. Comrade Felix Delvin, commanded the firing squad and three volleys were fired. Thos. Hudako blew taps. Martin Sedlak was born in Austria more than sixty years ago and came to Rock Springs many years ago. When volunteers for the Spanish-American war were called, he enlisted and served through the campaign in the Philippines. During his service he contracted a disease from which he never recovered and which hastened his death. After his discharge from the service he returned to Rock Springs and was employed as a miner. He was unmarried and lived on the East Flat. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 01, 1918 INFANT DAUGHTER PASSES AWAY The home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gras was saddened by the death of their baby daughter, who would have been three months old March 5th, who passed away at noon on Thursday. The funeral will be held from the home on Fifth street, Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9 March 01, 1918 IN MEMORY OF AUNTIE FRANCIS A letter received from Mrs. Margaret Chambers, daughter of the late Mrs. Eleanor Francis, states that her mother passed away on February 22, after four months of intense suffering from cancer of the stomach. On the last day of her life she was more comfortable and was conscious a part of the time. Mrs. Francis was born near Cardiff, Wales, on September 3, 1840, and died February 22, 1918. She was one of the pioneer residents of Rock Springs, her husband, the late Thos. Francis, having been one of the mine superintendents for the Union Pacific in the pioneer days of the coal industry in this county. In those early days she was a kind neighbor and a good friend and was devotedly loved by her old-time neighbors. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Francis went to their ranch at the old crossing of the Big Sandy, where their home was one of the landmarks. Many a weary traveler remembers the unfailing kindness of Mrs. Francis, who was always ready at any time of the night or day to feed the hungry and assist the tired and wornout stranger. Surely, if “a cup of cold water” is recorded on the books of the Keeper of Life, Mrs. Francis has a long record to her credit for her ministrations to those in need. Since the death of her husband she has spent the greater part of her time with her son, Harry, at Nyssa, Oregon, where he life was a happy one and where her same good qualities were appreciated by the whole community. Few people lay down the burden of life leaving more friends behind them, than were made by Auntie Francis, in her patient, self-sacrificing life. May her rest be eternal. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1918 Harry Armstrong Killed Monday morning the many friends of Harry Armstrong were shocked to hear that he had been killed by being struck by passenger train No. 10 about two o’clock. There were no witnesses to the accident but it seems that he was going to meet the train and was going over the crossing when the train, rounding the curve coming into the station, passed the string of cars on the siding just as he started to cross the eastbound track. The light from the engine is thrown onto the cars t this point and does not shine on the crossing, and there was no signalman in the tower. As near as can be surmised the engine struck him on the right side and the marks on the ground would indicate that he had been dragged about sixty feet. There was a deep gash at the back of his head, his right side crushed and the right leg broken. A passenger who left the train to go to the Park hotel, found the body of a man beside the track and hurried to the hotel and notified the porter who returned to the scene of the accident and found that it was Mr. Armstrong. Harry Armstrong was well known here, at the time of his death working as night clerk for the Park hotel and for several years previous having worked at the Poston and Whalen ranches. He came here several years ago from the Black Hills country. He was a man of the best of habits and character and had a host of friends to whom his tragic taking away will bring real sorrow. The body was taken to the City Undertaking parlors and relative sin Nebraska were notified. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 01, 1918 Pete Gras Baby Dies The little three months old daughter, Thelma, of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Gras died yesterday noon at their home, from bowel trouble. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow at 2 p.m., Rev. A.F. Schepp conducting the services. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 08, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF MISS CLARA UTZINGER It was with great sorrow that the news of the death of Miss Clara Utzinger, which occurred in St. Anthony’s hospital in Denver last Saturday afternoon, was received by many friends and former pupils, in Rock Springs. On Thursday, February 28, a telegram was received by Henry Utzinger stating that his sister, Clara, had undergone an operation for an acute attack of appendicitis and with his sister, Mrs. Steve Traher of Superior, he left on Friday morning for Denver. The attack seems to have been very sudden and the appendix had burst before the operation was performed, so that there was practically no hope from the first and death resulted as stated above. Clara was born in Denver and came to Rock Springs when but a little child and nearly her entire life was spent here. She was a bright student in the Rock Springs schools, having graduated from the High School in the class of 1912. The following year she started on her career as a teacher, teaching for a year at Sweetwater. After teaching there for one year, she was elected to a position in the Rock Springs schools, where for four years she was one of the most successful teachers. Last fall she decided to enter the Denver University to fit herself for more advanced work and with her family went to Denver to make her home. She left, filled with enthusiasm for her work and ambition for the future, and her sudden death is a terrible blow to her family and friends. She was twenty-three years of age, and a beautiful and talented girl. Besides her parents, she leaves on sister, Mrs. Steve Traher, of Superior and five brothers, Henry, of this city, and George, William, Robert and Walter of Denver. To these bereaved relatives, the old friends in Rock Springs extend their deepest sympathy. The funeral services were held at the Hofman Chapel in Denver, on Tuesday afternoon, at two o’clock, and were very impressive. The members of the Sigma Kappa society, to which she belonged, attended in a body, each one carrying a pot of blooming flowers. She was laid to rest in Fairmont cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 08, 1918 George Bruggi was found dead at his shack on the north side of town on last Sunday afternoon. The cause of death is unknown. The County Coroner is endeavoring to locate relatives who are said to live in Missouri, but so far he has met with no success. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 08, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The death of Aubrey Roy occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city on Friday, March 1st, from spinal injury. Mr. Roy was injured in a coal mine near Rawlins about six weeks ago and was brought to the hospital here for treatment. The body was shipped to Wibaux, Montana, on Wednesday afternoon, where it will be interred. A brother of Mr. Roy reached here several days ago and accompanied the body to Montana. Helen Mary, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill of Reliance, died at the home of her parents on last Friday. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 08, 1918 Death of Clara Utziner The many friends of Miss Clara Utzinger were grieved to learn Sunday of her death which occurred at her home in Denver Saturday morning. The deceased was born and raised in Rock Springs and for three years was a teacher in the Rock Springs schools and has many friends who extend their sympathy to the family in their bereavement. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Utzinger, one sister, Mrs. D. Traher, of Superior; five brother, Henry, of this city, and William, George, Robert and Walter, of Denver. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home in Denver. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16 March 08, 1918 Baby Dies Helen May Hill, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hill, of Reliance, died at their home Friday, March 1, and was buried from Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking Parlors Saturday, March 2nd. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11, March 15, 1918 AUSTRIAN MEETS DEATH AT CROSSING While crossing the railroad tracks at the C street crossing on Wednesday evening about ten o'clock, Mike Wavratz, an Austrian, was struck by No. 8 and instantly killed. But little is known of Wavratz as he was a stranger and had only been in Rock Springs for about twenty-four hours. According to papers found on his person, he had been working in Colorado. He left the coal camp in which he was working and went to Cheyenne. From Cheyenne he went to Laramie where he deposited about $1300 in one of the banks of that city. From Laramie he came to Rock Springs. During his stay in Rock Springs he was constantly under the influence of liquor and he was not entirely responsible for his actions. On Thursday evening after an examination of witnesses, the jury in the coroner's court brought in a verdict that his death was caused by carelessness on his own part. A brother of the deceased accompanied him to Rock Springs. According to report, Wavratz was 40 years of age and had a wife and four children in Austria. The funeral was held from the City Undertaking parlors on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock and interment made in the cemetery in this city. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 15, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The death of Catherine, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson, of Reliance, occurred at 12:30 on Tuesday morning. The body was prepared for burial at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors and shipped to Hanna on Wednesday afternoon, where the funeral will be held. The death of Mike, the little ten-days-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lash occurred last Saturday. The funeral services were held from the home on Seventh street, on Thursday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 15, 1918 ROCK SPRINGS SAILOR AMONG THE DEAD Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Lenhart left Saturday evening for Mrs. Lenhart’s old home in Odessa, Kansas, called there by a telegram announcing the death of her brother, Hilbert Bell. Hilbert came to Rock Springs from Kansas about two years ago and made his home with his sister. When war was declared last April, he was anxious to serve his country and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on May 9th, 1917. After completing his time at the Naval Training Station he was assigned to the St. Charles, and as far as his friends knew he was “somewhere in the Atlantic,” when the message came telling of his death on March 6th. No particulars were given in the message. He was just 21 years of age and a very promising young man. During his residence here he had made many friends, who extend their sympathy to his bereaved relatives. His death brings the war home to the people of the community, being the second among the boys who have gone from this county. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11 March 15, 1918 ITALIAN KILLED IN BLAIRTOWN MINE While putting in a shot in the Blairtown mine on Friday afternoon, Savino Vercillino, a miner, was instantly killed by a premature explosion. The accident occurred just a few minutes before quitting time and the exact cause of the explosion is not known. Vercillino is an Italian, a resident of Rock Springs and leaves a wife and three children. At the time of going to press arrangements for the funeral had not been complete. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17, March 15, 1918, page 1 Killed on Tracks Mike Wavratz, an Austrian of Laramie county who had just came here on a visit lost his life on the railroad crossing on C street Wednesday night when he was struck by No. 8 as he was crossing the tracks. The body was dragged for about 200 feet and death was thought to be instantaneous. The dead man has a brother residing here and funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic church this afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 15, 1918 INFANT DIES Christina Henderson, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson of Reliance, died at their home Tuesday morning. The body was brought to the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking parlors and prepared for shipment to Hanna for burial. Funeral services were held at that place Wednesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 15, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Lenhart were called to Augusta, Kansas, Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lenhart’s brother, Hilbert Bell, who lost his life on a U.S. transport. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 22, 1918 BODY TAKEN TO ARIZONA The body of Servino Vercellino, who was killed at the Blairtown mine last Friday afternoon, was shipped by the City Undertaking Parlors to Bisbee, Arizona, on Thursday night, for interment. John Vercellino, a brother of the deceased came from Bisbee and accompanied the body to Arizona. Mrs. Vercellino and two children accompanied the body as far as Pueblo, where the third child has been for the past three weeks, and all then went to Bisbee. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 29, 1918 THIRD DEATH AT R.R. CROSSING Three men have been killed by trains near the C street railroad crossing within the past month. The third death occurred on last Saturday night, when William Shannon, a colored man was run down by a train. Shannon was standing near the passenger station and was considerably under the influence of liquor. In some manner he stepped in front of an approaching train and the wheels passed over his body near the hips. He was taken to the hospital where he died about two hours later. Shannon was about 46 years of age and worked in the mines at Blairtown. The funeral services were held at the City Undertaking Parlors at 1:30 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Barclay. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 29, 1918 LITTLE CHILD DIES AT RELIANCE ON MONDAY The death of Angelo, the little 8 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Buzes, occurred on Monday at Reliance. The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, a Greek priest coming from Denver to officiate at the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 March 29, 1918 Dies from Pneumonia Angelo Buzes, the 8-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Buzes, of Reliance, died at their home Monday noon from pneumonia. Services were held at the family home Tuesday, conducted by the Greek priest from Denver. Fitzpatrick & Rogan prepared the body for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 March 29, 1918 Father Dies A telegram was received from Mrs. C.B. Wanamaker today conveying the intelligence of the death of her father, Wm. King, at his home in Denver, at 11:30 today. Mr. King had been in a serious condition for the past two months from heart trouble complicated by bronchitis, and his death was not a surprise. Mrs. Wanamaker had been in Denver for the past month caring for him. She had the sympathy of her many friends in this city in her bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 April 05, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The death of Leo Sharametaro, the Italian who was hurt at Tipton on March 28th, occurred on Saturday, at the hospital. He was twenty years of age and leaves six brothers and two sisters, all living in St. Louis. His body was shipped to St. Louis on Sunday evening for burial, his brother, Joe, accompanying the remains. The death of H.F. Schmidt, night manager of the Union Pacific hotel at Green River, occurred on Sunday at the Wyoming General Hospital. His remains were shipped to Omaha for burial, as he leaves a brother and a sister residing in that city. Roy M., the little nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoadley Salyer, passed away at three o’clock on Monday afternoon, from pneumonia. The funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking parlors, conducted by Rev. Joel F. Wood. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the many friends in their bereavement. The sudden death of Mary, the little nine year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blassko, occurred last Saturday, at her home on the East Flat. The funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic church on Monday morning, the children of the Slavonic Society escorting their little playmate to her last resting place. A number of severe cases of pneumonia have been reported the past week, one of which terminated in the death of James Murphy, who passed away at 8 o’clock on Monday morning, at the hospital. The deceased was twenty-seven years of age and was employed on the Poston ranch. His mother and sister were with the young man when he died and accompanied his remains to their home at Boise, Idaho, for burial. George Perenski, an Austrian miner, 43 years of age, was found dead in his shack in Superior, on Tuesday. The body was brought to this city for burial and the funeral services were held from the City Undertaking Parlors on Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock. He leaves a wife and one child in Austria. The death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Radlj occurred last Friday afternoon, after a brief illness. The funeral took place on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 April 05, 1918 TWO LITTLE CHILDREN DIE FROM PNEUMONIA Mr. and Mrs. John Compairn, of No. 4, have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of two little daughters, who died this week from pneumonia. This leaves their home childless, another little one having died a few months ago. The death of little Mary, aged fourteen months occurred at noon on Tuesday, and the funeral was held from the South Side Catholic church on Wednesday afternoon. Little Olga, aged four years, passed away at three o’clock on Thursday morning and her funeral was held on Friday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 20 April 05, 1918 Two Babies Dead Roy M. Salyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoadley, died Monday at 3 o’clock from bronchial pneumonia, at the home of the parents on C street. The funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors, the Rev. Wood officiating. The little chap was 9 months old at the time of his death. Mary Comparin, 13 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Comparin on No. 4 Creek, died Tuesday of pneumonia. Services were held from the South Side Catholic church on Wednesday, Father Schillinger of Green River officiating. Another little girl, Olga, 4 years of age, died at 3 o’clock yesterday morning and funeral services were held today at the South Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 12, 1918 DON M. McINTOSH DIES IN OGDEN Last Saturday evening, Donald M. McIntosh passed away at the Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden, following an operation for ulcer of the stomach. Mr. McIntosh had been ill for several months, during which he had undergone operations in both the Rock Springs and Ogden hospitals. Recently he had seemed to be improving but his strength was not equal to the long strain of illness and his death occurred as stated. The deceased was born in Inverness, Scotland, and his life was spent in the British Isles, up to the time of coming to this country in 18?9. In 1906 he was married to Miss Edith Wynne by whom he is survived. He also leaves a devoted mother, one sister, Mrs. Samuel Waddy, and one brother, David McIntosh, of Lion. He was for several years a resident of Rock Springs but recently had lived at Evanston, where he was employed by the Union Pacific R.R. He was of a genial and kindly disposition and was highly respected in both communities. His body was brought to Rock Springs on Monday and the funeral was held at the Episcopal church, where his sweet tenor voice had so often been heard in the choir, the services being conducted by Dr. A.F. Schepp. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 12, 1918 COMRADE OF PERSHING DIES IN ROCK SPRINGS The people of this community were greatly shocked on Monday morning to learn of the death of Mr. John A. Bruce, which occurred very suddenly at his home on the West Flat. While he had been for a long time a sufferer from heart trouble, he was supposed to be recovering from a recent attack, when the end came. The deceased was born near Toronto, Canada, 54 years ago. He grew to manhood in his native country, where he graduated from the Normal School of Toronto, and for several years followed the profession of teaching. He came to the United States while a young man and located first at St. Louis, Mo., and there enlisted in the United States army, participating in many of the campaigns against the Indians. It was here that he formed the acquaintance of General Pershing, who then was a 1st Lieut., and Mr. Bruce was a member of his company. A warm friendship had since existed between the two men and it was his delight to follow the progress of the General in France, almost to the hour of his death. The stories of his adventures during this time on the frontier were most interesting, and are recalled with pride by the members of his family. After leaving the army, Mr. Bruce located in Wyoming and had since made his home in this state. While both were residents of Evanston, he was married to Miss Nettie Bernard, the ceremony taking place in Ogden. To this union were born four children, three sons, John, Austin and Frank, and one daughter, Nettie, who are left with their mother to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Alexander McKay of Toronto, Canada and Misses Jennie and Annie Bruce, of Seattle, Wash. About four years ago, Mr. Bruce and his family came to Rock Springs to make their home, and during their residence here they have formed a large circle of friends, by whom they are most highly esteemed, and who extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives. The funeral was held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the W.O.W., of which order he was a valued member. Rev. F.C. Sager conducted the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 12, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK Annie Dolence The sudden death of Annie, the little twelve year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dolence, occurred on Thursday morning after a few days illness. The funeral will take place at the North Side Catholic church at two o’clock on Sunday afternoon. Meji Hamada The death of Meiji Hamada, a little Japanese boy, occurred at his home at Japtown, last Saturday. The funeral was held at the home in Japtown and was in accordance with Japanese customs. David Wirnes The death of David Wirnes, of So. Superior, occurred on Wednesday night, following an illness from pneumonia. The deceased was 49 years of age and, so far as known, had no relatives in this part of the country. The funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking Parlors in this city on Friday afternoon. Louis Gasparini The death of Louis Gasparini, a native of Austria, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on Monday evening. His death resulted from an accident in C mine, Superior, twelve days previous, in which his back was broken by a fall of rock. He leaves a wife and two children who are captives in Italy. Two brothers-in-law, Frank Frink and Adona Degiorgo, are residents of Superior. The deceased was a member of Washakie Tribe No. 5, I.O.R.M., of this city, and his funeral was held under the auspices of that order, on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 12, 1918 WM. H. TRAHER DIES IN SCRANTON, PENNA. Joseph and Fred Traher left last Saturday on No. 18 for their former home in Scranton, Pa., called there by a telegram announcing the death of their father, Wm. H. Traher, which occurred on Friday, April 5th. A third son, Steve Traher of Superior, was unable to go because of illness in his family. Mr. Traher, accompanied by his good wife, made a year’s visit with their sons in this county, returning to the east just ten months ago. During this long visit he became well acquainted, both in Rock Springs and Superior, and was a great favorite with all who knew him. Although 71 years of age he was hale and hearty and his sudden death was a great shock to his family and friends. Beside his widow he leaves fives sons and three daughters. One son, Wm., was killed on the U.P. railroad about twelve years ago, while a resident of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 12, 1918 Dies of Pneumonia David Wirnes, Finnish, of Superior, died at the hospital on Wednesday of pneumonia. He was brought in from Superior on Tuesday and taken to the hospital but could not survive. Funeral services were held at So. Superior today. Deceased was 49 years of age and unmarried and was an old and much respected resident of the community. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 12, 1918 Death Donald McIntosh Friends of Donald McIntosh in his home town of Rock Springs were grieved to hear of his death which occurred at Ogden, Utah, last Sunday. The cause of death was a serious stomach ailment. The body was prepared for burial and brought to Rock Springs where services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and 2:30 from the Episcopal church, Rev. A.F. Schepp officiating. Deceased was one of the faithful members of the choir, who sang a number of the hymns he loved. Left to mourn his loss is his widow, a mother who is very old, and two brothers, who have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 21 April 12, 1918 Superior Resident Dies Louis Gospenni, age 38 years, died on Tuesday at the hospital where he had been suffering from a broken back received in a mine accident in the mines at Superior. Deceased was a member of the Redman lodge and the funeral was held yesterday under the auspices of the lodge at the Martello Hall. Surviving are his widow and two children who have the sympathy of their friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 19, 1918 JOHN M. ANGELOVIC ON THE CYCLOPS The story of the missing ship Cyclops, as given out by the Associated Press on Monday, caused great consternation in Rock Springs when it became known that John Martin Angelovic, of this city, was one of those aboard. Since then further news has been eagerly awaited, as it is hard to give up the hope that the vessel will yet be located. John Angelovic is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Angelovic and his name was the first to be signed to the roll of enlistment in Rock Springs. War was declared on April 6th and on April 8th John offered his services to his country, leaving on April 9th. He was a fine, manly boy and those who witnessed the departure of the boys that night will always recall him, marching so proudly at the head of the procession carrying the Stars and Stripes. At the time of enlistment he was 20 years of age. After reaching Mare Island he decided to qualify for signal service work and since that time had taken a course in wireless and had advanced rapidly. He had been on the Pittsburg and his transfer to the Cyclops was not known here until the bad news came. His relatives are in terrible suspense awaiting further reports and the people of the community all hope they may soon have better news. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 19, 1918 BOYS COME HOME TO FINAL REST Robert F. Clark The first body of a Sweetwater county soldier to be brought home for burial was that of Robert F. Clark, of Green River, who died at Camp Hill, Va., after only a few days illness from pneumonia. Many people from Rock Springs went to Green River last Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral, which was most impressive, the whole community uniting to pay tribute to the memory of the home boy who had made the greatest possible sacrifice for his country. Robert Stoll Robert Stoll enlisted in the U.S. Reg. Army last October, in Rock Springs and received his training on the Pacific coast. He was a member of the expeditionary forces in China, where he contracted pneumonia and where his death occurred on January 18th. He was 29 years of age and had spent the greater part of his life at his ranch home at Burnt Fork in the southern part of the county. He leaves a mother, three brothers and five sisters. While he was never able to take part in the great struggle in France, as he had hoped, his life was no less a sacrifice to his country and his memory will be honored accordingly. His brother William Stoll came in from the ranch to receive the body and will start for the ranch on Saturday morning. The funeral services will be held at the home on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 19, 1918 C. Johnson was called to Iowa on Tuesday by a message announcing the death of his brother. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 19, 1918 MRS. JACK TRAVIS DIES AT WINTON It is with sorrow that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Lillie Travis, wife of Jack Travis, which occurred at Winton, on Tuesday morning, after a brief illness from pneumonia. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sather and was born in Rock Springs on February 11th, 1892. Her whole life had been spent here until last September, when they moved to Winton, as pioneer residents of the new camp. In Winton, as in Rock Springs, she was loved by all who knew her and her untimely death throws a gloom over the entire camp. A strange coincidence is the fact that her death occurred on the second anniversary of the death of her mother. She leaves to mourn, a husband and two little sons, one seven and the other four years of age, who are bereft of the love and care of a devoted wife and mother. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Thevil, Mrs. Robert Wilde and Miss Violet Sather; one brother, Roy Sather, and an aunt, Mrs. S.J. Sorensen. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Robert Wilde, Rev. T.P. Jenkins officiating. The sympathy of the many friends in Rock Springs is extended to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 19, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK Two more deaths from pneumonia occurred this week at the hospital. The first was that of Manuel Gomez, a Mexican, who passed away last Saturday morning. He was 45 years old and leaves a wife in Texas. He had been employed by the U.P. railroad. The funeral will be held from the Rock Springs Undertaking parlors on Saturday afternoon. Batista Dalabata was another victim of pneumonia, his death occurring at the hospital on Thursday morning. He was 32 years of age and leaves a brother, Jim, living in Colorado. He was well known in this vicinity, being a member of the Knight of the Golden Eagle, the Andreas Hoffer Society and the Bears. The funeral will be held from the South Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 19, 1918 Friends Pay Tribute Robert F. Clark, a member of the 116th Ammunition Train, Camp Hill, Virginia, who died of pneumonia, was buried at his home in Green River last Sunday and the services were attended by a score of his friends in his home town and by Rock Springs friends who knew him and loved him, and by those who did not know him but loved him for offering his services to his country. The day caused a feeling of sorrow all over the country that one of our boys had died, and he so eager to go “over the top,” to show his pluck and loyalty. Flags were everywhere, the red, white and blue under which he served, and the services at the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon were a mark of love and respect from the entire community who grieve with the lonely father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 19, 1918 Mrs. Jno. Travis Dead Mrs. John Travis died at Winton on Tuesday morning after a very short illness with pneumonia. Deceased was formerly Miss Lilly Sather of this city who was well known and loved by all. She leaves her husband and three sons, three sisters and one brother, also her aunt, Mrs. S.J. Sorensen, to mourn her death. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Robert Wilde, on M street, the services being held under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors, of which lodge she was a member. Rev. Jenkins of the Congregational church preached the sermon. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 19, 1918 Death of Miss Flesher The friends of Miss Inez Flesher will be sorry to learn of her death which occurred in Oviedo, Florida, last week. Miss Flesher had been suffering for the last five months with nervous prostration. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flesher, who lived at Eden since the opening of the valley until just two years ago when they moved to Florida. Left to mourn her loss are the mother and father, three sisters and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 26, 1918 JAPANESE WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE A sad tragedy occurred at the new Harris coal camp north of the city on Tuesday evening, when Sumi Harata, a Japanese woman, committed suicide by hanging herself. Her husband, Rito Harata, had come to Rock Springs the same evening, bringing his boy who was suffering with pneumonia to the hospital, thus leaving her alone. The Harata's came to this part of the country a few months ago from Colorado. Mrs. Harata has been in bad health for several years. During the past two years she had been in the hospital at Denver four times, and it is surmised that this fact, coupled with her boy's illness, had preyed upon her mind and in a fit of mental depression she had committed the rash act. The funeral took place on Thursday from Ace's undertaking parlors, Rev. F. C. Sager conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 26, 1918 CHINAMAN DIES ON WESTBOUND TRAIN The body of a Chinaman, named Lee Sing Tow, was taken from No. 17 on its arrival here on Saturday night. He had in his possession a ticket from Pittsburg, Penna., to Hong King, China, by way of San Francisco. Deceased was suffering from tuberculosis and as the train was leaving Wamsutter the porter, who had gone to waken him, found he was dead. The body is to be shipped back to Pittsburg, where his wife and two children and a brother reside. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 26, 1918 BROTHER KILLED ON FRENCH FRONT George Allan this week received word that his brother, John, had been killed in action. John has been in the war since the commencement. Twelve months ago he was wounded at the battle of the Somme and was invalided home where he was married. A few days before the news of his death reached home, a baby daughter was born to them. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 26, 1918 Miss Lucy E. Lester, teacher in the Walsenburg (Colo.) public schools, and sister of Mrs. J.F. Wood, died Monday morning from pneumonia. Mrs. Wood left on Monday night to attend the funeral. She will be away for a week or ten days. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 26, 1918 ROBERT G. HARVEY DIES OF PNEUMONIA The death of Robert Harvey occurred last Saturday at the Wyoming General Hospital, after a brief illness with pneumonia. His death robs his mother of her only son, and she has the sympathy of the community in this second heavy blow which she has sustained during the present year. Robert George Harvey, only son of Mrs. Joseph Harvey, was born in Rock Springs, December 29, 1902, being 15 years, 3 months and 21 days old. He was a bright and studious boy and had attended the High School in this city where he was highly thought of by his teachers and his schoolmates. Being of a sunny disposition he made a host of friends wherever he went. The pupils of the ninth grade, of which he was a member, were allowed to leave to attend his funeral and pall bearers were chosen from amongst his classmates. He is survived by his mother, four sisters, namely: Pearl, Audrey, Amy and Hazel, his father having been killed just three months and one day previous to his death. The greater part of his life was spent on a farm near Lander, Wyo., and Lupton, Colo., coming here with his parents and sisters in Dec. 1915, and since that time his home has been in this city. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. T.P. Jenkins. Many beautiful flowers were sent by loving friends to adorn his last resting place. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17 April 26, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Perkovich died at the family home at No. 4, on Wednesday. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from the North Side Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. Ed Mason, a colored man died at the hospital on Thursday evening from pneumonia. Vincent Figneroa, a Mexican, 25 years of age, died at the hospital on Saturday night. He was employed with the U.P. railroad company at Green River, and was brought here suffering from a broken leg which it was found necessary to amputate. He did not recover from the operation. The body was shipped to old Mexico on Wednesday night, where his mother resides. Mrs. Robert Edwards was brought to the hospital on Wednesday evening from the northern country and was operated on the same evening. She did not recover from the operation and died on Thursday morning. The body will be sent to Pinedale, where the funeral will take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 26, 1918 Commits Suicide Mrs. Suni Hiroto, a Japanese lady at Colony coal camp, committed suicide Tuesday afternoon because of ill health. She had undergone several operations and her husband said she had been showing signs of mental worry because she was discouraged over her condition. Their son, about 20 years of age, is an invalid and this day while the father was caring for him, she slipped into and adjoining room and when they missed her and went in search of her, she was found hanging from the rafters where she had committed suicide. The funeral services were conducted from the Ace parlors Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 26, 1918 Dies of Pneumonia Babista Dellabetta, a young man of Austrian nationality, died at the hospital last Friday following an operation for appendicitis. Deceased was a single man and his only relative in this country, a brother living in Colorado, came to attend the funeral. Deceased was well and favorably known here and his funeral, which occurred on Sunday afternoon at the South Side Catholic church, was largely attended by friends and members of the Bears, Andreas Hofer Society, Local 2293 and Knights of the Golden Eagle, of which societies he was a member. Beautiful flowers were sent by friends and orders. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 26, 1918 Dies from Operation Vincent Figneroa, a Mexican who worked for the U.P. at Green River, was injured last Saturday, having his leg broken. He was brought to the hospital and it was found necessary to amputate the injured limb and he died from the operation. The body was prepared for burial and sent to his home in Mexico. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 26, 1918 Chinaman Dies on Train Lee Sing Lou, Chinaman, age 41 years, was taken from the train on April 20th, having died of tuberculosis at Wamsutter. He was bound to the coast expecting to take passage to Hong Kong, China. His body was shipped to Pittsburg, Pa., on No. 6 today to relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 26, 1918 Death of Young Boy Death has again entered the home of Mrs. Joseph Harvey and taken the only son, Robert George, a bright, sunny dispositioned young man. He was born in Rock Springs Dec. 29, 1902. He died at the hospital last Saturday of pneumonia after only a few days illness. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Congregational church, Rev. Jenkins officiating. The pupils of the ninth grade were present at the services and the pall bearers were selected from the members of his class. He is survived by his mother and four sisters, Pearl, Audrey, Amy and Hazel, his father having been killed just three months and one day previous to his death. The greater part of his life was spent on a farm near Lander, Wyo., and Upton, Colorado, coming here wit his parents and sisters in Dec. 1915, and since then his home has been in this city. The family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 03, 1918 A NOBLE WOMAN LAID TO REST After a brave fight for life, that she might be spared to bring up her little children, Alma Ramsay Megeath passed away last Sunday afternoon, at the Wyoming General hospital. As sated in last weeks Miner, a little daughter was born to Mrs. Megeath on Wednesday, April 17th, at her home in Mountain View. Complications followed and her condition grew to be serious. It was finally decided that her one chance for life lay in bringing her to the hospital in this city and the hard journey was made, arriving here at an early hour on Saturday morning. But the disease had already progressed beyond the point that medical skill could combat and her death occurred as stated. Alma Ramsay was born in Swansea, Wales, August 10, 1879. She came to Rock Springs with her mother, brothers and sisters in 1887, her father being already located here. She entered the city schools, where she proved herself a bright scholar, always at the head of her class, and she was a member of the first class to be graduated from the Rock Springs High School. At the age of seventeen she began her career as a teacher, for which work she showed a special vocation, inspiring her scholars with the same enthusiasm that was her greatest characteristic. Her first school was at the old camp of Sweetwater. She afterward taught at No. 6 and later in the Main building in Rock Springs. She also taught for a short time at Superior. In June 1900 she was united in marriage with William C. Megeath and to this union were born eight children. Two died in infancy and six survive. They are Virginia, Samuel, Abigail, Elizabeth, William and little Alma, who will never know a mother’s love and devotion. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Megeath purchased a mercantile business at Mountain View, Uinta county, and took up their residence at that place. Here the same untiring energy, that always made for success in her undertakings, was demonstrated. She devoted her time to business affairs, assumed the position of post-mistress, but with all that found time for church, social and neighborhood work and was a live wire in the community. She was actively engaged in the work as chairman of the Third Liberty Loan, when death stilled her busy hands forever. To those who knew and loved Mrs. Megeath, it seems impossible to believe that her earnest, useful life on earth has ended. She was one of those persons who create their own place in every community in which they are situated, and whose loss seems irreparable. In her own home and family the light seems to have gone out. For her children, their greatest heritage is the example she has bequeathed to them. Besides her husband and children she leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramsay; five brothers, John, of Harlan, Ky., Samuel, Robert, Anthony and James, of this city, and five sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Moore of Superior, Mrs. Sallie Eulass of Chicago, Mrs. Agnes Toon of Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Outsen and Mrs. Victoria McCormick of this city. The funeral was held from the Masonic Temple on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Dr. A.F. Schepp, and was one of the largest ever held in this city, the whole community seeming to pay a last tribute to the memory of a noble woman. Quantities of beautiful flowers were sent to surround her last resting place in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 03, 1918 FIREMAN DIES AS RESULT OF INJURIES The death of Warren Carter, who was injured on the Rock Springs-Gunn run last Thursday, occurred at the hospital Friday morning. The case is a sad one, as Mr. and Mrs. Carter had only been married about three months. They had been residents of Rock Springs for only a short time, having apartments at the Tremont. Mrs. Carter has three little children by a former marriage. Mr. Carter’s former home was in Illinois and his parents were supposed to be on their way to Wyoming, at the time of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 03, 1918 SCHOOLMATES ATTEND LITTLE GIRLS’ FUNERAL The home of Mr. and Mrs. Urban Taucher, on East Flat, was this week saddened by the death of their little daughter, Fannie, who passed away about nine o’clock on Wednesday evening, from dropsy. She had been ill for about six months. Fannie had been a pupil in Room 4, of the North Side school and her teacher, Miss Sprowell, and her little schoolmates attended the funeral in a body and marched to the cemetery. Beside the parents, four brothers and two sisters are left to mourn her death. She was eleven years, eight months and sixteen days old. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church at ten o’clock on Friday morning, conducted by Rev. Fr. Schiffrer and was very largely attended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 03, 1918 Word has been received here of the death of R.L. Webster, who died at his home in Wahoo, Neb., on April 19th. The deceased was born and raised in Rock Springs and is remembered by many of our older residents. He was a nephew of M.L. Webster and also of Benj. Leadbetter, of this city. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 18 May 03, 1918 DEATH OF INFANT A little son was born to Dr. and Mrs. W.S. Puncheon on Monday morning, at the Wyoming General Hospital. After a brief life of three days, the little one passed away at an early hour on Thursday morning. Dr. and Mrs. Puncheon have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 03, 1918 Death of John Knox John Knox, son of Mrs. Jno. Brown of this city, died at the state institution in Evanston on Tuesday, where he had been for several months. His death was the result of dropsy, and he was unmarried, and aged 28 years Saturday of last week. Funeral services were held from the home of his mother on M Street this afternoon, and interment made at Mountain View cemetery. Deceased was ill for several weeks before his condition became such it was considered best to send him to Evanston where he could be treated. He had wandered about in the mine where he was employed for several days before found and this caused a great deal of anxiety to his relatives. His sufferings were ended in his death at Evanston on Tuesday. The relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 03, 1918 Possible Murder of Early Days Found Traces of a possible murder were unearthed the first of the week in the excavation of the new Deuel building. The workmen found a grave which contained a man’s clothing, human bones, lady’s slipper, a dog’s skull, lady’s mesh bag, beer faucets, empty liquor bottles and a few pieces of a chair. The debris was covered with cinders and about four feet of solid earth was on top. The building which was removed is one of the oldest in the town. The supposition is that in the early days perhaps this was one of the murders that never was reported and all of the traces were buried from sight. The new building of Mr. Deuel will be one of the nicest in town and the work of completion is being pushed. There will be 17 foot ceilings built with a view of adding a second story. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 03, 1918 Death of Young Girl Miss Fannie Tauchar, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Urban Tauchar, died at the home of her parents on Wednesday after an illness of six months with heart trouble. Services were conducted from the North Side Catholic church this morning, the pupils of her room at the North Side school accompanying the body to its last resting place. She was eleven years old at the time of her death and the parents have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of this young daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 03, 1918 Death of Mrs. Wm. Megeath Sunday Mrs. Alma Ramsay Megeath, beloved wife of William Megeath, passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 28, at the hospital after an illness of some ten days. The news of her death came as a shock to her host of friends in this city and they suffer with the bereaved relatives in a common grief over the demise of so truly esteemed by all. Deceased possessed a disposition so cheerful, a temperament of wonderful adaptability to almost anything. She was clever in writing verses and in pleasing her friends in their rendition. She was ever ready to help in any social or charitable way and her presence will be missed in many ways. Deceased was born in Swansea, Wales, August 10, 1879 and she came to America with her parents at an early age, locating in Rock Springs in 1887. In June 1900 she was married to William Megeath and eight children were born of this union, of whom six survive. Left to mourn the loss of a beloved character are the husband, six children, father and mother, five brothers, John, Sam, Robert, Anthony and James; and five sisters, Mrs. Eulass of Chicago, Mrs. Toon of Iowa, Mrs. L.R. Moore of Superior, Mrs. Chas. Outsen and Mrs. T.A. McCormick of this city. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Temple and the funeral was very largely attended by friends in this city and fro the country surrounding Mountain View, at which place the deceased and family made their home. Rev. Schepp of the Episcopal church officiated at the services. Beautiful flowers were sent by the many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 10, 1918 MRS. JOHN PAREA DIES AT THE HOSPITAL Another of the pioneer residents of this county passed to the other side this week, when the death of Mrs. John Parea occurred at 3:30 on Wednesday morning at the Wyoming General Hospital, following an operation. Mrs. Parea was a native of Montreal, Canada, where she was born almost 59 years ago. Her parents were French, and at an early age she was placed in the convent of the Sisters of the Congregation where she received her education. When but 18 years of age she met her husband, the late John Parea, who was on a visit to his home in Canada, and to whom she was married in April, 1887. Mr. Parea was a pioneer resident of Wyoming, and at that time was one of the large cattle owners of this region. The change for the young convent-bred girl, to the primitive ranch life of Wyoming was a great one and many hardships and sorrows were endured on the ranch home. There were eleven children born to them, only four of whom survive. An epidemic of diphtheria in November, 1908, carried off three children within two days, a fourth dying about two weeks later. Mr. Parea passed away on February 14, 1914. Recently Mrs. Parea sold her ranch and moved to Rock Springs, as her health was very poor and she was unable to endure the hard work of the ranch. She was a woman of good education and much natural ability and was greatly respected by all who knew her. She is survived by two daughters, Alice and Laurinda, and b two sons, Clarence and John. Clarence is now at Camp Mills, N.Y., ready to sail for France. The funeral services will be held from the South Side Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Fr. Sugrue officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 10, 1918 WELL-KNOWN MINER LAID TO REST The death of Lawrence Borgiotti, an employee of the Central Coal and Coke Co., occurred at the hospital last Friday morning, after a three months’ illness. His funeral was held from 303 H street on Sunday afternoon, Local 2282, U.M.W. of A., being in charge of the services. The deceased had been a resident of Rock Springs for 25 years and was highly respected. He was 53 years of age and unmarried. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 10, 1918 BODY SHIPPED TO RAWLINS FOR BURIAL The body of Warren C. Carter, the fireman who died at the hospital last week as the result of injuries received on the railroad, was shipped to Rawlins on Saturday night. Previous to shipment Rev. Dr. Schepp conducted services in Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors. The body was held at Rawlins until the arrival of his father, when it was taken to his old home, Jonesboro, Ill., for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 10, 1918 Dies of Complications Lorence Borgiotti, age 53 years, died at the hospital last Friday morning with a complication of disease from which he had suffered for more than three months. Deceased was single, of Italian Nationality and his relatives live in the old country. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home at 303 I street, under the auspices of the U.M.W. of A., Local 2282, of which he was a member. Fitzpatrick & Rogan were the funeral directors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 10, 1918 Death of Estimable Woman Takes Pioneer Mrs. John Parea passed away at the hospital on Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. following an operation for tumor which was performed the day previous. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the South Side Catholic church, Father Sugrue officiating. Deceased recently sold her ranch interests out south and came to town but has not been in good health for a long time. She was well known to the old residents of this county and her ranch home is remembered as always being hospitable. The death of this estimable lady removed from this community a highly respected woman whose life ahs been spent in building a home in the country that has become a valuable ranch. She lost two children with black diphtheria several years ago and her husband passed away about two years ago. Two daughters and three sons are left to mourn her loss, one son being in the army forces. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 10, 1918 Dies of Injuries W.C. Carter, fireman, died at the hospital last Friday morning from injuries received several days previous. He was caught between the cars and crushed through the hips. The body was prepared for burial at Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and shipped to his home in Rawlins, accompanied by the widow and father-in-law and mother-in-law. Short services were conducted from the undertaking parlors on Saturday afternoon and the body was escorted by friends to the depot where it was shipped to Rawlins on No. 6. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 17, 1918 DEATH RESULTS FROM FALL FROM AUTO The body of Thomas Lester George, the little five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra George, was brought from Superior to Rock Springs on Friday evening. His death resulted from injuries received in a fall from an automobile on Thursday. The body was taken to the Rock Springs Undertaking parlors and the funeral will be held at one o’clock on Saturday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 17, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF PIONEER RESIDENT The death of Marvin Leonard Webster, an old time resident of Rock Springs, occurred with tragic suddenness on Tuesday. Mr. Webster had been in indifferent health for several weeks and for a week had been unable to continue his work. On Tuesday, feeling much better, accompanied by his daughter, Rebeccah, he went in his car to Blairtown mine where he was employed to tell the foreman he would resume his duties the following day. He went into the weight house telling one of the workmen who was going to the city to wait for five minutes and he would take him there in the car. A few minutes after entering he fell on the floor in a faint. Medical aid was summoned by telephone but he was dead before the doctor arrived. Death was due to heart failure. Mr. Webster was the only man in the city who knitted a sweater for the soldiers and the workmanship was greatly admired. He is survived by his wife, one son, Richard, who is in the training camp at American Lake, Wash., three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kellogg, Mrs. Ruth Hill and Rebeccah; his mother, who is 88 years of age, and two brothers in Wahoo, Neb., and four sisters, Mrs. Thos. Whelan, Newton, Iowa; Elsie Paterson, Liss Masterman and Jode Campbell, of Wahoo, Neb. Mr. Webster was well known and highly respected in the city and his relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in the great calamity which so suddenly has fallen upon them. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home 415 Soulsby Avenue. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 17, 1918 A fatal accident occurred at C mine, Superior, on Tuesday, the victim being Joe Pulchney, a Pole. Pulchney was at work in the mine when he was crushed beneath a heavy fall of rock. His back was broken and he only lived an hour and a half. The body was brought to this city by undertaker Rogan and prepared for burial. Deceased leaves a wife and three children in Superior, and a brother and sister in Oklahoma. A particularly sad feature in the case is that Pulchney had been working for a considerable time in B mine and had only been transferred to C mine that morning. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 17, 1918 Nick Kapanokuti, a Greek, 35 years of age, died at the hospital on Tuesday morning from pneumonia. The funeral took place from the Rock Springs Undertaking parlors on Wednesday forenoon, the Greek priest from Salt Lake City officiating. Deceased was a barber in this city, leaves and wife and three children in Greece to mourn his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1918 Death of Greek Barber Mick Kapandritis, Greek, who for some time conducted the barber shop on North Front street, died at the hospital on Monday from pneumonia. The Greek priest from Salt Lake came to conduct the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 17, 1918 M.L. Webster Dies of Heart Failure M.L. Webster died suddenly on Tuesday at Blairtown, where he had gone to the mine to attend to some business matters, accompanied by his daughter Ruth. Mr. Webster had not been well for several weeks and was laying off for a while to recuperate. Funeral services have been arranged for 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home at 415 Soulsby street, under the auspices of the Eagles lodge, of which order he was a member. Left to mourn his death are his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Sam Kellogg, Mrs. Cecil Hill and Miss Rebecca, and one son, Richard, who is at American Lake and who will be home for the funeral. His mother, Mrs. Margaret Hodge, also survives. Deceased was an old resident of Rock Springs, having come here more than thirty-eight years ago. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 21 May 24, 1918 AUTO TOURIST MEETS WITH FATAL ACCIDENT A fatal accident occurred near Wamsutter on Tuesday afternoon, at half past two o’clock. A train traveling west was approaching the level crossing, when the fireman observed a man in a Ford touring car trying to cross. The fireman sounded a warning whistle, but the occupant of the car seemed to think he could clear the track before the train reached the crossing. He only reached the center of the track when the train struck the car, smashing it to pieces and dreadfully mutilating the body of the driver. The train was stopped and the body brought to Rock Springs. An identification card in the pocket of the deceased bore the name of G.H. Schroeder, Los Angeles, Cal., weight 160 pounds, height 5 feet, 8½ inches, aged 37 years. In a suit case several letters were found from a brother, bearing the address F.J. Schroder, Bonanza, Colo. On the body was found a membership card of Lodge No. 386 L.O.O.M., Los Angeles. An inquest was held on Tuesday night when the jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Efforts are being made to trace the brother by means of the address given in the letters and the body is being held awaiting the result of the investigation. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 21 May 24, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE VOORHEES The sudden death of Mrs. George Voorhees occurred on Thursday afternoon, at her ranch home at Fayette, from acute meningitis, following an attack of measles. Mr. Voorhees was attending court at Lander, when his wife was taken sick but reached home before her death occurred. The body was brought to Rock Springs on Friday morning and was shipped to Cheyenne that evening, where the funeral will be held. Mr. and Mrs. Voorhees had made their home in Rock Springs for the past two winters and during her residence here she had made many friends who are shocked by her sudden death. She was thirty-five years of age. Beside her husband, she leaves two little ones, George and Elwood. Mr. Voorhees’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Voorhees, of Cheyenne, were called here by her death and returned to Cheyenne with the funeral party. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 21 May 24, 1918 DEATH RECORD Charles, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Senechale, residing at No. 3, died on Saturday morning from pneumonia. The funeral took place at the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Jenkins officiating. Claude Slav, a colored man aged 20 years, died at the hospital on Saturday morning from tuberculosis. Deceased came to Rock Springs in January. The funeral took place on Wednesday from Ace’s undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 24, 1918 Dies of Tuberculosis Claud Shay, 20 years of age, a colored boy, died at the hospital on Friday of tuberculosis. He came here recently from St. Louis, Mo., and had been declining rapidly. He was buried from Ace’s parlors Tuesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 24, 1918 Death of Little Boy Charles Senechale, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Senchale, died at the family home at No. 3 on Saturday. Funeral services were held on Sunday at 4 o’clock, Rev. Jenkins officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 24, 1918 Mrs. George Voorhees Dies of Meningitis The many friends of Mrs. George Voorhees were shocked and grieved to hear of her death which occurred at the ranch at Fayette, yesterday afternoon at 6:15 o’clock, from meningitis. She was ill only since Sunday and Mr. Voorhees was away to Lander and unable to get home before she became unconscious. Deceased has been ill with the measles and this was the result of that illness. The body was prepared for burial and will be shipped to Cheyenne on No. 20 tonight, accompanied by the husband and two little sons, who have the sympathy of their many friends here an din Cheyenne. The funeral services will probably be held on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 May 31, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF MAN IN RAILROAD STATION Albert Hermadeen, a bar tender employed in the Crosson Bar, Green River, died at the railroad station here on Monday evening, as he was being removed from No. 18 on his way to the hospital. Deceased had only been sick for twelve hours and was able to walk to the station at Green River unassisted. The cause of death was pneumonia. Deceased was about 55 years of age. He had been employed in Green River for a considerable time and Mr. Crosson states that he was a quiet, steady man and was faithful to his employer. He wax extremely reticent in regard to his relatives and beyond saying that he was born on the Atlantic coast, would give no further information. It is therefore impossible to get into communication with any of his relatives and Mr. Crosson made arrangements for the funeral. The body was taken to Ace’s undertaking parlors and the funeral took place on Friday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 May 31, 1918 The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Kellogg will be grieved to learn that Donald Fremont, their infant son, died on Tuesday from cerebral meningitis, aged one year and four months. The funeral took place on Friday from the family home on B street and the little one was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 May 31, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham of No. 4, have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their little five days old child which occurred on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 May 31, 1918 All efforts to trace the brother of G.H. Schroder, who was killed near Wamsutter last week while attempting to cross the railroad in his automobile, have proved unsuccessful and the funeral took place from Ace’s undertaking parlors on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 May 31, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Carroll of Boulder, were called here by the illness and death of their little grandson, Donald Fremont Kellogg. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 May 31, 1918 Death of Babe Donald Fremont, sixteen-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Kellogg of this city, was called by death from the home of its parents on Tuesday afternoon. It had been ill with pneumonia and had recovered by spinal meningitis developed and his death resulted. Services were held from the home of the parents yesterday afternoon. The parents have the sympathy of a host of friends in the hour of their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 May 31, 1918 Dies Suddenly Albert Harmandeen of Green River, died in the passenger depot in this city on Monday night as he was to be taken to the hospital. He had been ill for only twelve hours with pneumonia and was able to walk to the depot in Green River to take the train. He was taken into the waiting room here to await the ambulance and expired almost immediately as soon as he was placed on the bench. The body was taken to the Ace parlors and funeral services will be held today from that place. Practically nothing is known of his relatives. He had been a bartender at the Crosson bar in Green River for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 07, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF UNCLE JOE PAYNE At noon on Friday, the venerable Joseph Payne, of Green River, dropped dead in one of the business houses of that city. Mr. Payne came to Wyoming in 1866 and for almost 50 years had been a resident of Sweetwater county. Uncle Joe Payne was known to almost every citizen of this county and his sudden death comes as a shock to all. For the past year he has not been in his usual health and was unable to take the annual outing in the mountains, which had been his custom. During the past few months he has declined rapidly and several weeks ago was a patient in the hospital in this city. Upon his discharge from the hospital his friends hoped that with the coming warm weather he would recuperate, but this could not be and his death came from heart failure, as above stated. Joseph Payne was 80 years of age and is survived by one daughter, in Chicago, a daughter-in-law in Pasadena, Cal., and two sons, Jos. Payne of American Fork, Utah and Lawrence Aubrey Payne, in the Bureau of Audits, Manila, P.I. In addition to the above he leaves a large circle of friends who regret the passing of “Uncle Joe” Payne. At the time of going to press arrangements for the funeral services had not been completed, but it is supposed that the services will be held under the auspices of the A.F. & A.M. Lodge, of which order Mr. Payne was a member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 07, 1918 DEATH RECORD Mary, the five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. August Carrolo, of Superior, was brought to the hospital on Monday and died a few minutes after admission, of pneumonia. The little body was taken to Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the family home in Superior on Wednesday. Melville Ritchie, a U.P. Brakeman, 31 years of age, died at the hospital on Friday morning, following an operation for stomach trouble. The body was taken to Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors and was shipped to Omaha, Neb., on Friday night, where his mother resides. He is also survived by a wife and three children, who reside in Denver. Luigi Massera, a miner, employed at Superior, died at the hospital on Saturday as the result of the bite from a wood tick. Along with his brother, he came here from Washington about ten months ago. He is a native of Italy and has two brothers in the Italian army. His father and mother are alive and are refugees forced back by the Austrian advance, along the front in Italy. The funeral services were held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors on Monday, the service being conducted by Local 2328, U.M.W. of A. The death of Martino Zanetti occurred on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at his brothers’ residence on H street as the result of fever caused by the bite of a wood tick. Deceased was born in Italy 40 years ago. He came straight to Rock Springs and for a number of years worked in the mines, ultimately purchasing a ranch in the Brakes Canyon, where he has since resided. He was unmarried, but leaves three brothers, Joe, Pete and John, who reside in this city. Mr. Zanetti was well known in the city and his many friends will regret to learn of his untimely death. The funeral will take place on Sunday from the South Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 07, 1918 CARBON COUNTY PIONEER IS DEAD Robert Jack, of this city, has received word of the death of his father, Robert Jack Sr., which occurred at his ranch at Elk Mountain, near Hanna. Mr. Jack was born in Glasgow, Scotland, 76 years ago and came to this country in 1863. He opened the Carbon mine, the first coal mine to be opened in Carbon county. He afterwards purchased the Elk Mountain ranch, where he has resided for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife and 9 children—Duncan, John and George, of Hanna, and Robert of this city, Mrs. J.M. Anderson, of this city, Mrs. T.W. James of Salt Lake, Mrs. Riddell of Salt Lake, Mrs. Williams, of Salmon, Idaho and Mrs. Dexter of Hanna. On Friday night the body was taken to Salt Lake, where the funeral will take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 June 07, 1918 Dies of Operation Melville Ritchie was brought to the hospital from Green River yesterday and was immediately operated on for ulcer of the stomach. He did not recover from the operation and death came at an early hour this morning. He leaves a wife and three children. The body was taken to Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s parlors and was prepared for burial and shipped to Omaha for interment. Deceased was a railroad brakeman. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 June 07, 1918 Dies of Tick Fever Louis Massera, Italian, died at the hospital on Saturday afternoon from tick fever, caused from the bite of a wood tick. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon from Fitzpatrick & Rogan, under the auspices of the U.M.W. of A., Local 2328 of Superior, of which he was a member. He is survived by one brother living at Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 June 07, 1918 Dies of Spotted Fever Martin Zanetti died at the hospital Wednesday from spotted fever caused from a wood tick bite, after in illness of two weeks. The body was prepared for burial at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and services will be held on Sunday from the South Side Catholic church. Deceased is survived by three brothers. He had been living on a homestead near the Sweeney ranch south of town. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 June 07, 1918 Mary Carollo of Superior, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Carollo, was brought in to the hospital Monday, suffering with pneumonia. She died an hour and a half later. The body was prepared for burial at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and taken by auto to Superior where services were held Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 14, 1918 DEATH OF JAPANESE CHILD Tadozoski, the four months old child of Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Ecuno, Japanese, residing on 4th street, died on Thursday and was buried on Friday. The services were conducted by a Japanese priest from San Francisco, who happened to be on a visit to this state. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 14, 1918 THOS. WHALEN KILLED ON FRENCH FRONT Thomas Whalen Sr., of Superior, received a telegram on Friday from the War Department, stating that his son, Private Thomas Whalen, Co. C 2nd Battalion, Machine Gun Co., A.E.F., was wounded in action in France on May 29th, and had since died as the result of his wounds. Private Whalen left with the draft in September of last year and after receiving training was sent to France. This is the first boy to be killed in action from Sweetwater county and his death brings the terrible realities of the war vividly home to us. Private Whelan has given his life for a great and glorious cause. May God rest his soul, he has died in honor. If his death is the means of stirring up a more fervent spirit of patriotism in the hearts of the people here and a more earnest desire to crush the despotism which has plunged the world into this fearful campaign, he will not have died in vain. His parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in the great calamity which has befallen them but they have the consolation of knowing that their son died doing his duty. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 14, 1918 FATAL ACCIDNET AT SUPERIOR ON WEDNESDAY Leone Endrizzi, a painter, employed around one of the mines in Superior met with an accident on Wednesday afternoon which has unfortunately proved fatal. Endrizzi was at work on a scaffold outside one of the buildings when he inadvertently placed his hand on a live wire. The shock caused him to lose his balance and he fell to the ground a distance of over twenty feet. He was so badly injured that he was at once rushed to the hospital here, where he died on Thursday afternoon. The body was taken to the City undertaking parlors. Up to the time of going to press the arrangements for the funeral had not been completed. Deceased was an Italian and has a brother working in Superior. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 14, 1918 PIONEER CITIZEN PASSES AWAY One of the old time citizens of this community passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital when Nels P. Anderson was released from his suffering, after an illness of six years duration. His death occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Anderson was one of the early residents of Rock Springs and was for many years a valued employee of the Union Pacific railroad, being in their employ at the time he suffered the paralytic stroke that was the beginning of his illness. He was always an honest and upright citizen and was highly respected by the people of the community. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. M.J. Larson, of this city and Mrs. Robert Gottschalk of Laramie, and two sons, Arthur of Rawlins and Elmer, with the A.E.F. in France. The funeral services will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Larson, on C street, at two o’clock on Saturday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 14, 1918 MRS. BRYCE FREEMAN DIES AT LANDER The many friends of Mrs. Bryce Freeman were grieved to hear of her death which occurred at the Bishop Randall hospital in Lander on Tuesday, following an operation. Mrs. Freeman was born in Scotland but came to America when quite young. For a number of years she was a resident of Rock Springs and Superior, but for more than a year had lived at Hudson. She had a large acquaintance in this locality and her old friends and neighbors regret to learn of her death. She is survived by her husband and seven children: James, William, Margaret, Elizabeth, Thomas, Anne and Bryce. Tom is now serving his country in the U.S. Navy and Margaret, is the assistant chief at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city. The body was brought to Rock Springs on Thursday afternoon for burial and the funeral will take place on Saturday morning, at ten o’clock, from the South Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 14, 1918 MRS. SAMUELS DIES AT KELLOGG, IDAHO It is with great sorrow that Rock Springs friends received the news of the death of Mrs. George Samuels, which occurred at the hospital in Kellogg, Idaho, on Wednesday evening, from spinal meningitis. With her at the time of her death were her husband, her two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Yates of Green River and Mrs. Hesketh, of this city. Messrs. Samuel and William Samuels had left for Rock Springs a short time before she passed away. The body will be shipped to Rock Springs for burial but at the time of going to press, the time of the funeral is not known. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 June 14, 1918 Death of Mrs. Byrce Freeman at Hudson Mrs. Bryce Freeman, formerly of this city and also Superior, died at Hudson, Wyo., on Tuesday, following an operation. The body was brought from Hudson to Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and funeral services will be held from the South Side Catholic church tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. Deceased was fifty-one years of age and was born in Scotland. Her husband and seven children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large number of friends in this city and Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 June 14, 1918 Nels P. Anderson Dead Nels P. Anderson died at the hospital Wednesday afternoon after an illness extending over a period of six years. The funeral services will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.J. Larsen, at 2 o’clock, Saturday afternoon. Deceased is survived by his wife and four children, Mrs. M.J. Larsen, Mrs. Robt. Gottschulk of Laramie, Arthur of Rawlins, and Robert, who is in the service in France. Deceased was employed for many years by the Union Pacific and six years ago had a paralytic stroke and had been an invalid since that time. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends here in their hour of trouble. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 25 June 21, 1918 JAPANESE MINER KILLED AT LION A fatal accident occurred at Lion on Thursday, the victim being a Jap named K. Yashni. The unfortunate man was engaged working in one of the mines when he was caught between two cars and instantly killed. Yashni was 35 years of age and so far as can be ascertained had no relatives in this country. The body was brought to the Ace undertaking parlors in this city from which place the funeral took place on Friday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 June 21, 1918 Mrs. George Samuels Dies in Idaho Mrs. George Samuels, died in Kellogg, Idaho, Monday of spinal meningitis, and the body was brought to Rock Springs for burial. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Episcopal church at 2 o’clock and was attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. Surviving are the husband, George Samuels, and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Yates, Mrs. Heskett and Mrs. Wm. Samuels. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 June 21, 1918 John Cosgriff Dead John B. Cosgriff, formerly of Wyoming, died suddenly in Denver on last Saturday night. He was dining with his family when he was stricken with an attack of paralysis which resulted fatally. He was 54 years of age. He left Wyoming about 18 years ago after being in the sheep business for a number of years, later he organized a string of banks in Denver, Wyoming and Utah. Deceased is survived by his widow, four children, Ellen, Stewart, William and Edward of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. W.E. Fife and Miss Gretta Cosgriff of Salt Lake, and one brother, Jas. E. Cosgriff. Funeral services were conducted in Denver last Tuesday morning. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 Harry Lange this week received word of the death of his oldest sister, Mrs. Caroline Roich, in Pittsburg, on the 18th of this month. This is the third death which has occurred in this family during the past year. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 On Wednesday morning Mrs. Alex Angelovic received an official notification from the Navy Dept. that as her son, John Martin Angelovic, on the missing collier Cyclops, had not been heard from in 90 days, he is reported as dead. The disappearance of the Cyclops is one of the unsolved mysteries of the war and time alone will reveal the story. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 SHEEPHERDER REPORTED KILLED BY LIGHTNING Mrs. John Blair this week received a telephone message from the ranch at Pine creek, stating that Max Vigil Jr., a sheepherder, had been killed by lightning on Friday, June 21st. A severe electrical storm passed over that district on that date. Max Vigil Sr., father of the boy is also employed on the Blair ranch. Young Max was only 17 years of age and was brought by his father from Mexico in the spring to work on the ranch. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 SECTION HAND DEAD At the hospital on Friday, occurred the death of Dimiter Panoff, a Macedonian, employed as a section hand at Point of Rocks. Deceased has a wife and family in the old country and a son at Point of Rocks. The funeral took place from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors on Sunday afternoon, a countryman of the deceased conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 DEATH OF MEXICAN A Mexican named Jose Morales, died at the hospital on Tuesday of tuberculosis. Deceased was about 45 years of age and was engaged as a section hand at Aspen. Before dying Morales gave an address of relatives in Old Mexico and efforts are being made to trace them. The body was taken to Ace’s undertaking parlors where it will lie pending the result of the enquiries. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 MAN ELECTROCUTED IN THE BLAIRTOWN MINE A fatal accident occurred at the Blairtown mine yesterday afternoon, the victim being Anton Sedey. The unfortunate man was engaged working a machine in the mine when he caught hold of a live wire with his naked hand and was instantly electrocuted. Sedy was about 45 years of age and lived on East Flat. He leaves a wife and six children. He was a member of our different lodges all of which will take part in the funeral services. The funeral will take place from the North Side Catholic church on Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 28, 1918 MRS. JOE SELLERS LAID TO REST The death occurred on Saturday morning at the home of her brother-in-law, David Daniels, the Barracks, of Mrs. Joseph Sellers. Mrs. Sellers had been ailing for several months and a month ago she was brought from her home in Reliance to her brother-in-law where she died, as already stated. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Leona, and one son, Joseph. She has also a sister in Idaho, two brothers in Hanna and one in Kemmerer. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Groutidge, came from Sublet to attend the funeral. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the L.D.S. church. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of their many friends in their great loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 28, 1918 Death of Mrs. Joe Sellers Mrs. Joe Sellers died last Saturday at the home of her brother-in-law, David Daniels, at the Barracks. Deceased has been living in Reliance until the last few months during which time she had been ill in the hospital with some lung ailment. Surviving are the husband, a son, Joseph, a daughter, Leona, a sister in Idaho, who was here for the funeral, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Groutledge of Sublet, two brothers in Hanna and one in Kemmerer. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 28, 1918 Death of Mexican Jose Morales, Mexican, 45 years of age, died at the hospital Tuesday of this week of tuberculosis. His body was taken to the Ace parlors to be prepared for burial and an effort made to locate his relatives. An address in Mexico was found among his things but the relatives could not be found. The body will probably be buried by the county if no one is found within the next few days. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 05, 1918 Frank McMahan, aged about 28 years, was brought to the hospital here from Evanston on Thursday, and died a few hours after admission. The body was taken to the City undertaking parlors where it will be held pending instructions from relatives. The deceased has a sister, Mrs. Birdie Bradley, Denver, who has been communicated with. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 5, 1918 Electrocuted in Mine Anton Sedey was electrocuted at the Blairtown mine last Friday afternoon by coming in contact with a live wire while working on a machine. The funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church on Sunday morning. Surviving are his wife and six children who have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 12, 1918 FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURS AT LION A fatal accident occurred at Lion on the night of Friday, July 5th, the victim being Peter Potochnik, a Slovenian miner. He was doing some night work when caught by a fall of rock and instantly killed. He leaves a wife and three children in the old country. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon, being held under the auspices of the benefit lodge Trdnjava No. 10, S.N.P.J. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 12, 1918 AGED CHINAMAN DIES IN DENVER The body of Leo Tom, an aged Chinaman, was brought to this city for burial from Denver, where he death occurred last Sunday. He was one of the early residents of Rock Springs, being employed in old No. 1 mine more than thirty years ago. About a year ago he worked in the Grand restaurant, going from there to Denver. He leaves a family in China. His funeral will be held from Ace’s Undertaking parlors at two o’clock on Saturday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 12, 1918 MRS. JAMES MEGEATH DIES AT MOUNTAIN VIEW Mrs. James Megeath died at her home near Robertson, Uinta county, on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock. [Line missing] months and the end was not unexpected. Mrs. Megeath formerly lived in Sweetwater and left there a number of years ago to live on the ranch which they purchased near Robertson. Eighteen years ago she was married to James Megeath. She is survived by her husband, one son, William, her mother, two sisters, Mrs. James Carter and Mrs. John Overy, all of whom live at Robertson, and a brother, Albert, who resides in Evanston. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at Mt. View and interment was made at Ft. Bridger. Her relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their great loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 31 July 12, 1918 Mrs. Sam Megeath Dead Mrs. Sam Megeath died at Robertson, Wyo., on Wednesday after a long illness with cancer. The funeral services were held at Mountain View and Bridger, the interment being made at the latter place. Surviving are the husband and a son, the latter fifteen years old. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 29 July 19, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF WILLIAM T. RUMSEY The sudden death of Mr. William T. Rumsey, which occurred shortly after noon last Saturday, was a great shock to his family and friends. Mr. Rumsey had been ill for about two weeks, from heart trouble, but few people knew that his condition was so serious and the end came very suddenly. Mr. Rumsey had been a resident of Rock Springs for about eleven years and during that time he had made many true friends. His gentle, kindly nature and his thoughtfulness for others endeared him to all who knew him. He possessed great artistic talent which had been cultivated under the best masters of this country, and his beautiful work will live long after the hands that produced it are at rest forever. The remains were taken to Denver, leaving here at midnight Saturday night, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. J.M. Rumsey, John Rumsey, Miss Rumsey and Mrs. Cora Lord. At Rawlins Mr. J.M. Rumsey and Miss Elizabeth Rumsey, joined the party. The funeral services were held at the Martin Chapel on Monday afternoon and were attended by a number of old friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 29 July 19, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The death of Mangiro Togiri, a Japanese miner, occurred at the hospital on Sunday at the age of 42 years. His funeral was held from the City Undertaking Parlors on Monday evening and was largely attended by his fellow countrymen. The death of Paul, the little nine-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Parkinson, occurred at the hospital at 1:30 on Monday morning, after a brief illness from summer complaint. The little body was taken to the ranch at Big Sandy for burial. The death of Arturo Parotto, of Superior, occurred at the hospital on Tuesday, from typhoid fever. The deceased was twenty-eight years of age and a native of Italy and was well known in this locality. The funeral services will be held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking Parlors on Sunday afternoon, conducted by the American Federation of Human Rights, Lodge 361, Superior. The three months old son of Mrs. John Czysti of Superior, died on Tuesday morning at their home. The funeral services were held at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors on Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 July 19, 1918 William Rumsey Dead William Thompson Rumsey, brother of J.G. Rumsey of this city, and J.M. Rumsey of Rawlins, died at his home in the city last Saturday of heart failure. He had been ill but has been able to sit out on the porch and all indications were that he was improving until his sudden attack. The body was prepared for burial and taken to Denver, accompanied by the members of the family. Funeral services were held in the Martin Chapel Monday and the body placed in the Martin mortuary chapel beside that of the father. Deceased was one of those characters whose kindly disposition left one feeling the better for having known him. He was devoted to his mother and sister, and his demise will leave a saddened home. He was an artist of considerable ability and Rock Springs people have been pleased with many pictures from his brush. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 July 19, 1918 Deaths of Week Arthur Parotto of Superior, was brought in from Superior to the hospital last week very ill with typhoid fever and he died on Tuesday morning. The body was taken to Fitzpatrick & Rogan where it was prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held Sunday. Deceased was a miner and had worked at Superior many years where he had many good friends. He was 28 years old and unmarried. John, the three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Czysty of Superior died Tuesday morning at the home of its parents. The body was brought in from Superior and taken to the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors where services were held on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 32 July 19, 1918 Former Resident Dead Word has been received of the death of Mrs. E.E. Richardson which occurred at her home in Lincoln, Nebr., April 23 of spinal meningitis, Mr. Richardson being employed in the First National Bank and later at Pinedale. They lived in the George Peterson home. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 26, 1918 ITALIAN MINER IS DROWNED IN CREEK The dead body of a man, afterwards identified as Frederick Bacco, aged 48 years, was found on Sunday morning lying in Bitter Creek opposite East Flat. Bacco lived by himself in a cabin on East Flat and had been missing for a week. On Saturday, the 20th, he was visiting with his brother in this city and left him about midnight to see a cousin at the coal shutes. He left his cousin to go home and was not again seen alive. The bank of the creek at the place where he was found is perpendicular and about twenty feet high, and it is surmised that in the darkness he missed his footing and fell into the creek. The funeral took place from Ace’s undertaking parlors on Monday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 26, 1918 LITTLE GIRL DIES FROM TYPHOID FEVER Sarah Mullen, of Superior, died at the hospital on Saturday evening from typhoid fever, at the age of 12 years. The little girl has been suffering for three weeks and was brought to the hospital a week ago. The funeral took place from the home of Robert Francis on Tuesday afternoon the Rev. F.C. Sager, conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 26, 1918 Matt Walki, a Finn, was brought to the hospital on July 12th suffering from typhoid fever and died on Tuesday. Deceased was employed in the Bear River coal mine and, so far as can be ascertained, has no relatives in this country. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 26, 1918 Man Found in Creek Fred Santuary, aged about 60 years, was found in Bitter Creek last Sunday, after a search which had been pursued since July 13th. He had evidently fallen down into the creek when walking along the narrow bank after having crossed the foot bridge. His brother and sister, his only relatives living here, had made a search for him but no trace could be found. He fell on his face into the sand and water, his hands under him. The water washed his coat up over his head and the object had been seen in the water for several but was thought to be an old mattress. Some boys had been throwing stones at it the day before and on Sunday they tried to loosen it, when they discovered that it was a man’s body. The body was in very bad condition from lying in the sun and water so long, and it was taken to the undertaking parlors to be prepared for burial and services were conducted Monday morning. Mrs. Annie Tedeschi, sister, and Emanuel Santuary, brother of the unfortunate man, are left to mourn his untimely death. Deceased was an old timer in Rock Springs, having worked for years in the mines. He was respected and liked by all who knew him. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 26, 1918 Young Girl Dies Sarah Mullen, twelve years of age, died at the hospital on Sunday of typhoid fever after a short illness. The funeral services were conducted from the home of an aunt and uncle of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Francis on Walnut street on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, attended by a large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 09, 1918 GREEK MINER KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK Chris Karagianakis, a Greek, employed as a miner in the Megeath mine west of the city, met with an accident on Wednesday afternoon which terminated fatally. Just before the mine closed down for the day a fall of rock occurred and crushed Karagianakis. He was at once taken to the hospital and died a few hours after admission. He was 35 years of age and unmarried but has a brother in New York who has been communicated with. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick and Rogan. The Greek priest from Denver will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 August 09, 1918 Chris Karagianakis, formerly of the Greek coffee house, was hurt in Megeath mine last Wednesday by fall of rock. He was brought to the hospital but died a short time afterward. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors at 2 o’clock, the Greek priest from Denver officiating. He was thirty-five years of age and unmarried. A brother lives in the east somewhere but he has not been located. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 BLACK BUTTES MINE EMPLOYEE KILLED M.C. Griffiths, employed as a truck driver at Black Buttes, met with a fatal accident on Wednesday. It is difficult to ascertain the exact nature of the accident, but it appears that Griffiths had been running along the track on a speeder and the speeder either jumped the track or he fell from it. He was badly crushed and death appears to have been instantaneous. Deceased was formerly employed as a truck driver by F.M. Mills of this city and only a week ago accepted a position at Black Buttes. He was a fine specimen of young manhood. Scarcely 21 years of age, he stood six feet-three in his stocking soles. The body was brought to Rock Springs and on Thursday was shipped to Doning, Neb., where his parents reside. He has a sister residing in this city, Mrs. Frank Hash who, along with her husband, accompanied the body to Nebraska. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 YOUNG MAN KILLED AT POINT OF ROCKS A very sad accident occurred at Point of Rocks on Sunday. Herbert Dewall, aged 21 years, came from Clay Center, Kansas a short time ago and accepted a position with the U.P. Company. On Sunday afternoon he was struck by a passing train and seriously injured. He was brought to the hospital but died the same evening. The body was taken to Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors and on Tuesday was shipped to Clay Center where his relatives reside. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 INFANT DAUGHTER LAID TO REST Laura Jane, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.H. Dean, of 316 Cedar street, who came to brighten their home for only a few short weeks, passed away on Thursday evening. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from the family residence, the Rev. Joel F. Wood officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends, but they have the greatest consolation of all, the words of Him who loved children, “Suffer the little ones to come unto Me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURS AT RELIANCE A fatal accident occurred in one of the mines at Reliance on Saturday. Al Engstrom, a Swede, 28 years of age, was engaged in digging coal when a mass of coal fell upon him. He was immediately brought to the hospital but died a few hours after admission. Deceased was unmarried but has a sister living in California who has been communicated with. The funeral arrangements were taken charge of by Reliance Local No. 905, and the funeral took place on Sunday from Ace’s undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 TWO BOYS DROWN IN GREEN RIVER The town of Green River is in mourning because of a sad accident which occurred on Thursday afternoon, when two boys were drowned in the river. Justin Hawley, aged 10, and Joseph Hill, aged 16, with two companions, had gone swimming and were on an old raft, where they were undressing preparatory to going into the water. In some way the raft tipped over and in spite of the efforts of their companions both boys were drowned. The funerals will be held on Saturday afternoon at one and two o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 NEWS OF DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT Mrs. Jack Soulsby on Tuesday received at telegram from Auburn, Cal., containing the sad intelligence of the death of her sister, Mrs. Irma Kenson. The telegram also stated that the body would be cremated, instead of interred, as is the custom at Auburn. Mrs. Kenson will be remembered by many of the old-time residents of this section as Miss Irma Carpenter. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 The Miner was misinformed in last week’s issue as to the time of the death of Alice Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gillum, which occurred on Sunday last. The little body was taken to Green River on Monday, where the funeral took place, conducted by Rev. Fr. Schellinger. Mr. and Mrs. Gillum have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 16, 1918 ARMENIAN’S DEATH RESULTS FROM INJURIES Sorgonen Assadoorian, an Armenian, died at the hospital on Tuesday evening. Deceased was at one time employed as a watchman at the coal chutes, and about October of last year while on duty got run over by some cars and his right arm had to be amputated. The wound never really healed and he has been attending the hospital frequently ever since. His death was due to complications arising from the amputation. He was about 40 years of age and unmarried and has no immediate relatives in this country. His countrymen are arranging for the funeral, but up the time of going to press the arrangements have not been completed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 August 16, 1918 Death of Young Lady Formerly of Our City From Auburn, California, came a telegram Wednesday of this week, to Mrs. Jack Soulsby, bearing the sad intelligence of the death of her sister, Mrs. Albert Kenison, nee Miss Irma Carpenter, formerly of this city. Here shy played as a child, developed into beautiful girlhood and resided until seventeen years of age, and with her kind ways made scores of friends who will learn with deep sorrow of her untimely death. It is stated that her death came suddenly and unexpectedly following an operation for appendicitis. She was about thirty years of age. To the heart broken sister, Mrs. Soulsby, husband and other relatives, we extend heartfelt sympathy. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 August 16, 1918 Meets Horrible Death Another distressing accident occurred Wednesday afternoon of this week which snuffed out the life of one of Rock Springs best young men, Mark Griffiths, was engaged in his duties at the Black Buttes coal mine taking loaded coal cars from the mine to the tipple, one of the cars jumped the track causing the balance, together with the motor, to do likewise, crushing his head and causing instant death. The deceased has been a resident of this city since February 1st of the present year, coming here from Dunning, Nebraska, and taking up his abode with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Haisch, at 208 ½ Thomas St. To those who knew him it is not needful that we write for their reading words of praise. His friendships were sacred to him. At the time of his death he was 20 year, 10 months and 14 days of age. He was planning to resign his position here and return to his home for a visit, after which he was going into the service of his country. He formerly drove truck for Chas. Sparks and later for Fred Mills, going to Black Buttes only Monday of this week. Short services were held at the City Undertaking Parlors yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock and the body was shipped to the old home in Dunning, Nebraska, on No. 2. He is survived by his father, mother, eight sisters and two brothers and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved relatives in their hour of great sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Pike, a sister and brother-in-law of the deceased, arrived in town just a few minutes after the funeral services not knowing of the fate of their relative and met Mr. and Mrs. Haisch as they were returning from the undertakers. They were making the trip by auto and no word was received. Mrs. Pike accompanied her sister and husband back to the old home to attend the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 August 16, 1918 Deaths of Week Herbert Dewall, aged 21, died Sunday from injuries received the same day by being struck by a train at Point of Rocks. The unfortunate young man had only gone to work that day and probably was not familiar with the time of trains. He was brought in to the hospital immediately but died a short time afterward. The body was prepared for burial at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and shipped to the home of the parents of the young man at Clay Center, Kansas, on Tuesday. Alice Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Gillum, died at the family home on Spruce street on Sunday evening. The body was taken to Green River in the Fitzpatrick & Rogan auto hearse, where the services were held on Monday, Rev. Father Schillinger officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their babe. --- Green River Star, August 16, 1918 TWO GREEN RIVER BOYS DROWNED IN THE RIVER Once again Green river closed her cold surface over the forms of two of Green River's youths and this time the homes of Mr. and Mrs. John Hawley and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hill are shrouded in mourning, while the hearts of both families are filled with sorrow at the loss of a son and brother. Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock our town was aroused from its usual industrial and peaceful routine, when it was heralded that Joseph Hill, Jr. and Justin Hawley had been drowned in Green river. Immediately men, women and children rushed to the river banks, and searched in various manner the depths of the stream for the remains, which were rescued a few hours later near the spot where last seen by their playmates, and the lifeless forms bourne to the heartbroken families. As near as the facts can be learned, the two unfortunate boys with the Hill boy's younger brother and Victor Higginson were playing on a raft made of old ties, when Justin Hawley in some manner fell off the raft, the others going to his rescue. Hawley in his struggles for life caught the Hill boy about the neck, and in the Hill boy's efforts to save his companion, both met death beneath the cruel water. Both families have the heartfelt sympathy of every resident of the community in the loss of each home of a type of the best in young boyhood. The funeral for the two boys will be held from the Congregational church, tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. S. A. Webber. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 23, 1918 JAP SECTION MAN KILLED AT WAMSUTTER A quarrel, which had a fatal termination, occurred at Wamsutter on Tuesday. The victim was Jentare Kawata, a Jap, 37 years of age. The men were employed on the railroad and started an argument, when a Mexican drew a gun and shot Kawata, killing him instantly. The Mexican escaped and is being searched for. The body of the murdered man was brought here, to the City Undertaking parlors, and the funeral will take place on Friday. Kawata was married and has a wife living in Japan. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 23, 1918 DIES ON WAY TO THE HOSPITAL Mike Moran, aged 47 years, of Superior, died on Tuesday afternoon on his way to the hospital. The cause of death was heart failure. Moran was a miner and has been employed in this locality for over eleven years. The body was brought to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan and the funeral took place on Wednesday, Father Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 23, 1918 RAILROAD EMPLOYEE DIES AT HOSPITAL D. Burg, timekeeper on the U.P. railroad at Green River, was brought to the hospital on Wednesday suffering from a paralytic stroke, and died on Thursday morning. Mr. Burg was unmarried and was born in Sidney, Neb. The body was taken to the City Undertaking parlors and on Thursday evening shipped to Grand Island, Neb. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 23, 1918 DOUBLE FUNERAL ON SATURDAY Frank Rogan was summoned to Green River on Saturday to take charge of the funeral of the two boys, Justin Hawley and Joseph Hill, who were drowned in the river last Thursday afternoon. The funeral took place form the Congregational church, the Rev. Webber conducting the service. The business places in the city were closed and the whole population turned out to attend the service, which was most impressive. There were many beautiful floral offerings and there was not a dry eye in the whole congregation. The lads were laid to rest side by side in the cemetery of the city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 37 August 23, 1918 Olive Simkin Dies Suddenly in Canada The many friends of Miss Olive Simkin were grieved to learn of her death at Consort, Alberta, Canada, which occurred last Thursday of heart failure. Some of the relatives said she had gone to the well for a pail of water and had become faint from the sun and fell into a tank of water. She seemed none the worse for the experience but later went to lie down and they found her dead. Deceased was born and raised in Rock Springs and left about two years ago to make her home with her brother John, at Consort, Alberta, Canada. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Masonic Temple at 2:30 o'clock, under the auspices of the Eastern Star. The prayer was given by Rev. Jenkins of the Congregational church. Deceased had for years been a faithful member some time past had attended the Christian Science meetings. Left to mourn the loss of a devoted sister are a sister, Mrs. Chas. Fawcett of Consort, Canada, and three brothers, John, also of Consort, Robert and Gavin of this city, all of whom have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Deceased was also a member of the Women of Woodcraft. Many beautiful flowers were sent as evidence of the esteem in which the departed was held and the services were very largely attended. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 37 August 23, 1918 Dies on Way to Hospital Mike Moran, age 47 years, of Superior died Tuesday afternoon between Superior and Thayer Junction, while being brought to the Wyoming General hospital. He was suffering with complications of asthma and other troubles. The body was brought to the Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors and burial made Thursday in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Father Schiffrer officiating. Deceased has a brother in Pennsylvania but he could not be located. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 35 August 30, 1918 LITTLE JEAN BISHOP DIES AT GREEN RIVER The death of little Jean, the little ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bishopp of Green River, occurred at her home in that city last Saturday night. The little girl had been in poor health for several months, having undergone an operation for appendicitis at the Wyoming General hospital last spring. Other complications followed and her death occurred as stated. Her father is the yardmaster at Green River. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends throughout the county. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 35 August 30, 1918 LITTLE CHILD DIES AT GUNN ON WEDNESDAY The death of the little four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frovich, occurred at Gunn on Wednesday. The funeral was held at the North Side Catholic church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Fr. Schiffrer conducting the services. --- Green River Star, September 6, 1918 OLD TIMER LAID TO REST G. L. Vickery, well known to the old timers of this section, died Tuesday of last week in Evanston, and the remains brought to this city by his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Johnson, and were laid to rest in the new Green River cemetery last Sunday, Rev. S. A. Webber of the Congregational church officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 13, 1918 RELIANCE WOMAN DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Irma Frank, of Reliance, died at the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Frank was brought to the hospital a week ago, and on Friday underwent an operation for appendicitis. She is survived by her husband and three children. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan, awaiting arrangements for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 13, 1918 DEATH FROM PNEUMONIA William W. Jennings, aged 39 years, died at the hospital Wednesday of pneumonia. The body was shipped to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday evening. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 13, 1918 BODY OF AGED CHINAMAN TO BE SHIPPED TO CHINA Leo Bing, a Chinaman, aged 58 years, died at the hospital at 8 o’clock on Monday evening from injuries received in No. 4 mine on the previous Saturday. In compliance with the request of the deceased, the body will be shipped to China for interment, shipment to be made on Saturday. Leo Bing came to the United States more than thirty years ago, leaving a wife and a large family of children in China. For a number of years he was one of the reliable employees of the Union Pacific Coal Company in this city, filling an outside job at No. 10. Last week he was transferred to No. 4 mine to an inside job, and he was fatally injured on the fourth day after the change had been made. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 20, 1918 LLOYD P. THOMAS DIES IN LOS ANGELES Mrs. A.H. Anderson on Saturday received a telegram announcing the death of her brother-in-law, Lloyd P. Thomas, which occurred at 6 o’clock on Saturday morning at his home in Los Angeles. Mr. Thomas was one of the pioneer residents of Sweetwater county and was well known to all of the older residents of Rock Springs. He had a most interesting history, having lived in many parts of the world. The son of an officer in the British army, he was born in Hindustan on Dec. 21, 1861. At the age of five years he left India with his parents and for the next six years lived in France, at Paul, and in Normandy. At the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war he went to England, where he was educated. On attaining his majority he decided to try life in the United States and came to New York in 1882, and a few months later came to Wyoming, settling first at Green River. In 1890 he was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Sutton, of this city, and they lived in Rock Springs at different periods since their marriage. They left here some twelve years ago for Salt Lake City and about six months ago removed to Los Angeles for the benefit of his health, which had been failing for some time. He is survived by his wife and three daughters: Misses Lillian and Minna Thomas and Mrs. C.H. Jennings. Mr. Thomas was one of the leaders in the upbuilding of Rock Springs in the early days and had many old friends here, who regret to learn of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 20, 1918 MINER KILLED IN NO. 7 MINE BY FALL OF ROCK Shortly before noon on Monday, Oswell Anesli, a Slovenian miner in No. 7 mine, was instantly killed by a fall of rock. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon from house No. 4, No. 4 creek, and will be under the auspices of Local 2293 U.M.W. of A., of which order he was a valued member. He leaves a widow and a brother in his native country. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 27, 1918 MRS. EVELYN MEYERS DIES AT HOME OF BROTHER The death of Mrs. Evelyn Meyers occurred at her home, 145 J street on Tuesday afternoon, in her 64th year. Mrs. Meyers has been ailing for over a year and for the pat nine months has been confined to bed, so that her end was not unexpected. Born in New York City, she came west with her parents nearly thirty years ago and settled at Ogden, coming to Rock Springs about three years ago. She is survived by one brother, George Halsey, of this city. The funeral arrangements have been taken charge of by the L.D.S. church and services will be held at the home Wednesday evening, Bishop John Young officiating. The remains will then be shipped to Ogden for interment. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 27, 1918 INFANT SON OF HENRY SABULA DIES AT HOSPITAL The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sabula died at the hospital on Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were held from the City undertaking parlors on Sunday afternoon and were attended by the close friends of the parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 27, 1918 Killed by Fall of Rock Oswell Anselmi, a coal miner, was killed by a fall of rock in No. 7 mine on Monday, practically every bone in his body being broken. Funeral services were held from the home at No. 4 where he lived on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Local 2293, U.M.W. of A., of which he was a member. His wife, brother and sister live in the old country. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 27, 1918 Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Evelyn Meyers died at the home of her brother, Edward Halsey, on Tuesday, after an illness of some six weeks or more. The funeral services were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at the home of the brother under the auspices of the L.D.S. church, Bishop J.B. Young officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 October 04, 1918 ANOTHER SOLDIER DIES IN TRAINING CAMP The body of Private Charles B. Hutton was brought to Green River on Monday from Great Lakes Training Station, Ill., where his death occurred from Spanish “Flu.” He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hutton, well-known residents of this county, and was a great favorite in his home town. Deceased was an architect and received his training at Laramie University. He was drafter on May 8th and previous to that time he was employed in the government service at Washington. Private Hutton was only 20 years of age and was a young man of great promise. His parents who reside at Green River, have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their great loss. The funeral took place on Thursday from the Congregational church, at Green River, and interment will be made in the cemetery of that city. --- Green River Star, October 4, 1918 DIES WHILE IN THE SERVICES OF HIS COUNTRY Our little city was again shocked and grief and sympathy shown on the faces of our citizens, when on last Tuesday it was learned that John Hutton had returned that morning from United States Naval Station at Great Lakes, Illinois, with the body of his son Charles, who had passed away at that place on the 26th of last Month of Spanish Influenza and a complication of pneumonia. The deceased spent the greater part of his early life in this city, where he endeared himself to all who enjoyed the acquaintance of this quiet, unassuming boy, who was always rather inclined to a studious life, and busied himself with those things that were to his greatest benefit. After leaving the public schools [sic] of his home town he attended the Wyoming University at Laramie for three years, going from there to take special work in his chosen profession of architect. After the outbreak of the war he spent several months in government work at Washington, D. C., finally enlisting in the navy and being stationed at Great Lakes, near Chicago, Illinois, where he was receiving his training for active duties for his country. His passing is a great blow to his father, who held great hopes for the future of his boy, and to be cut down in the early stage of what seemed a most successful career, is indeed a blow not only to the family, but to every one who knew the young man at his true worth. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Congregational church, Rev. S. A. Webber preaching a most touching and appropriate sermon. The remains were incased in a beautiful casket which was completely buried with the floral offerings. It was a most trying moment for all present, to realise that this young man in the very triumphant of his life, at the age of 28 years, had been called before he had the opportunity lo show what he would have been to his country, not alone as a man in the uniform of his nation but also in his professional vocation. Following the service at the church, the remains were borne to the new Green River cemetery, and shrouded in the colors of his country tenderly laid to rest. The Sar [sic] joins with the host of friends of the departed one in extending to the bereaved father and relatives our heartfelt sympathy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 EDWARD BERTA DIES OF TYPHOID FEVER Little Edward Thomas Berta, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Berta, is dead. Three weeks ago he was taken to the hospital suffering from typhoid fever, and during that time he made a brave fight. Everyone in the city was hoping and praying that he would conquer, but the body was too frail for the great spirit within it, and he passed away on Wednesday morning at the hospital. Everything that human skill could do was done, but it was foreordained that the little boy who had been loaned to the parents for so short a time should return to the giver. “Teddy” was a bright little boy and a favorite with everyone, and the whole community grieves at his loss. The Saviour of the world said before His own death: “I will go prepare a place for you, that where I am there may you be also,” and the parents can take comfort from these words. At this time it is cold comfort, but it is the best we can give. The little boy cannot come back to them, but they will go to him and he awaits for them. Edward’s life was a short race well run. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 The funeral of little Edward Thomas Berta, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Berta, will take place on Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the South Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. John Keeler and daughter have arrived from Iowa, called here by the illness and death of their little grandson, Teddy Berta. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 JAPANESE DIES AS RESULT OF ACCIDENT As the result of an accident in No. 4 mine on Wednesday morning, G. Hamada, a Jap, died in the hospital on Thursday morning. Hamada was 44 years of age and has a wife in Japan. Only two months age he sent money to his wife in order that she might come to this country, and it is not known whether she has started on the journey or not. The funeral took place on Thursday evening. Services were conducted in the City Undertaking Parlors by the Japanese clergyman. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 LOCAL MAN’S BROTHER KILLED IN FRANCE Peter Arthurs, of Hanna, Wyo., who is this week reported as killed in action on the French front, was a brother of James Arthurs, oft his city, and was well known here. His old friends mourn his death but are proud of the fact that he gave his life in defense of so great a cause. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 DEATH OF INFANT CHILD Stanislav, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haffner of No. 4, died at noon on Thursday, at the age of two months. The funeral will be held from the North Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 ROCK SPRINGS MOTHER LOSES SON AT FT. STEVENS On Monday evening Mrs. M.E. Chance, 419 N. Front St., received a telegram containing the sad news of the death of her only son, Harris Lloyd Butler, which occurred at Ft. Stevens, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, from bronchial pneumonia. The young man had been in the army just one month and one day at the time of his death, having entered the service at Reno, Nev., on Sept. 6th. From Reno he went to Camp Lewis, Washington, and at Camp Lewis was assigned to the coast artillery and transferred to Ft. Stevens for his final training, before going to France. His mother was preparing to go to Oregon to visit him, when she received a telegram telling of his illness and the following day a second message announcing his death. He was a fine specimen of physical manhood and would have celebrated his twenty-second birthday on Nov. 7th. Besides his mother, a sister, Mrs. Charles Van, resides in Rock Springs, where they have lived for about a year. Mrs. Chance and Mr. and Mrs. Van and children left Tuesday for the old home at Reno, Nev., where the remains have been shipped for burial. The telegram states that the body was accompanied by an escort of six soldiers, and that a military funeral will be held. While Mrs. Chance is heartbroken at the death of her only son, just as he was entering into manhood, she feels that her loss is one that many mothers are called upon to meet, and that she is proud of the fact that his life was offered for his country. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 The death of Peter Dobovich, a Montenegrin formerly employed in the Rock Springs mines, occurred at the State Hospital in Evanston on Wednesday. He had been in the asylum for about a year. He had no relatives in this country and his body was interred at Evanston. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 MEXICAN IS FATALLY INJURED BY TRAIN A Mexican, named Raibabi, belonging to Marbo, Mexico, was run over by a freight on Wednesday night at about eight o’clock on this side of Rawlins. Both his legs were cut off. The train stopped and brought him to Rock Springs where he was taken to the hospital but he died shortly after admission. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 THE FIRST VICTIM OF SPANISH INFLUENZA On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Giovama Dettoffoli, aged 28 years, of Gunn, fell a victim to the Spanish influenza. Mrs. Dettoffoli is an Italian and is survived by her husband and three children. The body was brought to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 11, 1918 We have just received word that Jeanie Mullen, age 17 years, of Superior, has died from the after-effects of typhoid fever. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 October 11, 1918 Little Boy Dies After Lingering for Month Edward Berta, age seven years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Berta, died at the hospital on Wednesday morning about eleven o’clock, from typhoid fever after being ill for over a month. During the past several days hope was entertained for his recovery as he brightened up and seemed to promise hope, but the long illness and the high temperature had left nothing for the little chap to build up on and on Wednesday death ended his sufferings. Funeral services will be held at the South Side Catholic church on Friday afternoon at 2:30, the Rev. Father Welsh officiating. The heartbroken parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their grief, and the remembrance of their devotion will in time be of great comfort to them, time alone can ease the heartache. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 October 11, 1918 Dies from Influenza Mrs. Giovanna Dettoffoli, Italian, died at Gunn on Wednesday morning after a very short illness with the dread Spanish Influenza. She leaves a husband and three little children, the youngest only about a year and a half old. The funeral arrangements were not quite completed as we go to press, but it was thought they would be held Friday afternoon. Deceased was only 28 years of age and is a cousin of August Martello, who was called here from Ogden for the funeral. --- Green River Star, October 15, 1918 GEORGE G. GRAVELLE IS A VICTIM OF “FLU” Another victim of influenza at Green River was George G. Gravelle, a well known citizen, whose death occurred last Sunday. The deceased was born in Green River, his funeral occurring on his forty-first birthday. He leaves a widow and two children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 MOTHER DIES, LEAVING FIVE LITTLE CHILDREN Another death from typhoid fever occurred at the hospital on Saturday evening, when Mrs. John Anselmi passed away after a brave fight against the disease. She was twenty-eight years of age and leaves a husband and five little children, one brother and three-brothers-in-law. She had been married nine years, during which time she had lived in Superior, where she had made many friends who join with her family in mourning her death. The funeral will be held from the home of Peter Menghini, 311 Fifth street, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, followed by services at the South Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 GEO. IREDALE BURIED WITH MILITARY HONORS The body of George Iredale, of the U.S. Navy, who died at the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, was lowered to its last resting place in Mountain View cemetery on Wednesday evening. A great many of the people in the city assembled to pay their last tributes of respect to the boy who had died in the service of his country. The casket was covered by an American flag, and before being lowered into the grave an impressive service was conducted. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Joel F. Wood. Several hymns were sung by a quartet of ladies, and as the body was laid to rest everyone joined in the singeing of “America.” George Iredale was born in Rock Springs on April 12th, 1900, and nearly all ofhis short life was spent here. He was full of life and energy, and it was only natural that he should want to do his part in the great war. Although but seventeen years of age, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July, 1917, and was sent to Mare Island for his training. He was assigned to the launch service and sent to the Philippines, where he spent several months, and had only recently been transferred to Brooklyn, where his death occurred on October 5th. To the people of the community who knew George as a child, it seems hard to realize that one so young has given his life in the service of his country. While his friends grieve at his early death they are proud to thank that he volunteered in so great a cause and will always honor his memory. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 MRS. THOS. JAMES RECIEVES SAD NEWS Mrs. Thomas James received very sad news this week. On Monday a message came, stating that her niece, Mrs. Mary Blackner, had died from Spanish influenza, at Lyman. Mrs. Blackner was 24 years of age and leaves two little girls, one aged 4 years and the other 2 years. Mrs. James hadn’t recovered from the shock of this message when another came informing her of the death of her sister, Mary Syme, which also occurred at Lyman on Tuesday from the same disease. Miss Syme was born in Haywood, Scotland, 43 years ago and came to this country with her sister and her parents when quite a child. Mrs. James is torn between two emotions. She would like to go to Lyman, but consideration for the people in this city calls upon her to stay. She dare not run the risk of brining the disease into Rock Springs. Everyone will sympathize with her and admire the noble spirit which enables her to make this great sacrifice. Robert Syme is also an uncle and brother of the deceased ladies. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 JOHN N. HARNS DIES OF INFLUENZA It was with sincere sorrow that Rock Springs friends learned of the death of John Norton Harns, which occurred this week at his home in Boulder, Colo., from Spanish influenza. His body passed through here on Wednesday morning, on No. 7, en route to Mrs. Harns’ former home in Salt Lake City, where the funeral will be held. Mr. Harns is survived by his wife and little son, John Jr., and his brother, Ralph, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Harns were residents of Rock Springs for several years, while Mr. Harns was representative of Swift & Co. in this territory, with headquarters in this city. They left here about a year ago. During their residence here they made many friends who regret to learn of his death and who extend their sympathy to his bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 INFANT CHILD PASSES BEYOND The death of the little six-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Romoush occurred at an early hour on Monday morning, at their home on East Flat. The funeral will be held from the North Side Catholic church on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fr. Schiffrer. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 On Thursday morning, Jack Moon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Moon, died at Evanston a victim of Spanish influenza. Jack is well known in this city and his many friends will grieve to learn of his death. He was only twenty-three years of age and a promising career has been cut short. The funeral will take place on Sunday and Jack will be laid to rest in the cemetery at Evanston. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 A fatal accident occurred in No. 8 mine this morning, when Louis Fortuna was killed by a fall of rock. He leaves a widow and four small children and also a brother residing in this city. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been made. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 The first death from Spanish influenza in Rock Springs occurred at the pest house on Monday morning, when Benjamin Zamora, a Mexican, died of the disease. The case was shipped here from Rawlins, Zamora being a resident of that city. He was twenty-four years old. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 M.J. Dankowski this morning received a telegram from Green River announcing the death of Ted Bishopp, yardmaster at that point. Death resulted from influenza. The telegram was eight hours in reaching its destination from Green River and was received too late for Mr. Dankowski to go to Green River on any of the morning trains. Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 The funeral of Miss Jeannie H. Mullen, whose death occurred at Superior on Wednesday, Oct. 9, was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Francis, on A street at 2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon. She was sixteen years of age and her death, just as she was reaching womanhood, is a sad loss to her friends. Another sister passed away a few weeks ago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 FUNERAL OF TOM WILKS ON SATURDAY MORNING The death of Tom Wilks, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilks, occurred at his home in Blairtown on Thursday morning from dropsy. His funeral will take place on Saturday morning at ten o’clock at the North Side Catholic church. The deceased was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, who will attend the service in a body. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 18, 1918 MINER KILLED BY THE FALL OF ROCK A fatal accident occurred in No. 8 mine on Monday morning, when Aloysius Fortuna, a Slovenian miner, was killed by a fall of rock. He was a man well known and well liked by his fellow countrymen and was a member of a number of Slovenian lodges. He was about thirty-five years of age and leaves a widow and four little children to mourn the death of a kind husband and father. His funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church, on Wednesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 18, 1918 Funeral of Geo. Iredale The body of George Iredale, son of William Iredale, who died at the Naval hospital at Brooklyn, Oct. 5th of pneumonia, was brought to Rock Springs Tuesday and taken to the home of Joseph Iredale, and the young man was buried with military honors at the cemetery on Wednesday evening. The casket was covered with an American flag, the colors under which the young man served. The services were conducted by Rev. Wood and hymns were sung by the ladies quartett. “America” was sung as the body was lowered into its last resting place. Deceased was born in this city on April 12, 1900. He enlisted in the Navy July 1917 and went to Mare Island and later to the Philippines, just recently having been transferred to Brooklyn. The first of our home boys to be brought home to us and the people as a whole grieve with the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 18, 1918 Killed in No. 8 Mine Louie Fortuna was killed in No. 8 mine Monday morning by a fall of rock. Deceased leaves a wife and four children to mourn his untimely death. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon and were largely attended by his friends and the members of the lodge to which he belonged. Beautiful floral offerings were sent by friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 18, 1918 Former Resident Dies The body of John Harnes passed through Rock Springs Wednesday morning on No. 7, en route to the former home of Mrs. Harnes in Utah. The train was met here by a number of Elks, of which order he was a member. Mr. Harnes died in Boulder from pneumonia and the body was prepared for burial and taken west for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Harnes formerly resided in Rock Springs, deceased having worked in the freight house and later for Swift & Co., which company he represented at the time of his death. The surviving members of his family are his wife and son and one brother, Ralph, who works at the freight office, all of whom have the sympathy of a host of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 18, 1918 Deaths of the Week Thomas Wilkes, the 22 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkes, of Blairtown, died this morning at 6:30 o’clock of dropsy after an illness of eight months. The funeral services will be held at the South Side Catholic church on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Deceased was very ill with heart trouble and heart [sic] for many months. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Jeanie Mullen, age 17 years, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mullen of Superior, passed away last Friday afternoon, death being due to typhoid fever. The body was brought to Rock Springs on Saturday night and taken to the home of Robert Francis on Walnut street from which place the funeral occurred at 2:30 on Sunday. Word has been received from Mrs. Samuel Duck, formerly Miss Rose Walker, that her husband died on Tuesday, Oct. 15th, at Camp Custer, Mich., from the Spanish influenza, which resulted in pneumonia. Mrs. Alfred Walker left Wednesday night for Shamrock, Okla., where the body will be shipped for burial. Oiva Asiala, who formerly lived in Rock Springs and worked at the Workingman’s Commercial, died on Tuesday morning from pneumonia following a case of influenza. His wife was visiting her husband’s parents in Superior at the time of her husband’s death. The funeral will be held this afternoon. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Romich of East Flat died Sunday night. The services were held on Tuesday morning from the North Side Catholic church and was attended by a large circle of friends of the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 18, 1918 Mrs. John Anselmi Dead Mrs. John Anselmi of Superior died at the hospital on Saturday with typhoid fever, after a long illness. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Menghini and later at the South Side Catholic church on Tuesday, Rev. Father Welsh officiating. Deceased was 28 years of age and leaves a husband and five little children, who have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Green River Star, October 18, 1918 EDWARD T. BISHOPP DIES OF PNEUMONIA As we are closing the forms for today's issue, word is brought us that Edward T. Bishopp, day yardmaster at this point, passed away last night, at a little after 10 o'clock, after a week's illness of pneumonia. The deceased has been a resident of this city for many years, and has always been an active energetic citizen, who was highly respected by all who know him for his true worth, and his passing is deeply felt by many. He leaves a wife and little son, mother and three brothers, all of this city to mourn his untimely death. As we go to press funeral arrangements have not been announced. In our next issue we will give obituary. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 BODY OF MINER IS FOUND IN BITTER CREEK Shortly after twelve o’clock Thursday afternoon the dead body of Vic Eidelman was found in the water of Bitter Creek about two miles west of town. The body was covered with mud and was in a very bad condition from the length of time spent in the water. It was brought to this city where preparations for burial were made. Eidelman was a native of Finland, 35 years of age, married, and had one child. About two years ago he returned to Finland and took his wife and child with him. The two latter remained in Finland, but the husband and father returned to Rock Springs where he was engaged as a miner in No. 4 mine. About three months ago Eidelman broke his leg while at his work. He had sufficiently recovered to return to work on Wednesday of last week. During the day his leg troubled him considerably and after he left the mine in the evening he was not again seen until his body was recovered. As near as can be determined, Eidelman jumped into the creek about 300 yards west of West Flat. The water was high from the rains and his body was washed some distance. It is supposed that his act was caused through despondency from his physical condition. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 SLOVENIAN MINER DIES OF INFLUENZA Another death from Spanish influenza occurred at the pest house, on Wednesday night, when Frank Benedict succumbed to the dread disease. The young man was a Slovenian and was 29 years of age. He had been employed at the Black Buttes mine, from which place he was brought to the pest house two days ago. He was unmarried and leaves an uncle, Valentine Benedict, who lives in this city. He was highly respected by his countrymen, who mourn his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CITIZEN Rock Springs mourns the loss of one of its most prominent business men in the person of Emil J. Young who died on Wednesday evening. On Sunday, October 13, Mr. Young, accompanied by his brother, Fritz, of Green River, left for Mount Sterling, Ill., called there by the death of their brother, Valentine. On the return journey the following Sunday, Mr. Young was taken very sick and, when the train arrived in Rock Springs, had to be assisted to his home. Nothing serious was anticipated and the news of his death came as a sad shock to his many friends. The cause of death was acute bronchitis. Mr. Young has been in business in this city for over fifteen years, and, although he never held any public office he always took an active interest in everything which pertained to the welfare of the town he had helped to build. In August, 1907, he was married to Miss Mary Calderwood, who lives to mourn his loss. He is also survived by two brothers, Fritz, of Green River, A.G. Young of Mount Sterilng, Ill.; and three sisters, Mrs. Ed Hagel of Elgin; Mrs. Anton Morschauer, of Illinois and Clementine, of Seattle. His mother died three years ago and his father twelve years ago. Mr. Young belongs to an historic family. His father was one of the pioneers in that section of Illinois, where Emil was born and up to the time of his death was one of the prominent business men in the city of Mount Sterling of which he was one of the founders. By the death of Mr. Young, another familiar figure has been removed from amongst us, but his memory will still remain and his wife and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their sudden and sad bereavement. The Elk lodge, of which deceased was a member took charge of the funeral arrangements and the earthly remains of our departed townsman will be laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery with an out of door funeral service and the home tomorrow morning at ten o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 AUSTRIAN MINER DIES AT GUNN Matt Skala, an Austrian, employed as a miner at Gunn, died on Tuesday and the body was brought to Ace’s undertaking parlors the same night. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon. Deceased was 45 years of age and has a wife in Austria. The services will be conducted by Local 2702. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 GEORGE G. GRAVELLE IS A VICTIM OF “FLU” Another victim of influenza at Green River was George G. Gravelle, a well known citizen, whose death occurred last Sunday. The deceased was born in Green River, his funeral occurring on his forty-first birthday. He leaves a wife and two children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 EIGHT-MONTHS-OLD CHILD PASSES AWAY The death of Mary, the little eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ribovich, occurred at their home on East Flat on Saturday, the Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 DEATH CLAIMS INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. GOODIN The death of Genevieve, the little two months’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodin, occurred at 2:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning at their home on K street. Death resulted from stomach trouble. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday afternoon at St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 SECOND VICTIM OF SPANISH INFLUENZA Spanish influenza has claimed its second victim in Rock Springs, in the death of Mrs. Edna Adrance, which occurred on Saturday evening. Mrs. Adrance was engaged to care for Mrs. Andrew Rae, and while nursing Mrs. Rae contracted the disease, which in her case proved fatal. She was 30 years of age and leaves a husband, who arrived on Sunday from Ogden, and a brother, Clyde Womack, who came from Elko, Nev. Her funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors on Monday morning. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 LINWOOD, UTAH, BOY IS KILLED IN ACTION In the casualty list for publication Oct. 23 is the name of Alonzo Finch, of Linwood, Utah, among those killed in action. The young man belongs to one of the pioneer families of Sweetwater county, and is the brother of Mrs. Tony Ramsay. No particulars of his death are known at this time. The first body brought home to Sweetwater county during the present war was that of Walter Stoll, another boy from the Linwood section, and it would seem that little community is paying a heavy toll. The Miner expresses the sentiments of the people of the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives, whose greatest consolation will be the thought that he died the death of a hero. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 Fred Beckstead, one of the well known sheepmen of western Wyoming and Utah, passed away in Green River on Thursday, after a ten days’ illness from pneumonia. Mr. Beckstead was associated in the sheep business with Rasmussen Bros., of this city, and spent considerable time in this vicinity, where he had a great many friends. His body was shipped to Salt Lake City on Friday night for burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Mr. Beckstead is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 Frank P. Rogan was called to Lyman on Wednesday afternoon to prepare the body of Willard G. Tanner for shipment to Payson, Utah. Mr. Tanner was 21 years of age and was a victim of the “Flu.” Mr. Rogan reports that there have been 13 deaths in Lyman in the past ten days and that there are not enough people who are well to attend to the burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 25, 1918 EDWARD T. BISHOPP IS LAID TO REST The funeral of Edward T. Bishopp, whose death occurred in Green River at 2 o’clock Wednesday night, was held in Green River Saturday afternoon. Mr. Bishopp was day yardmaster at Green River and was very popular among his fellow employees and throughout the county in general. He leaves a widow, who was formerly Miss Nellie Dankowski, and one little son, three years of age. Mrs. Bishopp’s father is at present in the United States navy. A little daughter passed away only a short time ago. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the people of Sweetwater county in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 25, 1918 E.J. Young Dead The sad news of the death of E.J. Young was received by the community yesterday afternoon and was a great shock to everyone as it was not generally known that he was ill. Mr. Young went to Mt. Sterling, Ill., a week ago to attend the funeral his brother. While there he was taken ill but had sufficiently recovered he thought to return home. On the return trip he became worse and when he arrived home last Thursday night he was so ill that he could scarcely get home. Since that time he had steadily declined, and when pneumonia resulted, he was in no condition to combat it, and he died about five o’clock. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock tomorrow outside the home and later at the cemetery under the auspices of the Elks, of which he was a member. Deceased is survived by his wife, two brothers, F.O. Young of Green River, and A.G. Young of Mt. Sterling, Ill., three sisters, one living at Elgin, Ill., one at Mt. Sterling, Ill., and one at Seattle, Wash. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in the hour of their bereavement. In the death of Mr. Young the city losses one of its most influential citizens, a prosperous business man of many years standing. Genial of disposition, industrious, always ready to help in any good cause and his presence and help will be a material loss to the community as well as to the members of his family and relatives. Deceased was also a member of the local order of Eagles. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 25, 1918 Deaths of Week A young Mexican taken to the pest house Monday suffering with the influenza, died Wednesday noon. Not a thing can be learned of his relatives. The body of William Watson, who died at the Belmont on Saturday, is still unclaimed at the undertakers. A wire was sent to the parents of the dead man but no answer has been received. It is said his father has a farm at American Fork, Utah. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 25, 1918 Geneva Goodin, two months’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodin of K street, died on Tuesday, Oct. 22, of stomach trouble. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the cemetery, Rev. Father Welsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 25, 1918 Geo. W. Ace has the body of a colored man who died at the hospital Tuesday night. He had been employed as a guard for the U.P. railway near Green River. Nothing on his clothes indicates who his is further than that his name is Turner. The body is being held for further investigation. He is reported to have died of tuberculosis. --- Green River Star, October 25, 1918 MRS. C. W. WRIGHT Mrs. C. W. Wright, who resides on the south side of town passed away this morning after a short illness of influenza. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn the passing of a faithful wife and mother. --- Green River Star, October 25, 1918 EDWARD T. BISHOPP TENDERLY LAID TO REST Edward T. Bishopp who passed away last Thursday week at the age of 35 years as heralded m the Star last issue, was laid to rest last Saturday afternoon, Rev. S. A. Webber conducting the funeral service at the home. The cortege, which was as large as ever seen m [sic] our little city followed the remains to their last resting place in the new Green River cemetery where they were deposited into the bosom of mother earth, the members of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 6, A. F. & A. M. conducting their impressive service at the grave, while the members of Ascalon Commandery No. 5 acted as escorts. The deceased was a member of all the various degrees of the Masonic fraternity and a member of the B. of R. T., was at the time of his death a member of the school board, and a wide-a-wake citizen, whose passing will be greatly felt by many. He was the day yardmaster of the Union Pacific at this point, and in that position, which he rapidly attained by his efficiency in every capacity that he has been employed by the company, and his services will be greatly missed by this company. He leaves to mourn his departure from the scenes of this life a wife, little son, father and mother, three brothers, one who is now serving his country in France, and a multitude of staunch friends, who will miss his many manly qualities, and who enjoy the sympathy of the community. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. --- Green River Star, October 25, 1918 HARRY ANASTOS Harry Anastos, brother of John Anastos the shoemaker, passed away this morning after a few days illness of the dreaded "flu." He has been an employee of the railroad here for some time and had made himself quite popular with his countrymen here, and his passing is greatly felt by them. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 WILLIAM MUIR DIES IN NITRATE, W. VA. So many of our friends and relatives are passing away, victims of this fearful scourge which has appeared amongst us, that a general feeling of sadness pervades our whole community. It is sad to lose our friends when the grim reaper gathers them, in his fearful harvest, even when they are beside us, but we have the consolation of knowing that we were with them to the last and id all we could for them. It is especially sad when a son or a daughter dies so far away that the parents cannot have even the consolation of being beside them as they cross that bourne from which no traveler ever returns. Still, no matter whether they die peacefully in their beds in Rock Springs surrounded by sorrowing friends or in the bloody plains of Flanders, we will all meet again some morning. On Saturday morning Mr. and Mrs. Robert Muir received a letter from their son, William, from Nitro, West Virginia, in which he stated he was feeling quite well. “Billy” was employed in the government ammunition works there. The same evening Captain J.A. Watkins, who has charge of the health department of that camp, sent out a telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Muir stating that their son was very low with pneumonia, and on Sunday morning they received another message informing them of his death. William was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, 29 years ago, but spent most of his life in Rock Springs. For five years he worked as a machinist in the round house and several months ago accepted an important appointment at Brigham, Utah. Six weeks ago he was in Rock Springs on business and was able to pay a short visit with his parents. Although he held an important and lucrative position he considered it his duty to offer his services to the government where his technical ability would be of valuable service to his country. Two weeks ago he was ordered to proceed to Nitro, West Virginia, to fill a position in the ammunition works there. Two weeks ago he passed through Rock Springs and had what was fated to be his last glimpse of the town in which he had spent the greater part of his life. The news of his death came as a shock not only to his parents but to his many friends in the city. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements were awaiting the arrival of the body. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 JOHN EDWARDS DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Another victim of pneumonia, following influenza, is John Edwards, whose death occurred on Monday evening. Mr. Edwards was employed at Lion, where he was taken with the disease. He was brought to the hospital in this city, where his death occurred as stated. He was a native of England and came to Rock Springs about ten years ago. Nine years ago he was married to Miss Mary Hannah Samuels, who is left with three little children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. He is also survived by a mother, Mrs. Martha Edwards, one brother, William and one sister, Mrs. William Samuels. The funeral services were held at the cemetery at 2 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon, in conformation with the health regulations. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 MAN HIT BY TRAIN DIES FROM INJURIES An accident which terminated fatally occurred about 10 o’clock on Friday morning. The victim was John Hukila, a Finlander, employed in No. 4 mine. Hukila was at his work as usual all day on Thursday, but on Friday failed to put in an appearance. He was observed shortly before 10 o’clock walking down the track, and his mangled body was discovered about ten minutes afterwards lying on the track one mile west of the city. He had apparently been knocked down and run over by a train. A passing freight was stopped, and he was brought to the city and at once taken to the hospital, where he died shortly after admission. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 JOHN DOW FATALLY INJURED AT E PLANE Just as we go to press we learn that John Dow was fatally injured at E Plane, shortly after noon today, his death resulting before medical help could arrive. We were unable to learn the particulars of the accident. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 The funeral of Victor Heldelman, whose body was found in Bitter Creek last Thursday took place from the City undertaking parlors on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. June Hathenbrook, wife of the manager of the telephone exchange at Pinedale, which occurred this morning. Her body had been brought to this city where it will be prepared for burial and will be shipped to Utah. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 T.A. Williams has received word of the death of his nephew, Evan Daniel Thomas, while fighting at the front in France. He joined the U.S. Marines at Three Forks, Mont., in May, 1917, when but eighteen years of age. At the time of his death he was a member of the U.S.M.C., 6th Machine Gun Battery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 01, 1918 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The death of John Alesch, a Slavish miner, employed at Black Buttes, occurred on Wednesday from influenza. He was thirty-two years of age. His funeral will be held from Fitzpatrick & Rogans. Another death from influenza occurred on Wednesday evening when Mrs. Alfred Branch passed away. She leaves a husband and four little children. Her funeral will be held at five o'clock this afternoon from the City Undertaking Parlors. George Nitse, a Greek, 53 years old, died at the hospital on Saturday. He was a resident of Rock Springs for twelve years. He leaves a son in Green River. The funeral will be on Wednesday afternoon. David O. Thomas died at his home in Gunn Saturday from Spanish influenza. Mr. Thomas was 41 years of age and leaves a wife and four daughters. The funeral was held from Ace's on Monday afternoon 4 o'clock. L.O.O.M. will have charge of the funeral. Mrs. John Morrison died at her home at Harris on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock from Spanish influenza. Funeral services will be held from Ace's undertaking parlors on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Anton Sudy, an Austrian, employed as a miner at Gunn, died there on Sunday of Spanish influenza. Deceased was 37 years of age and has a wife in Austria. The body was brought to the City undertaking parlors and the funeral took place on Monday afternoon. Father Schifferer conducted services at the cemetery. The death of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Tomicich occurred at the home in Megeath, on Monday night. The funeral will be held in this city on Wednesday afternoon. James Hollis, a miner, of Superior, died at the hospital on Tuesday morning of pneumonia. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan, where it is being held awaiting instructions from his relatives in the east, who have been communicated with. Deceased was 34 years of age. He was a member of several lodges in Baysville, Ohio, and these lodges have also been communicated with. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 Dies of Influenza John Edwards of Lion died on Wednesday evening, a victim of influenza, after only a few days illness. Services were held at the cemetery on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Surviving are his wife and three children, his mother, Mrs. Martha Edwards, a sister, Mrs. Wm. Samuel, and a brother, William. Deceased lived at Lion and was secretary of Local Union 908, U.M.W. of A. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 Dies of Influenza Mrs. Alfred Branch died at 12 o’clock on Wednesday with the Spanish influenza. Left to mourn her loss are the husband and four small children. Mr. Branch is proprietor of the Rock Saloon. Funeral services were held today at the cemetery at 4:30 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 Mrs. Henry Potter received word last Monday that her son, Richard, of Kemmerer, was seriously ill with the influenza. Mrs. Potter left immediately for her son’s bedside but death came. The funeral occurred on Monday and Mrs. Potter remained for the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 COMMITS SUICIDE WHILE TEMPORARILY INSANE John Dow committed suicide at 10:40 o’clock this morning, with a 30-40 rifle. The cartridge entered the temple and came out at the back of the head. Coroner Joynson held an inquest and the verdict was that his committed suicide while temporarily insane. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 Word was received on Wednesday morning that Dr. H.G. Adams, formerly of Rock Springs, had died in France of influenza on Sept. 7th. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 John Alesch, a Slav, age 34 years, died at Black Buttes, Wyo., Oct. 30. The body was brought to the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors where it is being held pending funeral arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 Harry Jackson returned Monday from Ogden where he attended the funeral of his mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 November 01, 1918 William Golden, formerly of this city, died at Camp Kearney a few days ago of influenza. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 ANOTHER DEATH FROM INFLUENZA AT LION The death of Frank Dolinar, a Slovenian miner, occurred at Lion, this morning, from Spanish influenza. He was about 39 years of age and leaves a wife and six little children. He also has two brothers in this country, one living at Hudson. His funeral took place on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 FIRST ROCK SPRINGS’ BOY KILLED IN ACTION The reality of the war has been brought home to the people of Rock Springs very forcibly within the past few days by the news that several boys were wounded, that Robert Anderson was missing, and by a telegram which arrived about eight o’clock Wednesday night stating that Archie Hay had been killed in action on October 5th. While there is hope for the boys who are wounded or missing, the words “killed in action” come with such a hopeless shock that the blow seems hard to bear. Archie Hay was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hay, and was born in Rock Springs twenty-five years ago last September. Archie was a boy who was loved and respected by the whole community. Rock Springs was proud of him as an example of a boy, born and raised here, who had grown into manhood unspoiled, unaffected and in the best sense of the word a gentleman. After finishing school, he went to work in the Rock Springs national Bank and had worked his way fro the bottom up to the position of assistant cashier. Then the war came and he left with the first contingent of Sweetwater county boys for American Lake. There he took up the life of a soldier with the same thoroughness that he showed everywhere. Returning home on a furlough he seemed so strong and cheerful and willing to do his part that the general comment was—“a splendid boy.” He had been in France for about three months and the last word that came from him said that he had been promoted and was a sergeant. He said he was well and happy, and ready to go on to Berlin. We do not know how Archie met his death, but we do know that he met it bravely and cheerfully, full of courage and doing his duty. He had lived a good life, he had fought a good fight and he has entered into rest eternal. To his bereaved parents, to his aged grandmother, to his brothers, sisters and relatives, the sympathy of the whole community goes out in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 WINTON MINER DIES AT HOSPITAL Mike Zakovich, an Austrian, employed as a miner at Winton, died at the hospital on Sunday morning of pneumonia. Deceased was 34 years of age and is survived by a wife and family. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Nevada and also of an Austrian lodge in this city. The funeral took place on Tuesday from the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 MOTHER AND INFANT BOTH DIE FROM “FLU” Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wise on Monday received a telegram from their son, Alex, announcing the death of his wife which occurred on Sunday at East Ely, Nev. Their infant son passed away on Friday. As stated in Saturday’s Miner, Mr. and Mrs. Wise had both been very ill with Spanish influenza and while suffering with the “Flu”, a little son was born to Mrs. Wise. At first it was thought that all would recover, but later matters took a turn for the worse and mother and child passed away as stated. Mr. and Mrs. Wise were married two years ago in Salt Lake City, and while Mrs. Wise had never visited here, those who had met her speak of her as an unusually lovable woman. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wise would go at once to Ely to be with their son but as the town is under quarantine that is impossible. Alex has the sympathy of his old friends in his deep affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 PIONEER RESIDENT ENTERS INTO REST A long life was brought to a close on Wednesday evening, when Gavin Young passed away shortly after 5 o’clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Guy. Mr. Young was one of the oldest persons in Rock Springs, having celebrated his 87th birthday on September 30th. The deceased was born in Larnarkshire, Scotland, and grew to manhood in that country, coming to the United States in 1873. He settled first in the east, living for a time in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He came to Rock Springs in 1882, his eldest son having previously settled here, and took up one of the first homesteads in the region, setting on what is now the Rife ranch. He lived on this ranch for about ten years, and it was while living there that his wife met her death in an accident, which occurred while coming down Quaking Asp mountain in November, 1896. During recent years, Mr. Young has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Guy, who has kindly cared for him during his long illness. He was the father of twelve children, nine of whom are living. Mr. Young was always held in high esteem by the people of the community and leaves many friends made during his long life. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been determined. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 TWO MEXICAN HERDERS DIE FROM INFLUENZA Paulo Esquibel, a Mexican, died at the emergency hospital on Saturday evening from influenza. Another Mexican, Mareos Sanchez, also died at the emergency hospital on Monday, from the same disease. Both men had been employed on the Gottsche ranch for the past three years. They had both decided to take a trip home and had written to their parents to expect them but they were seized by the dread disease and succumbed to its ravages. The funeral of Esquibel was held on Monday, and the funeral of Sanchez was held on Tuesday afternoon, at the City Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 PARENTS MEET WITH A DOUBLE LOSS Mr. and Mrs. James Lowe of Green River have the sympathy of the entire county in their double loss of a son and daughter within the past few days. On Saturday they received a telegram announcing the death of one of their daughters, living in California. On Sunday morning they received a telegram announcing the death of their son, Jesse Mark Lowe, at Ft. McArthur, Calif. The latter left Green River on the 24th of October with the draft from this country and his death occurred within a week after reaching the camp. Both deaths were due to the Spanish influenza. Both bodies will be brought to Green River where a double funeral will be held. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 A.F. THURBER DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION The death of A.F. Thurber occurred at the hospital on Wednesday evening, following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Thurber was the manager of the Black Buttes Mining company, at Black Buttes, and he was brought to the hospital on Saturday night for medical attention. An examination showed that appendicitis was the cause of his illness, an operation was performed, but the appendix had burst and there was little hope from the first. His body will be shipped on Friday evening to his old home in Illinois for interment, and will be accompanied by Mrs. Thurber. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 SAD NEWS COMES FROM FORMER RESIDENTS The Sprowell family on Monday received a letter from their sister, Mrs. Jack O’Dell of Toms Creek, Va., announcing the sad news of the death of their little son, Howard, from Spanish influenza. He was six years of age. The old friends of the family are very sorry to learn of their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 SERGEANT SAM HULING IS KILLED IN FRANCE On Monday George Huling received a telegram from the war department announcing that his son, Sgt. Sam Huling, had been killed in France. Sgt. Huling was a former Wyoming boy, being a native of Sweetwater county, but had lived in Pennsylvania for a number of years. He enlisted at Williamsport, Pa., in Sept., 1917 and sailed for France last July, where he had been in active services with is regiment. The particulars of his death are not known. Mr. Huling has the sympathy of his friends in his bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 NEWS OF THE DEATH OF DOCTOR ADAMS Word has just been received here that Dr. Adams, who went as a first lieutenant with the Wyoming volunteers, has died from the disease in France. At the time the United States entered the war Dr. Adams was assistant to Dr. E.S. Lauzer, having come to Wyoming from Alabama after graduating from a St. Louis medical college. During his residence here he made many friends who regret to learn of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE EPIDEMIC Herman Juntila, a Finlander, died at the hospital on Friday of Spanish influenza. Deceased was 33 years of age and was employed as a bartender in the Belmont saloon. Nothing is known of his relatives or his past history beyond the fact that he came here from Butte, Mont. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 BAD NEWS FOR THE ELLIS FAMILY Mrs. L.N. Ellis, of Sweetwater, received a telegram that her brother had died of pneumonia at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on the 28th. He had been ill with influenza and developed pneumonia. He was in a Canadian training camp and had received a commission and was to leave for France in a short time. Mrs. Ellis and her sister, Miss Ruth Grant, would go at once only that all railroads in Canada are under quarantine regulations. Another brother was recently seriously wounded in action in France and the Ellis family are among the many who are sorrowing for a loved one and with whom we wish to sympathize in their bereavements.—Lander State Journal. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 ANOTHER DEATH FROM INFLUENZA AT LION The death of Frank Dolinar, a Slovenian miner, occurred at Lion, this morning, from Spanish influenza. He was about 39 years of age and leaves a wife and six little children. He also has two brothers in this country, one living at Hudson. His funeral took place on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 ENTIRE FAMILY IS STRICKEN WITH “FLU” Word was received last Saturday that John Samuels Edwards, the seventeen months old son of the late John Edwards, who died last Monday evening, has fallen a victim to pneumonia at their home in Lion. The child has suffered for nearly a month. The mother and the rest of the children and all the relatives in this district are so sick with influenza that they were unable to attend the funeral, which took place on Saturday afternoon. Much sympathy is expressed for this sorely stricken family. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 FRANK ALKIRE DIES THIS MORNING As we go to press we learn of the death of Frank Alkire, which occurred this morning at his home on B street. Mr. Alkire has been ill for several months. He leaves a wife and large family without the protection of a husband and father. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 Mrs. James Stroud on Tuesday received a telegram announcing the death of her mother. Owing to the prevalence of the Flu it is unlikely that Mrs. Stroud will go east at this time. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 Word has been received of the death of Miss Maude Phiester, daughter of J.A. Phiester, at Mountain View, on Monday. Mr. Phiester is the organizer for the W.O.W. of this district and is well known in Rock Springs. His Rock Springs friends extend sympathy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 Mrs. John E. White has received word of the death of her nephew, Charles Davis, who was killed in France in the big drive on July 29th. Mr. Davis was a machine gunner and enlisted from his home in Fostville, Wis., early in the war. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 NURSE AT HOSPITAL DIES ON INFLUENZA We sincerely regret to announce the death of Helen Louise McElhiney, one of the nurses at the hospital, which took place at the Nurses’ Home on Tuesday morning at 11:15 of pneumonia. Deceased was 22 years of age and was born at Lexington, Neb., where her father is a prominent physician. Her mother and two sisters had the melancholy satisfaction of being by her bedside as she passed away. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan and was shipped to her home at Lexington on Wednesday. Her parents and her sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. Miss McElhiney was a careful and energetic nurse and a great favorite with the patients. She put her whole heart and soul into the noble profession and her death is a loss to the community. She died in the path of duty. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 JOHN DOW A VICTIM OF SUICIDE (From Tuesday’s Daily) The fatal accident to John Dow at D Plane, which was reported in our issue of Friday has turned out to be a sad case of suicide. D Plane is about five miles from Rock Springs and John Dow had charge of the engines there. Four years ago he had an electric shock and has never been quite the same since. For several months his mental trouble seemed to be growing more acute. He suffered from delusions. His idea was that everybody was waiting a chance to kill him. He got up on Friday morning and told his wife that he had better kill himself before they got his as he was sure there were two men in the mine waiting to shoot him. His wife persuaded him that it was only imagination and induced him to go to his work. He worked steadily till twenty-five minutes past ten and then returned to the house about a hundred yards away and told his wife he had decided to kill himself. He had all kinds of guns in the home and carried an automatic in his pocket. Thinking the automatic wasn’t big enough, he selected a rifle and went out. His wife didn’t think he would carry out his rash purpose but she watched him from the house. He placed the butt of the rifle against the fence and the muzzle to his forehead, then she ran forward and caught hold of him. He cast her off and threatened to shoot her if she didn’t stand back. Before she could again interfere he had placed the butt of the rifle against the fence and pulled the trigger, the bullet entering the right temple and killing him instantly. John Dow was about 49 year of age. He came to Rock Springs from the east about 15 years ago and had been employed at D Plane for over seven years. He was a steady, hard-working man, and was respected both by his employers and by the men with whom he worked. He has a daughter, Sally, who is at present on a visit to Colorado Springs, and a brother, William, of Rouse, Colorado. His wife and daughter have the sympathy of their many friends in the exceedingly sad circumstances. The body was brought to Ace’s undertaking parlors and the funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 CHILD DIES FROM “FLU” AT RELIANCE The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Murray died at the family home at Reliance, on Tuesday morning, of pneumonia. The body was taken to Ace’s undertaking parlors and the funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The mother is lying very sick with influenza. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 08, 1918 ANOTHER DEATH FROM INFLUENZA Matthew Pauls, a miner, aged about 35 years, died at his home, No. 4 on Monday of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and family. The body was taken to Ace’s undertaking parlors where it is being held awaiting arrival of the deceased’s father and mother from Colorado. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 Funeral of John Dow The funeral of John Dow was held Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 1918, from Ace’s Undertaking parlors, conducted by the Middle West Order of F. & A.M. All of his many friends deplore his untimely death as he was one of our most respected colored citizens of the city and Sweetwater county. He came to Rock Springs from Oho about eighteen years ago and was born in Virginia in 1867, and was 51 years of age. He had been a steady and industrious worker all of his life. While in Rock Springs he was employed by the U.P. Coal company, first as a good mining machine runner and later, until his death, he ran a coal hoisting plant and sub-station. The family of Mr. Dow have the full sympathy of the whole community. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 Deaths of the Week Mike Zakovich, Austrian, of Winton, died at the hospital on Sunday morning of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors. Matthew Paulo, a miner, died at his home at No. 4 on Monday of pneumonia after a short illness, age 35 years. A wife and parents survive him and funeral arrangements have not been made awaiting the arrival of his parents from Colorado. The body is being held at the Ace parlors. Paul Esquibel, a Mexican employed on the Gottsche ranch, died at the emergency hospital on Saturday. Funeral services were held from the City Undertaking parlors on Monday. Mareos Sanchez, a Mexican, employed at the Gottsche ranch, was taken to the emergency hospital the first of last week, suffering with influenza. He died on Monday. The funeral services were held from the City Undertaking parlors on Tuesday afternoon. The seventeen month’s old daughter of Mrs. John Edwards of Reliance passed away last Friday of influenza after a very short illness. It will be remembered that Mrs. Edward’s husband passed away about two weeks ago and Mrs. Edwards has been critically ill with the influenza and has never regained consciousness since his death. She was not able to attend either funeral. Word has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Jack O’Dell of Tom Creek, Va., that their oldest child, a son of six years, died with the influenza. Mrs. O’Dell was formerly Miss Celia Sprowell. Miss Louise McElhiney, one of the nurses at the hospital, died on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, of pneumonia, following influenza. The parents of the young lady arrived on Saturday morning from Lexington, Nebr., and were with their daughter when death came. The body was prepared for burial and taken by the bereaved parents to their home in Lexington. Deceased in reality gave up her life as a sacrifice, as she contracted the dread disease in her duty of caring for the sick. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 Death Aged Gentleman Gavin Young Sr., passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robt. Guy, on Wednesday afternoon at 5:30. Deceased was born in Scotland on Sept. 29, 1831, and was 87 years and came to this country in 1873. He came to Rock Springs in 1882 and settled on land, on what is now the Rife ranch. For many years Mr. Young has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Guy and until lately had made regular trips for the mail, waiting for the train to bring his afternoon paper. He was quite hale and hearty until the past several months, when complication brought on by old age, made him bedfast. Left to survive are nine children, five sons and five [sic] daughters. They are: Gavin, John, Tom, William, Robert and Mrs. Robert Guy, Mrs. Anna Bell of Green River, Mrs. Rachel Misenhelter, and Mrs. George Huling. Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from the absent relatives. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 Word has been received by the Misses Tillie and Amanda Holmes that Earnest Swanson’s wife died of influenza on Tuesday at Milburn, Wyo. They were former residents of Rock Springs. Mrs. Swanson was formerly Miss Lillie Larsen. She leaves five children. The funeral will occur today at Milburn, Wyo. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 Miss Pearl Neuber, who visited her uncle, A.F. Neuber, a week ago, and who was only just recuperating from an operation for appendicitis, was taken down with influenza upon her arrival at American Falls, Idaho. Her sister, Mrs. Lena O’Bannon and baby have the disease, and the husband died of it on Saturday, the funeral occurring Monday. Mr. Neuber was unable to go because of the quarantine there. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Murray of Reliance passed away on Monday, death due to influenza. The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 November 08, 1918 Mrs. P.E. Abbot of Fourteen Mile received a message Wednesday that her brother had died of the influenza, and that his wife and four children were very ill with the disease. Mrs. Abbott left Thursday for Montana to help the stricken family. --- Green River Star, November 8, 1918 DAUGHTER AND SON OF MR. AND MRS. J. C. LOWE TENDERLY LAID TO REST After a little over two years of wedded life Mrs. Lester McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lowe of this city, passed away at Roseville, California, at the age of twenty-one years, on November 1st cause of death influenza, leaving to mourn her motherly care an infant son. Three days later her brother, James [sic] M. Lowe, who on October 20th, left with the draft from this county, died at Ft. McArthur, Caliafornia [sic] of the same disease. Both of these young people were well and favorably known in this city, where they were born and raised, and the double loss to the family is deeply mourned by all. The double funeral was held yesterday afternoon, services being conducted at the home, Rev. W. Hewton Ward of the Episcopal church, conducting the service. The relatives and a host of the friends of the family followed the remains to the new cemetery, where the services were concluded by Rev. Ward, and brother and sister tenderly laid to rest in the same grave. The Woodmen of the World members of the local lodge, of which the young man was a member, attending in a body, members of the orded [sic] acting as pall bearers. The floral offerings were most beautiful, and the casket of the young soldier was shrouded in the stars and stripes. Cold words cannot express the sympathy that is extended the bereaved family, as every heart in the community throbs in sympathy with the bereaved father, mother, sister, brother, husband, and infant son but only time can modify the anguish in their hearts. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 CROATIAN MINER DIES AT THE HOSPITAL The death of John Sulentich, a Croatian miner, occurred at the hospital on Monday evening from stomach trouble. The deceased was 40 years of age and was highly respected by his fellow countrymen. He leaves two brothers, residing in this city. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 OLD-TIME RESIDENT DIES OF PNEUMONIA The death of Thos. H. Thomas occurred at the home of Mrs. Thos. Wilde on Rainbow avenue, on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Thomas was an old-time citizen of Rock Springs, having come here from Warrior Run, Penn., eighteen years ago. Two years ago they moved to the Big Piney country, where they lived until Nov. 5th, when they decided to return to Rock Springs. While coming in from the north in an auto Mr. Thomas contracted a severe cold, which terminated in pneumonia, causing his death. He leaves a widow and nine children, all of whom are in this city except John, who is in the army and is at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. He was 59 years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Gates, and will be attended by many old-time friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 FRANK ALKIRE’S BODY SHIPPED TO LARAMIE The body of Frank Alkire was shipped to their former home in Laramie, on Saturday afternoon, where the funeral was held on Wednesday. Mrs. Alkire and her six children accompanied the body to Laramie and expect to remain in that city, where they will make their home. Since they arrived in Laramie, word has been received here that three of the children are quite sick with “flu”. The Rock Springs friends are very sorry to hear of this added burden. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 FORMER RESIDENT DIES AT CANTON, ILL. Rock Springs friends were much grieved to receive the sad news of the death of Frank Radosovich, which occurred in Canton, Ill., on November 6th from pneumonia. The deceased was well known in this city, where he had lived for six years, leaving for the east about three months ago. He was a JugoSlav, was thirty years of age and unmarried, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves two brothers, George and Vinko Radosovich, and a brother-in-law, Peter Maslov, residing in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 JOHN PAREA IS VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA The death of John Parea, youngest son of the late John Parea and wife, occurred at his home in this city about 10:30 p.m. last Friday, after a ten days’ illness from pneumonia. He had just passed his twenty-first birthday and was a bright and likeable young man. He leaves two sisters, Alice and Laurinda, who were with him when he passed away and one brother, Clarence, who is with the United States army in France. The funeral was held from the City Undertaking parlors at 10 o’clock on Sunday morning, with services at the cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 MRS. JAMES MURRAY DIES FROM INFLUENZA Another death due to the influenza occurred in Reliance on November 7th, when Mrs. James Murray succumbed to the disease. Her funeral was held at six o’clock on Saturday evening. Mrs. Murray was a native of Scotland and was a woman of many good qualities. Beside her husband she leaves a family of six children, one child having died only a few days ago. She also leaves one brother and one sister, Wm. Hunter and Miss Mary Hunter, of this city. The many friends of the family extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their great loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 VERY SAD DEATH OF A YOUNG MOTHER Rock Springs friends are very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Dave Cottle, which occurred at her home in Green River on Tuesday afternoon, from pneumonia. She leaves a husband and three little children. This is another sad case of a home made desolate by the dreadful epidemic which has passed over the country. Their Rock Springs friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 WILLIAM KILLIAN DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Another pioneer resident passed away last Saturday when Wm. Killian died from pneumonia at the Wyoming General hospital. The deceased was born in Elliga, Georgia, July 10, 1849, but came west when a young man and had lived through the interesting period of the building of the Union Pacific across the plains. He was an old time friend of “Buffalo Bill” Cody, having served with him at Fort McPherson, Neb., and afterward knew him at North Platte. He also knew the author Samuel Clements, better known as “Mark Twain”, in the old days when the Mississippi steamboats were at the height of their popularity. He came to Rock Springs twenty six years ago to accept employment as a butcher with John Guild and had worked in many of the city meat markets. Mr. Killian is survived by three children, two daughters, Mrs. Lula Musgrove and Mrs. Vina Bunten, and one son, Dan. Dan is at present very sick with bronchitis. He also leaves three brothers and six sisters, living in Georgia. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from Fitzpatrick and Rogan’s undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 ANOTHER DEATH AT EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Alpine Anderson, a native of Sweden, died at the emergency hospital on Friday, a victim of Spanish influenza. His body was shipped to Utah on Saturday, where some of his relatives reside. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 Mrs. Jack Soulsby received a telegram today announcing the death of her brother-in-law, A. Kenison, which occurred yesterday in California, from Flu. Mr. Kenison was the husband of Mrs. Soulsby’s sister, Irma, formerly of this city, who died a short time ago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 John Johnson, and old-time resident of this section, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Superior, from Spanish influenza. He was an employee of the Rock Springs-Superior Fuel company, and leaves a wife and four children, who have the sympathy of the entire community. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 Word has been received here that George Herford and six children are dead at their home in the Big Piney country, as a result of the epidemic of Spanish influenza. The Herford family formerly lived in Rock Springs and their old friends here regret to learn of the heavy toll that death has taken from this one household. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 AUTO ACCIDENT KILLS ONE AND INJURES ONE Quite a serious automobile accident occurred near Thayer Junction on Saturday night, in which one man was killed and one other seriously injured. Four men were celebrating the expected ending of the war and were out for a joy ride, when the automobile ran into a ditch. Mike Reperety was killed, one of his companions was injured and is now in the hospital and the other two escaped unhurt. Reperet was a native of Russia and was 26 years old. His funeral will be held from Ace’s Undertaking Parlors at five o’clock this evening. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 15, 1918 TRAIN KILLS MAN AT BITTER CREEK STATION WEDNESDAY While working along the track near Bitter Creek Station on Wednesday afternoon, a laborer by the name of Montgomery was run over by a train and almost instantly killed. Two other men were also injured. The body of Montgomery was brought to the City Undertaking Parlors here where it is awaiting instructions from relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 15, 1918 Death of the Week William Killian passed away on last Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the hospital of pneumonia. Decease came here many years ago from Georgia and was a butcher by trade. Recent years he had poor health and when he contracted pneumonia, he lasted only a short time. Deceased was 68 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lula Musgrove and Mrs. Dave Bunten. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors attended by many old time friends. John Perea passed away last Friday night of influenza from which pneumonia developed. Deceased was only about 21 years of age and had lived with his mother on the ranch until it was sold just a short time prior to her death, when they moved to town. Surviving are two sisters, Bertha and Lorinda, and one brother, Clarence, who is in the service of the country in France. Funeral services were held on Sunday morning from the City Undertaking parlors, attended by many old friends of the family. Frank Alkire passed away on last Thursday night after a lingering illness, a sufferer from dropsy and heart trouble. He had been ill over a period of several months. Surviving are his wife and six small children. Because of his long illness he was unable to work at his trade as carpenter and the family were in poor circumstances but were helped by kindly neighbors and friends. William Alkire, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Alkire, came from Laramie on Monday and packed up the household effects and shipped them. Mrs. Dan Ganiard and Mrs. Clara Peterson assisted him in getting the things packed. Two of Mrs. Alkire’s children contracted the influenza en route from this city to Laramie. Alvin Anderson, age 22 years, died last Friday night at 10 o’clock at the emergency hospital at Masonic Temple. Deceased was born in Huntsville, Utah, and came here only a few days prior to his death and had gone to the ranch of Jensen Bros., with Soren Sorensen. He contracted the influenza and was immediately brought back to the hospital. His mother was notified of his illness but the return wire stated that she recently suffered a stroke of paralysis and was unable to come. The body was prepared for burial and sent to Ogden on Saturday night, Carl Johnson Sr., having charge of the arrangements. Thomas H. Thomas, age 59 years, died on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thos. Wilde at No. 4. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas had been at Big Piney for the past three years and returned only a few days ago. Mr. Thomas had suffered for years from miner’s asthma and this had grown worse and pneumonia developed from a severe cold contracted on the trip to town. Deceased came here from Pennsylvania with his family eighteen years ago and lived here continuously until the time he went to Big Piney. Surviving are his wife and nine children, five sons and four daughters. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Gates, and was largely attended by old friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 15, 1918 Killed by Auto Accident Mike Reperet of Superior was instantly killed Saturday night when his car struck a ditch and was overturned near Thayer Junction. Reperet, with several friends, was celebrating the war victor news and was driving hurriedly to town when he struck the ditch and was thrown out of the car and his neck broken. One of the occupants of the car was badly injured and was brought to the hospital. The others escaped injury. The dead man was brought to the Ace parlors and funeral services were held on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 15, 1918 Private Alfred Miers of Superior, Wyo., who was a member of Co. E, 316th Engineers, was mentioned in the recent casualty list. His picture appeared in the Denver Post of last Saturday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 15, 1918 Mrs. Dave Cottle of Green River died on Tuesday afternoon at her home, leaving her husband and three babies. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon at the late home. The many friends will sympathize with the bereaved family. --- Green River Star, November 15, 1918 MRS. BENZ DIES FUNERAL LAST SUNDAY On last Sunday morning at about 7 o'clock, death claimed Mrs. Ben Benz, after an illness of a few days with the Spanish Influenza, and deprived a family of a beloved wife and devoted mother. The deceased was 42 years of age and had resided in Green River for over 19 years, where she is loved and honored for her motherly devotion, wifely affection, and never ceasing in her neighborly kindness, and while her passing is mourned in the community, the saddened home will miss her presence most keenly, as she leaves a broken hearted husband and six children to mourn her tender, loving guidance, and while they will no doubt be brave, and her council will lead them through life, yet that gentle hand of mother will not be with them to direct them through life's rugged pathway. The funeral was held from the home last Sunday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. W. H. Ward, and the mortal remains of this good wife, mother and neighbor tenderly laid to rest by loving hands. --- Green River Star, November 15, 1918 MRS. DAVE COTTLE LAID TO REST THURSDAY After an illness of twelve days, on last Tuesday afternoon about 2 o'clock Mrs. Dave Cottle closed her eyes to the scenes of this life to join the departed loved ones that had gone on before her in that heavenly home, where there will be no more parting or sorrow. The deceased was the wife of Dave Cottle of this city, and leaves besides the lonely husband, three small children to miss a mother's care and affection, who have the sympathy of all in their loss of wife and mother. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home, Rev. W. H. Ward conducting the service, while the beautiful hymn "Abide With Me" was sang by Messrs. Nicoll, Lee and Bovee. The remains were followed to the grave by a long line of sorrowing relatives and friends, where they were tenderly lowered into the bosom of mother earth. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and truly shows the high esteem in which this splendid young woman was held in the community. The deceased was 24 years of age, and leaves to mourn her absence from this life, husband three children, mother, two brothers and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 ANOTHER HOME BOY IS “KILLED IN ACTION” Another Rock Springs boy has made the supreme sacrifice for his country on the battle fields of France, a telegram having been received here on Tuesday, stating that John Potter was killed in action, on October 8. The message will be a heavy blow to his mother, Mrs. Anna Potter, who is now in Kemmerer, where she was called by the illness and death of her son, Dick, who was a victim of the “flu.” “Jack,” as he was best known in Rock Springs, was among the last boys to go from here, having left for American Lake, June 25th. After a short time a Camp Lewis, he was transferred to California, and later went to France, where he had been but a short time previous to his death. Since leaving California, his mother had not received any word from him except the brief message that he had arrived safely overseas and for several weeks she has been very anxious about him. No particulars, only the news that he had been killed in action, were given in the message. Besides his mother, he leaves two brothers, Herbert, Rock Springs and Tom, of Kemmerer; and four sisters, Mrs. Harry Fidget, Mrs. Fred Clark, Mrs. Alex Noble and Mrs. Joe Hickerson, all of this city. To these bereaved relatives the sympathy of the community is extended. The loss of our home boys in the closing battles of the war takes away much of the joy in the victory won, but we know that by their sacrifice they have insured the safety of their loved ones at home, and the peace of future generations. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 CHARLES BAIR "KILLED IN ACTION" SEPT. 28 Another message brining sorrow to a Rock Springs home arrived yesterday morning, when a telegram addressed to Samuel E. Blair was recieved here, stating that his son, Charles A. Blair, had been killed in action on Sept. 28th. The message caused some confusion, as there is no one by the name of Samuel E. Blair in the city, but investigation disclosed the fact that the message probably was meant for Samuel E. Bair, 120 Grant street, who had a son, Charles A., in the service. Mr. Bair took up the matter with the war department and is now convinced that the message was meant for him and that his son has given his life in the great battle in which so many Wyoming boys have participated. Mr. and Mrs. Bair had received a letter from their son only a few days ago, written on Sept. 23. In this letter he stated that he was feeling fine and enjoying life in the army. He said that he was one of the company cooks and was getting on well. From the letter they had no idea that he was to take part in the big drive. Charles Bair was among the boys who left Rock Springs on the 26th of May, 1918, going from here to Camp Lewis. From Camp Lewis he went to Camp Kearny, California, from which camp he went to France as a member of Co. E, 157th infantry, which was a part of the 40th division. He was of a cheerful, happy disposition and was without doubt a brave soldier. Beside his parents, he leaves one brother, William, who is with the United States army in France, and one sister, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, of this city. To these bereaved relatives the people of Rock Springs extend their sympathy in the great loss they have sustained. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 JAPANESE MINER IS INSTANTLY KILLED U. Aga, a Jap, was instantly killed by a fall of rock in the mine on Monday afternoon. He was 39 years of age and had a wife living in Japan. The funeral took place on Wednesday from Ace’s undertaking parlors. Services were conducted at the cemetery by the Japanese clergyman and also by the officers of the local to which he belonged. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 OLD-TIME RESIDENT DIES OF INFLUENZA Another old-time citizen of Rock Springs has fallen a victim to the epidemic of Spanish influenza, the death of Mrs. Chas. Collins, occurring Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Collins was better known as Mrs. Quinn, her marriage to Mr. Collins having occurred but a few months ago. Beside her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Dora Sawyer, and three grandchildren, who live in Stanton, Ills. She also leaves a sister and two nephews, Charles Green of this city, and John Green who is in France, and one niece, Georgianne Steel, of Goshen, Utah, beside a host of friends. Mrs. Collins was born in Plymouth, Pa., Aug. 11th, 1878, and had lived in Rock Springs for the past 18 years. The time of holding the funeral has not yet been set as they are awaiting the arrival of her daughter from Illinois. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 WELL KNOWN ITALIAN MINER DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Another death from pneumonia occurred at 12:20 this morning, when A. Signorelli passed away at this home in the Belmont addition, after a week’s illness from the disease. Mr. Signorelli was born in Burgoma, Italy, forty-three years ago, and had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past twelve years, being the proprietor of the Viaduct shoe shop. He is survived by a widow and four daughters, Lucy, Ida, Vera and Rose, who mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. The funeral will be held form his late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:15. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CHEYENNE Word has been received here of the death of Lewis Christensen, a former resident of Rock Springs, which occurred in Cheyenne on Tuesday from Spanish influenza. He is survived by his wife and one son. The funeral was held from his late residence in Cheyenne, on Wednesday. The Christensen family formerly lived in Rock Springs, where Mr. Christensen was employed as a car inspector for the Union Pacific. They left here about five years ago. The Miner expresses the sympathy of their many old friends to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 UNKNOWN MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN SHACK The body of an unknown man was found in a shack between Harris and Winton on Wednesday morning. There were no papers on him or anything which might give a clue to his identity. The body was brought to Ace’s undertaking parlors and was buried on Thursday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 SUPERIOR MINER KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK Frank Rogan was called to Superior yesterday to prepare for burial the body of Bortolo Donate, a native of Austria, 29 years of age, who was killed by a fall of rock in one of the Superior mines. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon in Superior. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 FUNERAL OF JOHN C. LEWIS WEDNESDAY P.M. The funeral of John C. Lewis took place from the family residence on M street on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. A.F. Schepp officiated. Many beautiful flowers were sent as last tributes to his memory by his old friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 RELATIVES COME TO ACCOMPANY BODY HOME Mr. and Mrs. Martin Miluvich and John Miluvich of Black Hawk, Utah, arrived in Rock Springs on Wednesday. They came to accompany the remains of R.C. McKinnon back to his home in Utah. Mr. McKinnon was the foreman of the Christensen camp at Green River and was victim of the influenza. He was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Miluvich. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 DEATH OF INFANT The death of Edward Murray, the little 5-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gallager, occurred this morning at the home on West Flat. The funeral will be held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors at 2 p.m. on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 MRS. JOHN DEMSHER DIES FROM INFLUENZA Another sad death from influenza occurred at noon today, when Mrs. John Demsher succumbed to the disease at her home on No. 1 Hill. Mrs. Demsher was a Slovenian, coming to Rock Springs about twelve years ago. She was the mother of six little children, the eldest eleven years of age and the youngest but two months, who are left to face the world without a mother’s tender care. She also leaves a husband and several brothers and sisters, and a father and mother were living in Austria when last heard from. The sympathy of their many friends is extended to these bereaved relatives. The funeral took place on Thursday at two-thirty at the North Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 FOUR DIE FROM THE “FLU” AT GREEN RIVER George Ace has been called to Green River to prepare four bodies for burial, all deaths having been due to pneumonia. The first was that of Charles Baker, an employee of what is known as the Christensen camp, where the mew potash works are being erected. He died on Friday. The second was that of James Butler, aged 61 years, a stranger whose relatives have not been located. The third was Michael Flannigan, 62 years of age, and also a stranger, who died on Saturday. The fourth death was that of Robert C. McKinnon, foreman of the Christensen camp, who died at an early hour this morning. His body will be shipped to his former home at Salt Lake City for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 ANOTHER OLD TIMER PASSES BEYOND One by one of the old timers are passing away and now very few are left. A familiar figure will be missed from our streets in the person of John C. Lewis, who died at his home on M street, at eleven o’clock on Sunday evening. “Jack” was born in Wales 46 years ago. When ten years of age he was brought to this country by his parents and located at Almy, near Evanston. Thirty hears ago he came to Rock Springs where he has since resided. He acted as s driver in the mines and eleven years ago while at work in No. 2mine he was kicked in the forehead by a mule and lost his eyesight. Notwithstanding this great affliction, Jack still remained cheerful and bravely faced the future doing his utmost to support his wife and children. Everybody knew him and everybody greeted him with a hearty “Hello, Jack,” when they met him in the streets. Jack always had a cheery greeting in return. Before his accident, Jack was an athlete of no mean ability and it must have been a great trial for so strong a man at the best of his life to face the future in darkness. Eighteen years ago he married Miss Mary Gars, of this city. His wife and five children survive him. The children are John, Joe, Albert, Louise and Annie. He has also two sisters, Mrs. James Coles of Salt Lake who arrived here on Saturday night, and Mrs. Harry Francis, of Nyssa, Oregon; and also two brothers, Arthur of Salt Lake and Nels who went to the old country at the time this country entered into the war. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended to the family and relatives in their sad bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 MEXICAN HERDER DIES FROM INFLUENZA Santiago Perales, a Mexican, 40 years of age, died at the hospital on Saturday night of influenza. Perales was employed as a sheep herder at the Gottsche ranch. The body was taken to the City Undertaking parlors, and the funeral took place on Monday afternoon from that place. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 22, 1918 The funeral of Ernest Montgomery, who was killed on the track near Bitter Creek last Wednesday, took place Tuesday afternoon from the City Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 22, 1918 Deaths of the Week Santiago Perales, a Mexican, died of influenza last Saturday night at the hospital. Perales was employed on the W.H. Gottsche ranch. Funeral services were held from the City Undertaking Parlors on Monday. “Jack” Lewis died Sunday night at his home on M St. after many days of suffering. Mr. Lewis suffered many years with asthma contracted in the coal mines. A little over ten years ago he was kicked in the had and eyes by a mine mule and his sight destroyed. At the time everything was done to restore his sight, but doctors’ skill availed nothing. Not willing to be idle, in spite of his terrible affliction he sold homemade sandwiches on the street for a long time and found all the customers he could supply. One of his sons always was with him to guide him. Left to mourn his loss are his wife and five children, four boys, John, Joe, Albert and Louis and one daughter, Annie; also two sisters, Mrs. James Coles of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Harry Francis of Nyssa, Oregon; two brothers, Arthur of Salt Lake City and Nels who is in the service. Funeral services were held on Tuesday from the home on M St., Rev. A.F. Schepp officiating at the services. Beautiful flowers were sent by old time friends of the family. The entire community sympathizes with the bereaved family in their hour of bereavement. Mrs. John Demshar died Tuesday noon at her home on No. 1 Hill of influenza. Surviving her are six little children and a husband. Funeral services were held today at the North Side Catholic church at 3 o’clock. Mrs. Ole (Quinn) Collins died at her home on North Front St. on Wednesday afternoon of pneumonia, after only a few days illness. Funeral arrangements are not made as yet, awaiting word from a daughter in the east. Deceased was forty years of age at the time of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 22, 1918 Word was received by Mrs. Thos. Lafferty that her nephew, Tom McLaughlin, and wife had died last Sunday at their home in Pocatello, Ida., about twenty-four hours apart, leaving three small children. Mr. McLaughlin was formerly a blacksmith here in Rock Springs and is well known here. The children are to be sent here and will be cared for by Mrs. Lafferty. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 November 22, 1918 Official word was received from the war department Monday evening, by Mrs. Harry Potter of this city of the death of her youngest son, John Potter, who was killed in action in France on October 5th. It will be remembered that Mrs. Potter, the mother, was called to Kemmerer a couple of weeks ago and buried her son, Richard Potter, who died of the influenza, and his wife and baby who died a week later of the same disease. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 OLD TIME RESIDENT DIES IN DENVER Mr. and Mrs. Nels Carlson have received a telegram announcing the death of Peter Laager, which occurred this morning at his home in Denver, from influenza. Mr. Laager was an old time resident of Rock Springs and has many friends here who regret to learn of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 LITTLE KEITH HUDMAN CLAIMED BY DEATH Thanksgiving Day was a very sad one to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hudman, their only little one, Keith Thomas, was gathered to his Savior’s keeping, a victim of pneumonia. For only a short two years Keith had blessed their home, when He who knoweth best and loveth best took the little one away. We sympathize with the parents. Only those who have lost a little one can know the great blank it makes in our lives when he is taken away from us. The body was taken to Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s undertaking parlors and was shipped to Ogden on Friday night for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 YOUNG MAN DIES WHILE ON VISIT A sad death occurred at the hospital last Saturday, when Alfred Sensenbach passed away, his death resulting from pneumonia. The young man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sensenbach, formerly of this city, but had lived for several year sin the Jackson’s Hole country. He came here on Nov. 14th for a little visit with his friends, when he was taken with the disease which caused his death. He was a guest at the home of Mrs. Travis when taken ill. He was a fine specimen of physical manhood, just having passed his twenty-second milestone, and his early death is a hard blow to his friends. Beside his parents, he leaves one sister, Loretta, and one brother, William, all of whom are living in Jackson’s Hole. Their Rock Springs friends extend their sincere sympathy to these relatives. The body was shipped to Victor, Idaho, for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 MAX JELOUCAN IS KILLED IN ACTION The name of another Rock Springs boy appeared on yesterday’s casualty list, that of Max Jeloucan, but as the address following his name was simply given as “Austria”, it was not at first noticed. The friends of this young man feel indignant that he was simply designated as an Austrian, when he was so truly an American and has given his life to help overthrow the tyranny of the Hapsburgs of Austria. Max was a JugoSlav and a member of their organization, although he had taken out his papers and was a full American citizen. He was 26 years old and at the time of enlisting in the services was employed in the Rock Springs mines. He was a young man of exemplary character and was highly respected by all who knew him. Having given his life for this country, we feel that surely the record should be changed to read—Max Jeloucan, American. May he have rest eternal. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 CROATIAN MINER DIES FROM “FLU” Another sad death from pneumonia, following influenza, occurred at No. 4 on Tuesday, when George B. Matlich succumbed to the disease. He was 42 years of age and leaves a wife and two little children. The whole family, including a brother-in-law, are all very ill with the flu. The deceased was a Croatian and belonged to two Croatian lodges. These lodges are taking charge of the funeral, which was held on Wednesday at 3:00 o’clock, from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors, conducted by Rev. Fr. Schiffrer. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 TWO INFANTS BURIED THURSDAY The death of Charles Joseph, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanislav Tejan, occurred at their home in Blairtown on Tuesday night, at the age of one month. The funeral was held on Thursday from the North Side Catholic church. The death of the little six weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Tolar occurred on Wednesday afternoon, at the home on East Flat. The baby was one of twin daughters and the other little one survives. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 SLOVENIAN MINER DIES FROM INFLUENZA The death of Jernej Bajar occurred on Wednesday night, resulting from influenza. The deceased was a Slovenian, 35 years of age and had no relatives in this country. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from the North Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 SUDDEN DEATH OF GEORGE V. BARNUM Rock Springs friends were shocked by the news of the sudden death of George Vernon Barnum, which occurred at eight o’clock last evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Donald Kellogg, on the West Flat. George had been employed at the Menkinney ranch south of the city, where he contracted pneumonia. He came into town for medical treatment two days ago and his condition soon became critical, his death occurring as stated. He had survived attacks of pneumonia on two previous occasions and the third attack proved to be too serious a strain on his constitution. George was the oldest son of Mrs. Anna Barnum and was born on Jan. 15th, 1890, at Smiths Fork, Wyo. The greater part of his life had been spent in Rock Springs and the surrounding country and he had a large circle of friends. Besides his mother, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Donald Kellogg and Miss Florence Barnum, of this city; Mrs. Clarence Bartlett, of Green River and Miss Mary Barnum, who is taking the nurses training in Cheyenne. He also leaves two brothers, Alfred, of this city, and Frank, with the A.E.F. in France. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from Fitzpatrick and Rogan’s undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 D.A. Reavill this week received the sad news that his nephew, David Reavill, had been killed in action in France. The young man lived in Illinois and went with the Illinois troops. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 WILL PARTON HEARS OF DEATH OF COUSIN Will Parton, of No. 4, on Monday received a telegram announcing the death of his cousin, Mrs. Maybell Ethel Graham, of Denver, who died of pneumonia resulting from influenza. The message was delayed three days in transit and came too late for him to attend the funeral. Mrs. Graham had visited at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parton, when a little girl, and is remembered by many Rock Springs people, who are sorry to learn of her death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 L.B. HOWARD LEARNS OF BROTHER’S DEATH L.B. Howard on Monday received a telegram stating that his brother, George Howard, an engineer on the Oregon Short line, was very ill with “flu.” Later another message came announcing his brother’s death. Mr. Howard was unable to go to Salt Lake, owing to the illness of his wife, a little son having arrived at his home a few hours before the message. Mr. George Howard was well known in Salt Lake City and leaves a wife and family residing there. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD The little thirteen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bolan, of Reliance, passed away last Saturday night. The funeral was held on Monday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 Another death from “flu” is reported from the hospital, Pete Gioavini dying on Sunday night. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 29, 1918 TWO MORE DEATHS FROM INFLUENZA Several more deaths resulting from influenza are reported. The first was that of Benedict Dinish, which occurred at his home at Gunn on Saturday night. The body was brought to Ace's undertaking parlors, where it is awaiting arrangements for burial. The second death was that of B. Olivero, which occurred at his home on North Front street, in this city, at 6 o'clock Sunday evening. Mr. Olivero was a shoemaker and was well known in Rock Springs. He leaves a wife and four little children. He was 38 years of age. The funeral will be held at the Fitzpatrick and Rogan undertaking parlors at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 29, 1918 Death George Barnum George Barnum died on Wednesday night between 8 and 9 o’clock, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Don Kellogg on West Flat. He had been working on a ranch in the Brown’s Park country and was taken ill with pneumonia and was brought in town on Tuesday and taken to his sister’s home. He was twenty-nine years of age and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Barnum, four sisters, Mrs. Don Kellogg and Miss Florence Barnum, of this place; Mrs. Carrie Bartlett, of Green River; Miss Mary Barnum, of Cheyenne; two brothers, Alfred and Frank, the latter being with the A. E. F. Funeral arrangements are not completed but it is thought services will be held today (Friday). --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 29, 1918 Pneumonia Victim J. Oliverio died on Sunday afternoon at 6 o’clock of pneumonia, following influenza. Surviving are his wife and four small children. Funeral services were conducted from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors on Monday afternoon. Other members of the family have been ill. Deceased was the proprietor of the Oliverio shoe shop on North Front St., and the family lived in rooms in the rear of the store. The services were conducted under the auspices of the LaMarmora Society, of which he was a member. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 29, 1918 Son Killed in Action Word was received last Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Bair, who live on the West Flat, that their son, Charles E., had been killed in action in France on Oct. 28th. Another son is in the service in France and the family are anxious for his safety. The latter has a wife and young baby. The boy who gave his life for his country was a single boy and made his home with his parents, who have the sympathy of the community in this great sacrifice. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 02 November 29, 1918 Former Resident Dies Alfred Sensenbach died at the hospital Saturday of pneumonia. The young man was here visiting friends when he was taken ill. The family of the deceased formerly lived at No. 4, and about five or six years ago they moved to Jackson’s Hole, Idaho. His parents survive and one sister, Loretta, and a brother, William. The body was prepared for burial and shipped to Victor, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 OIL WELL EMPLOYEE DIES AT HOSPITAL The death of Wm. N. Nix occurred at the hospital on Thursday afternoon from Spanish influenza. Mr. Nix was employed at the oil wells where he was taken down with the disease. He was brought to the hospital here and was thought to be recovering when a turn for the worse occurred and he died shortly after. He was 34 years of age and was a member of the Masonic and Eastern Star lodges in Florence, Ariz., where he formerly lived. His funeral will be held at the Masonic Temple at 3 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, the A.F.A.M. and the O.E.S. taking charge of the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 STORY OF ACCIDENT CAUSING FADDES DEATH A run-away occurred in Cumberland No. 1 mine at 10:30 a.m. last Saturday which resulted in the instant death of Mr. John M. Faddies, the superintendent of the Cumberland mine, says the Kemmerer Camera. The trip consisted of six empty cars and was in charge of rope-ride Charles Hunter. There were a number of pieces of heavy timber on the first three cars, and Mr. Faddies was riding on the fourth car. In some manner which no one seems to thoroughly understand, some of the timbers were knocked off and fell between the third and fourth cars, knocking the coupling pin out of place, releasing the three rear cars, and allowing them to run down the slope a distance of about five hundred feet, where they ran into a mine [line missing]. The collision with the pump released the swinging door at the end of the car which Mr. Faddies was in, causing the door to strike him on the head with such force as to cause instant death. Several mine employees rushed to the scene of the accident at once and found that the death of Mr. Faddies had been instantaneous. The body was brought to the surface and soon after was turned over to the undertaker. He was recognized as one of the best coal mining men in this section of the country. He was a man of very strong personality and was universally respected and esteemed by his employees and all who knew him. Mr. Faddies is survived by his wife and six children, all of whom are grown. The children are Robert Faddies, of Cumberland; and David Faddies of Rock Springs; Mrs. Essie Keller of Manti, Utah. The youngest of the children is Miss Velma Faddies, who is teaching school at Cumberland. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 NEGRO SHOT AND KILLED AT CHURCH BUTTES, WYO. George Smith (colored), aged about 35 years and single, was shot and killed last Sunday afternoon at Church Buttes, Wyo., by Henry Simmons (also colored), who had quarreled with the former over money, and claims to have acted in self defense. He was placed in the county jail on Monday by officers W.S. Twombly and Bert Eastman. The eye-witnesses (all colored) testified at the hearing in the coroner’s court.—Evanston Times. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 UNKNOWN MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM On Friday night a man stepped off the train here and engaged a room in White’s rooming house. About two hours afterward he was found dead. A doctor was summoned and he certified that death was caused by heart failure. Letters in the man’s possession showed that his name was E.G. Cunningham, and that he came from Nebraska. Beyond this nothing else is known. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 YOUNG MAN DIES FROM PNEUMONIA The sad death of Aaron William Savela, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Savela, occurred last Saturday, from pneumonia following flu. He was only sick for a week and his death was a great shock to his family. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Mrs. R.M. Peterson and Mamie Savela, and two brothers, Elmer and Robert. His funeral was held from Ace’s undertaking parlors on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 ERNEST LENZI DIES AT GUNN Ernest Lenzi, a miner employed at Gunn, died on Thursday morning from pneumonia. Deceased was 48 years of age and has a brother living in Superior. He had in his possession a card from McKinley lodge K. of P., Irvona, Pa. The funeral took place from Ace’s Undertaking Parlors on Sunday, the local K. of P. lodge taking charge of the ceremony. Gunn local U.M.W. of A., of which deceased was a member, took part in the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 MORE DEATHS FROM SPANISH INFLUENZA The death of Mrs. Isaac Ranglia occurred at her home on the East Flat at 5:30 on Sunday evening from Spanish influenza. She leaves a husband and two little children. The funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick and Rogan undertaking parlors on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral of Myrtle Brady, colored, who died at Green River on Saturday, occurred from Ace’ undertaking parlors on Sunday afternoon. She was 25 years of age. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 FLU CLAIMS TWO VICTIMS AT SUPERIOR THIS WEEK Frank Rogan was called to Superior on Thursday to prepare two bodies for burial, both deaths resulting from flu. One was that of George Rainerir, an Italian. His body was shipped to Salt Lake City for burial and was accompanied by two of his brothers, who had been summoned from Bingham, Utah. The other was that of A. Kushi. Kushi was quite a noted Japanese acrobat and had at one time traveled on the Pantages circuit. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 OTTON NELSON DIES AT ELKO, NEVADA Word was received here on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. H. Theusen that her brother, Otto Nelson of Elko, Nev., had died of pneumonia that morning. Otto was well known here, as he spent his boyhood days in this vicinity. He left here fifteen years ago for Elko, Nev., where he has since made his home. The telegram also stated that his wife was very low with pneumonia. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 J.H. WALKER DIES FROM INFLUENZA The death of J.H. Walker, of Gunn, occurred at the hospital yesterday, resulting from influenza. The body was taken to Fitzpatrick and Rogan’s undertaking parlors, where it was prepared for shipment to his former home in Milford, Mo., for burial. His father and one brother accompanied the body. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 GRANDFATHER OF CHAS. BAIR IS KILLED S.E. Bair has received a message announcing the death of his father-in-law, Anton Beaver, who met his death by a fall from a wagon. Mr. Beaver resided in Indiana, was a veteran of the Civil War and was 72 years old. He was the grandfather of Charles A. Bair, who was killed in action on September 28th. The old gentleman was very fond of his grandson and had not received the sad news of his fate at the time of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 CARPENTER DIES FROM PNEUMONIA The death of George Bean occurred at the hospital on Thursday, after a brief illness from pneumonia. Deceased was a carpenter and member of Carpenter’s Local No. 1620. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 POINT OF ROCKS MINER BURIED The funeral of Ben Erecl, an Austrian miner, whose death occurred at Pt. of Rocks last Wednesday, was held from the City Undertaking Parlors at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 ANOTHER GOLD STAR ON ROCK SPRINGS FLAG Wednesday’s casualty list contains the name of another Rock Springs boy, Otto C. Jensen, who is reported to have died from wounds. This is the first news that his friends in this section have received in some time and all were sorry to hear of his death. Otto C. Jensen was a native of Denmark, a blacksmith by trade, and was employed in Rock Springs off and on, for the past ten years. While he was drafted from Lincoln county, he was working at Megeath at the time he left for Camp Lewis. He is remembered about town as “the Dane with the light, curly hair,” which seems to have been his distinguishing mark to all who recall him. So far as we are able to learn he has no relatives living here at the present time. His friends all agree that without doubt he was a brave soldier and gave a good account of himself in the battle in which he received his injuries. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 06, 1918 LITTLE CHILD DIES AT SUPERIOR The funeral of the little eighteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bozo Knezovich, of Superior, was held from the North Side Catholic church on Tuesday, the parents and friends accompanying the body here for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 06, 1918 J.M. FADDIS KILLED J.M. Faddis of Cumberland, well known in Rock Springs, was killed in the mine last Friday by a runaway trip. Funeral services were held at Coalville, Utah, on Tuesday. Surviving are his wife and six children. Deceased was a member of Rock Springs Elks lodge and a number of members of the lodge attended the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 06, 1918 Deaths of Week Peter Pillgilia of Lion died Sunday morning of influenza after a short illness. A wife and three children survive. Ernest Lenzi died at Gunn on Thursday of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Ace Undertaking parlors on Sunday, the K. of P. lodge having charge, and the U.M.W. of A., Gunn Local, assisting. Mrs. Isaac Ranta passed away last Sunday evening at 5:30 at her home on M St. from influenza. She leaves a husband and two small children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors. Aaron Savala, the sixteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Savala, who lived on West Flat, passed away last Saturday from the Spanish influenza. The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Ace parlors. James H. Walker, age 29 years, died at the hospital on Wednesday night from “flu.” The body was prepared for burial by the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors and shipped to Milford, Missouri. The remains were accompanied by the father and brother of the deceased. Gorgio Raini, Italian, died at Superior Tuesday of influenza. The body was prepared for burial and shipped by Fitzpatrick & Rogan to Salt Lake City, accompanied by two brothers of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 06, 1918 Miss Leonard, known to her many friends here as “Pat,” died last week of influenza after volunteering to assist in the care of the patients. We do not know where her home was. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 03 December 06, 1918 The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hudman died on Thursday of pneumonia at the home of its parents. The body was prepared for burial and taken by the parents to Ogden for interment. Funeral services were held in that city. The little boy was two years of age and will be sadly missed by its devoted parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 MURDER AND LYNCHING AT GREEN RIVER TUESDAY Between nine and ten o’clock on Tuesday morning a murder and lynching occurred in Green River, in which Ed Miller was shot and almost instantly killed and a negro, by the name of Woodson, was lynched for the murder of Miller. According to report, Woodson was in the Union Pacific restaurant at the station in Green River and demanded certain articles of food which the restaurant was unable to furnish. When told by the waitress that his order could not be furnished, be became abusive and insulting. Switchmen Ed Miller and E.J. Curtis were in the restaurant and they attempted to quiet the negro but were unable to do so until they had ejected him from the restaurant. Miller and Curtis remained in the restaurant for about 30 minutes, and when they had finished their meal departed through the door between the restaurant and waiting room. Almost as soon as they reached the passage way between the restaurant and waiting room, they were met by Woodson. The latter walked up to within a few feet of the two switchmen, pulled out a large caliber revolver and shot Miller just above the heart, he then attempted to shoot Curtis but only succeeded in wounding him in the wrist. After the shooting Woodson attempted to make his getaway, but he was soon located and taken in charge by the railroad officers. He was taken to the county jail in Green River, but before he could be properly placed in a cell in the jail, a crowd of several hundred persons appeared and demanded that Woodson be turned over to them. While the wrangle for Woodson was going on, the sheriff succeeded in getting the negro down into the coal cellar where he was covered with coal. Several talks were made by persons present to dissuade the crowd from taking the law into their own hands, but without avail. A promise was made that as court was in session the trial of Woodson could take place immediately, but evidently this talk did not carry much weight, as the search was continued for Woodson and when he was found, a rope was thrown over his head and he was marched to the scene of the murder. Upon arriving at the Union Pacific station the rope was thrown over a telegraph pole and the negro drawn up. The coroner was notified and shortly after noon the body was cut down and brought to this city, where it was prepared for burial. Curtis was brought to the hospital in this city for treatment, but his wounds were not of a serious nature. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 JOE YUGOVICH DIES FROM INFLUENZA Another sad death from pneumonia, following influenza, occurred when Joe Yugovich succumbed to the disease at his home on No. 1 Hill. Mr. Yugovich was a Slovenian, 25 years of age, and was a most estimable young man, being highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three little children, all very ill from the same disease, which has desolated so many homes. He also leaves a father and two brothers. One brother, Lawrence, is a resident of Hudson, and the other, John, resides in New York. He was a member of several societies, including the St. Aloysius J.S.K.J., and of the Eagles, and threes orders will have charge of the funeral which occurred at 3 o’clock this [sic] on Monday, conducted by the Rev. Fr. Schiffrer. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 BEN MOSER DIES AT SUPERIOR FROM “FLU” Another sad death to occur at Superior as the result of the influenza epidemic was that of Ben Moser, which occurred Tuesday afternoon. He was well known throughout Rock Springs and the adjacent camps and had many friends who regret to learn of his death. He was 27 years of age and is survived by a widow. His funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick and Rogan undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon, under the auspices of the Red Men, of which order he was a valued member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 FATHER AND DAUGHTER VICTIMS OF EPIDEMIC John Powell died at Superior on Tuesday evening and was buried there on Thursday. His little child, Clara, 8 years of age, died the day her father was buried. Both were victims of influenza. It is with sincere regret that we make this announcement. Jack was well known in this city and had a wide circle of friends. Twenty-eight years ago Jack was born in Carbon, a small town in Carbon county, which has now ceased to exist. When nine years of age he came to Rock Springs and has resided here, or in this district, ever since. The past year had been an unfortunate one for Jack and his family. Four months ago his baby died and two months later he, while at work, inadvertently touched a live wire and had to be taken to the hospital. His little boy, Jack, his daughter, Elvira, and his wife are very ill with influenza. And now we have to record his own death. Besides his own family Jack is survived by his father and five brothers—William and Griffiths of this city, another one in Pennsylvania, and George and Obiah, who are somewhere in France. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 ANOTHER SLOVENIAN DIES FROM INFLUENZA The Slovenians of Rock Springs are mourning the loss of another of their people in the death of John Karlin, who passed away on Wednesday night at his home at No. 4 from Spanish influenza. His wife and three little children are all very ill with the disease. He was about thirty-three years of age and was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. Mr. Karlin belonged to several Slovenian societies, and the funeral was held under their auspices this afternoon, the Rev. Fr. Anton Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 ADAM BROOKS IS LAID TO REST The funeral of Adam Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brooks, who died on Tuesday of pneumonia, took place Monday afternoon from the home on 1st St. The casket was covered by many beautiful floral offerings—last tributes of affection from his many friends. The Rev. T.P. Jenkins officiated. Adam had been suffering for some time from influenza, but the case was not considered serious. On the Wednesday previous to his death he was able to take a short walk but the following day had again to return to his bed. The disease turned into pneumonia and his death occurred on Tuesday. Adam assisted his father at the ranch but had come to the city for the winter and accepted a position with J.P. McDermott only a short time before he took sick. He was 19 years of age, of a bright and cheerful disposition and a general favorite with all who knew him. He is survived by his father and mother, six sisters, Christina, who is attended school at Greeley, Colo.; Ida, Margaret, Josephine, Hazel and Mrs. John Dixon, all of this city, and one brother seven years of age. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 OLD-TIME RESIDENT DIES FROM INFLUENZA The death of Mrs. Thos. Kiddie, of Superior, an old-time resident of this county, occurred on Friday from influenza. Mrs. Kiddie was born in England 58 years ago and had lived in Wyoming for the past 30 years. She leaves four daughters and two sons. The sons are Thomas and George Lindsay, both of whom are serving their country with the A.E.F. in France. The daughters are Mrs. Dinah Hicks, of Superior, and Mrs. Pete McMahan, Mrs. Maggie Nokes and Mrs. Isablia Davis, of Rock Springs. Mrs. Nokes and children are just recovering from the flu, and Mrs. Davis is at present very ill with the disease. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Kiddie was held at Superior on Monday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was made in the Superior cemetery. The services were held at the grave and were under the auspices of the L.D.S., with which church Mrs. Kiddie was affiliated. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 ED. MILLER’S BODY SHIPPED TO MISSOURI The body of Ed Miller, the railroad man who was murdered by the negro on Tuesday, was taken from Ace’s undertaking parlors to Green River yesterday morning, when the funeral was held yesterday afternoon. The remains were then shipped to his former home in South Greenfield, Mo., for burial. It is said that Miller was to have been married to a young lady from his home town early in the coming year. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 MRS. ESTHER MULLEN DIES AT SUPERIOR Amongst the many sad deaths from influenza which have occurred at Superior during this winter is that of Mrs. Esther Mullen. Mrs. Mullen passed away at an early hour on Monday morning. She had only been ill a short time and the news of her death came as a shock to her friends and relatives. What makes the death of Mrs. Mullen especially sad is that her two daughters died only a few months ago and her nephew is now lying desperately ill. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, and she was laid to rest beside her loved ones in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 MANY MORE DEATHS OCCUR AT SUPERIOR One of the deaths which occurred last Friday was that of Charlie Valleto. He leaves a wife and four little children. His body was brought to Rock Springs, where the funeral was held on Sunday. Another victim was Tony Massera. He was unmarried and leaves no relations here, a brother having died a few months ago from tick bite. His body was also brought here for burial. The third to die was Harry Plagman. He was unmarried and has a brother in Montana, and his remains will probably be shipped to Montana for burial. The death of John Bonini occurred on Sunday at Superior from influenza. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday from Fitzpatrick & Hogan's undertaking parlors. He was a man highly respected by his countrymen. Herman Frick passed away on Monday at Superior, his death resulting from pneumonia following flu. The funeral was held at Superior on Monday evening at 6 o'clock. Peter Ward was another victim of influenza at Superior on Monday. Arrangements are being made to ship his body to his former home at Colorado Springs for burial. Joe Endrighi was another miner who succumbed to the epidemic at Superior. Deceased was 32 years of age and was a native of Austria. The funeral was held on Monday from the City undertaking parlors, Father Walsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 13, 1918 L. Rector and children were called to Salt Lake city by the death of their son and brother, whose death occurred in that city from influenza. Mrs. Rector has been with the boy during his illness and was present when his death occurred. Their Rock Springs friends extend sympathy to the family in their loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1918 Negro Kills One Man And Wounds Another—Is Lynched On Tuesday at Green River the town was thrown into a great deal of excitement over a shooting affray and the hanging of a negro. It is claimed the trouble started in the lunch room at the depot when the colored porter named Woodson insulted one of the waitresses. She hit him over the head with a salt cellar. Just at this time Ed. Miller, and E.J. Curtis, switchmen, stepped in to quiet the trouble. The man was led out of the room and there was no thought of trouble. When the men came out of the lunch room the colored man was waiting beside the door and he shot Miller and killed him and then shot Curtis, but only broke his arm, we understand. He was promptly arrested by Matt McCourt and put into the county jail. The crowd has become greatly indignated by this dime and went to the jail where they demanded the culprit. After searching for some time they found him in the coal cellar and he was taken out and hanged to the telegraph pole. The coroner went down and his body was taken down and an inquest held. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1918 Deaths of the Week J.H. Walker died at the hospital on Thursday from influenza. The body was prepared for burial at Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s parlors and shipped to Milford, Mo., accompanied by the father and brother. Deceased has been employed at Gunn. George Bean died at the hospital on Thursday from pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Deceased formerly belonged to the Carpenter’s Local but had allowed his dues to lapse in September. Nothing is known of his relatives and he was buried from Ace’s parlors by the county. Wm. N. Nix died at the hospital on Thursday at about 1 o’clock from pneumonia following the influenza. Deceased was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star at Florence, Colo., and he requested just prior to his death that his body be sent to that place for burial. The body was prepared for burial and funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple on Monday afternoon under the auspices of the two orders and the body shipped to his home in Florence, Colo. John Bonini died at Superior on Sunday, another victim of influenza. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon at the parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan. Peter Ward died at Superior on Monday, a victim of the influenza. His body was shipped to Colorado Springs for burial. Joe Edright died at Superior of influenza on Sunday. Funeral services ere held from the City Undertaking parlors on Tuesday afternoon. Chas. Valleto of Superior died on last Friday of influenza. The body was brought in by Mr. Rogan and services held at his parlors on Saturday. Surviving are the wife and four children who have the sympathy of their many friends. Tony Massera was another victim of influenza, death having occurred on Saturday at Superior. Funeral services were held from Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s parlors on Saturday. Deceased was unmarried. Harry Plagman died of influenza at Superior on Saturday and the body was prepared for burial and was shipped to Montana Thursday, accompanied by a brother of the deceased. Mr. and Mrs. L. Rector have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their son who died at Salt Lake the first of the week, death being caused by leakage of the heart. Mrs. Thos. Kiddie died at Superior on Friday last of influenza. The body was prepared for burial and services were held at Superior under the auspices of the L.D.S. Church on Monday afternoon. Deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. D. Hicks of Superior, Mrs. Pete McMahan, Mrs. Maggie Nokes and Mrs. Isabella Davis of Rock Springs; two sons, George and Thomas Lindsay, both of whom are with the A.E.F. in France. Adam Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brooks, eighteen years of age was a victim of influenza, his death occurring at 1 o’clock on Tuesday. Funeral services were held from the home on First Street on Thursday afternoon, attended by a large number of friends. The family have the sympathy of the community in the loss of this young son. Mrs. Ester Mullen died at Superior on Sunday of the influenza. Funeral services were held in Rock Springs at the home of Mrs. Robt. Francis on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, attended by a large circle of friends. Influenza claimed another victim at Superior Tuesday afternoon in the person of Ben Moser. The body was brought in from Superior and funeral services were held at Fitzpatrick & Rogan’s parlors on Friday afternoon, under the auspices of the Redmen lodge, of which he was a member. The death of Joe Yukovich occurred last Saturday night at his home on No. 1 Hill. He leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his loss, besides his father and two brothers. The wife and children are reported to be ill with the disease. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Father Schiffrer. Word has been received that Wm. Rife, of Boise, Idaho, had passed away at that place on Tuesday last, at the age of 78 years. Mr. Rife was a pioneer of Rock Springs, having lived on a ranch fifty miles south for a great many years. He recently sold his ranch and last winter moved to Boise, Idaho. The body will be brought here for burial. Jack Powell died at Superior on Tuesday at 11 o’clock of influenza and funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. A daughter of the deceased died of the disease last night at 11 o’clock. The mother and another child are ill and the mother is considered to be in a serious condition. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 04 December 13, 1918 Wolf Cohen received word Monday that his sister had died in Denver, leaving five small children. --- Kemmerer Republican, December 13, 1918 FORD BUSSART Ford Bussart, aged 38 years, electrician for the Kemmerer Coal company, is another victim of Spanish influenza at Frontier, being the third victim since the epidemic started nine weeks ago. He passed away on Monday morning at 4:20 o'clock. Mr. Bussart with his family had resided at Frontier for the past four years. He was a native of Delphos, Ohio, and is survived by his widow and four small children, his wife being a sister of Mrs. J. F. Fitzpatrick of Kemmerer. Deceased had been ill for a week prior to his death. Prior to that time he had been suffering from a severe cold, but gave it little heed. He suddenly took a turn for the worse and was confined to his room, but before the house was quarantined for influenza a number of neighbors had visited the house, which is believed responsible for the spread of the disease in Frontier. Funeral services under the auspices of the local K. of P. lodge were held Wednesday at the Fitzpatrick undertaking parlors and interment was made in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 ANOTHER HOME BOY DIES IN FRANCE The name of another Rock Springs boy appeared on last Friday’s casualty list as dead from wounds, that of Alma Lewis, but as the address was given as Victor, Colo., it was not at first realized that it referred to a Rock Springs boy. His wife had only recently returned to Rock Springs, after spending some time with her sister in Victor, which was the cause of the address being given as Victor, Colo. His relatives had received no notification of his death until they read the name in last night’s Miner, and it was a great shock to them, as can well be imagined. Alma was born in Wales but came to this country with his parents when but two years of age and had grown up in Rock Springs, where he was well known and had many friends. He left here with the last contingent, leaving last June, going first to Camp Lewis, afterward to Camp Kerny, Cal., and from there to France. He was a friend of Otto Jensen, who was recently reported as dead from wounds. They left here at the same time and probably met their fate together on the same battle field. The last news of him was a postcard received by his sister, Mrs. Williams, which was written on Oct. 26. He had been through one battle and had been in a rest camp but was expecting to be ordered back to the front. He was a member of Co. E, 305th Infantry. He was married in Denver on June 1st, 1917, to Miss Alice Boland, of Victor, Colo., by whom he is survived. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Charles Williams, of this city, and Robert, of Pueblo, Colo. His mother died about 12 years ago, but his father is living at Bennett, Utah. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 SUPERIOR MINER DIES FROM INJURIES The death of Emilio Zandra, occurred at Superior on Tuesday, as the result of injuries sustained by an accident in D mine. He leaves a wife and two little children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 JOHN BITANGO WAS BURIED WEDNESDAY The funeral of John Bitango was held from the City Undertaking parlors on Wednesday. Bitango was a resident of Superior, was 33 years old and unmarried. His death occurred last Sunday, but the funeral was set for Wednesday, awaiting the arrival of his brother from Chicago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 FATAL ACCIDENT OCCURS TUESDAY IN NO. 4 MINE A fatal accident occurred in No. 4 mine Tuesday afternoon, the victim being Kasto Peranovich. The unfortunate man was caught by a fall of rock and was so badly injured that he died in his partners arms, a few minutes after the accident. Peranovich was a Serb and was thirty years of age. He leaves a wife and three little children in his native country. He belonged to several Serbian societies, who will have charge of his funeral. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 LUKE FOSTER DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Another old-time resident completed life’s journey yesterday, when the death of Luke Foster occurred at five minutes before six, last evening. Mr. Foster had been a sufferer from heart trouble and dropsy for several years and for the past ten months there had been little hopes of his recovery. The deceased was born in England, May 27, 1853, and he had been a resident of Rock Springs for 32 years. He leaves a wife and five children, three sons and two daughters. The sons are Thomas and John Foster, of Rock Springs, and George, of Shoshoni, and the daughters are Mrs. Frances Curran and Miss Lydia Foster, of this city. The funeral will be held from his late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 “UNCLE BILLY” RIFE BURIED ON SUNDAY WITH MILITARY HONORS The remains of the late William Rife arrived in Rock Springs on Saturday evening and the funeral was held from McNulty’s undertaking parlors on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. T.P. Jenkins officiating. “Uncle Billy” Rife, as he was affectionately known to the people of this community, was one of the pioneer residents of this county, he and his brother, the late Ed. H. Rife, being among the first to settle on ranches south of Rock Springs. Mr. Rife was a veteran of the Civil War, having been in the Battle of Gettysburg. In honor of this service he was buried with all military honors, the returning soldiers assisting in making the service a most impressive one. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 BAD NEWS COMES TO FORMER RESIDENT The friends of Mrs. Ralph Meyer, of Los Angeles, will learn with regret of the trouble that has befallen her. Mrs. Meyer will be remembers as Mrs. Sampson, formerly employed at the Stockgrowers. After leaving Rock Springs she was married to Mr. Ralph Meyer, of Los Angeles, who afterward enlisted in the Canadian aviation service. On Nov. 11th Mrs. Myer received word that her husband had been killed in action on Nov. 8th. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 THIRD DEATH IN POWELL FAMILY Another death occurred in the Powell family, at Superior, Friday, when Katherine, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Obe Powell, died of flu. The father is in France, which makes the blow doubly hard for the young mother. Mrs. Jack Powell and the little boy were reported as recovering. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 BABY GIRL DIES FROM PNEUMONIA The little eighteen moths’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ves Caldwell, of Lone Tree, died on Tuesday at the Wyoming General hospital, where she had been brought for treatment for pneumonia, following influenza. Her body was shipped to Soda Springs, Idaho, for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 ELIZABETH O’DONNELL DIES IN BOISE, IDAHO Mrs. Wm. Erbst at noon on Monday received a telegram from Boise, Idaho, announcing the death of her sister, Elizabeth, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Donnell. Mr. and Mrs. O’Donnell were among the pioneer residents of Rock Springs, leaving here about ten years ago to locate at Boise. Elizabeth was born in this city on May 21, 1897, and her childhood was spent here. For the past four years her health has been very poor, due to heart trouble and dropsy, and her death was the result of these ailments. Besides her parents, she leaves one brother, John, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Givens and Miss Mary O’Donnell, of Boise, and Mrs. Rose Erbst, of this city. To these relatives the sympathy of their old friends in Rock Springs is extended. The funeral took place in Boise on Wednesday morning. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 Fred Hensley, an employee of the Union Pacific railroad, died at the hospital on Monday morning of influenza. He was 25 years of age. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick and Rogan where it was prepared for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our grateful thanks to neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy in the death of our father and grandfather, George Hislop. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT FRANCIS AND FAMILY. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 The funeral of Fabian Katola was held from the City Undertaking parlors at 2:30 on Thursday afternoon. His death occurred at the Wyoming General hospital on Tuesday from an attack of flu. He was born in Finland 36 years ago and was unmarried. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 20, 1918 EDWARD BOWKER IS LAID TO REST The funeral of the late Edward Bowker was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Ward, on J street, at 2 o’clock on Thursday and was attended by many of the old-time resident of Rock Springs. Mr. Bowker was a native of England and was born in that country 79 years ago. He was married when only 18 years of age and he and his estimable wife had traveled side by side on life’s journey for 61 years. For the past 25 years they had lived in Rock Springs, Mr. Bowker having been employed for 16 years in the famous old No. 1 mine of the Union Pacific Coal company. Seven daughters and one son survive their father. Four daughters live in Portland, Ore., one in California, one daughter and one son in England and one daughter, Mrs. Ward, in this city. The sympathy of the old friends in this community is extended to Mrs. Bowker in the loss of her lifelong companion. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1918 Edward Bowker Passed Away Edward Bowker died on Monday at the hospital of complications attendant upon old age. Deceased was 79 years old. With his wife he came to this country from England in 1893, locating first at Cheyenne and later coming to Rock Springs where he worked for man years in No. 1 mine. A few years ago he located at Portland, Oregon, and two years ago he and his wife returned to Rock Springs to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Jas. Ward. Deceased became ill and was taken to the hospital where he was ill only a short time. He ate his dinner at noon and died just a few minutes later, quite unexpectedly. The old couple have been married for 65 years and the first time they were ever separated was when he was taken to the hospital. Surviving are the widow, who is very ill, one son, Edward, living in England, six daughters, Mrs. Robt. Hamer, Ridley, Calif., Mrs. Anna Medill, Mrs. Herbert Crofts, Mrs. L.C. Ballah, all of Portland, Mrs. Ellen Sims, living in England, and Mrs. Jas. Ward of this city. Funeral services were held from the home of Mrs. Jas. Ward, 145 J St., Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A.F. Schepp officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1918 Death of Miss Elizabeth O’Donnell at Boise Word was received on Monday of the death of Miss Elizabeth O’Donnell at the home of her parents in Boise, Idaho. Deceased was a Rock Springs girl, having been born and raised in this city. She was 21 years of age at the time of her death and was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O’Donnell. The funeral was held Wednesday at Boise, Mr. and Mrs. Erbst, the latter a sister of deceased, attending the services. The news of the death of this young lady was a shock to her many friends here and the family have the sympathy of the community. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1918 Word was received by Mrs. Al Lewis, that her husband had died of wounds in battle in France. The wire was sent to Victor, Colorado, first and the news was received later by Mrs. Lewis. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. V. Caldwell of Lone Tree, Wyo., came into town a few days ago with their little baby who was very ill. The little thing was taken to the hospital suffering with pneumonia. Death came Tuesday afternoon. The child was only eighteen months old. The body was taken to Soda Springs for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Stenacker brought them in from the country. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 05 December 20, 1918 George Hislip of Superior passed away on Friday after an attack of influenza, followed by pneumonia. The body was brought in from Superior and the funeral services were held from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Robt. Francis. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 ROBERT STODDARD DIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY Another of the old-time residents of Rock Springs passed away on Christmas day, when the death of Robert Stoddard occurred at the home of his son, John Stoddard, from dropsy. The deceased was born in Scotland, fifty-three years ago, but for the past thirty-seven years, he has lived in Rock Springs, coming here directly from his home in the old country. He had seen Rock Springs grow from a mere handful of houses to a prosperous city and had witnessed the great mining development of this region. Something over a year ago Mrs. Stoddard passed away after a long illness, through which she was tenderly cared for by her husband, and since her death his health has failed rapidly. He leaves three children, one son, John and two daughters, Anna and Mrs. Verne Shrum. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. David Flockhart, of Greenwood Springs, Colo. The funeral was held at 2:30 o’clock on Friday at the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 ANOTHER VICTIM OF FLU AT SUPERIOR The death of Frank Koshak, a Slovenian miner, occurred on Christmas Day at his home in Superior, resulting from influenza. He was 28 years of age and unmarried and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves three sisters, Mrs. Anton Paukovich, of Reliance, and Mrs. F. Achur and Mrs. M. Selka, residing in New York. The funeral services will take place on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Fr. Shiffrer conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 SECOND CHILD OF FAMILY DIES FROM FLU The body of Roscoe Caldwell, aged 9 years, was brought to Rock Springs from Lone Tree, where his death occurred. The boy was a brother of the little eighteen-months-old child who died a few days ago. The body was prepared for burial at the City Undertaking parlors and was shipped to Soda Springs, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 FOUR MORE DEATHS FROM INFLUENZA George Liakos, a Greek, 17 years of age, died at the hospital on Christmas eve, of pneumonia, following influenza. The body was shipped to Rawlins on Wednesday evening, where the funeral will take place. His father and brother accompanied the remains. Joichi Sora, a Jap, 35 years of age, died at the hospital on Tuesday evening of pneumonia. The body was shipped to Ogden on Wednesday, where the funeral will take place. His wife and brother accompanied the remains. Ida Genetta, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Genetti of Superior, died on Tuesday evening at the family residence of influenza. The body was brought to Rock Springs for interment. John Lewski, a Russian, 27 years of age, died at the hospital on Christmas morning of influenza. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan. Efforts are being made to trace any relatives he may have in this country. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 ANOTHER VICTIM OF FLU EPIDEMIC The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kinski of Superior, was held on Saturday at the City Undertaking Parlors. Mrs. Kinski was another victim of the epidemic, her death occurring at the hospital on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 KATHARINE KNIGHT DIES AT GOODING, IDA. Word has been received here of the death of Katharine, the little 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Knight, which occurred at their home in Gooding, Idaho, at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Her death was caused by blood poisoning from a ruptured appendix. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Love, of this city, and had frequently visited here, where she was a great favorite. The Rock Springs friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents in their loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Robertson, of Lion, passed away on Thursday, after brightening their home for one day. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 27, 1918 J.F. McNulty was called to Green River Sunday to embalm the body of W.E. McFadden, who died of pneumonia. The remains were shipped to Kemmerer, where the funeral will be held on Tuesday. The deceased was a native of New York and was fifty-five years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 December 27, 1918 Death of Robt. Stoddard Robt. Stoddard passed away on Wednesday morning at the home of his son John Stoddard at 227 C St., death being caused by dropsy and heart trouble from which he had been a patient sufferer for the past year. Deceased came to this country more than fifty years ago and had been a resident of this town for more than thirty years. His wife preceded him to the great beyond about a year and a half ago. Deceased is survived by one son, John and two daughters, Mrs. Vern Shrum of Winton and Miss Anna Stoddard; one sister, Mrs. David Flockheart, of Glenwood Springs, Colo. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Jenkins officiating. The services were largely attended by friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 December 27, 1918 Brother Dies in Penn. Mrs. D. Powell of this city has received the following clipping from the home paper regarding the death of her brother at Parson, Pennsylvania, a couple of weeks ago: “Pneumonia claimed another well known and active resident of Parsons yesterday when Evan Fulton, well known throughout Wyoming Valley as a mine foreman, passed away at his home on Miner Road, Parsons, yesterday morning at 3 o’clock. Mr. Fulton was born in Wales and came to this country with his parents when only an infant. He spent his early life in this valley at Edwardsville, where he was well known and highly esteemed. He later moved to Kingston and resided there until about a week ago when he moved to Parsons. He was employed at the Woodward colliery of the D.L. & W. Coal Co., for which company he worked hard and patiently until he rose in rank from the lowest position to one of much responsibility. He was a member of the Welsh Baptist Church of Edwardsville and is survived by his widow and two sisters, Mrs. D. Powell and Mrs. Williams, both of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Mrs. Benjamin Roberts, Idaho, and a brother, David Fulton of Greensburg.” --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 December 27, 1918 Deaths of the Week George Liskos, a Greek, seventeen years old, died on Tuesday at the hospital of influenza. The body was shipped to Rawlins for burial accompanied by the father and brother of the deceased. Joichi Sora, Japanese, 35 years of age, died at the hospital Tuesday of pneumonia, following influenza. The brother of the deceased and wife took the body to Ogden for interment. Ada Gennetti, six years old, died at Superior of influenza on Tuesday. The body will be brought here for burial. Another child in the family is not expected to live. John Luski, a Russian, died of influenza Wednesday at the hospital. Efforts are being made to located relatives before funeral arrangements will be made. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 06 December 27, 1918 Mrs. Mary Kinski of Superior, a victim of the “flu”, was buried from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors on Monday morning. ---