Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1924 GILMER'S SON DIED IN UTAH Sudden Death of Child of Former Local Residents Last Saturday it became known that little Jesse Edward Gilmer Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Gilmer, former residents of Rock Springs, had passed away that morning at the home of his parents in Salt Lake City, death being due to heart trouble. On Friday morning the little fellow became ill and it was at once apparent that his sickness was of a serious nature which continued until his death on the following morning. On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer and two little daughters, together with Mrs. Ralph Harns of this city, accompanied the body to Rock Springs where it rested until Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gilmer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Lee, Wardell Court. Jesse Edward was 5 years and 4 months of age, and was born in Cheyenne. When but 5 months old he came with his parents to Rock Springs where he grew from babyhood into boyhood, leaving last September when Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer moved to Salt Lake City to reside. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the W.K. Lee home in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Emmet Abrahams of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Little Jesse Edward's four uncles served as pallbearers, William R. Lee of Cheyenne, Norton and James Lee and Ralph Harns of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1924 Body of Missing Man Found in the Snow The body of Mikolaj Pustovech, Reliance miner, missing from his bachelor apartments since New Year night, was found this morning by his brother, William, a short distance from his shack. The unfortunate man is said to have been in poor health for several weeks and the reson for his attempt to leave his living quarters, presumably in a storm, will no doubt remain unsolved. Late last evening the brother was notified by friends of the man's disappearance and early this morning set out to look for him. He had not gone far when he saw in a snow bank a lock of what looked and proved to be human hair. He her found the frozen body of his brother within 50 yards of another miner's habitation. The body was brought to the Rogan Mortuary where as soon as possible it will be prepared for burial. The victim was born in Jugo-Slavia 45 years ago. Besides the brother residing in Reliance he has a brother Matt who lives in Wisconsin and Frank who remains in the Old Country. He was a member of the Reliance Local and also of the Slovenska Svobodomlslma Society. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1924 U.P. Brakeman Killed at Hanna E.B. Wheeler, a brakeman well known in Green River and along the Union Pacific, was accidentally killed at Hanna last Monday. His body was found between the tracks near the coal chutes at Hanna and it is believed that he was struck and knocked from the rear of his caboose by a westbound train. The top of the man's head was crushed and both legs were broken. Wheeler was transferred to the sixth district about a year ago, since which time he has been living at Laramie. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1924 Death of a Dines Miner Saturday George Smith (colored) died last Saturday evening at his home in Dines following an illness of only a few days duration caused by a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Smith was born 63 years ago in Illinois and for the past two years had been a resident of Dines where he followed the coal mining business and where he was a member of the Local Union No. 4376. He leaves two sons, Earl, who resides in Omaha, and Ernest of this city. Owing to illness, the former cannot attend the funeral. Funeral services were held yesterday from the Colored Baptist church on M street in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. Rev. Randolph, pastor of the church, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1924 Funeral Services For Local Pioneer All that remained mortal of the late James Hansen, resident of Rock Springs for the past 36 years, was laid at final rest last Sunday afternoon in the Mountain View cemetery, following private family services at the home at two o'clock and at two-thirty public services from the Episcopal church in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and Rev. R. Emmet Abrahams officiating. At the graveside the ritualistic service of the Danish Brotherhood was read amidst a profusion of flowers, tokens of the high esteem in which this long time resident was held by those who had known him. Pallbearers were selected from the Brotherhood. Here to Attend Funeral Those from out of town who attended the funeral on last Sunday of the late James Hansen were Mrs. George Harris of Green River, sister of Mrs. Hansen; Robert Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilde of Hanna, the former an uncle of Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Bert Young accompanied by Mrs. Harris of Green River, both sisters of Mrs. Hansen, had been in the state of Washington on a visit only a few days when they were notified of Mr. Hansen's death and returned immediately. --- Green River Star, Jan 4, 1924 Mrs. Geo Harris, Jr., and sister, Mrs. A. E. Young returned from Portland Saturday night, having been called home owing to the death of a brother-in-law, James Hansen, which occurred in Rock Springs Thursday of last week. --- Green River Star, Jan 4, 1924 Word was received here early in the week that, Mrs. H. Slater, formerly of this city, had passed away at her home in Kansas. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 DEATH OF RELATIVE Miss Dorothy Leslie, stenographer in the local U.P. Coal Co. offices, was notified Tuesday night of the death of her sister, which occurred at Cheyenne. Miss Leslie departed Wednesday for the capital city to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 Death of Mother Mrs. George Ace Mrs. George Ace received word last Sunday morning of the death of her mother, Mrs. Emily D. Lockwood, which occurred on Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Ace’s brother, Theodore Lockwood in Ontario, California. Mrs. Lockwood was 94 years old two days prior to her death. Death was sudden and not preceded by illness. Mrs. Ace did not go to the funeral which was held from her brother’s home on Tuesday as only in October last did she return from an extended visit with her mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 WELL DRILLER LOST IN HILLS Body of P. & R. Employee Found After Search of Two Days The body of Donald C. Burns, an oil well driller, aged 38 years, was found last Monday forenoon by a party of searchers, after two days of almost constant search over the snow-covered hills of the Baxter Basin oil field, where the unfortunate man disappeared last Saturday. On that morning Burns accompanied a party of P. & R. employees on a trip into town, the camp having been broken up for the winter, owing to the snow and cold weather. They had not proceeded far until the sleigh in which they were riding became snowbound, and it was two hours before they were able to proceed. While the others labored with the sled Burns wandered away from the party, being headed for the Dorsey ranch. When he failed to return, the men being nearly frozen, and resting assured that Burns had gone to the Dorsey place, not far distant, they came on to Rock Springs. It later became known that Burns had not shown up at the ranch, and then the search for the missing man began. Monday the searching party came upon his body, accidentally, not over one-fourth mile from where he had left his companions Saturday. He had trudged through the snow to an eminence near Sulphur Springs, 20 miles south of Rock Springs, and had slipped with a small avalanche of snow down an incline of about 70 feet. Only his left foot was visible to the searchers, and further investigation disclosed that he was pinned down by a small tree. He had made a frantic effort to extricate himself from the snow from all indications, but death soon relieved his struggles. The body was frozen solid, and was brought to the Rogan mortuary in this city, after Deputy Sheriff George Harris had been summoned to the scene. A sister of the unfortunate man, residing at Toledo, Ohio, was notified of the tragedy, and the body was ordered shipped to that city. He is also survived by another sister in Chicago. Burns had worked for the Montacal and the P. & R. in the Baxter Basin field. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 Carter Pumpman Died Here Tuesday Frank Easton, a resident of Carter passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city early Tuesday morning, death being due to internal abscesses. Mr. Easton has been in Rock Springs for the past 9 weeks where all that medical aid afforded was given him but for several days his life was despaired of. He was, up until the time of his recent illness, running the pumps for the Union Pacific Railroad at Carter. Mrs. Easton was 30 years of age and leaves a sister and brother. At one time he was engaged in business at Mountainview. The body was shipped yesterday from the Rogan Mortuary to Evanston where funeral services will be held and interment beside his father and mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 Services For Man Frozen to Death Funeral services of Mikolaj Pustovech, Reliance miner, who was found frozen to death last Friday only a short distance from his living quarters, were held from Slovenski Dom last Sunday afternoon in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. Local Union No. 905 of Reliance and the Slovenska Svobodomiselma Society had charge of services at the grave and pallbearers were selected from the latter organization. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 Miner Found Dead At Home Yesterday Valentine Oblack, 50 years of age and a Jugo-Slavian by birth, who followed mining in and around Rock Springs for several years was found dead in his living quarters at 745 Ninth street, yesterday afternoon about one o’clock. Joseph Godber who drives a truck for a local meat market, called at his home immediately after dinner and found him on the bed. Coroner Rogan was at once called and after removing the body to the Rogan Mortuary held an autopsy and learned that death had been due to acute dilation of the heart due to alcoholism. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, the place and time to be decided later. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 P.E. DeSault Died At Home in Idaho Word has been received in this city of the death of Philip E. DuSault at his home in Hagerman, Idaho. Mr. DuSault will be remembered by many of the old timers as an employee at the Union Pacific Railroad station in this city several years ago. It has been known for sometime that Mr. DuSault was suffering declining health but the direct cause of his death is not known by Rock Springs friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 KILLED AT HANNA John B. Holma, a Finlander, 62 years of age, was killed Monday in No. 4 mine at Hanna by a fall of top coal. He was employed as timberman and was in the act of wedging the roof when the coal suddenly fell and buried him. He was an old and faithful employee of the U.P. Coal company. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1924 FUNERAL FOR INFANT MR. AND MRS. WATAHA Short funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon from the North Side Catholic church for John Joseph Wataha, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wataha, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. The babe was born last Saturday at the family home on North Front street but lived only a short time. The father, John Wataha, is a teller at the North Side State Bank. --- Green River Star, Jan 11, 1924 TWO PIONEERS PASS AWAY Word was received here this week that Lige Driscoll, one of the pioneers of this section of the country, coming here at the time when Jim Bridger, W. A. Johnson, Sr., and other old timers located in this section, died at Pocatello, Idaho, last Sunday at the ripe age of 87 years. The body will arrive in Green River on Saturday evening and will be laid to rest in Green River cemetery. Mrs. Flora Bishopp was called Wednesday to Hagerman, Idaho, where P. E. DuSault had passed away suddenly the same morning. Mr. DuSault before going to Idaho was for several years a resident of Sweetwater county, serving this county for several terms as an efficient County Clerk. His passing will be deeply regretted by many people throughout this county. As we go to press we have been unable to get any information as to the funeral arrangements. --- Green River Star, Jan 11, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Witt, of this city, received the sad intelligence that a brother-in-law, Fred Davison, had passed away in Alaska on Christmas day. Deceased about seven years ago lost his wife and has left a son, eleven years of age. The boy will make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Witt in this city. The body of the deceased is on its way from Alaska to Pine Bluffs his home town where it will be laid to rest. The body will arrive on No. 18 tonight, Mr. Witt will accompany the remains from here. Mr. and Mrs. Witt and the little son have the sympathy of the community in their grief. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 DEATH OF SON OF D.V. BELL Pipe Fell Upon Child Strangling Him To Death Dean Gordon Bell, four years and six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. D.V. Bell of Rock Springs, met with a mysterious accidental death Tuesday afternoon between 2 and 2:15 o’clock. The child was found dead across the street from where his father is employed in the Green River water office on North Front street. As was an occasional custom, the child had come to his father’s office to play in the neighborhood. After spending a short time in the office, the little fellow crossed the street and was playing in the vicinity of a pile of water casing which belonged to the water company. After he had been absent for about ten minutes, Mr. Bell left the office, remarking to an employee that he was “going out to see where Dean was.” As Mr. Bell approached the spot where the casing was piled, he noticed that his son was pinned to the ground by a length of pipe. He hurriedly extricated his little son, and it was evident that the boy was dead. Returning to the office with his son in his arms, an employee asked, “what is wrong with Dean?” and the sorrowful answer came from the parent, “Poor Dean is dead!” At first sight of his son on the ground, Mr. Bell was led to the belief that he was probably injured, but little did he imagine that the smiling and innocent face which had be a few moments previous bid him a temporary farewell would never again return to spend “a few hours with papa.” Strangled to Death The death of the boy is peculiar in that it is puzzling as to how his demise was brought about. A length of eight-inch pipe, with two pieces of two-by-four place over the first casing, held another length of pipe. This would make the casing about eighteen inches from the ground. The supposition is that the blocking which held the top pipe had been removed, and in tugging at the pipe it started rolling, striking the boy below the knees and pinning him to the ground. The pipe continued rolling over the unfortunate lad until it reached his neck, where it stopped and rested until strangulation caused death. The body did not contain a broken bone, and but a slight bruise was visible on the left cheek. But ten minutes elapsed from the time the boy left his father’s side until he was returned to the office a corpse. The remains were taken to Sprowell’s mortuary and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. Beamer, ordained minister, officiating at the services, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The remains were later put on the train and transported to Rawlins, where burial will be made tomorrow. Mr. Bell is superintendent for the Green River Water Works, and he and his saddened wife have the consolations of a sympathetic public in this their sad hour. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 OLD RESIDENT DIED IN DENVER Body of Felix Schiestler Brought to Rock Springs Felix Schiestler, pioneer resident of Rock Springs, died Thursday morning at 4:30 o’clock in St. Joseph’s hospital, Denver, from the immediate effects of a prolonged illness due to kidney trouble. Mr. Schiestler had been a sufferer from the ailment which claimed him for some time, having been a patient in the Wyoming General hospital in this city last November, since which time he has been seeking medical treatment. Mr. Schiestler married at a mature age and his wife was at his bedside at the time of his death. No children survive and all of his known relatives are European residents. Mr. Schiestler was a native of Liz (an de Donan) German Austria, and when a young man emigrated to America. After spending ten years in the east he came west, arriving in Rock Springs in 1886; and shortly thereafter engaged in sheep raising, succeeding in business to such an extent that at the time of his death he was counted one of the leading flockmasters of Sweetwater county. His sheep range was north of Eden Valley, where neighbors speak of him as having been a fair and impartial man in all his business dealings. He transacted most of his business in Rock Springs, where he maintained a family residence. Through thrift and strict attention to business he accumulated a fortune. The remains arrived in Rock Springs this morning from Denver, and funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the family residence in this city, interment to take place in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 AIR MAIL PLANE REQUISITIONED TO SAVE LIFE OF WILLIAM ENOS Death Won Race With Plane; Dr. E.S. Lauzer Piloted Through Air by Boonstra to Bedside of Prominent Daniel Rancher At 1:05 p.m. today Pilot Chandler and Mechanic Notar left for Pinedale to meet Dr. E.S. Lauzer and bring him back to Rock Springs. Death, inexorable, swift and certain, won in the race started against time by Dr. E.S. Lauzer of Rock Springs, who was summoned to the William Enos ranch north of Pinedale Wednesday afternoon, by the report of the critical illness from blood poisoning of Mr. Enos, wealthy and prominent rancher and cattleman of the Upper Country. The message was urgent—Mr. Enos’ life was ebbing away; the roads were snowbound. In a dilemma the physician called the air mail field and made request for a plane and pilot to take him to the side of the stricken man. Unusual as it was, and human life at stake, arrangements soon were made for the hazardous trip, with Pinedale as the destination. The valiant pilot and the equally valiant physician mounted the plane and away it went in its race against time. In an hour the hundred miles was covered, and a perfect landing made, however, not without hazard. No sooner did the intrepid aviators land than the physician jumped into a sleigh awaiting him, and a mad drive of nine miles to the Enos ranch was made. The insidious poisoning of the patient, however, had done its work, and battling against hopeless odds Dr. Lauzer did all in his power to relieve the patient, but death relieved the suffering of Mr. Enos at 2 o’clock yesterday morning, less than 12 hours after the arrival of the physician. Accompany Pilot Boonstra and Dr. Lauzer on the air trip was Mechanician Peter Berger. The trip north, which was uncharted, was made in 1 hour and 15 minutes, while the return journey of Boonstra and Berger was made in 45 minutes. Dr. Lauzer returned to Pinedale yesterday noon, where he awaited the arrival of a plane to bring him back to Rock Springs, but owing to the wintry gale prevailing, more vigorous in Pinedale than in this city, the launching of the plane at the local air field was postponed until today. Points along the Pinedale road prevent the physician returning overland. Weather permitting, the air journey will be made today. Pioneer Rancher William Enos was about 60 years of age, and is a pioneer of Western Wyoming, being one of the wealthiest ranchers and cattlemen of this region before the slump, being rated at about a quarter of a million dollars. He was a splendid type of Wyoming pioneer, and is survived by an estimable wife. Several years ago he was badly injured in an auto accident in Omaha, since which time his health has been impaired. Mr. Enos recently returned from Los Angeles, where he marketed a large shipment of cattle. No particulars as to the injury which brought on blood poisoning have been available. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Fatal Shooting At Green River GREEN RIVER, Jan. 18—(Special to The Rocket)—E.J. Booker, colored, at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon shot and presumably fatally wounded his paramour, Lillian Burns, also colored, on the South Side of Green River. The woman was shot three times, the wounds being mortal, but preparations were at once made to remove her to the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs. About half an hour before No. 6, upon which train the injured woman was to have been placed, the woman died. Booker went to the sheriff’s office following the shooting and gave himself up. There were no eye-witnesses to the crime, but Booker says the shooting followed a quarrel over money matters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 BABE PERISHED IN BURNING HOME Horrible Tragedy at Green River Monday Afternoon Tragedy in most shocking form visited the family of Eli Slagowski of Green River last Monday morning, when the youngest child, a nine-months-old daughter, was incinerated in a fire almost before the very eyes of the frantic mother, which completely destroyed the home. The mother made several attempts to rescue her infant, and it was not until her hair was burned, besides several other bad burns that she gave up, and only then because she was prevented from again rushing into the flames by people who had gathered. Mrs. Slagowski, mother of eight children, had gone to the house of a neighbor for a few minutes when the fire started, from unknown cause, and as she left the neighbor’s house she observed flames leaping from the door and windows of her home. Approaching, she observed her four-year-old child outside, who told her the baby was inside, where the mother had left it at a table in a high chair. The other children were at school. The mother is under the care of a physician, but will recover from her burns. The Slagowski family formerly resided at Lyman, and Mr. Slagowski recently moved his family to Green River, where he works in the Union Pacific shops as a boilermaker’s helper. The fire rendered the family destitute, all of their effects excepting the clothing they wore, being destroyed. Kind-hearted people of Green River at once set out to collect a purse, and Tuesday evening over $300 had been collected. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Pioneer Railroader Answers Last Call James McGibbon, pioneer Union Pacific engineer and the only engineer on that road who ever ran a locomotive in Egypt, died Monday night at his home in Laramie. McGibbon was born in Scotland, where he learned to be an engineer on the roads from Scotland to England, and was then sent to Egypt to work for a railroad running to Joppa and Jerusalem. His engine was often used while he was on that railroad in pulling the special train by the Khedive of Egypt in his trips over the country. McGibbon came to Wyoming in August, 1868, when the Union Pacific was building between Laramie and Rawlins, and ran an engine to the end of the track and later into Rawlins. He was in Laramie when the golden spike was driven at Promontory, Utah, which linked the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific, and heard the click of the telegraph instrument here that was caused when the hammer fell upon the head of the spike. He was in the state legislature from Albany county, was county treasurer and a member of the county commissioners, and later was engaged in ranching business at Willow creek, south of Laramie, turning the ranch over to his sons and spending his time in town. His wife died about three years ago. McGibbon retired from active service on the Union Pacific before the days of the pension system by that company. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Noted Inventor Killed in Utah C.B. Croner, mining engineer, well known in western Wyoming, as the inventor of the "Croner process" for the extraction of metals, and whose invention is expected to revolutionize the gold mining industry of the west, especially in low-grade workings, was killed in a rooming house in Salt Lake City one night during the past week. He was on a "party," with a number of companions. Police have learned, it was stated, that the several men and women present at the party were demonstrating with a gun what they would do in event of their being held up. When Ray Tullidge, proprietor of the hotel, was giving an exhibition with the gun, it exploded, a bullet hitting Croner and killing him instantly, officers said. Tullidge, when taken into custody, claimed Croner was shot by an unknown man who escaped to the street. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Death of Prominent Wyoming Residents The funeral of the late John W. Cook, editor of the Lander Journal, was held last week at Powell Chapel Topeka, Kansas, under the auspices of Topeka Consistory No. 1, Masonic lodge, Mr. Cook was one of the best known newspaper publishers in Wyoming and died suddenly from heart affection. His widow will continue publication of the Journal. Earl Warren, a prominent citizen of Riverton and part owner in the Riverton Review, died last Friday in California, where he had gone about a year ago for his health. He leaves a wife and daughter, besides his mother and brother, Dr. Walter Warren, residents of Riverton. Mr. Warren was a leading real estate dealer in Fremont county and many of the going industries in the northern part of the state owe their inception to his progressiveness. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 FORMER PATROLMAN DIED LAST TUESDAY Andrew Anderson, aged 44 years died at the local hospital last Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock, the result of stomach trouble, from which he had been afflicted for some time, but the trouble did not become acute until late last week. At the time he was stricken he was a machinist for the U.P. Coal Co. At one time he was a police officer for the City of Rock Springs where he had resided for nearly 30 years. Deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the Woodmen lodge. He was born in Dannebrog, Neb., in 1878, to which place his body was shipped, after short services at the Rogan mortuary Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. He is survived by his aged father, a sister and two brothers, who reside in Nebraska. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to all the friends who were so kind to us in our deep sorrow in the death of our dearly beloved brother, Andrew Anderson. We also wish to thank Dr. Lauzer for his kindness and care, the I.O.O.F. of Rock Springs for their beautiful services, F.C. Rogan for his kindness and sympathy and especially do we thank Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Laursen for their kindness and sympathy shown us. Thanks to you all. Your kindness shall never be forgotten. MRS. ARVID JOHNSON, HANS ANDERSON. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors and all who were so kind to us during our recent bereavement. Especially would we mention officials of the Megeath Coal company and members of the Danish Brotherhood. Mrs. James Hansen and family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Aged Visitor Is Pneumonia Victim Mrs. Sarah M. Smith, aged 70 years, who arrived in Rock Springs recently from her home in Minnesota to visit her granddaughter, Mrs. Ernest Hugunin, resident of West Flat, passed away at the Hugunin home Sunday evening. The cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Rogan mortuary Wednesday, Rev. C.L. Martin officiating. Interment took place in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 The funeral of Mrs. Cassie Fye, who died in Mountain Home was held from the Episcopal church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Fye was a former resident of Green River and was one of the early people in this country. Her husband, who died a number of years ago is also buried in this city. She leaves six children to mourn her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Death of Early-Day Wyoming Resident Lige Driscoll, early day cattle raiser of the Henry's Fork and Lonetree districts, died in Pocatello on January 6th. His remains were taken to Green River, where interment took place Sunday. Mr. Driscoll was a pioneer in the western country and for forty years was a well-known rancher in the Burnt Fork district. He was a member of George A. Custer Post No. 14, G.A.R., department of Idaho. In the early days he was a frontiersman and a member of the Second California cavalry, his principal services having been Indian scouting and fighting in Wyoming, Utah and Idaho. He was mustered out of service at Fort Douglas in 1865, returning to the Lonetree country in Uinta county, where for many years he was engaged in the cattle raising and mercantile business. Ten years ago he sold his interests and located in Pocatello, where a nephew survives him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 The funeral of Lyge Driscoll, who died in Pocatello, Idaho, was held Sunday afternoon. A large number of friends and acquaintances were present and paid their respect to the early settler and pioneer. Lyge Driscoll was eighty-seven years of age when he died and had been for many years a resident of Burntfork, Wyoming, where he had made a success of the cattle business. He was among those who first came to Wyoming, W.A. Johnson, Joseph Payne, Jim Bridger, Phil Mass and Jim Moriarty, all of whom have passed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1924 Body of D.E. Burns Has Arrived in Ohio Rogan's mortuary has received a letter from Wapakoneta, Ohio, notifying them of the arrival of the body of D.E. Burns in that city, it having been shipped last week, after the unfortunate man had perished in a snowslide in Baxter Basin oil field two weeks ago today. The Rocket also received a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News with a lengthy obituary of the deceased, who was well known in local oil circles. He left that country, where he was reared, about 20 years ago, and had resided in Rock Springs for several years. His brother, John Burns, of Oklahoma, came to Rock Springs to accompany the body home, according to the eastern newspaper. --- Mountain Home Republican, Jan 18, 1924 MRS. CATHERINE FYE PASSES TO REST Had Lived in This City for Many Years – Stricken With Apoplexy Sunday and Dies Monday Mrs. Catherine Bell Fye passed to rest Monday of this week at the family home west of the city, after an illness of less than forty-eight hours. Mrs. Fye seemed to be in her usual good health Sunday, going about her duties as usual, but was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, and the end came on Monday. Her age was 52 years and 7 months. She is survived by six children, four daughters and two sons. Two of the daughters, Catherine and Hazel resided with their mother, the other children living in Green River, Wyo., but all were present when Death swung his scythe. Miss Catherine Fye is one of the well liked operators in the local telephone exchange. The remains were conveyed to Green River for interment, being taken out on No. 18 Wednesday. Mrs. Fye enjoyed the respect and affection of all who knew her. She was a member of the local Grange, and a War Mother, having had two sons in the service at the time of the great war. The family has the sincer sympathy of the entire community. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1924 FORMER RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY It was with deep regret that the news was received here of the death of Mrs. Katherine Bell Fye, which took place suddenly at Mountain Home, Idaho, on Monday, January 14. Mrs. Fye had only been sick for one day, the cause of death being apoplexy. Mrs. Fye was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, on July 14th, 1872. Coming to Green River in 1888 when but sixteen years of age. In August 1894 she was married to Thomas Fye, who predeceased her several years ago. Six children were born of the marriage, four girls, Mrs. Hazel Rouland, Mrs. Thomas Jones, Miss Katherine and Miss Marion Fye, and two boys, Francis and Thomas Fye, all of whom reside in this city. She is also survived by two grandchildren, three sisters, two of whom reside in Los Angeles and one in Texas, and two brothers, one in Iowa and one in Montana. Mrs. Fye resided in Green River for many years leaving here six years ago to reside in Idaho. Kind hearted and always ready to lend a helping hand wherever required she was held in the highest respect by all who knew her. She believed in the scriptural command, “Let no your left hand know what the left hand doeth,” and many of her kindly acts are known only to those who benefitted by them. Many will have cause to bless her memory. The body was brought to Green River on Wednesday evening and funeral services were held form the Episcopal church on Thursday, the Rev. James McLaughlin officiating. A great many of her old friends attended the services to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed. She was laid to rest in the cemetery on the hill overlooking the town where she had spent so many useful and happy years. The bereaved children and relatives have the sincere sympathy of the whole community in their great loss. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1924 FUNERAL OF LIGE DRISCOLL PIONEER OF THIS SECTION The body of Lige Driscoll, who died at Pocatello last week at the age of 87 years, arrived here on Saturday night. Funeral services were held from the Episcopal church on Sunday, many of the old timers and friends in the city being present. The Rev. James McLaughlin officiated. The body was laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery. Amongst the friends of Mr. Driscoll’s young manhood were Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, J. T. Morarity, W. A. Johnson and F. J. Lenhart. Mr. Driscoll resided for many years in the part of the country and many of his old friends assembled at the cemetery to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1924 INFANT BURNED TO DEATH; MOTHER BADLY INJURED IN A VAIN ATTEMPT AT RESCUE On Monday morning between nine and ten o’clock neighbors observed smoke coming from the roof of a wooden house belonging to Anton Zaversnik and occupied by John Slagowski, his wife and family, in the west part of the city. They gave the alarm and the fire department was speedily on the scene to find that the interior of the house was in flames. At this moment Mrs. Slagowski appeared on the scene and screaming that her baby was inside tried to rush into the burning building. The fireman realizing that if the baby was inside it must be dead as nothing could live in that furnace tried to hold her back but didn’t succeed before she was badly burned by her courageous effort. The fire was ultimately got under but not before the house and its contents had been totally destroyed, and the charred remains of the baby were found and taken to the local mortuary. The mother was so badly burned that she had to be removed to the Green River Emergency Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Slagowski, the former being employed by the U. P. Company, have eight children, four attending school and the eldest being only thirteen. The mother had left the home for the purpose of getting clothes which she was to wash, leaving the three younger children to look after the baby. The children had been tempted to go out sleigh riding and the house took fire in their absence. It is not known how the fire originated but it is thought that the stove became overheated and set fire to the roof. The sad event cast quite a gloom over the whole community and during the week formed the subject of sympathetic conversation. With characteristic promptitude the local Family League took the matter in hand and the townspeople and merchants generously responded. In a short time a sum was realized large enough to furnish a new home for the unfortunate parents and children. Although no money can compensate the bereaved parents for the loss of their little one, the action of the community in endeavoring to alleviate their suffering is worth of all commendation. The mother is getting along as well as could be expected. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved parents in the great calamity which has befallen them. The funeral of the baby, who was nine months old, took place from the Rex theatre on Tuesday and was largely attended. Bishop Manwaring of the L. D. S. Church officiated and conducted a sympathetic and appropriate service. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1924 DEAN BELL KILLED AT ROCK SPRINGS A sad fatality occurred at Rock Springs on Wednesday afternoon, the victim being Dean, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Bell, Water Superintendent. Mrs. Bell had gone out for the afternoon to visit friends and the little boy accompanied his father to the water office. He had gone outside to play and had crossed the street and gone behind a billboard, opposite the office, against which was stacked a number of heavy water casings. Mr. Bell having missed the boy for some time went in search and found him lying behind the billboard with one of the heavy casings across his neck. The little fellow had evidently been playing when the casing had rolled down and falling across his neck strangled him. When his father found him he was quite dead. Mr. and Mrs. Bell are both well known in Green River and they will have the sincere sympathy of their many friends here in the great calamity which has overtaken them. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1924 Mr. L. E. Witt returned Monday from Pine Bluffs to which place he had accompanied the body of his brother-in-law, Fred Davison, who died in Alaska. The body was interred in Pine Bluffs, being the native town of the deceased. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1924 Mrs. Flora Bishopp returned Monday from Hagerman, Idaho, where she was called owing to the death of her cousin, P. E. DuSault. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1924 Young Lady Died From Convulsions The death, due to convulsions, of Miss Susan Niemi occurred in this city Monday morning at 9 o’clock following an illness of only a few hours duration. The unfortunate girl was 21 years of age and was of Finnish descent. She had been in Rock Springs for the past four months, coming from Hanna, her girlhood home. During her residence in this city she worked in the home of Harry Saperstein. Two aunts from Hanna arrived shortly after her death, and a brother arrived Thursday morning from Los Angeles. Both her father and mother preceded her to the grave. Funeral services were held at one o’clock this afternoon from the Finn Hall, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with I. Hiibacka officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1924 Death of Father of a Local Patrolman Tom Lewis, of the Rock Springs police force, received word the latter part of last week of the death of his father, Nelson R. Lewis, who resided in Rock Springs for 25 years until 13 years ago, when he left, going to Ft. Bridger and thence on to Bennett, Utah, where his death occurred on Tuesday of last week. During Mr. Lewis’ residence in this city he followed coal mining and will be remembered by many of the older residents. Owing to Bennett being situated nearly a hundred miles from the railroad over almost impassable roads caused by the storms that swept the country ten days ago the local resident was unable to attend the funeral which was held last Friday in Bennett. The senior Mr. Lewis leaves besides his wife, two sons, one daughter, Mrs. Rodda Williams of Green River, and one stepson. One side resides in California. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1924 DEATH OF SON OF SUBLETTE SHERIFF Friends of Sheriff and Mrs. Jim Payne of Pinedale are grieved to hear of the death of the 15-months-old son of the couple, which occurred during the past week, diphtheria being assigned as the cause of death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1924 Funeral Services for Late William Enos Funeral services for the late William Enos, of Daniel, were held at the family home last Sunday, in charge of Rev. Mr. Bacon, Episcopal minister from Big Piney, and the Masonic lodge, of which deceased was a member. Interment was in the Daniel cemetery. Mr. Enos died on Wednesday morning of last week from blood poisoning. It was to save his life that an airplane flight was made from Rock Springs by a local physician, after trying for two days to make the trip by motor, being blocked each time by snow. Several weeks ago Mr. Enos was suing a circular saw, when he accidentally cut his hand, and it was from this that blood poisoning developed. He was 58 years of age, and a prominent citizen of his community and state. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 1924 MADELINE VIRGINIA KINCAID SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA Madeline Virginia, the eighteen months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Kincaid, died on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The funeral took place on Sunday at two o’clock, the Rev. James McLaughlin officiating and the little one was laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. The cause of death was pneumonia. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their great loss. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to tender our sincere thanks to our many friends for their sympathy and assistance in the illness and death of our little daughter, Madeline Virginia, and for the beautiful floral offerings sent. Mr. and Mrs. BARNEY KINCAID and FAMILY. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 1924 EDWIN RUMBLE DIES IN CALIFORNIA Edwin Rumble died at Oakland, California on January 23, 1924, at 3:15 a.m., while undergoing an operation. Mr. Rumble was a resident of Green River over twenty years, going to California about two years ago. He has a host of friends in this county who will deeply regret to hear of his passing. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements have not been made, but it is expected he will be laid to rest in California. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 1924 COLORED WOMAN IS SHOT AND KILLED On Friday afternoon about half past two o’clock a fatal shooting affair occurred on the south side of the track, the victim being a colored woman, named Lillian Burns. Eddie James Burns, also colored gave himself up to the sheriff and admitted shooting the woman. There were no eye witnesses to the tragedy but the facts seem to be as follows: Burns called at the home of the woman with whom he had previously lived and asked her to come outside. The people in the house heard the couple quarrelling but paid no attention until they heard three shots fired and on going outside found the woman lying in the alley. Sheriff A. G. Morton was notified and on his way to the scene of the crime he met a colored man who asked if he was the sheriff. On being answered in the affirmative, he asked to be taken to the Court House as he had a statement to make. He there confessed to shooting the woman and said they had quarreled over money matters. The Sheriff locked Burns in the County jail and proceeded to investigate taking the medical officer with him. They found the woman still alive but unable to make any statement and she died about an hour afterwards. A post mortem was held on the body the following day and it was found that one bullet was lodged in the woman’s leg, the second had entered the right breast, cutting through the body and lodging in the heart, but the third was not discovered. The funeral took place on Monday from the Green River Mercantile Mortuary Chapel the Rev. Rufus Whittaker of the Congregational church conducting the service. Burns waived his right to a preliminary hearing and is being held for the next term of the District Court, no bail being admitted. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We desire through the columns of The Star, to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind to us during our sad hour, caused by the passing of our beloved mother. Especially do we wish to thank those who sent such beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS JONES and Fye Family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 H.H. BERNARD DIED YESTERDAY Was Resident Since ’79; Died Suddenly in This City H.H. Bernard, familiarly and affectionately known throughout western Wyoming by hosts of friends as “Hi” Bernard, passed away suddenly yesterday afternoon at 4:20 at the home of Mrs. Thomas Lafferty on Euclid avenue. The death of Mr. Bernard marks the passing of another of the pioneers of Sweetwater county and Wyoming. He was considered the dean of cattlemen of this region, his efficiency in this branch of endeavor being conceded of the highest order by all men who knew him or were associated with him in a business way. At the time of his death he made his home at Browns Park, over the Utah line. For several years Mr. Bernard had been in failing health, due to heart trouble, but the direct cause of death being an internal hemorrhage caused by a ruptured blood vessel. Mr. Bernard came to Rock Springs last December and remained at the Park hotel, receiving medical attention during the intervening time. The first of this week he was taken to the Lafferty home by an old-time friend, Dr. L.D. Shaffer, that he might receive the care his condition required. His condition then was such that fears were entertained for his life. However, he seemed to improve, and on the afternoon of his death he had gone for an automobile ride, returning about 3:15. Upon reaching the Lafferty home he started reading and continued until death came upon him suddenly at 4:20. Was a Strong Character Mr. Bernard had been characterized by his friends as a man who accomplished things he set out to do thru his fearlessness and determined character. He came to Wyoming in 1879 from Texas, and was at the time of his death between 65 and 68 years of age. In the early days he was engaged in the cattle business on the Sweetwater in central Wyoming, near Independence Rock. Later he became associated with Ora Haley, continuing in the same business on the Snake River, in the southern part of the state. More recently he has been in partnership with Charles Sparks, at the same time maintaining a separate herd of cattle. The body is awaiting funeral arrangements at the Sprowell mortuary. No immediate relatives of deceased survive him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 DEATH OF WELL KNOWN MINER B.H. Roberts, 25-Year Resident Died Last Saturday The announcement of the death of Benjamin H. Roberts, which occurred at 8:30 last Saturday evening, following an operation on Thursday evening for appendicitis, came as a distinct shock to his many friends and acquaintances in Rock Springs, where he has resided for the past 25 years. To those who knew of his illness, particularly the immediate family, had come encouraging reports, and it was not until noon Saturday that a change in his condition, due to intestinal trouble, became noticeable. From that hour, despite all that medical aid could render, he continued to grow worse until the end came at 8:30. For a year Mr. Robert’s health has been gradually failing due to the chronic nature of the malady but in spite of that fact he continued his duties with the Union Pacific Coal Company up until Monday of last week, three days prior to being taken to the hospital for treatment. His Life Benjamin H. Roberts was born in Spinamore, England, May 7, 1870, being at the time of his death 53 years, 8 months and 19 days of age. At the age of ten years he crossed the Atlantic with his parents and came to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, where his father worked in the coal mines, and receiving his education in the school of that state. He was married to Ana Fulton on March 23, 1892, at Miners Mills, Pa., and to this union were born three sons and three daughters, one daughter, May, and one son, Benjamin Jr., preceding him in death. May passed away at an early age while the family yet resided in Pennsylvania and Benjamin passed away in this city in 1921. In January, 1899, Mr. Roberts brought his family to Rock Springs where they have resided continuously since that time. In this city he had always been in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Company, acting in the capacity of engineer and pipe fitter. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Sadie and Millicent, and two sons, Morgan and Chester, also two sisters Mrs. James Dodds of Sheridan, Wyo., and Mrs. Catherine Thomas of West Pittston, Pa. Mrs. Dodds was present for the funeral services, but owing to illness Mrs. Thomas was unable to make the trip. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and the Woodmen of the World, also a member of United Mine Workers, Local No. 2309. Of the latter he had been an active member since its organization in Rock Springs. Funeral Services Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the First Baptist church in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with Rev. S.D. Pyle, assisted by Rev. Dr. J.P. Jacobs of Casper, officiating. At the cemetery before the body was placed at final rest ritualistic services were held by the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 Injuries Fatal to Miner of Lionkol The death of Castro Cortabitarte, a Spaniard, occurred at the Wyoming General hospital about 11:30 Wednesday night. Death was due to injuries received Monday in the Lionkol mine. At the time of his death he was a resident of Lionkol. The unfortunate man was 35 years of age. He came to America 20 years ago and has spent the greater part of that time in and around Rock Springs. He has one brother residing in California and an aged father and mother living in Spain. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the South Side Roman Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 IN MEMORY Mrs. Nellie Furguson, who died, Feb. 5th, 1923. The world may change from year to year. And friends from day to day; But never will the one we loved From our memory fade away. She is gone. Oh, how we miss her! Never shall her memory fade; Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger round The grave where she was laid. Husband and Family, mother, sisters and brothers. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 DEATH CALLED YOUNG MATRON Mrs. Guy Decker Died in Ogden Hospital Last Friday Local friends of the family were shocked the latter part of last week when the report came from Ogden that Mrs. Guy Decker, passed away at an Ogden hospital the day before, after a very brief illness, spinal meningitis being the cause of death. She had been in the hospital only a few days, having left her home near Pinedale early last week for Ogden for a minor operation to her nose, for a nasal obstruction. This operation was performed, and shortly afterward the fatal malady seized her. Mrs. Decker was only 26 years of age, and beloved by all who knew her. Her husband for years was foreman of the A.W. Smith livestock outfit, and both are well known throughout the Upper Country. Before her marriage she was Miss Bry, of Illinois. She is a niece of James Chrisman of Opal. Other relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Howard Heitz and Mrs. Walter Ball. Besides her husband, two children, a son and daughter, survive her. The body was brought back to Big Piney, having passed through Opal the first of the week, and funeral services were held at Big Piney, where burial also was made. To the grief stricken husband and motherless children general sympathy is extended. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 JAPANESE RAILROAD WORKER DIED FRIDAY Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Rogan mortuary for Kenichi Nakasako, a native of Japan who passed away in this city last Friday afternoon after suffering several months from tuberculosis. Deceased has for some time prior to his last illness served as a section had for the Union Pacific Railroad at Point of Rocks. A sister, Mrs. H. Nishinimto, arrived from San Jose, California Saturday morning and was present for the services Sunday. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1924 POISONED GIN CLAIMS VICTIM Sad Case of Death of a Casper Youth; Seeking Bootlegger Rock Springs boys and others who have been imbibing of synthetic gin can consider themselves fortunate that they too did not meet the fate of a trio of Casper young men, one of whom was placed on a slab in an undertaker’s, while his companions narrowly escaped death. As a result of the crime, murder charges have been filed against the bootlegger who sold the poison gin which killed Joe Wyatt and resulted in the serious illness of other participants in a drinking party at Casper. In common with other towns of the state, gin is being manufactured in this vicinity which contains formaldehyde and wood alcohol and is being put on the market as “just as good as Old Gordon.” Foolish and respectable boys, with foolish and respectable girls, are holding drinking parties in almost every town of any size in this state, and it behooves parents to be on the watch when their sons and daughters remain out beyond respectable hours of the night. It is bad enough when a promising young character is taken away by natural means, without having to do to an untimely grave by the poisoned gin or moonshine route. Patrick (Slim) Harrison is one of those sought in connection with the Casper case and is believed to have fled from the city and escaped into Nebraska. Harold Skelton and James Quinlan, who lay in an unconscious condition in the same room with Wyatt for 17 hours before they were found, are making satisfactory progress toward recovery. The danger of pneumonia was evident, none of the boys having been dressed, and only the fact that a gas stove remained burning saved their lives. Evidence points to the belief that only one pint of the gin was consumed at the party but that an unsuccessful trip was made down town to secure another bottle before the poison took effect. Returning to the Skelton residence in Casper, where the party was held, Wyatt was left behind, while Skelton and Quinlan took the girls home. The body of young Wyatt was taken to Omaha for burial. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1, 1924 Rock Springs We regret to have to report the death of Tony Matasevich. The deceased is survived by a widow and one child. We tender our sympathy to them. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1, 1924 Superior On January 2nd, Violet, the sixteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yardas, died of pneumonia. Funeral services were held January 5th, the little one was laid to rest in Superior. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1, 1924 Hanna Lester A. Rodgers, Junior, little sixteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Rodgers, passed away on Wednesday, January 3rd, after a two weeks illness, of measles which later developed into pneumonia. He was born August 19th, 1922. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Father McBride. We join the many friends in extending sympathy to the parents in their bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1, 1924 Hanna Fatal accident occurred at Hanna Mine. John Burke Holma, was instantly killed in No. 4 Mine, Monday morning, January 7th, when part of the entrance where he was working fell and crushed him to death. Mr. Holma was born in Finland, fifty-three years ago, and has been in America for the past twenty-two years. He leaves a wife and two daughters in Finland, and a son, Antone, and a daughter, Mandy, in Hanna. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Body was laid to rest in the Hanna Cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1, 1924 Cumberland We regret to announce the death of Norris Wilson, age 33, of pneumonia. This is a great loss to the family, which consists of a wife and four children. The community will also miss him greatly as he was of pleasing personality and an industrious worker. --- Green River Star, Feb 1, 1924 SON OF H. V. HILLIKER ACCIDENTALLY KILLED The sad death of the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Hilliker at Omaha, will be read with much regret by many of our readers. Mr. Hilliker at one time was superintendent of the seventh district at this point, and the family has many friends in these parts. The following account of the boy’s death was clipped from an Omaha paper: Boyden Hilliker, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Hilliker, died at 4 o’clock this morning at Methodist hospital the result of a coaster accident at 9 Sunday night when a sled on which he was riding crashed into an auto driven by Gust Nord, 2862 Farnam street, at Davenport street and Lincoln boulevard. The lad’s skull was fractured and he never regained consciousness. Riding with him on the sled was George Bullock, 12, living at Turner court, who escaped with bruises and a sprained wrist. Nord, according to witnesses, was not to blame for the accident. The lads, coasting at high speed down the Davenport street hill, dodged one auto and then struck full force the car driven by Nord, who saw them coming and had stopped his machine. Nord picked up the injured boy and rushed him to the hospital. The Hilliker boy, a junior at Central High school, was on his way home from the First Presbyterian church, and had stopped to watch coasters sliding down the hill. The bullock boy said he asked for a ride, “I told him to hop on and we would go double,” explained the Bullock boy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Besides the parents two sisters and two brothers survive. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1924 FELL BENEATH A U.P. TRAIN Body of Harry Green Found West of This City Sunday The crew on a west bound Union Pacific freight train, upon reaching Green River last Sunday morning, reported having seen, shortly after daybreak, the body of a man lying on the right-of-way about two miles west of Rock Springs. The dispatcher in turn notified the Rock Springs agent. Mike Radakovich, yard foreman, left immediately for the scene of the reported horror and there found the badly mangled body of a man. Coroner Rogan was summoned at once and it was soon found that parts of the body had been strewn along the tracks for a distance of 200 yards. Member Local Elk Lodge The only means of identification was a receipt for dues paid into Lodge No. 624, B.P.O.E., Rock Springs, bearing the name of Harry Lee Green, Rawlins. It was soon learned that the unfortunate man’s wife resided at Rawlins. She was notified of the accident and came immediately to Rock Springs. From Mrs. Green it was learned that her husband, world war veteran, who was wounded in France, had left Rawlins two weeks ago from Salt Lake City in search of employment. In his pocket was a pawn ticket showing that he had pawned his watch while in Salt Lake City, and after what evidently was a fruitless journey was returning to Rawlins, when he met his death Saturday night. Investigation disclosed that the engine of the Union Pacific east bound passenger train No. 8, passing through Rock Springs a little before nine o’clock in the evening bore marks of blood early Sunday morning. Whether the unfortunate man was walking on the track and was struck by No. 8 or whether he had been a “blind” passenger on it, or a freight train earlier in the evening and fallen from it and later struck by the passenger train will no doubt remain unsolved. Deceased, who was at one time car inspector at Rawlins for the Union Pacific, was but 28 years of age. He was born at Davenport, Iowa. On Monday evening his body, accompanied by his wife, was shipped from the Rogan mortuary to Springfield, Mo., where services will be held and burial made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1924 DEATH OF TWINS Donald and Douglas Meyers, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyers, who reside at No. 1 Hill, died shortly after birth yesterday morning. Burial from the Rogan mortuary occurred in the afternoon of the same day. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1924 Former Resident Died in Salt Lake Charles Gregory of this city received a message Tuesday evening of the death of his half-brother, Robert Gregory, which occurred Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock at his home in Salt Lake City. Robert Gregory formerly resided in Rock Springs and was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company at Mine No. 10. He left this city six years ago, going to Salt Lake City, but returned later and lived here for a short time, again going to the Utah capital to make his home two years ago. Heart trouble was the cause of his death, which was not wholly unexpected. Although only 26 years of age Mr. Gregory has suffered a lin [line missing] given. Mrs. Cyrus Beard of Chey [line missing], resides in Megeath. Both will attend the funeral services in Salt Lake City Sunday. Interment will be in that city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1924 Death Stalked in Wake of a Home Brew Orgy Another death due to acute dilation of the heart caused by alcoholism was that of John May, 36 years of age and a coal miner in D mine of the Union Pacific Coal Company, which occurred in Superior Tuesday morning. May with a couple of companions had for several days been indulging in “home brew” but was the only one upon which the poison had a fatal effect. May, who was originally from Ireland, had been in Superior as a coal miner for the past year. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church officiating. Members of Local No. 2328 had charge of the services at the cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1924 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR AN AGED MINER Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. H.C. Lynch officiating, for Josefp Kondrat, who met death instantly Monday morning in Lionkol Mine No. 3 of the Lion Coal company, when he was struck by falling coal. The victim of the accident was 62 years of age and a native of Russia. He was well known among coal miners of this locality, where he has resided for several years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT A.P. Heitz received word Tuesday of the death in Salt Lake City of his aunt, Mrs. C.W. Brooks, who was an early day resident of Rock Springs. She was a sister to Mrs. W.G. Heitz, also well known to early residents of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 Carey Found Dead In Ranch House Martin Carey, 49 years of age, was found dead in a cabin on the horse ranch of Rasmussen Bros., about 6 o’clock Wednesday evening. The ranch is located 40 miles from Green River and about four miles west of the Burnt Fork road. A government trapper had visited Carey the day previous and spent the night at the ranch. Carey complained of feeling ill and suffered during the night. The trapper left the ranch in the morning to attend sheep, and returning to the cabin found Carey alive and doing chores. In the meantime, about 6 o’clock at night, Alma and Dave Rasumssen, owners of the ranch, entered the cabin with the trapper and found Carey lying on the floor leading to his bedroom. This was the first intimation that Carey was dead. He was tenderly placed in his bed and the coroner notified. Carey is well known in Rock Springs and for the past eight years had been an employee of the Rasmussen Bros., having charge of the ranch. He was alone when death overtook him. Funeral arrangements are pending, awaiting the arrival of a sister from the state of Washington. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 Shock Brought Death to Miner John C. Wise, aged 57 years, died in C Mine at Superior Monday afternoon about 2:30, death being due to a weakened condition of the heart. Ten minutes before death occurred a falling rock came near hitting the unfortunate miner, coming so close as to scratch the ankle. It is thought that death which followed closely was due to shock. It is thought by friends that Mr. Wise came originally from Virginia, and to the knowledge of these friends one sister resides at Bridgewater, Va. Mr. Wise was not well known in the immediate vicinity of Rock Springs as he had only been here a short time prior to his death, coming from Cumberland, Wyoming, where he was engaged in mining. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary yesterday afternoon, Rev. H.C. Lynch of the First Congregational church officiating. He was a member of Local Union No. 2328, Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 PIONEER LAID AT FINAL REST C. Spence, Resident of Reliance, Died Monday Night Charles Spence Sr., a former resident of Rock Springs, and who will be remembered by the older residents of the city, passed away Monday evening at his home in Reliance. Death resulted from pneumonia. The subject of this sketch was born in Scotland in the year 1856. When 17 years of age he came to America with his parents, residing at Wellsville, Utah, for two years, coming to Rock Springs in 1875 to make his home. In 1884, he was married in Rock Springs to Christina Robertson. To this union were born fourteen children, ten of whom together with the mother survive him, four children preceding him in death. Those children surviving are Mrs. Mick Korgi, Mrs. H. Harper, Mrs. James Zelinka, Charley, William, John, George, James, Andrew and Alexander Spence. Besides the widow and children, twenty-two grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters survive. Of the last two named five live in Wellsville, Utah, and one in Canada. While a resident of Rock Springs Mr. Spence followed the mining business. About ten years ago he with his family went to Salt Lake where they resided several years, returning later to Reliance, where he was living at the time of death. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 469, Rock Springs, which participated in the services held this afternoon from the L.D.S. church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Bishop J.B. Young, officiating. Interment was in Mt. View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 FUNERAL FOR INFANT Short funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary for Adof, the day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bertagnolli of Superior. Interment was in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 SURVIVOR OF RIOT IS DEAD China Joe Hid Out in A Bake Oven for Three Days An echo of the Chinese riot, which occurred in Rock Springs early in September, 1885, and which at that time was given as much attention from the press of the nation as the Teapot Dome is now, is heard in the death of a Chinaman at Green River this week, China Joe, a survivor of the riots here, which sent many Chinamen to their last resting place and sent hundred more fleeing from this city, then a mining camp. China Joe was an interesting and historical figure in Sweetwater county. He was brought to Rock Springs in 1885 by the Union Pacific to work in No. 3 mine. At the time of his death, which was caused by apoplexy, he was 80 years old. At the time of the riot he hid in a bake oven, where he remained for three days, after which, under the cover of darkness he fled to Green River, where he was given protection by W.A. Johnson, pioneer of the county, who died many years ago. Since going to Green River China Joe raised and sold vegetables in the county seat, and was one of the best known Orientals of the county. He was buried in the Rock Springs Chinese cemetery last Tuesday, a number of his fellow countrymen attending the obsequies. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 DEATH ENDED LONG ILLNESS Popular Local Girl Died Late Last Sunday Evening Late last Sunday evening it became known throughout the city that Miss Elsye Schlacter had passed away following an illness of many month’s duration. For several weeks, during which time the sufferer made a determined fight against great odds, bulletins from the hospital were eagerly anticipated owing to the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her and the fact that the family was well known. During this time the end was momentarily expected by those who watched at her bedside, as it had been realized that to stay it was beyond the power of human will and ingenuity. For several days before the end came she was unable to retain nourishment, thereby gradually weakening her power of resistance and soon a gradual weakening of her vitality became noticeable and grave fears were held at many times that the end was close at hand. During the winter of 1915-16 when Elsye was a senior of the Rock Springs high school she met with an accident and to this may be attributed the inception of the long illness and the remote cause of her death Sunday which cast a gloom over Rock Springs. The accident occurred while she was coasting down the hill on Walnut street, starting as she often did from the back of her home and sledding out on the street a block north. This time her sled left its accustomed path and coming in contact with an immovable object caused an injury on the leg below the knee resulting in tuberculosis of the bone. Subsequently four operations on the leg were made in a heroic effort to save her life. After graduating and during her second year of training at the Wyoming General hospital she became a victim of Bright’s disease, due to complications from the injury which caused a weakened condition of the kidneys, this being considered the immediate cause of death. Every effort was put forth in her behalf, her parents taking her to Omaha specialists and keeping her in their care in an Omaha hospital for a period of ten months. Later she was taken to Holy Cross hospital, Salt Lake City, where she was confined for three months. Always, even in the face of the almost apparent inevitable, hope was held for her recovery, both by those who watched over her as well as Elsye herself, who even to the last made a heroic fight against the grim reaper. Life Sketch Elsye Marion Schlachter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schlacter, was born in Pittsburg, Jan. 11, 1897 and departed this life in Rock Springs Feb. 10, 1924, age 27 years and 20 days. When but a mere child, twenty-five years ago, she was brought by her parents to Diamondville, Wyoming, and five years later, at the age of seven, came with them to Rock Springs, where she has resided ever since, receiving her education in the schools of the city, graduating from the High School in the class of ’16. After graduating she entered the training school of the Wyoming General hospital and for two years, battling against physical odds, she attempted at different times to finish her training, making a fresh and determined start after each illness. But this she was unable to accomplish. Elsye leaves to mourn her early passing her father, mother, two brothers, Joe and John, two sisters, Olga and Viola, all of whom were constantly devoted to her during the years of her suffering. All are residents of Rock Springs. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the South Side Catholic church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and, with Rev. Fr. Walsh officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1924 WAS RESIDENT FOR 40 YEARS John Sharp Called to His Reward Last Evening John Sharp, a well known and highly respected pioneer citizen of Rock Springs for more than forty years, and one who has witnessed the growth of the city from a mere Chinese [sic] settlement to its present population, has gone to his reward. Although Mr. Sharp had not been in the best of health, due to an after-flu condition, the announcement of his death which occurred last evening shortly after six o’clock at the Wyoming General hospital, came as a distinct shock to his many friends and acquaintances. During the last year he has been subject to attacks of illness and late Sunday evening, after apparently enjoying a day of exceptional good health he was stricken with what proved to be the fatal attack. His already weakened physical powers were easily susceptible to the slightest change. From the very first it became apparent that his illness, which rapidly developed into pneumonia, was serious. Monday and Tuesday brought no change in his condition and on Wednesday he was taken to the hospital where all efforts known to medical skill were made to save his life. But all these proved unavailing and the end came Thursday evening. Life Sketch John Sharp was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, March 14, 1858. He passed away in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Feb. 14, 1924, being at the time of his death 65 years and 11 months of age. On July 27, 1880 he left his home, then in Derbyshire, and came to America with a sister and her family. After landing in the States he came directly to Rock Springs, where he has resided continuously ever since, returning to England in 1888 for a four months visit. He immediately began to work in the mines, becoming foreman for the Central Coal and Coke company, which position he held until early in 1911. In March of that year he went to Reliance and worked in the No. 1 Mine at that camp until Oct. 1918, when he returned to Rock Springs and took up employment with the Union Pacific Coal Company in the No. 4 mine as a hoisting engineer. This position he held up until the time of death. Mr. Sharp was married twice, his first wife passing away in 1899. Nineteen years ago he was married in Rock Springs to Mrs. Margaret Lalley, who with one son, Herbert Sharp, survives. One daughter, of the first marriage preceding him in death. Others left are two sisters and one brother residing in England and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Walters, who lives in this city. Funeral services will be held from the home, 302 Barracks, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. The Episcopal burial ritual will be used and the Elks, of which organization he has been a member for the past 20 years, will also take an active part. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1924 PIONEER CHINAMAN DIES AT ADVANCED AGE One of the most interesting and historical characters of Green River died Monday of apoplexy, brought on by advanced age. He is old China Joe, a Chinese locally respected and known over Sweetwater county. China Joe came to Green River right after the Chinese riot in Rock Springs in 1885, hiding in Rock Springs in a bake oven for three days, until he was able to get away. After coming to Green River he was given protection by W. A. Johnson, one of the town’s pioneers, who subsequently died. Joe then sold vegetables for some forty years. His age was uncertain, but evidently about 80 years. The Chinese residents of Green River took the remains to Rock Springs, where on Tuesday of this week, they were laid to rest in the Chinese Cemetery at that place. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1924 MARTIN CAREY DIES AT RASMUSSEN’S RANCH Word was received here as we go to press that Martin Carey, who is well known in Green River and Sweetwater county, passed away at the Rasmussen Brothers ranch south of this city on last Wednesday, cause of his demise is not known at this writing. The body will be brought to this city. At present burial arrangements have not been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 Services for Well Known Rancher Funeral services for Martin Carey, who was found dead on Wednesday evening of last week at the Rasmussen ranch, forty miles from Green River, were held Sunday afternoon from the South Side Roman Catholic church. Rogan’s Mortuary was in charge with Rev. Fr. Welsh officiating. Pallbearers were selected from the Grand Order of the Knights of Columbus of Rock Springs Chapter. J.M. Carey, a brother, arrived on Saturday evening from Ellis, Kansas, and was in attendance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 F.W. Brockmeier Died Yesterday Word was received in Rock Springs yesterday of the death of Fred W. Brockmeier which occurred yesterday in Green River, death being due to heart trouble. Fred Brockmeier, for the past five years a resident of Green River, came to Rock Springs nearly twelve years ago from his home in Villisea, Iowa. Here he resided until 5 years ago when he moved to Green River and went into business. During his residence in this city he was associated with the Owl Drug Co., now Miller’s Pharmacy, and it was during these few years that he made many friends in the city, who felt a keen personal loss in his passing yesterday. The body was taken last night, accompanied by a brother, who resides in Ogden, to his old home in Iowa, where services will be held and interment take place. His aged parents and several brothers and sisters reside in Iowa. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 Fred Highley Gone To His Reward Fred Highley, a resident of Rock Springs for more than 30 years, passed away last Sunday morning at ten o’clock following a period of ill health during which the last ten days prior to death developed into yellow jaundice. Mr. Highley was born in England, Nov. 5, 1873, being at the time of death 50 years, 3 months and 12 days of age. In 1891 he came to the United States, with his brother John Highley, coming directly to Rock Springs where both have lived since that time. During the greater part of his 33-year residence in this city he was a coal miner, excepting during the war when he served as night marshal and four years ago when for several months he was employed on the Lincoln highway. Last summer he supervised the building of the City Camp Grounds. The deceased leaves one brother, John Highley of Rock Springs and one sister living in Ohio. Funeral services were held from the John Highley residence at No. 2 Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 Death of Mrs. Alice Hansen Tuesday Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Hansen, aged 44 years, wife of Lawrence Hansen, were held from the Rogan Mortuary yesterday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church officiating. Mrs. Hansen passed away at her home, 220 Elk street, early Tuesday morning, death resulting from complications. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen were married nearly three years ago and for the past year have resided in Rock Springs where Mr. Hansen has been in the employ of H.J. Boice. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 Section Foreman Killed by Train Roji Sumitani, a Japanese, died Sunday morning at the Wyoming General hospital following injuries including a fractured skull received Saturday afternoon when struck by a passing train at Leroy. The victim of the accident was 44 years of age and has been in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad for the past 15 years, being at the time of his death section foreman at Leroy. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary Monday to Ogden, Utah, where funeral services will be held before being taken to San Francisco, Cal., and cremated. The wife and son accompanied the body. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Mary, the 28-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Franich, who reside at Blairtown, passed away Thursday morning after suffering with bronchial pneumonia for several days. Short funeral services were held this afternoon from the family home in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 Mrs. Grace Jamieson Died Last Week Shortly after the last issue of The Rocket had been printed report was received in this city of the death in Twin Falls, Idaho, of Mrs. Grace Jamieson, one-time resident of this city. Her death occurred Thursday of last week and on Saturday the body was brought to Rock Springs for interment. Funeral services ere held Sunday afternoon from the Congregational church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and Rev. H.C. Lynch, officiating. Mrs. Jamieson was born in Scotland more than 75 years ago. A greater part of her life was spent in Rock Springs, leaving this city more than a score of years ago to make her home in Idaho, returning upon different occasions to visit old friends. Mrs. Jamieson is survived by three children, two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Larson and Mrs. Frank Bronaugh, one son P.J. Jamieson. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 22, 1924 Body Brought to City for Burial Re-interment of Mrs. Mary Logan, resident of Rock Springs for many years, was made in St. Joseph’s cemetery in this city late Tuesday afternoon. The body of Mrs. Logan who died in Butte, Mont., in September, 1917 was buried in that city and the latter part of last week disinterred and brought to Rock Springs. Mrs. Logan was the daughter of James Sloan, who will be remembered by many of the older residents. He was at one time hoisting engineer at the old No. 1 mine. Mrs. Logan, formerly Miss Mary Sloan, came to Rock Springs in infancy and lived here until 1914 when with her husband, John Logan, who now resides in Rock Springs, went to Butte to make their home. Besides the husband five children are living, two of whom, Mrs. Oscar Olsen and John Jr., live in Rock Springs; James, who resides at Reliance, and Robert of Reno, Nevada, also a daughter, Mrs. Margaret McEnany. --- Green River Star, Feb 22, 1924 F. W. BROCKMEIER DIES OF PNEUMONIA F. W. Brockmeier, after a serious illness of two weeks, passed away at half past twelve on Thursday afternoon at the Emergency Hospital of this city, of pneumonia. Mr. Brockmeier had not been feeling well for several months, and two weeks ago his illness took a serious turn, since when he has been lingering between life and death. Mr. Brockmeier was 39 years of age and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brockmeier, of Villes, Iowa. He came to Sweetwater county 10 years ago and has conducted drug stores in Rock Springs and Green River during that time, he, up to a week ago, being proprietor of the Green River and Tomahawk pharmacies of this city. He was a member of the Masonic and Elk lodges and was prominent in business circles wherever he has located. He has a host of friends throughout Sweetwater county who will deeply regret his passing. The remains were prepared for burial at the Green River Mercantile Mortuary and will be shipped tonight to his old home in Iowa for interment. He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother and a sister, Mrs. Amos Paulin, of Iowa, who at one time was a resident of this city, and a brother, Harry, who resides in Evanston and who was with his brother at the time of his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 29, 1924 Young Miner Was Crushed to Death Valentine Potochinick, Jr., met death yesterday morning at 11 o’clock at the Central Coal & Coke Co., No. 2 Mine. The unfortunate young man, with his father, was at work when a large chunk, weighing nearly a ton, fell, striking him and breaking his neck. Potochnick was born 20 years ago in Jugo-Slavo. For the past 3 years he has been in the employ of the Central Coal & Coke Co., in this city. Those left to mourn his untimely passing are his father, mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, besides other relatives. Definite funeral arrangements are pending receipt of word from relatives in California. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 29, 1924 WAS RESIDENT FOR 33 YEARS Death of J.J. McDonald in This City Last Saturday John J. McDonald, a resident of Rock Springs for 33 years, passed away last Saturday evening at 5:30 o’clock at his home on West Flat, following an illness of several years duration. Death was due to tuberculosis of the hip caused by an injury sustained several years ago while riding horseback. During the years of Mr. McDonald’s suffering it was known among his friends and acquaintances that he bore his affliction bravely always greeting those with whom he came in contact with a smiling countenance. The word of his passing came as a distinct shock to his many friends. John J. McDonald was born in Seranton, Kansas, Sept. 17, 1883 and died in Rock Springs, Wyo., Febr. 23, 1924, aged 40 years, 5 months and 6 days. When but a small boy, at the age of 7 years, he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald, to Rock Springs, and here was spent the greater part of his life. Eleven years ago he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ella Sanburn, also, of Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, mother, 5 brothers, Jake, Ben, Walter, Charles and William, one sister, Mrs. Hattie McKenny. His brothers, with the exception of Jake McDonald, who resides in Superior, and sister together with his mother now reside in Seattle, Wash. Funeral Services Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. R. Emmet Abrahams of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. The Fraternal Order of Eagles, of which the deceased was a member, gave their funeral ritual. Interment was in Mt. View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 29, 1924 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the Rogan Mortuary for Baby Jolley, an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolley of Megeath. The infant was born on Tuesday and lived but a short time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 29, 1924 Skeleton Found In Cave Near Hudson While out hunting last Saturday, two Hudson boys discovered a cave in the vicinity of that town in which they found the bones of two human beings that had been lying there for perhaps over a hundred years, says the Lander Journal. Two skulls and a number of crude weapons were taken out of the cave and are on display at the drug store at Hudson. One of the weapons was a knife with a blade of steel and a crude home made handle. Twenty-five articles altogether found in the cave are on display in the window of the Hudson drug store. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 29, 1924 Evanston City Marshal Meets Untimely Death Daniel W. Eastman, city marshal of Evanston, met an untimely death Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock. He had gone to the coal shed for coal and in stopping over to fill the bucket his revolver fell from its scabbard and was discharged. The bullet entered his left lung near the heart. His wife heard the shot and rushed to the window in time to see him fall. Death came almost instantly. Mr. Eastman had been city marshal for a number of years. He is survived by his widow, a son and two daughters, and a number of brothers and sisters. --- Green River Star, Feb 29, 1924 F. W. BROCKMEIER IS LAID TO REST The remains of F. W. Brockmeier, who died last Thursday, were conveyed to his native town, Villisca, Iowa, last Friday evening. The remains were followed to the depot by the Shriners and members of the other Masonic bodies. Mr. Harry Brockmeier, brother of the deceased, and his wife, of Evanston, accompanied the remains to Iowa. The funeral took place on Monday and the deceased was laid to rest in the cemetery of his native town amidst sorrowing friends and relatives. --- Green River Star, Feb 29, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We send our thanks to the friends and business associates of our son and brother F. W. Brockmeier for their kindness and help to him during his sickness and death. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. BROCKMEIER and Family. --- Green River Star, Feb 29, 1924 MANILA NEWS NOTES By Correspondent William and Edward Boren returned Saturday from Vernal where they were when the death of their father occurred. The funeral of Mrs. Myrtle Ainge was held at Manila, Thursday, February 21st. An unusually large number of people attended. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 BOOKER GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE District Court Now in Session at the County Seat Hon. John R. Arnold, judge of the Third Judicial district opened the regular March term of the district court at Green River, serving in the place of District Judge V.J. Tidball, who was detained at Rawlins with an elongated session of court. A number of criminal and civil cases were disposed of including that of State vs. E.J. Booker, negro, who recently shot and killed his paramour at Green River. The defendant was sentenced to prison for life. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 FOUND DEAD IN BASEBALL PARK Poison Liquor Responsible for Death of Jack Carr Jack Carr, for 20 years a resident of western Wyoming, where he has been employed by a score or more sheep outfits in various capacities, and who arrived in Rock Springs from Granger the first of the week, was found cold in death in the baseball park last Wednesday noon by four boys, who at once reported their gruesome find to Patrolman James Harris, who in turn notified Coroner Rogan’s office. The coroner being out of the city, Justice of the Peace Highley acted in his place and conducted an investigation. The body was found lying face down under the grandstand, where he had died the evening before or during the night, as, as people residing nearby had observed a man under the grandstand the night before. There were no marks of violence on the body, which was taken to the Rogan mortuary. A post-mortem revealed that poison liquor had brought death, the unfortunate fellow, well-liked by all with whom he come into contact, having been intoxicated ever since coming to the city. At the time his body was found, the authorities were searching for him, after charges had been lodged by several business places that Carr had issued checks without funds to cover. A checkbook was found on his person with stybs partly filled out, totaling $50. A purse containing 11 cents, a letter addressed to him from Kemmerer by Charles Thompson, and another unopened letter, addressed to James Morgan, with the check book were all that was found on his person. Carr arrived in the city a few days previous to his death, and proceeded to cash checks, spending the money for moonshine. He had no trouble in securing money, as his credit and reputation always had been good, other than an occasional spree, after spending weeks in the hills. To show his spirit of honesty, from the proceeds of one of his spurious checks he paid a local man a dollar that he had borrowed some time ago, and which loan the local man had forgotten. But the fiery liquid that proved his undoing so affected him that to acquire more and more of the deadly stuff, he resorted to issuing checks, something he never would have done had he been himself. Coroner Rogan conducted an inquest Wednesday evening, when the witnesses, George Kreschbaum, John Budak, Wesley Lee and Jim Doak, told of the circumstances of finding the body. Also, a physicians report was given following an autopsy, which caused a verdict of death from alcoholism to be returned by the jury. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. PERRY BOWLSBY OF DANIEL Mrs. Perry Bowlsby of Daniel, aged 54 years, died at the local hospital Wednesday afternoon, having entered that institution for treatment for complications of diseases five days previously. Her husband, who survives her, is a pioneer of the Daniel country. Services will be held at the Sprowell mortuary tomorrow at 3 p.m. Rev. Lynch in charge and interment will be in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 Ptomaine Poison Fatal to Woman Late last Friday afternoon it became known that Mrs. Fred Robertson, resident of this city for nearly 20 years, had passed away at the Wyoming General hospital, death being due to poisoning from food. The announcement of her death came as a distinct shock to her family and many friends as it was not generally known that she was ill. Mrs. Robertson was born 48 years ago in Denmark. She grew to woman hood and was married to Fred Robertson in her native land. In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Robertson with three children crossed the Atlantic and came to America, settling first in Minnesota. Here they lived for 2 years and then came to Rock Springs, residing in and around this city with her husband and children ever since. Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband and six children, two sons and 4 daughters. Her sons are Pete and Thomas, her daughters, Mrs. Harry Peterson, Grace, Florence and Hazel. All reside in Rock Springs with the exception of Mrs. Peterson who lives in St. Paul, Minn., and who was unable, because of sickness in her own home, to attend the funeral services. Also, two sisters and one brother in Denmark. Funeral Services Funeral services were held from the home on West Flat at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. At 2:30 services were at the congregational church, Rev. H.C. Lynch officiating, both at the house and at the church. Interment was in Mt. View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF MOTHER OF A LOCAL PHYSICIAN Mrs. E.A. Messinger, sister of Dr. A.G. Denel, arrived in Rock Springs, accompanying the body of their mother who died last Friday in Idaho. The body was taken to the Sprowell mortuary, where it lay in state for 24 hours, after which the sad journey was continued to Rockwell City, Ia., the old home of deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 Death of Little William Hansen William Hansen, 14 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Parr, passed away at the family home last Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, following an illness of only two days duration. On Thursday afternoon the child became ill and from the first it was felt that his illness was of a serious nature, which proved from the beginning to be spinal meningitis. Although no encouragement was given yet those who watched at his bedside never gave up hope until the end came. Funeral services in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating, were held from the home on Second street Monday afternoon at two o’clock. William was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Parr, and also, Mrs. Anton Hansen, all of Rock Springs, besides his father, mother and grandparents, little Billy leaves a sister, Blanche. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Alice, 3-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cornford, of West Flat, passed away at the home of her parents last evening, after suffering several days with pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan mortuary at the L.D.S. Church, 3 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. JACK Word was received in Rock Springs on Monday of the death of Mrs. Jack in Hanna, the mother of Mrs. J.M. Anderson and Robert Jack of this city. Mrs. Anderson was at her mother’s bedside at the time of death but Mr. Jack did not reach there until later. Funeral services were held during the week in Salt Lake City where interment took place. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF MINER Funeral services were held this morning at the North Side Catholic church for Felix Engitis, who died last Wednesday morning. Death was due to kidney trouble. Deceased was 40 years of age and a native of Jugo-Slavia. He was a member of the U.M.W. of A. and was employed at E Plane. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF LITTLE SON OF MR. AND MRS. REES John William, the 7-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rees of Megeath, passed away Sunday morning at the home of his parents, death resulting from pneumonia. For a month preceding death the little child had not been well, the beginning of his illness being due to whooping cough, which later developed into pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the home of the little one’s grandmother, Mrs. M.L. Webster, the mother of Mrs. Rees, on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Mrs. F.M. Beamer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 FUNERAL FOR INFANT Funeral services for Andrew, 7-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miska, who reside on East Flat, were held this afternoon from the North Side church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. The child passed away Wednesday evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 7, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Stanley, 7 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Milonas of Megeath, died at the home of his parents early yesterday morning. Death was caused by stomach trouble. Funeral services were held this morning from the Sprowell mortuary, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. --- Green River Star, Mar 7, 1924 Mrs. E. M. Bromley, 81 years of age, passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. N. E. Brewer, of this city, on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Bromley whose home was in Echo, Utah, has been living for some time with her granddaughter. Her daughter Mrs. Summers, of Roy, Utah and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bromley were present as she quietly passed away. The remains will be taken to Echo tomorrow morning on No. 67 for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 14, 1924 FALL OF ROCK FATAL TO RELIANCE MINER Fall of rock at the Union Pacific mine, Reliance, Wednesday proved fatal to Charles Zor, miner. He had been employed only three days prior to the accident, coming here recently from Superior. He was unmarried, 34 years of age and was a native of Jugoslavia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Slovenski Dom and later at the North Side Catholic church, in charge of the Sprowell mortuary and Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 14, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Delgato of Megeath was interred from the Sprowell mortuary yesterday afternoon. The infant was but a day old. --- Green River Star, Mar 14, 1924 MANILA NEWS NOTES By Correspondent Mrs. William Riggs gave birth last Monday to a boy, which lived but a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Bills left Wednesday for Riverton where they were called because of the death of Mr. Bills’ mother. --- Green River Star, Mar 14, 1924 Mrs. N. E. Brewer returned Tuesday from Echo, Utah, where she went to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. E. M. Bromley. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 21, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. AUG. MEILING Former Local Matron Died in California Home Report was received in Rock Springs last Sunday of the death that morning in Hollywood, Cal., of Mrs. August Meiling, former and well known Rock Springs woman. Mrs. Meiling had been in poor health for a year prior to death, suffering as she did at that time a stroke of paralysis, which left her practically an invalid. While her passing was not wholly unexpected yet when the news was flashed into this city where she was well known it came as a shock to her friends. Mrs. Meiling, perhaps better known by many as Mrs. James Carr, was formerly Miss Jennie Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson. She was born in Maryland 58 years ago. When a child she came with her parents and brother, J.M. Anderson, familiarly known during his life in Rock Springs as Jack, to Carbon county, where the family lived a few years, coming then to Rock Springs, where the deceased grew to womanhood. In early life she was married to James Carr in Rock Springs and to this union were born six children, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Bert Braziner, Canada; Mrs. Roy Douglas, San Pedro, Calif.; Mrs. Harry Palmer, Salt Lake City; John, Mackey, Idaho, and James, who lives near Hollywood. Several years later after the death of Mr. Carr she was again united in marriage in this city to August Meiling, proprietor of the Valley House on North Front street, who, also survives her. For several years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Meiling continued to reside in Rock Springs, leaving about five years ago to reside in California. During the summer and early fall of 1922 Mrs. Meiling visited in Rock Springs, returning to her California home in October of that year. This was her last visit to her old friends. The passing of Mrs. Meiling marked the passing of an entire family, her parents having preceded her in death, and her brother, J.M. Anderson, having gone to his reward nearly ten years ago. Mrs. Meiling was of the Christian Science faith and it is likely that the funeral held from her late home in Hollywood this afternoon is conducted by that church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 21, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Report from Granger is that the 10-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bagley of that place, died last Friday from pneumonia. Funeral services and interment were in Granger. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 21, 1924 EDWARD S. BROOKS CALLED BY GRIM REAPER MONDAY Vice-President and General Manager of Union Pacific Coal Company Succumbed to Heart Attack Although bulletins from the Wyoming General hospital, issued daily, held scant hope for the recovery of Edward Sidney Brooks, stricken Friday morning, February 29, with heart affliction, announcement of his death, which occurred last Monday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock, came as a distinct shock, not only in Rock Springs, but at many points across the intermountain west, where he had become to be one of the most widely known figures in the coal mining industry during a 40-years connection with the industry in this and other fields. Mr. Brooks had been in fair health prior to being stricken with myocarditis about 9 o’clock on the morning of February 29, the affliction coming upon him very suddenly. He was at once removed to the Wyoming General hospital, where everything known to medical skill was brought into action in an endeavor to save his life. For 10 days he hovered between life and death, at many times showing marked improvement in condition, but each time suffering a relapse that reduced his physical resistance more and more. Finally, two days before his death he lapsed into a comatose state, in which condition he remained until the end. Near at hand at the time were the bereaved widow and two brothers, besides two of his children, all of whom had steeled themselves against the inevitable. An Eventful Career Edward Sidney Brooks was born at Fort Smith, Ark., February 22, 1868, being 66 years of age at the time of his demise. His parents were Edward James Brooks and Belle Deane Brooks, both from old-line Southern families. Edward Sidney resided at Fort Smith until he was about 20 years old, attending the schools of that place. One of his teachers was the father of Carl Gray, now president of the Union Pacific System, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Gray having attended the same school. In 1878 his parents and the family removed to Denver, then one of the frontier towns of the west, and shortly thereafter young Edward became a railroad fireman for the South Park railway. Even in this humble position the president of the railroad was attracted to him, and this interest is responsible for his becoming identified with coal mining. Calling him to his home, the railroad president offered young Brooks $250 if he would guide a party of coal prospectors into the Gunnison river district, and if the trip was successful he would double the amount. Ambitious, as he always was, young Brooks piloted the party in the dead of winter, with 13 feet of snow to impede progress. But he succeeded. He was put in charge of the operations, and this was his first experience in coal mining. Shortly after the Union Pacific bought the mine and that marked the beginning of his employment by that concern, of which he was vice president and general manager at the time of his death. In 1885 he became sales representative for the commercial department, with headquarters in Omaha, and his duties took him from that point to the coast selling Rock Springs and Carbon coal. He held many different positions with the company, mostly in exploratory work and pioneered several fields. Went to the Klondike In 1897 he was sent to Hanna as superintendent of mines. It was in the nineties that he held his only public office, that of state mine inspector. The lure of Alaska in the gold rush of 1897 was irresistible and he remained there for a year, gaining experience, but little remuneration for his efforts. With him on that trip was John Holen, one of the pallbearers at the funeral Wednesday, as well as Fred Hoel, now a resident of Cheyenne. In May, 1898, he returned to take up the duties of superintendent at Hanna again, where he remained until 1907. It was while at Hanna that he met and later married Miss Mae Athen, a teacher at Elk Mountain. To this union were born four children, Eddie, Maybelle, Eugenia and Donna, the latter having preceded her father to the Great Beyond about two years ago, in her twentieth year, the loss of whom was a great blow to Mr. Brooks. Was in Mexico In September, 1909, Mr. Brooks went to Mexico to take charge of the Southern Pacific’s anthracite mines, where he remained for two years, when he returned to the Union Pacific and was sent to Tono, Wash., as general superintendent of the Washington Union Coal Co., where he remained until April, 1920, when he came to Rock Springs, to accept the highest office of the largest coal company west of the Mississippi, being named president of the concern. This he held two years but the president being needed at Omaha headquarters, and Mr. Brooks being needed close to operations, a change was made, and he was given the vice presidency and general managership of the company, and Eugene McAuliffe succeeded him to the presidency. Mr. Brooks was a member of the Masonic lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shrine; a member of the Centralia, Wash., Elk lodge. He was vice-president of the American Mining congress for Wyoming, also held the same position in the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute. He was president of the Rock Springs Golf and Country club, always being a prime mover in the social life of this city, as well as one of the stalwarts in advancing the interests of the city or its people. All of the family excepting one daughter, Miss Maybelle, in New York, attending Columbia University, were with Mr. Brooks during his last illness. Eddie came here from the Rensselaer Polytechnic School at Troy, N.Y., and Miss Eugenia came from Laramie, where she is a student at the State University. Two brothers, Charles and Don, both of Denver, also were here. These with the widow, have the deepest sympathy of their hosts of friends in their bereavement. Funeral Services Upon proclamation of the mayor, business was suspended in Rock Springs Wednesday afternoon, as a final public tribute to one of the city’s most eminent citizens, Edward Sydney Brooks, during which time funeral services were held in the auditorium of the Elks Home, which large as it is, held only a fraction of the hosts who paid their last respects to one who has figured so prominently in the history of western industry. Members of Masonic Lodge No. 12 of Rock Springs met early in the afternoon at Masonic hall, and proceeded in a body to the Brooks home, and formed an escort to the body, which was brought to the Elks Home at 2:30. The bier was literally covered with floral tokens from many sources, individuals and organizations; in fact, the entire front of the auditorium was banked with wreaths and beautiful blossoms. The services were most impressive, being in charge of Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, of the Church of the Holy Communion, of which Mr. Brooks was a devout member and regular attendant. A vested choir of 31 voices rendered several sacred selections, and the rector delivered a masterful funeral oration, wherein he paid respects to the sterling citizen that had passed to the Great Beyond. Led Christian Life Rev. Mr. Abraham laid particular stress upon to the Christian character of Mr. Brooks, his dealings with he fellow men and his recognition of the rights of the hundreds of employees of the company, all of whom he regarded as associates rather than servants from his high station in the industrial life of the community. The speaker referred to George Washington, at his greatest, not as the victor over the armies of England, but at Valley Forge, when, his soldiers barefoot and in rags, facing death not only from the enemy, but from the very elements, stole away and on bended knee, prayed to God for relief; that, said the speaker, was when Washington was at his greatest. By comparison, Rev. Mr. Abraham referred to Edward S. Brooks at his greatest when, kneeling in the modest little place of worship in this city, communing with his Maker on his bended knees, as he so often did, manifested the Christian spirit that guided him in his eventful career and his crowning achievements in public and private life. At the conclusion of the services the bier was moved to a point near the door of the auditorium, where the assembled throngs in passing out, gazed for the last time upon the face of one they had known so long and loved so well. His Last Request Then the casket was borne from the building by the pallbearers, all associates of the departed, to the hearse, and the procession started upon the last earthly journey of Mr. Brooks. Hundreds joined in the procession, seemingly loath to give up the object of their affection and respect. Four motor trucks were required to bear the floral tributes—not to the grave, but to the Wyoming General Hospital, where Mr. Brooks, while in that institution, directed that they should go, when realization came upon him that his life was ebbing. That was one of his most earnest requests, and one of his last. These flowers, to his fellow men in pain brightened the wards and rooms and impressed the inmates who were told of the request of Mr. Brooks, revealing once more to a degree, the wonderful character of him whose last thoughts were of the unfortunate. The burial service was conducted by the Masonic lodge, in addition to which Rev. Mr. Abraham delivered a short oration. The active pallbearers were Thomas Butler and R.B. Ober of Hanna; D.G. Thomas and Ben Dowell of Rock Springs, and Henry Wylam and John Holen of Superior. The honorary pallbearers were Messrs. John Hay and T.S. Taliaferro, representing the vestry of the Church of the Holy Communion; Mike Rainey, representing the shop employees; Charles Durham, the outside forces of the company; James Dewar, Robert Muir, A.H. Anderson, Ezra L. Emery, William K. Lee, Thomas Gibson and Frank L. McCarty, most of whom had served the Union Pacific Coal Co. between 35 and 40 years, and over this period had been closely associated with deceased. The ushers at the services in the Elk auditorium were brother members of deceased in the Elk lodge, and included L.H. Brown, C.P. Wassung, G.B. Pryde, Arthur Kenkell, Frank Tallmire, A.H. Doane, William B. Ross, and Stair Briggs, the latter of Hanna. F.P. Rogan served as funeral director. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 21, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT, MR. AND MRS. HODGE Funeral services for Donald, 9 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hodge, who reside on K street, were held Tuesday afternoon from the South Side church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and Rev. Fr. Welsh officiating. Donald was born in Rock Springs last June. Only a few days ago he caught a severe cold which developed quickly into pneumonia, resulting in his passing Sunday afternoon at the family home. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 1924 E. S. BROOKS DIES AT ROCK SPRINGS Funeral services for Edward S. Brooks, vice president and general manager of the Union Pacific Coal company, who was stricken with myocarditis nineteen days ago and died Monday afternoon in the Wyoming General hospital, were held in Rock Sprinsg Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Brooks was 66 years old and had been prominent in the coal industry of the state since he moved to Wyoming from Colorado in 1884. He was a state mine inspector in the ‘90s. Mr. Brooks went from Wyoming to Altoona, Washington, during the war as superintendent of the Washington Union Coal company, resigning that post after the close of the war to accept the position held by him with the Union Pacific Coal company at the time of his death. He was an authority on coal mining and vice president of the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining institute. Southern Wyoming coal operators, in session at Rock Springs at the time of Mr. Brook’s death adjourned to attend the funeral and all Union Pacific Coal company stores, offices and mines were closed as a mark of respect. Mr. Brooks is survived by his widow, two daughters and a son. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 1924 LESTER SWITZER DIES SUDDENLY OF PNEUMONIA As we go to press we regret to learn of the death of Lester Switzer which took place at the Wyoming General Hospital, Rock Springs, on Thursday evening. Mr. Switzer’s death came unexpectedly. He had been suffering from an attack of pneumonia but on Wednesday he was reported as getting better. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 1924 Chris Waechter received the sad intelligence the first of the week that his sister, Mrs. Mary Hinds had passed away on March 13th at her home in Los Angeles, California, from leakage of the heart. Mrs. Hinds’ family formerly lived in Laramie and were amongst the pioneers of that locality. In 1912 she was Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Wyoming O. E. S. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the people of Green River for the kindness shown us at the death of our Grandmother, Mrs. Bromley. Also the five ladies who sent floral tributes. MRS. N. E. BREWER. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 28, 1924 Sheepherder Found Dead in Wagon Pablo Chacon, Mexican, aged 41 years, was found dead last Saturday morning in his sheep wagon, 35 miles south of Bitter Creek. He was in the employ of the Cow Creek Sheep Company located in that vicinity. The last seen of Chacon was late Friday evening and when he failed to make his appearance Saturday morning, F.H. Spragg and A.A. Jebens, his employers, started in search of him. Upon entering the sheep wagon they found him dead and immediately notified Coroner Rogan. The investigation disclosed that during the night he had suffered a stroke of apoplexy and had been dead several hours when found. He was married, his wife residing at Thespiedras, New Mexico. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary to Tresipedras on Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 28, 1924 Untimely Death Local Young Lady Miss Mary Greene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Greene, residents of Rock Springs for the past five months, passed away at the home of her parents on First street, yesterday morning about 10 o’clock. Death was due to complications following an attack of influenza which she suffered early in February which made it necessary for her to give up her work at the Wyoming General hospital which she had taken up soon after coming to Rock Springs. Deceased was born Nov. 13, 1904, and came to Rock Springs with her parents from Atlantic City, Wyo., 5 months ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Church of the Holy Communion, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating. Interment is to be in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 28, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Robert Nelson, 2-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Turgillo, who reside on No. 4 Creek, died at the home of his parents Monday noon, following an attack of pneumonia. Burial took place in the city cemetery Tuesday in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. The family is of Spanish extraction. --- Green River Star, Mar 28, 1924 LAST SAD RITES FOR LESTER P. SWITZER Lester P. Switzer, son of Mrs. Katie Switzer of this city, passed away suddenly at the Wyoming General Hospital, Rock Springs, on Thursday of last week, as the result of a lingering illness which dates from December of last year. The remains were brought to Green River on Saturday and lay in state at the Green River Mercantile Mortuary from one o’clock to five under a guard of honor comprising members of the American Legion of which the deceased was a member. Following the lying in state the remains were borne on the shoulders of the American Legion members to the home from whence, on Monday morning, they were taken to the Catholic Church followed by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Rev. Father Schillinger said mass, followed by most touching address upon the life of the deceased. After the services the American Legion in uniform composed of sailors, marines and soldiers, followed by members of the W. O. W. who had the largest turnout of this organization ever seen in this city and of which the deceased was a valued member, led the funeral procession. While the weather was very disagreeable the attendance of friends was the largest seen in Green River for many a day, showing plainly the high standing of the deceased in the town in which he lived. Lester P. Switzer was born at Bryan on March 17, 1894, and has resided in Green River with his parents for the past thirteen years. At the time of his death he was car inspector of the Union Pacific Railroad Company at this point. He was one of Green River’s boys who went over seas where he was for fifteen months in the service of Uncle Sam as Sergeant of the 34th Engineers, Company F. He was a valued member of the W. O. W., Knights of Columbus, B. P. O. E. and the American Legion all of whom, as has already been stated, took part in the last sad rites. He leaves to mourn his departure from this life, his other, Mrs. Katie Switzer, one sister, Mrs. Francis Lewis, and three brothers, Lee, Bryant and Jack, all residents of this city and who have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in their great bereavement. At the grave a short service was conducted by Father Schillinger, taps were sounded and the firing squad gave a last salute to their departed comrade. Lester P. Switzer was a young man of great promise and words can but feebly express the grief of his many friends at his unexpected end. --- Green River Star, Mar 28, 1924 Last Saturday a Mexican named Pablo Cohsson was found dead in a sheep camp a few miles east of Bitter Creek. He was in the employ of the Cow Creek Sheep Company. At this writing the cause of death had not been ascertained. --- Green River Star, Mar 28, 1924 Kimble Bullock went to Burntfork last week to remove the body of his brother, Robert D. Bullock, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock, to Green River where it has been re-interred in Riverview Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 28, 1924 Mike Dacey, who for a number of years was a resident of Green River, passed away in Denver on Monday of last week and was laid to rest in that city the following Saturday. Mr. Dacey will be remembered by old timers of Green River. Both he and his family while residents of this city were held in the highest esteem by all who knew them. --- Green River Star, Mar 28, 1924 Mrs. Katie Daley died in Ogden, Utah, on Thursday, March 20th, and was buried on Sunday afternoon in North Platte, Nebraska. The cause of death was erysipelas. Mrs. Daley will be remembered by many Green River people as a sister of Mrs. Ed. Fisher with whom she visited here several years ago. --- Green River Star, Apr 4, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Natress were called to Salt Lake City the first of the week owing to the serious illness of Mr. Natress’ father. We regret to state that word has been received that Mr. Natress’ father died on Tuesday. --- Ogden Standard-Examiner, Apr 9, 1924 DEATHS News of the death of Edward Halsey, formerly of Ogden, was received here today from Rock Springs. Mr. Halsey died last Saturday of nephritis. He had been in declining health for several months. He was born in Ogden, May 15, 1898. The decedent moved to Rock Springs from Ogden nine years ago with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Halsey. His education was received in the schools of this city. During the world war he served in the navy, enlisting five days after war was declared. He served for 26 months. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Mary Angelovich Halsey; one son, Eddie, 15 months of age; two brothers, Rex and George, and two sisters, Mrs. Leland Johnson and Faye Halsey. Funeral services were held at Rock Springs last Monday with Bishop J. B. Young officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 DEATH OF CHILD Funeral services for Ruth, the 5 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Prince, Megeath, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. The child passed away on Monday with bronchial pneumonia at the home of her parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 Little Patient Called by Death Hazel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brooks, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the home of her parents, 112 First street, after suffering most of her life with ill-health, death being directly due to influenza with complications. Hazel was born in Rock Springs January 21, 1915, being at the time of her death 9 years of age. Her father, J. H. Brooks, a sheepman of Sweetwater county, and her mother, are well known in Rock Springs, the latter coming from one of the pioneer families of the community, a daughter of Mrs. Adam Cooper. Monday morning Hazel became seriously ill and from the inception of the illness no hope was held for her recovery, and she passed away the following afternoon about two o'clock. When death came Tuesday at her bedside were her devoted father and mother, three sisters and one brother, two sisters, Ida and Margaret, who are attending Colorado State Teachers College, Greeley, were unable to reach Rock Springs until after her death. Those left to mourn her early passing beside her parents are five sisters, Mrs. John Dickson, Mrs. Victor Gras, Ida, Margaret and Josephine, one brother, Isaac, all residents of this city, also an aged grandmother, Mrs. Adam Cooper, and many other relatives. One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the Congregational church Thursday afternoon in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. H. C. Lynch officiating. The church choir with George Cornford assisting sang "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" and "Asleep in Jesus." Interment was in Mt. View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 DEATH OF CHILD Faith, an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Toone of Green River, passed away this morning at the city hospital only a few minutes after its birth. Presumably the little body will be taken to Green River from the Rogan Mortuary for interment this afternoon or tomorrow morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds of Lionkol, passing away almost immediately after birth, was buried last Sunday from the Rogan Mortuary, interment being in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 Superior Matron Died Here Today The death of Mrs. Joseph Mueller of South Superior occurred this morning at the Wyoming General hospital. Mrs. Mueller was about 35 years of age and had been a resident of South Superior for over a year, coming at that time from Sheridan, Wyo. For several years she had been a victim of poor health and about two weeks ago she was brought to the hospital in this city where all efforts were put forth in her behalf but her illness of a long duration could not be combated. She leaves a husband and three children. Final arrangements are pending the receipt of word from relatives in Milwaukee, Wis., to which place it is expected that her body will be shipped tomorrow from the Rogan Mortuary for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all those who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Hazel. MR. AND MRS. J. H. BROOKS, AND FAMILY, MR. AND MRS. JOHN DICKSON, MR. AND MRS. VICTOR GRAS. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 Killed by a Train After Leaving City August Calvin, about 35 years old, was killed on the railroad Tuesday morning a short distance east of Laramie. On his person was found an unused railroad ticket from Rock Springs to Sidney, Nebraska, together with an identification card from the Pacific Steamship Owners' associate of San Francisco, a cashier's check from the First National bank at Erskine, Minn., for $25 and with more than $20 in his pockets. The body was so badly mangled that it was buried almost immediately after being transferred to Laramie. The supposition is that Calvin was either walking on the track and was struck by an engine, or fell from a car and under the wheels. How he came in possession of the railroad ticket from Rock Springs to Sidney is not revealed at this time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 11, 1924 SUPERIOR MINER VICTIM OF CANCER LAST FRIDAY Funeral services for Mike Babchok, Superior, were held from the North Side church Sunday in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. Mr. Babchok passed away last Friday at his home in Superior, after suffering several years with cancer. He was born nearly half a century ago in Austria but has spent the past several years in this country, in and around Rock Springs where he became well known among the miners. He was a member of the Slavic Society of this city, also the United Mine Workers of Superior. He leaves a wife and four children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 Former Residents Answer Last Call During the week report reached Rock Springs of the passing of two of the city’s one-time residents, Otto Rauch and P.C. Tittle. While both left Rock Springs several years ago, many of the older residents will remember them. The first, Otto Rauch, left the city nearly 20 years ago, but prior to his leaving he was associated in business with Hugo Gaensslen, now of Green River, At that time he left this city and removed to St. Louis, which city was his home at the time of his death, which occurred last week in Los Angeles. Mr. Tittle will be remembered by those who knew him as superintendent of the VanDyke Coal Company. At the time of his residence in Rock Springs he was a member of the Masonic lodge of this city. He passed away last Saturday at his home in Stockton, Calif. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA Funeral services were held yesterday forenoon at the family home in Superior for Parina, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Rauzzi, Superior. Interment took place in the afternoon in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Rock Springs. Rev. Fr. Welsh officiated with Frank Rogan funeral director. The little girl died early Tuesday morning at the home of her parents after a ten days’ illness caused by pneumonia. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. BEHRING Died While Sitting in Chair; Heart Trouble Mrs. Marie Behring, resident of Rock Springs for the past 19 years, passed away suddenly last Sunday afternoon at 4:45 o’clock at her home, 610 Eleventh street. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Behring had been out in the yard with members of her family, including a brother-in-law, Clem Behring, a brother of the late H.B. Behring, who was visiting the family en route from his Montana home to California, and a number of friends, taking Kodak pictures. She turned, went into the house and sat down and death came upon her instantaneously within a few seconds after taking her chair. Members of the family had known for some time that she was not in the best of health owing to an uncertain heart condition, but because of her exceptionally good spirits for some time death appeared at a most unexpected time. Mrs. Behring was born in Karnten, Austria, 61 years ago. In 1889 she came to the United States, where at LaSalle, Ill., that year she was married to H.B. Behring. Soon after their marriage they came to Rock Springs, where in 1915 Mr. Behring passed away after spending 10 years as a miner. Since first coming to this city Mrs. Behring was continued to make this her home with the exception of two years spent in Idaho. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Behring, all of whom survive. They are three sons, Anthony, Reliance; William and Benjamin, Rock Springs; and three daughters, Mrs. Harry Stollstiemier, Los Angeles; Mrs. J.M. Carr, Culver City, Calif.; Mrs. W.W. Wallburn, near Santa Cruz, Calif. All, excepting the latter were present for the funeral services Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallburn live on an island in the Pacific, twenty miles north of Santa Cruz, and it was impossible to reach them by wire. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, and with Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church officiating. Interment was in Mt. View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 MATT MUIR SR. GONE TO REWARD Pioneer Mine Operator Died at His Home Sunday At his residence on Walnut Street, early last Sunday morning, Matt Muir, a pioneer of this part of the country, passed away in his 68th year. By his death another of the links which binds the history of the state has been severed. Mr. Muir was born in Maryland of Scottish parents, and came west nearly half a century ago. He was one of the first to open up the coal mines in this district. He opened up and operated several mines which he ultimately sold to the Union Pacific and Central Coal and Coke company. For a quarter of a century he was an important factor in the coal trade and his spirit of enterprise has been a valuable element of the work of improvement in the coal fields. In 1879 he went to Leadville, Colo., where he was employed until 1880, when he returned to Rock Springs and again took up the work of coal mining here. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, a charter member of the Moose and a a member of the Elks, and was also one of the few surviving members of the Caledonian Club. He filled the position of county assessor to which he was elected in 1890 and was afterward re-elected. He also held the position of water commissioner. Mr. Muir was one of the courageous frontiersmen who dared to locate within the borders of Wyoming while the work of progress and improvement yet remained in the future and when there was little promise of early development. On the 22nd of September, 1881, Mr. Muir was married to Miss Christina Schald, daughter of a well known family in Maryland. There survive to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Reld of Megeath; Mrs. Art Rosene of Megeath, and Miss Chrissie of Rock Springs; and three sons, John, Pete and Matt, all of this city and nine grandchildren. Deceased was a well known figure in Rock Springs and he will be sadly missed. He belonged to the sturdy race which has made the name of Scotsman the world over the hallmark of steadfast loyalty and stainless honor. Funeral Services Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Walnut street home at 2:30 conducted by Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church. Immediately following public services were held from the new Elks home when the impressive Elk service was used. Three sacred selections were rendered by the choir of the Congregational church. Pallbearers were William Griffiths, Robert Jack, D.G. Thomas, H.H. Still, Otto Schnauber and C.P. Wassung. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 Double Affliction of Local Matron Following the death of her husband, Matt Muir, Sr., last Sunday, Mrs. Muir notified her only brother at Spirit Lake, Ia., of the sad news, and expected him to be in the city Wednesday to attend the last sad rites for her husband. Instead, on Tuesday, Mrs. Muir received a telegram notifying her brother had just passed away following a sudden attack of illness. This leaves Mrs. Muir the only survivor of a family of 12 children. The sympathy of the entire district goes to Mrs. Muir and her family in their sad hour of bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 Mrs. A.E. Hecker Died in Salt Lake Report reached Rock Springs last Friday of the death in Salt Lake City on April 4th of Mrs. Atlanta E. Hecker, former editor of the Union Pacific magazine with headquarters in this city. Death resulted from nephritis. The body was shipped to St. Louis, Mo., where on April 7th, funeral services were held and interment took place. Mrs. Hecker came to Rock Springs about the first of Dec. 1923 and remained until about March 15th last, which time she was compelled to give up her work. After spending three weeks in the Wyoming General hospital she was taken to Salt Lake City, where she remained until her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924 Dr. A.E. Lane Died In Los Angeles The death of Dr. A.E. Lane at Long Beach, Cal., last Sunday night is mourned by the medical profession of Rock Springs. Dr. Lane was one of the leading medical practitioners in eastern Wyoming and for several years practiced his profession in Laramie. He was a classmate of Doctors Arbogast and Lauzer in the University of Nebraska, class of 1905, and was a friend of Doctors Chambers and Goodnough, graduates of the same institution. Dr. Lane was a native of Cheyenne and served as a regimental surgeon in the Seventeenth United States Infantry during the world war. The remains were transferred to Cheyenne, where interment took place yesterday. --- Green River Star, Apr 18, 1924 A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eldrid Tune at Rock Springs Hospital last Friday, but the little one only lived a few minutes. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 25, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Short funeral services were held this afternoon from the Rogan mortuary for an infant son, who died shortly after birth this morning, of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carr, who reside on No. 1 Hill. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 25, 1924 Bitter Creek Man Killed in Utah Alfred Arellanes, former railroad employee at Bitter Creek, was killed in a railroad accident last Sunday at a point between Evanston and Morgan, Utah. Arellanes, according to railroad employees, was beating his way west on U.P. freight train No. 3640, evidently hanging to some rods between two cars. Because of the frigid weather and perhaps the man’s dozing off to sleep, he fell from his position down on the track. After several cars had passed over his feet, he was noticed by the crew and taken to the station at Morgan, where some of the men of that place gave him first aid. As Arellanes was riding on the first section of the train, the second section followed and he was taken to Ogden on this train and place in the Dee hospital. Arellanes was about 31 years of age and was married, according to a letter from his wife, written in Spanish and addressed to him at Bitter Creek. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 25, 1924 LOCAL MINER DIED MONDAY Wm. Davis Passed Away in Evanston Hospital The angel of death cast its shadow over the home of Mrs. William Davis this week and the circumstances were particularly pathetic. Her husband, William Damelos, better known in Rock Springs as William Davis, died at the hospital in Evanston, where he had been a patient for nearly seven months, on Monday afternoon at 12:30. The body was brought to Rock Springs and funeral services were held from the home, 201 H street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Greek priest from Cheyenne officiated and the deceased was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. William Damelos was born in Greece 36 years ago, and when but a boy came to this country. He was taken in charge by Dr. Ben Davis of Bellesville Wood, Mo., who reared him and whose name the lad adopted. When 18 years of age Damelos came West and located in Salt Lake, where he remained for two years. He then came to Rock Springs, where he has since resided. In 1909 he was married to Isabel Lindsay of this city. Two children were born of the marriage, Chrissie, eight years of age, and Elaine, two years. Deceased has been employed in the Union Pacific coal mines ever since he came to Rock Springs. In 1918, while at work in No. 8 mine he was struck on the head by a fall of rock, and although able to continue work until December of last year, he never fully recovered from the injury. He was a member of Local No. 4, U.M.W. of A., and a number of his fellow workmen attended the obsequies. What makes the case particularly sad is the fact that Mrs. Davis on Tuesday received word from Salt Lake that her father, her only surviving relative, is so seriously ill that he was unable to attend the funeral services, and her youngest child is lying at home very sick. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 2, 1924 POWDER BURNS FATAL TO BOY Distressing Accident to Richard Williams Sunday A most distressing accident that terminated fatally occurred last Sunday at 1:30 p.m. when Richard Williams, aged 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Williams, of No. 2, Rock Springs, sustained burns that resulted in his death at the Wyoming General hospital at 9 p.m. Monday. Shortly after lunch Richard, accompanied by his cousin, John Williams, aged 16, left his home for a golf course, where several others were working, in the vicinity of No. 2 mine. On the way to the course, the boys stopped at a dump pile, where Richard explained he and others had secured powder from old cans, which they would place in gopher holes and light. Both took some of the powder, Richard filling the front pocket of his overalls. They carried more, which had caked in their hands. Richard put some of the deadly stuff in a gopher hole and stooping over touched a match to it. The flare ignited the powder in his pocket, which itself caused terrible burns, but his clothing caught fire, and he started to run. He was intercepted by his cousin, who tore the burning garments from the lad, the while yelling for help. In doing this the cousin sustained a badly burned hand. Vint Faler, Charles Williams, Douglas Rahm and Ferrin Faller, who were working on the golf grounds, attracted by the cries of John Williams, ran to the scene, where they found the unfortunate victim in agony. They brought a car to the scene and little Richard was tenderly lifted into it and taken to his home, thence to the hospital, where everything was done to save his life, but without avail. Death relieved his sufferings the following night. Besides his father, who is connected with the Rock Springs Grazing association, Richard is survived by his mother, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home in Belmont Addition. The Episcopal burial service was read by Rev. R. Emmet Abraham and the funeral was under the direction of the Rogan Mortuary. Mrs. C.L. Agnew sang, “I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old”; also, the choir of the Church of the Holy Communion snag, “There Is a Friend for Little Children,” “Nearer My God To Thee,” and “Rock of Ages.” Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were selected from among Richard’s friends and were Jack Dewar, Shando Bascky, Farrin Faler, Cecil Cuthbertson, William Nelson and William Simpkins. --- Green River Star, Apr 25, 1924 Mrs. Gerald Barrett received the sad intelligence this week that her father had passed away on Saturday at his home in Burkett, Nebraska. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 2, 1924 MINER KILLED IN AUTO WRECK Two Others Injured When Speeding Car Overturned Joseph Sudar, well known miner of Megeath, was almost instantly killed last Sunday evening between 5 and 6 o’clock between the Aviation station and Fourteen Mile, when his speeding car, going upward of 40 miles an hour, suddenly swerved from the road and overturned. Two other passengers were injured, one, Nick Demich, who was riding in the front seat with Sudar, seriously. Sudar, with his companions left Megeath in his Nash car Sunday afternoon, with two other carloads of friends for a joy ride, and according to report Sudar put his car to unusual speed. In coming toward Rock Springs from Fourteen Mile, passengers in a Ford car, also coming cityward, who were passed by Sudar’s car, state it was going so swiftly that it made a streak of dust. They suddenly observed the car, far in the distance suddenly weave back and forth across the 25-foot highway, then a cloud of dust as it turned over, but the were able to discern a black object fly from the ill-fated automobile. This object must have been the driver, for he was found 35 feet from his car, with his face buried in the soft dirt. The eye witnesses state that he must have been traveling 60 miles an hour. Nick Demich, who is in the hospital, was interviewed by The Rocket. He told of the trip up to Fourteen Mile, and said Sudar must have been traveling 40 miles an hour, when the car suddenly began swerving from right to left. He warned Sudar to slow down; then, he remembers no more until he found himself under the car wondering what happened. Demich denied that Sudar was intoxicated, but admitted that all in the party of three cars had “had a few drinks” before leaving Megeath. The car was completely demolished; and so great was the momentum that when Sudar was thrown clear of the wreck, part of the steering wheel was carried with him. His death was no doubt instantaneous, as his body was a mass of bruises, his eye and head lacerated and many bones broken. The third party, in the rear seat when the accident happened, suffered only minor bruises, and when others came to the scene of the accident he started to run. The body of Sudar was brought to Rock Springs, and Demich was taken to the hospital, with a badly injured arm and injuries to his back. Sudar was about 30 years of age, and worked as a miner at Megeath. He was married only two months ago to the daughter of Louis Metelko of this city, at whose home funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, with Mike Radokovich officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 2, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT The infant son of City Engineer and Mrs. Ellis Hudman, born a week ago at the Wyoming General hospital, passed away this morning. Dr. Smith, Ogden specialist, was called in consultation with Rock Springs doctors during the past week, and all efforts known to medical science were used to save the infant’s life, but without avail. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 2, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Mary Lily Viglia at the South Side Catholic church, Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. The little one, only 8 months of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abel Viglio, died Monday from complications. --- Green River Star, May 2, 1924 Mrs. Bert Jones and Matt McCourt and their mother Mrs. Ed McCourt of Rock Springs, were called to Weiser, Idaho, Sunday owing to the death of a relative, Tom Gregogery.[sic] --- Green River Star, May 2, 1924 MANILA NEWS NOTES Mark A. Anson was called to Mountain View on account of the death of a relative. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 9, 1924 FATAL FIGHT AT SUPERIOR Negro Shot Son-In-Law Point Blank With a Shotgun As the result of a drunken brawl at Superior last Saturday night about 5:30 o’clock, William Posey, 41 years of age, is dead, and Jake Hawkins is confined in the county jail at Green River, charged with murder. Both are colored men who work in a coal mine at Superior. They had been drinking and a dispute started over alleged short-changing. Posey claiming that Hawkins had attempted to cheat him out of 25 cents. Hot words led to a fist fight, Posey proving the aggressor. After gaining the second wind another encounter ensued, in which Posey again bested his adversary. Hawkins repaired to his room and shortly thereafter appeared with a single-barreled shotgun, of ancient make, and approaching Posey, fired point blank when within five feet of his target, the charge striking Posey in the right temple and causing instant death. Posey is survived by his wife at Superior. He and his father-in-law, Hawkins, who did the shooting, had been working in C mine, and are said to have been on good terms previous to the fatal encounter. While Posey had not been considered a bad man, he has been on the losing end of trouble for some time. About a year ago he became engaged in an imbroglio at East Flat in Rock Springs, at which time he was shot in the jaw, although it is said that he was not at fault at the time. Coroner Rogan at once empanelled a jury and after taking testimony and looking over the ground of combat the jury held that Posey came to his death at the hands of one Jake Hawkins, and he was accordingly ordered confined in the county jail to await the action of the next term of the district court. The remains of the dead man were prepared for burial by Undertaker Rogan and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Colored Baptist church on M street, Rev. Randolph officiating at the services in the presence of a large gathering of friends of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 9, 1924 Tom Gregory Was Killed by Horse Local friends of Jack Gregory, for many years a resident of Rock Springs, with his family, will be pained to hear of the untimely death that befell his son, Thomas, aged 24 years, last Friday. The young man was riding a spirited horse, which became frightened and ran into a tree, breaking the rider’s neck. The accident occurred near Weiser, Idaho, where the Gregory family now resides. Deceased was born in Rock Springs, and is a nephew of Matt McCourt, and also related to Harry Whelan, who attended the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 9, 1924 Traveler Met Death East Tipton Tuesday William Petit, 65, traveling eastward from Sebastopol, Cal., was killed by a moving train two miles east of Tipton early Tuesday morning. It is presumed that the unfortunate man either fell from or left the train in a deranged state of mind and was run down by a passing train. Unconscious, he was rushed to the Wyoming General hospital, where he died the same day from his injuries. The remains are reposing in Sprowell’s mortuary awaiting instructions from relatives. Papers found on his person disclose he has two daughters residing in Minnesota and another in North Dakota. He had spent the winter with a brother in California. --- Green River Star, May 9, 1924 MANILA NEWS NOTES A funeral was held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Richardson who died suddenly. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 16, 1924 DEATH OF WIFE OF REV. J. W. RANDOLPH Mrs. Mary Randolph, aged 52 years, died at her home in Rock Springs last evening, following an extended siege of heart trouble. She is survived by her husband, Dr. J. W. Randolph, Sr., who is pastor of the Colored Baptist church here, two daughters, Mary and Addie, and five boys, Cyrus, John, Clinton, Mark, Hanna and Victor. During her lifetime Mrs. Randolph was an ardent church worker, and was held in high esteem by members of the church and her many friends in this locality, to whom the news of her untimely death will come as a distinct shock. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock next Sunday afternoon, and interment will be in the Rock Springs cemetery. The remains are at the Ace mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 16, 1924 D. T. GILMORE DIED IN EAST Operated First Motion Picture House in This City The shocking news of the death of D. T. ("Dad") Gilmore, which occurred early yesterday morning in Chicago, was received in Rock Springs about noon yesterday. Death was due directly to heart trouble, Mr. Gilmore having been in ill health since about January 1, last. He left Rock Springs for Chicago about two weeks ago to be with his sister, Mrs. J. D. Bolton, who visited with him several months ago in Rock Springs. The passing of Mr. Gilmore, who was affectionatley known as "Dad" to a wide circle of friends, marks the removal from the community of one of its most beloved and highly respected pioneers. Nearly 20 of his 69 years of life were spent in Rock Springs, where he established the first motion picture house, known as the Star Theatre, on Pilot Butte avenue, next door to the present location of the Rock Springs Commercial Co. He came here from Spokane, Wash., where he learned the then new branch of industry. In turn he operated the Alhambra Theatre, now known as the Rex, and the Lyric Oracle and Luna, finally taking charge of the Grand Theatre, which he managed up to the time of his illness. Thomas Berta, manager of the Rialto Theatre, received his early training from Mr. Gilmore, with whom he has since been associated. Mr. Gilmore served one term on the Rock Springs city council and was appointed police Judge by Mayor Bunning when he took office January 1. Illness prevented Mr. Gilmore from serving in this capacity. Deceased was never married. No particulars as to funeral arrangements had been received up to this morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 16, 1924 Local Matron Died Last Friday Evening Mrs. George Morrison passed away on Friday evening of last week at her home at No. 4, after suffering for several months, the cause of death being leakage of the heart. For the past month her condition had been considered serious with the exception of a week prior to her death when it was thought that she was gradually improving. Mrs. Morrison was born 38 years ago in Pennsylvania. In 1919 she came with her husband and family to Rock Springs where she continued to live until her death, Mr. Morrison being employed at the No. 4 mine. She leaves to mourn her passing besides the husband, one son and three daughters, the youngest being an infant only three weeks of age. Mrs. Frank Taucher of this city is a daughter. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Sprowell funeral parlors, Rev. H.C. Lynch officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 16, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Rea Ilene, 17-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fackrell of Superior, died at the hospital in this city Wednesday evening. The body was shipped this morning from the Rogan Mortuary for interment. Funeral services were held this afternoon. --- Green River Star, May 16, 1924 Mrs. J. L. Smith was called Monday to Council Bluffs owing to the death of her sister Mrs. Otto Mattke, who at one time was a resident of Green River, Mr. Mattke being employed at one time as night round house foreman. --- Green River Star, May 16, 1924 The funeral of the 2 month old baby of S. Martinz took place from the Catholic Church, Saturday morning. --- Green River Star, May 16, 1924 Mrs. J. T. Morarity received the sad intelligence on Saturday that her brother-in-law, J. Metcalf had passed away at his home in Albany, Oregon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 23, 1924 Finding of Body Reveals Brutal Murder Mrs. Helen Spear, 42, the white wife of a negro, is dead, the victim of a brutal murder which occurred at the couple’s home in Green River perhaps a week ago. The body was discovered badly decomposed, by neighbors yesterday. Death, to all indications, was due to strangulation—when the body was found a rope was fastened about the neck, and the body was lying face downward across the bed. Mrs. Spear’s husband, a one-legged negro, has been missing from the home for several days, and a search has been instituted for him. The body is at the Rogan Mortuary in this city, pending burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 23, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. KREBS Richard Francis Krebs, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krebs died on Tuesday morning last. Funeral services were held the same afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. Mr. Krebs, father of the little one, is the well known superintendent of the Rock Springs air mail station, and to both parents is extended the heartfelt sympathy of the city in their hour of trial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 23, 1924 Green River Man Typhoid Victim Anton Marcanada, 24, of Green River, died at the Wyoming General Hospital here on Saturday night last. Deceased, who had been employed on the railroad at Green River, was a victim of typhoid fever. Mercanada was single, and is survived by his father, who resides in California. Funeral services were held at the Ace mortuary last Tuesday. --- Green River Star, May 23, 1924 WOMAN FOUND STRANGLED TO DEATH-WAS IT MURDER Last Wednesday evening about 7 o’clock, after complaint of residents of the south side, owing to the detection of odor of decomposing flesh had been very noticeable coming from a small house occupied by Mrs. John Spear, Marshal R. C. Chamney was notified and broke into the building, and to his horror, found lying across the bed the body of Mrs. Spear, with a small bell cord knotted tightly about her neck. From the appearance of the body she must have been dead for several days. Mrs. Spear, who was a white woman, was married a little over a year ago to John Spear, colored, but of late months she and her husband have been living apart, he conducting a pool hall at Fossil. Mrs. Spear recently told neighbors that she had lived in Iowa, and that she was about to inherit $15,000 from the estate of her father in that state, which she expected to get very soon. The room in which the body was found showed no signs of having been disturbed and the door was locked from the inside, yet it does not look possible that the woman could have taken her own life. A general mystery surrounds the death of Mrs. Spear and startling revelations are liable to develop at any time. Sheriff Morton is thoroughly investigating the case, and if the woman has met with foul play, will use every effort to bring the murder or murders to justice. Frank P. Rogan, county coroner, held an inquest here yesterday, and the result of the findings was that death was due to strangulation by party or parties unknown. --- Green River Star, May 30, 1924 Word has reached here that Andy Hessnan, formerly of Green River, passed away recently at his home in North Platte, Nebraska. --- Green River Star, May 30, 1924 Word has been received here that Chas. Calahan died in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Calahan is well known in our city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 6, 1924 INFANT CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. FLETCHER PASSED AWAY Bernard Fletcher, 18-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fletcher, died at the family home here on Memorial Day, a victim of complications. Funeral services were held from the home on J street, Messrs. Sam Ward, Cecil James and Bob Fletcher, speaking. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher are members of the L.D.S. church in this city. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary and interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 6, 1924 DIED WHILE ON A MOTOR TRIP L.R.W. Hill, Rock Spgs Jeweler, Died in Rawlins News of the sudden death of L.R.W. Hill, which occurred in Rawlins, early Monday morning last, was received in Rock Springs the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Hill, who have been residents of this city for the past 16 months, left Rock Springs early last Sunday morning, planning to motor to Denver, where Mr. Hill’s mother resides. Deceased was not accustomed to the rigors of overland travel by motor, and did not arrive in Rawlins until late Sunday afternoon, when he was physically exhausted. Medical attention was summoned, but the sick man could not be removed from the Ferris hotel, where, at about 1 a.m. Monday morning, he died. He was a victim of uremic poisoning, and had been in poor health for some time. He had been employed as a jeweler in a local shop. Mr. Hill is survived by his widow to whom he was married only last Christmas; his mother, one sister and one brother, all of whom with the exception of the widow, reside in Denver. The body was shipped to Denver, and funeral services were held yesterday. Interment was in a Denver cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 6, 1924 Relative of Local Resident Killed in Idaho Tuesday Word was received in Rock Springs Tuesday of the death, on Monday, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, of Neal Simpkins, a former resident of this city. Simpkins, who was a deputy sheriff, was shot to death by an alleged bootlegger, whom he was attempting to arrest. Four bullets took effect and death occurred while the wounded man was being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. Simpkins was a cousin of Bob Simpkins of Rock Springs. He has been a resident of Idaho Falls for 31 years, going there from Rock Springs, where he lived form the time he came with his parents from Lennoxshire, Scotland, where he was born. He is survived by a wife and 11 children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 6, 1924 SUDDEN DEATH OF A STRANGER Died in an Automobile While En Route to Idaho Point A tragic death occurred in an automobile Tuesday afternoon about 4 o’clock a few miles west of Rock Springs, when Floyd Rigdon, aged 30, of Marlow, Okla., suddenly toppled over while riding along with his brother, Earl O. Rigdon, in a roadster, en route from Marlow to Idaho Falls, Idaho, to see his parents. Grief stricken, the brother hastened back to Rock Springs, taking the body to the coroner, after which he prepared to have it taken back to Oklahoma for interment. The saddest part of the tragedy was the duty of the heart-broken brother to telegraph the sad information to the deceased’s wife and three little children back in Oklahoma, who only last week bade their husband and father a fond farewell. Deceased was afflicted with tuberculosis, and decided to leave Oklahoma for Idaho for his health. All went well until the brothers arrived in this city, when Floyd said he felt sleepy and very tired. His brother suggested that they remain here and rest over night, but Floyd insisted that they go on. Without warning, when about three miles west of this city, the young man’s head suddenly dropped and he died without uttering a word, and seemingly, without pain. The body was shipped to Oklahoma later in the week by Coroner Rogan. --- Green River Star, Jun 13, 1924 WYOMING RANCHER BURIED AT OGDEN Funeral services for James Harvey Uhl, retired rancher, were held in the Kirkendall mortuary at Ogden, June 4, and interment took place in the Mountain View cemetery. The body arrived from Monrovia, Calif., where Mr. Uhl died May 29, from cancer. Mr. Uhl was well known as a rancher of Jackson Hole, Wyo., where he lived and carried on this occupation for 40 years. He lived in Ogden eight years prior to 1922, when he moved to California. --- Green River Star, Jun 13, 1924 ROCK SPRINGS JEWELER DIES SUDDENLY ON TRIP L. R. W. Hill of Rock Springs, in company with his wife were touring east last week, and while stopping over a day in Rawlins, Mr. Hill was seized with a sudden illness and passed away about 5 o’clock last Tuesday morning at the Ferris Hotel, death being due to uraemic poisoning. Mr. Hill was a jeweler in Rock Springs and was en route to Denver where he and his wife expected to spend their vacation with relatives. The remains were prepared for burial at the Rasmussen undertaking parlors and shipped to Denver his former home, for burial. He is survived by his widow, mother, sister and brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 20, 1924 J.A. STODDARD DIED MONDAY Well-Known Ex-Sheriff a Victim of Heart Trouble Announcement of the death of Ex-Sheriff John A. Stoddard last Monday morning served as a shock to the hundreds of friends and acquaintances of deceased, for many of them were unaware that he was ill. Death occurred at his home, 334 Rainbow avenue at 1:57 Monday morning, the direct cause being leakage of the heart. Mr. Stoddard had been confined to his home since two weeks ago today, upon his return from Salt Lake, where he had gone to consult with specialists, and who extended no hope for him. A large, robust man, of powerful physique, his malady never manifested itself until last February, since which time his condition has gradually grown worse. It was only after local physicians had told him that nothing could be done for him that he went to Salt Lake, where he received the same message. John A. Stoddard was born in Rock Springs, only 34 years ago, and was the youngest man, so far as known, elected sheriff in the state of Wyoming, taking the office when barely 30 years of age. Prior to that time he had served for a considerable period as marshal of Rock Springs, and was one of the most efficient and fearless peace officers in the state, with wide and varied experience. Since leaving office a year ago last January he has been employed as machine boss at No. 2 mine of the Union Pacific Coal Co. He is survived by his devoted wife and two daughters, Hattie and Jennie, to whom the sympathy of all is extended in their hour of deepest sorrow. The parents of Mr. Stoddard, pioneers of Rock Springs and Sweetwater county, preceded him to the great Beyond only a few years. Deceased is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Berna Shrum and Mrs. Frances Fye, the latter having been married only a few weeks at the home of her brother. Deceased was a member of the local lodge of Elks, under the auspices of which lodge funeral services were held yesterday. Funeral Services A tribute to the memory of deceased was paid by hundreds of friends and acquaintances, who assembled in the spacious auditorium of the Elks’ home yesterday afternoon for the funeral services. The improvised altar and the entire front of the auditorium were banked with beautiful floral tributes. The solemn and impressive Elks’ funeral ceremony was used, Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church officiating. During the services the Congregational Church choir sang several beautiful selections. The pallbearers were Pat Lepenski, Charles Gregory, John Rockey, Swan Swanson, William Lurch and William Atkison. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell Mortuary and interment was in Mountain View cemetery. During the funeral services the business houses of the city remained closed, out of respect for the memory of Mr. Stoddard. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 20, 1924 DEATH OF STURMAN INFANT Anton, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sturman, died at the family home on Eighth street, this city, on June 17. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 20, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Kemi, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Yamashita, who was born on Sunday at the local hospital, died the following afternoon. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary on June 16, and interment was in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 20, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors who so ably assisted us in the recent illness and death of our beloved father, husband, and brother; and for the splendid floral offerings. MRS. STODDARD and CHILDREN, MR. AND MRS. B. SCHRUM, MR. AND MRS. FRANCIS FYE. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 20, 1924 Pioneer of 1863 Died Here Saturday Mrs. Emma Tolton died last Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dave Hopkins of Rock Springs, after a lingering illness due to general debility. Mrs. Tolton was born in Jackson, Miss., April 1, 1860, and emigrated to Beaver, Utah, in 1863, following the overland trail in company with early day pioneers. She removed to Manila, Utah, in October, 1896, being one of the first settlers to enter the new famous Lucerne Valley on Lower Green river. Eight children survive the passing of a faithful and devoted mother, three of whom are residents of Rock Springs and five residents of Manila, Utah. The remains were taken to Manila Monday, where funeral and burial took place in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 20, 1924 Loose Prop Fell, Killing Miner Peter Genoff, 31, a Bulgarian coal miner, was fatally injured on Monday last, when a loose prop fell in the mine of the Colony Coal Company at Dines and struck Genoff on the head. The injured man was rushed to the Wyoming General Hospital here, and died at 12:30 Monday afternoon. Genoff has no relatives in this community. Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon from the Sprowell Undertaking parlors. The services will be conducted by the U.M.W. of A., of which deceased was a member. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 20, 1924 MRS. PHIL DUSALT DIES IN PORTLAND, OREGON Rock Springs friends were shocked to receive the news of the death of Mrs. Phil DuSault, of Hegerman, Idaho, which occurred in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, June 11th. Mrs. DuSault had been in poor health for some time, and went to Portland about two weeks ago for medical treatment, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Robert Muir, of this city. She had written to a friend only the day before her death, saying she was doing nicely and the news of her death was a great shock to her friends. Her body has been taken to Logan, Utah where the funeral services will be held on Sunday. She is survived by a little daughter, her husband having passed away about two years ago. Both Mr. and Mrs. DuSault were old time residents of Rock Springs and Sweetwater county and has many friends in this section, who extend sympathy to the little daughter, who is left an orphan so early in life. Mrs. J. F. Pierce and Mrs. Dora Love will leave Saturday for Logan, to be present at the funeral. Mrs. Robert Muir went from Portland to Logan with the body.—Rock Springs Miner. --- Green River Star, Jun 20, 1924 MANILA NEWS NOTES (By Correspondent) Mrs. Emma R. Tolton, of Manila, died at Rock Springs, Saturday June 14th. Mrs. Tolton’s health had been failing for some time but the end came rather suddenly. Funeral services will be held at Manila, Monday June 16th. --- Green River Star, Jun 20, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Herriot Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Riddle and Mrs. Walter Edwards, all of McCammon, Idaho, were here this week, to attend the funeral of John Stoddard of Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jun 27, 1924 Word has been received that Roland Balantyne, of Ogden, passed away. Mrs. Ballantyne was formerly Miss Ella O’Neill of Green River. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jul 1924 On May 31st, Florence Gaskell, aged 14, died at the Hanna hospital of complicated illnesses. Services were held at St. Mark’s Episcopal church by S.L. Morgan. Pallbearers were members of the Hanna school, namely, Grace Moore, Eileen Lucas, Edith Whiles, Annie Meekin, Alice Harrison and Edna Clark. The entire community is in sympathy with the bereaved mother, sister and brothers in their sad loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 4, 1924 KITE STRING ON WIRE WAS FATAL Winton Youth Met Terrible Death Sunday Evening A most unusual fatal accident occurred at Winton last Sunday evening about 6:30 o’clock, when Chester Tynsky, a 16-year-old youth, was electrocuted, 36,000 volts from a transmission wire passing into his body. The youth was flying a kite, in company with Pete and Nick Tomisich and Joe Junior. The kite string used was a fine copper wire instead of the usual string, and in flying the kite the copper wire came into contact with the transmission line. According to Charles Matthews, who was an eye witness, a flame issued from the body of the youth with the contact, which was followed by smoke. The boys who were with the unfortunate youth declare young Tynsky talked after the shock, his last words being, “Boys, I’m electrocuted.” Dr. M.M. Cody, Winton physician, was hurriedly summoned, and for one and half hours everything possible was done to resuscitate the youth, but without avail, death having ensued shortly after the contact. Young Tynsky was an orphan, and worked as a loader in the Winton mine. He is survived by two brothers, Ed and Sylvester Tynsky, local miners. The danger of kit flying in the local mining camps, served with electricity by high powered transmission wires, has been impressed upon the residents of the camps, according to coal company officials, who warn against it, even with ordinary string to hold the kites. Several cases are reported of kites becoming tangled over the transmission wires, with the kite string hanging down to the earth. When rain falls and this string becomes wet, it grounds the current, and if touched by human hands fatal accident would be the result. Entire operations in several of the mines have been suspended from this cause in the past, until the source of trouble was located. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 4, 1924 HEART TROUBLE PROVVED FATAL L.U. Bonatto, Pioneer of 30 Years, Died Saturday Lucca U. Bonatto, for 30 years a resident of the Rock Springs district, died very suddenly at his home in Blairtown, last Saturday morning, following ill health over a lengthy period, but which became acute very suddenly. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Deceased of late had conducted a store at Blairtown, since giving up work at his trade, that of baker. Mr. Bonatto was very well known throughout the local district and popular. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the Christopher Columbus society, of which deceased was a beloved member. The order marched in a body to the last resting place of their comrade. The funeral was conducted at the South Side Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Welsh officiating, with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. The Columbus society conducted the ceremonies at the grave. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 11, 1924 PIONEER OF 40 YEARS IS DEAD Joseph Baker Passed Away at His Home Sunday Many friends of Joseph Baker of this city were shocked to learn the forepart of the week that death had ended his eventful career. Mr. Baker, who was 64 years of age, died Sunday morning, following a prolonged illness which has extended over the past few years. Death was attributed directly to dropsy. Mr. Baker was born in England in 1860, migrating to America in 1884. He came almost directly to Rock Springs, and was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company for approximately 35 years. He served as bus driver for that company during most of the 35 years, resigning finally to accept a position with the railroad company here. He continued to work for the railroad for almost three years, when failing health made him resign, and for the past two years he has been unable to work steadily. He is survived by his widow, six daughters, and four sons, all of whom are residents of Rock Springs. His daughters are Mrs. Arthur McTee, Mrs. Albert Hardin, Mrs. Robert Oliver, Mrs. John Balkie, Mrs. Dave Wilson and Miss Vera Baker. His sons are Clarence, Joseph, Walter and Fred Baker. Funeral services were conducted at the family home on M street, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating. The local Red Men lodge, of which Mr. Baker was a member during his lifetime, attended the services in a body. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell mortuary, and interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 18, 1924 INQUEST OVER BODY OF FISHER Walker’s Act Was Justifiable Is Verdict of the Jury “---Deceased came to his death as the result of a wound caused by a bullet fired from a 33-cal. Winchester rifle in the hands of Jasper Walker, who at the time was serving as a member of a posse of Sheriff A.G. Morton, organized to capture and arrest C.M. Fisher, and that the act was justifiable for the reason it was done in self defense when Jasper Walker was lawfully attempting to arrest C.M. Fisher. “A.C. OHLSEEN, “ED CRIPPPA, “ROBERT KNOX.” Such was the verdict of the jury called by Coroner Rogan last evening at 7 o’clock to investigate the death of C.M. Fisher near Gunn early Wednesday morning, following his sensational attempt to abscond with the semi-monthly payroll of the Gunn-Quealy Coal Co. Coroner Rogan presided at the inquest with County Attorney Yates also interrogating the many witnesses that were examined. Physician First on Stand The first witness called was Dr. J.H. Goodnough, who was questioned in detail concerning the wound that brought about the death of Fisher. In this testimony it was brought out that Fisher, in a delirium at the hospital, bit his wrists repeatedly in an effort to sever the arteries to bring about self destruction. According to the doctor, just before dying Fisher evidently desired to say something, but in each instance he never got any farther than the word “Why.” Glen Wilson, teller at the First National Bank, was the next witness examined. He stated that Fisher came in the bank about 10:30 to receive payroll, which he (Wilson) had already counted out. Fisher carried a grip; he checked over the amount, announced its correctness, and then spoke about leaving the envelopes at Gunn, and after taking the satchel to the vault left the bank to get the, carrying a raincoat over his arm. He told of later finding $2100 in currency, which Fisher had dropped near Wilson’s desk. Knox on Stand Glen Knox, superintendent of the coal company, was next called, who related that he left Gunn in company with Fisher at 9:15 Tuesday morning. They parted upon arrival in the city and he did not see him again until he observed him in the bank, while he was consulting with the bank officials. Immediately after he observed Fisher leave, he hurriedly examined the satchel which Fisher left in the vault, and found that the money had been taken, whereupon, he spread a general alarm. He went into detail concerning the finding of the cache of carbide water, bread and canned goods that were discovered the evening before, and how the find aroused his suspicions that were so soon to be justified. He said that the total amount of payroll was $8,813.90, of which $8420 was in currency and the remainder silver. Dropping $2400 of this currency and leaving the silver, Fisher actually left the bank with $6,020 in currency. Mr. Knox added that Fisher had always been a trusted employee, until about 30 days ago when he discovered that his habits of late were not of the best. He also admitted that Fisher’s accounts with the company were short, but did not state to what extent. John Kulas, the next witness, told of being on a hunting trip Monday and finding Fisher’s cache in the dry wash when he jumped into it while pursuing a rabbit. He found three separate boxes which he turned over to Superintendent Knox, and which proved the undoing of Fisher. His next and only connection with the affair was when he answered his door at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in response to a knock from Frank Dona, who told of Fisher’s being shot, and requested that Kulas come with a car to take Fisher to the hospital. Sheriff Morton, the next witness, related in detail his placing guards to the number of nearly 30 to intercept Fisher in his attempt to leave the district. He said Walker had been given orders the same as all other members of the posse to arrest Fisher at all hazards. Walker Takes Stand When Jasper Walker was called to the stand by Coroner Rogan a hush fell upon the crowded hall, and scores of those in the doorway and street craned their necks to hear what they could of his testimony. Walker was greatly affected, as he and Fisher had been intimate friends and associates for several years. Walker is outside foreman at the Gunn mine and had been stationed about 8:30 Tuesday night near the cache in the dry wash to which Fisher was expected to return after nightfall. His story of events up to 1 a.m. the following morning were of no interest. At this hour he said Fisher came stealthily up the ditch where he was standing up. Fisher rounded a turn in the ditch and they were no farther than 15 feet apart, facing each other in the moonlight. Walker stated that he admonished Fisher to hold up his hands, as he was covered. He repeated this, as Fisher stopped. Fisher then slowly raised his right hand, in which an object glistening in the moonlight was held. He made no attempt, according to Walker to raise his left hand. “I then shot at him.” Said Walker. “Seeing him fall, I jumped into the ditch, and knowing he was wounded I proceeded to tear up my own underclothing to bandage him. Fisher fought me off with all his strength and tore up his bandages as fast as I put them on. I had sent Frank Donn, who was with me that night, to Gunn to get the car, which took about a half hour, and upon his return I placed Fisher therein and brought him to the Rock Springs hospital.” Walker stated that Fisher was dressed in the oldest, greasiest clothes that he could find. This clothing, as well as the rifle, revolver and cartridges were then presented in evidence, and identified by Walker. The brother of deceased, who was present, buried his face in his hands at this juncture, evidently being in great anguish and unable to gaze upon the effects of his deceased brother. On cross examination by Attorney Yates, Walker stated that other than asking for a drink of water, Fisher’s remarks were in response to Walker’s question, asking Fisher why he failed to throw up his hands to prevent being shot, “None of your damn business.” Fisher also said, while fighting Walker off, as the latter was endeavoring to relive him, “Get away and leave me alone; I don’t want to live.” In justification of his deed, Walker said that he had heard upon all sides during the day that Fisher was armed, and that he knew he had bought cartridges that morning. Frank Donn, who was a companion of Walker during the lonely night vigil, was the last witness called, and his testimony went to substantiate the story of Walker. The case was then turned over to the jury, of which Mr. Ohlseen was named foreman. After a deliberation of 15 minutes the verdict exonerating Walker was presented. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 18, 1924 BODY TO BE SENT TO IOWA FOR INTERMENT Arrangements for the funeral and burial of Clyde M. Fisher were delayed pending the arrival of Mrs. Fisher from Iowa, who arrived this morning. After a conference the relatives here decided to ship the body to Brooklyn, Ia., next Sunday or Monday for interment. --- Green River Star, Jul 18, 1924 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN CALIFORNIA Dr. J. W. Hawk received a letter this week from Dr. Charlotte Hawk who is residing in Hollywood, California, stating that on July 13th she attended the funeral of Mrs. John Lahoar. Mr. and Mrs. John Lahoar for many years were residents of Green River residing at the Lahoar ranch which is just across the river from the town. Several years ago they left for California where they made their home. Mrs. Lahoar, it seems, has been ill for some time and death was due to heart disease. She died on the ninth of July and was laid to rest in Hollywood cemetery on the 13th. The many friends of Mrs. Lahoar will deeply mourn her passing as she and her husband were held in the highest esteem by all the old timers in Green River who were intimately acquainted with them. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 1, 1924 Life of Boy Sacrifice Drunken Speed Orgy CHARLES JACKSON STRUCK BY AUTO Pinned Against No. 1 Bridge By Car of Victor Nurmi In one minute a romping, youthful boy, enjoying the utmost all the good things in life—the pride of his parents and the friend of every youngster in his neighborhood—and the next minute a battered, bleeding form, with a hundred tortures racking his body and life slowly ebbing away, the victim of a motorist crazed with liquor. That’s the tragedy that stalked into the happy, peaceful Jackson household in Rock Springs last Sunday evening, and took from them their five year old son, Charley Jr., leaving behind two grief stricken parents and a nine-year old sister. Had Victor Nurmi been sober, or had he chosen any other road leading up on Number One Hill in the city of Rock Springs, Charley Jackson might still have been bringing comfort and solace to his parents, and spreading cheer and happiness among his youthful companions up there on Number One Hill. But Nurmi was intoxicated and, as the coroner’s jury charges, was extremely careless, and some fate, beyond the limits of finite comprehension, directed Victor Nurmi in his death dealing, liquor-crazed, drive up on the bridge at the approach of Number One; and the same fate must have decreed that Charley Jackson should be playing innocently at this particular place, for it was here that Nurmi, driving a small coupe at a speed variously estimated at between 30 and 40 miles per hour, crashed into the defenseless youth, and pinning him between his car and a pillar of the bridge, crushed the very life out of him. Testimony adduced at the coroner’s inquest, held by Coroner Frank P. Rogan on Monday evening last, revealed that Nurmi, on Sunday afternoon had attended the Finnish picnic at Green River, where, it is believed, he imbibed too freely. Terrific Speed A few minutes before the accident, he was observed coming out of the Gem saloon on South Front street here, get in a Ford couple with a companion, and start away. As he rounded the corner of the Rock Saloon, two cit officers noted that he was going at a terrific rate of speed, and took his license number, intending to look him up and charge him with speeding. Within three minutes these same officers noticed a crowd gathering around Number One Hill bridge, and upon investigation, it was disclosed that Nurmi had failed to make the turn properly and had crashed into the bridge, pinning Charley Jackson between the car and the bridge. He was traveling at such a terrific speed when the crash occurred that ever spoke in one front wheel was shattered by the impact. Child on Side of Bridge Young Jackson, in company with Thurman Bydendorp, a playmate, at the time, were playing on the foot path of the bridge, entirely away from the main highway which traverses the bridge. Jackson, apparently believing himself secure in the space reserved for pedestrians on the bridge, remained in his position astraddle the wall of the bridge, but Bydendorp, noting the approach of the car, ran to the center of the road. It was directly at the place Jackson was stationed that the crash occurred. Close neighbors rushed immediately to the scene, and released Jackson. The young lad was tenderly carried to his home and a doctor summoned, who directed that he be immediately rushed to the hospital, where the several wounds were cleansed, and the youth treated for shock. He didn’t respond to the shock treatment, according to the attending physician, Dr. Goodnough, and it was but a short time before he passed away. Death, according to the doctor, was caused by a combination of shock and hemorrhage, as a result of his injuries. Harris Made Arrest Nurmi was promptly placed under arrest by Deputy Sheriff George Harris, and lodged in the city jail. Within 20 minutes after the accident Chief of Police Berta went to the jail to inform Nurmi of the seriousness of the accident, and found him sound asleep. Upon being aroused he was in a hostile mood, and resented the interference of the chief, who later found it necessary to use strong arm methods to subdue him. When the report of the young lad’s death was generally circulated, feeling ran high against Nurmi, and there was whispered consultations here and there and muffled threats of a lynching bee. To avoid this, Nurmi was rushed to the county jail in Green River that same eveing. Manslaughter Charge An information charging “manslaughter,” conviction of which carries a penalty of from one to 20 years imprisonment at hard labor, was filed against Nurmi on Tuesday by County Attorney Yates. Nurmi will be given a preliminary hearing in the near future, and if bound over to await trail in the district court, will be tried on the charge next November. At the coroner’s inquest Monday night, Chief Berta testified that Nurmi was so intoxicated shortly after the affair that he couldn’t “take two steps without staggering” and that he was “onery as he could be.” John Crittenden, Val Marcena, Tom Lewis, five-year-old Thurman Bydendorp, Jess Felin and Joe Davenport testified that the car was traveling at least 30 miles an hour as it approached the bridge; Dr. Goodnough told of being called and of dressing the injuries. He stated that the young lad, in addition to the many skin abrasions, and lacerations sustained, had been severely injured internally, and that these internal injuries contribute in a large measure to his death. Testimony of Companion Henry Makki of Superior, who was a companion of Nurmi at the time of the crash, testified that he was absolutely sober, and had just been invited by Nurmi, whom he had known intimately for a number of years, to go for a ride; that he failed to notice the youngsters as they approached the bridge, and that the crash occurred while he was looking out of a side window of the car; he was of the opinion that they weren’t traveling over 20 miles an hour when they hit the bridge and that Nurmi wasn’t so badly intoxicated that he lost control of the car. He admitted, however, that Nurmi had been drinking. The coroner’s jury, composed of Messrs. Joseph Fitchett, Joseph Dyett and James McWililams, fater a brief deliberation, returned the following verdict: “…that Charley Jackson came to his death by being struck with a Ford Coupe car being driven by Victor Nurmi, who was careless and drunk. We recommend that Victor Nurmi be held over for the District Court on the charge of manslaughter.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 8, 1924 BARKER VICTIM OF EXPLOSION Tragedy at U.P. Mine No. Seven This Morning Tom Barker, one of the best known coal miners and a highly respected pioneer of this community, met a tragic death this morning at Number Seven mine of the U.P. Coal company, where he was employed. The accident, which occurred shortly after he entered the mine, was caused when a charge of powder which he had placed preparatory to a blast, failed to go off, but exploded while he was investigating it. The explosion came with such terrific force that it almost severed the unfortunate man’s head from his body. No one was working near Barker at the time, and no other persons were injured. The body was taken immediately to the Rogan mortuary, where it is being prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed. Mr. Barker is the father of Mrs. John Stoddard, whose husband, former Sheriff John Stoddard, died but a short time ago. Mrs. Stoddard is grief stricken, and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to her in this, her hour of sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 8, 1924 Mrs. A.R. Sparks Died Here Monday Death relieved the suffering of Mrs. A.R. Spark, 522 A Street, last Monday midnight, after a prolonged illness from dread cancer. Deceased was 45 years of age, and a native of Salt Lake City, although having made her residence in Rock Springs for many years. She was preceded by her husband to the great beyond, he having been the victim of an accidental shooting south of this city about two years ago. Two sons and one daughter, all at home, survive their beloved mother, and to them is extended the sympathy of a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the family home yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of the Sprowell mortuary, and were under the auspices of the Order of Eastern Star of which deceased was a member. Rev. R.E. Burt of the M.E. church delivered the funeral oration, the obsequies being largely attended and the floral tributes beautiful and profuse. Interment was in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 8, 1924 RUNAWAY TRIP FATAL TO TWO John Slata and Mike Miller Killed at Sweetwater Two miners are dead as the result of a tragic accident which occurred on Monday evening last at about 7:30 in the Sweetwater mine of the Gunn-Quealy Coal Company. The men, John Slata, 27, of Denver, Colo., and Mike Miller, 31, of Roundup, Montana, were engaged in digging coal and loading it into a car standing on a track nearby. A spur track lead off the main track at about 50 feet above the spot where the two men were working, the rider, who states that the switch for this spur track had been open, started three empty cars down the track, intending that they should be placed over on the spur, but when the cars arrived at the switch they continued on down the main line. An alarm was sounded and the two miners dropped their tools and started up the slope, one each side of the track. As the cars struck, the car the men had been loading, they buckled, one car pinning Slata against the wall on one side, and the other pinning Miller against the opposite wall. Death, it is believed, came almost instantly to each man. In the 50-foot space that intervenes between the switch for the spur track and the face where the men were working, the cars touched the opposite walls in one foot of space, but by a strange whim of fate, both men were in exactly this position when the cars struck. Had they remained at their work both would have escaped unscathed. Miller, who started to work at that mine on August 1st, is survived by a wife and one child to whom he had directed a telegram that morning advising them to start for Rock Springs at once. Miller’s relatives were expected to arrive from Montana yesterday, after which funeral arrangements were to be completed. The body of Slata was shipped to Denver on Tuesday for interment. He was survived by a father and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 8, 1924 LIFE FILLED WITH TRAGEDY Archie Jarvie’s Death Ends An Usual Career The distressing news of a fatal accident to Archie Jarvie, at Virginia City, Nev., was received by his brother, John Jarvie, of Rock Springs, last Sunday. The first message was that Archie had been injured in a mine accident, and was in a critical condition. The local man, telephoned another brother, Thomas, rancher at Linwood, Utah, and the two were preparing to leave for Nevada when the sad message that Archie had passed away reached them. This ends a most unusual career, a life through which from early manhood, tragedy has dominated. Fourteen years ago, Archie Jarvie took his departure from Rock Springs, following the finding of the body of his father who had been ruthlessly slain, announcing that he would never rest until his father’s assassin had been brought to justice. Not one work has been heard of Archie during that 14 years until about six weeks ago he arrived in Rock Springs, unannounced, but still as determined to carry out the mission of his life as ever. He remained here for several weeks visiting with his loved relatives and old-time friends, all of whom urged him to remain here, but he stated that was impossible as he had excellent mining property in California and Nevada. He left Rock Springs July 20 last, and the first news received concerning him was that of his fatal accident, details of which were not given. His brothers left Rock Springs Tuesday morning for Virginia City, to get the body and bring it back to Rock Springs for interment. Atrocious Murder Fourteen years ago Archie was employed by the Hanks sheep outfit, and his brothers at other tasks, while their father, John Jarvie Sr., resided alone on the banks of Green River in the Browns Park country south of Rock Springs. The boys’ mother had passed away many years before, and the father had reared them until they were able to leave home and make their own way. Archie and his brothers often visited their father at his lonely place in Browns Park. It was on one of these visits that Archie found his father missing from the cabin, which had been ransacked. At once suspecting foul play, Archie, wild with grief, notified the authorities, and it was a week before the body of the elder Mr. Jarvie, with bullet holes in the head and body, was found, about eight miles down the river in a boat in which the body had been placed near the cabin, and set adrift. This was a week after Archie found his father missing. The safe kept by the murdered man at his cabin had been opened and all of his valuables had disappeared. It was this safe that the family ascribed as being the reason for the murder and robbery, the murderers believing that a considerable sum of money was kept in it. The only clue to the movements of the murderers discovered after the crime was that they passed through Bitter Creek, where they changed a $50 bill that had been the property of the murdered man. Archie at once fastened suspicion upon these two whose disappearance was noted prior to Archie’s visit to the cabin, and he took an oath that he would devote his lifetime, if necessary, to run down the foul assassins. He was then 23 years of age, and his search carried him to all parts of the country and into Mexico, lured constantly on by the belief that he was close on the trail. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 8, 1924 Funeral Services For Local Miner Funeral services for Joe Uzalack, miner of the local district for many years, were held yesterday morning at the North Side Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating, a large concourse of friends paying their last respects, including members of the Catholic Slavonian society, who attended in a body and marched to the cemetery, bearing the beautiful floral offerings. Uzalack passed away last Saturday at his home, 602 Tenth street, following an extended illness from tuberculosis and dropsy. He was about 40 years of age and is survived by his widow and three sons and two daughters. He was well known and highly respected throughout the local mining district. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 8, 1924 SHOTGUN USED BY A SUICIDE Fred Schnek, Stranger In City, Died By Own Hand A badly decomposed body of a man was found in a shack near the creek, in the rear of J street, on Monday morning last. An investigation revealed that the man, Fred Schnek, had committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun, which was found with the body. Little can be learned of the man, but it is known that he had been selling clothes in Rock Springs for several weeks. He rented the shack from John Bertagnolli, who, a few days before the discovery, had ordered the man from the premises and locked the door. All evidence points to the theory that the man gained entrance to the house by the rear door, employing a pass key found in his effects, on Saturday night, and that between 10 and 11 o’clock that same evening he committed suicide. A resident in that locality states that she heard a muffled report at about 11 o’clock Saturday night, but at the time believed it to be a blast, there having been some blasting in that vicinity previously. Effects discovered with the body disclosed that the man had some distant relatives residing in Germany. His age was estimated at about 45 years. He became a charge of the county and was buried by Coroner Rogan Tuesday morning in the local cemetery. --- Green River Star, Aug 8, 1924 Thomas Jarvie left today for California because of the death of his brother, Archie Jarvie, who had been visiting here before he left for California where he met his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 22, 1924 Death of Son of Mr. and Mrs. Piz Little Joseph Francis Piz Jr., two and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Piz of this city, passed away at the home of his parents at 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, following a brief illness from acute pneumonia. The little fellow had been in splendid health and was playing about as usual only a day or so prior to death, which was an extreme shock to his devoted parents. He contracted a cold, which soon developed into the fatal malady. Funeral services will beheld today at St. Patrick’s Catholic church at 3 p.m. Deceased is survived by his parents and two older brothers, who have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends.—Kemmerer Gazette. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 22, 1924 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MARY JESSIE ESQUIBLE Funeral services for Mary Jessie, three and one-half months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Firman Esquible, were held Monday afternoon from the South Side Catholic Church, with Fr. Welsh officiating and Undertaker Frank Rogan in charge. The little girl died Sunday morning at the home of her parents in Number One. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 29, 1924 SUDDEN DEATH OF E.L. EMERY Located Route Lincoln Highway; Notable Figure Sad and unexpected news conveying the untimely death of Ezra L. Emery of Rock Springs reached this city Thursday morning. Meagre details are that Mr. Emery dropped dead of heart failure Wednesday noon at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, while en route by auto to his home at Reliance. The body is being transported by auto to Wamsutter, where it will be placed on the train and conveyed to Rock Springs for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Emery left here last week by auto for a recreation trip which first took them to Casper and thence on to Cheyenne and Laramie. An adopted son was placed in the Wyoming university, after which the party entered Colorado to visit friends. They had been in Steamboat Springs but a short time when Mr. Emery was taken ill and expired instantly. A familiar figure in Wyoming activities was removed by the death of Ezry Emery, and years of eventful and progressive action are marked to his credit. He was a native of Nebraska and in his young manhood moved from Omaha to Cheyenne, where he was at time engaged in the motion picture and garage business. He became active in politics and was one of the first to early grasp the importance of good roads following the advent of the automobile. At a sacrifice to his business interests he was the first to pioneer and lay out an auto road along the Union Pacific from Cheyenne to Ogden. It was while engaged in this labor that he most deservedly won the sobriquet of “Good Roads Emery,” a title that pictured him as the modern leader of what has since rounded out into the greatest stretch of transcontinental roadway in the country, the Lincoln highway. As a surveyor and practical man, his maps of road itinerary were followed in most instances by those who followed in the work. Ezra L. Emery was 58 years of age and a native of Nebraska. In the winter of 1887 he was a carrier boy on the Omaha Bee and in later life he recounted that the first paper he sold on his route was to the late D.O. Clark, then manager of the U.P. Coal department. A friendship grew up between the practical man and the boy who was later to spend over thirty years of his life in various departments of the great coal corporation and its subsidiaries. At various times he was engaged in the auditing and engineering departments, and in the early 90’s came to Rock Springs as superintendent of the Green River Water Works, which position he relinquished to Mr. Bell, the present superintendent. At the time of his death he was weighman at the Reliance mines of the U.P. Coal company. Mr. Emery was a man of lovable nature and was prone to rebuke any person who spoke ill of another. His great thought in life was to do a good deed, rather than to enter into condemnation of his fellowman. He was a man of brilliant mind and this community is richer for having cultivated his acquaintanceship and share in his progressive spirit. Mr. Emery was a member of the local Elks and the Masonic fraternity. He is survived by his widow and an adopted son. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of the remains, which are expected in Rock Springs tonight. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 29, 1924 GREEN RIVER WOMAN DIED IN THE HOSPITAL Stella Banks, wife of J.W. Banks, railroad employee of Green River, died Tuesday morning at the Wyoming General hospital after a brief illness. She was 25 years of age. Funeral services, in charge of the Sprowell undertaking firm were held Wednesday, and interment was in the local cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Sep 1924 Thos. Barker, age 71 years, was instantly killed in No. 7 Mine in August 8th, 1924, by a “hung shot.” Mr. Barker had followed coal mining for the past forty years. Wm. McIntosh, and family of Superior, were here to attend the funeral of Thos. Barker. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Sep 1924 Nels Sargeant, an old time resident of Carbon and for many years the blacksmith, passed away at the home of Mr. John Evans at Elk Mountain. Mr. Sargeant was about 75 years old and had been ill several months. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows took charge of the funeral and the body was laid to rest beside that of his brother in Carbon cemetery. A cortege of old timers made up the funeral procession, for Mr. Sargeant was well known and respected. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 5, 1924 IMPRESSIVE SERVICES FOR LATE E.L. EMERY Funeral services for the late Ezra Emery were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Elks' Home, with Funeral Director Rogan in charge of arrangements. The beautiful and simple Elks' services were said by Exalted Ruler Wm. Derr, in the presence of many consoling friends and members of the order. Mr. Kelly sang two beautiful tenor solos, and was accompanied on the piano by Miss Elizabeth Davis. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery in this city. John Park, D.G. Thomas, Wm. Lee, C.P. Wassung, Charles Durham and Dr. L.D. Shafer were the pallbearers. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 5, 1924 DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL Eli, the one year old daughter of Mrs. Rachoss of Winton, died in Denver Wednesday and the remains will arrive in Rock Springs tomorrow night, in charge of Undertaker Rogan, who happened to be in Denver at the time of the girl's death. --- Green River Star, Sep 5, 1924 Mrs. J. E. Irvine and brother John Wiseman were called to Kansas last Friday owing to the death of a brother. --- Green River Star, Sep 5, 1924 Miss Lucille Emery was called to Rock Springs on Friday on account of the death of her uncle. Funeral services were held Monday at that place. --- Green River Star, Sep 5, 1924 GREEN RIVER WOMAN DIES IN ROCK SPRINGS HOSPITAL Mrs. J. Banks, of Green River, died early Tuesday morning, August 26th at the Wyoming General Hospital, following a major operation the previous day. Mrs. Banks had been a resident of Green River but a few months, coming to this city in January from California to marry Mr. Banks. Interment was made in the Rock Springs cemetery, the services being held from the Sprowell mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 12, 1924 PIONEER OF '83 GONE TO REWARD Mrs. John Love, Sr., Died At Her Home Monday Morning Early Monday report of the death of Mrs. John Love, Sr., aged pioneer of Rock Springs, which occurred that morning at her home on M Street, became known. Friends of the family had known for some time that Mrs. Love was not in the best of health, which condition was a direct result of an attack of influenza which she suffered nearly four years ago. During this time when the after-effects of the epidemic were keenly felt she made a brave fight. Two years ago her husband, John Love, Sr., was called by death and in November of last year a son, John Love, Jr., was also taken from her. Mrs. Love had been a resident of Rock Springs for over forty years, coming here with her husband two years before the Chinese riot. She was one of the few citizens who saw the city grow from a mere hamlet of a few building to its present proportions. She was a highly honored and respected member of Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 3, Rock Springs, of which she was a member for more than twenty-five years. Brief Life Sketch Janet Calderwood was born in Springside, Ayrshire, Scotland, October 7, 1859, and at the time of her death, which occurred in Rock Springs, Wyoming, September 8, 1924, was nearly 65 years of age. In October, 1879, she was united in marriage to John Love, the marriage taking place in Scotland. Three years later Mr. and Mrs. Love, with their two children, sailed for America, coming direct to Rock Springs. After arriving here, five more children were born, one dying in infancy. Those now living are Mrs. Mary Young and Mrs. Kathryn Knight, both of Gooding, Idaho; Mrs. Janet Symes, Mrs. Nellie Hamilton and Robert Love, Rock Springs. Besides an infant child, her husband and one son precede her in death. Two sisters, Mrs. Thomas LaMarr and Mrs. Mary Young, Rock Springs, and one brother, Ed Calderwood of Green River also survive. Seventeen years ago Mrs. Love, with her husband, returned to Scotland and spent three months with their parents and friends. This trip always stood out in Mrs. Love's life as a happy event and in her passing years she looked back to it with happy remembrances. Funeral Services Funeral services, which were largely attended, were held from the M street home yesterday afternoon in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with Bishop Young of the Latter Day Saints officiating. Interment was in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 12, 1924 SHOCKING NEWS The shocking report of the suicide of Walter W. Smalley, deputy sheriff of Cokeville, was received in Rock Springs during the week. Mr. Smalley, who is a pioneer of Western Wyoming, had been in ill health for several weeks, and while alone Saturday evening shot himself with a heavy caliber pistol, death being instantaneous. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 12, 1924 Alma Rasmussen Ended Own Life Alma Rasmussen, junior member of the sheep firm of Rasmussen Bros. of Rock Springs, shot and killed himself this morning at 8:15 o'clock at the home of his brother, Dave Rasmussen on C street. About 8 o'clock he left his bedroom and informed Mrs. Dave Rasmussen that he was about to commit the deed, at the same time handing her papers which he had selected from among his effects. Returning to his room, he sat on the edge of the bed and shot himself through the mouth with a .38 calibre revolver, the bullet coming out at the right side of the head and causing instant death. His brother, Dave, is in Chicago with a shipment of sheep and has been informed of the sad deed, as has also his mother, who resides at Vernal, Utah. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 12, 1924 MEGEATH MINER DIED IN DENVER SATURDAY Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary for Ely Racheff of Megeath, in charge of Local Union 3830. Racheff, a Bulgarian by birth, had resided at Megeath for the past two years, being employed in the mines there. He leaves a wife and a son, the latter but one year of age. He had been in poor health for several months and about two weeks ago left for Denver in hopes that by the change he would be benefitted. His death occurred Saturday morning and was due to tuberculosis. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 12, 1924 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary Sunday afternoon for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Thomas. The infant was born Saturday morning and passed away soon after birth. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 12, 1924 VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA A.W. Austin, who lives 15 miles south of Green River where he runs a truck farm, passed away at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday morning about 2 o’clock, after being in the local institution 24 hours. Pneumonia was the cause of death. The remains were taken to Green River for interment. --- Green River Star, Sep 12, 1924 Rev. James MacLaughlin was called to Cokeville on Tuesday to officiate at the funeral of Walter Smalley. --- Green River Star, Sep 12, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Young were called to Rock Springs on Tuesday owing to the death of Mrs. John Love. --- Green River Star, Sep 12, 1924 Ed Calderwood was called to Rock Springs Monday owing to the death of his sister, Mrs. John Love. --- Green River Star, Sep 12, 1924 John Wiseman returned Monday from Kansas, where he was called owing to the death of his brother, his sister, Mrs. J. E. Irvine will remain in Kansas for two weeks before returning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 19, 1924 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR WOMAN OF BLAIRTOWN Funeral services for Mrs. Ursula Jelovsek of Blairtown, were held this afternoon from the North Side church in charge of the Rogan mortuary, and Rev. Fr. Morley officiating. The services were largely attended, owing to deceased being well known as a resident of the Rock Springs district for the past 15 years. Mrs. Jelovsek was the wife of Urban Jelovsek, a miner of Blairtown. She was 42 years old and a native of Austria. For several years she has resided at the various camps in this vicinity, including Gunn and Superior. For the past year she has suffered from heart trouble, which finally resulted in her death early Wednesday morning. Deceased leaves, besides her husband, six children, all of whom reside in Blairtown. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 19, 1924 The 1-day-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Overy died at the Wyoming General hospital last Saturday from inanition. The many friends of the bereaved parents extend sympathy. --- Green River Star, Sep 19, 1924 A. W. AUSTIN PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 69 YEARS A. W. Austin passed away of heart trouble at the Austin ranch fourteen miles west of Green River at the ripe age of 69 years. Mr. Austin has been a resident of this section for ten years having come here from Kansas and located with his son, N. H. Austin, at the Austin ranch. He has been a familiar figure amongst the people as a huckster and had many friends in Green River and elsewhere throughout the County who deeply mourn his passing. As the Star goes to press no definite plans have been made as to when the funeral will be held, but it is generally expected that it will be held on Sunday and the remains laid to rest in Riverview cemetery of this city. Deceased leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his loss, all of whom have the sympathy of the Star and many friends extended to them. --- Green River Star, Sep 19, 1924 THOMAS M. SKINNER DEPARTS THIS LIFE The following we clip from a California paper. Mr. Skinner will be remembered by many, as he was a resident of Green River several years ago. It is with no small amount of regret that we chronicle the passing of Thomas M. Skinner in Los Angeles on September 3rd, at the Pacific Hospital. Mr. Skinner was a victim of appendicitis. Thomas Skinner first came to this section as a chemist for the Inyo Development Company some seven years ago. After a visit to his home in Colorado, Mr. Skinner returned to construct a plant of his won on Owens Lake, which he operated with fair success for some time. Mr. Skinner was engaged, for some time, prior to his death, in raising funds to enlarge his plant in order to produce greater quantities of refined products, consisting principally of various caustic sodas. Had death not intervened, Mr. Skinner’s efforts would have, no doubt, been very successful. Thomas Minar Skinner was a graduate of North Denver High School and also of the Colorado School of Mines where he received a degree in chemical engineering. He was a star performer in track, baseball and football during his scholastic periods. Mr. Skinner was 37 years of age at the time of his death and leaves a mother, brother, wife, three daughters and a small son to mourn his untimely death. Inyo County has lost a man of forceful and energetic character, a builder and a gentleman. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family and relatives. --- Green River Star, Sep 19, 1924 Painter Chas. G. Johnson and wife returned last Sunday from Salt Lake City, where they had been on the sad errand of attending the funeral of Mrs. Johnson’s father, James D. Buckland, whose death was caused by a fall while at work on his ranch near that city. The Star joins in extending sympathy to Mrs. Johnson in her sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 26, 1924 Fell Under Horse, Fatally Injured Herman W. Hurrelbrink, a rancher twelve miles north of Pinedale, passed away Monday at the Wyoming General hospital, as a result of internal injuries received when a horse, which he was riding at his ranch, fell with him last Sunday. In falling, the unfortunate man alighted on rock, and the horse’s weight upon him pressing against the rock caused internal injuries. The injured man was immediately brought to the hospital in Rock Springs. The body was shipped from the Sprowell Mortuary Tuesday evening to Kansas City, Kansas, where a father and sister reside and where services and interment will take place. James J. Jensen of Pinedale, accompanied the remains. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 26, 1924 Sad Ending of Young Blacksmith Karl J. Norquist of Superior, was found dead Sunday evening about 7 o’clock in the rear of the Pastime Poolhall on Pilot Butte Avenue. The time at which death, which was due to alcoholic poisoning, occurred is uncertain. The deceased was 33 years of age and of Swedish extraction. He leaves his wife and one child. At the time of his death he was employed as blacksmith for the Rock Springs-Superior Coal company at Superior. The body was shipped from the Sprowell Mortuary on Monday evening, accompanied by his wife, to Ogden, where relatives reside, and where the funeral was held. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 26, 1924 Death Result of Auto Accident William Scarpas, Greek, 44 years of age, a resident of Green River, died in this city last Saturday. Death was due to injuries received in an automobile accident which occurred a few days prior. Deceased was employed in the Union Pacific yards at Green River. A sister resides in that city. Services were held Monday in Green River in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with a priest of the Greek Catholic church of Cheyenne, officiating. --- Green River Star, Sep 26, 1924 LEO WISEMAN MEETS WITH FATAL ACCIDENT Leo Wiseman, prominent Ford County young man, died Monday evening as a result of injuries sustained at the Wiseman home at Wright, Kansas, when a horse running through a gate threw the gate against Mr. Wiseman’s head with such force that a jaw bone and his neck were broken. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ella Wiseman; his widow, formerly Miss Fay Kimball; seven sisters and brothers: Mrs. Sadie Harrington of Eugene, Ore., Mrs. E. J. Quick, of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Henry Bestgen of Ford County; Mrs. J. E. Irvine of Green River, Wyoming; Miss Lettie Wiseman of Wright, George Wiseman of Dodge City; John Wiseman of Green River, Wyoming. Leo N. Wiseman was born on January 11, 1895 in Ford County, Kansas. He died at Wright, Kansas, on August 25th, 1924. As any other ambitious boy, he spent his early life in the public schools of the county, but at the time of the death of his father, Niles Wiseman, he abandoned school work while in his junior year in the Dodge City high school to remain at home to assist his mother in managing the farm. On August 22, 1922, Mr. Wiseman was married to Miss Faye Kimble in Dodge City, and after a short honeymoon in Colorado he returned with his bride to his mother’s home in Wright. On January 1, 1923 he left Wright to come to Dodge City, where he was employed in the Santa Fe store department until August 1, this year, when he resigned to again return to his mother’s farm, only to work for a few days and to meet with an accident which caused death. Just how the mishap occurred never will be known, but it is presumed a horse ran against a agate, knocking him to the ground, the horse perhaps falling upon him. He never regained consciousness, and died a few hours later. Leo Wiseman was a man of highest ideals in life; one who always was thoughtful of the comfort and happiness of others; every ready and willing to give any assistance to one in need or distress; very much devoted to his wife and mother, with his greatest aim in life to make them always happy and to be useful to them. Mr. Wiseman was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 1406 in Dodge City, also Knights of Columbus of Dodge City, and his loss is mourned by the members of these orders and by a host of friends to whom he was a loyal friend, companion, and brother. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Father Joseph Klugg at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Dodge City on Friday forenoon and the remains were laid to rest in Maple Grove cemetery of that city.—Dodge City Globe. --- Green River Star, Sep 26, 1924 Mrs. Maggie Riley and son, Phil returned Wednesday from Butte, Montana, where they were called owing to the death of Mrs. Riley’s sister-in-law. --- Green River Star, Sep 26, 1924 C. L. Young left Tuesday night for Elgin, Illinois, where he was called owing to the death of his sister. --- Green River Star, Sep 26, 1924 On Thursday evening Mrs. F. J. Lenhart received word that her brother Dave Welsh, of Anaconda, Montana, had passed away. Some few years ago Mr. Welsh visited in Green River and friends who remember him will regret to learn of his demise. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Oct 1924 Again our record receives a jolt. After a lapse of two months, our record once more shows one fatality due to mining operations. Returning on a hung shot, which he recharged and attempted to fire, Thos. Barker was instantly killed in No. 7 mine, Rock Springs. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Oct 1924 HANNA Mrs. Jane Finch, an old time resident of Carbon and later of Hanna, passed to the Great Beyond on Thursday, August 21st. She was a devoted mother and those who are left to mourn her death will greatly miss her. The body was laid to rest in the Carbon Cemetery beside that of her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lythgoe and Mrs. Clayton of Glenrock came to Hanna to attend the funeral of their aunt and sister-in-law, Mrs. Jane Finch. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Oct 1924 HANNA Much sympathy is expressed in the community for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kinser, who grieve over the loss of their infant son. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 3, 1924 BISHOP STRUCK BY AN ENGINE A Fatal Accident at Black Buttes East of The City Weller Bishop well known division accountant for the Union Pacific at Green River, which city has always been his home, died at Thayer Junction about 4 p.m. yesterday, while being brought to Rock Springs on a special train, from injuries received when he was struck by a freight train 12 miles farther east, at Black Buttes. In company with J.K. Strickler, roadmaster, Bishop had left Green River yesterday morning to check railroad material and it was as the two were emerging from a side track onto the main line with a speeder that the freight bore down upon them not being observed by the two men. Bishop was knocked down by the engine which passed over him, cutting off one of his legs and fracturing his skull. An engine and caboose were quickly requisitioned, and haste was made to get the injured man to the Wyoming General hospital at Rock Springs. However, the young man succumbed at Thayer while en route, Dr. Chambers having gone out to render first aid. Bishop was 32 years of age. He is survived by his mother and a brother, Thomas, at Green River, and Ira, at Eden. Also his widow and a six-year-old son survive him, the latter two residing in Ogden. He is a World War veteran, having served overseas. Formerly he was deputy county clerk under former County Clerk Pitchford, and enjoyed a wide acquaintanceship over the county. Funeral services had not been arranged up to 10 o’clock this morning. Coroner Rogan left this morning for Black Buttes to conduct an inquest. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 3, 1924 Pioneer 40 Years Died Last Night James H. Long Sr., resident of Rock Springs for 40 years, passed away last evening at the Wyoming General hospital, after suffering for several months with tuberculosis. Deceased was an old soldier, enlisting in this city in 1884 and serving in the Sioux wars. He was also one of the soldiers stationed by the government in Rock Springs during the Chinese riot in 1885. Mr. Long was born in Ireland. When but a young man he came to America and came directly to Rock Springs. He was married 32 years ago, the marriage taking place in this city, to Miss Jennie Gardner, whose father was at one time mine superintendent at Hanna. Mrs. Long passed away eight years ago. Besides two brothers and one sister, who reside in New York City, also a brother-in-law, Phil Gardner, of Hanna, he leaves the following children: Mrs. John Barbarigos, Miss Beulah Long, of Green River, James H. Long Jr., Ft. Collins, Colo., William and Frank Long, Butte, Mont., Mrs. John Thomas, Margaret and Charles Long, Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Thomas home, 542 Rainbow Avenue, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, and with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 3, 1924 Former Resident Buried Here Among Old Time Friends The body of Walter Hudson, victim of the Rains mine disaster, Spring Canyon, Utah, on Sept. 21st and a former resident of this city, accompanied by Mrs. Julia Irons and daughter Hilda Hudson, was brought to Rock Springs on Friday of last week. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary on Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. Emmet Abrahams, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiated. The choir of the church sang. Mr. Hudson was well known in mining circles in and around Rock Springs, leaving this vicinity two years ago for Utah. Only three days before the fatal mine disaster he began work at the Rains mine. The services of last Sunday were largely attended by former acquaintances as a mark of respect and esteem in which the victim was held, and there were flowers in abundance. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 3, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. SWITZER Report from Green River this morning is that Mrs. Mary Switzer, pioneer resident of the county seat, passed away at the family home last evening at 7 o’clock, cancer being the cause of death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 3, 1924 GEORGE BISCOM DIED TUESDAY At Los Angeles; Was a Resident Here For 30 Years. Tuesday report was received in Rock Springs that George Biscom, well known local resident for the past 35 years, has passed away that morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Brittian, in Los Angeles. For the past year Mr. Biscom had been ill, being stricken first with influenza which settled in his eyes, followed by heart trouble. For the past few weeks Mr. Biscom’s health had been apparently improving, so the message conveying the sad news to members of his family and acquaintances came unexpectedly. After many weeks of serious illness, many of which were spent in the Wyoming General hospital, Mr. Biscom was taken to California by Mrs. Biscom and his daughter last May. Deceased was a resident of Rock Springs for about 30 years, most of the time being actively engaged in the lumber and contracting business, coming directly from Laramie, where he had lived for several years and engaged in the same business. Upon first coming to this city he was employed by the Rock Springs Lumber company as it was originally incorporated. Later he became superintendent of the tie camp located at the head waters of Green river, which was at that time owned by the Green River Lumber & Tie company whose office was in Rock Springs. In the course of a short time this company was taken over by the Rock Springs Lumber company and Mr. Biscom found himself again in the employ of his former company. This position he held for approximately nine years, becoming at that time manager for Tim Kinney in the Sweetwater Lumber company, whose business location was the present site of the Rialto building. Remaining as contractor and builder for this company for nearly five years, Mr. Biscom then went into business for himself, taking charge of a mill on the site of the present Moose building on North Front street, remaining in this for about four years. Disposing of this business Mr. Biscom then became interested in gold mining in California and resided in the Golden Gate state for nearly four years, returning to Rock Springs he became an employee of the Kellogg Lumber company, but stayed with this local firm but one year when he again took up his residence in California. After returning from this second sojourn in California he, for the second time, became foreman for the Rock Springs Lumber Co. In 1919 he organized the Geo. Biscom company which later became the Biscom and Kerback company, as a part interest was purchased by H.C. Kerback. In April of this year, during the illness of Mr. Biscom and prior to his leaving for California, he sold his entire business to Mr. Kerback, however, the business continuing under the firm name of Biscom & Kerback. Mr. Biscom originally came from Braidwood, Ill., and was of English extraction. At the time of his death he was in his 60th year. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Kellogg almost 31 years ago, the ceremony taking place in Laramie, and to this union was born one daughter, now Mrs. Harry Brittian of Los Angeles. Besides the wife and daughter, he leaves two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Clark and Mrs. Phronie Anderson; four stepsons, Howard, Robert, Sam and George Kellogg, all of this city. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles and interment in that city. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 MRS. SWITZER SUCCUMBS TO LINGERING ILLNESS As we are closing the forms for this week’s issue, we receive the sad intelligence of the passing of Mrs. Katie Switzer. Mrs. Switzer had been ill for over fifteen months, but had been confined to her bed for only two weeks, and while her passing on to the beyond was anticipated by her host of friends, yet when the end came it was nevertheless a great shock to the community. The deceased was born in Willow Island, Nebraska, July 21, 1869. Came to Green River with her parents thirty-eight years ago. Married H. F. Switzer in this city April 1, 1890, and to this union eight children were born, four of which are living and reside in Green River. Mr. Switzer passed away March 12, 1920. The four surviving children are Mrs. Francis Lewis, Lee, Bryan and Jack. She leaves two sisters and one brother to mourn her departure from this life: Mrs. Lizzie Bagley, Mrs. Ella Keogh and Thomas Quirk, all residents of Green River. The funeral will be held next Monday morning from the Catholic church. Mrs. Switzer spent the greater number of years of her earthly existence in Green River, where she was loved and highly respected for her true devotion to those things that make life worthwhile, ever being a devoted mother, true wife and staunch friend, and her passing from the scenes of this life will be deeply mourned. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 LOCAL MAN MEETS WITH FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT Weller J. Bishopp son of Mrs. Flora Bishopp of this city, met with an accident about 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, while in the performance of his duties for the Union Pacific Railroad, that resulted in his giving his life. Mr. Bishopp in company with Mr. Strickler, roadmaster at Rock Springs, were out on the line with a motor car taking inventory of the company’s property at various points along the line, and when at Black Buttes, they saw a train approaching on the east bound track, and moved their motor car to the west bound track, and while thus engaged a freight train approached on the west bound track unnoticed, hitting the motor car as Mr. Bishopp had a hold of it with his back to the east, resulting in Mr. Bishopp’s head and one leg being badly crushed. He was rushed immediately to the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, but passed away before reaching that institution. Weller J. Bishopp had the distinction of having, as many, of not more true friends among those who knew him, and stood high in the esteem of his employers, and the untimely passing of so popular a young man brings not only the deepest sorrow to his devoted mother and brothers, but to the community as well. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 JOHN AYLWARD DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of John Aylward, a well known townsman, which took place at his home on Sunday morning. Mr. Aylward had been ill since January and the end was not unexpected. Mr. Aylward was 64 years of age last July and had been a resident of Green River for 25 years and was in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad for the same number of years. He was born in Broadford, Ill., and in 1902 he married Annie McAuliffe, the marriage taking place in Ogden. Five children were born of this union, four being still alive. They are Francis, May, James and William, all of whom are still at home. He is survived by his wife, four children, one brother, Cornellous Aylward of Sidney, Neb., two sisters, Mrs. D. McCarthy of Ogden; and Miss Ella Aylward of Salt Lake City all of whom were here to attend the funeral. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning from the Catholic church, the Rev. Father Schillinger officiating, and the deceased was laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. Mr. Aylward was highly respected by all with whom he came in contact and his family and relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends who with them mourn his loss. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to tender our heart felt thanks to all friends for their sympathy and assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. JOHN AYLWARD AND FAMILY. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 Cornellious Aylward, of Sidney, Nebraska, was called here last week owing to the illness of his brother, John Aylward. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 Mrs. D. McCarthy of Ogden and Miss Ellla Aylward, of Salt Lake City were here the past week to attend the funeral of their brother, John Aylward. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 Mrs. Charles Kelley, of Ogden; and Miss Ellen Burke, of Salt Lake City were in Green River the first of the week called here by the illness and death of their uncle, John Aylward. --- Green River Star, Oct 3, 1924 ACCIDENT AT BINNING RANCH PROVES FATAL TO BOY It is with a feeling of sincere sadness that the Roundup chronicles the death of H. W. Hurrelbrink, a very likeable and well known young man who has been working in this section for some time. He was fatally injured while riding after cattle at the Burleigh Benning ranch Sunday, Mr. Hurrelbrink’s horse stumbled and evidently rolled on him, causing internal injuries, he was found about half an hour later by Henry Binning who hurried to the ranch house and got help. The injured man was taken to Pinedale and left there at ten o’clock that evening for Rock Springs, he passed away aat the hospital in that city at eleven o’clock Monday morning, which was about twenty-four hours after the accident happened. Jimmy Jensen accompanied the body to Kansas City for burial. The deceased is survived by his father and sister of Kansas City. He is an ex-soldier having comer here about a year ago and took up a homestead. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and also belongs to the Odd Fellows.—Pinedale Roundup. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 WELLER J. BISHOPP WAS TENDERLY LAID TO REST Weller J. Bishopp was born at St. Anne, Illinois, December 14, 1887, being almost 37 years at the time of his death. His earlier years were spent in Ohio and Tennessee, the last nineteen years living in Green River, Wyoming. Weller began railroad work in the store department in Green River. Later he served for three years as deputy clerk to the county treasurer. September 19, 1917 he was married to Anna M. Jensen. The this union was born one son, Weller Junior, now six years of age. When our country was called to arms, Weller stood among the first ready to give his service, and life, if need be, for the honor and sacred protection of our flag. He enlisted March, 1918, was Sergeant 46th Co. Transportation Corps. He sailed for Frances with the hundreds of noble men who were willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause. In that capacity he served for sixteen months, returning to Green River, July 27, 1919. Through shot and shell he remained unharmed, as his time had not come to answer the call. For the past year and a half he was Division Accountant for the Union Pacific. Last week while taking inventory along the division, in company with Roadmaster J. K. Stickler, Weller met his untimely death. The summons had come and it was for him to go to his Maker. The uncertainty of human life is deeply felt, when death robs us of a loved one. With us today, tomorrow, gone from our lives, but living forever in memory. Weller lived an exemplary life, a life above reproach. He went among his fellow workers, always a type of splendid manhood. His sterling worth was shown in his constant attendance to duty, and his unselfish devotion to his mother and small son. The funeral was held at the Social Hall Sunday afternoon, at half past two. The respect by which he was held in the community was clearly shown by the large concourse of friends who were there to pay the last rites to their departed friend. Rev. R. Whittaker of the Congregational church, and the B. P. O. E. took charge of the service, which were helpful and consoling to all. The floral tributes with their silent message, also expressed the esteem in which Weller was held. His earthly cares are over, his journey here is finished. He has gone where all is peace and happiness. Those who are left to mourn his loss Mrs. Flora Bishopp, a son, Weller, Jr., a brother, Thomas Bishopp, all of Green River, and a brother Ira of Farson, Wyoming. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Pat Schields of Carney, Nebraska were here during the week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Katie Switzer. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Bishopp of Farson were called to Green River Friday owing to the death of Mr. Bishopp’s brother, Weller Bishopp. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 Mrs. H. R. Dahlstrom, Miss Maggie Shields and John Shields all of Cheyenne were called here the first of the week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Katie Switzer. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 FUNERAL OF MRS. SWITZER HELD LAST MONDAY A.M. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Switzer was held from the Catholic church last Monday morning at 9 o’clock, Father H. Schillinger conducting the same. The church was filled to its capacity with sorrowful relatives and friends, who realized the passing of this splendid woman, one of God’s chosen had been summoned above to receive her just reward for a faithful life in this sphere of life. Father Schillinger paid the deceased a beautiful tribute, as a woman who was a true wife, faithful and loving mother and staunch friend. The profusion of floral offerings clearly showed the high esteem in which she was held by her host of friends. Following the services the long cortege wended its way to the Riverview Cemetery, where all that was mortal of this good woman was tenderly laid to rest in the bosom of mother earth. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 CARD OF THANKS When called upon to face sorrow and death among our love dones, we are fully conscious of the words “Love, Friendship and Sympathy.” So many have shown the meaning of those words by acts of kindness, that we are unable personally to thank all, and it is only in this way that we can extend our appreciation in memory of Weller, who though departed, will forever live in our thoughts. Mrs. FLORA BISHOPP, THOMAS BISHOPP, WELLER JR, BISHOPP, Mr. and Mrs. IRA L. BISHOPP. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 CARD OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank all friends for their kindness, and many words of sympathy, during the illness and at the passing away of our beloved mother, especially do we wish to thank the Woodmen of the World and Carmen. Words are inadequate to express our sincere thanks for the many kind acts and words of consolation to us in this great sorrow, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Switzer, Jack Switzer. --- Green River Star, Oct 10, 1924 Mrs. Ed Fisher of Ogden arrived Saturday called here by the death of Mrs. Katie Switzer. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 17, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Short funeral services for an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ichetara Hattori of Reliance, were held from the Rogan Mortuary, last Friday afternoon. The child was seven days old and passed away at the home of its parents on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 17, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown died Monday morning last at the Wyoming General hospital. Funeral services were held that afternoon from the Rogan mortuary here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 17, 1924 WOMAN KILLED WHEN CAR WENT OVER 25-FOOT BANK NEAR CITY Another Woman Injured When Automobile, Driven by Frank Rose, Taxi Driver, Left Road In Vicinity of No. 6 Pump House Bessie Pierce, 31, is dead, Lorene Jones is in the Wyoming General hospital recovering from severe scalp wounds, and Frank Rose, 22, is in the city jail where he may have to answer to a charge of manslaughter, as the result of an auto accident which occurred on the Rock Springs-Pinedale road late Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred about a mile and one-half north of Rock Springs, near the Union Pacific pump house. The car was being driven by Rose towards Dines, and as it neared a curve, going at a speed variously estimated at from 25 to 50 miles per hour, it failed to make the turn, but instead took a nose dive off the road, skidded about 60 feet into a deep wash, where it catapulted, pinning all three occupants beneath it. It took a sheer drop of about 25 feet, completely turning over before it landed on the bottom of the Wash. All Pinned Under Car Observers of the fatal accident rushed immediately to the scene, where, after superhuman efforts had been applied, they were enabled to extricate the three occupants of the car. Rose, the driver, was the first to be rescued; next the Jones woman, who sustained severe scalp wounds and shock, and finally the body of the Pierce woman. Rescuers stated that after the Pierce woman’s body had been recovered she gave 15 or 20 inhalations and then ceased breathing. That part of the body of the car in front of the right hand door was resting on the woman’s head, and when her body was recovered her nose was almost torn from her face, and she was bleeding profusely, according to Dr. John E. Fehrer of Reliance, who was near the scene at the time of the accident, and who assisted in the rescue. All three are comparative strangers in Rock Springs. Rose came to Sweetwater about five weeks ago and started work in the mine at that place. His home is in Huntsville, Mo., where, he stated, he has a family. A week before the accident he procured a seven-passenger Nash car, equipped with a California top, and started in the taxi business here. Miss Pierce came to Rock Springs from Idaho Falls only a short time ago, and has been working at different hotels in the city from time to time. She came originally from Cando, North Dakota, where, it has since been learned, she has a 15-year-old son. She has been divorced by her husband, and has since resumed her maiden name, according to advices from her North Dakota home. Little is known of the Jones woman, the third member of the party. She stays at a local hotel. According to advices from the hospital, she is not seriously injured and will be discharged from that institution today or tomorrow. En Route to Dines According to Rose the trio, all riding in the front seat of the car, were en route to Dines, where the Pierce woman was to start working in a boarding house. The driver and the Jones woman planned to return to Rock Springs together, after having left Miss Pierce in Dines. Rose states positively that none of the party had to his knowledge, been drinking. He says that he picked the two women up at the Commerical hotel, stopped at the Park Hotel, where the Pierce woman secured her baggage, drove to the Pastime soft drink parlor, where Miss Pierce conversed with a man for a short time, and then started out to Dines. He vehemently stated that the car at the time it left the road, could not have been going over 15 or 20 miles an hour. He says that as the car approached the curve it was traveling about 25 miles an hour, and that he slowed down for the curve. Just as the car reached the point where it left the road, according to Rose, something went wrong with the steering apparatus, and he was powerless to move the car in either direction; and before he could stop it entirely it had tumbled over the embankment. Coroner’s Inquest At the coroner’s inquest, held last evening before county coroner Frank Rogan, the testimony of several witnesses to this accident was taken. Elmer Hardin, who is a pumper at number six pumping station, near the scene of the accident, testified that at about 2:40 Wednesday afternoon he heard squeaking of brakes and suddenly a crash as the car landed at the bottom of the wash; that he rushed immediately to the scene, and helped rescue to the two and extricate the body of the Pierce woman. He stated that he did not see the car prior to the crash, and could not tell at what speed it was traveling. William Sherwood, who was working on a pipe line near the scene of the accident, substantiated Hardin’s story; he was first attracted by the squeaking of the brakes and finally by the crash as the car landed. Sherwood also helped recover the wreck victims. James B. Ferero, who was en route from Reliance to Rock Springs, happened along just as the accident took place. He noticed the approach of the Rose car and drew in to his side of the road to make way, he states, when suddenly the car swerved off the road, and into the ditch. Because the Nash car was traveling in the opposite direction, he stated that he had no idea how fast it was traveling. Following the crash he rushed immediately to the scene, and assisted in the rescue work. Dr. John E. Fehrer of Reliance stated that he was en route to Reliance, in a Ford coupe, and that at a point about one-half mile north of the city he passed the Nash car going in the same direction; he was of the opinion that he was traveling about 30 miles an hour at this time; he further stated that, as he approached the bend in the road where the accident occurred, the Nash car came up even with him, and at the same time the car being driven by another tourist headed toward Rock Springs, came up even with him on the other side; that the Nash car, traveling at a greater speed than his car, attempted to go between the two cars, traveling in opposite directions, and that it had just passed his car when it swerved off the road and into the Wash. The doctor stated that he rushed immediately to the car; he heard the wail of Rose, who was saying, “Get me out of here, my back’s broken.” He stated that he assisted in the rescue of Rose, who, when he had been dragged out, got up, walked around a bit, and then sat down, holding his head in his hands; he states that he started examining the wreckage further, and discovered another body under the car and then he heard a woman speak; she was on her hands and knees, and one of the seat cushions was on her back, pinning her in. This proved to be the Jones woman, who was recued and rushed to the hospital. The doctor then noticed the third passenger laying under the car, her head pinned down by the body; she was lying motionless; when she was released she took a few short breaths and then passed out, he stated. Because he had not examined the body, he was unable to give the immediate cause of death, but he stated that it might have been a hemorrhage of the brain or a fracture of the case of the skull. Verdict of Jury After deliberating for nearly an hour the coroner’s jury, consisting of A.L. McCurtain, J.S. Preece and John F. Shinazy, rendered the following verdict: “…That Bessie Pierce came to her death accidentally by being crushed in a Nash automobile when the automobile ran over an embankment, turning completely over and landing in the bottom of the creek about one hundred yards southwest of the Union Pacific Coal company’s pumping station in what is known as Number Six the said automobile being driven by Frank Rose, who lost control of same through some unknown manner.” After the verdict was rendered, Rose was remanded to the custody of the sheriff until the county attorney, after examining the proceedings at the inquest, may determine what course of action should be taken. According to present plans, Miss Pierce will be buried in Rock Springs tomorrow. Telegraphic advices from her son in North Dakota state that she should be buried here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 17, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. TERRY Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Terry, who passed away Monday evening at her home in Dines, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Second Baptist church, East Flat, in Rock Springs. Besides her husband, deceased leaves several children, one an infant but one week old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 17, 1924 Influenza Fatal To a Bridger Man Bryce H. Taylor, age 30, of Fort Bridger, Wyo., passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here on Tuesday, a victim of influenza. He had been a patient of the local institution for but three days prior to his death, having come here from his home to receive medical attention at the hospital. He was single, an ex-serviceman and the son of a prominent pioneer of the Bridger country. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell mortuary, and shipped to Fort Bridger on Wednesday morning for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 24, 1924 TWO YEAR OLD BOY IS VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA Mirko, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller of Reliance, passed away Monday at the Wyoming General hospital. The little tot was the victim of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary the following afternoon at two o’clock, interment being in the local cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 17, 1924 MANILA NEWS NOTES (By Correspondent) Mrs. Sanford Green and Silas Arrowsmith left Sunday night for Vernal to attend the funeral of their sister who was killed in an automobile accident. --- Green River Star, Oct 17, 1924 W. C. Shelver of Omaha, passed through Green River Thursday, on his way to Evanston where he was called on account of the death of his brother, Carl Shelver. --- Green River Star, Oct 17, 1924 CARD OF THANKS The sisters and brothers of Mrs. K. Switzer regret that they had not been mentioned in the Card of Thanks and they desire also to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy. They wish particularly to thank the Neighbors of Woodcraft and Yardmen and those who sent so many beautiful floral offerings. MRS. E. KEOGH, MRS. L. BAGLEY, THOMAS QUIRK. --- Green River Star, Oct 17, 1924 Just as we go to press we learn that Mrs. E. T. Darvill passed away early this morning. The particulars of her death at this writing we are unable to learn. --- Green River Star, Oct 24, 1924 Word was received here this week that C. C. Downs, a former dispatcher in Green River, had passed away at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, the remains were shipped to his old home in Illinois. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 31, 1924 DEATH OF JACK CASE Wm. Walters, manager of the Valley House, returned yesterday from Evanston, where he attended the funeral of his friend, “Jack” Case, who died recently after a lingering illness. Mr. Case as a member of the Rock Springs Elks, and is remembered by many persons in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 31, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT CHILD Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Paparakis for their 14-months-old son, who passed away at noon Tuesday. The services were in charge of a Greek priest, who came from Salt Lake City to officiate. Interment was in the local cemetery, in charge of the Sprowell mortuary. The father of the child is connected with the Palace Grocery on Euclid avenue. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 31, 1924 DAN McPHERSON, COOK, DIED FROM PNEUMONIA Dan McPherson, age 37 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital at 9 o’clock Tuesday evening following several weeks’ illness from pneumonia and complications. Deceased was a cook by trade, and had arrived in Rock Springs only a short time before he was stricken. His home is in Oklahoma. The body was taken in charge by the Ace mortuary, at which place funeral services were conducted, and interment was in the local cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Nov 1924 CUMBERLAND Angelo Morocki, for many years a respected citizen of this community, died at his home after a long illness. Everyone sympathizes deeply with the family in their bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Nov 1924 HANNA The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gatrakis in the loss of their three months old infant who passed away on October 8th, and was laid to rest on the 9th. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 7, 1924 Son of Former Rock Springs Girl Dead James MacDonald and son, J.V. MacDonald, returned Wednesday evening from Laramie where they were called to attend the funeral of the former’s grandson, Robert Smith Benedict, who died in that city last Sunday evening from a gunshot wound accidentally received Saturday afternoon. The young man, who was 17 years of age, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Benedict, of Laramie. Mrs. Benedict is well known in Rock Springs where she formerly lived. She was formerly Miss Anna MacDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James MacDonald. On Saturday afternoon the young man, in company with two friends, was hunting near Laramie. He had chased a pack rat into a tree and then climbed the tree in an effort to capture it. He attempted to strike the rat with the butt of the gun and in so doing the trigger caught, causing the gun to explode, the bullet passing entirely through the abdomen of the young Benedict. With the assistance of his two companions, the youth walked for some distance; he was then taken to the hospital, where he passed away the following evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 7, 1924 Tourist Loses Life When Car Overturns As the result of another automobile accident in the vicinity of Rock Springs which occurred Wednesday evening at Fourteen Mile, Phil H. West of Salt Lake City is dead. The car in which West was riding was driven by C.R. Rush of Salt Lake City, and owned by Ernest Wagonfuher of Cora, who was also in the car at the time of the accident. The two Salt Lake Men had been at the Cora home of Wagonfuher for several days and were returning to Salt Lake City via Rock Springs, the latter accompanying them to this point. They left Cora Wednesday morning, encountering en route the storm which prevailed that day through this section. After spending much time between Rock Springs and Cora due to the snowy condition of the roads, they arrived late at Fourteen Mile. In the very beginning of the descent the car, which was traveling at from 25 to 30 miles, began to skid in the snow and before the driver was able to right it, it had gained such momentum as to cause it to completely overturn. Rush and Wagonfuher, both riding in the front seat, were pinned under the car, as was also West. Occupants from an approaching car, also driving towards Rock Springs, rushed to the rescue. Rush and Wagonfuher were released, unhurt, but it was evident that West was dead. The men then walked to the ranch house at the foot of the hill and telephoned for Coroner Rogan, who left immediately for the scene of the accident. Upon investigation it was found that West had received a broken neck which caused his death instantly. West was about 27 years of age, was married and had four small children. The body was shipped from the Rogan mortuary last evening for the home in Salt Lake City, where interment will take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 7, 1924 Pioneer of This Community Dead Joseph Thompson, resident of Rock Springs and adjacent vicinity since 1882, was found dead this morning in his room at the home of his son, W.D. Thompson, 531 C street, with whom he was making his home. Death was due to apoplexy. He had not been dead long when found by members of his son’s family. Shortly after eight o’clock, after Mr. Thompson had failed to make his appearance, members of the household, becoming alarmed, went to his room. Up until that time no uneasiness at his failure to appear was felt as it was often his custom to sleep until a late hour. Yesterday he seemingly was in the best of health as he had been for some time, and spent the day as was his usual custom. Mr. Thompson was one of the oldest residents of Rock Springs, coming here three years before the Chinese riot in 1885. In the early days he was in the mining business but for the past 30 years has been engaged in the sheep business, with ranching interests near Elkhorn, about 40 miles north of Rock Springs. His sudden passing will be learned with regret by all who have known him, especially the older residents with whom he has been associated for many years. Brief Life Sketch Joseph Thompson was born in Alnwick, England, in 1846, and at the time of his death was in his 79th year. His early life was spent in the land of his birth, where in early manhood he married. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Thompson came to America and located at Lonaconing, Maryland, where they lived for a few years, coming to Rock Springs in 1882. Nine years ago Mr. and Mrs. Thompson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in this city. Mrs. Thompson passed away five years ago. Eleven children were born to this union, only four of whom survive. They are John, of Wheatland; Tom, Joe and Will of Rock Springs. Complete funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of John Thompson from Wheatland, but it is understood that the services will be held Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 HEAVY CRIMINAL DOCKET IN COURT Twenty Criminal Cases To Be Disposed Of At Fall Term An unusually heavy criminal docket will greet Judge Tidball when he drops the gavel and announces that the fall term of t he district court is then in session at Green River next Monday morning. There are 20 criminal actions to be disposed of at this term, but it is believed that a majority of the defendants in these cases will enter please of guilty when their cases are called for trial. There are three cases of grand larceny, one of first degree murder, one of manslaughter, two charging assault with intent to commit rape, one rape case, three liquor cases, and several less offenses. The first degree murder case is that of the state versus Jake Hawkins, a negro, who is charged with having murdered another negro. Attorneys L. H. Brown and Fred Johnson are counsel for the defense in this action, while Attorney Yates represents the state. This case will, in all probability, go to trial. The manslaughter case is that of the state versus Victor Nurmi, and is the outgrowth of an auto accident which occurred in Number Four, Rock Springs last summer, and which resulted in the death of a young lad. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 HERE TO ATTEND FUNERAL John Thompson of Wheatland, arrived in the city last Saturday in response to a telegram conveying the word of the death of his father, Joseph Thompson. He returned to his home Tuesday evening. Martin Whalen and family of Labarge, also arrived Saturday evening and remained for the services held Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 Fall Of Coal Is Fatal To Miner Funeral services for Saichi Kawamoto, Japanese, were held from the Rogan Mortuary Wednesday afternoon. Kawamoto received a fractured skull from a fall of coal on Thursday of last week while at work in the Sweetwater mine. He died Monday afternoon. He leaves a wife and five children, all of whom reside at Sweetwater. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 Cora Man Victim of Diphtheria Here George Card of Cora, Wyo., passed away in this city Sunday morning at the home of his uncle, John Wright, 617 Spruce street, death resulting from diphtheria. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Card, Cora, and was 30 years of age. Mr. Card came to Rock Springs three weeks ago from his home, complaining at the time of not feeling well but expecting to return as soon as his health permitted. His illness fast developed and he grew steadily worse until the end came. His parents were not with him at the time of his death but arrived the following morning. Interment was in the city cemetery on Tuesday with private services at the grave in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Fr. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 John Yovich Dead From Broken Back John Yovich, 36, passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here on Saturday morning last, after having been a patient at the local institution since March, 1922. Yovich, who was suffering from a broken back incurred in a fall of rock at a local mine 30 months ago, recently returned from a trip to a Rochester clinic where he had been advised that nothing could be done for him. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary and was taken to the home of Pete Glavata on Ninth street, Number Four, where, on Tuesday, the funeral procession was formed. Services were held in the North Side Catholic church, Father Schiffrer officiating, and interment was in the Rock Springs cemetery. The National Croatian society, of which Yovich has been a member since 1909, attended in a body, as did the members of the U. M. W. of A. 2174. Yovich was born in Dalmatia, Austria, and came to this country in 1906, coming directly to Rock Springs, where he accepted employment in old Number Eight mine of the Union Pacific Coal company. He worked continuously in that mine, now known as Number Two, up until the time of the accident which later proved fatal. He is survived by his mother and father and two brothers, all of whom reside in the old country, and who have been notified by cable of his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 DEATH OF INFANT Harry Atasionos, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Atasionos, passed away at the family home late Monday afternoon, death occurring only a few minutes after birth. Short services were held from the Rogan Mortuary Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 JOSEPH THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services for the late Joseph Thompson, who passed away on Friday last at the home of his son, William, of C street ????, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with the Odd Fellows officiating, were attended by a large number of friends. Pallbearers were ?????? from the local lodge and were Andrew W????, James Hamilton, Angelo ??????, Robert Love, Tony and William ????ing. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. [Light copy, some names not readable] --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 14, 1924 Man Shot at Green River Passes Away Solomon Jones, negro, who was shot last week in an altercation at the county seat, Green River, with another negro, passed away yesterday at the Wyoming General hospital. Jones’ lung was punctured by a gunshot wound, which he received in the fray with the other negro, who immediately beat a hasty retreat, and has since been a large. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 21, 1924 Mother and Babe Dead at Hospital Mrs. Christine Peitcheff of Megeath and infant baby both passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here. The baby died late Thursday evening, and Mrs. Peitcheff, who had been brought to the institution in a very serious condition, passed away this morning at about 7 o’clock. The bodies are at the Rogan Mortuary, pending funeral arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 21, 1924 Former Resident Dies in Illinois Mrs. Edward Carleson received word Monday of the death that day of her sister, Mrs. William Gleeson, in Chicago. Death was due to complications resulting from heart and kidney trouble. It had been known that Mrs. Gleeson had not been in the best of health for several weeks. Mrs. Gleeson was formerly Miss Agnes Ray of this city, and will be remembered by many of the older residents. She came to Rock Springs with her parents when but a child and remained here until her marriage to Mr. Gleeson. For several years, immediately following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Gleeson lived in Kemmerer, where Mr. Gleeson was employed as a mine mechanic. Five years ago Mrs. Gleeson visited in Rock Springs, this being her last visit. She leaves besides her husband, five children. --- Green River Star, Nov 21, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Harrington and daughter Wilda and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Harris returned Wednesday from Ogden where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Harrington’s mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 28, 1924 INFANT SON DIES The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henetz of Lionkol passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here on Sunday evening last. Funeral services were held from the Rogan mortuary on Monday at two o’clock in the afternoon, and interment was in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 28, 1924 OREMLAND BABY DEAD The four months old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. N.H. Oremland of this city passed away last Sunday at Los Angeles, where Mrs. Oremland and baby have been visiting. Funeral services were held at Los Angeles. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 28, 1924 John McBride, Old Resident, Is Dead John McBride, a resident of Rock Springs, where he was born, for the past 46 years, passed away at the Empire Hotel, on Fifth street, this city, on Wednesday morning last, a victim of complications. McBride’s parents, and later his wife, preceded him to the Great Beyond, and for the past several years he has been residing in Rock Springs, although employed part of the time at Superior. He was machinist for the Union Pacific Coal company at Superior at the time of his untimely death of Wednesday. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Pat Maughn of Rawlins, Wyoming and by four children, all of whom reside in Seattle, Washington. The survivors have been notified of his death, and all are now en route to Rock Springs. Pending the arrival no funeral arrangements have been made. Deceased was a member of the L.D.S. church, and it is expected that funeral services will be held from that church on Sunday next. The body has been prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 28, 1924 Pioneer of This Locality Is Dead Came to Rock Springs Long Before Chinese Riot—Died Last Sunday at Mountainview, Wyo. Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Cunningham, a pioneer of Rock Springs seven years prior to the Chinese riot, were held from the Sprowell mortuary Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, J.B. Young of the L.D.S. church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Cunningham was an old-time resident of this city, coming here in 1878 and living until 1898, 20 years later, when she moved to Bridger Valley. Her death occurred Sunday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Robert Kidman at Mountain View. Short services were held from the L.D.S. church in Lyman on Monday. She had been an invalid for the past seven years. With her at the time of her death were her five children. Owing to her old age and her long period of suffering death was not unexpected. She was born in Scotland in 1843. In early womanhood she was married to John Cunningham and together they came to America in 1878, coming directly to Rock Springs. Her husband, who died from injuries received in the old No. 1 mine, passed away in this city in 1897. A year after her husband’s death she left Rock Springs, going to Bridger Valley. Until seven years ago she ran a hotel at Lyman, at which time, due to ill health, she gave up the business. She was the mother of eleven children, five of whom are living. They are Mrs. Robert Kidman, Mountain View; Mrs. E.W. Hollingshead, Lyman; Mrs. August Gras and Mrs. Charles Alexander, Rock Springs, and John Cunningham, Ogden. Besides her children she leaves 57 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren. The arrangements carried out by the family were in accordance with Mrs. Cunningham’s wishes. On next Sunday the body of Mr. Cunningham will be removed by the Sprowell Mortuary and placed beside that of his wife. According to her own plans six grandsons, Harry Thomas, John and Edward James, Thomas and Harry Stewart, acted as pallbearers at the final services on last Tuesday morning. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1924 HANNA The community was shocked to learn of the death of Sam Bisiginato, who passed away at the Hanna Hospital on Tuesday, October 21st. Deceased had been a resident of Hanna and a trusted employe of the Coal Company for a number of years, and was held in high esteem by all his fellow workers. They sympathy of the entire community goes out to his widow and children. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1924 HANNA The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. Schoals were sorry to hear of the death of their infant son. --- Green River Star, Dec, 5, 1924 Mrs. Sam Hoover was called to her home in Missouri last week owing to the death of a brother. --- Green River Star, Dec 12, 1924 Mrs. Sam Hoover returned Tuesday from Missouri, where she was called owing to the death of her brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 19, 1924 Aged Woman Dead; Was 81 Years Old Mrs. Betty Moore, aged 81 years, died at her home at 217 M street Wednesday night last. Death was due to complications. She is survived by one son, Charles Moore, who resided with her at the M street home. Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon from the A.M.E. church, Rev. Davis officiating. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary. Interment will be in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Green River Star, Dec 19, 1924 The many friends of J. T. Kephart, will regret to learn of the death of his mother which occurred in Salt Lake City, Tuesday. Interment will be made in Durango, Colorado. --- Green River Star, Dec 19, 1924 Mrs. Lucille Smith, colored, thirty-one years of age, passed away on the south side of town last Sunday evening, cause of death given as acute indigestion. The body was prepared for shipment at the Green River Mercantile Co. mortuary and shipped to Greenleaf, Mo. For burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 150-FOOT FALL FATAL TO GIRL Rawlins Girl Instantly Killed in Fall From High Cliff Mrs. Barbara Roberts, 27, of Rawlins, was instantly killed last Sunday afternoon, when she lost her footing and fell headlong over a 150-foot cliff, near the city limits, between Number Four and Number Five. The young woman sustained a broken neck, a broken collar bone and severe gashes about the head in the fall to death, which was instantaneous. The accident occurred while Mrs. Roberts, in company with James O’Leary, a youth of this city, were hunting rabbits on the outskirts of the city. The young man had chosen a path which led around the base of the cliff, while his companion had chosen to scale the hill and meet O’Leary on the opposite side. As she stepped forward, while near the top, a crust of snow gave way, and she tumbled headlong down to the bottom, a distance of about 150 feet. She was dead when O’Leary arrived at the scene. Mrs. Roberts had but recently arrived in Rock Springs, and was visiting with friends here for a few days before the holiday. Her mother, Mrs. Cairns of Rawlins, and a brother, arrived Monday. The body was prepared by Rogan’s Mortuary and shipped to Rawlins the following day, and interment was in that city. The mother was overcome with grief when informed of the tragedy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 Former Railroader Here Passed Away James C. Lowe, pioneer of western Wyoming, passed away in this city early last Sunday morning, death resulting from cancer of the stomach. A week prior to his death Mr. Lowe was brought to Rock Springs for medical treatment but owing to the advanced condition of the malady this proved ineffective, and the end came shortly after midnight. Mr. Lowe was born in Pennsylvania 56 years ago and came to this country in 1899. In the early days he drove stage between Green River and Big Piney and later became an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad, locating in Green River. For 22 years he remained with the railroad, running between Green River and Rawlins. Three years ago he went into the ranching business, purchasing a ranch 35 miles south of Green River. He was engaged in this business at the time of his death. Mr. Lowe leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Parea of this city, and two sons, Amos and Charles, both of Green River. One son, Jesse, died in the services of his country during the World War. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the Episcopal Church in Green River in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 DEATH OF THOMAS BIRD Report was received in Rock Springs today of the death of Thomas Bird, proprietor of the Marx hotel at Evanston, at Rochester, Minn., where he went last week for treatment. Deceased is well known in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 Mother Dead, Baby Is Alive in Childbirth Mrs. Gilbert Rhinehart of Green River passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here on Christams day, following the birth of a daughter who is alive and well at that institution. Mrs. Rhinehart, 33, was admitted to the hospital last Sunday, in a very critical condition. On Thursday surgeons, after conference, performed a Caesarian operation and the infant was born. The unfortunate woman’s death was attributed to eclampsia and many complications. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 Aged Superior Miner Died Wednesday Alex Brown, 76, colored, of Superior, died Wednesday morning at his Superior home, death coming after an extended illness. Deceased, at the time of his death, is survived only by his widow, the two having resided for the past 22 years at Superior. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon next at the A.M.E. church in this city. Deceased was a member of Local 2328, U.M.W. of A., and that organization will have charge of the funeral. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary, this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 John Sakarik Died at Superior Tuesday John Sakarik, miner of Superior died at that place Tuesday morning last, a victim of pneumonia, according to attending physicians. Sakarik was a member of the I.O.O.F., and Local 2328, U.M.W. of A., at the time of his death. He is survived by his father and mother, one sister and five brothers. His mother and a brother are expected to arrive tomorrow from their home in Scranton, Pa. The funeral probably will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Rogan Mortuary, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 26, 1924 Former Resident Died in Omaha Son of Former Union Pacific Superintendent, Well Known Locally Is Victim of Bright’s Disease Charles L. McDuffie of Omaha, died at the Clarkson hospital, Omaha, at 12:30 o’clock Saturday. By mid-afternoon the report had been received in Rock Springs, where he at one time resided, and where he was well known, having ten years ago married a Rock Springs girl, Miss Iona Jensen. Deceased was the son of the late A.W. McDuffie, formerly superintendent of the western division of the Union Pacific railroad, and who also was well known in Rock Springs. While a resident of this city the younger Mr. McDuffie was ticket clerk at the U.P. station. Later, after his marriage to Miss Jensen, daughter of Mrs. E. Jensen of this city, he lived in Green River and Laramie. Seven years ago he left the employ of the railroad and became sales supervisor for the Vital Vacuum company, with headquarters in Omaha. He held this position at the time of his death. Stricken in October last with an acute attack of Bright’s disease, Mr. McDuffie lingered for over two months when the end came on December 20. Up until the time of his illness he was apparently in the best of health. Charles McDuffie was 32 years of age. He was a native of Texas, having been born in Fort Worth. In January, ten years ago, he married Miss Jensen, and to this union one daughter, Daphne Lee, was born, who is now four years old. Besides his widow and daughter, he is survived by his stepmother, who resides in Texas, both his father and mother having preceded him in death. Funeral Services Here The body was brought to Rock Springs for final services and interment. The funeral party, leaving Omaha at 10:30 Monday morning, arrive din Rock Springs on No. 17 Tuesday. The body was accompanied by his wife and daughter, Arthur L. McDuffie, a cousin and Mrs. E. Jensen, mother of Mrs. McDuffie, who has been in Omaha since the beginning of his illness. Services were held at the Church of the Holy Communion Tuesday afternoon. At the grave the Masonic Lodge had charge, deceased having been a Scottish Rite Mason. ---