Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1925 Mrs. Thos. Overy’s grandmother, Mrs. Cunningham, of the Bridger Valley, died on November 25th and was brought to Rock Springs for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 2, 1925 Death of Local Lad Occurred Tuesday John Y. Price Succumbs to Operation On Tuesday, Funeral Services This Afternoon The news of the untimely death of John Y. Price, which occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital here on Tuesday morning, following and operation performed on the preceding Sunday, came as a severe shock to the many friends of that young man in this community. He had been stricken with an acute attack of appendicitis and was rushed to the hospital on Sunday. The fact that he was ill was not generally known throughout the city, where he as resided during his entire lifetime. At the time of his sudden illness he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company as hoisting engineer at the Number Four mine of that company. John Y. Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Price, was born in Rock Springs on March 26, 1898. His life of almost 27 years was spent entirely in this city where he lived with his parents, attending the city schools. Eighteen months ago he married Miss Eva Hodge of Butte, Mont. At the time of his death Mr. and Mrs. Price were living at their home at No. 4. Those left to mourn are the widow, father and mother and two sisters, Mrs. John Riddle, Rock Springs, and Mrs. Thomas Foster, Reliance. Funeral Services Funeral services under the direction of the Sprowell Mortuary and in charge of the I.O.O.F., were held this afternoon from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Price, at No. 3. Pallbearers selected from the Odd Fellows Lodge, were Fred Hansen, Hans Hansen, John Freeman, Tony Behring, William Behring, and Enoch Parton. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 2, 1925 CHILD’S BODY BROUGHT TO ROCK SPRINGS Report of the death of little David Jones, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Jones of McGill, Nev., formerly of Rock Springs, where the father of the child lived, reached here yesterday, New Year’s Day. Death resulted shortly after the little fellow had been struck by an automobile on New Year’s Eve. The body is being brought to Rock Springs tomorrow. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the home of the child’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Jones, 120 Sherman street. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 2, 1925 Son of Former Assessor Dead George Larson Passed Away at Evanston Last Sunday, Funeral Services Here George, son of former county assessor Soren Larson, passed away in an institution at Evanston on Sunday morning last, following an illness of several years duration. He had been receiving medical attention at Evanston for the past 18 months, and the report of his death came as a distinct shock to his relatives and friends in this city. Death was due directly to a blow on the head, sustained by the unfortunate young man when he was a boy in Rock Springs, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. The body was shipped from Evanston to Rock Springs, where funeral services were held on Tuesday last. Services were held in the Episcopal church Rev. Abraham officiating. The body was prepared for burial by the Rogan Mortuary and interment was in the Rock Springs cemetery. At the time of his death, Larson was survived by his father and stepmother, and three brothers, Walter, Harry and Otto, all of whom reside in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 2, 1925 Body Being Shipped To Far-Off Orient In accordance with an off expressed wish and custom, prevalent among his people, the body of Toy Hing Lee, Chinaman, who died in this city last Friday following a paralytic stroke, will within the next few days be started on its voyage to the Orient. The body is being held at the Ace Mortuary, from which place is will be shipped. On January 7, under the supervision of the American Express Company, the body will be transported from San Francisco, Calif., to Hong King, China. From this point it will be taken to the home of his wife and children in the interior of China, arriving at its destination four weeks after death resulted. Toy Hing Lee was well known in Rock Springs where he has lived for the past 40 years. For several years he was a coal miner but later went into the restaurant business. During the time he lived here he returned to Chine three different times to visit his wife and children, the last time being in 1921, when, upon returning, was accompanied by one of is sons, who is now employed at a local restaurant. He was 57 years old, and is survived by a wife and children in China. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 2, 1925 Former Resident a Suicide, Kemmerer News of the death, by suicide, of George R. Symes, which occurred in Kemmerer on Sunday morning last, was received in Rock Springs the following day. Mr. Symes was formerly a resident of Rock Springs and Superior, in both of which places he is well known. The unfortunate man, who had been in a very nervous condition as the result of a prolonged siege of illness, shot himself to death in the department store where he is employed in Kemmerer. His body was discovered shortly after the commission of the deed by a son and son-in-law, both of whom had come to the store that morning to assist in taking inventory. He is survived by a widow, three daughters and four sons. One of his sons, Clinton, has been employed in Rock Springs for the past several months at the Heitz Hardware store. Funeral services were held in Kemmerer on Tuesday last. --- Green River Star, Jan 2, 1925 MRS. GILBERT RINEHART LAID TO REST IN DIXON Mrs. Edith Rinehart, 33, wife of Gilbert Rinehart of Green River, died at the Wyoming General Hospital Thursday afternoon of puerperal eclampsia after a short illness. Mrs. Rinehart was brought to the hospital Sunday in an unconscious condition and a Caesarian operation was immediately performed. The baby, a fine little girl, is living. Her husband and a brother, were at her bedside when the end came. The funeral took place at Dixon, Wyoming, on Saturday afternoon and the remains were reverently laid to rest in Dixon cemetery in the presence of relatives and friends. The whole of this community extend heartfelt sympathy to the husband and relatives in their great bereavement. --- Green River Star, Jan 2, 1925 Word was received here this week by friends in Green River of the death of John Deans, formerly photographer at Rock Springs, which took place at Redondo Beach, California, on Tuesday night at 8:30. The cause of death is given as stomach trouble. --- Green River Star, Jan 2, 1925 The funeral of James C. Lowe, who died last Sunday morning at the Wyoming General Hospital, took place on Wednesday afternoon in this city. Services were held in St. John’s church conducted by Rev. James Maclauglin. A large number of sorrowing friends and relatives were present and followed the cortege to Riverview cemetery where the earthly remains of Mr. Lowe were reverently laid to rest. --- Green River Star, Jan 2, 1925 CARD OF THANKS I wish through the medium of the Green River Star to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation of the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy extended to me during the illness and death of my beloved wife, Edith Rinehart. G. L. RINEHART. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 9, 1925 Peter A. Beck Is Dead at Utah Home Well-Known Railroader, Green River Resident for Several Years, Died Following an Operation [tear in paper] on Wednesday morning last of the death the previous evening in Ogden, of Peter A. Beck, well known railroader, was received in Rock Springs with a distinct shock. Mr. Beck, who was stationed at Green River for several years, had scores of friends in this locality. He passed away at an Ogden hospital Tuesday evening, following an operation for appendicitis. At the time of his death he was about 60 years of age. During his residence in this locality he was supervisor of bridge building on this division, between Rawlins and Ogden, and had his headquarters in Green River. He was a 32d degree Mason and a member of Korein Shrine. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Masonic Temple, Ogden, under the auspices of the Weber Lodge No. 6 F. and A.M. Interment was in the Mountainview cemetery of that city. David Bell of this city attended the funeral services. A son of Mr. Beck met a tragic death several years ago, when an airplane which he was piloting during a carnival in Salt Lake crashed to the ground. A daughter, Mrs. W.R. Hocker, resides in Kemmerer. --- Green River Star, Jan 9, 1925 PETER ANDREW BECK DIES FOLLOWING AN OPERATION Funeral services for Peter Andrew Beck, supervisor of bridges and buildings for the Union Pacific railroad, who died Tuesday evening at Dee hospital in Ogden, following an operation for appendicitis, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Masonic temple under the auspices of Weber lodge No. 6, A. F. and A. M., with the Rev. J. W. Hyslop officiating, in Ogden. Mr. Beck had been ill only one day before the operation was performed on Monday. He was born in Denmark and was 60 years old. He had been a resident of this country for 40 years and had lived in Ogden for 22 years. Mr. Beck was well-known in railroad circles. The station at Beck, Nebraska, on the U. P. railroad, was named for him. He was a member of the Masonic blue lodge and Consistory of Cheyenne, and a member of Korein Temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine, at Rawlins, Wyoming. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Marrie Christensen Beck to whom he was married in Cheyenne; two brothers and five sisters, all in Europe, and the following children: James Beck, New York; Mrs. W. R. Hocker, Kemmerer; P. A. Beck, Jr., a student at the University of Virginia; Alice Beck, Gilbert Beck and Kathryn Beck of Ogden. George Beck, a son, an aviator during the war, was killed in Salt Lake in an airplane accident in 1919. Mr. Beck was held high in the esteem of the Union Pacific Railroad Co. as a competent official and man of sterling qualities, and his passing will be mourned by a host of friends all over the Union Pacific system, and his many Green River friends mournfully join in extending sympathy to his bereaved wife and children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 16, 1925 DEATH OF CHILD Mrs. Dominick Berta received a telegram from her sister, Mrs. Henry Brown of Wattis, Utah, last evening conveying the sad news of the death of her one-year-old daughter, which occurred yesterday. Mrs. Brown is the daughter of Jack Keeler Sr., of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 16, 1925 Demented Woman Takes Own Life Superior Matron Shoots Self Through Heart, Following Prolonged Siege of Illness Driven to mental distraction boy a prolonged siege of illness, Mrs. Terri Ferenzi, 57, of Superior, shot herself through the heart with a bullet from a .38 calibre revolver last Tuesday morning, death resulting almost instantly. At the time of the commission of the deed, which was a severe shock to her many friends and those who survive her, Mrs. Ferenzi was alone in her house in Superior. She was discovered shortly thereafter by members of her family, but death had resulted. The unfortunate woman is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lascello and a son, John Ferenzi, all of whom reside in Superior. Coroner Rogan was called to Superior where he conducted an investigation of the affair. As there was conclusive proof that the woman had committed suicide, no inquest was held. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary here. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon next, at two o’clock at the South Side Catholic church, Father Welsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 16, 1925 Apoplexy Fatal to An Aged Resident Body of Ed Martin Found in Local Rooming House, Had Been Dead Several Hours The body of Ed Martin, aged about 60 years, was found in a room of an Elk Street rooming house last Tuesday evening at about 11:30, when an effort to locate him was made. Martin was found dead in bed, death having occurred, in the opinion of Coroner Frank Rogan, fully eight hours prior to the discovery. Death was caused by apoplexy, according to physicians who examined the body at the Rogan Mortuary. Little is known of Martin, although he has been here for some time past. He has not worked for the past several weeks. A sister residing in Syracuse, New York, has been notified of the death. Martin was a member of the Knights of Pythias of Lander, and local K.P.’s will conduct funeral services tomorrow afternoon from the Rogan mortuary here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 16, 1925 Miner Killed By Heavy Rock Fall Joe Kesner Met Death In Mine At Sweetwater Last Monday, Was Buried Yesterday Joe Kesner, 52, was instantly killed last Monday afternoon when he was buried under a heavy fall of rock at the Sweetwater mine, near here. At the time of the accident Kesner was digging coal in the mine. It was estimated by officials that a ton of rock fell on the unfortunate man, whose body was badly mangled. Kesner was a member of a Slavonic society at the time of his death, and this society conducted funeral services over his body at Slovenski Dom yesterday afternoon. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery here. He was survived by a widow, two daughters and one son, all of whom resided at the family home at Blairtown. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 16, 1925 Superior Lady Dead Following Operation Mrs. W.F. McDill, wife of Dr. McDill of Superior, died late last evening at the Wyoming General hospital following a Caesarian section performed in an effort to save her life. A baby daughter born last evening is alive at the hospital. Mrs. McDill is survived by her husband and several children, all of whom reside in Superior, where Mrs. McDill has been active in community welfare, and where the report of her untimely death will be received as a distinct shock by the entire community. Dr. McDill is a practicing physician at Superior, where he has been located for several years. The remains are at the Rogan mortuary here, pending funeral arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 23, 1925 Funeral Services, Mrs. McDill Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. W.F. McDill and infant daughter of Superior were held from the First Baptist church, Rock Springs, last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. S.D. Pyle, pastor of the church, officiating. The church was filled to capacity with friends, indicating the high esteem in which the departed was held. A mixed quartette, Mrs. A.L. McCurtain, Ms. W.E. Wood, Clarence Seeburg and Albert Busch sang, “Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” and “Lead Kindly Light.” Mrs. C.N. Bell sang, “Abide With Me.” An abundance of beautiful floral tributes was banked around the platform. Pallbearers were Dr. H.J. Arbogast, Dr. T.H. Roe, A.L. McCurtain, Rock Springs and Harry Wyllerman, Robert Guy and Frank Gates of Superior. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 23, 1925 SKELETON TRACE AT WAMSUTTER Bones of a Human Foot Found; Is It Missing Desperado? The discovery of the bones of a human foot near Wamsutter, a station on the Union Pacific railroad east of Rock Springs, has caused officials here to link up with the discovery the disappearance in that locality last July of Ernest Sackse, bank robber and desperado, who had escaped from the Idaho State penitentiary. The discovery of the bones of a human foot, encased in a rubber, was made, according to reports received at Sheriff Morton’s office, by a section hand last summer, who failed to report his find to the proper officials. At the time, the section hand also contends, he found the charred remains of a man near the spot, but a search by officials at this time failed to reveal any of these bones. Officers were hampered in their search by deep snow and frozen ground and they plan to make a more thorough investigation in the spring. So far as is known, the only person who had disappeared from around Wamsutter in the past year is Sackse, who escaped from a moving train in that locality, July 7 last, and may have perished. Press dispatches at the time contained the following concerning Sackse’s escape: “Ernest Sackse, bank robber and desperado, is still at large in the hills of Wyoming. Warden Snook of the Idaho penitentiary, who has returned to Boise from Wamsutter, Wyo., said that a well-organized man hunt is underway, but he was not very hopeful of recapturing the man. “Sackse escaped from a guard who was returning him to Boise by jumping from a window of the car in which he was riding, and no trace has been found of him. He was wanted in Idaho for robbing the Rigby State Bank and for violation of his prison parole. “Warden Frank Hadsell of the Wyoming State penitentiary was at Wamsutter in charge of the searching party when Warden Snook arrived at the scene of the escape, and with the search in capable hand, he returned to Boise.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 23, 1925 Brain Lesion Fatal To Superior Miner Louis Valff, 39, of Superior, is dead as the result of a brain lesion, with which he was afflicted while playing cards at Superior Wednesday evening. Late that evening Valff announced to those with whom he was playing that he would have to quit, as he no longer could see the cards. He went to bed, and at 5 o’clock yesterday morning those sleeping in the house were attracted by moans from his bedroom. He was discovered to be unconscious and was removed to the hospital, where, yesterday afternoon, he succumbed. The body is at the Rogan mortuary here, pending funeral arrangements. A nephew residing in Park City, Utah, has been notified. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 23, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services for Lucy May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Green of Rock Springs, were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. J.B. Young of the L.D.S. Church, officiated. The infant was less than one month old, born December 24 last, and passed away at the home of its parents, January 18. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 23, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Lucy May, the one-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Green, was buried Monday afternoon last at 2 o’clock. Services were held at the Rogan Mortuary, Bishop Young of the L.D.S. church officiating. --- Green River Star, Jan 23, 1925 LOCAL MAN KILLED BY FALL OF TREE Charles Terry, 45 years of age, met his death by the falling of a tree while cutting logs for a sawmill near Manila, Utah, on Wednesday. Mr. Terry has been working at the sawmill for a number of years and is well known in that section. At one time Mr. Terry was a resident of Green River and has many friends in this city. He leaves a wife and nine children, one of whom is Mrs. Hal Anderson of this city who have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements have not been completed. --- Green River Star, Jan 23, 1925 A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Davis on Saturday, January 10th, but the little one only gladdened the home for one short week, being recalled by He who gave on Friday, the 16th. The little one was laid to rest on Saturday. --- Green River Star, Jan 23, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We wish through the columns of the Green River Star to thank all neighbors and friends for their kind sympathy in the death of our infant son and for the beautiful flowers sent. MR. AND MRS. JAMES DAVIS AND FAMILY. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 30, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT Raymond, the three-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Segundo Caller, Megeath, passed away at the home of his parents on Saturday last. Death was due to pneumonia. Short services were held at the grave, burial being in Rock Springs at 10 o’clock last Sunday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 30, 1925 J.P. M’DERMOTT STRUCK BY U.P. TRAIN THIS MORNING Horribly Mutilated Body of Prominent Local Business Man Found at No. 7 Switch at 8 O’Clock; Probably Struck by No. 4 The horribly mangled body of James P. McDermott, prominent pioneer business man of Rock Springs, was found between the rails of the Union Pacific railroad by a switching crew at 8 a.m. today, at No. 7 mine switch leading form the main line. No similar report in years has so shocked the city. Every evidence is that Mr. McDermott was struck by a Union Pacific train, in all probability No. 4, eastbound, which passed through the city about 5 a.m., and carried one and one-quarter miles east to the switch on the cowcatcher, where the body finally dislodged and dropped between the rails, the head of the unfortunate man being caught in the switch frog and the entire body mutilated, cut and torn to a degree that made identification impossible until finally his Elk lodge card and engraved watch proved his identity. Las Seen at 7 P.M. Yesterday Mr. McDermott was last seen at his room in the Commercial hotel last evening at 7 o’clock by P.P. Draney, manager of the McDermott concern in this city. Mr. Draney states that Mr. McDermott said nothing about leaving the room when he left him. Investigation of the room this morning disclosed the fact that the bed had been unoccupied during the night, hence his movements after 7 p.m. until the tragic accident had not been ascertained up to noon today. Presumption is that Mr. McDermott had made a trip to the eastern part of the city and upon returning to his hotel had gone to the railroad tracks and was walking into town when struck by the train. Found by Switchman Ted Thompson, U.P. switchman on the shifter engine crew, first observed the body at No. 7 switch at 8 o’clock this morning. The information was transmitted at once to Union Pacific Agent Brown at Rock Springs, who in turn notified Coroner F.P. Rogan. Mr. Rogan, accompanied by his assistant, L.M. Evans, made a hurried trip in an automobile to the scene and brought the remains back to the city. On the person of Mr. McDermott was found his Elk card, check book, note book, several letters and a purse containing $25 in currency, besides a small amount of silver loose in his pocket. This offsets any opinion that the unfortunate man was a victim of foul play. The body was horribly mutilated, the head having been crushed as an egg shell, with no features recognizable. His right arm was completely severed, as also was his right leg. He was completely disemboweled, and every bone in his body was broken. At the time The Rocket goes to press special efforts were being put forth to locate the dead man’s hat, which would probably indicate at what point along the right of way Mr. McDermott was struck by the train. Deceased carried a watch which was crushed, the hands pointing to 5:55, which indicates the time of the accident this morning. In the back of this watch was the engraving, “Presented to James P. McDermott on his 21st birthday, August 21, 1885, by his mother.” Coroner Rogan and assistants have devoted the entire forenoon today toward securing the particulars in connection with the tragedy, especially as to deceased’s movements last night. Shortly after noon today the coroner impaneled a jury and left for the scene of the accident. Resided Here for 30 Years James P. McDermott, aged 60 years, was a native of Bevier, Mo., and came to Rock Springs over 30 years ago, immediately engaging in business. Through his long residence he became one of the best known men of the city. He never married. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Mayme Morgan, of Alhambra, Cal., and by a brother, Joe McDermott, former resident of Rock Springs, but now of Helena, Mont., in which state he at one time served as coal mine inspector. While here the brother was mine foreman for the Central Coal & Coke Co. These relatives have been notified, and advice from them is awaited as to disposition of the remains, which likely will be shipped back to the deceased’s old home in Missouri for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 30, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services for Helen, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Reynolds, were held at the Rogan Mortuary Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 30, 1925 Log Cutter Killed By Fall of Tree (Green River Star) Charles Terry, 45 years of age, met his death by falling off a tree while cutting logs for a sawmill near Manila, Utah on Wednesday. Mr. Terry has been working at the sawmill for a number of years and is well known in that section. At one time Mr. Terry was a resident of Green River and has many friends in this city. He leaves his wife and nine children, one of whom is Mrs. Hal Andersen of this city who have the sympathy of all in their great bereavement. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been completed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 30, 1925 Mrs. Mary Yelovian Died Here Saturday Mrs. Mary Yelovian, aged 35 years, passed away at her home in Rock Springs last Saturday following an illness of several months’ duration. During this time she suffered from complications which resulted in her death. She was the wife of Anton Yelovian, and had been a resident of Rock Springs for several years. Deceased was a native of Jugoslavia and was of the Roman Catholic faith. Funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary and Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiated, Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Besides her husband, Mrs. Yelovian leaves one son to mourn her untimely passing. --- Green River Star, Jan 30, 1925 Reuben, T. L. and H. Anderson returned this week from Terryville, where they were called on the sad mission of attending the funeral of C. A. Terry, who last week was killed while at work falling logs. The funeral was held last Saturday from the Coon Hollow school house and was attended by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, and the mortal remains of this well known pioneer laid to rest in the Terryville cemetery. Counsellor Henry Heiner conducted the funeral services. --- Green River Star, Jan 30, 1925 BROTHER OF R. R. ROSE KILLED IN DENVER Robert R. Rose, who was in Kemmerer last Saturday for the purpose of attending the Cretaceous Oil Co. meeting received a telegram that day advising him of the sudden death of his brother, who was killed in an auto accident in Denver. Mr. Rose left immediately for Denver. Mr. Rose has many friends in Green River who extend sympathy to him in the loss of his brother. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1925 Superior This community mourns the loss of one of its most loved members with the passing of Mrs. McDill, wife of Doctor McDill, who died at the Wyoming General Hospital, January 15th. The heartfelt sympathy of this and the surrounding communities goes out to Doctor McDill and his family. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1925 Superior We regret to note the death of John Sekerak on December 23. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1925 Superior This community mourns the loss of one of its most loved members with the passing of Mrs. McDill, wife of Doctor McDill, who died at the Wyoming General Hospital, January 15th. The heartfelt sympathy of this and the surrounding communities goes out to Doctor McDill and his family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Pinedale Man Died in City Last Monday Ed Morgan of Pinedale passed away Monday morning at the Wyoming General hospital, following a month’s serious illness, during which time he was confined to the local hospital. Mr. Morgan was a sufferer from diabetes, and was critically ill at the time he was admitted to the institution. At the time of his death deceased was survived by his wife, one daughter and a step-daughter. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary and was shipped on Tuesday morning to the old home at Pinedale, where services and interment were held the following day. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Death of Mrs. Mary Hibland Here Friday Mrs. Mary Hibland, 45, died at her home on Seventh street last Friday, following an illness which extended over a period of two years. At the time of her death she was survived by one daughter and one son, both of whom made their home with their mother. Deceased was a member of the Women of Woodcraft, and of a Slavish society. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary, and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon last at the North Side Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating. Interment was in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 KILLED WIFE AND CHILRDEN Former Rock Springs Resident Held for an Awful Crime Acquaintances in Rock Springs of Russell Morton were surprised last Monday morning to hear that Morton, a former resident of Rock Springs, had been arrested and charged with the ruthless murder of his wife and two children at their home in Cumberland, Maryland. Morton formerly was a truck driver for the Gunn-Quealy Coal Co., near here, and has many acquaintances and relatives in this district. News dispatches dated Monday last were to the effect that “Russell Morton, 27 years old, who, police say, admitted he slashed the throats of his 23-year-old wife and his two daughters, Helen, 4, and Betty Jane, 18 months, Friday night, sits in his cell here (Cumberland, Md.), Saturday night, a coroner’s jury having returned a verdict of first degree murder against Morton. “Authorities questioning Morton, following his collapse after his arrest, say he admits killing his wife and two children, and threw the children’s bodies down an abandoned mine shaft, but refused to state his motive. “Police declare Morton became insanely jealous of his wife when she refused to stop attending dances and parties.” Rock Springs friends of Morton are entirely at a loss to explain his action, for they state he was respected in this community, and always seemed cheerful, and especially endeared to his wife and children. Later advices received in Rock Springs are to the effect that Morton, following his arrest attempted to take his own life by attempting to slash his throat with a butcher knife. The body of Mrs. Martin, when found was clothed only in a night gown and bathrobe. The children, which a few hours before, she had so lovingly prepared for bed, were still clothed in their sleeping garments when found. After Morton had been taken into custody, and while waiting for county officials, efforts were made to determine what Morton had done with the bodies of his children, which were later discovered in the abandoned mine shaft. Maintaining a sullen silence, Morton refused to answer any of the questions and then suddenly, without warning, he grabbed a butcher knife and attempted to cut his own throat. His attempt was frustrated by an onlooker, who, however, was wounded in the hand during the scuffle. Morton succeeded in inflicting a nasty, but not serious, wound in his neck. Mrs. Morton was the daughter of Samuel Smith of Harpersville, Md., and was reared within a few miles of the scene of the crime. The couple had been married five years, and had just returned to Maryland from Wyoming last May. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 MOTHER OF LOCAL MAN DIED IN ENGLAND Thomas Schofield, who resides in No. 2 addition, received a report the early part of the week of the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Smith, which occurred last Sunday at the family home in Lodge Brymbo, England. At 7:30 Wednesday morning the corresponding hour at which the services were held at the home in England, services were held at the Schofield home in this city, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Superior Miner Died From Complications Funeral services for George Helvy, aged 58, miner of Superior, were held this afternoon at the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Deceased was admitted to the hospital in Rock Springs late Monday afternoon, suffering with complications of heart and kidney trouble, and although everything was done to save his life, he passed away the following morning without fully recovering from the unconscious condition in which he was brought to the local institution. Deceased was a member of Local Union No. 2326, Superior. Services at the grave this afternoon were conducted by this local. He is survived by a son and daughter, both residents of Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 LAST RITES FOR J.P. McDERMOTT Hundred Paid Tribute to Pioneer Business Man of City Business activity in Rock Springs was entirely at a standstill Tuesday morning, during the last sad rites over the remains of J.P. McDermott, who was killed last Friday morning when struck by a Union Pacific passenger train. All houses in the city were closed from nine until 11 a.m. to honor the memory of this pioneer businessman of Sweetwater county. The post office, also, was closed during these hours. Mr. McDermott having served as postmaster in 189?-7, during the administration of President Grover Cleveland. Service At Elk’s The spacious Elk’s auditorium was crowded to capacity by those who came to pay their last respects to Mr. McDermott. Services were held by the B.P.O.E. Lodge of Rock Springs, of which Mr. McDermott was one of the oldest charter members. Services at the home included solos, “Nearer My God to Tee” and “Lead Kindly Light” by T.J. Kelly, accompanied by Miss Grace Johnston, the Elks’ ritualistic service, and a tribute to the memory of the man by William Derr, Exalted Ruler of the local lodge. Church Services The Elk’s service were followed by services at the South Side Roman Catholic Church, of which Mr. McDermott was a member during his lifetime. Rev. S.A. Welsh of the church paid a splendid tribute to the deceased during his residence in Rock Springs, and characterized him as a thorough American, and one of the pioneers of the community. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery here. The active pallbearers included Ed Crippa, Fred O’Donnell, Robert Murphy, P.P. Draney, W.F. Partin and George Hunter. The honorary pallbearers were D.A. Preston, D.G. Thomas, August Kendall, E.J. Williams, Geo. Pryde, and Frank Wexelberger. The casket was flanked with many floral offerings sent by friends and acquaintances of deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIED IN SALT LAKE CITY Mrs. Minnette Woodruff, wife of Dr. Edward Woodruff, an early day resident of Rock Springs, died recently at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment was in Mt. Olivet cemetery in that city last Tuesday afternoon. Many of the older residents of Rock Springs will remember when Dr. and Mrs. Woodruff resided here. They were married in this city, where, at that time Dr. Woodruff was a practicing physician. In 1890 they removed to Salt Lake City, where they have since resided. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Superior Lad Passed Away in This City Phillip Cho, 10-year-old Korean youth of Superior, died at the hospital in Rock Springs Tuesday evening, following a long siege of illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. S.D. Pyle officiating. Interment was in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Former Wyo. Miner Killed at Herrin It is indeed a far cry from peaceful Kemmerer to blood-stained Herrin, and yet there are many personal connections between the tow distant towns, says the Kemmerer Gazette. Many miners working in the local camps have previously worked in Herrin and many now there have gone from here and naturally friends made in this manner keep in touch with each other by correspondence. Prominent among the four men who were killed in the latest Herrin outbreak the first of this week details of which were told in pictures in the metropolitan newspapers, appears the name of Ora Thomas, who formerly lived in this city and worked in several mines in this locality. While here he was known as a very peaceable citizen, never carried a gun, not created and disturbance. He came direct from Herrin, in 1912 with his wife and made several trips back and forth. He was employed at Frontier Mine No. 1 under Sam Lycitt and also worked in several places under Otto Johns, with whom he first came to Lincoln county. Mr. Thomas at the time of his death was well and favorably known hereabout by a great many people who mourn his untimely passing without regard to merits of the feud in which he was engaged. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bertagnolli have returned from Los Angeles, Cal., after attending the funeral of Mrs. Frank Schmidt in that city. Mrs. Schmidt was a sister of Mrs. Bertagnolli and a former resident of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 6, 1925 Mrs. Maude Bundy of the Junior High school teaching staff, left Tuesday evening for Valparaiso, Ind., in response to a telegram conveying the news of the death of a relative. During her absence Miss Hattie Rinehart is substituting for her. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 DEATH LAID LOW JOHN G. RUMSEY Beloved Citizen and Pioneer Died After a Long Illness John G. Rumsey, staunch and loyal citizen of Rock Springs, one of its leading merchants, and known and beloved by hundreds of friends and associates, passed peacefully away at his apartments on South Front street at 8:05 o’clock this morning following an illness of nearly a year’s duration, diabetes being the immediate cause of death. Although, for the past few weeks little hope had been held for Mr. Rumsey’s recovery, his death this morning served as a distinct shock to the entire city, over which, when the report became generally known a pall of gloom seemed to settle, for in his passing another pioneer, loyal to his city and neighbors, a gentleman of the Old West has taken leave, never to return. Mr. Rumsey, despite his advanced age, 67 years, continued as active manager of the Stock Growers’ Mercantile company, in which concern he was one of the principal owners, until about 10 months ago, when his failing health compelled retirement. Gradually his condition became worse, until about three weeks ago, when a turn for the better came, and the patient alive only through his indomitable will after months of suffering, began to plan a trip to the coast, which he believed would assist in his complete recovery, to which he looked forward with utmost confidence throughout. A relapse ten days ago prevented this. Present at the time of death were his only immediate relatives, James M. Rumsey, brother, of Denver, and his sister, Miss Eliza W. Rumsey, of this city. Mr. Rumsey never married. Was Born in 1856 John Goffy Rumsey was the son of James M. and Harriet A. Rumsey, highly respected residents of Philadelphia, and was born in that city January 20, 1856. On coming West he first located at Fort Steele, in Carbon county, where he became associated as a partner and manager of the Cosgriff interests, which conducted a chain of stores and other concerns. It was in 1907 that deceased came to Rock Springs where he at once took charge of the Stock Growers’ Mercantile Co., the largest institution of its kind in Sweetwater county. The store then was known as the Cosgriff & Couzens Co., and it was Mr. Rumsey who incorporated the Stock Growers’ Mercantile Co. Throughout his long residence in this city, Mr. Rumsey ranked as one of the city’s leading citizens, generous, public spirited and a loyal booster for the city. Under his direction the concern which he headed grew and has thrived. Mr. Rumsey was a member of Rawlins Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M., of Cheyenne Consistory; of Korein Temple, Rawlins; B.P.O.E., and Knights of Pythias, Rock Springs. Funeral services had not been arranged at noon today, when The Rocket closed its forms, but it is presumed services and interment will be in Rock Springs—his home town, which city its institutions and its people he loved. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 UNTIMELY DEATH OF YOUNG JOHN NEVINS John, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nevins, who reside on East Flat, this city, passed away at the family home on Wednesday afternoon last, following an extended illness. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock, at the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 FATAL FRAY AT RIFE’S RANCH Jim McKee Gave Self Up After Shooting L. Kokalj Friday “I’m going out and get a gun and come back and kill you.” That remark, alleged to have been made by Lawrence Kokalj to Jim McKee last Friday evening at the Rife ranch, cost the former his life, for as Kokalj started to re-enter the room he was shot dead in his tracks by McKee. The two men, McKee a trapper at the Rife ranch, 45 miles south of Rock Springs, and Kokalj a ranch hand at the same ranch had both been drinking, according to those who were in the room where both were sitting, with the result that McKee had slapped Kokalj. It was following this that Kokalj is alleged to have threatened to go out and procure a gun and come back and kill McKee. The murdered man had attempted to enter the door leading into the room when he was shot three times by a gun in the hanks of McKee, all three bullets taking effect in Kokalj’s body. The latter fell dead in his tracks, death, it is believed, being almost instantaneous. Kokalj’s body fell across the doorway, partly inside the room. McKee Gave Self Up McKee, who is well known in this community where he has resided for many years, immediately notified the sheriff’s office here in Rock Springs, and awaited the arrival of the deputy who returned form the ranch with him late Friday evening. The shooting occurred between five and six o’clock, while the men were assembled at the house awaiting for supper to be served. In a room adjoining Sterling Rife, who is also stationed at the ranch, was lying on the cot, and although he heard the men arguing in the adjoining room, he did not see the shooting, as his view was obstructed by a closed door. Following the shooting Rife remained on the cot until he had satisfied himself that McKee was not on a rampage, when he entered the other room and saw Kokalj’s body lying across the doorway. McKee, according to Rife, remarked, “Well I got him three times.” Friday evening McKee was brought to Rock Springs and lodged in the city jail here, until the following day, when he was taken to the county jail at Green River, where he is being held. On Saturday morning he inquired of city hall attaches if “Lawrence was dead.” He expressed no surprise when informed that he was. Coroner Rogan journeyed to the Rife ranch on Saturday morning, returning the same day with the body. A coroner’s inquest was held on Saturday evening, the coroner’s jury returning a verdict that Kokalj came to his death as a result of gunshot wounds inflicted by James McKee. As far as could be ascertained by Coroner Rogan, Kokalj had no relatives in this country. He is survived by a sister who resides in Austria. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the North Side Catholic Church, Fr. Schriffrer officiating. Deceased was a member of the South Slovonic Catholic union, which organization participated in the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 GRANGER LAD DIED AT LOCAL HOSPITAL Mack Hayden Ruble, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruble of Granger, Wyoming, passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here on Sunday evening last. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary here, and was shipped to Granger the following day, where interment was had. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 Mrs. Anderson East, to Mother’s Funeral Mrs. W.B. Anderson left Saturday evening for Lonaconing, Md., in response to a telegram received that day stating that her mother was seriously ill. A second telegram, received after Mrs. Anderson had departed for the east, stated that her mother had passed away on Sunday morning. The funeral was held at Lonaconing Wednesday, after Mrs. Anderson’s arrival there. Will Adkison, a brother of Mrs. Anderson’s also of this city, was unable to leave at the time the telegram was received. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 DEADLY GAS KILLED TWO Two Men Found in a Refrigerator Car at Green River Carbon monoxide gas poisoning was responsible for the death of Stanley Mouldy, 21, of Toronto, Canada, and an unknown young man who was traveling with him, according to officials who investigated the finding of the bodies of these two men in a refrigerator car at Green River last Tuesday. The bodies of the two men were discovered at 12:20 Tuesday afternoon by William Ross, who is P.F.E. inspector of refrigerator cars in Green River. Both young men had apparently been beating their way, and were overcome by the gas while traveling in the car. Mouldey, at the time of the discovery of the body, had been dead but a very short time, while his companion’s death, according to officials, occurred several houses prior to the discovery. Following the discovery of the bodies, Coroner F.P. Rogan was promptly notified, and he conducted an investigation. Death was attributed to carbon monoxide gas poisoning, the gas having been formed by the charcoal burners, one of which sets at either end of the refrigerator cars. It is presumed that both young men went to sleep in the cars and death claimed them while they were asleep and while they were breathing the deadly fumes from the burners. The bodies were taken to the Rogan mortuary here, where they are being held pending ???? and arrangements. Letters found on the person of Mouldey indicate that he was a resident of Toronto, Canada. A letter which the dead man had apparently intended sending to his mother in Toronto was found in his pocket. In his letter he advised his mother that he was making good progress, and was accompanied on the trip by a person whom referred to as “Alex.” This is the only clue as to the identity of the other man, who is about 23 or 24 years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 13, 1925 Dr. Cooper Died at Lander Home; Once Resided Here Many of the older residents of Rock Springs who remember Dr. A.H. Cooper when he was a practicing physician here about twenty years ago, will regret to hear of his death, which occurred from pneumonia in Lander last Saturday. While a resident of this city, Dr. Cooper was assistant to Dr. Reed, former well known Rock Springs physician, and also, house surgeon at the Wyoming General hospital here for one year. Later he practiced in Superior from which place he went to Lander where he continued to practice until his last illness. While house surgeon at the local hospital he met Miss Nettie Ansel of Lander, who was a nurse in the hospital at the time, and who later became his wife. He is survived by his widow and three children. --- Green River Star, Feb 13, 1925 LITTLE CHILD BURIED AT GRANGER TUESDAY Max Ruble, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Ruble, died at the Wyoming General Hospital last Sunday and was buried at Granger Tuesday, Rev. Rufus Whitaker of this city and David Bagley of Granger, officiating. --- Green River Star, Feb 13, 1925 CARD OF THANKS It is our desire to thank all who were so kind, while our little son and grandson, Mack, was suffering in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, with their acts of kindness and words of sympathy. We especially wish to thank the good people of Granger, who assisted us and with words of encouragement lessened the sorrow of laying to rest this young life. MR. and MRS. W. R. COURRNES, MR. and MRS. T. H. Ruble and family. --- Green River Star, Feb 13, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCleary were called to Cheyenne last Sunday owing to the sudden death of Mrs. McCleary’s father, Wm. Stuher of that city. --- Green River Star, Feb 13, 1925 Mrs. R. L. Mc Cleary was called to her home in Cheyenne Thursday owing to the death of her father. --- Green River Star, Feb 13, 1925 MEN FOUND DEAD IN REFRIGERATOR CAR Carbon monoxide gas poisoning was responsible for the death of Stanley Mouldy, 21, of Toronto, Canada, and an unknown young man who was travelling with him, according to officials who investigated the finding of the bodies of these two men in a refrigerator car in the railroad yards here Tuesday. The bodies of the two men were discovered at 12:20 Tuesday afternoon by P. F. E. inspector of refrigerator cars. Both young men apparently had been beating their way, and were overcome by the gas while traveling in the car. Mouldy, at the time of the discovery of the body, had been dead but a very short time, while his companion’s death, according to officials, occurred several hours prior to the discovery. Following the discovery of the bodies, Coroner F. P. Rogan was promptly notified, and he conducted an investigation. Death was attributed to carbon monoxide gas poisoning, the gas having been formed by the charcoal burners, one of which sets at either end of the refrigerator cars. It is presumed that both young men went to sleep in the cars and death claimed them while they were asleep, and while they were breathing the deadly fumes from the burner. The bodies were taken to the Rogan mortuary at Rock Springs, where they are being held pending funeral arrangements. Letters found on the person of Mouldy indicated that he was a resident of Toronto, Canada. A letter which the dead man had apparently intending sending to his mother in Toronto was found in his pocket. In his letter he advised his mother that he making good progress, and was accompanied on his trip by a person whom her referred to as “Alex.” This is the only clue as to the identity of the other man, who is about 23 or 24 years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 20, 1925 CORONER INVESTIGATED DEATH AT WAMSUTTER Coroner F.P. Rogan was called to Wamsutter yesterday to inquire into the death the day previous of Mrs. Carlota Vasquez Blan, a 32-year-old Mexican woman. The inquisition developed that the woman had died from natural causes. The body was shipped to Rawlins for interment. The woman is survived by her husband and several children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 20, 1925 Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Kovich Mrs. Barbara Kovich, wife of Ivan Kovich, whose death occurred in this city on Monday, was buried yesterday in St. Joseph’s cemetery here. Funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. Mrs. Kovich came to Rock Springs recently from Mt. Harris, Colorado. At the time of her death she was 46 years of age. She was the mother of several children who are left, with the father, to mourn her untimely passing. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 20, 1925 DEATH CALLED WM. C. LEWIS County Clerk Passed Away at Hospital Sunday The many friends of William C. Lewis, county clerk, not only in Rock Springs but throughout Sweetwater County, learned with regret of his death which occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital in this city Sunday morning. Mr. Lewis had been suffering from acute rheumatism for nearly eleven years but was able to attend to his duties up to November of last year when he was forced to give up his duties and has been confined to his [missing] since that time. In the beginning of January, it was considered advisable to have him removed to the hospital, where he passed away. “Billy” Lewis, as he was affectionately known, as born at Mount Pleasant, Durham, England, on August 31st, 1881. He came to this country with his parents when only ten years of age. They first located in Renville, Ohio, and after a short stay in that city came to Rock Springs. He was marshal in this city for twelve years and was then appointed chief of police, in which capacity he served for eight years. He resigned this position owing to his failing health. He was then elected county clerk, and after completing his term was in November of last year re-elected to this office. Mr. Lewis was one of the best known and respected of citizens. During the long period in which he acted as marshal and chief of police he served the community faithfully. He carried out his many times difficult duties fearlessly and without favor, but with a consummate tact which compelled the respect even of those unfortunates which his duty compelled him to place in a serious position. His re-election to the office of county clerk was sufficient testimony to the able manner in which he fulfilled the duties of that responsible office. He is survived by his wife and five children—Clarence, William, John, Henry and Bessie—all of whom, along with their mother, reside in Green River. Also by his father, Richard Lewis, two brothers, Richard and Ben, of this city and two sisters, Mrs. M.E. Harvey, of this city, and Mrs. William Green of Red Lodge, Montana. Funeral services were held in the Episcopal church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating. Deceased was a member of the K. of P. Lodge and a deputation from that body attended the services. The casket was covered by many beautiful floral offerings and a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the cortege to Mountain View cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 20, 1925 SUDDEN DEATH AGED WOMAN Mrs. Margaret Colton, Beloved by All, Died This Morning Announcement of the death this morning of Mrs. Margaret Colton, affectionately known in almost every Rock Springs home as “Grandma,” has spread a pall of gloom over the city. At the time of her death Grandma Colton was 88 years of age, and had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years, coming here from Almy, Wyo., where she had resided for two years previous. Death came at 8:30 this morning, when Mrs. Colton was dressing, following a night of peaceful sleep. Without warning she fell over dead, death being attributed to a stroke of apoplexy. A Beloved Pioneer Woman For the past ten years the birthday anniversary of Grandma Colton has been a social event in Rock Springs. It was the custom of hundreds of her friends to call at her home on Bridger avenue and pay their respects to this remarkable pioneer woman on this annual occasion. Mrs. Colton is survived by four sons and three daughters, and scores of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the three daughters are Mrs. Sarah Jones of Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Henry Walters and Mrs. Andrew Hamilton of this city, and her sons are Robert, who resides in England; John of Frontier; Isaac of this city, and Tom of Des Moines. Was Native of Wales Mrs. Colton was born in Wales in 1837. She was married in her native land to Hugh Roberts, who accompanied her to Pennsylvania in 1886. Following Mr. Roberts’ death in Pennsylvania two years later, Mrs. Colton and her seven children came to Almy in Uinta county, where the family resided for two years, coming directly from there to Rock Springs, where deceased has since resided. In 1891 Mrs. Roberts married Sam Colton, who was killed in No. 4 mine here nine months later. There were no children to this marriage. Mrs. Colton’s immediate family have been notified of her death, and it is expected funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Walters, on Bridger avenue, with whom she made her home, Sunday afternoon. Interment will be in the Rock Springs cemetery. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell mortuary in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 20, 1925 Cancer Fatal to Reliance Resident Funeral services for Dougald McWilliams of Reliance, were held Wednesday afternoon from the L.D.S. Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with J.B. Young officiating. Mr. McWilliams passed away at the hospital in this city Saturday evening after being in the local institution for a week suffering with cancer. He is survived by his widow, five daughters and two sons. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 27, 1925 Third Murder Case Developed Yesterday Frank Gornick of Superior was held without bonds to await trial at the next term of the District court, as the result of a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Dykes yesterday afternoon. Gornick is charged with the murder of Martin Cleavage, also of Superior, two weeks ago. The defendant alleges that the shooting was an accident, in that he did not intend to shoot the older Cleavage, but intended to shoot the man’s son. --- Green River Star, Feb 20, 1925 HENRY FRANKLIN DIED LAST SUNDAY After an illness of five weeks duration, on last Sunday morning at 8:15, Henry Franklin passed away cause of death being given as bladder and kidney trouble. Henry Franklin was born in Glasco, N. Y., October 5th, 1857, and passed the greater portion of his youth in that state, coming to Green River in 1881, and was for several years section foreman for the Union Pacific railroad company at Peru. Giving up his position with the railroad company he entered into sheep raising and became one of the leading flockmasterse of this section. A few years ago he sold his sheep interests and has been since identified with several of the leading institutions of business in Green River being at the time of his death vice president of the First national Bank of this city and a large stock holder of the Green River Mercantile Co., and was recognized as one of the stable financial men of the community in which he so long made his residence. He served the town of Green River as councilman, and while a member of that body, kept a close tab on the town’s interests, as was his habit throughout his life in his personal and any other interests that he might be identified with. In 1901 in this city he took unto himself as a life helpmate, Miss Ida Gasson, who survives him, and besides his wife he leaves among immediate relatives two nieces and a nephew, all residing in New York City. Mr. Franklin was of that type of manhood who loved home, and proven friends, and believed in being a true friend to those who proved themselves worthy of that title, and while not a man who shared much of the limelight, he was always a dependable man where good business judgment was essential, as is testified by what he amassed in life, from the position of section hand to vice president of a banking institution, and his life of self sacrifice to realize comfort in the after years, could be emulated with profit by many. His passing is deeply mourned by those who knew him for his true worth. The funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. James MacLaughlin conducting the same, while several beautiful selections were given by a mixed quartette. Following the service a long cortege of life long friends from all over the county followed the remains to Riverview cemetery, where they were tenderly laid to rest in the bosom of mother earth. The pall bearers were men who had been associated with him in business in life and were: Hugo F. Gaensslen, William Rogers, James Chrisman, A. E. Elders, A. R. Couzens and C. L. Young. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 27, 1925 H. RIDDLE DIED AT McCAMMON Former Reisdent of This City; Was Once County Clerk For the past three weeks, The Rocket has chronicled the passing of a pioneer of this district. This week announcement has been received in Rock Springs of the death, on Wednesday morning of Heriot Riddle of McCammon, Idaho, formerly of Rock Springs. Mr. Riddle, at the time of his death was 67 years of age. He was born in the parish of Cockpen, Endinburghshire, Scotland, coming to Rock Springs direct from the old country over 40 years ago. After his arrival in this city he worked for a few years in the coal mines. Following this, he was employed as bookkeeper for Thorpe & Sutton, after which he became teller and bookkeeper in the old Rock Springs National bank. Was County Clerk It was while holding the latter position that Mr. Riddle was elected to serve as county clerk of Sweetwater county, and he was twice re-elected to this important county office. He later served as cashier of a bank at Green River, after which he moved to McCammon, Idaho in 1912, since which time he has been residing in the Idaho city. Became Merchant at McCammon At McCammon he served as cashier of the bank, and later became general manager of a large mercantile establishment in that city, which position he occupied until his death Wednesday. Mr. Riddle is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Riddle of McCammon; one sister, Mrs. Neil Wise, of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Edwards of McCammon and Mrs. Matt McCourt of Green River, and one son, Alex Riddle, of McCammon. Upon receipt of the news of Mr. Riddle’s death, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wise of this city immediately departed for McCammon and will accompany the remains back to Green River, where services will be held in the Union Pacific Social hall Sunday next at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Mr. Riddle was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge and was past grand master of the Wyoming Grand Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a Knight Templar and patrol of the Eastern Star chapter of Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 27, 1925 Body Disinterred; To Be Cremated The body of Satchi Kawamoto, Japanese, was disinterred the first part of the week by Undertaker Rogan, and the remains were shipped to Denver for cremation. Kawamoto sustained a fractured skull in a coal mine accident in this district several months ago, and death followed. He was buried in the local cemetery at the time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 27, 1925 DEATH OF MRS. JOHN CRAWFORD Came From Scotland 2 Years Ago; Sister of Senator Park State Senator John Park and Mrs. Park arrived in the city last Saturday morning from Cheyenne where they had been attending the eighteenth session of the State Legislature, in response to a telegram conveying the report of the death here on the evening previous of Mrs. Jean Park Crawford, sister of Mr. Park. Mrs. Crawford had been in failing health, due to stomach complications for several months, and at the time Senator and Mrs. Park took their departure for Cheyenne for the forty-day session of the legislature her condition was not favorable but it was not considered serious so that the announcement of her death came as a distinct shock to members of the family and friends in this community. Mrs. Crawford was born 69 years ago in Lead Hills, in the Lowlands of Scotland. Here she spent her childhood, moving later to Ayrshire, Scotland where she was married to John Crawford. Later, with her husband she moved to Partick, which is now a part of the city of Glasgow, where Mr. Crawford died several years ago. Mrs. Crawford continued to make that city her home until two years ago when she came to Rock Springs, where she has since resided. Three children, all of whom reside in Rock Springs, remain to mourn her passing. They are Mrs. Alex MacDonald, Mrs. James MacGreggor and John Crawford, also, one sister, Mrs. Grace Park-Inglis, who resides in Scotland, and one brother, John Park. She was the mother of Dan Crawford who was at one time employed by the Stock Growers Mercantile Co., Eden, and who several years ago was killed in an auto accident between Rock Springs and Eden. Funeral Services Funeral services were held at the John Park home, Elk Street, Monday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist church, officiating. There was an abundance of flowers that flanked the bier, these were significant of the esteem in which deceased was held by those who knew her since her coming to Rock Springs two years ago. Mrs. A.W. Dickinson, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Mary Morris, sang “Lead Kindly Light” and “Abide With Me,” the latter arranged to the tune of “Absent.” Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 27, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services for Mary, the five-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Fisher, were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the family home, 315 H street, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The child passed away last evening shortly before 5 o’clock at the family home, following an illness of but a few days duration, which was due to stomach trouble. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 27, 1925 DEATH OF 13-DAY-OLD INFANT LAST SUNDAY Norma Hope, the 13 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Caldwell of this city, passed away at nine o’clock last Sunday morning. Funeral services, in charge of the Sprowell mortuary were held from the Caldwell home, 705 C Street, on Monday afternoon, Rev. S.D. Pyle, of the First Baptist Church, officiating. During the hour of the funeral, and for several hours previous, the little casket was covered with many beautiful flowers as it stood in the home. Interment was in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 27, 1925 DEPUTY SHERIFF JESSEN TO BRING BACK MURDERER Deputy Sheriff Chris Jessen left Tuesday night for Kansas City, Mo., to bring back to the county James Bailey (colored), who some months ago shot another colored fellow by the name of Soloman Jones in a drunken brawl in Green River in the far famed [sic] south side district. Jones was rushed to the Wyoming General hospital at Rock Springs, but died as the result of the gunshot wound. Bailey has been looked for all over the country, and was finally located in Kansas City where he had gone to meet his lady love. --- Green River Star, Feb 27, 1925 CARD OF THANKS Words are inadequate to fully express my appreciation to all, who during the illness of my husband, did everything in their power to make his last hours as happy and peaceful as possible, and who when the angel of death visited the home, with words of sympathy and acts of kindness endeavored to lessen my burden of sorrow. Especially do I wish to thank all who sent such beautiful floral tributes. MRS. HENRY FRANKLIN. --- Green River Star, Feb 27, 1925 Mrs. Matt McCourt and Miss Mary Logan left Wednesday morning on No. 17 for McCammon, Idaho, where they were called owing to the death of Heriot Riddle. --- Green River Star, Feb 27, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, went to Rock Springs last Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. Jones’ grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Colton, one of the pioneer residents of this county, who passed away in that city Friday of last week. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Mar 1925 Reliance The death of Mr. Dougal McWilliams occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital February 14th. He had been a patient at the hospital one week suffering from cancer. The family of the deceased has the sympathy of the entire community in this, their hour of bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Mar 1925 Rock Springs Ben Butler received the sad news of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Hastings, which occurred at Hanna. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 LOCAL MAN DIED FROM EXPOSURE John Asiala’s Body Was Found 20 Miles From Abandoned Car The discovery of the frozen body of John Asiala, auto salesman of this city, ended a 12-hour search that had been conducted for him by a trio consisting of his brother, Ernest Nelson and Ernest Pulley. The search for Asiala was instituted last Saturday, when he failed to return from a trip to the upper country, on which he had started the previous Tuesday. He had originally intended going to Newfork, with repairs for a car at that place, and left here with Newfork as his destination at ten o’clock Tuesday morning of last week. Asiala’s friends and relatives in this city first became concerned when, on Friday, it was reported from Newfork that he had failed to arrive. A tourist on the road reported, on his arrival in Rock Springs, that he had observed Asiala’s empty car standing along the road about sixty miles north of Rock Springs. Immediately a searching party was formed. The trio traced Asiala’s footsteps easily in the snow. His body was found nearly 20 miles from the place he had abandoned his car late Saturday night. It was presumed that, during the evening hours, Asiala had experienced car trouble, and that to escape from the elements he had started, on foot, to a nearby cabin where he planned to take refuge during the night. Tried To Build Fire It was a peculiar whim of fate that his body was found a short distance away from a cabin on the Big Sandy river. In his delirium a short time before he succumbed, it is believed he had passed in front of the cabin without ever having seen it. On his person was found an empty revolver, and his friends believe he must have fired six shots from his gun in an effort to alarm anyone that might have been in that locality. Evidences of an attempt to build a fire were also found along the path that had been taken by the unfortunate man. Following the discovery, the body was taken to the Rogan mortuary here where it was prepared for burial. In the opinion of Coroner Rogan, death must have occurred several days prior to Saturday. Funeral services were held from the Finnish Lutheran church at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Pyle of the Baptist Church and John Kiviaho officiating. Interment was in the Rock Springs cemetery. For the past year John Asiala has been employed as a salesman for the Yahner Auto company of this city. It was in this capacity that he took his last trip, the one that resulted in his death. Prior to that time Mr. Asiala was manager of the Workingmen’s Commercial company here. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for many years and was held in high esteem by his many friends, all of whom were shocked immeasurably to hear of his untimely and tragic death. He is survived by his father and mother, his widow and two children, and by several brothers and sisters, all of whom reside in this district. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 MRS. BLAIR DIED HERE SATURDAY Death Relieved Suffering of Beloved Pioneer of 1885 Mrs. John Blair, pioneer resident of this city, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital Saturday, February 28th [sic]. Mrs. Blair had been ill for a considerable time and for nearly two months had been bedfast. Last week it was considered necessary in an effort to save her life, to perform an operation for the removal of a cist. Cerebral hemorrhage was the immediate cause of death. Mrs. Blair’s maiden name was Charlotte Ann McCready. She was born May 15th, 1876, and lived till womanhood on her parents farm at Ephemria, Lambton County, Ontario. In December 1885 she was married to John Blair and the same year accompanied her husband to Rock Springs where she has since resided. At the time Rock Springs was a small frontier town and Mr. and Mrs. Blair made their first home at Blairtown. Very shortly afterwards they built their present home on 2nd street, where they have since resided—a period of over thirty-eight years. Four children were born of the marriage—Thomas, who died several years ago; John, Edmund and Martha, (now Mrs. Utzinger) all of whom reside in this city, and there are also two grandchildren. She is also survived by her husband, three sisters who reside in Canada, and one brother who resides in Ogden. By her kindly disposition and readiness to give assistance wherever required, Mrs. Blair endeared herself to everyone who knew her and who now mourn her passing. The funeral was held at the Congregational church Monday afternoon. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated, the choral part of the service being by the Congregational choir. The funeral was under the direction of the Rogan Mortuary. The Methodist church was filled to capacity by a sorrowing congregation who accompanied the remains to Mountain View cemetery where they were reverently laid to rest on the hill overlooking the town which she loved so well and where she had spent the greater part of her life. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 Funeral Services for Heriot Riddle Funeral services for the late Heriot Riddle, who died in McCammon, Ida., last week, were held Sunday in the Union Pacific social hall at Green River, Rev. McLaughlin of the Episcopal church of that city officiating. Scores of Masons from Rock Springs and Green River attended the services, as did also many Odd Fellows and friends of the deceased, who resided here and in the county seat for many years prior to his removal to McCammon in 1912. The funeral was in charge of Coroner Rogan at Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 Death of Mrs. A.J. Forbes Yesterday Lingering Illness Fatal to Local Matron, Resident Of Rock Springs Past Four Years Following an illness of several months duration, Mrs. A.J. Forbes passed away yesterday. The end came shortly after noon at the home on No. 1 Hill. While she had been in poor health for the past year, fatal symptoms did not develop until the last month when her condition became alarming. For the past two weeks, during which time her life hung in the balance, bulletins from the home were eagerly anticipated by friends and acquaintances of the family. In October last she submitted to an operation in hopes that her health might be improved but this failed of the desired results. The direct cause of her death was bronchial pneumonia with cancer as a contributing cause. Mrs. Forbes, together with her family had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past four years. During this time she made many friends, who, although not fully unexpected, received the report of her passing with keen regret. Was Native Of Indiana Deceased was born in Noblesville, Ind., August 24, 1879. In early woman hood she came with her parents to Wyoming, locating at Douglas. There she lived for 28 years where she met and later married A.J. Forbes, the marriage taking place in 1900. To this marriage two children were born. From Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Forbes went to Riverton and resided prior to coming to Rock Springs. Besides the husband and two children, Mrs. Victor Berta and Jackson R. Forbes, one brother, E.W. Ruhl of Douglas, remains. Funeral Services Funeral services were held from the Sprowell mortuary this afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church officiating. The services were attended by a large number of friends, including neighbors, who came to pay their last respects. The body will be shipped tonight to Douglas, where funeral services and interment will be. The remains will be accompanied to Douglas by Mr. Forbes, Mrs. Victor Berta, Jack Forbes and E.W. Ruhl, the latter a brother, who has, with the family, been at the bedside for the last ten days. On Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, Douglas, services will again be held. Rev. Edwin Bowling district superintendent of the Methodist church for this state, will officiate. She will be laid at final rest in Douglas, beside her father, mother, and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 Death Followed 3-Year Illness Mrs. Vera Meier Wells Died Tuesday at Her Home in This City; Resident Rock Springs 10 Years After an illness of nearly three years Mrs. William Wells died at her home in Lawrence Addition Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock. Vera Meier Wells, daughter of Carl and Mary Meier, was born at Abilene, Kan., February 9, 1891. After attending school in her native town she went to Denver, where she was employed as a milliner with the Lyman Millinery Co. About ten years ago she came to Rock Springs and was employed as trimmer in the millinery department of the Stock Growers’ Mercantile Co. Nine years ago she was married to William Wells of this city. Being a skilled musician, she served for some time as organist in the Congregational church. Mrs. Wells was of a cheerful disposition and has many friends in this city who mourn her passing. She is survived by her husband, who is employed in Rock Springs; her mother, two sisters and one brother, who reside in Kansas. The body was taken to Salt Lake City on No. 25 Wednesday evening, after being prepared for burial at the Sprowell mortuary, where interment will take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT Tilak Ram Pori, one-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kuhm Pori, occurred early Wednesday morning at the home. Short services were held that afternoon from the Rogan mortuary and burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 6, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services were held from the Rogan mortuary Wednesday afternoon for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shumbo of Lionkol. Interment was in the city cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 6, 1925 HERIOT RIDDLE LAID TO REST IN GREEN RIVER CEMETERY The remains of Heriot Dickson Riddle, who passed away at his home in McCammon, Idaho, Wednesday of last week, were brought to Green River last Friday evening on No. 18, accompanied by the heart broken widow, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wise, Mrs. Matt McCourt and Miss Mary Logan. The remains were met at the depot by an escort of the Knights Templar and friends and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt McCourt, where they were viewed by many friends of the deceased until Sunday afternoon. At 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon the funeral was held from the Union Pacific Social Hall, Rev. James McLaughlin of the local Episcopal church preaching a most fitting sermon. A solo by Charles Nicoll and several numbers by a quartette consisting of Mesdames Coddling and Beckstead, and Messrs. Nicoll and McIntosh, favorites of the deceased, were rendered. Following the services a the Union Pacific Social Hall the Masonic order took charge and conducted the impressive service at the grave. The funeral was the largest that has ever been witnessed in this city, and was attended by members of all Masonic bodies and the I. O. O. F., of which orders he was a member of high standing, having held in each of them the highest office that was in their province to bestow upon a brother, while hundreds of friends from all over the state and county were present to pay their last tributes to one of God’s noblemen. The floral offerings were beautiful designs and it required two trucks to convey them to the cemetery, where they were banked upon the mound, wherein rests a true man, husband, father, brother and friend, whose many examples of upright manhood, will ever be fresh in the memory of all who knew him for his true worth to humanity. N. C. Peterson, E. E. Waltman, R. R. Gaston, Sam Hoover, Charles Hammond and Wm. Scott constituted the Knights Templar escorts, while Hugo Gaensslen, William Hutton, James Chrisman and W. S. Mortimer were pallbearers for the Masonic bodies, while Wm. Rogers, Dave Cottle, John Hutton and Thomas Cottle acted in a like capacity for the I. O. O. F. The large attendance at the last sad rites for this distinguished man, clearly showed the high esteem in which he was held by all, and while his heart broken wife and children are bowed down with a grief that only time can partially eradicate, never-the-less, they can take great solace in the fact that his earthly existence was of great worth to mankind and he will live long in the memory of his host of friends. The handling of the long funeral cortege was in charge of Frank P. Rogan of Rock Springs, and the efficient manner in which he conducted same, speaks highly for him as a funeral director. In another part of this issue will be found a lengthy article from the McCammon (Idaho) News, which clearly shows how he was beloved in the community in which he resided the latter years of his life. --- Green River Star, Mar 6, 1925 AUTO SALESMAN FOUND FROZEN TO DEATH Rock Springs Man Succumbed to the Extreme Cole on the Big Sandy River John Asialaia, 37, auto salesman, of Rock Springs, was found frozen to death on the Big Sandy river late Saturday night by a searching party consisting of his brother, Walford, Ernest Nelson, a fellow worker, and Ernest Pully, a rancher. Asialaia had been missing since last Tuesday evening. Asialaia, who was employed by the Yahner Motor company of that city, left Tuesday morning to drive to New Fork, ninety miles north of Rock Springs, with repairs for an automobile belonging to F. H. Newell of Superior. He was last seen by Frank Poston, a sheepman, when the latter left the main road to drive to his ranch, Tuesday evening. Thursday it was reported that Asialaia had reached the Newell automobile, but a phone call Friday from New Fork said that he had not arrived. Dan Doyle of Pinedale, on his return from this city to that place, investigated and found Asialaia’s coupe stuck in the snow and immediately sent work to Rock Springs that a trail indicated that Asialaia had gone southward on foot along the Big Sandy river. The searching party left Rock Springs Saturday morning. The members explored the Big Sandy from Pulley’s place, finding the body near a homesteaders’ cabin which Asialaia had passed during the night. This was about twenty miles from the place where Asialaia had abandoned his car. His footsteps in the snow told a tragic story of a long fight against cold and weariness. An empty automatic pistol bore mute testimony of his attempt to call help and a pile of willow twigs told of his lack of matches. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 13, 1925 KILLERS SENT TO STATE PEN Gornick and Bailey, Colored, Enter Pleas of Guilty Two murder cases were disposed of yesterday, when, in district court then in session at Green River, Frank Gornik and James Bailey, colored, were permitted to enter pleas of guilty to manslaughter, and were promptly sentenced by Judge Tidball. Gornik who, in a drunken brawl, shot and killed Martin Cleavage, a Superior miner, was sentenced to serve not less than three nor more than six years in the state penitentiary. Baiey, who was recently apprehended in Kansas City and returned to Green River to answer to the charge of having shot and fatally wounded Solomon Jones, also colored, was sentenced to serve not less than 18 months, nor more than three years, at hard labor in the state penitentiary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 13, 1925 Evanston Woman Died in This City The remains of Mrs. F.J. Curd, who died at the Wyoming General hospital here on Wednesday last, were shipped to her home at Evanston the following day. The body was accompanied by the husband of deceased, and funeral services were held in that city from the Bryan undertaking parlors. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary here. Mrs. Curd is survived by her husband and two children, all of whom reside in Evanston. She had been a patient at the local hospital but a short time prior to her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 13, 1925 Superior Woman Died in Rock Springs Mrs. Mary Brierly of Superior died at the Wyoming General hospital here following an operation on March 8th last. She is survived by her husband. Funeral services were held at the family home at Superior at two o'clock Wednesday, March 11th, Rev. Tkoch of the Russian Orthodox church officiating. Interment was at Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 13, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Baby Ota, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Ota, who died here on March 10th, was buried from the Rogan mortuary on Thursday, March 12th. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 13, 1925 Aged Resident Died Wednesday George McMahan, Resident of City Since 1890, Died at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Thum George McMahan, resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mr. G. Thum, 119 Grant Street, late Wednesday afternoon. For several days his condition was known to be critical. He had been confined to his bed for two months suffering with spinal paralysis. In August, 1923 he suffered the first stroke and since that time his condition was not encouraging, although at times, despite his 73 years, he showed marked vitality. Mr. McMahan was well known in Rock Springs where he has lived continuously since 1890. During his residence here he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company and the Central Coal & Coke Company. In the early ninties he served the city in the capacity of town marshall. He was one of the few residents who saw Rock Springs grow from a village of only a few to its present size. His Life George Wren McMahan was born in Greenville, Pa., July 2?, 1851. He was the son of Joseph and Cordellia McMahan. Until 16 years of age he remained with his parents on the farm on which he was born and then spent two years on the farm of an uncle in Missouri. In 1874 he went to Streeter, Ill., where he owned and operated a coal mine until 1884. The next three years of his life were spent in Nebraska and Colorado following the mining business. In April, 1887, he first came to Rock Springs and was employed by the Joseph Young Sheep Company. He remained at that time but one year when he returned to the east but a year later returned here and continued to make this his home. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Evans in Streeter, Ill., Nov. 15, 1875. Five children were born, two of whom, sons, preceded their father in death. Three daughters and the widow remain The daughters are Mrs. Charles B. Smith of Wallowa, ore., Mrs. Charles Sparks and Mrs. G. Thum of Rock Springs. At the time of his death all were at his bedside. Mrs. Smith coming to Rock Springs a month ago. Others that remain are three brothers and one sister. One brother, Grant McMahan, is enroute to Rock Springs from Eli, Minn., arriving here tomorrow morning for the funeral tomorrow afternoon. Funeral Services Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Thum home, 119 Grant Street, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with Rev. R. Emmett Abraham of the church of the Holy Communion officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 13, 1925 DEATH OF MISS IDA MAY BELL Untimely Death of Popular Young Woman Last Sunday Early Sunday morning the report was received in Rock Springs and Green River that Miss Ida Bell of the latter city, but formerly of this city, had passed away at the hospital here during the early morning hours. Death resulted from obstipation. On Sunday morning she was brought from her home to the Wyoming General hospital here where an operation, as a last resort to save her life, was performed at noon that day. Never from the time she was brought here was encouragement held by attending physicians. The illness that led to her death had its beginning last November when she submitted to a serious operation in Ogden, Utah. Since that time she had not been well but was able to continue her work in the offices of the Union Pacific railroad in Green River. On Tuesday of last week she was in her office but returned to her home that evening, ill. Her condition gradually became serious until it reached the critical stage last Friday. Deceased was from an old-time and well-known Rock Springs family, her mother was an early day resident, coming with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Young, in 1884. Born In Rock Springs Ida May Bell was the daughter of Mrs. Anna Bell of Green River. She was born in Rock Springs, Wyo., May 19, 1894 and passed away in the same city on March 8, 1925. Her school days were spent in Rock Springs and Green River and later in Ogden, Utah, where she attended Smith College. Upon the completion of her work in the latter city she became an employee eight years ago of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in their offices in Green River and here continued up until the illness that terminated in her death. In both cities where she was well known she had many friends. When it became known last Saturday that she had been brought to the hospital here and that her life was hanging in the balance, scores of inquiries were made and much concern was everywhere expressed. Ida leaves to mourn her early passing, besides her mother, four sisters and one brother. The sisters are Mrs. Mary Logan of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Ella Stein of San Bernardino, Calif., Mrs. Anna Snyder and Mrs. Elizabeth Philbrick of Green River, all of whom with the exception of Mrs. Stein were present for the services Tuesday. One brother, William, of Chicago, was unable to attend. Funeral Services Short services were held from the home of Mrs. Sarah Huling, aunt of the deceased, Tuesday afternoon followed by services at 2:30 at the Congregational Church in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. There was an abundance of flowers including a large blanket from the Union Pacific office force in Green River. Pallbearers were men from the office. A mixed quartette consisting of Mesdames Mack and Lee Beckstead, and Messrs Charles Nicoll and R.H. McIntosh, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Kavanaugh, sang several selections. Mr. Nicholl, soloist, sang “Face To Face.” The funeral was attended by many friends both from Green River, Rock Springs and environs. --- Green River Star, Mar 13, 1925 POPULAR YOUNG LADE PASSED AWAY SUNDAY Miss Ida M. Bell, daughter of Mrs. Anna Bell of this city, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs Sunday morning at 3 o’clock, cause of death being given as obstruction of the bowels. Last November she underwent an operation for appendicitis in Ogden, and has never fully recovered from the same, and has been ailing for the past few months, although her illness was never considered serious, until last Saturday, when she was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent an operation, from which she failed to recover. Miss Bell was born in Rock Springs May 19, 1894, and has resided in this county ever since, living in Green River for many years. She was a valued employee, in the Union Pacific offices at this point, where she was held in the high esteem of the company for her faithful efficiency. She was the sole support of her mother, and her life was given to making the declining years of her mother as comfortable and happy as was possible, and her passing will be one of the great trials of her mother’s life. She was a young lady who loved home life, and sacrificed the pleasures that many young lady’s enjoy to give comfort to the home. She enjoyed a host of staunch friends who will join with the sorrowing family in their grief. She leaves to mourn her untimely passing a mother, Mrs. Anna Bell, four sisters, Mrs. Robert Logan of Ogden, Mrs. Guy Snyder of Denver, Mrs. Chas. Stein of California, Mrs. G. Philbrick of this city, one brother, William Bell of Chicago, who have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. The funeral was held in Rock Springs Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Burt of the Methodist church of that city preaching a very beautiful sermon. The music was furnished by a quartette from Green River consisting of Mesdames G. L. Beckstead and Mack Beckstead and Messrs. Chas. Nicoll and R. H. McIntosh. The pall bearers were employees of the Union Pacific office force of this city and were: Robert Carson, Francis Lewis, L. Nystrom, M. Barnell, N. Chase and H. F. Eier. The funeral cortege was very large many going from this city to pay their last respect to this splendid young lady. --- Green River Star, Mar 13, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank through the columns of the Star all who were so kind to us during the illness and sudden death of our beloved daughter and sister, Ida M. Bell. The many kind words and acts of sympathy will never be forgotten. Especially do we wish to thank all who sent the beautiful floral tribues. MRS. ANNA BELL AND FAMILY. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 20, 1925 Untimely Death Of Young Miner The mine at Superior was the scene last Monday morning of a fatal accident that cost John Stoker, 24, his life. Stoker, who was married in Superior but a few brief weeks ago, was caught between the wall of the mine and a trip car. His neck was broken and he sustained severe bruises about the head as the result of the impact, and was dead when fellow workers arrived at his side. Owing to the nature of the accident, no inquest was held over the body. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary here, and was shipped last evening to Lincoln, Illinois, the former home of the unfortunate young man. The young widow is grief stricken, and has the sympathy of the entire district. --- Green River Star, Mar 20, 1925 INSTANT DEATH IN MINE MET BY YOUNG WORKER On Monday of this week, John Stokes, 21, was instantly killed in E Mine of the Union Pacific Coal company a Superior at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon when he was caught between a mine car and the side wall of the mine when the car jumped the track. Stoke’s neck was broken and the back of his head crushed. Stokes had been married only six weeks. This is the first casualty in the U. P. mines in this district since January 1 and the second in the entire seventeen mines of the company. --- Green River Star, Mar 20, 1925 TWO MURDERS SENT TO STATE PEN Two murder cases were disposed of while district court was in session in Green River, the latter part of last week. Frank Gornik and James Bailey, both colored, were permitted to enter pleas of guilty to manslaughter, and were promptly sentenced by Judge Tidball. Gornik who, in a drunken brawk, shot and killed Martin Cleavage, a Superior miner, was sentenced to serve not less than three nor more than six years in the state penitentiary. Bailey, who was recently apprehended in Kansas City and returned to Green River to answer to the charge of having shot and fatally wounded Solomon Jones, also colored, was sentenced to serve not less than 18 months, nor more than three years, at hard labor in the state penitentiary. --- Green River Star, Mar 20, 1925 AGED RESIDENT ROCK SPRINGS DIED THERE LAST WEDNESDAY George McMahan, a resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. Thum, 119 Grant Street, late last Wednesday afternoon. For several days his condition was known to be critical. He had been confined to his bed for two months suffering with spinal paralysis. In August, 1923, he suffered the first stroke and since that time his condition was not encouraging, although at times despite his 73 years, he showed marked vitality. Mr. McMahan was well known in Rock Springs where he has lived continuously since 1890. During his residence here he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company and the Central Coal & Coke company. In the early nineties he served the city in the capacity of town marshal. He was one of the few residents who saw Rock Springs grow from a village of only a few to its present size. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 27, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT Kenneth, the 17-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Keranen, passed away on Wednesday at the home of its parents. The infant was born on the eighth of this month. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 27, 1925 JOSEPH YOUNG DIED IN OGDEN Was Once Sheriff This County; Came to City in 1877 Funeral services for Joseph Young, an early-day resident of Rock Springs were held in Ogden last Sunday afternoon at the Kirkendall Mortuary. The services were conducted by a minster of the Episcopal church and the Masonic lodge of Ogden, in both of which Mr. Young was an active member. The services were attended by many friends, several of whom were from Rock Springs and Green River. The casket was blanketed in many beautiful floral sprays. Interment was in Mt. Olivet, Salt Lake City. From Ogden the funeral party drove to the Utah capital where at the Masonic Temple, they were joined by the Salt Lake lodge. At the grave the ritualistic service of the Masons was used. Came to City in 1877 Mr. Young came to Rock Springs in 1877 when he was 33 years of age, coming at that time from Illinois where he had lived for several years after coming to the United States from England, his native country. At the time of his death he was 80 years old. For the past two years he was practically an invalid and confined to his bed the greater part of the time, due to infirmities incident to old age. He died on Friday afternoon of last week, in the Dee hospital, Ogden. Was Once Sheriff Here Mr. Young was a resident here for 27 years, leaving in 1904 for Utah. During his residence in Sweetwater County he served two terms as sheriff and in the early days conducted a butcher shop. He was one of the original founders of the Stock Growers Mercantile Company, associated at that time with the late Tim Kinney. Later he went into the sheep business. At this time William Bates of this city became his foreman. Ten years later Bates and W.H. Gottsche became the owners of the company with ranch holdings south of Rock Springs, now the Moore & Wellington holdings. It was while living in Rock Springs that he married a daughter of Sam Matthews, who will also be remembered by the old-timers. For the past 21 years he has been engaged in business in Utah and at the time of his death was living on a farm 15 miles from Ogden. Besides the widow he leaves on son, W.L. Young, who is on the farm, one brother and two sisters. His brother and sisters, all of whom are advanced in years, live in Illinois. They were unable to attend the services. Attended Funeral Among those from Sweetwater County who attended last Sunday’s services were Mr. and Mrs. William Bates and son, Rolland, and Mrs. Bert Young, a sister-in-law, from Rock Springs, George Harris, Miss Marie Barret and Mr. Dankowski from Green River. --- Green River Star, Mar 27, 1925 Bruno, the big Mastiff dog of J. E. Irvine died Wednesday morning, and this big kind hearted good natured old fellow will be greatly missed by the inhabitants who have been so used to seeing him about his usual haunts. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1925 Dougal McWilliams The death of Dougal McWilliams, which occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital February 14, 1925, removed one of the old time members of The Union Pacific Coal Company family. Mr. McWilliams was born in Scotland in 1864. Coming to America about 35 years ago he located in Rock Springs and started to work for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Rock Springs, Wyoming. With the exception of a few brief intervals, he has worked the greater part of his life for this company. Mr. McWilliams has held several responsible positions with the company, having been Mine Foreman at Cumberland, where he resided 12 years, and Mine Foreman at Reliance, where he resided 5 years. At the time of his death he was Night Foreman at Reliance. Mr. McWilliams was an active member of The Latter Day Saints Church and was Superintendent of the Sunday School at the time of his death. By the death of Mr. McWilliams the community has lost a very good citizen, and the family a loving husband and kind father. He was always willing to help in everything that was being done for the good of the community. He is survived by his wife, two sons and five daughters, ten grandchildren and one brother. The funeral service, held February 18th at the Latter Day Saints Church in Rock Springs, was largely attended by old friends who mourn his passing. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1925 Superior The sincere sympathy of Superior is extended to the bereaved family of Mrs. Tom Brierley. Mrs. Brierley died very suddenly at the Wyoming General Hospital on Sunday, March 8th. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1925 Reliance The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Reese died February 25th. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1925 Winton Mrs. L. R. Marceau returned on March 17th from a short trip to Michigan, having been called there by the sudden death of her mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 3, 1925 Death of Mrs. William Bartek Mrs. William Bartek, resident of Rock Springs since 1908, died last evening from heart trouble at the Wyoming General hospital, death occurring shortly after 6 o’clock. Mrs. Bartek had been failing in health for several months. Deceased was married in Pennsylvania in 19?? to William Bartek and came immediately to Rock Springs, where Mr. Bartek had resided for several years prior to that time. She was 33 years of age and besides the husband, she leaves three children, all of whom reside at the family home, 111 L street. Funeral services will be held from the North Side Roman Catholic church Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. Anton Shiffrer officiating, and in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 10, 1925 AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO LADY Mrs. C.E. Moffitt Killed When Car Overturns on Green River Road The Rock Springs-Green River road was the scene, last Saturday, of another fatal accident, when a car being driven by Mrs. John Bunning, toppled over a 30 foot embankment, resulting in the death, several hours later, of Mrs. C.E. Moffitt of this city, who was a passenger in the car. The accident occurred at about 4 o’clock last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Bunning, Mrs. Gay, Mrs. C.E. Moffitt and Miss Irene Moffitt and four small children, were en route home from Green River to Rock Springs. At a point four miles this side of Green River the car suddenly stalled, and before the brakes could be applied it had toppled over the embankment. The other passengers in the car at the time all sustained minor injuries. F. Leonardi came upon the scene of the accident shortly after it had occurred and conveyed the injured members to the hospital in this city. Mrs. Moffitt passed away at about 1 o’clock. Announcement of her death came as a profound shock to this entire community, where she had resided for many years. Born in Engalnd Mrs. Jennie Moffitt was born in England in November, 1874. While a young girl she, in company with her parents, came to America, settling first in Indian. After a few years’ residence there the family came to Rock Springs, where Mrs. Moffitt has since resided. Shortly after her arrival in Rock Springs she was married to Mr. C.E. Moffitt, scale inspector for the U.P. railroad. To this union there was born three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive Mrs. Moffitt. At the time of her death Mrs. Moffitt was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and of the Maccabees. She was an ardent worker in both of these organizations. She was possessed of a very sweet and kindly disposition, and numbered among her friends all those who came in contact with her. Funeral Services Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic temple, this city. The funeral party arrived at the Masonic temple at 2:30, where hundreds of friends and acquaintances awaited. After members of the family were seated members of Masonic and Eastern Star orders took their places to the front of the large auditorium and around the casket. There was an abundance of floral offerings on and near the casket, the number of these being so great that it was necessary to take them to the temple, and later to the cemetery, in a truck especially chartered for this purpose. Those members of the Order of Eastern Star present included many representatives from Rock Springs and adjacent cities of Sweetwater county as Mrs. Moffitt had been a Star since 1909, during which time she filled many of its offices with much credit to herself and for the good of the order. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church, preceding the service of the order, spoke briefly, but altogether appropriate. His text was “My peace I leave with you,” showing that this peace was found more often in a world of sorrow, that it was permanent and suggested the presence of the Christ. And further, that Christ often revealed a victory even in the hour of death and that during his life on earth he moved mostly among those who sorrowed rather than among those who rejoiced. The ritualistic services of the Eastern Stars then took its place. The five points of the emblematic star were exemplified. From the perspective of the community Mrs. Moffitt was extolled as a splendid example of womanhood and in the home that of motherhood. Services of the order were continued at the cemetery as the body was consigned to its last resting place. A ladies quartet composed of Mrs. D.D. Spani, Mrs. W.E. Wood, Mrs. A.L. McCurtain and Mrs. D. Powell, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Mary Morris, sang “Lead Kindly Light” and “Christians, Good Night.” Mrs. James Davis, also accompanied by Mrs. Morris, sang, “Face to Face.” Pallbearers were Gavin Young, Albert Walters, John L. Dykes, Guy Stevenson, Sam Ramsey and James V. MacDonald. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 10, 1925 Funeral Services For Mrs. Kovach Funeral services for Mrs. John Kovach were held on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at the North Side Roman Catholic church, Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating and in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The services were attended by a large number of friends and members of the Slavish society attended in a body. Mrs. Kovach had been in failing health for several months, the contributing cause being leakage of the heart. Death occurred on Monday. She was 57 years of age and a native of Austria, but had been a resident of Rock Springs for several years past, her home at Number three. She is survived by her husband. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 17, 1925 DEMENTED MAN IS A SUICIDE Paul Mallo Ended Own Life in Tragic Manner Sunday Paul Mallo, 43, is dead, the victim of his own rash act. Mallo slashed his throat several times with a common pocket knife at his home in No. 1 last Sunday night, and died a few hours later in the hospital here. The unfortunate man was injured several weeks ago in a Sweetwater mine by receiving a severe blow on the head. He has since been under the doctor’s care, and had not been able physically, to return to his employment. He spent some time in an Ogden sanitarium, where he was being treated for a mental disorder, caused, it is believed, by the blow received in the accident. A short while ago he voluntarily left Ogden and returned to his home in Rock Springs. Since his return ere, his friends observe, he had acted queerly and seemed despondent because of his condition. Mrs. Mallo, fearing that he might attempt to end his life, had hidden the firearms about the house and had kept a careful watch over her husband. On Sunday night, as Mrs. Mallo entered the front room of the Mallo home, she found Mallo on the floor, in a pool of blood and with several severe gashes in his throat. He warned her not to call for help and as she opened the door to alarm the neighbors, Mallo ran out and hid himself under a nearby building, where he was found a short while later by police officials. He was rushed to the hospital, but died within a short time. Mallo is survived by his widow and four children, the oldest of whom is about 16 years old and is a student in the local high school. Funeral services were held on Wednesday from the family home in No. 1 and were in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Interment was in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 17, 1925 Pioneer Woman of Green River Died (Green River Star) Mrs. Margaret Mockler answered the final summons Monday night at 11:20 after a lifetime of service to her family and friends. She has been in ill health for the past few months, and confined to her bed for the past three weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Fairchilds, where the end came very quietly and peacefully. Margaret Mockler was born in the county of Mayo, Ireland, some 80 years ago, coming to Pennsylvania when but 16 years of age where she married Patrick Mockler, and assumed the responsibility of raising his three children. To this union ten children were born, six of whom are living, the other four having preceded her in the death summons. Patrick Mockler, her husband, passed away in this city some 13 years ago. She came to Green River with her husband and family 33 years ago. Funeral services were held from the local Catholic church Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, of which the deceased was a devout member, with Rev. Father Schillinger officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Riverview cemetery followed by a long line of friends. Mrs. Mockler is survived by her six children, five daughters and one son, all of whom were with her when the end came. Mrs. J.P. Folger, of Evanston, Mrs. J.F. Fitzpatrick of Kemmerer, and Mrs. J.H. Crosson, Mrs. F.C. Bussart, Mrs. Elizabeth Fairchilds, and Frank Mockler of this city are the surviving children. They have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 17, 1925 Tourist Succumbs at Wamsutter Sunday C.J. Bebb, a tourist en route from Ogden to Kansas City, died last Sunday evening at Wamsutter. Coroner Frank Rogan left Monday morning, returning that evening with the body, which, after receipt of a wire from his father residing at Spokane, Wash., was interred in the city cemetery. Bebb was accompanied by L.G. Odom and J.B. Bayle, both of Ogden. From these it was learned that the unfortunate man had been ailing for some time, suffering from heart trouble, which was the direct cause of his death. He was 43 years of age and unmarried. --- Green River Star, Apr 17, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We desire through the columns of The Star to thank all who were so kind and thoughtful during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. Mockler. We also wish to express our thanks for the beautiful flowers, such kindness will long remain in our memory. The Children of Mrs. Margaret Mocker. --- Green River Star, Apr 17, 1925 Mrs. Fitzpatrick of Kemmerer is here to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Mockler. --- Green River Star, Apr 17, 1925 IRA W. SMITH PASSED AWAY SUNDAY NIGHT Ira W. Smith passed quietly away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lucy Shulter Sunday evening at 7:20 after an illness of practically four years, due to paralysis, but pneumonia setting in hastened the end. Ira W. Smith was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, November 1st 1850. Most of his life was spent in Kilgore, Nebraska. In October, 1923, he came to Green River and since that time has made his home with his sister, Mrs. Lucy Shulter, who is the only member of his family living. He was a patient sufferer and during his short stay in our city, although confined to the house most of the time made many friends. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Rufus Whitaker officiating, and was laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery. The Star joins with Mrs. Shulter’s many friends in extending sympathy in her hour of trial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 24, 1925 Untimely Death of Local Matron Mrs. Sarah Walters Died at Her Home in Rock Springs Yesterday Morning Rock Springs friends of Mrs. Sarah Walters were shocked yesterday morning to hear of her death, which occurred at the family home at 421 B street, this city. Death followed a week’s illness, although Mrs. Walters had been in failing health for several months. Mrs. Walters, had she lived until the eleventh of next month, would have celebrated her eightieth birthday. She was born in Nottingham, England, on May 11, 1845. She was married in 1872 to Richard Walters in England, and to this union there were eight children born. Three of these children preceded their mother to the great beyond. Mr. Walters passed away 18 years ago in Rock Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Walters and four children came to Rock Springs, direct from England, in 1881 and have made this their home continuously since that time. The children who survive their mother are Mrs. Miriam W. Shedden, Albert Walters, Mrs. Guy Stevenson and Mrs. Ira Dean of Rock Springs and Lawrence Walters of Pasadena, Calif. Deceased was a charter member of the Rock Springs Baptist church, and until her illness several months ago, has been a very active church worker. The Woman’s Missionary society was organized in her home before the present church was built. Funeral Services Funeral services, in charge of Mortician George W. Ace, will be held from the Baptist church next Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Pyle of the church will officiate, and interment will be in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 24, 1925 DEATH CLAIMS CITY PIONEER Robert Jack, Prominent Local Sheepman, Goes to His Reward The many friends of Robert Jack, a well known Wyoming sheepman and highly respected citizen of Rock Springs, were grieved to learn of his death which took place at St. Luke’s hospital, Denver, on Saturday morning. Mr. Jack left for Denver about two weeks ago to consult a specialist, and it was found necessary to perform an operation, from which he failed to recover. The body was brought to Rock Springs on Sunday morning, and a deputation from the Elks, of which organization deceased was a member, awaited its arrival and accompanied the remains to the family home on A street. Mr. Jack was born in Scranton, Penn., on the third of July, 1871. He came to Rock Springs 26 years ago, and engaged in the sheep business, in which he was most successful. In September, 1904, he was married to Annie Quealey, who survives to mourn his passing. Three children were born to this marriage, Beatrice, Catherine and Robert. He is also survived by three brothers, John, Duncan and George, who reside at Hanna, and five sisters, Mrs. J.M. Anderson of this city, Mrs. Dexter of Hanna, Mrs. T. James of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Riddel of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Williams of Salmon City, Idaho. Funeral services were held on Tuesday in the South Side Catholic church. The Rev. Father Welsh officiated and the impressive service was listened to by a large congregation who came to pay their last respects to the memory of the departed. The remains were laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery in the presence of sorrowing friends and relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 24, 1925 MICHAEL RENNIE ANSWERS CALL Pioneer U.P. Employee Passed Away Last Thursday The many friends of Michael Rennie were stunned when, on Thursday morning last, announcement was made of his death at the Wyoming General hospital here. Although Mr. Rennie has been a patient at the hospital here since last November, during which time he has been seriously ill, his death came as a profound shock to the many friends he has made in this locality through his long residence here. Mr. Rennie, who was 59 years of age at the time of his death, was born in Scotland. When yet a youngster he migrated to America, coming almost directly to Rock Springs, where he entered the employment of the Union Pacific Coal company. He has served as a blacksmith for that company for more than 30 consecutive years. At the time of his untimely death he was employed as a blacksmith at No. 10 mine of the Union Pacific Coal company. Funeral services, which are in charge of Rogan mortuary, will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the residence. Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 24, 1925 Reliance Miner Was Buried Here Funeral services for Romano Ochner, 44 years of age, were held at the Sprowell Mortuary Wednesday afternoon in charge of the United Mine Workers, Local 905, of Reliance. Interment was in the city cemetery. Decease, an Italian by birth, has been a resident of Rock Springs and the adjoining camps since 1907. He was a miner by occupation. He had been in failing health for the past year. He died in this city on Monday. --- Green River Star, Apr 24, 1925 CARD OF THANKS I desire through the columns of The Star to thank all who were so kind to me during the last illness of my brother, and who by words of sympathy and acts of kindness did so much to lessen the sorrow that surrounded me at his death. Especially do I wish to thank those who sent the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. LUCY SCHULTER. --- Green River Star, Apr 24, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Allard left Tuesday night for Evanston, being called there owing to the death of Mr. Allard’s uncle. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 1, 1925 Last Rites Paid to Rock Springs Man Funeral services for Michael Rennie were held last Saturday afternoon at the home, 105 Third street, conducted by the B.P.O.E. No. 624, Rock Springs, and in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the United Mine Workers, both of which Mr. Rennie was a member, attended in a body. The services were attended by a large number of friends of the family, who are pioneers of the city. There were many flowers on and around the casket, and members of the Eagles and Elks acted as flower-bearers. T.J. Kelly sang two songs and Mr. Rennie’s six sons acted as pallbearers. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1925 Mrs. C.E. Moffitt The Union Pacific Coal Company family sorrows with Mr. Moffitt and the sons and daughters of Mrs. C.E. Moffitt in the death of this much loved member, which came on Sunday morning, the 4th of April. Mrs. Moffitt was born in England and came to this country with her parents when quite young, first to Indiana and then, after a few years, to Rock Springs where she married Mr. C.E. Moffitt and has lived ever since. She had three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her. Mrs. Moffitt was a prominent member of Mountain Lily Chapter, No. 10, Order of Eastern Star, being a Past Matron. Her daughter, Irene, is now Associate Matron. Mrs. Moffitt was also an active member of the Maccabees. Funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple where the ritualistic services of O.E.S. was read. A ladies quartette sang “Lead Kindly Light” and “Christians, Good Night,” and Mrs. James Davis sang “Face to Face.” Mrs. Moffitt was loved, not only by the members of her lodges but by the community at large, for her thoughtful kindnesses, her earnest desire to help any worthy community project and her beautiful neighborly and motherly interest in others. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1925 Superior Mr. and Mrs. Hagenstein were called from Superior owing to the death of Mr. Hagenstein’s father, Superior friends extend their sympathy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 1, 1925 GUN PLAY WITH FATAL RESULTS Man Killed in Quarrel With Woman at Green River Saturday George Lekometros of Green River, is dead, the victim of a bullet from a .38 calibre revolver, and one Fillsta Rose is in custody, as the result of a shooting affray which occurred on the south side, Green River, early last Saturday morning. Mystery surrounds the actual shooting, to which the only eyewitness was the Fillsta woman. According to her story, Lekometros was determined that he should marry her, and that when she refused to marry him, he whipped out a revolver and threatened to kill her and then himself. In the scuffle that ensued for the possession of the gun, it was discharged and Lekometros fell mortally wounded. The bullet entered the abdomen, coursing slightly upward, and penetrating several vital organs. The wounded man was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later. Prior to his death, friends at the beside reported that he absolved the Fillsta woman of all blame for the killing. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary here, and was shipped on Tuesday evening last to Salt Lake City, where burial was had. Coroner’s Inquest Coroner F.P. Rogan conducted and inquest into the killing the fore part of the week at Green River, at which time several persons acquainted with the deceased and with the Filista woman were examined. The coroner’s jury, consisting of Clement Gilleard, foreman, Walter Trent and George William Fitchett, thereupon returned the following verdict: “We find that the said George Lekometros came to his death by a revolver shot, size .38 calibre; after listening to the evidence submitted, we find that some quarrel ensued between the deceased and one Filista Rose and in the scuffle the deceased, George Lekometros was shot, which caused his death.” --- Green River Star, May 1, 1925 WILL BE GIVEN A MILITARY FUNERAL HERE NEXT SUNDAY William O’Brien, who some years ago was laid to rest in the Rock Springs cemetery, was one of God’s noblemen, so far as being kind hearted and patriotic. His life was made up of many charitable acts that mean more to the unhappy of this world than can be gauged by dollars and cents. His body will be taken up, and on next Sunday in this city will be given a military funeral by the American Legion of Green River. The funeral will be held from the Green River Merc, Co. Funeral chapel, and should be attended by every Green River citizen. --- Green River Star, May 1, 1925 GEORGE LEEKE DIES FROM WOUNDS OF SHOOTING FRAY Miss Filista Rose, a Mexican woman, living on the south side of town, on last Saturday night shot George Leeke, while they were scuffling to secure a gun. Leeke was rushed to the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, where he died from the result of his wound. In a statement before passing away, it is said that he exonerated the woman from all blame. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 8, 1925 Dines Miner Was Found Dead Sat. The body of Frank Gasnik, aged 40 years, a Jugo-Slavian by birth, was found last Saturday morning at Dines, where he had resided for the past several years. The direct cause of death was determined to be apoplexy. The body was prepared for by the Rogan Mortuary and funeral services held at the North Side Roman Catholic church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. Services at the grave were conducted by Local 4276 of Dines. A brother residing at Indianapolis, Ind., was unable to come for the services. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 8, 1925 WILLIAM O’BRIEN’S REMAINS LAID TO REST HERE SUNDAY Last Sunday at 8:00 o’clock, from the mortuary of the Green River Mercantile company, was held the military funeral over the remains of William O’Brien, whose body had been removed from the potters field in the Rock Springs grave yard, and were to be given the deserved burial in the Veterans Plot in Riverview Cemetery. The funeral was under the direction of Tom Whitmore Post NO. 28, American Legion of Green River. The pall bearers were men who had taken part in the Spanish American war, while a large number of the American Legion were in uniform. The services were very impressive, and this grand old man, who had never forgotten his comrades, was given every military honor, and he now rests in the same plot where sleeps those that gave the best in them for the country’s cause. The American Legion can feel justly proud of their act, in paying the just reward to this man, who in life never failed to keep the deeds of the veterans fresh in the memory of others. --- Green River Star, May 8, 1925 MRS. GRACE HIGGS LAID TO REST AT FORT BRIDGER Mr. and Mrs. Earl King and Mrs. George Cottle returned the first of the week from Bridger, Wyoming, where on last Thursday they attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Grace Higgs, who last Saturday passed away at her home in Layton, Utah. Mrs. Higgs was the oldest daughter of Mrs. Carrie Wade of this city, and at one time resided in this city. She leaves a husband and three children, aside from mother, sisters and brothers to mourn her passing. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 15, 1925 SUDDEN DEATH OF GEORGE WISE Former Rock Springs Resident Dead in Oklahoma Home Rock Springs relatives and friends of George N. Wise, for a number of years a resident of this community, were immeasurably shocked on Monday last to hear of his untimely death, which occurred at his home in Pahuska, Okla. Although it was known that he was not enjoying the best of health, the report of his death came as a distinct shock. Immediately following the notification of his death, Mrs. Neil Wise, Mrs. H.J. Boice, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Wise, of this city and Mrs. J.A. Whelan of Cheyenne, left for Pahuska, where funeral services were held. Mr. Wise at the time of his death was 51 years of age, having been born in Newton Grange, Scotland, May 22, 1875. After coming to America he worked for a number of years in old number one mine of the Union Pacific Coal company here. After this he attended Chaddock college, Quincy, Ill., for two terms, and upon his return to the city he was employed by Beckwith-Quinn (now the Beeman and Neuber Mercantile company here); later he was with J.P. McDermott and company, and then was employed for a time as head bookkeeper for Tim McKinney and company. In May, 1904, Mr. Wise left here for Muskogee, Okla., where he became disbursing agent for the Five Civilized Indian tribes until 1915, when he was appointed disbursing agent by President Wilson for the Osage Tribe of Indians at Pahuska, Okla., his home. At the time of his death Mr. Wise was a member of several Masonic orders, including the Blue Lodge, Consistory, Knight Templars and Shrine. He was also a past Potentate of Bedouin Temple of Muskogee, Okla. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mary Muir of this city; two sons, Clinton and Muir, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wise, two brothers, Alex and Joe of this city and three sisters, Mrs. J.A. Whelan of Cheyenne, Mrs. H.J. Boice and Miss Phyllis Wise of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 15, 1925 TONY MENGONI ANSWERS CALL One of City’s Pioneers Succumbed on Wednesday Again it is necessary to chronicle the passing into the Great Beyond of one of the pioneers of this community, Anton Mengoni, for more than 30 years a resident of Rock Springs, died at the family home Wednesday evening, following an illness of several weeks’ duration. At the time of his death Mr. Mengoni was two days more than 57 years old, having passed his fifty-seventh milestone last Monday. He came to Rock Springs in 1891 and has resided here continuously since that time. He was employed for a short while in the mines in this locality after his arrival here, but soon made his venture in the mercantile business, and through keen business foresight he accumulated a modest fortune in his several ventures. At the time of his untimely death he was a stockholder in the Wyoming Beverage company and in the North Side State bank, and was the owner of several valuable properties in this city, including the old Rock Springs Bank building. Mr. Mengoni retired from an active business career four years ago, although since that time he has always been a prominent and well respected citizen of this community. He has been in failing health for the past two years, but until 12 days ago his illness was not considered serious. He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. F.L. Erdman, who resides in Idaho, and the Misses Annie and Mary. Mr. Mengoni was a member of the Andrea Hofer society, a prominent Italian society, which organization will have charge of the funeral services, and of the B.P.O.E., the Eagles and of the Moose, all of which organizations plan to attend the services in a body. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the South Side Catholic church, and interment will be in the Rock Springs cemetery. The remains are at the Rogan mortuary here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 22, 1925 Pioneer Resident Died Wednesday Mrs. Mary Norback Victim of Heart Failure; Was Resident of Rock Springs for 31 Years Mrs. Mary Norback, wife of Jacob Norback and a resident of Rock Springs for 31 years, died at the family home, 362 Sixth street, Wednesday afternoon, a victim of heart disease. Mr. and Mrs. Norback had been married for 32 years. They came to Rock Springs in 1894, and Mr. Norback immediately went to work in the mines in this locality. There were no children born to this union. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Rogan Mortuary, after which the body will be taken to the Lutheran church. Interment will be in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 22, 1925 LOCAL YOUTH KILLED BY CAR Six-Year-Old Youth Met Almost Instant Death James Cuthbertson Jr., 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cuthbertson, well known residents of this city, was almost instantly killed Sunday afternoon last, when he was accidentally struck by an automobile driven by Dan Potter of this city. The tragedy occurred on North Front street, near the Labor Temple building. Mr. Potter, a highly respected citizen of the city and a friend of the Cuthbertsons, was driving west on North Front street, when suddenly the little lad bolted out from in the rear of the sign boards on that street, and ran directly into the Potter car. He was knocked down and before the car could be brought to a complete halt it has passed over the little fellow’s head. Mr. Potter immediately took the boy to the hospital, but death occurred before arrival there. Deceased is survived by his father and mother and three brothers and a sister, all of whom are overcome with grief. At the time of the accident the unfortunate lad was playing with an elder brother, Andrew, near the sign boards on North Front street. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary and services were held at the home of an uncle, John Cuthbertson, in this city. Rev. Burt officiated at the services, and interment was in the local cemetery. Because the accident was clearly unavoidable, and no blame whatever attaches to anyone, there was no inquest. The parents of the little lad have the deepest sympathy of the community in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 22, 1925 SUDDEN DEATH OF DR. HAWK Green River Mayor Was Found Dead in Room Pinedale Friday News of the sudden death of Dr. Jacob Hawk of Green River, which occurred last Friday night in Pinedale, where the doctor was vacationing, reached Rock Springs last Saturday morning. Because local friends of the well known physician knew nothing of an illness, the news of his death came as a profound shock to them. The body of Dr. Hawks was found in his room at the Farley hotel late Friday night by the innkeeper. Death had occurred, in the opinion of the physicians, several hours prior to the discovery of the body, and was caused by heart trouble. Senator L.H. Brown, of Rock Springs, who was a guest at the hotel at the time, notified Sweetwater county friends of deceased, and the body was returned to Green River by Coroner Rogan the following morning. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Janet, who is the wife of George K. Hoffman of Delaware, Ohio, and his widow, Dr. Charlotte Hawk, who is one of the best known physicians in this state. His widow was visiting in Santa Monica, Cal., at the time of the doctor’s death, and was immediately notified by wire. Dr. Hawk was prominent as a Mason and Odd Fellow, and was a member of the Presbyterian faith. At the time of his death he was 68 years of age, having been born in Iowa on November 12, 1857. He came to Green River from Denver in 1889, ad has since made that place his home. He was surgeon for the Union Pacific Railroad at Green River, and the district surgeon for the Oregon Short Line. Dr. Hawk was a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, and was a member of the American Medical association, the Wyoming State Medical Society, the American Association of Railroad Surgeons and other medical societies. He was prominent in Republican politics in Wyoming, having served two terms in the state legislature from this county, and also as mayor of Green River City, which latter position he held at the time of his death. On Tuesday afternoon services were held at the Union Pacific Social Hall at Green River attended by friends of the deceased from all over the county. Rev. James MacLaughlin gave a splendid csriptural reading, while Rev. R.E. Abraham of this city preached a beautiful and touching sermon, in which he highly eulogized the deceased. Mrs. George Codling sang a beautiful solo. The pallbearers were: Drs. F.S. Davis, F.S. Lauzer and Oliver Chambers of Rock Springs and Drs. J.G. Wanner, Glenn J. Morris and V.L. Looney of Green River. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and were from people of all walks of life, showing that his personality was far reaching. Flags at the county seat were at half mast, and all business houses were closed during the services. That evening the remains were borne to the depot and accompanied by the sorrowing widow, daughter and relatives, taken to Denver, where on their arrival the funeral was held under the auspices of the Masonic orders, of which he had been a lifelong member. An escort of Knights Templars, consisting of E.E. Waltman, S.S. Hoover, Chas. Hammond, C.S. Farrah, A.C. Peterson and S.G. Jensen, accompanied the departed brother to Denver. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 22, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT The body of an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Mortensen, 512 Center St., born last Sunday and passing away almost immediately, was shipped on Monday from the Rogan Mortuary to Logan, Utah, for burial, the former home of the parents. --- Green River Star, May 22, 1925 MAYOR DR. JACOB W. HAWK PROMINENT PIONEER CITIZEN DIED SUDDENLY LAST FRIDAY The almost unbelievable intelligence was telephoned Green River last Friday night that Dr. Jacob W. Hawk, Mayor of Green River, had been found dead in his bed in the Fardy hotel at Pinedale. This was indeed a great shock to the doctor’s many friends, who only a few days before had seen him about the streets of Green River apparently in his usual good health and spirits. The doctor left Thursday for Rock Springs by train and from that point went to Pinedale to enjoy a few days fishing, as he was a great lover of the outdoor life and enjoyed hunting and fishing as his greatest pleasure. It seems that the doctor last Friday about 7 o’clock asked Mrs. Fardy for a glass of milk and some hot water, stating that his ear troubled him, and returned to his room. About 10:30 a guest of the hotel while passing the doctor’s room, of which the door stood ajar, noticed that the doctor did not look just right, and called Mr. Fardy, who went into the room and found the doctor cold in death. Friends here were immediately notified and they sent out and brought the remains to this city, where they were prepared for burial, and taken to the E. E. Peters residence. His wife, Dr. Charlotte Hawk, and his daughter, Mrs. Sullivan, who were in California were at once notified, and they arrived Sunday. Mrs. Marion Guild, Frank Gardner, A. K. Gardner and W. D. Sullivan also of California, arrived the same evening. On Tuesday afternoon services were held at The Union Pacific Social Hall, attended by friends of the deceased from all over the county. Rev. James MacLaughlin gave a splendid scriptural reading, while Rev. R. E. Abraham of Rock Springs preached a beautiful and touching sermon, in which he highly eulogized the deceased. Mrs. George Codling sang a beautiful solo. The pallbearers were: Drs. F. S. Davis, E. S. Lozier and Oliver Chambers of Rock Springs, and Drs. J. G. Wanner, Glenn J. Morris and V. L. Looney of this city. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and were from people of all walks of life, showing that his personality was far reaching. Flags all about town were at half mast, and all business houses were closed during the services. That evening the remains were bourn to the depot and accompanied by the sorrowing widow, daughter and relatives, taken to Denver, where on their arrival the funeral was held under the auspices of the Masonic orders, of which he had been a life long member. An escort of Knights Tempars, consisting of E. E. Waltman, S. S. Hoover, Chas. Hammond, C. S. Farrah, A. C. Peterson and S. G. Jensen, accompanied the departed brother to Denver. Dr. Hawk was prominent in state, county and city affairs, and his life was filled with many acts of charity, which will live for years in the minds of all who best knew this splendid broad-minded and kind-hearted man and his passing will removed one of the best public-spirited men that ever lived in this section, who gave of his time and finances for the advancement of the town, county and state in which he lived and loved. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Jacob W. Hawk, was actively engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery at Green River, prepared for his profession at Keokuk, Iowa, where he won his degree in 1882. Since that time he has concentrated his efforts and attention upon professional interests and duties and has ever been closely observant of the highest ethical standards of the profession. He was born in Mahaska county, Iowa, November 12, 1857, a son of the late Martin Hawk, a native of Virginia and a representative of an old Virginia family of English lineage. This family was founded in America by Jacob Haw, an agriculturist, who crossed the Atlantic prior to the Revolutionary war. The grandfather of Dr. Hawk also bore the name of Jacob and was a Virginian, who served in the war of 1812. The Doctor’s father was reared and educated in Ohio and about 1852 removed westward to Iowa, becoming one of the pioneers in that state. There he took up the occupation of farming, which he successfully followed. He was also a prominent worker in the ranks of the Democratic party and was several times called upon to fill positions of public honor and trust. He served as a county commissioner during the period of the Civil War and was a stalwart champion of those interest which are a matter of civic virtue and civic pride. He reached the advanced age of eighty-two years, passing away in 1904, respected and honored by all who knew him. His wife bore the maiden name of Nancy Burroughts and was born in Ohio, representing one of the old families of the Buckeye state of English lineage founded in New England at a very early period in the colonization of the new world. Her mother’s people were of the Saunders family and representatives of both the Saunders and the Burroughs family took part in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Hawk passed away in 1915 at the notable old age of eighty-nine years, both she and her husband dying in Denver, where they lived several years prior to their demise. They had a family of eight children. Dr. Jacob W. Haw, who was the fifth in order of birth, pursued his early education in the public schools of Iowa and in reviewing the vast field of business preparatory to making selection of some line of work as his chosen vocation he determined upon the practice of medicine and surgery and with that end in view matriculated in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Keokuk, Iowa, from which he graduated in 1882. Previous to the time, when a young man of eighteen years, he taught school in Iowa but regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional activity, suing it as a means to provide him with some of the funds necessary to pursue his college course. Following his graduation he entered upon active practice with Dr. W. W. Hawk, his brother, at Colfax, Jasper county, Iowa, where he remained for a year. He then removed to southern Iowa, taking pu his abode in Russell, Lucas county, where he was appointed examining surgeon under Grover Cleveland for the southern district of the state and thus assisted various veterans of the Civil war in securing pensions. This was his first political appointment. He remained in southern Iowa for five years and spent the following year in post graduate work in Chicago. In the spring of 1889 he removed to Denver, Colorado, where he engaged in the general practice of medicine and surgery for five years. He next took up his abode in Green River, Wyoming, where he was appointed district surgeon for the Union Pacific and for the Oregon Short Line Railroads. He was still connected with both roads in that capacity and at the same time was engaged in general practice. He was also one of the officers and directors of the First National Bank of Green River. On the 28th of February, 1883, in Newton, Iowa, Dr. Hawk was married to Miss Charlotte Gardner, a native of Canada and a daughter of William and Charlotte (Davidson) Gardner. The mother is still living but the father has passed away. Both were natives of Scotland. Dr. and Mrs. Hawk have but one child, Janet, who is the wife of W. D. Sullivan of Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hawk was identified with the American Medical Association, the Wyoming State Medical Society, the American Association of Railway Surgeons and other organizations which have to do with the dissemination of knowledge that is of value to the profession. He has served as county health commissioner, as county physician and as examining surgeon for the selective draft in Sweetwater county. His political endorsement has always been given to the Republican party and for one term he represented his district in the state legislature. He also served for two terms as a member of the state senate, has been Mayor of Green River for two terms and was the present incumbent in that position. Fraternally he was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church. --- Green River Star, May 22, 1925 OGDEN SALESMAN MEETS DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT Clark Gassch, salesman for the Firestone Tire company, was found dead Saturday morning in a creek between Cokeville and Kemmerer, Wyo. The body was found after passing motorists observed Bassch’s automobile overturned. All indications are that Gassch lost control of is car in the rainstorm Friday night and went off the road and over the embankment. Gassch was 38 years of age and is survived by his widow and one child of Ogden, a brother, J. E. Gaasch of Pocatello, Idaho, and his parents, who are said to live in Driggs, Idaho. The body was taken to Ogden for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 29, 1925 DEATH OF JOHN SPEARS IN THIS CITY WEDNESDAY John Spears, known in this city and Green River, having resided in both places at different times for several years, was buried this morning from the Ace mortuary, death having occurred in this city Wednesday. Deceased has been in poor health for several months, coming in March to this city from Green River for medical treatment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 29, 1925 DEATH OF MEXICAN Manuel Herrera, Mexican, was buried in the City cemetery Wednesday from the Ace Mortuary. Death was due to pneumonia, which was contracted recently while deceased was shearing sheep at the Poston ranch, north of Rock Springs. A brother from Casper was present at the obsequies. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 29, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Yamashita was buried in the city cemetery Wednesday. The mother is reported to be doing nicely. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 29, 1925 LOCAL MATRON DIED SUDDENLY Life of Mrs. E.R. Cody Ends Last Sunday Morning This community was shocked on Sunday morning last to hear of the untimely death of Mrs. E.R. Cody, which occurred early that morning at the Wyoming General hospital here, following the birth of a baby son. Death occurred at about five o’clock that morning, and was unexpected, the baby having been born some time previously, and anxious relatives left the bedside with the belief that the young mother had passed through the ordeal successfully. Mrs. E.R. Cody, nee Miss Nora Murphy, was a prominent member of the younger social set at the time of her marriage, nearly a year ago, to Ed Cody, an employee at the Little Megeath mine here. Mrs. Cody was a devout member of the South Side Catholic church here up to the time of her death, having played the organ in that church for some time. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Murphy, pioneer residents of this city. Funeral Services Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, were held Wednesday morning from the South Side Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Marley officiating and requiem high mass being observed. The pallbearers were Robert Maxwell, Harold McKay, Frank Kershisnik Jr., Roy Connor, Earle Lawless and Tom Armstrong. During the services Mrs. A.W. Dickinson and Frank Plemel sang the mass, and Mrs. Dickinson sang “Abide With Me.” The cortege that wended its way from the church to St. Joseph’s cemetery where interment was had, was one of the largest funeral corteges in Rock Springs, and was a solemn tribute to the memory of the deceased mother. The sympathy of the community is extended to the father and son in their loss. --- Green River Star, May 29, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly rendered their service and sympathy in our trouble, showing such loyal devotion and love for Dr. Hawk. Dr. Charlotte Hawk and daughter, Janet. --- Green River Star, May 29, 1925 Mrs. W. D. Sullivan, who was called here owing to the death of her father, Dr. J. W. Hawk, returned to Los Angeles, California, last Friday. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jun 1925 Winton Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Hetherington left May 13th for Great Falls, Montana, as word was received from there of the death of Bob’s father. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 5, 1925 Death of George W. Kephart in Salt Lake George W. Kephart, a resident of Rock Springs for four years, from 1918 to 1922, died Thursday at the home of his son, J.T. Kephart, in Salt Lake City. While a resident of Rock Springs Mr. Kephart was in the employ of the Stock Growers Mercantile Co. in the clerical department. He made many friends here, who will regret his passing. He was prominent in Masonic circles. In the ‘90s he was prominent in Colorado politics, being state treasurer of Colorado from 1896 to 1898. Interment will be in Durango, Colo., under the auspices of the Masonic lodge in which he first received degrees in 1881. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 5, 1925 ANOTHER FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT Superior Miner Almost Instantly Killed Last Saturday The road between Superior and South Superior was the scene, last Saturday night, of an auto accident which resulted fatally to one, and which seriously injured six other persons, when a car being driven by Joe Milkich turned over and pinned the occupants of the ill-fated car beneath it. The accident occurred at a sandy spot in the road, near a small bridge, and was caused, according to those who were in the car, by a gust of wind blinding the driver so that he was unable to cross the bridge. The car precipitated into the ditch which the bridge spans, and pinned all of the car’s occupants. Joseph Sternard, 41, was almost instantly killed; Joe Miklich, driver of the car, sustained a fractured collar bone; Tony Cesnovar sustained a fractured skull and lingered between life and death at the hospital here for several days, Mrs. Cesnovar and her four children, who were also riding in the car, were badly shaken up and bruised. Sternard succumbed a short while after the accident at the driver’s home while doctors were administering first aid treatment. All were residents of D camp, Superior, and were en route home when the accident occurred. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 5, 1925 Young Man Succumbs After Long Illness Lewis M. Phillips, oldest son of Envoy and Mrs. L.M. Phillips of the local Salvation Army, died in this city Tuesday morning following an illness due to double pneumonia. He was 26 years of age. He came to Rock Springs six weeks ago from Nampa, Idaho, where he had been confined to the hospital suffering with a severe cold. Shortly after arriving here his condition grew worse. The body was shipped from the Ace Mortuary Thursday morning, accompanied by the parents, to Salt Lake City, where interment took place. Short services were held from the mortuary on Tuesday evening, Rev. S.D. Pyle, of the First Baptist Church, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 5, 1925 PASSED AWAY IN SALT LAKE CITY Heart Afflication Claims Mrs. Frank Overy of This City Thursday afternoon it became known here that Mrs. Frank Overy of Rock Springs had passed away in Salt Lake City, at the home of her father-in-law, Frank S. Overy, Sr., at 12:30 o’clock that day. To the many relatives and friends here, although death was not wholly unexpected, the report was received with a marked shock. Mrs. Overy has been ill for several months, suffering with heart trouble. Several weeks ago she was taken to Salt Lake City and during the time that she remained there her condition continued to grow worse and only recently her three children and her mother were sent for. These, with her husband, remained with her until the end. Mrs. Overy was, before her marriage to Frank Overy, Miss Mary Robertson, daughter of Mrs. Eliza Robertson of Rock Springs. She was born 32 years ago in Idaho and in early childhood came with her parents to Rock Springs where practically her entire life was spent. Fourteen years ago she was united in marriage to Frank Overy and to his union three children were born, Vivian, Loretta and Lavoid, all of whom remain with the father to mourn her early passing. Interment Salt Lake City Funeral services and interment will be in Salt Lake City Sunday. Brothers and sisters and relatives from this city who will attend are Joe and Clarence Overy, who were with her at the time of her death; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Overy, Mr. and Mrs. E. Daniels, Mrs. Dell Shrum, Dave and Helen Freeman and William Robertson, the latter a brother, living at Reliance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 5, 1925 James Hoy Dead In Denver Home The older residents of Rock Springs who remember James S. Hoy, for many years a resident of the Browns Park country to the south and who in the early days often came to this city where he transacted much of his business, will regret to learn that he died at his home in Denver Sunday. According to a dispatch which reached The Rocket office, Hoy’s life in the west was full of adventure, although it was always his boast that he was the “only pioneer who had never fought Indians.” However, during the warfare between ranchers and outlaws in the Brown’s Hole country, in the ‘70s, Hoy saw much action. Late in the ‘60s he engaged in the freighting business between Denver and Omaha, later settling on a ranch in the Brown’s hole country, which soon after became a rendezvous for the west’s worst outlaws. Together with is brother, who was later killed by Harry Tracy, notorious western bandit, he was involved in many of the cattle wars and fights. During this time, James Hoy spent some time in Wyoming, being elected to the fifth general assembly of the territory in 1876. For the last several years he has lived in Denver, where interment occurred on Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 12, 1925 Death of James F. Petrie in San Diego James F. Petrie, manager and part owner of the Opal Mercantile Co., store at Opal, and the Chrisman-Petrie store at Granger, died last Friday evening at San Diego, Cal., from heart trouble. He sought relief in the lower altitude several weeks ago, but failed to rally. The body was brought to Ogden, where funeral services were held Wednesday, many from western Wyoming attending. Mr. Petrie came to America from Scotland in 1889, and located first in Rock Springs, where he was employed by the Cosgriff store. He was a member of the Rock Springs B.P.O. Elks, and a Knight Templar at Green River. He is survived by his widow, a small son and several brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 19, 1925 DEATH OF MINER James Marris, Greek, was killed at the Premier coal mine, Superior, Wednesday morning. When found the body was imbedded under a pit car and it is not known just what occurred that resulted in the miner’s death. The body was brought to the Rogan Mortuary, funeral arrangements pending receipt of instructions from relatives in Utah. But services will presumably be held Saturday or Sunday at the Orthodox Church, Rainbow Avenue, with interment in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 26, 1925 Miner Was Victim Of Accident, Superior Dominic Cao, aged 30 years, died as a result of injuries received at E mine Superior, of the Union Pacific Coal Company, Tuesday. He died about two and one-half hours after the accident. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, will be held at Superior Saturday afternoon. Deceased was an Italian by birth and leaves a wife and a child in Italy. He was a member of several Italian societies and the United Mine Workers, Local No. 2328. Interment will be at Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 26, 1925 Carter Man Was Interred Locally Funeral services for Gus Chunis, were held yesterday afternoon at the Orthodox Church on Rainbow Avenue, preceded by services at the Rogan Mortuary. Rev. J.V. Tkoch officiated at the church. Interment was in Green River. The body of Chunis was shipped from Carter, Wyo., where he died last Saturday. He formerly lived in Rock Springs and adjacent camps. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 26, 1925 Young Lady Died From Heart Trouble Margaret, the sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Turchan, died at the home of her parents at No. 3 early this morning, after suffering intensely for the past week from heart trouble. All her life she has not been strong, and has been able to pursue her studies in the public schools only a part of the time. Margaret was born in Colorado but came to Rock Springs with her parents in early childhood where she has lived every since. Besides her parents she leaves a younger brother, Thomas, to mourn her early passing. At noon today, funeral arrangements had not been fully completed, but services will be held on Sunday at the South Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Anton Schiffrer, rector, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 26, 1925 Body of Man Found Near Green River Coroner F.P. Rogan was called to Green River early last Monday morning when the body of William Lewis was found that morning at the coal chutes there. When discovered the body was in a sitting posture, death having occurred during the night. The cause of death was given as apoplexy. The body was brought to this city and interred yesterday by the Ace Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 26, 1925 DROWNED IN ONLY 4 INCHES OF WATER Ogle A. Dozer, 21 years old, was accidentally killed last week at the head of Sand Draw in the Sweetwater country. He was on a round up and had just started after a runaway horse when the horse on which he was riding fell in a washout. He was found face downward in about four inches of water. He was knocked unconscious and must have been killed instantly or drowned. He had been working around Lander for some time and had been working for Tom Sun but a short time when the accident happened. He has relatives in Ohio, and the remains were taken to Rawlins to await news from his relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 26, 1925 Pinedale Youth Succumbed Here Lester Clementsen, Student In Local High School, Failed to Rally From Flu Attack Friends, particularly school acquaintances of Lester Clementsen, a student of the Rock Springs high school, were greatly shocked to learn of his death last Saturday morning which occurred at the Wyoming General hospital here at shortly before eleven o’clock that day. It was known by those closely associated with him that he had never fully recovered from an attack of influenza which he suffered ten days before the close of the 1924-25 term the latter part of last month, but a few of these friends knew that his illness had taken a serious trend. At the close of the term and as soon as he was able Lester returned to his home in Pinedale. His condition, due to after-flu effects, continued to grow constantly worse until four days before his death he was brought to the Rock Springs hospital where every possible effort was made in his behalf. With him at the time of his death was his mother, Mrs. Thomas Burke, of Pinedale. During vacation days from school duties Lester was employed at different places in the city. Last summer, the 1924 vacation, he spent in the employ of the Home Furniture Company here. Lester was born in Pinedale, Wyoming, January 22, 1909, being at the time of his death in his sixteenth year. He was the son of the late Tom Clementsen, who at the time of his death during the flu epidemic of ’18 he himself a victim of the dreaded malady, was serving Lincoln county as deputy sheriff in the Pinedale country. His mother later became the wife of Thomas Burke. He leaves two sisters and one brother. One sister, Lillian, also attends school here. Funeral Services Short services were held at the Sprowell Mortuary here late last Saturday. These were attended by many of his school friends. Rev. E.L. Anderson of the First Congregational Church officiated. On Sunday morning the body was taken home to Pinedale where on Tuesday final services were held and interment made. --- Green River Star, Jun 26, 1925 COLORED MAN FOUND DEAD NEAR COAL SCHUTES Last Monday morning William Lewis (colored) was found dead near the coal schutes. He was seen to go to the schutes and sit down, and workmen about thought nothing of the incident, until after some time one of the workmen passing endeavored to arouse him and found him dead. Lewis had been employed on one of the section gangs west of this point and little is known of him. --- Green River Star, Jun 26, 1925 Mrs. Agnes McFadden left for Kemmerer Tuesday evening to attend the funeral of Sammon Jones. --- Green River Star, Jun 26, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Ed McFadden left Wednesday morning for Kemmerer to attend the funeral of Sammon Jones. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jul 1925 Rock Springs The four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fresques died on June 4th. They have the sympathy of the community. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jul 1925 Rock Springs Mr. and Mrs. Eliga Daniels were called to Salt Lake City by the death of Mrs. Daniels’ sister, Mrs. Frank Overy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jul 1925 Reliance Dave and Helen Freeman were notified of the death of a sister, Mrs. Frank Overy, in Salt Lake. The sympathy of the community is extended to them. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 3, 1925 Sleeping Sickness Case Proves Fatal Dee Anda, Mexican laborer, died at the hospital last Tuesday, after having been in a semi-comatose stage for nearly a week. His case was diagnosed as encephalitis, or sleeping sickness, and he has been ill at the hospital since last week. Although at times, during his illness, he seemed to be semi-conscious, he never became fully normal mentally. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 3, 1925 Blood Poison Is Fatal to Woman Mrs. Charles Galizia died Wednesday morning at the Wyoming General hospital following several weeks illness, due to blood poisoning. Mrs. Galizia had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years. She was born in Italy 36 years ago. She leaves, besides her husband, three daughters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock at the family home 128 Eighth Street, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 3, 1925 Megeath Miner Killed Thursday Robert McCloskey, Well Known Locally Killed In Auto Accident Near Wamsutter Thursday Robert McCloskey, driver boss at the Megeath mine, was almost instantly killed in an auto accident yesterday afternoon at a point about 17 miles east of Wamsutter when the Jewett car which he was driving turned completely over. The accident occurred at about three o’clock. McCloskey, in company with L.A. Rogers, was en route to Hanna, where he planned to spend the July Fourth holidays. Approaching a soft spot in the road, and while traveling at about 30 miles per hour, the car swerved and before it could be righted, according to eye witnesses, it turned completely over. McCloskey was almost immediately killed, and Rogers was seriously injured. Coroner Rogan repaired to the scene of the fatality last evening and made an investigation. Because it was an unavoidable accident, no inquest was deemed necessary. The body of McCloskey was brought to Rock Springs, where it is presumed, interment will be held. McCloskey has been an employee at Megeath for about three years, coming here from Montana in 1922. He is survived by a widow and several children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 3, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gates of Superior, were held at the Rogan Mortuary Monday afternoon. The infant was born Sunday evening and lived but a short time. --- Green River Star, Jul 3, 1925 MANILA NEWS NOTES Mrs. Josephine Workman Elmer and her children went to the Reservation last week on account of the death of Mrs. Elmer’s father. Lindsay Workman drove the party over the mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Heber Bennion Jr. and family returned Wednesday of last week from Salt Lake City where they had been called on account of the death of Mr. Bennion’s sister, Lucille Bennion Welti. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 10, 1925 McCloskey Body Shipped To Idaho The body of Robert McCloskey, who was almost instantly killed in an auto accident on the Wamsutter-Rock Springs road Thursday morning of last week, was shipped last Sunday to Idaho Falls, Idaho, for burial, by Coroner F.P. Rogan. McCloskey, foreman at a Megeath mine, was killed when his car struck some soft dirt in the road and overturned. His companion in the car was severely injured at the same time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 10, 1925 SIX LIVES LOST IN CLOUD BURST Megeath People Drowned When Car Is Submerged The lives of six persons were snuffed out is one of the queerest accidents that ever occurred here last Friday evening, when a car containing a party of Megeath people, while traveling along the main highway between here and Megeath, was trapped beneath a wall of flood water and the occupants of the car were drowned. The strange and tragic accident occurred near Hay Junction, a short distance north of the city, and occurred shortly after heavy rains in this section. The party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Fertig and three children, Robert, 4, Lee, 2 and Lois, 5, and Miss Sarah Casagranda, 17, and Ben Andreata, 27, all of Megeath, were en route from a visit to Rock Springs to their homes in Megeath. On approaching the scene of the tragedy it was discovered that the water resulting from the cloudburst in that section had washed over a section of road nearly 1,000 feet in length. Find the water to be comparatively shallow the journey was continued, but suddenly the car was submerged, and the volume of water coming a small wash was sufficient to wash the car down for several yards, dumping the occupants out in the stream. Fertig Sr., Miraculously escaped death when he grabbed a nearby brush, and pulled himself to safety, but the remaining occupants of the car were drowned, their bodies being later recovered along the wash after the greater volume of water had passed through. Following the accident, Rock Springs residents were notified of the tragic occurrence, and rushed immediately to the scene, where after a thorough search, the bodies were found. The body of the youngest child was not found for some time. An investigation was conducted by Coroner Rogan, who held that the accident was clearly an “act of Providence” and unavoidable. The bodies of [crease in paper] the six victims were prepared for burial at the Rogan undertaking parlors [crease in paper] and were on Monday last shipped away; Mrs. Fertig and the three children were shipped to Provo, Utah, their former home, where interment was had, and were accompanied by the husband and father, who is grief stricken. The bodies of Miss Casagranda and Dan Andreats, who were betrothed and whose marriage was to occur in the very near future, were shipped to Denver on Tuesday evening and interment was in that city. Hundred of local motorists visited the scene of the accident of Friday and Saturday, and many are of the opinion that the a great body of water that had been accumulating in the adjoining hills as a result of the recent storms was suddenly released, and that the Fertig party was caught in the deluge. So great was the volume of water that the dip in the road was not noticeable. Funeral Services At Provo, Utah, dispatch dates Wednesday, July 8th, has the following to say concerning the funeral of the victims: Largely attended funeral services were held in the Bonneville ward chapel yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Viva Fertig and her three children, Lois, 5; Robert, 3; and George, 2, who recently were drowned in a flood caused by a cloudburst in a canyon near Rock Springs, Wyo. The services were in charge of Leon Newrin of the ward bishopric. The speakers were James A. Boyack of Spanish Fork, John T. Giles and Bishop Andrew Jensen of Provo. Music was furnished by the ward choir, Frank Wanlass, Jennie Brown and Alene Peterson. The benediction was pronounced by R.P. Nielsen and the dedicatory prayer at the City cemetery was given by E.W. Crane. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 10, 1925 Arthur Logsden Answers Last Call U.P. Conductor, Well And Favorably Known, Stricken While On His Run Arthur G. Logsdon of this city, died in the Rawlins hospital at 2:40 o’clock Wednesday morning. Death came following an operation there last Saturday which was performed in an effort to save his life. As this report was broadcast over the city yesterday, it was received with a distinct shock by the wide circle of friends and acquaintances of the Logsdon family, many of whom were unaware of his serious illness of four days prior to his death. Stricken last Saturday at Wamsutter while on a Union Pacific train en route to Rawlins he lingered for four days until the end came. He was taken on to Rawlins that day and taken immediately the hospital there. Mrs. Logsdon was summoned and left for Rawlins at once, his children going a day or two later. Never from the outset did the physicians offer encouragement in their bulletins. Mr. Logsdon, who was a Union Pacific conductor running between Green River and Rawlins, left his home here Friday evening on his regular run apparently in good health. For several years he had suffered with an aggravated stomach condition but the degree of its malignity was not pronounced until Saturday when it was disclosed that he was suffering from ulcers. The Logsdons have resided in Rock Springs for the past five years, coming at that time from Rawlins where they had lived for seven years prior to that time. During his 12 years residence in Wyoming Mr. Logsdon was in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad company and prior to that time he was with the Santa Fe Railroad. Was Native of Kansas Arthur G. Logsdon was born in Emporia, Kansas, 41 years ago. His early life was spent in his native state, receiving his early education in the schools of Emporia and later attending the Kansas State Normal. He was married April 28, 1909, to Miss Hanna Grantham, at Winfield, Kansas, who with three children, Ed, Betty Gray and Bobby, survive him. Following by about a year the death of the little daughter, Alice, which occurred in this city, death laid its claim upon her father. Funeral Service Mrs. Logsdon, accompanied by her brother, Harold Grantham, who arrived in Rawlins the early part of the week from Winfield, Kansas, arrived here last evening from Rawlins. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the Methodist Church, Rev. Roy Burt, minister, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 10, 1925 MAN WAS SHOT TO DEATH HERE Mexican Laborer Murdered—Companion Injured Antonio Martinez, Mexican laborer, lies dead, the result of a shooting affray which occurred last Sunday morning, and Domanciano Sanchez, another Mexican, is a fugitive from justice. The fatal shooting took place at a dance room on Number One hill at three o’clock last Sunday morning, following a night of revelry by members of the local Mexican colony. It is known that Martinez and Sanchez had engaged in a wordy battle earlier in the evening, and that Sanchez, disappeared. He repaired to his shack on east flat, it developed, where he procured a revolver, and returned to the scene of the festivities, and proceeded to renew the quarrel with Martinez and a companion. Following a brief quarrel Sanchez whipped out his revolver, and proceeded to empty it in the direction of Martinez, one bullet puncturing the main artery that leads to the heart, and resulting fatally. Two of the bullets lodged in a companion of Martinez who was a witness to the affray. Neither of these proved fatal, however, and the injured man was taken to the hospital where he is convalescent. Sanchez immediately disappeared, leaving no trace whatever behind him. An investigation conducted later by Deputy Sheriff George Harris revealed that Sanchez had planned to leave immediately, and had made elaborate preparations for a hurried exit. He was a notorious character in this county, having served a sentence in the state penitentiary, according to local police officials, who state that he is the counterpart of Pancho Villa himself. Martinez had been employed for the past two years as a laborer for the Union Pacific railroad here. He was married, and is survived by his widow and two children, all of whom resided in Rock Springs. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan parlors here and was shipped on Tuesday last, following a brief inquest on Monday evening, to Old Mexico, where interment was had. The body was accompanied by the widow, the two children and a cousin of the deceased. Good pictures of the murderer have been sent in all directions by the sheriff’s office, and it is believed that he will be captured and returned here to face trail before very long. The inquest did not bring out what had led to the fatal affray, but it is known that bad feeling existed between the two men prior to the shooting. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 10, 1925 Pioneer Resident Dead After Illness Sakri Asiala Succumbs After Long Seige of Sickness—Funeral On Sunday Sakri Asiala, resident of this section of Wyoming for the past 33 years, a greater part of which time was spent in Rock Springs, died at his home 418 Eighth Street, this city, early Wednesday morning. Death was due to heart trouble with asthma a contributing cause. For the past three years, Mr. Asiala’s health had been failing perceptibly. During last month he was able to spend two weeks at Fremont’s lake in Sublette county with members of his family but upon his return he gradually grew worse, although his condition was not thought to be extremely serious. At the time of his death several members of his family were away, Miss Ksenia, who was attending the State University, Laramie and Walford, who was recently married and was on a motor trip through Colorado. Both have since arrived here. During the time Mr. Asiala has lived in Wyoming he has been employed as a miner by the Union Pacific Coal company at Carbon, Hanna, Superior and Rock Springs. He was born in Finland on Aug. 11, 1862. His first trip to the United States was made in 1886 and the second in 1892. He remained the last time, living since then in Wyoming with the exception of six years spent in Minnesota. Before leaving his native land he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Sarkimaki in 1886. To this union eight children were born, the three oldest born in Finland. Two sons, John and Oiva, preceded their father in death. The six children who remain with the mother are Mary of Superior, Walfred, Auselm, Ksenia, Carl and Mamie. Funeral Services Funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the home on Eighth Street and at two o’clock at the Lutheran Church on Second Street. John Kiviaho will officiate. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 10, 1925 Green River Resident Succumbs At Hospital Michael James Gallagher, 45, of Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital here last Saturday, July 4th, following an illness of several weeks duration. Gallagher, who was single, was employed as hostling engineer for the Union Pacific railroad at Green River, and had been a resident of that city for 20 years. His body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Undertaking parlors, and was shipped back to the old home in Clinton, Iowa, on Monday last. The remains were accompanied back to Clinton by a sister of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 17, 1925 Man’s Neck Broken When Cellar Caved August Michello Loses Life in Strange Accident; Was Buried Under Dirt and Rock August Michello, 54 years of age, was killed yesterday morning, shortly after 8 o’clock, when a wall of dirt cellar which he was digging in Blairtown, near the city limits, caved in, pinning him under a mass of dirt, and breaking his neck. Michello had gone to work at 8 o’clock yesterday morning and was working but a short time when the strange accident occurred. He was digging a basement for L.U. BOnatto, of Blairtown. Friends of Michello shortly after the accident noticed his absence and an investigation revealed his body pinned under a ton of dirt and rock. He was removed, but death evidently has been instantaneous. When found he was lying face-downward. Deceased was a member of the Andreas Hofer Society of this city. He is survived by his son and daughter, who reside in Denver, and who have been notified of their father’s untimely death. Up to the time The Rocket went to press, the Rogan Mortuary, where the body was prepared for burial, had not been advised concerning funeral arrangements. --- Green River Star, Jul 10, 1925 MEXICAN KILLS ONE MAN AND WOUNDS ANOTHER A Mexican went on the war path at Rock Springs as a result of the Fourth celebration, in which he had taken too much of the fighting fluid, and as a result killed one fellow countryman and wounded another, and is now waiting the results of same in the Hotel DeMorton in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 17, 1925 12-Year Old Boy Accident Victim Stanley Subic Shot to Death by Youthful Playmate Near Big Piney Home As a result of an accidental shooting last Sunday which occurred on the North Piney creek, near Big Piney in Sublette County, Stanley Haffner Subic, aged 12 years, lost his life. Stanley, until three years ago, lived in Rock Springs attending the East Flat School, but since that time has lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Subic, in Big Piney. Both Mr. and Mrs. Subic, (the latter formerly was Mrs. Haffner), are former residents of this city. The body of the unfortunate boy, accompanied by his parents and Albert Galevich, was brought to Rock Springs last Sunday night by L.D. Tanner of the Big Piney Mercantile company. Albert Galevich, a boy of 13 years, of Rock Springs and a playmate of the victim, was visiting in the Subic home in Big Piney. On last Sunday a fishing party was arranged and it was while on this trip that a .22 calibre rifle in the hands of the Galevich boy accidentally discharged, the bullet lodging in the chest of Stanley Subic, his playmate, killing him instantly. The Subic boy appeared from behind a bunch of willows as the gun was emptied of its contents. The Galevich boy was in the act of tying his shoe with the gun across his knees and, owing to the safety device failing to work, caught the trigger in his clothing. Funeral services were held from the South Side Roman Catholic church, this city, Wednesday morning in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 17, 1925 DESPONDENT; KILLED SELF Greek Ended Life By Shooting Himself Through Heart Speros Mundakis, 38, shot himself through the heart with a .38 calibre revolver last Wednesday night at 10:40 o’clock, death resulting instantly. The rash deed was committed in an outhouse on Number One Hill, near the place where Mundakis was living. The unfortunate man had been seriously ill for nearly two years, as the result of an injury to his spine, sustained when he was stabbed in an altercation in one of the coal camps near this city. He had been to several eastern clinics in an effort to regain his heath, but without avail, and he had spent several months in the Wyoming General hospital of this city. At the time of the commission of the deed, Mundakis entered the small outhouse and propped the door closed with a cane which he usually carried. That the act had been premeditated for some time is evidenced by the fact that a well-written, long letter to his friends was found on his person when the body was discovered. Friends heard the report of the firearm and rushed to the scene, but death had been instantaneous, it is believed. Coroner Rogan was called to the scene and made an examination of the premises, later taking the body to the Rogan mortuary, where it was prepared for burial. Deceased was a member of the Greek-American Brotherhood, Perciles, and the organization will probably have charge of the funeral here on Sunday. Mundakis is survived by one brother, who resides in Michigan, and who has been notified by wire. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 Granger Pumpman Dies While On Duty Fred Anderson, pumpman for the Union Pacific railroad at Granger, died Wednesday evening while on duty at the pumphouse there. His death was sudden although he had been complaining of not feeling well for several weeks. The body was brought that night to the Rogan Mortuary here. Funeral services will be held this afternoon in Green River. Mr. Anderson was well known in and around Granger where he has been in the employ of the Union Pacific for many years. He leaves a wife and a daughter, Mrs. Laura Warner, of Granger. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 DEATH OCCURS WHILE SWIMMING Roger Buston Victim of Tragedy One of the saddest fatalities in this community occurred late last Monday afternoon when a family whose anticipation for a happy reunion upon the home-coming of two of the boys at their annual vacation time was turned to sadness because of the loss of life of one of the two boys who had arrived only the evening before to enjoy his two weeks vacation. Roger Buston, born and raised in Rock Springs and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buston, pioneer residents residing at No. 6 arrived here last Sunday evening from Greeley, Colo., where he had for several months past been employed in a chain store, to spend his annual vacation with his parents. En route from Greeley he was joined by a brother, Robert, who is also in the employ of the same company in Nebraska and who likewise was en route to Rock Springs to spend his vacation. Late Monday afternoon the entire Buston family, on the first day after the arrival of the two boys, prepared to drive to the Island at Green River to enjoy a few hours outing before the close of the day. One of the objects in going to this particular place was that they might have access to the bathing which the river affords. Roger had been in the river but a short time when he must have realized that he was in a weakened condition for he called to his father who was on the bank indicating that he was unable to make it. As his father started to his rescue he turned on his back, this movement being construed by the watching family and one or two onlookers to be an attempt on the part of the lad to float. Later investigation failed to bear out this theory. Immediately after turning in this position the body disappeared from view of those on the bank who had started to his rescue. The body never returned to the water’s surface again, at least not in view of those watching. Kept Vigil Until Nightfall A vigilance, soon reinforced by Green River people and later by Rock Springs friends of the grief-stricken family, searched the river until darkness forced them to abandon their efforts which were resumed the following morning with the first signs of approaching day when after several hours of continued searching the body was found by his brother, Robert, one-half mile below the scene of the accident. Several years ago Roger suffered from the ravages of diphtheria which left him with a weakened heart. An investigation has disclosed that the lungs contained no water as would have been had death resulted from drowning so the conclusion of the investigation reveals that the action of the heart was stifled when plunging into the river which, as all snow-fed mountain streams, was of a low temperature. Was Born In Rock Springs Roger Buston was born in Rock Springs 21 years ago. He received his education in the city’s public schools. While a young boy he was employed for several years by the Western Union Telegraph office here, acting as messenger boy. Many residents of the city will remember him as serving in this capacity. Following, he worked in the mines and later went into the employ of a local chain store, working at different times in that company’s Rock Springs store and later transferred for permanent work at Greeley, Colo. Besides the father and mother, the later who is nearly prostrated over his untimely death, he leaves three sisters and three brothers, namely, Amelia, Hannah, Thelma, Richard, Robert and James. He was of the Episcopalian faith, being confirmed by the Rt. Rev. N.S. Thomas, Bishop of the Wyoming diocese, two years ago at the Church of the Holy Communion here. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, first from the home at No. 6 followed by services at the church. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating and in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. The church was filled overflowing with those who came to pay their last respects. Pallbearers were: John Wilson, Wilford Bowker, Harold Forshaw, H.L. Brown, Edward Thompson and Otto Visintainer. The long funeral procession then followed to the cemetery where interment was had in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 EVANSTON MAN DIES The body of Gus Wolk of Evanston, who died in this city early last Sunday was interred here Tuesday afternoon by the Ace Mortuary. Wolk had been sent from Evanston to the hospital here in a critical condition and his death followed shortly after being placed in the local institution. He had no living relatives so far as is known. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 Miner Killed By a Fall of Earth Steve Balough, Youth Employed at Megeath Mine, Met Tragic Fate While Working Yesterday Steve Balough, born and reared in Rock Springs met instant death yesterday afternoon between 3 and 4 o’clock while at work in the Little Megeath mine, near Blairtown. The accident, which cost him his life, was the result of falling rock. An older brother, John, who is employed in the same mine, left his work earlier in the day and was not at work at the time his brother met death. Balough was born in Rock Springs and was not quite 19 years of age. He was of Austria-Hungarian descent. His father, mother and three sisters have preceded him in death, and one brother, John, survives. At the time The Rocket went to press funeral arrangements had not been completed, but it is presumed that the services will be held some time Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 Lady Succumbs After Long Illness The death of Mrs. Emiline Wardle, wife of Silas Wardle of this city, occurred early last Sunday at the family home, 43 Second Street. Death terminated a lingering illness of three years duration. Mrs. Wardle was in her 47th year, born in Draper, Utah on March 17, 1878. For the past five years she has, with her family, resided in Rock Springs, where Mr. Wardle is employed by the Union Pacific Coal company as night watchman. Mrs. Wardle was the mother of 12 children, nine of whom, with the husband survive. She also leaves eight brothers and sisters and her father, Nephi Orgill. The later and one brother, Alvin Orgill, of Idaho, and one sister, Mrs. Graw of Salt Lake City, arrived here shortly after her death, and remained for the funeral services. Funeral services, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, were held Wednesday afternoon from the L.D.S. church. These were conducted by Bishop Young and attended by many friends. Interment was in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 Superior Man Died Last Friday Samuel N. Martin Succumbs After An Illness Of Two Years Funeral services for Samuel N. Martin, resident of Superior who died in this city shortly before noon last Friday, were held on Sunday from the Methodist church. Rev. Roy Burt, minister, officiating and in charge of the Ace Mortuary. Many friends, both from his home, Superior, and Rock Springs attended. Mr. Martin had been in failing health for two years prior to his death as a result of an attack of blood poisoning sustained from an injured thumb. After two years in which he made a fight against the results of the poisoning he passed away. Several days before death he was brought to the Wyoming General hospital here where every effort was made in his behalf. Deceased was 52 years of age and had resided at Superior for the past several years where the family has a host of friends. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters, all of whom were present last Friday at the hospital at the time of his passing. One brother, William Martin, of Kansas, was also here and remained until after the funeral Sunday. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 24, 1925 MRS. JANE BLAIR DIED WEDNESDAY Pioneer Rock Springs Resident Passes Away The death on Wednesday last of Mrs. Jane Blair, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John W. Hay in this city, marks the passing of a lady who was not only one of the original pioneers of this community, but of one who has the unusual honor of having been, for five years, back in the early '70s, the only white woman in the entire settlement of what is now Blairtown. The thousands of friends of Mrs. Blair will regret to learn that the estimable old lady passed away here on Wednesday, following an illness that has lasted for several months. In an effort to recuperate her health, Mrs. Blair was taken to California early in the year, but three months ago her condition became critical, and she was rushed back to the family home at Rock Springs. Of a lovable, kindly nature, all who knew her loved her, and her passing will be mourned the more by her many friends. She was a conspicuous worker in the Episcopal church during her early life, and was a devout member of that faith until her death. Jane Macready was born February 24th, 1838, 87 years ago at Newbury, Canada. She was married at Newbury to Archibald Blair, then a resident of Blairtown, on April 11, 1870, and the two came immediately to Blairtown. Blairtown Principal Settlement At that time the Blairtown settlement was considerably larger than was Rock Springs. Mr. Blair, who had ranching interests north of Rock Springs, and who maintained the stage station north of the city, soon opened the Blairtown coal mine, and there followed many hectic years of mine operating, which for an independent operator, was beset with many obstacles and hardships. Other pioneers of early days recall that Mr. and Mrs. Blair used to trek about the country in an old ox cart, which, until a short while ago, was an object of much interest to visitors to Blairtown. Only White Woman Here From 1870 until 1873, Mrs. Blair was the only white woman in the entire settlement. In 1873 she was joined in Blairtown by Mrs. W. H. O'Donnell, who still resides in this city, and for two more years these two ladies were the only white ladies in the community. To Mr. and Mrs. Blair there was born one daughter, who is now Mrs. John W. Hay of this city. Mr. Blair preceded his wife to the great beyond by several years. Witnessed Chinese Exodus Mrs. Blair was an eye-witness to many of the events which occurred during the Chinese exodus on Wednesday, September 3, 1885, and often related some thrilling incidents of early life in Rock Springs to groups of friends. Funeral Services Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon at two o'clock at the Episcopal church, Rev. R. Emmett Abraham officiating. Interment will be in Mountainview cemetery, and will be in charge of Mortician Sprowell of this city. --- Green River Star, Jul 24, 1925 FRED ANDERSON DIES SUDDENLY AT GRANGER Word was received here yesterday that Fred Anderson, a well known resident of Granger, had died suddenly Wednesday night while at work as pumper at the Union Pacific pump house at that place, the cause of death being given as heart trouble. Mr. Anderson has been a resident of this county for over forty years and has a host of friends to mourn his sudden demise. He leaves a wife, who resides at Granger, to mourn his untimely death. The funeral will be held from the Green River Mercantile Mortuary this afternoon, with Rev. Rufus Whitaker conducting the services, and the remains will be laid to rest in the Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 24, 1925 LITTLE LOUIS DALLAS LAID TO REST SATURDAY Louis, the little son of James Dallas, passed away at Manila, Utah on the 17th, cause of death was a severe case of tonsillitis and complications. The remains were brought to this city and laid to rest in the Riverview cemetery last Saturday. --- Green River Star, Jul 24, 1925 CARD OF THANKS I desire through the columns of the Star to thank all who were so kind in word and deed during the illness and passing of my little son, Louis. JAMES DALLAS. --- Green River Star, Jul 24, 1925 MANILA NEWS NOTES Louis Dallas, aged five years, son of James Dallas and Carrie Schofield, died Thursday morning from a bad case of tonsillitis and complications. He was buried in Green River Saturday. Mrs. Schofield has a small baby of two weeks. --- Green River Star, Jul 24, 1925 ROGER BUSTIN DROWNED HERE LAST MONDAY Last Monday evening about 6 o’clock a sad accident happened at Island Park bathing beach, when Roger Bustin, 21 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bustin, of Rock Springs, while summing in the Green River was overcome with heart trouble and was drowned. Young Bustin, who resides in Colorado, where he is manager of a Skaggs store at Greeley, with his parents brother and sisters were enjoying a family reunion picnic at Island Park. After eating a hearty meal young Bustin entered the water for a swim, and while endeavoring to swim across the river, was attacked with heart trouble and sank. Efforts were made to save him, but the under current carried the body so fast that those who were attempting to save him were unable to reach him. Work of recovering the body was immediately commenced, with his brother, Richard, one of the party, and the following morning about 7 o’clock the body was discovered about 100 years east of the county bridge. Young Bustin was a very popular young man, who had a very promising future, and the sudden snuffing out of his life, when life seemed the brightest, is a great blow to his parents, sisters and brothers, who with him that day were gathered together in a reunion that abound with happiness, and which was abruptly changed into sadness and sorrow by this sad accident. As we go to press funeral arrangements had not been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 31, 1925 BALOGH FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services for the late Steve Balogh, who was killed in a mine accident at Megeath mine last week, were held Sunday from the South Side Catholic church here. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 31, 1925 Funeral Services For A. Michelli Victim of Strange Accident Is Laid To Final Rest—Coroner Hold Inquest Into Cause of Death Funeral services for the late August Michelli were held in the Elk’s home, July 19th, and were under the auspices of Morality Lodge No. 361 of Superior; Mr. F. Avanzini, one of the pioneer residents of this city, conducted the services, which were attended by 43 members of the Morality Lodge, 11 from Justidge Lodge 544 of Kemmerer, and 115 members from the Andreas Hoffer society of this city, of which deceased was also a member, attending in a body. At the services scores of friends and relatives, from this community and from Denver, were also in attendance. There were also several Lewises in attendance, dressed in pure white. Music for the occasion was furnished by Sartoris’ orchestra, and the Elk’s home had been prepared, according to the rite, for the services. Talks were made by Mrs. Viola R. Abram in Italian, by Mrs. Rudolph Angeli in English, and by Mr. Avanzini, who said, in closing: “We consign him to the grave, to the long sleep of death; and so profound will be this sleep, that the giant tread of the earthquake even shall not disturb it. There shall be slumber until that eventful morn when the Arch Angel’s trumpets shall call him to that blissful Lodge which shall not close, but to those worthy of admittance will remain open through the boundless ages of eternity. In that heavenly sanctuary, the mystic light will remain, bright and unbroken. There amid the sunbeam smiles of immutable love, in that temple not made with hands, may Almighty God of his infinite mercy, grant that we may finally meet to part no more.” Following the services, the cortege wended its way to Mountain View cemetery, where interment was had. August Michelli was born in Lona, Tyrol, on December 18, 1867, migrating to this country in 1890. He married in 1895 and to this union was born one son and three daughters. The son, Alfred and two daughters, Molly Michelli and Mrs. Laura Millwee, were in attendance at the funeral. Michelli was killed accidentally when more than a ton of soggy dirt fell from the wall of a basement which he was digging, pinning the unfortunate man beneath it and breaking his neck. The basement was the property of L.U. Bonatto, and shortly following the accident Caspari Benatto rushed to the scene, and believing there might still be life in the body, extracted it from the dirt, but death had resulted within a short space of time. At a coroner’s inquest, held last Friday evening, a coroner’s jury composed of Ed Crippa, J.J. O’Donohue and Joe Anselmi, returned the following verdict: “That deceased came to his death accidentally when a bank of wet earth caved in on him while he was working in a cellar belonging to L.U. Bonatto.” At this inquest, Dr. T.H. Roe testified that one busel of dirt would have been sufficient to have broken Michelli’s neck, but that one ton of the dirt must have fallen on the man. The surviving relatives of the deceased have commended Bonatto for quickly removing the body from the dirt. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 31, 1925 Green River Man Died at Hospital Joseph J. Hansen, 66, of Green River, died last Tuesday evening at the Wyoming General hospital here, where he had been a patient only since Saturday, when he was admitted from his Green River home. Death was due to several complications, according to attending physicians, who conducted a post mortem over the remains at the Ace Mortuary on Wednesday last. Hansen, at the time of his death, was survived by a wife, who resides in Utah, and three sons. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o’clock, and interment will be in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 31, 1925 SUPERIOR MAN KILLED IN NEB. Dan Levas of Superior Lost Life In Auto Accident Dan Levas, 34, of South Superior, was the victim of an accident near Grand Island, Nebraska, last Thursday, when he was pinned beneath the big car he was driving. Levas, in company with his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Peskapas, also of South Superior, was en route from Detroit, Michigan, where they had been visiting relatives, to South Superior. As they approached a curve in the road, their car was violently bumped by a small car coming in the opposite direction. The force of the impact knocked the Levas car off the road, where it capsized, pinning Levas beneath. Levas sustained a severe crushing in the breast, and was rushed to a hospital at Grand Island, where he lived until the following Saturday, when death occurred. The other occupants of the car escaped injury. The body was shipped form Grand Island to the Sprowell Mortuary here, and following funeral services on Wednesday, interment was made in the Mountain View cemetery here. Levas was a popular barber in South Superior, where he had scores of friends. He was married only three months ago, and he and his young wife had just completed a very enjoyable visit with his wife’s parents in Detroit, Michigan. Hundreds of friends were in attendance at the funeral services on Wednesday, and the bier was banked with floral tributes. Deceased was a member of the Greek-American Brotherhood, Pericles, which organization had charge of the funeral. --- Green River Star, Jul 31, 1925 FRED ANDERSON FUNERAL HELD HERE LAST FRIDAY Last Friday afternoon, at the hour of 2 o’clock, the funeral of Mr. Fred Anderson, who died suddenly at Granger of heart failure, was held from the Green River Mercantile Company mortuary, Rev. Rufus Whitaker conducting the services, while Mrs. Eli Hansen sang a beautiful solo. Following the services al ong cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains to the Riverview cemetery, where they were tenderly laid to rest in mother earth. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and clearly bespoke the popularity of the deceased. Fred Anderson was 55 years of age, and was born in Sweden, coming to America when he was 18 years of age. Twenty-nine years ago he was married to Mrs. Johnson, who survives him. He was a man who enjoyed many friends as a result of his many acts of charity and straight forward manner in his every act, and his passing will be mourned by many. He leaves to mourn his untimely death is wife and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Warner, of Granger, and brothers and sisters who reside in Sweden. This publication joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. --- Green River Star, Jul 31, 1925 CARD OF THANKS I desire through the columns of the Star to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all who were so kind to me in my recent great bereavement, caused by the death of my beloved husband. Especially do I wish to thank Rev. Rufus Whitaker, Mrs. Eli Hansen and all who sent the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. FRED ANDERSON. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1925 The Late George L. Young By G.B. Pryde “Geordie” Young, as he was very familiarly known in Rock Springs, was one of the early pioneers of this district. He left his home in Scotland in the early fifties, came to the United States and worked in the mines of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Iowa, before coming to Rock Springs in the late sixties. The Union Pacific Railroad was at this time yet twenty miles east of Rock Springs. Shortly after Mr. Young arrived in Rock Springs he engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. John Jarvie. They jointly operated one of the first stores in this vicinity. Dwellings in the town consisted mostly of tents. In 1869 he took an active part in starting the main opening of No. One Mine, which continued to be a producer for about forty-one years, until it was closed down in June, 1910. He also assisted in locating the opening of several other mines in this vicinity. He was employed as a prospector by several of the coal companies in the Rock Springs field. He also did considerable work for Mr. P.J. Quealey in the Kemmerer field, prospecting the coal seams in that vicinity. In 1870 he was married at Bryan, Wyoming, to Euphemia Chambers. This town was quite an important point on the railroad for several years but now consists of a section house and water tank. Mr. Young was a consistent pioneer and had the true pioneering instinct. In 1888 and 1889 he joined the Argonauts in a journey to the Alaska gold fields, and, like many of them, experienced many hardships. He was admired and respected in Rock Springs where he spent his last days. He died here November 11, 1915, followed some little time alter by his widow. Mr. and Mrs. Young had eight children, two boys and six girls. Both boys and three of the girls still survive. One of the boys is George Young, Vice President, District 22, United Mine Workers of America, who, like his father, has spent many years in the mines. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1925 Reliance The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller died recently. The sympathy of the community is extended to the young mother and father. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 7, 1925 Tramp Loses Life While Beating Way Henry Garnosky, 21, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, was instantly killed in the Green River yards yesterday morning. He was beating his way at the time of the fatal accident, letters found on his person disclosing that he was en route from California to see his mother in Wisconsin. At the time his body was discovered he was badly mashed about the head, but little is known of the nature of the fatal accident. Coroner Rogan was immediately called to the scene, and he conducted an inquest into the death at Green River yesterday afternoon. The body is at the Rogan mortuary here pending completion of funeral arrangements. Deceased had a brother, Frank, who is in the U.S. naval training station at Roanoke, West Virginia, it has been ascertained. Coroner’s Inquest At the inquest held yesterday afternoon it was revealed that Gornosky had been riding in a car loaded with lumber, and that at about ten o’clock Thursday morning, while the train was in motion, the lumber had shifted, crushed the man’s head. The body will be shipped today to Ladysmith, Wisconsin, where interment will be held. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 7, 1925 INJURED MAN KILLS HIMSELF Tramp Committed Suicide at Green River Saturday The body of Terrence O’Toole, whose place of residence is unknown, was found in the Green River railroad yards last Saturday morning. Death had been caused, according to those who investigated the circumstances surrounding the body, by a gunshot wound through the head. Near the body was found a .38 calibre revolver, with one shell exploded. O’Toole, in company with a tramp believed to have been Keenan Ward, was discovered in a box car by C.E. Merchant, special U.P. agent at Green River, early Saturday morning. The men were ordered off the premises by the officers, but instead of complying with this order, they flashed a gun on the officer, and ordered him to get in the car. Merchant entered the car, and the two men fled. The special officer immediately notified Deputy Sheriff Jessen, and the two made a search of the yards. About two hours later the body of O’Toole was discovered by Number Nine track. The left leg was badly crushed and officials are of the opinion that O’Toole had been caught between two cars, and that he preferred death by his own hand to the suffering he was undergoing. Ward, his companion of the morning, disappeared entirely, and no trace of him has since been found. Coroner F.P. Rogan held an inquest over the remains of O’Toole Saturday, the coroner’s jury returning a verdict that death was caused by a self-inflicted wound from a .38 calibre revolver. Identification of the man was made by a slip of paper containing the names of O’Toole and Ward, from a Cheyenne employment agency. The address of relatives or friends could not be found, and O’Toole was buried by the county on Monday afternoon last. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 7, 1925 Skeleton Uncovered On Number One Hill Workmen Digging Trench Uncover Ghastly Sight—Believed to Have Been Man Buried 40 Years Workmen engaged in digging a trench near Number One school house on Number One Hill yesterday morning struck a rough box and coffin containing the skeleton of a human being believed to be the bones of a man dead for 40 years. The men were building an outhouse to serve the Number One school this fall when the discovery was made. Coroner Rogan was immediately notified and repaired to the scene. He plans to disinter the body today and to re-bury it in the city cemetery. Coroner Rogan expressed the belief that the skeleton may be those of a soldier who committed suicide in this city in 1887, and whose body was buried on Number One Hill at the time. However, when the town was in its infancy, what is now Number One Hill was then a city burying ground, and several bodies were buried on that site. --- Green River Star, Aug 7, 1925 SUICIDE IN LOCAL RAILROAD YARDS About 6:30 last Saturday morning Yard Watchman C. E. Merchant found two men in a box car in the east end of the local yards and ordered them out. When the men got out, the shorter man of the two getting outlast, pulled a gun on Merchant and ordered him into the car with instructions to stay there. When the men had moved away Merchant left the car and went to the Telegraph office where he phoned Deputy Sheriff Jessen, informing him that a man had attempted to hold him up. About 7:45 some of the switch crew found the same man lying between tracks 9 and 10 with his left foot partly crushed and a bullet wound in his right ear. The coroner was notified and the remains moved to the Green River Mortuary, where an examination revealed that he had been shot in the right ear, and that powder marks were very pronounced. Coroner Frank P. Rogan empaneled a jury, and Saturday evening an inquest was held at the court house, and the evidence introduced all tended to show that the man had his foot crushed between the draw bars of the cars and had evidently taken his own life. The jury rendered a verdict to the effect that the unknown man had come to his death by gun wounds self inflicted. There was nothing on the body of the unfortunate man to identify him, who appeared to be about twenty-five years of age. The remains of the suicide was laid to rest Monday morning in the pauper field of Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, Aug 7, 1925 Carl Strand was called to Rawlins this week owing to the death of his brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 14, 1925 Superior Youth Died; Was Buried Tuesday Matt, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Musklin of South Superior, Wyoming, died on Sunday last, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the South Side Catholic Church, and interment, in charge of Rogan mortuary, was in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 14, 1925 INFANT SON DEAD Richard Bluhm, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Bluhm of Number One Hill, passed away on August 7th, 1925. Services were held from the Rogan mortuary on Sunday last, Bishop Young officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 21, 1925 JAPANESE FROM GREEN RIVER DIED YESTERDAY Tom Oshima, employee of the U.P. at Green River, was brought to the Wyoming General Hospital last Monday suffering from injuries sustained while at work in the roundhouse, and from which he died yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The body was prepared for burial by the Rogan Mortuary for shipment to Ogden today. Deceased is survived by his wife, who is a resident of Ogden. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 21, 1925 DEATH OF BITTER CREEK INFANT AT HOSPITAL Zoe, eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kashiwagi of Bitter Creek, Wyoming, passed away at the hospital here last Tuesday, following a brief illness. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan Mortuary and was shipped on Wednesday evening to Rawlins, where interment was had. The little girl’s father has been a very sick patient at the Wyoming General Hospital here since last March. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 21, 1925 INFANT DAUGHTER DIED THIS WEEK Katie, seven-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rukavinc, passed away here on August 18th, last, following a brief illness. The little girl was born on August 11th and lived for seven days. Burial was in Rock Springs, following services at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the South Side Catholic Church. Coroner Rogan had charge of the interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 28, 1925 Unknown Man Was Killed By Train Mangled Remains Found Along Right-of-Way Near Blairtown—No Means of Identification The mangled remains of a man were found along the Union Pacific right-of-way near Blairtown last Tuesday evening at about 8:30. Coroner Rogan was immediately notified, and upon arriving at the scene there was still life in the body, and the man was rushed to the hospital here, where he lingered until the following morning, when death ensued. No means of identification were found on the clothes or around the body, and since the man never regained consciousness, nothing at all has been learned concerning him or any relatives. Owing to the nature of the injuries, it is believed that the man fell from a moving train. His body was badly contused and his left foot was mashed, but there was nothing to indicate that he had been struck by the train. He was apparently about 45 years of age, and an American. The body was taken to the Ace Mortuary, and was interred in the local cemetery yesterday afternoon. U.P. officials examined and photographed the remains prior to interment. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 1925 INFANT DAUGHTER PASSED AWAY SUNDAY MORNING Marjorie Jean Snowden, eighteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snowden, which took sick last Saturday evening, passed away Sunday morning about 7:10. Every effort to stay the hand of death had been made but of no avail, and as a consequence of the passing of this little spark of life a home is saddened. The funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Waechter, grandparents of the deceased child, at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Rev. Father Schillinger conducting the services. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in Riverview cemetery, the floral offerings were many and beautiful. This publication joins with many friends in extending sympathy to the ?????end parents and grandparents. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 1925 DIED LAST TUESDAY FUNERAL HERE YESTERDAY Theros Likar, thirty-six years of age, passed away in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs last Tuesday, following the effects of an operation for appendicitis. The remains were brought here for burial and the funeral held Thursday, a Greek priest from Salt Lake City conducting the services. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 1925 CARD OF THANKS I desire through the columns of the Star to thank all who were so kind to me in my hour of sorrow, caused by the loss of my brother. Words cannot fully express my appreciation of the many kindnesses. I especially wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Harvey, Mr. J. A. Chrisman and Mr. W. S. Mortimer and the Greek people for their help and sympathy. WILLIAM LIKOS. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 1925 Mrs. George Harris, Jr., left for Hanna Thursday, where she was called upon the sad errand of attending the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Robert Cox. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend to the many friends who were so kind in word and deed during the illness and death of our beloved daughter, our sincere and heartfelt thanks. It is at such moments of sadness that true friendship and sincere sympathy is truly appreciated. We desire to also thank all who sent such beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snowden, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Waechter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Snowden. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 28, 1925 Deneley Youth Died In Salt Lake Hospital John James Deneley, thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Deneley, died at St. Mark’s hospital, Salt Lake City, on Saturday, August 22nd from complications developing indirectly from stomach trouble and adolescent rickets, where he was taken five weeks ago and where everything known to medical skillwas done but proved futile. It was a distinct shock to his mother upon arriving at Salt Lake on Sunday morning to find that her boy has passed away the night before. John was born at Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, July 6, 1912 and came to Rock Springs with his parents and older brother five years ago. Two years ago symptoms developed causing affection of the bone and lameness but this did not prevent him from attending school regularly, where he was an exceptionally bright pupil and his name always appeared on the honor roll. His companions would take him to and from school in a coaster wagon. Funeral services were held from the Episcopal church on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R.E. Abraham officiating. His comforting words and hymns by the choir were eminently fitting and appropriate. The pallbearers were: Arthur Roberts, John Cameron, Flori Anselmi, George Rodda and many boys attended to pay their respects to their beloved companion and classmate. He was laid at rest in Mountain View cemetery, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Deneley extend sympathy in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 28, 1925 INFANT SON DIED Hugo, eight-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walfred Mantyla, of 542 1st street, this city, died on Wednesday last, following a brief illness. Interment was in the local cemetery on Wednesday, Mortician Rogan having charge. --- Green River Star, Aug 28, 1925 A CORRECTION Last week in writing up the death of little Marjorie Jean Snowden, we made the statement that the child was 18 months of age, when we should have stated six and a half months. Also in the Card of Thanks we failed to extend thanks to the Catholic Choir, which had been requested. Mistakes like this creep in often unintentionally which we are always ready to correct, if informed of the same. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 4, 1925 Graham Youth Died Following Brief Illness Robert, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Graham, died Saturday at the home of his parents in the Belmont Addition after suffering for several days with intestinal inflammation. Robert had been ill about two weeks prior to his death. Besides his parents he leaves one sister and two brothers, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services were held from the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Greenhow, Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, Rev. S.D. Pyle of the Baptist church officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 4, 1925 Miner Was Victim Of Typhoid Fever Robert Collins, a coal miner residing here for several years and who was well known in this vicinity, died Monday at the Wyoming General hospital. His death was due to typhoid fever contracted but a few days previous. Collins was in his 47th year and was a native of South Carolina. Among his relatives is an aunt, Mrs. Rosa Collins, who resides in this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Colored Baptist church on M Street in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with Rev. Randolph officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 4, 1925 WOMAN SHOT TO DEATH SAT. Green River South Side Is Scene Of Murder Saturday The section lying south of the Union Pacific tracks at Green River, county seat of the county, was the scene of a murder on Saturday evening last, when Mamie Woodruff, 25, colored, was shot and killed by Henry Hughes, 61, colored. The shooting occurred in an establishment in that section of the city about 9:30 Saturday evening. The Woodruff woman was talking with two colored men at the time of the affray, and when both these men bolted, it is reported that Hughes took a couple of pot shots at their retreating figures. Two bullets entered the body of the dead woman, one entering the hand, and the other the temple. Hughes, following the shooting, ambled off the scene, and was questioned some time later near the U.P. station there by an official. When asked if he had had trouble that evening he replied, “Certainly, I shot a woman.” When told that the woman was dead, it is reported that his only comment was, “Well, she won’t rob anyone else.” Hughes was immediately taken to the county jail, where he is being held pending a hearing. He has been charged with first degree murder as a result of the slaying. Hughes but recently arrived from Hampton, Wyoming, where he had been employed as a section laborer. It is reported that he had considerable money on his arrival in Green River, and he charged that the Woodruff woman stole his money. Coroner Rogan investigated the shooting, his jury finding that the Woodruff woman came to her death as the result of gunshot wounds, fired from a revolver in the hands of Henry Hughes. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 4, 1925 Typhoid Fever Claims Young Girl Locally Angeli Retal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Retal, who reside on East Flat, died last Monday as a result of typhoid fever. The malady which proved fatal had been of several weeks duration. Angeli was 13 years of age and was born in Rock Springs. Those left to mourn her early passing are her father, mother, a brother and sister. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held from the South Side Roman Catholic, Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating, Tuesday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 4, 1925 LOSS OF SON Henry Caine, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Caine of Superior, passed away in this city late last Thursday evening following an attack of complications. Services were held on Sunday afternoon in Superior in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with L.E. Harris and Parley Drainy of the L.D.S. Church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 4, 1925 INFANT SON DIED An infant son, born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Elias, was interred in Mountain View cemetery on Tuesday morning from the Sprowell Mortuary. The mother is reported to be improving nicely. --- Green River Star, Sep 4, 1925 COLORED WOMAN MEETS DEATH IN SOUTH SIDE RESORT With the words that she wouldn’t “stick anybody else,” Henry Hughes, 61, colored, shot and killed Mamie Woodruff, 25 also colored, Saturday evening in a small shanty on the south side of town. Hughes worked on the section at Hampton, Wyo., and evidently had come into Green River for an evening’s pleasure and lost his money somewhere. He blamed the woman for its disappearance and decided that he would avenge himself. She was shot twice with a .38 caliber pistol, once in the finger and once in the right temple. Hughes also shot at a negro man who was with the woman, but the shots went wild and he escaped. Hughes was arrested by local officers soon after the killing and is said to have been hunting the escaped man, who it is claimed has not shown up since the shooting. He is being held at the county jail pending a coroner’s inquest. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 11, 1925 TRAGIC DEATH RIDDLE YOUTH Small Lad Fell In Ditch And Lost Life Late Wednesday afternoon it became known that Jackie Riddle, little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Riddle, was missing from his home on Third Street, The search which at that time had been kept up for several hours was renewed and became more general in scope late in the afternoon, the fire alarm was sounded and a general call for searchers was made. The only available clue was the finding of his hat near a water line ditch in the vicinity of his home. At first a search of this revealed nothing. About six-thirty that evening, after the search elsewhere had proven futile, it was decided to drain the ditch and here the body was soon found, covered with loose dirt that had caved in over it. A water main near the Riddle home had broken and workmen were at work repairing it. It was during the noon hour when the men had gone to dinner that the tragic accident probably occurred. The father, John Riddle, had but recently gone to Nampa, Idaho. He was sent for immediately but was unable to reach here before late last evening. At the time of going to press definite funeral arrangements had not been completed but in all probability services are to be held Saturday from the Methodist church in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary. Nearing Fourth Birthday Jackie was born in Evanston, Wyoming, Sept. 14 1921. Next Monday he would have been four years old and he was to have had a birthday party with his many little friends. For several days all his plans and thoughts were directed towards this much looked to and much planned for event. Besides the grief stricken father and mother, Jackie leaves two brothers and two sisters, Carlton, Virgil, Kathryn and Lois. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 11, 1925 Death Of Infant Short funeral services in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and the local Salvation Army were held Thursday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott at their home on No. 1 Hill. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 11, 1925 Local Business Man Died Last Saturday The many local friends of William H. Meldran, 52, were immeasurably shocked last Saturday night to hear of his untimely death, which occurred that evening at the Wyoming General hospital here, following a brief illness. Meldran, who had been a resident of this city for several years, recently established an auto accessory business in the new building near the K street bridge. Prior to his residence in Rock Springs, he had resided in Dines and Reliance. He is survived by his widow and one son, Edgar, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Episcopal church, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating. Interment, in charge of Mortician Earl H. Sprowell, was in Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 11, 1925 MET SUDDEN DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT Former Resident of Rock Springs, Wife of Newspaper Worker, Met Death In Idaho The shocking report of the death of Mrs. Betty Howell, wife of W.L. Howell, for several months a newspaper worker in Rock Springs, where he was employed by the Rocket. The word was received in this city Sunday. The accident occurred near Hailey, Idaho, present home of the Howell family. Monday morning a dispatch from Hailey appeared in a Salt Lake newspaper as follows: “Mrs. W.L. Howell of Hailey was instantly killed in an automobile accident about 1 o’clock this morning on the highway near Bellevue. “The car in which she was returning home passed a smaller machine, and, turning back quickly into the road, hit the front of the other car so that the latter overturned into the ditch. “It is thought that Mrs. Howell, who was alone in the back seat, leaned out to see what hap happened and that the door gave way, throwing her out. She was instantly killed. “The occupants of the other car escaped with slight injuries.” The Howell family left Kemmerer nearly two years ago, Mr. Howell taking the position as foreman on the Rock Springs Rocket, and early last spring the family left for Idaho. Deceased is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Clark of Portland, Ore., and two sons, Roy and William Jr., who resided with their parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 11, 1925 Granger Resident Committed Suicide Report from Granger this morning is that David Erekson, well known resident of Granger committed suicide last evening about 5 o’clock, using a large automatic pistol for the deed. He was found on a couch in the rear room of the U.P. pool hall, which he owns, by an employee, who had left him in charge of the place. It was not long after the deed had been committed that he was found. Mr. Erekson had been in ill health for several years, and was in Kemmerer last week for medical treatment. He was between 55 and 60 years of age, and had resided in Western Wyoming, where he was well known, for many years. He is survived by his wife, who also is in ill health, and to whom sympathy of their many friends is extended. Coroner Rogan of Rock Springs arrived in Granger last evening and took the remains to Rock Springs. No announcement of funeral arrangements was forthcoming this morning. --- Green River Star, Sep 11, 1925 HENRY HUGHES SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY A one day term of court was held here Wednesday by Judge Tidball at which time he sentenced Henry Hughes, colored, who last week shot and killed Mamie Woodruff, also colored, to serve from 20 to 35 years in the state penitentiary. Two divorces and several probate matters were also disposed of during the day. --- Green River Star, Sep 11, 1925 SUICIDE AT GRANGER Word comes from Granger that Dave Erickson, proprietor of a pool hall at that place committed suicide about 6:30 Tuesday evening. No reason is given for Mr. Erickson’s rash act. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 18, 1925 Wouldn’t Desecrate Graves Of Pioneers Travelers over the new 15-mile stretch of highway between Granger and Bryan, which will be opened to travel by the middle of October, will no doubt wonder at the slight deflection on the route at a point just east of the bridge which crosses Black Fork, a few miles west of Bryan, seemingly for no cause whatever. But there is reason—ample reason—one of deepest sentiment, and respect for the dead. It was while making the road survey across the barren country, following closely the old Oregon Trail, that Engineer J.E. Scheibener’s line fell across two graves, one plainly marked by a headstone, both hidden by rank underbrush and forgotten for over 60 years. At first the engineer hesitated about running the survey over the graves, and the more he thought of it the more determined he became not to. He communicated with his superiors, and orders came to route the highway around the graves. The graves lie about one-fourth mile east of the river bridge, near the route of the Pioneer trail, over which thousands traveled to the then unknown West in the late fifties and early sixties, and along which route many perished from exposure and sheer want. The marked grave has at its head a stone, upon which is plainly inscribed, “Elizabeth Mitchell, Died 1863, aged 70 Years.” The other headstone is not decipherable, except for the date, 1883. It is refreshing to observe, altogether too infrequently, a fine sentiment and reverence in the age of commercialism. May the bodies of those hardy pioneers be undisturbed throughout the ages. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 18, 1925 OLD PIONEER GOES TO REWARD William Price Died Suddenly Yesterday; Funeral Sunday William Price, resident of Rock Springs for the past 43 years, during which time he was a steady employee of the Union Pacific Coal company, died late Wednesday afternoon at his home in the Brooks Addition, Number Three. His death occurred following an illness of but on day’s duration. For a fourth time within the present year death has entered and left its traces in the Price family of this city. This time it laid its claim upon one farly past the middle mark in life while only last week it claimed, in the wake of its flight, youth. Early in the year a young man in the prime of life was called and a little later yet another, who, like William Price, has passed the half-way milestone. Mr. Price was stricken with apoplexy late Tuesday evening while at his home after he had completed his day’s work as hoistman at the No. 7 mine, Union Pacific Coal company. From the very first no hopes for his recovery were held. To those closely associated with Mr. Price it was known that he never fully recovered from the blow caused by the death of his son, John Y. Price, during the early part of this year and upon being informed only last week of the tragic death of his little grandson, Jackie Riddle, it was plainly visible that age was fast claiming him. Another death which affect this family, although not a member of the immediate family, was the accidental and tragic death in Colorado of Mrs. Price’s brother, John Berwind, which closely followed that of John Price. Was Born In Wales William Price was born in Cwmmamman, Wales, 63 years ago. At the age of 19 he came to the United States, coming to Rock Springs three years later, residing here since, during which time he has been in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. At the Old Timers meeting held in this city June last for employees of the company he was presented with a gold button which represented his more than 40 years of faithful service. Mr. and Mrs. Price were married in Rockville, Colo., where they lived for a short time prior to their coming to Rock Springs. Besides the widow he leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Riddle of this city, and Mrs. Thomas Foster of Megeath. Funeral Services Funeral services will be held from the home, Brook’s addition, 812 No. 3 Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and with Rev. Pyle of the First Baptist church officiating. Members of the Moose and Eagle lodges, both of which he was a member, members of the various Labor organization and both members and officials of the Union Pacific Coal company will be in attendance. Interment is to be in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be John and Dave Abrams, John McTee, William Davis, John Dykes, Thomas LeMarr Sr., Dave Jones and Ed Dunn. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 18, 1925 DEATH OF FATHER Mrs. W.B. Anderson of this city has received the report of the death of her father, James Atkinson, in Lonaconing, Md. Mrs. Anderson was called to Lonaconing only last February because of the illness and death of her mother, and is not making the second trip at this time. Her father was 83 years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 18, 1925 Kansas Resident Passed Away Here John E. Jennings passed away at the home of his son, Ralph Jennings, 512 Walnut Street, this city, on Tuesday morning. His death followed an illness of several months duration. Mr. Jennings was 71 years of age. He came to Rock Springs nearly a year ago to make his home with his son, coming at that time from Lansing, Kansas. Soon after arriving here he became the victim of failing health and from which condition he never fully rallied. He leaves but the one son, Ralph, who is stationed at the Rock Springs Air Mail station in charge of the radio. One brother also survives and resides in Leavenworth, Kansas. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary on Wednesday evening, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jennings, to Leavenworth for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 25, 1925 Bumped From Wagon; Youth Lost His Life Rudolph Prevedil Jr., four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Prevedil of South Superior, sustained injuries last Saturday afternoon which resulted in his death the following day, when he fell from a wagon near his home at South Superior. The young lad was riding with Ernest Segno when the wagon suddenly hit an obstacle in the road; he was thrown from the wagon. He was rushed to the hospital here but passed away the following day. Funeral services, in charge of Mortician Frank P. Rogan, were held from the South Side Catholic church on Tuesday afternoon, last, interment being in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 25, 1925 Former Resident Died In Los Angeles, Calif. Old timers of this city who remember Miss Ann Jane Rankin, who resided here prior to her marriage to Clark E. Dodge in 1894, will be interested in the following item: “Mrs. Ann Jane Rankin Dodge, widow of Clark E. Dodge, mining engineer and attorney, who died here (Los Angeles) last February, succumbed last Thursday night at her home following a two-day illness. “Mrs. Dodge was a resident of the inter-mountain region for a number of years, living at Rock Springs, Wyo., Salt Lake City, Utah, Idaho Falls, and Boise, Idaho. Burial will be Monday (Sept. 21) in Hollywood cemetery, beside her husband. Surviving her are one daughter, Gladys Ann Dodge, and two sons, Jesse Knight Dodge and Clark Rankin Dodge, the latter of the Los Angeles Times, and a brother, Samuel S. Rankin, Los Angeles real estate man.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 25, 1925 Benjamin Ledbeatter Died In Salt Lake City Benjamin Ledbeatter, resident of Rock Springs for the past 40 years, died in a Salt Lake City hospital Monday. His body was brought here Tuesday evening where funeral services were held yesterday. Mr. Ledbeatter had been in failing health for the past year but it was not until two months ago that he was compelled to give up active work and seek medical aid. For many years he worked as a miner in the mines in and around Rock Springs but at the time he was overtaken with his last illness he was employed by the Rock Springs National Bank as night watchman. Deceased was born in England in 1859 and came to this country with his parents when a small boy. For a number of years he lived in Illinois after which he came to Rock Springs where he has lived since continuously. Mrs. Ledbeatter passed away in this city six years ago. One daughter, Mrs. William Griffiths Jr., survives. Funeral Services Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the William Griffiths Jr., home, 206 Thomas Street, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary. J.B. Young of the L.D.S. Church officiated. The ritualistic burial service of the Loyal Order of Moose, of which Mr. Ledbeatter was a member, was used at the graveside. Pallbearers were Dave Jones Sr., William Morrow Sr., James Lafferty, George Catholic, Charles Hopp and William Crookston. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 25, 1925 Untimely Passing Of Pioneer Frontiersman Harry P. Williams, Well known in Western Country, Passed Away Last Week Harry Williams, aged frontiersman and associate of some of the early day men, such as Jim Bridger, who figured prominently in the infancy of Wyoming statehood, died in this city late on Thursday of last week. In the death of this “man of the plains” the fast diminishing Old West, the continuity of which will soon only be preserved in the historical records of Wyoming and adjacent states, reached a well nigh passing degree. Harry Williams made his entry into this western country directly after the close of the Civil War. He came in the days of the Overland stage and the Pony Express and in his declining years one of his chief delights was the retelling of early day experiences in which he figured sometimes as trapper and scout and later as a cowboy and rancher. In his early life it was his habit of traveling by ox team, snowshoe or on foot the trails that have now become many of our public roads and highways. On many occasions he attended the then great rendezvous when Indian trappers and fur traders met for barter. All these designations, of an earlier civilization, he saw pass and supplemented with present day customs as the easterner came. He was born in England more than three-quarters of a century ago and came to the United States when but a mere lad. He enlisted with the Union Army during the Civil War. Funeral Services Funeral services, in charge of the Ace Mortuary, were held last Saturday afternoon at two thirty o’clock from the Church of the Holy Communion. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, in the eulogy touched upon the patriotism of the man as evidenced in answering the call of his country and his pioneer exploits and foremost his God-fearing qualities in the part he played in the building of this western country. The services were attended by many of the older residents and pioneers of the community. Pallbearers were A. Kendall, W.H. Goettsche, William Griffiths, D.G. Thomas, Dave Jones and Mayor P.C. Bunning. Interment occurred in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 25, 1925 MRS. WILLIAM HODGES DIES IN MICHIGAN Word was received this week from Seymour Hodges of Jackson, Michigan stating that his mother, Mrs. Wm. Hodges had passed away on September 16th after a long illness. This will be sad news to the many friends of Mrs. Hodges in Green River, where she resided for many years, and was loved and respected for her many priceless attributes. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1925 Biography of the Late Mrs. Robert Cox Mrs. Mary Cox, beloved wife of Robert Cox (an employe of The Union Pacific Coal Company for a period of forty-four years), was born at Oldham, Lancashire, England, on July 11th, 1856, being in her 69th year. She left her native land with her husband, Benjamin Buckley, and two small sons in the year 1887, settling at the old mining camp of Carbon in the same year, where they lived until the town was abandoned. After a residence of two years in Montana they returned to Hanna, Mr. Buckley working as a miner until his death. In March, 1912, Mrs. Buckley was united in marriage to Robert Cox, from which union no children were born. During the year 1922 Mrs. Cox began to fail in health, and for two years was practically an invalid, death relieving her from her suffering on August 27th, 1925. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at Hanna on Saturday, August 29th, her remains laid to rest in the Carbon Cemetery. Mrs. Cox was a kind, generous, and lovable woman, and the love and esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings and the large concourse of friends that attended the funeral ceremonies. Deceased left to mourn her loss her husband, Robert Cox, and one son, James Buckley, Editor of the Wyoming Labor Journal, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and a great host of warm friends. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1925 William Price, Old Timer of Rock Springs, Gone By George B. Pryde Many heard with sincere regret that Wm. Price, an old-time employe of The Union Pacific Coal Company, had died very suddenly at his home in Brooks Addition, Rock Springs, on September 16th, the immediate cause of death being apoplexy. Mr. Price was a Welshman, from the little country which has given us many of our best miners. He came to this country in the early 80’s, settled in Montanan, then came to Rock Springs in 1883, and has resided here almost continuously since that time. He had the distinction of having been employed by The Union Pacific Coal Company for forty-two years and, with twenty other, was presented with a special forty year service button by Mrs. Eugene McAuliffe at the organization meeting fo the Old Timers Association in Rock Springs on June 13th of the present year, and needless to say he was very proud of this distinction. Mr. Price had worked the day previous to his death and was apparently in very good health when he quit work. Later in the evening he complained of an illness which developed rapidly and terminated the following evening. During recent months the Price family has suffered several bereavements. Nine months ago the oldest son died very suddenly after an operation for appendicitis, and a short time later a brother of Mrs. Price met death in a coal mine in Colorado. A week ago, a young grandchild met a tragic death in Rock Springs, and no doubt these occurrences hastened Mr. Price’s death. The Union Pacific Coal Company’s officials regret the passing of a capable and faithful employe, and the whole Union Pacific Coal Company family joins in extending sincere sympathy to Mrs. Price and the remaining members of the family, one daughter being the wife of Mr. Thomas Foster, Mine Superintendent at Winton. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1925 Superior “Sonny Boy,” the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Caine, was laid to rest in the Superior cemetery on Sunday afternoon, August 30th. The funeral was attended by many friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Caine have the sympathy of the community. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 2, 1925 Death of Former Resident’s Husband Rock Springs relatives of Mrs. L.B. Toon of Deer Trail, Colo., who was formerly Miss Agnes Ramsay of this city, were advised last Saturday of the death of her husband, Dr. Toon. Immediately Mrs. Bessie Ramsay, mother of Mrs. Toon, Mrs. Charles OUtsen and S.F. Ramsay, a brother and a sister, left for Deer Trail. Dr. Toon’s death was sudden, apoplexy being the cause. He was 53 years of age and a native of Kentucky. He was a member of the Masonic lodge holding his membership in Dow City, Iowa. He had practiced medicine extensively both in Iowa and Colorado. Besides his wife he leaves three children and one sister, who attended the funeral services held in Denver Wednesday. Interment was in Fairmont cemetery, Denver. Dr. Toon had at different times visited his wife’s relatives in Rock Springs and at one time practiced his profession for a short time in nearby coal camps. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 2, 1925 Harry Clark Jr., Died Wednesday Untimely Passing of Young Man; Funeral Services Next Sunday Afternoon Harry D. Clark Jr., died at 8:40 Wednesday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Clark, 400 Bridger Avenue. Stricken several months ago, the last two of which he at times became critical, he lingered, suffering from leakage of the heart. During this time absent members of his family were summoned to his bedside but each time he rallied although continuing to gradually grow weaker. Since early boyhood he was a victim of poor health, due to which fact he was unable to complete his high school work in the Rock Springs high school which he entered after finishing the grade word ten years ago. Five years ago he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company in their offices here as a daily cost clerk and in this employment he continued up until he was overtaken with his last illness during the summer. Was Native Son Harry D. Clark Jr., son of Mrs. and Mrs. Harry D. Clark, was born in Spring Valley, Wyoming, 24 years ago. At an early age he moved with his parents to Cumberland and later to Hanna and Kemmerer. In the latter city he obtained much of his elementary education, coming with his parents to Rock Springs ten years ago where he has since resided. On July 7, 1922 he married Miss Jennie Hakkila, a Rock Springs girl, who, with their little daughter, Ruth Anne, remain. He also is survived by one sister who resides in this city and one brother, Dyer Clark, of Salt Lake City. Funeral Sunday Funeral arrangements, which were pending until late last evening due to the arrival of Dyer Clark, who at the time of his brother’s death was in Idaho on business, and Mrs. Florence Gildersleeve of Denver, sister of Mr. Clark Sr., have now been completed. Services will be held from the Clark home, 400 Bridger Avenue, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, of which Harry Clark Jr., was a communicant, will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 2, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT Funeral services for Fannie, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Becakis of Superior, were held from the Sprowell Mortuary yesterday afternoon, Rev. J.V. Tkoch of the Eastern Orthodox Church officiating. Interment occurred in the city cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 2, 1925 MANILA NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Potter and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nelson, left Wednesday for Vernal to attend the funeral of Sarah Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Nelson, former residents of Manila. Sarah died of diphtheria. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 9, 1925 Pioneer Resident Answers Last Call Ben Morgan, Camp Ground Tender, And Prominent in Labor Circles, Passed Away Ben Morgan, resident of Rock Springs practically his entire life of 43 years, died early yesterday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fannie Morgan, 204 Pilot Butte Avenue, here. For the past two or three years he had been in very poor health but it was only during the past week that his illness became serious and confined him to his home. At the time of his death he was employed by the city as camp ground tender but prior to that time worked in the mines in and around Rock Springs, at one time acting as foreman of the mine at Dines. He was active in local Union circles. Mr. Morgan was born in Nanticoke, Pa., and came with his parents to Rock Springs at the age of five years. His father, William Morgan, and two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Joynson and Mrs. William Lane, preceded him in death. Besides his mother he leaves three brothers, Thomas, Samuel and Harry, all of this city. One son, Glen, sixteen years of age, resides in Iowa. Funeral Services Funeral services are to be held from the home, 204 Pilot Butte Avenue, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and Rev. E.L. Anderson, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 9, 1925 WITH MOTHER DURING HER FATAL ILLNESS J.A. Renie returned to Rock Springs last Saturday from Roundup, Mont., where he had been called owing to the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. J.J. Renie, who passed away two days after his arrival. Funeral services were largely attended, which showed the esteem in which deceased was held, were held at Roundup. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 9, 1925 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held Wednesday afternoon from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Anton Shiffrer officiating, for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Miklanica of 428 Eighth Street. The child passed away Tuesday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 9, 1925 FORMER RESIDENT DEAD Funeral services for Nick Amazes, Greek, who died in Evanston late last week, were held last Sunday from the Eastern Orthodox church in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary. Rev. J.V. Tkoch officiated. Deceased formerly lived at Dines. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 9, 1925 James Kay Goes To Final Reward Prominent Pioneer Resident of Rock Springs Suddenly Stricken; Funeral Sunday Friends of James Kay, old time resident of this city, were immeasurably shocked yesterday upon learning of his death, which occurred yesterday morning at his home here. It was generally known that he was a sufferer from asthma but the attack of the malady which overtook him on Thursday of last week was not at any time considered extremely serious. Yesterday morning he was up and around his home, walking about the house five minutes previous to the fatal attack which came shortly after ten o’clock. With him at the time of his death were all members of his family excepting one son, James. One daughter, Mrs. James Hamilton, of Oakland, Calif., arrived here three weeks ago to visit her parents and was in the home at the time. Mr. Kay was a stone cutter by trade. He assisted in the erection of many of the public buildings in this city including the Wyoming General hospital, the Junior High School and the city hall. Was Native of Scotland He was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1860 and came to Rock Springs in 1891. For a number of years, from 1909 to 1922 he resided in Ogden, Utah but always maintained his home in this city. Besides his wife he leaves four children, Mrs. James Hamilton of Oakland, Calif., Miss Jeanette, and James and John Kay of Rock Springs. Mrs. Kay is a sister of J.B. Young of this city. Funeral Sunday Arrangements have been completed for the holding of the funeral Sunday afternoon at three o’clock from the L.D.S. church, of which church Mr. Kay was an active member. The Sprowell Mortuary will be in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 16, 1925 Another Pioneer Answers Last Call George Chilton, Prominent Sweetwater County Sheepman, Died Sunday Morning The death on Sunday morning last, of George Chilton, which occurred at his home on South Front Street, marks the passing of a resident of Rock Springs since 1881, four years before the Chinese riot, the epoch marking event of the city's early life. Mr. Chilton, although not in the best of health, retired on Saturday evening after conversing with members of his family as was his usual custom. On Sunday morning he did not appear and upon investigation it was learned that he had passed away during the early morning hours. Mr. Chilton in the early days entered the sheep business in Sweetwater county, continuing in this industry until his death. He with his family lived in this community almost from its beginning, making their home here and giving of their energy to the community in building of their home. During the gold rush to Alaska in the nineties he joined the "rush to the Klondyke" but remained there but a year and a half when he returned to Rock Springs, saying upon his return that he had come back to remain here as long as he lived. Was Native Of England George Chilton was born in Shropshire, England, 68 years ago the 25th of March last. In 1880 he came to the United States coming to what was then the territory of Wyoming settling at Almy, near Evanston. The following year he came to Rock Springs. Before leaving the land of his birth he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Barrus, in 1879, at Unstone, Derbyshire. To this union ten children were born, five of whom with the mother remain. The five who have passed away were all children at the time of their deaths with the exception of a son, Bert, who passed away in early manhood in 1923, in this city. Those who survive are Alice, William, Rose, Eliza and Georgia, all of whom live in Rock Springs. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services, largely attended, were held on Wednesday afternoon first from the home on South Front Street followed immediately by public services from the Congregational Church, Rev. E. L. Anderson officiating. A quartette composed of Charles Crofts, Mrs. Warren Bailey, Mrs. Mary Morris and William Ace, sang "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God To Thee." Mr. Crofts sang the "Holy City" by request of the family. Pallbearers were Warren Bailey, William Iredale, William Zoller, Charles Warren, Clarence Baker and Harry Bettison. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 16, 1925 Mrs. Sarah Clegg Died Monday Last In the death of Mrs. Sarah Clegg, who passed away at her home, 155 Elk Street, this city, early Monday morning, Rock Springs loses another of its early pioneers. Mrs. Clegg came here in 1870 when there was but a mere settlement where Rock Springs and Blairtown now stands. Death occurred after an illness extending over a period of one year. She was born in England Dec. 9, 1845. In 1869 she came to the United States, settling first in Indiana and coming the next year to Rock Springs. She was accompanied here by Mr. Clegg who preceded her in death 17 years ago. She leaves one son, Arthur Clegg, of Rock Springs, and two daughters, Mrs. Emma Webster of Fish Haven, Idaho, and Mrs. John Ross of Delta, Iowa, all of whom were with her at the time of her death. Funeral Services Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary from the Church of the Holy Communion, attended by many old time friends and acquaintances. The Episcopal service for the dead was read and the funeral sermon delivered by Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector. The choir of the church sang beautiful selections. Pallbearers were Dave Jones, David Thomas, William Morrow, Mose Harvey, Jerry Murphy and Charles Williams. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 16, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT Little Virginia Alice, two day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Killburn of Dines, died on Wednesday and the body was shipped from the Sprowell Mortuary that evening to Melbourne, Wyo., the former home of the parents for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 16, 1925 PASSING AWAY OF OLD R. S. RESIDENT Harry Fox, resident of Rock Springs for at least the past 25 years, died Monday at the Wyoming General hospital. For several years he was unable to work and during the past year was confined to the county ward adjoining the hospital. To the older residents he will be remembered as a familiar figure often seen on the streets of the city. He was born in Ireland. After coming to this city he took up the carpenter's trade and became an expert in that line. He was buried Wednesday from the Ace Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 16, 1925 DEATH OF FRANK PLEMEL'S MOTHER Frank Plemel of the Rock Springs National Bank, received the report the early part of the week of the death of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Plemel, who died at her home in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mrs. Plemel died at the age of 87 years and had been ill but one week prior to her death. Mr. Plemel and his family visited his mother at the old home a little more than a year ago and did not again make the trip at this time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 23, 1925 Passing Of Another Old County Resident John Quinn, better known in this community as Jack Quinn, a resident of Rock Springs for the last 35 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday following a week of illness during which time he was confined to the local institution. Mr. Quinn was born in Ireland 53 years ago. Soon after coming to Rock Springs he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company as a miner but for several years past has been engaged in buying and selling of horses. He was preceded in death by his wife who died in this city several years ago. An uncle, Ed Keehan, resides in Superior. The body is in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of a brother, Hugh Quinn, who will arrive today from Cleveland, Ohio. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 23, 1925 JOHN RILEY DEAD John Riley, who has been in Rock Springs for the past year, during a part of which time he was in the employ of William Lurch, died here suddenly last evening. Death was due to heart trouble and he had been suffering from its effects for only the past week. Final arrangements are being postponed until friends here are able to get into communication with his relatives. The remains are at the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 23, 1925 POWELL GIRL DIED The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Powell passed away at the Powell home, 525 Center Street, late yesterday afternoon. The remains are at the Sprowell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two p.m. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 23, 1925 Old Resident of Reliance Passes On Lewis E. Balm, 81 years of age, passed peacefully away at his home in Reliance this morning, following an extended illness. Mr. Balm was one of the old pioneers of that section, and the news of his death will come as a shock to many friends. The remains are at the Sprowell Mortuary, pending funeral arrangements. --- Green River Star, Oct 23, 1925 MANILA NOTES George C. Rasmussen left Saturday for the East, where he was called because of the death of his mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 30, 1925 Funeral Services For Powell Daughter Here Funeral services for Edythe, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Powell, who passed away Thursday of last week, were held form the home, 520 Center street, Sunday afternoon last. These services, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, ere largely attended by friends of the family, and there was an abundance of flowers. Rev. S.D. Pyle, minister of the First Baptist Church, officiated and Mrs. W.E. Wood sang two selections, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” and “Asleep in Jesus.” Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 30, 1925 Ptomaine Poisoning Claims a Victim Here Jesus Cepeda, Mexican, who was employed as section hand by the Union Pacific here, died Monday following an attack of ptomaine poisoning. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held at the South Side Roman Catholic church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Anton Shiffrer officiating. A brother arrived from Los Angeles and was present at the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 30, 1925 BAHM SERVICES Funeral services for Lewis E. Bahm, who died last Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Zick, in Reliance, were held Monday from the Sprowell Mortuary. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church delivered the funeral sermon. Many friends and acquaintances of the family in Reliance attended and interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 30, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Contratto, 411 Ninth street, passed away Monday shortly after birth, and was laid at rest that afternoon in St. Joseph’s cemetery, following services at the home in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary and Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 30, 1925 Riley Interment Was in Cheyenne, Wyo. The body of John Riley, who passed away here late last Thursday evening, was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary Monday evening to Cheyenne for interment. A sister, Mrs. G.L. Wales, of Cheyenne, arrived here shortly after his death and accompanied the remains to her home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 30, 1925 High School Lad Pneumonia Victim Frank Shuster, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shuster who reside on No. 1 Hill, died yesterday afternoon at the Wyoming General Hospital here, the victim of pneumonia. Frank was a junior in the Rock Springs High. On Thursday of last week he was taken ill with influenza which this week developed into the fatal malady. Funeral services will be held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. --- Green River Star, Oct 30, 1925 MRS. LESTER FOGEL DIED SUDDENLY LAST MONDAY DEATH WAS UNEXPECTED The many friends of Mrs. Lester Fogel, were shocked when on last Tuesday evening, the news was heralded about town that she had passed away at 8:30 o’clock at her home in this city, as only a few days before she had been seen by friends on our street. Her death was caused as the result of an operation for appendicitis six weeks ago, and up until Monday noon was thought to be recovering from the operation nicely. A littler after noon Monday her condition turned for the worse, and while everything possible was done to save her life, she quietly passed away on Tuesday evening as stated above. Mathilda Carolina Mueller was born January 30th, 1887 in St. Louis, Mo., and came to Green River with her parents at the age of three years, where she spent her girlhood days; was married to Lester Fogel in this city January 30th, 1907, and four children were the result of this union, one son passing away when at the age of two years. The children surviving the mother are: Mathilda aged 16, Lester aged 13 and Louise aged 11, who with their father were with her at the time of her demise. She was the daughter of Mrs. Susana Mueller of this city, and has three sisters and two brothers, who are also left to mourn her departure from this life, Mrs. John McNamara of Kemmerer, Mrs. Chas. Hammond and Mrs. Edward Singent of this city, Joseph Mueller of Peru, Illinois, and Stephen Mueller of Moline, Illinois. The deceased was a devoted wife, loving mother and staunch friends, and her passing will be felt by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral services will be held form the local Catholic church this afternoon (Friday) at 2:30 o’clock, Father H. Schillnger in charge. This publication joins with the host of friends in extending heartfelt sympathy to the heartbroken husband, children, mother, sisters and brothers in their hour of sorrow. --- Green River Star, Oct 30, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mueller arrived Thursday night from Peru, Illinois, called here by the death of Mr. Mueller’s sister, Mrs. Lester Fogel. --- Green River Star, Oct 30, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Evers motored down from Kemmerer Wednesday, called here by the sudden death of Mrs. Lester Fogel. --- Green River Star, Oct 30, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. John McNamara and family of Kemmerer arrived Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. McNamara’s sister, Mrs. Lester Fogel. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Rock Springs Mrs. Chas. Outsen has returned from Deertrail, Colo., where she was called by the death of her brother-in-law, Dr. Louis Toon. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Rock Springs The many friends of Harry Clark Jr., regret to learn of his death which occurred on September 30th after an illness of several months. He was employed in the mine office for the past five years. He is survived by a wife and one daughter, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Clark, one sister, Mrs. Ted Jacobs and one brother, Dyer Clark. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their great loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Hanna The untimely death of Charles Wist, which occurred at the Hanna Hospital on September 23rd, following an operation for appendicitis a few days previous cast a glom over the entire community. Mr. Wist had been in the employ of the Workingmen’s Mercantile Company for a number of years, and was held in high esteem by his employers and fellow workers. Services were held at the Finnish Hall on Sunday, September 27th, Rev. S.L. Morgan of the Episcopal Church officiating. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Hanna Mrs. August Gephart, beloved wife of Henry Gephart, departed this life on Tuesday, September 29th, at her home in Longmont, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Gephart met and married at Carbon, then they moved to Hanna at the time Carbon was abandoned, and after residing in Hanna for a time decided to make their home in Colorado. Mrs. Gephart was a sister of Martin Stebner, who was also a resident of Carbon and Hanna for a number of years, and besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Thomas of La Junta and Earnest of Denver, and nieces, Mrs. O.G. Harrer, Mrs. J.R. Mann, and nephews, Adolph, Max and Fritz Stebner. Funeral services were held at the Probs Funeral home at Longmont, Colorado, on October 8th, the Rev. Dum of the German Lutheran Church officiating. Those attended the funeral from Hanna were Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Mann and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Stebner. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Reliance Thos. Morgan was called to Rock Springs by the death of a brother October 7th. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Another Old Timer Passes By Geo. B. Pryde In the death of Benjamin Leadbetter, which occurred at Salt Lake City on September 21st, another of the old employes has passed, and Rock Springs ahs lost one of its oldest citizens. Mr. Leadbetter was born in England in 1858 and came to Rock Springs fifty years ago, when but 17 years of age. He knew this community when it was a typical frontier village and saw it grow into a modern city. He endured many of the hardships of the early pioneers but lived to participate in many of our modern conveniences, having by his frugality accumulated a fair share of the world’s goods. He started work as a driver in No. 3 Mine in 1875, being transferred to No. 1 Mine in 1880. Returned to No. 3 Mine for a short time and in 1882 was again transferred to No. 1 Mine, where he worked continuously as driver, boss driver and assistant foreman, until this mine was closed down in 1910. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1925 Old Timer Theodore P. Henkell Passes Away Word was received, just as we were going to press, of the passing of Old Timer Theodore P. Henkell of St. Anthony Hospital, Denver, where Mr. Henkell was taken after being wounded at his home by the accidental discharge of a revolver, October 13th, which resulted in his death October 24th. Mr. Henkell was the father of Mr. Arthur Henkell, General Master Mechanic, and Mrs. S.D. Briggs of Hanna. He was 83 years old and was retired on pension two years ago, going to Denver to live. He had to his credit a record of 55 years service with the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the Union Pacific Coal Company, commencing work in 1868 in the Bridge and Building Department of the Railroad. Mr. Henkell was enthusiastic about the Old Timers’ Association, and although he was unable to be present at the meeting last summer, he had planned to be in attendance next year. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 6, 1925 Mystery Woman Died at Hospital Mrs. Jennie Ogden died at the Wyoming General hospital here early Monday morning last, after suffering for a week following a paralytic stroke, which occurred at her place of habitation on North Front street. Mrs. Ogden came to Rock Springs three years ago from Colorado. During this time she has resided the life of a recluse. To the few neighbors with whom she became slightly acquainted, she revealed nothing of her former life, and no name of a near relative was known until after she became ill, when, upon investigation, the name of a person living in Iowa was found. Through this person a son was located, who came here at once. This son, George Ogden, for the past three years has been unable to locate his mother, although efforts were made both by himself and an uncle, a brother of his mother, and with whom she made her home prior to her disappearance. This brother, who resides in Colorado, was also notified of Mrs. Ogden’s death and came immediately to Rock Springs. Upon investigation of Mrs. Ogden’s personal belongings it was disclosed that she was a person of moderate means, which would have enabled her to live differently had she wished. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon at the Ace mortuary, and Mrs. Ogden will be laid at rest here, where she spent the last three years of her life. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 6, 1925 MET DEATH IN AUTO ACCIDENT Guy Moffitt Instantly Killed When Car Overturns News of the accidental death of Guy Moffitt, 23, which occurred on the Lincoln Highway 23 miles west of Rawlins late Wednesday night, was received in Rock Springs early Thursday morning. Moffitt, in company with John Kiviaho, also of this city, had started towards Rawlins in a Dodge roadster late Wednesday afternoon. As they neared a point about a mile west of the east boundary line of Sweetwater county, the car skidded and turned over, pinning Moffitt underneath, death, it is believed, resulting instantly. Kiviaho, who was driving the car, was thrown a considerable distance from the car and was temporarily stunned. Passing motorists notified the Rawlins authorities, who repaired to the scene, and recovered the body. The body was taken to Rawlins, and will arrive this morning in Rock Springs for interment. Kiviaho received only minor injuries in the accident, but was so wrought up over the accident that he was unable to give a coherent account of what had transpired for several hours. The unfortunate accident occurred seven months to the very day after a similar accident had snuffed out the life of the young man’s mother, Mrs. C.E. Moffitt, who met death on the Green River road when the car in which she was riding catapulted over the bank. Guy Moffitt was born and reared in Rock Springs, and he attended the Rock Springs public schools. At the time of his death he was assisting his father, C.E. Moffitt, who is scale inspector for the Union Pacific Coal company. He is survived by his father, two brothers and two sisters, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. Funeral services, charge of the Ace Mortuary, will be held from the residence on West Flat on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 6, 1925 Death Follows Long Illness On Sunday John Gancler, resident of this city for several years, passed away Sunday evening following an illness of many weeks duration. He died at the home of a niece, Mrs. Rosie Gancler, on Elk Street. Mr. Gancler had a wide circle of friends here where he worked for many years in the mines, however, at the time of his fatal illness he had retired. He was born in Germany 69 years ago. His wife preceded him in death nearly 23 years ago. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held from the South Side Catholic Church, Rev. Anton Schiffrer, officiating, at ten o’clock Wednesday morning. Interment was in St. Joseph’s. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 6, 1925 IKOLA SERVICES Funeral services for Tomi Ikola were held Wednesday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. Ikola had lived here for the past several years where he was employed in the mines. He was 63 years of age and is survived by one brother who lives at Hanna. He died Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 6, 1925 Broken Back Is Fatal to Ravlish John Ravlish, aged 31, died this morning in the Wyoming General hospital here. Death terminated nearly a year of illness during which time he was confined, continuously, to the hospital. On Thanksgiving Day, 1924, he was the victim of an automobile accident in which he sustained a broken back. During the intervening time little hope owing to the seriousness and extent of his injuries, was held. Deceased was a Croatian by birth. He has lived in Rock Springs for several years. While here he was employed in the Union Pacific Coal company’s mine. He leaves a wife and two small children. Early this morning funeral arrangements were not completed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 6, 1925 MATT MUIR JR. DIED IN EVANSTON Death Follows Illness of Many Months Duration Following a lingering illness of many months duration Matt Muir, of this city, died early this morning in Evanston. While the report of his death was received with a distinct shock by friends of the Muir family here this morning yet the end was not unexpected. Matt Muir was the son of Mrs. Matt Muir of 310 Walnut Street, his father preceded him in death but a few months. The Muir family is one of the pioneer families of Rock Springs, the father being prominent in mining circles for many years prior to his death. Matt Muir, junior, as he was generally known, was 30 years old. He was born in Rock Springs and continued to live here. For several years he was associated with his father in the mining business and later went into the contracting business with his brother, John Muir. He was married, his wife and their two children making their home with Mrs. Muir’s parents in Laramie during his last illness. Besides the wife and two children, Robert and Bethel, his mother, three sisters, Mrs. William Reed of Megeath, Mrs. Art Rozene of Kendall, Wyo., and Chrisse, of this city and two brothers, Pete and John, both of Rock Springs, survive him. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements were pending the arrival of the body from Evanston. Interment will be in Mountain View beside his [line missing]. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 MRS. LESTER FOGEL LAID TO REST FRIDAY Last Friday afternoon at the hour of 2:30 o’clock the last sad rites were said over the remains of Mrs. Lester Fogel, the funeral being held from the local Catholic church, Father Schillinger paid the deceased a beautiful tribute. The funeral cortege was large, and the floral offerings numerous and beautiful. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We wish through the columns of the Star to express our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. We also appreciated the beautiful floral offerings. Lester Fogel, Children and Relatives. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Word reached here Wednesday that Guy Moffet had been killed in an auto accident near Rawlins Tuesday evening. This is indeed sad as only seven month ago to the day, his mother lost her life in an auto accident on the Rock Springs road. The family have the sympathy of all. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Word was received today that Bernard Riley, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riley, of California had passed away at the home of his parents of diphtheria. This community extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smerker of Sublet, returned Saturday after attending the funeral of Mrs. Fogel. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Perry and Cleave returned Sunday from Ogden. Mrs. Van Cleave is a sister of Lester Fogel. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Mrs. H. Lyons, Frank Fogel and Russel Fogel of Ogden were called here last week owing to the death of Mrs. Lester Fogel. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. John McNamara and family returned to their home in Kemmerer the first of the week, after attending the funeral of Mrs. Fogel. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mueller left Monday night for their home in Peru, Illinois, being called here to attend the funeral of Mr. Mueller’s sister. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 Mrs. Karl Spinner, Mrs. S. Jones, Mrs. M. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Angelo of Kemmerer were here Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lester Fogel. --- Green River Star, Nov 6, 1925 BURNT FORK Harry Hudson, the postmaster at Burntfork, last Saturday received news from California that his father passed away on Tuesday of the preceding week. The news was somewhat delayed and was quite a shock although he expected the same at any time. Mr. Hudson has been suffering for over two years with a nervous disease and had been failing fast lately. The community extends their sincere sympathy to those left to sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 13, 1925 NORTH COUNTRY CLAIMS ANOTHER Frank Poston Frozen To Death Tuesday Last Near Ranch The snow bound country north of Eden claimed its second victim within a year last Tuesday night, when Frank Poston, prominent Sweetwater county stockman and rancher, was frozen to death while making his way on foot for his ranch home. His body was not recovered until 2:30 a.m. yesterday morning, when a searching party composed of A.L. McCurtain, Alfred Holmes and Mr. Dewey, and Eden rancher, came across it about two miles from the Poston ranch on Big Sandy. Mr. Poston left Rock Springs on Tuesday, shortly after lunch, driving a truck loaded with feed for the stock. At about four o’clock he stopped at the Dewey ranch, 28 miles from his ranch, and a short distance above Eden. A few miles from the Dewey ranch, and while going up a steep grade, the big truck skidded, ran into the ditch along side the road, and turned completely over. Mr. Poston extricated himself from the wreck, and started, cross-country, toward his ranch. His footprints in the snow reveal that he walked for about seven miles in a straight line; then his path became a zig-zag one, until the place where his body was finally recovered, when he walked around in a circle for a short while. It is believed that he was suffering from injuries received in the wreck, and probably fell in a faint, and froze to death before he could recover. When his body was recovered, it was found that both of his wrists had been bruised, but it is believed that he was not hurt internally. On the following day it was learned that Mr. Poston had not arrived at his destination, and a searching party was formed and left for the scene. At the Dewey ranch the party was joined by Mr. Dewey, and the party came upon the wrecked car early Thursday morning. It was not difficult to trace Poston’s path to the place where the body was recovered, owing to the depth of the snow. Frank Poston was born in Iowa 52 years ago. He came to Wyoming in 1900, following his brother, Lon, who had arrived here in 1889. Immediately upon his arrival he accepted a position with Abner Luman of the Pinedale country, who, at that time, was running both sheep and cattle outfits. Within a few years Mr. Luman and the two Poston brothers had organized a stock company, which they continued to operate until about 1916, when Lon purchased the interests of his brother, Frank, in the outfits. Two years later, Frank purchased the entire outfit from Lon Poston, and has continued to operate it until his untimely death on Tuesday. Following the sale of the outfit, Lon Poston went to Lander, where he engaged in the sheep business. Poston was married in 1915 to Miss Jean Robertson of this city. His widow and four children, Frank, Mary Jo, Polly Lou, and a young baby, survive him. His brother Lon, his mother and two sisters, also survive. The body is at the Ace Mortuary, funeral arrangements having not yet been completed. Less than a year ago John Asiala, young Rock Springs man, met death in a similar manner in the same section of the country. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 13, 1925 Three Funerals In City Last Sunday Three funerals were held in Rock Springs last Sunday. All were of well known residents, John Ravlish, Matt Muir and Guy Moffitt. The Ravlish services were held at the South Side Roman Catholic church, Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating, at three o’clock. These were largely attended. At the grave the National Croatian Benevolent association, of which deceased was an active member, held ritualistic services. The Muir funeral was held at the Muir home, 310 Walnut street, in the afternoon. The B.P.O. Elks No. 124, Rock Springs, officiated, with Rev. C.L. Anderson of the Congregational Church, offering prayer. The funeral of Guy Moffitt, who was instantly killed in automobile accident on Wednesday of last week between this city and Rawlins, was held at the home of his father, C.E. Moffitt, on Sherman Street. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 13, 1925 HEART TROUBLE CAUSE OF DEATH John Schlacter, Jr., Well Known Youth, Found Dead in Bed John Schlacter, aged 24 years, was found dead in bed at the Fountain rooming house on South Front Street yesterday afternoon, death being due to heart trouble, the direct cause believed to have been an overdose of a preparation the young man had been taking for relief from rheumatism. He had been in ill health for several weeks. The report of the death of the young man proved a shock to the hundreds of friends of the family, who are pioneers of this city, the young man having been born and raised in Rock Springs. Deceased came down town at noon Wednesday and went into the Fountain, where he engaged a room, telling the clerk he didn’t feel well, and thought he would go upstairs and sleep a few hours, the get up and eat and go to work. At mid-afternoon the maid reported a man in the room, and she was told not to bother him. It was not until 1:30 yesterday, 25 hours late, that the room was disturbed, the maid going to the room again. Reporting Schlacter’s presence, the proprietor, Joe Vit, investigated, finding the young man cold in death, indications being that he had passed away many hours before. Mr. Vit at once reported the matter to Coroner Rogan, who with a physician conducted an investigation. A partly filled bottle of a strong heart stimulant, which deceased had been using of late for rheumatic affliction, by the beside told the unhappy story. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schlacter, Sr., highly respected pioneer citizens of Rock Springs. He was born in this city, and attended the public schools until war was declared upon Germany, when he was one of the first of the many ???? patriotic youths who volunteered, he was soon sent overseas, where he saw ????? service for nearly two years. It was only recently that he was married to Miss Doris Noble. His last employment was with the city street department, as a tractor operator. Besides his widow and parents he is survived by two sisters and one brother, Joe Schlacter, with the airmail service at Salt Wells, and Misses Olga and Viola, of this city, all of whom have the deepest sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement. Funeral services were held at the home of deceased’s parents this morning at 11 o’clock, and interment was beside his sister, who passed away in this city about two years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 13, 1925 MAN WHO CAPTURED A NOTORIOUS BANDIT IS KILLED BY AUTO George Bacus, a rancher who gained fame several years ago by capturing William L. (“Bill”) Carlisle, notorious Union Pacific train robber, died Sunday afternoon from injuries suffered Friday when he was struck by an automobile driven by Howard Baillie and Frank Cook, fish hatchery employees near Laramie. Bacus was driving a load of hay to town, walking beside the wagon. He leaves a wife and son. Bacus captured Carlisle on the prairie to the north while posses from three counties and railroad agents were trying to locate him. Carlisle had held up and robbed several Union Pacific passenger trains. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. He escaped from the Wyoming penitentiary after serving a short time, but was soon recaptured. --- Green River Star, Nov 13, 1925 MOTHER LAID TO REST LAST SUNDAY On last Sunday afternoon at Brush, Colorado, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe Cooper, mother of townsman W. B. Cooper, was tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery of that place. Mrs. Cooper who had attained the ripe old age of 79 years, passed away at the home of her son F. L. Cooper, at Fort Collins, Colorado, last Thursday. She had been ill for two years. She leaves three grown children, Mrs. Edmonson of Bryers, Colorado, F. L. Cooper of Fort Collins, Colorado, and W. B. Cooper of this city. We join in extending sympathy. --- Green River Star, Nov 13, 1925 FRANK POSTON FOUND DEAD Word was received here this week that Frank Poston was found dead early in the week about two miles from his ranch near Eden. His Dodge truck was found about fourteen miles north of Eden turned over, and he had suffered injuries, and it is believed that he had been injured by the turning over of the truck and was endeavoring to make his home, when he became exhausted and died of results of injuries received. --- Green River Star, Nov 13, 1925 FUNERAL OF GUY MOFFITT HELD LAST SUNDAY Funeral services for Guy Moffitt, age 23, son of C. E. Moffitt, U. P. Coal company scale inspector, were held at the family home Sunday afternoon. The young man was instantly killed on the night of November, when the car in which he and John Kiviaho overturned near Wamsutter while the youths were en route to Hanna, where young Moffitt was employed. He was killed just seven months to the day after his mother was fatally injured in an automobile accident which occurred between Rock Springs and Green River. She died a few hours later. --- Green River Star, Nov 13, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moffitt were called to Rock Springs Friday, to attend the funeral of Guy Moffitt, Mr. Moffitt’s brother. --- Green River Star, Nov 13, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cooper returned Wednesday night from Colorado, where they were called last Thursday owing to the death of Mr. Cooper’s mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 20, 1925 Acute Indigestion Fatal to a Child The shocking report of the sudden death of little Verslin Mary Eberhard, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eberhard of Dines, was received in Rock Springs yesterday. The little girl died about 7 o’clock Wednesday evening at the home of her parents, after an illness of only one hour. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a host of friends. Funeral services will be held today at 2 o’clock, in charge of the Sprowell mortuary, and Rev. Mr. Anderson of the Rock Springs Congregational church will deliver the sermon. --- Green River Star, Nov 20, 1925 MANILA NEWS The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Boren, born November 4, died Friday morning, November 13. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 FORMER RESIDENT DIED IN DENVER WEDNESDAY Friends in this city of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McKinney, former Rock Springs residents, have been advised of the death of Mrs. McKinney which occurred in Denver Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. McKinney lived here for several years, during which time Mr. McKinney was a conductor for the Union Pacific railroad on the Rock Springs-Superior run. Last summer he was transferred to the main line and at that time Mr. and Mrs. McKinney removed to Rawlins, where they were residing at the time of her death. She had been taken to Denver for medical aid. The body has been taken to Omaha, the home of her mother, where interment will be. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 Sad Death Of Rock Springs Resident William Allen passed away last Saturday; is survived by widow and several children; Funeral on Monday Friends of William Allen were shocked on Saturday to learn of his death, which occurred at the family home, 837 Rhode Island Avenue, this city, that morning. Death came after a lingering illness of a year, the last two months of which Mr. Allen had been confined to his home. Kidney trouble was given as the contributing cause of death by the attending physician. Mr. Allen has been a resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years. He had been engaged in the freighting business having been employed at times by Fred Mills and William Gottsche. He is survived by his widow, and seven children, Darold, Lewis, Helen, Ethel, Billy, Margaret and Teddy. The remains were prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary. Funeral services ere held Monday at the L.D.S. church here, Bishop Young officiating. Interment was at Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 Zueck Funeral on Sunday Last, Here Funeral services for Albert Zueck, aged 28 years, of Superior, who died Friday last at Kemmerer, were held here last Sunday from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Morley officiating. The young man, who was a nephew of John Zueck of this city, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Zueck, Superior. He had been working in Diamondville for the past three months. Eight days ago he became ill with pneumonia which resulted in his death. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of Diamondville No. 2336. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 Zueck Funeral Next Sunday; End Came In New York on Monday Funeral services for Mario Zueck, who died last Monday in New York, and whose body was shipped to Rock Springs, will be held here on Sunday afternoon next at two o’clock, according to Mortician Rogan, at whose place the remains are. Services will be held from the South Side Catholic Church, Father Welsh officiating. Zueck, who is a brother of Sam Zueck, well known Rock Springs resident, was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. He resided in Rock Springs several years ago and was well and favorably known here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 Apoplexy Claims A Victim On Thursday Apoplexy was given as the cause of the death of Florina Mezik, 45, whose death occurred in his rooms last Thursday morning. Mezik, well known locally where he has been a miner for several years, resided in bachelor quarters in the rear of the Alex Jelovanan home on Eighth street. His body was found Thursday morning, and an examination revealed that he had come to his death by apoplexy. The remains were prepared for burial at the Rogan mortuary, and funeral services will be held at one o’clock next Sunday from the South Side Catholic church, Father Schiffrer officiating. Interment will be in Rock Springs. So far as is known, Mezik has no relatives living. He is a member of the U.M.W. of A., E-Plane local. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 Fall Of Rock Is Fatal To A Miner Theodore Poupos instantly killed in accident in Blairtown mine today In the first fatal mine accident in the Rock Springs field since last July, Theodore Poupos lost his life today shortly afternoon when caught under a fall of rock in the Blairtown mine. The accident occurred at about 12:30 p.m., shortly after the men had started to work on the afternoon shift. The remains were taken to the Rogan mortuary here. Poupos is survived by a wife and two children, all of whom reside in Greece, deceased’s native land. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Orthodox church, Rev. J.V. Tkoch officiating. Local Union 2516, of which Poupos was a member during his lifetime, will attend the services in a body. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT The body of Erny, the one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Erny Swanson of Superior, was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary on Wednesday to Evanston, the former home of the parents, for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 LEMICH FUNERAL Peter, the five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Lemich of Megeath, died at the Wyoming General hospital here last Saturday morning. Funeral services were held the following day, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, from the Eastern Christian Orthodox Church, Rev. Tkoch officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 27, 1925 ATTENDED COLLINS FUNERAL The Gust Collins family at Hanna, whose four children died Sunday from the effects of something they had eaten, are well known in this city. The funeral, held Wednesday, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Norris, Mrs. Ed Brooks, and Mrs. William Mathews, the latter from Superior. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Theodore P. Henkell Another Old Time Employe and Pioneer Passes On By T.H. Butler As announced in last months’ magazine, the many friends of Theodore P. Henkell, an old time employe of the Union Pacific Railroad and Coal Company, were shocked and grieved to learn that he had been seriously wounded at his home in Denver on October 11th, by the accidental discharge of a revolver, an injury from which , on account of his age, he could not recover. Death relieved him from his sufferings at 8:20 p.m. on October 24th. Funeral services were held from Olingers Mortuary and interment took place in Crown Hill cemetery on Wednesday, October 28th. The beautiful and impressive funeral services of the A.F. and A.M., of which order deceased was an old an honored member, were used at the grave. Theodore P. Henkell was born in Sweden in the year 1844 in the month of May and was in his 82nd year. Coming to America in the year 1868 he located in Omaha, Nebraska, where he found employment with the Bridge and Building Department of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, he being a carpenter by trade. Leaving Omaha and the employ of the Railroad Company he journeyed to Rock Springs and entered the employ of The Union Pacific Coal Company as a miner in the year 1870. Later he was transferred to Carbon. He worked as a carpenter there and in Hanna until the year 1923, at which time he retired and made his home in Denver. Mr. Henkell was a Mason of high degree, an Odd Fellow, a member of the Knights of Pythias, and of the Woodmen of the World. He was a man highly esteemed by all who knew him, was honorable in all business affairs, was of a kind lovable nature, and in his passing we mourn the departure of a wise counselor and a sympathetic friend. To his loved ones we extend our deepest sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Mrs. Sarah Clegg In the death of Mrs. Sarah Clegg on Monday, October 12th, Rock Springs lost one of its pioneer mothers, one of its very earliest residents. Mr. Clegg will be remembered as one of the very earliest miners of the district. He opened up No. 7 Mine. He preceded Mrs. Clegg to the Great Beyond seventeen years ago. Mrs. Clegg was born on December 9th, 1845 in England where she grew to womanhood, coming to America in 1869. She lived to a year at Brazil, Indiana, coming then to Rock Springs where she lived for fifty-two years. She witnessed the coming of the railroad, early development in the city and has contributed her share toward its progress and growth, to the making of a virile civilization. She is survived by one son, Arthur Clegg, who works at No. 2, Rock Springs, and by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Webster and Mrs. John Ross of Delta, Iowa, all of whom were with their mother at the end and to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy in their loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Winton We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Wm. Reid in her sad bereavement, the death of her brother, Matt Muir Jr. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Rock Springs John Ravich, who was injured in an automobile accident Nov. 28, 1924, died at the Wyoming General Hospital, November 6th. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Rock Springs The many friends of John Ganzler were sorry to learn of his death, which occurred on Sunday, November 1st. Mr. Ganzler was an old time employee but has not been able to work for several years on account of an injury he received in the mine. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Rock Springs Matt Muir died at the hospital in Evanston on Friday, November 6th, after an illness of two years. He, before his sickness, had the contract of delivering coal to the Company employees. He is survived by his mother, three sisters and two brothers, his wife and a son and a daughter. Mrs. Muir and children now reside in Laramie. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their great loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Rock Springs The many friends of Guy Moffitt were greatly shocked to learn of his death, which occurred in an automobile accident near Rawlins on Thursday, November 5th. Guy was well known in all the camps, where he assisted his father with the inspection and maintenance of the railroad scales, and he was highly respected by all. He leaves a father, C.E. Moffitt, and two brothers, Howard and Horace, and two sisters, Irene and Harriet. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family in their great loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1925 Reliance Edward Bann, aged 81 years 7 months, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Sisk, October 23rd. Mr. Bann and his wife have been visiting here for several months. The sympathy of the community is extended to his widow and daughters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 4, 1925 DEATH OF AN INFANT Short funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Barker of 330 I street, this city, were held at the Sprowell mortuary Sunday afternoon. The infant passed away shortly after birth Sunday morning. --- Green River Star, Dec 6, 1925 Word was received here this week that H. W. Maxam, father of our former townsman George H. Maxam, who now resides in Laramie, had passed away in Palmyra, Nebraska, last Saturday at the ripe old age of 97 years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 11, 1925 Pioneer Resident Passes To Beyond Mrs. Tronquet Answers Last Call--Resident of Rock Springs For 35 years. Funeral services for Mrs. Leonie Tronquet, resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years, were held Monday morning from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating at Requiem High Mass. Mrs. Tronquet passed away at her home on J Street, this city, last Saturday morning after being ill but three weeks. Death was due to complications of heart and kidney trouble. She was born in France 61 years ago. While in early womanhood she married and shortly after came with her husband to the United States, coming directly to Rock Springs, where the family has ever since lived. Mr. Tronquet was killed here 17 years ago. She leaves two daughters and three sons. They are Mrs. Fred Marler of Colfax, Wash., Miss Fedilia Tronquet, Peter, Theodore and Marcell, of Rock Springs. Interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 11, 1925 Sprowell Officiated Green River Funeral The Sprowell Mortuary of this city was called to Green River this week in charge of the death of Mrs. Christina Christensen, resident of that city. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the home of deceased’s daughter, Mrs. Hoover. Mrs. Christensen died Monday morning and was 76 years of age. --- Green River Star, Dec 11, 1925 WELL KNOWN WOMAN DIED HERE MONDAY On last Monday evening at 7 o’clock, Mrs. Christine Christensen, one of the best known residents of Green River, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Bedient, after an illness of over four months’ duration. The end came peacefully to this much beloved lady, who for almost twenty years has been a resident of this city, and her many acts of kindness to others in the hour of need and sickness, will long live in the memory of all who knew her best. Christine Christensen was born in Denmark June 15, 1850, where she was wed in early girlhood, her husband passing away before she left Denmark. She came to America in 1882, locating at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Came to Green River June 5th, 1906, and has since made Green River her home. One daughter survives this splendid woman, Mrs. C. H. Bedient of this city, who enjoys the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends, in the loss of her devoted mother. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home of her daughter, an impressive service being conducted by Rev. Rufus Whitaker of the Congregational church, and the mortal remains tenderly laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. The Star joins in extending the bereaved daughter and family our heartfelt sympathy. --- Green River Star, Dec 11, 1925 CARD OF THANKS We desire through the columns of the Star to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind during the illness and death of our beloved mother, who by acts and word, did much to alleviate our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bedient And family. --- Green River Star, Dec 11, 1925 Mrs. Carl Strand received word this week that her sister Mrs. Carl Johnson had passed away at her home in Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Johnson has many friends here, she having visited here with her sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 18, 1925 Death of Matt Kari Here Last Monday Matt Kari, a Finlander who has lived in and around Rock Springs for several years, died Monday evening at the Wyoming General hospital. He was ill two weeks prior to his death. Deceased was about 32 years of age. He came to the United States from Finland when but a boy. At the time of his illness he was employed as a miner by the Central Coal and Coke Company here. He was single and has two brothers, Gus and John, both of whom live in Rock Springs. Funeral services were held yesterday, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, from the Finn Hall on L Street. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 18, 1925 H. Hyponen Passed Away Last Thursday Henry Hyponen died yesterday morning after an illness of several months duration. Deceased was by birth a Finlander and was about 44 years of age. He has lived in Rock Springs for the past 15 years. Funeral services were not completed early Friday morning at the time of going to press. The body is being prepared for burial by the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 18, 1925 Death of a Former Local Girl in Utah Rock Springs friends of Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald formerly Miss Fern Smith of this city, have been advised of her death, which occurred at her late home in Price, Utah, recently. Interment was at Laramie, former home of the Smiths. Mrs. Fitzgerald spent five years of her life in Rock Springs, where she resided with her parents. Eighteen months ago she went to Price, at the time of her marriage to Thomas Fitzgerald, and since that time resided there. An infant daughter preceded her in death but a few hours. --- Green River Star, Dec 18, 1925 Mrs. S. W. Borg returned Sunday from Evanston where she was called by the death of her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Parkinson of that city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 25, 1925 Sad Death Of An Eden Valley Farmer Charles L. Anderson of Eden, died at the Wyoming General hospital last Sunday morning. A week prior to his death he was brought to the local institution, suffering with Bright’s disease, but from the beginning little hope was held for his recovery. Deceased was 40 years of age and was a native of Iowa. He came to Wyoming several years ago and has resided in the Eden valley where he has been engaged in the farming business. He leaves a wife and eight children, all of whom were present at the services held here on Tuesday afternoon. A sister, Miss Anderson, arrived in Rock Springs on Monday from Iowa. Funeral services were held from the Sprowell Mortuary here on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 25, 1925 Mrs. Joe Anselmi Answers Last Call Local Matron Succumbed to Heart Complications On Monday Last; Funeral Services On Saturday Morning Mrs. Joseph Anselmi, resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years, died at her home on Euclid Avenue late Monday evening. It was generally known by friends and many acquaintances of the Anselmi family that her condition was serious, especially during the last four weeks but it was thought that she would survive, so when the end came it was a distinct shock both to members of her family and her wide circle of friends here. Her illness, which extended for a period of three months, was due to heart complications. Mrs. Anselmi was prominently active in Italian and Tyrolean circles here, and was also a member of Women of the Mooseheart Legion. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. Mr. Anselmi is one of Rock Springs’ pioneer merchants, having conducted the Miner’s Mercantile Co. here for many years. Was Native of Austria Mary Menghini was born in Tyrol, Austria, 45 years ago. Here she grew to young womanhood and at the age of 23 years came to the United States, coming directly to Cumberland, Wyo. where she became the wife of Joe Anselmi. After her marriage she resided in Cumberland but a short time when they came to Rock Springs, which place they have lived continuously since. After her arrival in the States she never returned to her native land where an aged mother and one sister survives. Besides the husband she leaves six children to mourn her comparatively early passing. They are Rudolph, James, Lena, Frances, Ernest and Emma. Funeral Saturday Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, will be held tomorrow, Saturday, morning at ten o’clock from the South Side Catholic Church, Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 25, 1925 DEATH OF INFANT Short funeral services, in charge of the Sprowell Mortuary, for an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kellogg, were held Wednesday afternoon from the Kellogg home in the Belmont Addition. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 25, 1925 Rock Springs Man Died In Minnesota News of the death of Matt Franich, which occurred on Wednesday last at Rochester, Minnesota, where Franich has been for some time past, was received in Rock Springs yesterday afternoon. Franich, prior to his departure for Rochester, was a resident of this city. He is survived by a widow, who resides here at this time. The body was shipped yesterday to the Rogan Mortuary here, and funeral services will be held in this city toward the end of the week. Interment will be in Mountain View. ---