Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1926 Rock Springs The many friends of Albert Zuick were sorry to learn of his death, which occurred in Kemmerer on November 20th from pneumonia. He was formerly employed in Nos. 4 and 8 mines. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1926 Winton The five months old baby son of Mr.a nd Mrs. Louie Lemich died November 21st. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 Call Comes To Aged Founder Of Kemmerer M. S. Kemmerer, 82, after whom the city of Kemmerer was named, and who with P.J. Quealy, established the Kemmerer Coal company about 30 years ago, died suddenly of heart failure at Atlantic City last Tuesday morning as he was about to board his private car for Florida. For 30 years Mr. Kemmerer was associated continuously with Mr. Quealy in extensive coal mining in western Wyoming, and Mr. Quealy and Mr. Kemmerer planned the town of Kemmerer in Central Park, New York City, one Saturday afternoon thirty years ago. Ill health two years ago, following a stroke of paralysis, forced Mr. Kemmerer to retire from active business pursuit. He had been a great benefactor to the city bearing his name. All flags at Kemmerer were at half mast and the city sent a floral wreath and telegrams of condolence to the son, John L. Kemmerer of New York, and daughter, Mrs. Brinkerhoff Thorne of Greenwich, Conn., the only near relatives surviving. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 Former Resident Is Dead In Salt Lake Mrs. Katherine Lewis, an early day pioneer of this community, passed away recently at her home in Salt Lake City at the age of 83 years. Mrs. Lewis, who was born in Wales, came directly to Sweetwater from her native land 32 years ago. Here she resided for a number of years, leaving about 20 years ago for Montpelier, Idaho. Her residence at Sweetwater was during the time that the town was known as Hopkinsville. Surviving are her two sons, Alfred B. Lewis, of Denver, Colorado, and David A. Lewis of Montpelier, Idaho, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas F. Eynon of Long Beach, and Mrs. Serven of Los Angeles. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 Reliance Resident Died Last Sunday Funeral services for Neil Harrigan, of Reliance, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Sprowell Mortuary. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of the Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Mr. Harrigan, after an illness extending over one year, died last Sunday morning at his home in Reliance, where he and Mrs. Harrigan had resided for the past 14 months. He was born in Colorado 44 years ago. He leaves, besides his wife, a father and one brother, all residing at Reliance. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 GUS COLLINS FATALLY HURT BY ROCK FALL Word was received here today that, Gus Collins, mine foreman at Hanna, and father of four children who died there recently of botulinus poisoning, was injured, probably fatally, in a rock slide yesterday afternoon in mine No. 2 at Hanna. Four other miners employed with Collins were injured less seriously in the same slide. Tragedy seems to stalk the Collins family. The toll was increased to eight with the death of the four children. At the time of the death of the four children, who ate sandwiches made from potted meats, dying within a few hours, Mrs. Collins, the mother, ate none, and was not ill. Mr. Collins ate of sandwiches made from the contents of a can of potted meat that was not poisoned so badly, and soon recovered. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 Mrs. Earl Sprowell Died Very Suddenly On Monday morning last it became known here that Mrs. Earl Sprowell had passed away that morning in Evanston. Altho it was known that she was in failing health the announcement of her death, which was sudden came unexpectedly. The body was shipped from Evanston Tuesday night, accompanied by Mr. Sprowell, to her old home in Unionville, Mo., where funeral services will be held the latter part of this week. Besides her husband she leaves a father and four brothers, her mother having preceded her in death. Mary Hobbs Sprowell was 30 years of age. In 1918 she became the wife of Earl Sprowell of this city. For the past several years she had been an invalid and unable to reside in her home in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 DEATH OF BENNETT CHILD Ethel, the four-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett of Lander, passed away here on Thursday of last week. The child was born at the hospital here on Dec. 20. Short funeral services were held at the grave, Thursday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. E. L. Anderson of the Congregational Church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 Last Sad Rites for Mrs. Joe Anselmi Solemn requiem high mass was said last Saturday morning for Mrs. Joseph Anselmi, whose death occurred at her home on Euclid Avenue on Monday of last week, from the South Side Catholic church, with Rev. S. A. Walsh celebrant; Rev. Anton Schiffrer, deacon, and Rev. Fr. Marley, sub-deacon. The service was among the largest of its kind ever held in Rock Springs. Many friends of the Anselmi family were unable to gain entrance to the church and remained throughout the entire service on the outside. There was an abundance of floral offerings, a special truck being chartered to carry these. Pall-bearers were John Zuick, Sam Zuick, James Genitti, Valentine Anselmi, J. B. Menghini and John Marietta. The services were in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 Franich Funeral Held Here Last Sunday Funeral services for Matt Franich of Sweetwater, who passed away last week in Rochester, Minn., were held last Sunday, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, from the North Side Roman Catholic Church at 1:30 o'clock. Deceased, who was a Dalamation by birth, was a member of the Dalamation society here, also of the United Mine Workers Union of Sweetwater. Fr. Anton Schiffrer officiated at the services and interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 1, 1926 MINER PASSED AWAY William Griffiths, aged 35 years and an employee of the Rock Springs Fuel company at Superior, died at the hospital here on Thursday of last week. The body was shipped on Sunday from the Rogan Mortuary to Scranton, Pa., where a sister, Mrs. M.J. Malcolm, and where interment will take place. --- Green River Star, Jan 1, 1926 Mrs. J. C. Minton, Mrs. John Doak and Ben Wier were called to Denver Saturday morning owing to the death of their mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 Woman Died Here; Burial at Hanna The remains of Mrs. Willie Lockhart, colored, who died at her home at No. 3 on Wednesday, were shipped yesterday from the Rogan Mortuary to Hanna, Wyo., for interment. Mrs. Lockhart was 49 years of age and is survived by her mother and a sister, the former residing at Hanna and the latter at Rawlins. The latter came to Rock Springs and accompanied the body to Rawlins. --­ Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 ONE OF CITY'S OLDEST CALLED Death Takes Away One Of City's First Lady Residents Mrs. Christena Cooper, wife of the late Adam Cooper, died Monday, shortly after the noon hour, at her home, 101 Spruce Street, this city. Her death marks the passing of an early Rock Springs resident, her life spanned the city's pioneer days to the present time. During this epoch, which had its inception in the early days, the names of four women have been outstanding of which the name of Mrs. Cooper was one. These were Mrs. Jane Blair; who came here in 1870; Mrs. Sarah Clegg, who also came that year; Mrs. Christena Cooper, who came in 1873; and Mrs. W. H. O'Donnell, who came in 1871. During the past year three of these have passed away. Mrs. O'Donnell alone remaining. Mrs. Blair passed away in July and Mrs. Clegg in October. Mrs. Cooper was claimed by death on Monday after a lingering illness of the past four years, during which time she was confined to her home. For the past several weeks it was perceptible that the end was near so her death was not unexpected. All of her children were with her at the time. One daughter, Mrs. E. W. Snyder of Laurel, Mont., has been at the Cooper home for the past three months. Her other children all reside in Rock Springs. Was Native Of Scotland Christena Barrowman was born in Shellston, Scotland, in Dec. 1848, having, at the time of her death, just passed her 77th birth anniversary. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrowman, who were also residents of Rock Springs for 15 years, subsequent to 1871. She was baptised in the Presbyterian faith before leaving Scotland. She, with her mother and other members of her family, came to Rock Springs in 1873, her father and one brother coming here two years prior, in 1871. On July 4, 1873, she was united in marriage, at Green River, to Adam Cooper. To this union nine children were born, three of whom preceded the mother in death. Mr. Cooper was a pioneer in the sheep business in western Wyoming, establishing ranch holdings in the country south of Rock Springs and owning at one time, the Mud Springs ranch, 30 miles south of the city. Mr. Cooper died here in Nov. 1913. Following their residence at the Mud Springs ranch, the Coopers established their home here at 101 Spruce which they have continued for more than 20 years past. Mrs. Cooper leaves one son and five daughters. They are Mrs. J. H. Brooks, Miss Maggie Cooper, Mrs. Harry Kent, Mrs. Mae Rife, Mrs. E. W. Snyder and Adam Cooper. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. William White, of Boyd, Mont., eleven grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral Today Funeral services were held today, Friday, from the home at 1:30 o'clock and from the Congregational Church at two o'clock. Rev. E. L. Anderson, pastor, officiated with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. These were attended by a large number of friends of this pioneer woman of Rock Springs and there was a large floral display which stood as a tribute to her life. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 DEATHS OF TWO INFANTS DURING PRESENT WEEK Short funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary on Wednesday afternoon for an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. S. Kim of Superior. The child died shortly after birth. An infant son of Mrs. and Mrs. John Dorence, 220 M Street, this city, that was born on Tuesday morning and died almost immediately, was buried that afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 COUNTY PIONEER WAS SUMMONED M. J. Larson, Prominent Sheepman, Died Last Week Early New Year's day it became known throughout Rock Springs that M. J. Larson, prominent resident of the city, had died early that morning at his home, 522 B Street. The report of his death, as it became generally broadcast, was a shock to the many friends of the Larson family here. While Mr. Larson was not in the best of health due to an asthmatic condition, it was not considered at any time that his health was such as to cause alarm. The evening prior to his death he conversed with his family and retired at his usual time. Death, which came suddenly, in the early morning hours, was due to an acute attack of heart trouble. Mr. Larson, who was nearly 58 years of age, has been identified with Rock Springs and the ranching country adjacent on the north since he was 21 years old. At that time he came here and became construction foreman for the Green River Water Works at the time that Thomas Wyche was superintendent of the company. He assisted in the laying of the water main between Rock Springs and Green River, which, today is supplying this city with its water. By friends who have known him for many years it is said that one of his many attributes was his thrift. This lead him into the sheep business in 19?? in partnership with Gust Linden. This partnership ?????ed for only eight months. Later he branched into the sheep business on an extensive scale, forming the M. J. Larson Sheep company, which interests he continued to hold until the time of his death. In this business he at one time was associated with Boyce and Kendall and several years ago purchased their interests. His ranch holdings were on ????Creek, near Elkhorn, north of Rock Springs. This entrance into the sheep business occurred on New Year's day in 1901, 25 years prior to the very day of his death. Magnus John Larson was born in M????, Sweden, February 1868. When but a young man he came to the United States, locating at Pittsburg, Kan. Here he remained until about 1889 when he came to Rock Springs, where he has lived, almost continuously, ever since. Twenty seven years ago he was married, in this city to Miss Jennie Anderson. Three daughters with the widow survive. They are Ruth, a teacher in the Rock Springs Senior High, Dorothy, a student at A????ana College, Rock Island, Ill., and Louise, a student of the Rock Springs Senior High School. Funeral Monday Impressive funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the house on B Street. The ritualistic service of the Episcopal church was used with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Following Rock Springs Lodge No. 624, B. P. O. Elks of which Mr. Larson was an active member, held the Elk service for the dead. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. These services were largely attended and as a mark of respect in which the deceased was held in this community there was a profusion of flowers. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 Superior Resident Died Suddenly Sat. William M. Hale, resident of Superior, died suddenly last Saturday afternoon at his home there. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary last Monday afternoon. Rev. Roy Burt of the Rock Springs Methodist church officiated. At the grave United Mine Workers Local Union No. 2??? of Superior, had services. Deceased is survived by a wife and two sons. He had lived in Superior for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 Notable Pioneer Of State Is Dead Dr. F.H. Harrison of Evanston Was State's First Practicing Physician Funeral services were held at Evanston last Thursday afternoon for the late Dr. F.H. Harrison of Daniel. Dr. Harrison died from pneumonia, after an illness of less than two days. Notice of his death appearing in The Gazette erred in giving the age of the pioneer, he being born April 2, 1842, thus being nearly 85 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral services were well attended, with beautiful floral tributes from scores of friends. The services were held in the Catholic church at Evanston. The American Legion post attended in a body doing reverence to deceased, who was one of the last two member of Post 53, G.A.R. Dr. Harrison was one of the state's most valued and prominent citizens, standing high in professional circles, and no story could contain more exciting or interesting chapters than could be found in the life record. His memory went back to the time when this entire region was but sparsely settled, when the Indians were numerous, and the land had not been reclaimed, but was still in the primitive condition in which it came from the hand of nature. His life activities constitute a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present, and no history of Wyoming would be complete without his record. A few high spots in the career of the beloved pioneer are given by the Evanston Press: Dr. Harrison was born in Toronto, Can., April 1842. He was educated at Toronto, later attending Bellevue College in New York, and Yale, being graduated from both institutions; served in the Civil war, Medical corps. He then went to St. Louis, then to Denver, then to Laramie, where he established the first doctor's office in 1868; was medical contractor for U.P. and followed the building of the railroad as far west as Wasatch, near Evanston. Later he participated in the South Pass mining excitement, and finally settled in Evanston in 1882, where he opened the first drug store. Some of his public callings were member of the first state legislature; probate judge, mayor of Evanston, Uinta county treasurer and commissioner, and then became president of the Evanston National Bank, president of the Evanston Drug Co.; president of the Harrison Stock Growing Co., and a director of the Evanston Electric Co. Dr. Harrison was a member of the Wyoming State Medical Society and the American Medical association, and was affiliated with the I.O.O.F. and Masonic lodges. Surviving are his widow, two daughters and one son, the latter residing at Daniel, in Sublette county. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 8, 1926 W.M. Hale died very suddenly at his home on Saturday, the 2nd inst. Mr. Hale had been in fairly good health and was eating supper when stricken. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lila Hale, and two sons, Robert and Danny. The funeral was held in Rock Springs on Monday, interment being made in Mt. View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 8, 1926 L. H. Nicholl Died Suddenly In This City Sorrow entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Petre in this city on Thursday of last week, when the angel of death entered unexpectedly and took from their midst, during a holiday visit, the father of Mrs. Petre, Mr. L. H. Nicholl, who was visiting here for the holiday season. Mr. Nicholl seemed to be in splendid health up until a few moments of his passing, and had been playing with his grandchildren, when he arose and started to the bath room, falling as he entered same, and when picked up was found dead, apoplexy being given as the cause of his sudden demise. Mr. Nicholl was born in England and at the time of his death was seventy-five years of age. He has visited here with the Petre family at various times and had made many warm friends. He leaves to mourn his passing a daughter, Mrs. Carroll Petre of this city, a son L. H. Nicholl of Salt Lake City, a stepdaughter, Mrs. W. A. Everett, and stepson, George Densdale, both of Ogden, his wife having passed on several years ago. The body was taken to Ogden, and on last Sunday funeral services were held from the Linquist Undertaking Parlor in that city. --- Green River Star, Jan 8, 1926 L. H. Nicholl of Salt Lake City, was called here Thursday, owing to the death of his father. Mr. Nicholl is a brother of Mrs. Carroll Petre of this city. --- Green River Star, Jan 8, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Petre and children returned from Ogden Sunday evening, where they accompanied the body of Mrs. Petre’s father for burial. --- Green River Star, Jan 8, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. John Doak returned Thursday from Denver, where they were called owing to the death of Mrs. Doak’s mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 15, 1926 Meets Fatal Accident While Mining Locally Mike Furno of Megeath was killed on Wednesday morning at the mine there when he was struck by a coal car while on duty. Furno was of Italian extraction and was 40 years of age. Funeral services, in charge of Local Union No. 3830, Megeath, will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 15, 1926 Mrs. J. MacDonald Called To Beyond Death Ends Illness of Year’s Duration, Had Been Long Time Resident of Rock Springs Mrs. James MacDonald, resident of Rock Springs for the past 27 years, passed away at her home, 311 Barracks, on Tuesday evening, after an illness of more than one year’s duration. At the time of her death Mrs. MacDonald was in her 72nd year. Owing to her advanced age it was known for several days, prior to her passing, that she could not long survive. For several hours she remained in an unconscious state. Mrs. MacDonald, whose maiden name was Margaret Pringle, was born Oct. 21st, 1854 in Dundee, Scotland. In 1877, while yet living in her native land, she was united in marriage to James MacDonald. To this union five children were born, four of whom remain with the father, to mourn her passing. One child, Amelia, died in infancy. Those living are Mrs. H.F. Straley of Sublet, James of Rock Springs, Mrs. O.C. Buehler of Hanna, and Mrs. R.H. Benedict of Laramie. There also remain 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was of the Congregational faith, joining that church before she left Scotland. She remained devout in her faith, often expressing a desire during her last illness to again be able to attend services of her church. Funeral Services Funeral services, attended by a large number of friends, many of whom had known her for many years, were held yesterday afternoon from the congregational church. This service was preceded by a short one from the family home. Rev. F.L. Anderson, minister of the Congregational church here, officiated with the Ace Mortuary in charge. Last evening the remains were taken to Laramie, the home of one of her daughters and where Mr. MacDonald will make his future home, at least a part of the time, and where interment will take place today. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 15, 1926 Will Attend Funeral Of Former Resident Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Hansen, Mrs. Joe Gras, Mrs. Hans Theusen and Mrs. Pete Laursen of this city will leave tomorrow morning for Rawlins to attend the funeral of Mrs. Pete Keldsen, to be held there tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Keldsen was a former resident of Rock Springs, leaving here about 13 years ago, after a residence of a number of years, to reside in Winlock, Wash. During the time she and her family lived in Rock Springs they resided on West Flat and those from here who will attend her funeral tomorrow are, for the most part, old neighbors. Mrs. Laursen visited, during last summer, in the Keldsen home in Winlock. Mrs. Keldsen passed away last Sunday morning, after an acute attack of heart trouble. Her husband and one daughter, Myrtle, 17 years of age, remain. She was born and reared in Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 15, 1926 Western Wyoming Pioneer Is Dead Report from Opal is that William H. Solliday, resident of that district for the past 35 years, passed away at Soda Springs, Idaho, Tuesday morning shortly after midnight, from dropsy. Mr. Solliday is well known among the old timers of Sweetwater county. He was 73 years of age, and is survived by three sisters, all residing in Philadelphia. One of his sisters, Mrs. Anna Stallman, was with the deceased at the time of his death. Six step-children also survive, including Mrs. Finley Petrie and Charles Lancaster, of Opal. Mr. Solliday left Philadelphia in his early twenties for the then almost unknown West, coming with the late Robert Calverly, and the two became cowboys in the Big Horn Basin for a time and both later came to western Wyoming. Mr. Solliday first worked as a cowboy at the Spur ranch at La Barge about 1890, and ten years later went on to Opal where he was proprietor of an inn. At the time of his death he was owner of the Opal hotel. Funeral services were held in Kemmerer yesterday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 15, 1926 Death Of Infant Son Of Late Dane Levas The posthumous son of Daniel Levas of Superior, was born at the hospital in this city Wednesday and died shortly afterwards. Short funeral services were held from the Sprowell Mortuary and interment in the city cemetery that afternoon. The father, Daniel Levas, was killed in an automobile accident late last July while in Nebraska. His body was shipped here for burial at that time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 15, 1926 LAMUS INFANT DIED An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Lamus of 412 A street, passed away Tuesday, shortly after its birth, and was interred the following afternoon from the Sprowell Mortuary. The Lamus family are residents of Rock Springs only temporarily, Mr. Lamus being associated with the Wheelwright Construction Co. during that concern’s activities here. Their home is in California. --- Green River Star, Jan 15, 1926 EDWARD McCALL DIES IN MINNESOTA Edward McCall, who several years ago was employed as switchman here, and married Miss Dora Jensen of this city, passed away in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, was the sad intelligence received by Einard Jensen this week. The deceased leaves his wife and six children to mourn his loss in passing. The many friends of Mrs. McCall in this city join in extending the bereaved family sympathy. --- Green River Star, Jan 15, 1926 MANILA NEWS Mrs. Marion Campbell left Wednesday morning for Evanston to attend the funeral of her brother Clinton Ellison, who died Tuesday morning in Ogden, of appendicitis. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Ranch Worker Takes Own Life; Was Sick The lifeless body of Barney Gateet, 43, was found suspended from rafters in the Charles Bonomo ranch home last Saturday afternoon. The discovery was made by a federal prohibition officer, working in that section, and the find was immediately reported to Sheriff Al G. Morton and Coroner Frank P. Rogan, both of whom repaired to the scene. Death, it is believed, had occurred a few hours prior to the discovery of the body. The unfortunate man, despondent because of lingering illness, had stood on a wooden block, tied one end of a rope securely about the rafters overhead and the other end about his neck, and had then kicked the block from under him. The Bonomo ranch is located on the Black’s Fork river, a few miles south of Green River, and here the Gateet man had been employed as a ranch hand for the past six weeks, or since his arrival from California. A brother of the deceased, Joe, resides in Rock Springs. The prohibition officer who first discovered the body, had just prior to that unearthed an old still up the canyon from the ranch, it is reported. Funeral services were held from the Rogan mortuary on Thursday afternoon, interment being in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Railroad Man Was Crushed To Death Union Pacific Fireman Struck By Train In Yards At Green River City—Was Popular Employee Of The Road Residents of Green River were immeasurably shocked when, on Sunday morning last, they learned of the tragic death of Kenneth V. Decker, a fireman of the Union Pacific Railroad company, who resided in that city. His body was found in the early morning hours in the yards at the depot. Investigation disclosed that he had met death some time between four o’clock and daylight. Decker’s engine drew into the yards about four o’clock and, knowing that he had sometime in Green River before his train would leave, the unfortunate man crossed the tracks to his home to visit Mrs. Decker, who, shortly after the tragic accident, gave birth to a child. The unfortunate man was 33 years of age, and leaves a wife, four children, and a mother, all of Green River. His funeral, which was held from the Social Hall in Green River, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary of this city, was one of the largest ever held in that city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 UNTIMELY DEATH OF VICTOR BERTA Young Man Passed Away After Brief Illness Victor Berta died here last Sunday noon, a victim of influenza. Four days before his death he was suddenly stricken and owing to the uncertain courses of the dreaded disease much concern was, at times, felt for the outcome. On Thursday he accompanied his father to Superior and during the return to this city was suddenly taken ill. So intense was the illness that upon arriving here he was taken to his father’s home and medical aid summoned. The following morning he was removed to the Wyoming General hospital where every effort was made to save his life. At times he was considered well on the way to recovery. During the forenoon last Sunday he was visited by members of his family whom he assured that he was feeling better than at any time since his entrance into the hospital. Shortly afterwards a turn for the worse was perceptible, due to the malady attacking his heart, and he passed away near the noon hour. Was Born In Rock Springs Victor Berta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berta, was born in Rock Springs 21 years ago last November. Here he spent his life, receiving his education in the city’s schools. For the past two years he had been the local agent for a Denver newspaper and a yeast company. By all who knew him he was considered an energetic and promising young man. In August 1924 he married Freda Forbes, a Rock Springs girl and a daughter of J.A. Forbes. This romance had its inception while both were students in the Rock Springs high school. Surviving are his wife, father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. The brothers and sisters are Kate, John, George, Lilly and Joe Jr. All reside in Rock Springs with the exception of John, who, at the present time, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. An aged grandmother, Mrs. Kate Berta, of Braidwood, Ill., also survives. He was a nephew of Chief of Police Dominick Berta, Thomas Berta and Miss Mary Berta. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held at two thirty o’clock on Wednesday from the South Side Roman Catholic Church. Requiem high mass was said from the same church at nine o’clock the same morning. Rev. S.A. Welsh, priest of the parish, gave the funeral address and the deeply impressive formal service for the dead, with its inspired presentation of implicit faith in immortality, was used as is always the custom of those of the Catholic faith. Pallbearers were all personal friends of Victor Berta and were Gordon Morris, Steve Grobon, John Dankowski, Leland Johnson, Harold Hansen and Harry Theusen. The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever known in Rock Springs. A special truck for the conveyance of flowers was chartered and preceded the procession. Many were unable to gain entrance to the church and remained without in cars. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 MEXICAN SHOT TO DEATH HERE Blairtown Altercation Results In Killing Of One Miguel Campos is dead and Pedro Sensa is held prisoner in the city jail here, as the result of a shooting affray which took place in a Blairtown section house last Tuesday, shortly after noon. Campos, it is related, entered the Sensa shack in an ugly mood, and proceeded to pick a quarrel with Sensa, who relates to authorities that Campos drew a knife and threatened to carve him; it was then, according to Sensa, that he secured a gun and opened fire, three bullets entering the body. Death according to officials, must have been instantaneous, for one of the bullets lodged in the heart. Shortly following the killing, Sensa was taken in custody by Patrolman Val Marcina, and lodged in the city jail, where he is held pending a preliminary hearing. At a coroner’s inquest, held on Wednesday evening, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that “Campos came to his death as the result of gunshot wounds from a weapon in the hands of Pedro Sensa, who shot in self defense.” Funeral services for the deceased will be held Saturday from the Rogan Mortuary. Campos is survived by a sister in Detroit, and a wife in Mexico. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Former Resident Died In Colorado Rock Springs friends were last week advised of the death of Valentine Stalich which occurred on Monday, Jan. 11, at his home in Pueblo, Colo. Death was due to flu-pneumonia which was of but ten days duration. The Stalich family resided in Rock Springs for twenty years, and all but one of their nine children were born here. Mr. Stalich came here in 1900 and left for Colorado in 1920. During the last couple of years of his residence here he was engaged in the mercantile business and the garage business. Mr. and Mrs. Stalich were married in Rock Springs in 1902. To this union nine children were born, Anna, Rudolph, Mrs. Mary Babich, Mrs. Amelia Jorse, Catherine, Frances, Cecelia, Victor and John. Funeral services were held Friday morning of last week from St. Mary’s Church in Pueblo, and were attended by several Rock Springs people. They were Mrs. Cecelia Ferlic, Frank Kershisnik Sr., John Kershisnik and Miss Jennie Ferlic. One brother, Jerry, of Reliance, also attended. Deceased was nearly fifty years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Former Residents Lose Son In Idaho Friends in this city have been advised of the death of Lawrence Weaver, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Weaver, of Montpelier, Idaho, which occurred Wednesday evening. Death was due to intestinal flu. The Weavers, until very recently lived in Rock Springs for the last three years, residing on West Flat. The child was ill but a few days. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Peter Barnard Was Summoned To Beyond Peter Barnard died last Saturday morning here. He was 32 years of age and was a member of the Greek-American Brotherhood. He had lived in Rock Springs for several years and was widely known among his own people. Funeral services were held from the Russian Orthodox Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, last Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Untimely Death Of Fred Stanger Ticket Agent At Granger, Son of Local Man, Died Suddenly The shocking news of the death of Fred Stanger, popular ticket agent at Granger for the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line railroads, was received in western Wyoming during the past week, death having overtaken the popular young man, aged only 22 years, at Coalville, Utah, following an operation for appendicitis, by which he was stricken during the holidays, while on a visit in that region. Deceased was the son of J.F. Stanger, operative of the State Law Enforcement department, and besides his wife, who was Lucille Salmon, of Coalville, sister of former Mayor T. Hunter Salmon, of this city, he is survived by his infant child and father and mother, who reside in Rock Springs, also two sisters, one a resident of Texas and the other Devil’s Slide, Ut. Deceased an his wife and child went to Coalville for the holidays, when young Stanger became stricken. He failed to rally from an operation. Young Stanger had been employed by the U.P. for 11 [sic] years and by sheer application to work, and industry, was making rapid progress being night ticket agent at the Junction City at the time of his death. He had resided in Granger for three years. News of the death at Granger was a distinct shock. Those from that place who attended the funeral at Ogden, are Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Hill, James Anderson, W.D. Butchtel, Mrs. Fred Anderson and William Striker. Interment was in Ogden.—Kemmerer Gazette. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 22, 1926 Mrs. Gillard Passed Away Last Wednesday Mrs. Clement Gillard, resident of Rock Springs for more than 15 years, passed away at her home on No. One Hill Wednesday. She had been ill for six weeks due to an attack of influenza which later developed into typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Gillard, who was 42 years of age, was born in England. Before her marriage she was Clara Summerscales. Her early life was spent in her native land where she was married to Clement Gillard coming soon afterwards to the United States, locating in Rock Springs, Wyoming. One son, George, was born, who is now 16 years of age. She is the daughter of Mrs. George Fitchett of this city. Besides her husband, son and brother she is survived by one brother, Allen Summerscales, and two half-brothers, William and Harry Fitchett, all residing in Rock Springs with the exception of the latter who live at Reliance. Funeral Sunday Afternoon Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church at 2:30 o’clock, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Roy Burt officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 22, 1926 TICKET AGENT AT GRANGER DIES AFTER OPERATION News of the death of Fred Stanger, age 22, the popular ticket agent at Granger for the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line railroads, was received here during the week, death having overtaken him at Coalville, Utah, following an operation for appendicitis, by which he was stricken during the holidays, while on a visit in that region. Young Stanger had been employed by the Union Pacific for 14 years, and by sheer application to work, and industry, was making rapid progress, being night ticket agent at Granger at the time of his death. He had resided in Granger for three years. The news of his death was a shock to that community. Funeral services were held in Ogden. Those attending from Granger were: Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hill, James Anderson, W. D. Buchtel, Mrs. Fred Anderson and William Striker. --- Green River Star, Jan 22, 1926 KENNETH V. DECKER MEETS HIS DEATH IN LOCAL YARDS Kenneth V. Decker, fireman on a local yard engine, last Sunady morning, about 3:40 left his engine to go home to see how his wife was feeling, as she has not been in the best of health for the past few weeks, and when he did not return, his co-workers, believing that his wife needed his attention, continued on with their work short handed. Great was their shock, when about 7:40 his dead body was found on the tracks in the east end of the yards. Mr. Decker had gone home, and finding his wife resting quietly, had returned to his work and it is supposed that while endeavoring to get between the cars of a moving east bound O. S. L. freight, he lost his hold and fell underneath the train. His watch had been stopped at 4:13 which was no doubt the time of his death. The body was taken charge of by Coroner Frank P. Rogan and inquest held, the substance of the verdict being that he came to his death while going through a moving train. Kenneth V. Decker was born at Callao, Toole County, Utah, May 13, 1893, in which state he resided for many years, coming to Green River about five years ago, and had been in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad company about three years. About eleven years ago he married Miss Mae Bullock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock of this city, and to this union five children were born. The deceased was known as a devoted husband, kind father and true friend, and stood in the high esteem of his employers, and his untimely passing will be keenly felt by many. He leaves among immediate relatives a wife and four children, his mother, Mrs. Nellie Decker of Provo, Utah, three sisters, Mrs. Robert McCurdy of Park City, Utah, Mrs. Edgar D. Donohoo and Mrs. Allan Bullock of Lonetree, Wyo., five brothers, Frank C. and Clifford R. Decker of Park City, Utah, Bert F. of Lonetree, Wayne B. of Weed, Calif., and Clyde M. of this city. The funeral services were held at the Social Hall, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Bishop Albert Manwaring presiding, while he and Elder Reed Brough preached the funeral sermons, in which they eulogized the departed, pointing to the evidences of his clean, splendid, upright life. The musical numbers were furnished by the L. D. S. choir, with Mrs. Nystrom at the piano, while solos were rendered by Elder Brough and Mrs. Ellen Anderson, Elder George H. Crosby, Jr. offered the opening prayer and dedicated the grave, and Elder Theodore Nystrom pronounced the benediction. --- Green River Star, Jan 22, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We, the undersigned, desire through the columns of the Green River Star, to extend our heartfelt thanks to all, who were so kind and thoughtful following the sad accident that befell our beloved husband, father and brother, such acts are only prompted by true brotherly love, and do much to alleviate the sorrow in our great loss. Especially do we wish to thank all for the beautiful floral offerings, kind acts and words of consolation in our trying hour. Words are inadequate to fully expres sour appreciation of same. MRS. K. V. DECKER and CHILDREN and RELATIVES. --- Green River Star, Jan 22, 1926 The relatives of Kenneth Decker who were called to Green River to attend his funeral were his mother, Mrs. Nellie Decker, brother Bert Decker, two sisters Mrs. Allen Bullock and Mrs. Edgar Donohoo and their husbands all of Lone Tree, and two brothers Frank and Clifford Decker of Park City, Utah. --- Green River Star, Jan 22, 1926 MANILA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hanks left Monday morning for Green River to attend the funeral of Kent Decker. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 29, 1926 Former Resident Died In Salt Lake City, Utah Early day residents of Rock Springs will be interested in the announcement of the death of Mrs. Mary Roach in Salt Lake City last week. Mrs. Roach, with her husband Patrick Roach, in the early days resided at Point of Rocks where Mr. Roach was in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad. Rock Springs was at that time their trading center and because of their frequent visits here they became well known. They left Wyoming 28 years ago, since which time Mr. Roach passed away. Mrs. Roach was 88 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 29, 1926 ED OLIVER WAS SUMMONED TUES. Pioneer Resident Of City Answers Last Call Friends, in Rock Springs and adjacent community, of Edward A. Oliver, of this city, were immeasurably shocked on Tuesday of this week to learn of his death that day at the Wyoming General hospital. Few knew of the illness with which he was stricken last Sunday evening. Mr. Oliver, although past the 70th milestone of life, was apparently in fair health until last Sunday evening when he became ill. His illness was of such an acute nature that he was taken immediately to the Wyoming General hospital here, where late that night he underwent an operation. His death occurred two days later. Mr. Oliver had been a resident of the city of Rock Springs for the past 24 years. In 1902 he came here entering the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company as a butcher, which trade he followed his entire life. During his residence here he alternately was in the butcher business for himself and employed by different markets of the city. Brief Sketch of Life Edward A. Oliver was born in England on August 1, 1855. When but a boy he came to Canada and later, in early manhood, came to Plattsmouth, Nebr. While residing in Nebraska he married Miss Sarah Marshall. In 1902, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver and their children came to Rock Springs and here the family has continued to live since. He was known to his friends as a man who loved the great out-of-door life of the west and because of this spent much time in hunting and fishing, as a recreation, in the country to the north of Rock Springs where he made many friends and became well known to the residents of that section of Sweetwater county. Those of the immediate family whom he leaves are the widow, one son and four daughters. The children are Edward M. Oliver of Wheatland, Wyo., Mrs. W.R. Westcott and Mrs. J.J. Hillier, both of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Thomas Hanks of Megeath and Mrs. George Hansen of this city. At the time of his death all of his children, with the exception of Mrs. Hillier, were with him. Funeral Services Funeral services were held from the home on Spruce Street this afternoon at two o’clock, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. The ritualistic Episcopal service for the dead was read. Members of the Episcopal choir sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “Abide With Me,” with Miss Grace Johnston at the piano. Pallbearers were Hugh Morgan, Otto Schnauber, A.P. Heitz, M.J. Dankowski, Mr. Haggerty and P.B. Crumley. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 29, 1926 Superior Matron Passed Away Here Funeral services for the late Mrs. Lula Tague, wife of Fred Tague of Superior, were held yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church, this city, in charge of the Ace Mortuary. Rev. Roy Bart conducted the services. Mrs. Tague’s death occurred at the hospital here on Monday following her entry into the local institution four days prior to that time. She was 40 years of age and is survived by her husband and three children. She was a native of Kansas. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 Pioneer Resident Of City Is Dead Mrs. Axel Johnson, Resident of Rock Springs For Past 33 Years, Died Wednesday Mrs. Axel Johnson, resident of Rock Springs for the past 33 years, died at her home on Seventh Street, following a prolonged illness, Wednesday night shortly before ten o’clock. She had been failing in health for the past two years but it was not until three months ago that her illness, due to complications, became acute. Mrs. Johnson was born in Sweden December 16, 1872 and before her marriage was Miss Hannah Johnson. She came to this country, directly to Rock Springs in 1893, and during the following year was united in marriage in Rock Springs to Axel Johnson. Since that time this city has been continuously, the home of the Johnson family and here they have many friends who have received with regret the report of her passing. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, three of whom with the husband survive. They are Mrs. O.S. Johnson of Laramie, Mrs. Hjalmar Carlson and Miss Axelina Johnson of Rock Springs. At the time of her death all were with her. She is also survived by an aged mother, who resides in Sweden, and three sisters, one of whom also resides in her native land, and one brother. Other sisters are Mrs. Fred Wall of Superior and Mrs. Pete Davidson of Rock Springs. Funeral Services Sunday Funeral services will be held from the family home, 314 Seventh Street, East Flat, at one o’clock Sunday afternoon. The Rogan Mortuary will be in charge and Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mountain View. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1926 Mrs. James McDonald Gone After an illness of more than a year, during which time her patience and consideration were a source of wonder to her friends, Mrs. James McDonald, seventy-one years old and one of Rock Springs’ most loved old timers, passed quietly to her reward. Always devout and an earnest Christian, she had hoped during her illness to again be able to attend the services of public worship in her church. But she was called to worship above. Mrs. McDonald was born in Dundee, Scotland, October 21st, 1854. her maiden name was Martha Pringle. She was married to James McDonald on June 22nd, 1877, and had five children, four of whom survive to mourn the loss of their mother. They are: James of Rock Springs, wo is Master Maechanic of the mines in Rock Springs; Mrs. O.C. Buehler of Hanna; Mrs. R.H. Benedict of Laramie; and Mrs. H.F. Straley of Sublette. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald came to this country from Scotland in 1889, settling in Springfield, Missouri. Nine years later they came to Rock Springs and resided here almost continuously since. The sympathy of The Union Pacific Coal Company family is extended to Mrs. McDonald’s family in their great loss, and especially to Mr. McDonald, who now plans to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Benedict, in Laramie. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1926 Superior Mr. William Hale of Superior died on January 2nd. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1926 Winton Mr. Pennequin was called to Oklahoma January 2nd by the sad news of the death of his father. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 DIED SUDDENLLY IN Utah CITY John Becker, Mining Engineer, Answered Last Call John Becker of this city died last Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City where he had been confined for several days. Death was due directly to lobar pneumonia with an operation performed several days prior, as a contributing cause. Mr. Becker, together with his wife and two daughters, have resided in Rock Springs for the past three years, where he was a mining engineer for the Union Pacific Coal company. For the past several months he had been in failing health. He was accompanied to Salt Lake City by his wife who had returned to Rock Springs when it was considered that his condition was improving. Mrs. Becker was again en route to Salt Lake City at the time of his death. He was born in Iowa 43 years ago. Funeral services were held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church Tuesday morning, attended by a large number of friends. Members of the local chapter, Knights of Columbus, of which he was an active member, attended. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary on Tuesday evening to Denver, the former home of Mrs. Becker. The wife and two daughters were accompanied from here by Miss Jessie McDiarmid who represented the Union Pacific Coal company at the services held yesterday. News of the death of Mr. Becker spread a pall of gloom over this community, where the Beckers, during their comparatively short residence here, have made a host of friends. Mr. Becker held a responsible position with the U.P. Coal company, in whose ranks he was regarded as a capable and efficient mining engineer. The sympathy of the community is extended to those who survive him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 Heart Complications Fatal To Young Boy Funeral services for Jackie Schubert, the six-year-old son of Mrs. Rose Schubert, were held Sunday afternoon last from the North Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. For the past five months the child had suffered with heart complications and for a greater part of the time was confined to his home on Bridger Avenue. He passed away on Thursday evening of last week. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 Death Follows An Illness of 8 Weeks Pavel Heibar of 745 Connecticut Avenue, Belmont Adidtion, died yesterday following an illness of more than two months duration. Death was due to pulmonary complications. Funeral services have been arranged for tomorrow, Saturday, morning at 9:15 from the home and at 10 o’clock from the North Side Catholic Church. Services will be in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and Rev. Anton Schiffrer will officiate. Mr. Heibar has resided in Rock Springs for the past 20 years, he is a native of Jugoslavia. At the time of his death he was in the employ of the Central Coal and Coke company and had at different times worked in many of the mines in and around Rock Springs. He leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter. He was an active member of Lodge No. 10, S.N.P.J., which organization will attend the services tomorrow in a body. Interment will be made in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 Reliance Miner Was Killed On Thursday Tony Kolak, 36, Reliance miner in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon at the Reliance mine when he was caught between a trip and the side of the slope. He sustained a fractured right arm, a fractured right leg and several lacerations. The accident occurred at a place in the mine, where a new course had been constructed, to run around the fire stricken area. The injured man was rushed to the hospital here last night where death occurred. Kolak, who is a Jugoslav, is survived by a four year old son. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 MRS. BERT YOUNG DIED LAST TUES. Prominent Rock Springs Matron Succumbed To Illness Following an illness of several week’s duration, Mrs. Bert Young, 43, passed away last Tuesday evening. Her death came as a severe shock to her many friends in this locality, who believed she would recover. During her illness, she would improve noticeably on one day, and the following day would suffer a relapse. Her death was directly attributed to cancer by attending physicians. Had Mrs. Young lived until yesterday, Thursday, she would have been 43 years of age. She was born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania, on February 4th, 1883, to Mr. and Mrs. George Pickering. When two years of age she came to Rock Springs with her parents, and with the exception of ten years, she has been a resident of this community continuously since that time. Ten years of her life was spent in Ogden, Utah, where she received the major part of her education. Carrie Pickering was married ten years ago to Bert Young, well known young man of this city. Mr. Young died here three years ago. Her father, George Pickering, was killed in this city 12 years ago. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. George Harris Jr., of Green River, Mrs. Jane Hansen of this city and Mrs. Ben Westlund of Aubrun, Wash., all of whom have been at her bedside during the past three weeks. During her lifetime, Mrs. Young was a member of the Episcopal church here. Funeral services will be held at that charge at 2:30 Sunday afternoon next, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating. Interment will be in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 DEATH OF THREE YEAR OLD COOPER GIRL Betty Ann, the three-year-old daughter of Mrs. A. Cooper, died last Saturday morning at the family home here from intestinal complications. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational church officiating. The mother’s home was originally in California and she expects to leave directly for there where interment will be made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 Untimely Death Of Four-Year-Old Lad Funeral services for Joseph Rodney Clancy, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clancy, were held yesterday afternoon from the North Side Roman Catholic, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. The Clancy family is temporarily located in the local tourist camp, coming here two months ago from Montana. The little fellow contracted a cold several days ago which rapidly developed into pneumonia. Interment was in the city cemetery, St. Joseph’s section. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 YOUNG LAD DIES A one year old son of Lee Fook Hing, Chinese, who died at the home of his parents on Fourth Street last Monday, was buried from the Ace Mortuary on Wednesday. The child had been ill since birth. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 5, 1926 Accompanied Body To Denver For Cremation F.P. Rogan of the Rogan Mortuary, returned the latter part of last week from Denver, Colo., where he had previously gone with the body of S. Mori, a Japanese, for cremation. Mori was a miner in the employ of the Gunn-Quealy Coal company. On Jan. 22 he was struck with a pit car which had broken away, which caused his death shortly afterwards. He was 25 years of age and had been in this country for the past ten years, most of which time was spent in, and around Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Feb 5, 1926 Mrs. Carrie Young Passes Away Last Monday Evening After an illness of three weeks duration, during which time every thing that medical skill and a host of friends could do, Mrs. Carrie Elizabeth Young, passed away last Monday evening at about 5:30 o’clock. Mrs. Young has not been in the best of health for the past two years, and about three weeks ago underwent an operation with the hopes of ultimately overcoming her suffering, but which resulted as stated above. Mrs. Young was born in Johnstown, Penn., February 4, 1881, coming to Carbon, of Carbon county when by an infant, later coming to Rock Springs, and almost her entire life has been spent in Sweetwater county. About ten years ago she married Albert E. Young, a prominent stock and oil man of Rock Springs. Mr. Young passed away about three years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure from this life three sisters—Mrs. Millie Hansen of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ben Weston of Oregon, and Mrs. George Harris, Jr. of this city, all of whom were at her bedside when she passed away. The funeral will be held from the Episcopal church in Rock Springs next Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R. E. Abraham conducting same. This publication joins with a host of friends in extending sympathy to the grief stricken sisters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 Pioneer Resident Summoned Monday Gabriel Bertagnolli, Resident of Rock Springs For Past 36 Years, Died Last Monday Gabriel Bertagnolli, resident of this city for the past 36 years, died Monday morning at ten o’clock at his home on Sixth street, following an acute illness which lasted four days. He has been in failing health for the past two years, owing to an affliction of the heart. Mr. Bertagnolli was born in Austria, Tyrol, June 12, 1863, and was married to Miss Carolina Menghini on November 21, 1903, in this city. To this union were born eight children, six of whom survive their father, as follows: August, Elvira, Elmo, Aldo, Alga, and Florence, all of this city. Mr. and Mrs. David Albertine of Superior are also related to the deceased, who was also survived by a sister who resides in his native land. Funeral services were held at the family home on Sixth Street, East Flat, at three o’clock last Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, Fr. Welsh of the South Side Catholic Church officiating. Interment was in the Eagle Plot at the city cemetery. Services were attended by the Eagles and the Moose, to both of which organizations Bertagnolli belonged during his life time. Pallbearers were Joe Anselmi, Joe Angeli, Sam Zueck, Pete Corazza, and Mike Toresani. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 Quealy Matron Died While In Ogden, Utah Mrs. Mary Rossi Picoraro of Quealy, Wyo., wife of Virgilio Picoraro, died last Saturday, in Ogden, Utah, where she was visiting. Death followed a very brief illness. She is survived by three children and her husband, the Picoraro’s having been residents of Quealy for the past five years. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held yesterday, Rev. Welsh of the South Side Catholic church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. PUTZ John Putz, Jr., 10-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Putz, passed away at the family home here, 7th street, last Monday, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10th., Fr. Schriffrer officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 DEATH SUMMONS MRS. M. PIERCE Sheriff’s Mother Dies Following An Operation The Grim Reaper summoned Mrs. Mary Pierce, 72, mother of Sheriff Al G. Morton, last Sunday afternoon; death came after a lengthy illness, the last few weeks of which were spent in the Wyoming General hospital here. Mrs. Pierce, who would have been 72 years of age had she lived until Sunday, February 14th, underwent a major operation at the hospital where several days ago. She appeared to have withstood the shock of the operation, but owing to her advanced age she gained strength slowly. Mrs. Pierce was born in Quebec, Canada, on February 14th, 1854. With her foster parents, James and Mary Morton, she came to Taitsville, Missouri, while yet a child. She married James Morton in Missouri, and to this union one child was born, Al G. Morton, present sheriff of Sweetwater county. Shortly following the birth of Sheriff Morton, his father died, and he and his mother came to Rock Springs in 1889, where they have since continued to reside. Mrs. Pierce was married to J.F. Pierce in Hamilton, Missouri, her husband working in Rock Springs as outside foreman at the Number Eight mine of the Union Pacific Coal company until 1912, when he died. Possessed of a kindly, loving disposition, Mrs. Pierce was loved by all who knew her, and the announcement of her death was heard with regret throughout the entire county of Sweetwater. Funeral services, in charge of the Order of Eastern Star, were held Tuesday afternoon last from the Masonic Temple, in charge of Mortician Wildermuth. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of the Episcopal church here officiated. Pallbearers were Charles Outsen, John I. Dykes, William Golliher, D.G. Thomas, Bob Muir and Elmer Moffitt. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 Bennett Youth Was Summoned To Beyond Funeral services for Edwin, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Bennett of this city, were held this morning from the Church of the Holy Communion, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating. Edwin had been ill for more than a week with pneumonia. The early part of the week it was thought that his condition was slightly improved but early Wednesday morning a change for the worse took place and he passed away at the home of his parents at nine thirty o’clock. He was born in Torrington, Wyo., March 21, 1920. Since then he has lived with his parents in Big Piney, Pinedale and, for the past year, in Rock Springs, where his father has been engaged as a musician. Besides his parents he leaves one brother, Lester, and three sisters, Mary, Margaret and Martha. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery and was in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 Funeral Services For Mrs. Carrie Young Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Carrie Pickering Young, well known Rock Springs matron, who passed away here on Tuesday of last week, from the Church of the Holy Communion. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham read the Episcopal service for the dead and delivered the eulogy. For some time before the appointed hour for the funeral the church was filled with friends. The funeral cortege contained many relatives of both the Pickering and Young families, some coming from points without the state for the services. Pallbearers were Robert Murphy, Walter A. Muir, Parley Draney, Julius Cornell, Willard Mouritsen and I.L. Quirk. The Wildermuth Funeral Home had charge of the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 Three Were Buried On Sunday Locally There were three funerals here from Rogan’s Mortuary on Sunday last, one after the other. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Axel Johnson from the home at 314 7th Street, at one p.m. Rev. E.L. Anderson officiated. Tony Kolak, of Reliance, who was killed last week, was buried on Sunday from the North Side Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Fr. Schriffrer officiating. Lucas M. Wilson, 2 ½ year old son of J.A. Wilson, 312 Eighth St., who died on February 3rd, was buried on Sunday last from the South Side Catholic Church, Rev. Welsh officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 12, 1926 Green River Youth Accidentally Shot Francis Schultz, 16-year-old boy of Green River, was fatally wounded last Saturday, when a shot gun which he was carrying accidentally was fired. The entire charge from the bullet entered the youth’s left side. He was rushed to the hospital here, and died within 24 hours. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1926 Edward Darvill Passed Away Last Saturday Last Saturday Edward Darvill, an old resident of Green River, passed away at the age of seventy-two years following a short illness. Mr. Darvill had been a resident of Green River since 1909, and during that time was in the employ of the Union Pacific at this point in the car department, and was always considered a competent and valued employee. He was born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, coming to the United States in 1907, and the greater part of his life in America was spent in Green River. He was twice married, and was the father of ten children, eight surviving him. A daughter, Mrs. T. L. Arehare resides in this city, while a son Joseph Darvill of Omaha, was here to attend the funeral. The funeral was held at the Social Hall in this city last Wednesday, Rev. Whitaker conducting the service and the remains laid to rest in the Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1926 William Easterday Died Last Tuesday The many friends of William Easterday were shocked to learn last Tuesday that he had passed away in the hospital at Rock Springs. He has been ailing for the past few weeks, but none of his friends considered that his condition was serious, and when the news of his death was reported, it was a shock. William Wade Easterday was born at Elmont, Kansas, 1887, and at the time of his passing was nearing the fortieth milestone of his life. He was the only son of a family of eight children. His mother and five sisters survive him. He was united in marriage to Miss Della Eaves June 9, 1916, and to this union two children were born. He was a valued employee of the Signal Department of the Union Pacific Railway, and was popular with all who knew him. The remains were shipped to Topeka, Kansas where they will be interred in the family lot in the town of his childhood. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1926 Francis Schultz Accidentally Shot While Hunting Last Saturday morning Francis Schultz and William Jessup went up Telephone Canyon southwest of town, for a rabbit hunt, and when reaching a point about a mile and a half from Green River, sat down to rest, young Schultz placing his gun on a rock just below where he was sitting, when the gun began to slip. He grabbed for the gun and just as his hands encircled the muzzle of the gun, the trigger struck a rock and the gun was discharged, blowing a hole in the right side of young Schultz. William Jessup, his companion, immediately started for town for help, and when he and help returned the Schultz boy was met a half mile from the accident, endeavoring to walk to town. He was brought in and hurried to the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, but passed away Sunday afternoon. Francis was the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Schultz of this city, and was a popular boy with his companions and school mates, and this sad ending of a promising young life is deeply felt in the community. The funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon from the L. D. S. Hall. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1926 Mother of Sheriff Morton Died Last Sunday Mrs. Mary J. Pierce, mother of Sheriff A. G. Morton, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs last Sunday following an illness of seven weeks. Mary J. Pierce was born in Quebec, Canada, her parents died when she was an infant, being adopted by James and Mary Morton of Taiteville, Mo. She came to Wyoming in 1889. Married James Morton, to this union one child was born. James Morton died fifty-four years ago. She married John F. Pierce, who also passed away several years ago. The deceased has not been in the best of health for several years, and although ill, she was of a cheerful disposition that won her a host of friends, who deeply mourn her passing. The funeral was held last Tuesday, in Rock Springs from the Masonic Temple, the Order of the Eastern Star having charge of same. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1926 CARD OF THANKS Words are inadequate to fully express our appreciation of the many words of sympathy extended us, and the many kind acts performed during the illness and death of our beloved mother, and we at this time endeavor to publicly show our heartfelt appreciation of the many kind words and acts. A. G. MORTON AND FAMILY, MRS. DORA LOVE --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind during the illness, at the time of his passing, and assistance at the funeral of our beloved father, Edward Darvill. JOSEPH DARVILL, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. AREHART. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 Megeath Matron Succumbed Sunday Mrs. Lawrence Whitworth Passed Away Following Illness Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence Whitworth of Megeath, were held on Wednesday afternoon from the Church of the Holy Communion, this city. Prior to these services a short service was held from the Matt Medill home on Bridger Avenue. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal church here, officiated, and the Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Whitworth, who leaves a five weeks’ old infant, had been in failing health for several weeks, developing leakage of the heart. She was recently brought to the Wyoming General hospital here where she died last Sunday. She leaves her husband and two daughters, Joan age 5 years, and Edna, age 5 weeks. Mr. Whitworth is in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company at Megeath, acting as night mine examiner. Deceased was born in Derbyshire, England, 31 years ago. Before her marriage to Lawrence Whitworth, which took place on Dec. 2?, 191?, at ?urland, England, she was Miss Edith Bowler. In her native land she leaves a father, mother and three brothers. In December 1920 she and her husband came to Rock Springs, returning eighteen months later to England. In December 1924 they again came to this county, this time locating at Megeath where they have since resided. Her relatives, residing in Rock Springs, are Mr. and Mrs. Orme, an uncle and aunt, Sarah Ann Crofts, an aunt, and Jed and Harry Orme and Evelyn, Arthur and Percy Crofts, cousins. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 Pioneer Resident Died On Saturday Mrs. Anton DeMuillier, Resident Of This City For 41 Years, Passed Away Last Saturday; Came Here When a Child On Saturday morning last the death of Mrs. Anton DeMuillier, resident of Rock Springs for the past 41 years, occurred. Mrs. DeMuillier had been in failing health for several weeks but it was not until the last week, prior to her death, that her condition became serious. At the age of 16 years she came with her parents to Rock Springs and since that time she claimed this city as her home. She was born in Scotland, January 19, 1869 and came with her parents to America at the age of 13 years, locating at that time in Iowa where the family continued to live for three years before coming to Rock Springs. In 1885 she was married to James Milburn and to this union 10 children were born, four of whom are living. They are Mrs. John DeWester and Mrs. Lizzie Hudachko of this city, Mrs. Maggie Hatch and John Milburn of Vernal, Utah. In 1902 Mr. Milburn died and in December 1906 she again married, this time to Anton DeMuillier, who survives her. She also leaves a mother, Mrs. Mary Greenhow, one brother, James Graham and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home and with Rev. Roy Burt officiating on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT Joseph, the ten-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gossar of Bridger Avenue, died on Friday last at his home. Death was due to intestinal flu. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating and in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Besides the grief-stricken parents Joseph leaves a little sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 Visintainer Youth Victim Of “Flu” Erwin Visintainer, the little five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Visintainer, 130 I Street on No. One Hill, died at the home of his parents Monday. Two months ago Erwin was stricken with influenza. After suffering this attack he recovered sufficiently to permit him to be up from his bed, although at no time did he regain his normal condition. Two weeks ago he again was taken ill suffering a relapse from which he never recovered. Besides his father and mother Erwin leaves one brother, Otto, and four sisters, Mrs. A.L. Barker, Pia, Lena, and Edith Visintainer, all residing in Rock Springs. Funeral services were held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. S.A. Welsh conducting the service. The Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 Young Superior Girl Died Last Saturday Dorothy Mae, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Merrill of Superior, died in this city last Saturday morning after suffering for several days with complications due to an after-flu condition. She was but two and one-half years of age and was the only child of her parents. Mr. Merrill is in the employ of the Premier Coal company at Superior. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the L.D.S. Church, this city. These were attended by many friends of the Merrill family, many driving from Superior for the services. Bishop J.B. Young, assisted by Sam Ward, officiated and the Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 Little Dorothy Merrill passed away at the Wyoming General hospital on Saturday morning, after a short illness of bronchial pneumonia. The little girl was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Merrill of the Premier Coal Co.’s camp and the friends and neighbors of the parents extend much sympathy to them in their awful loss. The funeral on Monday afternoon was held from the L.D.S. meeting house at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish, thru, the columns of The Rocket, to express our most heartfelt appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us by our friends and neighbors during the recent illness and death of our little son, Edwin. These shall never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Bennett and Family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 DEATH OF RAY GRIGGS IN IOWA LAST MONDAY (Kemmerer Gazette) Report of the death of Ray Griggs was received in Kemmerer the first of the week, which proved a shock to the many friends of the young man and the Griggs family, pioneers of western Wyoming, Death was due to pneumonia, from which the young man, only 24 years of age, had suffered 8 days. Death occurred Monday morning at 7:45 o’clock. The father, Norris Griggs, was notified Saturday, that Ray was critically ill and hopes for his life were at low ebb, so in company with his other son, Percy, he left Saturday night for Thurman, Ia., home of deceased. Deceased was born and reared in the Green River Valley leaving for Iowa three years ago, where he has been conducting a store. He was married, but had no children. His wife is the sister of Mrs. Frank Davis of this city, whom he married in Omaha in November, 1922. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 19, 1926 BODY OF COOPER CHILD SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA The body of little Betty Ann Cooper, two and one-half year old daughter of Mrs. Betty Cooper, who died here on Jan. 30, was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary to Los Angeles the early part of the week where cremation took place on Wednesday. The body was accompanied by Mrs. Cooper. California is the former home of Mrs. Cooper. --- Green River Star, Feb 19, 1926 Mrs. Della Easterday has returned with her children Eldon and “Chubby” from Topeka where they went to accompany the body of Mr. Easterday, which was laid to rest in his old home town last Friday. --- Green River Star, Feb 19, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT SON A son was born to Mrs. K. V. Decker Wednesday, but the little life was spared only a few hours, when it passed away. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock. --- Green River Star, Feb 19, 1926 Mrs. Ben Westlund returned to her home in Washington Tuesday. She was called to this county last month to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Carrie Young, who passed away two weeks ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 26, 1926 Mrs. Castle Passed Away Wednesday Death Follows Illness Of Many Months Duration; Was Mother of Local Teacher Following an illness of several months’ duration, Mrs. Molly I. Castle, mother of Miss Margaret Castle, principle of Lowell School, this city, passed away here Wednesday noon. Her death was not wholly unexpected although, at times during the last few days, she would improve noticeably but the following day might suffer a relapse. Mrs. Castle had lived in Rock Springs for the past two and one-half years, coming here and remaining with her daughter who at that time became a member of the city’s teaching personnel. For the last year and a half she has been in failing health and unable, most of the time, to leave her home. She was nearly 70 years of age and a native of Missouri. She was a cousin of Mrs. Catherine Warinner of this city. Miss Castle left Tuesday evening with the body for the old home in Sedalia, Mo., where on Sunday afternoon funeral services will be held from the Firs Christian Church, the church in which Mrs. Castle had been an active member prior to the time of failing health. Interment will be in Sedalia in the family plot. En route to Sedalia Miss Castle will be joined in Kansas City by a brother, who resides in California, and upon reaching her destination by two sisters coming from the east. Miss Castle expects to return to Rock Springs the latter part of next week and again take up her duties at the Lowell School. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 26, 1926 MEGEATH YOUTH TO BE BURIED NEXT SUNDAY Funeral services for Cecil Glen Heiner, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ida Heiner of Megeath, will be held next Sunday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary at two o’clock. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church will officiate. The child was the victim of intestinal flue with which he had been ill for two weeks. He passed away at the home of his parents Wednesday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 26, 1926 Bingham Slide Victim Buried Here Son Of Local Residents Was Killed In Recent Snow Slide In Utah The snowslide at Bingham, Utah, last week which claimed more than 30 victims in the little mining camp, became more of a reality to the city of Rock Springs on Sunday last when the body of Rudolph Matson, a Rock Springs boy who was a victim of the slide, arrived here for interment. Young Matson left here about three and one-half years ago and since that time had been residing, continuously, in Bingham, where he was employed in the copper mines. He was 28 years of age and was born in Rock Springs. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Matson who reside at 502½ Second Street, and it was in this city that he received his public school education. Members of his immediate family, besides the father and mother, are five brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Ivor, who resides in Florida, Ainer of Portland, Ore., Vestor, Arho and Raino of this city. The sisters are Mrs. Louis Larson and Melba Matson, also of Rock Springs. The two brothers not residing here were unable to attend last Sunday’s services. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held last Sunday afternoon from the Finnish church on Second Street. Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist church and John Kiviaho officiated. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 26, 1926 INFANT DIES Francis Aguilar, the two-months and 20-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Aguilar of Megeath, died yesterday at noon at the family home, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Friday) from the Rogan Mortuary, at three o’clock. Interment will be in the local cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 26, 1926 Sad Death Of Small Girl At Megeath Sun. Evelyn, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. William Reid of Megeath, died at the home of her parents last Sunday afternoon. She was the granddaughter of Mrs. Matt Muir of this city, and also had many other relatives here who received the report of her passing with a shock. The little girl was born in Rock Springs October 3, 1918, being at the time of her death 7 years, 4 months and 18 days of age. She had been ill for several days suffering with influenza. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Matt Muir, 310 Walnut Street, at one-thirty o’clock and from the Congregational Church at two o’clock. Rev. E.L. Anderson, minister, officiated and the Rogan Mortuary was in charge. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 26, 1926 Dunham Youth Was Summoned To Beyond Funeral services for Cleveland Dunham, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Dunham, well known residents of the Green River valley, who reside at Hilmont, were held last Sunday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist Church officiated. A ladies’ quartette composed of Mrs. A.L. McCurtain, Mrs. Fadie Hawks, Mrs. D. Powell and Dr. Lethe Morrison, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. K.R. Hamilton, sang “Abide With Me” and “Asleep In Jesus.” Four weeks ago Cleveland was brought to the Wyoming General hospital here by his mother who remained with him during the entire time. His illness and death was due to pneumonia. From the beginning his illness was considered of a serious nature, but at times he rallied and much hope was held for him, especially two days prior to his death. He passed away early Saturday morning. He was 12 years of age and the oldest of four children. While in the city Mrs. Dunham was a guest of Mrs. J.C. Swanstrom, a former Green River valley resident, at her home on No. One Hill, and City Attorney and Mrs. Fred W. Johnson, Mr. Dunham being a cousin of Mr. Johnson. Mr. Dunham arrived here Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dunham left Sunday evening for Big Piney where interment occurred on Tuesday in the family plot in the Big Piney cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 26, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our hearty thanks to the many friends in Green River for their liberal sympathy and help in the recent death of our son Francis, and for the many beautiful flowers contributed. Mr. and Mrs. Max Schultz and family. --- Green River Star, Feb 26, 1926 Mrs. O. W. Jessen was called to Roy, Utah Tuesday owing to the death of her father. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 John A. Becker Dies The death of John A. Becker came as a shock to the community of Rock Springs, where he had lived for five years and to the Union Pacific family, particularly the Engineering staff, it brought a sense of tremendous loss. Mr. Becker had been ailing for some time and had gone to the hospital in Salt Lake City where surgeons performed a successful operation. When he was considered out of danger Mrs. Becker and her two daughters returned to Rock Springs, only to be recalled by a message telling that pneumonia had developed following an attack of the prevalent flu. John A. Becker was born on February 8th, 1883, in Ashton, Iowa, and moved, with his parents, to Hastings, Minnesota, when he was n ine years old. He was graduated from the Hastings High School and then entered the University of Minnesota where he took up two years of his engineering course. Later, after some practical experience in the field, he went to the University of Iowa, from which school he was graduated with the degree of Engineer of Mines. He came west and was married on September 8th, 1914, to Miss Ethel Coffey of Denver at the Church of St. Francis de Sales. He worked in the metal mines of the Cripple Creek, Breckenridge and Leadville districts of Colorado, coming to Rock Springs in October, 1920. He was a faithful member of the South Side Catholic Church and a charter member of the Rock Springs’ Knights of Columbus, having joined the Knights in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Father S.A. Welsh at the South Side Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 2nd, at ten o’clock and again at the home of Mrs. Becker’s mother, South Franklin Street, Denver, by Reverend Father O’Harron, priest of the St. Francis parish, after which he was laid to rest in beautiful Mount Olivet in Denver. Besides his wife and two little daughters, Lucille, aged eight, and Aileen, aged four, Mr. Becker is survived by his father, George Becker, of Hastings, Minnesota, two brothers and three sisters. He was a quiet, home-loving man, and to his wife and two beautiful little daughters who were the objects of his care and devotion, we offer our heartfelt sympathy in their very sad bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 Mrs. Mary Pierce Gone Mrs. Mary Pierce, one of Rock Springs’ pioneer mothers, has passed on, at the age of seventy-two years, after an extended illness. She underwent an operation at Wyoming General Hospital and, while at first the operation seemed to have been successful, her advanced age was against a complete recovery and she sank. Mrs. Pierce was born in Quebec, Canada, in 1854 and came to Taitsville, Missouri, when she was just a child. She married James Morton in Missouri and was the mother of Al. G. Morton, sheriff of Sweetwater County. Later she married Frank Pierce who was , when he died in 1912, Outside Foreman at No. 8 Mine, Rock Springs, and who will be remembered by all the Old Timers as one of the very early employes of The Union Pacific Coal Company. Known and loved throughout the County, the death of Mrs. Pierce brought a sadness to the community. Funeral services were in charge of the Order of the Eastern Star and were held from the Masonic Temple with Reverend Emmet Abraham officiating. Pallbearers were Charles Outsen, John L. Dykes, William Golliher, Judge D.G. Thomas, Bob Muir and Elmer Moffitt, all friends of the deceased and her husband in the early days. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 Superior The many friends of Mr. Fred Tague and family, of Superior, extend to the family their sympathy, Mrs. Tague having died at the Wyoming General Hospital, January 24th, after an illness of two weeks. A good wife and loving mother, her death brings much sorrow. A husband and three daughters are left to mourn her loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 Superior Mrs. Dude Baxter and two little daughters left for Idaho on Saturday, January 23rd. Mrs. Baxter was called to St. Anthony by the death of her brother-in-law. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 Superior We were saddened at the word from the Rock Springs hospital about the death of the Merill baby. The entire community extends deepest sympathies to the family. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 Winton Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanks were called to Rock Springs Tuesday, January 26th, on account of the death of Mr. E.A. Oliver, father of Mrs. Hanks. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Mar 1926 Winton Chas. Wiggett was called to Colorado during the month by the death of his mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 Pioneer Resident Called To Beyond Mrs. Alexander Angelovich Passed Away Last Saturday; Had Been Rock Springs Resident for 29 Years Mrs. Alexander Angelovich died early last Saturday morning at her home, 306 Sixth Street, East Flat. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 29 years and was the daughter of Mrs. William Parcymieso, also of this city. Mrs. Angelovich had been in failing health for several weeks, the cause of her fatal illness being due to complications. Before her marriage she was Catherine Bartus and was born in Poland. She was 46 years of age at the time of her death. At the age of 17 years she left Poland and came to the United States, coming at that time directly to Rock Springs where she later married Alexander Angelovich and where she since resided. Besides her husband she leaves five children to mourn her comparatively early passing. The are Mrs. Mary Halsey, Mrs. Robert Gayla, Josphine Steve and John Angelovich, all residing here with the exception of Mrs. Gayla who lives in Connecticut. Also, her mother, step-father and six sisters survive, Mr. and Mrs. William Parcymieso, Mrs. John Chokie, Mrs. John Miska, Mrs. R.R. Ward, Mrs. Rose Pappas, Miss Victoria Bartus and Miss Sophia Parcymieso, all of Rock Springs excepting Mrs. Ward, who lives in Kansas City. Funeral services were held from the family home on Sixth Street Wednesday morning followed by services from the North Side Roman Catholic church at 10 o’clock, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Anton Schiffrer officiating. These were attended by many friends of the Angelovich family. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 Death Ends Many Years’ Residence Mrs. Sarah Williams Passed Away Last Tuesday; Had Been Resident Here For 43 Years The death on Tuesday, shortly after noon, of Mrs. Sarah Williams, which occurred at her home, 127 M Street, this city, marked the passing of another pioneer resident as she had resided continuously in Rock Springs since 1883. For 43 years she watched the city grow from a mere hamlet to its present size. Although nearing her 75th birth anniversary Mrs. Williams’ death was unexpected. For the past two weeks she complained of not feeling well but at no time was she forced to take her bed for any length of time. The sudden change of Tuesday was due to an acute heart condition. A unique phase of Mrs. Williams’ life in Rock Springs was that 43 years ago she came here and located in the home on M Street, and herein the same house she continued to live until the day she died. She was born in Wales nearly 75 years ago. Before leaving there she was united in marriage to William Williams and there five children were born to this union. In 1883 she and her children came to America, Mr. Williams having come earlier. Her husband preceded her in death 13 years ago. In the early days in Rock Springs she became a member of the Degree of Honor Lodge and was at the time of her death, so far as is known, the only member in the city. She leaves five children. They are Mrs. Dave Jones, Mrs. William Morrow, Mrs. Fred Traher, William and Ben Williams. All reside in Rock Springs with the exception of the latter who is now in Florida and who, because of the distance, was unable to attend today’s services. She also leaves 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, of which she was an active member. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiated and the Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT An infant child, passing away shortly after birth yesterday, of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gunyan, 500 Center Street, will be buried this afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. Mr. Gunyan is foreman of the Southern Wyoming Electric Company here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 Mrs. Robert Gayla of Connecticut and Mrs. R. R. ward of Kansas City, arrived in the city the early part of the week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Angelovich, here Wednesday, the former a daughter and the latter a sister of Mrs. Angelovich. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 Manila, Utah, Matron Passed Away Here The death of Mrs. Charles Workman of Manila, Utah, occurred at the Wyoming General hospital here at ten o’clock last Sunday evening. Mrs. Workman had been a patient in the local institution but one day, having been brought here from her ranch home near Manila, last Saturday. She was 24 year of age and was a sister of Mrs. Dave Hopkins, Mrs. Julia Allen and John Tolton, of Rock Springs. Another sister, Mrs. John Searle of Manila, and a brother, Wilford Tolton of San Francisco, arrived here after her death and accompanied the body to Manila. Besides her husband she leaves four small children. The funeral cortege left Tuesday noon, from the Rogan Mortuary, for Manila, accompanied by Mr. Workman and Mrs. Workman’s brothers and sisters, also, Mr. Dave Hopkins. Funeral services were held Wednesday and interment at Manila. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 Japanese Infant Dead Katsuyo Hattori, a three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. Hattori, of Reliance, passed away at the home of her parents early Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary on Wednesday afternoon and interment was in the Japanese section of the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 5, 1926 CARD OF THANKS Through the columns of the press we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to all who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our little daughter, both in Rock Springs and at Megeath. Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, Mrs. Matt Muir and family, Andrew Reid. --- Green River Star, Mar 5, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hedding were called to Omaha Sunday night owing to the death of Mr. Hedding’s father. --- Green River Star, Mar 5, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Norris returned to Green River the first of the week from California, where they were called by the death of Mr. Norris’ sister. --- Green River Star, Mar 5, 1926 Frank Schofield made an extra trip in from Manila Tuesday, with his mail truck to take the body of Mrs. Charles Workman down to her home town for burial. Mrs. Workman died at the hospital in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Mar 12, 1926 Mrs. Reed Brough and her brothers, Victor and Alvin Eschied were called to Logan this week by the death of their father. Mr. Brough also accompanied them. --- Green River Star, Mar 12, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Ashel Heninger got home the last part of last week from Ogden where they spent some time, after the death of Mr. Heninger’s brother. --- Green River Star, Mar 12, 1926 Mark Morarity was called to Kansas early in the week, owing to the death of his father. --- Green River Star, Mar 12, 1926 WIFE OF A. D. HOSKINS DIES IN DENVER A great many local friends of Mrs. A. D. Hoskins, wife of A. D. Hoskins, of Kemmerer, and former State Treasurer, were deeply grieved to learn of her sudden death in Denver Sunday. During Mr. Hoskins’ term as state treasurer he was compelled by his duties as a member of the state board of charities and reform to make frequent official visits and on many occasions he was accompanied by Mrs. Hoskins, so that she made a circle of warm friends throughout the state. Mrs. Hoskins was a very lovable character and was one of the leaders in all good work in her home town of Kemmerer where she had resided for many years. She was devoted to her home and yet found time for church and charitable work and was at all times untiring in her efforts to make the world better and brighter for others. She will be sorely missed in her home town where she leaves a record of noble and unselfish life. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 19, 1926 Aged Mexican Lady Was Summoned Wed. The death of Mrs. Lucie Fisher, who resided at 213 Euclid Avenue, this city, occurred early Wednesday morning, following an illness of several weeks duration due to a dropsical condition. Deceased was born in Mexico and was 72 years of age. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past ten years. She leaves one son, Candido Fisher, who lives here. Funeral services will be held from the South Side Roman Catholic church Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 19, 1926 Old Timer Of This City Died In Utah Word was received in Rock Springs this afternoon (Friday) of the death of Alexander Spence, 77, which occurred this morning in Wellsville, Utah. Spence was one of the pioneers of the Rock Springs community, having been one of the first to assist in opening up No. 1 mine here. After residing here for many years, he moved to Wellsville, Utah, 15 years ago. He is a brother of Charles Spence, who passed away here two years ago. At that time Alexander Spence came to Rock Springs and delivered the sermon at the funeral of his brother. County Assessor Charles Spence, a nephew of the deceased, will leave this evening for Wellsville, to attend the funeral services there on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 19, 1926 Dines Miner Was Stricken At Work Robert Wilson, miner residing at Dines, died suddenly Wednesday, shortly after noon, while at work in the Dines mine. Apoplexy was given as the cause of death. To his fellow workers Mr. Wilson had complained for several days of not feeling well and that at times he experienced spells of dizziness. Mr. Wilson and his family had lived at Dines only seven months, coming here at that time from Louisville, Colorado, their former home, where he was prominent in mining circles. He was born in Colorado and at the time of his death was 57 years, 6 months and 15 days of age. He leaves a wife and a son, Claude. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home, 138 South Front Street, last evening, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and the son, to the old home in Louisville for services and interment. --- Green River Star, Mar 19, 1926 Mrs. Alfred Haydock was called last Friday to Tooele, Utah, owing to the death of her oldest brother, Mr. Harry Williams. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Martha Babby, who has been visiting here for the past few weeks. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 26, 1926 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services for Helen Marie, the four day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Konstantine Uizenski of Sweetwater, were held yesterday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. Burial was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 26, 1926 Love Of A Mother Was Triumphant Body Of Son, Who Died Here Sent To Steubenville, Ohio; Young Man Victim Of Heart Trouble Mother Love, that cardinal virtue, foundation of all that is good in this world, was exemplified in Rock Springs this week, reaching from far-way Steubenville, Ohio, where tomorrow, a devoted and bereaved mother will receive all that is mortal of her youthful son, who died at the local hospital last Sunday. Steven Grezadacho, a young man of 25 years, penniless and without friends, making his way as best he could eastward—to his mother—in Steubenville, O., after trying his fortune in the much flaunted and overdone California without success, became ill when he reached the high altitude of Wyoming, and his heart failed. He applied to the local officials for assistance, and they at once directed him to Dr. E.S. Lauzer, county physician, who at once realized the seriousness of the condition of the young man and ordered him to the Wyoming General hospital. This was last Friday. Sunday he succumbed to his affliction. Mortician Ace took charge of the body and communicated with his mother, who at once wired that she was poverty-stricken, and couldn’t pay the transportation charges for the body to be sent home, the shrine the youth was seeking when death overtook him. A little later, however, a wire was received, inquiring concerning the charges of the undertaker and the express charges for the shipment. After a few wires had been transmitted back and forth, the undertaker was notified to ship the body, as the money had been raised—presumably from sympathizers of the bereaved mother. The body was shipped to Steubenville yesterday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 26, 1926 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services for the three day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Karg were held from the home of Mrs. Karg’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crofts at Number Six, last Monday afternoon. Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational Church officiated. The infant passed away on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 26, 1926 PNEUMONIA FATAL TO MEGEATH YOUTH George, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Aguilar, residents of Megeath, passed away yesterday at the family home following a brief illness from pneumonia. Deceased, a high school lad in the Rock Springs schools, was popular with his fellow students and teachers. He became ill Saturday following an ordinary cold, and soon his case was diagnosed as dread pneumonia, which rapidly sapped his strength, until the end which came about 3 o’clock yesterday. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Welsh, priest in charge. The funeral cortege will leave the Rogan Mortuary for the church shortly before that time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 26, 1926 Outside Accident Fatal To Employee Another mine accident occurred at Reliance Tuesday noon, resulting in the death, fifteen minutes later, of Chris Eccel, miner. The accident occurred on the outside of the mine on the weighing scale when Eccel, who was attempting to pinch a car back on the scale to re-weigh, was struck by two approaching cars running wild. Co-workers attempted to call to Eccel but owing to a strong wind was unable to attract his attention. Eccel was a native of Tyrol, Italy, and was 34 years old, he had resided at Reliance for the past four years. He leaves a wife and three children. At the time of his death he was employed at the mine as pit-car repairer. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the home in Reliance, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. Deceased was a member of the L.D.S. church. Burial was in Mountain View. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1926 Re-marked Grave on Old Cherokee Trail Wyoming is indebted to Doctor Grace Hebard of the University of Wyoming for much of the research work that has uncovered the historic spots of the state—and, too, for large contributions to the task of making a permanent record of its history. In the printed story of the marking of the Oregon Trail and the Bozeman Trail by the Wyoming Oregon Trail Commission, of which Hebard was secretary, we have one paragraph that is of especial interest to us in Rock Springs. It tells that: “About forty-five miles south of Rock Springs on the “Old Cherokee Trail” there is a grave of a young woman who went over the road in the early days, a member of one of the cross-country caravans. The emigrants placed a rough piece of sandstone with an inscription over the grave. Time and weather almost obliterated the inscription but Mr. Robert Ramsey, Jr., secured a new stone and re-inscribed the data form the old stone, and place the marker on the forgotten grave. For over twenty-five years this family has taken flowers to the lonely grave on each Decoration Day.” The original stone and the replacement read: 1834 1852 In Memory of Malinda J. Armstrong Died August 18, 1952 Mr. Robert Ramsey, through whose ranch the old trail passes and who has re-marked this grave, is a brother of Mrs. Charles Outsen of Rock Springs and is well known in the southern part of the state. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1926 Mrs. Robert Cardwell Passes On The death of Mrs. Robert Cardwell at her home on Monday, March 15, 1926, at 10 A.M., cast a gloom over the entire community which time alone will dispel. Mrs. Cardwell (Aunt Anna, as she was affectionately called by all who knew her) had been a patient sufferer from diabetes for a period of three years, and through it all was cheerful and uncomplaining, always maintaining that kind lovable disposition that endeared her to all fortunate enough to know her. Mrs. Cardwell was born in Worcester, N.Y., May 29th, 1875, moving with her parents to Eldon, Iowa, in early childhood, where she received her education and became a teacher in the public schools of that state. In the year 1900 she accepted a position as teacher in the Hanna Schools, where she taught until the year 1901, when she met and married Robert Cardwell, who at that time was ane mploye of the Coal Company in the Store Department. Making their home in Hanna until the year 1904, they then moved to their ranch sixty miles north of Hanna, where they remained until the year 1920, at which time Uncle Bob accepted employment with the Company again in the capacity of Tenement Inspector, when they again made Hanna their home. Aunt Anna was a devout Christian, affiliating with the Presbyterian Church in early childhood in Iowa. There being no church of that denomination in Hanna, she became and active worker in the M.E. Church and funeral services ere held there at 8:45 A.M., Thursday, March 18th, Rev. Wright officiating. [missing line] took place in the Laramie Cemetery. Deceased was one of the most beloved women of Hanna and the love and esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings and the many relatives and friends that attended the remains to their last resting place. Hanna Temple No. 5, Pythian Sisters, of which order deceased was an active member, held their burial services at the house on Wednesday evening, and attended the regular Church services on Thursday in a body. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss, a devoted husband, two sons, Henry and Roy Cardwell of Pedro, Wyoming, one brother, Dewitt Bostwick of Eldon, Iowa, three sisters, Mrs. Inoa McMillan of Laramie, Wyo., Mrs. Chas. Friday of Ft. Collins, Colo., Mrs. Eva Torrence of Ely, Nev., all excepting Mrs. Torrence and Dewitt Bostwick being in attendance at the funeral. Out of town relatives of Mr. Cardwell attending the funeral were Mrs. Sarah Higgenbottom, sister, Ohio, Mrs. Wm. West, Laramie, Mrs. Henry Cardwell, daughter, Pedro, Wyo., Mr. Logan Higgenbottom, Brigham City, Utah, nephew, Mrs. Jane Higgenbottom West, niece, Shoshoni, Ida., Jack Mosbrove, Rawlins and Robert Mosgrove and wife, Glens Ferry, Idaho, nephews. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Uncle Bob and the other elatives in their sorrow. The passing of this beloved woman leaves a void in the community charitable and social affairs that cannot be filled. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1926 Winton The death of Evelyn, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reid of Winton, occurred on Sunday afternoon, February 21st, at the home of her parents after a two weeks illness from intestinal flu. Born in Rock Springs October 3, 1918, her short life had been full of happiness and she had brought sunshine into the lives of all who knew her. In the hearts of her friends her place can never be filled. Funeral services were held at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Mat Muir of Rock Springs to the Congregational church on Thursday afternoon, February 25th, Reverend C.L. Anderson officiating. Beautiful flowers surrounded the little casket, schoolmates sending lovely tributes. The church was filled with sorrowing friends who followed to Mountain View Cemetery where she was laid to rest. The deepest sympathy of their many friends goes out ot the bereaved parents in their great loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1926 Winton The prevalent influenza has taken a sad toll from Winton in the death of some of the brightest and fairest of the children. Francis the three months old son of Mr. and Mar. Agrular died at the family home on Thursday, February 25th, after a short attack of influenza. The family has the sympathy of many friends in their sad loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1926 Winton Cecil Glen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hiner of Winton, whose death occurred at the home of his parents on Wednesday morning, February 24th, from heart trouble following flu, was born at Superior, April 4th, 1923, and was not quite three years old. His parents are well known in this section and have many friends who sorrow with them in the loss of the baby of the family who was so dearly loved. Besides his parents, he leaves three sisters and four brothers to mourn his death. The funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary, Sunday afternoon, February 28th. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 9, 1926 DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE HARRIS Beloved Wife of Deputy Sheriff Called To Reward Monday Early last Monday it became generally known over the city that Mrs. Margaret Griffiths Harris, wife of Deputy Sheriff George Harris, had passed away at the Wyoming General hospital at seven o’clock that morning. Friends of the Harris and Griffiths families were immeasurably shocked upon receiving the report, although it had been known that on Thursday of last week she had undergone a serious major operation. One year ago, almost to the very day, Mrs. Harris first became ill. From the beginning her condition was known to be of a serious nature, and that an operation was pending. While her death did not occur until the fifth day after the operation, she failed to recover from its effects. Mrs. Harris was the daughter of County Commissioner William Griffiths and was born in the city June 16, 1887. Her mother preceded her to the Great Beyond 22 years ago. She received her early education in the schools of Rock Springs and later at the Sacred Heart Academy in Ogden, Utah. On March 17, 1900 she was united in marriage to George Harris of Rock Springs, and to this union two children were born, Mary and Jack, both of whom with their father survive. Mary is 14 years of age and Jack is 12 years. Besides her immediate family she leaves her father, two sisters, Mrs. Matt Anderson and Mrs. James V. MacDonald; four brothers, William J., George, Harry and Dave, all residing here Funeral Wednesday Funeral services were held from her father’s home on South Front Street Wednesday afternoon with Leo Wildermuth, funeral director, in charge, and Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. The ritualistic service for the dead of the Episcopal Church was said. The rector used as his text First Corinthians 15:19; “If in this life only we have hope in Christ we are of all men most miserable,” continuing, he followed closely the thought of the Easter message, that of the Resurrection. A trio, composed of Mrs. C.N. Bell, Mrs. A.L. McCurtain and John Ramsay, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Mary Morris, sang “Abide With Me,” “lead Kindly Light” and “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Pallbearers were Al Morten, Matt McCourt, and Chris Jessen, of Green River, Sam Ramsay, Dominik Berta and Martin Knudsen, of this city. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. The services on Wednesday were largely attended, there being many who were unable to gain entrance to the home and who remained without, both on the street and in cars, the latter lining both sides of South Front Street from the Griffiths home to B Street. There was an exceptional array of flowers, it being necessary to charter an additional truck for transporting them to Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 9, 1926 FALL FROM HAY STACK FATAL C. Menkiney, Rancher, Lost Footing, Skull Fractured Chester Menkiney, resident of Rock Springs and adjacent community for the past 17 yeas, met death suddenly Sunday afternoon last while at work on the Miller ranch, 18 miles south of this city. Death was due to a fractured skull sustained when the unfortunate man lost his footing and slipped from the top of a haystack on which he was working. Death was instantaneous. Celeste Menkiney was born in Tyrol, Italy, in 1881, and came to this country when he was 28 years of age, being at the time of his death 45 years. He was unmarried. He was a rancher by occupation and was well known in ranching circles in Sweetwater county. For several years prior to his present work, he was in the employ of the old Ramsay ranch on Trout Creek south of Rock Springs. Always faithfulness to his duties made him a dependable employee. He was a brother of the late Frank Menkiney, who, seven years ago, met a most tragic death here while crossing the Union Pacific railroad tracks. He was also a brother of John and Dave Menkiney, both of whom reside here. He was an active member of the Andrea Hoffer Society. Funeral Services Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home of John Menkiney, 214 M Street, at two o’clock, and from the South Side Roman Catholic Church at 2:30, with the Rogan Mortuary in charge and Rev. S.A. Welsh, officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 9, 1926 YOUNG MATRON GOES TO REWARD Untimely Death Martha Blair Utzinger Last Monday Mrs. Martha Blair Utzinger, wife of Henry Utziner Jr., died at her home here, 615 C Street, Monday, after an illness extending over a period of seven months. Stricken at that time Mrs. Utzinger’s condition gradually became serious. During the winter her husband took her to California in hopes that a lower altitude and warmer climate would prove beneficial. As the result was not what was desired she was brought back to Rock Springs, but not until all within the power of human ingenuity had been done in her behalf. She came from an old pioneer family of Rock Springs, the John Blair family. Her father, a brother of the late Archie Blair, still survives, but who at this time is at an age which is usually not allotted. Her mother passed away fourteen months ago and it is now perceptible that her failing health dates back to that time. Brief Sketch Of Life Martha Blair Utzinger was born Jan. 22, 1892 at the Blair home, 102 Second Street, which still continues to be the home of her father, Rock Springs. At the time of her death she was 34 years, 2 months and 13 days of age. She attended the city schools, graduating from the local high school. She was also a graduate of the Normal Training School of the Wyoming State University, Laramie, and attended Colorado State Teachers College at Greeley. After completing her advanced education she became employed as a teacher in the Rock Springs schools and taught in the Washington school prior to her marriage in 1919. On May 14, 1919 she married Henry Utzinger Jr., and to this union two children were born, Clara Blair and David LeRoy Utzinger. Those left to mourn her passing are the husband and two children, her aged father, two brothers, John Blair Jr., and Edmund B. Blair. She was a member of the Women’s Benefit Association, Rock Springs Review Number six. Funeral Held Yesterday The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the First Baptist Church, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Rev. S.D. Pyle delivered the eulogy. There were many friends of the Blair and Utzinger families in attendance. A ladies quintette consisting of Mrs. A.L. McCurtain, Mrs. Arthur Henkle, Mrs. J.V. McClellan, Mrs. D. Powell and Mrs. William Traher, with Mrs. W.E. Wood at the piano sang, “We Would See Jesus,” “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” and “Rock of Ages.” There was an abundance of flowers, which was a marked tribute to Mrs. Utzinger’s life in this community. Pallbearers were C.N. Bell, G.L. Walker, Sam Ramsay, Ira Dean, Victor Facinelli and D.D. Spani. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Green River Star, Apr 9, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Holmes received the sad intelligence Sunday that their daughter Mrs. Stevens had passed away at her home in Waltonburg, Colorado. --- Green River Star, Apr 9, 1926 Mrs. George Harris, youngest daughter of County Commissioner Wm. Griffiths passed away in the Wyoming General Hospital, at Rock Springs, Sunday and was laid to rest in the Rock Springs cemetery Wednesday, a large number from Green River attending. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 16, 1926 WAS RESIDENT FOR 39 YEARS Mrs. Margaret Hodge Called To Reward Monday Mrs. Margaret Paterson Hodge, resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.L. Webster, 415 Soulsby Avenue, at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning. Death was due to septicaemia resulting in an illness of short duration. Owing to the fact that more than one-half of Mrs. Hodge’s life of 70 years, 4 months and 12 days was spent in Rock Springs, where she was active, a month other things, in lodge work, she was well known throughout the city and it was with keen regret that her friends and acquaintances learned of her death. Her father and mother, the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Paterson, resided in this city during the 70’s. For a quarter of a century she had been an active member in three of the city’s secret organizations, namely, the Women’s Benefit Association, Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Royal Neighbors. Was Born In England Margaret Paterson was born in Durham County, England, in 1855. When but nine years of age she came with her parents to America settling first in Pennsylvania. Here she grew to womanhood and in 1971, at Sharon, she married Stephen Stewart, who died in 1880. Four children were born to this union. They are Mrs. M.L. Webster of Rock Springs, Mrs. H.H. Edgar of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. William Thompson of Thermopolis, Wyo., Mrs. Alva Burkhart of Woodward, Iowa. In 1881 she married Frank Hodge at Boone, Iowa, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. H.M. Elliott of Susanville, Calif., and John Hodge. Besides her six children she leaves 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Of her parents immediate family Mrs. Hodge leaves five sisters, three of whom reside here, and two brothers. They are Mrs. Sarah Sheddon, Mrs. Alice Kierle and Mrs. Joseph Iredale, of Rock Springs; Mrs. Elizabeth Phipps of Boone, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Dugan and George W. Paterson of Woodward, Iowa; and Thomas A. Paterson of Faith, S.D. Funeral Yesterday Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Webster home, 415 Soulsby Avenue, attended by a large number of relatives, many of whom were from without the city, and friends. The floral tributes were many, Leo Wildermuth, funeral director, was in charge and Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church, officiated. The eulogy, delivered by Rev. Roy Burt, was from the text Psalm 91:15. This entire Psalm was a favorite part of the Scriptures of Mrs. Hodge. The text was: “He shall call upon me and I will answer him; I will be with Him in trouble; I will deliver Him and honor Him.” A mixed quartet, composed of Mrs. C.N. Bell, Mrs. Art Henkel, Charles Crofts and William Ace, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Mary Morris, sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “Sometime We’ll Understand” and “The Christian’s Goodnight.” Pallbearers were George Paterson, Ralph Paterson, Roy Sather, Hans Hansen, Charles Sheddon and Donald Sheddon. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 16, 1926 Death Of Young Superior Miner Silvvio Magagna, miner of Superior, passed away at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday morning last. He had been a patient at the local institution for two weeks, suffering with complications due to kidney trouble. Magagna was 29 years of age and had resided at Superior for the past six months. He was an Austrian by birth and was unmarried. He has relatives, including brothers and sisters residing in Pennsylvania, in which state he lived before coming to Wyoming. While living in the east he became a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Redmen Lodge. At the time of his death he was in good standing in both of these organizations. Funeral services were held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. S.A. Welsh officiated. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 16, 1926 MINERS REQUESTED TO ATTEND LEE FUNERAL A general call for all members of organized labor in Rock Springs district to attend the funeral of Thomas M. Lee, prominent in labor circles for years, who died at the home of his daughter last Tuesday morning. Services will be held at the Rogan funeral parlors Saturday at 2 p.m. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 16, 1926 SUDDEN DEATH OF THOMAS LEE President of Local 2293 Victim Heart Trouble Tuesday Thomas M. Lee, president of Local No. 2293, M.W. of A., which includes Union Pacific Coal Co., mines Nos. 2 and 7, passed away suddenly at 5 a.m. Tuesday, shortly after he had arisen from his bed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Williams, at No. 4, in this city. The report was a shock to the many friends of the family, especially in labor circles, where deceased has been an active worker and participant in all its activities for many years. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Lee came to Rock Springs in 1910. He had been a miner nearly all his life. He was born near Topeka, Kan., in 1868. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Ralph and Fred, twins, 26 years of age, and Wesley, 20; the three daughters are Mrs. Peterson of Lark, Utah; Mrs. Severs of Denver, and Mrs. Ada Williams, wife of the Rock Springs baseball pitcher, who resides here. His wife passed away many years ago. The death of Mr. Lee was very sudden. He had never complained of illness prior to his death. He arose at 5 a.m., as was his custom, and suddenly reeled and fell, death being immediate. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Rogan Mortuary, and interment will be locally. The loss of Mr. Lee will be seriously felt in labor circles, where he was prominent. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 16, 1926 Wealthy Local Man A Suicide With the arrival in Rock Springs the latter part of last week, of Henry Severs, the information became general that his brother, John Severs, for 30 years a resident of the local mining district, had, during a period of despondency over his health, committed a rash act, resulting in his death at Soda Springs. He was 62 years of age. Deceased had undergone an operation a short time prior to his rash act, and was believed to be on the road to rapid recovery when he took his own life. Deceased worked at No. 10 mine as a fireman in the boiler room. Of late he had been ill, and had made several trips elsewhere to get relief, including a trip to Thermopolis. Through his frugality, he had saved a competence, owning property on J street, and having a cash bank account, according to report of over $12,000, all of which goes to the brother, who is in the city at present settling the estate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 16, 1926 Well-Known Miner Goes To Reward Funeral services were held last Sunday at Hanna for Charles H. Brook, which were attended by the entire membership of Rock Springs Lodge No. 24, F. & A.M., eighteen in number. Deceased was a charter member of the local lodge. Mr. Brook passed away at his home in Hanna April 5, the remains being held six days before the funeral that his only daughter, Mrs. Lela Jones of Norristown, Pa., could attend. Besides his daughter, deceased is survived by his widow. At one time he worked at No. 8 mine, Rock Springs, and later was in charge of the stables. He was born in Louisa county, Va., March 7, 1860, coming west when a young man. He was always held in high esteem by all who knew him. Burial was in Hanna. At a meeting of the local F. & A.M. lodge, the charter was ordered draped for 30 days in memory of the departed member, who was always active in the affairs of the organization. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 23, 1926 Pioneer Of City Goes To Reward Rock Springs again lost one of its long time residents in the death of Richard Lewis Sr., which occurred Sunday last shortly before noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.E. Harvey on K Street. Owing to his more than four score of years death was due to complications, incident to old age. Mr. Lewis had resided here for the past 39 years, continuously with the exception of six years which he spent in the farming districts of Canada. He was widely known, especially in mining circles and was a member of the Union Pacific Coal Company Old Timer’s Association. One year ago a son, William C. Lewis who at that time was County Clerk of Sweetwater County, died and since then it was known to the immediate family that his health was gradually failing. He was born in Leeds, England, Nov. 8th, 1839. Sixty-five years ago in Durham County, England, he married Elizabeth Barrow and to this union ten children were born, four of whom survive. His wife passed away in June 1912. In 1880 the family came to the United States locating at that time in Ohio but in 1887 coming on to Rock Springs. The four children who survive are Mrs. M.E. Harvey, Richard and Ben Lewis of Rock Springs and Mrs. William Greet of Chicago. Funeral services were held from the home of Mrs. Harvey, 149 K Street, Wednesday afternoon in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 23, 1926 Chinese Cemetery To Be Moved Soon Block 72 of the City Cemetery has been allotted to the local Chinese Association as the place of burial for the bodies of their countrymen now interred at the old No. Five grave yard. Block 27 is in the southeast corner of the cemetery. Many of the men whose bodies will be exhumed and moved to the new resting place lost their lives in the historical Chinese riot which occurred in Rock Springs in 1885. About twenty bodies will be moved. The block was transferred to Leo Wing of this city, who appeared before the city council Monday to petition for an allotment in behalf of the Chinese Association. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 23, 1926 Funeral Services for a Superior Matron Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Congleton of Superior were held at the Rogan Mortuary, this city, Sunday afternoon last. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church, officiating. Mrs. Congleton was brought to Rock Springs from her home three days prior to her death and placed in the Wyoming General Hospital, suffering with complications which resulted in her death Friday last. She was 47 years of age and was a native of Scotland. She, with her family, had resided in Superior for the past two years, coming at that time from their former home in Colorado. Those left to mourn her passing are the husband and three daughters, Mrs. Charles Clark of Cumberland, Mrs. W.A. Brown of Superior and Miss Helen. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 23, 1926 Aged Citizen Died Here This Morning Funeral services for J.P. Oxnevad will be held tomorrow, Saturday afternoon, from the Rogan Mortuary at two o’clock. Bishop J.B. Young of the L.D.S. Church will officiate. Mr. Oxnevad passed away this morning at the Wyoming General hospital, following an illness of several months duration. He was a native of Norway although an American citizen. He was nearly 76 years of age and had resided in Rock Springs for the past three years, living on H Street. Five children survive, one a daughter, Mary Marie Dernsen, who lives in Norway. None reside in Rock Springs. A son, Bernhardt Oxnevad, arrived in the city a week ago from California. --- Green River Star, Apr 23, 1926 The Utah press brings news of the death of Mrs. Daniel Heiner at Morgan, Utah. She was 71 years old and the mother of 13 living children, among them Henry Heiner, the well known rancher of Burnt Fork. --- Green River Star, Apr 23, 1926 MRS. GRUMER PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY After an illness of ten days duration, yesterday afternoon at 3:18 Mrs. Frank Grumer of this city passed away at the family home, cause of death being pneumonia. The deceased came to America when but three years of age, her girlhood was spent in Utah, and was a resident of Green River for thirty years. She was a woman who was a great home lover and her entire life was spent in making a happy home and caring for her daughters, and her loss from the family circle will be deeply mourned. She leaves to mourn her passing a heartbroken husband and three daughters, Mrs. J. E. LaRoche of San Francisco, Mrs. M. B. Byrd and Mrs. J. H. Offield of this city. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Friday) at the home at 4 o’clock and the remains will be shipped to Salt Lake City for burial. This publication joins with the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 30, 1926 Death Of Local Young Woman Mrs. George Popp, resident at Number Four, this city, was advised late Friday afternoon last of the death of her daughter, Beatrice Popp, which occurred that afternoon at one o’clock at the home of a son, Mr. and Mrs. George Popp Jr., in Bakersfield, Calif. The body accompanied by the brother, arrived in Rock Springs Monday evening. Beatrice left Rock Springs six months ago to make her home with her brother, her parents and physicians considering that a change of climate might prove beneficial to her health, which was impaired due to an asthmatic condition. The desired results were not forthcoming and she passed away last Friday, her last illness being of short duration. She was born in Rock Springs and at the time of her death was 18 years of age. She received her education in the city’s schools but, because of ill health, did not complete the work. Besides her father and mother she leaves two sisters, Mrs. George Lilas of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Earle Lawless of Rock Springs; and six brothers, George, who resides in Bakersfield, Calif., Steve, Mike, John, Micky and Joe, who reside here. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. Rev. Fr. Marley officiated. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Pallbearers were Ben Berring, Frank Cukale, John Yanko, Tony Zvorsnich, Ernest Sinko and William Chrisbaum. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 30, 1926 RESIDENT HERE 56 YEARS AGO Funeral For Mrs. Ludvigsen, Who Died Friday Last Funeral services for Mrs. Mary P. Ludvigsen, a pioneer of Rock Springs, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, this city. Mrs. Ludvigsen passed away Friday morning last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes L. Carter, in Oakland, Calif. The remains, accompanied by her two daughters, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Robert B. Forsyth, arrived here on Monday evening. Mrs. Ludvigsen came to Rock Springs 56 years ago and resided here continuously until 12 years ago since which time she has made her home in Cheyenne, Idaho, and California, residing at different times with her children. Her life for nearly a half century was closely associated with the activities of Rock Springs including its development and growth. The little church from which Tuesday’s services were held is one of the city’s institutions with which the life of the deceased was closely woven. She was one of the parishioners whose endeavors in the pioneer days resulted in the building of the present church. In these activities, as well an many others outstanding in those days, Mrs. Ludvigsen was closely associated with the late Mrs. D.M. Thayer. The pioneer connections with the city of these two ladies, about whose homes much of the city’s early social history centered, is still remembered by the older residents. A Singular Coincidence A singular coincidence in the life of Mrs. Ludvigsen, touching the early days spent in Rock Springs and terminating at the time of her death, was that at her home in California last Friday, the day of her death, she was administered to by her former Rock Springs rector, the Rev. Isaac Davison, who served the local Episcopal Church as rector 33 years ago. Was Born In Norway Mrs. Ludvigsen was born in Norway more than 76 years ago. When a girl she came with her parents to America, locating in Omaha. At the age of 22 years, she married John A. Ludvigsen, who died in this city 30 years ago. To this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters. One daughter passed away in infancy. The two remaining daughters are Mrs. Agnes Carter and Mrs. Robert Forsyth, both of Oakland, Calif., and the three sons are John, Clarence and Henry Ludvigsen, all of California. Donald B. Forsyth of Cheyenne is a grandson. Tuesday’s Services Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, of the Church of the Holy Communion, read the Episcopal services for the dead and delivery the eulogy. His text was taken from Rev. 14:13: “And I heard a voice from Heaven saying Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Even so saith the Spirit for they rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” The vested choir of the church sang the burial chant, also, “Abide With Me,” “In the Hour of Trial” and “On the Resurrection Morning.” Active pallbearers were A.V. Elias, John W. Taylor, S.F. Ramsay, Joseph Hasson, Bennett Outsen and Robert D. Murphy. Honorary pallbearers were D.G. Thomas, John W. Hay, W.H. Gottsche, C.P. Wassung, C.H. Durham, George Darling, A.H. Anderson, Soren Larson, William Griffiths, F.B. Crumley, D.M. Thayer, Dr. F.S. Davis, John Park, W.K. Lee, Robert Muir and J.B. Young. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge and interment was in Mountain View cemetery beside the grave of John A. Ludvigsen. --- Green River Star, Apr 30, 1926 Tenderly Laid To Rest On Sunday Frank Grumer, Mrs. M. B. Byrd and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Offield and little daughter, accompanied the body of Mrs. Frank Grumer to Salt Lake City last Friday night, where on Saturday funeral services were held from the Qualtrough-Allcott funeral parlors, and the mortal remains of a loving wife and devoted mother were tenderly laid to rest in Mount Olivet cemetery. Dr. Scott of the Methodist church of Salt Lake City, conducted the funeral services. --- Green River Star, Apr 30, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks the kind expressions of sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. FRANK GRUMER And Family. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1926 Charles H. Brooks Passes On The death of Charles H. Brooks (colored) at his home on Monday, April 5th, cast a gloom over the entire community. “Charlie” was born in Gordonsville, Virginia, on July 29th, 1862 and came north in August, 1898, entering the service of The Union Pacific Coal Company at Hanna, remaining in service until about one year ago, when on account of poor health he was compelled to retire. He affiliated with the Baptist Church at an early age and, with his good wife, accepted the responsibilities and leadership of church work and the organization and building of the First Baptist Church of Hanna. “Charlie” was of a kind and cheerful disposition, always speaking well of everyone, and believing in the ultimate good of everything. He always practiced the Golden Rule, as he journeyed through life, doing unto others as he would they should do unto him. By his honest and upright dealing with all men he earned and held the respect and esteem of not only those of his own race but of all with whom he came in contact. Funeral arrangements were under the auspices of Middle West Lodge, No. 24 A.F. and A.M. (colored) of Rock Springs, and services were held at the First Baptist Church, Hanna, on Sunday, April 11th, 1926, at two P.M., the Reverend J.E. Allen, Secretary Intermountain Convention of Colored Baptist Churches, officiating, assisted by the Reverend C.L. Wright, pastor of the M.E. Church, Hanna. Interment took place in the Hanna cemetery, services at the grave being performed by the U.M.W. of A., and Middle West Lodge No. 24, A.F. and A.M., of which order deceased was an honored member. The love and esteem in which deceased was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings and the many friends, of all nationalities and creeds, that attended the ceremonies and followed the remains to their last resting place. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife; one daughter, Mrs. Leta Jones, residing at Norristown, Pennsylvania; two sisters, one residing at Norristown, Pennsylvania, and one at Gordonsville, Virginia. Out of town friends attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schwein, of Omaha, Nebraska, nephew and niece of Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Garrett; Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas, Mrs. Ernest and Mrs. G. Swanson and children of Rawlins, Wyoming. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1926 Winton The death of George Aguilar, seventeen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Aguilar of Winton, occurred Thursday afternoon, March 25th at the family home. The young man was ill but three days and it is hard to believe that he has gone from among us. He was a splendid type of young manhood with a host of friends who were shocked and grieved to hear of his untimely death. George was a high school student and his future was very promising. Funeral services were held from the South Side Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sunday afternoon, March 28th, Reverend Father Welsh officiating. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents and family in their great loss of a devoted son and brother. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1926 Alexander Spence One of the Earliest Employees of The Union Pacific Coal Company, Dies in Wellsville, Utah Old Timers will hear with keen regret of the death of Alexander (Sandy) Spence, which occurred at his home in Wellsville, Utah, on March 20th. Sandy was employed for many years as Employment Agent of The Union Pacific Coal Company in Rock Springs and had a large circle of friends in this vicinity as well as in Utah. In the early days of Rock Sprigns, four of the Spence brothers worked in the mines here, Sandy, Charlie, George and Andrew, three of them now being dead. A number of Sandy’s relatives still work for The Union Pacific Coal Company. William Spence is Mine Foreman at No. 1 Mine, Reliance, and George and Jim work at Winton. County Assessor Charles Spence is a nephew. The Logan City Journal, reporting his death, carries this resume of his active and useful life: “Alex M. Spence was the son of Charles Wright Spence, born March 9, 1850, at Fifeshire, Scotland, left there July 10, 1871, and landed in Salt Lake City, August 4, 1871. He filled a mission at St. George, taking out rock for the building of the Temple there, leaving here in October, 1874, and returned in April, 1875; also filled a mission in Virginia and North Carolina from November 13, 1878 to May 11th, 1880. He worked on the Logan Temple. He was called as a patriarch in the Hyrum stake July, 1917, and held that position until the time of his death; during that time giving 207 blessings.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 7, 1926 F. Avanzini Died Tuesday Afternoon Florianio Avanzini, aged 54 years, well known resident of Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Tuesday afternoon, following a major operation. Mr. Avanzini was widely known in Rock Springs where he resided prior to taking up his residence in Superior. He was active in fraternal work, being a member of Morality Lodge No. 361, International Co-Masonry, South Superior, also the George Washington Society and the Redman Lodge. Among his personal friends it was known that he was especially desirous of effecting a closer union between his own countrymen and those of the land of his adoption. He was known to be a strong contender of American ideals. At different times he was engaged in business both in Rock Springs and in Superior. For the past several years he was engaged in the hotel business in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, but always maintained his residence in this community. Floriano Avanzini was born in Tyrol in 1872 coming to the United States in 1891. An aged mother, 88 years old, survives him in his native land; one brother, John, resides in Reno, Nevada; one sister, Lena Foundriest, in Laffery, Ohio. Funeral Sunday Funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the Elks Home in charge of Morality Lodge No. 361, International Co-Masonry. Interment is to be in Mountain View cemetery, the Rogan Mortuary in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 7, 1926 FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE LATE MRS. KOPPOSSO Funeral services for Mrs. Maurice Kopposso will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Welsh officiating. Mrs. Kopposso’s death occurred on Tuesday and was the result of a general septicemic condition. She was born in Italy on January 1st, 1905. Besides her husband she leaves one child. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 7, 1926 LOUIS JULIUS IS A SUICIDE Well Known U.P. Employee Despondent Over Health Louis Julius, 53, of 426 Sixth Street died at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, a suicide. Death resulted from hanging from a rafter of the stable in the rear of the Julius home. A small, quarter inch rope, just 36 inches long and made up of several shorter pieces knotted together, was sued to effect the hanging and a milk stool found near the body of the deceased, indicated that he had stood upon the stool to tie one end of the rope to the rafter and adjust a noose to his neck, and had then kicked the stool from under himself. Despondency over ill health is thought to have motivated the rash act. Deceased was an old time resident of this city, having come here from Austria 28 years ago. Since then he had been in the service of the Union Pacific Coal Co. and was a member of the “Old Timers” association of this company. At the time of his death Mr. Julius was employed as stable boss at No. Eight mine. However, for several years he had been unable to work regularly because of frequent attacks of heart disease. Surviving the deceased are his widow and seven children, Amiel, who resides in California; Robert of Cheyenne and Rudolph, Ben, Edward, Louis and August of Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held from the Julius home in East Flat under the auspices of the North Side Catholic Church and the Jednota Slavonia fraternal organization, of which the deceased was a member. The date for the funeral will be set after the arrival of Amiel, the oldest surviving son, from California. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 7, 1926 13 GRAVE PERMITS The Sexton’s report for the month of April shows that in that month there were permits let for 13 graves in the city cemetery. This number does not include the special allotment for the removal of the old Chinese burial ground which will be moved in from No. Five. --- Green River Star, May 7, 1926 Rock Springs Man Hangs Himself Louis Julius, aged 53, an Austrian of Rock Springs, committed suicide last Wednesday morning by hanging himself in a cow shed at the rear of his home. He accomplished the deed by standing on a milk stool, tying a rope around his neck and fastening the other end around a rafter of the shed and then kicking the stool from under himself. His rash act is said to be due to despondency over poor health. He leaves a wife and seven children. --- Green River Star, May 7, 1926 Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilligan and son George Gilligan, attended the funeral of Wm. Kromer in Salt Lake City on last Saturday, returning to Green River Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 14, 1926 Aged Man Died; Leaves No Family Frank Freeman, aged 82 years, who had been a resident of Rock Springs and adjacent community for many years, died at the Wyoming General Hospital Monday. Burial was from the Ace Mortuary on the following day. So far as is known, Mr. Freeman left no relatives. He was known by many during his residence here but no one at any time did he impart any family connections. He was at one time employed as a ranch hand on the Sparks ranch south of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 14, 1926 Killed Under a Huge Fall Coal As the result of the fall of nearly a ton and one half of rock in D Mine of the Union Pacific Coal Company, Superior, on Monday, Antonio Jagher, miner, was instantly killed. The body was prepared for burial by the Rogan Mortuary and taken back to Superior yesterday. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at one o’clock from House Number 278, C Hill, Superior. Interment will be in the Superior cemetery. The unfortunate man had been a resident of Wyoming since 1914 and was widely known in mining and Italian fraternal circles, both here and in Superior. He was a native of Italy and was a member of three Italian societies, the Silvio Pellico, the Bersagieri Alpini Tirolese, and the Fratellanza Operaia, also of the United Mine Workers of America, Local Number 2328. All four of these organizations will participate in Sunday’s services. So far as is known, Mr. Jagher leaves a sister, who resides in his native land, and a brother, who resides in New Philadelphia, Ohio, but who was unable to make the trip to Rock Springs at this time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 14, 1926 Local Miner Died At Home Tuesday Pete Izansich, resident of Rock Springs for the past twenty years, passed away Tuesday morning at his home, 273 Eleventh Street, East Flat, after suffering for several months with tuberculosis, a part of which time he was a patient at the Wyoming General hospital here. Deceased was Croatian by birth, and at the time of his death was 56 years of age. Since coming tot his country he has been in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Company the greater part of the time. He is survived by one son, Frank, who resides in Rock Springs. His wife is residing in Austria. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at two o’clock from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Marley officiating and with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. Members of the United Mine Workers Local, of which he was a member, were in attendance. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 21, 1926 Report of Death of Mrs. Mark Hopkins Report of the death of Mrs. Mark Hopkins, old-time resident of Rock Springs has been received by friends here. Deceased is well remembered by many of the older residents of this city. For many years she resided with her family at Hopkinsville, which is now known as the town of Sweetwater. Hopkinsville was named for the Hopkins family. Death of Mrs. Hopkins occurred at Lehi, Utah, where the family had resided for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 21, 1926 Miner Killed By A Coal Fall, Megeath As the result of almost one thousand pounds of rock falling in Mine No. 7 at Megeath on Tuesday Emil Degrome, miner, was killed. Degrome was last seen by his fellow workmen about noon that day but his disappearance was not noted until evening when he failed to report for the evening meal. Upon investigation it was found that he had been buried beneath falling rock and coal, death resulting instantly, it is believed. The unfortunate man was 31 years of age and a Frenchman by birth. He is survived by his mother, whom he was supporting and who resides in France. He had resided in this community for about two years and was a member of United Mine Workers of America, Local 3830. Funeral services will be held form the Rogan Mortuary Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 21, 1926 Tick Fever Fatal To Burnt Fork Man The first death to result in this community from Mountain fever, more commonly called “tick fever,” occurred at the Wyoming General hospital Monday when Charles S. Lyle, rancher of the Burnt Fork district, 70 miles southwest of Rock Springs, died. Mr. Lyle was bitten by a tick ten days prior to his death, becoming ill shortly afterwards but was not brought to the local hospital until three days prior to his death. He was well known in the Burnt Fork community where he had resided for several years and was engaged in the farming and stock raising business. He was 63 years of age and is survived by his wife and two daughters. The body was shipped from the Ace Mortuary on Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Lyle and two daughters, all of whom had been with the patient at the hospital, for Burnt Fork. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 21, 1926 Mrs. John Korfanta Died Wednesday Mrs. John Korfanta of 24 N Street, East Flat, passed away late Wednesday afternoon at the Wyoming General Hospital here. She had been ill since the latter part of January but it was not until a few days ago that her condition was thought to be extremely serious. Mrs. Korfanta had spent the past 26 years as a resident of Rock Springs, during which time she was active in work of the Roman Catholic Church, being a member of several of its societies, among which were the First Catholic Ladies Society, branch 33; and the Altar Society of the North Side Church. She was born in Czechoslovakia nearly 48 years ago. Thirty years ago she married John Korfanta and four years later, came to America, locating immediately in Rock Springs. Her husband and nine children remain to mourn their loss. The children are Mary, Kate, Anna, Cecelia, John, Frank, George, Albert and Joe, all residing at home. She is also survived by one brother, Mike Kochis, who resides in Illinois, and who is expected to arrive today for the services. Funeral Tomorrow Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, will be held tomorrow morning, from the North Side Roman Catholic Church at ten o’clock, with Rev. Morley officiating. Interment will be in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 21, 1926 SUDDEN DEATH SAMUEL HOFF Acute Attack Of Heart Failure At His Home Here Samuel V. Hoff, resident of this city for the past nine years an done of the early settlers of the Pinedale and Boulder country, passed away suddenly at his home in the Belmont Addition here on Saturday of last week. Although he had been in failing health for the past three years the end came unexpectedly. He had been around his home as usual during the day. An acute and sudden heart attack caused death, apparently without warning. He was 50 years of age. About eight years ago Mr. Hoff fell from a scaffold of several feet sustaining injuries which ultimately impaired his health to the extent that he was unable to work. In 1880 he came to Wyoming, coming at that time from his native state, Illinois. He entered the livestock business and continued in this in the Pinedale country for a number of years. Later he became engaged in the automobile business. Eighteen years ago he married Nellie Cantlin at Boulder and to this union three children were born, who with his wife survives. The children are Florence, 17, Roy 15, and Louise 5 years of age. One sister, Mrs. Emma Steele of Boulder, and one brother, Harry Hoff of Trenton, Utah, also survive. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, holding his membership with the Pinedale lodge. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the First Baptist Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. S.D. Pyle, pastor, officiated. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. These services were largely attended by many old time friends and neighbors, many of whom come from the Pinedale and Boulder country. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 21, 1926 FUNERAL FOR CHILD Funeral services for Louise Pivik, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pivik of Quealy, were held Tuesday afternoon from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with Rev. Morley officiating. The infant died at the home in Quealy earl last Sunday morning following a short illness due to heart disorder. --- Green River Star, May 21, 1926 Passed Away Monday At Rock Springs Charles S. Lyle of Burnt Fork, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs last Monday afternoon, following a week’s illness as the result of a tick bite. Mr. Lyle has been a resident of Sweetwater county for over twenty-three years, and has resided at Burnt Fork the greater part of these years, where he is well known and highly respected. November 27, 1913 he married Miss Pearl Aldridge, and to this union two daughters were born. The remains were taken to Burnt Fork Tuesday, and yesterday the funeral was held from the Burnt Fork Episcopal Church. The many friends of the family join in extending sympathy to the heartbroken wife and little daughters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 28, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT A one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Grandy of Eden, who was born at the home of its parents on Sunday and passed away the following day, was buried at Eden on Wednesday. The child was named Robert. The Wildermuth Funeral Home, this city, was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 28, 1926 Burial of Aged Chinaman Sunday Leo Wah, Chinaman and a survival of the Chinese Rot of ’85, which single event served to place Rock Springs on the map, was buried from the Ace Mortuary on Sunday, the aged Chinaman had passed away last Friday after living in Rock Springs since 1884. The interment took the form of an American burial, dispensing with the ancient Chinese customs, and was in the Chinese section of the city cemetery, recently set aside by city officials. Leo Wah had been in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Company and because of long and faithful service was entitled to passage to his native land at the time that company sent a number of Chinamen to China, with requisite means of livelihood for their remaining days, but because of ill health he refused to go, saying: “Me live in Rock Springs long time, me wants to die here.” He was a victim of tuberculosis and had been unable to work for several years. During the time that he lived in Rock Springs Leo Wah made several trips to his native land, his wife and children living there. He was 63 years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 28, 1926 EARLY DAY SETTLER OF GREEN RIVER VALLEY DEAD Funeral services for W.F. Bleamer, an early day resident of the Green River Valley, were held Sunday afternoon last from his ranch home on Horse Creek, near the Merna post office, with interment following in the Daniel cemetery. Mr. Bleamer was one of the first homesteaders to enter the upper end of the valley, homesteading on Horse Creek, the locality which figured prominently in the days of the rendezvous and the government trading post, although Mr. Bleamer entered the valley after the now famous rendezvous of 1840, in the days of Father DeSmet. Deceased was in Rock Springs undergoing medical treatment, returning to the ranch about a month ago. His death, last week, was unexpected although he had been in failing health for several months. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 28, 1926 George Harvey Died in Idaho Friends and relatives of the Herbert Crofts family of this city, were advised this week of the death of George Harvey, of Boise, Idaho, which occurred at his home on Tuesday. Mr. Harvey was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Crofts and at one time resided in Rock Springs, leaving here about 30 years ago. Mrs. Crofts was in the Harvey home at the time of his death, having gone to Boise two weeks ago upon receipt of the report of his serious illness. Mr. Harvey left Rock Springs during the gold excitement in Alaska, going there directly from here. After spending several years in the Klondyke he returned to the States, locating on the west coast and later in Idaho. He leaves his widow and five children. Mrs. Harvey is a sister of Mrs. William Smith, Rock Springs; Mrs. William Mortimer, Green River; and Arthur Crofts, Lander. The last visit Mr. Harvey made to Rock Springs was nearly two years ago, at which time he visited his old friends and members of the Crofts families. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 28, 1926 Sudden Death of James E. Stinson Passed Away at Salt Lake Sunday Night; Early Resident This District (Kemmerer Gazette) The legion of friends of James E. Stinson, for many years a resident of Kemmerer, Opal and Granger, were shocked Monday morning when the report of his death was received here at that time. Death came at 10:30 p.m. Sunday at his home in Salt Lake City, where he had resided during recent months. While Mr. Stinson’s health had not been the best of late months, his sudden death, caused from heart trouble, was unexpected. Sunday evening he was in his usual good spirits, and ate his dinner as usual, but a short time before he passed away he complained of illness, after which he gradually sank, dying in the arms of his wife. The body was prepared for shipment, and in company with the widow, arrived in Kemmerer Monday midnight. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at Fitzpatrick’s funeral parlor under the auspices of L.O.O.M. Lodge No. 1047, of which deceased had been an active member for many years. Mr. Stinson as one of the early residents of western Wyoming, coming here when a youth of about 20. He would have been 50 years of age June 18 next. He came to Wyoming from his old home in Tipton, Mo., and settled first at Opal, and was a stage driver and cowboy for a number of years. Later he was in business both in Kemmerer and Granger. He served as councilman of the Town of Granger for many years, after its incorporation he took a prominent part. It was Mr. Stinson, who with L.D. Hill, built the Granger Hotel, a modern hostelry, several years ago. For many years Mr. Stinson was in business in Kemmerer, selling out and removing to Granger about 1920. It was about two years ago that he disposed of his hotel interests at Granger and came to Kemmerer for a brief period, after which he went to Salt Lake City, where with Mrs. Stinson, he conducted the Dawson hotel. Deceased is survived by his widow and one stepson, besides his mother, Mrs. Amanda Stinson of Tipton, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Hudson of Tipton, Mo., and Mrs. Homer Hudson of Kansas City, also a brother, Stephen Stinson of Sedalia, Mo. Interment will be in the Moose plot at the Kemmerer cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 28, 1926 Burnt Fork Citizen Tenderly Laid to Rest Charles Stewart Lyle, of Burnt Fork, died at the Wyoming General Hospital, at Rock Springs, May 17th, from Spotted Fever caused from a tick bite. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., May 20th, from the School House at Burnt Fork. Mr. Lyle was born in Ohio, April 6, 1864, and when three years of age moved with his parents to Iowa, where he remained until a young man. He then traveled through Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado and finally settled at Burnt Fork, Wyoming, at the age of forty years, and he has made his home there up to the time of his death. The funeral arrangements were in the charge of the Rev. J. A. Roeschlaub, of the Burnt Fork Protestant Episcopal Mission. Several hymns were sung, also a beautiful solo by H. Hudson, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” After a short service the body was conveyed to the Burnt Fork Cemetery where a short prayer service was held and all present joined in the singing of “Nearer My God to Thee.” Mr. Lyle leaves to mourn his death, his widow, Mrs. Pearl Aldredge Lyle, two daughters, Edna 10 and Elma 9, a son, Richard aged 16, as well as many friends of that community who share the loss with the family. The pall bearers were George Stoll, Jr., Wm. Stoll, David Logan, Roy Perkins, Fred Stoll and Ben Katzmeyer. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jun 1926 Rock Springs The sad death of Mrs. Giovanna Caposso occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on May 5th. The deceased was the wife of John Caposso, conveyorman at the boiler plant. Besides her husband, a small daughter, Elvira, and parents, who reside in Italy, survive to mourn her death. The sympathy of many friends is extended the bereaved relatives. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jun 1926 Rock Springs The community was shocked to learn of the untimely death of Louis Julius on Wednesday, May 5th. Mr. Julius, who was born in Polish Austria in 1872, had been an employe of the company since coming to his country in 1899. He was held in esteem by all who knew him and leaves to mourn him a widow and seven sons. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jun 1926 Winton Mrs. Johnson, mother of Mrs. Scanlin, was called to Fort Collins, May 4th, by the sad news of the death of her sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 4, 1926 Rancher of Fort Bridger Died Here Jesse Wells, rancher of the Ft. Bridger country, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital early Tuesday morning. Death resulted from peritonitis, following only a few days after the patient was admitted to the local hospital. Deceased had been a resident of this section of the state for the past 15 years. He was a native of Iowa and was 48 years of age. He leaves his wife, three sons and one daughter, all residing near Fort Bridger. The body was shipped to Fort Bridger Wednesday from the Rogan Mortuary, accompanied by a son, Ray Wells. Services and interment were yesterday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 4, 1926 ON A SAD MISSION Miss Perner, of the nursing staff of the Wyoming General Hospital, was called to Kemmerer Wednesday owing to the illness of her brother, John, who died before his sister was able to reach his bedside. Mr. Perner received injuries in a mine accident at Cumberland which resulted in his untimely death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 4, 1926 Funeral Services for Young Child Funeral services for Betty Grace, 3-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holland of Superior, were held at the Rogan funeral parlor Monday afternoon, Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational Church, officiating. The infant died Sunday at the home of her parents, and leaves besides her father and mother, two brothers and one sister. --- Green River Star, Jun 4, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all those who were so kind to us during the illness and after the death of our loving husband and father, for the beautiful flower offerings, the beautiful singing, and the many kindnesses. We wish also to thank Dr. Wanner who has been so kind. Mrs. Pearl Lyle and Family. --- Green River Star, Jun 4, 1926 Mrs. L. W. Davis and daughter, Lois were called to Malad, Idaho, Monday owing to the death of a brother-in-law. --- Green River Star, Jun 4, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Peterson returned Sunday from California, where they were called owing to the death of Mr. Peterson’s mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 Young Man Called By Death Tuesday Frank Metelko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Metelko of 425 Sixth street, East Flat, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday morning. He was 19 years, 8 months and 16 days of age and had been ill for several weeks with an aggravated stomach condition which resulted in his death. He had been a patient at the local hospital for ten days. Frank was born in Germany and was brought to America when but six months of age by his parents who have since resided in Rock Springs. His father is associated with the Crystal Ice company and, prior to his last illness, Frank worked with him. Besides his father and mother he leaves three brothers and four sisters. The brothers are Louis, John and Joe, and the sisters are Gertrude, Mary, Fannie and Josephine. Funeral services, which were largely attended by friends and relatives, ere held yesterday morning from the North Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. At the celebration of Requiem High Mass Rev. S.A. Welsh and Reverend Father Morley of the South Side Church, this city, and Reverend Father Schillinger of Green River, officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 APPENDICITIS FATAL TO NINE-YEAR-OLD LAD George Luras, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Luras of Green River, died early this morning at the Wyoming General hospital. George was brought to the local hospital earlier in the week suffering from an acute attack of appendicitis. An emergency operation was performed, but this failed to save the lad’s life. The body will be shipped from the Rogan Mortuary this evening, accompanied by the parents, to Salt Lake City for services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 D. Berti Died at Home Superior Wednesday Dominic Berti, well known resident of Superior, died at his home late Wednesday afternoon. He was 56 years of age and had been in failing health for several years. He was an Italian by birth and was active in Italian Fraternal circles, being a member of International Co-Masonry Morality Lodge No. 361 of Superior, also, of Francisco Qiueseppe, the Cacciatori Tirolesi, and the Fratellanza societies. Mr. Berta was born in Cis, Tyrol, Italy, and came to Superior 25 years ago. He is survived by his wife and six children, August, Emanuel and Leno Berti and Mrs. Guy Pasquini, Mrs. Joseph Chanel and Miss Mary Berti. All of his children reside in Superior with the exception of Mrs. Chanel who lives in Denver, but who was in the home in Superior at the time of his death. Prior to ill health he was employed as a miner. The many friends of the family have the extended sympathy of the community in which they live and where the family is well known. Funeral Sunday Elks Home Funeral services, under the auspices of the International Co-Masonry Morality Lodge No. 361 of Superior, will be held from the Elk’s Home next Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. The Rogan mortuary will be in charge. It is expected that there will be many in attendance, coming from Superior and South Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT A two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Varanckos of Reliance, was buried Monday in St. Joseph’s cemetery here. The infant had been named Emanuel. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 SUPERIOR CHILD DIED Georgena, an eight months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pilcih of Superior, died at the home of her parents Saturday last after an illness of five days duration. The Rogan Mortuary officiated at the interment in Superior Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 MARSH HOME SADDENED BY DEATH SMALL SON Gene Marsh, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh, died at the Wyoming General hospital last Friday evening. Death was due to illiocolitis. The infant had been critically ill for several days last week and little hope was held for his recovery almost from the inception of the acute attack. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary Sunday morning to Evanston where that afternoon services and interment were held. Evanston is the former home of the Marsh family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 Jack O’Dell Was Fatally Injured A shocking accident occurred at the Blairtown mine Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30, when a fall of rock caught Jack G. O’Dell, who was loading coal at the mine. He was extricated as quickly as possible and taken to the local hospital, where examination disclosed that he had suffered a broke back as well as internal injuries. He passed away yesterday at 1:15 p.m. Deceased, who was 43 years of age, had resided in Rock Springs for the past year, although he resided here for a period of years prior to ten years ago, when he went back to his old home in Virginia. It was during his earlier residence here that he married Miss Celia Sprowell, who with four young children, are left to mourn their extreme loss. The children are Mildred, 7, Dorothy, 5, Edna, 3, and Douglas, 2 years of age. The family has the deepest sympathy of the entire district in their dire affliction. Complete funeral arrangements had not been made up to last night, but is likely the services will be held Sunday at the Wildermuth parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 MAN KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT Jesse Felin, Electrician at No. 4, Met Death Saturday Jesse Felin, 51, was almost instantly killed when his automobile, driven by himself, turned over while running at a high rate of speed a few miles north of this city Saturday night. Mr. Felin, accompanied by Dewey McMann and Sam Milesovich, was returning from Six Mile at about 11:30 p.m. when the chummy roadster they were driving failed to negotiate a turn in the road approaching a railway crossing. The car turned over twice, according to the survivors of the accident, pinning Felin beneath the steering wheel. He suffered a fractured skull and crushed chest and died a few moments later while being rushed to the hospital by his friends, neither of whom was seriously injured in the accident. Jesse Felin was born at Vulcan, Michigan on December 10, 1875. He came to this district about ten years ago and has been employed by the mines in various capacities since his arrival. At the time of his death he was electrician at No. Four, Union Pacific Coal Co. mine of this city. He was a member of the Masonic lodge which he joined while in Oklahoma years ago. Besides the widow, who is ill in Denver and was unable to come for her husband’s body when news of his untimely death reached her, the late Jesse Felin leaves two daughters, Lucille, aged 8 and Grace, who is just 6 years of age. Mrs. Pauline Hendricks, mother of Mrs. Felin, came from Denver to escort the body of the unfortunate man to Denver, where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Mr. McMann and Mr. Milesovich were unable to go to Denver to attend the burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 11, 1926 Former Resident Died in Idaho Mrs. George Potter, aged 75, died Saturday in Pocatello following an illness of several years. Mrs. Potter lived in Rock Springs for many years and although she left fourteen years ago to spend the remainder of her life in Ida., she is remembered here by scores of friends who will regret to learn that she has passed away. Mr. Potter, husband of the deceased, is still living and enjoying good health at the age of eighty years. Besides him, the late Mrs. Potter is survived by five sons, D.D. Potter of this city, George and A.O. Potter of Lewiston, Idaho, E.J. Potter of Pocatello and J.R. Potter of Ashton, and by two daughters, Mrs. Willis Rouff of Rock Springs and Mrs. Harry Smith of Pocatello. D.D. Potter was called to Pocatello Friday when the condition of his mother was reported to be less favorable, and arrived to be with her when the end came at 8:30 Saturday night. The funeral services were held in Pocatello on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 18, 1926 INFANT DIES The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Werhunc, Number, died this morning. The funeral will take place from the Rogan Mortuary at two o’clock today. Death followed immediately after birth. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 18, 1926 WAS RESIDENT HERE 50 YEARS AGO Jerry Murphy Called To Reward Last Saturday Jerry Murphy, resident of Rock Springs for the past fifty years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday. He had been in failing health for a number of years but his condition did not become acute until last Saturday. He was 76 years of age. Mr. Murphy came to Rock Springs in the spring of 1876 from Keene, New Hampshire, his birthplace. He had resided here continuously since that time. In the early days he became an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad, beginning as a watchman, later a fireman and eventually engineer. In 1920 he was retired and was placed as a member of the Pension Association of the company after many years of faithful service. He is survived by a daughter, Florence Murphy, who lives here; a half-sister who resides in New Hampshire; and four stepchildren. The latter were born in Rock Springs and are Mrs. Maude Eugalls of Santa Cruz, Cal.; Fred Wales, Santa Cruz, Cal.; Bert Wales, Birmingham, Wash.; William Wales, California. He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away several years ago. Funeral Wednesday Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational church officiating. These were attended by many of the city’s old time residents among whom he had spent so many years of his life. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 18, 1926 Merrick Davis Died On Sunday At Old Home In Nebraska; Dr. and Mrs. Davis Were There Merrick Davis, father of Dr. F.S. Davis of this city, died Sunday last in Bloomington, Neb. A message to that effect was received in Rock Springs Monday. Mr. Davis, in company with Dr. and Mrs. Davis, and children, left Rock Springs by auto for Bloomington two weeks ago, going by way of Longmont, Colo., where they were to visit for a few days with Mrs. Davis’ parents. Upon reaching Longmont it became evident that the senior Mr. Davis was unable to make the remainder of the trip by auto, as had been planned, so from this point he entrained for Nebraska, accompanied by Mrs. Davis’ father, W.B. Bradney. Dr. and Mrs. Davis then continued by motor to the doctor’s old home. Upon arriving in Bloomington Mr. Davis lived but a few days but the family of Dr. Davis arrived before the end came. Was An Old Soldier Merrick Davis was a Civil War veteran. He was one of the four old soldiers who rode in the Memorial Day parade in Rock Springs, at which time there were three who had worn the Blue and one who had worn the Gray rode side by side. He was one who had worn the Blue. He was 83 years old and was originally from Iowa. In ’65, while yet in the service of the government, he made his first trip into the western territory, reaching at that time Elk Mountain in Wyoming. He was wounded in the war and after recuperating was sent west driving a government train. For the past five years he had made his home here with his son and for several years prior to that time he visited Rock Springs upon many different occasions to that he was well known to the residents of the city. Interment was in the Davis family plot in Bloomington. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 18, 1926 O’Dell Funeral Sunday Afternoon Funeral services for Jack O’Dell, who was fatally injured in the Blairtown mine last week, were held on Sunday afternoon from the O’Dell home, 232 Elk Street, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal church of the Holy Communion, read the service for the dead and delivered the eulogy. Pallbearers were James Freeman, John Freeman, John Coffey, Edward Delaney, Gust Stevenson and A. Fabric. There were many friends of the O’Dell and Sprowell families were in attendance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 18, 1926 DEATH OF JOHN BLOCK John Block, age 54 years, died on Monday at the Wyoming General Hospital. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past four years, prior to which time he resided in Idaho. So far as is known Mr. Block is survived by no relatives. Interment was Wednesday, from the Ace Mortuary, in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 23, 1926 YOUNG ENGLISH EARL DIED HERE Was Stricken While En Route Overland With Wife Thomas Charles Clatworthy, 36 years of age and the heir to an earldom in English nobility, died at the Wyoming General Hospital Saturday morning, June 19. The deceased, whose home was in Oakland, California, was driving overland to New York City when he became stricken with uremic poisoning at Granger. At Green River medical attention was given the late Mr. Clatworthy but when no improvement in his condition was shown by the next morning he was brought to the hospital in this city where he died within a few hours after being admitted. Mrs. Mabel E. Clatworthy, wife of the deceased and only survivor of the immediate family, accompanied the remains back to Oakland where they will be cremated. The Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements in this city. --- Green River Star, Jun 25, 1926 MARCUS PETERSON PASSES AWAY IN OMAHA HOSPITAL On last Friday, in the St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Omaha, Nebraska, Marcus L. Peterson, second son of Mrs. Ida Peterson of this city, passed away, after two years illness with Brights Disease. The news of the passing of this promising young man was a great shock to his host of friends in Green River, who had sincerely hoped for his recovery. Marcus Peterson was born in Green River, and on the 21st of next November would have been nineteen years of age. He grew up in this community, and was rapidly advancing in his career as a railroad man, starting as a messenger boy, and at the time of his death was engine dispatcher, with every promise of rapid advancement. He was a splendid young man, who possessed those traits that go to make splendid young men, and his passing not only causes untold sorrow in the home, but to a throng of staunch friends, who knew him for his true worth. The remains were brought to Green River Sunday on No. 17, and the funeral services were held from the Union Pacific Social Hall, Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Rufus Whitaker, of the Congregational church, conducting same. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in Green River, showing clearly his popularity. Following the services the funeral cortege moved to Riverview cemetery where the mortal remains were tenderly laid to rest in mother earth. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. --- Green River Star, Jun 25, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We desire, through the columns of the Star, to thank all who, by word or act, alleviated our great sorrow in the passing of our beloved son and brother. Especially do we wish to thank the Family League and Ladies Auxiliary to Safety First. Words are inadequate to fully express our heartfelt appreciation of the many kind acts, and words of solace extended us. Mrs. Ida Peterson And Children. --- Green River Star, Jun 25, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Clathworthy, of Oakland, Calif., enroute to New York City, stopped here at the Stanley Hotel for the night and while here Mr. Clathworthy had a paralytic stroke. He was rushed to the Rock Springs Hospital for treatment but died there on Saturday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 2, 1926 Frank Savor Died At Hospital Frank Savnor, 35, years of age, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Saturday afternoon last. Death was due to peritonitis. He was employed at the Little Megeath mine and was a member of Local No. 3831. Deceased was a Russian by birth and has a sister in this country, residing in Illinois, but as place of residence was unknown it was impossible to locate her. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held Thursday afternoon from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Morley officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 2, 1926 WAS RESIDENT HERE 42 YEARS Edward W. Jones Passed Sunday At No. 6 Home Edward W. Jones died at his home at No. 6 last Sunday afternoon. With the death of Mr. Jones, one of the old familiar personages and a long time resident of this city passed away. For a number of years he and his wife had been in the dairy business, and it has long been a familiar sight to see them delivering, in the old wagon, milk to their various customers. Last November Mr. Jones fell and sustained a broken leg and since that time has been confined to the home at Number Six. After this misfortune his wife continued the dairy business, although she has been in poor health. Deceased was born in Wales 83 years ago. When a young man he came to the United States with a sister and brother-in-law, locating in Missouri. Later, Mr. Jones and a brother, Abram, came to Rock Springs. Abram was killed here in 1895. Before locating in Rock Springs directly Edward Jones worked in this vicinity as a ranch hand, working at one time for John Jarvie in the Browns Park country. He has lived in and around Rock Springs for the past 42 years. More than 30 years ago he was married here. Deceased is survived by his widow and two nephews, John of this city and Abram, of Portland, Ore. The latter arrived here Tuesday evening in response to a wire announcing the death. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, from the John Jones home, 105 Spruce street, Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. The services were attended by many old-timers of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were selected from the ranks of long-time friends and were Dave Jones, John M. Jones, William Davis, Richard Lewis, William Morrow and Ben Harvey. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 2, 1926 RUDY BONOMO KILLED IN Utah Father Is Also Injured When Car Leaves Highway Rudy Bonomo was almost instantly killed and his father, Charles Bonomo, formerly of this city, and now of Price, Utah, was badly injured Thursday evening of last week when their automobile left the road near Castle Gate, Utah, at the will of the driver, to avoid colliding head-on with an approaching car. When the wheels of the car slipped from a culvert into which they fell upon leaving the road, Mr. Bonomo and his ill-fated son were thrown out and dashed to the ground. They got to their feet at about the same time and the youth started for his father, crying out: “Father, I am dying, I am going to leave you.” Mr. Bonomo, injured as he was, with three ribs broken and his face badly lacerated, picked the boy up into his arms and tried to comfort him, believing that fright and shock sustained in the accident brought forth the utterance. However, he was to learn in a few seconds that his son had spoken the truth and that these words were to be his last. The accident occurred while the two were en route to Castle Gate from their home in Price. Mr. Bonomo, who is said to always be a careful driver, was proceeding at the rate of 20 miles per hour when he chose to leave the road in an effort to avoid collision with an approaching car. John Bonomo and Hector Elias, uncles of the deceased youth, and Mrs. Edith Morgando of Reliance, his aunt, went to Price from this city to attend the funeral services, which were held Sunday morning. --- Green River Star, Jul 2, 1926 Son Of Tourists Passed Away Here Walter Howard Lawing, eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lawing, who were motoring from Placerville, Mo., to Everett, Washington, passed away here last Wednesday, cause of death being given as heart trouble. The family were in very straightened conditions, and were given aid by local people, the remains being prepared for shipment and sent to Placerville, Mo., for burial. The heartbroken parents and two small children, left to mourn the passing of this promising young lad, have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. --- Green River Star, Jul 2, 1926 DEATH CALLS EARLY RESIDENT OF LABARGE (By Martha Goodwin-Jensen) (Kemmerer Gazette) The death on Thursday evening last of Mrs. Frances A. Jones, which occurred at the ranch home of her son, Earle Jones, on LaBarge, marked the passing of a Wyoming pioneer woman. Her life was epochal in that it spanned the early days of western Wyoming history to the present. Entering the Green river valley as she did a little more than a score of years after the extending of the Union Pacific railroad from Green River to Evanston she can well be considered one of the sturdy pioneers who pushed the line of civilization westward within the state. In 1884 she came with her husband, the late James W. Jones, to Green River city and there she resided for ?? years. Then with her husband and family moved up the Green river, homesteading on LaBarge, 12 miles west of where the LaBarge empties into the Green river. Since 1898 until ten years ago she lived there. At that time she suffered a paralytic stroke and since then, after disposing of their ranching interests, has resided, at different times, in California, Kemmerer and occasionally in the Green River valley. After spending the past winter at the home of her son, Attorney Iva S. Jones, this city, she was taken to LaBarge and here it was amidst the rugged and familiar scenes of this little valley and among the neighbors with whom she spent so many of her years that she died, after ten years of illness, during most of which she was a helpless invalid. With her at the time of her death, were three sons, Ivan, Earle and Glen, also Mrs. Ivan Jones and Mrs. Earle Jones. Active in Early Days While a resident of Green River, prior to 189?, Mrs. Jones was active and prominent in community life. At one time she was state president of the W. C. T. U. and became one of the first presidents of one of the first women’s organizations in that city. In early life she was a school teacher in Ohio and Indiana, obtaining and education far in advance of requirements of her profession of these days. After entering upon the life of a pioneer she continued, to a great extent, her literary activities, writing articles of western life for eastern magazines. She was considered by all who knew her a widely read woman, well versed, not only in masters of the old arts and their masterpieces, but in all current events, ably discussing them at will. She was of the Democratic political faith. The writer of this sketch first knew Francis Jones during the winter of 1912-13 and from the occasion of that first meeting was impressed that she, although at that time nearly 65 years of age, was unusually mentally alert and clear of vision. Her keen analytical knowledge enabled her to a sympathetic understanding of human nature. Was Native of Ohio Frances Huyck Jones was born in Williams county, near Stryker, Ohio, 7? Years ago. She was the oldest of nine children. With her death three of these survive and are Mrs. Claire Reich, Delaware, Ohio; Mrs. Alice Nichols, Robe, Washington; Mrs. Jennie Pratton, Java, South Dakota. In early womanhood she married James W. Jones, the ceremony taking place in Ohio, where they spent the first years of their married life, coming to Green River in 1884. Mr. Jones had been in Green River before his marriage as a telegraph operator at the time of the Union Pacific railroad terminated at Bryan, fifteen miles west of Green River. Six children were born, four of whom survive. They are Ivan, Earle, Glen and Merril, all residing in or near Kemmerer, with the exception of the latter whose address at this time is unknown. Mr. Jones died eight years ago and is buried in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Many Attend Funeral Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church, this city. Rev. W. H. Stevens, pastor, delivered the eulogy in which he spoke of the Christian life which, it was well-known, was led by Mrs. Jones. In the funeral cortege and closely associated with the Jones family was Mrs. Marie Moss Wheat, a longtime friend of Mrs. Jones. During the years of illness Mrs. Wheat was always faithful to that friendship formed in the early days. Upon one occasion she made the trip west for the sole purpose of being of assistance to her old time friend. Mrs. Wheat is at this time homesteading near Sublet, and makes her winter quarters in Detroit. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 9, 1926 SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS FATAL Charles Olson Died In Local Hospital Last Evening Charlie Olson, who cut his own throat with a pocket knife on Tuesday, June 20, and had since been a patient at the Wyoming General hospital where it was believed for a time that he would recover, died at 5 p.m. yesterday. The late Mr. Olson was born in Sweden on February 12, 1879. Deceased had been in the United States for 25 years, 20 years of this time having been spent in Rock Springs. He was a naturalized citizen of the United States, and a member of the W. O. W. fraternity. Mr. Olson had been failing in health for a long time and it is believed that because of this fact he grew despondent and decided to end his life. Survivors of the deceased man are his wife, Tekla Olson and one daughter, Lena. The time for the funeral services which will be conducted by the Wildermuth Funeral Home, has not been set. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 9, 1926 Pneumonia Fatal To Farson Lady Mrs. Mattie Gaydon, wife of Roy Gaydon of Farson, died at the Wyoming General hospital here last Monday. She was 37 years of age and had resided in the country adjacent to Rock Springs on the north for several years. Deceased had been a patient at the local hospital 10 days prior to death, suffering with double pneumonia. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home on Tuesday to Salt Lake City for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 9, 1926 Local Resident Died This Morning Jack Glavota, aged 38 years, died at the Wyoming General Hospital this morning shortly before six o'clock. Death was due to complications resulting from influenza, with which he had been ill since the 15th of last month. Deceased was one of the proprietors of the Miners Club on Pilot Butte Avenue and had been a resident of Rock Springs since August 1917. He was a Dalmatian. Four years ago, in this city, he married. Besides his wife he leaves one brother, Pete, of Rock Springs, his father and mother, five brothers and two sisters who reside in his native land. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, are not fully made at this time, but it is expected they will be held from the North Side Roman Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 9, 1926 Charlie Olson, who had been a patient at the Wyoming General hospital where it was believed for a time that he would recover, died at 5 p.m. yesterday. The late Mr. Olson was born in Sweden on February 12, 1879. Deceased had been in the United States for 25 years, 20 years of this time having been spent in Rock Springs. He was a naturalized citizen of the United States, and a member of the W. O. W. fraternity. Mr. Olson had been failing in health for a long time and it is believed that because of this fact he grew despondent and decided to end his life. Survivors of the deceased man are his wife, Tekla Olson and one daughter, Lena. The time for the funeral services which will be conducted by the Wildermuth Funeral Home, has not been set. --- Green River Star, Jul 9, 1926 Gus Erixon was called to St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday owing to the death of a relative. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 16, 1926 DEATH OF FATHER R. W. Caldwell of the Rock Springs Drug Store, left Tuesday evening for his old home in Higbee, Mo., upon receipt of a wire conveying the report of the death of his father there. Mr. Caldwell stated that so far as he knew his father had not been ill and that his death was very sudden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 16, 1926 Fall Of Rock Fatal To Miner John Penovich, miner in E-Plane mine of the Union Pacific Coal company here, met instant death last Monday morning when he was struck by a fall of top coal while at work in the mine. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, from the Eastern Orthodox Church. Rev. J. V. Tkoch, minister, officiated. Services were attended by Local Union No. 2293 of the United Mine Workers of America of which deceased was a member. The unfortunate man was 53 years old and was a Croatian. He came to this immediate vicinity about twenty years ago. He was well known in mining circles. He leaves a wife and three children. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 16, 1926 Death Of Mother Of Local Banker C. L. Agnew, cashier of the North Side State Bank, was called to the bedside of his mother at Central City, Nebraska, on Tuesday evening and word was received yesterday that the aged lady had passed away. The late Mrs. Agnew was 65 years of age at the time of her death and had been seriously ill for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 16, 1926 CLARK VICTIM OF EXPLOSION Former Local Boy Was Killed In East; Funeral Here Funeral services for Edward Clark, a former Rock Springs boy, who passed away last Friday at his home near Bridgeport, Conn., were held yesterday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Clark, on Cedar Street. The body arrived in Rock Springs Wednesday morning on Union Pacific train No. 7. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiated, with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. A quartet, composed of J.B. Young, George Cornford, Mrs. A.N. Miller and Mrs. Robert Scott, with Mrs. C.K. Haines at the piano, sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “Sometime We’ll Understand” and “There is Sweet Rest in Heaven.” Was Born In Rock Springs Edward Clark was the son of William Clark and Mrs. Mary Clark and was born in Rock Springs 32 years ago. While a youngster he attended the city schools. For the past few years he has been employed near Bridgeport, Conn., and prior to that time resided for some time in Granger where he was employed. Besides his father and mother he is survived by four brothers and one sister. The brothers are Thomas of Kemmerer, Arthur, Clifford and Fred, of this city; his sister is Mrs. James Overy, also of Rock Springs. Edward’s death was due to burns sustained in an explosion nearly a month ago. This explosion occurred while in the course of his work at the factory in which he was employed. There was no other witnesses and he was unable to give a coherent account of how or what happened which caused the explosion which resulted in his death. He died in a Bridgeport hospital. --- Green River Star, Jul 16, 1926 MOTHER OF CHRIS WAECHTER DIES NEAR LARAMIE Mrs. Anna Elizabeth (Krause) Waechter, the wife of August Waechter, a veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the mother of twelve children, six living, Charles and Harry of Seattle, Wash., Chris of Green River, John of the Sibylee, Mrs. Millie Lenihan, wife of Pat Lenihan of Horse Creek, and Oscar of Ninth and Custer streets, this city, died at the Waechter ranch on the Sibylee at 11 o’clock Saturday night, from old age, and the body was brought to this city Sunday morning, by Ernest W. Johnson, of the Stryker Mortuary, from whence the funeral was held on Wednesday. Chris Waechter arrived from Green River Sunday night and was met by his brother, John, and Monday morning joined other members of the family at the Waechter home at 418 South Ninth street, Charles and Harry Waechter arrived in Laramie in time for the funeral. Mrs. Waechter was a member of the Lutheran church, and the services were held by Rev. George H. Lowry, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Lenihan are in from the ranch, completing the family group for the obsequies. Mrs. Waechter was born in Germany, December 8, 1888, and came to this country when a small child, her parents settling at Hazleton, Pa. She was married in that city January 23, 1858, to Mr. Waechter, and came with him to Laramie, in May, 1878. Of the twelve children born to them, six are living, the last one to succumb being Mrs. Mary Hynds of Los Angeles, the wife of Judge Hugh Hynds, who died in that city three years ago. Mr. Waechter was connected with the railroad here for many years as a cabinet maker at the shops, and later engaged in the ranching business, owning a “ranch” in what is now the northeastern section of the city, the ranch house being at the corner of Eighth and University avenue, for many years the home of Judge and Mrs. Hynds, now owned by others. Later they moved to the Sibylee, where they purchased a large ranch, where Mrs. Waechter lived with her son, John, Mr. and Mrs. Lenihan living not far away. Mr. Waechter, for several years, due to his age and poor health, has made his home with his younger son, Oscar Waechter. They have fifteen grandchildren, four in Oscar Waechter’s family, six in Charles Waechter’s family and five in the family of Judge Hynds. Only a few weeks ago the son, Oscar suffered a severe illness which rendered him practically helpless for a time. Mrs. Waechter was taken seriously ill three days before her death and Saturday night an ambulance was sent to the ranch to have her removed to the city, but it was determined that her condition was too serious to undertake to move her and a physician was hurried to the ranch instead. All the skill of the medical man and the tender care of the family were to no avail, the end coming a little before midnight.—Laramie Republican. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 23, 1926 Herder Struck By Lightning Lightning struck and killed Joe Archulette Sunday afternoon while he was watching a herd of sheep, over which he had charge. Although it was discovered Sunday that Archulette was missing and the suspicion arose that he had been killed during the terrific electric storm which invaded the East Fork district at that time, the body was not found until Tuesday. Archulette had been in this district for several months and was in the employ of the John W. Hay sheep interests. John Archulette, a brother of the deceased, accompanied the body to Elrite, New Mexico, for burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 23, 1926 BODY SEVERED UNDER A TRAIN Tony Kodonis, Superior, Met Tragic Death Here Wednesday The body of Tony Kodonis, resident of Superior, was severed completely across the stomach last Wednesday noon when he was run over by an eastbound Union Pacific freight train between the passenger station and the coal chutes. Kodonis, who is believed to have been demented, was observed by at least two witnesses, to suddenly crouch near the train and jump under a car. It is said he made two attempts before he finally landed across the rails just ahead of a car truck. The man’s rash act was observed by Hosea Mestas, a track walker and by F.V. Gustavson, an itinerant, who was near the scene. The mangled body was removed to the Rogan mortuary at once, and funeral services were held yesterday at the parlors. Kodonis was 38 years of age, of Greek extraction, and had been conducting a pool room in Superior. Of late he had been under the care of a local physician, whose office he had recently left before committing the rash act. He left no known relatives. --- Green River Star, Jul 23, 1926 Rev. James MacLaughlin was called to Rock Springs yesterday afternoon to officiate at the funeral of Tony Kladis, who was killed by a freight train. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 30, 1926 CALLED TO MISSOURI ON A SAD MISSION R.W. Caldwell, proprietor of the Rock Springs Drug Store, returned Friday from Highly, Mo., where he had been called by the death of his father. Mr. Caldwell states that his father, who was 67 years of age at the time of his death, was stricken with apoplexy while dining and died immediately. The late Mr. Caldwell had always enjoyed good health and his death severely shocked his friends and relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 30, 1926 MOTHER OF FIVE DIED YESTERDAY Mrs. Mildred Krischbaum died at her home at Number Four Thursday about noon. Her death, it is believed, was due to shock. Mrs. Krischbaum, before her marriage to Mark Krischbaum, eight years ago, was Miss Mildred Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins of Rainbow Avenue. She was born in Colorado 24 years ago and came to Rock Springs with her parents when very young. She is survived by her husband and five children, her parents, and a brother, William Jenkins, all of this city. Arrangements for the funeral have not been announced. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 30, 1926 Wm. Gionalles Is Accidentally Killed Saturday William Gionalles, a youth of Greek extraction and 25 years of age was instantly killed in a Megeath mine Saturday night when he became crushed between a pit car and a rib of the room in which he was working. The death resulted from an unavoidable accident, according to the coroner’s verdict. The deceased had been an employee of the Union Pacific Coal company for five years. He was a member of local 3830, U.M.W. of A. at Megeath. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Russian Greek Church by the Rev. J.V. Tkoch. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Jul 30, 1926 William A. Hill Dead Following Long Sickness William A. Hill died Monday, July 26, following an illness which had troubled him for more than two years. The deceased was 43 years, 7 months and 7 days of age at the time of his death. Mr. Hill was at the home of is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dagett, 313 Third Street of this city, when he died and was buried from the same home at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon by Bishop J.B. Young of the L.D.S. Church. The Rogan Mortuary conducted the funeral. William A. Hill was born at Lancashire, England in 1882, but came to the United States to make his home when but 8 years of age. For the past 18 years he had been a resident of the Rock Springs district and at the time of his death was a member of the U.M.W. of A. at Winton. Besides his parents, the survivors who mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. Zella Hill and three children by a former marriage, Mrs. Delos Wardle of this city, Margaret and Dorothy Hill of Louisville, Colorado and two brothers, S.F. Knight of Seattle, Washington, and James H. Knight of Tacoma, Washington. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 MRS. ALICE COMIN DIED YESTERDAY Native Of Rock Springs And For Seven Years A Teacher Here Mrs. Alice Morrow Comin died yesterday morning following an illness of six weeks duration. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Morrow Sr., of this city, and it was in their home at 119 Sherman street, that she passed away. Born in Rock Springs December 13, 1893, Mrs. Comin spent most of her life in this city. She graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1912 when she was 18 years of age. Later she attended the Colorado State Teachers College and it was while there that she met Clark Comin, to whom she was married on August 20, 1918. She taught in the schools of this city from 1912 until 1919 with the exception of the one year when she attended college. Mrs. Comin was a talented woman with a charming personality which won her hosts of friends. Hundreds of young people who attended her classes in school and the many with whom she was thrown in daily contact during the 32 years of her life in Rock Springs are grieved to know that she is dead. She is survived by her husband, Clark Comin, a son, Clark Comin Jr., aged six years, a daughter, Margaret Ann, aged weeks, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Morrow, Sr., and a sister, Marion, all of whom reside in this city. Funeral Arrangements The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Episcopal Church with the Wildermuth Funeral Home in charge. Interment will be at the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 JOSEPH WINKLER DIED LAST NIGHT Joseph Winkler, aged 56, died last night following a long sickness. He was a resident of Reliance and had spent the greater part of his life in this district. Mr. Winkler recently went to Mayo Brothers in search of relief from his maladies and spent considerable time in the local hospital, but his health continued to fail until the end came last night. The deceased left no relatives but was a member of the Masonic Lodge and will be buried from the Masonic Temple Sunday afternoon. The Ace Mortuary is in charge of the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 Spero Varnis, Aged 4, Passed Away Tuesday Spero Varnis, the 4 ½ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Varnis, died at the family home on M Street, Tuesday, following an illness of two days. The child was born in Megeath February 27, 1922. He is survived by his parents. A private funeral was held Thursday at 2 o’clock from the Rogan Mortuary. Interment was made in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 DEATH CLAIMS A.G. GRIFFITHS George Griffiths is dead. Following a relapse Saturday night, after Mr. Griffiths had seemingly recovered from a two week’s sickness, the stricken man lost strength rapidly and died at 8:00 Monday morning. Death resulted from heart failure. Mr. Griffiths was born in November 1857, at Llanstphan, Calmarthen Shaire, Wales. He served in the British army for Queen Victoria, participating in the Boer wars and also going with her Majesty’s troops into South Africa and Egypt. Later he married but his wife preceded him in death by many years. Two daughters survive, both of whom still make their homes in Great Britain. Coming to America in 1905, Mr. Griffiths moved immediately to Rock Springs where in the 21 years of his residence he made hundreds of friends. For years he worked in the mines of Blairtown and held a life membership in the United Mine Workers of America. He was also affiliated with the local chapter of the Moose Lodge, and was ever active in community affairs. Dressed in the uniform in which he was buried, the one which he wore when the above photograph was made, George Griffiths, as drum major, led many processions through the streets of Rock Springs, both on gala days and on solemn, impressive occasions. His community spirit and consideration for the happiness of others was beautifully demonstrated when Mr. Griffiths founded the library in the local Labor Temple, a number of years ago. After conceiving the idea, he worked zealously getting contributions of books and funds for the institution, which now remains an active memorial to the man responsible for its being. Two brothers of the deceased, John and David, died within the past year. Both were residents of Wales. Surviving are two daughters and two sisters, all of whom live in Wales, one brother, County Commissioner William Griffiths, of this city, and seven grandchildren. The funeral was held at the home of William Griffiths, 132 South Front street, at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. R.E. Abraham, of the Episcopal Church conducted the services, assisted by the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Vocal numbers by John Ramsay, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. David Powell, accompanied by Miss Williams, were given at the home in the Welch tongue. The pallbearers were Joseph Fidgett, Jack Jones, Joseph Joynson, William Morrow, Joe Davenport and Joseph Anselmi. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 PIONEER OF CITY IS DEAD Mrs. Mary Patterson died at 4:00 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the Wyoming General hospital where she had been a patient for a long time. She was 65 years of age. The death of Mrs. Patterson marks the departure of another of Rock Springs pioneer citizens. Coming here in 1880, she made this her home and played a vital part in the development and progress of the city. For years she taught in the primary grades of the city schools and took an active interest in fostering literacy and intellectual pursuits. The deceased was a native of Chicago where she was left an orphan at a very early age. In 1893 she was married to the late W.W. Patterson, prominent business man of this city who died August 1, 1921. She is survived by a sister and a nephew who reside at Battle Creek, Michigan. Mrs. Joseph Iredale, Mrs. Sarah Sheddon and Mrs. Mary Kierle, all of this city are sisters-in-law to the deceased. The funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be held under the direction of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 Death Takes Ellen Oja Ellen Oja died last night after having suffered for a number of years with heart trouble. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abel Oja, 516 I street, this city. The deceased was born September 22, 1913 at Superior and lived practically all of her life in this district. She attended the local schools and was a member of the Lutheran Church. In both circles she had made many friends who are saddened by the news of her death. She is survived by her parents and three brothers, Aimo, Walter and Arne Oja, all of whom reside in this city. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 Infant Son Of Adam Palko Dies Adam Palko, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Palko of 729 North Front Street, died yesterday within a few hours after birth. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the North Side Catholic Church. Father Morley will be in charge. The Rogan Mortuary will direct the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 SUPERIOR MAN DROWNED SUN. Powerful Swimmer But Becomes Cramped In Icy Water August Sicker, miner of Superior, met death Sunday by drowning in the Big Sandy river, 30 miles north of Eden. Sicker had been hunting with some companions, and being hot and fatigued, decided to take a swim to refresh himself while other members of the party were dressing their game. Being a powerful swimmer, he plunged directly in the deep water where he was immediately attacked by cramps and began to sink. When he shouted for help, his friends at first thought he was joking and paid little attention until the plea was repeated, this time in the man’s native tongue. Assistance was then rushed to the drowning man but an undercurrent in the stream prevented his rescue. The body was soon found and taken from the river. The deceased was born in Italy, 37 years ago. He is survived by two brothers, one of whom lives in Italy and the other in Colorado, and b one sister, whose home is in South America. The funeral was held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the South Side Catholic Church in this city. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 6, 1926 Albert Whitley Died Saturday Albert Whitley, negro of Green River, who was admitted to the Wyoming General hospital for medical treatment several days ago, died Saturday, July 31, at the age of 23 years. The deceased had no known relatives. The funeral was held Monday from the Ace Mortuary. --- Green River Star, Aug 6, 1926 WILLIAM COOPER DIED WEDNESDAY DENVER HOSPITAL The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mrs. Nels Malonek and William Cooper, who on last Thursday morning, received the sad intelligence that their father, William B. Cooper, had passed away in mercy Hospital, Denver, following an operation for appendicitis and gall stones. Mr. Cooper had been ailing for the past two years, and had been receiving medical treatment, but it was only until recently that the real trouble was ascertained, and he was rushed to a specialist in Denver, where an operation was performed, from which he never recovered, although up to a few hours before his death, hopes were entertained for his recovery. The deceased was forty-eight years of age, and came to Green River ten years ago, and since his coming here has identified himself with the community in many ways, and for two years was postmaster, resigning this position to accept a position with the signal service of the Union Pacific, which position he held at the time of his demise. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the local Order of Eastern Star. Twenty-seven years ago he was united in marriage to Inez L. Rowe, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. Nels Malonek and William Cooper, both residents of Green River. He leaves to mourn his passing a wife and two children, one brother, F. Ross Cooper of Fort Collins, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Laura Edmondsen of Denver, and a host of staunch friends. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Malonek, William Cooper and Mrs. Carl Farrah left last evening for Denver, Mrs. Cooper having accompanied her husband to Denver. Arrangements for the funeral had not been made at this writing, but it is expected that he will be laid to rest in the family cemetery lot at Brush, Colorado, beside his father and mother. The Star joins in extending the heartbroken wife and children, heartfelt sympathy. --- Green River Star, Aug 6, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Nels Malonek and Mrs. Carl Farrah left last night on train No. 18 for Denver, where they were called owing to the death of Mrs. Malonek’s father, William B. Cooper. --- Green River Star, Aug 6, 1926 Death Claims Popular Rock Springs Man George Griffiths, brother of County Commissioner William Griffith, is dead. Following a relapse Saturday night, after Mr. Griffiths had seemingly recovered from a two week’s sickness, the stricken man lost strength rapidly and died at 8:00 o’clock Monday morning, at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs. Death resulted from heart failure. Mr. Griffiths was born in November 1857, at Llanstphan, Calmarthen Shaire, Wales. He served in the British army for Queen Victoria, participating in the Boer wars and also getting with Her Majesty’s troops into South Africa and Egypt. Later he married, but his wife preceded him in death by many years. Two daughters survive, both of whom still make their homes in Great Britain. George Griffiths, as drum major, led many processions through the streets of Rock Springs, both on gala days and on solemn, impressive occasions. The funeral was held at the home of William Griffiths, 132 South Front street, Rock Springs, on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. R. E. Abraham, of the Episcopal Church, conducted the services, assisted by the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 13, 1926 Pneumonia Takes Life Of R.L. Moss Robert L. Moss, 56 years of age, died at the Wyoming General hospital last night following an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was a resident of Reliance, where he had been for a number of years and had made many friends. He was employed as a miner by the Union Pacific Coal company. The deceased is survived by his widow, who is connected with the cooking staff of the Wyoming General hospital, and by two sons. The Rogan Mortuary has the funeral in charge but definite arrangements for interment have not yet been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 13, 1926 INFANT DIES The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Garnik of Superior died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday, August 10. Death immediately followed birth. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 o’clock from the Rogan Mortuary. Interment was held in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 13, 1926 Mrs. Viola Rahm Died Tuesday Mrs. Viola Rahm died Tuesday at the Wyoming General hospital after an illness of several months duration. Mrs. Rahm is a native of Cora and for several years had been engaged in the ranch business. At the time of her death she was 40 years of age. She is survived by two sons, her husband having preceded her in death several years. The body was taken from the Ace Mortuary Wednesday to Pinedale where interment was made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 13, 1926 Caldwell Baby Died Saturday Bethel Mae, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Caldwell, aged 3 months, died Saturday following an illness of several days. The Caldwells left Sunday morning with the body for Silver Creek, Nebraska, the home of Mrs. Caldwell, where funeral services and burial were held. Mr. Caldwell expects to return to this city the latter part of the week but Mrs. Caldwell will remain with her mother for a time. --- Green River Star, Aug 13, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Pike Bowles were called to Evansotn Friday owing to the death of Mrs. Bowles’ mother. --- Green River Star, Aug 13, 1926 Funeral at Brush William B. Cooper The funeral of William B. Cooper was held from the Presbyterian church at Brush, Colorado, last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev. E. H. Robinson officiating. Brush Lodge No. 123 A. F. & A. M. was in charge of the services at the grave, and all that was mortal of this good man was laid to rest in the family lot beside his mother, who preceded him November 5, 1925. Many were the floral tributes of respect from friends both far and near. --- Green River Star, Aug 13, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our many friends, members of the Masonic bodies and members of the O. E. S. for their assistance, floral offerings and many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, William B. Cooper. Mrs. Inez L. Cooper, Mrs. Nels Malonek, William L. Cooper. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 20, 1926 Body Of Motor Car Accident Victim Here For Burial The body of Samuel Nekich, who resided here several years ago, and who was well known among local miners, arrived in Rock Springs Tuesday from Walden, Colo., where Nekich was killed in an automobile accident. The accident occurred last Sunday in King’s Canyon, about 48 miles south of Laramie, across the Colorado line. The unfortunate man’s head was badly crushed. He was 38 years of age, and a native o Jugoslavia, and of late had been working in a tie camp in northern Colorado. The widow and her two small children accompanied the body to this city. Funeral services will be held at the North Side Catholic Church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of the Croatian lodge, of which deceased was a member. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 20, 1926 Fall Of Rock Was Fatal To Dines Man John Kivi, single, miner at Dines and a native of Finland, was almost instantly killed while at work last Wednesday in the mine of the Colony Coal Co., when he was struck by a heavy fall of rock. His skull was crushed. No arrangements for the funeral had been made up to yesterday afternoon. Deceased, who was 35 years of age, was a member of U.M.W. of A. Local No. 4376, which will be in charge of the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 27, 1926 EARLY RESIDENT DIES WEDNESDAY Was An Indian Fighter And Builder Of Pioneer West John Blair, aged 74 years, 5 months and 13 days, died in the Wyoming General hospital at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 25. The aged gentleman had been in failing health for several years. Several weeks ago, while visiting his ranch near this city, he slipped and fell to the floor, receiving a fractured leg in the accident. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment but his poor health, augmented by the shock of the accident with which he had met, proved too severe to be overcome by medical aid. Early Life John Blair was born in Ontario, Canada, of Scottish parents on march 12, 1852. He came to Rock Springs in 1859 to join his three brothers, Archie, Duncan and Alex, who had previously settled in this locality. He was first engaged, along with his brothers, by the Union Pacific railway which was at that time stretching the great iron road from coast to coast. The three brothers were employed to cut wood, the only fuel then obtainable for motive power. Livestock Business After working as a wood-cutter for seven years, Mr. Blair started a cattle business and by his indomitable courage in overcoming the many difficulties and hardships incidental to early pioneer life on the plains, he became one of the principal cattle breeders of the state. Later he engaged in the sheep business for a time, afterward returning to the cattle industry. However, he eventually re-entered the sheep industry and was engaged in this enterprise at the time of his death. City Founder The Blair family played an important part in the early history of Rock Springs—indeed they may be called the founders of the city. It was they who first discovered coal here and opened the first mine at what is now called Number One Hill. However, because of a legal technicality in registering the claim, this prospect was taken from them. Undaunted by their experience and convinced that there was great potential wealth in the coal deposits of this district, they opened another mine and ultimately founded that thriving suburb of Rock Springs which still bears their name, Blairtown. Indian Fighter Mr. Blair told many interesting stories of the early days in Rock Springs and neighboring country, when buffalo were plentiful and upon the surrounding hills were bands of nomadic Indians who harassed the settlers and tore up parts of the railway in the hope of driving out the white men. At one time Mr. Blair and his two brothers, Archie and Duncan, were incarcerated in their cabin at Three Crossings, Sweetwater, by a band of Indians who circled the cabin and sent showers of wicked arrows at any of the brothers who made an attempt to escape. The brother had plenty of ammunition and withstood the marauder’s attack for three days. The Indians then made their departure but not until they had burned all the other cabins of the settlement. Highly Respected Mr. Blair was never active in local political or fraternal work. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition, which faculty seemed to endear him to his acquaintances and make his friendships warmer. Scores of Rock Springs people who were fortunate to know the man respected his character and now mourn his loss. Survivors Mr. Blair was married in 1885 to Miss McCready, a Canadian girl whom he had known before coming to this country. She died about a year ago. The survivors are his two sons, John and Edmund, who both reside in this city and take charge of the Blair ranch. One brother, Alex, is living and resides in California. Mrs. John Hay, daughter of the late Archie Blair, is a niece of the deceased. Funeral Services The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Congregational Church, with the Rogan Mortuary and Rev. Anderson in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 27, 1926 Japanese Woman Of Superior Dies Sunday Mrs. Shisa Sato, Japanese, died at the family home in Superior Sunday morning. Death was the result of heart trouble from which she had suffered for two years. Mrs. Sato is survived by her husband, T. Sato, a son, Robert, and a sister, who resides in Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held from the Rogan Mortuary this afternoon at three o’clock. The body will be then taken to Denver for cremation. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 27, 1926 KIVI FUNERAL SUNDAY John Kivi, the miner who was killed by a fall of rock in a mine at Dines last week, was buried from the Finn Hall in this city last Sunday afternoon. The Rogan Mortuary and Local 905 was in charge of the services. Interment followed at the City cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1926 A.G. Griffiths Passes On A.G. Griffiths, familiarly known as “Major,” passed to the Great Beyond on August 2nd, 1926, and his remains were interred at Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs, August 4th. Born in the British Isles, he early joined the Grenadier Guards and often referred to the fact that he drilled before General U.S. Grant at Chelsea Barracks, London, and at one time exhibited to the writer a letter from the daughter of the latter mentioning the incident. He served in the Soudan war in South Africa, in Egypt upon several engagements, the Boer war, also on the Police force at Swanset, Wales. While in camp in South Africa, he met the late John P. Boyer, formerly Cashier of the First National Bank here, and their acquaintanceship was renewed after the arrival here of Mr. Griffiths. He gained some fame as an amateur boxer and defeated several well known celebrities of that period. He was a man possessing a fine physique and upon being brought before a British Army Board for service in Egypt was passed without the necessity of undergoing an examination, his splendid figure being remembered by several of the surgeons composing the Board who had seen him on previous occasions. He worked for The Union Pacific Coal Company as a miner in Mines 1 and 10, Roc Springs, as well as at Hanna and was closely identified with U.M.W. of A. affairs, being for many years custodian of the Labor Temple here. He officiated as Drum Major of the local band for many years and was very adept with the baton. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1926 Reliance All Reliance was sorry to learn of the death of Joe Winkler at the Wyoming General Hospital on August 7th, after a long illness. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1926 Superior Superior people were shocked to learn of the death of August Sicker. Mr. Sicker was on a fishing trip at Big Sandy and was drowned while swimming in the river. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1926 Winton Wm. Ginolis, a Greek miner, aged twenty-five years, died at the Wyoming General Hospital Sunday morning, July 25th from injuries received on the previous night when he was caught between a mine car and the rib which caused internal injuries. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 ACCOMPANIED CORPSE TO DENVER FOR CREMATION F.P. Rogan of the Rogan Mortuary this city, returned Tuesday night from Denver to which point he recently accompanied the body of Mrs. S. Sato of Superior, who passed away here last week, for cremation. Upon his return a daughter of Mrs. Sato left for Seattle where the latter part of this week the ashes of her mother will be permanently interred. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 OFFICER KILLS SUPERIOR MAN Coroner’s Jury Say Mike Babich Slain By Town Marshal Mike Babich was shot and mortally wounded about noon Saturday at Superior, following an altercation with Rudolph Prevedel, the town marshal. Babich died at the Wyoming General hospital of this city at 10 a.m. the following day. The coroner’s jury decided at an inquest held Tuesday afternoon that Babich died as the result of a bullet wound inflicted by Prevedel while the latter was acting in pursuance of his duties as an officer of the law. Trouble Starts According to the testimony of witnesses at the inquest, the first phase of the fight which resulted in Babich’s death, took place in front of the home of the deceased, in Superior. Babich was emptying a bucket of swill in a neighbor’s yard when the marshal appeared on the scene and warned him against the act, threatening to arrest him should he be caught repeating the offense. Babich declared that he could not be arrested on such a charge, where upon Prevedel placed the former under immediate arrest and ordered him to jail. Blows Are Struck Heated words followed and when the marshal reached for Babich, the latter threatened to strike the officer with the swill bucket he was carrying according to the testimony. The marshal then drew a blackjack and struck Babich who retreated a few steps and made an attempt to secure a shovel which was lying on the ground nearby. The officer again used his blackjack and prevented Babich from getting hold of the shovel. Babich then admitted his arrest and started off with the officer to jail. Prisoner Bolts However, when the two approached the Workingmen’s Commercial store, Babich, who was preceding the officer, stopped. As Prevedel neared the spot where his iprisoner was standing he is said to have struck again at Babich who dodged the blow. Babich then felled the officer with a blow from his fist, afterward kicking him and then entering the tore where he plead with Gus Sturholm, the manager, to give him a gun that he might kill his adversary. Sturholm Intervenes Prevedel soon recovered from the blow he had received and immediately started into the store after Babich. The door of the building was held by a wedge, used to keep the door open, and it was several minutes before entrance could be effected. Babich in the meantime was trying to open the door from the inside that he might get to the officer again and Mr. Sturholm was pleading with the frenzied man to calm down, at the same time motioning to the officer to leave, trying thus to avert the tragedy which followed. The Officer Shoots As the door finally yielded, the two men grappled, Prevedel striking Babich about the head with the butt end of a pistol and the latter retaliating with his fists. Babich soon secured a wrestling hold around the head of the marshal, who was the smaller man, and it was then the officer lowered his gun to the level of Babich’s stomach and fired. Babich reeled but made his way out through the door of the building droppingto the ground just as he crossed the threshold. As he fell he is said to have shouted “you killed me for nothing.” Babich Rushed In Friends took Babich to the office of Dr. Sanders, camp physician, who administered first aid and then rushed the failing man to the Wyoming General hospital of this city. The injured man continued to fail, however, until he met death at 10:00 o’clock Sunday morning. Mike Babich was 34 years of age and was a native of Jugoslavia. He had been a resident of Superior for the past four years. He died approximately 24 hours after the shooting took place, at the Rock Springs hospital. Names and whereabouts of any of Babich’s relatives were unknown to his acquaintances in Superior. He was unmarried. He was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Society, No. 609, Superor. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Eastern Orthodox Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, and with Rev. Tkoch, rector, officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 Services Held For 4-Year-Old Child Funeral services for Dominik Coletti, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coletti who reside at Number Seven, were held Tuesday afternoon from the South Side Roman Catholic Church. Many friends of the Coletti family attended. Dominik, who had been ill for nearly two years, passed away at the Denver Clinic where he had been for a week, accompanied by his mother. He was born in Rock Springs and besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Christina and Minnie. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 Rocket Employee Bereft of Mother Mrs. Sarah Frances Bray died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Huggins, 716 Walnut street, this city, Tuesday afternoon. She was 65 years of age and had resided in Rock Springs for the past three months. On last Sunday she suffered a paralytic stroke which resulted in her death. The remains were shipped last evening from the Rogan Mortuary to her old home in Trinidad, Colo., accompanied by her children, where funeral services will be held tomorrow. She was a member of the Eastern Star, holding her membership in Trinidad, where the lodge will have charge of tomorrow’s services. Mrs. Bray is survived by three sons and two daughters, one son and her husband having preceded her in death. The sons are Edwin of Rock Springs; William, of Guernsey, and Alfred of Cheyenne. The daughters are Mrs. Henry Huggins, Rock Springs, and Mrs. Clara Purkey, Hepler, Kan. Edwin Bray is a member of the Rocket’s composing room force. He, with Mrs. Bray, and other members of the family left Thursday a.m. for Trinidad, expecting to arrive there shortly after the arrival of the body of his mother. Mrs. Purkey has arrived from Kansas, and two sons, William and Alfred, will join the family en route. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 Death of Former Police Chief’s Son The death of Charles Patrick Capen, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Capen of 527 C street, this city, which occurred Sunday last came as a shock to friends and acquaintances of the Capen family. Charles had been ill but a few days, due to an infection caused from a severe case of tonsillitis. He was born in Rock Springs December 31st, 1921. Besides Charles there are three daughters and one son in the Capen family. They are Doris, Clarus, Rose and James. Funeral services in charge of the Rogan Mortuary were held Wednesday afternoon from the family home on C street, Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 CAPEN LOST IN A RACE WITH DEATH (Laramie Republican) James C. Capen’s race to Rock Springs by auto early Monday morning in an effort to reach home before the death of his 5-year-old son, Charles, was unsuccessful. The little boy died of an abscess behind the ear, it is believed, shortly before Mr. Capen’s arrival. Mr. Capen, called from the field on receipt of a telegram telling of the serious illness of his son, left Laramie without sleep at ? a.m. for the drive to Rock Springs. Charles, a lovable and promising boy, was one of six children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 3, 1926 FUNERAL OF JOHN BLAIR IN ROCK SPRINGS SATURDAY We fall like leaves. One by one the links which connect us with the early history of this city are being snapped. One by one the pioneers who have built this great western country have crossed the bar and gone to their eternal rest, but their works remain with us. On Saturday afternoon last the funeral of John Blair, who died at the Wyoming General Hospital on Wednesday, took place. A short service was held at the family residence and the body was then taken to the Congregational church. The solemn service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Anderson, while a quartet sang appropriate hymns. A great many sorrowing relatives and friends followed the cortege to Mountain View cemetery. The impressive service for the dead was there read, and another pioneer had gone to receive the great reward from the lips of the Master, “Well done, thou good and faithful.” Pallbearers were Fred Carleson, George Hunter, James Jones, William Griffiths and Henry Brooks. There were many beautiful floral offerings, expressive of the respect and high esteem in which deceased was held by his many friends and associates in this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 10, 1926 FUNERAL TODAY Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o’clock from the Congregational Church for Robert Bruce Jolly, the three months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolly of Megeath. Rev. E.L. Anderson will officiate and the Rogan Mortuary will be in charge. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 Pinedale Man Died Here Sunday George C. Cable, father of Mrs. Margaret McDole, county superintendent of schools of Sublette county, passed away in the Wyoming General hospital here Saturday last. Mr. Cable had been living with his daughter in Pinedale for several months prior to his illness, which was due to kidney complications. He was nearly 77 years of age, and was originally from Ohio. Besides his daughter, Mrs. McDole, he is survived by two sons. They are Emmet Cable, who is head of the Department of Natural Science of Iowa State Teachers College; and Elmer, a prominent missionary in Korea. Both Mrs. McDole and the former son were with him at the time of his death. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary, accompanied by Dr. Emmett Cable, to the old home in Eldora, Iowa, for final services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 Matthew Sou Dead From Typhoid Fever Matthew Sou, of Superior, died last night at the Wyoming General hospital following an extremely severe attack of walking typhoid fever. Although the stricken man waged an extraordinarily brave battle for his life and had the best of medical attention, his condition became gradually weakened by the attacks of fever until he finally succumbed. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made but the body is in the charge of the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 EDWARD McCOURT DIES WEDNESDAY Resident Of City For 35 Years; Funeral Plans Not Yet Made Edward McCourt, pioneer resident of Rock Springs, passed away at his home on Spruce Street late Wednesday afternoon. For some time he had been in failing health but it was only during the last week that his condition became critical. Mr. McCourt had been a resident of this city for 35 years. He was active in the industrial life of Rock Springs coming here and continuing as a miner. Edward Ottoway McCourt was born in England nearly 78 years ago. Nearly 50 years ago he came to America, locating first in Iowa and later in Wyoming. While residing in Iowa he married, the widow surviving him. Other surviving members of his family are Matt and Sam McCourt, and Mrs. Bert Jones of Green River, Mrs. William Macdonald of Los Angeles and Mrs. Jack Gregory of Welser, Idaho. All of these are expected to be present for the funeral services. Funeral plans, pending the arrival of Mrs. Macdonald, were not ready for announcement this morning. The Rogan Mortuary will be in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 HIGH ALTITUDE CAUSE OF DEATH The death of Mrs. Roy Hendricks, who was en route from her home in Detroit, Michigan to Portland, Oregon, with her husband and the latter’s mother, by motor, occurred in Granger Tuesday. Heart trouble, which was aggravated when striking high altitude, was the cause of death. Funeral services were held Wednesday evening from the Rogan Mortuary. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church officiated. The body was shipped that evening to the Denver Crematory and the ashes will later be taken to Portland for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 Resident For Two Decades Is Dead Mrs. Alice Pendlebury, who resided with a daughter, Mrs. M.A. Gerrard, 431 Seventh Street, East Flat, died shortly before midnight Wednesday night. She had been ill three months. Mrs. Pendlebury spent the last 19 years of her life in Rock Springs. She was 79 years oaf age. England was her native land and there she spent more than a half a century. Forty years ago her husband died while she was yet a resident of England. One son and one daughter yet remaining there, are Thomas Pendlebury, who resides in the village of her birth, and Mrs. Nellie Young, who resides in Scotland. Three children who came to America, also remain. They are, besides Mrs. Gerrard, James and William Pendlebury of Blackfoot, Idaho. Both have arrived in the city since her death and will be present for Sunday’s services. Funeral services will be held from the Gerrard home at two o’clock Sunday afternoon. The Wildermuth Funeral Home will be in charge and interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 AGED EVANSTON MAN DIES HERE The death of Emil Pauly, well known resident of Evanston, occurred at the Wyoming General hospital here at noon today. He had been a patient since Saturday last. He was 78 years of age. Mr. Pauly was an uncle of Mrs. Otto Schnauber and Mrs. Dave Martin, both of this city. The body will be shipped from the Rogan Mortuary tomorrow evening to Evanston, accompanied by the two nieces. Services and interment will take place there Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 17, 1926 DEATH OF BOYNTON INFANT Wanda Marie, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boynton of Burnt Fork, Wyo., passed away at the hospital, this city, Wednesday evening. She had been a patient in the local institution but one day. She was eight months of age and had been ill, due to stomach complications. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary to the home of her parents for services and interment. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 1926 Eleven Year Old Boy Accidently Shot Elmer, the little eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Riggs of Manila, Utah, while out hunting with his little sister near their home ranch, on last Saturday accidentally shot himself with a 22-calibre rifle, death coming almost instantaneous. The little fellow with a younger sister had gone rabbit hunting, when in some manner inexplainable, the gun was discharged instantly, killing the little fellow. The sister rushed home and told her parents that her brother cried and was asleep and she could not wake him, and he had blood all over him. Upon investigation the boy was found as stated above. The funeral was held in Manila on last Monday and the little boy tenderly laid to rest. The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their loss of their little son, by such unexpected means. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 1926 Dies While On Way To Coast Word was received here this week that Mrs. Roy Kendrick, who was en route for the coast with her husband for the benefit of her health, passed away at the Granger camp grounds last Tuesday. The body was shipped to her home in Detroit, Michigan for burial. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 1926 Sweetwater Pioneer Died Wednesday Edward McCourt, one of the pioneer residents of Sweetwater county a resident of Rock Springs for over forty years, died at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs last Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of long duration. The deceased was the father of Special Agent Matt McCourt, Mrs. Bert Jones and Sam McCourt of this city. Edward McCourt was one of the best known men of Sweetwater county, especially by those who came her in the early days, and his passing will be mourned by a multitude of friends throughout the country. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 1926 CHILD OF BURNT FORK FAMILY DIES WEDNESDAY NIGHT Wanda, the eight-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boynton of Burnt Fork, died at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, Wednesday night, from intestinal trouble, she having been brought in here and then on to the hospital in that city for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Boynton were comparative strangers here and at Rock Springs, and they ask the Star to say that they never fell among kinder people at any time. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 1926 MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO MOVE BODIES Mr. Empree of Kemmerer, was here this week making arrangements for the removal from the old grave yard the bodies of Robert Vance and a little daughter of Vance, to Kemmerer, where Mrs. Vance now resides. Many are making arrangements for the removal of their loved ones from the old grave yard to the new cemetery, as the result of an ordinance recently passed by the Town Council. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 24, 1926 AUGUST CRIPPA DIES THURSDAY Prominent Citizen And Resident Of City For 40 Years August Crippa, well known and highly respected resident of Rock Springs for more than 40 years, died at 8:30 o’clock yesterday morning at his home on L Street. Death is said to have resulted from a poisoning caused by infected teeth combined with an organic trouble from which the deceased had suffered for several years. He was born at Milan, Italy in 1865, being 61 years old at the time of his death. The name of August Crippa is a most familiar one in Rock Springs although he was a man of quiet and retiring disposition. With the exception of his church, the South Side Catholic, he belonged to no organizations and had never been active in public life, yet he numbered his friends by the score. In his forty years of residence in Rock Springs, most of which was devoted to business, Mr. Crippa made the inestimable contribution of a good, honest citizen, a devoted husband and kind father. He improved many pieces of real estate in the city and was a stockholder in the First National Bank, the North Side State Bank and the Union Mercantile company, all important assets to Rock Springs. Coming to America as a youth 16 years of age, the deceased worked for a time on the railroads of Pennsylvania. From this he went to a mining town which is now within the environs of the United States but which at that time was part of Old Mexico. Here, while working as a miner, he first became acquainted with William and John Park whose friendship he renewed in Rock Springs a few years later. Coming to this city in 1886, he went to work in the Number Seven mine but soon left his occupation to engage in the liquor business, which held his interest until 1919. Since then he has been retired from active business life. In 1897 he married Charlotta Ziller, who came from the Tyrol for the occasion. She survives him as do their two sons, Edward and Albert, and one daughter, Mrs. G.L. Walker. All are well known in this city, having spent most of their lives here. There are no other immediate relatives living. Hundreds of friends are extending their sympathy and offers of assistance to the bereaved family. The funeral services directed by the Rogan Mortuary, will be held from the South Side Catholic Church at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon. --- Green River Star, Sep 24, 1926 MIKE CORCORAN’S DEATH CAUSED BY AUTOMOBILE The following we clip from Monday’s Salt Lake Tribune: Mike Corcoran, 71, 868 East Third South street, died at the emergency hospital early this morning form injuries received when he was run over by an automobile driven by Alton Harwood while waiting for the street car at Blaine avenue and Ninth East street. Corcoran, who suffered a fractured pelvis, internal injuries and severe cuts and bruises, was rushed to the emergency hospital immediately following the accident. He was conscious but for a short time following the accident. Harwood was arrested on a charge of reckless driving and was lodged in the city jail by officers investigating the case. Corcoran has a home at Cheyenne, Wyo., where his wife and family are said to live. Efforts to reach relations in Cheyenne last night were unsuccessful. Mr. Corcoran was for several years a resident of Green River, and has a host of friends here who deeply feel the passing of this splendid man. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1926 Winton The community was shocked and grieved at the sudden death of little Robert Bruce Jolly Jr., which occurred at the family residence Wednesday A.M., September 8th from pneumonia. Deepest sympathy is extended by the community to the bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolly, and two sisters, Evelyn and Margaret. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 1, 1926 Pneumonia Fatal to R. Castantino Funeral services for Rocco Castatino will be held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church Sunday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock. Rev. Father Welsh will officiate. Mr. Castantino died at his home on H street Tuesday. Death resulted from pneumonia. He was nearly 43 years of age and is survived by his wife and seven children. He was an Italian by birth, but has resided in Rock Springs for the past 16 years. At the time of his death he was employed as a baker in a local bakery. Deceased was a member of the George Washington Society, the Christopher Columbus and Alfonzo LaMarna organizations. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 1, 1926 SERVICES OF INFANT TOMORROW Frances Marie Tinko, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tinko, 731 North Front Street, died last evening at 8 o’clock at the family home. It is said that death resulted from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon from the North Side Catholic Church. Rev. Father Morley will officiate with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 1, 1926 DEATH OF C.J. CARR FRIDAY Employee of Auditor’s Office U.P. Coal Co.; Brief Illness Cornelius J. Carr, an employee in the auditor’s office of the Union Pacific Coal company here, passed away Friday evening last in the this city. Death followed a brief illness. Deceased had been in failing health for several months, and had contracted a severe cold while on a vacation trip to the North Country this summer, of which he never seemed able to entirely rid himself. The immediate cause of death was an attack of pneumonia, to which his weakened condition offered little resistance. Several days prior to his death Mr. Carr was granted a leave of absence from his work in the office of Frank Tallmire, auditor of the Union Pacific Coal Co., and was preparing to leave for another climate when the collapse, which terminated in his death, came. His brother, Michael Carr, arrived in Rock Springs from Ottumwa, Ia., in the morning of the day he died. Since coming to Rock Springs, in August, 1923, he was employed in Mr. Tallmire’s office. Although of a very quiet nature, he made many friends here, especially among his office associates. He was born near Chariton, Ia., where his parents still reside. He was 31 years old and is survived by one sister, residing in Chariton, and one brother, living at Ottumwa. Brief Services Here Cornelius Carr was a member of the Knights of Columbus and several members of that order, with other friends assembled at the Rogan Mortuary Saturday evening to pay their last respects to their friend and to offer sympathy to his brother. Brief services were conducted by Rev. Father Morley. The body was shipped that evening, accompanied by Michael Carr, to Cariton for interment, and where funeral services were held Tuesday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 8, 1926 DEATH AT GREEN RIVER Mrs. Margaret Kandris died at Green River last Friday and the body was taken to Kemmerer for funeral services and interment last Sunday. Deceased was 28 years of age and is survived by her husband and three children, besides her parents, who reside in Kemmerer, Justice of the Peace and Mary Harry Haddenham. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 8, 1926 David Jenkins Dies Following Pneumonia David Jenkins, 54, of 538 Rainbow Avenue, died at 2:14 p.m. Wednesday of pleural pneumonia. He was stricken with the dreaded disease Friday evening at 10:30 o’clock and his condition soon became critical. The attack never relenting until death came. He had been a resident of this city since 1913 and in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. He is survived by his widow, one son and three sisters. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania on July 15, 1872. As a child he moved to Colorado where he lived for 43 years. He was married at Rockville, Colorado, to Margaret Jones, one son and one daughter being born from the union. The daughter, Mrs. Mildred Krichbaum, predeceased her father, but the son survives. There are also three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Elliot of Le Veta, Colorado, Mrs. Dave Griffith of Boulder, Colorado and Mrs. William Price, who has been a resident of this city for the past 39 years. All of the sisters are expected here for the funeral. Since coming here in 1913, Mr. Jenkins had become well identified as a resident of Rock Springs. He was a member of the Moose lodge and of a local union. He worked in the Number Two, Union Pacific coal mine and was always held in high regard by his fellow men. The funeral services will be held from the home Sunday afternoon with Rev. Roy E. Burt pronouncing the obsequies. Burial will be made in the local cemetery. The Rogan Mortuary will conduct the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 8, 1926 Pioneer Of This County Is Dead Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bandey Taylor at Laramie Wednesday morning. The deceased was a pioneer of Wyoming and one of the early residents of Green River. Her husband, the late William Taylor, engaged in the cattle business in Sweetwater county as early as 1874, later moving to Albany county, where he continued in the livestock business for a number of years. Mrs. H.H. Campbell accompanied by Mrs. Taylor to Green River 52 years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 8, 1926 YOUNG NEGRO SHOOTS LOPEZ Jealousy Said to Be Cause of The Tragedy D.E. Bootes, colored, shot and mortally wounded Raymond Lopez Tuesday afternoon. The shooting took place at Baxter, a few miles east of this city, at 3:00 p.m. Lopez was rushed in on a freight train and taken to the Wyoming General hospital where he died two hours later. Bottes came in unaccompanied on the same train and gave himself up at the city hall, telling the local police that he had killed Lopez. In an interview with a Rocket representative a few minutes after Bottes had been lodge in jail, he stated that jealousy, aroused by Lopez’ attentions to Mrs. Bottes, impelled him to take the Mexican’s life. The young negro, who is just 27 years old, said that he at first intended to kill his wife also but decided not to because of their little girl who is three years old. He says that he is now sorry for having killed Lopez. Bottes declare that he had been told by friends a number of times that Lopez was being very attentive to Mrs. Bottes but that he, Bottes, was disinclined to believe the reports until Tuesday when he noted that his wife was not wearing the agate right he had purchased for her and of which she was very proud. When he questioned his wife about the ring she would make no reply but was unquestionably embarrassed, Bottes says. He then went in search of Lopez, taking with him a .22 calibre rifle. Finding Lopez with his gloves on, Bottes ordered him at the point of the gun to remove them. In doing so Lopez attempted to remove the ring with the glove, Bottes said, but when admonished about doing so he simply took the glove off and showed the ring, according to Bottes. Bottes then commenced firing and Lopez dropped to the ground with 4 bullet holes in his chest. Bottes had worked at Baxter for the past 14 years and has the reputation of being a steady, reliable man. He has been married for four years. His wife now being 19 years old. Lopez is said to have a wife and family in Mexico but authorities here could not get in touch with them. Lopez was buried in the Potters field of the local cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 8, 1926 Paul Anderson, brother of Mrs. Mary Jessen of this city, passed away at Omaha last Tuesday, aged seventy-two years. The Star joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 15, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT Darrel Ben Norris, the 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Norris of Green River, died yesterday at the Wyoming General hospital in this city, of pneumonia. The child had been in the local hospital but a day when overtaken by death. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary to Ogden, the former home of the parents, for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 15, 1926 DEATH OF TWINS Twins, boys, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Hanna, of Reliance, last Sunday. On the following day one of them died and yesterday the remaining one passed away. Interment, by the Rogan Mortuary, was in Mountain View. Mr. Hanna is superintendent of the Reliance schools. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 15, 1926 DIED AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Mrs. Allen Rae, Early Settler of City Died Saturday Mrs. Allen Rae passed away Saturday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Carleson, in this city. Mrs. Rae was one of the early day settlers of Rock Springs, although leaving here to reside in Kemmerer in 1895. Seven months ago she returned to Rock Springs, where she had since resided. She was 73 years of age and death was due to complications incident to advanced age. Following the departure of the Rae family, in 1895, from Rock Springs to Kemmerer, occurred the death of Mr. Rae, 19 years ago. At that time he was brought back to his old home here for interment. In the intervening years the deceased resided for a number of years in Nevada. Mrs. Rae was a native of Stonehouse, Scotland. She came to the United States in 1875. Before her marriage to Mr. Rae, which occurred in 1872, her name was Lillis Miller. Early in married life she and her husband settled in Braidwood, Ill., later coming to Colorado and Wyoming. She was the mother of twelve children, four of whom are living. They are Mrs. Carleson and Andrew Rae of Rock Springs, Mrs. Barbar Crone of Kemmerer, and Robert Rae, who resides in California. All of these were present for the funeral services. Besides the four children she leaves to posterity 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Harry Carleson, vice president of the First National Bank of this city, is a grandson. Funeral Services Funeral services were held from the Edward Carleson home, 313 C street, on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Rock Springs, officiated. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 15, 1926 MOST UNUSUAL CAUSE OF DEATH “Tularemia” Fatal To Mrs. McPhie At Reliance Friends, in and around Rock Springs, of the James McPhie family of Reliance, were shocked on Tuesday when the death of Mrs. McPhie, which occurred that morning at the home, became known. Mr. McPhie is mine foreman at Reliance. The cause of death was tularemia, an infection resulting from poison contracted from rabbits. This happened about the middle of September when Mrs. McPhie, in skinning a rabbit, no doubt, acquired the disease. This type of illness is little known. The first case in Wyoming was reported in 1918. It is acquired from animals, mainly rabbits, sick with the bacteria which results in the disease now known as tularemia. While in some instances it has proven fatal yet it has no greater mortality rate than has influenza. It particularly affects the lymphatic glands. Since she was first stricken Mrs. McPhie has been ailing. On Tuesday morning Mr. McPhie left the house and had been at his work for but a short time when he was sent for. She expired before he reached home. Acute dilation of the heart was the result of the inroads which the poison had made through her entire system. Daughter of Former Residents Mrs. McPhie was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan who now reside in California, but who for a number of years resided in Rock Springs and Superior. Upon receipt of the report of Mrs. McPhie’s death they left for Wyoming, arriving here last evening. Mrs. McPhie was born in Pennsylvania May 24, 1887. For the last several years she has resided at Reliance, where her husband has been in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company and where the family is widely known. She leaves six children. Funeral Today Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held this afternoon, from the home in Reliance, with Bishop J.B. Young, of the L.D.S. Church of Rock Springs, officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 15, 1926 Former Resident Of Dines Dies The remains of John Henry Eberhard, a former resident of Dines, were brought to Rock Springs, arriving here Tuesday evening from Pocatello, Idaho. The body was received by Leo Wildermuth and taken directly to the Wildermuth Funeral home where it has since remained. Mrs. Eberhard and four children, accompanying the body, are also in the city. The Eberhards lived for a number of years in Dines, leaving there only six months ago for Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Mr. Eberhard was a boiler tender and it was while in this work at a grave-it near Lava Hot Springs that he met his death which was due to suffocation in a cave-in of the pit. He was German-born and was 47 years of age. Funeral services are to be held Sunday afternoon from the Wildermuth Funeral home with Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 15, 1926 Superior Man Is Victim Rash Deed The shocking report of the death of Algot Sandberg, of Superior, was received in Rock Springs at noon Tuesday; still more shocking was the manner in which his demise came about, as he died by his own hand, using a heavy caliber pistol in shooting himself. The bullet entered through the left lung, emerging two inches to the right of the spinal column. He was found immediately after he committed the deed. Death was instantaneous, taking place near one of the outbuildings of the home and occurred at 10:30 o’clock. No evidence has been found that would throw light upon the deed committed. Sandberg was unmarried and 45 years of age. He was of Swedish extraction. He has one brother, Bert Sandberg, who resides in Superior, and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Anderson of Oakley and Mrs. A. Klingman of Diamondville. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary. Complete arrangements have not as yet been made. --- Green River Star, Oct 18, 1926 INFANT SON DIES Darrel, the 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Norris, died at the Rock Springs hospital at noon Wednesday. He had been ill with pneumonia for some two weeks past, and was cared for at the family home here until two days ago when it was thought best to remove him to the hospital. The event is made sadder as she {sic] was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Norris. --- Green River Star, Oct 18, 1926 Mrs. J. L. Smith, who was called to Colorado, a few weeks ago, on October first buried her daughter-in-law Mrs. Glenn R. Smith, at Shelton, Nebraska. Mrs. Smith will return to Green River as soon as her grandchild is old enough to make the journey, as the daughter-in-law left a baby only a few hours old. --- Green River Star, Oct 18, 1926 Mrs. Alfred Haydock and Mrs. Roy Higginson received the sad intelligence this week that their father, D. W. Wixom had passed away at his home in Ruth, Nevada. Mr. Wixom was well known in our city, he having been a resident here for several years, and just moved with his family to Nevada a little over a year ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 22, 1926 DEATH OF MRS. CARL EBELING Highly Esteemed Local Matron Died In Salt Lake Mrs. Carl Ebeling passed away Sunday morning last at the Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City. As the announcement of her death was broadcast over Rock Springs a pall of gloom settled over the city. For the past several weeks, during which time Mrs. Ebeling was confined to the Salt Lake City hospital, particularly friends and many mere acquaintances of the Ebeling family eagerly anticipated bulletins from the hospital. Never from the outset of her illness was there much encouragement offered until two weeks ago she seemed to respond to treatment but the hope that revived for a time faded and last Friday Mr. Ebeling, who at that time was in Rock Springs, was sent for. Mr. Ebeling and his mother, Mrs. R. Ebeling of Reliance, remained constantly at her bedside in the early weeks of her illness and until it was thought that she was slightly gaining. Her 8-year-old son, Carl Jr., remained with her to the end. The body was brought to Rock Springs on Monday evening and taken immediately to the home, 425 C Street, where it laid in state until Wednesday morning when funeral services were held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating, and attended by hundreds of friends. Was Native of Michigan Marie Farrell was born in Owosso, Mich., in 1893. At an early age her mother died and she was brought to Ogden, Utah, to reside with an aunt. Here she spent her girlhood days and grew to womanhood. Nine years ago she married Carl Ebeling, the marriage taking place in Idaho. To this union one son was born, Carl Jr. Six years ago Mrs. Ebeling, with her husband and son, came to Rock Springs to reside. Besides the husband and son she leaves her father, stepmother, two half-sisters, who reside in Michigan, and a host of relatives, uncles, aunts and cousins, most of whom reside here in the west. Many relatives were in attendance at Wednesday morning’s services. They were George B. Veasy; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Veasy of Ogden; Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Veasy of Wells, Nevada; Miss Anna Neilson, Grand Island, Nebr.; Miss Bertha Krugar of Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Ebeling, Reliance; and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harney, Rock Springs. There was a profusion of flowers sent and taken to the Ebeling home after the arrival of the body here and these, early Wednesday morning, were taken to the Ebeling plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery and banked around the grave. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Green River Star, Oct 22, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind to us in our hour of sorrow, caused by the passing of our little son, Darrel. Words fail us to express our great appreciation of your kind words and deeds. MR. AND MRS. BEN NORRIS. --- Green River Star, Oct 22, 1926 SEVERAL BODIES MOVED TO NEW CEMETERY A number of the bodies in the old grave yard were moved to the new cemetery the past week, and if the good work is kept up it will only be a very short time until all will have their loved ones moved to the beautiful new cemetery. This will greatly assist the town authorities in opening up the street leading to the Washington school building and also have those who sleep in the bosom of mother earth, moved to more idea surroundings. It is hoped the good work will continue. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 29, 1926 STEWART BABY DIES Mayme Rose Stewart, the 2-weeks’ old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart of 145 J street died last night. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 29, 1926 INFANT TWIN DEAD The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cullen died yesterday at the Cullen home on West Flat. The child was a twin. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 29, 1926 LOCAL WOMAN ATTENDED FUNERAL OF HER FATHER Mrs. F.O. Young of Green River, well known in Rock Springs, is now at her old home in Mt. Sterling, Ill. where on Tuesday she attended the funeral of her father, Fred Brockman. Last week Mrs. Young received the message that her father was very ill and she left immediately for Mt. Sterling, reaching there before he passed away. Last summer Mr. Brockman visited in Rock Springs at the home of Mrs. E.J. Young on No. 1 hill, accompanied by Mrs. Brockman. They had but recently returned to their eastern home, after spending three months in Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 29, 1926 RELATIVES RETURN HERE FROM JAMIESON FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. John Jamieson and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bone have returned from Cheyenne where on Friday afternoon last they attended the funeral of Ellen Jamieson, sister of John Jamieson and Mrs. Bone. Rock Springs relatives were summoned to the family home in Cheyenne last week but Miss Jamieson passed away before they were able to reach there. Besides two brothers, John and James Jamieson, prominent western Wyoming ranchers, and Mrs. Bone, the deceased is survived by an aged mother, 80 years old, and brothers and sisters in the native land, Scotland. She had resided in Cheyenne for the last 18 years and was 51 years of age. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery, Cheyenne, and services ewre conducted by Rev. Caldwell of the Presbyterian church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 29, 1926 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services for the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leno Santini, of Superior, were held Sunday from the South Side Roman Catholic church with the Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating and with the Rogan mortuary in charge. The infant passed away at the home of its parents last Friday. --- Green River Star, Oct 29, 1926 The many friends of Mrs. F. O. Young will regret to learn that her father passed away at his home in Mt. Sterling, Illinois Sunday afternoon. --- Green River Star, Oct 29, 1926 Chris Waechter returned the first of the week from Laramie where he was called owing to the death of his brother. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1926 David Jenkins Dies at Wyoming General Hospital The death of David Jenkins, and employe of The Union Pacific Coal Company, which occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital, October 6th, was a great shock to his family and friends. Mr. Jenkins was taken ill October 1st, removed to the hospital on the 2nd and died October 6th. He was born in Pennsylvania on July 15, 1872 and came to Rock Springs about fifteen years ago, since which time he has made Rock Springs his home, working for The Union Pacific Coal Company in Nos. 2 and 8 Mines. Funeral services were held at the family home, 538 Rainbow Avenue, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. R.E. Burt officiating. Many friends and neighbors attended the interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins was an uncle of Mrs. Thos. Foster, wife of the Mine Superintendent of The Union Pacific Coal Company at Winton, and a brother of Mrs. Wm. Price, whose husband was an old employe of the same company, having had over forty years service at the time of his death. The Price family, during the last two years, has suffered greatly from death. John Price, a nephew of Mr. Jenkins, died in 1924, Wm. Price, the fathe of John Price, died in 1925, and a nephew of Mr. Price also suffered a tragic death during the same year. John Jenkins, a brother, was killed in March, 1925, in a mine accident in Colorado, Mrs. Krichbaum, daughter of David Jenkins, died a few months ago, leaving five children, and the death of David Jenkins occurred, as stated, October 6th. This family has had more than its burden of sorrows to bear and friends extend to them their sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Nov 1926 Reliance May we (Reliance village) extend our sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Hanna in the loss of their twin sons at birth. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Nov 1926 All our thoughts and sympathies are with Mr. James McPhie and family in their late bereavement. Mrs. McPhie has long been a resident of Reliance and a worker in all that pertained to this community and will be missed sadly from our midst. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 5, 1926 John Haffner Died Wednesday John Haffner, resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years, died Wednesday as the result of pneumonia. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Haffner was born in Austria 46 years ago. He leaves his wife, one son, Frank, and a daughter, Mary. He was a miner by occupation and was active in U.M.W. of A. circles, also a member of the S.N.P.J. lodge No. 10. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon last from the North Side Roman Catholic church. Rev. John Henry officiated and the Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 5, 1926 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services for the one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Gerald were held from the family home, 118 Center street, last Saturday afternoon. The infant had been named Gerard. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 5, 1926 Funeral For Megeath Man Funeral services for Tom Tomicich of Megeath, were held from the North Side Roman Catholic church Sunday afternoon last. Rev. John Henry officiated. Deceased was a native of Austria and was 49 years of age. He was married and at the time of his death was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. He had been in failing health for some time and death was due to carcinoma. He had recently undergone an operation at Mayo’s. He was an active member of the S.N.P.J. lodge, which organization attended Sunday’s services in a body. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Green River Star, Nov 5, 1926 FATHER OF MRS. F. O. YOUNG LAID TO REST IN ILLINOIS (The Democrat-Message) Universal sorrow was felt Sunday morning when it was learned that F. P. Brockman had answered the call of his Maker in his home in the Lawndale addition, death occurring about ten o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Brockman had only a few weeks ago returned from a three months’ visit with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Young at Green River, Wyoming, and soon after returning Mr. Brockman became ill. He suffered from cardiac asthma, which gradually weakened him until the end came. Fredrick Pervoe Brockman, son of J. R. and Elizabeth Brockman, was born on a farm near Hersman on November 20, 1854. There he grew to manhood and on November 10, 1878 in Mt. Sterling, was united in marriage to Margaret C. Marvin of this city. They established their home on a farm near Hersman later moving to this city where Mr. Brockman and his brother, Alex, conducted a meat market for fifteen years. Selling the market, Mr. Brockman engaged in the harness business and followed this occupation for a period of 20 years, selling the same to Harry H. Hughes of this city, at which time he retired from active business. About six years ago, they sold their residence property on East Main street and purchased property in Lawndale, which has been the family home since. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brockman: Mrs. F. W. Rottger, Jr. deceased, Mrs. F. O. Young, of Green River, Wyo., and Mrs. Cyrus A. Huggins of Columbus, Ohio. Besides the widow and two daughters, he is survived by one brother, Alex, of Quincy; four grandchildren, seven nieces and five nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock at the home, Rev. Freeman Huff, pastor of the Christian church in charge. Burial was made in the Mausoleum in the city cemetery, the last rites being in charge of the Masonic order, of which Mr. Brockman was a member for many years. --- Green River Star, Nov 5, 1926 Word was received here this week that Robert Turner of Rawlins, former engineer on the Union Pacific had passed away during his sleep Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Turner have many friends here who will regret very much to learn of his demise. --- Green River Star, Nov 5, 1926 BROTHER OF OUR TOWNSMAN LAID TO REST IN LARAMIE (The Laramie Republican) Oscar Arthur Waechter, former county commissioner, livestock inspector for Albany county, and at the time he was stricken with paralysis May 17, undersheriff of the county, died at the family residence 520 South Ninth street at 12:15 this morning, and arrangements are being made for the funeral, the hour nor the day having yet been fixed, pending word from his brothers, Charles and Harry Waechter, at Seattle, Wash., and Chris Waechter at Green River, Wyo. Another brother, John Waechter, of Sibylee, and his sister, Mrs. Mildred Waechter Lenihan, of Chugwater, are with Mrs. Waechter and the children. Mr. Waechter was stricken in the sheriff’s office on the afternoon of May 17, and since then has been unable to leave his home, only for a trip to his physician’s office occasionally, and part of the time was bedfast, the paralysis being complicated with other ailments that had tended to sap his vitality. He bore his affliction as a man and a Christian, without complain and with no railing against fate. Mr. Waechter was born at 803 University avenue, in this city, July 1, 1880, and a few months ago passed his forty-sixth anniversary. That is also the birthday of his younger daughter, Harriet. He was the son of August Waechter, who survives him, living at the Waechter home, at the age of 91 years. His mother died July 10, last, and buried in the city cemetery. He leaves a wife, two sons, Harold and Ralph, and two daughters, Mildred and Harriet. Miss Mildred is employed in the office of the Laramie Grocery company, Harold at George Nichols’ East Side Grocery, Ralph is a Junior in High school and Harriet is a fourth-grade pupil at the Whiting school. Mr. Waechter was a member of Laramie Lodge, Masons, and of Laramie Lodge Elks, and the Masons, will have charge of the funeral arrangements, assisted by the Elks and by a large number of friends. The deceased was a member of no church, but has worshipped with the congregation of the Presbyterian church. He has lived all his life here, in the city and country, and there are thousands of friends who will be saddened by word of his death, and who will hasten to tender sympathy and aid the stricken family. The absent brothers have been notified, and until word has been received from them, it will not be known just what the funeral plans will be. Already there have been many visitors at the home, with messages of love for Mrs. Waechter and the children and words of deep respect for the husband. As a county official Mr. Waechter was always faithful to his trust, and had the esteem of those higher in authority and of all with whom he came in contact tin his official position. He was cheerful, accommodating, helpful and sincere, and will be mourned as a good husband, a dutiful father, a highly respected citizen and an official whose one aim in all his dealings was fairness and honesty. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 12, 1926 Sudden Death of Mrs. M.A. Wilson The death of Mrs. Mary Alice Wilson occurred on Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pat Campbell, 602 Eleventh Street. Mrs. Wilson had lived in Rock Springs three years, coming at that time from her old home in Clinton, Indiana. She was ill but two days prior to her death. For a number of years she had been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in England 64 years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Campbell; three sons, William of Rock Springs; Robert of Megeath; and James of Phelphs, Wis. Also, two sisters, Mrs. William Speirs of Clinton, Ind., and Mrs. James Burt of Gary, Ind. Funeral services were held at the Campbell home Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist Church officiated. The body, accompanied by Mrs. Campbell, was started that evening to the old home in Indiana, for final services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 12, 1926 PNEUMONIA RESULTS IN DEATH OF MAIZE CHILD William, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Maize, Elias Avenue, died at the Wyoming General hospital yesterday morning, only a few hours after he was admitted into the local institution, suffering with pneumonia. Funeral services are to be held from the Rogan Mortuary Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 12, 1926 Death Relieved Lingering Illness The death of Mrs. E.H. Bordieux occurred in this city early Wednesday morning following an illness covering several months. Mrs. Bordieux was well known in and around Rock Springs. Before her marriage, three years ago to Emile Bordieux, she was Miss Elizabeth McWilliams, daughter of the late Dougal McWilliams. Her mother survives and resides at Reliance. Deceased was 24 years of age and was born in Frontier, Wyo. At the time of her death Mr. and Mrs. Bordieux were residing on M street, this city. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon from the L.D.S. Church with Bishop J.B. Young officiating. The Rogan Mortuary will be in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 12, 1926 FOUL MURDER IS UNEARTHED Bones of Leg and Foot Lead to Gruesome Find An old shoe which contained the bones of a human foot, and a foreleg found ten days ago in the region of Sublette Meadows, 17 miles north and west of Farson, proved a clue which resulted in the finding of the body of Charles Urrutia last Saturday. Urrutia, of Spanish extraction, was a sheepherder in the employ of the Midland Livestock company, and three years ago, while tending his herd, came up missing in the vicinity of Sublette Meadows. At that time every effort was made to find some trace of him but not the slightest evidence was uncovered to show that he was either dead or alive. Suspicion fell upon a fellow herder in the employ of Holmes and Dewey, who was held for investigation but later dismissed because of lack of evidence, the prosecution being unable to even prove that Urrutia was dead. Evidence of Foul Play With the discovery of the body evidence of foul play became certain. The skull was torn by a gun shot wound which according to investigators could not possibly have been self inflicted. The body was recovered from an enlarged badger hole, which was evident had been dug out in order to thrust in the body. The shoe, found a half mile from the scene of the interment, corresponded with the one remaining on the half buried body. Certain identification was made by three gold teeth in the lower right hand jaw. The unfortunate man was a brother of Martin Urrutia of this city. Coroner Rogan was called to the scene of the discovery and returned on Monday afternoon with the remains. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 7:30 o’clock from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 12, 1926 SECOND CULLINS TWIN DIED LAST WEDNESDAY Bernice, the five months old twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cullen, died at the home of her parents on West Flat early Wednesday morning. The infant had been ill but two weeks. Two weeks ago Bernard, the twin brother, died following a short illness from influenza. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the home at 211 Thomas Street. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge and Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic Church officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 19, 1926 COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES TO HIS REWARD Frank J. Lenhart, Here Before Coming of Railroad, Lived An Eventful Life of Over Seventy-Five Years The passing of a Sweetwater county pioneer was occasioned in the death of Frank J. Lenhart of Green River, which occurred at the Wyoming General hospital, Rock Springs, Friday last. He was the oldest settler, having come here in the days of the pre-railroad stage line. Because of his earl and continued associations, serving as he did in the early days a wide territory, he was known from southwestern Wyoming through to the northwestern part of the state. In his death this section of the state lost a man who was in close personal touch with its early life. In the days before the coming of the Union Pacific railroad, he was a freighter and a stage-driver. In connection with his work he established two blacksmith shops, one in this city and one in Green River. In young manhood he learned blacksmithing in Iowa from John Studebaker, father of the famous Studebaker brothers of wagon and automobile fame. The pre-railroad stage-line depended upon his shops for keeping its wagons in shape and its livestock shod. Because of the essentiality of his business in those days his shops were gathering places and soon he became personally acquainted with most of the old-time cattlemen of this section. His circle of acquaintances was extended to include in its scope scouts and outlaws of the type of Mormon Joe and Butch Cassidy were everyday characters to him. In the blacksmithing business of those days he was associated with James Greenhow, now residing in Rock Springs. After the coming of the Union Pacific his freighting and staging activities carried him to outlying communities and he became a familiar figure in the settlements extending through to South Pass, Fort Washakie and Lander. Sixteen years ago he retired from the blacksmithing trade and since that time, a part of which he has served the city of Green River as justice of the peace and police judge. Ill But Short Time Mr. Lenhart was brought to the Rock Springs hospital two weeks prior to his death and his fatal illness extended but a few days before that time. Uremic poisoning was the cause of death. From the day he entered the local institution little hope for his recovery was held by the hospital personnel. He was born in New Orleans, La., Dec. 13, 1850 and at the time of his death was 75 years, 10 months and 29 days of age. Surviving are the widow and eight children. Several of his sons, following in their father’s footsteps, are skilled mechanics. Dave, the oldest, was at one time roundhouse foreman for the Union Pacific in Rock Springs and later held the same position in Council Bluffs. Of Frank J. Lenhart, Attorney T.S. Taliaferro Jr., of this city, who for many years had known the deceased, stated when interviewed by a representative of The Rocket, “he was a good citizen, progressive and fully abreast of the needs of the community of Green River.” Funeral Largely Attended Funeral services were held from the home in Green River Monday afternoon. These were largely attended by friends, among which were business men and fraternal brothers. He was a Mason, being a Shriner and a Knight Templar, members of which attended Monday’s services in a body. Mr. Lenhart was of the Episcopalian faith, as are all members of his family, and the last rites of the church were enacted in church’s ritualistic service for the dead. Rev. Louis Perkins, rector of St. John’s, Green River, assisted by Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of Holy Communion, Rock Springs, officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 19, 1926 Death Of Child Of Recent Arrivals Blaine, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Park of 421 I Street, died yesterday morning at the home of his parents. He had been ill but a short time and death is said to have resulted from a septic throat condition. Mr. and Mrs. Park and their family came recently to Rock Springs from Provo, Utah, Mr. Park being transferred here as local manager for the Skaggs Cash Store. The body was shipped last evening from the Rogan Mortuary on Union Pacific train No. 21, accompanied by the bereaved family, to Provo for services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 19, 1926 PNEUMONIA CAUSE OF DEATH Funeral services were held yesterday morning from the family home, 514 I street, for Joe Frank Jereb, the five weeks’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Benthol Jereb. Rev. John Henry of the North Side Roman Catholic church officiated and the Rogan mortuary was in charge. Death occurred at the family home Tuesday morning, following an attack of pneumonia. --- Green River Star, Nov 19, 1926 FRANK J. LENHART TENDERLY LAID TO REST LAST MONDAY Frank J. Lenhart, another pioneer resident of Green River and Sweetwater county, closed his eyes in death at the Wyoming General Hospital at 11:20, following an illness of two weeks duration, cause of death being given as uremic poisoning. It is doubtful if any man in Sweetwater county knew more of the county early history, and in which he had taken an active part, arriving here at the age of twenty in 1868, and as a blacksmith followed his vocation during the stage coach days of this section, and in many exciting incidents of the early days he took a prominent part, and was intimately acquainted with the early day settlers of this section of Wyoming, and with his partner of those strenuous days, James Greenhow, a firm of blacksmiths was established, that was known far and wide by the early day inhabitants, for on the firm of Greenhow & Lenhart depended this entire section for their blacksmithing, and the herdsman, stage coach owner, cattle barons and even the noted outlaws of those hectic days were patrons of this firm. Therefore he became acquainted in a very impressive manner with the habits and good qualities of the honest struggling pioneers, as well as the cunning of the Indian and the lawlessness of the cattle rustlers and all-round outlaw, and yet through these turbulent times he conducted his business with a standard that will live long in the memory of his oldest acquaintance. Frank J. Lenart was born in New Orleans, December 13, 1848, and during his youth went to Clinton, Iowa, where he entered the firm of John Studebaker, where he spent his journeymen days learning the trade of wagonmaker and blacksmith. After perfecting his chosen profession he went to California, but only for a short time, returning to Wyoming and has since been identified with the progress of this state. July 3, 1880, at Aspen, Wyoming, he wed Miss Margaret Welsh, Rev. F. L. Arnold of the Presbyterian church performing the ceremony, and tot his union eight children were born, Chas. F., Abraham H., Jacob, John M., William H., Mrs. Thomas Coope all of this city, Dave T. of Denver and Mrs. Lote Kinney of Salt Lake City, who with his widow survive him, also eight grandchildren. Upon retiring from his active business life, and disposing of is blacksmith shop and residence property on the south side of town he built a beautiful new home in the west part of the city, where with his good wife he has passed the late years. He was elected Justice of the Peace soon after retiring from business, which office he has held for many years, being Justice of the Peace of the Green River precinct at the time of his death. The funeral was held from the family home last Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. L. L. Perkins assisted by Rev. R. E. Abraham of Rock Springs conducted the impressive funeral service. Following the service the funeral cortege was formed with the sorrowing relatives and friends paying their last respect to this gallant man who had passed through the trying days of pioneering, and with tender hands laid all that was mortal of Frank J. Lenhart to rest in the bosom of mother earth in beautiful Riverview cemetery. Mr. Lenhart was for many years a member of Mount Moriah Lodge NO. 6, A. F. & A. M., Ascalon Commandery K. T., Baalbec Chapter of Green River and the Shrine of Rawlins and members of all these bodies took a prominent part in the services and funeral cortege. The pallbearers were: Wm. Evers, James Thomsen, Chris Jessen, E. S> McKay, William Rogers, and Sam Thornhill. Honorary pallbearers: Leo Viox, Frank Grummer, S. Dankowski, John Hutton, William Chrisman and George Yund. The floral offerings were very numerous and beautiful. --- Green River Star, Nov 19, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We desire through the columns of the Star to thank all who were so kind and thoughtful during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. The many kind deeds will long be cherished in our memory. We also wish to express our appreciation for the beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. MARGARET LENHART, And Family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 26, 1926 AN ERROR CORRECTED In our last issue The Rocket, in mentioning the death of little Joe Frank Jereb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benthol Jereb of 514 I street, stated that the child was five weeks old. This was an error and should have read 11 weeks and 3 days. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 26, 1926 Edna Fickle Dead From Pneumonia Mrs. Edna Fickle died at 8:10 p.m. yesterday from pneumonia following a critical illness of four days’ duration. The deceased was the wife of Paul Fickle, of Megeath. Besides her husband she is survived by two children. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 26, 1926 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services for Helen, the three-weeks’-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Bass, will be held this afternoon from the family home on Tisdale avenue with the Rogan mortuary in charge and interment in Mountain View. The child passed away last night. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 26, 1926 Death Of Mrs. Agnes Maynard On Monday The death of Mrs. Agnes Jensen Maynard, which occurred at the E.R. Cody home on Thomas street early Monday morning, while not wholly unexpected, came as a distinct shock to her friends and acquaintances here. She had been ill for nearly two weeks with influenza which gradually developed into a plural condition. For several days prior to her death, her life was despaired of. Mrs. Maynard had been a resident of this city for the past six years and was a sister of Mrs. H.W. Moss of 214 Thomas street. Another sisters, Mrs. Alma Plumb, of Sumner, Wash., arrived here Friday evening last. She was a native of Utah, born at Levan on Nov. 8, 1888. Her faith was that of the Latter Day Saints, in which work she was always active wherever she resided. Aside from her two sisters the deceased leaves a fourteen-year-old girl, known as June Maynard, whom Mrs. Maynard has raised since the latter was four years old. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Moss home where members of the Rebecca lodge, of which Mrs. Maynard was a member, officiated and later from the L.D.S. church with Bishop J.B. Young officiating. Many relatives and friends attended. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 1926 Mrs. Agnes Jenson Maynord, a well known resident of Rock Springs, was laid to rest at Rock Springs last Wednesday morning. The funeral services were held in the L. D. S. Chapel of that city, and Bishop Albert Manwaring of this city was the principal spearl. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 1926 Little Delores Marcine Smith the seven weeks old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith passed away very suddenly Tuesday morning, after an illness of but a few hours. The little body was taken to Shelton, Nebraska the same evening, where on Thanksgiving Day she was laid to rest by the side of her mother, who preceded her seven weeks ago. The Star joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in extending sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1926 Death of Mrs. James McPhie Sad Grief to District Not often does loss in one home carry the universal grief that we have all experienced in the passing of Mrs. James McPhie, whose death came as a shock to all of us, for, while she had been ill for some time, it was thought that she was on the mend and her family had not been seriously alarmed. Mrs. McPhie was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan and came with her parents to Rock Springs when she was a child—so that almost her whole life was spent here. She was married in June, 1902, and she and Mr. McPhie have lived in several of the towns in our district but are best known in Reliance, where they have always been interested in the things that make for a happy, congenial and advancing community life. Mrs. McPhie is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Corrigan of Los Angeles, three sisters and three brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Miles of Los Angeles, Mrs. Jack Lee of Alaska and Mrs. John Lane of Rock Springs. The brothers are Eugene, John and Terry Corrigan of Los Angeles. Then in Mrs. McPhie’s own home she is survived by Mr. McPhie, Mrs. Roy Burchard of Standardville, Utah, and Martin, Ronald, Joseph, Florence and Audry and to them and to Mrs. R. Gibbs, the sister of Mr. McPhie, we most particularly offer our heartfelt sypmpathy, sorrowing with them in their loss. Mrs. McPhie was buried from her Reliance home, many Rock Springs friends going out for the service, which was held under the auspices of the Church of the Latter Day Saints to Rock Springs cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1926 Reliance Mrs. E.H. Barbieux passed away after a prolonged illness in the Wyoming General Hostpial. Our sincere sympathy goes out to her family in their bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1926 Winton The community in general extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Willson in the death of Mr. Willson’s mother, Mrs. Mary Alice Willson, of Rock Springs. Interment was made at the old home in Clinton, Iowa. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1926 Winton This column wishes to extend the sympathy of the community to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sutton, in the death of Mr. Sutton’s brother, James, which occurred at Erie, Colorado. James Sutton was employed in the Winton mines several times, but each time was compelled to give up on account of his heart—the malady from which he died. Mr. Sutton was present at the funeral. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 1926 MRS. CHARLES P. HALE PASSED AWAY IN THE R. S. HOSPITAL Mrs. C. P. Hale, age 32, for four years past a resident of Manila, Utah, who formerly resided in Rock Springs, died at the hospital in that city Sunday having been taken there from her home suffering from peritonitis. Bessie Alberta Jones was born November 16, 1894 at Sidney, Nebraska, and at the time of her passing was a few days past thirty-two years of age, the yearly years of her life were spent in and near Sidney, and she attended high school of that city. At the age of seventeen she united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and has always been a woman of high moral Christian virtues. January 31, 1913 [sic], she married Charles P. Hale at Julesburg, Colorado, and five children were the result of this happy union. Four children survive her Rachel, Charles, Howard and Robert, while one child passed away in infancy. She was a kind, loving mother, a true, helpful wife, and was loved by all who knew her for her cheerful, kindly disposition, and her passing will be mourned by a host of friends in her home community and elsewhere. Besides her children and heart-broken husband, she leaves to mourn her: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones of Sidney, Nebraska, two sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Velma Wassum of Lodge Pole, Nebraska, Mrs. Ada Bell Grange, George, Ward, Aden, Katen and Clifford Jones all of Sidney, Nebraska, one brother having preceded her in death twenty-six years ago. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Simpson of this city, last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev. E. L. Anderson of the First Congregational church of Rock Springs conducting same, Chas. Nicoll rendered two beautiful ?????, and the mortal remains were followed by many friends to their last resting place in Riverview cemetery. The pallbearers were—Glen Lambert, Wm. Boren, J. Wallack, E. S. McKay, Howard Simpson and B. Chester. This publication joins in extending heartfelt sympathy to the heartbroken husband and children. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank all of our friends for their many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to us in the recent loss of our darling baby. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Smith, and Glen Smith. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones were called here the first of the week from Sidney, Nebraska, owing to the death of their daughter, Mrs. C. P. Hale. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 1926 L. H. Hale of Morgan, Colorado was here during the week, to attend the funeral of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. C. P. Hale. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. James L. Smith returned Thursday from Nebraska, where they accompanied the body of their little granddaughter. --- Green River Star, Dec 3, 1926 Phil Schaaf was called to Eldarado, Arkansas last Saturday owing to the death of a brother, one of the leading merchants of that city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 Sudden Death John C. Spray August Kendall, president of the First national Bank, has received word of the death of John C. Spray in Chicago, on Thanksgiving Day. Death came suddenly to this prominent man. He left his office in good spirits and health Wednesday evening and retired as usual, but when members of his household tried to awaken him for breakfast they found him dead. The deceased was well known around this city as the owner of the Carissa mine at South Pass, which property he held for more than thirty years and up until the time of his death. He manifested a keen interest in the mining of this district and looked forward to greater development work in the future. He maintained an important payroll at South Pass. Mr. Spray was a man of large means. His father was recognized as the largest hard-wood operator in Chicago. The deceased inherited the business and succeeded his father in operating it. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 FIRED BULLET THROUGH HEAD Fred Johnson Sent a .38 Bullet Thru Head; Still Lives Poking a .38 calibre pistol into his own mouth, Fred Johnson, 65 year old miner of this city, fired a bullet through his head at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. The attempt to commit suicide has not yet proved successful, however, for the man regained consciousness a few minutes after firing the shot and physicians declare this morning that there is a chance to save his life. Johnson was rushed to the Wyoming General Hospital for treatment. The bullet entered the roof of the mouth and penetrated upward between the two cerebral hemispheres, coming out at the very summit of the cranium. Had the leaden missile taken a course a fraction of an inch off the one it did, it was have passed through either the cerebrum or cerebellum and death would have resulted instantly. Or had a soft-nosed bullet been used in the weapon the skull would have probably been so shattered that the deed would have brought about instant death. Mr. Johnson was discharged from the hospital November 10, after having been seriously ill from bronchitis. He also has been treated for cancer, and it is believed that despondency over ill health was the basis for the rash act. He had threatened suicide many times, according to report, and was being closely guarded by his sister, who came here from Chicago while Johnson was in the hospital last month, and has remained since. Johnson recently had V.J. Facinelli appointed administrator of his estate and at this time he stated that it was his intention to end his life, that he “was through and determined to quit.” Fred Johnson was a native of Sweden, but lived in this city for several years. He maintained a bachelor home at Hillside addition, having no immediate family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 Pneumonia Causes 4 Deaths In Week Pneumonia, always a dreaded disease, but more especially so in this high altitude, claimed the lives of four children in Rock Springs and adjacent territory during the week. These children, three girls and one boy, ranged in age varying from 17 days to two years. Andrew Willard Travelute. Andrew Willard Travelute, the seven weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Travelute, died at the home of his parents, 719 Massachusetts avenue, Wednesday afternoon. The body was shipped that evening from the Rogan mortuary to Beattie, Kan., former home of Mrs. Travelute, accompanied by the parents. Mr. Travelute is assistant manager of the United Stores. Edith Marie Douglas Edith Marie, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Douglas of 101 ½ J street, died Tuesday morning. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held Wednesday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Virginia Lee Jones Funeral services for Virginia Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones of Megeath, were held from the Rogan Mortuary Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.L. Anderson of the Congregational church officiating. The infant was 17 days old and passed away at the family home Monday evening. Lorane Angeli Lorane, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Angeli of Superior, died last Saturday. Funeral services were held at the Rogan Mortuary Tuesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 Well-Known Local Resident Passes Frank Silak, resident of this city for the past 23 years, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alex Jolochan, 605 Eighth street, following a brief illness. During the 23 years of his life spent in Rock Springs Mr. Silak engaged as a coal miner and at different times was employed at the Guy T. Rife ranch, south of the city. He leaves two sons and three daughters, his wife having preceded him in death several years. He was born in Austria 66 years ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 o’clock at the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, and with Rev. Fr. Henry officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our darling baby, Edith Marie. MR. and MRS. JACK DOUGLAS --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 DEATH OF INFANT A baby boy was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Ed James of this city passed away soon after birth. Burial took place in Mountain View cemetery the following day. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this opportunity of thanking our many friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement, assuring that each act of kindness shall long be remembered. MR. and MRS. RUDOLPH ANGELI, Superior, Wyo., Dec. 8, 1926. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 DEATH OF JAPANESE The body of Sam Nishemura, Japanese, was brought to Rock Springs last evening from Rawlins, where he died Wednesday. Nishemura formerly lived in this district, at one time residing at Gunn and another time at Quealy. The body was taken to the Rogan mortuary awaiting final arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 Mrs. Pete Lager Died In Denver Older residents of Rock Springs, those with whom events and personages of the city’s early days are familiar, will recall the name of Mrs. Pete Lager and will be interested in knowing that that venerable lady and early-day resident of Rock Springs passed away Monday in Denver. Mrs. Lager was born in Sweden 82 years ago, October last. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Peterson. The Lagers left Rock Springs for Denver 14 years ago, after spending nearly 30 years of their lives here. Mr. Lager died in Denver about 1918. During the last 14 years Mrs. Lager visited Rock Springs several times, the last time being four years ago. She was a cousin of Charles Danielson, well-known through this section of Wyoming. Burial was yesterday in Denver. Upon the receipt of report of Mrs. Lager’s death, Miss Susie Tufte of 202 M street, this city, a close personal friend of deceased, was interviewed and related that Mrs. Lager had been active in the city’s early days, and that she would be remembered by many of the old-timers. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 Mother Of Local Woman Is Dead Mrs. J.U. Fager, the mother to Mrs. C.K. Tatlock of this city, died at her home in Loveland, Colorado, Friday night. Mrs. Tatlock had been advised that her mother was ill and left Friday afternoon for Loveland, arriving there about the time Mrs. Fager died. Mr. Tatlock left Saturday for Loveland, returning the early part of the week. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 10, 1926 U.P. ENGINEER DIES AT POST McCarthy of Evanston Passes Away At Green River Engineer McCarthy of Evanston, in charge of the engine drawing train No. 28, the eastbound Gold Coast Limited on the Union Pacific, running from Ogden to Green River, was found dead in his cab at 8:40 last Friday night, and was taken from the engine at Green River and the body turned over to an undertaker. Mr. McCarthy had slowed his train down while running through Fish cut, two miles west of Green River, as is the custom, and had whistled for the station. His failure to whistle for a street crossing at the edge of town caused his fireman to look around. The engineer was slumped forward, with his hand on the throttle. The foreman investigated and found the man dead. He brought the train to a stop, summoning a brake man, sent a flagman to the rear, and then brought his train to the station, arriving only a few minutes late. There, the body of the engineer was taken down and removed to the depot. The engine was cut from the train and another substituted, which brought it to Laramie and hence to Cheyenne. Mr. McCarthy was about 60 years of age and lived at Evanston with his family. He was one of the older engineers on the Western division, the fact that he was in charge of the new train, the Gold Coast limited, indicating that he was ranked among the best on the division. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 JOHNSON DIES FROM RASH ACT Fred Johnson, 65 year old miner of this city and a native of Sweden, who on Thursday of last week attempted to commit suicide by firing a bullet from a .38 calibre pistol into his mouth, died at the city hospital late the following day. For several hours it was thought that the suicidal attempt would prove unsuccessful even though the bullet, penetrating the roof of the mouth, emitted through the skull. In its course it had traveled upward and between the two cerebral hemispheres of the brain. The desperate deed of the man is attributed to ill health, according to friends. For some weeks he had been despondent, suffering from bronchitis. He had also been treated for cancer. Funeral services were held from the Rogan Mortuary Sunday afternoon with burial in Mountain View cemetery following. They were attended by a sister, who made the trip to Rock Springs from the east. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 Thomas L. Moore Pneumonia Victim The many Rock Springs friends of Thomas L. Moore, popular manager of the dry good department of the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. 4 store, received with a shock the report of his death which occurred at the Wyoming General hospital late Friday afternoon last. For several days he was a victim of pneumonia and because it was known that he was in this high altitude primarily for his health much concern was generally felt for him. The Moores had lived here but two years and in that time had made many friends. Mr. Moore’s mother, Mrs. M.J. Moore, arrived in Rock Springs prior to his death from her home in Greeley Center, Nebr. Short services were held on Sunday evening at the Rogan Mortuary with Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Catholic Church officiating. The body, accompanied by the wife and mother, was shipped that evening to the old home at Greeley Center. On Tuesday morning funeral services were held from the Catholic Church of that city. Mr. Moore was a Knight of Columbus. He was 28 years old and was born in Denver. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 Joseph Sprowell Died Here Sunday The death of Joseph M. Sprowell occurred at the Wyoming General hospital last Sunday evening. Last spring Mr. Sprowell suffered an attack of influenza from which he never fully recovered. Since then he had, at different times, resumed his work at the E-Plane mine, working until shortly before his death. He was taken to the local hospital three days before the end came. Joseph Morton Sprowell was born in Rock Springs. Had he lived until the day following his death he would have been 42 years old. Nineteen years ago he married Miss Sena Smith, at that time a resident of Nebraska. He is survived by the widow and five children: George, Glen, Cecelia, Gertrude and Eloise. Also six sisters and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Allen Fletcher of Dines, Mrs. William May of Laramie, Mrs. Cecelia O’Dell, Mrs. Maude Ace, Mrs. James LeMarr and Miss Hazel Sprowell, of this city; the brothers are Earl and George, also of Rock Springs. Funeral services were held at the Earl Sprowell home in the Belmont Addition Tuesday afternoon with the Wildermuth Funeral Home in charge. The Episcopal ritual service for the dead was read with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. The Episcopal choir sang two selections. The Fraternal Order of Eagles of which decedent was an active member attended the services in a body. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 PNEUMONIA PROVES FATAL TO LITTLE GIRL HERE Ilene, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stokich, succumbed to the ravages of pneumonia last Sunday at the home of her parents, 709 Ninth Street. She was the only child and was nearly four years old. Funeral services, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, were held from the family home on Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 John Tolton Dies Here Friday Last John Tolton died at the Wyoming General Hospital Friday afternoon last. He had been ill for three weeks with a severe cold, which developed into pneumonia, and six hours before his death was rushed to the local hospital in an effort to save his life. Mr. Tolton had lived in Rock Springs for seven years, and was, at the time of his death in the employ of the State Highway department. He was born in Beaver, Utah, 46 years ago, later coming to Linwood to reside. Twelve years ago, at Linwood, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Jane Son [nee Nelson], who with five children survive. He was a brother of Mrs. Dave Hopkins and Mrs. William Allen, both Rock Springs residents. Funeral services were held at the L.D.S. church on Monday afternoon. Bishop Young officiated and the Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 Pneumonia Causes Death of Draca Mike Draca, resident of Rock Springs for a number of years, died here last Saturday morning following a several day fight against pneumonia. Services were held Sunday from the Greek Orthodox church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. Deceased was born in Serbia 33 years ago. At the time of his death he was proprietor of a soft drink parlor on K Street. He is survived by a wife who, at this time, is in Serbia. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 Pioneer Sheepman Died in Salt Lake (Kemmerer Gazette) The bare mention, with detail lacking, in the Cokeville correspondence of the Gazette in its last issue, of the death of Frank Stoner, member of the prominent pioneer Cokeville family, served as a shock to scores of friends of deceased in this county. Mr. Stoner passed away in Salt Lake City Sunday, December 5, death being due to an affliction of the stomach. He was stricken about two months ago. The body was brought to Cokeville last Wednesday, the place where he had resided since 1890, excepting for a three year period that he spent ranching near Murtaugh, Idaho. Deceased was 56 years of age, having been born at Waterboro, Pa., February 4, 1870, being 45 years of age at the time of his demise. Surviving him are his widow, two daughters, Mary Jo, and Frances; two sisters, Mrs. Cornell and Mrs. Alidridge, who are residents of Hollywood, Cal.; two brothers, Aaron and Clinton, who reside at Wichita, Kan. Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church at Cokeville, Rev. Mr. Jordan delivering the oration. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Gene Stoner, Mrs. L.A. Richardson, Marlowe Taylor and L.A. Richardson rendered two numbers, “My Faith Looks Up To Thee,” and “Nearer, My God, To Thee.” Interment was in the Cokeville cemetery. The church was crowded to capacity and the floral tributes were profuse. Attending the funeral was a delegation from the Rock Springs B.P.O.E. lodge, of which deceased was a member. The passing of Frank Stoner has brought sorrow to many outside his immediate family, for no one who had formed his acquaintance could but hold him in high esteem. Long identified in the ranch and stock raising industry of old Uinta, now Lincoln county, his friends were legion, and sorrow at his passing. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 17, 1926 DINES NEWS Friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. Davis are consoling with them on the loss of their baby daughter, who was born at the Rock Springs hospital December 7, and lived only five days. --- Green River Star, Dec 17, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. James Thomsen were in Rock Springs Wednesday attending the funeral of Joseph Sprowell. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 24, 1926 JACOB MORD DIED MONDAY Manager of Thruman’s Succumbs Following Prolonged Illness Jacob Mord, well known manager of Thruman’s Toggery of this city, died at 1:58 Monday morning at the Wyoming General Hospital. For years he had been in extremely poor health and during the past six months his condition had been critical a number of times. At 7 o’clock Saturday night he lapsed into unconsciousness, the sleep from which he never awakened. Deceased was 49 years of age. He was born in Austria, but came to America when a small boy, when his parents emigrated to make their home on Staten Island, New York. After growing to manhood there, he came West 20 years ago, residing first at Cripple Creek, Colo., and later at Salt Lake City. Sixteen years ago he moved to Rock Springs and entered the employ of Oscar Feldscher, who was then conducting the Hub clothing store. Later he went to work for William Thurman, and at the time of the latter’s death Mr. Mord organized a company to buy Thurman’s Toggery, of which he became manager, and remained in this position until his death. The mother of deceased is living and is now more than 80 years of age. It had been Mr. Mord’s intention to visit her this winter, a desire which he very often expressed and seemed to take great delight in contemplating. The other relatives surviving are four brothers, one of whom is a physician and the others business men of Staten Island; and one sister, an accomplished pianist, who visited her brother in this city several times. Mr. Mord had scores of friends in Rock Springs. He always was loyal to the civic and business enterprises of Rock Springs and would support and work for improvements to the limit of his endurance. At the time of his death, and for a long time previous, he lived at the home of Mrs. H. Litchenstein, 316 Cedar street, where a group of his friends board. Funeral services were held Monday night at the Wildermuth Funeral Home by the Elks’ Lodge, of which deceased was an active and beloved member. The Elks then escorted the remains to the Union Pacific station, whence it was expressed to Staten Island for services and interment. After the body had been removed from the chapel a group representing the Jews of the city held a special service in accordance with customs of the Hebrew faith. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 24, 1926 FUNERAL FOR INFANT Funeral services for George Jr., the 13-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Selakovich, of 130 M street, were held Monday afternoon at the North Side Roman Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Henry officiated and the Rogan Mortuary was in charge. The child passed away last Sunday morning at the home of its parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 24, 1926 Mrs. Boyd Was 87 At Time of Death Mrs. Ellen M. Boyd, 87, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.B. Simpson, at Green River. She had been feeble, due to advanced age, for some time, and the end was not unexpected. Mrs. Boyd had lived at Green River nine years, having come there from Grand Island, Neb., where she and her husband were among the pioneer settlers. She was a native of Ireland, and as a child, came to America with her parents. Mrs. Boyd is survived by the following children: W.K. Boyd of Denver, and Miss Pearl Boyd and Mrs. H.B. Simpson of Green River. She was the grandmother of Herb Simpson, well known orchestra leader. The body passed through Rock Springs Monday en route to Grand Island, her former home, for burial in the plot where her husband and other relatives are at rest. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 31, 1926 Wife Of Former Pastor Is Dead Mrs. E.C. Lewis died Monday, December 20, at Clay Center, Nebraska, according to word received by friends in this city where she formerly lived. Mrs. Lewis was wife of Reverend Lewis, who was formerly pastor of the Congregational church of this city. Besides the husband, she is survived by two daughters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 31, 1926 Body of Young Man Found in R.R. Car The body of a young man, apparently about 27 years of age, was found by a car inspector in a refrigerator car in the railroad yards at Green River Tuesday morning. It was thought that death had occurred four hours prior to finding of the body and was due to carbon monoxide gas, resulting from the charcoal burners with which refrigerator cars are equipped. It was apparent that the young man was beating his way to the East, as the car in which was found his body was eastbound. Found in his clothing was an identification card bearing the name, Earl Ora Ford, and in case of accident notify Mrs. Rose Honl, Denison, Texas. Coroner Frank P. Rogan of Rock Springs was called immediately. Communication was established with Mrs. Honl, who directed that the body be sent by express to Iola, Kansas. Authorities were unable to learn the identity of the relationship of Mrs. Honl to the unfortunate man, but it is presumed that she was his mother. The body was shipped from the Mortuary Wednesday on U.P. Train No. 6. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 31, 1926 Former Local Resident Dead Early day residents of Rock Springs who remember the name of John McCready will be interested in knowing that his death occurred recently at his home in Ogden. Funeral services were held from the Masonic Temple in that city with Dean W.W. Fleetwood of the Episcopal cathedral in Salt Lake City reading the service for the dead and delivering the eulogy. Mr. McCready came to Rock Springs 50 years ago, or rather, to Blairtown, arriving three weeks after the U.P. station had been moved from that place to its present location in Rock Springs. He was a brother to the late Mrs. John Blair, and a nephew of the late Mrs. Archie Blair, who was one of the three first white women to settle in this region. Two years after his arrival, or in 1878, Mr. McCready was sent by Archie Blair to New Mexico to trail a flock of sheep up through Colorado and into western Wyoming, which were among the first stock sheep ever brought to Wyoming. Mr. McCready resided here 15 years, and was married while here in 1886, leaving five years later. He was county commission of Sweetwater County from 1884 to 1890. While a caller at The Rocket office in the last year, Mr. McCready stated that he remembered several persons who were here at this time that were he when he came 50 years ago, included among the number being Mrs. W.H. O’Donnell, Mrs. John Hay, Mrs. Mary Clark and Mrs. Lafferty. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 31, 1926 John Ingman Died On Coast The Rock Springs Lodge No. 624 of the B.P.O. Elks was recently advised of the death in Oakland, Cal., of one of its members, a former resident of the city, John Ingman, who left Rock Springs for California 14 years ago after residing here for a number of years. He was a brother of the late Mrs. Mary Ludvigsen, whose body was brought to Rock Springs for interment last April, and who was also an early resident of the city. In the early days Mr. Ingman was a stone mason by trade, as also was John A. Ludvigsen, his brother-in-law, and with whom he followed his trade. Before leaving Rock Springs he was overtaken with ill health and it was for that reason that he went to California, where he has since resided. He never married. Funeral services were conducted by the Elk Lodge of Oakland. Mr. Ingman never demitted his membership from the Rock Springs order. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 31, 1926 Aged Woman Died Sunday Night Mrs. Margaret Barry Hall of 110 ½ M Street, this city, died Sunday, December 26. She was 72 years old, having been born at Toronto, Canada, on February 6, 1854. Death is said to have resulted from a complication of diseases incident to old age, augmented by broken bones encountered in a fall three years ago, injuries from which the deceased did not fully recover. The survivors are Thomas Hall, husband of the deceased, and two sons, one of whom resides in Canada; the other’s whereabouts are unknown. Mr. Hall is now 86 years old. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, the Ace Mortuary having charge of the body. Services were conducted by the Salvation Army. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 31, 1926 FUNERAL FOR INFANT Fay, the 16-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Barger of 117 Fifth street, died last Sunday afternoon. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, were held at the family home Monday afternoon. Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic church officiated. --- Green River Star, Dec 31, 1926 FOUND DEAD IN P. F. E. CAR A man was found dead in a P. F. E. car in the yards here one day this week, but up to the time of going to press no particulars had been learned as to who he was or where he was from. --- Green River Star, Dec 31, 1926 Mrs. H. Twitchell of Manila Passes Away Mrs. Henry Twitchell of Manila, died at her home Tuesday from the effect of a cancer. Her funeral is being held at Manila today and she will be buried in the cemetery at that place. Mrs. Twitchell’s maiden name was Elizabeth Potter and she was a native of Cannonville, Utah, where she was born 54 years ago, but in girlhood she went with her parents to Beaver, Utah, and there grew to womanhood and married, coming, with many other people from Beaver, to settle in the Lucerne Valley, some 28 years ago. Mrs. Twitchell is survived by her husband, one of Daggett county’s substantial men, her mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Potter, 81, who has lived with her for a number of years past, and by six sons, Wallace and Don of Roosevelt, Utah, Rollin of San Diego, California, Wilford and Albert of Manila and Roy, who is serving with the U. S. Marines in China, and by one daughter, Mrs. Vernon Nelson of Manila. It is expected that all but Vernon will be there for the funeral. Her brother, Charles Potter of Vernal, accompanied by his wife and her sister, Mrs. Thomas Baldwin of Beaver, have all passed through Green River to assist in laying the departed wife, mother and sister away. --- Green River Star, Dec 31, 1926 Old Pioneer Passed Away Last Monday Joseph Warby, 62, died at the Fosdick ranch Monday from the effects of acute indigestion, and his funeral was held at Manila Wednesday. Mr. Warby was a native of Beaver, Utah, and he came to settle near Manila 80 years ago, with many other people from his home town. He was never married, and for the past four years has made his home at the Fosdick ranch, and Mrs. Fosdick was the only on in attendance at the time of his death. Mr. Warby leaves brothers, Samuel of Bountiful, Utah, Isaac of Beaver, Utah, and James and Stephen of Burnt Fork and Mrs. Daniel Nelson of Vernal, Utah, and his many friends to mourn his passing. He was by nature a pioneer and frontiersman and did a goodly part in the building up of the various settlements on this side of the Uinta mountains. ---