Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jan 1929 Edward Cook, Former President of Rock Springs Central Labor Body, Dies News of the tragic death in No. 8 Mine of Ed. Cook, member of The Union Pacific Old Timers Association, and a prominent labor leader of Rock Springs, came as a distinct shock to the many, many friends in our towns who had known and admired him, and who know and admire the members of his family, left to mourn his loss. Mr. Cook was born in Lanarkshire, England in 1875, and in April, 1904, he came to America and to Rock Springs. For twenty-four years he has been a resident of Rock Springs, and few men in the district have been more active in the interests of labor than he. Just recently he had received a badge illustrating his service as a past President of the Central Labor Body at Rock Springs. He had been President of the Executive Committee, and was, at the time of his death, official organizer for the Retail Clerks’ Union. He had frequently served as a member of the Hospital Commission, and was especially interested in the Rock Springs’ Labor Day celebration, giving his time unstintingly in its interest. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Golden Eagles, and the membership of both of these organizations attended the funeral services in a body. He was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, and the funeral services, which began at his home on Rainbow Avenue, were continued at the church, with Bishops J.B. Young and J.I. Williams officiating. Pallbearers were William Wilson, Thomas Smith, Ted Samuels, John Retford, George Krichbaum and Anton Visintainer. Decedent is survived by his wife, six children, and two grandchildren, all well known in Rock Springs and especially to The Union Pacific Coal Company family. They are: Mrs. John Firmage, Jr., Arthur and Harold Cook, married and living in Rock Springs, Tommy of the Rock Springs’ store and Misses Ethel and May, at home. To them we extend our heartfelt sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jan 1929 Reliance Reliance friends are extending their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sisk in the death of the aged mother of Mrs. Sisk who passed away on December 10th. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jan 1929 Superior Mr. and Mrs. Frank Genetti of South Superior have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their thirteen year old daughter, Lena. Funeral services were held at Rock Springs on Thanksgiving Day. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jan 1929 Winton Winton extends its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Bert Robbins and Mrs. Leonard Fisher in the death of their mother, Mrs. Charles Warren. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jan 1929 Winton This community extends its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Joe Lidell and Billy in their sad loss in the death of Joe Liddell who, with his family, had been a resident of Winton for seven years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1929 Marcina Child, 4, Died Here Today Alice Mary, four year old daughter of Patrolman and Mrs. Val Marcina, died of influenza-meningitis at the Wyoming General hospital shortly after noon today. Death followed a severe illness of ten days duration during which time Mr. and Mrs. Marcina did everything within human power to save its life. They are now grief stricken. Funeral arrangements are not made at this time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 4, 1929 Bert Bard, 65, Is Dead; Pt. of Rocks Bert Bard, aged 65 years, well known in the Rock Springs district where he worked for flock raisers at various times, was found dead in his bed this morning at Point of Rocks. Coroner Frank P. Rogan was called to the scene and made an investigation which disclosed that he had been dead for several hours. The body was brought to the Rogan mortuary for final plans. Mr. Rogan is attempting to located relatives of the aged man. --- Green River Star, Jan 4, 1929 Mrs. Flora Bishopp returned from Oklahoma Sunday where she was called owing to the death of her mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1929 Infant Son Former Rock Springs Girl Buried Here Tuesday The funeral of Arthur Schultz Jr., five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schultz of Alamosa, Colo., was held Tuesday at two p.m. from the home of Richard Lewis, father of Mrs. Schultz, on Logan street. Rev. W.T. Methvin of the First Methodist Church officiated. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the Lewis family plot in Mountain View cemetery. Arthur Jr., died of influenza Friday last at the Lutheran hospital at Alamosa. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister, Melba Ruth. Mrs. Schultz was formerly Miss Bessie Lewis, a well known Rock Springs girl. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1929 Alice Marcina Laid to Rest The funeral of little Alice Mary, daughter of Patrolman and Mrs. Val Marcina of 412 Soulsby Avenue, was Sunday at three p.m., from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. John Zaplotnik officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. For several hours before the funeral the Marcina home was packed with many beautiful flowers. These were taken directly to the cemetery and banked by the graveside. Alice Mary was born in Rock Springs February 23rd, 1925, being at the time of her death nearly four years old. She is survived by her parents and two sisters, Helen, aged 6 years and Florence, 5 years. She had been in failing health since last fall, but three weeks ago she was stricken with influenza which resulted in meningitis, causing her death at the Wyoming General hospital Friday last. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1929 Leap From Train Fatal To Traveler Mario Panarotto, aged 25 years, of Sonora, Cal., died at the Wyoming General hospital here Sunday shortly after nine a.m. Death resulted from a fractured skull sustained when Panarotto jumped from Union Pacific passenger train No. 25 Saturday night last, 64 miles east of Rock Springs. It is thought that the train was traveling at a high rate of speed when Panarotto leaped to his death. Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy has lead Coroner Frank P. Rogan to the conclusion that the man became mentally unbalanced upon reaching the high altitude of this section. Union Pacific train No. 25 passes through Tipton, 62 miles east of Rock Springs at 10:10 p.m. The man was found two miles east of Tipton which would indicate that he jumped from the vestibule of the train about ten o’clock. The train crew, upon missing the man, reported it immediately upon reaching Rock Springs at 11:30 p.m. The section foreman at Tipton was notified and at once instituted a search which resulted in finding him shortly after midnight. Panarotto was brought to Rock Springs on the first train, arriving here about four a.m. Sunday. He was taken to the Wyoming General hospital where he died five hours later. He died without regaining consciousness. The only means of identification on his person was a check book on a Caspien, Mich., bank. Communication was at once established with this source which lead to locating his wife in Sonora, Cal., and a brother near Caspien. The body is to be shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Sonora where his wife and child are located. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1929 Avalanche Deals Death to Wm. Elze at Kappes Ranch South of Here William Elze Jr., 35, met death Friday when he was caught in an avalanche of snow and swept one thousand feet down the side of a mountain at the Nicholas Kappes ranch 21 miles south of this city. The young man, who was the son-in-law of Nicholas Kappes and held an interest in the picturesque Kappes ranch, left the cabin at 5 p.m. to shoot rabbits with a new gun he had received as a Christmas gift. He said he would be gone but a short time. When he had not returned at night fall folks at the ranch became apprehensive and set out in search of him. Body Found When the searchers had gone but a few hundred yards from the ranch home they discovered a denuded spot on the mountain side and huge drifts of snow at the base caused by an avalanche. Fearful that Elze had been caught in the slide the debris was carefully explored. The anxious search ended when the man’s lifeless body was found wrapped in a blanket of snow from which only an arm protruded. Power of Slide The avalanche swept down upon him as he was scaling the mountain. Strong and courageous man though he was, he was unable to cope with the powerful torrent of snow and was swept with it to his death. As he was rolled down the slope his body collected a ball of snow which covered even his head. It is thought he died of suffocation. Just two hours elapsed from the time Elze left the house until his body was recovered. Ruby Ortiz, a neighbor ranchman, rode a horse through the night to advise the coroner of Elze’s death. Saturday Coroner F.P. Rogan attempted to reach the ranch by automobile but was unable to do so. Securing a horse drawn sled he made the trip out Saturday and returned with the body Sunday. War Veteran William Elze Jr. was born in Germany, February 22, 1894. When he was two years old he was brought by his parents to America and grew to manhood in this country. He enlisted in the United States army during the World War and went to France with the A.E.F. Following the armistice he was stationed in Germany with the army of occupation. Seven years ago he was married to Anna Kappes who with one son, aged three years, survive him. Other survivors are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. William Elze of Baldwin, Colorado, three sisters and three brothers. All of the sister, Mrs. Carl Silka and Miss Freda Elze and Mrs. John Czysty and one brother, Alfred, were here for the funeral which was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the home of David Jones, 120 Sherman street. Fred Jacobs, a cousin of the decedent, came from Lodgepole, Nebraska for the obsequies. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiated at the funeral and music was rendered by the Episcopal choir. Interment, in charge of the George Ace mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 11, 1929 Bert Bard Laid To Rest Friday Funeral services for Bert Bard, aged 67 years, who was found dead in his bed at Point of Rocks Friday last, were held Monday at two p.m. at the Rogan mortuary. Rev. Stephen D. Pyle officiated. Decedent was a member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 624, Rock Springs, which held the order’s ritualistic service for the dead. Decedent is survived by a sister, Mrs. Burke, who resides at Sterling, Ill., but who was unable to attend the services. --- Green River Star, Jan 11, 1929 CALLED TO ERIE, COLORADO AT DEATH OF MOTHER Stanley B. Pitchford was called to Erie, Colorado Wednesday evening owing to the death of his mother. His mother had been failing for some time and her death was not unexpected though a shock. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 18, 1929 Reliance Woman Passed Away Here Tuesday Mrs. Sagane Hirata of Reliance, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday after an illness of several months duration. She died a few minutes after being admitted to the local institution. Decedent had resided in Reliance for several years. She is survived by her husband and two sons. The remains were shipped last night from the Rogan mortuary to Denver for cremation. --- Green River Star, Jan 18, 1929 ENGINEER BLAMED FOR OWN DEATH Engineer Walker, of the Oregon Short Line, who was killed in a wreck near here at the Green river bridge October 28th, was blamed for the wreck which proved fatal to him. He and Conductor Ryan were in charge of a freight train which crashed into the rear of a Union Pacific freight standing on a siding in the Green River years. The statement was made in a report by W. P. Borland, director of safety, to the interstate commerce commission. Testimony before the bureau of safety indicated that Walker had disregarded a signal. Prior to the accident, the report showed, Walker had sought a few minutes rest, and had been worried by sickness in his family at Montpelier, Idaho, where his home was under quarantine on account of scarlet fever. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1929 Early Day Resident Dies In Salt Lake; Funeral Here Sunday Mrs. Christina Spence Thompson, an early day resident of Rock Springs, died at her home in Salt Lake City Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Her death was due to an acute heart attack and so far as relatives here know entirely unexpected. Mrs. Thompson visited members of her family and old time friends here during the holidays and at that time appeared to be in excellent health. The name of Mrs. Thompson is being recalled by many of the city’s older residents for the greater part of her 62 years of life were spent in Rock Springs, coming here from her native Scotland when but fifteen years old. She was married here and reared a large family in this community, her eldest son being Representative Charles Spence of Winton, a member of Sweetwater County’s legislative delegation now meeting in Cheyenne. Mr. Spence arrived here last evening. The late Charles Spence, her first husband, died here four years ago. He was a member of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timers Association. Eighteen months ago she married Malcolm McBlaine Thompson of Salt Lake City, where since she has made her home. The body of Mrs. Spence will arrive this evening from Salt Lake City accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Kate Harper, her two sons, George and John Spence, of Salt Lake City, and Mr. Thompson if the latter’s health permits of the trip to Rock Springs. Tomorrow the body will lie in state at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mike Korogi, at Reliance. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband and by ten children. Besides those already mentioned there are William, James and Andrew Spence of Winton; Mrs. Mike Korogi, Mrs. Anna Zelinka and Alex Spence of Reliance. Funeral Sunday The funeral will be Sunday at two p.m. from the L.D.S. Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary, and with Bishop J.I. Williams officiating. Six of her seven sons will act as pallbearers, as they did at the death of their father four years ago. Interment will be in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1929 Tourist Dies On Auto Stage Near Granger August Becks, forty-year old traveler westbound on an auto stage died on the bus of a supposed attack of pneumonia. Only means of identification was a membership card in Metal Workers Union of Chicago. Becks was en route to California and died 13 miles west of Granger early this morning. Body was returned to Granger at four o’clock today, according to Mayor Louis Hill of Granger. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1929 Mother of Rock Springs Woman Dead Mrs. Evan McGregor, 754 Ninth street, received word Monday morning of the death of her mother, Mrs. Stella Peru, in Salt Lake City and left the same day for that city. Mrs. Peru was a native of England whose parents emigrated to Australia, taking her with them. When she was 21 years old she came to America and to Utah with a Latter-day Saint’s pilgrimage. Since she lived in Salt Lake City. Besides Mrs. MacGregor of this city she is survived by one other daughter, three sons, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1929 MAN WHO LEAD RESCUE PARTY VICTIM OF COLD When Lester G. Baker and James D. Vicars narrowly escaped death by freezing while their car was stalled in the snow 15 miles west of Granger three weeks ago, Alex McDougall of Granger, headed the rescue party which brought the stranded men to safety. But the exposure which McDougall suffered then gave him a cold. The cold turned into pneumonia which Tuesday last caused the man’s death. Alex McDougall had been a resident of Wyoming since 1892 when he settled on the M Bar ranch near Wheatland. For the last two years he has been employed by the state highway department in the Granger district. He was a member of Wheatland Lodge A.F. & A.M. and of the Wyoming consistory. Surviving him are his mother, his wife, two sons and one daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 25, 1929 Body Unknown Man Found In Box Car A man of unknown identity was interred in the city cemetery Wednesday by the Ace mortuary after efforts to trace his identity by Coroner Frank P. Rogan were not successful. The man’s body was found thinly clad in a box car at Granger Monday. He had frozen to death. In his pockets was a bottle of cough medicine bearing the name of a Green River doctor, through whom an effort was made to establish the man’s identity but due to the prescription being only for a cough this proved unsuccessful. It was thought that the man was about 35 years old. --- Green River Star, Jan 25, 1929 FREEZES TO DEATH IN CAR The unidentified body of a man, frozen solidly, was found in a box car at Granger, west of here, early last Tuesday. Coroner Frank P. Rogan, of Rock Springs, took charge of the body and announced no inquest would be held as there was no evidence of foul play. The age of the man was about 33 years. He wore a blue-striped serge suit with blue overalls and a blue and white striped over shirt. He had sharp features with a depression on the nose which indicated it had been broken previously. The hair was dark. A few dollars and a bottle of cough syrup were found in the pockets of the overalls. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1929 The Late John Maxwell John Maxwell, who died in June, 1919, was a real old timer and at one time a resident of Carbon, the old town which seems to have gripped the affections of the folk who lived there. Mr. Maxwell, born in Glasgow, Scotland, into a family in which there were fifteen children, eleven of which grew to manhood and womanhood, and all but two of whom still live. He came to The United States and to Pennsylvania with his parents when he was quite young. He was married there to Miss Jane Riddle. He had five children: Robert and George Maxwell, Rock Springs; and Mrs. Wm. Black, Rock Springs; Mrs. John Daly, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. G.G. McComas, Los Angeles. He preceded his wife and young family west and after he was settled in Carbon he went back as far as Cheyenne to meet them as they came west. He was mayor of Carbon in 1901 and 1902, and was given a handsome medal in recognition of his services as such. After coming to Rock Springs he interested himself in the First Aid classes and was proud to show a gold medal which he won when his team took second place in The Union Pacific Coal Company meet in 1911. All phases of First Aid and mine rescue were given his hearty support and it was he who designed the ambulance car used in Old No. Seven mine to more comfortably transport any injured men in this mine where there was the possibility of a transportation distance of four miles to the entrance. It was equipped with a First Aid kit and with electric lights inside which made it possible to heat it when desired. Mr. Maxwell was a leader in the Scottish fun of earlier days and never missed a Bobby Burns celebration. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and was always interested in the growing organizations of Rock Springs and Wyoming. He died in 1919 just before his two sons, George and Robert, returned home after demobilization from the service of Uncle Sam during the World War, mourned by the community of Rock Springs and Southwestern Wyoming, and wherever old Carbonites now make their homes. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1929 Joseph F. Liddell Joseph Liddell, who died at Wyoming General Hospital on December 10th, was a well known citizen of Winton and had been an employe of The Union Pacific Coal Company for seven years. He was a quiet and home-loving man and was a general favorite in the town where he and Mrs. Liddell interested themselves in the things that made for community betterment. He was a brother of Mrs. Wm. Redshaw, the wife of the former Superintendent of the Winton mines and now General Manager, Megeath Coal Company. Mr. Liddell was born in Coal City, Illinois, and came west first when he was twenty years old. He settled in Trinidad, Colorado, where he was married to Miss Lennie Carter. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and its members had charge of the funeral at Denver, Colorado, to which place he was taken for burial. Surviving him are his widow and his only son, Billy, who is employed at Winton. To them heartfelt sympathy is extended. Mrs. Liddell wishes especially to thank the members of the Local Union at Winton for their many kindnesses during her bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1929 Superior Joseph Prevedel died of pneumonia at the Wyoming General Hospital on December 14th, after a short illness. Mr. Prevedel was a native of Blez [sic], Italy, and was 35 years of age. He had been employed by The Union Pacific Coal Company since 1908. He left to mourn his death, a wife and four children. Funeral services were held from the South Side Catholic Church. Rev. Father S.A. Welsh officiated. He was laid to rest in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1929 Mystery Man’s Body Still Unidentified Identity of mystery frozen to death in a box car at Granger January 21, remains unsolved. Many inquiries have been received by Coroner Frank P. Rogan asking for detailed description. B.F. Samuelson, Chugwater farmer, came here Tuesday to claim the body as that of his missing son whom he has not seen for four years. The body of the mystery man was disinterred. But Mr. Samuelson was not certain of its being his son. He will return with wife for closer study. Meanwhile Rogan has embalmed the remains and dressed the body for further effort at identification. Photo was taken Wednesday. Samuelson took a lock of the hair for his wife to view with the hope of matching it with samples filed in the family album. For the benefit of those who may be interested, description of the unidentified man is: Height five feet 8½ inches, straight brown hair, blue eyes, weight 140 to 150 pounds, round scar just below right knee; wore striped blue serge trousers, blue and gray shirt, size 8½ shoe. Rogan is anxious to have the body claimed before returning it to a pauper’s grave. --- Green River Star, Feb 1, 1929 IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BODY The frozen body of an unidentified man, found last week in a box car near Granger, was thawed out, embalmed and shaved for the benefit of B. F. Samuelson, Chugwater, Wyo., a framer of that section, who believed it was the body of his son. Samuelson could not positively identify the man as his son and returned to Chugwater to bring his wife to assist in the identification. Mrs. Samuelson will bring with her locks of her son’s hair to match. Samuelson also took with him a lock of the dead man’s hair. The distorted features did not fit the photograph of the missing son, who has not been home for four years. The body in Rock Springs appears to be that of a man around 30 years of age. The Samuelson youth is about 25 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1929 Husband Of R.S. Teacher Is Dead The death of Owen B. Trout which occurred a week ago at his home in Denver is of interest in Rock Springs as it will be remembered that Mrs. Trout is a former Rock Springs teacher who was Miss Louis Dahm. Miss Dahm taught here ten years ago in both the grades and high school. Mr. Trout was registrar at the University of Denver. His death was the result of the after effects of influenza. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1929 Solon’s Mother Laid To Rest The funeral of Mrs. Christina Spence Thompson, early day resident of Rock Springs who died at her Salt Lake City home Wednesday, January 23rd, was held from the L.D.S. Church here, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, Sunday at two p.m. Patriarch John B. Young and Robert Fletcher officiated with the choir of the church singing. The services were attended by many friends of the family from here and Reliance where the decedent lived for several years. Both sides of the streets leading from the church were filled with cars with many who were unable to gain entrance into the building. Mrs. Spence is survived by seven sons, six of whom acted as pallbearers. She is also survived by three daughters, and her husband, Malcolm McBlaine Thompson. The latter was unable to accompany the remains of his wife to Rock Springs because of ill health but his son, William Thompson, accompanied the members of the Spence family here from Salt Lake City and was in attendance at the funeral. Interment was in the Spence family plot in Mt. View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1929 DEATH OF INFANT Henry Evans, ten day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kobler, died at the Kobler home on Tenth street Monday at five p.m. Short funeral services were held Tuesday, at two p.m. at the Rogan mortuary, Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik of the North Side Roman Catholic church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1929 SELLARS INFANT DIES Clair Eugene Sellars, one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sellars, was interred in the Green River cemetery Tuesday in the family plot of the mother’s parents there. The services were in charge of the Rogan mortuary of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 1, 1929 Suicide Is Former Rock Springs Man Former resident of Rock Springs, Evan Blich, Serbian, committed suicide after arrest in the Holbrook, Arizona jail. Blich in his travels also went under the name of Evan Ellis. Sheriff of Navajo county, Arizona, has asked for information to locate suicide’s relatives. Blich was a hide, pelt, fur and junk buyer. He is fifty years old, very bald with fringe of gray hair back of ears, six foot tall and black moustache. The sheriff is anxious to locate Blich’s relatives and children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1929 Cattle King Murder of ’94 Recounted By Larry Curtin, Pioneer (By GOERGE L. ERHARD) The foul murder of Valentine Hoy, old time cattle king of the Brown’s Park country south of Rock Springs in November 1894, practically ended the feuds and outlawry along the cattle frontiers of Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. Harry Tracy, desperate and notorious outlaw who shot Hoy down in cold blood, found the going too hot after that; so he fled to safer haunts. The lesson of the edict of the law backed by a united determination of the people who rose in arms to stamp out the border evils of the day, put a chastening clamp on the drifting scum of humanity that infested the unpoliced and open spaces of the thinly settled western plains. A Wanton Act Billy Strand, 16-year old Vernal youth, employed at the Red Creek ranch near the Wyoming-Utah state line along Green river, was killed a few days prior to Hoy’s death. The youth one morning carelessly kicked the covers from Slim Johnson, his bedmate. And Slim, ranch hand and cattle rustler, cursed the innocent lad, then chased him outdoors and callously shot the kneeling lad as he plead piteously for his life. Johnson’ cruel shot echoed over a 100 miles area as an outraged public, incensed over the wanton cruelty of the awful deed, became so aroused that the whole country-side rose to arms in an effort to avenge the foul deed. Larry Curtin, veteran cattleman of those hectic days—Hoy’s foreman at Brown’s Park—was there and is familiar with all the details of one of the most stirring happenings recorded in Wyoming’s annals. He told the story again this week in graphic fashion. Larry Curtin, nephew of the famous war-governor Curtin of Pennsylvania who was a close pal of Abraham Lincoln, knew the Hoy brothers who came from near Belleport, Pa., where Larry Curtin was born. Early Cattle Days The elder two Hoy brothers, Valentine S. and J.S. came to Wyoming in 1870 or 71 to range their cattle in the fertile Brown’s Park, a winding valley 25 miles long by from two to six miles in width, in the northwest corner of Colorado. Each fall they trailed many head of their choicest steers to their feeding yards at Fremont, Nebraska, to fatten them for market. While visiting his old Pennsylvania home in the winter of 1881-2, Valentine Hoy induced Larry Curtin to migrate into the dreamland west. Curtin accordingly, listening to the siren call of the west, reached Fremont in the spring of 1882 and his first task was to trail a bunch of the Hoy ponies back to Brown’s Park,, the Utopia so gloriously painted by Hoy in Curtin’s mind. Curtin, young and vigorous, endured many hardships getting through the plains and mountains that spring; but he brought every horse through safely. After working with a government survey party for a time, Curtin returned to Brown’s Park and remained 15 years as foreman for the Hoy Brothers outfit, then ranging 10,000 head of marketable cattle on their own lands. Meanwhile three of the younger Hoys joined their elder two brothers. The Hoy outfit was the biggest in this part of the country then. Glamour Of The Plains And there in the vast open spaces, Larry Curtin roamed, expanded his mind and became accustomed to every detail of the natural grandeur of that interior country. In that great spreading wilderness, the wizardry of the deep solitudes practiced its enchanting sorcery on the receptive mentality of young Curtin until he, like the shepherd in Virgil, grew at last acquainted with Love and found him a native of the rocks. And today Curtin, possibly like the rest of us, seared with age, is possessed of a marvelous and uncanny memory which instantly brings the misty past enchantingly into view when the stirring old scenes again present themselves to the retina enlarged, perhaps, by the glorious magic of old-time thought. And while in a reminiscent mood this week at the city hall, the veteran of the plains gave an interesting recital of his many adventures, including the exciting Hoy killing which is best told in his own freedom of expression as follows: Larry Curtin’s Lurid Tale “It was late in November, 1894, as I recall it, when Val. Hoy was killed in Brown’s Park. Snow covered the ground. Rustlers had driven off many of Hoy’s cattle and evidence of poachers, who would kill a fat steer for a few pounds of meat to eat, incensed cattle owners. We missed a big steer and immediately suspected one of the roving bands of thieves. Angered beyond endurance, Valentine Hoy, Charlie Crouse and I saddled up one morning to search for the missing beef. After driving through the snow for a short distance we found the missing beef in the willows along Green river close to our ranch and corrals where the brazen thieves had butchered it. “Hoy was determined to have the outlaws brought to justice. While near the Red Creek ranch that day we learned that Billy Strand, a mere boy, had been cruelly murdered by one Slim Johnson, a tough ranch hand. Bennett, cowboy companion of Johnson, remained at Red Creek ranch until the boy expired the next day. Johnson, of course, fled immediately after the shooting and Bennett joined him the next morning. “Meanwhile Hoy notified Sheriff Charlie Nyman at the county seat of Routt county, Hahn’s Peak. Following that episode, Johnson and Bennett went to the cattle rustlers rendezvous, Powder Springs, to join the notorious Harry Tracy and Jim Lant, both notorious outlaws and bad gunmen. It was then learned that Johnson and Bennett killed the butchered steer. Powder Springs, with its hell-like murky water, was the hangout also for Butch Cassidy and Tom Horn who exchanged weird tales in the campfire chats. Overtakes Fugitives “Sheriff Charlie Nyman and his deputy Farnham returned on horseback with Val Hoy leading. Before their arrival, Charlie Crouse, Tom Davenport and Jim McKnight followed Bennett and Johnson, which aroused the suspicions of the Tracy gang. So they retreated up Lodore canyon. While Sheriff Nyman and deputy Farnham were heading for the Hoy ranch, they sighted Tracy, Bennett, Johnson and Lant in the distance but continued on to their destination. “Soon after their arrival they got particulars and organized a scouting crew of sure-shots—intrepid he-men who knew no fear and understood all the frills of fun-handling. The posse was composed of Billy Gibson, Hi. Meeks, Charles Crouse, Jim McKnight, McFarland, Ed and Jim Bassett. Billy Priest, alert sheriff of Vernal, Utah, also came over to arrest Johnson for the murder of the Strand boy. Overtook Fugitives “Next morning the party spread out and started like a military squad after the desperados. While ascending the east escarpment of Lodore canon, a gradual slope, they perceived the four fugities higher up in the distance. I could discern that one of them rode a stolen Blair pony branded “BB”. “Seeing that their pursuers meant business and that it was a life or death hegira, Tracy and his crew abandoned their horses and continued afoot up the winding trail of the canyon closely followed by the posse. The Hoy vigilance party was bent on rounding up every one of the vicious desperados. First they reconnoitered, then spread out in a crescent in order to close in strategically on the sullen rustlers. Tracy Kills Hoy “When Valentine Hoy, leading the posse, got close enough he commanded the outlaws to throw up their hands and surrender. But the wily Tracy turned, quickly aimed at Hoy, then shot him through the heart. Hoy fell dead and laid in the snow for two days before they returned for his body which was frozen stiff. “Soon as he shot, Tracy ran to Hoy’s prostrate form, grabbed the fallen man’s rifle and made away. Jim McKnight was closely behind Hoy when the latter fell, but was unable to fire quickly owing to his dangerous position on the edge of the rocks. He did fire at Tracy a moment later without hitting the desperate character with the charmed life. “Of course the Tracy gang escaped for the time although the pursuers kept after them relentlessly, all bound with renewed determination to rid the country of the cut-throats forever. A Desperate Man-hunt “It was the greatest man-hunt ever made in that country. Tracks in the snow were traced with difficulty; but they finally tracked Bennett to Griff Edward’s cabin at the mouth of Lodore canyon. Bennett was the confederate who guided Tracy down the difficult canyon. He was known as a quick and accurate shot who would take desperate means to protect his life. But they wanted him. Ed Bassett knew Bennett and went ahead to inveigle the latter to visit his house in order to trap him. Unsuspectingly Bennett stepped into the trap. Officers and posse secreted themselves in Bassett’s cabin in readiness. “Soon as the door opened, upraised and leveled guns were pointing at Bennett’s body; and he was sternly, if not gruffly, ordered to throw up his hands high as they would reach. Bennett, chagrined, hesitated momentarily. The sure-shot tough was dazed by the suddenness of it and the realization of his betrayal. That fateful moment meant perhaps eternity. Then realizing that he was covered and it was useless to struggle, he raised his hands and submitted to arrest. He knew there was no chance to escape. Drumhead Court-martial “Bennett was hanged that night by the inexorable law of the open spaces, without trial, recourse to law or any subterfuge. The mystery of it was never revealed. Just who performed the tragic act is known to only those who committed the drastic deed. Bennett was hanged on general principles—because he was a recognized outlaw. “But I always felt that they executed a man at least innocent of Hoy’s murder. Bennett did not even know Hoy was killed! Populace All Armed “By this time the whole lower country was up in arms and an insurrection against all cattle rustlers was on in earnest. Charles Sparks, hearing of the mess, rushed down horse-back from Rock Springs with several crack shots to aid in the clean-up. In two days forty of fifty men, armed to the teeth, were organized to scour the country for the fleeing fugitives who were hiding in the mountains. The incensed cattlemen were determined to make an end of thievery and to drive the bushwhackers out effectually and forever. “Vernal, Utah, sent 15 men to avenge the death of the Strand boy. They started out with resolute determination to get their men dead or alive. They soon struck the trail of the three escaping men and followed it until they found the carcass of a horse the desperados killed for food. Leading on they followed up a winding trail on Lookout mountain where they surrounded and surprised the criminals. “Johnson, covered by several rifles, started to obey the ukase of his resolute captors by raising his arms tremulously. But the desperate Tracy, courageous to the core, unwilling to yield and ready to die fighting, aimed his gun at Johnson and commanded him to not surrender—and would have killed him on the spot had he not been overpowered by those who rushed in on him. If Tracy had a dozen eyes that day he might have escaped. Thus the three culpable rowdies were at last under guard. They were marched toward the Hoy ranch. When confronted and accused of killing Vantine Hoy, Tracy squinted out his eyes and said: “The murderer of Valentine Hoy is here among you!” That was all he vouchsafed. “The trio was taken before J.S. Hoy, who was justice of the peace at Brown’s Park and remanded after a preliminary hearing. All after a vigorous four-day’s man hunt. “Sheriff Swanson of Sweetwater county took Johnson to the Green River jail because his crime was committed within the county. Johnson later received a long term in the state prison on a murder charge. “Sheriff Charlie Nyman and his deputy took Tracy and Lant to the jaila t Hahn’s Peak city. Tracy Escapes From Jail “Soon thereafter, Tracy and Lant effected a desperate jail-break by knocking Nyman insensible with a club and making a bold dash for liberty. When the brave Nyman fell prostrate, Tracy bent over him and was about to send a shot through his head. But Lant interfered and begged Tracy to save his life. That appeal saved Jim Nyman’s life. “After Tracy and Lant fled, Nyman revived soon thereafter and courageously started in pursuit of the escaped men. And recaptured them after a terrific struggle; then took them to a safer jail at Cripple Creek. Tracy maintained a sullen attitude but behaved himself for some time. Then suddenly an opening came for the bad pair; and they made another sensational escape from the powerfully guarded Cripple Creek tank and made away for keeps. Lant was never seen afterward. It is still a mystery and many believe that Tracy murdered him to keep him forever quiet. “But Tracy reappeared at intervals, committed various depredations, kept in hiding much as possible, until he became such a dreaded criminal that a high price was put on his head. He served several prison terms under aliases and finally was sent to the Salem, Ore., penitentiary for a long term. At an opportune time he made his most daring break from that institution about 15 years ago and killed about half a dozen guards and pursuing officers. The desperate nature of the man, his long criminal record and the possibility of his appearing almost any place to commit a fresh horror, alarmed the whole state. Large posses volunteered from all sides until an invincible offensive force of more than a thousand armed men tracked Tracy through fields and over mountain passes north to the Columbia river where he crossed in a skiff hotly followed. He eluded his pursuers for a few hours, rested, then attended a country dance where he made a girl named Baker dance with him several times. She did not know him. But he intimidated her by threats to kill. Then he dashed away seemingly mindful of the shocking destiny awaiting him. Writes With Own Blood “As the story goes, he finally was surrounded in a field near Sumner, Washington, and so riddled with bullets that he was slowly bleeding to death. Rather than surrender even in such a state of collapse, the redoubtable and lion-hearted criminal, fearless and audacious to the end, scribbled a brief note on paper using his own blood for ink, then committed suicide. His criminal career, so far as k known, began in northwest Colorado. “The Hoy and Strand murders, happening so closely together, startled inhabitants in three states at the time and aroused law-abiding citizens into a determined stand to protect their peace an happiness by vigilance committees if necessary. Thus the border escapades with the outraged sense of three states participating, attracted the attention of the entire country as front page news. It is now historic and will remain in the annals as vital grist of early history.” Powder Springs Hang-out And today Powder Springs bears a mystic aspect as old-timers point to it as the former rendezvous of wild characters of other days. It now ranks ?? with the notorious Hole-In-The-Wall seclusion, an impregnable fastness in the center of Wyoming where desperate criminals congregated after their crimes to defy the officers of the law. H.A. McKay, manager for the Charles Sparks’ interests was born at Rawlins and recalls the many criminal escapades attributed to those who frequented the mysterious Powder Springs where the Tophet waters gush from the ground in the sta??ng color of inky blackness, although men and stock drink it freely. Mr. McKay tells of the sensational break made from the very portal of the Rawlins penitentiary one Sunday afternoon about 15 years ago when 20 daring and desperate convicts made a dash for liberty and ran through the streets of Rawlins terrorizing its citizens. “I recall the day very well,” said Mr. McKay yesterday; “at the very outset, Chas. Stressner, a barber, going to the traps to shoot, saw the uprising. He rushed into the street and leveled his gun at the approaching convicts and commanded them to halt. But they marched on. When Stressner pulled the trigger of his gun he discovered that the magazine was empty. “Crack! Crack! resounded two shots from the fleeing convicts—and Stressner fell dead! The convicts scattered among the railroad tracks while a big posse was formed. The sheriff and others managed to shoot two or three of the fugitives. But the others eluded the posse and commandeered a buggy south of town and got a good start in the gathering darkness. “Later one dead convict was found five miles south of town. He was wounded in the city and finally succumbed. The posse picked up tracks of the escaped men and trailed them several days. They knew the number of men they were following until one track wholly disappeared. Following the remaining two men they surrounded them as they hid in a sheep wagon at Powder Springs. Ordering the herder to keep away, the posse fired boldly into the covered wagon until no response came. The sheriff then approached the badly splintered wagon and found that the two men had been penetrated by so many bullets it was difficult to identify them. “Five or six years ago a skeleton was found northwest of Rawlins by a sheepherder which was thought to be one of the escaped convicts. It was a sensational escape and alarmed the whole country. But the officers acted promptly and the escaped men did no further harm. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1929 Cisneros Child Dies; Diphtheria Edward, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cisneros of 516 First Street, died of diphtheria at his home Friday last. The child arrived in Rock Springs Thursday, the day prior to his death on Union Pacific train No. 6, from Evanston, from where the family was moving to Rock Springs, the father having been previously transferred from that city to Lionkol Junction. Mr. Cisneros is employed as a section foreman. Shortly after the arrival of the child in Rock Springs medical aid was summoned. Upon discovering that he was suffering from diphtheria the home was placed under quarantine just two hours after the family moved in. The boy died the next day. Private funeral services were held at the grave in Saint Joseph’s cemetery at four p.m. Saturday, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic Church officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To William Davis William Davis, resident of Rock Springs since 1886, died of pneumonia Monday. Mr. Davis had been ill at his home, 209 Logan street, for four days. It was determined Monday to remove him to the Wyoming General hospital which the Davis family did that afternoon but he succumbed a few minutes after reaching this institution. Mr. Davis was a “Forty Year Service Man” of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timer’s association, having entered the employ of that company the year of his arrival in Rock Springs. He was timber man in the No. Eight mine and an active member of the United Mine Workers of America. Decedent lived in Rock Springs for 43 years and was widely known. It was here that he married Miss Margaret J. Roberts February 3rd, 1889. Sunday, the day prior to his death, was the fortieth anniversary of his marriage. Was Native Of Wales William Davis was born at Rhosybol, in northern Wales, August 15, 1866, being in the 63rd year of his life at the time of death. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Newell, Butte, Mont., and Miss Elizabeth Davis of Rock Springs. Two children preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday The funeral was held yesterday, at two p.m., from the Methodist Church with Rev. W.T. Methvin officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, was in the family plot in Mountain View. Short services, conducted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, were held at the Davis home at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers, close friends of the decedent were Guy T. Rife, George Pryde, Thomas Foster, John Jones, David Jones and Lewis Griffiths. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1929 Michael J. Walsh Dies; Influenza Michael J. Walsh of Grand Junction, Colo., died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.P. Hovorka, 341 Pilot Butte Avenue, this city, Tuesday at nine-thirty a.m. Mr. Walsh was 80 years, four months and 11 days old at the time of his death. He had made his home here with his daughter since August last. Death was due to influenza with which he suffered three weeks. The body, accompanied by Mrs. Hovorka, was shipped Tuesday, at nine p.m. from the Rogan mortuary to Grand Junction for the funeral and interment. Decedent is survived by a sister, residing at Grand Junction, and two other daughters. He was a retired groceryman. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1929 SHOCK OF BROKEN LEG FATAL TO WOMAN Mrs. N.S. Chase of Evanston, died at the Wyoming General hospital at two o’clock today. Death was due to shock from an accident which resulted in a broken leg. Mrs. Chase was brought to the local hospital at month ago. She was 27 years old and a well known resident of Evanston. The body will be taken to Evanston for interment by Mr. Chase. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 8, 1929 Former Resident Dies At Casper Mrs. William White of Casper, a former Rock Springs girl, died at her home Tuesday following a short illness. The body is expected to arrive here, accompanied by Mr. White tomorrow. Decedent was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davenport, now deceased, who were early day residents of Rock Springs. She was a sister of Patrolman Joseph Davenport of the city police force. Her maiden name was Esther Davenport and her childhood was spent in this city. The funeral will be Sunday, at two p.m., from the Congregational Church with Rev. W.T. Methvin of the First Methodist Church officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in the Davenport family plot in Mountain View. --- Green River Star, Feb 8, 1929 W. A. Dorris was called to Illinois the first of the week owing to the death of his mother. --- Green River Star, Feb 8, 1929 Mrs. L. S. Helms was called to Nebraska Thursday night owing to the death of her mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1929 Aged Woman Dies While Visiting Here Mrs. Kate P. Vye of Minneapolis, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. S.H. Drummond, 202 Spruce Street, Wednesday at nine p.m. Mrs. Vye was visiting at the Drummond home where she had been for the last three months. She was making plans to return to her home next week. It is thought she suffered a paralytic stroke which caused her death. Mrs. Vye celebrated her 80th birth anniversary here January fifth. With Mrs. Vye at the time of her death were her daughter, Mrs. A.V. Horn of Devil’s Lake, No. Dak., mother of Mrs. Drummond, and Mr. and Mrs. Drummond. The remains were shipped last evening from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Minneapolis accompanied by Mrs. Horn and Mrs. Drummond. Mrs. Vye was a native of Wisconsin. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1929 Funeral Mrs. Chase Was In Green River The funeral of Mrs. Nathan Chase of Evanston, who died at the Wyoming General hospital, this city, Friday last, was held Tuesday in Green River from the Roman Catholic Church there, with Rev. Fr. Schellinger officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the Green River cemetery. The Chase family resided formerly in Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1929 Mrs. Wm. White Buried Sunday The funeral of Mrs. William White of Casper, whose death occurred at her home last week, was held Sunday last from the Congregational Church with Rev. W.T. Methvin of the First Methodist Church officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary was in Mountain View beside the decedent’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davenport, early day residents of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Joseph Hay, William Zoller, Elmer Timberlake, Larry B. Curtin, Charles Teeters and John Jarvie. Mrs. White was 48 years old. She was born in Rock Springs and spent her childhood here, attending the city schools. Her death resulted Tuesday, February 5th, when she fell in her home, striking her head against a door-jam. Death resulted instantly. The body was brought here Saturday, accompanied by Mr. White. Mrs. White is survived by her husband and three brothers, Patrolman Joseph Davenport of this city; Adam of Yakima, Wash.; and William, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 15, 1929 Green River Man Dies Hospital Here Thomas Ross of Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Saturday of an acute heart affliction. The body was shipped from the Rogan mortuary, accompanied by Mrs. Ross, to Ogden for interment. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1929 THOMAS ROSS, 48, PASSES AWAY AT ROCK SPRINGS Thomas Ross, aged 48, died at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs February 9th, following an illness of a long duration. The body was shipped to Ogden, Utah, where it was laid to rest in the family lot in one of Ogden’s cemeteries. The deceased leaves a wife, Mrs. Sarah Ross, well known in Green River, where they resided for some time, and two grown children, Mrs. Lillian Rood of Ogden, and James Ross, a resident of this city. The family has the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1929 MRS. N. S. CHASE LAID TO REST LAST TUESDAY Succumbs to Complications Setting in Resulting From a Broken Knee Joint. As stated in our last issue, briefly, Mrs. Nathan S. Chase, passed away in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs last Friday, Feb. 8th, about 2:30 o’clock, following an operation. Mrs. Chase suffered a broken leg on the night of November 22, 1928, by stepping on a piece of wax on a dance floor at Evanston. The accident was not considered serious and she was treated by a local physician, but the injured member seemed to get worse instead of better, and a few weeks ago Mrs. Chase was taken to the Rock Springs hospital following the takin gof an x-ray picture which showed the broken knee joint had not properly knitted. After consultation with Dr. Nelson, head surgeon of the Union Pacific of Omaha, Neb., it was decided to operate. The vitality of Mrs. Chase was deemed very low, however, it seemed only an operation could possibly save her. The operation was performed with the result as stated. This is indeed a very sad case, a mother torn from her family leaving four small children without her guiding hand, and a devoted, broken-hearted husband to face life with his little ones about him, without the council and love of a mother’s influence. Ione Marie Ellison was born at Sidney, Nebraska, August 2, 1901, came to Green River with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ellison, when eight years of age. She spent her childhood days in Green River, and was a member of the graduating class of the local high school with the class of 1920. On August 9, 1920, she became the wife of Mr. Nathan S. Chase, an employe in the clerical department of the Union Pacific railroad. To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Chase passing away at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, February 8, 1929. The above paragraph, in brief, outlines the short life of a young woman, who possessed all the purity and true worth of a good woman. She was an obedient and loving daughter, a true and sincere friend to her acquaintances, was a devoted and honest wife and a wonderful mother. Thus her passing last Friday closed the life of one God’s greatest handiworks, and her departure from this life leaves a broken-hearted husband, children, parents, sister and a host of friends. May He, who worketh wonders soften the burden of their sorrows. The funeral was held last Tuesday morning from the local Catholic church, with Father H. Schillinger conducting the services, and the mortal remains of this splendid woman peacefully laid to rest by loving hands, in the bosom of Mother Earth in the Riverview cemetery. Those who acted as pall bearers were: Max Barnwell, W. C. Gibson, Print E. Storey, W. E. Sylvester all of Evanston; J. T. Singent, Howard Petre both of Green River. The funeral cortege was a long one, while the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We desire, through the columns of The Star, to extend to all who, by word or deed, were so kind to us during the illness and at the time of the passing of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. Words are inadequate to fully express our heartfelt appreciation to those who were so kind to our beloved one. Nathan S. Chase and Children, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ellison and Daughter. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1929 Mrs. L. S. Helms returned last Friday from Nebraska, where she was called owing to the death of her mother. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hammond and daughters, Mae and Gertrude and son Junior, left today for Ogden, Utah to attend the funeral of their cousin Rudolph Lyon. --- Green River Star, Feb 15, 1929 Mrs. Edward Singent and Mrs. S. E. Doolen leave tonight for to attend the funeral of their cousin Rudolph Lyon, in Ogden, Utah. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Mar 1929 Reliance The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of Mrs. Christina Spence Thompson, formerly of Rock Springs, who passed away at her home in Salt Lake City and was buried from Reliance on Sunday, January 27th, interment being made at Mountain View Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 22, 1929 EDDIE MASS SUCCUMBS AT BURNT FORK Son of Pioneer Settleres, Known Throughout the Southwest, Passes Suddenly. Eddie Mass, born at Burnt Fork, Wyo., January 6th, 1878, son of pioneer residents of this county, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mass, both having passed to their reward some years ago, died very suddenly last Thursday at Burnt Fork. Mr. Mass was fifty-one years of age at the time of his demise, and had lived in Sweetwater county his entire life, where he was widely known to all of that section, and had many friends throughout the entire southwest, who will mourn his departure. He leaves, as immediate relatives, a wife, one son, Ralph, twelve years of age; a married daughter, Mrs. Milton Austin of Ogden, Utah; four sisters, Mrs. R. L. Fosdick and Mrs. S. H. Harvey of this city, Mrs. Lucy Petersen of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Emma Perry of Vernal, Utah; two brothers, Johnnie and Phillip Mass, both of Burnt Fork. The funeral was held on last Monday at Burnt Fork, and owing to the deep snow and the condition of the roads to that section, many of his friends and relatives were unable to attend the last sad rites. --- Green River Star, Feb 22, 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hammond and family, Mrs. Edward Singent and Mrs. S. E. Doolen, returned Sunday from Ogden, where they went to attend the funeral of t heir cousin Rudolph Lyon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Mrs. Mary Thrift Apoplexy Victim Mrs. Mary Thrift, resident of Rock Springs since ’85, died suddenly at her home, Meade and Center streets, Friday last at 3:20 o’clock. Death was due to apoplexy. Mrs. Thrift was found lying on the dining room floor of her home shortly after two o’clock by Mrs. Sam Sorensen who had been invited to spend the afternoon with Mrs. Thrift. Mrs. Sorensen called Dr. H.J. Abrogast, who arrived shortly, and several of the neighborhood women. Mrs. Thrift was seen going to the store, near her home, at one o’clock and shortly before two o’clock she talked to Frank Tatland who was at her home to read the water meter. Mr. Tatland states that she appeared in her usual health at that time. Decedent was born in York, Pa., in 1860. She was married there to Eli Whitrock with whom she came to Rock Springs in 1885. During her early residence in Rock Springs she resided in rooms over the old dressmaking shop of Mrs. D.M. Thayer. This location will be recalled by many of the city’s older residents. She was married to Jack Thrift here in 1890, who died at their West Flat home in 1918. No Near Relatives Mrs. Thrift is survived by no near relatives. She has one cousin, Charles Jacobs, who visited her here a year ago. It was impossible to locate Mr. Jacobs even though a radio broadcasting station was used in an attempt to find him. She had many friends in Rock Springs where the greater part of her life was spent. Funeral Tuesday The funeral was held Tuesday from the Congregational Church of which she was a member, with Rev W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mt. View. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and of the Women’s Relief Corps. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Resident of 23 Years Is Dead Tony Deramo, resident of Rock Springs for 23 years, died in a Denver hospital last Friday. The body was brought here accompanied by John Oliva, a nephew, who was with him at the time of his death. Mr. Deramo was a miner but had not been employed for several months because of failing health. He was 50 years old and is survived by his wife. They resided in the Belmont addition. Decedent was a native of Italy but came to this country nearly a quarter of a century ago. Besides his wife he is survived by a niece, Mrs. John Oliva, of this city. The funeral was held Monday, at two p.m., from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Illness Fatal To Mrs. John Yenko Mrs. John Yenko died at her home in the Lowell addition last Friday following an illness of several months duration. Mrs. Yenko was a native of Jugoslavia but had lived in this city since 1920. She was 53 years old. Decedent is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. John Anzelc and two sons, John and Nick Yenko, all of Rock Springs. Funeral services, in charge of Rogan mortuary, were held Sunday at two p.m. at the North Side Roman Catholic Church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Mrs. Jennie Ferrero Died Last Saturday Mrs. John Ferrero of this city died in a Denver hospital Saturday last at six-thirty a.m. Death was due to fatty degeneration of the heart. Mrs. Ferrero had been a patient in Denver for three weeks. No member of her family was with her at the time of death, which occurred without warning. Mr. Ferrero and their children were at their home here on First Street at the time. Mrs. Ferrero was the daughter of Mrs. Dominik Marietta of 354 South Front street. She was born in Italy in 1890 and came to Rock Springs with her parents when an infant. Her father died here in 1910. She was married to Mr. Ferrero in 1904, who with their five children survive. The children are Dominick, aged 23 years; Pete, 15; John, 14; Barney, 9; and Maddelana, 7 years. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles Ponsetti of Berkeley, Calif., who because of illness in her own family was unable to attend the funeral; and two brothers, John and Barney Marietta, of this city. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Elks Home at one-thirty p.m., and from the South Side Roman Catholic Church at two p.m. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the family plot in Saint Joseph’s. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Death Takes Mrs. Frank D. Gates Mrs. Elizabeth Gates of Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. Mrs. Gates was the wife of Frank D. Gates, superintendent of the Rock Springs Fuel company’s Superior mine. Her death was due to cancer. Recently she returned from Mayo’s at Rochester, Minn., to where Mr. Gates had taken her for the second time within the last year in hopes of saving her life. Mrs. Gates before her marriage was Elizabeth Thomas. She was born in Warrior Run, Pa., March 18, 1892. She was married to Mr. Gates in Rock Springs June 21, 1910. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Franklin, aged 16 years; three daughters, Florence, 17; Mildred, 10; and Alice May, six years. She is also survived by her mother and several brothers and sisters who reside here. Funeral From Temple The funeral will be Sunday, at two p.m., from the Masonic Temple, in charge of the Eastern Stars. Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mountain View, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Resident Of Half Century Is Dead The death Monday of Mrs. Anne Mathews Potter at her home on H Street marked the passing of another Rock Springs pioneer. Mrs. Potter was 75 years old and nearly fifty years of her life was spent here. That section of No. One Hill in which her home is located has long been known as Pottersville, named after her husband, Henry Potter, who died in 1911, and herself. She died of cancer from which she suffered several years. Decedent was born in Derbyshire, England, June 1853, the daughter of William Mathews. She was married to Henry Potter 57 years ago. In 1881 they, with their five eldest children came to Rock Springs. She was the mother of 15 children, nine of whom preceded her in death. Two sons, Thomas of Kemmerer, and Albert of Rock Springs; and four daughters, Mrs. Fred Clark of Winton, Mrs. Joe Hickerson, Mrs. Alex Noble and Mrs. Harry Fitchett, of Rock Springs survive. These were all with her at the time of her death. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. It will be recalled that a son, Jack Potter, was killed in the World War. “Grandma” Potter as Mrs. Potter was affectionately called by all who knew her and by mere acquaintances was a woman who was loved by all and her friends were many. Funeral Thursday The funeral was held yesterday, at two o’clock from the home in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Sam Ward and Patriarch J.B. Young of the L.D.S. Church, of which Mrs. Potter was a member, officiated. The services were attended by a large number of friends. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary was in Mt. View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 1, 1929 Funeral Of Mrs. Ida Peterson Wednesday Mrs. Ida Peterson, the mother of A.J. Peterson of this city and of Mrs. A.S. Blackham of Sweetwater, died at Ogden Saturday from a weakened heart condition which followed an attack of influenza. Ida Sophia Carlson was born in Sweden November 2, 1862. In 1884 she was married to M.E. Carlson [sic] and two years later her family immigrated to America. After spending a short time at Chicago and Omaha they moved to Evanston where they lived for more than forty years. Mr. Peterson died four years ago. She is survived by four sons and three daughters, Frank F. Peterson of San Bernardino, California; Charles W. Peterson, who formerly lived here but now resides at Omaha; J.A. Peterson of this city, O.E. Peterson of Evanston, Mrs. A.S. Blackham of Sweetwater, Mrs. William Reeves Jr. of Cheyenne and Miss Ellen M. Peterson of Ogden. With the exception of Charles all were at the funeral which was held Wednesday at Evanston. Other survivors are six grandchildren, one brother who lives in Iowa and a sister in Sweden. Funeral services were conducted by the Esther Chapter No. 9, Eastern Star, of which the decedent was a member. Her three daughters and two of her sons also belong to this organization. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church at Evanston. --- Green River Star, Mar 1, 1929 Bert Shaw returned Thursday from Hailey, Idaho, where he was called by the death of a brother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 8, 1929 Miner Killed By Fall of Rock At No. Eight Today Louis Seneshale, miner, died at the Wyoming General hospital at two-thirty-five p.m. today. Seneshale was injured in Union Pacific coal company’s No. Eight mine by falling rock this morning and was rushed immedieatly to the hospital in the Wildermuth ambulance. At once his condition was said to be critical and little hope for his recovery was held. He was injured internally. Decedent was a native of France and was 40 years old. He is survived by his wife and several children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 8, 1929 Funeral Services For Joseph Graif Sunday Joe Graif, aged 50 years, resident of Rock Springs for several years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday. He had been ill for a number of months. Decedent was a native of Austria and a member of the Rock Springs chapter of the Andreas Hofer Society. He was preceded in death by his wife who died here 11 years ago. The funeral will be Sunday, at two p.m., from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment will be in the Andreas Hofer plot in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 8, 1929 INFANT SON DIES An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert, Walnut Street, died shortly after birth Monday. Mrs. Lambert is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson who reside on West Flat. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Green River Star, Mar 8, 1929 LARS OLSEN, OLD TIMER, SUCCUMBS Dies in Evanston Hospital Resulting From Dropsy After Pneumonia Attack. The sad intelligence was received in Green River Wednesday that Lars Olsen, a pioneer resident of this section of the state, had passed away at his home in Evanston. Mr. Olsen was well and favorably known in the part of Wyoming, where he has resided for many years, coming to this section of Wyoming in 1885 from Provo, Utah, and has been identified in stock raising and other pursuits in these parts since that time. He lived in Green River from 1885 to 1898, a period of fifteen years, moving then to Evanston, where his family now resides. Mr. Olsen has been working in Green River for a year or more, until his health necessitated him going to his Evanston home. He was a genial, good-hearted man, who stood high with all his acquaintances for his manly worth, and his passing will be regretted by a host of friends, wherever he was known. About five weeks ago he was taken ill and taken to his home in Evanston, and after a hard fight against pneumonia was stricken with dropsy, which was the cause of his disease. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son, Gerald Olsen, a popular railroad man at this point, who have the sympathy of a host of friends in the loss of a wonderful husband and father. Funeral arrangements had not been perfected at the time of going to press. --- Green River Star, Mar 8, 1929 MIKE MALONE FOUND FROZEN TO DEATH Former Green River Man Dies of Exposure Near Greystone, Colo., February 11th. We publish the following letter, upon request, from Mrs. Nora E. Malone, wife of Mike Malone, who succumbed by freezing near Graystone, on Douglas mountain, Colorado. The letter is written by Mrs. Malone: “My husband, Mike Malone, left home Feb. 8, 1929, about 11:30 a.m., to go mail some furs and order groceries and get the mail. He was to come back Feb. 11th. I waited until Feb. 12, then started out to meet him, when I didn’t meet him I kept on going as the snow was so deep I thought that I could help him break trail. “I found his horse and saddle and chaps on top of the hill one mile and a half west from Ralph Maddux’ house, on the road. The snow was drifted so bad I had to leave my horse and saddle with his. I came on down the hill on foot following his tracks. “When I was at the bottom of the hill I saw Dio Walker and Mr. Maddux coming from Mr. Walker’s ranch. Mr. Walker came back to meet me with a pair of skis. We found the furs he was going to mail two hundred yards from the house, and it was about one hundred yards to the corner of the pole fence where he wandered, and followed the fence to aid him in coming up the hill. He lost one of his mittens (the right one) at the second panel of the fence. He followed the fence on up to corner, thirty feet from door. The gate being 100 feet north from corner. He evidently was exhausted and possibly unconscious and we found him lying on his back where he had fallen from the fence. “We removed him to the cellar where we kept him in a frozen condition until we received word from the coroner. Upon permission from the coroners we are preparing him for burial on Douglas Mt., near Greystone, Colo. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Nora E. Malone, formerly of Green River, Wyo., and James (Jock) Malone.” Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 Early Day Resident Dies Here Friday Andrew Johnson, aged 82 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Cameron, 434 Sixth street, early today. Mr. Johnson first came to Rock Springs in 1871 from Omaha. He was born in 1869, a native of Norway. In the early days in Rock Springs Andrew Johnson conducted a grocery store at what is now K street on the west side near the intersection of K and Pilot Butte avenue. This store and its owner will be recalled by the city’s older residents. Both Mr. Johnson and his wife, now deceased, figured in the city’s early day life both before and after the Chinese Riot of ’85. Later the decedent entered the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company and was mine foreman of the company at their Superior mine. Mr. Johnson is survived by two sons, Lee, who resides at Jackson, Wyoming and Carl, at Bondurant; three daughters, Mrs. William Ellis and Mrs. James McLeod, Superior; and Mrs. Cameron. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, are not completed, pending the arrival of his sons. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 Death Takes Old Timer; A. Novak Anton Novak, member of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timers Association, died at the Wyoming General hospital at midnight last night following an illness of several months duration. Mr. Novak resided at 910 Lowell street. He is survived by a daughter and two sons, residing at Superior. Decedent was 65 years old and a native of Norway. He has resided in Rock Springs for the last 25 years, during which time he was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. He entered the employ of this company in Rock Springs in 1903. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, are pending receipt of advises from relatives in Missouri. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 Mrs. Abram Savela Dies Here Monday Mrs. Abram Savela, resident of Rock Springs for 27 years, died at her home at 231 G street Monday at 4:25 a.m. Mrs. Savela had been ill for two months suffering with complications following pneumonia. The decedent came to Rock Springs from Carbon, Wyo., in 1902 and since that time has made this city her home. She was born in Finland 58 and one-half years ago and came to this country when a child. Her maiden name was Mary Toppila. She was married to Abram Savela at Carbon 40 years ago. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Robert and Elmer, Rock Springs, and two daughters, Mrs. David Wilde, Rock Springs, and Mrs. R.M. Peterson, Bradley, Ohio. Mrs. Bradley was unable to attend the funeral. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Finnish Church on Second street, with Rev. John F. Saarinen officiating. Interment was in the family plot in Mountain View in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The services were attended by many friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 Taps Sound for Last Veteran of Local G.A.R. Post R.D. Woodruff, at one time a resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Salt Lake City last Friday. His name will be recalled of the city’s older residents, many of whom knew him personally. He was 80 years old. Mr. Woodruff with his wife and their two children lived in Rock Springs in the late ‘80s and the 90’s. He was a painter and paperhanger and kept a shop on South Front street east of the present location of the First Security bank building. They lived on West Flat at what is now 110 Thomas Street, in the house occupied by Mrs. F.P. Connor. The site of the Park Hotel was purchased of Mr. Woodruff by John Park. Decedent’s brother, Dr. E.D. Woodruff, resided in Rock Springs at the same time and was one of the city’s first physicians. Dr. Woodruff’s home was on the site of the Rock Springs National bank and was the house now owned by Mrs. Rose Freeman at 601 C street. R.D. Woodruff’s son Harry Woodruff, now residing in Salt Lake City, and his daughter, Mrs. Clara DeCamp, deceased, as well as his wife were known widely here in the early days and there are several here at this time who attended the Rock Springs schools while Harry and Clara Woodruff were pupils here. Last Member of Local G.A.R. Post to Go Russell Dorr Woodruff was the last member of the Rock Springs John A. Campbell Post of the G.A.R. to pass away. Other members of the post who were the last of their fellow members to go were H.F. Menough, father of Mrs. Charles Wassung; S.J. Devlin, father of Mrs. Walter Muir; and Thomas Whitemore. Organized Relief Corps Mr. Woodruff organized the Rock Springs Women’s Relief Corps which is still in existence. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crofts of this city visited Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff in Salt Lake City four years ago, a few months prior to Mrs. Woodruff’s death. Mr. Woodruff is survived by his son, Harry, a grandson, Ralph DeCamp and a granddaughter, Mrs. W.E. Page. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs. Bertagnolli Mrs. Philip Bertagnolli of 134 J Street, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. She had been ill but one week and the report of her death came as a distinct shock to the many friends of the family, many of whom did not know that she had been ill. Death resulted from pneumonia. Mrs. Bertagnolli had lived in Rock Springs for 33 years, coming here at that time from Brez, in the Tyrol district of Austria, her birth place. Her maiden name was Siorenta Flor and she was born 54 years ago. Shortly after arriving in Rock Springs she was married to Philip Bertagnolli who preceded her in death by ten years. She is survived by one son, Emil, and two daughters, Mrs. John Bucho and Dorothy Bertagnolli, all residing here. She was widely known and leaves also countless friends and relatives in the Rock Springs district. Funeral Tomorrow Requiem high mass will be sung at ten a.m. tomorrow at the South Side Roman Catholic church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in the Bertagnolli family plot in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 Funeral of Louis Seneshale Sunday The funeral of Louis Seneshale, miner, whose death resulted Friday last from a fall of rock in the Union Pacific coal company’s No. Eight mine, were [part of page missing] Congregational Church. Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiated. The services were attended by a large number of friends of the deceased and there were many flowers which bespoke the esteem in which Mr. Seneshale was held by his fellow workmen and acquaintances. He was a member of the No. Eight Local, United Mine Workers of America. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 15, 1929 DEATH OF INFANT Bernice Marie Fermon, four and one-half months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Fermon of No. Three died at her home Sunday of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Rev. A.C. Murphy of the A.M.E. Church officiated. --- Green River Star, Mar 15, 1929 LARS N. OLSON FUNERAL SERVICE AT EVANSTON Funeral services for Lars N. Olson, affectionately known as “Frit,” who passed away in an Evanston hospital Thursday of last week, were held from the family home in Evanston last Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The services were conducted by the Rev. James MacLaughlin, and President James Brown made an address. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Among those who attended the services from Green River were Robert L. Fosdick, A. Haggerty and Mr. S. Dankowski. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 22, 1929 Funeral Services For Anton Novak Tuesday The funeral of Anton Novak, member of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timers’ Association, was held from the Rogan mortuary Tuesday at two p.m. The ritualistic burial services of the Loyal Order of Moose, of which decedent was a member, was read. Services at the graveside were conducted by Rev. Fr. Pirnet. Mr. Novak had lived in Rock Springs for several years maintaining his residence at 910 Lowell Street. He was 65 years old and survived by two sons and a daughter, residing in Superior. Matt Dremel, a brother-in-law of decedent, of Poplar Bluffs, Mo., was in attendance at the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 22, 1929 J.E. IRVINE OF GREEN RIVER IS VICTIM OF FLU J.E. Irvine, well known contractor of Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday. Death resulted from sleeping sickness following influenza. Mr. Irvine was 47 years old of Feb. 18th last and was a native of York, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife, a mother and sister. His mother and sister reside in Oklahoma and will arrive in Green River tonight for the funeral. The funeral is announced for Sunday from the home in Green River at 1:15 p.m. and from the Roman Catholic church there at two o’clock with Rev. H. Schillinger officiating. The services at the home will be in charge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Interment will be in the Green River cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary of this city. With the death of Mr. Irvine an incident which figured in his early life and which brought him to Wyoming is being recalled by older residents of Sweetwater county. The incident was the murder of his father near Wamsutter in 1901. At that time the younger Irvine came to Wyoming and since remained. The elder Irvine was murdered by a man named Hickman who was convicted and sent to the state penitentiary for life but who later escaped. At that time D.A. Reavil was prosecuting attorney of Sweetwater county and succeeded in convicting Hickman. Mr. Reavill resides in Denver but at this time is visiting in Rock Springs. When interviewed by a Rocket reporter yesterday he recalled the circumstances relative to the elder Irvine’s death. --- Green River Star, Mar 22, 1929 J. E. IRVINE DIED LAST WEDNESDAY Popular Green River Man Dies After Short Illness in Rock Springs Hospital Town Councilman J. E. Irvine, who has been confined in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs for the past three weeks, suffering with intestinal flu, passed away Wednesday evening about 10:30 o’clock. The passing of this popular townsman, was a great shock to his host of friends, many of whom were not aware of his illness, until it was circulated about town that J. E. Irvine was dangerously ill in the Rock Springs hospital. Mr. Irvine about four weeks ago returned form a pleasure and business trip to Ohio, Louisiana and Florida, and on his return he had informed some of his close friends that he was not feeling in the best of health, although not intimating that it was of a serious nature. Mr. Irvine came to Wyoming in 1905, coming out to Laramie county to investigate the death of his stepfather and stepbrother, who were murdered near Laramie City. After attending to this sad errand to the west [sic], he located in Green River, working as a clerk for P. O. Christensen, and in 1907 formed a partnership with W. A. Jonson, Jr. of this city, and they for several years were in the business of manufacturing concrete blocks and doing concrete contract work. In 1908 he was married to Miss Tiny Wiseman of Dodge City, Kansas, a young lady who taught manual training in one of the schools of that city. They have resided in Green River ever since, both winning their way into the hearts of their close friends and Mr. Irvine being very popular as a wide awake business man and progressive citizen. He served two terms as town councilman, and was serving his third term at the time of his death. He will be greatly missed in the community, where he had identified himself with almost every public movement. In 1917 he erected the Green River Sand Pit near the Electric Light Plant, and this business grew to such big proportions, that last year he erected larger and more expensive plant just east of the Union Pacific railroad bridge west of town. These plants were known throughout the west and supplied the sand and gravel to all southwestern Wyoming. The deceased was forty-seven years of age at the time of his passing, and they were forty-seven years of hustle, with a big heart, which responded readily to every cause to help his fellow man, and many will recall deeds of charity that can be traced to his liberal heart and hands. He leaves his wife, mother, and sister Mrs. Edna Ritterhous, who reside in Oklahoma, and a host of friends who join in extending his faithful wife, mother and sister sympathy. The Requiem Mass will be said Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the local Catholic church. The funeral service proper will be held from the same church Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 29, 1929 Man, Woman and Child Meet a Ghastly Death When Gassed In Pit The Dead C.H. KELLY, MRS. C.H. KELLY, JAMES HEREFORD. The blowing out of a ¾ inch nipple welded to the 8¼ inch casing just below the master gate of Posten No. 2 gasser drilled by the Ohio Oil company last year on sec. 22-16-104 in south Baxter Basin, was the indirect cause of three deaths last Friday afternoon. Kelly, caretaker on the premises for the Mountain Fuel Supply company, resided there with his wife, his 14-year old stepson, James Hereford, a 12-year-old stepdaughter, Edna Mae Hereford and Miss Helen Martin, teacher assigned to conduct school work for the children. Kelly came to town for supplies Friday and reached the camp at 2 o’clock that afternoon. During his absence the heavy pressure of gas blew off the welded nipple which allowed a ¾ inch stream of gas to escape. Kelly immediately went up to the cellar of the gasser to determine the cause of the leak, the noise of which was audible at his camp half a mile distant. Quick Work of Fumes Kelly was accompanied by the boy whom he sent back to the house for a shovel to move the snow from the runway leading to the cellar. He evidently awaited the lad’s return. Near as can be determined, Kelly disregarded caution order of his company, opened the door and started down the short ladder to the dirt floor. He never reached the broken valve which he wished to repair. One breath of the deadly natural gas had lethal effect and dropped backward. The lad, it would seem, then rushed to his father’s rescue and in an attempt to pull Kelly out of the cellar was also overcome and fell forward almost on top of his father. Found at 4 O’Clock When the men did not return at 4 o’clock, Mrs. Kelly became alarmed and rushed up to the well with Miss Martin. Edna Mae Hereford remained at the house. When Mrs. Kelly reached the well she was horrified to see the bodies of her husband and son lying just inside the cellar door of the well with the feet still partly on the ladder. Miss Martin tried to hold the frantic woman back; but she became hysterical and rushed down the runway to meet the same fate meted to her husband and son. She seemed to stand transfixed momentarily, the stopped to drag the victims back. The roaring gas rushed through the open door, its only exit, and Mrs. Kelly stood directly in the deadly path. Third Victim Drops While reaching for the feet of the men she dropped forward on top of them—dead! Miss Martin, standing ten feet distant realized the awful situation but knew how helpless she was to render assistance. Rushing back to the cabin she broke the awful news to Miss Hereford. The two girls, stunned by the awful shock, frantically broke a path in the deep snow and reached a ranch three miles down the mountain. There Ed Apple, it was said, was notified and ran to the nearest telephone to notify the local offices of the Mountain Fuel Supply company. When word of the triple tragedy reached here a relief expedition was at once started. With vice president W.M. Holland of the Ohio in command, trucks and a willing crew was dispatched in a hurry. Field superintendent Harry O. Kapp and his assistant, D.K. Bowen, and Mike Warren, Bill Nesbitt and Coroner Frank P. Rogan started a caravan of two cars and a truck leaving here at 11 p.m. A Memorable Night “We went through a terrific snow storm,” said Mike Warren later, “and in the roundabout way had to make a forty-mile trip over bad roads. A gale raged and the falling snow was blinding. We reached Brook’s ranch about 3 o’clock and waited until daylight as it might be hazardous to approach the dangerous gas fumes with lights. We finally got there and what a sight it was!” An Awful Sight “There they were, “continued Mr. Warren, “all huddled together with their heads toward the center of the cellar and their feet at the door. “We heard the roar of the escaping gas three miles before we reached the well. That gives one an idea of its intensity. Soon as we approached the spot we were cautioned by Harry Kapp to be very cautious. Dudly Bowen was already preparing to rescue the bodies. One look at the sight was enough to unnerve the stoutest heart. Kelly’s face, grim and spectral with the death agony written deeply upon it was a ghastly spectacle. Mrs. Kelly and the boy were lying with faces downward. It would be suicidal to even attempt to go down after them. “So we rigged up a noose and threw it down the aperture. We hooked the noose around one ankle at a time and dragged them out feet first, the only possible solution of a difficult task. In 15 minutes we had them out and they were placed in two baskets and a stretcher which we had to carry a long distance to the truck. “While we stood there aghast, I shall never forget the gruesome sight of the almost lifelike movements of the three dead persons. The rush of the gas whipped their hair and moved the loose parts of their clothes giving them an animated appearance. Such a sight! The feet of the poor lad were still stuck on the last round of the ladder. He must have collapsed instantly. No one could live over a second in the path of that deadly gas.” Rogan Collapsed “We were warned by Harry Kapp to keep as far as possible from the gas and even with plenty of air, it made one’s head reel. Coroner Rogan was partly overcome twice during the work of bringing up the bodies. I could also feel the effects of the fumes and it nauseated me several times.” The nipple was welded on the 8 ¼ inch casing for the purpose of holding a pressure gauge. It was one of those freaks of fate wherein three lives were snuffed out by inscrutable causes. No blame could be attached. Kelly must have known he was violating company rules when he entered the cellar without proper safeguards. He was a man who knew no fear; and thinking only of his duty dauntlessly braved his precarious task. Coroner’s jury Monday brought in a verdict based simply as “the accident was caused by suffocation due to inhaling gas.” Funeral of the three victims was held at Green River Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Kelly was a Green River girl and the relatives had the three bodies removed to Green River Sunday afternoon. Burial also was there. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 29, 1929 Funeral Of Gas Victims Tuesday The triple funeral of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Kelly and Mrs. Kelly’s 14 year old son, James Hereford, victims of the Posten No. 2 gasser of the Ohio Oil company in south Baxter Basin was held Tuesday at the Green River mortuary with the Rogan mortuary and the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city in charge. Mrs. Kelly was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. McCarty of Green River. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were well known in the Rock Springs district. For a number of years Mr. Kelly was associated with the Copenhagen and Superior-Rock Springs mines at Superior where they are especially well known. The services were attended by a large number of friends of both the Kelly and McCarty families. Rev. C.L. Callahan, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Green River, officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 29, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs. Zamboni Mrs. Joseph Zamboni, resident of Superior for several years, died of pneumonia at her home there yesterday following a four day illness. Mrs. Zamboni was a native of Austria and was 48 years old. She leaves her husband and one son. A daughter died 18 months ago at the age of 16 years. The funeral will be held Sunday at two-thirty p.m., from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment will be in Saint Joseph’s cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 29, 1929 Meningitis Is Fatal To Superior Baby Arthur, four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Corazzi of Superior, died at the home of his parents Sunday of cerebral meningitis. Private funeral services were held Monday at the graveside in Saint Joseph’s in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic Church officiating. The child had been ill but a short time before its death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 29, 1929 Father Of Superior Man Dies Here Havilla C. Brown died at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday. He was 74 years old and had been in Superior for the last several months. Decedent was a native of Wisconsin where he lived until he came to make his home with his son. It is thought that coming into the high altitude of the Rock Springs district at his advanced age hastened his death. Funeral services were held Monday at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. W.T. Methvin of the First Methodist Church officiating. Mr. Brown is survived by four daughters, two of whom reside in Oklahoma and two in St. Louis; and two sons, one in Kansas and one in Superior. His wife survives and lives with a daughter in St. Louis. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 29, 1929 Funeral Of Charles Milos Was Sunday The funeral of Charles Milos, miner who died Wednesday of last week was held Sunday at four-thirty p.m., from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. The funeral was attended by many friends of the decedent and the large array of floral tributes bespoke the esteem in which he was held by the community. He was a member of No. Eight Local, United Mine Workers of America, and two Austrian lodges of the city. He was a native of Austria and was 42 years old. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 1929 J. E. IRVINE LAID TO REST LAST SUNDAY Last Sad Rites for Influenza Victim Held from Local Catholic Church (By Myrtle Baird Schmidt) Following an illness of influenza which lasted but four weeks, James Edward Irvine, for many years one of the outstanding citizens of Sweetwater County, died at the Wyoming General Hospital, March 20th. He was a man of pleasing personality, and sterling worth, which left its impress on the minds of all who met him, and one which those who knew him more intimately quickly learned to love and respect. James Edward Irvine was born February 18, 1882, at Farwell, Howard County, Nebraska, where his parents were engaged in farming. Here he spent his boyhood days helping with the duties of the farm and attending school. As a young man he was employed as a salesman in Kansas City, later turning his attention toward the Santa Fe Railroad where he was employed for some time as News Agent. While thus employed he was called by telegram, July 20th, 1906, to Rock Springs, Wyo., to claim the bodies of his father and brother, who were murdered between Rawlins and Hanna, Wyo., while traveling overland in a heavy mountain wagon and light buggy to their home in Cestoes, Okla. Finding it necessary to confer with county officials while on this sad mission he came to Green River, the county seat. While waiting for information and a possible clue to the identity of the murderers, he did not stand idly by, but found employment working in the store owned by Pete Christensen. Later he engaged in the cement business in Kemmerer and Green River. In 1908 he married a Dodge City, Kansas, lady—Miss Christina Wiseman, and together they worked to build a greater business. About 1910 Mr. Irvine began the shipment of pit-run material, and since 1922 has been the sole owner of the only washing and screening plant in western Wyoming. His business continued to grow and to meet the demand he erected another plant in 1928, now known as The Green River Sand Pit. Mr. Irvin was well and favorably known in commercial circles throughout Wyoming and adjoining states. He was a member of the city council for two terms, being a valued member at the time of his death. For a number of years he was a member of the Elk Lodge at Rock Springs, this lodge conducting their services at the home. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Christina Irvine of Green River; his mother, Mrs. Ella Nevins, and his sister, Mrs. Edna Ritterhouse, both of Vici, Oklahoma. Mass was conducted for Mr. Irvine at nine o’clock Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 24th, from the local Catholic church, Rev. Father H. Schillinger giving funeral service. The acting pall-bearers were Messrs, Jack Evers, Dr. Glenn J. Morris, F. O. Young, Ed. McFadden, T. W. Hays and George Langdon. Honorary pall-bearers were Messrs. Wm. Evers, Co. O. Horton, George Wilson, Wm. Rogers, Ed. Singent and James Chrisman. Burial in the Riverview cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and through their beauty and fragrance bespoke the love and respect of his friends. Life! We’ve been long together Through pleasant and through Stormy weather; ‘Tis hard to part when friends Are dear— Perhaps ‘twill cause a sigh, a Tear; Then steal way, give little Warning, Chose thine own time; Say not “Good-Night”—but in Some brighter clime Bid me “Good-Morning.” --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 1929 Mrs. Chris Waechter received the sad intelligence this week that her youngest sister, Mrs. Jack Lipman, had passed away March 16 in a San Francisco hospital. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We desire to take this means of thanking all those who were so kind, and tendered their services and sympathy to us in our hour of grief for our loved ones. Especially do we wish to thank those who sent the beautiful flowers, as well as those who sent the lovely cakes to the family. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McCarty And Family, One and All. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We, the undersigned, in recognition of the true friendship shown to us in the hour of grief and sadness, herewith endeavor in a few words to try to convey to all who were so kind and thoughtful, in every way to help alleviate the pain in our hearts, caused by the passing of our beloved husband, son and brother. Little does one realize, unless they have passed through the same trying hour, what such kindness means to us. Words are inadequate to fully express our appreciation for the many kind words, and acts of all. The floral offerings were numerous and beyond comparison in design, to express the love and friendship that prompted them. Again let us repeat, we are unable in words to fully express our heartfelt thanks. Mrs. J. E. Irvine, Mrs. Ella Nevins, Mrs. Earl Ritterhouse. --- Green River Star, Mar 29, 1929 Mrs. J. F. Adamson and Mrs. Enola Son of Linwood, Utah, were called here Saturday owing to the death of their sister Mrs. C. H. Kelley. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1929 Winton We wish to extend our sympathy to Mrs. Fred Clark in the death of her mother. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1929 Superior Word was received here by friends of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sayer of Idaho, of the birth and death of a baby boy born at Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Sayer have the sympathy of their friends here. They were residents of Superior prior to leaving for Idaho. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1929 Old Timer William Davis Succumbs to Pneumonia After a short illness of but four days, Old Timer William Davis passed away in Rock Springs on Monday, February 4th, his death coming as a shock to his grief stricken family and the citizens of Rock Springs, especially the old-time residents, among whom he was well and affectionately known. Mr. Davis was born in Rhosybal, Northern Wales, and came to the United States when he was twenty-one years old. He was married in Rock Springs to Miss Margaret J. Roberts, who had come to this country with her parents form the same town in Wales and with whom he’d gone to school in the Home Land. Mrs. Davis recalls now that she knew he had come to America as had some other young men from the Welsh village, but that she had not heard where he was located. She remembers that his was the first familiar face she saw in the New Land. They had there children, a son, Robert, who died when a little lad of two years and nine months; Mrs. Jennie Newell of Butte, Montana, and Miss Elizabeth, a well known young woman of Rock Springs, at home. Some years ago Mr. Davis, with Mrs. Davis, went back to Wales to visit his father, his mother having died during his absence. But he found himself anxious, after a short visit to get back to his adopted country and the breadth of Wyoming. Mr. Davis was the possessor of the “Forty-Year” service button of the Old Timers’ Association of The Union Pacific Coal Company and had been in the employ of the company for more than forty years. He was an excellent and painstaking workman and was, for years, a close personal friend of Vice President George B. Pryde, who admired and appreciated his worth. Death came just two days after the fortieth anniversary of his marriage. Funeral services were held at the Davis home on Logan Street, West Flat, and were conducted by Reverend W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment was made at Mountain View cemetery and the graveside service conducted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in the local lodge of which the decedent was a charter member. Pallbearers, old-time friends of the family, were George B. Pryde, Guy T. Rife, Thomas Foster, John Jones, David Jones and Lewis Griffith. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1929 Pun Chung Remembered In Rock Springs By Jessie Stark Pun Chung, deceased, Oriental, servant, miner, American and Christian, was one of the real old timers of Rock Springs and of The Union Pacific Coal Company and a story about him written by Vice President Geo. B. Pryde appeared in the early issues of the “Employes’ Magazine.” He is recalled now because no consideration of the part contributed by the Oriental to the final cosmopolitan understanding of the Southern Wyoming coal town could be complete without a grateful remembering of the most loved old Chinaman. “Pun Chung,” says Judge David G. Thomas, a life-long friends of Pun’s, “was extremely well liked by the townsfolk and the men with whom he worked because of his genuiness and general good nature. He loved cats and dogs and made a collection of all the strays he could find, taking them to his home, where they seemed to imbibe some of Pun’s spirit, and lived in peace and harmony. I have known him to have a crippled pigeon, a rooster and any number of cats and dogs living under his roof at the same time—and apparently enjoying each other’s company. There have been times when he spent as much as $12.00 a month on milk for his cats and meat for the dogs.” Although Pun Chung was barred from citizenship because he was born in China, he adopted the Untied States for his country, was eager to learn her ideals and purposes, and supported them loyally. He learned some of the popular American songs and, to the especial delight of his working companions, used to sing them during lunch hour. In turn he taught them Chinese songs. He had often repeated the request that when he died he should be given a Christian burial and had extracted a promise from his friends that his bones should not be returned to China as was the custom. Indeed this provision was, it is said, written into the working contract of the Chinese workmen who helped build the Union Pacific railroad—that their bones be returned to China. But Pun wished a Christian burial and, when he died, a group of citizens, among whom were Judge Thomas and Geo. B. Pryde bought a lot in Mountain View cemetery and saw that he was buried with a Christian service, later erecting a small stone over his grave which bears this inscription, “Pun Chung—he was the friend of every living thing.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Youth, 18, Dies At Hospital John Bundy, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Bundy of Green River, who had been a patient at the Wyoming General hospital since December last, died at the hospital Wednesday. The young man was stricken with an abscessed appendix last November from which he never recovered. Decedent’s body, accompanied by his parents, was shipped yesterday from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Grand Island, Nebraska, the former home of his father. Mr. Bundy is in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad at Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Former Resident Dead On Coast Mrs. Dorothy Morgan Halfpenny, daughter of Thomas J. Morgan of Reliance, died recently at her home in Spokane, Wash., following the birth of a daughter, Dorothy Joan. Mrs. Halfpenny spent part of her girlhood days in Rock Springs and is remembered by many here. She was married to Wendell E. Halfpenny of Spokane July 27th, 1925. A Spokane paper speaks of her as follows: “Mrs. Halfpenny was well known in Spokane thru her dramatic ability as she had been a student of dramatic art for several years. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Ruth Rosemary, aged 21 months and Dorothy Joan, aged two days. “Mrs. Halfpenny, formerly Dorothy Morgan, was born at Selma, California, May 25, 1902, and was the daughter of Thomas J. Morgan and Inez Fawcett Morgan. She spent her childhood in California, Alberta, Canada, and Rock Springs, Wyoming. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Invalid Burns To Death At G.R. One of the most distressing accidents ever in this section of Wyoming occurred yesterday at 11 a.m. at Green River when an invalid daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. McBride was burned to death when the McBride home burned. Mrs. McBride, who for 14 years has cared for her invalid daughter, had stepped out to the store. Mr. McBride was in the yard at work. Evidently, after leaving the home an explosion within the stove caused it to be blown from its foundation setting fire to the room. This seems evident, according to report, because a window in the room was blown out. Mr. McBride noticed smoke coming from the house and ran in to rescue his daughter. He was overcome by smoke but neighbors supposing the child to be in her accustomed place risked their lives to rescue her but were unable to reach her before she was dead. The distressing accident has cast a gloom over the community of Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 DEATH OF A.T. CHALICE RECALLS INCIDENTS OF PIONEER LIFE A.T. Chalice, a pioneer resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Long Beach, California, Monday following a long illness. Mr. Chalice lived in Rock Springs for 40 years prior to 1912 when he with Mrs. Chalice and their family moved to Long Beach where they have resided since. While a resident here he was engaged in the liquor business and later conducted a livery stable on the site of the Traher Motor company. He at one time owned the site at North Front and Elk Streets. He is survived by a son and a daughter, George H. Chalice of Long Beach, and Mrs. Irene D. Willey of Santa Ana, California. Mrs. Chalice died at Long Beach in 1925. In notifying The Rocket of his father’s death George H. Chalice says “my father spoke often of his Rock Springs friends, always holding them in high esteem. The years he spent there among old friends became a sacred memory to him in his last days.” Elected To Legislature A.T. Chalice was elected to the territorial Legislature in 1886 from Sweetwater county. His interest in civic affairs made him a public figure in those years. He was regarded as an upright and honest man. Came Across The Plains A.T. Chalice, who was known as “Sandy” Chalice, came by rail with his parents to Fort Steele, near Rawlins, in 1868 which was then the western terminal of the Union Pacific railroad. From Fort Steele they joined a caravan of ox teams which was bound for Utah. This caravan traveled over the Old Oregon Trail, following the Platte river and then dropping down onto the Sweetwater. The family went on into Utah but returned to Rock Springs in 1873. They came here because they were a family of miners. His father and mother remained until their deaths and are buried in the city cemetery. An Incident He Long Remembered Pioneers of Sweetwater county will recall upon being advised of his death, of an incident which befell the ox-drawn caravan as it wended its way along the Sweetwater, not far from what is now the site of Rock Springs. Chalice with his father was riding along the trail in advance of the caravan when they came upon a covered wagon beside which were the dead bodies of two young men. The oxen and the provisions of the wagon were undisturbed. The senior Chalice with his son awaited the rest of the caravan. Upon its arrival orders were given by the captain of the caravan to bury the bodies but that nothing in the wagon should be touched. After iterring the two bodies the caravan went on its way. Again, several days after this incident, the elder Chalice and his son were riding in advance of the caravan when they came upon two men on horseback who inquired of them if they had seen a wagon driven by two young men. The story of the finding of the bodies, the interment and the leaving of the wagon as it had been found were related. Orders Disobeyed Shortly after the meeting with the two horsemen the elder of whom said that the two boys were his nephews. The captain of the caravan discovered that his orders that nothing belonging to the dead men should be touched had been disobeyed. One man in the party at this time was found to be in the possession of a shot-gun which it was known he did not have when he left Fort Steele. The captain immediately held an inquiry and it was learned that he had taken it from the wagon of the two victims. Orders were given at once for the return of the gun. The man who disobeyed orders, with another of the caravan, was sent back to replace the stolen gun. Upon their arrival they found that the oxen had been shot and the wagon burned. “Big Nose George” At the time the older and the younger Chalice met the two horsemen on the plains they were impressed with the savage and vicious look of the older of the two men, the one who did the inquiring about the two young men and who claimed them to be his nephews. As time went on and the Chalice family came to Rock Springs to live A.T. Chalice one day saw on the walls of one of the saloons the picture of a man who looked the part of a vicious character and above which was printed “Reward”. The man who was wanted by the law was known as “Big Nose George” who had killed two Carbon county sheriffs. Immediately the younger Chalice ransacked his brain for he knew that at sometime he had seen the man on whom a reward was now placed. He asked the keeper of the saloon if he might take the picture home if he returned it immediately. The keeper gave his consent. A.T. Chalice ran home with the picture to show his father. Soon as the elder Chalice looked at it he told his son that it was the very man whom they had met on the plain and who inquired if they had seen two young men in a covered wagon claiming these young men to be his nephews. Picture Establish Proof It was then that proof was established in the mind of A.T. Chalice’s father that the two young men had been ruthlessly murdered by the man who inquired of them that day on the plains as to the young men’s welfare. It was always his supposition that after the caravan passed “Big Nose George” that he went on at once to the place where he had killed the youths confiscated their supplies, which were of great value on the plains in those days then burned the wagon to make it appear the work of Indians. Even before recognizing “Big Nose George’s” picture this was the belief of the senior Chalice for it appeared strange to him at the time that after leaving the boy’s wagon they followed horsemen’s tracks on the trail until they met the two men, and shortly after meeting them saw where the tracks had been reversed, the horsemen evidently coming back to meet them. At the point where the tracks were reversed the two Chalices were unable to pick up tracks going in any other direction. When years later “Big Nose George” was hanged by a mob in the Rawlins penitentiary it was the feeling of A.T. Chalice and his father that he got all that was coming to him although they were men who strongly believed in letting the law pursue its course instead of mob rule. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Mrs. Wm. Morrow Claimed By Death The entire Rock Springs community was immeasurably shocked yesterday when it became known that Mrs. William Morrow, well known resident of the city, had died at 5:20 a.m. at her home, 119 Sherman Street. Her illness was of less than a week’s duration so that only intimate friends and close neighbors knew when her death was broadcast that she had been ill. Mrs. Morrow was stricken with influenza last Friday which developed rapidly into pneumonia. From the beginning of her illness it was evident that her condition was serious. Members of her family gathered at her bedside and everything was done for her that was humanly possible to do. Decedent was of a pioneer Rock Springs family and had, herself, lived here since she was eight years old. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. William Williams, now deceased, who came, with their children to Rock Springs from their native Wales in 1883. She was Mary Williams who was born in Wales in 1875. Her girlhood was spent in the Williams home on what in the early days was known as the old Bridge Avenue and which is now M street. Mrs. Morrow all her life was of the Episcopalian faith and was one of the parish of the Holy Communion’s most faithful members. To all who knew her it was evident that her faith was a constructive force in her every day living. Married William Morrow She was married 36 years ago to William Morrow here who with a daughter, Mrs. Alice COmin, preceded her in death. Mr. Morrow passed away fifteen months ago and Mrs. Comin three years since. She is survived by a son, William Morrow, and a daughter, Marion, aged 12 years, and two grandchildren, Clark Comin Jr., and little Margaret Jean. Mrs. Morrow has taken care of the Comin children who with their father, Clark Comin, have made their home with her since Mrs. Comin’s death. She is survived also by two sisters, Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. Fred Traher, both of Rock Springs; and two brothers, William Williams of Rock Springs, and Ben Williams of Sherman, Texas. Funeral Sunday The funeral will be held Sunday at two o’clock from the home on Sherman Street, and from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion at two-thirty p.m., with Rev. R. Emmet Abraha, rector, officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, will be in the Morrow family plot in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal L. R. Marceau Louis R. Marceau, miner at Winton, died of pneumonia Monday at the Wyoming General hospital where he had been a patient since Friday last. Mr. Marceau was 47 years old and with his wife and their son, Wilfred, aged 11 years, had lived in Winton for the last four years. Prior to taking up their residence in Winton they lived at Superior and were well known throughout the Rock Springs district. He was a native of Boston. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 7:30 A.M., at the South Side Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Decedent was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Salt Lake City and members of the Rock Springs Lodge No. 624 attended the services in a body. Members of the Rock Springs Knights of Columbus were also in attendance. Decedent was shipped from the Rogan mortuary Wednesday to Salt Lake City for interment, accompanied by Mrs. Marceau and son, and John Wade of Salt Lake City, nephew of Mrs. Marceau. Short services were held at the graveside upon the arrival in Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Son Dies In Utah; Here For Interment Joeie Miller, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller of Reliance, died at Bingham Canyon, Utah, Saturday of spinal meningitis. The child was brought to Rock Springs Sunday by its parents and was received by the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Services were held Monday at the graveside with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Joeie was born at Reliance, Jan. 18, 1925 and was the only child of his parents, Mrs. Miller is a Reliance girl where she has lived nearly her whole life and who is the daughter of Alex Logan, now of Rock Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had been in Bingham Canyon only a few days when the child was stricken. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Father of Mrs. Wm. Todd Dead in Calif. The body of Eugene Townsend, father of Mrs. William Todd of Daniel, is expected to arrive in Rock Springs tonight from Grass Valley, California, accompanied by Mrs. Todd. Mr. Todd came from the ranch near Daniel and is in the city awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Todd with the remains of her father. The body will be received by the Wildermuth Funeral Home and sent to the Todd ranch tomorrow. Interment will be at Daniel. The body will be taken to the ranch by John Edmundson of Daniel. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 Appendicitis Fatal To Joseph Divich Joseph Divich, aged 31 years, well known in labor circles in the Rock Springs district, died of appendicitis at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday. Decedent was president of the cooks and waiters Union of Rock Springs and was one of the high officials in the Sweetwater Lodge No. 6, Knights of Pythias. He was also active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles and two foreign lodges of the city. Mr. Divich was born in Jugo-Slavia where his mother and two sisters reside but had lived in Rock Springs and Reliance for the last 15 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at two p.m. at the home of Tony Bagervich, 624 Ninth Street, in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with members of the Knight of Pythias officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 5, 1929 L. Whitworth Is Pneumonia Victim Lawrence Whitworth, of Winton, aged 33 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Sunday. Death resulted from pneumonia following a five day illness. Mr. Whitworth was a nephew of Mrs. Jed Orme of 518 Rainbow Avenue and had lived in the Rock Springs district since 1920. He had lived at Winton where he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company as hoisting engineer. Decedent was a native of Claycross, Derbyshire, England. He with his wife, now deceased, and their baby daughter came to Rock Springs in 1920. Shortly after their arrival another daughter was born. Mrs. Whitworth died here in 1923. Shortly after her death Mr. Whitworth, accompanied by Mrs. Orme, took his two little daughters back to England to remain with relative with whom they yet reside. Besides his two daughters he is survived by his father, mother and two brothers, all in England, and two aunts, Mrs. Orme of this city, and Mrs. Sarah Crofts of Oakland, Calif., who came here upon being advised of his death. Funeral Yesterday The funeral was held yesterday from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, officiating. Appropriate music was rendered by the vested choir of the parish. Many friends of the decedent and the Orme family were in attendance and there was an abundance of floral offerings. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was beside his wife in Mountain View. --- Green River Star, Apr 5, 1929 J. T. STEWART PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Lingering Illness Claims Worshipful Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. After a lingering illness of five years, during which time he had been given the best medical attention that could be secured, John Talmadge Stewart last Wednesday afternoon closed his eyes to earthly scenes, surrounded by his wife and three young daughters and close friends. While he had been growing steadily weaker day after day, and the end was expected almost any moment, however, when the spark of life left ?ist material tabernacle, and John Stewart’s spirit had passed to his Maker, it was a severe shock to close friends and deep sorrow and gloom entered the hearts of his loved ones. John Talmadge Stewart was born November 5th, 1892 in Stevenville, Texas, coming to Wyoming when a young man. He married Miss Emily Anderson at Laramie, Wyoming, January 19, 1914, and to this union three daughters were born, Gretchen, Genevieve and Betty Pat. He came to Green River about twelve years ago from Laramie, and has since been in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad company as clerk, until his illness prevented him from performing his duties. He spent several months in Fort Worth, Texas, and other southern cities, with the hope of recovering his health, but returned a few months ago, and since that time has been slowly sinking, passing away last Wednesday at stated above. He was a valued member of the local chapter R. A. M. and was Worshipful Master of the local Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. at the time of his death. Mr. Stewart stood high in the esteem of all who knew him, and his departure from this earthly sphere will be mourned by many, who join in unstinted sympathy for the heart-broken wife and daughters. Besides his wife and children, and a host of friends, he leaves to mourn his demise, his mother, Mrs. Lucy Stewart of Stevenville, Texas; two sisters, Miss Hattie Stewart of Stevenville, Texas, and Mrs. Cannie Valliant of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Joe Stewart of Garden City, Kansas, and R. D. Stewart of Denver, formerly chief engineer and general superintendent of the Laramie, Hahns Peak and Pacific, now the Laramie, North Park and Western railroad. He also leaves a niece and nephew in Denver, Dr. and Mrs. O. L. Prien. Masonic services will be held in the Masonic Temple at 2:30 tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, services to be conducted by the Masonic order. The body will lie in state at the Temple from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Remains will be s hipped to Laramie for interment, and may be viewed by Laramie friends at the Stryker Mortuary Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held in that city Sunday at 2 p.m. Services at the grave will be held by the Laramie Masonic lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart stood high in Masonic and Eastern Star circles of this community and throughout the state, and his passing will be felt generally where they were known. The wife and little daughters have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their dark hour of life’s trials, and may they take solace in the fact that He, who doeth all things well, has taken him to his heavenly rest. --- Green River Star, Apr 5, 1929 JOHN BUNDY PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY Eighteen-Year-Old Youth Succumbs to Complications Following Operation. John Bundy, the eighteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bundy of this city, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs yesterday morning, after an extended illness caused by a recent operation for appendicitis. The young Bundy had recently underwent an operation, but his case was so far advanced when the operation was made that complications set in which finally resulted in his death. He was an industrious young man, and before his recent illness was in the employ of the Union Pacific at this point as a call boy. He was well liked by all who came in contact with him for his quiet, pleasant manners and ever evident pleasing smile. His future life was filled with promise by his pleasing personality, but an untimely death cut short his accomplishments. The body was prepared for shipment at the Wildermuth mortuary at Rock Springs and taken on train No. 18 last evening to Grand Island, Nebraska, for interment. The Order of DeMolay, of which the deceased was a member, will conduct the services. To the heart-broken parents this publication joins in extending sympathy. --- Green River Star, Apr 5, 1929 EUGENE HICKEY, PIONEER OF LONETREE, IS DEAD Eugene Hickey, pioneer stockman and resident of Lonetree, Wyo., passed away in California [sic] this week, where he had been for some time in the hope of recovering his failing health. The remains were brought back to Lonetree, where interment was held this afternoon. Mr. Hickey was a man of sterling worth and his honest dealing gathered about him a staunch host of friends, with whom he had any dealing. His passing will be greatly mourned, and his fatherly and friendly advice will be missing by his many associates. --- Green River Star, Apr 5, 1929 Invalid Child Met Death In Burning Home Yesterday Firemen and Family Friends Unable to Rescue Twelve-Year-Old Invalid Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride When Home Burns. Yesterday morning about 10:30 o’clock fire broke out at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride, while the father and mother were away from home, and the smaller children in school, while Stella, a twelve-year-old invalid, was at home alone. Before the fire was discovered the flames had spread within the house so rapidly that the invalid daughter perished from suffocation and burns before help could get to her. It seems the mother had gone to the dentist for some dental work, and during her absence Mr. McBride had gone to a neighbor’s on a mission of kindness. Just before leaving, so it is said, he filled the kitchen stove with fuel, and leaving the invalid daughter near the stove, went to the neighbor’s house, expecting to be away only a very few moments. It appears that the fire must have smoldered and finally exploded, filling the kitchen with smoke and gas almost instantly. The mother, during the father’s absence, returned in a car of a lady friend, and as the two stopped in front of the home noticed smoke pouring from the windows and doors of the dwelling. Running at once the door of the home, threw it open, and with the result that the gas fumes throughout the entire building burst into flames, and almost a seething furnace in just a few seconds, and before help could arrive resulted in the death of the twelve-year-old daughter and partial destruction of the home. The fire department and friends did all within their power to reach the child, but the flames had taken such immediate and furious headway that when they finally reached the Morris chair, in which the child was seated, life had departed. However, it is the general belief that the invalid suffered little, as the gas fumes of the stove undoubtedly made the child unconscious within a few seconds after the stove exploded. It was indeed a most terrible shock to the parents to find their home in flames, and their invalid child beyond their power to save. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their deep sorrow and loss. The funeral will be from Masonic Temple at 3:30 P. M. Saturday with Rev. C. H. Callahan officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 12, 1929 Son Of Robt. Jolly Of Dines, Dies Here Charles Harry Jolly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolly of Dines, who was affectionately called “Kayo” died at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday. Early last week Kayo was stricken with intestinal influenza and four days before his death he was brought to the hospital. Kayo was born at Dines Oct. 15th, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Jolly are well known in the Rock Springs district. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Tuesday in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiated with Rev. W.R. Marshall of the Congregational Church assisting. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 12, 1929 DEATH OF INFANT An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Collins of 1020 Sixth Street, died shortly after birth, Wednesday. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 12, 1929 Funeral Of Mrs. Mary Morrow Was Sunday The funeral of Mrs. William Morrow, well known Rock Springs woman who died Thursday last at her home at 119 Sherman Street, was held Sunday, at two-thirty p.m., from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham rector, officiating. The vested choir of the church sang appropriate selections. For several hours prior to the funeral floral tributes poured into the Morrow home from nearly every section of the city, evidencing the high regard in which the decedent was held by her friends and neighbors. An especially chartered truck carried these from the home directly to the family plot in Mountain View cemetery and there were banked at the graveside. The Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge. Pallbearers were John Jones, Wolf Cohen, John Abrahams, A.J. Hamilton, Robert Guy and Chris Knudsen. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 12, 1929 Superior Man Dies In Hospital Here Robert Pritchard, aged 65 years, of South Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday following an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Pritchard had lived in Superior for several years where he has two sons who survive. He is survived also by a daughter, Mrs. Gartner, who resides in Denver. Burial, in charge of George W. Ace, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 12, 1929 Divich Funeral Was Sunday; Fraternal Organizations Presided Funeral services for Joseph Divich who died Wednesday of last week were held Sunday at the home of Tony Bagervich, 624 Ninth Street. Members of the Knights of Pythias and the Fraternal Order of Eagles officiated. The services were attended by a large number of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 12, 1929 Relatives En Route To Identify Man The body of a man of unknown identity was found Monday shortly after six p.m. on the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way. It was evident, upon investigation, that the man had attempted to jump a freight train, presumably a westbound one, and had been thrown under the moving train. Albert Longland of Rock Springs, acting coroner, was called to the scene. It was learned that a man answering the description of the dead man had been in Green River and that his name was Edwards. It was learned also that he had some connections in Bellfonten, Iowa. Communication was established at once with Bellfonten authorities from whom it was learned that a man by the name of Edwards had left there ten days ago bound for Nevada and that he had a sister in Davenport, Iowa. Authorities in Davenport were notified and relatives of the supposed Edwards are en route now to Rock Springs to identify the body. In the meantime the body is being held at the Rogan mortuary, pending the arrival of relatives. --- Green River Star, Apr 12, 1929 STELLA McBRIDE IS LAID TO REST LAST SATURDAY The funeral services for Stella, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride, who lost her life last Thursday morning in the burning of the McBride home, was held at the Masonic Temple last Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. L. Callahan, and were largely attended. Following the funeral services a long line of sorrowing friends wended their way to the Riverview cemetery, where the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the bosom of Mother Earth. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. --- Green River Star, Apr 12, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We desire, through the columns of The Star, to thank all who were so kind to us in our late sad affliction, caused by the death of our beloved daughter, Stella, and we only wish that it was possible for us to fully state how much we appreciate the many kind acts that were extended us and our thanks for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBride and Children. --- Green River Star, Apr 12, 1929 CARD OF THANKS It is utterly impossible for us to state in words the feeling within our hearts for all who were so kind to our beloved husband, father, son and brother, during his long illness and following his passing. Friendship was proven beyond question in every instance, and the acts of all were so generously given that it has a great tendency to lessen the burden of our sorrow. Especially do we wish to thank the Masonic brethren and the members of the Eastern Star, and all who sent such beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Emily Stewart and Daughters, Mrs. Lucy Stesart and Daughters, Joe Stewart, R. D. Stewart. --- Green River Star, Apr 12, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends, neighbors, DeMolays, nurses at the Rock Springs General Hospital, for their many acts of kindness, courteous treatment and the many beautiful floral offerings, during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bundy and Family. --- Green River Star, Apr 12, 1929 MAN IS KILLED IN ATTEMPT TO BOARD TRAIN Seeking Free Ride Ends In Loss of Life When Handiron Grasp Is Misjudged. About 4:15 last Monday afternoon, a man met his death while attempting to board freight Extra No. 3652, west bound, about one mile west of this city. S. Dankowski was an eye witness to the tragedy, and states that the man made an attempt to grasp the hand iron on the end of one of the cars, and missing his hold, fell beneath the wheels of the train. As soon as the train had passed, Dankowski went to the man, but he was unconscious and unable to make any statement. Dankowski informed the section men, who picked the injured man up and rushed him to the freight depot, but he had passed away before reaching that place. Coroner Frank P. Rogan was notified of the accident, and on his arrival made an investigation, deciding that an inquest was unnecessary. The man’s left leg was severed from his body, and his head was badly bruised. There was not a single article on his person to identify him, however, a friend was located at Evanston who stated that his name was Louie Edwards and had a sister in Belplain, Iowa, and a brother in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was about thirty-five years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Man Unknown Identity Is Interred Here The man of unknown identity who was found dead on the Union Pacific railroad one mile west of Green River last week has been interred in the city cemetery by the Ace mortuary. Authorities were unable to locate relatives. It was thought that the man’s name was Edwards and that he was traveling, via freight trains, from Bellfonten, Iowa to Nevada but this could not be established. Under the direction of acting coroner Albert Longland pictures of the man were taken and placed on file in the coroner’s office to be used in the event of inquires in the future. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 ACTRESS KILLED IN AUTO CRASH Gertrude Ewing, Well Known To Rock Springs People Miss Gertrude Ewing, leading actress of the Hillman Stock company, which played before many Rock Springs audiences in the last year, was killed, almost instantly on the Lincoln highway Monday night, 30 miles west of Rawlins. Miss Ewing, with F.E. Hillman, manager of the company, was traveling by automobile from Evanston to Cheyenne. According to new dispatches Miss Ewing was holding a flashlight while Mr. Hillman, her manager, was taking the chains off the tires. They noticed a car approaching from the west. Hillman stepped on the running board of his car and Miss Ewing to the rear. When the approaching car came to the point in the road where the Hillman car was parked it attempted to pass the Hillman car on the right instead of on the left side. In so doing it struck the rear end of the Hillman car catching Miss Ewing between the cars. Both legs were broken and she sustained a fractured skull. The driver of the oncoming car was J.D. Crenshaw, a tourist from California. He had been traveling with Hillman and Miss Ewing across the Red Desert, each helping the other in mud. Only a short time before the accident they talked together at Wamsutter. The early report of the accident gave the idea that there was a possibility that the tail light on the Hillman car was obstructed to the view of Crenshaw by Miss Ewing as she stepped to the rear of the car. The body of Miss Ewing was sent from Rawlins to Kansas City, her home, where her mother and a sister reside. Played Here Recently Miss Ewing played in Rock Springs with the Hillman company a week prior to her death in “The Melody Lingers On” and “The Girl From Texas.” In “The Melody Lingers On” she played the part of the keeper of the inn and will be remembered as constantly singing a simple little ditty in a monotone which ran “Oh why died he die. Oh why did he die” which always brought her hearers to laughter. In “The Girl From Texas” she played the part of the wife of the wealthy New Yorker. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 A.M. King Buried By Masons Here A.M. King, manager of the Mountain Trading company’s store at Diamondville, well known in Rock Springs and southwestern Wyoming, died in Riverside, California, Thursday last. His funeral, under the auspices of the Kemmerer Masonic Lodge, was held Monday at five p.m., from the Masonic Temple of this city. Arthur Milton King began his career as store manager in Rock Springs in the early days when the clerked for the Thorpe’s Dry Goods store on what is now North Front street. From that position he went to Oakley and Cumberland, in the Kemmerer district, where he managed company stores. Fifteen years ago he returned to Rock Springs and became manager of the Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. Four store. After holding this position for three years he went to Diamondville and took charge of the company store there which position he continued to hold at the time of his death. Married Rock Springs Girl Decedent married a Rock Springs girl here in 1898. She was Miss Marie Abraham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griff Abraham, Rock Springs. To them three sons were born, two preceding their father in death. One son, Clifford, with Mrs. King survives. Other survivors are an aged mother, 82 years old, who lives in Pennsylvania; a brother, Dr. Harry King of Montpelier, Idaho, who was in attendance at the funeral Monday; and two sisters. Mr. King had been in failing health for the last year and had been confined to his bed for two months, suffering with lung complications. He was 57 years old and a native of Plymouth, Pennsylvania. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Aged Man Dies In Auto-House After Gasoline Gives Out John J. Mayes, aged 75 years, said to be a man once in comfortable circumstances at Colorado Springs and Glenwood Springs, Colo., died in his house-on-wheels three miles south of Superior Friday night. Mr. Mayes, with his aged and feeble wife, was traveling in his auto-house when Wednesday the supply of gasoline gave out near Superior. Two days later he was dead. The aged couple, who had lost their savings in a bank failure several years since, were down to almost their last penny and too feeble to get around. They had been traveling over southern Idaho for the last year making and selling United States flags and had driven from Kemmerer, through Rock Springs, with Superior as their objective. When the car stopped because of lack of gasoline, it is said that Mayes became filled with a sense of resignation and seemed to realize the finality of things. A doctor, hearing that some one was ill in the parked car, visited the aged couple and offered his services. But Mayes believed that he was beyond human aid. He thanked the surgeon for his kindness but waved him away with a faint gesture. Over the dying man bent an old woman who had been his life companion. After his death she sat huddled so closely to his side that it became necessary to use force to take her away. Kind hearted persons administered to her wants. Her mind has not been clear and it is evident that local authorities will be forced to take necessary steps in placing her where she will be administered at least life’s necessities. She told, incoherently, that they had but one son and he had been killed in the war. The body of Mayes was brought into Rock Springs by acting coroner Albert Longland and interred in the potter’s field of the city cemetery by Ace mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Daughter Of Former Resident Killed; Auto Guy Stevenson of this city, was advised yesterday of the death of his niece, Lois Stevenson, which occurred at Yakima, Washington. Particulars of the death are not known here only that the young lady was killed in an automobile accident. She was 15 years old and had visited at the home of her uncle in Rock Springs last summer. Lois Stevenson was the daughter of Ovie Stevenson and Maud Jaques Stevenson who were married in Rock Springs 17 years ago. Maud Jaques will be remembered as a teacher in the city schools at the time of her marriage to Ovie Stevenson, Rock Springs man. Mrs. Stevenson has been dead for several years and it is thought by the Stevensons here that the daughter, Lois, will be taken by the father to the burial place of the mother. The family now live in Yakima. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Young Rock Springs Man Dies At Butte Stanley McMahan, a former Rock Springs boy, died in Butte, Montana, Monday night and was brought here yesterday on Union Pacific train No. Six. Particulars relative to his death are not known in detail here. The young man was a son of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. McMahan of 517 Ninth street, and a grandson of John Lindsey of Salt Lake City who formerly resided in Rock Springs. He was born and raised here and received his education in the city schools. He was 23 years old. Two and one-half years ago he went to Butte and has since made that city his home. During the time he was located at Butte he visited his home here several times, the last time being at Christmas. His Survivors Besides his parents Stanley McMahan is survived by eight brothers and four sisters. The brothers are John and Edward, Los Angeles; Sherman, San Francisco; Dewey, Grant, Oliver, Nephi and Keith, Rock Springs. The sisters are Mrs. F.A. Wilhelm, Rock Springs; Mrs. L. Brown, Terre Haute, Indiana; Mrs. George Alvis, Pocatello; and Virginia McMahan, Rock Springs. All brother and sisters are in the city at this time with the exception of Mrs. Brown. Funeral Sunday The funeral has been set for Sunday at four p.m., from the McMahan home at 517 Ninth street. Bishop J.I. Williams of the L.D.S. Church will officiate. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Emmet N. Roberts, 42, Dies Wednesday Emmet Napolean Roberts, 42, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday. Death was said to result from intestinal flu and complications. Decedent was born in Richmond, Kentucky, March 4, 1887. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Cora Salle. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Roberts had lived in Wyoming and neighboring states for 15 years prior to his death and was widely known. Four years ago he moved to Rock Springs with his wife and the couple has since made this their home. Mrs. Roberts has a home in Denver which she inherited from her father and expects to move to that city. Funeral services and burial will be held at Denver where the body is being shipped by the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Anton Steneck Of Winton Is Dead The death of Anton Steneck of Winton occurred at the Wyoming General hospital here Saturday. Decedent was a miner but had been unable to work for the last several months due to failing health. Death resulted from dropsy. Mr. Steneck was born in Austria in 1864 and had resided in the Rock Springs district for several years. He was well known in United Mine Workers circles and was active in labor work. Funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic Church Sunday and the body shipped that evening from the Rogan mortuary to Denver for interment, accompanied by members of the Steneck family. Decedent is survived by his wife and four sons and three daughters. The sons are Elegio Steneck of Albuquerque, N. Mex.; Edward, Winton; Rudolph and Theodore of Rock Springs. The daughters are Mrs. Robert Evans of Kemmerer and Flo and Ellen of Winton. All his children came to Rock Springs upon being notified of his critical condition. Elegio Steneck was accompanied by his wife and daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Superior Resident Of 16 Years Dead Elias Nicoloudis, aged 38 years, resident of Superior for 16 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday. Death was due to kidney complications. He had been in failing health for three years. Decedent was a baker and grocer and carried on his business in Superior. He has a brother-in-law, Nick Pappas, who formerly lived at Superior but is now at San Francisco, who is en route to Rock Springs for the funeral. The funeral will be held from the Greek Orthodox Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. Antonio Vasiladis will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 19, 1929 Meningitis Fatal To John Noble, 25 John Noble, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Noble who reside on Center street, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday at eight a.m., of cerebral meningitis. The young man, who worked in the Blairtown mine, complained of not feeling well after returning to his home from the mine Monday but it was not until Tuesday that he was severely stricken. Shortly he lapsed into an unconscious condition from which he never rallied. He died twenty hours later. Born In England John Noble was born in England 25 years ago. He came to Rock Springs seven years since and two years following his arrival here his parents with his brothers and sisters came and have since resided in Rock Springs. Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers and five sisters. The brothers are Ronald, James and Raymond; the sisters, Mrs. George Hawkins, Mrs. Charles Walker, Mary, Katherine and Betty Noble. Private Services Private funeral services were held at the graveside in Mountain View yesterday, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, with only members of the family in attendance. Rev. W.R. Marshall of the Congregational Church officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 City Mourns Loss Of Frank Golob Jr. Frank Golob Jr., well known young business man of Rock Springs, died of cerebral meningitis Saturday last, at two p.m. at the Wyoming General hospital. As the report of his death spread there was a pall of gloom settled over the city for the young man had many friends and acquaintances. He had been ill less than a week from the time he was stricken until his death, the greater part of which time he was unconscious. He was stricken on Monday and the following morning was taken to the hospital. From the first little hope was held for his recovery. Frank Golob was owner and proprietor of the American Market on Pilot Butte avenue in which business he was interested for six years. He was one of the city’s youngest business men. Attended City School Frank Golob was born at Iron Mountain, Michigan, April 13th, 1904. His ancestry was Slovenian, his parents previously immigrating to America. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Golob Sr., who reside at 611 Ninth street and who came to Rock Springs when Frank was but six years old. He received his education in the city schools. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Vincent, of Las Vegas, Nevada; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bogotj Angeli and Frances Golob of Rock Springs. Private Funeral Private services were held at the graveside in Saint Joseph’s cemetery Sunday at one p.m., in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik of the North Side Roman Catholic Church officiated. Many friends of the decedent and his family, learning the hour of the interment, were at the cemetery and remained outside the fifteen to twenty feet limit from the graveside, prescribed by law, during the burial service. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 Wyoming Resident Of 40 Years Dead Mrs. Anna Henkel of Wamsutter, a former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital yesterday. Death was due to senility. She was 70 years old. Mrs. Henkel had been a resident of Wyoming for 40 years, having made this state her home since coming from Austria, her native country. After residing at Rock Springs and Superior for 30 years, the decedent left here ten years ago and has since made Wamsutter her home. She is survived by an adopted son, Frank Raycher, who is in Rock Springs and was with her at the time of her death. Funeral services are announced for tomorrow at nine a.m. at the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik officiating. There are many old friends of Mrs. Henkel who will be in attendance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 Mrs. John Wendt Claimed By Death Mrs. John Wendt, resident of Rock Springs for 33 years, died at her home at 618 Wendt Avenue early yesterday following a lingering illness due to dropsy and complications. Mrs. Wendt was born in Poland Oct. 15, 1868, her name before her marriage being Miss Catherine Jarvey. Shortly after her arrival in Rock Springs she was united in marriage to John Wendt, the ceremony taking place in the old North Side Roman Catholic Church which stood until five years ago on the site of the present new edifice from which Mrs. Wendt will be buried Monday. The ceremony took place on June 30, 1895. Decedent is survived by her husband, four sons and three daughters. The sons are Frank of Rawlins; Joseph of Salt Lake City, Stanley and John of Rock Springs; the daughters are Mrs. W.E. Burbank of Laramie, Mrs. A.R. Hamilton of this city, and Miss Helen of Mercy hospital, San Diego, California. With the arrival here tomorrow of Miss Helen all of the decedent’s children will be at the Wendt home. Mrs. Wendt is survived also by two grandchildren, William Edward Burbank and Vincent Wendt; and four sisters, Mrs. James Peterson of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Lawrence Solach of Cleveland, Mrs. Steven Davis of San Diego and Mrs. Barney Barndur, who resides in Canada. Funeral Monday The funeral is announced for Monday at ten o’clock, from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Saint Joseph’s in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 Robert Lawson Is Buried Sunday The funeral of Robert Lawson, Rock Springs high school youth, who died of flu-pneumonia Wednesday of last week, was held from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion Sunday. Pallbearers were selected from among the scores of friends of the young man and were Robert Overy, Mathew Ferlic Jr., Henry Hafner, LeRoy Jones, Oliver Cundy and Martin Krake. The services were attended by a large cortege of friends and relatives and there were many flowers taken directly to the graveside from the home on Meade Street. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs. Kucheli Mrs. Mariana Kucheli died at her home in the Lowell addition Saturday. Death was due to pneumonia. Decedent had made Rock Springs her home since 1903, coming here at that time from her native Jugoslavia where She was born April 24, 1866. Mrs. Kucheli was an active worker in St. Anne’s Altar Society of the North Side Roman Catholic church and in the J.S.K.J. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Besnick and Mrs. Mary Dimich; and two sons, Rudolph and Matt Kucheli, all of Rock Springs. Her husband, Matt Kucheli, died here June last. The funeral was held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, and with Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 Alfred Walker, 68, Dies After Stroke Alfred Walker, resident of Rock Springs for 25 years, died at his home in Blairtown Tuesday. Death was due to a paralytic stroke which occurred shortly before his death. Mr. Walker apparently had been in fair health when he was stricken, having gone for a ride about the city with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larson, the day before his death. Decedent was a retired coal miner, having spent the quarter of a century here in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal and the Wyoming Coal companies. He was active in United Mine Workers of America activities. Alfred Walker was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, Nov. 14, 1861. Upon coming to America 25 years ago he came immediately to Rock Springs with his wife and family and has since resided here. Mrs. Walker preceded him in death six year. He is survived by four sons and five daughters. The sons are Wright of Superior, Joseph, Charles and Alfred Jr., of this city and the daughters are Mrs. Joseph Notar of Elko, Nevada, Mrs. Harry Stodich of Dines, Mrs. Walter Larson, Mrs. Rodney Burk and Mrs. Otto Larson of Rock Springs; also 14 grandchildren. He has one sister, older than he was, residing in England. Funeral Yesterday The funeral was held yesterday from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion the church whose tenets of faith he held, at two-thirty p.m., with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, was in the family plot in Mountain View. The services were attended by many friends of Mr. Walker and his family who came to pay their last respects. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 26, 1929 Maria Floretta, 62, Of Superior Dead Mrs. Maria Floretta, aged 62 years, died at the home of her son, Adolph Floretta, at Superior, Monday following a short illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Floretta had made Superior her home since 1907 where two daughters, besides her son, reside. The daughters are Mrs. Olinda Sentine and Mrs. Fannie Menghini. Decedent was a native of Cloz, Tyrol, Austria, where she was born Dec. 8, 1866. She is survived by two sisters who live in Austria. The funeral was held yesterday from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Many friends of the family, both from Superior and Rock Springs, were in attendance. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1929 Superior Mr. and Mrs. George McElfish have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their four months’ old baby girl. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1929 Superior Fred Robinson received word of the death of his mother in Yorkshire, England. Mr. Robinson has the sympathy of his many friends in Superior. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1929 Winton Lawrence Whitworth died of pneumonia on the morning of April 1st. He leaves two children who have been in the care of his parents in England since the death of Mrs. Whitworth two years ago. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jed Orme, Rainbow Avenue, Rock Springs. This community extends its sympathy to all of Whitworth’s relatives and friends and especially to the two little folk who are most bereaved in the loss of their father who was one of our most admired young men. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1929 Winton Louis Marceau died of pneumonia at Wyoming General Hospital on the evening of March 31st. He was buried at Mount Calvary cemetery, Salt Lake City, on Thursday, April 4th. Mrs. Marceau and Wilford, residing here, are left to mourn the loss of this old friend and neighbor. To them this community extends its heartfelt sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1929 Winton Charles (Kayo) Jolly, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Jolly died at Wyoming General Hospital on Saturday morning, April 16th, after a week’s illness. “Kayo” was everybody’s pal and we will miss him, his bright smile and responsiveness. He was buried from the Congregational Church on Tuesday, April 9th. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 Two Killed, Eight Hurt, When Truck Leaves Road Meeting Fast Driven Auto At Curve Said Cause of Accident Two men were instantly killed and eight were injured when a heavy truck carrying twenty men to work on gas pipeline construction overturned after leaving the highway one and one-half miles west of this city. The horrible accident occurred at 7:20 a.m. Saturday. Twenty men were riding the truck. THE DEAD Walter Meacham, 24, Rock Springs, (single) Glenn Vuress, 31, Ft. Collins, Colo. (married—two children) THE INJURED Oloesin Holbrook, Midwest, Wyo., head injured, right shoulder broken and right leg injured. James Warren, Rock Springs, minor injuries to chest and bruises. John Peterson, Kemmerer, bruised and hurt in back. W.C. Hamilton, Mardrid, Iowa, injuries to sine, right wrist and leg. Andres Dyett, Rock Springs, bruises. Ray McCarthy, Rock Springs, bruises in side. Henry Johnson, Rock Springs, bruised. When interviewed at his bedside in the Wyoming General hospital this afternoon James Warren, well known young man of this city who was injured in the tragic accident stated that he considered fear of collision with an approaching automobile at a curve caused the driver to pull the huge truck to the edge of the road where it slipped over an embankment. The truck then turned completely over, coming to a stop with wheels aloft. Pinned Beneath Truck Pinned beneath the truck were the two deceased, who had been seated together upon the box containing their welding tools, Warren, Holbrook and Hamilton. When the truck was arighted Hamilton was found lying upon the body of one of the deceased. Taken To Hospital All the injured were at once taken to the hospital for treatment. They were helped by fellow workmen who displayed unusual coolness and efficiency in assisting to get them into dressing rooms and wards, according to Miss D.C. Shields, superintendent of the hospital. WALTER MEACHAM Walter Meacham was the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Meacham of this city and was well known in the community. He was born in the year 1905 at Smoot, Wyoming, but had lived here since 1919. He attended the schools of this city. Besides his father and mother the decedent is survived by three brothers, D.E. Meacham Jr., Ruben L. and Clarence R., all of this city and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Jacobs of Green River, Alice and Hazel of Rock Springs. The body was shipped by the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Logan, Utah, Sunday for burial. Services were held in the Latter Day Saints meeting house of this city. GLENN BURESS Glenn Burress was born at Youngstown, Mo., in 1897, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Buress. He was the brother-in-law of Mrs. Edward Sonleitner of this city who with Mr. Sonleitner accompanied the body to Fort Collins for burial Monday. Mr. Buress was graduated from the Colorado School of Agriculture at Fort Collins. He later learned the craft of acetylene welding and was engaged in this capacity when he met death Saturday. He leaves a wife and two daughters, aged seven and two years, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Hansen of Denver and Mrs. Paul Watson of Timmath, Colorado, and his father and mother. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Mortuary of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 Aged Father of C.W. McDowell Dead C.W. McDowell of this city was notified yesterday of the death of his aged father that morning at Lawrence, Kansas. The decedent, C.C. McDowell, was 80 years old and death was due to senility. He had been in excellent health and spirits until the time of his death. The decedent’s wife died two years ago at which time Mr. and Mrs. McDowell of this city went to Lawrence to attend the burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 ROBERT MOSES SHOOT SELF IN HEART Robert P. Moses, aged 35 years, shot and killed himself in his room at the Rex hotel Wednesday at two p.m. The bullet pierced his heart and death was instantaneous. No inquest was held as the evidence of suicidal intent was undeniable. The man’s hotel room was locked from the inside and it was necessary for attendants to force their way into the room. Moses had been in Rock Springs for the last two years, coming here from Lonaconing, Maryland, where relatives, including a brother, survive. He worked at trucking for the paving company, barkeeping and later as a patrolman for the city police department. Decedent was a World War veteran. Funeral services are arranged for tomorrow, at two p.m. at the Rogan mortuary, with Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from the Archie Hay post of the American Legion and interment will be in the American Legion plot in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 THOMAS HARTNEY, PIONEER OF ROCK SPRINGS, IS DEAD Thomas Hartney of McCammon, Idaho, former Rock Springs resident, died at the Wyoming General hospital in this city at 11 a.m. today. Decedent had been in failing health for the last year due to heart and kidney complications. He was brought to the local hospital for treatment a week since. Mr. Hartney was engaged in a business in Rock Springs in the early days, being associated with his brother, John Hartney, now deceased, the father of Mrs. C.F. O’Donnell and Thomas Hartney of this city. He was well known throughout southwestern Wyoming and is remembered by the city’s older residents. Mr. Hartney joined a group of men from Rock Springs, among whom was the late William Park, and went to Alaska in 1898. They remained there during the gold rush eighteen months when they returned to their homes here. Born in England Thomas Hartney was born in the county of Durham, England, in 1857. He came to America in 1881, locating first in Iowa and later, in 1885 in Rock Springs. He was married to Miss Mary Harner in Paris, Idaho, in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Hartney left Rock Springs in 1901 for Fish Haven, Ida., later moving to Kemmerer their home for several years. They went to McCammon where they have resided since and where they engaged in the hotel business. For the last three years he has served as Justice of the Pace at McCammon. Mr. Hartney is survived by his wife, who came to Rock Springs with him and who is now at the home of Mrs. C.F. O’Donnell, B street. Funeral Sunday The funeral is announced for four p.m. Sunday from the South Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Short services prior to the church service, will be held at the O’Donnell home with members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 624, Rock Springs, officiating. Decedent was a member of the Rock Springs Elks and also of the I.O.O.F., holding his membership in the latter in British Columbia. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 Nels E. Erickson Dies Saturday Nels E. Erickson, resident of the Rock Springs district since 1904, died at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday last where he was a patient for the last two months. Death was due to asthma and heart complications. He had been in failing health for five years. Decedent was a rancher in the Mud Springs section 30 miles south of Rock Springs. He was a native of Sweden where he was born in 1861. In 1904 he came to America, coming directly to Rock Springs, accompanied by his wife and children. He was married 38 years ago in Sweden and is survived by his wife, five daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. W.S. Baxter, Miss Hilda Erickson, of Rock Springs; Mrs. Steve Grinch, LaBarge, Wyoming; Mrs. John Kennington and Mrs. George Neiirenan, of Brush Prairie, Washington. The son is Nels Erickson Jr., who resides at Mud Springs. He also leaves three brothers in Sweden. Funeral Tuesday The funeral was held Tuesday from the Congregational Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. William R. Marshall, pastor, officiated. The services were attended by many friends of Mr. Erickson and his family from Rock Springs and the Mud Springs country. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 Mrs. Mary Iredale Dead In California Mrs. Mary Iredale James, a former Rock Springs woman, died at her home in San Francisco Tuesday following a lingering illness. Decedent was a sister of Joseph, William and Garfield Iredale of this city and spent the early part of her life here. Her parents were John and Matilda Iredale, early day Rock Springs residents. She received her education in the city’s schools. After her marriage to Fred James, which also took place in Rock Springs she lived for several years in Salt Lake City from where the family moved to San Francisco. She is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter. Mrs. James will be remembered by man of the city’s older residents. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To Girl Fourteen Anna Gertrude Cantlin, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Cantlin of Fourteen-Mile, died of pneumonia at the home of her parents Sunday. She was born in Ladore, Colorado, March 10th, 1915. The funeral was held Wednesday at two p.m., from the Rogan mortuary, with Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Matt Ferlic Jr., Joseph DeWester, Harry Crofts, Carl Sheppard, LeRoy Jones, Ralph Gilpin and Leais Miller. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 3, 1929 DEATH TAKES SIX CHILDREN IN WEEK LeRoy McTee Jr. LeRoy, nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy McTee Sr., of 117 Logan street, died Wednesday. Funeral services, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, were held today, at two-thirty at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiated. Margaret Kormas Margaret, the 21 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kormas, who reside on West Flat, died at the home of her parents Monday. Short services, in charge of the Rogan mortuary were held at the graveside Wednesday. Baby Weimer An infant son born yesterday at 9:30 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Weimer of Superior, died shortly after midnight today. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, is pending final arrangements by the parents. Baby Chilton Baby Chilton, four day old son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Chilton of 417 B Street, died Wednesday. Interment, in charge of Leo Wildermuth, mortician, was in the family plot in Mountain View. George Tartar George, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Denota Tartar of Superior, died at the home of his parents Wednesday. Death was due to complications following a slight attack of scarlet fever. The funeral will be held Sunday, at two-fifteen p.m., from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating and in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The funeral cortege will assemble at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Gerardi, 1007 Seventh Street, friends of the Tartar family. Claretta May Woodhead Claretta May, 14 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woodhead of Superior, died at the home of her parents Sunday. Death was due to flu-pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the graveside in Mountain View cemetery Wednesday, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiated. --- Green River Star, May 3, 1929 W. E. MEACHAM FUNERAL HELD LAST SUNDAY Services From Rock Springs L. D. S. Church; Body Shipped to Logan, Utah. Walter E. Meacham, aged 25, who met his death in the automobile accident last Saturday, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Meacham, of Rock Springs, and a brother of Mrs. Arthur Jacobson, of this city. He was a young man of much promise, and his untimely death was a severe blow to his relatives and friends. He leaves three brothers, Elgin, Reuben and Clarence, three sisters besides Mrs. Jacobson, Bonnie, Alice and Hazel, and his heart-broken parents. Funeral services were held in Rock Springs last Sunday from the L. D. S. church, and the remains shipped to Logan, Utah, for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 10, 1929 Mine Accident At Winton Is Fatal Thomas Mulligan of Winton, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Tuesday at 6:15 a.m. of injuries sustained at the Union Pacific Coal company’s mine at Winton Monday. Mr. Mulligan, who was a rope runner at the mine, was coming up on the trip at the close of the day’s work when the cars jumped the track. The cars were within 300 feet of the mouth of the slope when the accident occurred. Decedent was badly crushed about the chest. Mr. Mulligan is survived by his wife and three daughters. He was 45 years old and a native of Spring Valley, Illinois. He was a member of the Winton Local No. 3830, United Mine Workers of America. Interment In Utah Funeral services were held yesterday at six p.m., at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. S.A. Welsh of the South Side Roman Catholic church officiating. The body was shipped last evening to Schofield, Utah, the home of Mrs. Mulligan’s parents, accompanied by Mrs. Mulligan, their three daughters and John Reynolds of Rock Springs, cousin of the decedent. Mr. Mulligan and his family have lived at Winton for several years where they have many friends. --- Green River Star, May 10, 1929 Fireman Hurled to His Death by Narrow Bridge Ezra Peterson, of Pocatello, Victim of Sad Accident Dead Man’s bridge, on the Oregon Short Line railroad, 20 miles east of Kemmerer, was the scene of another fatality early Tuesday morning, when Ezra Peterson, 27, of Pocatello, Idaho, fireman on a mallet freight engine, lost his life. He was standing in the gangway when last seen by Engineer Preston. The presumption fo the train crew is that Peterson leaned out just as the engine entered the narrow bridge, a girder affair which clears the larger engines by scant inches, and was knocked out of the cab. The train was stopped after Peterson was missed, and the crew began a search. The fireman’s body was found at the bottom of the shallow stream under the bridge, badly mangled. The body was taken to Kemmerer on a passenger train and sent on to Pocatello where interment will be held. Peterson is survived by his widow and several children, all residents of Pocatello. There are several similar bridges in the district, built years ago when the smaller engines, used at that time, were given sufficient clearance. With the larger rolling stock the bridges present a hazard that has been responsible for the loss of several lives within the past few years. --- Green River Star, May 17, 1929 R. W. DAVIS CALLED TO OREGON BY MOTHER’S DEATH R. W. Davis was called to Portland, Oregon, last evening, owing to the death of his mother. We join with his friends in expressing sympathy at the loss of man’s best friend, his “mother.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 31, 1929 IVER T. LINDEN DIES IN NIGHT Funeral Of Well Known Young Man Is Sunday Iver T. Linden, 34, son of Gust Linden of this city, died at the Lincoln County Memorial hospital at 10:30 p.m. yesterday following an illness of ten days. Hemorrhage of the brain caused the young man’s death. Born In This City The decedent was born in Rock Springs December 22, 1894 and spent his entire life in the Rock Springs and Kemmerer districts. He attended the city schools and in 1912 graduated from Rock Springs high school. Following his graduation he became identified with his father and brother, Arthur, in the sheep business. Member American Legion During the World War Mr. Linden served with the draft board as a clerk at Green River and at the time of his death was a member of the American Legion. As a boy he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Was Widely Known The young man was of a very prominent family and was widely known in all southwestern Wyoming and is mourned by hundreds of friends. The survivors are his father, Gust Linden, two brothers, Clarence and Arthur, both of this city and an aunt, Miss Susie Tufte, who made her home with the Lindens. Funeral Sunday Funeral services will be held at the family home at 202 M street at 2:00 p.m. Sunday and at 2:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church with Rev. R.E. Abraham officiating. The decedent will be buried beside his mother, who died in 1913, in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. The burial is in charge of the Wildermuth Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 31, 1929 Resident Of Gunn Dies Hospital Here Mrs. Palmira Alberoni of Gunn, died at the Wyoming General hospital last Saturday. Death was due to cancer. Funeral services were held at the South Side Roman Catholic Church Sunday with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. So far as is known the decedent is survived by a son who resides in their native Italy. Mrs. Alberoni was 50 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 31, 1929 Meningitis Fatal To Local Youth Walter Nurmela, thirteen years and eight months old son of Oscar Nurmela, died of spinal meningitis at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday at eight p.m. Walter was stricken Sunday and from the beginning little hope was held for his recovery. He was at once taken to the hospital where everything possible was done to save his life. Private funeral services were held at the graveside at high noon Wednesday. Friends of the Nurmela family, learning of the hour of the interment, gathered at the cemetery, remaining at the distance prescribed by state law in communicable disease interments. Services were conducted by John Kiviaho. One verse of a Finnish hymn was sung and five violinists of J.J. Brueggemann’s school of music rendered selections. Walter was a member of the Rock Springs Symphony and the high school orchestra. He was a talented musician for his gae and his future in the field of music was promising. He was a freshman of the Rock Springs high school. Was Rocket “Newsie” Walter was a Rocket “newsie” and last week made his paper route as was his weekly custom. The Rocket keenly regrets that it has lost one of its most faithful little workers. Those Who Survive Walter is survived by his father, a stepmother, and one brother, Wesley, aged 11 years. His mother preceded him in death by several years. He was born at Evansville, near Hanna, Wyoming, 13 years ago. --- Green River Star, May 31, 1929 MRS. W. E. DAVIS DIES IN EUGENE OREGON MAY 15 Former Green River Resident, Mother of R. W. Davis, Succumbs. Mrs. Della May Davis, wife of W. E. Davis, a recent resident of Melrose, Ore., passed away at the Pacific Christian hospital in Eugene, Ore., Wednesday, May 15th, at 8 p.m. The W. E. Davis family were residents of Green River for several years. Mr. Davis arrived at Eugene last January to make his home. Mrs. Davis followed later and had been a resident there for about two months. She was born in Columbus, Kentucky, on August 17, 1873 and was married to W. E. Davis on October 24, 1888 at Bellville, Kan. To this union seven children were born. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Rose Bedard, of Mule Creek, Wyo.; Mrs. Ruby Holderby of Vega, Tex.; Mr. R. W. Davis, Green River, Wyo.; Mr. R. E. and H. A. Davis, of Melrose, Ore. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Imo Lakey of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Vern Pearsall of Tulsa, Okla., and two brothers, W. A. and O. A. Thompson of Las Vegas, N. M. Mrs. Davis was a member of Paonia Lodge 77 or Rebekahs in Paonia, Colo. Services for the deceased were held in the Melrose Community church on Sunday afternoon, May 19th, at 2:30, Rev. F. B. Matthews officiating. Services at the grave were in charge of the Roseburg Rebekah Lodge. Interment was in the Melrose cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jun 1929 Rock Springs The sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Meacham in the loss of their twenty-four year old son, Walter, whose death occurred from an automobile accident on Saturday morning, April 27th. The family accompanied the remains to Logan, Utah, where interment was made on Tuesday, April 30th. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jun 1929 Winton Thos. Mulligan was injured by a trip on Monday evening, May 6th, and died from injuries received on Tuesday morning at the Wyoming General Hospital. Mrs. Mulligan and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of a husband and father. To them this community extends its heartfelt sympathy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 7, 1929 Tuberculosis Is Fatal To Tourist Frederick John Kussmaul, 45, of Woodland, Michigan, died at a tourist camp in this city Tuesday. Death was due to tuberculosis. The decedent was en route to Woodland from California when stricken. He is survived by a wife and daughter who continued the trip to Woodland. The decedent’s body was shipped to Woodland Thursday by the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 7, 1929 INFANT DAUGHTER OF CHARLES CASTO DIES Lois Yvonne, infant three days old, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Casto, died Wednesday at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson. Funeral services were held from the Johnson home Thursday with Rev. R. E. Abraham officiating. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 7, 1929 Injury To Girl Of 7 Proves Fatal Catherine Sneddon, aged seven years, the daughter of Mrs. Maggie Sneddon of this city, died Monday, June 3, of blood poisoning. While at play recently the little girl fell, injuring her leg. An operation was performed but the condition could not be relieved. She is survived by her mother, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were conducted by Bishop Williams of the L.D.S. church Thursday at 2 p.m., interment in charge of the Rogan mortuary followed at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 7, 1929 Miner Of This City Dies At Los Angeles Enrico Plancher, 35, died at the General hospital, Los Angeles, Wednesday night. Death was due to tuberculosis. The decedent was a well known coal miner of this district. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, the Andreas Hoffer Society and the Odd Fellows. Six weeks ago he went to the Pacific coast in search of relief from his affliction but his condition did not improve. His brother, Louis Plancher, 1316 Ninth street, went to Los Angeles upon receiving word of the death and accompanied the body back to this city. Funeral services will be held from the Louis Plancher home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Interment will follow in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 7, 1929 STAGE DRIVER OF EARLY DAY HISTORY DIES “Uncle Jim” Williams, Upper Green River Valley Pioneer, Was Colorful Figure. James Williams, a pioneer of early stage coach days, Indian fighter, and generally colorful character of the Rocky Mountain region, died at his home in Hoback basin recently. He had been ill for some time. “Uncle Jim” Williams, as he was known, was born on Long Island, New York, in the year 1842. After coming west some time in the 50’s, he was for a time, after the starting of the Pony Express mail service across the mountains, a rider and station man, meeting with his share of the Indian adventures of that time. Then followed 29 years of steady service as stage driver on the Santa Fe trail between Denver and Santa Fe. Following this he was for a number of years driver of the band wagon for Ringling Bros. circus and in this occupation he traveled all over the United States, Europe and Australia. He came to the upper Green River country about 30 years ago, was for a short time at the Kendall tie camp, and then located a hay ranch above Boulder lake that has of late years belonged to the Thompson and Berg interests. Selling out here, he went to Hoback basin, where he has lived the past fifteen years, trapping and ranching. For several years he had worked through haying for D. H. Scott and for the past two years has driven the Big Piney roundup wagon. He has put in the winters with C. F. Bellin, another of the old-timers of the basin country, in their partnership home on upper Hoback river. Mr. Williams never married, and has no known living relatives. He loved the freedom of the great open spaces, and followed the frontier of civilization. Mr. Williams had been in good health, considering his advanced age, until this spring. One of his neighbors reports that he made a trip from his place to the post office, 16 miles, the latter part of the winter, on snow shoes, drawing a toboggan on which he took in supplies. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 14, 1929 SERVICES HELD Funeral services for Enrico Plancher, who died at Los Angeles, were held in the South Side Catholic church Sunday. Father Welsh officiated. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 14, 1929 Heart Trouble Is Fatal To Mrs. Apple Irene Apple, 44, died at the Wyoming General hospital Sunday afternoon. Acute endocarditis is said to be the cause of her death. The body was taken to the Wildermuth Funeral Home where it was prepared and shipped to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Apple was born at Pittsburg, September 12, 1888. She is survived by her husband, Edward T. Apple, who accompanied the body to Pittsburg. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 14, 1929 Ole Neilson, 38, Is Poisoning Victim Ole Neilson, 38, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday. Uremic poisoning was given as the cause of his death. He is survived by his wife, Ina Neilson, and one small son. The decedent was born at Alton, Utah, May 28, 1891. The body of the deceased was shipped by the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Manila, Utah, where burial will be held. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1929 TWO KILLED BY AUTOMOBILES WITHIN WEEK NEAR THIS CITY Two more Lincoln highway auto deaths caused by reckless night driving! The toll of fatalities is growing apace. Fran McBride of Cheyenne, met death at 3 o’clock Sunday morning and his companions, Edward D. Murphy and David W. King seriously injured and taken to a hospital, when their car overturned a mile west of Green River. All three were employed by the pipeline company. Following the foregoing fatality was a similar mishap twelve miles east of Point of Rocks when Charles R. Clark, 50, of Dixon, Wyoming, was instantly killed and Robert Fletcher seriously injured by an overturning auto. Clark was pinned above Fletcher for more than an hour with the dead man’s face flush against the living one. “Oddly enough, most of the auto fatalities occur at night,” said a county official, “and I believe the coroner should make searching investigations and inquiries into every one of these affairs to learn just what caused the accident. Too much is hushed up in this district. The people are entitled to the precise nature of the news on all subjects of such accidents and it is public property in every sense. Many drinking parties “hit the country roads” in the evening and get tanked up so that they are a menace to decent drivers. In short, the subject needs investigation.” --- Green River Star, Jun 21, 1929 CHEYENNE MAN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT HERE Another auto accident occurred last Sunday, just west of here, when a light roadster overturned on the Tollgate hill killing Eugene McBride and badly injuring E. D. Murphy of Detroit, Mich., and E. O. King of Atlanta, Tex. McBride was pinned beneath the car, while King and Murphy were thrown clear, as the auto turned over. McBride, fifty-three years of age, was a former resident of Cheyenne, to which place the body was sent for interment. The other two men are reported improving at this writing and are in a fair way to complete recovery. The funeral of McBride was held in Cheyenne last Tuesday from the Huckfeldt and Finkbiner chapel, Rev. G. E. Konkel conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1929 Old Resident Of Rock Springs Dead John Chokie, 63, died at the family home Sunday afternoon at 1:30. Mr. Chokie is an old resident of Rock Springs. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and of the First Catholic Slovak Union. Besides his wife he leaves five daughters, Cora, Anna, Mary, Susie and Elizabeth, and two sons, John and Joe. Funeral services were from the North Side Catholic church Thursday morning at 9 o’clock. Fathers Zaplotnik, Schillinger and Dougherty conducted the services. Rogan mortuary was in charge. Burial will be made in the family lot in the Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1929 Death Takes Mrs. Lena Sandstrom Mrs. Lena Sandstrom, wife of Gus Sandstrom, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Death resulted from internal disorder. Funeral services were held at the family residence Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. Abraham of the Episcopal church in charge of the services. Besides her husband Mrs. Sandstrom is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Morris, Mrs. Padgett and Mrs. Nat Stewart, all of Rock Springs, and three brothers. Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1929 DEATH FOLLOWS INJURY Jack C. Douglas, 32, died at the Wyoming General hospital Friday afternoon. Mr. Douglas’ arm was caught in a cement mixer Saturday, June 1, while he was putting in a cement foundation for a new house on Elias avenue. Blood poison set in his arm later and caused his death. The body was shipped to Decatur, Ill., Monday, June 17. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Douglas and two small sons. Funeral services were held at the Rogan Mortuary Sunday. Mrs. Douglas and two sons accompanied the body to Illinois. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1929 Quealy Matron Is Taken By Death Mrs. Elizabeth Bernecker, 59, died Tuesday afternoon at her home at Quealy from gall bladder infection. Funeral services will be held from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion of this city at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The decedent was well known in this district and has a host of friends. She is survived by her husband, Gus Bernecker, four sons, Russell and Norman Lutton of Lisbon, Ohio, by a former marriage, Charles Bernecker of Quealy, and Hugh Bernecker of Reno, Nevada, and one daughter, Mrs. Claude Little of Rawlins. All will be present for the funeral except the two sons from Ohio. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1929 INFANT DAUGHTER OF RAINO MATSON DEAD Beverly Jane Matson, five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raino Matson, died at the family home, 113 Sheridan avenue, Monday June 17 at 10 a.m. She was born December 27, 1928. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Congregational church with Rev. Dr. Marshall officiating. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery. Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 28, 1929 Mortality List William G. Mayer, died at the Wyoming General hospital at 12:45 this morning. He was employed by the A.O. Smith Welding company, and was working on the gas pipeline. The body was taken to the Rogan mortuary where it was prepared for shipment to Miwaukee. Erma Ellen Swindler, 9 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Swindler, died at the family home, 204 Liberty avenue, this morning. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Rogan mortuary. Margaret McGregor, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McGregor, died suddenly at 5:30 this morning of heart failure. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Funeral services for Alexander Kinney, 40, who was killed in B mine at Superior Saturday, were held from the Finn Hall at Rock Springs Wednesday. Odd Fellows and local union 2616 of which he was a member, officiated at the services. Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Green River Star, Jun 21, 1929 DIXON MAN IS KILLED EAST OF ROCK SPRINGS Charles R. Clark, of Dixon, Wyo., was instantly killed at 10 o’clock Tuesday night and Robert Fletcher was seriously injured when their truck overturned 12 miles east of Point of Rocks. --- Green River Star, Jun 28, 1929 MOTHER OF IRMA LEWIS PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY Word was received here that the mother of Miss Irma Lewis passed away at her home in Clarendon, Texas Wednesday. Miss Lewis was a teacher in the Washington School last year, and was called home early in May owing to the serious illness of her mother. Miss Lewis made many friends while here who will regret to learn of her great loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 5, 1929 GONE ON A SAD MISSION A.J. Peterson, manager of the Eden Valley Dairy of this city, Sunday received word of the death of his brother, Oscar Peterson, at Milford, Utah. Mr. Peterson left at once for Milford, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Chas. Blackham, of Quealy. Mr. Peterson also has lost, by death, his father and mother, within the last three years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 5, 1929 Accident Victim Dies James Sidney Lyons, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Martin Lyons, died at the Wyoming General hospital, June 29, at 4:48. He was born October 4, 1922 at Berkley, California. Burial took place at the Mountain View cemetery. Funeral services were held at the grave side with Rev. Dr. Marshall of the Congregational church conducting. Wildermuth funeral home was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 5, 1929 Burgamo Funeral To Be Held Sunday Mary Burgamo, 45, died at the family home on East Flat, Tuesday morning. Besides her husband, she leaves three small daughters. Funeral services will be held at the South Side Catholic church, with Rev. Father Daugherty officiating. Rogan mortuary is in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 5, 1929 OBITUARY Funeral services for Margaret Grant MacGregor, 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James MacGregor, were held at the Congregational church, Monday, July 1, at 2 o’clock, with Rev. Dr. Marshall officiating. Wildermuth’s funeral home was in charge. --- Green River Star, Jul 5, 1929 OSCAR PETERSON DIED IN IDAHO LAST MONDAT Former Local Young Man Passes After Long Illness Many regrets of sorrow will be expressed in Green River and Sweetwater county over the death of Oscar Peterson, who as well and favorably known here and other points in the county, who passed away in Idaho last Monday, after a long illness of stomach trouble. Mr. Peterson was a young man who was of a very likeable disposition, and made friends wherever he was acquainted. He was located in Green River many months, first in the employ of the local Golden Rule Store, and later in the O. P. Skaggs Store. About a year and a half ago he went to Evanston, his former home, where he was employed for many months in one of the city’s leading drug stores. He is a brother of C. W. and P. Peterson, well known here. His mother passed away and was laid to rest in Evanston about a month ago. Funeral services were held at Evanston by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a valued member. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 12, 1929 Dr. F.S. Davis Taken By Death Prominent Professional Man Dies Following Long Illness Dr. Frank Spurgeon Davis, who for nearly three decades has been one of the foremost professional men of this city, died at his home on Bridger avenue, Sunday at 8:00 p.m. following an illness from which he had suffered intermittently for more than one year. The decedent was born April 1, 1879 in Iowa, the son of a Civil War veteran. As a boy he moved with his family to Nebraska and grew to manhood there. In 1901 he was graduated from the dental college of the University of Nebraska and moved directly to this city where he began to practice his profession. Talented Man Dr. Davis was a talented man. Besides making a success of his practice he found time to engage in many community enterprises. He was an accomplished musician and in his younger days gained considerable fame as a baseball player. He was a past exalted ruler of the Elks. Like his father before him, Dr. Davis heeded the call when his country became involved in war. He entered the military services as a dentist and served during the emergency. After the war he joined the American Legion and served the local post as its commander. Married in 1919 In 1919, shortly after he was discharged from the army, Dr. Davis was married to Miss Velma Bradney, of Longmont, Colorado. Besides Mrs. Davis he is survived by one daughter, Laura Ruth, and two sons, Frank Spurgeon Jr. and James. Buried at Bloomington Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon with Dr. Marshall of the Congregational church officiating. Tuesday night the body, accompanied by members of the family, was sent to Bloomington, Nebraska, where burial was made Thursday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 12, 1929 U.P. OLD TIMER DIES AT HANNA Death erased the name of another Union Pacific Coal company “old timer” from the honored lists when W.W. Hughes of Hanna, died July 11, 1929. Hughes began work for the Union Pacific at old Carbon in 1893 and was rounding out his thirty-sixth year of service when taken by death. --- Green River Star, Jul 12, 1929 MRS. ADDIE EAMS DIES FOLLOWING AN OPERATION Mrs. L. Pearson and Mr. and Mrs. V. Pearson were called to Rawlins yesterday owing to the death of Mrs. Addie Eams. Mrs. Eams will be remembered as Miss Addie Pearson, formerly of this city. She passed away Sunday while undergoing an operation. The deceased was born in this county 41 years ago. She leaves a mother, two sisters, a brother and one small son to mourn her passing. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 19, 1929 AUTO ACCIDENT KILLS THREE Car Drops Fifty Feet After Leaving Road And Crushes Victims Charles P. Wassung And Wife And Charles Durham Instantly Killed When Machine Rolls Off Road At Superior Hill Apparently the hand of destiny guided the automobile which sent three beloved old residents of Rock Springs to sudden death Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The accident occurred on what is known as Superior hill, on the Lincoln Highway 21 miles east of this city. The car, a roadster, headed through a protection railing and fell fifty feet, pinning the occupants beneath. All were instantly killed, each of them sustaining a broken neck in addition to other fatal injuries. Durham At Wheel Charles Durham was driving the car which was his own. He was known as a cautious and careful driver. Why the machine got beyond control and lunged off the highway to deal death to its three occupants will always remain a mystery as the only eye witness to the tragedy could not accurately say. A Mrs. Delquardt of Casper reports to have seen the accident. She states that the car suddenly began to wobble as though the steering were impaired and then bolted off the road. Traveling East The party was taking a drive and it is believed they were headed east, going up the hill, at the time of the accident although officers who investigated the tragedy are not thoroughly convinced that this was the case. There is evidence that the car struck the rocky side of the embankment on the opposite side of the road before plunging over the hillside. Mrs. Durham, widow of the decedent, states that very often she and her husband would drive to Thayer Junction. There they would visit with Joe Zambai, proprietor of the store, take refreshments and return home. Just the Sunday before Mrs. Durham left here for California, where she was visiting when word came of her husband’s sudden death, they had made such a trip. At that time Mr. Zambai requested that sometime they bring Charles Wassung with them and Mrs. Durham is convinced that they had planned such a visit and were enroute there when death overtook them. Many Near Altho many cars were in the immediate vicinity of the ill-fated roadster, only Mrs. Delquardt reports to have actually seen the accident. Lon Davis, the prohibition officer was one of the first to reach the scene as was Robert Stretz, of Superior. These men, assisted by others who reached the scene shortly after them, removed the wrecked automobile which pinned the occupants underneath. Instant Death When the car was moved it was at once apparent that all were dead and had been instantly killed. Their bodies were found just as they had been seated in the car, that of Mr. Durham at the wheel, Mr. Wassung on the other side and Mrs. Wassung in the middle. Each was found to have sustained a broken neck. Mr. Wassung was also badly cut about the neck and face and his chest crushed. Mr. Durham’s chest was crushed as was Mrs. Wassung’s and the latter’s jaw was broken. Shocking News When news of the awful tragedy reached Rock Springs a gloom was cast over the whole community. All were respected, pioneer residents of this city. Their friends were numbered by the hundreds and all had played important roles in the history of Rock Springs. OBITUARY NELLIE MENOUGH WASSUNG Nellie Menough Wassung was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Menough. Mr. Menough was formerly a master mechanic in the employ of the Union Pacific. She was born at Chillicothe, Ohio, on August 10, 1866 and was nearly 63 years old when she met sudden death at the side of her husband and an old friend, Charles Durham, in an automobile accident. She came to Rock Springs with her father in 1885 and was married to Charles Phillip Wassung the following year. She was a member of the Methodist church. With her husband, Mrs. Wassung share a wide circle of friends and was widely known throughout this district. CHARLES PHILLIP WASSUNG Charles Phillip Wassung was born September 4, 1862, at Springfield, Massachusetts, and was nearly 67 years old when he met death on Sunday, July 16, in an automobile accident on the Lincoln highway 21 miles east of this city. Mr. Wassung came to Rock Springs as a young man in 1883 two years previous to the Chinese Riot of ’85; from that time until his sudden death he had been closely identified with the history of Rock Springs. Upon coming here he immediately began work as a bookkeeper and clerk for the famous old Beckwith & Quinn store. When its successor, the Beckwith Commercial company was sold in 1892, the decedent went east where he spent one year returning to enter the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. Made Postmaster Mr. Wassung was an active political worker, associated with the Democratic party. He served his party as committeeman and the city as city clerk. In 1913 he was appointed postmaster and served in this post for nine years, after which he returned to his position as payroll clerk for the Union Pacific Coal company. He was secretary of the Union Pacific Old Timer’s association at the time of his death. Married 1886 In 1886 Charles P. Wassung was married to Miss Nellie Menough, the daughter of a Union Pacific employee of this city. His wife met death beside him in the horrible accident of July 14. Had Many Friends Few men of this district had more friends and acquaintances than Charles P. Wassung. His was a cheerful, sunny disposition and he always had words of greeting for his friends. In this issue of The Rocket is a picture of the decedent which is characteristic of the man. It shows him exchanging pleasantries with an old friend. Survivors The survivors are three sons, Harry, George and Charles Jr., all of Los Angeles, and one daughter, Mrs. A.P. Flora of Nampa, Idaho. There are four grandchildren, Preston, Howard, Phyllis, Calvin and Flora. The decedent’s brother, A.B. Wassung, lives at Johnstown, N.Y. and one sister, Mrs. A.W. Francis, lives at Atlanta, Georgia. All were here for the funeral services yesterday with the exception of A.B. Wassung. CHARLES DURHAM Charles Durham was born at Independence, Iowa, April 2, 1867, the son of Charles Durham Sr. He came to Rock Springs in 1888 and immediately began work for the Union Pacific Coal company. Had he lived he would have tomorrow received the gold button presented by Eugene McAuliffe, president of the company, to forty-year service men. The emblem will be given to his widow. Served City The decedent served the city as councilman, retiring in 1925. He took an active part in political affairs being a staunch member of the Democratic party. Fraternal Man He was also active in fraternal work, being a member of the Masonic order, a Shriner and a Knight Templar. He was also an Elk and a Woodman of the World. He was a Past Master of the Masons and a Past Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O. Elks. Long Service Here Most of his long service with the Union Pacific Coal company was in this city although he spent five years at Reliance as mine foreman. From this capacity he was promoted to outside foreman of Rock Springs mines. He was coal inspector at the time of his death. He was serving the U.M.F. of A. hospital commission as its secretary at the time of his death. Married in 1904 He was married on September 25, 1904 to Miss Minnie Walker. Their marriage was at North Bend, Nebraska, where Miss Walker had gone after being in this city for three years, during which time they were first acquainted. Many Friends Charles Durham had hundreds of friends throughout the whole state of Wyoming. He was well known as an honest and upright man and a splendid citizen. Survivors Besides his widow he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles Purdy of Independence, Iowa. Mrs. Purdy was so grieved upon receiving the news of her brother’s death that she was unable to come here for the funeral. She has often visited Rock Springs and has many friends here. Funeral Funeral services were held at the home in the Barracks at 4:30 p.m. yesterday and from the Masonic Temple at 5:00 p.m. It was a Masonic funeral in charge of local Masons and Rev. R.E. Abraham. The Wildermuth Mortuary conducted the funeral. Pallbearers were S.B. McVicars, A.J. Jenaen, G.L. Stevenson, James Macdonald, Bennett Outsen and Howard Kellogg. The Knights Templar escort was comprised of Jed Orme, Charles Outsen, Thomas Christy, Alex Christy, Jake McDonald and A.V. Elias. Burial was at Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 19, 1929 Double Funeral Service Tuesday Private funeral services held at the Rogan Mortuary Tuesday afternoon and attended by a group of relatives and close friends were held for the late Charles Phillip Wassung and his wife, Nellie Menough Wassung. Reverend R.E. Abraham of the Episcopal church officiated. Following the service interment was made in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers for Mrs. Wassung were Arthur Anderson, Kenneth Darling, Norton Lee, Carleton Carter, A.J. Peterson and E.B. Hitchcock. For Mr. Wassung the pallbearers were Thomas Gibson, George Darling, Joseph Hay, F.L. McCarty, james V. McDonald and George B. Pryde. Honorary pallbearers were John Park, W.L. Lee, Dr. L.D. Shaffer, Robert Muir, W.H. Gottsche, A.H. Anderson and David G. Thomas. Children Here The four Wassung children, Mrs. A.P. Flora of Nampa, Idaho, and H.M., George and Charles Jr., all of Los Angeles, were here for the funeral. Mrs. A.M. Francis, the sister whose home is at Atlanta, Georgia, was visiting Mrs. Flora at Nampa when news of the death reached them and she too came for the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 19, 1929 Military Funeral Accorded The Late Dr. F.S. Davis Final rites for Dr. F.S. Davis who died at his home in Rock Springs Sunday, July 7, were held at Bloomington, Nebraska, Thursday, July 11. Military services were held with Rex Cox of the Congregational church officiating. Several of Dr. Davis’ old time friends gave musical selections at the services, among which was Frank Lanz, editor of the Bloomington Republican. The doctor was buried in the Maple Grove cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 19, 1929 Mrs. Durham Will Move to California Mrs. Charles Durham, widow of the victim in last Sunday’s automobile accident which claimed three lives, plans to leave here August 1 for California, where she will make her home. She will live with her sister, Mrs. C.A. Huck, whom she was visiting when the news of her husband’s sad fate reached her. Mrs. Huck and her daughter, Mrs. T.W. Seaver, accompanied Mrs. Durham here for the funeral and will return with her August 1. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 19, 1929 Death Takes Four Old Timers Within Few Days’ Time Since the program for the Union Pacific Old Timer’s association’s Fifth Annual reunion was printed only a few days since, the names of four have been erased by death. Both John Chokie and Charles Durham were scheduled to receive the gold buttons which mark forty years service at tomorrow’s celebration. Mr. Chokie died here on June 16 and Mr. Durham was killed in an automobile accident July 14. W.W. Hughes, veteran with 36 years of service died at Hanna July 11 and Charles P. Wassung, secretary of the Old Timers association, was killed beside Charles Durham in the automobile tragedy near Superior Sunday last. The gold buttons which would have been awarded to Chokie and Durham will be presented to their widows as a post-humous recognition of four decades of faithful services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 19, 1929 A.H. Hutching, 82, Dies At Granger Alfred H. Hutchings, 82, old time resident of Rock Springs, died at the home of his son-in-law, Mrs. John Bagley, three miles from Granger, Saturday evening at 7:30. He was buried at the Granger cemetery Monday afternoon with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. He was survived by his daughter, Mrs. Mary Bagley and three grandchildren. The decedent at one time owned property in this city. He engaged in furniture repair work and for a time made headstones and markers for graves. --- Green River Star, Jul 19, 1929 Services Held for Green River Valley Pioneer Resident Cancer ended the career of Green River valley’s oldest citizen, Simeon Travis Lindley, 92, who was buried Saturday last from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Ott, of Mason, Wyoming. Lindley came to Wyoming from Texas in 1889 and located at the mouth of Slate creek, 65 miles northwest of here. Later he operated several ferries crossing the Green River. Lindley is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Charles Ott, living near Big Piney, and two sons, Poss Lindley of Big Piney, and Joe Lindley of Waco, Texas. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 26, 1929 Man Found Dead Is Thot Murder Victim A well-dressed man of small stature was found dead in a clump of brush-wood five miles west of Green River Wednesday by campers. Circumstances indicating foul and premeditated murder surround the gruesome discovery. Nothing was found on the body to identify the murdered man. “It looks like a sure enough foul murder,” said Sheriff Al Morton today to a reporter, “but whoever did it made a coarse attempt to cover up the dastardly deed.” The Details The body was brought to Rock Springs for further investigation. That it is a murder case there can be no doubt. Body was found in an out-of-the-way place lying on its back with arms outstretched and a Mauser .32 automatic gun loosely clutched in the decedent’s right hand. The instrument of death was placed there after the man had been dead some time. Moreover, the death bullet entered the murdered man’s left eye and emerged an inch back of the right ear. It would have been impossible for a suicide to make such a shot because the barrel of the pistol was too long. Where Was It Done? According to Sheriff Morton and Under-Sheriff Chris Jensen, the man in all likelihood was killed at another place and the body later transported to a secluded spot to cover the crime and its lurid consequences. Those who purposely placed it there attempted to beguile the police with a suicide theory. Careful examination by the sheriff’s force also revealed that the neat appearance of the clothes and shoes proved that the man did not walk there to perform such a fatal deed—he was carried there! A four or five day’s growth of sandy beard coated the man’s face. Sheriff Morton and his men have been working diligently to unravel the mysterious deed and have notified authorities in all intermountain cities to investigate. “We hope to identify the remains today,” said the sheriff, “and will have a man here who believes that he knows the murdered party. This may throw a light and reveal the man’s boon companions who may be implicated in the deed. All possible means of identifications was carefully removed from the clothes by those who planned the foul act.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 26, 1929 Young Woman Is Tuberculosis Victim Della Gordon, 25, died at the Tremont apartments this morning at 6:45. Tuberculosis was given as the cause of her death. She is survived by her husband, Harry Gordon, who came to Rock Springs two months ago. He is an employee of the Mountain Fuel Co. The body was taken to the Wildermuth mortuary where it is being prepared for shipment to Sheboygan, Wisconsin. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 26, 1929 HIT AND RUN DRIVER SOUGHT BY OFFICERS Lifeless Body Of Aged Man Found On Lincoln Highway; Evidence That Victim Had Been Struck With Terrific Impact And Dragged; No Clew To Guilty Party. “We have the names of four persons who drove past the dead body of Sam Tippet, of Lewiston, Utah, who was run down by another car at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday night—and all of them failed to report it,” said Sheriff Al Morton today. The sixty-year-old man, supposed to have been instantly killed when a hit-and-run speed car hit him in the back with terrific impact and dragged the remains 30 feet, then left the bleeding form lie there abandoned. Was He Robbed? Tippet, who had worked with a construction crew, was known to have cashed a check that night amounting to about $40 and was assumed to have other money on his person. But not a cent was found on the remains. The card case wherein he carried his paper money was empty and had been rifled. “It is possible,” said Sheriff Morton, “that some one followed the old man out of town when it was learned that Tippet would hike on the highway. And that party may have slugged and killed him before robbing him of the money. “But the general theory and most plausible one is that Tippet was treading along the highway heedless of his danger when a speed car struck him in the back, dragged him 30 feet, stopped to extricate the body from the under-works of the car, then speeded away from the scene, a dastardly, ghoulish and fiendish deed.” Broken Headlight Clue Fragments of broken headlight glass were strewn over the road where the body was found that night at 10 o’clock in a pool of blood. The one-eyed death car proceeded onward far as possible from the awful scene. Soon as the inhuman act was discovered, the sheriff’s force proceeded to the spot, ten miles west of Rock Springs, and ordered the remains sent here for keeping. Tippet must have died instantly. The body was bruised from head to foot, including a concussion of the brain at its base, a deep gash from the forehead to the back of head, the nose almost split in two, and the arms and legs frightfully bruised. Relatives at Lewiston, Utah, were notified and will take charge of the remains. “The casualties along the Lincoln Highway are increasing,” said a prominent lawyer yesterday: “and it emphasizes more each day the necessity of motorcycle patrolling of the roads. Another thing, if cars were compelled to register their license plates, their purposes and destinations when entering the state, point of ext etc., it would aid in keeping down the growing evil in hit-and-run affairs. If cars were forced to register at state line towns, at Cheyenne, Rawlins, Rock Springs and Evanston, they would know they were watched and would be careful to keep within the law. They do that in Europe with great effect and it would beneficially work here.” --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1929 John Chokie, Pensioned Old Timer Passes John Chokie, pensioned member of the Old Timers’ Association of The Union Pacific Coal Company, died at his home in Rock Springs on Saturday, June 16th. He had been ailing for almost three years, having been confined to his home most of the time for more than a year. Born in Austria-Hungary, sixty-three years ago, Mr. Chokie has lived in Rock Springs more than forty years. Had he lived, he should have this year, received the forty year service button of the Old Timers’ Association. He was married in Rock Springs, twenty-nine years ago, on June 4th, to Miss Carrie Bartos. Besides his widow he leaves a family of seven children to mourn his loss: John Chokie, at the coast; Joe, who works in No. 8 mine; Carrie, at home and Annie, Mary, Susie and Elizabeth, at home. He was a member of the U.M.W. of A., of the Slavish Lodges of the district, and of the North Side Catholic Church. Funeral services were held at the church on Thursday, June 20th, at 9:00 a.m., Requiem High Mass being read by Reverend Father J. Zaplotnik, of Rock Springs, Reverend Father Schillnger of Green River, and Reverend Father O’Daughterty of the South Side Catholic Church; burial being made at the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1929 Hugh Kelley Mourned It is not often that the passing of one man in any community causes the universal sorrowing that followed the news of the death of Hugh Kelley of Reliance, not only in Reliance but throughout the towns of the Union Pacific in Southwest Wyoming wherever this quiet, earnest and friendly man was known, and where there are First Aid and Mine Rescue men who had met him on the contest field—or worked with him when expert knowledge was sorely needed. Mr. Kelley had gone with his son and daughter-in-law and a party of friends, for a vacation and fishing trip to Big Sandy opening in the North Country, and there, after happy days spent amid the glory of Wyoming mountains, he passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 24th, following a heart straing. Hugh MacIntyre Kelley was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, January 6th, 1876. When he was just a lad—under age—he enlisted in a Scottish regiment and was bought out by his father. However when he again enlisted and troops were needed for foreign service he was allowed to go and serve with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, a famous Scottish regiment, during the Boxer uprising in China and in India where he also saw active service. He was awarded the Queen Victoria medal for meritorious service in China and also held a silver medal for Indian service with the special Punjaub Frontier bar of 1897-98. His discharge from the British army at the close of his foreign service carries a special citation and a note of release with “exemplary character.” He remained in the intelligence service of the British government in China for a time and had many tokens of the esteem in which he was held by Chinese and governmental officials as well as many treasures and curios from British India and Afghanistan. He was married in Scotland in 1904 to Miss Margaret Pryde and came to the United States in 1909. Funeral services were held at his home in Reliance and at the Masonic Temple in Rock Springs, Reverend Doctor Wm. Marshall, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and the Masonic Lodge conducting the service. Quoting Reverend Dr. Marshall, who said: “He was a painstaking, efficient workman, expert in safety and first aid. He was First Aid Instructor for the Girl Scouts, all of whom are present at this service and as a token of love and respect will sing “Taps” at the grave. He was a member of the Congregational Church, a man of high moral character, loved and respected by his fellow workers and by the entire community.” It will be remembered that Mr. Kelley was voted the watch safety award given at the Reliance mines a years and a half ago. And more than all the honors that came to him during his life those who have seen him at work will cherish memories of his great fairness and humorous quiet kindnesses. Besides his sorrowing widow, Mr. Kelley leaves five children: James, of Reliance Store; Mrs. Floyd Roberts of Pocatello and Mary, Margaret and Agnes, at home. To them all is extended the heartfelt sorrowing sympathy of their community. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 2, 1929 N.P. Johnson, 58, Dies Thursday Neils P. Johnson, resident of Rock Springs for the last six years, died early yesterday at his home, 317 Angle street. Death was due to cancer. Mr. Johnson had been in failing health for a year and seriously ill for two weeks prior to his death. In the six years that Mr. Johnson lived in Rock Springs he and his family have become well known and the report of his death came as a shock to his many friends although it was known that little chance was held for his recovery. The Johnsons came here from their ranch home in the Daniel section of Sublette county where they continue to hold their ranching interests. They went into the Daniel country in 1917 coming at that time from Logan, Utah, where they had lived for 30 years. Native of Denmark Neils Peter Johnson was born in Denmark, March 21, 1871. When he was 16 years old he came to this country, locating at Logan, Utah. He was of the Mormon faith and served his church as bishop of the eighth ward at Logan for ten years. When 21 years old he was married at Logan to Miss Olga Winkler on March 23rd, 1892 who, with their three children, survives him. The children are Mrs. H.J. Maughan of Preston, Idaho, and James and Neioma Johnson. Mrs. Maughan has been in the city several days and with other members of his family were with him when the end came. He is survived also by six grandchildren. Burial In Utah Funeral services were held at the Rogan mortuary today at four-thirty o’clock with Bishop J.I. Williams of the Rock Springs L.D.S. church officiating. Friends of the family were in attendance. The decedent, accompanied by Mrs. Johnson and children, was taken to Logan for interment. Final services will be held Sunday at two p.m. from the Eighty Ward chapel there where he served as bishop. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 2, 1929 Mother Of Miss Leslie Is Dead The sad news of her mother’s death called Miss Dorothy Leslie, popular young woman of this city, to Cheyenne Friday last. Word came that the mother had died suddenly while visiting in California. The decedent was an early resident of Cheyenne and a member of a prominent family. Miss Leslie had planned a trip to Cheyenne to visit her parents when they would return from California and was immeasurably grieved at news of the death. --- Green River Star, Aug 2, 1929 BODY FOUND NEAR BRIDGE BELIEVED SALT LAKE MAN Word was received at the Sheriff’s office yesterday from Salt Lake City that the unidentified man found dead near the Lincoln Highway bridge, about four miles west of here, last week might possibly be J. W. Raizek, of Salt Lake City. It is expected that relatives of Raizek will be here in a few days to endeavor to fully identify the body. Pictures have been received by the Sheriff’s office here of the man Raizek, and while they are quite old photographs, they look very much like the dead man might have appeared at the time the photos were taken. As we go to press no further information can be gained. --- Green River Star, Aug 9, 1929 MURDER VICTIM FOUND NEAR HERE IS NOT UTAH MAN Efforts to establish the identity of the man found slain near this city, at the Lincoln Highway Bridge about four miles west of Green River, on July 24th, have been fruitless so far Sheriff A. G. Morton said today. A. Raisek, 271 East Third South street, of Salt Lake City, Utah, came to Green River the fore part of the week for the purpose of identifying the body as that of his stepfather. After a careful examination of the body, Raisek stated positively it was not his stepfather. Raisek said his stepfather left his home in Ephriam, Utah, a year ago and has not been heard from since. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 9, 1929 THREE KILLED IN CRASH AT CASPER (Special to The Rocket) Three persons were killed in an airplane crash at Casper last night according to a telegraphic report received by The Rocket today. The dead are Major D.P. Wardwell, of Casper and Earl Holz and George Cameron, both of Worland. Major Wardwell served with the Third Wyoming Infantry in the Mexican border patrol of 1916. He was general manager of Wyoming Airways incorporated, and a member of the state board of aeronautics. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 9, 1929 Dave Hopkins, A Former Resident Dead At Ogden Oldtimers of Rock Springs who recall the name of David E. Hopkins, who resided here for several years prior to 1906, will regret to learn of his death which occurred at his home in Ogden Friday last. Mr. Hopkins was a boiler-maker by trade and came to Rock Springs from Wales, his native country 46 years ago. He was a member of the Rock Springs lodge, No. 12, A.F. & A.M. It will be recalled that Mrs. Hopkins’ mother, Mrs. Eliza Rhoades, also resided here for a number of years. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, two sons, David, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Clarence of Ogden. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 9, 1929 Brother-In-Law Admits Slaying of Harmison Mystery surrounding the murder of Joseph Harmison at his ranch near Wilson, Wyoming, in Jackson’s Hole, is removed by the announcement of W.N. Neilson, county attorney, that Vernal Filley, brother-in-law of the murdered man, has confessed to the killing. Filley had been held as a material witness since the slaying. He had testified at the coroner’s inquest that he had left Harmison at the ranch the evening of the killing with a stranger that Harmison had just brought in from Driggs, Idaho, to work for him in the hay field. Filleys’ story, it is said, was changed an attendant circumstances brought confusion and contradiction until he finally made a confession, and was formally arrested and charged with the crime.—Pinedale Roundup. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 9, 1929 Pneumonia Takes Life Of Pioneer William Kent, 72, Succumbs After Trips To Hospital William Kent, well known pioneer resident of the Rock Springs district, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday at nine a.m. Mr. Kent was brought to the local institution from his home, the widely known Kent’s ranch, south of the city, a few hours before his death. Decedent had been in failing health for several years but his last illness was due to pleurisy and pneumonia. Mr. Kent was the father of John Kent, one of Sweetwater county’s legislators. Also, Margaret A., Mary Jane and Harry Kent. Born In England William Kent was born in England October 29th, 1857. He grew to manhood in his native country where on March 3, 1877 he was married to Miss Mary Nevin, who, with their four children, survive. Four years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kent decided to come to America to make their home. Accordingly in 1881 Mr. Kent came, locating for a short time in Colorado and then coming to Rock Springs. Mrs. Kent and their older children joined him at Rock Springs later. Work At No. Three In Early Days In the early days Mr. Kent worked at the old No. Three mine at the time that David G. Thomas was mine superintendent. He assisted in the sinking of the mine’s pump shaft. Mr. Thomas said to a Rocket representative today that he attributed Mr. Kent’s success in life to the fact that he was always happy in his work no matter what that work might be; he was happy while working in the mine and later when he went into the ranching business he continued to be happy and as a result success crowned his efforts. Purchases Ranch Mr. Kent, in the ‘80’s, purchased the ranch of Alex Blair, brother of the late Archie Blair. He immediately located on the ranch and began to make improvements until the place became known to the entire countryside as Kent’s ranch. It soon became a place for folks to go to hold picnics as Mr. Kent had so used the water resources to produce much vegetation which was in sharp contrast to the neighboring country. And the reputation of Kent’s ranch as a place of recreation has continued until the present time when every week, during the summer, large parties of people go there for outings. Charter Member K. of P. William Kent was a charter member of Sweetwater Lodge No. 6, Knights of Pythias. For many years he was active in the routine of the organization’s affairs. Funeral Today The funeral was held today at two p.m. from the Elks Home with Rev. W.T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiating in the absence of Dr. W.R. Marshall of the First Congregational Church of which he was a member. Services at the graveside were conducted by the Rock Springs Knights of Pythias. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. The services were attended by many friends of the Kent family who had come to pay their last respects. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 9, 1929 Suzanna Hudak, Pioneer, Id Dead Mother Local Business Man Died Sunday At Evanston Mrs. Suzanna Hudak, early day resident of Rock Springs, died at Evanston at six-forty p.m. Sunday last. With her at the time of her death was Mrs. John Hudak of this city, a daughter-in-law. Mrs. Hudak, with her husband, came to Rock Springs more than forty years ago and figured widely in the early day history of the city. Her husband, John Hudak, who died here in 1913, was in the tailoring business and she was a fashionable dressmaker. Her trade brought her into contact with many people and she became widely and favorably known. Among the older residents who knew her then is often told the story of her kindness especially the children of the community. Mrs. Hudak had been in failing health for several years, a part of which time she was a patient at the Evanston hospital and where she became a devoted, faithful and much admired patient by the personnel as well as other patients. Accordingly she was given tender care at this institution. Born In Hungary Suzaan Majar Hudak was born in Hungary 64 years ago June last. She is survived by a son, John Hudak, of Rock Springs, who was in the east on a business trip at the time of her death and a daughter, Mrs. W.T. Hensley, of Seattle, who was unable to come to Rock Springs for the funeral because of illness, and a sister, Mrs. John Stevens, of this city. A son, Joseph Hudak, died 11 years ago at his home in Oklahoma. The funeral was held yesterday from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with Rev. John Zaplotnik officiating. Interment was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery beside her husband. --- Green River Star, Aug 16, 1929 MISS M’MAHON RETURNS FROM SAD ERRAND IN EAST Miss Irene McMahon, clerk in the Special Agent’s office at this point, returned to her duties here last Monday after a sad errand to Manila, Iowa, where she was called to be present at the funeral of her dearest and best friend, her mother. She has the sympathy of all in her great sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 23, 1929 YOUNG MAN IS KILLED BY SHOT FROM OWN GUN Samuel Wales, aged 22 years, was accidentally shot at home in Superior Sunday. The young man had previously cleaned a .32 calibre Colt automatic belonging to himself and had placed it on a bed. Later when in the act of picking up the weapon it accidentally discharged, the bullet taking effect in his chest. Death was instantaneous. Mr. Wales was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wales of Superior. He was married only a month since and is survived by his young wife, Mrs. Louise Wale, and his parents. He was born in Walsenburg, Colo. Funeral services were held at the Rogan mortuary Wednesday with Rev. W. T. Methvin of the Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View with Local No. 904 officiating at the graveside. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 23, 1929 Untimely Death of Superior Young Man Shocks Townfolks Superior, Aug. 22. The tragic death of Sam R. Wales on Sunday afternoon, greatly shocked the many friends of the young man and his family. The deceased had resided a number of years and was universally popular and had been married about one month. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at Rogan's mortuary with Mr. Joseph Galicich conducting the service, assisted by Mrs. Woods as soloist, with interment in Mountain View cemetery, where Mr. Ike Ferguson conducted a short service for the Local of which the deceased was a member. Surviving the deceased are his young wife, Mrs. Louise Wales, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Wales, brothers John, Billy and Richard and a sister, Mary. A large number of other relatives and his grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wales, Sr. --- Green River Star, Aug 23, 1929 YOUNG MAN DROWNS IN THE GREEN RIVER SUNDAY Employee of Utah Construction Company Dragged Down When Cramps Seize Him A young man of about twenty years of age, and later identified as Sam Fein, an employe of the Utah Construction Company at work now on enlarging the local railroad yards, was drowned in the Green river about one mile east of town last Sunday evening, while attempting to swim the treacherous river. According to reports, young Fein and two companions took to the water immediately following a heavy dinner. The trio had been in the water approximately an hour before Fein was attacked by cramps while attempting to cross the stream. Before either of his companions could reach him he had been pulled under. The body was recovered within an hour of the mishap. Report was he was an excellent swimmer. Coroner Frank P. Rogan of Rock Springs took charge of the body and is attempting to get in touch with relatives. Fein was under an alias while here, going under the name of Alsinger, and had told his companions he was from New York. His correct name was found on a bank book found in his clothes by the coroner. --- Green River Star, Aug 23, 1929 Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Trafis Passes Away One of the infant twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Trafis passed away Tuesday, after a very brief illness. The little one was but two months old and had been very frail. Cause of death was given as summer complaint. Funeral services were held Wednesday in this city. The parents have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. --- Green River Star, Aug 23, 1929 Tourist Youth Drowns In Green River This Afternoon Robert Dyer, 16, Son of an Oklahoma Tourist, Drowns While Swimming Near Highway Bridge; Body Recovered Immediately. Robert Dyer, 16, son of an Oklahoma tourist, was drowned this afternoon about one-thirty while swimming in the Green River near the Lincoln Highway bridge, about four miles west of here. Harry Dyer, father of the victim, and his two boys, while touring overland, stopped at the bridge for lunch, intending to remain but a few moments. The boys were quite enthusiastic about taking a swim and the father, not knowing the treacherous waters, gave them permission to go in. However, he did warn them not to dive, but the older boy in his joy of swimming forgot the warning and dove from one of the concrete piers. When he did not reappear after several minutes following his dive, the father immediately sent word to town for aid. The body of the young lad was recovered within an hour by a searching party of county and local officers and several townspeople. He was found by a dragging process in the immediate spot where he dove. The assumption is that he became wedged in rocks at the river’s bottom or the body would not have remained exactly in the location where he entered the water. According to his father, the boy was an excellent swimmer. The body was brought into Green River and County Coroner Rogan called. It is believed no inquest will be held. No further particulars are to be learned. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 Meningitis Fatal To Boy Aged 4 E?ei Kumagai, four and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kummagai of 208 D street, died Tuesday at the Wyoming General hospital of spinal meningitis. The child was stricken Saturday and from the beginning of his illness little hope for his recovery was held. The body has been shipped from the Rogan mortuary to Denver for cremation and upon the return of urn containing the ashes funeral services will be held. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 Herman Hegewald Of Laramie Dead Herman Hegewald of Laramie, father of George Hegewald of this city, died at St. Luke's hospital, Denver, early Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hegewald previously had been called to Denver and were there at the time of his death. Mr. Hegewald was a pioneer citizen of Wyoming and one of the best known business men and financiers of the southeastern section of the state. He was president of the First State Bank of Laramie and part owner of the Laramie Grocery company at Laramie. Mr. Hegewald was born at Wittstock, Germany, July 25th, 1861. He came to the United States when he was 11 years old, settling first in Pennsylvania and later, in 1878, coming to Laramie. At the outbreak of the World War a son, Ted, was one of the first volunteers from Laramie for duty in France. He was killed in action and his body brought later to Laramie for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Hegewald visited their son and his family here in July. Three weeks since he went to Denver for treatment and remained there until his death. He is survived by two sons, Charles of Laramie; George of Rock Springs; and three daughters, Mrs. John Burnsmier of Denver; Mrs. William Tegner of San Francisco, and Mrs. Howard Barnes of Laramie. He was an uncle of Mrs. William Thompson of this city. Mr. Hegewald was a quiet, unassuming, modes man but he became known over the entire state for his achievements and for his scrupulous honesty, diligence and dependability. Funeral services will be held at Laramie this afternoon. John W. Hay and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson of this city will attend the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO ONE N. Miller, Green River Man, Meets Death Near Air Field Nick Miller, barber at Green River, was killed Monday at three a.m. near the airplane hangar north of this city when the automobile in which he was riding left the road and was overturned. Death resulted shortly after the accident. Miller, in company with E. V. Mucho, Ed Mucho and Harry Timothy, all of Green River, was returning from a fishing trip in to the Kendall and Pinedale sections. The four men left Green River at midnight Saturday for the north country, arriving there about daybreak Sunday. After spending the day fishing they started back to Green River, via Rock Springs. The entire trip ws made without any of the four men taking rest. Ed Mucho was driving the car at the time of the accident and it is said that he fell asleep at the wheel and the car left the road resulting in the death of Miller. Help was solicited from the hangar and the three other occupants of the car were brought into the Wyoming General hospital here for treatment. Ed Mucho had sustained a crushed chest. Harry Timoithy a broke nose and E. V. Mucho several cuts and bruises. Funeral services for Miller were held yesterday in Green River in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Green River Star, Aug 30, 1929 Nick Miller Killed in Auto Accident Early Monday Three Other Occupants Badly Injured As Car Jumps Road Last Monday morning, about 6:30 o’clock, an auto accident occurred on the Rock Springs-Pinedale road, near the aviation field, in which Nick Miller, a south side barber, Henry Hucho and son, Eddie, and A. C. Timothy were riding, returning from a day’s fishing in the northern part of the state. The party was endeavoring to reach Green River in time for some of the party to return to work Monday morning, and they had been riding all night. Miller, in whose car the party was riding, had driven most of the trip, but getting sleepy turned the wheel over to Eddie Mucho, who had been driving but a short time before the car left the road. For some unexplainable reason the car suddenly turned turtle, with the result that Nick Miller, who was asleep, was thrown through the windshield, the glass cutting his throat, and dying before help could be secured. Young Mucho suffered a severe injury to his breast from the effect of the steering wheel striking him. Henry Mucho was injured internally, while Mr. Timothy suffered a broken nose. It was indeed a sad ending of a trip that otherwise had been so delightful and while the other members of the party escaped with injuries as stated above, the sorrow in the death of one of the party, causes them grief that only time can erase. The funeral of Nick Miller was held yesterday afternoon from the St. John’s Episcopal church, Rev. A. Vasiliadis, Greek Bishop of the orthodox church of Rock Springs, conducting the service, which was followed by the impressive services of the Order of Ahepa, conducted by the local officers of the Green River chapter. The body laid in state at the Masonic Temple from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and was escorted by members of the Rock Springs and Green River chapters of Ahepa to the Episcopal church where the funeral service was held. Mr. Miller was forty-seven years of age, came to America in 1902, four years he has been a resident of Green River, where he had made many friends and stood high in the esteem of all his acquaintances. He was a charter member of the local Order of Ahepa and was greatly valued by its members for his loyalty and love of its principals. The funeral cortege, which was a very large one, was in charge of F. P. Rogan of Rock Springs, and following the services, all that was mortal of this man who met such an untimely death, was tenderly laid to rest by loving hands in the bosom of Mother Earth in Riverview cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, and their fragrance silently bespoke the sorrow that his passing brought. --- Green River Star, Aug 30, 1929 CARD OF THANKS Owing to the fact that Mr. Nick Miller had no immediate relatives in this country, the local Order of Ahepa desires to extend its heartfelt appreciation to all who were so kind in word and deed following the sad death and funeral of this unfortunate member. Words are inadequate to fully express our full measure of thanks to all who sent such beautiful floral offerings. Green River Chapter 182, Order of Ahepa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 SUPERIOR MAN TAKES OWN LIFE Ill Health Causes Nick Roich To Shoot Self Nick Roich, aged 50 years, well known resident of Superior, took his life Wednesday at his home when he shot himself thru the chest with a .44 calibre revolver. Ill health was given as the cause of the act. He lived one-half hour after he was found by neighbors who, hearing the shot, rushed into the garage and found him in a dying condition. Decedent was a butcher by trade and conducted a butcher-shop in Superior where he lived for nearly twenty years. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and three sons. The funeral will be held Sunday from the Rogan mortuary in charge of the S. N. P. J. Society and the Serbian lodge of which he was a member. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 Young Man Bleeds To Death; Kemmerer Paul Coletti, well known young man of Kemmerer, died yesterday following an operation. After his tonsils were removed hemorrhages set in which could not be arrested, it is said, and he bled to death. The decedent was the brother to Johnny Colletti, star athlete at the University of Wyoming. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 DEATH TAKES PIONEER AND ONE OF CITY'S MOST LOVED MATRONS Mrs. Matt Medill died at her home, 401 Bridger avenue, Sunday at one-forty a.m. Mrs. Medill was the wife of the superintendent of the Union Pacific Coal company's mines at Reliance, where the Medills also maintain a home. The report of her death spread rapidly over the entire Rock Springs district and in its wake there followed gloom for Mrs. Medill was well known thruout the entire community and her death was felt keenly by hundreds. It had been known for several weeks that her condition was critical and no hope was held for her recovery but the report of her death came a shock nevertheless. Mrs. Medill had been in failing health for the last year. Specialists were consulted and every aid known to medical science was summoned in her behalf but every effort was unavailing. During the summer her condition became such that hope was abandoned and all efforts directed to alleviate her suffering. Active In Community Mrs. Medill had been active in the community life of the Rock Springs district for many years. During the World War, and subsequent years, she was active in Red Cross work and Liberty Loan drives. She played a prominent part in the securing of the World War soldiers' monument which stood for several years at the intersection of Fourth and B streets and which now stands in the city park. Each Christmas, for at least the last sixteen years, Mrs. Medill had seen that children of the Number Four section of the city had a "bit of Christmas cheer", which was but one phase and a small part of her philanthropy. All Walks Of Life Because of her philanthropical side of life she formed contacts which endeared her to many. While her body was lying in state, prior to the funeral hour, at the home on Bridger avenue, there were persons from all walks of life who came to pay their last respects. Born In Illinois Lavanetta Martin was born in Oglesby, Illinois, February 18, 1878. She was married to Mathew Medill at LaSalle, Illinois, December 25, 1895. Five years later she and her family came to Rock Springs. Mr. Medill preceding her here by a few months, where she immediately became an integral part of the city's life. The Survivors Mrs. Medill is survived by her husband, one daughter, Kate Medill and two sons, William and Matt Jr. Four children preceded her in death. Also three brothers, Grover and John Martin of Rock Springs, and Festus Martin of Oglesby, Illinois, all of whom were here for the funeral. Three nephews, Clifford and Leonard Martin of Oglesby, and Russell Mindock of Joliet, Ill. were here for the funeral as also was David McCrindle of LaSalle, Ill., brother-in-law of Mr. Medill. Funeral Wednesday The funeral was held Wednesday at two p.m. from the home with Dr. William R. Marshall of the First Congregational Church officiating. The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever accorded a citizen of Rock Springs. Floral tributes were in profusion and bespoke the esteem in which the decedent was held. Pallbearers were George B. Pryde, D. Powell, Jed Orme, William Redshaw, Pat Campbell and Donald Foote. Representatives of the Girl and Boy scouts organizations of the city, attended the services in a body. Mrs. Medill was a promoter and a patron of scouting and had done much in organizing and sustaining the local scout movement. Was An Eastern Star Mrs. Medill was an Eastern Star and had held many of the offices of the Mountain Lily Chapter of the order. Ritualistic services of the order of Eastern Star were held at the graveside in Mountain View by members of the Mountain Lily chapter. Interment was in charge of the Wildermuth funeral home. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 Body of Drowned Man Sent Cheyenne The body of Sam Fein who was drowned in Green River a week ago was shipped Tuesday from the Rogan mortuary to Cheyenne where interment was made in the Jewish cemetery. Fein, who was about 20 years old, was swimming with two companions in the river at Green River when, it is presumed, he was seized with cramps and drowned before he could be reached. He was in the employ of a construction camp nearby. He was the son of Mrs. Sarah Fein of New York City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket, Aug 30, 1929 DEATH OF INFANT Edna, one day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Samuelson of 205 Meade street, died Sunday. Short funeral services were held the following day at the graveside in Mountain View in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Green River Star, Aug 30, 1929 CASTELTON BABY LIVES BUT FEW HOURS AFTER BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Castleton have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their infant daughter, which arrived last Tuesday but lived only a few hours. Funeral services were held form the home Wednesday, conducted by Bishop Albert Manwaring of the local L. D. S. church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 6, 1929 Luent Mestas, Aged 75, Dies Miss Luent Mestas, aged 75 years, died at her home, 712 First street, Sunday, following an illness of several months duration. Decedent had lived in Rock Springs but a year, coming here from Montrose, Colorado. Miss Mestas was a sister of Anton Mestas who is in the employ of the John Hay Sheep company. She was born in New Mexico. Funeral services were held at the South Side Roman Catholic Church Wednesday with Rev. Fr. Daughterty officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 13, 1929 Manila Youth Dies At Local Hospital Arthur Crosby, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crosby of Manila, Utah, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday. Death resulted from appendicitis with peritonitis complications. He was brought from Manila Tuesday and that night underwent an emergency operation at the local hospital. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home Thursday to the home at Manila from where funeral services will be held tomorrow. Interment will be at Manila. --- Green River Star, Sep 6, 1929 L. T. Martin Dies Suddenly Tuesday Succumbs Unexpectedly to Asthma Ailment at Doctor’s Office Green River residents were deeply shocked Tuesday last, when word was passed about town that Lewis Taliaferro Martin had suddenly passed away about noon in the office of Dr. Joseph Whalen, where he had gone to receive medical treatment. Mr. Martin had been a sufferer from asthma for many years, and of late his ailment had become very severe. Just before noon Tuesday he became worse and went to the doctor’s office for treatment, death coming unexpectedly and quickly. Mr. Martin was of a very quiet and unassuming disposition, yet had a faculty of drawing to him staunch and true friends, who will deeply mourn his untimely passing. He was a member in good standing of the A. F. & A. M. of Rawlins, of Wyoming Consistory No. 1 of Cheyenne, and the Rawlins Shrine. Mr. Martin stood in high esteem of his employers and all of his acquaintances. He was born at Paris, Tenn., October 17, 1886, was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, came to Green River in 1918, where he has since resided. He married Miss Mable Walpole in this city December 29, 1923, and to this union two daughters were born. Funeral services will be held from the Masonic Temple at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, and will be conducted by the Masonic bodies, the Rev. Penn S. Chambers conducting the services. The body will lay in state at the Temple between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mr. Martin leaves to mourn his departure from this life his wife and two small daughters; his mother, Mrs. Jennie S. Martin of Bradenton, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Paul Seavy of Bradenton, Florida; a brother, Winefred Martin of Nashville, Tenn.; and sister, Mrs. E. L. Hull of Memphis, Tenn. He has been in the employ of the Union Pacific at this point since coming to Green River, and at the time of his death was lease draftsman for this company. He was a man of sterling worth, standing always for the betterment of any worthwhile project, and while he was suddenly cut down in the prime of his useful life, the world is better that he had lived. To his devoted wife and little daughters and sorrowing relatives, this publication joins in extending heartfelt sympathy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 13, 1929 Farson Fire Is Fatal; Mrs. Arnott Victim Woman Dies From Burns And Daughter Is Severely Injured; Hotel Destroyed Explosion of Gasoline Used for Cleaning Clothes Cause of Shocking Tragedy Mrs. Andrew Anrott, 45, is dead and her daughter, Miss Betty Arnott, 20, is seriously injured from burns received Tuesday afternoon when the Farson hotel and store building, 43 miles north of this city, was destroyed by fire. An explosion of gasoline vapor arising from garments Miss Betty Arnott was cleaning is said to have caused the fire. The Arnott family is widely known and highly respected. The shocking news of the tragedy caused hundreds of friends to feel a distinct personal loss and the wholehearted sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Arnott and his children. Gas Explosion The explosion occurred at shortly after four o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Betty Arnott was cleaning clothes with gasoline in an anteroom to the kitchen when from some undetermined cause the vapor exploded. Mrs. Arnott, who was in the kitchen, and Betty were immediately enveloped in flames and rushed out of doors. Betty succeeded in smothering the flames about her mother. Albert McMurray, of Farson, arrived at the scene within a few seconds following the explosion and was trying to extinguish the fire on Betty’s clothes when Barbara Arnott, 18, rushed to her sister’s aid and put of the fire with a cloth she had snatched from a dining room table. First Aid Given Barbara Arnott then helped her mother and sister into an automobile and started with them for Eden. Here Mrs. Ralph Wellington administered first aid and Doctor R.H. Sanders, of this city was summoned. The doctor met the Arnotts, who were being rushed to the hospital by Ralph Gilpin, near the air mail field. They were admitted to the hospital at 5 p.m. and Mrs. Arnott died at 11:45 p.m. Mr. Wright states that he looked at his watch when the burning walls on the structure collapsed and noted that it was then twenty-five minutes before five o’clock. Mr. Arnott and those who helped had succeeded in getting some valuable papers and a small amount of merchandise and personal effects from the building. Mr. Arnott then started for Rock Springs although at that time the burns sustained by Mrs. Arnott and Betty were not considered to be dangerous. Big Property Loss The property loss is estimated to be nearly $30,000. Of this amount $10,500 is covered by insurance. Mr. Arnott was the sole proprietor of the business and owned the building. He had purchased it from the Stockgrowers Mercantile company several years ago. No announcement has been made as to whether or not he will rebuild and continue the business. He also owns considerable land in the Eden Valley project. Hurried Trip Mr. Gilpin states that both were conscious and that each seemed more concerned with the other’s comfort than her own during the ride to town. Mrs. Arnott repeatedly urged Mr. Gilpin to travel at full speed and said to pay no heed to the bumps in the road. The car traveled at a speed greater than 60 miles an hour for most of the distance, according to Mr. Gilpin. Others Unhurt Mrs. Thomas Wilder with a baby in her arms had been taling to Betty Arnott shortly before the explosion. She had just gone to her room on the second floor of the structure when she heard the explosion and rushed out with her baby. Nancy and Jean Arnott were out of the house at the time. Barbara was in the store with her father, Charles and Don Shedden and the latter’s wife and baby were also in the store. Save Little Ora Wright, who lived at the hotel had just left the store when the explosion came. When he had driven to his garage he noted in the mirror of his car that there was commotion about the store. Getting out he could see the flames coming from the roof. He hurried to the scene and rushed upstairs. Seeing no one there he grabbed one suit case and descended by a ladder, which was raised to a window for him. The flames had cut off descent by the stairs. Wright did not hear the explosion, due to the cut out of his car being open. Ross Kenyon, a neighbor, heard the explosion one-half mile distant and went immediately to the scene. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 13, 1929 Mrs. Arnott Was Remarkable Woman Mrs. Andrew Arnott, who met death following a fire which destroyed the Arnott hotel at Farson Tuesday afternoon, was a native of Scotland. She was born in 1884. Fifteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Arnott and three children, Betty, Barbara and Nancy came to the Rock Springs district directly from Edinburgh, Scotland. A fourth child, Jean, was born in this country four years ago. Upon coming here the Arnotts first lived at what is known as The Wells, twenty-five miles north of this city, with Andrew Smail and his family. Mrs. Smail is a sister to the decedent. Mrs. James Hodson, who lives in the Eden Valley, is also a sister. Upon the death of the late Dan Crawford, Mr. Arnott became manager of the Farson hotel and general store, an enterprise then owned by the Stockgrowers Mercantile company. Later the Arnotts purchased the business. Here Mrs. Arnott managed the hotel and conducted a dining room. She became endeared to the large public which visited Farson not only because of the excellent services she provided but also by her sweetness, gentleness and obvious strength of character. In the Arnott home there was always apparent a great family love and utmost harmony. All were industrious and each was at all times eager to help the other. The splendid family which survives is a precious tribute to this remarkable woman who was the wife and mother. Besides her innumerable duties with her family and the business responsibilities which she shared with her husband, Mrs. Arnott was an ardent worker with Eden Valley commonuty enterprises. Her loss is keenly felt and her memory will live forever. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 13, 1929 Arnott Rites At Eden This Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Andrew Arnott were held at 2:00 p.m. today at Eden, Reverend W.T. Methvin, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city, conducted the services. The Wildermuth Mortuary of this city was in charge of the burial. Pallbearers were I.H. Dearth, Edward Sass, Jesse Engle, Ira Bishopp, Earl Wright and Ora Wright, all of Eden Valley. Miss Ella Jones sang “Beautiful Island of Somewhere,” and Mrs. Ray Bonnett, “Someday We’ll Understand,” Rock of Ages” was given by a male quartet comprised of Harry Grandy, Lynn Grandy, D.W. Joslin and Gus Nelson. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 13, 1929 SUICIDE TAKEN FROM TRAIN HERE Sidney Peckett Derbyshire of 446 Lyon street, San Francisco, eastbound, committed suicide last night on Union Pacific train No. 20, eastbound, arriving in Rock Springs at 8:20 p.m. The deed is thought to have been committed shortly after the train left Evanston. He was found soon afterwards and died shortly after the train left Green River. The man used a safety razor blade to cut his throat and his arms at the elbows. He was unsuccessful in severing the jugular vein in the neck. The deed was committed in the men’s lavatory of a Pullman coach. Derbyshire had on his person his naturalization papers, showing that he was a subject of Great Britain until three years ago when he became an American citizen. Other papers revealed that his parents reside in Canada and that he has a three year old daughter. Albert Longland, acting coroner of Sweetwater county, was called and the body taken from the train here. The body is being held at the Rogan mortuary, pending further investigations. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 13, 1929 Falling Rock Fatal To Reliance Miner Harris Shatakis, aged 30 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday of injuries sustained when he was struck by falling coal in the Union Pacific Coal company’s Reliance mine. He died a few minutes after entering the hospital. Shatakis is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the home at one p.m. Thursday and at the Greek Orthodox Church, this city, at two p.m. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Green River Star, Sep 13, 1929 OTTO POPE DIES FROM AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES On September 9th, Otto Pope, 31 who had gone to Denver to purchase a motorcycle, was killed near Englewood on Labor Day. He suffered a fractured skull in a collision with another machine, and died in a hospital Sunday. Pope had been employed at this point in the shops, and we understand that he was a member of the local I. O. O. F. Lodge. --- Green River Star, Sep 13, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We desire through the columns of the Star to extend our heartfelt thanks to all friends and members of the various Masonic bodies, who were so kind by word and deed, following the death of our beloved husband and father. We also desire to express our thanks for the many floral offerings. MRS. L. T. MARTIN AND CHILDREN. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 20, 1929 Chas. Sorensen Dead In California Former Rock Springs Man Succumbs On Coast Charles P. Sorensen, resident of Rock Springs for nearly 30 years, died at his home in Los Angeles Sunday of complications which caused an illness extending over several years. Mr. Sorensen, with Mrs. Sorensen left Rock Springs four years ago for Los Angeles in hopes that a change of climate would prove beneficial. Mr. Sorensen’s daughter, Mrs. Roy Evans of this city, recently returned from Los Angeles where she visited him for several weeks. She states that at that time her father, although in uncertain health, had hopes of returning to Rock Springs to visit old friends. He was 65 years old June 8, last. Decedent came to Rock Springs 30 years ago and followed his trade of paper hanging and painting until he left for Los Angeles. Older residents of the city will remember his shop which was located in the Rialto theater block, near the present location of The Rocket office. Was Game Warden Mr. Sorensen served as deputy state game warden for sixteen years, under the administrations of Governors DeForest Richards, Joseph M. Carey and John B. Kendrick. He also served as deputy United States game warden later. He was a native of Denmark but came to Rock Springs from Anaconda, Montana, where he married Miss Kathryn Taggart, who with their three children survives him. The are two daughters, Mrs. Mark Holle of Los Angeles, Mrs. Roy Evans, Rock Springs; and one son, Lawrence, of Los Angeles. He also leaves two grandchildren, Harold and Elaine Evans and a sister, Mrs. Lena Larsen of Salt Lake City. Funeral Monday The funeral is announced for Monday at ten a.m. from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. Lie In State Sunday The funeral party comprised of Mrs. Sorensen, Mrs. Holle and Lawrence Sorensen of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Larson of Salt Lake City, is due to arrive here early Sunday and the body will lie in state at the Rogan mortuary during the day where friends are invited to call. Fraternal Associations Mr. Sorensen was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Loyal Order of Moose, being affiliated with the Rock Springs chapters of the three lodges. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 20, 1929 Body Of Suicide Sent To California For Interment The body of Sidney Peckett Derbyshire of 446 Lyon street, San Francisco, who committed suicide a week since on Union Pacific train No. 20, between Evanston and Rock Springs, has been shipped from the Rogan mortuary to San Francisco for interment. Decedent was traveling east and it is thought that he took his life by slashing his throat with a razor blade shortly after the train left Evanston. He was found in the men’s lavatory and died shortly after the train pulled out of Granger. Papers found his person revealed that until three years ago he was a subject of Great Britain when he became and American citizen. His naturalization papers gave evidence that the was married and had a daughter. He was an Odd Fellow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 27, 1929 Funeral Services For S. Sorensen Monday The funeral of Charles Sorensen, who died last week at his home in Los Angeles following an illness of several years duration, was held Monday at ten a.m. from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. The services ere attended by many old time friends of the Sorensen family who had lived here for 30 years prior to four years ago when they took up their residence in California. Pallbearers were selected from among Mr. Sorensen’s personal friends and were Joseph Armstrong, Morgan Roberts, Fay Sholty, Evan MacGregor, John DeWester and G.H. Blackledge. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Sorensen, H.J. Boice, Charles Kendall, F.B. Crumley, Wm. Griffiths and M.J. Dankowski. Mr. Sorensen was a member of the Rock Springs Chapter of the Woodmen of the World, which organization held its ritualistic services at the graveside. Decedent was also a member of the Modern Woodsmen and the Loyal Order of Moose, Rock Springs chapters. Interment was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The funeral party, comprising Mrs. Sorensen, their daughter, Mrs. Mark Holle, and their son, Lawrence Sorensen and Mrs. Lena Larsen, sister of Mr. Sorensen of Salt Lake City, arrived here Sunday from Los Angeles and the body was taken immediately to the Rogan mortuary where friends were asked to call and pay their respects Sunday. The party was delayed in Los Angeles several days before starting for Rock Springs due to the absence of Lawrence Sorensen who at the time of his father’s death was in Florida on a business trip. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 27, 1929 Superior Man Dies Of Pneumonia Today L.G. Harry, Chinese restaurant keeper at Superior, died of pneumonia at his home today. The Rogan mortuary was called to Superior and will have charge of the body. The decedent had lived at Superior for the last six or seven years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 27, 1929 Mother Of Mrs. Albert Mau Dead Mrs. Albert Mau, whose winter home is in this city, was called to Laramie Saturday by the death of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Kenney Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy had for years been one of Laramie’s leading citizens. She was the mother-in-law of Mayor Guy R. Holliday. Laramie had been the home of the decedent and her husband, Peter Kennedy for nearly thirty years. She was a Roman Catholic all her life and had been active in the affairs of the church. Funeral services were held Monday with burial in the Catholic cemetery at Laramie beside the body of her only son, Thomas, who died ten years ago. --- Green River Star, Sep 27, 1929 MRS. L. N. SAWYER’S BROTHER PASSES AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY Mrs. John M. Lenhart this week received a card from Mrs. L. N. Sawyer, who with her husband is visiting with relatives and friends in the east, stating that her older brother had passed away while they were visiting at his home in Meadville, Pa. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Road Wreck Fatal To Winton Man; Drunken Driver Said To Be Guilty Ralph Seddon of Winton, died at the Wyoming General hospital Sunday from injuries sustained when the car in which he was riding collided with a car driven by John Raines of Rock Springs, at about seven-thirty p.m. Sunday. Seddon was brought to the hospital at eight-fifteen and died two hours later without regaining consciousness. His skull was fractured and his face badly lacerated. The accident occurred on the county road eight miles north of this city. Seddon and Edgar Wallen, also of Winton, had been to Rock Springs where they purchased some cigarettes and were returning to Winton when they collided with the car driven by John Raines of Rock Springs. With Raines in his car were Robert Knox and Henry Verhalm, also of Rock Springs. Wallen who was driving the car in which Seddon was a passenger states that he saw the approaching car zigzagging down the road and drove closely to his own side of the road in an effort to avoid the oncoming machine. He says he had brought his car almost to a stop when struck by Raines, whose car was in the center of the road at the time of the collision. Seddon was thrown, presumably, thru the windshield of the car. Rescued Injured Man William Hudson, Louis Flaker and Miss Ruth Clark, all of Winton, were enroute to Rock Springs and were closely following the car driven by Raines. When the accident occurred the three rushed to the scene. They extricated Seddon from under Raines car, placed him in their own car and started for the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs. Jury’s Verdict Coroner Frank P. Rogan held an inquest Tuesday, at seven p.m., when a jury of three men brought in a verdict charging Raines with being under the influence of liquor and with the crime of involuntary manslaughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Coroner’s Jury Charges Raines With Manslaughter We, the jury, find that Ralph Seddon came to his death as a result of an automobile collision caused by reason of the fact that one John Raines was driving and operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition and in violation of law; and we order that the said John Raines be held for and charged with the crime of involuntary manslaughter. Such was the verdict against John Raines, familiarly known and “Jack” of Rock Springs, charged with involuntary manslaughter by a coroner’s jury comprised of John Cuthbertson, Andrew Ray and Joseph Dyeete, which heard evidence at the coroner’s inquest in the death of Ralph Seddon of Winton held Tuesday, at seven p.m. at the Rogan mortuary. The inquest was conducted by Coroner Frank P. Rogan. Say Raines Drunk Three of the chief witnesses to testify at the inquest were William Hudson, Louis Flaker and Miss Ruth Clark, all of Winton, who saw the accident. They were driving closely behind Raines’ car at the time it struck the machine in which Seddon was a passenger. All three gave the opinion in their testimony that Raines was intoxicated. They stated that they had tried to pass Raines on the road several times but gave up the idea for fear of a crash. Wallen Testifies Edgar Wallen, drive of the car in which Seddon was riding, testified that he and Seddon had been to Rock Springs, purchased some cigarettes and gas, and were returning to Winton when struck by Raines’ car. Wallen was reticent in his statements relative to the condition of Raines after the latter had struck his car. He refused to go on record as saying Raines was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Wallen made it clear to the jury that he was on his right side of the road and Raines in the center at the time of the accident. He said he realized before the crash that the oncoming car was about to strike him. He testified that he had brought his car to an almost dead stop by the time the approaching car struck him. Wallen was unable to state whether Seddon was thrown out thru the windshield of thru the door. He, himself, sustained slight injuries about the chest. Akers Testified Charles Akers of Winton, testified, unqualifiedly, that both Raines and Verhalm who was a passenger in Raines car, were in an intoxicated condition at the time they started from Winton for Rock Springs shortly before the accident which cost Seddon his life. He told of a quarrel which ensured between the two men just prior to their departure from Winton in which Raines accused Verhalm of “being too drunk to drive.” Akers testified that in his own mind, after closely observing the two, that there was little difference in their conditions, one apparentlyas drunk and the other. Knox and Verhalm Testify Both Knox and Verhalm testified. Verhalm testified that he and Ranes had each had two drinks in Winton before starting the return trip to Rock Springs but that neither of them was drunk at the time of the accident. Both men stated that they had driven out to Winton and were returning to Rock Springs when they crashed into the Ford which, they claimed, they were unable to see. The accident occurred eight miles from Rock Spring son the Rock Springs-Winton road. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Auto Victim’s Body Shipped The body of Ralph Seddon, aged 33 years, of Winton, who was killed in an automobile accident Sunday on the Winton-Rock Springs road, was shipped Tuesday from t he Wildermuth Funeral Home to Melcher, Iowa, his former home and where his wife and four children are living. Mr. Sedden had lived at Winton but three months during which time he was an employee of the Union Pacific Coal company. His wife and children had not come to Winton but expected to shortly. His wife is Mrs. Arah Faye Seddon. It is expected that funeral services will be held at Melcher today. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Son of Former Residents Dead Word has been received by Rock Springs friends that Raymond Taylor, son of Mrs. Anna Goodmanson Taylor of Ogden, who is known in Rock Springs, died Monday of leakage of the heart. He was 20 years old and is survived by his parents, a wife and children. Mrs. Taylor’s mother, Mrs. Anna Goodmanson, now 90 years old and living at Ogden, will be remembered by many of the older residents of Rock Springs. The Goodmansons lived at Green River for several years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Blacks Attend Funeral of Niece In Colorado Mr. and Mrs. William Black, their son-in-law, Grant McMahon, and Mrs. Robert Maxwell have returned from Louisville, Colorado, where Sunday they attended the funeral of Miss Dorothy Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Black of Serene, Colo. Martin Black, who is a brother of William Black, at one time lived in Rock Springs, leaving 20 years ago after residing here for several years. The daughter, Dorothy, aged 19 years, took her own life in her parents’ home by shooting herself thru the head. She had become despondent over ill health with which she had been afflicted for several years. She was an only daughter. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Anthony Green, 67, Is Buried Here Anthony Green, well known in Rock Springs where he formerly resided, died in Evanston Sunday. He was 67 years old and was a brother of John Green of Rock Springs. Death was due to heart complications. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Decedent’s wife, a son and a daughter, residing at South Pass, came to Rock Springs for the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Mrs. L.S. Crepo Dies At Hospital Mrs. Myrtle Crepo, 40, wife of L.S. Crepo, died at the Wyoming General hospital at ten p.m. Wednesday, seven hours after being admitted into the local institution. Death resulted from an illness of two months duration, during which time she was confined to her home on East Flat. Mrs. Crepo is survived by her husband, one son and four daughters. Her father, Pinkney Bridges, who is one of the few remaining Civil War veterans, and several brothers. One brother, Bert Bridges, has arrived in the city from Craig, Colorado since her death. Mrs. Crepo’s father was in Rock Springs three years ago on Memorial Day and rode in the parade with three other veterans. He was then 85 years old. Funeral services will be held at the Rogan mortuary Saturday, at two p.m., with Rev. R. Emmett Abraham of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 Pneumonia Is Fatal To Superior Man Louis Sartori, 47 years, died of lobar pneumonia at his home in Superior Saturday at two-thirty p.m. He had been ill but a few days. Decedent was a native of Tyrol, Austria, and had lived in Superior ten years. He was a miner for the Rock Springs Fuel company and had been married only recently. The funeral was held from the Rogan mortuary yesterday at two-thirty p.m. He was a member of Superior Local No. 3573, United Mine Workers of America, and of the I.O.O.F. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 4, 1929 DEATH OF INFANT Anna Mary, seven day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Menghini of Superior, died at the home of its parents early Sunday. Interment was the same day, at three p.m., when private services were held at the graveside, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Death was due to erysipelas. --- Green River Star, Oct 4, 1929 GRANGER NEWS NOTES INFANT SON DIES SUDDENLY Funeral services for Baby Harry Leroy Adams, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Adams, who died suddenly last Saturday afternoon, were held Monday at 2 p.m. The bereaved parents and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 11, 1929 Man Who Published First Rock Springs Newspaper Is Killed Norman B. Dresser, Publisher of Rocket's Parent Struck by Auto Salt Lake City; Aged 72 Years Norman B. Dresser, the man who published the first newspaper in Rock Springs, died in Salt Lake City Sunday as the result of an automobile accident Saturday. Mr. Dresser, who was walking, was run down by the oncoming car. It is thought that death resulted from shock. He was 72 years old. Linked with the name of Norman B. Dresser were those of A.B. Gibson and Ralph Zwickey, brothers-in-law of Mr. Dresser, whom early day residents of the city will recall. Mr. Gibson was associated with Mr. Dresser in the publishing of the Rock Springs Independent which later became the Rock Springs Rocket. Mr. Zwickey was manager of the Union Pacific Coal company's stores. The three men were considered upright and diligent by all who knew them. Mr. Dresser was a fluent writer of news, a man with the news instinct. He was up and coming in his profession and in the early days of Rock Springs gave the people of this section a desirable newspaper. He returned to Rock Springs four years ago and remained here several months in the employ of F.B. Crumley on the Rock Springs Miner. Copy Early Day Paper The Rocket has in its possession a copy of an extra edition of The Independent, edited and published by Mr. Dresser under date of September 11, 1885, in which appears and account of the Chinese Riot. The size of each sheet of this publication is but ten by fifteen inches but it contains the news of this memorable event written in a clear and concise style. His lead story of the special edition to The Independent is "The Exodus" followed by "The Return". In the Exodus he tells the story of the fleeing Chinese and in the Return relates how these same Chinese were returned under the protection of 300 soldiers. In the editorial section of this extra the editor quotes from Omaha, Salt Lake City, Chicago and New York papers relative to the Chinese Riot which tends to show that he was an observing newspaper man, that in other words he "was on the job" in the interest of the community represented by his little publication. Thruout the entire publication it is evident that the editor's sentiments were pro-American labor decidely. While a resident of Rock Springs Mr. Dresser had his family here. They were Mrs. Dresser, their three sons and one daughter. Mrs. Dresser survives him and it thought that all his children survive also. The funeral was held in Salt Lake City Tuesday and the body shipped to Oakland, the home of a son, for cremation. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 11, 1929 Appeal To Save Morris Set Oct. 24 October 24 is the date for the supreme court to decide upon the fate of Henry Basil Morris. After the bodies of Mrs. Anna Grabe and her five year old daughter were found in the basement of a Ninth street dwelling in this city by men excavating for a water pipe, Morris was brought to trial in district court and sentenced to hang. Before May 1, Morris was granted a stay of execution pending an appeal to the Supreme court which his attorneys made. County Attorney Walter A. Muir secured Morris' conviction. The appeal to the supreme court is being made by defense counsel which is comprised of Joseph Galicich and Arther Lee Taliaferro, both of this city, and T.C. Tatlock, veteran criminal lawyer of Joplin, Missouri. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 11, 1929 Mrs. Joseph Coletti Dies; Funeral Here Mrs. Joseph Coletti of this city died at the Evanston hospital yesterday. Mr. Coletti was with her at the time of her death as she had been seriously ill for several days prior to death. Decedent had been a patient at Evanston for the last several months. She was 41 years old. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending the arrival here tonight of Mr. Colletti, but it is presumed that the services will be held Sunday, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 11, 1929 Infant Son Of Edward Laws Dies Donald, the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laws, who reside at Blairtown, died Saturday last of pneumonia at the home of his parents. Funeral services were held the following day, at two p.m., at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. John George of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Oct 11, 1929 BROTHER OF MRS. HANS LARSEN PASSES AWAY Mrs. Hans Larsen returned Wednesday from an extended visit in California points and other western coast cities. While away she suffered the loss of her brother, John Dale, who passed away in a Portland hospital October 3rd. Mr. Dale will be remembered by many, he having visited in Green River last year. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 18, 1929 Death Claims Superior Miner John Pecolar of Superior, aged 63 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday after an illness of several months. He was brought to the local hospital Friday last in a serious condition. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. Decedent was a miner and had lived in Superior for the last 20 years where until recently he was employed by the Rock Springs Fuel company. He is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters. The sons are John and Andrew of Superior, Mike of Winton and George of Ogden. The daughters are Miss Emma Pecolar and Mrs. Smyther of Superior, and Mrs. Kochis of Rock Springs. The funeral will be held tomorrow at nine a.m. from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. John Zaplotnik officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in St. Joseph’s. Mr. Pecolar was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 3573, Superior, and also of several Slavish societies. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 18, 1929 Early Settler Of City Dead; Aged 83 William Junquist, pioneer in southwestern Wyoming and former Rock Springs resident, died Tuesday at Rawlins. He was 83 years old. Jungquist came to Wyoming to help with the construction of the Union Pacific railroad. After its completion he was employed by the railroad at Black Buttes for a short time and then in Rock Springs. From here he was transferred to Old Carbon. In 1878 he moved to Rawlins where he engaged in business, living there until his death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 18, 1929 Services For Mrs. J.P. Coletti Sunday Mrs. Joseph Colletti of 511 F street, who died Thursday last at Evanston, was brought to Rock Springs Friday for interment. Funeral services were held Sunday at two-thirty p.m. at the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Burial in the family plot was in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Decedent had lived in Rock Springs for 24 years and was well known throughout the community. She was 41 years old and a native of Italy. Mrs. Colletti is survived by her husband, two sons, Dominic and Clyde and one sister, Mrs. Lena Georges, all of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 25, 1929 DEATH CLOSES CARRER OF FAMOUS WYOMING LAWYER Douglas Preston Dies Of Injuries Received In Automobile Mishap (By MARTHA GOODWIN JENSEN) Battling heroically before the final tribune of existence in a dual struggle between legal responsibilities and his fast-ebbing life, Wyoming’s most eminent criminal attorney passed out last Sunday morning in a final mental review of the cases he planned to defend before the fall tern of the district court—faithful to his many trustful clients even unto death. Thus the great defender died as he lived—throwing every energy into the mighty tasks before him with uncompromising vigor and force which made him the great attorney that he was. He stood high in legal stature and held no brief for any opponent regardless of his reputed ability. He was first captain before the bar and his work was shown with brilliant distinction in many cases where men of less stamina would have yielded the balance to fate. But the indomitable will of Preston never gave up and his formidable forensic thrusts often outwitted the opposition and outflanked them into disordered defeat. Like a great military genius, he could muster invincible strength with a few remnants of thrusts and strategically fool the other side with his array of forceful arguments that routed them completely. State Senator Douglas A. Preston, former attorney general of Wyoming and dynamic leader of the Democratic party of this state, succumbed as six a.m. Sunday at the Wyoming General hospital here, to injuries sustained when his car overturned at Church Buttes October 8, while en route from Evanston with his wife. Dr. Edward Lauzer, attending physician and close personal friend of the distinguished attorney, stated that Preston died of his injuries although at the outset they did not appear to be fatal. He rallied quickly and seemed on the road to recovery until his condition took a turn for the worse Saturday noon preceding his death. The venerable attorney gradually sank into a coma from which he never rallied, the direct cause of death being due to the shock of his injuries. Within a few hours the report of his death had been received in practically every section of the state. He was so well known in every part of Wyoming, however remote, that there was no outlying district which did not in some form feel the sting of his death. Even in distant ranching sections the word that Douglas A. Preston was dead spread with amazing speed and it became evident that his passing was not merely an incident to Rock Springs but to the entire state of Wyoming. Here Since 1887 Douglas A. Preston had lived in Wyoming since 1887. He had served the state in its very infancy as a member of the constitutional convention of 1889 which convened a year prior to the time when Wyoming attained its statehood in 1890; he was a member of the Wyoming house of representatives from 1903 to 1905. As a life-long Democrat he devoted himself to the fortunes of his party and was drafted into holding offices by reason of his sheer ability. He was appointed by former Governor Joseph M. Carey as the attorney general of Wyoming in 1911 and four years late was reappointed to the same office by John B. Kendrick, then governor of Wyoming. It is an accepted fact that he filled the office of the attorney generalship with distinction; and public opinion has accorded him front rank among those who have occupied the position. Renowned Criminal Lawyer Douglas A. Preston was ranked as the first criminal attorney of Wyoming and there have been few criminal cases in which he did not appear either on the defense or the prosecution. Among his celebrated early cases was the defense of the notorious “Butch” Cassidy and later in 1927, that of Lucretia Harris Shannon, charged with the murder of her husband, James Shannon of Dines, Wyoming in May 1927. After six days’ trial a jury freed her in December following. Members of the bar who have worked with Preston for years, relate many anecdotes of the man who was a keen judge of character which he exercised in the selection of juries for criminal cases. His repartee and masterful wit turned many an imminent defeat into a last minute triumphant victory. To save his client he resorted to every resource known to the legal world. He could skirt the line of contempt to the very fringe to save his slipping case. But he shrewdly went just so far and never over the line. Accredited With Wisdom Many of his noted arguments were so soundly based that they were written into decisions of the state’s most learned judges. Law annals generally accredited him with conspicuous wisdom in his delineation of specific legal points that in several incidents were regarded as legal precedence. During his later years the arduous mental strain of a trial would enfeeble him for weeks because he put his whole soul and energy into every case. Often he was so intensely imbued with his responsibilities that he lost complete abandonment of self in his masterful defense which bordered on the heroic wherein his forensic ability and conspicuous skill rose to tragic and impressionable heights. Frontier Days Preston’s life often was endangered in the early frontier days of the west by threats from criminals whose cases he turned down for lack of merit. One time he risked his life in a lonesome drive to the Boar’s Tusk district, called there for consultation with a band of train robbers. Very few attorneys would have had the temerity to risk such a meeting. Prior to that trip he went into the lawless Brown’s Park region of northwest Colorado to meet a group of desperadoes who wanted him to defend them. His refusal meant possible assassination. But he bravely declined their entreaties and returned over 75 miles of unprotected and hostile section unmolested. Knew History of State No one was more conversant with early history of Wyoming than Preston, who knew its annals in detail. Recently, Judge David G. Thomas and Dr. Lauzer, old friends, importuned him to put his memories of stirring events on paper. “Oh, I’m a young man yet,” he said, brushing the thought aside, “and I have plenty of time to do that in my old age.” Thus much of the turgid history of wild cattle days and frontier disorders may be lost to posterity. Owner of Rocket Upon the death of Cora B. Wanamaker in 1920, Preston, acting as attorney for the Wanamaker heirs, managed and published the Rock Springs Rocket. A year later he purchased the paper from the heirs and continued to publish The Rocket until December 1922 when he sold the greater part of his interest in the paper to Lester G. Baker of Kemmerer however, continuing as a part owner until the paper was purchased in its entirety 18 months ago by Robert S. Wilson, the present owner. Elected State Senator He was elected to the Wyoming State Senate last November from Sweetwater county to fill the unexpired term of the late State Senator Frank Yates. Preston was accorded in that election one of the largest popular votes ever polled by any candidate for any office in Sweetwater county. He served his county in the twentieth Wyoming State Senate with credit. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 25, 1929 Accident Which Took Life Can’t Be Explained Douglas A. Preston died as a result of injuries sustained when his automobile in which he was riding with Mrs. Preston overturned on the Lincoln highway, 12 miles west of Granger October 8. Mr. and Mrs. Preston were returning from Evanston where the aged attorney was attending to legal matters. Mrs. Preston who was driving, states that it is utterly impossible for her to explain the cause of the accident. She is an experienced driver of exceptional ability and the fact that the section of the road on which the accident occurred was straight and smooth makes I the harder to account for the seemingly unexplainable happening. Dr. Lauzer Advised Dr. Edward S. Lauzer, intimate friend of the Prestons, was advised of the accident and rushed to the scene. Enroute thru Granger the physician was advised by Union Pacific railroad officials that Union Pacific train No. Six leaving Granger eastbound at 1:13 p.m., would be held indefinitely or until Mr. and Mrs. Preston could be brought to Granger. But Dr. Lauzer succeeded in getting the injured couple, Mrs. Preston suffering from contusions about the head and chest, into Granger shortly before the scheduled departure of No. Six on which they were placed and brought to the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs. Because of their arrival in Granger in fair time it was not necessary to avail themselves of the humanitarian offer of the great Union Pacific. The extent of Mr. Preston’s injuries was four ribs broken and an ugly scalp wound, neither of which would have been necessarily fatal had it not been that the shock of the accident gradually wore down his resistance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 25, 1929 Preston Resident Of This City For 36 Years; Of State 42 Douglas A. Preston was born at Olney, Illinois December 19, 1858. He supplemented his early school education with the study of law in his father’s law office at Olney. His father was a lawyer of renowned and marked ability and a personal friend of Stephen A. Douglas in the Frontier days of the middle west and rounded out his legal career as a district judge. The younger Preston was admitted to the bar of Illinois and remained in his native state until 1887. In that year he came to Wyoming, then a territory. He associated himself in the practice of law with John R. Dixon, now of Denver, after spending several months as a clerk in the office of Attorney General Hugo Donzelmann. The following year he moved to Lander, then a frontier inland hamlet 140 miles away from a railway terminal where he held local political offices and handled a number of big criminal cases. After making Lander his headquarters for five years he came to Rock Spring in 1893 and since that year has maintained his residence here, although for several years he was in Cheyenne as the attorney general of Wyoming. Mr. Preston was married to Miss Anna Droullard in October 1912 at Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the old home of the Droullard family. They came immediately to Cheyenne and after the completion of Mr. Preston’s appointment as attorney general came to Rock Springs. Recently they built one of the most beautiful homes in the city at 120 Cedar street. He is survived by his wife, a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Hugh Cox of Washington, Indiana, and a grandson, Hugh Preston Cox. Mrs. Cox was in New York City at the time of her father’s death and was unable to make the trip to Rock Springs for the funeral. A son, also by his former marriage, preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 25, 1929 Governor And U.S. Attorney Lead Preston Rites The funeral of Douglas A. Preston was held yesterday, at two p.m. from the Elks Home. The ritualistic service of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which Mr. Preston was a devoted and faithful member was used with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, assisting. Judge T. Blake Kennedy of the United States District Court of Cheyenne, presided as Exalted Ruler, and Governor Frank C. Emerson of Wyoming as Esteemed Leading Knight. Other chairs were occupied by Attorney Rush L. DeNise, Esteemed Loyal Knight; City Attorney Fred W. Johnson, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Esquire, Attorney Lewis H. Brown; chaplain, S.J. Sorensen; and secretary, Gus Anderson, Attorney Brown delivered the eulogy. John J. Burggemann’s students’ string quartette, comprised of Arvo Maki, Stewart Blunk, Olga Sarcletti and Harold Alenius, with Miss Alice O’Donnell at the piano, rendered “The Rosary” (Nevin), “The Day is Over” and “Sweet and Low”. A male quartet, comprised of Leland Draney, Sam Rogers, M.J. Wright and H.W. Bright, sang “Lead Kindly Light” and “The Vacant Chair”. Mrs. A.W. Dickinson, renowned singer of the city, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Morris, sang “Crossing the Bar” and “The Christian’s Good Night”. Was Charter Member Mr. Preston was a charter member of the Rock Springs Chapter, No. 624, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Since the inception of the chapter he had been an active and enthusiastic worker and it was thru his efforts, with others, that the local order secured the building of the beautiful Home from which his funeral was held. Laid In State The body, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, was taken from the home on Cedar street at ten o’clock a.m. yesterday to the Elks Home where it laid in state until the funeral hour. During that time hundreds of persons passed the bier and paused to pay tribute to the memory of a man whom they had known and loved. These persons came from the highest rank in official life of Wyoming to the lowliest of the laity. All, regardless of station in life, came to pay their last respects. Abundance of Flowers The entire rostrum in the auditorium was heaped with flowers. These were sent from almost every section of Wyoming and some from beyond its borders. Many of the older families of the state were either represented in person or by flowers and some by both. Special trucks were chartered to take the flowers from the Home to the cemetery. Among the floral tributes was a large display from the school children of the city, including Junior and Senior high school students. For a number of years it had been the custom of the popular attorney to entertain all children of the district at a show on New Year’s day. Because of this act, and many others, he held a place in their hearts. Honorary And Active Pallbearers Honorary pallbearers were judge T. Blake Kennedy of the United States district court of Cheyenne; Judge V.J. Tidball of the second judicial district of Wyoming; Judge John Arnold of the third judicial district of Wyoming; William Simpson and George Merrill of Thermopolis; Attorney Hugo Donzelmann, Cheyenne; P.W. Spaulding and George Snyder of Evanston; Oscar Beck of Big Piney; Judge David G. Thomas, H.D. Clark, H.J. Boice, G.S. Pitchford, John W. Hay, V.J. Facinelli and W.H. Gottsche of this city, and T.B. Carnahan of Salt Lake City. Active pallbearers were James R. Dewar, Fred W. Johnson, Rush L. DeNise, Lewis H. Brown, Ernest Hitchcock and James Davis. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 25, 1929 Mrs. Fred Eklund Of Pinedale Dead Mrs. Fred Eklunk, well known resident of the upper Green River valley, died of cancer today, at six-thirty a.m., at the Wyoming General hospital here. Mrs. Eklund had been in failing health for the last 18 months, during which time she had been a patient at intervals in the local institution. With her at the time of death were her husband, her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eklund, a granddaughter, Dorothy Edna Eklund. The Eklund family is widely known in the Pinedale section where they have resided for the last 18 years. Mrs. Eklund has been active in the community life of the valley and had a host of friends. She was known for her kindness and cheerfulness even during months of suffering. She was born in Stormsburg, Nebr., February 16, 1876. The body will be removed from the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city to Pinedale tomorrow where funeral services will be held Sunday. -- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 1, 1929 MINER KILLED IN SLEEP BY BUNKIE William David Shot By Harry Lopin Who Gives Self Up But States No Motive For Deed Two bullets from a .38 calibre pistol, fired into his head as he lay peacefully sleeping, ended the life of William David, 43, veteran miner of this district Wednesday morning. Harry Lopin, who was David's room mate, confessed to having fired the fatal shots. He walked alone to the home of Alphonse Bertagnolli, deputy sheriff of Superior, immediately after the shooting at 8 a.m. Wednesday. No Quarrel Hinted What possible motive there could have been for Lopin's murderous act is yet a mystery to officers and to friends of the slain man and his assassin. Persons intimate with both state that there had been no evidence of a feud between the two men and that they had not been drinking. In the Nick Georges home, boarding and rooming house where the tragedy occurred, it is probably that any heated quarrel between the men would have been noted for thin walls make the acoustics such that a disturbance would have been easily detected. Yet none is reported. Gives Self Up Coming into the kitchen of the house, Lopin is said to have demanded of the cook why she and David had tried to put poison in his coffee. The cook told him he was "crazy". Shortly afterward Lopin walked to the room which he and David shared and where the latter was on the bed asleep. Two shots were heard and Lopin walked from the room. Closing the door behind him he said, "don't anyone go into that room. I'm going to tell the sheriff". He left immediately and went straight to the officer where he gave himself up. David Well Known William David, a Hungarian by birth, had been in the Rock Springs district for many years during which time he was in the employ of various companies as a coal miner. He had many friends and was well respected. Until a few days since he worked in the Copenhagen mine at Superior, property of the Rock Springs Fuel company. He had no relatives in this country. He will be buried in this city. Lopin New Man Lopin, too, formerly worked in the Copenhagen mine. He came to Superior in September and worked in the mine until two weeks ago when he drew his time. Since then he has been idle. Lopin admits killing his friend but sulkily declines to tell why he did it. Some believe the man to be mentally unbalanced. He has no relatives in this district. When interviewed by a Rocket representative in a city jail cell this afternoon, Harry Lopin, slayer of William David, was anxious to talk. He came forth with a stream of verbiage covering incidents of years standing. yet he said he had known David but a few short weeks. Lopin bears evidence of insanity. He has apparently had the obsession for years that somebone is trying to poison him by putting poison in his coffee. He says that everywhere he goes attempts to take his life are made. The reason he says is that in 1924 in Philadelphia he attempted to have one Nick Kappas deported and that since that time Nick and his agents have continuously tried to seek revenge with a poison potion. He says he didn't know that David was trying to poison him but that when he saw him near the kitchen stove this idea occurred to him and he determined then to kill him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 1, 1929 MINE ACCIDENT FATAL TO ONE John D. Jones, 54, Of Superior Killed By Trip John D. Jones, aged 54 years was killed in the E-mine at Superior Wednesday, shortly after 12 noon. His body was found by the mine engineer at 12:15 p.m. under an empty pit car. There was evidence that he had been dragged for several feet. Coroner Frank P. Rogan held an inquest yesterday at which it was determined that Jones must have been walking down the center of the track, which is contrary to mine regulations, when he was struck by the pit car. Mr. Jones had lived at Superior for the last year, coming at that time from Cumberland where he had worked in the mines. He was a native of Wales and is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sarah Owens at Merced, California. The body was shipped from the Rogan mortuary today to Merced for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 1, 1929 Heart Failure Takes Life Of Eden Settler Frank Wright, the brother of Representative Earl Wright and Ora Wright of Farson, died Monday night at Long Beach, California. The decedent was 50 years old. Death was due to heart failure following a protracted illness. Frank Wright was one of the first settlers of the Eden Valley district. With his brother Earl he came here in 1908 and took up land. Because of ill health he was forced to leave in 1917 and took up his residence in California. The Wrights came here from Princeton, Kansas. After spending the summer at the Earl Wright farm, Frank and Ora Wright left two weeks since for California. The former was in ill health then but it was not thought that death would claim him so soon. Survivors are his widow and mother, Mrs. J.F. Wright, both of Long Beach, one sister, Mrs. E.O. Pittam, of Riverside, California, and three brothers, Walter of Long Beach and Earl and Ora, both of Farson. Earl Wright left Tuesday night for Long Beach where the funeral services were held. The decedent was buried beside his father. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 1, 1929 INFANT'S DEATH Richard Nile Zimmerman, two months and seventeen days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Barto Nile Zimmerman died at the family residence at Green River Wednesday at 6:20 p.m. The body will be taken to Rawlins for the funeral and burial. Wildermuth mortuary of this city is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 1, 1929 Eulogy Given by L.H. Brown At Preston Funeral (Editor's Note A great many requests have come to the Rock Springs Rocket and to Attorney Lewis H. Brown for a copy of the eulogy delivered by him at the funeral of D.A. Preston; Mr. Brown spoke from notes only and consistently has declined to write this eulogy from his notes, saying that his words had gone with the man for whom they were spoken, and he never expected to make this speech again, nor to use it again. However, at the person and urgent request of Mrs. Preston he has written the eulogy spoken by him at Mr. Preston's funeral from his notes, as he remembers the spoken words). The eulogy follows: The Eulogy "In the presence of death, political feuds and personal enmities vanish. "In the presence of death, the shouting and the turmoil of life is hushed. "In the presence of death, the struggle and the strife, the worry and the fears of this world come to an end. "This madness called 'money', and this mania called 'power', and this bubble called 'fane', is answered by the words 'Futility, Absolute and Utter Futility', and we ask 'What is it all about?' "The answer comes clear and distinct: it says 'The universe was not created by chance, and it is not run by chance; there is an ever-living God who gave to his children Love, Friendship, Charity and Loyalty to use as they might see fit, and I here testify that our Friend and Brother, as he traveled along the hard trail of life, gave to the world the full measure of his Love, Friendship, Charity and his lasting and undying Loyalty. "He did not make a million dollars, for which I am glad. He did not achieve power, for which I am glad. Nor did he win world-wide fame, for which I am also glad, but there is one thing he did do, and for which I am very thankful, he built himself a monument upon which might rightfully and truthfully be inscribed the words "He Helped the Helpless. He Was a Friend of the Friendless and He Was Charitable to the Fallen." "Rock Springs will never seem quite the same without Douglas A. Preston; Wyoming will never seem quite the same without Douglas A. Preston; it is hard to give him up, and as I stand here, the cry seems to come to me, 'Oh that we could have had him just a little longer; a year; two years; three years; five years; just a little longer.' It is the cry of wounded humanity at all times in all places under similar circumstances; but it is not for you or for me to question or to rebel at the decrees of the Exalted Ruler of the Universe, but it is rather for us to simply say, 'one we loved has gone to a better land.' "I hear some wonderful words, and I see a picture—I hear the words: "When all is done, say not my day is o'er And that through night, I seek a simmer shore. Say rather that my morn has just begun I greet the dawn and not the setting sun When all is done.' "It seems to me I see our Friend and Brother standing alone on the Great Divide; looking off into Eternity; Day is just breaking; I see him raise his hand and say 'I Greet the Dawn.'" --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 1, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal Kansas Man Here Marion C. Wining of Canton, Kansas, died of lobar pneumonia at the Wyoming General hospital Monday at 8:15 p.m. Decedent had been in the local institution for four days when he died. He was an employee in the Fort Bridger section and was about 41 years old. The body will be shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home Wednesday to his old home for interment. His father is W.S. Wining of Canton, Kansas. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 8, 1929 Murder In First Degree Charged Against Lopin Harry Lopin, who shot and killed William David in a Superior boarding house last Wednesday, is charged with murder in the first degree, County Attorney Walter A. Muir announced today. Lopin has been examined by an insanity commission appointed by the court but the commission’s report has not yet been returned to the county attorney. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 8, 1929 DEATH OF LITTLE GIRL Helen, 28 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Ravenelli of 170 Ninth street, died early Sunday at the home of her parents. Short services were held Monday at nine-thirty a.m. at the Rogan mortuary. Interment was in the family plot in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 8, 1929 DEATH OF INFANT Robert, ten day old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Balalar of Superior, died late yesterday at the home of his parents. Funeral services will be held at the Rogan mortuary tomorrow at ten a.m. Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 8, 1929 David Funeral Held Sunday The funeral of William David, Superior miner who was murdered Wednesday of last week by his roommate, Harry Lopin, at the Nick Georges home in Superior where both were rooming, was held Sunday, at two-thirty p.m. from the South Side Roman Catholic Church. Rev. S.A. Welsh officiated. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Decedent was a member of the Rock Springs Aerie No. 151 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was interred in the Eagle plot in Mountain View cemetery. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Mr. David, who was 43 years old, left no relatives in this country so far as is known, but leaves several members of his parents’ family residing in his native Hungary. --- Green River Star, Nov 8, 1929 JAP KILLED BY MAIL TRAIN Kijino Nakashima, 45, was instantly killed late Saturday night when he was struck by a fast mail train as it neared a street crossing in the Union Pacific yards at Cheyenne. He was an employe of the railroad. The engineer did not know that he had struck Nakashima, and the body was not found until later by a fellow worker. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929 WILLIAM ACE DIES AT OGDEN Pioneer; First Settler Of Eden Valley Dead William Ace, early day resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Ogden Tuesday shortly after nine p.m. Death was sudden and due to an acute heart attack which occurred soon after retirement for the night. Mr. Ace, accompanied by his wife, had spent the evening at the home of a neighbor returning at nine o’clock. Shortly thereafter Mrs. Ace realized that his condition was not normal. Help was summoned but only to learn that he had died of an acute heart attack. Earlier in the evening he had expressed himself to Mrs. Ace as having felt exceptionally well that day. Mr. Ace first came to Wyoming in 1882 when he located at Aspen, near Evanston. The following year, 1883, he came to Rock Springs and made this community his home until three years ago when he went to Ogden to reside. Homesteaded Eden Mr. Ace was one of the first settlers in the Eden valley section where he homesteaded soon after coming to Rock Springs. At that time there were four homesteads in that section. Abner Luman and John Chambers had taken up land near the point known as the “white sands” and ten miles beyond on Big Sandy, Mr. Ace and John Piper located. In Business Here After residing on his homestead but a few years Mr. Ace sold his holdings to Thomas Francis, now deceased, and his cattle to Abner Luman and came with his family to Rock Springs. At that time he went into the mercantile business handling second hand furniture, establishing his first store on Fourth street, at the present site of the Methodist church. Later he moved to a location on Pilot Butte avenue where he continued business for several years. In connection with his store he conducted an undertaking service and was the first to serve the Rock Springs community in this line He followed this pursuit in the early days when it was necessary for him to make his own caskets. Mr. Ace sold his store and undertaking business to his brother, George Ace, 21 years ago when he retired from active business life. Native of Pennsylvania William Ace was a native of Tunkhannock, Wyoming county, Pennsylvania, where he was born on Christmas Day 1855. In early manhood he came to Nebraska and on his 25th birthday was married to Miss Emma Evans at Hazeldell, Nebraska, who was an aunt of Mrs. Charles Crofts of this city. To this union seven children were born, three of whom with their mother preceded him in death. Those who survive him are Mrs. Walter Eardly of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Elmer Ace of Contact, Nevada; Spencer Ace of Long Beach, and Mrs. Kila Shields of Salt Lake City. His second marriage took place in June, 1915 to Mrs. Josephine White, also of Rock Springs, who survives him and who is the mother of Mrs. John Taylor of this city, and Miss Bertha White of Laramie. Active in Community Mr. Ace was a charter member of the Congregational Church of Rock Springs, holding his membership here at the time of his death. He was active always in the work of the church and for many years was leader of the church choir. He was a baritone singer and in the early days conducted a singing school in Rock Springs apart from his work as choir leader. Early day residents will recall also that he at one time directed a group of local players who regularly staged plays for the public in the old Princess theatre. Mr. Ace’s name was linked closely with those of the late Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Thayer who figured widely in the social life of those days. Reminiscences Late this summer Mr. and Mrs. Ace visited old friends in Rock Springs and while here Mr. Ace met and visited with his brother-in-law, F.M. Thompson of Hastings, Nebraska, who was in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Charles Crofts. The two had not met for more than 20 years and the meeting proved to be one in which events, common to the lives of both, were discussed. This was the last time Mr. Ace was in Rock Springs. Other Survivors Other survivors besides his wife, two sons and two daughters, and two stepdaughters, are two brothers, Norman Ace of Haxton, Colorado; George Ace of this city; and a sister, Mrs. Alice Kinter of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. His brother, Norman, was in Rock Springs at the same time he was August last when the three brothers visited at the George Ace home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929 Funeral Services For William Ace Sunday The funeral of William Ace, early pioneer of Rock Springs who died suddenly at his home in Ogden Tuesday, will be held from the Congregational Church, this city, at three p.m. Sunday. Dr. William R. Marshall, pastor, will officiate. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, will be in Mt. View cemetery in the Ace family plot. The remains, accompanied by Mrs. Ace and Mrs. Ace’s daughter, Mrs. Ella Shields of Salt Lake City, were brought here yesterday from Ogden. Mr. Ace was widely known in the Rock Springs district and it is expected that his funeral will be attended by many of the city’s older residents. He, with Mrs. Ace, left Rock Springs three years ago after making the city their home for many years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929 Heart Trouble Is Fatal To Young Lady Of Superior Edith Sampi, 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sampi of Superior, died at the home of her parents yesterday shortly before four p.m. She had been ill for several weeks, suffering with heart trouble. The funeral will be held Sunday at two p.m., from the Rogan mortuary with Gust Sturholm officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929 ILLNESS FATAL TO A PIONEER Pneumonia Takes Life Of Mrs. David J. Thomas Mrs. David J. Thomas, resident of Rock Springs for 33 years, died at her home, 612 Wendt avenue, yesterday at one a.m. Death followed a two day illness due to pneumonia although she had been in failing health for several months. Mrs. Thomas and her family had many friends in the city who received the report of her passing with profound regret. Owing to the shortness of her fatal illness many were not aware that she was ill when they were informed of her death. Decedent was a native of Dowles, Wales, but came to this country with her parents when she was but one year old. Her parents settled at Bevier, Mo., where she grew to young womanhood and where December 17, 1889 she married David J. Thomas. Her maiden name was Mary Anne Davis and she was born in 1868. She was 61 years old when she died. Came To Rock Springs After residing at Bevier for six years Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and their two eldest sons came to Rock Springs in 1896 and have lived here continuously since that time. She is survived by her husband, four sons and two daughters. The sons are Alma, Ellsworth and Tim of this city, and David of Oakland, California. The daughters are Helen and Elizabeth. Decedent was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft in which organization she was an active worker. Funeral Sunday The funeral will be Sunday at one-thirty p.m. from the Congregational Church, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Dr. William R. Marshall, pastor, will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 15, 1929 Mrs. James McPhie Dies of Apoplexy Mrs. James McPhie died at her home in Reliance Sunday, shortly before five p.m. Mrs. McPhie was well known throughout the Rock Springs district where she had lived since 1899 and where she had many friends who regret to learn of her passing. She had been in failing health for the last year, the last three weeks of which she was seriously ill. Heart trouble was the cause of her illness but apoplexy was the direct cause of death. She suffered a stroke but a few minutes prior to her death. Mrs. McPhie was a niece of Mrs. Thomas Gibson and a brother [sic] of Lloyd Gery, both of this city. She was married to James McPhie Nov. 17, 1928, the wedding taking place at the home of her brother here. Decedent was born at Cornwall, Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, March 2, 1889. She came to Rock Springs at the age of ten years with her grandfather, Lloyd Geary, who passed away a number of years ago. Her brother, Lloyd also came at the same time and both have resided here since then. Her maiden name was Dora Geary. Funeral Tuesday The funeral was held Wednesday at two p.m. from the Elks Home in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Bishop J.I. Williams officiated. Pallbearers were Robert D. Murphy, Thomas Berta, Malcolm Hamilton, of this city, and Charles E. Rafferty, Martin and Ronald McPhie of Reliance. There was a profusion of flowers which bespoke the esteem in which Mrs. McPhie was held. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 22, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To Miner Aged 51 Years John Racich of 220 H street, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday of pneumonia where he had been a patient for two days prior to his death. Decedent was a coal miner for the Central Coal and Coke company and had lived in Rock Springs for the last year. Prior to that time he resided in Superior. He was a native of Jugoslavia and was 51 years old. He was a member of the Rocky Mountaineers’ Lodge No. 555, S.N.P.J. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be Sunday at Slovenski Dom at two p.m. --- Green River Star, Nov 22, 1929 NYSTROM BOY SUCCUMBS TO AUTO INJURIES Receives Fatal Injuries In Salt Lake City While Alighting From Street Car. Word was received in Green River early last Sunday morning by Theodore Nystrom, local dairyman, that his son, Fredrick had been struck by an automobile in Salt Lake City, while alighting from a street car, and had been rushed to a hospital in a very critical condition. Mr. Nystrom immediately left for the bedside of his son. The sad intelligence was received here Sunday morning that they boy had passed away as a result of his injuries at 6:30 that morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. from the Twentieth Ward Chapel of that city, with Bishop C. C. Nelson officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery. Mrs. Nystrom and children had moved to Salt Lake City for the winter months, where the children were attending school, and the news of this accident which resulted in the youths’ death, was a great shock to the many friends of the family. The deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family. The Salt Lake Tribune gave the following account of the accident and of young Nystrom’s passing. Frederick Taylor Nystrom, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Nystrom, 824 Fourth avenue, died in a local hospital at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, seven hours after he was struck by an automobile driven by A. C. Willemson of 855 West Sixth South street at Fourth avenue and B street. The fatal injuries—skull fracture and partial paralysis—were inflicted as the young man stepped from a street car and walked into the path of a north bound machine driven by Willemson. The youth was rushed to the hospital by a passing motorist. An emergency operation performed at an early hour failed. Conflicting statements by Willemson and Utah Light and Traction company officials relative to whether the street car was moving or not when the youth alighted were being investigated by Deputy Sheriff F. LeRoy Beatie Sunday. Willemson asserted the car was in motion. Young Nystrom was born May 24, 1914, at Salt Lake. His parents and a sister, Jeanne, survive. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 29, 1929 Funeral Of Superior Resident Here Sunday Loui Paoli of Superior, aged 45 years, died of tuberculosis at his home Wednesday following a year’s illness. He had been a resident of Superior for several years where he was well known. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He was a native of Austria. Funeral services will be held Sunday at two-thirty p.m., at the South Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. Decedent was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Superior Local No. 2616. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 29, 1929 Disease Of Rare Occurrence Claims Life Of Local Man Steve Tubich, aged 35 years, died Tuesday of purpura hemorrhagica, a seeping of the blood between the dermis and the epidermis, the layers of skin. The occurrence of the disease is rare according to statistical records and in practically every case has been fatal. The cause is unknown. Tubich began his work Monday in the No. Four mine as usual and apparently in his usual state of health. At ten a.m. that day he was stricken and died 24 hours later. Decedent had been a resident of Rock Springs for the last three years. He was a native of Jugoslavia and was single. He is survived by no known relatives in this country. Funeral services were held at the Wildermuth Funeral Home yesterday at one p.m., with Rev. R. Emmet Abraha, of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 29, 1929 Youth Succumbs Heart Disease William Karpie, aged 21 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital at noon today. Death was due to leakage of the heart with which the young man had been afflicted for several years. His last illness was of eight weeks duration. William Karpie was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karpie of 720 Ludwig street. He was born in Rock Springs Dec. 26, 1907 and received his education in the schools of the city, graduating from the high school in the class of ’27. As a student in the city schools and since his graduation William Karpie was popular and well liked among the younger as well as the older people and he had many friends throughout the entire Rock Springs district where his entire life was spent. His Survivors The young man is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karpie, two brothers and six sisters. The brothers are Peter Karpie Jr., and Paul Karpie. The sisters are Mrs. Robert Hovi, Mrs. Raymond Gras, Mrs. Lawrence Williams, Mrs. Andrew Smith, Elma and Margaret Karpie. All reside in Rock Springs with the exception of Mrs. Williams who lives at Green River. Funeral Sunday The funeral of William Karpie will be held Sunday at one p.m., from the Finn hall in charge of the Rogan mortuary. John Kivivaho and Bishop J.B. Young will officiate. Interment will be in Mountain View. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1929 Reliance Martin McPhie of Salt Lake was in Reliance to attend the funeral services of Mrs. James McPhie. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 6, 1929 Mrs. Sarah Athens, Former Resident Died in Idaho Sat. Rock Springs friends of Mrs. Sarah Athens, a former teacher in the city schools and mother of Mrs. Mae Brooks, have been advised that Mrs. Athens died at Juliaetta, Idaho, Saturday, at 4:45 p.m. Death followed a three week’s illness which was due to an intestinal condition. Mrs. Athens taught in the English department of the junior high school for six years prior to four years ago when she resigned and since had been teaching in Idaho schools. Her daughter, Mrs. Sidney Deane, was superintendent of the schools in which she was teaching at the time of her death, and another daughter, Mrs. Virginia Nolan, was teaching at Post Falls, Idaho. Both Mrs. Deane and Mrs. Nolan also formerly lived in Rock Springs. Mrs. Mae Brooks, widely known former resident of Sweetwater county who now is located at Seattle, was called to Juliaetta three weeks since because of the serious illness of her mother but had returned to her home at the time of Mrs. Athen’s death as it seemed her mother was well on the way to recovery. Mrs. Athens was the grandmother of Mrs. A.L. Taliaferro of this city. The funeral was held Tuesday at Coeur d’ALene, Idaho, Decedent was about 79 yers old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 6, 1929 Funeral Of Karppi Youth Sunday The funeral of William Karppi, 21 years old, who died of leakage of the heart last Friday, was held Sunday at one p.m., from the Finn hall. Patriarch J.B. Young of the L.D.S. Church and John Kiviaho officiated. Prior to the services at the hall Mr. Kiviaho held a short service at the Karppi home, 720 Ludwig. The services at the hall were attended by the many friends of the Karppi family who came to pay their last respects. The Finnish choir sang two selections and the Brueggemann string quartette, comprised of Arvo Maki, Olga Sarcletti, Stewart ???? and Harold ALenius, played. Pallbearers were Carl Asiala, Raino Maki, Albert Lewis, Onnie Hakkila, George Sturholm and Raino Aho. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Sudden Death of Mrs. Jos. Patterson Mrs. Joseph Patterson died suddenly a shortly after nine p.m. Wednesday at her home on No. One hill. She suffered an acute heart attack. Mrs. Patterson with Mr. Patterson and several of their neighbors were listening to the radio when she was stricken. She died within a few seconds. Mrs. Patterson was born in Green River February 16, 1879 and spent the greater part of her life in Rock Springs. Her maiden name was Emma Rugg and besides her husband she is survived by one brother, Frank Rugg, of Los Angeles. She was married to Joseph Patterson eleven years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion Sunday at one-thirty p.m. with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Pneumonia Fatal To Dan Roybal Daniel Robal, aged 35 years, died at this home on North Front street, Wednesday at nine p.m. Death was due to pneumonia and followed a short illness. Decedent was a coal miner and had lived in Rock Springs but a few months. The body was sent today from the Rogan mortuary to Ft. Garland, Colorado, where his father resides, for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Mrs. Ollie Barnes was advised at noon today of the sudden death of her father, M.D. Stringer at his home at Edgemont, South Dakota. Mrs. Barnes, accompanied by Mr. Barnes, left by motor immediately for Edgemont. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Mrs. G.D. Wilson Gets News Of Her Father’s Death Mrs. Glenn D. Wilson received word today of the death of her father, F.J. Ewbank, whose residence was on a farm in central Indiana. The death message came at a time when Mrs. Wilson was herself ill and she could not go to her home. Mr. Ewbank had suffered for several years from a malignant disease and his death was not unexpected, although nevertheless a shock to his daughter. Mrs. Wilson spent several weeks with her father in Indiana this summer. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Young Man With Bright Future Is Victim Of Flu Victor Guy Hendrickson of Green River, 37 years old, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilpin Sr., of this city, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Saturday at four-forty-five p.m. Death was due to complications which were after effects of influenza. Mr. Hendrickson was a civil engineer in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad at Green River where he had resided for the last ten years, being assistant division engineer of the company. At various points along the western part of the company’s lines is evidence of much of his engineering skill. He superintended the building of the roundhouse at Ogden and his plans were followed in the extension of the Union Pacific railroad yards at Green River. He was largely responsible for the plans which have been drawn up by the Union Pacific for the proposed subway at M street in this city. The drawing up of the plans for the proposed subway was one of his last works in his chosen profession. Had Bright Future It is conceded generally that Mr. Hendrickson had ahead of him an exceptionally brilliant future in the career of an engineer. He was a young man, hardly in the prime of life, yet his accomplishments had been many. World War Veteran He enlisted for service in the World War at the outset of the war and was sent to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was held in camp in the engineering department until peace was declared. Native of Kansas Victor Guy Hendrickson was born at Omaha, Nebraska, February 21, 1892, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hendrickson. His boyhood was spent at Omaha, Fremont and Junction City, Kansas, where the family lived at various time, eventually locating at Manhattan, Kansas. He was graduated from the Manhattan high school and later from the Kansas State University. During summers while a student at college he worked for the Union Pacific and after his graduation became permanently associated with the company. While at work in Evanston, in 1917, he met and married Miss Ethel Gilpin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Gilpin. Survivors Mr. Hendrickson leaves his wife and one son, Robert, 11 years old; two daughter, Louise, 8, and Catherine, 6; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hendrickson of Manhattan, who were in Rock Springs at the time of his death; two brothers, Merrill of Green River, and Fay of Evanston; and one sister, Mrs. Charles R. Manley of this city. Funeral Wednesday The funeral was held Wednesday from the Masonic hall in Green River, with members of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion post of that city attending. The services were in charge of the Masons with Bishop James Brown of the L.D.S. Church of Evanston, officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home of Rock Springs, was in the Green River cemetery. --- Green River Star, Dec 13, 1929 DEATH OF V. G. HENDRICKSON IS HUGE LOSS Towns Mourns Loss of Prominent Citizen and Valued U. P. Employe. In the death of V. G. Hendrickson last Saturday Green River loses one of her finest citizens, the Union Pacific Railroad a valued and trusted employe, and a host of friends are bowed in grief and sympathy for his devoted wife and little children, his parents, brothers and sisters. Victor Guy Hendrickson was born at Omaha, Nebraska, February 21st, 1892, son of George and Lucinda Hendirckson. The family moved to Fremont, Neb., when he was a baby, remained there until he was about nine years old, then removed to Junction City, Kansas, where they lived about two years, then settling in Manhattan, Kansas, which place has been the family home ever since. He attended grade school, graduated from the Manhattan High School and then entered the state college, taking a course in the engineering department. During vacations he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad at different points, and upon graduation became a regular employe of the company and has continued with them ever since, at all times giving his employers the best service of which he was capable. In 1916 his work took him to Evanston, Wyo., and there he met and married Ethel Gilpin, daughter of W. R. Gilpin, on Oct. 23, 1917. To them were born three children, Bobby 11 years, Louise eight years and Katherine six. He enlisted for service in the late World War and was sent to Indianapolis, Ind., where he was retained in the engineering department until peace was declared. In Oct. 1919, he brought his wife and baby to Green River, and they have continued to reside here, except for a few months in the summer of 1927, when he was sent to Ogden to superintend the erection of a U. P. roundhouse at that point, and which will stand as a monument to his skill and conscientious labor in his chosen field of work. His clean life and strict adherence to what he considered right and just will be an incentive to his children to follow in his footsteps as far as possible, and the memory of their twelve happy years together will surely be a great comfort to his wife, who was always a chum and pal. He loved the outdoor life, to fish and hunt, and was never happier than when he could take his family on these trips. Funeral services were held from the Masonic Temple Wednesday afternoon, which were given a large attendance. The Masonic service was given, an address by Bishop James Brown of Evanston and vocal numbers were rendered by the Masonic quartette and Mrs. A. E. Davis and Mrs. H. A. Cennett. At the grave the services were in charge of the local American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Hendrickson, parents, of Morganville, Kansas; Mrs. C. R. Manley, sister, of Rock Springs; N. E. Hendrickson, brother, of El Dorado, Arkansas; E. F. Hendrickson, brother, of Evanston, Wyo., E. M. Hendrickson, brother, of this city, were in attendance and the funeral. The passing of this splendid man and citizen is deeply mourned by a multitude of friends, whose hearts go out in sympathy for the heartbroken wife, children and relatives of this man, who in life won his way into the highest regard of all who knew him for his true worth. --- Green River Star, Dec 13, 1929 CARD OF THANKS We appreciate, with deepest sincerity, the loving sympathy expressed by our many friends, in words, with beautiful flowers and innumerable kind deeds during the illness, at the death, and during the funeral service of V. G. Hendrickson. Mrs. V. G. Hendrickson and Children, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hendrickson, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hendrickson, Merle Hendrickson, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Manley, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gilpin. --- Green River Star, Dec 13, 1929 CALLED TO LOVELAND, COLO. BY THE DEATH OF UNCLE Dr. and Mrs. Glenn J. Morris were called to Loveland, Colo., Monday owing to the death of Mrs. Morris’ uncle. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Diphtheria Causes Death Dines Boy Robert Howard Wilson, five year old son of Mrs. L.R. Lucas of Dines, died of diphtheria at his home Friday last. Private services were held at the graveside in Mountain View cemetery Saturday at three-thirty p.m. with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiating. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 13, 1929 Falling Rock Is Fatal To Miner Andrew Polich, miner, aged 37 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday shortly after nine p.m. He died of injuries sustained earlier in the day at the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. Eight mine when he was struck by falling coal. His injuries were in the region of the chest and back. Decedent was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and two Austrian societies. He had lived in the Rock Springs district for several years, coming here from Austria. He is survived by a sister who resides in his native country. He was unmarried. Funeral services will be held Sunday, at three-thirty p.m., at the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. John Zaplotnik officiating. Interment in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in St. Joseph’s. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 20, 1929 High School Girl Sad Victim of Flu-Pneumonia Margaret, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cullen, 111 Thomas street, died at the Wyoming General hospital last Saturday at five-thirty a.m. Flu-pneumonia was the cause of death. Margaret was taken ill Friday although she complained on not feeling well Thursday but attended school that day. She was taken to the hospital at eight-thirty p.m. Friday. Margaret was a senior in the Rock Springs high school and would have graduated in the class of 1930. She came to Rock Springs with her parents when she was a year old from her birthplace in Illinois. She was born in that state February 7, 1913, and was brought to Rock Springs in November 1914. She is survived by her father, mother, two brothers, Thomas Jr., and Robert, and two sisters, Kathleen and Hannah. The funeral was held Tuesday, at nine-thirty a.m. from the South Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. S.A. Welsh officiated. Classmates of the class of ’30 of the R.S.H.S., were active honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were Thomas Jones, Bruce Culver, Stewart Blunk, Donald Draney, Kenneth Buckley and Reynold Contratto. Honorary pallbearers were Blanche Coffey, Marie McLaughlin, Jean Francis, Elizabeth Griffiths, Josephine Helms, Anna Teshia Henetz, Nellie McTee and Vivian Moon. Pays Tribute In an interview with Karl Winchell, principal of senior high school today, Mr. Winchell stated “We always are sorry to lose any of our students because of change of residence of by dropping out of school. But when one reaches the senior year and is called to the Great Beyond a place is left that cannot be filled by others coming on. Margaret was well liked by students and teachers of the Rock Springs high school. The students and teachers wish to express sympathy to the father, mother, brothers and sisters in their loss.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 20, 1929 Resident Of Half Century Victim Of Pneumonia John B. Howells, aged 58 years, died of pneumonia Monday at this home on No. One hill. He had been ill nine days. Decedent had lived in Rock Springs half a century, coming here when a boy with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reese Howells, now deceased. He was a brother of Mrs. Herman Nelson, also deceased and Owen Howells of Kansas City. The latter was a veterinarian in Rock Springs several years ago. Decedent was born in Wales and had he lived until Christmas day would have been 59 years old. Mr. Howells is survived by his wife and five stepchildren, also seven nieces and one nephew. The funeral was held today from the Howells home on Q street in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Dr. William R. Marshall of the Congregational Church officiated. Members of the Rock Springs Moose lodge, of which Mr. Howells was a member, held the lodge’s ritualistic services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 20, 1929 SUDDEN HEART ATTACK FATAL TO WM. MORROW William Morrow died suddenly at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday at his home on Sherman street. The direct cause was an acute dilation of heart and a severe cold, verging on pneumonia, a contributing cause. Mr. Morrow spent Tuesday in Salt Lake City where he was taken ill. Late that day he left for Rock Springs so as to be in his own home if the cold with which he was suffering should grow worse. He arrived at his home here at three a.m. and died twenty minutes later. Mr. Morrow was of a highly respected pioneer family of Rock Springs. His mother, the late Mrs. William Morrow Sr., came to Rock Springs from her native Wales when she was but eight years old with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Williams, who became identified with the city and who resided here for many years. His father was the late William Morrow Sr. As the report of his death was received friends and acquaintances of the Morrow family recalled that of the family of five of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morrow Sr., four have passed away in less than four years. Three years ago August last a daughter, Mrs. Alice Comin, sister of William Morrow Jr., died. In January, 1928, William Morrow Sr. died and last April the mother, Mrs. Morrow Sr., died suddenly of pneumonia, leaving but two remaining members of the family, William Jr., and Marian, a twelve year old daughter. Eight months later the son, William, dies, leaving but the daughter, Marian. Born in Rock Springs William Morrow was born in Rock Springs January 18, 1895. He received his education in the city schools and five years ago married Miss Pierina Giovale of Rock Springs. His wife, with their two sons, Billy and Jack, survive. He is survived also by two aunts, Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. Fred Traher, his mother’s sisters; a sister, Marian, aged twelve years; a nephew, Clark Comin Jr., and a niece, Margaret Jean Comin. Funeral Sunday The funeral will be held Sunday. Short services will be held at the home, 119 Sherman street, at two p.m., and at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion at two-thirty p.m. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot in Mountain View in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Green River Star, Dec 20, 1929 Death Takes Second Twin Last Saturday The sympathy of the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Trafas goes out to them in the death of their eight-months-old daughter, Margaret, last Saturday. This loss brings a double sorrow, as only four months ago the twin sister of little Margaret was laid to rest. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 27, 1929 Mrs. Mike Balog Pneumonia Victim Mrs. Mike Balog died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday at two a.m. Death was due to complications which resulted form an attack of flu-pneumonia. She had been ill for six weeks. Mrs. Balog was born January 13, 1890 in Austria but had lived the greater part of her life in Rock Springs. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Andrew Meyers of Trenton, New Jersey, and Helen, aged seven months. Mrs. Balog, several years ago returned with Mr. Balog and their older daughter to Austria after residing in Rock Springs. They remained at their old home for five years, returning to Rock Springs five years ago. Mr. Balog is in the employ of the Union Mercantile company. The funeral was held today, at nine a.m. from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Zaplotnik officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 27, 1929 Sweetwater Miner Succumbs Today Frank May, aged 43 years, miner at Sweetwater, died at the Wyoming General hospital at 11 a.m. today. Death was due to an internal abscess with complications. He had been in the hospital since December second. Decedent is survived by a wife residing at Fandcoule, Montana, who has been notified of his death. Final arrangements, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, are pending telegraphic communications from Mrs. May. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 27, 1929 Sheepherder Dies Of Complications Here Ben Sandoval, sheepherder for the Joseph May Sheep company, died of spinal meningitis at the Wyoming General hospital yesterday. He had been ill for several hours at his camp before he was discovered. Complications resulted. Final arrangements had not been completed at noon today pending the receiving of advises from relatives in Mexico. Decedent was 27 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 27, 1929 Charles Williams, Aged Pioneer, Dies; Funeral Yesterday Charles Williams, resident of Rock Springs for nearly half a century, died Monday, at 2:50 a.m., at his home, 160 Elk street. Death was due to senility. He had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Williams was born at Scranton, Pa., March 7, 1852, being at the time of his death 77 years, 9 months and 6 days old. He came to Rock Springs 48 years ago. He was a blacksmith by trade and for many years followed his trade in Rock Springs. While a young man he enlisted in the United States Army at Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1870. He remained in the army until Oct. 2, 1881 when he was honorably discharged at Fort Steele, Wyoming. During the years of army service he was engaged in many Indian fights and at one time was with Custer in warfare waged against Indians in the Rocky Mountain west. In the later years of his life he took great pleasure in recounting for his family and friends incidents of his life which occurred in the days of his Indian fighting. Decedent is survived by his wife and three sons and three daughters. They are Mrs. Agnes Chipp of Sublette; William H. Williams of Great Falls, Montana; Mrs. Rhoda Dow, Lawrence Williams and Miss Laura Williams of Green River; and Edward Williams of Rock Springs. All his sons and daughters with the exception of William Williams of Great Falls, who was unable to come, were with him during his last illness. Funeral Yesterday The funeral was held yesterday from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating. Members of the Rock Springs Moose lodge, with which he was associated, gave the order’s ritualistic service at the graveside in Mountain View. Interment was in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. Pallbearers were selected from among old-timers of the city who had known Mr. Williams for several years. They were William Griffiths, James Greenhow, John Putz, Albert Longland, William Morg and James Brawley Sr. --- Green River Star, Dec 27, 1929 H. A. SIVERTSON SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS Body Shipped Last Evening to Crookston, Minnesota, Where Burial Will Be Made. After a lingering illness of many months, Herman Arthur Sivertson last Tuesday evening passed to the great beyond, from which no traveler returns, and the many who knew this man for his true self, deeply mourn his passing. The deceased was born March 8, 1891 at Crookston, Minn., where he spent the greater part of his youth. He was a graduate of St. Olaf College of Northfield, Minn. He came to Green River in 1919, was an expert accountant, and came here as local manager of the Overland Lumber Co., holding that position for some time. He was an energetic, public-spirited man who took a prominent part in all local activities and was the leading spirit in one of the biggest celebrations every held in Green River—“Green River Day,” June 18, 1928, when over 5000 people gathered here as guests of the town. He was a man who valued his friends, and endeavored to show his appreciation of friendly acts, and stood ready at all times to defend those of his friends against all odds, and they that were closest to him, who knew the innermost workings of his heart, fully realized his love of country, his fellowmen and a desire for the better things of life. We who knew him in the daily pursuits of life, love him for his kindness of heart and for the good that was in him, freely forgive him for his errors of life and we feel that He who views with justice and mercy will balance his record and fully recognize his true self. For the past three years, until his health would not further permit, he conducted the Town Pump Service Station in this city, and while suffering intensely the last year, never failed to give an attentive ear to charity, and worthy causes that might be for the betterment of humanity. And now that he is with us no more, we can look back, and with our hearts and minds clear, recognize many worthy and worthwhile acts of life. The remains were sent to his old home in Crookston, Minn., last evening, where they will be laid to rest in the family plot. Mrs. Pearl Seagraves accompanied the remains on their journey eastward. The deceased leaves a wife, daughter, father, three sisters and one brother to mourn his departure from this life. May he rest in peace. ---