Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1932 November Injuries HOW IT HAPPENED FRANK MENGHINI—Timberman—Superior “B” Mine. Fatal. Deceased received fracture of back, internal abdominal injuries and a fractured leg. He and his partner were talking down [tear in page] rock in the “sprout hole” to 10 South [tear in page]. They had removed one set of timber and Frank was preparing to remove another set when a large rock, weighing several tons, was released. It broke three other sets of timber and the outby end struck Frank before he could get from under it. First aid was administered but to no avail. This accident again calls to everyone’s attention the hazards of coal mining and the necessity of devising safer methods for doing certain classes of work. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1932 John E. Jones Suddenly Called by Death John E. Jones, an Old Timer in Rock Springs as well as with the Company, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital, Monday, November 30, after an illness of two days. Mr. Jones was taken suddenly ill with acute appendicitis while at work in No. 4 Mine on Saturday before. Born in Carnarvon, North Wales, January 23, 1876, Mr. Jones came to Rock Springs over forty years ago. Shortly afterward he began work for the Company and last June was presented his gold button for forty continuous years service. In June 1917, he married Miss Jessie Marvin, who with a son, John, Jr., survive. A brother, Abraham, of Portland, Oregon, and an aged aunt, Mrs. Sarah Jones, also survive. Mr. Jones was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, having served as a past noble grand. His many friends feel that they have lost a loyal and faithful friend in his going. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1932 Reliance Mrs. Nick Burns, Mrs. R. Ebeling and Mrs. Walter Johnson attended the funeral of Nels Malonek in Green River. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jan 1932 Superior Grant, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ishamael Hayes, died at the family home on “C” Hill, Monday morning, November 23, 1931. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs, Tuesday afternoon. --- Green River Star, Jan 1, 1932 Mother of Senator Wright Dies In Calif. Mrs. J. F. Wright of Linwood, Calif., mother of State Senator Earl Wright and Ora Wright of Farson, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. O. Pittman, recently. Mrs. Wright was one of the first settlers of the Eden Valley, locating with her husband and family at Farson in 1908. She lived there for 10 years, leaving after Mr. Wright’s death in 1917. The Wright farm is now owned by Senator Wright. He was unable to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 7, 1932 Wright Walker Of Superior Dies; Funeral Here Funeral services for Wright Walker of Superior, were held Thursday at the Church of the Holy Communion, Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, clergyman of Green River, officiated. Mr. Walker, who was a former Rock Springs man and well known throughout this community, died in Denver Sunday. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death although he had been in failing health for the last two years and four weeks since went to Denver for medical aid, accompanied by Mrs. Walker. Mr. Walker came to Rock Springs in 1905 from England, where he was born in 1891, with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walker. He has lived at Cumberland and Hiawatha, Utah, and at the time of his death was residing in Superior. He was married to Miss Edna Dow of Vernal, Utah, in 1912. Mrs. Walker and one daughter, Constance Jean, aged four, survive him. One daughter, Irene, died in 1920. He also is survived by three brothers and four sisters. The brothers are Joseph, Charles and Alfred Walker, of Rock Springs; and the sisters are Mrs. Walter Larsen, Mrs. Harry Stodick, Mrs. Otto Larsen, of Rock Springs and Mrs. Mae Notar of Daniel. The funeral party arrived here Wednesday night and the body received by the Rogan mortuary from where it was taken to the Walter Larsen home early Thursday. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery and pallbearers were George Brown, Wendall Clark, Thomas Miller, Elmer Young, Pope Walsh and James Faddis. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 7, 1932 Rock Springs Boy Is Found Dead At Fort F.E. Warren John L. Benedicich, Rock Springs young man who was a private at Fort Francis E. Warren in Cheyenne, was found dead in his bunk at the fort New Year’s day. He had not been ill and a post mortem examination failed to determine the cause of death. Benedicich, who was 24 years old and who was born here, is survived by one sister, Albina Benedicich, of this city. He had been stationed at Fort Warren since last June. The body was brought to Rock Springs Sunday accompanied by Corporal Homer Bertagnolli, also of Fort Warren, who acted as a government guard, and taken to the Frank Plemel home at 917 Sixth street until the funeral services Sunday. Funeral was held Monday from the North Side Catholic Church with Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Pallbearers were Joseph Galicich, Paul Subic, Max L. Kershisnik, Cyril Rahunc, John Demshar Jr., and Anton Starman. American Legion members and the Western Star Lodge held services at the graveside in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Interment was in charge of Rogan mortuary. --- Green River Star, Jan 15, 1932 John Rogan, Old R. S. Resident, Is Victim of Attack Dies Wednesday Following Heart Attack On Downtown Streets. John Edward Rogan, 60, brother of County Coroner Frank P. Rogan, died suddenly at his home in Rock Springs Wednesday evening, following a heart attack suffered while down town. Collapsing on the street, he was rushed to his home for treatment, but he died after entering the home. Mr. Rogan was well known in the Rock Springs section where he had lived since 1887. He had been in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad for 25 years but because of ill health had not worked since September. At the time he was stricken ill he was janitor at the depot. He came to Rock Springs with his parents two years after the Chinese Riot of 1885. His father was Patrick Rogan who was an officer of Company A, 7th U. S. Infantry stationed in the barracks at Rock Springs to maintain order after the race disturbance of ’85. The family lived at Old Fort Laramie before Patrick Rogan was transferred to Rock Springs. Funeral services will be held from the South Side Catholic Church in that city Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. --- Green River Star, Jan 29, 1932 FATHER OF JAS. L. CONWAY EXPIRES SUDDENLY IN EAST James L. Conway, who but recently returned from Minneapolis, Minn., where he was receiving medical aid as the result of an automobile accident some weeks ago, received the sad intelligence on last Saturday that his father had passed away suddenly at his home in Minneapolis. This was indeed a great shock to Mr. Conway who health is not of the best, and especially, when only a short time ago he left his father in apparent good health. Mr. Conway’s health will not permit of his attending his father’s funeral. The Star joins with many friends in extending sympathy to Mr. Conway in the sudden passing of his father. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1932 December Injuries HOW IT HAPPENED ARCHIE BUCHANAN—Tracklayer—Winton No. 3 Mine. Fatal. Instantly killed by a fall of rock. The deceased, with two other men, was laying track along an entry pillar that had been skipped in order to get a grade into the low side pillar. The roof had not been sounded by any of the workmen or mine officials, yet it was known by some of them to be bad. No blame is attached to the deceased workman on account of the accident, but all officials and workmen must take the responsibility of their jobs in making their working place safe to work in. There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of an accident. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1932 Archibald Buchanan Taken by Death Archibald Buchanan, employed in No. 3 Mine at Winton, lost his life instantly in that mine Thursday, December 24. Mr. Buchanan, whose picture appeared on our Old Timers Page just last November, was an Old Timer with more than thirty years service spent in Almy, Cumberland and Winton. Born in Springfield, Illinois, November 10, 1861, he crossed the plains with his parents in an oxdrawn wagon. His entire life has been spent in Utah and Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Buchanan; four daughters, Mrs. Dan Daniels, Winton; Mrs. Thomas Miller, Superior; Mrs. Milton Eyre, Calpet; and Mrs. Frank Tolman, Salt Lake City, Utah; also two sons, Percy Buchanan, Los Angeles, California; and Frank Buchanan, Superior. Funeral services were held from the L. D. S. chapel in Coalville, Utah, and interment made there. Throughout the years Mr. Buchanan has made many friends wherever he has gone who sorrow with the family in their bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1932 Joseph Jackson Taken by Death Joseph Jackson, a member of the Old Timer's Association, passed away Thursday, December 17, at the Wyoming General Hospital, following an illness of three weeks. Mr. Jackson was a native of Kearsley, Lancashire, England, where he was born September 14, 1862. In 1908 he came to America, first going to Maine and the following year coming to Rock Springs. Since reaching Rock Springs he has been constantly in the service of the Company, being employed in No. 8 Mine, Rock Springs, at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and many friends who are left to mourn the loss of a kind and dependable friend. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1932 Wright Walker Passes Away Wright Walker, electrician, Superior, passed away in Denver, Sunday, January 3. His death, the result of pneumonia, brought sadness to the entire town and all who knew him. Mr. Walker was born in England, April 18, 1891, coming to Rock Springs with his parents in 1905. He lived in Hiawatha, Utah, and in September, 1923, moved to Cumberland, where he became connected with The Union Pacific Coal Company. In 1929 he was transferred to Superior, which has since been his home. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Constance; also by three brothers and four sisters. The brothers are Joseph, Charles and Alfred Walker; sisters, Mrs. Walter Larsen, Mrs. Harry Stodick, Mrs. Otto Larsen of Rock Springs and Mrs. Mae Notar, Daniel, Wyoming. Interment was made in the Mountain View Cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Feb 1932 Winton Mr. Archie Buchanan was fatally injured by a fall of rock in No. 3 Mine, December 24, 1931. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1932 George Benedict Dies In California George R. Benedict, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. D. Powell of this city, died in Los Angeles Saturday and was buried there Wednesday. He was a World War veteran and was expecting to re-enter a veteran’s hospital when he died. He had been ill for several years suffering with tuberculosis, during which time he had been a patient at several government hospitals. Mr. Benedict lived in Rock Springs for several months when he was employed by the Walker-Vicars Buick company. He was 38 years old and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Benedict of Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by his wife, son Paul, and his parents. Mrs. D. Powell and Mr. and Mrs. John Benedict attended the funeral services in Los Angeles Wednesday. Benedict was a member of Archie Hay Post of American Legion and Highland Park post of Los Angeles. Officials have notified Commander Ray sell that they are handling claims and assisting Mrs. Benedict, who is a member of Rock Springs Legion Auxiliary, at this time. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1932 Aged Man Is Stricken Suddenly Frank Schultz, aged 72 years, dropped dead at the county home on North Front street early Thursday when he suffered an acute heart attack. He arose at his usual hour and had eaten breakfast before he was stricken. Schultz had lived in the Rock Springs district for several years working in the coal mines of the community. It is thought that he was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral plans are in charge of George Ace, mortician. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1932 DAUGHTER OF LATE WESTERN WYOMING PIONEER IS DEAD Mrs. Charles Clyde of Big Piney died at her home there Saturday night. Death resulted from complications following childbirth. Funeral services were held in Kemmerer Wednesday with interment there. Mrs. Clyde formerly was Miss Mae Whitman, youngest daughter of the late G.W. “Gull” Whitman, early pioneer of western Wyoming. She is survived by her husband, a week-old child, her mother, one brother and a sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1932 Joseph Glaze, 76, of Boulder, Dies Joseph Glaze, well known rancher of the Boulder section 100 miles north of Rock Springs, died at his home Friday. He was 76 years old and had lived in the Boulder country for several years. Mrs. Glaze, who was of the same age as her husband, died at their ranch home last November. Rev. A.C. Best of Pinedale, held funeral services at the home Sunday forenoon and then the funeral party left for Rock Springs where interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the Glaze family plot in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1932 Funeral Services For Matt Sapit Were Held Sunday Funeral services for Matt Sapit were held Sunday at the North Side Catholic Church with Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Mr. Sapit died Friday at Evanston after an illness of several months. Direct cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Sapit had lived in Rock Springs for 15 years which time he was a miner in the employ of Union Pacific Coal company. At the time he was stricken ill ten months since he was working in the No. Eight Mine. He was born in Austria 43 years ago. He was a member of two Croatian lodges and Local Union 2174 United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by his wife and two stepdaughters. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery in charge of Rogan mortuary. Members of United Mine Workers and the Croatian societies attended the services in groups. --- Green River Star, Feb 5, 1932 Infant Son of David Jessop’s Dies at Birth Elmo Franklin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Jessop, which arrived to gladden the home last Wednesday, only remained to gladden the parent’s hearts but a few hours, when death claimed this little spark of life. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their grief. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1932 Superior Man Dies Here of Pneumonia John Lokmer of Superior, aged 47 years, died of pneumonia at the Wyoming General hospital here Saturday. He had lived in Superior for ten years, where he worked for the Superior Rock Springs Coal company. He is survived by his wife and mother, who live at Superior also. Funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church Tuesday with Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating with interment in charge of Rogan mortuary in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Mr. Lokmer’s mother was unable to attend the services because of illness, which confined her to her home in Superior. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1932 Toboggan Party Ends in Death Of Arthur Hiner Five Boys Become Entangled in Cable Sunday Grim tragedy stalked in an merry tobogganing party at Superior Sunday when Arthur Mitchell Hiner, 11 year old school boy, coasted down “schoolhouse” hill to his death. He was one of five boys on the toboggan which, after striking a rut on the decline, swerved into a discarded cable at the foot of the hill and in which the Hiner boy became entangled. He was riding the toboggan in a center position. Other occupants, including Claude Hiner, an older brother of Arthur, were cut and bruised considerably but none seriously injured. Other riders of the toboggan were Harold Brazeley, Dorney Wessen and Paul Nickich. The ill-fated trip was the first one made by Arthur Hiner while other riders had been sliding down the hill for several days. The cable struck young Hiner across the face, breaking his jaw and neck. His death resulted immediately. Coroner Frank P. Rogan was advised of the accident, which occurred at about 11 a.m., and went to the scene at once to investigate. He held no inquest as it was evident the tragedy was purely accidental. Arthur Hiner was a son of Henry Hiner and Mrs. Henry Sever, both of Superior. He was born at Dietz, Wyo., Feb. 24, 1921, and had lived at Superior for the past several years where he was attending school. He is survived by his father, mother, and one brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Rogan mortuary, this city, with the Rev. Hubert Webster officiating. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1932 Services For Mrs. Mary Kent Were Sunday Elks Home Well Known Pioneer Woman Succumbs to Pneumonia Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kent, 74 years, resident of Rock Springs section for 41 years, were held Sunday at the Elks Home, at 2 p.m. Rev. Hubert Webster of the Methodist Church officiated. Mrs. Kent died at her home, the widely known Kent ranch, 10 miles south of Rock Springs, Friday at 12:10 a.m. She died of pneumonia with which she was stricken a week prior although she had been in failing health the last several years. The last time she was in Rock Springs was early in December. Mrs. Kent was the wife of the late William Kent and mother of former Sweetwater county State Representative John Kent. Was Born In England Mrs. Kent was born in Northumberland, England, May 11, 1857. Her maiden name was Mary Nevin. She married William Kent at Northumberland March 3, 1876 and came with their three eldest children to Rock Springs Feb. 22, 1891. Mr. Kent had come here several years before and prior to her arrival had purchased what has since become known as the Kent ranch. The property was railroad land on which the late Alex Blair previously had “squatted.” Mr. Kent took the land by paying for its improvements. He died Aug. 7, 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Kent celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their ranch home March 3, 1926. She is survived by her two sons, John and Henry Kent, and two daughters, Margaret Ann and Mary Jane Kent, all residing in this community. Also two sisters, Mrs. John Beatty and Mrs. Thomas Dale, and one brother, Henry Nevin, residing in England. Many Attend Funeral Many friends of the Kent family attended the funeral Sunday and there were many floral tributes which bespoke the esteem in which this pioneer woman was held in the community in which she had spent the greater part of her life. Members of the Methodist choir, directed by Karl Winchell, sang “Nearer My God To Thee,” “Rock of Ages,” and “Abide With Me.” Pallbearers were C.L. Agnew, Robert D. Murphy, Guy T. Rife, Albert Walters, John Taylor, and William Griffiths. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the Kent family plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1932 TWO FREEZE TO DEATH AS AUTO STALLS IN SNOW BANK Members of Japanese Family Die Near Cherokee. Two members of a Japanese family were frozen to death and a mother and two small children suffered intense cold Saturday night near Cherokee, about 100 miles east of Green River, when their automobile became stalled in a snow drift. Uheiga Namba, 31, and his uncle, Usaburo Namba, 53, were the victims of the heavy cold exposure, and Uheiga Namba’s wife and two children, six and eight years of age, were kept alive only superhuman efforts of the mother, who kept herself and children running most of the night until a rescue party arrived. A third member of the party, Ernest Diagle, walked and crawled for five hours to reach the Cherokee emergency landing field to brig aid. He was seriously frost bitten but will recover. The Japanese family left Rawlins Saturday afternoon for their home at Cherokee, and during the trip the car became stalled twice in drifts. The second time they were stopped within two miles of the Cherokee air field. One after another the men set out on foot for aid and when they failed to return Mrs. Namba took her two children and attempted to walk to the landing field. Like the men, she became lost in the drifts, but found a clear ground place and she forced herself and the children to run in the circled bar space, permitting only short resting intervals as the temperature was 15 degrees below zero. The woman’s husband was found frozen to death, but the uncle was still alive when he was discovered. He died a short time later. The two men had walked in circles until they fell exhausted. The younger Namba was employed as a railroad section foreman at Cherokee. The family has lived there for several years. --- Green River Star, Feb 12, 1932 MAIL FLYER IS KILLED WHEN SHIP CRASHES NEAR KNIGHT Paul Andert of Cheyenne Is Victim of Heavy Skies. The body of Paul A. Andert of Cheyenne, United States Air Lines mail pilot, who was killed when his plane crashed on a mountain about 80 miles west of Green River near Knight, early Sunday, was shipped from Evanston Wednesday to San Diego, Calif., the home of the pilot’s mother, where burial will be made. After leaving Salt Lake at 4:30 a.m. Sunday bound for Cheyenne, low visibility caused by low-hanging clouds and occasional snow flurries, Andert was forced to fly very low. Coroner Fay Dunford of Evanston said an inquest would be necessary. He said Andert apparently could not see the mountain which he crashed into because it was covered with snow and belended with the gray fog which hung over it. Andert died instantly. The pilot’s head was crushed and both legs were broken. The plane was a mass of wreckage. The mail carried, about 500 pounds, was sent on east by the company after rescuing it from the wreckage. Search for Pilot Andert began at 11 o’clock Sunday, after he had been reported several hours overdue at the Cheyenne airport. Pilot Tommy Thompson of Salt Lake was sent out on the search and sighted the wrecked plane shortly after noon. Thompson gave signals to an Evanston searching party who soon located the plane and body. Andert had been employed by the Boeing Air Transport and the United States Air Lines since August of 1929. For a year he was stationed at Salt Lake and the remainder of the time at Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 18, 1932 Robert Kidman of Fort Bridger Dies; Funeral at Lyman Father of Mrs. Thomas Overy and Mrs. E. Graham Robert Kidman, aged 64 years, resident of Bridger valley for 30 years, died at his ranch home on Saturday and funeral services were held at the L.D.S. church in Lyman Monday with Bishop Rollins officiating. Mr. Kidman was the father of Mrs. Thomas Overy Sr., and Mrs. Evan Graham of this city. He sustained internal injuries when he fell from a wagon several days prior to his death. An operation was performed last week at his home in an effort to save his life, but he died three days later. Mr. Kidman lived in Rock Springs prior to 39 years ago. He was born in Minden, Utah. He is survived by his wife, seven daughters, three sons, 26 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. The sons are Robert Jr., of Mountain View; Lewis, of Blaine, Wash.; Orson, of Ft. Bridger. The daughters are Mrs. Thomas Overy Sr., and Mrs. Evan Graham, of Rock Springs; Mrs. Lester Walker, of Green River; Mrs. Jesse Graham, Mountain View; Mrs. Eugene Brown, Lyman; Mrs. Glen Peterson, Robertson; Mrs. Everett Gordon, Ft. Bridger. All his children, excepting Mrs. Overy and Lewis Kidman, attended the services Monday. Both of these were detained at their homes because of illness. Orson Kidman of Petersboro, Utah, and Miss Hattie Kidman, teacher at Ogden, brother and sister, also attended the services. Mr. and Mrs. August Gras, Mr. and Mrs. Harry James and Mrs. Thomas James, with members of the Overy and Graham families, attended the funeral from this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 25, 1932 Heart Attack Is Cause of Death Of Hilski Nousi Hilski Nousi died suddenly at 6:45 a.m. Thursday at his home at 501 Dewar drive. He had been ill but three hours when he was stricken with an acute heart attack. Mr. Nousi was well known throughout the Rock Springs district where he had lived for the last 20 years. He lived at Superior before coming to Rock Springs three years ago and had been employed in the Gunn Quealy mines at Sweetwater since then. He was 46 years old and a native of Finland. He is survived by his wife and one son, Tim, aged 14 years. Tentative funeral plans are to hold services at the Finn hall Sunday afternoon with the Wildermuth Funeral Home in charge. The body will be taken from the funeral home to the Nousi home Saturday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 25, 1932 Michilli Funeral Services Wednesday Funeral services for John Michilli of 903 Seventh street, were held Wednesday at the South Side Roman Catholic church, with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Mr. Michilli died Sunday after an illness extending several months due to cancer. He was a native of Tyrol, where he was born in 1883. He had lived in Rock Springs for the last thirty years, where he was a member of the Andrea Hofer society and the Italio-American society. He is survived by his wife. Pallbearers were John Zueck, David Fedrizzi, Emanuel Santuary, John Prevedel, Thomas Coletti and Dominic Malla. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 25, 1932 Mattivi Funeral Will Be Sunday Matt Mattivi, aged 48 years, died Monday following a prolonged illness of several months due to complications. He had lived in Rock Springs for the last 25 years residing on Eighth street on East Flat. He was a native of Tyrol. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the South Side Catholic church, with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. He will be buried in the Eagles’ plot in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Mattivi was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. --- Green River Star, Feb 26, 1932 Death Takes Mrs. Agnes Watson at Age Seventy-Six Passes Away Tuesday at Granddaughter’s Home, Mrs. R. Deyarmond Mrs. Agnes Watson, aged seventy-six, passed away very suddenly a the home ofher granddaughter, Mrs. Ray Deyarmond, on February 23rd. Mrs. Watson was born in England seventy-six years ago. She came to the United States in 1912, and resided in Omaha, Nebraska until July 1931, coming to Green River from Omaha, where she has since resided. She leaves to mourn her departure from this life, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Hurwood, one granddaughter, Mrs. Ray Deyarmond, and one great-granddaughter, Margaret Deyarmond all of this city, and several sisters and brothers in England. The remains were prepared for burial by the Wildermuth Mortuary of Rock Springs, and taken to Omaha for burial from the Glendale Mortuary of that city. This publication joins with the family’s many friends in extending sympathy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 3, 1932 Mrs. James Demas Dies Here Monday Mrs. James Demas died at the Wyoming General hospital Sunday following a prolonged illness due to complications. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Wildermuth Funeral Home with Rev. John R. George of the Baptist church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Mrs. Demas had made Rock Springs her home for nine years and six months since she went with her husband to their homestead three miles west of Rock Springs where she was living when she was stricken ill early in December. She was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and 12 years ago married Mr. Demas at Germantown, Pa. She is survived by her husband, father, George Roberts of Germantown, and several brothers and sisters. Her maiden name was Etta Roberts. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 3, 1932 Bowman Funeral Services Today Funeral services for Albert E. Bowman were held today at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. Herald Swezy of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. Mr. Bowman died suddenly Monday at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. John Duncan at 711 Soulsby avenue. An acute heart attack was the cause of death. Mr. Bowman with his wife recently came to Rock Springs from Utah and was residing at the Duncan home. He lived here several years ago when he followed his trade of bricklayer and had returned to work on the new high school building. He was born near Los Angeles 57 years ago. He is survived by his wife, two stepsons, Floyd and Cecil Ayres, who reside in Idaho and who came here Wednesday to attend the funeral and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Duncan of this city and Mrs. Roy Tyler of Thayer Junction. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 3, 1932 Mrs. James Hodson of Farson Dies Here Suddenly Tuesday Funeral is Held From Eden Schoolhouse Thursday Mrs. James Hodson of Farson, aged 44 years, died suddenly at the Wyoming General hospital here Tuesday following an operation for an aggravated throat condition with which she had suffered for several months. Her death came as a distinct shock to the community for she was well known throughout the entire Eden Valley and in Rock Springs. Mrs. Hodson was a sister of the late Mrs. Andrew Arnott and of Mrs. Andrew Small of Farson. She came into the Eden valley in 1919 from her home in Scotland to visit at the Arnott and Small homes. Shortly after coming here she met James Hodson whom she married June 8, 1920 and who with their two daughters, aged 10 and 8 years, survive her. Her name before her marriage was Helen Murray and she was born in Scotland in 1887. Other relatives to survive her are her father, two sisters and three brothers, residing in Scotland. One of her brothers is a Presbyterian minister in Aberdeen. Funeral services were held today at the Eden valley schoolhouse at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. O.P. Avery of the Rock Springs Congregational church officiating. Eden valley American Legion post had charge of music for the services and interment was in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city. Many friends of the Hodson, Arnott and Small families in this city attended the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 3, 1932 Sudden Death of Mrs. Reynolds At Home In Superior Mrs. Orville Reynolds of Superior, aged 47 years, died suddenly at her home late Monday. She suffered an acute heart attack. The Reynolds family have lived at Superior for the last seven months and prior to that time ran the filling station on the Lincoln highway four miles east of Point of Rocks. She is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Rogan mortuary but were not completed at noon today. --- Green River Star, Mar 4, 1932 Frank Hucket, Former Resident, Killed In Kansas 20-Year Old Son of H. J. Hucket Claimed in Car Accident Feb. 15 Frank Hucket, who at one time was a resident of Green River, being a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hucket, well known to many Green River residents, met death in a car-truck collision near Rosaville, Kansas, February 15, 1932, so the intelligence reaches this city. Frank Hucket was born and raised in Greenleaf, Kansas, except for the few years that he resided with his parents in Laramie and Green River, and judging from the splendid tribute paid him at this death by the local paper, friends and school companions, in which its eulogizes him for his many manly qualities and great influence with all that came in contact with him. His passing, when just reaching his majority, in what promised to be a most useful and influential life, will be deeply regretted by the many friends of the family in Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Death of Mrs. Fred Skelcher Here Wednesday Mrs. Fred Skelcher of Veteran, Wyo., aged 39 years, formerly of this city, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday. Death was due to complications with which she had suffered several months. She came here in January from Veteran to receive medical care. Mrs. Skelcher formerly lived at Gunn while the Gunn-Quealy Coal company operated a mine there in which her husband worked. The family later moved in to Rock Springs where they lived for a while before going to Veteran. She is survived by her husband, one son, Guy, aged 7 years, four sisters and one brother. She was born in Illinois. Mr. Skelcher’s brother, Turner Skelcher, resides at 502 Second street, this city, and his parents live on a ranch south of Rock Springs. Funeral will be held Sunday at two p.m. from the Wildermuth Funeral Home with interment in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Old-Time Resident of Blairtown Dies Thomas Jones, aged 63 years, resident of Blairtown for many years, died Sunday. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment, in charge of Rogan mortuary in U.M.W. of A. plot in Mountain View cemetery. Blairtown local officiated at the services. Mr. Jones was a miner for the Lion Coal company at Blairtown for several years. It is not known whether or not he is survived by any relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Father of T.E. Robinson Dies Joseph Robinson, aged 82 years, father of T.E. Robinson of this city, died at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday. He had made his home with his son here for the last nine years. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. John R. George of the Baptist church officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Robinson was born June 27, 1849 in Campbellville, Kentucky. He devoted his life to farming until 1923, when he came here to reside with his son and family. He is survived by two daughters and two sons. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Scarlet Fever Fatal to Child Flora May Welsh, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Welsh, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fornengo, 1015 Seventh street, Sunday. Scarlet fever was the cause of death. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Fornengo home and interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Quealy Woman Is Called To Iowa Mrs. Frank Clifford of Quealy, was called to Colfax, Iowa, last week because of the death of her mother, Mrs. J. Thomas, who had been ill for the last year. Mrs. Clifford went to Omaha from Rock Springs via Boeing airplane. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Boy’s Head Crushed Under Wheels Of Big Freight Truck Denver Man Not Held Responsible at Inquest Nick Fanos, nine year old Washington school boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Fanos of 131 M street, was killed instantly Saturday at about 3:30 p.m. when he was struck by a truck driven by L.E. Dawson for the Colorado-Wyoming Express company. The accident occurred on M street near the old Finn church and opposite the John Zueck home. Dawson had turned off Pilot Butte avenue, was driving south on M street and was about to park the truck on the right hand side of the street opposite the Zueck home. He testified at the coroner’s inquest that he was driving between six and eight miles an hour near the curbing with the expectation to park the truck within a few fefet. Apparently the child stepped from the west side of M street in front of the truck. He fell with his head under the right front wheel and before Dawson could bring the truck to a stop ran over the child causing his death instantly. The truck weight three and one-half tons and carried a ton of merchandise. Inquest Monday Coroner Frank P. Rogan held an inquest into the death Monday night at the Rogan mortuary. The jury was comprised of Robert Wilde, foreman, Gust Skordas, and Tony Pulos, who heard the evidence and brought in the following verdict: “That Nick Fanos came to his death by car not being in running order to stop with the brakes.” It was a contention at the inquest that the emergency brake on the truck driven by Dawson did not work. Nick Fanos was killed on his birthday. He and his playmates at Washington school celebrated the occasion at the school Friday, the day before the fatal accident. He was born in Rock Springs and is survived by his parents, one sister and one brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Greek Orthodox church with Rev. Demetrios Antonopulos officiating and the Rogan mortuary in charge. Pallbearers were George and Andrew Manatos, James and George Karras, James Sinboulakis, and Nick Panigirakis. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 10, 1932 Injuries Fatal to William Menkiney Funeral Wednesday; Death Results from Accident Funeral services for William Menkiney, aged 29 years, were held Wednesday at 10 a.m., from the South Side Catholic church, with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Mr. Menkiney, son of Mrs. Earle Sprowell of this city, died Sunday of injuries sustained when he was kicked in the head and chest by a horse. He underwent two operations on his skull and following the first, hopes were entertained for a complete recovery. His condition continued to improve with every indication that his mind was clear until one week prior to his death, when he suffered a relapse. A second operation was performed but hopes to save his life were not as high as they were following the first operation, although at times he had showed improvement and remained conscious the greater part of the time. An infection developed which resulted in his death. Menkiney was kicked by a horse February 5 at the Menkiney ranch, 18 miles south of Rock Springs, and was brought to the Wyoming General hospital here at once. The horse that kicked him was of a high strung and nervous temperament and often has gone on a kicking rampage at the slightest provocation. Born in Rock Springs William Menkiney was born in Rock Springs in 1902. He received his education in the city schools and was graduated from the Rock Springs high school in the class of 1921. Two years later he went to California, where he remained until 1929, when he returned here and went into the ranching business with his brother, Herman Menkiney, on the Menkiney ranch. Prior to then he followed his work of electrical mechanic. His Survivors He is survived by his stepfather and mother, Mrs. and Mrs. Earle Sprowell; one brother, Herman, with whom he was engaged in the ranching business; one sister, Mrs. R.A. Steneck of this city. His father, the late Frank Menkiney, was killed in Rock Springs near the freight depot 13 years ago. Two sisters also preceded him in death. Many friends of the Menkiney and Sprowell families attended the services Wednesday. Pallbearers were selected from among close friends and wer Frank Avanzini, Peter Hougard Jr., John Radosevich, Edward Kiviaho, Robert Utzinger, Adolph Magagna, Rudolph Anselmi and Austin Outsen. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary was in the Menkiney family plot in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 17, 1932 Services for Mrs. John Epps Friday Funeral services for Mrs. John Epps will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Rogan mortuary. Mrs. Epps died Monday night following a short illness. She lived at 907 North Front street. Mrs. Epps was 41 years old and had lived in Rock Springs for the last ten years. She is survived by her husband and one son, aged nine years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 17, 1932 Mrs. F.J. Pulham Of McKinnon Dies Funeral services for Mrs. F.J. Pulham, well known resident of the McKinnon section, were held Sunday at the L.D.S. church at McKinnon. Her son, Bishop Mont A. Pulham, also of McKinnon, officiated. Mrs. Pulham died at the family home Friday night. She was 66 years old and had lived in Wyoming for several years. She was a native of England. Interment was at McKinnon in charge of the Rogan mortuary of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 17, 1932 HANS JENSEN DIES MONDAY Body Taken to His Old Home in Nebraska Hans Jensen, 69 years, died at his home at 506 Elias avenue at 4:45 p.m. Monday. Death followed a three months’ illness of intestinal influenza during which time he was critically ill the greater part of the time. While his death was not wholly unexpected yet when the report of it reached his many friends throughout the Rock Springs section it came as a decided shock. Mr. Jensen had lived here for the last 12 years and at the time of his death was janitor at the North Side State bank building. He had been with the bank in this capacity since the erection of the present building in 1924. Prior to that time he was in the employ of the Matt Steffensen Plumbing company and the Union Pacific railroad. Native of Denmark Hans John Jensen was born in Denmark, May 9, 1862. He came to this country when 19 years old and for many years lived in Illinois and Nebraska. After his mother’s death in Denmark, his father, two brothers and one sister came to live in Nebraska. They all preceded him in death. He was first married in Nebraska and later married Mrs. Anna K. Jorgensen, in 1919, in Grand Island. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, one son, one stepdaughter and one stepson. His children are Mrs. John Rojewel of ST. Paul, Neb.; Mrs. Ray Mayo, and James P. Jensen of Eniville, Neb. His stepchildren are Mrs. Nick Burns of Reliance, and Walter Jorgensen of Seattle. He was a member of Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. Take to Nebraska Funeral services were held Wednesday at 6 p.m., at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. O.P. Avery of the Congregational church officiating. Knights of Pythias, Sweetwater lodge No. 6, assisted at the services. Following the services the body was taken to St. Paul, Neb., accompanied by Mrs. Jensen. Final funeral services will be held there Friday afternoon attended by all his children and interment in the Jensen family plot there. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 17, 1932 Father of Mrs. E.J. Morgan Dies Here Funeral Services At Old Home In Glenrock Ezekial Morgan, aged 77 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.J. Morgan at 209 Meade street, Monday when he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Morgan came to Rock Springs to make his home with his son-in-law and daughter two years ago after residing at Glenrock, Wyo., since 1886 where he was a miner. He was born in Sharon, Pa., in 1854. He is survived by three sons and six daughters. The sons are John of Seattle, Charles of Artesia, N.M., and C.D. Morgan of Glenrock. The daughters are Mrs. Margaret Veitch of Kanapolis, Kans., Miss Catherine Morgan of Chicago, Miss Said Morgan of Denver, Mrs. R.A. Young of McCook, Neb., Mrs. Mildred Martin of Glendale, Calif., and Mrs. Myrtle Morgan of this city. Also, he has one brother, William Morgan of Albia, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Garland of Albia, Iowa and Mrs. Chris Halverson of Seattle. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home here to Glenrock Tuesday night, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Morgan. Funeral services will be held there Thursday with interment in the family plot in the Glenrock cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 17, 1932 Skelcher Funeral Services Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Skelcher of Veteran, Wyo., were held Sunday at the Wildermuth Funeral Home with Rev. John R. Geoge of the Baptist church officiating. Mrs. Skelcher, who formerly lived in Rock Springs, died Wednesday following an illness of several months duration. She came here in January to receive medical treatment. The services were attended by many friends and there were many floral tributes which bespoke the esteem in which Mrs. Skelcher and her family were held. Pallbearers were selected from the Archie Hay post of the American Legion and were Ray Sell, post commander, C.E. Caldwell, R.S. Webster, R.O. Hall, Fred Hansen and Ernest Cameron. Members of the Auxiliary attended in a group. Decedent was a member of the Auxiliary at Veteran, and Mr. Skelcher is a member of the post there. Mrs. Skelcher formerly lived at Gunn while the Gunn-Quealy Coal company operated a mine there in which her husband worked. The family later moved in to Rock Springs where they lived for a while before going to Veteran. She is survived by her husband, one son, Guy, aged 7 years, four sisters and one brother. Her sisters are Mrs. Fred Robinson and Mrs. Mary Goodwin of St. Louis, Mrs. James Dangerfield of Royalton, Ill., and Mrs. William Marshall of Cutler, Ill. Her brother is Jasper Pace who resides in Illinois. Before her marriage she was Miss Nellie Pace and was born in White county, Illinois, 39 years ago. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Pace who preceded her in death. She married Fred Skelcher in Paducah, Kentucky, in 1918. --- Green River Star, Mar 19, 1932 Tragic Death of Mrs. Anna Barrett Shocks Green River Crossing Mishap Is Death Result Accident Occurs While Visiting In Calif. With Daughter We doubt that any death of so sudden a nature has shocked the residents of Green River so severely as the tragic death of Mrs. F. C. Barrett, which occurred in California Friday evening of last week. So far as we are able to learn of the particulars, Mrs. Barrett, in company with her daughter, Miss Mary, was on her way to attend church services. They were traveling by motor and upon coming to a rail crossing blocked by a stop sign, they brought their car to a halt. Upon seeing the tracks were clear Miss Mary started the car across the tracks, only to stall the machine while directly over the crossing. While they were endeavoring to get the machine started again an electric tramway car made an appearance. Miss Mary rushed her mother out of the car and they were both clear of the doomed machine, standing on the side which the electric car was approaching. The rail line was slightly elevated and therefore in getting away from their machine, it was necessary to stand quite close to the rails. The motorman of the tramway car upon seeing the automobile directly in his path, tried to halt his speeding charge in time to avoid an accident, and in so doing threw on all the air brakes. The appliance of the air was so terrific that in passing the two ladies standing beside the line, the force of air threw Mrs. Barrett down the embankment, striking her head against a telephone pole. The tragedy was so sudden and so quick it is hard to accurately get the details of the death cause. A coroner’s jury at inquest gave a verdict of death by concussion of the brain. The testimony brought out she died instantly. Mrs. Barrett had been a resident of Green River almost her entire married life of thirty-four years, coming to this city as a bride, and where she had gathered about her a host of warm friends. She was a devout Catholic and a more faithful follower of her faith could not possible exist. In this city were born to her tow daughters, Misses Alice and Mary, who have grown to womanhood in Green River. Her life had been a most exemplary one, filled to overflowing with deeds of helpfulness, kindness and charity. Her passing will be deeply mourned by everyone who came in contact with her great influence of the better things in life. Anna Earley became the wife of Patrick C. Barrett January 11, 1898, in St. Patrick’s church, St. Louis, Mo., in which church she was baptized, confirmed and took the vows of matrimony. She came to Green River on her wedding tour, and had since made this town her home for the greater portion of her wedded life. The remains passed through here early Monday morning on train No. 8, accompanied by Miss Mary, and were joined here by the husband and Miss Alice, who accompanied the body to Denver, where funeral services were held Tuesday morning from the Horan Funeral Parlors. Burial was made in beautiful Mount Olivet cemetery. Aside from husband and daughters, the deceased is survived by three brothers, William Earley, Harry Earley and D. D. Duffy, and several family relatives and a host of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 24, 1932 Pioneer Resident Of City Is Dead Mrs. M. Lafferty Dies Wednesday; Funeral Is on Saturday Mrs. Mary Lafferty, aged 77 years, died at her home at 825 Euclid avenue Wednesday at 8 p.m. She had been in failing health for the last six months but had been active until two weeks since when she was stricken. Report of her death was received in every section of the city with sincere regret for she was well known throughout Rock Springs. Her entry into this community predated the Chinese Riot of 1885 and she was one of the oldest residents at the time of her death. Old timers are recalling that the Lafferty family built their home on Euclid avenue when there were but few houses on what was then Bitter creek. Mrs. Lafferty was an outstanding personage in the pioneer days of the city. She was known for the good and kind things she did especially in times of sickness and death when skilled attendants were few. Her many acts of kindness in those days and since are remembered today by hundreds of Rock Springs folks. Born in Scotland Mary Lynch was born in Kilmarnie, Scotland, Dec. 9, 1854. She married Thomas Lafferty there July 8, 1871 and came to Rock Springs in November 1882. Mr. Lafferty had come and located here in May of the same year. The name of Lafferty became associated with a small group of early day Rock Springs folks shortly after the arrival of the family here because of common contacts formed in Scotland. The group was comprised of Mr. and Mrs. John McTee, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Lafferty, and James Murphy. Mrs. McTee, who is the only surviving one of the group, and Mr. Lafferty had been raised in the same town in Scotland. Friendships of the group terminated only in the deaths of the individuals. Mr. Lafferty died July 1, 1928. Mrs. Lafferty is survived by two sons and three daughters. They are Thomas of Washington, D. C., Margaret, Mrs. Mary Lepenske, Ellen, John, and Mrs. Sarah Helms of Rock Springs. Also three grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Demorest and Josephine Helms, of Rock Springs, and Thomas Lafferty III of Washington; and two great-grandchildren, Bobby and Shirley Demorest. Funeral Saturday Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the South Side Catholic church with Rev. S. A. Welsh officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, will be in the Lafferty family plot in St. Joseph's cemetery. The funeral mass will be said at the South Side Catholic church Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 24, 1932 Mrs. Mary Behun, 68, Died Today Lived Here for 36 Years; Funeral Monday Mrs. Mary Behun, aged 68 years and a resident of Rock Springs for 36 years, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday at her home at 819 North Front street. Death resulted from injuries she sustained ten days previous when she fell from the embankment in front of the Behun home leading down onto the street. She fell seven feet to the sidewalk. Mrs. Behun was born in Czechoslovakia Aug. 14, 1863. Since coming to this county she made Rock Springs her home. She was the widow of John Behun who died here two and one-half years ago. She is survived by three sons, Mike, Joe, George; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Behun, and one step grandson, Paul Behun. Mrs. S. M. Christian, as sister of the late Mr. Behun, is enroute to Rock Springs today from her home in Montana to remain here until after the funeral. Requeim high mass will be said at the North Side Catholic church Monday at 9 a.m. with Rev. Albin Gnidovec, rector, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's and will be in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 24, 1932 Former Resident Dies in California; Son to Funeral William Golden, Sr., formerly a resident of this city, died at a U.S. Veteran's hospital in Los Angeles Sunday. His son, William Golden, Jr., who resides here with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crofts, was advised of his death and left Tuesday night for St. Louis where funeral services were held today. Mr. Golden was a World War veteran and since 1918 spent much time in government hospitals. He was a Legionnaire. He lived in Rock Springs for several years prior to the time he was enlisted in the World War and was well known throughout the district. He is survived by his son and several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 24, 1932 Final Services For Hans Jensen Held Saturday Funeral services for Hans Jensen, resident of Rock Springs for the last 12 years, was held Saturday at his old home at St. Paul, Neb. His children, Mrs. John Rojewel of St. Paul; Mrs. Ray Mayo and James P. Jensen of Eniville, Neb., were present. Rev. Mr. Primrose of St. Paul, officiated. Mr. Jensen died at his home here Monday of last week and short services were held Wednesday night at the Rogan mortuary before Mrs. Jensen left that night with the body for St. Paul. Rev. O. P. Avery of the Congregational church, and Knights of Pythias, Sweetwater lodge No. Six, conducted the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 24, 1932 Funeral Services For Edward Lahti Sunday at 2 P.M. Funeral services for Edward Lahti, aged 44 years, will be held at Finn hall Sunday at 2 p.m. Mr. Lahti died Tuesday following an illness of several weeks. He had no relatives in this country although it is thought that he had several in Finland, his native country. Lahti was a coal miner in the employ of the Rock Springs Fuel company at Superior. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 25, 1932 Mrs. John Jerenigan Dies at R. S> Hospital Mrs. John Jerenigan of Green River, a patient in the Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs, died Thursday following an extended illness. Mrs. Jerenigan was taken to the hospital early in the week. She is survived by her husband and a two-year old child. Funeral services will be held in Rock Springs from the Rogan Mortuary Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Green River Star, Mar 25, 1932 LINGERING ILLNESS CLAIMS MRS. FLORA BISHOPP HERE Succumbs Tuesday Afternoon; Funeral Held Yesterday From Family Home. (Contributed) The community has again been called upon to mourn the loss of one of its longtime residents, Mrs. Flora Bishopp peacefully passed away at her home Tuesday afternoon at half past three, after a lingering illness of several months. The deceased came from stock of early French Canadian ancestry, her grandfather taking passage with his wife and seven small children on the ill fated steamer Atlantic for Detroit in the summer of 1851. Of the 600 passengers, but 120 survived. Mr. Lottinville although losing all his earthly possessions succeeded in rescuing all his family. Those pioneer days were full of hardships, the children having slight opportunities, no schooling except in the rough travel of pioneer struggles, but they were made of the caliber which constitutes strong manhood an womanhood. Mrs. Bishopp’s father, Thomas Lottinville spent his first year in America clerking in St. Anne, Ind. later engaging in the mercantile business. In 1965 he enlisted in Company K, 147th Infantry, marching under the Union flag. He passed away several years ago. His wife, Delima, reached the age of 87 years, spending her last days with her daughter, Mrs. N. Fortier, at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Flora Lottinville was born in Papineau, Illinois, July 7, 1864. Her early days were spent in St. Anne, Ill. In 1882 she was united in marriage to John D. Bishopp of Papineau, Ill. His death occurred in February, 1928. Four sons were born to this union Edward F. and Weller J. deceased, Ira L. of Farson, Wyoming, and Thomas J. of Green River. She also leaves four grandchildren, Edward, Pauline, Rex and Weller Bishopp. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers, viz: Mrs. N. Fortier, Mrs. Y. Marceau, Walter and William Lottinville, residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Thomas Hughes of St. Anne, Ill. Mrs. Bishopp needs no introduction to our community, having spent the last twenty-six years in our midst. She had always been especially active in every beneficial activity of our little city. Her capability was always marked in everything she undertook. She surrounded her sons with a wonderful home influence, and no effort was spared to make that home one of love and happiness. That beautiful memory will always linger in the lives of her children. Sorrow, in the death of her two sons did not weaker her. She bore all this with that strength and fortitude with endeared her so much to relatives and friends. A grandson, Weller, aged thirteen years has made his home with her for several years, and nothing was spared to make that home one of love, care and unselfished devotion. Her sons have lost the best companion the world knows, a loving and affectionate mother, the community has lost one of its best friends and citizens. Mrs. Bishopp passed away with the peace of God upon her brow. She was reconciled to meet her Savior, to meet the loved ones gone before, and prepared to meet those who would afterwards join her in the world, where no death of sorrow enters in. As an active worker in the Congregational Church her untiring efforts will long be remembered. The Order of the Eastern Star, and Royal Neighbors of America, knew her as a most valued member and worker. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon from the family residence, and interment made in Riverview Cemetery. Rev. Johnson, pastor at large of the Congregational Church, officiated and the Royal Neighbors gave their last impressive ceremonies to their departed sister. The esteem in which she was held was clearly shown by the beautiful floral offerings given as a final tribute, and the large cortege of friends who followed her to her final earthly resting place. You say the one you dearly love has died? That is not true. False sense must be denied. Death is a seeming mist of false belief; But God knowns not, nor could He cause, your grief. Look thru the mist and see what really is, The one you love still serving Him and His! Life is eternal! Naught could ever part. Those whom God loves; and he loves all, dear heart! --- Green River Star, Mar 25, 1932 CARD OF THANKS We wish through the columns of The Star to express our thanks and appreciation to all who were so kind and considerate of us in our recent sorrow in the loss of our beloved wife and mother. P. C. Barrett and daughters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Mother of Henry Davis Dies Here Had Lived at Home of Son for Ten Years Mrs. Martha E. Davis, aged 77 years, and mother of Henry Davis, died at the Henry Davis home at 1208 Ninth street Saturday. Her death was caused by influenza and complications. Mrs. Davis had lived in Rock Springs for the last ten years. She and her husband, the late James L. Davis, came here at that time and a year later Mr. Davis died. She was born in Missouri on September 10, 1854, and is survived by two sons and two daughters. The sons are Henry of this city, and Arthur of Tulsa, Okla. Her daughters are Mrs. Maude Shore and Mrs. Nell Snook of Laramie, who came here on being advised of her serious illness. She also leaves two brothers who live in Missouri, and one sister, who lives in Kansas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Rogan mortuary, with Rev. Hubert Webster of the Methodist church officiating. The pallbearers were Thomas Morris, Arthur Thevil, Roy Sather, Clinton Lightner, William Rodda, and Thomas McMurtrie. Interment was in Mountain View beside the grave of Mr. Davis. --- Green River Star, Mar 25, 1932 E. B. WALL KILLED AT GERING, NEB. THURSDAY Exploding Gun Is Cause of Death Was Formerly Chief Dispatcher for U. P. at Green River Chief Dispatcher Ernest B. Wall of Gering, Nebraska, was accidentally killed near that place last evening about 7 o’clock. It seems that he was out on a motor car hunting, and while on his return home the car jumped the track, causing the shot gun to explode, injuring him very badly. It is said that he drug himself a mile and a half to a farm house where he died of his injuries. Mr. Wall was chief dispatcher at Green River about two years ago and this sad news will be a great shock to his many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Former Resident Killed Wednesday In Sheridan Mine William T. Jenkins of Sheridan, aged 56 years, formerly a mine foreman for the Gunn Quealy Coal company at Gunn, was killed instantly Wednesday when he was caught between a string of coal cars and mine timbers in the Storm King coal mine at Sheridan, according to an Associated Press dispatch received here. An inquest will be held in Sheridan tonight to determine the cause of the accident. Mr. Jenkins and his family lived at Gunn for 15 years prior to 1924 when the Gunn Quealy company closed its mine here. He was a native of Illinois and is survived by his wife and their five children. Mr. Jenkins went to Sheridan shortly after leaving Rock Springs where he purchased an interest in the Storm King Coal company's holdings. The company operates a small wagon mine near Sheridan which supplies coal to the Sheridan district, and it was in this mine that he was killed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 DEATH OF INFANT Victor, 5 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Silvestri of 1403 Ninth street, died of influenza on Sunday, following a short illness. Funeral was held Wednesday from the South Side Catholic church, and interment, in charge of Rogan mortuary, was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Nephew of J.C. Adkison Killed Clifford Adkison of Ft. Collins was killed instantly Saturday in a gravel cave in near his home. He was a nephew of J.C. Adkison of this city and worked here for several months two years ago, when he was employed on the Mountain Fuel Supply buildings. He was a son of Hugh Adkison of Ft. Collins, and was 22 years old. Funeral services were held on Tuesday in Ft. Collins. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Joseph Fabiny, 41 Years, Dies Was Well Known in Community; Funeral Today Joseph Fabiny died at his home at 716 N street Sunday after a year's illness due to miner's asthma. He had been very ill the last three months, during which time little hope for his recovery was held. He was 41 years old and had lived in Rock Springs for the last 22 years. Mr. Fabiny was born in Czechoslovakia June 24, 1890. When he first came to Rock Springs, he worked for the Union Pacific Coal company and later for the Central Coal and Coke company. At the time he was stricken ill, he was working in the latter company's No. 2 mine. He was a member of two Slavic lodges and United Mine Workers of America, Local No. 2282 and was well known throughout the Rock Springs section. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Julia, Helen, Margaret, and Mary; two sons, Joe and Edward; one brother, John Fabiny; one sister, Mrs. Charles Blasko, of Rock Springs, and another sister, Mrs. John Babchanik, of Streeter, Ill. Funeral services were held today at the North Side Catholic church, with interment in charge of the Rogan mortuary, in St. Joseph's cemetery. Many friends and acquaintances attended the services and there were many floral tributes. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Behun Funeral Held Monday A.M. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Behun, pioneer Rock Springs woman, were held Monday at the North Side Catholic church. Rev. Albin Gnidovec, Rev. Martin Kennedy, and Rev. Father Potochnik officiated at requiem high mass. The services were attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances of the Behun family. Mrs. Behun died at her home at 819 North Front street Wednesday of last week. She had been ill for several days suffering form injuries sustained in a fall ten days prior to her death. Her husband, John Behun, died here three and one-half years ago. Mrs. Behun was born in Czechoslovakia Aug. 14, 1863. She was married there and later came with her husband to this country. They lived in Blackwoods, Pa., for six years and then came to Rock Springs 36 years ago. Since then this city had been her home. She made many friends during her life here where she became an integral part of the community. She is survived by three sons, Mike, Joe and George; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Behun, and one step-grandson, Paul Behun. A sister-in-law, Mrs. S.M. Christian of Butte, Mont., attended the funeral. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Pallbearers were John Yedinak, Mike Balog, Steve Angelovic, Joe Bartek, Vincent Parzymieso and Mike Turchan. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Mrs. S.M. Christian of Butte, Mont., who was called here last week because of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Behun, is remaining in the city this week. Mrs. Christian lived in Rock Springs at one time several years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Charles Blasko who is a student at the state university at Laramie, returned to Rock Springs this week to attend the funeral of his uncle, Joseph Fabiny. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 William Bates Dies in Idaho Was Pioneer Resident of This Community; Funeral Here William Bates, pioneer sheepman of the Rock Springs section, died at Soda Springs, Idaho, Friday and was brought to Rock Springs Sunday accompanied by Mrs. Bates and their sons and daughters. The home of the Bates family now is near Mackey, Idaho, where they moved three years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Rogan mortuary with Rev. O.P. Avery of the Congregational church officiating. William Bates was born in Houston, Texas, 67 years ago but in early childhood was taken by his parents to Chicago where he lived until he was 17 years old when he came to Wyoming, first going to Rawlins. Foreman for Young After residing there for several years he came into the Rock Springs section and shortly afterward became foreman of the Joe Young sheep outfit on Currant creek, 52 miles south of this city. Later he went into the sheep business for himself and the first ranch he owned was across the Colorado line south of Rock Springs. This ranch was owned later by the late Charles Sparks. He formed a partnership with W.H. Gottsche in 1906, which continued until 1924. The Bates family left this section five years ago and went to Ogden in hope that a lower altitude would benefit Mrs. Bates' health. After remaining there two years, they located in Idaho Falls, where Mr. Bates re-entered the sheep business. While the family lived in Rock Springs they owned the home at 424 B street, now owned by J.N. Crocker. Shortly after coming into Wyoming, Mr. Bates was employed by the Union Pacific railroad and helped to build the road from Rawlins to Rock Springs. Later he worked on the pipe line from Green River to Rock Srings, through which the city gets its water supply. As a young man, one of his recreations was hunting, in which he took great pleasure. His Survivors He married Miss Myrtle Thomas here June 30, 1900. Mrs. Bates and their three daughters and three sons survive him. His children are Mary Jane and Carrie Bates, who live at the family home; Mrs. James Ramsay of Rock Springs; Rowland, Joseph, and Billy, also of Mackay. He has one brother, Joseph Bates, and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Lamechy and Mrs. Anna Rene, of Chicago. May Attend Services Old friends of the Bates family attended the services yesterday, including many of the oldest residents of the community. Mrs. Joseph Young of Salt Lake City, widow of the pioneer sheepman, for whom Mr. Bates worked in his early days, came especially for the funeral. Pallbearers were selected from among old friends and were Henry Brooks, Robert D. Murphy, Claude Elias, Joseph Renie, Albert Walters and William Zellar. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Bates had been in failing health for several years, bur during the last year he had been quite ill at different times and then would revive until four weeks since, when his condition became critical. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Lafferty Funeral Services Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lafferty, aged 77 years, were held Saturday from the South Side Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Mass was said Monday at 7:30 a.m. Friends of the Lafferty family attended the services and many long-time residents of the community paid respects to one of the best loved women ever to have lived in Rock Springs. There were many flowers that were taken to the graveside in St. Joseph’s cemetery that were tokens of the esteem in which she was held by those who knew her and where she had lived for 50 years. Pallbearers were Robert D. Murphy, Robert Syme, John and James Freeman, John Coffey, and Alban Fabreque. Mrs. Lafferty died Wednesday of last week at her home on Euclid avenue. She had lived here since 1882 and was one of the city’s oldest residents. Her husband, the late Thomas Lafferty, died in 1928. Interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery was directed by the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 31, 1932 Charles Ruble, Wamsutter, Dies Charles H. Ruble, well known resident of Wamsutter, died at the Memorial hospital in Rawlins on Friday. Funeral services were held at the Rasmussen mortuary there Saturday, with interment in the Ruble family plot in Rawlins cemetery. He had been ill seven weeks. Lobar pneumonia was the direct cause of his death, but he suffered from cerebral apoplexy, which was a contributory cause. He was born in North McGregor, Iowa, and received his education at St. John’s Military academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. He was the only brother of Robert Ruble, who was assistant general passenger agent for the Union Pacific railroad at the time of his death in 1916, and who was well known throughout the Union Pacific system. Charles Ruble came west and located in Colorado. He lived in Denver and was at Cripple Creek during the mining boom there. Later he moved to Utah, where he published two county seat newspapers and in 1926 came to Wyoming, where he entered the services of the Union Pacific railroad. He is survived by his wife and five children. One daughter, Helen, is a senior in the Rock Springs high school. Mr. Ruble has been known to be an ideal citizen and a man highly respected in the communities in which he has lived. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Apr 1932 Reliance Mr. D. Baxter was called to Ogden to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Davis. --- Green River Star, Apr 1, 1932 SERVICES FOR WALL HELD IN OGDEN, Utah WEDNESDAY Victim of Accidental Gun Discharge Is Laid at Rest Ernest B. Wall, chief dispatcher for the Union Pacific railroad at Gering, Nebraska, and formerly dispatcher at this point, who died Thursday evening of last week following an accidental gun shot wound near his Nebraska home, was buried in Ogden, Utah, Wednesday. Services were held in the Ogden Masonic Temple, with the Masonic body having charge of arrangements. Interment was made in the Masonic plot in the Mt. Ogden cemetery. The fatal accident happened about six miles from Bayard, Nebraska and 41 miles from Gering, the gun being discharged by the jar of the motor car upon which he was traveling. It is said Mr. Wall turned off the ignition and coasted along the track until he came in sight of a farm house where he was able to arouse the attention of three men. He was able to ask the assistance to call his wife and a doctor, but succumbed to his injuries before either could arrive. Mr. Wall was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1893. He was employed by the Union Pacific at Evanston for ten years, being transferred to Green River where he was rain dispatcher for three years. In 1928, he was transferred to Gering as chief train dispatcher. He is survived by his wife, a son, Frank; a daughter, Barbara Jean; his mother, Mrs. Laura L. Wall of Gering; and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Thomas of Denver, Colo. Several from Green River attended the services in Ogden. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 14, 1932 Miss Ella Wilcox, 16, Dies Suddenly Miss Ella Wilcox, 16 year old daughter of Mrs. Mark Krischbaum of 109 M street, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday following an appendectomy which she underwent Thursday. Miss Wilcox was born at Milbourne, Wyo., Oct. 14, 1916, and spent much of her life in Rock Springs where she attended the city schools. She is survived by her step-father and mother and three brothers, James, Hoye, and Amasa, all of this city. Funeral services were held today at the Rogan mortuary with Bisho9p J.I. Williams of the L.D.S. church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 14, 1932 Former Big Piney Doctor Is Dead; Was Known Here Dr. Merritt B. Hook, aged 56 years, who formerly lived at Big Piney and who was known in Rock Springs, died suddenly at his home at 1395 Elm street, Denver, Tuesday. He had been ill for several weeks but apparently was improving. He was stricken while at the breakfast table. Dr. Hook lived in Big Piney for 12 years but left there five years ago to reside in Denver. He was a Rush medical man and was a brother of the late Dr. Elijah Hook, prominent Chicago physician. While a resident of Big Piney he became widely known throughout western Wyoming. He and Mrs. Hook operated the Big Piney Drug Store there for several years. Funeral services were held in Denver today and the remains taken to his old home in Iowa for interment. Mrs. Hook will leave Denver tonight for Iowa where final services will be held Monday. He is survived by his wife. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 14, 1932 Funeral Services Held Friday For Miss Susan Tufte Funeral services for Miss Susan Tufte, 71 years, resident of Rock Springs for the last 25 years, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Gust Linden home at 202 M street. Rev. Carl Carlson of the Lutheran Church of Ogden, will officiate. Miss Tufte was a sister of the late Mrs. Gust Linden who died here in May 1913. She had made her home with the Linden family for several years prior to Mrs. Linden’s death and continued to do so until the time of her death. Two remaining brothers, Martin and Severt Tufte, of Hayward, Minn., and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Lee, of Oakland, Minn., are enroute to Rock Springs and will arrive here tonight to attend the funeral tomorrow. She was born in Norway Feb. 14, 1861 and came with her parents to Minnesota when she was ten years old. She remained in Minnesota until she came to Rock Springs. Miss Tufte had been in excellent health until recently when she suffered from a stomach affliction which caused her death. She was stricken a month ago but apparently had recovered until she was taken ill again a few days before her death. She was taken to the Wyoming General hospital Monday Besides her brothers and sister, she is survived by members of the Linden family who are Mr. Linden, her brother-in-law, and Clarence and Arthur Linda, nephews. Interment in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, will be in the Tufte family plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 14, 1932 Mrs. John Smith, Aged 71, Dies At 2 P.M. Thursday Mrs. John Smith, aged 71 years, died at the family home at 330 E street today at 2 p.m. All her children with the exception of one daughter who lives in England and Mr. Smith were at her bedside at the time of her death. She had been in failing health for the last two years but had been seriously ill for the last ten days. She had lived in Rock Springs for 26 years when she came directly here from England where she was born in January 1861. Her maiden name was Eliza Jackson. She was the mother of five children, two by an earlier marriage in England and three by her second marriage. The two eldest are Mrs. Nellie Price, who lives in England, and Mrs. John Retford of Rock Springs; the younger are Thomas Smith and Mrs. Edward Samuels, of Rock Springs, and Fred Smith, who is a patient at the U.S. Veterans’ hospital, Sheridan, but who arrived here early this week because of her serious illness. She also is survived by three brothers, Thomas Jackson, England; Alfred Jackson, Rock Springs; and Aaron Jackson, Massachusetts. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in which she continued her membership from the Church of England. Funeral arrangements will be in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 14, 1932 E.V. COCKINS, 57, Editor of Pinedale Roundup, Is Dead E.V. Cockins, aged 57 years, editor of Pinedale Roundup, died at his home in Pinedale late Saturday night following a week’s illness caused by an acute stomach condition. His body was brought to Green River Tuesday from where it was shipped to Chandlerville, Ohio, for interment. Mr. Cockins had lived in Pinedale for several years and was widely known throughout the north country. He was a United States forest ranger for mountain districts of southwestern Wyoming prior to 1925 when he purchased The Roundup. He came to Wyoming in 1895 and for several years taught school at Lander, Dubois and at various places in the Big Horn basin. He had served as Justice of the Peace at Pinedale the greater part of the time since he became publisher of The Roundup and it soon became known that he displayed much fearlessness when faced with those charge with law violation. In this capacity he proved to be of great value to the forest department. He was born in Claysville, Ohio, in July 1875. He was unmarried and is survived by two sisters and one brother. One sister, Mrs. J.A. Herron, formerly resided at Pinedale, but returned to the family home in Ohio. Mr. Cockins was known in Rock Springs, especially among business men of the city and was a frequent visitor here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 21, 1932 Advised of Brother’s Death In Sweden Emil Berquist, 405 Bridger avenue, was advised Monday of the death of his brother, Nils Berquist, which occurred that day in Edane, Sweden. The message was sent by radio via RCA to New York where it was picked up by Western Union. The time mark in Edane was 8 a.m. and was received here at 10 a.m. of the same date. Differences in time between this point and Sweden, however, accounted for the apparently short time in the sending and receiving the message. Mr. Berquist had not seen his brother for 32 years when he visited him in Sweden in 1900. Nils Berquist was 84 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 21, 1932 SUDDEN HEART ATTACK FATAL Mrs. Lena Delaurente Died Friday Night At Her Home Funeral services for Mrs. Faustino Delaurente, aged 52 years and a resident of Rock Springs for 38 years, were held Tuesday at the Delaurente home at 801 North Front street. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 151, held ritualistic services at the home and at the graveside. She died of an acute heart attack suddenly late Friday night following a short illness of but a few hours. Mrs. Delaurente was born in Italy, Nov. 18, 1879 and her name before her marriage was Miss Lena Contratto. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Nato Barto, Mrs. John Cameron and Miss Jennie Delaurente of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Joseph B??om of Joliet, Ill.; one brother, Frank Contratto of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. John Bonomo of Rock Springs and Mrs. Matt Contrato of Bingham, Utah. One son, Alex Delaurente, preceded her in death. He was killed four years ago in a coal mine in Colorado. Her daughter, Mrs. B??om, and her sister, Mrs. Matt Contratto, arrived here early this week to attend the services and are remaining with the Delaurente family for several days. Mrs. Delaurente’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Contratto who lived in Rock Springs for several years and who are buried in Mountain View cemetery. She married Frank Delaurente in this city in December 1897. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the Eagles plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 22, 1932 DEATH CLAIMS DAUGHTER OF EDWARD HILLS Audrey May, three and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hill passed away in this city last Wednesday morning at 7 o’clock, after many months of illness, during which time everything possible was done to save the little one’s life. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow. The funeral services will be held from the home of Ben Benz today (Friday) afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock, with Rev. R. E. Abraham conducting the service. --- Green River Star, Apr 22, 1932 INFANT SON OF MOSLEY’S DIES TUESDAY LAST The seven day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mosely passed away at 7 o’clock last Tuesday evening, casting a shadow of sorrow over the home, which only a short week before had been gladdened by the arrival of this spark of life. The funeral service was held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with Theodore Nystrom conducting the service and the little one laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. The sympathy of all is extended the bereaved parents in their loss of their little son, Max Edgar. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 28, 1932 Montieth Funeral Services Sunday Funeral services for J.E. Montieth, who resided at No. Four were held Sunday at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. Hubert Webster of the Methodist church officiating. Mr. Montieth is survived by his wife and their six daughters, Rose, Nancy, Virginia, Ruth, Mildred and Ethel Jane. The family formerly resided at Winton and is known throughout the Rock Springs section. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 28, 1932 Funeral Services For Winton Miner Held Here Today Funeral services for George Petroff of Winton, were held Thursday at 2 p.m., at the Greek Orthodox church on N street. Rev. D. Antonopoulos, pastor, officiated. Petroff died Monday in Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City following a short illness. He was born in Bulgaria 39 years ago and had been located in the Rock Springs section for the last 20 years. He was a coal miner and is survived by three sisters and two brothers who live in Bulgaria. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary and was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 28, 1932 Services For Mrs. Miller Held Today Mrs. Beulah Miller, wife of Joseph Miller, who operates the Eagle Café on K street, died of pneumonia in her apartment adjoining the café Tuesday night. She was 33 years old and had lived in Rock Springs since she was 3 years old. Funeral services were held at the Henry Heikes home at 318 D street at 2 p.m. today. Mrs. Heikes was a sister of the decedent. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 28, 1932 Funeral Superior Miner Held Here Battisti Seppi of Superior, died here Saturday and funeral services were held at the Rogan mortuary Tuesday. Seppi was a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal company at Superior. He was a native of Tyrol, Italy, and was 66 years old. He had lived at Superior for several years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 28, 1932 Former Resident Dies In Colorado Word was received here early this week of the death of George B. Jenkins which occurred Sunday in a Glenwood Springs, Colo., hospital and which was caused from Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Mr. Jenkins lived in the Rock Springs section several years prior to 1918 when he left here for Colorado. He was associated with Clarence Linden in the sheep business in both Lincoln and Sweetwater counties and was well known throughout southwestern Wyoming. He was brought into Glenwood Springs last week from the desert where he had been with his sheep. At that time he was suffering from a serous case of fever caused by the bite of a sheep tick. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife and a daughter. He was 55 years old. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1932 Obituary—Mrs. Thos. Lafferty On March 23rd there passed away at Rock Springs, one who had made herself indispensable in the community life of Rock Springs, Mrs. Thomas Lafferty. Like many others who came to this region in the early days, Mrs. Lafferty and her husband, were born in the British Isles, near Kilmarnock, Scotland. They were married there, and came to Rock Springs in 1882, so that she has resided here for a period of 50 years, Mr. Lafferty having preceded her in death about three and one-half years ago. Mrs. Lafferty was a real Samaritan. In the early days of the community, when living conditions were rather primitive, and there were few medical facilities available, Mrs. Lafferty did an incalculable amount of good in caring for the sick, and in rendering consolation to many in their last hours. It would be difficult to estimate the invaluable services that she rendered this community at a time when it was sorely needed, the greater part of it gratuitous. She gave of herself freely and willingly in self-sacrificing service for others, and this she leaves behind as an enduring monument. A fine tribute was paid at her funeral when those of all classes and creeds attended to pay homage to one who had done so much good. We desire to extend our sincere sympathy to the family on the passing of their mother. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1932 Rock Springs The sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sylvestri in the loss of their five months old son, Victor, whose death occurred on March 27. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1932 Superior Edward Lahti, an employe of the Rock Springs Fuel Company, died at the Wyoming General Hospital on Tuesday, March 1, after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were held from the Finn Hall on Sunday at 2 o’clock. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1932 Winton Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reiva left for Wiggins, Colorado, where they were called by the death of Mr. Reiva’s father. The community extends its sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1932 Reliance The community extends its sympathy to Dorothy and Woodrow Robertson in the death of their grandfather (Mr. Andrew Robertson). They attended the funeral in Evanston accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Jane Robertson. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, May 1932 Reliance Friends of Mrs. Nick Burns sympathize with her in the death of her stepfather, Mr. H. Jensen. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 5, 1932 Mother of Late John Lokmer of Superior, Dies Funeral services for Mary Lokmer of Superior, aged 67 years, were held today at 2 p.m. at the North Side Catholic church with Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Mrs. Lokmer was the mother of the late John Lokmer of Superior, who died Feb 6. She was making her home with her son and his family at the time of his death and since then continued to live with her daughter-in-law. Ms. Lokmer died at the Wyoming General hospital here Monday night following a brief illness. She was born in Jugoslavia and is survived by her daughter-in-law and a daughter. Her daughter lives in Jugoslavia. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 5, 1932 Mrs. Janet Dickson, Old Time Resident Of City, Is Dead Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Dickson of 144 J street, aged 77 years, were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the L.D.S. church with Bishop J.I. Williams officiating. Patriarch John B. Young and Sam Ward spoke on the life of Mrs. Dickson. Mrs. Dickson was an oldtimer of Rock Springs. She died at her home Saturday, following a paralytic stroke that she suffered two days earlier. She had been in failing health for the last year. She came to this city from Scotland July, 1886, one year after the Chinese riot, accompany by her three eldest children. Her husband, William Dickson, had located in Rock Springs several months prior to her coming. Since her arrival here the city was her home in the truest sense for in that time she never was further than Green River to the west, No. Six to the north and Van Dyke at the city limits to the east. Born in Scotland Janet Bernard was born Nov. 15, 1854 in New-Battle parish, Midlothian county, Edinburgh, Scotland. She married William Dickson there Aug. 12, 1879. Her husband died in November 1914. She is survived by four sons and three daughters. The sons are William and John of Rock Springs, James of San Francisco, and George of Turloc, Calif. Her daughters are Mrs. Albert Potter and Mrs. A.J. Fletcher of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Margaret Haverland of Pasadena, Calif. All her children exception James Dickson attended her funeral. She leaves 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Vivian and Junior Brack and Carol Morrow; two sisters and one brother who reside in Scotland. Mrs. Dickson and John B. Young were born and raised in the same place in Scotland and she always considered it a coincidence that in later years they both should find themselves living in Rock Springs, hundreds of miles removed from their childhood homes. Grandsons Acted As Pallbearers Four grandsons and two grandsons-in-law were pallbearers at Monday’s services. They were Henry Potter, William H. Fletcher, William R. and Keith Dickson, grandsons; and Mike Brack and Ernest Morrow, grandsons-in-law. Many friends and neighbors of this highly respected pioneer attended her funeral and there were many flowers sent as tributes to her memory. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, was in the Dickson family plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 12, 1932 Funeral Services For Frank Yori Held Thursday Funeral services for Frank Yori, aged 44 years, were held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the South Side Catholic church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Mr. Yori died at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday following an illness with which he suffered for the last year. He had lived in Rock Springs for 21 years and was well known throughout the section. He was a miner in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company until he was overtaken with ill health. Mrs. Yori died a year ago. Mr. Yori is survived by his son, Edwards and daughter, Emma, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Palank, all of Rock Springs; and a brother, Natale Yori, who resides in Hazelton, Pa. He was born in Tyrol, Italy. The body was taken tot the family home at 759 Rugby avenue Wednesday where friends of the family were invited to call until the funeral hour today. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 12, 1932 Remains of Raymond Moore Laid to Rest Here Last Tuesday Funeral services for Raymond Moore, 23 years old, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the L.D.S. church with Bishop J.I. Williams officiating. He died of pneumonia Friday following a ten day illness. Raymond Albert Moore was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Moore of 1404 Tenth street. He was born in Jerome, Ida., 23 years ago. During his residence in Rock Springs he was a miner for the Union Pacific Coal company. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. C.E. Williams, Icle and Elsie Moore, all of this city. Many friends of the Moore family attended the services and there were many floral tributes. Pallbearers were selected from among the personal friends of Mr. Moore and were William Demorest, Lester Williams, Meland Panovich, Raymond and J. Matson and Alfred Roberts. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 12, 1932 Mrs. Mary Thomas, 77, Died Tuesday At Sullivan Home Funeral To Be Held From South Side Tomorrow Mrs. Mary Thomas, aged 77 years, died at the home of Mrs. Julia Sullivan, 117 Sherman street, Tuesday following a short illness although she had been failing four years. She had lived at the Sullivan home for eight years and was known to members of the family as “grandma,” although she had never seen or known any of them until she came into their home Jan. 27, 1925. Mrs. Thomas first came to Rock Springs and hired out as a housekeeper in a family who had advertised in a Denver paper. That was four years before she went into the Sullivan home. To those who learned to know her it was evident that she had undergone many trials on Lie’s journey but that she was possessed of a pleasing personality and a strong sense of right and wrong. She found many discouragements but never wavered, always claiming that her Christian faith carried her through tribulations. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. Her Life Mary A. Clark was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1854. When she was six years old her parents brought her to Leavenworth, Kan., traveling by boat from Cincinnati to St. Joseph, Mo. and then by covered wagon. Later the family moved to Kansas City and St. Joseph where she remained with them for ten years when she became a nurse girl for a St. Louis family. When a young woman she met and married Richard E. English who died 11 years afterwards. Four children who were born to this union all died in early childhood. After the deaths of her husband and children she returned to housekeeping and a means of livelihood. She married Isaac H. Thomas in Rudd, Iowa, in 1895. One son born to this union also died in childhood. Mr. Thomas died in 1918 and is buried in Charles City, Iowa. They lived for several years in Worthington, Minn. Mrs. Thomas then came west and settled in Denver where she remained until she came to Rock Springs. Funeral Friday Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the South Side Catholic church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in the Sullivan family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 12, 1932 Pioneer Resident Of City Dies At Long Beach Home Mrs. Robt. Muir Lived In Rock Springs for Nearly 50 Years Rock Springs friends of the Robert Muir family, pioneer residents of this city, were advised Monday that Mrs. Muir died early that day at their home in Long Beach. Funeral services were there Wednesday with interment in Long Beach cemetery. Mrs. Muir lived in Rock Springs for nearly 50 years, coming here first with her parents in 1880 and remaining with them until 1881 when they returned to their old home in Utah, their daughters, Sarah McKinney, returned to Rock Springs as the bride of Robert Muir. Mr. and Mrs. Muir lived here until six years ago when they went to California. They returned here three years ago to sell their home at 98 Second street to Mungo Brown and then returned to Long Beach. Mrs. Muir was the mother of nine children two of whom preceded her in death and are buried in the Rock Springs cemetery. Her children who survive her with her husband are Mrs. Ethel Robertson of Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs. Mae Matthews of Logan, Utah; Mrs. Grace Gary of Cody; Mrs. Christina Moulton, Oklahoma; Mrs. Agnes Fay, Washington; Miss Laura Muir and Robert Muir Jr., Long Beach. Mr. Muir is a member of the Old Timers association of the Union Pacific Coal company’s employees. He worked for that company as general mechanic for nearly 50 years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 12, 1932 SHOT THROUGH HEAD FATAL TO M.F. WHELAN Evidence Points to Accidental Discharge of Gun Martin F. Whelan, 65, died at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon as the result of a gunshot wound through the head, inflicted under circumstances that appear accidental. The tragedy occurred at 11:45 Tuesday morning at the family home, 428 A street. The bullet was fired from a .38 calibre automatic pistol, and a cleaning rod nearby gave indication that Mr. Whelan had been cleaning the gun. A son, Joe, was in the home with his father at the time of the tragedy and was preparing to leave for the Whelan sheep ranch when he heard the shot. He rushed to the room where he had left his father and found him lying unconscious on a bed. The gun was on the floor nearby. The bullet entered above the right eye, came out the back of the head and lodged in the wall of the room. Help was hurriedly summoned and the injured man rushed to the hospital. An emergency operation was performed in an attempt to save his life, but he never regained consciousness. Albert Longland, action coroner, investigated the tragedy and decided that no inquest was necessary. Funeral Today Funeral services were conducted at the Masonic Temple at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon according to Masonic rites. The double quartette of the Congregational church choir assisted with the services and sang “Sometime We’ll Understand,” and “Rock of Ages.” Mrs. C.K. Haines was the piano accompanist. Members of the choir were Mrs. C.L. Agnew, Mrs. James Davis, Mrs. A.T. Henkell, Mrs. Nan Thompson, Harry Crofts, Charles Crofts, George Mitchell and John Walker. Short services were conducted at the grave in Mountain View cemetery by members of the Elks lodge. Burial was under direction of the Wildermuth Mortuary. Active pallbearers were: John Jamieson, Charles Outsen, Axel Ohlseen, Glen Knox, Clarence Linden and C.L. Agnew. Honorary pallbearers were T.S. Taliaferro Jr. Dr. Edward S. Lauzer, Bert J. Carollo, Victor J. Facinelli, W.H. Gottsche and Chris Juel. Long Time Resident Martin Francis Whelan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in the year of 1867. In 1886 he came to America and located in the Powder River section of Wyoming where he found employment in the cattle business. In 1889 he returned to his native home because of the death of his mother and sister and returned later the same year, bringing wit him his brothers, Patrick Whelan and Joe Whelan. When the three brothers arrived on United States soil they made their way straight to Sweetwater county, Wyo., locating on the Big Sandy and Upper Green River country, where they engaged in the cattle business. After following that enterprise for three years the brothers came to Rock Springs and opened a meat market. After disposing of his interest in the market, Martin Whelan entered the sheep business and for many years has been regarded as one of the most enterprising and prosperous flockmasters in the state. In 1895 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Thompson and to this union six daughters and one son were born. The mother died in 1913 and one daughter, Neva, died in 1922. The surviving children are Mrs. Isabel Wilson, Mrs. James Vicars and the Misses Elizabeth, Mary and Eileen Whelan and Joe Whelan, all of Rock Springs. Mr. Whelan’s two brothers also survive: Joe Whelan of Cheyenne and Pat Whelan of Rock Springs. Mr. Whelan became a member of Rock Springs Lodge No. 12 A.F. & A.M. in August, 1918. He was also a member of Rock Springs Lodge No. 624, B.P.O. Elks. Mr. Whelan was one of the most upstanding residents of Sweetwater county. He was a devoted father who dedicated his life to rearing an excellent family. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances and by his business associates he was held in highest esteem, all of whom regarded his word as good as his bond. He contributed much to the sheep and cattle industry and to the advancement of his home community where his passing will never cease to be a source of regret. --- Green River Star, May 13, 1932 Father W. H. Burt Claimed In Idaho W. H. Burt, manager of the Isis Theatre, was called to Twin Falls, Idaho, Tuesday morning following receipt of a message stating his 81-year-old father had passed away at 4 o’clock that morning. The father, William Burt, had been ailing for some months due to his advanced age, and the past two weeks had seen his condition become more serious. Mr. Burt had made a trip to Idaho last week to be with his ailing father, but business necessitated his return to Green River. Though death was not unexpected, it was, however, a most severe blow. The father is survived by two children, W. H. Burt of this city and Mrs. A. R. Anderson of Twin Falls. The mother preceded him in death several years ago. He had been a resident of Twin Falls for the past twenty-four years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 19, 1932 Aged Miner Dies Following Stroke Joseph Kearney, a resident of Rock Springs for 40 years, died Tuesday following a paralytic stroke which he suffered Monday at the home of Mrs. E. Melli on North Front street, where he had lived for some time. Kearney was an oldtime coal miner of the Rock Springs section. He was 69 years old and was of Irish extraction. It was known that he had relatives in Pennsylvania and a sister, Mrs. Barbara Boyd was located at 25 Liberty street, Ashley, Pa. She at once made arrangements with the Rogan mortuary of this city for burial here. Funeral services are announced for 9 a.m. Saturday at the South Side Catholic church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 19, 1932 Body of Jackson Man Is Sent From Here To Idaho Remains of Joseph Markham of Moran, who died Saturday, were shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city to Idaho Falls, Ida., Monday night. Mr. Markham died at St. John’s hospital at Jackson. It is understood that blood poisoning caused his death. He had lived near Jackson for several years where he was in the employ of the U.S. government as an engineer. He was 43 years old and is survived by his wife. Mrs. Markham went directly to Idaho Falls from Jackson and C.R. Van Vleck, also of Jackson, accompanied the body back to Rock Springs and then to Idaho Falls. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 19, 1932 Funeral Services For John Smith Held Sunday P.M. Funeral services for John Thomas Smith were held Sunday from the L.D.S. church with Bishop J.I. Williams officiating. The services were attended by many friends of the Smith family and there were many floral tributes. John and Earle Fackrell of Lyman, Raymond Hooten, Carl Hafner, Paul Lamb and Legrande Wardle, of Rock Springs, were pallbearers. Mr. Smith had lived in Rock Springs for the last 12 years and was an employee of the Gunn-Quealy Coal company at Sweetwater. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of 109 Liberty street, and was born at Castlegate, Utah in 1897. He married Miss Eva Fackrell in Evanston Dec. 22, 1921. His wife and a son, Warren, aged 8 years, with his parents survive him; also four brothers and one sister. The brothers are Reynold C., Robert L., Edward L., and Raymond; and his sister is Miss Alice Smith, all of Rock Springs except Robert Smith who lives in Miami, Ariz. Mr. Smith was the victim of miners’ asthma with which he had suffered for the last year. During the greater part of the time he was ill he remained here with his parents with the exception of three months he spent in Arizona in an effort to regain his health. Among the out-of-town relatives to attend the services Sunday were the decedent’s 80-year-old grandfather, J.T. Smith, and the latter’s daughter, Miss Selen Smith of Inkon, Ida.; and Thomas Griffiths of Springville, Utah, brother of the decedent’s mother; and Mr. and Mrs. James Fackrell and family of Lyman, parents of his wife. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 26, 1932 TWO CHEYENNE MEN KILLED IN AIR ACCIDENT Lloyd Collenburg and H. Hunter Plunge To Death CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 26-- An airplane crash nine miles east of Cheyenne Tuesday evening was fatal to Lloyd Collenberg, 30, instructor, and to his student pilot, Herbert Hunter, 27, both of Cheyenne. Occupying the front cockpit of the ship, Collenberg was killed instantly. Hunter died at Memorial hospital less than two hours after the crash. The accident occurred at 5:45 p.m. while the two men were aloft in Collenberg's ship. The plane was last seen in the air by a group of Collenberg's friends when it nosed out of sight over a low hill, the fliers apparently following closely the contour of the ground in that vicinity. As the plane did not come up after disappearing from sight, a hurried investigation was made, and the tragedy discovered. As it topped the hill, the plane apparently struck a downdraft and nosed full speed into the ground. Examination of the wreck shoed that the engine was nearly buried in the hard, dry earth, and showed every evidence of a terrific impact in spite of the low altitude from which it fell. After striking nose down the ship came to rest right side up. It is estimated that the plane could not have fallen more than 75 feet. Both men were employed as mechanics at the local airport. The ship in which the men were killed, according to officials at the airport had repeatedly failed to pass the r4equirements of the department of commerce for airworthiness, and because of that of the Cheyenne landing field. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 26, 1932 Joseph Marushack, 19 Years, Dies of Injuries on Monday Funeral services for Joseph Marushack, aged 19 years, were held today at 10 a.m. at the North Side Catholic church. Rev. Albin Gnidovec, Rev. John Henry, and Rev. Martin Kennedy celebrated solemn high mass. Joe Marushack died at the Wyoming General hospital at 2:15 a.m. Monday of injuries he sustained in Union Pacific Coal company's No. 8 mine Friday when he was caught in a cave-in of rock and coal. He died one year to the day his father, the late Joseph Marushack, died. Report of his death spread rapidly throughout Rock Springs where it was received with a distinct shock for Joe Marushack was well known throughout the district. He had received his education in the city schools, entering the first grade and continuing through and including the junior year in the city high school. His many friends and those of the Marushack family were shocked immeasurably. Joseph Marushack was born in Rock Springs Jan. 11, 1913. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Marushack, four brothers, and three sisters. The brothers are John, George, Mike, and Frank Marushack of Rock Springs; and his sisters are Mrs. George Yurko of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Jack Krasovec and Miss Susie Marushack of Rock Springs. Many friends of the family attended the services today and pallbearers were George Palko, Mike Angelovic, Joseph Haydock, Joseph Marushinski, Mike Yekinak, and Joseph Kamenski. Interment was in the Marushack family plot in Saint Joseph's cemetery under direction of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 26, 1932 Shando Berek Dies Today From Gunshot Wound Victim was Unable to Tell How Accident Happened Alexander "Shando" Berek, 21, died at Wyoming General hospital about three o'clock this afternoon from a mysterious gunshot wound through the abdomen. The accident occurred late yesterday afternoon when Berek was alone in the country shooting prairie dogs. After the accident he was able to drive his car back to town and stopped in front of the Super Service station on C street about 5 p.m. and called for help. When an attendant at the station opened the door of the car Berek fell out to the ground. He was unable to tell what had happened. It is reported he had gone out early in the afternoon to shoot prairie dogs, taking a .22 calibre rifle with him, and it is believed the gun was accidentally discharged. Berek was an employee of the West Tire and Battery service, and several years ago was employed by the Schramm-Johnson Drug company in this city. He was the son of Mrs. Ameila Biggs of No. 2 camp. He is survived by his mother, step-father, and three sisters. The sisters are Mrs. Yoland Novella of Elizabethtown, New Jersey; Margaret and Irene Berek of Rock Springs, two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral plans were not completed late today but will be in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 26, 1932 James Rafferty, Reliance, Victim Of Heart Attack Was 20-Year Service Man of Old Timers Association The entire Rock Springs community was shocked when it became known that James E. Rafferty, well known resident of Reliance, had died suddenly at his home Saturday night at 11 o'clock. He suffered an acute heart attack and died within five minutes of the first sign of illness. Mr. Rafferty had lived in Reliance for 21 years where he was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. He was a twenty year service man of the Union Pacific Coal company's Old Timers association, receiving his button at the 1931 annual reunion of Old Timers. He suffered a heart attack two years ago but it was thought that he had completely regained his health and was in excellent condition when he suffered the second and fatal attack Saturday night. Born in Kansas James E. Rafferty was born in Kansas Nov. 2, 1873. He was of Irish extraction as his parents had come to this country from Ireland. He married Miss Margaret Mason in Ogden 31 years ago. His wife and their son, Jack, survive him. He also leaves a brother, John Rafferty, and a sister, Mrs. E. Johnson, who reside in Sparks, Nev. He was a Spanish War veteran having fought with the First Wyoming Volunteer Infantry in the war with Spain in 1898-99. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services were held at the Rafferty home at Reliance Tuesday noon with Bishop J. L. Williams of the L. D. S. church officiating, and at 2:30 at the Elks Home in Rock Springs with representatives of B. P. O. Elks No. 624 holding their ritualistic service. He was a member of Rock Springs Elks. Pallbearers were Matt Medill, Clark Hamblin, Z. Portwood, A. L. Zeiher, Mike Korogi, and James McPhie. Robert Mason of Lafayette, Colo., a cousin of Mrs. Rafferty, and James B. Libby, Sr., of Cheyenne, were among those from out of the city who attended the funeral. The body was given a military escort from the Elks Home to the cemetery and taps were sounded at the graveside. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 26, 1932 Mrs. Blaz Notar Dies; Services To Be Saturday A.M. Mrs. Blaz Notar of Blairtown, aged 58 years, died in the Evanston hospital Tuesday at 2 p.m. The body was brought to Rock Springs last night and funeral arrangements have been made for Saturday at 9 a.m. Services will be held from the North Side Catholic church with Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. Mrs. Notar had been in failing health for several months. A son, Louis Notar, was killed in an airplane accident in Nevada nearly a year ago and it is thought that she never fully recovered from the shock she received at that time. The Notar family has lived in Rock Springs for the last 25 years when she and her husband came here from Austria where she was born in 1874. Before her marriage she was Miss Gertrude Hafner. She married Louis Notar in 1898 in Austria. Mrs. Notar is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Ray Larson of Rock Springs and Mrs. Lloyd Nickelson of Ft. Smith, Ark., and five grandchildren. A brother, Frank Hafner, lives in this city. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jun 1932 Old Timer Frank Eori Dies Mr. Frank Eori passed away on May 7, 1932, at the State Hospital Rock Springs. Mr. Eori was an Old Timer, having been in the employ of The Union Pacific Coal Company for twenty-two years in various capacities, entering service in 1910. Illness compelled him to quit work and he was retired on pension in November, 1931. His wife preceded him in death about one year. To mourn their loss, two children are left, Edward and Emma. The heartfelt sympathy of their many friends goes out to them in their time of sorrow. The interment took place in Mountain View Cemetery on May 12. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jun 1932 Winton Mrs. Hans Madsen was called to Denver on account of the death of her father. The community extends sympathy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 2, 1932 Services Held For Shando Berek Funeral services for Alexander “Shando” Berek, 21 years, were held Sunday at the Congregational church with Rev. O.P. Avery, pastor, officiating. The choir, with Mrs. C.K. Haines at the piano, sang Faith by Grace and My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Pallbearers selected from among Shando’s close friends, were Teno Georgis, Albert Anselmi, Albert Kolman, Pete Ferrero, Harry Orme and Jerry Girardi. Shando Berek died Thursday of a gunshot wound which he received the day previous as he was returning to Rock Springs from Green River when a .22 rifle which he carried in the front seat of the automobile that he was driving accidentally discharged. The bullet entered through the abdomen and lodged in the liver. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Joseph Biggs, who resides at No. Two, three sisters, Mrs. Yolanda Novella of Elizabethtown, N.J., Margaret and Irene Berek of Rock Springs. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 9, 1932 Pioneer Sheep Man Succumbs to Paralytic Stroke Funeral Services Will Be Held Friday for Chris Juel Chris Juel, 68 years, prominent sheep man of southwestern Wyoming and vice president of the North Side State Bank, died at the Wyoming General hospital at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday following a paralytic stroke which he suffered Friday. Mr. Juel was stricken at his ranch home at Farson while eating breakfast. Dr. J.H. Goodnough was notified of his condition by telephone and left for the ranch immediately to bring him to the Wyoming General hospital. He lapsed into a semi-conscious condition before arriving at the hospital and then gradually sunk into unconsciousness. He died without regaining consciousness. Report of Mr. Juel’s death spread rapidly throughout southwestern Wyoming where it was received with great regret for he had many friends throughout the section. Born In Norway Christopher Juel was born in Larvik, Norway, on Dec. 1, 1864, and after a thorough elementary education in the schools of his birthplace, departed the parental home in the company of his eldest brother, a ship captain, to serve an apprenticeship before the mast and finally fulfill the family desire that he locate in South America. However, Christopher felt so strongly his desire to locate in the United States that he apprenticed himself to a sailing ship for Boston, where he arrived about the year 1882, and secured employment with an old established dry good firm. He remained in Boston about one year; then went to St. Paul, Minn., and connected himself with a then nationally known dry goods establishment there. Came Here In 1887 About 1887 Mr. Juel came to Rock Springs as manager of the dry good department of the old Beckwith-Quinn company, with which firm he was connected for three or four years, leaving this firm to establish himself in the dry goods business with Louis Enderud here. After some years in this business he became superintendent of the Wyoming General hospital. During this time he became associated with Louis Enderud and A.J. Wipperman in the sheep business, which association continued for several years after which he entered the sheep business on his own behalf, establishing the present Lander Creek Land and Livestock Company, which he has since owned and operated personally. He was at all times prominent in the political affairs of Sweetwater county, having served the county as commissioner, member of the State Legislature, and chairman of the Republican party. Associated with North Side State Bank State Bank In 1912 Mr. Juel assisted in the organization and establishment of the North Side State Bank, of which he became a director and its first president. He was one of the original incorporators of the Rock Springs Fuel Company and was active in affairs of both organizations to the time of his death as vice president and director. On Jan. 28, 1896, Mr. Juel was united in marriage to Rosana O’Donnell, from which union there are left to survive him Mrs. Juel and four daughters, Marie, Alice, Margaret (Mrs. Elliott Shaw Ray), and Doris, and son, Paul. High Type Citizen Mr. Juel was a high type citizen and always stood ready at the beck and call of his community in any movement for its advancement. He was a kindly and loving husband and father, and endeared himself to all in the community by his straightforward, aggressive, sturdy and kindly nature. He was a great believer in the future of his community and of his country, and the spirit of the builder at all times waxed strong within him. The many evidences of this characteristic are the splendid permanent physical condition of his ranches and ranges and the outstanding quality of his flocks, which have become a by-word for excellency to everyone in the livestock industry. Funeral to Be Held Friday at 2:30 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Congregational church Friday, with Rev. O.P. Avery officiating. Short services will be held prior to that time at the Paul Juel home at 514 B street. John W. Hay, W.H. Gottsche, T.S. Taliaferro Jr., D.G. Thomas, Mayor P.C. Bunning, Fred M. Mills, William Jensen, Anton Jensen, Dr. E.S. Lauzer and V.J. Facinelli will be honorary pallbearers. Lon Poston of Lander, Andrew Arnott and Earle Wright of Farson, John Arambel, Robert D. Murphy, C.L. Agnew, John Lucas and Edward D. Crippa will serve as active pallbearers. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery under direction of Frank P. Rogan, mortician. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 9, 1932 Brother of Rock Springs Man Dies In Jackson Lake Arthur H. deWit of Ogden, brother of Lewis E. deWit of this city and a member of the firm of deWit Brothers, Incorporated, wholesale grocers of Ogden and Rock Springs, died in shallow water of Jackson lake at Moran Friday into which he fell while fishing along the south shore line. It is thought that as he fell he struck his head on a rock rendering him unconscious. He was dead when found. The body was brought to Rock Springs Saturday and prepared for burial by the Wildermuth Funeral Home from where it was shipped to Ogden, his home, Sunday night. It was taken from Ogden to San Jose, Calif., last night for final services and interment. Lewis deWit accompanied the body to Ogden and San Jose. Arthur Herbert deWit was born in San Jose, Calif., Sept. 9, 1887. He is survived by his wife and their son, Jerry, aged 12 years, who was with his father on the fatal business and pleasure trip into the Jackson country that ended with Mr. deWit’s death. A coroner’s jury investigated the accident and gave it as their opinion that “Arthur Herbert deWit came to his death on June 4, 1932 at about 4:30 p.m. on the south shore line of Jackson lake in Teton county, Wyoming, by means of accidental drowning, apparently caused by a fall into shallow water in which his head struck a rock rendering him unconscious.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 16, 1932 Highley Advised of Sister’s Death John Highley, 717 Ridge avenue, has been advised of the death of his sister, Mrs. James Martin, at her home in Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Martin and her husband lived in Rock Springs prior to 30 years ago when Mr. Martin was foreman at Sweetwater and No. Two mines. They left his city 30 years ago but returned four years since to visit Mr. and Mrs. Highley and their old friends. Mrs. Martin was 67 years old. With the death of his sister, Mr. Highley is the last surviving member of his father’s family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 16, 1932 Demented Woman Takes Her Life By Drinking Lye Mrs. Mary Kure, aged 36 years, wife of John Kure of Winton, died at the Wyoming General hospital at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday as a result of drinking lye with intent to commit suicide. An unbalanced mental condition is said to have been responsible for the act. Mrs. Kura drank a solution of lye water Saturday and the told her husband what she had done. He summoned help and took her immediately to the hospital for treatment but she was burned internally to such an extent that it was impossible to save her life. Mr. Kure had attended the Old Timers celebration in Rock Springs last Saturday and when he returned to his home he found that she had taken the lye solution only a few minutes before. Mr. Kure states that his wife refused to attend the reunion with him. Funeral services are announced for 10 a.m. Friday at the North Side Catholic church with Rev. Albin Gnidovec officiating. The body will be taken from the Rogan mortuary to Slovenski Dom tonight where it will remain until shortly before the funeral hour. Mrs. Kure is survived by her husband and two sons. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 16, 1932 Mrs. A.E. Davis Of Green River Dies Here Monday Mrs. A.E. Davis of Green River, age 37 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Monday following a major operation. She was the wife of A.E. Davis, train dispatcher for the Union Pacific railroad at Green River. The body was shipped form the Wildermuth Funeral home to Evanston Wednesday where the funeral services were held today. Interment will be tomorrow in Ogden. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband and two daughters, Elaine and Ruth; also several sisters and brothers. The sisters are Mrs. May Tyson of Brigham, Utah; Mrs. Emma Marsh, Evanston; Mrs. Millie Allred, Price; Mrs. Fannie Searcy, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Minnie Pead, Portland; Mrs. Ruth Jacques, Bingham. Her brothers are George Spencer, of Brigham; Charles Spencer, Randolph; Howard Spencer, Pocatello, and Owen Spencer, Salt Lake City. Before her marriage she was Lottie Spencer and was born at Randolph, Utah, September 11, 1894. --- Green River Star, Jun 17, 1932 Mrs. A. E. Davis Succumbs Monday Following Operation On Appendix Sudden and Unlooked-For Death of Popular Matron Shocks Family and Friends. Little did anyone present at the Stock Growers banquet on Wednesday evening of last week, dream, that the lady who thrilled everyone seated at that bounteous repast, with her beautiful voice in the rendition of “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” that on Monday of this week, she would answer the call of her heavenly Father to her heavenly reward. Mrs. Lottie H. Davis, beloved wife of Dispatcher A. E. Davis was taken to the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs last Thursday, where on the following day she underwent an operation for appendicitis. She failed to rally from the effects of the operation, and on last Monday morning at 11:30, with a song on her lips, she passed away from the scenes of this life, surrounded by her husband and two daughters. Mrs. Davis was one of God’s greatest handiworks, being a devoted, loving wife and mother, a true friend, and never failing to do her full share in any worthwhile endeavor to help others. She was a natural born vocalist, possessing one of the sweetest voices of untrained natural fullness, that was a God given gift, and her appearance on any program, was looked forward to by all who knew her, as the outstanding feature of the program. It is hard to realized that this wonderful voice has been hushed in death. While her death to her many friends was untimely, Mrs. Davis must have realized that the end of her earthly existence was near, as she had confided to her close friends her wishes in case of her passing away. She told them where she wished to be laid to rest, how dressed, and every detail as to her every desire, and her every wish has been carried out to the letter by the heartbroken husband. Among her requests was that the Brueggemann string quartette which played her accompaniment at the recent Stock Growers banquet, should play at her funeral service “On the Wings of Song,” and this request was carried out as requested, although the heart of each member was breaking with grief at the loss of this woman that they loved so and admired for true womanly qualities and heaven ordained gift of voice. Mrs. Davis was a faithful member of the L. D. S. Church, a devoted worker in the L. D. S. Relief Society, and has since her residence here been a valued member of the Green River Women’s Club, having served continuously on the music staff of this organization. Her life was devoted to the benefitting of others, and many recall numerous deeds of helpfulness to the less fortunate. Lottie H. Spencer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Spencer, was born in Randolph, Utah, September 11, 1894, where she spent a greater part of her childhood. She was married in Ogden, Utah on April 11, 1910 to Mr. A. E. Davis. Two daughters were born tot his union, which survive her, her parents passing away several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and daughters Elaine and Ruth, came to Green River six years ago, where Mr. Davis has been employed as dispatcher for the Union Pacific Railroad. The family are held in the highest esteem by all who came in contact with them. The body laid in state at the Wildermuth Mortuary in Rock Springs Wednesday, and many friends went from this city to view the remains of this splendid woman and friend. On Wednesday morning the body was taken to Evanston, where impressive services ere held today, conducted by Bishop Brough of that city. Following the funeral service the funeral cortege wended its way to Ogden, Utah, passing through the scenes of her early womanhood, and tenderly laid to rest in beautiful Mount Ogden, in Ogden, Utah. Thus passeth from our midst, one who is mourned with deepest grief by a host of friends drawn about her, by her ability to impart to others that uplifting influence of the better things of life, and this world has been bettered that such a woman has lived, and left the imprint of her worthwhile life, deeply engraven on their hearts and minds. She was a woman who did not enjoy the best of health during the past few years, yet there was ever on her lips song, and when the end came the last that those can remember of her existence washer voice raised in song. --- Green River Star, Jun 17, 1932 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Curtis last Saturday, but the little one’s life was short lived as she passed away soon after birth. --- Green River Star, Jun 17, 1932 Extended Illness Claims Mrs. Steve Vrettas In Greece Red Feather Inn Proprietor Shocked at Sudden News of Wife’s Death. Steve Vrettas, proprietor of the Red Feather Café of this city, left March 1, 1930 with the large delegation of Ahepians of America, to attend the convention held in his native land, happy in the thought of a visit with home folks and to meet the girl, who was to become his bride. The marriage ceremony was performed in Greece in August, he returning to America and Green River shortly after with his charming bride. The young wife, who appeared in the best of health, soon after reaching America, saw that she could not become acclimated to the climate of America, her health becoming quite poorly. In an endeavor to regain her health, Mr. Verttas sent her back to Greece, where her health seemed to improve and only last week received a latter in which it stated that she was greatly improved, however, last Saturday morning, a cablegram was received by him stating that his wife had passed away Friday. This was a great shock to the hopeful husband, which completely unnerved him, as he had undaunted faith in her ultimate recovery. The young woman while only here a few short months, made many friends, who deeply mourn her untimely death. To the husband, who had such high hopes of again being joined with his life partner in a happy home in his adopted country, the heartfelt sympathy of his host of friends goes out to him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 23, 1932 Green River Woman Dies At Hospital Mrs. James Kourbelef of Green River died at the Wyoming General hospital at 10:30 a.m. Thursday following the birth of a son Monday. She was 20 years old. The child is living. Funeral arrangements will be in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 30, 1932 Called To Butte Because of Death Of Son-In-Law Mrs. William H. Davis and daughter, Elizabeth, of 815 Young avenue, have returned from Butte, Mont., to where they were called because of the death of William H. Newell, son-in-law of Mrs. Davis. Mr. Newell was the husband of Jennie Davis Newell, former Rock Springs girl. He died of pneumonia following a five-day illness. He was 46 years old and a native of Sommerset, Ky., where his father still lives although he spent the greater part of his life in Butte. He is survived by his wife and their two daughters, Margaret and Beverly. Mrs. Davis and her daughter returned here by way of Yellowstone Park and report having encountered much snow in the section of the park through which they traveled. --- Green River Star, Jun 24, 1932 Mother of Coach Melchar Claimed Sunday Morning Death Comes Suddenly Following Brief Illness; Burial In Missouri. Once again the home of Coach B. L. Melchar has been clouded with the hand of death, when on last Sunday morning, his mother was called from the family circle, after a short illness of bronchial pneumonia. Only last July, while on their visit during the summer vacation, to his wife’s home in Missouri, his life’s partner was taken by death, leaving two small children without the guiding hand of a mother. When he returned to assume his school duties here he was accompanied by his mother and sister, Irene, who were making a home for him and his little ones. However, sorrow again enters the life of his children by the passing of their beloved grandmother. Mrs. Clara Melchar was born in Torquay, England and was 66 years, 3 months and five days old, when death claimed her last Sunday. Fifty years of her life have been spent in the United States. Her husband, James Melchar, preceded her in death several years ago. The remains were prepared for shipment and sent to her old home in Tarkio, Missouri, where they will be laid to rest in the family lot. The entire community joins in extending sympathy to this home which has surely suffered much sorrow in the loss of loved ones. --- Green River Star, Jun 24, 1932 RETURNED YESTERDAY FROM SAD ERRAND A. E. Davis and daughters, Miss Elaine and Ruth, returned yesterday from Evanston, where they went last Friday on the sad errand of laying to rest their wife and mother, Mrs. A. E. Davis. They were accompanied home by a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Stanley W. Jackques, of Utah, who with her son, Spencer, will visit for a time at the Davis home. --- Green River Star, Jun 24, 1932 Mrs. Jim Kourbelas Suddenly Expires at R. S. Succumbs Thursday of Complications Following Child Birth. A little over two years ago Jim Kourbelas took unto himself a life partner, Miss Sophina Stathis, the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stathis of Farmington, Utah, and the future looked most promising for these two people, who were so happy in their great love and devotion to one another, life indeed seemed very sweet to them. On Sunday morning this young wife brought greater joy to her husband, by presenting him with a fine son, and their joy knew no bounds, she happy in the realization of mother hood, and he all smiles with the knowledge that another tie to bind them much closer, had been a gift from God. The little one which was to mean so much to these young hearts, now is motherless, as the young wife failed to recover from the effects of motherhood, and yesterday morning passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs. This was a crushing blow to the husband and parents of this splendid young woman, and deepest grief enters their hearts, that only time can dispel. This publication joins with the host of sorrowing friends in extending our sincere sympathy. Funeral services will be held Sunday from St. John’s Episcopal church, at 2:00 o’clock p.m. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 30, 1932 Sister-In-Law of Pioneer Local Man Dies In Montana It has been learned here that Mrs. Diana McDermott, a sister-in-law of the late James McDermott, early day resident of Rock Springs, died recently at her home in Helena, Mont. She was the widow of Joseph B. McDermott, who was a brother of the Rock Springs merchant whose name still distinguishes one of the city’s oldest stores, now owned by Parley Draney. Both Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDermott were in Rock Spring sin 1924 at the time that James McDermott was killed and Mr. McDermott was a frequent visitor to the city following that time until his death in Helena 18 months ago. Mrs. McDermott was stricken ill two years ago after she came to Rock Springs to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law and remained a semi-invalid until her death. Heart complications caused her ill health. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George W. Padbury Jr., and Miss Gwendolyn McDermott of Helena, and Mrs. Kathleen Ryan of Minneapolis. She was 66 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 30, 1932 Cancer Claims Life of Pioneer Local Woman Funeral Services For Mrs. J. Schlachter Tomorrow Mrs. John Schlachter, 67, died at her home at 432 Walnut street at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Death was due to cancer from which she suffered for eight months. Mrs. Schlachter, German-born, was a resident of Rock Springs for 25 years, making her home here since arriving with her husband and family from Pennsylvania. Her native home was in north Germany where she was born Jan. 5, 1865. In early womanhood she came with a sister to this country and located in Pittsburg. Her maiden name was Viola Van Kaiser. She married John Schlachter in Pittsburg in 1890. Friends of the family have known for several months that Ms. Schlachter’s condition was serious and that little hope was held for her recovery. She underwent a major operation last New Year’s Eve which is thought to have prolonged her life several months. Within the last nine years Mrs. Schlachter suffered the loss of two children, the shocks from which those who knew her intimately were aware that she never fully recovered. First was the death of a daughter, Elsie, and then the death of a son, John Schlachter. Her Survivors She is survived by her husband, one son, Joseph Schlachter, and two daughters, Viola and Olga, and five grandchildren, all of Rock Springs. All members of her father’s family died before her including the sister with whom she came in this country years ago. Funeral will Be Friday at Ten a.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the South Side Catholic church, with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. The body was taken from the Rogan mortuary to the Schlachter home at 2 p.m. today where it will remain until the funeral hour. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1932 May Accidents JOE MARUSHACK—Inside Laborer—Rock Springs No. 8 Mine. Fatal. Contusion of pelvis and abdomen with internal hemorrhage and severe shock. Joe, along with two other men, was picking cap rock out of a scraper way, the rock having been dragged down the pitch from farther up the face. They were working in a place that all considered safe when a large piece of rock, weighing approximately 2 tons, fell from the roof, breaking two cross bars and falling on Joe, injuring him so severely that he died two days later. To many this accident seemed unavoidable, but the fact remains that with more careful supervision and less “chance taking” these fatalities can be eliminated. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1932 Demise of George F. Wilde George F. Wilde passed away at Salt Lake City on May 23, after a long illness, leaving to mourn his loss a wife, three daughters, five sons, and 49 grandchildren. The funeral was held at his old home in Coalville, Utah, on May 25, 1932, with interment in the City Cemetery there, and the large turnout thereat signified the esteem in which he was held in the community. Mr. Wilde was born at Coalville, November 26, 1869, and began to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as a section laborer there in 1883, remaining in that capacity until 1895, when he moved to Rock Springs, engaging with the Coal Company as a miner. He stayed there only one year, and returned to his old job as section laborer for the Railroad, in which employment he remained for the three years following. He then entered the employ of the Central Pacific Coal Company at Almy, coming back to the Union Pacific fold again in 1901 at Cumberland, where he remained continuously until March, 1930, when, through failing health, he was compelled to quit, his last occupation being temporary foreman and shot firer. After practically 44 years continuous service with Union Pacific interests, he was retired on a pension. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1932 Obituary Mr. James E. Rafferty, Fire Boss, at Reliance Mine, died suddenly Saturday P.M., May 21, 1932. To mourn his loss, he leaves a wife and grown son. Mr. Rafferty entered the employ of the company at Reliance in 1911, and had been in continuous service there during that period. He was a devout member of the L.D.S. church, and Bishop J. I. Williams had charge of the funeral rites, interment at Mountain View Cemetery on May 24, the officers of the Elks performing their ritual in their lodge room. He also was a participant in the Spanish - American War, and their brief service was held at the grave. It will be recalled that Mr. Rafferty was a power for safety in the Mines, and in April, 1931, was presented with a gold watch and chain for outstanding work in that line. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved family in their time of sorrow. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1932 Rock Springs Mr. B.H. Manning was called to Magna, Utah, by the death of his father, Harry Manning. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1932 Reliance Mr. James Sterling was called to Canon City, Colorado, by the death of his uncle, Mr. William Sterling. Mr. Sterling was accompanied to Canon City by his aunt, Mrs. J. Baird, of Winton. The community extends its sympathy to Mr. Sterling. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Jul 1932 Reliance The community extends its sympathy to Mrs. James Rafferty and son, Jack, in the death of Mr. Rafferty. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 7, 1932 MAN MURDERED ON K STREET ON MONDAY NIGHT Noise of Firecrackers Aids Killer to Commit Crime George Staproulakis, 40-year-old Greek of Superior, was found at 10 o’clock Monday evening in front of the OK Bar on K street in a pool of blood with a bullet hole through him. He died shortly after being removed to the hospital without regaining consciousness. Mike Zinwdikas, of Superior, was arrested at his home by Deputy Sheriff George Harris at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning and is being held in jail here while officers are attempting to fix responsibility for the crime on him. Mike Kaparos, of Rock Springs, was arrested s an accomplice and is being held in the county jail at Green River. The killer chose an opportune time, with firecrackers being exploded all around, to do the shooting. Staproulakis was standing alongside a power line pole and fell into the gutter. Although the street was lined with people, little notice was taken of him at first as he was believed to be a drunken celebrator. Only one shot was fired. That entered the dead man’s chin and came out his back between the shoulders. The bullet deflected and went through a plate glass window of the North Side café, across the street, where it was found. One empty .30 calibre Leuger shell was picked up on the sidewalk a few feet from where Staproulakis fell. No one witnessed the shooting and officers were without a clue, except for the exploded shell and load, until two boys a few hours later told that they had seen two men run behind buildings on K street and into a house. Investigation revealed that Zinwdikas and Kaparros had stopped at the house named and arrests followed. Zinwdikas had a .30 calibre Leuger in his possession when arrested, officers stated. A quarrel that arose during a Greek gambling game is believed by officers to have been the motive for the crime. Staproulakis had been a resident of Superior and Rock Springs for a number of years. He was single and is survived by one brother, Stratis Staproulakis, who will arrive here tonight from Venice, Calif., to make funeral arrangements. The body is being held at the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 7, 1932 Mother of Local Men Dies at Her Home in Idaho Walter Keith was advised today of the death of his mother, Mrs. E.T. Keith, at her home last night in Payette, Idaho. She was 78 years old and is survived by three sons and three daughters. Her husband died a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Keith who are spending the summer in Payette were with Mrs. Keith at the time of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 7, 1932 Funeral Services For Resident of Superior Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Knudsen, 53, of Superior, were held at the Congregational church here Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. O.P. Avery, minister of the church officiated. Mrs. Knudsen died suddenly at her home Friday after a short illness due to heart trouble. A quartette, comprised of Mrs. Allen Stein, Mrs. William R. Marshall, Miss Mary Morton and Jack McLeod, with Miss Alice Marshall at the piano, sang “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” and Charles Crofts sang “One Sweetly Solemn Thought.” Pallbearers were Fred Wall of Superior, William Alentus, Hjalmer Carlson, Axcel Johnson, Pete Davidson and Emil Berquist. Many of the friends of the family attended the services and there were many floral tributes which bespoke the esteem in which Mrs. Knudsen was held in the community. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Mrs. Knudsen is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. John Melonas, and three sons, Paul, Alfred and Emil, and three grandchildren, all of Superior. She had lived there 18 years where she was well known. She was born in Sweden in 1878 and came to this country when 20 years old. Two years later she married Thomas Knudsen in Minnesota. Her maiden name was Anna Oliva. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 14, 1932 Funeral for Man Murdered July 4 Was Tuesday P.M. Funeral services for George Staproulakis, 51-year-old Greek who was found dead on K street the night of July Fourth were held Tuesday at the Greek Orthodox church on N street. The services ere attended by two brothers of the deceased. They were Stratis Staproulakis of Venice, Calif., and J. Staproulakis of New York City. Rev. A. Antonoupolis officiated. George Betrakis, James Daskalakis, Steve Tatyakis, Harry Riss, George Bartsulis and Andro Bertos acted as pallbearers. Staproulakis was found with a gunshot wound through his neck and back, in front of the OK Bar on K street and died without regaining consciousness. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 14, 1932 Sister of Local Woman Dies in Jugoslavian Home Mrs. Frank Kershisnik Sr., has been advised that her eldest sister, Mrs. Maria Perko, died at her home in Poljane, Jugoslavia, on June 29. Other sisters living in Rock Springs are Mrs. Cecelia Ferlic and Mrs. Katherine Jelovsek. Mrs. Ferlic is the only one of the three sisters who have seen Mrs. Perko for a number of years. She visited her family in Jugoslavia last year. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 14, 1932 Resident of City 51 Years Dies; Funeral Tuesday Mrs. Eliza Freeman, 67, First Came Here In 1881 Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Freeman, 67, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the L.D.S. church with A.N. Miller, first counselor, officiating. Mrs. Freeman, who was a resident of Rock Springs for 51 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eliga Daniels, 313 Barracks, Saturday following a ten-day illness due to complications. She had been in declining health for several years. Mrs. Freeman was a pioneer resident of southwestern Wyoming, coming with her parents to Almy in 1880 and then to Rock Springs in 1881. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Syme, early day residents of the city, who are buried in Mountain View cemetery. Her parents’ entry with their children into the Rock Springs community predated the Chinese riot of ’85. She was born in Scotland November, 24, 1864. At intervals she had lived at Cumberland and Fronter. In her early womanhood she married Peter Robertson in Rock Springs and to this union were born three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive her with the exception of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Overy Jr., who died seven years ago. The others are William S. Robertson of Reliance, Mrs. Eliga Daniels, Rock Springs; James Robertson, of Fairview, Utah and Peter Robertson of Pomona, Calif. Her second marriage was to John Freeman, which took place in Rock Springs 37 years ago. Mr. Freeman died here December 24, 1914. Three daughters and two sons were born of the second marriage, but one son and one daughter preceded her in death. Those surviving are David M. Freeman of Reliance; Mrs. Dowl Shrum, of Jackson and Mrs. W.E. Bell, of Dines. Twenty-five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Mrs. Freeman is survived also by four brothers and four sisters. The brothers are George Syme of Logan, Utah; Jams Syme of Lyman, William Syme of Great Falls, Mont., and Robert Syme of Rock Springs. The sisters are Mrs. Jessie Little of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Margaret James of Rock Springs, Mrs. Anna Wyatt of Burley, Idaho and Mrs. Jane Rollins of Lyman. Many friends, including a number of old timers of Rock Springs attended the funeral Tuesday. The pallbearers included three grandsons, Clayton and Murlyn Robertson of Reliance and Eliga Daniels Jr., Rock Springs; and Alex Spence, Jack Korogi and Harold Korogi of Reliance. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary and was in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 14, 1932 Mrs. Ane Nerheim Dies Today After A Short Illness Mrs. Rasmus Nerheim of 202 M street, 52, died at the Wyoming General hospital shortly after noon today. Death was due to complications. She was stricken three weeks ago and since Saturday had been seriously ill. Mrs. Nerheim, with her husband and their two children, returned to Rock Springs in April after an absence of 24 years. She first came here in 1902 and remained until 1908, when because of her son’s illness she returned to Norway. Mr. Nerheim remained here until 1911, when he joined his family at Molde on the west coast of Norway where they lived on their farm until early this year, when they sailed for America. Mrs. Nerheim’s maiden name was Ane Sylte and she married Mr. Nerheim in Leaville, Colo., in 1902, shortly before coming to Rock Springs that same year. She was born in Norway on November 17, 1879. She is survived by her husband and two children, Knute and Sigrid, who were born in Rock Springs. Also she leaves one brother and two sisters who reside in Norway. Funeral arrangements were not completed late this afternoon, but partial plans were to hold services Sunday at 2 p.m. in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 14, 1932 Workmen Uncover Old-Time Casket On No. One Hill A portion of an iron casket that may contain the remains of one of the first settlers of Rock Springs was exposed this afternoon by workmen laying a waterline to the new high school building. The casket is buried about twelve feet beneath the present level of H street near the Martin Besso home. Coroner Frank R. Rogan, who was called, declared that inasmuch as the casket does not interfere with the water main, there was no necessity to remove it. The ground where it was found is the site of the first cemetery in Rock Springs. When Mountain View cemetery was started about 10 years ago, all caskets that could be found were dug up and transferred to new plots. It is believed that the grave opened today was one that could not be found when the transfer was made. Coroner Rogan said he could only speculate as to the age of the casket and can find no record of interment. It is possible he said, that early day residents may be able to identify the grave and give its history. --- Green River Star, Jul 15, 1932 Death of Jean MacLaughlin Is Received Here Expires In New Jersey Sanitarium Early Friday of Last Week. The intelligence was received in Green River the past week, that Miss Jean MacLaughlin, aged 22, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. James MacLaughlin, of Evanston, had passed away at 5:35 last Friday morning in a sanitarium in New Jersey. Miss MacLaughlin resided in Green River for several years, as her father before being transferred to Evanston, was rector of the local Episcopal church, she was employed in the Union Pacific offices, as a telephone operator here. The passing of this splendid young lady will be deeply mourned by her many acquaintances here. Interment is to be held in New Jersey, so The Star has been informed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 21, 1932 Greeks Held On Murder Charge Mike Zinwdikas of Superior, and Mike Kaparos of Rock Springs, were arraigned before Justice David G. Thomas last Friday morning on charges of first degree murder filed by County Attorney Walter Muir. They were accused of killing George Staproulakis in this city on July 4. The evidence against them was deemed sufficient to hold them for trial before the fall term of the district court which opens in Green River Nov. 14. They were ordered held in jail without bond. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 21, 1932 AGED WOMAN KILLED WHEN AUTOS CRASH Husband’s Leg Broken; Three Escape Serious Injury Mrs. David M. Ard, 75, of 127 South Union avenue, Pueblo, Colo., died at Wyoming General hospital here yesterday morning shortly after being received for treatments for injuries received in an automobile accident that occurred at 9:00 o’clock on the highway near Wamsutter. Her husband, David M. Ard, who was riding in the car with her, is in the hospital here suffering from a broken leg, shock and bruises. Attending physicians predict his recovery but believe he will be confined to his bed for six or eight weeks. Mrs. Ard was brought to the hospital by Edwin E. Mussel, of Santa Maria, Calif., who came along shortly after the accident. Mrs. W.T. McClintick, 213 Missouri avenue, Peoria, Ill., another victim of the accident, was treated for lacerations about her face, but has been released from the hospital. Mr. McClintick and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lowes, also of Peoria, escaped unhurt. The accident occurred when the cars carrying Mr. and Mrs. Ard and the Illinois peple sideswiped. Mr. and Mrs. Ard were driving east while the McClintick car was traveling west. Mrs. Ard and Mrs. McClintick, who were driving the cars according to reports received here, became confused and drove their cars together. Coroner Frank P. Rogan, after making an investigation, declared the accident was unavoidable and no inquest will be held. Mrs. Elsie Mapes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ard, will arrive here tonight from Pueblo, Colo., to take her mother’s body home for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 21, 1932 Supreme Court Says Sheridan Slayer Must Die CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 21.—(AP)—James H. Best, 53, must die on the gallows Sept. 23 for slaying T. Elliott Shores, Sheridan filling station operator, the state supreme court ruled today. The action denies a request for retrial and affirmed the decision of the district court which affirmed the death penalty. Appeal was made on alleged “Inflammatory remarks” made by the prosecution during the trial. Shore was shot during a filling station robbery. T. Elliott Shores was a brother-in-law of a former well known Rock Springs woman, Eva Smith Shores, wife of Everett E. Shores, of Sheridan. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 21, 1932 Card of Thanks NERHEIM I wish to express my sincere thanks to my friends for their kindness and assistance during the illness and at the death of my beloved wife. I am also grateful to all those who sent flowers. ROBERT NERHEIM --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 21, 1932 Funeral Services For Mrs. Nerheim Were Held Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. Rasmus Nerheim, 52, were held at 2 p.m. at Rogan’s mortuary Sunday. Rev. O.P. Avery of the Congregational church officiated with a quartette comprised of Mrs. W.R. Marshall, Mrs. Allen Stein, Mrs. James MacGregor, and Miss Mary Morton, with Miss Alice Marshall at the piano, singing “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “Abide With Me.” Clarence Linden, Sam Sorensen, Elmer Moffitt, Roy Sather, Edward Wilson and Andrew Hamilton were pallbearers. Mrs. Nerheim returned with her husband to Rock Springs in April after residing for 24 years in Norway, native home of the family. They first came here in 1902 and she remained until 1908 when she returned to Norway because of her son’s ill health. She left a son, Knute, and a daughter, Sigrid. Both were born in this city, but neither of them returned with their parents when Mr. and Mrs. Nerheim came back three months ago. Mrs. Nerheim was stricken ill early in July, but it was only the last few days of her illness that her condition became hopeless. She died Thursday. Since their return Mr. and Mrs. Nerheim have lived at the Gust Linden home on M street. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 21, 1932 Mal. Campbell, Sheriff, Dies at Casper Today CASPER, Wyo., July 21.—(AP)—Malcolm Campbell, the sheriff, died early today following a paralytic stroke. He was 93 years of age. The pioneer peace officer came to Wyoming in 1867, going to Fort Fetterman where he became deputy sheriff. His many adventures were recently published in a book. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 28, 1932 Funeral Services Reliance Woman Held Here Today Funeral services for Mrs. Constante Caresia of Reliance, were held at the Rogan mortuary at 2 p.m. today with Rev. John R. George of the Baptist church officiating. Mrs. Caresia, 26, died at the Lincoln County Miners hospital in Kemmerer Saturday following the birth of a son. The child is living and is being cared for by Mrs. Caresia’s sister, Mrs. Jacqueline Brown, of Kemmerer. Two other sons, one 7 and the other 5, survive. Mr. and Mrs. Caresia have lived in Reliance for eight years and are well known throughout the Rock Springs section. Before her marriage she was Victoria Crump and was a native of Oklahoma. Besides her husband and children, her parents, three sisters, and three brothers survive her. Mrs. Brown is the only one of her father’s family living in this district. Many friends of the family from Reliance and other points near Rock Springs attended the services today. Pallbearers were Louis Planker, Peter Broseghini, Amedio Dorigatti, of Rock Springs; Joe Cologna, Clemente Anselmi, and Attilio Ruffini, of Reliance. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 28, 1932 Accident Victim Taken to Colorado Home For Burial Funeral services for Mrs. David M. Ard of Pueblo, Colo., who died at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday, July 20, of injuries received in an automobile accident near Wamsutter that day, were held in Pueblo Tuesday. The body was shipped there from the Rogan mortuary Saturday night. Mr. Ard who sustained a badly broken leg in the accident that resulted in the death of Mrs. Ard is remaining a patient at the hospital here as he is unable to travel. Mrs. Ard was 78 yeas old and a native of Missouri. She is survived by her husband and 11 children. The accident occurred when two cars sideswiped on the Lincoln highway near Wamsutter. The Ards were traveling east and the other car, bearing an Illinois license, was traveling west. The westbound car carried Mr. and Mrs. W.T. McClintick and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lowes of Peoria, Ill. Mrs. McClintick and Mrs. Lowes were both badly shaken up and bruised in the collision. All parties came to Rock Springs following the accident and the Illinois party returned to their homes from this point instead of continuing on to California. --- Green River Star, Jul 29, 1932 Nephew’s Death Calls John Hutton to Wash. John Hutton received the sad telegraphic information Thursday morning that the oldest son of his brother, Andrew Hutton, had passed away in Spokane, Wash. The young man was the only son, and as soon as he had received the sad news left accompanied by Kenneth Peters to attend the last sad rites of the nephew, Norman Hutton. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 4, 1932 Anton Pimentel, 59, Dies; Funeral Services Friday Anton Pimentel, 59, rancher of the Rock Springs section, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday. He had been kicked by a horse at his ranch 20 miles south of this city Tuesday and was brought into the hospital here that day. Mr. Pimentel had been in failing health for several years and it is said that he was suffering from complications which hastened his death. His family resides at 828 Rhode Island avenue where he has spent much of his time during the last several months. Mr. Pimentel came into this country during the ‘90s from Portugal where he was born Jan. 9, 1873. For several years he was employed by different sheepmen of the district and then 16 years ago purchased the Blair ranch from the late Archie Blair which is located south of Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife and two step-children. Funeral services will be held at ten a.m. Friday at the South Side 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, Aug 4, 1932 Man Whose Father Helped Build U.P. Dies; Resided Here Funeral services for George Brown, 67, who was one of the first white children born in Sweetwater county, were held Monday at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. John R. George of the Baptist church officiating. Mr. Brown died at the Valley House, where he made his home, Saturday after an illness of two months due to complications. He was born at Hallville, 40 miles east of Rock Springs between Point of Rocks and Black Buttes on the Union Pacific which was a camp on the railroad which was under construction through Wyoming at that time. His father was Joseph Brown, a Civil war veteran, who was in the employ of the railroad at various points as it was being built. A sister of Mr. Brown, Mrs. Jesse James, who died in California in 1926, was said to be the first white child born in this county. He spent his entire life residing in Sweetwater county. Mr. Brown was the last of his father’s family to survive. Two other sisters preceded him in death, Mrs. E.A. Timberlake in 1908, and Miss Elizabeth Brown in 1904. These sisters are buried in Mountain View cemetery but his father lies in an Old Soldiers’ graveyard in Ohio. George Brown was one of Wyoming’s pioneer cowpunchers and in later years was employed by flock masters of this section of the state as a herder. A brother-in-law, E.A. Timberlake, with whom he was closely associated in later years, survives. Joseph Davenport, William Zollar, Charles Teters, William Griffiths, William Williams and David Jones acted as pallbearers. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 4, 1932 QUARREL OVER POLITICS FATAL TO LOCAL NEGRO Democratic Majority Is Reduced In Rock Springs There is one Democrat less in Rock Springs because Larry T. Williams, Jr., 26, too ardently espoused the cause of Franklin D. Roosevelt. In an argument over who would be the next president, Alex Johnson, Hoover supporter, whipped out a gun and shot Williams in the chest, the bullet ranging downward to the bladder. Williams died in the Wyoming General hospital at 1:35 Tuesday morning and Johnson is held in the county jail awaiting the filing of murder charges. Both are colored. The argument and shooting took place in Johnson’s home on Fifth street Monday noon. Williams was born in Pittsburgh, Kansas, and was unmarried. His father resides at Dines. Funeral services were held at three o’clock this afternoon from the Rogan mortuary, with Rev. John R. George of the Baptist church officiating. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 4, 1932 Card of Thanks BROWN I wish to thank all the old time friends of George Brown who extended many courtesies during his illness and at his death. E.A. TIMBERLAKE --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 4, 1932 Superior Woman Dies; Funeral Will Be Saturday Mrs. Paul Dugas, 51, Lived In District Several Years Friends of the Paul Dugas family of Superior, were shocked immeasurably when they learned that Mrs. Dugas had died suddenly at the Wyoming General hospital here Monday following a major operation. It was thought that she was on the way to recovery when she suffered an acute heart attack and died without warning. The Dugas family is well known in Superior where Mr. and Mrs. Dugas have been residents for several years. She was 51 years old. Mr. Dugas is a miner in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. Mrs. Dugas was born in Austria March 11, 1881 and before her marriage to Mr. Dugas she was Miss Mary Kachir. Her husband, two sons, and nine daughters, all of Superior, survive her. They are Paul, William, Josephine, Helen, Louise, Emma, and Elizabeth Dugas; Mrs. Amelia Pecolar, Mrs. Steve Yedinak, Mrs. Louis Kladianos, and Mrs. Joseph Yrogoyen. One daughter, Mrs. Steve Yedinak, and family only recently left Superior for points in Washington. Mrs. Dugas was known to be an advocate of the American principle of education and was making every effort to educate her children beyond the limit required of all residents of the state. Several of them either have received or are receiving their high school education in the Superior schools. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the South Side Catholic church. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 4, 1932 Funeral Services For M. Knezvich Funeral services for Marko Knezvich, 56, of Superior, were held at the South Side Catholic church Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Many friends of the Knezvich family from Superior and the entire Rock Springs district, including several from Kemmerer, attended. Pete Culjat of Council Bluffs, Iowa, a nephew, came for the services. Mr. Knezvich, who was a brother of Mrs. Joseph Sikich of this city, died at the Wyoming General hospital Friday following a prolonged illness caused by cancer. He was a member of the Union Pacific Coal Company’s Old Timers association and had lived at Superior for the last 20 years. He was born in Croatia and was a member of the Superior Croatian lodge No. 906 and United Mine Workers of America, Local No. 2616. The body was taken from the Rogan mortuary to the Joseph Santich home at 1214 Tenth street Monday where it remained until the funeral hour. Mrs. Santich is a niece of Mr. Knezvich. Members of two organizations with which he was affiliated officiated in services at the graveside. Pallbearers were selected from the Croatian Society. Mr. Knezvich is survived by his wife, three sons, Marion, Peter and Tony; and four daughters, Mary, Helen, Josephine, and Anna, all of Superior. Another sister resides in Europe. --- Green River Star, Aug 5, 1932 Wounds Inflicted By Father Fatal to Blairtown Man Frank Tuseck Succumbs to Wounds on Wednesday; Father Is Held. Frank Tuseck, 29, of Blairtown succumbed at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs Wednesday evening to gun-shot wounds inflicted, according to his statement, by his father, Tom Tuseck. The shooting took place at Blairtown early on the morning of July 9, when the father is alleged to have shot the son and then left him to die. The young man was discovered shortly after daybreak and taken to the hospital. Altho his condition was serious when found hope for his recovery was held at different times since then. The senior Tuseck has been in jail pending the outcome of the shooting, and it is now believed murder charges will be filed against him by County Attorney, W. A. Muir. It is not known the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy which motivated the father to commit the act. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 12 Year Old Son of Frank Wood Dies Suddenly Monday George Wood, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood of 721 Connecticut avenue, died at the Wyoming General hospital at 10:40 p.m. Monday. Death was caused by heart complications following an appendectomy. George was attacked suddenly early Monday with appendicitis after he had spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents and younger brother and sister on an outing trip into the Pinedale country. Until that time he apparently had been in his usual good health. His condition became such that late Monday night the attending physician decided to perform an emergency appendectomy and he was rushed to the hospital. Heart complications developed immediately following the operation. The Wood family has lived in Rock Springs for the last four years where Mr. Wood is a carpenter. They came her from Casper at that time. George William Wood was born in Casper in November 1919. Since coming here with his parents he had been a student in Yellowstone school where last year he was promoted into the eighth grade. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Frank, 7, and one sister, Emma K., 9; also both his maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Huff of Casper, and Mr. and Mrs. William Wood of Los Angeles, who, with the exception of Mrs. William Wood, came to Rock Springs on learning of his death. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the Rogan mortuary followed by interment in Mountain View cemetery. Rev. Hubert Webster of the Methodist church officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 Funeral Services For Frank Tuseck Held Saturday Funeral services for Frank Tuseck of Blairtown, whose death is said to have resulted from gunshot wounds inflicted by his father, Tom Tuseck, were attended by many friends, acquaintances, countrymen, and fellow lodge members, at the North Side Catholic church Saturday at 8 a.m. Tuseck died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday night. His father is alleged to have shot him early in the morning of July 9 and then left him alongside the Union Pacific railroad tracks there to die, according to statements made by young Tuseck, who was found shortly after daybreak by neighbors. Jack Oblock, Jerry Notar, Anton Yugovich, Frank Stefis, Marko Sikich, and Anton Jelovchan acted as pallbearers. Interment was in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 Greeley Man Is Killed Near Here Vernon Church, 49, a printer working on the Greeley Tribune, was killed instantly near Wamsutter Saturday shortly before noon when the car in which he was traveling and which his wife was driving turned over on the Lincoln highway. Mrs. Church and their daughter, Charlotte, 11 and Mrs. Jessie Smith, also of Greeley, who were the other occupants of the car, received injuries and were taken to the hospital in Rawlins. Coroner Frank P. Rogan was called to the scene of the accident and brought the body to Rock Springs. It was shipped from the Rogan mortuary to Greeley Sunday night. Mrs. Church and her daughter were unable to accompany the body to Greeley. Mr. Church was a member of the Greeley Knights of Pythias. After investigating the tragedy and interviewing other members of the party Mr. Rogan came to the conclusion that the accident occurred because of too fast driving. The party was en route to Los Angeles from Greeley for Mr. Church’s annual vacation. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 California Man Killed In Auto Crash Yesterday One Hitch-hiker Hurt and Two Others Escape Nathan H. Cooper, 24, care of Mrs. P. Cooper, 272 10th avenue, San Francisco, Calif., was fatally hurt when his car was overturned by loose material in a road under construction near Point of Rocks about two o’clock yesterday afternoon and died ten minutes later. Too much speed and disregard for warning signs is given and the cause of the accident. Cooper was driving a Buick roadster. With him were Maxine Shelton, 20, Hill City, Kan., Madge Baskins, 18, Formosa, Kan., and Harold Bullivant, 20, of 28 Dove street, Albany, N.Y., all hitchhikers. The Shelton girl was hurt, but not seriously, as was revealed after she was brought to Wyoming General hospital here. The other two escaped uninjured. Young Cooper was returning to his home in California and picked up the three hikers. The two girls were riding in the seat with him and Bullivant was in the rumble seat. Cooper’s body is being held at the Rogan mortuary pending instructions from relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 Former Resident Commits Suicide In Milan, Missouri A belated report of the death of Mrs. M.E. Dains of Milan, Mo., formerly of Rock Springs has been received here. Her death occurred in Milan in June and was caused by poison which she had taken three weeks previous with suicidal intent. It was stated in a Milan newspaper that she took bichloride tablets during a period of despondency believed to have been caused by the death of a child several years ago. The child died in Rock Springs at the time Mr. Dains was operating a shoe store where the Central Barber shop on North Front is now located. The Dains family resided in the rear of the store and at the time of the child’s death Mrs. Dains was quarantined to her apartment caring for several children who were afflicted with a contagious disease prevalent in the community at the time. They left Rock Springs four years ago. Mrs. Dains was buried in Kirksville, Mo. She is survived by her husband, two sons and a sister. Mr. Dains is operating a shoe store in Milan. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 Coroner’s Jury Charges Johnson Killed Williams A coroner’s jury investigating the death of Larry T. Williams Jr., Wednesday night at the city hall brought in a verdict charging Lester Johnson with his death. The complete verdict was: “Larry T. Williams Jr., came to his death by gunshot wounds inflicted by Lester Johnson on the first day of August, 1932, using a 32 calibre special gun.” The jury was comprised of Jack Travis, James Arthur, and John R. Stevens. County Attorney Walter A. Muir stated today that a complaint will be filed against Johnson shortly and a preliminary hearing set for trial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 Rites For Superior Woman Held Sunday Funeral service for Mrs. Paul Dugas of Superior were held at the South Side Catholic church Saturday at 10 a.m. with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating. Many friends of the Dugas family from Rock Springs and Superior attended. Mrs. Dugas died suddenly here Monday of last week following a major operation. The suddenness of her death was a shock to her many friends as it was thought that she was recovering nicely. Pallbearers were old time friends of the family and were Andrew Tarns, Albert Sabo Sr., Mike Zupp, Steve Wataha, Mike Matchika and John Ribovich, all of Rock Springs. Mrs. Dugas is survived by her husband, two sons and nine daughters, all of Superior. Mr. Dugas was a miner in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company and the family has lived at Superior for the last 20 years. She was 51 years old and a native of Austria. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Saint Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 11, 1932 Green River Man Died Here Today James Cassidy, 85, of Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital here today. He was brought to Rock Springs Monday suffering with injuries sustained in a fall recently. Mr. Cassidy had lived in Green River for several years. He was born in England and is survived by a brother who lives in Australia and is said to be 102 years old. The body is to be taken from the Wildermuth Funeral Home tonight to Green River for interment. --- Green River Star, Aug 12, 1932 DEATH TAKES “JIM” CASSIDY AS RESULT OF FALL INJURIES Old Timer Is Claimed Thursday; Figured In Early History James Cassidy, a well known character of Green River, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital last Thursday morning, his death being caused from injuries received from a fall that he suffered a few days ago. Mr. Cassidy was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, December 16, 1849, coming to America when he was an infant and residing with his parents at Boone County, Iowa until eight years of age, when he ran away, and since that time has been on his own resources. He was for some time after reaching manhood’s estate engaged in the carriage and wagon business. He was a freighter in the early days and handled the lines over mule teams during the frontier struggles of the early settlers. He served in the U.S. Navy, and in an engagement with the Indians had his discharge papers destroyed, which eliminated him from receiving a pension in his declining years. He was of that kind, lovable disposition that every child that knew him called him Uncle Jim, and many a little heart trilled with joy, when he received his check, as he always had candy for his many little friends. The funeral services will be held in Green River Saturday afternoon, at this writing the hour had not been decided upon. --- Green River Star, Aug 12, 1932 ACCIDENT TO VETERAN R.R. MAN FRIDAY CLAIMS LIFE John P. Long Dies of Injuries After Train Amputates Feet. John P. “Jack” Long, 60 years of age, veteran Union Pacific employe, died Friday evening of last week at Montpelier, Idaho, as a result of injuries sustained when he fell beneath the wheels of a train. The accident occurred Friday morning, so information received here stated. Long was very well known in Green River, serving between here and Pocatello as a passenger brakeman as far back as 1912. His home was maintained in Pocatello. He was brakeman at the time of his death, employed on the Oregon Short Line, a unit of the Union Pacific System. Prior to 1912 he was employed at Cheyenne as yard and train master. Details of the accident is exceedingly vague here, and other than that he was found several minutes after the accident with both feet cut off, and was rushed to the hospital where he soon died, there is very little to learn. Long was a member of the old timers club of the O. S. L. at Pocatello, and would soon have been eligible for a pension and retirement from active service. Funeral services were held in Pocatello Wednesday. He is survived by a brother, a sister and by a daughter, all residents of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 18, 1932 Rebecca Slaughter, Eight Year Old Winton Girl, Dies Rebecca Verle, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Slaughter of Winton, died at the Wyoming General hospital here at 10 a.m. Tuesday following an extended illness due to appendicitis. Two operations were performed on her during the last five weeks in an effort to save her life but the infection that developed after the first one is said to have gained too great a headway. Rebecca was born in Winton where her parents have lived for the last 11 years. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Vaun and two brothers, Russ and Dee. Arrangements are made to hold the funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at the L.D.S. Church with Bishop J.I. Williams officiating and the Rogan mortuary in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 18, 1932 Rahone’s Death Accidental Says a Coroner’s Jury A coroner’s jury investigating the death of Frank Rahone who died Friday as the result of injuries received when he fell down stairs rendered a verdict Monday night that he came to his death accidentally. The possibility that Mr. Rahone might have been the victim of foul play precipitated Coroner Frank Rogan investigating his death. The jury was composed of Jack Soulsby, foreman, John Lane and Thomas Reay. Rahone was at the home of Frank Barnick on No. One hill at the time of the accident which resulted in his death two hours later. The investigation disclosed that Rahone accidentally fell down the cellar steps sustaining a fractured skull. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 18, 1932 Miner Stricken While At Work Funeral services for C. Tanaka, 65, were held at the Rogan mortuary Wednesday night prior to shipping the body that night to Denver for cremation. Tanaka, a native of Japan, was stricken with an acute heart attack while at work in the Union Pacific Coal company’s No. Four mine Monday at 3:30 p.m. He died instantly. He had lived in Rock Springs for the last 25 years and belonged to U.M.W. of A., Local No. 2309. He is survived by his wife and a son who live in Japan. --- Green River Star, Aug 19, 1932 Sudden Stroke of Apoplexy Claims Mrs. Louis Peters Funeral Services Held Wednesday from St. John’s Episcopal Church A sudden and unlooked for shock came to the home of Louis Peters, a barber on the south side, early last Sunday morning, when his wife, who was apparently in good health suddenly dropped dead from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. and Mrs. Peters have been residents of Green River for several years, Mr. Peters conducting a barber shop on the south side of town, and this sudden shadow of sorrow to darken their home, has been a great shock to their many friends. She is survived by her tow sons, Donald and Roy, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Belchar of California, who had just left here after a short visit, and was called back from California by the sad news. The funeral was held last Wednesday at 2:30 o’clock from the local Episcopal church with Rev. R. E. Abraham conducting the services, and the mortal remains laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. It was a large funeral cortege, which showed the high esteem in which the lady was held by her friends. --- Green River Star, Aug 19, 1932 Brother R. K. Lake Is Buried at Evanston After Fatal Accident Funeral services for Frank Lake, brother of R. K. Lake of Green River, were held in Evanston Friday of last week and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lake and son of this city. The brother was killed in an automobile accident at Ogden, Utah, when his car collided with a street car. He is survived by his mother and eleven sisters and brothers. --- Green River Star, Aug 19, 1932 FATHER DIES FROM SUDDEN HEART ATTACK Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ryan and children and Mrs. Stanley Ryan and son left Thursday evening for Chillicothe, Missouri, called by the sudden passing of the Ryan brother’s father yesterday. He was 69 years of age and was claimed by a sudden heart attack. Stanley Ryan left Wednesday to be with his father. --- Green River Star, Aug 19, 1932 Albert Spinner, Former Resident, Dies In Denver Complications Following An Operation Causes Death Of Old Timer Albert Spinner, well known in Green River, where he was in business for several years before going to Colorado, died last Saturday in Denver, as the result of complications following an operation. Albert Spinner was born July 28, 1875 in Renchen, Germany, came to Green River in 1893 and in this city learned the butcher business. In 1898 went to Denver, returning from Denver in 1902 to enter the butcher business in Kemmerer. In 1897 married Miss Therese Angelo of that city, and to this union two children, Clara and George, were born. Returned to Green River in 1918 and entered into the butcher business with his brother, Karl Spinner. He continued in business here until eight years ago, when he disposed of his interests to his brother Karl and went to Denver where he opened a meat market. Albert Spinner was of the genial disposition and pleasant manner that drew about him many friends, who join in extending their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Requiem mass was conducted from the Holy Family Church in Denver last Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock and the mortal remains tenderly laid to rest in Mount Olivet cemetery of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Spinner attended the funeral from Green River, and enjoy the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their brother. --- Green River Star, Aug 19, 1932 ANNA F. BELL SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS EARLY TODAY Passes Away in Ogden At Home of Her Daughter Another well known and highly respected pioneer has been called from her earthly existence and gone forth to receive her heavenly reward for a well spent life of well doing and the exemplification of true womanhood, when early this morning Mrs. Anna F. Bell of this city, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Logan in Ogden, Utah, following a lingering illness of many months. Mrs. Bell was seventy-two years of age, the greater portion of her life being spent in Rock Springs and Green River, where she was held in the highest esteem by a multitude of friends, who will be deeply grieved by her passing from this life’s scenes. She was a valued member of the local order of Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges, and was ever ready to give words of encouragement and help to the less fortunate of life, and her many deeds of kindness and charity will ever remain fresh in the minds of many who have met encouragement and assistance from her motherly advice. She leaves to mourn her departure, four daughters, Mrs. Robert Logan and Mrs. Guy Snyder of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Charles Stein of California, and Mrs. G. B. Philbrick of this city, one son, William Bell of Canada, two surviving sisters, Mrs. Robert Guy and Mrs. Albert Walters. Funeral arrangements had not been fully completed as we go to press, however, it is expected that the body will be shipped to Green River, where funeral services will be held and interment will be made in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 25, 1932 Auto Crash Takes Two Lives East Of Rock Springs Fatalities for Month Mount to Five; Many Hurt With the deaths of Mrs. Ida Kennedy, Los Angeles and her son-in-law, Charles L. Groesbeck, 40, of Pontiac, Mich., who were killed in a head-on auto crash on the state highway about 34 miles east of Rock Springs the fatalities for a month in that district mounted to five. The accidents that claimed the five lives also caused serious injuries to many others. The crash occurred about three o’clock Sunday afternoon between cars driven by Groesbeck and Mrs. Benedict Shubert, 2214 Clermont street, Denver, on a straight stretch of paved road. Blurred windshields due to rain was given as the cause. Mrs. Kennedy was killed outright by the impact and Groesbeck died about midnight after being brought to the Wyoming General hospital here. They were en route from Los Angeles where they had visited his wife, Mrs. Ionia Groesbeck, at 5918 South Citrus avenue, to Pontiac, Mich. Groesbeck was employed by an investment firm in Pontiac. The car driven by Mrs. Shubert was also occupied by her daughter, Dorothy, her mother, Mrs. J. Newhouse, who resides with her in Denver, and Mrs. George B. Pryde, whose husband is general manager of the Union Pacific Coal company here. Mrs. Shubert and daughter received bruises and cuts about their heads and faces. Mrs. Newhouse received a broken ankle and foot fractures, and Mrs. Pryde was slightly bruised. The bodies of Groesbeck and Mrs. Kennedy were prepared for burial at Rogan’s mortuary and shipped to Los Angeles for interment. A coroner’s jury probing into the cause of the accident, composed of Robert Fletcher, foreman, Edward Davis and Charles Jones, returned a verdict that Groesbeck and Mrs. Kennedy came to their deaths by an automobile accident that could have been avoided. Three other deaths due to automobile accidents within the last month between Wamsutter and Rock Springs were: Mrs. David M. Ard, Pueblo, Colo., July 20; Vernon Church, Greeley, Colo., on Aug. 6, and Nathan H. Cooper, of San Francisco, Aug. 10. All these accidents could have been avoided in the opinion of coroner’s juries who investigated them. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 25, 1932 Woman Killed As Sedan Turns Over Helen A. Swanson of Los Angeles Fatally Injured Tuesday RAWLINS, Wyo., Aug. 25—(AP)—Mrs. Helen A. Swanson, 47, wife of Sydney Swanson of Los Angeles, was injured fatally west of here late Tuesday when the sedan driven my her husband overturned on the Lincoln highway and crushed here. She was brought to Memorial Hospital here, but died soon afterward. Neither Swanson, who was driving, nor his 15 year old son were injured. The Swansons were en route home after a visit in Omaha, neb. Swanson said something went wrong with a rear tire causing the sedan to swerve and turn over. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 25, 1932 Anna F. Bell Dies Friday Following Lingering Illness Daughter of Pioneer Residents of This City Mrs. Anna Bell of Green River, 72, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Logan, in Ogden, at 11:10 a.m. Friday. She had been seriously ill for several days and members of her family were called to her bedside. Her four daughters and one son, with two of her sisters, were with her at the time of her death. Mrs. Bell was an old time resident of Sweetwater county and was the eldest daughter of a well known pioneer family, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Young Sr. Her early life was spent in Rock Springs where her parents lived the greater part of their lives. In early womanhood she married Adam Bell and then went to Green River to live. Mr. Bell preceded her in death by several years. She is survived by four daughters and one son. Her daughters are Mrs. G.B. Philbrick of Green River; Mrs. Guy Snider and Mrs. Robert Logan of Ogden; Mrs. Chas. Stine of San Bernardino, Calif. Her son is William Bell who resides in Canada. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Albert Walters and Mrs. Robert Guy of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Rachael Armbuster of Chanute, Kan.; also three brothers, William Young, Seattle; John Young, Los Angeles, and Thomas Young, of Rock Springs. Funeral services were conducted at Masonic Temple in Green River at 2:00 o’clock Monday afternoon. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery, Rock Springs, under direction of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1932 Obituary MARKO KNEZEVICH There died in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs on July 28, Mr. Marko Knezevich. The subject of this sketch was born in Croatia, March 19, 1876, and entered the service of the Company at Rock Springs in 1906. He was a member of the Old Timers’ Association, and divided his 26 years of loyal employment between this city and Superior, at which later district he had resided for many years. He leaves to mourn his untimely taking off a widow, three sons and four daughters, and the heartfelt sympathy of their many friends in this vicinity goes out to them in their time of sorrow. Unfortunately, there was no picture extant. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1932 Rock Springs Elijah Daniels was called to Logan, Utah, by the death of his brother-in-law, Thomas Smith. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1932 Reliance The community extends its sympathy to Mrs. L. Thompson and son, Neil, in the death of Mr. Thompson’s youngest daughter, which occurred in Chariton, Iowa. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Sep 1932 Superior The death of Mrs. Paul Dugas, occurred Monday, August 1, at the Wyoming General Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, August 6, from the South Side Catholic Church. The family has the sympathy of the entire community. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 1, 1932 Colorado Man Is Killed In Auto Wreck Saturday Another Cross Added To List Because of Carelessness Cemetery highway, that stretch of good road between Rock Springs and Wamsutter, claimed another life Saturday night and brought the list of casualties due to careless driving to six in a little over a month. The last victim was Jack Hale, 29, an aviator, who made his home at 3042 Meade street, Denver. The flare of a lighted match blinded the driver. Mrs. Melva Swank also of Denver, and the car crashed into the barrow pit at the side of the road. Other occupants of the car were Mrs. Jack Hale and Mrs. Swank’s father, Amos Quick, 1540 Logan street, Denver. Hale’s back was broken and he died at Wyoming General hospital here at 5:50 Sunday morning. Mrs. Hale was painfully but not seriously hurt. Mr. Quick received severe head injuries and cuts and bruises. Mrs. Swank escaped unhurt. The accident occurred about 11 o’clock at night on the main highway 49 miles east of Rock Springs in the vicinity of four previous accidents that claimed five lives since July 20. A westbound Union Pacific stage, the first to arrive at the scene, brought the victims to Rock Springs. Hale’s body had been held at the Rogan mortuary. It will be shipped to Denver tomorrow for interment. Mrs. Hale has sufficiently recovered to accompany the remains. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 1, 1932 Pioneer Woman Of Southwestern Wyoming Dies Mrs. R.L. Fosdick of Green River, 66, life-long resident of Sweetwater county, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday at 9:15 p.m. Heart complications with which she had been afflicted since she suffered a stroke six years ago caused her death. Mrs. Fosdick was born and raised in the Burnt Fork country south of Green River where she lived until seven years ago when she went to Green River to make her home. She was well known throughout Sweetwater county where he father, Phil Mass, lived before her. Her maiden name was Margaret Mass and she married R.L. Fosdick 22 years ago. Had she lived until next month she would have been 67 years old. Mrs. Fosdick is survived by her husband and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles Harvey of Green River and Mrs. J.J. Mahoney of Kansas City; also, three sisters, Mrs. Sam Harvey of Green River, Mrs. William Perry of LaPoint, Utah, and Mrs. Fred Peterson of Kamas, Utah; and two brothers, John and Phillip Mass, who live in northern Wyoming. Her sisters, Mr. Perry and Mr. Harvey, were here at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Masonic hall in Green River at 9:30 Wednesday followed by interment in the family plot at Burnt Fork. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Green River Episcopal church, officiated, and the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city was in charge of interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 1, 1932 Services For Mine Accident Victim to Be Sunday 2 P.M. Funeral services for Julio Ronchetti will be held at the Ronchetti home at 321 H street Sunday at 2 p.m. Members of the George Washington Society and the United Mine Workers Local No. 2282 will conduct the services. Mr. Ronchetti was killed in the Central Coal and Coke company’s No. Two mine by a fall of rock at 11 a.m. Tuesday. He was a son-in-law of Mrs. Martin Besso of this city and is survived by his wife and their two small children. He was 26 years old and had lived in this section for nine years. He was born in Walsenburg, Colo., Nov. 3, 1906, and also is survived by his mother. The Rogan mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 1, 1932 Wife of School Superintendent at Green River Dies Mrs. R.H. McIntosh, wife of Supt. McIntosh of the Green River schools, died in Boulder, Colo., on Friday night, where she was spending the summer. It has been learned here that Mr. McIntosh and her sister were in Boulder at the time of her death. She had been in failing health for several months due to a malignant malady. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh have lived in Green River for the last ten years where they have many friends and acquaintances. Mr. McIntosh and his sister-in-law accompanied the body back to Mrs. McIntosh’s old home in Michigan for interment. Mr. McIntosh will return to Green River late this week to be ready for the opening of the schools there Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 1, 1932 Mrs. Hall, Niece of William Golliher, Dies Wednesday Mrs. Beatrice Hall, 51, niece of William Golliher, died at the Golliher home at 112 Blair avenue at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Death was due to influenza with which she was stricken Friday night. Her condition did not become serious until late Tuesday night. Mrs. Hall had lived in Rock Springs since last October when she came here from Prescott, Ariz., to make her home with her uncle. She was born in Prescott and lived there the greater part of her life. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James Temple, who with Mr. Temple, is en route to Rock Springs from Prescott for the funeral. They expect to arrive here early Saturday. Other survivors are one sister, Mrs. Robert Cartmel of Jerome, Ariz., and two brothers, Robert and Garland Connell, also of Prescott. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Congregational church with Rev. O.P. Avery officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, will be in the Golliher family plot in Mountain View. --- Green River Star, Sep 2, 1932 MRS. M’INTOSH SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS IN COLORADO News of Death Shocks Green River; Burial Made In Michigan. Like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, was the shock to Green River residents, when on last Friday the intelligence was received here, that at 7:30 o’clock of that evening, Mrs. McIntosh, wife of Superintendent R. H. McIntosh, had passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Cousens in Boulder, Colorado. Mrs. McIntosh had been in ill health for several years, although this fact was known only to her husband and intimate friends, as she was of that uncomplaining disposition, that she never burdened others with her suffering, ever having that happy faculty of bringing sunshine into the lives of others, although not enjoying the best of health herself. The past two months, she has visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cousens in Boulder, Colorado, and while her husband and friends realized that her health was failing, had every hope of her ultimate recovery, and the sudden and unlooked for change, resulting in her death, was a blow to her devoted husband, that words are inadequate to express. Maude Rogers was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emry Rogers in 1889 at Clio, Michigan, where she resided during her girlhood. She was a graduate of Ypsilanti College of that state. On December 30, 1915 She became the wife of R. H. McIntosh. Fourteen years ago she came to Green River, when her husband accepted the position of Superintendent of the Green River schools, and has since made this city her home, except during the summer months, when she and her husband spent their vacation in Michigan. Cold words cannot fully express the great loss Green River suffers at the passing of this highly honored and respected lady, who was one of the intellectual leaders of every worthwhile endeavor for community advancement. She was tireless in her every act to promote the highest ideals of true womanhood. She was a valued member of the Congregational church, Order of the Eastern Star, and influential member of the Green River Women’s Club, in fact, while her health of late years has been poorly, it has not deterred her in her ceaseless activities for the worthy things of this life. She leaves to mourn her departure from this life a heartbroken husband, one sister, Mrs. Frank Hunt of Twining, Michigan, two brothers, William Rogers of Clio, Michigan and James Rogers of Flint, Michigan. The funeral services were held in Clio, Michigan at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, she being tenderly laid to rest by the side of her parents in the family lot of the cemetery of that city. Many beautiful floral offerings from organizations and friends of this city had a place upon the casket at the funeral service. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 8, 1932 Death of Winton Child Wednesday Jack Henderson, junior, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson Sr., of Winton, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday following an illness of several days duration. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Congregational church with Rev. O.P. Avery officiating. Interment will be in charge of the Rogan mortuary. The child is survived by his parents, two brothers, Gladwin and Robert Henderson, and two sisters, Myrtle and Dorothy Henderson, all of Winton. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 8, 1932 Pneumonia Fatal To Superior Young Man Wednesday Lorenzo Edwards, 21, of Superior, died of pneumonia at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Superior where he had lived for the past two years. He was born in Cumberland Dec. 10, 1910. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Jane and Ethel Edwards and two brothers, Thomas and William Edwards, all of Superior. Funeral services are announced for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the L.D.S. church with Bishop J.I. Williams officiating. The remains, accompanied by members of the Edwards family, will be shipped that night by the Rogan mortuary to Evanston for final services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 8, 1932 Mrs. Hall Buried Here Sunday P.M. Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Hall, 51, niece of William Golliher, were held at the Congregational Church Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. O.P. Avery officiating and the church choir, accompanied by Mrs. C.K. Haines singing “Lead Kindly Light” and “Peace, Perfect Peace.” John walker, George Mitchell, William Walters, Charles Hearne, David Paton and Sam Condie served as pallbearers. Mrs. Hall’s husband, J.N. Hall, and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Temple, came from Prescott, Ariz., for the services. Mrs. Hall had lived in Rock Springs at the home of her uncle, William Golliher, 112 Blair avenue, since last October. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, was in the Golliher family plot in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 8, 1932 Funeral of Mine Accident Victim Sunday at 2 P.M. The funeral of Julio Ronchetti, 26, coal miner for the Central Coal and Coke company who was killed in the company’s No. 2mine last week, was held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the home of Mrs. Ronchetti’s mother, Mrs. Martin Besso, on H street. Members of Local No. 2282, United Mine Workers of America, and of the Italian-American lodge officiated. Pete Bracco, Angelo Cordero, Thomas Decora, Mike Magnetti, Andrew Decora, and Frank Gentilini acted as pallbearers. Mr. Ronchetti was a son of Mrs. Thomas Taboni who lives on Second street. He also leaves a wife and two small children. The Rogan mortuary had charge of the interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 15, 1932 Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Krautlarger Mrs. Edward Krautlarger, 42, who has resided at 510 R street, No. One hill, died suddenly Tuesday. An acute heart attack was the cause of death. She was the wife of a carpenter who came to Rock Springs several months ago to work on the new school building and who had the misfortune to break his leg shortly after starting to work here. Mrs. Krautlager’s body will be taken to Kansas City, her former home, for interment. It will be shipped from the Rogan mortuary tonight accompanied by Mr. Krautlarger. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 15, 1932 Winton Child Buried Sunday Funeral services for Jack Henderson Jr., three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henderson Sr., of Winton, were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Congregational church with Rev. O.P. Avery officiating. Russ Slaughter, Floyd Kaul Jr., Lloyd Hanks, and Burt Tait, all of Winton, acted as pallbearers. A mixed quartette from the Congregational church choir composed of George Mitchell, Charles Crofts, Mrs. C.L. Agnew and Mrs. Art T. Henkell, with Miss Josephine Hay at the piano, sang “Safe in the Arms of Jesus” and “I Know Who Makes the Daisies Grow.” The child died Wednesday following an illness of short duration. His parents and two sisters and two brothers survive him. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 22, 1932 Jack Forndran Advised of His Mother’s Death John Forndran, chief of the city fire department, was advised Tuesday of the death that day of his mother, Mrs. Kathryn Forndran, in Seattle. Mrs. Forndran was 91 years old and ten years ago visited her son and his family in Rock Springs. She and her husband lived here in the early days and are remembered by many pioneer residents of the community. Mr. Forndran was at one time janitor at the city hall. They left for Seattle 28 years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Archie Ayers of Seattle, and Mrs. Rose Elmer of Hoaquian, Wash.; and two sons, William of Seattle and John Forndran of Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1932 E. HAGGERTY DIES SUNDAY AT SALT LAKE FROM STROKE Funeral Services Held at Salt Lake City Wednesday. Green River friends were shocked on last Sunday to learn that Elmo Haggerty, who a short time ago suffered a paralytic stroke in Salt Lake City, had passed away in the Holy Cross Hospital in that city on that morning about 7 o’clock. Mr. Haggerty never regained the power of speech since suffering the stroke, and while much hope was held out for his recovery, he took a turn for the worse and he passed away without gaining his speech. Mr. Haggerty has been in business in Green River for several years, coming here from Cokeville where he was a heavy landholder and interested in the stock business. He has by his community interest and business ability made many friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family. Aside from his livestock interests he had mining interests in Colorado and business interests in Casper. He was a wide awake active man. He never hesitated to have an interest in any community advancement, and his loyalty to the high school athletic activities made him many warm friends. The funeral services were held in Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Elk’s lodge of that city had charge of the funeral service. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 22, 1932 Former Reliance Girl Dies Suddenly At Pinedale Home Funeral services for Mrs. Douglas Rahm were held in Pinedale Thursday with Rev. A.C. Best of that city officiating. Mrs. Rahm formerly was Miss Margaret Telck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Telck of Reliance. Mrs. Rahm, who was 22 years old, died suddenly in Pinedale on Tuesday. An acute heart attack was the cause of her death. She was well known throughout the Rock Springs section where the Telck family has lived for several years. Besides her husband and parents she leaves a child and a brother, Henry Telck, also of Reliance. Mr. and Mrs. Telck and son, Henry, left for Pinedale Tuesday night as soon as they were advised of Mrs. Rahm’s death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 22, 1932 UNKNOWN MAN HANGS SELF IN GILPIN FIELD Note Says Age And Want Are An Ill Match The earthly remains of an old man about 65 years of age, who had found the trials and tribulations of this world too great for him to bear, were found Sunday morning hanging from a fence post in Gilpin field, local baseball park. The gruesome discovery was made by John Fabiny and Jimmy McMurtrie, two ball players who had gone to the field about 9 o’clock Sunday morning. A pitiful note that related how he had hoped that somehow somebody would come to his rescue before the zero hour he had set for himself was the only thing found on his body that gave any hint of his identity. The note signed “G.B.” was penciled on a piece of oil cloth and told the following: “To whom it may concern: This is the only way out of trouble. No friends, no one to help me out. Old age and want are a nill match. Pase shows man was shown to mourn. My 24 hours are up.” Four narrow strands of rope were braided together and used as a noose by the old man. The fence post served as a gallows and a grocery box as a drop. Death came by strangulation. The body was taken to the Rogan mortuary and later turned over to George Ace, undertaker. Unless identified, the remains will be buried in the paupers’ plot by the county. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 29, 1932 Resident of City One Month Dies Mrs. Thomas Quiring, 39, died at her home at 114 Sherman street Monday at 1:25 a.m. Cancer was the cause of her death. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Manila, Utah, former home of the Quiring family, Tuesday for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Quiring came to Rock Springs to make their home a month ago after disposing of their interests in the Manila section. Mrs. Quiring was born at Kamas, Utah, and was a member of the L.D.S. church. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 29, 1932 Sudden Death of Reliance Woman Wednesday 10 A.M. Mrs. Amanda Thomas, 77, of Reliance, died at the home of her son, Wyndham Thomas there Wednesday at 10 a.m. Her death was unexpected although she had been in failing health for several years. Mrs. Thomas had lived at Reliance for the last 14 years. She was the widow of the late William Thomas who died three years ago. She was born in Wales and leaves three sons, Wyndham Thomas of Reliance, David Thomas of Evanston and Thomas Thomas of Winton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rogan mortuary. Rev. John R. George of the First Baptist church of this city will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 29, 1932 Pinedale Man Takes His Life Word was received in Rock Springs late today to the effect that George Hennick of Pinedale, had shot and killed himself at his home there. Particulars of the affair could not be ascertained here but is is though that is was a case of suicide. Mr. Hennick, who was a bachelor, was a brother of L.H. Hennick, prominent Sublette county resident. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 29, 1932 Superior Woman Dies Here Saturday Mrs. Charles Nelson of Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital here at 12:35 a.m. Saturday following an appendectomy which she underwent several days earlier. She had lived at Superior for the last 13 months where Mr. Nelson has resided for many years and where he is well known. Mrs. Nelson married Mr. Nelson in August 1931 when she went with him to Superior. Prior to that time she lived in Bremington, Washington. She was 51 years old and a native of Norway. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Helen Meagher, and a son, John Pedersen of Manetta, Wash. The body, accompanied by Mr. Nelson, was shipped from the Rogan mortuary Monday to Bremington for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 29, 1932 Grandson Superior Residents Killed In Plane Accident Charles McCuaig of Evanston, 22, who was killed in an airplane accident there Sunday, was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan of Superior. The young man’s father, Malcolm McCuaig, prominent resident of Evanston, is well known throughout the Rock Springs section. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan left for Evanston early Monday after being notified Sunday night of the boy’s death and are remaining at the McCuaig home this week. Young McCuaig was flying as a passenger with Henry Halkat, pilot, over Evanston late Sunday when the motor stalled as the ship was caught in a gust of wind. The plane landed in a dive 50 feet from an Evanston residence. The two men were buried in the wreckage but alive when rescued. They both died a few hours later. The accident occurred within sight of several people who were on the streets at the time. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1932 Obituary There died on August 15th (inside Mine No. 4, Rock Springs) from heart failure, Chuzo Tanaka. He had been in the service of the Company since 1907, having begun work in old No. 10 Mine here, and accordingly he belonged to the Old Timers’ Association. Mr. Tanaka was born on May 10, 1868, at Noda, Japan, and, during his long connection with the Company, had paid two brief visits to his native land to see his family, a wife and four grown children in Japan surviving him. Funeral under the direction of the Japanese Association of this city was on August 17, body shipped to Denver for cremation, and the ashes forwarded toh is family abroad. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1932 Rock Springs Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hoye have returned from Salt Lake City, Utah, where they were called by the death of a relative. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1932 Reliance Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Lawrence were called to Chicago by the death of his sister, Mrs. R.H. Hylands. The community extends its sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Oct 1932 Winton The entire camp extends its sympathy to the Jack Henderson family in the loss of their little son, Jackie, who died at the hospital in Rock Springs, on September 8, 1932, following a short illness. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 6, 1932 Mrs. McTee Is Advised of Her Sister’s Death Mrs. John McTee Sr., and old time resident of Rock Springs, learned Monday that her only sister, Mrs. Robert Fisher, of Columbus, Ohio, died at her home late in September. She had fallen down two steps two weeks before her death sustaining a broken hip and leg. With the death of Mrs. Fisher, who was 77 years old, Mrs. McTee is the sole surviving member of her parents’ family of six, four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Fisher visited the McTee family here during the summer of 1925 which was the last time that the two sisters say each other. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 6, 1932 Native of Rock Springs Dies at Reliance Home Funeral services for William Syme Robertson, 48, Reliance, who succumbed Wednesday at his home following an illness of two years, will be held at two o’clock Sunday afternoon at the church of Latter Day Saints. Bishop J.L. Williams will have charge of the services. The body will lie in state at the Rogan mortuary Saturday from two o’clock until evening. It will then lie in state at the Robertson home at Reliance from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers will be James Sellars, Tom Sellars, Frank Zelenka, Thomas Hall, James Zelenka and Mike Korogi. Robertson was born in Rock Springs in 1884. He was married at Denver in 1906 to Gladys Reese. She died in 1919 at Grand Forks, B.C., where they had lived since 1912. Robertson moved to Reliance following her death. Surviving Robertson are five children: William Jr., Clayton, Merlyn and Mildred, all of Reliance; and Mrs. O.C. Rogers, Laramie; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. E. Daniels; James Robertson, Fairview, Utah; Peter Robertson, Penions, Calif.; Dave Freeman, Reliance; Mrs. Jane Shrum, Jackson and Mrs. Helen Sell, Dines. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 6, 1932 Green River Boy Dies Here Monday Adelbert Beebe, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beebe of Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Monday following an appendectomy. Funeral services, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home of this city, were held in Green River today. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 6, 1932 Wife of One-Time Teacher Here Dies Mrs. Emaline Morrison Kent, wife of Charles Kent, former music instructor in Rock Springs schools, died in Salt Lake City Monday evening following an illness of several months. She was 64 years old. Kent was the instructor here for several years. He left about five years ago to make his home in Salt Lake City where his is a music instructor. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 6, 1932 Services Held For Aged Reliance Lady Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Thomas, 77, of Reliance, were held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary with Rev. John R. George of the First Baptist church of this city, officiating. Mrs. Thomas died Sept. 28 following a long illness. She had lived at Reliance for the last 14 years. --- Green River Star, Oct 7, 1932 Adelbert Keith Beebe Succumbs Monday at R. S. Death Followed Operation for Appendicitis; Burial Held Yesterday. Adelbert Keith, the ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beebe, passed away in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs at 12:45 last Monday, following an operation for appendicitis performed last Sunday. This happy boy, who always seemed to be endowed with a disposition of unconfined happiness, was a great favorite with his youthful companions, and his untimely passing will be greatly mourned by all who had come in contact with him. He was an officer in Happy Bees Juvenile organization of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, and his presence from this splendid work for the youth will be very much missed. Funeral services were held from the local Episcopal church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, with Rev. R. E. Abraham conducting the same, and the remains tenderly laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his passing his heartbroken parents, two brothers, Junior and Burnell, grandparents, Mrs. Charles Fenton and Mr. William Beebe, two aunts and three uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fenton and Charles F. Fenton. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 13, 1932 Services for Young Reliance Boy Held Funeral services for William Kinley McPhie, 10, of Reliance, who succumbed Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William McPhie, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Reliance community hall. The services were in charge of Bishop J.I. Williams of the L.D.S. church. Burial took place at the Mountain View cemetery here. The boy succumbed to heart trouble which was aggravated by chicken pox. In addition to his parents, he is survived by several brothers. The Rogan mortuary was in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 13, 1932 Former Resident Dies at Laramie Charles W. Johnson, 41, who worked in the Union Pacific telegraph office here a number of years ago, died in Laramie late last week of pneumonia. Johnson was acting manager of the telegraph office there. He is survived by his widow. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 13, 1932 Thomas James Dies Following Operation Here Funeral services for Thomas James, 49, of Rock Springs, who died Tuesday at the Wyoming General hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of 1314 Tenth street. Bishop J.I. Williams of the L.D.S. church will officiate. Burial will be made at Mountain View cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. James succumbed following an operation for appendicitis. He was stricken ill at his home two weeks ago. He was the son of Mrs. August Gras, 316 Barracks. James was born and reared in Rock Springs and attended school here. Employed by the Union Pacific Coal company in the No. 8 mine, he was a member of the U.M.W. of A. Local No. 2174. James was well known in Rock Springs and vicinity. In addition to his mother he is survived by his widow, a daughter, Genevieve, and two sons, Thomas and Jack. A daughter, Selma, preceded him in death. He also leaves his stepfather and five brothers, Harry, John, Edward, James and William James. His father, Edward James, died here in 1916. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 13, 1932 Former Local Man Succumbs at Ogden Word has been received of the death of Joseph Tuttle, 48, a former Rock Springs resident who conducted a cigar factory here for several years prior to his departure 18 years ago. He died at his home in Ogden Oct. 2 following an illness since June. Mr. Tuttle’s daughter, Mrs. Harry DeFratis of this city, visited him in Ogden a week before his death but was unable to attend the funeral because of illness in her own family. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Isabelle Tuttle, several stepdaughters, who live in Ogden and his daughter Mrs. DeFratis. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 20, 1932 Oldtime Resident Dies in California Matthew Bunten Sr., resident of Rock Springs for 22 years, died at Los Angeles Wednesday from a long illness, according to word received here today. He was 66. Matthew Bunten Jr., of Rock Springs and David Bunten of Kemmerer, two of his sons, left today for Los Angeles, where funeral services and burial will take place. Mr. Bunten, who was well known in this district, had been in failing health for several months immediately prior to his death. Bunten was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to this country when a young man. He lived at Canon City, Colo., for a time, later residing at Rock Springs, Hanna, and Diamondville. He was a miner. He left Rock Springs about 7 years ago for the California city. In addition to Matthew and David Bunten, the widow and two other sons survive. They are John and Robert Bunten, both of Los Angeles. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 20, 1932 NORA ANSELMI, RESIDENT HERE, DIES AT BASIN The body of Nora Anselmi, 25, of Rock Springs, who died at the Basin hospital Tuesday evening, is expected to arrive here Friday noon. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the North Side Catholic church. Miss Anselmi succumbed to a long illness. She had been at the Basin hospital since last May. She was well known and well liked in Rock Springs. She is survived by her father, Mike Anselmi, of 717 N street, and by a brother, Albert Anselmi. Arrangements are in the hands of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 27, 1932 Mason Woman Dies At Local Hospital The body of Mrs. William Clark, 22, of Mason, Wyo., who died Sunday morning at the Wyoming General hospital, was shipped Monday to Mason for funeral services and burial. Mrs. Clark succumbed following an operation. She is survived by a husband and a child. The Wildermuth mortuary had charge of arrangements here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 27, 1932 Pneumonia Claims Green River Girl Rose Mary Foley, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Foley, succumbed to pneumonia at Green River Wednesday. The body will be shipped today to Evanston where burial will take place tomorrow. The Rogan mortuary had charge of arrangements. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1932 Thomas James Passes Away Thomas James, Conveyorman in Mine No. 8, Rock Springs, died at the State Hospital here on October 11, 1932, following an operation for appendectomy. His first employment began in 1905 under then Foreman John L. Dykes. He was born in this city December 30, 1892. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two sons and one daughter, his mother, Mrs. August Gras, and five brothers. Mr. James held a bureau of Mines First Aid Certificate and was a member of the Old Timers’ Association. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1932 Rose Mary Foley Passes Away At 5 o’Clock Wed. Body to Be Laid to Rest At Services Held in Evanston Today. A sorrow as only parents who have lost their only child can fully realize, visited the fireside of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Foley who reside in one of the apartments of the Catholic Parish House in this city, on last Wednesday, when their little six-year-old daughter, Rose Mary, passed away at 4 o’clock that afternoon, after an illness of two week’s duration. Cause of death being given as pneumonia. Little Rose Mary just started to school this year, and her cheerful happy voice will be greatly missed by her teacher and little school mates, while all who came into contact with this little one were drawn to her by her gracious childish manners. The heartbroken parents have the sincere sympathy of all in the loss of their only child. Funeral services will be conducted in Evanston today, the body being taken to that place to be placed in the family lot in the cemetery of that city. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1932 Obituary WILLIAM S. ROBERTSON William S. Robertson died at Reliance October 5, leaving a grown family of three sons and two daughters. He was born August 23, 1884, and had worked for the Company upon several occasions, the last period since 1919. His first engagement in the service was in 1898 as a driver under the late Morgan Griffiths. He worked at Frontier, Wyoming, and in Colorado four years each, also in British Columbia 7 years. His wife predeceased him some time since. He was a brother of Mrs. Lige Daniels, Rock Springs. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1932 Reliance Mr. H.A. Lawrence returned from Chicago where he was called by the death of his sister, Mrs. R.H. Hyland. Mrs. Lawrence also accompanied him, but remained in Chicago for a longer stay. The family are now all back at their home in Reliance. The community extends its sympathy to Mr. Lawrence. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1932 Reliance The community was greatly shocked at the death of Mrs. Margaret Telck Rahm, which occurred in Pinedale, September 21. Mrs. Rahm was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Telck here. Burial was at Pinedale, and many friends of Mrs. Rahm were in attendance. The community extends its sympathy to her parents, husband and two sons. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Nov 1932 Superior Mrs. Charles Nelsen, of Superior, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital on September 24. Burial was in Seattle, Washington. The entire community extends sympathy to Mr. Nelsen. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 3, 1932 Winton Lad Dies of Scarlet Fever Charles James, the 4½-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kauzlarich of Winton, succumbed to an attack of scarlet fever at his home Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held the same day with the Rev. Webster in charge. Interment took place at Mountain View cemetery. The Rogan mortuary was in charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 10, 1932 Man Killed In Car Accident Near Granger R.R. Conklin, Chicago hotel auditor, was fatally injured and his wife was seriously hurt when their car overturned Sunday about one mile east of Granger. Conklin, his skull fractured and arm broken, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday. His wife has a brain concussion but it is believed she will recover. The accident occurred when a rear tire blew out, according to Frank Rogan, county coroner who investigated the mishap. The automobile was overturned twice. The two were rushed to the local hospital immediately and medical attention was given them at once. The Chicagoans were en route to Salt Lake City to visit relatives when the accident happened. Conklin was auditor for the Steuben Club in Chicago. The body of the victim was shipped early today to Denver for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 10, 1932 SERVICES FOR MRS. MILLIGAN HELD THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Milligan, 45, who died Tuesday at the Wyoming General hospital, were held Thursday afternoon at Eden with Rev. Webster of the Rock Springs Methodist church in charge. Burial took place there. Mrs. Milligan, the wife of E.C. Milligan, had lived in the Eden valley for a number of years. She was well known in that district. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and a daughter. The Rogan mortuary had charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 10, 1932 Korfanta Rites Will Be Friday Funeral services for George Korfanta Sr., 54, who succumbed Monday at the Wyoming General hospital following a long illness, will be held at the North Side Catholic church at 10 o’clock Friday morning. Burial will take place in Mountain View cemetery. The Rogan mortuary has charge of arrangements. Korfanta died following an illness of three years. Born in Czechoslovakia, he came directly to Rock Springs in 1896. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company and by the Central Coal and Coke company, and was well known among the miners. He was a member of two Slavic societies, the Jednota and the Sojedin anic. He also belonged to the U.M.W. of A. Surviving him are his widow, seven children, Mary, Anne, Elizabeth, Helen, George Jr., John and Mike; and a brother, John Korfanta. All are residents of Rock Springs. He is also survived by a stepmother and stepsister in Czechoslovakia and a stepsister in Pueblo. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 10, 1932 Evan McGregor’s Mother Passes On Evan McGregor was informed this week of the death of his mother, Mrs. Harriet McGregor, at her home at Stirling, Scotland. She succumbed to a stroke. Mrs. McGregor was buried in the family plot at the side of her husband. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 10, 1932 Section Worker at Superior Succumbs Funeral services for K. Yamaguchi, 53, Japanese section worker at Superior who died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday, will be held Thursday night at the Rogan mortuary. The body will be shipped to Denver for cremation. --- Green River Star, Nov 11, 1932 Brother of Carl Morck Dies S. L. G. Fred Morck, 60, brother of Carl C. Morck of this city, died at his home in Salt Lake City Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. of angina pectoris. He was born in Oslo, Norway, August 26, 1872, had been in the cutlery grinding business in Salt Lake for the last 40 years and at the time of his death, was in partnership with a brother in the Morck Brothers Cutler Grinding Company. He was an active member of the L.D.S. church. Funeral services will be conducted today in Salt Lake, in the Richard L.D.S. ward chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in the city cemetery. --- Green River Star, Nov 11, 1932 Chicagoan Killed In Auto Accident R. R. Conklin of Chicago, hotel auditor, died Tuesday in the Rock Springs General Hospital of injuries received in an automobile accident between Green River and Granger Sunday. Conklin suffered a severe skull fracture and his arm was broken. His wife suffered a severe brain concussion, but it is believed will recover. The couple were enroute from Chicago to Salt Lake when the accident happened about two miles this side of Granger. The accident was a result of a blown-out tire. Coroner Frank P. Rogan investigated the case. Conklin’s body was shipped to Denver for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 17, 1932 Williams Services Friday Afternoon Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Williams, 37, who succumbed Wednesday to a long illness, will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at her home at 421 I street. The Rev. Hubert Webster will officiate at the services. Interment is to take place at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers will be J.M. Creighton, Harold Peters, E.T. Baldridge, J. Forbes, Henry Williams and W.G. Carr. Mrs. Williams was the wife of Hugh Williams of this city. She had lived here for the last 15 years. She came to Wyoming from Wichita, Kan., and taught school at Elkhorn. She had many friends here. In addition to her husband, her father and a sister, she is survived by the following five children: Alice, Evan, Hugh, Robert and Edith. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 17, 1932 Infant Child of Decoras Succumbs The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Decora died six hours after it was born Sunday at the Wyoming General hospital. It was buried in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery, with Rev. H.C. Swezy officiating at the graveside. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 17, 1932 Mrs. Drummond Succumbs Here Mrs. Helen Drummond, 35, resident of Rock Springs for the last 12 years, died Monday at her home at 518 Dewar drive following a long illness. She was the wife of Harb Drummond. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 at the Episcopal church with the Rev. H.C. Swezy officiating. The body was shipped Tuesday night to Appleton, Minn., her former home, for burial. Pallbearers at the Rock Springs services were D.A. Noble, Clyde Adkison, S.H. Coleman, T.E. Buxton, Ben Butler, and Louis Larson. Mrs. Drummond came here in 1921 from North Dakota to teach school. She taught for a year and then was married to Mr. Drummond. She is survived by her husband, by her mother, Mrs. A.V. Horne, who has been making her home here for the last four years, and by a brother. Arrangements were in charge of the Wildermuth mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 24, 1932 Winton Youth Buried Tuesday Funeral services for Marcel Tassart, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Tassart of Winton, who died Sunday at the family home, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. Burial took place at the family plot at Mountain View cemetery. The youth succumbed to heart disease. He is survived by his parents and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 24, 1932 ALIEN ARRESTED IN CITY DIES AT STATE ASYLUM Twenty-five minutes after he had been removed from the Rock Springs city jail to the state asylum at Evanston, Nick Predovich, insane alien, succumbed, according to information received here today. Predovich’s death was attributed principally to exhaustion. He frenziedly paced the padded cell of the local jail for the five days and four nights he was detained here. Officers said he never slept. Predovich was arrested when he became insane while traveling on a bus through the city. While he was in jail he told officers he had illegally entered this country. He was a native of Jugoslavia and steps were to have been taken to deport him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 24, 1932 SERVICES FOR ALBERT ANGELI HELD TUESDAY Private funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Albert Angeli, 34, who died Monday evening, a victim of spinal meningitis. Burial took place in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Angeli, who had lived in Superior for the last 12 years, was a miner employed by the Union Pacific Coal company. He was born in Cripple Creek, Colo., and later lived at Mublerry, Kan. He is survived by his widow, two brothers, John and Charles Angeli of Superior; and by his mother, Mrs. Teresa Angeli, who lives in Mulberry. The Rogan mortuary had charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 24, 1932 Conley Baby Dies At Bitter Creek Dale Lee Conley, six-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Conley of Bitter Creek, died at the family home Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Hubert Webster of the Methodist church in charge. Burial took place at the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. The Rogan mortuary had charge of arrangements. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employes’ Magazine, Dec 1932 Winton Sympathy of the entire camp is extended to the Kauzlarich family in the death of their little son, Charles, who was a victim of the scarlet fever epidemic which started in Winton. At this writing the epidemic is practically eliminated and most of the families have been freed from quarantine. --- Green River Star, Nov 25, 1932 Bert Chapman was called to Payette, Idaho Monday evening, owing to the death of his brother, Elmer Chapman. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 1, 1932 AH SAY, PARTICIPANT IN FAMOUS CHINESE MASSACRE, PASSES AWAY Ah Say, one of the few remaining pioneers of the Rock Springs district who was a participant in the famed Chinese massacre of 1885, was dead here today. He succumbed Monday evening at the Wyoming General hospital following a long illness. He was about 75 years old. Ah Say, who is related to the famous Chinese leader of early-day Rock Springs, had been in the city for the past year and a half coming from Ogden, Utah, where he was employed by the Union Pacific railroad. He had lived in Rock Springs for nearly a quarter of a century before he went to Ogden. He was an employee of the Union Pacific Coal company and was well known among the miners of this district. Ah Say often told his friends how he fled toward Green River during the massacre and escaped the death or injury which awaited many of his race. He was buried Wednesday in the county cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 Man Killed When Truck Overturns On Pinedale Road Pet Bulldog Attempts to Keep Rescuers from Master Fourteen-mile hill, north of Rock Springs on the Pinedale road, had claimed another victim today in the death of Monte Johnson, homesteader at Bondurant, near Jackson. Johnson, a man of about 35, succumbed Monday afternoon at the Wyoming General hospital to injuries received when his truck overturned several times on the curve at the bottom of the hill. He lived only a few hours after his broken body was removed form the truck. According to Coroner Frank Rogan who made an investigation of the accident, Johnson had evidently thrown his car out of gear at the top of the hill and was unable to check the terrific speed it attained by the time it reached the curve. Rogan said the auto had overturned three or four times. A pet bulldog belonging to Johnson guarded the truck vigilantly for half an hour, holding at bay passers-by who attempted to remove the injured man from the wreck. It was necessary for them to obtain a hook and pole with which to pull the dog away before they could reach Johnson. Johnson had lived at Bondurant for the last seven years. At the time of the accident he was en route south for the winter. He has a mother, Mrs. Dora Robinson, who lives at Gorin, Mo. He was buried this afternoon at the Legion plot in Mountain View cemetery following services at the Wildermuth chapel which were conducted by the local post of the organization. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 SERVICES FOR GEORGE SULENTA HELD TUESDAY Funeral services for George Sulenta, 48, who died at the Wyoming General hospital Dec. 1, were held Tuesday morning at the North Side Catholic church with Father Albin Gnidovec in charge. A large number of friends of the deceased attended the rites. Burial took place at St. Joseph’s cemetery. The Rogan mortuary had charge of arrangements. Sulenta, a miner in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company, had lived here a number of years. He worked in No. 4 mine. He was a member of the local Aerie of Eagles, of U.M.W. of A. Local No. 2309 and of the local Dalmatian society. A brother, Andrew Sulenta, survives him. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 LAST RITES FOR PIONEER WOMAN HELD TUESDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Jane Thomas, 60, who died at her home at 408 Paulson Saturday, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. John R. George officiating. Burial took place at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Wilde, Matt Wilde, John Peters, Henry Krischbaum, James Brawley and Thomas McMurtrie. The Wildermuth mortuary had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thomas had lived here for the last 32 years and was widely known throughout this district. Born in South Wales in 1872, she came to Pennsylvania 51 years ago, later coming west. She is survived by three daughters and five sons. They are Mrs. Richard Stanton, Mrs. Marco, Mrs. Dona and John, Thomas, James and Evan Thomas. Her husband preceded her in death by several years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 Walters Services Set for Saturday Funeral services for John H. Walters, 67, who died Wednesday at his home at 822 Seventh, will be held at the Rogan mortuary at 2 p.m. Saturday. Seventh Day Adventist rites will be used. Burial will take place here. Walters, who had lived in Rock Springs for some time, is survived by his widow and by a son, Carl, who is employed at the post office. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 Services Held for Green River Man Funeral services for J.R. Swift of Price, Utah, former resident of Green River, took place at Green River Monday morning from the Catholic church. Many old-time friends of the deceased attended them. Swift was known to many Rock Springs residents. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 Manuel Duran Is Buried by County Manuel Duran, 38, Mexican, was buried in the county cemetery this week. He died late last week following a heart attack. Duran came here only recently from Kemmerer, where he was employed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 8, 1932 Mrs. Claude Knudsen was advised of the death of her nephew, the six months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wilcox, which occurred Wednesday at their home in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Wilcox who is a sister of Mrs. Knudsen, formerly was Miss Julia Grow of this city. Mrs. Knudsen was unable to attend the funeral because of illness in her own family. --- Green River Star, Dec 9, 1932 THOMAS COTTLE SUCCUMBS THURSDAY TO SHORT ILLNESS Passes Away In R. S. Hospital at Age of 66; Funeral Services Announced for Sunday. Thomas Cottle, one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Sweetwater County, passed away last evening at 7:20 o’clock in the Wyoming General Hospital, following an illness of one month’s duration, at the age of 66. The passing of this splendid man cast a gloom over the entire county, especially in the Town of Green River, where for the past several years he has been identified in public life as an office holder and high official in I. O. O. F. and Masonic circles. He has been honored by having held the highest office of both of these organizations, and being a man who lived the teachings of each to the letter. He was possessed of those sterling attributes of the highest order of manhood, and his life among his host of friends and admirers, will be a lasting effect for good long after his departure from this life’s scenes and activities. Thomas Cottle was born August 4th, 1866, at Cwnavon, Monmouthshire, England, the youngest son of William and Harriet cottle. He received his education in the public schools and received his higher education by correspondence, graduating as an electrical and mechanical engineer. He married Mary Jane Jones, daughter of William R. Jones of Beaufort, Monmouthshire, England, October 24, 1885. Mr. Cottle sailed for the United States on April 14, 1887, arriving at Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 28, 1887, and located and lived there for nearly twenty years, following the trade of a blacksmith. To this union was born seven children, the two eldest passing on in infancy and one daughter passing on in the year 1920 at Rock Springs. Four children are now living. Mr. Cottle was elected and served as a member of the fourth and sixth state legislatures at Cheyenne in the years 1897 and 1901. In the year 1906, he was nominated and elected County Treasurer of Sweetwater county and served as such for four years. This election necessitating the moving of his residence from Rock Springs to Green River. In 1918 he was employed as Deputy County Treasurer, in 1920 as Deputy County Assessor, again in 1921 he was employed as Deputy County Treasurer and in this capacity he served until the year 1929, when he retired from said office. Thomas Cottle was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Wyoming and Grand Scribe of the Grand Encampment I. O. O. F. of Wyoming, October 1911 and served in this office continuously until 1931, at which time he declined the nomination for the office and retired from active service by his won request. He was presented with a beautiful gold watch and chain by the members of the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly at the session held in Sheridan, July 1931, as a token of his services to the order and the esteem in which he was held by the membership, having served them as such officer for 20 years. He has served in the highest offices of all branches of Masonic activities, was one of the organizers and first Worthy Patron of Mount Lilly Chapter No. 10 O. E. S. of Rock Springs, as he was likewise honored by the I. O. O. F., his life being filled with worthwhile and uplifting works for his fellow men. The body will lie in state at the I. O. O. F. Hall in Rock Springs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when it will be brought to Green River and Sunday will lie in state at the Masonic Temple from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The impressive Masonic and I. O. O. F. services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the Temple and the remains tenderly laid to rest in the Riverview cemetery of this city. --- Green River Star, Dec 9, 1932 ROBT. SWIFT WELL KNOWN PIONEER OF COUNTY, DIES Was Partner In Putting Telephone Line to Burnt Fork. Robert David Swift, one of the old timers of Sweetwater county and father of Robert Swift of this city, passed away in Price, Utah, Friday, December 2, following a three-day illness of pneumonia. The late Robert Swift will be remembered by old residents of the county, particularly in the Burnt Fork region, where he lived the greater portion of his life, forty years. He left here eight years ago to take up residence in Price, and at the time of his death was custodian of the stockyards at that place. He was born at St. Joseph, Mo., January 23, 1848, being almost seventy-five years of age at the time of his passing. Mr. Swift and Thomas Welch of Burnt Fork, constructed the telephone line to the Burnt Fork region many years ago. During his forty years of residence in this county, Mr. Swift lived in various parts of the county, and became a very well known figure. The body was shipped to Green River from Utah Monday, and funeral services were held here Tuesday from the Catholic church, the Rev. Father H. Schellinger officiating. Surviving are several sons and daughters, of whom is Mrs. Edna Davis of Jerome, Idaho; Mrs. Rena Duncombe of Price, Utah; and Robert Swift of Green River, all attending the services here. --- Green River Star, Dec 9, 1932 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who so kindly offered words of sympathy in our recent bereavement, also to all those who sent flowers and furnished cars. Mrs. Rena Duncombe, Mrs. Edna Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swift. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 15, 1932 Scores Present At Funeral of Thomas Cottle Scores of friends paid tribute Sunday to Thomas Cottle, Sweetwater county pioneer and civic leader, who died at the Wyoming General hospital Thursday night following a month’s illness. Impressive services were held at the Masonic temple at Green River and burial took place at Riverview cemetery there. Hundred who had known Mr. Cottle were present for the rites. Cottle, who was 66 at the time of his death, came to Rock Springs from England in 1887. He lived here for nearly 20 years, working at his trade as a blacksmith. He was elected as a representative to the state legislature in 1897 and again in 1901. In 1906 he was elected county treasurer and moved to Green River. He was appointed deputy county treasurer in 1918, deputy assessor in 1920 and deputy treasurer again in 1921, holding that position until 1929 when he retired. Cottle was very prominent in fraternal activities, serving as grand secretary of the grand lodge of the I.O.O.F. for a number of years. He was one of the organizers and first worth patron of the O.E.S. of Rock Springs. He was one of Sweetwater county’s most widely known citizen sand his death will be felt throughout the state. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 15, 1932 TUSEC FOUND INSANE; NOT TO BE TRIED Murder Case Against Man Halted by Decision A pronouncement of insanity by a jury of three doctors has saved Thomas Tusec, aged Blairtown resident charged with the slaying of his son, from possible hanging or life imprisonment. Only a few days before he was to have faced a jury for the alleged fatal shooting of his son July 9, Tusec was declared by the physicians to be mentally unbalanced. That decision has halted criminal action against him and he will be taken to the state insane asylum at Evanston as soon as commitment papers can be drafter. The jury that examined the alleged slayer was composed of Dr. E.S. Lauzer of Rock Springs, Dr. J.F. Whelan of Green River and Dr. D.B. Williams, superintendent of the Evanston asylum. Tusec in Jail Tusec has been in the jail at Green River since the time his son was found lying near the railroad tracks in Blairtown, a bullet through his chest. He died nearly a month later, not, however, before declaring to officers that his father had done the shooting. The younger man told officers that he was aroused from bed by his father early on the morning of the ninth and was told to get some kindling wood. His father accompanied him to the place where the wood was supposed to be located, drew and gun and told his son: “Now I am going to give you what you have been looking for.” Officers said the elder Tusec fired a number of shots, only one of which took effect. First degree murder charges were filed against him following his son’s death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 15, 1932 SERVICES FOR MRS. HOFF TO BE TOMORROW Mrs. Nellie Hoff, 48, a well known resident of Rock Springs for a number of years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday night following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. John R. George officiating. Burial will take place here. Mrs. Hoff has been living at 216 Angle street. Her husband, Samuel Hoff, died here six years ago. She is survived by a son, Roy, and two sisters who lived at Pinedale. The Rogan mortuary has charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 15, 1932 MRS. SHIAMANNA SUCCUMBS HERE Mrs. Mary Shiamanna, 40, the wife of Frank Shiamanna, died at the Wyoming General hospital Thursday morning. She had lived here three years, coming to this town from Cumberland. Mr. Shiamanna is a miner in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. The time for the funeral as not yet been set. The Rogan mortuary has charge of arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 15, 1932 Scarlet Fever Fatal To Young Boy Here Private funeral services were held Tuesday for Kenneth Howard Cook, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook, who succumbed Sunday night to scarlet fever and pneumonia. The little boy is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister. He was the grandson of Mrs. Ed Cook. --- Green River Star, Dec 16, 1932 INFANT SON OF WILSON’S DIES WEDNESDAY The six weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson died Wednesday of pneumonia. The little one has been ill the most part of its short span of life. The remains were taken to Evanston, the home of the parents, for burial. --- Green River Star, Dec 16, 1932 INFANT SON GEO. DAVIES’ DIES HERE MONDAY EVENING Sorrow entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis here last Monday evening, when at the hour of 6 o’clock the hand of death took from the home, their infant son. Funeral services were held with Bishop Manwaring conducting the service Wednesday afternoon, with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Day rendering some touching vocal numbers. The burial of the mortal remains of this little spark of life was in the cemetery of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 22, 1932 Many Attend Rites For Mrs. Sciamanna A large number of friends of Mrs. Marianna Sciamanna, who died at the Wyoming General hospital Dec. 15, attended funeral services for her held from the South Side Catholic church Saturday morning with Father S.A. Welsh officiating. Mrs. Sciamanna had lived in Rock Springs since June, 1930, when she came here from Cumberland, following the closing of the mines there. She had lived in Cumberland since coming to this country in 1917 from Fontona, Italy. She is survived by her husband, Frank; by four minor children, Flora, Dina, Lindo and Oldo; and by three brothers and a sister of Fontone. Mrs. Sciamanna succumbed to pneumonia. She was ill for 17 days. Her husband and a close friend, Joe Birleffi, of Fort Bridger, were at her bedside at the time of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 22, 1932 Services for Robert Rouse Held Monday Funeral services for Robert Rouse, 50, who succumbed to pneumonia at the Wyoming General hospital Dec. 17, were held Monday from the Wildermuth chapel. Rev. John R. George of the Baptist church officiated. Burial took place at Mountain View cemetery. Rouse had lived in Rock Springs for some time. He was owner of the Hamburger King lunch room at the time of his death. He is survived by two sons and a divorced wife who lives in Missouri. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 22, 1932 RIZZI SERVICES ARE HELD TODAY Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Rizzi of Superior, who succumbed at the Wyoming General hospital Dec. 19, were held this morning at the South Side Catholic church with Father S.A. Welsh officiating. Burial was made in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The Rogan mortuary had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Rizzi, the wife of Nick Rizzi, succumbed following a cerebral hemorrhage caused by high blood pressure. She had been ill for some time. The Rizzis have lived in Superior for a number of years and have many friends there. Mrs. Rizzi was born in Italy in 1877. She was 55 at the time of her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 22, 1932 Josephine Gold is Buried Wednesday Funeral services for Josephine Gold, six-months-old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John Gold of Rock Springs, were held at the South Side Catholic church Wednesday afternoon with Father S.A. Welsh officiating. Burial took place at the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The little girl died Dec. 19 at the family home on Gale street. Funeral arrangements were in charge of [unreadable] mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 22, 1932 ILLNESS FATAL TO YOUNG GIRL Mary Mae Smith, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carr Smith of 342 H street, succumbed to double pneumonia at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday night. She had been ill five days. A heroic attempt to save her life by the administration of oxygen was made unsuccessfully. A mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide was given to her from 9:30 a.m. until the time of her death at 11 p.m. The inhalator and oxygen were donated by the Union Pacific Coal company. Born in Murray, Utah, the girl came to the Rock Springs district with her parents when she was one year old. The family lived at Lionkol for 15 years, moving to Rock Springs three months ago. Miss Smith attended school in this city and was in the 8th grade at the time of her death. She was very popular with all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by four brothers and sisters, James, George, Jackie and Dorothy. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 22, 1932 CONVICTED SLAYERS SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PEN; NEGRO MURDER SUSPECT IS FREED OF CHARGE Jury Finds Kaparos Guilty in Shooting of Stravoulakis; Johnson Wins Freedom Through Plea of Self-Defense Two men were sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary at Rawlins this week and a third man, facing a long prison term for the alleged slaying of another, was freed by a jury as the climax to one of the most sensational court sessions ever held in the Sweetwater county district court at Green River. Mike Kaparos and Mike Zinwdikis, both miners of the Rock Springs district, were the men given life terms. They were found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of George Stravoluakis in Rock Springs July 4. The third man, found not guilty by the jury, was Alexander Johnson, a Negro, who was charged with the slaying of Larry Williams as the result of a heated election quarrel. A jury in the case cast five ballots before arriving at the verdict. The passing of sentence upon Kaparos and Zinwdikis was only a formality. Under the verdict of guilty of the first degree murder, the life sentence is mandatory. The Kaparos trial, completed late last week, was virtually a repetition of the trail of Zinwdikis. Testimony was introduced to s how that one of the men shot Stravoulakis during a fight. On the witness stand Zinwdikis confessed to the slaying, saying he had done so at the behest of Kaparos. He made the confession after the jury had found him guilty and the evidence was used in Kaparos’ trial. Johnson was freed as a result of evidence that he had shot Williams in self-defense. Testimony was given that he had ordered Williams from his house and that Williams refused to go, attacking Johnson instead. Johnson said he fired three shots to frighten Williams and that during an ensuing fight, Williams was shot through the chest. A motion for a retrial in the Kaparos case, made by T.S. Taliaferro, Jr., the defense attorney, on the grounds that numerous errors occurred in the trial, was denied by Judge V.J. Tidball. In the fourth murder case set for the term, the accused, Thomas Tusec of Blairtown, was adjudged insane and was taken to the state asylum at Evanston. Martha Uzelac was found not guilty of slandering Mary Mlinar in another jury case. --- Green River Star, Dec 23, 1932 Grid Injuries Are Fatal to William Stein, California Former Local Boy Claimed by Infection Following Fracture of Arm. A compound fracture of the arm, suffered while playing sandlot football with a group of young friends on Saturday, November 26, caused the death of William Wesley Stein, 16 years of age, on Tuesday, November 28th, in San Bernardino, California, according to information furnished The Star by Mrs. G. Philbrick of this city, aunt of the youth. The accident victim was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stein, former residents of Green River, and was born in this city on March 20, 1916. Mrs. Stein is the former Ella Bell, daughter of the late Mrs. Anna Bell. William Stein was a member of the junior class of the San Bernardino high school, and had been active in amateur radio circles. His untimely death was due to gangrene which set in following the arm fracture. Two blood transfusions were made in an effort to save his life, with his high school classmates volunteering their blood in the effort. He is survived by his parents and four brothers, Chester, Carl, Robert and Charles Jr., and one sister, Ella. Mrs. Philbrick returned to Green River last week end after attending the funeral services of her nephew, and a two weeks’ stay at her sister’s home. --- Green River Star, Dec 23, 1932 THERESA HICKY PASSES AWAY AT EVANSTON Word was received here during the week that Miss Theresa Hicky passed away at her home in Evanston. Miss Hicky has many friends in Green River, who will regret very much to hear of her demise. --- Green River Star, Dec 23, 1932 MRS. W. NOLAN PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY AT S. L. HOSPITAL Succumbs Friday Following Operation; Burial Tuesday. As the Star was being printed last Friday, the information was received too late for publication, that shocked the entire community, announcing that Mrs. Ida Josephine Nolan, wife of District Foreman William Nolan, had passed away at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, following an operation performed two days before for ulcer of the stomach. The sudden passing of this highly respected and much loved woman came as a severe shock, for the fact that only the day before, information had been receive here that she had underwent the operation and was getting along as well as could be expected. Mrs. Nolan had been ailing for the past eight months, and everything in human power had been done to regain her health, and following an examination in Salt Lake City, it was deemed advisable to perform an operation, the fatal results as stated above. The remains were brought to the home town last Sunday, the sad return to the home where love and happiness had ever predominated, brought a shadow of gloom over every home, where this much loved woman was known. Ida Josephine Viox, third daughter of Leo Viox of this city was born November 29, 1885 at St. Louis, Missouri, coming to Green River with her parents when she was seven months old, where since she has resided. Was united in marriage in June 1908 to Mr. William Nolan, the culmination of a girl and boyhood love. To this union three children were born, two passing away in infancy, while Norman their son has grown to manhood in Green River. Mrs. Nolan was a true wife, and a loving, devoted mother, and a friend that knew the true value of friendship, and lived her conviction, thus during her life gathered about her a multitude of friends that will deeply mourn her passing from this life’s scenes. Mrs. Nolan leaves to mourn her departure from this life, a heartbroken husband and son, father, four sisters and two brothers who have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. The funeral services were held from the local Catholic church last Tuesday, the church edifice being filled beyond its capacity by sorrowing friends and relatives, many coming from various parts of the state, while many Union Pacific officials were present to pay their farewell respects to the departed wife of one of their official family. Father H. Schillinger conducted the service and a long cortege of life long friends and bereaved relatives following the remains to their last resting place in Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, Dec 30, 1932 Lyman Youth Is Dead from Effect of Poison Liquor Three Others of Prominent Families Severely Suffer After Xmas Party. A half-drained bottle of “liquor,” containing deadly poison, is in possession of Uinta County authorities probing into the death of Brose Miller, 22, and the partial paralysis of the Misses Freda and Shirley Slade, and Howard Rollins, all of Lyman. The victims consumed the liquor following a dance Saturday evening, Christmas eve. Coroner Ray Durnford of Evanston, Wednesday announced he had found a heavy trace of a deadly poison in the viscera of Miller when he performed the autopsy. Uinta county authorities are cooperating with Salt Lake City officers in an attempt to run down the person who sold the liquor. Miller purchased the gin in the Utah city last week, and a friend who accompanied him, is aiding officers in locating the person. Chief of Police William L. Payne of Salt Lake, in commenting upon the case, stated: “Every person buying moonshine is taking the risk that it may be poison. Analysis of the liquor confiscated by police here in the past year shows that less than 1 per cent of it is fit for human consumption.” The two young ladies are daughters of J. W. Slade, and Rollins is the son of Loraine Rollins, editor of the Bridger Valley Enterprise. They are reported by physicians attending them to be recovering from the poisoning effects, although are still partially paralyzed in parts of their bodies. They are expected to fully recover. The two couples drank the gin at a filling station where Miller is employed, and owned by the father of the Slade girls, and no sooner had they taken the first draught than they were seized with heavy cramps that soon put them into unconsciousness. Miller, it is believed, drank the heaviest portion, and thus it snuffed out his life. The others got very little into their systems, and did not get the full effect of the deadly poison. It is stated, however, from Lyman residents, that had not the young people been found at the time they were they, too, would perhaps have been victims. It was several hours after the drinking that the body of Miller and unconscious forms of the others were found. --- Green River Star, Dec 30, 1932 E. J. Sanders Dies Suddenly In R. S. Wednesday Nite Body Will Be Taken to Kansas for Burial; Leaves Wife and Two Sons Edward J. Sanders took suddenly ill last Wednesday and was rushed to the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, where he died suddenly last evening of pneumonia. Mr. Sanders had been a resident of Green River for about five years, being in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad company. He was a valued employe and held in the high esteem of all his acquaintances. He was married in 1922 to Miss Gladys Carlson and to this union two sons, Donald and Dale, were born, who survive their father. The passing of this fine young man who had reached the twenty-ninth mile stone of his life will be a great blow to his bereaved wife, sons and host of friends. The body has been prepared for shipment and will be taken to his old home in Mulberry, Kansas, on No. 22 this morning, where they will be laid to rest. The remains will be accompanied on their lat journey by the young wife, sons and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Casselman. --- Green River Star, Dec 30, 1932 Mrs. A. Halvorsen has returned from Fort Collins, Colorado, where she was called, owing to the death of her brother. --- Green River Star, Dec 30, 1932 Mrs. Harry Carle Succumbs Saturday to Pneumonia Services Held from Congregational Church Here Tuesday. Another death took place Saturday of last week in which a highly respected citizen was taken from this community, when Mrs. Harry Carle was called to her heavenly reward. Cause of death being given as pneumonia. Bertha Miles was born at Dewitt, Iowa, October 19, 1872, and resided at Dewitt and Burlingame, Kansas until coming to Green River with her husband in 1926, where she has since made her home. She married Harry Carle on October 18, 1893. Was a member of the Baptist Church before her marriage, and after becoming Mr. Carle’s wife united with the Presbyterian Church. She was a true Christian woman, who loved her home life and was a faithful life companion. During her residence here she has drawn about her a host of friends who will deeply mourn her untimely passing. The deceased leaves to mourn her departure from this life a husband, son, two grandchildren of Green River, one brother, nephew and two grand-nephews of Burlingame, Kansas. The funeral was held from the Congregational church in this city Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev. Harry W. Johnson, pastor-at-large, conducting the service, and the mortal remains of this devoted wife and loving mother laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. The Star joins in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. --- Green River Star, Dec 30, 1932 CARD OF THANKS We take this means of extending our heartfelt thanks to all who in word, act and thoughtfulness helped lessen our great sorrow in the passing of our beloved wife and mother. Harry Carle, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carle. ---