Rock Springs Miner no. 3 Jan 7, 1897 Committed Suicide Charles G. Mason, a Fremont county gentleman, committed suicide at Omaha Thursday afternoon. No cause is assigned for the rash act, although he had been dissipating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 Jan 7, 1897 Deaths The sympathy of their many friends is extended Mr. and Mrs. Nels Carleson over the loss of their baby that was laid away yesterday afternoon. It was born to bloom but a day. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 Jan 7, 1897 Death has entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan and taken away their third oldest boy Michael, who was seventeen years of age. Heart disease shortened his young life. For several years he had been a patient sufferer, his parents realizing that there was no hope of his ever attaining manhood. Local physicians and doctors in Ogden, Salt Lake, Pennsylvania and other places all made the same diagnosis, warning the parents that his end might come at any moment. He inherited the disease from a fever he had some years ago. The funeral takes place this afternoon from the Catholic church and all friends of the family are invited to attend. Kind words of consolation are offered the sorrowing family in their hour of darkest sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 Jan 7, 1897 Sam Harper Dead Mr. A. Luman received a letter dated "Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Dec. 26th, 1896," from Captain S. M. Thomson, containing the information that Sam Harper is dead. As Mr. Harper was well and favorably known here Mr. Luman has kindly granted us the use of the letter for publication. It reads: "I write to tell you Sam Harper is dead. Ten days ago he was thrown from his horse, or at least the horse fell with him while chasing a run-away in the park and bruised his left knee cutting the skin, only a spot about the size of a quarter of a dollar. Blood poisoning set in and he died today at ten o'clock a.m. He was married on February 15th, 1896. his wife and a still-born girl baby about three weeks ago. She had fully recovered when he died. Mr. and Mrs. Harper had their home fixed up very nicely and happiness reigned within, Sam being very kind and attentive to his wife. Poor Sam, I thought as much of him as I did of my own brother. He had just joined a lodge of the I. O. O. F. of which I am a member. It is sad to think what he has experienced and then to die from what was first considered a slight injury." The regrets as expressed by Captain Thomson at Sam's untimely death will be supplemented by the sorrow of the numerous friends of the deceased in both Wyoming and Utah. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 Jan 14, 1897 Card of Thanks We desire to tank the many kind friends, especially Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davies, Mrs. Pat Hynes and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bunning, who surrounded and assisted us at the death and burial of our boy. We appreciate their sympathy and love and shall always hold them in dear remembrance. MR. AND MRS. JOHN JORDAN --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 Jan 14, 1897 Card of Thanks I feel very grateful to the many friends who came with kindness in their hearts and aided me during the last hours of my beloved husband on earth. I thank the Knights of Pythias and the members of the I. O. O. F. for their attention and the valuable services rendered by them at the funeral. Their sympathy helped to soothe the sorrow of a home left desolate without a husband and father. MRS. SAM RODDA --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 Jan 14, 1897 Quietly Sleeping Sam Rodda is resting peacefully in the grave yard on yonder hill. After a long struggle, and he fought manfully, death came at last, a week ago today, and relieved him of his sufferings. The funeral took place on Sunday from the Congregational church where Rev. H. N. Smith conducted the services. The arrangements were under the management of the Knights of Pythias and the I. O. O. F. He was an honored member in both orders and his brothers laid him away with the beautiful services of both organizations which formed an escort in the sad procession. The Daughters of Rebekah, also wearing their regalia, joined in the silent march to the city of the dead. The deceased was born in Cornwall and was about 53 years of age. He came here from Colorado about 18 years ago. He spent several years in Montana, where he has a brother and two sisters living. A brother in Hanna, Wyoming also survives him. He leaves behind him a widow and two sons of ages 15 and 17 respectfully, to mourn his loss, to whom the sympathy of this community is extended. The deceased was a noble man, a good citizen, a true husband, and a (bottom of paper missing). --- Rock Springs Miner, Jan 21, 1897 Died in Denver James Millard, of Peoria, Illinois, a personal friend of "Uncle" George Harris, who was here a few months for the benefit of his health, and who went to Denver about three weeks ago, is dead. He was troubled with asthma. He died on the 7th inst. His remains were taken to Peoria and given a public burial. He was a man highly esteemed. --- Rock Springs Miner, Jan 21, 1897 Death Has Visited the Home of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Gorman Died in Evanston, on January 10, of kidney trouble, brought on by pneumonia, James Nathan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gorman, aged 4 years and 1 month. Funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday, Rev. P. Casey officiating. Little Nathan was a bright and promising youth and the idol of his parents love. Fond anticipations of the child reaching manhood's estate and becoming a noble and respectable citizen had long been the proud claim of the saddened parents. But he who loved him best was not tardy in his demands, and as one of God's angels he will flitter as shining light in his presence.--Evanston News Register The many friends in Rock Springs of the sorrowing parents extend sympathy to them in their deep affliction. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6, Jan 28, 1897 Died Suddenly From Hemorrhage. John Farley, who was around town for several months past and who was known as John Connors, died suddenly last Friday forenoon from hemorrhage of the lungs. He was a man who imbibed rather freely, but during the ten days previous to his death he drank but little. He worked for Mr. Griff W. Edwards and other parties and proved himself a good sheep herder and reliable man under his respective employs. Coroner McNamara held an inquest over the remains when the following evidence was given and verdict rendered. Dr. Norton: “This is to certify that I, this day, attended a man about 12 ?, in the rear of John Hartney’s saloon. He was suffering from hemorrhage from the lungs. He died a few minutes after my arrival. The cause of his death, in my opinion, was hemorrhage from the lungs.” JOHN HARTNEY “The deceased was sitting in his place of business and called for me. The blood was rushing in a stream. He called for help and I sent for a doctor. Dr. Norton came when he expired. I knew the deceased about 8 months by the name of John Connors. Deceased was around my place about 9 a.m. He had not been drinking much for the last week.” MR. JAMES FLITCRAFT “Yesterday afternoon I went out for coal and deceased was there when I went out. He was coughing very hard and spitting blood. There were a few women watching him and I took him down the cellar and he threw up about a quart of blood. I did not notice him any more that day, but this morning he came into the place about 8 o’clock a.m. I asked him if he felt sick and said he felt sore in the chest. I made him a drink of hot brandy. He drank about half of it, then he came up to the bar and said: --“I have something to tell you.” He said, “my name ain’t John Connors. My name is John Farley. My folks are in Emporia, Kansas.” He said, “I have a brother-in-law, John Watson, a conductor on the Santa Fe railroad.” I was at dinner when he died. When I returned they had (crease in paper) are. “I have known him since the 24th day of September. He was apparently in good health.” JURY’S VERDICT We, the jury, impaneled before D. L. McNamara, county coroner, to investigate into the death of John Farley, do find that the said John Farley came to his death from an attack of hemorrhage. GEORGE RHODES, Clerk, WILLIAM BRABAZON, J. T. TREASURE. January 22, 1897. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7, Feb 4, 1897 Frozen to Death. A Finlander by the name of John Lassila was overcome by the cold while walking to Hanna from Carbon last week and frozen to death. John Lahti, one of his countrymen, recognized the body and stated that they had worked together at Rock Springs about two months ago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7, Feb 4, 1897 Charles P. Hill Dead. At Cheyenne on the 1st inst., word was received of the death in Denver this morning of Charles P. Hill, manager of the Wyoming department of the Denver News. Mr. Hill was taken from his home here to Denver last week, and was operated upon Wednesday last for appendicitis. His ailment was discovered ???? peritonitis and the operation has resulted in his death. Mr. Hill was ??? secretary of Gov. Osborne during 1893 and 1894 and afterward practiced law in this city. For the past year he has been connected with the Denver News and was a member of the Wyoming Press association. He was widely known and highly esteemed. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7, Feb 4, 1897 Mrs. M E. Post Dead. Mrs. M. E. Post, wife of ex-Congressman M. E. Post, died at Cheyenne last week and was interred there on Tuesday. The delay was occasioned by the absence of Mr. Post, who was in California when his wife passed away. He arrived at Cheyenne on Monday and was present at the funeral. The deceased was a lady of great prominence, both in social and political circles and highly esteemed by every one. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7, Feb 4, 1897 A BOY KILLED Mangled by the Passenger Train Near Wyoming. From reliable authority was obtained a few particulars in regard to an unknown boy, who was horribly mangled by the west bound passenger train on Saturday morning near Wyoming station, about 75 miles east of here, on the Union Pacific. From evidence elicited, it seems that the unfortunate lad was stealing a ride, and when between Laramie City and Wyoming, fell beneath the rapidly moving train. Nothing was suspected until the passenger train stopped at Wyoming, where it was noticed that on the trucks and wheels of a couple of the coaches, blood was scattered profusely. A following freight train picked up the mangled remains and telegraphed the passenger train to that effect. What was left of the poor lad was taken into Laramie, and up till Monday, the 25th, no identification had been made.—Carbon Black Diamond. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7, Feb 4, 1897 Deaths. On Monday morning the mantel of sorrow fell upon the family of Martin McPhie; caused by the death of one of their twins, which was 3 weeks and 1 day old, the little one was buried on Sunday afternoon by the loving parents, relatives and ???. Mr. and Mrs. McPhie are among the highly respected of this community and the MINER extends its deepest feeling of sympathy to them in their hour of bereavement. On Sunday the 4 month’s old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Jelioti, of Hopkins, died and was buried on Monday, The sympathy of this community is extended to the sorrowing parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7, Feb 4, 1897 At Cheyenne. (COMMUNICATED) Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church this afternoon at three o’clock, the church being filled with friends of the late Mr. C. P. Hill whose remains were transferred to the depot and shipped this evening for interment at Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8, Feb 11, 1897 DEATH OF A PIONEER. HARRISON-At his home in Trout Gulch, on Sunday evening, January 31st, of Bright’s disease, James Harrison, aged 73 years. The deceased was an old settler in this country, as he came here in the seventies, and was beloved by all who knew him. It can be truly said that in life’s drama he acted well his part and so lived as to merit the respect and esteem of all with whom he had relations, and his death has caused great sorrow in the community. He was a bachelor and had no relatives living as far as known here. He formerly drove a stage from this city, later engaged in the grocery business, and still later settled on a ranch in Trout Gulch, which occupation he was pursuing at the time of his death.—Green River Star. Mr. Harrison’s friends were legion in this community and the MINER joins them in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9, Feb 18, 1897 DEATH. Mr. and Mrs. Leander Aigalla have lost their only child. The funeral took place yesterday, which was attended by friends of the sorrowing parents to whom the sympathy of all is extended. Mr. Aigalla is very poorly and his Finnish friends have movement on foot to assist him back to his native land. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9, Feb 18, 1897 Mrs. Lowe of Lander, Dead. Mrs. Lowe, of Lander, wife of Mr. B. F. Lowe, a member of the Lower House of the present legislature, from Fremont county, died on Sunday at Denver and the remains were laid away on Monday. The deceased has been a patient sufferer for many years and all was done for her that professional skill could suggest. She was a lady of superior attainments, kind, good and loving. Peace to her ashes. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9, Feb 18, 1897 Acquitted John McManus, many years ago a well known railroad conductor running from Green River to Ogden, Utah, was acquitted on a charge of murder last week at Jonesboro, Ark. He killed a railway conductor in self-defense at that place some months ago. His old friends in this county will be pleased to learn that he proved the killing was justifiable. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 9, Feb 18, 1897 Death at Vernal, Utah. Last Thursday night, February 5th, Neva Chestnut, the 2 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chestnut, died of pneumonia after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Chestnut, who was in Brown’s Park at the time, was notified by messenger, and reached home Saturday night. The child was buried Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Chestnut wish to tender their sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death.—Vernal Express. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10, Feb 25, 1897 Death of J. M. Tisdel. Word was received on Friday of the death of J. M. Tisdel, in Manchester, Iowa. This will be sad news to all the friends of the deceased throughout this state. For many years he was a prominent figure in politics and in business in Wyoming, having served from 1874 to 1885 as superintendent of the U.P. coal department with headquarters at Rock Springs. He at one time was a member of the territorial legislature and was a candidate on the republican ticket against W. A. Johnson, democrat, for sheriff of Sweetwater county. He made a fast race but was defeated. After leaving Rock Springs he located at Kearney, Nebraska, and made money in real estate during the boom there, but dull times came and he found himself, like many others, property poor. He again returned to Wyoming, but his health began to fail and he went east to recuperate. His hopes were not realized and today we sorrowfully record his demise. The deceased leaves a widow and two grown up sons to mourn his loss, to whom kind words of consolation are extended by their many friends in Rock Springs and elsewhere in Wyoming. Since the foregoing was in type we learn that Mr. Tisdel died at Hammond, Louisiana. His remains were taken to Manchester, Iowa, where they were interred a week ago today. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10, Feb 25, 1897 China Woman Dead. Mrs. Sou Qui, aged 47 years, died on Sunday and the remains were interred in the Chinese graveyard on Tuesday. The husband of the deceased survives her. At one time he was Ah Say’s private secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Qui came about fifteen years ago and have lived here continuously ever since. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10, Feb 25, 1897 Died From Bursting a Blood Vessel. John Ancelmi [Anselmi] died at the State hospital on Monday morning at six o’clock. He injured himself when lifting a car, bursting a blood vessel in the bowels. An operation was performed on him on Sunday by Dr. Norton, assisted by Drs. Sedwick and Shafer, but it was an almost hopeless case from the start. He survived until Monday morning, when he passed away. The funeral took place yesterday, which was largely attended by his friends. He was 27 years of age with a record as a good citizen and a hard worker. Last summer he was interested in the rental of Judge W. H. Mellor’s ranch. He had been in Rock Springs about 6 years and leaves a sister here, Mrs. B. Zuech to mourn his untimely end. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10, Feb 25, 1897 Mr. Rutherford Dead. We regret to have to announce that Mr. W. Rutherford, who visited Rock Springs last May, is dead. Mr. David Dickie writing from Hooper, Nebraska, says: “You will be surprised to learn that Mr. W. Rutherford id dead. He died at the Loudon Arms hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, on January 8th, 1897, from inflammation of the lungs. He was on the point of starting for America when he became suddenly ill, having made arrangements to be in Chicago about the middle of January. His death came very unexpectedly. A wife and family survive him in N. W. T., Canada, to mourn his loss.” The many friends of Mr. Rutherford made while on a brief visit here last spring will learn of his demise with deep regret. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10, Feb 25, 1897 The two month’s old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brannaman died on Monday and was buried on Tuesday. To the sorrowing parents the sympathy of their many friends is extended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 11, Mar 4, 1897 Miss Rothrock returned from Kansas on Saturday, whither she went on the sad errand of being present at the funeral of her mother, who passed away at the comparatively young age of 58 years. The many friends of this young lady sympathize with her in her deep sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12, Mar 11, 1897 A Former Resident Killed. Mr. Trigg, who, it will be remembered, married Miss MacLean at Blairtown some three years ago, was accidentally killed in the Belt coal mine about ten days ago. We are informed that he was decapitated while on a trip coming up the slope, his head coming in contact with a cross beam in the mine. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12, Mar 11, 1897 T. L Donohoo Fatally Injured. T. L. Donohoo died at the hospital on Sunday forenoon, the cause of his death being the shock received from his right leg being crushed by a railroad train and from the loss of blood before and during the amputation of the injured limb. The deceased was favorably known in this city, having been in the employment of Mr. Tim Kinney for (crease in paper) the time he met with the accident that finally ended his life he was on his way to Bitter Creek to assist in taking a train load of sheep to Nebraska for Mr. J. G. Edwards, who had engaged him. He missed the passenger train during the afternoon, but he assured Mr. Edwards he would be at Bitter Creek on time, as he would catch a freight. His determination not to be late and to make his word good, explains his attempt to board a moving train. He was over zealous and his devotion to duty cost him his life. It is noble to die thus, yet we mourn for a man cut down suddenly in his prime. Coroner D. L McNamara impaneled a jury to investigate the cause of the accident. Below will be found the evidence verbatim and the jury’s verdict. The parents of the deceased live in Indiana, a brother Lou at Alexandria and a widowed sister with three children at Elwood, Indiana, with whom the coroner is in correspondence. The unfortunate man was very kind to his sister, sending her remittances now and again to help to support herself and children. Mr. McNamara, who has been very attentive in this matter, carried out the wishes of the relatives of the deceased and forwarded the remains on Monday morning at 3:10 to Alexandria, Indiana. The effects of the deceased are being gathered together by the coroner who has collected $17.80, a balance that was due the deceased by Mr. Kinney, and he has also received from Mr. Mat Rumph the $20 which was deposited in his hands as stake holder. The following is the testimony before the coroner’s jury with the names of the witnesses giving the same:-- P. Hendricks:-- “I was conductor in charge of the train by which Donohoo was injured at Baxter station. We had ?6 cars in our train and were running probably, 15 miles per hour, when all at once the engineer stopped the train and we heard a man hollow. We supposed the man was on our train in some of the cars, but instead of that, we found a man in the ditch hollowing that he had been run over. I asked him what was the matter. He said his right leg was run over. He accused himself of trying to catch the train. The train’s speed was 15 miles an hour. When we found him we backed up on the side track, picked him up and brought him to Rock Springs and turned him over to Mr. Levesque, the U. P. agent. I asked him his name, when he told me his name was Donohoo and that he had been working for Mr. Tim Kinney. He had been at Bitter Creek and was on his way back. He told me he tried to catch on to the train. His right leg was injured between the ankle and knee.” Dr. E. H. Norton:-- “I am a physician and surgeon. I examined Thomas L. Donohoo on Saturday morning about 9 o’clock. He had an extensive crush wound of the right leg—about one-half the way between the ankle and the knee. Everything was thoroughly disorganized excepting the skin. No other injury was detected upon him. He died not far from 11 o’clock yesterday, (Sunday) morning. The cause of his death was the original crush of the leg with a certain amount of shock and a certain amount of loss of blood following the amputation of the leg below the knee. The contributing feature of the case was rather a feeble heart which was present from the first I saw him until his death. He ultimately died from heart failure, caused by the operation. I amputated the leg on Saturday afternoon just below the knee. Death is rather rare in cases of this kind. He died rather suddenly. After the operation I saw him frequently. On Sunday morning he was clamoring for something to eat and I allowed him to have something light. That cuts no figure whatever.” O. H. Remier:-- “I was head brakeman on the train when Donohoo was injured on Saturday morning about 7:45 or 55. We were going through Baxter on first train 22 and were passing through the siding when I felt the train slow up and come to a full stop. I stepped out of the caboose and walked on a little way and saw him about 15 feet from the track in the brush. I asked him what was the matter. He replied “I have a leg cut off.” By this time our conductor appeared. He told me to back in on the side track, cut off the engine and take him to Rock Springs on the engine. I did so. I did not hear the man make any statement. I put him on board and laid him on the gang plank and brought him to Rock Springs.” W. H. Hall:-- “I was hind brakeman on the train. We were going through Baxter on Saturday morning on first 22. As we approached the east switch the train slowed up and finally stopped. I went out and this young man was pointing towards the front of the train. I heard somebody hollowing “come help me boys.” I found the injured man 15 or 16 feet from the track. He stated he had his leg cut off. I asked him how he managed that? He answered “I tried to catch on the train.” The conductor ordered me to throw the switch and put the train on the side track. We then took him to Rock Springs and turned him over to Mr. Levesque. The train was going about 15 miles an hour. He made no statement in my hearing.” Wm. Wickstrom:-- “I reside at Baxter and am 17 years of age. On Saturday (crease in paper). He said he was going to Bitter Creek. He said he had been at Rock Springs and started to walk out. When he came to Baxter he said he was going to the next station, Point of Rocks, and try to catch a train. I saw the train coming along and looked back to see him trying to jump on. The train was going about 15 miles an hour. He told me that he drew $50 and that he bet $20 on the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight and spent the rest. He also said when he woke up near No. 7 mine, his ticket and money were gone. I saw him jump on the left hand side of the train. I saw him in the ditch. I heard him say he was trying to jump on the train. I saw him at Baxter about 25 minutes before he tried to get on the train. He was not drunk, but looked as if he had been drinking.” Jacob Morr:-- “I reside at Rawlins and was fireman on the train. We were going through Baxter. When passing the east switch I saw a man walking toward the boarding house. He stopped when about the second car passed him. I watched him to see what he was going to do. He held a pair of overshoes which he threw away and made a grab for the ladder. Then I saw him swing underneath, let go, drop down and roll into the ditch. I could see his leg was cut off, for it was dangling. I told the engineer to stop as we had hurt a man. He stopped and started to go back. We then backed into the siding, took the man on the engine and ran with him to Rock Springs. The train was going at a speed of 15 miles an hour. I did not hear the man talk at all.” James Album:--- “I reside at Rawlins and was engineer of the train that injured a man. He was injured at Baxter. I did not see anything. We were going through Baxter on first 22 when I heard somebody hollow. I put on the air and stopped as quick as possible. I got out the engine and saw the injured man. We put him on the engine and brought him to Rock Springs. He made no statement in my hearing.” M. C. Holland:-- “I am section foreman at Baxter. I was a quarter of a mile away when the man was hurt. I saw the engine stop. I didn’t go down then. About 10 minutes afterwards I saw a big pool of blood about, probably, 14 inches long and came to the conclusion that some one was hurt. When I arrived at the section house I was told a man was hurt.” John Isaacson:-- “I reside at Baxter. Did not see the accident. On Saturday morning after breakfast, Mr. Wickstrum and I were going to Rock Springs. I went to the door and there stood a man who inquired if the train would stop there. I told him trains did not stop. He said he was coming from Rock Springs and was going down to Bitter Creek and he had neither money nor ticket. He said he woke up somewhere between Rock Springs and Baxter this morning, but didn’t state just where. He said he had been at Rock Springs on Friday night and had been drinking a little. He had $50 and a ticket to Bitter Creek. He said ??? I can remember is that I bet about $20 on the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight in the Wyoming saloon and that Mat Rumph held the stakes. After that I cannot remember much, but when I came to, my money and ticket were gone, so I thought I would walk.” We went out and just as we got outside the train came along. He remarked, “if that train was running up hill I could catch it.” I told him it was not up hill and he could not catch it. That is about all I know. I went back and saw that he leg was broken. I helped to put him on the train.” JURY’S VERDICT We, the jury, impaneled and duly sworn by D. L. McNamara, coroner, to inquire into the death of one T. L. Donohoo, do find that he came to his death by trying to get on to train No. 22 while in motion near Baxter station on March 6th, 1897, which caused the loss of his right leg. He died from the effects of his injuries. No one was to blame for the accident but the deceased. GEO. DEMOREST, LUKE FOSTER, JOHN SHARP. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12, Mar 11, 1897 Jack Gunn Dead. There are still a number of old timers living in this count and state, who remember jack Gunn, at one time owner of the “G” ranch. To them the news of his death will come with feelings of deep regret. He passed away at Atlanta, Ga., on the 2d inst. The following particulars we glean from the Atlanta Journal, of date, March 3d, 1897:-- “Mr. John Gunn, a prominent merchant and capitalist of North Dakota, died in Atlanta yesterday afternoon, where he had been for some time in search of health. Mr. Gunn was accompanied by his wife, who has been with him during his journey in the south and who was at his bedside when he died. The death of Mr. Gunn was not unexpected. His health had been bad for a long time and he came south some time ago in search of a balmier climate. But the malady from which he suffered could not be cured and he found only temporary relief. Mr. Gunn, with his wife, traveled in Florida for a long time, but he found no relief there. They came to Atlanta some time ago and have been here ever since. Mr. Gunn was 61 years of age. This morning his brother-in-law was notified of his death. The brother-in-law is in far away Dakota, but will come at once to Atlanta. He will probably arrive here by Saturday night and after he arrives the funeral arrangements will be made. Nothing has been done yet regarding the funeral, but the body will probably be carried to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for interment. The remains of Mr. Gunn were removed to the undertaking parlors of J. F. Barclay & Company on Alabama street, where they were embalmed and prepared for burial.” Of late years Mr. Gunn was engaged in business at Mandan, North Dakota. Commenting upon his demise the Times of March 3d, thus bears testimony to his worth as a citizen:-- “John Gunn has long been one of the most prominent businessmen in Mandan, both as a member of the firm of McDougal & Gunn and as a director for several years of the First National bank. He was a native of Canada, but from early youth he has been a citizen of the United States. Years ago he was connected with the army and made the trip across the plains with early exploring parties and was stationed in southern California. After leaving the government service he engaged in cattle raising in Wyoming and his business sagacity led him to see out when cattle were at the top notch. He was in the mercantile business in Montana for a while and came to Mandan with the first settlers. For some years he has suffered from Bright’s disease, which has led him to take several trips to the southern states. About a year ago he went to Atlanta where he was joined later by Mrs. Gunn, who has remained with him since. He was about sixty-one years old.” While owner of the “G” ranch Mr. Gunn made Green River his trading point. He was a man of integrity, honesty and enterprise, lending a helping hand to his fellow man worthy of trust and confidence. A few remain behind today in this county who were aided in their early start in life by the kind generosity of him who has been called hence. We remember when he went to Canada to wed Miss Elizabeth Henrietta McDougal, and returned with his bride to Green River City. Shortly afterwards, however, he sold out his ranch and brand to Fisher and Barlew, and went to Montana with a snug fortune of $75,000. For 25 years he was a pioneer of this western country, being one of its first settlers. During Bryan’s palmy days he ran a dairy. He came with General Connor from California in the early sixties, occupying the position of army blacksmith and he held the distinction of being the best horse shoer in the west. He has one sister, Mrs. Moore, living at Black Hawk, Colorado. Her husband was at one time an engineer on the U. P. railway. The sorrowing widow is a sister of Mr. Angus McDougal, to whom the report of his brother-in-law’s death came in the form of a most unwelcome surprise. Many here sympathize with Mrs. Gunn in her deep affliction, but may she find consolation in the knowledge that his was the good fight and now he rests in peace. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13, Mar 18, 1897 Administrator’s Notice of Final Settlement. To all creditors and others interested in the estate of Joseph Rizzo, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, August Crippa, the administrator of said estate, intends to make final settlement of said estate, at the next term, to wit, the April, A. D. 1897 term of the district court, of the county of Sweetwater, state of Wyoming. AUGUST CRIPPA, Administrator. CHARLES A. SNYDER, Attorney for Administrator. Dated at Rock Springs, Wyo., March 18th, A. D. 1897. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13, Mar 18, 1897 Guilty of Manslaughter. Lewis S. Tremmell, who shot and killed a brakeman named Fred Stabler at Cheyenne, last October, was found guilty of manslaughter by the jury. He was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary. He was defended by Attorney Walter Stoll and the state was represented by Laramie county’s able prosecuting attorney, Mr. Breckons. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14, Mar 25, 1897 Caleb Mercer Passes Away at the Soldiers’ Home. Yesterday afternoon, between ?? and ? o’clock, Caleb Mercer died at the Soldiers’ Home, in this city, says the Cheyenne Tribune, of the 21st inst. The deceased was brought to the home from Rock Springs last September and was in a helpless condition, being carried to the home on a stretcher. Since that time he has been ill and helpless a greater portion of the time. Caleb Mercer was a member of Company F, 97th Pennsylvania volunteers and served through the war of the rebellion with distinction. He was born and raised in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Three children survive him and reside in Philadelphia. The G. A. R. will have charge of the funeral, which will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14, Mar 25, 1897 Mrs. Robert Flockhart Dead. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the demise of Mrs. Robert Flockhart, which occurred at Diamondville on the Oregon Short Line, on Tuesday, March 23d, 1897. A telegram, the first intimation, bearing the sad news, was received by Judge W. H. Mellor during the afternoon. The words were brief, but terrible in their import. They were passed from mouth to mouth, spreading gloom everywhere. Mrs. Mellor and Mr. and Mrs. David Flockhart took the evening train for Diamondville, and on the same train was shipped the casket to bring the remains to Rock Springs. Judge Mellor made the necessary preparations for the funeral, which was held this afternoon at four o’clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mellor, one hour after the arrival of the remains from the west. Mrs. Mellor, and Mr. and Mrs. David Flockhart returned with the remains, and they were accompanied by the widower, Robert Flockhart and his friend, Mr. Dan Aitkens. Services were conducted by Rev. Stoddard and appropriate hymns were sung by the choir, Mrs. Treasure playing the musical accompaniments. The pall bearers were Samuel Fletcher, Charles Tufte, James Cashin, Robert Smith, Cornelius Simpkins and Thomas Phillips. Beautiful floral decorations, wreaths, crosses, etc. covered the lid of the casket, but not a flower was purer than the form that lay still in death within the coffin’s narrow space. We have been unable to obtain reliable particulars about her death, but enough is known to say that Mrs. Flockhart was in her usual good health on Monday, attending to her household duties in the same happy spirit, so characteristic of her, and on Tuesday forenoon she passed away. A coroner’s inquest was held, as per law required, on all cases of sudden death, but we have not received a copy of the verdict. The deceased was born near Edinburgh, Scotland, and was 47 years of age. A husband survives her and in Scotland her aged mother still lives, also two sisters and a brother. Sixteen years ago she came to America and in 1892 she went back to her native land on a visit. Words cannot convey the respect we had for this model woman now gone to the Better Land. In heart pure, in hand liberal, and never tired, her duties were never done. Her song smoothed the edges of this world’s drudgery and tender words lifted many a heavy burden from the oppressed. A friend she had in all who knew her, and a true friend she was to all who merited her friendship. Many a heart aches tonight in its solitude for the good Mrs. Flockhart whom we shall see no more. Tears fall and prayers are offered. May she reset in peace. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15, Apr 1, 1897 Death at Diamondville On the 29th of March, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson died at Diamondville. The sympathy of their many friends is extended to the sorrowing parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15, Apr 1, 1897 Mrs. Wardleigh Dead. J. C. Friend received a telegram from Ogden, Utah, Monday, stating that Mrs. Sarah Wardleigh was dead and would be buried Tuesday. Mrs. Wardleigh was a sister of Mrs. W. A. Clark of Snake river and of the late Mrs. J. C. Friend. She visited this city for several weeks nearly fifteen years ago.—Rawlins Republican. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16, Apr 8, 1897 Frozen to Death. Word has been received from Brown’s Park to the effect that a resident of that section was frozen to death last Monday night. The man was drunk and being unable to get a place of shelter, laid down in a gulch, where he was found by some cowboys.—Craig Courier. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16, Apr 8, 1897 Death at Wellsville. Isabel Parker, wife of Willard Parker, and daughter of John and Margaret Hendry, of Wellsville, died at that place April 4th, leaving a husband and seven children, the youngest two weeks old. The funeral took place yesterday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16, Apr 8, 1897 Death of Lawrence Taggert. Lawrence Taggert, section foreman on the B. A. & P. who was injured last Saturday, died at his home, No. 707 Commercial avenue, at 6 o’clock this morning. It was not at first thought that Mr. Taggert’s injuries were of a fatal character, but subsequent events proved that he was hurt internally. Mr. Taggert previous to coming to Anaconda and accepting the section foremanship of the high line a year ago, had been section foreman at Rock Springs, Wyo., for 25 years. He has a son and daughter living at that place at the present time. Besides a wife he leaves four children, a grand child and a number of other relatives. Mrs. John McAuley of this city was his cousin. He was a charter member of the local lodge of the Order of Pendo, and the members of that order are doing all in their power to assuage the grief of their brother’s family. Definite arrangements for his funeral will be made later. The foregoing extract from an Anaconda paper this office received from Mr. James Taggert, who went to Montana last Friday to attend the funeral of his father. Particulars of the accident will, no doubt, be received later. The many friends of the deceased in Sweetwater county will regret to hear of Larry’s death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17, Apr 15, 1897 Died From His Injuries. On Saturday while Peter Facinilli was at work in no. 1 mine he was crushed between a car and a prop to such an extent that death soon followed the injuries. Coroner D. L. McNamara summoned a competent jury and held and inquest of the remains in conformity with the law. The evidence presented and the verdict rendered the MINER publishes in full as follows: Dr. E. H. Norton gave written testimony: “This is to certify that I attended (crease in paper) who was said to be hurt in U. P. company’s employment in No. 1 mine on April 10th, 1897. He was suffering from a fracture of the ribs over the heart and internal injuries and in my opinion this was the cause of his death.” Joe Vittiolli testified:--“I work in No. 1 mine for the U. P. coal company, Rock Springs, as a miner. I was partner of Peter Facinilli, now deceased. At 12 o’clock, noon, my partner, while proceeding to drop a loaded car, knocked the rail which was used as a block. When I saw him he was wedged in between the car and a prop with one hand under the car. I cannot say how the car got off the track. I was between six and seven yards away from him when the accident occurred. When I reached him he called “partner help me out.” We never put any sprage in the frost car, but always put four in the hind one. One car was five or six yards apart from the other. It is customary with us to put a cap piece as a block before the wheel while loading, also to put a rail from the tie in the floor to the end of the car to hold same. I saw him kick the rail. That is all I know about it.” B. Dona testified:-- “I am a coal miner and work in No. 1 mine of the U. P. coal company. I was not at Peter Facinilli’s room at the time of the accident. Peter’s partner told me to “hurry up.” I was working in the next room. I went with Joe Vittiolli to help him get him out and we had to get a rail to raise the car to get him out. After we got him free, he said, “Boys I am going to die.” He was lying with his head down the hill between the prop and car, wedged in pretty tight.” James Madill testified:-- “I am a driver in No. 1 mine. When bringing out a trip of loaded cars from No. 14 room I met B. Dona. He informed me that Peter Facinilli was hurt and asked me to take an empty car and bring him out. When I got to the place deceased was lying on the floor, alongside the loaded car. I helped to carry him to the empty car. He requested me to “hurry and get him out as soon as possible.” I (crease in paper) We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law, by D. L. McNamara, coroner, do hereby certify, after hearing the evidence, that Peter Facinilli met his death about 12 o’clock, noon, on the 10th day of April, 1897, by accident and there is no blame attached to the U. P. coal company or its officials. DAVID EVANS, clerk. ADAM FLETCHER, WILLIAM COFFEY. The deceased was unmarried. He was a half brother of Joseph Facinilli and a cousin of Albert Facinilli. He leaves a half brother, Andrew, in Illinois, and two sisters and two brothers in Europe, the two sisters in Tyrol and the two brothers in Germany. He came to America twelve years ago and to Rock Springs five years ago next fall. He was a man of regular habits, of exemplary character and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a member in good standing of an Austrian beneficial society in Ironwood, Michigan, and his brother in the lodge, Mr. Eugenio Menghini, who is now located here, waited upon him during his last hours and attended to all arrangements for the funeral, which took place from the Catholic church on Monday forenoon. The Rev. Father Delahunty officiated and the Silver Cornet band played solemn dirges during the march to the cemetery. Joseph Facinilli was in Utah at the time the accident happened. A telegram was sent him and he took the first train for Rock Springs, arriving in time to be present at the obsequies. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17, Apr 15, 1897 Fatal Accident. Last week the MINER informed its readers of Eric Norbakka having been carried out of No. 1 mine in an injured condition on Thursday forenoon, his injuries having been caused by coal falling upon him. He was taken, at his own request, to his home, where he died during the evening. An inquest was held over the remains by coroner D. L. McNamara, the full particulars of which are as follows: Dr. E. H. Norton testified: “On April 8th, 1897, about ? o’clock a.m. I examined Eric (crease in paper) suffering from a broken leg, scalp wounds, fracture of the spine, general contusions and internal injuries. I saw him last at about 6:30 p.m., of the same day and he was at that time moribund.” Leander Weeti testified: “I work in No. 1 mine of the U. P. coal company. I was with Norbakka at the time he was injured. I was loading a car with coal at the time of the accident. We had about six feet of a mine when he was hurt. We fired no shots that day. I did not know the coal was loose. I tried and sounded the coal. My partner said it was loose a little in the front.” James Reid testified: “I work in No. 1 mine of the U. P. coal company. I am driver in No. 35 entry. About 8 o’clock I pulled the first two cars up. Things were all right as far as I knew. I had only got about 12 rooms’ length when a boy, John Norman, told me that Eric Norbakka got hurt. He asked me to come back. I pulled a car up to the room and found Norbakka lying by the side of the track. I assisted him into the car and took him out to the surface. He informed me that he thought he was badly hurt. Have stated all I know.” T. V. Davis testified: “I am bony boss in No. 1 mine. I passed through No. 4 room at 7:30 in the morning. At this time they were making their cars fast for loading. I looked all over the place, and seeing nothing unusual I got as far as No. 12 room when John Norman told me that Norbakka was hurt. I then went back and saw that some coal had fallen. I assisted him into the car. He said nothing to me.” JURY’S VERDICT We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law by Coroner D. L. McNamara, find that Eric Norbakka came to his death at about 9 o’clock on April 8th, 1897, by a fall of coal in room No. 4, in 35 entry, in No. 1 mine, and that no one can be held responsible for same. CHARLES L. YOUNG, clerk. JOHN LOVE, THOMAS GRIFFITHS. (crease in paper) funeral services (crease in paper) several ladies (crease in paper) point out is advantages and praising its beauties. He was a good citizen, honest in all his transactions and a kind husband and father. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn his untimely end. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from the Finnish church, on Sunday forenoon, the Rev. Rieppa officiating. The Finn band was in attendance and played solemn music both in the church and while the sad procession moved slowly towards the cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17, Apr 15, 1897 Found Dead. Mrs. Boutillon, who wandered away from her home at Green River several days ago, was found this morning by Engineer Bly near the river bank about a mile above town. In her wanderings the poor woman had fallen over a precipice some sixty feet, striking upon a boulder below, causing instant death. The deceased has two sons who live on a ranch near town. Coroner D. L. McNamara was telegraphed for this morning and he has gone to the county seat to hold an inquest over the remains. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 17, Apr 15, 1897 Death of Mrs. Frank Easton. Mrs. Frank Easton died very suddenly at her home on the Almy road near Evanston, on Wednesday morning. She had been apparently in her usual health up to an hour previous to her death. On Tuesday she was up town buying some goods, and in the evening worked about the house, retiring about ten o’clock. At five o’clock in the morning she called her daughter to get up and make a fire saying she had a bad headache. The girl made a fire, and then went back to see how her mother was. She found her speechless and breathing very hard. She then ran out to the nearest neighbor, Mr. Danks, and called him in. On seeing her condition he too was alarmed, and hurried up town for a doctor. Dr. Harrison arrived at her bedside at about 6.15, only to find she had been dead about fifteen minutes. He regards it as a clear case of apoplexy. Mr. Easton was away on Smith’s Fork at the time, but in response to a telegram came home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Easton was a native of Evanston. Her maiden name was Wade. She was bout forty years of age. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her sudden departure. Two of her daughters, aged respectively about 17 and 19, are living at home. Then there are three smaller children, the youngest being about three years. It is a sad loss for these children, the greatest possible bereavement, the loss of a good mother.—Evanston Herald. The funeral took place last Sunday from the family residence. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 Jun 3, 1897 Walter in Heaven A gloom fell over this community on Wednesday afternoon, when the news was whispered from one to the other that Walter Murphy had died from the effects of injuries he received from a passing train, while playing in the new yard with some of his young companions. As his death was the result of an accident, the Miner gives full particulars below as related at the inquest so that the complete facts may be known. Walter's end, so sudden and without warning is sad, very sad; too sad for words to express the feelings of those left in grief. What the father has suffered and what the mother has realized no one can tell. To have the youngest, the baby as it were, and a favorite, not only with the parents but with every one, turn from them in the manner little Walter lost his life, is a fearful thing. Happy and laughing only an hour before, he left his mother to go out to play, and to be brought back mangled and bleeding with death set in his beautiful young face, was a stern experience most heart-rending. The wheels of the cars went over him so that he could not live. Not a cry issued from his lips, but his first thought was of his mother, "Go tell Ma," he said, and "Ma" was his last whispered sound as his young spirit took its flight to the station allotted for it on High. Walter was a good boy, a noble boy for one so young. He had a sweet intelligent face, and was of a kind and gentle disposition. He was the joy of his parents and to be struck down at eight years of age causes tears to flow from every eye. But may his father and mother and only brother Robbie take consolation in the thought that only a short parting has taken place and Walter is now waiting for their coming. This entire community sympathizes deeply with the afflicted in this darkest hour of their lives. Walter was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Murphy. He is the fourth child that they have laid away, only one now remaining out of five. The funeral took place from the family residence at 9:30 a. m. Here the mourners met, most of whom took a last look at the regularly chiseled features of the boy as he lay imbedded in flowers, spotless as if cast in white marble. Six altar boys in their surplices followed the hearse to the church, where Father Delahunty held services. A requiem mass was celebrated and the singing by the choir with organ accompaniments by Mr. Fett was appropriate. "Nearer My God to Thee," was sung with consoling effect. Of little Walter Father Delahunty spoke tenderly and lovingly, his words touched the hearts of those present, "It is better to die in purity, than to live in sin and dissipation." As the funeral corsege was passing from the church, "Nearer My God to Thee" was sung again by the choir. It was a large funeral, a long line of carriages following the hearse to the cemetery where the last rites were performed by Father Delahunty. The pall bearers were Patrick Murphy, unlce of Walter; F. Palmer, P. J. M. Jordan and Mr. Gallagher from Green River. The floral tributes were handsome. Among them were: Maltese cross from Pat Tobin and his yard crew and F. Lavesque and his office staff; cross, Johnnie Waters; star, Mrs. P. J. Quealy; star, Mike Nicholson; bouquest, Johnnie Lee; arbor, Miss Abrahams; cross, Mrs. W. W. Paterson, teacher and Walter's school class mates; wreath, Raymond Keiric; wreath, Nellie and Willie Bowen; cut flowers, Miss Shedden; cut flowers, Mrs. Matthews; cross, Wm. Fett; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. M. Jordan, etc. The grave was lined with white cloth decorated with flowers, amilax and evergreens. Also the casing for the snow-white casket was covered in the same way by Mrs. P. J. Quealy, Mrs. A. J. Wipperman and Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. Laferty and other ladies were very attentive to the wants of the family and greatly assisted them through their trying hour. Attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Cafney, Mrs. Redman and Miss Redman, Dan Sullivan, etc, from Green River and Mrs. Murphy and William Murphy from Rawlins. (inquest testimony follows, available at the Wyoming Newspaper Project). --- Rock Springs Miner no. 35 August 19, 1897 Death of John Slaviro Mr. John Slaviro, a gentleman well known in this community, died at the State hospital here of consumption and was buried on Sunday. The deceased leaves an aged father and mother here, a sister, Mrs. Joseph Facinilli in Rock Springs, and a sister, Mrs. Ed. Wold, in Colorado, also a brother Louis in Rock Springs. At one time he was in business in this city, but selling out to his brother-in-law, Ed. Wold, he went to Colorado and worked in the silver mines there, where he became leaded. Returning to this town early in the spring he tried ranch life for a month or two, but getting worse all the time he entered the state hospital and finally passed over the range. John was an honorable man, Peace to his ashes. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 36 August 26, 1897 James Finch, of Carbon, Killed. James Finch, of Carbon, met with an accident a week ago, which terminated in his death a few days since. One week ago yesterday he was engaged in hauling a load of coal into Carbon from a point about seven miles from town, and while going down a hill the neck yoke strap broke, allowing the tongue of the wagon to fall, scaring the horses. Mr. Finch jumped to the ground to quiet the horses, when one of the animals kicked him, throwing him under the wagon. The load passed over his body, inflicting injuries to his spine from which he never recovered. He was 40 years of age.—Rawlins Journal. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 36 August 26, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dickinson, of Green River, arrived in Evanston last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Nisbet. Mrs. Dickinson is a sister to Mrs. Nisbet.—Evanston News Register. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 2, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. John Noble lost their ten-week’s-old son on Friday. The funeral took place on Saturday. To the sorrowing parents the sympathy of their many friends is extended. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 2, 1897 Verdicts of Two Juries. The MINER publishes today the verdicts of the juries in the inquest cases of George Gatton, accidentally killed at Green River and of Tony Carlin, who was killed by falling down a shaft near Sweetwater. VERIDT OF JURY ON INQUEST OF AN UNKNOWN. We, the jury, duly empaneled and sworn according to law by Coroner D. L. McNamara, to investigate the death of a man, name unknown, do find that the deceased came to his death on the morning of August 10th, 1897, by falling from the top of an engine cab in the U. P. Railway company’s round house in Green River, Wyoming, and the jury believes his death was purely accidental, no blame being attached to any one. A. D. DIBBLE, Clerk, HENRY BLUCHIR, EDWARD D. MORRISON. - GREEN RIVER, WYO., Aug. 11, ‘97 After the jury had rendered their verdict it was learned that the name of the unfortunate man was George Gatton, a cousin of Mr. John C. Friend, of Rawlins, and that he had a sister living in Illinois, to whom a telegram was sent, and she gave instructions regarding the burial of the body. VERDICT OF JURY ON INQUEST OVER TONY CARLIN’S BODY We, the jury, duly empaneled and sworn according to law, by D. L. McNamara, coroner, to investigate the death of Tony Carlin deceased, do find that he came to his death by falling down a prospect shaft belonging to the Sweetwater Coal Mining company, to miles northeast of Sweetwater, on August 19th, 1897, about half past three o’clock in the afternoon. From evidence given we find it was purely accidental and no party or parties are responsible for same. THOMAS PHILLIPS, Clerk, Eb. O. MCCOURT, EDWARD HUGHES. The deceased was married to a widow with two children at Ogden about two weeks previous to his death. He formerly worked for the company but let Sweetwater three or four months ago. Since he returned he had only been working for the company six days. He was an Italian by birth, a man of good character and a hard worker. At one time he was a member of Peacock Lodge No. 14, A. O. U. W., but while he was away he allowed himself to be delinquent, consequently, by the rules of the order, his beneficiary became invalid. This is much to be regretted, but serves as another warning to all members of beneficial organization never to neglect obligations and the payment of dues and assessments. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 38 September 9, 1897 Arrest of Prominent Doctor and a Young Man of Evanston Warrants have been issued at Evanston for Dr. C. H. Blackburn and Chas. Martin, charging them with the murder of Hattie Sainforth, a young lady, who died there from the effects of a criminal operation. The coroner's jury has investigated the case. Martin has been clerk for Superintendent O'Neill of the Union Pacific. Blackburn has been prominent in his profession and socially, and until late was captain of the Evanston company, W. N. G. The town is much wrought up. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 16, 1897 Died. In Green River, September 12th, 1897, Baby Regan, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Regan, aged 11 months, 13 days. The funeral was held at the residence of the parents, Sept. 14th, and was attended by a large concourse of people, testifying to the esteem of the family in that community. The sympathy of the community was manifested not only by attendance but by the lavish contribution of flowers, many handsome pieces being sent, also a profusion of cut flowers. We stand still in the presence of death. Words of sympathy are void and meaningless to parents when their hearts are so bowed down and their arms so empty. "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled" A FRIEND. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 16, 1897 CARD OF THANKS. We hereby desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many kind and thoughtful friends for their assistance and sympathy to us during the sickness and death of our little one. MR. AND MRS. J. F. REGAN, Green River, Wyoming. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 16, 1897 Editor N. B. Dresser was called to Salt Lake last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Roy S. Dresser, his brother's wife. She died on the third after a lingering illness of several months and at the age of thirty years.-- Mercur Miner. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 16, 1897 Killed On the Track. The MINER is informed that Mr. Jones, foreman of Spinner and Jones, the wool growers was killed by the cars at a point west of Granger in Uinta county. Mr. Karl Spinner went up to investigate the matter. Further particulars will be given next week. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 16, 1897 Fatal Accident. Coroner McNamara was called to Marston on the 12th inst., to hold an inquest over the remains of an unknown man killed on the railroad. The body was frightfully mangled, the head being severed from the body. Next week the MINER will give fuller details. Mr. McNamara has obtained some information that may lead to his identification. He is supposed to be a Mr. Codell, an ex-soldier and tailor by trade. He had $6.70 on his person and a watch chain without a watch. Mr. Lochren of this city and some of the soldiers at the fort who knew Codell are assisting the coroner in locating the relations of the unfortunate man. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Sad Death at Green River. George Frazier, of Salt Lake, died at the Pacific hotel, Green River, some time on Friday night or early on last Saturday morning. Coroner D. L. McNamara was telegraphed for and held an inquest over the remains. Jesse Hardin was the principal witness whose testimony ran as follows: George Frazier, of Salt Lake city, registered here on September 14th, about the hour of 3:30 p.m. As the porter was busy, I showed him to his room. Seeing that he was in poor health I asked him where he lived. He replied, "Salt Lake city." I then inquired where his parents resided. He answered, "Cincinnati, Ohio." I suggested to him that he should go home, to which he replied, that he would like to but could not, owing to not having the money to pay car fare. When I said, "good night" to him he complained of being very tired. He did not get up until nearly 3 p.m., and said he would stay here that night. I assigned him room No. 8 and the porter took him upstairs. He got up about 8 o'clock a.m. He sat around the office nearly all forenoon. He went out, but came in again about 4 o'clock and sat around. He registered about 6:30 p.m. The porter again showed him to his room. He informed the porter that he had to take some medicine and the porter brought him a glass and a pitcher of ice water. About 5:30 p.m. the chambermaid called my attention to room No. 6, saying that the gentleman who occupied same had not got up. I went to the room and found the door locked. I looked over the transom and saw him lying in bed covered up. I said to the chambermaid, "The poor fellow is not well; let him sleep and I will tell the night clerk to look out for him." At 7:15 a.m. on Saturday September 18th, the chambermaid said "The gentleman in room No. 6 has the door locked and it is impossible to get in." I went up to the room with her and forced the key out of the lock. I then got her pass key and opening the door went in to arouse him. I took a hold of his shoulder and found that he was dead. I promptly notified the manager when he telegraphed to Rock Springs for the coroner. Charlotte G. Hawk, M.D., signed a certificate which reads: "This is to certify that George Frazier was suffering from phthisis at the time of his death and in my opinion, was the cause of his death." JURY'S VERDICT. We, the jury, duly empaneled and sworn according to law by coroner D. L. McNamara to investigate the cause of the death of a man named George Frazier, who was found dead in the U. P. hotel at Green River on the morning of September 18, 1897, having heard the testimony in the case, find that he came to his death by suffering from phthisis, and we believe it was the direct cause of his death. MIKE COONEY, ED. MORRISON, R. LEWIS. The coroner found in the pockets of the deceased a ten cent piece, 2 bottles of medicine and two letters from his wife, who lives at 163 Wet Temple street, Salt Lake city. The remains were interred at Green River under the directions of the coroner at 12 o'clock on Sunday. Mrs. Frazier writes in reply to the coroner, that she will be at Green River as soon as she possibly can. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Killed on the U. P. Railroad Coroner McNamara informs the MINER that he is still without positive proof as to the identity of the man supposed to be Codell, who was killed at Marston between Bryan and Granger, on September 12th. The mangled remains were gathered together, placed on a hand car and taken to Bryan where they were buried. The head was entirely separated from the body. In addition to the money reported in last week's MINER, the coroner found in his pocket two pictures of two young ladies who have been identified as the Misses Annie and Rose Kapp, of Cheyenne, and the coroner has written them asking for what information they can give about the deceased. At the time the inquest was held the jury thought from the address, "Wm. Shaver, Arizona," found on his person, that it was the name of the unfortunate man himself, but such, it appears, is not the case, as Wm. Shaver is alive and well in Arizona and has been heard from. JURY'S VERDICT We, the jury, duly empaneled and sworn according to law by D. L. McNamara, coroner, to investigate the death of a man whose name in unknown, but supposed to be Wm. Shaver, who was killed at Marston on the morning of September 12th, 1897, do find, after hearing the testimony that the deceased came to his death by a train of cars running over him while beating his way and we hold no one responsible for the accident. MIKE COONEY, ED. MORRISON, HENRY BLUCHER. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Deaths at Sweetwater Sorrow dwells within the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. L. Muller at Sweetwater, their little family circle being broken by the death of their eleven year old son, Elwood D. Muller, who passed away on Saturday. The cause of his death was a complication of diseases. Everything was done that medical skill and loving parents could suggest, but it was not to be. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place form the Congregational church, Rock Springs, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kevan conducting the services. The afflicted parents have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 CARD OF THANKS Permit us to thank, through the columns of the MINER, the citizens of Sweetwater for their kindness to us during the illness and at the death of our boy Elwood. The helping hand, so willingly extended, and the soothing words, so earnestly spoken, have gone far to lighten our burned of sorrow. MR. AND MRS. E. J. L. MULLER --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Death of John Jones The accidental death of John Jones, Karl Spinner's sheep foreman, to which the MINER briefly referred last week, occurred about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning about half way between Moss Agate and Church Buttes. How he came to fall under the cars will always remain a mystery. The mutilated remains were gathered up along the track, taken to Evanston by coroner Cashin and there buried. Appropriate services were held, the Rev. Mr. Perry officiating. Mr. Jones had no known relatives, and only a few of his near friends attended the funeral. Deceased was about 36 years old and was very highly though of by his employer. Mr. and Mrs. Spinner were the chief mourners and saw that everything was done that could be done for their friend. The funeral occurred on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Notice to Creditors. Estate of Shadrick J. Large, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration were on the 28th day of August, A. D. 1897, granted to the undersigned in the above estate, and all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers for allowance, to the undersigned Edward J. Morris, within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit from such estate, and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of said letters, they will be forever barred. Dated Green River, Wyoming, September 22nd, A. D. 1987. EDWARD J. MORRIS Administrator. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Their Child Is Gone. Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Granquist and plucked form its mother's arms little Emma Eleanor, their infant child, nine months old. The funeral took place from the family residence on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Stoddard conducting the services which were appropriate and impressive. The sympathy of their many friends is extended to the sorrowing parents. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 September 23, 1897 Henry Edmundson Convicted of Murder in the Second Degree Henry Edmundson, the man who murdered George Richards on Big Piney on the 25th of July, was convicted of murder in the second degree, with the jury out but two hours and a half at Evanston. From the evidence presented it appears that in 1881 Edmundson had been sentenced to 14 years in the territorial jail for grand larceny, committed in Clarke county, Montana. Of these 14 years he served but eight. He afterwards served on year in the Deer Lodge penitentiary for grand larceny, committed in the same state. These facts were not generally known in the neighborhood in which he lived. Edmundson killed the lover of his stepdaughter. He was defended by D. A. Preston, of Rock Springs and M. C. Brown of Laramie. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 September 30, 1897 Sentenced at Evanston. In the District court, which adjourned at Evanston Saturday, sentence was passed by Judge Knight on the following prisoners:-- Julius Greenwald, who pleaded guilty of murder in the second degree, hard labor for life; Henry Edmondson, convicted of murder in the second degree, hard labor for life; motion for new trial denied, stay of execution granted; John Sharkey, convicted of felonious assault, one year in state penitentiary; Charles Shelby, convicted of felonious assault with intent to murder, stay of execution from last term, original sentence of three years at hard labor. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 September 30, 1897 Duncan Blair Passed Over the Range. Duncan Blair, aged 64 years, a Scotchman by birth, and oldest brother of Mr. Archibald, Alexander and John Blair, died at Denver this week and was buried there. He underwent an operation at the hospital, but it proved too much for his weak constitution. Mr. Blair had a valuable ranch on White river. He was a man much respected everywhere being and old timer of wide popularity. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 September 30, 1897 Died at the Hospital James Burns, who at various times had been an inmate of the State hospital, died there at the end of last week of consumption. When able he worked on ranches and sometimes herded sheep. But little is known of his relatives. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 September 30, 1897 Unwelcome News. While visiting here Mrs. Clark, the most estimable wife of Senator C. D. Clark, received a telegram from Belvidere, Illinois, this forenoon, announcing the sad news of the death of her mother at midnight. Mrs. Clark hastily prepared for the journey and took No. 2 train this afternoon to be present at the obsequies. The sudden termination of her visit here is much regretted, but the sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs. Clark in her afflictions. The Senator and Miss Clark accompanied her. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 21, 1897 Killed at Hanna. Oscar Takala, a Finn, and leader of the Finn band, was killed in the mine last week by a falling rock. He and his partner failed to sound the roof after firing a shot. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 21, 1897 Dead. We stop the press to announce that Mrs. Dale passed away this evening at 9:30. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 21, 1897 When Mr. Schaeffer was down from Diamondville on Sunday he informed the MINER that a young man named Frank Daley was found lying alongside the Short Line track dead about a mile from Ham’s Fork. He stated that a suspicion of foul play was entertained, but he could give no further particulars. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 21, 1897 MRS. HEREFORD DEAD. Lander, Wyo., Oct. 18—Word was received here today that Mrs. Robert Hereford, who was shot at a dance Tuesday night by a drunken Mexican, died from the wound yesterday. The Mexican, who was shot by Robert Hereford, husband of the deceased, while trying to escape, is under arrest and will be brought here for trial as soon as the condition of his wound will permit him to be moved. He was shot through through the ???. The Herefords are well known in Sweetwater county having lived for many years on Henry’s Fork. Mr. Robert Hereford, the old man, at one time was a leading spirit in politics, being a “dyed-in-the-wool” democrat. He moved with his family from Henry’s Ford to the Wind River reservation a few years ago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 28, 1897 Asleep. Mrs. Dale’s unrest is over and peacefully she sleeps in yonder graveyard. Her soul passed from earth to Heaven last Thursday evening, and all that was mortal was laid away on Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church which was filled with mourners, the Rev. Kevan officiating. The pallbearers were Ed Kesr, A.P. Chalice, Wm. H. O’Donnell, George N. Wise, Robert Mari and G.W. Ace. Owing to several the U.P. miners working many were prevented from paying in person their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Wreaths of flowers and other floral decorations ornamented the casket. Mrs. Dale was born in England and was 60 years of age. Her husband survives her, also two daughters, Mrs. Musgrove of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Gagan of Ogden, Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Dale came to America a few years after their marriage and arrived in Rock Springs when the town was in its infancy. For several years they lived here, then went to Montana. They returned to Rock Springs but did not remain long. Mr. Dale secured employment at Glenrock, Wyoming, and from that place they came here about six weeks ago in the hope that the change would benefit Mrs. Dale, who was very ill, but it was not to be. And she now rests in peace. Mr. Dale did his duty by his loving wife, sparing nothing that might lead to recovery, but her disease was beyond human skill. Mrs. Dale was a woman with a kind heart, was a good wife and loving mother. Above all she was a Christian, and knowing that her time was near, she was resigned, ready to meet her Creator. He loss is irreparable and the sympathy of all is extended to her bereaved husband and daughters. CARD OF THANKS. I desire, through the columns of the MINER, to thank my many friends who assisted me during the illness and at the death of my beloved wife. Their many acts of kindness I shall never forget and the friendship renewed will ever be cherished by me. WM. DALE. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 28, 1897 No Evidence Whatever. Tom Sammon, who worked here for some time, and who was arrested at Ham’s Fork under suspicion of having something to do with the death of the young man, Henry Chapman, who was found dead in a pool of water at Ham’s Fork, had a preliminary examination on Tuesday and was discharged, there being not the slightest evidence to connect him with the death of Chapman. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 28, 1897 An Inquest Held. Coroner J.W.H. Schoo who was summoned to Cora, P.O. in the New Fork country to hold an inquest upon the body of Chris Hass, returned from the scene last Thursday. Coroner Schoo informs the Mountaineer that he exhumed the body and held an inquest which resulted in the finding of the following verdict: NEW FORK, WYO, Oct. 17, 1897. We the jury, empaneled to inquire into the cause of the death of Chris Hass, find that he came to his death on the 7th day of October, 1897, from gun shot wounds inflicted by one Thomas G. Pierce, commonly known as “Tex.” M. BORLAND, Foreman, H.C. Johnson, G. W. Smith. Pierce will have a preliminary hearing on the 6th of November, and until that time the Mountaineer will reserve all comments on the unfortunate affair. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 11, 1897 Wm. Moffitt, special U.P. agent at Green River, came up on Tuesday to attend the funeral of C.A. Snyder. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 11, 1897 C.A. Snyder Killed. C.A. Snyder died at the State Hospital in this city on Saturday evening about 11 o’clock, from the effects of injuries on his head received early on the Thursday morning previous. He arrived at his home about ten minutes to two o’clock on Thursday morning ni a dazed condition and covered with blood. Mrs. Snyder insisted upon sending for a doctor but he would not allow her. During Thursday he sat up and felt fairly well complaining principally of a pain to his foot on account of which he could not walk. He received some friends and talked sensibly to them. On Friday morning his condition grew worse and Ms. Snyder called in Dr. W.C. Freeman, who made an examination of the wounds in testimony published below. Coroner D.L. McNamara impaneled a jury and held an inquest which extended over Monday up to Tuesday afternoon. County attorney John H. Cailes was present in the interest of the state, and the defendant was represented by attorney D.G. Thomas. Many witnesses were examined and every grain of evidence that could throw light upon the sad occurrence was obtained. As the public is deeply interested in learning the particulars, the MINER here presents the testimony of the witness without comment. The first and most important witness called was Charles Rector, who testified: “I live at Point of Rocks, Sweetwater county. I know Charles A. Snyder. I know August Kimme. I think I was in Hartney’s saloon on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. I saw Chas. A. Snyder there twice. The first time he came in the front door. He said, “Kimme, you called a s---heel.” He had a knife in his hand. He said, “Kimme, I am going to get even with you.” Kimme picked up a glass and was wiping it with his apron and waiting for an order. When he saw the knife he grabbed a gun that was behind the bar and said, “You go out of here.” Snyder threw up his hands and shouted two or three times and went out the front door. Two or three minutes after that he came around the side door and tried to get in that way. He then went around to the back door and stepped in. Kimme was shooting balls around on the billiard table at that time and said to Snyder, “You go out of here” and whirled around with the cue and struck him. He hit him here (designating the place) on the side of the head. He kept going backwards and I couldn’t see him. There was nothing said after that, but I went out to the door and Snyder was going out through the side gate. He was kind of crawling on his hands and knees, and when I saw he could get along I came back in as I thought he might come back in and start up a new row. I saw him last going out through the gate or in that direction. He was drunk. I think he was in that condition when he came in. It might have been fifteen or twenty minutes from the first time he came in until he came in the second time. After Kimme struck him he went behind the bar and was wiping glasses with his apron. I told him he had better clean up the bar and I would see if Snyder was going home. He went out of the gate and I came away. The first time I went out, I noticed where he had gone out by the out house and then sort of crawled to the side gate, picked himself up and went home. I could see where he was going back toward the building to get out of that little side gate. Kimme struck him with a billiard cue. I think Jack Thrift got it. He sawed it off to make a cane of it. The cue broke when Kimme struck Snyder. Kimme was standing by the table and Snyder in front of him by the door on the west side of the table. Snyder did not turn to go out, he walked backwards and staggered out of the door. Snyder stood there after Kimme told him to go out. I don’t recollect whether he said anything or not. He wasn’t in there more than ten or fifteen seconds. I just looked up and Kimme looked up and saw him. He had a knife in his right hand. When he came in the second time through the back door, I don’t know whether it was open or shut. I don’t think Kimme noticed him trying to get in through the side door. I was the only one in the saloon with Kimme. Larry Curtain was the first man to enter the saloon after the trouble—in about fifteen or twenty minutes. Kimme was talking after he struck Snyder but the words I don’t know. I think Snyder was struck on the forehead. There were about three feet between them. This happened some time after one o’clock. Curtain and I left Hartney’s and went down to the Occidental after two o’clock. There was no one with Snyder.” CROSS EXAMINATION BY D.G. THOMAS “When Kimme struck Snyder he just took hold of the point of the cue in one hand and the center he grabbed with the other hand and just turned it over and struck him. He held it with his two hands. No, he did not fall. I don’t remember whether the blow knocked his hat off or not. Snyder had a pocket knife in his hand. Couldn’t say whether it was open or shut. It was a dark colored knife. I had no conversation with Kimme after Snyder went out the first time. I am positive he had a knife in his hand. (Knife presented.) I couldn’t say if that is the knife or not. It looks like it, I didn’t see the blade. Snyder did not make a break to put the knife into Kimme. He just walked in. I don’t remember whether (crease in paper) them or not, but Kimme said, “You had better get out of here.” Kimme struck him only once. I was a spliced cue which Kimme used. It broke in the splice. It came unglued. I don’t know exactly what Snyder did when he came in. Kimme told him to get out and struck him at the same time. I didn’t see Kimme strike more than one blow.” A. Keirle testified: “I knew C.A. Snyder and am acquainted with August Kimme. I saw Snyder on Thursday morning. About 10 o’clock I went to see him on some business. He was in bed. He got up and came limping into the room and I helped him into a rocking chair. He said he got it last night and complained of a pain in his head. He sat there a second or two and got sick at the stomach and went out into the kitchen. Presently he came back and showed me the place on his head where he was hurt and told me not to touch it as it hurt and was pretty sore. (He showed the jury where the cut was, pointing to the back of his head.) I noticed no discoloration or marks on his forehead. He said he thought he was held up. Mrs. Snyder told me Ora went to Hartney’s and saw several places where he had fallen in the snow. He said he did not know where he was. I asked him if I should go out and find where he had been, but he said, no. We talked about my case and he told me if it was to be tried I should come down for him with a buggy, that he was all right. I went down in the afternoon and he did not seem to be out of his head. He was conscious at that time. I saw him after that and he was unconscious. He made no statement to me as to how he got hurt." CROSS EXAMINATION He made no reference in regard to an altercation with anyone that evening. He thought there were two men at him when he was hurt” (Crease in paper) about ten minutes to two o’clock on the morning of the 4th, when he came home. Mrs. Snyder got up and went to him. She asked him what was the matter, he replied, “nothing.” At that time he was leaning against the casing of the door and then he fell back on the floor in a sitting position with his head against the folding bed. He started to pull his necktie off and took his collar off and saw they were both all over blood, and his shirt was torn down on both sides. I asked him what was the matter. Mrs. Snyder also asked him what was the matter and wanted to send for a doctor. He said, “No, you won’t. Don’t you go out of this house.” When he tore his tie and collar off I saw the cut on the back of his head. Mrs. Snyder helped him to bed. She said:--“Look, there is a great big cut and the blood is just oozing out.” She said—Ora you go for the doctor, but he insisted—“No, don’t you go out of this house.” I told my m other I would go and see where he came from. I put on his rubber boots and started out. I could see where he came in a zig-zag way. At the back of Jack Hartney’s fence I could see where he had stumbled. I didn’t stop there as I thought he had came form the front trace him up to Shurtleff’s, then I lost the track as thee were so many tracks from thee. I came back and looked into the saloon, but couldn’t see anybody. I then went around to the back and found where he had fallen down at the back gate. I followed his track up to the end of the fence and went into the back yard. I saw where he had got out 15 or 20 feet from the back door and it looked as if a couple of dozen people had been there. He must have fallen and trampled the snow, crawling around trying to get up, then there was a space of about six feet where there were no tracks at all. I saw tracks where it looked as if he had been dragged out of the gate. No, I didn’t see any blood there. I didn’t follow the tracks that close, I followed his tracks along the fence and just about two feet from the corner of the fence I could see where he had fallen, then his tracks were zig-zag until he got to the fence where the Dagos live, that is the house right this side of ours. Then at the steps I could see where he fell. It looked as if he tried to catch the boards to get up until he got inside. He was pretty full, the worst I ever saw him in all my life. I told him I thought he was in a pretty bad fix. He said nothing, only complained of his feet. It was about four o’clock when I first heard him complain of the back of his head. There were no marks on his forehead or face. The next morning he got up and came out and sat in the big rocking chair. I told him I tracked him from Jack Hartney’s saloon. He said, “No, I have no recollection of being at Jack Hartney’s. I was at the Occidental.” Snyder had a bone handled knife with three blades, about four inches long, one big blade being nearly the length of the knife. Mrs. Snyder got it. He had it in his pocket when he got home. Dr. R. Harvey Reed testified: “I am a practicing physician and surgeon. I was called at noon on Friday to see a person who, it was said, was Charles A. Snyder. I had no personal acquaintance with him. I made an examination of the man. When I went to the house I found him in bed and unconscious, tumbling and tossing around, grabbing at everything and everybody who went near him. He grabbed at me. I found, on examination, there was a wound that he been dressed, on the back of his head. There was a scalp wound on the back of his head extending from the front, backward and below that. I didn’t measure it exactly, but I should say in the neighborhood of an inch or one and one-half inches. I could see there was a fracture of the skull. It was toward the center of the head, but more to the right of the central portion of the head. I advised Dr. Freeman, who called me in consultation, that he be sent to the hospital, as the chances of his life were very small. An operation would have to be performed and I had considerable doubt if even that would save him. He was removed to the hospital and about three o’clock in the afternoon I operated and found a portion of the skull, about the size of a silver dollar that was depressed and crushed. The pieces that were broken were very small. I didn’t save all of them, but saved a few. (Here the doctor presented the pieces of skull and a human skull being procured he described to the jury the exact location of the fracture). Judging from what I saw of the case, he came to his death by violence to his brain. I cannot say by the force of the blow what it was made with. There was evidently to my mind at least two forces placed upon the back part of the head, in two different places. One which cut the scalp open, but did not crush the head and one which crushed the skull, but did not cut the scalp. The cut was in the middle and the crush to the right side of the head. I took the bone out on the right side of the cut. I think these injuries could not have been received from the front with a billiard cue or club. I did not see Snyder when he was conscious, I might say this—that he was probably semi-conscious the morning after the operation. He seemed to know his wife and knew enough to take a drink and do things he was told to do, but he immediately relapsed into unconsciousness. He made no statement. I couldn’t tell from the wounds the relative positions of the men when the blow was struck. Question—“Could a man produce the wound by standing in front?” Answer—“Putting it that way I can’t see how a man could. It is probably possible that a man could get such an injury by falling down on this head, if there was some hard substance to fall on, but one could hardly expect such a general fracture as that one, but still there is a bare possibility. He might have got the cut in the skull by falling under an ordinary blow, but certainly in this case there were two points of violence. It was impossible where the cut was to produce a fracture such as this one was. I was cut clear through to the skull. It was so clean a cut that I sewed it up when I operated on him. It was similar to a cut a miner receives in the mine by a piece of coal. The blow that made the cut might knock a man down.” (Crease in paper) “About six o’clock on Friday morning I was called up my Mr. Smith for some headache powders which I gave him and went to bed again. About a quarter to nine o’clock I was called to see Mr. Snyder suffering from a headache. I found him in an unconscious condition, rolling and tossing on the bed. I was informed there was a wound on the back of his head. I didn’t think there was any need of examining the wound in the condition he was, so I gave him some morphine. I returned an hour later and found him in the same condition. I gave him some bromide, which did not seem to do him any good. I then examined the wound and cut the hair away from it. It was about 1 ¼ inch long. At the lower extremity about ½ inch I should judge. If found a depression of the skull. Having made my diagnosis I saw that an operation was necessary, but did not say anything to Mrs. Snyder. I simply told Mrs. Smith to get Kierle or Nelson to look after him. I told Kierle Snyder was in a bad condition and would have to be operated upon. I went to the hospital and found Dr. Reed. The doctor and I went together and the doctor stated the condition I found him in. I don’t think the doctor noticed any fracture the first examination as the fracture was out of the way of the injury and I called his attention to it when he located it and said it certainly was there and told Mrs. Smith the best thing to do was to take him to the hospital and have him operated upon. He was taken there about on o’clock or half past. The operation was performed by Dr. Reed about 3 o’clock that afternoon. He was unconscious when I saw him at nine o’clock. I did not notice any bruises on the forepart of his head. Death was due to a blow or blows on the head caused by some unknown instrument. The laceration was vertical.” Otto C. Nelson testified:--“I went over to see Mr. Snyder in the morning and he was in bad condition. He complained of a sprained foot and also of a sore head. I asked him how the accident occurred and he said he didn’t hardly know but he was hurt by Jack Hartney’s saloon. He said he could not tell who hurt him but said “I have every reason to believe it was somebody who had no use for me and I think it is Jack Fitch, but don’t know. It is only a matter of conjecture as I don’t think Jack Fitch has any use for me. He said he was struck with a club. He said he thought he was held up, but since thinking the matter over he concluded it could not be that, for everybody knew he had no money. Jack Hartney testified:--“I know the first commencement was in the evening when they had a few words. Mr. Snyder as under the influence of liquor. He was standing by the bar and getting sick began to vomit. Kimme told him to go outside and vomit. He looked up and said “I won’t be ordered out of the house by you, but if Mr. Hartney wants me to go out I will go. Kimme told him he was not ordering him out, but did not want him to vomit on the bar. Kimme was just coming on his shift and I was going to supper out the front door. Snyder followed me out. We were standing on the front door step and Snyder had his knife open. He said—“Look here, I will kill that Dutch s-n of a b---h and pressed the knife against my clothes, saying “You had better not go to supper or when you come back you won’t have any bar-tender.” I told him that Dutchman could take care of himself. He then went around the corner and I went home. This happened about 7.30 on Wednesday evening. I could not identify the knife for he had it in his hand with about three inches of the blade out.” Thomas Brannaman testified:--“I saw Snyder between, I should judge, 10 and 11 o’clock at the Occidental saloon. He was quarreling with some parties. After they left he started in on me and during our argument he pulled knife on me. I took the knife away from him and put it in his pocket. He did it the second time when I pushed him over and he fell in a sitting position on the floor. After that he got up, quieted down and went away. No one knocked him down. When I pushed him he staggered back and sat down on the floor. Couldn’t say positively when he left. About 10 or 15 minutes after we had the argument. I pushed him right across the chest, and told him to get away, that I didn’t care to have any trouble with him. Yes, I can identify the knife (Knife produced) He was pretty full.” Ed Boland testified:--“Snyder came into the Occidental saloon about ten o’clock, I should judge, and called or a couple of drinks. He jumped on Ed. Thorpe for going on the bonds of some barber in a law suit. Finally Thorpe went out and he turned on Mr. Brannaman. He had a knife in his hand, holding it in this position and said “If I make a lunge at you I will get you.” Finally Brannaman took it away from him and then gave it back. He started on Brannaman again when Brannaman pushed him over against the partition. When he got up Brannaman moved to the end of the bar and Snyder followed him up there. I told him he had better put that knife up. He did so, then Brannman and he got to talking on very friendly terms. He started home about 12 o’clock. Snyder fell in a squatting position and his head was not hurt in any way. He was pretty full. He had some time getting out of the door.” JURY’S VERDICT. We, the undersigned coroner’s jury, being duly impaneled and sworn according to law by Daniel L. McNamara, coroner of Sweetwater county, state of Wyoming, to inquire into the cause of the death of one Charles A. Snyder, after hearing the testimony of the witnesses in the case and fully completing the inquest this 9th day of November, 1897, do find that deceased came to his death on the 6th day of November, 1897, in the town or Rock Springs, county of Sweetwater, state of Wyoming, from the result of a blow or blows received on the head on the morning of the 4th of November at or in the saloon of the Harney Bros., in the town, county and state aforesaid and we do further find that the said blow or blows were inflicted with a billiard cue in the hands of one August Kimme. W.W. Paterson, foreman, W.W. DeCamp, clerk, (crease in paper) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION August Kimme was arrested and lodge in the city jail on Friday. His examination was continued until Wednesday to await developments and he was placed under $500 bonds which were furnished. When Snyder died he was re-arrested and again lodged in jail. On Wednesday he waived examination before justice Mellor, who placed him under $1,000. The same were furnished and Mr. Kimme has his freedom until the district court beets at Green River in May, 1898. FUNERAL The funeral took place from the Methodist church at two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon the Rev. G.H. Smith conducting the services. The Reverend gentleman’s remarks were appropriate and well chosen. The choir sang “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and “Abide With Me.” Mrs. Treasure played accompaniments on the organ. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Among them was a floral column presented by the brother attorneys of the deceased, and a cross by the Lady Maccabees. The pallbearers were D.A. Reavell, John H. Chiles, H.R. Denton, Otto C. Nelson, D.G. Thomas, representatives of the local legal fraternity, John Thrift taking attorney Preston’s place, who was absent from town. Their good offices on this occasion were most commendable, showing the proper spirit. Charles A. Snyder met an untimely end and everyone regrets the circumstances leading up to it. As usual the burden of it all falls upon the stricken widow, who is one of the kindest and best ladies in this city. To her the sympathy of this entire community goes out as if from one heart praying that she may find consolation from Him who doeth all things well. Mr. Snyder was 34 year of age. He was born in Pennsylvania. Besides his widow, his mother, now living on Connecticut, survives him, one brother, John, also living in Connecticut, and four married sisters:--Mrs. Emma Johnson, New York; Mrs. Josie Holland, Oceola, Nebraska; Mrs. Mary Eckhardt, Stamford, Connecticut, and Mrs. Annie Thayer, of this city. His father died two years ago. He had been married 12 years. His first appearance west was in ’81 ’82 when he worked for Ward & Bradbury at Shoshone, Idaho. He was a faithful employee, and Sheriff John Ward, of Evanston, hearing that he had been killed, came up on Tuesday to ascertain the particulars. He became attached to the boy years ago and felt it his duty to endeavor to right any wrong that had been done him. Before coming here five years ago, he lived in Omaha. When he admitted to the bar about two years ago he passed a creditable examination and since that time he practiced law in this city. The first position he held here was stenographer for Chas. R. Kelsey at Hopkins. We can truthfully say—Poor Snyder, he had a big heart in him. His faults we veil; his good traits we extol. May he rest in peace. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Snyder takes this means of thanking her many friends for their kindness and thoughtful attention extended to her in her recent affliction. She extends her warmest acknowledgements to all for the many expressions of love of which she was the recipient. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 11, 1897 Notice of Final Settlement In the matter of the estate of John Kinney, deceased. Notice to all creditors and others interest of final settlement:-- Notice is hereby given that J.F. Kelliher, administrator of the estate of John Kinney, deceased, intends to make final settlement of said estate at the next term of the District court. J.F. KELLIHER, Administrator. R.P. WHEAT, Attorney for Administrator. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 11, 1897 Old Man Hereford in Laramie An interesting character arrived in the city last evening, Nov. 7th, from the Shoshone reservation in this state, near Lander, says the Laramie Boomerang. Robert Hereford is the old gentleman who shot and nearly killed Eugene M. Gonzalus on the 14th of last month on the reservation, where he lives with his family. At the same time Gonzalus shot and killed Marook Robinson. Three tragedies occurred at Mr. Hereford’s house about midnight. Marook Robinson was a full blooded Indian woman 80 years of age, and was the mother-in-law of Mr. Hereford, Mrs. Hereford being a half-breed. Mr. Hereford was seen today by a Bommerang representative, but he was reticent about making any statement concerning the case as he was on his way to Cheyenne to appear before the United States grand jury, which will undoubtedly return an indictment against young Gonzalus. Mr. Hereford is accompanied by his daughter, Miss Viola, quite a handsome and striking looking young lady, whose trace of Indian blood is scarcely noticeable. She was an eye witness to the shooting of her grandmother. The facts of the case are that on the evening of October 11th there was a dance at John Dishaw’s place. Gonzalus and (crease in paper) young men went to the dance on horse back, and there being but few women at the dance they came down to Hereford’s place and insisted on him going to the dance and taking the women of his household, his two daughters especially. He told them he could not do this because his horses were not up and they finally came back again and told him he could have their horses. The family had retired then and the men were informed of this and they were ordered off the premises and told not to return. They left, but about midnight Gonzalus returned. Marook Robinson, the old lady, slept in a canopied place a tone end of the house, but outside. Gonzalus, who is a Mexican, went to Marook’s sleeping place and hauled her out of bed. When she spoke in the Indian language he left here, undoubtedly thinking at first that it was one of the girls. He went on to the house and demanded admittance. Being refused he forced the door open, and as he came into the house Mr. Hereford raised his Colt’s rifle and sent a bullet entirely through Gonzalus’ body. It was a miracle that the man was not instantly killed, because the bullet passed within a quarter of an inch of his heart. Marook was then standing in the yard, where she had been left, and Gonzalus turned and sent a ball through her body, shooting her through the back. Viola was looking through the hallway at this time and saw Gonzalus shoot her grandmother. There was much else about Gonzalus’ conduct which justified the shooting. He fell to the ground before he left the premises and had to be removed. He is now in the Fremont county jail at Lander, and is not able to be moved to Cheyenne, where he will be tried as soon as he can be moved. Mr. Hereford has been on the plains since 1850. He spent the winter of ’50-’51 in Colorado, sixty miles below where Denver is now located. He crossed the plains here in 1851 and has traveled through all the country to the Pacific coast. He moved from Henry’s Fork to the Shoshone reservation. He is a very intelligent old gentleman. He left on the noon train with his daughter for Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 11, 1897 THE STATE OF WYOMING ) ) SS. COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) In the District court, third judicial district. John G. Edwards, Annie Edwards and Augustine Kendall, as the executors of the last will and testament of Griffth W. Edwards, deceased, plaintiffs. VS. Chalres H. Bussey, defendant. Charles H. Bussey, the above named defendant, whose place of residence is in the county of Canyon, in the state of Idaho, and whose post office address is Payette, Canyon county, Idaho, will take notice that on the 9th day of November, 1897, John G. Edwards, Annie Edwards and Augustine Kendall as the executors of the last will and testament of Griffith W. Edwards, deceased, the plaintiffs, in said court, duly commenced a civil action against said Charles H. Bussey, defendant, to recover against him the sum of six hundred and eight-one and fifty-five one hundredth dollars thereof, from the 6th day of August, 1895, at the rate of one per cent per month, upon a promissory note made and delivered by said Charles H. Bussey to the above named Griffith W. Edwards, now deceased; said note bearing date on August 6th, 1895, and payable one year after date thereof, and the principal sum of said note being five hundred and thirty-one and fifty-five on hundredth dollars, with interest thereon at the rate of one percent per month from the date therof, and said note provided for the payment of all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees in case of suit thereon, and for said sum of six hundred and eighty-one and fifty five on hundredth dollars and interest on five hundred and thirty-one and fifty-five one hudreth dollars from August 6th, 1895, at the rate of one per cent per month, the plaintiffs ask judgment against said Charles H. Bussey, as the maker of said promissory note. An order of attachment in said action has been duly issued against the property of said Charles H. Bussey and said property has been duly levied upon by virtue of said order of attachment. Said Charles H. Bussey is required to answer the petition in said action on the first day of January, 1898, or judgment will be taken against him by default for said amount, with interest and costs. Dated Nov. 11th 1897. JOHN G. EDWARDS, ANNIE EDWARDS, AUGUSTINE KENALL. As the executors of the last will and testament of Griffith W. Edwards, deceased. E.E. Enterline and D.A. Reavill, Attorneys for plaintiffs. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 18, 1897 A Fine Woman Shot and Killed. On the evening of the 14th John Uitta shot his wife in the Liberty saloon with a 44 Colt’s revolver. From the effects of the wound she died in the hospital next morning about six o’clock. The particulars of the affair are simply horrible, beyond the worst that can be imagined, could such a thing take place in a barbarous country. As the defendant will be tried for his life at the next term of the District Court, the MINER reserves comment, simply publishing part of the evidence given, both before the Coroner’s jury and the examining justice W.H. Mellor, the latter of whom bound the defendant over without bail. At the inquest and also at the examination the state was ably represented by County Attorney John H. Chiles. Attorney D.A. Preston will probably defend Uitta, who is charged with willful murder. A post mortem was ordered by Coroner D.L. McNamara who impaneled a jury on the 16th. The evidence was much the same at the inquest and before the examining justice, part of which the MINER gives its readers:-- Henry Maanpas, the witness who signed the complaint testified:-- “I know the defendant. I signed the complaint charging John Uitta with murder. I was in the defendant’s saloon on the evening of the 14th November, 1897, some time between 5 and 6 o’clock or perhaps a little later. I didn’t look at the time. I was standing at the bar when Uitta held the revolver at the side of my head when he shot his wife. We were drinking beer, which the defendant served. When Mrs. Uitta was shot she was sitting on a chair near the stove on the right hand side of the saloon. The building is on the north side of the building. The bar is on the left side of the track. The stove stands on right hand side a little to the back of the saloon. Several were treating to the beer and the defendant treated. We all had some drinks. At first Mrs. Uitta waited upon us. I gave her a $5 gold piece to pay for my treat. She took it and placed it behind the bar on a shelf. Uitta said to his wife—“Give the change back. It does not take all that money for the drinks.” She took out $4.40 and gave it to me. Uitta spoke again saying—“That is not correct. Give him the right change.” Mrs. Uitta then gave me 10 cents more. I took the $4.50 and put it in my pocket. Uitta then ordered his wife from behind the bar. She went out. In going out she passed the defendant and I think he pushed her against the bar. If he did, it didn’t hurt her. He threw an empty cigar box at her, when she left the bar, and when he went in behind it. I didn’t pay much attention where she went. She was walking on the floor of the saloon. Uitta told his wife to go into the back room. He took the revolver and shot her. I couldn’t see her. After he told her to go into the back room I didn’t pay much attention to where she went. After the time when she went from behind the bar and about 5 minutes before he shot we took some drinks. Uitta said something to his wife after he fired the shot. He didn’t say anything until he fired the shot. He said nothing to any one between the times. They were all talking together when they were taking their drinks. He said nothing about his wife. He did not talk much, but looked kind of mad about the money business. Mrs. Uitta said something but I cannot remember what it was. She spoke about Uitta telling her to go into the back room. I cannot remember what was said. Uitta took the revolver and shot. He held the revolver alongside and close to my head. I looked around and saw Mrs. Uitta lying on the floor. She said— “Oh, God, I’m shot,” or something like that. I do not remember exactly what John said but it was something like—“You won’t bother me any more.” I noticed the revolver. (Revolver presented which he identified.) I was bar keeper once and I know the revolver, a 44 C.F.W. I did not look at the number. There was not much of anything said. I and three others left the saloon before the officer came. I did not look particularly who was in the saloon. The children, two small boys, were there, and began to cry and there was great excitement. Mike Satula and Isaac Maitula were with me.” Isaac Maitula testified:-- “I know John Uitta. Have known him since this summer. I knew his wife during the last few days. I was in Uitta’s saloon on the night of the 15th. I saw shooting there. When I first entered the saloon Henry Maanpas was treating, then Uitta treated; then Mike Satula; then I treated. We were all drinking together. Uitta and his wife had some words and seemed excited. I didn’t pay much attention to what was said. I remember that Uitta said to his wife:-- “Go into the back room.” She did not go. Then Uitta threw something at her. I think it was an empty cigar box. It did not strike her. When he threw the cigar box at her she went into the back room but returned immediately. She sat down on a chair not far from the side door near the stove. She was saying mean words to Uitta. He took the revolver and shot her. Did not pay much attention to Mrs. Uitta. I heard her crying. After she was shot they were standing at the bar. I heard Uitta say to his wife “Go into the back room.” She fell off the chair on the floor, then Uitta came out from behind the bar and looked at her. A woman came in and helped to carry Mrs. Uitta into the back room. I left the saloon. There were two or three children present when the shooting occurred. I was scared when the shooting took place. I think one man left the saloon immediately after the shooting, but I don’t know who he was. At the time the shooting occurred the powder smoke filled the saloon so that you couldn’t see clearly. During the time I was in the saloon John Uitta only waited on us. I can’t remember what was said, nor do I know the cause of the trouble. When Mrs. Uitta was shot she was sitting on a chair near the side door. The chair was nearer the door than the stove. I don’t remember what was said. She was shot three or four minutes after she sat down. Don’t know exactly but was not over five minutes. We were all standing in front of the bar drinking. I don’t remember, but I think we had one or two drinks after Mrs. Uitta sat down on the chair. Mike Satula was treating. Uitta did not say anything before he shot his wife. He told her several times to go into the back room. I don’t remember how many times—at least two or three. There was no time at all between the last time he told her and when he took the revolver from behind the bar, held it like this (here the witness told how Uitta took aim) took sight and shot. He held the revolver straight out. He said “Go into the back room” and nothing else. When he saw she did not go he left the bar and went and looked at her. After he shot his wife Uitta served on round of drinks. I don’t know who set them up. Mrs. Uitta was hollering she was shot. I don’t remember if Uitta said “You won’t bother me any more.” Ante, one of the boys said “Father, don’t hit mother.” I saw Uitta push his wife at the end of the bar when she staggered. The boy said “Father don’t hit mother,” after the shooting. Uitta was drinking considerably but not enough to cause him to fall down. Mike Satula, Edward Liste and the oldest boy also testified, the two former corroborating the evidence in chief given by Henry Maanpas, Simon Kuyalo and Isaac Maitula. The boy in his testimony stated that his father only meant to scare his mother and that the pistol went off accidentally by Henry Maanpas hitting it as Uitta held it up. Simon Kugalo testified:-- “I last week came from Pendleton, Oregon. I was in Uitta’s saloon when the shooting occurred. I was sitting opposite the bar at the other side of the saloon, watching the men at the bar taking their drinks. I saw some shooting. John Uitta did the shooting. He was behind the bar. I don’t know who was treating. I saw glasses on the bar. I am a Finn and understand the Finnish language. There was some conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Uitta, but I paid no attention to what was said. I don’t remember whether or not Uitta told his wife to go from behind the bar. I don’t know if he told her to go into the room. He threw a cigar box at her. She didn’t go into the room. She was carried in after the shooting. She was sitting in a chair when shot. After Uitta shot her he leaned on the bar with his arms. He closed the doors and put bars across them. Uitta took the bar of one of them and let me out. One man and one woman carried Mrs. Uitta into the back room. The man wore a long beard. I don’t remember when they came in. There were at least four in the saloon when the shooting took place. I would know them.” (Three men were brought in and he identified them as having been in the saloon at the time of the shooting.) Dr. R. Harvey Reed testified:-- “About 8 p.m. on the 14th November, a little boy called for me. I went with him to the rear of saloon. I found a woman lying there. I examined her. She was suffering severely from shock. Her feet and hands were cold and pulseless. I made a post-mortem examination this morning at the hospital, where she was taken. I found a bullet hole. The bullet had penetrated all her clothing and entered the abdomen at a point between the 10th and 11th ribs, left side. It struck the 11th rib and glanced upwards towards the center of the body. There was no injury to the heart or lungs. It passed through the stomach into the back bone, cutting the spinal marrow through to the 11th rib, at the back of which it lodged. I cut out the bullet. (Same produced and turned over to the sheriff). I am of the opinion that death was caused from a pistol shot wound in the abdominal cavity, back bone and part of spinal marrow. When I first examined her both legs were paralyzed. Dr. McHugh, Dr. Sedwick and Mr. King were present at the post-mortem. I am informed she died about six o’clock on the morning of the 16th inst.” JURY’S VERDICT We, the jury, duly impaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, coroner of Sweetwaer county, Wyo., to investigate into the death of Mrs. John Uitta do find that the said Mrs. John Uitta came to her death by a gun shot wound inflicted by John Uitta her husband, in the Liberty saloon, Rock Springs, Sweetwater county, Wyo., and we recommend that he be held to the district court without bail. DAN. H. DAVIN, W.H. ALBERSHARDT, J.T. TREASURE. Buried The funeral took place from Wm. Ace’s undertaking rooms, few of the unfortunate woman’s nationality following the coffin to the grave. Mr. and Mrs. Uitta were both addicted to an excessive use of liquor and they had few friends among their own people. On the 10th of October the defendant got into a fight in John Singo’s saloon, when he was struck on the head with a chair. His oldest boy and others claim that since that time he has acted strangely, the blow he received having affected his brain. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 18, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hudak’s baby is dead. The funeral took place this forenoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 18, 1897 Where Is He Buried? Governor Richards has received a letter from Mrs. Emil R. Mann, of Chicago, asking for information regarding the burial place of Francis M. Pritchett, who, she says, died in the state twenty years ago. Any one who knows anything about the matter should communicate with the governor.—Cheyenne Tribune. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 25, 1897 Kenneth McRae’s Trial Kenneth McRae who shot and killed his sheep herder, Robert Gordon, was indicted for murder in the first degree by a grand jury impaneled at Casper, Natrona County. County Attorney Norton is assisted by Judge Brown in the prosecution and the defendant has Chester A. Bradley as his attorney. The defendant entered a plea of “not guilty”. The defense made an ex parte application to the court for time to take depositions of witness at Billings, Mont., which the court granted, the court standing in recess until January 17, 1898, at which time this case will be taken up. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 25, 1897 Accidently Killed. Dr. E.S. Murray, of Diamondville, wired Coroner Casbin of the death of a Swede miner of that place, says the Evanston Press, but the Coroner knowing the circumstances of his death, did not deem it necessary to hold an inquest. It seems that the man was crossing the railroad bridge about a fourth of a mile west of Diamondville, when a freight train came along and knocked him in the stream below, the fall being about thirty feet. The train was stopped and the man fished out apparently unhurt, as he walked away toward town, but he was evidently injured internally, as he died the following day. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 25, 1897 A Sad and Fatal Accident. On Sunday about 5:30 o’clock p.m., a (crease in paper) and killing the boy almost instantly. He was sitting watching his elder brother propping up the place after he had fired a shot, and hearing a cracking noise above his head he looked up just as a big piece of the rock fell crushing him to the ground. An inquest was held over the remains by Coroner D.L. McNamara, who impaneled a jury. The particulars of the death of the boy are given in the testimony of the witnesses as follows: Ed. Urwin testified:-- On the 23rd inst. I was digging coal in Mine No. 2, the property of the Sweetwater Coal and Mining Company. My partner is Joel Walters, John Urwin who was killed on the 23rd inst. was my brother. He was not employed by the company. He came to help us a little bit and had worked hard all day. It was about 5:20 p.m. when we fired a shot. The shot knocked down two of the timbers. I went to look at place after the shot was fired and the two boys were half way down to the foot of the road. I said to them “We will have to put in the timbers before we go home.” The boys then came up and my brother sat down. I sent the boy Walters for a sledge, while I cleaned away coal to put up the props. My brother was sitting looking at, saying nothing. Just as the Walters boy came with the sledge the rock fell. I ran into No. 19 to see if anyone was there. I found no one. I then ran to the dump, where I met my uncle, William Petre. I then hunted up Paul Richards. My uncle Richards, the boy Walters and I went back to the room, on the way we met two met two men coming out, who accompanied. Me. Quite a crowd soon gathered. A number of men were lifting the rock. I did notice who pulled by brother John from under the rock. Three or four carried him to the foot of the room, placed him in a car and took him to the foot of the slope. We took him home in a wagon. There was a kind of thin slate about an inch thick on the roof which we noticed before the shot was fired. It did not amount to anything. We had been sounding it all day and did not think it of much consequence. I had been working in room 15 No. 1 entry two days. I thought the room was safely propped. My father and Joel Walters propped it, the nearest prop was about two feet back from the face of the coal. The room is one that had been standing for some time and the roof was all clean. It was not broken a bit. I fired three shots that day. Did not put a shot in the roof at all. I did not think there was any danger. Rock about 8 inches thick and from 4 to 5 feet broad fell on my brother. Joel Walters testified:-- “I work on room 15, entry 1, in Mine No. 2 of the Sweetwater Coal and Mining Company, with Ed. Urwin. John Urwin was killed in our room. John was not in the employment of the Company. Ed. Urwin’s hands and my own were sore and we took John in to help us. We fired a shot and went to look at the place. We were going to put up props. John was setting at the top end of the track. I went for a sledge. I did not know the roof was loose. There was a little too much powder in the shot and the coal knocked the props down. John Urwin was told by Mr. Sharp not to go into the mine. I thought the place was properly propped. Mr. Sharp did not know John was in the mine. John went into the mine about 8 o’clock a.m., and remained until the accident happened.” John Sharp, inside foreman of the mine testified that he warned John Urwin not to enter the mine. The boy’s father and Joel Walters had timbered the room to their satisfaction and his own. The props were 4 to 6 feet from the face of the coal. He always makes it a rule when making his rounds to sound the roof and examine the timbers, and everything was all right in the boys’ room on Tuesday morning. He did not know that John Urwin was in the mine.” Wm. Petre gave corroborative evidence as regard to find the boy after he was killed. JURY’S VERDICT We the jury duly impaneled and sworn according to law by D.L. McNamara, Coroner for Sweetwater County, Wyoming, to investigate the death of John Urwin, Jr., who was killed in No. 2 Mine, belonging to the Sweetwater Coal and Mining Company, after hearing the testimony of the witnesses do find that he came to his death on the 23rd of November, 1897, by a fall of rock in No. 1 entry, 15 room, and we exonerate the Sweetwater Coal Mining Company and their officials. ROBERT GUY, Foreman. JOHN LOVE, Clerk, LUKE FOSTER. Johnnie Urwin was a promising boy and a great favorite. Out of respect to his memory his desk in the school house was draped in mourning by his class. The deceased was 17 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Urwin, of No. 6, to whom the sympathy of this County is extended. Also to his sorrowing sisters and brothers. Poor Johnnie, in his anxiety to help his brother, he met his death, fell before the grim reaper when in the (crease in paper) of the reward. Mourn not, therefore, for him who has gone before. He sleeps peacefully. The funeral takes place t his afternoon from the Congregational Church. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank, through the columns of the MINER all of our kind friends that assisted us in our late bereavement, that of our son John, and assure them that their kindness will not be forgotten. MR. AND MRS. JOHN URWIN --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 25, 1897 We regret to note that Prof. Buffum lost his little boy last week, from that dreaded disease, diphtheria. The sympathy of the students is extended to the bereaved parents. The cadets turned out for the funeral as a mark of respect to Prof. and Mrs. Buffum. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 02, 1897 Mr. Joe McManus was called upon to give up his only son lately. The boy was found dead in bed. Heart failure was the cause of his untimely death. He was 18 years old. Joe has the entire sympathy of his many friends during this, his hour of sore trouble. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 02, 1897 Sad Accident Coroner Dan McNamara was called to No 4 this afternoon, Dec. 2, 1897, to investigate the death of Madelaine Cubodie, the 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cubodie, who reside in house No. 45. During the absence of the mother about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, the child attempted to fill the stove with coal, which resulted in her dress catching fire, and before the parent returned the little one was beyond assistance, being terribly burned about the body. She had crawled under the bed in her attempt to extinguish the flames, where she was found dead and in a deplorable condition. Coroner McNamara decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Accidents of this kind should tend to warn mothers from leaving young children alone in the house for any length of time. The MINER joins Mr. Cubodie's many friends in extending heartfelt sympathy. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 49 December 02, 1897 Notice of Hearing Final Account and Petition for Payment of Creditors Claims and Final Discharge of Executor. THE STATE OF WYOMING ) )SS. COUNTY OF SWEETWATER ) In the District Court, Third Judicial District. In the matter of the estate of Charles Sorenson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the final account of E.H. Norton, executor of the estate of Charles Sorenson, deceased, has been rendered to said court for settlement, and that a petition for the payment of creditors and the discharge of the executor of said estate has been filed with said account, and the hearing of said petition will be had at sometime during the April term of the District Court in the County of Sweetwater and state of Wyoming, third judicial district. Said term of court commences on Monday the twenty-fifth (25) day of April A.D. 1898, is hereby ordered by the said court, at which time any person interested in said estate may appear and file his exception in writing to said account and contest the same. Date this 25th day of November, 1897. LLOYD P. THOMAS Clerk of the District Court. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 09, 1897 CHIEF JUSTIC DEAD. Hon. Asbury B. Conaway Dies Suddenly At 11.20 Tuesday Night. Hon. Asbury B. Conaway, chief justice of the supreme court of Wyoming, died at his home in this city, says the Cheyenne Sun-Leader, about half past eleven o'clock Tuesday night, after an illness of three weeks. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure, superinduced by la grippe. The community were greatly chocked this morning by the announcement that Judge Conaway had passed away, having been led to suppose that he was rapidly regaining his health. All day yesterday he was in unusually good spirits, and seemed to enjoy talking with those who called in to see him. He was able to sit up and did not retire until about 10 o'clock. His brother-in-law, Mr. Wilkerson, was called to his bedside about 11 o'clock, and found him in considerable distress and complaining of difficulty in breathing. With assistance the judge was able to reach his arm chair, but his condition became alarmingly worse and when Dr. Barber arrived 20 minutes afterwards, he had breathed his last. The funeral will take place at Cheyenne tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Attorney John H. Chiles and Robert Smith will leave on the morning train to be present at the obsequies. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 09, 1897 Resolutions of Condolence. WHEREAS, Our dear sister, Lady Snyder, has been called upon by Divine Providence to suffer the loss of her beloved husband, and, WHEREAS, Our dear sister, Lady Anna Thayer has by the same hand been called to suffer the loss of a beloved brother by death. There be it RESOLVED, that we, Lady Maccabees, extend to our bereaved sisters our sincere sympathy in this their hour of sorrow, and that these resolutions be placed upon the minutes of our hive, and further be it RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the Rock Springs MINER. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 09, 1897 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rosvald was interred on Sunday. The mother is getting along as well as could be expected. The afflicted parents have their many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 16, 1897 Mrs. Vosburgh Dead. The Newcastle papers record the death, on the morning of the 28th of November, of Estelle Lenore, wife of R.H. Vosburgh. Mrs. Vosburgh was an accomplished woman with many interests and wide sympathies. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, she had lived for many years in Douglas and Newcastle, Wyoming. She was also, for a brief period, a resident of Buffalo, where she made many friends who will mourn to hear of her death. Previous to her residence in the northern part of the state she lived during the early seventies in Evanston and Cheyenne. The deceased, Miss Brooks before marriage, was a sister of Mrs. Russell Thorp, one of the early residents of Evanston, who lives at Edgemont, Dakota. Many in the western part of the state remember the deceased as a bright, amiable girl, whose presence was sunshine and whose early life was devoted to the good of others. Her old friends here extend words of consolation to Mrs. Thorp, who loses a sister whose place in her heart cannot be filled. The following particulars of Mrs. Vosburgh's sudden death we clip from the Edgemont Express: Mrs. Russell Thorp was telegraphed for on Saturday morning by Judge R.H. Vosburgh, to come to Newcastle on account of the sudden relapse of her sister, Mrs. Vosburgh. Mrs. Thorp left immediately and was present with her sister when the end came on Sunday morning. On Monday the body of the deceased was shipped to Madison, Wis., where her mother is buried. Judge Vosburgh and Mrs. Thorp accompanied the remains and were met at Omaha by Russell Thorp, Jr., who was telegraphed for at St. Louis. Russell Thorp was on the ranch at Rawhide Buttes, and on account of the time of the train could not be present to go east with Mrs. Thorpe. Mrs. Vosburgh was well known in Edgemont, where she has been several times, visiting her sister. Always of the most sunny disposition, she made friends of everyone. When any entertainment was in progress Mrs. Vosburgh was ready to do anything in her power. She endeared herself to everyone and there is the most sincere grief expressed at her death. The bachelor guests at the Burlington have every reason to remember her kindness and friendship, for in all cases they were her special solicitude. Judge Vosburgh, Mrs. Thorp and relatives are earnestly offered the sincere condolence of everyone in their great loss and in this the entire Express force join. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 16, 1897 At Rest. The remains of Judge B. Conaway, whose death was announced in the last issue of the MINER, were interred last Friday afternoon in the cemetery at Cheyenne under the direction of the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which organization the deceased was an active member. The solemn procession formed at the residence of the sister of the deceased and the silent march was taken up to the church of St. Mark's, where Dr. Rafter conducted the beautiful Episcopal services. Miss Richardson sang an impressive solo and the choir rendered fine music. The casket was covered with floral tributes. The pall bearers included the governor, members of the judiciary and of the state bar. Representatives from many counties in the state attended the obsequies. Hon. John H. Chiles and Robert Smith were present from Sweetwater county. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 16, 1897 A Hanna Miner Suicides. Pat Murphy, an old time Carbon and Hanna miner, committed suicide with a revolver Monday night, a week ago, at Hanna. Old age had incapacitated him for work, and becoming despondent, he had suicided. Coroner Thode held an inquest over the remains and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 December 30, 1897 Frozen To Death. A dispatch from Kemmerer, dated Dec. 20, says reports are current that W.J. Frazier and C.D. Bust, two members of a hunting party who left that place, were found frozen to death in the Pomeroy basin, near Fontenelle. The weather in that neighborhood has been extremely cold of late, and snow has fallen to a great depth. Relief parties started out to find the bodies and rescue other members of the party. As yet no (damage to paper) has been received.-- Evanston News-Register. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 December 30, 1897 Lost Their Little Boy. Our readers will learn with deep regret of the death of little Hugh Ward, son of John H. Ward, of this city, who departed this life at the Sisters' hospital in Ogden this Saturday evening, Dec. 25, at 10 o'clock. He had been taken to the hospital a week ago in the hope that the highly skillful and experienced medical attendance of that institution might save his life and restore health, but the case proved hopeless. The grief stricken father and mother, with several sympathetic friends were at his bedside, and everything possible for human hands to do for the relief of the little sufferer was done. It is a sad Christmas for the sorrowing parents, in which they have the deepest sympathy of this entire community.-- Evanston Herald The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ward in Sweetwater county send special words of condolence to them in their hour of deepest sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 December 30, 1897 Body Sent East. The body of H.J. Rodell, who was killed on the U.P. railway track between Bryan and Granger on Sept. 12th, and whose remains were interred at Green River, was exhumed a few days ago and sent forward to Hamilton, Ohio, by Coroner D.L. McNamara at the request of the step-father of the deceased, who paid all expenses. ---