Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 02, 1920 A SUDDEN DEATH OCCURS AT MEGEATH The funeral of Mrs. Rade Kurica, of Megeath, was held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors, on the afternoon of New Year’s day, and was attended by many friends of the family. Mrs. Kurica died very suddenly from apoplexy. She had not been feeling well for several days but her condition was not thought to be serious. Her husband worked on a night shift and when he returned from his work on Tuesday morning, he was terribly shocked to find that she had passed away during the night. Besides her husband she leaves six children, the oldest daughter, Mrs. Dan Bonich, being a resident of Chicago. She also leaves a sister living in Colorado. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 02, 1920 MINER DIES AS RESULT OF INJURIES As the result of a blow on the head received some two months ago, Steve Bahlin died at the Wyoming General hospital on Saturday evening. Bahlin came here about 2 months ago and secured employment at Megeath. Before he started to work he purchased an outfit of tools from a man who was quitting work at the mine. After paying the man $16 for the tools, he stooped to pick them up when he was knocked insensible by a blow on the head. When his condition was discovered, he was brought to the hospital here and an examination showed that his skull had been crushed for several inches. He was given the most skillful medical and surgical attention with such good results that about ten days ago he was discharged from the hospital. He returned to Megeath and worked for several days, when his head again troubled him and he came back to the hospital. When he returned to the hospital the last time, his wound was in terrible condition, and there was little hope for recovery, and his death occurred as stated above. Bahlin was a member of the Seattle Lodge L.O.O.M., and his funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Rock Springs L.O.O.M. lodge. He was 34 years of age and single. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 02, 1920 GREEK DIES FROM MYSTERIOUS SHOT John A. Manthos, a Greek, died at the hospital early on Thursday morning from the effects of a gunshot wound received at Reliance earlier in the morning. There is considerable mystery surrounding the shooting and just who fired the shot is not known. According to information, Manthos was on his way to his home from the main part of the camp when he was struck in the stomach by a bullet. Just where the bullet came from is not known, but the supposition is that it is one from some of the guns that were being fired in celebration of the New Year. Immediately after he was struck by the bullet, he was brought to the hospital here, but his injuries were of such a nature that he died in a few hours. He was thirty-five years of age an unmarried. The funeral will take place from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking parlors on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 1 January 02, 1920 LITTLE TWIN GIRL CLAIMED BY DEATH The new year brought sadness to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill when the death of one of their little twin daughters, occurred at an early hour on Friday morning. The little twin girls, Dora and Nora have been very ill with whooping cough. Pneumonia developed in the case of little Dora and her death occurred as stated. Little Nora is also seriously ill. They were born Aug. 14th, 1919. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, at their home on the West Flat. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 January 02, 1920 DIED FROM INJURY RECEIVED LAST OCT. Steve Bahlin, age 32 years, died at the hospital Saturday from the effects of injuries received last October. The deceased received an injury on October 14th in the mine at Winton when he was hit on the head with a piece of pipe. He was in the hospital for at time and got better and returned to work. He was troubled again lately and came back to the hospital, where he died Saturday. The funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Father Schiffrer officiating. The deceased was a member of the U.M.W. of A., Winton local, and also of the Moose lodge at Seattle. He was buried in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 January 02, 1920 SUCCUMBS TO GUN SHOT WOUNDS John Mathos, who was shot at Reliance Wednesday night, died at the hospital Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. The deceased met his injury in a mysterious manner. Some of the men were celebrating and shooting off guns in a careless manner and Manthos came over the hill just in time to be hit with one of the bullets. He was brought into the hospital after the accident which occurred Thursday night, and given attention but he died of his injuries on Wednesday night of this week. Coroner Rogan went to Reliance today to investigate the affair and an inquest will be held tonight. A brother of the dead man lives in Denver and Mr. Rogan is in communication with him and funeral arrangements will be made later. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 January 02, 1920 LITTLE BOY DIES ON TRAIN Little Robert Hock, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hock, died Monday morning on the train near Wamsutter from septic pneumonia. The body was taken from the train and prepared for burial at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and was shipped to Rawlins Tuesday on No. 6 for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 January 02, 1920 DIES OF STOMACH TROUBLE Mrs. Andja Karicah, age 38 years, died on Tuesday at Winton of stomach trouble after a short illness. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children who mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors on Thursday, attended by a large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 January 02, 1920 DIES OF WHOOPING COUGH Dora, five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill, died Friday morning of whooping cough. The little girl is one of the twins and the other one is quite ill with the disease. The funeral arrangements were not complete but it was expected the little child would be buried Saturday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 January 02, 1920 DIES OF PNEUMONIA Pete Enezics of Superior, who was recently brought into the hospital suffering from pneumonia, died on Thursday night. The body is at the parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan to await arrangements for burial, an effort being made to locate relatives. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 09, 1920 SECOND TWIN IS LAID BESIDE SISTER The death of little Nora, the second of the little twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hill occurred last Saturday night, and on Monday afternoon she was laid beside her little sister. Rev. R.N. Cloud had charge of the funeral. These pretty twin girls were ill the greater part of their short lives little Nora surviving little Dora by only one day. Their death leaves a vacancy in the home and the family have the sympathy of many friends in their trouble. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 09, 1920 ANOTHER PIONEER CROSSES THE DIVIDE The people of Rock Springs were greatly shocked at the news of the death of Mrs. Wm. Davis, lovingly known by her friends as “Auntie Davis”, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Morgan Griffiths. While Mrs. Davis had been in poor health for several years, her last illness was of only a few weeks duration and the end came very suddenly. Auntie Davis was born in Wales, her maiden name being Mary Lewis and she would have celebrated her 80th birthday had she lived until March. She came to America when a young woman and located at Johnstown, Pa., where she was married to Wm. Davis. They came to Rock Springs thirty-six years ago and were among the pioneer residents. Mrs. Davis had led an active, useful life, always ready in the early days to help where help was needed, she was known everywhere as a kind friend and a good neighbor. She leaves two children, Thos. Davis and Mrs. Morgan Griffiths, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Methodist church, of which she had been for so many years a member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 09, 1920 BEN SMITH IS LAID TO REST After a lingering illness of about two years duration, the death of Ben Smith occurred about one o’clock on Monday afternoon, from dropsy. The deceased was born at Coal Creek, Colo., on Feb. 5th, 1888 and he would have celebrated this thirty-second birthday next month. Eight years ago he was married to Miss Louise Payson, who is left with four little children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Charles X. Smith, an aged grandfather almost ninety years old, two brothers and three sisters. To these relatives the sympathy of the community is extended. The funeral was held from the home at No. 4 on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.N. Cloud. The members of the Golden Eagle and L.O.O.M. lodges to which the deceased belonged were present in a body. The Moose held brief services at the home and at the cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 09, 1920 The death of John Dusich, a miner from Reliance, occurred at the hospital on Thursday morning, from pneumonia. Dusich was about 40 years of age and unmarried. The body is being held at the Ace Undertaking Parlors awaiting word from a brother in Colorado. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 7 January 09, 1920 SHOOTING FATALITY AT GREEN RIVER YOUTH OF TWENTY INSTANTLY KILLED A terrible tragedy occurred at Green River on Thursday night about 12:45 when Bert Lacy, aged 20 years was shot and instantly killed at the City and County hospital by Jack Williams. Jack Williams and wife are the caretakers of the hospital and early in the evening John W. Lacy, the dead boy’s father paid them a visit and spent a jovial evening and all of the, it is stated, were more or less under the influence of drink. The boy called in search of his father and joined the party. Ultimately, all went to bed in the hospital. About 12 o’clock young Lacey called for a drink of water and Williams got up and gave him one at the same time telling him to lie quiet or he would shoot him. Williams states that he said this by way of a joke. Williams got hold of a shot gun and showed it to the boy and while maneuvering with the weapon in went off. The shot lodged in the boy’s abdomen, killing him instantly. Medical aid was summoned but was of no avail. Williams, his wife and John W. Lacy, were arrested and taken to the city jail. Williams maintains that he didn’t know the gun was loaded and that the whole affair was an accident. Coroner Frank Rogan was summoned shortly after the occurrence and went to Green River to investigate and an inquest will be held in that city. The body of the boy was brought to the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan in Rock Springs and will be shipped to Laramie for burial on Monday evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 7 January 09, 1920 DIES AFTER LONG MONTHS OF SUFFERING WITH DROPSY Ben Smith died Monday morning about 11 o’clock, after many months of severe suffering with a complication of kidney troubles. The funeral services were conducted from the home at No. 4 on Thursday morning at 2 o’clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating. The deceased was a member of the Golden Eagle and Moose lodges and both lodges attended the services in a body. The Moose lodge held a brief service at the home and at the cemetery. The deceased was 32 years of age at the time of his death and leaves to mourn his death, his widow and four children, his mother and two sisters and a brother, who have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 7 January 09, 1920 SECOND DEATH IN FAMILY WITHIN WEEK Nora, the four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Hill, died on Saturday morning at 9 o’clock of whooping cough. The funeral services were held at the home of the parents on Monday, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating. The many friends of the parents sympathize with them in their double sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 16, 1920 MRS. ANNA BARNUM SUMMONED BY DEATH The death of Mrs. Anna Barnum occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on Sunday afternoon, after many weeks of suffering from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Barnum was an old time resident of Rock Springs, having lived here for the past twenty-six years. She was a native of England, having been born in Halifax, Yorkshire, Feb. 24th, 1859, and she would have celebrated her sixty-first birthday had she lived until next month. She came to this country with her parents when but ten years of age and had lived the greater part of her life in the west. She was of a social disposition and enjoyed being in the company of her friends very greatly. Even in recent years, since her health has been poor, she enjoyed going out and seemed to forget her suffering when among congenial companions. She had a large acquaintance and was a kind friend and neighbor. She leaves six children, four daughters, Mrs. D.E. Kellogg and Miss Florence Barnum, of this city; Mrs. Clarence Bartlett of Green River, and Mrs. Louis Hartman of Victor, Montana, and two sons, Alfred and Frank Barnum of this city. Her husband, O.L. Barnum, has been dead for thirteen years and her oldest son, George, passed away about a year ago. All were here except Mrs. Hartman, who was unable to come because of illness. The funeral services were held at the L.D.S. church on Wednesday afternoon and were very impressive, and she was laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 3 January 16, 1920 SUPERIOR SCRIBBLINGS Last week, Thursday, occurred the death of the one and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zullo, of bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held on Friday and interment in Superior cemetery. The family have the sympathy of their large circle of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 8 January 16, 1920 PASSED INTO REST The passing of Mrs. Anna Barnum on last Sunday at the hospital, marks the taking of another of the old time residents of Rock Springs. Mrs. Barnum was taken to the hospital several weeks ago and it was thought imperative that an operation be performed but her suffering had so weakened her that she could not have withstood the operation. She had suffered for many months with gall stones. The funeral services were held at the L.D.S. meeting house on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, conducted by Bishop J.B. Young. The body was taken to her late home in the morning the day of the services. The deceased was 69 years of age and she is survived the three daughters, Mrs. Don Kellogg, Mrs. C. Bartlett of Green River and Miss Florence who lived with her mother, and two sons, Alfred and Frank. A large circle of friends attended the services and many pretty flowers were sent by friends. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 23, 1920 DEATH TAKES MOTHER OF FIVE LITTLE ONES A very sad death occurred at the hospital on Tuesday evening, when Mrs. Joseph Zavarshnik passed away following an operation. Mrs. Zavarshnik was the mother of five little children, the oldest but nine years of age and the youngest but two months, who with their father are left to mourn their great loss. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Anton Zavarshnik, of Green River, and a mother and one brother in the old country. Mrs. Zavarshnik was born 32 years ago in what is now JugoSlavia. She was a member of several Slovenian societies, the members of these organizations attending the funeral in a body. The services ere held at the North Side Catholic church at ten o’clock on Friday morning, Father Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 23, 1920 JOHN DUFICH IS LAID TO REST The funeral over the remains of John Dufich, who died at the hospital last week will be held from the Ace Undertaking parlors on Saturday. Mr. Dufich formerly lived at Reliance but was brought to the hospital here for treatment. The body has been held here waiting instructions from a brother in Colorado, and word has just been received from Colorado asking that interment be made at Rock Springs, as the brother is very seriously sick. The telegram in reply to Mr. Ace’s inquiry was sent by the wife of the brother. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 23, 1920 LITTLE CHILD DIES OF WHOOPING COUGH The death of Lucille Rose, the little three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coig occurred at three o’clock on Wednesday morning. The little girl was the victim of whooping cough, a disease which is causing much suffering among children this winter. The funeral was held from the South Side Catholic church at three o’clock on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Coig have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 4 January 23, 1920 DEATH OF INFANT Mr. and Mrs. Fred McLaughlin have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their little six weeks old daughter, whose death occurred on Monday. The little body was taken to Pinedale, where the funeral services will be held. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 9 January 23, 1920 DIES OF WHOOPING COUGH Francis, the six weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt McLaughlin, died Tuesday of whooping cough. The body was prepared for burial and taken by the parents to Pinedale to be laid to rest beside another of their children. The three year daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coig, died on Wednesday morning at the home of its parents of whooping cough. The funeral services were conducted this morning from the South Side Catholic church, Rev. Father Schifferer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 9 January 23, 1920 DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION Mrs. Rose Zaversuik, aged 34 years, died at the hospital Tuesday night following an operation. Deceased is survived by her husband and four children. The funeral services were held on Friday morning at the North Side Catholic church, Father Schifferer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 9 January 23, 1920 Mrs. B.B. Bussey received word Saturday of the death of her mother which occurred that day at her home in Iowa. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 9 January 23, 1920 Purhle Draney received the word Wednesday of the death of his brother, Leonard, of pneumonia, which occurred in Auburn, Wyo., that day. Mr. Draney left Wednesday night to attend the funeral. Mr. Draney had expected his brother this week to visit him. --- Green River Star, January 23, 1920 WALTER GASSON DIES SUDDENLY Our town was deeply shocked on last Monday morning when word was passed about that Walter Gasson, on of our best beloved citizens had passed away that morning. Mr. Gasson had not been well for several days, but his most intimate friends little realized the seriousness of his illness, for only the Sunday before he with other Masonic brethren had worked together in conferring degrees of the order, and he seemed at that time to be in the best of spirits and health, and it was indeed a severe blow when it was found that the report was true. Walter Fredrick Gasson was born at Ogden, Boone County, Iowa, August 27th, 1875, died in this city after a short illness, January 19th, 1920, aged 44 years, 4 months and 22 days. The deceased was married to Miss Hariett Heward at Evanston, Wyoming, February 28th, 1911. He leaves a wife, one son and one daughter, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Franklin and Mrs. Joseph Hill of this city, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their bereavement. The greater number of the days of the life of the deceased were spent in Green River, and since his marriage has made Green River his home with his family except a few months each year spent on their ranch near Opal. H was an honored and respected citizen, a faithful husband and loving father. He was a valued member of the Masonic order, which order conducted their impressive service at the grave. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, Rev. S. A. Webber conducted the service. From the home the remains were escorted to their last resting place by members of the Masonic order, Knight Templar escort and a long line of sorrowing friends, where after the impressive service of the Masonic order were conducted, all that was mortal of this splendid man was consigned to mother earth. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, from friends, relatives and various orders. This publication joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife, children and relatives. --- Green River Star, January 23, 1920 LAID TO REST IN OGDEN Funeral services were held at the Scriven home Sunday afternoon over the remains of Little Frances Brighton, who passed away in this city on the 16th, Rev. S. A. Webber conducted the service, and Monday morning the remains accompanied by relatives and friends were taken to Ogden, Utah, where on Tuesday afternoon the funeral was held from the Kirkendall Undertaking Parlor in that city, and the little form laid to rest in the Oden cemetery. --- Green River Star, January 23, 1920 CARD OF THANKS To all who were so kind to us in the loss of our daughter Frances, we take this means of expressing our thanks. May you all find as much love and sympathy in your time of trouble. H.D. Brighton, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scriven, and family. --- Green River Star, January 23, 1920 INFANT DIES Robert Warren, the little infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hoover, passed away early Wednesday morning, after a long illness of whooping cough and pneumonia. These fond parents did every thing possible to stay the hand of death, but of no avail, and this priceless bit of humanity was taken from the home, where it had been the tie of love and happiness. The mother of the little one has not been enjoying the best of health, and the loss of her darling is indeed very distressing. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, from the home, Rev. S. A. Webber conducting the same. The sympathy of the entire community is extended the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow. --- Green River Star, January 23, 1920 Little Waneta Vinyard was laid to rest last Tuesday afternoon in the Green River cemetery, Rev. S.A. Webber conducting the funeral service. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 DEATH OF RESPECTED CITIZEN One of our most respected townsmen passed away on Thursday in the person of L. Rector, who died at his home on Spruce street, at the age of 61 years. Mr. Rector has been in indifferent health for some time but had only been confined to the house for a week. His death came unexpectedly as the day before his death he was feeling much better. Mr. Rector was born in Indiana and when quite a child his parents moved to Illinois. In 1880 he went to Pueblo, Colo., where he was married to Miss Williamson of Roseville, Kentucky. He came to Rock Springs nine years ago. Five years ago he started business as a plumber and dealer in furniture and recently greatly enlarged his premises. He was a member of the Woodmen of America and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. He was an active member of the Methodist church and took an active interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community. He is survived by his wife and six children, Byron and Ivan, of Salt Lake, and James, Gertrude, Dolly and Verna, of this city. The bereaved wife and family have the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Services will be held here on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the undertaking parlors of Fitzpatrick & Rogan. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 ANDY BROWN DIES WHILE TRIP TO CALIFORNIA Word was received here on Thursday morning of the death of Andrew Brown which took place at Los Angeles the previous evening. The news came as a sad shock to his many friends in this district as Andy had stopped off here about a week ago on his way to California and seemed in the best of health. Mr. Brown was at one time proprietor of the drug store at Superior. He was born in Scotland and was a soldier in the British army. At the outbreak of the war he volunteered his services and enlisted in his old regiment. He saw a good deal of service in France and was wounded and “gassed,” ultimately being invalided home. On returning to this country he located at Hanna. He is survived by his wife and several stepchildren who have the sympathy of the whole community in their sudden and sad bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 DEATH OF TWO CHILDREN WITHIN THE WEEK Mr. and Mrs. John Stark are suffering a double sorrow in the loss of two children within just a few days of each other. Murray, six years old, died on Monday night at the hospital with pneumonia following the whooping cough. Sidney, five years, died Thursday afternoon and a double funeral will be held Saturday. The bereaved parents came here recently from Boulder, Wyo., and other members of the family are also ill in the hospital. The sympathy of the community will be extended to the sorrow stricken parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 DEATH OF MRS. EDNA PREECE Mrs. Edna Preece passed away on Wednesday morning at 7:30 o’clock at her home on West Flat, after an illness with heart trouble extending over a period of several years, one time being able to be up and around and then being ill in bed. The deceased is of Welsh nationality, having been born in Beaufort, Wales. She came to this country in 1908 with her three children to join her husband who had been here two months before. Mr. Preece died in two weeks after his family arrived from injuries received in the U.P. Coal company mines. Left to mourn her loss are two sons, Stanley and Monte, and one daughter, Edna, and her relatives in the old country. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at her late home, Rev. Morten Joslin of the Episcopal church officiating. The Rebekah lodge of which the deceased has been a member for a number of years, had part in the services, which were largely attended. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 DEATH OF TWO YEAR OLD BABY Hanora Annie Cullen, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Cullen, passed away at the home of its parents on Sunday after a few days illness, with convulsions brought on by teething. Funeral services were held at the South Side Catholic church on Wednesday afternoon, Father Welsh officiating, and the little form was laid to rest in the Mt. View cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their affliction. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 DIES OF PNEUMONIA Lawrence Argotia died at the hospital Thursday morning of pneumonia following flu. The funeral services will be held at the City Undertaking parlors Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The deceased was employed by Etcheverry Bros., and had been running sheep. A brother is here for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 10 January 30, 1920 JAPANESE MINER DIES OF INJURIES RECEIVED IN MINE H. Yamiske died Wednesday at the hospital from wounds received by him in a fall of rock in the mine at Megeath on the 26th. Word was sent to his father in San Francisco and he is expected to arrive today. Funeral arrangements will then be completed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 30, 1920 BODIES OF HOME MEN FOUND IN REFRIGERATOR CAR Word was received Tuesday that the bodies of John Cameron and Alfred McCourt had been found in a refrigerator car at Butte, Montana. The coroner at that place declared they had probably been dead for five days. Matt McCourt, brother of one of the men, left Tuesday night for Butte, Mont., to identify the men and he brought the bodies back Wednesday morning on No. 4. The body of McCourt was taken to the McNulty parlors and that of Cameron to Ace’s parlors, where they were prepared for burial. Funeral services for John Cameron were held at the home of his mother on No. 1 Hill on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Funeral services for Alfred McCourt were held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Ted Davis, on No. 1 Hill, at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating at both services. John Cameron was 34 years of age and was born in Butler County, Pa. Alfred McCourt was 41 years of age and was born in England. The untimely death of both young men is most regrettable and the families of both parties have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 06, 1920 GRIM REAPER TAKES MANY LITTLE ONES The past week has marked a period of great mortality among the little children, many deaths having occurred from pneumonia following whooping cough. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their little two year old daughter, Vera Louise, whose death occurred at 3:30 on Monday morning. The little girl had been ill for more than a month, first with scarlet fever and then with whooping cough. Pneumonia finally set in causing her death. She was a beautiful little child and her death is a sad blow to her parents. The funeral was held from the home on H street at two o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. The death of John Richard, the little six-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fitchett, occurred Wednesday from whooping cough. The funeral services were held from the home on Friday afternoon, conducted by Bishop J.B. Young and the little body was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ferlic was saddened by the death of their little fourteen months old daughter, Fanny, who passed away on Monday evening, from leakage of the heart. The funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church on Wednesday afternoon, Father Schiffrer officiating and she was laid to rest in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of their friends in their loss. The death of Katherine, the little five-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cushman, of Green River occurred at the hospital on Thursday evening, from pneumonia following whooping cough. The body will be shipped on Saturday to Toole, Utah, for burial. The death of the little five-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blasco, occurred at their home on the East Flat on Friday, from whooping cough. At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been made. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 06, 1920 ANDY BROWN DIES IN LOS ANGELES Rock Springs friends have learned with regret of the death of Andy Brown, which occurred in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, Jan. 29. He had arrived in Los Angeles only three days prior to his death, which was caused by heart disease. Andy Brown was a native of Scotland but had lived in the United States since 1900. He was intensely interest in the success of the Allies in the late war, and went overseas among the first of the U.S. troops, having enlisted in the Montana National Guard. He was gassed in one of the first engagements in which our soldiers participated and after spending some time in a French hospital was sent home. His health was completely wrecked by the gas and the trip to the coast was made in hope that the climate might effect a cure. The body was shipped from Los Angeles last Saturday, accompanied by his widow and her daughter, Miss Ruth Dodds, and reached Laramie on Monday where the funeral was held under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 6 February 06, 1920 SUDDEN DEATH FROM HEART TROUBLE The sudden death of Wm. Schledeman, an employee of the Johnson & Yates Sheep Co., occurred at Fourteen mile on Monday, from heart trouble. The deceased formerly lived at Rockford, Ill., and the body will be shipped to that city for burial. A brother arrived on Friday from San Francisco to accompany the remains on the journey. The deceased was 45 years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 February 06, 1920 DEATHS OF THE WEEK John Richard, the six months son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fitchett, passed away on Wednesday morning from whooping cough and pneumonia. The funeral services were held today from the home at 2 o’clock, J.B. Young officiating. Vera Louise, the little two and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark, died at the home of its parents Monday morning at 2 o’clock, with pneumonia following whooping cough. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, J.B. Young officiating. Katherine, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cushman of Green River, died Thursday at the hospital of whooping cough and pneumonia. The body was prepared for burial at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors and taken by the parents to Tooele, Utah, for interment. Wm. Slaterman died very suddenly at Fourteen Mile Tuesday. He went out to get some cattle for the Yates and Johnson company and dropped dead. A brother arrived this morning from San Francisco, Calif., and took the body to Rockford, Ill., for burial. The five months old baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blasko died at the home of its parents at 406 6th St., this morning, death resulting from whooping cough. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon from the North Side Catholic church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 11 February 06, 1920 S.B HATCH DEAD Just as we go to press we learn that S.B. Hatch died of pneumonia at the home of Joseph Hickerson shortly after six o’clock tonight. No arrangements as to services have been made yet. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 13, 1920 HEAVY DEATH TOLL FOR THE PAST WEEK Among the many deaths to be recorded in the Miner during the past few weeks, none has seemed more pathetic than that of Mrs. John Buxton, who passed away last Sunday at the Wyoming General Hospital, from pneumonia. By her death, two tiny girls, one not yet two years old the other but one week old, are left to face the world without father or mother, their father, John Buxton, having been killed last September while in performance of his duties as deputy game warden. Mrs. Buxton was formerly Miss Jennie Roberts, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Roberts, and would have been twenty years old in March. She was born in England and came to Rock Springs with her parents when but six years old. Her short life was filled with trouble, seeming to have been crowded into less than a score of years. Soon after her marriage her husband was called to the service of his country and the oldest child was one of Rock Springs’ war babies, born while its father was in a training camp. On his return, at the close of the war, they were just comfortably settled in their home, when his tragic death occurred. The second girl was born last Thursday and when pneumonia set it, the mother had not strength to battle with the disease and her death occurred as stated. Besides her little daughters she leaves her father and mother, seven brothers and one sister. The funeral was held from the home of her parents on Wednesday afternoon and she was laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery. News of the death of Miss Anna Marvin, which occurred at 7:30 on Tuesday evening, was a great shock to many of her friends in the community. Her illness was of only a weeks’ duration and, with youth on her side, it was hoped that the battle against the dread disease, pneumonia might have a different ending. Anna was born in Fairfield, Ills., twenty-six years ago, and came to Rock Springs with her mother and sisters when but nine years old. She had grown to womanhood in this community, where her happy disposition and lovable character had made for her a host of friends. She will be sadly missed by her family and her friends. She leaves to mourn a mother, Mrs. Anna Marvin and three sisters, Mrs. John E. Jones, Mrs. Charles Jackson and Mrs. Henry Chipp. The funeral services ere held at the Congregational church on Friday afternoon, and were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The sudden death of S.B. Hatch occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hickerson, last Friday evening, after a brief illness from pneumonia. Mr. Hatch was a native of Pennsylvania but had lived in Wyoming for many years and was a lover of the western country. His immediate family were all dead, his nearest relatives being two nieces and two nephews, who live in the east. He had lived for several years at Superior but for the past year had held the position of deputy county assessor and had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Hickerson. He had a large acquaintance and many friends. He was 55 years old. The funeral was held from the Hickerson home on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Davis. The death of George Harry, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Stiteler, occurred on Monday, caused by whooping cough and flu. The little lad was one year, six months and seventeen days old and was the light of the household. The funeral occurred at the home, 219 Fifth street, Wednesday afternoon, at two o’clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating. The death of Virginia the little six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Akers occurred on Saturday morning from pneumonia. Virginia was a lovable little child and her death leaves a sad vacancy in the home. The funeral was held from the home at two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Davis. The death of Samuel Goodman an employee of the Postal Telegraph Co., occurred at the hospital at eight o’clock Tuesday evening, resulting from pneumonia. His body was taken to the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking parlors and was shipped by them to his former home at Olive Springs, Tenn., on Thursday evening. --- Green River Star, February 6, 1920 LIVES ONLY ONE DAY A little daughter was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Gaensslen on last Tuesday morning, but owing to the weakened condition of the mother, who had been very ill for several weeks, the little one was unable to gain strength, and the following day passed away. The Gaensslen home has been visited with considerable sickness of late, and the passing of this little spark of life brings to the home much sadness The sympathy of the community is extended in this hour of trial. --- Green River Star, February 6, 1920 CIVIL WAR VETERAN LAID TO REST William C. Large, one of the county’s oldest inhabitants passed away last Sunday after an illness of two weeks, at the age of 82 years. He came to this county in ’78 and has resided here ever since, being for a number of years engaged in stock raising and ranching, moving to Green River some years ago, where he has resided until death claimed him. He has served the Green River precinct as constable for the past eight years, and was a man who was beloved by his many friends. Deceased was a civil war veteran, being discharged at St. Louis, Mo. on April 11, 1865, having served as sergeant Co. K, Regiment “M” Missouri. He was one of four of the civil war veterans remaining in this county, the other three who survive him being Tom Whitmore of this city, Felix Devlin, and H. F. Menough of Rock Springs. About three years ago his wife passed on, and since the passing of his wife he has been slowly grieving his life away. He leaves two sons to mourn his departure from this life, William D. Large of Salt Lake City, Utah, and James P. Large of this city. The funeral was held from the Congregational church last Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Webber conducting the service, and the remains laid to rest in the new Green River Cemetery. --- Green River Star, February 6, 1920 CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank through the columns of The Star all who were so kind during the illness and death of our beloved father. Mr. and Mrs. James Large, William Large. --- Green River Star, February 6, 1920 KARL SPINNER DIES IN SALT LAKE CITY A telegram received early Thursday morning gave the sad intelligence to Green River relatives and friends that Karl Spinner, Sr., had passed away that morning after an illness of only two days duration. Karl Spinner was born in Baden, Germany in 1850, coming to America in 1873, settling immediately in Green River, where for ten years he conducted the brewery, afterwards going into the sheep business, which he continued until twelve years ago, when he sold out his interests and went to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he engaged in the real estate business. He was a valued member of the Masonic fraternity, and while a resident of this county served in the state senate and house of representatives, as well as having served the community as postmaster for several years. He was a progressive citizen, and many in this city will mourn his untimely departure from this life. He was twice married, present wife survives him and has the sympathy of a host of friends in her hour of bereavement. The funeral will be held in Salt Lake City tomorrow, the following Green River relatives and friends attending: Mrs. Chas. Eggs, sister of the deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spinner, Mrs. Karl Spinner, Jr., Mrs. E. R. Moan, daughter of the deceased, of Fort Lupton, Colo.; Leo Viox and Henry Franklin. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 13, 1920 FATAL ACCIDENT AT WAMSUTTER Coroner Frank Rogan was called to Wamsutter today, to investigate a fatal accident which occurred on the Union Pacific at that point this morning. The details of the accident are not known but so far as can be learned head brakeman Booth was on a west bound freight train and slipped from one of the cars, falling in front of an east bound train, which ran over him injuring him fatally. He was married and leaves a wife and two children, who live in Kansas. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 13, 1920 MOTHER OF SEVEN COMMITS SUICIDE While so many people in Rock Springs have been fighting for life against pneumonia, it seem the irony of fate that a woman should take her own life, but such was the case on Monday evening, when Mrs. Laura Castillo, wife of Jessie Castillo committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. No one seemed to have noticed anything strange about Mrs. Castillo’s actions and her husband left her about seven o’clock to attend his union meeting. A short time later she was found with an empty two ounce bottle, which had contained carbolic acid, lying beside her and she died about 10:30 that evening. Mrs. Castillo was 29 years old and leaves seven children, the oldest about fourteen years of age and the two youngest are twins about 18 months old. Her family can think of no cause which led to her rash act. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.N. Cloud. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 7 February 13, 1920 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN ASTORIA, OREGON A message was received here on Monday announcing the death of Mrs. Andrew Luoma, which occurred at her home in Astoria, Oregon, on Sunday, from pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Luoma were former residents of Rock Springs, having grown up in this community. Mrs. Luoma was formerly Miss Lillie Hakkila, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hakkila of No. 1 Hill. She left here about two years ago for Astoria, to make her home with an aunt. About a year ago her husband also went to Astoria where their marriage took place and where they made their home. About three weeks ago a little daughter was born to them and an attack of flu, following the birth of the baby, caused the mother’s death. Last week, Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Hakkila received word of their daughter’s serious condition and Mrs. Hakkila left that night for Astoria, arriving just one hour before her daughter died. Mrs. Luoma of this city, was also with her daughter-in-law during her illness. The husband, accompanied by his mother, mother-in-law and the baby started for Rock Springs with the body and will arrive here Saturday. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the Finn Church. Besides her husband, daughter and parents, Mrs. Luoma leaves two brothers, Owen and Raymond, and two sisters, Jennie and Sigrid Hakkila to mourn her death. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 DEATH OF TELEGRAPH OPERATOR Samuel Goodman, for some time a telegraph operator at the Postal Telegraph office, died on Tuesday night at the hospital of pneumonia following the flu. His body was prepared for burial and sent to home folks at Olive Springs, Tenn., on Thursday afternoon on No. 6. The deceased was no relative of the family by the same name here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 ENDS LIFE WITH CARBOLIC ACID Mrs. Laura Costello ended her life on Monday night by swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid, and no reason is known for the terrible act. She had been in usual health and spirits earlier in the evening and has asked her husband to not stay late at the local meeting to which he went. A short time afterward when he returned he found her suffering agony and summoned the physician but the poison had take too deep effect and she died in a few moments. The mother had sent one of the little girls to the drug store with a note to secure the poison several days before she executed the deed, so that she must have been brooding over it. The deceased was raised here and lived on M street with her parents, her father having been married a second time. He moved a number of years ago to Pueblo, Colo. She went to school with the girls on M street and was married when about sixteen years of age. She leaves a family of seven children beside the husband and father. She was 29 years old. The family have lived on a ranch every summer coming to town in the winter for the school for the children. The funeral services were held at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 DEATH OF LOVABLE YOUNG WOMAN BRINGS SORROW Each day brings its mission of writing of the death of someone during this time of flu epidemic and it is our sad task to write of the death of one of our lovable young women, Miss Anna Marvin, who passed into eternal rest on Tuesday from heart trouble following flu and pneumonia. The deceased was employed at the tailoring establishment of Iver Hiibacka and had been at work until a week before her death, when she stayed at home to take care of her cold, which however, developed into pneumonia. Up until the last she was conscious and her death was unexpected, and when the word went out that she had passed away, a feeling of deep sympathy and regret was expressed. The funeral services were conducted from the Congregational church today at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating, and the services were largely attended by the friends of the deceased who had known her and loved her through all the years of her girlhood. She was born in Fairfield, Illinois, twenty-seven years ago, and came here when a small girl. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Anna Marvin, and two sisters, Mrs. John Jones and Mrs. Henry Chipp, who have the sympathy of the community. A wealth of flowers were sent by friends attesting the love and esteem of all. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 MRS. ANDREW LUOMA DEAD Mrs. A. Hakkila received a telegram last Thursday of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Luoma, at Astoria, Oregon. It was too late to get a train and she left on Friday morning for her daughter’s bedside, arriving only a few hours before her death occurred. She had an attack of influenza which developed into pneumonia from which she died. The body was brought here this afternoon on No. 6, accompanied by the husband, the mother, and the mother of Mr. Louma. Deceased was formerly Miss Lillie Hakkila, and she was married to Andrew Louma, going to Oregon to live. She leaves besides her husband and parents, two little children, the baby being only two weeks old. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow. The funeral arrangements are not made as we go to press. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 DEATH OF BABY Francis, the fourteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ferlic, passed away last Monday week at the home of its parents of la grippe. The funeral services were conducted from the North Side Catholic church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Father Schifrer officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends. We are sorry that through error we omitted this last week. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 DEAD OF HEART TROUBLE Virginia, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Akers, died at the home of her parents on Center street last Saturday morning, after an illness extending since Christmas. The little girl was a patient sufferer from heart trouble and dropsy. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the home of the parents on Center street, at 2 o’clock, Rev. Davis of the Baptist church officiating at the services. Many beautiful flowers were sent and the little schoolmates of the deceased attended in a body from the West Flat school. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 MRS. JOHN BUXTON Mrs. John Buxton passed away at the hospital at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, from pneumonia, following the influenza. This death is particularly sad as the young mother leaves a little daughter twenty months old. The father served in the army and returning was employed as deputy game warden, in which capacity he was working when murdered last March. Had the mother lived until next month she would have been 20 years old. The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon from the Latter Day Saints Meeting House, J.B. Young officiating. Left to mourn the loss of a devoted relative are the mother and father, five brothers and one sister, besides the two little children, and the bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. The young baby is very ill and not expected to live. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 DIES FROM WHOOPING COUGH George Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stiteler, passed away at the home of his parents on Monday morning with whooping cough and convulsions after only a short illness. The little boy was born July 22, 1918, and had greatly endeared himself to his parents. The funeral services were conducted from the family home at 119 5th street, Wednesday, Feb. 11th, at 2 o’clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating at the services and the friends of the family accompanied the little form to its last resting place. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 KILLED BY FREIGHT TRAIN Coroner Frank Rogan was called to Wamsutter today to get the body of A.D. Zueck, a brakeman who was killed a quarter of a mile west of Wamsutter when he fell from his train. His body will be sent to Parsons, Kansas, where he has a wife and two children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 12 February 13, 1920 S.B. HATCH DIES OF PNEUMONIA The funeral of S.B. Hatch, who passed away last Friday evening, was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hickerson in Belmont Addition on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Davis of the Baptist church officiating. The deceased has lived at Superior for years before coming to Rock Springs and he has many friends in that city as well in Rock Springs who regret his death. He was deputy assessor and was always courteous and painstaking in his work and was well and favorably known. The services were largely attended and many floral offerings attested the esteem in which he was held. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 20, 1920 GRIM REAPER TAKES BOTH YOUTH AND AGE Mr. and Mrs. Gust Milonas came in from Superior on Monday night bringing their little six months old son, Paul, who was very ill with pneumonia following whooping cough for medical attention. The little one had not the strength to resist the ravages of the disease, and his death occurred at 10:30 on Tuesday evening. The funeral was held from the home of the child’s uncle, John Milonas, on Thursday afternoon, a Greek priest coming from Pocatello, Ida., to officiate. The death of Hugh John, the little three and one half months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hodge, occurred about noon on Thursday. The little one had been sick for several weeks with whooping cough which has been so fatal to the children this winter. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon and he was laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery. The death of Louis, the little two year old son of Mrs. Theresa Fortuna occurred at the home on East Flat on Saturday, from pneumonia following whooping cough. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Monday afternoon, conducted by Father Schiffrer. The death of the little fourteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pivk, of Gunn, occurred at their home last Saturday morning. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Monday morning. The mother of the child is also quite sick. The death of Dorothy, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMurtrie occurred last Saturday morning, from whooping cough. Little Dorothy was a year and ten months old and was the pet of the household. The funeral was held from the home on M street on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Miss McCreary, the deaconess. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gibson have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their infant son, Leslie E., who passed away on Tuesday evening, aged two weeks. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, at the Park Hotel, conducted by the Rev. R.N. Cloud. The death of Sarah Maud, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Thomas, occurred on Thursday morning, resulting from meningitis following whooping cough. The child’s father is also quite ill. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon. The death of Mrs. I. Tanaki occurred at the hospital on Monday morning, resulting from typhoid fever. She leaves a husband and two little children. The remains were shipped to her late home, at Green River for burial. She was a native of Japan. The death of George A. Snell occurred at the hospital last Saturday another victim of pneumonia. The deceased was employed as a cook, at Dines, and had not been long in this section. The funeral was held from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan Undertaking parlors on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.N. Cloud. The death of Stella Fern, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Harbold, occurred at the hospital on Tuesday evening from pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Harbold and their two little daughters had only moved to Rock Springs a few days previous from Hanna. Little Stella had been ill before leaving Hanna, and a relapse caused her death. She was four years and six months old and was a great favorite among the people of Hanna. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Cloud. The death of Benjamin Whitehouse occurred last Friday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. X. Smith. Mr. Whitehouse was one of the oldest persons in Roc Springs, having reached the advanced age of 91 years and he had lived an interesting and useful life. He was born in Dudley, England, on Sept. 25, 1829. He came to the United States in 1855 and took out his citizenship papers in 1864. He was the father of eighteen children only two of whom are now living, the survivors being Mrs. Sarah Smith of this city and Mrs. Elizabeth DeLozier of Idaho. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. He lived in Rock Springs during the early days, being here at the time of the Chinese riot. He lived for a time in Washington returning here about four years ago. The funeral was held from the home of his daughter at No. 4 on Tuesday afternoon, and was attended by many old friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 20, 1920 FALL OF COAL HITS MAN TRIP A fatal accident occurred in No. 8 mine about 4:30 on Thursday afternoon as the man trip was coming out of the mine, in which Mike Scorup was so badly injured that he died at the hospital at 7:15 the same evening. As near as can be learned, the first car of the trip, jumped the track and struck a mine prop and knocked it down. The men righted the car and again started out, when a fall of coal occurred. The coal fell partially on the first car, in which were Mike Scorrup, Jack and Robert Armstrong and Ted Parr. The first named was badly crushed by the fall, Ted Parr was injured about the chest and face, and Jack and Robert Armstrong were injured about the face and head. Two men, Charles Highley and H. Takamo, who were in the second car were also bruised and cut by the fall of coal. There were eighteen men on the trip and all were badly shaken up by the accident. A soon as possible after the accident young Scorrup was taken to the hospital but his injuries were of such a nature that little hope was entertained for his recovery, and he died as stated above. He was 16 years of age and lived with his parents at No. 4, and had previously been injured several times in the mines. The funeral services will be held on Sunday, the hour having not as yet been decided. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 8 February 20, 1920 MURDER AT SUPERIOR THURSDAY EVENING A murder occurred at Superior last evening about five o’clock when George Donovan was shot five times with a 30-30 rifle in the hands of John Lamb, death resulting immediately. According to information received from Superior, there had been family trouble between Lamb and Donovan. Lamb is the keeper of the “C Flat” boarding house and when Donovan passed the boarding house last evening, Lamb stepped from the door of his home with a 30-30 rifle in his hands, and fired five shots through Donovan’s body. After the shooting, Lamb gave himself up to the authorities and he is being held. The body of Donovan is in the hands of the coroner’s jury making the investigation. Reports from Superior state that there is much sympathy for Lamb, as he has a wife and several children, and is considered a good citizen. Donovan is a widower, between twenty-five and thirty years of age. His reputation has not been of a very enviable character, as it is said he has on several occasions broken up homes and caused other troubles, and his tragic departure is not looked on with any great sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 20, 1920 SHOOTING TRAGEDY AT SUPERIOR A fatal shooting affair occurred at Superior on Thursday, the result of jealousy. John Lamb shot and killed George Donovan. Lamb had previously accused Donovan of paying undue attention to his wife and warned him to stay away from the house. On Thursday morning Lamb went out to the hills to shoot rabbits and on his return found Donovan talking to his wife. Lamb immediately drew a gun and shot Donovan, who died within twenty minutes. Lamb went and gave himself up to Jake McDonald, Justice of Peace, and will have a preliminary hearing at Superior tonight. Coroner Frank Rogan was summoned to Superior and brought the body to Rock Springs. Deceased was a member of Akron, O., Lodge of L.O.O.M., and the funeral which will take place on Sunday afternoon, will be conducted by the members of the local Lodge of Moose. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 20, 1920 BODY OF BRAKEMAN TAKEN TO HOME IN KANSAS E.S. Zuck, of Uarsons, Kansas, came here Monday to make arrangements to take home the body of his son, who was killed under his own train near Wamsutter. The father said they had been unable to learn any further particulars of the manner in which he came to his death. The young man was 26 years old, leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and two children, a boy two years old and a daughter eleven months, his parents and two brothers. B.E. Ray, a representative of the B.R.T. from Rawlins, came up and accompanied the father and the body to the home in Kansas. A number of railroad men remember the deceased as he worked here several weeks on one of the hills runs. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 20, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK Leslie, the two weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Gibson, died on Tuesday evening at the hospital. The funeral services took place from the Park Hotel annex, on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Cloud officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their friends in their sad hour. George Snell, aged 37 years, died at the hospital on Saturday afternoon from flu. Deceased came from St. Paul, Minn., and had been employed at Dines. Dorothy, the twelve months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McMurtrie, died on Saturday at the home on M street from pneumonia. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, Deaconess McQurie officiating. Stella Fern Harbold, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Harbold died Tuesday of pneumonia at the hospital. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Friday afternoon, Rev. Cloud officiating. Paul Milonis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Malonis, died on Tuesday at the home of his uncle on North Front street, from pneumonia. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the Greek priest from Pocatello officiating. Benjamin White house, age 90 years, four months and nineteen days, passed away last Friday of a complication of diseases. The funeral services were conducted from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. X. Smith, at No. 4, on Monday afternoon, J.B. Young officiating. The services were largely attended by a large number of friends of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 13 February 20, 1920 FATAL MINE ACCIDENT An accident which terminated fatally, occurred Thursday as the men were quitting work at No. 8 mine. According to reports, as the man trip was leaving the mine, two of the cars locked buffers and jumped the track, hitting some of the timber and causing a large piece of rock to fall. A boy named Mike Skorup, 15 years of age, was struck by the falling rock on the head. He was taken immediately to the hospital but died the same evening. Jack and Robert Armstrong, who were on the same car, were slightly injured. The funeral services will take place on Sunday. ---- Green River Star, February 20, 1920 MALINDA MORRISON DEAD Mrs. Malinda Morrison of this city died last Saturday after many months of illness, passing away at the ripe old age of 72 years. She has resided in this city for over forty years, where she was well and favorably known for her many motherly acts. She leaves four sons to mourn her passing. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Congregational church, Rev. S. A. Webber conducting the service. --- Green River Star, February 20, 1920 Mrs. I. Tanaka died in the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs Monday, and was buried from the Congregational Church here Wednesday, Rev. S. A. Webber officiating. The deceased leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her demise. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 Feb 27, 1920 WILLIAM H. THURMAN PASSED TO GREAT BEYOND Wm. H. Thurman passed away on Monday morning, February 23rd, at 10:00, at St. Mark’s hospital in Salt Lake City. Mr. Thurman and F. M. Mills went to Salt Lake to attend the auto show and Mr. Thurman had been ill with flu for several days before he left. This developed into pneumonia and he was taken to the hospital where he made a fight for life but all efforts and all medical skill could not succeed against the Grim Reaper. Anxious friends awaited news each day and loyal friends at Salt Lake and those who journeyed from here, were constant in their attention and watched by his bed. The death message reached the city before noon on Monday and his many friends were sincere in their deep regret at his passing. The body was prepared for burial and brought home by Mr. Mills on No. 22 Tuesday night, lying in state at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors until Thursday morning when it was taken to the Park apartments at the Park Annex. At 3 o’clock the funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Elk lodge, of which the departed was a member of many years standing. A quartet composed of Mrs. D. F. Morris, Miss Grace Johnston, Dr. F. S. Davis and Don Kellogg, sang “Abide With Me,” “Rock of Ages,” and “The Vacant Chair.” Rev. Cloud preached the sermon and the beautiful and impressive funeral services of the Elk lodge was conducted by the officers. D. A. Preston also spoke of the personal and intimate characteristics of the deceased. The deceased was born in Arkansas in 1880 and came to Rock Springs some eighteen years ago, being employed in the office of the Central Coal & Coke Co. at Sweetwater. Later he was employed in the mercantile business for the same company. Some fourteen years ago he opened a gents furnishing store in Rock Springs which business grew in volume until it was moved into the location now occupied and is counted among those of the best in the city. The funeral services were largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful and profuse, attesting the esteem in which he was held by his many friends. No relatives have been found but the memory of the loyalty of his friends, the genuine regret at his departure and the knowledge of his generous heart, his charity and his congenial spirit will long be cherished by his host of friends in this city and elsewhere. The pall bearers were F. W. Johnson, W. A. Muir, Frank Dawson, Dave Rasmussen, Alfred Holmes and Dr. Morris. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 27, 1920 ROCK SPRINGS PIONEER PASSES AWAY AT HANNA Chas. Lane, age eighty-one and a half years, passed away at the home of his son, John Lane, at Hanna on Wednesday morning, February 25th, of pneumonia, which he contracted February 17th. With his passing another of the pioneers of this community finished his earthly pilgrimage and has gone to his reward. The deceased was born in England, November 8th, 1838, and came to America in 1882, residing first in the state of Texas. He came to this community thirty-four years ago. The deceased was a charter member of the Redman lodge and was a member of thirty-three years standing in the Odd Fellow lodge, for which he was recently given a thirty year membership medal. He is survived by two sons, William of Sweetwater, with whom he lived until the past winter, and Charles of Hanna, with whom he lived at the time of his death; one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Casteel, of Zineville, Oklahoma, and thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Fitzpatrick & Rogan parlors under the auspices of the Odd Fellow lodge. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 27, 1920 DEATH OF WM. ROBERTSON Wm. Robertson died at Reliance on Thursday morning at an early hour of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. The deceased was forty years of age, having died on the morning of his birthday. The body was prepared for burial at the Ace parlors and will be taken to Evanston on Saturday where services will be held on Sunday in the L.D.S. Meeting House. Surviving are his wife and three children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 14 February 27, 1920 Frank Rogan left Wednesday on No. 6 for Hanna to bring back the body of Chas. Lane who died there Wednesday morning of pneumonia. --- Green River Star, February 27, 1920 The ten months old son of Mrs. May Herford passed away today. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 05, 1920 MANY DEATHS DURING THE PAST WEEK Mr. and Mrs. Joe Facinelli have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their infant son, whose death occurred on Monday morning. The funeral was held from the home, on Tuesday. The death of James Maynard, the little eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Poston occurred last Saturday after an illness of many months from a complication of diseases. The funeral was held from the home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.N. Cloud. Mr. and Mrs. Poston have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement. The funeral of the little fourteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. King of Superior was held at the home of her parents on Feb. 27, conducted by J.M. Turner. Beautiful musical selections were rendered by the Ladies choir under the leadership of Mrs. Jake McDonald. The little one died on Feb. 25, from whooping cough followed by pneumonia. The family have the sympathy of the community in their loss. The death of George Safko, occurred on Wednesday, at No. 4, resulting from pneumonia. The deceased was fifty years old and leaves a wife and family in the old country. He was a member of several Slavonian societies, which will take charge of his funeral. The services will be held at the North Side Catholic church on Sunday. Word was received here today of the death of the little four-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ambos, which occurred in Salt Lake City this morning. The little lad was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Lee, and was the joy of the household. Mr. and Mrs. Ambos and little son went to Salt Lake about a month ago, expecting to stay for only a few days visit. Soon after their arrival the baby was taken with pneumonia and succumbed to the disease after a hard fight for life. Mrs. Lee has gone to Salt Lake to be present at the funeral, which will occur in that city, after which she will return with the parents to Rock Springs. The death of Mrs. Mary Enrico occurred at her home in Reliance. This is a sad case, as Mrs. Enrico was a widow and leaves five little children alone in the world. She was 41 years of age. The funeral arrangements are awaiting word from a sister who lives in California. As we go to press we learn of the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Overy Jr., of Lion, which occurred this afternoon. The death of Claude, the little two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hackett occurred on Wednesday, from pneumonia following whooping cough. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, from the Fitzpatrick & Rogan undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 10 March 05, 1920 Sam and George Kellogg and Mrs. J.H. Anderson left on Thursday for Rawlins where they were called by the death of their father. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 15 March 05, 1920 DEATHS OF THE WEEK Joe Oliver, the two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Facinelli, died at the home of its parents on Monday, March 1st of the influenza. The little fellow was spared only two short weeks and could not be saved to his parents despite all skill. Funeral services were private, and were held from the home on Tuesday morning, Father Welsh officiating. Many beautiful flowers were sent by friends. John Maynard, the nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Poston, died at the home of its parents on Saturday, February 28th, from a complication of diseases. The baby had the measles and later the pneumonia and had not been well for many months. Funeral services were held from the home on Monday at 2 o’clock. Rev. Cloud officiated at the services. Many beautiful flowers were sent by friends of the family. Marie, the 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Nishimura, Japanese, died of pneumonia on Friday at the home of its parents at Sweetwater. Funeral services were held at the Rogan parlors on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating. Mrs. Mary Enrico died on Thursday morning at Reliance of cancer of the stomach, age 41, years. Five children are left to mourn the death of the mother, the father having been killed in the mine about five years ago. A sister of the deceased lives in California and funeral arrangements will be made after the sister is heard from. Claude Hackett, the two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hackett, died at Reliance on Wednesday morning of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Rogan parlors on Thursday afternoon, attended by friends of the family. George Sarko, died at his home at No. 4 on Thursday morning of a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held at the North Side Catholic church on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. Deceased was an old resident of Rock Springs and has many friends who will regret his death. He was a member of the Slavish societies of the city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16, Mar 12, 1920 DEATH OF MRS. ROBT. WARBURTON OF PNEUMONIA Mrs. Elizabeth Warburton passed to rest on Wednesday, March 10th at Evanston, Wyoming, where she had been in the hospital. Death was caused by pneumonia following flu. The body of Mrs. Warburton was brought in on No. 6 today, accompanied by Mr. Warburton, who went to Evanston as soon the message came of her death. Mary Elizabeth Warburton was born in Liegh, Lancashire, England, September 22, 1855. She came to this country in April of 1893. Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Robert Warburton, and four sons, Fred, James, Walter and Charles, all of whom will be present at the services except Charles, who lives in Seattle and wired he could not be on apresent, and James was already here on a visit. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the L.D.S. Meeting House. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in the hour of their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16, Mar 12, 1920 THREE MURDER CASES HEARD IN DISTRICT COURT THIS WEEK The week has been consumed in getting juries for the murder cases on the docket and three murder cases have been disposed of. Stanko Tijan, who followed his wife to a neighbors at Blairtown and dragged her onto the porch and shot her, was found by the jury to be guilty of first degree murder, without capital punishment. Frank James, colored, who shot his sister-in-law, Mrs. Posoy, instead of his wife, was found by the jury to be guilty of first degree murder, with capital punishment. Joe Omye, who cold bloodedly shot game warden John Buxton, plead guilty of murder in the second degree. We understand this carries a penalty of from twenty years to life imprisonment. Sentences have not been imposed on these cases by the Judges. A jury was being empanelled for the case of Williams who shot the young man at the city hospital at Green River a short time ago. This is a second degree murder case. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16, Mar 12, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL S. Z. Tichar of Reliance, died at the hospital Saturday morning of a complication of diseases. He had been working in the mines in this district for many years and recently was employed at Reliance. He was buried Thursday afternoon from the Ace parlors and the funeral was attended by some of the members of his local at Reliance. He had no relatives in this country but has a mother and sister in the old country and two sisters who are nuns in Egypt. A neat little estate has been left for his mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 16, Mar 12, 1920 W. T. HAWK DEAD AT LAVA Word has been received here that W. T. Hawk had died this morning at Lava Hot Springs, death being caused from pneumonia following an attack of flu. No definite information has been available as to whether or no his body will be brought here. --- Green River Star, March 12, 1920 AGENT H. F. SWITZER DIES FROM APOPLEXY About ten o'clock this morning the body of Agent Frank Switzer, was found in the refrigerator room in the freight house. It is supposed that Mr. Switzer had entered the room on some errand and that he was overcome by the fumes of the charcoal oven that was burning in the refrigerator. The last seen of Mr. Switzer was about eleven o'clock on Thursday evening, when he was seen with several friends about town. After leaving his friends be went to the freight depot and was not again seen alive. The death of this man is felt by every resident of Green River, who has had the pleasure of his personal acquaintance, as he was a man who was ever ready to help, aid or assist, and during the ten years that he has been agent at this point, has each day won his way into the heart of all his personal acquaintances. The family of the deceased have the sympathy of all in this their greatest hour of sorrow. The coroner's verdict was to the effect that the deceased came to his death from natural causes and apoplexy. As we go to press we are informed that the funeral will be held in this city next Monday morning. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 19, 1920 MOTHER OF FIVE CLAIMED BY DEATH A sad death occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on Wednesday morning, when Mrs. Kate Balan, wife of D. Balan, passed away from pneumonia, following an operation. The deceased was the mother of five little children, who with their father, are left to mourn their great loss. She also leaves a brother residing in Illinois. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning from the North Side Catholic church, Father Judovich officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 19, 1920 DEATHS OF TWO INFANTS A little daughter, Florence Eva, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolly, of Dines, at the Wyoming General Hospital, on Friday, March 12th, and passed away the following day. The funeral took place on Sunday. A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Angelovic, on Wednesday, March 17th and lived for only a few hours. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Thursday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 12 March 19, 1920 OLD TIME CHINAMAN DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Ah Tone, one of the old time Chinamen of Rock Springs, died at his home on the North Side on Sunday, from pneumonia. The funeral was held at the Ace Undertaking parlors on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by his own countrymen and according to the customs of his native country. He was 61 years of age and had been a resident of Rock Springs for many years. Interment was made in the Chinese cemetery north of the city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 17 March 19, 1920 DEATHS OF THE WEEK Eva Angelovich, died at home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Valent Angelovich, March 17th, age one day. Funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church on Thursday. Mrs. Kate Blen, age 35 years, died at the hospital Wednesday, following an operation performed Monday. The funeral arrangements are not yet completed. Surviving are her husband and five children. Florence Eva, day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Jolly of Dines, died last Saturday and was buried on Sunday from the home of parents at Dines. Ah Tone, age 60 years, Chinese, an old time resident of Rock Springs, died at his home in Chinatown on Sunday. He had been sick and ailing for some time. The funeral services were held from the Ace parlors on Tuesday afternoon, attended by his Chinese friends in the town. --- Green River Star, March 19, 1920 H. F. SWITZER LAID TO REST MONDAY The funeral of H. F. Switzer was held from the local Catholic church last Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Father H. Shillinger conducting the funeral mass. Following the service the remains were followed by a long line of sorrowing relatives and friends to Riverview Cemetery, where they were tenderly laid to rest. Every business house was closed during the funeral service out of respect for this splendid man, who had passed beyond, when seemingly, in the prime of life with a glorious future before him. Henry Franklin Switzer, was born in Burlington, Iowa, in 1865, married Miss Katherine Quirk in this city April 30th, 1890, and to this union eight children were born, five of which survive their father. Deceased had been in the employ of the Union Pacific Railway Company for over 35 years, and for the past nine years has been the obliging and competent agent at this point, as well as serving the town as councilman for two terms. To the heart broken wife and children, this publication joins with their host of friends, in extending sympathy, fully realising that cold words cannot erase their sorrow, of which only time and His merciful kindness can give relief. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 26, 1920 SAD DEAT OF A STUDENT NURSE A sad death occurred at the hospital at an early hour on Tuesday morning, when Miss Vivian Smith, one of the student nurses, succumbed to tuberculosis. Miss Smith came here last December from Wabash, Ind., to enter the training school. The fact that she had tuberculosis was not discovered until a short time ago, where her condition was found to be serious, that her parents were notified. They started at once for Wyoming arriving last Saturday, and were with their daughter when she passed away. She was twenty-six years and six months old. The body was taken by the parents to the home in Indiana for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 13 March 26, 1920 ITALIAN MEETS DEATH IN U.P. MINE NO. 7 Shortly after eleven o’clock on Thursday forenoon a mysterious accident occurred in No. 7 mine which resulted in the death of Matt Rigoni, a miner working in the mine. Just what happened or what caused the death is unknown, but the supposition is that in some manner Rigoni came in contact with a live wire. He was working in No. 16 room inside E plain, and within a few minutes of his spragging a car he was discovered dead alongside the track. Every effort was made the by the First Aid to resuscitate him but without avail. Rigoni was an Italian, about 26 years of age an unmarried. The funeral will be held on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 18 March 26, 1920 DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Vivian Smith, a nurse at the hospital, died Tuesday morning at 3:00 o’clock after a lingering illness extending over several months, a sufferer from tuberculosis. The deceased came from Wabash, Indiana, just before Christmas where she had been in training, expecting to finish here, and making the change for the benefit of hear health. For some time past she had grown weaker and at last was confined to her bed. Mr. and Mrs. Oren W. Smith parents of the young woman, arrived from Wabash Saturday morning and were with their daughter when she died. The body was prepared for burial at Rogan’s parlors and taken home by the grief-stricken parents on Tuesday night. The deceased has not been here long but had endeared herself to many friends with her charming disposition and sincere regret was expressed in many beautiful floral offerings sent. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 April 02, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK The sad death of Mary, the little twelve-year old daughter of Mrs. Kate Cameron, occurred at the hospital on Tuesday morning. Little Mary was taken with an attack of acute appendicitis and underwent an operation on Wednesday March 24. Her condition was so serious that little hope for her recovery was entertained from the first and the end came as stated. The whole of her short life had been spent in Rock Springs, where she was a great favorite with all who knew her. She leaves a mother, one brother and two little sisters, who have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. Her father, John Cameron, was one of the men who died of asphyxiation in a refrigerator car, on the Oregon Short Line, a short time ago. The funeral was held from the home on M street at two o'clock on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.N. Cloud. The death of C. Kogo, an old time resident of Rock Springs, occurred at the hospital last Saturday evening. The deceased was a native of Japan and leaves a wife and children in that country. He was for many years employed at the Racket Store. His funeral was held on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yerkovich have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their little five and one half year old son, Johnny, whose death occurred at the home of the parents at an early hour on Wednesday morning. Little Johnny has been ill for a long time and recently had returned home after spending four weeks in the hospital. It was thought that he was recovering, when death suddenly claimed the little lad as its victim. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church on Thursday afternoon, at four o'clock, conducted by Father Shiffrer and he was laid to rest in St. Joseph's cemetery. Many beautiful flowers were sent to cover his last resting place. The death of V.P. Barker occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, resulting from spinal meningitis following an attack of flu. Mr. Barker was a candy maker by trade and had been employed in Rock Springs for the past three years. A sister in Arizona and a brother in Nebraska have been communicated with, but up to the time of going to press no instructions have been received from them. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 14 April 02, 1920 RECEIVES NEWS OF DEATH OF FATHER The Rev. Moren Joslin this morning received a cablegram from London, containing the sad news of the death of his father, Peter Joselin, at the advanced age of 79 years. The venerable gentleman had been in failing health for some time and the news was not entirely unexpected. The members of the Episcopal parish and the people of Rock Springs extend their sympathy to Rev. Joslin and family in their bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1920 DEATH OF CHILD Mary Comeron, age 12 years, died at the hospital from appendicitis, following an operation. Funeral services were held at the home on M St., Thursday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. R.N. Cloud. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1920 REV. JOSLIN’S FATHER DEAD Rev. Marten Joslin received a cablegram this morning carrying the sad news of the death of his father, Peter Joslin, of Croydon, South London, which occurred yesterday. Rev. Joslin’s father was in his eightieth year, and for thirty-five consecutive years had been alderman of Croydon, being first elected in 1885. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1920 WELL KNOWN JAPANESE DEAD C. Kogo, Japanese, died at the hospital Saturday of apoplexy, at the age of 5? years. Deceased for many years was employed at the Racket store. He was well known in the city and his quiet and obliging disposition made him generally respected. His many friends here regret his death. Funeral services were conducted from the City Undertaking parlors Monday, Japanese services being held. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 19 April 02, 1920 DEATHS OF THE WEEK John, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yerkovich, died Wednesday morning of stomach trouble. Funeral services were held this morning at the North Side Catholic church, Rev. Father Schifferer officiating. Bert Burker died Wednesday at the hospital of spinal meningitis after a weeks’ illness. He had complained of feeling will and spoke of going to Salt Lake to see a specialist and no one knew of his being in the hospital here until he had died. Deceased had been employed at the Thum Candy Kitchen for the past fourteen months. Funeral arrangements are not complete, a brother being expected to arrive from Nebraska. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 15 April 09, 1920 The body of B.P. Barker was shipped to his old home at Tekannah, Neb., on Sunday evening, where it was interred on Tuesday. His brother, A.H. Barker, arrived in Rock Springs last week and accompanied the body east. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 16, 1920 MARY MAUDE BOWKER IS LAID TO REST A sad death occurred at the hospital shortly after ten o’clock on Sunday morning, when Mary Maude Bowker, entered into rest. More than two months ago Maude was stricken with the flu and since that time she had battled against a complication of diseases. She was taken to the hospital on March 17th and everything possible was done for her relief, but her death occurred as stated. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Willison of No. 6, and was just entering womanhood, having been born in Salt Lake City on May 30, 1901. For a number of years she has lived in Rock Springs, where she leaves many friends who sympathize with her bereaved relatives. Besides her parents she leaves one sister and six brothers. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, a brief service at the home being followed by services at the Congregational church, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating. Many beautiful flowers were sent by her friends to cover her last resting place in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 16, 1920 FUNERAL OF B.P. BARKER AT TEKAMAH, NEBRASKA (From Tekamah, Neb., Herald) Bert P. Barker was born at Tekamah, August 20th, 1879 and died at Rock Springs, Wyoming, March 31st, at the age of 40 years, 7 months and 11 days. Death was the result of mastoid abscesses following an attack of influenza. He was married to Miss Viva Belle Altschuler, in this city October 16th, 1902; to this union were born six children, three of whom preceded the father in death. He is survived by his wife and three children, Charles, Gwendolin and Keith; also two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Josephine Shorett of Clovis, New Mexico, Mrs. Lenora Smith of this city; E.L. Barker of Pender, A.H. and Will, of this city. Mr. Barker was engaged in the confectionary business here with Mr. Altschuler before he moved to Elk Point, South Dakota in 1911. The pas three years he has been conducting a confectionary shop at Rock Springs, Wyoming, where he has a host of friends, for he was of a very genial disposition, a loving husband and father. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 Apr 16, 1920 The funeral services over the remains of Peter, the little seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vranse, of Sweetwater, were held at the North Side Catholic church at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The little child died on Wednesday from pneumonia. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 16 April 16, 1920 DIES AFTER ILLNESS OF TWO MONTHS FOLLOWING THE FLU Miss Maud Bowker, daughter of Mrs. Mary Ann Willison of No. 6, died at the hospital on Sunday morning, April 9th, at 10:15. Her illness started with the flu, took the form of pneumonia, then pleurisy and later lumbago. She was taken to the hospital three weeks ago and underwent an operation for an abscess located under the ribs and tubes were placed. She seemed to be doing nicely and her relatives were encouraged. Later her condition seemed to indicate that she could not get well and she slowly grew weaker until death claimed her Sunday morning. The deceased was born in Salt Lake City, nineteen years ago the 30th of May, and her death is a great shock and grief to her immediate relatives and her host of friends who have known her as she grew to womanhood among them. The funeral services were held at the home at No. 6 and the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon at 2o ‘clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating in the last sad rites of the departed. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 22 April 23, 1920 THOS. DAVIS DIES TUESDAY Thos. Davis died at the Wyoming General hospital on Tuesday night at about ten o’clock after a short illness. Deceased was the brother of Mrs. Morgan Griffiths and was 46 years of age. The deceased was a member of the Eagle Lodge and also a member of the U.M.W. of A., Local 2174, and had worked around the mines of the U.P. Coal company for many years. The funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon from the home at 112 M street at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 23 April 30, 1920 DEATHS OF THE WEEK The body of Joseph Cramer, who died on the train just beyond Green River on Sunday, was brought to Rogan’s parlors where it was prepared for burial and shipped on Monday to Dunlap, Iowa. Mr. Cramer and wife were en route from Los Angeles to their home in Dunlap, Iowa, when he suffered an attack of heart trouble. The body was accompanied home by the bereaved wife. Deceased was fifty years of age. James Caldwell, colored, died at the hospital Monday and funeral services were held from the Ace parlors on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased had been working on the section just beyond Green River and had started to town for medical attention. They found him afterward lying beside the track too ill to walk. He was brought to the hospital but did not survive. David Sulovich died at the hospital Friday, following an operation for appendicitis. The funeral services were conducted Sunday, attended by members of the U.M.W. of A. of which he was a member. The deceased is survived by a wife and seven children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 19 May 07, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK The funeral services over the remains of the little seven weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ribovich, were held from the North Side Catholic church on Thursday afternoon at one o’clock. The child died early on Wednesday morning. Albert Feddizz, age 41 years, died at the hospital from general dropsy, last Friday evening. The deceased was a miner from Superior and had been brought to the hospital several weeks ago for treatment. The funeral services were held from the South Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Fr. Welsh. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 07, 1920 DIED ON TRAIN Feruccio Castingolini, an Italian, died on the train Saturday between here and Wamsutter of tuberculosis. The deceased was a civil engineer, and was en route from New York to Los Angeles, California, where he had relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 07, 1920 DIED OF DROPSY Albert Fedrizzi died at the hospital of an illness of some time. Funeral services were conducted from the South Side Catholic church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Father Welsh officiating. The deceased was a miner and worked in the mines of the Union Pacific Coal company. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 24 May 07, 1920 DEATH OF BABE The seven weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Rovich died Wednesday. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon from the North Side Catholic church, Rev. Father Schifferer officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 14, 1920 WM. ERBST DIES AT TUCSON, ARIZ. It was with sincere sorrow that the news of the death of Wm. Erbst which occurred last Friday, May 7th at Tucson, Arizona, was received by his friends in Rock Springs. His death completes the last chapter to the story of what used to be one of the happiest homes in Rock Springs. It will be recalled how Mrs. Erbst was a victim of the flu epidemic a little over one year ago, while the family were spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O’Donnell, of Boise, Ida. Since her death Mr. Erbst’s health has gradually failed and he has made many trips in a vain search for improvement. Recently he went to Tucson, hoping that the change of climate might give relief and his death occurred in that city. His body was shipped to Boise, Isa. Where his two children, Jane and Norman, are making their home with their grandparents, and where he will be laid to rest beside his wife. Mr. Erbst was born in St. Paul, Minn., March 13, 1885, and came to Rock Springs about twelve years ago. Here he met and married Miss Rose O’Donnell. They were devoted to each other and their home was an unusually happy one. Then came her sudden death and its sad consequences. Mr. Erbst was an engineer on the Union Pacific and was a great favorite among his fellow employees. He was a member of Rock Springs lodge B.P.O.E. No. 624. Besides his two little children, he leaves a sister, Miss Minnie Erbst, who is a missionary in one of the Philippine Islands. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 20 May 14, 1920 THE DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The death of Gordon, the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of No. 6, occurred at eleven o’clock on Tuesday morning, from complications following measles. He had been sick for about two weeks. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Friday afternoon, Rev. R.N. Cloud conducting the services. The death of Charles Wiginton occurred at the hospital on Sunday, May 9th, resulting from diabetes. The deceased was a stranger here and his body was shipped to Brighton, Colo., for burial. He was a member of the K. of P. Lodge at Eureka, Colo., and was 54 years of age. The death of Mrs. Lena Zullo occurred at the hospital on Wednesday, where she had been brought from her home in Superior for treatment. The cause of her death was meningitis. Mrs. Zullo was twenty-five years of age and leaves a large circle of friends, beside a husband and two little children, to mourn her death. Her body was shipped to Superior, where the funeral will be held on Sunday. The death of Andy Jarvi, for many years a resident of Rock Springs, occurred on Sunday, May 9th, from cerebral meningitis. The deceased was 42 years old and was a native of Finland. The funeral was held at the cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by John Kiviaho, and was attended by many of the Finnish people. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 14, 1920 KILLED IN COAL CONVEYOR Ernest E. Fleming was killed at Wamsutter Wednesday when he was caught in the coal conveyor which he was oiling. It was necessary to take the machinery apart before his body could be removed and death came before he was released. His body from the hips down is frightfully mangled and one of his arms was almost torn from the body. Coroner Rogan went to Wamsutter Wednesday on the case and brought the body back with him. The body was prepared for burial and was shipped Thursday to Wamsutter and will be buried at Battle Creek, Colo., just outside of Wamsutter, where his mother is buried. The deceased is survived by his wife who is living at Wamsutter. She was Miss Irene Dohl, daughter of Chris Dohl, who is blacksmith at No. 10 mine and will be remembered by many Rock Springs friends. The couple were married just five months the day the husband met his death. He was nineteen years of age. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 14, 1920 WM. ERBST DEAD IN ARIZONA Word has been received here of the death of William Erbst which occurred in Arizona last week. No definite information is available but it is believed that his body was taken to Boise, Idaho, and buried beside his wife, whose sad death will be remembered by her friends here. Two little children survive. The deceased has been ill for some time. He went to California and when he returned was in the hospital for some time, later going to Arizona hoping for relief from lung trouble. He was a member of the Elks lodge of this city. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 14, 1920 DIES FROM COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING MEASLES Gordon, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of No. 6, died at 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning. The cause of death was complications of stomach trouble and pneumonia with measles. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon from the Congregational church at 2 o’clock, Rev. R.N. Cloud officiating. The sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out to the bereaved parents in the loss of their son. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 14, 1920 COMPLICATIONS AFTER OPERATION CAUSES DEATH Mrs. Lena Zullo underwent an operation at the hospital Tuesday for appendicitis and cerebral meningitis developed after the operation which caused her death. The body was prepared for burial at Rogan’s parlors and shipped to Superior on Thursday where services will be held on Sunday. The deceased is survived by her husband and two children. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 25 May 14, 1920 DIES OF BRIGHT’S DISEASE Chas. Wiggington died at the hospital Sunday of diabetes. He was taken to the hospital from the country where he had been working on a ranch and had been unconscious for three days. The body was prepared for burial at the Ace parlors and shipped to relatives at Brighton, Colo. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias and local representatives of the lodge had charge of the arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 21, 1920 DIES IN HOSPITAL Henry B. Pye, a merchant of New York, en route from San Francisco to his home accompanied by his wife and daughter, was removed from the train here on Saturday evening seriously ill and was taken to the hospital. He died on Tuesday afternoon, acute gastritis being the cause of death. Deceased was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife, daughter and a son. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of F.P. Rogan and shipped to New York on Wednesday evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 26 May 21, 1920 DEATH OF MRS. JACKSON The death of Mrs. Hannah Jackson occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jamieson early Saturday morning. Mrs. Jackson came to Rock [line missing] ago to attend the wedding of her daughter to Mr. Robert Hay. Mrs. Jackson has been in bad health for a considerable time and since her arrival in Rock Springs has been confined to bed. She was born in England sixty-four years ago and came to Chicago in 1903. Her husband pre-deceased her twenty years ago. Two daughters and four sons mourn her loss—Mrs. Robert Hay of this city, Miss Rose Jackson, who is at present living with her sister here; Frederick, of Chicago; Newland Thomas, in England; Henry George, in Canada; and Bert, in India. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. The Rev. Rowland N. Cloud conducted the service. --- Green River Star, May 21, 1920 WYOMING PIONEER DIES IN THIS CITY Martin Carroll was born in Dayton, Ohio, November 10th, 1852; came with his parents to Levenworth [sic], Kansas in 1856; from there to Nemaha County, Kansas in 1867, living there until 1880, when he came to Wyoming and has resided in this state ever since. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for many years, the later years of his life having been spent prospecting out from Laramie. Came to Green River February 20th, 1920.Died Friday, May 14th, 1920. Laid to rest in the Green River cemetery Monday, May 17th 1920. Martin Carroll, aged 68 years, passed away in this city Friday, May 14th, at the home of his sister, Mrs. James T. Moriarty, cause of death result of after effects of a severe case of "flu" contracted last year. Mr. Carroll has been a resident of Wyom- [sic] since early 80's, having resided for many years near Laramie. He was a man who was very reticent in his way, yet possessed that laudable trait of being faithful to every trust, and his friendship was a valuable asset to anyone. He came to this city last February to visit with three of his sisters, Mrs. James T. Moriarty, Mrs. R. D. Petre and Mrs. Margaret O'Neill, and it was indeed a sad ending of what he had planned to be one of the pleasantest occasions of his life, but the hand of death perhaps knew best and took him to his heavenly home from an atmosphere of love and happiness, which is only truly realised when surrounded by those we most care for. For many years the deceased was an employe of the Union Pacific Railway, but recent years has busied himself searching among the virgin hills of our state for hidden treasures. The deceased is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Rose McGarey of Frankfort, Kansas, Mrs. J. S. Gugerty of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. James T. Moriarty, Mrs. R. D. Petre and Mrs. Margaret O'Neill of this city, to whom is extended the sincerest sympathy. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Monday morning at 9 o'clock Father Schillinger conducting the funeral service, which was very impressive. From the church the remains were followed by a long cortege of friends of the family, and the mortal remains of this splendid handiwork of the Creator, was tenderly laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 22 May 28, 1920 THE GRIM REAPER TAKES HEAVY TOLL HARRY BREDA Harry Breda, one of the old time residents of Rock Springs passed away at his home on 9th St., at 12 o’clock on Wednesday, following a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Breda had not been feeling well for some little time before the stroke but his condition was not considered serious and his death comes as a shock to his friends. He was 51 years of age and leaves a widow and one daughter. For a number of years Mr. Breda was prominent in Rock Springs business circles and was for at time manager of the Rock Springs Commercial Co. Later he opened a business at Thayer Junction and after conducting this establishment for several years he returned to Rock Springs and has since been employed at the U.P. Coal Co. store at No. 4. The funeral services will be held from the South Side Catholic church on Sunday afternoon at one thirty o’clock, and interment made in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. MRS. MARTHA EDWARDS The death of Mrs. Martha Edwards occurred on Monday at the home of her son, Wm. Edwards, at Sweetwater, resulting from pneumonia. Mrs. Edwards was a native of North Wales but came here several years ago to make her home with her children, three of whom were at that time located here. One son, John Edwards, was a victim of the terrible flu epidemic during the fall of 1918. Her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Samuels and her son, Wm. Edwards, are both residents of this section and a granddaughter, Mrs. George Samuels, recently came from the old country. Mrs. Edwards was 69 years of age and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The funeral took place from the Episcopal church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Morten Joslin, officiating. MRS. CORA B. WANAMAKER The death of Mrs. Cora B. Wanamaker occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at five o’clock on Friday morning after an illness of about ten days. On Wednesday she underwent a serious operation and at no time was there hope for her recovery. Mrs. Wanamaker came to Rock Springs from Centennial, Wyo., about thirteen years ago with her husband, C. Lou Wanamaker, at which time they purchased the Rock Springs Independent. Improvements were made in the plant and in November of 107 the first issue of the Rocket was printed. In February of the following year Mr. Wanamaker died from an attack of pneumonia, and since that time Mrs. Wanamaker has been conducting the newspaper. She was a member of a number of lodges and societies and took an active part in the affairs of the community. She leaves two brothers, Fred King of Los Angeles, Calif., who is on his way to Rock Springs, and Frank King, who is a resident of this city. Her body will be taken to the Episcopal church at five o’clock on Sunday afternoon, where it will remain until six forty-five, at which time Rev. Joslin will read the first pat of the burial service. The remains will then be shipped to Denver and on Monday services will be conducted by Rev. Fred Ingley of St. Mark’s church and interment made in Riverside cemetery. The services both in Rock Springs and Denver will be in charge of the Elks lodge, of which Mr. Wanamaker was a member. MRS. D.G. THOMAS The news of the death of Mrs. D.G. Thomas, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Goodnough, at Reliance, at noon on Friday, May 28th, was a distinct shock to her many friends in this section of Wyoming. Mrs. Thomas returned just three weeks ago from California, where she and Mrs. Goodnough had gone in the hope that the change of climate might be of benefit to her health. In this hope they were disappointed and she returned in a serious condition, but her friends still hoped that she might rally and again regain her usual health. Everything possible was done to aid in her recovery but her death occurred as stated. Mrs. Thomas’ maiden name was Elizabeth Esther Jones and she was born at Rhumney, South Wales, on January 13, 1870. She came to this country with her parents when but eight years of age, locating at Bevier, Mo., and she grew to womanhood in that community. She was married to D.G. Thomas on May 17th, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were among the old-time resident of Rock Springs, leaving here to go to Spring Valley and afterward to Evanston. They returned to Rock Springs about nine years ago and have since made their home in this city and Megeath. Mrs. Thomas was a woman of brilliant intellect and was a talented musician but her frail health for many years had prevented her from taking the active part in the life of the community that would naturally have been hers. Beside her husband she leaves an only daughter, Mrs. J.H. Goodnough, of Reliance, and the sympathy of the community is extended to them in their great loss. The funeral services will be held from the Masonic Temple, at two o’clock on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Joslin, and she will be laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 28, 1920 MRS. CORA B. WANAMAKER PASSES TO HER REST It is with the deepest sorrow that we are compelled to chronicle the death of the editor and publisher of the Rocket, Mrs. Cora B. Wanamaker, who departed this life at a few minutes after five o’clock this morning, May 28th, almost to the minute the forty-first anniversary of her birth, which occurred at Golden, Colorado, on May 28, 1879, and for the first time since our connection with the paper we publish it in sorrow, sorrow for the loss of our highly respected chief. Cora Blanche King was married in Denver, where she spent her childhood days, to C. Lou Wanamaker, in June 1903. They located in Loveland, Colorado, where they published the Loveland Register for a time, later moving to Centennial, Wyoming, where they published a newspaper and where Mr. Wanamaker was in charge of a bank. In 1907, Mrs. Wanamaker, accompanied by her husband, came to Rock Springs, purchased the plant of the defunct Independent, and established the Rock Springs Rocket, the first issue of the paper being published in November of that year. A few months later her husband succumbing to pneumonia, Mrs. Wanamaker took charge of the paper and the job printing business in conjunction therewith. By her brilliant and fearless writing and keen business ability she made the paper not only the leading paper in the city but one of the best weeklies in the state. She was progressive and continually made plans for the improvement and growth of the paper and at the time of her death had contracted for equipment to make the Rocket one of the best equipped weekly newspaper offices in the state. She had the interests of the community at heart and could always be found boosting for anything that made for progress and the upbuilding of the city and community. She was a strong Democrat and supported the principles of that party regardless either of censure or praise. She wrote what she believed to be the truth. Possessed of a fine education and a gift of keen satire she mercilessly lashed what she believed to be wrong and as unstintingly praised what she believed to be right. Wherever there was sorrow she freely was ready to sympathize and wherever help was required she freely gave it, and her left hand knew not what her right hand was doing. She was a fine musician and her services as a vocalist were in constant demand and were always readily given. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Maccabees, secretary of the Delphian society and belonged to many other friendly societies of this city. Only two short weeks ago she sat in the editorial chair and edited the Rocket, although at that time she was feeling far from well and knew that she would be compelled to go through the ordeal that cost her her life. In fact for over a year past she had been in very poor health but her friends considered this was due to overwork and that a rest would restore her to her usual health. On the 15th of May, however, she was compelled to leave her work and was confined to her bed. On last Tuesday it was considered advisable to remove her to the hospital and on Wednesday, 26th, an operation was performed from which she never recovered. The whole community grieves for her loss, everyone feeling that by her death they have lost a personal friend. The body was prepared for burial at the Rogan parlors and tomorrow will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Kemp on Elk street, with whom she has lived for nearly seven years past. The remains will be taken to the Church of the Holy Communion, of which she was a communicant, on Sunday afternoon and lie in state from 5:00 to 6:45, members of the societies of which she was a member forming a guard of honor. At 6:45 Rev. Morten Joslin will read the first part of the burial service for the dead. Interment will be made at Denver where the casket containing the remains of our beloved friend will be awaited at the depot by the Elks and the interment services will be conducted on Monday at the Riverside cemetery by Rev. Frederick Ingley of St. Mark’s church of Denver, successor to the late Rev. Dr. Houghton who married her to her late husband. The earnest prayer of Charles Dickens was “Lord, keep my memory green.” Mrs. Wanamaker has gone from us but the sweet fragrance of her memory will live as long as memory lasts. After life’s fitful fever she sleeps well. She is survived by two brothers, Frank E. King, of this city, and Albert W. King, of Los Angeles, California, who is on his way here, unaware that his sister has passed to the Great Beyond. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 27 May 28, 1920 DEATHS OF THE WEEK Mrs. Martha Edwards died at her home at Sweetwater on Monday evening. Deceased was born in England 69 years ago. The funeral took place from the Episcopal church on Thursday afternoon. The eleven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris, of Lionkol, died at the hospital on Friday morning from convulsions, following whooping cough. The body was shipped to Cheyenne for interment the same evening. George Japich, aged 18 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Japich, of Reliance, died at the family home on Saturday morning. The little one was interred in St. Joseph’s cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The friends of Mrs. D.G. Thomas will be shocked to learn of her death, which occurred this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Goodnough, at Reliance. Mrs. Thomas had been ill for a long time and but recently returned from California, where she had been for the benefit of her health. She is one of the older residents of Rock Springs and her death leaves a gap which will be hard to fill. Harry Breda, who has been employed in the U. P. store here for the past several years, and who was one of the organizers of the Rock Springs Commercial company died on Wednesday morning. He suffered a paralytic stroke on Sunday morning and gradually faded away. The deceased was born in Tyrol, Austria, 51 years ago and came to Rock Springs 23 years ago. He is survived by his wife and one son, Rudolph, and a sister who lives in Idaho. The funeral will take place from the home, 145 9th street at one o'clock and from the South Side Catholic church at half past one on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 04, 1920 DEATH OF THOMAS SNEDDEN ON THURSDAY Word was received here on Thursday of the death of Thomas Snedden of Diamondville, early on that morning. Mr. Snedden was one of the most widely known men in western Wyoming and was superintendent of the Diamondville Coal Co. He had been ill for a long period and his friends were not surprised when the news came of his death. The funeral will be held at Ogden on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 04, 1920 EAST FORK MAN COMMITS SUICIDE Coroner Frank Rogan left Thursday evening for the East Fork country in response to a telephone message that a man by the name of Woods had committed suicide. Details of the affair are very meager. Mr. Rogan has not returned and we are unable to give a complete report. According to information from indirect sources, a young man by the name of Woods had taken up a homestead on East Fork, where he lived in his cabin. He became attached to a young lady, the daughter of a neighboring rancher and Wednesday evening called on the young lady. After spending the evening he left and walked to his cabin and almost immediately shot himself through the head with suicidal intent. The body was found on Thursday and the telephone message to the coroner dispatched. The tragedy was enacted in Fremont county and as the coroner from that county could not be present and hold the inquest, Coroner Rogan was asked to fill the place. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 04, 1920 DEATH OF WIFE OF FORMER RESIDENT Rock Springs friends have received the news of the death of the wife of Elmie Bernardi, which occurred at her home in Price, Utah, on Thursday. Mrs. Bernardi formerly lived in Rock Springs and is well known here. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 04, 1920 The funeral of Narcisso Asson of Superior was held in this city on Monday afternoon and was one of the largest ever seen in Rock Springs. The deceased passed away last Friday morning after a long illness. He had been a resident of this county for a number of years and leaves a wife and two children. The services were held at the South Side Catholic church and he was laid to rest in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The Red Men and the Eagles, to which orders he belonged, escorted the body to its last resting place. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 23 June 04, 1920 Rev. E.B. Davis was called to Green River Thursday to officiate at the burial of seven year old Marguerite May Weir. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 June 04, 1920 KILLED IN Utah Word has been received here that B.F. Decker who had been working here for the past several months and who left last Thursday morning for Price, Utah, was killed in the mine of the Liberty Coal Co., at that place, on Tuesday. So far as can be learned the unfortunate man has no relatives here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 28 June 04, 1920 CAPEN BABY DIES On Tuesday evening, Marie, the five months old child of Mr. and Mrs. James Capen, passed away at the family home on B street. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their great loss. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Father Schifferer officiating, and the little one was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Green River Star, June 4, 1920 LITTLE DAUGHTER DIES The sympathy of the community is extended Mr. and Mrs. Ben Weir in the loss of their seven year old daughter Margaret May. The little one had been an invalid since birth, and the constant care of the parents had naturally drawn her close to their hearts, and her smile and hand clasp will be missed by her devoted parents. The funeral was held from the home yesterday at 2:30 p. m., Rev. Davis of Rock Springs conducting the service. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 11, 1920 COLORED MAN COMMITS SUICIDE AT BLACK BUTTES About five o’clock on Saturday Alex Brown (colored) deliberately committed suicide near Black Buttes station, by laying down on the track in front of a moving train. Brown was employed on the section at Green River and had gone to Black Buttes to see some friends. He could not immediately locate these friends upon his arrival and he walked east from the station about a quarter of a mile where his rash act was committed. He was 27 years of age and his parents lived in Mississippi. His body was brought to this city where it was interred at the expense of the county. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 24 June 11, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Reid died at their home on Fifth street on Monday. Funeral services at the Rogan Undertaking Parlors on Tuesday afternoon. Robert Allen one of the old time ranchers from the southern part of the county died at the hospital on Tuesday, from intestinal trouble. The body was shipped to his home at Linwood, Utah, where the funeral services were held and interment was made. Mr. Allen was 52 years of age and leaves a wife and many friends to mourn his death. He was one of the old timers in this section and well known to many people in Rock Springs. Louis, the little 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Piglia of Lion, died on Wednesday afternoon. The funeral services will be held at 5:30 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, Father Schiffrr officiating. The death of Chas. G. Eastgate occurred at the Wyoming General hospital on Wednesday, from a complication of diseases including cancer. Mr. Eastgate came to Rock Springs early in March and he lived with his brother, Jack Eastgate, until taken to the hospital. He was 63 years of age and leaves no family. The funeral services were held at the Rogan Undertaking Parlors at two o’clock on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E.B. Davis. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 29 June 11, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK Robert Allen was brought in from his ranch at Linwood, Utah, on Tuesday and taken to the hospital here, where he died the same evening. Mr. Allen is a well known stockman in this district and his many friends will regret to learn of his death. His wife accompanied him here and was present when he died. The remains were taken to F.P. Rogan’s undertaking parlors and were shipped to Linwood, on Wednesday, where the funeral will take place. Deceased was 52 years of age. Charles G. Eastgate, aged 63 years, died at the hospital on Tuesday from cancer. The deceased had been a patient at the hospital for the past three months. He is a brother of John Eastgate of this city. The funeral services were held from F.P. Rogan’s undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon, Rev. Davis of the Baptist church officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 25 June 18, 1920 DEATH OF TWO INFANTS The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark was again saddened by the loss of one of their little ones, when their infant daughter, Nettie, passed away from pneumonia. She was two months and twenty-four days old. The funeral services were held at the home on No. 1 hill, on Wednesday afternoon. The death of Maxine Charlotte, the little eleven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, occurred on Sunday, at their home on the West Flat. The child was only ill for a little while and her death was a terrible shock to her parents. The funeral was held from the home of her parents on Tuesday, Rev. E.B. Davis, officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 30 June 18, 1920 DEATH RECORD Nellie Clark, the three-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark, died Monday night. Funeral services were held from the home at No. 1 hill on Wednesday afternoon. Maxine Charlotte Miller, the 11-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, died on Sunday June 13th. Funeral services were held from the home on West Flat on Monday at 2 o’clock. George William Reed, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Reed, died at the hospital on Tuesday of last week. Funeral services were held on Wednesday from the Rogan parlors and interment made in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 26 June 25, 1920 THREE DEATHS ARE REPORTED THIS WEEK The death of another of the old-time residents of this section occurred at an early hour on Friday morning, when Thomas Griffiths passed away after many months of suffering from dropsy, having been a helpless invalid for more than a year. His death occurred at the home of Mrs. Wm. Clark, where he has made his home for the past thirty years. The deceased was born in Wales, sixty one years ago. He came to the United States when but a lad, locating in Rock Springs in 1876. For a time he worked in the mines and later branching out into other lines of business. A few years ago he sold his business interests, owing to failing health. He was a quiet, unassuming man and left many sincere friends. His only relative is a sister living in South Dakota. The funeral will take place from the Clark residence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Morten Joslin officiating. His burial will be under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. lodge to which order he had belonged for many years. The death of the second little twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Christie, of Reliance, occurred on Tuesday, June 22, aged twenty-five days. The babies were born on May 29th, the first one living but a short time and now the second has been laid beside its sister. The funeral was held at four o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in their loss. The death of M.D. Kerr of Green River, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at 4:45 on Tuesday morning, from heart trouble. The deceased was an oil man from Hansford, Calif. He was 45 years of age and married. His body was prepared for burial at the Rogan undertaking parlors and was shipped to his former home for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 31 June 25, 1920 OLD TIME RESIDENT OF ROCK SPRINGS PASSES ON Death claimed one of the oldest residents in the Rocky Mountain district early this morning (Friday). Thomas Griffiths, who had been a helpless sufferer for many months succumbed to dropsy and other complications at the home of Mrs. Clark on the corner of C and Cedar streets, where for 30 years he had made his home. He came from Glemorganshire, Wales, to the Rocky Mountains forty-four years ago and for over thirty years has been a resident of Rock Springs. He was first a miner and subsequently went into the sheep business. He sold out his holdings in the latter business a few years ago. He was unmarried and his nearest relative is a sister in South Dakota. A brother and sister who live in Wales also survive him. The funeral, conducted by Earl Sprowell, will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Clark. Rev. M. Joslin will officiate, the Odd Fellows having charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 31 June 25, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL W.D. Kerr, aged forty-five years, was brought from Green River to the hospital on Monday and died on Wednesday from heart trouble. Deceased was employed on the oil fields out from Green River and has a wife living in California. The body was shipped to Hanford, California, on Thursday evening where it will be interred. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 27 July 02, 1920 VETERAN SHEEP SHEARER DIES IN THE HOSPITAL The death of A.T. Leiva occurred at the hospital last Saturday, resulting from typhoid fever. The deceased was a sheep shearer, and was born in Los Angeles, Calif., when that city was only a little country town. He would have been fifty-six years old on July 8th, had he lived to celebrate his birthday. He leaves a widow who was with him when he passed away. His body was shipped on Sunday to Fresno, Calif., for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 28 July 09, 1920 DEATH CLAIMS TWO OLD TIME RESIDENTS The death of John J. Buxton occurred at seven o'clock on Thursday morning at the home of his son, Lot Buxton at Lion. Mr. Buxton had suffered for many years from miners asthma, which finally caused his death. Mr. Buxton was born in Derbyshire England, seventy-five years ago, and came to this country when but fourteen years of age. He lived for a time in Ohio, going from there to Iowa and coming to Wyoming about twenty years ago. He lived for a time in Oklahoma, returning to Rock Springs last November. His health has been steadily falling ever since his return. He leaves five children, three sons and two daughters. The sons are Charles of Buffalo, Wyo.; Lot of Lion and Ralph of this city. The daughters are Mrs. Jennie Scott, of Portland Ore., and Mrs. Avious Snyder of Lion. The death of another son, John, occurred a year and a half ago. The funeral services will be held from the home of his son Ralph Buxton, 525 Tisdell street, at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon. After many months of suffering from heart trouble, Mrs. Margaret Nokes passed away at two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, at the Wyoming General Hospital. Mrs. Nokes was the daughter of John Lindsey, one of the old time residents of this section and was well known among the older residents of Rock Springs. She leaves three children, two sons, Frank and Roy and one daughter, Margaret. She is also survived by her father; two brothers, George and Tom, and three sisters, Mrs. A. Hicks of Superior and Mrs. Isabel Davis and Mrs. Peter McMahon of this city. The funeral services were held from the L.D.S. church on Thursday afternoon, Bishop J.B. Young officiating, and were attended by many old friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 09, 1920 PIONEER PASSES AWAY Another pioneer passed away on Thursday in the person of John J. Buxton who died at the home of his son at Lionkol at the age of 75 years. Deceased was born in Derbyshire, England and came tot his country with his parents when only 14 years of age. He was a miner and first settled in Iowa coming to Wyoming 20 years ago and all that time he has been employed in and around Rock Springs. He is survived by three sons, Ralph of this city, Lott of Lionkol, Charles of Buffalo and two daughters, Mrs. Snider of Lionkol and Mrs. Jennie Scott of Portland, Oregon. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 o’clock from the home of his son Ralph on Tisdale street. The Reverend Morton Joslin will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 33 July 09, 1920 OLD RESIDENT DIES The many friends of Mrs. Maggie Nokes will regret to learn of her death which took place at the home of her sister, Mrs. Isabel Davis on Tuesday. Deceased was 33 years of age. She was born and raised in Rock Springs, being a daughter of John Lindsay a well-known resident here. She leaves to mourn her loss three children, Margaret aged 10, Frank 12 and Roy 8; also three sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Davis, Mrs. Pete McMahon of this city and Mrs. Hicks of Superior and two brothers, Tom and George both of this city. The body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the L.D.S. church on Thursday afternoon, Bishop Young officiating. Mrs. Nokes has been ailing for a considerable time. She spent the whole of her life in this city and her kindly manner and cheerful disposition made her a host of friends who join with the relatives in mourning her loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 29 July 16, 1920 JOHN STUART DIES FROM HEART TROUBLE After many months of illness from heart trouble, John Stuart passed peacefully away at seven o’clock last Friday evening, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Jennie Stuart. The deceased was just reaching the prime of life having passed his 27th birthday on May 15th, and his early death was a hard blow to his mother, relatives and friends. He was born in Rock Springs and his entire life had been spent here. He was an employee of the Central Coal & Coke Company. Besides his mother he leaves four brothers and three sisters to mourn his death. The funeral was held from the family residence last Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E.B. Davis. Many friends were present and many beautiful flowers were sent to cover his last resting place. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 29 July 16, 1920 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Draigch of Sweetwater, died on Monday, and interment was made in the Rock Springs cemetery on the following day. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1920 POPULAR YOUNG MAN DIES FROM HEART TROUBLE John S. Stewart died at his home on Second Street on Friday evening at the age of 27 years. The cause of death was dropsy and leakage of the heart. John was born and reared in Rock Springs and has many friends who mourn his loss. He was employed in the mines and was a general favorite with his fellow workmen. The funeral was held on Sunday and was largely attended. Rev. E. Bixler Davis of the Baptist church conducted the service. Earl Sprowell had charge of the funeral arrangements. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1920 Robert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dragich, Sweetwater, was born on July 12th and died the same evening. The little body was brought to Frank Rogan’s undertaking parlors and the funeral took place the following day at St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 34 July 16, 1920 Frank P. Rogan went to Superior on Thursday to superintend the disinterring of the body of Etore Asson. The body was reinterred in St. Joseph’s cemetery alongside of his father who died a few weeks ago. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 23, 1920 SEVERAL DEATHS DURING PAST WEEK The death of Mike Wiljakkala, one of the old time residents of Rock Springs, occurred last Saturday evening at his home at the Barracks from miner’s asthma, aged 47 years. The deceased was a native of Finland but came to this country when a young man and had lived here for the past thirty years. He was an old time employee of the Union Pacific Coal Co., and was also the president of the Workingmen’s Commercial Co. He is survived by wife, son and two daughters. He was a highly respected and substantial citizen. The funeral was held from the Finn Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Ivor Hiibacka having charge of the services. The death of John Marla, a miner from Gunn, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital shortly after three o’clock on Tuesday morning, from heart trouble. He was taken very ill on Monday afternoon and hurried to the hospital but nothing could be done for his relief. He was 37 years of age and married. The body was shipped to Stockton, Calif., on Wednesday morning on No. 19, accompanied by his wife and Joe Menghini, an old time friend. The body of George Johnson, age 67 years, was shipped to his old home at West Easton, N.Y. on Tuesday morning, for interment. His death occurred on Saturday at the Wyoming General hospital from a long illness from cancer of the stomach. He was an employee of the U.P. railroad company and unmarried. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 30 July 23, 1920 FIREMAN DROWNS IN GREEN RIVER About 2:30 o’clock on Monday afternoon Lawrence R. Mumper, a fireman on the U.P. Railroad running between Rawlins and Green River, was drowned in the river at the last named place. Mumper and several friends were swimming in the river about a half mile west of the bridge when he was drawn into the swift and deep water and his companions were unable to rescue him. The body was not recovered until Friday morning although every effort was made. It is reported that divers reported the body under a ledge of rocks but were unable to remove it. Finally dynamite was used and shortly afterward, the body was found floating on the surface, a short distance from where the accident occurred. The father of the deceased arrived in Green River several days ago and he accompanied the body to Sheridan, Wyo., on Friday night, where it will be interred. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 23, 1920 DROWNED IN RIVER Frank P. Rogan, coroner, was called to Green River this morning to view the body of Lawrence R. Mumper. The deceased was a fireman on the U.P. and Monday afternoon went in swimming in Green River just a little beyond the city. He was suddenly seized with cramp and sank. Several companions were with him but the body never came to the surface and they were unable to render any assistance. The river was dragged but the body was not discovered until Friday morning just a few yards from where it sank. The remains were brought to Ace’s undertaking parlors at this city and were shipped to the home at Sheridan. The father came to Rock Springs and accompanied the body home. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 23, 1920 GEORGE H. JOHNSON DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS George H. Johnson died at the hospital on Saturday. He was brought here from Rawlins, where he had been employed by the U.P. Railroad company, in the early part of June suffering from a complication of diseases. He was 63 years of age and unmarried. The body was taken to Ace’s Undertaking parlors and prepared for shipment to West Eaton, New York, where a brother and a sister reside. The deceased was well known in this city, having at different times been employed in the various neighboring ranches. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 35 July 23, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL John Merlo, aged 37 years, died at the hospital on Tuesday from heart trouble. Deceased was an Italian and was employed around the mines at Gunn. He leaves a wife and several relatives who reside in Stockton, California, to mourn his loss. The body was shipped to Stockton where it will be interred. His wife and Joseph Menghini accompanied the remains. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 30, 1920 TWO ARE KILLED IN MINE ACCIDENTS A fatal accident occurred in one of the mines at Lionkol at ten o’clock on Wednesday morning, when Joseph Gindre, a driver, was killed by a fall of rock. Both the driver and his horse were crushed to death beneath sixty tons of rock and dirt. The deceased was twenty-one years of age and came from Chandler, Colo., where his parents reside. His body was shipped to Canyon City, Colo., and was accompanied by Ben Lippis, a former school mate and a close friend. The people of Lionkol all regret the sad death of this young lad who was just attaining manhood. The sudden death of Richard Peltoria occurred in one of the Gunn mines on Tuesday afternoon, and was a great shock to his many friends. The deceased had just returned from Kemmerer where he had been visiting a sick brother and he had only been at work a few hours when his death occurred. It was caused by an affection of the heart and lungs. He was thirty-six years of age and a native of Finland and was very greatly respected by his fellow countrymen. His brother, Jacob, came from Kemmerer to be present at the funeral, which was held at Finn Hall, on Thursday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 30, 1920 FARSON LADY DIES IN KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Word was received here last Saturday of the death of Mrs. C.E. Howell of Farson, which occurred at four o’clock that morning in a Kansas City hospital. Mrs. Howell had been in failing health for some time and had been for several months in Kansas City receiving medical treatment. Mr. Howell went east about a month ago and was with her at the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Howell came to the Eden Valley about fourteen years ago and have always been optimists as to the future of the valley. They purchased the old Francis ranch on Big Sandy and have for several years lived on this ranch. Mrs. Howell was always an active worker for any enterprise for the people of that section and will be greatly missed by her neighbors and friends. Her body was taken to Indianapolis for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 31 July 30, 1920 DEATH OF CHILD The death of Xiras, the little two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles August, occurred on Thursday at the home of his parents in the Phoenix apartments. The father is one of the proprietors of the New Studio and the lad was born in Hanna. The time of the funeral has not been set, as the parents are awaiting the arrival of the Greek priest, from Denver. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 July 30, 1920 KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK James Grindo, an Italian, was killed while at work in the mine at Lion on Wednesday by a fall of rock. He was driving a horse and it is supposed the car jumped the track, hit the props and knocked them down, causing a heavy fall of rock. The horse was also killed. The unfortunate lad was only 21 years of age and unmarried. The body was brought to Rogan’s Undertaking parlors and after being prepared for burial was shipped to Canyon City, Colorado, where his parents reside. The remains were accompanied by Ben Lippis, a schoolmate of the deceased. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 July 30, 1920 DIES IN MINE Richard Peltola, a Finn, died in the mine at Gunn where he was employed on Tuesday evening, the cause of death being heart and lung trouble. Petola had been visiting a brother who was in the hospital at Kemmerer for the weekend and had only been at work a few hours when he died. The deceased was 36 years of age and unmarried, his parents still living in the old country. The body was brought to the Rogan Undertaking parlors at Rock Springs and the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 36 July 30, 1920 DEATH OF CHILD Ximas August, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles August, died Thursday afternoon at the home of its parents after a short illness. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell undertaking parlors and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon if the Greek priest, who lives in Pocatello, arrives in time to hold the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 33 August 13, 1920 ENGINEER DIES OF PNEUMONIA Henry J. Hagus, a stationary engineer at Green River, died at the Wyoming General Hospital on last Friday evening, from pneumonia, after an illness of several weeks. His body was shipped to Denver Saturday evening, where interment was made. He leaves a widow and several children. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 20, 1920 THREE SUDDEN DEATHS OCCUR DURING WEEK The death of Frank Taylor occurred on Friday morning at the Wyoming General Hospital from cancer, from which disease he had been a great sufferer for more than two years. The deceased was born in Ohio in 1849 and came to Rock Springs from Cleveland, Ohio, several years ago. He made his home with his sister, Mrs. Della Royce, by whom he is survived. He also leaves a brother in Oklahoma and a niece, Mrs. Ludvig Bensen, in California. The funeral services will be held from the Rogan Undertaking Parlors at 10 a.m. on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Wm. Napier. The funeral of Domenico Moser occurred in this city last Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. The deceased met his death by an accident at Lionkol, last Tuesday, when he was crushed to death between two cars. He was a native of the Tyrol and was 31 years of age. The funeral of Charles A. Fink was held from the Rogan Funeral Parlors on Thursday. Fink was struck by a freight train last Friday while walking along the track near Point of Rocks. He was brought here, to the hospital, where his death occurred on Saturday morning. An effort to locate his relatives is being made but so far has been unsuccessful. He was about 6? years of age. The death of Charles Grivna occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at nine o’clock on Thursday evening, following an operation for ulceration of the stomach. Deceased was very well known among the Slovac residents of Rock Springs where he had lived for a number of years. He is survived by a wife and four little daughters, and one sister, Mrs. Victoria Angelovic. He was 38 years of age and was a member of the Moose lodge and several foreign societies. The funeral services will be held from the North Side Catholic church on Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. Fr. Schiffrer. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 34 August 20, 1920 SEARCH FOR RELATIVES OF DEAD SOLDIER An effort is being made to locate the relatives of Frank R. Salet, a young Frenchman, who died in this city about a year ago. He was an ex-service man and there is some insurance coming to his relatives if they can be located. He was known to have a brother, Gregoire Salet and his address is wanted. Anyone who can give any information on this subject should notify Frank P. Rogan. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 20, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL Stanley Grivna, age thirty-eight years, died last night from stomach trouble, from which he has been a sufferer for some time past. The deceased was born in Austria, coming to this country and to Rock Springs many years ago. He was employed in the U.P. Coal company mines at this place. He is survived by his wife and four children. He was a member of the L.O.O.M. and some Slavish societies, who will take part in the funeral services. Funeral services are to be held Sunday morning from the North Side Catholic church, Father Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 20, 1920 C.A. FINK BURIED YESTERDAY Funeral services for C.A. Fink, who died at the hospital last Friday, were held yesterday afternoon from the Rogan Undertaking parlors. The deceased was injured near Point of Rocks last Friday morning by being struck by a freight engine, one of his legs being severed near the hip. The injured man was brought here to the hospital where he died a few hours later. The body was held several days pending reply from inquiries regarding relatives. The authorities were unable to find any relatives, however, and services were held yesterday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 39 August 20, 1920 DIES OF CANCER Frank Taylor, age seventy years, died at the hospital this morning from cancer from which he had been suffering for some time past. The deceased has been a resident of Rock Springs for several years past, having been employed at the round house. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Della Royce, of this city, and a brother who lives in Oklahoma. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mapler of the Congregational church, will be held tomorrow from the Rogan Undertaking parlors and interment made in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 35 August 27, 1920 MURDER NEAR LINWOOD THURSDAY AFTERNOON A murder occurred at one of the Keith Smith sheep camps, three miles north of Linwood, shortly after five o’clock on Wednesday evening, in which Paul Walker was shot and killed by Francis Barrett. The murder is said to have been the result of a quarrel between the two men over a horse. Walker was shot twice with a 45 Colt’s automatic pistol, one bullet passing through both lungs from left to right, the other shot, taking effect in the left shoulder. When found Walker was lying in the brush in the rear of his tent. Barrett claims the shooting occurred in front of the tent, but no evidence was found to indicate the truth of this statement. After the shooting Barrett went to Green River, where he is now in the county jail, awaiting a hearing. A coroner’s inquest was held in this city on Friday afternoon, the jury returning a verdict that Walker came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by Francis Barrett. Paul Walker is one of the old timers in this section and is known over the entire range. He was 65 years of age, unmarried and leaves no known relatives. The funeral will be held from the Rogan undertaking parlors on Saturday afternoon and interment made in the local cemetery. Francis Barrett is the son of James Barrett of Green River and it is expected that his preliminary hearing will be held sometime next week. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 35 August 27, 1920 Walter Eardley was called to the Ft. Bridger country this week by the death of his mother, who was one of the pioneer settlers of that section. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 27, 1920 JOHN HANSEN DROWNED A very sad drowning occurred at Pole Creek, in the Boulder country Sunday the victim being John [sic] Hansen of Rock Springs. John along with his mother, sister and brother-in-law were out on a camping trip. On Sunday after dinner, John, along with his brother-in-law, Frank Parr, went into the creek swimming when John apparently caught cramp and shouted for help, but he sank immediately. Mr. Parr rushed to the boy’s assistance and dived several times until he was exhausted but was unable to get hold of the boy who it was afterwards found had got carried under the bank. He then rushed for assistance and half an hour after the body was recovered but life was extinct. John was only 22 years of age. He was employed at the mines here and was a general favorite with all his comrades. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors in Rock Springs and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. The mine in which the deceased was employed shut down for the afternoon and the men attended the services to pay a last tribute of respect to their departed comrade. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 27, 1920 FATAL SHOOTING AFFAIR AT RANCH NEAR LINWOOD A fatal shooting affair occurred at a ranch three and a half miles from Linwood, Utah, in Wyoming, on Wednesday afternoon about 5:30. The victim was Paul Walker, aged 65 years. Walker was employed on the ranch and on Wednesday Francis Barrett, of Green River, came along and claimed that a horse on the ranch belonged to him, which Walker denied. It appears that a heated argument followed, during which according to Barrett, Walker drew a gun and fired at him but missed. Barrett then states that he drew a gun and shot Walker in self defense. Barrett fired two shots, one bullet passing through Walker’s back and the other through both is lungs. Walker only lived a short time. After the shooting Barrett returned to Green River and gave himself up to the sheriff. He was held in custody and will have a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. Walker’s body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors in Rock Springs and the funeral will be held form there on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 40 August 27, 1920 CHINESE DIES AT HOSPITAL Leo Wou Wong, a Chinaman, 49 years of age died at the hospital on Thursday afternoon after a two days illness. Hong came from San Francisco to visit Rock Springs friends and had only been in the city for about a week. The body was taken to Ace’s undertaking parlors and will be shipped to Hong King, China, for burial. --- Green River Star, August 27, 1920 A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Saleen Tuesday night, but lived only a few hours. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1920 WILLIAM O’DONNELL DISAPPEARS IN PORTLAND—BODY FOUND IN RIVER A telegram received late this evening from Portland carried the sad news that the body of Wm. O’Donnell had been found floating in the river. No particulars were received as to whether Mr. O’Donnell met with foul play or had been the victim of an accident. Disquieting news reached here on Monday regarding the mysterious disappearance of Mr. O’Donnell, proprietor of the Crystal Meat market here. Along with his wife he had been spending a vacation of a few weeks in Portland, Oregon, and had decided to return home on Friday evening, in the morning Mr. O’Donnell purchased a ticket for the return journey and returning to the home of his brother-in-law, Nels Hougard, where they were visiting, gave the tickets to Mrs. O’Donnell remarking that he was going down town but would be back in about half an hour. Since that time nothing was heard or seen of him until his body was found floating in the river today. Detectives were engaged and full publicity of his disappearance was given in the newspapers. He had left nearly all of his money with his wife before going out, taking with him only a few dollars. Mr. O’Donnell or “Billy” as he was known to his friends, was one of our most respected townsmen, having grown to manhood here and the sad circumstance of his death casts a feeling of gloom over his many friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1920 MRS. GEORGE WRIGHT DIES Mrs. George Wright (colored) died at the hospital last night at ten o’clock following an operation for appendicitis. She had been ill only since Monday. Mrs. Wright was born in Dennison, Texas in 1884 and was 36 years old at the time of her death. She has been a resident of Rock Springs for the past eighteen years. She is survived by her husband and five children. Funeral services will be held Sunday from the Finn church, Rev. J.W. Randolph of the Second Baptist church conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1920 CHILD DIES AT HOSPITAL Elizabeth Kishell, the year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kishell, died last night at the Wyoming General hospital, from stomach trouble. Funeral services will be held from the Rogan Undertaking parlors on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Morten Joslin officiating, and the body laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 41 September 03, 1920 MRS. MELISSA REID DEAD Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Melissa Reid, which occurred in Chicago on August 26th. Mrs. Reid hadn’t been well all summer but nothing serious was anticipated and her death came as a shock to her friends and relatives. She leaves two sons, Penrose and Gala, to mourn her loss. Mrs. Reid was the widow of the late Dr. Reid, formerly of this city. Her many friends in Rock Springs will regret to learn of her sudden death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 10, 1920 J.W. O’DONNELL LAID TO REST ON TUESDAY On Monday evening the body of J.W. O’Donnell arrived in Rock Springs from Portland, Oregon, accompanied by his wife and little son, and his brother, C.F. O’Donnell. The mystery of “Billy” O’Donnell’s strange disappearance and tragic death may never be cleared up, but it is the opinion of the city authorities of Portland and the Burns’ Detective agency, that he met his death through foul play. The facts of the case, so far as we are able to learn them, are as follows: On the morning of Friday, August 27th, he left the home of his sister, Mrs. Louis Enderud, in Portland, for the purpose of buying a shirt and consulting his physician, stating that he would join Mr. Enderud at his office and return with him for dinner. He had in the neighborhood of $100 on his person when he left the house. When Mr. Enderud returned at noon without him no anxiety was felt, and when he did not appear at supper time, it was thought that he might have been detained by meeting friends. When he did not return that night, the family began to feel alarmed and the first thing Mr. Enderud did on Saturday morning was to notify the city authorities and the Burns Detective Agency. On learning that Mr. O’Donnell carried a silk umbrella on leaving home an effort was made by the authorities to locate the umbrella and it was returned by a street car conductor, who had found it on a bridge spanning the river. The police afterward decided that the umbrella had been “planted” there, as a false clue. The next step was the dragging of the river and the river was dragged for several miles, without finding any clue. The search was continued for a week, when on the Friday following his disappearance, the body was found floating in the river near St. Helens, a town about 60 miles west of Portland. When found there were many bruises about the head and shoulders, but whether they were inflicted before or after death could not be determined. He was identified by his heavy gold watch, which had been presented to him by his parents on his 25th birthday and was engraved with his name and address, and the date. The money which he carried when he left home had disappeared. “Billy” had thoroughly enjoyed his visit in Portland and was planning to leave shortly for home, intending to stop over on the return trip to visit his sister, Mrs. Wipperman at Idaho Falls. His health had been improved by the trip and he was in the best of spirits when he left home that morning. There is still one clue in the hands of the police and they hope sometime that this clue will locate the guilty party. “Billy” O’Donnell would have been forty years old next December and had spent his entire life in this community. He was a kind husband and father, a good son and a genial companion. He enjoyed the company of his friends and was the life of any gathering at which he was present. It was often remarked that “Billy” O’Donnell was the most popular man in Rock Springs. All these facts made the tragedy of his death more startling to his friends and Rock Springs is seldom so moved to sympathy as it has been in this case. Words cannot express the sympathy felt by his neighbors and friends for his bereaved family. He is survived by his wife, three children, Alice, Mary and “Bill” and also by his mother, Mrs. W.H. O’Donnell and five sisters and one brother. The sisters are Mrs. A.J. Wipperman of Idaho Falls, Ida.; Mrs. Chris Juel, of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Mrs. Louis Enderud of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Sam Kellogg and Miss Nettie O’Donnell of this city. The surviving brother is C.F. O’Donnell of Rock Springs. The business houses of the town were closed during the time of his funeral, which occurred at the South Side Catholic church at 11 o’clock on Tuesday morning and the funeral cortege was one of the largest seen in Rock Springs. The members of the band, the W.O.W. and the F.O.E., to which organizations he belonged, escorted his remains to the last resting place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, and the quantities of flowers gave evidence of the esteem in which he was held. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 10, 1920 MISS MADELINE MENKINNEY DIES IN CALIFORNIA The sad news was received in Rock Springs on Wednesday, of the death of Miss Madeline Menkinney, which occurred on Tuesday evening at Redding, California, from leakage of the heart. The deceased was the sixteen year old daughter of Mrs. Frank Menkinney of this city. She had been a sufferer from heart trouble for several years and left last July for California, accompanied by her mother and her sister Rose, hoping that the change might improve her health. She seemed to be so much better that her mother returned home last week, arriving here last Saturday, and the news of her daughter’s death was a terrible shock to the mother. She is survived by two brothers, Wm. and Herman and one sister, Rose. The tragic death of the girl’s father, Frank Menkinney in July 1919 is remembered by everyone in Rock Springs. The body, accompanied by relatives is now on the way to Rock Springs and will arrive here on Saturday night. It is expected that the funeral will be held from the South Side Catholic church at 1:30 on Sunday afternoon. The greatest of sympathy is felt for the bereaved family in their sorrow. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 10, 1920 DEATH FOLLOWING AN APPENDICITIS OPERATION The death of Karol Karnofil occurred at the Wyoming General hospital on Friday morning, September 10th, following an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was 38 years old an unmarried. The funeral will be held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Haydock on East Flat, on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 37 September 10, 1920 LINEMAN ELECTROUCTE ON SATURDAY MORNING A fatal accident occurred on Saturday morning in which Frank E. McLaughlin was electrocuted while at work on a light pole near the powerhouse. Just how the accident happened is not known, but it is supposed that the victim slipped and in his effort to recover himself touched a live wire. McLaughlin, with several other workmen, was taking down a number of wires from the poles running west from the power house. All the wires on one side of the poles were dead, on the other side they carried 2300 volts. McLaughlin had completed the cutting of the dead wires and was about to descend when in some manner he threw his left arm about the pole and touched on of the live wires with his little finger. The dead wires were against his body and their ends on the ground, forming a complete circuit for the heavy charge to pass through his body. The accident was discovered immediately, the power at the plant shut off, and the body removed from the pole. Mr. McLaughlin, with his wife and little daughter came here last December from Seattle, with the hope that the change would be of benefit to his health. He obtained employment with the U.P. as an electric welder, but as there was no work in this department on Saturday, he was assisting in taking down the dead wires. The body was shipped to his old home in Seattle on Sunday morning, accompanied by his wife and little one year old daughter, and Mrs. Bennett Outsen. The funeral services were held in that city on Wednesday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1920 ELECTROCUTED AT NO. TEN MINE A fatal accident occurred at No. 10 mine on Saturday morning, the victim being Frank E. McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin was engaged in doing some work up on the pole bearing the high tension electric wires at the back of the material office when it is supposed he slipped and his hand came in contact with a live wire carrying 2,500 volts. He was immediately electrocuted. McLaughlin was 28 years of age and leaves a wife and a little daughter to mourn his loss, and for whom the deepest sympathy is felt in their great bereavement. The body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and on Sunday morning shipped to Seattle, Washington. Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Ben Outsen accompanied the remains. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1920 LENA MENKINNEY DEAD The friends of Miss Lena Menkiney will regret to hear the sad news of her death which took place on Tuesday at Redding, California. Miss Menkiney had been suffering for some time with heart trouble and had gone to California in the hope that the change would benefit her health. The body is expected to arrive in Rock Springs this evening and will be taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors until arrangements are made for the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1920 MET WITH FOUL PLAY IS BELIEF OF OFFICERS The facts concerning the mysterious disappearance of W.J. (Billy) O’Donnell indicate that he met with foul play and that his body was thrown into the river. Mr. O’Donnell with his wife and children went to Portland, Oregon, about three weeks ago to visit relatives and were staying at the home of his sister, Mrs. Louis Andrews. On Friday, August 28th, he left the house and nothing was heard of him until his body was recovered from the Columbia river about thirty miles distant from Portland on the following Friday. The events relating to his disappearance are as follows: On the night previous and on the morning of his disappearance he was in the best of spirits. He had purchased several new songs and was singing them to his niece’s accompaniment on the piano. On Thursday he had consulted a physician in regard to throat trouble which had been bothering him for some time to ascertain if he was in good enough health to have his tonsils removed and was assured that he was in perfect health and the operation was to have been performed on the following day. He arranged with his wife that they would leave Portland for home on the following Monday and would stop over in Idaho Falls to visit a sister, Mrs. Whipperman. On the day of his disappearance he left the house with the intention of returning in a short time. He called on his brother-in-law, Louis Andrews and borrowed an umbrella. From that time, as related above, nothing was heard of him. When the time began to pass and Mr. O’Donnell failed to appear his relatives became alarmed and notified the mayor, who in turn gave instructions to the city detectives to make a thorough search. The Burns detective agency was also engaged and the fullest publicity was given in the Portland newspapers. Mr. Andrews gave the detectives a description of his umbrella, which bore his initials. On inquiry it was found that the umbrella had been handed in at the police station, the man who found it stating that he had picked it up on a bridge which crosses the Columbia river at a busy part of town. A life guard is constantly on watch at that particular point and he assured the detectives that no one could fall into the river there without being seen, but to satisfy the relatives he dragged the river without result. Early in the week his brother, C.F. O’Donnell went from here to assist in the search, and everything was done that was possible to locate the missing man. On Friday morning word was received that a body had been recovered from the river at St. Helens, a town between 32 and 35 miles below Portland. Fred O’Donnell and Mr. Andrews immediately motored to the place and identified the body as that of the missing man. Mr. O’Donnell had $100 in his possession but the money had disappeared but his watch was still on the body. The watch bore an inscription from his father and mother and had been given him on the occasion of his twenty-fifth birthday. It would have been difficult to dispose of and the detectives are of the opinion that Mr. O’Donnell met with foul play and that the umbrella was planted on the bridge as a blind. Both the city detectives and the Burns agency assure the relatives that they will not let up on case until they have traced it to the end. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 42 September 10, 1920 IMPRESSIVE SERVICE AT FUNERAL OF W. O’DONNELL Funeral services for the late J.W. O’Donnell were held at the South Side Catholic church on Monday morning at 11:00 o’clock, the Rev. Father Welsh conducting the impressive burial services of that church, and presenting a beautiful address carrying consolation to the sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased. Mr. O’Donnell was one of the partners of the firm of O’Donnell Bros., proprietors of the Crystal Meat Market, and one of the best known and respected business men of the town and his untimely demise has cast a shadow of gloom over the city. Born and reared, and being engaged in business here since his accession to manhood he was known by and was regarded as a personal friend by practically every man, woman and child in the city. Honest, sincere and upright in all his dealings, he won and retained the respect and admiration of all with whom he came in contact. In time of need he was always first to extend a helping hand. The tragic circumstances of his untimely death intensified the sorrow in the heart of his friends. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced by the multitude of sorrowing friends who packed the church and brought beautiful floral tokens to express their sentiments, and who accompanied the body to its final resting place. All of the business places in the city closed during the services as a mark of respect to his memory. J.W. O’Donnell was born in Rock Springs on December 25th, 1879. He grew to manhood here and received his education in the schools of the city. After leaving school he engaged in the meat business, being manager of the Crystal Market for many years. He was a member of the L.O.O.M. and of the A.F. of M., members of both organizations marching in the funeral procession. He is survived by his wife, three children, Alice, Mary and Billy, his mother, Mrs. Wm. O’Donnell; five sisters, Miss Nettie O’Donnell, Mrs. Chris Juel and Mrs. Sam Kellogg, all of this place; Mrs. Whipperman of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Mrs. Louis Andrews of Portland, Oregon, who have the sincere sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 17, 1920 KILLED IN BLAIRTOWN MINE A sad accident which terminated fatally occurred at the Blairtown mine on Wednesday afternoon, the victim being Elmer Ross. Ross got entangled in the mining machine and his left arm and leg were torn from the body. He was taken to the hospital where he died the same evening. Ross was a native of Finland, and has no relatives in this country. The body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and the funeral will take place from the Finn hall on Sunday at 2 o’clock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 17, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL The many friends of Mrs. Nora Harlow were grieved to learn of her death which took place on Wednesday at the hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. Harlow is survived by her husband and one son, nine years of age, and two brothers, Ned and William Delaney. The body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and shipped to Evanston where it will be interred beside the body of her father. Mrs. Harlow was a member of the Royal Neighbors and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Her relatives have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 43 September 17, 1920 BODY SHIPPED TO IDAHO The body of Donald Fremont, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Kellogg, who died in 1918 at the age of one year, was disinterred this week by Frank Rogan and shipped to Twin Falls, Idaho, where it will be re-interred. The body was accompanied by Mrs. Kellogg’s mother, Mrs. P.L. Carroll. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 24, 1920 SUDDEN DEATH OF A YOUNG WIFE The news of the death of Mrs. Lawrence C. Sorensen, in Salt Lake City last Sunday, came as a distinct shock to her friends in Rock Springs. Mrs. Sorensen had not been well for some little time but her condition was not considered critical. About three weeks ago she, and her husband Lawrence C. Sorensen, left in their automobile for a months visit with friends in Utah, with the hope that the change might be of benefit o her health. On Wednesday of last week, she became slightly ill and on Saturday she was stricken suddenly critically ill. Skilled physicians were called but upon examination they pronounced the cause of her illness Bright’s disease, and gave little hope for recovery. At 11:15 on Sunday morning she passed away at the home of her husband’s aunt, Mrs. Lena Larson, at Salt Lake. The body was brought to Rock Springs on No. 6 on Monday afternoon, and the funeral services were held from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Moss, 214 Thomas street, at two o’clock on Wednesday afternoon. Had Mrs. Sorensen lived until October, she would have been 22 years of age. She was born in Utah and came with her parents to Rock Springs about fifteen years ago. On July 7th of last year, she was joined in marriage with Lawrence C. Sorensen and their life for the brief time they were together was indeed a happy one. Besides her bereaved husband and parents, she leaves two sisters and three brothers to mourn her sudden death. The sisters are Mrs. Blanche Moss and Miss Fearn Moss, the brothers are Leland, Howard and Lawrence Moss. Mrs. Sorensen was a general favorite in the younger set of this community and the sympathy of all is extended to the husband in his great loss. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Maynard of Silver City, Utah; Mrs. Roy Evans of Hiawatha, Utah; Mrs. Chas. Rador, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rador, Mrs. Robert Turner and Charles and Joseph Rador, all of Point of Rocks. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 24, 1920 Mrs. H. Lichtenstein this week received word of the sudden death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Polack at her home in Chicago. Mrs. Polack will be remembered by the older residents of Rock Springs, as she and her husband lived in this city some eighteen years ago. From Rock Springs they moved to Rawlins and then to Saratoga. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 39 September 24, 1920 MRS. LAWRENCE SORENSEN DIES AT SALT LAKE CITY Mrs. Lawrence Sorensen passed away last Sunday at 11 a.m. in Salt Lake City where she and her husband had arrived on Sunday, September 12, after enjoying a trip through Utah, stopping first at Levan to visit Mrs. Sorensen’s grandfather and aunt, then going on to Hiawatha, where they visited Mr. Sorensen’s sister, Mrs. Roy Evans, and where Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sorensen joined them. They all went to Salt Lake City from Hiawatha to visit other relatives. At Salt Lake Mrs. Sorensen was suddenly taken ill with an acute attack of diabetes and Bright’s disease on last Friday and her parents were at once notified of the seriousness of her condition. Her father, H. Moss, and sister, Mrs. Blanche Francis, left on Friday night for Salt Lake to be by her bedside. All medical aid was of no avail and the young wife passed to the great beyond, as stated above. Mrs. Sorensen was born at Levan, Utah, October 8, 1898, being the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Moss of this city, coming here when but a very small child and having spent the remainder of her life in Rock Springs. She was married in June 1919 to Lawrence Sorensen, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sorensen. Those left to mourn her loss are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Moss, two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Francis and baby sister, three brothers, Leland, Lawrence and Howard, all of this city, and a host of friends, all of whom have the sympathy of their whole community in their bereavement. The funeral services were held on Wednesday from the L.D.S. meeting house and interment was made in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 24, 1920 DIED AT ROCK SPRINGS Donald, the 13-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Sneddon of Rock Springs, died from cholera infantum in that city last Monday morning, the remains being brought to Diamondville for interment, services being held at the home of deceased’s grandparents, State Mine Inspector and Mrs. R.T. Sneddon, Wednesday afternoon. Robert F. Sneddon, father of the little one, is instructor of mathematics at the Rock Springs High school. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many local friends.—Kemmerer Republican. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 44 September 24, 1920 DIES AT HOME OF PARENTS George S. Mahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Mahan, died at Reliance on Monday. The little one lived only twenty-four hours after birth. The body was brought to the Rogan Undertaking parlors and the funeral took place at the Mountain View cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Morten Joslin, of the Episcopal church, conducted the services at the grave. --- Green River Star, September 24, 1920 GUS HLEPAS MEETS DEATH IN LOCAL YARDS Last Monday at midnight an accident look place in the local railroad yards that resulted in the death of Gus Hlepas, who has been employed as a workman in the ash pit. It seems that Hlepas was going from his work to the Greek coffee house for his midnight lunch, and when crossing the tracks near the coal schutes, mistook a moving switch engine for an engine that was standing still on one of the tracks, and walked right behind it. The engineer seen the man and yelled at him, but Hlepas became confused and was knocked down the wheels of the engine cutting off both legs. The unfortunate man was rushed to the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, but died at about 5 o'clock that morning. Hlepas leaves a wife and two children in Greece. He had been in the United States for twenty-two years, and was very popular with his countrymen. The Greek priest of Pocatello, Idaho held services over the remains at the Social Hall this afternoon, and a long cortege of sorrowing friends followed the remains to Riverview Cemetery, where they were tenderly laid to rest. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 40 October 01, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK Charles Brun, one of the old time citizens of Rock Springs, died at the Wyoming General Hospital on Sunday night, from an attack of gall bladder and appendicitis, after an illness of five weeks. The deceased was 47 years of age and a native of France where he left a little daughter. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the Golden Eagles and had many friends in this vicinity. The funeral services were held from the Sprowell undertaking parlors on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Odd Fellows and the Golden Eagles lodges. The funeral services over the remains of William and Henry Zeigler, the 3 months old twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Zeigler of Megeath, were held from the Rogan undertaking parlors on Friday afternoon. The two little boys were taken suddenly ill with bowel disorder, at their home several days ago and they were brought to the hospital for treatment. About five o’clock on Thursday morning they both passed away, only five minutes intervening between the two deaths. Their parents have the sympathy of the community in their great loss. The death of Mrs. Anna Scott, occurred at the home of her son, Andy Scott, on the West Flat, at 5:20 on Thursday evening, from apoplexy. Mrs. Scott arrived in Rock Springs about ten days ago to pay an extended visit with her son, A.A. Scott, and her sad death came at a time when she was most enjoying her long contemplated visit to Rock Springs. Mrs. Scott was born in Ireland 74 years ago and she was the mother of twelve children. Her husband departed this life about ten years ago and her trip west was to satisfy the longing to be with her favorite son. A brief funeral services was held at the home on Thursday evening, conducted by Rev. Fr. Welsh, after which the body was shipped to her home in Milwaukee, Wis., for interment. Mrs. Andy Scott accompanied the body east. The funeral services over the remains of Gust Helpas, a Union Pacific employee at Green River, were held at the U.P. Social hall in that city last Friday afternoon. Helpas was injured in the yards at Green River on Sept. 20th and brought to the hospital in this city where he died from his injuries the following Monday. His body was taken to the Sprowell undertaking parlors where it was held until the arrival of a nephew from Salt Lake, and his cousins from Nevada. He leaves a wife, daughter and son, in Green River to mourn his death. A Greek priest from Pocatello conducted the funeral services and interment was made in the Green River cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 01, 1920 TWINS DIE AT HOSPITAL William and Henry Zeiger, the four months old twin boys of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Zieger of Megeath, died at the hospital on Thursday morning. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from the Rogan Undertaking parlors and the little ones were laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 01, 1920 MRS. ANORA SCOTT DIES Mrs. Anora Scott died Wednesday afternoon at 5:25 from paralysis following apoplexy at the home of her son on West Flat. Mrs. Scott has not been well for some time and came to maker he home with her son about a month ago. On last Friday she suffered a stroke of apoplexy which was followed by paralysis a few days later. From the beginning of her illness, owing to her advanced years, little hope was entertained for her recovery. The body of the deceased was prepared for burial, and accompanied by a son, J.P. Scott, and a daughter, Mrs. W.P. Stewart, and Mrs. Andrew Scott, was taken last night to Milwaukee, Wis., where funeral services will be held Monday morning. They will be joined at Omaha by another son, Thos. Scott, and at Milwaukee will be met by S.J. and M.E. Scott, two sons. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country when a small child. She was married to Jas. Scott, who preceded her to the great beyond several years ago. She is survived by five sons, John, of Lux, Wyo.; Thomas, of Houston, Texas; S.J. of Manistee, Michigan; M.E. of Duluth, Minn.; J.P. of Casper; and Andrew of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. W.P. Stewart of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; and Mrs. N.B. Murphy, of Duluth, Minn. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 01, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL Charles Brun died at the hospital on Sunday night following an operation for gall stones and appendicitis. He had been a patient at the hospital for five weeks. The deceased was born in France. He is survived by his wife and a little daughter who live in Oklahoma and two brothers in Illinois. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Golden Eagle lodges. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the Sprowell Undertaking parlors, both lodges taking part in the ceremonies. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 45 October 01, 1920 LEGS CUTT OFF BY TRAIN Gust Helpas, a Union Pacific employee at Green River, was run over by a train on Monday, September 20, and had both legs severed from his body. He was rushed to the hospital at Rock Springs but died the same evening. The body was taken to the Sprowell Undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the Union Pacific hall at Green River on Friday, the Greek priest from Pocatello officiating. A nephew from Salt Lake City and several relatives from Nevada arrived in time to attend the services. The deceased was born in Greece but has lied in this country for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and one son who live in Greece. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 08, 1920 CHILD’S BODY BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spence Jr., arrived in Rock Springs last Saturday night from Bingham, Utah, brining the body of their little four year old daughter to be buried in Rock Springs. Her death occurred very suddenly on Thursday, September 30, from an attack of bronchitis and croup. The remains were taken to the home of Mrs. Spence’s sister, Mrs. H. Theusen, until Sunday, the funeral being held at the L.D.S. church on Sunday afternoon, Messrs Kent and Fletcher taking charge of the services. Many old friends and neighbors of the parents were present to offer their sympathy and many beautiful flowers were sent to cover the little grave. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 08, 1920 FATHER HUGH COMMISKEY DIES AT LARAMIE The death of Father Hugh Commiskey one of the oldest priests in the diocese of Wyoming, occurred at Laramie last Saturday night. Father Commiskey was once stationed at Rock Springs for a short time in the early days and was known by many of the old time residents. He had been a priest for nearly forty-three years. His funeral occurred on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 08, 1920 IOWA LADY DIES WHILE HERE ON VISIT The death of Mrs. Isabella Northrop occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at 2:30 on Tuesday morning, after a brief illness. Mrs. Northrop was the mother of Mrs. Gilbert Keeler, of Farson, and had been for some time visiting her daughter. She was taken ill at Farson and brought to the hospital for treatment, where her death occurred. She had passed her 78th birthday on September 28th. Her body was taken to the Sprowell undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and was shipped to her old home at Eagle Grove, Iowa, for burial, Mr. Charles Keeler accompanying the remains. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 08, 1920 MRS. JOHN CUTHBERTSON DIES AT SWEETWATER The death of Mrs. John Cuthbertson occurred at five o’clock on Thursday evening, at the home of her son, James Cuthbertson at Sweetwater. Mrs. Cuthbertson was born in England sixty-two years ago but was among the old-time residents of Rock Springs, having lived here, in all, twenty-seven years. She lived here for fifteen years, then for a time in LaFayette, Colo., and then in this neighborhood for the past twelve years. For some time past she has been a great sufferer from dropsy and death came as a release for her tired body. She was an estimable, Christian woman and greatly respected by her neighbors and friends. She leaves a husband and two sons, James of Sweetwater and John of Rock Springs, and three daughters, Mrs. Archie Stewart, Mrs. Robert Beverage and Miss Elizabeth Cuthbertson, all of this city. The body was brought to the Sprowell undertaking parlors in this city where it will remain until Sunday, when it will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archie Stuart, 113 Second street, where the funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 41 October 08, 1920 Word has been received of the death of Donald, the little eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McCluan, which had occurred at their home in Los Angeles, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 27th. Mr. and Mrs. McCluan were formerly residents of Rock Springs, where Mr. McCluan was manager of the Western Auto Transit Co., and their friends are sorry to learn of their loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 08, 1920 MRS. ROBT. CUTHBERTSON DEAD Mrs. Robert Cuthbertson died at the home of her son James Cuthbertson, at Sweetwater, Wyo., last night at 5:00 o’clock from a complication of dropsy and heart disease. Mrs. Cuthbertson had not been well for a long time and her death was not unexpected. Isabella Cuthbertson was born in England, and was an old time resident of Rock Springs, coming here many years ago. She had a large circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her loss. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, John Cuthbertson, of this place and James Cuthbertson of Sweetwater; three daughters, Mrs. A. Stuart of Rock Springs, Mrs. Robert Beveridge of Sweetwater, and Miss Elizabeth Cuthbertson of this city. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell Undertaking parlors where it will remain until Sunday morning, when it will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Stuart, 113 2nd St. Funeral services will be held from the house at 2:30, and from the First Baptist church at 3:00 on Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. Bixler Davis conducting the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 08, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Isabell Northrop of Eagle Grove, Iowa, died at the Wyoming General Hospital on Wednesday, October 6, 1920, after several months illness. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania and was 78 years of age at the time of her death. She came to Farson, Wyo., in August to visit her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Keeler, and had been making her home with them ever since. She had not been well for a long time and was brought to the hospital on Wednesday of last week, where her death occurred as above stated. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Keeler, of Farson, and another living at La Verna, Iowa; two sons, John of La Verna, Iowa and Charles, living in North Dakota. The body was taken to the Sprowell Undertaking parlors and prepared for burial, and shipped to her old home at Eagle Grove, Iowa, where funeral services will be held. Mrs. Keeler accompanied the body. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 46 October 08, 1920 DIES AT COUNTY FARM John Pisilli, 71 years of age, died at the county farm at Farson, on Thursday afternoon from heart trouble, the lifeless body being found in the bathroom. The deceased was of Italian nationality and had worked in the mines here and at Reliance for many years. For some time past he had been unable to work and was being taken care of at the county farm. The body was taken to the Ace Undertaking parlors where it is being held pending inquiries regarding relatives of friends. The coroner decided that as death was due to heart trouble an inquest was unnecessary. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 15, 1920 FATAL ACCIDENT AT RAILROAD YARDS About eleven o’clock on Monday forenoon an accident occurred in the railroad yards in which Ben McIntosh, a brakeman, was instantly killed. Mr. McIntosh was assisting in the cutting of a string of cars and he stepped between two cars to draw a coupling pin. While between the cars his foot caught in a rail frog and several cars passed over his body. The deceased was born in Newton Grange, Scotland in 1892 and came to the United States in 1904, and has lived in Rock Springs since that date. For the past seven years he has been employed by the railroad and he has been a popular and conscientious workman. He is survived by his father James McIntosh and by his brother James Duncan, his mother having preceded him to another world. The funeral services were held from the L.D.S. church on Wednesday afternoon, and were conducted by Bishop J.B. Young. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and these orders assisted with the funeral services. Many beautiful flowers were sent by his friends as last tributes of respect and affection. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 42 October 15, 1920 OKLAHOMAN DIES WHILE VISITING HERE The death of Lewis E. Wray of Hitchcock, Oklahoma, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on Monday, from injuries received by falling from a horse. Mr. Wray came to Wyoming a number of weeks ago by auto to visit his sister, near Merna, Wyo. About two weeks ago he was brought to the hospital here suffering from serious injuries received by being thrown from a horse while riding on the ranch. His relatives in Oklahoma were notified of his condition and last week his wife and brother arrived and were at his bedside when death came. The body was prepared for burial by the Sprowell undertaking parlors and shipped to Hitchcock, Okla. for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 47 October 15, 1920 BEN McINTOSH IS KILLED IN YARDS Monday at 11 o’clock the town was shocked by the news that Ben McIntosh has been killed in the yards at the No. 1 switch by being run over by a freight car. He was with his switch crew and was attempting to cut the string of cars to set out one that had been damaged in the wreck last week, stepping between the moving cars to lift a coupling pin when his foot caught in the frog of the switch, the car passing over his body and mangling him terribly. He was almost instantly killed. Ben Duncan was born in Newton Grange, Scotland, in 1892, coming to his country in 1904, and has lived here ever since, taking the name of his step-father, James McIntosh, after coming to Rock Springs. He has been employed in the railroad yards here for the past seven or eight years. Ben was very popular among the wide circle of his friends and was one of the best liked and respected young men of the town. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, the different orders taking part in the funeral services. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the L.D.S. church, Bishop J.B. Young conducting the services. The esteem in which he was held was testified to by the many beautiful floral offerings which were brought to the meetinghouse and by the large number of friends who followed the remains to its last resting place. He is survived by his step-father and his brother, James Duncan, who have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement. --- Green River Star, October 15, 1920 The pastor officiated at the funeral service held Friday for Marian Ellen Kirby, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kirby. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 22, 1920 SUDDEN DEATH OF HARRY S. PARKER The whole community was shocked on Wednesday evening to learn of the sudden death of Harry S. Parker, which occurred at 5:10 that evening at the warehouse of his son, Harry G. Parker, on J street. Mr. Parker was seemingly in his usual health and had gone over to assist his son with some work at the warehouse. They had completed their task and Mr. Parker had just stepped out of the door to go home, when he fell backward. His son caught him as he fell, but life was extinct. His heart had ceased to perform its duties. The death of a well known man is always a shock, but when it comes with such suddenness as in this case it seems almost unbelievable. Mr. Parker had not been in good health for some time but he was of a robust build and of a genial disposition and even the members of his family did not realize his serious condition. Harry Steven Parker was born in Bristol, England, February 17, 1856. He came with his parents to America in 1870, living for a time on a farm in eastern Ohio. He was married on February 5, 1877 to Miss Lucy Williams. They came to Rock Springs in 1888, where he entered the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Co. He served for thirteen years as outside foreman of old No. 1 mine, the mine which gained for Rock Springs coal its widely known reputation. In later years Mr. Parker has held various positions of trust, both for the state and the city. He was a life long Republican and at the time of his death was a candidate for Justice of the Peace on the Republican ticket. He was widely known in this section of Wyoming and had an immense circle of friends. He is survived by his widow and four children: Mrs. S.F. Ramsay, Mrs. Robert Kellogg, Miss Blanche Parker and Harry G. Parker, all of this city. To these relatives the sympathy of the community is extended. The funeral will take place at the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon, to which the friends of the family are invited. He was a member of the K. of P. lodge, which order will attend in a body. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 43 October 22, 1920 MINISTER’S WIFE DIES WHILE VISITING IN EAST It is with sincere sorrow that the people of the Rock Springs Congregational church received word of the sudden death of Mrs. Napier, wife of Rev. Wm. Napier, which occurred last week in Columbus, Ohio, where she was visiting her mother. Rev. Napier telegraphed the sad news while en route from Nebraska to Oho and no particulars are known. Rev. Napier is the newly elected pastor of the Congregational church in this city and had returned to Nebraska to pack his household goods prior to coming here next month and his wife had been visiting in the east, where her death occurred. While this may delay the coming of Rev. Napier, it is not thought that he will change his plan of accepting the Rock Springs call. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 22, 1920 HARRY PARKER SR. DIES The whole city was deeply grieved to learn of the death of one of our most respected townsmen, Harry Parker Sr., which occurred with tragic suddenness on Wednesday evening. Mr. Parker had been working for several days in the hay and grain store of his son, Harry Parker, Jr., and on Wednesday evening had put on his coat preparatory to leaving for home when he suddenly dropped on the office floor and expired before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Parker was born in Bristol, England, 64 years ago. He came to this country in 1877 and settled in Ohio where he was married. In August of 1888 he came to Rock Springs and has remained here ever since. He served with the Union Pacific Coal company for over 25 years, and afterward acted as marshal for two years and as superintendent of the hospital for two years. He took an active interest in the affairs of the city and was for three years a member of the school board. His name appears on the ballot this year as Republican candidate for justice of the peace. Mr. Parker has been in indifferent health for some time but has always been able to attend to his work. He was a man of genial disposition and was well known and highly respected by everyone in the city. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Sam Ramsay, Mrs. Robert Kellogg, Miss Blanche Parker, and one son, Harry Parker, all of this city. The family have the sympathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement. The body was taken to the Sprowell undertaking parlors and the funeral will take place on Sunday at two o’clock from the Congregational church. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 22, 1920 William H. Matthews, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthews, of Megeath, died on Tuesday morning. The little one only survived for two weeks. The funeral took place from the Rogan undertaking parlors on Tuesday morning, Father Welsh officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 48 October 22, 1920 Margaret, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fenus, died on Saturday morning from an attack of appendicitis. The little body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the North Side Catholic church on Monday morning, Father Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 29, 1920 DEATH OF A YOUNG WIFE AND MOTHER A very sad death occurred at the hospital at noon last Sunday, when Mrs. John Y. Price passed away from heart trouble. She left a little son, only a few hours old. Mrs. Price was formerly Miss Dora Ryan and was born in Rock Springs on January 23, 1902, and the whole of her short life was spent here. For several months she had been a sufferer from heart trouble and was taken to the hospital for treatment on the Wednesday preceding her death. Beside her young husband and infant son, she leaves a mother, Mrs. Wm. Sheffield, and one sister, Miss Rose Ryan. Her untimely death is a terrible blow to these relatives and to her many friends. The funeral services were held from her late home at No. 3, on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.B. Davis officiating, with music by the Baptist choir, and many beautiful flowers were sent by neighbors and friends. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 44 October 29, 1920 DEATH OF T.A. MEGEATH AT MT. VIEW HOME Rock Springs friends learned with regret the death of T.A Megeath which occurred at his home in Mt. View, on Tuesday. The funeral was held on Thursday. Mr. Megeath was one of the old time residents of Rock Springs and had many old friends who extend their sympathy to his bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 49 October 29, 1920 The older residents will regret to learn of the death of T.A. Megeath, which occurred at his residence at Mountainview on Tuesday morning, from dropsy. Coroner F.P. Rogan was called there to prepare the body for burial. The funeral, which was Masonic, took place on Thursday and the deceased was laid to rest in the cemetery at Fort Bridger. Mr. Megeath formerly resided in Rock Springs where he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company for several years. Later he went to Sweetwater where he remained for many years in the employ f the Megeath Coal company. He was 77 years of age and is survived by his wife and three sons, William, James and Earnest, with whom the community sympathizes in their great loss. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 45 November 05, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK The death of Mrs. Margaret Hostetter occurred at the hospital on Thursday following an operation. Mrs. Hostetter was a sister of Mrs. Dora Love and Mr. Lloyd Garey and came here from Lebanon, Penn., several months ago, accompanied by her little eleven year-old son. She had been employed at the Stockgrowers Merc. Co., until the time of her illness. During her short residence here she had made many friends who regret to learn of her death. Her body was shipped to her old home in Lebanon for burial and was accompanied by her brother, Lloyd Garey. A sad death occurred at the hospital on Thursday, October 28th, when Mrs. Gertrude Langdon, of Green River, died in child birth. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flynn, of Lincoln, Neb., arrived here after she had passed away. The body was taken to the Sprowell Undertaking Parlors and prepared for shipment to the old home at Lincoln, for burial and was accompanied east by her husband and parents. The death of Floyd, the little eight weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Hollingshead, of Lyman, occurred at the home of Mrs. Hollingshead’s sister, Mrs. Aug. Gras, shortly after noon on Thursday. The little one had been frail since birth and passed away in spite of all that loving care could do to save him. His body was taken to the home at Lyman for burial accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gras and her two sons. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 05, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL FOLLOWING OPERATION Mrs. Margaret Hostetter died at the hospital on Thursday morning following an operation which occurred Tuesday. The deceased came here from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, about four months ago and has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dora Love, and brother, Lloyd Geary. She was thirty-one years of age and is survived by her husband, a son James, a brother, Lloyd Geary and one sister, Mrs. John Love, Jr., of this city. The remains were taken to the Rogan Undertaking parlors and afterwards shipped to Lebanon, Penn., her brother, Lloyd Geary, her son and brother-in-law, John Love Jr., accompanying the remains. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 05, 1920 ARCHIE YOUNG DIES SUDDENLY Archie Young, colored, aged about 50 years, employed on the railroad at Green River, dropped dead on Wednesday afternoon. The cause of death was acute indigestion. The body was brought to the Rogan Undertaking Parlors and relatives in Kansas City have been communicated with. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 05, 1920 GREEN RIVER RESIDENT DIES WYOMING GENERAL HOSPITAL Mrs. Gertrude Langdon, aged 26 years, of Green River, died at the hospital on childbed last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Flynn, of Nebraska, father and mother of the deceased, arrived on Thursday evening too late to see the daughter alive. The husband is employed in the boiler house of the Union Pacific Railroad company at Green River. The body was brought to the Sprowell Undertaking parlors and afterward shipped to the home in Nebraska for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 50 November 05, 1920 INFANT DIES ON THURSDAY Floyd, the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Hollingshead, of Lyman, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. August Gras, on Thursday. The body was taken to the Sprowell Undertaking parlors and shipped to the home at Lyman. Mr. and Mrs. August Gras, James James and the mother of the child accompanied the remains. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 12, 1920 WELL KNOWN TEACHER DIES AT RELIANCE (Special to The Miner) The sad death of Mrs. L.V. Dunnavant occurred at her home in Reliance, Monday evening at 9:25. She had been ill for about two weeks. Her illness started with a cold from which complications set in and her death occurred as stated. Mr. and Mrs. Dunnavant had been married just six months the day she died. She leaves her husband, L.V. Dunnavant, a brother Everett Wheeler, and her mother who lives back east, to mourn her death. Mrs. Dunnavant was formerly Miss Wheeler and had taught school in Superior, Rock Springs and Reliance. Her many pupils and friends who knew her, deeply regret the loss of such a kind teacher and friend. The whole community extend their heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Dunnavant who has been deprived of a loving and faithful wife. The body was shipped back to her old home in Crete, Nebraska, for burial. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 12, 1920 UNABLE TO LOCATE RELATIVES OF DECEASED The death of John Orman, age 56 years, occurred at the Wyoming General hospital on last Sunday. Mr. Orman had been a patient at the hospital much of the time for a number of months. He came here from Pinedale for treatment, but never recovered sufficiently to return to that place. As far as known, he had one brother who was supposed to live in Cincinnati, Iowa, but telegraph messages to that place failed to receive response. Interment will be made in the cemetery here unless word is received from relatives within the next day or two. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 12, 1920 TWELVE YEAR OLD GIRL DIES AT MEGEATH The death of Lelah Kersney, the 12 year old daughter of Mrs. John Yarmer, occurred at the home at Megeath on last Saturday, from heart failure. The remains were prepared for interment at the Sprowell undertaking parlors and they were shipped to Denver on Saturday night, for interment. The mother, Mrs. John Yarmer and Mr. Yarmer accompanied the body to Denver. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 46 November 12, 1920 D.V. Bell left on Wednesday for Ogden where he was called by the death of his oldest son, who passed away at his home in Nevada. The funeral was held in Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Bell went to Ogden on Thursday to be present at the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 51 November 12, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK The body of A. Young, the colored man who dropped dead at Green River last week was shipped from the Rogan undertaking parlors on Saturday night to his home in Kansas City, Kansas. We regret to record the death of Mrs. Jennie Gaddo which took place at the hospital on Sunday evening in childbirth. The body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the family home on Spruce Street on Tuesday, Mr. James Tasso conducting the services. Mrs. Gaddo was 32 years of age and leaves a husband and three children who have the sympathy of the whole community in their great loss. We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Adelia Dunnamont which took place at the family home at Reliance on Monday evening. The cause of death was inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs. Dunnamont was 22 years of age, and had only been six months married. She was formerly a teacher in one of the schools in this city. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and later shipped to the family home at Crete, Nebraska, the husband and a brother accompanied the remains. The bereaved husband and relatives have the sympathy of their many friends in their great loss. Lelah Karnley, aged 12 years, died at the home of her parents at Megeath on Saturday morning. The body was brought to the Sprowell undertaking parlors and on Saturday evening shipped to Denver. The parents and an aunt accompanied the remains. John Orman, 56 years of age, died at the hospital on Sunday. He had been employed at a ranch near Pinedale and was brought to the hospital several weeks ago. The funeral will take place from the Ace undertaking parlors on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 19, 1920 FATAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT ON MONDAY AFTERNOON J.H. Anderson Instantly Killed and Mrs. G.S. Pitchford Is Fatally Injured Accident Occurs on Road Six Miles North of the City A fatal automobile accident occurred on the road north about four o’clock on Monday afternoon, at which time John H. Anderson was instantly killed, and Mrs. Wells E. Pitchford was fatally injured. There were no eye witnesses to the tragedy and it is impossible to tell just how it was caused. The accident occurred about six miles north of the city and about one and one-half miles from the hanger at the aviation field. There were a number of cars on the road at the time and a car driven by William Iredale was the first to reach the scene. When Mr. Iredale arrived, the car, a large Pierce-Arrow, was found standing across the road, fronting toward White mountain, the windshield and fastenings were demolished and the top partly crushed down. Mrs. Pitchford was standing at the front on the right side of the car and holding to the fender. She recognized Mr. Iredale, but was in too dazed a condition to tell what had happened. A hasty examination disclosed that Mr. Anderson was dead. He was found sitting in the seat beside that of the driver, his right hand on the wheel, the entire front and upper part of his head was crushed and there was a deep cut at the back of the head. As soon as it was definitely determined that he was past help. Mrs. Pitchford was taken in the car and removed to the hospital, and friends and relatives of Mr. Anderson were notified. Just how the accident occurred will never be known. There were no witnesses and the cause can only be surmised. Mr. Anderson was called to the Well, 28 miles, on Monday afternoon, and as the day was a beautiful one and the roads in perfect condition, he invited Mrs. Pitchford, who had been looking after his books, to accompany him. The car must have been driven at a terrific speed, as the time elapsing between its passing the aviation field on the outgoing trip and its return, was but little over an hour. An examination of the road showed that the car began to skid about 100 feet from the point where it turned over, and it is presumed that the final long skid was caused by the wrong turn of the steering wheel. From indications the car turned completely over and landed on its wheels. John Hamilton Anderson was born in Kilsyth, Scotland, January 27th, 1862 and came to America with his parents when a little lad six years of age. They settled in Maryland and he made his home in that state until he grew to manhood. Realizing the opportunities for a young man that were then opening in the far West and he turned his face westward in the early eighties and took up his residence in Rock Springs thirty-seven years ago. He came here a poor boy and without capital and by his thrift and hard word has amassed a large fortune, being rated as one of the wealthy men of this section. With shrewd foresight he saw the growth of the town and at the time of his death was the owner of some of the finest business locations in the city, as well as being interested in business, ranch and mining companies. He loved Wyoming and its beautiful mountain scenery and the hospitality of his summer home at Fremont lake had been extended to hundreds of people. His long residence here and his jolly manner had given him an immense acquaintance, and he was probably known to a larger circle of friends than any man in the city. His tragic death was a shock to the whole community. He was married on October 7th, 1896, to Miss Phronie Kellogg, by whom he is survived, and he also leaves two brothers and three sisters. The brothers are Wm. Anderson of Lonaconing, Maryland and Robert Anderson, of Bitter Creek. The sisters and Mrs. Mary Glenn, Mrs. Jennie Riddle and Mrs. Gilbert Morton, all of this city. He also leaves a stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry Mudd. The funeral was held at the Masonic Temple on Thursday afternoon, under the auspices of Rock Springs Lodge No. 624 B.P.O.E., Rev. W.P. Napier conducting the service. An immense concourse of friends and neighbors was present at this service and the floral offerings were unusually beautiful. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 19, 1920 MRS. G.S. PITCHFORD DIES AT THE HOSPITAL The death of Mrs. Wells E. Pitchford, resulting from injuries received in the automobile accident of Monday evening, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at six o’clock on Tuesday evening. There was little hope of recovery from the first and death came as a release from her suffering. Mrs. Pitchford was born in Trinidad, Colo., and the greater part of her life was spent in that locality. Eleven years ago she was married to G.S. Pitchford, coming to Rock Springs a bride, and since that time this city has been her home. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters, the Maccabees and the Royal Neighbors and had a large circle of friends over whom her death has cast the shadow of sorrow. She is survived by her husband, G.S. Pitchford, her mother Mrs. Chris Knudsen, and a sister, Mrs. Steve Orester of Rock Springs; one brother, W.W. Tweedale, of Rochester, Minn., and two sisters, Dr. Jeanette H. Martin of Denver, and Mrs. R.C. Stewart of Pueblo, Colo. Her body is now at the Sprowell Undertaking parlors awaiting the arrival of her brother, W.W. Tweedale, of Rochester, Minn. The funeral will be held from the home of her mother, Mrs. Chris Knudsen, on Elk street, on Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 19, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK A sad death occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on Friday, when Ben Pope, of Rawlins, passed away following an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was 42 years old and was an employee of the Union Pacific railroad. He had been for a long time a sufferer from appendicitis and had put off the operation until too late. He leaves a wife and two little children, a son and a daughter, his wife being with him when he passed away. His body was taken to the Sprowell Undertaking Parlors and prepared for burial and was shipped to Rawlins for interment. Leo Ray was brought to the hospital last Saturday morning suffering from double pneumonia and he succumbed to the disease two days later. He was a Mexican, was thirty-five years of age and was well respected having been in the employ of the Blair and Hay sheep interests for the past eight years. His funeral was held from the Sprowell undertaking parlors on Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 47 November 19, 1920 BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL The body of Mark Leeson, an old time resident of Rock Springs, was brought here this week for burial. Mr. Leeson’s death occurred in Idaho, three years ago, and his body will now be laid beside that of his wife in Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 19, 1920 TRAGIC ACCIDENT TAKES TOLL OF TWO LIVES The citizens of the town were shocked Monday evening when the news was brought in that John H. Anderson had been killed in an auto accident near the aviation landing field north of town, and that Mrs. G.S. Pitchford who was with him in the car was seriously injured. They had gone to the field to witness the landing of the planes and were returning to town about 4 o’clock when the accident occurred. Just how the accident occurred is not known but it is presumed that the car skidded and turned over completely landing on its wheels. Mr. Anderson when found was at the steering wheel with his head crushed in, having been killed almost instantly. Mrs. Pitchford was badly injured and was rushed to the hospital where she died Tuesday evening. The car was not badly damaged, only the top and windshield being crushed, indicating that the car had been traveling at a high rate of speed and had turned completely over. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 19, 1920 JOHN HAMILTON ANDERSON John Hamilton Anderson was born in Kilsyth, Scotland in 1862 and died November 15, 1920, aged 58 years. He came to America with his parents when six years of age and settled at Lonaconing, Maryland. When a young man he came west and made his home in Rock Springs where he has lived for 37 years. He was united in marriage to Miss Phronie Kellogg Oct. 11, 1896. Mr. Anderson has been identified with the progress and development of Rock Springs, being engaged in business here for many years and having served for several terms as mayor of the city, and was responsible for much work of a progressive nature while he held that office. For years he was manager of the Wyoming Beer Company and after the coming of prohibition reorganized the company into the Wyoming Beverage Company and engaged in the wholesale soft drink business. Mr. Anderson was a generous, public spirited likeable man and his friends were legion. Surviving are his wife, stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry Mudd, two brothers, Wm. Anderson of Lonaconing, Maryland and Robert Anderson of Bitter Creek, Wyo.; three sister, Mrs. Mary Glenn, Mrs. Jennie Riddle and Mrs. Gilbert Morton, all of Rock Springs. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Masonic Temple, conducted by Rev. W.P. Napier, and attended by a host of friends. As a mark of respect the business houses of the city were closed during the services. Interment was made in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 19, 1920 MRS. G.S. PITCHFORD Mrs. G.S. Pitchford was born at Louisville, Colorado, in 1884, and died on Tuesday, November 16, 1920, at the age of 36 years. She was married in Colorado and came here with her husband shortly after her marriage. Mrs. Pitchford is survived by her mother, Mrs. Charles Knudsen, a sister, Mrs. Steve Orester, both of this place, two sisters who live in Denver and a brother who lives in Minnesota, all of whom are here or are coming to attend the funeral. Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and interment will be made in the Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 19, 1920 DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Minnie Wevenneth, aged 58 years, died at the hospital Thursday evening following an operation. The body was brought to the Rogan Undertaking parlors and will be shipped to Kemmerer for burial. The deceased was a member of the Women of Woodcraft of Pocatello, Idaho. Her son will accompany the remains to Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 19, 1920 DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Leo Rev, a Mexican who has been in the employ of John W. Hay for the past eight years, died at the hospital on Monday from pneumonia following a short illness. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the Sprowell Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 52 November 19, 1920 DIES FROM OPERATION Ben Pape, aged 42 years, died at the hospital on November 16th following an operation for appendicitis. The body was prepared for burial at Sprowell parlors and was shipped to Rawlins where services were held. The remains were accompanied by the widow and a daughter and a son. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 26, 1920 ROPE-RUNNER IS KILLED IN SUPERIOR MINE Frank Kladainos, a rope-runner in the Premier Coal Co.’s mine at Superior, was almost instantly killed on Wednesday by a run-away trip. He was a native of Greece, 27 years of age, unmarried, and has one brother in Sweetwater county, and another in Nebraksa. The latter is expected here on Friday night to attend the funeral. The funeral services will be held on Saturday at the Sprowell Undertaking parlors, conducted by Father Liacopoulos, Pocatello, Ida. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 48 November 26, 1920 MEGEATH IS SCENE OF ANOTHER MURDER A murder was committed at 4:30 on Thanksgiving morning at one of the boarding houses at Megeath, when James Miller, a miner, was fatally stabbed by Frank White. There seems to be little direct evidence of the stabbing, although there were a number of persons present when the act was committed. According to our best information Miller was in the smoking room at the boarding house when Frank White and Rile Conroy entered. The two last named men attacked Miller, who took up a long iron stove poker to protect himself. In the scrap that followed it is said White stabbed Miller. The wound was inflicted with a small pen knife, and was about two inches long, in the left side of the lower abdomen and severed an artery. After receiving the wound Miller ran from the building and at a distance of about 100 feet he fell to the ground where he bled to death. White and Conroy were at once arrested and brought to this city where they are in jail awaiting a hearing, White on the charge of murder and Conroy as an accessory to the crime. The coroner will go to Megeath on Friday night, where he will hold an investigation to determine the cause of the death. Until this investigation and the preliminary hearing is held, there seems to be no real evidence of just how the affair occurred. “White Mule” is said to have taken a prominent part in the affair, and it is also stated that “white mule” is responsible for the lack of knowledge of those present. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 1 November 26, 1920 MAN KILLED IN STABBING AFFRAY AT MEGEATH James Miller, a tailor, was killed in a stabbing affray at Megeath on Wednesday night. Two men, Frank White and Riel Conrad were arrested and are being held at the jail here in connection with the affair. No details are obtainable but we are informed that a coroner’s inquest will be held tonight. The body of the dead man was brought to Rogan’s undertaking parlors and is being held awaiting word from relatives in the east, who are being communicated with. --- Rock Springs Miner, Dec 3, 1920 DEATH OF INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Graham passed away at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Greenhow, on Thursday evening. The funeral will be held on Saturday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 2 December 03, 1920 ITALIAN BOY KILLED IN MINE AT SUPERIOR A very sad fatality took place at Superior on Saturday in B mine resulting in the death of an Italian boy, Pete Radigheiro. Deceased was at work in the mine when a heavy fall of rock occurred crushing him to the ground. On being released he was rushed to the hospital here but died on Monday morning. Deceased was 19 years of age and served with the army in his native country during the war. Two months ago he arrived in this country to join his father who was employed in the mines at Superior. The boy had been at work only three weeks when the accident occurred. The body was taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors and afterwards shipped to Superior where the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. Father Schillinger, of Green River, officiated. Much sympathy is felt for his father in his great bereavement. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 2 December 03, 1920 MAN KILLED BY TRAIN Eylio Sandabal, a Mexican, was hit by a train at Granger on Monday and died from injuries. The body was brought to Rogan undertaking parlors and afterwards shipped to Granger where the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, Father Schillinger of Green River officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 2 December 03, 1920 KILLED AT MINE August Villotti, an Austrian, was killed in B mine at Superior on Saturday by a fall of rock. Deceased was 44 years of age. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the North Side Catholic church on Tuesday, father Schiffrer officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 2 December 03, 1920 JAMES MILLER BURIED Funeral services over the body of James Miller, the man who was stabbed at Megeath during a quarrel last week were held from the Rogan undertaking parlors on Wednesday afternoon and the body was interred in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 OLD TIME RESIDENT DIES IN VANCOUVER Frank Ord was in the city over Sunday, from his ranch near the Boar’s Tusk. While here, he received a letter from his brother, Jack Ord, announcing the death of their oldest brother, Tom Ord, which occurred recently at Vancouver, B.C., where the two brothers were engaged in the sheep business. The deceased was one of the old time residents of Rock Springs, and though he had not been here for thirty years, he is still remembered by a number of the early settlers. Besides the brother at Vancouver, he leaves one brother, Frank, and two sisters, Mrs. Richard Lewis and Mrs. Elmer Moffitt, all residents of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN THE TRENTINO, ITALY Ed Anesi has just received, from the Trentino country, formerly in Austria but now in Italy, the sad news of he death of his father, Antonio Anesi, which occurred on Friday, November 8th. Ed had become alarmed at not hearing from his father and sent a cablegram to inquire what was wrong. The cable company returned the word that the message could not be delivered as the party to whom it was addressed was dead. He then cabled his uncle and received word that his father had died on the eleventh of November. Since then Mr. Anesi has received a letter from his father written three days before his death, which it is thought must have been sudden. He has also received a formal death notice, such as is sent out in that country. Mr. Antonio Anesi was one of the pioneer residents of Wyoming, coming here in 1890 and living for thirty years in Sweetwater and Fremont counties. At the close of the war he became anxious to return to his native land and he and his wife left last May for the old home, where his death occurred as stated. His funeral was held in Baselga, Pine, on Sunday, Nov. 13th. He was 75 years of age. He leaves two sons, Emanuel and Guiseppi, in the old country, and two daughters in the United States. The children in this country are Ed, of this city, Remo of Lander, Mrs. Lucilla Sarcletti, of Lion and Mrs. Linda Perko of Megeath. His widow, Mrs. Marie Anesi, was with him in the Trentino, at the time of his death, but is now on her way to this country and will make her home with her children in the United States. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 MANY TRAGIC DEATHS DURING THE PAST WEEK The death of Wm. Garland Bovee, freight agent at Green River, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at three o’clock o Monday afternoon from burns received in the explosion of a can of gasoline. According to information, on Monday morning Mr. Bovee went to his office in the freight depot at Green River, and started a fire in the stove. The fire did not burn as quickly as he desired and he picked up a five gallon can of what he thought was kerosene, and poured some of the liquid on the flames. The liquid proved to be gasoline; there was a burst of flame; an explosion; and Mr. Bovee was covered with the burning liquid. Friends near assisted in extinguishing the flames from his clothing, but not before his hands and face and entire upper part of his body were burned almost to a crisp. He was rushed to the Rock Springs hospital, but nothing could be done for his relief and he died and stated above. It seems that it was a custom of Mr. Bovee to use kerosene in starting the fires in the morning and he kept a can of kerosene for this purpose. On Sunday, some employee of the road whose duty it is to look after the filling of cans with gasoline, found Mr. Bovee’s cam empty and as the label was gasoline, he filled the can with gasoline, and the deceased was not aware of the action. Mr. Bovee was one of the most popular railroad men along the line, he was 39 years of age, unmarried and had served in a number of responsible positions with the U.P. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and of the Eastern Star, and for several years had been Worthy Patron of the last named order. The body was taken to Green River on Tuesday, where the funeral services were held in the Union Pacific Social Hall, under the auspices of the Masons, and in the evening it was shipped to his old home in Herman, Neb., for interment. About eleven o’clock on Thursday forenoon, Grover Kirkwood, a miner 37 years of age, was instantly killed in the Rock Springs-Superior mine at Superior. His death was caused by a fall of rock, which pinned him against a pit car, causing instant death. He was unmarried, and had no relatives in this section of the country. The body was brought to Rock Springs for preparation for burial and the funeral will be held at Superior on Sunday. The body of Eyio Sandabel, a Mexican section man, who died in the hospital last Thursday, was shipped to his home in Granger, where the funeral services were held on the 2nd inst. Sandabel was fatally injured in Granger on the 29th, when he stepped in front of No. 17 in trying to get out of the way of an east bound train. He was 29 years of age, unmarried and leaves no relatives in this country. The death of Mike Ferrell, a miner from Megeath, occurred at the Wyoming General hospital on Thursday forenoon, from pneumonia. The nearest relatives of the deceased are in Pittsca, Pa., and a wire has been sent to them asking for instruction concerning the funeral arrangements. Until word has been heard from relatives, the body will be held at the Sprowell Undertaking parlors. He was about 35 years of age, unmarried, and has no relatives in the west. About nine-thirty on Thursday morning the body of a man was found lying along the railroad track about one mile west of Kanda. Investigation showed the man to be Charles Ball, a miner, who had been employed for some time at the mines at Sweetwater. Just what caused the death of Ball is not known, but it is supposed that he fell from a moving train. As near as can be learned, Ball drew his time at Sweetwater on Sunday and after that time there in no record of his actions. He has been employed in this section of the state for almost a year and has a number of friends who will be shocked at his tragic end. He was about 40 years of age, unmarried, and leaves no known relatives. The funeral will be held from the Rogan Undertaking parlors on Saturday, under the auspices of the U.M.W. of A., of which order he was a member. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 DEATH OF INFANT The funeral of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Crouse of Linwood, Utah, occurred at the Sprowell undertaking parlors last Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Morten Joslin. The little one was born at the Wyoming General Hospital on Nov. 30th, and lived but three days. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 U.P. BRAKEMAN DIES FROM INJURIES A sad and unusual accident occurred near the railroad station in Rock Springs at 6:30 o’clock on Sunday morning, when Patrick H. McKamon was fatally injured by falling between the cars of a moving freight train. McKamon was running on the local between Rock Springs and Rawlins and was on top of a box car, attempting to set the brakes, when a sudden jar caused him to fall between the cars. The wheels passed across both his legs between the knee and hip, almost completely severing them from the body. He was rushed to the hospital but medical assistance was without avail, and he died at five o’clock on Monday morning. One of the sad details of the accident is the fact that his mother and sister arrived in Rock Springs from Denver just a half hour after he had passed away. He was 27 years of age, unmarried, and was one of the popular younger men on the road. The body was shipped to his home accompanied by his mother and sister. Willis Cook, representing the Rock Springs trainmen, also accompanied the body to represent that order. The funeral services were held on Denver on Wednesday afternoon and interment made in a Denver cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 MRS. WM. MONAY DIES AT SALT LAKE Word was received here on Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Wm. Monay which occurred at her home in Salt Lake that morning, from cancer. Mrs. Monay was for a number of years a resident of Rock Springs, while her husband was Supt of the Central Coal & Coke Co. They left here about eight years ago for Kemmerer and about two years ago went to Salt Lake City, where Mr. Monay is treasurer and general manager of the Kinney Coal Co., in which the late J.H. Anderson was largely interest. She has been an invalid for a number of years, during which time she has tried in vain to find a cure for the dread disease which caused her death. She was 44 years of age and leaves four children, three daughters and a son. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at her late home in Salt Lake City and several Rock Springs friends will go to Salt Lake to attend the services. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 50 December 10, 1920 MRS. HUGO GAENSSLEN DIES VERY SUDDENLY Rock Springs friends were shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Hugo Gaensslen, which occurred at her home in Green River, on Thursday, Dec. 2nd, after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. Gaensslen came to Green River as a bride only a few years ago, her former home having been in Chicago. Since her arrival in Green River she has endeared herself to the entire community and her loss is keenly felt. Her body was taken to her old home in Chicago for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 BRAKEMAN FATALLY INJURED UNDER CAR Patrick McKasson Falls Between Cars and Has Legs Crushed—Dies in Hospital Following Morning. Body Taken To Denver. Last Sunday morning about seven o’clock an accident occurred in the yards here just opposite the depot that resulted in the death of Patrick McKasson, a brakeman on the railroad on this division. The local freight was just making up to pull out for Rawlins and McKasson was on the top of the string of cars releasing the brakes when another string was backed onto the string on which he was working, the cars coming together was so much force that McKasson was thrown to the track between the ends of the freight cars, and was run over. The wheels passed over both legs, severing one just above the knee and crushing the other at the thigh. The injured man was taken to the depot where first aid treatment was given and then to the hospital where an operation was performed. The shock was too much for him to endure and he died on Monday morning. The body was taken to Rogan’s Undertaking parlors where it was prepared for burial and was then shipped to Denver on Monday night, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Mary McKasson and sister, and Willis Cook. Funeral services were held in Denver on Wednesday. The deceased was about twenty-six years of age and had only been on this run for a short time before the accident occurred. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 Coroner Frank P. Rogan is in Green River today holding an inquest over the death of Grover Kirkwood, who was killed yesterday morning by a fall of rock. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 MISTOOK GASOLINE FOR KEROSENE—LOSES LIFE James Boyee, an employee of the U.P. Railroad company at Green River was badly burned by an explosion of gasoline with which he was attempting to build a fire in a stove in the freight house at Green River on Wednesday morning. The unfortunate man mistook a can of gasoline for kerosene and the can exploded burning him terribly. He was brought to the hospital here where he died the same day. The body was brought to the Ace undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and was then shipped to his home in Nebraska. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 MAN KILLED IN SUPERIOR MINE Grover Kirkwood, aged thirty-five years was killed Thursday morning in the Superior Rock Springs coal mine at Superior by a fall of rock, the top of his head being taken entirely off. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and funeral services will be held at Superior on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. C.L. Martin having charge of the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 CROUSE BABY DIES The three days old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Crouse died at the hospital Thursday, Dec. 2, at the age of three days. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Sprowell Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Isaac Farrell, a miner employed at the Megeath Coal camp was brought to the hospital the latter part of last week suffering from pneumonia, to which he succumbed on Thursday morning. The body was taken to the Sprowell Undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and is being held awaiting word from relatives at Tiptston, Penn. The deceased was about thirty-five years of age and has no relatives here. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 DEATH OF INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Graham died Thursday December 2, 1920, at the age of four days. The body was prepared for burial by the Sprowell Undertaking parlors and funeral services held Sunday from the home of Mrs. James Greenhow. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 KILLED BY FALL FROM TRAIN Charles Bell, aged about 45 years, was killed on mile west of Kanda station Thursday morning by falling from a moving train. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held from that place tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. The deceased was a member of Sweetwater U.M.W. of A. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 3 December 10, 1920 FORMER ROCK SPRINGS RESIDENT DIES IN VANCOUVER Frank Ord this week received a letter from his brother, Jack, who lives in Vancouver, stating that the eldest brother, Tom, had died in the end of October. Tom left Rock Springs 30 years ago and had been engaged in the sheep business at Vancouver with his brother, Jack. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Richard Lewis and Mrs. Elmer Moffit, both of this city; two brother, Jack, of Vancouver and Frank, of this city. He will be remembered by the older residents who will regret to learn of his death. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 17, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK A fatal accident occurred at the Blairtown mine shortly afternoon on Tuesday, when Tony Runke was caught between a car and a mine prop and terribly crushed. He was rushed to the hospital, where his death occurred a few hours later. Mr. Runke was an old time resident of Rock Springs and was very highly respected. He was born in Germany sixty-two years ago but he came to America early in life. He leaves an aged mother, 90 years old, who lives in Pennsylvania, also a half-brother in that state. Another half-brother, Albert Shinskie, lives in Kemmerer and was here to attend the funeral. He was unmarried. The funeral services were held at the North Side Catholic church on Friday afternoon the members of Local 2516, U.M.W. of A., escorting the body to its last resting place. The death of Harper Turnure occurred last Saturday at the Wyoming General hospital. He had been working at Green River, where he was taken ill, and was brought here for treatment but failed to conquer his malady. His brother came from St. Louis and accompanied his body back to the old home for burial, the remains being shipped from the Sprowell Undertaking Parlors on Tuesday night. The death of little “Billy”, the infant son of John V. Price, occurred on Thursday after a brief existence of two months. It will be remembered that Billy’s mother died when he was born. He was taken to the home of his aunt, Mrs. Tom Foster, where he had been devotedly cared for, and he was doing nicely until about a week ago, when he contracted a severe cold which caused his death. The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Foster on Friday afternoon and he was laid to rest beside his mother, in Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 51 December 17, 1920 RELIANCE RAMBLINGS The sad death of Mrs. V. Zelenka occurred at the Rock Springs hospital, last Friday evening. Her death was a shock to her many friends, for she had been in seemingly perfect health until last Monday evening, when she had a paralytic stroke. Everything that love or money could possibly do for her was tried, but it was of no avail. Her husband, two daughters, Mrs. John Baustilick and Annie, and three sons, Frank, John and James, are left to mourn the departure of a loving and faithful wife and mother. The entire community extend their heartfelt sympathy to the family. The funeral was held from the North Side Catholic church in Rock Springs on Sunday morning. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 4 December 17, 1920 AGED RESIDENT DIES AT SUPERIOR William Gardiner died at Superior on Tuesday night of hardening of the arteries. Deceased was 73 years of age and had been living with his daughter, Mrs. William Vanvalkenberg. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and on Thursday shipped to Boulder, Colorado. Deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F. and was also a mason. His daughter accompanied the remains. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 4 December 17, 1920 DEATH OF AN INFANT The infant daughter of John Price died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Tom Foster, on Thursday afternoon. The mother died at the time of the baby’s birth. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Sprowell Undertaking parlors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 24, 1920 DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK The sudden death of Mrs. Selina Dow, occurred at her home in Green River last Sunday, resulting from kidney trouble and complications from which she had been a sufferer for several years. Mrs. Dow was one of the old-time colored residents of Rock Springs, but had for several months been running a restaurant in Green River. She was a famous cook, her services in this line always being in demand. Her body was brought to the Ace Undertaking parlors in this city and the funeral was held from the M St. church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Randolph officiating. Mrs. Dow is survived by a daughter, Sallie. It will be remembered that her late husband, John Dow, killed himself with a rifle about two years ago. Mrs. Dow was a woman who had the respect of the community and leaves many friends to mourn her loss. The death of William K. Buckles occurred last Sunday, at the Wyoming General Hospital, following an operation for appendicitis. The deceased had come here recently to act as manager for the North Side Garage. He was 37 years of age. The body was shipped by the Sprowell undertaking parlors to Rifle, Colo., accompanied by a brother of the deceased, and the funeral services will be held from the home of his mother, at Rifle. The death of Tony, the little seven-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yugovich, occurred at the hospital on Saturday evening, following an operation for appendicitis. The little lad was a favorite with all who knew him and his death at this time makes a sad Christmas for his family. His father is proprietor of the Wyoming Meat Market. The funeral services were held from the North Side Catholic church on Monday afternoon and were attended by many friends of the family. A sad death occurred on Sunday when Mrs. R.R. Abraham, of Lion, passed away. A little daughter was born to Mrs. Abraham on Saturday, the baby dying immediately after its birth. The mother lived until the following day. The bodies were taken to the Rogan undertaking parlors from where they were shipped to Ogden for burial, accompanied by Mr. Abraham and a sister of the deceased. Mrs. Abraham was thirty years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Joynson have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their infant son, born on Monday, Dec. 20th. The funeral services were held from the Sprowell undertaking parlors on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Morten Joslin officiating. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 52 December 24, 1920 Mrs. A.K. Frink has this week received a telegram containing the sad news of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry D. Brown, which occurred at her home in Philadelphia at one o’clock on Tuesday. Mrs. Frink has only recently returned from a visit of several months at the home of her brother, and his wife was in very poor health at that time. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 5 December 24, 1920 DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION Wm. K. Buckles, aged 37 years, died at the Wyoming General Hospital on Sunday morning, death resulting from an operation for appendicitis which was performed the previous Tuesday. The body was taken to the Sprowell undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and shipped to his old home at Rifle, Colo., for burial. The deceased has only lived here for about a month, coming as manager of the North Side Auto and Transit Co. garage. A brother, John Buckles, came from Rifle to accompany the body home. The deceased was a Mason and members of that order accompanied the body to the station. He has a mother who also lives in Colorado. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 5 December 24, 1920 MRS. JELINA DOW DIES Mrs. Jelina Dow (colored) died at her home in Green River after only a few days’ illness, on last Sunday morning. The body was brought to Ace’s parlors at Rock Springs and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, December 22, conducted by the Rev. J.W. Randolph. The deceased is well known in Rock Springs having lived here for many years, going to Green River only a few months ago, where she has been conducting a restaurant. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Sally Dow, and one brother, Ben Smith, both of this place. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 5 December 24, 1920 BOY DIES AT HOSPITAL Tony Yerkovich, aged 7 years, died at the hospital on Monday night following an operation for appendicitis. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yerkovich of No. 4. The body was prepared for burial at the Sprowell undertaking parlors and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, from the home of the parents. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 5 December 24, 1920 MRS. R.R. ABRAHAMS DIES Mrs. Sarah Ann Abrahams died in the family home at Dines last Saturday night, death following childbirth, the infant also passing away. Mrs. Abrahams was 30 years of age and had lived in this vicinity for several years. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and prepared for burial and shipped to Ogden Sunday evening, accompanied by the husband and a sister. Funeral services were held in Ogden on Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 5 December 24, 1920 The funeral of the infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. William Joynson took place on Tuesday from the Sprowell Parlors. Rev. M. Joslin officiated. The little one was born at the Wyoming General Hospital on Monday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 53 December 31, 1920 OLD TIMER BURNED TO DEATH ON X-MAS MORN The joy of Christmas time was shadowed for many of the old-time residents by the sad and silent tragedy which occurred about seven o’clock on Christmas morning, when Joshua Thompson was burned to death in his home on L street. With Mr. Thompson were said to have been his two dogs, who also perished in the flames. The fire was discovered shortly after seven o’clock by neighbors, who immediately turned in the alarm. When the department arrived the entire interior of the building was in flames and no sign of life could be discerned. By quick work the department soon gained control of the fire and it was not many minutes before the body of Mr. Thompson was discovered. When found, he was lying on the floor, about four feet from the door and it is supposed that he was overcome by smoke in his effort to escape from the building. How the fire started is not known, but it is supposed that when “Old Josha”, as he was familiarly known, reached his home about four o’clock in the morning, he built up a fire and then laid down to await the warming up of the room. The supposition is that he fell asleep and the fire in the stove ignited the nearby woodwork. Joshua Thompson was born in Scotland and came to this country when a young man. After living in Pennsylvania for several years he came to Rock Springs about twenty-seven years ago. During his early days here he was employed in various mines in this section and he was considered one of the most reliable and dependable men in the employ of the companies, and he was a favorite with all who knew him. In later years his eyesight became affected and it was impossible for him to follow his vocation with regularity. Several years ago he became almost totally blind, but he was sent to a specialist and to a great extent regained his eyesight. At the time of his tragic death he was employed at Megeath No. 3 mine, and enjoying unusually good health. He was about 65 years of age, unmarried and had no relatives in this section of the country. The funeral was held at the Rogan undertaking parlors on Tuesday afternoon and interment made in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 53 December 31, 1920 SUDDEN DEATH OF ROBERT RAMSAY, SR. On Christmas afternoon a message was received here announcing the sad news of the death of Robert Ramsay, Sr., which had occurred with startling suddenness a few hours previous, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Agnes Toone, at Crook, Colorado. Several weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay left Rock Springs to spend the winter with Dr. and Mrs. Toone, thinking that they might enjoy better health there than at their ranch. They had been enjoying their visit and both seemed in usually good health. On Christmas day, Mr. Ramsay was seated in his chair reading, when his book suddenly fell from his hand. His daughter thought that he had fallen asleep but Dr. Toone, feeling that something was wrong, hastened to his side to find that he was dead. Mr. Ramsay was a native of Scotland and was born near Glasgow in 1847. During his early life he had been a sailor and had visited almost every corner of the globe, giving him a wide knowledge of the world and its inhabitants. In 1883 he decided to try his fortunes in America and came to Rock Springs, leaving his family behind him in Wales. Later they too came here and the members of the Ramsay family were prominent among the early residents of Rock Springs. For some time Mr. Ramsay was with the Beckwith-Quinn company, but later located on his ranch at Maxon, where he had since made his home. He was a man of strong character, an interesting companion and a good citizen. Beside his widow he leaves ten children, five sons and five daughters. The sons are John, Samuel, Robert, Tony and James; the daughters Mrs. Sallie Eulass, Mrs. Lizzie Moore, Mrs. Mary Outsen, Mrs. Agnes Toone and Mrs. Victoria McCormick. All were present at the funeral except the oldest son, John, who is in British Columbia, and the oldest daughter, Mrs. Eulass, who was unable to leave her home in Chicago because of illness. Two children died in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Alma Megeath, passed away about three years ago. His body was brought to Rock Springs for burial, accompanied by his wife and Dr. and Mrs. Toone, and the funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Outsen, on Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Morten Joslin, and were attended by many old-time friends and neighbors. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 53 December 31, 1920 TWO MORE ACCIDENTAL DEATH FOR 1920 RECORD The death of Matt Stenishia occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital on December 24th, resulting from injuries received in the Megeath No. 3 mine on the day previous, when he was crushed by a fall of coal. The deceased was 47 years of age and is survived by a widow. They were residents of Blairtown. The funeral was held at the North Side Catholic church, on December 28th, Rev. Fr. Schiffrer officiating, the funeral being under the auspices of the U.M.W. of A. The body of Gust Pappas was shipped from the Rogan undertaking parlors to Salt Lake Cit on Thursday, where the funeral services will be held on New Year’s day, conducted by a Greek priest. The deceased met his death in a peculiar manner. He was tightening bolts on a R.R. bridge near Azuza, when the wrench slipped throwing him to the bottom of the creek below, a fall of about 16 feet, and causing instant death. He was 43 years of age. --- Rock Springs Miner no. 53 December 31, 1920 SAD DEATH OF YOUNG HUSBAND AND FATHER The death of Cecil Hill, which occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital at 3:30 this morning, is one of the last events to be chronicled in 1920 and marks a sad ending of the year for his family and friends. He was taken to the hospital about two weeks ago suffering from an infected tooth. The trouble was not at first thought to be so serious but the poison spread, causing his death. Cecil Ronald Hill was born in Belfast, Ireland, March 20th, 1896. He came to this country with his mother, Mrs. F.P. Rogan, and has been a resident of Rock Springs for about thirteen years. He was married to Miss Ruth Webster three years ago, last September, who is left with one little son, Leonard, to mourn his untimely death. The sympathy of the community is extended to his mother, wife and baby in their great sorrow. A brother, Seymour, who lives in Belfast, Ireland, also survives. The funeral services will be held from the home of his wife’s mother, Mrs. M.L. Webster, on Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Morten Joslin. He was a member of the F.O.E., No. 151 and of the U.M.W. of A., and these societies will be represented at the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 December 31, 1920 CECIL R. HILL DIES FROM BLOOD POISONING Cecil Roland Hill died this morning, Friday, Dec. 31, at the Wyoming General Hospital, from blood poisoning resulting from an infected tooth, after an illness of about ten days. Cecil R. Hill was born in Belfast, Ireland on March 20, 1896, coming to this country with his mother when only a few years of age. About four years ago he was married to Miss Ruth Webster who survives him, also a son, Leonard, about three years old. His mother, Mrs. F.P. Rogan, and a brother, Seymour Hill, that latter of Belfast, Ireland, also survive him. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 2, from the home of Mrs. M.L. Webster, on Elias avenue. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 December 31, 1920 PIONEER OF ROCK SPRINGS PASSES SUDDENLY AWAY It is with sincere regret that we have to record the death of one of our prominent citizens and a pioneer resident of Rock Springs, Robert Ramsay, which occurred with startling suddenness on Christmas morning. Along with his wife, Mr. Ramsay had gone to Crook, Colo., to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Toon. Just after dinner on Christmas day he was sitting reading a book which another daughter had sent him from Chicago. His little niece went into the room and told her mother that her grandfather was sleeping and the mother cautioned the child to be quiet and not disturb him. A few minutes after Mrs. Toon entered the room and, being alarmed at her fathers’ appearance, summoned her husband, Dr. Toon, who found that the old man was dead. Without sign or sound he had quietly passed away. The cause of death was heart failure. The end was the more unexpected because during his long life Mr. Ramsay had not had a single day’s sickness. Mr. Ramsay was born at Barrhead, near Glasgow, Scotland, 74 years ago. He came direct to Rock Springs in 1883 and had resided here ever since. On coming to Rock Springs he accepted a position with the Beckwith & Quinn store, then the leading store in the city, and remained with them for ten years. He then purchased a ranch and became one of the leading stockmen in the district. For several years Mr. Ramsay had been taking no active part in the management of the ranch, the work being taken up by his sons. Mr. Ramsay took no active part in public affairs, but he was well known and highly respecte din the city and his many friends grieve with the family in their great loss. The body was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Outsen, on Sunday, and the funeral took place from her house on Wednesday, Rev. Morten Joslin of the Episcopal church officiating. There was a large attendance of friends and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. F.P. Rogan had charge of the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Eullas of Chicago; Mrs. More of South Superior; Mrs. Toon of Colorado; Mrs. Charles Outsen and Mrs. McCormack of this city; and five sons, John of Calgary, Canada; Sam, Robert, Tony, and James, all of this city. One daughter, Mrs. Alma Megeath, died April 16, 1918. He also leaves 32 grandchildren. Mr. Ramsay’s death removes an other of the few remaining links which connects us with the beginning of Rock Springs. His end was peace. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 December 31, 1920 TRAGIC DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT In his lonely cabin on the banks of Bitter Creek, far from his native land, Joshua Thomson met with a tragic death on Christmas morning. “Josie,” as he was familiarly known, had been up town on Christmas eve and returned home with presents which he had received from his friends. Early on Christmas morning it was discovered that his cabin was on fire and the alarm was given. The fire department responded at once, but they could only recover the charred body of poor old Josie. Josie lived alone, and how the fire originated is not known. Joshua Thomson was born in Scotland 72 years ago, and came to this country when quite a young man. For the past 30 years he has resided in and around Rock Springs, sometimes working in the mines and sometimes on the ranches. He was well known throughout the city and everybody had a cheery word for Josie. The funeral took place from the Rogan undertaking parlors on Tuesday, Bishop Young of the L.D.S. church officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 December 31, 1920 FATAL ACCIDENT AT MEGEATH NO. 3 MINE Matt Sternishi, aged 47 years, was so severely injured by a fall of coal in Megeath No. 3 mine on Thursday morning, that he died in the hospital next day. The body was taken to the undertaking parlors and the funeral took place from the North Side Catholic church on Tuesday, Father Schiffrer officiating. Deceased has a wife and four children living in Austria. --- Rock Springs Rocket no. 6 December 31, 1920 FATAL ACCIDENT Gust Pappas, aged 43 years, fell from a bridge at Azuza, near Granger, on Tuesday and broke his neck. The body was brought to the Rogan undertaking parlors and is being kept there awaiting instructions form his brother, who lives in Bingham Canyon, Utah. ---