Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jan 1927 Winton Deaths during the month were: Mrs. Paul Fickle; Virginia Lee Jones, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jones; Gene Pecolar, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pecolar and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz. The community of Winton extends sympathy to all the bereaved relatives and friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 7, 1927 MAN KILLED NEW YEAR DAY Coustifos’ Skull Fractured When Car Overturned As a result of an automobile accident on New Year’s Day on the Rock Springs-Superior road Tony Coustifos, a Greek, was killed. Shortly before 11 o’clock that day Coustifos left Rock Springs for Superior. Upon rounding a curve in the road, a few miles distance from this city, the car left the road and turned completely over, instantly killing Coustifos. Upon investigating it was learned that he had sustained a fractured skull and that the accident was due to excessive speeding, which in rounding the curve did not permit the driver to keep the car under control. The unfortunate man was en route to Superior for his sister with whom he expected to return to Rock Springs for New Year’s Day. He was accompanied by a small child who escaped uninjured. A passing car, the driver of which first ascertained that the victim of the accident was dead, hastened on to this city to report what had happened. Coroner Frank Rogan left immediately for the designated place, later returning with the body of Coustifos. Coustifos was born in Greece 32 years ago. He was single and was, at the time of his death, in the employ of the Wyoming Coal company. He is survived by one brother and a sister, both living in Rock Springs. Funeral services were held from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion on Sunday afternoon with the Rogan Mortuary in charge. A Greek priest from Cheyenne officiated and burial was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 7, 1927 JAMES LOGAN DIED ON COAST Untimely Death of Local Man; Funeral Tomorrow The announcement of the death in California of James Logan of Rock Springs was received here late Monday afternoon. Death occurred in Oakland that day. Decedent had been in failing health for several months and last August went to Oakland in hopes that the change would prove beneficial. One brother resides in Oakland. Shortly before Christmas it became known that his condition had taken a sudden change for the worse and at that time his wife, who had remained in Rock Springs, left for California. The body arrived last evening, accompanied by Mrs. Logan and two brothers. Funeral services will be held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Oscar Olson at 515 Spruce at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning and from the South Side Roman Catholic Church at 10 o’clock. The Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and the Rogan Mortuary will be in charge. Was Born In Rock Springs James Logan was born in Rock Springs. Had he lived he would have been 27 years old in March next. He was the son of John Logan, who, with two brothers and two sisters and the wife, survive. He was preceded in death by his mother. His brothers are John of Oakland, Cal., and Robert of Reno, Nev., the two sisters are Mrs. Oscar Olson of this city, and Mrs. Margaret McEnaney of Reno, Nev. A part of his life was spent at Reliance to where the family moved and where he attended school. A couple of years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Evelyn Lane of Reliance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 7, 1927 Influenza Fatal To Matt Tolar Matt Tolar, a resident of Rock Springs for 24 years, died on Wednesday evening at his home, 311 Sixth Street. Influenza is said to have been the cause of death. He had not been ill long. Mr. Tolar was a native of Jugoslavia and was 53 years of age. He is survived by his wife and five children. He was in the employ of the Wyoming Coal company as a miner. He was a member of Local Union No. 2516, U.M.W. of A., and of Lodge No. 10 S.N.P.J. Funeral services, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary and with the Rev. Father Henry of the North Side Roman Catholic Church officiating, from the home 311 Sixth Street, at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon and from the North Side Church at two o’clock. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 7, 1927 Mrs. James Warby Laid To Rest Monday Mrs. James Warby died at McKinnon last Saturday from the effect of Brights disease. The funeral was held at Manila Monday, being presided over by Bishop J. A. Terry of McKinnon, with interment in the Manila cemetery. Mrs. Warby came from Florida about 15 years ago and at Manila she met and married her husband. She was 55 years of age. A sad feature of her death is that her husband had lost his brother, Joseph Warby, but five days before he lost his wife. Mr. Warby is a native of Beaver, Utah, from which place so many settlers of the Lucerne valley and Burnt Fork district came, and this was the third death among the adult Beaver people within a week. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 14, 1927 Young Girl Died From Appendicitis The death of Catherine Lemer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lemer of 124 Second Street, occurred at the hospital here Wednesday. Cause of death is reported to have been appendicitis. She had been ill but one week. Catherine was a member of the Sunday School of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and it was from that church that funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham officiating. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. Besides her father and mother Catherine, who was ten years old, leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn her early passing. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 14, 1927 Pneumonia Fatal To Louie Reggi Louie Reggi, resident of Rock Springs for the last 14 years, died of pneumonia here on Wednesday. He was 42 years old and was an Italian by birth. He never married and at the time of his fatal illness was employed as a miner by the Wyoming Coal company. He had no relatives in this country, but is survived by members of his parents’ immediately family residing in his native country. He was a member of the Rock Springs chapter of Loyal Order of Moose, Local Union 2516 U.M.W. of A., the Fraternal Order of Eagles the George Washington Christopher Columbus Society. At the time of The Rocket’s going to press complete funeral arrangements had not been made but it was thought that services would be held Sunday. The body is now at the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 14, 1927 Home Saddened By Death of Son George Arthur, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Soulsby of 128 J Street, died at the home of his parents last Sunday morning at three o’clock. He had been ill but four days and from the beginning of his sickness no hope was held for his recovery. George Arthur was 4 years, 3 months and 28 days old. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Arline, Dorothy and Melva. Funeral services were held from the L.D.S. Church Tuesday afternoon with Bishop Young officiating. Interment was in the Soulsby family plot in Mountain View cemetery. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 14, 1927 SERVICES FOR WILLIAMS INFANT HELD MONDAY Funeral services for Lester Jr., the six-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Williams, were held at the family home, 704 Eleventh street, Monday afternoon. Rev. Roy Burt of the M.E. church officiated and interment was in Mountain View. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. Lester was born in Rock Springs July last. He died at the home of his parents last Saturday after a short illness. He was the only child of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 21, 1927 Sudden Death of Young Man Henry Wardlow, aged 27 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital here yesterday. He resided at Sweetwater and is survived by his wife and a small child. One brother resides in Rock Springs and his parents and one sister at Sheridan. On Monday he entered the local hospital and submitted to the extraction of several teeth, being dismissed from the hospital on the same day. Yesterday the hospital ambulance was summoned to the home in Sweetwater, the first that it was known here that his condition was not progressing satisfactorily. He was rushed to the local institution but died two minutes after the arrival of the ambulance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 21, 1927 The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hing died Saturday last within a few hours after birth. Funeral services were held the same day at the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 21, 1927 Superior Matron Succumbs to Illness Mrs. John F. Moberly died at her home in Superior on Friday of last week. She had been in ill health for several months. The body was shipped from the Rogan Mortuary, this city, on Saturday evening for Wallsenberg, Colo., the former home of the family, for funeral services and interment. She was 52 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Moberly had lived in Superior for the last year. Mr. Moberly is a blacksmith for the Rock Island Fuel Company there. Besides her husband, decedent leaves on son who resides in Walsenburg. She was an Eastern Star, a Neighbor of Woodcraft and a member of the Women’s Benefit Association. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 21, 1927 JOSEPH CLARK, PIONEER, DEAD Entered Employ of U.U. Coal Co. in Late ‘80’s The death of Joseph Clark, which occurred in Superior Monday morning at 1:30 o’clock, marked the passing of an early day resident of Rock Springs. Mr. Clark was a member of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timers association, having entered the service of that company in this city in 1888. During these years of service he has resided in Cumberland and Rock Springs, leaving this city for the company’s camp at Cumberland where he remained for 22 years. Three years ago he, with Mrs. Clark, returned to again take up their home here, later removing to Superior, where one son, Wendell Clark, resides. In 1923 he retired from active work because of failing health, and since then has been confined to his bed a part of the time. Following his retirement from work he traveled to the west coast in pursuit of health. Came Here in ‘80’s. Mr. Clark located in Rock Springs during the late ‘80s and shortly afterward was united in marriage to Miss Mary Churchill of Longmont, Colo., the ceremony taking place in this city. To this union four sons were born, the eldest of which, Hubert, preceded his father in death. The three remaining sons, who with Mrs. Clark survive, are Joseph of Eton, Colo., Wendell, of Superior; and Theodore, who at this time is attending school in Salt Lake City. Two brothers, John and George, the former residing in Spokane, Wash., and the latter in Bredhead, Colo., and one sister, residing in England, survive. He also leaves one grandson. Decedent was born in England and at the time of his death was nearing his 60th birth anniversary. While a lad in England his father was killed and later he with his mother, two brothers and a sister came to the United States. His mother and sister are now buried in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery here. After landing on the east coast the family started for Rock Springs and enroute here were traveling on a passenger train which passed through Johnstown, Pa., only a few minutes ahead of the memorable Johnstown flood. Immediately after the passing of the train on which the family was entrained the railroad track was totally inundated by the oncoming flood waters. Funeral Yesterday. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the First Congregational church, which church Mr. Clark had long been a member. Rev. E.L. Anderson officiated. A ladies’ quartette composed of Mrs. Arthur Henkle, Mrs. R.W. Caldwell, Mrs. Warren Bailey and Mrs. James MacGregor, with Mrs. C.K. Haines at the piano, sang “Abide With Me,” “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and Peace Perfect Peace.” Prior to these services a short service was held from the home of Joseph Iredale, a distant relative of the decedent, to where the body was taken from the Rogan Mortuary early yesterday morning. Interment was in the Clark family plot in Mountain View. Among those who attended yesterday’s services were many of the city’s older residents who knew Mr. Clark when he resided here and friends of the family from Superior. --- Green River Star, Jan 21, 1927 Kent, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Anderson of McKinnon, died in Salt Lake City where he had been taken for treatment on Monday. The funeral was set for yesterday at the McKinnon school house. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jan 28, 1927 Heart Attack Is Fatal to Monroe The death of Clarence Monroe occurred in this city at four o’clock yesterday morning. Death was due to an acute heart attack. He was single and about 40 years of age. Monroe had been in Rock Springs, at different times, since 1923. At times he was in the employ of James V. Ferrero, local contractor, and again was employed at the Nancy Hanks Filling Station. It is known that he has a stepfather, one brother and two sisters, residing at Burley, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Laura Hanks, 124 First and A streets, Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of the Episcopal church of the Holy Communion, will officiate. The place of interment is not yet determined, pending wishes of the brothers and sisters. The body has been removed to the Rogan mortuary. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1927 James M. Sprowell, well known member of Old Timers’ Association, passes away Just one day before his forty-first birthday, Mr. James [sic] M. Sprowell, well known citizen of Rock Springs and member of the Old Timers’ Association of The Union Pacific Coal company, passed away at his home after an illness of some weeks and left to mourn his loss a bereaved widow and five children. Mr. Sprowell was born in Rock Springs and was a member of a large and interesting family, most of whom have always lived in this district. His parents moved to Old Carbon when he was a little fellow, and there he went through school and finally began to work in the mine as a trapper boy when he was fifteen years old. When the town of Carbon was closed down, he moved back to Rock Springs, where he has lived ever since. Ninetten years ago he was married to Miss Sena Smith, also of Rock Springs. They had five children, all of whom survive their father: George, Cecelia, Glen, Gertrude and Eloise. To them and their mother, as well as to the brothers and sisters of Mr. Sprowell: J.F. Sprowell, George A. Sprowell, Earl H. Sprowell, Mrs. James LeMarr, Mrs. J.G. O’Dell, Mrs. Allan Fletcher, Mrs. Maude Ace and Miss Hazel Sprowell of Rock Springs and Mrs. Wm. May of Laramie, we offer our heartfelt sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1927 Passing of Joseph Clark Brings Sadness to All It is with much regret that we record the passing at his home in Superior, January 18, of Mr. Joseph Clark who was a much respected member of the Old Timers’ Association of the Union Pacific Coal Company and who, with his family, has held a large place in the affections of a wide circle of friends in the district for many years. Mr. Clark was born on May 16, 1867, in Cumberland County, England. He migrated to America when quite a young man and began to work for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Rock Springs in 1889. He was married on July 6, 1896, to Miss May Churchill, and in 1901 went to live in Cumberland where he was hoisting engineer for nearly twenty years. He pulled the first car of coal, which was steam-hauled, out of No. Two Mine there and played a large part in the early development of the town. Mr. Clark has been in failing health for some years but has always been interested in the affairs of the community and will be sadly missed. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and three sons: Wendell, mine clerk at Superior; Joseph N., store manager at Eaton, Colorado, and Theodore, attending school in Salt Lake City; two brothers: John Clark of Spokane, Washington and George Clark of Colorado; and two sisters, Mrs. A. Herbert and Mrs. L. Brockelbank of New Zealand and England. He was a cousin of Mr. Joe Iredale of Rock Springs, at whose home a short private funeral service was conducted by Reverend E.L. Anderson, pastor of Rock Springs Congregational Church of which Mr. Clark has been a member all his married life. Funeral services were continued at the church and at the cemetery by the Odd Fellows Lodge of Rock Springs. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and sons of this old friend, and especially to his widow who is now deprived of his life-long companionship and solicitous care. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1927 Mrs. Helen Congleton A Pioneer Mother of Superior One of the pioneer mothers whose memory will always be held dear in Superior and wherever her neighborly and motherly kindnesses were known, is Mrs. Helen Congleton, who died in the Rock Springs hospital on April 17, 1926. Born in Scotland, the land of the heather, Mrs. Congleton came to the United States when she was three years old, and throughout her life she blessed those with whom she came in contact with a kindly humor and genuine interest in everything worthwhile and her own family with a motherly devotion that followed them always. They are Charles Congleton, Superior; Miss Helen, Superior; Mrs. Robert A. Brown, Superior and Mrs. Chas. Clark, Cumberland. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Feb 1927 Rock Springs Jas. V. Macdonald has returned from Laramie, where he attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Robert Benedict. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 A. M. Shaffer Dies In Storm Friday The body of the second victim in Wyoming storms within two weeks time was found Tuesday morning at a point on the Lincoln highway near Hanna, where it had lain since Friday. The deceased was A. M. Shaffer, of the Denver Union stockyards. Mr. Shaffer had been in Rock Springs leaving here Friday morning for Denver. When his automobile became stalled in a drift during the blizzard of last Friday night, Shaffer abandoned the car and battled his way for two miles and a half through the storm before being overcome. The body was reclining on the right side, the head resting on the right arm as though the man had become exhausted and had lain down to sleep. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 Funeral of Carl Etom Last Sunday The funeral of Carl Etom was held from the Etom home, 216 H Street, last Sunday afternoon. Rev. S. D. Pyle of the First Baptist Church officiated. Mr. Etom had resided in Rock Springs for a number of years, during which time he was a coal miner. He was born in Germany 46 years ago and is survived by his wife and a daughter. His death, resulting from typhoid fever, occurred Friday afternoon last. He was a member of Union Local No. 22?3 of the United Mine Workers of America, a delegation from which held ceremonies at the grave. The Rogan Mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 Death of Mrs. Percy Tueller on Saturday The death of Mrs. Percy Tueller, age 28 years, occurred in this city last Saturday afternoon. The Tuellers had lived in Rock Springs but a little more than a year and had made many friends here in that time. Mrs. Tueller had not been well for the last month, following the birth of a son in December last. Services were held at the L. D. S. Church Sunday afternoon and the remains shipped that evening from the Rogan mortuary to her old home in Evanston for final services and interment. Mrs. Tueller was born in Evanston in 1898. She graduated from the high school of that city, later became a nurse and during the influenza epidemic in 1918 she was stationed at Superior by the Red Cross as a relief worker. After her marriage to Mr. Tueller she again resided in Superior. Deceased is survived by her husband and three sons, also her father, mother, two brothers and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 IN MEMORY In loving memory of Jane Roberts Buxton, who died February 8, 1920. She bid no one a last farewell, She said goodbye to none; The heavenly gates were open A gentle voice said, "come". Gone but not forgotten by her two children, mother, father, and brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 U.P. OFFICIAL DEAD R. B. Robertson, maintenance of way engineer of the Union Pacific railroad, died Tuesday at an Omaha hospital. Mr. Robinson formerly lived at Green River, where he was locating engineer, and previous to that was division engineer on the Short Line. He is well known all along the Union Pacific line and had hundreds of friends. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 DEATH OF JAPANESE Tehiju Omura, a Japanese, died here last Sunday. Omura was 71 years old. He had lived in Rock Springs for a number of years. Twelve years ago his wife died here and was buried in the city cemetery. It is thought he is survived by several children who reside in Japan. The funeral was held from the Rogan mortuary yesterday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 Funeral for Late Malcolm Matthews Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for the late Malcolm G. Matthews, who passed away at him home on L street early Sunday morning, being largely attended. Decedent had been ill for about a year, and complications is given as the cause of death. At 2 p.m. Rev. S. D. Pyle conducted services at the home, after which the cortege moved to the Elks home, where the impressive Elks ritualistic services were conducted, as well as at the grave in Mountain View cemetery, where the body was interred, the Wildermuth Mortuary in charge. Mr. Matthews was 38 years of age and came to Rock Springs about 14 years ago from Maryland. After his arrival he resided at Pinedale for a brief time. He was one of the proprietors of the M. & M. club on North Front street. He was married several years ago, his widow surviving, as well as four sisters and three brothers, all residents of Maryland. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 4, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT An infant son, born on Monday and passing away the same day, of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kormas, who reside on West Flat, was buried Tuesday afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary, interment being in St. Joseph's cemetery. The infant was named Andrew. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1927 Robert Gregory Miner, Is Dead The death of Robert Gregory of this city occurred at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday evening. Decedent was married and is survived by his wife and two children. They reside at No. 3. He was about 50 years old and had resided in this city for several years, where he worked in the mines. The body is in charge of the Rogan mortuary but final arrangements had not been completed this morning prior to The Rocket’s going to press. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1927 Untimely Death of Mary Bratis The death of little Mary Bratis, three years old, occurred last evening at the home of her parents, 505 Center street. Death is reported to have resulted from appendicitis. The funeral is held this afternoon from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating and the Rogan Mortuary in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1927 Third Fatality Ill-Fated Family Tom Strutsman, of Superior, left last Thursday for West Frankfort, Ill. from where he received word that his brother, Tony Strutsman, had been killed in an accident at the Orient No. 2. Just three months ago another brother of Mr. Strutsman was killed in the same mine, and a third brother was killed in action in the World War. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 11, 1927 Burnt Fork Woman Died at Superior The funeral of Mrs. May Katzmeyer, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Sayer, in Superior late Wednesday evening, will be held from the Sayer home at Burnt Fork Sunday. Mrs. Katzmeyer, 58 years old, had lived in the west since 1920, coming here at that time from her native state Wisconsin. Mr. Katzmeyer passed away in 1915. She is survived by seven children. The are Ben and Henry Katzmeyer, Mrs. Alvin Hanks and Miss Etta Katzmeyer, residing at Burnt Fork; Mrs. Clarence Sayor, Superior [line missing] and Velva Katzmeyer, Green River. One brother, William Yerkee, also resides at Burnt Fork. Sunday’s service will be in charge of the Rogan Mortuary of this city. --- Green River Star, Feb 11, 1927 Mrs. H. B. Simpson and nephew, Donald Simpson went to Omaha last week to attend the funeral of Donald’s uncle. --- Green River Star, Feb 11, 1927 Burnt Fork Lady Died Last Wednesday On Wednesday, February 9th, Mrs. Mary Louise Katzemeyer, of Burnt Fork, passed away at the home of a daughter in Suprior, after an illness of several weeks, her death being the result of a paralytic stroke, which she suffered some time ago. She had been ill since Christmas, and had been here in Green River taking medical treatment for a time, and but recently been taken to the home of a daughter at Superior, where she was under a doctor’s care. She had been a resident of the Burnt Fork country for the past seven years, and was respected and loved by her many friends, who will deeply mourn her passing. She leaves five daughters, the Misses Etta and Velva Katzemeyer, Mrs. Alvan Hanks, Mrs. Glenn Warby and Mrs. Clarence Sayer; two sons, Harry and Ben Katzemeyer. Also two brothers William Yerkee and Gust Yerkee, and one sister Mrs. Ida Ryder. Mr. Katzemeyer preceded his wife in death about twelve years ago. The funeral will be held at Burnt Fork Sunday with Rev. Callahan of Superior assisting the local pastor with the funeral services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 18, 1927 GREGORY FUNERAL SERVICES HELD HERE ON WEDNESDAY Funeral services for Robert Gregory were held from the M street Baptist church Wednesday. The Ace Mortuary was in charge and Rev. Randolph officiated. Mrs. Gregory, who was in Hartshore, Okla., at the time of her husband’s death, arrived here last Saturday evening. Two daughters, who also survive, did not come to Rock Springs for the services. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 18, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT A four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Herd of Megeath, died yesterday at the family home. Interment, with the Ace Mortuary, will be in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 18, 1927 JOSEPH BERTA PASSED AWAY One of County’s Best Known Citizens Died This Morning Joseph Berta, a prominent man of this city for the past 30 years, died this morning at the Wyoming General hospital following an operation for an abscessed appendix which was performed by Denver specialists Monday afternoon. Although it was known that his condition was critical, the news of his death comes as a distinct shock to members of his family and hundreds of friends. The deceased was born in Italy, July 12, 1875. As a boy he came to America and lived at Braidwood, Ill., with his family until 30 years ago when he came to Rock Springs. Here he served as chief of police during the administrations of August Kendall and Robert Forsythe. He was for a long time connected with the mining interests of this district and was instrumental in founding the townsite of South Superior and served as its mayor for several terms. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. and a charter member of the F.O.E. The survivors are his wife, Marietta, three sons, John, George and Joe, Jr., two daughters, Lillie and Kate, his mother, who resides at Braidwood, Ill., three brothers, John, Dominick and Tom, all of this city and four sisters, Mrs. Angeline Delmastro of Braceville, Ill., Mrs. Louis Girot of Wilmington, Ill., Mrs. Minnie Hakey of Tovey, Ill., and Mary Berta of this city. His son, John Berta, who lives at Cincinnati, is expected here tonight. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 18, 1927 Resident of City Twenty Years Dies The funeral of George Doan will be held this afternoon at two o’clock from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, will officiate. Immediately preceding the services at the church short services will be held from the home, 220 Elk Street. George Doan was a resident of Rock Springs for twenty years. For the last ten years he had been engaged in the hide and fur business and prior to that time in the mercantile business. In the 20 years of business activity in the city he established a record as an honest and hard-working man, and to these were attributed the success he met in the business world. Decedent was 68 years old. He was born in Syria. He first came to the United States 35 years ago, returning shortly afterwards for his wife and four oldest children. At the first International Night given in Rock Springs by the Lions Club, a year ago, Mr. Doan appeared on the program as a representative of Syria, giving a brief message in his native tongue and then translating it into English. He died early Monday morning after an illness of many months, following a general breakdown in health. He is survived by his wife, six sons and four daughters. The sons are Ella, Leon, John, Sam, Abraham and Soloman. The daughters are Sebe, Lilly, Mary and Vivian. All reside at the Doan home on Elk Street. Interment, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 18, 1927 DR. BLAKESLY DIED IN EAST Former Local Supt. of Schools Died Sunday, Last A report of the death of Dr. O.J. Blakesly, former superintendent of Rock Springs schools, was received here this morning by Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Spani. Dr. Blakesly died Sunday evening at his home in Elmira, N.Y. On Friday last he suffered a paralytic stroke from which he never rallied. Dr. Blakesly was superintendent of the city schools for 14 years, leaving here 8 years ago. The announcement of his death will be received with regret by the many friends of Dr. and Mrs. Blakesly, especially the many persons, now scattered throughout the country, who were students of the Rock Springs schools at the time Dr. Blakesly was here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 25, 1927 Early-Day Resident Died in Salt Lake Old timers of Rock Springs will be interested in the following news item from a Salt Lake City newspaper of a few days ago: “Mrs. Laura Anne Woodruff, wife of R.D. Woodruff, died Friday morning at the family residence 71 P St. Surviving besides her husband is a son, H.L. Woodruff. There are four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery.” Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Woodruff resided in this city in the early days, leaving Rock Springs about 30 years ago. Mr. Woodruff was engaged in business and was a brother of the late Dr. E.D. Woodruff, an early-day practicing physician of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 25, 1927 Mrs. J.B. Collins Died in Illinois Word has been received of the death of Mrs. J.B. Collins on February 2, at Belvidiere, Ill. Mrs. Collins was the wife of the late J.B. Collins, who was the manager of the Union Pacific store of this city in 1904 and 1905. Mr. Collins died here while in the services of the U.P. Coal Co. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Feb 25, 1927 U.P. Old-Timer Died Tuesday Mike Stefan, resident of Rock Springs for 35 years, died Tuesday night at his home at No. 4, following an illness of 18 months duration, due to asthma. Mr. Steffan was a member of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timers Association, having been in the employ of that company during his residence here. He was born in Austria in 1880 and was a member of two Slovak societies here, the Jednota and the Narodni, in both of which he was active until the beginning of his illness. Decedent is survived by two sons and four daughters. They are Mike Steffan Jr. of Sunnyside, Utah; Mrs. L.E. Ladamus of Wamsutter, Mrs. Joe Ruby, Mrs. John Wataha, Elizabeth and John, of Rock Springs. Funeral services were held this morning at the North Side Roman Catholic church. Requiem high mass was at 10 o’clock, attended by many friends of the Steffan family. Burial was in the Steffan family plot of St. Joseph’s cemetery, with the Rogan mortuary in charge. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Mar 1927 Superior Mrs. Geo. A. Brown was called to Pennsylvania on account of the death of her mother. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 4, 1927 Death Results From Pneumonia Mrs. Ila Kaul, wife of Floyd A. Kaul, of Megeath, died at her home Sunday morning following an attack of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Roy E. Burt officiating. Mrs. Kaul was born in Illinois 35 years ago. She is survived by her husband, three children and parents. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 4, 1927 Funeral Thursday for Local Pioneer Aage Stavran, aged 67 years, died at this home in this city Tuesday afternoon, following a long illness. Deceased had been a resident of Rock Springs for 34 years and was highly regarded by hundreds of friends throughout southwestern Wyoming. Mr. Stavran was born in Norway in 1860. In 1893 he emigrated to America, coming direct to Rock Springs, where he entered the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. Later he engaged in the livestock business, having a ranch in the vicinity of Brown’s Park, south of this city. After 14 years at ranching he again moved into the city, where he had been ever since, connected with the railroad. He was a member of the Congregational church and was also a Modern Woodman. Besides his widow, he leaves three sons, Gustav, Aril and Segur, and two daughters, Mary and Margaret, all of whom live in Rock Springs at the family home, 214 Sherman street. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Congregational church, Reverend E.E. Anderson and Reverend Roy E. Burt presiding. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 4, 1927 Sudden Death of Mrs. Henry Pellet The death of Mrs. Henry Pellet which occurred suddenly last Friday evening at her home, 305 H Street, proved a shock to the many friends of the Pellet family here where they have resided for nearly 20 years. Death was due to embolism, the clotting of blood which resulted in stoppage of circulation. The heart was immediately affected because of its not too strong condition. Only a very short time before her death she was, to all appearance, a comparatively well woman. Mrs. Pellet was born in France in 1878. While yet in her native land she was married and there, also her two children, Rene and Raymonde, were born. Nearly twenty years ago the family came to America, coming direct to Rock Springs where they have since resided. One sister, Mrs. Sam Morgan, who resides on L Street, is the only member of her parents’ family here. In France two brothers and two sisters reside. One of the brothers is a captain in the French army. The funeral was held from the family home Monday afternoon. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion read the service for the dead and interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 4, 1927 Superior Matron Died Here Sunday Mrs. Viola Smethurst, of Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital here last Sunday. She had been ill for some time but had been a patient at the local hospital but four days prior to her death. The body was shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home Tuesday morning to Evanston for interment. Decedent is survived by her husband and several children. The family had resided in Superior for a number of years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 4, 1927 Death Of Eight Year Old Child Jeannette Uram, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Uram, of Megeath, passed away Saturday last at the Wyoming General hospital here, following an operation. Jeanette, with her parents, formerly lived in Rock Springs where she attended Washington school. The family has lived in Megeath only during the last year. Besides her parents she leaves several other brothers and sisters. The funeral was held from the North Side Roman Catholic Church Tuesday afternoon. The Rogan mortuary was in charge and Rev. Father Sullivan, of the North Side church, officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph’s. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 11, 1927 Pneumonia Fatal to Mrs. H. Bruns Mrs. Henry Bruns died Monday at her home, 688 Ahsay avenue. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Bruns had lived in Rock Springs for the last three and one-half years. Mr. Bruns is in the employ of a local lumber company. She was born in Illinois on February 17, 1875. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Bruns' mother, Mrs. Jake Rath, of Medford, Okla., and brother E. C. Rath, of Jefferson, Okla., arrived here and on Wednesday evening a son, Wilbur Payne, arrived from Tulare, Cal. Besides these relatives and her husband she is survived by two other sons. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev. Roy Burt officiating. Interment was in Mountain View with the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 11, 1927 Untimely Death 20-Year-Old Youth The death of Joseph Sikich, Jr., twenty year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sikich, Sr., of 616 Tenth street, occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital early Monday morning. Death resulted from double pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Eight hours before his death he was rushed to the local hospital in an effort to save his life, but due to his serious condition this was impossible. Joe was born in Rock Springs. At the time of his death he was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Company's Number Eight mine. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and of the Croatian Society. Those who survive to mourn his untimely passing are his father, mother and several brothers and sisters. The funeral, attended by many friends and acquaintances of the Sikich family, was held Wednesday afternoon from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. John Henry officiating. Interment, with the Rogan mortuary, was in St. Joseph's. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 11, 1927 Louis Metelko Died Tuesday Louis Metelko, resident of Rock Springs since 1907, died at the Wyoming General hospital early Tuesday morning. He had been ill for several months. In September last he suffered an attack of pneumonia from which he never recovered. He was removed to the hospital for treatment about two weeks before his death. Mr. Metelko was well known in Rock Springs. For 15 years he was in the mercantile business at different locations on Pilot Butte Avenue and K street. For the last two years he has conducted the Crystal Ice company. Was Native of Austria Decedant was born in Brezje, Austria, June 21, 1872. In 1897 he married Miss Velma Gruber and in 1907 the family came to America, coming directly to Rock Springs where they have since resided. He is survived by his wife, three sons and four daughters, one son, Frank, passing away here in June last. The daughters are Dorothy, Mary, Fannie and Josephine; and the sons are Louis, Jr., John and Joseph. All reside here, at the home, 555 Sixth street. The funeral was held this morning from the North Side Roman Catholic church. Requiem high mass was said with Rev. S. A. Welsh, Rev. John Henry and Rev. Fr. Sullivan officiating. Pallbearers were selected from the Rock Springs Council of the Knights of Columbus. Many friends were in attendance. Interment, with the Rogan mortuary, was in St. Joseph's. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 11, 1927 Superior Man Passes Away Here Gus Johnson of Superior, died at the Wyoming General Hospital here Saturday morning last. Twelve hours prior to his death he was brought to the local institution, at which time it was apparent that his condition was serious. He was suffering from an after-flu and weakened heart condition. Decedent was a native of Sweden and was 68 years old. He had resided in Superior for a number of years where he was well known. He was a member of the Superior Local Number 3573 and, also, of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary with members of the I.O.O.F. and Local No. 3573 officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 18, 1927 Fall Of Rock Fatal To Miner Tony Dolenc, miner, was the victim of an accident late Friday afternoon last while at his work in the Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 8 mine. Death was instantaneous when rock weighing several hundred pounds, fell from the roof of the No. 6 entry. Dolenc was in the act of making measurements for the timbering of the part which fell, causing his death. At the time five other workmen were near the unfortunate man, all of whom escaped uninjured. It was one hour before the body of Dolenc was extricated from the mass of coal and rock. Dolenc was a native of Jugo-Slavia and was 30 years old. He had lived her for several years and was well known in mining and organized labor circles. He was a member of Local Union No. 2174 and of the S.N.P.J. Lodge. He was married and leaves besides his wife, three small children. They reside at 707 Tenth Street. The funeral was held from the North Side Roman Catholic Church Sunday afternoon with Rev. John Henry officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph’s in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 18, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT Robert, the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knowlton of Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital Monday. The infant had been ill for several weeks. The body was shipped Tuesday evening from the Rogan mortuary to Farmington, Utah, the former home of the parents, for services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 18, 1927 Mrs. James Brawley has returned from California, after being called there to attend the funeral of her sister. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 18, 1927 R.D. Petrie Dead at Green River R.D. Petrie, aged 70 years, died of an acute attack of paralysis at Green River Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The decedent had been failing in health for several months. He is survived by five sons, Ben, Carroll, Charles, James and Howard; and two daughters, Mrs. Joe Singent of Green River and Mrs. Grace Miller of Chicago. Mr. Petrie is mourned by a wide circle of friends. He was marshal of Green River for a number of years and distinguished himself for close attention to duty and for his personal bravery. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but he will be buried Sunday according to tentative plans. --- Green River Star, Mar 18, 1927 R. D. PETRE PASSED AWAY HERE YESTERDAY While he has been ill for many years, and for the past year has been very feeble, due to high blood pressure, and paralysis, the end was expected almost any day, however, when on yesterday afternoon the word was sent forth, that Richard D. Petre had passed away, it was never-the-less a great shock to his many friends. Mr. Petre was sixty-nine years of age and was a native of Iowa. He has been a resident of Green River for over seventeen years, and during that period of years had taken as active part in the town and was known for his genial and happy disposition, ever having a fitting and witty reply to all, with friendliness ever extended to the needy, and thus he had made himself a part of all who knew him best. He served Green River as head of the police department under three different administrations, Mayors C. L. Young, Dr. J. W. Hawk and Chas. Nicoll, and was ever active in all local matters. Mr. Petre is survived by his good wife, two daughters and four sons—Mrs. Joseph Mueller of Sceneca, Illinois, Mrs. Joseph Singent, Benjamin, James, Carroll and Howard all of this city, also five grandchildren of this city, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all extended them in their trying hour. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9:30 o’clock from the local Catholic church. --- Green River Star, Mar 18, 1927 REMOVING BODIES FROM OLD CEMETERY PROGRESSES Removal of the bodies from the old cemetery is rapidly nearing completion under the direction of Mike Maher, Town Marshal who has spent much of the past winter in this work. Some forty bodies have lately been removed to the new Riverview Cemetery. The family of Thomas Kiernan, which has fourteen members buried in the old cemetery has now made arrangements to have all moved, which will leave but six bodies in the old burying ground. When these are moved the street will be clear to the new Washington school building. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 25, 1927 Death of Superior Woman Saturday Superior, Wyoming, March23—News of the death of Mrs. Ednes Vetal, wife of Frank Vetal of South Superior, which occurred at 5 o’clock on Saturday morning at the Wyoming General hospital in Rock Springs, came as a distinct shock to her many friends in Superior and South Superior, where she had resided for about four years. Mrs. Vetal’s illness was of short duration and she made a brave fight for recovery, but passed away as stated above. The remains were prepared for burial by the Rogan Mortuary, and taken to Sheridan, Wyo., on Sunday morning, accompanied by Mr. Vetal, where interment will take place. Mrs. Vetal was a talented musician and will be greatly missed in the community, where she was always a willing and cheerful helper at any gathering. Surviving the deceased are her mother, Mrs. E. Wilson of Parkman, Wyo., and eleven-year-old son, Craig Grabil, her husband, Frank Vetal Sr., and step-son Frank Vetal Jr. Much sympathy is felt for the surviving relatives. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 25, 1927 FAMILY KNOWN HERE Rock Springs friends have been advised of the death of Mrs. Harvey Granquist at her home in Ogden. Mrs. Granquist never lived in this city but her husband formerly resided here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Granquist, who were among the city’s old timers. Her death occurred Sunday at the Dee Hospital. She leaves a one week old baby. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 25, 1927 Wife of Section Foreman Is Dead The funeral of Mrs. George Ito of Point of Rocks, who died at the Wyoming General hospital here Tuesday, was held from the Rogan mortuary yesterday afternoon. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham rector of the Church of the Holy Communion officiated. The body was shipped last evening, accompanied by the husband to Denver for cremation. Mrs. Ito was born in Japan 30 years ago. She is survived by her husband and four children. Mr. Ito is section foreman at Point of Rocks, where they have resided for several years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Mar 25, 1927 NEWLL BEEMAN DIED SUNDAY Member of Local Firm; Store Closed During the Funeral A.F. Neuber of the Beeman & Neuber Mercantile Company of this city, left Sunday morning for Salt Lake City, Utah, where on Wednesday he attended the funeral of Newell Beeman, member of the firm of Beeman and Neuber. Although Mr. Beeman never lived in Rock Springs he had a wide acquaintance here because of business interests. The store of Beeman & Neuber remained closed during the funeral hour Wednesday. Newell Beeman was an early pioneer of Wyoming, having been superintendent of the Rocky Mountain Coal and Iron company with the mines located near Evanston. He held this position for 31 years and in the company was associated with such men as Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins and Colis P. Huntington. His interest extended into other lines of business enterprises until he became associated with many of the financial institutions of the west. At the time of his death he was associated with the Continental National Bank of Salt Lake City; Evanston National Bank, Evanston Electric company and the Consolidated Wagon and Machine company (formerly the Beeman Cash in company) of Evanston; and the Beeman and Neuber company of Rock Springs. Mr. Beeman was nearly 83 years old and a native of New York. He is survived by his widow. His death occurred Sunday afternoon at the Beeman home in Salt Lake City. --- Green River Star, Mar 25, 1927 Tenderly Laid To Rest Here Saturday The funeral services over the remains of Richard D. Petre were held from the local Catholic church on last Saturday morning, with Father H. Schillinger conducting the same. Many of the deceased friends from over the county were in attendance and followed the remains to their last resting place in Riverview cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1927 Carl Edom of Rock Springs Succumbs to Typhoid Carl Edom, one of Rock Springs’ most respected citizens, did at Wyoming General Hospital after a long fight against typhoid fever, on Friday, January 28. He leaves to mourn his loss a widow, one daughter—Hattie—and a host of neighbors and friends who regret his untimely passing and sorrow with these most bereaved ones in their sad loss. Born in Germany on July 14, 1880, Carl Edom came to America and directly to Rock Springs some fourteen years ago. Two years afterward he was followed by his wife and daughter. He built a home on No. One Hill and the family had become a wholesome and happy part of the community’s life, Hattie the only daughter having graduated from the Rock Springs High School, class 1925, as one of its most popular and justly admired members. Mr. Edom had worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for ten years and was looking forward to the time when he should have completed a sufficient number of years of service to become a member of the Old Timers’ Association. Funeral services were conducted at the Edom home by Reverend S. Pyle and at the graveside by Local Union 2293, U.M.W. of A., of which deceased was a member. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mrs. Edom and to the daughter of this fine citizen who has passed on. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1927 Community of Winton Saddened By Death of Mrs. Floyd A. Kaul The entire community of Winton is saddened by the death of one of its most loved member, Mrs. Floyd A. Kaul, who was called to the Great Beyond after an illness of one week and two days. Mrs. Kaul suffered an attack of pneumonia, and from the first was recognized to be seriously ill. Physicians from Dines and Winton were called to her bedside and she was immediately surrounded by every care which home-love, friends and medical science could procure. These, however, were of no avail and she died on Sunday morning, February 27th. Mrs. Kaul (Mary Ila Antrobus) was born in Roodhouse, Green County, Illinois, on June 10th, 1893. She was schooled in and graduated from Roodhouse High School in 1912. She taught school for two years in Illinois and in 1914 came to Pinedale, Wyo. On Thanksgiving Day, 1916, she was married to Mr. Kaul and in 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Kaul moved to Winton, where they have made their home ever since. Mrs. Kaul became a member of the Christian Church in Roodhouse, Ill., and was active in promoting the Union Sunday School of Winton, for which she was the pianist. She was also President of the Winton Woman’s Club, and the members of this club have suffered not only the loss of a neighbor and friend, by also the loss of a valuable leader and counselor whose efforts in their behalf were tireless. Mrs. Kaul was the third of a family of six children, the others being: Clyde F. Antrobus of Lander, Wyo.; Harry F. Antrobus of Arlington, Cal.; Jefferosn A. of Portland, Ore.; Robert E. of Lamadera, N.M., and Pearl Antrobus of Winton, Wyo. To these the sympathy of the community is extended, and most particularly to the children of Mrs. Kaul: Jefferson A., F.A. Junior and Ila Lavone, and to Mr. Kaul, respected citizen of Winton, with whom the community sorrows in his severe loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1927 Rock Springs We regret having to announce the death of Joseph Sickich, Jr., who had been ill only a short time with pneumonia. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the parents of this lad. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Apr 1927 Winton The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Uram of Winton extend to them their sincere sympathy in the death of their little daughter, Jeannette, which occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital early Sunday morning, February 27. The little girl had been ill but a short time and her death was a great shock to her parents and friends. Jeannette was born in Winton on the eighth day of December, 1918, and at the time of her death was over eight years old. She attended the Winton schools, where she gained many friends who regret to hear of her untimely death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the North Side Catholic Church, with Rev. D. O’Sullivan officiating. She was laid to rest in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 1, 1927 SERVICES FOR INFANT Short funeral services for Patty Delphia, the six day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gresham, of Dines, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary, with interment in Mountain View. The infant died at the family home in Dines Sunday evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 1, 1927 E.B. Treat Dies at His California Home Union Pacific Coal company circles of this city, Cheyenne and Omaha were advised early Monday morning of the death Sunday night of Edgar B. Treat, at his home in Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Treat, with their daughter, resided in Rock Springs from 1919 to 1924 when, because of the former’s failing health, they removed to California. Mr. Treat, up until the time of his retirement in 1924, served the Union Pacific Coal Co. for 42 years. While in Rock Springs he was superintendent of the store department. Prior to coming here the family resided in Cheyenne and prior to that time lived in Omaha. When a mere boy he became associated with the company, in Omaha, in the tie and timber department. In his younger days, he was a singer, singing in the Elks quartette and the Trinity Episcopal Church choir, in Omaha. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. He was a member of the Union Pacific Coal Company’s Old Timers’ Association. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Long Beach. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 1, 1927 BABE PERISHED AT BLAIRTOWN Bed Caught Fire During Brief Absence of Mother Alfred Gerrero, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gerrero, of Blairtown, was burned to death Monday afternoon, when fire enveloped the small house in which the family lived. Two older children were rescued from the place by neighbors, who rushed to the scene after seeing flames pour from doors and windows. The building was but slightly damaged by the fire, believed to have originated from an over heated stove. The unfortunate little one, who was but 7 months old, was left lying on a bed while its mother hastened to a neighborhood store on an errand. Although her absence was brief, a heart-rending tragedy had befallen the home. The mother is overcome with grief, which cannot be assuaged by husband or friends. She feels responsible for her baby’s tragic death, and will not be consoled by assurances that the calamity could not be avoided. Another pitiful phase of the tragedy is that the dog, a companion of the children, perished with the infant, refusing to leave its side when danger appeared, although the doors were open and the animal could easily have escaped. Neighbors arrived at the scene in time to save the two older children without injury to either. The baby was dead when reached by rescuers. Funeral services for the infant were held at the Rogan Mortuary Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 1, 1927 Death of Reliance Matron Wednesday The death of Mrs. Nick Ilich of Reliance occurred at the Wyoming General Hospital Wednesday morning. She was brought to the local institution last Friday and on Sunday morning underwent an operation, which was performed as a last effort to save her life. At first she apparently rallied from the ordeal, but Tuesday her condition again became critical. Decedent was a Croatian and was 39 years old. She is survived by her husband and six children. The family had resided at Reliance for 12 years, where Mr. Ilich is employed in the mines. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the North Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. John Henry officiating and the Rogan mortuary in charge. --- Green River Star, Apr 1, 1927 MANILA CHILD IS BURIED Oliva [sic], 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Green of Manila, died in Manila Saturday. She first had measles and then took pneumonia as an after effect of the first disease. The funeral was held at the L. D. S. church in Manila Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 8, 1927 WILLIAM HUNTER CALLED FRIDAY Resident Here 21 Years, Death Aftermath of Mine Accident William Hunter, resident of Rock Springs for 21 years, died last Friday at his home on H Street. Decedent had been ill for many months, the last 13 of which he was confined to his home. In August, 1925, while in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Company at E-Plane, he received an injury to his hip while at work in the mine. This injury, prolonged through many months, resulted in his death last week. In 1906 he came to Rock Springs. Upon his arrival here he began working for the Union Pacific Coal Company, first at Rock Springs and then at Reliance. Later, at different times, he entered the grocery department of the Union Mercantile Company and the Stock Growers. After working several years in these two local stores he re-entered the employ of the Union Pacific Coal Company, remaining with the company until the accident which incapacitated him and which caused his death. Native of Scotland William Hunter was born in Scotland in 1884. August 29, 1915, he was united in marriage in this city to Miss Annie Noble, who with their two children, Lois June and Maria Elizabeth, remain. Other relatives are his mother, Mrs. William Hunter, Sr., two sisters, Miss Mary Hunter of Rock Springs and Mrs. C.H. Carlson, of Winton; and a brother, Dave, also residing in Rock Springs. Another sister remains in Scotland. Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon. Bishop John B. Young and Sam ward of the L.D.S. Church officiated. Interment was in Mountain View. The Rogan mortuary was in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 8, 1927 DEATH OF JAMES VICARS SR. James Vicars, Jr., of the McCurtain Motor Co., received a message Sunday evening from Diamondville conveying the report of the death of his father, James Vicars, Sr., which occurred at 4 p.m. that day. The local man left Sunday night for Diamondville and remained until today. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. Decedent was a pioneer of western Wyoming, having come to Almy 40 years ago from Scotland. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 8, 1927 Death of Superior Resident Yesterday Frank DeBartollo of Superior, died at the Wyoming General Hospital yesterday morning. He had been a patient in the local institution for several months, suffering from heart and kidney complications. He was an Italian by birth and for several years resided in Rock Springs, moving to Superior two years ago. He is survived by his wife and stepson, Edward Anselmi. Funeral services have been arranged for Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 8, 1927 Slain Man’s Body Is Disinterred The body of Charles Urrutia, Spanish sheepherder who is believed to have been murdered in the region of Sublette Meadows, 17 miles north and west of Farson, more than three years ago, was disinterred this week for a minute examination. In November last the body was interred in the Rock Springs cemetery after it had been discovered, half buried in a badger hole, near the scene where Urrutia was last seen alive. A brother, Martin Urrutia, resides here. At the time Urrutia came up missing a fellow herder, Mike Smith, fell under suspicion and was arrested but later released because of lack of evidence, the prosecution failing at that time to even prove that Urrutia was dead. With the finding of the body a search began for Smith which resulted shortly in his arrest in Montana. He was brought to Sweetwater County and lodge in the county jail. With the discovery of the body evidence of foul play became certain. The skull was torn by a shotgun wound, which upon investigation, disclosed that it could not possibly have been self inflicted. Court convenes next Monday in Green River and it is expected that Smith’s trial will come up about April 25, according to an announcement made yesterday by Walter Muir, county attorney. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 15, 1927 Paralytic Stroke Fatal to Pioneer Swan Olson, resident of Rock Springs for 26 years, died yesterday morning at 8 o’clock, at the home of his son, Oscar Olson, 515 Spruce street. Death, following a paralytic stroke 16 days ago, was due to senility. Mr. Olson was born in Sweden nearly 84 years ago. He came to the United States in 1878. For 35 years he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Co., as a miner here and at Hanna, and was a member of that company’s Old Timers’ association. Fourteen years ago he retired from active labor. Thirty-seven years ago decedent was united in marriage to Hildur Dyburg, by whom, with one son and two daughters, he is survived. They are Oscar Olson, Rock Springs; Mrs. Pat Burns, Reliance; and Mrs. W.J. Reid, Bice, Utah. The latter is expected to arrive here today. Funeral Sunday The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Oscar Olson home, 515 Spruce Street, at two o’clock. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, will officiate. The Rogan Mortuary will be in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 15, 1927 SERVICES FOR INFANT SON OF REV. AND MRS. PERKINS Francis, the four day old son of Rev. and Mrs. L.L. Perkins of Green River, born Friday morning last at the hospital here, died Monday morning. Short funeral services were held that afternoon at the mother’s bedside, at the hospital, and again at the grave in Green River. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, this city, officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 15, 1927 DINES WOMAN DIED TODAY Mrs. Jack Ewart, of Dines, died suddenly at about 10:00 o’clock this morning. Heart trouble is thought to have caused her death. The deceased is survived by her husband and two children. The body will be shipped to Louisville, Colo., tomorrow for burial. The Wildermuth funeral home is in charge. --- Green River Star, Apr 15, 1927 Spark of Life Removed by Death At about seven o’clock on the morning of April 12th, the little baby boy of the Rev. and Mrs. Louis L. Perkins, Francis Leprilete Perkins, passed away suddenly at the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs. The cause of death was some strange lung complication. Mrs. Perkins baptized the little boy a few minutes before it died. Arrangements for brief and simple burial were immediately made. At noon the Rev. Mr. Abraham of the Church of the Holy Communion of Rock Springs, celebrated the Holy Communion in the hospital room for the father and mother, with the little body nearby. Following the Communion Service the first part of the burial service for a child was read. At three in the afternoon, Mr. Perkins and Mr. Abraham, coming in their car with the body from Rock Springs, met friends from Green River in this city and proceeded to the Riverview Cemetery. There the burial service was read again fully, the choir of the Episcopal church sang a beautiful hymn, and the little boy was laid tenderly away at rest. The mother is strengthening nicely at the Rock Springs hospital. --- Green River Star, Apr 15, 1927 CARD OF THANKS The Rev. and Mrs. Louis L. Perkins wish to extend to all who so tenderly sympathized in the sudden death of their little baby boy, their most heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Your works, your prayers, your flowers have been a most inestimable comfort to us both. Most of all, your common witness with us of our Christian Faith has deeply helped us to see surer and know closer God as Love and Christ as our never failing light. Rev. and Mrs. Louis L. Perkins. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 22, 1927 Illness of Year Is Followed by Death Charles Profazier Sr., well known citizen of Superior, died at his home Tuesday morning. He had been ill for more than a year and while his death was not wholly unexpected it came as a shock to his family and friends there. He was 47 years old and a Tyrolean by birth. The family has resided in Superior for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. The body will be brought from the home in Superior to the Rogan Mortuary in Rock Springs Saturday morning where it will remain until the funeral hour Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the South Side Roman Catholic Church. Fr. O’Sullivan will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 22, 1927 SERVICES FOR INFANT Funeral services for Momi Tanaka, the three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Tanaka, who reside at Jap town, Number Seven, were held Saturday afternoon at the Rogan Mortuary. The infant passed away Friday last. --- Green River Star, Apr 22, 1927 DEATH COMES BY ACCIDENT Mr. E. H. Craver was called to Modesto, California, this week owing to the death of his son-in-law, M. Lockridge, who, it is said, met his death while in the performance of his duties as a motorcycle policeman. Mr. Lockridge was the husband of Alice Craver, who is well and favorably known in this city. We were unable to get further particular as we went to press. --- Green River Star, Apr 22, 1927 LOCAL MAN DIES AS A RESULT OF A GAS HEATER EXPLOSION As we are closing the forms for the week, the sad intelligence reaches us that Mr. Leo Smiddy, a popular dispatcher at this point, who with his wife, were spending a well earned vacation in California, some time during the week was so badly burned by the explosion of a gas heater that death followed shortly after. No particulars were obtained. Mr. and Mrs. Smiddy have resided here for the past year, and have made many friends who will be deeply grieved to learn this sad news. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 29, 1927 Death of Sublette County Woman Here Mrs. John Pickell, resident of Sublette county, died at the Wyoming General hospital, this city, last Saturday morning. She was 55 years old. Decedent was an early day school teacher in the western part of Wyoming, teaching in the Kemmerer section while that city was a part of Uinta county, and later in the LaBarge section. She was formerly Miss Elizabeth McNish, a sister of John and Albert McNish, both now deceased, but who will be remembered by many Green River valley residents. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Wildermuth Funeral Home, 138 South Front Street. Rev. Rey Burt of the Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 29, 1927 Smith Convicted of Manslaughter Mike Smith was found guilty of manslaughter at 9:30 p.m. yesterday in the District Court at Green River after the jury had been out just three hours and thirty minutes. He was convicted of killing Charles Urrutia in October, 1923. The case was tried before Judge V.J. Tidball. County Attorney Walter A. Muir and Frank Yates prosecuted the case for the state. Attorney Rush L. DeNise and Fred Johnson were the defense counsels. Smith has not yet been sentenced but according to law conviction on the charge of manslaughter carries a sentence of from one to twenty years in the penitentiary. Evidence which proved to the satisfaction of the jurors that Smith had acted like a guilty man immediately following the disappearance of Urrutia was largely responsible for the verdict. It was brought out in the trial that the nature of the wounds found in the body of the deceased which was disinterred for evidence after having been buried here since November showed they could not have been self inflicted; that Smith, a herder for the Holmes and Dewey sheep concern, was the only man in the country adjacent to the Sublette meadows, 65 miles north of this city where the body of Urrutia was found buried in a badger hole three years after it was missed at the time of his disappearance; that Urritia’s body was found at a spot between the places where the flock sin charge of Smith and those in charge of Urrutia, a Midland livestock company herder, were grazing at the time of Urrutia’s disappearance. The last point was made to show that it would be extremely unlikely that anyone but Smith would choose this place to hide the body of one he had slain since the possibility of detection would be hazardous with the sheep camps so near. Evidence was given to show that immediately after Smith’s camp mover, who was away for supplies the day Urrutia was killed, arrived back in camp. Smith moved his sheep from the spot to another place eight miles distance, although the feed was better in the place he moved from than in the latter location; that Smith then went to Farson where he said he was going to catch Mr. Dewey, his employer, who was on the way to the railroad with lambs in order that he might tell Dewey some of the lambs had been left behind, a statement which was found to be false. Encountering another man on the way to this city, Smith is alleged to have said that he was going to Rock Springs for a pair of shoes. When asked why he did not purchase the shoes at Farson, he is said to have replied that he could get none there to fit him, a statement which was also proved to be false when it was learned that the man had made no effort to procure shoes at Farson. In Rock Springs, Smith stopped at a house in the Number Four district, testimony showed, where he was concealed by his landlady when sought by officers. He then moved to Sweetwater, where he lived in seclusion and hid whenever strangers appeared, it was said. Later he was arrested on the belief that Urrutia had met with foul play at his hands, but until the body of the deceased was found, last November, there was no certainty that Urrutia was dead. Smith had meanwhile been released for lack of evidence but was found in Montana shortly after the discovery of Urrutia’s body. The court closed at 6:00 p.m. yesterday and at 9:30 the jury brought in the verdict which convicted Smith of manslaughter. Smith held up during the trail like a man of iron, evincing little nervousness as to the outcome of his predicament and after hearing the verdict his demeanor was little changed. Officers state that he slept well last night after getting the news of his conviction but said nothing relative to his guilt or innocence. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 29, 1927 Another Old Timer Dead; W.W. Williams William W. Williams, an old employee of the Union Pacific coal company, died Tuesday at Cumberland. The deceased has given more than forty years service to the company and was a “gold button” member of the Old Timer’s association. He was the nineteenth member of the Old Timers association to die since its organization three years since. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 29, 1927 Funeral Services for Charles Profaiser SUPERIOR, April 27—Funeral services for the late Charles Profaizer, Sr., a resident of South Superior for many years, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday last at the Rogan Mortuary, Rock Springs, with interment in Mountain View cemetery. A large number of friends of decedent in Superior and South Superior attended the obsequies. Surviving Mr. Profaizer are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Profaizer; two daughters, Mrs. Ted Hiner and Miss Rena; two sons, Charles and Frank; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Zambai of Thayer Junction; and two nieces, Mrs. M. Zanoni of Point of Rocks and Mrs. Marco Zamboni of South Superior. --- Green River Star, Apr 29, 1927 DIES AT BIRTH A baby girl was born in a Salt Lake hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Narramore last week, but the little spark of life was extinguished soon after birth. The father and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Logan brought the remains to Green River and laid them away in Riverview Cemetery Tuesday. The young parents have the sympathy of all their friends. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1927 Mrs. Mary Alice Wilson One of the mothers of our community whose death during the year has left a continuing feeling of loss was Mrs. Mary Alice Wilson of Rock Springs. Mrs. Wilson was born in Lanarkshire, England in 1862 and came to the United States when just a child, her parents settling in Indiana, coming to Rock Springs only three years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, and to be near her two sons, Wm. Wilson of Rock Springs and Robert Wilson of Winton. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, and although but recently a member of the Rock Springs community, her kindly, happy companionship, her quiet appreciation of her friends and her sustained interest in the welfare of Number Four, made the feeling of loss of her passage a general one. Besides those mentioned, one son and one daughter survive her: Mrs. P. Harderson of St. Louis and James Wilson of Phelps, Wis.; and two sisters, Mrs. William Spiers of Clinton, Ind., and Mrs. James Burt of Berry, Ind. Ms. Wilson was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in her old home town, Clinton, Ind. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1927 Superior Mrs. Jacob W. Holt was called to Drake, N.D., by the death of her father. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1927 Superior Mrs. Frank Vetal of Superior died at the Wyoming General Hospital Saturday, March 18th, after a week’s illness. Mrs. Vetal’s passing will be felt in all community activities. She was especially active in Superior musical circles, playing the piano with the community orchestra which played for the community dances and First Aid gatherings. The sympathy of the people of Superior goes out to the bereaved family. The remains were shipped to Sheridan for burial. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1927 Winton News was received on April 3rd of the death of Tom Preston in Los Angeles. He leaves a widow and one small son, also a number of relatives. To these the people of Winton extend sympathy in their bereavement. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1927 Winton The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. C.H. Carlson in the death of her brother, William Hunter, which came on April 1st after a short illness. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, May 1927 Winton Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Russell were called to Montana during the month by the sad news of the death of Mrs. Russell’s father. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 6, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT A daughter born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. E.R. McRae of Granger, and passing away shortly after birth, was buried from the Rogan Mortuary, this city, Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 6, 1927 Death Of Sager Infant Monday Funeral services for Dorothy, the two months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sager, who reside on L Street, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiated. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. The infant died Monday, death resulting from an acute heart attack. It was found in its bed shortly after death had overtaken it. The little girl was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walters, who reside in the Farson section, north of Rock Springs and who at one time lived here. Its mother was formerly Miss Nora Walters. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 6, 1927 Resident of City Many Years Dies Mrs. Mary Freeman passed away Saturday last at her home, 232 Euclid avenue. Death resulted from pneumonia. Decedent has resided in Rock Springs 40 years, coming here two years after the eventful year of ’85, the year of the Chinese riot. Her husband preceded her in death several years. She was born in Scotland 74 years ago. Residing with her at her home on Euclid Ave., were two of her children, James Freeman and Mrs. Margaret Tronquet. Another son, John, also survives. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. Requiem high mass was said at the South Side Catholic Church Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery, in charge of the Wildermuth Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 6, 1927 AUTO COLLISION FATAL TO CHILD John Heward Jr., Aged Four Years, Killed in Wreck Sunday “We find that John Heward Jr., came to his death in an automobile collision May 1, 1927, caused by the gross carelessness of Mrs. Alexander Hollander and Archie Auld, the owner of the car.” The above was signed by W.J. Downey, W.A. Cox and Charles Hamm, coroner’s journeyman. This verdict of the jury presided over by Coroner Frank Rogan Monday, tells briefly the story of how John Heward Jr., the 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Heward, 312 Spruce street, this city met his death. The accident occurred last Sunday afternoon 19 miles north of here on the state highway when the Heward family was returning from Pinedale. All the occupants of both cars were badly shaken by the terrific impact which threw the dead child against the steering wheel and caused the fatal injuries. William, the infant son of the Hewards, was thrown several feet from the car and knocked unconscious. Mrs. Heward was badly cut about the head and Mr. Heward bruised from being pinned beneath the machine. Mr. Auld and Mr. Hollander, who was riding in the rear seat of Auld’s machine and Mrs. Hollander were badly shaken. Both cars were badly damaged. The Collision According to the testimony given at the coroner’s inquest, Mrs. Hollander was at the steering wheel of Auld’s car when the essayed to pass a truck, moving in the same direction. At the instant she turned the machine to the left to go around the truck, Heward’s car, coming from the opposite direction, reached the spot and the cars collided. Heward was holding the right side of the road with his car and was driving at a moderate rate of speed, according to Faler, who was driving the truck and was the only eye-witness to the tragedy. Help Arrives A.N. Riddle, of this city, was driving about 300 yards behind the Auld car at the time of the collision and was soon at the scene, as was Joe McTee, and with the aid of Faler the injured were soon extricated from the wreckage. Auld, who is experienced in first-aid, effected artificial respiration on the dying boy who was revived somewhat by the treatment. The Heward family was then taken into the McTee car and started for this city at a high rate of speed, hoping to reach medical aid in time to save the boy’s life. An examination at the top of Fourteen Mile hill, however, revealed the fact that the boy was dead. John Heward Jr., was four years and five months old when he met his death. He was a native of Rock Springs. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Episcopal church. The Wildermuth Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. --- Green River Star, May 6, 1927 RECEIVE SAD NEWS Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Holmes of Current Creek, received the sad intelligence by telegraph this week that Mrs. J. U. Woodring, grandmother of Marion, their little nephew who has been making his home with them, had passed away April 27th in Wichita, Kansas. The telegram of sadness was delivered to the ranch by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Waechter. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Mrs. Sprowell Died Saturday Last The death of Mrs. George Sprowell of Rock Springs occurred early Saturday morning at the Wyoming General hospital. Decedent had been in failing health for many months, due to cancer. She is survived by her two month’s old daughter. Mrs. Sprowell was, before her marriage, Myrtle Williams Logan, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Williams of this city and Reliance. She was born in Rock Springs 38 years ago. Besides Mr. Sprowell and an infant daughter, she is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters, by a former marriage. They are, Harry, Grover, Alex and Dorothy Logan and Mrs. Catherine Miller. Her mother and two sisters also survive. The sisters are Mrs. William Spence and Mrs. Huey Harrigan, of Reliance. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, officiating. Interment, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Mrs. Louis Ward Died in Idaho Mrs. Louis Ward died Saturday, May 7, at Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was buried there the Monday following. Decedent came to Rock Springs more than 30 years ago from England and resided here until three years ago, when she moved with her family to the Idaho city. She is the sister-in-law of Sam Ward of this city and a cousin of Robert T. Simkin. She is survived by her husband and six children, the youngest of whom is three years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Old-Timer Takes Life in Sweden Word has been received that Charlie Thompson, former resident of Rock Springs, met death by suicide at Lohtaja, Sweden, on April 18 last. Thompson was a retired Union Pacific Coal company employee and a member of the Old Timers’ association. He began working for the company in 1891 in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Local Man Died in Detroit, Michigan The remains of Andrew Ferenozi, resident of Superior for several years, arrived in Rock Springs yesterday morning on Union Pacific train No. 17 from Detroit, Mich., where he died May 3. Mr. Ferenozi left Rock Springs two weeks ago, accompanied by his son, John, to reside in Detroit. Death, due to asthma, occurred shortly after their arrival there. Interment will be Sunday afternoon in the St. Joseph cemetery beside his wife who passed away a number of years ago. The funeral will be held from the South Side Roman Catholic Church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Decedent was a native of Hungary but had lived in this country for many years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Local No. 2616. Besides his son, John, who returned to Rock Springs with the body, he is survived by one daughter who resides in Michigan. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Resident of 15 Years Is Dead The death of Mrs. Charles Tustison, Belmont addition, occurred late Monday afternoon at the Wyoming General Hospital. Mrs. Tustison suffered an attack of influenza six weeks ago from which she never recovered. She was removed to the hospital a week before her demise in a final effort to save her life. Decedent was born in Texas 29 years ago. Twelve years ago she was married in Rock Springs to Charles Tustison, and to this union six children were born, the youngest an infant of two months. Before her marriage she was Miss Jessie Beveridge. She had resided in Rock Springs for 15 years. Besides her husband and children she is survived by three sisters and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs. John Cuthbertson of Rock Springs; Mrs. Charles Eagle of Megeath, and Mrs. Bea Reams of Denver. The latter arrived here the early part of the week. The brothers are Robert and William Beveridge, both of this city. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the John Cuthbertson home in Belmont Addition. Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View cemetery with Rogan Mortuary in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Old-Time Resident of City Is Dead David Miller, 81, a pioneer Wyomingite, who lived in Rock Springs for several years in the 90’s, passed away the early part of the week at the home of a daughter in Boone, Iowa. Old Timers of Rock Springs will remember David Miller when he operated a jewelry store on South Front Street. He was not only prominent in business circles of the city at that time but he was active in politics. While residing here he was nominated for the office of secretary of state on the Democratic ticket. Altho his party was hopelessly in the minority he carried Sweetwater County which was normally Republican, also leading his successful opponent in several other counties. He was an early day leader of the Democratic party in the state. As an old timer of the state, as well as of Rock Springs, there were many interesting incidents of his pioneer days. He came to Cheyenne on the first passenger train which ran into that city. He was a native of Scotland and a jeweler by trade. He followed the jewelry store business in Cheyenne both before and after he resided in Rock Springs. He retired from that active business world ten years ago, at the age of 71 years. Two daughters, Mrs. Jean Deering of Boone, Iowa, and Mrs. John Fullerton of Long Beach, Cal., survive Mr. Miller. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 DINES MAN SHOT WIFE, THEN SELF James D. Shannon Dead and His Wife Is in the Hospital James D. Shannon, 45 years of age, is dead and his wife lies in the hospital with a bullet wound in her left forearm the bones shattered, as the result of a tragedy which occurred after midnight Wednesday in Shannon’s boarding house at Dines. It is believed that Shannon shot his wife and as she fell turned the weapon upon himself and fired a bullet in his breast. He died almost instantly, is the belief. Until the inquest is held Saturday afternoon the exact details of the mournful event cannot be announced, but it is thought to have come as the culmination of a series of domestic quarrels. Friends say that the Shannons separated four months ago and made a division of their property; that Mrs. Shannon left to make her home in Salt Lake, but returned to Dines the night of the tragedy; that the two quarreled whenever together. But whether or not these rumors will prove to be true and to have a bearing on the fatal event will not be known until the coroner’s jury gives its verdict. The inquest has been postponed because Mrs. Shannon’s physician will not permit her to leave the hospital to give her testimony. Her condition will not warrant the excitement and expenditure of energy which such an ordeal would tax. Shannon had been a resident of the Rock Springs district for many years and at Dines for the past five. He operated boarding houses at Winton, Gunn and Dines at different times and was well and favorably known to the business men of this city and to the residents of the various coal camps. The superintendent of mines at one of the camps where Shannon had operated stated today that his business relations with the ill-fated man had always been pleasant and satisfying. He said that he had implicit faith in Shannon’s honesty and reliability. By a former marriage Shannon is survived by two daughters, both of whom are married. They both have been summoned to their father’s bier. No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 13, 1927 Fred Lebhart Is Killed by Auto Fred Lebhart, 71, was killed when struck by an automobile in Cheyenne yesterday. The coroner found that the death was accidental and Jimmy Compos, who was driving the machine that ran over the aged man, was not to blame. Decedent is the father of Fred C. Lebhart, court reporter for the Second Judicial District, who is well known in Rock Springs and Green River. --- Green River Star, May 13, 1927 Peter G. Wall of Manila went to Salt Lake City Saturday night being called there owing to the death of his sister, Mrs. James Twitchell of Delta, Utah. Mrs. Twitchell formerly lived in the Lucerne valley. The funeral was held at Delta Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 20, 1927 David Donaldson Passed Away Monday Funeral services for David Donaldson were held Wednesday afternoon at the Ace Mortuary. Mr. Donaldson died Monday, the cause of death being rheumatism. Services were in charge of the U.M.W. of A. Decedent was born in Scotland 57 years ago, coming to this country in 1893 on the same boat with George B. Pryde, now the vice-president of the Union Pacific Coal Company. Since 1894 Mr. Donaldson has, at different times, resided in the Rock Springs district. --- Green River Star, May 20, 1927 Old Grave Yard Fast Disappearing This week the fence along the west side of the old grave yard was removed and the street graded. Trees have been planted along either side of East First street up past the old grave yard and now one has a fine view of the Washington grade school building. It is sincerely hoped that all who have loved ones in the old burial plot will make arrangements so that very shortly all graves will have been removed from the old plot to the more beautiful surroundings in Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 20, 1927 Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Witt and son left Wednesday night for Table Rock, Nebraska, where they were called by the death of Mrs. Witt’s brother-in-law. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 27, 1927 Bergman Murdered With a Lead Pipe Coroner F.P. Rogan was called to Wamsutter Wednesday to investigate the death of Otto Bergman, an old time sheepman of that section. Bergman’s body was found Tuesday near the stable at the winter sheep headquarters of John Swanson, of Rawlins, four miles west and a little south of Wamsutter, where Bergman had been stationed all last winter in charge of the Swanson flocks. In was apparent to the investigators that Bergman had been murdered about two weeks ago, inside the stable and his body dragged to the ditch in which it was found. A piece of bloodstained galvanized pipe, now in the possession of the coroner, was found at the supposed spot of the crime. It was discernible that the body had been dragged from the stable. It was known that Bergman had in his possession when last seen a Nash coupe, gold watch and money totaling about $100. Upon investigation these with his suitcase containing clothing were missing. He was well known in Rawlins, and when he failed to make his appearance there as had been his habit, together with the fact that much mail was piling up for him in the post office, a search was instituted. Bergman was 48 years of age and was a native of Sweden. He was a relative of Mrs. Swanson, reported by some to be her brother. The body was interred immediately in the Rawlins city cemetery. The authorities have in their possession information of a man who had for some time prior to two weeks ago, been in the company of Bergman at the Swanson headquarters, and who, since that time, has disappeared. Apprehension of this party is now being sought. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 27, 1927 Wilson Dead From Train Accident Ennis Wilson, colored, died Monday as the result of injuries received in an accident at Green River May 19. Wilson is declared to have been trespassing at the time he was injured by being struck by a moving train in the Green River yards. Colored people of Green River sent money to William Ace, of this city, to defray burial costs. The man was buried Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, May 27, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Higley of Superior died Monday shortly after birth. Interment, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, was at Superior that day. The child was named William Jr. --- Green River Star, May 27, 1927 MRS. MARTHA LOWE, OLD TIME RESIDENT, PASSED AWAY HERE EARLY YESTERDAY MORNING After ailing for many years, and following ten days of severe illness, yesterday morning at 2:10, Mrs. Martha Lowe passed away at the home of her son, Amos Lowe, in this city, cause of death was cancer of the stomach. Martha Dixon was born in New Fork, England on August 27, 1873, coming to Utah with her parents when a small child, where she made her home until coming to Wyoming, where she has made her home up to the time of her death. The deceased was 54 years of age. She married James C. Lowe March 22, 1891, and to this union, six children were born. Mr. Lowe and three children preceded her in death, three children surviving her—Amos Lowe, Mrs. Clarence Pares and Charlie Lowe, all who reside in Green River and were at her bedside when she passed away. Besides her three children, she leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Charlotte Dixon, and brother, Mr. Arthur Dixon, also residents of this city. The greater portion of her life was spent in Sweetwater county, the last five years she has made her home on her ranch near Current Creek, until her severe illness made it necessary for her to come to town ten days ago. The deceased possessed all those priceless qualities that go to make a devoted mother, loving wife and kind neighbor, and her passing will be mourned by a multitude of friends throughout the county, and this publication joins in extending sympathy to the family in the loss of man’s truest and greatest friend—Mother. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the local Episcopal church, and the mortal remains of this good woman will be tenderly laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, May 27, 1927 MURDERED MAN FOUND WAMSUTTER Otto Bergman’s body was found at an alum mine three miles south of Wamsutter Tuesday, by Deputy Sheriff Ray Black of Wamsutter. His head had been caved in with an iron bar and his dogs, unfed after their master’s death, had eaten much of his body. Bergman was last seen on May 10th, when he and a companion went to Wamsutter for gasoline and supplies, and the condition of the remains indicate that he was killed soon after. He was 38 years old, and has been in various parts of Sweetwater county and about Rawlins for a good many years. His body will be buried in Rawlins, having been taken in charge by his brother-in-law, John Swanson. His automobile, a Nash coupe, watch and some money is believed to be all missing. Coroner Frank P. Rogan made quite an extended investigation, as has the Sheriff’s office, but much of the result of the investigation is not being given out, pending a search for the one who is believed to have done the killing. --- Green River Star, May 27, 1927 MIKE SMITH GETS FROM 20 TO 15 YEARS At a short session of court held here the past week, in which probate matters and a few divorces were disposed of, and Judge Tidball sentenced Mike Smith. Mike Smith convicted of manslaughter April 28, following his trial on a charge of murdering Rufino Urrutia, a fellow sheepherder, was sentenced to ten to fifteen years in the Wyoming penitentiary. Urrutia disappeared in October, 1923, and his body was found buried in a badger hole three years later. It was charged by the state, Smith killed Urrutia and buried the body to hide the crime. Soon after the body was found Smith was located and brought back for trial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 3, 1927 Pioneer Woman of Green River Valley Died in Kemmerer Mrs. Ella Walters, wife of J.C. Walters, better known in this section of Wyoming as Jack Howard, died last Saturday morning in a Kemmerer hospital. Mrs. Walters is an old timer of the Green River valley, having lived for a number of years on a ranch in LaBarge and has long been recognized as one of the sturdy pioneers of Lincoln County. She was one of the most highly respected citizens of her community. Her death was due to cancer from which she had suffered for a number of years. Sunday morning her body was taken to the ranch and from there the following day to the home of her brother, Charles W. Sparks, in the Boulder section. The funeral was held from the Sparks home Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Boulder cemetery. Another brother, James M. Sparks, of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Boulder, passed through Rock Springs Tuesday morning, en route to attend the funeral. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 3, 1927 Death of Reliance Young Man Tuesday Leo Hackett, aged 21 years, died Tuesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Mitchelson, at Reliance. Death resulted from leakage of the heart, from which he had been afflicted since a young boy. He was the son of Mrs. Alice Hackett and was born at Rock Springs. For the last 15 years the family has resided at Reliance. Besides his mother he is survived by four sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Mitchelson and Miss Alice Hackett of Reliance; Mrs. Mary Barndollar and Mrs. Pete Creightner of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Barndollar arrived here two weeks prior to her brother’s death. The brothers are James, William and John, of Blazon, Wyo., and Richard of Rock Springs. The funeral was held from the Mitchelson home at Reliance Thursday afternoon, followed at 3 o’clock from the South Side Roman Catholic church, this city, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 3, 1927 Accident in Mine Resulted in Fatality John Remc, aged 41 years, of Sweetwater, died at the Wyoming General hospital here last Saturday. Death resulted from injuries received in a mine accident the early part of May. Remc was a native of Jugo-Slavia and had resided in the Rock Springs district for 20 years during which time he was a coal miner. He was active in U.W.W. of A. circles. He was married and is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was held last Sunday from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 3, 1927 LYMAN CHILD DROWNED IN IRRIGATION DITCH Elvin, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Syane, was drowned in an irrigation ditch at Lyman, Friday afternoon. The child was missed about noon from the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Rollins, and about two hours later his body was found three-quarters of a mile below the house where it had lodge in a side ditch. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 3, 1927 YOUNG MATRON DIED YESTERDAY Mrs. Alex Bertagnolli Is Victim of Flu Complications Mrs. Alex Bertagnolli died at the Wyoming General hospital, this city, yesterday morning shortly after two o’clock. For several days her condition had been such that hope for her recovery was not entertained. Decedent was widely known in the Rock Springs district and the lower Green River valley, north of Kemmerer, where the Bertagnolli ranch home was located in the LaBarge section. Friends of the family received with a shock the announcement of her death although knowing as they did that there was much of uncertainty. Eleven weeks ago she was stricken with influenza. Since then she continually suffered with an afterflu condition with which she and attending physicians were unable to combat. Was Born In Rock Springs Elizabeth Barbara Bertagnolli was born in Rock Springs, September 6, 1898. Her parents were Richard and Emma Bertagnolli, who reside on Soulsby Avenue. She received her education in the city schools, with the exception of a few years which were spent in Central Europe, when her parents took her back to the home of her ancestors. She was of Tyrolese extraction. April 11, 1917 she was married to Alex Bertagnolli and to this union two children were born. They are Alex Jr., ten years old, and Paul, four years old. Besides her husband, two children, father and mother, she is survived by one brother, Richard Bertagnolli Jr. Much of her life after her marriage was spent at the ranch where Mr. Bertagnolli is engaged in the sheep business. Funeral Sunday The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock form the home of her parents, 403 Soulsby avenue, and at two fifteen from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Re. S.A. Welsh officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Green River Star, Jun 3, 1927 HUMAN SKULL FOUND NEAR RIVER EDGE A human skull was found near the edge of the Green river near the Palisades early in the week, by boys were were playing in the sand along the river. The skull was brought to twon and the county coroner notified, but as we go to press the investigation so far has failed to be able to identify the unfortunate. --- Green River Star, Jun 3, 1927 LYMAN CHILD IS DROWNED Elvin, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Syane, was drowned in an irrigation ditch at Lyman, Friday afternoon of last week. The child’s body was found about two hours after being missed from the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rollins, about three-quarters of a mile below the home of the Rollins’, where it had lodged in a side ditch. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 10, 1927 HERE FOR FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. Joe Piz and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Piz and son, and Mr. and Mrs. John Rizzi and daughters, were among those from Kemmerer who were in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Alex Bertagnolli. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 3, 1927 Robert Conklin Died Yesterday Robert Conklin, aged 64 years, died at his home, 111 Sherman Street, yesterday at noon. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for five years. He came here with his family from the Eden Valley, where they had resided for 13 year in the farming district. Nearly a year ago he suffered a paralytic stroke and since then has been confined to his home. Until that time, after taking up his residence here, he operated the elevator in the Rock Springs National Bank building. In this capacity many learned to know him as a genial and pleasant man, always willing to extend every possible courtesy to all with whom he came in contact. Decedent was born in New York June 2, 1863. He passed away on his 64th birth anniversary. Mr. Conklin is survived by his wife and two sons, Robert and Frank. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the family home, 111 Sherman Street. The Rogan Mortuary will be in charge. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 10, 1927 Last Rites For Mr. Conklin on Saturday The funeral of Robert Conklin, resident of this city for five years, held from the family home, 111 Sherman Street, Saturday last, was largely attended by friends and neighbors. For 13 years prior to the family’s coming to Rock Springs, they resided in the Eden valley and many residents of that section were in attendance. Pallbearers were selected from among his Eden Valley neighbors and were C.E. Howell, Banks W. Brady, H.E. Grandy, J.F. Sims, Earl Wright and Andrew Arnott. In the last issue of The Rocket, we stated that Mr. Conklin, 64 years old, was born in New York. This was an error and should have read Oakfield, Wisconsin. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 10, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Yovich, 615 11th Street, was interred yesterday in the family plot in St. Joseph’s cemetery, from the Rogan mortuary. The child had been named Marie. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 10, 1927 MOTHER OF LOCAL WOMAN DIES AT GREEN RIVER Mrs. Charles Viox, resident of Green River for 40 years, died at her home there yesterday afternoon, following an illness of several weeks duration. She was 70 years old and was the mother of Mrs. Robert Gillum of this city. Tentative arrangements are for the funeral to be held tomorrow, Saturday morning from the home and the Catholic church in Green River, in charge of the Rogan mortuary of this city. --- Green River Star, Jun 10, 1927 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to us during the sickenss and death of our beloved mother and daughter, and for the beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. Charlotte Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parea, Charlie Lowe. --- Green River Star, Jun 10, 1927 DINES WOMAN IS HELD FOR THE MURDER OF HER HUSBAND; CORONER’S VERDICT IS SHATTERED After having been freed by a coroner’s jury investigating the death of her husband, James D. Shannon, on May 11, Mrs. Lucretia H. Shannon was arrested at Dines and lodged in the local jail Thursday, charged with the murder of her husband. Mrs. Shannon was wounded in one arm at the time Shannon was shot at their hotel in Dines. The coroner’s jury found that he had shot Mrs. Shannon and then killed himself. A waitress figured in the case, testifying that she was Shannon’s paramour. County Attorney Walter A. Muir issued the complaint charging Mrs. Shannon with murder. Mrs. Shannon, after being arrested, declared that she had told the truth to the coroner’s jury when she said her husband attacked her and shot her, after she had accused him of being unfaithful and then he committed suicide. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 17, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT Little Ella Barbara, the six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William ?. Worley of Beaver Basin, just across the state line into Colorado south of Rock Springs, died last Sunday at the home of her parents. Interment was at Beaver Basin. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 17, 1927 DEATH OF SISTER Mrs. C.O. Pratt, 529 B Street, received the report this week of the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. George Baer, in Chicago. The local woman was unable to learn the cause of death. Mrs. Baer was taken to the old home at Winona, Minn., for interment. --- Green River Star, Jun 17, 1927 MRS. LEO VIOX LAID TO REST SATURDAY As published in the last issue of the Star, Josephine Viox, beloved wife of Leo Viox, passed away in this city June 9th, after an illness that has been lingering for several months. The funeral services were held from the local Catholic church last Saturday at 9:30 a.m., Father H. Schillinger conducting the services, in which he paid high tribute to this splendid woman. The services were very impressive and attended by a multitude of the sorrowing friends of the deceased. A choir of Green River vocalists of various denominations sang several beautiful selections, while Mrs. L. L. Perkins sang the beautiful solo, “Face to Face.” The floral offerings were very beautiful and it required extra cars to bear them to the last resting place. Following the services the funeral cortege, which was under the able direction of Frank P. Rogan, of Rock Springs, wend its way to Riverview cemetery, where all that was mortal of this devoted wife, loving mother and true friend, was tenderly laid to rest by loving hands. Miss Josephine Leitner was born July 27, 1856, in St. Louis, Mo., and lived there until wedded to Mr. Leo Viox, May 27, 1879. She came to Green River with her husband in 1886, and has since resided in this city. Eight children were born to this union, a twin son passing away in infancy, the other seven children are all living. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Viox have always identified themselves with the town’s progress, Mr. Viox having served many years on the town council and school board and they have always stood in the highest esteem of all, and the passing of this woman will cause many hearts to be sad. To the heartbroken husband and daughters and sons, the Star joins in extending heartfelt sympathy. --- Green River Star, Jun 17, 1927 CARD OF THANKS We desire, through the columns of the Star, to express our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Words are inadequate to fully express our appreciation. Mr. Leo Viox and Family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1927 TWO SHOT BY JEALOUS MAN Husband Shoots Wife And Her Lover’s Friend Juan Guerrero, in a fit of jealous rage fatally wounded his wife and Santos Jiminez, friend of his wife’s claimed lover at 11:30 Saturday morning. He shot Mrs. Guerrero in the jaw with a 32 calibre pistol as she was walking down North Front street in the heart of the business district. She died Tuesday afternoon. As the woman fell, Guerrero ran fifty yards to where Jiminez was working with a section crew and began firing at the fleeing man. Jiminez was shot three times about the thigh and groin. The wounded man will live according to reports from the Wyoming General hospital where he is being cared for. Citizens Get Man There were many eye witnesses to the shooting and a number of local men figured in subduing the crazed Guerrero. Pat Lepenske was the first to reach Guerrero but being unarmed he was forced to stop when Guerrero turned the gun upon him and told him to halt. Dr. Doyle Joslin procured a pistol from his automobile and forced Guerrero to surrender just as William Lewis arrived at the scene and knocked the man down by a blow with his fist. Several others had armed themselves and were running to the spot when Guerrero surrendered to Dr. Joslin. Officers took Guerrero in charge. Would Shoot Self At the city jail following his arrest, Guerrero said that he had intended to shoot himself. After emptying his gun at Jiminez, he put another clip of ammunition in the automatic pistol and was in the act of throwing a cartridge into the barrel of the weapon when stopped by Dr. Joslin. Guerrero says that he wanted to shoot a man whom he accuses of intimacy with Mrs. Guerrero but that upon failing to find him he shot Jiminez, friend to the man he was after. Guerrero says that he tried a number of times to get legal action which would put a stop to his home being violated but that his efforts in this were unsuccessful. His Family. Two Guerrero children were made homeless by the tragedy. A third child, a baby, perished in flames which attacked the Guerrero home at Blairtown while the mother was out one day last March. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1927 Spine of Slain Woman Fractured Post mortem examinations of Mrs. Juan Guerrero, who was mortally wounded by a bullet from her husband’s gun Saturday morning, reveal that the woman’s spine was fractured in the cervical region. At the hospital she appeared to be responding well to treatment when stricken with a sudden hemorrhage Tuesday afternoon. She died a few minutes later. The jury called by Frank Rogan, county coroner, found that Mrs. Guerrero had met death by a gun shot wound inflicted by her husband. The coroner’s jury met Wednesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1927 Slayer Will Face Charge Of Murder Walter A. Muir, the prosecuting attorney of Sweetwater county, stated this morning that Juan Guerrero, whose wife died Tuesday from the result of a gunshot wound inflicted by Guerrero on Saturday before, would be charged with murder. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1927 Bridge, Known As Death Trap, Claimed Life of Bridger Man L.A. Gray, resident of Mountain View, lost his life when the automobile driven by Bror Edin went over the death-trap bridge, about 14 miles east of Lyman at 10 o’clock Sunday morning last. Gray, Edin and four others, who are engaged in a tie drive down Smith’s Fork, were enroute from Granger to Lyman, when they turned out to meet another car, near the bridge. In turning back onto the road, Edin failed to make the narrow bridge, and his car went over into the dry wash, about ten feet deep. There is a sharp curve to the approach of this bridge on both sides, and the bridge itself cannot be seen until the motorist is close to it. It was over this bridge that the Yelloway bus met with an accident last August, maiming a half dozen people, and countless other near accidents have occurred at this spot. There is no warning on the highway to inform the motorist of the dangerous place. Only one of the occupants of the car escaped injury. The driver was badly cut and bruised about the head. The car was almost completely demolished. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jun 21, 1927 Miner Killed By Avalanche of Coal State Mine Inspector Lyman Fearn returned to the city yesterday from Cumberland, where he had gone the day before to investigate the death of a miner, John Castagino, who was crushed under a heavy fall of coal while working in No. 1 mine of the U.P. Coal Co. The accident occurred at noon Wednesday. Decedent was single and 52 years of age. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Jul 1927 John George Bagnell, Cumberland Old Timer Called By Death After Long Illness Old Timer John George Bagnell of Cumberland, who had been ill for almost a year, died in the Kemmerer Hospital on May 16th and is mourned by a host of friends in the towns of The Union Pacific Coal Company and by his five daughters and their families. Mr. Bagnell was born in England at Newcastle-on-Tyne. He came with his parents to Coalville, Utah, just after the railway arrived at Ogden. He worked at the old Grass Creek, Utah, mine and later was one of the first men to arrive in Cumberland. He worked in the store there for years with Messrs. Harry Clark and H.J. Harrington. In later years he was barn boss, but had to give up his work altogether about a year ago because of his failing health. He is survived by his aged mother, who lives at Coalville; two brothers, Ben of Blazon and Will of Coalville; one sister, Mrs. Charles Gilchrist of Kemmerer, and by his daughters, Mrs. W.H. Walsh and Mrs. L.A. Tucker of Cumberland, Mrs. Alta Mosteller of Rock Springs, Mrs. Enta Prior and Mrs. Hattie Prior of Washington State. Funeral services were conducted in Cumberland and again at the State House of Coalville by Bishop Wilde and Mr. L. Young. A profusion of flowers were sent to the cemetery, where interment was made beside the grave of his wife, who died in Cumberland in 1920. Many, many friends came from Salt Lake City and from Park City, Kemmerer and Cumberland, as well as those attending from Coalville, where Mr. Bagnell grew up and was so well and favorably known. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 1, 1927 Guerrero Children Given Good Home J.B. Lutz, superintendent of the Wyoming Children’s Home Finding Society of Cheyenne, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday in the interest of the three Guerrero children, who were made homeless two weeks ago when their father, Juan Guerrero, shot their mother, who later died. It was the intention of Mr. Lutz to take the children to Cheyenne on Wednesday evening after obtaining a temporary guardianship from the court. But thru the assistance of County Attorney Muir, City Attorney Fred W. Johnson, Chief of Police James Harris and others a desirable home was found for them here among their own people. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Orastco, who reside on No. One Hill, willingly agreed to take the children into their own home. A temporary guardianship was granted the Wyoming Children’s Home by Judge V.J. Tidball at Green River Wednesday. The children were taken to their new home late Wednesday afternoon. They are Juanita, 7 years old; Conception, age 4 years, and Jesus, age 2 years. Mr. Lutz returned to Cheyenne Wednesday evening. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 1, 1927 DEATH RELIANCE INFANT An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jiro Masuda, Japanese, of Reliance, was buried in Mountain View cemetery from the Rogan Mortuary last Saturday. The infant was but two days old and had been named Yoshito. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 1, 1927 PRESTON TAKES SHANNON CASE Will Defend Woman Charged First Degree Murder Interest in the coming trial of Mrs. James Shannon, charged with the murder of her husband James Shannon, at Dines, May 11th, has been heightened by her employment of D.A. Preston, noted criminal lawyer of this city and state. Unfounded rumors have been circulated during the week to the effect that Mrs. Shannon had made a complete confession, admitting that she shot her husband and then directed a shot through her own arm to throw off suspicion; and that she would seek acquittal on grounds of self-defense. These have proven only rumors with no foundation. Mrs. Shannon is still confined to the county jail at Green River. Her trial will not be heard until next fall. In the meantime County Attorney Walter Muir is preparing the prosecution’s case, attempting to show that Mrs. Shannon did murder her husband, James Shannon, at the Shannon boarding house at Dines on the night of May 11. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 1, 1927 Resident Of City Many Years Dies Germano Anselmi, resident of Rock Springs for 35 years, died at his home, 519 Tenth Street, Saturday last. Death was due to an attack of influenza, altho decedent had been in failing health for 18 months. Mr. Anselmi was 58 years, 6 months and 21 days old. He was born in Tyrol, Austria. Thirty-six years ago he came to the United States. A year after his arrival in this country he came to Rock Springs and since resided here. He was a member of the Union Pacific Coal company's Old Timers Association, having been in the employ of that company during his residence in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter. His children are Henry, Ernest and Rinaldo Anselmi and Mrs. Mike Ungurn. The funeral, largely attended by friends of the family, was held Monday afternoon from the South Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, Rev. S. A. Welsh officiated. He was a member of the Red Men Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and the Andrea Hoffer Society. The ritualistic burial service of the latter was held at the grave in St. Joseph's cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 1, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nishumura, which passed away shortly after birth, was buried in Mountain View cemetery from the Rogan Mortuary Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 1, 1927 SERVICES FOR INFANT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON Funeral services for Thomas George Robertson, the six months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robertson, were held Thursday afternoon at the home of the parents, 312 Center Street. Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist church officiated. The child passed away Tuesday. Interment, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 8, 1927 ONE DEAD; TWO INJURED; FUED Mexican Duel In Green River Last Night Ascencion Luna, 27, is dead, Romona Lopez, 24, lies in a critical condition in the Wyoming General hospital and Doloras Mayas, slightly wounded is lodged in a Green River jail charged with having fired the fatal shot and the shot which wounded Lopez. The shooting is said to be the result of a feud which culminated last night in a quarrel in a Union Pacific bunk house at Green River, where the men, all Mexicans, were employed. Luna and Lopez were rushed to this city and to the hospital in an ambulance immediately following the shooting. Luna was found to have three bullet wounds completely through his body, one through the neck, another through the thigh and a third and fatal wound through the abdomen and stomach. He was operated upon immediately but was too nearly dead to be revived with the surgeon’s knife. Lopez was shot in the hip, the bullet emerging through the groin. Mayas declares that Luna fired the first shot which struck Mayas in the arm, causing a slight flesh wound. Mayas then opened fire upon Luna with a 45 calibre pistol, inflicting the fatal wound. Lopez, it is said, had no part in the quarrel, but simply ran to the scene of the battle and getting in the line of fire was wounded. Coroner Frank P. Rogan will hold an inquest in the case Monday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 8, 1927 Green River Man Dies Hospital Here George Lewis, resident of Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital Wednesday morning. He had been a patient at the local institution since June 11th. Funeral services were not completed at the time of The Rocket’s going to press, pending arrival here this morning of two children, a son and a daughter, from St. Louis. Mr. Lewis was a Union Pacific R.R. car inspector at Green River. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 8, 1927 Meets Death In Mine Accident Lettine Oliva, well known young man of Superior, met with an accident while at work in the mine Tuesday afternoon which resulted in his death a few hours afterward. At the inquest held Wednesday afternoon by Coroner F.P. Rogan, the cause of the accident was left undetermined but the supposition is that he stumbled and the coal car caught him. He was a rope runner in the mine and at the time of the accident was alone. As soon as it was discovered that something had happened the hoisting engineer and Felix Conzatti, who were working near him, found him in an unconscious and badly mangled condition. He was removed at once to the office of Dr. R.H. Sanders but never regained consciousness. He died during the afternoon. Oliva was 27 years old. He was born in Castle Gate, Utah, and was of Austrian extraction. He came to Superior in 1910 and has since resided there. His parents are both dead but his is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. C.G. Scott of Superior, is one of his sisters, another sister lives in Salt Lake City, a brother, Joe of Diamondville, and Pete of Superior. The funeral was held this afternoon from the Rogan Mortuary. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and of the United Mine Workers of America. Interment was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 8, 1927 Accident Superior Results In Death The many friends of Lettine Oliva, a very popular young man of South Superior, are deeply grieved by his death, which occurred on Monday afternoon about 5 o’clock. He was badly injured while at work several hours earlier in the afternoon and removed to the doctor’s office where everything possible was done to relieve his sufferings, but, he passed away as above stated. Definite arrangements have not been made for the funeral, which, may take place in Superior with burial beside his mother who passed away about fifteen years ago. A brother, Joe Oliva of Diamondville, arrived on Tuesday morning, also a sister, Mrs. Paul B. Ingram of Salt Lake City, Utah. Surviving the unfortunate young man beside the two above mentioned are a sister, Mrs. Clarence G. Scott of South Superior, and a younger brother, Peter Oliva, and a host of friends who mourn his early passing. --- Green River Star, Jul 8, 1927 GEORGE LEWIS DIES AT ROCK SPRINGS WED. George E. Lewis, lead workman in car department, president of the local shop employees association, prominent in the Woodmen’s lodge and well known labor leader, is dead after an illness of some five weeks. His troubles began with a nose bleed while he was crossing Sherman Hill, on his way east to attend the funeral of a relative. High blood pressure followed and he was sent to the Mercy hospital at Denver. After a partial recovery there he came home, but took down again and was sent to the Rock Springs hospital, where he died Wednesday morning just after five o’clock. Mr. Lewis has been a leader in railroad labor circles since first coming here between four and five years ago, from East St. Louis. He was just past fifty years of age. In St. Louis he had been prominent in public life, serving, among other places, on the county board of St. Clair county, the second largest county of Illinois, for six years. After reverses there he came to Green River and served as foreman of the Union Pacific up to the time of his illness. Here he became the friend of the unfortunate and those who were in trouble, and was the one to whom troubles were referred for adjustment. His sound judgment, frankness in speech, justness in his dealings, high intelligence and natural leadership, made him one of the most valuable men in local railroad circles, giving most of his time while not on duty to these things almost to the exclusion of becoming acquainted with other town people. He is survived by a wife, three sons and one daughter, who live in or near his former home. Two of his sons are at this writing, on their way here by automobile, having started to drive when first apprised of their father’s illness being severe. The body was taken to the Rogan Mortuary in Rock Springs awaiting their arrival. The body will be taken east for burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 15, 1927 Body Green River Man East For Interment The remains of George Lewis of Green River, who died at the hospital here last week, were sent Monday evening to East St. Louis, Ill., for interment. Three sons and one daughter, Charles, Harold and Edwin Lewis and Mrs. A. Carmichael, all of Detroit, arrived here last Saturday morning and began at once to make plans for taking the body to East St. Louis. Decedent was a member of the Rock Springs Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Green River Woodmen of the World lodge. Last Sunday evening services were conducted at the Rogan Mortuary by the Knights of Columbus. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 15, 1927 Funeral Superior Man Last Sunday Funeral services for the late Lettine Oliva of South Superior, were held at Rogan’s Mortuary in Rock Springs last Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev. C.H. Callahan of Superior, officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows’ plot in Mt. View cemetery, in charge of the members of that order, also, a service by the members of the Italian Society of which the young man was a member. The floral offerings were numerous and the large number of friends in attendance evidenced the esteem and respect held for the deceased in this community. Joe Oliva, brother of the deceased, returned to his home in Diamondville on Friday evening, accompanied by a brother-in-law, Paul B. Ingram, who was returning to his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 22, 1927 Death Of Megeath Man On Wednesday The body of John Cranor of Megeath, who died Wednesday in a Salt Lake City hospital, will be brought to Rock Springs for interment. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, are not yet completed but it is presumed that the funeral will be held Sunday. Some time ago Mr. Cranor met with an accident in the mine at Megeath and it is thought that the injuries received at that time resulted in his death. He was unmarried. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 22, 1927 Death Comes To Oldest Engineer Hospital Here Following Accident In Green River Yards Edward Smyth, of Rawlins, second oldest passenger engineer, in terms of services, in the seventh district of the western division of the Union Pacific railroad, which is from Rawlins to Green River, died at the Wyoming General hospital here early Monday morning. Death was due to injuries received in the early hours last Saturday morning when he was struck by an eastbound passenger train while inspecting his engine in the Green River yards. Smyth, known among his associates as “Soapy” Smyth, had just piloted Union Pacific westbound passenger train No. 25 from Rawlins into Green River, due to arrive there at 12:35. He was in the act of inspecting his engine when he was struck by the Union Pacific eastbound passenger train No. 22. He was rushed to the Rock Springs hospital where it was learned that he had sustained five broken ribs, a broken right leg and internal injuries, the last of which caused his death. Mr. Smyth’s three children, Walter P. Smyth and John F. Smyth of Rawlins and Mrs. Harold Magness of San Francisco were summoned to Rock Springs immediately and all three were with him when the end came. He was conscious up until a short time before his death. His wife died six months ago. Decedent was 61 years old. He was born in Ireland and came to this country more than 40 years ago. During this time he had been in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad. The body, accompanied by his children, was taken to Rawlins Monday. It was escorted from the Rogan Mortuary to the depot by a delegation of Rock Springs Knights of Columbus, of which organization he was a member. Interment was Wednesday morning in Rawlins. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 29, 1927 W.P. MURPHY DIED SUNDAY Young Engineer Fails To Rally Following Operation Walter Paul Murphy, aged 35 years, died Sunday morning, July 24, following an operation for acute appendicitis performed two days previous. His death came as a distinct shock to his relatives and friends for while it was generally known that he was ill and confined to his home for nearly a week before submitting to the operation, the gravity of his condition was not realized. After coming to Rock Springs as a member of the engineering staff of the Union Pacific Coal company on August 27, 1919, “Murph” as he was affectionately known, became one of the best known and most popular young men of the community. Despite his natural modest and retiring nature, his talents soon became known and were called upon for services. To these solicitations he responded cheerfully and ably. In December, 1922, he was married to Miss Jessie Guernsey, of Cheyenne. The happy couple entered into the social life of Rock Springs and made hosts of friends who hold them in the highest esteem. Mrs. Murphy survives her husband and received the sincere sympathies of all who know her. The decedent was born October 17, 1892 in Sioux City, Iowa. Later he moved to Montreal, Canada, where he grew to manhood and received his education. After completing an architect’s course, he studied art and portraiture in a private school under the tuition of an outstanding French artist of lower Canada. His talent and culture as an artist became known through the excellent studies found in his home and the many drawings and illustrations which were published in the Union Pacific Employee’s magazine. Besides his wife there is left to mourn him a mother, Mrs. H.H. Murphy and a sister, Mrs. L.A. Darey, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, another sister, Mrs. W.H. Kleinke of Honolulu and a brother, Allan Murphy of Saulte St. Marie, Michigan. Funeral services were held at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Holy Communion, the same church in which he was married. Reverend R.E. Abraham conducted the Episcopal service. Tennyson’s “Crossing The Bar,” the decedent’s favorite poem, was impressively sung by Miss Grace Johnston. Following the service the cortege was escorted to the depot by members of the American Legion and placed aboard train No. 18 for shipment to Cheyenne. Interment was made in Lakeview cemetery of Cheyenne Wednesday with military honors accorded by the Cheyenne post of the American Legion. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 29, 1927 WOMAN HELD ON MURDER CHARGE Mrs. James D. Shannon Given Preliminary Hearing Charged with taking the life of her husband, Mrs. James D. Shannon was given a preliminary hearing before Judge John Highley at the City Hall of this city Monday. The defense offered no evidence at the hearing and the woman was bound over to district court for trial in November. No bond being acceptable with the charge of murder in the first degree, Mrs. Shannon was returned to the county jail at Green River where she had been since her arrest on June 8. The case has incited as much public interest as any murder trial ever to appear on the dockets of Sweetwater county. Both the principals were widely known and hundreds are interested in the outcome of the trial through friendship for Mrs. Shannon or her dead husband. Others are concerned because of the complicity of evidence. It will be remembered that following Shannon’s death in his boarding house at Dines on May 11, a coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of suicide at the inquest. Shannon was found dead with a bullet in his chest. Mrs. Shannon was found in the same room with a bullet wound in her left arm and declared her husband had shot her before turning the gun on himself. At the preliminary Monday the State called Mrs. Gwendolin Miller, of Dines, who testified to finding a gun concealed in a basket of dishes in the Shannon boarding house. The gun, a .38 calibre revolver, was exhibited as Shannon’s gun and alleged to be the one with which the fatal bullet was fired. A bullet extracted from a morris chair in Shannon’s apartment was also exhibited. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Jul 29, 1927 FALL FROM CRADLE FATAL TO INFANT Residents of the Fontenelle region were shocked Friday evening when it became known that the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Twichel was the victim of a fatal accident. Death resulted from the little one falling from its baby carriage. Funeral services were held at Big Piney. The sympathy of the many friends of the family goes to the grief-stricken parents. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1927 Reliance All agree we have lost a gallant friend in the passing away of Miss Georgia Prosser. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 5, 1927 JAMES SPROWELL DIED ON MONDAY Death Due Complications Following Flu; Funeral Thursday James F. Sprowell of Rock Springs and Lionkol, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The announcement of his death was received with sadness by the many friends of the Sprowell families in this community. Decedent was of an oldtime Rock Springs family, his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sprowell, having come to the city in the days prior to the Chinese Riot of 1885. At the time of Mr. Sprowell’s illness, which terminated in his death and for three years prior, he was night watchman for the Union Pacific Coal company at Lionkol. One month ago he suffered at attack of influenza, the complications of which caused his death. Leakage of the heart was the direct cause of death. For a week prior his condition was known to be serious. James Sprowell was born in England Nov. 10, 1880. He was the oldest of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. John Sprowell. In infancy he was brought by his parents to this country. For a short time they settled in Iowa but soon came to Rock Springs. Here he resided practically all his life with the exception of a few years that the family lived in Carbon, from which place they returned here 23 years ago. In 1919 he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Smith, a teacher in the Rock Springs district and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Soren S. Smith, at one time residents of Green River. To this union two children were born, who with his wife, survive. The children are James Jr., age four and one-half years and Bobby, 14 months old. He is also survived by six sisters and two brothers, one brother having preceded him in death. The sisters are Mrs. James LeMarr, Mrs. Celia O’Dell, Mrs. Maude Ace, Rock Springs; Mrs. J.A. Fletcher, Dines; Mrs. William May, Laramie, and Miss Hazel Sprowell, Rock Springs. The brothers are George and Earle Sprowell, both of this city. Funeral Yesterday The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Earle Sprowell residence, 710 Vermont Street, in charge of the Ace mortuary. Mr. Sprowell was of the Episcopalian faith and Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, read the ritualistic service for the dead. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. The services were largely attended by the many friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 DEATH FORMER RESIDENT Announcement of the death of Mrs. Jesse James at her home last Sunday in Dan Diego, Cal., has been received in Rock Springs. Mrs. James formerly lived in Rock Springs and before her marriage was Miss Jennie Brown. For several years, after her marriage, she resided in Superior. The family left his vicinity 12 years ago. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 Funeral For Early Day Resident Today The funeral of Mrs. Reese Howells, for many years a resident of Rock Springs, was held this afternoon from the home of her son-in-law, Herman Nelson, 740 Rhode Island Avenue, at two o’clock and from the Methodist Church at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Roy Burt officiating. Decedent was brought to Rock Springs early yesterday morning from Ferguson, Mo., where she passed away last Sunday at the home of a son, Owen Howells. Mrs. Howells’ death was sudden. On Saturday she received a visit from her granddaughter Mrs. Robert Hill of Green River, who is a daughter of Mr. Nelson of this city. Mrs. Hill and her family were on an auto trip through the middle west and stopped en route to Ferguson. At that time she was apparently in her customary health, although suffering slightly from rheumatism. Mrs. Hill has been located and arrived in time for the funeral this afternoon. The body was accompanied here by Owen Howeels. Five years ago Mrs. Howells left Rock Springs, after residing here for nearly forty years, to make her home with her son in Missouri. Before her marriage Mrs. Howells was Miss Rachael Francis. She was born in Ponty-Dores, Wales, 77 years ago. She is survived by two sons, John B. Howells, of Rock Springs and Owen Howells of Ferguson; also one brother, William Francis, who resides in Missouri. Four children preceded her in death. Among other relatives are several grandchildren, many of whom reside in Rock Springs. These are Mrs. James Harris, Mrs. Charles McDowell, Mrs. Clyde Crofts, Mrs. Binas Mitchel, Miss Elsie Nelson and William Nelson. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 TWO KILLED BY FALL OF ROCK Fred Melvki And Paul Bumas Dead; Two Injured Fred Melvki and Paul Bumas were instantly killed by a fall of rock in the Gunn-Quealy mine at Sweetwater, four miles south of this city, Wednesday morning at 8:00 o’clock, shortly after they had entered the mine for work. Lewis Westovich suffered a fractured foot and George Trahn a broken arm by the fall but none of the other 21 men working at the scene were injured except for minor bruises. Eighteen tons of rock were in the failing fragment which was 50 feet in length, 5 feet in width and 1 foot thick. The men were in the act of placing props under the loose roof at the time it fell. Officials say that the accident would not have occurred had the men been spared a few minutes more in which to complete their task of placing the supports. News of the tragedy was immediately flashed to Dr. J.H. Goodnough, camp surgeon in the absence of Dr. Oliver Chambers, who rushed to the scene about the time the ill fated men were extricated from the mass of fallen rock. Dr. E.S. Lauzer was also summoned and the two administered first aid treatment to the injured before sending them to the Wyoming General hospital. Neither Melvki nor Bumas were married men although both have relatives who are expected here for the funeral Sunday. Bumas had only worked in the mine since August 5. As the entire crew of 25 men were working in the immediate proximity of the falling roof, it seems miraculous that no more than two were killed and two injured. Jasper Walker, the mine foreman, was working with the men and was in the very center of the fragment. He was knocked into the clear by a small rock which fell just before the crash came and was uninjured except for a minor bruise. One of the workmen states that he found himself on top of the debris after the rock fell and like Mr. Walker he had suffered only a slight bruise. The belief is that he was knocked aside by a small preliminary fall and striking a pillar rebounded to the top of the pile of rock. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 FRANK MORGEN KILLED IN MINE Head And Body Crushed By Trip In Megeath Coal Mine Frank Morgen, aged 47 years, met a tragic death Wednesday in a Union Pacific Coal company mine at Winton. The unfortunate man is said to have been riding a loaded trip out of the mine when his head struck a rafter. He was knocked between the cars and badly crushed. The accident occurred at 3:50 p.m. and Roberts died at 10:30 p.m. in the Wyoming General hospital where he had been rushed immediately following the incident. Frank Roberts was born in Austria. He came to America and to the Rock Springs district 20 years ago and was widely known both in this city and the surrounding camps. He was married here in 1920 and is survived by his wife and three children, Rosie, 5, Fannie, 4, and Frank, 15 months. The family has a splendid home on Elias Avenue and owns considerable property in that neighborhood. He was a member of the S.M.P. Slavish lodge, members of which will assist with the funeral which will be held from the North Side Catholic church at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 Death Of Sylvia Gosar Sunday Last The death of Sylvia Gosar, fourteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gosar, 324 Pilot Butte Avenue, occurred last Sunday morning at the home of her parents. Sylvia had been ill and confined to her home for the last six weeks. Eleven years ago she was a victim of scarlet fever and since that time had not been strong. Each year she was unable to complete a full term of school because of her physical condition. She was born in Rock Springs. Besides her parents Sylvia left to mourn her early passing one brother and three sisters. These are John, Fannie, Elsie and Betty Jean; two brothers preceded her in death. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the North Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary and attended by the many friends of the Gosar families. Interment was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 Death Of Charles Moore On Tuesday The death of Charles B. Moore occurred at the family home, 217 M Street, Tuesday morning. Decedent had been ill for two months, suffering from sciatic rheumatism. The last month he had been confined to his home. Charlie Moore had been a barber at the S.R. Helms barber shop on Pilot Butte Avenue for 19 years. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Moore, now deceased, lived in the city for nearly 30 years. He was born in Bristol, Virginia, Nov. 8, 1872. He is survived by his wife, a son and a stepson. His son resides in Seattle, Wash. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the A.M.E. church on East Flat, attended by many friends. Rev. Grant Kirby officiated. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery, in charge of Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 12, 1927 Mother Of Seven Children Dead Mrs. Cecelia Gonzales, aged 39 years, died Monday at the Wyoming General hospital following an operation. She was the wife of Leopoldio Gonzales, an employee of the Union Pacific railway at Bitter Creek and the mother of 7 children, the oldest of whom is 9. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Rogan Mortuary parlors. --- Green River Star, Aug 12, 1927 LITTLE RAPLH KINGSBURY LAID TO REST Little Ralph Kingsbury, at the age of ten years, passed away in Salt Lake City on Friday, August 5th, following an illness of ten months with rheumatism and other complications. The little fellow was taken to Salt Lake by his mother about June 1st, and since that time everything has been done to save the little fellow’s life, but to no avail. He was laid to rest last Sunday in Provo, Utah, by the side of his father, who passed on several years ago. The little fellow is the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cottle, of this city, and it is made doubly sad owing to the fact that Mr. Cottle is also under the care of physicians in the L. D. S. Hospital in Salt Lake City suffering with blood poisoning. The sympathy of all is extended the family in their sad bereavement. --- Green River Star, Aug 12, 1927 MINE MISHAP ROCK SPRINGS KILLS TWO Two men were killed, two others injured and another unidentified man is missing, following the collapse on last Wednesday morning of the sandstone and other portions of the roof of the main entrance to the Gunn-Quealy coal mine at Sweetwater, four miles south of Rock Springs. The dead are Fred Milvke and Paul Vunas. The injured are Lewis Wesovith and George Trahum. A jury has been called to probe the accident. --- Green River Star, Aug 12, 1927 FORMER GREEN RIVER TEACHER DIESI IN COLORADO Word was received here early in the week that Miss Francis Spessard, who taught school here the first semester last year, had passed away in a sanitorium at Colorado Springs, Colo., last Thursday. The remains were sent to her home in Missouri, where they were laid to rest Saturday. --- Green River Star, Aug 12, 1927 Albert Guiterrez returned from New Mexico, where he was called owing to the death of his father. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 19, 1927 Rev. R.E. Abraham East; Mother’s Death Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal church of the Holy Communion, left Saturday evening for Chicago in response to a wire conveying the report of the death of his mother. From Chicago, Rev. Abraham and his brother, accompanied by other members of the Abraham family, left for their old home in Kentucky where interment took place. Rev. Mr. Abraham stated to a Rocket representative that he may remain in the east for several weeks, taking at this time his annual vacation. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 19, 1927 Death Mrs. Steve Rodzinak Friday The many friends of Mrs. Steve Rodzinak family, 217 Sherman street, were shocked Friday evening last upon learning of the death that evening of Mrs. Rodzinak. Three weeks ago Mrs. Rodzinak suffered an attack of influenza and her death resulted from the after effects of the dreaded disease. Decedent was well known here where she had resided the last twenty years. She was born in Austria and had she lived until next month would have been 40 years old. Upon first coming to America she located in New Jersey where she married. After the birth of her five oldest children she came to Rock Springs where she has resided continuously. She is survived by nine children, three having preceded her in death. They are Steve, Mary, Helen, Anna, Verna, John, Mike, Andy and George, all residing in or near Rock Springs. The funeral was held Sunday morning from the North Side Catholic church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, with interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by the many friends of the family and there was an abundance of flowers which spoke the esteem in which the decedent was held by those who knew her. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 19, 1927 Roy Pike, Superior, Killed In Mine Roy R. Pike of Superior was killed Friday last while at work in the Premier mine, Superior. Death was instantaneous when nearly three ton of coal fell. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary, this city. The minister of the Congregational church at Green River officiated. One sister, Mrs. Nellie Bentley of Denver, and two brothers, Floyd and Lloyd of La Junta, Colo., were in attendance. Deceased is survived by his wife, three stepchildren, father and mother and several brothers and sisters. Roy R. Pike was born in Aurora, Mo., Sept. 4, 1896. He was the second of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Pike, who now reside in Mulberry, Kan. In May, 1924, he was united in marriage to Mrs. S. Haynes in Butte, Mont. Deceased was World War veteran, serving in Co. E, 7th U.S. Infantry. He saw much active service overseas. --- Green River Star, Aug 19, 1927 PASSES AWAY IN OMAHA Word was received here Monday that Mr. W. B. Shelver had passed away in a hospital in Omaha. The Shelvers were former Green River residents and have many friends here who will regret to hear this sad news. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 LITTLE GIRL FROM MANILA DIES HERE Bebe Bernice Lamb, two and one-half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lamb, Manila, Utah, died at the city hospital Tuesday after an illness of six days, due to an acute intestinal condition. The body was taken from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to the family home at Manila on Wednesday where interment took place today. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 Death of Miss Davis Tuesday Miss Elizabeth Davis, 413 First Street, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday. Death resulted from toxic thyroid. Miss Davis was born and raised in Rock Springs and at the time of her death was 49 years old. She was the oldest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Davis, who, now deceased, were early settler of the city. When but a girl her mother passed away and she assumed the cares of the home which she continued for many years. Decedent leaves one sister, Mrs. Hannah Shockley, of Oregon City, Ore.; and three brothers, Edward, of Rock Springs; Thomas and Joseph of Superior; and Morgan of Kendall, Wyo. All are now in the city, arriving for the funeral tomorrow. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Saturday, afternoon, from the home, 412 First Street, at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist Church will officiate and interment will be in Mountain View cemetery in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 MRS. ANNA EVANS DIES FRIDAY LAST Death Was Sudden Following Paralytic Stroke Mrs. Oscar Evans of Rock Springs and Boulder, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Friday evening last at six o’clock. The immediate cause of death was a paralytic stroke which she suffered on Thursday evening, twelve hours before her death. The many friends of the Evans family in Rock Springs and the Boulder section received the report of her sudden death with a distinct shock. Mrs. Evans had for several years been in failing health but not to the extent that her condition was considered as greatly serious. On Thursday, the day she suffered the stroke, she appeared as usual, visiting with her friends and neighbors. A few hours after she was stricken she lapsed into unconsciousness from which she never rallied. With her at the time of her death were her husband and two sons, Oscar and William. The Evans family, although residents of Boulder, have lived in Rock Springs, 344 Walnut Street, for several years where their two sons attended and graduated from the city high school. Here they made many friends. Was Born In Missouri Anna Duss Evans was born in New Cambria, Mo., April 12, 1876. In December, 1902, she was married and in 1908 she and her husband with their children came to Boulder after residing for a short time in Des Moines, Iowa. Besides her husband and two sons she is survived by three sisters and one brother. These are Mrs. C.J. Lampe of New Cambria; Mrs. W.S. Hughes of Gainsville, Texas; Mrs. W.E. Howell of Hamilton, Mo., and L.E. Duss of New Cambria. Mr. and Mrs. Lampe and daughter, Alberta, and Mr. and Mrs. Hughes came to Rock Springs for the funeral. The funeral, largely attended, was held from the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Roy E. Burt officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 HERE FOR FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Lampe and daughter, Albert, of New Cambria, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Hughes of Gainsville, Texas, were called to Rock Springs the early part of the week on account of the death of Mrs. Oscar Evans of this city, a sister of Mrs. Lampe and Mrs. Hughes’. On Wednesday morning they left in company with Mr. Evans and sons, Oscar and William, for the Evans ranch near Boulder. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 DEATH REPORTED Report of the death of a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferras Johnson of Sturgis, S.D., formerly of Rock Springs, has been received here. The son was a young lad, presumably about 15 years old. Death was due to intestinal flu. Mr. Johnson was, until two years ago, in the employ of the Union Mercantile & Supply company here for several years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 Death of Leo Wing Poy Sunday Last Leo Wing Poy, a resident of the Chinese section of the city for 20 year died last Sunday morning following an illness which was due to an acute heart condition. He was 57 years old and is survived by a son who lives in Omaha and who came to Rock Springs the early part of the week upon learning of his father’s death. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Ace mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 Funeral of Superior Man This Afternoon The funeral of Walter Brody, well known South Superior man, is to be held this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Rogan mortuary with Rev. L.R. Hosford of the Congregational church officiating. Decedent died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday after entering the local institution on Monday. Mr. Brody was a native of Indiana and was 30 years of age. He had lived in Superior for a number of years and is survived by his widow, their two daughters and a son by a former marriage. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 3573. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 Death of William Polkinghorn Wed. William Polkinghorn, resident of Rock Springs for many years, died at the Wyoming General Hospital Wednesday morning, where he was taken five days before his death. Twenty-one years ago Mr. Polkinghorn first came to Rock Springs, leaving later for other locations, but returning here 12 years ago, and since remaining. He was born in England 53 years ago. He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter and several step-sons and step-daughters. Mr. Polkinghorn was in the employ of the New York Gas company, and while at work was stricken with a hemorrhage of the lungs, thought to be the result of over-lifting. He never rallied from the attack. The funeral, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, will be this afternoon at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. Joseph Overy, in the Number Two addition. Bishop J.B. Young will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Aug 26, 1927 REV. ABRAHAM RETURNS FROM MOTHER’S FUNERAL Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, returned Monday morning last from Chicago and Ashland, Ky., to which points he was called two weeks ago to attend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. Abraham died in Chicago and was taken to the old family home in Ashland for burial. An Ashland newspaper states, relative to her death: “Mrs. Abraham lived in Ashland a great many years and her husband, Joseph C. Abraham, died here and is buried in the Ashland cemetery. The Abrahams were among Ashland’s foremost citizens and the old friends of the family regret to learn of the mother’s death and many will make arrangements to attend Tuesday’s funeral services.” The funeral was held Tuesday, August 16th, from Calvary Episcopal Church, Ashland, Ky. --- Green River Star, Aug 26, 1927 BROTHER DIES IN ILLINOIS The sad intelligence has been receivedi n Green River that a brother of Mrs. L. S. Helmis, passed away in Eureka, Illinois, last Thursday. Mrs. Helms left as soon as she heard of her brother’s serious illness, but he had passed away before she reached his bedside. Dr. Robert Smith was a prominent practicing physician and surgeon of Eureka, and he was a graduate of the Washington University, of Topeka, Kansas. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the family lot at his boyhood home, Topeka, Kansas, last Monday. --- Green River Star, Aug 26, 1927 MOVED TO THE NEW CEMETERY Mr. and Mrs. David Shields of Ogden, Utah and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Shields of Pocatello, Idaho, were here this week looking after the removal of the remains of their father, mother and sisters from the old cemetery to the new Riverview cemetery. The sisters passed away in 1870, the father in 1886 and the mother in 1891. The elder Shields in the early days was a bridge tender at this point, and the family was well and favorably known to all old residents. A. M. Shields was born in Green River in 1874. They desire that the Star express their thanks for the kind acts of Marshal Mike Maher and others who were so kind and thoughtful during their stay in Green River on their sad errand. During their stay in town they visited with their old schoolmate, Charles Hammond, and family. --- Green River Star, Aug 26, 1927 DIES AT SHEEP CREEK RANCH WEDNESDAY Mrs. Ernest C. Crosby, of Manila, died at the Crosby ranch on Sheep Creek, Wednesday morning from blood poisoning following the still birth of a child. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Manila. Mrs. Crosby, whose maiden name was Delia Nielson, was 35 years of age, and is the mother of four children, Lottie, Alonzo, Ole and Eva. She is also survived by a brother, Ole, who lives at Cumberland and by a sister, Mrs. Dan Nelson, of Manila. A pitiful coincidence occurred when Mr. Crosby was here to get a casket and other materials for his wife’s funeral, William Riggs brought him in, and they here met C. P. Hale, a neighbor, who took the casket to Manila. All three of the men have lost their wives and within the last 15 months, and all three are left with families of young children. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Sep 1927 Fatal Accident at Winton A fatal accident occurred at Winton about 3:30 P.M., August 10, when Frank Morgan, a loader at No. 7 Mine, was crushed by a moving coal trip, succumbing to his injuries about 8 hours later. While the statements of the eye witnesses are somewhat indefinite, it appears that the deceased was undoubtedly riding a loaded trip up one of the panel planes. Either in attempting to get upon the trip, or while riding up the plane, a low place caused him to “roof” and he was dragged backwards across the loaded car and was so crushed between the roof and the top of the loaded coal car that he died a few hours later. As all who work around the mines know, the riding of trips in the mines, excepting of course those whose duties compel it, is a violation not only of the company rules but of every standard of common sense and safe practice. Notwithstanding rules and admonitions, there are many who persist in violating the regulations, employing every subterfuge to avoid being caught and risking their lives every time they attempt it. The present fatality has taught that in many instances our mine officials have been all too lenient and, in future violations, that it will be only a kindly act to the employes, to immediately sever their connection with the company. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 2, 1927 “BUFFALO JACK” CROSSES DIVIDE Uncle John Rife, Heroic Character Of Plains, Dies Near Craig Uncle John Rife, noted western figure and a resident of Sweetwater county for a quarter of a century, died at Juniper Springs, Colorado, Tuesday aged seventy-three years. His last birthday was Christmas. Decedent was a prominent figure throughout Wyoming, Utah and northwest Colorado since 187?, the year he immigrated with his brother, Ed Rife, from his birthplace at Hull’s Station, Ill. After he arrived at the real old west he became a range rider among the heroic characters of early cattle days; even before that, because he soon earned the title of “Buffalo Jack” by reason of his prowess in hunting the numerous bison of the Colorado plains. For the last twenty years Mr. Rife was employed as a range rider by the Rock Springs Grazing Association. He was a brother of Ed Rife, and also leaves a sister, Mrs. A.B. Hendricks of Detroit, Mich., who is unable to attend the funeral. However, her son, W.J. McKnight of Heyburn, Idaho, came to attend the services. The two brothers at distant points were unable to come. Services were held today at the Wildermuth mortuary. Burial was at Mt. View cemetery. A large number of old friends attended. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 2, 1927 JAMES MURPHY DIED SATURDAY Was Early Day Resident And Member Old Timers’ Assn. James Murphy, resident of Rock Springs for many years, died at the home of his son, John Murphy, 409 B Street, Saturday morning of last week shortly after two o’clock. Senility was the cause of death. He had been confined to the home for two months prior and for the last several weeks his death was expected momentarily. Three weeks ago his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lafferty, of Washington, D.C., arrived at his bedside in response to a report of his serious condition. Decedent was 82 years old. He came to Rock Springs August 5th, 1885 and since resided here. Upon his arrival he began employment with the Union Pacific Coal company, working for that company until he retired in 1910. He was a member of the Union Pacific Coal Company’s Old Timers Association which meets annually in Rock Springs. James Murphy lived in Rock Springs at the time of the Chinese riot and the event lingered long in his mind; during his last illness he related with a vivid memory many of the circumstances surrounding that event as well as recalling many of the good times of the early days of Rock Springs. He was a member of the South Side Roman Catholic Church, the services of which he attended. Or Irish Extraction Mr. Murphy was of Irish folk although born in Scotland to where he parents had migrated. He was born in 1845 and came to America in 1870, first settling in Youngstown, Ohio. Before leaving Ohio for the west he was married to Miss Mary McAllister. Six months after their arrival in Rock Springs with their two children, his wife died. The two children who are left are John Murphy, the son with whom he made his home here, and Mrs. Thomas Lafferty of Washington, D.C. One daughter, Ellen, preceded him in death. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from the South Side Catholic Church with interment, in charge of the Leo L. Wildermuth Funeral Home, in St. Joseph’s cemetery. There were many friends of the Murphy family in attendance, including official representatives of the Union Pacific Coal company. --- Green River Star, Sep 2, 1927 CARD OF THANKS I desire, through the columns of the Star, to express my heartfelt thanks to Green River friends for their kind acts during our father’s illness and death, and for the beautiful floral offerings. John Murphy, Mrs. Thomas Lafferty. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 9, 1927 Fall Of Coal Fatal To Miner The funeral of Barth Los of Superior, will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the South Side Roman Catholic Church, Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. Decedent died at the Wyoming General hospital here last Sunday following an accident which occurred Saturday afternoon in the E Mine, Superior, where Mr. Los worked. Falling coal struck the unfortunate man, causing internal injuries. He was 41 years old and was a native of Austria. He is survived by a wife and a daughter, who reside in Austria. Mr. Los had live din Superior for four years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Local No. 2616; Rock Springs Aerie No. 151, Fraternal Order of Eagles; and two Italian lodges of Superior. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 9, 1927 Report Of Death Former Resident Received Old timers of the city who remember Andrew Jensen, who was a resident of the city for several years prior to 1894, will be interest in the announcement of his death which was received by friends of the family during the week. Mr. Jensen died on August 16th at his home in Penn Yam, New York, according to a letter received from Mrs. Jensen. While residing in Rock Springs decedent was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 9, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT Baby Lusher, an infant born to Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Lusher, 620 D Street, Sunday morning and which died immediately following birth, was buried Sunday afternoon in Mountain View cemetery, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Short services were held at the grave. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 9, 1927 Well Known Reliance Woman Passes Away Mrs. Karolina Mottonen, wife of Matt Mottonen, of Reliance, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Friday afternoon last. She was 52 years old and leaves, besides her husband, four sons. She had been a patient at the local hospital for a week. The body was shipped from the Rogan mortuary Wednesday evening, accompanied by Mr. Mottonen and three of the sons, to Schofield, Utah, the former home of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 9, 1927 Resident Of City Many Years Dies Jacob Norback, resident of Rock Springs for 30 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital last Friday afternoon, after suffering for several days with an attack of pneumonia. Decedent was born in Finland 55 years ago. He is survived by two brothers and one sister who live in Minnesota. Mrs. Norback preceded him in death by three years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local No. 2309; also a member of the Union Pacific Coal company’s Old Timer’s Association. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Finn Church on Second Street, with Rev. Roy Burt of the Methodist church officiating and the Rogan mortuary in charge. Rev. Burt was assisted by John Kiviaho. During his 30 years of residence here Mr. Norback won the respect of the people of this community and was considered one of its substantial citizens. --- Green River Star, Sep 9, 1927 LOCAL MAN SUFFERS LOSS OF MOTHER S. G. Thornhill, member of the local town council, and popular railroad employee at this point, received the sad message last Wednesday evening that his mother, Mrs. W. N. Thornhill, has passed away at her home in Hubbard, Texas, after a long illness. Mr. Thornhill had been back to his childhood home several times to visit, man’s greatest and truest friend, his mother, when the end of her long life was hourly expected, and it makes it doubly hard for him, that after his many trips to her bedside, he was not present when she closed her eyes to the scenes of this life. Mrs. Thornhill was sixty-seven years of age, and her death was the first of a large family, and the blow to her husband and children will take time to eradicate the sorrow that her demise has brought. The Star joins in extending sympathy. --- Green River Star, Sep 9, 1927 ONLY CHILD IS TENDERLY LAID TO REST The sympathy of a host of friends is extended Mr. and Mrs. George M. Stephens, in the loss of their little two-year-old daughter, Betty Jean, for this little spark of life was the sunshine of the home, and radiated the lives of her parents with her gladsome laughter, which now is sadness and gloom by her passing. She was the only child, and truly proved the “Tie that binds,” and the lonely parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their lonely hour. The little one passed away Thursday noon of systemic stomach poisoning, after a short illness, and her abrupt departure from this life was a severe shock to the grief-stricken parents and relatives. The funeral was held this morning from the home with Rev. Malcolm Miller, of the local Congregational church, officiating, and the remains tenderly laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. N. K. Deputy, funeral director of the Green River Mercantile Co., conducted the funeral. --- Green River Star, Sep 9, 1927 CLARK BABY LAID TO REST The little baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Clark, Wednesday of last week, only remained to gladden the young parents hearts but a few days, it passing away on Friday. The little body was laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery on Sunday. The sympathy of the community is extended to the young parents. --- Green River Star, Sep 9, 1927 CARD OF THANKS Through the columns of the Star we desire to express our thanks to all who, in act and word, did much to lessen the grief that was ours in the passing of our little darling. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Clark. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 16, 1927 TOURIST EN ROUTE HOME DIED HERE Altitude Causes Death; Only Son On Way To This City Dr. J.A. Jefferis, aged 60 years, a retired U.S. Army veterinarian whose home is at Indianapolis, Ind., died yesterday afternoon at Spring Valley, not far from Lyman, in Uinta county, from heart failure, aggravated by the high altitude. Dr. Jefferis, with his wife, was en route to his home from California. While passing over the high divide, near Spring Valley, he alighted to adjust a tire, the exertion of which in the high altitude exhausted him and he fainted. Passing tourists assisted Mrs. Jefferis in her attempt to restore him, but Mr. Jefferis expired in a few minutes. The motorists then brought Mrs. Jefferis and the body to Rock Springs. The aged man was a member of the Masonic Lodge. An only son, residing at Indianapolis, was immediately notified and left at once for Rock Springs. After his arrival here the body will be shipped from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Indianapolis, accompanied by Mrs. Jefferis and the son. Meantime Coroner Frank P. Rogan of Sweetwater county will hold an official inquest for Uinta county. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 VISITING WITH RELATIVES; DIES HERE Jennie M. Mattingly, thirty-eight years of age, who had been visiting here from Littleton, Colorado, passed away last Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Kraft. Cause of death being given as heart trouble. The funeral was conducted at the local Catholic church Tuesday morning, Father H. Schillinger conducting the service, and the remains taken to Rock Springs and laid to rest in the Kraft family lot in the Rock Springs cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 WEEK OLD INFANT DIES WEDNESDAY The sympathy of the community is extended Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Johnson, in the loss of their seven-day-old infant, which passed away Wednesday night. The little one had not been in the best of health since birth, and its death was expected, however, the removal of this spark of life from the home brings a grief that only parents can understand. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with Rev. L. L. Perkins, of the local Episcopal church conducting the service, and the remains tenderly laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 THREE-YEAR OLD CHILD DIES SUNDAY The angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Miller last Sunday and took from their family circle their little three-year-old daughter, Betty. The little one had only been ill about forty-eight hours when the end came. The body was prepared for shipment by N. K. Deputy, of the Green River Mercantile Co., and was taken to Fullerton, Nebraska, for interment. The family has the sympathy of all in their sad hour. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 CARD OF THANKS We take this means to thank our many friends for their kindness, also beautiful floral offerings, during the loss of our little loved one, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Pitchford. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 MOTHER OF TWO LOCAL PEOPLE DIES IN Utah Mrs. A. L. Baddley, mother of Mrs. Ellis Donaldson and Ernest Baddley, of this city, passed away at the family home at Willard, Utah, following an illness of several months, being confined to her bed for more than a month prior to her death. Funeral services will be held in the Willard Chapel of the L. D. S. church Friday (Today), at 1 p.m. After which the remains will be taken to Salt Lake City for burial. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 Jay, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernal Nielsen, died at Provo the latter part of last week. He was buried at Ogden, Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen returned home Sunday. --- Green River Star, Sep 16, 1927 Mr. and Mrs. H. Bramwell left Sunday by auto for Evanston, where they attended the funeral of their nephew, Herman Wallace. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 23, 1927 Injuries Sustained In Mine Fatal To Miner Steve Brattis, 505 Center Street, died Tuesday morning at the Wyoming General hospital as a result of injuries he sustained a week prior to that time at work in the little Megeath mine here. He suffered internal injuries but the immediate cause of death was a fractured spine. Decedent was 38 years old and is survived by a wife, Athena Brattis, and two small children. He had lived in Rock Springs for several years. He was a native of Greece. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Greek Orthodox Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 23, 1927 Death Of Young Girl Yesterday Miss Mary Yardas, fifteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vinco Yardas of 918 Lowell Street, died at the family home Thursday noon. The Yardas family have lived in the city only two months. Mary had, for many months, been afflicted with cancer. Three months ago her arm was amputated in an effort to stop its spread, but this action brought about only temporary relief. Decedent was born in Pueblo, Colorado, and, besides her parents, leaves several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held from the North Side Roman Catholic Church Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock in charge of the Rogan mortuary and with Rev. Fr. Zaplotnik officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 23, 1927 Seven-Year-Old Girl Passed Away Monday Sadie Partington, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Partington, who reside on East Flat, died at the home of her parents Monday. It is said that death was due to an extreme attack of whooping cough. Sadie was born in Rock Springs and is survived by her parents, three sisters and one brother. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary with Rev. R. Emmet Abraham of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiating. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 23, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT An infant daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. George Soltis of Superior, was buried from the Rogan mortuary this week. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Sep 23, 1927 Laramie Girl Dies In Upper Country The death of Miss Mollie Pongren of Laramie, occurred last Friday afternoon in Pinedale while an attempt was being made to bring her to this city for medical treatment. Miss Pongren had, only a few days prior, accepted employment at the Gardiner ranch, near Daniel and shortly after arriving there was taken ill. Friday morning Mr. Gardiner, accompanied by Mrs. Rush, of Daniel, started with her for Rock Springs. The remains were brought to this city and on Saturday shipped from the Rogan mortuary to Laramie. Decedent was 16 years old and was a native of Sweden. Her father resides in Sweden but her mother has been dead for several years. She has an uncle, L.E. Cook, residing in Laramie and to whom the body was shipped. Nearly all her life she was in ill health. --- Green River Star, Sep 23, 1927 LONETREE PIONEER DIES HERE Yesterday morning at 11 o’clock Evan Molburn Bullock, a pioneer of Lonetree, Wyoming, passed away at the Tomahawk Hotel, following a severe illness of two weeks, the cause of death being given as stomach trouble. Mr. Bullock had been ailing for the past nine years, but the ailment had at no time seemed serious, and following a two week’s severe ailment, he had made up his mind to see a Denver specialist, and came to Green River Wednesday to take the train to that city. He was taken seriously ill in the local hospital, which resulted in his death as above stated. Mr. Bullock was a prominent stockman of the Lonetree country, and was born and raised in that locality, and was held in high esteem by all who enjoyed his acquaintance, his passing will be deeply mourned by a multitude of friends. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Tennie Moline Bullock, and seven children, to mourn his departure from this life, besides relatives and a host of friends. J. J. Bullock, grandfather of the deceased, was the first white man to locate in Lonetree, and the family is one of the oldest in that section of the country. The body was prepared for shipment by Undertaker N. K. Deputy, of the Green River Mercantile Co., and will be taken to Mountain View where services will be held Saturday and the remains laid to rest at Fort Bridger. This publication joins in extending the bereaved family sympathy. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Oct 1927 Jacob Norback, Member of Old Timers’ Association Jacob Norback, member of the Rock Springs unit of the Old Timers’ Association of The Union Pacific Coal Company, died at the Wyoming General Hospital on the evening of Friday, September 2, after an illness of only a very few days. Born in Finland fifty-five years ago, Mr. Norback came to America some thirty-five years ago, beginning his service with The Union Pacific Coal Company shortly afterward at old Carbon. He came to Rock Springs thirty years ago and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local No. 2309. Funeral services were held from the Finnish church on Sunday, September 4, when the Rev. R. Burt read the service of the Methodist-Episcopal church. Mrs. Norback preceded her husband to the Great Beyond some three years ago. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, who live in Minnesota, and to these, we who had associated with a splendid fellow worker and neighbor, offer our heartfelt sympathy in their loss. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Oct 1927 James Murphy Called Few indeed are the citizens of Rock Springs who will fail to miss the familiar figure, the friendly smile and cheerful “good morning” of Mr. James Murphy, octogenarian member of the Old Timers’ Association, who passed away at the home of his son, Mr. John Murphy, 409 B street, on Saturday, August 27. And few indeed of those who came in touch with this fine old pioneer and gentle old friend will fail to have been benefited by an acquaintance with him. Mr. Murphy was born in Crafthead, Scotland, December 7, 1845, and had he lived until his next birthday he would have been 82 years old. He came to America in 1869 and lived first at Youngstown, Ohio, where he was married to Miss Mary McAlister. Later they came to Rock Springs and lived through the stirring early days of a new tiny town in a new state with all the interest that centered around a large and important industry. Ms. Murphy died years ago, leaving Mr. Murphy to be both father and mother to his two children, both of whom were at his bedside when he died. They are John Murphy of Rock Springs and Mrs. Thomas Lafferty of Washington, D.C. Mr. Murphy was a devout member of the South Side Catholic church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father S.A. Welsh and interment took place at Mountain View cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Oct 1927 Superior The people of Superior were very much grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Carl Gerke, which occurred recently at Sandpoint, Idaho. Ms. Gerke was postmistress here for several years. She is survived by her husband who was a former employee of the Union Pacific Coal Company. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 7, 1927 Pneumonia Is Fatal To Child The death of the fifteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Larson which occurred at 3:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the family home has been received by friends of the Soren and Otto Larson families with distinct shock. The child, Walter Harland Larson, had been ill for two weeks suffering with flu-pneumonia. Walter was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Larson and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Soren Larson. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock from the family home on West Flat and from the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion at 2:30 o’clock, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector, will officiate. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 7, 1927 EARLY DAY RESIDENT OF BRIDGEPORT SECTION DIES The remains of Mrs. Mary Taylor of Bridgeport, Utah, south of Green River, were brought to Rock Springs Monday and shipped that evening from the Rogan Mortuary to Ainsworth, Nebr., for interment, accompanied by C.M. Taylor, a son. Mrs. Taylor was 83 years old and had lived in that section of the country for many years. She died Sunday at her home. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 7, 1927 Death Comes To Old Time Resident William McDonough, 72 years old, died at the Wyoming General hospital last Saturday evening. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the South Side Roman Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Decedent has lived in and around Rock Springs for many years, for the last two he trapped in the Black Buttes country. He first came to Rock Springs 40 years ago, stationed here shortly after the famous Chinese Riot of 1885 with Company A., 7th United States Infantry. After he was discharged from the army he chose to remain here which he did the remainder of his life. He is survived by one brother residing in Jersey City, N.J., and several sisters. He was a native of Ireland. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 7, 1927 Funeral Of Superior Child To Be Sunday The funeral of Ida Zamboni, 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zamboni of Superior, will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock form the South Side Roman Catholic Church. Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate. The child died at the family home in Superior Tuesday afternoon, pneumonia being the cause of death. Decedent leaves to mourn her early passing her father and mother and one brother. She had lived in Superior for two years, going there at that time with her parents. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery in charge of the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 7, 1927 FORMER ROCK SPRINGS WOMAN DIES IN HANNA The funeral of Mrs. Alice Cross, who died Tuesday at her home in Hanna, will be held Sunday afternoon, at two o’clock, from the Baptist church on M Street, in charge of the Ace mortuary. Mrs. Cross, until three months ago, resided for a number of years in Rock Springs where she was well known. Interment will be in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 7, 1927 RECEIVES DEATH REPORT Mrs. A.R. Wright, 212 Thomas, has received the report of death of her stepfather, J.R. Prime of Oxford, Nebr., which occurred last Friday evening. Mrs. Prime is well known in Rock Springs where she lived for several years and is better known and Mrs. M.E. Moffat, a former Rock Springs and Sweetwater county teacher. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 14, 1927 Funeral of Granger Man Here Wednesday The funeral of Thomas Thomas, well known resident of the Granger section, was held from the Rogan mortuary, this city, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, officiated. The services were attended by many friends and acquaintances in and around Granger. Decedent dropped dead in the Granger hotel, suffering an acute heart attack, last Sunday evening about 7:30 o’clock. Mr. Thomas, a native of South Wales, was 40 years old. He had lived in southwestern Wyoming where he was in the cattle business for a number of years. His ranching interests were north and west of Granger. He never married. One brother, Edward, was associated in the cattle business with him. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 21, 1927 DEATH OF MRS. MURRAY NOBLE Was Pioneer Woman Of This Community; Funeral Tomorrow The death of Mrs. Margaret Noble, which occurred at the Wyoming General hospital here Wednesday night, removed from this community one of its most highly respected pioneer women. Mrs. Noble had lived in Reliance and Rock Springs for 36 years. She had been in failing health for several months but her condition was not considered critical. The early part of the week she became worse and twenty hours before her death was rushed to the local hospital in an effort to save her life. It is said that death was due to a ruptured appendix. After reaching the hospital her condition would not permit an operation. Decedent was the wife of the late Murray Noble who died at the home in Reliance in September 1919. Shortly following his death Mrs. Noble came to Rock Springs to make her home. Mrs. Noble was born in Scotland in 1872. She was born and grew to womanhood in the same place, Nusselburth, Scotland, as did Mrs. Katherine Rennie, also of this city. These two well known Rock Springs women spent much of their lives together, both in Scotland and later in this country. At the time of Mrs. Noble’s marriage, which took place in Scotland, Mrs. Rennie was her bridesmaid. Mrs. Noble before her marriage was Miss Margaret Wood. Mrs. Noble is survived by one daughter, Miss Jane Noble, who is in the employment of the Union Pacific Coal company’s offices here. Funeral Tomorrow The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home, 516 Walnut Street, at two o’clock. Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 21, 1927 HUNTER FIRES FATAL BULLET Mrs. Ilmi Nousiainen Of Superior Meets A Tragic Death Standing but 36 feet from his victim, Frank Ausic whipped a 360 mm. rifle to his shoulder Sunday and sent a fatal bullet into the body of Mrs. Ilmi Nousiainen, whom he had mistaken for an antelope while hunting. The ill-fated woman was given first aid treatment by Ausic who with the help of his partner, Guido Sebastiani, carried the dying woman one mile to their automobile into which they placed her and hurried toward this city for medical aid. Near Point of Rocks, however, Mrs. Nousiainen died and the men decided to take her body to Superior instead of to Rock Springs. Upon arriving there they found Dr. R.H. Sanders who pronounced the woman dead. The coroner was then notified and Ausic reported the tragedy to Deputy Sheriff Bertagnolli, of Superior, who placed him under arrest. Hunting Antelope Facts of the case brought out in the coroner’s inquest Tuesday reveal that Mr. Nousiainen with his wife and son, Teenu, aged 9 years, left Superior Sunday morning at 7 o’clock for Steamboat Mountain. Upon arriving there in their automobile, Mr. Nousiainen proceeded to a nearby lake to hunt, leaving his wife and son at the camp they had made. Here they were playing in the sand together when the bullet sped to end their happiness. Sebastiani and Ausic testified that they had left Superior together at 10:30 p.m. Saturday; that they had made camp near Steamboat Mountain at 3 a.m. Sunday and had slept there until 6 o’clock when they ate some breakfast and left camp in search of antelope. Both were equipped with high powered rifles. Boy’s Premonition After they had been gone for several hours, Sebastiani shot. The sound of the shot was heard by Mrs. Nousiainen and her son, the former remarking that she hoped they would not be mistaken for antelope. The lad then urged his mother to take a position with him upon a stump so that they could be plainly distinguished, a request which was taken lightly and not observed. The Nousianen’s observed Ausic and Sebastiana approaching at 900 yards distance and at first thought them to be antelope but later discovered that they were men, Meemu, testified. It was at this time that the men got their first glimpse of the woman and child and began the pursuit which ended in the woman’s destruction. Upon seeing the moving objects, Ausic and his partner concealed themselves behind a brush covered ridge which they followed to a point opposite the place where they had first seen what they believed to be antelope. They then slowly and stealthily made their way to the top of the ridge, Ausic a little in advance, his rifle ready for action. The moment he gained a height which permitted him to look over the top of the ridge Ausic got a fleeting glance at the living object behind a bush and instantly he fired. There was a scream and Ausic came to the horrible realization that he had blundered. He was stunned and began to run in an aimless manner when he heard Meemu cry, “You have shot my mother. Please come to help me.” He then ran to the aid of the woman he had shot. Is Forgiven Ausic testified that upon reaching her he implored her to forgive him and that Mrs. Nousianen said she would, that she knew it was “just a mistake.” While Ausic was administering to the woman, Sebastiani attempted to start the Nousiainen automobile but the keys were gone and he could not do so. He then went for his own machine but could not get it started and began to return to the scene of the tragedy when he was met by Ausic. Together they got the car going and ran it to a point one mile distance from the scene, the closest they could get because of the sandy terrain. Taking blanket with them, they wrapped the living woman in it and carried her to their machine, leaving Meemu behind to tell his father of the tragedy when he returned to camp. Criminal Neglect The coroner’s jury, comprised of Gust Sturholm, foreman, Tom McQuillan and Mike Torezini found that Ilmi Nousianen met her death on the 16th day of October, 1927, as the result of a gunshot wound inflicted by Frank Ausic and that death was due “Soley to the culpable neglect and criminal carelessness of said Frank Ausic and while he was engaged in a criminal act.” Mrs. Nousiainen’s Life Mrs. Nousiainen was born in Finland March 30, 1896. In her childhood she came to the United States and for a number of years she has resided in South Superior. She was a sister of Sulo Laitinen of this city. She is survived by Mr. Nousiainen and son, Teemu and her parents who reside in Finland. Funeral Services Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Finn Hall at two o’clock, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. These were attended by the many friends of the Nousiainen family. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 21, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT Stanley Lavon Marsh, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marsh of Superior, died at birth at the Wyoming General hospital last Saturday evening. The body was shipped the following day from the Rogan Mortuary to Evanston, the former home of the parents, for interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 21, 1927 FRANK HADSELL, PIONEER OF WYOMING IS DEAD After clinging to life since last Friday, when attending physicians abandoned hope for his recovery following a relapse suffered on that day, Frank A. Hadsell, 74, warden of the state penitentiary at Rawlins since 1920, died at Cheyenne at the Memorial hospital at four o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Warden Hadsell had an emergency operation for appendicitis at Cheyenne on October 6, and until last Friday his condition had improved steadily. Mr. Hadsell was a pioneer sheepman of Wyoming and a well-known law officer of the state for many years. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 28, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT Baby Roe, the three-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Roe of this city, passed away at the Wyoming General hospital Monday. Brief burial services, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, were held that day. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 28, 1927 Mother of Local Man Passed Away Friday Mrs. Mary Jane Jackson, mother of Alfred Jackson of 431 B Street, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Friday evening last. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Decedent had been in Rock Springs less than two weeks prior to her death coming here at the time from Roundup, Mont., to make her home with her son. Her husband died and was buried in Roundup seven months to the very day of her death and burial. She was 68 years old and was a native of England, coming to his country in June 1911. She is survived by one son, two daughters and four grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. William Russell of Winton, and Mrs. Annie Thomas of this city. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday at 12:15 o’clock with Rev. S.D. Pyle officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, was in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Oct 28, 1927 Funeral of Dines Resident Sunday The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Oleffe of Dines will be held Sunday afternoon at the Wildermuth Funeral Home, Elk street, at 2 o’clock. Mrs. Oleffe died at her home in Dines Wednesday evening, death being due to septicemia. She was born in Boston, Mass., 27 years ago, and is survived by four children. The family has resided at Dines for the last year. Decedent was ill less than a week when her death occurred. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 GEORGE MURIE DIES HERE WEDNESDAY Following a complication of diseases, George Murie, father of Mrs. George Wilson, of this city, passed away at the home of his daughter at 5:30 o’clock Wednesday morning, following five months of serious illness, at the ripe old age of eighty-three years. The deceased was born Dec. 14th, 1884, in Scotland, coming to America in 1948, locating with his family in St. Louis, Missouri. Then years later moved to Nebraska, where he had made his home until 1923, since time making his home with his daughter. He came to Green River two years ago from Denver with his daughter, where he has made his home up to the time of his death, and where he and his good wife have made many friends during their residence here. He leaves to mourn his departure from this life, a wife, two daughters, and three sons, who have the sympathy of all in their hour of great sorrow. The remains were prepared for burial by Undertaker N. K. Deputy, of the Green River Mercantile Co., and taken on train No. 18 Wednesday evening to Columbus, Nebraska for interment. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson and Mrs. George Murie left Wednesday evening, on train No. 18, for Columbus, Nebraska, with the body of Mr. Murie where he will be laid to rest. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 Mrs. R. R. Gaston left Tuesday night for Laramie to attend the funeral of Jean Hansen, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hansen, who was accidentally shot the first of the week. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 Mrs. Chas. Lenhart and Mrs. Geo. Widdop left Wednesday morning for Rawlins to attend the funeral of John Mumm. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Craig were called to Colorado Springs, Colorado, Saturday, owing to the death of Mr. Craig’s mother. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 Former Western Division Superintendent Dies at Ogden Hubert Lloyd Bell, who was the first superintendent of the Western Division, with headquarters in Green River, when that division was established in July, 1917, died in Ogden, Utah, Tuesday. The Ogden Standard has the following account of his death: Hubert (Harry) Lloyd Bell, aged 65, superintendent of the Ogden Union Railway & Depot company, died Tuesday evening at 10:30 o’clock at the Dee Hospital. Mr. Bell was suddenly taken ill Saturday and was immediately taken to the hospital, but grew steadily worse. Mr. Bell was one of the best known officials in Ogden and western railroad circles. He had held the position of superintendent of the Ogden Union Railway & Depot company since 1919, having charge of the large yards and buildings. Born in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, December 6, 1862, Mr. Bell came to the United States 46 years ago and became associated with the railroad business. Upon coming to Ogden he became associated with the Oregon Short Line when the Southern Pacific took over the line to Sparks, Nev., formerly operated by the Oregon Short Line, he became assistant superintendent. Later he was appointed superintendent of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific. Surviving him are his widow, Frinda Scott Bell, and a son, Edwin L. Bell, both of Ogden. The Kirkendall mortuary had charge of the funeral arrangements. --- Green River Star, Oct 28, 1927 GUNSHOT WOUND FATAL TO FORMER GREEN RIVER BOY The following, taken from the Laramie Republican-Boomerang of October 24th, is of interest to some of the townspeople of Green River. The Hansens were residents of Green River some years ago. Mr. Hansen was express agent at this point at that time, and the little son was born here. The Hansen’s have the sympathy of their many Green River friends.—Ed. Jean Maxwell Hanson, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hanson, 1621 Rainbow avenue, died at 8:50 o’clock Sunday morning as a result of a random bullet which struck him down in a busy downtown street Saturday. The shot was fired when a small rifle which Edison Bouse, 13 years old, was examining in his rooms in the second story of the Midwest Barber shop, 114 Thornburg street, was accidentally discharged. Examination at the Ivinson hospital, where the wounded boy was taken at once, disclosed that the bullet had entered the left side, pierced the stomach, and lodged in the liver. It was extracted by surgeons that evening, but the shock proved too great for the boy’s vitality. Jean was born in Green River, Dec. 6, 1916, but had spent most of his life in Laramie. His father is agent at the Laramie office of the American Railway Express Company. His mother was with him when the tragedy occurred, and was at his side until the end. He was an only son, and the bereaved parents are receiving the most heartfelt sympathy of their friends. The funeral will be held form the Stryker Mortuary at 10:30 Wednesday forenoon, with services by the Rev. Walter L. French, pastor of the Methodist church. The interment will be in the city cemetery. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Nov 1927 Superior Ida Zamboni, sixteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zamboni, died at the family home on “C” Hill. Her death resulted from pneumonia. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 4, 1927 AINGE INFANT, LINWOOD PASSES AWAY HERE Ella May, the five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nile Ainge of Linwood, Utah, died at the hospital here last Monday. The body was shipped to the home at Linwood from the Rogan mortuary. The funeral and interment were Tuesday. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Nov 1927 Senator John Park of Rock Springs and Wyoming Anywhere in Wyoming, around the coal towns of the southwest, in the beauty spots of the north, at the State Capital, on the Laramie Plains—yes, and far beyond Wyoming, Senator John Park, genial and interesting Scot, is known, his opinions on State and Federal questions sought and listened to; his stories of early days, of travel, of ocean voyage and other companions, of the mines and mining men, are enjoyed. Senator Park is a Scot, was born in Lanarkshire but was brought up and educated in Ayrshire, only fifteen miles from the birthtown of “Bobby” Burns, which town he often visited as a boy. He came to the United States in 1879 and to Rock Springs in 1887. In the early 90’s when No. 1 Mine was one of the largest producers in the West, Mr. Park was employed as Mine Foreman. He still retains his interest in mining and mining problems. He has re-visited Scotland seven different times since coming to this country and says he never fails to enjoy the trip and the Old Lands. His last visit was six years ago when Great Britain was carrying evidences of the strain of the World War. Senator Park, like his old an valued friend, Mayor Bunning, holds an abiding confidence in the future of Rock Springs, the Park Hotel built by him a fair expression of what he thinks of the city. When civic betterments appear in the offing he is among the first to study, analyze, and when found desirable, endorse their acceptance. The West and Wyoming gained a good citizen when John Park left Scotia, and Mrs. Park is a good and gracious second to her husband in all forward looking work. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 4, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT Adam, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hudachko, 308 Sixth street, died at the family home yesterday, shortly after birth. Short services were held this morning at the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 4, 1927 Relative Local Man Killed in Accident Elliott Ray of Pueblo, Colo., son-in-law of Chris Juel of this city, died last Friday evening in Pueblo from injuries received that afternoon in an automobile wreck. Mr. Juel left immediately for Pueblo. Mr. Ray, according to the information available here, was en route from Pueblo to a nearby city Friday to attend a football game in company with four other young men. Their car was pulling up a grade, at the top of which a motorcycle was encountered. The rider of the motorcycle was unable to clear the road because of sand and in the attempt to avoid striking him the automobile swerved too near the side of the road causing the car to plunge over an embankment. Several occupants of the car were seriously injured but it is thought here that only the injuries sustained by Mr. Ray were fatal. Mr. Ray was married to Margaret Juel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Juel of Rock Springs and Ft. Collins, and granddaughter of Mrs. W.H. O’Donnell of this city, in June 1926. Besides his wife he is survived by a four months’ old son. His mother resides in California. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 4, 1927 DIED IN UTAH Report from Salt Lake City is that Miss Ardath Johnson, employed for the last six years as secretary to the district engineer of the Union Pacific at Green River, passed away at the home of her parents at Salt Lake Monday afternoon, from an illness that had lasted for several months. Decedent was born at Vernal, Utah, 26 years ago. --- Green River Star, Nov 4, 1927 CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all who were so kind during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, George Murie. Especially do we wish to thank all who sent such beautiful floral offerings. Ms. George Murie, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson. --- Green River Star, Nov 4, 1927 POPULAR YOUNG LADY CALLED BY DEATH Sorrow entered into the hearts of many in Green River, when on last Monday the sad news was received here that Miss Ardith Johnson, after an illness of many months, had passed away in Salt Lake City on that day. Miss Johnson had long been employed in the Union Pacific offices at this point, before her illness, which finally resulted in her death, and few, if any, made as many warm friends during her residence here. A cloud of sadness was cast over the offices in which she was so well known, as well as among the younger set of Green River. The funeral was held in Salt Lake City yesterday, and many from Green River were in attendance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 11, 1927 DEATH INFANT CHILD Short funeral services for the one day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Burns of Reliance, were held Tuesday morning at the Rogan Mortuary with burial in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The infant was born at the Wyoming General hospital Saturday and passed away Sunday afternoon. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 11, 1927 AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO NEGRO Richard Stallings of Superior Killed Tuesday Richard Stallings, 60, colored resident of Superior, was instantly killed Tuesday when the automobile in which he was riding careened into a ditch and overturned. The fatal accident occurred at 12:35 near Salt Wells on the Lincoln Highway west of this city while the ill-fated man was returning home from a visit here. His son was driving the car and there were three other occupants, two women and a child, none of whom was seriously injured. According to C.D. Smith of Salt Lake City, who saw the accident and rushed to Rock Springs to send assistance to the scene, the Stallings car was pulled into the center of the road to pass another car going in the same direction, and whirled back to the right side of the road when the driver saw the Smith machine approaching. The car skidded in the gravel and upset, pinning the elder Stallings beneath, when the driver attempted to get it back into the channel of traffic. Funeral services will be held Sunday next at 2 p.m. at the African Methodist church on M St., this city, Rev. Randolph and the Rogan mortuary will have charge of the services and burial. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 11, 1927 Death of Mrs. Massie at Superior Sunday Mrs. Issas Massie of Superior, died at her home last Sunday after an illness of several weeks. Death was due to pneumonia. She, with her family, had resided at Superior for several years. Mrs. Massie’s maiden name was Iva Myrtle Lemon and she was born in West Virginia July 4th, 1878. Besides her husband she is survived by their son, Harold Massie; two sons by a former marriage, Oliver Jefferson of Superior; and Frank Jefferson of Los Angeles; two brothers, Clyde Lemon of Tono, Wash., and John Lemon of Los Angeles; and four sisters, Mrs. J. Brirley and Mrs. Minnie Johnson of Enumelaw, Wash., Mrs. George Jones of Puyallup, Wash., and Mrs. Harry Wylam of Superior. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the community church at Superior with Rev. Mr. Callahan of the Episcopal Church officiating. The body was shipped from the Rogan mortuary Tuesday evening, accompanied by her son, Oliver Jefferson and her sister, Mrs. Wylam, to her former home at Enumelaw, Wash., for interment. --- Green River Star, Nov 11, 1927 A baby boy was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Delaney, Jr., at the Wyoming General Hospital, at Rock Springs. But the little one did not live, passing away almost as soon as born. The young parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 18, 1927 Death Dixon Man In Local Hospital The death of George W. Cutshaw of Dixon, Wyo., aged 48 years, occurred at the Wyoming General hospital here late last Sunday evening. Death resulted from peritonitis. The patient had been in the local institution but one day. The body was shipped Tuesday evening from the Wildermuth Funeral Home to Dixon, accompanied by Mrs. Cutshaw, for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 18, 1927 Resident of Farson Section Died Here John Nelson, well known farmer of the Farson section, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Monday, following an attack of appendicitis, however, death was due to an acute heart condition. Decedent had been in the local hospital for six days. Mr. Nelson was a native of Sweden, and had lived in the country north of Rock Springs for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Farson school house with Rev. S.D. Pyle of the First Baptist church of this city officiating. Interment, in charge of the Rogan Mortuary, was in the Eden Valley cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 18, 1927 JOHN CAPPOOSO DIED SUNDAY Sister Claims Death Due To Blow Dealt Him by Woman John Cappooso, 35, formerly a resident of this city, died Sunday in a Salt Lake hospital allegedly as the indirect result of a blow on the jaw dealt with a pickhandle here May 26. Mrs. Santa Piaia, who is accused of striking Cappooso and breaking his jaw, was bound over at the time to the district court for trial under bond of $500 when she failed to appear at the preliminary hearing for which she was arraigned. Mrs. Margaret Faccio, sister to Cappooso who accompanied the body from Salt Lake to this city for burial Wednesday, states that her brother was never well following the injury to his head and that the attending physician in Salt Lake reported that death was due to infection which probably resulted from the blow. Whether or not the charge of assault which now holds Mrs. Piaia will be changed to manslaughter is unknown. Prosecuting Attorney W.A. Muir says that relatives of the decedent have reported the matter to him but that he has received no official report from the physician or from Utah officials. John Cappooso was a native of Italy, but a naturalized citizen of the United States. He is survived by three children who live with relatives in Italy, and by two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Faccio of this city and Mrs. Mary Boreno of Diamondville. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Rogan mortuary. --- Green River Star, Nov 18, 1927 A.W. WOODRUFF KILLS SELF; DENVER A.W. Woodruff, 60 years of age, who for 18 years was general superintendent of the Union Pacific railroad with headquarters at Omaha, Nebraska, and some years ago superintendent of the Wyoming Division with headquarters at Green River, shot and killed himself in Denver yesterday. He has been recently engaged in the automobile finance business in Denver and ill health and financial worries were believed to have been his motive to commit suicide. Woodruff was found early Thursday morning by detectives who broke down the door of his bathroom. The proprietor of the hotel said Woodruff called her at 2:00 a.m., and asked her the time. He is believed to have shot himself immediately after that, but no one in the hotel heard the shot. Woodruff was the husband of the former Maude Milliken, divorced wife of William B. Milliken, prominent Denver citizen. The Woodruffs were married in May, 1927. Woodruff had divorced a French girl he wooed and won overseas during the World War. The dead man cut one of his fingers last May and blood poisoning developed and his arm became paralyzed. He then resigned the presidency of the Ajax Tire company in Denver because of his ill health. During the war he was one of the western railroaders sent to France and was cited for meritious service. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 25, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT A baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phillips of Granger, who passed away at the Wyoming General hospital here last Friday, shortly after birth, was shipped from the Rogan mortuary Saturday to Mountain View where interment took place. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 25, 1927 MINE ACCIDENT IS FATAL ABEL OJA Highly Respected Man Of City Met Death On Monday “An unavoidable accident” was the verdict of the coroner’s jury rendered Tuesday evening at Superior which investigated the death of Abel Oja, Rock Springs man who was killed last Monday, shortly after noon at the Rock Springs Fuel Company’s mine, better known as the Copenhagen mine, in Superior. Mr. Oja was working in the outside hoist house when he was crushed by the trip, the hoisting engineer claiming that it was impossible to see the up-coming trip due to the fact that the rope failed to coil correctly on the drum, piling it up and thus obstructing the view. Death was instantaneous. Abel Oja was a well known resident of Rock Springs and, formerly, of Superior. He had been in this community since 1909, coming here at that time from his native land, Finland, where he was born in 1870. He was a carpenter by trade. He was married to Miss Mary Lydunen in 1900 and with his wife and three children came to Rock Springs where the family became one of the highly respected families of the community. Decedent is survived by his wife and three sons, Eino, Walter and Arnie; one daughter preceded him in death. Walter is a member of the Rialto Orchestra of this city, and Arnie in the employ of The Rocket, and Eino is an employee of the Working Men’s Commercial in Superior. Funeral Yesterday The funeral was held yesterday from the Finn Church, attended by many of the friends and acquaintances of the Oja family who came to pay their last respects. Iver Hiibacka officiated, bringing a message of comfort to the grief-stricken family. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 25, 1927 Two Meet Death In Flooded Mine The body of John Poumakis of Cumberland, formerly of Rock Springs, was brought tot his city Wednesday for interment yesterday. The funeral was held from the Greek Catholic Church on Rainbow avenue, in charge of the Rogan mortuary yesterday afternoon. The decedent was a member of the Greek-American Brotherhood of this city. Poumakis was in the employ of the Union Pacific Coal company and was killed in a mine accident in which two lives were lost, which occurred at that company’s mine in Cumberland last Friday. He was born in Greece 34 years ago; he never married. The Kemmerer Gazette give the following account which resulted in the death of the former local man: “Two lives were snuffed out and another casualty narrowly averted Friday about 11 a.m., when a rush of water from one entry in Cumberland No. 1 mine washed into another, carrying away mine props, and letting tons of earth fall upon the ill-fated ones. “The victims were Peter Boam Jr., and John Poumakis. The injured one, Foreman John Campbell was caught in the avalanche, but is reported to be recovering at the L.C.M. hospital, Kemmerer. A fourth miner, a Finn, sensing the danger, ran ahead of the cavein and barley escaped. “Foreman Campbell with Assistant Foreman Boam and the two workmen were in the ninth entry and were drilling into the eighth entry, an abandoned one, to drain it of water, preparatory to getting an overhead air passage to facilitate circulation of air into the mine. Suddenly, without warning, the water forced a huge opening draining the eighth entry into the ninth. So great was the volume that it washed out the props and let the roof fall upon the men. “The plight of the men was discovered shortly afterward and heroic measures at once were undertaken to recover the bodies. It was not until 4 p.m. that the body of Poumakis was removed form under a huge boulder weighing many tons. Foreman Campbell was rushed to Kemmerer at once for treatment. Two other miners were slightly injured when the roof caved for considerable distance. “The body of John Poumakis was held at the Embree Mortuary, Kemmerer, until the arrival of his brother from California Tuesday, and today it was shipped to Rock Springs on No. 6, funeral services being held in that city this afternoon under the auspices of a lodge to which decedent belonged. Interment will be in the lodge plot in the Rock Springs cemetery. Decedent was single, and had worked in Cumberland for several years.” --- Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 25, 1927 DEATH OF MRS. JORDAN Mrs. Ismay Jordan, wife of J.L. Jordan, car inspector at Green River, passed away at her home Tuesday at 2 a.m. cancer being the cause of death. Decedent had been treated at the Rock Springs hospital, and left for her home a month ago, when it was ascertained that no hope could be offered. She is survived by her husband and two children. Services were held at the Green River L.D.S. church Wednesday afternoon, Bishop Manwaring being the speaker. The body was shipped to Ogden that night, where burial services will be held today. --- Green River Star, Nov 25, 1927 MRS. JORDAN PASSES AWAY HERE TUES. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jordan was visited Tuesday morning by the angel of death, and the home clouded in sorrow by the passing of the wife and mother, Mrs. Ismay Sophia Jordan. Mrs. Jordan had been ill for many months, and two months ago was taken tot the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs, where she was treated for a month, returning to her home here about am onth ago and since her return has been slowly giving way to the cause of her final passing, which is given as carcinoma of the colon. The Jordan family came to Green River a few years ago, where Mr. Jordan is employed by the railroad company as a car repairer, and the family have drawn about them many staunch friends who will be deeply grieved at the passing of this splendid woman, and the home is cast into deepest sorrow by the passing of a devoted wife and thoughtful, loving mother. Mrs. Jordan was at the forty-eighth milestone of her life, a life devoted to her family and church work, she being a member of the L. D. S. church, of which she was an earnest and sincere member. Funeral services were held at the local L. D. S. chapel Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, where very impressive services were given, and the remains which had been prepared for shipment by N. K. Deputy, of the Green River Mercantile Co., were taken to Ogden, Utah, on train NO. 25 the same evening, where additional services were held, and the mortal remains of a splendid neighbor, true wife and devoted mother were tenderly laid to rest by loving hands. Besides a host of friends, the deceased leaves to mourn her departure from this life a heartbroken husband, and two daughters, who enjoy the sympathy of a host of friends. --- Green River Star, Nov 25, 1927 Rock Springs Miner Crushed by Engine Abel Oja, 55, a Finn, was instantly killed at Superior last Monday afternoon while employed on a rope spicing job in a hoisting engine outside the Rock Springs Fuel company’s mine. Through a mistake in signals, a train of cars proceeded too far and ran into the special workmen. Oja could not escape in time and was pinned between the end car and a projection. Oja was married and the father of seven children. --- Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Dec 1927 Death of Mrs. Margaret Noble, Rock Springs’ Pioneer, A Sad Blow The death of Mrs. Margaret Noble, widow of Murray Noble, for years the piper for the district and at whose home in the early days of Rock Springs, the Scottish people—yes, and those were not Scottish—used to gather for their fun, and for sympathy too, came as a shock to the many friends of this fine pioneer who had never failed of a cheery word wherever she’d gone in the thirty-four years of her residence in Wyoming. Mrs. Noble was born at Musselburg, just outside of Edinburg, Scotland, where she grew up and where she was married to Mr. Murray Noble on June 3rd, 1892, in the United Free Church of Scotland, of which they were both members. In October, 1893, the Nobles came to the United States and to Rock Springs in which district they made their home during all the years that have intervened, except for a trip back to the Old Land in 1900 when Mrs. Noble again visited the old scenes and old friends. Many a prominent business man of the Rock Springs of today will remember with pleasure happy hours spent at the Noble home, in the early days. It is interesting to know that Mrs. Noble’s aged mother still lives at the old home in Scotland. She had no relatives in America except distant cousins, but Mr. James Noble, well-known Scottish piper and a brother of Mr. Noble, has made his home with the deceased and her only daughter, Miss Jane, to whom in her sad bereavement, the loss of a loved mother, with whom circumstances had drawn an even closer than ordinary bond, the sympathy of the district goes out. Reverend S.D. Pyle officiated at a funeral service which called to Rock Springs old and more recent friends to pay tribute to the memory of the clear-eyed womanliness and cheeriness of one of the district’s most loved pioneers. Flowers from far and near came with messages of sympathy and for these Miss Jane Noble asks that we express her thanks here. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 2, 1927 Funeral of Superior Man Here Sunday Rudolph Rauzzi of South Superior, died Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rauzzi. Death was due to an after-flu condition. Decedent became critically ill on Thanksgiving day and slowly sank into unconsciousness which condition persisted until his death. Rudolph Rauzzi was born in Rock Springs 27 years ago. For several years he had lived in South Superior, to which city the family moved 19 years ago. He learned the butcher’s trade and was following that at the time of his illness which resulted in his death. He never married. Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Angelo Magagna of this city; Mrs. De Alton Skinner, Evanston; and Josie, who is yet at home. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Angelo Magagna home, 218 D Street, at 1:30 o’clock and from the South Side Roman Catholic Church at two o’clock. Rev. S.A. Welsh will officiate and the Rogan mortuary will be in charge. --- Green River Star, Dec 2, 1927 RETURNED FROM MOTHER’S FUNERAL E. T. Haggerty and wife, and A. Haggerty returned yesterday from the sad mission of attending their mother’s funeral which took place in Salt Lake City. The mother had reached the rope old age of seventy, and her passing followed an operation to prolong her life. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 9, 1927 DEATH CLAIMED MRS. JNO FRANCIS Was Resident of City 38 Years; Funeral Yesterday With the death of Mrs. John Francis Tuesday at her home here another of the city pioneer women passed away. For 38 years Mrs. Francis resided in Rock Springs where she was widely known and where she had many friends who received with regret the announcement of her death. Funeral services were held yesterday from the home on M Street with the Wildermuth mortuary in charge. Rev. Roy E. Burt, of the Methodist Church officiated. Many were in attendance and there were many flowers which bespoke of the esteem in which the decedent was held. Mrs. Francis had been ill for three weeks, suffering from complications following influenza. Mary Jane Francis was born in Wales in 1865 and her father’s name was William Leonard. She is survived by her husband and three children. Two of her children and Mrs. Pete Shinazy and Robert Francis, both of this city. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 9, 1927 Former Resident Killed by Auto Adolph Venta was killed in an automobile accident at Calexico, California Saturday night. The body was shipped to this city for burial. It is due to arrive today but definite arrangements for the funeral have not been made. The decedent was 28 years old. He lived most of his life in this city and is well known to hundreds of Rock Springs people. His two children, Raymond and Geraldine, aged 4 and 7 years respectively, live here with their grandmother, Mrs. Jean Signorelli. A brother to the ill fated young man lives in Denver but cannot be located by relatives. The details of the accident in which Venta was killed were not given to Roy Connor who received the message announcing the tragic death. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 9, 1927 Well-Known Eden Valley Man Dies The death of J.S. Sims, well known resident of the Eden valley section north of Rock Springs and a resident of this city for four years, died at the Wyoming General hospital here early last Saturday morning. The decedent had been ill for a month prior to his death. Mr. Sims came to Wyoming in 1908, settling at that time in the Eden valley near Farson, where he continued to live with the exception of four years which the family spent in Rock Springs, returning to their ranch home from here two years ago. He was born in Smicksburg, Pa., May 24th, 1865. He is survived by his wife and six children. The children are William and Lewis Sims, Mrs. Fred Meyer and Mrs. Jesse Engle, all of Farson; Clifford, who is attending the State University, Laramie; and Gertrude Sims of Salida, Colo. All were with him at the time of his death. The funeral was held from the family home at Farson Tuesday morning, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Rev. R. Emmet Abraham, rector of the Episcopal Church of Rock Springs, conducted the service. Interment was in the Eden valley cemetery. The services were largely attended by friends of the family. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 9, 1927 Death in Portland of “Mattie”; Long Time Resident Here The many people in Rock Springs who knew Mrs. Mattie Payne, known to many as just plain “Mattie”, will be interested in the announcement of her death which occurred in Portland, Oregon, on Thanksgiving Day. After residing for 25 years in Rock Springs she moved to Portland last June with her husband, taking with her at that time her 11 year old great-granddaughter, Audrey Wilson, with whom it was a familiar sight to see “Mattie” going to and from her work in the different parts of the city. She was well known in the colored section of Rock Springs and in other sections as well. From a Portland paper we learn that “Mrs. Payne passed away after suffering for many years with tuberculosis and leakage of the heart.” Mr. Payne, who is a dining car porter, was on his run at the time of her death but the always attentive companion, Audrey Wilson [line missing]. Funeral services were on the following Monday with interment in Portland. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 DEATH OF NEIL WISE TUESDAY Resided in Rock Springs For Nearly Half A Century Neil Wise, widely known resident of Rock Springs, where he had lived for 49 years, died at his home, 203 Logan street, Tuesday evening. Death was sudden, occurring after but a brief illness. Mr. Wise arose Tuesday morning apparently in his usual state of health. During the forenoon he removed the snow from the sidewalk in front of his home, but shortly afterward complained of a pain in his side. His condition gradually grew worse during the afternoon and in the evening he passed away. The day prior he walked uptown for his paper, as was his daily habit. Mr. Wise was a member of the Union Pacific Coal Company’s Old Timers’ Association, having entered the employ of that company in this city in 1879. He retired from active service in 1917. During his life of nearly half a century in Rock Springs, he served the city in many ways. At different times he served as chief of police, totaling approximately eight years in that office. Born in Scotland Neil Wise was born in Post Seaton, Parish of Trenant, County of Haddingtonshire, Scotland, March 17, 1849. Here he grew to young manhood, marrying Miss Elizabeth Riddle, at Newton Grange Scotland, 56 years ago. In 1879 Mr. and Mrs. Wise came to Rock Springs and have since resided here. He is survived by his widow and five children, all of whom are now in the city. The children are Mrs. H.J. Boice, Rock Springs; Mrs. J.A. Whelan, Cheyenne; Alex Wise, Ely, Nev.; J.A. Wise, Winton, and Mrs. G.R. King, Rock Springs. Two years ago a son, George N. Wise passed away here. Mr. Wise was a member of the Redmen of the World and Odd Fellows, and was one of the few surviving members of the Caledonian Club, a club of those of Scottish birth, residing in this city. Funeral Services Sunday The funeral, in charge of the Wildermuth Funeral Home, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, 203 Logan street. Rev. L.R. Hosford of the First Congregational Church, will officiate. The I.O.O.F. will conduct ritualistic services and interment will be in Mountain View. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 MRS. STURMAN DIED MONDAY Wife of Well Known Labor Head Passed Away Monday The death of Mrs. Mary Sturman, wife of Martin Sturman, vice president of the State Federation of Labor District No. 22, which occurred at the Wyoming General hospital Monday morning, came as a distinct shock to the friends and acquaintances of the well known family. Mrs. Sturman left an infant son, born six hours before her death. A weak heart condition is said to have been a contributing cause to her death. Mrs. Sturman was born in Poland in April, 1887. She was 40 years 8 months and 8 days old. The home of the Sturmans is at 701 Eight street. She was married to Martin Sturman in 1904, the ceremony taking place in this city. Besides her husband and the infant son, she is survived by eight children. Before her marriage she was miss Mary Novicki. The funeral, largely attended, was held at the home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Roy E. Burt of the Methodist church officiated. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, was in Mountain View cemetery. Decedent was a member of the Lady Maccabees and the Royal Neighbors. The latter organization conducted its ritualistic service for the dead at the funeral service. A brother of Mrs. Sturman, a Mr. Novicki, came from Nebraska, and was in attendance at the funeral. Mr. Sturman, husband of the decedent, is well known in labor circles of the Rock Springs district and the state. Besides his office of vice president of this district, he is recording secretary for Local 2174, secretary for the Cooks and Waiters Union No. 408, and a trustee of the Central Labor Union of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 Mrs. Wm. J. Rogan Died in Colorado Report of the death of Mrs. William J. Rogan, former resident of this city, which occurred Wednesday in Denver was received by relatives and friends here shortly after its occurrence. A brother-in-law of the decedent, Ed Rogan, left Wednesday evening for Denver, but Frank Rogan, another brother-in-law, was unable to make the trip, owing to illness of Mrs. Rogan. Decedent had been ill several weeks but her condition had not been considered serious. Mrs. Rogan, a native of New York, left Rock Springs for Rawlins 15 years ago, after residing in this city for several years. From Rawlins the family moved to Denver. She is survived by her husband, a son, Thomas, and a daughter, Catherine. She was married to William J. Rogan in 1901. Funeral services were held this morning at St. Catherine’s Catholic church, Denver. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 Funeral of Adolph Venta Held Sunday The funeral of Adolph Venta, former Rock Springs boy, was held at the South Side Catholic church Sunday afternoon. The body arrived early that morning from Calixico, Cal., where death occurred last week, and was received by the Rogan mortuary. Decedent is survived by two children, a son and a daughter, who reside here. Mr. Venta left this city four years ago. He was 29 years old. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 SENTENCED TO 90 DAYS; DIES Jack Shegas’ Heart Failed After a Hearing Four hours after he was sentenced to serve 90 days in the county jail for violation of the liquor laws, Jack Shegas dropped dead in his cell in Green River Monday. Shegas suffered from heart trouble, but felt well the day he appeared before Judge V.J. Tidball and pleaded guilty to the charge of which he was accused. “This is the second time I have sentenced you for violating the law, and I am giving you the second term in the county jail; I do not want to see you here again, and if I do, it will go much harder with you,” Judge Tidball admonished. As Shegas turned to leave the courtroom, he said: “Your honor, you will not see me here again, I promise you.” This was at 2:30 p.m. and he died a few minutes after 6 o’clock. Shegas was given medical attention Monday morning, when he said he was felling fine. Officials did not dream that he would die so shortly. The man, from the Burnt Fork district, was of Greek extraction. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 Ausic Faces Trial for Manslaughter The case of Frank Ausic, charged with involuntary manslaughter, will be held in District court at Green River next week. Ausic admitted before a coroner’s jury to have fired the bullet which resulted in the death of Mrs. Ilmi Nousiainen on Sunday, October 21. The jury held him guilty of criminal negligence and later Prosecuting Attorney Walter Muir brought the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Ausic. Ausic mistook Mrs. Nouisianen for an antelope and fired the fatal bullet at her from the distance of 36 feet. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 16, 1927 Burns Fatal to a Cumberland Child (Kemmerer Gazette) Little Stephen Hunter Jr., aged 2 years, of Cumberland, passed away at the L.C.M. hospital Thursday morning last at 4:10 o’clock, after hovering between life and death since October 31, from burns sustained when he fell into a tub of scalding water. The little fellow’s back, shoulders and legs were so badly scaled that all that medical science could do proved unavailing. Funeral services, largely attended, were held at the Cumberland Union Hall Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the L.D.S. church, following which interment was in the family plot at the Diamondville cemetery. --- Green River Star, Dec 16, 1927 THOS. SHEGAS DIES SUDDENLY Thomas Shegas, died suddenly Friday evening about 6 o’clock of a sudden attack of heart trouble. Mr. Shegas had been ailing for some time, but his condition was not considered serious, and his sudden demise was a severe shock to his many friends. The deceased was born in Greece about forty years ago, and he came to America when he was a small boy, and has since made this country his home. The remains were prepared for burial by Undertaker N. K. Deputy of the Green River Mercantile Co., and services held Tuesday afternoon from the local Episcopal church, with the Greek Orthodox minister of Rock Springs conducting the services. Many attended the last sad rites and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 23, 1927 AGAIN DEADLY GAS IS FATAL Five Called by Death Here During the Week Carbon monoxide gas again claimed a victim in this section Monday when Oberosler Ottavis, an Italian, was found dead in his garage at South Superior. Ottavis had gone into his garage to work on his car, closing the door tightly behind him. He was found two hours later and upon examination it was found that he had been overcome with monoxide gas. Decedent was 29 years old, was married and had two children residing in Italy. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the Rogan mortuary, at 2 o’clock. Ottavis was a member of Local No. 3573, Superior, and of the Societa Silvio Fellico Di Mutus, also of Superior. - JOHN DUGAS John Dugas, aged 61, dropped dead in the Lionkol mine Monday morning shortly after nine o’clock. An acute heart attack was the cause of death. Decedent had lived in and around Rock Springs for many years where he worked in the mines. He is survived by four children, Mrs. George Liska, this city; John Dugas, Los Angeles, who has arrived for the funeral; Ervin, Rock Springs; and Steve, South Superior. Mr. Dugas was a native of Hungary. The funeral was held Thursday morning from the North Side Catholic Church in charge of the Rogan mortuary. - DOROTHY YARDAS Dorothy, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vinco Yardas of 918 Lowell Street, died at the Wyoming General hospital Sunday following an appendectomy. Dorothy is survived by her father and mother and several brothers and sisters. She attended the Lowell School where she had many friends who received the report of her death with regret. The funeral was held Wednesday from the North Side Roman Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. - JOE VIGLIOTTI Joe Vigliotti, aged 64 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Friday. He had been ill and was in the hospital one week prior to his death. Decedent was a native of Italy and had lived in Rock Springs for several years, during which time he was employed in the local mines. He was a member of the Andreas Hofer Society. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the South Side Catholic Church, in charge of the Rogan mortuary. - PETER KOVACIC Peter Kovacic, en route from Beaver Dale, Pa., to Diamondville, Wyo., was found dead on the Union Pacific tracks three miles east of Cherokee, last Friday morning. Coroner Frank P. Rogan was called to the scene and returned that evening with the body. A brother of the dead man resides in Oakley, Wyoming, and he was notified of the accident and shortly afterwards arrived in Rock Springs. Short funeral services were held at the Rogan mortuary Tuesday afternoon. At the grave the Croatian Society of Rock Springs, which Society the decedent was a member in Beaver Dale, Pa., held services. It is presumed that Kovacic, who was 45 years old, was thrown from Union Pacific passenger train No. 19 Thursday evening and died shortly afterwards from injuries received in the fall. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 23, 1927 Teddy Nakaco Dies In Far-Away Japan Little Teddy Nakaco is dead. He passed into the land of Peter Pan December 1 in far-away Japan. Teddy, with his elder brother Billy and sister Irene were taken to the Orient last spring by Frank Nakaco, the father, to visit relatives. Mr. Nakaco returned in July but left the children there. Word came that Teddy was ill. And Mr. Nakaco left last Monday in a hurry to bring the children back to this country. He is to sail on the S.S. Lincoln today. And the letter bearing the sad news reached Mrs. Nakaco yesterday. She thereupon wired the captain of the ship to notify her husband. And Mrs. Nakaco, bereft and alone, sat in the lobby of her Commercial hotel last night in poignant grief—her baby boy who would be five years old January 1, was gone forever! The mother-love vented its grief in great tears as she sat with overflowing heart. Little Teddy sleeps under a little mound in romantic Japan in the midst of blossom time. He is not dead: he has merely returned to the fairyland of nymphs from whence he came—back to his former companions, ruled by Oberon. Mrs. Nakaco will have church service for the departed lad during the holidays. Mr. Nakaco will return in February with the remaining children. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 Death Of Henry Morris Sunday Henry Morris of Rock Springs and Superior, died at the Wyoming General hospital here Christmas night. Death was due to double pneumonia and the decedent had been ill but a few days. The family home of the Morrises is on J. Street. Mr. Morris, a native of Kansas, was 46 years old and had lived in this district for 18 months, a part of which time he worked in the Superior mines. He was a member of Local No. 904 of Superior. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Fay Barger and Miss Catherine Morris; and one son, James Morris, all of whom reside in Rock Springs. The funeral was held Thursday morning from the South Side Roman Catholic Church with Rev. S.A. Welsh officiating, followed by interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Many friends of the grief-stricken family, both from Rock Springs and Superior were in attendance. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 Pneumonia Is Fatal To A Little Child In the death of little Ella Rauzi which occurred at her home in Superior Christmas Eve pneumonia, always a dreaded malady in this high altitude, especially among children, claimed another child victim. Ella was the two and one-half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rauzi of Superior. The funeral is to be held Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock, from the South Side Roman Catholic Church. Rev. S. A. Welsh will officiate. Interment, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 Well Known Green River Valley Woman Dies Hospital Here Mrs. William Luce, well known resident of the Green River valley, died at the Wyoming General hospital here yesterday morning. Mrs. Luce was the mother of Miss Vivian Luce, who for three years was a student at the local hospital, from which she was graduated last spring. Mrs. Luce was brought to Rock Springs Christmas day from her ranch home near Big Piney. Early in the week she lapsed into unconsciousness from which she never rallied. When it became apparent that she would not recover members of her family were sent for, arriving several hours before her death. Decedent is survived by her husband, one daughter, Vivian, and two sons, Frank and Edwin. Frank resides in Fresno, California. The family expect to leave tomorrow morning for Big Piney where funeral services will be held and interment take place. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 Falling Coal Fatal To Dines Miner Andy Gazdik, miner at Dines, was instantly killed while at work in the Colony Coal company’s mine No. 8 there Wednesday. He was struck by falling coal. Gazdik was a Hungarian and 48 years old. He was unmarried and had two brothers, one residing at Hudson and the other at Dietz, Wyo. Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Rogan mortuary, have not been completed. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 INFANT SON LYMAN RESIDENTS DIES HERE Merrill, the 21 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Carter of Lyman, died at the Wyoming General hospital here last evening. Death was due to complications following intestinal flu. The family is returning with the body, today to Lyman where services will be held. -- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 CHRISTMAS ROW FATAL TO ONE Other Principal Has But A Few Hours To Live A. B. Abraham is dead and R. A. Samara lies in the Wyoming General hospital with a bullet in his head, begging guards to give him relief by taking his life. It is doubtful if he will live longer than 48 hours, hospital authorities report. Samara is alleged to have fired the fatal bullet at Abraham, his friend, and to have then turned the 38 caliber pistol upon himself. The tragedy occurred Sunday in the Zenith café. The two men entered together and ordered a meal. While they were waiting to be served Samara drew forth a bottle of moonshine and the two drank a Christmas toast. Then they talked in even tones and there was no indication of a quarrel between them until the pistol shots rang out and summoned patrons to the scene where the two men were lying prostrate in pools of blood. Both shot in the head. A woman giving the aliases of Edith Nowlan and Margaret Swanson is held as a material witness in the case. Jealousy over her is said to have precipitated the tragedy. Abraham and Samara were business partners engaged in peddling household wares from house to house. They had operated in this city and neighboring camps for some time but were not well known among business men. Police were notified and rushed to the scene immediately following the shooting. They took the two men directly to the hospital where Abraham died twenty-four hours later. Coroner Frank P. Rogan has held no inquest because of the probability of Samara dying, in which even none will be necessary. Samara is under police guard at the hospital. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 Sudden Death John Muzeck On Sunday John Muzeck died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anton Rudolph, 205 G Street, with whom he was making his home, Christmas night. Decedent was ill only a short time prior to his death. Jack Muzeck, as he was affectionately called, was born in Austria 71 years ago. He had resided in Rock Springs for nearly 20 years. The funeral was held from the North Side Roman Catholic Church Wednesday afternoon in charge of the Rogan mortuary. Father Zanotnick, priest of the North Side parish officiated. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 DEATH OF INFANT A baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook who was born here on Christmas day passed away the following day. Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Rogan mortuary. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 DEATH DAY OLD SON Steven, the day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Tadevich of Winton was buried from the Rogan mortuary Tuesday afternoon following short services. Interment was in St. Joseph’s. --- Rock Springs Rocket, Dec 30, 1927 Mohammedan Funeral To Be Held Here Today The funeral of Mostafa Abraham, an Armenian who was a victim of a shooting affair here Sunday night, is to be held this afternoon, at one o’clock from the Rogan mortuary. Abraham, who was a native of Lifta, Palestine, will have the last rites of the Mohammedan Church, to which faith he adhered. A priest of this faith is now in the city, coming from Denver, for the funeral. --- Green River Star, Dec 30, 1927 ONE MAN DEAD AND ANOTHER IN HOSPITAL As the result of a quarrel in the Zenith Café in Rock Springs on Christmas night, when two Serians got into a shooting scrape over a woman, Abe Abraham is dead, and the man who did the shooting is suffering from a wound in the head inflicted with suicidal intent. ---