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January 02, 1903
J. M. W. Moore received a telegram on Wednesday from Tempe announcing the birth of a ten-pound daughter to Mr. And Mrs. H. A. Overbeck.
In the divorce proceeding of M. H. Cain vs. Laura Cain, Judge Sloan this morning granted a decree in favor of plaintiff.
January 03, 1903
Shirley Balderson sprung a surprise on his friends yesterday by getting married. No one ever suspected that the microbes of matrimony had settled themselves on him. The fortunate and happy young lady implicated in the affair was Miss Jessie Pharr, recently of Los Angeles. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Leon O. Lewis at the parsonage of the West Prescott Church.
Miss Mary Ann Davis, mother of J. L. Davis of the Val Verde smelter, died on Thursday and was buried this afternoon from the residence of her son. 341 N. Mt. Venon [sic] avenue. Rev. A. M. Gibbons conducted the funeral. Mrs. Davis was a native of Massachusetts, and has resided with her son for the past three years.
January 05, 1903
Born, in Prescott, January 1, to Mr. And Mrs. J. Kearly, a daughter.
J. E. Jeffrey, an old printer and one who had seen better days, was yesterday sent to the Union Printers’ Home at Colorado Springs. Prescott Union No. 375 has been making preparations for some time for having Mr. Jeffrey admitted to the Home and the membership is deserving great credit for the success of their efforts.
January 06, 1903
D. J. Breed of Clintonville, Wisconsin, died January 1. Deceased was the father of E. E. Breed of Prescott.
The infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles McKinstry died yesterday. The infant was a grand daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Wallace.
In the divorce proceedings of Clara Wescott vs. Edward Westcott, in the district court today plaintiff was granted decree and the custody of her two children. The plaintiff in this case is only eighteen years old.
January 07, 1903
In the probate court today an order was entered confirming the sale of real estate in the estate of Murphy minors. The property consists of an undivided one-half interest in lot 5, block 21, City of Prescott. The purchaser was C. B. Linn.
January 08, 1903
Rev. R. T. Bennett went to Jerome on Tuesday, where in the afternoon he baptized Horatio George Abbott, the infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Courtney Minty … Yesterday morning, just before his departure for Prescott, he solemnized the marriage of Dr. Kaull to Miss Levinia Mary Hendey.
January 10, 1903
The funeral of the late Mrs. P. J. Farley took place this morning at 10 o’clock from the Catholic church and was attended by a large concourse of citizens.
R. A. Smith, administrator of the estate of Fred Grammont, deceased, has filed his final account together with a petition for distribution of the estate in the probate court.
MERCY HOSPITAL ADDITION-Work Nearing completion of This Magnificent Institution. The addition to the Sisters hospital in West Prescott is nearing completion and the structure presents a very imposing appearance. The addition is 50X65 feet, just the size of the original thus doubling the capacity of the institution. It contains fifteen wards, a bath room and on surgical room. …
A.F. Mulvenon has returned from a visit to his parents at Leavenworth, Kansas. While there his sister, Mollie Mulvenon died after a brief illness.
January 12, 1903
KILLED AT CARDS-Trouble Between Mexicans at Weaver Over Games Results in Murder … ..The man killed was Jose Venezuela, and the man who did the killing was Pedro Arnenez. The scene of the tragedy was the Blue Front saloon.
January 13, 1903
Born, Jan 12, to Mr. And Mrs. Ray Hill, a daughter.
January 23, 1903
Jesse F. Scott, who committed suicide on Wednesday was buried this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of S. A. Logan.
Mr. And Mrs. P. Mohn of Phenix ,[sic] are rejoicing over the birth of a son. Mr. Mohn is senior member of the firm of P. Mohn & Co., undertakers, Prescott.
The funeral of the late William Sachs took place this morning at 11 o’clock.
January 27, 1903
Chin Wing, a Chinese laborer and cook aged about 50 years, who died on Sunday night was buried yesterday afternoon.
Charles Reed and his bride, nee Miss Hartman, returned this morning from Phenix, [sic] where they have been for the past few weeks.
January 28, 1903 John Winkler, formerly of Jerome, died recently at Naco, of pneumonia. His wife was in Jerome at the time of his death. Pete O’Neill, a well known miner, who was taken to the county hospital a week or two ago, suffering from dropsy, was taken to Phenix [sic] last night, in hope that the change might prove beneficial to him. A telegram received today announced his death there this morning.
January 29, 1903 On account of the death of Mrs. Dillon, mother of J. P. Dillon, the exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elks, the special meeting of that lodge called for last night adjourned without transacting any business. County Recorder P. J. Farley is visiting in Phoenix [sic] today where he is in consultation with all the county recorders of the territory. It is said they will attempt to get a bill through the present legislature to make the recorder’s office a fee office instead of salary as at present.
R. D. French received the sad intelligence yesterday that his brother M. P. French had died in San Bernardino on Tuesday night about 10 o’clock. Deceased was 36 years old and leaves a wife and two small children. The funeral took place in San Bernardino today. His father who left here on Monday arrived at his bed side a few hours before his death.
Word was sent in from Huron early this morning stating that a Mrs. Avery had died there last night. Undertaker Logan sent a casket out by this morning’s train and the body was brought into Prescott this afternoon for burial.
January 30, 1903 C. P. Wingfield and family and A. L. Blankenship came in from Huron last evening to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Avery, who died there recently. Deceased was very popular in the community and the funeral party which accompanied the remains consisted of fifteen person from Huron.
January 31, 1903 HELD FOR MURDER-The Slayer of Martin Reynolds Has Preliminary Examination and Held to Grand Jury … The dead man was a miner by occupation and was a member of the Walker Miner’s union although it is stated that of late he has not followed this vocation but has devoted his time to gambling … Reynolds was a single man and had no relatives in this section of country, so far as known … His funeral was held in Prescott today at 2 o’clock under the auspices of the order Eagles lodge, a large number of the order being in attendance … Mrs. Julia Murphy filed her final statement as guardian of the minor Murphy children, today, with the probate court. C. S. Thompson of Jerome today filed his final statement of account at administrator in the estate of Thos. Dwyer deceased and was discharged. Mrs. Rose Martin, administratrix of the estate of Charles Martin, deceased filed her final settlement of the affairs of the estate today with Probate Judge Hicks and was released from further duties.
February 02, 1903 Montgomery W. Berry and Miss Ida Blackburn, both of Prescott, were married on the afternoon, of Sunday, February 1, at 249 South Montzema [sic] street, by Rev. E. B. Taft. Only relatives and a few intimate friends of the couple were present.
February 06, 1903
Charles S. Smith met his death at the White Cloud mine Monday and was buried Tuesday. A corner’s jury found that Mr. Smith’s death was accidental. With his partner, Mr. Quinland, he was putting timbers in the shaft of the mine thirty feet from the bottom, and in some manner lost his footing and fell. He was instantly killed. The deceased was exceeding popular with the people generally and appreciation of his many good qualities were shown by the large number of his fellow workers who paid tribute to him at the grave today. Another man has gone and married without taking the public into his confidence and so far as known without even giving his more intimate friends an intimation of his intentions. The man is H. E. Peeples the well known tailor, and the particular lady in the case is Miss Kathryn H. Cannon. They were married in Phenix, [sic] yesterday afternoon by Probate Judge Phillips. Mr. Peeples many friends will excuse him for his silence regarding his intentions in this matter and their congratulations will be none the less sincere and earnest, and in extending which the Journal-Miner desires to chronicle its wishes for happiness and prosperity of the couple. Two very estimable young people were united in marriage last night by Rev. T. F. Bennett. They were Miss Rogie Pratt, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W. S. Pratt, a very popular young lady and E. C. Averyt, an equally popular man at present city assessor and tax collector of Prescott. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride’s parents in East Prescott in the presence of only a small circle of relatives and friends of the couple. While the announcement of the marriage will come as a surprise to many there are none who will not wish the young couple all joy and happiness. Mr. Averty is building a residence in southeast Prescott, but for the present they have taken apartments at Hotel Burke, which they will occupy until its completion. The Journal-Miner joins in its congratulation and well wishes.
February 07, 1903 D. W. French has returned from California, where he had been called by the sickness and death of his son. The funeral of the late Frank Kuhne will take place tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon at 3 o’clock from the parlors of P. Mohn & Co. on Montezuma street. Mrs. Mary A. Alexander died in Phenix [sic] on Friday. She was the mother of Mrs. A. C. Baker and J. L. B. Alexander. She was 65 years old at the time of her death. The preliminary examination of J. T. Hinds on a charge of embezzlement was concluded today. The case was submitted without any testimony being presented by defendant and he was held under $1000 bonds to answer to the grand jury.
February 09, 1903 The Phenix [sic] Republican says it is now believed that Casimir Rodelas committed the recent murder at Octave and was also one of the Goddard murderers. He committed a murderous assault on a Mexican in Prescott some time since also. Born, in Prescott, Feb 7, to Mr. And Mrs. James R. Sias, a son.
A clerk in the constructing officer’s department at Whipple, named Ginton died yesterday at the Whipple hospital. He was about 70 years of age.
L. H. Witter, a millwright by trade, 76 years old, died on Saturday of consumption. He had been a resident of Prescott for about seven years. He was buried this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of P. Mohn & Co.
Martin O’Neill died last Saturday morning and was buried in the afternoon of the same day.
February 10, 1903 Patrick Bracken, who has been an employe [sic] of the S.F. P. and P. railroad for the past six or seven years was examined last evening by Probate Judge Hicks and committed to the asylum at Phenix (sic) to which institution he was taken by Deputy Sheriff Heisler last night. His case is a sad one for the poor fellow is sober industrious and seems to be perfectly rational on every subject except one, his delusion being that certain people in Prescott have been putting the witches on him, and they have tried to hypnotize him and put big bugs all over him and down his neck. He says these bugs crawl all over him and have a terrible smell that almost chokes him. He will pray for hours at a time for the bugs to leave and will build fires to smoke them off. He is perfectly harmless and molests no one, except with his hallucination. The funeral of the late Alfred Guiton took place at Whipple today. Guiton is survived by a wife, son and two daughters.
February 14, 1903
Sam Pemberton, who was convicted on a charge of killing a steer belonging to Mrs. Lee, in Mint valley, was fined $100 or 100 days in jail, by Justice Talbot.
C. S. Thompson of Jerome, has been discharged from the duties of admintatrator of the estate of Thos Dwyer, his final settlement having been approved by the probate court. The estate was divided between a brother and sister who reside in Ireland.
The funeral of J. Swartz was held from Logan’s undertaking parlors this afternoon at 2 o’clock and was attended by a large number of friends. The deceased was a man whose life was devoted to doing good deeds and bringing joy and comfort to all the hearts he could and consequently was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and three children, the oldest a daughter of 15 years and the youngest, a little baby girl of about two years.
February 21, 1903 Private Joseph Cunningham of the Eighteenth Infantry, died at Whipple yesterday from an overdose of opium or laudanum. It was a first reported to be a case of suicide by an official investigation resulted in the fact that it was taken by mistake. Cunningham had resided in this section for some time, enlisting at Whipple after the arrival of the troops there. He was married to a daughter of Mrs. Baner of Whipple. He was a member of Prescott lodge of Odd Fellows. He will be buried tomorrow by that order and with military honors.
February 23, 1903
A telegram was received from Los Angeles this morning announcing the death in that city of Mrs. A. S. Clough. Deceased accompanied her husband to Los Angeles some time since to secure the removal of a tumor, and her death occurred from the effect of the operation. Mr. Clough telegraphs that he will return to Prescott with her body on Wednesday night and while nothing has been said about the funeral, it will probably take place on the following day. Deceased was a very estimable woman and had resided in this vicinity for upwards of a quarter of a century during all of which time she was held in high esteem by all who know her. The sympathies of the community will go out to Mr. Clough in this the hour of his bereavement and affliction when the world looks its darkest.
February 24, 1903
W. T. Hutchison died last evening at his home in Wickenberg [sic] of a complication of diseases which at his advanced age could not be successfully treated. He was 71 years old and has been sick for several months, his liver and other internal organs being affected and there was some reason for believing that his trouble might be of a cancerous nature.
February 25, 1903
Mr. William Peet of 410 Sheldon street died this morning at 11 a.m. He leaves a wife, four brothers and a sister to mourn his loss. Funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o’clock from the Catholic church under the directions of P. Mohn & Co.
February 26, 1903
Jules Baumann celebrated his fiftieth birthday yesterday.
Joseph Boseman was killed at New River Tuesday by an accidental discharge of a shot gun. He was intoxicated at the time.
The pupils of Miss Campbells room at the public school were dismissed today owing to the receipt of a telegram by Miss Campbell announcing the death of her father, in Canada.
March 03, 1903
The funeral of the late Mrs. O. W. Tabor, who died yesterday afternoon at her residence in West Prescott will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30 o‘clock from the West Prescott Methodist church, south. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. Deceased was a most estimable young woman beloved by all who knew her. She was born twenty two years ago in Henderson, Missouri, where her parents still reside. She has a brother and sister residing at Lamar, Colorado, and to all of her relatives the announcement of her death will come as a severe shock as they were not advised of her sickness at all. Leslie Greer and Mrs. Pauline Thompson two of her former schoolmates came up from Phenix [sic] this morning on being advised of her death to attend the funeral. Mr. Tabor has a father and two brothers, whose grief over her untimely death is as poignant as that of the bereaved husband, as they loved her as a daughter and sister.
March 04, 1903
Mrs. Farrell, wife of J. H. Farrell, the well known mining superintendent of McCabe died yesterday afternoon after a protracted illness. She has been confined to her bed for the past five years and has been quite a sufferer. P. Mohn & Co. sent a casket out last night and the body was brought to their undertaking parlors in Prescott this morning. The funeral took place from the Catholic church this afternoon and was largely attended, a great many friends and acquaintances of the family coming in from McCabe to attend it.
March 05, 1903
A final accounting has been filed in the probate court by the executor of the estate of the late Mrs. E. B. Gage.
Richard B. Polsor and Mrs. Bettie Adams, both of Jerome, were married in that city yesterday by Rev. S. M. Fairfield.
George H. Hall and Miss Bertha E. Cliff, both residents of Beaver creek, were married Monday, Mar 2, at the home of the bride, Elder C. E. Gilbert officiating.
March 06, 1903
Mrs. W. S. Parker presented her husband with a fine 9 pound son at an early hour yesterday morning, thereby increasing his joys several thousand per cent. Mr. And Mrs. Parker now have a pair of bright eyed little people, a son and daughter, and are supremely happy, as they should be. Mrs. Parker and the boy are doing splendidly.
March 10, 1903
Born, March 8, at Poland, to Mr. And Mrs. H. D. Forrest, a daughter.
Fred A. Madrid, an employe [sic] of the Journal-Miner force, is the proud father of a new baby boy which his wife presented him this morning. Fred is a mighty good, steady printer, but he was afraid to trust himself with trying to do any printing today and is staying home and holding the baby. As he is also a life long republican he is determined to do his best to overcome the democratic majority in Arizona by the time we are a state.
March 11, 1903
The funeral of the late D. K. St. Clair took place this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, from the parlors of S. A. Logan and was attended by a very large number of friends of the deceased. The bereaved wife had the deep sympathy of a host of warm friends in Prescott.
Announcements are out of the marriage of Bernard A. Edgington and Miss Edna Belle Harris, in Jerome, on Saturday, March 7, 1903. The bride is a California lady and the groom is an employe [sic] of T. F. Miller and Co., of Jerome.
Mrs. David Connors, wife of Mr. David Connors of Jerome died this morning at the sisters of Mercy hospital at 11 a.m. She leaves a husband and baby boy, two sisters, and three brothers to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 a.m. from the Catholic church under the direction of P. Mohn & Co.
March 12, 1903
Frederick W. Dugas and Miss Gertrude H. Showers were married at the home of the groom’s mother, Mrs. M. Dugas, in Prescott last evening at 7:30 o’clock, by Rev. E. B. Taft. The groom is a well known stock man living about twenty miles beyond Mayer and the bride is a popular young Lady of Stoddard. They will remain in Prescott a few days when they will reside at Mr. Dugas’ ranch.
March 13, 1903
The funeral of the late Mrs. Dave Connor, of Jerome, took place this morning from the Catholic church and was largely attended, as Mrs. Conner had many friends in this city. Several people came over from Jerome last evening to be present and extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
March 14, 1903
About twelve or fifteen Jerome people, who had come over to Prescott to attend the funeral of Mrs. Conner, left home this morning. Among the party were: Mr. And Mrs. John Connelly, Mr. And Mrs. Dan Connor, Mr. And Mrs. J. F. Dwyer, Mr. And Mrs. Alex Lyons, Mrs. Jerry Harrington, Mrs. M. J. Bradley and children, Mrs. Katherine Shea, Mrs. I. P. Nihill, Denny Harrington, Tim Shea, Dennis Shea, and Dennis Cronin.
March 16, 1903
S. A Logan embalmed the remains of the late Mrs. Christina Shangles at Ash Fork yesterday, for shipment to Portland, Oregon, whence the family recently arrived.
Attorney C. W. Hicks received a letter yesterday from Jerome stating that Miss Hebr, sister of Mrs. Claud Thompson, had died there Friday and that the body would be shipped to her old home in Kentucky for burial. Miss Hebr came to Arizona a little over a year ago with Mrs. C. W. Hicks, and was a large, strong, healthy lady and her death was very unexpected and sudden. The letter did not state what the cause of death was.
March 20, 1903
Jack Collins, who has been sick for several weeks died this morning in a hack, while he was being-taken to the hospital for treatment. He has resided in Prescott for about eight years and was well known and liked. He was a native of England about fifty years ago. The funeral will take place from S. A. Logan’s undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock.
The funeral of the late J. Thom will take place tomorrow, Saturday, at 10 o’clock a.m. from the undertaking parlors of P. Mohn & Co. It will be conducted under the auspices of the Miners’ union.
Frank Jewett, a well known colored man, died at his home in Goose flat at 6 o’clock this morning. The remains were removed to P. Mohn & Co. undertaking parlors from which place the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Deceased was a professional small pox nurse and was the best that ever came to this section.
March 24, 1903
The last will and testament of Frank S. Kuchler, deceased was admitted to probate in the probate court here today, on the certified transcript of the will and the probate thereof, from the U. S. commissioner’s court at Nome, Alaska. The property consists of an interest in some lots in the town of Jerome and goes to his wife, who lives in San Francisco, and a daughter, Mrs. Nathorst, who resides at Mayer, Arizona. Mr. Kuchler died at Nome last summer.