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July 2, 1904
Joseph Goodwin and Miss Rachel Follett were married in this city yesterday by Rev. Molle.
S. M. Lowell and Joe Schueler, Grand Army veterans will leave for the Soldiers’ Home at Santa Monica Cal., today. Mr. Lowell expects to return to Prescott as soon as he sufficiently regains his health.
After having a talk with the board of supervisors, Mayor Burke yesterday instructed Chief of Police Prince to employ four men and more, if necessary, to corral the herd of stock which nightly browses on the plaza.
Probate Judge Hicks went out to Walker Thursday morning last, where at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Medd, he performed the ceremony which united in the bonds of matrimony Miss Mary Medd and E. H. Rose. A wedding supper followed the ceremony. Both are deservably popular young people.
Jul 4, 1904
Dr. Smith reports the birth last Friday morning, of a very fine boy to the wife of Henry Suder.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Maria Campus took place from Logan’s undertaking parlors yesterday.
A Mexican woman by the name of Garcia died in Jerome last Saturday as a result of burns received by her clothing becoming ignited as she stood by a stove.
Mrs. Maria Campas died at Crown King Saturday last at an advanced age. She leaves two daughters and a son. Her daughters Mrs. R. B. Boyle, and Mrs. Tinker, are residents of this county. The son resides in Mexico.
July 7, 1904
J. W. White, a stranger and an Elk, died yesterday at Mercy hospital of consumption. He had been cared for by the local lodge during his sickness here. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. today from Maus & Co.’s undertaking parlors. All Elks are requested to meet at their lodge room at 3 p.m. sharp to attend the funeral.
July 11, 1904
Friday night a girl called Sandy who lived at McCabe became disgusted with her life and took a fatal dose of morphine. Her condition was discovered, but too late to save her life and she died at 5 a.m. Her funeral took place the same day.
July 12, 1904
Married – In Prescott Jul 11, 1904 by Probate Judge Hicks, Le Roy Anderson of Prescott and Miss Marguerite Gale of Whipple Barracks. Mr. Anderson is of the law firm of Hawkins, Ross & Anderson, and is one of the brightest, ablest and most promising young attorneys in the territory. Miss Gale is a most accomplished lady, of charming personality, a leader in social circles, and very popular. The Courier extends its best wishes to the happy couple.
July 14, 1904
Mrs. Van Patten, an aged lady long a resident of the Verde, died there Monday and was buried in the Citizens’ cemetery yesterday from Logan’s undertaking parlors.
Michael Dougan, better known as Larry Dugan, aged 60 years died at Dewey yesterday. He was an old soldier and had resided in this section for about 30 years. He was a good man.
16 July 1904
The funeral of the late Mrs. J. H. Brown took place from the Congregational church yesterday.
18 July 1904
Frank M. Richards died at the Mercy hospital Saturday at 11 p.m. He was about 26 years old and had resided in this city for some years. He leaves a wife to mourn his death. He was employed at the railroad machine shops at the Prescott Depot. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. today from Logan’s undertaking parlors.
19 July 1904
Married – In Prescott, July 18 1904, by Probate Judge Hicks, Myron Genung and Mrs. Jennie Cunningham, both residents of this city. Mrs. Cunningham is a daughter of Mrs. Bowers, who resided at Fort Whipple.
Married – In Prescott, July 18, 1904, by Judge Hicks, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwick, in West Prescott, James H. Johnson and Mrs. Tillie Mills. Mrs. Mills is a highly respected and popular lady who comes from Congress Junction. Mr. Johnson is in business in Prescott and is well and favorably known all over Arizona having been in business at various points in the territory in years past. As the marriage took place upon the eighth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwick, the occasion was a doubly happy one and was properly celebrated.
Early yesterday morning the body of a man was found lying dead in the street near Fred Brecht’s blackmith shop. The body proved to be that of James Crossman, a recent arrival from New Mexico. It was evident that a hemorrhage of the lungs was the immediate cause of his death. A letter of recommendation found on his person showed that he was a pump man by occupation. A coroner’s jury called together by Justice Talbot brought in a verdict in accordance with the facts. Funeral was had yesterday afternoon from Logan’s undertaking parlors.
20 July 1904
The funeral of the late Frank Richards took place from Logan’s undertaking parlors Monday evening.
The funeral of the late Little Joey B. Gilmore took place yesterday from the Baptist church. The church was well filled with friends of the family. The services were conducted by Rev. Taft and Rev. Father Bennett. Beautiful floral offerings decorated the casket, some of them being offered by the printing fraternity of the city. Many friends and admirers of the departed little boy sorrowfully followed his remains to the burial ground.
21 July 1904
Born On Groom creek, July 20, 1904 to the wife of Peter Mackin, a son. The boy is reported to weigh 14 pounds.
Ex-Sheriff Ruffner is now running the Fashion Livery Stable, having purchased the entire equipment from J. H. Darrah.
23 July 1904
Guadeloupe Arrias, a Mexican well known here died at Mercy hospital yesterday.
W. M. Wolf, a miner died in this city yesterday. His funeral will take place today.
A woman named Ennis, a residence sic) of Granite street, who took poison last Sunday died at the Sister’s hospital yesterday. Her parents live at Weatherford, Texas and have been communicated with. The remains will be buried today from Logan’s undertaking parlors.
26 July 1904
The funeral of the late Chas Crocker took place from the family residence yesterday afternoon.
Death of W. G. Lee M. D. L. L. D. At 12:40 p.m. Monday, Dr. Lee passed away peacefully away at his home, 318 South Alarcon street after an illness of about two weeks. Dr. Lee was nearly eighty-nine years of age, and his last illness was a natural decline, until last Friday, when he was stricken with partial paralysis, remaining unconscious until his death. Deceased was a native of Ohio … The funeral will take place Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. from St. Luke’s church, under the auspices of Aztlan Lodge, F & A. M. of which fraternity he has been a member to nearly sixty years.
28 July 1904
Fred Van Patten died of consumption in this city yesterday morning. He was 23 years of age and a native of Steward, Ill. Undertaker Logan will ship the remains …
30 July, 1904
The funeral of the late Mrs. B. Eckert will take place today at ? from the Catholic church. ?nention was made of the death yesterday’s paper. Deceased was the wife of Henry Eckert and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. ?tt, old ime[sic] residents of this section. The death is peculiarly sad on as a baby boy only a few days old is left without a mother. Mr. and Mrs. Eckert had been married about a year.(Part of the paper is missing)
1 August 1904
Born – In Prescott, July 29, 1904, to the wife of Jos Daugherty, a son. Mother and child are reported getting along nicely.
The funeral of the late John Mars took place yesterday from the undertaking parlors of Maus & Co., burial was had in Citizens’ cemetery.
John Mars, aged 85 years, an old and respected citizen of Ague Fria valley, died at his home last Saturday. He was a pioneer resident and was engaged in the cattle business. George Robpeter came in Saturday to get a casket for the remains.
2 August 1904
Born – In Prescott, Saturday, Jun 30 to the wife of J. J. Walsh, a daughter.
3 August 1904
Married – In Prescott Aug. 1, 1904 by Probate Judge Hicks, Otto C. Johnson and Miss Josie Condron. The marriage took place at the Prescott House in the presence of a few friends. Miss Condron is a popular young lady of Walnut Grove and is a daughter of Mrs. Abbie Condron, a pioneer resident. The groom is a very worthy young mining man of the Crown King section. The Courier extends its best wishes to the happy couple.
6 August 1904
The funeral of the late Archie Anderson took place at 2 p.m. and was one of the most largely attended funerals in the history of the city; when the rear of the procession was at the southeast corner of the plaza its front had turned up the street by J. I. Gardner’s store. The casket containing the remains rested in the O. K. hose cart, which was drawn by members of the fire department. The hose cart was draped in mourning and the casket was covered with flowers. The procession was headed by the Eagles’ brass band. The pall bearers were from the A.O.U. W. The lady pall bearers were of the Fraternal Brotherhood. About thirty vehicles filled with sorrowing friends were in the procession. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church.
11 August 1904
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberts died yesterday.
The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberts will take place at 10 o’clock this morning from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Heisler. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
13 August 1904
Born – In Prescott, August 11, 1904, to the wife of C. T. Dunlap, a daughter.
15 August 1904
The final accounts of J. W. Wilson and Coles A. Bashford executors of the estate of Geo. R. Parker, deceased, were before the probate court Saturday for settlement and allowance. Executors were charged with having received in cash the sum of $7,107.72. They were credited with the sum of $2,246.48 paid out on account of debts of deceased, and debts, charges and expenses of administration, leaving balance cash on hand of $4,861.24 which said balance was distributed by the court as follows: To Mrs. Anna Parker, surviving, wife $500; to Mrs. J. F. Beppy, Mrs. B. C. Knapp, Mrs. Coles A. Bashford and Chas. L. Parker, daughters and son of deceased, the sum of $872,24.4 each; and to his grandchildren, surviving children of Frank G. Parker, deceased, seven in all, the sum of $872.24 4 share and share alike. In addition to the cash distribution there was distributed to Mrs. Anna Parker, the surviving wife, the homestead with personal property. (Dollar amounts copied at published in the newspaper)
16 August 1904
Born – In Prescott, Aug 14, 1904, to the wife of J. H. Oliphant, a daughter.
17 August 1904
Born – In Prescott, Aug 14 1904, to the wife of Jos .McSparran, a nine pound son.
Miss Inez Morrison, a popular young lady of this city and Dr. McDonnell, a young physician who has built up quite a practice in the Crown King section, were married a few days ago at Gallup, New Mexico by Father Demorest. Both young people have a lots [sic] of friends all over this section who wish them all manner of good wishes.
20 August 1904
Deputy Sheriff Nevins came over from Jerome yesterday. He says he shipped the remains of the late Frank L. Long to San Bernardino, where his father resides and is a man of means.
Married – In Prescott, Aug 17, 1904, McCoy K. Carey and Miss Anita Laziola. The ceremony was had at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Hiatt officiating. The couple have many friends herebouts who wish them all possible prosperity and happiness.
22 August 1904
Alex Moss, a miner who has been living at McCabe for several months, died last night at that camp. He was about 50 years of age.
Miss Jewell Walker, the fifteen-year-old daughter of T. J. Walker, died August 19 at Iron Springs, where she was spending the summer with relatives. The body was shipped to Phoenix. Her aunt died about 14 days ago at the same place.
Eugene A. Eagle of Prescott, and Miss Josephine Munson of Tempe, were married in this city on the 10th by Father Bennett. The young couple’s secret leeked [sic] out and now they are receiving the congratulations of a host of friends.
25 August 1904
Born – In Prescott, August 24, 1904, to the wife of Rupert Maxgut, a daughter. Weight, 12 pounds.
Edward Van Buren Hoes died in New York Aug. 5. Mr. and Mrs. Hoes formerly resided in this city.
The 10-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. DeLaney, died at 6 p.m. yesterday. The funeral will take place from the Catholic church at 4 p.m. today. H. Maus & Co. are funeral directors.
29 August 1904
The funeral of the late Sheldon A. Day took place from the Catholic church last Saturday morning and was largely attended.
The remains of the little Helen Campbell were buried from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co. Saturday morning last. Rev. Tolle conducted the services.
3 September 1904
Fred Garcia, a Mexican lad of 13 years, who died in this city Sept. 1, of stomach trouble, was buried from the Catholic church yesterday.
7 September 1904
DIED – In Prescott Sept. 6 1904, at the Mercy hospital, Mrs. Edward Peltzel, aged 43 years. Tuberculosis was the fatal malady. She leaves a husband and son, both residents of this city and a non-resident daughter. Mrs. Peltzel was a very estimable woman who made friends of all whom she met. The family came here from Michigan about a year ago. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
10 September 1904
Wm. Foggerson died yesterday at 17 North Montezuma street of tuberculosis. The funeral will be held today from Maus & Co.’s undertaking parlors, and it is very likely the body will be shipped to Everett, Washington.
12 September 1904
Born – In Prescott, Sept., 1904 to the wife of W. H. Love, a fine, large democratic son.
The funeral of the late Mrs. A. J. Berry took place from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co. last Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
The remains of Wm Foggerson who died in this city Friday, were yesterday shipped by Maus & Co. undertakers, to his relatives at Everett, Washington.
The information regarding the killing of Justice Reynolds at Crown King last Friday night are still not full as desirable. Justice Talbot, who accompanied Sheriff Roberts and deputies out there, has returned. He says it was difficult to get testimony, bit it was brought out that Andres Bustamente shot Reynolds in a saloon; that he fired three shots, only one of which took effect – going through the heart and lodging in his back. Justice Talbot cut the bullet out and has it in his possession. After being shot Reynolds staggered out into the open air and fell dead. Bustamente then sauntered into another saloon, took a drink and when asked what the shooting was, replied that he has fired his pistol in the air. But he quickly left and has not been seen since. Bustamente is said to have a bad reputation and the Mexicans throughout that section are said to be afraid of him. The cause of the killing or what prompted it are only matters of conjecture. The two men, it is stated, had been seen to take drinks together, the day the killing took place. There were no arms on Reynolds’ body when found and no arms were near it. Sheriff Roberts and posse were not heard from yesterday, so far as the Courier was able to ascertain.
15 September 1904
Married – In Prescott, Sept. 14, 1904 by Probate Judge Hicks, Arnold Cruickshank and Eva Jane Davis. Miss Georgia McIntyre, Ed. A. Roberts and Geo. Heisler, friends of the couple were present at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. McCandless of this city and is a popular young lady. The groom is the landscape gardener in charge of the plaza and is a very worthy young man. The Courier wishes the couple success and happiness.
17 September 1904
Charles Hawkins, whose home was in Seattle, died at the county hospital yesterday of tuberculosis. His relatives were communicated with and they answered they were too poor to defray the expense of bringing him home so he was interred yesterday at the expense of the county.
Bustamente, charged with the murder of Judge Reynolds at Crown King was yesterday lodged in the county jail. His passage from the depot to the jail was thronged with curious people, fully 100 following him to the portals, from where he may emerge to the scaffold. He appeared to take a keen delight at the notoriety he was receiving and expressed his satisfaction with a broad grin.
21 September 1904
Frank, the three months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Rowan, died in this city yesterday.
The funeral of the late Frank A. Rowan with take place at 2 p.m. today from the family residence at 213 North Mt. Vernon avenue.
24 September 1904
Ed Grassley, an undertaker who formerly was in business here and left some twelve years ago, is now running a small job printing office in Los Angeles.
26 September 1904
The funeral of the late W. A. Stephens took place from the family residence yesterday. The remains of the honored pioneer were followed to the last resting place by a funeral procession which covered a distance of more than two blocks of the city. Rev. Father Bennett conducted the services. Burial was had in the Masonic cemetery. The pall bearers were: W.A. Cline, M. J. Hickey, Judge Brooks, Fred Brecht, Judge Griffin and Jake Marks.
27 September 1904
The body of the late W. F. Wicks was brought in from Mayer yesterday and will be shipped for Brooklyn, N. Y. today by Undertaker Logan. Services will be held at I.O.O.F. hall at 9:30 under auspices of local lodge of Elks, of which deceased was a member.
29 September 1904
George C. Ruffner leaves today for Effingham, Illinois, receiving a telegram yesterday conveying the sad news that his father H. N. Ruffner was in a critical condition and asking the his son come to his bedside. Mr. Ruffner does not know how long he will be away under the circumstances prevailing. It is to be sincerely hoped that his father may recover.