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01 July 1906
PRETTY WEDDING UNITES S.L. DUNCAN AND MRS. SHEARD — Last evening at 7 o’clock the Baptist church was the scene of a pretty wedding, when S. L. Duncan and Mrs. Cynthia Mann Sheard were united in the holy bonds of matrimony …
PROBATE MATTERS — Yesterday in the probate court an order was made granting authority to the administrator of the estate of L. M. Olden, deceased to enter into an optional contract for the sale of certain mining property belonging to the estate.
The will of the late Frances Holbrook was filed in the probate court together with a petition of Joseph W. Holtam, praying for the probate of the will, and that letters of administration with the will annexed be granted to him.
DISTRICT COURT — Yesterday in the district court the case of J. J. Saunders against James R. Lowry, administrator of the estate of George Zika, deceased, was tried and submitted. The suit is for the recovery of the sum of $1,000 alleged to be due from commission in a mining deal.
In the case of Blackwell Weilandy Book and Stationery company against George Wooser, judgment was entered for plaintiff.
04 July 1906
PRETTY WEDDING INVITES TWO POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE – Yesterday evening at 8 o’clock the parsonage of the West Prescott Methodist church was the scene of a quiet wedding, when Miss Louisa Allred and Fitzhugh Lee were united in the holy bonds of wedlock …
06 July 1906
JEALOUS-CRAZED WOMAN SUICIDES — Florence Hicklin, a Woman With a History, Puts a Bullet In Her Brain At Blanchard, After a Quarrel With The Man She Loved … The remains were later taken in charge by the undertaking parlors of H. M Maus & Co., and brought to this city, from whence the funeral took place last evening at 5 o’clock, interment taking place in the Citizen’s cemetery …
07 July 1906
ADDITIONAL LOCAL — Married. Miss Grace M. Hall and James F. Pound were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Thursday evening last at the Catholic church in this city …
08 July 1906
SAD DEATH OF THE YOUNG DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. CHILDERS –Yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock the funeral of the late Irma Vivian Childers, the 22 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Childers of McCabe, took place from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co., interment taking place in the Citizens’ cemetery..
10 July 1906
Funeral Notice — The funeral of the late J. O. Benner, who died in the Mercy hospital on July 4, will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co., on Montezuma street. The deceased was aged about 35 years, and a native of New York. He came here a short time previous to his death seeking relief from the dread disease of tuberculosis from which he has been a sufferer for some years …
11 July 1906
MARRIED UNDER A WEDDING BELL OF ROSES … Yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Meade of this city was the scene of a brilliant wedding, when their charming daughter, Miss Ethel Meade was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Edward D. Scholey …
ADDITIONAL LOCAL –Stork Visits. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Johnston on Monday evening last leaving a bouncing baby boy weighing 10 ½ pounds.
WILL LEAVE FOR ELY. – It is understood that F. F. Nevin has sold his undertaking establishment on Cortez street to George C. Ruffner, and will, in a short time leave for Ely, Nevada, where he will engage in business.
19 July 1906
ENDS HER LIFE WITH A BULLET — Due to Despondency and Ill Health Mrs. Grace Atkins Commits Suicide and Her Lifeless Remains are Found in a Room Which Was in Flames … Her funeral will take place this afternoon from the Ruffner undertaking parlors.
FOUL MURDER IS DONE IN JEROME Antonio Esquer Is Stabbed In The Back And Expires In Less Than an Hour---Rosends Zaldiues, Is Arrested Later Charged With Being the Assassin … The murdered man is about 28 years of age, and has been working around the smelter …
Licensed to Wed. A marriage license was issued yesterday to Robert F. Johnson of Poland to wed Miss Della M. Waldroup.
22 July 1906
CUTS THE THROAT OF COUNTRYMAN – Jesus Eschiveria Fatally Stabs His Compatriot, Making the Second Murder in Jerome Within Two Days –Assailant Now In Jail … The name of the murdered man could not be learned further than the fact that he was know by the name of Jesus.
24 July 1906
A QUIET WEDDING – The home of Mrs. C. C. Morrell on North McCormick street was the scene of a quiet wedding on Thursday afternoon last, when Miss Hattie Morrell and Clarence Turnbull were united in the bonds of matrimony … .
HEMMINGS-LANGDON NUPTIALS – The South Marina street Methodist parsonage was yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock the scene of a quiet wedding, when Miss Sarah E. Hemmings and Fred Langdon were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
WEDDING AT POLAND -- At the South Poland hotel on Thursday evening at eight o’clock in the presence of a representative number of Poland’s young people. Judge R. E. Edward united in marriage Mr. R. E. Johnson a well known and popular business man of Poland and Miss Della M. Waldroup of Montague, Texas …
26 July 1906
Stork Visits –The stork visited the home of Mrs. George Rodney at Fort Whipple last evening at 6:30 o’clock, leaving a bouncing baby boy. Lieutenant Rodney, father of the new arrival, is now en route with his command to the maneuver camp at Cheyenne Wyoming.
27 July 1906
Probate Business – Yesterday in the probate court, W. K. Flora was appointed administrator of the estate of Arthur Bussey, deceased, and a marriage license was issued to Lewis F. Gruwell and Miss Genevieve Northway, both residents of Mayer section.
31 July 1906
MARITAL VOWS EXCHANGED AT THE RIGGLES HOME – Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock the Riggles home in West Prescott was the scene of a quiet wedding, when Mrs. Minnie Riggles and Kelly Crozier were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. ..
DEATH SAID TO BE DUE TO EXTREME HEAT- Eph Meador Expires At His Home At Placerita … A casket in which to inter the remains was shipped by express last evening to Kirkland by the Ruffner undertaking establishment on Cortez street. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the home of the deceased to the Kirkland cemetery there interment will take place.
02 August 1906
THE FRANK ESTATE – Monday in the probate court, Frank Williams, special administrator of the estate of Valentine Frank, deceased, made a return of the sale of the personal property of the estate, which was confirmed … .
Probate Business – Yesterday in the probate court the inventory and appraisement of the estate of A. J. Wood, deceased, was filed and recorded and the administrator granted an order to sell the personal property of the estate without delay. A marriage license was issued to Alfred F. Johns and Miss Rena F. Hoyt, both residents of Jerome.
WEDDING AT MAYER –On Monday evening last the home of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Belford, near Mayer, was the scene of a private and quiet wedding, when Miss Genevieve Northway and Lewis F. Gruwell were united in the holy bonds of matrimony … .
03 August 1906
Remains Interred – The funeral of the late Jesus Bond, aged 60 years and a native of Mexico … interment taking place in the citizens’ cemetery.
04 August 1906
WEDDING AT POLAND – Yesterday morning at 8 o’clock the parlors of the Treberth hotel at Poland was the scene of a quiet wedding when W. J. Jenkins and Mrs. Fannie Prisk Patterson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony …
05 August 1906
United in Matrimony – Yesterday morning about 11 o’clock probate judge C. P. Hicks united in the holy bonds of matrimony Miss Eunice Dillingbaugh and Nels Lunstrum, both residents of this city.
Stork Visits – Yesterday morning at 8 o’clock the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith, leaving a bouncing baby boy.
07 August 1906
Stork Visits McCabe – There is rejoicing in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Leggett at McCabe over the visitation of the stork there on Saturday last, the welcome bird leaving a bouncing baby girl.
08 August 1906
Storks Visits. – On Sunday afternoon last the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Scholey leaving a bouncing baby boy.
DEATH AT HOSPITAL – Yesterday morning at 11:30 J. K Calhoun, aged about 35 years, and a native of Indiana died in the mercy hospital. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis of the lungs … The remains were taken in charge by the undertaking firm of H. M. Maus & Co., on North Montezuma street and are being held for interment pending the arrival of instructions from his relatives.
14 August 1906
Stork Visits –On Saturday last the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Staryhorn in this city, leaving a bouncing baby boy.
Marriage License Issued. Yesterday in the probate court the only official business transacted was the issuance of a marriage license to Frank Young and Susie L. Mitchell, two young colored people.
15 August 1906
PROBATE MATTERS –Yesterday in the probate court, in the matter of the estate of Madison Riggles, deceased, the personal property of the estate was set aside for the benefit of the family, the estate closed and the administrator discharged …
DEATH OF J. S. BOURNE –Yesterday afternoon about 2 o’clock the death of Julian B. Bourne occurred at the Mercy hospital. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis, from which the deceased had been a sufferer for some time. He was aged 24 years, and a native of Kentucky. The remains were taken in charge by the H. M. Maus & Co. undertaking parlors on Montezuma street, from whence they will be shipped for interment to the old home of the deceased at Stanford, Ky, on Friday next.
16 August 1906
Quiet Wedding – Susie E. Mitchell and Frank J. Young were united in the bonds of matrimony yesterday evening by Rev. Wheatley of the Marina street Methodist church … Both are well known colored people of this city.
21 August 1906
BROTHER AND FATHER DEAD –The remains of the late William von Hasselyn will be shipped today for interment to the home of the family of the deceased in South Carolina, by the undertaking firm of H. M. Maus & Co. Webb von Hasselyn, a brother of the deceased, arrived here yesterday, and will accompany the remains as well as the remains of his father who died at LaJunta, Colora, on Saturday last.
The only business of importance transacted yesterday in the probate judge’s office was the issuing of a marriage license to Michael Shea and Miss Catherine Houlihan, both residents of Jerome.
DEATH OF C. C. SKAGGS –Yesterday morning at an early hour C. C. Skaggs died at his residence in West Prescott after a short illness. The deceased was 42 years of age, and a native of Wyandotte Kansas. The remains were taken in charge by the G. C. Ruffner undertaking establishment … .
The Storks Visit. — T. B. Bate, the photographer, was stepping high yesterday, the cause of his deserved elation being the arri8val of a 11 pound bouncing boy that morning …
21 August 1906
PROBATE MATTERS –Yesterday in the probate court a return of sale of real estate was made in the estate of Belle Rodgers and Marion Rodgers, minors. The hearing of the same was set for September 4. A petition was filed by the heirs of David Grubb, deceased, asking for a decree of the court determining the right of all persons to the estate and to whom distribution should be made. The hearing of the petition was set for November 10.
24 August 1906
WEDDING OF HENRY PIERCE AND MISS ADDIE WATERMAN –In the presence of over 50 of the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties Miss Addie Waterman and Henry Pierce were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at 5’ o’clock on Wednesday afternoon …
26 August 1906
B. S. STANSBURY OF THIS CITY DIES IN LOS ANGELES –Late last night a telegram reached here from Los Angeles announcing the death in that city yesterday afternoon of B. S. Stansbury, who up to about three weeks ago had lived for a number of years with his mother and sister, who still reside on North Alarcon street …
WILL CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING –Fiftieth Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Birch … .Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Birth were joined in the hold bonds of wedlock on August 27, 1856 in Ottawa, Canada …
DEATH OF A. GUTHE – Yesterday morning at 10 o’clock A. Guthe, aged about 50years, died at the residence of a friend in West Prescott. The immediate cause of death was erysipelas. The deceased was a native of Germany and has been a resident of this territory for several years, following the occupation of cook. The remains were taken in charge by the undertaking firm of H. M. Maus & Co., on Montezuma street, from the parlors of which the funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment being in the citizens’ cemetery.
28 August 1906
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS AND DIES NEXT DAY –Frank Dibble, aged about 35 years died yesterday morning in the hospital at 8 o’clock … His remains were taken in charge by the George C. Ruffner undertaking establishment from the parlors of which the funeral will take place, announcement of which will be made late.
DEATH AT HARRINGTON –Albert E. Martin, aged 34 years, 7 months and 16 days, died on Sunday morning last at 9 o’clock at his home in Harrington … The remains were taken in charge by the undertaking firm of H. M. Maus & Co. and taken to this city last evening on the Crown King train, to be prepared for shipment to Pasadena for interment.
DEATH OF GEN. MINTY –On Friday last in Jerome occurred the death of General R. H. G. Minty, at the advanced age of 80 years … He was a veteran of the Civil war, and was prominent in G. A. R. circles. His remains were shipped to Ogden Utah, for interment.
29 August 1906
DEATH CALLS JOSEPH R. M’KENZIE OF M’CABE – Yesterday morning at 6 o’clock in the McCabe hospital Joseph R. McKenzie succumbed to an attack of typhoid fever after an illness of about 10 days. The deceased was aged 29 years and 10 months, and had been a resident of this county for the past seven years. He was a native of Illinois and leaves surviving him in this section his father, a resident of Humboldt, and one brother residing in this city … He was a member of Prescott lodge No. 1, A.O.U.W. of this city, and of the McCabe Miner’s Union; under which auspices the funeral will take place today in this city from the undertaking parlors of H. M. Maus & Co., at 3 p.m.
Probate Matters. -- Yesterday in the probate court a marriage license was issued to John P. Wilson and Miss Ethel Dodge, both residents of this county.
Stork at Iron King. – The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Farley at Iron King on last Monday night leaving a bouncing baby boy.
30 August 1906
Stork Visits. – On Tuesday night the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George U. Young at the Derby mine, leaving a ten pound baby girl.
01 September 1906
THE RAY ESTATE. –Yesterday in the probate court the final account of Mrs. Mary Cullumber, executor of the last will and testament of Mrs. Mary Ray, deceased, were allowed and settled and a distribution of the estate made as provided in the will …
DEATH TWICE VISITS A HOME IN ONE DAY – Daughter Dies Soon After Demise Of Mother -- … Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan died at 6 o’clock only to be followed three and a half hours later to the home beyond the grave by her daughter, Miss Nellie G. Sullivan. The immediate cause of death in both cases was tuberculosis. Mrs. Sullivan was aged 65 years, and a native of Buffalo, New York. She came here accompanied by her daughter now deceased, about two months ago from Hartland, McHenry county, Illinois … She leaves surviving her a husband, residing in Illinois, and a son M. G. Sullivan, and daughter, Miss Rose Sullivan, who were present with her and her daughter at the time of their death. Miss Nellie G. Sullivan was a native of Hartland, Illinois, and aged about 31 years. The remains of both were taken in charge by the undertaking firm of H. M. Maus and company to be prepared for shipment to Hartland, Illinois, for interment …
05 September 1906
Probate Business – Yesterday in the probate court an order was entered confirming the sale of real estate belonging to the estate of Belle Rodgers and Marion Rodgers, minors. James Newlands was committed to territorial asylum for the insane and John C. McLaren of Pitkin county, Colorado, and Miss Katie Permelia Skinner were granted a license to wed.
06 September 1906
PROBATE MATTERS – Yesterday in the probate court a decree was entered establishing notice to creditors in the matter of the estate of Valentine Frank, deceased. The final accounts of Mrs. Francis Dambry, executrix of the last will and testament of Alex. Dambry, deceased, were allowed and settled …
07 September 1906
PROBATE MATTERS – Yesterday in the probate court P. J. Farley special administrator of the estate of Peter V. Sorensen, deceased, filed his final account as special administrator with a petition for the settlement of the account and his discharge as special administrator … .
New Heir Born – At 4 o’clock yesterday morning the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marmont bounced with joy on the arrival of their home on South Pleasant street of a bouncing boy …
08 September 1906
WEDDING AT ASH FORK –On September 5 Ash Fork was the scene of a quiet wedding when C. A. Tillottson and Miss Florence Wright were united in the holy bonds of matrimony …
12 September 1906
FLAMES SACRIFICE MOTHER AND BABE –Mrs. Jas. A. Oldham And Her Infant Lose Their Lives as The Result Of A Fire At Humboldt ---Mexican Boy Fatally Injured By Rifle Shot. Yesterday at 10 a.m. a disastrous fire occurred at Humboldt, as a result of which Mrs. James A. Oldham and her two-year-old now lie dead, while the death of an eight-year-old Mexican boy named Emanuel Estuella, who was fatally shot by the explosion of a rifle in the burning building, is momentarily expected.
CHARMING WEDDING IS CELEBRATED AT KIRKLAND – Yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Robinson at Kirkland was the scene of a quiet wedding when their charming and accomplished daughter, Miss Maud Robinson, and E. G. Sharpneck were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
13 September 1906
DEATH OF A. E. PITKIN – Yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock A. E. Pitkin died in the hospital in this city. The immediate cause of death was general debility, from which he had been a sufferer since last March, when he was admitted to the institution. The deceased was a native of Woodstock, New York, and had been a resident of this territory for a number of years … The remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment, from whence the funeral will take place at 3 o’clock this afternoon, interment to be made in the Citizens’ cemetery.
Stork Visits. – Yesterday afternoon the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Malloy in this city, leaving an eleven-pound boy.
14 September 1906
CHARLES R. EHLE PASSES AWAY YESTERDAY AT SELIGMAN – News reached this city, at an early hour, yesterday morning, from Seligman, of the death of Charles R. Ehle, which occurred the night before, at 10 o’clock … .The deceased was aged 22 years, and a native of Skull Valley . He is the son of John H. Ehle, one of the pioneers of this county, who arrived here in 1864, and made this city and Skull Valley his residence ever since … The remains will pass through this city on this morning’s south-bound daylight express, en route to the family home at Skull Valley, accompanied by his aged father, who arrived at the bedside of his son, a short time before death occurred. Interment will take place in the Skull Valley cemetery at 1 o’clock this afternoon.
FUNERAL OF FIRE VICTIM … The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary M. Oldham, beloved wife of James A. Oldham, who died at Humboldt, on Tuesday last, … .Rev. Father Mandin of this city will officiate and interment will take place in the Citizens’’ cemetery.
15 September 1906
Probate Business – Yesterday a marriage license was issued to Albert S. Fain and Miss Josephine Ella Fredericks, prominent residents of the Oak Creek section.
Stork Visit – On Wednesday night last at 10:30 o’clock, the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith on Mount Vernon street leaving a 12-pound baby boy.
18 September 1906
License Issued – A marriage license was issued to Robert Walker McKay of San Bernardino county, Calif., and Miss Mary Allen of Cherry Creek.
19 September 1906
THE DICKISON ESTATE – Yesterday, in the Probate Court, the final accounts of the F. T. Dickison, administrator of the estate of Hannah W. Dickison, deceased, were allowed, proved and settled, and the residue of the estate consisting of land in the Verde Valley, was distributed among the sons and daughters of the deceased.
Stock Visits – At a late hour on Monday night last the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Patterson, leaving two baby boys. Early on Tuesday morning one of the babies died and was interred yesterday afternoon, in the Citizens’ Cemetery, from the undertaking parlors of the G. C. Ruffner undertaking establishment.
20 September 1906
ARTHUR HENDERSON DIES LAST NIGHT FROM TYPHOID –Last evening, at 8 o’clock, Arthur Henderson died at the home of his parents, on South Summit street. The immediate cause of death was typhoid pneumonia. The deceased was aged about 17 years and was a native of Missouri. The remains were taken in charge by the undertaking firm of H. M Maus & Co., on North Montezuma street, from the parlors of which the funeral will take place, announcement of which will be made later.
CUPID HICKS OFFICIATES AT ANOTHER WEDDING –Yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, the office of the Probate Judge was the scene of a quiet wedding, when David S. Bradley and Miss Mary Walsh were united in the holy bonds of matrimony … The groom is a prosperous ranchman residing in the Granite Mountain district, and the bride is the accomplished daughter of James Walsh, one of the leading citizens of the same neighborhood.
DEATH FOLLOWS EPILECTIC FITS – John Roseberry Taken Fatally Ill At Junction … The G. c. Ruffner undertaking establishment sent a conveyance to Jerome Junction at a late hour, last evening, to take the remains to this city for burial. The remains will arrive here today, and announcement of the funeral will be made later.
21 September 1906
SUDDEN DEATH OF S.C. REES AT DEL RIO – Yesterday afternoon, at 1:30, news reached this city from Del Rio that the dead body of S. C. Rees was found on the road leading from that station to the home of Carl Rees, in the upper Verde country, about one-half a mile from the latter … The remains were taken in charge by the G.C. Ruffner undertaking establishment and taken to this city. Announcement of the funeral will be made later. The deceased was about 61 years of age, and a native of Newark, Ohio. On October 12, 1861, he enlisted in Company G. 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving with his command until July 1865, when he was discharged. Arriving in this Territory in 1867, he settled in Chino Valley with a number of other pioneers, many of whom have long since preceeded him to the home beyond the grave.
22 September 1906
Funeral Service – The funeral services of Arthur Henderson will be held at the West Prescott Methodist church, Sunday at 3 o’clock September 23.
Funeral Notice – The funeral of the late S. C. Reese will take place this afternoon at 1:15 o’clock from the chapel of the George C. Ruffner undertaking establishment on Cortez street, under the auspices of the G. A. R. assisted by a firing squad from Fort Whipple. Interment will be had in the Citizens’ Cemetery.
25 September 1906
DEATH ENDS SUFFERING OF MRS. MARY E. MULREIN –On Sunday morning at 11 o’clock the death of Mrs. Mary E. Mulrein occurred at the family home on North Granite street … Besides her husband, J. H. Mulrein, the contractor and plumber of this city, she leaves surviving her, a brother, residing in this city, and two sisters, who are residents of Portland, Ore. A native of the great west, she was noted for the many virence [sic] of the pioneer women of the country, enjoying a wide circle of friends here as well as in her native state, who will regret to learn of her death. Funeral arrangements will be announced after the arrival of her sister, who is expected here today from Portland.
PROMINENT MINING MAN PASSES AWAY – H. M. Allen Suddenly Dies On Operating Table … Yesterday morning at 11 o’clock H. M. Allen died at Mercy Hospital, while about to undergo a surgical operation for the relief of a slight injury to his neck … His only surviving relative in this section is an uncle, Dr. E. A. Hall of Mayer.
REMIANS SHIPPED – Yesterday the remains of the late Arthur Henderson, were shipped to Santa Ana, California, for burial, under the direction of the undertaking firm of H. M. Maus & Co. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, in the West Prescott Methodist church, attended by the entire Fire Department of the city, the deceased being a member of O. K. Hose company, No. 3.
26 September 1906
Remains Shipped – The remains of the late Horatio M. Allen, who died at the Mercy Hospital on Monday last, at 11 o’clock, were shipped yesterday to the old home of the deceased, in Denver, for interment. The undertaking establishment of George C. Ruffner was in charge of the arrangements.
LAID TO REST – The funeral of the late Alice May Kinsman took place on Monday afternoon last, from the Miners’ Union hall in McCabe, interment taking place in the Miner’s Union cemetery. The casket was lowered into the grave in the presence of a large concourse of people who gathered to pay their last respect to the deceased and to extend their sympathy to the sorrowing father and family.
30 September 1906
Stork Visits –The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Tibbetts on Thursday last leaving the bouncing baby boy. Mother and child doing well, but Tibbetts Sr., is in a precarious condition, suffering from an overdose of pride and joy.