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01 Jan 1908
Mortuary — Charles W. Kinsman, aged 75 years and a native of Maine, Died at the Escalante hotel in Ash Fork, the evening of December 30 at 8:45 o’clock. He was on his way east, in company with his daughter, Mrs. Emma Webb, of Oakland, Cal., when carried from one of the overland trains, a short time before the end came. Besides his daughter, a son, C. F. Kinsman of New York City, survives him. The latter is now en route to Ash Fork to accompany the remains of his father to San Francisco for interment. L.L. Ruffner, undertaker, yesterday prepared the remains for shipment, which will take place today. Deceased resided in California, for fifty-seven years and was one of the best known contractors of San Francisco.
02 Jan 1908
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03 Jan 1908
PARKER CASE BEING HEARD — The hearing of evidence in the divorce suit of Mrs. Ada C. Parker versus William S. Parker occupied the attention of the district court during yesterday’s session…
PROBATE COURT — William Thomas, guardian of the estate of Mary Miller, insane, filed his third annual report and account in the probate court yesterday, the hearing of which was set for January 15. The seventh annual account of Jacob Ritter; guardian of the estate of Clara Ritter was allowed and settled.
05 Jan 1908
ACTION TAKEN IN THE PROBATE COURT — Disposition of Matters In Various Estates -- …In the matter of the estate of Jessie M. Jones, Grace M. Jones and W.. H. F. Jones, minors, Jessie T. Jones, guardian, filed his third annual report and account of guardianship, the hearing of which was set for January 16. In the estate of George Crook, Marion and Louis E. Marion, minors, and George W. Tower, insane, the guardian asked for further time in which to report, and former citations noted were continued until February. In the matter of the estate of Wesley and Susie Stevens, minors, Frank Schannel, resident guardian, filed his first and final account of guardianship, and Charles E. Stevens, non-resident guardian of the minors’ persons and estates, filed papers showing his appointment and qualifications as such guardian, and made application for an order allowing him to remove the estate, which consists of some $1200 in cash, to Pennington county, South Dakota, the place and residence of his wards. The hearing of the account and application was set for January 18. G. G. Englehart of Congress, filed a petition for letters of administration in the estate of Dennis May, deceased, the hearing of which was set for January 15.
MORTUARY — Mrs. Margaret E. Cox, a native of Tennessee, aged 60, succumbed Friday afternoon at 5:30 to an attack of bronchitis and la grippe. She had been a resident of Prescott the past three years, and leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn her demise. These are Dr. R. N. Cummings, of Seattle, Wash., E. R. Cummings, of Springdale, Ark., Norman Cox, of California and Mrs. W. D. Berry and Mrs. L. E Corbin of this city. Deceased was an exceedingly lovable woman, admired and respected by all who enjoyed her acquaintance, and her death is sincerely mourned by the large number of friends who were proud to claim her regard. The sympathy of the community is extended the sorrowing sons and daughters. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence of L. E. Corbin on Park avenue. Rev. Father Bennett officiating.
A Baby Girl. — Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Reddick, at the home of George W. Hance, at Camp Verde, on Dec. 30, at 2 a.m. a baby girl. The mother, who is the daughter of Mr. Hance, and child are reported as being in excellent health. “Jack” however has his ailment common to newly made papas.
07 Jan 1908
TALES OF MARITAL INFELICITY ARE RELATED —Divorce Suit Of The Stuthmans Is Tried — Trouble Started Soon After The Nuptial Ceremony — It was a story of incompatibility of temper extended over a period of seven years that was unfolded in the district court yesterday, when the divorce suit of H. D. Stuthman vs. Amelia Stuthman, and her cross-complaint, was heard, argued and submitted. In answer to the complaint of her husband, Mrs. Stuthman filed a cross-bill, making numerous and specific charges of harsh language and treatment, and asking that the divorce be granted her, together with a division of her husband’s property, which according to the latter, was worth some $11,000 with $8,500 in debtedness hanging over it….
08 Jan 1908
DEAD MINER’S REAL NAME WAS DITMORE — “Hunter” Feared Vengeance of Federation of Miners — Preliminary Hearing Of Accused Men Set For Today — It has now developed that the miner known as George Hunter, who was murdered at the same time A. J. Daggs was assassinated, was going under an assumed name, his real name being Ditmore…George Ditmore was a native of Bryson, N.C. He was married, but he and his wife had parted, and she went east. From letters that passed between himself and his son it is plain that he was very much attached to the little fellow. A letter in a childish hand was received here Saturday for Ditmore. It was opened by the friend, who then disclosed the true identity of the dead man…
SCALPED MAN IMPROVING — Joe McSparrin, proprietor of a Humboldt livery stable, who was scalped by a wagon wheel Thursday as neatly as though the job had been accomplished with a knife in the hands of the chief scalper of the Apaches, is reported improving. McSparrin was attempting to catch a runaway team, when he tripped over a wire, and falling, was run over by the hind wheel of the wagon, one of which lifted his scalp from his head.
09 Jan 1908
CIVIL CASES IN THE DISTRICT COURT —Water Suit May Be Decided by Actual Demonstration…Evidence was introduced in the district court yesterday, in the case of Joseph S. Akin vs. J. J. Fisher, W.C. Miller and W. J. Mulvenon for an injunction to restrain defendants from turning the waters of the springs on the Thorbecke ranch into the city reservoir. The case was argued and submitted to the court, who took the matter under advisement.
PIONEER OF THE MAYER DISTRICT DIES OF PNEUMONIA —After an illness of only three days Gus Moe died at his home in Mayer last evening at 7:40 o’clock, as a result of pneumonia. Deceased was 45 years of age and a native of Norway. He had resided in the Mayer section for the past quarter of a century. Surviving him are his wife and one son, aged 13. The decedent was a man of sterling integrity and of excellent habits. He leaves a valuable estate consisting of mining and stock interests. For some some(sic) time prior to his death he had been a member of Prescott lodge, No. 330, B.P.O.E., under the auspices of which organization his remains will be interred…
10 Jan 1908
DIES FROM HEMORRHAGE — In a pool of his own life blood, Cenezio Lebante was found lying in the throes of death by a neighbor yesterday morning at 2 o’clock. He expired a few minutes afterwards. Justice of the Peace McLane was notified and a coroner’s jury impaneled. The jury returned a verdict that death was due to a hemorrhage. He was aged 69 years and a native of Mexico. He resided in this city a number of years and was held in the highest respect by all who knew him. He was unmarried and leaves no immediate relatives in this section
11 Jan 1908
MAYER BUSINESS MAN CLAINED BY DEATH — Thomas C. Martin Succumbs To The Dread White Plague — Thomas C. Martin of Mayer died yesterday morning at 5 o’clock in the Mercy hospital. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis. He was aged 28 years and a native of Nebraska. He became seriously ill at his home in Mayer three weeks ago and was removed to the hospital here ten days ago, since when he gradually grew worse, until death relieved him of his sufferings. His wife and brother, W. Jeff Martin, of Cherry Creek, survive him. His parents, residing in Nebraska, are also living. Deceased came to this Territory from his native state eight years ago and engaged in mining in the Cherry Creek district…The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from the Ruffner undertaking chapel. Rev. Francis T. Walker of the Baptist church will officiate. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery.
PROBATE COURT — Mrs. Nettie Wollenberg Weingarth, executrix of the estate of Levi Wollenberg, deceased, filed her final account and report as executrix in the probate court yesterday. The hearing of the account and report was set for January 30. At the request of attorneys for the applicants for letter of administration on the estate of Edward Bolger, deceased, in the probate court of Maricopa county, an order was made continuing the time for the hearing of the petition of the applicants for letters of administration on the estate in this count (sic) to January 16, in the local probate court. Attorney Leroy Anderson was appointed special administrator of the estate under bonds of $3,000. Bolger, who was formerly a resident of this county, died in Wickenburg a short time ago, leaving $1,600 on deposit in one of local banks of this city. He has no known heirs. In case no heirs are discovered the cash will revert to the county according to law…
12 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT —The hearing of the petition for probate of the will of John Wood, deceased, was continued in the probate court, yesterday on account of failure of the applicants to appear. No date for the hearing was set. A petition was filed asking for permission to enter into an optional contract for the sale of mining property belonging to the estate of Hezekiah Brooks, deceased. The sixth annual account of Mrs. Hattie Rodgers, guardian of the estate of Belle and Marion Rodgers, minors, was allowed, approved and settled.
LAID TO REST —The remains of Thomas C. Martin were laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock in Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Rev. Francis T. Walker of the Baptist church officiated. Many sorrowing friends of the deceased and family attended the funeral. The pallbearers were W. J. Mayer, Nathan Levy, R. H. Burmister, W. P. Murphy, C.E. Frice and Fred Venator.
14 Jan 1908
REVEREND QUETU RESIGNS HIS PASTORATE — Severe Throat Affection Causes Him to Leave This City — Some Of The Things he Accomplished In Yavapai —Rev. Alfred Quetu, pastor of the Catholic church of this city, and in fact of all the Catholic parishes in this county, has tender his resignation to Bishop Granjon. He is at present in Tucson and the news of his resignation was received here Sunday afternoon by Father Mandin. His departure from this city will not only be regretted by the members of his own flock, but by a large number of active members of other churches in this city, who were attracted to him by his deep piety and zeal as well as his charitable and sympathetic nature. His resignation was prompted by failing health…
PARALYSIS PROVES FATAL TO MRS. J. L. BINDELL —Succumbs After Five Years of Patient Suffering. After an illness of four years, Mrs. John L. Bindell, succumbed Sunday morning, at 6 o’clock, to paralysis. Her death occurred in the Mercy hospital, where she had been confined some weeks. Deceased was aged 52 years and a native of Illinois. She came here from Springfield, in her native state, five years ago with her husband, who survives her. She was stricken with the fatal malady a year after her arrival. The funeral will take place this morning at 9:30 o’clock from the Catholic church. Interment will be in Odd Fellows’ cemetery…
15 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT —The last will and testament of Albert Hellwick, deceased, was proved and admitted to probate in the probate court yesterday. Letter testamentary were issued to T. W. Otis and R. H. Burmister, A. C. Burmister and M. B. Hazeltine were appointed appraisers of the estate.
CUPID STEALS TELEPHONE GIRL —Presents Her to Wm. H. Cartmell As A Blushing Bride — Cupid broke into the Prescott Electric company’s telephone exchange last evening and stole away one of the charming “hello” girls, Miss Minnie Walter, whom he presented as a blushing bride to William H. Cantmell, at 8:30 o’clock last night, at the home of Mrs. D. H. Reynolds, on South McCormick street…Tiernan-McDermid Nuptials. The Catholic parsonage was the scene of another quiet wedding, at 8:45 o’clock last evening, when Mrs. Jennie Tierman and Angus O. McDermid were united in the bonds of matrimony…
16 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT —G. G. Englehart was appointed administrator of the estate of Dennis May, deceased, in the probate court yesterday. The third annual account of William Thomas, guardian of the estate of Mary Miller, insane, was allowed, approved and settled.
17 Jan 1908
HAPPY PARENTS — The stork visited the home of Rev. and Mrs. Whealtey on Rev. Wheatley’s birthday, Wednesday night at 11 o’clock leaving a healthy nine and a half pound baby boy. The new arrival is the second child and first son to bless the union of this happy and popular couple. Mrs. C. Wardlaw, mother of Mrs. Wheatley, arrived yesterday afternoon from Stafford and joined in extending felicitations on the arrival of her grandchild.
PRETTY MORNING WEDDING IS CELEBRATED — Miss Wilhelmina Johnson Bride of John H. Ferrell — Reception And Breakfast Follow Tieing Of The Knot — The home of Mrs. Mary E. Maiser at 151 South Alarcon street was the was the scene of a very pretty morning wedding yesterday at 8 o’clock, when her charming sister, Wilhelmina Augusta Johnson, was united in wedlock to John Howard Farrell…
KILLED BY A FALLING VALVE — Frank Vickers Meets Instant Death In The Shaft Of the May Mine — Foot Valve From Pump Being Hoisted To Surface Falls On His Neck… Deceased was aged twenty-six years and a native of Arizona. Surviving he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Vickers, and one sister. His mother and sister, who were in Los Angeles at the time of the accident, are expected here this evening. Funeral arrangements will be announced after their arrival…He was a member of McCabe Miners’ union, under the auspices of which the funeral will be held.
MINING MAN IS SUED FOR DIVORCE — Suit for divorce, division of property and alimony was entered in the district court yesterday by Mrs. Eliza Jane Baker vs. Blakely Baker…
TERRITORY GETS MONEY FROM YAVAPAI —County Treasurer Herndon forwarded $59,338.95 to the Territorial treasurer yesterday, the amount being the Territory’s apportionment of the taxes collected in the last quarter of the year 1907. The apportionment represents 75 cents on each $1.00 valuation.…
18 Jan 1908
PROBATE BUSINESS — The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Franklin R. Raymond deceased, was filed, returned and recorded in the probate court yesterday. A notice to creditors was ordered published and an order issued for the sale of the personal property of the estate. The principal asset of the estate is claims against the estate of T. G. Barlow Mussicks, deceased. T.W. Otis, guardian of the estate of William W. Oliver, Fred E. Oliver and Jean M. Oliver, minors, filed his sixteenth annual account, the hearing of which was set for February 1.
19 Jan 1908
SISTER ANECIA IS CALLED TO THE GREAT BEYOND — Succumbs To the Dread White Plague After Three Years — Was Prominent Member Of Sisters Of St. Joseph -- …Sister Anecia, as she was known in religion, was Miss Jennie Mahon. She was aged 34 years and a native of St. Louis, Mo. She comes of a prominent Catholic family of that city…
MINING MAN DIES FROM BRAIN AFFECTION — T. H. Brown Succumbs After a Brief Illness —Worry Over Finances Brought On Fatal Mental Malady —After a delirious illness, lasting two weeks, during which time he was confined to the Mercy hospital, T. H. Brown, president and general manager of the Long Beach —Arizona Mining company, died from a brain affection yesterday afternoon at 4:15 o’clock…Deceased was 47 years old and a native of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He came to Prescott in the early 90’s and engaged in the contracting business, with which branch of industry he was connected for a number of years, being a member of the contracting firm of Brown & Winsor for four years…Deceased was a member of the Jerome Lodge of Knights of Pythians, under the auspices of which order the funeral will take place. His remains will be interred in the local Odd Fellows’ cemetery, in accordance with is last wishes. Only his wife and stepson survive him.
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral of the late Frank Vickers will be held at G. C. Ruffner’s funeral chapel Sunday January 19, at 2:30 p.m. Services held under the auspices of the Western Federation of Miners. Interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
21 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT — The last will and testament of Alexander D. Cole, deceased, was allowed and admitted to probate in the probate court yesterday, and George E. Cole appointed executor of the estate. Cole was a resident of Maricopa county at the time of his death. Probate Judge Phillips and Probate Clerk Kirkland were witnesses to the will of the deceased, and consequently disqualified to act in the matter of probating the will. Decrees establishing notices to creditor were entered in the estate of Thomas J. Morgan, deceased, and Jose Manuel Amarillo, deceased.
ANOTHER PIONEER CLAINED BY DEATH — Picturesque Prospector Dies of Pneumonia At Wickenburg — Demise of William F. Cole and J. B. Dorarity — Once again the ranks of the Yavapai pioneers have been robbed of an aged member, and another of Prescott’s picturesque prospectors has gone to the Great Beyond. Yesterday morning at 6 o’clock James Patton died in Wickenburg, as the result of pneumonia, after an illness of only three days. He was over 70 years of age, and had resided in the Territory since the early 60’s, coming here from Colorado. A quarter of a century ago he was associated with James Roach in the mining business, and was successful in disposing of several mining properties at good figures…At the time of his death he was caretaker for the Waipsaw Copper company. Deceased was in the Black Rock district, where he also had mining interests, when stricken with the fatal malady, three days ago…He leaves no known relatives in this section. WILLIAM F. COLE -- William F. Cole, aged 45 years, a native of Texas, died at his home in McCabe yesterday morning at 11 o’clock after an illness of several months, as the result of a complication of diseases. He resided in this county the past twenty years, and was a smelterman and miner by occupation…He leaves a brother in Missouri, who has been notified of his death, but had no immediate relatives in this section. His remains will be interred in the Miners’ Union cemetery At McCabe this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock under direction of the firm of Maus & Shannon, undertakers. “Rocky Mountain Jim” At the advanced aged of 98 years, J. B. Dorarity succumbed to general debility and old age in the hospital Sunday morning at 8:30 o’clock. He was a pioneer of the great west and, up to a few years ago, one of its veteran prospectors and miners. He was a blacksmith by occupation, and in his prime was considered one of the best tool sharpeners on the Pacific coast…Surviving he leaves a son, J. B. Dorarity, of Harlum, Mont., and two daughters residing in Utah. His remains were taken in charge by Maus & Shannon undertakers, to be prepared for burial.
23 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT — G. G. Englehart qualified as administrator of the estate of Dennis May, deceased, in the probate court yesterday and John Angol, A. C. Tovera and P. L. Warren were appointed appraisers of the estate. One the application of eastern relatives the hearing of the petition for probate of the will and insurance of letters testamentary in the estate of Mrs. Mary M. Cantwell, deceased, was further continued until February 10. E. J. F. Horne was appointed special administrator of the estate pending the hearing. A marriage license was issued to Lindsie Lane and Miss Bessie Ricketts, both residents of Jerome.
25 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT — Its residue worth only $480, the estate of William P. Smith, deceased was closed in the probate court yesterday, after as much red tape proceedings as if it were valued in the millions. C. A. Peter, administrator, was charged with having received $931.0 and credited with having paid out $451.06. The balance was ordered distributed to nineteen heirs, one being a brother of deceased, and the others children and grandchildren of five remaining brothers and sisters, also deceased. The estate was divided into sixths, one of which was distributed to the brother. The remaining five-sixths was divided into halves, thirds, fifths and sevenths and distributed to heirs residing in the states of Washington, Iowa, Texas and Montana. Tyler S. Griffin qualified as administrator of the estate of Simeon F. Griffin, deceased, and G. G. Henderson Mohn Hanna, and C. C. Stukey was appointed appraisers.
26 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT — An order of sale for the real estate of the estate of Clarence P. Briggs, deceased, was granted in the probate court. W. W. Nichols, administrator of the estate of L. M. Olden, deceased, filed in petition asking permission to enter into an optional contract for the sale of mining property belonging to the estate. The inventory of the estate of Dennis May was entered, filed and recorded. The estate consists of a small amount in cash, 50,000 shares of stock in the United Gold Mines company and a promissory notE appraised at $3,490.40. A notice to creditors was ordered published. A marriage license was issued to Frank L. Burgett and Miss Gertrude M. Diskin.
28 Jan 1908
PROBATE COURT — The last will and testament of John Wood, deceased, was admitted to probate in the probate court yesterday. William Stephens and William Lane were appointed executors under bonds of $2,000 each. E. J. Monroe, Charles Harbeson and J. H. Wingfield were appointed appraisers. A notice to creditors was also ordered published. The will directs the executors to convert the entire estate into cash and after the payment of the debts to invest the residue in a life annuity for the benefit of Roxie Hunt, the minor daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hunt, and after her death to distribute it to her heirs. George C. Ruffner, special administrator of the estate Henry Pieper, deceased, filed an account of his administration, the hearing of which was set for February 4.
29 Jan 1908
MORTUARY — A telegram announcing the death of David C. Walter, in Lemmon, South Dakota, Jan. 27, was received here at an early hour yesterday morning. Mrs. Walter was almost prostrated by the news as her husband was in the enjoyment of the best of health when he left her a short time ago. The cause of death was heart failure. He was aged 47 years, and came here with his family eighteen months ago. He purchased a home in Miller valley where the sorrowing widow, and two sons, one of whom is very ill, now reside. A daughter, Mrs. William Cartnell, recently married, also survives. His remains will be interred at the old home of the family in Oaks, North Dakota. Owing to the illness of the son, Mrs. Walter will be unable to attend the funeral…
30 Jan 1908
Died Suddenly While Reading. The remains of James Lewis, who died suddenly in the McCabe hospital, Monday, while reading a newspaper, were laid to rest, Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, in the Miners’ Union cemetery at McCabe. He was aged 68 years and a native of Illinois. He came here from Colorado five hears ago and settled in the Big Bug district, where he engaged in mining with is son, Joseph Lewis. Surviving he leaves a second son, John Lewis, a resident of Calumet Falls, Oregon and one daughter, Miss Jessie Lewis, a resident of Big Bug. He was a veteran of the Civil war, serving in an Illinois regiment during the struggle…
31 Jan 1908
SALVATION ARMY LASS BECOMES A BRIDE — Former Ensign Alm and Lee Wilson Plight Their Troth — A very pretty romance, which had its inception here last year when the bride was serving as an ensign in the Salvation Army, culminated quietly last evening in the West Prescott Methodist parsonage, in the marriage of Miss Minnie Alm and Lee Wilson…
Roosevelt Bird Busy — Yesterday morning, at 6 o’clock, the Roosevelt Bird visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Ricca leaving an eight and a half baby boy.
ESTATE OF LEVI WOOLENBERG CLOSED — Indebtedness to the executrix in the sum of $1,191.43, and to other creditors in the amount of $117.35, the estate of Levi Wollenberg, deceased, was closed in the probate court yesterday, Mrs. Nettie Wollenberg, Weington, executrix, and daughter of deceased, having submitted her final account…
02 February 1908
ARIZONA HAS A “WHITE MAN’S BURDEN” Sharlot Hall’s Article on The Indigent Consumptive — In the January number of “Out West” the problem of the indigent tubercular victim in Arizona is handled in a comprehensive manner by Sharlot M. Hall, of Dewey and this city, under the caption. “The Burden of the Southwest.” …Miss Hall’s article is well written, goes thoroughly into the subject, both from the consumptive’s point of view, and that of the charitable organizations which are also struggling under an unequal burden, and is illustrated. It should be read by every citizen in the west, as the indigent consumptive is fast becoming every taxpayer’s problem.
Mrs. Cecil Berry and Wm. Hanson married — Wedding Takes Place At Home Of Groom’s Mother — At the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Smith, mother of the groom, a quiet wedding was solemnized last evening at 8 o’clock, when Mrs. Cecil P. Berry and William C. Hanson were united in the bonds of matrimony…
CHINAMAN FOUND DEAD ON CHINK NEW YEAR — Just as the rays of yesterday’s sun welcomed the Chinese New Year, 4605, Charley Shut, a native of Flowery Kingdom, was found dead in Miller’s Lane, immediately northwest of the city, by a fellow countryman. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict that deceased came to his death as a result of alcoholism, and it is whispered, among the Chinese element that Charley, true to tradition and the ways of the yellow people in the land of the dragon, drank himself to death because he was unable to pay off his obligations before the New Year entered. It is hinted that a solution of opium, mingled with the intoxicants he drank, caused his demise. Shut was an old-time resident of this city and had been engaged in gardening in Miller valley for several years, He was 49 years old and was familiarly known among the city’s white population as “the Chink who wore glasses”:.
04 February 1908
PROBATE COURT — An order was made and entered in the probate court, yesterday, frauting (sic) the probate court yesterday granting estate of L. M Olden, deceased, permission to enter into a contract for the sale of mining property belonging to the estate. The sixteenth annual account of T. W. Otis, guardian of the estate of Jean M. Oliver, minor was allowed, approved and settled in the probate court Saturday. Frank Schannel, resident guardian of Susie and Wesley Stevens, minors, filed a receipt showing the delivery of $1,052.35, heretofore ordered transferred to Charles R. Stevens, non-resident guardian of Pennington county South Dakota and an order was made and entered discharging Schannel as resident guardian. In the matter of the estate of John M. Kinnon, deceased, Richard H. Farley, deceased, and George W. Kay, insane, citations were continued without date. Marriage License Issued. — A marriage license was granted to Carl D. Edwards and Miss Dellie R. (?) Greenwood of McCabe.
05 February 1908
SUIT FOR DIVORCE — Suit for divorce was filed in district court yesterday by Isabel Crispell against Edward Crispell on the ground of abandonment. The parties were married in Prescott in 1903 and lived together until about a year ago, when the husband went away and has since contributed nothing to the support of the plaintiff, who asks not only for a legal separation but for the custody of their child.
06 February 1908
DEATH CLAIMS A PIONEER OF THE WEST — At the advanced ago of 81 years, John Glendennon succumbed yesterday morning at 1:30 o’clock, at his home on South McCormick street, to general debility, He was a native of Scotland and leaves no known relatives here. His remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock, with interment in the Citizens’ cemetery…
08 February 1908
HARD LUCK TALES IN RECORDER’S COURT — Four hard luck stories were unfolded in the city recorder’s court yesterday afternoon and four offenders were given various sentences, their pleas for clemency failing to touch the judge. Troublesome “Kid” O’Toole, who enjoyed five days of liberty, after completing a 60-day sentence, this time, drew 120 days. When asked why he had made no effort to find employment he responded that it was nosense to expect a man to find a job in Prescott or anywhere else in five days’ time. James Maxwell had three charges against him, drunkenness, resisting an officer and using profane language in a public place. He made a touching appeal for liberty but was given 25 days in lieu of a $25 fine. Wallace Moore, who chose the middle of Granite street as a quiet place in where to sleep off a jag, was fined $10, and sent to jail in default of payment. Guy Raymond, a ‘moocher’ went to the municipal woodpile for five days for begging on the streets.
09 February 1908
Stork Visits — The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. McDonnell yesterday morning at 8:15 o’clock, leaving a healthy 9 ½ pound baby girl.
11 February 1908
QUIETLY MARRIED — In the parlors of the Congress hotel, yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Probate Judge Hicks officiating, Miss A. M. Magilton of Klamath Falls Oregon, and Charles R. Whitmarte, of Camp Verde, were united in marriage, only a few friends of the contracting parties being present…
12 February 1908
PROBATE COURT — Catherine Hunt and Bridget Hunt, of New York, through their attorney J. J. Hawkins, filed a contest against the probating of the will of Mrs. Mary M. Cantwell, deceased, in the probate court, Monday. The hearing of the probating of the will and contest was set for Mar. 10. J. B. Joy, A. J. Herndon and R. W. Meadeor were appointed appraisers of the estate of Margaret Sarah Devine, the minor child of Frank B. Devine, deceased, yesterday. The estate comprises an award of the Orphans’ court of Philadelphia, Pa. and real estate and mortgages in said city, valued at $24,000. The inventory and appraisement of the estate of Albert Hellwick, deceased, was returned, filed and recorded. The estate consists of cash and mining property in Walker district appraised at $3,000. J. W. Smith, J. M. Stevenson and John Akard were appointed appraisers of the estate of Edn. Hanrahan, deceased.
13 February 1908
PRETTY WEDDING IS CELEBRATED LAST NIGHT — Miss Stella Hensley Becomes Wife of Carl Pierce — Marriage Takes Place At Home Of The Walkers --…The bride, is a recent arrival here from Trinidad, Colorado, where her immediate relatives reside…The groom is a son of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Pierce, old and respected residents of Walnut Grove. He is identified with the mining and stock interests of Walnut Grove, and the Bradshaw mountains. He has promising mining interest in Nevada also while he acquired last year. He is a young man of more than ordinary business ability and energy, enjoying the confidence and respect of all who know him…(Editor note—groom is actually Charles Walter Pierce the son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Pierce)
PLEADS GUILTY TO STRIKING HIS SISTER — Charles Kearley Fined $50 In The Justice Court —Charles Kearley plead guilty to a charge of assault in Justice of the Peace McLane’s court yesterday and was fined $50, which he paid. The charge was the outcome of a family difficulty in which Kearley is alleged to have struck his sister…
14 February 1908
PROBATE COURT — No heir being been found to the estate of Charles Price, deceased, a decree was made and entered in the probate court, yesterday, distributing the residue of the estate, consisting of $466.27 in cash, to the unknown heirs of deceased, waiving the holding of the same for one year by G. G. Englehart, administrator, and ordering it deposited in the cunty treasury. The final accounts of the administrator were allowed, approved and settled. He was charged with having received $609.60 and credited with having paid out $$143.44. Mrs. Frank B. Devine filed a petition, praying for the appointment of R. P. Talbot as administrator of the estate of her deceased husband, Frank B. Devine. An order was made appointing Mr. Talbot special administrator conditioned upon the filing of a $600 bond. The estate consists of $208.24 cash, in p0ossession of the Real Estate, Title, Insurance and Trust company, of Philadelphia, trustee for Frank B. Devine for life…Marriage License Issued. A marriage license was issued to Robert Gebhart and Miss Emma Dunglar.
OLD VERDE VALLEY PIONEER IS DEAD —Camp Verde, Ariz., Feb 12 — (Special Corresdondence (sic) of the Journal-Miner. James Madison Holmer, a native of Ohio, died here Tuesday, aged 66 years. Deceased came to Arizona over thirty years ago, and engaged in stage driving and was a stock tender on the Old Santa Fe and Prescott star stage rail route before there was a railroad in the Territory. He had been in poor health for several years, the fatal illness being tuberculosis. He was in destitute circumstances and during his last illness was provided with necessities by Frank Slack and wife, who did all they could for the suffering pioneer.
Stork Visits — The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Allen, on Groom creek, Sunday, leaving a ten and a half pound baby boy.
18 February 1908
THOMAS-TURNER NUPTIALS — Mrs. Laura Vail Thomas was united in marriage to Pearl L. Turner, Sunday evening, by Rev. L. W. Wheatley of the Marina Street Methodist church…
19 February 1908
TO REFORM SCHOOL — Deputy Sheriff John Hardee, of Castle Creek, left here Monday, For Benson, having in custody an eight year old Mexican orphan, named Juan Doinicio, committed yesterday in the district court in the Territorial reform school. The boy was taken into custody by Deputy Hardee, Saturday, near Castle Hot Springs and brought here. His greatest crime has been in running away from his foster mother.
JONES GIVEN TIME — William Jones, colored, otherwise known as “Jockey Bill’ was arraigned in the court of Justice of the Peace McLane yesterday morning at 10 o’clock on the charge of assault with intent to kill and the hearing of his case continued to allow him time to secure the services of an attorney. “Jockey Bill” is charged with shooting Ed Connors, colored, on the porch of a rooming house on South Granite street, Saturday night at 9 o’clock.
PROBATE COURT — The administrator of the estate of Guadalupe Rernal, deceased, and this guardian of the estate of Dan Miller, insane, were cited to render an accounting March 16, by Probate Judge Hicks yesterday.
22 February 1908
AGED PIONEER IS BURNED TO DEATH —James C. Otis, Aged 80, Dies in Fire Which Destroys His Home on North McCormick Street — His Burned Body Found Lying in Bed —Burned to death in a fire which destroyed his home, at 124 North McCormick street, yesterday morning, at 5:10 o’clock, was the awful fate which befell James C. Otis, aged 80, a pioneer of Yavapai county, and the first photographer to locate in Prescott…Deceased emigrated from his native state Massachusetts, to California during the gold excitement of 1849. He arrived in this city forty one years ago, making his home here ever since…He established a photograph gallery on the site of the Prescott hotel and did a thriving business. He served as justice of the peace and city recorder later and was honored by election to other positions…He was unmarried and leaves no immediate relatives here. Funeral services will be held today.
SMALLPOX IN ASH FORK — Smallpox, which prevails in Williams and Winslow, has appeared in Ash Fork. So far only one resident of that place has been stricken with it…
23 February 1908
LOVE FINDS WAY TO OUTWIT PARENT — Overcoming parental objections by a ruse, pretty Miss Emma Powell, of Cherry Creek and James Boyer, of the same place, were united in marriage there Friday evening, at 7 o’clock, by Justice Francis, of Humboldt, who accompanied the groom to the scene of the wedding, under other of secrecy until after the ceremony…
MEASLES SPREAD — An epidemic of measles, which has been prevalent in the Camp Verde neighborhood for some time among the American population, has spread to the Indian children attending the Indian school, according to the statement of George W. Hance, who arrived here last evening from his home in Camp Verde.
MORTUARY — A telegram received here yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock from Wickenburg, announced the death in that place of Charles Dimmick half an hour earlier. The immediate cause of death was tuberculosis. Deceased was well and favorably known in this city and Ash Fork, having resided in both places a number of years. He was 35 years of age. He held membership in the local aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles under the auspices of which order the funeral will be held.
25 February 1908
SOILED DOVES IN JAIL —Two Denizens of the red light district, know as Rose Duran and the “Turkey Herder: were arrested and lodged in jail last evening at 8 o’clock on the charge of robbing Yee Jackson, Chinese, of $40. Six dollars of the coin was found by Deputy Sheriff Meritt in the quarters occupied by one of the soiled doves. The Chink, proprietor of a noodle joint, held Rose until the arrival of the officers. The “Turkey Herder” was gathered in later by Night Officer McMahon.
HEART DISEASE IS FATAL TO F. SUPLEE — Popular Bartender Dies Suddenly At His Home — Wife Expected to Succumb To Illness At Any Moment — Frank Suplee, a bartender, died suddenly at his home on North McCormick street, Sunday evening at 6:45 o’clock, of heart disease... After working his regular shift in Birch Brothers’ café he went to his home and retired at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Before he went to sleep he asked a friend, David J. Lehey, to call him at 7 o’clock so that he could communicate with his wife in Phoenix, who is also ill and not expected to live…Mrs. Suplee’s physician in Phoenix was at once notified of the death of the husband of his patient. At first he refused to break the news to her on account of her serious condition, but later informed her that her husband was dead. Disregarding the physician’s orders Mrs. Suplee at once made arrangements to return here, arriving yesterday on the morning train, going to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Birch, on North McCormick street, where she now lies in a very serious condition, her death being expected at any moment. Deceased was aged 44 years and a native of Canada. He had resided in this city seven years and was a man who commanded the respect of all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He was considered the soul of honor by all who knew him, his untimely death being deeply regretted by his many friends. An inquest was held over the remains yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock and a verdict returned to the effect that he came to his death from heart disease. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock under the direction of the Ruffner undertaking establishment.
A BABY GIRL. — born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rahl, in West Prescott ?ay noon, a healthy nine pound baby girl. Mother and baby are doing well and the proud father wears an expansive smile since the welcome visit of the Roosevelt bird.
26 February 1908
Marriage License. — A marriage license was issued to Orville Glenn and Annetta Carter.
27 February 1908
SUICIDE’S LITTLE GIRL SUES FOR FORTUNE —Little three-year-old Lucille R. Bedford, daughter of Mrs. Eileen G. Bedford, who committed suicide in this city in April, 1907, by shooting herself through the heart, while in her apartments over the Wellington saloon, is making a fight in the superior court of Los Angeles for a portion of the fortune left by Mrs. Bedford’s mother, Mrs. Susan G. Mitchell…
03 March 1908
ANOTHER STURDY PIONEER IS CALLED — JOHN F. SIMMONS PASSES AWAY AS RESULT OF GANGRENE — CAME TO YAVAPAI IN 1864 AND NEVER CHANGED HIS RESIDENCE…With a party of hardy men and brave women, almost all of whom have passed away before him John Simmons arrived in Yavapai county from Kansas in 1864…He settled in Miller valley and was engaged in farming and stock raising there until his death. Simmons’ cemetery, in Miller valley, named after deceased, and wherein he will be laid to rest this afternoon, hold the remains of many of his kith and kin, including his wife, a son and one daughter, who preceded him to the grave years ago. Surviving him are his daughter, Mrs. Charles Evans, of Kirkland valley, his sister Mrs. Maggie Colquette and brother, Thomas Simmons, all parents of rising young families who are among the community’s most industrious people. Decedent first saw the light of day in Arkansas 69 years ago…The death of Mr. Simmons was due to gangrene which set in as the result of his right foot being frozen four years ago and again a year ago…
TO PROTECT THE CITY’S HEALTH —Ordinance Passed Making Fumigation Of Rooms Occupied By Consumptives Compulsory -- Physicians Must Report All Tuberculosis Cases…
06 March 1908
ASH FORK WEDDING — Miss Lillie Jean Woodrome and Rolla H. Miller were united in marriage yesterday morning at 10:30 o’clock in Ash Fork. Rev. F. H. Tarr, of Kingman, officiated in the presence of a number of the friends of the happy couple…
Born, A Girl — Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Ward are being congratulated over the visit of the Roosevelt bird to their home on South Mount Vernon street, Wednesday afternoon. It is a girl.
10 March 1908
OLD TIME CHINESE MERCHANT IS DEPORTED —Had Resided Here For The Past Twenty-Seven Years — Outcome of His Case Nearly Precipitated A Tong War —After three years of legal fighting, in which many technicalities of the law were invoked, Yee Thoi Goung, Chinese, who has been engaged in business in this city for the past twenty-seven years, left here last night in custody of Deputy United States Marshal E. A. Barton, to be deported, with thirty-five other Celestials, now at Tucson, to the Flowery Kingdom…
11 March 1908
FOLLOWS HUSBAND TO GRAVE IN 16 DAYS — Suffering from Tuberculosis in an advanced stage, and grieving over the sudden demise of her husband, sixteen days ago, Mrs. Frank Suplee, a former resident of this city, gave up the unequal struggle, at an early hour yesterday morning, in Phoenix, and passed peacefully away, after an illness of less than three months.. Deceased was 30 years of age and a native of this Territory. ..
12 March 1908
POPULAR WALNUT GROVE COUPLE MARRIED —Miss Annette Carter Becomes Bride of Orvalle (sic) Glenn — Elaborate Wedding Dinner and Reception Follow Ceremony — The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carter, in Walnut Grove was the scene of a brilliant wedding, Tuesday, when their charming and accomplished daughter, Miss Annette Carter, was united in marriage to Orville Glenn…The bride was born and raised to womanhood in the home where she plighted her troth. She is twenty years old, her husband being four years her senior…The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Glenn, of Upper Verde…
13 March 1908
DIES IN WALKER AFTER LONG ILLNESS — After a lingering illness of two years, Mrs. A. H. Mitchell died yesterday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Am Milliken, in Walker. She was aged 33 years and a native of this county. Her remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment and brought to this city last evening to be prepared for interment. Funeral arrangements will be announced later…
17 March 1908
“BENDS” FATAL TO WORKER ON BRIDGE —Two Men Seized With Paralysis and One Dies — Two caisson workers, a white and a colored man, were brought to the Mercy hospital here, Sunday, from Parker, both paralyzed. The men were attacked with the ‘bends’ while working in a caisson for the Arizona & California railroad bridge over the Colorado river. Yesterday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, Pete Nichols, the colored man, succumbed to the fatal ailment, despite the efforts made to save him. The other sufferer, named Stewart is not expected to live…Deceased was aged 52 years and a native of Kentucky. His remains were taken in charge by the Maus & Shannon undertaking establishment to be prepared for interment. His remains are being held at the undertaking parlors awaiting instructions from the superintendent of the bridge building company at Parker, in whose employ he was when stricken.
19 March 1908
ONE DEAD, TWO WOUNDED IN FIGHT OVER WOMAN — Harrington Scene of Fatal Shooting Affray Yesterday Morning ---Two of the Participants Under Arrest—As a result of a fatal gun fight over a woman at Harrington, forty-five miles from here, in the southern part of the county, yesterday morning about 2 o’clock, Bruce Sarten, a miner, is dead, and William Wheeler and Dave Alexander, both wounded, are under arrest, pending the outcome of the coroner’s inquest…
20 March 1908
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21 March 1908
HAPPILY MARRIED — At the Head hotel, last evening at 10:30 o’clock, Miss Evelyn Coyle, daughter of Mrs. P. H. Coyle, formerly a resident of Phoenix, but now residing in this city, and Allie Swindle, who has charge of a meat market in Humboldt, owned by a Phoenix firm, were united in the bonds of matrimony, Justice G. H. Francis, of the Smelter City officiating, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties…
FIGHTERS FINED — Angelo Roberts and Charles Maler, who created a disturbance in the Miner’s Home saloon, on Montezuma street, Thursday evening at 6 o’clock, by fighting, paid fines of $5 each in the city recorder’s court yesterday evening at 5 o’clock.
VERDICT OF SUICIDE — A verdict of suicide was rendered by the coroner’s jury, yesterday morning at 9 o’clock, in the matter of the death of Phillip Richardson, who was found dead in his cabin, Thursday evening at 6 o’clock, with two bullet wounds in his head.
22 March 1908
QUIET WEDDING — Miss Ida Kinzle and Erie Bloom were the principals in a quiet marriage ceremony last evening at 7:30 o’clock, in the parlors of the Head hotel. Justice of the Peace McLane officiated in the presence of only a few intimate friends of the happy couple…
MORTUARY — Luz Robles, a well known resident of the local Spanish colony, aged 45 years died at his home on South Montezuma street, yesterday forenoon. His funeral will be held Monday morning from the Catholic church. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.
24 March 1908
MARKSBURY AND MARKSBURY MARRIED — Although bearing the same name, Miss Mary Marksbury, of Davis county, Missouri, and John I. Marksbury, of the Verde valley, until last Saturday night, at 8 o’clock, were in no wise related. Now they are happily married, the ceremony being performed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wager, on South Cortez street, by Probate Judge Hicks…Wiseman-Gaddis — Miss Beulah Wiseman and Frank Gaddis, both of this city, were quietly wedded at the home of Mrs. E. G Well, South Montezuma street, Sunday evening at 5 o’clock. Probate Judge Hicks pronounced the fateful words joining them as man and wife in the presence of only a few of their intimate friends…To Phoenix To Wed — Mrs. Ruth McClintock and Dr. Tewksbury, of Crown King, were outgoing passengers on last night’s train en route to Phoenix, where, according to the statement of an intimate friend, they will be joined in the bonds of matrimony today…
26 March 1908
ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL — William Maders, of Cherry Creek was admitted in the hospital yesterday suffering from tuberculosis. Louis Martin, Indian, from Jerome, was also admitted suffering from rheumatism and William S. Sargent, of Walnut Grove afflicted with general debility.
DECLARES MOTHER IS MENTALLY INCOMPETENT — Daughter Asks Probate Court To Appoint A Guardian — Alleging that her mother, Mrs. Sarah F. Stees, is mentally incompetent to manage and control her property or properly care for herself, Mrs. Louise Rhodes filed an affidavit in the probate court yesterday accompanied by a petition praying that her husband, W. R. Rhodes, be appointed guardian of the estate. The hearing of the petition was set for Monday, March 30…Mrs. Stees is one of the old and respected women pioneers of the county. She resided a number of years in this city and before moving to Iowa was a resident of Big Bug.
29 March 1908
Marriage license were granted to H. Wilson Levengood and Miss Grace Mary Keith, of Jerome, and Harvey Hance and Miss Maud Wine, of Camp Verde.
31 March 1908
NEW COUNTY MAP — County Assessor Campbell has finished a map of Yavapai county showing all wagon roads in the county and the boundaries of the forty-five road districts into which it is divided. The map was made at the request of the board of supervisors to be kept on file in the assessor’s and supervisors’ office.
QUIETLY MARRIED AT EPISCOPAL CHURCH — Humboldt Business Man Weds An Illinois Maiden — St. Luke’s Episcopal church was the scene of a very pretty wedding, Sunday night at 9:30 o’clock, when Miss Mamie Cassidy was united in matrimony with J. D. Bethune…The bride is from Rock Island, Illinois, where she was a favorite in society…He is the son of Judge J. D. Bethune, ex-associate justice of the supreme court of this Territory, and had been a resident of this county a number of years.
MORTUARY — David Allen succumbed to tuberculosis in the Mercy hospital, Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock, after an illness of several months…He was a native of Chicago and aged 28 years…His remains were taken in charge by the Maus & Shannon undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. The funeral will take place this morning at 9 o’clock from the Catholic church. Interment will be in the Citizens’ cemetery.